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Q: On the first night staying at our vacation rental in Hawaii, I found cameras pointing directly at the bed in the master bedroom. I immediately contacted Vrbo and cited their surveillance policy, which says cameras and audio recorders can't be used inside a property.
A Vrbo representative offered limited guidance and asked for more information and pictures. I left the following morning and found a hotel. Vrbo directed me to file a police report. I returned to the property and filed a report with the police in Hilo, Hawaii.
Vrbo agreed to cover our hotel stay for the next two nights. But, so far, I've received nothing from Vrbo. I'm looking for a refund of the hotel, plus the remaining balance of $1,095. I successfully disputed the second half of my Vrbo payment on my credit card. Can you help me get the rest? — Angela Hall, Raleigh, North Carolina
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A: Vacation rental owners have the right to protect their property with cameras and other surveillance equipment outside of their homes. Technically, your vacation rental owner was following the rules — the cameras were outside the home. But they were pointed directly through the bedroom window to the bed, and there were no curtains to close. This led to a disagreement between you and the vacation rental platform.
You kept the paper trail of correspondence between you and Vrbo, in which it agreed to reimburse you for the hotel and the rental. So, you should have seen a refund within a few weeks of your stay on the Big Island. Why didn't you?
According to the emails you received from Vrbo after I asked about your case, there was a small "discrepancy" between the amount you sought from the company and the amount it thought it should pay. But I think there may be a simpler and more plausible explanation.
You disputed the second charge for your rental on your credit card. In my experience, credit card disputes can stop any refund a company may have been planning to issue. Chargebacks vastly complicate the process and can lead to longer waits.
I contacted Vrbo on your behalf, and it refunded you for the rest of the rental and hotel, as promised.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy (elliottadvocacy.org), a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him at elliottadvocacy.org/help/. | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/travel-solutions-my-rental-had-cameras-in-the-bedroom/article_52fee388-19e3-11ee-8f8e-8bc1778189ee.html | 2023-07-05T20:31:25 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/travel-solutions-my-rental-had-cameras-in-the-bedroom/article_52fee388-19e3-11ee-8f8e-8bc1778189ee.html |
BLOOMINGTON — A Saybrook man faces charges related to forged vehicle registration.
Robert L. Smith, 53, is charged with one count of possession of a forged vehicle registration sticker, a Class 2 felony, and one count of unlawful use of a vehicle registration sticker, a Class A misdemeanor.
McLean County sheriff's deputies arrested Smith Monday afternoon at the intersection of Fifer and Harrison streets in Colfax.
His bond is set at $30,000 personal recognizance, meaning he would not have to post any cash to be released from the McLean County Detention Facility.
His next court date is July 21 at 10 a.m. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/saybrook-man-arrested-for-forged-registration-sticker/article_4337369c-1b5c-11ee-8c8a-e7830c08a307.html | 2023-07-05T20:34:07 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/saybrook-man-arrested-for-forged-registration-sticker/article_4337369c-1b5c-11ee-8c8a-e7830c08a307.html |
For the 36th year, the Boise Twilight Criterium is returning downtown.
Professional and amateur crit racers from around the world will take to the City of Trees’ streets on Saturday in this fast-paced, closed-circuit race that’s free to watch.
For the 36th year, the Boise Twilight Criterium is returning downtown.
Professional and amateur crit racers from around the world will take to the City of Trees’ streets on Saturday in this fast-paced, closed-circuit race that’s free to watch.
“It’s probably most closely related to a NASCAR race, where the riders are going to do a circuit over and over for a given period of time,” Boise Race Director Mike Cooley said of crit racing. “There’s a fair amount of team strategy that goes into it.”
The Boise criterium is part of the 10-race American Criterium Cup, or ACC, in which riders compete for a combined total series prize of $500,000, split evenly between men and women competitors.
Riders will travel on Jefferson between Ninth Street and Sixth Street, past the Capitol, down Sixth and around on Bannock for several laps. Separate races featuring different ages and levels will take to the course starting at noon with the kids’ ride and culminating with the pros at 6:30 p.m. and 8:05 p.m.
“The professionals, both the men and the women, they’re consistently doing around 30 miles an hour,” Cooley said.
The quick pace and tight turns are made more challenging by the fact that the course is typically tightly packed. For the women’s pro field, there will be around 50 riders on the course, Cooley said, and the men’s pro race will feature around 70.
The best place to watch, Cooley said, will be the “Fan Expo Area,” set up at Cecil D. Andrus Park; this area will open at 1 p.m. and will feature a beverage garden, vendors, food trucks and activities.
The circuit is fenced off all around with designated areas where pedestrians can cross.
Boise will be the fifth stop of the ACC. Participating teams have riders from all over the country and some from abroad. The pro race features teams of up to six riders.
The celebration of the race starts the day before in conjunction with annual Free Fry-Day at JUMP. The Twilight Criterium partnered with Simplot and Idaho Central Credit Union to host the Twilight Trifecta: Criterium Kickoff on Friday from 4-8 p.m.
The kickoff will feature free french fries, sliders and live music.
More information can be found at BoiseTwighlightCriterium.com.
Laura Guido is the Statehouse reporter and covers Idaho politics. You can follow her on Twitter @EyeOnBoiseGuido, email her at lguido@idahopress.com and sign up for the Eye on Boise newsletter online.
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Honda has issued a recall on vehicles including five models from 2020 to 2023 over issues with the brakes.
The recall, which Honda reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 29, includes certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly, according to NHTSA. A total of 124,077 cars are potentially affected.
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will inspect and replace the missing nuts and damaged brake booster assembly components, if necessary. Letters are set to be sent out to registered owners on Aug. 7, 2023.
Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for reimbursement in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 888-234-2138. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/honda-recalls-124000-vehicles-including-civic-passport-acura-mdx-due-to-brake-issues/3290196/ | 2023-07-05T20:38:54 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/honda-recalls-124000-vehicles-including-civic-passport-acura-mdx-due-to-brake-issues/3290196/ |
A 79-year-old man died while beekeeping after White Settlement firefighters were called to a fire on Wednesday.
According to police, they received two phone calls on Wednesday morning. One was to report a backyard fire, and the other was from the victim's son, who said his dad was on fire after he went to go harvest honey.
When the fire department arrived, they located a fire near the beehives and put out the fire. As they put out the fire, the man was found deceased on the ground where the fire had begun, police say.
A witness told investigators that the man went to harvest honey prior to the fire and that he likely used a bee smoker while collecting honey. Police say it's possible that when the bee-smoking device fell to the ground, a fire started around it.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has not identified the individual or cause of death at this time.
It's not immediately clear if the man suffered a medical emergency or if the bees swarmed him, police say.
Firefighters and officers who responded to the emergency were stung by the bees but did not require additional treatment.
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The White Settlement Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the incident.
Beekeepers are looking for the queen bee to relocate the bees outside of the city, police say.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-man-found-dead-after-tending-to-beehives/3290106/ | 2023-07-05T20:39:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-man-found-dead-after-tending-to-beehives/3290106/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A body was found in the American River Wednesday, leading police to investigate, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
The body was found in the river at 160 Two Rivers Bike Trail in Sacramento, just north of Richards Boulevard and 7th Street. Fire crews recovered the body after finding it.
Sacramento Police Department officials are now investigating, according to the fire department.
No additional information is available at this time. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/body-found-american-river/103-b37c71f2-ee39-44d4-b211-1e590671566d | 2023-07-05T20:40:14 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/body-found-american-river/103-b37c71f2-ee39-44d4-b211-1e590671566d |
STOCKTON, Calif. — After less than a year of negotiations with the Bank of Stockton, the 109-year-old Stockton Golf & Country Club is slated to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August.
In a bankruptcy court hearing on June 21, the Golf and Country Club presented a plan to reorganize its debt over the next 19 years. According to the Golf and Country Club, the plan will cut its debt by roughly half, saving the popular golf course and event venue more than $9 million.
In a statement, country club officials said their goal was for bankruptcy proceedings to have little to no impact on day-to-day operations or special events.
"While going through Chapter 11, our main goal was to continue to provide the levels of service and quality of amenities needed to provide a private club experience for our members, and that was accomplished," the statement said. "Our golf course got in better shape, our food and beverage service and quality did not suffer, and we carried on with cleaning, fixing, and addressing our facilities. We also increased our non-member banquet food and beverage revenues with even more events booked through 2024."
The reorganization plan, which will go into effect on Aug. 15, will include $1 million in capital reinvestment through membership funding over the next five years.
The Golf and Country Club is also looking to add "dining memberships." The memberships would cost under $100 per month and allow people to enjoy food and beverage events at the club throughout the year with lower pricing than retail restaurants.
"This deal, with the Bank of Stockton, will give the club the ability to continue to elevate all aspects of our club which we are confident will entice the next generation to join Stockton Golf and Country Club," the statement said. "Over the past two years, $1 million has been reinvested into the club and have a new management team that has elevated our amenities and service levels."
The Stockton Golf & Country Club, located along the San Joaquin River, was founded in 1914 and is the city's oldest Country Club.
Watch more from ABC10: Sheriff Boating Units prepares for busy holiday weekend on water | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/golf-country-club-exits-bankruptcy/103-7f918ec9-bc32-49e4-b870-5ce1079c0721 | 2023-07-05T20:40:20 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/golf-country-club-exits-bankruptcy/103-7f918ec9-bc32-49e4-b870-5ce1079c0721 |
Canal Fulton gets Ohio-Erie Canal Coalition grant for kayaks, canoes
Canal Fulton City Council
Monday meeting
KEY ACTION: The city has received a grant from the Ohio-Erie Canal Coalition to buy kayaks and canoes.
DISCUSSION: The grant was sought when it was uncertain if the many leaks in the St. Helena III canal boat could be repaired. The city plans to rent the kayaks and canoes for use on the canal beginning in 2024. They will be available for rent when the St. Helena is not operating. The amount of the matching grant was not readily available, but the city will include its share in the 2024 budget.
Guist Decorators sandblasted the St. Helena III in March for $14,700 and found many holes in its concrete hull. Guist repaired the boat for $33,300 and the boat was found to be seaworthy in May. Part of the cost was covered by a $13,000 grant from Visit Canton.
OTHER ACTION:
- Held some discussion on the Ryan Trewin Memorial sign but members they needed more time to review 12 years of council minutes on the matter before making any decision. Trewin was 10 years old when he died in 2011 and the community wanted to honor him with a sign that would also memorialize other deceased Canal Fulton residents.
- Heard that new benches are being installed downtown and trash cans will be installed after the Olde Canal Days Festival. The festival committee wants to use its own trash receptacles for the event. The city recently bought both the trash cans and benches from Global Industrial for $30,226.
- Heard that the city will share the cost of Lawrence Township’s full-time Assistant Fire Chief David Cole, who will serve as fire inspector and paramedic. Cole has served as assistant chief since November 2021 and will become full time on July 17. Fire Chief Shawn Yerian said this is the first step toward a full-time department. The city and township fire departments operate together under a joint agreement.
UP NEXT: Meets at 6 p.m. July 18 at the Safety Center. The meeting will begin with a work session. Work sessions and meetings are recorded and may be viewed on the city’s Facebook page.
Joan Porter | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/canal-fulton-gets-ohio-erie-canal-coalitiongrant-from-the-ohio-erie-canal-coalition-to-buy-kayaks-an/70382813007/ | 2023-07-05T20:41:31 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/canal-fulton-gets-ohio-erie-canal-coalitiongrant-from-the-ohio-erie-canal-coalition-to-buy-kayaks-an/70382813007/ |
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Community Legal Aid offers free clinics, presentations and information
The Repository
Community Legal Aid is offering programs to anyone who may need legal help or who has an interest in these topics.
Programs are taught by attorneys and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. All Community Legal Aid events can be found at www.communitylegalaid.org/events. Check back periodically, as more workshops may be added.
Online legal clinics
- Eviction prevention clinic: 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Visit www.communitylegalaid.org/eviction for details.
- Foreclosure prevention class: 5 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Visit www.communitylegalaid.org/foreclosure for details.
- Parent’s rights to visitation: 11 a.m. July 11 and 25. Visit www.communitylegalaid.org/parenthood for details.
Legal office hours
Stop by and talk with an attorney about civil legal issues.
- Family Matters Resource Center, 425 E. Market St., Alliance, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays
- Canton for All People, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 120 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays
- Akron Canton Foodbank, Stark Campus Resource Room, 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton, noon to 3 p.m. July 19
- Citizen’s Circle, Ken Weber Goodwill Campus, 408 Ninth St. SW, Canton, 1 to 4 p.m. July 27 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/community-legal-aid-offers-free-clinics-presentations-and-information/70380561007/ | 2023-07-05T20:41:31 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/community-legal-aid-offers-free-clinics-presentations-and-information/70380561007/ |
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Dellroy motorcyclist killed in crash with deer in Carroll County
The Repository
HARRISON TWP. – A Dellroy man was killed in a crash Tuesday night when his motorcycle struck a deer along state Route 171 in Carroll County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
Jeffery L. Ayers, 60, was riding a 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 eastbound when he collided with a deer that was crossing the road. Ayers was not wearing a helmet, the patrol said.
The crash remains under investigation. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Mohawk Valley Joint District Fire Department, EMT Ambulance, Carroll County Coroner's Office and Deluxe Towing assisted at the scene. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/motorcyclist-jeffery-ayers-killed-in-crash-with-deer-in-carroll-county/70382915007/ | 2023-07-05T20:41:32 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/motorcyclist-jeffery-ayers-killed-in-crash-with-deer-in-carroll-county/70382915007/ |
Alliance's Planning Commission OKs site plans for Raising Cane's
- The City of Alliance's Planning Commission approved on June 21 site plans for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 2461 W. State St.
- A representative for the developer told commission members they hope to open by early 2024.
ALLIANCE − The city's Planning Commission recently approved site plans for a Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers location.
The plans − as well as a conditional use permit − were approved June 21 for a Raising Cane's at 2461 W. State St.
Jamie Wells of Olio Development Group, representing Raising Cane's, told commission members that they hope to open the new location by early 2024. In the meantime, an existing building that contains medical offices will be torn down to make way for a new building.
He also said the company is proposing a restaurant with a double drive thru along with one bypass lane with a patio.
"Raising Cane's will be a welcome addition to the current food offerings in Alliance," said Joe Mazzola, the city's director of planning and development. "They have quite a following among their customers, which reflects a quality operation.
"The building and site improvements are first rate and will add to the curb appeal of State Street and the City of Alliance."
Founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the fast food chain, which specializes in chicken fingers, has about 600 locations. The only other Stark County location is in a plaza on Dressler Road NW, across the street from Target, in Jackson Township.
Gerard Mastroianni, president of Alliance Ventures, which owns the property, confirmed on June 1 that his firm was in discussions with the chain.
Harry Paidas, a commission member, said he believes the fast foot chain will "do very well" in Alliance because it'll be in a good location and, "being a college town," with the University of Mount Union, there should be plenty of customers to attract.
Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @bduerREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2023/07/05/raising-canes-chicken-alliance-site-plans-early-2024-opening/70383497007/ | 2023-07-05T20:41:45 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2023/07/05/raising-canes-chicken-alliance-site-plans-early-2024-opening/70383497007/ |
Sykes, other Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to help with law enforcement hiring, retention
- Several Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that would amend a federal grant program to help with officer recruitment and retention.
- This comes amid a national shortage of police officers.
Several federal lawmakers from Ohio want to amend a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with hiring officers amid a national staffing shortage.
U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Akron, partnered with Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Cincinnati, Mike Carey, R-Columbus, and Max Miller, R-Rocky River, to introduce a bipartisan bill that would modify the U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Hiring Program to allow law enforcement agencies to use grants for recruitment and retention bonuses, as well as make grant applications valid for five years instead of one.
The new bill is called the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act. It has been endorsed by the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association.
"What we've heard constantly is that law enforcement agencies right now are having a hard time with keeping officers, recruiting officers for a myriad of reasons," said Strong Sykes, who represents Ohio's 13th Congressional District. "We're just trying to create a financial incentive for the burden to be eased on local law enforcement but also to encourage more people to be in these roles."
Police departments across the country have dealt with staffing problems in recent years, including those in Stark County. A number have said it takes a long time to fill open positions, and several have started recruiting directly from police academies to combat the issue.
Strong Sykes said she met with elected officials across Ohio's 13th District — which covers all of Summit, northwestern Stark and part of Portage — early in her term and heard about the challenges that law enforcement agencies have had with hiring. As officers across the country leave the field, it puts a greater strain on departments, she said.
"The existing and remaining officers are overworked, they're overburdened, they're tired, and they may not be performing at the top of their duties, which allows for there to be more negative interactions, which we're constantly trying to reduce so that people continue to have faith in law enforcement," Strong Sykes said.
She said law enforcement will continue to be part of the community and that the way to ensure departments have the best and brightest officers is to provide them the resources to take care of themselves and their families. She also said the bill would help with the goals of keeping communities safe and increasing trust between communities and law enforcement.
Stark County Sheriff George Maier said he hadn't read the bill, but any assistance that can be provided in this area will be helpful for law enforcement.
"Any help we can get in this arena for recruitment certainly is helpful to not only the Stark County Sheriff's Office, but to local enforcement general in Ohio," Maier said. "It used to be agencies would recruit once or twice a year. We are constantly recruiting now."
John Pollack, a Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association board member and sheriff in Branch County, Michigan, said it would be difficult for small agencies like his own to make use of the program because they do not have the resources to follow up with certain reporting requirements if they received a grant. But he said the bill could have a major impact on other agencies and help with their hiring efforts. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/05/emilia-sykes-max-miller-greg-landsman-mike-carey-introduce-bill-to-help-law-enforcement-hiring/70341745007/ | 2023-07-05T20:41:51 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/05/emilia-sykes-max-miller-greg-landsman-mike-carey-introduce-bill-to-help-law-enforcement-hiring/70341745007/ |
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Two people from Monroe County are under arrest, accused of endangering the welfare of children and animal cruelty.
Amanda Aulito, 33, and Kevin Connolly, 39, both of Hamilton Township, were arrested on Monday when police went to their home for something unrelated.
Officers were overcome with a foul stench and later learned that the home had no food for the two children in their care or their dogs.
Officers said the home was in deplorable condition.
Both are locked up in Monroe County.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/two-charged-with-endangering-children-animal-cruelty-hamilton-township/523-f510b288-0738-4211-829e-bb372c304b19 | 2023-07-05T20:42:03 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/two-charged-with-endangering-children-animal-cruelty-hamilton-township/523-f510b288-0738-4211-829e-bb372c304b19 |
DANVILLE, Pa. — These 15 girls are about to represent central Pennsylvania on the national stage. They are the Central Susquehanna Soccer Club Phoenix team, and they are heading to the National President's Cup Championship in Wichita, Kansas.
"We equate it to essentially being the Little League World Series," Coach Brett Michaels said.
The competitive soccer team is based in the Danville area and is made up of girls 13 and under. This is the first time the team has advanced beyond the state tournament.
"They've progressed to this point, and it's really neat for this area because this is not something that happens very frequently," Michaels said.
Eight teams are competing, and these girls tell us they are ready for the challenge.
"I'm really excited to be able to do this with everybody and be with my team. It's really fun," Lily Crumb said.
"It's very exciting. We haven't made it ever this far, and it's a big accomplishment," Gabby Kashi said.
"It's very exciting because I've never done it before, and it's a big accomplishment for me and our team," Makayla Hanley said.
The team bus left Danville Wednesday afternoon, and it's not just the players who are excited.
"This is amazing. We never in our wildest dreams thought we would be making it to nationals. With all the hard work they've been putting in and all the time they've been putting into this, it's well worth it," Damian Schroyer said.
"I've been coaching for 27 years now, and this is pretty much one of the most exciting things I've ever seen," Michaels said.
The team plays its first game this Friday. The girls are still raising money to help pay for the trip.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/montour-county/soccer-team-heads-to-national-tournament-central-susquehanna-soccer-club-phoenix/523-d138a8ca-6cbe-44dc-8468-2bb2734287cd | 2023-07-05T20:42:04 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/montour-county/soccer-team-heads-to-national-tournament-central-susquehanna-soccer-club-phoenix/523-d138a8ca-6cbe-44dc-8468-2bb2734287cd |
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Police were called to a home on East Norwegian Street for a reported shooting in Pottsville.
When officers arrived, they found a man dead inside.
Patrick McGuinness, who lives at that house, was not allowed to own a gun and is now facing firearms charges related to the shooting.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-death-investigation-underway-patrick-mcguinness-wnep/523-8d26a64c-ec4f-4d92-b49a-8d2965d66435 | 2023-07-05T20:42:06 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-death-investigation-underway-patrick-mcguinness-wnep/523-8d26a64c-ec4f-4d92-b49a-8d2965d66435 |
UNION COUNTY, Pa. — Blueberry bushes grow as far as the eye can see at Bridge Avenue Berries in Gregg Township near Allenwood. There are plenty of berries on the bushes, but owner Harry Jones was nervous that this would not be the case after the late season freeze in May.
"In the six seasons we've been here, we've never had something like that happen. After I did some searching on the internet, finding out there's not a lot of information about that because it happened so infrequently."
Jones thought he had lost half of his crop, but luckily, that was not the case.
"We've been watching them, and at this point, everything we've got in the patch right now looks great and tastes good."
Jones tells Newswatch 16 his farm has gotten a lot of rain over the last week and a half. That, combined with this week's hot sunny weather, is good for blueberries.
Bridge Avenue Berries is open for pick-your-own.
"This weekend through about the 15th, 18th of the month, you will trip over blueberries out here, there will be so many."
But could the late-season freeze cut the blueberry season short? Jones says only time will tell.
"What we don't know is will we have issues with the berries that were really young at that point. And at the end of the season, will the crop be shortened? We don't know," Jones said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Because of that extreme heat, officials are urging people to stay inside as much as possible. But what about the workers who can’t?
Adam Iaquinto with American Dream Landscaping tries to start his days early with his goal being to get as much work done as early as possible.
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The same goes for Juan Carlos Gonzalez with Pool Care Specialists. Despite being around pools all day its no easy task beating the heat.
“Just stay hydrated, you know, drink water,” he said.
Read: 9 tips to prevent dehydration in extreme heat
It sounds obvious but drinking water is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heat exhaustion. The CDC says you shouldn’t wait until you are thirsty to start drinking and soda isn’t a good option. You should avoid drinks with a lot of sugar.
You can see more tips to avoid dehydration here.
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Would you donate $5 to cuddle puppies for 5 minutes?
If so, Central Florida’s Welcome Center is hosting the event for you.
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The center is hosting its first Puppy Cuddle and adoption event on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All donations and proceeds will go to SPCA Florida.
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The cuddleable puppies will also be adoptable, with adoptions happening on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Central Florida’s Welcome Center is located at 101 Adventure Court, in Davenport along U.S. Highway 27, a half-mile south of I-4 at Exit 55.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Chief Financial Officer announced on Wednesday that more than $31 million in unclaimed property have been returned to Florida residents in June.
Unclaimed property is a financial asset that is unknown or lost or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner. The most common types of unclaimed property are dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, and refunds, according to a news release.
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“I’m happy to announce the return of more than $31 million back into the pockets of Florida families and businesses. As your CFO, I’ve been proud to highlight the great work my team has done to return every cent of unclaimed property back to its rightful owner,” said CFO Jimmy Patronis. “Currently, Florida has unclaimed property accounts with a total value of nearly $2.7 billion. I am encouraging every Floridian to search now for unclaimed property for yourself, your friends, your loved ones, and even your business at FLTreasureHunt.gov. It’s your money, claim it today!”
Read: 9 tips to prevent dehydration in extreme heat
Check out the list of June 2023 Unclaimed Property Returns by Region:
Pensacola - $783,607
Panama City - $239,174
Tallahassee - $1.1 million
Jacksonville - $1.5 Million
Gainesville - $1.2 Million
Orlando - $4.7 Million
Tampa/St. Pete - $7 Million
Fort Myers/Naples - $1.4 Million
West Palm Beach - $5 Million
Miami - $8.5 Million
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Since Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.
To search for unclaimed property or to claim an account, go online to FLTreasureHunt.gov.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A building is being evacuated amid a two-alarm apartment fire where a roof partially collapsed, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
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The scene is happening on Colonial Grand Boulevard, Fire Rescue tweeted. Smoke and fire can be seen from the roof.
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Three units are involved in the fire. The building is being evacuated.
No further information was immediately available.
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This is a developing story. Check back later and watch Channel 9 for updates.
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#APTF2- 10024 Colonial Grand Blvd: 2 alarm apt fire, smoke and fire from the roof. 3 units involved, partial roof collapse. Building evacuated. Updates to follow.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) July 5, 2023
See a map of the scene below.
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PITTSBURGH — Anthrocon 2023 has wrapped up. The event drew more than 13,000 people to Pittsburgh.
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The event announced on its Facebook page Wednesday that it raised $52,000 for charity this year.
The money will go to Rabbit Wranglers, which is a local rabbit rescue.
Anthrocon is one of the largest furry conventions in the world.
According to the announcement, more than 3,000 people attended the Fursuit Parade, which is the biggest event of the weekend.
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NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — A man is behind bars after police say he left a gun in the bushes of a local Taco Bell, and posted a live video to Facebook claiming he was going to carjack, shoot, and kill people.
Channel 11′s Andrew Havranek is digging through the criminal complaint to find out what led to that man’s arrest, and will have more information on Channel 11 News starting at 4 p.m.
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SC Tax Free Weekend is coming soon. Here's what to know and eligible items for purchase.
South Carolina's annual Tax Free Weekend will kick off on August 4 at 12:00 a.m. through the 6th at 11:59 p.m.
For 72 hours, tax-free items such as computers, clothing, school supplies, other school-year essentials and certain bed and bath items can be purchased during the event. These items can be new or used and are eligible regardless of price, stated the news release.
Eligible items can be purchased either in store or online without paying the state's 6% sales tax and any applicable taxes during the Tax Free Weekend, also known as the Sales Tax Holiday.
Last year, state shoppers purchased over $26.2 million in tax-free merchandise during the Tax Free Weekend, said the news release.
"With the increased cost of inflation, this year's Sales Tax Holiday is a welcome relief for families. Everyone saves money during Tax Free Weekend, particularly on back-to-school essentials," SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) Director Hartley Powell said.
Digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches and furniture are items that are not exempt during the Tax Free Weekend.
Visit dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend for a detailed list of tax-free items.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A portion of Washington Road (Route 19) in Peters Township is closed.
According to the Peters Township Fire Department, the road is closed between Valley Brook Road and Moccasin Drive in both directions.
Officials said crews are working to remove power lines that came down across the roadway.
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The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute is partnering with a Michigan-based carbon capture company and energy industry groups to develop a significant expansion of Wyoming’s carbon capture and storage infrastructure.
The Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute and Carbon Solutions, a low-carbon energy research and development group, announced last month that they will co-lead the first step of the Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub project after receiving a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. With the Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub, Carbon Solutions, UW’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute and their partners aim to develop a statewide carbon capture and storage pipeline network that better connects carbon dioxide emitters with CO2 storage facilities, and which could eventually transport millions of metric tons of CO2 across Wyoming.
“The big picture is a 10-year-plus vision for what it would look to capture all the CO2 in Wyoming,” said Richard Middleton, the CEO and co-founder of Carbon Solutions.
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Middleton and the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute’s Senior Reservoir Engineer Eric Robertson will lead the initial 18-month study of the commercial CO2 pipeline system. Alongside the Department of Energy, their work is backed by Casper-based Glenrock Energy, natural gas giant Williams and a handful of other energy and carbon capture and storage companies and groups, including the Wyoming Energy Authority.
Wyoming’s current CO2 pipeline stretches in a diagonal line from ExxonMobil’s Shute Creek facility in the southwest corner of the state to the southeast corner of Montana. At various points offshoots link to ConocoPhillips’ Lost Cabin gas processing plant in Fremont County and enhanced oil recovery sites along the way. Oil and gas companies currently use the pipeline to boost production; they inject the CO2 into the Earth to push out more oil.
While the pipeline stretches across Wyoming, it doesn’t connect with many of the CO2 emitters and potential carbon storage sites in the state. The Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub pipeline would change that, putting the state and companies in a better position to meet their carbon capture and storage goals.
“The whole purpose of this project is to get the infrastructure needed in the state to actually meet the state’s goals of carbon sequestration,” Robertson said. “In order to do that, you have to match up [carbon] sources with [carbon] sinks.”
Beginning this fall, Carbon Solutions and the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute will create the preliminary designs for a commercial statewide CO2 pipeline. They will study the best route to convey captured CO2 from industrial facilities to emerging carbon storage sites around the state. Their engineering and feasibility study will also begin to iron out some of the technical logistics, such as how much steel the project will need, and include a cost estimate.
“The [Department of Energy] has asked that we develop a workforce readiness plan, a regulatory plan, a community benefits plan, an environmental safety and health analysis,” Robertson said. “There’s going to be a lot that goes into this.”
The end product will be a clear picture of the investment required by both the companies and the state to create a comprehensive, commercially viable statewide CO2 pipeline network.
The initial planning stage will take a year and a half to complete in part because of the scale of the project. The Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub aims to address one of the largest gaps in Wyoming’s emerging carbon capture and storage industry. The initial pipeline will likely be designed to transport 25 million metric tons of CO2 per year, but it could ultimately carry tens of millions tons more, Middleton said. For comparison, current carbon capture and storage facilities worldwide process roughly 45 million metric tons of CO2 annually, according to the International Energy Agency.
“If you want to get to net zero, pretty much every major point source of CO2 needs to be capturing CO2,” Middleton said.
“We just want to make sure we get the bigger picture right and plan this the best possible way,” he added.
The Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub was one of three CO2 pipeline projects the Department of Energy announced it would fund this year alongside projects in Texas and the Gulf Coast. It marks a significant step for a state that has increasingly eyed carbon capture amid declines in its coal industry and Gov. Mark Gordon’s push to make Wyoming carbon negative.
In May, gas separation developer Membrane Technology and Research and Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries broke ground on their carbon capture test sites at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center near Gillette after years of planning and development. Just weeks later UW’s School of Energy Resources announced that it would receive $40.5 million from the Department of Energy to develop the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub, a commercial carbon storage site in southwestern Wyoming. Last week Gordon and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced an agreement in which the two states will work together to advance direct air capture technology, a type of carbon capture that pulls CO2 from the air.
While the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute’s legislative mandate, which requires it to work with Wyoming oil producers to increase production, seemingly sits in conflict Carbon Solutions’ goal of creating the first dedicated carbon capture and storage pipeline in the state, Robertson called the project “agnostic.” The priority is simply expanding Wyoming’s CO2 infrastructure, he said.
Though a start to pipeline construction is still likely years away, Middleton argued the initial engineering study was an important step toward expanding Wyoming’s carbon capture infrastructure and meeting both the state’s and the country’s climate goals.
“Even if you can try to reduce CO2 emissions from power through renewable energy, you still have hard to decarbonize industries – cement, steel, chemical manufacturing,” he said. “From my perspective, [carbon capture and storage] has to be part of the solution.” | https://trib.com/news/local/business/energy/uw-carbon-solutions-statewide-carbon-dioxide-pipeline-study/article_37192e66-0945-11ee-bac2-238f9da9eb8a.html | 2023-07-05T20:45:02 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/business/energy/uw-carbon-solutions-statewide-carbon-dioxide-pipeline-study/article_37192e66-0945-11ee-bac2-238f9da9eb8a.html |
WINFIELD — Police said a 44-year-old Crown Point woman was tailgating another vehicle along East 117th Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when she went to pass and collided head-on with with an oncoming vehicle, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old woman.
Grace Norris, 19, of DeMotte, died of blunt force injuries from the crash, according to the Lake County coroner's office.
Two 13-year-olds in Norris's vehicle, including her younger sister, were injured badly enough to be taken to Chicago for treatment, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.
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The name of the Crown Point woman has not been released.
The crash occurred shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 7000 block of East 117th Avenue, police said.
"Witnesses tell police a Subaru SUV traveling east was tailgating a Jeep when it crossed the center line in an attempt to pass the Jeep," the sheriff's department reported. "As the Subaru crossed into oncoming traffic, it collided head-on with a westbound Kia sedan."
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Norris was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. One of the two 13-year-olds, who are from Lowell, was flown to Chicago for care while the other was taken later by ambulance.
Lifeguards and city firefighters reportedly began CPR on the man before he was transferred to Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital.
"Factors which may have caused the crash are still under investigation," the sheriff's department said.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of life in this incident," Martinez said. "It emphasizes the importance of using extra caution when operating vehicles on any roadway; but especially on rural roads."
Motorists were advised to avoid the section of roadway in question Tuesday to allow for a crash reconstruction team to carry out an investigation, police said. The roadway was reopened Tuesday night.
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Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
April Swopes
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305839
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Tillery
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305838
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - ON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daminicka Rodgers
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305828
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nathan Gutierrez
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305827
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Neal Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305847
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marsean Roberts
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305840
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kimberly Gordon
Age : 25
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305844
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Guerra
Age : 28
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305842
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremiah Fair
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305841
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Brent
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305848
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville, IN
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allan Blackmon
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305831
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelica Bohacik
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305852
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amberly Sowder
Age : 23
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305896
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Daniel Waldrop
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305866
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: CHILD MOLEST "STATUTORY RAPE"
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Wineteer
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305859
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randy Simon
Age : 67
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305887
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Reid
Age : 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305863
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vikas Saksena
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305895
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pierre Pirtle
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305879
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Radick
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305875
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Price
Age : 24
Residence: Kankakee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305865
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RAPE - INTERCOURSE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Mysliwiec
Age : 30
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305882
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Lopez
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305890
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Leanos
Age : 18
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305864
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camille Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305867
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronnie Klemoff
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305881
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rigoberto Garcia
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305876
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Guerrero
Age : 54
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305884
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Howard III
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305861
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Hudson
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305886
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jarrell Cowens
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305880
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Delnicki
Age : 65
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305858
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Beverly Ware
Age : 39
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305921
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Patrice Williams
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305906
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Veal
Age : 63
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305911
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauen Pearce
Age : 38
Residence: Thornton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305915
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 39
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305903
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eudora North
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305927
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Langham
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305925
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Andrell Murphy
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305908
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Florence Flewellen
Age : 41
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305922
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Amir Jones
Age : 60
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305916
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Jordan
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305917
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Bernal
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305933
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gentry Brown
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305923
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Burns
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305907
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamar Davis
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305901
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Anderson
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305919
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jodie Whiting
Age : 36
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305936
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dashawn Wims
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305946
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Vena Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305966
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donna Valentine
Age : 46
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305943
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nolan Sizemore
Age : 21
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305959
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Sweitzer
Age : 45
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305951
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michayla Ferguson
Age : 22
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305935
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Manning
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305937
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacqueline Rivera
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305938
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Robison
Age : 58
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305965
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Eyer
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305947
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacob Campbell
Age : 23
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305939
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Cole Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305941
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Chad Cooper
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305945
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cole Ward
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305990
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA; COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Worthman Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305976
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Parker III
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305983
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Pasquinelli
Age : 27
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305970
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shamonique Rash
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305981
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Robinson Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306014
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Kras
Age : 50
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305995
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Patricia Jones
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306006
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kidd
Age : 58
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305979
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Hunter
Age : 52
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305993
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer, IN
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Hilty
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305999
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
James Higgason Jr.
Age : 73
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305982
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Heard
Age : 56
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306005
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demarco Flagg
Age : 25
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306004
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305998
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Gunnum
Age : 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306013
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Davis
Age : 41
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305978
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Durden IV
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305997
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Carta
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306009
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cassondra Castillo
Age : 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305988
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Corie Blanchard
Age : 36
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305973
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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MERRILLVILLE — The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana was awarded grant funding to continue its "Food as Medicine" food insecurity initiative.
The food bank received $450,000 from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Foundation. According to a Food Bank of NWI news release, the money will go towards the Food as Medicine program, an initiative that connects food insecure residents with local pantries and meal programs.
The food bank identifies food insecure residents by partnering with local healthcare providers. Patients are screened for food insecurity during appointments and then are connected to the necessary resources.
The grant will help fund the Food as Medicine program for the next three years. The Food Bank of NWI was one of 21 food banks awarded funding through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation.
The Food as Medicine program will serve an estimated 4,000 food insecure people in Lake and Porter Counties, according to the news release.
“Access to food is essential to good health,” Beth Keyser, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, said in the news release. “We are committed to improving the health of people across Indiana, and we do that by establishing meaningful partnerships and collaborating with organizations like the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana that work to address the social factors that often prevent individuals from living a healthy life.”
The Food as Medicine program will also be used to collect data on the different factors that contribute to food insecurity in the Region. The data will be used to help the food bank identify effective strategies to combat food insecurity.
In Indiana, 1 in 9 people face hunger, compared with 1 in 12 in Illinois. The issue is even worse in Lake County, where the food-insecurity rate was 13.1% in 2020. Indiana's state average was 10.8% that year and Porter County's was 10.7%.
According to data from Feeding American, in 2020 Lake County's rate of food insecure children was higher than any other county in the state.
The Food Bank of NWI feeds residents in Lake and Porter counties through a number of different programs, including the Mobile Market, the youth hunger Backpack initiative and the Senior Pantry Pack. For more information visit foodbanknwi.org/programs, or call 219-980-1777.
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The payday lending industry drains more than $29 million in finance charges from Hoosier borrowers every year on loans averaging $386, according to a new report.
The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute found payday lenders charged as much as 391% in annual interest rates on the high-cost, small-dollar loans, typically made to low-income, financially struggling households. The maximum allowable payday loan recently increased from $605 to $715.
Andy Nielsen, senior policy analyst at the institute, called payday loans "inherently flawed" and "debt traps for vulnerable borrowers."
The institute is urging state legislative action to protect consumers, specifically a 36% APR cap on payday loans. It estimates Hoosier borrowers would have saved more than $26 million in finance charges in 2021 if such a policy were in place that year.
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The report says Indiana saw a major drop in payday loan volume during 2020, likely as a result of stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits and other federal assistance that was provided in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Loan volumes have been trending back up since then, according to the report.
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman faces charges after being accused of hitting a police officer.
Misti R. Marlett, 35, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, and one count of obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Prosecutors allege that on Tuesday, after Bloomington police were called to assist Marlett and had transported her to a local hospital, she became uncooperative and struck an officer in the head.
Marlett's bond was set at $5,000 personal recognizance, meaning she does not have to post any cash to be released from the McLean County Detention Facility.
As a condition of her bond, Marlett was ordered to comply with recommended mental health treatment.
Her next court date in this matter is July 21 at 10 a.m.
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Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
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William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
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Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
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Holly M. Isaacson
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Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
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Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
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Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
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Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
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Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
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Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
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Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
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Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
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Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
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Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
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Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
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Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
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Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
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Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
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Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
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Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
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Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
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Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
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Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
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Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
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Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
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Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
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Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
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William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
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Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
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Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
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Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
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James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
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Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
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Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
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Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
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Melina Aguilar
Melina Aguilar, 32, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
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Carlos D. Cregan
Carlos D. Cregan, 35, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
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Andrea M. Sheets
Andrea M. Sheets appeared was charged Friday with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), aggravated fleeing a police officer (Class 4 felony) and obstructing a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Wayne M. Damron
Wayne M. Damron, 52, is charged with one count of violation of the Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act (Class 2 felony).
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Terrance L. Ford
Terrance L. Ford, 25, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony) and two counts of retail theft (Class 3 felony).
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Stanley M. Miller
Stanley M. Miller, 61, was charged Friday with aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol (Class X felony) and driving while driver's license revoked (Class 4 felony).
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Darryl R. Vinson
Darryl R. Vinson, 60, is charged with violation of the sex offender registration act (Class 2 felony).
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Marlett, 35, was charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, and one count of obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
Her next court date is July 21 at 10 a.m.
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Smith, 53, was charged with one count of possession of a forged vehicle registration sticker, a Class 2 felony, and unlawful use of a vehicle registration sticker, a Class A misdemeanor.
His next court date is July 21 at 10 a.m.
Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A township man was arrested hours after he allegedly assaulted a woman and burned her.
John Simpson, 34, was arrested at 9:13 a.m. Tuesday, police said Wednesday in a news release.
He'd been sought for about four hours after he attacked the woman, set a pair of her pants on fire and then tossed them on top of her, police said.
She called police at 4:41 a.m. reporting to be in distress.
The woman was found by police wandering a remote area off the high-tension power lines between Tilton Road and the Atlantic City Expressway, police said.
Simpson, before leaving the area where the assault happened, also smashed a window in the woman's car, police said.
The woman, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Simpson was charged with aggravated assault, arson and criminal mischief and was taken to the Atlantic County jail.
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WILDWOOD — A man's body was recovered from the water in the city's back bay after a "vessel incident" on Tuesday.
State Police were brought to Post Creek in the city, State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said Wednesday.
The man's body was recovered Wednesday morning after the incident happened Tuesday, according to a report from the Cape May County Herald.
City officials and State Police were preparing to release more information once next of kin was notified.
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The Holy Spirit High School boys crew team had fewer than 20 members, but the Spartans continued to show quality over quantity this spring.
Holy Spirit races smaller sculling boats, in which each rower has two oars and the crew has no coxswain. In high school crew, sculling divisions include single, double and quad, with one, two and four rowers, respectively.
Though fours and eights (called "sweep," with one oar per rower and a coxswain) typically are the more renowned divisions of the sport, the Spartan scullers once again earned wins and top-three finishes.
For the second year in a row, Holy Spirit is The Press Boys Crew Team of the Year.
“It’s wonderful to be the Team of the Year,” coach Mike Giegerich said. “Everybody on our team had a least one win this season. At the beginning of the year, they had a pact to work hard and work together. Every day they did above what they were supposed to do. With a small team everybody counts, and everybody has to push each other harder. That’s what they did, and they were successful.”
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Spirit’s Mike Rodriguez and Nick Sarno in the lightweight double were the area’s top crew, making every final in the five championship regattas. Rodriguez and Sarno won at the Garden State Scholastic Rowing Championships (commonly called states) and at the Atlantic County High School Rowing Championships. They were the only area boys crew to make the finals at the Stotesbury Cup and the Scholastic Rowing Association of America Regatta (commonly called nationals).
Mike Ricciardi was the Spartans’ varsity single rower, winning at the county event. Franklin Hudak was second in the junior single at both states and the Philadelphia City Championships, less than two seconds off the win both times.
Holy Spirit was in five sculling finals at states, two at the city event, and had three wins at the Atlantic County regatta.
“We transitioned into a sculling team because it was the only way we could go, being a smaller team,” Giegerich said. “If you can scull, you can row any other boat. We tried rowing an eight this year, but there wasn't enough time to practice it.”
Rodriguez, a senior, and Sarno, a junior, are a returning Press All-Star crew.
“Rodriguez, since his freshman year, has been pushing himself,” Giegerich said. “He’s 140, 142 pounds, and that has never stopped him. He works hard. He’s a team leader and the team captain. He’s done a great job.
“Nick is a dynamo. He’s one of the toughest single rowers in the country, but we put him with Mike instead.”
Rodriguez will row in the fall for Fordham University in the Bronx, New York. Fordham has a club team but competes in events such as the Dad Vail Regatta against NCAA Division I programs.
“Our season, overall, was phenomenal,” said Rodriguez, a 17-year-old Atlantic City resident. “We had a great run, and the guys worked hard. It was great to actually get there and medal. Being the top crew with Nick isn’t easy. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and that’s something that both Nick and I have.”
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St. Augustine Prep's Ray D'Amico had another good year in his 23rd season with the Hermits, and he is The Press Coach of the Year.
St. Augustine finished second in The Press Elite 11.
The Prep had a competitive varsity eight that had a great rivalry with Egg Harbor Township. The Prep's second eight and lightweight four were also All-Star boats.
"I'm honored, of course," D'Amico said. "There are so many great coaches out there that really work hard. I'm honored to represent them. And I want to thank my administration, my AD, Mike Rizzo, and the parents and the kids in the program and my other coaches."
D'Amico was inducted into the St. Augustine Sports Hall of Fame as a coach March 26. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-is-the-press-boys-crew-team-of-the-year/article_af0e6a6a-1487-11ee-8b07-5b907e94f3bb.html | 2023-07-05T20:52:36 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-is-the-press-boys-crew-team-of-the-year/article_af0e6a6a-1487-11ee-8b07-5b907e94f3bb.html |
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 18-year-old woman.
The sheriff’s office shared a flyer of the missing woman, Alyssa Mckaila Leslie, on Wednesday.
Leslie weighs 110 pounds and is 5 feet, 3 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes, the sheriff’s office said.
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No other details were shared.
MISSING ADULT – Alyssa Mckaila Leslie
— Osceola County Sheriff's Office (@OsceolaSheriff) July 5, 2023
Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office need help from the community to locate a missing person. https://t.co/n8BxYslZ3i
News 6 has reached out to the sheriff’s office to learn more, such as when Leslie was last seen or any further descriptions of her appearance.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A fire at an Orange County apartment building caused the roof of the building to partially collapse and forced evacuations Wednesday as crews worked to put it out, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Fire officials said the fire started at an apartment building near 10024 Colonial Grand Blvd.
Crews said fire and smoke could be seen pouring from the roof, which had partially collapsed.
#APTF2- 10024 Colonial Grand Blvd: 2 alarm apt fire, smoke and fire from the roof. 3 units involved, partial roof collapse. Building evacuated. Updates to follow.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) July 5, 2023
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The fire was reported as severe storms made their way through Orange County on Wednesday afternoon. However, no information has been provided about the cause of the fire.
No further details have been released at this time.
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DULUTH, Ga. — Duluth Police released a sketch of a woman they are trying to identify after she was found dead last month.
Detectives have looked into other methods to identify the woman, but they have come up empty. She was found dead on June 2. Details about her death were not released.
Officers said they believe the woman is between 5 feet 1 inch to 5 feet 5 inches in height. Her age could be between 25 to 35 years old. She has body piercings and a tattoo on her back.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations created the sketch that Duluth Police released.
Anyone with information that could help identify this woman, contact the Duluth Police Department at 770-497-5000.
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ATLANTA — Marvin Arrington Sr., a retired Fulton County Superior Court judge and former Atlanta City Council president, has passed away, according to his family. He was 82 years old.
His family said he died peacefully Wednesday morning at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Arrington lived his life in service to others, according to his family. Back in 1969, Arrington was elected to the city council, which was called the Atlanta Board of Aldermen at the time. He served as the president for 17 years.
In 2019, the city council chamber was renamed after him due to his long-living legacy connected to the heart of metro Atlanta.
"Even in this time of mourning, we are grateful for his loving dedication as a committed father and grandfather, and for his example of a lifetime of service," family said in their statement.
Arrington graduated from Emory University Law School and Clark Atlanta University.
He was the youngest Black person to be be elected into Atlanta's city council, according to an archived version of his Fulton County Judge profile. Under his work as the city council president, he introduced legislation to tackle segregation around the metro, contributed a resolution that supported elevating women to high-ranking positions and more, the bio added.
Over the years, he received awards and recognition for his impact on Atlanta.
In a statement, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said Atlanta has "lost a lion" with the loss of Arrington.
"I cannot, at this moment, think of a single person who loved Atlanta more than he loved us, and we will always be grateful that he indeed ‘wouldn’t stay in his place,’" Dickens said.
"If it is true that love ought to look like something, then Judge Arrington’s love of Atlanta came in the form of working hard to see his hometown grow into its greatness and pushing us to be better, to do better. Yet, he never asked more of us than he was willing to give," Dickens added.
Details about funeral arrangements will be announced as they are finalized, family said.
11Alive most recently discussed Arrington's legacy during Black History Month, when a documentary about his life and work was released. You can watch 11Alive's Cheryl Preheim's full conversation with Arrington's son and the filmmaker below. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marvin-arrington-sr-dies/85-1bc58eb5-2bb3-431f-a5a8-e8115fd0b9f1 | 2023-07-05T20:59:31 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marvin-arrington-sr-dies/85-1bc58eb5-2bb3-431f-a5a8-e8115fd0b9f1 |
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — An 18-year-old from Georgia tragically lost his life after being pulled from the ocean in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, nearly two weeks ago, according to local media outlets.
The Horry County Coroner's Office confirmed on Wednesday that Daniel Rowe, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, passed away at a local hospital. The unfortunate incident occurred near 12th Avenue South in Myrtle Beach and has been ruled as an accidental drowning.
Rowe had just completed his freshman year at Kennesaw State University when the incident happened, according to a family friend who set up an online fundraiser for the family. Nadine Dixon said the teen was enjoying a summer break trip to Myrtle Beach with friends when on June 20, Rowe selflessly plunged into the ocean to rescue a drowning friend.
Sadly, she wrote that he was subsequently pulled from the water and pronounced brain dead. Despite the relentless efforts of medical professionals, Rowe died a day before the Independence Day holiday on July 3. His heroic efforts saved the life of his friend. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/online-fundraiser-launched-support-family-teen-sacrificed-himself-myrtle-beach-rescue/85-a242dbe9-50f0-45f1-8fe1-aca0cdcc5675 | 2023-07-05T20:59:37 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/online-fundraiser-launched-support-family-teen-sacrificed-himself-myrtle-beach-rescue/85-a242dbe9-50f0-45f1-8fe1-aca0cdcc5675 |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Police want to hear your thoughts on a plan to use small unmanned aircraft systems technology during crime scene management and tactical situations.
Beginning Thursday, July 6, the police department will host a 30-day public comment period to gain community feedback on the new policy.
The aircraft systems, or drones, will be used to as a more efficient cost-effective and safer alternative to documenting scenes, while simultaneously capturing images and aerial documentation that present a true and accurate representation of the scene for investigators and the court of law.
BPD also say that the technology will only be deployed in certain scenarios and will provide the safest, most efficient and most lawful methods for collecting information and apprehending suspects during tactical situations.
Some of the scenarios include:
- Hostage Rescues
- Police Involved Shootings
- Active Shooter
- Shooting Investigations, to include Homicides
- Barricaded Persons
- Arsons and Explosions
- High Risk Raids
- De-escalation Techniques for Behavioral Health Crises
Pilots of the drones will be required to attend a prep course concerning Federal Aviation Administration regulations related to unmanned flight in the National Airspace System.
Once the course is completed, potential pilots will take the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General - Small exam and will be tested on topics such as:
- Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations and flight operation
- Airspace classification and operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation
- Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance
- Emergency procedures
- Radio communication procedures
- Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol
- Aeronautical decision-making and judgment
- Airport operations
- Maintenance and pre-flight inspection procedures
- Operation at night
To give your feedback on the policy on July 6, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-seeks-community-feedback-on-use-of-drone-technology-for-crime-scenes-tactical-situations | 2023-07-05T21:00:12 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-seeks-community-feedback-on-use-of-drone-technology-for-crime-scenes-tactical-situations |
BALTIMORE — One local veteran will be getting a house completely free this weekend after a group of teens gave their time to renovate it this week. It's one of many projects going on to beautify Baltimore through the nonprofit Adopt a Block.
200 teens rolled up their sleeves this week and got to work cleaning up neighborhoods in Baltimore and all of them volunteered.
"Look on the bright side, look what you will get out of doing something for someone else,” said Jasmine Banks.
It's part of Adopt a Block's program called Compassion Commission. Where teens 11 to 17 give back to the community.
"So we have about 15 groups that are spread throughout the city, that are serving at places like our Daily Bread, the Garden of Eden the Oliver Community Center, Cecil Elementary and they have specific projects that they're doing there,” said Julie Traut, Adopt a Block Volunteer Coordinator.
Helping paint, clean and organize are some of the other tasks the directors of the facilities have requested. With donations from local businesses the students even become construction workers.
As they pick up a hammer and nails, lugging blocks of wood to renovate a house in East Baltimore. At the end of the week, one unexpecting veteran will be given the home ,free of charge.
"This is the 21st house that we'll be giving away, we decided to start looking for veterans to bless with homes who have never owned a home before,” said Traut.
It's the first time 11-year-old Delanie Dougherty has volunteered for something like this. She says it's her time set aside to do for others.
"This is my calling, I really like doing it cause I can always go to the pool or go to the park whenever I want, but this, I can't always do it so I’d like to do this,” said Dougherty.
15-year-old Kara Brown has been volunteering since 2018, she said it's on her bucket list every summer. Stating she continues to be moved seeing life through the eyes of those less fortunate.
"I have learned actually how to communicate with people who don't really have things or don't live in the same circumstances as I, so like it gives me a better understanding being able to see what people go through down here,” said Brown.
The volunteers learn to build relationships, responsibility, dedication and the power that their service can bring to the community. Skills they can take with them throughout life. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teens-volunteer-to-clean-up-neighborhoods-in-baltimore-while-gaining-life-skills | 2023-07-05T21:00:18 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teens-volunteer-to-clean-up-neighborhoods-in-baltimore-while-gaining-life-skills |
DALLAS — Mark and Jenny Pearson have a lot to be thankful for after a terrible scare on a Texas highway on Sunday.
Jenny Pearson was driving their daughter to summer camp when a piece of debris, a tire tread, had launched into the air and pierced their front windshield.
"There was no chance for me to avoid, to swerve... it just happened," Jenny Pearson told WFAA.
They were driving eastbound on Interstate 20 near Canton, Texas, when the 2-foot-long tire tread punched the hood, pierced the window and ricocheted off the steering wheel. It's unclear where the tire tread came from, but they believe it was kicked up by a vehicle in front of them.
"This thing was like a missile," said Mark Pearson, who said if not for the steering wheel the projectile was headed straight for Jenny's "head and heart."
Mark was at home at the time and got the call from Jenny who was audibly frantic.
"There was just a five second pause... that was the longest five seconds of my life. Then she said 'We're ok.' Talk about instant relief," recalled Mark Pearson.
If the story wasn't interesting enough, it's what happened after that makes it more worth telling.
"There's no coincidence in all of this," said Jenny Pearson.
Two good Samaritans, Caleb and Maria Smalling, who live down the road and pulled up to the Pearsons' SUV just happened to own a glass repair company, Big Boys Auto Glass out of Canton.
"What are the odds of A, he stops. B, he has the right parts. And C, him and his wife are so kind and gracious?" Mark Pearson said.
The Smallings repaired the windshield on the spot.
"In addition to replacing the windshield they meticulously swept all the glass on the interior. When I asked to pay he said, 'Don’t worry about it.' I burst into tears," Jenny Pearson wrote in a Facebook post.
"There's a lot bad things around us, but there are good people," said Mark Pearson.
Jenny only has some small cuts and scrapes but is otherwise fine. The Pearsons believe its divine intervention that kept them safe and brought them the Smallings.
"Focusing on what really matters. There's a lot more to life than this daily rat race we go through," Mark Pearson said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/family-recalls-tire-tread-piercing-front-windshield-texas-highway/287-2da6d8c2-b499-4a15-9e20-19f7e325e310 | 2023-07-05T21:01:56 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/family-recalls-tire-tread-piercing-front-windshield-texas-highway/287-2da6d8c2-b499-4a15-9e20-19f7e325e310 |
KILLEEN, Texas — The 6th Annual Taste of Africa, hosted by Impact Outreach, will be held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center on Sunday, July 23 from noon to 6 p.m.
Impact Outreach, which stands for Intelligent Minds Proving & Applying Commitment, is a program geared towards maximizing the potential of youth members of the community.
This Taste of Africa event will allow people to dive deep into African histories and cultures. Visitors will be able to view authentic art, dress, film, literature and much more.
Those in attendance are encouraged to bring the whole family and wear your best African dress to fully immerse yourself in the event.
General admission tickets are $15 if you purchase in advance online or $20 at the door. For vendors, a booth will cost $125.
To view more information on the event and tickets, visit here.
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KEMPNER, 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 Kempner, Texas. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash in Austin and an alleged slow response of Austin Police officers.
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 with a screen at checkout.
Wheeler also talks about how generous Texas tippers are compared to the rest of the US.
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MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Recently resigned Johnson County Judge Perry Stout’s interest in returning to the bench “reveals a stunning lack of understanding of the harm he has caused to himself as a jurist, to court employees, to the judiciary, and to public trust and confidence in the administration of justice,” the head of Tennessee’s Board of Judicial Conduct wrote last week.
Dee Gay spared little criticism in a June 26 letter about Stout to Johnson County’s mayor and the chair of its county commission. Gay said he wrote the letter because Stout made “incomplete and misleading statements” to the Johnson County Commission when he resigned June 15.
During that meeting, General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Stout told commissioners he was resigning to give the Board of Judicial Conduct “(its) pound of flesh,” Gay wrote.
Gay’s letter to Mayor Larry Potter and the commission’s Freddy Phipps revealed that the board was preparing to initiate formal charges against Stout, who served less than a year in office, based on two investigations.
One was about an alleged January sexual encounter with a county employee inside the courthouse. The other revolved around Stout allegedly socializing with two different people who had cases before him and failing to disclose personal relationships.
Gay wrote that the board insisted on resignations only in “the most egregious instances of unethical misconduct involving either a blatant disregard for ethical standards as to demonstrate the judge’s unfitness for judicial office or where the judge has caused significant harm to others or to the integrity of the judiciary.”
“This case, unfortunately, involves both.”
“I wasn’t aware of that,” Potter told News Channel 11 of the additional investigation into Stout’s alleged inappropriate socializing with the two people who had active cases before him.
A Feb. 24 letter from the board to Stout implicated him in violation of two sections of Tennessee Code Annotated in both cases, along with four identical violations of Tennessee Supreme Court’s code of judicial conduct. Two separate judicial conduct violations were noted in the case involving socializing with people who had cases before him, and one separate one in the case involving the county employee.
“In an effort to remove him from the bench as quickly as possible and to save him and others the embarrassment of a public hearing, the Board offered Judge Stout the option to resign,” Gay wrote.
Potter also said he had heard informally that the board wanted Stout to resign, but he was unaware they planned to pursue formal charges if he didn’t.
Gay criticized Stout’s resignation speech, including a statement that he planned to run for the remaining six years of the slot next year and a subsequent letter around June 23 to the commission asking that it reappoint him when it chooses a replacement on July 10.
“(B)ut for Judge Stout’s incomplete and misleading statements … this letter would not have been written,” Gay wrote.
“A judge’s conduct, both personal and professional, is an integral and essential part of a judge’s job performance,” Gay wrote in reference to Stout’s letter to county commissioners about a week after his resignation in which he allegedly asked to be reappointed based on job performance.
“Judge Stout’s assertion that his job performance should entitle him to a quick return to the judiciary suggests little or no concept of the harm he has caused during his short time on the bench.”
Potter confirmed that commissioners had told him Stout had called them following his resignation to ask about being reappointed though he had not seen any written communication.
“He was visiting some of the commissioners and calling to drum up support for that reappointment, but then we got the letter (from Gay),” Potter said.
Asked if he’d personally recommend to the full county commission that it reappoint Stout, Potter said simply, “no, I wouldn’t.”
He said he passed the letter on to Stout, who later texted Potter “to pull his name from being considered for the appointment for interim,” Potter said.
“I think he did the right thing by pulling out.”
Letter details alleged improper behavior
Gay’s letter provided significant details both about Stout’s being discovered engaging in sexual activity with a county employee inside the courthouse and his socializing with one of the two litigants in particular.
It said that on Jan. 13, a different county employee entered a room in the courthouse where drinks and snacks are stored, and “walked in on Judge Stout and a Deputy Court Clerk … engaged in sexual activity.”
The employee left and reported what they saw to the clerk’s supervisor, who went to the room and confronted Stout, who said he didn’t know where the deputy clerk was. The clerk was terminated by her supervisor but later allowed to resign as a result of the affair.
Gay wrote that Stout’s conduct “has led to a tense and uncomfortable working environment for other female employees in the clerk’s office.” He also contrasted Stout’s desire to continue as a judge with the other party in the affair, who “informed Judge Stout prior to January 13, 2023, that the sexual part of their relationship needed to stop because she did not want it to impact either of their jobs.”
When it did not stop, “Judge Stout’s ethical lapse cost an employee who worked for the court system her job (and) caused disruption.”
Gay also detailed the other investigation, which dealt with Stout communicating outside of court with two people who each had active cases in his court. He was reported as having lunch with them on Jan. 16, just three days after the courthouse incident.
One was a man who “often visited him at the courthouse” and whose frequent visits sometimes included not going through security.
Those “became such a concern that the other judges in the courthouse entered a Standing Order prohibiting any person from entering secured areas of the courthouse without appropriate screening by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department,” Gay wrote.
While Stout admitted he should have disclosed his lunch with the man to the opposing party, he also drove the same man back from custody in Knox County on June 1, 13 days after the man “was arrested … and charged with felony drug-related and gun offenses.”
Stout didn’t disclose to opposing parties or their attorneys that he had socialized with (the two), “nor did he disclose his personal relationship with (the man),” Gay wrote.
What’s next
The Johnson County Commission has a called meeting Monday to appoint a replacement for Stout, who remains on the bench this week and was working in court Wednesday.
Stout was elected Aug. 4, 2022, to an eight-year term and sworn in in September.
Whoever is appointed — local attorney Julie Canter, a former prosecutor, and Randy Fallin had submitted letters of interest as of Wednesday morning — will serve until an election in 2024 to full the remainder of the term.
Canter, a Johnson County native, told News Channel 11 via text she had submitted her curriculum vitae to Potter, who said he was getting that to commissioners.
“My interest is long-term and beyond that of just an interim appointment,” Canter said.
Stout ran unopposed last year, eight years after losing a close race for the General Sessions/Juvenile Court judgeship to William Hawkins.
Stout, who was working in court Wednesday, did not respond to News Channel 11’s requests for comment. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/state-board-johnson-county-judge-stout-showed-blatant-disregard-for-ethical-standards/ | 2023-07-05T21:02:26 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/state-board-johnson-county-judge-stout-showed-blatant-disregard-for-ethical-standards/ |
A vehicle rollover on an Emmons County gravel road killed a 56-year-old man from Pollock, South Dakota.
The man lost control of the SUV he was driving after cresting a hill at a high speed, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The vehicle overturned in the ditch about 2 miles southwest of Strasburg, sometime in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
The man's name was not immediately released. There were no passengers in the vehicle. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/emmons-county-rollover-kills-south-dakota-man/article_5c6b5ece-1b73-11ee-ab5e-479a26776048.html | 2023-07-05T21:04:31 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/emmons-county-rollover-kills-south-dakota-man/article_5c6b5ece-1b73-11ee-ab5e-479a26776048.html |
The Mandan Fire Department responded to at least nine fireworks-related incidents over the Fourth of July.
No injuries were immediately reported, officials said. Details were minimal Wednesday because reports for the incidents won’t be filed for several days, according to the department.
Five of the incidents were building fires. One involved a fire that started on the outside of a house, spread into the garage and caused major damage, the department said. Another involved firework debris catching fire in the back of a pickup truck. The truck was heavily damaged, and the fire spread to the outside of the house it was parked by.
The Mandan Police Department did not respond to any major fireworks-related incidents this year, according to Capt. Chris Miller. Information from the Morton County Sheriff's Office wasn't immediately available.
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Fireworks are legal in Mandan. They are not legal in Bismarck. The Bismarck Police Department did not respond to any major fireworks-related incidents over the holiday, according to spokeswoman Officer Lynn Wanner.
The Burleigh County Sheriff's Department "didn't have much," Maj. Jim Hulm said. "In fact, just a couple small fires that were fireworks-related."
CHI St. Alexius Health treated "a fair amount" of minor fireworks-related injuries, mainly people who suffered injuries to hands or feet, as well as a few eye injuries, according to Dr. Jeffrey DeSmidt, emergency medicine specialist. Sanford Health Bismarck did not treat any major injuries, according to spokeswoman Jessica Schindeldecker. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/fireworks-spark-several-fires-in-mandan-no-serious-injuries-reported-in-metro-area/article_b72af694-1b4b-11ee-a10d-c7ccdd68da10.html | 2023-07-05T21:04:37 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/fireworks-spark-several-fires-in-mandan-no-serious-injuries-reported-in-metro-area/article_b72af694-1b4b-11ee-a10d-c7ccdd68da10.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the 4th of July now over, you may be wondering what to do with those used, and unused, fireworks from this year’s celebration.
Clark County officials want to remind people what to do with the debris from their fireworks and how to properly dispose of the explosives to protect workers from potential harm.
According to Washington state law, failing to clean up after fireworks is considered littering, so those who used fireworks need to clean up their mess.
Authorities say to never put any parts of used fireworks in recycling bins and to instead soak the fireworks in a bucket of water overnight and then put them in the garbage, and to dump out the water into grass or other landscaping, never into the street.
But what about those fireworks that didn’t get used?
Clark County said to never put those fireworks in the garbage or recycling since they are still explosive and can harm workers and the environment.
Instead, they ask that people bring their unused fireworks to one of three designated drop-off points:
- Clark County Public Safety Complex, 505 Northwest 179th Street, Ridgefield, by appointment only
- Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal’s Office, 605 Northeast Third Avenue, Camas, by appointment only
- Vancouver Police Department
- East Precinct, 520 SE 115th Avenue, Vancouver
- West Precinct, 2800 Northeast Stapleton Road, Vancouver. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/how-to-deal-with-used-unused-fireworks-after-the-4th-of-july/ | 2023-07-05T21:05:44 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/how-to-deal-with-used-unused-fireworks-after-the-4th-of-july/ |
Man stalked ex-wife, shot her 15 times at Fishers gas station, records say
This story contains mention of domestic violence. Abuse can be reported by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
A man arrested in the fatal shooting of his ex-wife had stalked her all morning and afternoon last week before he pulled up next to her at a gas pump in Fishers and “completely emptied” a gun into her car window, according to newly filed court records.
Joshua Alexander Farmer was formally charged with murder Wednesday in the killing of his ex-wife, who was shot more than 15 times at a Speedway gas station along 116th Street in Fishers on June 28.
Kaylah Ann Farmer, 33, died in the front seat of her Chrysler Town and Country van.
Surveillance footage from the gas station showed Kaylah Farmer's van was shot from three different locations before the shooter drove away. Witnesses described hearing 30-40 shots.
After the shooting police asked the public to keep an eye out for Joshua Farmer, who they warned could be "armed and dangerous." Police found Joshua Farmer the next day hiding behind shrubs on the east side of Indianapolis, a probable cause affidavit detailing his arrest said.
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Joshua Farmer had past domestic violence charges
Joshua Farmer was already facing multiple charges in a domestic battery case involving Kaylah Farmer from a disturbance on June 1. Police in court records said Joshua Farmer had strangled and punched Kaylah Farmer in front of their three children, who are all under the age of 12.
One of the children, records state, told investigators a gun was held to his head. Kaylah Farmer was then asked to choose between herself or one of her sons, her children told police.
An arrest warrant was issued June 5 for Joshua Farmer in the battery case, in which he was also charged with strangulation, criminal confinement and pointing a firearm. Police at the time said they could not find him during a search of the couple’s home. Officers also tried to seize Joshua Farmer’s gun under the state’s “red flag” law, which allows police to retain firearms from people deemed dangerous. Detectives in the affidavit said the gun was not found and Farmer had been “actively evading” law enforcement in the weeks since.
Twenty-three days later, he’s accused of killing Kaylah Farmer.
License plate readers captured numerous pictures of the Kia Soul police say Joshua Farmer was driving the day of the shooting following Kaylah Farmer along Hazel Dell Parkway in Carmel after she left work at Indiana University Health.
Police said the cameras captured Joshua Farmer's license plates along Hazel Dell Parkway 13 times before the shooting. The first image was taken minutes before 8 a.m., more than nine hours before the gunfire.
The car was registered to a woman who told police she met Joshua Farmer on a dating app and allowed him to use her Kia Soul. Officers tracked the car to a gym on the north side of Indianapolis after Joshua Farmer texted the car owner “planet fitness 52nd and keystone keys inside...shhh.”
A 9mm casing found underneath the Kia Soul’s front passenger seat matched casings at the Speedway gas station, the affidavit said.
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A loving mother of three
An online obituary states Kaylah Farmer was born in Muncie and graduated Goldsboro High School in 2008. She had worked at her scheduler job at Indiana University Health for eight years.
Her children, the obituary reads, were her life.
“She absolutely loved them and enjoyed watching them play soccer,” the tribute said.
Contact the reporter at 317-503-7514 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/07/05/joshua-alexander-farmer-kaylah-ann-wife-shot-fishers-gas-pump/70384505007/ | 2023-07-05T21:05:56 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/07/05/joshua-alexander-farmer-kaylah-ann-wife-shot-fishers-gas-pump/70384505007/ |
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St. Louis County
April 6
- Reah J. Barney, 27, Cloquet, shoplifting, 53 days local confinement, pay $21 in restitution; theft, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, 126 days local confinement, pay 1,553 in restitution; second count theft, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, 90 days local confinement, pay $2,554 in restitution; third count theft, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, 90 days local confinement.
April 10
- Beau M. Cardinal, 33, Duluth, flee a peace officer on foot, eight days local confinement.
- Christopher M. Washington, 36, Oakdale, Minnesota, driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, fined $1,000 and 91 days local confinement, $750 stayed on six months probation.
April 11
- Rebecca L. Shaw, 49, Duluth, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
April 12
- Hunter R. Champa, 20, Chisholm, shoplifting, fined $50 and pay $14 in restitution; aid and abet burglary, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50 and 108 days local confinement.
- Travis J. Fulton, 34, Cloquet, driving after revocation (offense dated: 7/24/19), fined $200.
- Brianna B. Gallo, 22, Chisholm, criminal vehicular operation, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Christopher J. Grobove, 34, Hibbing, driving after suspension (offense dated: 10/31/17), fined $200.
- Savanna L. Johnson, 29, Grand Rapids, two counts driving after revocation, fined $200 per each count.
- Cyle R. Jones, 24, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Clayton J. Knox, 25, Duluth, shoplifting, continued for dismissal on one year probation.
- Joshua L. Malone, 28, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Elizabeth A. O'Brien, 35, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Johnathan L. Pritchard, 36, Hibbing, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Brent M. Rossman, 36, Duluth, driving after suspension (offense dated: 2/3/15), fined $200.
- Hope E. Spaeth, 19, Virginia, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Krista M. Starkovich, 42, Silver Bay, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Audra E. Williams, 41, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, fined $50.
- Lajuan D. Williams, 29, Duluth, driving after revocation, adjudication stayed for one year.
April 13
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- James D. Arnott, 57, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Paul A. Booker, 31, Carlton, felon in possession of a firearm, 60 months in prison; possession of a controlled substance, 19 months in prison, concurrent.
- Casey J. Carlson, 43, Pengilly, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50.
- Jeffery J. Eddy, 33, Eveleth, open bottle in a motor vehicle, fined $100.
- Kyle M. R. Herrick, 19, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Connor I. Kantack, 23, Glencoe, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Sean A. Peake, 53, Hibbing, possession of a controlled substance, imposition stayed on three years probation, seven days local confinement.
- Andrew E. Poitra, 29, Chisholm, possession of a narcotic drug other than heroin, adjudication stayed for one year, fined $50 and three days local confinement.
- Candace M. Sprague, 64, Iron, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Luis C. Toruno, 23, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Xavier I. Hunter Wakemup, 24, Virginia, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Joseph S. Weidenborner, 25, Kelliher, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $500.
- Teresa R. Whittet, 38, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Amanda C. Zoldak, 34, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
April 14
- Misty J. Bastian, 43, South Range, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Rodney L. Baumeister, 67, Sturgeon Lake, gross weight exceeds registered limit, fined $600; exceed allowable 80,000 pound gross weight violation, fined $600.
- Andrew E. Bowman, 33, Chisholm, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Chasten J. Carlsness, 28, Hermantown, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 363 days and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Michael D. Carlson, 21, Hibbing, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Nigel A. Cook, 31, Proctor, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Erica S. Danielski, 45, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jacob P. Griffin, 34, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Colten L. Heimbach, 28, Duluth, collision with an unattended vehicle, fined $50 and 30 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Daniel R. Huffman, 26, Duluth, negligent storage of loaded firearms, one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions; reckless driving, 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions; operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions; reckless driving, 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jon E. Isaacson, 80, Tower, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Katie L. Johnson, 21, Virginia, hit and run - failure to report collision with a motor vehicle, adjudication stayed for six months, $100 fine.
- Douglas E. Kempen, 42, Foxboro, test refusal, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, 57 days and $950 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Erika R. LaTour, 18, Maple Lake, Minnesota, driving after suspension, fined $260.
- Cheryl E. Listemaa, 68, Makinen, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Reuben V. A. Pankratz, 17, Nashwauk, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Greta R. Roth, 20, Grand Marais, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Amy M. Scanlon, 37, Duluth, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 4 days local confinement.
- Raeanne L. Silence, 19, Grand Marais, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jason R. Smith, 30, Mountain Iron, felony domestic assault, fined $50 and 23 months in prison.
- Brady A. Stahl, 29, Chisholm, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Evan P. Thill, 28, Delano, Minnesota, escape from custody, 120 days local confinement.
- Adam D. Young, 26, Hackensack, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
April 15
- Jakob K. Alaspa, 20, Embarrass, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Darian Diaz Matos, 29, Katy, Texas, CMV - falsified entries in a log book, fined $300.
- Zachary D. Hatanpaa, 30, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Dean S. Korach, 67, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Joshua Z. Mayer, 27, Brimson, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Daniel R. K. Oelke, 30, Duluth, driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone, fined $70.
- Kyle J. Stites, 42, Box Elder, South Dakota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
April 16
- Vivian M. Bui, 22, Waite Park, Minnesota, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Melissa S. Steinbronn, 50, Grand Rapids, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
April 17
- Dennis R. Beutz, 73, Foley, Minnesota, MN annual inspection decal violation, fined $100.
- Kaylie A. Filius, 32, Hoyt Lakes, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Matthew D. Irgang, 41, Eveleth, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Benjamin P. Kapella, 36, Hibbing, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Nicklous L. LaBarre, 33, Embarrass, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Colin J. Mackin, 36, Duluth, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Valene M. Miller, 38, Duluth, open bottle in a motor vehicle, fined $100.
- Aleksandr S. Petrashov, 35, Maple Grove, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Keziah L. Prout, 33, Virginia, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Janelle L. Smith, 33, Orr, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
The News Tribune publishes Matters of Record as part of its obligation to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are public records submitted by the courthouse in Duluth. Most defendants are also ordered to pay court and/or surcharge fees. Individual requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/matters-of-record-for-july-5-2023 | 2023-07-05T21:10:02 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/matters-of-record-for-july-5-2023 |
BOISE, Idaho — This Independence Day was no night off for many firefighters around the Treasure Valley.
The Boise Fire Department said Wednesday that fireworks started a brush fire that burned about an acre between two subdivisions off of Columbia Road. The fire, which broke out Tuesday night, was quickly spreading through sagebrush and threatening nearby homes. However, the fire department said, "an aggressive attack" kept the fire from reaching any of those homes. No injuries were reported.
A spokesperson for the Boise Fire Department provided preliminary numbers indicating that crews with the department responded to 117 emergency calls, including 25 fire-related calls, on Tuesday. Captains' reports with more specific details were still being completed early Wednesday afternoon, but this year's Fourth of July call count was significantly higher compared to July 4, 2022, when Boise Fire crews responded to 99 emergency calls, including 14 fire-related calls.
A KTVB crew heading back to Boise from a Fourth of July celebration in Star spotted a grass fire late Tuesday night near Highway 16 and State Street between Star and Eagle. Firefighters had the fire out shortly after 11 p.m. KTVB is working to get more information about the size and the cause of that fire.
A spokesperson for the City of Caldwell also said the Caldwell Fire Department responded to a total of 17 outdoor fires, four vehicle fires and 67 emergency medical calls between 8 a.m. on June 30 and 8 a.m. July 5. Eight of the outdoor fires occurred July 4, and most were fireworks-related, according to the department.
Caldwell firefighters also responded to a fire just after 1 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, on South 41st Avenue. It destroyed a motorhome, shed and car, and took the life of a dog.
Caldwell Police officers were first to arrive at the scene of that fire and began searching for victims. Officers found two men trying to help a woman away from the home after they escaped the fire. According to the fire department, the officers had to tear down a large fence and metal gate to access the group, and were then able to carry the woman to safety before firefighters arrived.
The Nampa Fire Department responded to a total of 17 fires related to fireworks on Tuesday and Wednesday. The department also responded to five fireworks-related fireworks on Monday, July 3. The Nampa Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief Ron Johnson, said the fires were mostly in brush, grass and bushes.
"One interesting statistic of note is seven dumpster fires," Johnson said in an email to KTVB. "We are assuming people were trying to safely light fireworks in large parking lots, but then disposed of the fireworks in the onsite dumpsters without soaking them in water first."
The Meridian Fire Department responded to five fires Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the city said three of the fires were in vegetation, two were in trash bins, and none of them damaged any residential or business buildings or other structures.
The Meridian Fire Department is offering to dispose of any unused fireworks, which may be dropped off at any Meridian Fire station. The fire department warns that people not put unused fireworks in water, as that can make them unstable. However, used fireworks should be placed in a bucket of water to soak overnight.
While fireworks may not be the cause of every fire that broke out on the Fourth of July, firefighting agencies have been reminding people to be cautious with fireworks and follow applicable laws designed to protect people, property and natural resources. Among those laws: Fireworks are prohibited on all public lands.
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NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Nampa Chief of Police Joe Huff will be retiring from his position on July 17.
The Nampa City Council agenda for Wednesday, July 5, includes an item for the council to accept Huff’s resignation and designate Deputy Chief Curt Shankel as the interim police chief.
Huff has served as the department’s chief since January 2016, according to the Nampa Police Department’s website. His informal career with the department began as a child when his father worked for the department and would bring Huff and his brother in to the station, Huff said in his resignation letter to the mayor and the council.
Huff was hired as a police officer by the department at age 21 and spent his entire career with the department, including working for six years as a lieutenant prior to becoming chief, the department’s site says.
Huff has “enjoyed every single shift,” his letter said. Some of the goals when he became chief included significantly reducing violent crime rates and pursuing repeat criminal offenders.
“I am proud to say that these goals have been achieved, thanks to the hard work of police employees,” Huff said in his letter. “There is no doubt that the Nampa Police Department is the top law enforcement agency in the State. The men and women who make-up Nampa Police are some of the best people I have ever known and it has been an honor to work alongside each and every one of them.”
Shankel has worked for the department for nearly 25 years, according to the Nampa Police Department website. Prior to becoming deputy chief in April, he served as a sergeant, school resource officer supervisor and as a captain, the site says.
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Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated “Central Park Five,” has won a Democratic primary for a seat on the New York City Council, all but assuring him of eventual victory. It’s an improbable feat for a political novice who was wrongly accused, convicted and imprisoned as a teenager for the rape and beating of a white jogger in Central Park.
The Associated Press refrained from calling the race to represent Central Harlem on election night, but vote tallies released Wednesday showed him to be the clear winner.
“To have a voice from a person who’s been pushed into the margins of life — someone who has actually been one of those who has been counted out — is finally having a seat at the table," Salaam said in an interview Wednesday.
It was time, he said, for “a new Harlem renaissance.”
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“Harlem is such a special place that it is known as the Black Mecca,” he said. What happens in Harlem “reverberates around the world.”
Salaam and the four other Black and Latino teens from Harlem became known as the Central Park Five after their arrest in 1989 in the headline-grabbing rape, one of the city’s most notorious and racially fraught crimes. He served nearly seven years in prison before the group was exonerated through DNA evidence.
His outsider campaign prevailed over two political veterans — New York Assembly members Inez Dickens, 73, and Al Taylor, 65 — in his first bid for public office. Democratic socialist Kristin Richardson Jordan, the incumbent council member, dropped out of the race in May but remained on the ballot.
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Salaam declared victory on election night with his vote tally barely exceeding 50%, although an unknown number of absentee ballots had yet to be counted. But his lead over Dickens, his nearest competitor, seemed insurmountable, and both she and Taylor conceded. New York City is still tabulating late-arriving mail ballots that could potentially push him back above the 50% threshold, in which case he will have won without the benefit of ranked-choice voting tallies.
“When I think about the things that we need the most, of course on the top of everyone’s list are affordable housing, education and safe streets,” Salaam told the AP.
While all three candidates focused on promoting affordable housing, controlling gentrification and easing poverty in Harlem, Salaam capitalized on his celebrity in neighborhoods that consider the Central Park Five — now the Exonerated Five — to be living symbols of the injustices faced by the Black and Latino residents who make up about three-fourth’s of the district’s population.
“He comes from the neighborhood, and he was incarcerated then turned himself around,” said voter Carnation France. “He’s trying to do something for the people.”
Others were looking for a change in leadership.
Zambi Mwendwa said she voted for Salaam because he is “a new face.” She said her decision had nothing to do with the injustice in his past.
“I’ve heard him talk. He seems to be talking about the things I care about,” Mwendwa said on election day.
Salaam's lack of experience in public office might have actually worked in his favor, according to Amani Onyioha, a partner at Sole Strategies, which ran phone banks and engaged residents on Salaam’s behalf.
“In a time like this, when people are looking for a hero, they're looking for somebody who can relate to them,” Onyioha said.
“I think people saw him as a survivor," Onyioha said. “He was vindicated and the system eventually ended up working out for him.”
Salaam moved to Georgia shortly after he was released and became an activist, a motivational speaker, an author and a poet. He returned only in December to launch his campaign.
Salaam was 15 when he was arrested along with Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise, who served between five and 12 years in prison before prosecutors agreed to reexamine the case. DNA evidence and a confession ultimately linked a serial rapist and murderer to the attack, but he wasn’t prosecuted because too much time had passed. Their convictions were vacated in 2002 and the city ultimately agreed in a legal settlement to pay the exonerated men a combined $41 million.
A 2012 Ken Burns documentary called “The Central Park Five” rekindled public attention on the men's childhood saga. More recently, a 2019 television miniseries, “When They See Us,” drew attention again, just before the Black Lives Matter Movement was launched in response to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Burns and his co-directors applauded Harlem voters for “electing a man who has dedicated his life to reconciliation.”
Donald Trump, who in 1989 placed ads in four newspapers before the group went on trial with the blaring headline “Bring Back the Death Penalty,” later refused to apologize, saying all five had pleaded guilty — a reference to their coerced confessions. Salaam reminded voters of that in April, putting out his own full-page ad headlined “Bring Back Justice & Fairness,” in response to one of Trump's indictments. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/exonerated-member-of-central-park-five-wins-nyc-council-primary/4479866/ | 2023-07-05T21:19:26 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/exonerated-member-of-central-park-five-wins-nyc-council-primary/4479866/ |
A jury in New Jersey reached a verdict in the case of a Newark police officer facing manslaughter charges for shooting and killing a man fleeing a traffic stop in 2019.
Jovanny Crespo was on trial facing multiple charges including aggravated manslaughter, aggravated assault and two counts each of second degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and official misconduct.
The jury on Wednesday found Crespo guilty of multiple charges. Officials were expected to announce further details at an afternoon press conference.
On May 21, 2019, prosecutors said Crespo acted in a "criminal" way and his actions were not in line with his training.
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"He showed a reckless disregard for human life by shooting into a moving vehicle — a vehicle which had heavily tinted windows," Acting Essex County Prosecutor Stephens said at that time.
In late January 2019, prosecutors said a preliminary investigation indicated that Newark police tried to stop a vehicle but the driver didn't stop, and "shots were fired by one police officer at three separate locations."
Two Newark men in the car, 35-year-old Andrew Dixon and 46-year-old Gregory Griffin, were shot. Griffin died the next day.
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A loaded semi-automatic handgun was found in the vehicle.
Prosecutors said that Crespo was not the original officer to make the traffic stop in the area of Clinton Avenue and Thomas Street, but rather a female officer. However, when Griffin allegedly fled the stop, she radioed that he was fleeing and that she saw a gun, which lead to a pursuit involving numerous police cars, prosecutors say.
Crespo fired shots at the fleeing car at three separate locations, according to prosecutors. The vehicle then stopped in the area of Irvine Turner Boulevard, near Kinney Street.
No police officers were injured, prosecutors said, adding no other police officers discharged their weapons.
According to prosecutors, this is the first fatal police-involved shooting to result in an indictment in Essex County in recent memory.
Prosecutors released body camera and dash camera video, as well as dispatch audio related to the police chase and shooting.
In Crespo's body camera video footage, you can hear someone, presumably Crespo, telling the other officer in the police car at one point, "I think I shot him. I seen a gun. He pointed a gun at me" once he enters the car after firing at the vehicle involved in the pursuit.
Body camera video shows Crespo fired at the car on three different occasions — the last almost at point blank range.
Later on the body camera video, after the pursuit, Crespo tells other police officers that he shot both of the men. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/newark-cop-found-guilty-in-2019-fatal-traffic-stop-shooting/4473886/ | 2023-07-05T21:19:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/newark-cop-found-guilty-in-2019-fatal-traffic-stop-shooting/4473886/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Cornelius fire crews are dealing with the aftermath of a crashed power glider that forced its pilot to parachute to safety, officials say.
The glider landed near Northwest Roy Road, where the Washington County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating.
A photo from the scene shows the body of the glider with the wings missing and the tail broken off.
According to the Cornelius Fire Department, the pilot survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/glider-crashes-in-cornelius-pilot-parachutes-to-safety/ | 2023-07-05T21:28:25 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/glider-crashes-in-cornelius-pilot-parachutes-to-safety/ |
Jury acquits Detroit woman in stabbing death of husband
A jury has acquitted a Detroit woman in the stabbing death of her husband, something her attorney says was done in self defense.
Davida Franklin was arrested in 2020 after police said she fatally stabbed her husband, Governor Franklin, during a domestic dispute Nov. 30, 2020. She was charged with second-degree murder.
The stabbing took place about 11:30 p.m. on the 12500 block of Wilfred, which is north of East Outer Drive and east of Gratiot on Detroit's east side.
Franklin's attorney, Nicole James, said her husband had been smoking marijuana, drinking and was not taking medicine he was prescribed for paranoid schizophrenia. He had been to prison and jail several times for domestic violence against her as well, James said.
James said Governor Franklin kept trying to attack her, even as her grandchildren, daughter and son-in-law tried to get between them to stop him. Franklin grabbed a knife to protect herself and as he continued to approach her, she stabbed him once in the chest, James said.
"My argument the entire time was she was a person who I never believed should have been charged and yet she was," James said.
Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller said Davida Franklin's actions warranted charges.
"It was difficult case where the essential witnesses were all related," Miller said. "This matter was appropriate to go before a jury. We must respect the fact that they acquitted the defendant after hearing the facts and evidence."
James said Franklin is extremely happy to have the case over with and not have it hanging over her head.
"She can move on with her life and get back to work and her family," James said. "She can breathe a sigh of relief."
Prosecutors argued Franklin created an environment where there was a high risk of death because she brought a knife into the situation despite her husband not being armed, James said.
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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla — During a recent excursion to a Florida beach, Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom was planning to spend the day enjoying the sand and surf with his wife. Instead, the Parker native quickly became involved in a joint effort to save the life of a drowning woman.
Grissom, stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in the western Florida panhandle, had initially planned to drive with his wife, Lydia, to a beach in Destin. But as they approached Princess Beach, they saw a few open parking spaces, so they decided to stop there.
“We unloaded the car, found a nice spot on the beach, and were just sitting our stuff down when we saw a lot of commotion near the water,” said Grissom, a graduate of Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch. “People were looking toward the water, and they seemed panicked.”
When Grissom looked toward the water, he saw “three heads bobbing up and down” about 30 yards from shore, he said.
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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.
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More Texas headlines: | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/dallas-author-best-seller-shawn-warner-book-tiktok-viral/287-9e41be5d-6db0-43a5-a9a2-b196dae46bb5 | 2023-07-05T21:30:35 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/dallas-author-best-seller-shawn-warner-book-tiktok-viral/287-9e41be5d-6db0-43a5-a9a2-b196dae46bb5 |
KEMPNER, 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 Kempner, Texas. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash in Austin and an alleged slow response of Austin Police officers.
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 with 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.wtsp.com/article/news/local/doordash-driver-curses-customer-tip-texas-austin/287-c5b1ae45-3069-4889-9bef-b09960a56234 | 2023-07-05T21:30:37 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/doordash-driver-curses-customer-tip-texas-austin/287-c5b1ae45-3069-4889-9bef-b09960a56234 |
TAMPA, Florida — Mr. Monopoly is packing up his top hat and cane and making his way to Tampa to create the "Monopoly: Tampa Edition" board game.
The board game is expected to hit store shelves in February 2024, but before the creators get there, they want some help from Tampa businesses and nonprofits.
The company, Top Trumps USA, under license from Hasbro, is seeking public insight, well-established businesses and nonprofits to become squares on the Monopoly: Tampa Edition board.
"MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition will replace the perennial board game’s famous Atlantic City squares, from Boardwalk to Park Place, with Tampa businesses, nonprofits and landmarks," a news release from the company reports.
In addition, the board will include a customized Community Chest, Chance playing cards and Monopoly money to make sure that all parts of the game pay homage to the Tampa Bay community.
"Tampa Bay is such a unique community with rich history. We aim to ensure that MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition is an accurate portrayal of what Tampa locals and tourists love about this charming city," Brooke Gorman, a Top Trumps representative, said in a statement. "From Bayshore Boulevard to historic Tampa staples, we would love for everyone to get on board and send us recommendations of their favorite organizations and landmarks around town."
People in the Tampa Bay area, companies and nonprofits can share their submissions and business inquiries to tampa@toptrumps.com for consideration.
Once the board game debuts in February 2024, Monopoly: Tampa Edition will be available in stores and online at retail partners including CBS, Amazon and select local Tampa retailers. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/monopoly-tampa-edition-board-game/67-28b78f2a-297d-456b-8f30-c0de207010c1 | 2023-07-05T21:30:38 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/monopoly-tampa-edition-board-game/67-28b78f2a-297d-456b-8f30-c0de207010c1 |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Police Department has a new chief of police as of Wednesday.
In a news release, city leaders announced Eric Gandy as the 14th chief of police for the department.
The 56-year-old is the former deputy chief of the department. He retired from law enforcement after 31 years, but in 2022 he served as Clearwater's director of marine and aviation.
"I'm looking forward to leading a forward-thinking and highly regarded police department and the employees dedicated to public safety and the citizens we serve," Gandy said in a statement. "For three decades, the city and department provided me with the opportunity and support necessary to develop and succeed.
"I'm committed to doing the same for CPD employees and our future leadership."
City Manager Jennifer Poirrier announced the selection of Gandy as chief of police. It will be effective July 29, and he will be sworn in July 31 at a city council work session.
"Eric's reputation in the law enforcement community, among city staff, and our community makes him the ideal pick for chief of police," Poirrier said in a statement. "In his over 30 years of service in the police department and his most recent role as director of the marine and aviation department, Eric has demonstrated an affinity for problem-solving and giving attention to detail.
"His work ethic, experience, and dedication will be a compliment to an already exemplary Senior Executive Team."
Michael Walek has been serving as interim chief since former Chief Daniel Slaughter retired in May. Once Gandy begins working with his new title, Wlalek will return to his deputy chief role. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/new-clearwater-police-chief/67-43c2ed56-2435-4f19-aabd-11a840a2e956 | 2023-07-05T21:30:38 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/new-clearwater-police-chief/67-43c2ed56-2435-4f19-aabd-11a840a2e956 |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — July in St. Petersburg has officially been declared by the city's mayor as National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, officials say.
Mayor Ken Welch is designating the awareness month in July in the city to shine a light on the importance of mental health within minority communities, the city said in a news release. It will also serve to promote the understanding of mental health issues among minority populations.
"The proclamation of National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in St. Petersburg, coupled with the Healing While Black Summit 2023, demonstrates the City's commitment to promoting mental well-being and creating a community that supports and uplifts its diverse communities," Welch said in a statement.
The St. Pete mayor is set to present his proclamation at 9 a.m. Friday, July 7 at the Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College.
Welch's announcement occurs at the same time as the 6th Annual Healing While Black Summit, which is a community-based mental health organization created by people living in the city. That event will take place from July 6 to July 9 to celebrate and promote joy as an important factor in dealing with mental health and overall well-being, the city mentioned in the news release.
"We are worthy of joy. It is a powerful tool that fuels our resistance, resilience and restoration," Dr. LaDonna Butler, founder of The Well, said in a statement. "In recognition of National BIPOC Mental Health Month, The Healing While Black Summit, presented by The Well, affirms the presence, purpose, power, and pursuit of joy as necessary for our collective well-being."
To learn more about the summit, click here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-mayor-july-mental-awareness-month/67-a62e30e4-9d04-43d2-b7a1-4f9ab43f11c1 | 2023-07-05T21:30:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-mayor-july-mental-awareness-month/67-a62e30e4-9d04-43d2-b7a1-4f9ab43f11c1 |
NORTH PORT, Fla — A 6-year-old boy died after suffering from injuries from a dog bite Tuesday, North Port police said in a news release.
Police responded at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to a home on Badger Lane. Initially, the child was flown to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with extensive traumatic injuries, police said, and once he was stabilized, the boy was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital. His injuries included trauma to the upper torso area, police said.
"Our hearts are broken for this young child and his family. As a father and pet owner, I know this is one of the worst tragedies you can imagine," North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison said in a statement. "We ask that everyone take a few moments to pay respect and reflect on those you care for in your life. Our time here is precious."
Police are investigating the case and say no charges have been filed at this time.
The dog is considered a 3-year-old pit bull mix. At this time, police are not aware of any previous incidents involving the dog's behavior. Since the attack, the dog has been removed from the home and remains at Sarasota County Animal Services. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/boy-dies-dog-bite-north-port/67-1f979482-3fea-4bdf-a438-d288e99caba0 | 2023-07-05T21:30:55 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/boy-dies-dog-bite-north-port/67-1f979482-3fea-4bdf-a438-d288e99caba0 |
A staff member at the state’s Reception and Treatment Center was treated for injuries at a Lincoln hospital after they were allegedly assaulted by an inmate on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon while the staff member was checking the inmate’s ID. The inmate “punched the staff member in the head and face multiple times,” the department said.
Staff members who responded to the situation restrained and removed the inmate from the area. The injured staff member was treated at a hospital and later released.
The department did not identify the inmate or staff member involved in the alleged assault.
An investigation of the incident is underway and findings will be provided to the Lancaster County Attorney for potential prosecution.
Photos: Nebraska's new Reception and Treatment Center
Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new dining area at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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The new Reception and Treatment Center includes 32 behavioral and mental health beds.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about new maximum-security prison beds during a tour of the facility Wednesday.
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A body scanner is seen at the public entrance of the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd leads a tour of the new prison on Wednesday.
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Part of a prison expansion project that includes 384 new prison beds is seen in this photo taken at the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Five staff members at the state's Reception and Treatment Center were treated at a Lincoln hospital after they were stabbed by three inmates Wednesday. The center opened last May, combining two state prisons into one massive complex.
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A mental health wing at the Reception and Treatment Center seen on Wednesday.
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The new Reception and Treatment Center includes a "blind feed" food line.
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A prison courtyard at Reception and Treatment Center.
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A dining area at the Reception and Treatment Center seen on Wednesday.
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The public entrance to the Reception and Treatment Center.
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A program room is part of a 384-bed expansion project at the Reception and Treatment Center.
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Construction is ongoing at the Reception and Treatment Center in southwest Lincoln.
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The new Reception and Treatment Center includes 384 new prison beds.
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A mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center.
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A mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center is seen under construction on Wednesday.
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The Reception and Treatment Center has a mental health wing.
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The new kitchen is seen at the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about the center's new mental health wing.
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Part of a prison expansion project includes 384 new beds.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new mental health wing at the center.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd leads a tour of Nebraska's new prison.
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Part of a prison expansion project that includes 384 new prison beds is seen in this photo taken at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Five staff members at the state's Reception and Treatment Center were treated at a Lincoln hospital after they were stabbed by three inmates Wednesday. The center opened last May, combining two state prisons into one massive complex.
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The new structure includes an intake center where nearly every man admitted into the state's prison system will be processed before assigned to a long-term location.
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A hospice bed at Reception and Treatment Center is seen on Wednesday.
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An on-site dental office is part of the new Reception and Treatment Center.
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A skilled nursing bed at Reception and Treatment Center is seen on Wednesday.
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A skilled nursing bed at the Department of Correctional Services' Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln is seen in May 2022.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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An X-ray machine at the new Reception and Treatment Center.
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An admission cell at the Reception and Treatment Center.
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MACHIAS -- The Daughters of the American Revolution have opened a historic building to offer a glimpse of what life was like back in the 1700s.
The Hannah Weston chapter of the D.A.R. opened the Burnham Tavern Museum to the public Wednesday.
The tavern is most notable for its role as a makeshift hospital for British soldiers after the Battle of Machias, also known as the Battle of the Margaretta.
The D.A.R. Is currently looking for anyone that may be interested in volunteering as a docenter, or tour guide, for the historic landmark.
D.A.R. member, Celeste Sherman says, "We have our members volunteer as docents through the summer and we're really having trouble finding enough members as we get older to do the docenting, so it's hard to keep it open and we are looking to have volunteers help us with that ."
Inquires about the tavern and volunteering can be made through the Burnham Tavern Museum's website. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/d-a-r-looking-for-volunteers-for-newly-opened-museum/article_0dc3f134-1b6c-11ee-bb9f-7f2b661d4cb4.html | 2023-07-05T21:32:00 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/d-a-r-looking-for-volunteers-for-newly-opened-museum/article_0dc3f134-1b6c-11ee-bb9f-7f2b661d4cb4.html |
AUGUSTA, Maine — In the halls of the Maine State House, Rep. Sawin Millett often walks with a stack of folders and binders under one arm. Among other things, those papers hold details of the state budget – confusing to many lawmakers, perhaps, but not to Millett, who arguably knows more about those numbers than anyone in state government.
He has been in the Legislature, off and on, for 50 years. Dealing with the state budget and related issues for most of the past 50 years, starting when he was a teacher and school administrator in 1968.
“I’m in my ninth term, which means 17 years in the House of Representatives,” Millett said.
Those numbers, however, are only the start of his remarkable story of public service in Maine.
After serving his initial two terms in the House, at a time when lawmakers were paid so little he had to borrow money to get to Augusta, Millett returned to the position of principal and assistant superintendent in his small, rural school district.
Then, he was hired to be the first executive director of the newly formed Maine School Management Association. In 1975, independent Gov. Jim Longley hired Millett to be Maine’s Commissioner of Education. He held that post through Longley’s four years and for the first six months of the term of Democratic Gov. Joe Brennan.
Millett says he returned to the school management job, but when Republican John McKernan was elected governor, he recruited Millett to be in charge of school finances and then become the state finance commissioner. He held that position for McKernan's two terms, then joined independent Gov. Angus King, first as .egislative director, then in charge of finance for the mental health department.
Millett returned to the House for eight years during the term of Democratic Gov. John Baldacci, becoming the Legislature’s leading expert on the state budget. GOP Gov. Paul LePage hired him again to be finance commissioner, a job Millett left at the end of LePage’s first term.
“I thought I would retire in 2014,” he joked but was soon recruited to help Senate Republicans deal with the budget. Then, in 2018, it was back to the House where Millett is currently serving his 9th term.
It's a record of experience, expertise, and knowledge unmatched in the Legislature.
“Well, I’ve done all those jobs,” said the veteran lawmaker, “Been legislative director, sat in that room 228 [where the Appropriations Committee meets]. Half of my legislative career has been spent in 228. I know those issues.”
His knowledge of those issues impresses those on both sides of the political aisle
“I really appreciate watching him use his analytical thinking skills, which are amazing, “ said longtime Appropriations Democrat Sen. Peggy Rotundo.
She and Millett have served together and worked together to settle multiple state budgets.
“There is little he doesn’t know about finances and state government, and it's just a pleasure to watch that brain work.”
For Millett, the goal is bipartisan solutions to the issues and problems facing the Legislature. The Republican lawmaker says that lesson was taught long ago, in his first years in the House.
“And it was so much fun sitting in a chamber of 151 people, many of them older than my grandfather, and many from rural Maine, farmers, fishermen,” he recalled.
“They weren’t so much in this power game of Democrats versus Republicans. We always reached across the aisle, we were in homogenous seating then, and I sat between a pipe-smoking Democrat and a very wealthy logger from Bridgewater on the Republican side. And here I was a young guy, and I learned more that first session than I did in my master's program at the university,” he said.
There has been a partisan strain in the two most recent budget cycles, as Democrats passed what is referred to as “majority budgets” in 2021 and again this year. Republicans were largely cut out of the decisions in those talks. In both cases, there were separate negotiations on budgets for new or expanded programs, and the GOP did play a role in those decisions.
Despite those challenges, Millett says he still is focused on working with both sides to negotiate successful budgets.
“My questions and my work has always been across the aisle, always helping them to understand the path to a solution. The path to agreement, not to just try to butt heads and out-maneuver people. I say during my campaigns I am going to Augusta to search for solutions to problems. I’m not going there to search for scapegoats. There is no future, nothing gained if all you’re looking for is somebody to blame and [just] vote 'no' on issues that require clear thinking,” he said.
Millett says that’s been his approach for fifty years. And despite frustrations over those years, he still likes the work.
“I wouldn’t be doing it if I didn’t,” he said with a smile. “There is some question [of] how much longer I’ll do it because I’ve been the oldest person in the Legislature the last three years. And I’m not term-limited, but each night when I get home, like I did last night, got home [at] 11:30, and wonder: should I still be doing this?”
For now, he is still doing it. Millett is still the one many look to for answers when the questions become difficult, even after 50 years of helping Maine's government make the tough choices. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/after-fifty-years-sawin-millett-still-a-leader-in-maine-legislature-politics/97-377346a0-e847-49dd-a28e-09c24df6e755 | 2023-07-05T21:39:24 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/after-fifty-years-sawin-millett-still-a-leader-in-maine-legislature-politics/97-377346a0-e847-49dd-a28e-09c24df6e755 |
Work will soon begin to repave sections of Lake Mary Road, County Officials said.
The $1.95 million project will replace the existing pavement in travel lanes along the 6.4-mile stretch of Lake Mary Road from the Flagstaff city limits south to approximately Milepost (MP) 333, which is just north of the Upper Lake Mary boat dock and recreation area.
C & E Paving & Grading is scheduled to work weekdays during daylight hours with some weekend work possible. Traffic control will be in place to guide vehicles through the construction zone.
Drivers should expect delays, plan travel accordingly, and are encouraged to use extra caution and obey posted speed limits though the construction zone. This project is scheduled to be completed in August; however, this schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen factors. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/work-to-begin-on-lake-mary-road-throughout-july-into-august/article_977872d4-1b70-11ee-ae2d-0354d9881068.html | 2023-07-05T21:40:15 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/work-to-begin-on-lake-mary-road-throughout-july-into-august/article_977872d4-1b70-11ee-ae2d-0354d9881068.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Fire-EMS working to put out a house fire on the 1400 block of Salem Ave SW.
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A man is dead and a minor is in the hospital following a double shooting that took place in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
At 4:20 p.m. along 400 E. Wyoming Avenue police said that two people were found suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 15-year-old boy who was shot in the leg and a man, age 18-25, who was shot twice in the stomach and leg, according to police.
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Both victims were transported to the hospital. The minor was placed in stable condition and the man was pronounced dead at 4:43 p.m.
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DETROIT — Stellantis says that when it starts to sell compact and midsize electric vehicles off new underpinnings next year, they will be able to go up to 435 miles per charge.
The company made the claim Wednesday as it unveiled its new medium-sized platform designed for the purpose of housing battery packs and electric drive trains.
Stellantis says the range will be best in the compact and midsize segments, which generally is about 300 miles at present.
Carlos Tavares, CEO of the company that was formed in a merger of Fiat Chrysler and France's Peugeot S.A., said Stellantis plans to roll out no fewer than 47 EVs worldwide by the end of next year. Details on the vehicles will come later in the year, he said.
The first vehicle off the platform will be the next generation of what's known now as the Peugeot 3008, a small crossover SUV. The first new vehicle off the platform will come later this year, he said.
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The new vehicles will also have a lower-range standard battery pack that can go over 310 miles per charge, the company said. The new EVs will be sold by the Peugeot, Opel and Lancia brands, as well as Chrysler in the U.S., he said.
Tavares said the company will be able to build up to 2 million vehicles per year off the new platform at factories in France, Italy, Germany and different locations in North America. Stellantis also plans to build smaller vehicles costing below 25,000 euros ($27,153) on the platform in Southeast Asia and perhaps lower-cost countries in Europe to better compete with automakers in China, Tavares said.
He said all plants in France, for instance, are getting vehicles with higher profit margins to cover higher variable costs. "If we want to fight against our Chinese competitors we need to make sure that we can use the same recipes as what they are using," Tavares said.
Tavares has said that EVs generally cost 40% more to produce than internal combustion vehicles. He says the company has to trim costs on EVs to protect affordability for the middle class, as well as to keep the company profitable.
Stellantis said the new medium platform can be used for off-road vehicles such as Jeeps. It also can be adapted for use with an internal combustion powertrain, but it's optimal use is for EVs.
The medium platform is the first of four that the company is planning to handle modular vehicles. The others are small, large and frame, to be used for trucks. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/stellantis-says-new-small--and-medium-sized-evs-will-get-up-to-435-miles/article_a6cad274-1b6e-11ee-b3a2-8b77d7ec64ad.html | 2023-07-05T21:43:40 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/stellantis-says-new-small--and-medium-sized-evs-will-get-up-to-435-miles/article_a6cad274-1b6e-11ee-b3a2-8b77d7ec64ad.html |
EAST CHICAGO — The school district has reinstated its chief financial officer after an investigation cleared her name in a controversy over her role in the use of school property in a political campaign.
CFO Lela Simmons has returned to work following a nearly two-month suspension arising from giving the city parks department a pallet of disinfectant wipes designated for school sanitation.
School Superintendent Javier Abrego announced at a June 23 school board meeting that an attorney for the school district investigated her part in the controversy “and concluded no wrongdoing and therefore the CFO returned to work last week.”
The audience at the June 23 school board meeting can be heard in a video recording applauded the brief announcement.
Simmons couldn’t be reached Wednesday afternoon for comment.
The controversy arose in the runup to the heated May 2 Democratic primary election for mayor and the nine-member city council.
ECTV, city hall’s publicity arm, posted Facebook photos of School Board Trustee Vanessa Hernandez-Orange and Mayor Anthony Copeland giving away Lysol wipes packs to apartment residents.
Copeland was campaigning for reelection as in a tightly contested race against North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.
Hernandez-Orange, working as Copeland’s city parks director, was one of nine Democrats running for three at-large city council seats.
Hernandez-Orange said she had asked Simmons to release the disinfectant wipes from school storage so the city’s parks department could hand them out as gifts at an April 1 Easter event at Washington Park.
She said Simmons later gave approval for more wipes to be handed out to the public April 11 at the James Hunter Senior Building at the Northtown Senior Apartments, 3625 Pulaski St.
School Trustees Joel Rodriguez and Jesse Gomez publicly complained in April about the wipes giveaway violated school policy to stay out of partisan politics and further violated policy by failing to notify Superintendent Abrego of the political stunt.
Hernandez-Orange accused Gomez, who was running against her for a city council seat, and Rodriguez of unnecessarily creating a public scandal over a harmless giveaway of sanitary wipes just before their effectiveness expired uselessly in school storage.
Nevertheless, Superintendent Abrego suspended Simmons with pay and called for an investigation by an outside law firm.
Hernandez-Orange won the May 2 Democratic nomination to the city council. She faces no Republican opposition in the Nov. 7. She recently said she will step down from the school board in five months.
Gomez lost his council race and remains on the school board.
The school board voted Tuesday to terminate Abrego after criticism of his year-long administration of the school district and will soon begin the process of looking for a new school superintendent.
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East Chicago CFO Lila Simmons was reinstated last month following a two-month suspension over her role in the unapproved giveaway of school district handwipes. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/east-chicago/ec-school-district-clears-and-reinstates-cfo-lila-simmons/article_2e846ccc-1b6d-11ee-b10b-d79ebac6903a.html | 2023-07-05T21:43:46 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/east-chicago/ec-school-district-clears-and-reinstates-cfo-lila-simmons/article_2e846ccc-1b6d-11ee-b10b-d79ebac6903a.html |
MITCHELL — A small group of Mitchell women are looking to make a big impact on the community with the formation of a new organization that donates money to support local nonprofits.
Teresa Hart is among the group of five Mitchell women who helped launch Mitchell’s 100 Women United organization a little over a month ago. Since its inception, the group has grown to 45 members.
“It was five friends who came together and decided Mitchell could use this. It’s just a great way for many women to come together with a little money for a greater cause,” Hart said. “Our goal is to try and get 100 members.”
Each member of the group pays an annual $200 fee, which is then pooled together and donated to a local nonprofit organization that is selected by the group members. For nonprofits to enter the drawing, they must be nominated by at least one of the 100 Women United members.
The first drawing to announce five nonprofits in the running for the first donation is slated to take place Thursday. Nominees must also meet qualifications established by the group.
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“The first five (nonprofits) drawn will be asked to give a five-minute powerpoint presentation on July 20. After those presentations, everybody in the group votes,” Hart said of the selection process. “The nonprofit selected walks away with the money that night. They also have to come back to another meeting after being selected and give a 10 minute presentation on how their money we donated is being used.”
The idea of creating a Mitchell organization was sparked by Traci Loecker after she learned about Yankton’s 100 Women United group from a morning news segment.
After Loecker reached out to four friends — Hart, Brandy Campbell, Kelsi Hart and Jeni McLaughlin — about creating a Mitchell chapter, they all jumped on board. The group of five women now make up Mitchell’s 100 Women United committee who are steering the new organization.
The Yankton 100 Women United group became a huge success when it formed in recent years, which gave Mitchell’s committee members a blueprint to follow.
Hart said Yankton’s chapter boasts 170 members and recently raised $17,000 for the community’s baseball organization.
“Seeing how much Yankton’s group has taken off really shows what the potential we have here in Mitchell,” Hart said.
Considering many Mitchell nonprofits rely on community donations and fundraising campaigns, the 100 Women United group will bring an additional funding stream to the area.
If the organization reaches its goal of 100 members, Hart said it would allow the group to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit organization every six months.
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“If people in our community can come together with a little to give a lot, it would have a huge impact on the organizations that make our community a better place,” she said. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/new-mitchell-organization-aims-to-unite-100-women-around-supporting-nonprofits-through-donations | 2023-07-05T21:44:05 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/new-mitchell-organization-aims-to-unite-100-women-around-supporting-nonprofits-through-donations |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Parts of the I-20 Service Roads between FM 1788 and LP 250 will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday night.
Wednesday night, CR 1250 will be closed at the North Frontage Road intersection from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
Thursday night, CR 1270 will be closed at the South Frontage Road intersection from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
Frontage Road may require brief stops for construction vehicle movement. Watch for warning signs and flaggers in this work zone. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/1-20-service-roads-between-fm-1788-and-lp-250-will-be-closed-wednesday-and-thursday-night/513-fcb082a5-8e91-4d88-9857-c629eaa66551 | 2023-07-05T21:45:09 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/1-20-service-roads-between-fm-1788-and-lp-250-will-be-closed-wednesday-and-thursday-night/513-fcb082a5-8e91-4d88-9857-c629eaa66551 |
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.
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DALLAS — Artificial intelligence has been making headlines as of late as various programs become more accessible to the general public.
And among the craze is AI art that can be generated by the different tools at the public's disposal.
One housing company, All Star Home, decided to put AI to the test -- by having it generate images of what it thinks the typical home in each U.S. state looks like.
The company said it used the AI program Midjourney to make the images by giving it the same prompt for all 50 states and for the country's 30 largest cities.
The prompt is as follows: "a typical, beautiful house in [insert location here] in 2023. Photorealistic, very realistic, life-like, sunny day, as if taken with a Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L lens at 1/4 sec, f/7.1 and ISO400"
All Star Home said Midjourney created four images per prompt, so the company chose the image that looked the most realistic and had simple surroundings.
Let's take a look at what the program generated for homes in the state of Texas and the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and El Paso. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-does-ai-think-typical-home-texas-dallas-fort-worth-houston-austin-look-like/287-0c9a3688-bf10-4531-9178-47e588b8ffc8 | 2023-07-05T21:45:13 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-does-ai-think-typical-home-texas-dallas-fort-worth-houston-austin-look-like/287-0c9a3688-bf10-4531-9178-47e588b8ffc8 |
ATLANTIC CITY — A project likely to be New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy producer reached what company officials described as a major milestone Wednesday, setting the stage for onshore work to begin this fall and offshore construction to start next year.
Ocean Wind 1 announced it received its record of decision from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which falls under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The company describes it as a major step for the planned construction of wind turbines off South Jersey, starting about 15 miles off the beach.
“Ocean Wind 1 is on the cusp of making history as construction on New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm is set to begin in a few short months, delivering on the promise of good-paying jobs, local investment and clean energy,” said David Hardy, Group EVP and CEO Americas at Ørsted, the Danish multinational company that owns Ocean Wind.
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A statement from the company included laudatory comments from multiple state officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy, a major backer of offshore wind.
But along the coast, in many of the communities closest to the project area, opposition remains strong.
Cape May County officials have pledged to do all they legally can to disrupt the project. Mike Donohue, an attorney and former Superior Court judge working with the county to organize that opposition, said Wednesday the county is going to look at what more can be done.
“The county of Cape May is reviewing the 177 page record of decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and related agencies released today,” Donohue said Wednesday afternoon. “Upon completion of that review, the county will determine what avenues for legal challenges, if any, exist to pursue.”
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Multiple elected officials, from the municipal level to U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, have spoken against the project, raising concerns about its impact on tourism and the fishing industry, and about the potential for environmental damage and harm to marine life if the project gets built.
But at the state level, officials have also cited the environment and the economy in their support.
“The announcement of Ocean Wind 1’s Record of Decision today represents a pivotal inflection point not just for Ørsted, but for New Jersey’s nation-leading offshore wind industry as a whole,” Murphy said in a statement. “By preparing to begin onshore construction this fall, Ocean Wind 1 will help bring New Jersey one crucial step closer to achieving a 100% clean energy economy by 2035 and 11,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2040. Just as importantly, as we continue to cultivate burgeoning new industries while confronting the worsening climate crisis, our state’s first offshore wind project will generate thousands of good-paying union jobs and considerable environmental benefits for generations to come.”
Ocean Wind 1 will soon move from the development and permitting phase to the construction phase, company officials said, with onshore activities beginning in the fall, including the project’s onshore underground transmission line and onshore substations.
A recent legal notification indicated that one element of the onshore plans will change compared to what was previously proposed.
In Upper Township, power transmission lines will be installed through a system called “jack and bore,” instead of a trench to install lines under existing railroad lines leading to the former B.L. England power plant. That will mean digging a tunnel so there is no surface disruption in that area.
Offshore installation of the project’s monopile foundations and GE Haliade-X wind turbines is expected to begin in 2024. Monopiles for Ocean Wind 1 are being welded, sandblasted and painted at EEW American Offshore Structures’ facility at the Port of Paulsboro, the first monopile fabrication facility in the country, according to the company.
Plans call for up to 98 wind turbine generators within the project lease area, which will be visible from the beach. The upper tip of the wind turbine blade will be more than 900 feet above the water, with each turbine describing a circle with a diameter of more than 500 feet, set on a monopile in an underwater foundation.
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“Ørsted has made significant investments in the facility as part of its commitment to building a local, American offshore wind supply chain,” reads the statement Wednesday. “New Jersey-based PSEG will support Ocean Wind 1 with construction management, environmental permitting and compliance services for the onshore substations and transmission cable installation scope.”
The announcement quoted representatives of labor organizations and environmental groups, each describing the project as a step toward a cleaner energy future and the decision as a vital part of seeing the project through.
Ocean Wind 1 has been working toward the approval since 2019, company officials said.
While Ocean Wind seems likely to be the first offshore wind farm in New Jersey, it is not planned to be the last, with other projects working their way through the permitting and approval process. The next furthest along is the Atlantic Shores project, with a wind farm in the works a little farther north on the coastline.
Also on Wednesday, the organization Save LBI called for a redraft of the draft environmental impact statement on that project, arguing in part that the existing impact statement does not consider the cumulative impact of offshore wind development in multiple lease areas off New Jersey and New York. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-wind-1-receives-federal-approval-offshore-work-to-start-next-year/article_c638aa70-1b71-11ee-be0b-5b133806cbed.html | 2023-07-05T21:49:14 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-wind-1-receives-federal-approval-offshore-work-to-start-next-year/article_c638aa70-1b71-11ee-be0b-5b133806cbed.html |
SAN MARCOS, Texas — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Iconic Village Apartment fire that happened on July 20, 2018, in San Marcos, authorities announced on Wednesday.
The suspect’s identity has not been revealed yet, but the San Marcos Fire Department, the San Marcos Police Department, the Houston Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Hays County District Attorney’s Office, Hays County Justice of the Peace and the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Ranger Division will host a news conference on Thursday morning.
The fire killed five people – Dru Estes, 20, of San Antonio; Belinda Moats, 21, of Big Wells; Haley Michele Frizzell, 19, of San Angelo; David Angel Ortiz, 21, of Pasadena; and James Phillip Miranda, 23, of Mount Pleasant.
Multiple other people were injured in the fire, including Zachary Sutterfield, who sustained third-degree burns to nearly 70% of his body and a brain injury. He shared his story with KVUE in 2019.
The fire near Texas State University began just before 4:30 a.m. while most residents were asleep. When the fire broke out, there was no sprinkler system. The apartment complex wasn't required to put one in because it wasn't required when it was built 50 years ago.
On Nov. 30, 2018, the San Marcos Fire Department and the ATF announced the fire was started intentionally and the deaths had been ruled homicides. In 2021, investigators determined that an accelerant was allegedly used to ignite the fire.
In October 2022, an investigative team was formed that was dedicated to solving the open investigation. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/iconic-village-apartment-fire-san-marcos-arrest/269-7b77bbf8-14c4-4cb4-863a-3510ecdbc1ff | 2023-07-05T21:51:50 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/iconic-village-apartment-fire-san-marcos-arrest/269-7b77bbf8-14c4-4cb4-863a-3510ecdbc1ff |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — An investigation is underway after a small plane flipped over at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport on Wednesday.
City officials said the Cessna 180A plane flipped after heavy braking on the runway. There were two pilots on board at the time.
According to the city, the pilots were not injured. The plane had "heavy damage," the city said.
The airport was closed as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigated the incident.
Further details were not immediately released. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/small-plane-flips-over-grand-prairie-texas-airport/287-436fb9d8-bcd1-43a5-85e2-ce3d3da680d1 | 2023-07-05T21:51:57 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/small-plane-flips-over-grand-prairie-texas-airport/287-436fb9d8-bcd1-43a5-85e2-ce3d3da680d1 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — The City of Lancaster announced on Wednesday plans to launch monthly water billing in August, alongside paperless options and linking multiple properties on one account.
Beginning August 1, the City will transition from the existing quarterly water billing system into a monthly billing cycle.
Officials state these changes will aim to better serve customers by offering increased visibility into their water usage.
Additionally, the City will be rolling out online customer accounts which will give customers the options of paperless billing and linking multiple properties into one utility account.
City officials remind residents that they will need to create an online customer account in order to pay their bills alone; the previous method of only entering an account number to pay online will not work moving forward.
"We are pleased to offer our customers more convenience and flexibility through the introduction of monthly billing and the option to go paperless. This transition aligns with our commitment to providing exceptional service and prioritizing sustainability," stated the City of Lancaster's Director of Public Works, Steve Campbell.
Residents of the City of Lancaster residents who are interested in creating an account and choosing paperless billing can visit the City's website here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/city-of-lancaster-announces-future-water-billing-options-fox43/521-40c3ca7b-cdf8-401a-873b-3bdd4298c42c | 2023-07-05T21:56:36 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/city-of-lancaster-announces-future-water-billing-options-fox43/521-40c3ca7b-cdf8-401a-873b-3bdd4298c42c |
KEMPNER, 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 Kempner, Texas. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash in Austin and an alleged slow response of Austin Police officers.
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 with a screen at checkout.
Wheeler also talks about how generous Texas tippers are compared to the rest of the US.
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A bizarre mishap unfolded just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday in the small Tarrant County community of White Settlement.
Police and firefighters responded to the 700 block of Vaquero Street where they put out a fire in a backyard beekeeping operation and recovered the body of 78-year-old beekeeper Graham Davis.
Davis' son declined to comment on the loss but provided NBC 5 with a picture of his father, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.
A neighbor called 911 reporting a fire in the backyard bee hive area, according to police.
It's not yet clear what led up to the fire or the man's death, according to police.
White Settlement Chief of Police Christopher Cook says the victim's son told officers his dad intended to harvest honey.
Police also spoke with residents nearby who said it was not uncommon for Davis to tend to the hives.
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Beekeepers use smokers to help keep bee colonies calm during inspections.
"We haven't ruled out the possibility that the man could've been overwhelmed by the bees which could've caused a medical reaction for him to fall or that the man suffered a medical condition which caused him to fall in the beehive area," said Cook.
These are questions the fire marshal and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will look to answer in the coming days.
The damage was so severe, authorities couldn't immediately say whether Davis was wearing protective clothing at the time of the fire.
The incident also proved to be challenging for first responders.
"The bees were very aggressive, bees swarming police officers and firefighters," said Cook.
Two officers and two firefighters are okay after being stung on the scene, according to WSPD.
Authorities called in beekeepers to help relocate the bees, including the queen.
Chief Cook says the investigation will also look at local regulations on backyard bee-keeping operations which are regulated at the state and local levels.
The neighborhood has grown from a rural area into one with new homes under construction.
It is not immediately clear if the city has regulations pertaining to backyard beekeeping operations. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-reported-in-backyard-bee-keeping-operation-firefighters-recover-body-of-78-year-old-beekeeper/3290106/ | 2023-07-05T22:10:14 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-reported-in-backyard-bee-keeping-operation-firefighters-recover-body-of-78-year-old-beekeeper/3290106/ |
A new H-E-B grocery store in McKinney will open later this month.
The Texas-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that the McKinney H-E-B will be open for business on Wednesday, July 19 at 6 a.m. The store will be located near Eldorado Parkway and Custer Road.
This will be the company’s third store currently under construction in the DFW Metroplex – all three are located north of Dallas.
“We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our third store in Collin County in the vibrant community of McKinney,” said Juan-Carlos Rück, H-E-B executive vice president of North West Food Drug. “Our company, just like the city of McKinney, has a rich history in Texas. We have a passion and commitment to serve the cities in which we operate. We look forward to adding more than 500 McKinney Partners to our H-E-B family and giving back to organizations that help this area thrive.”
Recent openings at stores in Plano and Frisco included camping out early before opening, which lead to massive lines of anxious shoppers.
The McKinney location will operate 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Distinct features will include a large dedicated curbside zone at the back of the store, a fuel station with a car wash, a Pharmacy drive-thru and a True Texas BBQ.
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The Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden are adjusting their hours of operation to combat high summer temperatures.
The zoo and botanic garden will open and close an hour earlier, starting July 10.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden summer hours
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Members can get early access at 7 a.m.
Fort Worth Zoo summer hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The two destinations are doing so in an effort to "beat the heat," according to zoo officials.
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"By adjusting our hours, we hope guests will take advantage of the extra morning hour. Shaded pathways, ample seating, extra fans and misters exist throughout the Zoo to ensure that everyone has a positive experience," said Zoo Executive Director Mike Fouraker.
"You can get a break from the heat by visiting one of our indoor, airconditioned spaces, like the Museum of Living Art."
All areas of the zoo and botanic garden will operate according to the adjusted hours.
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Central Texas is gaining access to more crisp vegetables. Revol Greens opened its new facility in May and have begun shipping its product. The company claims its new greenhouse is the largest in the world.
“It’s pretty amazing, and it’s longer than a football field wide, and it’s quite a number of football fields the other way,” said Revol Green CEO Michael Wainscott.
The facility sits on 20 acres of land in Temple, Texas, just down the road from H-E-B’s distribution center. It has an additional 40 acres available for future expansion. “Temple’s centrally located so we can get to Dallas, even get to Houston, San Antonio and Austin (are) all right there.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds will convene the Iowa Legislature for a special session next week in an effort to "address the issue of abortion," she announced Wednesday.
The special session will take place on Tuesday, July 11 at 8:30 a.m. Any new legislation is expected to easily pass through the Iowa Republican supermajority.
"Iowans have elected representatives willing to stand up for the rights of the unborn and, in doing so, they have voted strongly in support of pro-life principles and against the arbitrary destruction of innocent, defenseless lives,” Reynolds said in the release.
The news comes just weeks after the Iowa Supreme Court split 3-3 on Gov. Kim Reynolds' six-week abortion bill, maintaining access to abortions up until the 20-week mark in pregnancy.
“In 2018, I proposed, the legislature passed, and I proudly signed into law legislation that protected unborn babies from abortion once a heartbeat was detectable," Reynolds said in a statement. "After years of litigation, the Iowa Supreme Court was split 3-3 last month in its opinion regarding whether a lower court’s injunction of the Fetal Heartbeat Law should be dissolved. This lack of action disregards the will of Iowa voters and lawmakers who will not rest until the unborn are protected by law."
Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst denounced Reynolds' decision to call a special session in a press release, stating in part:
“Governor Reynolds’ call for a special session today is all politics, when our work should be about people. She caved to the special interests and is now demanding lawmakers send her a bill to ban abortion in just six days. It’s clear the Governor and GOP leaders aren’t listening to Iowans because a strong majority supports reproductive freedom."
Most Republican-led states have significantly curbed abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. Separately, the Iowa Supreme Court in 2022 reversed an opinion that said the state constitution affirms a fundamental right to abortion.
After those rulings, Reynolds declined to call a special session last year to enact new restrictions, instead choosing to work through the state courts to try to get the 2018 ban into effect. The law had been blocked by a 2019 district court ruling.
The law banned abortion once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. It included exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, incest and fetal abnormality.
Any new ban is likely to be challenged in state court.
Reynolds has ordered a special session just one other year, in 2021, when lawmakers came together in two separate special sessions to approve the drawing of congressional and legislative districts. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-legislature-special-session-july-11-abortion-rights-supreme-court-governor-kim-reynolds/524-92597483-1aac-49e5-9fad-f47ebcf9cfba | 2023-07-05T22:13:14 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-legislature-special-session-july-11-abortion-rights-supreme-court-governor-kim-reynolds/524-92597483-1aac-49e5-9fad-f47ebcf9cfba |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A crash involving two SUVs near downtown San Angelo Wednesday afternoon slowed traffic as San Angelo Police and Fire departments worked the scene.
San Angelo Police Department Officer N. Long said a black Infinity SUV was traveling northbound on South Koenigheim Street and a blue Chevrolet Equinox was traveling west on West Beauregard Avenue.
"At this time, it's unknown who disregarded the red light," Long said. "But the units collided in the intersection."
He said the driver of the Equinox was taken to Shannon Medical Center for minor injuries.
No citations were issued at the scene, Long said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/two-suvs-collide-at-busy-san-angelo-intersection/504-f7a786c7-7ff1-4106-be0e-45e19e0f927c | 2023-07-05T22:13:57 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/two-suvs-collide-at-busy-san-angelo-intersection/504-f7a786c7-7ff1-4106-be0e-45e19e0f927c |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Titusville police on Wednesday released the names of the two men shot and killed in a double homicide that happened Monday at an apartment complex.
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The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was not random.
It happened along Knox McRae Drive north of State Road 50. Police have not released any suspect information yet, but it is believed to be an isolated incident.
READ: 2 dead in shooting outside Titusville apartment complex
However, neighbors like Richard Pedraza are left uneasy. Police knocked on his door shortly after Monday’s shooting.
“They’re asking me if I heard gunshots and I told them, ‘Look, we’ve had fireworks going off since 12 o’clock at night, and so I wouldn’t know the difference at that point,’” he said.
READ: Residents of Titusville apartment complex uneasy after 2 men shot, killed in parking lot
Titusville police said notifying the next of kin for the two Cocoa men took longer than anticipated.
Investigators are still hopeful they might be able to locate some video surveillance of Monday’s shooting.
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HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Houston Fire Department will soon host its 15th annual junior fire academy.
The junior fire academy shows kids the ins and outs of becoming a firefighter.
"They seem to have a really good time; and over the past years, we've actually brought out a few volunteer recruits from those ranks, "Houston Fire Chief Jonathan Blankenship said.
The academy will be held on July 24-25 and July 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Registrations are open until July 12.
Any parent wanting to register their child can call the Houston Fire Department’s non-emergency number 662-456-4190 or visit the fire station at 226 East Madison Street. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/houston-fd-to-host-15th-junior-fire-academy/article_ee4844fe-1b75-11ee-8967-8bc51174f457.html | 2023-07-05T22:15:29 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/houston-fd-to-host-15th-junior-fire-academy/article_ee4844fe-1b75-11ee-8967-8bc51174f457.html |
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A death investigation was underway at an apartment complex on July 4th, the Kissimmee Police Department said Wednesday afternoon.
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Police were called shortly after 8:45 p.m. to conduct a well-being check at the Heatherwood Apartments on North Hoagland Boulevard near West Vine Street.
Detectives said they discovered a body in one of the apartments and launched a death investigation.
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The victim’s identification has not been released as detectives are still trying to notify the person’s relatives.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A warning from the FBI may impact what you share online and post on social media.
The agency says some criminals are now using artificial intelligence to transform harmless photos into explicit content. Officials explain that advances in artificial intelligence are improving the quality of fake images.
“Anybody can now access can digitally manipulate or edit these images and create harmful content out of benign content,” said Lauren Coffren, Executive Director of the Exploited Children Division at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The FBI reports the victims range from children and adults. According to the alert, many of them didn’t even know their photos were copied, manipulated, and shared until someone else told them.
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Other times, the altered images are sent directly to victims of harassment. The FBI warns criminals are threatening to share these deepfakes on social media if they aren’t paid a ransom.
“Payment does not stop the threats, it just increases the requests for more and more and more money,” said Coffren.
The FBI warns victims are also targeted for sextortion. This type of crime typically happens when victims are coerced into sharing sexually explicit photos or videos of themselves. In this case, the agency says criminals may use these fake pictures to get victims to send them real sexually explicit content.
Experts say it may be difficult to prevent these crimes because many of us use the Internet so that’s why they want you to have a plan just in case this happens to you or your child.
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People can report instances of child sexual exploitation or even these images that have been created at benign images to the cyber tipline,” said Coffren. “They can get assistance and help from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to get that content taken down.”
Coffren said they’re also urging AI creators and lawmakers to act too.
“We need more guardrails around this type of technology before too much imagery is created that is completely indistinguishable,” she said.
FBI officials started tracking an increase in sextortion cases involving fake images or videos in April.
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The FBI recommends the following tips when sharing content or engaging with users online:
- Monitor children’s online activity and discuss risks associated with sharing personal content
- Use discretion when posting images, videos, and personal content online, particularly those that include children or their information.
- Images, videos, or personal information posted online can be captured, manipulated, and distributed by malicious actors without your knowledge or consent.
- Once the content is shared on the internet, it can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to remove it once it is circulated or posted by other parties.
- Run frequent online searches of your and your children’s information (e.g., full name, address, phone number, etc.) to help identify the exposure and spread of personal information on the internet.
- Apply privacy settings on social media accounts—including setting profiles and your friends lists as private—to limit the public exposure of your photos, videos, and other personal information.
- Consider using reverse image search engines to locate any photos or videos that have circulated on the internet without your knowledge.
- Exercise caution when accepting friend requests, communicating, engaging in video conversations, or sending images to individuals you do not know personally. Be especially wary of individuals who immediately ask or pressure you to provide them. Those items could be screen-captured, recorded, manipulated, shared without your knowledge or consent, and used to exploit you or someone you know.
- Do not provide any unknown or unfamiliar individuals with money or other items of value. Complying with malicious actors does not guarantee your sensitive photos or content will not be shared.
- Use discretion when interacting with known individuals online who appear to be acting outside their normal pattern of behavior. Hacked social media accounts can easily be manipulated by malicious actors to gain the trust of friends or contacts to further criminal schemes or activity.
- Secure social media and other online accounts using complex passwords or passphrases and multi-factor authentication.
- Research the privacy, data sharing, and data retention policies of social media platforms, apps, and websites before uploading and sharing images, videos, or other personal content.
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PITTSBURGH — A group of teenagers fighting with one another just before the Fourth of July fireworks in Downtown Pittsburgh was caught on camera.
That wasn’t the only thing that raised safety concerns Tuesday night. A scare from firecrackers that were set off during the fireworks show sent people running from Point State Park.
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WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — The owner of a property management company for a large HOA community in Winter Springs has been arrested on embezzlement charges.
Investigators said Tammi Morrison stole nearly $600,000 of the HOA’s money in the short time she was in charge.
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Winter Springs police said Morrison used the HOA dues to pay her rent, for car repairs, and gave money to her family. Homeowners here say they feel duped.
Officers said Morrison runs Morrison Management LLC, a property management company for several HOAs in the area.
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In 2021, she took over managing the finances for Mt. Greenwood and The Vineyards at Mt. Greenwood HOA.
In August 2022, Winter Springs police said they received a complaint from the homeowners association.
Morrison was arrested last month and charged with grand theft.
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Morrison is out of jail after posting $15,000.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Three small aircrafts flipped over in Wednesday afternoon storms at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, according to officials.
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Two of the aircrafts were not tied down, airport officials said. One was not airworthy and used by an aircraft maintenance school and the other was being used for flight instruction, according to the airport.
READ: Strong thunderstorms bring downpours, lightning & damaging winds to the area
The third aircraft was privately owned and tied down, but its ropes broke free, airport officials said.
No injuries were reported.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Three people were injured Tuesday after a batch of fireworks exploded during a Fourth of July celebration in a Lake Conroe neighborhood.
There was a large crowd that attended the celebration put together by neighbors in the community. Firefighters said the crowd was so big, that it made it difficult to make it to the scene of the explosion in the 12000 block of Pegasus Drive.
Once firefighters were able to make it through, they found three people injured from the explosion that lead to a fire. At least one of them had significant injuries.
All three were taken to a hospital.
The Montgomery County Fire Marshall's Office is investigating.
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — An investigation is underway after a small plane flipped over at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport on Wednesday.
City officials said the Cessna 180A plane flipped after heavy braking on the runway. There were two pilots on board at the time.
According to the city, the pilots were not injured. The plane had "heavy damage," the city said.
The airport was closed as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigated the incident.
Further details were not immediately released. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/small-plane-flips-over-grand-prairie-texas-airport/287-436fb9d8-bcd1-43a5-85e2-ce3d3da680d1 | 2023-07-05T22:16:09 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/small-plane-flips-over-grand-prairie-texas-airport/287-436fb9d8-bcd1-43a5-85e2-ce3d3da680d1 |
Ormond dog beach pilot program headed for Volusia County Council vote on Tuesday
People could soon have a spot on the beach for their pooches to enjoy legally.
The Volusia County Council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to enact a pilot program in Ormond Beach to allow dogs on the beach. The pilot program would allow dogs on 0.6 miles of beach, with restrictions, between Milsap Road and Rockefeller Drive.
Here's a look at some key components of the plan, according to county council documents:
What would be allowed on the dog beach?
The proposal would allow dogs in the area from sunrise to sunset for 18 months starting on Nov. 1 with requirements:
- People have to pick up their dog's poop.
- Dogs aren't allowed to mess with dunes or wildlife.
- Dogs must be on leashes, and the leashes can be up to 6 feet long.
- Dogs have to be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, and owners would need to have proof on hand.
- People have to obey any rules posted by the county on the dog beach.
The council could decide to require people to pay for a permit to access the beach, but that fee is not in the proposed ordinance yet.
What amenities would the dog beach have?
Visitors have multiple nearby parking lots to choose from with 253 off-beach spaces.
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The dog-beach area would be designated by signs, possibly at each beach ramp and via flags on the beach at each end. The area would have dispensers for dog bags at each beach ramp and on each trash or recycle bin stand, and the area would have 26 dispenser stations.
A county employee would staff the area to enforce the rules.
What will it cost?
A full-time animal control officer would cost about $54,500 a year for salary and benefits, "operational costs" of $17,000 a year, and one-time equipment costs of up to $25,000.
The dispenser stations will cost $2,574, and the bags will cost about $6,000 a year, according to county estimates.
The Lohman family offered to give the county $100,000 to help get the program started. Daytona Dog Beach Inc. officials plan to fund the bags and dispensers.
How did we get here?
The county council has discussed dogs on the beach multiple times over the years. The council talked about the pilot program idea in March but put off a decision to get more information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about beach conservation requirements.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said via email to the county in April that the proposal being considered Tuesday wouldn't require changing the Habitat Conservation Plan. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/05/a-volusia-county-dog-beach-pilot-program-is-headed-for-a-vote/70383379007/ | 2023-07-05T22:16:33 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/05/a-volusia-county-dog-beach-pilot-program-is-headed-for-a-vote/70383379007/ |
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Chancellor Park Farmer's Market has temporarily moved to the 306 Court Street parking lot.
This is due to construction taking place at Chancellor Park.
The market is now held Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the shared upper parking lot of the Bosnian Islamic Association of Utica Mosque and City Hall.
The farmer's market will return to Chancellor Park after construction is complete.
The cap on per-day FreshConnect issuance per person is $50 at the market. Those using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can purchase $50 of the EBT tokens and then receive 25 FreshConnect coupons per purchase. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/chancellor-park-farmers-market-moved-to-court-street/article_a766cfde-1b65-11ee-b7c1-b7ec6187c669.html | 2023-07-05T22:19:42 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/chancellor-park-farmers-market-moved-to-court-street/article_a766cfde-1b65-11ee-b7c1-b7ec6187c669.html |
New York State is spending $516 million in bridge and culvert infrastructure. It’s called the BRIDGE NY initiative. The State Department of Transportation will be replacing or repairing 140 bridges, and improving culverts across the state. New York State D.O.T. Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez says this money is in addition to previous investments, and talked about what the Mohawk Valley can expect.
"It’s going to build on the more than $716 million that has previously been awarded to local governments under this initiative. Here in the Mohawk Valley alone we’re going to see $35.2 million being allocated for 18 bridge and culvert projects."
This funding will support all phases of project delivery, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and of course, construction.
"What we really want to do is stop putting band aids on things. What we want to do is make sure that a permanent fix is in place, and that’s what this investment allows us to do."
Follow Detour signs will be popping up as these projects get underway, so be sure to give yourself some extra travel time.
"It’ll be well worth it in the end. For the short amount of inconvenience that you may have to suffer, the investment long-term, and the sustainability, and the reliability that will come from the repairs and the rehabilitation of this bridge, I know the community will find not only satisfying, but necessary."
Here's a complete list of the BRIDGE NY projects, and the money allocated for each project:
Capital Region - $44.5 million
- $2.473 million to Albany County for the superstructure replacement of the Route 352 bridge over Fox Creek.
- $1.244 million to the Town of Guilderland for the replacement of the Foundry Road culvert carrying the tributary to Hunger Kill, Albany County.
- $1.134 million to Greene County for the replacement of the Platte Cove Mountain Road bridge over Plattekill Creek.
- $1.242 million to Greene County for the replacement of the Sunnyside Road bridge over Bowery Creek.
- $1.5 million to Greene County for the replacement of the Route 3 culvert carrying the tributary to Brownell Creek.
- $2.28 million to the City of Troy for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying First Street and Second Street over Ferry Street, Rensselaer County.
- $783,000 to the City of Rensselaer to replace the decking on the Washington Street bridge over Mill Creek, Rensselaer County.
- $2.511 million to Rensselaer County for the replacement of the Plank Road bridge over the Poesten Kill.
- $1.898 million to the Town of Sand Lake for the superstructure replacement of the Thais Road bridge over the Wynants Kill, Rensselaer County.
- $1.5 million to the City of Rensselaer for the replacement of the South Street culvert carrying the tributary to Mill Creek, Rensselaer County.
- $745,000 to the Town of Sand Lake for the replacement of the Loon Creek Lane culvert carrying the tributary to Loon Creek, Rensselaer County
- $1.818 million to the Town of Providence for the replacement of the Antioch Road bridge over Alder Creek, Saratoga County.
- $1.891 million to Saratoga County for the rehabilitation of the Stoney Creek Road bridge over Wolf Creek.
- $1.499 million to the Town of Halfmoon for the replacement of the Button Road culvert, Saratoga County.
- $1.083 million to Saratoga County for the replacement of the Crooked Street culvert carrying the tributary to Lake Butterfield Inlet.
- $1.027 million to Saratoga County for the replacement of the Grooms Road culvert carrying the tributary to the Colonie Reservoir.
- $2.956 million to Schenectady County for the replacement of the Muselbeck Road bridge over the Sandsea Kill.
- $1.867 million to Warren County for the replacement of the Hudson Street bridge over Mill Creek.
- $293,000 to the Town of Queensbury for the replacement of the Thunderbird Drive culvert carrying the tributary to Halfway Creek, Warren County.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Lake George for the replacement of the Route 9N culvert carrying the tributary to English Brook, Warren County.
- $1.281 million to the Town of Johnsburg for the replacement of the Riverside Station Road culvert carrying the tributary to the Hudson River, Warren County.
- $1.142 million to the Town of Johnsburg for the replacement of the Crane Mountain Road culvert carrying the tributary to Putnam Brook East, Warren County.
- $1.5 million to Warren County for the replacement of the Bay Road culvert carrying the watercourse south of Lockhart Mountain.
- $1.5 million to Warren County for the replacement of the Olmstedville Road culvert carrying the tributary to Marshall Brook.
- $2.449 million to Washington County for the replacement of the Route 3 bridge over Mill Brook.
- $4.364 million to Columbia County for the replacement of the Rossman Road bridge over Kinderhook Creek.
- $1.055 million to Columbia County for the rehabilitation of the Route 13 culvert.
Central New Yok Region - $31.4 million
- $1.661 million to Madison County for the replacement of the Lebanon Road/Route 62 bridge over Stone Mill Brook.
- $1.088 million to the Town of Sullivan for the replacement of the Tag Road culvert carrying thetributary to Vly Creek, Madison County.
- $1.262 million to the Town of Georgetown for the replacement of the Wilcox Road culvert carrying the tributary to Middle Branch Tioughnioga Creek, Madison County.
- $2.565 million to the City of Auburn for the replacement of the Aurelius Avenue bridge over Owasco Outlet, Cayuga County.
- $1.231 million to the Town of Brutus for the replacement of the River Forest Road bridge over Cold Spring Brook, Cayuga County.
- $740,000 to the Town of Cato for the superstructure replacement of the Ditmar Road bridge over Muskrat Creek, Cayuga County.
- $1.174 million to the Town of Fleming for the replacement of the Dietrich Road culvert carrying the tributary to Crane Brook, Cayuga County.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Niles for the replacement of the Murray Road culvert carrying the tributary to Dutch Hollow Brook, Cayuga County.
- $2.488 million to Cortland County for the replacement of the High Bridge Road bridge over the East Branch Tioughnioga River.
- $1.667 million to the Town of Truxton for the replacement of the Robbins Road bridge over Labrador Creek, Cortland County.
- $1.499 million to the City of Syracuse to perform maintenance on the Route 175 bridge over Onondaga Creek, Onondaga County.
- $1.150 million to Onondaga County for the superstructure replacement of the Tuttle Road bridge over Tuttle Brook.
- $1.365 million to Onondaga County to replace the decking on the Route 272 bridge over Dead Creek.
- $1.719 million to the Town of Lafayette for the replacement of the Clark Hollow Road bridge over Cascade Creek, Onondaga County.
- $1.173 million to Onondaga County for the replacement of the Oak Orchard Road culvert carrying the tributary to Youngs Creek, Onondaga County.
- $1.036 million to the Town of Salina for the replacement of the Sunflow Drive culvert carrying the tributary to Bloody Brook, Onondaga County.
- $1.33 million to the Village of Solvay for the replacement of the Gere Lock Road culvert carrying the tributary to Geddes Brook, Onondaga County.
- $2.201 million to Oswego County for the replacement of the Hurlbut Road bridge over Catfish Creek.
- $2.064 million to Oswego County for the replacement of the Minkler Road bridge over Sage Creek.
- $1.458 million to the City of Fulton for the replacement of the Emert Street culvert carrying the tributary to Waterhouse Creek, Oswego County.
- $1.078 million to the Town of Sandy Creek for the replacement of the Skinner Road culvert carrying the tributary to Blind Creek, Oswego County.
Finger Lakes Region - $39.7 million
- $2.535 million to the Town of Ovid for the replacement of the Wyers Point Road bridge over Groves Creek, Seneca County.
- $1.226 million to Seneca County for the replacement of the County House Road culvert carrying the tributary to Silver Creek.
- $1.252 million to Genesee County for the replacement of the Rose Road bridge over Bowen Creek.
- $1.243 million to Genesee County for the replacement of the Silver Road bridge over Little Tonawanda Creek.
- $1.095 million to Genesee County for the replacement of the Colby Road culvert carrying the tributary to Crooked Creek.
- $1.113 million to Genesee County for the replacement of the Dry Bridge Road culvert.
- $615,000 to Livingston County for the rehabilitation of the Gibson Street bridge over Mill Creek.
- $943,000 to Livingston County for the rehabilitation of the White Bridge Road bridge over Canaseraga Creek.
- $1.23 million to Livingston County for the replacement of the Carney Hollow Road culvert carrying the tributary to Carney Hollow Creek.
- $1.418 million to Monroe County for the replacement of the Jacobs Road bridge over Yanty Creek.
- $1.416 million to Monroe County for the replacement of the Mile Square Road bridge over Irondequoit Creek.
- $1.9 million to the Town of Hamlin for the superstructure replacement of the Wiler Road bridge over West Creek, Monroe County.
- $1.666 million to Monroe County for the replacement of the Moscow Road bridge over Yanty Creek.
- $1.629 million to Monroe County for the replacement of the Walker Road bridge over Moorman Creek.
- $773,000 to Monroe County for the replacement of the Boughton Hill Road culvert carrying the tributary to Irondequoit Creek.
- $898,000 to Monroe County for the replacement of the Peck Road culvert carrying the tributary to Buttonwood Creek.
- $2.078 million to Ontario County for the replacement of the Route 36 bridge over Honeoye Lake Inlet.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Canandaigua for the replacement of the Seneca Point Road culvert carrying the tributary to Canandaigua Lake, Ontario County.
- $1.499 million to the Village of Shortsville for the replacement of the Water Street culvert carrying the tributary to Padelford Brook, Ontario County.
- $1.447 million to Ontario County for the replacement of the County Road 12 culvert carrying the tributary to Canandaigua Lake.
- $1.295 million to Orleans County for the replacement of the Route 279 bridge over Beardsley Creek.
- $1.535 million to Orleans County for the replacement of the Groth Road bridge over East Branch Sandy Creek.
- $952,000 to Orleans County for the replacement of the Eagle Harbor Road culvert carrying the tributary to Otter Creek.
- $1.038 million to the Town of Albion for the replacement of the Phipps Road culvert carrying the tributary to Otter Creek, Orleans County.
- $597,000 to the Village of Newark for the rehabilitation of the East Avenue bridge over Erie Canal, Wayne County
- $346,000 to the Village of Newark for the replacement of the Peirson Avenue culvert, Wayne County.
- $354,000 to the Town of Wolcott for the replacement of the Tellier Road culvert carrying the tributary to Wolcott Creek, Wayne County.
- $208,000 to Wayne County for the replacement of the Lyons Marengo Road culvert carrying the tributary to the Clyde River.
- $237,000 to Wayne County for the replacement of the South Centenary Road culvert.
- $1.763 million to the Village of Red Creek for the replacement of the Hawley Road bridge over Red Creek.
- $1.773 million to Wyoming County for the replacement of the Exchange Street/Route 31 bridge over Stony Brook.
- $1.135 million to Wyoming County for the replacement of the Welch Road culvert carrying the tributary to Beaver Meadow Creek.
- $1.037 million to Yates County to replace the decking on the Preemption Road bridge over Kashong Creek.
Mid-Hudson Region - $60.1 million
- $4.614 million to Dutchess County for the replacement of the Route 103 bridge over the Saw Kill.
- $1.5 million to Dutchess County for the replacement of the Titusville Road culvert carrying the tributary to Wappinger Creek.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Washington for the replacement of the Oak Summit Road culvert carrying the tributary to Sprout Creek, Dutchess County.
- $2.538 million to Orange County to replace the decking on the Bloomburg Road bridge over Plattekill Creek.
- $4.328 million to Town of Wallkill to perform maintenance on the Midway Road bridge over Wallkill River, Orange County.
- $1.495 million to Orange County for the replacement of the Lower Road culvert carrying the tributary to Wallkill River, Orange County.
- $2.927 million to the Town of Woodbury for the replacement of the Ridge Road culvert, Orange County.
- $1.5 million to Orange County for the replacement of the Dunderberg Road culvert carrying the tributary to Woodbury Creek.
- $3.135 million to Town of Plattekill for the replacement of the Old Mill Road bridge over Quassaick Creek, Ulster County.
- $5 million to Ulster County for the replacement of the Hurley Mountain Road bridge over Esopus Creek.
- $2.152 million to the Town of Putnam Valley for the replacement of the Horton Hollow Road bridge over Canopus Creek, Putnam County.
- $1.496 million to Putnam County for the replacement of the Croton Falls Road culvert carrying Mud Pond Outlet.
- $1.476 million to Putnam County for the replacement of the Croton Falls Road culvert carrying Mud Pond Outlet.
- $1.5 million to Putnam County for the replacement of the Peekskill Hollow Road culvert carrying the tributary to Peekskill Hollow Creek.
- $1.3 million to the Town of Kent for the replacement of the Sagamore Drive culvert carrying the tributary to the West Branch Croton River, Putnam County.
- $1.27 million to the Town of Kent for the replacement of the Nimham Road culvert carrying the tributary to the Seven Hills Lake Outlet, Putnam County.
- $928,000 to Rockland County for the rehabilitation of the Pascack Road bridge over Pascack Brook.
- $2.911 million to the Town of Orangetown for the replacement of the Margaret Keahon Drive bridge over Muddy Brook, Rockland County.
- $4.75 million to the City of Mount Vernon for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying South Fulton Avenue between East 3rd Street and Beekman Avenue, Westchester County.
- $5 million to the City of Rye for the replacement of the Locust Avenue bridge over Blind Brook, Westchester County.
- $769,000 to the Town of Mamaroneck for the superstructure replacement of the Rockland Avenue bridge over Sheldrake River, Westchester County.
- $1.4 million to the Village of Irvington for the replacement of the Route 9 culvert carrying the tributary to Barney Brook, Westchester County.
- $1.426 million to the Town of Lewisboro for the replacement of the Oscaleta Road culvert, Westchester County.
- $5.225 million to Sullivan County for the replacement of the BWS Road bridge over Neversink River.
Mohawk Valley Region - $35.2 million
- $2.571 million to the Town of Frankfort to rehabilitate the Railroad Street bridge over the Mohawk River, Herkimer County.
- $1.499 million to Herkimer County for the replacement of the Hardscrabble Road culvert carrying the tributary to the City Brook.
- $2.937 million to Montgomery County for the replacement of the Wagners Hollow Road bridge over Caroga Creek.
- $1.575 million to Montgomery County for the replacement of the Cranes Hollow Road bridge over Cranes Hollow Creek.
- $1.072 million to Montgomery County for the replacement of the Sprakers Hill Road culvert.
- $865,000 to the Town of Mohawk for the replacement of the Duane Drive culvert, Montgomery County.
- $2.574 million to the Town of Vienna to replace the decking on the Oswego Road bridge over Fish Creek, Oneida County.
- $3.338 million to the Town of Deerfield for the replacement of the Firehouse Road bridge over Reall Creek, Oneida County.
- $1.5 million to the City of Rome for the replacement of the Merrick Road culvert carrying the tributary to Wood Creek, Oneida County.
- $1.499 million to the Oneida County for the replacement of the Simmons Road culvert carrying the tributary to Sconondoa Creek.
- $1.897 million to the Town of Northampton for the superstructure replacement of the Main Street bridge over Northville Lake Outlet, Fulton County.
- $4.171 million to Otsego County for the replacement of the Bloom Street bridge over Butternut Creek.
- $1.373 million to Otsego County for the replacement of the Route 46 culvert carrying the tributary to Keyes Brook.
- $1.091 million to the Town of Oneonta for the replacement of the Blanchard Avenue culvert carrying the tributary to Butler Creek, Otsego County
- $1.118 million to the Town of Pittsfield for the replacement of the Hawks Road culvert, Otsego County
- $3.154 million to Schoharie County for the replacement of the Lowe Road bridge over West Creek.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Cobleskill for the replacement of the Mickle Hollow Road culvert carrying the tributary to Cobleskill Creek, Schoharie County.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Fulton for the replacement of the Heathen Creek Road culvert carrying the tributary to House Creek, Schoharie County.
North Country Region - $36.5 million
- $1.854 million to Hamilton County for the replacement of the Gilmantown Road bridge over Elbow Creek.
- $1.938 million to Clinton County for the replacement of the Stetson Road bridge over the Little Chazy River
- $1.223 million to Clinton County for the replacement of the Standish Road bridge over Separator Brook.
- $1.249 million to Clinton County for the replacement of the Guide Board Road culvert carrying the tributary to Middle Brook.
- $3.366 million to Essex County for the superstructure replacement of the Bradford Hill bridge over Putnam Creek.
- $1.49 million to Franklin County for the replacement of the Reynoldston Road bridge over the Deer River.
- $1.112 million to Franklin County for the replacement of the Fay Brushton Road bridge over West Branch Deer Creek.
- $1.489 million to Franklin County for the replacement of the Route 23 culvert carrying the tributary to Alder Brook.
- $1.481 million to the Town of Brighton for the replacement of the Keese Mill Road culvert carrying the inlet to the St. Regis Lake, Franklin County.
- $1.465 million to the City of Watertown to perform maintenance on the Mill Street bridge over the Black River, Jefferson County.
- $3.327 million to Jefferson County for the replacement of the County Road 97 bridge over Fish Creek.
- $2.064 million to Jefferson County for the replacement of the Noble Street culvert carrying the tributary to West Brook.
- $1.883 million to Lewis County for the replacement of the County Road 21 bridge over Gulf Stream.
- $1.802 million to Lewis County for the replacement of the County Road 43 bridge over Moose Creek.
- $1.979 million to Lewis County for the replacement of the Erie Canal Road culvert carrying the tributary to Black Creek.
- $1.211 million to Lewis County for the replacement of the Kotel Road culvert carrying the tributary to South Branch Crystal Creek.
- $2.031 million to St. Lawrence County for the replacement of the County Road 22 bridge over Sawyer Creek.
- $2.241 million to St. Lawrence County for the replacement of the West Potsdam Road bridge over Trout Brook.
- $3.32 million to St. Lawrence County for the replacement of the County Road 35 bridge over Trout Brook.
Southern Tier Region - $52.8 million
- $2.238 million to the City of Ithaca for the replacement of the North Cayuga Street bridge over Fall Creek, Tompkins County.
- $2.342 million to the Town of Ithaca for the replacement of the Town Line Road bridge over Lick Brook, Tompkins County.
- $1.089 million to the City of Ithaca for the replacement of the East State Street culvert, Tompkins County.
- $1.178 million to Tompkins County for the replacement of the Midline Road culvert carrying the tributary to Six Mile Creek.
- $1.5 million to the Town of Ulysses for the replacement of the Curry Road culvert carrying the tributary to Trumansburg Creek, Tompkins County.
- $1.314 million to the Village of Dryden for the replacement of the Lee Road culvert carrying the tributary to Egypt Creek, Tompkins County.
- $4.748 million to Steuben County for the replacement of the County Road 4 bridge over the Cohocton River.
- $2.928 million to the City of Hornell for the replacement of the Church Street bridge over Canacadea Creek, Steuben County.
- $1.25 million to the Village of Avoca for the replacement of the East Avenue culvert carrying the tributary to Salmon Creek, Steuben County.
- $2.563 million to Chemung County for the replacement of the Langdon Hill Road bridge over Newtown Creek.
- $2.326 million to Chemung County for the replacement of the Benjamin Road bridge over Bulkley Creek.
- $1.375 million to Chemung County for the replacement of the Wyncoop Creek Road culvert carrying the tributary to Baker Creek.
- $1.118 million to Chemung County for the replacement of the Dry Run Road culvert carrying the tributary to Dry Run Creek.
- $2.113 million to the Town of Montour for the replacement of the Fitzpatrick Road bridge over the tributary of Catharine Creek, Schuyler County.
- $1.401 million to Broome County for the superstructure replacement of the Sherman Creek Road bridge over Sherman Creek.
- $1.766 million to the Town of Barker for the rehabilitation of the Barker Hill Road bridge over the Tioughnioga River, Broome County.
- $2.84 million to the Town of Vestal for the replacement of the Owego Road bridge over Tracy Creek, Broome County.
- $1.248 million to Broome County for the replacement of the Old Route 17 culvert carrying the tributary to Fly Creek.
- $2.783 million to Chenango County for the replacement of the Blanding Road bridge over the Chenango River.
- $1.5 million to Chenango County for the replacement of the Route 10 culvert carrying the tributary to Genegantslet Creek.
- $1.123 million to the Town of Sherburne for the replacement of the Granville Hill Road culvert carrying the tributary to Handsome Brook, Chenango County.
- $1.578 million to Tioga County to replace the decking on the East Spencer Road bridge over Dean Creek.
- $1.522 million to the Town of Tioga for the replacement of the Diamond Valley Road bridge over Neiger Hollow Creek, Tioga County.
- $1.175 million to the Town of Owego for the replacement of the Foster Valley Road culvert carrying the tributary to Little Nanticoke Creek, Tioga County.
- $1.341 million to the Town of Spencer for the replacement of the Washburn Road culvert carrying the tributary to Seelytown Creek, Tioga County.
- $5.3 million to Delaware County for the replacement of the Route 206 bridge over Spring Brook.
- $1.1 million to the Village of Stamford for the replacement of the River Street culvert carrying the tributary to the West Branch Delaware River, Delaware County.
Western New York Region - $68.8 million
- $1.762 million to Cattaraugus County for the replacement of the Toad Hollow Road bridge over Eddyville Creek.
- $1.862 million to Cattaraugus County for the superstructure replacement of the Union Valley Road bridge over Olean Creek.
- $1.572 million to Town of Ellicottville for the replacement of the Kruse Road bridge over Beaver Meadows Creek, Cattaraugus County.
- $1.174 million to the Town of Olean for the replacement of the Godfrey Hollow Road culvert carrying the tributary to Godfrey Hollow Branch, Cattaraugus County.
- $1.488 million to the Town of Great Valley for the replacement of the Snow Brook Road culvert carrying the tributary to Willoughby Creek, Cattaraugus County.
- $1.023 million to the Town of Ellicottville for the replacement of the Crane Road culvert carrying the tributary to Bryant Hill Creek, Cattaraugus County.
- $1.287 million to the Town of Carrollton for the replacement of the Main Street culvert carrying the tributary to Leonard Brook, Cattaraugus County.
- $1.974 million to Chautauqua County for the replacement of the Wiltsie Road bridge over Frew Run.
- $1.891 million to Chautauqua County for the replacement of the Summit Avenue bridge over tributary to Chautauqua Lake.
- $2.115 million to Chautauqua County for the replacement of the Kiantone Road bridge over Stillwater Creek.
- $1.64 million to the Town of Villenova for the replacement of the North Hill Road bridge over the tributary to the West Branch of Conewango Creek, Chautauqua County.
- $561,000 to Chautauqua County for the replacement of the Central Avenue culvert carrying Town of Carrollton Crooked Brook.
- $969,000 to the Town of Pomfret for the replacement of the Porter Avenue culvert carrying the inlet to Canadaway Creek, Chautauqua County.
- $1.451 million to the Town of Carroll for the replacement of the Wheeler Hill Road culvert carrying Frews Run, Chautauqua County.
- $2.024 million to the City of Tonawanda for the replacement of the Fletcher Street bridge over Two Mile Creek, Erie County.
- $1.827 million to Erie County for the replacement of the Dennis Road bridge over Little Sister Creek.
- $4.75 million to Erie County for the replacement of the Mill Road bridge over Cazenovia Creek.
- $2.953 million to Erie County for the replacement of the East Eden Road bridge over Hampton Brook.
- $4.75 million to Erie County for the replacement of the Hammond Hill Road bridge over Cattaraugus Creek.
- $2.288 million to Erie County for the replacement of the Marshfield Road bridge over N. Bridge Clear Creek.
- $1.432 million to the Town of Clarence for the replacement of the Kenfield Road bridge over Black Creek, Erie County.
- $701,000 to the Town of Eden for the replacement of the Larkin Road culvert carrying the tributary to Franklin Gulf, Erie County.
- $991,000 to the Town of Holland for the replacement of the Day Road culvert carrying the tributary to Hunter Creek Tributary, Erie County.
- $800,000 to the Town of Lancaster for the replacement of the Siebert Road culvert, Erie County.
- $958,000 to Erie County for the replacement of the Milestrip Road culvert carrying the tributary to Muddy Creek.
- $861,000 to Erie County for the replacement of the Milestrip Road culvert carrying tributary to Delaware Creek.
- $798,000 to the Town of Amherst for the replacement of the Reist Street culvert carrying the tributary to Ellicott Creek, Erie County.
- $536,000 to the Town of West Seneca for the replacement of the Greymont Avenue culvert carrying the tributary to Ebenezer Brook, Erie County.
- $1.706 million to Niagara County for the replacement of the Route 271 bridge over Branch Jeddo Creek.
- $1.575 million to Niagara County for the replacement of the Carmen Road bridge over Golden Hill Creek.
- $2.3 million to the Town of Wheatfield for the replacement of the Plaza Drive bridge over Bergholz Creek, Niagara County.
- $784,000 to Niagara County for the replacement of the Balmer Road culvert carrying the tributary to Twelve Mile Creek.
- $867,000 to Niagara County for the replacement of the Ransomville Road culvert carrying the tributary to Twelve Mile Creek.
- $871,000 to the Town of Cambria for the replacement of the Baer Road culvert carrying the tributary to Twelve Mile Creek, Niagara County.
- $860,000 to the Town of Lockport for the replacement of the East High Street culvert, Niagara County.
- $2.724 million to Allegany County for the rehabilitation of the County Road 31 bridge over Van Campen Creek.
- $6.635 million to Allegany County for the rehabilitation of the County Road 4 bridge over the Genesee River.
- $1.799 million to Allegany County for the replacement of the Karr Valley Road culvert carrying the tributary to Karr Valley Creek.
- $2.207 million to Allegany County for the replacement of the Middaugh Hill Road culvert carrying the tributary to Gordon Brook.
New York City Region - $73.1 million
- $24.568 million to NYC DOT for the replacement of the West Tremont Avenue bridge over MacCracken Avenue E. and Metro North Railroad, Bronx County.
- $28.541 million to NYC DOT for the replacement of the West Tremont Avenue bridge over I-87 (Major Deegan Expressway), Bronx County.
- $20.011 million to NYC DOT for the replacement of the bridge carrying the bus turnaround over MacCracken Avenue E., Bronx County.
Long Island Region - $73.5 million
- $34.617 million to Suffolk County for the superstructure replacement of the William Floyd Parkway bridge over Narrows Bay.
- $1.96 million to the Town of Babylon for the replacement of the Phelps Lane culvert carrying the tributary to Carlls River, Suffolk County.
- $15.842 million to the Town of Brookhaven for the superstructure replacement of the Sheep Pasture Road bridge over the Long Island Railroad, Suffolk County.
- $8.702 million to Nassau County for the superstructure replacement of the Hempstead Avenue bridge over Pine Brook.
- $12.35 million to Nassau County for the rehabilitation of the Merrick Road bridge over Whale Neck Creek. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/new-york-investing-in-bridges-and-culverts/article_61badcb6-1b68-11ee-98e5-bf288aee0192.html | 2023-07-05T22:19:43 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/new-york-investing-in-bridges-and-culverts/article_61badcb6-1b68-11ee-98e5-bf288aee0192.html |
ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
An organization, which has recognized State University of New York at Oneonta, is helping to provide access to affordable higher education for lower-income students.
The American Talent Initiative "was founded with a national goal of educating 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students at the 341 colleges and universities with the highest graduation rates by 2025," their website states.
"To maximize the initiative’s reach and impact, in the years to come, ATI aims to expand, including as many as possible of the 341 colleges and universities with six-year graduation rates consistently above 70 percent."
Oneonta was recently recognized as an ATI High-Flier.
This means that Oneonta is part of a group of "28 high-graduation-rate institutions that are national leaders in college access and success for lower-income students," a release states.
Oneonta got the distinction for its high Pell share and for its recruitment, enrollment, and retention practices.
"Since ATI’s launch in 2016, the State University of New York at Oneonta has maintained one of the highest Pell shares among its 137 peers. SUNY Oneonta has achieved this progress through initiatives like the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which is on track to bring in the largest cohort in university history this fall. In addition to expanding the EOP, Oneonta has also re-established the Access to College Excellence (ACE) program for students who are otherwise inadmissible through general admission but show potential and promise," a release states.
“SUNY Oneonta is committed to supporting our students’ success through a holistic lens driven by a shared set of values designed to help ensure our students’ well-being, building a nurturing community where all students matter and have a sense of belonging,” Tracy Johnson, the university’s Vice President for Student Affairs, said.
According to the ATI website, "The American Talent Initiative (ATI) is a Bloomberg Philanthropies-supported collaboration between the Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program, Ithaka S+R, and a growing alliance of colleges and universities dedicated to substantially expanding opportunity and access for low- and moderate-income students."
28 High-Fliers were named. The two others in New York were Baruch College and Stony Brook University. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/suny-oneonta-recognized-for-access-and-success-for-lower-income-students/article_367a93c4-1b5f-11ee-9570-3f9ee6bae669.html | 2023-07-05T22:19:43 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/suny-oneonta-recognized-for-access-and-success-for-lower-income-students/article_367a93c4-1b5f-11ee-9570-3f9ee6bae669.html |
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning at 516 Lansing St.
UPDATE:
Fireworks are to blame for the fire. Utica firefighters said earlier in the night, fireworks were being set off too close to the home; however, the damage wasn't known for a while.
"The caller was able to pound on the door; wake the people up; and let them know their house was on fire. At the time, the fire was exterior and started just burning into the attic. By the time the people got out, the fire spread to the second-floor part at well," Utica Fire Department Chief Scott Ingersoll said.
"Earlier in the evening, there were a variety of fireworks going off in close proximity to that side of the house. We are ruling the fire accidental due to use of fireworks," he said.
"If you're utilizing fireworks at home, you have to make sure you're at least 25 to 30 feet from your structure and from any other structure, neighbors—maintaining that distance," he added.
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--two adults and four children.
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/updated-early-morning-fire-on-lansing-street-in-utica/article_965edd5c-1b39-11ee-a71b-ff053f4db87f.html | 2023-07-05T22:19:44 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/updated-early-morning-fire-on-lansing-street-in-utica/article_965edd5c-1b39-11ee-a71b-ff053f4db87f.html |
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Even in this extreme heat, the hazmat suits were out, as crews continue to work on the former Quackenbush site on Main Street in Herkimer.
Heavy equipment, hoses, and heaping piles of debris were at the scene.
The Herkimer 9, which formed to revitalize Herkimer, owns the property.
Crews are making room for 30,000 feet of green space outside the historic and protected property. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/work-continues-at-former-quakenbush-site-in-herkimer/article_d31e9284-1b6e-11ee-bc9a-3bf8e0cf09ff.html | 2023-07-05T22:19:56 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/work-continues-at-former-quakenbush-site-in-herkimer/article_d31e9284-1b6e-11ee-bc9a-3bf8e0cf09ff.html |
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