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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Former King County Sheriff and Congressmember Dave Reichert said he is ready to return to public service as Washington’s governor.
“I want to be there as a servant. I want to be a listener,” Reichert said. “We all say, ‘Government needs to be transparent and open.’ Nobody ever keeps their word with that.”
In his first interview since filing for the office on June 30, Reichert said after leaving Congress in 2019, he has been frustrated with what he sees as partisanship and government becoming too powerful.
“Government should not be directing and giving edicts to its citizens,” said Reichert, a Republican who served seven terms as a Washington state Congress member.
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, said in May he would not seek a fourth term in 2024.
Reichert is critical of policies signed into law by Inslee, who has been in office since 2012.
Reichert, who worked in the King County Sheriff’s Office for 33 years, said officers should be able to chase after suspects accused of property crimes such as car theft. In 2021, state law limited pursuits to violent crimes or driving under the influence cases.
“We've got to stop handcuffing our cops to do their job,” Reichert said.
He said he is pro-life, but support’s a woman’s right to abortion in cases of incest, rape, or if the mother’s life is at risk.
But Reichert said he has no plans to change existing state abortion laws. He said those decisions should be made by voters, not politicians.
“I am not running for governor to seek power,” Reichert said. “What I'm trying to do is to empower other people. And well, the other people, are the people of Washington state.”
Reichert said it’s time for the state to try new ideas to help house those experiencing homelessness.
He said he would explore turning the former state prison on McNeil Island and decommissioned Navy ships in Bremerton into shelters.
"You've got to be innovative and thinking about okay, how do we do this and get things done and take action? Instead of just sitting around twiddling our thumbs," said Reichert. "Seattle has become Gotham City. You know, where's Batman?"
The last Republican elected governor of Washington was John Spellman in 1980. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/dave-reichert-running-for-governor-ready-for-public-service/281-f71968eb-e89a-458f-b161-59aafe54538e | 2023-07-07T17:11:13 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/dave-reichert-running-for-governor-ready-for-public-service/281-f71968eb-e89a-458f-b161-59aafe54538e |
SEATTLE — A man that was caught with 20,000 fentanyl pills and 17 pounds of meth outside a Seattle high school was federally charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute on Thursday.
The suspect, identified as Anthony Valela, pleaded not guilty.
On June 12, Seattle police were called to Cleveland High School near Seattle's Beacon Hill and Georgetown neighborhoods to a report that someone was partially parked on the sidewalk and sleeping in their car.
When police arrived, they found Valela and a female passenger slumped over in a purple and blue color shift Mercedes SUV. The passenger side wheels of the car were on the curb in front of the high school.
Officers directed Valela to get out of the car and when he got up they noticed a glass pipe and a "crystalline substance" on the driver's seat, according to court documents. When officers searched Valela a "crystalline substance" also fell out of his front pants pocket. The crystals were later positively identified as methamphetamine.
Per Seattle police policy, officers began to inventory the valuables in the vehicle before impounding it. After locating what appeared to be a gallon-sized bag of meth in the passenger side of the car, police applied for a warrant to search the rest of Valela's vehicle.
After securing the warrant, officers found 17 pounds of meth, 20,000 fentanyl pills, 458 grams of powdered fentanyl, 376 grams of cocaine and 30 grams of heroin in the back of Valela's car. Police also found $17,000 in cash, two cell phones, five digital scales and gold jewelry.
After speaking with officers, Valela admitted to knowing the drugs were in his car and that he sold drugs to make money. He also said he had more drugs at his home in Kirkland.
Upon a search of the home, officers found over a kilogram of fentanyl powder, 182 grams of cocaine, around 1,000 fentanyl pills, 262 grams of meth, 45 grams of ketamine, several small baggies of "unknown white powder" and a pill bottle containing suboxone sublingual strips and miscellaneous pills, according to court documents.
The trial date in Valela's case is set for September. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/man-arrested-20000-fentanyl-pills-17-pounds-of-meth-outside-high-school/281-a86cb599-4985-4daf-a33d-1d2f6200d41c | 2023-07-07T17:11:14 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/man-arrested-20000-fentanyl-pills-17-pounds-of-meth-outside-high-school/281-a86cb599-4985-4daf-a33d-1d2f6200d41c |
SEATTLE — Dr. Raul Garcia is expected to withdraw Friday morning from the Washington state governor's race and announce he is instead running for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Garcia, who announced his gubernatorial campaign in May, is endorsing former Congressman Dave Reichert for governor.
”Not often in life do you have the chance to do something for the benefit of the whole,” Garcia said. “And I look at the future and I think this decision is for that benefit of the whole.”
Garcia, a Republican emergency room doctor from Yakima, said polls listed him as the Republican frontrunner before Reichert filed for the governor's race last week.
Garcia said he and Reichert would make a good team for the state and should not go head-to-head in a campaign leading up to the August 2024 primary.
”I think it would be fiscally irresponsible… for all my donors and for all of Dave’s donors for that matter to get in a 12-round heavyweight dog fight with him… when we share so many ideals and so many values of the same,” Garcia said.
When Garcia ran for governor in 2020, he got the endorsement of several prominent Republicans, including former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton, former Washington Gov. Dan Evans and former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
In the Senate race, Garcia will run for the seat currently held by Sen. Maria Cantwell, who’s serving her fourth term in Congress.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced at the beginning of May that he does not intend to seek reelection for a fourth term.
The race has already drawn a few high-profile names, including Public Land Commissioner Hilary Franz and state Sen. Mark Mullet. State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said he's exploring a possible run. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/raul-garcia-drops-out-governor-race-announces-senate-run/281-63183f2e-bf6b-4d01-8fbf-1e1319204733 | 2023-07-07T17:11:15 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/raul-garcia-drops-out-governor-race-announces-senate-run/281-63183f2e-bf6b-4d01-8fbf-1e1319204733 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Summertime is a busy season for travel and we want to make sure you’re on time for your flight out of Sacramento International Airport.
Starting July 9, crews will begin around-the-clock construction on two new roundabouts for two weeks until July 24.
The project is happening along Crossfield Drive, the road running east to west near the gas Arco station you pass entering the airport. One roundabout will be located near the gas station on the east side, and another on the west side close to the free waiting area.
Airport spokesperson Scott Johnston says there will be detours and possible traffic slowdowns during these two weeks. Both car and airport shuttle traffic could be impacted, so leave yourself plenty of time before your flight. He says once the project is finished, it will improve travel to and from the airport.
“If you're trying to access the rental car facility, east and west economy lots, the free waiting area... if you're going to those places, you will have to take a detour. There will be plenty of signs, plenty of ways to figure out how to get there,” said Johnston.
Airport staff also encourages drivers to obey posted signage and slow down.
Read more about the project here. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/flying-out-of-smf-anytime-soon-construction-delays/103-3c746f52-7766-42ce-9160-8053f9df90e5 | 2023-07-07T17:15:09 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/flying-out-of-smf-anytime-soon-construction-delays/103-3c746f52-7766-42ce-9160-8053f9df90e5 |
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — A Vacaville cancer survivor turned her diagnosis into something sweet for those going through rounds of chemotherapy and radiation.
Donna Quintero has been bringing comfort to those in Solano County through her non-profit Pink Lemonade.
Quintero is in the middle of her weekly meal pickup. While she's strong now, that hasn’t always been the case.
On Mother’s Day about 15 years ago she found a lump. Testing revealed it was breast cancer.
“When life gives you lemons you make pink lemonade,” Quintero said.
She said she started the organization because she wanted to be there for those struggling as she had.
“Things were rough for us, and the meals were so helpful,” Quintero said.
So here she is paying it forward and showing up for those in her community. This time she was bringing food to an oncology nurse going through cancer for the second time.
“The people that show up that don’t even know me has been just absolutely amazing for me and my family,” Chasity Baltazar said.
Chasity was first diagnosed in her 30s with no family history of breast cancer.
“This is just kinda my corner that was supposed to be a memory of breast cancer but clearly still in my life. My husband is a firefighter, so we have the pink there, the blessed and the words of affirmation,” Baltazar said, referencing the corner in her home with all of her mementos.
Now she’s back to multiple rounds of chemo and it’s hitting her kids hard.
“I think they don’t understand, how does mom get cancer twice. And, I’m like we’re lucky 'cause mom’s still alive,” Baltazar said.
Baltazar’s family is just one of the families Pink Lemonade provides meals for every week. The organization brings enough food for the entire family for two days.
“We believe that it’s not just the individual that’s going through cancer it’s the family that goes along with them and this gives them extra time to focus on their loved one,” Quintero said.
Pink Lemonade spends at least $325 a week on food. It is currently providing comfort meals to eight cancer patients and their families throughout Solano County.
Find more information on Pink Lemonade HERE.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pink-lemondade-solano-county-cancer/103-10266cc5-ed59-43f7-8737-ed8d6f771dd1 | 2023-07-07T17:15:15 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pink-lemondade-solano-county-cancer/103-10266cc5-ed59-43f7-8737-ed8d6f771dd1 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Book lovers in Sacramento can soon get a Light the Beam-themed library card.
These cards will be available starting Thursday, July 13 at all 28 library locations. People can stop by during regular hours to get a limited edition Sacramento Kings card while supplies last.
People who already have a library card will have theirs replaced by the Kings library card. For those getting their first library card, they would receive the Kings card when they apply and visit their local library.
The Kings library card is available to Sacramento County residents.
Beyond reading, people with a library card can borrow items from the digital collection on their cell phones; borrow tools, cameras, instruments and more; and get free or discounted passes to California museums and State Parks among others.
Watch more on ABC10: Keegan Murray dominates as Kings top Heat at California Classic | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-king-new-light-the-beam-library-card/103-e638fee7-067b-4c7f-a535-331741128f78 | 2023-07-07T17:15:22 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-king-new-light-the-beam-library-card/103-e638fee7-067b-4c7f-a535-331741128f78 |
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — "This is the place to be if you've got anything big on four wheels."
The 4-Wheel Jamboree is back for another year at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. The three-day event features everything from mega truck shows, mud bog racing, RC cars, and vendors.
"If you love off-road, four-wheel drive, you've got to be here. It's a one-of-a-kind event. There's people from all over the country. Some of the big manufacturers are here selling tires, wheels, all sorts of components for your vehicle," said Tony Veneziano with Bonnier Events.
Driver Colton Kiser with Team American Scout came all the way from Indianapolis for his second appearance at the jamboree.
"We were here last year for the 4-Wheel Jamboree series. I won the overall event championship for it, so there is a lot of pressure, but to be back here on this big, massive track is awesome," said Kiser.
He hopes the crowd is ready to see drivers from across the country show off their tricks on the track.
"There is no feeling like it if I can hear the crowd over my truck that tells me I need to keep going harder because the fans are into it," said Kiser.
And if you can only pick one day to see the action, Saturday might be your best bet.
"Saturday is the big day. There will be the most racing action Saturday, so if you have to choose between one of the three days, Saturday is a great day with all of the stuff going on," said Veneziano.
The 36th annual 4-Wheel Jamboree runs through Sunday at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/4-wheel-jamboree-weekend-in-columbia-county-bloomsburg-fairgrounds-monster-trucks-mud-bog-vendors/523-2f2d1ba5-9469-460f-a07b-2eb75b745b97 | 2023-07-07T17:16:09 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/4-wheel-jamboree-weekend-in-columbia-county-bloomsburg-fairgrounds-monster-trucks-mud-bog-vendors/523-2f2d1ba5-9469-460f-a07b-2eb75b745b97 |
The Ohio Turnpike's eastbound and westbound exit ramps at Toll Plaza 135 in Lorain County have reopened, the state Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission said today.
The ramps were closed in late May for toll collection system upgrades and other construction projects, the commission said in a statement. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/ohio/ohio-turnpike-exit-ramps-reopen/article_d1fff6cc-1ce0-11ee-bed0-db8fa5b8e103.html | 2023-07-07T17:23:38 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/ohio/ohio-turnpike-exit-ramps-reopen/article_d1fff6cc-1ce0-11ee-bed0-db8fa5b8e103.html |
Sherman Boulevard between Franke Park and Louisedale drives will be closed Sunday, according to the Fort Wayne Traffic Engineering Department.
A construction crew at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo will be working in the area and should finish July 21.
For more information, call 260-427-6155 or visit www.trecthefort.org. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/sherman-boulevard-closure/article_221f9a6e-1cd1-11ee-a639-6779532ffb80.html | 2023-07-07T17:23:44 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/sherman-boulevard-closure/article_221f9a6e-1cd1-11ee-a639-6779532ffb80.html |
The Wabash and Peru branches of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will reduce hours, effective July 24, the BMV said today.
The Wabash branch will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the Peru branch will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, the BMV said in a statement.
The branches will be sharing a staff, the statement said.
Nearby branches in Huntington, Marion and Logansport remain available, the BMV said. For a list of branches, branch hours and 24-hour connect kiosks, visit IN.gov/BMV. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/wabash-peru-bmv-branches-to-reduce-hours/article_1b78e4d4-1cd3-11ee-b6e8-2b2df87797ab.html | 2023-07-07T17:23:50 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/wabash-peru-bmv-branches-to-reduce-hours/article_1b78e4d4-1cd3-11ee-b6e8-2b2df87797ab.html |
Microforest supporters aim for macro results to help Southwest Florida environment
Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF), a coalition of local nonprofit organizations, use techniques that focus on rapid growth of trees to solve a myriad of climate and ecological issues.
As concern for the environment and the health of local waterways remains a critical concern, one group is tackling the issue by packing big effects into small spaces, often miles from the coastline.
Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF), a coalition of local nonprofit organizations, is working to turn empty, unused turf space into microforests. The organizations that make up SURF include the Florida Veterans for Common Sense Fund, Inc.; Solutions to Avoid Red Tide; and Sarasota Bay Rotary Club.
A microforest, as defined by SURF, is a dense planting of native species in a space as small as a fifth of an acre. These forests, called high-performance microforests, can also occupy spaces as large as an acre or more.
“A microforest is a specialized form of rewilding, of restoration of the urban canopy that produces the highest-value, highest-performing habitat in terms of the lost benefits that are the result of overdevelopment,” said SURF Project Director Charles Reith, Ph.D. “It gives us extraordinary benefits in terms of diverting stormwater that can cause flooding or carry pollution; cooling and shading the area against urban heat islands, which is an effect we know will come with global warming; calming unstable winds; sequestering carbon against climate change … and then providing excellent wildlife habitats and natural recreation.”
If the term “rewilding” sounds familiar, it’s likely because of a project undertaken by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to build back wild natural features to 33 acres adjacent to Celery Fields in Sarasota County.
That project, launched in 2020 and now in the permitting stage, similarly aims to aid in water quality improvements far downstream. Likewise, the microforest projects aim to replace tree canopy coverage previously lost in the region to decades of development.
The Community Foundation recently granted $75,000 toward the project.
“Their investment in this project will transform the Quad Parcels into habitat that supports a greater diversity of birds and wildlife and becomes a special destination for residents and visitors to enjoy,” Sarasota Audubon president Jeanne Dubi said.
SURF has completed five microforests in the area, its latest on a half-acre at Heritage Harbor Park in Bradenton. The group’s first microforest was planted at the Celery Fields in October 2020 and served as a learning experience, proving how important density is to these projects. The Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club houses two other forests, with the first completed in November of 2021 and the second in January of 2022.
Its fourth forest, completed in June of 2022, grows on an acre at Colony Cove, a 55+ manufactured home community in Ellenton. Another microforest was planned for Nathan Benderson Park, but that project was canceled before it started.
“The proposed location for the microforest at Nathan Benderson Park was determined to not be the right location related to the future improvements and operational needs for the park,” said Sarasota Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director Nicole Rissler. A $40 million sports complex is planned at the park adjacent to University Town Center.
Members from the Manatee County Master Gardeners and students from Ringling College of Art and Design also volunteered to help complete the latest microforest project.
This project was made possible by contributions from SURF organizations, the Heritage Harbor Master Association, and Climate First Bank. Volunteer work and material donations were also essential to project completion.
“None of this would be possible without you, the volunteers,” said Florida Veterans for Common Sense Vice President Mike Burns at an opening ceremony for the project. “The bedrock of the future for our children is the sustainability and biodiversity of this planet. We’re going a long way, all of us, to be involved in projects like this. The children of this Earth, and their future, deserve the projects that we are involved in.”
Before the plants at Heritage Harbor could be put into the ground, a suitable forest floor had to be created. These forest floors are created by utilizing the permaculture sheet mulching method, essentially the practice of covering grass with cardboard in order to suffocate it before placing recycled woodchips on top.
According to SURF, the woodchips hold the cardboard in place and create cool, dark, and moist conditions that attract fungi, other soil microbes, earthworms, springtails, and other creatures that quickly build a biologically active soil. This soil, along with the Miyawaki planting method, promotes super-fast growth. The cardboard eventually decomposes.
The Miyawaki planting method is what allows these forests to thrive in such a confined space, with the dense spacing creating shade stress that in turn prompts the plants and trees to grow at an accelerated rate. SURF expects this methodology to result in the equivalent of a 100-year-old forest in 10 years.
Along with accelerated growth rates, SURF favors these microforests because they require little to no maintenance once planted, meaning that less work and resources are needed to maintain the space than what would be used if it remained an empty turf lot. This, along with the environmental benefits, is why SURF has made it their mission to establish as many microforests as possible throughout the Suncoast.
The group has two more microforest projects currently in the works, one at Heron’s Nest Nature Park in Lakewood Ranch and another at the Mangrove School of Sarasota. Volunteers laid cardboard and mulch at the Lakewood Ranch location on June 17, and a planting day was held at the school on June 21. SURF encourages anyone who may be interested in partnering with them to contact Reith at charles.c.reith@gmail.com.
This story is courtesy of the Community News Collaborative, made possible by a grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. You can reach Sarah Owens at slowens@cncfl.org. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/suncoast-urban-reforesters-seek-macro-results-for-microforest-efforts/70382592007/ | 2023-07-07T17:24:02 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/suncoast-urban-reforesters-seek-macro-results-for-microforest-efforts/70382592007/ |
Water main service to AMI restored as repairs continue alongside Manatee Avenue bridge
Water main service along the Manatee Avenue bridge has been restored, and Anna Maria Island residents are no longer being asked to conserve water.
The water main line broke and fell from the Manatee Avenue drawbridge into the waters of Anna Maria Sound on June 19. The incident caused water pressure issues on Anna Maria Island, although service was not interrupted because the island also receives water from a second line along the Cortez Road drawbridge.
More:Anna Maria Island water main break could take weeks to repair
Manatee County announced Thursday afternoon that although repair work continues, water main service to the island has been restored. Crews are now working to permanently reposition the water main, and to extract the old pipe from the water.
Previous road closures related to repairs have been lifted. No new road closures have been announced, although Manatee County intends to issue an advance notice if closures become necessary, according to a press release. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/water-main-service-to-anna-maria-island-restored/70388042007/ | 2023-07-07T17:24:08 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/water-main-service-to-anna-maria-island-restored/70388042007/ |
Family Promise finds new home for Francis House at Sarasota's Pine Shores Presbyterian
Interim pastor credits church parishioners for making him aware of the nonprofit and its mission
Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee has moved Francis House, a shelter for single mothers with newborns and another child younger than age 3, to a larger home near Pine Shores Presbyterian Church. The three-bedroom home will allow the nonprofit to serve larger families in need.
“We put the word out to our partners that we are open and looking to interview,” Tara Maffei, executive director of Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee, said during a recent interview and tour of the new home at 6114 Crestwood Ave., Sarasota.
In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee was in the process of reestablishing itself after a reorganization and had enlisted churches to participate in the traditional model of National Family Promise. That model is to offer families temporary shelter, typically in churches, while working to find them permanent housing.
That morphed into the nonprofit’s Home For Good program, with volunteers offering assistance and counseling options and renegotiating rent payment schedules so families can remain in homes.
“Since we’ve opened our doors in 2020, we’ve served our 317th family last week,” Maffei said.
Francis House, which launched a little more than a year later, was designed to meet the need identified by the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness that between 20 and 30 expectant or recent single mothers with other children older than age 3 have nowhere else to go, other than emergency shelters.
That population was being under served by existing shelter options, such as Our Mother’s House in Venice and Solve Maternity Homes in Sarasota, where single mothers seeking shelter can have up to two children younger than age 3.
“The novelty of this program is that they can bring all of their custodial children with them; other programs they cannot,” Maffei said.
Francis House served two families at its previous site in Vamo, before closing last October; both moms are living in permanent homes now, one in Palmetto and one in Bradenton.
“Both moms were with us for about six months in total,” Maffei said. “We had two beautiful, healthy babies born.
“We learned a lot about dealing with high-risk mothers,” she added. “There were mothers dealing with preeclampsia and a lot of other chronic conditions from having been homeless during pregnancy.
“So we learned a lot about needing to bring in more partners that can support their journey, so we now have a volunteer who’s an RN who’s coordinating our health efforts and we have the Parish Nurses who come by once a week.”
‘Speed of light’ agreement
Maffei said the nonprofit had been looking for a new house to rent for Francis House when The Rev. Bill Sitterley, interim pastor at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, reached out.
Sitterlly wanted to know what the church could do to help the non-denominational nonprofit.
“Speed of light, two weeks later, we were meeting with them and signing an agreement,” Maffei said.
Several parishioners have been active with Family Promise and talked with him about its mission.
“We talk about caring for our neighbor but we can’t leave that as an abstraction,” Sitterley said. “There has to be practical ways to work that out.
“Particularly because we had had a history with them and Family Promise, it seemed like a no-brainer for things to come together.”
That spirit is echoed by the volunteers who make up Family Promise, which became Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee in 2021 to avoid confusion with its sister nonprofit, Family Promise of South Sarasota County.
A larger facility
Maffei said many of the calls she gets in the Home For Good program tend to be for larger families.
That’s something that the new Francis House can accommodate, with three bedrooms and a fenced back yard. Because there is only one bathroom, Family Promise would house either one mother with multiple children or two single expectant mothers with children, or an expectant mother who doesn’t meet criteria for other programs.
Family Promise Board Chairman Kevin McKenney noted, “That’s the other side of the spectrum that we were serving, – other places usually don’t take a family until the birth of the child.”
The current house has one bedroom with two bunk beds, a twin bed and a chair that folds out into a child’s bed; a second bedroom with twin beds; and a third “mom’s bedroom” with a queen size bed donated by the congregation at Pine Shores, with space for a Pack and Play crib and access to the laundry room and the fenced-in backyard.
A welcoming neighborhood
In addition to being welcomed by Pine Shores, the concept of Francis House has been welcomed by immediate neighbors in the community of Pine Shores itself – which still consists primarily of ranch style homes occupied by friendly neighbors – like Sue Bridgeman.
Bridgeman walked across the street to say hello, saw that the home needed curtains and offered to pitch in.
“She wanted to do something and participate so she made the curtains,” Maffei said. “It’s so funny because little gifts like that are what turns this into a home vs. just a program facility.
“Little touches like that make it feel warm.”
Maffei marvels at the neighborhood where the mothers seeking shelter at Francis House will share. In addition to the secure backyard play area, moms are welcome to use the playground at the church and Little Free Library book stands are in easy strolling distance.
“I feel like a mom staying here will get a lot out if it,” she said. “There’s a charm to this neighborhood.
“It’s tough to know that whoever comes here only stays a few months but I like to think that it’s something that stays with them.”
Francis house gets its name as a tribute to Doug Francis, a former board chair and COO and treasurer for the Sarasota Ministerial Association.
A tribune to tenacity
By 2017, the nonprofit had dwindled to two board members, no staff and had waning membeship.
He started meeting with pastors of area churches in an attempt to rekindle their interest.
“Long story short, over the next three years we put together 20 churches, 21 churches but we had enough host churches to actually start the program,” Francis said.
Maffei, who was signed on as the executive director, quickly added “You could see why we had to honor Doug with this house.
“If it wasn’t for his tenacity and commitment over those years, this organization would not be here.” | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/family-promise-works-with-sarasota-church-to-relocate-shelter/70381997007/ | 2023-07-07T17:24:14 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/family-promise-works-with-sarasota-church-to-relocate-shelter/70381997007/ |
New College of Florida Trustees OK request for $2 million for funding 'Freedom Institute'
SARASOTA — New College of Florida's trustees approved a salary-plus-benefits range of up to $1 million for the president they intend to name later this summer, and agreed to ask state lawmakers for $2 million to establish a "Freedom Institute" at the small honors liberal arts college undergoing a dramatic makeover.
The school's Board of Trustees approved the recommended salary range, which was provided to a search committee by third-party consulting firm Mercer, as the leadership speeds through the process of hiring a permanent president for the transforming college before late August.
NCF'S vice president of finance & administration, Chris Kinsley, also led a discussion and recommended approval of a July 14 deadline to enter a funding request queue for the 2024 state legislative session that begins in January for the Freedom Institute, a new project proposed by the administration to create campus strategies to combat "cancel culture."
According to Interim President Richard Corcoran, most of the money would go toward hiring faculty and staff to offer courses to students and the public. Courses taught by the new faculty members would be offered to students for credit.
The proposed institute would promote “tolerance of opposing views” and “engage such views in civil discourse,” according to a description of the institute included in the trustees’ meeting agenda, the News Service of Florida reported.
“There is a tremendous move nationwide to ensure that our college campuses are true marketplaces of ideas, where you can allow your mind to explore the great reaches of everything,” Corcoran said. “And right now there is a tremendous cancel culture that is existing in higher ed. There’s a tremendous pushback against that cancel culture.”
According to board documents, the institute would offer “short courses open to the public in Sarasota and across Florida,” hold live events “promoting New College’s and Florida’s free speech principles” and “create and deliver professional development programs” for school teachers and university professors.
Pointing to similar programs at other universities, Corocran said the proposed New College Freedom Institute could help net new donors and enhance the school’s profile.
“In addition to that, to go out there and hit up additional donor bases saying, what we’re doing to model free speech — whether it’s in K-12 arenas, higher-ed arenas, whatever it might be — in boardrooms … and going out and having it flourish nationwide, would be a tremendous benefit in attracting additional experts, speakers, debates to come to New College,” Corcoran said.
Kinsley cited the need to make the funding request early.
"You have to make special plea with legislators for funding if you don't request or get into the queue, which is not where you want to be," Kinsley said.
Another $6 million funding plan was also included in the proposed legislative budget request for money for three new proposed graduate programs at the campus — Master of Marine Science, Master of Environmental and Economic Policy, and Master of Educational Leadership.
According to the proposal from the meeting agenda, New College Master’s of Educational Leadership would "help reform the problems with undergraduate education degrees, serve as a new home for education reformers, and lead the development of new approaches to educating educators."
The two separate votes were nearly unanimously approved by the trustees with two dissenting votes cast by Grace Keenan and New College Faculty Chair Amy Reid, who expressed concerns over the speed at which the search and salary discussions were moving.
Meanwhile, a rumored 'handshake' deal between Corcoran and the owner of the Sarasota Classic Car Museum was confirmed in the meeting, as Corcoran revealed that the institution will soon take over 7,000 square feet of the museum following the school's order to vacate the property which was given in mid-June.
According to Corcoran, New College will have access to the agreed-upon square footage of the nearly 55,000-square-foot complex by July 10. Corcoran stated that the space will be used to fast-track and build out 4,000 square feet of new office space for the college and another 3,000 square feet of new gym space for administrators and faculty.
The Herald-Tribune reached out to the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, which is across from New College at 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, but was unable to reach an owner for comment. According to the museum's phone message, it will remain open through the next few months of construction and is expected to be there until October.
This report includes material from the News Service of Florida.
In case you missed it:'Logistical nightmare:' Sarasota Classic Car Museum faces hasty eviction by New College | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/ncf-new-president-salary-to-be-a-benchmark-for-transforming-college/70389862007/ | 2023-07-07T17:24:18 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/ncf-new-president-salary-to-be-a-benchmark-for-transforming-college/70389862007/ |
City of Sarasota OKs ordinance requiring animal shelters to be "no-kill" facilities
The city of Sarasota is poised to require animal shelters in the city limits to operate as “no-kill” facilities. This term generally refers to shelters that try to have a live-release rate of at least 90%.
In a unanimous vote, city commissioners gave initial approval on Monday to an ordinance banning shelters that do not operate as no-kill shelters. The plan was originally proposed by Commissioner Erik Arroyo.
“The reality is that we need to provide a voice for the voiceless,” Arroyo told the Herald-Tribune. “We love animals. We need to show our support for animals.”
A no-kill shelter, according to the ordinance, doesn’t put animals down due to time or capacity limitations and instead reserves euthanasia for animals that are terminally ill, have a poor quality of life or are considered dangerous to public safety.
“No-kill shelters strive to save at least ninety percent (90%) of the animals that they take in and to find them loving, permanent homes or provide them with sanctuary until they can be placed in a suitable environment,” the ordinance reads.
Some animal rights advocates are critical of the “no-kill” term. They argue that some of these shelters are able to turn away animals, according to an NPR report. Open-admission shelters, on the other hand, have to take in all animals they are given, so some aren’t able to meet the 90% live-release rate.
Denise Deisler, the executive director of the Jacksonville Humane Society and an advocate for no-kill policies, said that many open-admission shelters meet the no-kill criteria, though.
Deisler, who formerly ran the Humane Society of Manatee County, said Sarasota has been focused on "lifesaving" for years. The city's no-kill ordinance formalizes that focus, so "there isn't any going backwards," she said. Deisler added that she wishes the ordinance applied to the whole county, and not just the city.
She said the 90% number is a "guidepost, not an absolute." It provides some accountability, and is something for shelters to strive for if they aren't at the number yet, she said.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Dana Judge said the sheriff's kennel, which isn't in the city of Sarasota, often meets the 90% live-release rate, but it can't commit to officially being named a no-kill shelter because of circumstances that arise with some cases.
Arroyo said that there have previously been organizations in the city limits that have not met the “no-kill” standard, so he felt that a policy was needed to address that.
“When there were rumblings about a new company that had these practices coming back into town, we just had to take action,” he said.
Arroyo declined to name the company.
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Anna Gonce, executive director of the Humane Society of Sarasota County, said in an email that the organization is excited to see the city of Sarasota "get behind the no-kill movement." The humane society has been a no-kill shelter since 2009.
"The 'No-Kill Shelter' ordinance proposed by the City of Sarasota is a positive step toward the overall goal of being a no-kill county!" Gonce wrote. "Sarasota is an amazing place to live and it’s no secret that our community loves animals. We feel this ordinance ensures that lifesaving will always be the priority for animal shelters in our community."
Gonce said the city joins the growing number of communities across the U.S. that are no-kill. She said that 42% of counties nationwide are no-kill, and the humane society is "actively invested in helping Sarasota be the next to join that list."
The city ordinance will come before the City Commission again – in a second reading – on July 17. If approved then, it will immediately go into effect. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/sarasota-will-likely-soon-mandate-that-animal-shelters-be-no-kill/70379211007/ | 2023-07-07T17:24:24 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/07/sarasota-will-likely-soon-mandate-that-animal-shelters-be-no-kill/70379211007/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Some Austin Water customers have been reporting taste and smell issues from their drinking water, but Austin Water says it is safe to drink.
The utility company said there are a few factors that could be making the water taste and smell weird, including changes with the source water and one of Austin Water's carbon feed systems needing repair last week.
Since the reports, Austin Water has been adding more powder-activated carbon to its treated water. The powder-activated carbon filters out any organic matter that would make the water taste and smell bad. Before 2020, Austin Water used to only do this process seasonally, but since then, it has been doing it year-round whenever it is needed.
Austin Water said when there are changes in the source water quality that comes from low lake levels and drought, it has to add more powder-activated carbon.
"Our source water is experiencing increasing impacts from climate change,” said Shay Ralls Roalson, director of Austin Water. “We are in a drought. Lakes Travis and Buchanan are at half full, and we've experienced very hot temperatures, as everyone knows lately. All of those affect our source water quality."
Austin Water said that adding the carbon should fix the taste and smell issues within the next few days. It also said it is helpful when customers call in with their issues so it can see where it might need to make adjustments or do any additional flushing of the distribution system.
To report any issues, you can call Austin Water's 24-hour Emergency Dispatch line at 512-972-1000. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-water-smell-taste-issues/269-b372da45-6a4e-41c3-a234-e3cd0382e7b2 | 2023-07-07T17:26:32 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-water-smell-taste-issues/269-b372da45-6a4e-41c3-a234-e3cd0382e7b2 |
Flying V Fire: US 60 still closed with blaze 0% contained
As the Flying V Fire continues its burn along US 60, here is what we know about the blaze.
The Flying V Fire was first reported on July 5 in the early afternoon at about 2:15 p.m. when six brush fires began in the area. Five of them were swiftly contained at less than half an acre. The largest of the blazes, the Flying V Fire, continued to grow, burning in pinyon-juniper and grassland.
Initial reports saw it balloon from an estimated 75–100 to 722 acres. It is now at 1,200 acres, and a Type 3 Team was scheduled to assume command of the fire at about 6 p.m. on July 6.
As of July 7, an estimated 114 personnel were assigned to the fire, consisting of six crews, five engines, one water tender, a Type 3 helicopter and one dozer, according to InciWeb.
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"The Flying V Fire is burning in rugged terrain, and all suppression strategies will prioritize firefighter and public safety. The fire was located west of Highway 60 until winds picked up yesterday afternoon and ignited a spot fire on the east side of the highway. Aviation resources will be utilized to minimize growth in critical areas of the fire, and additional firefighting resources are currently responding. There are no threats to structures or infrastructure at this time," Fort Apache Bureau of Indian Affairs Forestry & Wildland Fire Management officials said on Facebook.
Flying V remains at 0% containment.
Where is the Flying V Fire?
The Flying V Fire is located along US 60 at mile marker 300, roughly 33 miles southwest of Show Low.
What caused the Flying V Fire?
The official cause has been listed as undetermined, but earlier updates from the BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management say it was likely human caused.
Evacuations and closures?
No evacuations had been announced, as there were no threats to structures or infrastructure as of July 7.
However, officials implemented closures along US 60 between mileposts 256-311, with no estimated time to reopen.
"Firefighter and public safety, and protection of Highway 60 are the highest priorities for the incident management team. The Flying V fire area includes important lands to the White Mountain Apache people. Firefighters are working to protect watersheds, riparian areas, rangelands, and heritage sites," officials said in a statement. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2023/07/07/flying-v-fire-updates/70391590007/ | 2023-07-07T17:28:09 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2023/07/07/flying-v-fire-updates/70391590007/ |
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots top $1B combined. Here's what to know and how to play
Looking to be America's next top millionaire (or billionaire)? Well, you will have your chance this weekend as both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots will be drawn Friday and Saturday.
Combined, the two jackpots are now sitting at approximately a half-billion dollars.
Friday night's Mega Millions draw will be for the jackpot of $427 million or a cash option of $221 million. If you miss out on winning big, you will have a second shot at winning the lottery on Saturday via the Powerball.
The Powerball draw will be for a jackpot of $590 million or a cash option of $305 million.
Arizona lottery fans can purchase tickets until 7 p.m. Friday for a chance at the Mega Millions prize. You can find out where your nearest lottery ticket vendor is, by visiting the Arizona Lottery's website and clicking on "Whereto Play."
Did anyone win Mega Millions July 4, 2023?
There has not been a jackpot prize winner for the Mega Millions since April 18 when someone in New York claimed a winning ticket.
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. Arizona time.
Did anyone win Powerball Wednesday, July 5, 2023?
Nope. In order to hit it big on the Powerball you must match all six numbers on your ticket.
How much is the Powerball jackpot now?
Because no one has claimed a ticket matching all six winning numbers, the jackpot pool is set to grow to $590 million with a cash option of $304.8 million for Saturday night's draw.
What time is the Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
How many numbers do you need to win anything on Powerball?
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
Have a question you need answered? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @raphaeldelag. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/07/mega-millions-powerball-jackpot-hits-billion-combined/70391826007/ | 2023-07-07T17:28:10 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/07/mega-millions-powerball-jackpot-hits-billion-combined/70391826007/ |
Glendale police shoot, kill 21-year-old man following car crash
Glendale police shot and killed a 21-year-old man Thursday after the man fled the scene of a car crash and fired at officers, officials said.
Glendale Fire Department crews responded to the intersection of 53rd and Maryland avenues at about 5 p.m. for a crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck, according to a police statement.
Police said that a father and two young children were inside the SUV, but neither suffered any injuries. When the fire crews arrived, they saw the person inside the pickup truck get out and run from the scene.
According to the statement, a Glendale officer in the area started searching for the man, eventually checking a nearby alleyway.
"The suspect, who was hiding inside the bush, fired several rounds and the officer returned fire. Other officers arrived on the scene and secured the scene, detaining the suspect, and that’s when paramedics declared the suspect deceased on the scene," Glendale police spokesperson Jose Santiago said in the statement.
Police did not released the suspect's name and stated that the officer, an 8-year police veteran, did not receive any injuries.
The shooting was being investigated by the Surprise Police Department.
No other information had been released.
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A six-month analysis by The Arizona Republic revealed police statewide not only shot people more times in the first half of 2021 than they did in the same time span the last two years, but more of those shootings were fatal. Data also showed the number of police shootings and fatalities in Arizona that year appear to be on track to outpace those in all of 2020 and 2019.
Law enforcement have shot at least 31 people in Maricopa County so far this year, according to information from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale-breaking/2023/07/07/glendale-shooting-man-police-car-crash/70391185007/ | 2023-07-07T17:28:10 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale-breaking/2023/07/07/glendale-shooting-man-police-car-crash/70391185007/ |
MITCHELL — The first public health watch status of the year for Lake Mitchell was issued on Wednesday, July 5, as visible algal blooms become more prominent.
The watch status is in effect until further notice. The city of Mitchell advises for individuals to stay away from the Public Beach area at Lake Mitchell, and away from any visible algae blooms.
Water quality tests are traditionally done on Lake Mitchell weekly between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The city of Mitchell tests for E. Coli at the Public Beach, Sandy Beach and the Campground Beach. Microcystin testing is done at the Public Beach, Sandy Beach and the center of Lake Mitchell. The issuing of public health watches or warnings is based on the concentration of microcystin toxins in the lake. On June 28, microcystin levels were measured at 4.5 parts per billion, which is the highest rate in the lake since 2021.
A public health watch is issued when microcystin levels surpass 4 parts per billion and are below 8 ppb, with warnings issued when the microcystin levels exceed 8 ppb.
No advisories were issued regarding the lake's water quality in 2022, which is when the microcystin levels never surpassed 1.5 parts per billion at its highest point .
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The city also tests for phosphorus levels in the lake. The phosphorus count in the center of Lake Mitchell went down over the previous week on June 28 to a rate of 830 parts per billion. It was at its season high of 920 parts per billion on June 21.
Lake Mitchell's is already surpassing the relatively benign year of phosphorus testing in the lake in 2022, in which its highest rate of phosphorus parts per billion was 840 in August. The highest rate in 2021 was 1070 ppb in late September, while the lake had a high of 1420 in mid-July 2020, a high of 1380 in 2019 and 1440 in 2018. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/first-lake-mitchell-public-health-watch-issued-for-2023 | 2023-07-07T17:34:41 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/first-lake-mitchell-public-health-watch-issued-for-2023 |
KENTLAND — The Newton County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenage boy.
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The boy, David Spencer Jr. of Goodland, Indiana, has been missing since early Friday morning, police said.
He is described as 5 feet 11 inches in height and weighing 220 pounds with a muscular build.
Spencer was last seen driving a silver 1999 Honda Civic with a black driver-side front fender and door, police said. The vehicle has black and red seat covers and Indiana license plate number 822RHL.
The flag reportedly reads, "(Expletive) Joe Biden and HOA."
Spencer reportedly has ties to Newton and Lake counties, and North Carolina, according to police.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Newton County Sheriff’s Department at 219-474-5661.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Rajae Evans
Arrest date: June 29, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302698
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jeremy King
Arrest date: June 29, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302701
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Rayjean Williams
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302696
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Derrick Perkins
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302684
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Marshall Ralston Jr.
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302687
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Kelsey McLeod
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302691
Charges: OWI, felony
Robert Jackson
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302693
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Kelly Borrmann
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302680
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
John Chalabis II
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302682
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Michael Diamond
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 58
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302681
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Jarad Good
Arrest date: June 28, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302695
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Mark Moser
Arrest date: June 27, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302671
Charges: Intimidation, felony
James Barnett
Arrest date: June 27, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302677
Charges: Battery, felony
John Moore
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 65
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302658
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Adri Pitts
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number: 2302649
Charges: Battery, felony
Barry Johnson
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302645
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Sheryl Johnson
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302646
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Raymond Escamilla IV
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302651
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Logan James
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 19
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2302657
Charges: Aggravated battery, felony
Richard Bean
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Alsip, IL
Booking Number: 2302666
Charges: Theft, felony
Warren Blazina
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 53
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number: 2302665
Charges: Theft, felony
Mark Bryk Jr.
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302648
Charges: OWI, felony
Guadalupe Chima
Arrest date: June 26, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302667
Charges: Sexual battery, felony
Max Smith Jr.
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302644
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Brian Sardeson
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 49
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302639
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Vincen Ritchie
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 45
Residence: Ogden Dunes, IN
Booking Number: 2302637
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Dale Ribar
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number: 2302638
Charges: OWI, felony
Vanessa Ontiveros
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302641
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Rachel Perez
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302640
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Javier Ramirez
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number: 2302635
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Floyd Gaston Jr.
Arrest date: June 25, 2023
Age: 34
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2302636
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Taylor Sanford
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 34
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302625
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Kiera Wrice
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302631
Charges: Battery, felony
Marvin Roundy
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302633
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Darrin Dedelow
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 56
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number: 2302632
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Joseph Meulemans
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302630
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Jon Aimutis
Arrest date: June 23, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302612
Charges: Resisting w/injury, felony
Austin Carroll
Arrest date: June 24, 2023
Age: 20
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302629
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Charles Costanza
Arrest date: June 23, 2023
Age: 57
Residence: Ogden Dunes, IN
Booking Number: 2302621
Charges: Intimidation, felony
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Water makes up most of the Earth's surface and most of the human body, but it often gets overlooked.
Calumet City Water Department Superintendent Jerry Surufka thinks about H2O every day.
He's set to discuss "How Important is Water to You?" at at a Calumet City Historical Society meeting this weekend.
Surufka will give a free talk at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Calumet City Historical Society Center at 760 Wentworth Ave.
"Do you ever stop to think about the water you use every day? And how vital is it to every aspect of our existence?" the Calumet City Historical Society said in a news release. Surufka will be "very happy to discuss this utmost essential substance of our survival as well as how the Calumet City Water Department works to keep us well supplied with a clean and healthy source at our fingertips."
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Among his topics: bottled versus tap water and the test and safety of the city's water.
A general membership meeting will begin at 2 p.m.; refreshments will be served.
The Calumet City Historical Society Center, which features exhibits about local churches, landmarks and other Calumet City history, is open from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. the second Sunday of the month.
For more information, email calcityhistory@aol.com, call 708-832-9390 or visit calumetcityhistoricalsociety.org.
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A Queen of Hearts jackpot game at Beaver-Vu Bowl in Beavercreek has reached $1,034,737 and organizers say the last drawing will be held on Monday.
Queen of Hearts is a card game where cards are posted on a board. People pay to purchase a ticket and that gives them the chance to flip a card on the board. If a queen is not chosen, the money rolls to the next draw.
This board started July 19, 2022 and will finally come to an end on Monday. Five cards remain on the board and the drawing will continue until the queen is found, organizers said.
“My grandparents have been buying (tickets) since it started,” said Jay Smith, who was buying a ticket at the bowling alley at 1238 N Fairfield Road on Thursday.
The game has drawn a lot of attention.
“We’ve been coming for two months now just because its been so high,” said Rick Sheetz, who bought a ticket on Thursday.
Beaver-Vu said in a release it has had to limit the number of customers on the property at a time due to safety concerns at the time of the drawing. This will continue on Monday, organizers said.
The chances of winning the big jackpot has some customers dreaming of their next purchases.
“Why (are we buying tickets)? I guess in the slim chance to win a million bucks,” said Rick Sheetz.
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ODESSA, Texas — The 1:11 Project in Odessa will be holding a 'Washing Out Fentanyl' car wash on July 8.
It will be taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of Tequila La Playa & Redzone. It is located at 2101 E. 8th Street in Odessa.
For more information about the event, people can go to the 1:11 Project Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/111-project-in-odessa-to-host-washing-out-fentanyl-car-wash/513-e37ce8a2-13bd-4c5f-978e-bf4ca85507f5 | 2023-07-07T17:46:05 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/111-project-in-odessa-to-host-washing-out-fentanyl-car-wash/513-e37ce8a2-13bd-4c5f-978e-bf4ca85507f5 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin will be teaming up with Vitalant for a Blood Drive event on July 8.
The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. James Baptist Church on 2212 E. 11 St Odessa, Texas.
People can schedule an appointment by contacting Priscilla Mann at 432-770-7142 or log onto www.donors.vitalant.org. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/black-chamber-of-commerce-of-the-permian-basin-to-host-blood-drive-on-july-8/513-ca30b24e-cb87-4a7a-9a9c-e33133bcf1a5 | 2023-07-07T17:46:08 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/black-chamber-of-commerce-of-the-permian-basin-to-host-blood-drive-on-july-8/513-ca30b24e-cb87-4a7a-9a9c-e33133bcf1a5 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Downtown Farmers Market will be happening on July 8 on the lawn of the Museum of the Southwest.
It will take place rain or shine from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dogs on a leash are welcomed and vendors are required to make or grow all their own products.
For more information about the event, people can click here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-downtown-farmers-market-to-take-place-on-july-8/513-5bad739b-f51a-4961-9d81-261832e69bab | 2023-07-07T17:46:09 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-downtown-farmers-market-to-take-place-on-july-8/513-5bad739b-f51a-4961-9d81-261832e69bab |
ODESSA, Texas — The Parks Legado Farmers Market will be introducing their next addition called the Lil' Sprouts Market on July 8.
This special addition will allow young entrepreneurs to show off their crafted creations. All of the vendor fees paid will be given to a child-focused charity that the young entrepreneurs pick themselves.
The market will be open at the same time as the Parks Legado Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information about the new addition and the farmers market in general, visit parkslegado.com or text "PLFM" to 432-0498-0251. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/parks-legado-farmers-market-to-introduce-its-lil-sprouts-market-on-july-8/513-e1861009-28f5-4f1f-a13d-a195d7cde276 | 2023-07-07T17:46:11 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/parks-legado-farmers-market-to-introduce-its-lil-sprouts-market-on-july-8/513-e1861009-28f5-4f1f-a13d-a195d7cde276 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Investigators are asking for help in finding a North Texas teenager who has been missing for nearly a month, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
Angelina Hope Williams, 17, was last seen around 12 a.m. on June 9 at the 6500 block of Fitzgerald St. in Fort Worth, according to police. This area is north of Marine Creek Reservoir and west of Saginaw.
Williams' grandmom, Deborah Williams, also told WFAA she's been gone since June 9.
Angelina is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds. She is Black and has green hair with brown eyes.
It is unknown as of Friday afternoon if Angelina is in danger.
Anyone with information about this missing person should call the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4222.
This is a developing story. We will add updates as more information is provided. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-teen-angelina-hope-williams-missing/287-103b819d-579b-4330-93ed-a7ce0ce54320 | 2023-07-07T17:50:26 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-teen-angelina-hope-williams-missing/287-103b819d-579b-4330-93ed-a7ce0ce54320 |
SALEM, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin is set to attend the Salem Fair Friday afternoon, according to the office of the governor.
This weekend will be the fair’s closing weekend, wrapping up its 35th season. The fair will open Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., with gates closing all three days at 9 p.m.
This year, the fair features more than 40 rides, 30 food vendors, and shows.
While in town, the governor will host a conversation with State Senator David Sueterline and his wife Ashley at the Salem Public Library beginning at 12:30 p.m. Friday, to discuss the work being done in Richmond to empower parents and keep children safe. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/governor-glenn-youngkin-to-attend-salem-fair-friday/ | 2023-07-07T17:54:54 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/governor-glenn-youngkin-to-attend-salem-fair-friday/ |
DULUTH — The small plane that crashed about 25 miles north of the city last month overflew a private runway shortly beforehand, according to federal investigators.
An Aeronca 7CCM plane piloted by Bryan Handyside , 60, crashed June 21 into dense woods immediately west of Pequaywan Lake Road. The crash killed Handyside, who owns a private grass airstrip on a property adjacent to the crash site, and passenger Matthew Joseph, 64.
The plane, according to a preliminary report published this week by the National Transportation Safety Board, took off from Duluth International Airport shortly before 7 a.m. and approached Handyside’s airstrip from the south.
The plane, though, overflew that runway about 100 feet above ground level while traveling at about 58 mph, according to federal investigators.
Near the departure end of the runway, the airplane began to climb again, reaching a peak of 240 feet above ground, and accelerated to 64 mph before slowing to 54 mph. It then made a descending left turn toward the crash site, investigators reported.
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The wrecked plane was found later that morning by a spotter plane. It was about 450 yards from the grass strip on Handyside’s property, according to the National Transportation Safety Board report.
The plane, which was manufactured in 1946, had been inspected shortly before the crash. Investigators claimed that Handyside signed off on an annual inspection June 20, the day before the crash.
Handyside and Joseph were employed by Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft, but were not reportedly flying on company business.
The plane was used for a “work-related flying club” of which Handyside was a member. Handyside, according to first responders at the crash site, had over 30 years of aviation experience. In 2011, he was piloting a different plane that clipped some shrubbery during a landing near Island Lake. No one was injured in that incident.
National Transportation Safety Board staff are set to publish a more detailed and definitive report about the crash in approximately a year.
Federal records do not list Handyside as the operator for any other crashes, nor that the Aeronca he was flying was involved in any earlier crashes. The plane was recertified for airworthiness in 2011. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/pilot-in-fatal-duluth-crash-overshot-runway-feds-indicate | 2023-07-07T17:55:08 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/pilot-in-fatal-duluth-crash-overshot-runway-feds-indicate |
GOODLAND, Ind. — Police in northwestern Indiana are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office said David Spencer, Jr., of Goodland, was last seen in the early morning hours of July 7 driving a silver 1999 Honda Civic with an Indiana license plate 822RHL. The car has black and red seat covers, with a fender on the driver's side that is a black door.
He is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 220 lbs.
Spencer reportedly has ties to Newton and Lake counties in Indiana, as well as North Carolina.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Newton County Sheriff's Office at 219-474-5661.
Newton County is roughly 115 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/newton-county-teen-missing-goodland-indiana-david-spencer-jr-july-7-2023/531-41896ad0-b8a7-40d8-a1f9-0cc41e3508fd | 2023-07-07T17:58:35 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/newton-county-teen-missing-goodland-indiana-david-spencer-jr-july-7-2023/531-41896ad0-b8a7-40d8-a1f9-0cc41e3508fd |
BOISE, Idaho — Thirty-six years after 65-year-old Joyce Casper was found murdered in her car, Boise Police are able to bring some sort of closure to her family.
Investigators were able to create a family tree through genetic genealogy from DNA left a the crime scene, which pointed to their suspect, Frank A. Rodriguez -- police then met with his family, obtained additional DNA swabs, and matched Rodriguez to the crime, BPD said. Even though Rodriguez died in 2007, BPD Capt. Matt Jones said that he is proud to finally give the family some answers.
Investigators are still working to determine if Rodriguez is responsible for any other unsolved crimes across the country.
Casper's body was found on Oct. 13, 1987, inside her car at Day Drive and Robert Street -- just 800 feet from the business she owned, Casper's Vista Hallmark and Gift Shop on Vista Avenue. Just weeks before Casper's death, she had reported to police that a young man, possibly 17-25 years old with slick black hair tried to assault her at the store, but ran off.
Her murder "had everyone shocked," according to a 1987 article from The Idaho Statesman, and made surrounding residents anxious. Casper was known to work late hours, and the doors to the business were locked when police arrived -- BPD said they found evidence that she was likely abducted outside of her store, sexually assaulted and then killed.
Thirty years after the murder of Casper, police reopened the case in 2017 and assigned two full-time investigators to comb through old evidence, conduct interviews and take DNA swabs. They sent the DNA found at the scene to Parabon Nanolabs, who developed a profile of the suspect -- a young Latino man with brown or hazel eyes and brown or black hair, KTVB previously reported. However, this didn't lead investigators to anyone specific.
Sgt. Justin Kendall with BPD told KTVB in 2017 that their suspect was also never listed in any crime database and had likely never been arrested. But, he probably lived in the area surrounding Vista Avenue and Kootenai Street at the time.
"(Investigators) didn't know what they were preserving back then, and now 30 years later, that evidence they preserved has come to a point where that's valid evidence to us, which at the time was not really relative evidence to them," Kendall said.
Two years later, another detective assigned to the case enlisted the help of the genetic genealogy company, Identifiers, and created a family tree based off of the DNA in the system. Eventually, investigators met with Rodriguez's family, tested their DNA, and determined Rodriguez was the man that killed Casper 36 years prior.
“Members of BPD’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have spent years working to identify the person responsible for the death of Joyce Casper and close this investigation once and for all for Joyce’s family,” Jones said. “Justice has been a long time coming and we are proud and grateful to finally be able to give them some answers.”
BPD is holding a press briefing on the case on Sunday at 2:30 p.m that will include statements from Casper's family. This story will be updated.
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PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Right now, there’s a new way to renew your car tags in Shelby County. People can now utilize a tag renewal ATM at two of the county’s license office locations.
This machine will allow you to get your new tags in two to three minutes, eliminating any potential wait times inside. The manager for license operations, Barry Newton, told CBS 42 it’s a machine built for efficiency and huge for customer service.
Customers can come during the day and after hours — even on weekends. Newton said the new operation has been very successful so far. CBS 42 asked him what other functions this could lead to in the future.
“For driver’s license, we currently don’t because that’s a state function. This is a county,” Newton- said. “But as far as the tag goes, yes, we’re going to implement a few more different things like possibly down the road where if you lost your decal or need to get a replacement, there again, people don’t have time to come by here sometimes. They can just run by and get it there. We don’t have that yet, but that is something for the future.”
All you need handy is your driver’s license number and tag number. You could also scan the barcode on your notice. That information will pull your profile up onto the screen.
You then make your selections, swipe your card and the tag stickers will print right out.
“So, if you’re inside waiting in line then you know, you could be in there 10 to 15 minutes before the clerk calls you,” Newton said. “As you see, we’re the only ones here right now. You walk up. It takes about two to three minutes to do this process. Once you’ve done this process, you’re good to go. You’ve got your decals. You don’t have to go inside for anything.”
CBS 42 caught up with Lisa Hendricks who tried the ATM for the first time. She was initially apprehensive but was met with a pleasant surprise.
“It was unbelievable,” Hendricks said. “It was probably I don’t know 60, 60 seconds maybe. I’m very glad, and I would recommend that other people try it.”
The tag renewal ATM at the Pelham license office has been open for one week. There is another one up and running at the Highway 280 location, and Newton said there are plans to open a third ATM at the Columbiana location soon. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tag-renewal-atms-in-shelby-county-eliminate-wait-times/ | 2023-07-07T18:07:47 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tag-renewal-atms-in-shelby-county-eliminate-wait-times/ |
It's Your Business: Aspirations the community can pursue to strengthen the future
Communities thrive when they have a shared vision, lean into their strengths and coordinate investments in those areas.
The Monroe County community has great opportunities to leverage. We are a hub on the innovation and talent corridor that runs from Indianapolis to Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. There are now national investments in communities through the US CHIPS and Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and American Rescue Plan Act funds; statewide economic development initiatives via READI 2.0 and other legislation; and the IU 2030 strategic plan. The local economy is currently strong, as reported at our June State of the Bloomington Regional Economy. And local elections will bring us new city of Bloomington leadership in 2024.
If done right, this is a once in a generation opportunity to launch ourselves into a strong future.
But what is the vision for the future? Where do we need to invest as a community? The Economic Vitality Project (EVP) has been our response to these community opportunities and needs. The goal is to ensure Monroe County is the standout community of choice for employers, innovators, individuals and families. As a developing community-wide strategy, the EVP is about collective action. It frames what community investments are needed and why to help public, private and nonprofit leaders focus resources. It also identifies lead partners to implement various aspects of the plan, to ensure we’re coordinated and supporting one another.
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Based on our steering committee’s extensive review of economic data and existing strategies, an EVP vision has emerged that falls into three broad categories: economic vitality, quality of place and quality of life. As the steering committee finalizes this work, here are the aspirations we can pursue as a community.
Economic vitality opportunities relate to innovation, wages and workforce. The Bloomington Metro Area would benefit from rising to the top 10th percentile of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Innovation Index for metropolitan areas. The index measures how business dynamics, human capital and knowledge are leveraged in a community. We can better leverage our assets, as we are currently around the 27th percentile.
Private sector hourly wages across Monroe County should exceed the Indiana statewide average and be competitive with peer cities so we can improve quality of life for our neighbors, while attracting and retaining the best talent. According to the St. Louis Fed, average private sector hourly wages are $25.73 per hour in Bloomington compared to the $28.93 per hour Indiana statewide average and over $32 per hour in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
We can strategically grow our future labor pool, particularly to address the challenges of our aging workforce. There are more than 120,000 individuals over age 16 in the Monroe County labor force, but over 26,000 or 22% are over age 60, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The EVP has also outlined quality of place needs. Owner and non-student rental housing needs to increase by almost 2500 units by 2030 based on current estimates, as housing is a challenge here and for many other communities. We also see opportunities to strengthen investments in public safety personnel and community beautification.
For quality of life, we have opportunities in diversity, to be a visibly welcoming community that becomes more diverse overtime. We also see needs for growing our workforce pipelines, especially in childcare, health and mental health services.
There are numerous organizations leading quality of place and quality of life needs across the community, so we have been speaking with them about how the EVP can partner and support their efforts.
Overall, economic vitality, quality of place and quality of life are not only important to our neighbors. These are key issues we hear from current and prospective employers. Our next steps are to grow the coalition of local leaders and organizations that support this growing vision. These partners will own, lead, and support the implementation of various parts of the plan, while the BEDC will advance efforts in the economic vitality arena with our partners.
Thank you to the many community members that have contributed to date. Stay tuned for more.
Jennifer Pearl is president of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/bedc-leader-shares-aspirations-to-strengthen-bloomington-area/70386776007/ | 2023-07-07T18:08:04 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/bedc-leader-shares-aspirations-to-strengthen-bloomington-area/70386776007/ |
Summer flicks for kids: $6 or less gets you air-conditioning and a top-rated movie
Lots of children have missed watching the big screen in a cinema, thanks to inflation and other obstacles that lingered after the pandemic. In fact, many little kids have never seen a movie at a theater.
It's hot. It's humid. The air quality has been fuzzy. Cinemas are a good escape. But they can be expensive. The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, though, is showing two good kids' flicks for $6 each, general admission, with kids age 5 and younger admitted free. Dates are July 15 and 22.
"How to Train Your Dragon" and "Shrek"— and how they got picked
As part of the Buskirk's application for funding from the Bloomington Arts Commission, the historic downtown theater used a survey to ensure they knew what the community wanted.
"The survey was shared throughout parent channels — text threads, peer-to-peer, social media, etc. — and "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Shrek" got top marks for 60% of the 69 respondents," said Casey Rich, Buskirk-Chumley's marketing director.
The "Shrek" showing even offers a sensory-friendly screening: It will be sold at half capacity, to reduce ambient noise and provide more elbow room.
"We went with new classic children's animated films from DreamWorks," said Brad Schiesser, the Buskirk's associate executive director. "We have heard from families across the county that this is something they will really enjoy."
Who should come to the movies
"All kids in town," Rich said, "mostly those who’ve never been to a movie in theaters before (think, those 5 and younger who’ve spent most of their lives in pandemic times)."
Parents of those young children might remember the original release of these movies, especially "Shrek."
What's different this summer at Buskirk-Chumley
The past few years the Buskirk-Chumley Theater has had bigger traveling acts and far fewer summer kids' programs, Schiesser said. So this year they're including a kids' film series, for the community as a whole.
"We are also instituting some community access tickets that are underwritten," he said, "so that no family in our community who wants to beat the heat at one of our films will be turned away."
"We are committed to providing a comfortable and inclusive experience for all."
"How to Train Your Dragon" and "Shrek" rank high on Rotten Tomatoes
"How to Train Your Dragon" got the impressive score of 99% on the Rotten Tomatoes review website. "Shrek" got an 88%, with an audience score of 90%.
More to come at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Hold on, because Schiesser and Rich both said the theater is working with other Bloomington organizations to create additional enriching experiences.
If you go
WHAT: Two different kids' films on different days: "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Shrek," sensory-friendly showing (half capacity only)
WHEN: "How to Train Your Dragon" at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. July 15
"Shrek" at 3:30 p.m. July 22
WHERE: Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave.
TICKETS: $6 general admission. Kids 5 and younger admitted free but will need a ticket. Available in person at the box office at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. or online at www.buskirkchumley.org. For more information available by calling 812-323-3020, ext. 1. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/flicks-for-kids-bloomingtons-buskirk-chumley-theater-offers-2-in-july/70383081007/ | 2023-07-07T18:08:10 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/flicks-for-kids-bloomingtons-buskirk-chumley-theater-offers-2-in-july/70383081007/ |
Headed north out of Bloomington? There's a detour ahead.
If you intend to head north out of Bloomington this week via Business 37, don't go that way.
The bridge right before the ramp onto I-69, Bridge No. 913, will be closed all week, maybe a few days longer.
There's a hole on the road surface of the 77-year-old structure that needs to be repaired. County highway workers also will be shoring up the span from beneath.
The bridge, constucted in 1946, is scheduled to be replaced with federal funds in 2029.
And if you're considering taking Old Ind. 37 North as a scenic detour and then cutting over to I-69, think again.
The two-lane road is closed between Bethel Lane and Old Meyers Road until December for construction of the Bicentennial Pathway.
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A posted detour that routes traffic a few miles out of the way ends up on Old Ind. 37 North beyond the construction: take Old Meyers Road to Boltinghouse Road to Bethel Lane.
There's a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Boltinghouse Road and Bethel Lane to help traffic flow. The county highway department says to expect delays when traveling in the area.
The best route might be to enter I-69 from the Ind. 45/46 Bypass or another interchange and go north from there.
Contact H-T reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/hole-in-roadway-over-bridge-closes-route-out-of-bloomington/70388690007/ | 2023-07-07T18:08:16 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/hole-in-roadway-over-bridge-closes-route-out-of-bloomington/70388690007/ |
Identity of man hit and killed by train unknown
Bloomington police officers responding to a 911 call from West Third Street and South Johnson Avenue early Wednesday arrived to find a person had been struck and killed by a train.
An autopsy was done Thursday at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Monroe County Coroner Joani Stalcup said the person's identity won't be released until relatives have been informed.
"We are currently working to positively identify the individual and properly notify the family once identification has been confirmed," Stalcup said.
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According to a police synopsis of the 4:08 a.m. call, "Officers responded to the report that an unknown person had been struck by a train and was now deceased."
Further details about the accident were not available.
Contact H-T reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/identity-of-man-hit-and-killed-by-train-unknown/70388682007/ | 2023-07-07T18:08:22 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/identity-of-man-hit-and-killed-by-train-unknown/70388682007/ |
Monroe County's response to June 29 derecho criticized
Seventy mile per hour winds from the west that blew into Monroe County the afternoon of June 29 took down hundreds of trees and power lines.
The 10-minute storm, called a derecho, initiated a string of difficult days for many. And spawned inquiries about the county emergency management agency's response — or lack thereof.
The straight-line winds left more than 30,000 households in and around Bloomington without electricity. Thirty hours later, 9,000 homes were still dark. Some outages lasted five days.
People, and their pets, sweltered with no fans or air conditioning. Food spoiled in refrigerators and thawed in freezers. Cell phone and computer batteries died.
And questions arose about whether the county's emergency management system had adequately responded or failed to help out enough.
"Fifteen hours after the storm had disabled electric service to around 40% of the residences in the county, the county government had not posted a statement," Perry Township trustee Dan Combs wrote in dismay on Facebook.
No emergency declared
As the derecho approached, Monroe County Emergency Management Director Jamie Neibel was in contact with the state department of Homeland Security manager who oversees a seven-county area that includes Monroe.
After the storm passed, it was determined no homes or businesses had been lost. No emergency existed.
County highway department crews with chainsaws started the tedious process of clearing roads. Utility company trucks, some from out of state, followed to undertake repairs. They worked night and day, with the last few customers having power restored on Wednesday.
The emergency management office posted power outage updates on its Facebook page through the weekend, using data from Duke Energy and rural power cooperatives. Their phones and internet weren't working, hindering communication efforts.
The agency established cooling stations at eight fire departments, where back-up generator power was always available. There, people could experience air conditioning, rest, charge their phones and then depart.
There were rules: No pets, no showers, no sleeping, no extended stays.
No other emergency actions were taken by the county agency, which is in charge of local disaster response. Their website traffic signal stayed green, indicating no emergency.
"In the days that followed, we relied on our public safety teams, police and fire, to find out the extent of damage and if homes are destroyed and people displaced," Neibel said. "There was no damage like that, and this was nothing like the recent tornado over near Stinesville."
'Perfect response' not guaranteed
Neibel said that looking back, the emergency management agency should have provided more information to the public about efforts to restore power and help available.
"Trying to keep people informed, since they are isolated when things like this happen," she said, should be a priority.
The county's Comprehansive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) contains a disclaimer under the heading "Limitations" that states: "Monroe County will endeavor to make every reasonable effort to respond in the event of a disaster or emergency. However, local resources and public safety services may be overwhelmed."
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It ends with this: "There is no guarantee implied by the CEMP that a perfect response to emergency events will be practical or possible."
Trustee: Can I get a generator?
In Perry Township, Combs fielded dozens of emergency requests from residents facing various levels of difficulty in the derecho aftermath.
Trustees are charged with helping people at the poverty level with necessities such as food and rent, but he was hearing from people in higher income brackets seeking assistance.
"Because we help low-income clients as our mission doesn’t mean when there is a community crisis that everyone suddenly qualifies for what was called 'poor relief' until well into the 21st century," Combs said.
Power and phones were out and email inaccessible at the township office. Combs taped a sign on the front door directing people to write down their emergency and contact information and leave the request in the mailbox. He checked the box every few hours.
Frustration took hold when he was unable to secure a generator to provide electricity to a crowded homeless shelter in his township. Forty people sleeping in bunk beds spent three nights at Friends Place with no power.
"There should have been a generator there," Combs said. "But emergency management has no list of contractors who could have provided emergency back-up generators."
The county emergency management plan, mandated by the state, says generators should be available when electricity is needed.
"Monroe County has established a number of emergency agreements with local companies and business for heavy equipment, generators, food, bottled water and other key commodities and resources," the CEMP states.
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The Red Cross, often present when disaster strikes, didn't get called because no one was left without a roof over their heads. The organization provides meals, shelter and on-site aid when people are left homeless and shaken in the wake of events such as a flood, tornado or fire.
But that wasn't the case here. No homes were destroyed, and no one was injured. But thousands were affected by the storm long-term.
Early-morning rant
At 1:07 a.m. Saturday, Combs wrote a Facebook post, more a rant, criticizing the county for its lack of response in the 33 hours since the storm blew out of town.
He said the cooling sites weren't much help for people experiencing homelessness in 90-degree heat. He was livid at what he called "total disregard" for vulnerable residents' needs the days after the storm.
And he's mad at the county commissioners, who continue referring county residents who need financial help for necessities to contact their township trustee.
"Assistance is available for rent or utilities through your township trustee," commissioners' president Penny Githens said at the close of Wednesday's meeting. "We want to ensure people stay housed and healthy."
But income guidelines limit who's eligible for township assistance, weather disaster or no. To qualify, applicants must meet the federal poverty standard, which for a family of four is a monthly income of $2,200 or less.
A plan, and being prepared
Combs wants the city and county to develop a plan that works for situations such as this. Fellow trustee Rita Barrow, in Van Buren Township, sees the need as well.
"There ought to be some kind of immediate help available, and hopefully someone will come up with a way to organize volunteers to come together and do that when the help is needed," she said. "There are people out there that want to do that."
Neibel agrees and is in the process of resurrecting a defunct community emergency response team to call on in the future to assess what people need immediately after a disaster.
She conceded that communication among agencies tasked with responding in emergencies must improve so they can work in tandem when the next event strikes.
Neibel said people need to prepare and take personal responsibility for their own safety and comfort, just in case.
She suggested going to the website www.ready.gov to find out how to create an emergency kit filled with basic supplies, from water to a battery-powered radio, needed to survive on your own for several days after a disaster.
'A new reality'
David Henry was Monroe County's emergency response coordinator in 2005 and 2006. He's spent the past 15 years as a homeland security consultant and teaches emergency management classes at Indiana University.
He lives in Van Buren Township and spent 68 hours without electricity after the recent storm. He said local weather-related events of the past two months — tornadoes, toxic air, hail storms and now a derecho — should serve as a warning that emergency preparedness is vital.
Henry urged the county to complete a post-incident assessment to determine what worked and what went wrong after the June 29 storm.
"We need to ask agencies to organize and collaborate to see that the most vulnerable people are OK and that their needs are addressed," he said.
"From my seat out in Van Buren Township, I had no information to work with. There needs to be a spokesperson who explains what's going on."
He said the CEMP, last updated in 2018, is due for a review. The current version doesn't even mention the term "derecho," now spoken of in everyday conversations.
"There should be a convening of all the people who participated where they can put concerns on the table and see what will work," Henry said. "Because there's a new reality for our community."
Contact Herald-Times reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/monroe-county-urged-to-assess-emergency-response-to-windstorm/70388666007/ | 2023-07-07T18:08:28 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/monroe-county-urged-to-assess-emergency-response-to-windstorm/70388666007/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — A train and an SUV collided Friday afternoon in Tampa, according to Hillsborough Fire Rescue.
Authorities say the incident happened at East Broadway Avenue and East Tampa Boulevard.
Two people reportedly have been pulled out of the SUV, however, there is no word on their condition.
Initial reports indicate the train did not derail.
This is a developing story. Stay with 10 Tampa Bay for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/train-suv-crash-tampa/67-6dcd9c67-6d3f-4f09-b583-7cae48a45ea2 | 2023-07-07T18:14:04 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/train-suv-crash-tampa/67-6dcd9c67-6d3f-4f09-b583-7cae48a45ea2 |
MAKING ROOM IN YOUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Take time out of your day to visit the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC-Greensboro and check out the new exhibition "Making Room: Familiar Art, New Stories." The 43 pieces chosen from the Weatherspoon collection were picked based on over 4,000 personal responses, creating an exhibition unlike any other the museum has seen. Admission is free and the exhibition will run until next spring. weatherspoonart.org.
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HIGH POINT — A teenager charged with four counts of indecent exposure was ordered by a judge Thursday to stay away from all Harris Teeter stores and DeBeen Espresso, according to High Point police.
Noree L. Staton, 19, who was previously arrested on charges of peeping in a women’s restroom at a local grocery store, was accused of exposing himself at DeBeen Espresso in the 700 block of West Lexington Avenue, police said in a news release.
Police said they arrested Staton at a Harris Teeter store Wednesday on charges of trespassing and resist, delay or obstruct a public officer. After further investigation, officers charged him with four counts of indecent exposure.
Staton’s bond was set Thursday at $25,000 police said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/high-point-teen-jailed-on-charges-of-indecent-exposure-trespassing-police-say/article_c5e83d1a-1cc0-11ee-959a-f3edf40dccbd.html | 2023-07-07T18:22:07 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/high-point-teen-jailed-on-charges-of-indecent-exposure-trespassing-police-say/article_c5e83d1a-1cc0-11ee-959a-f3edf40dccbd.html |
GREENSBORO — Sometimes, a deadline can be a gift.
That’s the spirit of The Greensboro 48 Hour Film Project, a competition where filmmakers have two days to create a short film.
This year’s project starts next weekend from July 14 through July 16. The films will play for the public and judges on July 21 and 22 at the Carolina Theatre downtown. A final screening at the theater on July 29 will showcase the award winners.
“You never know what you are going to see,” said Mike Dickens, who heads up the 48 Hour Film Project locally.
There’s 18 teams signed up so far this year, ranging from five people to roughly 30. Registration is still open for people who want to form their own teams or you can look for existing ones to join.
Besides the most obvious jobs like writing, directing, acting and editing, there’s other equally critical roles, like making sure all the needed paperwork gets filled out and the crew gets fed.
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Veteran team leaders Joey Rudzinski and Randy Harris said they both got their start making themselves useful on other people’s projects.
“Pretty soon people will know you and invite you back,” Harris said.
Rudzinski said he’s been involved with The Greensboro 48 Hour Film Project since 2004 — the first time it came to the city. Greensboro was actually one of the earlier adopters of the 48 Hour Film Project, which began in Washington D.C. in 2001 and has since spread to 118 cities worldwide.
Local winners go on to further competition at Filmapalooza, The 48 Hour Film Project’s international film festival. A selection of films from Filmapalooza are later screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
To be eligible to win, films must be completed on time and include several different elements.
First is the genre. At the kickoff event today, teams draw two genres out of a hat, ranging from comedy to western to social commentary. Films must exemplify one or both of the genres they select. The film must also include a prop, line of dialogue and character that are the same for everyone, but not announced until the Friday night kickoff.
The completed product has to be at least four minutes in length but can’t exceed seven minutes.
Films that miss the deadline won’t be eligible for the grand prize, but are still screened and can win an Audience Choice award.
Dickens was an entrant in the competition for years before taking on his current role, and said he’s finished movies on time and late, “films I was very proud of and films that I was very not proud of.”
The occasions when he’s been happy with his 48-hour films have been incredibly satisfying, he said.
“The essence of triumph,” he said. “That’s what it feels like.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-48-hour-film-project-joey-rudzinski-randy-harris-mike-dickens/article_79113974-1c11-11ee-8f94-fbfd61cce190.html | 2023-07-07T18:22:13 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-48-hour-film-project-joey-rudzinski-randy-harris-mike-dickens/article_79113974-1c11-11ee-8f94-fbfd61cce190.html |
GREENSBORO — From the street it looks a bit rusty and broken down, but the bones of the Carolina Steel plant remain in good shape.
Good enough for officials at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship to plan its rebirth into a manufacturing hub for Greensboro.
“We want to preserve, but obviously we want to modernize,” Nussbaum President Lisa Hazlett said.
During a recent tour of the 220,000-square-foot building, Hazlett explained that the revived plant will offer much more than the steel products it churned out for 85 years. Along with manufacturing and offices, plans include areas for commercial food preparation, community gatherings, artist studios, retail space and a farmers market.
There are even plans to include medical offices.
“You're standing in a food desert and you're standing in a medical desert,” said Hazlett during the plant tour.
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Nussbaum CEO Sam Funchess “always had a vision for either medical or dental being in the building,” she said. “And when the Evans-Blount clinic over on MLK shut down, we were officially declared a medical desert.”
People from the nearby public housing communities could walk to the clinics and the plant, whose address is 1451 S. Elm-Eugene St. and is also on the city’s bus line.
About 20,000 square feet of the building will be “chopped off” to make space for additional parking and docks to accommodate food trucks.
“We’re in the design phase right now, so my architect and my engineers are working on a plan to update the infrastructure,” Hazlett said.
She envisions the $36 million project to be similar to Mill 19 project of the Regional Industrial Development Corp. in Pittsburgh and Blue Ridge Food Ventures in Candler.
The building already has three tenants — USA Insulation of The Triad, Noah’s ArC Welding and The Honest Carpenter.
David McAlister, owner of USA Insulation of the Triad, said he likes the building’s location near Interstate 40, its affordability and the business assistance he’s received from the Nussbaum Center.
“The people that work here at the Nussbaum Center have been tremendous in helping us,” he said, adding that he looks forward to the renovations.
“It will be an upgraded area for us. It offers a little more security, upgraded facilities and restrooms and offices … it will be nice when it gets through,” McAlister said.
The Honest Carpenter, aka Ethan James, records YouTube videos at the Steelhouse for his business.
“I’m curious to see what they manage to do,” said James, who plans to start recording online courses in August.
Hazlett said all three of the project phases are designed to be self-supporting through renting the spaces.
The first phase is an 85,000-square-foot manufacturing center. The estimated cost is $12 million and will have bays "designed to serve entrepreneurs,” Hazlett said.
The bay sizes range from 1,700 to 15,000 square feet and will have water, electric, gas and internet access, she said. Each space will have a rollup door and a regular door.
The bays will have removeable walls to allow for businesses to expand as needed.
“We want you to start with the smallest space you need,” she said.
The second phase, which also will cost about $12 million, is the community space. With 40-foot high ceilings, plans call for building two additional floors in this area.
The third phase, which is estimated to be three or four years away, is a food production facility that will cost about $12 million to build. It will have kitchens ranging from 200 to 1,000 square feet.
“And then you have specialty rooms, so you have a chocolate room, you have canning, packaging, contract services,” Hazlett explained. “And some of the kitchens will be private, so it's yours 24/7, and some of the kitchens will be shared kitchens.”
The kitchens will be state certified and allow for meat processing, which requires a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector on site. There also will be cold and dry storage.
Food truck parking will be available — health code restrictions require trucks to be parked at their kitchen when not in use.
Thus far the center has raised about $6.5 million for the Steelhouse project. That includes $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the city of Greensboro and Guilford County. Another $2 million came from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The center is also applying for grants and seeking private funding to pay for the renovations.
“What COVID did is it highlighted the plight of small business,” Hazlett said. “It highlighted the importance of small business and so it made this project relevant.
“And the jobs that we create inside the incubator are paying higher than both the city and the county average and we know that the Steelhouse is going to do the same thing."
As for the structure’s outside appearance, Hazlett said that also will improve. Both board members and business owners want the space to be attractive.
“They want this to be a showplace,” she said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-nussbaurm-center-steelhouse-renovations-small-business-incubator/article_88012f78-16a5-11ee-8f00-6f81d2e06da3.html | 2023-07-07T18:22:19 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-nussbaurm-center-steelhouse-renovations-small-business-incubator/article_88012f78-16a5-11ee-8f00-6f81d2e06da3.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fazoli’s announced Thursday when it plans to open its new Orlando location.
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The Kentucky-based Italian fast-food joint said it will open the new store on East Colonial Drive near Bennett Road sometime between late August and early September.
The building previously housed a Boston Market that closed in September.
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In 2008, Fazoli’s closed its previous Orlando locations on East Colonial Drive (now Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro) and on Collegiate Way (now Del Taco). The company also had locations in Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Orange City, Oviedo and Winter Park.
Fazoli’s is known for its Italian ice and its buttery, garlicky breadsticks, which are unlimited for customers who dine-in.
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Purple pearl, sea angels and more: Plumbing the depths for gifts from the seas
The grocery store prices of halibut, yellowfin tuna and Chilean sea bass are all above $30 — and that’s per pound, not per fish. Perhaps it’s time to take an in-depth look, if you know what I mean, at what other things of value are residing in Neptune’s Kingdom.
For starters, and shellfish sometimes are, there’s the curious tale of a tourist dining at Salt Air. He orders the Little Neck Clams appetizer and bites down on what turns out to be a purple pearl.
The man in question goes by the name of Scott Overland, a particularly ironic last name for someone who experienced an approximately $4,000 increase in his personal wealth because of a gift from the sea.
Mr. Overland’s pearl was not a “cultured” one, which is not to say that it was uncivilized. Rather, it was “natural,” to the extent that a mollusk can be called such when it is the product of an offshore sea farm.
In any case, one must admire a pearl that chooses to be purple, resisting the temptation to be either blue or red in our politically charged society, but one must question how numerous its siblings are.
In general, a pearl in a clam is relatively rare. Much more numerous is the so-called naked sea butterfly that has recently been making its presence known in coastal waters.
A mere three inches in length, this small slug masquerading as an aquarian butterfly features a multi-colored translucent body and wing-like appendages. The latter are responsible, no doubt, for its alternate “sea angel” appellation.
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It has caused quite a stir south of the border, in Maryland that is. A few years ago, the town of Ocean City had its panties, or rather its bikinis, in a bunch over the question of whether women were entitled, like men, to go topless on the beach. In the end, it took a judicial, and probably judicious, decision to negatively answer that question.
More recently, much to its horror, the town was unable to prevent the appearance of the not just naked, but even more shocking, partially translucent, sea butterflies in its territorial waters.
Particularly galling to the town residents was the fact that this indecency was being flaunted by a species commonly known as the sea angel.
In contrast to the diminutive naked sea butterfly, the blue catfish is a bay inhabitant on PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs, not low-cut socks), sometimes weighing over 100 pounds. Introduced into the Chesapeake Bay in the 1970s as a sporting or “trophy fish,” it has thrived in its adopted environment.
Unfortunately, blue catfish have become a threat to another sea creature of the same hue, with these trophy fish creating their own rewards, rather than awards, by each consuming one or two blue crabs a day.
Not to worry. It has been suggested that one way to control the ravenous blue catfish would be to pit this invasive species against another (seniors retiring to the coast) by increasing commercial as opposed to recreational fishing of the big cat.
According to local food critic Pam George, blue catfish have “a flaky texture and mild taste,” and are already on the menu as a sandwich at the Lewes Oyster House.
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This was not what blue catfish had in mind when they agreed to serve as trophy fish.
Despite their objections, blue catfish could prove to be a “lucrative revenue stream,” if not an entire bay. A recent PBS documentary, "Eatin’ Blue Catfish," was devoted to the subject, accompanied by the tagline “if you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em.”
Finally, and not to be confused with the aforementioned naked sea butterfly, we have the intriguing and similarly named butterfly stingray.
A giant 222.5-pound specimen, as in Guinness World Record wannabe, was caught last June by a bow fisherman on a charter boat out of Dagsboro. After being duly measured, weighed, and photographed for our statistical friends across the pond, it yielded 70 pounds of meat.
Stingrays are abundant in the Delaware Bay, and the butterfly purportedly is the best tasting of the species. This begs the question of why they, too, are not on the menu at coastal restaurants.
It’s true that these rays are not particularly attractive, but neither are blue catfish. However, If you can sell a whiskered water giant, you should be able to market a butterfly ray. All it takes is a little filleting, or perhaps a serrated biscuit cutter to create stingray simulated scallops.
If all this wasn’t fishy enough, there were reports last year that Atlantic white shrimp had migrated as far north as Maryland. The shrimp may soon be commercially harvested in the Old Line State, although fishermen there prefer to catch them by trawling with nets rather than using “old-line” methods like shrimp traps.
Mike Berger is a freelance writer and retired university administrator with a home in Lewes. Contact him atedadvice@comcast.net. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2023/07/07/fishy-business-an-in-depth-look-at-finding-more-value-from-the-seas/70357249007/ | 2023-07-07T18:33:32 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2023/07/07/fishy-business-an-in-depth-look-at-finding-more-value-from-the-seas/70357249007/ |
Summer in Rehoboth: Ocean bathers got their glow on with refreshing dip
“As summer approaches,” the Smyrna Times, proclaimed on July 4, 1877, “rules for bathing are apropos. Whether in a bathtub, river or ocean, bathing should be accompanied by only pleasurable sensations. The whole body should be kept aglow.
"If any shivering or chilly sensations are experienced, either you are not well, the water is not of the right temperature, or you are bathing too long.”
When Rehoboth was established in the late 19th century, vacationers came to the seaside resort for an ocean bath, and few people owned specialized clothing for a quick dip in the ocean to get their bodies aglow.
The first early ocean bathers entered the water wearing garments adapted from their everyday clothes. Men and women wore bathing attire that covered the torso and extended to the elbows and knees.
Women also wore bloomers, stockings, and hats. In addition, some women who were bold enough to enjoy an ocean bath wore smock-like gowns that reached to their ankles. Modest ladies sewed weights into the hem of these loose-fitting garments to keep them from floating up and exposing the legs.
It goes without saying that the combination of bloomers, stockings, and other paraphernalia that people wore for a dip in the surf made it nearly impossible to move about in the water, much less swim.
In Rehoboth, a line was strung from the beach to a piling driven into the ocean several hundred feet from shore. Novice ocean bathers, encased in waterlogged garments, clung to this safety line as they were buffeted about by the waves. In addition, two lifeguards in boats rowed back and forth on the ocean side of the bathers to assist anyone who had difficulty.
As the popularity of swimming grew, the Smyrna Times warned, “Bathing, especially swimming, necessitates great muscular activity, therefore in order that digestion may not be interfered with, at least one hour, and better still two or three, should elapse between a hearty meal and bathing. It is easily seen that eleven in the forenoon, four in the afternoon, and just before retiring at night are the best times for bathing.”
In 1892, E. S. Hill began renting bathing suits at his bath houses on the beach at Rehoboth. The bath houses resembled a set of modular trailers surrounded by bathing suits that had been hung out to dry on the sides of the buildings and on a clothesline that was strung across the sand.
He advertised, “New suits, clean towels and prompt attention. Special attention given the care of private bathing suits.” Hill’s adventurous patrons could take a dip in the ocean, and for his more timid customers, Hill offered bath tubs filled either with hot water or cold water from the ocean
At Rehoboth, there were few people who pushed the boundaries of beachwear to get their glow on.
The Rehoboth Beacon reported on July 15, 1899, “We do not believe that those who love to bathe in the briny deep can find better sport that we have here, and to all those who have never tried our resort all we can say is, come join us. The bathing suits of the ladies are more picturesque this year than ever before, but we are glad to say that none are in questionable style, and that there are very few that come to beach for dress parade only.”
According to the Beacon, vacationers at the resort were content to enjoy a refreshing bath in the ocean, “Commiseration is due those who come to Rehoboth, the finest bathing beach to be found anywhere, and through timidity, inertia or illness do not join the number of those favored ones who sport in the old Ocean,” and miss a chance to get their bodies aglow.
Principal sources
Smyrna Times, July 4,1877.
Rehoboth Beacon, July 22, 1899.
Jay Stevenson, Rehoboth of Yesteryear, Vol. 2, Rehoboth: Fried Publishing Company, 1981, pp. 8, 16.
James D. Meehan, Rehoboth Beach Memoirs, Bethany Beach: Harold E. Dukes Jr., 2000, pp. 19-21.
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Grappling with gun violence: Maryland lawmakers respond to Salisbury, Baltimore shootings
None of the three people killed in the pair of mass shootings in Maryland during the past week were even old enough to serve in the state’s Legislature. One of the victims wasn’t even old enough to vote.
A Maryland congressional representative, responding to the mass shooting of 20 people Sunday morning in Baltimore, said the next day that gun violence is “destroying our social contract.” And Gov. Wes Moore, arriving late to a board meeting Wednesday after responding to another shooting in the state, this time of seven people in Salisbury that morning, also took some of the onus for the safety of the state's communities.
“We have spent far too much time as a state dealing with the issue of guns and violence and not making enough progress,” said Moore, inaugurated in January, taking the oath of office after nonfatal shootings in the state doubled during the eight years of the previous administration.
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That evening, the governor, speaking on the national television program "Alex Wagner Tonight," sought to make the issue of gun violence less partisan, acknowledging conversations he had with both the Democratic mayor of Baltimore and the Republican Wicomico County executive this week.
“What we collectively need is not just a sense of cooperation between the state and the locals and between states,” said Moore, “but that’s the type of leadership, the type of coordination that we have to be able to see in Congress as well.”
Congress and the federal government did act last year, passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which provided over $5 million to Maryland towards gun violence prevention initiatives.
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services is responsible for those funds, which are expected to be disbursed early next year. Maryland House Speaker Pro Tempore Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes, D-Wicomico, who grew up living on a street a couple blocks away from where the shooting in Salisbury on Wednesday took place, wants to see the money make it all the way down to the local level.
“I just want to make sure,” she said, “that it really gets on the ground, in the community, in the neighborhood, at the park with the kids, after-school programs, those type of things.”
Del. Carl Anderton Jr., R-Wicomico, indicated that a greater civic spirit is necessary going forward.
“We have to do better as a community,” he said. “We have to do a better job at loving our neighbors.”
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With 70-plus gun laws already, state residents still seek solutions for safety
The path for new legislation is less clear for a state that saw a seven-fold increase in the number of concealed carry permits after the United States Supreme Court last year struck down a statute, which required a reason for a wear and carry permit.
The primary gun legislation, SB1, passed by the General Assembly this year as a response to that ruling has already been challenged in court on constitutional grounds.
Mark Pennak, president of Maryland Shall Issue, an advocacy group for firearm owners and a plaintiff in the case before the United States District Court, called the recent shootings “horrifying.”
He also said: “Nothing in SB1 would have prevented what happened in Salisbury and Baltimore.”
The state has over 70 gun laws on the books as of last year, and has the seventh-strongest gun laws in the country, according to the scorecard of one national gun violence prevention group.
Less constitutionally contentious is another law that the General Assembly passed this year to expand storage requirements for firearms and ammunition, especially for young people.
“Safely and securely storing firearms separate from ammunition and keeping them inaccessible to children does save lives,” said Nicole Hollywood, a Salisbury-based volunteer with the Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action, a gun safety group.
The group is considering what to do in Salisbury after the tragedy and has already been active in Baltimore, Hollywood said.
“People should be able to attend block parties,” she said, “without fear.”
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Northern lights could be visible in Mayland next week. Here's how to see them.
If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, you might just be in luck. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could appear in parts of Maryland on Thursday, July 13.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute forecasts that auroral activity will be high next Thursday, with hyperactive light displays visible in parts of Canada and the U.S.
It has not yet been determined specifically when the lights could appear in Maryland, but the forecast lists a section of the state in range of seeing the aurora borealis.
Here's what you need to know to catch the northern lights.
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Where could the northern lights appear in Maryland?
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is listing Annapolis as a place with the potential to see the northern lights next week. For Annapolis, the lights could be "visible low on the horizon."
When time will the northern lights be visible?
The best chance of viewing the aurora borealis is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center says. People interested in seeing them should get away from city lights.
The higher the geomagnetic activity, the brighter the aurora. As the day approaches, NOAA will monitor the activity and release a forecast of its own.
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Where else can the northern lights be seen?
Here are the other states that may see the northern lights next week:
- Alaska
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- Maine
- New York
- New Hampshire
- Washington
- Vermont
- Idaho
- Oregon
- Wyoming
- Indiana
When was the last major northern light event in the U.S.?
A geomagnetic storm created lights that were visible in 30 U.S. states in late April. The aurora could be seen in parts of Iowa, North Dakota and Kansas.
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What are the northern lights?
The aurora borealis is a phenomenon that creates glowing, colorful lights in the sky that can be seen in certain parts of the world, especially around the magnetic poles in the northern and southern hemispheres.
What causes the northern lights?
The natural phenomenon is usually caused by solar winds coming from the sun and Earth's magnetic field, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
"Aurora is the name given to the glow or light produced when electrons from space flow down Earth’s magnetic field and collide with atoms and molecules of the upper atmosphere in a ring or oval centered on the magnetic pole of Earth," the website says. "The collisions produce light much like how electrons flowing through gas in a neon light collide with neon and other gases to produce different colored light bulbs."
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Teen arrested in Salisbury shooting that left one dead, another injured
A 16-year-old suspect in an April shooting in Salisbury that left one dead and another injured was arrested on Thursday in Baltimore, according to Maryland State Police.
The suspect is identified as a 16-year-old male from Salisbury, Maryland, and he is being charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, attempted murder and related charges.
The suspect was arrested in Baltimore City on July 6 before being taken to the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Burnie Barrack for processing. The suspect was transported to the Wicomico County Detention Center, where he will be held without bail pending an initial appearance in the Wicomico County Circuit Court.
Shortly after midnight on April 16, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to 911 calls reporting shots fired in the 300 block of East Carroll Street near Buena Vista Avenue in Salisbury. Responding officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The deceased victim was identified as Ja'Siah Sin'cer Johnson, 16, of Salisbury. Johnson was transported from the scene to TidalHealth Peninsula Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The injured victim was identified as Jamere Capri Maynes, 22, also from Salisbury. Maynes was also transported to TidalHealth, where he received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
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Eastern Shore angler catches Maryland state record snakehead
An Eastern Shore angler caught a Maryland state record-breaking snakehead this week, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said in a release.
Damien Cook of Rhodesdale is now the new state recordholder for the Northern Snakehead in the state's invasion Division, reeling in a 21-pound snakehead on July 5. Cook's fish surpassed the previous record of 19.9 pounds that was set in 2018.
The fish measured at more than 36 inches long, and was caught by Cook while kayaking in a Dorchester County river. Snakeheads are popular among people sportfishing in Maryland, and Dorchester County's tidal river system is known as a hotspot for snakeheads,
“Honestly I thought it was just your average 30-inch snakehead when I first hooked the fish,” Cook said in a statement. ”It pulled hard but I had the advantage of it being close and I got it in the net pretty quickly.”
The Department of Natural Resources maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions – Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal and Invasive. Anglers who think they have a potential record catch should download and complete a state record application and call 443-569-1398 to report a potential state record catch. The department recommends the fish be immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be checked, confirmed and certified.
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ATLANTA — The Georgia NAACP will join Atlanta radio personality Darlene McCoy Jackson for a news conference to address a racist incident she said happened at a popular cheesesteak restaurant in Buckhead last month.
McCoy Jackson, who is part of the Praise 103 team, shared her experience at Woody's Cheesesteaks on Irby Avenue in an Instagram live video on June 23 that gained significant attention. According to her, when she placed her order, an employee used the term "darky" to identify her on the receipt.
"I place my order. What is your name? I said, Darlene. This joker put darky, d-a-r-k-y."
Displaying the receipt in her video, McCoy Jackson expressed her displeasure with the incident and her subsequent interaction with the employee. She alleged that she requested the employee change the name on the receipt, but instead, he allegedly refused to accommodate her request and declined to refund her money. The radio personality claimed the employee appeared to be Hispanic. However, Woody's has not disclosed the name or race of the employee involved.
Attorney and Georgia NAACP president Gerald Griggs said the organization is "deeply disturbed" by what happened at the restaurant. In a statement Griggs said they hope McCoy Jackson's experience will prompt a productive diologue about diversity and inclusion.
"We will support Mrs. McCoy Jackson’s quest to receive a proper remedy for this incident," he said in the news release.
The news conference will be held at 4 p.m. at the organization's headquarters in College Park.
Last month, a representative from Woody's Cheesesteaks sent the following statement to 11Alive about the incident:
"At Woody's Cheesesteaks, we care deeply about treating all guests with respect. Recently a guest experienced an incident that was not aligned with the values our business upholds and the service our customers expect. Through an internal investigation, we did find the incident resulted by mistake; nevertheless, it should not have. We have apologized to the customer, issued a refund and are actively working with our staff to ensure this does not occur again." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-naacp-discussion-radio-host-claims-restaurant-employee-used-racial-slur/85-c1e38115-726d-4320-9186-de2cd6b45013 | 2023-07-07T18:38:11 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-naacp-discussion-radio-host-claims-restaurant-employee-used-racial-slur/85-c1e38115-726d-4320-9186-de2cd6b45013 |
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — A man accused of killing his mother and aunt in a double homicide was found dead in the Beaver County Jail on Friday morning, the District Attorney said.
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Benjamin D. Selby, 43, was in jail on charges connected to a double homicide on June 24 that left two women dead.
Channel 11′s Nicole Ford is looking into the details surrounding Selby’s death and will have a live report with the latest on 11 News at 4 p.m.
Mary Lihosit, 65 of Irving, Texas, and Delores Selby, 71, of New Sewickley Township, were killed in the shooting.
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Selby was charged with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of kidnapping for ransom.
His cause of death has not been released. The Beaver County District Attorney is expected to have a news conference at 5 p.m. to give an update.
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BALDWIN, Pa. — Pennsylvania state police put out an “endangered person advisory” asking for help finding a missing 1-year-old girl from Baldwin.
Police said Infiniti James was last seen with Lamar Glover, 27, who is driving a grayish/purple 2004 GMC Envoy with Pennsylvania plate MDG-0911.
James and Glover were last seen on Thursday around 6 p.m. in the area of Keeport Drive in Baldwin. James was wearing pink pajama shorts and gray tennis shoes.
Police believe James may be at special risk of harm or injury.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 911 or the Baldwin Borough Police Department at 412-881-1300.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY: Missing Endangered Person Advisory. The Baldwin Borough PD is searching for Infiniti James. Call 911 if seen. pic.twitter.com/C23HC5quid
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ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Ross Township police are searching for four other snakes after an albino ball python was found near a ballpark on the Fourth of July.
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According to police, investigators have learned that in total, five snakes were released by the owner and four of them are still unaccounted for.
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Police are looking for a 7-foot-long Bredli python, a 7-foot-long rat snake and two juvenile ball pythons that are just over a foot long.
None of the snakes are venomous, but anyone who spots them should stay away from them and call 911.
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A longtime Dallas police officer died Thursday afternoon after collapsing outside his apartment while returning home from a shift, police say.
Dallas Police received a call at about 4 p.m. to assist an officer with an ambulance at the Residence at the Oaks apartments along the 2700 block of Duncanville Road.
Police arrived to find the officer unresponsive on the ground. An employee of the 55+ resident community and police both performed CPR on the officer while waiting on Dallas Fire-Rescue to arrive.
The officer, identified Friday afternoon as 58-year-old police officer Christopher Jackson, died after being taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center on Thursday afternoon.
Jackson's cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the medical examiner. NBC 5 learned Thursday that doorbell video showed the officer collapsing but that it didn't appear as though he interacted with anyone in the moments before he fell.
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A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could still face more punishment, including the death penalty.
Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty earlier this year to nearly 50 federal hate crime charges in the 2019 mass shooting in El Paso, making it one of the U.S. government’s largest hate crime cases.
Crusius, wearing a jumpsuit and shackles, showed no visible reaction as the verdict was read.
Police say Crusius drove more than 700 miles from his home near Dallas to target Hispanics with an AK-style rifle inside and outside the store. Moments before the attack began, Crusius posted a racist screed online that warned of a Hispanic “invasion” of Texas.
In the years since the shooting, Republicans have described migrants crossing the southern U.S. border as an “invasion,” waving off critics who say the rhetoric fuels anti-immigrant views and violence.
Crusius pleaded guilty in February after federal prosecutors took the death penalty off the table. But Texas prosecutors have said they will try to put Crusius on death row when he stands trial in state court. That trial date has not yet been set.
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Joe Spencer, Crusius’ attorney, told the judge before the sentencing that his client had a “broken brain” and that he had lost touch with reality.
“Patrick’s thinking is at odds with reality … resulting in delusional thinking,” Spencer told the court.
The sentencing by U.S. District Judge David Guaderrama in El Paso followed two days of impact statements from relatives of the victims, including citizens of Mexico. In addition to the dead, more than two dozen people were injured and numerous others were severely traumatized as they hid or fled.
One by one, family members used their first opportunity since the shooting to directly address Crusius, describing how their lives have been upended by grief and pain. Some forgave Crusius. One man displayed photographs of his slain father, insisting that the gunman look at them.
Bertha Benavides’ husband of 34 years, Arturo, was among those killed.
“You left children without their parents, you left spouses without their spouses, and we still need them,” she told Crusius.
During the initial statements from victims, Crusius occasionally swiveled in his seat or bobbed his head with little sign of emotion. On Thursday, his eyes appeared to well up as victims condemned the brutality of the shootings and demanded Crusius respond and account for his actions. At one point, Crusius consulted with a defense attorney at his side and gestured that he would not answer.
Crusius’ family did not appear in the courtroom during the sentencing phase.
The attack was the deadliest of a dozen mass shootings in the U.S. linked to hate crimes since 2006, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University.
The people who were killed ranged in age from a 15-year-old high school athlete to several elderly grandparents. They included immigrants, a retired city bus driver, teachers, tradesmen including a former iron worker, and several Mexican nationals who had crossed the U.S. border on routine shopping trips.
Two teenage girls recounted their narrow escape from Crusius’ rampage as they participated in a fundraiser for their youth soccer team outside the store. Parents were wounded and the soccer coach, Guillermo Garcia, died months later from injuries in the attack.
Both youths said they still are haunted by their fear of another shooting when they are in public venues.
“He was shot at close range by a coward and there was his innocent blood, everywhere,” said Kathleen Johnson, whose husband David was among the victims. “I don’t know when I’ll be the same. … The pain you have caused is indescribable.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-gunman-in-walmart-shooting-gets-90-consecutive-life-sentences-but-may-still-face-death-penalty/3291662/ | 2023-07-07T18:43:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-gunman-in-walmart-shooting-gets-90-consecutive-life-sentences-but-may-still-face-death-penalty/3291662/ |
Federal complaint filed against AG Jennings, city of Wilmington for anti-loitering laws
The Delaware chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal complaint against Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the City of Wilmington for their statutes on loitering and soliciting.
The complaint, which was submitted on Friday in U.S. District Court, argues that these rules unconstitutionally penalize people in public spaces, especially protesters and those experiencing homelessness.
The complaint was filed on behalf of Wilmington Food Not Bombs, part of an international organization dedicated to protesting war and poverty. Since its foundation in 2018, Wilmington Food Not Bombs has staged regular demonstrations, distributed flyers and provided food that would have been discarded to community members in need.
According to the ACLU and co-counsel Andres Gutierrez de Cos, Delaware’s laws and Wilmington’s ordinance prohibiting loitering and soliciting unfairly prevent Food Not Bombs and the people that the group helps from congregating and working together in public.
The complaint calls for the overturning of three statutes “criminalizing innocent human behavior,” according to court documents: state laws prohibiting loitering and soliciting, and the Wilmington ordinance against loitering.
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What do the laws mean?
The statutes define loitering as idling in a public place or sidewalk within 50 feet of a residence or business, and soliciting as asking for rides, employment, food or money from vehicles. All of these offenses can result in increasing fines.
“These statutes grant law enforcement a broad tool for arbitrarily excluding people from public places,” Gutierrez de Cos said in an official statement.
As the ACLU put it, the current laws mean that police can decide that a family asking for donations outside of a coffee shop for their child’s sports team is allowed, while a family asking for food outside that same store is considered loitering.
Anti-loitering ordinances statewide have come under fire from activists in recent years. A proposed anti-dawdling law in Dover spurred protests across the community, with everyone from residents to the Central Delaware NAACP president condemning the law as racist and criminalizing homelessness.
The ordinance, which was introduced in late 2021, ultimately did not pass.
What does the complaint allege?
Wilmington Food Not Bombs members Madison Daley and George Jones, who are plaintiffs in the case, said that police stopped them from peacefully protesting and sharing a free meal with the community.
The group typically hosts protests, gives away clothes and sets up a large buffet of food on Saturday afternoons under the Amtrak train overpass at the intersection of E. Front and Poplar streets near Wilmington’s East Side, the complaint explains.
But on Jan. 21, the complaint alleges that Wilmington Police Department officers told organizers that they were loitering and sent everyone away. Officers tried to disband another protest on Feb. 18, according to court records.
Less than a month later, the complaint alleges that Wilmington police set up a “no parking” sign where Food Not Bombs members typically park for protests. This caused a “chilling effect,” court documents state, and no protesters came to that day’s demonstration.
Members of Food Not Bombs began to fear that future protests would result in police being called, according to the complaint, and “no one in the community is sure when and where to go anymore to safely congregate without interference from law enforcement officers.”
“Restricting a vulnerable population’s ability to come together in public spaces not only infringes upon a fundamental aspect of any democratic society, but also deprives entire communities of an important touchpoint for human connection,” said ACLU legal counsel Dwayne Bensing in an official statement.
The complaint accuses Jennings and the city of Wilmington of infringing on peoples’ First, Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights.
“Everyone should be able to address their basic needs,” said Food Not Bombs members Daley and Jones in a written statement. “Why is doing so in public criminalized? Why is taking care of people while not under the auspices of a religious or nonprofit organization discouraged? We have a responsibility to fight for a liveable society. It starts with us.”
The Delaware Department of Justice said it is still reviewing the filing and does not have a comment on it. The Office of the Mayor did not yet have a comment as of Friday.
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'Get off my sand?': Coastal homeowners sue over shoreline law, but state is prepared to fight
A group of coastal property owners have filed a federal lawsuit to overturn Rhode Island's new shoreline access law. The suit alleges that the new legislation, which allows the public to use the shoreline within 10 feet of the seaweed line, amounts to an unconstitutional taking under the Fifth Amendment. It comes as little surprise: Opponents of the new law, some whom are involved with the suit, had made clear that they intended to challenge it in court.
"While public beach access may be important to state legislators and officials, they may not simply redefine private shorelands as a 'public beach' by the stroke of a pen, consistent with the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment," the complaint argues.
Who's behind the lawsuit?
The suit was filed on Friday by Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers (RIACT), a relatively new organization that is described in the complaint as "a group of people who own beachfront property and hold private property rights along Rhode Island’s Atlantic coastline."
The group's members include people who do not have waterfront properties of their own, but belong to fire districts or homeowners' associations that own or control beachfront property, the complaint says.
Records from the Secretary of State's Office show that the group was incorporated on May 17, as the bill was making its way through the legislature.
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The lawsuit lists J. David Breemer and Jeremy Talcott of the libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation as attorneys for the plaintiffs. The California-based foundation has represented property owners in shoreline access disputes in a number of other states, including Indiana, Texas and North Carolina. According to a press release, they are providing their services free of charge.
Locally, the plaintiffs are represented by Daniel J. Procaccini of Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., who had testified against the bill in committee hearings. Procaccini previously authored a legal brief outlining the arguments against the legislation on behalf of a different group with a similar objective, Shoreline Taxpayers for Respectful Traverse, Environmental Responsibility and Safety, Inc.
Why property owners are suing over the new law
Before the new legislation went into effect, Rhode Island law provided no guidance about how much of the shoreline could be considered private property and how much was open for the public to exercise their constitutional right to the shoreline.
Instead, officials typically relied on a court ruling from the 1980s, which used the mean high water mark as the boundary.
By establishing a different boundary, the new law "suddenly and dramatically altered Rhode Island’s common law related to beach property boundaries, with the effect of extending the public beach into traditionally private areas," and diminishes property values, RIACT's complaint alleges.
Many of RIACT's members own beachfront homes whose title extends to the mean high water line, according the lawsuit. The complaint cites RIACT President David Welch, who "owns a small home on beachfront property in the Charlestown area of Rhode Island," as one such example.
The title to Welch's property extends to the mean high water line, according to the lawsuit. But the portion of his land that lies in between that line and the 10-foot line "is now subject to public beach use," the complaint states.
"For many RIACT members, the Act’s creation of a public beach 10 feet inland of the seaweed line allows the public to access and occupy their private, residential 'backyard' areas, and opens their residential life to the constant presence of strangers, destroying privacy and raising safety concerns," the lawsuit says.
It goes on to add: "RIACT beachfront property owners purchased their residentially developed coastal property with the understanding, right, and expectation of using their property for private, exclusive use, including for private family beach gatherings."
Attorney General Peter Neronha, who is named as a defendant along with the Department of Environmental Management and Coastal Resources Management Council, signaled on Twitter that he was prepared to fight the lawsuit.
"'Get off my sand'? Please," he wrote, adding, "We’re ready."
"The Attorney General is grateful that the General Assembly recognized Rhode Islanders’ constitutional rights to shoreline access and further codified that right into state law," spokesman Brian Hodge said. "We are still reviewing today’s filed lawsuit, but the Office stands ready to defend the law."
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A forum featuring area law enforcement hosted by The Times-Dispatch is changing locations.
"Three Years After George Floyd: A Conversation About Community Policing” will now be held at The Times-Dispatch Hanover Plant at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. in Mechanicsville. The free event is 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27.
Moderated by Times-Dispatch Opinion Editor Scott Bass, the forum will feature Richmond Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards, Henrico County Police Chief Eric English and Virginia Commonwealth University Police Chief John Venuti.
Panelists are columnist Michael Paul Williams, reporter Em Holter and Brian Williams, associate professor of public policy at the University of Virginia. Questions can be submitted to sbass@timesdispatch.com. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/law-enforcement-panel-discussion-changing-locations/article_41ff3604-1cd2-11ee-bf7e-2b1fcfb7955b.html | 2023-07-07T18:58:12 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/law-enforcement-panel-discussion-changing-locations/article_41ff3604-1cd2-11ee-bf7e-2b1fcfb7955b.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Central Arkansas Water (CAW) has partnered with Promise to offer customers a simple way to set up no-fee payment plans for past-due water and sewer charges.
The program launched on July 3, and all residents and businesses that owe $50 or more on their CAW water bill are eligible for it.
Customers who enroll in a payment plan for their outstanding balance will be protected from penalties, fees, and water service disconnections as long as they stay current on their plan.
“I am excited to partner with Promise and to provide our customers with a more convenient, flexible, and personalized payment experience,” said Tad Bohannon, CEO at CAW. “We want to meet our customers where they’re at, empower them financially, and ensure they continue to receive high-quality water services from us.”
The PromisePay portal will allow users to select a payment plan option, set up automatic payments, and provide contact information for payment reminders and other notifications through text messaging.
Promise has partnered with cities across the nation to offer payment plans to customers and distribute millions of dollars of water bill relief.
“Central Arkansas Water has an impressive track record of demonstrating their commitment to water equity and affordability,” said Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO at Promise. “This was evident in our successful collaboration with CAW to sign up their residential customers to receive Low Income Household Water Assistance Program funds from the State of Arkansas.”
To learn more about the program and enroll, please visit the PromisePay portal here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/central-arkansas-water-payment-plans/91-d5af725b-b666-4e88-884e-8da943bbf4e6 | 2023-07-07T18:58:36 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/central-arkansas-water-payment-plans/91-d5af725b-b666-4e88-884e-8da943bbf4e6 |
You might be able to see the Northern Lights next week in Wisconsin
Northern lights could make an appearance in Wisconsin Thursday night, July 13, or early Friday, July 14, after a large cloud of plasma erupted into space earlier this week.
When particles from the coronal mass ejection arrive to Earth they interact with our planet's magnetic field, causing the northern lights to appear in the sky, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Here's what to know if you're trying to view the lights next week:
Will I be able to see the Northern Lights in Wisconsin?
On July 13, Wisconsinites across the state could potentially see the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis.
Unfortunately, you're view of the lights might be obstructed by thunderstorms and clouds moving through the region throughout the week, said meteorologist Jaclyn Anderson at the National Weather Service office in Sullivan.
Make sure to check the forecast next week for the latest information on the storm, said Anderson.
How can I watch the Northern Lights next week?
When the northern lights are active, the best time to see them in Wisconsin is between 10p.m. and 2a.m., according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. Make sure to get away from any city lights or other light pollution.
Where else will the Northern Lights be visible?
The lights could also be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maryland, Massachusetts and Indiana. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-wisconsin/70391011007/ | 2023-07-07T18:58:38 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-wisconsin/70391011007/ |
Gov. Tony Evers asks for safeguards on PFAS bill to ensure communities can access state relief
WAUSAU - Gov. Tony Evers is calling for safeguards on recently proposed "forever chemical" legislation in order to prevent Republicans from blocking aid for communities being impacted by contamination.
At a Thursday afternoon stop at the Wausau water treatment plant, Evers said legislators are not necessarily experts on PFAS, and that they should listen to the scientists with the Department of Natural Resources when it comes to complex chemical issues.
The Legislature is currently working on an expansive PFAS bill, which would create grant programs to test, treat and remediate PFAS, in addition to taking away some of the DNR's authority to hold polluters accountable. The bill is currently being amended by authors and has not yet received votes from the Senate or Assembly.
The bill would work in conjunction with the $125 million "PFAS trust fund" that was created by the budget signed by the governor on Wednesday.
But accessing that trust fund once legislation is passed could be difficult because the DNR would likely be required to go in front of the Legislature's powerful Joint Finance Committee, which has recently blocked a number of agency proposals with an anonymous vote of its members.
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In order to counter that, Evers is hoping that safeguards could be added to any legislation, in order to prevent long wait times or outright denials of funding without explanation.
"We have to make sure that any enabling legislation or administrative rules give the DNR authority to do it," Evers said.
And while those safeguards are being worked on, Evers said that the anonymous objection process should be eliminated, too.
"We've got to do something about that," he said. "That's just the most ridiculous thing, that someone without identifying themselves can stop something in progress. But if we have to do a workaround on that, we will."
But Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, said there shouldn't be any worry over the funding being halted or held back by the Republican-led Legislature and the finance committee.
Cowles, who is one of the authors of the PFAS bill and has been pushing for action on the issue for years, said that he would be among a very outspoken group that would ensure funding measures get a hearing and a fair consideration. There shouldn't need to be a requirement placed in the bill.
"I'd be among the leaders that would be pushing for expeditious action," he said. "That doesn't mean that we would agree with everything the DNR would do, but those things can be negotiated, too."
In Wausau, with one of the most extensive contaminations in the state, the city council recently approved borrowing $17.5 million to finance a treatment system that will be installed over the course of the next year. Mayor Katie Rosenberg is hoping that money from the trust fund will be available to pay off some of that amount but is prepared to go in front of the Legislature to ensure members understand the impact on her community in the case of an objection.
More:Wausau could soon have some of the best water in the country, thanks to 'forever chemical' filters
"It's complicating," she said. "But if that happens, we have platforms to tell our story, so everybody making decisions about this money will know what we're going through and what we have gone through."
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of man-made chemicals used for their water- and stain-resistant qualities in products like clothing and carpet, nonstick cookware, packaging and firefighting foam. The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.
More:Residents urge lawmakers to give DNR more authority to address 'forever chemicals'
The chemicals have been linked to types of kidney and testicular cancers, lower birth weights, harm to immune and reproductive systems, altered hormone regulation and altered thyroid hormones. The chemicals enter the human body largely through drinking water.
PFAS have been found across the state.
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/07/07/evers-asks-for-safeguards-on-pfas-to-ensure-communities-access-relief/70389527007/ | 2023-07-07T18:58:44 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/07/07/evers-asks-for-safeguards-on-pfas-to-ensure-communities-access-relief/70389527007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After record-breaking heat for the holiday, the Portland area is back to seasonably warm summer days. So, get outside — or stay cool inside — with these weekend events.
Comedy in the Park
When: Friday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd and Stark St., Portland, OR 97214
Nonprofit theater Kickstand Comedy stacks the lineup for this free comedy show held in Laurelhurst Park. Portland comics Julia Corral and Jaren George host the stand-up, which includes other local and national talents.
Portland Night Market
When: Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 100 SE Alder St., Portland, OR 97214
This quarterly event brings hundreds of food, drink and retail vendors to the city’s Central Eastside. The July edition of the Portland Night Market will feature a flower crown bar, free temporary tattoos, live music and more.
Pop Up Park Yoga
When: Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: 707 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR 97212
Now Yoga welcomes students of all levels to this outdoor class held in Irving Park. The instructor will go through the signature vinyasa flow, known for increasing flexibility and strengthening the heart.
Portland Indie Book and Art Fair
When: Saturday, July 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 1033 SE Main St., Portland, OR 97214
Independent publishers and artists are at the center of this all-ages event located in Honey Latte Café. They’ll sell items such as magazines, prints, stickers and apparel. The fair will also offer raffles and tarot card readings.
Rose Cup Races
When: Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 at various times
Where: 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
Kicking off at the Portland International Raceway, the 62nd annual Rose Cup Races showcases high-speed racing, car exhibits and displays. Find additional information on pricing here.
Thorns Watch Party
When: Sunday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: 2512 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Women-centric sports bar The Sports Bra is an official pub partner of the Portland Thorns, and scheduled to host the official watch party for their upcoming game. Head to the bar this Sunday as the team faces off against NJ/NY Gotham.
East Portland Summer Arts Festival
When: Saturday, July 8 to Sunday, July 9 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 460 SE 113th Ave, Portland, OR 97216
As part of the city’s Summer Free for All program, the East Portland Summers Art Festival will provide free fun for the whole family. The festival includes a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a scavenger hunt, and a headline performance by Grammy Winner and Maroon 5 member PJ Morton. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/things-to-do-this-weekend-pop-up-park-yoga-rose-cup-races-thorns-watch-party/ | 2023-07-07T19:00:17 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/things-to-do-this-weekend-pop-up-park-yoga-rose-cup-races-thorns-watch-party/ |
What to Know
- A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4 years old.
- The indictments Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.
- State Attorney General Michelle Henry says that while the misconduct dates back years or even decades, “the trauma endures for these victims.”
A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse in the Jehovah’s Witnesses community has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4, the latest developments in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, at a Friday news conference, said that while the misconduct dates back years or even decades, “the trauma endures for these victims.”
Henry did not address the church’s handling of complaints, but said the investigation would continue.
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Critics say that Jehovah's Witnesses elders have treated child sexual abuse as a sin rather than a crime, documenting complaints in internal files but not reporting them to authorities. And they say the church often required a second witness to substantiate a complaint, a standard that can be impossible to meet when perpetrators often isolate their victims.
Church spokesman Jarrod Lopes has challenged those conclusions, saying that elders comply with reporting requirements and that members are also free to report sexual assault to authorities. He has also said the second-witness rule applies only to internal church discipline. Lopes did not immediately return a message seeking comment Friday.
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Attorney Matt Haverstick, who has represented the church, did not immediately return a call for comment on Friday.
The grand jury probe of Jehovah’s Witnesses began with a referral from a county district attorney who felt the state should take a broader look at the issue. Dozens of witnesses then testified before the secret grand jury in Harrisburg or provided information to the attorney general’s office.
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In the charges announced Friday, Henry said that the men had groomed or gained access to the children through the church, sometimes when the child’s family took the person into their home. One person said that she was raped 50 or more times between the ages of 7 and 12 by a church member who was 18 when the assaults began. Others involved less serious charges of inappropriate touching.
Four of the five suspects are in custody, with bail set, while the other person is being sought, she said. One of the nine earlier defendants killed himself before he was arrested, she said. It was not immediately clear if any of the new defendants had lawyers representing them.
In a case with some parallels, a state grand jury investigation into child sexual abuse by Catholic priests culminated in a lengthy 2018 report that concluded hundreds of priests had abused children in Pennsylvania over seven decades and church officials had covered it up. More recently, a similar report was issued in Maryland.
The Jehovah's Witnesses, an international Christian denomination founded in the Pittsburgh area more than a century ago and headquartered in New York state, claims 8.7 million members worldwide, including 1.2 million in the United States.
Members will not bear arms, salute a national flag or participate in secular politics. Believers are known for their evangelistic efforts, including knocking on doors and distributing literature in public spaces.
Religion writer Peter Smith in Pittsburgh and videojournalist Tassanee Vejpongsa in Philadelphia contributed to this report. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/charges-probe-child-sexual-abuse-among-jehovahs-witnesses-pennsylvania/3600171/ | 2023-07-07T19:01:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/charges-probe-child-sexual-abuse-among-jehovahs-witnesses-pennsylvania/3600171/ |
An electric plant substation fire knocked out power throughout the island of Wildwood -- including on the Jersey Shore destination's boardwalk and at traffic lights -- during a busy summer Friday.
The power went out midday on July 7, according to authorities.
"Fire at electric plant substation, power is out throughout the island," said a Nixle alert put out by the City of Wildwood. "Traffic lights are down. Use caution while driving."
Atlantic City Electric reported more than 24,000 outages in Cape May County, New Jersey, as of 1:5 p.m. -- the majority were in the Wildwoods.
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No word yet on when power will be turned back on in the Jersey Shore resort.
This story is developing and will be updated.
Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/power-goes-out-on-wildwood/3600204/ | 2023-07-07T19:01:29 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/power-goes-out-on-wildwood/3600204/ |
BELL COUNTY, Texas — TxDOT announced that it is beginning a project that will replace four bridges and approaches along State Highway 95 in between Little River Academy and Holland on Monday, July 10.
According to TxDOT, approaches and brides at Willow, Runnels, Cathey and Darrs Creek will all be replaced on at a time.
The new structures will match the widened roadway in these locations and improve driver experience and safety along State Highway 95.
TxDOT says that drivers can expect delays, and various traffic-control measures during construction.
TxDOT asks that drivers mind their speed and eliminate all distractions driving through work zones.
Also on KCENTV.com: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/txdot-replacing-four-bridges-sh-95-near-little-river-academy/500-ae56eb69-83ae-4478-8f16-83c3bb7ac549 | 2023-07-07T19:11:28 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/txdot-replacing-four-bridges-sh-95-near-little-river-academy/500-ae56eb69-83ae-4478-8f16-83c3bb7ac549 |
WESTERNVILLE, N.Y. -- The Western Town Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And what better way to celebrate than with a new playground?
The playground replacement is a highlight of the celebration.
The Library Board is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon during their Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, July 8, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Library Board "would like to voice sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this success," a release stated. "This project would not have been possible without all the care and effort put forth by all of" the donations.
WTL is part of the Mid-York Library System.
WTL's current operating hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
More information on the services or activities of Western Town Library can be found here or by calling 315-827-4118. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/100-years-for-western-town-library-celebrating-with-a-new-playground/article_24dae5f8-1c07-11ee-b632-eb28829ea53c.html | 2023-07-07T19:17:29 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/100-years-for-western-town-library-celebrating-with-a-new-playground/article_24dae5f8-1c07-11ee-b632-eb28829ea53c.html |
MESA, Ariz. — A man died Thursday night after multiple Mesa police officers "exchanged gunfire" with him, officials said.
Officers were dispatched at 9:30 p.m. to Mesa Drive and Brown Road in response to a 911 call involving domestic violence. The caller reported hearing a gunshot coming from a nearby apartment, Mesa police said.
The suspect allegedly opened the door holding a gun before shutting it, resulting in a barricade situation with police officers. A SWAT team was called in and officers attempted to negotiate with the suspect.
Just before 10:45 p.m., police said shots were fired and the suspect was killed. He's been identified as 28-year-old Shawn Gagne.
Police have not disclosed exactly how many shots were fired.
No police officers were injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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For the homeless who might think they have no where to go to escape the extreme heat....The Utica Rescue Mission extends an open invitation.
"Right now, we just want to prevent a lot of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, so anyone is welcome to stop into our drop-in center and you can get a drink, you can get ice cream, it's air conditioned in here," says Executive Director, Wendy Goetz.
Here, you can also do laundry, grab a nap and access all kinds of services. For La'Quasia Gary, who's currently between homes, it's a blessing.
"I don't think I could sleep on the curbs or anything like that. I don't know how some of them do it," says Gary.
David Lebron actually prefers this weather extreme to the frosty alternative. But he, too, seeks relief from it at the Utica Rescue Mission, when it gets to be too much.
"To me, I think that the cold, livin' out in the streets is way worse than livin' in the heat," says Lebron.
While the drop in center capacity's around 25 and they're currently running at just over 20, they'll do their best to make the accomodations match the need...and the need's been pretty steady regardless of the season.
"We've been pretty consistent all year long. We haven't really had highs and lows. But you do see a spike in extreme temperatures, so either extreme cold or extreme heat," says Goetz. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/homeless-in-the-heat/article_ce79bfae-1c42-11ee-9599-17dc3de8b431.html | 2023-07-07T19:17:36 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/homeless-in-the-heat/article_ce79bfae-1c42-11ee-9599-17dc3de8b431.html |
PHOENIX — A teenage boy sustained life-threatening injuries after he was shot Friday morning in north Phoenix, police said.
The shooting occurred at about 10:30 a.m. at an apartment complex near 7th Street and Bell Road.
The wounded juvenile has been transported to a local hospital and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
This is a developing story and more info will be published as it becomes available.
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The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media.
Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous.
Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case.
Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/teen-boy-shot-north-phoenix-bell-road-july/75-bfb3d0be-48d1-41f5-a74e-e9a5512a41cf | 2023-07-07T19:17:36 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/teen-boy-shot-north-phoenix-bell-road-july/75-bfb3d0be-48d1-41f5-a74e-e9a5512a41cf |
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A 21-year-old man is the first person in the state of California to be convicted of murder in a fentanyl death, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.
The conviction is connected to a June 2022 case in Roseville that left a 15-year-old girl dead.
The district attorney’s Office says 21-year-old Nathaniel Cabacungan was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges.
A criminal complaint against him says he possessed and transported fentanyl pressed into pills that looked like Percocets. It also says he met with the girl for the purpose of engaging in lewd behavior, gave her a controlled substance and ultimately caused her death.
The district attorney’s office says it’s the first conviction of its kind in California.
“Our community, like so many others, has been tragically affected by this fentanyl crisis. We are committed to combating this crisis on all fronts — continued education and outreach efforts, extensive prevention campaigns, and in those deserving cases, aggressive prosecution of dealers who knowingly sell deadly fentanyl with no regard for the lives of others,” said Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire.
Cabacungan is set to be sentenced on Aug. 16 in Roseville. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-convicted-of-killing-roseville-teen-after-fentanyl-death/103-11aaa23e-aa73-4ac3-abff-27db46aff582 | 2023-07-07T19:21:26 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-convicted-of-killing-roseville-teen-after-fentanyl-death/103-11aaa23e-aa73-4ac3-abff-27db46aff582 |
MODESTO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is investigating after a man was hit and killed on Highway 99 late Thursday night.
According to a CHP incident report, it happened around 11:30 p.m. south of Pelandale Avenue.
CHP says its preliminary investigation shows a 27-year-old man from Paso Robles was driving a 2022 Toyota southbound when he made an unsafe lane change and hit a woman driving her Volvo in the next lane over.
She lost control of her vehicle and the driver of the Toyota kept going before his vehicle became disabled a half-mile down the road.
He got out of his vehicle and went into the southbound lanes, trying to get other drivers to stop for him. A passing driver hit and killed him.
CHP says it’s unknown if the man who was hit and killed was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Mesa police shoot, kill man after he barricaded himself in apartment
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by Mesa police Thursday night after barricading himself in his apartment, police said.
According to a statement, at about 9:30 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Mesa Drive and Brown Road for reports of shots fired.
Police said that a 911 caller stated a woman had come to her residence after a domestic violence incident occurred with a man, later identified as 28-year-old Shawn Gagne. The caller additionally stated that she heard a gunshot come from Gagne's apartment.
When officers tried to speak with Gagne, he opened his front door with a gun in his hand before shutting the door and creating a "barricade situation."
SWAT officers were called to take over the scene.
At about 10:45 p.m., police said officers were involved in a shooting with Gagne that ultimately killed him. Officials did not specify what happened to cause the shooting, only stating that "sometime during the negotiations, an officer involved shooting occurred, leaving an adult man deceased. Multiple officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect," according to the statement.
No one was injured in the incident, and an investigation remained ongoing. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2023/07/07/mesa-police-fatally-shoot-domestic-violence-suspect-in-apartment-barricade-standoff/70392234007/ | 2023-07-07T19:22:07 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2023/07/07/mesa-police-fatally-shoot-domestic-violence-suspect-in-apartment-barricade-standoff/70392234007/ |
ELLISTON, Va. – Crews are at the scene of a Norfolk Southern train derailment in Elliston that took place Thursday night.
There is no word on how long clean-up with take, or how long crews will be at the site.
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Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/cleanup-underway-after-norfolk-southern-train-derails-in-elliston/ | 2023-07-07T19:26:32 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/cleanup-underway-after-norfolk-southern-train-derails-in-elliston/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred in the 600 block of Wyndhurst Drive Friday.
Police said at 9:39 a.m., LPD was notified of multiple cartridge casings and a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire in a parking lot.
We’re told the forensics unit responded to investigate and located a home that was also struck by gunfire while a person was inside.
According to authorities, units responded to another street in the area at around 2:36 a.m. in reference to shots fired. We’re told the street was checked and nothing was located at the time.
No injuries have been reported as a result of this incident, police said.
LPD is seeking doorbell camera footage in the area that may have shown the shooting or an individual or individuals leaving the area. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or video of this incident is asked to contact Detective K. Smith at 434-455-6167 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at P3Tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/lynchburg-police-investigating-shots-fired-incident-on-wyndhurst-drive/ | 2023-07-07T19:26:32 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/07/lynchburg-police-investigating-shots-fired-incident-on-wyndhurst-drive/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Ever since the big announcement came out that DFW is getting a Peppa Pig theme park. Kids and parents everywhere had been waiting anxiously.
Now things are starting to happen and here’s a look at the cutest groundbreaking ever in North Richland Hills.
We chose North Richland Hills specifically for Peppa Pig theme park due to its growing and vibrant population. We can’t wait to welcome in not only the local residents but visitors from all over the world here to Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas Fort Worth,” said Senior Public Relations, Brittney Williams.
Watch the Groundbreak above right now. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dfws-peppa-pig-themed-park-has-the-cutest-ground-break-ever-in-richland-hills/ | 2023-07-07T19:32:20 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dfws-peppa-pig-themed-park-has-the-cutest-ground-break-ever-in-richland-hills/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Great Wolf Lodge is located in Grapevine. They offer an indoor waterpark that is always 80 degrees year-round.
They also have outdoor waterparks for guests to cool off in the sun. Those that visit the lodge, can rest easy knowing that all of their activities will be under one roof.
This summer they are celebrating “Summer Camp-in” with camp-themed games, dance pool parties, an arcade, and the newest top-golf immersive entertainment area.
Watch Stephanie Mendez as she explores Great Wolf Lodge above. | https://cw33.com/news/local/enjoy-adventure-year-round-indoor-waterpark-great-wolf-lodge/ | 2023-07-07T19:32:26 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/enjoy-adventure-year-round-indoor-waterpark-great-wolf-lodge/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s already hot outside and 7- Eleven wants to help you chill out for the Summer.
They are offering free slurpees from June 1 through June 11. Customers will be able to get up to three complimentary Slurpee drinks.
Two of the complimentary Slurpee beverages require the 7-Eleven app, while one is available to all customers, app or no app.
Get into trying all the flavors from Hibiscus Lemonade, Summertime Citrus and more. | https://cw33.com/news/local/its-hot-7-eleven-has-something-to-cool-you-down-for-free-what-is-it/ | 2023-07-07T19:32:32 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/its-hot-7-eleven-has-something-to-cool-you-down-for-free-what-is-it/ |
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Eugene Springfield firefighters remove roof of overturned truck to rescue occupant
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Eugene Springfield Fire Department crews Friday morning removed the roof of a crashed pickup truck on Interstate 5 to rescue the occupant.
The pickup was pulling a trailer of vehicles when it overturned on I-5 near westbound Interstate 105 about 8:30 a.m. Friday, the department said in a statement.
One individual was trapped, the department. After stabilizing the truck and evaluating the occupant, the firefighters "utilized multiple extrication tools to remove the roof."
The individual was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/eugene-springfield-firefighters-respond-to-truck-crash-on-interstate-5/70392112007/ | 2023-07-07T19:35:19 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/eugene-springfield-firefighters-respond-to-truck-crash-on-interstate-5/70392112007/ |
Report: Cedar Creek Fire was ‘too dangerous’ for initial firefighting attack
A wildfire that burned 127,283 acres near Waldo Lake, brought evacuations to Oakridge and filled Willamette Valley air with smoke for much of late summer and early fall last year was deemed “too dangerous” to directly attack in the earliest stages of the blaze, according to a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Forest Service.
The Cedar Creek Fire, which became Oregon’s second-largest wildfire of 2022, was turned down for attack by a group of firefighters known as “rappellers” on the first day of the fire, Aug. 1, when it was estimated at two acres. Rappellers drop from aircraft, or rappel, onto a fire area.
“It was burning in heavy timber midway up a 40% slope on a significant cliff with limited options for egress (escape),” the report said. “Shortly before 5 p.m., the rappellers turned down the assignment, reporting the terrain was too hazardous for safe access.”
The fire ignited when lightning struck a tree in the Koch Mountain area of the Waldo Lake Wilderness, roughly 15 miles east of Oakridge.
Helicopters dropped water on the fire both of the first two days but “conditions on the ground made the air resources' attempts to slow the fire spread less effective,” the report said.
On Aug. 2, the fire had grown to five acres and significant spotting and roll out — basically fireballs that roll downhill and ignite fires below — were observed, the report said.
“The crews were unable to safely engage the lower portion of the fire as it grew substantially throughout the shift,” the report said.
By Aug. 4, the fire had grown to roughly 500 acres and established itself as a long-term event.
The Cedar Creek Fire showed modest growth for the rest of August, even allowing officials to keep parts of Waldo Lake open to recreation. Fire officials said the fire was burning at a nice low intensity that was beneficial for forest health, in a way that clears up brush and ground fuels without killing many trees, then-fire spokeswoman Kassidy Kern said at the time.
That changed in early September — particularly Sept. 9 and 10 — when a strong east wind event caused the fire to grow rapidly, bringing level 3 evacuations to the Oakridge area. The fire caused 37 days of poor air quality in Oakridge — and eight in Eugene — while costing $132 million to manage.
This year, many roads and campgrounds within the fire’s scar remain closed. The forest and its trails are technically open but many are burned or difficult to reach.
More:PCT reopens, Waldo Lake area partly reopens as Cedar Creek Fire closure reduced
Why wasn't the fire put out?
A frequent question follows major wildfires, including this one: Why wasn’t the fire put out when it was small?
The answer is almost always safety.
Forest Service officials have repeatedly stressed the importance of firefighter safety in making decisions about when and where to attack fires, and that was true on the Cedar Creek Fire.
“The fire behavior, the terrain, the fuel loading, all of those made them back off a bit,” Kern said in August 2022. “It was really not safe for them to engage. They didn't have a safety route to get out quickly if winds changed or the fire behavior picked up.”
A deadly area for firefighters
Four firefighters have died in action in Oregon since 2020, and two of those fatal accidents took place in the mountains around Oakridge.
Collin Hagan, a hotshot firefighter from Colorado, died Aug. 10 fighting the Big Swamp Fire in the Oakridge area that was sparked by the same lightning storm that ignited the Cedar Creek Fire.
The year before, in August 2021, Frumencio Ruiz Carapia, 56, who was working the Gales Fire, also near Oakridge, died when he was hit by a tree.
"It's a hazardous profession," Alex Robertson, regional fire director for the U.S. Forest Service, said last autumn about the 2022 fire season. "We were fighting fire in some unforgiving landscapes. The sweet spot is looking for fires where we're going to have the best chance of success while not putting people in dangerous places, or in places where if there's an injury, we can't get them out.”
The Forest Service was successful in containing multiple other fires in the same area, from the same lightning storm, including the Bobby Lake, Big Swamp, Windigo and Potter fires.
A troubling trend in Oregon
There are also risks to backing off a fire when it’s small, however.
Cedar Creek was far from the first Oregon wildfire that was deemed too dangerous to directly attack that later exploded into a serious inferno.
The pattern of events at Cedar Creek echoes other major fires in Oregon’s recent history, including the Beachie Creek (2020), Whitewater (2017) and Chetco Bar fires (2017).
In each of those incidents, lighting strikes ignited fires deep in rugged wilderness areas where hotshot or rappel teams decided they were too dangerous to attack. After the fire had established, fire crews shifted to indirect tactics — essentially putting the fires in a box with forest roads and fire lines serving as a containment zone and occasional air drops.
But in each case, the arrival of notorious east winds, which act as a blast-furnace on active fires, caused the fires to spread far beyond the containment zones and explode into megafires over 100,000 acres.
Read the Cedar Creek Fire report
The full story map and report on the cause, spread and actions of firefighters in the Cedar Creek Fire can be found at: tinyurl.com/32kch86k. The report includes video, maps showing the spread of the fire and other multimedia elements.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or 503-399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/report-cedar-creek-fire-was-too-dangerous-for-us-forest-service-initial-firefighting-attack-wildfire/70389580007/ | 2023-07-07T19:35:25 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/07/report-cedar-creek-fire-was-too-dangerous-for-us-forest-service-initial-firefighting-attack-wildfire/70389580007/ |
Indiana State Sen. Jim Buck has pledged his endorsement for Suzanne Crouch for governor, her campaign said today.
"I know of no other individual more qualified for the Office of Governor than Lt. Gov. Crouch," Buck said in a statement. "Her vast experience in both local and state government is unparalleled. I encourage your support as well."
Buck has served in the Indiana State Senate since 2008. He was in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1994 to 2008. He represents Senate District 21, which consists of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, can't seek reelection because of term limits.
The 2024 Republican primary will be a crowded race that includes U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/state-lawmaker-endorses-crouch-for-indiana-governor/article_d5aa0820-1ce1-11ee-b31d-9f309c53ba59.html | 2023-07-07T19:39:29 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/state-lawmaker-endorses-crouch-for-indiana-governor/article_d5aa0820-1ce1-11ee-b31d-9f309c53ba59.html |
Morgan Road between Monroeville and Hoffman roads will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday to 2 p.m. July 14 during crossover-pipe replacements, the Allen County Highway Department said today.
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BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Engines will be revving all weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds as thousands of trucks arrive for the 4-Wheel Jamboree.
It's the 36th year for the event, and Jeff Giordano of Franklinville, New Jersey, has come to every show.
"I came here as a young guy looking to have fun, and now I have my kids up here, so it's a great time."
Giordano's circle of friends has grown over the years. Now the jamboree is one big reunion.
'My son's got a couple of nice trucks. My buddies all have their nice trucks here. We work on them, build them. We enjoy the whole off-road thing."
This event is all about horsepower, and organizers say it's fun for all ages.
"We have monster trucks. We have truck racing. We have mud bog racing, RC racing for kids that they can do—a little bit of something for everybody," said Tony Veneziano from Bonnier Events.
There is also a truck show and contest with an awards ceremony.
"I brought my Dodge, my buddy's Chevy, and my friend's Dodge. We enter our trucks; we do it every year. We love it," Dezmond Vanderpool said.
"You get to see a bunch of cool builds people have in their garage for years, and then they finally bring them out and see the accomplished product. Of course, the monster trucks; I have kids, so they like the monster trucks," Sam Troy said.
The 4-Wheel Jamboree runs through Sunday at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/big-boy-toys-excitement-builds-for-4-wheel-jamboree-bloomsburg-fairgrounds/523-a9943b2c-e654-4bdf-8956-6c78100f5784 | 2023-07-07T19:40:25 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/big-boy-toys-excitement-builds-for-4-wheel-jamboree-bloomsburg-fairgrounds/523-a9943b2c-e654-4bdf-8956-6c78100f5784 |
DUNMORE, Pa. — In just over two weeks, Go Joe 26 will begin to benefit St. Joseph's Center, and our morning meteorologist Joe Snedeker will cross northeastern and central Pennsylvania by pedaling on his bike.
When you have a morning meteorologist who likes to make jokes about mundane things like his old washing machine, and a community that knows how to take those jokes a step further, this was bound to happen.
"It's kind of taken off. We've had customers who didn't even buy anything that came in to the store and donated some money," said Jason Golosky at Dunmore Appliance.
The staff at Dunmore Appliance were set to scrap Snedeker's old washing machine, but they couldn't do that without using it to raise more money for St. Joseph's Center in Scranton ahead of Go Joe 26.
Now, the washer that was on its last legs is a receptacle for cash donations outside the store on Monroe Avenue.
"Oh, it's exciting! It's like a really big response. Every day, I look in to see how much money is going in there, and there's a lot that's going into it. So, it's really exciting to see that we're getting all that support," said Nicole Gillette at Dunmore Appliance.
In just a few days, Dunmore Appliance has collected a few hundred dollars along with supplies donated by passersby.
Then appliance manufacturer Whirlpool upped the ante by donating a brand new washer and dryer for the store to raffle off.
All the proceeds from the new and old appliances will support children and adults with disabilities at St. Joseph's Center.
"We have a strong community in Dunmore, Scranton. It's great to see the community come out just to be a part of it, help St. Joseph's Center. They do great work. I have family members who work over there, and I know they put their heart and soul into everything they do over there," Golosky said.
The staff at Dunmore Appliance say after all this, they can't bear the thought of scrapping the old washer. It may end up back at Joe's house. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/joe-snedekers-old-washer-washing-machine-dunmore-appliance-whirlpool-st-josephs-center-go-joe-26/523-d1d657a2-d9f8-477e-8e4b-eed896492adf | 2023-07-07T19:40:31 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/joe-snedekers-old-washer-washing-machine-dunmore-appliance-whirlpool-st-josephs-center-go-joe-26/523-d1d657a2-d9f8-477e-8e4b-eed896492adf |
Feds: 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith strangled with cellphone charger cord
The man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith has also been charged in federal court with allegedly strangling her to death with a phone charger, according to the FBI.
The charging complaint accuses Rashad Trice of kidnapping Wynter after stabbing and sexually assaulting her mother in a Lansing apartment.
The FBI said Wynter was strangled to death with a pink cell phone charger that was recovered with her body. Parts of the cell phone charger were found in Trice's car after he was arrested, according to the filing.
Trice was charged with kidnapping and kidnapping resulting in death. He also was charged in state court in Lansing with beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Trice will be eligible for the death penalty if he is convicted of kidnapping resulting in death. The mandatory minimum for that charge, if convicted, is life in prison.
In a text message to Trice at 3:06 a.m., after Trice allegedly kidnapped Wynter, his uncle said "it's not your fault the girl is the devil," according to federal law enforcement officials. The date of the text is unclear. Trice's uncle told Trice he loved him and said he could help if he came to him.
Trice responded with "I love y'all but I have to end this shit man."
Lansing Police Department Chief Ellery Sosebee said in a statement that LPD's top priority is to get justice for Wynter and her family.
“The allegations in this case are heart-wrenching,” said U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten. "My thoughts are very much with Wynter’s family, as we were all praying for her safe return home."
"We are heartbroken over the loss of our beautiful daughter, granddaughter, cousins, niece and big sister, Wynter Cole Smith," the family said in a statement. "Wynter's brief but bright life was taken from her unnecessarily; and we will grieve her death forever."
Her relatives called Thursday for tougher legislation so suspects convicted of violent crimes remain in prison after Trice, the four-time habitual offender, was initially charged in the assault of Wynter's mother.
Trice had previously been convicted of domestic violence involving Wynter's mother in Monroe County, according to court records. He was sentenced in 2022 to 224 days in jail. He has been convicted of fleeing, obstructing or assaulting police in five counties, including Monroe, in the past three years.
At the time of Wynter's death, Trice was on probation from an August 2021 incident in Livingston County in which he pleaded guilty to five felonies, including assaulting/resisting a police officer and felonious assault.
Wynter's disappearence spawned a massive search, which ended in her body being found Wednesday evening on Detroit's east side near the Coleman A. Young International Airport.
On Sunday evening, Wynter's mother fled the apartment after Trice allegedly stabbed and sexually assaulted her, leaving Wynter and her 1-year-old son behind in her apartment. Trice, who is not Wynter's biological father, allegedly kidnapped the toddler and drove off in her mother's car.
An Amber Alert was issued at 2:41 a.m. Monday when she couldn't be found. Trice was arrested in St. Clair Shores later Monday after a patrol officer saw the vehicle and attempted to do a traffic stop, according to police. Trice tried to flee and crashed into another police vehicle after a quick chase. He tried to grab an Eastpointe officer's gun before police used a Taser on him and took him to the hospital.
Wynter was not in the car at that time. FBI found a significant amount of blood in the vehicle, which FBI officials said was consistent with the stab wounds Trice had gotten after assaulting Wynter's mother.
Trice refused to tell police where Wynter was and denied kidnapping her. Police used cell phone location data to find Wynter's body, which was in a field-like alley in Detroit. Medical examiners have not determined an official cause of death, according to the FBI.
Trice told police he and Wynter's mother had been arguing about money and they stabbed each other when the argument became violent. He said words to the effect of "I am already a monster" and said he wanted to kill himself, according to the FBI complaint.
“It is so difficult to imagine the final moments of little Wynter’s life,” stated U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Dawn Ison. “I commend Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Rawsthorne of my office, FBI, Detroit Police, and all the other law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly for days to find Wynter in Detroit and return her home. My heart breaks for her family, and all of us mourn with them.”
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/07/07/wynter-cole-smith-toddler-kidnapping-sexual-assault-stabbing-lansing-detroit-federal-charges-fbi/70392519007/ | 2023-07-07T19:40:37 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/07/07/wynter-cole-smith-toddler-kidnapping-sexual-assault-stabbing-lansing-detroit-federal-charges-fbi/70392519007/ |
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — David Broussard is an associate professor of biology at Lycoming College in Williamsport. Recently, he and a student made a huge discovery in our neck of the woods.
"We found some acanthodian jaws. Acanthodians are an extinct group of vertebrates commonly known as spiny sharks," Broussard said.
The jaw bone uncovered by Broussard and his student is approximately 362 million years old, predating dinosaurs.
"Geochronology—basically some geochemical types of analysis to figure out how old these rocks are. We can also compare plant spores."
A drawing shows what the spiny shark was believed to look like. In years prior, similar jaw bones have been found in Lycoming, Bradford, and Tioga Counties.
"In the late Devonian period, some of these sites were underwater, whether it was marine or freshwater. There were freshwater streams, rivers, flood plains, and those kinds of things. Those types of signatures are preserved in the rock record," Prof. Broussard explained.
Sage Kennedy accompanied her professor on the discovery. The junior student from Montoursville majoring in biology is currently in Montana digging for dinosaur bones and was unable to talk with Newswatch 16. Her professor says she played a big part in this discovery.
"Not only did Sage help me with the fieldwork, but she produced the artistic reconstructions for the manuscript of the jaw specimens."
The jaw bone found by Broussard and Kennedy is now in a Philadelphia museum. More information on the find is posted here.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/300-million-year-old-bone-found-in-our-area-lycoming-college-bone-fossil-spiny-shark-jawbone/523-0540fc07-adba-479f-93e9-2110b7b3225e | 2023-07-07T19:40:37 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/300-million-year-old-bone-found-in-our-area-lycoming-college-bone-fossil-spiny-shark-jawbone/523-0540fc07-adba-479f-93e9-2110b7b3225e |
Wynter's alleged kidnapper convicted of assaulting her mother in 2022, records show
Rashad Trice, who allegedly assaulted Symari Cole in a Lansing apartment Sunday before kidnapping her 2-year-old daughter, Wynter Cole Smith, was convicted more than a year ago of domestic violence charges involving Cole in another county, court records show.
Monroe County court records reviewed by The Detroit News show that Trice was charged with assaulting his then-girlfriend Cole and for resisting, obstructing or assaulting police in May 2021. He was convicted in 2022.
Wynter, whom police found dead Wednesday in a Detroit east side field after being abducted, is listed as a victim or complainant in the domestic violence case, but was not listed in the charging information. Court records do not indicate how Wynter, an infant at the time, was a victim in the incident.
The charges add to the picture of Trice's criminal past, which includes charges of domestic violence, assault, and resisting and obstructing police in at least five Michigan counties, according to court records.
Records show that Trice was sentenced to 224 days in jail for the Monroe County charges.
In May 31, 2021, Trice was arrested for obstructing police in Clinton County. He was sentenced for attempted assaulting, resisting and obstructing police and was given a year in jail for that offense, records show.
In August 2021, he was again charged with assault and obstructing Michigan State Police in Livingston County, according to court records. After that incident in Handy Township near Fowlerville, Trice pled guilty and admitted in court records that he "fled two police officers in a motor vehicle, assaulted two officers w/ a motor vehicle, resisted/obstructed 2 officers and operated a motor vehicle w/o a license," according to Livingston County court records.
It's unclear why Trice was not in jail then. When Trice was arrested on Monday in St. Clair Shores after a police chase, he was on probation for the August 2021 incident and is scheduled to remain on probation for those crimes until January, state records show.
Police have said the investigation into Wynter's death remains open, and charges have yet to be filed in connection with her death. Investigators vowed that law enforcement "will see that the family gets the justice that they so deserve."
Trice, 26, was arraigned from a hospital bed earlier Wednesday and charged with beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cole before police said he kidnapped Wynter. He is in Ingham County Jail in Mason.
Wynter was reported missing from her Lansing apartment at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, after police say Symari Cole was sexually assaulted and stabbed by Trice. Cole managed to stab Trice in the lower abdomen during the attack, police officials said.
Wynter's 1-year-old brother was in the apartment during the assault. Police said Trice took Wynter, stole Cole's white 2013 Chevrolet Impala and drove toward Metro Detroit. An Amber Alert was issued, and police throughout Michigan were told to be on the lookout for the vehicle. Trice was arrested Monday morning after St. Clair Shores police officers on patrol spotted the suspect's car driving on Harper near Nine Mile.
After a massive cross-state, multiple-agency search, Wynter's body was found Wednesday night in an overgrown alley in Detroit.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/07/07/wynter-cole-smith-rashad-trice-domestic-violence-conviction/70391754007/ | 2023-07-07T19:40:43 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/07/07/wynter-cole-smith-rashad-trice-domestic-violence-conviction/70391754007/ |
SUNBURY, Pa. — Police are investigating a stabbing in Northumberland County.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday on the 100 block of North 4th Street.
A male victim was taken to a hospital. No name was released.
Police are looking for a small silver vehicle in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call police in Sunbury.
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SNYDER COUNTY, Pa. — Veterinary visits are the norm for any animal rescue, including Ashburn's Animals. But lately, it's been happening more than usual at the rescue near Selinsgrove. 29-year-old rescue horse Cleo was recently sick.
"She ended up having a seizure as well. That's where the eye injury came. When she fell down on the ground and had her seizure, her eye got injured," Ashburn's Animals Director Katie Walters said.
Cleo's eye ruptured during her seizure, and the vet had to remove Cleo's eye.
"She rubbed it on her stall door, and she actually pulled a stitch, so we have her on another round of antibiotics and another round of pain medication," Walters said.
Snowy the pony is also having eye problems. She is missing one eye and is now having a problem with her other one.
"We do not know the cause of it, and we don't know what's going on, but we had to get it biopsied and looked at because that is not normal. The vet came out and biopsied a portion of the skin," Walters said.
Dental visits happen every year, but Debbie the miniature donkey has problems with her teeth.
"She had a tooth that was kind of going sideways and it was pushing on the tooth that was in front of it, so both of those teeth had to be removed, so she can eat her food appropriately," Walters said.
Walters says these additional vet visits are costing the rescue several thousand dollars on top of the nonprofit's normal operating budget.
"We've been trying to do as much fundraising as possible, but with it being all-volunteer, it's hard to pick up everything on top of all of our volunteers have full-time jobs on top of making sure these animals are being taken care of," Walters said.
Ashburn's Animals is looking for monetary donations. If you can help Cleo, Snowy, Debbie, and their friends, click here.
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SAN ANTONIO — Two people have died after a shooting scene on the south side Friday afternoon, according to San Antonio Police.
The incident occurred at the 2100 block of SW Military Drive around noon on Friday.
Chief William McManus said a man was withdrawing money from a drive-thru ATM when two other men tried to rob him. That's when the victim of the robbery pulled out a gun and shot the two alleged robbers, the chief said.
"There is no danger to the public. This was a robbery that did not go well for the robbers," Chief McManus said.
Police said they are interviewing the victim who fired at the two suspects. They are still investigating at this time.
This is a developing situation and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article for updates.
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Flagstaff Community First (FCF) submitted its petition for a referendum about the Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) campus plans early Thursday afternoon.
The group announced it had gathered over 4,800 signatures to submit to the city clerk for review. If, after this review, the petition has over 2,607 valid signatures, the referendum will be placed on the ballot for a November special election.
“The fact that in only 30 days, we succeeded in gathering thousands more signatures than required is a clear demonstration of the community’s support for putting the city council’s decision to the direct vote of the people,” Sara Reeves, a family nurse practitioner and Flagstaff resident, said in a press release.
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The review will look at the information and signatures on each petition to determine whether any should be disqualified. If enough remain after this process, 5% of the remaining signatures will be sent to the county recorder for a similar review.
The deadline for this determination, according to the city clerk, is August 29.
The proposed referendum is on a decision made by the council June 6, which approved rezoning of NAH property near Ft. Tuthill County Park to allow for phase one of a new hospital and health and wellness village. Should the referendum be on the ballot, voters will be asked whether to approve this ordinance, number 2023-11.
FCF was formed in response to this decision and has been collecting signatures on a petition over the past month, with more than 100 volunteers working on the effort. Several of its members gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday to speak on the effort before they submitted the petition to the city clerk.
“As one of the largest development projects ever undertaken in Flagstaff, impacting neighborhoods, businesses and the general public, this is a decision that must be carefully considered by Flagstaff voters,” said Michele James, the executive director of Friends of Flagstaff’s future and an FCF steering committee member. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-community-first-submits-petition-for-referendum-on-fmc-campus-rezoning/article_93c8d9be-1c3b-11ee-a6d9-773af7d0b113.html | 2023-07-07T19:43:38 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-community-first-submits-petition-for-referendum-on-fmc-campus-rezoning/article_93c8d9be-1c3b-11ee-a6d9-773af7d0b113.html |
Grand Canyon National Park has new money to replace its aging bus fleet.
The money comes as a $27.5 million grant from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, announced earlier this week.
“The necessary replacement of the outdated shuttle bus fleet is an opportunity to upgrade to cleaner, quieter electric buses,” said Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable said in a statement. “This project will address transportation challenges related to maintaining an aging fleet, and the NPS goal to achieve sustainable transportation alternatives.”
The project includes 30 new buses, including 10 new battery electric buses and 20 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, to replace the current aging fleet and the installation of charging infrastructure to support the new electric buses.
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An estimated 6 million people visit the park each year and use the free shuttle buses to access destinations throughout the Grand Canyon.
The move was applauded by Arizona Representitive Raúl Grijalva, who said the replacement of older buses was a step in the effort to counter climate change.
“The $27.5 million grant from the USDOT is the first critical investment to update the Grand Canyon’s aging transportation infrastructure to be more sustainable and will support NPS’ climate action plan to lower our carbon emissions. I supported this federal funding to help ensure an accessible, efficient, and cleaner connection for global visitors and will continue to support investments to enhance the Park’s infrastructure as we work toward a sustainable future,” Grijalva said.
The grant to Grand Canyon was amoung seven grants awarded by the department of transportation, totaling $130.5 million under FHWA’s Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Transportation Projects Program.
“Grand Canyon National Park is one of our most beloved national parks,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This grant, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help ensure safe and reliable bus service for park visitors for decades to come.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/grand-canyon-park-gets-27-5-million-to-replace-aging-buses/article_6b92df56-1cec-11ee-84f2-b7937d798bad.html | 2023-07-07T19:43:44 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/grand-canyon-park-gets-27-5-million-to-replace-aging-buses/article_6b92df56-1cec-11ee-84f2-b7937d798bad.html |
The Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) responded at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning to a fire reported on top of the mesa on Mars Hill. Spotted from the Elden Lookout Tower, the wildland fire spread to two-tenths of an acre in size along the urban trail system west of Thorpe Park.
Two units and a battalion chief from FFD and Coconino National Forest crews responded and were able to quickly contain the fire before it posed a major threat to the Observatory Mesa Natural Area and Lowell Observatory.
According to the Flagstaff Fire Department, the blaze started in an area restored under the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project, which kept the fire moving slowly and allowed teams to contain the flames at under a quarter acre.
FFD later determined the fire was human-caused.
“The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning [Thursday] through 8 p.m., which means high winds and low relative humidity, creating the potential for high fire danger,” a statement on the FFD Facebook page reads. “Residents and visitors need to be aware of the hazards that can threaten our community and must follow current fire restrictions.”
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For the next few days, fire managers will patrol the area around the fire as a precaution. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/human-caused-wildfire-contained-on-mars-hill/article_c2527048-1c30-11ee-92ce-17e804abef3a.html | 2023-07-07T19:43:50 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/human-caused-wildfire-contained-on-mars-hill/article_c2527048-1c30-11ee-92ce-17e804abef3a.html |
In maybe the first few moments of Continental Little League’s game against Silver Creek on Thursday at Continental Park, it felt like a close contest. That period didn’t last long, though, as CLL beat Silver Creek 18-5 in just 3 1/2 innings to advance to the District 1 Majors tournament championship against West Flagstaff Little League.
CLL’s bats started hot and got even better as the game progressed.
Of its 12 batters, 11 reached base at least once -- eight got on twice -- and every player scored a run or recorded an RBI. Austin Clouse led the way with a line of 3 for 3 with three runs and five RBIs, including a three-run home run in the bottom of the second inning.
Caleb Smith went 3 for 3 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run, and Jax Chastain went 2 for 2 with a pair of RBI singles and a run scored.
“You can’t beat that,” CLL manager Josh Clouse said of the production from his hitters. “Every kid is on this team for a reason. It’s hard to pick the all-star teams because there’s so many deserving kids, but when it comes down to it, we choose them to fill in certain roles. And when they do it and it leads to success, there’s nothing better.”
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Austin Clouse started the game well on the mound, too. He got through the top of the first inning pretty easily, striking out two batters and giving up just one hit. He pitched to just two more batters in the game, as CLL hoped to keep him at a low enough pitch count that he could throw in the championship game Friday.
He also started the scoring in the bottom of the first inning, driving in Levi Brooks with an RBI double. RBIs from Smith, Brock Rusconi and Chastain gave CLL a 4-0 lead after the first frame.
Tekoa Ruiz pitched the final out of the top of the second, after Clouse retired the first two batters of the top of the frame. Then CLL added five more runs to lead 9-0.
Silver Creek closed the gap to 9-5 with a productive top of the third inning, but that didn’t last long.
Continental loaded the bases in the bottom of the third inning, started to string hits together and scored nine runs in the frame. It appeared the team was getting even better at the plate.
“That comes with confidence and starting to buy in to our approach at the plate,” Josh Clouse said.
Brooks finished the game on the mound, pitching a scoreless top of the fourth inning to win by the run rule.
The victory meant a date with WFLL Friday-- and potentially Saturday -- for a district championship and a spot in the state tournament later this month. WFLL sent CLL into the losers bracket earlier in the tourney.
“We just talked to them about not focusing on the next game,” Josh Clouse said. “If you don’t focus on this one, it doesn’t matter about the future because there isn’t one. So we had to have a fast start and keep going and figure it out.”
CLL 11, HOLBROOK 5
In a District 1 Little League doubleheader at Dawson Park Wednesday night, CLL defeated Holbrook, 11-5, and WFLL took down Silver Creek, 18-2.
The night’s first game between CLL and Holbrook was a must-win for both teams in the losers bracket. After manager Josh Clouse lamented a “slow start” against Page on Saturday night, his concerns were eased after his team jumped ahead to a 7-0 lead after two innings.
Starting pitcher Caleb Smith threw two perfect innings, striking out four batters in the process. He was relieved by Steele Robinson, who maintained a no-hitter late into the fourth, despite conceding a third-inning run. CLL tagged on a run of its own to bring its lead to 8-1.
Clouse said after the game that he was pleased with his team’s performance on the mound throughout the game.
“They know they can throw strikes,” he said. “They don’t have to strike people out to get outs. They throw the ball where they need to throw it to get the balls in play that we can play and make outs with.”
After a scoreless fourth inning, Holbrook made things interesting in the fifth, loading the bases for batter Brandon Craig with just one out recorded. He hit an RBI single, which was followed by a two-RBI double from Smith. After the next batter walked, CLL pitcher Rusconi faced a bind. Holbrook had cut the CLL lead to four, and the bases were loaded with one out. Rusconi pitched his team out of the jam with two straight strikeouts to prevent further damage and CLL escaped the inning with an 8-4 lead.
CLL extended the lead to 11-5 in the bottom of the fifth behind an RBI single from third baseman Ruiz and a two-RBI triple from Smith. Ruiz finished the night 2 for 3 with three RBIs and two stolen bases. Smith, to complement his two perfect innings to open the game, also went 2 for 3 with a double, a triple and three RBIs.
Shortstop Austin Clouse went 3 for 3 for CLL with an RBI and a stolen base to go along with his two singles and a double.
CLL had a number of impressive defensive plays throughout the night, including high-difficulty plays to prevent runners from reaching first base. Clouse stressed defense as a key area where his team has improved throughout the tournament.
“We lost to West Flagstaff on that first night because we had three errors, two of them back to back at inopportune times,” the skipper said. “We knew how to get better on the defensive side. We learned from that first game and we’ve had a lot of games since to correct it.”
In the nightcap Wednesday, WFLL's brisk start against Silver Creek quickly eliminated any chance at drama.
WFLL's entire lineup saw the plate in the first inning -- which produced four singles, a double and a triple, as well as seven stolen bases and ultimately seven runs scored. Starting pitcher Brisson Burcar then put together a scoreless bottom half of the inning on the mound to lead 7-0.
The four pitchers WFLL used Wednesday each got their own inning, and between the four of them they threw eight strikeouts and gave up three total hits, including a two-run home run from Silver Creek’s Ziggy Ulberg in the third that prevented the shutout.
The top of WFLL's lineup had an impressive outing, with Adrian Crockett, Burcar and Aven Adams showing dominance. WFLL scored four runs in each of the second and third innings, and a 15-0 lead midway through the third inning. Three runs in the fourth gave the host an 18-2 lead that became the final score via mercy rule.
Despite his team’s offensive explosion, after the game WFLL manager Shane Burcar made a note to highlight his team’s prowess in the field.
“I thought our defense was outstanding again,” Burcar said. “The unique thing about this is we’ve played four games now and we have not given up an unearned run, so that tells you about our pitching and our defense.”
With the win, WFLL remained undefeated in the tournament and was set for the district championship game.
“We’ve played sports long enough to know that anything can happen,” Shane Burcar said. “Everybody can beat you one time, let alone two times. That’s something that we’ve been preaching to the guys, and I think no matter who we play Friday, we’ll be ready to play.”
-- Alex Wakefield, special to the Daily Sun | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/little-league-roundup-cll-majors-reach-district-final-with-win-over-silver-creek/article_05f34e7a-1c78-11ee-998b-6f18f9ef340f.html | 2023-07-07T19:43:56 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/little-league-roundup-cll-majors-reach-district-final-with-win-over-silver-creek/article_05f34e7a-1c78-11ee-998b-6f18f9ef340f.html |
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Another blue-green algae alert has been issued along the Caloosahatchee by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Lee County.
The alert was issued for the end of Canal Cir., Whitecap Cir Dock and Coral Point Drive. The announcement comes after water samples taken on July 5 contained algal blooms.
Algae blooms have been plaguing Lee County’s waterways. FDOH-Lee advised people to use caution in and around the Caloosahatchee River.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/07/blue-green-algae-alert-issued-for-additional-portions-of-caloosahatchee/ | 2023-07-07T19:45:21 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/07/blue-green-algae-alert-issued-for-additional-portions-of-caloosahatchee/ |
Better late than never! That was the sentiment when West Virginia University’s Rare Books Curator came across an interesting donation last month.
The book, “An Elementary Treatise on Electricity” by James Clerk Maxwell, was marked as part of the New Bedford Free Public Library's collection. According to the accompanying note from West Virginia, it was last checked out in 1907.
The university sent it home to New Bedford, which identified it as part of its Special Collection.
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — The remains of a Dallas native who served in World War II will soon be buried in East Texas, according to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command.
On July 16, the remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. David M. Lewis, a soldier killed during World War II, will be interred at Old Saltillo Cemetery in Saltillo, Texas.
West Oak Funeral Home from Sulphur Springs will perform graveside services before the interment.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Lewis was assigned to the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy) and 9th Air Force. He was piloting a B-24 Liberator aircraft on Aug. 1, 1943, when it crashed after being hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, which is north of Bucharest, Romania. Lewis was 20 years old.
His remains could not be identified following the war. Remains that could not be identified were buried as unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
Following the war, the American Graves Registration Command, which was tasked with recovering fallen American personnel, disinterred all American remains from the Bolovan Cemetery for identification.
More than 80 unknowns could not be identified and were interred at Ardennes American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, which are both in Belgium.
In 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency began exhuming unknowns believed to be associated with unaccounted-for soldiers from Operation TIDAL WAVE losses, sending the remains to the DPAA Laboratory at the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska for examination and identification.
Lewis was accounted for by the DPAA on May 11, 2022, after his remains were identified using circumstantial evidence as well as anthropological, mitochondrial DNA, Y chromosome DNA and autosomal DNA analysis.
His name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Impruneta, Italy, along with others still missing from World War II.
A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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To learn more about the Department of Defense’s mission to account for Americans who went missing while serving our country, visit the DPAA website at www.dpaa.mil. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-native-remains-served-in-world-war-ii-to-be-buried-in-east-texas/287-0601d5bf-07b3-42a2-8d68-cd2dc7ab7c37 | 2023-07-07T19:56:50 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-native-remains-served-in-world-war-ii-to-be-buried-in-east-texas/287-0601d5bf-07b3-42a2-8d68-cd2dc7ab7c37 |
ROYSE CITY, Texas — Investigators are still waiting to find out the identity of a woman involved in a fatal accident on Interstate 30, according to the Royse City Police Department.
Royse City police received a call on July 7 at 2:30 a.m. that a pedestrian had been hit by an 18-wheeler on eastbound I-30 in the area between Erby Campbell and FM 548.
The pedestrian was dead when officers got to the scene. Based on physical evidence, investigators say it appears the pedestrian was in the lane of travel when hit and killed. The identity of the pedestrian could reportedly not be determined at the time of the accident.
Later in the morning around 5:03 a.m., the Royse City Police Department received a missing person report of a 22-year-old female from Royse City. The description of the female matched the description of the deceased pedestrian. As of Friday, the identity is being withheld pending positive identification.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was the person who reported the accident and is cooperating with the investigators. The accident remains under investigation by the Royse City Police Department Traffic Collision Investigation Unit. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fatal-accident-pedestrian-18-wheeler-i30-royse-city/287-153ef56d-4101-456f-8c83-5828d70e1a89 | 2023-07-07T19:56:51 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fatal-accident-pedestrian-18-wheeler-i30-royse-city/287-153ef56d-4101-456f-8c83-5828d70e1a89 |
FRISCO, Texas — A Frisco man has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Oscar Simon Ndereva, 45, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan.
According to information presented in court, Ndereva was involved in an intricate scheme to defraud private pay health insurance payors. Specifically, officials say he used a fraudulent healthcare pharmacy called “Healogix” to submit fraudulent claims.
Ndereva caused the fraudulently obtained funds to be paid directly to bank accounts he opened in the name of another individual, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Over the course of the scheme, Ndereva moved money through various accounts in order to conceal the nature and source of those funds. He also reportedly structured check cashing transactions to avoid financial reporting requirements and to evade law enforcement detection.
In all, Ndereva's company Healogix submitted over 780 fraudulent claims totaling over $5 million, officials said.
This case was investigated by the FBI and Health and Human Service – Office of Inspector General. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/frisco-man-oscar-simon-ndereva-sentenced-to-federal-prison-us-attorneys-office-2023/287-33e969a0-7681-4acb-b480-c30f7eea8bcf | 2023-07-07T19:56:54 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/frisco-man-oscar-simon-ndereva-sentenced-to-federal-prison-us-attorneys-office-2023/287-33e969a0-7681-4acb-b480-c30f7eea8bcf |
AUSTIN, Texas — Some North Texas high school students will soon have more resources to pursue specific job careers earlier in their education.
On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced eight Jobs and Education for Texans grants to support career and technical education training by six North Texas-area educational institutions.
The combined $3,511,598 in grants, which is being presented by the Texas Workforce Commission, will help schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 1,164 students for high-demand occupations.
"Texas continues to support our next generation of highly-skilled workers and boost our state’s growing economy through career training grants," Abbott said in a released statement.
"These grants will provide schools in North Texas the opportunity to purchase and install equipment that will train over a thousand students for good-paying careers in farm equipment mechanics, nursing, electrical engineering, HVAC, and more. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their collaboration with these schools as we help North Texas students prepare to join our workforce in these high-demand industries."
The eight grants include:
- Collin College: a $332,365 grant to purchase and install equipment to initially train 140 students in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) program, with additional students to be trained in the future
- Commerce ISD: a $301,544 grant to purchase and install equipment to initially train 126 students in farm equipment mechanics in partnership with Collin County Community College District
- Farmersville ISD (two grants):
- $702,240 for equipment to train an initial 132 students as marketing managers in partnership with Collin College
- $746,743 to purchase and install equipment to initially train 230 students in agricultural engineering with Collin College
- Grayson College: a $349,999 grant to purchase and install equipment to initially train 80 students in industrial machinery mechanics
- Lovejoy ISD: a $446,763 grant to purchase and install equipment to initially train 200 students as electronics engineers in partnership with Collin College
- North Central Texas College (two grants):
- $331,827 to purchase and install equipment to initially train 130 students in nursing
- $300,117 to purchase and install equipment to initially train 126 students in welding careers
"The Jobs and Education Texas grants provide opportunities for schools across the state to create training for high-demand jobs in their area," Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel said. "Six North Texas-area colleges have made the step to train more than a thousand students in the region to support local employers and bolster the economy."
On Friday, Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III presented the awards at a ceremony that included state and local officials, school staff, and career and technical education students at Collin College Technical Campus.
Through funding provided by the Texas Legislature each biennium, the Texas Workforce Commission used Jobs and Education Texas grants to defray start-up costs to develop career and technical education programs for the public community, state and technical colleges, school districts, and charter schools. Equipment funded through these grants must be used to train students for jobs in high-demand occupations.
You can learn more about the Jobs and Education Texas grant program by clicking here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-schools-millions-in-career-training-grants-2023/287-689a9e3e-b8e1-4132-8d35-5046a4faf473 | 2023-07-07T19:56:54 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-schools-millions-in-career-training-grants-2023/287-689a9e3e-b8e1-4132-8d35-5046a4faf473 |
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