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WATERLOO — Firefighters rescued a work crew after one person fell through a floor inside the former Courier building on Friday afternoon.
According to officials, contractors with a Cedar Rapids company were assessing the building at 501 Commercial St. shortly before 1 p.m. when part of a second-story floor gave way under the woman. Her leg became trapped.
A contractor fell through a second-story floor while assessing the former Courier building at 501 Commercial St., Waterloo, on Friday.
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Subflooring had rotted away because of moisture coming through a window, said Battalion Chief Ben Petersen with Waterloo Fire Rescue.
“It’s dilapidated. It’s a dangerous building if you don’t know your way around,” Petersen said.
Former Courier building at 501 Commercial St., Waterloo on Friday.
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Firefighters used a ladder to access a second-floor window on the Commercial Street side and remove one of the workers.
Rescue workers also pulled the woman’s leg from the hole in the floor, Petersen said. She and others were led down a stairway to safety. She declined a ride to the hospital, he said.
A contractor fell through a second-story floor while assessing the former Courier building at 501 Commercial St., Waterloo, on Friday.
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The Courier operated out of the address for decades. The newspaper moved out in December 2011, and the building was sold to FDP OC LLC.
Owner Roy Carver Jr. is considering renovating the building into storefronts and apartments, according to city officials.
A contractor fell through a second-story floor while assessing the former Courier building at 501 Commercial St., Waterloo, on Friday.
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PHOTOS: Iowa Irish Fest 2019
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People walk up to get communion during the Catholic Mass outside at Irish Fest on Sunday morning.
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Catholic Mass is prepared to be held at Irish Fest in Waterloo on Sunday morning.
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The Rev. Paul McManus offers up the "blood of Christ" during the Catholic Mass at Irish Fest on Sunday morning.
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The Knights of Columbus stand guard as the priest walks to the alter during the Catholic Mass at Irish Fest on Sunday morning.
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Father Paul McManus blesses the "body and blood of christ" during the Catholic Mass at Irish Fest on Sunday morning.
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Joyce and Colby Withers dance as Dublin City Ramblers perform at the Irish Fest on Saturday evening. "She taught me how to dance and we love it" said Colby. The Withers celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this month.
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Ryan Kennedy, 3, smiles as he sees his face painted like a leprechaun at the Nerd Art Face Painting booth during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Gaelic Storm fans hold up their phones during a song as they band performs on the Nagle Sign/KWWL Stage during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday night.
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Patrick Murphy sings to the crowd as Gaelic Storm performs during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday night.
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Patrick Murphy performs with Gaelic Storm on the Nagle Sign/KWWL Stage during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday night.
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The Trinity Irish dancers perform during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Members of the Gothard Sisters band perform during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Members of the Gothard Sisters band perform during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Lauren Matthias, 4, dances as she watches the Trinity Irish Dancers perform during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Juanita Willams, left, and Heather Flory taste whiskey at the Cedar Ridge Bourbon tent during Irish Fest in Waterloo in 2019.
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Loramae Kurtz, 6, weaves during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Andrew Van Pelt makes faces while looking at the Irish Wolf Hounds during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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A leprechaun sits in the VIP area during Irish Fest in Waterloo in 2019.
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Kids laugh as they get sprayed by ice shavings as an ice carver makes a three leaf clover during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Members of JimJam, from Ireland, play instruments during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Alan Johnson throws a weight during the weight over bar event during the Highland Games during Irish Fest in Waterloo in 2019.
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Danny O'Brien puts a sticker on County Clare where his family is from on a map of Ireland during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Abigail Barker, 5, Jaxon, 6, and Olivia, 2, watch as Deb Weiser paint at the DKM Gallery tent during Irish Fest in Waterloo in 2019.
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Trinity Irish Dancers perform during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Kris Davis throw a log during caber tossing at the Highland Games during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Bagpipers perform with the Cedar Glen Pipes and Drums during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Avocet Woock, 9, left, Darby Irwin, 10, and Miakay Woock, 11, dance as JimJam plays during Irish Fest in Waterloo on Saturday afternoon.
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Peter Purvis plays the back pipes while performing with Gaelic Storm during Iowa Irish Fest 2019 in Waterloo on Saturday night.
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Grace Begley, 4, sits on the shoulders of her dad Matthew as she looks up at the big screen during the performance of Gaelic Storm at Iowa Irish Fest 2019 in Waterloo.
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Lead pre-K teacher Hailey Shapland presides over a sparsely attended class at Kids Choice Child Care Center and Preschool in Meridian in this 2020 file photo.
Originally published July 6 onIdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho is struggling to retain child care workers. That is causing the price of child care to increase, which makes it more difficult for parents to find child care, leading to people quitting their jobs to care for their children at home.
According to a press release from Idaho Voices For Children regarding the latest release of the Kids Count data book, child care challenges cost Idaho’s economy $525 million a year. From 2020 to 2021, 10 percent of Idaho children under age 5 lived in families in which someone quit, changed or refused a job because of problems with child care.
In 2021, full-time infant care cost on average $7,675 per year, nearly as much as a year of tuition at an Idaho public university.
SHORTAGE OF WORKERS
Despite the steep cost of child care, many child care workers and employees have lower hourly wages than individuals who work in food service or retail. According to a report conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Idaho’s median hourly wage in 2022 for child care workers was $10.56 per hour, the fifth lowest in the country. For contrast, many jobs which require less education and licensing, such as fast food restaurants, are offering positions that start at $15.
To retain workers, many child care providers have been pushed to increase wages, which in turn raises the tuition for parents, said Emily Allen, the outreach and policy associate for Idaho Voices for Children.
Federal, state and local governments should invest more in child care, she said.
“We’re confronting the reality that our culture and our economy has changed,” Allen said. “We’re about to find out what happens at the end of these relief dollars after the pandemic exacerbated a state in which we already did not have enough child care.”
Aside from the financial stress that parents and child care centers are facing, there is a shortage of centers as a whole. According to Allen, prior to the pandemic, a statewide study was conducted and found that 50% of Idaho children live in a “child care desert,” an area where there is a significant shortage of child care.
This shortage not only affects Idaho parent and child care centers, but the economy as a whole. According to Allen, Idaho needs 20,000 more seats in child care centers to meet the needs of Idaho’s economy right now. With the growth of Idaho’s population, that number of needed open seats is increasing.
PARENTS HAVING TO QUIT JOBS
“Idaho is going to continue to see help wanted signs everywhere,” Allen said. “We’re going to see in particular mothers leave their professional careers in order to ensure that their children are well cared for.”
Idaho Voices for Children states that Idaho can begin relieving the issue through incentives for early learning degrees, such as scholarships or loan forgiveness programs. It also stresses the importance of helping parents who are also students by expanding the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School program, which specifically serves student parents.
“The child care industry is an essential industry within our entire economy,” said Allen. “But it’s the only one that is not receiving sufficient enough support from the state and federal level to keep it propped up and support America’s workforce and Idaho’s workforce in the absence of state investment.”
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BRISTOL -- Shannon Wiebers, age 17, didn't only win Miss Bristol last night, she also won Miss Congeniality at the Bristol Progress Days Banquet.
The event kicked-off the weekend of events for the 53rd annual Bristol Progress Days Festival.
When the former Miss Bristol Priya Kurszewski made the announcement, Wiebers in shock and she teared up realizing she'd won.
"I was flabbergasted and in beyond belief," Wiebers said. "I'm so thankful."
She said the entire experience was "amazing." She said it's been great getting to meet new people.
"I'm now looking forward to being a strong role model for little girls all over so they can see that you can have the beauty and brains," she said.
Kelly Wiebers said the smile on Shannon's face was exactly how she felt when her daughter won the title.
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"I'm proud and just happy for her because it's such a positive thing to be involved with," Kelly said.
Leslie Herrera was named first runner up; Gwendolyn Sheen, second runner up; Melaney Smith, third runner up; and Micaela Lawlor, fourth runner up.
"It was the best experience ever (competing for Miss Bristol)," Herrera said. "I grew up with half of them and just am so excited and proud of Shannon because I've known her since elementary (school) and I'm so proud of her."
The contestants had to answer questions during the pageant, some chose to participate in the talent show and they were also judged on stage appearance and pose, socializing and personality.
The crowning ceremony brought to a close Kurszewski's term as Miss Bristol 2022.
"I'm so excited for her (Shannon)," Kurszewski said.
Cheryl Nichols, who serves in many roles for Bristol Progress Days, said she was "very impressed" by all of the girls competing and that they all did a "wonderful job."
Outstanding citizens
Jake and Julie Eckhart were named 2023 Outstanding Citizens. Jake has lived in Bristol his entire life and the two of them are now raising their three sons there.
They were chosen because of their support toward Progress Days as well as their work and interactions within the community.
"We're very humbled and speechless. Everybody told us different reasons to get us here so we were really taken aback and really surprised," Julie said.
Originally, Julie thought the award was only going to her husband, so when her name was announced with him she was shocked.
Mia Meincke was named 2023 Outstanding Junior Girl and Harrison Strenger was named Outstanding Junior Boy.
"The young lady chosen this year exhibits strong character in an out of the school environment," Julie Bayles, the banquet's emcee, said.
Bayles said Meincke's nominator said it has been a "privilege to watch her coming out of her shell and become an amazing young lady."
Bayles said the judges chose Strenger for the award because he is "kind to all" and "has won the kindness award at Bristol Grade School."
"His nominator says he is a great friend and works hard," Bayles said.
Today's schedule
Bristol Progress Day continues today with the following schedule:
- All day: Fast Pitch Softball Tournament
- 12:30 p.m.: Parade through Bristol to Hansen Park
- 2:30 p.m.: Live Auction – West Pavilion
- 3-6 p.m.: Carnival wristband special
- 5-7:30 p.m.: Big Balloon Tycoon
- 6 p.m.: Music in Beer Tent: Trip
- 8:30 p.m.: Raffle A drawing
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A person is in extremely critical condition after crashing a dirt bike into a bus Friday night.
At 11:30 p.m. the Philadelphia police responded to Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue for an accident involving a SEPTA bus and a dirt bike, police said.
The dirt bike was traveling northbound on Christopher Columbus Boulevard when it hit a SEPTA bus, according to police.
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The rider of the dirt bike, a 34-year-old man, was transported to the hospital and placed in critical condition. There have been no injuries reported by anyone on the SEPTA bus, police said.
While medics were treating the rider who crashed, another vehicle stopped near the scene and someone got out and stole the just crashed dirt bike, which are illegal on Philly streets, and took off right in front of everyone.
This incident is being investigated by police.
This crash was one of many that occurred in Philadelphia between Friday night and early Saturday morning.
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A crash involving a motorcycle and a car left a man dead early Saturday morning in West Philadelphia.
At 1:45 a.m. police were called to the intersection of 52nd Street and Chestnut Street for a motorcycle and auto crash with a fatality, police said.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 1:52 a.m., according to the police.
A passenger in the car was transported to the hospital and placed in stable condition.
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Police say the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Chestnut Street when the rider disregarded the red light and hit a 2007 GMC which was traveling southbound on 52nd Street.
The crash is currently under investigation and there is no additional information at this time.
This crash was one of several that occurred in Philadelphia between Friday night and early Saturday morning. One left a person in critical condition, while another left two people dead and three injured.
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AUSTIN, Texas — With the blistering heat wave continuing throughout Austin, it can threaten the state’s power grid.
Aaron Jagdfeld, the CEO of energy technology company Generac, said there are tips Texans can follow to lower their bills.
"That time from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. is really when we want to try and focus on conservation, so the things around turning up the temperature, maybe shifting some of those home chores to a different part of the day, maybe not plugging your electric vehicle in until later on after 10 p.m., those are things that can really help the grid," said Jagdfeld.
Using a smart thermostat can cut down on energy use when you aren't home, saving upwards to 20% of energy costs.
Jagdfeld said the Texas power grid is under a lot of stress right now and holding off on energy use from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. is crucial. Homeowners can reduce the load on the grid by increasing temperatures in their home slightly.
"If you go from 72 degrees in your home to 75 degrees, that has a big impact that can save up to 10% of power, which really makes a big difference for our economy and for the utility companies in Texas," said Jagdfeld.
The other thing is making sure shades are down and ceiling fans are running.
"Everybody's getting home from work turning on their air conditioning, doing laundry, making dinner. So there's a lot of energy use at that point in the day. That's also the point the day where you start to see less solar production," said Jagdfeld.
Another tip that can apply during the winter months as well is insulating your pipes and home and having a backup generator.
"If there's an issue where the grid goes down, we really can help protect our homes, protect our families. There are other products that can help you do that. You can have battery storage units; you can have generators. So if we do lose the grid for a period of time, make sure that you're prepared to try and protect your home and your family with some kind of a plan – either a generator or battery or something, some combination of both of those devices," said Jagdfeld. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/keep-your-energy-bill-low/269-d0a62bdb-552e-4ca8-9328-059b8a4b78a1 | 2023-07-08T18:56:45 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/keep-your-energy-bill-low/269-d0a62bdb-552e-4ca8-9328-059b8a4b78a1 |
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A North Texas drone company set a new world record in celebration of the Fourth of July by writing the largest sentence using multirotors or drones.
The record, largest sentence formed by multirotors or drones, was set by the North Richland Hills-based Sky Elements Drones, which used 796 drones to spell "Happy 4th of July 2023" at North Richland Hills' "Family 4th (on the 3rd)" event Monday night,
The previous record was set with 673 drones, Sky Elements Drones owner Preston Ward said when reached for comment by WFAA on Tuesday.
“After years of people staying home, it’s great to be part of bringing people together for our nation’s most patriotic holiday’” said Jack Bradshaw, President & CEO of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber, in a statement.
Sky Elements Drones is a three-year-old company. Ward says the company does more than half of all the drone shows that happen across the United States. Just this Fourth of July, Ward says, they have 14 different drone shows going on across the country.
Their record was set Monday within they city in which they're based -- North Richland Hills -- where they ran the city's holiday display of fireworks and drones. In the show, more than 1,000 airborne drones flew through the sky -- also a record for biggest drone show in the state -- as part of a choreographed performance along with fireworks from PrestoTechnics, which is also owned by Ward.
“We are proud to support our area businesses and help our communities come together to celebrate each other, our freedom and our history with this fantastic fireworks and drone show,” Bradshaw said in a statement. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/north-richland-hills-drone-company-new-record/287-98d924a6-0044-4c3d-aaad-ad1c9c896c73 | 2023-07-08T18:56:51 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/north-richland-hills-drone-company-new-record/287-98d924a6-0044-4c3d-aaad-ad1c9c896c73 |
ORLANDO, Fla. — If you or your family are fascinated with the ocean, Crayola Experience Orlando has a new themed attraction to explore.
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Children can submerse themselves in the OceanX takeover at the Florida Mall with a limited-time immersive experience.
Guests will use their imagination as they learn about the deep sea and marine animals.
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OceanX is a global nonprofit ocean exploration organization that uses digital media and scientific research to educate and connect people with the ocean.
Families can embark on an expedition with the following activities:
· Build an ocean landscape at an interactive 3-D sand table.
· Get their creativity glowing in a blacklight coral cove.
· Take an “underwater” photo in a Crayola OceanX Sub.
· Learn about undersea wonders and conservation efforts.
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· Play ocean-themed games on an interactive floor.
· Melt and mold a crayon into a seahorse or shark.
· Measure up to the largest hammerhead in the sea with a 20-foot photo opportunity.
The creative experience will be open through Aug. 14, and entry is included with admission.
Click here for ticket prices and more information.
Photos: Children explore sea life with Crayola Experience Orlando ocean-themed attraction
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Coming off back-to-back wins, Orlando City travels to Utah this weekend to play RSL in a 9:30 p.m. EST kickoff.
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The Lions picked up two home wins last week with a 4-0 win on the Fourth of July over Toronto FC and a 3-1 win last Saturday against the Chicago Fire.
Orlando has the same squad available Saturday against RSL they had last weekend, so barring any mid-week knocks, expect Oscar Pareja to put out the same lineup he had against Toronto FC.
Rookie Duncan McGuire continues to perform at a high level, with a goal last Saturday and tied for the team lead in goals with Facundo Torres at seven goals for the season.
Orlando leads the series against RSL with two wins, three draws, and one loss in 2019.
RSL is unbeaten in its last seven games and expects Chicho Arango to make his first appearance this Saturday.
Arango is one of RSL’s biggest recent signings and is coming off a 2022 MLS Championship run with LAFC and a stopover with Liga MX Pachuca before returning to MLS.
The Lions will be away from Exploria Stadium for the next two games before returning home to start Leagues Cup play on July 21 against the Houston Dynamo and Liga MX Santos Laguna on July 29.
Next Game:
When: July 8 at 9:30 p.m. EST
Where: America First Field, Sandy, Utah
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Fans and artists will come together at the 2023 Orlando International Film Festival next week.
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The University of Central Florida will host the festival at the downtown Nicholson School of Communication and Media campus on Livingston Street.
Filmmakers, artists, cinema fans and industry professionals are welcome to attend the celebration.
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OIFF will honor the relationship between art and film and showcase various genres through 240 films, including short films, feature films and documentaries. This year’s screening will feature “The Promotion.”
Guests can participate in panel discussions and network opportunities.
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Painters from around the world will be painting in the Art Infusion exhibit.
Attendees can also paint on the community mural as part of the immersive experience.
The festival will take place from July 13 through July 16, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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You can find more information about show times and how to purchase tickets here.
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The filing period opened Friday at noon for residents wishing to run in one of the 12 municipal elections being held this year in communities wholly or partially in Guilford County.
Elections are scheduled for High Point, Jamestown, Pleasant Garden, Burlington, Oak Ridge, Sedalia, Whitsett, Gibsonville, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Kernersville and the Sedgefield Sanitary District. Greensboro’s next municipal election will be in 2025.
The filing deadline for the 2023 elections is at noon on July 21.
On Friday, 21 people in five municipalities filed to run for elected office. They are:
Burlington
Mayor (two-year term):
- Jim Butler, incumbent
City Council (two seats available, four-year staggered terms):
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- Bob Ward, incumbent; Celo Faucette; Charlie Beasley
Gibsonville
Mayor (four-year term):
- Leonard “Lenny” Williams, incumbent
High Point
Mayor (four-year term):
- Victor Jones; Cyril Jefferson
City Council at-large:
- Sam Carr; Shazia Iqbal; Orel Henry
City Council Ward 1:
- Henry Harris
City Council Ward 2:
- Cody Locklear; Tyrone Johnson
City Council Ward 3:
- Monica Peters, incumbent
City Council Ward 4:
- Wesley Hudson, incumbent
City Council Ward 5:
- Tim Andrew
City Council Ward 6: Michael Ho
- lmes, incumbent; Heather Brooks
Oak Ridge
Town Council (three seats available, four-year terms):
- Martha Pittman, incumbent; Jim Harton
Whitsett
Town Council (two seats available, four-year terms):
- Jerry Rice, incumbent
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What’s the best-kept secret in the Triad?
The N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles is now open Saturday mornings.
Marty Homan, communications manager for the N.C. Department of Transportation, wants to us to spill the beans: Many DMV offices are open 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Aug. 26.
Apparently, DMV offices at 2527 E. Market St. and 2391 Coliseum Blvd. in Greensboro and 2001 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem have been Saturday morning ghost towns.
“We have the capacity to serve many more folks on Saturdays than we have been,” Homan said in an email to the News & Record. “We’ve even had to send employees home early at some offices because there haven’t been customers to serve on Saturdays.
“We know the services are needed as appointments are booked up 90 days out at most offices in the area,” he said.
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DMV started offering Saturday hours when it began its REAL ID push in response to a federal law requiring stricter documentation standards for issuing identification. REAL IDs will be required in 2025 to board airplanes or enter federal buildings.
In 2020 — with the arrival of the pandemic — the state agency stopped having Saturday hours, Homan said.
In subsequent years, however, it resumed Saturday hours at its busiest offices during the summer. Homan said staffing issues have prevented DMV from extending those hours year-round. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/greensboro-winston-salem-dmv-hours-saturday-morning/article_74a49f3a-1cd3-11ee-ad5a-13df234ba587.html | 2023-07-08T19:00:20 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/greensboro-winston-salem-dmv-hours-saturday-morning/article_74a49f3a-1cd3-11ee-ad5a-13df234ba587.html |
Ten Greensboro police officers were finally assigned brand-new take-home vehicles Friday morning after an 18-month delay caused by supply-chain issues.
The cars, Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUVs, are the first vehicles from a program that the city council approved in late 2021, which authorized spending $1.1 million for 20 extra vehicles. At a press briefing, Chief John Thompson said the department is still committed to the program's larger goal of buying 100 cars for the police department over five years.
The take-home car program is another one of the improvements the city government has provided to the Greensboro police department in order to drive recruiting efforts — the most notable being a raise in salary to $55,000 a year.
"This has been a long time coming," Thompson said. "The city council took what I think is a bold step. Never in the history of the department have we had a program for officers to take home their vehicles. For me, this is personal. It shows our officers that our elected officials and the community support our police officers."
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The vehicles are all-wheel-drive with a hybrid gasoline engine and lithium electric battery. Thompson estimated that each of the vehicles cost around $50,000-$55,000. Ford Police Interceptor Utility cars have such a significant cost because they are considered police package vehicles, which are specially built to withstand heavy mileage, quick stops and quick starts. The cars also have an integrated computer; an improvement that frees space in the front cabin.
City council members Hugh Holston, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Dr. Goldie Wells attended in support of the program. Abuzuaiter acknowledged the 18 month delay in providing take-home cars for police officers from the date they had been originally purchased.
"We have been getting comments from our constituents almost daily saying 'Where are the take-home cars for our officers?'," Abuzuaiter said. "This is just a start. Others will be coming forth... Hopefully everyone will get one eventually."
Thompson confirmed that there are several more cars that are currently being upfitted and made ready for use. He projected that seven to 10 more cars would be available for duty by the end of August, and about 40 vehicles ready for use by the end of the year. The cars are assigned based on factors such as seniority and the department's policy to prioritize officers within a 30-mile radius of headquarters.
Thompson also explained that the Greensboro Police Department's order for vehicles was not high on a priority list within car manufacturer's larger quotas containing hundreds of vehicles. As the process of manufacturing the vehicles came to an end, Ford notified the police department in 2022 that their order would take more than a year.
Lt. K.B. Johnson told the News & Record that there was more to the supply-chain issues that caused the delay than meets the eye.
"Even though the contract was signed a couple years ago, there were multiple vendors that had problems," said Johnson. "The manufacturers of the consoles within the cars had issues, and so did the manufacturers of body-worn cameras. There were many different supply-chain issues holding things up."
Thomas Boyer, a police officer who has served the city of Greensboro for 24 years and was assigned a new vehicle, was grateful for the upgrade.
"It'll be easier to get out of the new cars," Boyer said. "And it'll be nice for it to be your own vehicle. You won't have to share it with another officer."
Mayor Nancy Vaughan, who could not attend the meeting, wrote about the improvements that the take-home car program would add to the Greensboro Police Department.
"Law enforcement is a tough job, which is getting increasingly more difficult due to a shortage of police officers," Vaughan wrote. "This measure enhances police visibility throughout the community, while evening the recruitment playing field. This 'take home vehicle' policy places GPD in lockstep with out neighboring law enforcement agencies when it comes to recruiting new officers."
"We don't want to lose our 'competitive edge' against High Point, Winston-Salem, and Burlington, where this practice is already in place," Vaughan added. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/long-time-coming-greensboro-police-assign-first-10-vehicles-in-take-home-car-program/article_f0ec08e0-1cdc-11ee-9708-fb0e61548ca8.html | 2023-07-08T19:00:26 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/long-time-coming-greensboro-police-assign-first-10-vehicles-in-take-home-car-program/article_f0ec08e0-1cdc-11ee-9708-fb0e61548ca8.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow recreational marijuana use in the state.
According to our partners at TribLIVE.com, senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie County) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced the bill on Thursday.
If passed, the bill would allow people aged 21 and older to use marijuana recreationally statewide.
The legislation would include provisions for enforcing DUIs and the pursuit of illegal markets.
There would also be deterrence efforts to keep marijuana out of children’s hands and ban marketing toward kids.
Recreational marijuana is legal in D.C. and 23 other states, including New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
Gov. Josh Shapiro backs legalizing it, but other lawmakers have mixed feelings on their support of the measure.
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PITTSBURGH — Steelers RB Najee Harris is a player whose first two years in the NFL are a weird conglomeration of positives and negatives. For one, he’s grown into a leader who has moments of brilliance on the field. On the other hand, his inefficiency as a running back and some inconsistencies have led to doubt about him.
His rushing yards over expectations are in the red. If you want explosive runs, he’s not a boon there, either. But there are some signs that point to that inefficiency at least being out of his control in a few ways. The two stats that stand out are his yards before contact and his forced missed tackle rate per carry.
According to Graham Barfield of FantasyPts, Harris ranks dead last in the NFL in yards before contact among running backs with more than 250 carries since he entered the league. He averaged only 1.12 yards before contact, which certainly showcases some of the poor offensive line play. However, Harris has forced 0.23 missed tackles per carry, the 7th most in the NFL in that time span.
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PITTSBURGH — Over the past two years, you’ve probably seen a lot of people zipping around the City of Pittsburgh on these spin scooters. On Monday, the scooters will no longer work in Pittsburgh, as the city’s pilot program is coming to an indefinite end.
“It sounds very sad, man,” said Jamar Jones. “It’s enjoyable, it’s convenient. Zip from here to there. No traffic. Go right around. It’s a very good means [of transportation]. Sad to see it go.”
Since 2021, the city has been running a pilot program with Spin scooters.
It was the first pilot program for e-scooters in the state.
City officials say more than 200,000 people took more than one million rides on the scooters over the last two years.
Now, because the program wasn’t renewed, the scooters won’t run starting Monday, and they will start to be taken away from city streets.
“I think it’s a shame,” said Charles Black. “I think they should extend it, but then they should also enforce the rules.”
Those rules -- like not riding on sidewalks and not leaving scooters parked haphazardly -- are some of the reasons why some who live in the city have been against scooters.
On Saturday, Channel 11 even found a few scooters in the river right at the Point.
“If people would be more responsible about it, then people wouldn’t care,” Black said.
City officials say there is a potential for scooters to come back. That will be left up to lawmakers in Harrisburg.
City leaders say the state is still working through what they call the “complicated legislative process” involving the scooters.
But, without a re-authorization of the program, many who rely on this new mode of transportation will have to find another way to get around. Black calls it an inconvenience.
“My bus was late and I’m working over at the Ed Sheeran concert tonight, and there’s no way I could have got over here in time unless I used one of those,” Black said.
Even though the scooter program is ending, the POGOH bike share and Zipcar program will continue.
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Things to do in Fayetteville after 5 p.m. that don't include a bar tab
Fayetteville has plenty of things to do, but some museums and attractions close by 5 p.m. While that may not be an issue on the weekends, those who work 9-to-5, Monday-Friday may feel left in the lurch.
But, there is still plenty to do for residents looking for evening entertainment that doesn't entail ponying up to a bar.
Here are 15 things to do around Fayetteville after 5 p.m.
Arcades and games
Veteran-owned Stop_Button Bar + Arcade, at 4251 Legion Road, No.127, in Hope Mills, offers new and retro arcade games, plus a variety of craft beers, themed cocktails or nonalcoholic drinks. Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays; noon to 3 a.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Game On is a hobby and coffee shop at 560 N. Reilly Road in Fayetteville offering tournaments and tabletop and card games. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Axe throwing
Axes & Armor Hatchet House is at 4005 Raeford Road in Fayetteville and 409 N. Bragg Blvd. in Spring Lake. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Sessions start at $23 an hour.
Baseball
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers is an Advanced Class A Carolina League affiliate of the Major League Houston Astros that plays home games at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St. in Fayetteville. The Woodpeckers’ season is from April to early September. Evening games start at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call 910-339-1989, or visit www.milb.com/fayetteville or the BB&T box office at Segra Stadium.
Bowling
B&B Bowling Lanes is at 3003 Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to midnight Fridays; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays; and noon to 11 p.m. Sundays. Limited availability because of league bowling. Lanes are not available from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 Sunday through Friday.
Lafayette Bowling Lanes is at 3313 Raeford Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 11 p.m. Sundays.
Concerts
• The Crown Complex at 1960 Coliseum Drive in Fayetteville has hosted acts including Elton John, Boys II Men and Fayetteville’s own J. Cole among theatrical events and comedy shows. For upcoming events and ticketing, visit www.crowncomplexnc.com/events.
• The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra has seven concerts starting in October for the 2023-24 season scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and also hosts free community concerts and a free concert series called Symphony on Tap. The Symphony on Tap series, which features ensembles, quartets, duos and trios, kicks off at 7 p.m. at Dirty Whiskey, 5431 Corporation Drive.
Escape rooms
• Escape Room Fayetteville is at 3639 B. Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays; 12:30 pm. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; and 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
• Escapology, at 2770 Freedom Parkway Drive, Suite No. 4 in Fayetteville, is soldier owned. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
• Xscape Factor, at 136-A Bow St. in Fayetteville, is veteran-owned. Hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; noon to 10 p.m. Fridays; and noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Fayetteville After Five
During the summer, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival hosts Fayetteville After Five, on every second Friday of the month, with free concerts at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave. Gates open at 5 p.m. with acts beginning about 6 p.m. and ending about 10:30 p.m. Food trucks are also on site.
4th Friday
The Cool Spring Downtown District hosts 4th Friday performances from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every fourth Friday of the month from March through October in downtown Fayetteville. The event has live performances, musicians, food trucks, vendors, artists, and makers.
Indoor rock climbing
• The Climbing Place is at 436 W. Russell St. in Fayetteville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Day passes begin at $15 with equipment costs varying.
• Triangle Rock Club is at 5213 Raeford Road, Suite 103, in Fayetteville. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. First-time visitor day passes are $15 and include a harness and climbing shoes.
Indoor skydiving
Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving, at 190 Paraclete Drive in Raeford, features a vertical wind tunnel. Skydiving and tandem jumps are at 143 Airport Drive in Raeford. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.paracletexp.com or call 910-904-0000 to book the indoor wind tunnel or schedule skydiving and tandem jumps. Prices vary.
Laser tag
Battle House laser tag is at 365 Westwood Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Summer hours are 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sundays.
Latin and beginner dance
• Fayetteville Latin Dance hosts beginner salsa classes at 7 p.m. Mondays and beginner bachata classes at 8 p.m. Mondays at 808 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville. The cost per class is $15.
• Roland’s Dance Studio at 310 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville offers a social dance each Friday with a beginners' group lesson starting at 8 p.m. and open dancing from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Miniature golf and more
• Omni Family Amusement Center is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Mountasia Fantasy Golf and Games is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Pirate Black Light Golf indoor miniature golf is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.
• Putt-Putt Fun Center is at 3311 Footbridge Lane in Hope Mills. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Theater
• The Gilbert Theater at 116 Green St. is nearing the end of its 2022-23 season but has showtimes generally at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Cape Fear Regional Theater is amid its summer youth performance series with the latest performances starting at 5 p.m. on scheduled dates at 1209 Hay St. Six shows have been announced for the 2023-24 season, with shows in past seasons generally starting at about 7:30 p.m.
• Sweet Tea Shakespeare is planning seven shows for its 2023-24 season that starts in September and continues through July 2024. Shows are held at various locations in Fayetteville and generally start at 7:30 p.m.
• The Cameo Art House Theatre, at 225 Hay St. in Fayetteville, is more than 100 years old and shows independent, foreign and classic films. The latest showtimes are generally 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the week. Visit www.cameoarthouse.com for showtimes.
Trampoline parks
• Sky Zone Fayetteville is at 361 Westwood Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Call 910-302-5400 or visit skyzone.com/fayetteville to make reservations. Prices vary.
• Surge Trampoline Park is at 3333 N. Main St. in Hope Mills. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 910-491-0605 or visit surgeadventureparks.com for bookings.
Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3528. | https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/local/2023/07/08/things-to-do-in-fayetteville-after-5-p-m-besides-the-bar/70367325007/ | 2023-07-08T19:08:14 | 1 | https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/local/2023/07/08/things-to-do-in-fayetteville-after-5-p-m-besides-the-bar/70367325007/ |
The world's highest level of speed skating competition is rolling into Lincoln this weekend.
The National SpeedSkating Circuit will hold NSC 35, the league's ultimate inline skating event, at Speedway Sports Complex on Sunday.
Talent will include the likes of U.S. Olympian Erin Jackson, who took home gold at the 2022 games in Beijing, and reigning Grand Champion Kelsey Rodgers on the women's side.
On the men's side is returning Grand Champion, 20-year-old Gabe Lyons, who said that while he has "zero intention" of giving his title away, he'll have a tough road to the top of the podium.
"This will be the most stacked field that I have ever competed against," he said. "I'm excited to put on a performance for all the people watching."
Speed skating involves athletes racing around a 100-meter wooden oval track, with men's and women's divisions, each consisting of 20 skaters, divided into two categories. Sprinters compete in 300-meter and 500-meter races, while endurance skaters compete in 1,000-meter and 1,600-meter races on the men's side and 1,000-meter and 1,300-meter races for women. The top three finishers in each category move on to a combined 800-meter race to determine the next champion.
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The league's president, Miguel Jose, said Lincoln's history with the sport always make it a great venue. The city mostly recently held the combined USA Roller Sports National Championships last July.
"As a kid, I grew up competing every summer in the Pershing Auditorium for our (USA Roller Sports National Championships)," Jose said. "Now as an adult, I get to present the sport I love to the people of Lincoln with some extra flare."
The event is open to all ages, with free entry to children under 5 and $20 for everyone else. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and racing begins at 6:30 p.m. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/professional-speed-skating-event-coming-to-lincoln-on-sunday/article_4c84c6dc-1c20-11ee-87f3-ef98b3931d7f.html | 2023-07-08T19:16:35 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/professional-speed-skating-event-coming-to-lincoln-on-sunday/article_4c84c6dc-1c20-11ee-87f3-ef98b3931d7f.html |
Driver shoots at Tempe sergeant in traffic stop
Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Arizona Republic
Tempe police officials are investigating a suspect who police say fired a gunshot at a Tempe police sergeant on Saturday morning and fled the scene.
According to police, the sergeant was executing a routine traffic stop after the driver of an SUV committed multiple traffic violations. During the stop, the driver stuck his arm out the window and fired a shot at the sergeant, police said.
After firing the shot, the driver fled the area and the sergeant was not injured in the incident.
Later on Saturday, police found the SUV involved in the incident at an apartment complex near 65th Street and Greenway Parkway. Police are currently investigating the matter and the identities of both the suspect and sergeant have not been released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/07/08/driver-shoots-at-tempe-sergeant-in-traffic-stop/70394507007/ | 2023-07-08T19:17:16 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/07/08/driver-shoots-at-tempe-sergeant-in-traffic-stop/70394507007/ |
PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A person was found dead early Saturday morning in Port Richey, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said they received a call around 7 a.m. about a person found on Westcott Drive.
No additional details have been given at this time.
This a developing story. Stay with 10 Tampa Bay for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/sheriff-person-found-dead-port-richey/67-d26ee96e-f21d-4791-a66c-3e133d35ff3c | 2023-07-08T19:20:41 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/sheriff-person-found-dead-port-richey/67-d26ee96e-f21d-4791-a66c-3e133d35ff3c |
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A semi-truck carrying food caught fire early Saturday morning while traveling south on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP said the fire happened around 6:04 a.m. near milepost 272 when the trailer's brakes caught fire and spread throughout the trailer.
No injuries were reported, FHP said.
The incident shut down the southbound lanes of I-75 for a few hours. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/semi-truck-carrying-food-caught-fire-i-75-hillsborough-county/67-1aecc0a5-5f15-4991-9205-179cf248b5d9 | 2023-07-08T19:20:47 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/semi-truck-carrying-food-caught-fire-i-75-hillsborough-county/67-1aecc0a5-5f15-4991-9205-179cf248b5d9 |
A longtime Tucson developer of specialized lasers and directed-energy systems is expanding at the University of Arizona Tech Park, after winning millions of dollars in Pentagon research contracts and grants since last year.
Applied Energetics is adding 8,300 square feet to its 13,000-square-foot space at 9070 S. Rita Road, where the company relocated its headquarters and labs in 2021.
The company said the expansion will support the company’s anticipated future growth and provide more space for research, product development, training, testing, evaluation and production of its proprietary ultrashort-pulse lasers and directed-energy systems.
Gregory Quarles, president and CEO at Applied Energetics, said the Tucson area has provided world-class talent while the Tech Park has supplied business support and infrastructure needed to help the company grow.
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“This expansion represents an exciting milestone for our Tucson facility and supports our long-term strategy to scale our operations, invest in our infrastructure and execute on our strategic plans to be a leader in the development of directed energy technologies,” Quarles said. “We look forward to the continued growth of our workforce here as we advance our program activities with our customers.”
After some recent key hires, the company now has 14 employees.
Founded as Ionatron Inc. in 2002, the company worked to develop directed-energy systems for the military, including a system to defeat improvised bombs, but after failing to win production contracts, it suspended operations in 2014.
The company relaunched in 2017, and in recent years has won a series of Pentagon research contracts to develop optical systems to defeat sensors used aboard aircraft, though many details of the programs remain classified or “controlled unclassified.”
The company’s technologies are protected by 26 patents and 11 additional “Government Sensitive Patent Applications,” which are held under U.S. government secrecy orders and allow the company extended protection rights.
Applied Energetics’ space at the Tech Park, formerly occupied by laser maker Coherent/DILAS, is compliant with federal arms-control regulations and laser-safety standards and includes a 4,800-square-foot Class 1,000 clean room.
Major grant, contracts
In June 2022, the company was awarded a $3.9 million, two-year grant by the Office of Naval Research to develop an optical system “capable of defeating customer-specified threats” for use on Marine Corps platforms.
The Marine Corp recently fielded a light air-defense system that includes an electronic system to disrupt enemy drone communications and control, as well as a system to launch Raytheon Stinger surface-to-air missiles.
Also last year, Applied Energetics was awarded a $172,000 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by the Army for research and development of a ultrashort-pulse laser infrared source as a countermeasure to electro-optical sensors.
Such sensors are used in military aircraft, including some drones, for navigation and targeting, as well as in some ground applications.
Last month, the company was awarded a follow-on $1.15 million Phase II STTR its to continue research and development.
‘Dazzle’ or damage
While the grant contract awards don’t mention specific enemy threats, the Phase I Army contract description says the Army is interested in “systems that can ‘dazzle’ or damage (electro-optical) sensors with ultrashort laser pulses” in the mid- and long-wave infrared spectrum “because it is difficult to protect sensors from this type of counter measure.”
The Army, Navy and Air Force have been developing a range of directed-energy weapons, to disrupt or destroy drones and and munitions like rockets and mortar rounds.
A 50-kilowatt laser system made by Raytheon Technologies and partner Kord Technologies is in operational testing with the Army, with Raytheon citing more than 400 “kills” in more than 25,000 operational hours.
Applied Energetics says such continuous lasers take time to act on a target, while it has already delivered ultrashort-pulse lasers that top five terawatts, or trillions of watts, delivered in a pulse of less than a trillionth of a second to produce instantaneous results.
Finding partners, funding
Despite failing to find traction for its technology in the past, Applied Energetics has attracted investors, as well as research partners, even as it continues to lose money.
The company raised $5 million in 2017 to restart its development program.
In 2019, Applied Energetics acquired Applied Optical Sciences, a company founded by Applied Energetics co-founder and chief scientist Stephen McCahon.
McCahon, who formerly headed Raytheon’s directed-energy programs, was later named chief scientist and full-time consultant to the merged company.
Quarles, a physicist well-known in optical sciences circles as former chief scientist for the Optical Society (now known as Optica), also came on board as CEO in 2019.
Also in 2019, Applied Energetics announced a research agreement with the University of Arizona to advance “frequency-agile” optical sources and ultra-short pulse lasers for applications that include “counter-threat and dual-use manufacturing technologies.”
In December, the company announced it had raised about $6.6 million in a private placement of its stock, which is traded on the over-the-counter market. The company’s stock has been trading publicly in the range of $2.20 to $2.65 per share since the beginning of the year.
Last year, Applied Energetics posted a $5.8 million net loss on revenues of $1.3 million, and for the 2023 first quarter, the company reported a net loss of $1.9 million on revenues of about $487,000.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-technology-optics-laser-defense/article_8635b200-1b4f-11ee-88e7-071acdd40647.html | 2023-07-08T19:28:09 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-technology-optics-laser-defense/article_8635b200-1b4f-11ee-88e7-071acdd40647.html |
The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.
Ahmadi, Zia, 69, analyst, June 4, East Lawn.
Altamirano, Joe T., 97, woodworker, June 20, Carrillos.
Alter, Gloria, 87, office manager, May 10, East Lawn.
Beall, Nickolaus, 66, military, June 14, Sensible Cremation.
Beattie, Karen, 68, secretary, April 10, East Lawn.
Boido, Beatriz P., 97, seamstress, June 22, Carrillos.
Cohen, Barbara, 90, textile consultant, June 2, East Lawn.
Daniels, Mary Lou G., 83, homemaker, June 20, Carrillos.
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Davis, Teri Lee, 78, contract sales executive, June 21, South Lawn.
Espinoza, Evelyn L., 81, bus driver, June 22, Carrillos.
Fry, James, 74, aircraft crew chief, April 28, East Lawn.
Hernandez, Virginia, 91, homemaker, May 26, East Lawn.
Hillman, Etta, 92, homemaker, June 7, East Lawn.
Kivel, Janice, 97, homemaker, June 13, East Lawn.
Laborin, David Y., 68, maintenance, June 14, Carrillos.
Lee, Dawn, 54, dental assistant and prep cook, June 18, Sensible Cremation.
Leon, Jesus A., 58, heavy machine operator, June 15, Carrillos.
Mast, David, 78, acquisitions manager, June 10, East Lawn.
Meyer, David, 86, enrolled agent/certified financial planner, May 30, East Lawn.
Quihuis, Henry L., 81, custodian, June 20, Carrillos.
Rodriguez, Maria, 91, medical caregiver, June 8, East Lawn.
Torres, Jose M., 73, superintendent, June 24, Carrillos. | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_95c7ca06-1ced-11ee-9edb-e77a3e6b8cf4.html | 2023-07-08T19:28:16 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_95c7ca06-1ced-11ee-9edb-e77a3e6b8cf4.html |
A Tucson man who shot and killed a bobcat last year that was part of a research study was sentenced Friday to 18 months of unsupervised probation.
Along with probation, William Scott Simmons, 71, must take a one semester course on urban wildlife at the University of Arizona, Pima County Justice Court Judge Kendrick Wilson ordered.
The bobcat who was shot and killed was commonly known as Sadie. It was one of the 31 bobcats that had been trapped and fitted with tracking collars as part of the Bobcats in Tucson Research Project. The study tracks bobcats between the Tucson Mountains and the Santa Cruz River in order to learn more about how they move through populated areas in search of food and places to give birth, the Arizona Daily Star has reported.
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Simmons, a retired deputy for the Pima County Sheriff's Department, said he shot the bobcat because he was protecting his family and dogs. He was found guilty in a bench trial last month.
Simmons was also previously issued written warnings for using an unlawful method of wildlife take, recklessly discharging a firearm, discharging of a firearm within a quarter mile of an occupied structure and false reporting to law enforcement, the Star reported.
During Friday's sentencing, the prosecutor described the shooting as "reckless and indescribably cruel," adding that Simmons should have known better because he was a former law enforcement officer.
Simmons' attorney, Janet Altschuler, told the court that her client has done nothing but contribute to society and be a law abiding citizen. She said nothing like this would ever happen again, and that he was acting out of kindness for his own pets.
Simmons said in court that he is an animal lover and felt like he was being punished for protecting his family.
The judge then ordered Simmons to attend the UA class and pay a $200 fine, which will go to the Arizona Wildlife Fund.
Simmons' one day bench trial was held June 9. During opening statements, Altschuler told the court he had no intention of taking any wildlife, and fired warning shots at the bobcat in order to protect his four dogs.
Altschuler also noted that Simmons had previous experience with wildlife hurting his pets.
One of the prosecution's witnesses, Kerry Baldwin, a retired biologist with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and member of the Bobcats in Tucson research team, told the court that they had received a mortality alert about 10:44 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2022, from Sadie’s collar. The bobcat's carcass was later found between Whispering Bell Drive and Painted Hills Road.
A necropsy showed a gunshot wound that went from shoulder to shoulder. There was also trauma in the upper thorax area and one of her lungs was "clipped," Baldwin said.
Aside from the gunshot wound, Baldwin said Sadie had been in excellent shape and recently had kittens.
Another witness, Tarah Clark, a wildlife manager for Game and Fish, said she was sent to the shooting scene a few days later in order to investigate Sadie's death. In October, she went door-to-door to talk to neighbors.
When she spoke to Simmons, he denied having any knowledge about the bobcat killing, mentioning that a nearby neighbor may be of interest. Following their initial conversation, Clark and other investigators tried to contact Simmons again, but were unsuccessful.
After multiple failed attempts to contact Simmons, Clark and Nathaniel Foley, another Game and Fish investigator that also took the stand as a witness, spoke to him on Oct. 25. During their conversation, he eventually admitted to shooting the bobcat in defense of his four dogs.
Clark said Simmons told her Sadie was standing on top of a wall in his backyard. Since he and his wife were unable to get their four Chihuahuas away, he fired two warning shots.
Simmons then told Clark that Sadie did not leave the area after the warning shots and looked like she was preparing to attack the dogs. He then shot the bobcat.
Clark said Simmons told her he didn't see where Sadie went after the shooting, and thought he might have missed.
Jamie Donnelly covers courts for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/pima-county-justice-court-sentences-man-in-bobcat-shooting/article_eefc893a-19ce-11ee-ba32-ab6d78284840.html | 2023-07-08T19:28:22 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/pima-county-justice-court-sentences-man-in-bobcat-shooting/article_eefc893a-19ce-11ee-ba32-ab6d78284840.html |
A growing infestation of rodents emanating from the Sam Hughes neighborhood is concerning local pest control experts who say it’s only “a matter of time” before what they’ve identified as roof rats spread beyond midtown Tucson.
City Council Member Steve Kozachik, whose Ward 6 constituency covers Sam Hughes, said he’s received calls about the rodent issue for about a month and has been working with neighbors to come up with solutions. Kozachik said it’s not clear if the rodents are the common desert pack rats or roof rats, but local pest control workers say they’re seeing the latter and larger species in people’s homes.
There's been evidence of roof rat activity in the Sam Hughes area for the past year, and the invasive species’ growth is “getting progressively worse,” said Joshua King, a senior account manager with pest control company Truly Nolen.
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While pack rats are a well-known desert animal that can occasionally find their way into homes, roof rats are “designed to climb around and live with you,” King said.
Roof rats were first documented in Phoenix in 2001, according to the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and experts have documented their expansion to southern Arizona. The rats breed frequently and have been implicated in the transmission of several diseases to humans.
“(Roof rats) spread very gradually throughout the Phoenix metro area over about two decades, and then all of a sudden, there were other metropolitan areas in the state where they started showing up: Tucson, Yuma and other areas as well around in Arizona,” said Dawn Gouge, an entomologist and integrated pest management specialist.
Gouge believes the rats have been “around in Tucson for quite some time,” but could be emerging in larger numbers this summer as they find ways into homes to escape the heat.
“Roof rats are going to want to be right where you are, they're going to want to escape from the temperatures,” she said. “They're going to do everything they can to get in behind some insulation, and they are going to be desperate, even more desperate for AC than we are at those temperatures.”
According to King, that’s exactly what’s happening. He reports finding the rats in kitchen sinks and evidence of their presence through gnawed fruit and dry goods in pantries. The rodents are also attracted to the bird seeds and citrus plants in many of Tucson’s backyards.
Quinn Huber-Heidorn, a wildlife control operator with Animal Experts, said he’s also seeing an uptick in roof rat activity in Sam Hughes, including in one home where nearly a dozen rats poured in from a broken pipe in a basement crawlspace.
“If they find a way, they'll go in. Especially with a sewer system, they're just looking for air movement,” he said.
King and Huber-Heidorn agree the rats likely originated from Phoenix, and just like the metropolitan hub has seen in past years, they believe the rodents will also spread across Tucson.
“I'm operating under the general assumption with a couple of other pest professionals in the area that this is a (rat) population from Phoenix that has set up shop here somewhere in the midtown area and has been emanating from that focal point since then,” King said. “This is going to be city-wide here shortly. It may take a couple of years to get to the opposite side of town. But it is going to be a permanent fixture.”
Neighborhood meeting
The Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association is trying to alert residents of the issue while working with Kozachik to come up with solutions. The council member will host a meeting on Tuesday, July 11, to talk to residents about the issue and possible solutions.
Kozachik said he reached out to his local government resources for help, but the county health department told him there’s no government-related protocol for pest control on private property. Pima Animal Care Center, or PACC, has stepped in to provide guidance, however.
Using any kind of poison or rodenticides is not an option due to the disruption they cause to the ecosystem by harming animals that feed on the rodents. Kozachik is floating other solutions under PACC’s guidance, such as introducing feral cats or barn owls to the neighborhood.
PACC could provide sterile neighborhood cats to feed on the rodents, but Kozachik has already received negative feedback over worries the cats would kill the beloved neighborhood birds or be consumed by coyotes. It would also take a while for the feral animals to acclimate to a new place.
The more popular idea is to introduce barn owls to the area, a process that would take authorization from the Arizona Game and Fish Department but could put a dent in the rat population as one family of barn owls can eat about 1,000 rodents a year, according to PACC.
“These are just options that people can explore on their own. We will probably come away from that (July 11) meeting with a consensus among the neighbors, my expectation is that we'll have a consensus among the neighbors to try some barn owls and see if it works,” Kozachik said.
Although she hasn’t yet seen the midtown rodents herself, Gouge believes owls could make a “dent” in the population, but said, “I would be really, really surprised to see an adult roof rat go down your average size barn owl.”
King from Truly Nolen said his treatment plan for roof rats includes mechanical trapping with snap traps that kills rats and requires careful disposal afterward. He said it’s also important to take preventive measures to rodent-proof a home by sealing off any holes or potential access areas.
But before trying any do-it-yourself tactics, King recommends “an evaluation by some pest professional that has a pest control license,” as experts have the tools and knowledge to catch evidence of rodent activity and identify preventative measures.
It’s also recommended homeowners consistently turn over outdoor compost piles and clear debris rats can nest in.
But while the homeowners in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood grapple with solutions to the rodent problem, many homes in the area are rentals or sit vacant when snowbirds leave for the summer.
King said some renters live in homes with roof vents that aren’t screened off, and while “that's not the fault of the tenant … the tenant’s now not speaking up, because they don't want to be responsible for any bills associated with having critters in the house.”
By the time barn owls are released, or another rodent-deterring program launches, “I foresee this problem getting much too large to control at that point before everybody is savvy to what's going on,” King said.
But Kozachik’s getting experts together to adequately inform residents about the issue, and hopefully, to devise an adequate way to manage it.
“Sam Hughes is where the problem has really begun, that’s the reason I'm holding a multi-neighborhood meeting because the problem will expand and grow. And it's not like the rats or mice know the ward boundaries,” he said.
Contact reporter Nicole Ludden at nludden@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-rats-sam-hughes/article_ea759708-1c3a-11ee-aa8d-43bdc24b5b5a.html | 2023-07-08T19:28:28 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-rats-sam-hughes/article_ea759708-1c3a-11ee-aa8d-43bdc24b5b5a.html |
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Following a sewer line leak in Cobb County creek, the water systems department asks citizens to avoid the area.
Cobb County Water System issued the notice on Saturday, July 7, regarding a sewer line structural failure near 1211 Pimlico Court. The incident led to an overflow into Sewell Mill Creek, located upstream of East Cobb Park. The department said it estimates approximately 152,750 gallons of sewage entered the creek.
Cobb County, Water System crews responded to the situation, implementing a bypass pump to alleviate the overflow while essential repairs were carried out. The leak was successfully stopped around 12:45 a.m. on July 8, according to the department.
To ensure compliance and adherence to established protocols, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified. Cobb County Water System employees are actively following EPD guidelines for managing such events, the department said. As part of the response efforts, ongoing monitoring of Sewell Mill Creek bacteria levels is underway.
Residents are strongly advised to avoid any contact with Sewell Mill Creek at East Cobb Park and areas situated southward until comprehensive testing results are obtained. This precautionary measure aims to prioritize public safety and prevent potential exposure to any potential health risks associated with sewage overflow.
Cobb County Water System will continue to provide updates regarding the situation and urges residents to remain vigilant and informed. Further instructions and guidance will be shared as more information becomes available. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-residents-urged-avoid-sewell-mill-creek-sewer-line-leak/85-a5970b23-375b-4df1-b1db-546bf590f859 | 2023-07-08T19:39:25 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-residents-urged-avoid-sewell-mill-creek-sewer-line-leak/85-a5970b23-375b-4df1-b1db-546bf590f859 |
ATLANTA — Two MARTA riders were hurt after the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a pole on Saturday in Atlanta, according to the transportation company.
The incident happened at 886 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, which according to Google Maps, is just a five-minute walk to Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park in northwest Atlanta. According to MARTA, the mobile data terminal inside the bus tipped over, colliding with a pole.
Officials said the crash was cleared, and the two passengers' injuries were minor. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/photo-marta-bus-hits-pole-two-passengers-hurt/85-fb53f7f6-3262-4596-8fa2-b3cb0d71de54 | 2023-07-08T19:39:31 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/photo-marta-bus-hits-pole-two-passengers-hurt/85-fb53f7f6-3262-4596-8fa2-b3cb0d71de54 |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the morning after a community block party at Riverview Park, a group of volunteers met to help get things cleaned up following the festivities.
The Kingsport park hosted a “Rhythm in Riverview Block Party” Friday night, and on Saturday morning, around 20 people picked up trash, cleaned pavilions and more to get the park back into tip-top shape.
Kingsport Parks and Rec staff told News Channel 11 that it took the volunteer squad only 40 minutes to get the job done, and it was a great way to get the community involved in their local parks.
“This month is national parks and recreation month and the theme is ‘where community grows’,” said Travis Sensabaugh with Kingsport Parks and Rec. “So last night, we had the Rhythm and Riverview block so party, so I thought it would be an excellent idea to have a community clean up the following day.”
Best of all, volunteers received a free haircut for their hard work, courtesy of Crown Cutz Career Opportunities. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/community-pitches-in-to-clean-up-riverview-park-after-block-party/ | 2023-07-08T19:40:52 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/community-pitches-in-to-clean-up-riverview-park-after-block-party/ |
Back in February, it was announced that our former President would forego additional medical care and treatment, enter hospice, and spend his remaining days at home, surrounded by those who love him, in his comfortable, familiar home.
As I write this, he is still with us, almost four months later and although I am not surprised by this fact, I do know that the timing of hospice care is terribly misunderstood, and most people wait too long before seeking hospice care.
According to NHPCO, of all Medicare decedents in 2020, only 47.8% received one day or more of hospice care and were enrolled in hospice at the time of death. This is the lowest since 2013. A survey by NPHI showed that about 60% of Americans would prefer to die at home, but only 30% think they will. Almost no one stated they wanted to die in a hospital, but about a third of people do.
In addition, the survey showed that the No. 1 concern Americans have about their death is the impact it will have on loved ones. One of the most important aspects of hospice care is providing grief support to families after the death of a loved one. Choosing hospice care means you are looking out for yourself AND for the people you love.
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The most common myth about hospice care is that it means a patient is “giving up hope” to live. Choosing to have hospice care is just the opposite, it is choosing a philosophy of care that focuses on providing the best quality of life wherever you call home -– it focusses on living, living as fully as possible. Hospice care follows a unique model that is rooted in the idea that you are a human being, not a patient. It uses a whole team of experts who come to you to care for your physical, spiritual, emotional, and practical needs. It means that the focus shifts from curing a disease to improving a patient’s quality of life. Instead of frequent medical visits and hospital stays it is about spending time with family and friends in the comfort of home.
While sudden and unexpected deaths occur, dying, especially as we age, is usually slow and gradual. Many more people will die of a terminal illness vs. an accident. Examples of terminal illness are cancers, cardiac diseases, Alzheimer’s, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Hospice more than likely won’t change the outcome of your terminal illness, but it will change the end-of-life journey…for the better. Give Hospice Alliance a call and we will set up a time to meet with the patient and their loved ones/caregivers.
Choose to add life to days — just like Jimmy Carter! | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-hospice-alliance-thank-you-jimmy-carter/article_44031ff8-1da2-11ee-9a9b-f7485b8ed02b.html | 2023-07-08T19:48:04 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-hospice-alliance-thank-you-jimmy-carter/article_44031ff8-1da2-11ee-9a9b-f7485b8ed02b.html |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Volunteers with the Kingsport Neighborhood Commission held a food drive at the Kingsport Farmers Market on Saturday to help regional families struggling with food insecurity.
Visitors to the farmers market were able to bring canned and non-perishable food to the organization’s booth, with all donations benefitting the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Kingsport Neighborhood Commission member Sandy Larkin says along with helping other community organizations like Second Harvest, the neighborhood commission can give residents a unified voice to the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Alderman.
“They can come in and voice whatever concerns they have, and we can help make sure that their voices are heard, and we can increase the exposure that they have to whatever issues they may have, and hopefully, ideally help solve their problems,” Larkin told News Channel 11.
Larkin said the neighborhood commission has worked with the Kingsport BMA on public matters like traffic issues and housing. By mid-day Saturday, the volunteers had almost filled two barrels full of donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-neighborhood-commission-gathers-donations-for-second-harvest-food-bank/ | 2023-07-08T19:52:16 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-neighborhood-commission-gathers-donations-for-second-harvest-food-bank/ |
The Mason City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to raise the pay of future councilmembers and the mayor by 62%.
Under the ordinance approved on its third and final reading, councilmembers' pay will rise from $7,400 to $12,000 annually. The mayor's compensation will rise from $13,200 to $21,384.
Iowa law does not allow elected officials to raise their own pay during their elected term, so change will take affect at the start of each new term. City officials said the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers have not changed since 2015.
In other business, the council approved the first reading of changes to Mason City's nuisance ordinance. The change allows for the dollar amounts charged by the city for emergency abatement and other services to be set by resolution rather than city code.
Currently, the city's nuisance code includes services and charges that have not been updated since 2015. In order to raise those fees to cover the city's costs, an amendment must be made to the code. An amendment requires multiple readings and public comment. The switch to setting fees by resolution allows the council more flexibility in altering those charges.
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The council approved the first of three readings needed to amend the nuisance abatement ordinance. The new ordinance would go into effect immediately upon passage of the third reading, raising hourly labor charges from $50 hourly to $80 hourly and increasing equipment costs as well.
In a memo to Bill Stangler, city operations and maintenance director, Joe Bohl, street and parks supervisor, also asked that charges be increased for no parking signs and barricades to $75 from the current $50.
In other business, the council approved purchase of a neglected property at 703 S. Pierce Ave. Occasionally, the city purchases neglected properties and sells them to developers for a nominal fee. Developers then improve the location according to the plans submitted to the city at purchase, improving neighborhoods. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/mason-city-council-pay-raises-council-mayor/article_884056b2-1cd1-11ee-9d05-1fba2f018f2d.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:17 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/mason-city-council-pay-raises-council-mayor/article_884056b2-1cd1-11ee-9d05-1fba2f018f2d.html |
A man is in custody after Mason City Police responded Friday afternoon to a reported stabbing at Northside Liquor and More, 1303 N. Federal Ave. in Mason City at 12:56 p.m.
Following an investigation of the incident, Elgin S. Richmond, age 43, of Mason City was charged with Willful Injury – a class D felony. He is currently in custody at the Cerro Gordo County Jail. The victim remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Celina Ahmad, a witness on the scene, said she stopped in to Northside on Friday afternoon for a brief visit with her husband. Upon exiting her vehicle, a man with his hand on his neck told her he had been stabbed.
"All I could do is put pressure on it until EMS got here. They were really fast. Got here right away," Ahmad said.
This story has been updated. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/mcpd-cgcs-northside-liquor-stabbing-mason-city-cerro-gordo/article_71c44512-1cf7-11ee-9bc5-9fbd669856d1.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:23 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/mcpd-cgcs-northside-liquor-stabbing-mason-city-cerro-gordo/article_71c44512-1cf7-11ee-9bc5-9fbd669856d1.html |
Keith Briden, 70, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo. Arrangements: Woodley Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iowa Falls.
Everett “Blacky” Hennigar, 91, of Clarion, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion.
Jean A. Madsen, 71, of Manly, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Arrangements: Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Bruce Nauman, 59, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home. Arrangements: Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_5ae02530-c658-5c29-91e9-9a3489fa36fc.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:26 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_5ae02530-c658-5c29-91e9-9a3489fa36fc.html |
John William Edie
December 20, 2022
John William Edie passed away December 20, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was 89 years old. In accordance with his wishes, John was cremated. John's ashes will be buried in the Oak Green section of the Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52242, at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023. There will be a gathering of friends and family that day from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Gay and Ciha, 2720 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made, in John's name, to Mercy Hospital Iowa City or Iowa City Public Library. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/john-william-edie/article_cb13e202-908b-588d-99a9-7277e8ec38cf.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:32 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/john-william-edie/article_cb13e202-908b-588d-99a9-7277e8ec38cf.html |
Karl Schaper
January 10, 1931-June 22, 2023
NORA SPRINGS-Karl Heinz Schaper, 92, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 101 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Pastor Joel Nye officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 N Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs 641-749-2210 ColonialChapels.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/karl-schaper/article_dfde956f-a4f6-5f49-9678-3aa9fa00b01d.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:38 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/karl-schaper/article_dfde956f-a4f6-5f49-9678-3aa9fa00b01d.html |
Marlyn “Jack” Dean Wunsch
August 2, 1940-July 5, 2023
GREENE-Marlyn “Jack” Dean Wunsch, 82, of Greene, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at MercyOne-North Iowa in Mason City. Visitation will be 1:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Counsell Woodley Funeral Home, 519 N. 1st St., Greene. Private family burial will be at the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene.
Jack was born August 2, 1940, in Bristow to Paul and Nola (Kurtz) Wunsch. He graduated from Greene High School in 1958 and attended Wartburg College in Waverly.
On June 11, 1960, Jack was united in marriage to Sharon Merfeld at the Parsonage of St. Mary's Church in Greene. This union was blessed with 4 children and lasted over 63 years.
Jack began working in the family business at the age of 15. Initially Wunsch Plumbing & Heating, the company transitioned to Wunsch Construction in 1989 focusing solely on underground construction. You could find Jack working in the office up until the last weeks of his life.
Work and family were central to Jack's life. He truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He was an avid gun and coin collector and enjoyed reading a good novel. In his earlier years, bowling was a passion where he won a state team title. He enjoyed a good game of cribbage or smear with anyone that walked into the office. He didn't like his “Board” meetings (card games) interrupted. The 4th of July was his favorite holiday when the family and extended family gathered to watch his fireworks show. He looked forward to driving to Wisconsin with his grandsons every year to pick them out.
Living family members include his wife of 63 years: Sharon; daughters: Jean Wunsch, West Des Moines; Melissa (Brian) Uhlenhopp, Greene; son: Kirk (Robyn) Wunsch; Greene; grandchildren: Zachary (Nikki) Folkerts; Teah (Michael) Sparks, Bradi Kilen; Sawyer Kilen; Sadie (William) Boeckmann; Chynna (Luke) Greenmyer; Brecken Uhlenhopp; Channing (Deven) Heitland; Jaret (Carley) Wunsch; great grandchildren: Shay, Mia, Ty, Dean, Oscar, Nora, River, Fletcher, Nixon, Archie & Hattie; brothers: Dennis (Donna) Wunsch, Greene; Don Wunsch (Marliyn), Ankeny; sister-in-law: Bonnie (Jim) Knapp; Nettie (Ron) Ascher; several nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Kim Wunsch, his parents, in-laws Rose & Richard Klunder and brother Larry in infancy. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/marlyn-jack-dean-wunsch/article_fb1f6276-dcd1-5d8f-ab0f-7b449373caec.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:44 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/marlyn-jack-dean-wunsch/article_fb1f6276-dcd1-5d8f-ab0f-7b449373caec.html |
Meta Lage
July 6, 2023
SHEFFIELD-Meta Lage, 84, of Sheffield, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Sheffield Care Center. Visitation will be held Monday, July 10 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 11, at 10:30 AM at the church, followed by a luncheon. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/meta-lage/article_8dfcf662-d731-517c-b7d0-0674a74b9637.html | 2023-07-08T20:08:51 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/meta-lage/article_8dfcf662-d731-517c-b7d0-0674a74b9637.html |
Rhonda Jeanne Schroeder
April 27, 1941-June 25, 2023
CLEAR LAKE-Rhonda Jeanne Schroeder 82, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake; after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer to the brain.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday July 16, 2023, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 4060 Fourth Street SW, Mason City with Nicholas Nelson leading the service. Visitation for Rhonda will be one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Inurnment will be in Concord Cemetery, Garner, Iowa.
Rhonda Jeanne was born April 27, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Lloyd A. and Ivadelle (Hammond) Majors. Rhonda and her sister Donna were blessed having three close cousins that were like sisters; Penny, Rebecca and Caroline. Rhonda received her education and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1959. Following graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Tom Joslyn. Rhonda had a special relationship with the Joslyn family and enjoyed caretaking for their children.
On October 28, 1969, Rhonda was united in marriage to Denver W. Schroeder, the happiest day of her life; gaining two sons Kenneth and Christopher. They settled in Charles City until locating to Clear Lake. Rhonda cleaned for Clear Lake Bank and Trust for several years. She was an educator of the Bible teaching for 22 years at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Charles City, Mason City and Garner.
Rhonda loved to travel, the only state she had not visited was Alaska; along with traveling internationally. Entertaining was Rhonda's favorite; she was an excellent cook and baker she was known for her scrumptious muffins. In her free time, she enjoyed reading especially the Bible; Rhonda was also known to write poetry for family and friends. Rhonda has a special gift with working with the youth and made a huge impact on them. In 2015, Rhonda was determined to walk all the way around the lake and she accomplished her goal!
Rhonda is survived by her son Kenneth (Judy) Schroeder; granddaughter Alycia (Matthew) Quintama; great-grandchildren Ava and Andrew Quintama; sister Donna (Tim) Hartman; special cousin Craig (Brenda) Kienast along with many other cousins and friends that are like family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Roy and Edna Hammond; parents Lloyd (Ivadelle) Majors; husband Denver W. Schroeder; son Christopher Schroeder; grandson Jared Schroeder and her aunt Caroline (Leland) Hammond.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A street takeover in the Sacramento area turned violent after officers with the California Highway Patrol say spectators broke into an Amazon truck.
In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, the CHP's Valley Division Air Operations said that they helped the Sacramento and Elk Grove Police Departments after sideshows were reported with hundreds of vehicles and spectators.
At one point, an Amazon truck driver was surrounded as people started climbing on and throwing objects at the semi-truck, video released by the CHP shows. Eventually, sideshow spectators allegedly broke into the cargo container.
Police say that the driver of the truck was able to drive away from the area unharmed, limiting the cargo theft.
According to the CHP, multiple arrests were made.
Watch more from ABC10: Teen shot, killed after sideshow in Stockton | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/thieves-break-into-truck-sacramento-area-sideshow/103-2505b909-b99a-410f-b5e1-55b69dd20906 | 2023-07-08T20:15:04 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/thieves-break-into-truck-sacramento-area-sideshow/103-2505b909-b99a-410f-b5e1-55b69dd20906 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — Dozens of dead fish have washed up on a lake in Stockton creating a stinky situation for several Brookside residents.
Since at least July 3, people living in the Brookside community in the area of March Lane and Riverbrook Drive have noticed and smelt the dead fish and murky waters along the shoreline of the lake, known as Brookside Lake.
John Huebel, a board member with the Brookside Homeowners Association tells ABC10 that the recent heat wave, mixed in with lawn fertilizers running off from nearby homes caused the sudden die-off.
Algae was already reported in the lake when hot temperatures arrived last week accelerating the algae's growth, Huebel said. Neighborhood storm drains run off into the lake meaning that any fertilizers used on lawns combined with the algae, which were reportedly running out of nutrients.
When the algae eventually died, Huebel said it began absorbing oxygen in the lake, suffocating the fish which also caused them to die.
"I think it's fine now, the oxygen levels have dropped down," said Huebel. "We're asking residents to not overfertilize or treat their lawns because all those chemicals go somewhere."
A maintenance team is assigned to clean up the lake once a week, but the homeowners association says they have upped maintenance to once a day to deal with the dead fish.
Hueber says that other lakes have had similar issues. A spokesperson for the City of Stockton said Friday that the city does not have control over the lakes within the homeowner's association area.
Watch more Stockton news from ABC10: Stockton gift shop closes due to crime | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/dead-fish-brookside/103-b3b919df-d610-493d-a880-8832ec51646d | 2023-07-08T20:15:10 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/dead-fish-brookside/103-b3b919df-d610-493d-a880-8832ec51646d |
The Lidl store in western Henrico County will be closing on July 16, the German grocery retailer has announced.
The 36,000-square-foot location at 12151 W. Broad St. in the GreenGate development in the Short Pump area opened in summer 2017. Lidl U.S. CEO Brendan Proctor and then-Gov. Terry McAuliffe attended the grand opening.
"This was an underperforming location, and we made the strategic decision to close this location so we can focus on the locations that are closer and more convenient to more of our customers and where we are seeing significant growth," company spokesman Chandler Spivey said in an email.
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Lidl has about 150 stores on the East Coast, including Richmond-area locations at 5110 S. Laburnum Ave. in eastern Henrico, 11701 Iron Bridge Road in Chester and 1311 Mall Drive in Bon Air.
The company also recently announced plans to close locations in northern Virginia, New Jersey, South Carolina and North Carolina.
"We appreciate the contributions team members in the store have made and want them to be part of our growing network of stores. We are offering all employees a position at another Lidl store in the area and are working closely with them on the transition," Spivey said.
Last week, Walmart also announced it was closing a Neighborhood Market location at 5221 Brook Road in Henrico. The Arkansas retailer cited poor financial performance.
Lidl, founded in 1932, has about 12,000 locations globally. Its U.S. headquarters is in Arlington County. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/development/another-henrico-county-grocery-chain-location-to-close/article_18a978ca-1dc0-11ee-ba32-e344a57910f4.html | 2023-07-08T20:23:17 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/development/another-henrico-county-grocery-chain-location-to-close/article_18a978ca-1dc0-11ee-ba32-e344a57910f4.html |
OLALLA, Wash. — In 2019, the Port Orchard Helpers was founded to support local nonprofits, and also to take on community service projects.
The founder, Michael Wilson, said it's been great to see so many people come together for good causes. The group's significant annual effort is a yard sale fundraiser. The event is now in its third year.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, people are welcome to shop at the yard sale to raise money for a local nonprofit.
"I'm really thankful for our volunteers to help me," Wilson said.
In the past, the event has raised more than $8,500 for Northwest Hospitality and more than $12,000 for Meals on Wheels Kitsap.
This year, by a "people's choice" vote, P.A.C.K. (People for Animal Care and Kindness) will benefit from this year's sale.
The event will feature food and ice cream trucks, a live DJ, and more than 7,000 items for sale.
"You name it, we have it," Wilson said. "If you don't have a lot of money, come on out."
Several new items still in their boxes or packaging are also for sale.
The sale is located at Bailey Lane Southeast in Olalla - not far from the Olalla Bay Market and Landing. You are asked to park on Starr Road and take a short walk over to the sale. If you need help getting from Starr Road - some volunteers will help coordinate that on-site.
To follow along with the Port Orchard Helpers on Facebook, click here. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/port-orchard-helpers-big-yard-sale-fundraiser-nonprofits/281-ce4ebcfb-376c-487d-883b-5453c71f7959 | 2023-07-08T20:26:23 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/port-orchard-helpers-big-yard-sale-fundraiser-nonprofits/281-ce4ebcfb-376c-487d-883b-5453c71f7959 |
Families were invited to a free night of swimming and water safety information Friday evening at the Washington Park Pool.
The annual event, held at the public pool at 1821 Washington Road, was sponsored by the City of Kenosha Parks Alliance and Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition. Reusable water bottles filled by the Kenosha Water Utility's Traveling Tap were also offered to those in attendance.
The event aimed to remind families to take basic safety precautions in and around large bodies of water, ponds and pools. Organizers also reminded area residents never to jump into Lake Michigan from the North Pier or swim in the Pike River, two locations that have claimed multiple lives over the years.
"It's imperative, especially because we live right on the lake, that understand the dangers of the water and can safely interact with it," said organizer Ald. Brandi Ferree.
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"As early as you can get your kids into swim lessons, make sure that they're comfortable floating in water and make sure they understand that if they do fall into the water they need to get themselves upright and receiving air." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/water-safety-event-draws-crowd-to-washington-park-pool/article_02e4ae62-1dbe-11ee-b2a9-17f0e74f59cc.html | 2023-07-08T20:27:26 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/water-safety-event-draws-crowd-to-washington-park-pool/article_02e4ae62-1dbe-11ee-b2a9-17f0e74f59cc.html |
A gunman riding a scooter opened fire in Richmond Hill and East New York on Saturday morning, killing one man and injuring four others, firing seemingly at random, police said.
A male suspect was taken into custody by the police around noon, the authorities said, adding that they had recovered a 9mm handgun with an extended clip, police sources said.
The shooting spree began at Ashford Street and Arlington Avenue around 11:12 am in Cypress Hills. A 21-year-old man was walking when he was shot once in the chest. He was transported to Brookdale Hospital with serious, non life threatening injures, police said.
Then around 11:30am an 86-year-old man was walking on Jamaica Avenue near 108th Street when he was shot multiple times in the back. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and pronounced dead, police said.
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Minutes later, the suspect shot a 63-year-old man in the shoulder at 134th Street and Jamaica Avenue. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center with serious, non-life threatening injuries.
Around 11:45am, the suspect shot a 61-year-old man in the torso at 126th Street and Hillside Avenue on the Kew Gardens-Richmond Hill border. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center with serious, life threatening injuries.
Police are investigating another incident in which a group of people missed being hit by gunfire to see if it's connected, sources said.
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The suspect's apprehension was thanks in part to the NYPD's domain awareness system which sent an alert with the suspect's description to every cop across the city. The system requires officers to acknowledge the alert in order for their phone to stop sounding. Two officers who saw the alert, recognized the suspect and arrested him in Jamaica, Queens, sources said.
Mayor Eric Adams was briefed on the shooting and plans to meet with the families of the injured men, sources said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/1-killed-3-hurt-after-gunman-on-scooter-opens-fire-in-richmond-hill-queens/4488243/ | 2023-07-08T20:28:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/1-killed-3-hurt-after-gunman-on-scooter-opens-fire-in-richmond-hill-queens/4488243/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. — A crash shut down roads at the Orlando International Airport Saturday.
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According to airport officials, law enforcement and the fire department are responding to a crash southbound of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard.
OIA said the lanes heading southbound toward Terminal C are closed.
Drivers should expect delays.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said they are offering a $5000 reward for information leading up to solving the murder of a 34-year-old man killed on July 6th.
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Deputies said at 2:36 am, they responded to a 911 call at 4400 South Rio Grand Ave in Orlando and found victim Jamel Tyrone Brown.
Investigators said Brown died at the scene from a gunshot wound.
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According to a news release, it is believed the suspect they are searching for fled on foot.
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The victim in this case has been identified as Jamel Tyrone Brown (DOB: 03/22/1989). We have no additional information to release at this time.
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On July 6, 2023, at 2:35 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 emergency call in the 4400 block of South Rio Grande Ave. Upon arrival, deputies located a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene. We have no suspect information other than a suspect was believed to have fled on foot. That’s all the information we have for release at this time. As updates become available, we will provide them.
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On July 6, 2023, at 2:35 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 emergency call in the 4400 block of South Rio Grande Ave. Upon arrival, deputies located a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene. We have no suspect information other than a suspect was believed to have fled on foot. That’s all the information we have for release at this time. As updates become available, we will provide them.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon State Police and the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was found dead nearly seven years ago.
OSP says he was found deceased on July 22, 2016, under the Marion Street Bridge located in Salem. The man was presumed to be between 35 and 65 years old.
According to officials, he was wearing a short-sleeved dress shirt and blue denim jeans. He had brown hair with some specks of gray.
The state police also partnered with Parabon NanoLabs to conduct DNA analysis on the unidentified man. The analysis found that he had brown hair, brown eyes and light-brown skin.
According to OSP, the man’s ancestry is common for Central and South American Latino people. Officials say he is likely from Central Mexico, and more likely to have close relatives in or around Las Ranas, Michoacan.
The man’s profile is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs UP#16050, but according to state police, there have been no substantial leads on his identity since his death in summer 2016.
Anyone with additional information on the man or his family in Las Ranas has been asked to contact the medical examiner’s office at 1-503-580-9471 or email Randerson@co.marion.or.us. | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/oregon-officials-seek-help-identifying-man-found-deceased-in-salem-in-2016/ | 2023-07-08T20:33:57 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/oregon-officials-seek-help-identifying-man-found-deceased-in-salem-in-2016/ |
Authorities were searching Saturday for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous" who escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets, officials said.
Michael Burham was last seen wearing a blue denim coat from the jail, white and orange pants, and orange shoes, Warren police said Friday.
Burham was being held on arson and burglary charges and was a suspect in a homicide investigation, police said. He was also associated with a prior carjacking and kidnapping of a local couple, police said.
“He is considered very dangerous, and the public is asked to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary,” police said in a Facebook post.
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Officials say he escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together.
Two decades ago on the opposite side of the commonwealth, an inmate being held on murder charges after bodies were unearthed on his Wilkes-Barre property took advantage of a botched repair job and used a rope fashioned from bed sheets to shimmy down from a seventh-floor cell in the Luzerne County prison. Officials said a window repaired after a 1989 escape attempt had two panes that were too small and secured only with caulking, so they were easily broken out.
Hugo Selenski spent three days on the lam after the October 2003 escape before turning himself in. Another inmate was injured in a fall during the escape attempt and was recaptured. Selenski beat two murder charges in a 2006 trial but was convicted of two murders in 2015 and was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/inmate-suspected-of-homicide-escapes-from-a-pennsylvania-jail-using-bed-sheets/3600559/ | 2023-07-08T20:34:51 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/inmate-suspected-of-homicide-escapes-from-a-pennsylvania-jail-using-bed-sheets/3600559/ |
A complaint against Canyon County, one of its commissioners, and a former employee regarding an alleged breach of contract and defamation of the county’s former human resources director was filed in June in district court.
The complaint is part of a lawsuit against the county, filed on behalf of Canyon County’s former human resources director, Susan Baumgart. The complaint is asking for a jury to consider awarding Baumgart “in excess of $1 million” in breach of contract damages, and the same amount in general damages for defamation, as well as any other damages the jury sees fit.
Carl Ericson, chief deputy of the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s civil division, said in an emailed statement that the Board of Commissioners individually and jointly will not comment on ongoing litigation as per the advice of their legal counsel.
Baumgart worked as the county’s director of human resources from September 2016 through October 2021, as previously reported. However, Baumgart was placed on administrative leave in January 2021 after filing an internal complaint against Commissioner Leslie Van Beek, according to the complaint filed in the case in June.
The complaint says Baumgart filed her complaint with the county because Van Beek was allegedly “creating a workplace that is hostile, offensive, and predatory towards Ms. Baumgart, comprising gender discrimination, persistent and unwarranted harassment, and other egregious behaviors against Ms. Baumgart and other employees.”
During her administrative leave, the county and Baumgart entered into a “Resignation, severance, and release” agreement, which stipulated that Baumgart would resign from her position on October 31, 2021 or sooner if she found other employment with another public agency that offered Idaho's retirement plan, as previously reported. But in the notice of the tort claim, given to the county in November 2021, Baumgart’s lawyers alleged that the county had violated that agreement by posting Baumgart’s job position ahead of her final day of work, and “saying she was terminated/fired, and saying denigrating things,” as previously reported.
(Separately, in January 2022, all of Canyon County's elected officials apart from Van Beek signed a letter of no-confidence asking Commissioner Van Beek to resign from her position, as previously reported.)
The complaint filed in June goes into more detail about the alleged behavior of Van Beek and others at the county, describing it in two counts: the breach of contract of the resignation agreement between Baumgart and the county, and defamation.
On the breach of contract count, Van Beek allegedly told “numerous people” that Baumgart was fired from her job and “disparaged Ms. Baumgart,” including in conversations with Paul Navarro, the former facilities director. The complaint alleges that Navarro “then repeated the falsehood to others, in his official capacity, and personally individually in the most petty of all misinformed manners.”
These actions breached the confidentiality of the agreement, with Baumgart’s counsel alleging that “Ms. Van Beek intended at the time she entered the agreement to willfully breach it in bad faith.”
The complaint seeks a jury to weigh in on the amount of money Baumgart would be awarded to cover damages caused by the breach of the contract, including “emotional pain” and "professional/employment injuries,” and says the figure could be in excess of $1 million.
On the second count, defamation, Van Beek allegedly made additional untrue statements about Baumgart, including, "'we finally fired Sue Baumgart,' which was false and tended to impugn the honesty, integrity, virtue and/or reputation of Ms. Baumgart …" the complaint says. Such communications were "expressly — on their face — and impliedly defamatory," the complaint alleges.
Such actions allegedly "exposed Ms. Baumgart to public hatred, contempt, and/or ridicule … " and caused her to suffer "general and special compensatory damages," amongst other damages, of which the jury may determine to be in excess of $1 million, the complaint said.
Scott Rose, one of the attorneys representing Baumgart, declined to elaborate on the types of evidence he has for the claims made in the complaint.
Ericson, the spokesperson for the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, confirmed that the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program has hired Bruce Castleton to represent both Van Beek and Navarro. The program, known as ICRMP, was the county’s liability insurance provider in November 2021, when the notice of the tort claim was received by the county.
Castleton has filed a notice of appearance for both Van Beek and Navarro, but as of Friday afternoon, no further court proceedings appear to be scheduled for the case, according to information in iCourts. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/lawsuit-against-canyon-county-seeking-upwards-of-2-million-moving-forward/article_4fb1f7b8-1d0a-11ee-89fa-8fb5306ed6cc.html | 2023-07-08T20:47:01 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/lawsuit-against-canyon-county-seeking-upwards-of-2-million-moving-forward/article_4fb1f7b8-1d0a-11ee-89fa-8fb5306ed6cc.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Labette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man.
A news release from the KBI says on July 7 around 1:30 p.m., deputies responded o a report of a shooting in Cherryvale. When they arrived, they located Thaine Anderson, 74, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
The Labette County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI’s assistance later that day. During the investigation, a 14-year-old suspect was located. He was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and taken to the Southeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Center.
An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kbi-arrests-14-year-old-in-fatal-shooting-in-eastern-kansas/ | 2023-07-08T20:47:53 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kbi-arrests-14-year-old-in-fatal-shooting-in-eastern-kansas/ |
GREENWOOD, Ind — Two brothers are now reconnected after over three decades of being separated.
All the way from North Carolina, Jacob Connell found his long-lost older brother Matt Gibson in Greenwood, Indiana.
The first time they spoke to each other over the phone lasted over eight hours from 9 p.m. until around 5:30 a.m.
"Oh man, it was a great conversation. That was one of thee best things to ever happen to me in my life,” Connell said.
Gibson said the conversation "probably barely scratched the surface," because they have over 30 years of life to catch up on.
“Immediately. As soon as I saw his face, like I was just so happy to see him. Like if we were in an airport in the 90′s when you were allowed in the terminal to run after your loved ones, as soon as I got off the plane, I wish I had that moment,” Connell said.
The two were separated after their father was killed in a car accident in 1990 when Connell was just 6 months old.
Gibson isn't Connell's only missing sibling.
While he worked to find his brother, he learned more about another brother and sister, Mitchell, who passed away in 2009, and Lauren, who he will be reaching out to next.
Connell used Ancestry.com and posts on Facebook groups in Indiana to help his search.
“My odds were against me, but I won. I got him. I’m so happy I was able to reconnect with my older brother,” Connell said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-long-lost-brothers-find-each-other-after-33-years-greenwood-indiana/531-eec94feb-0766-4a41-844c-d576f45cf348 | 2023-07-08T20:49:19 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-long-lost-brothers-find-each-other-after-33-years-greenwood-indiana/531-eec94feb-0766-4a41-844c-d576f45cf348 |
Marian University in Fond du Lac lands $50K gift to aid single parents pursuing college degree
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FOND DU LAC - A $50,000 gift by SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac will boost Marian University’s Working Families Grant program, which provides financial assistance to single parents pursuing a college degree.
The check was presented by Katherine Vergos, president of SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. The donation was received by Michelle Majewski, president of Marian University, and Kerry Strupp, Marian University’s director of the Working Families Grant.
“We are thrilled with SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital’s generous support of our Working Families Grant,” Michelle Majewski, president of Marian University, said in a news release. “This will enable more working, single parents to pursue higher education while also supporting their families.”
Participants in the program receive assistance with tuition, child care and household expenses. Participants must be full-time students, maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, and provide 20 hours of community service each semester.
For more information, visit marianuniversity.edu.
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Symphonic Band to perform annual concert at Firemen’s Park
The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band, under the direction of its new music director, Dr. Evan Chancellor, will perform July 13 at Firemen’s Park in Campbellsport.
Happy Hour Band will open the concert at 6:15 p.m. with the Symphonic Band playing at 7:30 p.m.
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The program will feature selections from the band’s “At the Movies” concert, including music from "Pirates of the Caribbean: World’s End," "Mask of Zorro," "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Star Wars."
Additional pieces include "America, the Beautiful," "American Salute," "Irving Berlin’s America" and "Glenn Miller in Concert," followed by three Sousa marches, "Sabre and Spurs," "Wisconsin Forward Forever" and "Stars and Stripes Forever."
Thelma Visual Artists group has work on display at library gallery
Artwork by members of the THELMA Visual Artists group will be on display through July in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery as a part of the annual members exhibit.
Visitors to the gallery at the Fond du Lac Public Library can view the display now until Aug. 1. A public reception will be 5:30-7 p.m. July 13.
TVA is a collective of local artists promoting the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts’ mission of enriching the Fond du Lac community through the arts while advancing personal and professional development.
The gallery is open when the library is open at 32 Sheboygan St. For more information, visit facebook.com/langdondivers.
Odyssey of the Mind team to present skit at Ripon library
A teen cooking program and an Odyssey of the Mind presentation will be offered this month at the Ripon Public Library.
Teens are invited to participate in “Chopped with Mr. and Mrs. P’s" on July 18.
Each participant will receive a set of ingredients to create a dipping sauce. Chef Joe will offer guidance and judge creations.
During the July 19 Wild Wednesday Wonders, Ripon Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind team will present its World Competition skit on the “Most Dramatic Problem Ever,” which follows the trials of a teenage cave person.
This newly-formed team, under the direction of Julia Manor, entered its first competition in March, advancing to World Competition in May. They scored 10th overall and their skit ranked fourth for problem-solving.
The library is at 120 Jefferson St. For more information, call 920-748-6160 or visit riponlibrary.org.
O’Donovan recognized with DAISY lifetime award
Lorna O’Donovan, an SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital medical/surgical registered nurse, has received The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes nurses who are devoted to the compassionate care of others.
Nominations are made for nurses who have been mentors, offer a positive role model, advocate for their patients and promote a positive image of nursing.
The award gives staff a way to express their gratitude and recognize the people who have shaped nursing.
Renovations complete at Lighthouse Drive
The City of Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon-cutting June 29 for the opening of the historic Lighthouse and Lighthouse Drive renovations, as well as the new Boardwalk at Lakeside Park West.
Construction on the Lighthouse and Lighthouse Drive began in March 2023. The Lighthouse received structural repairs, new siding, and replacement wooden windows and mortar.
Lighthouse Drive renovations included replacing pavement, adding a multi-use path and street lighting, an updated parking lot and new trees.
In addition, the peninsula has a paved walking trail and bike path, new pavement and an updated parking lot.
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Mattingly to serve on UWO-Fond du Lac Foundation board
The UWO-Fond du Lac Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Alicia Mattingly as the new executive director of the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation. She began the executive director role in June 2023 but has been with the foundation since February 2023.
Mattingly is a graduate of UW-Fond du Lac and UW-Oshkosh. She has many years of nonprofit experience.
The foundation provides scholarships and development opportunities for staff and helps improve resources available.
National Exchange Bank announces scholarship award winners
Reipients of National Exchange Bank & Trust’s 2023 Step-Up scholarships have been announced.
Lakely Kloetzke has been awarded the high school scholarship and Kaylee McCarty is the college scholarship recipient.
Both were selected based on academics, a written essay, and their contributions to community and school programs.
Kloetzke plans to attend Fox Valley Technical College to major in dental hygiene. She is the daughter of Jaime Kloetzke of Rosendale.
Kloetzke recently graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale, where she participated in basketball, softball, track and field, volleyball and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she volunteered at a clean-up day for the elderly and worked as a dog caretaker at Curve Crest Kennels.
McCarty attends Concordia University of Wisconsin, where she is majoring in psychology and minoring in athletic coaching and social science. She is the daughter of Steve and Kelly McCarty of Adell.
In high school, McCarty was a member of yearbook staff, varsity cheerleader, golf instructor assistant, part of summer musicals and the head of fundraising for student council. She also was a Herb Kohl Finalist and received the Global Education Certificate. In college, she became involved in Psych Club and is the co-chairperson of student affairs for the student government association.
Outside of school, McCarty has volunteered for psych service projects, collected food for the local food pantry, collected supplies for Casa Guadalupe and made Christmas cards for the Samaritan Home.
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Crews extinguished a kitchen fire near downtown within 14 minutes Saturday.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded about 12:30 p.m. to a report of a fire in a two-story home at 2213 Fox Ave.
Two adults and a child self-evacuated the home. No injuries were reported.
The home's first-floor received heavy damage from the fire, which started at the stove. Some flames also spread to the second floor, a news release said.
The residence had heavy fire, smoke and water damage, officials said.
The fire's cause remains under investigation, the release said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/downtown-fort-wayne-home/article_324cf5c2-1dc0-11ee-85ec-77168bfc312f.html | 2023-07-08T21:02:25 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/downtown-fort-wayne-home/article_324cf5c2-1dc0-11ee-85ec-77168bfc312f.html |
On the agenda: Public hearing on payroll tax at Salem City Council
Have an opinion on your wages being taxed .814% to pay for fire, police and homelessness services?
The Salem City Council on Monday will hold a public hearing for the proposed employee-paid payroll tax.
If passed, the "Safe Salem" payroll tax would be imposed on all wages for individuals working in Salem, regardless of where they live, as early as July 2024. The tax would not be imposed on those earning minimum wage.
City officials said the average Salem worker would pay $1.39 per day at a rate of 0.814%. A payroll tax calculator is available at egov.cityofsalem.net/PayrollTaxCalculator/.
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The proposed tax would bring in an estimated $27.9 million annually. The funds generated from it could only be used for community safety, which includes police services, fire, emergency medical services, 911 call services, code enforcement and unsheltered services.
City officials said the funding is needed to maintain current services in light of a projected budget shortfall.
The majority of public comments received ahead of the meeting were staunchly opposed to the payroll tax, saying it would make it hard to attract employees and be overly burdensome on workers.
Some councilors have said it should only go forward if passed by voters. Others argued they did not have enough time to campaign for it and worried it would fail without enough voter education.
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The proposed ordinance states that the tax will be referred to Salem voters by July 1, 2031, to decide whether to keep it in place. The tax will terminate on Dec. 31, 2031, unless voters opt to continue it.
More information is available at cityofsalem.net/government/shaping-salem-s-future/safe-salem-2023.
Other agenda items include:
- A motion to reconsider the legislative zone change and code amendment to repeal the overlay zones in the SCAN neighborhood. A motion to repeal the zones, which would have allowed for more mixed-use and multifamily housing, failed last council meeting.
- An information report on a request to consider funding a study for renewable energy at Salem Municipal Airport.
- Voting on whether to authorize the mayor to sign a letter of support for the Housing Production Strategy on behalf of the city council.
How to participate in the meeting
The meeting is at 6 p.m. It will be held in person at the City Council Chambers at the Salem Civic Center, 555 Liberty St. SE and also can be watched on Comcast Cable CCTV Channel 21 or on the Salem YouTube channel in English/American Sign Language and Spanish.
Those wishing to comment in person can sign up on the rosters at the chamber entrance before the start of the meeting.
Written public comments on agenda items can be emailed by 5 p.m. Monday to cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net. Or preregister between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday at cityofsalem.net/Pages/Public-Comment-at-Salem-City-Council-Meeting.aspx to speak during the meeting via Zoom.
For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-910-6616 or follow on Twitter at @wmwoodworth | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/08/on-the-agenda-public-hearing-on-payroll-tax-at-salem-city-council-meeting/70387819007/ | 2023-07-08T21:02:30 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/08/on-the-agenda-public-hearing-on-payroll-tax-at-salem-city-council-meeting/70387819007/ |
The city of Fort Wayne issued the following Saturday, July 8, 2023:
When it rains, the 100-year-old combined sewers in older parts of Fort Wayne can overflow, resulting in the discharge of a combination of stormwater (rain or snowmelt) and untreated sewage into CSO impacted waterways within the Great Lakes Basin. Today's forecast indicates a strong possibility that overflows will occur or have started to occur within the past four (4) hours. The overflow may be continuing. The approximate times when the overflow started and stops will be summarized within seven (7) days in a supplemental notice available on the City's website at www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Consumption of or direct contact with sewage-contaminated water could make you sick. Signs are posted along affected waterways in Fort Wayne to identify the locations of combined sewer overflow points and areas where contact with water could be hazardous to your health. These locations, and waterbodies potentially impacted, may also be found by clicking the following link: www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
During and after a combined sewer overflow event, individuals should avoid direct contact with water in any of the waterways that are potentially impacted by CSOs as shown on the map found at www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
In addition, City Utilities encourages the public to take the following precautions:
• Avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted streams during and for three days (72 hours) after a rain event and for 72 hours after receiving a CSO notification.
• Alter recreational activities to avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted water.
• If contact does occur with CSO-impacted water, wash your hands immediately, especially prior to eating.
• Use a waterless hand sanitizer at outings that occur near CSO-impacted streams.
Every Wednesday City Utilities will post information at the following location giving details of any CSO discharge events that have happened in the previous seven (7) days:
www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Clean water is a priority for the City of Fort Wayne. City Utilities is implementing a variety of projects to improve waterways and reduce CSO discharges. The long-term costs to control CSOs in Fort Wayne will likely exceed $250 million. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning/article_45b50a8a-1db8-11ee-88ba-6f2d6007206d.html | 2023-07-08T21:02:31 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning/article_45b50a8a-1db8-11ee-88ba-6f2d6007206d.html |
WOODWAY, Texas — Firefighters in Woodway extinguished a large fire at the Woodway Condominiums on Saturday, July 8, according to the Woodway Public Safety Department.
The department stated they received a call about an apartment fully engulfed in flames at 6:50 a.m. Firefighters were reportedly on scene three minutes later.
Details on the damage done by the fire have not been given at this time, but the department described the fire as "large" and said they were able to contain the blaze to one building before extinguishing it.
According to the department, one child was treated for possible smoke inhalation and an officer was treated for heat exhaustion.
After the fire was put out, the Woodway Public Safety Department extended their thanks to those who had assisted.
Fire Corps, a volunteer program, reportedly provided a rehab bus for firefighters to cool down in after being exposed to the high heat, and the American Red Cross has already begun speaking to the victims to assist them.
The department said members of the community also provided water and food to officers and victims, and offered to help where they could.
The department thanked everyone who assisted during the fire, and said they are blessed to serve them.
More from 6 News: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/woodway-firefighters-extinguish-condominium-fire/500-3581363f-bccf-49db-90bc-3d63b23746ad | 2023-07-08T21:03:04 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/woodway-firefighters-extinguish-condominium-fire/500-3581363f-bccf-49db-90bc-3d63b23746ad |
Charges against 14 people in a $53 million Payroll Protection Program fraud scheme are the latest in a slew of cases federal prosecutors in Texas are pursuing against business owners who took advantage of the federal government’s pandemic relief program.
What was PPP?
The Paycheck Protection Program was an $800 billion emergency loan program created in March 2020 – the height of the pandemic – as part of the nation’s $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The Trump administration signed the CARES Act into law in March 2020 and the government quickly began distributing money the following month.
PPP provided forgivable loans to help businesses maintain payrolls, hire back laid-off employees and cover overhead costs.
Juan Gonzalez, U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida, told NBC News that the Trump administration knew bad actors would slip through the cracks in an application process made intentionally simple.
“Some fraud is inevitable. That’s the price that the government was willing to pay to get the money as quickly as possible into the hands of those that really needed it,” Gonzalez said.
How has fraud been involved?
The easy application process, with little vetting tied to it, effectively invited business owners to apply for the money. In extreme cases, recipients used the loan proceeds to buy sports cars and fancy homes, rather than to retain employees.
In 2021, Dinesh Sah, 55, of Coppell, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after he applied for a $24.8 million PPP loan and received over $17 million. He applied using 15 businesses, many of which did not have employees and were registered after the CARES Act was passed.
Prosecutors said Sah used the money to buy homes in Texas, pay off mortgages for his homes in California and purchase a Bentley convertible, a Corvette Stingray and a Porsche Macan. He was forced to pay nearly $17.3 million in restitution, forfeit eight homes, six cars and more than $9 million. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/why-ppp-fraud-investigations-including-the-53m-texas-recycling-ring-are-surfacing-now/3292173/ | 2023-07-08T21:10:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/why-ppp-fraud-investigations-including-the-53m-texas-recycling-ring-are-surfacing-now/3292173/ |
Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande on Friday in the latest escalation of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to secure the U.S. border with Mexico, which already has included bussing migrants to liberal states and authorizing the National Guard to make arrests.
But even before the huge, orange buoys were unloaded from the trailers that hauled them to the border city of Eagle Pass, there were concerns over this part of Abbott’s unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s authority over immigration enforcement. Migrant advocates voiced concerns about drowning risks and environmentalists questioned the impact on the river.
Dozens of the large spherical buoys were stacked on the beds of four tractor-trailers in a grassy city park near the river on Friday morning.
Setting up the barriers could take up to two weeks, according to Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, which is overseeing the project.
Once installed, the above-river parts of the system and the webbing they’re connected with will cover 1,000 feet (305 meter) of the middle of the Rio Grande, with anchors in the riverbed.
Eagle Pass is part of a Border Patrol sector that has seen the second highest number of migrant crossings this fiscal year with about 270,000 encounters — though that is lower than it was at this time last year.
The crossing dynamics shifted in May after the Biden administration stopped implementing Title 42, a pandemic era public health policy that turned many asylum seekers back to Mexico. New rules allowed people to seek asylum through a government application and set up appointments at the ports of entry, though the maximum allowed in per day is set at 1,450. The Texas governor’s policies target the many who are frustrated with the cap and cross illegally through the river.
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Earlier iterations of Abbott’s border mission have included installing miles of razor wire at popular crossing points on the river and creating state checkpoints beyond federal stops to inspect incoming commercial traffic.
“We always look to employ whatever strategies will be effective in securing the border,” Abbott said in a June 8 press conference to introduce the buoy strategy.
But the state hasn’t said what tests or studies have been done to determine risks posed to people who try to get around the barrier or environmental impacts.
Immigrant advocates, including Sister Isabel Turcios, a nun who oversees a migrant shelter in Piedras Negras, Mexico, which sits just across the river from Eagle Pass, have remained vigilant about the effects of the new barrier on migration. Turcios said she met with the Texas Department of Public Safety in the days leading up to the arrival of the buoys and was told the floating barrier would be placed in deep waters to function as a warning to migrants to avoid the area.
Turcios said she is aware that many of the nearly 200 migrants staying in her shelter on any given day are not deterred from crossing illegally despite sharp concertina wire. But that wire causes more danger because it forces migrants to spend additional time in the river.
“That’s more and more dangerous each time ... because it has perches, it has whirlpools and because of the organized crime,” Turcios said.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw addressed the danger that migrants may face when the buoys are deployed during the June press conference when Abbott spoke: “Anytime they get in that water, it’s a risk to the migrants. This is the deterrent from even coming in the water.”
Less than a week ago — around the Fourth of July holiday — four people, including an infant, drowned near Eagle Pass as they attempted to cross the river.
The federal International Boundary and Water Commission, whose jurisdiction includes boundary demarcation and overseeing U.S.-Mexico treaties, said it didn’t get a heads up from Texas about the proposed floating barrier.
“We are studying what Texas is publicly proposing to determine whether and how this impacts our mission to carry out treaties between the US and Mexico regarding border delineation, flood control, and water distribution, which includes the Rio Grande,” Frank Fisher, a spokesperson for the commission, said in a statement.
On Friday morning, environmental advocates from Eagle Pass and Laredo, another Texas border city about 115 miles (185 kilometers) downriver, held a demonstration by the border that included a prayer for the river ahead of the barrier deployment.
Jessie Fuentes, who owns a canoe and kayaking business that takes paddlers onto the Rio Grande, said he’s worried about unforeseen consequences. On Friday, he filed a lawsuit to stop Texas from using the buoys. He’s seeking a permanent injunction, saying his paddling business is impacted by limited access to the river.
“I know it’s a detriment to the river flow, to the ecology of the river, to the fauna and flora. Every aspect of nature is being affected when you put something that doesn’t belong in the river,” Fuentes said.
Adriana Martinez, a professor at Southern Illinois University who grew up in Eagle Pass, studies the shapes of rivers and how they move sediment and create landforms. She said she’s worried about what the webbing might do.
“A lot of things float down the river, even when it’s not flooding; things that you can’t see like large branches, large rocks,” Martinez said. “And so anything like that could get caught up in these buoys and change the way that water is flowing around them.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-prepares-to-deploy-rio-grande-buoys-in-governors-latest-effort-to-curb-border-crossings/3292176/ | 2023-07-08T21:10:24 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-prepares-to-deploy-rio-grande-buoys-in-governors-latest-effort-to-curb-border-crossings/3292176/ |
PHOENIX — Firefighters helped rescue a man who got stuck inside a hole dug by a turtle on Saturday.
Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical was dispatched to a property near 7th Avenue and Joy Ranch Road to assist a man who got wedged inside a turtle hole he was trying to clean out.
The crew successfully pulled the man out and transported him to a local hospital for minor injuries.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Officials are investigating a suspect who allegedly fired a gunshot at a Tempe police sergeant early Saturday morning and then fled the scene.
The sergeant pulled over an SUV after the driver committed multiple traffic violations. During the traffic stop, the driver stuck his arm out the window and allegedly fired a shot in the direction of the sergeant, Tempe police said.
The sergeant was not injured.
The driver then drove off at a high rate of speed.
Police later found the SUV unoccupied at an apartment complex in the area of 65th Street and Greenway Parkway.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details were disclosed.
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BLOOMINGTON — Despite an overnight thunderstorm, rainy morning and overcast mists, downtown Bloomington was still packed and jovial Saturday, and the trend appears to continue from week to week.
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market still had hundreds visit and businesses sell out of stock.
Husband and wife Jake Ijams and Claire Ford, of That's My Jam bakery, think they know why.
"This community is incredibly supportive," Ford said.
"The organizers do a great job," her husband said. "The fact that the market never cancels and people can be confident that it's happening and it's here and will still be well attended. There are no bad days."
Jeff Mroz, co-owner of Keg Grove Brewery, said he jumped at the chance to be part of the market.
"We think it's a great opportunity," he said during a break between handing out beer samples. "We're all about community first and collaborating with local breweries."
Val Higby and her husband Dan, along with their toddler, Will, said they enjoy coming out every Saturday.
"We've got a 1 1/2-year-old, so we're always looking for any activities to do," Val Higby said.
"It's cool," she said of downtown Bloomington. "Lots to look at and local people to support."
One of those unique things is Black Wolf Carvings. Mischa Morales has been selling her wooden carvings at the market for the past two years.
Morales said she moved from the West Coast to the Midwest for a "breath of fresh air."
"(I) moved out here from California as a chainsaw carver and found out there aren't really any carvers here. And decided to use local wood and turn it into art," she said.
Morales said, "Most of the time, I just like, look at an old log that no one really wants, and I can see little animals in them, and, like, I can make it better, I guess."
Speaking of upgrades, Jamie Mathy of Red Racoon Games said moving to their new location at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets has had a "drastic" effect on business, especially on Saturdays.
"I love our old location," he said. "I loved the big, giant, beautiful bay windows that we had." But, that building was originally designed as a jewelry store, Mathy said, meaning security was the goal, not product visibility or accessibility.
"Now we've got big, giant windows and everybody can see what's inside, and it's been a significant increase in traffic on farmers markets when people can see what we're doing," Mathy said.
Market vendors are also learning the unique palate of Bloomington-Normal.
"One of the things that is interesting to us is learning what things sell at market versus what things are more niche," said Kyan Glenn, owner of The Table Farm and Workshop.
"We are known for our lettuce at this point," he said. Glenn said he was also the first to market with tomatoes this year, and they sold out fast.
Another vendor tweaking his technique to BloNo is Terry Alexander, founder and owner of Alexander's Primetime Seasonings & Rubs.
Alexander, originally from Carbondale, said he started his business during the pandemic.
He said Central Illinois tastes differ from Southern Illinois.
"People eat different. They eat more steak and chicken here," he explained. "The southern people do more of the southern barbecue, the smoky stuff, and they eat more of the fish."
Still, his top seller is his barbecue rub for all things pork.
"I've had a lot of return customers," he said. "No complaints."
But Saturdays are more than the farmers market. A number of businesses have been participating in the Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales, First Fridays, and a monthlong "Where's Waldo?" search, which will culminate at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 30, at Bobzbay Books. At 7 p.m. next Saturday, July 15, downtown will host the next installment of the "Saturdays on the Square" concert series, this time featuring singer-songwriter Dan Hubbard.
The Community Players Theatre even showed up at Saturday's farmers market to give a preview of their upcoming production of "Newsies." The show runs July 14-16, 20-23 and 27-30 at the theater on Robinhood Lane in Bloomington.
"We love to share what we're doing at Community Players Theatre," said Matt Drat, a producer working on the "Newsies" show. "We are an organization that gives back."
Drat said the cast, some 40 performers, "just wanted to come out and give the audience just a little bit of a sneak preview."
And it all comes back to community.
Ijams and Ford, who live in Peoria now, said they still prefer to come to Bloomington every Saturday as opposed to selling on the riverfront.
"This market is wonderful, the community here is incredible and supportive. They come out when it rains," Ijams said. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/downtown-bloomington-hoppin-on-summer-saturdays/article_f6e5b6d0-1dc0-11ee-937e-b3fa0f50a202.html | 2023-07-08T21:29:40 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/downtown-bloomington-hoppin-on-summer-saturdays/article_f6e5b6d0-1dc0-11ee-937e-b3fa0f50a202.html |
VON ORMY, Texas — A Von Ormy officer was injured when her patrol unit rolled in an accident Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the patrol officer was responding to a motorcycle accident on I-35 and Loop 1604 just after noon.
Her patrol unit reportedly flipped in the accident involving two other vehicles.
Bexar County officials say she was initially trapped in the vehicle and had to be cut out. She was taken to University Hospital but is expected to recover. There were no other injuries reported.
This is a developing story and further information will be added as it is received. Check back to this article for updates.
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One perfect day could be driving down to Parker Canyon Lake with a picnic and a fishing rod, stopping in Benson on the way back for a ham steak at the real-deal, country-western Horseshoe Cafe.
Another perfect day could be a vineyard tour across wine country, grabbing pizza with your partner at Dos Cabezas WineWorks and ending the night at a cottage on-site among the grapes.
I’ve had perfect days as simple as a drive to Patagonia and getting coffee at Gathering Grounds with my aunt, who spent her son’s earliest years hanging out there with older hippies.
The Sonoita Valley connects the wine country of Sonoita with the rugged canyons and hills around Patagonia. It contains some of the most iconically western landscapes in the state, prairie home to antelope, cattle and wide open spaces. At a higher elevation, the region is crucially cooler than Tucson in the blazing summer. Here’s a guide to the locavore food, wine and natural attractions of the Mountain Empire.
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En route from Interstate 10
Horseshoe Cafe & Bakery
Benson’s Horseshoe Cafe is a time capsule of Old West charm. A few minutes out of the way from Sonoita, the detour is worth it for its charm and stellar food. Their ham steak is the best I’ve ever had, and their happy hour drink specials had my uncle’s eyes popping out of his head. The vintage cowboy murals are only matched in atmosphere by the enormous neon horseshoe on the restaurant’s ceiling.
Amerind Museum
A little farther down I-10 is the Amerind Museum, a huge repository of historical and contemporary Indigenous art, research and archeology near the scenic Texas Canyon.
Kartchner Caverns
The Kartchner Caverns cave system features the largest column in Arizona, one of the world’s largest soda straw stalactites and the world’s most extensive collection of brushite moonmilk. At this state park, you can tour the Throne and Rotunda Rooms (the huge column, Kubla Khan, is in the Throne Room) or the Big Room. They also offer specialty trips on select days: one where you are guided only by the light of a headlamp, another where you’re permitted to take photos (which aren’t allowed in any other tour).
En route from Interstate 19
Los Agaves
This homestyle, sit-down Mexican restaurant has some of the best soups in Southern Arizona (my favorite is their Xochitl). The vibe is like if you took El Minuto, Mi Nidito or Rosa’s Mexican Food and slapped it in the middle of Green Valley — there might be more retirees than you’re used to, but the beans and rice will fill you with that same warm nostalgia.
Family Joint Pizzeria and Nana’s Cocinita
The cousins behind Family Joint Pizzeria grew up in Green Valley and brought their Sonoran-Neapolitan pizzas to Sahuarita and Tucson by way of a brick oven on wheels. Soon, they will bring it home with two upcoming brick-and-mortar restaurants: one pizza spot with their classic tomatillo pies and a classic Mexican restaurant in the style of their Nana.
Wisdom’s Cafe
On the side of the Tumacacori frontage road, a stone’s throw from the historical park, you’ll come across a statue of an enormous chicken. It’s the sign that you’ve made it to Wisdom’s, the Mexican restaurant that many readers told me had the best margarita in the Tucson area. (I suspect they also meant to say strongest.) If you don’t get the chile relleno, you’re going to be envious of whoever takes my advice, so you should just get it. The enormous Tampiqueña plate, with a chile relleno, a steak and a cheese enchilada, is the thing to get.
Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Company
When I interviewed Tito and Pep’s James Beard-nominated chef John Martinez, he called a perfect day off a drive down to the Patagonia Mountains to watch the monsoon, stopping at Santa Cruz Chili to pick up spices on the way down and grabbing some pizza from Pronghorn on the way back through Sonoita. I ship my homesick family Santa Cruz’s picante sauce for every holiday, but you’ll save a lot of money on shipping if you pick up gifts in bulk at their factory in Tumacacori.
When you get to Sonoita
Pronghorn Pizza/Dos Cabezas WineWorks
This destination date night has one of the coziest set-ups around. Their pizzas are incredible, made with seasonal, local ingredients, but you can come just for a wine tasting, too.
The Meading Room
This is where to find drinks like mead, cider and fruit wine in Sonoita. This local distillery offers both sparkling and flat meads as well as fun events like the upcoming space cowboy dance party (Aug. 19) and a holiday market with bonfires and food trucks in early December.
The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon
The oldest restaurant in Sonoita, this rustic cowboy chophouse is where you can find a display case showing off different cuts of steak and a trove of local ephemera. There are mounted bull heads on the walls.
AZ Hops and Vines
At #ThisIsTucson, it’s kind of our thing to keep track of cool events. Whenever we’re putting together a list, AZ Hops and Vines always catches my eye, but we don’t always include them because of the long drive to an event that centers alcoholic beverages — the logistics are simply too tricky. But not if you’re making a weekend trip!
When you get to Patagonia
Queen of Cups
This new restaurant was recommended to me by the logistics manager of Vera Earl Ranch. Queen of Cups makes their own wine in-house and are known for their charcuterie boards (but their full dinner menu is special, too, drawing inspiration from Spain and Turkey as well as seasonal, local ingredients).
Gathering Grounds
When my aunt lived in Rio Rico, she’d bring my cousin and me here as kids. It’s simply the coziest coffee shop around. If Central Perk was in the middle of a remote canyon town?
MorQ BBQ Bakery
Find everything you need for a picnic at this barbecue spot and bakery — including fudge and a milkshake for the road. Sandwiches, chocolate cake, a slew of pies and brisket are their wheelhouse.
Things to do in the area
Arizona Winery Tours
The Sonoita Valley is home to dozens of wineries. Arizona Winery Tours will take you on a 7-hour tour of three of them, with several tastings at each location. Each $140 ticket pays for the on-site tastings with a complimentary glass, a locally catered lunch and roundtrip van transport.
Patagonia Lumber Co
This hip venue is a local hub across many interests, from local food to mountain biking. Their low-key summer events feature local bands and Tamales Elisa, but things will ramp up again in the fall. The cafe offers Presta Coffee in the mornings and beer and wine at night.
Patagonia Lake State Park
Home to one of the closest beaches to Tucson, this state park offers all kinds of recreation: cabin camping, hiking, swimming, boating and fishing. It’s dog-friendly!
Mountain biking
The Patagonia mountains offer great terrain for mountain biking. The city offers a menu of trails, from self-guided loops to the Spirit World series hosted by Patagonia Lumber Co. to a wine country tour.
Audubon’s Paton Hummingbird Center
Arizona is one of the only places in the world where hummingbirds can exist year-round, because something is always in bloom. The Paton Center celebrates these birds in a former homesite alongside Sonoita Creek, where rare violet-crowned hummingbirds can be spotted as they migrate to and from Mexico.
Parker Canyon Lake
Nearly 1,500 feet higher in elevation than Patagonia Lake, the tree-lined Parker Canyon Lake, set in the mountains, is cooler (literally) than any other you can find in Southern Arizona. The locally-run marina rents kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, pedal boats and motor boats with fishing kits. They also have shady hiking trails and tent camping sites with lake views.
Lodging in the area
Sonoita Inn
Located across the street from Dos Cabezas WineWorks on the main stretch of Sonoita’s highway, Sonoita Inn is a boutique hotel with 18 rooms and some rustic charm. It’s a good headquarters for a wine tour to save yourself the drive home.
Stage Stop Inn
This hotel’s Old West facade looks like a set piece from Old Tucson. Located instead in downtown Patagonia, the Stage Stop Inn has both a pool, balconies and a restaurant.
Wild Oak Farm
Wild Oak Farm grows lavender that you can pick yourself or purchase in their gift shop along with products made with their own lavender and goat milk. The farm also rents out a cottage as an Airbnb.
Circle Z Ranch
Whenever I drive from my aunt and uncle’s house in Tubac into the Sonoita Valley, I always pass the gate to Circle Z Ranch on the most scenic part of the drive, on a stretch of the highway passing through canyons and under the canopy of mesquite trees. It’s the kind of dude ranch where you go to ride horses: along and in Sonoita Creek, in tawny grasslands ringed by mountains. In an interview with USA Today, ranch foreman Miko Lorta said visitors who come for a 7-day stay can expect to ride 70 to 80 miles.
Winery Airbnbs
The server at Dos Cabezas recommends Airbnb for lodging in and around Sonoita. They have their own Airbnb next door, but there are lots of tiny homes and cottages located onsite of other wineries across the region, like Rune Wines’ cute Adobe House (it has a hot tub!). | https://tucson.com/news/local/where-the-antelope-graze-a-foodie-day-trip-to-patagonia-and-sonoita/article_c5c3316c-1c27-11ee-91f5-079915bda284.html | 2023-07-08T21:49:20 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/where-the-antelope-graze-a-foodie-day-trip-to-patagonia-and-sonoita/article_c5c3316c-1c27-11ee-91f5-079915bda284.html |
As the rain clouds went away and blue skies opened up, there were hundreds of rainbows scattered across Harbor Park.
The rainbows came in the form of flags, clothing, makeup, decorations and more for 2023 Kenosha's Pride Festival.
The 11th annual festival was held for the first time at the venue and featured a march from Library Park to the festival grounds.
It featured several performances including headliners Jade Jolie from the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, Jasmine Kennedie, a drag queen from New York City and Thea Austin, the leader singer of "Snap!"
"It is an LGBTQ+ festival, but more than that we are a community festival. I don't just mean the LGBTQ+ community, I mean the greater community," said Dan Seaver, president of Kenosha Pride Inc. "That's why we like to hold it at large parks so that we can have that visibility and invite people in with us."
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There were hundreds of people at Harbor Park meeting new friends, checking out a variety of vendors and celebrating what pride means to them.
Victor Escobedo came to the event and participated in the march to represent Carthage College.
"I'm supporting all of our students as well that identify in the LGBTQ+ community at Carthage since we're a really small campus. Being a predominantly white institution, representation is so important and I know that me being here representing our students is a key to student success," Escobedo said.
Escobedo said pride is important because "representation is the biggest thing to us." He said, since there' are people who may be closeted and feel that they don't have a place yet, it's important for him to show up.
"Pride keeps growing every year and we encourage everyone to come out," Escobedo said. "We support everyone in every way."
Amy Jo Rupp attended with her dog Mystic, who couldn't stop chasing and trying to catch the bubbles that were being blown into the air by one of the vendors.
"I want to support the gay community here. I'm also gay, so I'm just here to have some fun, honestly," Rupp said.
At her first Kenosha's Pride Festival, Rupp was looking forward to everything the festival had to offer.
"I'm glad that Kenosha is doing something like this," Rupp said. "I know not everybody is happy about it, but this is great."
Also at the festival for the first time, Alicia Cattoni went alongside her friend Toni Barribeau, who attends the event every year.
"I am pride," Barribeau said wearing a shirt emblazoned with the with the word "Pride." "Literally, I'm bisexual."
Cattoni's first impression was it was great to see the "diversity and inclusion." She said it was a "nice community event" and was glad local businesses had the chance to participate.
Cara Christensen and her child Bee came to the event not only because they had to work one of the vendor tables, but because Bee is a part of the community..
"I love it. It's awesome," Cara said. "I love seeing so many places that are supportive ... so many stories, so many places like that."
Seaver said over the years he has seen the festival grow. He said the event is about "self expression."
"We have to remember why we're here. It's not just a party, it's about remembering our history. It's about reminding people that we're here and showing everyone that we're just like everybody else. We are your neighbors. There is no difference between us and everybody else," Seaver said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crowds-turn-out-for-11th-annual-pride-festival-in-downtown-kenosha/article_19b57858-1dc1-11ee-8809-83d91f42e4b4.html | 2023-07-08T21:54:40 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crowds-turn-out-for-11th-annual-pride-festival-in-downtown-kenosha/article_19b57858-1dc1-11ee-8809-83d91f42e4b4.html |
More than 100 Kenosha County area students graduated from Carthage College during its May 26-28 commencement ceremony.
Students receiving diplomas included (listed by hometown, with honors earned):
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ristol
Brystal Schultz, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Colten Schultz, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management; and Mason Yee, with a Bachelor of Arts in Management.
Burlington
Tyler Adam, Bachelor of Arts in Geographic Information; and Alexandria Naber, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Kenosha
Mackenzie Aldrich, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Camila Alfaro, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Giana Apostol, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Biology; Claire Bevec, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Savannah Bezotte, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Simone Birriel, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice; Kathrine Boffer, with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management; Gabriela Booth, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education; Anthony Caldwell, Bachelor of Arts in Marketing; Christopher Catunao, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Elvira Chiappetta, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Political Economy; and Marie Christenson, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.
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Also: Jessica Clevenger, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English; Thomas Coffey, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance; Brandon Davis, with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science; Emily Ebert, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social welfare; Mona Fahad, with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience; Kaylee Feest, with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance; Caitlyn Feldpausch, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; Tristan Fitzgerald, with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science; Jenna Gianakos, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Jessica Golinski, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Biology; Dante Guarascio, with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Marketing; Rujanna Hammond, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science; Taylor Hill, with a Master of Education; Dakota Horton, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Riley Hughes, with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Marketing; Hannah Huss, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management; Alexander Hutson, with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science; and Marco Infusino ,with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Also: Qasim Iqbal, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Mathematics; Liza Iqbal, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Mathematics; Noah Jensen, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Data Science; Norris Jones, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education; Cassandra Jones-Phillips, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Management; Marina Katanaeva, cum laude with a Master of Science in Business Design and Innovation; Lexy Klawonn, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education; Zach Kozmer, with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience; Savannah Kroeger, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Music; Keith Kutzler, with a Master of Education in Sports Leadership in Education; Alexis Lalonde, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy; Talia Larsen, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science; Catherine Larson, magna cum laude with a Master of Education in English as a Second Language; Aubriana Maedke, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance; Carla Margetson, cum laude with a Master of Education; Alexis Mattox, with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science; and Jacob Mayer, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry.
Also: Mary McAuly, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Psychology; Cynthia Medina, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering; Edelmar Morales-Rivera, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Emma Mortensen, with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science; Katiann Nelson, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Music; Michael Neu, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Lindsey Neu, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education and Studio Arts; Caitlin Preuss, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Theater and Theatre-Directing; Destiney Ramon, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; James Ritchhart, with a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Political Economy; Samantha Rohlman, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Justin Rummelhart, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Finance; Nathan Schnabel with a Bachelor of Management and Marketing; and Michael Stell, with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Marketings.
Also: Jacquay Terrien, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Alvin Theckedath, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brianna Thompson, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cody Tostrud, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics; Julia Wade with a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership; Victoria Wheeler, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Data Science; Sarah Young, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience; Emily Zank, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Jacob Zarifian, with a Bachelor of Arts in Management; Ruiqing Zhu, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Theatre and Theatre-Directing; Taylor Zorn, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science; and Brianna Zuraitis, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Mount Pleasant
Jayden Davis, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology; and Brian Dean, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Music.
Pleasant Prairie
Samantha Arizmendi, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; Kerigann Ballard, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry; Gabrielle Bennett-Alfaro, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing; Gemma DelFrate, with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction; Ayanna Ester, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management; Elena Johns, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Anders Johnson, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience; Jessica Massimo, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management; Alexis Menendez, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Science; Ivana Romanovic, with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics; Kaitlyn Schroeder, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education; Eric Taylor, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy and French; Lauren Wienke, with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design; Amber Williams, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing; and Melissa Yule, with a Bachelor of Arts in Management.
Salem
Andrew Colletti, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Studio Arts; Bret Duenkel, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication; and Jake Mueller, with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management.
Sturtevant
Anthony Aviles, ith a Bachelor of Arts in Management.
Trevor
Cameron Krueger, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design’ and Ryan Schumacher, with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.
Twin Lakes
Jordan Ball, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-area-students-graduate-from-carthage-college/article_93f123dc-16ba-11ee-a3da-fbd9fb50f073.html | 2023-07-08T21:54:46 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-area-students-graduate-from-carthage-college/article_93f123dc-16ba-11ee-a3da-fbd9fb50f073.html |
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A Chesterfield County police officer on Saturday shot and killed a man who authorities said was carrying a hatchet.
Police responded at 12:49 p.m. to the 1200 block of Wycliff Court for a report of a suspicious man who had entered an attached garage and tried to get into other homes, the police department said in a statement. Police said the man also cut a window screen and tried door handles.
The statement said arriving officers found the man in the road with a hatchet. He did not respond to their instructions, so officers used a stun gun, but it was not effective, police said.
"Officers continued to use verbal de-escalation tactics to encourage the suspect to resolve the situation peacefully by putting the weapon on the ground. He refused and instead continued to advance on the officers, leaving them no choice but to shoot him," the department said in the statement. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/chesterfield-police-hatchet/article_2409a9b2-1dd2-11ee-a4ba-27094b2ab0b7.html | 2023-07-08T22:00:28 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/chesterfield-police-hatchet/article_2409a9b2-1dd2-11ee-a4ba-27094b2ab0b7.html |
GARY — A shooting at the Up Top Lounge left a 37-year-old man dead and three people hospitalized Saturday.
Gary officers were called around 2:30 a.m. to the bar, 939 E. 21st Ave., in the Pulaski neighborhood where they found one man dead from a gunshot wound and two men and one woman injured.
The condition of the victims is not available, Cmdr. Samuel Roberts said. The name of the man who was killed has not been released.
Police believe shots were fired inside and outside the business, Roberts said.
This case is being investigated by Detectives Daryl Gordon and James Nielsen. Anyone with information can contact them at 219-881-1210.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
April Swopes
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305839
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Tillery
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305838
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - ON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daminicka Rodgers
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305828
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nathan Gutierrez
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305827
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Neal Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305847
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marsean Roberts
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305840
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kimberly Gordon
Age : 25
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305844
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Guerra
Age : 28
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305842
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremiah Fair
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305841
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Brent
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305848
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville, IN
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allan Blackmon
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305831
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelica Bohacik
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305852
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amberly Sowder
Age : 23
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305896
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Daniel Waldrop
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305866
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: CHILD MOLEST "STATUTORY RAPE"
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Wineteer
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305859
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randy Simon
Age : 67
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305887
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Reid
Age : 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305863
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vikas Saksena
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305895
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pierre Pirtle
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305879
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Radick
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305875
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Price
Age : 24
Residence: Kankakee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305865
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RAPE - INTERCOURSE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Mysliwiec
Age : 30
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305882
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Lopez
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305890
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Leanos
Age : 18
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305864
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camille Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305867
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronnie Klemoff
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305881
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rigoberto Garcia
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305876
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Guerrero
Age : 54
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305884
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Howard III
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305861
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Hudson
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305886
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jarrell Cowens
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305880
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Delnicki
Age : 65
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305858
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Beverly Ware
Age : 39
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305921
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Patrice Williams
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305906
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Veal
Age : 63
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305911
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauen Pearce
Age : 38
Residence: Thornton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305915
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 39
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305903
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eudora North
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305927
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Langham
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305925
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Andrell Murphy
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305908
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Florence Flewellen
Age : 41
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305922
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Amir Jones
Age : 60
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305916
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Jordan
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305917
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Bernal
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305933
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gentry Brown
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305923
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Burns
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305907
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamar Davis
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305901
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Anderson
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305919
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jodie Whiting
Age : 36
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305936
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dashawn Wims
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305946
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Vena Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305966
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donna Valentine
Age : 46
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305943
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nolan Sizemore
Age : 21
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305959
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Sweitzer
Age : 45
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305951
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michayla Ferguson
Age : 22
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305935
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Manning
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305937
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacqueline Rivera
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305938
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Robison
Age : 58
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305965
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Eyer
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305947
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacob Campbell
Age : 23
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305939
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Cole Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305941
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Chad Cooper
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305945
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cole Ward
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305990
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA; COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Worthman Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305976
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Parker III
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305983
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Pasquinelli
Age : 27
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305970
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shamonique Rash
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305981
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Robinson Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306014
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Kras
Age : 50
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305995
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Patricia Jones
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306006
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kidd
Age : 58
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305979
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Hunter
Age : 52
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305993
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer, IN
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Hilty
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305999
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
James Higgason Jr.
Age : 73
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305982
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Heard
Age : 56
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306005
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demarco Flagg
Age : 25
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306004
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305998
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Gunnum
Age : 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306013
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Davis
Age : 41
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305978
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Durden IV
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305997
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Carta
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306009
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cassondra Castillo
Age : 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305988
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Corie Blanchard
Age : 36
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305973
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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CROWN POINT — The city of Crown Point hosts two nationally renowned comics at Bulldog Park for the “Laughs on Point” comedy show Aug. 18.
Shawn Reynolds and Marty Simpson will take the stage at Bulldog Park for an evening of family-friendly comedy at Bulldog.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Live entertainment will kick off the night’s festivities from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
“After the success of last year’s show, it was a no-brainer to host Shawn and Marty at Bulldog Park this summer,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said. “Last year, we proved our state-of-the-art facility is the perfect venue for a comedy show. Bulldog Park has become an entertainment destination in the Region, and I hope the community is ready for an unforgettable night.”
Shawn Reynolds, as seen on Dry Bar Comedy, will open the evening, beginning at 8 p.m. Shawn has appeared on tour with Tim Hawkins, Michael Jr. and Anita Renfroe, and headlined multiple tours, including the MidWest Clean Comedy All-Stars Tour and UpStanding Comedy Tour in Canada.
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He has appeared on TBN, locally on ABC and NBC. He was a finalist in Chicago’s National “Clean Comedy Challenge,” and he’s the winner of the “Funniest Comic East of the Mississippi” contest.
He is also the founder of “Stand-Up For Adoption,” a comedy benefit series that has raised thousands for families trying to adopt children with special needs.
As seen on Dry Bar Comedy, BET, ESPN and more, Simpson will close out the night beginning around 9 p.m.
He’s returning from a tour with Leanne Morgan and Jeff Allen. He has performed on three continents and in 46 of the 50 United States.
He was a finalist in the critically acclaimed television series, “Trial By Laughter,” and was named a festival favorite at Big Pine Comedy Festival. His comedy is shaped not only by his 28-plus years of marriage and two kids, but also his 10 years as a head high school football coach and drama teacher.
Tickets are available online at Eventeny and will be available at the door. General admission is $20. VIP is $50 and includes premier seating and two drink tickets.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 26-year-old man shot and killed by an Orlando Police officer is speaking out.
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Derek Diaz’s family and attorney Ben Crump spoke at a press conference on Saturday at an Orlando law firm.
Crump and the Diaz family had tears in their eyes as they pleaded for the Orlando Police Department to release the body camera footage from the incident.
“No answers are being given to us, and we need it,” Tacoria Rutlan, Diaz’s girlfriend, said. “It’s not fair. We can’t eat; we can’t sleep.”
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Their cries for transparency come after the early morning shooting Monday.
“The family doesn’t know anything beyond that,” Crump said. “It is heartbreaking.”
The Orlando Police Department said that while doing proactive patrols, officers approached Diaz on Jefferson Street and North Orange Avenue.
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Chief Eric Smith said that was when Diaz stopped cooperating and made a movement as if to grab a gun.
Diaz was shot and later died at the hospital.
Smith said officers did not find a weapon with Diaz and per policy, bodycam video would be made available to the public within 30 days.
But days without answers have led to confusion for Diaz’s mother, Yaneri Diaz Rodriguez.
“I want to know what happened,” she said. “We have the right to know.”
And the family does not have answers for Diaz’s 5-year-old daughter.
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“My daughter, she keeps asking for her dad,” Sonja Nava, the daughter’s mother, said. “And I don’t know what to tell her. We just want answers.”
Crump said the police department needs to give those answers to the grieving family.
“Our principles are liberty and justice for all,” Crump said. “That means justice for Derek Diaz too. That’s why we need to see the video.”
The family said they would not let Diaz be forgotten and won’t rest until they have answers.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX plans to launch a batch of Starlink satellites early Sunday morning.
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The launch window will be 4:36 a.m. at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.
The rocket will carry 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40.
SpaceX said weather conditions look favorable.
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This is the 16th flight for the first-stage booster.
After stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Metro Detroiters offer input on how to make it easier to navigate Belle Isle
Detroit — Crossing over the MacArthur Bridge that leads to Belle Isle often prompts Detroit cyclist Nick Dal Pra to pray he doesn't get tumbled over by passing and often speeding vehicles.
To him, shifting lanes and crossing against traffic to get to the bridge and returning to Detroit's mainland is just as worrisome.
"If you can't bike like 20 mph to get with traffic, you can't slide across the road like that," Dal Pra, 30, said. "When you're trying to bike as quick as you can and you're looking back over your shoulder, you're praying because people speed over that bridge, too, especially when they leave the island — they just gun it around."
After reviewing proposed changes coming to Michigan's most visited state park, however, he says riding nearly a foot away from vehicles and weaving through traffic gaps won't be a concern anymore.
An open house at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Saturday hosted by the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation and Belle Isle Conservancy offered an opportunity for visitors to learn about a multimodal mobility study, which explores ways to improve traffic flow, parking and movement on Belle Isle.
The study will be conducted by Wade Trim, a Detroit-based engineering consultant firm, and completion is expected by November with recommendations for phasing and implementation, according to Amanda Treadwell, a spokesperson for the DNR.
Treadwell said the study will aim to boost navigation; make the straightway roads two-way, which will encourage drivers to slow down; decrease traffic congestion and accidents; expand parking options; and increase signs for help navigating the island.
"The great thing about this open house is that we're able to listen to all the different user groups — people who use the park in a specific way like bicyclists or pedestrians — and offer an opportunity for folks to understand how all these strategies will work together and comprehensively make the park safer and more enjoyable for all visitors," Treadwell said during the event.
Dal Pra said the island's current layout for cyclists poses safety concerns as existing bike lanes aren't always honored by motorists.
"People (driving) don't really pay a lot of attention to bikes, especially if you're in the bike lane, they'll pull out right in front you," he said. "It's something you've got to be really be wary of because, like, you're really vulnerable when you're out on a bike."
Shane Scarbrough, 31, of Southfield said his visits have usually consisted of running along the 2.5-mile-long island. He said the idea of having designated areas to run will help secure the safety of runners and cyclists.
While some attendees said the proposed changes will benefit the park's ability to compete with other Midwestern cities to attract visitors, others said expressed they would like to see many of the roads that carve through the 982-acre park eliminated.
"I think the biggest benefit of this study is we're really starting to really think about how we can move and make the island more accessible ... but my biggest concern, at this point, is that we're actually not going far enough," said Jesse Bruner, 24, of Dearborn Heights.
"The long-term vision should be 'let's get rid of some of these roads' and open this (park) up to people with more dedicated biking and walking paths."
The park is owned by the city of Detroit and managed as a state park by the DNR since a 30-year lease was initiated in 2013. When the state began managing the park in 2014, the island seen about 2 million visitors, according to Treadwell. In 2022, the park welcomed about 5 million visitors, she said.
In early July, Treadwell said speeding and traffic accidents were concerning as "the long stretches of one-way traffic with multiple lanes just lends itself to really high speeds for vehicles."
"On Central Avenue — that's the area of the island where there's really wide, undefined travel lanes going one-way eastbound, and people tend to not know what to do with these huge lanes as they promote speeding," said Lori Pawlick, a project manager for Wade Trim.
The study will also include installing a promenade for walkers and bikers in the center of Central Avenue, which would create a pedestrian corridor for walkers and runners.
The proposed solutions, according to Treadwell, requires funding and planning that may exceed ten years. In the next twelve months, however, she said visitors can expect to see new pavement markings for bike lanes and vehicles; pavement resurfacing; signage for wayfinding and navigation; and the completion of a trail with additional markings.
"Some folks don't want things to change; love the park as it is, and they don't want any large modifications," Treadwell said. "The goal isn't to really change the park at all, but to make it more safer and enjoyable for all visitors."
Information about the study, including data collection to date and a timeline of completion, can be found here.
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Detroit man linked to Mexican drug cartel found guilty of transporting cocaine, AG says
A Detroit man accused of distributing large quantities of cocaine was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver 1,000 grams or more of cocaine, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday.
Alexander Aceval, 57, was found guilty of hiring a person to help distribute large quantities of cocaine, which was transported in semi-trucks from Mexico by the Mexican drug cartel, a potential life-sentence felony, Nessel said in a news release.
The felony carries a potential life sentence, Nessel said.
“This verdict is a victory in our efforts to reduce the flow of illegal drugs flooding our streets and tearing families and communities apart,” Nessel said. “I commend the work of the prosecutors in my office, as well as the Michigan State Police and the Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team for their work to keep a habitual offender from distributing more narcotics in our state.”
Aceval's sentencing is scheduled for July 24 in the Third Circuit Court before Judge Margy Van Houten.
Nessel said Michigan State Police's Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team launched an investigation into Aceval and his accomplice after receiving a tip which led them to a parking lot in an industrial park in Brownstown Township.
Troopers later stopped the two in Lincoln Park and found about 40 kilograms of a substance loaded into a pickup, later proven by field and lab tests to be cocaine, Nessel said.
Aceval, according to Nessel, was previously convicted in 2005 of a similar charge and was released in 2016 after serving 11 years in confinement. He now faces an enhanced sentence on the current charges as a result of his previous conviction.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While the Fourth of July and related festivities bring plenty of people to the Tampa Bay area, those people, unfortunately, leave things behind.
On Saturday, dozens of volunteers with Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Stewards of our Urban Lakes (SOUL), braved the rain, put on some gear, and got to cleaning up five different waterways in Pinellas County.
"The sad thing about it is over 80% of our litter starts out on land and ends up in our waterways and that's definitely where we do not want it,” Executive Director of Keep Pinellas Beautiful Patricia DePlasco said.
DePlasco said they always notice more litter after holidays and/or major events.
At Mirror Lake in St. Pete, volunteers not only picked up litter but also worked to remove invasive plants and weeds, making room for “Florida-friendly” vegetation.
“It’s what we do to try and maintain a good value and a good habitat for the city and the animals that live in the city,” Jim Bays with SOUL said. “Mirror Lake really represents what people see about the city.”
Bays said the group has already worked to rehabilitate areas of the small lakefront and hopes to secure funding to continue work along the entire lake.
They're also hopeful volunteer efforts like theirs continue to bring attention to the issues littering can cause for the city’s natural landscape.
"We try, you know, through our education programs and through our community improvement events, to educate people about what litter is, the problems it causes and what they could do to avoid it,” DePlasco added.
In short, clean up after yourself.
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ATLANTA — Josh Dowd has come a long way.
He can get around using a walker, a cane and without help. He visits Dr. Ryan Cedermark at Neurosolution Center of Atlanta twice a week. Dowd also takes part in vision therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
"Two years ago, we weren’t sure he’d wake up," Dowd's partner, Colin Kelly, said. "The doctors said he wasn’t going to wake up, and if he did, he’d live in a nursing home the rest of his life.”
On July 11, 2021, Dowd was brutally beaten and found on some train tracks near Lakeshore Drive in Atlanta. He was bleeding from the head and barely breathing. The attack left him in a coma for nearly three weeks with a severe brain injury. While the case has grown cold for the Atlanta Police Department over the past two years, Kelly said he would focus on the progress made in Dowd's recovery.
"Josh is here with us, he pulled through, he's not some shell of himself," Kelly said. "He truly is the true, genuine, goofy, loving Josh. I’d love for there to be a break in the case, for someone to not be out at large. But right now, I just have to be grateful we have what we have.”
After spending time at Grady Hospital, the Shepherd Center and after five months of care under Cedermark, Dowd has been able to do activities like shower, make coffee and use the bathroom on his own.
“In a brain injury, there’s a huge energy crisis," Cedermark said. "So one of my goals was to help try and restore energy to his nervous system and to his brain."
This is accomplished with electrical stimulation, laser therapy and vibrational therapy along with his physical activity like walking, squats, and lunges, the doctor explained.
"Josh is like a walking billboard for how the brain can change for the positive," he said.
Cedermark praised Dowd's hardworking and fun-loving personality. The nurse practitioner said several more months of sensory stimulation, interaction with the environment and focusing to build cognition through balance will inch Dowd closer to normalcy and independence.
For Kelly, the present is nothing like the past. He said his love for Dowd has only grown during his recovery.
“It takes a long time to fill a bucket of sand one grain at a time, but eventually, as long as you’re patient and keep pushing and keep trying to go further and further, that bucket will fill up," Kelly said.
He said having hope isn't easy and comes with its own challenges.
“We’ve had a couple seizures along the way, we’ve had some falls, we’ve had some setbacks," Kelly said. "But every step of the way, we’ve had so much support in terms of prayers and well wishes. We’re going to get his life back, we’re going to fight for him until he gets to where he wants to be.”
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BALTIMORE — Baltimore Police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed one person Saturday.
It happened after 4 p.m., when officers responded to the 5100 block of Reisterstown Road for a report of a pedestrian struck.
When officers arrived, they found a man unresponsive. They later learned that the victim had been hit by an unidentified car that fled the scene.
Medics would later declare the victim dead. CRASH team investigators assumed control over this investigation.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south. Three months ago, the light displays were visible in Arizona, marking the third severe geomagnetic storm since the current solar cycle began in 2019.
The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity on Thursday in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine and Maryland.
Auroral activity also has been forecast for Canada, including Vancouver.
Light displays are expected to be visible overhead in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Helena, Montana, and low on the horizon in Salem, Oregon.; Boise, Idaho; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Annapolis, Maryland; and Indianapolis, according to the institute.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center said people wanting to experience an aurora should get away from city lights and that the best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
Northern Lights occur when a magnetic solar wind slams into the Earth’s magnetic field and causes atoms in the upper atmosphere to glow. The lights appear suddenly and the intensity varies.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management on Saturday announced a 4,500-acre area of public lands in the Boise Foothills has reopened after a fire off 8th Street in Hulls Gulch prompted a temporary closure.
BLM said the Hulls Fire was reported around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, and burned 1 acre of grass and sagebrush. The area was closed Friday afternoon because the fire was burning in an area with "unexploded munitions" from the old Boise Army Barracks artillery range.
The closure included BLM-managed public land between 8th Street and Rocky Canyon Road, as the Hulls Fire burned within the Ridge to Rivers Trail System northeast of Boise.
On Saturday, officials said there is no longer a risk of wildfire spread.
With a wildfire in an unexploded ordinance area, BLM set the temporary closure for 48 hours for public safety. The public is still encouraged to remain on existing roads and trails.
"Intense heat produced by the fire can trigger detonations of artillery, posing a significant threat to the public and wildland firefighter safety," Friday's news release said. "Shrapnel from a detonated munitions can travel up to 1/3 of mile in all directions."
A map of the temporary closure area is included below. For more information on unexploded ordinance, click here.
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ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — An Idaho State Police trooper was injured Saturday morning after hitting a deer and crashing down an embankment while responding to a collision in Elmore County.
Police in a news release said the incident occurred at milepost 112 as the trooper drove toward a reported crash on U.S. Highway 20 around 7 a.m. After hitting the deer, the ISP vehicle rolled roughly 40 feet down an embankment.
The vehicle came to a stop upside down. Bystanders helped the trooper of out his car, and he was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, according to Idaho State Police.
Police said the trooper will likely be released from the hospital on Saturday. ISP Western Command Major Russ Wheatley said the agency is "extremely grateful" for the bystanders' quick assistance Saturday.
"This unfortunate incident reminds us of the inherent dangers and unpredictable nature of law enforcement. We appreciate the dedication and commitment our troopers demonstrate as they put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of people in Idaho," Wheatley said. "We are also thankful for the continued community support during difficult times like these. Your understanding and encouragement are crucial as we support our trooper and his family."
Saturday's crash is under investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office.
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BOISE, Idaho — A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south. Three months ago, the light displays were visible in Arizona, marking the third severe geomagnetic storm since the current solar cycle began in 2019.
The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity on Thursday in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine and Maryland.
Auroral activity also has been forecast for Canada, including Vancouver.
Light displays are expected to be visible overhead in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Helena, Montana, and low on the horizon in Salem, Oregon.; Boise, Idaho; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Annapolis, Maryland; and Indianapolis, according to the institute.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center said people wanting to experience an aurora should get away from city lights and that the best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
Northern Lights occur when a magnetic solar wind slams into the Earth’s magnetic field and causes atoms in the upper atmosphere to glow. The lights appear suddenly and the intensity varies.
A geomagnetic index known as Kp ranks auroral activity on a scale from zero to nine, with zero being not very active and nine being bright and active. The Geophysical Institute has forecast Kp 6 for Thursday’s storm.
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BANGOR -- Motorcycles and jeeps took off on a special trek Saturday morning to honor Maine veterans.
Wilderness Walk for Warriors -- a group dedicated to helping veterans -- held their 10th annual "Support and Escort Motorcycle Ride," an initiative to acknowledge fallen veterans.
The team set off on their rides in Bangor to start their journey to Monson -- where they'll hike 100 miles to Mount Katahdin in 10 days to raise money for veterans and service members.
Supporters came out to join in the ride and bring attention to the cause.
"It's raising awareness. The motto of Wilderness Walk for Warriors is 'assisting the living, honoring the deceased.' It's to honor their memories," said Chris Robinson, founder of Wilderness Walk for Warriors. "These are all service members who are not with us anymore, and law enforcement who are not with us anymore."
The group plans to carry the flags of fallen service members throughout the entire 10-day hike.
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BANGOR -- The Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Art Festival returned Saturday, and this year, organizers say it's bigger than ever.
Approximately 75 vendors lined the streets to sell their art in a variety of mediums -- paintings, prints, jewelry, pottery, and more.
"We like to see people coming in and getting joy out of our products," said vendor Kristin Cough.
Organizers say it's important to bring back events like these to help local artists.
"Creating artwork is often a solitary event, and you need environments where you can sell your art to people. So, creating these collaborative events where you bring people to experience the art of a lot of people -- it really supports the arts community in a very direct way," said Betsy Lundy, executive director of the Downtown Bangor Partnership.
With live demonstrations, music, and food vendors, some volunteers say they're hoping to bring in more tourists to the city.
"It's important because it may bring more people to downtown Bangor. Downtown Bangor is so pretty and it's a great walking city," said Candis Joyce, volunteer. "It's just fun and festive, which is something we all need right now."
Some artists say the event has helped them make connections.
"It gets me a little bit more known in the community -- I'm still fairly new to the area. I'm originally from New Hampshire, so this gives me an opportunity to meet the local people and other artists, and maybe get some collaboration ideas," said artist Kristina Denis.
Others say having a platform to share their work has meant a lot to them.
"Art is pretty much all I want to do, so it's really nice and invigorating to see all the support," said artist Hillary Gocze.
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Friday evening the Storage Fire, which was previously contained at 100 percent, was spotted outside its containment lines and began burning again. Crews were able to stop the spread and are now working to put out any activity they can find.
The Storage Fire, burning south of Possum Kingdom Lake and 9 miles west of Palo Pinto in Palo Pinto County, started on June 28, 2023, and is suspected to be human-caused and is under investigation.
Saturday afternoon, the Texas A&M Forest Service declared it was "50% contained."
Two buildings were damaged by this fire, but no injuries have been reported.
Crews were back out Saturday morning working to continue mopping up the eastern side of the Storage Fire.
Officials say the fire jumped out in an area of rough terrain that has been difficult for engines and heavy equipment to work in. With the addition of the hand crew resources will hike in through this difficult terrain and work to suppress all additional hot areas found within the burned area.
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Winds are expected to be lighter today and more favorable for firefighters working on the line.
High temperatures and low relative humidity will remain through tonight when a weak cold front should pass through the area. No meaningful rain is expected but there is a chance for some increased winds once the cold front passes over the area.
There are currently no evacuations in place for the Storage Fire.
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CRAFTON, Pa. — Some people popping in for a quick bite at a local pizza shop received a huge surprise while ordering their lunch.
Grammy Award-winning musician, Ed Sheeran visited Caliente Pizza in Crafton just a few hours before his performance at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.
Sheeran stopped in at around 3:00 p.m. to hand out 100 tickets to his concert and to promote the launch of his new hot sauce, Tingly Ted’s.
Sheeran handed out 50 pizzas and used his hot sauce to make buffalo chicken pizzas.
“This is insane,” said Kallie Netherton, a fan, “I just got a pizza from Ed Sheeran. Oh my gosh, he’s right there.”
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PHOENIX — After Friday night’s performance on the mound from Rich Hill, the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-49) were hoping to get a much better start from Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.31 ERA).
Keller delivered the goods for the Pirates in their Saturday matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-38) in seven innings of scoreless ball from the righty.
Keller had a no-hitter through the sixth inning until Ketel Marte delivered a two-out single in the bottom of the sixth.
Unfortunately for Keller, Colin Holderman came into the eighth inning and gave up a solo homer to Alek Thomas, rendering Keller’s start a no-decision.
Despite scoring in the top of the tenth, the Pirates failed to hold the lead and lost 3-2 on a walk-off to the Diamondbacks.
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Early rains had umbrellas out but not the sun as the Three Rivers Festival's annual parade got underway Saturday.
The procession featured festive floats, dancers, roller-skaters and other celebrants, including the North Side High School Marching Band and color guard.
They were boosted by throngs of parents and other supporters who – because of the rains – outnumbered those lining the downtown Fort Wayne streets.
By early afternoon, though, the cloudy skies cleared with thousands roaming the area during the event that kicked off Friday.
Fort Wayne resident Brittany Armer, 34, and her three sons were among the first to watch the parade and didn't mind getting soaked – well, not too much.
"Raining on our parade, yes that's right," Armer said responding to a question. "But that's OK. We wanted to support this."
So did her sons Bentley, 12; Kole, 10; and Ronin, 10. But when asked whose idea it was to ignore the weather, they all quickly pointed to Mom.
"Her idea," Bentley smiled.
Dental hygienist Chrissy Stephan, 44, was spotted walking along Main Street dressed as the tooth fairy for OMSA Oral Surgery Group.
"We're participating," she said, taking shelter beneath an umbrella so her wings and tutu didn't get wet." It's for the community."
Vincent and Abby Bane, who are Allen County Fair participants, said they were excited to join the parade, something they don't usually get to do.
"This is our opportunity," Abby Bane said.
"For all of the hard work that's put into this, this is the least we can do by coming out," Vincent Bane said.
Longtime Roller Dome DJ Alex Davis said he knew the rains wouldn't cancel the parade.
"Nah, this is the Midwest, man," said Davis, serving as the event's hype man while supplying a musical backdrop for revelers.
When the weather cleared, Chalk Walk artist Vanessa Navarro, 23, checked damage to her work along Main Street in front of the Arts United campus.
"It's going to be a scene from 'Alice in Wonderland,' " said Navarro, a server and barista at Ophelia's. "It's OK. It's not that bad. "My dad's on the way with some towels."
Fort Wayne’s biggest annual festival this year is themed United Through the Arts. Art in the Park, another festival feature, has 100 local and national artisans offering their wares.
Summit City artist Theoplis Smith III served as the parade’s grand marshal and says the theme makes sense because the arts do so much to unite people.
"The art community really is flourishing in Fort Wayne, and I recently talked to someone who said they moved here because they heard so much about it," Smith said. "That's incredible. We've come so far in the last five to 10 years."
The Three Rivers Festival wraps up with a fireworks finale at 10 p.m. July 15. For the full schedule, visit www.threeriversfestival.org/event-schedule. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/art-takes-center-stage-at-three-rivers-festival/article_123ed7c8-1d98-11ee-bf71-c7aaf271ff2a.html | 2023-07-08T23:39:49 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/art-takes-center-stage-at-three-rivers-festival/article_123ed7c8-1d98-11ee-bf71-c7aaf271ff2a.html |
A shooting suspect has identified himself to police after wounding another man in the leg this afternoon at Glenbrook Square in what police are describing as a personal dispute.
Despite earlier reports, officials are now saying the suspect is not in police custody. Officials declined to release the suspect's identity or description as of 6 p.m.
Officer Daniel Nerzig, a Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman, said the public wasn't in danger when the shooter pulled a gun on another man during an altercation. The shooter then fled the scene.
"This was not an indiscriminate person who came into the mall and started firing," Nerzig said, adding it wasn't a mass shooting attempt.
The victim is in stable condition, he said.
Police were dispatched after receiving several 911 calls reporting shots fired at the mall, with callers saying they heard three to four rounds, Nerzig said. The shooting occurred in area in front of H&M, a clothing store, and Grade A Tattoos & Body Piercing.
Nerzig said the response was fast because of several factors, including the number of 911 calls and officers in the area.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the regional mall at Coldwater Road and Coliseum Boulevard, including the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police, the Fort Wayne Fire Department and Allen County Sheriff's Department.
"It's very serious, and we respond as quickly as we can," Nerzig said.
Shoppers were evacuated as the situation unfolded. The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sent messages to those in the immediate area. Similar to Amber Alert notifications, the warnings gave pertinent information about the situation.
"Many of you in the area probably got an alert on your phone about the incident," Nerzig told reporters on the scene. "We use that to make sure that individuals inside the mall can find out quickly what's going on and be sheltered."
Alerts included warnings to shelter in place and evacuate if possible, followed by an alert to call 911 for individuals still inside who needed help exiting.
Although there are few ways to deter similar shootings, Nerzig said, the response can be equally important to minimizing harm.
"We can't necessarily get ahead of any incident," he said, "but we can do our best to mitigate them and try to keep these incidents contained as best as we can."
Glenbrook officials have announced the mall will remain closed for the rest of Saturday but will reopen for regular business hours on Sunday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/suspect-has-been-identified-after-shooting-at-glenbrook-square/article_378db366-1dcd-11ee-8d57-0755635ae547.html | 2023-07-08T23:39:55 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/suspect-has-been-identified-after-shooting-at-glenbrook-square/article_378db366-1dcd-11ee-8d57-0755635ae547.html |
Benson teacher accused of child sex trafficking
Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Arizona Republic
A 65-year-old teacher at Benson High School is accused of multiple sex crimes against minors. Police say they had previously launched an investigation into Charles Ramsey's alleged misconduct.
On Friday, the Benson Police Department announced its filing of felony charges against Ramsey. The list of charges includes sexual conduct with a minor, child sex trafficking, sexual abuse, child abuse and luring a minor for sexual exploitation.
According to police, Ramsey is currently being held in the Cochise County jail with a $500,000 bond set. The investigation by police was still ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this individual or the case is asked to contact the Benson Police Department at 520-586-2211. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/08/benson-high-school-teacher-accused-of-child-sex-trafficking/70394718007/ | 2023-07-08T23:44:11 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/08/benson-high-school-teacher-accused-of-child-sex-trafficking/70394718007/ |
Luke Hofmann has been named the Kenosha Hometown Hero for the second quarter of 2023.
Hofmann was honored during the July 3 Common Council meeting.
The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission created the program to identify and recognize as Hometown Heroes worthy men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces for their outstanding personal achievements and the positive contributions they make to the Kenosha community.
Hometown Hero candidates must be born in, currently reside in, or have previously resided in 10 years or more at any time, in the City of Kenosha.
Hofmann joined the Army on Jan. 13, 1999, and was on active duty until June 20, 2004 at which time he was honorably discharged. He completed Basic Training and Military Police Advanced Individual Training at Fort McClennan, Ala. He was then transferred to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and was assigned to the 25th MP Company.
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His military education included Military Commercial Driver’s License Program and Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials Training Course, Driver’s Training Course, Unit Armor Course, Night Vision Coordinators Course, as well as Firearms Instructor School and Range Officer School.
As the unit armor, his platoon’s weapons and night vision goggles received a 100 percent success on all inspection for two straight years. Hofmann was his company’s Soldier of the Quarter twice in 2000 and finished second in Soldier of the Year.
He was in the field training when the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and was tasked to protect the US Military Hotel (Hale Koa) in Honolulu for the two weeks following the attacks. From there he was transferred to Fort Polk, La., where he was assigned to the 204th MP company and deployed to Iraq.
Hofmann was injured in a Humvee accident one month prior to his deployment, badly injuring his knee. Regardless of the injury he completed his entire tour in Baghdad with the bad knee and had surgery a month after he returned to the United States.
Hofmann was hired by the Kenosha Police Department after his tour in the Army completed. He has spent the last 18 plus years serving the citizens of Kenosha. He has received specialized training in Accident Investigations, Evidence Technician and Crisis Intervention Team Training.
He served in the Accident Investigations Unit as well and is currently the Preliminary Hearing Court Officer and is the back-up Criminal Traffic and Juvenile Court Officer.
Hofmann took over running the Kenosha County Crisis Intervention Team Training in 2015. He is instrumental in the training of several hundred sworn law enforcement officers and just over 1,000 civilians. He also runs the scenario training and has assisted Racine Crisis Intervention Training for 10 years. Additionally, he travels across the state giving presentations on veterans with PTSD and Officer Wellness. He has spoken to over 2,000 people and consistently has positive impacts with everyone he interacts with.
Hofmann has been a guest speaker at the Wisconsin National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Conference five times.
He also volunteers his time as a youth baseball and football coach having coached the third, fourth and fifth grade football teams at Christian Life. He has coached every age of boys in baseball from 5 years old through high school. He currently is the coach of the Kiwanis Subaru Sluggers in Kenosha for 16-18 year old young men.
He has participated in the Kenosha Police Department “Shop with a Cop” as well as the annual kite fest at Lincoln Park.
Hofmann was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global, War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
As a civilian he has been awarded the 2016 Kenosha County David Wagner Mental Health Advocacy Award for his work within the mental health community. He was also awarded the 2019 NAMI State of Wisconsin CIT Officer of the Year for his work throughout the state within the mental health community. His timely actions in crisis situations and outstanding presentations on mental illness to the community have received numerous and unsolicited kudos and letter of commendation. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/army-veteran-luke-hofmann-named-kenosha-hometown-hero-for-the-second-quarter-of-2023/article_f3647458-1c51-11ee-995d-a7080f5e108d.html | 2023-07-08T23:48:05 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/army-veteran-luke-hofmann-named-kenosha-hometown-hero-for-the-second-quarter-of-2023/article_f3647458-1c51-11ee-995d-a7080f5e108d.html |
BRISTOL -- The Bristol Renaissance Faire opened its gates for the 2023 season Saturday to a large crowd of elves, sorcerers and pirates.
Attendees were transported to a summer day in 1574 when Queen Elizabeth I visited the English port city of Bristol. Hundreds of costumed performers greeted those dressed in costume -- or just their 21st century clothing -- as they entered the Faire’s magical village.
Often highlighted as one of the best in the nation, the Bristol Renaissance Faire will run for nine weekends closing on Labor Day. The 30-acre Renaissance-themed park at 12550 120th Ave. includes some 200 artisan shops, eateries, jousting tournaments, stage shows and live performers.
Tens of thousands of people from across the world visit the park each weekend, according to the park's communications specialist Julie McMillin.
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"It's magnificent," McMillin said. "The crowds are here. We're so very thrilled."
McMillan said the park has a new bar, theatre and performance area, among other things. She said everyone is welcome to attend wearing whatever makes them happy.
"People plot and plan and figure out what characters they want to portray and what costumes go along with that," McMillan said. "Of course, costumes aren't required to come to the faire. Come in whatever makes you comfortable, but for some people this is their 30-acre outdoor playground."
McMillan said the faire is one of only a handful of such parks open for nine weeks.
"I see a number of guests coming in and visiting from the U.K. itself but also from Poland and China and Japan. People make this festival their destination in order to come and celebrate a romantic notion of the year 1574," McMillan said.
Kathy Pejko, of Kenosha, attended the faire dressed as Marvel's Scarlet Witch but the "ren faire version" with a red flowing dress.
"Seeing the outfits, seeing everyone have fun, doing some drinking and having a good time, and watching the joust and mud show brings me back," Pejko said. "It's a fantasy world here. You can come in from a different dimension and nobody's going to judge you."
Dana Brown, who goes by nickname Kamala, has been selling incense, perfumes and oils from her Kamala's Own shop at the faire for over three decades. Brown said the faire is her primary source of income for the year and she enjoys every day at the faire.
"It's fun and it's my major source of income. This faire has pretty much made my business. I love it. I love the people. It's magic," Brown said. "It's an inclusive, wonderful and colorful place where everyone is welcome and I love that about Bristol."
Dora Viellette, who travels across the county playing her hurdy gurdy, performed Saturday.
"This is one of my absolute favorite festivals," Viellette said. "It's a faire that has beautiful grounds. The entire atmosphere of this faire is just really magical."
Adam Winrich, who performs as Adam Crack the whip cracker and lasso spinner, also performs at the faire each season.
"This faire has some top-notch entertainment and a beautiful site," Winrich said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/bristol-renaissance-faire-opening-day-draws-huge-crowds-to-southeast-wisconsin-venue/article_d64b3d02-1dc3-11ee-ac49-d7bca18fa9b3.html | 2023-07-08T23:48:11 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/bristol-renaissance-faire-opening-day-draws-huge-crowds-to-southeast-wisconsin-venue/article_d64b3d02-1dc3-11ee-ac49-d7bca18fa9b3.html |
Families were invited to a free night of swimming and water safety information Friday evening at the Washington Park Pool.
The annual event, held at the public pool at 1821 Washington Road, was sponsored by the City of Kenosha Parks Alliance and Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition. Reusable water bottles filled by the Kenosha Water Utility’s Traveling Tap were also offered to those in attendance.
The event aimed to remind families to take basic safety precautions in and around large bodies of water, ponds and pools. Organizers also reminded area residents never to jump into Lake Michigan from the North Pier or swim in the Pike River, two locations that have claimed multiple lives over the years.
“It’s imperative, especially because we live right on the lake, that understand the dangers of the water and can safely interact with it,” said organizer Ald. Brandi Ferree.
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“As early as you can get your kids into swim lessons, make sure that they’re comfortable floating in water and make sure they understand that if they do fall into the water they need to get themselves upright and receiving air.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/water-safety-event-draws-crowd-to-washington-park-pool-in-kenosha/article_02e4ae62-1dbe-11ee-b2a9-17f0e74f59cc.html | 2023-07-08T23:48:17 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/water-safety-event-draws-crowd-to-washington-park-pool-in-kenosha/article_02e4ae62-1dbe-11ee-b2a9-17f0e74f59cc.html |
PHILADELPHIA — Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died. Nero was 89.
Nero colored his renditions of pop songs — from Cole Porter and George Gershwin to the Beatles and Bob Dylan — with classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz melodies. He often called his sound “undefinable” and was not offended when others called it “middle of the road.” (He once told a newspaper, “Middle of the road and doing great business.”)
Recruited by Philadelphia concert promoter Moe Septee, Nero started the Philly Pops orchestra in 1979, the year Arthur Fiedler died. Fiedler is credited with virtually inventing the modern version of the pops orchestra in Boston, and Nero hoped to rival it in popularity.
“I’d like to beat the pants off them,” Nero said at the time.
Nero’s orchestra wasn’t as prominent as Boston’s, but it did tout routine sellouts in Philadelphia, no doubt helped by Nero’s lively playing style and warm stage presence.
In his work as both performer and conductor, Nero returned frequently to Broadway tunes, Hollywood themes and Gershwin, the subject of the Philly Pops’ first concert. But he also dipped into Motown’s catalog and farther afield to bands such as Procol Harum and an album devoted to disco and ‘70s love songs.
In 1975, he lamented to The Washington Post: “I find it impossible to use a lot of the new material that’s coming out. There is some rock material in my repertoire ... but a lot of rock groups are selling a sound, not music. You take the tune apart and there’s nothing there to work with.”
He led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.
By his own admission, Nero struggled early in his career — under the name Bernie Nerow — during stints in New York and Las Vegas. But he found his stride in his late 20s playing in New York’s club circuit.
He was signed to RCA by Stan Greeson, who saw a potential star and had him change his name to Peter Nero. A steady stream of early 1960s club shows led to regular radio and TV appearances and two dozen RCA albums over the span of a decade.
Nero earned Grammy Awards in 1961 for best new artist and in 1962 for best performance by an orchestra or instrumentalist for his record “The Colorful Peter Nero.”
A 1963 album, “Hail the Conquering Nero,” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard pop album chart. It included versions of “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” and “Mack the Knife.”
He also charted with a version of “Theme from `The Summer of ‘42,’” a song written by Michel Legrand for the 1971 movie. Nero’s version hit No. 21 on the Billboard pop singles chart.
Nero also wrote the score for the 1963 Jane Fonda film “Sunday in New York” and made an appearance in the movie.
Born Bernard Nierow in 1934, Nero was raised in Brooklyn. He started taking piano lessons at age 7 and, by age 11, he was said to have been able to play Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D Major from memory. He later won a scholarship to take classes at Juilliard, won several talent contests and graduated from Brooklyn College.
When headlining, Nero disliked having a set list and would pick songs on the spot. The idea of mixing styles and genres carried over to the Philly Pops.
“My programs for the Philly Pops may open with ‘Die Meistersinger,’ then ‘Chariots of Fire,’ then Enesco’s Rumanian Rhapsodies, then a television theme,” Nero told The New York Times in 1982. “I keep going back and forth, and the audience bought it from the beginning.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/07/08/peter-nero-obituary/2d2d768e-1de8-11ee-be41-a036f4b098ec_story.html | 2023-07-08T23:55:44 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/07/08/peter-nero-obituary/2d2d768e-1de8-11ee-be41-a036f4b098ec_story.html |
When you have no dog in a fight, it's easier to pick a favorite if there’s an underdog.
But sometimes there is no underdog.
The big Quail Canyon rezoning fight facing the Pima County Board of Supervisors Tuesday is such a dilemma. It’s a struggle between a California-based developer with some Tucson roots, and neighbors in a wealthy part of the lower Catalina Foothills trying to keep things closer to the way they are.
The facts of the case also present a dilemma — it’s a 326-unit infill development on an old golf course that would add needed housing but raises serious questions, in my mind mostly about loss of open riparian space and traffic safety.
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Still there’s one factor that sticks in my craw and helps incline me in favor of the project. It’s a built-in advantage granted to neighbors by state law that could scuttle the rezoning.
Under the law if a small minority of nearby property-holders protest, then the rezoning can only pass by a super-majority of 4-1 or 5-0. A 3-2 vote in favor of the project Tuesday will still kill it.
Specifically, the threshold to require a super-majority vote is protests from 20 percent of property owners within 300 feet, as well as property owners representing 20 percent of the area within 300 feet.
In this case, 16 out of 49 nearby property owners, or 33 percent, protested, and they represent about 24 acres, or 44 percent of the nearby property. So a super-majority vote is triggered.
The old golf course this conflict is over is near West Rudasill Road and North Oracle Road and closed about five years ago. It sits well below the houses to the east and the businesses to the west in a basin patched with trees and crossed by the Pima Wash.
The development plan calls for 210 apartment units in seven buildings on the northwest portion of the 58-acre property. On the south and east portion of the property, across the wash, 116 single-family homes would go up, situated tightly next to each other.
The existing neighbors especially don't like the density, and their opposition to the plan could make the difference in a close vote. It also puts added pressure on Rex Scott, the supervisor who represents the district where the project is located.
Vote could be campaign issue
Scott is a Democrat who won the traditionally Republican District 1 seat by just 730 votes in 2020. Like all the supervisors, he’s up for re-election next year, and this vote could make a difference.
Often, supervisors give some deference to the judgment of their colleague whose district a project is in, so his vote could sway enough other votes to determine the outcome.
Scott told me, as he has told anyone who asked, that he has not decided how he will vote. But he has met with neighbors and said he takes seriously their concerns about traffic on Rudasill and other roads, impacts on the Pima Wash riparian area, flooding and other factors.
When I asked him about this as an infill housing project, though, Scott sounded enthusiastic.
"The arguments about it being a good infill project are pretty strong," he said. "You’re adjacent to Oracle Road, and there are significant numbers of commercial developments and hotels nearby."
"I don’t think it’s a staggering change from what’s already existing."
This is pretty close to what project attorney Rory Juneman, representing Urbaneer Investment Partners, has been trying to argue as he guided the proposal through neighborhood meetings, redesigns and approval by the planning and zoning commission.
"Our core argument is that this project is a responsible and sustainable development for this area. Infill is a big plus," he told me. "This is a better alternative than building on the outskirts of the county where you’re scraping native desert vegetation."
Republican Steve Spain, who lost to Scott in 2020, is already planning a rematch, and sees this as a potential campaign issue.
"I would have liked to have seen lower density, and a local developer's proposal instead of one from California," Spain said in an email. "But Scott has never seen a tax dollar he didn't want to spend, so he's likely gleefully salivating at the revenue this will bring him."
Fortunately for Scott, the precincts in the area of the development lean strongly Democratic. And anyway, he says he doesn’t consider the electoral impact in this sort of decision.
"Any time you’re going into any issue either worrying about the electoral consequences or trying to put your finger in the wind, you’re not doing right by your constituents,” he said. “What I try to do with very vote is, I want to be able to explain the reasons for the decisions I make.”
Safety not NIMBY concerns
Neighbor Leslie Paige’s backyard would overlook the southern part of the development, filled with single-family homes built closely together.
“I'll be able to see what they're having for dinner and watching on TV,” she said.
But she says the well-organized opposition to the project is not simply a NIMBY, or "Not In My Back Yard," position.
"It's not so much NIMBY, although we've been called that, but concerns about public safety," she added.
"We want it to be developed, but we want it to protect the riparian area and reduce the density," Paige said. "More density means putting more people at risk."
She’s particularly concerned about traffic on Rudasill Road, the entry to all 210 proposed apartments. As we toured the area together Friday morning, I could see the point. It doesn’t feel like a safe road to accept much more traffic. They're also worried about flooding at the new project and possibly at downstream properties if Quail Canyon is built.
But the county’s Transportation Department and the Regional Flood Control District have given their blessing to the project, with conditions on how it will be built to mitigate these issues.
Paige, who moved to the area from Kansas in 2020, said Scott and county staff have met with her and other neighbors and they felt they were heard.
When I asked Scott about the possible NIMBY issue, he had a surprising take given the high-stakes decision he has to make.
"I’ve read a lot of different articles on how zoning issues around the country are most likely to be influenced by people who are politically connected, older, more affluent, more likely to be white," he said.
In other words, people like those who have been protesting this project.
Those who would benefit more from housing developments like this are less likely to be heard from, or even to vote, Scott said.
The power of the minority
This, of course, is reflected in the state statute that gives so much weight to the opinions of a small minority of neighbors. Juneman, the attorney for the project, looked up background on the law for me and said it dates from 1973.
I'm not sure how I would vote if I were in Scott's position. I like the idea of this new housing and think the wash has been at least minimally protected in the current design, allowing for continued animal passage. But I do question the traffic plan for Rudasill, and I hate to see a 58-acre swath of open space reduced by almost half, crowding the passing critters into a narrower corridor.
I'd probably vote for it given the current crisis in housing affordability. Although this wouldn’t be an affordable housing project, we need new homes at all income levels in order to stabilize the recent surge in housing prices around here.
And I would love to change the law that gives so much weight to a minority of nearby neighbors.
Tim Steller is an opinion columnist. A 25-year veteran of reporting and editing, he digs into issues and stories that matter in the Tucson area, reports the results and tells you his conclusions. Contact him at tsteller@tucson.com or 520-807-7789. On Twitter: @senyorreporter | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tim-stellers-column-neighbors-get-undue-sway-over-controversial-pima-county-rezoning/article_4fc73680-1cda-11ee-b450-6b8adc321e38.html | 2023-07-09T00:02:48 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tim-stellers-column-neighbors-get-undue-sway-over-controversial-pima-county-rezoning/article_4fc73680-1cda-11ee-b450-6b8adc321e38.html |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — St. Joseph Catholic Church of Fayetteville hosted its 2-week long garage sale, fundraising for their permanent sanctuary.
At the annual garage sale, volunteer and organizer Cindy Stophlet is happy to see supporters stop by.
"We have returning customers, we have new faces. It's a lot of fun and a big community builder for the parish as well," said Stophlet.
Stophlet says many like Floyd Payne return every year looking for a good deal. On the last few days of the sale, items were 50% off.
"They might find something they just have to have," said Payne.
After finding out that the sale is also a fundraiser for the church, Payne keeps coming back for more saying, "I think that's a good deal."
While visitors find their long-awaited item, there's just one left from the congregation's shopping list. Cindy Stophlet expressed that when she joined the church in 2014, "I was in the parking lot going where is the church?"
The church had opened on Lafayette in 1878 but outgrew its location by 2002.
"At that point, it was just working for their budget to put the church within the school," Stophlet stated.
Over the years the garage sale has raised enough to fund portions of the catholic school, including the gym where the sale is held.
"It's very, very nice, but we would like to have a freestanding church," said Stophlet of the church. "There's people that have been waiting 20 years for that new church."
After 2 decades, the congregation's passion has made waves in the community. It sees donations from all over Fayetteville, including a boat.
"The neighborhood brings in things now too because we've been having it for several years," said Stophlet.
The gently loved items of the community will help the church build a new home.
"People are really excited about breaking ground hopefully in early next year," Stophlet said.
The garage sale wraps up Sunday, July 9. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations can also be made directly on the church website.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has arrested a 20-year-old in connection to a shooting that injured an 18-year-old during a robbery.
Police say on June 3 at 11:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 3900 block of S. Meridian. When officers arrived, they located an 18-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his upper back.
He was transported to a local hospital with critical but non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation revealed the victim was shot after a victim of a robbery at the same location exchanged gunfire with two people. The man arrested participated in the robbery.
Wichita police arrested the 20-year-old on suspicion of criminal possession of a firearm, aggravated assault and felony theft.
KSN does not name suspects until they have been formally charged with a crime. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-june-shooting/ | 2023-07-09T00:12:49 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-june-shooting/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 14-year-old was arrested for having a gun painted to be disguised as a toy, the Portland police said.
The Portland Police Bureau‘s Focused Intervention Team stopped the teenager who held a 9mm handgun painted to resemble a toy, officials said in a tweet.
PPB reported the 14-year-old tried to run away when an officer told him he was being arrested, but the teen didn’t get far.
Officials say the boy is being held in a juvenile detention center on gun and escape charges, and a warrant. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/14-year-old-arrested-for-painting-gun-to-resemble-toy-according-to-portland-police/ | 2023-07-09T00:16:01 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/14-year-old-arrested-for-painting-gun-to-resemble-toy-according-to-portland-police/ |
A pair of longtime annual events — Shoshone Arts in the Park and Kimberly Good Neighbor Days — take place this weekend in the Magic Valley.
Kimberly Good Neighbor Days
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Kimberly Good Neighbor Days stresses the importance of being friendly toward each other.
“Our whole goal is to have an event that unifies,” said event coordinator Susie Crain. “It’s in the name of it — our celebration is named Good Neighbor Days and it is purely that, to promote being good neighbors, which strengthen the community.”
The event begins at City Park at 3 p.m. Friday with the Health Owens Band and the library foundation book sale. Opening ceremonies are at 6 p.m., including a recognition of veterans, and the Kimberly Road Band performs at 6:30 p.m. The Super Mario Bros. movie will be shown at dusk.
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A breakfast, complete with pancakes, sausage, eggs and biscuits and gravy, starts off Saturday’s events from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. A fun run begins at 7:45 a.m. and a parade at 10:30 a.m. Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. at the Kimberly High School parking lot and late entries are welcome.
The Heath Clark Band will perform through Saturday and a full schedule of events are on the agenda, including a car show and Guinness world-record holder Biff Hutchinson’s Xtreme Pogo show taking place at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
A fireworks show, which Crain promises is among the best in the Magic Valley, starts at dusk.
More information is available at the Kimberly, Idaho News & Info Facebook page.
Shoshone Arts in the Park
More than 50 vendors, food, live music and family fun await those planning to attend Shoshone Arts in the Park on Saturday and Sunday at the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn.
It’s a showcase event for Shoshone, and expect a large gathering of buyers and sellers of all manner of antiques, paintings, handmade art, soaps, jewelry, décor, crocheted and crafted items, said Payson Reese, president of the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce.
“The event grows every year,” Reese said, adding that many people plan family or class reunions around it because of the many activities available.
A sidewalk chalk art contest, in which 65 people entered last year, takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Michaela French will perform from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, followed by Buddy DeVore & the Faded Cowboys. Tracy Morrison takes the stage from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Carson Hasher takes the stage from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, and Buddy DeVore & the Faded Cowboys from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A community breakfast is set from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, and cost is by donation. The breakfast will followed by a community church service.
In addition, the historical museum will be open, for people to learn about the history of Lincoln County, and there will be food trucks on the scene.
“Come with an appetite,” Reese advised.
For more information, visit www.shoshonearts.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/pair-of-weekend-events-take-place-in-kimberly-shoshone/article_b467c13a-1c22-11ee-b1e2-f3eaf128b4c0.html | 2023-07-09T00:18:11 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/pair-of-weekend-events-take-place-in-kimberly-shoshone/article_b467c13a-1c22-11ee-b1e2-f3eaf128b4c0.html |
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a wreck with another car on a busy Henry County road, police said.
The crash happened at the intersection of North Henry Boulevard and Escalade Drive in Stockbridge, according to police. The motorcyclist was initially reported to be seriously injured, but was later pronounced dead.
The wreck caused traffic to back up in the area for several hours, but traffic was diverted between North Henry Boulevard and Sheppard Drive onto Old Atlanta Road, according to Stockbridge Police.
Police are waiting to notify the family before the person's identity will be released.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-collision-car-busy-stockbridge-road/85-8bbbe74a-f830-42fc-85fb-3291ae1e305d | 2023-07-09T00:32:14 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-collision-car-busy-stockbridge-road/85-8bbbe74a-f830-42fc-85fb-3291ae1e305d |
Participants wait in the staging area during Mustang Mania at the Ford Idaho Horse Park on June 30, 2023. The event featured burros as well as mustangs.
Participants wait in the staging area during Mustang Mania at the Ford Idaho Horse Park on June 30, 2023. The event featured burros as well as mustangs.
NAMPA — Against a backdrop of quiet pop music playing in the cool arena of the Ford Idaho Horse Park, it had come time for the mustangs and burros to put their best hoof forward.
It was the first day of the Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge last weekend, which brought together a group of recently-adopted mustangs, burros, and their trainers to compete and strut their stuff. Just four months before, the animals being shown in the competition were essentially wild, having been rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management from western states where their populations were exceeding the ability of the land to support them. The agency then auctioned off some of the animals to qualified adopters to train them in all skills being friends with humans requires, like handling, and even riding.
The end of June brought many of those animals back together to show off those new skills during the challenge, following hours logged with their new, patient humans.
Charlotte Nava, 16, of West Jordan, Utah, was one of the participants in Friday morning’s events. Though she loves horses, the idea of training a burro, an animal known for having things its way, piqued her interest.
“I’d seen everyone else do these challenges with burros, and always saw them struggle,” Nava said. “And my brain goes, ‘how hard can it be?’” she said with a smile.
In Friday morning’s events, Nava led her adopted burro, Tortilla, through the burro handling and conditioning class. She turned Tortilla loose in a small pen and gave him time to mill around before putting his harness and lead back on. Then, she guided him on the lead through a series of other handling exercises, like weaving around cones, making tight circles, and loading him into a trailer.
Tortilla, like the other burros in the challenge, completed some of the activities better than others. At one point, when being led across the arena, he firmly planted his feet and refused to move. Nava had to pull on his lead while a volunteer approached Tortilla from behind, patting on her pant legs to coax Tortilla to move.
But Tortilla readily let Nava lift each of his hooves, one at a time, and was even eager to get in the trailer. And when Nava guided him back out, Tortilla trotted swiftly from the arena with Nava at his side, as if he knew the exercise was complete.
Nava admitted that training burros is definitely harder than training horses — but therein lies the reward.
“They’re a lot more stubborn, but it’s a lot more fun, too,” she said.
Despite Tortilla being strong-willed, Nava found him endearing.
“I got super lucky, and I got a super cute, super sweet personality (burro),” she said. She said she hopes he stays that way and continues to be willing to learn.
Part of the draw of returning for the challenge is that in showing off the animal’s new skills, trainers can find another qualified adopter who is interested in taking the animal. Challenge participants can join a Facebook group where they share what they have worked on with their animal and if they are interested making them available for adoption. Tortilla already had several prospects, Nava said.
AN ONGOING CHALLENGE
While the Bureau of Land Management has long-term facilities for mustangs and burros it needs to remove from the wild, they try to auction those whose personalities seem most suitable to being trained, said Heather Tiel-Nelson, spokesperson for the agency.
Matt and Stacie Zimmerman of Caldwell have organized the challenge for the past eight years, and they lead the marketing campaign for getting the animals adopted in the spring. The first year, 38 animals were adopted, and this year, 170 animals were adopted — all but 10 animals the Bureau of Land Management was offering for adoption at its Bruneau, Idaho, facility, Matt Zimmerman said. Over the years, they have helped over 700 animals get adopted.
Competing in the challenge is not mandatory, but for those who decide to come back, the Zimmermans work to make it worth their while, offering cash prizes, a $200 stipend, and more. This year, over 80 people returned with their animals to compete, Tiel-Nelson said.
Youth as young as 9 have trained animals and shown them in competition, Stacie said. Many youth and adults are motivated to train the animals so that they can find their forever homes, she said.
The competition offers a chance to showcase the animal’s personalities and the trainers’ hard work, Stacie said.
“It’s almost mind-boggling when you see these trainers with these horses (and burros), and go, ‘wait a minute, 100 days ago, that horse was wild. It had not been touched by humans. It was scared,’” Zimmerman said. “So it’s pretty neat to see the bonds that happened throughout that 118 days.”
Other competitions within the challenge are the trail class, which requires navigating the animal through different obstacles they might encounter, like bridges and poles, as well as a riding class, new this year.
Tiel-Nelson said that the training the program provides makes it more likely that the animals will find good homes.
“Whether the horse (or burro) stays with the trainer that adopted it, or goes home with a new family, it’s usually a real win,” she said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-work-in-progress-recently-wild-mustangs-and-burros-show-their-new-skills-at-mustang/article_d8307f90-1ce4-11ee-aa5e-37247fe862af.html | 2023-07-09T00:42:08 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-work-in-progress-recently-wild-mustangs-and-burros-show-their-new-skills-at-mustang/article_d8307f90-1ce4-11ee-aa5e-37247fe862af.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — On Friday night at about 7 p.m., officers with the Midland Police Department and Midland Fire-EMS responded to a call in reference to a male struck by a train in the 200 block of West Industrial Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 27-year-old male lying on the north side of the railroad tracks. Investigators learned that the male was walking westbound along the tracks and was struck by the train, also traveling westbound.
Attempts to notify the next of kin are ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/train-and-pedestrian-accident-leaves-one-dead/513-3dc9900d-2fbe-4210-841e-0016cc87d43b | 2023-07-09T00:42:40 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/train-and-pedestrian-accident-leaves-one-dead/513-3dc9900d-2fbe-4210-841e-0016cc87d43b |
MIDLAND, Texas — Soccer is alive and well in the Permian Basin. West Texas FC is in its first season in franchise history and is already making waves in the National Premier Soccer League.
"To be a part of this team, I can't explain it with my own words because it's a feeling that I cannot describe," captain Fernando Gutierrez said. "To be part of this team, those teammates, the coach, the staff, the owners. [...] I don't know how to describe it."
"We've been coming in every since week and putting in the performances that we've done and it's all because of them, their support at our home field," head coach Victor Domingues said.
"When we go out on the pitch and see all the people out there with the drums. The kids coming out with our player, "Domingues continued.
The squad has already clinched a playoff spot, sitting firmly at number three in the Lone Star conference standings. This comes after West Texas knocked off top-ranked Lubbock on Wednesday 1-0 in extra time.
"From arrival time and being there, being on the field, these guys were just ready to go," Domingues said. "Going out there and putting the performance that we did was just amazing and just an amazing feeling."
Now, the WTX FC prepares for a rematch with the Matadors. This time in Midland at Astound Broadband Stadium on Saturday.
"Whoever likes soccer, they know what playing with the crowd and that atmosphere," Gutierrez said. "You need mental preparation. You go 100% every single play, every single action."
"You're going to see good soccer: possession of the ball, good dribbles," captain Gustavo Barroso said. "We're scoring a lot of goals; 20 goals in 10 games, so it's two per game. So you can expect two goals tomorrow, at least."
"Hopefully, you know, we can kind of replicate what Lubbock's doing with 5300," Domingues said. "We can pack that stadium and put on a show for them. The same way they've been putting on a show for us."
"For us, it's going to be super exciting to see the stands and all the bleachers full," Gutierrez said. "It's going to help us a lot. It's gonna give us that breath to keep fighting, and it's going to help us a lot during the game. I think they can change the final score if they come to support us. It's going to be super positive for us.
This game starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets start at $8. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-fc-prepares-for-regular-season-finale/513-660a32aa-6c0a-44ae-8f57-7802d32ba959 | 2023-07-09T00:42:46 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-fc-prepares-for-regular-season-finale/513-660a32aa-6c0a-44ae-8f57-7802d32ba959 |
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