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GRAPEVINE, Texas — Family and friends of 36-year-old Jennifer Holmes are raising funds to give the mother of two from Coppell a proper funeral. She was found dead in Grapevine Lake last Thursday.
By Sunday, the man Holmes was living with had been arrested and charged with her murder.
But burning questions still surround Holmes' death. Longtime friend Brittney Clark is one of the loudest ones asking "why?"
"It's so disgusting to me," Clark said. "Her family, her kids, we all want to know why. Why would you take somebody's life like you did?"
Daniel Burch remains in the Tarrant County Jail as of Monday night, charged with Holmes' murder. His bond is $150,000, which is low for such an allegation.
Per Clark, she and Holmes' family are not happy about it.
"It's a slap in the face. $150,000 is like nothing," Clark said.
Clark said that Holmes lived with Burch after losing her home to a fire. She added that the two were friends who once met at a party.
Clark also said that Burch may have wanted something more than friendship with Holmes, who didn't share the same feelings, but police haven't said anything regarding that being a motive.
Per his arrest documents, Burch told investigators that he took Holmes to the lake because she was causing problems and threatening to leave.
He said he hoped the visit would calm her down, but he said he shot Holmes four times when she jumped out of his car and shoved him.
He said he took her lifeless body into the lake and left her there.
This is the sole narrative police are working with as they gather more evidence.
Clark, who has known Holmes since the ninth grade, said the details of Burch's alleged confession made her sick.
"I was just floored. I cried all Saturday night and Sunday. That was my best friend, somebody I have so many memories with. To hear someone took her life that way--you get so many emotions," Clark said.
"I will miss everything about her. She was so loyal. She was kind, caring, and would do anything for anybody."
Clark said that Holmes had two pre-teen children and that she loved them dearly.
Clark set up an online fundraiser to help Holmes' family.
Holmes' family is now coming in from out of state for her funeral. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/friends-family-of-woman-found-dead-grapevine-lake-say-accused-killers-bond-too-low/287-fd26ae42-7908-4833-8889-1298ed4216b8 | 2023-07-11T15:12:45 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/friends-family-of-woman-found-dead-grapevine-lake-say-accused-killers-bond-too-low/287-fd26ae42-7908-4833-8889-1298ed4216b8 |
SAN ANTONIO — An altercation between two men led to one of the men stabbing the other one multiple times, police say.
It happened around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday on the 800 block of Amberstone in the Stone Oak area.
Police said the suspect stabbed the victim four times. Both men are in their 30s or 40s, police say. It is unclear what the relationship between the two men is, officials say.
This is a developing story.
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A July 4 shooting in Denton left a 10-year-old boy in critical condition, police said.
Cody John, a child described by his grandparents as “full of life,” is fighting for his life in the intensive care unit at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth.
“He likes to swim, ride bikes, cook,” his grandmother, Vickie Cross, told WFAA.
Gun violence changed her grandson’s life in an instant.
“It’s a nightmare that you don’t wake up from,” Cross said. “This is incomprehensible… how anyone can try to murder an innocent 10-year-old child.
According to the Denton Police Department, Cody was in his great-grandmother’s front yard with his mom, where they live.
Police said the mom’s ex-boyfriend, Travis Rollins, drove to the home near the 3900 block of Teasley Lane and began firing repeatedly.
“He chased her with an AR back inside the residence,” Cross said.
According to Cross, Rollins drove 60 miles from Midlothian to Denton.
Police said Rollins shot Cody. Cody’s step-grandfather, Michael Cross, told WFAA the child was in the face and twice in the head, totaling six gunshot wounds.
“My daughter cradled my grandson trying to encourage him to stay alive,” Vickie Cross said.
Cody was airlifted to Cook Children’s in Fort Worth.
“It’s a miracle that he made it here,” Michael Cross said.
According to his grandparents, Cody has a ruptured lung, broken femur and fractured jaw. His bladder now has a bullet hole, and one of the bullets will stay in his brain forever.
“He’s fighting for his life,” Michael Cross said. “He’s got tubes in him all over, and if he survives, we have no idea what his quality of life will be.”
Cody's grandparents wanted WFAA to share a photo of the 10-year-old in the hospital to show the impact of gun violence on the child's life.
Cody has already undergone multiple surgeries, but his life is still in limbo, according to Cross.
“To see him in that bed being kept alive with machines, not able to communicate, get up and play like other kids this summer… he didn’t deserve this,” Vickie Cross said as she wept.
The Cross family claims the suspect, Rollins, was violent with their daughter during their relationship. They told WFAA their daughter reported the abuse to Midlothian police and ended the relationship.
WFAA reached out to Midlothian police, but we have yet to receive additional information.
“No one ever dreamed that he would take a firearm and try to murder this little 10 year old boy,” Vickie Cross said.
Rollins is being held in the Denton County Jail with a bail set at $1.1 million. He faces two aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges.
The shooting investigation is ongoing.
The Cross family has set up a GoFundMe to cover Cody’s hospital expenses.
“We need the community’s support and prayer,” Vickie Cross said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/denton-texas-10-year-old-shot-by-moms-ex-boyfriend-police-say/287-679bcfc4-e5bb-4e38-9511-e3c2516ad149 | 2023-07-11T15:26:01 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/denton-texas-10-year-old-shot-by-moms-ex-boyfriend-police-say/287-679bcfc4-e5bb-4e38-9511-e3c2516ad149 |
Salem council approves wage tax to pay for fire, police, homelessness services
After four hours of public testimony and debate, Salem City Council voted Monday night to approve a new wage tax to pay for fire, police and homelessness services.
The "Safe Salem" payroll tax will be imposed on 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.
A payroll tax calculator is available at egov.cityofsalem.net/PayrollTaxCalculator/. A person earning the average hourly rate of $29.90, which equates to $62,192 a year, would be taxed $42.19 a month — $506.24 a year.
The funds generated could only be used for community safety, which includes police services, fire, emergency medical services, 911 call services, code enforcement and unsheltered services.
Members of the public filled Salem City Council Chambers for the meeting. More than 200 pages of written testimony were submitted to the city, most in opposition to the proposed tax.
The motion to move the payroll tax forward passed in a 5-4 vote, with councilors Julie Hoy, Vanessa Nordyke, Deanna Gwyn and Jose Gonzalez voting against it.
Hoy sought to extend the public comment period and send the issue to voters. Both motions failed with the same divide.
Gwyn chided the council for moving forward with the payroll tax.
"Shame on you," she said. "Shame on you."
Mayor Chris Hoy took issue with her statement, saying it was okay to disagree but personal attacks were unnecessary.
"That's not appreciated," he said.
The proposed tax would bring in an estimated $27.9 million annually. City officials said the funding is needed to maintain current services in light of a projected budget shortfall.
Related:What’s on the line as Salem faces $11M budget shortfall? Here are 5 things to know
'You need to do better'
Residents and business owners said the tax would be overly burdensome on workers, especially during these times of high inflation and cost of living.
Some said it would keep them from paying their rent and push people into homelessness.
"Taking my hard-earned money doesn't sit well with me," said one resident. "You need to do better with what you have. Hands off my paycheck."
Jolene Koch said she drives an hour to work in Salem and faces taxation without representation.
"I got three kids... I don't need another tax," she said tearfully.
Others representing businesses and organizations voiced their opposition.
"Businesses operate in a competitive labor market," Salem Electric general manager Tony Schacher wrote in a letter to the council. "If implemented, we believe the proposed payroll tax will create a barrier for many Salem businesses to recruit and retain skilled employees who are essential to their operations."
In a 2-1 vote, the Polk County Commissioners signed testimony opposing the payroll tax as unfair to workers who could neither vote on this proposal nor have a representative in city government that they could vote out of office for the decision.
In the letter, the commissioners cited the fact that many Polk County residents who commute to work in Salem do not live in the city. They questioned the constitutionality of the "tax scheme."
"For the citizens of Polk County that will be impacted by this tax plan, we implore you to reconsider this faulty taxing scheme and any other that fails to consider the sanctity of transparent government and the relationship of trust to those that govern," the letter stated.
Corri Falardeau, executive director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, estimated the tax would cost residents of Keizer who work in Salem $3 million.
Mike Erdmann, chief executive officer at Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties, urged the council to bring the issue to voters. He said the shortfall was a self-inflicted problem.
"The city has kicked the can down the road for several years and now it finds itself needing to act rapidly," he said.
Erdmann said the construction and contracting industries were concerned about the burden of the tax and their ability to attract workers.
Protecting existing services
Leaders with Church at the Park, which manages the city's microshelter villages and provides services to homeless people throughout the region, wrote in support of the payroll tax, saying it would fund vital programs, keep people safe and limit the number of encampments in the city.
"Aside from the fact that living in encampments is unsafe and unhealthy, it burdens our emergency services, and it costs the city and taxpayers exorbitant money," Church at the Park leaders said in a statement of support.
Almost 200 people are living at the city's two microshelter sites. Hundreds more have passed through the shelters since the villages opened in 2021. The majority have moved on to positive destinations like permanent housing and transitional living, according to DJ Vincent, founding pastor with Church at the Park.
"According to Salem’s city manager, if the tax does not pass, funding to the homeless navigation center and C@P’s Village of Hope and CCS sites would likely be the first cuts," organization leaders said.
This means those 200 people would be back living in vehicles and parks, they added.
Vincent testified in favor of the tax and tried to illustrate what would happen if the city said "no" to funding programs like the microshelters.
He said 400 people are currently on the waitlist and over the years, the program has helped shelter 935 people.
Paul Tigan, an outgoing member of the city's Citizen Budget Committee, said Salem could not cost-cut its way out of a deficit.
Faced with the unpopular decision of raising revenue or cutting costs, the city risks slashing it budget into being a less livable, less safe community, he added.
Handcuffed by state restrictions
Officials said Salem is not the only city facing a budget shortfall.
"Cities across Oregon are facing similar structural imbalances between revenues and expenditures," city manager Keith Stahley said, pointing to state property tax measures from the 1990s that cap tax revenues as one the reasons behind the deficit.
As a result, the money the city receives from property taxes is not keeping up with inflation and population growth.
The city has known for years it would be facing a shortfall.
City leaders reduced services and slowed hiring in the years since the 2008 recession to keep general fund services solvent. Before the pandemic, the city added the city operations fee and considered putting an employee-paid payroll tax on the May 2020 ballot.
The pandemic put a pause on the payroll push.
Stahley said the city has been in survival mode for the past 15 years and is operating on a razor's edge.
Other cities in Oregon have opted to add a payroll tax to address budget shortfalls.
In 2021, Eugene implemented a payroll tax to pay for new police officers, emergency services and homelessness reduction efforts. It was set to generate $23.6 million annually.
Salem's 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.
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/2023/07/11/salem-workers-new-payroll-tax-starting-next-summer-city-council-police-fire-homeless/70389659007/ | 2023-07-11T15:29:57 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/11/salem-workers-new-payroll-tax-starting-next-summer-city-council-police-fire-homeless/70389659007/ |
Why some Oregon DMV offices may be closed to renew your license, transfer title to a car
The Dallas and Stayton offices have been closed at times this summer, as have many smaller offices throughout the state.
The Department of Motor Vehicles office in Stayton is like a lot of small-town branches for local and state government.
It occupies part of a building — that actually has a Sublimity address — that includes an office for the Marion County Sheriff’s, a campus for Chemeketa Community College and an office for SNAP benefits.
And it’s usually not busy.
But if you show up there this summer to renew your driver’s license or transfer the title to a car, there’s a chance the office will be closed.
The Stayton office has been closed six days this summer and the Dallas one has been closed three. Other DMV offices in Cave Junction, McMinnville, Lakeview and Redmond have experienced sporadic closures this summer.
Why some Oregon DMV offices have been closed
DMV spokesperson Michelle Godfrey said the department has been experiencing staffing shortages that have affected several of its smaller branches through the state.
And summer is the busiest time of the year at many DMV offices. Children are out of school and people taking vacation time can spend time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a weekday at a DMV office.
DMV is short of staffing state-wide, Godfrey said.
Godfrey said that when bigger and busier offices like the ones in Salem run short of employees, employees from the smaller branches like Stayton or Dallas can be moved to the bigger ones in Salem to keep them operating.
As of July 6, there were 77 jobs listed at www.odotjobs.com.
“We would love for people to apply,” she said. “We have lots of positions available.”
Godfrey said training new staff takes significant time due to the complex nature of the tasks required of its employees.
How the DMV is handling the closures
The Stayton and Dallas offices each need two staff members so they can operate each day. That’s been too much for them on some days this summer.
“And Dallas is a smaller office,” Godfrey said. “We’ve had a lot of people out, calling out. We’re kind of at minimum staff as it stands.”
The two DMV locations in Salem are at 955 Lancaster Drive and 4825 Commercial Street. Those and the branch in Woodburn at 1575 Mt. Hood Ave. have yet to be closed due to being short staffed this summer.
The current closure lists are available at https://www.oregon.gov/das/Pages/buildingclosure.aspx.
Taking closures day by day
DMV offices being closed is not new for DMV. The state closed six DMV offices for the summer last year, including Stayton, citing the lack of staff.
But Godfrey said the department doesn’t anticipate the closures at the smaller offices will continue this summer.
“We take it day by day,” she said. “We plan for absences that we know about and we schedule accordingly. But like I say, we’re operating at minimal staffing levels.”
One way to avoid showing up at a closed branch is to make appointments to conduct business with DMV at oregondmv.com.
But if the appointment is at a smaller location, it is recommended checking the appointment on the day before going to the branch.
Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/07/11/oregon-department-of-motor-vehicles-office-closures-staffing-shortages-dmv/70380998007/ | 2023-07-11T15:29:58 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/07/11/oregon-department-of-motor-vehicles-office-closures-staffing-shortages-dmv/70380998007/ |
STATEWIDE -- The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is getting the word out about its efforts to help older Mainers access nutritious food.
The food bank held an event to raise awareness about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which supplies seniors with healthy food provided by the USDA.
The monthly program provides eligible miners over the age of 60 with about 30 pounds of shelf-stable food.
The boxes include a variety of canned fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein.
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Gina Bingham credits the food bank's partners and volunteers across the state for the program's success.
"We use our network of over 600 partners throughout the state of Maine to help distribute these boxes... ...we are also looking for folks that can come and share skills with us too. It's not just packing boxes as far as volunteering here. We are looking for folks who have special skills to give any organization."
Last year, Good Shepherd packed more than sixty-eight thousand boxes, and this year, they're looking to help even more people.
To learn more about how to volunteer or check your eligibility, visit GSFB.org. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/good-shepherd-food-bank-working-to-supply-older-mainers-with-healthy-food/article_aebf3ace-1f97-11ee-bc99-0b1d19f8f6d2.html | 2023-07-11T15:31:55 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/good-shepherd-food-bank-working-to-supply-older-mainers-with-healthy-food/article_aebf3ace-1f97-11ee-bc99-0b1d19f8f6d2.html |
Snake River at Jackson291 cfs
Snake River at Palisades13,500 cfs
Snake River at Heise14,400 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot2,040 cfs
Snake River at American Falls16,200 cfs
Snake River at Milner2,998 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey251 cfs
Jackson Lake is 90% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 95% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 70% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 84% of capacity.
As of July 10 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_72f969fc-1f5a-11ee-aaa1-2b09ea2c8355.html | 2023-07-11T15:33:21 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_72f969fc-1f5a-11ee-aaa1-2b09ea2c8355.html |
Mark your calendars for fair and rodeo festivities happening in the Magic Valley during July, August and September.
Camas County
The fair will begin at 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at Camas Avenue West in Fairfield. Events will continue throughout the weekend and will end at 3 p.m. Aug. 6.
Lincoln County
The fair and rodeo will begin with the junior rodeo on July 22 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Shoshone. The rodeos will continue at 8 p.m. July 27-28. A variety of events will continue throughout the week. The fair ends July 30 after the antique tractor pull at 5 p.m.
Minidoka County
The fair and rodeo will run July 31 through Aug. 5 at 85 E. Baseline Road in Rupert.
Junior rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3.
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Fair ticket prices for adults are $10 per person. The cost for children between ages 6-12 is $6 and infants under age 6 have free admission. A family special for two adults and four kids is $35.
Jerome County
The fair will begin at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Jerome County Fairgrounds. Rodeos are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9 in the DePew Arena.
Events will continue throughout the week and end at 10 p.m. Aug. 12.
To purchase tickets online, visit tickets.jeromecountyfair.com/tickets.
Blaine County
The 4-H fair will begin at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 7 and will end with English Horse Show on Aug. 14 in Hailey.
The ATV Rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 10. The kid’s rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 11. The Fall Rodeo event will start at 7 p.m. Aug. 12.
Gooding County
The Gooding Junior Rodeo will begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. The Gooding Pro Rodeo will begin from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 16-19.
A parade will start at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16 on Main Street and the line-up is at 4 p.m. near the College of Southern Idaho Round Building.
Carnival wristbands, $25 per person, are available for purchase between July 3 and Aug. 11 at the Gooding Fair office. To purchase online tickets, visit tickets.goodingprorodeo.com/p/tickets.
Cassia County
The fair will begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at Elba Avenue in Burley. The events will continue for three days until the fair ends at 12 p.m. Aug. 19.
The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. Aug. 17-19. Gates open at 7 p.m. and Mutton Bustin starts at 7:30 p.m.
A concert featuring musician Craig Morgan will begin at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena. Tickets are $15 for wooden bleacher seats and $25 for grandstand and arena seating.
On-site tickets will be available starting at 11 a.m. July 20 through Aug. 19. To purchase tickets online, visit myidahotix.com/organizations/cassia-county-fair-and-rodeo.
Twin Falls County
Gates will open at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 (Labor Day) at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds in Filer.
Magic Valley Stampede Rodeo will begin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at the fairgrounds.
Musician Mitchell Tenpenny will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in the Shouse Arena.
Fair gate admission is $7 for ages 13 and above, $5 for ages 6-12.
To purchase online tickets for the fair, rodeo or concert visit www.tfcfair.com/p/buy-tickets. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/magic-valley-fairs-and-rodeos-2023/article_1e037cba-1c37-11ee-a295-23e77c381e5a.html | 2023-07-11T15:33:28 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/magic-valley-fairs-and-rodeos-2023/article_1e037cba-1c37-11ee-a295-23e77c381e5a.html |
Q: On Poleline Road traveling west, drivers that reside on the south side are driving in the passing lane backing up traffic. What’s the protocol?
A: The answer can be found in Idaho Statute 49-633, Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ken Mencl said.
Idaho Code states the following when passing on the right is permitted:
1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
- When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn
- Upon a highway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle
2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. That movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
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The Idaho Driver’s Handbook states you may pass a vehicle on the right only in the situations listed below and only if you can do so safely. This movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway. Passing on the right is prohibited except in the following circumstances:
- When the vehicle you’re overtaking on a two-lane, two-way road is signaling to turn left
- On a one-way or multi-lane street with two or more lanes going in one direction
Have a question? Just ask and we’ll find an answer for you. Email your question to Kimberly Williams-Brackett at timesnewscuriousmind@gmail.com with “Curious Mind” in the subject line.
Have a question? Just ask and we’ll find an answer for you. Email your question to Kimberly Williams-Brackett at timesnewscuriousmind@gmail.com with “Curious Mind” in the subject line. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-rules-of-the-road-for-motor-vehicles-passing-on-the-right/article_8b767ba0-1f5f-11ee-ab1b-f73ed5b63516.html | 2023-07-11T15:33:34 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-rules-of-the-road-for-motor-vehicles-passing-on-the-right/article_8b767ba0-1f5f-11ee-ab1b-f73ed5b63516.html |
Detroit police, fire pensioners push back on bankruptcy ruling to extend payments
Detroit ― The Police and Fire Retirement System of Detroit filed on Monday a motion for reconsideration, pushing back on a federal bankruptcy judge's ruling in favor of the Duggan administration's plan to extend the city's pension payment obligations over 30 years rather than 20 years.
The city's police and fire retirees are continuing litigation that has been ongoing since August when the city administration initially filed suit against the pension system to enforce a 30-year pay-out schedule. On June 26, Judge Thomas Tucker ruled in the city's favor, stating that a 30-year amortization period is "indeed part of the (bankruptcy) Plan of Adjustment and that the Police Fire Retirement System cannot change it."
The new motion seeks clarification of the court's possible imposition of a 6.75% rate of return that was specifically set to expire after 10 years under the Plan of Adjustment, the bankruptcy exit plan. After June 30, the pension fund's rate of return and its amortization funding policy are within the purview of the Police and Fire Retirement System's Board of Trustees and Investment Committee, according to the pensioners' filing.
At the 30-year determined rate, the city will complete its debt obligations in 2054. Police and fire retirees want their pension fund to be made whole sooner.
The city of Detroit would have paid $12 million more a year under the police and fire retirees' preferred 20-year amortization period, an amount the administration of Mayor Mike Duggan said was too expensive. The administration's plan to stretch out its payments results in a smaller hit to the city's coffers initially and allows it to pay off pension debts "sustainably over 30 years," according to the Duggan administration's court filing.
The payment plan is part of a city bankruptcy settlement dating from 2014 that allowed Detroit to delay retiree pension fund payments until this year. The city officially resumed contributions to its two pension funds this month.
Tucker argued in his ruling that a 30-year amortization term in the Plan of Adjustment "did not and should not come as a surprise to anyone, and certainly not the PFRS." The judge said the amortization was "clear in the 40-year projections" in the city's filings from "at least as early as" May 5, 2014.
"These projections were used as a fundamental basis on which the feasibility of the city’s plan was demonstrated at trial, and on which the court found that the plan was feasible," he wrote.
However, in the new motion, the police and fire pension system requested that the court clarify its ruling, arguing that an "internal inconsistency exists in the confirmation opinion itself on the amortization and interest rate issues, so it cannot serve as the 'plan.'" The pensioners also state: "There was no finding of fact or conclusion of law in the confirmation opinion approving an amortization or extending the interest rate to 30 years."
The leaders of the pension system authorized this reconsideration motion to alter or amend the ruling.
"The bottom line is, they took it to 30 years which overstepped the Plan of Adjustment and no change on the 6.75% funding rate which is clearly stated to be 10 years in the Plan of Adjustment but is extended over 30 years in the previous ruling," spokesman Bruce Babiarz said.
The city does not comment on pending litigation.
srahal@detroitnews.com
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Flint woman, 66, charged with embezzlement after draining man's finances, AG says
A Flint woman faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking large sums of money from a man she had an affair with as his cognitive state declined, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Monday.
Constance Marie Roberts, 66, was arraigned Monday in Flint's 67th District Court on four counts of embezzling $100,000 or more from a vulnerable adult and four counts of failure to file taxes after allegedly taking large sums of money and multiple vehicles from the victim, Nessel said in a news release.
Roberts allegedly had a long-term relationship with an unidentified married man 20 years older than her, who would occasionally give Roberts small gifts of money and property. As the victim "started to exhibit cognitive decline," Roberts allegedly drained the victim’s checking and savings accounts, with a combined balance of approximately $3 million dollars, between 2018 and 2021, Nessel said.
Additionally, Roberts, according to authorities, failed to report the income on her Michigan tax returns.
“Many older adults have saved for retirement their entire working lives, and sadly they must also plan to protect their assets from people in their lives who would take advantage of them,” Nessel said. “My office will continue to investigate and prosecute complaints of financial exploitation committed against seniors and other vulnerable adults.”
Each count of embezzlement is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The tax counts are felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison, the attorney general said.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 20.
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Nessel blames private firm for alleged murderer's Montana escape, launches probe
With an alleged murderer in custody following his escape from a Montana gas station Sunday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel blamed the mishap on the private transport company her agency hired and said she's launched an investigation into how the prisoner managed to slip away.
Chadwick Mobley was captured at about 6 p.m. Monday in Plains, Montana after escaping a day earlier while in the custody of Prisoner Transport Services, the Nashville firm that was bringing Mobley to Michigan to face charges in the 2011 murder of 20-year-old Andrea Eilber in Lapeer County. The victim's ex-boyfriend, Kenneth Grondin, was convicted of the murder and since 2018 has been on house arrest awaiting a new trial after his appeal was granted.
As Nessel investigates how Mobley escaped the transport crew, she said she has deployed special agents from her office to bring the suspect to Michigan to face first-degree murder charges.
"The failure of Prisoner Transport Services to safely and securely transport Mobley to Michigan placed the people of Northwestern Montana in considerable and grave danger," Nessel said in a statement. "This is not the work we expect on behalf of the Michigan Department of Attorney General and we have already begun a thorough review of the failures in this process."
Prisoner Transport Services officials did not immediately return an email Tuesday morning requesting a response.
Michigan State Police focused on Mobley as a suspect in the murder in January, when MSP hired a private firm to test the DNA from a cigarette butt found near the crime scene. The DNA match led investigators to Mobley, who was living in his truck in Utah.
After MSP detectives questioned Mobley in Utah, the suspect fled and was on the lam for weeks. He was arrested June 28 by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department in Libby, Montana, "with the help of a citizen in our county," Sanders County Sheriff's officials said in a Facebook post. "Lincoln County held the man until the agency with the warrant set up transport. Neither Lincoln or Sanders County is responsible for the escape. The private transport is."
On Sunday, the Sanders County Sheriff's Office posted a Facebook message warning that Mobley had escaped from the custody of the private transport company at the Plains Town Pump Exxon gas station in Plains, which is about 115 miles southeast of Libby, Montana.
Sanders County Sheriff's on Monday evening posted that Mobley had been arrested at about 6 p.m. in Plains, Montana, about a mile from where the gas station from which he escaped. Authorities lauded residents who saw him and called police.
"Special shout to the citizens that saw and made the call and helped watch. Thank you Plains Police Officer Geenen," said a post on the Sanders County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. "... Great work by all, together we made a difference! Not just for our community, but for the victims of the crimes he is suspected of, and being charged with."
Grondin's brother, Kyle Grondin, told The Detroit News Monday that Mobley's escape was "just par for the course for the shoddy way this case has been handled from the start."
The attorney general's release said Prisoner Transport Services "is the only private transfer service available in Montana."
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Police investigating woman's suspicious death in Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti police are investigating a woman's suspicious death after finding her dead during a welfare check.
Officers were called at about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to the area of North River Street and North Street for a report of a disturbance.
They arrived and found a lone man under the influence of a controlled substance, authorities said. They spoke to the man who told them that his spouse was dead at their residence.
Officers went to the home in the 800 block of Armstrong Drive to conduct a welfare check and found a deceased woman.
Investigators said the cause of her death is unknown, but due to previous events and circumstances, they are treating it as suspicious.
Anyone with information about the woman's death should call the Ypsilanti Police Department's tip line at (734) 292-5429.
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Ford exec accused of assaulting wife, threatening to burn her $10K purses
Police say the head of a Ford Motor Co. unit threatened to burn his wife's $10,000 purses with a butane torch and assaulted her over the weekend.
Franck Louis-Victor, 50, of Bloomfield Township, was charged Monday in court with felonious assault and arson-preparation to burn, officials said.
Louis-Victor is CEO of Ford Next LLC and vice president of Ford Motor Company's New Businesses Platform, according to the company's website. Ford Next was created in 2022 to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles and foster new technology businesses. Louis-Victor was tapped to run the unit by Ford CEO Jim Farley.
A judge set Louis-Victor's bond at $25,000 and scheduled his next court appearance for July 18. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison for the assault charge and up to five years for the arson charge.
Bloomfield Township Police Department officers were called Saturday to Louis-Victor's home in the 160 block of Vorn Lane near Maple and Lahser roads for a report of a domestic assault, officials said in a statement Tuesday.
According to a preliminary investigation, the victim told officers that she and her husband, Louis-Victor, were in an argument when he threatened to burn two of her purses, each valued at about $10,000, with a lit butane torch. She told police after she took the purses away from him, he turned the torch towards her and said he would harm her if he couldn't damage the handbags, police said.
Later during the fight, he allegedly slapped the woman, headbutted her and struck her with a Google Nest Hub device, cutting her under the left eye. The woman later sought treatment at a hospital.
Detectives said they interviewed Louis-Victor and he made statements that supported the victim's account of events. They then arrested him and took him to the Oakland County Jail to await charges. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, he had not posted bond.
Amy Mast, a Ford Next spokeswoman, said the company cannot comment on the incident or Louis-Victor's charges.
"We are aware of what has been reported in the press, but it would be inappropriate to comment on personal matters," she said Tuesday in a statement.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona man is headed to prison for the fatal stabbing of a coworker nearly three years ago.
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Just before 9:30 p.m. on August 14, 2020, Volusia County Deputies were called to the RaceTrac gas station on Howland Blvd. where they found two men with stab wounds.
One of the victims, identified as 30-year-old Yoni Cipriano-Cruz, was not breathing when deputies arrived at the scene and later died at the hospital. The second victim was treated for multiple stab wounds to his upper body and survived.
Investigators learned the victims were coworkers who were traveling back to Volusia County in a van with two other men after completing a job in Tampa.
According to the sheriff’s office, the four men stopped and bought beer to drink on the ride home, and several empty beer cans were found in the van.
As the group entered Volusia County on I-4, deputies say Christopher Sanchez-Roman, who was seated behind the driver, became angry because he felt he was “being made fun of” by the others.
This past week in Volusia County, Defendant Christopher Sanchez-Roman was sentenced to 30 years in Florida State Prison. The defendant pled to Second-Degree Murder and Attempted Second-Degree Murder last month.
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Investigators say Sanchez-Roman grabbed a knife from the pocket behind the seat and stabbed Cipriano-Cruz, who was in the front-passenger seat.
Cipriano-Cruz was stabbed in the neck and arm before Sanchez-Roman turned the knife on the other victim who was in the back seat with him. The driver then pulled into the RaceTrac and called for help.
Sanchez-Roman was immediately arrested.
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He pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder and attempted murder.
Sanchez-Roman, now 36-years-old, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in Florida State prison.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Fugitives are hiding out and building dangerous structures on islands where some of you dock your boat.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — If your goal is to help Florida’s sea turtles and manatees, there’s an easy way to stick to it.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is selling collectible stickers with the proceeds benefiting sea turtle and manatee conservation efforts.
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Every July, the commission unveils new manatee and sea turtle decals, which are available with a $5 donation at any Florida tax collector’s office.
Officials said the stickers are waterproof and can stick to your water bottle, laptop, boat or car bumper.
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“Proudly displaying your manatee or sea turtle decal is a great way to raise awareness about challenges facing these iconic Florida species,” said Ron Mezich, who leads the FWC’s Imperiled Species Management Section. “And even more importantly, all proceeds from the decals go directly to helping these species and conserving their habitats.”
The “Healthy Manatees Need Healthy Habitat” decal shows a manatee mom and calf resting in a submerged aquatic vegetation bed.
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The “Healthy Turtles Need Healthy Habitats” decal features a green sea turtle in a green seagrass bed.
You can also support these species by purchasing a “Save the Manatee” or “Helping Sea Turtles Survive” license plate at your local Tax Collector’s office. For additional information about how to get involved, you can also visit the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s website at widlifeflorida.org.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — If you’re looking to apply for a passport or marriage license but don’t have time to go during the week, you’re in luck.
The Orange County Clerk of Courts is opening select locations on one Saturday a month through the end of the year.
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The Winter Park and Ocoee branches will be open for services such as marriage licenses and ceremonies, passports, and payments on the third Saturday of every month.
These branch offices are open on the following Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon:
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- Saturday, July 15
- Saturday, Aug. 19
- Saturday, Sept. 16
- Saturday, Oct. 21
- Saturday, Nov. 18
- Saturday, Dec. 16
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The same services offered during the week at branch locations will be available on these select Saturdays. Appointments will also be available for passports and marriage services.
“I wanted to expand our hours to allow customers the option of accessing our services on some Saturdays. We all know how busy work and school can be for families, so this is another option to make doing business with us easier,” Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell said.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — An Osceola County deputy was fired after he was arrested on charges related to domestic violence, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
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The Sheriff’s Office said Orlando police arrested Osceola County Deputy Alex Valentin on charges of battery, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
The agency said Valentin was “immediately terminated” because of the allegations.
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The Sheriff’s Office said it had employed Valentin for about 11 years.
“The Sheriff and members of the Sheriff’s Office support and concern is with the victim,” a spokesman said.
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HCA Healthcare sustained a data breach, exposing the personal information of potentially 11 million customers nationwide, the health system said Monday.
In greater Richmond, patients of Chippenham Hospital, Johnston-Willis, Henrico Doctors' Hospital and TriCities Hospital were affected. One of the country's largest hospital systems, HCA operates 180 hospitals and 2,300 ambulatory sites in 20 states and the United Kingdom.
"This may be one of the biggest health care-related breaches of the year and one of the biggest of all time," Brett Callow, an analyst at antivirus software maker Emsisoft, told CNBC. "That said, despite affecting millions of people, it may not be as harmful as other breaches."
An unknown party stole and posted to a hacking forum information used in automated emails, including names, locations, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and patient service dates. The hacker made the information for sale, according to DataBreaches.net.
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HCA said it believes the exposed information doesn't include patients' treatments, diagnoses, conditions, credit card information, account numbers, passwords or Social Security numbers.
But DataBreaches reported that some of the information released includes mention of a "lung cancer assessment." HCA said that while that information corresponds to a particular hospital, it isn't linked to specific patients.
It's unclear exactly how many patients were affected, according to DataBreaches.net. While the breach includes 27 million lines of data, the number of patients could exceed 11 million.
HCA said it learned of the breach July 5 and will contact impacted patients with more information.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the leaders of the military organization's member nations have agreed to allow Ukraine to join “when allies agree and conditions are met.” Stoltenberg spoke on Tuesday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky blasted the alliance’s failure to set a timetable for Ukraine’s membership as “absurd.” Stoltenberg told reporters that leaders "have reaffirmed Ukraine will become a member of NATO and agreed to remove the requirement for a membership action plan.” He says the decision will change Ukraine’s membership path from two steps to one step but added that Ukraine would join “when allies agree and conditions are met.”
Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau. Prime Day, a two-day event, kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. In guidance published last week, the Better Business Bureau reminded consumers to watch out for lookalike websites, too-good-to-be-true social media ads, unsolicited emails or calls and more near Prime Day and other sales events this month beyond Amazon’s.
A grand jury being seated Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia's 2020 election
A new grand jury being seated this week in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or his allies for their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating since shortly after Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to ask him to find just enough votes to beat Democrat Joe Biden. The investigation expanded to include examination of a slate of Republican fake electors, other phone calls to Georgia officials and unfounded allegations of widespread election fraud. Willis is expected to present her case before one of two grand juries being seated Tuesday.
Ukraine's Energy Minister says the catastrophic collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine has made Kyiv worried that Russia might stage an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to foment panic and quell Ukrainian advances on the frontline. Herman Halushchenko said the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam while under Russian control in the Kherson region proved “there are no red lines” for Moscow in the war. While Russia accuses Ukraine of bombarding the Kakhovka dam, Kyiv blames Moscow for the attack on the dam in late May “For many many people it sounded ridiculous… and when it happened everybody understood that there are no red lines for them,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press.
The Kremlin says mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's commanders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin five days after staging a short-lived rebellion. Kremlin officials say the commanders pledged loyalty to the Russian government. The announcement Monday about the meeting in Moscow was the latest twist in a baffling episode that has raised questions about the power and influence held by both men. A Kremlin spokesman said the three-hour meeting took place on June 29. It involved not only Prigozhin but commanders from his Wagner Group military contractor. Putin gave an assessment of Wagner’s actions on the battlefield in Ukraine and of the revolt itself.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are asking a judge to postpone his criminal trial without setting a new date as he stands accused of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate. In a late Monday filing, Trump’s defense attorneys said the case was “extraordinary,” with a large volume of documents and footage to be reviewed as the former president leads the race for the Republican nomination to unseat President Joe Biden. They cited challenges to select jurors and concerns about whether he would get a fair trial if scheduled before the November 2024 election.
Archeologists are digging in a central Nebraska field trying to find the bodies of children who were buried more than a century ago at a Native American boarding school. Crews are using shovels, trowels and smaller tools to find any remains. The children once attended the Genoa Indian Industrial School west of Omaha. The school opened in 1884 and at its height was home to nearly 600 students before closing in 1931. Residents of the tiny community of Genoa have been looking for the cemetery for decades with help from researchers and state officials.
Police say the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area and triggered a nationwide scare has died. Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts, said Monday that officers, firefighters and EMTs responded to a report of an unresponsive person at about 4 p.m. Sunday. They found James Lewis dead in his home in the city. Police say he was 76. Police say the death is not considered suspicious. No one was ever charged in the deaths of seven people who took drugs laced with cyanide. But Lewis served more than 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to Johnson & Johnson, demanding $1 million to “stop the killing.”
Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university’s reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. Fitzgerald’s dismissal completed a rapid fall from grace for the former Northwestern linebacker. The 48-year-old Fitzgerald had been firmly entrenched at his alma mater, an annual fixture on any list of college coaches with the most job security. Northwestern President Michael Schill says the culture within Fitzgerald's program was “broken” in some ways.
Champion runner Caster Semenya has won what might turn out to be a landmark legal victory. The European Court of Human Rights has decided she was discriminated against by sports rules that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels if she wants to compete in major competitions. The ruling by the Strasbourg, France-based court questioned the “validity” of the international track regulations in that they infringed Semenya’s human rights. But the ruling came with a major caveat for the 32-year-old Semenya in that it didn't immediately result in a suspension of the rules. That might still take years. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/health-care/hca-healthcare-data-breach-affects-richmond-area-patients/article_7bb26994-1ff1-11ee-817d-ebcc2f85e025.html | 2023-07-11T15:55:26 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/health-care/hca-healthcare-data-breach-affects-richmond-area-patients/article_7bb26994-1ff1-11ee-817d-ebcc2f85e025.html |
PITTSBURGH — A fan favorite is back at Eat’n Park after being gone for almost four months.
Guests can once again enjoy the legendary Grilled Stickies, which are back at on the menu at all locations.
“Our Grilled Stickies are an iconic item, beloved by Pittsburghers near and far,” said Amanda Giacobbi, Senior Director of Restaurant Marketing for Eat’n Park. “We’re delighted to be able to bring back Grilled Stickies and create smiles for future generations!”
The production of the sweet treat was temporarily paused due to a supply chain distribution earlier this year. Eat’n Park has now partnered with Pittsburgh-based 5 Generation Bakers of McKees Rocks.
“The collaboration between 5 Generation Bakers and Eat’n Park unites two legacy, multi-generational, Pittsburgh-based brands to continue a unique tradition,” said Scott Baker, president of 5 Generation Bakers. “We are proud to use our five generations of baking expertise to help bring back Grilled Stickies for Eat’n Park guests across the region.”'
Eat’n Park will also resume serving Grilled Stickies to any guest celebrating their birthday.
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HOMESTEAD, Pa. — Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery — which opened as one of the original attractions at the Waterfront at a time when craft brewers were relatively rare and the Homestead site was still best known as a redeveloping brownfield — has ended a long run there, closing quietly in recent days.
While the restaurant and craft brewery itself didn’t post about the permanent closing on its social media, representatives for the Waterfront indicated they had expected the closure, which comes at the end of its lease.
The closing is viewed as an opportunity to lease a 15,000-square-foot space at the Waterfront to newcomers.
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Hickory at the Nicewonder Inn is hosting a Chef Summer Series that will bring renowned chefs from around the nation to our region.
The four-part series is focused on sustainable ingredients and cooking techniques.
The first dinner is Thursday, July 13, and features Top Chef alum Bryan Voltaggio from Fredrick, Maryland. Voltaggio and Hickory Executive Chef, Travis Milton, will team up for a five-course dinner highlighting treasured foods and heirloom recipes from the Chesapeake Bay region.
On July 20, Hickory will welcome Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods, Family Dinner and Wild Game Kitchen on Food Network. Zimmern’s visit will highlight Appalachian cuisine.
On August 17, Ashleigh Shanti of Good Hot Fish in Asheville, North Carolina will highlight mountain ingenuity and food traditions born out of subsistence and the
land.
The series will wrap up on September 14 with three visiting chefs. Andy Doubrava, Tiffani Ortiz and Misti Norris will also be offering a five-course tasting menu.
Reservations are currently open and available for all dinners, you can find them on OpenTable or on Nicewonderfarm.com. Spaces are limited, book early if you plan to attend.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced July 11 the first phase of a new multi-million dollar transformation.
The Stories Behind the Spectacle Campaign, an $89 million capital campaign, includes funding from a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment and $15 million in lead gifts.
This announcement marks the first significant renovation to the museum in nearly 40 years.
"We hope everyone in central Indiana will join us and be part of The Stories Behind the Spectacle as we re-imagine the incredible stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500," said Robert Dyson, chair of the IMS Museum board of directors.
The new exhibits and experiences are part of the museum's efforts to make the Indianapolis Motor Speedway a global destination that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages at all times of the year.
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As a nonprofit, the IMS Museum is responsible for its own fundraising. The capital fund launched earlier this year and has already achieved 51% of its funding goal, having already $46 million committed.
In addition to the grant from Lilly Endowment, the lead donations come from Mary and Randy Rogers, as well as the Dyson Foundation.
The Lilly Endowment plays a key part in some of the new exhibits that are set to be included in the renovated museum. The money provided from the grant will be used to inspire a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) classroom, and will feature educational resources and programs for those wanting to learn more about the science of motor racing.
Museum leaders are currently working with educational institutions to develop the curricula and reach new audiences.
Outside of the educational exhibits, the renovated museum will feature new immersive experiences compared to their current counterparts.
The IMS Museum is planning seven permanent and three rotating galleries, an exhibit on some of the world's most unique and valuable racing artifacts and memorabilia, an IndyCar simulator experience, and even a chance to simulate a pit stop using real-world tools.
"The IMS Museum will create an immersive and awe-inspiring environment for visitors to experience the thrill of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing in new and unique ways, while at the same time celebrating the history and traditions that make this place and, in particular, the Indianapolis 500, unlike anything else on earth,” said Doug Boles, president of IMS.
The renovation will be completed in phases and is expected to fully reopen in time for the 109th Indianapolis 500 in May 2025. The first phase of renovation will see the basement exhibit area close in October later this year. One month later in November, the museum will close completely for the rest of 2023 and entirety of 2024 before reopening in April 2025. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-motor-speedway-hall-of-fame-museum-announces-first-phase-89-million-transformation/531-80d44d02-bd55-47a3-b795-2db75c0908a7 | 2023-07-11T16:01:02 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-motor-speedway-hall-of-fame-museum-announces-first-phase-89-million-transformation/531-80d44d02-bd55-47a3-b795-2db75c0908a7 |
INDIANAPOLIS — A summertime tradition returns this Thursday to help children who are survivors of domestic violence.
Coburn Place will host its Lemonade Stand fundraiser on July 13 at three Indianapolis locations. Glasses of ice-cold lemonade will be served at Coburn Place at 604 E. 38th St., as well as Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle and Charles Schwab at 8332 Woodfield Crossing Lane, all from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
A virtual Lemonade Stand will collect donations through July 13 at CoburnPlace.org/Lemons.
Proceeds from the Lemonade Stand help children in the program start the upcoming school year with new shoes, socks, clothes and uniforms, as well as school supplies, activity and field trip fees, movie passes for good grades, cleats, prom dresses and more.
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RICHARDSON, Texas — The National Rifle Association (NRA) is not relocating to Richardson, an organization spokesperson said Monday.
The gun rights organization hopes to move its headquarters to Texas, but "it is not accurate that the NRA is relocating to Richardson," spokesperson Andrew Arulanandam said.
Speculation surfaced last month that the NRA was eyeing office space at the Richardson CityLine campus that is also home to State Farm. Steve Triolet, senior vice president of research and market forecasting operations for Partners Real Estate, told the Dallas Business Journal that NRA officials had toured the CityLine facility.
The prospect of the NRA moving to Richardson was brought up by several residents at the city's council meeting Monday night. But officials with the NRA and the city dispelled the notion of a headquarters relocation to Richardson.
“Texas remains a preferred choice for a future HQ. That said, the NRA Board of Directors has not made any decision – and the Association is not in contract negotiations with any property in Texas. It is not accurate that the NRA is relocating to Richardson," Arulanandam said.
Richardson city officials in a statement said they had "no further knowledge of its site selection process and the City has not been approached regarding relocation activities."
State Farm officials said they lease their CityLine office space and are not looking to sublease it.
The NRA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2021 to reorganize its business and said it plans to register as a nonprofit in Texas. The association has been a registered nonprofit in New York for more than 150 years, even though its physical headquarters is in northern Virginia.
In May 2021, Judge Harlin Hale of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Dallas dismissed the NRA’s petition for bankruptcy reorganization, but the association said afterward it is still exploring a headquarters move to Texas, where it has more than 400,000 members. The group has more than 5 million members nationwide.
The NRA has hired commercial real estate firm Colliers to lease and potentially purchase an office building in DFW for its new headquarters, according to a June 20 report by real estate information service CoStar.
“Texas heads the list” for the NRA’s potential headquarters relocation, an association spokesman told CoStar in an email, according to the June 20 article.
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PONDER, Texas — Residents in Ponder have been under a Stage 2 Water Conservation since Monday, July 10, due to the town's largest well being down.
The town's Director of Public Works told WFAA that a service crew will work on the well Tuesday morning and it should return to normal by Wednesday.
According to Ponder's Daily Water Conservation Plan, the town will remain in the emergency state (Stage 2) either until Sept. 15 or until the town council takes action to return to Stage 1.
All water customers with an address ending in an even number should only use water for lawn watering and irrigation on even-numbered days between the 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Watering is not allowed on Sundays.
Customers with addresses ending in an odd number has to do their water during the same times on odd-numbered days.
Those rules apply for any Town of Ponder water customers outside of the town limits.
If you are looking to install new landscaping during this time, you should reach out to the Director of Public Works ahead of time.
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A teenage boy has died after being shot on Monday night in Millville, New Jersey, officials said.
According to Cumberland County prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, a 14-year-old boy was shot at about 10:20 p.m. along City Park Drive.
The boy, she said, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced.
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The prosecutor did not provide the boy's identity, nor any further details on the child's injuries, on Tuesday morning.
According to Webb-McRae, no arrests have been made in this incident, but, "there is no known threat to the public at this time."
She said an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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A man was killed and another injured when a vehicle crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Wickerfield Drive in Blue Bell on Monday night, law enforcement officials said.
According to police, the incident happened at about 10:31 p.m., as officers responding to the report of a crash found a vehicle engulfed in flames after colliding into a utility pole at that intersection.
A 33-year-old male -- who police have not yet provided identification information on -- was found deceased when officers arrived, officials said.
Also, another occupant of the vehicle, a 31-year-old man, was transported to a nearby hospital after suffering, what law enforcement officials called "severe injuries."
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Police have not provided an update on the condition of the surviving man.
Law enforcement officials closed Stenton Avenue while this incident was cleared and officials said, an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Alliance City Council to stick with EMT, ends ambulance transport service proposal
- The Alliance Professional Firefighters Local 480 proposed starting ambulance transport services to generate revenue for the Fire Department.
- The private ambulance company, Emergency Medical Transport (EMT), has had a contract with the city of Alliance since 2018 to provide emergency transport services.
- Members of City Council's Safety & Judiciary Committee voted 2 to 1 to stick with EMT, ending the fire union's proposal.
ALLIANCE − A fire union proposal to start ambulance transport service was nixed Monday night.
In a 2-1 vote, members of City Council's Safety & Judiciary Committee opted to stick with a private company, Emergency Medical Transport, which has a contract with the city, and terminated a request from Alliance Professional Firefighters Local 480.
Since 2018, EMT has done a majority of the hospital transports.
Councilman Jack Madison, the committee chairman, and Councilman Ed Lohnes voted to stay with EMT. Councilwoman Cindy King voted against it.
Lohnes said EMT threatened to "terminate their current contract" and leave the Fire Department as the sole provider for all emergency calls, if the proposal was accepted. That didn't sit well with him, and neither did what he called "too many uncertainties" in operational expenses.
He also said no tax dollars are spent on EMT services.
'We want to finish (the job).'
In April, the fire union approached City Council with a proposal to take 50% of emergency calls to the hospital, and authorized the Fire Department to "soft bill" patients, charging the insurance only, to generate revenue and recoup expenses.
Jeremy Rhome, union president, said they respond and treat patients on all emergency calls now, but EMT ambulances transport a majority of the patients to hospitals and collect the revenue, charging insurance and patients. He said their proposal would be a savings to patients.
"We want to finish (the job)," Rhome said.
Rhome also contended that any expenses associated with the city's ambulance transport services would be offset by revenue. Safety-Service Mike Dreger, who hasn't ever supported the union's proposal, disputed Rhome's claim.
Dreger said the service could leave the city short-handed, with first-responders running back and forth to hospitals, as far away as Canton. He also questioned the revenue and expense projections Rhome provided.
"You can make $1 million and have $4 million in expenses. You can say you brought in revenue but you also lost $3 million," Dreger told Rhome.
Rhome disagreed.
'Why fix a problem that doesn't exist?'
Lohnes and Madison said they were satisfied with EMT.
"Why fix a problem that doesn't exist?" Lohnes asked. "What's wrong with the person using the service to pay for the service? At this point, you show up as first-responder and you hand off, and that frees you up for the next emergency."
King said she wasn't satisfied with EMT, citing past personal experiences.
Following the committee meeting, a disappointed Rhome said he plans to revisit this proposal in the future.
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Did you hear the buzz? Honeybee hive has returned to McKinley Museum
- Last August, the bees inside the observation beehive at the McKinley Museum were poisoned and died.
- In November, patrons raised more than $3,750 to fund a new hive.
- This month, a new hive was put on display at the museum.
CANTON ‒ Honeybees have returned to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
A new observational beehive is on display in Discover World in the museum at 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW. The display is outfitted with glass walls to give visitors a look at the hive's inner workings.
The display had been empty since August when someone poisoned the hive and hundreds of bees perished.
In November, the museum reached out to supporters on Giving Tuesday hoping to raise funds to replace the vandalized beehive. Patrons responded by exceeding the $2,000 goal and raising $3,752.
"We are so appreciative of the help we have received from the community for Giving Tuesday. Your donations allowed us to continue our conservation efforts and educational outreach for the endangered honeybee," museum officials said in a press release.
Hive thriving: queen laying eggs, honey production
Lynette Reiner, museum science director, said the museum is buzzing with excitement over the return of the honeybees.
The bees returned to the museum on July 1. During the next week, Reiner said, broods - an egg cell - have formed and babies are hatching, she said.
"It's really cool in our hive," Reiner said. "Clear areas can be seen and you see a brood. And the honeycomb is starting to form and they are producing their own honey."
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A new structure was built to house the hive after the pesticide was introduced into the former hive last year.
The Stark County Bee Association, which helps the museum care for the hive, provided the new hive, Reiner said.
"This is a huge deal to people that the bees were gone," she said.
Teachers who brought their classrooms to the museum in the fall for field trips often used the beehive as a teaching tool to discuss pollinators and the anatomy of a hive among other lessons.
Reiner didn't sugarcoat the answer when a kid asked where the bees were; she simply told them what happened.
"They're so sad," she said. "It's a huge response. We couldn't wait for the bees to come."
With the extra funding collected, new signage will be installed to help visitors learn more about the internal workings of a honeybee hive.
New hive, new security
Officials believe that someone placed an unknown chemical pesticide into the tube overnight sometime last August, killing the bees and destroying the hive.
The Stark County Bee Association was called in to investigate and found the bee's tounges sticking out, a telltale sign of poisoning. Chemical stains also were found on the building near the tunnel.
Canton police and the Ohio Department of Agriculture investigated but there weren't many leads. The security cameras didn't catch anyone due to the angle of the camera.
"It was a really hard blow," Reiner said. "One week those were brood cells, a week later they were babies and the next week they were all dead."
The tunnel allows bees to move freely from the hive to the outside. Reiner created a bee garden about 8 feet from the tunnel exit with flowers and other plants, including cucumber and collard greens, which are fed to the other animals at the museum.
Reiner has seen the new swarm heading outside to the garden.
With the new hive came new security measures, she added.
She hopes to have a "bee" party to celebrate the return.
"It's been a huge attraction," she said. "Since the beehive has been in there is always a crowd around it."
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Business forecast: Stark County shop owners gauge the current economic climate
A study by the National Federation of Independent Businesses shows small businesses worry for the future. Here's how three Stark businesses are dealing with current conditions:
- Nearly half (44%) of business owners hiring say job openings are hard to fill.
- A quarter of small business owners say inflation remains their No. 1 issue or concern.
- Owners of Completely Cookied, Strasburg Meats, Wolfe Games & Models and Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters discuss their current business conditions.
Fuel costs, the rising price of animal feed and inflation are all concerns for Kevin Davis.
Davis owns and operates Strasburg Meats, a Canton Township butcher shop. The cost of meat remains historically high.
“The market went bonkers and prices sky-rocketed," Davis said, facing the impacts of unstable economic conditions head on.
Davis is not alone in his apprehension of the current economic climate.
A recent study by the National Federation of Independent Businesses reveals a growing number of small business owners are concerned for their future.
Here's what some Stark County business owners have to say about the challenges ahead:
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Strasburg Meats, Kevin Davis: “It’s honestly kind of scary.”
Strasburg Meats in the Meyers Lake Plaza has been family-owned and operated by two generations.
In the past year, 44% of business owners reported job openings as hard to fill.
Davis has five employees in the shop. He said they are reliable but finding them was no easy feat.
“It was really hard to get someone to come in, especially being a small business owner, not being able to pay somebody salary or corporate pay,” Davis said.
Davis noted another concern: inflation.
When cattle are sold for butchering, the animals are weighed while still alive. This is known as live weight.
According to Davis, earlier this year, live weight was 90 cents per pound. Now, it's $1.90 per pound, a huge increase.
“That is historical,” Davis said. “We are still feeling the rift of that. I know by the end of summer it will be pretty insane.”
While Davis is hopeful, he understands the future may be rocky for his business and others like it. Davis predicts that prices in his store may fluctuate 35% to 40% in coming months.
“It’s honestly kind of scary because normally the local market is a little more sustainable,” Davis said. “The local market is in a fragile state.”
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Completely Cookied, Emily Philpott: "There's no stability. You just have to go into it for the love of it."
After 18 years of being a stay-at-home mom, Emily Philpott made a huge life decision. She was going to open a business.
"I just needed something a little different, a little more," Philpott said.
Philpott began baking and selling cookies in April 2022. Her side hustle quickly became a full-time job as she established Completely Cookied, a mobile bakery providing 30 flavors of cookie creations.
Philpott travels to farmers markets and other gatherings across Northeast Ohio to sell her cookies.
“I’ve always wanted to offer yummy treats at a reasonable price,” Philpott said.
When the price of eggs skyrocketed earlier this year, Philpott refused to raise her prices.
“It hurt my pocketbook a little bit," Philpott said.
Philpott was able to quickly bounce back. Because her business is mobile, she does not have to worry about many of the challenges storefront owners face such as paying rent.
“That’s probably why we won’t go in the direction of a storefront,” Philpott said. “The economy is so topsy turvy right now that I don’t want to get stuck with something that I can’t handle.”
Philpott said that she has four friends who unfortunately lost their storefronts in recent months. She is worried current economic conditions will result in more local business owners going under.
With hard work and dedication, the bakery owner hopes that she will make it out of hard economic times. Philpott has plans to expand by purchasing a larger trailer and becoming licensed to sell beverages.
“There’s no stability,” Philpott said. “You just have to go into it for the love of it.”
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Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters, Terry Miller: “How can I save money tomorrow based on what I need today?”
Peggy and Terry Miller first opened the doors of Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters at 1003 Cherry Ave. in Canton in 2018.
The pair started with a love for coffee. Now, they source beans from around the world, roast them and sell their product locally and across the United States.
“Overall, inflation is killing everybody – there’s no doubt about that,” Terry Miller said.
A quarter of all small business owners cite inflation as the biggest issue impacting their business.
However, unlike many small businesses, Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters has been able to counteract the side effects of inflation.
Miller said he purchases and reserves bags of beans in advance at a set price, meaning they remain unaffected by inflation.
Prior to roasting coffee, Peggy and Terry owned an interior painting business for 27 years. The long-time business owners have learned to prepare for future economic conditions.
“I’m always looking ahead and planning ahead,” Terry Miller said. “How can I save money tomorrow based on what I need today?”
Wolf Games & Models' Emily Robinson: 'When distributors raise prices (on product), we have to as well. That can hurt small business."
Emily Robinson, one of the four owners of Wolf Games & Models in dowtown Massillon, said inflation issues can trickle down to her business, making it a challenge to acquire popular gaming sets or merchandise from national distributors.
"It can be difficult finding products like Warhammer," she said. "The big-box stores get almost all of it, while smaller businesses like us sometimes can't get any."
Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame that has a medieval fantasy theme.
When large dealers institute price hikes on gaming product, smaller shops can suffer, Robinson said.
"When distributors raise prices, we have to as well," she said. "That can hurt small business."
Robinson co-owns Wolf Games & Models, 125 Erie St. N with her partner, Mike Wolfe, as well as Brittney and Mathew Wolfe. The business features fantasy-themed stock, such as board games, magic sets, toys, card games, Pokemon merchandise and car and military vehicle models.
The foursome took over the former Wings, Wheels & Waves hobby shop in December. The name change to Wolf games occurred June 24.
Brittney Wolfe said inflation has allowed the business to become more creative.
"Things are often cheaper when you buy online, so we're trying to build a community with (game nights and magic events)," she said.
The business has three employees, not including the owners. Finding quality help has not been a problem, Robinson said.
Wolf Games & Models can escape some inflation woes, according to Robinson, while citing one main business source – consignment products.
"Our consignment models (and antique toys) that are slightly used are easier for us to get and sell," she said.
A Shirtery Plus More, Krista Cox-Williams: "We don't have big pockets, you know, like bigger companies have."
Krista Cox-Williams and her husband, Jim, opened A Shirtery Plus More in Alliance in October 2021.
Their clothing store offers embroidery, silkscreen and promotional product services at 2213 W. State St. They have three employees.
Cox-Williams said the impact COVID had on small businesses remains an issue, even if the health emergency has ended. She said the supply chain delays, shipping issues, employee shortages and higher inflation are still problems, putting stress on their operations.
"We don't have big pockets, you know, like the bigger companies have," she said. "Thankfully, we have a couple big loyal customers. They understand the issues with shipping and inventory, so thank goodness we have them. They are keeping us afloat."
Cox-Williams and her husband are Marlington High graduates. They have five children and four grandchildren. Both are artistic. Jim Williams, a former Canton Repository employee, also works for a print shop in Canton. They owned a similar custom apparel store in Detroit, Mich., for five years.
"I love the business," Cox-Williams said. "I love the customers. I love the creativity. I love the artwork part of it. I do the programming part of the (business) and Jim does the artistic part. We do everything in-house. We do all the designing."
She said they are constantly shuffling around money to pay expenses, accepting free help from family and considering future choices to keep the business open. For example, Cox-Williams has routinely put in 12- to 14-hour work days to fulfill orders.
"As frustrating as it is right now, we're hoping to ride it out and eventually come out on top," she said.
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Retail giant Shein hosts Indianapolis pop-up store. Where it is and when you can shop
Fast-fashion giant Shein will welcome Indy customers to a physical pop-up store this week.
The company, known for its exceptionally low prices and seemingly endless range of products, is holding the pop-up at Selfie Wrld Indy from July 13 to 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. No tickets are needed to visit and the store touts new products daily.
The online retail juggernaut, which has faced controversy for its labor law violations and environmental impact, was founded in 2008 but opened its first physical location in November 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. In the last year, Shein held several pop-ups across the US, including in Chicago, IL, with the one in Indianapolis being the latest.
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This pop-up is the most recent step Shein has taken to expand its footprint in Indiana. In 2021, Shein opened a warehouse facility in Whitestown, the only other US location outside of Los Angeles. A September 2022 study by Kyle Anderson, an economist at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, found that the facility, which boasts wages above the statewide average, would create over 1400 jobs by the end of 2025 and generate $175 million per year.
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Pay increases: Firefighters union reaches tentative agreement with Polk County
Polk County and its firefighters have reached a tentative two-year agreement on wages and benefits that could be approved by the local firefighters union Wednesday.
Members of the International Association of Firefighters Union 3531 started voting on the proposed contract on Monday. After the votes are tallied, Polk County will be notified of the decision and the agreement will then be subject to approval at the County Commission meeting on July 25.
“Last Wednesday, we reached an agreement with the county,” said IAFF 3531 Vice President Jon Hall. “It seems like it will turn out to be a very fair agreement. There's a reasonable pay compensation.”
Nearly all firefighters and paramedics will see their pay adjusted upward with passage of the labor agreement, but there are still some issues.
“Unfortunately, we weren't able to come to an agreement ... less hours of work,” Hall said. “But that's something that we hope to accomplish in the future.”
Mandatory overtime has been a contentious issue for the rank and file and prompted the hashtag #FixPolkFire in postings to the union’s and other Facebook pages.
The postings describe working moms with firefighter husbands missing out on opportunities to raise their kids and attend family events as well as concerns about first responders going to calls while sleep deprived.
Still, Hall said quality-of-life impacts would improve in key ways for union members as well as the economic impacts.
The new contract would address pay compression within the ranks of the department. Hall blamed that issue for the loss of experienced firefighters to agencies in other counties or its members going into other professions.
The empty positions brought about by poor retention rates are one of the factors that led to the overtime requirement. Hall said of the 700 positions in the department, about 100 are vacant.
“That's something that's never been addressed before in Polk County Fire Rescue, at least in the history that I'm aware of,” Hall said of the pay compression issue.
Hall said the county’s own payroll study by Cody and Associates showed firefighters are paid 10% less on average compared with neighboring counties. Further, more experienced captains and battalion chiefs were paid 25% less than their counterparts statewide.
The pay study recommended increasing the gap between ranks, he said. “That'll offer big benefits; make people want to stay and should have a good impact on retention."
Polk Fire Rescue pays new recruits an $8,000 signing bonus. Under the proposed contract, they will also gain an hourly boost of $1.52, going from a base pay of $14.44 per hour to $15.96 per hour for the new hires.
Polk has transport vehicles containing paramedics and a paramedic on every fire truck. With paramedic positions being the most difficult roles to fill, the proposed contract also hopes to provide an economic incentive to become a paramedic.
The pay rate for paramedics also rose an additional $1.75 on top of a $2.80-per-hour raise. So the amount added to a paramedic’s hourly base rate would rise to $4.55 per hour under the proposed contract.
The new contract also improves funeral leave and adds language from Florida’s recently passed cancer law, which provides coverage that pays a $25,000 lump-sum benefit to firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
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The previous contract expired Sept. 30. If ratified, the new contract will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2024.
“I am pleased that we were able to respectfully work together to find a solution that is mutually beneficial to our valued first responder employees and county administration,” said Deputy County Manager for Public Safety Joe Halman in a county news release issued Friday.
“We have agreed upon a contract that is fair and reasonable and continues to build a productive and positive long-term relationship between the Board and our first responders,” he said.
Polk County Fire Rescue responds to more than 100,000 calls for fire and emergency medical services each year, the release said.
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Polk County manager agrees to delay retirement for two more years beyond the 2024 election
BARTOW — County manager Bill Beasley assured Polk County commissioners Friday that he would be willing to stay another two years beyond his current retirement date of December 2024 to avoid a knowledge gap for the incoming board members who will be elected next year.
The issue of how best to provide “institutional continuity” was raised in a discussion with Beasley during Friday’s agenda review session. The November 2024 election will determine who can have one of two seats available on the board because two currently serving commissioners will not be on the ballot.
Board Chairman George Lindsey started the discussion by saying finding a successor for Beasley could start now with the current board or be left for the new board to find a candidate, but that would mean they would have to find a successor within a month of starting their terms.
Beasley, who has more than 40 years of experience in government administrator roles, said he was willing to wait until January 2027 to give the new board time to learn the ropes of Polk County government.
Beasley began his career with Polk County in 2006 as the deputy county manager for infrastructure. In that role, he oversaw the divisions of facilities management, fleet management, parks and natural resources, real estate services, roads and drainage, utilities and waste and recycling, the county’s website said.
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As Polk County’s top administrator, Beasley executes the commissioners’ policy directions, manages budget and staffing resources, engages in community relations, fosters economic development, confers in land use planning and ensures regulatory compliance.
Prior to accepting his first job in Polk County, Beasley served in various engineering and administrative capacities with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, the U.S. Department of Navy and local government in the Charlotte Metropolitan Region in North Carolina.
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The Air Force said Monday that it is delaying moves scheduled for airmen beyond this month and holding off on bonuses because “higher than projected” personnel costs have led the service to be short on funding.
Pressing pause on moves and bonuses is necessary to avoid exhausting the military personnel budget for fiscal 2023, which ends Sept. 30, the Air Force said in a statement. The Air Force Personnel Center is only approving permanent duty-station moves for airmen with expected departure dates in July.
These decisions come from an Air Force already struggling to make certain that this year’s recruiting problems don’t leave an impact on the readiness of enlisted troops and their willingness to remain in the service. The Air Force projects it will miss its recruiting goal by about 10,000 airmen, Gen. David Allvin, the service vice chief of staff, said during an April congressional hearing.
“Due to inflation, [moving] costs were higher than budgeted and we made investments in recruiting and retention bonuses to address recruiting challenges and enhance retention,” said Ann Stefanek, spokeswoman for the Air Force. “The Air Force is still working through actual costs and potential funding options at this time. These delays do not impact airmen who already have orders in hand.”
Anyone expected to move in August or later will be approved based on priority and some will be delayed, the Air Force said.
Airmen living overseas with an expected return to the U.S. between October and December will be extended to return between January and March.
The service also said it is pausing bonus programs for reenlistment, aviation and new assignments.
Beginning Tuesday, the Air Force said it will suspend its selective reenlistment bonus program but will allow airmen who would have been eligible for the bonus to extend their current enlistment into the next fiscal year. This allows most airmen access to a reenlistment bonus when the program restarts.
Airmen who reach their maximum extensions by law on their enlistment also can be accommodated through constructive reenlistment and are encouraged to work through the personnel center.
The aviation bonus program launched June 6 will temporarily pause and be restructured in two weeks. When it relaunches, officers who did not already elect to sign a contract can do so while funds remain.
Any new assignment incentive pay is paused until Oct. 1 when the new fiscal year begins. However, airmen already receiving this bonus pay will continue to receive it.
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Beaver-Vu Bowl sold out of raffle tickets a day before Monday’s raffle, and before that, large numbers of people had flocked to the business for days on end in the hopes of buying a raffle ticket that would make them an instant fortune.
Some people and groups bought dozens of raffle tickets, while others bought hundreds or even thousands of tickets.
The first raffle ticket was drawn at about 8:05 p.m. Monday, and the woman to whom it belonged picked card #32 on the board, which turned out to be the ace of clubs.
A second raffle ticket that was drawn belonged to Amy Johnson. A woman named Amy Johnson who made her way to the board learned that it was actually a different person with the same name.
The other Amy Johnson was not in attendance, but her raffle ticket picked card #46 on the board, which was revealed to be the queen of spades.
A third raffle ticket drawn belonged to a woman who chose card #18. That was the 9 of clubs.
Shortly before 8:30 p.m., with only two cards remaining, a fourth raffle ticket was drawn. The man who owned it picked card #49.
Bingo.
At long last, the queen of hearts was found. A board that started nearly a year ago finally was over.
The winner and his friends burst into cheers and shared big hugs.
Queen of Hearts is a card game where cards are posted on a board. People buy tickets, and if their ticket is drawn, they get a chance to flip one card on the board. If a queen is not chosen, the money rolls to the next draw.
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Here's the scoop! Island Creamery named 'Best Ice Cream Place in U.S.' by USA Today
What's the scoop on Island Creamery?
The independent Eastern Shore ice cream shop has officially been named the "Best Ice Cream Place in America" by USA Today. Island Creamery was awarded the No. 1 spot on July 7 for its use of quality, fresh ingredients and creativity.
"Churning an all-natural premium ice cream mix from local cows, Island Creamery's flavors are inspired by local fruit farmers," said USA Today’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. "Some of the most popular homemade small-batch treats include Bourbon Caramel Crunch, Java Jolt, super rich double chocolate Marsh Mud and Cotton Candy Party."
"We're honored to win it," said Island Creamery co-owner Drew Conklin.
"We couldn't have done it without you. We're humbled. We love you. Thank you," he said to his loyal customer base.
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman recently visited Island Creamery to give the award-winning ice cream a taste. Lierman can personally vouch that it's the top in the nation, the Comptroller of Maryland shared online.
The indie ice cream shop has three locations across Maryland and Virginia. Its original shop, located at 6243 Maddox Blvd. in Chincoteague, opened in 1975 under Bob and Nancy Conklin as a candy store known as Mr. Chocolate.
The family-owned business has since expanded, first to Berlin in 2017 and then to Salisbury in 2018. All of Island Creamery's ice cream is made on-site.
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Worcester man sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2022 West Ocean City murder
A Worcester County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in a 2022 murder in West Ocean City.
Sherronte Robins, 41, of Stockton was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison after being convicted on charges of second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. He was found guilty after a three-day trial in March, the Worcester County State's Attorney's Office said in a release.
The charges were filed after police were dispatched to a motel in West Ocean City on Jan. 24, 2022 for a reported assault. Upon arrival, Worcester County Sheriff's Office deputies observed a man, later identified as Nicholas Allen Pittman, lying on the ground unresponsive with a stab wound to the neck area. Pittman was pronounced dead shortly thereafter by emergency services.
Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation and located surveillance video from the motel showing Pittman exiting Robins' room at the motel while holding his throat and eventually collapsing to the ground.
Robins can be seen on the video throwing an object out of his apartment, which was recovered by the police and found to be a 10-inch steak knife covered in blood. Robins was still located on scene and was immediately taken into custody, the release said.
Investigators learned Pittman and Robins lived together in the Rambler Motel on Elm Street, Delmarva Now has previously reported.
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Moore wants Maryland to lead on offshore wind, and here's how Crisfield is already pioneer
There’s a wind turbine up and running on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It’s on the land, not at sea, but the pair of wind projects going into the water near Ocean City may be able to learn lessons from the crab-emblazoned, spinning sight to see in the small southern dock city of Crisfield.
The turbine, located behind Crisfield’s wastewater treatment plant, was turned on in 2017. It has not been without its challenges — the turbine was struck by lightning in 2021 and cost the city thousands of dollars when the electrical parts needed for repair were shipped from Germany. This led to a months' long pause in power production from the 69-foot blades that reach nearly a football field’s length into the sky when attached to the 250-foot monopile near Seventh Street.
But the climate contributions and cost savings from the project are worth considering too. A Maryland Department of the Environment report prepared in 2005 indicated that over half of Somerset County, including Crisfield, falls within a federally-designated flood zone, made more vulnerable by sea level rise, caused by warming temperatures and melting ice caps. Dorchester County, which has islands adjacent to Somerset County’s islands, falls 61 percent within a flood zone.
Economic losses due to building damage alone were estimated by the report in the billions of dollars, statewide.
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“The jurisdictions that are getting hit hardest,” said Gov. Wes Moore, speaking about climate change during a June 27 interview at a convention center in Ocean City, “is the Eastern Shore.”
The new governor, who signed legislation promoting offshore wind earlier this year, spoke about working with local elected officials and community groups on offshore wind projects near the town’s coast, but the primary drivers of project implementation are the two companies involved.
Two companies driving offshore wind future in and near Maryland
US Wind and Ørsted currently have federal leasing agreements to operate their scores of turbines in the ocean between 15 to 21 miles off the coast of Maryland. The Baltimore-based US Wind is considering properties in Ocean City for the maintenance and operations of the turbines that are scheduled to be operational by 2026.
“We are exploring multiple options to support operations of our wind farms locally,” said Nancy Sopko, senior director of external affairs at US Wind, in an email. “No cables from US Wind’s projects will come ashore in Ocean City, Maryland.”
The company plans to connect the turbines’ cables to the power grid in Sussex County, Delaware.
A June report from the American Council on Renewable Energy said a lack of proactive transmission planning has resulted in the regional grid becoming increasingly congested. And the regional grid operator, PJM, which serves approximately 65 million people in 13 Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia, is working to reform its processes to clear up the crowding. The change is set to take effect in 2026, the same year the turbines are set to start pinning.
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Similarly to US Wind, the Denmark-headquartered company Ørsted, which operates America’s first field of offshore wind turbines off the coast of Rhode Island, plans to avoid Maryland’s ocean shoreline with its cables and connect to the grid in the neighboring state of Delaware.
“We do not expect to make landfall in Ocean City, Maryland,” said Maddy Voytek, Ørsted’s head of government affairs and market strategy for Maryland, in an email. “We are currently undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of landfall options in Delaware.”
A potential reason why?
The mayor and Town Council of Ocean City passed a resolution in opposition to offshore wind turbines in 2018 and a lobbyist testified in opposition to the wind bill on their behalf this year.
Nevertheless, Ørsted is scheduled to build a nearly $20 million operations and maintenance facility in west Ocean City, Maryland, on Harbor Road to service the company’s wind project.
The facility will include a warehouse, serve as Ørsted’s Ocean City area office and operate as a strategic embarkation point for up to three Crew Transfer Vessels that will service the turbines. More than 100 people will have either temporary or permanent jobs connected to the facility, including wind turbine maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel.
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A state Department of Environment report released last month called installation of offshore wind projects “far more complex” than a land wind project, indicating the plethora of job opportunities available supporting the nascent American industry, which has global competition.
A 2022 U.S. Department of Energy report indicated China installed 13,790 megawatts in offshore wind energy in 2021, bringing its total offshore wind capacity to over 20 gigawatts.
The same report indicated the U.S. had less than one gigawatt in operation that year, with over 20 gigawatts in the permitting stage. A cadre of U.S. senators wrote to the president on Friday requesting that the White House take a more active role in meeting U.S. offshore wind goals.
The Biden administration in 2021 called for 30 gigawatts of U.S. offshore wind energy by the end of the decade. Maryland’s new law calls for 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2031.
“Meeting these goals requires a coordinated strategy to resolve conflicts between agencies and maximize the availability of leasing,” Maryland’s U.S. senators, Democrats Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, wrote to the president, alongside six Senate colleagues from East Coast states. “We urge you to designate a policy lead who can work to resolve existing use conflicts and ensure that projects remain viable and on track.”
Despite the lack of a White House policy lead, offshore wind projects are moving ahead in other states.
New York’s governor celebrated after the state installed its first steel monopile in the water last month. And in nearby New Jersey, where concerns regarding offshore wind's effect on marine life are being litigated, Ørsted got final federal approval for a project off the coast of New Jersey last week.
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Maryland’s governor wants to be a pioneer on offshore wind, calling for “partners” on the Eastern Shore.
“We’re going to take a leadership role,” said Moore, during an interview in Ocean City late last month. “Everything we need to get done in our state is going to be done with the Eastern Shore.”
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What do the air quality issues from the Canadian wildfires mean for public health?
The Canadian wildfires that have been the source of dangerous air quality levels across Maryland have spurred a bevy of questions about the health impacts of these air matter particulates.
Richard Branson, a respiratory therapist and editor-in-chief of Respiratory Care, the official journal of the American Association of Respiratory Care, and a professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinatti, knows all too well how such pollution can impact public health.
Since the Eastern Shore began experiencing air quality alert days last month as a result of Canadian wildfires, health professionals have urged the public, especially vulnerable populations, to take precautions to avoid respiratory illnesses.
"The big concern is air particulate matter that's left after the burning of wood. The smaller-sized particulates and chemicals can make it to the lowest part of the lungs," Branson said. "It's harder to get out and can cause inflammation and irritation. In the short term, it can cause shortness of breath and lead to hospitalization in people at risk. In those with normal lungs, it might be slightly associated with an increased risk of pneumonia."
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Staying safe, limiting exposure
According to the Centers for Disease Control, vulnerable populations include those with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, smokers and those suffering from persistent symptoms of COVID-19. Among the most heavily impacted are children and the elderly.
While the more severe health issues are linked to long-term exposure, there are a number of common-sense practices on air quality alert days.
They include:
- Not going outside when the air quality is especially poor
- Limiting time outside or rescheduling events outdoors when air quality is poor
- Wearing an N-95 quality mask if you have to be outside on air action alert days
- Creating a "clean" room in your home if you are prone to breathing issues by shutting all doors and windows and placing towels along the small openings at the base of doors and windows.
- Finally, make sure air conditioner air filters are kept up to date to trap as many internal air irritants as possible
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Treating breathing issues
"Treatments include providing medication to reduce irritation and inflammation. Long-term, severe cases look like illnesses we see with cigarette smoking. Then that includes oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. Even then, the key is not being in that exposure," Branson said.
According to Branson, emergency rooms across the country have already seen an increase in visits by those with asthma and other chronic lung diseases.
As post-COVID infections persist in the general population, Branson warned of fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, in such cases. Issues related to "long COVID" are similar to those that can be seen with other chronic lung diagnoses.
"These (patients) probably have an increased breathing rate as a result of these lung injuries, so they breath more of the particulate matter in their lungs and have decreased ability to clear it. They also have decreased immunity and are more likely to have narrowing of the airway and shortness of breath," Branson said.
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HOUSTON — After four months in the neonatal intensive care unit and a complex six-hour surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, conjoined twins Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller are home.
Parents Sandy and Jesse Fuller, from Center, Texas northeast of Houston, said it's the answer to months of prayers.
"I think you can look at them and see God's goodness and just how kind he's been to us because they are true miracles since day one," Sandy said.
"Super excited, it's hard to express into words just how excited we are," Jesse said. "It's been 134 days so the feelings are overwhelming."
Dad admitted it's going to be a little chaotic getting used to being home with the twins and their big sister.
Mom said Ella is "sassy with a little bit of drama" and Eliza is more laid-back but they're both sweet, happy babies.
'Incredibly rare and very high-risk'
The Fullers learned their twins were conjoined during a routine ultrasound in Sandy's second trimester.
"Noone's really expecting their children to be conjoined when they have twins and when they find that out, that's really scary and they have so many unknowns," Clinical Nurse Specialist Isa Baruah said.
Sandy said their faith has guided them through the entire journey.
"When I found out they were going to be conjoined, I trusted God's plan. I knew he was going to work it out all the way to the end," she said.
The Fullers were referred to Texas Children’s Fetal Center, one of the few hospitals in the U.S. that specializes in the treatment and separation of conjoined twins.
“Conjoined twin pregnancies are incredibly rare and very high-risk," explained Dr. Roopali Donepudi who led the delivery team.
When Ella and Eliza were delivered by cesarean section on March 1, they were conjoined at the abdomen and they shared liver issues. Born at 35 weeks, each weighed an estimated five pounds and 10 ounces.
They spent more than three months in the NICU before they were ready for the next huge step.
The big day: Separation surgery
Before the babies were taken back for surgery on June 14, Sandy and Jesse spent time with them and then the family held hands and prayed with the surgical team.
Following months of preparation, the twins were successfully separated by a team that included seven surgeons, four anesthesiologists, four surgical nurses, and two surgical technicians.
Dr. Alice King a pediatric surgeon with TCH and Baylor, led the team.
“Our team began planning and preparing for this operation before these babies were even born,” King said. “From conducting simulations of the procedure to collaborating extensively with our colleagues in anesthesiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology and radiology, we have all been working together to achieve one common goal: the best outcome for Ella and Eliza.”
'Excellent progress'
Sandy and Jesse held their baby daughters separately for the first time just three days after the surgery.
Before leaving the hospital, they thanked everyone there for treating them "like family."
“Texas Children’s Hospital was a place of comfort and hope for our family,” Sandy said. “From the beginning to the end, we were guided, informed and comforted. We are so grateful God put some of the best doctors and nurses in our lives to give our girls the best chance at life."
The twins' remarkable recovery surpassed all expectations.
"Ella and Eliza continued to make excellent progress toward healing, growing and returning home just four weeks after separation," TCH said in a statement.
They said Sandy, Jesse and big sister Emilia are thrilled to begin the next chapter of their lives with Ella and Eliza at their home in Center, Texas. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b | 2023-07-11T16:17:24 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b |
Once upon a time… Tucsonans Crispin and Lizzy Jeffrey-Franco dreamed of opening a community book bar where locals could read, sip and enjoy each other’s company.
Their dream finally came true last weekend with the grand opening of their 2,300-square-foot shop, Stacks Book Club. The store opened Saturday, July 8 at 1880 E. Tangerine Road Suite 140 in the Oro Valley Marketplace.
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Stacks offers more than 2,000 books including fiction, non-fiction, romance and children’s books, a full-service coffee bar featuring Yellow Brick Coffee, and fresh baked goods from Bubbe’s Bagels, Cal’s Bakeshop and on weekends, Prep & Pastry. You'll also find a selection of local brews and wines, plus grab-and-go food from Flora’s Market Run.
“We want this to be a place where whether you're an avid reader or not, there's something for you to find here,” said Crispin. “Whether it's exploring the shelves or it's exploring the pastry case or the coffee menu, there's something for everybody here. And we really want it to be a place where the community gathers. So, if that's book discussions, great, if that's PTA meetings, awesome, if that's high school reunions, meetings or get-togethers, great.
“We really just want it to be a place where we can start to connect with each other again, spend time dialoguing and discussing and understanding each other.”
The shop’s mid-century and industrial design is community-oriented with all of its furniture centered around tables, making it easy to interact with each other for a quick book-and-coffee break or during one of Stacks’ book club discussions.
So far, Stacks has two book clubs — one to discuss some of the latest reads hitting the shelves and a multi-generational reading and discussion group aimed for kids ages 9-12. But there are a few more book clubs in the works, according to Crispin, including possible clubs for romance books and manga.
But even if Stacks doesn’t currently have a book club that piques your interest, the Jeffrey-Francos are open to ideas.
Stacks also has a kid’s corner where they plan to host frequent storytelling events (including events that are bilingual) in partnership with Make Way For Books. The kid’s corner carries a selection of children’s books in English and Spanish, which was important to Crispin, who is Mexican-American.
“I hope people come in here and they're excited to read,” Crispin said. “If you read one book or you read 100 books a year, either way, you're a reader, right? But we hope people that maybe don't consider themselves readers come in here and it's, like, inspiring and they leave with a sense of excitement to find something great on one of the shelves. We hope that coffee lovers come in and have the best cup of coffee they've had and that's the same every time they come in.
“Really, we just want people to come in here thinking, ‘I want to come back’ or people leaving thinking, ‘When am I going to come back again?’ And we hope that they come back, they come back, they come back and they come back.”
Chapter two: A moment years in the making
Before Stacks Book Club became a brick-and-mortar, it was indeed just a club — founded in the winter of 2016.
“I sent an email to about a dozen friends, saying, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about starting a book club, would anybody want to join?’ I expected to get maybe one or two people to say yes. And instead, we ended up having our first discussion in February of 2017 with about 20 people there,” Crispin said.
During the club’s first meeting, they discussed the science-fiction novel “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline. In the dystopian novel, the main character Wade Watts lives in a village called the Stacks — which became the inspiration behind the club’s name.
After moving away from Tucson, the Jeffrey-Francos returned in 2019 and kept the club — and its name — going.
Taking advice from a Startup Tucson coach, Stacks then started doing pop-up events at local restaurants and businesses as a way to start small but work their way up.
“‘That’s a way to bridge the gap so you don't go from nothing to everything and to see if you like it and see if people are excited,’” Crispin recalled their coach telling them. “So that's where the idea came from and it ended up being the best decision that we could have made.”
Over nearly 11 months of hosting pop-ups, the Jeffrey-Francos learned the basics of operating an independent bookstore, but more importantly, they learned the community’s desire for a bookstore like the one they had in mind.
“We learned that there was a real desperation, or a craving, for a space like this, especially on the northwest side, especially in Oro Valley,” Crispin said. “So all the stuff that we learned in that time was invaluable to us. Turns out that to get a Small Business Association loan, you need to have done everything that your store will do, in order to qualify. And so if we hadn't done that pop-up experience, we actually wouldn't have qualified for an SBA-guaranteed loan. And we didn't know that going into it. We didn't do the pop-ups to get that experience. We did the pop-ups to start to meet people and talk about it — (it) ended up being like a really crucial part of this actually happening.”
Opening a community bookstore and coffee bar was always the plan — even if it took a little longer than expected.
Last fall, Stacks announced its plans to open a brick-and-mortar in spring 2023. However, that date was pushed back more than once due to construction setbacks, waiting for equipment to arrive and putting the final touches on the shop.
When #ThisIsTucson chatted with Crispin a couple weeks ago, he said he was feeling “stress, excitement, hope, concern” and just about everything in between before the shop’s opening.
“The amount of excitement that we feel through social media, the amount of phone calls and emails we’re receiving on a daily basis asking if we're open, when we're going to be open and how excited they are, leaves us feeling really excited and thankful at the end of every day for what this place will be,” he said.
Chapter three: By Tucsonans for Tucsonans
Almost everything inside Stacks has a touch of Tucson magic.
From the handcrafted baked goods in the pastry case to the merchandise that is designed and sourced right here in the Old Pueblo, you can find a little bit of Tucson everywhere you look.
Their gift table and shelves have a variety of cards, candles, games, T-shirts and other locally-sourced or desert-inspired items.
“We are as invested in Tucson as we can be,” Crispin said. “Almost our entire beverage program is being sourced from Tucson. (We have) Southern Arizona wine, Tucson beers, Tucson food, Tucson coffee, Tucson tea. We are investing in the local business ecosystem.
“So, when you come here, yes, you're supporting an independent bookstore, but you're also supporting this network of small businesses and independently-owned businesses that are in our own community. … As many things we can do in Tucson, that is our priority and our preference. Because we really do believe that Tucson is a special place. There's a lot of really talented people that are operating and growing businesses here and we think this is the perfect place for those businesses to have an opportunity to just continue to grow and flourish.”
In addition to a selection of gifts, Stacks also offers a yearly store membership.
With the First Edition membership, Stacks members receive benefits including 10% off every purchase (excluding gift cards), 15% off pre-orders, early access to ticketed events and exclusive member-only events. The membership costs $49 per year. (Membership is not required to shop or eat at Stacks.)
“We liked the idea of not being (just) a bookstore (because) a store, to me, feels very transactional, like you come and you go. And a club is more of a place you come and belong,” Crispin said. “And so while it can be a little bit confusing at times when people are like, ‘Do I have to join to, you know, (eat or shop)?’ No, you don't. We have really liked the idea of being a place where you come in, you exist and you belong.”
Despite just opening their brick-and-mortar location this month, this isn’t “The End” of the story for Stacks. The Jeffrey-Francos already have bigger dreams — including a larger shop in a more central or eastern location that will serve another part of Tucson’s community.
But, that’s a dream — and a story — for another day.
“Everyone is welcome here,” Crispin said. “If you’re the biggest book reader, not a book reader, coffee drinker, not a coffee drinker, to us, it doesn't matter. You walk through the doors, this is a place for you.”
Stacks will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information about Stacks Book Club, visit their website or Instagram page. | https://tucson.com/news/local/stacks-book-club-bookstore-coffee-bar-oro-valley-tucson/article_29714c46-1f64-11ee-8e1d-93091e77d3c3.html | 2023-07-11T16:20:34 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/stacks-book-club-bookstore-coffee-bar-oro-valley-tucson/article_29714c46-1f64-11ee-8e1d-93091e77d3c3.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – At least two members of the Wichita City Council are sounding the alarm, saying that there’s a public safety crisis. With recent violent crimes and a possible officer shortfall on the way, some are saying that we need to spend money now.
“It’s pretty clear what’s happening in Wichita right now, and we have a public emergency,” said Wichita City Council Member Bryan Frye on Monday.
Frye, who is running for mayor, says the city needs to consider spending some of the City of Wichita’s projected $12.6 million surplus for the next budget cycle on hiring and retaining cops.
In a public media forum Monday, Frye pointed out that the Wichita Police Department needs about 100 more commissioned officers. And the current recruiting class, says Frye, has only ten potential officers.
“It’s simple math,” said Frye.
He is not alone.
Council Member Jeff Blubaugh says staffing for public safety is in crisis mode, and money needs to be considered to fix what he calls a crisis.
“Yes, this is a public safety crisis,” said Blubaugh. “So, I brought this up at our last budget retreat. Major concerns. You know we’re down 75 – 100 police officers. We’ve had a lagging trend of being down for a while, but now the numbers are just getting too large.”
Blubaugh discussed the issue at a Monday night district advisory board meeting and offered public input on whether or not to spend some of the expected city surpluses out of the next budget.
Some residents agree public safety needs attention, perhaps right away.
“Public safety, streets and schools. That’s what most people want their tax money spent on,” said Wichita resident Vincent Hancock. “We have some really good accountants at the city that show us exactly how much we’re supposed to hold in reserves.”
It’s the reserves for a rainy day that Frye contends the city council will consider spending, at least some of the reserves and projected budget surplus for the 2024 budget.
“It’s aggressively recruiting. It’s compensation. It’s benefits. It’s support, it’s training. It’s additional staff that are non-commissioned officers. This is a whole approach to needs to happen,” said Frye of the need to consider spending more on public safety. “We’re predicting increased revenues in 2025, 2026 and 2027, and if the public doesn’t believe this is a safe community, are you going to invest your business here? Are you going to move your family here?”
Some county leaders say they’ve seen the same issue in trying to recruit and retain for public safety.
“Certainly public safety is the number one concern for the county, and that’s where we’re going to put the most of our money as we’re putting our budget together,” said Sedgwick County commissioner David Dennis. “911 has to be fully staffed. EMS has to be fully staffed. We are short people in corrections, so we’re facing the same issues.”
The city council for Wichita will bring up the next budget on Tuesday, with additional chances for public input on July 16 and July 27. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/public-safety-crisis-in-wichita/ | 2023-07-11T16:21:51 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/public-safety-crisis-in-wichita/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—Multiple storms will be hitting North Texas throughout the day, temperatures are also going to increase between 90s and 100 degrees. The storms will bring possible flooding and strong winds.
NWS Fort Worth said, “A complex of storms will move into eastern North Texas this morning and continue ESE throughout the day. Additional isolated to scattered storms may develop further west through the afternoon. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning will be possible with any storm that develops. Otherwise, it’ll be a hot day across North and Central Texas with highs in the 90s to low 100s and heat index values near 100-109 degrees”.
Make sure you stay hydrated while out with your family or running errands, there is a Heat Advisory in effect until 9 pm.
NWS Fort Worth said, “A Heat Advisory is in effect through 9 PM Wednesday as peak heat indices reach 105-112. Make sure to practice heat safety by drinking plenty of water, avoiding extended time outdoors, and knowing the signs of heat illness”.
There will be increasing temperatures throughout the weekend from the upper 90s to around 103. Make sure you are planning your activities outside according to the weather advisory.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Hot and humid weather will continue late in the week through the weekend with highs from the upper 90s to around 103 and afternoon heat index values as high as 111. No precipitation is expected Thursday through Sunday”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/thunderstorms-hitting-north-texas-this-afternoon-bringing-heavy-rain-and-lighting/ | 2023-07-11T16:22:13 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/thunderstorms-hitting-north-texas-this-afternoon-bringing-heavy-rain-and-lighting/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The former Dr. John D. Marshall Building in North Portland, which is now a funeral home, was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places, following a nomination by the city of Portland and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
On Monday, July 11, Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer and local leaders celebrated this recognition with a small ceremony where a plaque was given to the building's owners, Bernie and Bobbie Foster.
The facility, located off North Williams Avenue and Northeast Sacramento Street, was originally named after Dr. John D. Marshall, one of the few Black doctors practicing medicine in Portland in 1952. It was a place for Black professionals and doctors to provide their services.
Dr. Marshall worked from the building’s main suite and leased smaller offices to other Black professionals, including dentist Dr. Samuel J. Brown, pharmacist Dr. Richard Neal and lawyer Aaron Brown.
From 1970 to 1979, the Portland branch of the Black Panther Party used the building to provide medical and dental services to Black Portlanders, who were underserved by the city's medical system.
While the building is now a funeral home, its legacy within Portland’s Black business community lives on, including Dr. Marshall's family members, who still live in the Rose City.
"I am very thankful," said John Marshall, Dr. John D. Marshall's oldest son. "I think it shows that the community has a lot of resilience. More recognition is needed to give examples for others to continue that in the future."
Rep. Blumenauer spoke at Monday's ceremony. He said this recognition marks a legacy that is not overlooked but systematically forgotten. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/black-history/john-d-marshall-building-national-register-historic-places/283-d9aad598-3c1e-4697-b25a-34b1f0f649cd | 2023-07-11T16:24:14 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/black-history/john-d-marshall-building-national-register-historic-places/283-d9aad598-3c1e-4697-b25a-34b1f0f649cd |
SEATTLE — The first All-Star game in Seattle in more than twenty years is not a cheap ticket – but we found many people willing to dish out big bucks for the experience.
Said another way, there are no cheap seats for All-Stars to aim for, at least not anymore.
“We’re going to spend all the money we can now, and worry about it later – we’re not budgeting, we’re like, this isn’t going to happen very often so we’re not budgeting,” said Bryan Albrandt, a dad from Spokane.
Budgeting is tough to do when a ticket to Monday’s home run derby started at some three hundred dollars – topping out at about as much as a used Honda Civic. Albrandt says he knows what he’s getting himself into.
“We’re looking at this as a whole week, so we’re blowing money on everything because we’re not going to be able to do this again for, might be 20 years before they come back,” Albrandt said.
Getting in the door is really just the beginning – of course, there’s food, merch and parking. How’s $120?
We spotted two lots in SODO that were charging that much for a parking spot.
“We got street parking – because this is ridiculous. We’ve been looking at them all the way down it’s crazy,” said Seattle mom, Sunny.
The cost was too much for this mom who’d rather spend big on merch – can you blame her?
“Jersey, I can justify because we’re not paying for parking and we’re not doing the big game – and you only live once, YOLO man,” Sunny continued.
Though the closer you get to the diamond the more you forget about the pricetag and start taking in the experience – one that even the players are in awe of.
“I just like being around and experiencing the atmosphere, you know seeing all the great players and just taking it in,” said Devin Williams, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Young and old are in awe of All-Star Week. Take make-a-wish recipient Legend Miles of Sacramento.
“It’s a great experience, you can’t put a price on this,” 14-year-old Miles said. Each signature he gets is a reminder that life is precious – that it’s the experiences that matter. “Never in a million years did I think I’d be here. But I made it,” Miles said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/all-star-game-events-cost-seattle/281-2961c3f2-7f4b-4876-bcc6-9ae69d786c55 | 2023-07-11T16:24:26 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/all-star-game-events-cost-seattle/281-2961c3f2-7f4b-4876-bcc6-9ae69d786c55 |
SEATTLE — A group of Washington state Republican lawmakers are expected to submit legislation that would allow residents to opt out of the state’s mandatory long-term care tax.
WA Cares, which began deductions July 1, funds long-term care insurance for workers who pay into the program.
As the program currently stands, certain groups are allowed an exemption, including those who previously purchased private insurance, military spouses, disabled veterans and people who live out of state. Under the new bill, Senate Republican Minority Leader John Braun of Centralia said anyone would be able to opt out of WA Cares. If residents opt out before the end of the year, Braun said they could get a refund on premiums paid while waiting for the exemption to go through.
“If it’s really such a great idea, the people of Washington are capable and smart, and they can decide for themselves,” Braun said during a Monday press conference with members of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.
As of Monday, the bill was undergoing code revisions. Braun expected it to be finalized in the next couple of weeks.
Braun said he would support a special session to take up the bill, but he didn’t expect one. If a special session doesn’t happen, the bill would be discussed during the next legislative session that begins in January.
WA Cares was created in 2019 and will be used to help Washingtonians access a $36,500 long-term care benefit, which will be adjusted annually for inflation. Eligible workers will pay 0.58% of their paychecks to fund the program and can access benefits beginning in July 2026.
After WA Cares passed, it drew criticism over concerns that it was expensive, wasn’t transferrable to other states and only allowed for limited exemptions. Lawmakers expanded exemptions in 2022, but some say the changes don’t go far enough.
About 500,000 people have already opted out of WA Cares, according to state Sen. Linda Wilson, R-Vancouver. Approximately another 200,000 would be eligible to opt-out under revised legislation passed last year.
“That’s a lot of people that want out that we know of right now,” Wilson said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/wa-cares-long-term-care-tax-opt-out-bill/281-729adacd-24be-4e7e-a413-5d0b7268cf0f | 2023-07-11T16:24:26 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/wa-cares-long-term-care-tax-opt-out-bill/281-729adacd-24be-4e7e-a413-5d0b7268cf0f |
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A Bismarck woman is accused of felony child neglect after police said they discovered a garbage-filled motel room that also was strewn with drug paraphernalia.
Officers responded to a fight at the Bismarck Motor Motel on East Main Avenue in Bismarck about 8:45 p.m. Friday. They found Amanda Lynn Smith allegedly under the influence of meth and supervising her two 6-year-old children, according to an affidavit.
The motel room was "in a state of total disarray," and filled with garbage and old food, the affidavit said. Officers said they also found a syringe, a metal tray with meth residue, a piece of tinfoil with suspected fentanyl residue, and other drug paraphernalia. Smith was arrested and taken to the Burleigh Morton Detention Center.
The felony child neglect charge carries a maximum punishment of five years in prison. Smith, who is in her mid-30s, also faces three misdemeanor drug charges that each carries a possible sentence of about a year behind bars. Defense attorney Josh Weatherspoon declined immediate comment to the Tribune.
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Smith made her initial court appearance Monday, and South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick set bond at $500 cash. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/filthy-motel-room-leads-to-child-neglect-charge-against-bismarck-woman/article_d32dc07c-1ffd-11ee-be6d-6fce848afb25.html | 2023-07-11T16:29:36 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/filthy-motel-room-leads-to-child-neglect-charge-against-bismarck-woman/article_d32dc07c-1ffd-11ee-be6d-6fce848afb25.html |
ROCKLIN, Calif. — A new restaurant is opening soon in Rocklin with a familiar name.
Brian Bennett says he's opening Bennett's Westside Grill in early August.
"I don't think there's been a restaurant built like for a long time in the Sacramento region," Bennett said.
Bennett described the restaurant as offering "polished casual dining."
There will be similar menu items to other restaurants he owns, but will also include some differences such as a live fire Mesquite grill. There will also be a raw seafood program with oysters, crab, and shrimp, Bennett said.
The space includes a 60-seat private dining room for special and private events and an air-conditioned and heated outdoor patio. Bennett says it's not a normal diner someone might expect.
"It's really a design you'd probably find in a bigger, urban space," Bennett said.
He said he chose Rocklin because of all the new development happening in the area and in Roseville.
Once open, Bennett's Westside Grill will be open for all-day dining starting at 11 a.m. during the week and for weekend brunch starting at 9 a.m. Happy hour is daily from 2-6 p.m.
Bennett's Westside Grill is located at 6604 Lonetree Boulevard in the Blue Oaks Town Center.
The two other locations Bennett owns include Bennett's Kitchen Bar Market located at 1595 Eureka Road in Roseville and Bennett's American Cooking located at 2232 Fair Oaks in Sacramento.
Watch more on ABC10: Rocklin man, dog lead to capture of Mahany Park shootout suspect Eric Abril | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rocklin/bennetts-westside-grill-rocklin-opening/103-c1163ad0-10a0-46bd-94c6-82e9c26ec40e | 2023-07-11T16:33:42 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rocklin/bennetts-westside-grill-rocklin-opening/103-c1163ad0-10a0-46bd-94c6-82e9c26ec40e |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Two minors were arrested after a 16-year-old was shot in the leg, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Police received reports of a group of minors shooting at each other around 12:30 p.m. Monday near the 2400 block of Hurley Way.
Upon arrival, deputies found 15 shell casings and a 16-year-old with a gunshot in their leg. The teenager was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies searched for suspects after witnesses reported them leaving the area and heading to a nearby apartment complex. Deputies searched the area and found them hiding in the dumpster in the complex's parking lot. The sheriff's office said they also found a gun inside the dumpster.
The suspects were taken into custody. Both suspects were minors and booked into Sacramento Juvenile Hall. The identities of the 16-year-old and the other two minors have not been released.
Watch more on ABC10: Rocklin man, dog lead to capture of Mahany Park shootout suspect Eric Abril | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/2-minors-arrested-16-year-old-shot-sacramento-county/103-f3d3bc2f-5cb6-42f7-8ec9-41320315315f | 2023-07-11T16:33:48 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/2-minors-arrested-16-year-old-shot-sacramento-county/103-f3d3bc2f-5cb6-42f7-8ec9-41320315315f |
BLOOMINGTON — A woman has been arrested on DUI charges after a crash that killed a 2-year-old girl earlier this month in east Bloomington, police said Tuesday.
In a statement, the Bloomington Police Department said officers were called at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, July 2 to a single-vehicle crash at Hershey Road and Gloucester Circle.
Police said they found a vehicle hit a concrete bridge barrier railing, and a 2-year-old passenger inside was unresponsive. Officers start providing immediate care to the girl, before Bloomington Fire Department paramedics took over.
The child and the driver, who officers said was conscious after the crash, were taken to a nearby hospital, police said. The 2-year-old girl was transferred to a OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where she was later pronounced dead.
BPD spokesperson Ofc. Bryce Janssen said the girl died shortly after the crash.
Police said Kiley Sturm of Bloomington was the driver. The 33-year-old woman is charged with aggravated driving under the influence (involving death), driving under the influence of alcohol. BPD said she was also charged with improper lane usage, not wearing a seat belt and not restraining a child.
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said the investigation was tough for first responders, and he expressed condolences to the child's family on behalf of the department. The incident represents a stark reminder of how dangerous intoxicated driving is, he said.
BPD continues to investigate the crash. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Det. Downing at 309-434-2587 or email jdowning@cityblm.org. Calls can also be made to BPD dispatchers at 309-820-8888.
To remain anonymous, BPD’s Crime & intelligence Analysis Unit can be reached at 309-434-2963 or CIAU@cityblm.org. Information can also be texted to 847411 by texting the word “BPDTIPS,” and inserting a space before your tip information.
Calls to CIAU should be made from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. A voicemail or email should be left outside of those hours.
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Contact Brendan Denison at (309) 820-3238. Follow Brendan Denison on Twitter: @BrendanDenison | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/bloomington-woman-charged-with-dui-after-2-year-old-killed-in-crash/article_cbda04e8-1ffd-11ee-8db2-1b73802964d7.html | 2023-07-11T16:39:51 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/bloomington-woman-charged-with-dui-after-2-year-old-killed-in-crash/article_cbda04e8-1ffd-11ee-8db2-1b73802964d7.html |
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A 17-year-old from Montgomery County was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico during the Fourth of July weekend, according to ABC 7 - WJLA.
On July 1, Puerto Rico prosecutors said Tommy Grays was on a beach in Isla Verde with his uncle and stepfather when one of his family members got into an altercation with another man.
That man was later identified as 23-year-old Carlos Aníbal Rosado Martínez.
Officials said the altercation turned fatal when Rosado Martínez allegedly shot the three Marylanders and Grays was killed. The other two victims were taken to the hospital for serious injuries.
The suspect shot the victims with a "weapon he was carrying illegally."
WJLA reports Rosado Martinez was arrested and is facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and illegally firing a firearm, for which he did not have a license. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/montgomery-county-teen-killed-on-family-vacation-in-puerto-rico | 2023-07-11T16:44:22 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/montgomery-county-teen-killed-on-family-vacation-in-puerto-rico |
DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A board of trustees meeting in Davison Township turned heated at times Monday, as residents expressed concerns about a Greyhound bus stop at the Meijer store on Lapeer Road.
The agenda for Monday's meeting indicated that Greyhound was dropping off busloads of "transients, homeless, and otherwise unattached people" at Meijer once a week.
A large audience turned out for the meeting to raise concerns during the public comment period. The crowd was so large that the meeting was moved to Davison Missionary Church at Gale and Davison roads.
Many people raised concerns about the activity in that area during public comment. However, opinion about the bus stop at the Michigan Department of Transportation carpool lot outside Meijer varied.
Davison Township Clerk Michael Leffler said the MDOT parking area outside Meijer is an official Greyhound stop.
"Davison's Meijer parking lot is the official bus stop for Greyhound in Flint. If you've got a ticket from San Antonio to Flint, you're getting bused to the Meijer parking lot in Davison, Michigan," he said.
Greyhound confirmed the MDOT carpool lot at Meijer is a regular stop. The company says only passengers with a ticket can board the bus, meaning no one is being "dropped off."
Greyhound added that the stop outside the Davison Township Meijer will be moving on Wednesday to another MDOT carpool lot elsewhere in the Flint area. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/davison-township-residents-express-concern-over-greyhound-bus-stop/article_10deeb16-1fe1-11ee-88e7-db84889cf466.html | 2023-07-11T16:59:43 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/davison-township-residents-express-concern-over-greyhound-bus-stop/article_10deeb16-1fe1-11ee-88e7-db84889cf466.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Police located the family of a boy found wandering alone in the city of Saginaw on Tuesday morning.
The Saginaw Police Department found the boy in the 3000 block of S. Washington Ave. Officers could not immediately identify him or determine where he lives.
However, they learned the boy's name and where he lives about 45 minutes after posting an alert on Facebook. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/police-identify-boy-found-wandering-alone-in-saginaw/article_003710ec-2002-11ee-a7f9-7326086a2a00.html | 2023-07-11T16:59:46 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/police-identify-boy-found-wandering-alone-in-saginaw/article_003710ec-2002-11ee-a7f9-7326086a2a00.html |
Tornadoes aren't atypical for Delaware. And like Sunday's, they often come without warning
A tornado that popped up with almost no warning amid severe thunderstorms near Middletown late Sunday afternoon was "not unusual" for Delaware, the National Weather Service said, nor was its apparent surprise to residents.
Rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale and with wind speeds reaching up to 100 mph, the tornado began at 4:49 p.m. Sunday in a field north of Route 896 and west of North Bayberry Parkway.
Nearby houses were already slightly damaged from strong winds before the tornado formed, the National Weather Service said, but most of it was "cosmetic."
The most significant damage was reported on Bullen Drive, where the National Weather Service said that one home had an upstairs window blown out, an exterior wall nearly collapsed and an attached garage roof blown off into the front yard.
WHAT HAPPENED:Tornado touched down near Middletown during Sunday's storms, National Weather Service says
The twister lasted just two minutes, dissipating at 4:51 p.m. near Hyett's Corner Road, 1.19 miles from where it started. Continued strong winds knocked over a semi-truck on Route 1 and blew down corn in a field on U.S. Route 13, but the National Weather Service said there was no evidence of a tornado there.
Why Sunday's tornado wasn't 'atypical' for Delaware
While news of the twister garnered attention on social media, National Weather Service meteorologist Dean Iovino, who is based out of the agency's Mount Holly, New Jersey office, said the tornado wasn't atypical for Delaware.
He said the state "generally sees a weak tornado or two at least somewhere in Delaware during the course of the spring and summer months each year."
Most tornados that occur in The First State are rated EF-0 or EF-1, which are considered weak. Occasionally, however, EF-2 and EF-3 tornados − which have speeds of 111-135 mph and 136-165 mph, respectively − do crop up.
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Such was the case earlier this year, when an EF-3 twister with peak wind speeds of 140 mph tore through Sussex County. It traveled 14.3 miles from west of Bridgeville to east of Ellendale. At its widest, it was about 700 yards.
An EF-2 tornado also hit Delaware in August 2020, spawned by Tropical Storm Isaias. Traveling just more than 20 miles, it was the longest twister ever recorded in the state, at the time surpassing the previous tornado path length record of 13 miles, which occurred in 1988.
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Despite these two recent higher-intensity twisters, Iovino emphasized that he "wouldn't necessarily say they're happening more frequently."
"Two things that have come into play, especially over the past 20 to 30 years, is that we have much better technology as far as the radar coverage," Iovino said. "We're seeing tornadoes that we wouldn't have known about back in like the 1970s or 1980s, and also just the fact that that the area's becoming increasingly developed, so you're having more buildings and structures that are prone to damage."
Decades ago, Iovino said, residents may not have heard about a tornado that just damaged fields or farmland. But people certainly notice buildings and homes that are destroyed, he said.
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"It kind of makes it an apples-and-oranges comparison to go by how many tornadoes were reported in the 1960s and 70s as opposed to how many are being recorded now," he said.
Surprise! Sunday's twister came with almost no warning
On social media on Monday, which is when the National Weather Service confirmed Sunday's tornado, users questioned why there was no tornado warning in effect at the time.
Iovino said weaker twisters often form with little or no warning, making it sometimes impossible to issue a tornado warning. He added that any time there's a severe thunderstorm warning, there's always a chance a tornado will occur.
"If you have a severe thunderstorm warning, there's a possibility of a tornado," he said, "which is kind of a mixed-blessing thing."
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Contrary to what many believe, severe thunderstorm warnings have nothing to do with how much thunder or lightning a storm produces. Rather, these kinds of warnings refer to storms that produce winds at or above 58 mph, or storms with these winds that produce hail one inch or larger in diameter.
Unlike in tornado alley − the central part of the U.S. known as the Great Plains − where tornadoes can be seen and predicted from miles away, in Delaware, twisters are often hidden in large swaths of rain and hail.
Because they are also frequently weaker and smaller in diameter, they're more difficult to detect on radar, Iovino said.
But that's "a good thing for us," he added.
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"We don't want the EF-3s and 4s and 5s," he said. "Even though they're more detectable using the radar and they're easier to track, and maybe you could give a little bit more lead time as far as warnings are concerned, they are extraordinarily disruptive."
While one person was killed in Delaware's April EF-3 tornado, unlike in the Plains, deaths and injuries from Delaware twisters are rare. In fact, the last time a tornado killed someone in Delaware was July 21, 1983, in Hartly.
"It's kind of a trade-off, and I think we have the better end of that trade-off," Iovino said. "Ours generally do some roof damage and knock down some trees, but aren't usually overly destructive like the ones out in the middle part of the country."
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Traffic is backed up in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Sullivan County Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
TDOT’s SmartWay Traffic Map reports “emergency road work” near mile marker 67 has created congestion on I-81 South.
As of noon, the left lane and shoulder of I-81 South were closed.
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Westbound West Jefferson Boulevard is restricted between Park Drive and West Main Street during an emergency gas-line repair, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is performing the work, and weather permitting is anticipating it will be completed late tonight, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement. It said traffic will be maintained through the work zone.
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Hurst Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a woman in an apparent road rage shooting along East Loop 820 Monday night.
According to police, officers were called to assist a shooting victim on the 1400 block of West Hurst Boulevard at about 9:15 p.m. Officers arrived to find a 37-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her head.
The woman was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth where she died just after 2 a.m. She was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office as Paola Nunez Linares, of Fort Worth.
The woman's husband told police they were driving northbound on Loop 820 when they were involved in an incident with another driver. The husband said someone in that vehicle fired several shots at them, fatally wounding his wife.
After the shooting, the man exited the highway and pulled into a Shell station on Hurst Boulevard, and waited for help to arrive.
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Police said the shooter's vehicle was described as a small, dark-colored older model car. No other description has been provided. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man was seriously injured Friday after deputies say he was hit by a train.
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Volusia County Deputies and Orange City Police Officers responded to the CSX Railroad tracks near Magnolia Ave. and Blue Springs Ave. just before 3:30 p.m. for an accident involving a train and a pedestrian.
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Deputies say the victim was attempting to take a “selfie” with the train approaching, but slipped before he could step off the tracks.
The victim, identified by the Florida Highway Patrol as a 19-year-old man from DeBary, was taken to HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital with injuries described as “serious but non-life-threatening,” including several broken limbs.
The investigation into the incident was turned over to FHP. That investigation is ongoing.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is getting its first “Little Free Diverse Library” this week.
These libraries operate similarly to the Free Little Libraries dotted across Central Florida, but focus on providing diverse stories for adults, teens and children in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
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The first Little Free Diverse Library in Orange County will open on Wednesday at the Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka.
“We want to make sure that everyone has access to diverse stories and opportunities to learn about race, culture, and history,” said Dr. Kimberly Allen, the CEO of 904WARD, which pledged to install more than 20 LFDLs in North Florida in 2023.
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Officials said each LFDL will include six titles that were banned by school districts including Henry Aaron’s “Dream,” “Dim Sum for Everyone,” and “The Color of My Words.”
With the increase in book banning across Florida, Hope CommUnity Center officials said they want to ensure that everyone has unfettered access to a variety of stories.
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“Books, at times, act as mirrors, providing us with an opportunity to see our own stories reflected as well as learn about others,” said Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, executive director of Home CommUnity Center
The LFDL at Hope CommUnity Center will be named after activist and United Farm Workers Association co-founder Dolores Huerta.
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If you are interested in donating books or hosting a Little Free Diverse Library, are are asked to email 904WARD at info@904WARD.org
You can learn more about the effort to install LFDL across the globe here.
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MIAMI, Fla. — A brave Florida girl protected herself from a suspected kidnapper, according to police.
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The girl said a man approached her and grabbed her while she was playing outside her home.
The 6-year-old fought back by screaming and biting the man.
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He eventually let her go and ran off.
She said she got a good look at him and was able give a description to police.
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Officers later arrested 32-year-old Leonardo Venegas.
The girl’s mother said they are now planning to move and, until then, the girl will be playing inside.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re on the hunt for a job, here’s a chance to work at Amway Center in Orlando.
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On Wednesday, July 19, Orlando Venues will hold another hiring event.
Organizers said prospective candidates will have the opportunity to land a part-time position catering to guests who attend Orlando Magic and Solar Bears games, concerts, and countless other events.
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There are roles in guest services, security, food and beverage, cleaning, and parking.
The hiring event runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 19.
And if you apply, you’ll get two free tickets to a future event.
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Amway Center is located at 400 W Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801.
If you can’t make it on July 19, Amway Center plans to hold another job fair on Aug. 16.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Three-quarters of the sargassum bloom that threatened the Central Florida Coast has disappeared, according to oceanic researchers.
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“Very little” sargassum remained around the Florida Keys on the Central east coast, according to researchers at the University of Florida.
The seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean had threatened to dump more seaweed along the Florida coastline, but reports are now that it has washed out to sea.
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Dr. Brian Lapointe, a Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researcher, has studied this type of seaweed for years.
“Some have referred to it as ‘the blob,’ he said.
This sargassum, also known as wrack, can be beneficial for providing food and habitat for marine life.
Some people were very concerned about excessive amounts on the beach.
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According to a news release from the University of Florida, they will continue to closely monitor and track Sargassum in each region, with more summary updates provided by the end of July 2023.
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You can help at Autism Advocacy event, deliver MCUM items, train for mediation services
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Autism Advocacy nonprofit volunteers
Autism Rocks and Rolls Corp. is having an event on Aug. 5 at Fowler Pumpkin Patch in Bloomington. They need 20 to 25 volunteers to work several shifts: noon to 3 p.m., 3-5 p.m., 5-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. They are looking for people to help with parking, serving food, admission, helping with games, set up, and then cleaning up afterward. Volunteers will get a free t-shirt, free meal, and free entry to the event. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/autism-rocks-volunteers. Contact Gina Mitchell at 812- 699-7811 or info@autismrocksandrolls.com with questions.
Grocery delivery driver volunteers
Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) is looking for delivery drivers to help provide food to community members who are unable to make it to the MCUM pantry during open hours due to a lack of transportation, mobility restrictions, health concerns or work-hour restrictions. Volunteers work with MCUM coaches, who establish the routes and assure that all the bags are labeled, organized, and ready to go before the volunteers arrive! Volunteers only need to stop by the day of their scheduled routes and pick up and make the deliveries. All routes take approximately 1 to 2 hours and are generally scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Visit https://tinyurl.com/grocery-delivery-driver to learn more or sign up directly at https://tinyurl.com/jot-form-sign-up. Questions? Contact Erin Vaughn at 812- 339-3429 or evaughn@mcum.org.
Basic Mediation & Restorative Justice training opportunity
The Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM) is offering a 40-hour training program for community members interested in learning about conflict resolution, mediation or restorative justice. These skills are useful in all areas of life — family relationships, work relationships, volunteer work, etc. If you are interested in enhancing your communication, listening and problem-solving skills, along with learning basic mediation and negotiation skills, this is a great opportunity. The training offers hands-on skill development by combining activities, lectures and practice. Note: Completion of the training qualifies participants to become volunteer mediators with CJAM. Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings (7-9 p.m.) and Saturdays (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m). Dates are Sept. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and Oct. 5, 7. Tuition is $300, with an early bird special of $275 if received by 9/1/23. A limited number of scholarships are available — just ask! Apply online at www.cjamcenter.org, call 812-336-8677, or email admin@cjamcenter.org.
Community Wish List Spotlight
The Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List is comprised of over 50 nonprofit organizations located in Monroe and surrounding counties. Wish list needs range from food and essentials to arts and crafts supplies. Donations to the Community Wish List help benefit the many outstanding programs and services that these vital organizations provide to our communities.
To make a wish list donation:
- Visit https://tinyurl.com/community-wish-list to view Community Wish Lists.
- Choose something from a wish list that you would like to donate.
- Make your donation.
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Why Monroe County prosecutor, radio station are involved in lawsuit about money, abortion
Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant and Bloomington media business Sarkes Tarzian are on opposite sides of a federal lawsuit involving free speech, campaign contributions and abortion.
They are unlikely opponents, given that no wrongdoing is alleged. Oliphant, a Democrat in her second term as prosecutor, is among several defendants in the civil lawsuit filed by the Bloomington enterprise founded in 1944.
A federal judge dismissed the case, saying the concerns raised don't make sense, and that deciding what-if scenarios has no place in the courts. But an appeal has sent it on to the Indiana Supreme Court, where a key component will be argued in September.
Sarkes Tarzian was an Armenian immigrant who moved from Pennsylvania to Bloomington to work at RCA. He started a 200-watt AM radio station in 1946 that initially broadcast high school sports and band concerts. It grew into a local media power and owned a television station.
Seventy-five years later, a legal battle involving his legacy is before the state's highest court.
Whom is Sarkes Tarzian suing?
Sarkes Tarzian Inc., which owns local radio stations WTTS and WGCL, and the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund, a political action committee for Indiana Right to Life, filed the suit. Indiana Right to Life is “dedicated to protecting the God-given right to life,” its website says.
The lawsuit targets Indiana's attorney general, the secretary of state, five members of the state election division, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Oliphant.
Why did Sarkes Tarzian, Right to Life Victory Fund sue?
Sarkes Tarzian wanted to give $10,000 to the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund to spend on political campaigns and initiatives. But the company and nonprofit worried the size of the donation or its intended use might violate Indiana campaign finance laws.
So, in 2021, Sarkes Tarzian and the right to life group filed suit against the election officials and prosecutors who could take legal action to prevent them from targeting the donations. There also was concern about possible sanctions against the parties for making such contributions, or how the money was spent.
Who represents Sarkes Tarzian, Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund?
Terre Haute attorney James Bopp Jr. is representing Sarkes Tarzian and Indiana Right to Life.
A staunch conservative with an undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bopp has had high-profile clients such as former U.S. President Donald Trump in a failed challenge to the 2020 election outcome and IU students who sued the university for requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
Last week, Bopp said the state's Right to Life Victory Fund has corporations interested in donating tens of thousands of dollars, but the nonprofit has refused the cash for fear of being prosecuted for violating campaign finance laws that limit donation amounts.
Bopp said the question of whether contribution limits diminish the ability of people or corporations to participate in a democracy is an important one. He claims Indiana’s election statute violates the U.S. Constitution and cited Citizens United, a 2009 U.S. Supreme Court case.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
In a 5-4 decision in Citizen United v. Federal Election Commission, the court ruled government restrictions on campaign spending “must be directed toward a narrowly construed anticorruption interest that is defined solely in terms of quid pro quo exchanges,” according to an analysis from two law professors, including Nicholas Almendares at IU’s Maurer School of Law.
In other words, federal case law says campaign donation caps should be focused on instances where the donor is expecting or has been promised something in return.
Bopp said when an organization spends money to advocate for a candidate without the candidate’s knowledge — called an “independent expenditure” — there's no hint of corruption and the activity can't be prohibited.
What do Oliphant and other defendants say?
Oliphant said via email she has had little personal involvement in the case. She said when a county prosecutor is sued in their professional role, the attorney general’s office represents them.
“I have not been called to testify or otherwise been involved with the litigation," she said.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's response to the lawsuit said he believes contributions from corporations to political action committees are unconstitutional when they are earmarked for independent expenditures.
The defendants asked the judge to dismiss the case, in part because Sarkes Tarzian and the nonprofit have not suffered any injury — no contributions have been made and no sanctions sought.
Some of the parties named have signed affidavits confirming they have no interest in suing anyone for such campaign contributions or planned spending.
Bopp said he and his clients want clarification, proof that their donations would be legal.
What did the southern district court rule?
Sarah Evans Barker, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, wrote that Sarkes Tarzian and the nonprofit are unlikely to be sued for their intended contribution and spending.
The attorney general and others, Barker wrote, have said the plaintiffs "can engage in their desired conduct without penalty … we think it highly unlikely that defendants go back on their word and in the process also intentionally violate federal law.”
Bopp doesn't put much faith in what the prosecutors and state officials say since their successors could take a different view of the law.
But, “the court is not required to address and resolve every ‘what if’ imagined or raised,’” Barker said.
The key disagreement
The parties agree Indiana election law does not mention contributions for independent expenditures and disagree over what that means.
Sarkes Tarzian and the nonprofit maintain that since the statute doesn't address independent expenditures, they are effectively prohibited and subject to civil or criminal penalties if the donations are made.
But the parties being sued argue that Indiana election laws’ silence on the matter “signals that these contributions are not regulated," and therefore allowed.
Barker wrote the fears expressed by Sarkes Tarzian and the Indiana Right to Life Victory fund are baseless.
“Plaintiffs here cannot and have not established that the contested Indiana statutes have been, currently are, or ever will be enforced against corporate contributions ... Sarkes has never been fined or prosecuted — or threatened with such action.
“Defendants correctly acknowledge that the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United forbids governmental limitations on corporate contributions" for independent expenditures, the judge wrote. “This holding renders plaintiffs' allegation that their speech has been ‘chilled’ by these otherwise silent statutes objectively unreasonable.”
Barker dismissed the case. Sarkes Tarzian and the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund appealed.
How did the U.S. Court of Appeals respond?
Judge Michael Scudder, one of the three judges who heard the appeal, concluded both sides have sound arguments not yet interpreted by the courts.
“In these circumstances, the most prudent course is to invite the opinion of the only body that can definitively construe the Indiana Election Code — the Indiana Supreme Court,” he wrote.
The court said in May it will weigh in on the issue. Oral arguments before the court are scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 7.
Almendares, the IU law professor, said Sarkes Tarzian and the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund should be pleased with the way the case has progressed.
And Luis Fuentes-Rohwer, professor of law at IU’s Maurer School of Law, said under one interpretation of state election law, the plan by Sarkes Tarzian and the nonprofit is illegal. That also would mean state election law clashes with the U.S. Constitution.
But, he said, another interpretation of state law, and the one the Supreme Court is more likely to use, would allow Sarkes Tarzian and the nonprofit to proceed with the contributions without fear.
The resolution rests with the state supreme court, which will decide if the money can be directed where the donors want it to go. Legally.
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It was June 1990, the week before the Fourth of July, and the Jersey Shore was in quiet crisis.
A routine inspection conducted for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority had discovered a sewer line that ran between the waters of Atlantic City and Brigantine was dangling loose. Any tear in the line would mean catastrophe, spilling raw sewage into the ocean and closing beaches spanning from Sea Isle City to Barnegat Light, for months.
It fell upon Rick Dovey, then the newly inaugurated president of the ACUA, to find a solution and save the summer.
“That was my first week,” Dovey said.
Dovey, 70, having worked as president of the ACUA for these past 33 years, officially retired July 1. His three decades in office saw him become an institution unto himself, shaping much of the modern landscape of South Jersey waste management. His rise saw him navigate past the age of wildcat local dumps, champion the public regulation of trash, lead what were at times controversial crusades against privatization and keep an eye toward innovation.
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“There is so much that has been accomplished here,” Dovey said in an interview last week.
He has been succeeded by Matt DeNafo.
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson praised Dovey for his service in the role. He said the ACUA “improved continually” under Dovey’s tenure and received national recognition.
“He’s very bright, very dedicated and for sure we’ll miss him,” Levinson said. “He’s a good guy (with a) good heart, good temperament and extremely competent.”
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Dovey’s interest in waste management dates to his time at the former Richard Stockton College. He said one of his professors, Mike Strange, led him to structure the rest of his time at Stockton around the subject.
“He was very passionate about it,” Dovey said of Strange. “I still remember leaving that classroom. You’re not usually really souped up when you’re leaving a college classroom, but I said, ‘This, this is really interesting.’”
Reached via phone, Strange, now, 75 and living in Delaware, said, “I’m so thrilled to know that I had some small impact on a career.”
The then Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders hired Dovey in 1976 as a solid-waste consultant. He was brought on board as a new epoch was emerging in New Jersey waste management. The state had recently mandated that county governments develop a plan for how to dispose of trash within in their municipalities.
“I was considered a solid-waste expert at that time,” Dovey said. “There weren’t very many of us around.”
After he finished the solid-waste report, the Atlantic County Department of Regional Planning & Development hired Dovey as a junior planner in the fall of 1976, where he often worked on development as well as waste-management matters.
Dovey entered the solid waste business at a time when Atlantic County, and more broadly the country, was still mired in a primordial trash-collection practices. Cities, towns and neighborhoods often disposed of their trash in private or municipal dumps throughout the county, with regulations ranging from lax to nonexistent.
“At the time, landfilling wasn’t what we had now,” Dovey said. “It was just dumping it in the ground or in the swamp behind the barrier island, into a gravel pit, into the groundwater. That was the state of the art. It needed to change.”
A solid-waste report called for the freeholders to entrust the Atlantic County Sewer Authority with managing solid waste. Dovey said the sewer authority had asked him to help them with what would be their new solid waste responsibilities. But that plan crashed against the realities of politics, with the freeholders loath to transfer control over solid waste to the authority. At the center of their concerns was Howard “Fritz” Haneman, a fixture of local Republican politics and the son of a New Jersey Supreme Court justice, who sat as the sewer authority president.
“There was concern that he (Haneman) was getting too much power, so basically the decision to implement and give the responsibility (to the sewer authority) was delayed,” Dovey said.
At that time, circa 1979, Dovey was in his late 20s, married and in need of a steady career. Unable to wait for the political impasse to be resolved, he decided to take a job as the director of a solid waste agency in Rutland County, Vermont.
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“I said, ‘Well, I’m not waiting around for this,’” Dovey said. “So I said goodbye to New Jersey, and my wife and I moved up there.”
Circa 1981, Dovey was expecting his first child with his wife, Mary, and he had new responsibilities in Vermont, where he had been living for two years. It was then a friend informed Dovey there could be a job opening back home as a project planner. The freeholders had finally decided to delegate waste-management powers to the sewer authority, which had been rechristened as the ACUA.
Dovey worked to help launch the ACUA, helping site a landfill and waste-management plant.
Around 1983, Richard Squires, recently elected Atlantic County executive, then appointed Dovey head of the county Planning Department. Trained as a planner, Dovey worked in that position for seven years, tackling a range of issues, including, according to Press archives, how to manage the growth of the Atlantic City casino industry and the construction of area malls. He also continued to oversee much of the future of the county’s waste-disposal efforts, working to build the county recycling center.
With Haneman retiring in 1990 and the first-choice replacement, authority Vice President John Armstrong, uninterested, Dovey rose to the position to where he would stay for the next 33 years.
His first crisis, the dangling pipe between Atlantic City and Brigantine, was addressed promptly. Dovey said he was eventually able to find divers from area company Ole Hansen & Sons to fix the pipe.
“It was a hairy week for me, first week, oh my God,” Dovey said.
The demands of the job did not let up in Dovey’s first year as ACUA president. State regulators were requiring Atlantic County to close the vast majority of its landfills to protect the Pine Barrens, and Department of Enivronmental Protection Commissioner Chris Daggett rejected a petition from the county to build an ACUA landfill in Egg Harbor Township, citing complications that birds attracted by waste could cause the nearby Atlantic City International Airport. The ACUA and Dovey worked to build a trash transfer station at the Egg Harbor Township site and contracted Waste Management Co. to haul the waste to a landfill in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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“The whole system was changing,” Dovey said. “There was a big impact of implementing a secure, environmentally sound landfill system and transfer system.”
Although more environmentally sound, waste disposal became significantly more expensive with hauling than it had been unregulated or than it would be if the ACUA was licensed to build its own landfill.
Dovey worked over the next seven years to persuade the DEP to run a landfill in Egg Harbor Township at night, when the birds would not be up to interfere with the airport. It led to the ACUA opening a nighttime landfill circa 1997.
“Bottom line is today, our tipping fees are the lowest in the state,” Dovey said.
The ACUA landfill in Egg Harbor Township is now set to reach capacity, however, by 2027, and the ACUA has solicited bids for a landfill to which Atlantic County trash can be exported.
In 2005, Dovey introduced both a solar farm and wind farm at the ACUA wastewater plant in Atlantic City to try to offset rising gas prices. Similarly, he began fueling ACUA trucks with compressed natural gas.
The alternative energy sources complemented efforts throughout his tenure to capture emissions, such as methane, from the landfill and convert them into an energy source. The ACUA has a partnership with South Jersey Gas to compress the methane into usable gas.
In 2022, the alternative energy and landfill gas initiatives had collectively cut ACUA costs by $1.65 million, with Dovey saying savings were passed onto county residents, giving them the lowest tipping fees in the state.
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Critics of Dovey and the ACUA said the liberalization of the trash industry would make the market more competitive and lower rates, arguing the ACUA’s control of trash ultimately came at the expense of municipalities and ratepayers. One private hauler said in a 1998 Press article about deregulation that he was in the business of “keeping Rick Dovey honest.”
Deregulation put the ACUA on the ropes, requiring it to take on new debt and forcing 26 layoffs by 1999, according to Press archives. In one story, Dovey was reported to have written a simple goal across a white board in the ACUA office: “survival.”
Dovey began a campaign competing with private companies, traveling to the far reaches of Atlantic County municipal halls to sell the ACUA and what he argued was its unique ability to offer cost savings. He stressed the ACUA’s low rates and extolled what he argued were the virtues of having a quasi-public entity manage waste.
“The biggest difference is we’re publicly owned,” Dovey said, noting the ACUA is subject to the oversight of the county executive. “We’re publicly accountable.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/acua-president-dovey-retires-after-33-year-tenure/article_cba92180-1cc8-11ee-ac7f-4ffd549be1f1.html | 2023-07-11T17:17:03 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/acua-president-dovey-retires-after-33-year-tenure/article_cba92180-1cc8-11ee-ac7f-4ffd549be1f1.html |
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WEST CAPE MAY — Work continues on a Sunset Boulevard property that’s set to become Cape May County’s first legal cannabis dispensary.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved a class 5 retail license for Tomas Nuscis for Shore House Canna LLC in March. The business had originally planned to open its doors by April 20, often described as a weed holiday, and later advertised a June 30 opening.
Now, the store hopes to begin serving customers by Labor Day.
“We’re a little hesitant to put a date on it,” said Nicole Melchiorre, one of the principals of Shore House Canna.
That’s in part because even with a license, the business is not through with the regulatory process. Renovations continue to transform the building, which had housed a gift shop and a construction company, into a legally compliant weed store.
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Melchiorre, Nuscis and Dave Christian, another principal in the business, discussed the progress on a recent morning, over the sound of circular saws and while waiting for the wire guy who was set to arrive by 11.
Melchiorre said the work will likely take about two more weeks, and when it is complete, the business will be ready for inspection by a staff member from the commission. That process will take at least a month, she said, and some businesses have waited 60 days so far.
The commission will want to review the business layout, especially security measures. Nuscis did not want to discuss any of the security measures for, well, security reasons, but Christian indicated they are extensive.
Officials and residents of several New Jersey shore towns say the state’s law decriminalizing marijuana use is having an unintended effect: emboldening large groups of teenagers to run amok on beaches and boardwalks.
“It’s the most secure facility in Cape May County,” Christian said.
After the state approval, the business will be set to open.
In addition to being the only cannabis dispensary in the county, it will also be the only one in a Jersey beach town, with the notable exception of Atlantic City. While Atlantic City has leaned in to the new industry, with hopes of adding legal weed as a major tourism attraction, most beach communities have said no to allowing cannabis businesses.
That includes nearby Cape May. West Cape May was one of the few Cape May County communities that said yes to allowing cannabis businesses, which also included Middle and Lower townships. There is a local benefit. New Jersey’s cannabis regulations allow towns with cannabis dispensaries to impose a 2% tax on sales, above the existing taxes.
Nuscis did not have an estimate for how much money that could mean for the borough each year but said other communities have brought in enough for a firetruck or new playground equipment.
Melchiorre and Nuscis also declined to provide much detail on finances, aside from saying the expenses continued to climb.
“A lot,” was how Nuscis described the costs so far.
They said the startup costs can be a considerable obstacle for new businesses, even if the owner is able to acquire a state license. They purchased the building and are putting extensive amounts into renovations. It also costs money to hire attorneys and consultants to shepherd the application through a lengthy state regulatory process, and the costs have not finished adding up.
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That is before investing in the product itself, which will be purchased through wholesalers, not grown on site.
For now, that market is dominated by multistate businesses that are growing and producing weed and cannabis products in New Jersey. More local businesses are on the way, Melchiorre said, but they are going through the same startup process and will not have product ready when Shore House Canna opens its doors.
Customers will enter from the front of the building, after their IDs are checked by a security guard. There will be displays for edibles, tinctures and flower along the walls and a seashore-themed center table, where customers can place their order through a tablet.
The plan is for customers to be able to see and smell the cannabis buds before purchase, using secure containers. In New Jersey, customers are not allowed to touch marijuana before buying it. Christian said there will be staff to help customers with ordering and to answer any questions.
As he described it, the business will aim for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, less austere than some of the spots that started operations in a medical-only market, and more personal than what has been described in California as “an Apple store for weed.”
He and other staff members have visited other dispensaries in New Jersey and traveled to more mature markets in Colorado and Massachusetts.
Customers who know what they want will be able to order ahead online. There is also a walk-up window for people to pick up their purchases. Plans continue to evolve, Melchiorre said.
“Our point-of-sale counter has been recreated five or six times now,” she said. That counter is partially built, running along one side of the store. Once a purchase is complete, customers will exit at the back of the property.
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The team emphasized that no consumption lounge is under consideration, and there will be no smoking or ingestion allowed in the store or parking area. That has been a repeated concern from community members, Nuscis said.
“I use the example of, if you buy a bottle of wind in the liquor store, do you drink it in the store?” he said.
Borough officials have been extremely cooperative, they said, and both police and firefighters have visited the site and toured the building while construction is underway.
Christian expects edibles — what New Jersey refers to as soft lozenges — to be popular, especially among adults who are interested in trying cannabis now that it is legal, and for those who may not have indulged since their college days.
But the largest market remains the flowers.
The store is about 1,500 feet from the beach, Nuscis said, and just over the town line from Cape May. He said Cape May County goes from about 100,000 people in the winter to millions in the summer, and he expects interest from many of the summer visitors, but he does not think Shore House Canna will be a strictly seasonal business.
In part, he cited Cape May’s nearly year-round appeal.
“This town, you know, it doesn’t stop,” Nuscis said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/legal-weed-is-on-its-way-to-cape-may-county/article_99a8487e-1f4c-11ee-8554-1f44ce87a72c.html | 2023-07-11T17:17:15 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/legal-weed-is-on-its-way-to-cape-may-county/article_99a8487e-1f4c-11ee-8554-1f44ce87a72c.html |
Tuesday through Thursday are all forecast to be at or above 90 degrees inland, which would make for our first heat wave of the season. The shore will have its warmest air of 2023, too.
There will be some variation, but high temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s Tuesday and Wednesday inland, with at or just above 90 readings Thursday. A heat wave in New Jersey is three days with highs of at least 90 degrees.
The definition of a heat wave is murky, and varies from place to place. Meteorologist Joe Martucci has more on the topic and explains what one meteorologist says could bring a standard definition across the globe.
Average high temperatures are in the upper 80s at Atlantic City International Airport, so this is all above average.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, this will be heat without humidity. A continued northwest breeze will lower dew points into the 60- to 65-degree range. That’s just a touch humid. In fact the heat index should be at or even lower than the air temperature, which you typically see in places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. By Thursday, it’ll feel more humid as a gusty southwest wind blows. Still, it won’t be as humid as last weekend.
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The shore will also feel the heat. Highs will be in the upper 80s Tuesday, the warmest, due to a land breeze (watch for flies on the beach). Then highs will go into the low and mid-80s Wednesday and Thursday as daily cooling sea breezes develop.
Make sure to keep your pets cool. If your feet get too hot on the blacktop or sidewalk, theirs can, too. Give them plenty of water.
No rain is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. There may not even be a cloud in sight Tuesday. Make sure to lather up good with the sunscreen.
Come Thursday, a line of thunderstorms threatens to bring severe weather for up to two hours between 3 and 9 p.m. Make your outdoor plans before this time.
Typically, our first heat wave of the year happens in May or June. However, having it in July isn’t rare. In 2016, the first heat wave at Atlantic City International Airport was July 14-18.
The formation for this heat wave is unusual for us, though. With counterclockwise-spinning, upper-level low pressure to the north, a piece of warmth from the Great Plains will sling it our way. The low dew points also make it easier for the sun to sizzle the ground.
If it was tropical feeling out there, we’d have lower heat but higher humidity.
After the heat wave, we return to daily afternoon and evening thunderstorm threats for next weekend. Highs will be back in the 80s, perhaps touching 90 inland Saturday.
Finally, last weekend at the coast earned a B-plus in the sixth annual Shore Summer Weekend Weather Report Card. It was my boldest grade of the season, but I stand by it. Head on over to PressofAC.com to see why it was actually a nice weekend. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/july-11-nj-weather-forecast-jersey-shore/article_47142e22-1f54-11ee-8e37-d7d1874d3bf0.html | 2023-07-11T17:17:18 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/july-11-nj-weather-forecast-jersey-shore/article_47142e22-1f54-11ee-8e37-d7d1874d3bf0.html |
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Phil Stefanowicz
Mainland Regional
The senior captured the Central/South Group III title in a one-hole playoff and helped the Mustangs finish second as a team at the sectional tournament. Stefanowicz shot an average of 40.14 in his 12 matches, was one of the leaders for the 18-3 Mustangs and helped them win the Cape-Atlantic League American title. He will continue education at the University of Florida.
FIRST TEAM
Alex Bayham
Ocean City
The sophomore tied for fifth at the prestigious Carl/Arena Al Rifkin Tournament. He shot an 82 at the Garden State Cup and was a top golfer for the 13-4 Red Raiders.
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Owen Doyle
Absegami
The junior shot a 2-over-par 74 and finished third among 200-plus golfers at the prestigious Carl Arena/ Al Rifkin Memorial Tournament. He finished second at the Cape-Atlantic League Boys Championship and tied for 15th at the South/Central Group III tournament.
Juliana Duggan
Egg Harbor Township
The freshman won the Cape-Atlantic League Girls Championship with an 87, winning by four strokes over defending champion Isabella Ruzzo.
Daniel Herzchel
Mainland Regional
The freshman captured the Cape-Atlantic League Boys Championship title by winning a two-hole playoff. He helped the Mustangs finish seventh as a team at the Garden State Cup.
Yasmeen Muhammad
Barnegat
The junior won the Ocean County Girls Golf Championship. She was a leader on the Bengals’ girls squad, which finished 11-4.
Pat O'Hara
St. Augustine Prep
The junior shot a 1-under-par 71 and finished second at the prestigious Garden State Cup. O’Hara was one of the top golfers on the 13-4 Hermits.
Sam Ritti
Ocean City
The sophomore shot a 76 to capture the individual title at the Cape May County Championships. He also led Ocean City to the team title at the event.
Isabella Ruzzo
Mainland Regional
The senior finished second at the Cape-Atlantic League Girls Championship. She placed fifth at the prestigious Carl Arena/Al Rifkin Memorial Tournament, leading the Mustangs to a second-place finish in team scoring.
Keller Tannehill
Mainland Regional
The freshman finished sixth in the state Group III tournament to earn a medal. He placed third in the Central/South Group III tournament.
Cam Yoa
Ocean City
The senior tied for eighth at the prestigious Garden State Cup, shooting a 79. He also shot an 81 at Carl Arena/Al Rikkin Tournament, one of the biggest competitions of the season.
SECOND TEAM
Madelyn Beirne, Southern Regional
Patrick Foley, Mainland Regional
Anthony Galinus, St. Augustine Prep
Dylan Guercioni, Cedar Creek
Alex Henbest, Southern Regional
Grace Klements, Pinelands Regional
Connor Noon, Lacey Township
Sami Reilly, Southern Regional
Anthony Smoaks, Absegami
Luke Tappeiner, Mainland Regional
Nicole Tarquinio, Cumberland Regional
Brandan Tyhanic, Pinelands Regional
Honorable Mention
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Cassandra Hughes
Evan Ramos
Atlantic City
Paul Swift
Buena Regional
Jonathon Blasberg
Cape May Tech
Joseph Clark
Cedar Creek
Hunter Stubley
Egg Harbor Township
Olivia Nehmad
Johnny Nevling
Mike Oberman
Hammonton
Connor Eberly
Nicolas luliucci
Holy Spirit
Joe Aiello
Lacey Township
Cole Stracensky
Lower Cape May Regional
Alex Sekela
Mainland Regional
Anika Deshpande
Middle Township
Jacob Radzieta
Millville
Owen Gilson
Oakcrest
Kaavya Kolli
Andrew Smith
Southern Regional
Jackson Bodony
St. Augustine Prep
Dom Palastina
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HOUSTON — After four months in the neonatal intensive care unit and a complex six-hour surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, conjoined twins Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller are home.
Parents Sandy and Jesse Fuller, from Center, Texas northeast of Houston, said it's the answer to months of prayers.
"I think you can look at them and see God's goodness and just how kind he's been to us because they are true miracles since day one," Sandy said.
"Super excited, it's hard to express into words just how excited we are," Jesse said. "It's been 134 days so the feelings are overwhelming."
Dad admitted it's going to be a little chaotic getting used to being home with the twins and their big sister.
Mom said Ella is "sassy with a little bit of drama" and Eliza is more laid-back but they're both sweet, happy babies.
'Incredibly rare and very high-risk'
The Fullers learned their twins were conjoined during a routine ultrasound in Sandy's second trimester.
"Noone's really expecting their children to be conjoined when they have twins and when they find that out, that's really scary and they have so many unknowns," Clinical Nurse Specialist Isa Baruah said.
Sandy said their faith has guided them through the entire journey.
"When I found out they were going to be conjoined, I trusted God's plan. I knew he was going to work it out all the way to the end," she said.
The Fullers were referred to Texas Children’s Fetal Center, one of the few hospitals in the U.S. that specializes in the treatment and separation of conjoined twins.
“Conjoined twin pregnancies are incredibly rare and very high-risk," explained Dr. Roopali Donepudi who led the delivery team.
When Ella and Eliza were delivered by cesarean section on March 1, they were conjoined at the abdomen and they shared liver issues. Born at 35 weeks, each weighed an estimated five pounds and 10 ounces.
They spent more than three months in the NICU before they were ready for the next huge step.
The big day: Separation surgery
Before the babies were taken back for surgery on June 14, Sandy and Jesse spent time with them and then the family held hands and prayed with the surgical team.
Following months of preparation, the twins were successfully separated by a team that included seven surgeons, four anesthesiologists, four surgical nurses, and two surgical technicians.
Dr. Alice King a pediatric surgeon with TCH and Baylor, led the team.
“Our team began planning and preparing for this operation before these babies were even born,” King said. “From conducting simulations of the procedure to collaborating extensively with our colleagues in anesthesiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology and radiology, we have all been working together to achieve one common goal: the best outcome for Ella and Eliza.”
'Excellent progress'
Sandy and Jesse held their baby daughters separately for the first time just three days after the surgery.
Before leaving the hospital, they thanked everyone there for treating them "like family."
“Texas Children’s Hospital was a place of comfort and hope for our family,” Sandy said. “From the beginning to the end, we were guided, informed and comforted. We are so grateful God put some of the best doctors and nurses in our lives to give our girls the best chance at life."
The twins' remarkable recovery surpassed all expectations.
"Ella and Eliza continued to make excellent progress toward healing, growing and returning home just four weeks after separation," TCH said in a statement.
They said Sandy, Jesse and big sister Emilia are thrilled to begin the next chapter of their lives with Ella and Eliza at their home in Center, Texas. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b | 2023-07-11T17:21:24 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b |
A $5,000 dollar reward is now being offered after two shorebird nests were allegedly vandalized in Queens.
Investigators with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that a person intentionally damaged two piping plover nest enclosures on the beach in Far Rockaway sometime between 10:30 a.m. on June 9 and 10:30 a.m. on June 10. The fence protecting the nest area designed to keep predators out appeared to have been bent.
The investigators added that two eggs from each of the nests in the enclosure were also taken.
The piping plover is a threatened species of bird. If found and convicted, the vandal responsible could face a $25,000 fine for each egg and up to six months behind bars.
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Earlier in 2023, the NYC Parks Department installed cameras on the beach to monitor activity around the nesting areas. The footage from the cameras is being reviewed.
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A group of New York teenagers had to be rescued from a raging river hours after trying to have some summer fun.
The six teens, five boys and a girl ranging in age from 14 to 17, were plucked from the rapids after getting together to go water tubing in Wappinger Creek in the Dutchess County town of La Grange, according to fire officials.
But the heavy rains and runoff from the deadly storms that moved through the region Sunday into Monday led to a very strong current and left them clinging on to a tiny island that formed in the middle of the water, fire officials said.
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Two of the teens managed to escape the rough waters and go for help. It took firefighters three hours to pull the other four from the river, said officials.
Two of the teens were taken to the hospital to be evaluated, and a firefighter suffered a minor injuries. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teens-rescued-after-getting-stranded-while-tubing-on-raging-new-york-creek-ny-only-spec/4495279/ | 2023-07-11T17:26:36 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teens-rescued-after-getting-stranded-while-tubing-on-raging-new-york-creek-ny-only-spec/4495279/ |
An Allegheny County woman was presented with a commemorative check after recently winning $1 million on a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket.
Kimberley Adamik, 56, said she had been a longtime player of the PA Lottery and was shocked to learn she had won on a ticket called $1 Million? Seriously.
“I’ve been playing [the lottery] for 35 years and have never won anything like this before,” said Adamik. “I scratched the ticket at the store and scanned it. The store owner asked me if I hit the big one, and I said, ‘You tell me.’ She started screaming when she saw how much it was.”
Officials from the PA Lottery and Willy’s Beer & Beverage, where the ticket was purchased on June 22, presented the check to Adamik Tuesday. Willy’s receives a $5,000 bonus.
Adamik said she’ll continue working her full-time sanitation job and plans to use her prize money to fix up her home and build a fence for her rescue dog, Haley, to run in her yard.
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BOISE, Idaho — In 2008, the market crashed, home values plummeted, and everything stopped. That’s because no one could afford to buy or sell their homes, since they owed more on their mortgages than their homes were worth.
They were “underwater” on their mortgages, and I can tell you this: Things were not better where it was wetter.
So, why is there a big concern now that we're headed in the same direction? Certain numbers don't inspire hope. A recent survey from Insurify reveals that 69 percent of homeowners have some concern about being underwater on their mortgages. There's good reason for that, because that same survey showed 25 percent of new homeowners said they are already underwater on their mortgages. That's nationwide.
How are things looking locally? Just looking at values, the median home prices in Ada and Canyon Counties are down almost 11 percent compared to last year. That's according to the Intermountain MLS.
So, I guess it's time to panic? As fun as that would be, no. Debbi Myers, President of Boise Regional Realtors said, first of all, the market here in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon is unique. And it's important to focus on local, rather than national numbers. Those local numbers still don't look great, but Myers said they shouldn't. It was time for them to come back down.
“I think we're getting into what I would refer to as a more normal market. If you look at growth patterns, and you take out the COVID years, we're back on track with that normal type of growth," Myers said. "The COVID years were just so ridiculous, for a lot of reasons."
"One, we were undervalued going into COVID. And that COVID made that even more attractive for people who were coming out of big cities because they could work remotely now and they could have some space," Myers continued.
"That really boosted our prices. You know, we saw the things where people were coming in and offering way over asking because they could. And they had the means to do that, that settled down a lot. People still have equity in their homes," Myers reassured. "We're in great shape there. But we're not seeing that panic buying that we were seeing during COVID. And that has settled the market down to more normal rates."
Here are some other important points Myers made:
- First, we all got our tax assessments recently, which were mostly way down. So, some of you might be thinking, 'I'm underwater on my mortgage!' Not necessarily. Myers points out that your tax assessment is not the market value of your property. Assessors typically under-value your home, and you can get a lot more for it than what it's assessed at.
- Secondly, foreclosure and distressed property rates are nearly non-existent here. In fact, the rate of folks behind on their mortgage payments in Idaho is one of the lowest in the nation at just 2 percent.
- All that plays into Myers’ third point: The market is not crashing. So, she noted that if you're waiting to buy, you should stop waiting, if you can. The market, at least around here, is going to be fine.
- And that is because of Myers' final point: Housing inventory is lagging way behind, and builders can't keep up. That provides some pressure to keep those prices up.
When you take all those factors together, they provide upward pressure on home values. That’s while rising interest rates and frugal buyers are providing downward pressure. So, you get, hopefully, what we're looking at now, a more normal market and few people underwater.
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SAN ANTONIO — Big Texas Con is bringing San Antonio actor Frank Grillo to its star-studded lineup.
Grillo, who played the Marvel movie villain Brock "Crossbones" Rumlow and "Sergeant Leo Barnes" in The Purge movie franchise, will be appearing at Big Texas Con in October at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Among the celebrities joining Grillo at Big Texas Con are wrestling Hall of Famer Trish Strauss, "The Mandalorian" actor Tait Fletcher, "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Shannen Doherty, actress Rose McGowen, actor Carl Weathers, and so many others.
The convention is set for October 6-8 and tickets are on sale now.
Grillo is set to be at the event to sign autographs and be on hand for photo ops on Oct. 7-8 for attendees.
The much-anticipated event also includes a cosplay contest, an artist alley, and more surprise announcements are set to be revealed as the event inches closer.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita City Council has voted to regulate party buses to keep them safer.
On Tuesday, the Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that creates an Entertainment Transportation Vehicle license.
After it goes into effect, the law will:
- Apply to buses that operate primarily in the City of Wichita. It does not apply to buses used for day care, church, school, or companies that take statewide tours;
- Does not apply to taxis or limousines;
- Require passengers under 17 to be accompanied by an adult;
- Ban the use of alcohol on buses after 2:30 a.m.;
- Ban the consumption of alcohol after midnight if any persons under 21 are present in the vehicle; and
- Create a system in which the business license may be suspended or revoked if violations occur.
The Wichita Police Department had asked the City Council to take action because of “shootings, fights and disorderly conduct stemming from some party bus operators.”
The City knows of seven party bus operators that would need to get the $100 licenses.
The Council is expected to give final approval to the ordinance at its next meeting. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-rules-for-wichita-party-buses/ | 2023-07-11T17:36:00 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-rules-for-wichita-party-buses/ |
Person of interest sought in Troy Target parking lot assault
Troy police are searching for a person of interest in the assault of a woman in a Target store parking lot last week.
Officials said the person of interest has been identified as Andrew Hall, 31. Police said he is armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Hall is being sought in connection with an attack on a woman around 9 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of a Target store at 1301 Coolidge Highway.
Officers were called to the parking lot and found the woman with injuries to her face as well as a witness who had helped stop the assault, they said.
Investigators said the victim told police an unknown man approached her as she was getting into her vehicle, forced the driver's side door open and assaulted her. She also told them she had been punched in the face before her attacker pulled a handgun from his waistband.
Officials said the woman fought back and alerted a nearby witness who yelled at the suspect and ran toward the victim, prompting her assailant to run away.
Police said Monday a video from the scene shows the man in the parking lot wearing a black backpack and a green hat.
Anyone who sees Hall should call 911. Anyone with information about his whereabouts should call Troy Police at (248) 524-0777.
Investigators said he was last seen wearing a green baseball cap, gray shirt and red shorts.
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Redford man arrested Monday in connection with reports of shots fired
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A 21-year-old Redford man is in custody while police are investigating a report of shots fired Monday, they said.
Officers were called at about 6 p.m. Monday to the area of Vassar and Gaylord Streets between Telegraph and Inkster roads for a report of shots fired.
They arrived and found no reported victims but arrested a suspect in connection with the incident, officials said.
Anyone with information about the shooting should call Det. Dan Bailey at (313) 387-2575.
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VAN BUREN COUNTY, Ark. — In the next couple of years, 9-1-1 dispatch centers across Arkansas will look different because many agencies are in the process of consolidating them.
Currently, when you call 9-1-1 and get transferred to multiple people, it can be frustrating and sometimes even scary depending on your emergency.
According to the Arkansas 911 board, one way to help prevent this from happening is to combine dispatch centers within counties.
"Currently, we're at 98. And we're reducing that number down to 82," Arkansas 911 Board Executive Director, C.J. Engel explained.
Engel said the statewide change will be a step in the right direction.
"It's just going to be a positive impact to our citizens to our visitors," he said.
Engel expects it to help dispatchers too.
"You're gonna see a reduction of misrouted, 911 calls from one center to an inappropriate center. And then you're gonna see a reduction in response times from the first responders as they're going to be dispatched faster," he added.
Van Buren County recently placed dispatchers from the jail into the county's 911 center. Judge Dale James explained that they've already been seeing the benefits.
"By having a consolidated dispatch, like we have in one central unit, and away from the jail and away from other aspects of any other job, they get to focus solely on the emergency and take best care of people when seconds matter," Van Buren County Judge Dale James said.
Judge James said they've outgrown the current building in Fairfield Bay.
"It's very tight and confined. So we're running into issues where radio transmissions between one dispatcher are being picked up on the radio transmissions of another dispatcher," Judge James said.
He explained the new dispatch center at the courthouse annex is going to make their jobs a bit easier.
"It's acoustically designed and we should eliminate all of those issues. We're also getting new radio equipment, new repeaters for our towers, we're getting new cabling for them. And state-of-the-art computer-aided dispatch," Judge James said.
The 911 board's ultimate goal is to have only one dispatch center in most counties, depending on their population.
"I think it's the right time, and that it's gonna be a benefit for all of us moving forward," Engel said.
The 911 board's deadline for the dispatch center consolidation is January 2025.
The board has also purchased a statewide emergency services IP network that they expect to improve the technology that 911 is operated on. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-911-dispatch-consolidating/91-fb69369f-c218-4050-b39f-f611d356f6c3 | 2023-07-11T17:52:56 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-911-dispatch-consolidating/91-fb69369f-c218-4050-b39f-f611d356f6c3 |
HOUSTON — After four months in the neonatal intensive care unit and a complex six-hour surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, conjoined twins Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller are home.
Parents Sandy and Jesse Fuller, from Center, Texas northeast of Houston, said it's the answer to months of prayers.
"I think you can look at them and see God's goodness and just how kind he's been to us because they are true miracles since day one," Sandy said.
"Super excited, it's hard to express into words just how excited we are," Jesse said. "It's been 134 days so the feelings are overwhelming."
Dad admitted it's going to be a little chaotic getting used to being home with the twins and their big sister.
Mom said Ella is "sassy with a little bit of drama" and Eliza is more laid-back but they're both sweet, happy babies.
'Incredibly rare and very high-risk'
The Fullers learned their twins were conjoined during a routine ultrasound in Sandy's second trimester.
"Noone's really expecting their children to be conjoined when they have twins and when they find that out, that's really scary and they have so many unknowns," Clinical Nurse Specialist Isa Baruah said.
Sandy said their faith has guided them through the entire journey.
"When I found out they were going to be conjoined, I trusted God's plan. I knew he was going to work it out all the way to the end," she said.
The Fullers were referred to Texas Children’s Fetal Center, one of the few hospitals in the U.S. that specializes in the treatment and separation of conjoined twins.
“Conjoined twin pregnancies are incredibly rare and very high-risk," explained Dr. Roopali Donepudi who led the delivery team.
When Ella and Eliza were delivered by cesarean section on March 1, they were conjoined at the abdomen and they shared liver issues. Born at 35 weeks, each weighed an estimated five pounds and 10 ounces.
They spent more than three months in the NICU before they were ready for the next huge step.
The big day: Separation surgery
Before the babies were taken back for surgery on June 14, Sandy and Jesse spent time with them and then the family held hands and prayed with the surgical team.
Following months of preparation, the twins were successfully separated by a team that included seven surgeons, four anesthesiologists, four surgical nurses, and two surgical technicians.
Dr. Alice King a pediatric surgeon with TCH and Baylor, led the team.
“Our team began planning and preparing for this operation before these babies were even born,” King said. “From conducting simulations of the procedure to collaborating extensively with our colleagues in anesthesiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology and radiology, we have all been working together to achieve one common goal: the best outcome for Ella and Eliza.”
'Excellent progress'
Sandy and Jesse held their baby daughters separately for the first time just three days after the surgery.
Before leaving the hospital, they thanked everyone there for treating them "like family."
“Texas Children’s Hospital was a place of comfort and hope for our family,” Sandy said. “From the beginning to the end, we were guided, informed and comforted. We are so grateful God put some of the best doctors and nurses in our lives to give our girls the best chance at life."
The twins' remarkable recovery surpassed all expectations.
"Ella and Eliza continued to make excellent progress toward healing, growing and returning home just four weeks after separation," TCH said in a statement.
They said Sandy, Jesse and big sister Emilia are thrilled to begin the next chapter of their lives with Ella and Eliza at their home in Center, Texas. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b | 2023-07-11T17:53:15 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/conjoined-twins-separated-houston/285-84e89bc6-9654-484a-8750-cc4fd0a97d5b |
No new cases of locally acquired malaria reported in Sarasota County for the past week
No cases of locally acquired malaria were found in Sarasota County last week, according to a newly released Florida Department of Health report.
It’s the first week since the week of June 4 that no new cases were confirmed.
Separately, the manager of Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services shared some positive developments with members of the media on Monday. One was that the all of the local malaria cases have been in one general area, the Desoto Acres and Kensington Park areas of northern Sarasota.
“Which is very good news,” the manager, Wade Brennan, told journalists at the press conference.
Six cases of locally acquired malaria have been reported in Sarasota County over the last two months. The term “locally acquired” means that the individual contracted malaria from a mosquito in the Sarasota area. This is very rare, as the vast majority of malaria cases in the U.S. are in travelers or other people returning to the country from nations where there is transmission of malaria.
The first case was reported the week of May 21-27, according to the Florida Department of Health’s weekly arbovirus report. The second case was reported the week of June 11-17, and the third and the fourth were confirmed the week of June 18-24. The fifth and sixth cases were reported the week of June 25-July 1, and none were reported the following week.
The next arbovirus report – which will show whether any cases were reported this week – is expected to come out next week.
Another positive development is that none of the mosquitoes trapped by Mosquito Management Services have tested positive for malaria since early June, Brennan said on Monday.
He emphasized, though, that local residents still need to continue to take precautionary measures. He said people should reach out to their family members and tell them to apply insect repellant and wear long, loose-fitting shirts and pants when outside at nighttime.
Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services traps mosquitoes for normal surveillance, but it has set up extra traps in response to the malaria outbreak. If a trapped insect is one of the kinds of mosquitoes that can transmit malaria and is in the “area of concern,” the county sends it to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing.
Of the over 120 mosquitoes sent to the CDC, only three have been positive for malaria. The last positive case was in the beginning of June, Brennan said. He said the populations of Anopheles – the genus of mosquito that can transmit malaria – are very low now.
“But that’s not to let anybody off guard when it comes to this threat,” he said. “Again, we’ve had local transmission even with these populations being low. That’s very concerning, and we need to all take additional efforts to minimize the risk.”
Previous coverage:As Sarasota's malaria case count increases, we talked with researchers about what's next
And:How did malaria get to Sarasota? Answers to questions you may have about the disease.
Sarasota County is spraying insecticide in the “area of concern” and nearby areas. They’re using planes and trucks to spray chemicals that target adult mosquitoes. And they’re using foot crews to spray larvicides – insecticides that target larvae – in ponds, canals, ditches and swamps, Brennan said.
Sarasota and Manatee counties have been under a mosquito-borne illness alert since June 19. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/11/state-reports-no-new-malaria-cases-in-sarasota-county-week-of-july-2-8/70401515007/ | 2023-07-11T17:58:42 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/11/state-reports-no-new-malaria-cases-in-sarasota-county-week-of-july-2-8/70401515007/ |
Rocky Top man dies in accident on I-40 Friday
A 37-year-old Rocky Top man died Friday in a crash on Interstate 40 East in Roane County.
Charles Dwight Isabell, 37, was driving a tractor trailer eastbound on I-40 at 4:55 p.m. in Roane County when the crash occurred, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The report stated that the tractor trailer ran off the right side of the interstate, then reentered the road and crossed over both lanes before striking a rock embankment.
A car driven by Austin B. Anderson, 25, of Tennessee, was traveling behind the truck and hit it, although Anderson tried to swerve and miss it, according to the THP. That car came to a stop against the rock embankment, the report stated. The driver was not injured.
Both men were wearing seatbelts.
Isabell was a former Marine and a member of the Medford Volunteer Fire Department, according to his obituary posted at the website of Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top. A service will be held at a later date at Rocky Top Worship Center, of which he was a member.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A wreck Tuesday morning in Tupelo sent at least one person to the hospital.
The wreck happened on U.S. Highway 45 between Interstate 22 and Barnes Crossing Road.
It happened in the southbound lane.
Tupelo Interim Fire Chief Brad Robinson said a child was taken to the hospital.
The severity of the child's injuries is unknown.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/child-taken-to-hospital-after-morning-wreck-in-tupelo/article_f673b6b2-2003-11ee-afd0-472a6e0325a6.html | 2023-07-11T18:07:43 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/child-taken-to-hospital-after-morning-wreck-in-tupelo/article_f673b6b2-2003-11ee-afd0-472a6e0325a6.html |
There’s a reason Benjamin Hansen called his intergenerational choir the Helios Ensemble when he formed it in 2014.
Most of its members are year-round Tucson residents, meaning that they have no problem sticking around for our recent triple-digit heatwave.
“That’s why we’re called the Helios Ensemble, because we have people here in the summer who must worship Helios, the sun god,” Hansen joked.
Every summer since launching, Hansen has brought the mixed-voice ensemble together in June to work on a special summertime concert that’s held in mid-July. This summer’s concert is on Sunday, July 16.
“We found that we’ve gotten a good audience for the summer because there aren’t any concerts going on,” said Hansen, adding that one of the ensemble’s best-attended concerts was last summer’s “Mosaic Mass” concert.
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Helios is the only group performing choral music in the summertime and is one of three organizations — Helios, St. Andrew’s Bach Society and Arizona Friends of Chamber Music — putting on classical music concerts in the summer months.
The 2023 summer concert “Bach the Stars” focuses on works by Bach, including a series of cantatas, as well as choral works by Wolfram Buchenberg, Mason Bates, Emily Drum and Jonathan Dove.
Tucson composer Dane Carten will conduct the choir when it performs his work “Above Their Heads.” Carten is a choral conducting grad student at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music.
The choir of 45 will share the Catalina United Methodist Church stage, 2700 E. Speedway, with Guy Whatley, the popular organist and harpsichordist who is a regular on Tucson chamber music stages and has performed the complete keyboard works of Bach, Handel and others.
Sunday’s concert begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 or two for $35 at the door; it’s $18 and $30 in advance at heliosensemble.org, and students with ID are admitted free. Preferred seating is $40.
Also this week, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music continues its summer concert series with “Rediscovered,” featuring clarinetist Jackie Glazier and pianist Daniel Linder, on July 19. The concert at 7 p.m. will be held in Holsclaw Hall at the UA Fred Fox School of Music, East Speedway and North Park Avenue. Tickets are $45, $12 for students in advance at arizonachambermusic.org.
Linder and Glazier are both UA music professors. Their concert will include lost and forgotten works for clarinet and piano by DeCruck, Beyer, Cowell and Prokofiev.
St. Andrew’s Bach Society is also in action this weekend with Tucson flutist Zach Warren and pianist Michael Dauphinais. The pair will perform works by often overlooked composers including Lili Boulanger and Amy Beach as well as Valerie Coleman’s “Fanmi Imèn,” inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Human Family.”
Tickets for the concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., are $15 for general admission, $25 for reserved seats through standrewsbach.org.
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Tucson flutist Zach Warren is making his St. Andrew’s Bach Society debut on Sunday, July 16, with works he’s never played before, and one piece Tucson has likely never heard live.
“It’s exciting. ... I had a lot of freedom to choose different things and I wanted to think what would be interesting for the audience and for me to invest a lot of time learning,” said Warren, who has played flute and piccolo with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 2019. “I tried to choose pieces that felt a little bit special, a little out of the ordinary.”
Sunday’s concert, which features Warren and longtime Tucson pianist Michael Dauphinais, is the second installment of St. Andrew’s Bach Society‘s 2023 summer series, which opened in June with the greatest hits of the string quartet repertoire.
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Warren’s program opens with French composer Lili Boulanger’s haunting and powerful “D’un Matin de Printemps” (Of A Spring Morning). It was one of the last pieces Boulanger composed before her death at 24, and the work surely would have been forgotten if not for her sister Nadia Boulanger, the French music teacher and conductor who taught some of the 20th-century’s most important composers, including Americans Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Philip Glass and Quincy Jones and Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla.
Musicologist James Keller described the work in program notes for the San Francisco Symphony as having “vibrant energy and surpassing delicacy, strikingly in mode of the French ‘Impressionist’ composers.” Warren said the piece, originally written for violin and piano but transcribed early on for flute, doesn’t sound hopeful or happy, “but there’s a liveliness to it, a youth to it.”
“In terms of the harmony, its a little more complex, a little bit of intrigue to it,” he added, saying that listeners on Sunday will likely pick up on “something a little unusual to the harmonies.”
Warren also programmed the Tucson premiere of Valerie Coleman’s 2018 “Fanmi Imèn,” a poem for piano and flute.
“Immediately when I knew I was going to be doing this program I knew I wanted to play one of the pieces Valerie Coleman had written for flute,” said Warren, who worked with Coleman, a flutist and one of the founders of the prestigious Imani Winds, when he was an undergrad at the University of South Carolina.
He landed on “Fanmi Imén” (Human Family) partly due to his love of the Maya Angelou epic poem of the same name that inspired Coleman. The Angelou poem includes the uplifting refrain, “We are more alike, my friends/Than we are unalike.”
“This piece really runs the gamut, slow and lyrical and some fast and exciting, with a cadenza in the middle,” Warren said, adding that the piece is lively and exciting with lots of contrasts.
French-German 20th century composer Walter Giesking’s Sonatine for Flute and Piano, a harmonically unconventional piano-flute piece reminiscent of Ravel and Poulenc, and American composer Amy Beach’s Sonata in A minor for violin and piano transcribed for flute round out the program.
Warren said his choice of three women composers alongside Giesking was intentional.
“These are composers that the general concertgoer is probably not familiar with their style and their musical language,” he said. “I think there is something about getting people in a room and listening intentionally. ... I think it’s like going to a movie theater where everyone in the room will have the same experience at the same time. (As musicians,) we get to bring to life the sounds that were in the composer’s head and we get to share that as a community.”
Sunday’s concert begins at 2 p.m. at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Tickets are $15, $25 for premium through standrewsbach.org or at the door.
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A Sahuarita man has been arrested in connection with a death of a woman he told deputies had fallen off a ladder, officials say.
Roger Johnston called 911 about 5:00 p.m. April 22, saying he was performing CPR on a woman who had fallen off a ladder at a house in the 2900 block of West Curly Road in Sahuarita, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday in a news release.
Abagail Smith, 38, died later at the hospital.
Detectives continued to investigate "when details related to the reported incident did not correspond to Smith’s death," the news release said.
Johnston, 43, was arrested July 10, and booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, the release said. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-arrested-woman-ladder-death/article_de5b8d28-1ff1-11ee-a583-8309150d3b6a.html | 2023-07-11T18:09:21 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-arrested-woman-ladder-death/article_de5b8d28-1ff1-11ee-a583-8309150d3b6a.html |
An old motel along Miracle Mile will be converted by the city into a shelter with an additional apartment complex to be built on the property.
Jigar Desai, with NewGen Advisory, handled the $2.6 million sale of the 30-unit Amazon Motel on two acres of land at 1135 W. Miracle Mile, near Fairview Avenue.
“NewGen Advisory is actively working with local municipalities and nonprofit agencies to bridge connections to help with the housing shortage,” Desai said.
The purchase was made possible with a $6.1 million grant from the Arizona Department of Housing, said Ann Chanecka, interim director for the city of Tucson’s housing and community development department.
The city plans to rehab the motel rooms into studios and will later add on-site support services.
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“In the meantime, our Housing First team is using it as emergency shelter as we don't expect to start construction until 2024,” Chanecka said. “A future phase will be to add another apartment building to the vacant lot on the Amazon parcel.”
The preliminary concept is a three-story, 43-unit complex. The timeline for that project is dependent on receiving a grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development.
Other local commercial transactions include:
- Don Martin Apartments LLC bought the 24-unit Don Martin Apartments at 605 E. Ninth St. from Performance Properties Group LLC for $3.2 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- The Utah Townhomes LLC bought the six-unit Utah Townhomes at 407 W. Utah St. from 407 UTAH JGJ LLC for $1.1 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- Arizona Heart Foundation, Inc. leased 2,512 square feet at the Williams Centre, 310 S. Williams Blvd., to open a second location of its School of Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound. Ryan McGregor and Thomas J. Nieman, with Picor, represented the tenant and the landlord, DHS Property Investments Ltd. Partnership.
- Citizens For Free Enterprise leased 2,424 square feet of office space at 17 W. Wetmore Road from Coronado Tower Tucson LLC. Thomas J. Nieman, with Picor, represented the landlord.
- Not Your Mother’s Fitness LLC leased 1,200 square feet at 1070 E. Tucson Marketplace from Elite Retail Center Inc. to open a fitness studio. Joey Castillo, Andreas Castillo, and Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., handled the lease.
- International market, Lifeland Market, leased 710 square feet at 2938 E. 22nd St. from RRL Inc. Andreas Castillo and Joey Castillo, with Volk Co., represented the landlord.
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Are you buying or selling a home in Wisconsin? Here's what $300,000 can get you across the state
In Wisconsin, home prices have soared since the pandemic, affecting communities in urban and rural areas alike. The median home price in Wisconsin jumped 6% year-over-year in May, with homes selling at a median price of $297,100, according to Redfin.
But at the same time, the number of homes sold fell 20.9% year over year and the number of homes for sale fell 24.3%. There were 5,583 homes sold in May this year, down from 7,054 homes sold in May last year.
Are you planning on navigating the housing market right now? Take a look at what the median home price can get you in a handful of Wisconsin communities.
Milwaukee
Prospective homebuyers in Milwaukee can take a look at a cape cod- style home at 3920 S. 5th Place. Listed for $249,000, the home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The upper level offers a loft space, which could be ideal for a playroom or office. The home is across the street from the Garden District community and is a short drive from downtown Bay View's shops and restaurants.
Madison
If you have a green thumb, you might be interested in this Madison ranch-style home with extensive organic gardens in the back and green space in the front of the home.
The home, at 4338 De Volis Parkway, is listed for $315,000.
Built in 1953, this is a Gunnison home that was featured in Madison's first parade homes in 1952. It offers a partially finished recreation room in the basement and has a detached two-car garage.
Green Bay
Buyers looking for a condo could be interested in this two-bedroom and two-bathroom listed for $299,900 in Green Bay. The condo features in-unit laundry and a heated garage.
Make sure you check out the clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor patio space. Built in 1999, the property is in the heart of Green Bay where you can walk to nearby restaurants and businesses.
Sheboygan
Looking to move to Sheboygan? This three-bedroom ranch in the Sunnyside Subdivision on the city's south side could be for you. The home features a fireplace and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry.
This ranch home, at 4211 S. 14th St., is priced at $310,000.
The lower level offers 900 square feet of recreational space and an additional bathroom.
Eau Claire
Homebuyers interested in a newly updated home in Eau Claire could take a look at this remodeled two-bedroom home. Built in 1986, the home features plenty of storage space with walk-in closets and a utility room with shelving units.
The house is at 3025 Otis St. and listed for $284,900. It's close to shopping, schools and downtown with access to Interstate 94.
Top 10 metros in Wisconsin with fastest growing home sales price
Here's the top 10 metros in Wisconsin with the fastest growing home sales price, according to Redfin:
- Mequon
- Fond du Lac
- Germantown
- Muskego
- Sheboygan
- Middleton
- Sun Prairie
- Green Bay
- Marshfield
- New Richmond
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Volusia County Council OKs pilot program for dogs on the beach
The Volusia County Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to enact a pilot program in Ormond Beach to allow dogs on the beach.
The program will allow dogs on 0.6 miles of beach, with restrictions, from sunrise to sunset between Milsap Road and Rockefeller Drive. The test program will start on Nov. 1 and last for 18 months. Depending on the results, the county council could decide to approve something permanent.
"This is a win for all of Volusia County residents," Councilman Troy Kent said. "We are talking about 1 percent of our beach becoming dog friendly legally."
Councilman Don Dempsey, the lone vote against the pilot program, raised concerns about enforcement, imposing dogs on beach-area property owners who don't want them, and other issues. He said there are dog-friendly areas in Flagler County.
"As much as I like dogs, I don't know if they belong on beaches. ... Are we going to allow horses on the beach next?" Dempsey asked.
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The pilot program has restrictions. Among them:
- People have to clean up after their pooches.
- Dogs can't interfere with dunes or wildlife.
- Dogs must be on leashes which can be up to 6 feet long.
- Owners need to have proof of rabies vaccinations for their dogs.
About 20 people spoke during public comments, with just a few opposed to the pilot program. They said they already see people bringing dogs to the beach, which is illegal, and that people aren't cleaning up waste.
They also raised concerns about dog bites, illnesses from dog waste, lawsuits, and dogs harassing wildlife. Council members said they'd received many emails from people both for and against the program.
Many people in the council chambers wore a paw sticker with the word "Yes" on it. Some brought photos of their dogs to the lectern as they spoke to the council, talking about how dogs had enhanced their lives.
Nancy Lohman, who along with her husband pledged $100,000 to help get the program started, said she was also there speaking on behalf of her dog Snowball. She said Daytona Beach is listed as not pet-friendly on two national websites, and that costs the county money.
"Whatever this costs in animal control is more than offset by the impact of not being pet friendly nationally," she said.
Daytona Dog Beach Inc. officials will fund the bags and dispensers.
Council members voiced mixed opinions on whether to hire another animal control officer who would be dedicated to that section of the beach. Kent said Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his officers, who are now in control of law enforcement on the beach, would help the county with enforcement. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/11/volusia-county-will-allow-dogs-on-the-beach-heres-what-we-know/70390942007/ | 2023-07-11T18:15:27 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/11/volusia-county-will-allow-dogs-on-the-beach-heres-what-we-know/70390942007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mechanical issue at the City of Newport’s wastewater treatment plant caused approximately 1.18 million gallons “insufficiently treated” sewage to spill into the Pacific Ocean at Nye Beach on July 9.
City of Newport City Manager Spencer Nebel told KOIN 6 News that a machine that adds chlorine to the city’s wastewater broke down on the day of the spill. Following the initial mechanical failure, the city allowed partially treated wastewater to flow into the ocean for several hours.
“A pump that added chlorine to the effluent failed,” Nebel said. “And so, as a result, we had a period of time when we were not chlorinating the effluent that we were discharging into the ocean.”
Two days after the spill, the City of Newport announced the “potentially hazardous” beach conditions in a press release. The press release and signs posted at Nye Beach warn that contact with insufficiently treated wastewater could be hazardous to human health.
“The City has notified the Department of Environmental Quality as well as the Oregon Emergency Response System and is conducting sampling of the effluent water and the beaches at Don Davis Park,” the city stated in the press release.
The beach water could be unhealthy for a period of time following the spill. However, Nebel said that the superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant believes that the mechanical issue was fixed and that improperly treated sewage is no longer flowing into the ocean.
“The superintendent believes everything is testing positive,” he said. “The issue seems to have been resolved.” | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/newport-1-18-million-gallons-of-improperly-treated-sewage-spills-into-pacific-ocean-at-nye-beach/ | 2023-07-11T18:21:52 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/newport-1-18-million-gallons-of-improperly-treated-sewage-spills-into-pacific-ocean-at-nye-beach/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man rammed several vehicles, smashed a window and threatened deputies Tuesday morning before he was ultimately arrested, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arrested Raymond Hofmann following the road rage attack near the intersection of School Street and Bay Avenue near Cocoa, according to a news release.
Investigators said they received calls about a Chevy Tahoe parked in the middle of the road which then started ramming vehicles as they tried to go around the SUV.
Deputies said the driver, Hofmann, then got out of the SUV and started hitting vehicles with a tire iron as they passed. Investigators said the Hofmann eventually smashed the driver’s side window of a passing truck, leaving the tire iron stuck in the broken glass.
According to the release, Hofmann was also threatening people with a nail gun and a crowbar. When deputies arrived on scene, they said Hofmann was ordered to drop the crowbar, but he refused.
“You will have to kill me,” Hofmann said to deputies, according to the release.
The man then threw the crowbar and ran away. Deputies said they chased Hofmann, who threw a grill and a chair at deputies before they were ultimately able to cuff him.
Hofmann faces charges of resisting, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and other charges stemming from the attacks on other drivers, according to the sheriff’s office.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Farmers Insurance is leaving the Florida insurance market, becoming the latest company to do so, and impacting thousands of policyholders.
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation confirmed to News 6 that Farmers notified the agency Monday of its intentions. The notice has been marked “trade secret” which is limiting the ability of insurance regulators to give more details.
Farmers says that only Farmers-branded insurance products are being ended in Florida, which account for roughly 100,000 auto, home and umbrella policies.
Other insurance companies run by Farmers will stay in the Florida market, including Bristol West, Foremost Signature, Farmers GroupSelect, Foremost Choice and Foremost-branded policies, which account for about 70% of Farmers Insurance customers in the state.
Last month, News 6 reported that Farmers Insurance stopped writing new property insurance policies in February. In a statement, Farmers said it paused writing property insurance policies to “more effectively manage our risk exposure.”
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An agent for Farmers told News 6 that the company was looking at whether to leave the market within the next 30 days.
“There’s supposed to be news about what the state of Florida is going to bring and whether Farmers is going to stay or go and what they’re gonna do with agents,” the agent said.
Farmers issued the following statement to News 6 Tuesday:
We have advised the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) of our decision to discontinue offering Farmers®-branded auto, home, and umbrella policies in the state. This business decision was necessary to effectively manage risk exposure. Farmers offers insurance through several different brands, and this decision applies only to policies issued through our exclusive agency distribution channel. There is no impact to 70 percent of policies currently in force for customers in the state, including Bristol West®, Foremost SignatureSM, Farmers GroupSelectSM, Foremost Choice® and Foremost®-branded policies. Such policies will continue to be available to serve the insurance needs of Floridians. Affected customers will receive notifications detailing when their coverage will end and will be advised of options for replacement coverage.
Farmers Insurance spokesman
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, whose agency oversees the Office of Insurance Regulation, tweeted Monday that he was hearing rumors that Farmers might pull out of Florida and said his office would “explore every avenue possible for holding them accountable.”
A Farmers spokesman would not comment on Patronis’ tweet.
Hearing rumors @WeAreFarmers might pull out of Florida. If that’s true my office is going to explore every avenue possible for holding them accountable. Don’t get to leave after taking policyholder money. Can’t write auto if you’re not doing homeowners either. Zero communication!
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) July 10, 2023
What does this mean for insurance policyholders?
Florida law requires an insurance company to give a 90-day notice in writing to the state if it plans to discontinue services. Farmers Insurance is not allowed to send out nonrenewal notices until that 90-day period has lapsed.
The company is also supposed to give a policyholder a 120-day notice before the date their insurance ends, so they have time to find new insurance coverage.
In the meantime, customers can still contact their agent or call the national claim number if they need help at 1-800-435-7764.
That might be cold comfort for policyholders, however, as the market for insurance policies continues to reel from high prices and fewer companies writing policies.
In a series of special sessions, Florida lawmakers tried to address the issue and stabilize the market by reining in legal costs for insurers. That includes providing $3 billion in reinsurance aid to help the market and a law that ends homeowners’ ability to recover attorney fees when they prevail against insurance companies.
“Most of the primary cost drivers in the Florida property insurance market, including catastrophic claims, adverse loss reserve development, and higher reinsurance costs, are notably exacerbated by excessive and costly litigation. These historic and unprecedented legislative reforms in recent years addressed these cost drivers to bolster Florida’s property insurance market and create stability and competition by reducing costly litigation,” the Office of Insurance Regulation said in a statement.
Florida lawmakers had said the benefits of the new laws would not be seen right away, but eventually insurance rates would come down.
Not helping is a new report showing property catastrophe reinsurance rates rose 30% to 40% July 1. Reinsurers insure insurance companies, and higher reinsurance rates can mean higher premiums for insurance customers.
The instability in the market has left many homeowners with no choice but to go to Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort. Citizens now insures more than 1.3 million Floridians.
Citizens is also hoping to drop property insurance policies by increasing insurance rates by 13.1%, according to a hearing held last month.
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MIAMI, Fla. – Police arrested a 32-year-old North Miami man over the weekend after they accused him of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl in the city’s Little Haiti neighborhood, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.
But authorities said Leonardo Venegas wouldn’t get far: the “brave” little girl fought back.
According to an arrest report, the victim had just finished playing with her siblings just before 8 p.m. Thursday when Venegas pulled up to her apartment building, in the 6500 block of Northeast Second Avenue in his Range Rover Velar, got out and grabbed her arm as she sat on the rear steps.
Police said after the girl fought back and pulled away from Venegas, he picked her up and “began to carry her away.”
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That’s when authorities said she bit him on the arm so hard it caused him to drop her.
“I bit him,” 6-year-old Lyric later told Local 10 News.
According to the arrest report, Venegas slapped the girl and ran away. The little girl ran away too, police said, in order to tell her aunt what had happened.
“He picked me up and then he slapped me,” Lyric said. “Then he threw me on the floor and started running.”
Officer Kiara Delva, a Miami Police Department spokesperson, called the girl “extremely brave.”
“She fought for her safety, which ultimately saved her from a potentially very dangerous situation,” Delva said. “We’re thankful that she did enough to save her life.”
Lyric’s mother said she taught her child to always fight back.
“You have to teach your kids not to speak to strangers and protect themselves even when you’re not around,” Tisha McGill said.
Police said Venegas was seen on CCTV footage entering the complex.
Miami police robbery detectives later located and arrested Venegas Saturday on charges of kidnapping and child abuse.
Under questioning, Venegas “claimed that he was there looking for houses to buy in the complex even though the complex is HUD housing and there are no for sale signs,” the report states.
Police said Venegas also identified himself as the person in the CCTV footage and said he “ran when he heard someone screaming,” but invoked his right to an attorney when questioned further about his interaction with the victim.
Delva said detectives are concerned that there may be other victims.
“We’re quite concerned because obviously this subject is quite brazen that he would do something like this in a community where there’s many other people around that could have saw exactly what occurred,” she said. “We’re hoping that anybody in the community that may have been a victim to being assaulted by this particular suspect comes forward and reports it to the police so they can continue their investigation.”
Venegas was being held without bond in the Metro West Detention Center on both criminal charges, as well as an immigration hold, according to jail records.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Three crashes are causing delays across a stretch of Interstate 75 in Ocala Tuesday, according to firefighters.
Two of the accidents happened around the same time at 6:05 a.m. on I-75 north, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. The first involved a pickup truck hauling a moving trailer and another involved a semitruck. No injuries were reported from either crash, but there was damage to the guardrail and the semitruck blocked the outside lane of traffic over exit 352 on I-75 north.
A third crash occurred a few hours later and crews said they found a jackknifed semitruck and pickup truck on its roof on Highway 27′s overpass at exit 354.
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The driver of the pickup truck was ejected and taken to the hospital, according to fire rescue. The semitruck driver had no injuries.
All southbound lanes along this area of 1-75 are blocked and impacting traffic in both directions.
Fire rescue officials suggest avoiding the area or seeking alternate routes.
The Road Ranger Service Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol are also responding.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two Orange County deputy cruisers were struck minutes apart in separate crashes late Monday along State Road 417, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crashes happened at 11:50 p.m. and 11:54 p.m. near Landstar Boulevard in Orange County.
According to the FHP, an Orange County deputy cruiser was stopped in the northbound inside lane of SR-417 with its emergency lights activated for construction workers who were cleaning debris. A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling in the inside lane and struck the back of the deputy’s cruiser.
The driver, a 47-year-old Orlando man, was uninjured and the deputy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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At least one @OrangeCoSheriff SUV was involved in a serious crash overnight in SR-417 near Landstar Blvd.
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) July 11, 2023
Two people were taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.https://t.co/LaPJWo6J7d
Minutes later, another deputy arrived to the crash scene and parked in the inside lane with activated emergency lights to block traffic and help with the wreck, according to troopers. The deputy was walking toward the crash scene when a 2019 Dodge Caravan hit the right rear of the second deputy’s cruiser, according to a crash report. The crash caused both the deputy’s cruiser and Caravan to rotate, and the front of the Caravan hit the front of the cruiser.
Troopers said the driver, 19-year-old Winter Park man, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the deputy was uninjured.
An investigation is ongoing in both crashes.
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