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PORTLAND, Maine — The budget Gov. Janet Mills signed into law Tuesday includes funding for a Housing First program to help people struggling with chronic homelessness in Maine.
Avesta Housing and Preble Street partnered on the first three site-based Housing First programs in Maine: Logan Place, Florence House, and Huston Commons, providing 85 total units in Portland.
Avesta Housing built, owns, and maintains the buildings; Preble Street provides 24-hour support services to ensure that people who are making the transition to permanent independent housing will succeed. Portland Housing Authority issues project-based Section 8 vouchers that are attached to every unit.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development defines Housing First as an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment, or service participation requirements.
What makes site-based Housing First units successful, is professional social work staff on site 24 hours a day, according to Mike Sauschuck, Maine's commissioner of public safety.
That staff provides support services, harm reduction, and crisis intervention to chronically homeless individuals to maximize housing stability and prevent returns to homelessness.
Besides reducing the number of people staying in shelters or living in encampments, vehicles, or on the street, site-based Housing First is an evidence-based practice that saves money and emergency resources, according to Sauschuck, Preble Street staff, and Avesta Housing CEO Rebecca Hatfield.
The number of police calls, emergency room visits, medical transports, and jail stays for tenants of Logan Place plummeted, compared to the year before they moved into their apartments. Site-based Housing First targets people who are homeless the longest and have severe mental health and substance use disorders.
"We literally target the people who are the hardest to serve, who are sleeping outside, who have an array of very serious issues in their life physical health, mental health, substance use disorder," Swann said.
Swann estimated it could take two to three years for the first two buildings to start operating. He said 10 could be up in running within five years.
"I think people are going to be aggressively trying to get this thing up and running. I sure hope so. And I know we are planning to do that. At least a few agencies in other parts of Maine are actively looking at doing this as soon as possible," Swann said.
Swann said getting Logan Place, Florence House, and Huston Commons, built and staffed each took about five years. He said that timeframe is due in part to having to raise their own money, and that it takes roughly $300,000 to $400,000 per location per year to keep them all running. He said this is the first time his agency has had dedicated funding from the state to hire the social work staff that will be on-site around the clock.
"On the service end, for the first time, the service and will be the quickest and easiest part," Swann said.
Swann said the money for this program comes from projections on real estate taxes. Those projections predict the money the state brings in from real estate taxes will go up: not by adding a new tax, but by more people moving to or from Maine and buying or selling properties.
As for the crisis of unsheltered people living on the streets in Maine, Swann acknowledged that the crisis is happening now.
"We also have to look at long term solutions. I think they're right that we have a crisis right now. And it's unconscionable that we've got so many people, not just in Portland, but all over the state. There are people sleeping outside. It's hard for me to fathom, frankly, why we've sort of come to a place that that's okay. In my career, it has not been okay to have hundreds of people in tents sleeping outside," Swann said. "We need stronger, bigger shelters. We need more shelter beds. We need more aggressive outreach. We need a much more accessible behavioral health care system. We need more detox beds. I mean, there's a lot we need for this immediate crisis. I think one of the most obvious ones is that we need to have a stronger shelter system in Maine."
“This funding couldn’t have come at a better time. The lack of affordable housing and the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine are at record proportions," Hatfield wrote in a statement. "Avesta is looking forward to building more Site-based Housing First properties as we all work together to end chronic homelessness in Maine.”
The Housing First program will exist under Maine's Department of Health and Human Services. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing-first-program-maine-gov-mills-homelessness-portland-housing/97-f2777886-9bba-4cd3-9fab-f29cb61d4227 | 2023-07-12T05:19:30 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing-first-program-maine-gov-mills-homelessness-portland-housing/97-f2777886-9bba-4cd3-9fab-f29cb61d4227 |
BOSTON — Boston is launching a new program designed to offer tax incentives to encourage the conversion of underused downtown office buildings into residential use, according to Mayor Michelle Wu.
The push mirrors office-to-housing conversion efforts in other cities trying to breathe life back into downtown business districts that emptied out during the coronavirus pandemic and may never fully recover.
The aim of the public-private partnership is to help Boston create more downtown housing units while also generating foot traffic throughout the week to help businesses that have struggled as fewer workers return to their offices full time, Wu said.
“One building could potentially create hundreds of new housing units that could include a lot of affordable units,” Wu said during an appearance Tuesday on GBH News. “If we got two or three buildings downtown with a couple hundred units each that would be a significant step."
Wu acknowledged the costs associated with turning an office building into a residential building can be steep, but said there may be some building owners feeling enough of an economic pinch to try.
“To make the finances work — the tremendous costs to redo all the plumbing and all of that — the property value of the commercial building has to have sunk pretty low that they’re getting desperate,” she added.
Under the program, owners of commercial office buildings downtown would be offered reduced property tax rates in return for immediately converting their buildings to residential uses. The projects would also receive help from the city to streamline the approvals process.
The program will accept applications through June 2024, with projects required to start construction by October 2025. Applicants will be encouraged to maintain retail or other public uses on their ground floors.
Vacancy rates at downtown office buildings nationwide have continued to rise, from 12.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019 to 17.8% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the real estate firm CBRE.
The office vacancy across greater Boston rose to 19.1% at the start of 2023 — its highest in nearly two decades according to real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
Transforming offices into apartments can be a challenge.
Developers must overcome issues like the absence of balconies in most office buildings and the need to install hundreds of bathrooms and kitchens, along with the accompanying plumbing, in buildings often constructed with just two large bathrooms per floor. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/boston-launches-program-to-encourage-converting-underused-office-buildings-into-residential-use-massachusetts-housing-apartments/97-7b82a130-5431-4c25-bc55-8b0ba2076836 | 2023-07-12T05:19:36 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/boston-launches-program-to-encourage-converting-underused-office-buildings-into-residential-use-massachusetts-housing-apartments/97-7b82a130-5431-4c25-bc55-8b0ba2076836 |
Man arrested in attempted robbery in April that left a man dead in Phoenix
A man was arrested on July 3, in connection with an April fatal shooting that occurred after a robbery attempt near a Phoenix middle school.
The shooting left one man dead in the streets, and three months later 38-year-old Duran Naipo was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed robbery with a deadly weapon. Police are still searching for two other potential suspects.
Just before 5 a.m. on the morning of April 14, Phoenix police officers responded to a shooting call near 63rd and Minnezona avenues, just east of Desert Sands Middle School. When they arrived, they discovered Reynaldo Medrano, Jr., 36, lying in the roadway dead with a single gunshot wound in his back.
Two shell casings from a 9mm and a .380 caliber were found at the scene near Medrano's body.
In order to secure the scene, they called out the occupants of the nearest home. At least 14 people exited the residence and officers learned the home was being used as a shelter for an unknown number of unhoused people, according to police records obtained by The Arizona Republic.
Police interviewed the residents of the house, and all witnesses reported hearing no gunshots or a single gunshot before the body was found. Police believe an unknown number of occupants fled the area before police arrived or before police could interview them.
An occupant of the home told police that before he heard a gunshot he saw three people running into the backyard of the home and out the back gate leading to the alley. He recognized two of those people as "Solo" and "Hawaii," according to police reports.
The witness said another occupant of the home who saw the incident told him that the man with the long hair shot Medrano. Based on this description, the witness believed this was Naipo, said police documents.
A third witness told investigators he saw three men, one he identified as "Hawaii," pull up to the house in a Buick. They parked on the street and began to ask where Medrano was before the three men rushed the property into the backyard through the back gate and into the alley.
The witness followed and saw "Hawaii" raise his arm like he was drawing and pointing a gun, but the witness could not see the weapon. The witness said he heard "Hawaii" say "run your pockets," which he understood as a robbery demand. He then heard the sound of someone running away followed by a gunshot, according to police reports.
Sometime after the shooting, the third witness saw "Hawaii" at a different location and overheard him talking about how he tried to rob Medrano because he heard he carried a lot of money. He then said that Medrano did not cooperate, so he had to "lay him down," according to court documents.
Record checks based on physical description and the nickname "Hawaii," revealed Naipo as the person they knew as "Hawaii" and who they believed shot Medrano, according to police records.
Further record checks by police showed Naipo had an active arrest warrant for a parole violation.
A few days before the homicide occurred, police received a call from someone reporting their white Buick Verano stolen. They said they lent their vehicle to a friend they knew by the nickname "Hawaii." He did not return the vehicle nor return any message they sent to his phone number, according to police reports.
The vehicle was recovered on April 30 unoccupied, but the appearance was consistent with video footage police watched from the night of the homicide and witness descriptions.
Cellular data obtained by police showed that Naipo's phone was used within the location of the homicide early in the morning on April 14. Naipo was arrested by police on June 29, according to reports.
Naipo said he had been a passenger of the Buick, but never drove it. He denied knowing Medrano and denied ever visiting the location of the shooting. He then refused to answer any other questions and asked for an attorney, according to police. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/11/man-arrested-for-attempted-robbery-and-fatally-shooting/70402451007/ | 2023-07-12T05:30:18 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/11/man-arrested-for-attempted-robbery-and-fatally-shooting/70402451007/ |
"Isolated storms have made it to the south and east side of Tucson," the National Weather Service tweeted shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday.
"Rainfall amounts will be moderate, generally 0.2-0.8 inch. Storms will also be capable of gusty winds and lightning," it added.
As of about 10:15 p.m., it still hadn't rained at Tucson International Airport, site of the city's official weather gauge, where it's been dry since May 19. As of that hour, the storms were five or six miles west of the airport, the weather service said. The 10 p.m. temperature at the airport was 90 degrees.
Comments on the storms tweet from readers include "hard rain" out by Saguaro National Park East and, the one we can all identify with, no matter what part of town we're in, each summer when the monsoon storms first arrive: "Finally!" | https://tucson.com/news/local/weather/storms-with-moderate-rainfall-reach-tucsons-southeast-side-nws-says/article_b690f8b2-2070-11ee-b7d3-9bde3cfb4c89.html | 2023-07-12T05:32:44 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/weather/storms-with-moderate-rainfall-reach-tucsons-southeast-side-nws-says/article_b690f8b2-2070-11ee-b7d3-9bde3cfb4c89.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — Crews are making progress on a new amusement park being built at the Circuit of the Americas.
On Tuesday, KVUE drove past and saw roller coaster parts and pieces just waiting to be assembled.
COTA officials haven't given us an updated timeline for when the park will be done, but they say it'll take up more than 20 acres and have more than 30 rides.
COTALAND will be located near Turn 19 and 20 and will feature kids rides, family rides and thrill rides.
"We are already a place for people to come together to have fun. The amusement park adds to – and is consistent with – our mission to create 'A playground for today. Memories forever,'" said COTA Chairman and founder Bobby Epstein.
A spokesperson said the park’s Palindrome roller coaster, the first Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster of its kind in the U.S., is officially under construction.
Other attractions include:
- Circuit Breaker: The first Tilt Coaster of its kind in the U.S.
- Sky Blazer, a pendulum swing ride: The first of its kind and the only one of its kind in Texas
- The Texas Wildcat: The only Schwarzkopf coaster of its kind left operating in the world, currently operational in Circuit of The Americas Grand Plaza | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/cotaland-cota-amusement-park-progress/269-572edc89-98a2-47fd-bd63-d4c296362e79 | 2023-07-12T05:36:42 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/cotaland-cota-amusement-park-progress/269-572edc89-98a2-47fd-bd63-d4c296362e79 |
Gunfire sent one person to the hospital in a shooting that occurred on the city's north side late Tuesday.
Kenosha police at the scene of a shooting that occurred shortly before 10 p.m. in the 1700 block of Birch Road on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
The shooting was reported at 9:58 p.m. and an officer responding to the scene located the victim in the 1700 block of Birch Road, according to Sgt. Ben Antaramian of the Kenosha Police Department. The victim had a gunshot wound to the leg that required the officer to apply a tourniquet in order to halt the bleeding before Kenosha fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene minutes later.
The victim was later transported to a local hospital for treatment. Antaramian said the victim's condition was not immediately known.
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Officers and detectives canvassed the neighborhood and cordoned off a parking lot between two apartment buildings as they sought evidence in the shooting. A suspect has yet to be located, according to police.
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Officers looking to locate an apartment manager spoke with a few residents of one of the buildings who said they had heard a loud argument taking place before police arrived. They said they did not realize someone had been shot thinking that fireworks were being set off.
According to police radio traffic, others who called dispatch said several gunshots could be heard. The Tuesday night shooting, the second in the last three days, remains under investigation.
On Sunday, a 20-year-old man, suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh in the 12:09 a.m. shooting 6500 block of 18th Avenue. The man's injury was considered serious but not life-threatening, according to police. Officers at the scene recovered 27 casings and they believe multiple types of firearms were discharged. An investigation into the Sunday shooting also continues.
Mugshots: Kenosha County criminal complaints from July 8-10
Charvis Loudal Burnes
Charvis Loudal Burnes, 37, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping.
Elizabeth Michelle Calderon
Elizabeth Michelle Calderon, 37, of Kenosha, faces charges of theft of movable property (less than or equal to $2,500, all other larceny), bail jumping, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of cocaine, and probation and parole.
Gabriel A. Carambot
Gabriel A. Carambot, 36, of Kenosha, faces charges of felony bail jumping.
Michael Christopher Cortino
Michael Christopher Cortino, 51, of Genoa City, faces charges of stalking, contact after domestic abuse arrest, and bail jumping.
Zaniyah Monae Crosby
Zaniyah Monae Crosby, 18, of Kenosha, faces charges of child abuse (intentionally cause harm), and disorderly conduct.
James Anthony Defazio
James Anthony Defazio, 43, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping, battery, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.
Brittany Erin Gleason
Brittany Erin Gleason, 32, of Bristol, faces charges of bail jumping, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, drive or operate vehicle without consent, vehicle operator flee/elude officer, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
Donaldvon Albert Gordon
Donaldvon Albert Gordon, 42, of Zion, Illinois, faces charges of probation and parole, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
Sarah Nicole Grassnickle
Sarah Nicole Grassnickle, 31, of Kenosha, faces charges of battery (domestic abuse repeater), and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse repeater).
Angela Marie Grecian
Angela Marie Grecian, 34, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping, and probation and parole.
Nicholas Ryan Haas
Nicholas Ryan Haas, 48, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Princeton Dwight Herron
Princeton Dwight Herron, 30, of Kenosha, faces charges of intimidation of a victim (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct, burglary of a building or dwelling, criminal damage to property (over $2,500), and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
Jondelyn Emon Jackson
Jondelyn Emon Jackson, 34, of Bristol, faces charges of disorderly conduct, battery, and third degree sexual assault.
Felicia Maria Jones
Felicia Maria Jones, 41, of Kenosha, faces charges of child abuse (intentionally cause harm).
Robert Wayne Moses
Robert Wayne Moses, 52, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping, battery, and disorderly conduct.
Brandon Zachary Puente
Brandon Zachary Puente, 24, of Kenosha, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver THC (less than 200 grams or less than 4 plants).
India Jakiya Richardson
India Jakiya Richardson, 21, of Kenosha, faces charges of child abuse (intentionally cause harm), substantial battery (intend bodily harm), and bail jumping.
Christobal Romero
Christobal Romero, 22, of Racine, faces charges of vehicle operator flee/elude officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Michael Joseph Sanderson
Michael Joseph Sanderson, 46, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed knife.
Richard Frank Stachura Jr.
Richard Frank Stachura Jr., 59, of Trevor, faces charges of probation and parole.
Jasper Jerome Tye
Jasper Jerome Tye, 44, of Milwaukee, faces charges of probation and parole.
Jalisha Mamie Ware
Jalisha Mamie Ware, 35, of Zion, Illinois, faces charges of first degree reckless endangering safety, and vehicle operator flee/elude officer.
James Earl Wilkerson III
James Earl Wilkerson III, 18, of Kenosha, faces charges of child abuse (intentionally cause harm), and bail jumping.
Montreal Clevenston Williams II
Montreal Clevenston Williams II, 34, of Zion, Illinois, faces charges of retail theft (intentionally take between $500-$5,000).
Robert Williams
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Robert Williams, 29, faces charges of burglary or a building or dwelling, strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, and battery. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-police-birch-road-shooting/article_b2cc6874-206b-11ee-a3fb-eb7370babfc8.html | 2023-07-12T05:42:24 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-police-birch-road-shooting/article_b2cc6874-206b-11ee-a3fb-eb7370babfc8.html |
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INDIANAPOLIS — Memorials for fallen Marion County Deputy John Durm are growing.
Durm's friends and colleagues are remembering him as "amazing and selfless."
Soon, Durm will be escorted to Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial services haven't been formalized yet, but Crown Hill has spent two decades honoring heroes of public safety as loved ones prepare to pay their final respects.
"We are there to serve and just do whatever they need when that time comes," said David Rieck, president of Crown Hill Cemetery and Crown Hill Heritage Foundation.
Tucked inside Crown Hill Cemetery sits the Heroes of Public Safety. a 1 1/2-acre section dedicated to fallen officers. Rieck said plans for a memorial were initially created in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Then, just a few days later, when Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Baker was shot and killed, plans to create a lasting memorial for the men and women killed in the line of duty moved ahead.
"You know the community really rallied around, obviously, Sept. 11 and then the tragic death of Jason Baker. His dad was very instrumental in getting this monument up and dedicated in Crown Hill," Rieck said.
And what they created at Crown Hill is unique, Rieck said.
"At the time when we established it, from what we could tell, Crown Hill was the only cemetery that had a section solely dedicated to public safety officers," he said.
Memorials to fallen officers and law enforcement loom large over the quiet green space. In the past year, new additions have sadly needed to be made with markers for Noah Shahnavaz and Seara Burton put in place.
Just last week, Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith was laid to rest next to his fellow heroes.
"In one word, it's humbling," said Rieck. "It means everything to us."
Rieck said these tragedies are becoming all too common, but when they do, he said, Crown Hill is proud to serve those brave men and women who served us all to the end.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be able to work with those, to help them really start the grieving process and provide them a space and an opportunity to bury their loved one in a dignified, honored kind of way," Rieck said.
Wednesday morning, a Marion County Sheriff's Office honor guard and police escort will bring Durm's body to Crown Hill. The sheriff's office will standing watch over Durm until he is laid to rest.
Visitation and funeral arrangements for Deputy Durm are expected to be finalized soon. A police department spokesperson has said Durm will receive all the honors befitting a fallen hero. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/heroes-of-public-safety-crown-hill-cemetery-legacy-of-honoring-men-and-women-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/531-a590f47f-571b-4be1-b61f-934b0e42707a | 2023-07-12T05:44:00 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/heroes-of-public-safety-crown-hill-cemetery-legacy-of-honoring-men-and-women-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/531-a590f47f-571b-4be1-b61f-934b0e42707a |
BOISE, Idaho — For the first time on Tuesday, Boise Police Department's chief and deputy chief went in front of city councilmembers and talked about changes they are making after an outside investigation from a Washington D.C. law firm.
The investigation started in November after retired captain Matt Bryngelson shared racist and discriminatory views online. Michael Bromwich – who presented the findings – said they did not believe Bryngelson "infected" the rest of the department with his beliefs.
While Bromwich did not find racism to be a prevailing issue within the department, he made several other recommendations for BPD. Chief Ron Winegar and Deputy Chief Tammany Brooks addressed almost all of those concerns during Tuesday's work session.
Brooks said they already increased standards for the written test all potential hires take. Boise Police also recently reinstated the polygraph exam.
"We are seeking that higher caliber of candidate," Brooks said.
Brooks and Winegar then addressed issues about how BPD raises people through the ranks. Bromwich previously said Bryngelson had a "long list of internal affair complaints" and likely should not have been promoted through the ranks. Based on interviews, coworkers found him "rude, lazy and unavailable."
Most of the time, Winegar said the current chief has the final say about promotions. Bryngelson's most recent promotion before his retirement was done by former Chief Ryan Lee.
"Hopefully, we get it right," Winegar said. "When we don't, if I get it wrong, then I certainly answer to the mayor and to the chief of staff. And if they get it wrong, they answer to the voters of Boise."
Winegar told councilmembers there sometimes are not a lot of options for who they can promote. Once people pass all the tests and are on the eligibility list for a promotion, he said they are obligated to choose from the top three.
Although, Winegar said the chief can pass on someone if they find just cause.
Winegar also said they are making some changes to their body camera policies, including clearing up any confusion about when officers can mute themselves. Supervisors are now expected to do random audits of officers and not just review controversial situations.
Another change coming out of the investigation is the implementation of annual evaluations, which Winegar said have not been in place for several years.
"We have to have some formal evaluation process performance review for officers and for professional staff," Winegar said. "Because how else will they know what the clear expectations are for their jobs? And how will they know whether they're meeting those expectations or not?"
BPD is also now conducting its internal investigations after incidents like police shootings alongside Ada County's Critical Incident Task Force. Previously, the internal investigation happened after the CITF investigation wraps up.
Winegar said the change will hopefully speed up the entire process.
All findings from the D.C. law firm are preliminary. Since the city ran out of money, Bromwich said his team did not have time to review the 105,000 documents relating to the investigation.
Due to those reasons, Bromwich viewed some of the results with "very low confidence." Despite that, Winegar said the investigation was worthwhile and raised some important questions.
"I believed deep down, having served here for over 27 years, now 28 years, that we did not have a widespread racism problem," Winegar said. "But again, until you look and examine and really dig, I was surprised at what we had."
Winegar said they will likely go in front of Boise City Council again in a few months for a progress update. The Office of Police Accountability is also reviewing documents from the investigation.
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KENT, Wash. — A 12-year-old child has died after they were struck and killed by a driver in Kent Tuesday night.
Kent police were dispatched to a serious traffic collision at 132nd Avenue Southeast and Southeast 230th Street at around 7 p.m.
A passerby told 911 that people were attempting CPR on the child. Officers arrived within two minutes and took over CPR until medical professionals arrived. Despite life-saving efforts, the child died at the scene.
The suspect, identified as a 19-year-old Kent man, was located nearby shortly after the incident and taken into custody on suspicion of vehicular homicide.
Police said there are indications that alcohol played a role in the collision.
Kent Police Traffic Officers are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Kent Police Department tip line at 253-856-5808, send an email to KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov or call 911 if the information is time sensitive.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — From the field on fire in Rancho Cordova to a burning park in Orangevale and the hazy skies over Amador County, the message appears to be clear: fire season is here.
"The weather is turning for us. It’s going to be a very busy weekend. Our crews are right in the middle of fire season," said Carl Simmons, assistant chief of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. "Our crews are trained up, ready. All resources are available."
Fire crews contained a grass fire off Sunrise Park Drive and White Rock Road in Rancho Cordova to 34 acres, despite rugged terrain that made it difficult for engines to attack the flames. A backfire operation also helped burn off some of the dry fuels in the area.
With California's wet winter, the region is about 28 or 30 days behind fire season, according to Simmons.
"We are right in the thick of it. There is no practicing, this is straight up fire season," said Simmons.
In Orangevale, crews with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire and Folsom Fire Department were mopping up a seven to eight acre grass fire that burned areas along the hiking trails near Norma Hamlin Park.
For Amador County, two wildfires kept crews busy.
The Carbon Fire near Ione, off Carbondale Road and Willow Creek, in Amador County reached 56 acres and is 40% contained.
The Liberty Fire also sparked in Amador County, north of Camanche Reservoir off East Liberty Road and Ranchero Road. It reached 65 acres.
Lodi firefighters dealt with a fire of their own in the Lodi Lake wilderness area early Tuesday morning. The fire was burning on the peninsula along the Mokelumne River, burning less than a quarter of an acre.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/california-wildfires-fire-season/103-ee526719-8996-4e32-bff6-cdc183c7b6e2 | 2023-07-12T06:28:23 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/california-wildfires-fire-season/103-ee526719-8996-4e32-bff6-cdc183c7b6e2 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — One day after Broad Street Market was partially destroyed by a fire, city and state officials were working to ensure continued access to fresh food in the area.
A fire early Monday morning consumed much of the market’s brick building, which housed 24 vendors of fresh produce and prepared foods.
The market was the primary source of fresh fruits and vegetables for much of the Harrisburg area, according to Denise Hill, Harrisburg City’s director of housing and development.
“We know that sections of the City of Harrisburg are a food desert,” Hill said. “This is a resource that has met a need for this community that is absolutely critical.”
Officials quickly vowed to rebuild the historic market, which has been around since the 1860s.
Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged all levels of government would work together to keep vendors operating during reconstruction. The State Department of Agriculture, for example, is considering temporarily relocating the shops to the Farm Show Complex.
“One of the challenges there, of course, at the Farm Show, is that you have to walk a little distance to get there. But that all said, maybe there’s a shuttle system,” said Pa. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. “We’re fully engaged in that conversation about trying to help them.”
Broad Street Market leadership said they preferred to keep vendors closer so regular customers can more easily access their food. One option being floated is outdoor stands through the summer.
“We’re going to try to do that so we can keep them here and they have all their equipment here,” said market assistant Megan Giles.
Members of the community and businesses have also volunteered their support. Colonial Park Mall offered space to displaced vendors while they wait to reopen at the market.
“We have many people and so much support from the community where they want to help us, so we’re talking to talking to everybody and getting everyone involved,” Giles said. “I think it will be faster than people think but you know, you’ve got to be patient.”
The market still plans to hold its annual Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several vendors located in the market’s stone building, which was not affected by the fire, plan to donate their tips to the displaced businesses from the brick building. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/broad-street-market-reconstruction/521-ccb35df1-9eb4-4086-8646-6cab3e223007 | 2023-07-12T06:31:41 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/broad-street-market-reconstruction/521-ccb35df1-9eb4-4086-8646-6cab3e223007 |
ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. — Dauphin County officials today unveiled a new $4.1 million broadband expansion program that will provide high-speed internet to nearly 500 homes and businesses.
County representatives held a groundbreaking for the project on Tuesday in Washington Township, Dauphin County. The construction phase will last into spring 2024.
Officials say they will expand the Comcast Xfinity 10G Network to the Millersburg Area, Susquenita, Upper Dauphin Area and Halifax Area school districts.
The new expanded network program will bring residential broadband speeds up to 1.2 gigabits per second and Comcast Business speeds up to 100 gigabits per second.
Dauphin County officials say they are funding 75% of the project and Comcast is committed to cover the remaining cost.
Homes and businesses benefiting from the program reside in the municipalities of Lykens, Mifflin, Upper Paxton, Reed, Wayne, Jefferson, Halifax, Washington and Jackson Townships. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county-access-high-speed-internet-broadband/521-bfd2e7c8-3f4c-4c7c-af6a-4655ca8d433c | 2023-07-12T06:31:47 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county-access-high-speed-internet-broadband/521-bfd2e7c8-3f4c-4c7c-af6a-4655ca8d433c |
HALIFAX, Pa. — Police and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene after a truck carrying a trash dumpster overturned in a Dauphin County borough, spilling some of its contents into a house at the side of the roadway.
No one was injured in the crash, according to witnesses at the scene.
The incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Armstrong and North 4th Streets in Halifax, according to emergency dispatch.
Investigators could not provide any details on how the truck overturned, but the contents of the dumpster damaged a nearby home.
The homeowner told FOX43 they were just about to set their two-year-old child on a couch in the house when the crash occurred, buckling the wall of the home and damaging a window.
The occupants of the home said they were uninjured, and the truck driver suffered no injuries as well, according to accounts from the scene.
FOX43 will have more details as they become available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/halifax-dauphin-county-truck-crash/521-b4f7b603-1ad9-4930-9ca9-5561a47c3025 | 2023-07-12T06:31:53 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/halifax-dauphin-county-truck-crash/521-b4f7b603-1ad9-4930-9ca9-5561a47c3025 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police in Harrisburg are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Saturday night on the 200 block of South 17th Street.
After searching through multiple databases, authorities have so far been unable to identify the victim, who suffered multiple traumatic injuries leading to his death, according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office.
The death is being investigated as a homicide, the coroner said.
The victim was struck at about 9 p.m., according to police. Investigators have identified the striking vehicle as a dark-colored BMW X5 SUV, model year 2005-06.
The vehicle should have heavy damage to its front end and grill, police said.
Anyone with information about the victim’s identity is asked contact the coroner’s office at 717-564-4567.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at (717) 558-6900. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-fatal-hit-and-run-pedestrian-crash-investigation/521-1cb80d0c-6504-487d-8fb5-033db2cb4801 | 2023-07-12T06:31:59 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-fatal-hit-and-run-pedestrian-crash-investigation/521-1cb80d0c-6504-487d-8fb5-033db2cb4801 |
ST THOMAS, Pa. — One individual was injured after being attacked by a bull in Franklin County Tuesday morning, according to emergency personnel on the scene.
The attack occurred shortly before 11 a.m. along Hade Road in St. Thomas Township, according to Mercersburg Area Fire Fighters and EMT, which posted about the incident on its Facebook page.
At least one person was airlifted from the scene, according to emergency personnel.
The injured individual was reportedly working on the farm when the attack occurred.
State Police assisted at the scene, according to a spokesperson.
FOX43 will have more details as they become available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-bull-attack-two-injured/521-b9224910-e72c-4e87-8a9c-e30c08fa5f9f | 2023-07-12T06:32:05 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-bull-attack-two-injured/521-b9224910-e72c-4e87-8a9c-e30c08fa5f9f |
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Police in Franklin County are continuing to investigate the death of a man found unresponsive in his Waynesboro home on July 4.
Courtney Alan Keller, 59, was found dead in his home on the 200 block of Elder Avenue by police dispatched for a welfare check.
Waynesboro Police detectives and the Franklin County Coroner's Office were dispatched to the scene to continue the investigation, police said.
An autopsy was conducted at Lehigh Valley Hospital, and the forensic pathologist will issue a ruling on the cause and manner of death after receiving forensic test results in approximately six to eight weeks, according to police.
The investigation of Keller's death is ongoing. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Waynesboro Police Department at 717-762-2131. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/police-waynesboro-franklin-county-death-investigation-courtney-alan-keller/521-9b6ac470-7a18-4df2-8768-857fbfd26c9c | 2023-07-12T06:32:11 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/police-waynesboro-franklin-county-death-investigation-courtney-alan-keller/521-9b6ac470-7a18-4df2-8768-857fbfd26c9c |
MUSKEGON, Mich. — There's a certain calm that comes over Muskegon Lake. The water is still, the only smells that linger are sunblock and boat exhaust, and the birds chirp happily overhead.
But one newlywed couple is making waves there on the weekends.
Megan Ward and Isaiah Kinney have done a lot in their first year of marriage. They got married, moved, adopted a second dog and started a small business.
The two own Ice Cream Afloat, a pink pontoon boat that travels around West Michigan, selling classic ice cream on the water. It's the first-of-its-kind for the area.
“You have ice cream trucks, but what about the people that are out boating all day?” questioned Isaiah.
Softly playing over the hum of their motor, customers flock like seagulls when they hear the ice cream truck music on the loud speaker.
“The best part is, we get a lot of funny looks," said Isaiah. “You can’t drive a truck on the lake, I guess a boat with ice cream is the next best thing."
“You get the kids screaming for ice cream, the adults waving us down, honking their horns, it’s a lot of fun," he said.
Megan, a former high school teacher of nine years, was ready for a change when they made the move to Michigan.
“It's all of the fun parts of hanging out with kids, essentially, none of the hard parts that also come along with being a classroom setting.”
But she says it's meant for kid-like adults, too.
“You can see the the child come out in every adult when they see an ice cream boat," laughed Megan, “You see the smiles and people reminiscing on ice cream trucks.”
Aside from captaining the boat, Isaiah has quite the day job, too.
“I'm a pop tart maker," he smiled.
During the week, he works long days at the Kellogg's factory in Wyoming, making the batter used to create pop tarts.
On the weekends, the two-person crew is making a surprising splash in the market.
"Once we got up here and realized that there really weren't any food boats in the area, we thought it would work pretty well," said Megan. "From the research that we've done looking at other ice cream boats, most of them are on coastal cities or more southern."
After moving from West Virginia, their dream wouldn’t stay frozen long.
"It was a whirlwind of very rash, rash decisions," said Megan. “But they all worked.”
It was a leap they said they don't regret in the least.
“I get to spend all day on the boat and I get to sell ice cream and make everyone's day. It definitely makes it worth it," said Isaiah.
Now, the couple can’t make it 20 feet without docking for a new customer.
Maybe there’s just something in the water. Or maybe, their customers recognize what it looks like when hope floats.
"Having somebody to do it with I think makes all the difference," smiled Megan, looking to her husband.
Ice Cream Afloat visits bodies of water all over West Michigan. You can see where they’ll be next by checking their Facebook page here.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are responding to a crash in Lancaster County.
According to Lancaster County Dispatch, the motorcycle crash occurred just before 9:30 p.m. along the intersection of Rutts and Patton Roads in West Donegal Township.
The Northwest Regional Police Department is assisting the scene. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/emergency-crews-respond-lancaster-county-motorcycle-crash/521-748f6f5d-09df-44ba-95e9-84fdcf9ec17b | 2023-07-12T06:32:23 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/emergency-crews-respond-lancaster-county-motorcycle-crash/521-748f6f5d-09df-44ba-95e9-84fdcf9ec17b |
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. — State Police were called to the scene of a crash inside an active work zone on Tuesday afternoon.
According to PSP, on July 11 at 12:11 p.m., a single-vehicle crash occurred along U.S. Highway 522 South in Wayne Township, Mifflin County.
Dwayne Grove, 57 was pronounced dead as a result of the crash, according to PSP.
PSP stated that since the investigation is ongoing, further details will not be released at this time. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-investigating-fatal-mifflin-county-crash-wpmt/521-f95e2d27-21c4-47be-8a64-1632072f87f1 | 2023-07-12T06:32:29 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-investigating-fatal-mifflin-county-crash-wpmt/521-f95e2d27-21c4-47be-8a64-1632072f87f1 |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are searching for a hit-and-run suspect.
According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 a.m., officers received a report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred along the 1100 block of South York Street.
The crash reportedly involved the pictured white Ford Super-Duty truck with a black dump bed.
According to police, as the cars passed each other crossing over the PA Turnpike bridge, the driver-side mirror of each truck made contact with one another.
The driver of the white dump truck then fled the scene, police say.
An investigation determined the truck is most likely a 2002-2007 Ford Super Duty with a black dump bed and wooden side rails. The truck will likely have visible damage and missing parts on the driver-side mirror.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the vehicle's driver has been asked to call 717-238-9679. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273) or they can be submitted online here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/upper-allen-township-police-searching-hit-and-run-suspect/521-a47a1b46-b85f-4d43-943d-0c4febad1e96 | 2023-07-12T06:32:31 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/upper-allen-township-police-searching-hit-and-run-suspect/521-a47a1b46-b85f-4d43-943d-0c4febad1e96 |
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A York County man has been charged with raping, assaulting and physically detaining a woman during a domestic incident earlier this month in Fairview Township.
Joseph Martin Pastucci, 49, of New Cumberland, was charged after an investigation by Fairview Township Police. He allegedly contacted authorities in the early morning hours of July 1, accusing the victim of attacking him and punching through a window after an argument about her drinking.
Responding officers noted the victim had a lacerated wrist and transported her to Harrisburg Hospital for treatment.
Pastucci told police he and the victim had argued about her drinking after noting damage to her vehicle. He also said they'd had a consensual sexual encounter prior to the argument, according to police. He said that during the argument, the victim punched through a window after he prevented her from leaving the home out of concern that she was in no condition to drive.
The victim told police she and Pastucci were in the process of breaking up, and that he had become more controlling and would routinely call and text her multiple times a day, accusing her of having relations with other men. She also accused him of placing a tracking device in her vehicle that allowed him to listen in on her conversations, according to police.
On the night of the incident, the victim said she was out for drinks with friends when an angry Pastucci began calling her non-stop. At one point, he called 20 consecutive times; two hours later he made 43 consecutive calls to the victim, she claimed.
The victim provided phone logs to police that appeared to collaborate her story, authorities said.
When the victim returned home, Pastucci allegedly accused her of having sex with someone else and later raped her. When she gathered some personal belongings and attempted to leave, he physically prevented her from doing so, the victim claimed.
At that point, out of frustration, the victim said she punched the window, according to police. Pastucci then shoved her into the basement door, and called 911 after observing her bleeding wrist.
In addition to rape and aggravated indecent assault, Pastucci is charged with sexual assault, stalking, indecent assault and false imprisonment, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-arrest-joseph-pastucci-rape-stalking-false-imprisonment/521-b520a7e9-20a5-4744-bdcd-210a2d45c9fe | 2023-07-12T06:32:37 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-arrest-joseph-pastucci-rape-stalking-false-imprisonment/521-b520a7e9-20a5-4744-bdcd-210a2d45c9fe |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Transportation Security Administration is hosting a hiring event Tuesday for people interested in applying for a job as a TSA officer at the airport.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the TSA's Indianapolis office, 8303 Southern Avenue.
Participants will get information about open officer positions and can complete several steps in the hiring process.
According to the TSA website, starting pay at Indianapolis International Airport is $20.47 per hour with opportunities for pay increases after six months.
TSA is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 to eligible new hires, including $2,500 after onboarding and an additional $2,500 after one year of service, with service agreement.
You will find more information here. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/seen-on-13/tsa-holds-hiring-event-in-indianapolis/531-581abf87-a10c-4c84-b41f-5827a73bab29 | 2023-07-12T07:15:26 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/seen-on-13/tsa-holds-hiring-event-in-indianapolis/531-581abf87-a10c-4c84-b41f-5827a73bab29 |
April 18, 1935—July 3, 2023
BURLEY — Bertha Jane Priest Giles, loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and friend passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley.
Bertha was born on April 18, 1935, in Twin Falls, Idaho to LaVon Mariner Priest and Tryphena “Tiny” Fae Farnsworth. She is the fourth of five children born to LaVon and Tiny namely, John Priest, Gene Priest, Grace Davis, and Joy Lynn Douillard.
When Bertha was three years old her family moved from Twin Falls to Burley, Idaho. Her parents purchased a small farm where they raised cows, goats, sheep, chickens, and grew sugar beets and hay. Bertha remembers helping out on the farm and has many memories of hauling beets and hay. She also spent her fair share of time milking the cows.
They didn’t have running water or electricity so they hauled water in 10 gallon milk cans from their neighbor’s house. They lived by a canal where they would sometimes get water to boil and use for bathing and washing clothes. Their bathroom was a two-seater outhouse and they used catalog pages for toilet paper, most of the time. Bertha recalled that all of the kids bathed in a round tin tub only on Saturdays, and all of her siblings were required to use the same water. As a child, Bertha’s family raised raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, currants, and rhubarb. A majority of the berries were sold by the crate for $3.00 in front of their house, on U.S. Highway 30. Bertha remembered living during World War II and using ration cards and food stamps. In high school she worked selling tickets at the movie theater where she made 50 cents an hour.
Bertha met her future husband, Gary Dee Jones while attending Burley Jr. High. They dated throughout high school and were married in her parents’ home on December 19, 1952. Bertha and Gary were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple on August 25, 1954. Their marriage was blessed with seven children: Kim Dee, Kaylin, Gary Chad, Dee Lon, Von Craig, and twins Lisa and Risa. Bertha and Gary lived in Hawaii for two years while he served in the Army. They returned home to Burley and in 1959 started Gary D. Jones Construction. Bertha and Gary later divorced in 1976.
Bertha married Homer Dean Giles in September of 1978. They lived in Burley for most of their married life, but also spent a few years pursuing Homer’s career in Santa Rosa, California and St. George, Utah. Bertha and Homer spent 44 great years together where they supported their grandchildren in dance recitals, sporting events, church, and other activities. They spoiled their grandkids and great-grandkids with candy and kisses every time they saw them.
Bertha was an avid card writer. For 18 years she served in her ward by writing cards to every member of the Relief Society on their birthdays. She also loved sending birthday cards with personalized messages and humorous newspaper clippings to her children and each of her 32 grandchildren on their birthdays. When one of Bertha’s granddaughters was expecting a baby she would mail a list of baby names to be considered. The list was a treasured piece of mail. Bertha was also known for her outstanding potato salad and unparalleled macaroni salad that were anticipated at every family gathering. She will be remembered for her perfumed smell and deep love for her family.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, LaVon and Tiny Priest; two siblings, John Priest and Grace Davis; two sons, Kim (1954) and Craig (2005) Jones; her grandson, Drew Jones (2022); and her husband, Homer Giles (2022).
She is survived by her children, Kaylin (Shane) Ure, Gary Chad (Bonnie Beck) Jones, Dee Lon (Bonnie Coltrin) Jones, Ida Harper Rogers (daughter- in-law), Lisa (Brendon) Gorringe, and Risa (Jeff) Greenwood; her brother, Gene Priest; her sister, Joy Lynn Douillard; 31 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Mark Dallon officiating. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.
Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
A webcast will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/bertha-jane-giles/article_de51f01d-987e-559f-9d82-262ff51f80fe.html | 2023-07-12T07:27:50 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/bertha-jane-giles/article_de51f01d-987e-559f-9d82-262ff51f80fe.html |
Aug. 2, 1959 - June 14, 2023
OAKLEY – Dean A. Harper passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2023, after a courageous fight with terminal cancer.
The son of Arnold Keith and Darlene Harper, he was born August 2, 1959, in Burley, ID. One of four sons, he helped run the family dairy farm in Oakley, ID. Besides farm chores, he pleased his brothers passing manly initiations; electric fence urination, hail storm tricycle riding, and milk, cooler incarceration.
As a teenager joined a rock band, playing rhythm guitar parts with lifelong mates: Craig Boren (bass), Dale Bench (lead guitar), and Mark Wadsworth (drums). A heartthrob, he played many dances, and concerts for the youth in Magic Valley. In 1978 he graduated from Oakley High School where he had enjoyed performing as a band, in theater, and as a choir member.
Serving an LDS mission to Central Canada from 1978-1980, he developed a love for the land and the people, especially the indigenous populations near Kamsack, Saskatchewan, who taught him to snare rabbits and gave him bannock bread during a long mail strike.
He attended Brigham Young University for a 1980 semester, where he sang and soloed in two choirs, took vocal operatic performance classes, etc. In 1981-1982, he attended the University of Utah on a full-tuition Vocal Scholarship, exploring interests in music and electronic engineering.
After meeting over a Steinway Grand, and a romantic one-year courtship, he married his soulmate, Sandra L. Lewis in the Salt Lake Temple, on May 6, 1982. They recently celebrated 41 years as a happily married couple in May.
Three years later, a beautiful little daughter was born, whom he adored, enjoyed having fun with and was very protective of. With great pride, he introduced her to everyone and played an active roll in her care.
Professionally, he completed a private recording engineering program with Tracy Jorgensen, an Osmond Studio Audio Engineer, working on projects at the Osmond Studios. Michael McDonough also mentored him in sound design for radio drama and film, where he assisted in the completion of the 1985 Peabody Award winning radio drama series: “The Bradbury Thirteen Series”.
Working at the University of Utah from 1982-1996, as an Audio Engineer and Electronic Technician, he set up new sound systems, taught recording classes, recorded live and studio productions for symphonic, marching band, choral, operatic, chamber, and solo concerts, recitals and album projects for students and professors.
Starting Imagisphere Creative Sound Design, he developed a reputation for perfection and endless creativity designing a unique sound effects library for commercial, film, music projects, and creating the original sounds for the Ogden George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park.
He also composed, performed, recorded, edited, created the cover design, and produced a collection of 12 original songs in various rock, country, and alternative styles: You're Dancing on My Heart, CD in 2016 (1 collection of the many songs he wrote), On The Preludes, CD in 2016, he recorded, co-edited, and professionally cover-photographed for wife Sandra's classical piano compilation (1 of several professional recordings he made for her).
A very talented craftsman, he restored a Victorian home, and acted as foreman, building a new home and studio in Southern Oregon, with Sandra's decorating skills. He also built fancy kitchen cabinets, a dresser, a fancy doll display case, a weather station, a toy kitchen set, a medicine cabinet, a guitar, hammered dulcimer hammers, tool boxes, a clock pen set, etc.
People remember him as friendly, teasing, full of fun, strong-liked to wrestle and work hard, protective and loving towards his wife and family, and empathetic service towards others.
Missed will be his beautiful guitar accompaniment to his expressively gorgeous voice, walks on the beach, creative projects, critiques of his wife's art, intellectual conversations, skeptical thinking, auto mechanic and technical skills, and abundant expression of daily love and affection.
Survived by loving wife, Sandra of Portland; daughter, Natasha Dawn (Glenn III) Lafayette; and his cherished grandchildren: Theodore Alan Hall, and Vivian Janine Hall, who will miss his guitar playing and teaching.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Keith and Darlene Harper; and one brother, Kennard Harper.
Cremation will take place with no funeral or burial until his ashes are mixed with his beloved wife's when she passes.
We miss you everyday Dean.
The melody-the rhythm, the harmony you brought to our lives, will never be the same.
Your loving Family. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/dean-a-harper/article_1c4a869a-7548-522b-9be9-5c620f317534.html | 2023-07-12T07:27:56 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/dean-a-harper/article_1c4a869a-7548-522b-9be9-5c620f317534.html |
Oct. 9, 1930 - June 27, 2023
BURLEY — Iva Jean (Schoonover) Wyatt was born in Redmond, Oregon, on October 9, 1930, to Amos James and Lula Mae (Osborne) Schoonover. She had a twin sister, Ila. Iva passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, from the effects of a sudden cerebrovascular accident (stroke). She was 92 years old.
When Iva was 12, she moved with her family from Oregon to Idaho. She, and her twin sister, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1944. She married Grant M. Wyatt on June 30, 1950. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. Grant passed away on September 2, 2014.
Iva was an active member of the Church and had served as a stake and ward Relief Society President, the ward Primary President, as well as other callings. She was most comfortable in supporting her husband in his various church callings.
She served as a volunteer at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley for many years. She loved to piece quilts and was a voracious reader. She will be remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Iva is survived by her living children: Reed Arron (Julie) Wyatt, Clay Irvin (Norma) Wyatt, Marla Jean Wyatt, and Kelly Grant (Karen) Wyatt, all of Burley, Eric John (Marchelle) Wyatt of Kaysville, Utah, and Nancy (Jared) Ferree of Twin Falls, Idaho, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Grant, she was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; a son, Mark Andrew Wyatt; and a grandson, Clayton Grant Wyatt.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Pella 2nd Ward, located at 160 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Blair Davis officiating. Burial will be at Pella Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, at the church, preceding the funeral service.
Iva asked those desiring direct donations in her memory to either Cassia County 4-H, 1459 Overland Ave., Room 4, Burley, ID 83318, or to Intermountain Healthcare Volunteer Services, 1501 Hiland Ave., Burley, ID 83318. These are two of the many organizations she quietly and graciously supported.
A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/iva-jean-wyatt/article_81069daf-47e8-56c3-afca-fe79b23bd35e.html | 2023-07-12T07:28:03 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/iva-jean-wyatt/article_81069daf-47e8-56c3-afca-fe79b23bd35e.html |
Dec. 7, 1938 - June 27, 2023
BURLEY — Lynn LaMar Hanks, 84, finished his earthly journey peacefully in his home with the love of his life by his side on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Lynn was born December 7, 1938, in Burley, Idaho to Mary Thurston and LaMar Stone Hanks. He was the oldest sibling of six.
Lynn married Glenda M. Anderson in 1977, together they raised four children.
Lynn was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a Montana and Wyoming Central States Mission.
After returning home, he joined the Army and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a Medic. Lynn loved going on adventures and often found himself in thrilling moments.
He loved his family and would do anything with them, including jumping out of a perfectly good airplane with his grandson. He loved hiking, jeeping in Moab, and everything to do with family. But he certainly adored his wife the most.
Lynn was a hard-working man, who wouldn't slow down for anything. He enjoyed driving tractors, and working in the garden. As well as his dairy and farming. When all the work was done, he still made it to grandchildren's events.
Lynn was a very quiet, kind man. He didn't say much but his smile could light up a room. If anyone needed anything, he would be there. His support and love was unmatched.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Glenda M. Hanks; his siblings: Judy (Leon) Blacker, Boyd (Kristine) Hanks, Bryce (Nancy) Hanks, Debbie (Reid) Holyoak, Peggy (Curt) Ross; his children: Danny (Jen) Day, Darren (Susan) Day, Lisa (Bobby) Moseley, Nicki (Brek) Cranney; as well as ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 1st Ward, located at 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, with Bishop Ryan Hobson officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, where military rites will be presented by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
Family and friends were received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Thursday, at the church, preceding the service.
A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lynn-l-hanks/article_eaf708f8-9a3f-515d-b97c-5f638229076d.html | 2023-07-12T07:28:09 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lynn-l-hanks/article_eaf708f8-9a3f-515d-b97c-5f638229076d.html |
April 29, 1958—July 4, 2023
BURLEY — Michael Don Hansen, age 65, of Burley, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer, at Parke View Care and Rehabilitation in Burley.
Michael Don Hansen “Big Mike” was born on April 29, 1958, and was chosen to join his forever parents, Don and Marie Hansen. Mike grew up in Burley, Idaho, attending Burley schools and graduating from Burley High School.
Mike always loved being part of a team and could recall scores from his high school games over the years. Mike loved to sing and participate in his ward and community choirs. He cherished the times when he was able to take part in the choir for the community patriotic concerts over the years. Mike also loved to be outdoors participating in lots of activities like hunting and fishing. As an adult he loved attending all of Burley High School’s sporting events and cheering loudly for his favorite athletes.
Mike was a friend to everyone he met and loved going to single’s ward activities and socializing at the games that he attended. He seldom missed meeting his lunch bunch friends at Farmer’s Corner and enjoyed the conversation as much as the food.
Michael met Deanna Davis, and it was love at first sight. They were married and sealed for eternity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Twin Falls Idaho Temple on April 18, 2009.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna; and his parents, Don and Marie Hansen. He is survived by his sister, Tina (Neil) Payne; as well as four nephews; one niece; many cousins, friends and their families in the community of the Burley areas.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 East, 16th Street, in Burley, with Bishop Mark Dallon officiating. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.
Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
A live webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/michael-don-hansen/article_e40c9685-3fcb-5a50-8102-900801db45de.html | 2023-07-12T07:28:15 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/michael-don-hansen/article_e40c9685-3fcb-5a50-8102-900801db45de.html |
July 6, 1937 - July 6, 2023
BURLEY — Stanley Leroy Woodbury, age 86, passed peacefully from this earthly life July 6, 2023, at Park View Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burley.
Stan was born July 6, 1937, to Leland Woodbury and Luella Myrlene Snow. He was the sixth of nine children. He was raised on the family farm in View where he learned to work at a young age as there was always plenty of work to do.
He attended Elementary school in View and Burley, Burley Junior High, and graduated from Burley High School in 1956. He attended Ricks College.
Stan was introduced to his sweetheart Gwen H. Randall Grant in December of 1967. They were married February 24, 1968, in the Springdale Church. He became a ready-made dad to Gwen's son, Gary Grant. Darin joined the family in 1969 and Sharee in 1971. They made their home in Springdale where they lived for 52 years, they were married for 55 years.
Stan was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed serving in each of the callings he held.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen; his children, Gary (Dana) Grant, Darin (Erica) Woodbury and Sharee' (Chris) Seibold; 10 grandchildren, Mysti (Russ) Grant, Jason (Amy) Grant, Brock (Abrina) Woodbury, Braxton (Makayla) Woodbury, Britney ( Marcos) Woodbury, Kelsey (Kaleb) Warr, Hunter (Kassie) Seibold, Adysen Seibold, Lindsey Seibold and Tanner Seibold; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister, Sharol Searle and brother, Verl Woodbury; sister-in-law, Renon (Kenneth) Craythorn; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Myrlene Woodbury; sister Doris (Clyde) Stewart, brothers, Vernon (Vernetta) Woodbury, Roger (Karen) Woodbury, Lyle (Carol) Woodbury, Mervin (Elnor) Woodbury, and Orin (Linda) Woodbury; and brother-in-law, Wayne (Ruth) Randall.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Park View Care and Rehabilitation for the care and compassion they provided to Stan and his family.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 1st Ward, located at 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, with Bishop Ryan Hobson officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, at the church, preceding the service.
A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/stanley-leroy-woodbury/article_1df31ea3-4139-599f-9102-fef8f347644c.html | 2023-07-12T07:28:21 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/stanley-leroy-woodbury/article_1df31ea3-4139-599f-9102-fef8f347644c.html |
For only the second time, the Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival returns this Saturday.
The festival is hosted and created by RiverWest Dental. Artists will pick out a sidewalk section outside of the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and make their visions come to life.
The festival had its inaugural opening in 2022. The festival is a way for local artists to come together and show their talent. It is a way to make the community smile, a RiverWest Dental news release said.
The all-day event will be held near the Riverwalk at 270 S. Capital Ave., on July 15.
RiverWest Dental partners with the Art Museum to encourage community involvement during this festival.
“In a fun and vibrant celebration of art and community, the festival invites everyone to come and admire the stunning chalk art creations. The event is perfect for artists of all ages and skill levels who want to showcase their creativity and connect with the community,” the release said.
The Art Museum hopes the event will expose the community to the opportunities within the museum.
“It’s a great way to get acquainted with what we do, and the different programs we have for kids,” said Chloe O’Laughlin, the communication director at the museum. “We are deeply invested in the community.”
There are more than 50 different artists signed up to create chalk art during the festival. The designs will be judged and first-place overall will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Last year’s winner, Nicole Klienman, will be participating once again. The festival will feature three main artists’ work, including Klienman’s, the release said. Joining Klienman as featured artists are Brittany Shelper and Lisa Wyatt.
Combined, the three will showcase drawings of 3D optical illusions, lifelike animals and various pop culture pieces, the release said.
“We want to get people involved, talking and excited to be in the (art) community,” O’Laughlin said.
O’Laughlin said the chalk medium is pretty unique in the art scene. It is a different look into Idaho Falls’ creative mind.
“The event really speaks for itself,” O’Laughlin said.
RiverWest Dental coined the festival the “most Instagram-worthy event of the year.”
At 4 p.m., judges composed of local artists and city representatives, including Dr. Brian Jankowski of RiverWest Dental, will start evaluating the chalk designs.
In the “Chalk Masters” category, first place wins $1,000, second place wins $800 and third place wins $600. In the “Chalk Crushers” category, for younger artists, the best chalk designer receives $200.
To learn more or to register for a spot, visit the festival’s website.
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Club members Gayla Dumont, Gary Dumont, Stu Eddins, Jim Dokos and Kevin Barrentine (left to right) display a Steen Skybolt biplane and Carbon Cub (front right) unmanned aerial vehicle Monday at the Desert Eagles’ flying field.
Club members Gayla Dumont, Gary Dumont, Stu Eddins, Jim Dokos and Kevin Barrentine (left to right) display a Steen Skybolt biplane and Carbon Cub (front right) unmanned aerial vehicle Monday at the Desert Eagles’ flying field.
Visitors and families will be able to shoot paintballs at flying remote controlled airplanes during the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club’s annual open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the club’s flying field just off of the New Sweden Highway.
The event will “feature lots of flying,” said Jay Kohler, a member of the club. “They can shoot paintballs at planes which is a blast for adults and kids. Two airplanes will be in the air at a time with four people shooting at a time, so it’s pretty fast paced.”
Model airplane pilots will provide free exhibition demonstrations. Attendees will be able to watch fast jets performing tricks and aerial maneuvers. They can also witness a flying lawn mower and pterodactyl.
The airplanes can fly at speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour, although they will be traveling at much slower speeds for the paintball shoot.
“What we find is somebody will go shoot paintballs the first time, and they’ll go buy another handful of tickets and get back in line,” said Stu Eddins, president of the club.
“So they keep going around — especially the younger kids. Little kids can shoot them too, and sometimes they’ll hit the (planes).”
The opportunity to shoot 10 paintballs at the flying model airplanes will cost $3. Last year, participants shot 4,000 paintballs at the planes. All the paintball supplies and guns used in the event are donated by G&H Paintball.
Participants will also be able to fly a remote controlled airplane under supervision using a buddy box for $3.
All of the money raised at the event will be donated to the Veterans Mobility Corps, a local nonprofit organization which refurbishes and provides free electric wheelchairs to veterans, spouses and children of veterans.
“We’ve given away 378 (power wheelchairs) now since 2016,” said Nancy Shamel, a representative with the Veteran’s Mobility Corps.
New chairs can range in cost from $2,500 to $40,000, but the organization accepts donations of previously used chairs and refurbishes them for new recipients across the United States.
Its founder and president, Frank Smith, passed away Friday, and the nonprofit is looking to continue his legacy of helping veterans and their family members in need.
“We’ll continue the program though, it’s not going to go away,” Shamel said.
Last year, the Desert Eagles raised $1,800 at its open house, enough to refurbish three to four powered wheelchairs, wrote club member Tye Tomchak in an email to the Post Register.
“One of my favorite stories after we donated the money one time, Frank came back and reported at a meeting that they had used most of that money to fix up a wheelchair for a guy down in Pocatello in the veteran’s home that had radars on it,” Eddins said. “He was blind, but they fixed his chair up so that he could drive it around the home there. He was just going everywhere. He had the mobility now.”
The Veteran’s Mobility Corps supplied the chair and the veteran’s family purchased the radar equipment, Shamel said.
The Desert Eagles will hold two raffles for remote controlled airplanes, gift cards, gift baskets and a grand prize ride in a Stearman biplane. Hot dog concessions and water will also be available to purchase.
The club leases about 40 acres of land from Bonneville County for flying space. It maintains a beautiful green expanse of grass as a runway. The organization has 45-50 members and is affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
To arrive at the field for Saturday’s event, take exit 113 on Interstate 15 near the Flying J and Love’s truck stops, said an event flyer. Turn west on the overpass and north onto the New Sweden Highway. Just after Doug Andrus Trucking, a Desert Eagles sign will be on the left side of the road. Turn left at the sign and follow the gravel lane to the field.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Power lines along one Cape Coral street are causing both wonder and worry for people that live nearby.
The electric lines were relocated from the normal spot on the utility pole to a makeshift arm hanging off the side of the pole near the intersection of Kismet Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard.
“Looked like the power company from Paraguay was up there doing that,” said Francis Daly.
It’s hard for Daly and his neighbors to not look up and scratch their heads, wondering what’s going on.
“They look like a third-world country,” he said. “I visited Paraguay and it looks like they just slapped it together and hope it lasts.”
His biggest question is why? Why move the perfectly good power lines from the perfectly good poles only to place them on the rickety-looking arm?
According to LCEC, it’s all for a major upgrade.
“When I sent it to one of our engineers, he was very matter of fact like, ‘Yeah, that’s what we do so that we can build a new line without interrupting power’,” said Karen Ryan, Director of Public Relations at LCEC.
They’re not just building a new line, but actually a whole new substation.
A substation takes in high-voltage power from the plant and reduces it to a lower voltage before it’s sent into homes and businesses.
“The project began in 2021,” Ryan explained.
The Kismet Substation project has a $25 million price tag. The moving of the power lines is actually the tail end of the work. Crews moved the lines so they can install new poles to carry the lines.
But why do all of this?
“The growth in that region has just been tremendous,” Ryan said.
This part of the Cape is booming so much that the current Burnt Store substation is running out of power, literally.
In 2021, data shows that the substation was operating at 72.4% of its capacity. It’s predicted to be at 96.4% by 2031 if nothing was done.
The new Kismet Substation would greatly reduce the load. It is predicted that in 2031, the Kismet Substation will be at 48.4% capacity and the Burnt Store Substation at 59.4% capacity.
“We always try to build our infrastructure before the people get there,” Ryan said.
That’s all good news. However, there’s still that lingering fear that the setup might not survive a Southwest Florida thunderstorm, much less a hurricane.
“Not a snowball’s chance in hell,” Daly said.
“This is something they do all the time,” Ryan told NBC2. “And it actually is a safety measure because it allows crews to work in the area without being too close to the energized power lines.”
The entire project should be done by the end of the year, which means looking at the mess for a little while longer won’t be all that bad.
“As long as it doesn’t come down on my new roof, I’ll be happy,” Daly said. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/11/cape-coral-residents-worried-about-power-lines-relocated-for-new-substation-project/ | 2023-07-12T07:48:50 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/11/cape-coral-residents-worried-about-power-lines-relocated-for-new-substation-project/ |
MATLACHA, Fla. — A vintage cargo ship part that’s been in place on Matlacha since the 1970s is missing.
“Customers loved it,” Yucatan Waterfront Bar and Grill manager Sterling Kolar said. “I loved it and I want it back.”
When Kolar went to check in on the Yucatan reconstruction on Matlacha, he noticed something was missing. Their antique air scoop was nowhere in sight.
“It came from a cargo ship. It’s an air intake to the engine,” Kolar said.
“It was there even before we bought it,” Nicole Lauber McQuade said.
McQuade owned the restaurant prior to the Yucatan. She said this antique cargo ship part had been on Matlacha since the 70s.
“Then after the hurricane, it was still there,” she said.
They said it costs anywhere up to $20,000.
“It can be pretty desolate, so it would’ve been an easy take so I can see how it happened,” Kolar said.
More than one thief would have had to lift this heavy antique and drive past only the watchful eyes of the statues and paintings of fish. If only these walls and statues could talk.
“We’ve driven past this for years and years, I’ve driven past it for years and years, and so have my kids. I drive my kids past this thing every day and to see it gone is really hard,” McQuade said.
Kolar hopes this air scoop can find its way back home before they reopen their restaurant.
“I’ve notified the sheriff so we’ve got eyes and ears open for us,” Kolar said.
And he is asking you to keep your eyes open too.
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Blount County DA: Sheriff's office bungled investigation of girl's sex assault allegation
- The Blount County district attorney apologized to the family of a girl who said she was sexually assaulted for how the sheriff's office handled the investigation.
- DA Ryan Desmond also told the family he was asking the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look into the Apostolic Christian Academy in Maryville.
MARYVILLE, Tenn. − The parents of a Maryville teenager who alleges she was sexually assaulted in April 2022 by a former teacher at Maryville’s Apostolic Christian Academy is unhappy with how law enforcement has handled the investigation from the start.
And they're not alone.
In recorded conversations with the family earlier this year, Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond excoriated how the Blount County Sheriff's Office handled the investigation and apologized to the family on the sheriff's office's behalf.
A Knox News investigation found top administration officials at the school, which is housed within First Apostolic Church of Maryville, knew of at least two separate incidents where teacher Joseph “Kade” Abbott messaged the 14-year-old girl but allowed him to maintain contact with students.
Abbott, who is no longer employed by the school, was suspended both times after church leaders learned he was messaging the girl, but the parents of the girl were not told about it and there is no evidence to show they notified law enforcement. Tennessee law requires anyone who thinks a child under the age of 16 is being abused to immediately report it to local law enforcement or the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
After his second suspension in March 2022, Abbott allegedly sexually assaulted the girl multiple times, including in a stairwell of a Gatlinburg hotel while he was chaperoning students on an overnight trip. Abbott, 26, was arrested in January 2023 and charged with sexual assault by an authority figure in Blount County. He has since been charged in Sevier County with two more counts of sexual assault by an authority figure against the same girl. He has not entered a plea in either county.
The girl’s family has sued the church and Abbott, alleging the church should have known about the abuse. The lawsuit is paused while the criminal charges are adjudicated.
In June 2023, Desmond told the girl's parents he had decided to ask the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look into the school and whether there were additional victims, according to an email obtained by Knox News.
"Secondly, I wanted to let you know to expect a call from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation," Desmond wrote June 22. "After discussing the matter in detail with BCSO (Blount County Sheriff's Office), I have opted to request that the TBI have an informational meeting with the two of you regarding the actions of the school and the possibility of additional victims."
A spokesperson for the TBI told Knox News the agency has been in contact with Desmond but he has not requested the TBI open an investigation into the sheriff's office's handling of the initial investigation.
Desmond declined to respond to multiple questions about his comments to the family and his thoughts about the handling of the initial investigation. Further, he would not say why he contacted the TBI given that the Blount County Sheriff's Office has been investigating the case for over a year.
Through a spokesperson, Sheriff James Berrong declined to comment or answer a series of questions from Knox News about the investigation and Desmond's comments about how it was handled.
The church, through its attorney, declined to answer 13 questions from Knox News about the allegations.
It took months to arrest and charge Abbott, leaving potential victims vulnerable
Desmond was direct in his first conversation with the family, days before police in North Carolina arrested Abbott in January: He would be upset if he were in their shoes, he told them.
“I do not think this has transpired or progressed the way it should have progressed,” he said, according to an audio recording obtained by Knox News. “And there are reasons for that that we can discuss, but none of them are to the point … this should have been charged months and months and months ago and there’s really not a good excuse as to why.
“This has now gone on, as you said, for seven months where this person – I pray he has not victimized anyone else, but he certainly had the opportunity to when he should not have,” he said later in the conversation.
"I feel like I owe you an apology on behalf of this office because had I known about this it wouldn’t have stretched out as long as it has," he said. "That’s not typically how we operate."
Blount County sheriff's investigator disciplined for work
The original investigator on the case, Detective Doug Folmar, was reprimanded, according to a performance evaluation signed Jan. 12, 2023, for his lack of “timeliness” and handling of evidence, Blount County Sheriff’s Office Capt. JT Trentham told the 14-year-old girl's family during a meeting in April that included prosecutors.
When church leaders learned in June 2023 that Abbott had been seen walking into an unoccupied classroom with the 14-year-old girl – after he had twice been suspended for messaging her – a church leader called the girl's parents to set up a meeting. During the meeting, church leaders showed the girl's parents security footage of their daughter walking into a classroom with Abbott. Folmar, it appears, did not think this was necessary evidence to obtain because he didn’t think it showed criminal behavior, Trentham told the family.
A copy of Folmar's personnel file, provided by the sheriff's office through a Knox News records request, confirms the reprimand.
In an employee evaluation covering July 1, 2022 through the end of that year, Folmar received a "3" on a scale of 1-5 for "dependability and communication/relationships. A "3" is considered "unsatisfactory." The evaluation detailed issues with the detective's lack of communication with the alleged victim's family, among other things.
"All of these issues have or are currently being addressed for corrective action," his evaluation reads. In his most recent review, covering January 1, 2023 through the end of June, Folmar received an improved rating, up to a "4" for those same areas.
Desmond apologized to the family in the April meeting.
“Mistakes were made and there’s no changing that now … there’s just no doubt that things probably could have been done – well, not probably – they definitely been done better,” he said, according to an audio recording. “And unfortunately, there’s no changing that. There’s just making the best of the situation we have now.”
Potential conflicts of interest
There were also at least a handful of potential conflicts of interest for Blount County investigators.
- The first officer, deputy Tim Pace, who came to speak with the family about the alleged assault previously attended the church and even provided investigators – after the fact – with “about an hour’s worth” of knowledge about how the church operated, according to an audio recording of Desmond, the district attorney.
- Both the Rev. Kenneth Carpenter, the church's senior pastor, and his wife, Penny Carpenter, have served as chaplains for the sheriff’s office, an “aspect of outreach” for the couple, according to a summary of Kenneth’s ministry posted on the church denomination website. The volunteer role would bring them into contact with sheriff’s office personnel.
- The Carpenter’s daughter, Fallon, and her husband, Chad Erikson, were made deputy sheriffs in February 2011, according to minutes of the Blount County Commission meeting.
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A disco club? An Airbnb? What would you put inside the Sunsphere?
The Sunsphere: It’s bold, gold and getting kind of old – in terms of age and the excitement some people feel for the underused icon.
The signature structure did its job for the 1982 World’s Fair, giving guests a glimpse of our newly dubbed “scruffy” city, though initial reviews of the tower were less than desirable.
The Sunsphere is still regularly used in Knoxville branding but has been plagued by some prohibiting factors over the years, including a lack of elevator capacity and nearby parking, as well as a center stalk that limits floor space.
Surely, something can be done to make this attraction more … attractive.
Knox News journalists Brianna Paciorka, Keenan Thomas and yours truly, Ryan Wilusz, took time to chat about our big ideas for alternative ways the Sunsphere could be used.
Below, you'll find an edited transcript of our discussion about adventure attractions, themed bars and resurfacing and iconic “Simpsons” reference on this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff" podcast. You can listen to the award-winning podcast every time a new episode drops on Tuesdays, including in the podcast player below.
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Bringing new energy to the Sunsphere in Knoxville
Keenan: I was thinking of that circular nature of it. What if there were go-karts up there? Just going around in a circle the whole time. It probably would be kind of boring over time, but I also think that would be really funny.
Ryan: I said start out with a crazy one. I didn't know you were going to go that crazy. Maybe something a little more realistic here, Brianna.
Brianna: The Eiffel Tower, if I'm remembering correctly, was also a World's Fair Expo tower. And you know at nighttime they light it up and they have a crazy light show and everything. The Sunsphere should be lit up anyway, so I think that's a very realistic option right there to light it up. And also, the CN Tower in Toronto, they have this thing called the EdgeWalk where you put a harness on and you get to walk around the exterior of that tower. And that would be pretty cool and crazy in the Sunsphere.
Ryan: I wish that the Sunsphere rotated because I recently went over to Fly By Night and they had the light shining on their rotating disco ball, and it just created this very cheap but very enjoyable light show around the room. If the Sunsphere spun, you could do the same thing around downtown Knoxville. It might be a little distracting to motorists. But my idea, keeping with the disco theme, is why not have a disco bar up there? I mean, it looks like a disco ball. One of the other challenges with the space is that you can't get a lot of people up (the elevator) at once, so that could be a problem. But if not a disco bar, what about − Silent Disco has been huge in Knoxville and has been growing in popularity. What if they just had a silent disco from the Sunsphere? Even a pop-up or ... maybe they keep their offices up there and have events up there.
Brianna: Going along with the whole bar idea, I'm thinking a World's Fair-themed bar. Have Knoxville-themed cocktails. Do kind of like a Knox Brew Hub deal where you only serve Knoxville beer, and then you get to have World's Fair décor in there. ... Why not put something (educational) in the Sunsphere that's a little bit more in-depth than what the observational floor is? And also have booze.
Ryan: Yeah, I think Chris (Ford) from Sweet P's − he has plenty of World's Fair memorabilia (he could) be looking to do something with. He's a restaurant guy, too. I was just going to say that maybe the opposite of having all local beers, Brianna, what if you have all international beers from the countries that were at the World's Fair?
Keenan: Or, just bring back the World's Fair Beer. ... I'm also going to keep with the bar theme, but I'm going to go a little differently. I kind of think a speakeasy would be really cool up there. Like, something secret. It's not advertised. You kind of have to just go up on the right night, know the password.
Ryan: And this isn't me saying this, but I've heard from some people − I don't want to call them the elite of Knoxville − but when Club LeConte closed in the skyrise here in downtown Knoxville, it felt like there was a void of like a club, members-only-type of place. You talk about not being able to get a bunch of people up there just because of the volume and the size of the elevators. Maybe, it is a speakeasy where there's a password, or maybe it is like a members-only-type club that is missing now from downtown Knoxville.
Brianna: I'm not from Knoxville originally, and the people I know that aren't from Knoxville know about Knoxville because of the Wigsphere episode of "The Simpsons." Why hasn't anyone done like a wig pop-up shop at the Sunsphere? I feel that people would go to it just for fun to make fun of it.
Ryan: What if you did it like a charity? You hear about people donating their hair, and maybe you have some sort of charity event where you go through the Sunsphere and you donate wigs or sponsor wigs or however it might work. ... You talked about the EdgeWalk. This might be just a crazy idea, but a bungee jump. I'm thinking some kind of climbing activity − something along the side of the Sunsphere. I did a really cool story (and video) on how they clean the Sunsphere and the guys that window wash it up there. ... I don't really want to be put to work, but maybe there's some sort of recreational angle to it. That might be fun because it doesn't really have the best views from the observation deck. But if you were hanging off the side, the views might seem more intense because you're scared for your life.
Brianna: That reminds me of a photo. We had a former photographer here Michael Patrick who went on top of the Sunsphere while they were constructing the Sunsphere. And there's a photo of him taking photos of the workers constructing it, and he's not connected to any harnesses or anything.
Ryan: One of the coolest things about (World's Fair Park) is all the open space and the renovations they've done to the performance lawn. And I look back at what used to happen out there on the lawn with Ashley Capps' "Hot Summer Nights" concerts, and they had big artists coming through. ... I would love to see more of that. My idea would be to take the Sunsphere, at least one floor of it, and turn it into the country's coolest greenroom and just get that to the point where it is know in the industry that, "Oh, I'm going to go to Knoxville and go into that big ball, and that's where I'm going to get ready for my show." And then have more shows out (on the lawn) or have more shows in the amphitheater.
Keenan: The "Sun Room."
Ryan: There you go.
Keenan: What if they started renting out rooms or sectioning off parts of the Sunsphere and having it be like you could stay in the Sunsphere?
Ryan: Heck yeah. I don't know if you've been on Airbnb. They have the "wow" category. There's not many that are on the "wow" category. If you go look all around the country, you have to be very specific to get on there. So, if you did something really cool with the top of the Sunsphere, made it into an Airbnb and get on that page, I think it could be a huge tourism draw.
Keenan: I've got one more big idea.
Ryan: OK?
Keenan: We don't do anything to the Sunsphere; we just build another one. We make it the Sunsphere 2. Bigger. Better. Badder.
Brianna: But where would you put it?
Keenan: Right next to it. Overshadowing it.
Ryan: With like a zipline between them? You could make it a whole adventure park.
Brianna: Or, one of those tree bridges like at Anakeesta. Put that in between the two of them.
Ryan: I was thinking about, in addition to a disco ball, it kind of looks like a golf ball or a golf tee. Topgolf obviously is huge now that there's an actual facility. There's some Topgolf Swing Suites around. I wonder if you can do anything where you're kind of just standing on the edge. Something virtual where you actually feel like you're driving the ball off of the Sunsphere. Kind of like a Topgolf-style game with some sort of projection screen. ... I hope you all are writing these down. These are all great.
Keenan: Or, you just hit golf balls off of the observation deck. ... Bonus points for hitting the cars on the interstate.
Ryan: My last one would just be, we've heard about the science museum that's apparently coming ... to the (former) KPD headquarters. You know, the Sunsphere and the World's Fair was all about science and energy. And I'm just thinking about how cool would it be to have that science museum in that location where you can go across the floors and learn about the World's Fair and some of the energy and ... you know, science-y stuff.
Brianna: I think if any of our ideas were to be done, there needs to be advertising. Because I feel like there's just not advertising for anything at the Sunsphere. ... I'd make sure I'd have a really good marketing department and make sure people know about this stuff.
Ryan: It's a parking problem, it's a design problem, it's an elevator capacity problem. But I guess, Keenan, you'll do a good job advertising just by building another Sunsphere. Your advertising budget is your construction budget.
Ryan Wilusz is a downtown growth and development reporter. Phone 865-317-5138. Email ryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com. Instagram @knoxscruff.
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When all other communication fails, these radio operators will be ready
As a thunderstorm rattled through Bloomington last month, a small group of middle-aged guys sheltered in a big tent across the street from the IU Health Bloomington Hospital and kept watch on the rest of the universe.
Members of the Amateur Radio Clubs of Bloomington, IU, and Southern Indiana had checked in at 1 p.m. that Saturday to participate in a yearly sort-of refresher course called Field Day, which is practiced at the same time by Amateur Radio Clubs throughout the United States.
“We come together one day a year to test our skills, kind of scrape off the rust,” explained Tom Henderson, who organized the gathering on Wrubel Field, just north of the Indiana University Cyberinfrastructure Building.
“We’ll be communicating with operators across the United States and Canada,” he said. “We make these stations work when everything else fails.”
Should there be a massive failure of electric power that disables all other forms of communication, this is one way Bloomington can keep in touch with the rest of the world.
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All the Field Day gear is powered by a portable electric generator that’s towed to the site and hums day and night.
Working rotating shifts, the Bloomington operators stay in constant touch by voice and Morse Code with others among the 40,000 amateur radio operators around North America.
But to prepare for Field Day, members of the Bloomington group arrived at the Wrubel Field site the day before to set up the tent and work-stations, tune the transmitters and rig the antennas.
Pointing to a wire running loosely to the top of a nearby tree, Henderson said, “A transmitter … an antenna … a dipole … 20- and 40-meter bands. We built these from scratch.”
To place an antenna high up a tree without ladders, they first shoot a rope toward the top of the tree using what he called a “wire cannon,” and then use the rope to pull the antenna wire up the tree, all of which sounds hard on the tree.
But Henderson promised, when the 24-hour marathon ends and everything’s carefully dismantled at the field site, “We’ll leave no trace.”
Like the other guys staffing Field Day, Henderson is a licensed amateur radio operator. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/amateur-radio-clubs-gather-in-bloomington-for-field-day/70401700007/ | 2023-07-12T09:24:10 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/amateur-radio-clubs-gather-in-bloomington-for-field-day/70401700007/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — One person is dead after the home they were in became engulfed in flames, Tampa Fire Rescue said.
Fire crews said they responded to a house fire on N. Dixon Avenue near E. Bougainvillea Avenue. When they arrived, crews said the fire had spread to about 80 percent of the single-story home with heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure.
Fire rescue said crews were able to get the fire under control quickly.
After searching the home, first responders said they found a person dead inside who was "unable to escape their home" during the fire and died as a result.
Investigators from multiple agencies including Tampa Fire Rescue, the State Fire Marshal's Office and the Tampa Police Department are investigating what caused the fire.
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'Lives are on the line': Violence prevention funding creates tension for Peoria leaders
Violence and crime in Peoria has been a frequent discussion point for the Peoria City Council over the past few months, and Tuesday night those discussions grew tense.
Peoria's Community Development Block Grant commission approved giving $1.4 million in violence prevention funding to six different programs in the city aimed at youth intervention following the review of 26 applicants for funding.
The City Council ultimately approved the funding for all six recipients but not after a long debate in which the merits of some recipients — specifically Peoria Public Schools and the Peoria City/County Health Department — were hotly debated.
The recipients were:
- Peoria City/County Health Department: $400,000 for its "Cure Violence" program.
- Peoria Public Schools: $299,966 for its "Getting to the Roots" program.
- Peoria Friendship House: $287,500 for its "Pathway to your Future" program.
- Greater Peoria Family YMCA: $200,000 for its "Teen REACH" program.
- Peoria Regional Office of Education: $175,000 for its "Project S.T.A.R.T." program.
- Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois: $54,115 for its "Revive: Youth Mental Health Support" program.
When the programs first came to the council, they came as a package deal to be voted on. But after some councilmembers took issue with specific programs, they were voted on separately.
Goodwill Industries, the Regional Office of Education, and the YMCA all received unanimous approval from the council.
The Peoria City/County Health Department received three "no" votes from councilmembers Chuck Grayeb, Zach Oyler and Kiran Velpula.
Peoria Public Schools received two "no" votes from Grayeb and Oyler.
Peoria Friendship House received a "no" vote from Velpula.
Velpula's no votes were mainly centered around not seeing evidence for some programs to receive funding multiple years in a row.
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Oyler took issue with the health department and public school system receiving money because they are already government bodies that are taxpayer funded.
"It especially concerns me that this much of those dollars is being given to other taxing, governing body entities that could be asking for these dollars as well directly from places like the state of Illinois," Oyler said. "It almost feels like we're punting the money that's been given to us to someone else to decide how to effectively deal with crime in our community."
Grayeb took issue with the public school system receiving funding over non-public bodies such as the Boys and Girls Club of Peoria and others.
"When I look at some of the great organizations that didn't receive one dime in this particular installment of money, it causes me great concern to see such a large taxing body that has so much in terms of resources to be getting, in the terms of (school district) 150, $300,000," Grayeb said.
Part of the Peoria Public Schools' plan was to put money toward increasing literacy rates in the district for second-graders, something it says will prevent violence down the road.
Oyler felt that plan was not among the most ideal for distribution of the funds.
"My concern is that we have people getting shot, getting killed, cars being stolen, burglaries happening in the city of Peoria every single day and this money is to deal with the most critical needs to stop the bleeding," Oyler said. "I do not feel, looking at this list, that we are dealing with the most critical needs to stop the bleeding when we are funding second-grade reading. It doesn't mean we can't get there, but we are not there now."
Councilmember Andre Allen said he completely disagreed with Oyler's stance on funding for the school district's plan.
"When I talk to my constituents, they want us to address the root causes that is causing the carjackings, which is causing the drive-bys — which we just got a report of today involving a juvenile," Allen said. "The way you address that is holistically by making sure the second-grader is reading, making sure the high-schooler learns job readiness skills that can translate into a high-paying career so they can be a law-abiding citizen in our city."
Allen would go on to say, "I cannot sit here not to approve this tonight when we literally just approved $100,000 for a water company study that we know the answer to when a juvenile was just shot today."
Allen said he did not want the council to have a "facade of fiscal conservatism" when "lives are on the line."
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Grayeb, a former educator, said he was on the side of "teachers and principals" in Peoria schools but not necessarily those who work at the Peoria Public Schools administration building and wanted to clarify his vote would not be against educators.
"Let me make that clear, not so much the people at 3202 Wisconsin (Avenue), but my heart is with the teachers and the principals out there in this community delivering every day or trying to," Grayeb said.
Peoria Public Schools innovation officer Susan Grzanich said the grant would fund the reading program, which is backed by data that shows students who struggle to read are more apt to violence in the future.
"The opportunity is to provide even earlier intervention so that kids don't keep moving through at just the minimum level — they're passing, but there's a difference between mastery and getting just enough," she said. "We want the kids who pass just enough, we want them to master."
Mayor Rita Ali, however, reiterated multiple times during the discussion that the council had approved the rules that dictated who could apply for the funding. Those rules approved by the council included public bodies such as the school district and health department.
Ali said a future policy session to review the criteria would be beneficial to avoid future debates.
"We set the criteria, we approved the criteria, everybody who applied, applied using that criteria. They followed the rules and now we're kind of backtracking, unfortunately," Ali said. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-city-council-spars-over-violence-prevention-funding/70404458007/ | 2023-07-12T09:50:43 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-city-council-spars-over-violence-prevention-funding/70404458007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved nearly $3.2 million to pay deputies working overtime at the jail, while also taking initial steps towards freeing up space occupied by hundreds of mentally incompetent inmates mired in the legal system.
The money is expected to cover 68,100 hours for uniformed deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office from June 10 to Sept. 20 of this year. The approval comes amid continuing retention struggles for the department, as well as a need for deputies to work overtime to respond to what Sheriff Javier Salazar called "a rising rate" of local rime.
"Regarding guns, regarding young people with guns, (regarding) stolen guns and stolen cars," Salazar said Tuesday, ticking off the crimes he says are growing in their frequency.
But most of the conversation focused on the jail's mentally incompetent inmate population, and what can potentially be done to assist them. BCSO representatives said there are about 500 of those jailed individuals, about half of which are stuck in the legal system after picking up additional charges while behind bars, like assault of a deputy.
Meanwhile, there's no immediately feasible plan for where to release the other contingent.
"It's a complex issue," County Judge Peter Sakai said, saying the county must prioritize public safety and not release those inmates outright. "But at the same time, these mentally ill have a constitutional right not to be incarcerated. It's a balancing issue."
Commissioner Tommy Calvert pointed out that the state should get involved in helping to solve what he called "an unfunded mandate," and proposed that a task force look at the problem.
Asked by Calvert if any of those inmates can be transferred to state hospitals outside Bexar County while its own is under construction, a BCSO representative said private facilities could be an option. But, Salazar said, the county's jail issues reflect national tends with law enforcement agencies.
“I’d venture to say (those other Texas counties) are probably in the same boat as us," the sheriff added. "Having just come from the National Sheriffs Conference, one of the top priorities for sheriffs talking from the legislative side of things is, ‘Get us out of the mental health business.’”
Staffing-wise, Salazar said BCSO is hiring about 300 personnel a year. But that isn't enough to shore up the continuing problem of deputies who leave or retire, adding his office could use more money to offer more competitive salaries.
At the same time, he said BCSO's attrition issues aren't being felt to the same degree as other counties around the country.
“It’s very concerning to me that we have to reserve this trend,” Commissioner Grant Moody said, referring to simultaneous increase in overtime costs and shrinking jail population.
Responding to a inquiry by Sakai over whether anything can be done to alleviate the problem of the mentally incompetent jail inmates in the short-term, County Manager David Smith asked that Salazar's team provide a list of those individuals so they know which local courts they have been assigned to.
He also said there's an avenue for the potential creation of a committee to examine the problem more closely, to which Sakai volunteered: "I'll chair the committee, David, how about that?"
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Lubbock Matadors shut out San Antonio Corinthians, secure spot in Lone Star Championship
WOODROW — Continuing a season that's included only two losses and a tie, the Lubbock Matadors shut out San Antonio Corinthians FC 6-0 on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.
The No. 1 seed out of the 10-team league, the Matadors advanced to Saturday's Lone Star Championship game against FC Brownsville. Brownsville beat West Texas FC 2-1 on Tuesday in Brownsville.
After more than 30 minutes of a tight contest, the Matadors took control with a scoring barrage late in the game.
The Matadors' Pablo Diez moved ahead of the pack to make a clean shot into the Corinthians' goal for the only score of the first half.
Going into the second half with a lead, the Matadors scored two goals within minutes of each other by Ethan Giwa-Mcniel and Stephen Moreira, respectively.
Lubbock kept its foot on the gas, with Moreira scoring once more halfway through the second half. The momentum continued with Ville Ahola tacking on another goal. Douglas Appaih finished the scoring with a goal as time expired.
With the win, the Matadors will return home for the championship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Woodrow. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/local/2023/07/12/lubbock-matadors-san-antonio-corinthians-soccer-lone-star-championship/70404357007/ | 2023-07-12T10:11:36 | 0 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/local/2023/07/12/lubbock-matadors-san-antonio-corinthians-soccer-lone-star-championship/70404357007/ |
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates inaugural Juneteenth Arts Festival
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently celebrated its first Juneteenth Arts Festival, hosting hundreds of community members, several businesses and organizations, screened films from local filmmakers, and students from Ringling College of Art & Design.
Speakers included WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie, WBTT board member and event sponsor Dona Scott, WEDU producer/editor (“This Light of Mine”) Danny Bruno, and Judge Charles E. Williams, who spoke on behalf of event sponsor Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
A highlight of the June 18 festival included two screenings of “Playing Through: The Story of Ann Gregory,” a film written by Curtis Jordan and directed by Balbinka Korzeniowska that pays tribute to the first Black female golfer to play in a U.S. Golf Association tournament. The screenings in The Donelly Theatre were presented free by filmmaker Curtis Jordan, and the Community Foundation.
“We could not be happier with our debut Juneteenth Arts Festival – there were diverse artistic offerings and numerous Black-owned businesses to support,” Jacobs said. “Our organization’s mission is to promote and celebrate African American history and experience; we were delighted to celebrate this newly created federal holiday with our friends in the community.”
Film shorts were screened in WBTT’s Howard J. Millman Theatre. There was also an all-day outdoor stage featuring a dance performance by Monessa Salley and Natalie Aceves; and spoken word by Melanie Lavender, Eric Morris and Whitney Mays. Live music included featured performances by Stage of Discovery students Jaliyah Campbell, Hadara Porter, Amilia Samuels and Samuel Waite; a solo turn by young artist Astrid McIntyre; and the headlining act “R.A.D.,” a group of popular WBTT artists Raleigh Mosely II, Ariel Blue and Derric Gobourne Jr. who performed a selection of soul and R&B hits.
The presenting sponsors were Dona and Sam Scott and co-sponsors were the Community Foundation and Dr. Donald and Doris Johnson.
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Temple Emanu-El receives transformative donation, launches pilot Jewish education program
SARASOTA — Sarasota-based Jewish synagogue Temple Emanu-El is launching a pilot program designed to remove the financial barriers that sometimes hinder young Jewish families or youth from participating in religious life after receiving a transformative, anonymous donation of over $3 million.
The anonymous donor, referred to as "Papa Joe," was the driving force behind Temple Emanu-El’s "Our Jewish Future," the synagogue's pilot education and philanthropy program that congregational leaders, the board of trustees and education and philanthropy leaders hope will create a ripple effect across Sarasota, as well as the Jewish community nationally.
The $3.25 million donation was announced during the temple's intergenerational celebration on July 10. Temple Emanu-El's Rabbis Elaine and Brenner Gilckman, along with the entire temple leadership, have expressed their shock and excitement about the largest gift their synagogue has ever received.
"It is an enormous gift and we are incredibly grateful to fund Our Jewish Future," said Elaine Glickman.
Glickman said that often, young families who practice Judaism can drop away from their faith due to the financial obligations tied to the synagogue. The Our Jewish Future program will eliminate over 80% of the cost to participate in regular temple activities each year.
"In many interfaith families where one parent is Jewish and one is not, synagogue dues can be a real financial barrier. We are worried about Jewish continuity. We believe strongly in what Judaism has to offer in the Jewish community and the greater community. It is important, and a blessing, to be able to pass that down to the next generation," she said.
Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and the donor began conversations early this year about the synagogue's greatest challenges.
"The donor was concerned with assimilation and lots of youth drifting away from the faith," Brenner Glickman said. "Being a member of a synagogue is expensive. Jewish education is a hurdle and a real impediment. After a dinner meeting, the next day he called and said he wanted to lower that hurdle and make it more affordable for families."
Each family eligible for the program will have their annual synagogue dues and fees, which typically cost around $2,500 for synagogue members, to only $360 for the year. Through the anonymous donation, Temple Emanu-El will be able to fund the education of Jewish youth for approximately 20 years.
“He’s like a grandpa for the entire Jewish community youth in Sarasota. He’s just being a partner with the parents and helping by just chipping in,” Glickman said.
Temple Emanu-El leaders as well as the donor are working to model the program to share with other synagogues around Sarasota and throughout the state. The program is currently available to congregation members with future plans to expand the program to interfaith families who do not currently belong to a synagogue or attend a religious school. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/12/temple-emanu-el-launches-our-jewish-future-to-relieve-cost-burden/70401951007/ | 2023-07-12T10:14:17 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/12/temple-emanu-el-launches-our-jewish-future-to-relieve-cost-burden/70401951007/ |
Protesters can't sway Venice council against proposed Pat Neal shopping center plan
Second hearing took roughly an hour; first hearing took more than 24 hours over four days
VENICE – About two dozen Northeast Venice residents staged a rare protest Tuesday morning in front of Venice City Hall, in hopes of swaying the board on its final vote for a zoning map change to allow commercial development at the intersection of Laurel Road and Jacaranda Boulevard.
But the council was not swayed from approving the change to the Milano planned-unit development that will ultimately allow for developer Pat Neal to submit plans for the Village at Laurel and Jacaranda shopping center, expected to feature a Publix grocery.
Mayor Nick Pachota, the only no note in a 5-1 approval of the change on June 16, was joined in dissent by Council Member Rachel Frank, as the ordinance was approved, 5-2.
Frank missed the final day of four days of hearings, so she did not vote the first time.
Those four days included more than 24 hours of testimony. The second hearing lasted roughly an hour before the approval.
Comments from the public
Debbie Gericki, organizer of the morning protest, opened public comment by chiding the council for what she and other residents felt was inequitable treatment from the council, which technically served as a panel of judges in the court-like proceeding.
“I went back and listened carefully to your summaries and votes from June 16,” Gericki said. “What I did not hear was why any of you voted to approve the Milano" planned unit development rezoning.
“What I did hear was much of your commentary sounded like complaining – complaining of four long days listening to many oppositions and facts and the opposition not providing what you thought were credible witnesses,” she added. “We listened to the lovefest and appreciation of Pat’s witnesses. We also heard you discredit the Planning Commission’s ruling but not one of you gave a specific reason why you were denying their seven points.”
The Planning Commission had which recommended against the zoning map change on a 4-3 vote. The application to allow for the 10.4-acre commercial center on land designated as a “preserve” in both the plan for the Cielo subdivision and marketing materials used to sell homes there had to give reasons to support the proposed change, but the council had no obligation to do so in approving it, Council Member Mitzie Fiedler said.
The development proposal "is consistent" with the city's growth plan and development regulations, she said.
Council Member Helen Moore said the expert testimony provided by the sides was not equal.
“Some more credible and unemotional and that made a difference,” she added.
Opposition to Venice shopping center remains
The North Venice Neighborhood Alliance, the Venetian Golf and River Club Property Owners Association and three Cielo residents, Tim Kenny, Suzanne Metzer and Seth Thompson, maintain their opposition to the development.
Jill Pozarek, speaking for the NVNA, urged the council to have Neal formally dedicate remaining “open space” in the Milano planned development for preservation and questioned the validity of considering the proposed center as neighborhood commercial, since it would serve more than the residents of Milano.
Marshall Happer, speaking for the VGRC property owners association, wanted his five minutes extended to 20 minutes, to explain a proposed ordinance he submitted as a substitute for the council to adopt.
The council declined.
Gary Scott, a Venetian Golf and River Club resident, also challenged the idea of the proposed center – which would be across Laurel Road from the VGRC – as a neighborhood center, and whether Neal had control of the acreage.
Neal’s attorney Jeff Boone spent his five minutes refuting those arguments.
He characterized Happer’s ordinance as a trap to have the council reopen debate on issues already covered and said Neal has the right to change the development's plan for common property until it is turned over to the homeowners' association.
How the vote changed
Frank said she opposed the map change because the commercial center would draw customers from outside of Milano. The growth plan leaves the determination of whether the commercial development fit the development up to the council.
Pachota reiterated his reasoning that the commercial center wasn’t compatible with the neighborhood, as well as the fact that it would impact a 6.6-acre wetland.
“I don't regret my decision, I don’t regret my vote,” Pachota said. “What I feel bad about is the fallout my colleagues are receiving because of it.”
Next steps
Residents are contemplating whether to challenge the decision in circuit court, though new state law that – in the event of a loss – would require them to pay Neal’s attorney fees, too, may discourage that idea.
The Planning Commission will also review a site plan for the proposed shopping center.
Council members suggested that hearing is where residents should suggest conditions to influence the center's design. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/07/12/venice-council-approves-change-needed-for-laurel-road-shopping-center/70396812007/ | 2023-07-12T10:14:23 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/07/12/venice-council-approves-change-needed-for-laurel-road-shopping-center/70396812007/ |
On July 10th, 2023, around 10:34 pm, the Coos County Dispatch Center received a 911 call for a disturbance on East Bluebird Lane in North Bend. While en route to the location, Deputy Z. Smith was informed that a male behind the residence was hitting the building with a knife.
Upon arrival, Deputy Smith learned from the property owner that the parties causing the disturbance had been separated. However, the male, identified as Joel Smith (44), was still behind the residence.
It was confirmed that Joel had active warrants for his arrest, including a State Parole Warrant. Deputy Smith tried to make contact with Joel, but he ran through the back door of the residence.
Deputy Smith located Joel hiding in the bottom of a closet in the residence. After being ordered out of the closet, Joel was arrested for his warrants.
Joel was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged for the State Parole Warrant and a Misdemeanor Probation Violation Warrant. Joel is also wanted by Hillsboro Police Department for Violation of a Restraining Order.
Joel’s BAC was 0.25% upon arriving at the Coos County Jail. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/intoxicated-knife-wielding-man-arrested-for-state-parole-warrant/article_2e0a9e4e-1ffd-11ee-9b8f-ff817e836a27.html | 2023-07-12T10:15:16 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/intoxicated-knife-wielding-man-arrested-for-state-parole-warrant/article_2e0a9e4e-1ffd-11ee-9b8f-ff817e836a27.html |
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The Coos Art Museum is excited to announce its 29th annual Maritime Exhibition is open through September 22.
The Maritime Exhibition was funded by a grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund and sponsored in part by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. This annual juried art exhibit showcases maritime themed art from artists around the country and is sanctioned by the American Society of Marine Artists.
Please consider joining the museum for the Maritime Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser on July 8, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $60 for members, and $65 for non-members. Please RSVP by June 30.
“Changing Tides: The Art of Environmental Stewardship” in the Atrium Gallery
In addition, the museum will host, “Changing Tides: The Art of Environmental Stewardship” Exhibition in the Atrium Gallery.
The exhibit showcases the collective works of the Pacific Northwest-based groups: The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, Northwest Chapter and Oregon Chapters, Oregon Botanical Artists, and the Pacific Northwest Botanical Artists.
Featured Maritime Artist Debbie Daniels
Exhibition in the Perkins Gallery
The museum is also honored to welcome Featured Maritime Artist, Debbie Daniels, to the Perkins Gallery for her Exhibit, “Of the Sea.”
Daniels is a self-taught oil painter who has been painting for four decades. She has been in numerous solo and group exhibitions.
Daniels describes her work as, “…Seaside scenery in and around the beautiful San Juan Islands. I am inspired by the natural beauty of my surroundings and will never tire of painting the sea. Captured movement plays a vital role in my work. My paintings rarely have a horizon line so that the viewer is immersed in the up-close details of our surroundings. In capturing movement, I hope to expose a moment in time and provide something deeply personal to the viewer. “
Her work may be found in the permanent collection at hospitals and corporations across the U.S., most notably at Google in Seattle.
“Reserve Inspiration” in Mabel Hanson Gallery
The Coos Art Museum will be featuring five coastal artists who share work inspired by the beauty and diversity of Oregon’s Marine Reserves.
With media ranging from painting and scientific illustration to ceramics and photography, and even Fire Painting, this exhibition presents how the nature of reserves inspires artists.
Please join for the Reserve Inspiration Opening Reception on Friday, July 14, from 5-7 p.m.
Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 art deco U.S. Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes, and lectures.
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A Celebration of Life for Gerald Melvin “Mel” Lee Spencer will be held July 22, 2023, 1 pm – dusk, at Bastendorf Beach campground pavilion. Family and friends are welcome.
Born June 27, 1936, in North Bend to Vera and Charles Spencer. At 86, he passed away on May 17, 2023 in Roseburg after battling Alzheimer’s for years.
He was a Marshfield High School graduate and Navy Veteran. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Smith; wife, Kristi Spencer; daughters, Deborah Martin, Diana Spencer and Rebecca (Dan) Muse; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gerald-melvin-mel-lee-spencer-service-notice/article_3b3e656c-1f4b-11ee-910a-832d733c1d1a.html | 2023-07-12T10:15:28 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gerald-melvin-mel-lee-spencer-service-notice/article_3b3e656c-1f4b-11ee-910a-832d733c1d1a.html |
April 12, 1943 – July 3, 2023
Howard Hollingsworth, 80, of Coos Bay, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2023. Howard was born in Letona, Arkansas on April 12, 1943 to Howard A. Hollingsworth and Dovie “Evelyn” Rolland Hollingsworth Daggett. He was the oldest of six children. In 1950, the family moved to Coos Bay where Howard attended school at Empire, Eastside, Millington and Coos River Elementary Schools, Marshfield Junior High and Marshfield Senior High School (class of 1962). He left school in April of 1960 to join the US Army, serving three years in Germany.
Howard married Karen Johnson of Coos Bay on January 24, 1970. The couple have two children, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who were his pride and joy.
Howard drove trucks for most of his working life, including delivery trucks, chip trucks and log trucks. He retired in 2007 from Chuck Bracelin Trucking. He was always proud of hauling the one and two log loads.
Following retirement, Howard set up a woodworking shop in his garage where he spent several years doing woodworking, gifting many pieces to family and friends. In 2019, Howard and Karen sold their home and furnishings and bought an RV to follow their dream of traveling the country, which they did for only a brief time before COVID shutdown brought them back to Coos Bay where they purchased a home.
Howard is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Karen Hollingsworth; children, Gregory (wife, Peggy) and Lona; grandchildren, Ashli and Jazmin Hollingsworth, Vincent, Anthony and Teron Catanzaro; 10 great grandchildren; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; many dear friends, including his coffee group, Frank Lyon, Duane Shay, Allen Gilmore, Jim Campbell and Don Davenport; and five siblings, Sheila Wilson, Shirl Hollingsworth, Harold Hollingsworth, Sharon Vesterby and Ellen LaRae Campbell.
To honor his life, a private celebration of life will be held on August 19, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Howard’s name may be made to South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/howard-junior-hollingsworth/article_fa496b12-1f43-11ee-8664-1b9977866ac7.html | 2023-07-12T10:15:34 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/howard-junior-hollingsworth/article_fa496b12-1f43-11ee-8664-1b9977866ac7.html |
Reina Gabriela Jackson waived extradition and has been transported from Atlanta, Georgia to the Coos County Jail.
Jackson’s first court appearance is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 10.
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Reina Gabriela Jackson waived extradition and has been transported from Atlanta, Georgia to the Coos County Jail.
Jackson’s first court appearance is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 10.
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Nearly two years after a North Bend physician was shot to death, his ex-wife has been arrested and charged with murder.
Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier said Reina Gabriela Jackson was arrested Wednesday by the U.S. Marshall Service in Atlanta, Georgia.
She is facing charges of one count of second degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree.
The charges relate to the Aug. 2, 2021, death of Dr. Craig Jackson. At the time of his death, Dr. Jackson was a physician with Bay Clinic in Coos Bay.
At the time, Dr. Jackson’s wife, Yen Zhou, told officers two men entered their home early in the morning and got into a physical confrontation with Jackson. After Jackson was shot, the men fled the scene.
Since that time, the North Bend Police Department along with the Oregon State Police, have led an investigation that crossed state lines and included many interviews.
According to Frasier, on May 24, the Coos County grand jury returned a secret indictment against Reina Jackson, charging her with the three felony county. Reina Jackson is also known to go by the name Reina Gabriela Matute-Ruano.
After the indictment was released, the DA’s office asked for assistance from the U.S. Marshall Service and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in locating and arresting Reina Jackson. Frasier said it was believed she was residing in Guatemala at the time.
On Wednesday, Reina Jackson flew into the airport in Atlanta. Frasier said she was apparently unaware of the arrest warrant and flew into the United States for personal reasons. She was arrested at the airport and is being held in Atlanta pending extradition. Frasier said depending on whether Reina Jackson fights the extradition request, it could take several weeks or months for her to return to Coos County.
Reina Jackson was booked into the Clayton County Jail in Georgia on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. At the time, she claimed to be homeless and from Jonesboro, Ga.
In addition to the three felonies related to the murder of her ex-husband, Reina Jackson was also wanted on a Coos County Circuit Court warrant for a probation violation for leaving the area. In that case, Reina Jackson had been convicted on a charge of burglary in the first degree.
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Near the front doors of the Hickory Hill Community Center, Ann Jurczyk wades on her knees through the newly-added flower bed, pulling up any weeds in her path.
For Jurczyk, the Virginia director of outreach and advocacy for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, her work in Richmond’s South Side has been a labor of love.
From planting trees to mass cleanups to building community gardens, the foundation, along with several local grassroots organizations, has worked to transform one of the least shaded areas of the city into a more accessible, healthier place to live.
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While Jurczyk has been working through the foundation in the city for nearly 15 years, she said the past few years have been marked by more support from outside agencies and a larger sense of urgency.
Richmond could soon join the likes of New York City, Philadelphia and Atlanta as it considers eliminating mandatory minimum parking space requirements when new buildings are constructed.
A 2018 study conducted by the Science Museum of Virginia found that Richmond has numerous urban heat islands that drastically affect the communities within them. These areas primarily include Manchester, Scott’s Addition, Jackson Ward, Monroe Ward, the Diamond District and Richmond’s South Side. Many of these areas and neighborhoods previously were redlined, drastically impacting people of color and those living below the poverty line.
According to the study, at any given point, areas that lack adequate tree canopy with high concentrations of impervious surfaces — like parking lots and pavement — on average are 16 degrees warmer than their counterparts.
Residents of areas with hotter average temperatures have lower life expectancies as heat-related injuries run rampant. On average, locations with the highest temperatures report a 20-year difference in life expectancy, U.S. Census data reports.
Along with the creation of the city’s RVAGreen 2050 plan, in which the city strives to eliminate its carbon emissions, environmental efforts have begun to ramp up all across the city.
While Jurczyk has spent the better part of a decade tackling some of these issues, she said it would not be possible without the numerous community members and organizations who live in the neighborhood and strive to make it a better place to live for this generation and for those to come.
“We knew that we really needed that community engagement,” Jurczyk said. “We absolutely needed folks who live here and who understand the need.”
For Amy Wentz, every day is spent working in the community. While juggling a full-time job and children, she co-founded Southside ReLeaf: a community-based, volunteer-run organization committed to environmental justice in South Richmond.
According to Wentz, there are few accessible green spaces in the city. In Richmond’s South Side, it is especially difficult for residents to access a park. The Capital Region Land Conservancy reports that just 33% of the city’s population has access to a park within 10-minute walk.
So spots like Hickory Hill Community Center are crucial to providing necessary green spaces. With sports fields, a playground, a spot to grill and outdoor seating areas, it often serves as a haven for folks to gather — especially in the summer.
When the foundation received a grant, the two organizations collaborated to plant trees at the center. They created a plan, submitted it for approval and got to work.
“The communities that surround Hickory Hill understand its importance, and they wanted to focus on bringing some life back to it,” Wentz said. “We wanted to be able to have a space where families could watch games and be in the shade and have spaces to commune and just be able to enjoy the space.”
A year ago, the foundation, along with its partners, planted 100 trees in South Richmond. In the fall, they plan to plant more across the city. In the years to come, the trees will provide shade and lower heat-related injuries.
While it is making an impact, Wentz said her organization’s efforts are far from over. With the help of grants, they also plan to continue education programs.
The goal is to give folks in the community the knowledge to go forward and become tree stewards themselves. With access to more green spaces, Wentz is hopeful they will decrease gaps in life expectancy, she said.
While the city has seen some progress, there have been some setbacks. With each new development comes some level of deforestation, Parker Agelasto, former city council member and executive director of the Capital Region Land Conservancy, said.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, from 2014 to 2018, the city lost 80 acres of tree cover. In order to ensure that the city continues to maintain its green spaces and reduce heat, air and water pollution, Agelasto said there needed to be some effort toward smart development and conservation.
Luckily, there are projects in the works to ensure the city protects its native wildlife. In South Richmond, along Warwick Road, sit several acres of protected land.
The plan is to turn that space into a large park with walking trails and places for folks to go and beat the heat.
“We need to start saying, ‘Hey, there’s a 10-acre forest over here. Let’s protect it. Let’s plant more trees,’” Agelasto said. “But let’s not create more places that we then have to respond to.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/chesapeake-bay-foundation-green-spaces/article_694a3910-1f3f-11ee-bcc4-8f7767011511.html | 2023-07-12T10:16:09 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/chesapeake-bay-foundation-green-spaces/article_694a3910-1f3f-11ee-bcc4-8f7767011511.html |
Beaver County District Attorney Dave Lozier will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday to give an update on the investigation into Saturday’s deadly shooting in Aliquippa.
Dahvea Sparrow, 15, was killed on Main Street in Aliquippa while leaving a party Saturday night.
State police are leading the investigation.
On Tuesday, Lozier announced the arrest of Nasean Hunt, 18, who is charged in the death of Asaun Moreland, 15, who was shot to death in Ambridge on Sunday.
It is not yet clear if the deadly shootings are connected.
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Heavy traffic is expected along the Parkway West as the Pavilion at Star Lake hosts four shows in four days.
The first one is Wednesday night with Post Malone.
🚨 HIGH TRAFFIC ALERT: We are expecting a large crowd with heavy concert traffic. To make sure you get in to see the show on time, please arrive early
— The Pavilion at Star Lake (@Pav_StarLake) July 10, 2023
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The outdoor venue in Washington County posted a traffic alert, advising concert-goers to arrive early. This alert comes after a traffic mess back in June for Dead and Company. Several people were so delayed, they didn’t even make it to the show.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is dealing with a massive sinkhole that has reappeared in Seffner following a tragic incident in 2013, according to county officials.
In a release sent out Monday, the county announced that “a void has reappeared” near 240 Faithway Drive on county conservation property.
Fire crews, engineers and code enforcement officials were sent to the site on Monday afternoon to assess the property and determine how large the sinkhole had grown, the release shows. Engineers estimated the hole at about 12 feet long.
County officials explained that the hole is a reopening of a previous sinkhole that appeared at the site in 2013.
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Back in March 2013, the sinkhole first opened underneath a home, swallowing Jeffrey Bush, who was asleep in his bedroom. Efforts to save him ultimately failed, and crews were never able to recover his body.
“In 2013, the sinkhole was remediated using a method designed to minimize danger to surrounding areas by containing any future reopening to the original location and prevent expansion of the opening,” the county’s release states. “The sinkhole also reopened in 2015 and was remediated by the county.”
According to the county, the sheriff’s office has been monitoring the site overnight to prevent residents from getting in. The site is closed to the public and secured with two layers of fencing to keep people out.
A contractor was scheduled to appear at the site on Tuesday to determine the issue and draft a remediation plan.
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SEVILLE, Fla. – Volusia County deputies seized four horses from a property over the weekend, with two of them extremely emaciated, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies said they found the horses on a property along Duncan Road in Seville around 2 p.m. Saturday. The two horses in poor condition were found in a small holding pen with little to no weeds or grass and a small amount of hay on the ground.
They said the horses were emaciated and dehydrated, with a visible skeleton, overgrown front hooves, matted main and tail and sores and scabs. The other two horses were in decent shape.
Deputies got the owner’s consent to take the horses to a rescue facility, where a team began caring for them, according to a news release.
The sheriff’s office is working on taking legal custody of the horses. Criminal charges are pending.
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With Farmers Insurance soon leaving Florida’s insurance market, many Florida homeowners are now forced to start looking for new companies to work with.
The Florida Officer of Insurance Regulation lists insurance companies still in operation around the state, and the agency allows homeowners to view prospective prices online.
Among the companies that are still active in Florida are the following:
Insurance has been a concern for many in the Sunshine State going into the hurricane season this year. With the amount of risk posed by strong storms and hurricanes, insurance rates are expected to continue rising.
To check out estimates for homeowners insurance rates near you, check out the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s website by clicking here.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County woman was arrested Monday after deputies said she caused injuries to his head and neck, resulting in his death in April.
Deputies said that on April 27, they responded to 13520 S.E. 42nd Ave. in Summerfield after receiving a call about an “unresponsive infant,” later identified as 17-month-old Jermiyah.
The toddler was taken to the hospital for treatment, and his mother — Tracie Puskac, 36 — told detectives that he had been banging his head on the floor the previous night, so she moved him to a safe spot and held him down, a release from the sheriff’s office shows.
According to the sheriff’s office, the mother also told detectives that over an hour later, Jermiyah became “stiff as a board,” and she then put him to bed.
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According to Puskac, she woke up the following morning to find Jermiya’s lips were blue and his breathing shallow, so she had her mother call 911, deputies said.
Her story changed, however, over the course of several interviews with investigators, giving different accounts of how her son had hit his head, detectives said.
When asked why she hadn’t called 911 when Jermiyah became stiff that night, Puskac explained that she didn’t want the Department of Children and Families to come and take her children away again, according to the sheriff’s office.
Detectives said that Puskac has previously had her children removed by DCF, which has an open case with the suspect.
Two days later, on April 29, Jermiyah died from his injuries, according to investigators. An autopsy concluded that Jermiyah died from complications of a skull fracture, subdural hemorrhage and traumatic brain and spinal injury due to injuries to his head and neck, deputies said.
According to the sheriff’s office, detectives realized that Jermiyah’s injuries were too severe to have been caused by any of the scenarios provided by his mother, and an arrest warrant was issued for Puskac’s arrest.
She was later found and arrested at her home and faces a charge of second-degree murder. She is being held on no bond.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on charges including domestic violence, according to the sheriff’s office on Tuesday.
The sheriff’s office said Deputy Alex Valentin, 37, had been employed with the sheriff’s office for around 11 years, but after he was accused of domestic violence, he was immediately terminated.
“The Sheriff and members of the Sheriff’s Office support and concern is with the victim,” a news release states.
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Orlando police said detectives obtained a warrant for Valentin’s arrest. Court records show the case was filed in December 2022.
Valentin faces charges of battery, aggravated assault with a firearm and false imprisonment. He bailed out of jail on Tuesday afternoon.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools said the district is on track for Riverdale Elementary School to re-open for the start of the school year, which is about a month away.
The school has been closed since Hurricane Ian hit.
Now, parents who live in the neighborhood just across the street said they are excited about the news of the school’s reopening.
Jose Sanchez described his 7-year-old stepdaughter, a student at Riverdale, and said, “She loves her teachers; she’s really excited to go back.”
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When Hurricane Ian hit, water surrounded the entire school and made its way inside.
At the time, OCPS communications director Scott Howat had said the school received 2.5 feet of floodwater.
He told News 6 clean-up crews first had to clean up, mop and sanitize before they could start sorting through things that needed to be discarded.
In the interim, OCPS sent the students of Riverdale to learn at East River High School while repairs were being made.
“The other school was great, but the traffic is really bad,” Sanchez said.
He said the ride to and from school has been difficult this past year with the added traffic, adding that his wife has had to make adjustments.
But Sanchez said his stepdaughter has adapted, telling News 6, “She was a little nervous, but she was excited at the same time, you know. She was like, ‘Oh, this is something different.”
OCPS said there is a reopening ceremony planned for next month.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Balancing the needs of humans and the natural environment may be our biggest challenge.
As the global population grows beyond 8 billion, we need more space to grow food, build homes and store waste.
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At the same time, our Earth’s climate is changing, warming up faster than any other century.
The Solutionaries team compiled several ways to conserve precious resources and build a more sustainable future for us and generations to come.
Water Less, Save Money
Fresh water.
It is Earth’s most valuable resource, yet, a lot of it goes to waste.
In Florida, we use a lot of water to keep the grass green.
Nationwide, homes use nearly 9 billion gallons of water for landscape irrigation — per day, according to the EPA.
But imagine a home with landscaping that doesn’t need sprinklers.
Turns out, one of Central Florida’s biggest developers is bringing that idea to life while helping people save water and money.
Researchers said anyone can transform their landscape with these native Central Florida plants.
In fact, more big box garden centers are carrying these plants but you need to know what to look for.
Correspondent Erik Sandoval made a list of recommendations for this story here.
Capping Carbon
Let’s be real: planting an oak tree in your backyard will only do so much for the environment.
That’s why the federal government recently proposed new rules for power plant operators across the country to dramatically slash their planet-warming emissions.
One way of doing that is being tested at the National Carbon Capture Center.
Let’s look at how this technology works and why some critics say this is not a climate change solution, but a waste of money.
Putting Waste To Work
Carbon dioxide is only one type of greenhouse gas.
In fact, there is another compound 80 times more powerful in trapping heat in our atmosphere.
It’s called methane and it comes from a variety of natural and human-made sources.
One of them is livestock.
Digestion and waste from cows produce methane and in the U.S., we have a lot of cows.
It’s that science that inspired a group of Central Florida students to embark on a unique project using cow power to create electricity.
The idea of using livestock as a solution to the energy crisis is more than just a classroom science project.
A company in England is already putting this science to work.
Solutionaries has previously explored other ways to recycle and reduce greenhouse gasses. Check out this video about climate anxiety or this video about fixing deforestation.
A new episode of Solutionaries is available every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on News 6 and on News 6+ for your smart TV (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV).
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Starting Nov. 1, residents will be allowed to bring their dogs to a small sliver of Ormond Beach as part of a pilot program.
Volusia County Council voted six to one on Tuesday, approving the 18-month pilot program that will allow dogs on 0.6 miles of beach. Many residents from northern east Volusia spoke who want a dog beach without having to drive south all the way to Ponce Inlet, the only place dogs are currently allowed.
“We have over 50 hotels that advertise themselves as dog-friendly, over 20 restaurants,” said local philanthropist Nany Lohman. “Forty-seven miles of beach and all we ask for is a small section.”
Lohman even brought a $100,000 check to donate to the program’s fund.
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“We spend a lot of money traveling around the country to other dog beaches and I would rather take the money and spend it here in Volusia,” said resident Leslie Lee.
The test run will start in November, running from Mislap Road to Rockefeller Drive in Ormond Beach.
It comes with rules: people have to clean up after their pets, dogs can’t go on the dunes or interfere with wildlife, must be on a leash up to 6 feet long, and have to have proof of rabies vaccines.
Other residents who live in that area still have concerns. Some question if there will be enough enforcement on clean-up, dog bites, and wildlife harassment.
“You simply cannot fine people enough to make a difference to them. $150 to 250 is not going to matter or if they’re from out of town they’re not going to pay it. They’ll leave,” said resident Laura Rutledge.
The county said 26 dispensers will be installed and law enforcement will be on site.
If there aren’t many problems, the county in the end could approve it to stick around permanently.
“Just remember, you don’t want to punish the good dog owners and the good dogs for the transgressions of a few,” said resident Randy Fernandez.
The county still is working out whether there will be an animal control officer permanently assigned there or if Volusia deputies will work it. Those decisions will be made in the coming months.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As Florida prepares for hurricane season, one Volusia County couple is spending thousands to protect their property before another big storm.
Over the years, the bank of the retention pond behind their home has severely eroded, driving the pond dangerously close to their property.
Norman and Barbara Blodgett said they are in a race against the clock.
“We’re at the end of the rope, you may say,” Norman Blodgett said.
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The land separating his home from a retention pond has gotten smaller and smaller. He said the progression has been slow but steady.
“If we didn’t do what we’re doing right now, God only knows what would prevail,” he told News 6.
The couple bought the home in 2004 and started seeing changes in 2009.
In 2020, News 6 reported on the problem while the backyard was on a full slant.
Three years later, back-to-back hurricanes haven’t helped.
“It’s creeping up more and more on our Florida room,” the couple said.
Their homeowner’s insurance company hired an engineering firm to investigate and write a report.
“The north pond bank, south of the Blodgett residence, was unstable,” according to the report.
The reason was “long-term erosion from currents, turbulence, and stormwater runoff,” the report explains.
The report also confirmed the Blodgetts’ biggest fear.
“If the erosion continues, it could result in catastrophic failure of the lanai structural elements,” according to the report.
The foundation has already started to shift.
Jesse McClendon is a manager with Ram Jack Foundation repair, the company the Blodgetts hired to stabilize his property.
The foundation of their lanai has sunk 4 inches in the back close to the retention pond, according to McClendon.
“In this corner, I got a negative 3.8, so that’s right at 4 inches low,” McClendon said.
“We had to draw the line and say it’s time to do something before anything actually happens, where we lose our Florida room,” Norman Blodgett said.
First, the company digs holes next to the foundation and then inserts helical piles into the ground.
Next, they drill them until they hit solid ground. In this case, it was 10 feet.
They secured a bracket that supports the foundation, and they installed four of the piles across the back of the home to lift the foundation and secure it.
Blodgett’s property insurance is not covering it because they said the problem is caused by the retention pond, so it is $7,000 out of pocket.
Blodgett and his wife said there is no other option but to get results for themselves.
“We have to,” Norman Blodgett said. “If anything happens, we don’t want to lose our Florida room and possibly do more damage to inside the house.”
Norman Blodgett’s Homeowners Association documents clearly state the HOA is responsible for maintaining common areas, which include retention ponds.
He said he tried for years to get the board to do something, like install a retaining wall, but it never happened.
Florida has more than 70,000 retention ponds.
They’re designed to prevent flooding and remove pollutants from storm runoff.
They are in many neighborhoods and often behind homes.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman and three children escaped their Orlando home after flames broke out inside it on Tuesday, according to firefighters.
Orlando Fire Department Assistant Chief Walter Lewis said crews responded to the fire at Verona Sound Way around 2 p.m.
According to Lewis, a man was outside working on the house at the same time his wife and three children were inside when the fire started. Smoke detectors alerted the family inside to a fire that broke out near the garage.
“Fortunately everyone was able to exit quickly and safely, get down the street (and) call 911,” Lewis said.
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Crews added that neighbors tried to help extinguish the fire before they got there.
“They don’t know how it started,” said Brianne Ottaviano, who lives next door. “(The woman) saw smoke and alerted her husband, who was working behind a curtain. He wouldn’t have even seen it if she hadn’t told him. They went downstairs and they saw smoke coming out of their garage and they ran out the front door without even shoes.”
The home sustained damage from the flames.
No other information about what caused the fire is available at this time.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A family of three has been ripped apart after a violent encounter with a neighbor’s dog.
Jonathan Castillo and his wife Jennifer are overcome by grief. Their dog Tyler, a small schnauzer mix, died at an animal clinic Sunday days after being attacked.
“My world was flipped upside down like literally he was my everything and I miss him every second,” Jonathan Castillo said.
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On July 3, Castillo took Tyler on a routine morning walk around the neighborhood — except this time, they traveled down a different block.
They walked by one house with a front door that was wide open. Castillo said that suddenly, a pit bill charged out of the house and toward them.
“I’ve never seen a dog do that so unprovoked,” Castillo said.
He recalled the pit bill latching onto Tyler and refusing to let go. Castillo eventually broke the pit bill’s grip while pulling him off of Tyler. Then, he grew very angry with its owners.
“Are you [expletive] kidding me? That could’ve been a [expletive] kid,” Castillo said.
Castillo and his wife took Tyler to the animal clinic immediately after calling Osceola County Animal Services to report the incident.
The trio was able to go home early the next morning, but days later, Tyler was not feeling back to normal.
His owners said he would barely eat or take his antibiotics, and a few days later, he was taken back to the clinic. That’s when the couple learned he would need surgery.
Tyler’s heart stopped beating that day.
“That’s when they called us like, ‘We’ve been doing CPR for 20 minutes trying to revive him,’ and we were just hysterical. We were like, ‘Just let him go,’” Castillo said. “I didn’t want to, but we have to let him go.”
To the couple, Tyler was their child, and he had other roles. He was Castillo’s service dog, but he was also considered his coworker, best friend and sometimes, a security dog.
“I just want justice for Tyler,” Castillo said.
Now, the Castillos want the pit bill out of their community.
They started a petition with more than 60 signatures and will bring it before the HOA board in hopes they will have the dog removed.
In a report, Osceola County Animal Services said they educated the owner of the pit bill, but they cannot do a dangerous dog investigation because this is the dog’s first offense.
News 6′s Treasure Roberts spoke with the pit bill’s owner and family; they did not wish to go on camera.
The owner said the pit bill was rescued from people who used him as a fighting dog.
He said that sometimes, the pit bill has conflicts with other dogs.
The owner said his grandmother forgot to close the door of the house, and that’s when the pit bill ran outside.
The family said they were sorry, and they added they took care of Tyler’s medical expenses.
That’s not enough for the Castillos.
“It literally destroyed our family,” Jonathan Castillo said.
Tyler’s family is still keeping his memory alive.
They’re keeping all of his toys and clothes, and refraining from cleaning up dog hair on their furniture.
“It’s a piece of him that we’ll never get back,” Jennifer Castillo said.
They were also gifted a Dogwood plant that stands tall in their living room.
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BLOOMINGTON — Under the Ground BloNo, 608 N. Main St. in downtown Bloomington, is this week's pick for Eats of the Week.
The full-service vegan and vegetarian restaurant is owned by Cecil and Jackie Gunderson. It launched in March 2020 as a meal prep service in Downs, but opened as a full-fledged restaurant in downtown Bloomington on June 13, 2022. The location has been home to many other restaurants, including Garcia's Pizza, Flinger's Pizza Pub, the Lizard's Lounge and Turn of the Century.
"Local and sustainable is a big piece of it. On top of it being kind of a niche as far as the fare that we serve, being local and sustainable is important," Jackie Gunderson said. "We compost and recycle. We've hardly put any trash into the landfill. So, that's really important to us and in our practices in how we run the business."
Cecil Gunderson began working at Avanti's after moving to Bloomington and eventually became executive chef at Lancaster's, owned by Jan Lancaster, who now owns The Bistro in downtown.
The couple has been on a plant-based, meat- and dairy-free diet for the last 10 years after Jackie Gunderson became ill and followed elimination diets to figure out the cause. They were then inspired to bring vegan fare to Bloomington because every time they traveled they had to Google places they could eat; a full menu that offers exactly that, Jackie Gunderson said, is like "Christmas."
She added that there was also a lot of things that Cecil Gunderson enjoyed cooking that could not be easily translated to meal prep, so they thought a full-service kitchen would help accommodate that.
In addition to serving as the restaurant's general manager, Jackie Gunderson also works full-time as the manager of procurement for construction and facilities purchases at Illinois State University. She is also the president of the Penguin Project of McLean County, a theater program for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities.
"We hope that when people come in, they feel like this is a space where they can be safe, and they can enjoy a good meal, " Jackie Gunderson said. "We also have quite a few allergy-friendly options on the menu, and we take allergens very seriously. So, folks that maybe don't get that experience, very often are surprised at our ability to sub or that a lot of our stuff can be made gluten-free."
Popular menu items include the Philly, which was the restaurant's first ever sandwich, as well as monster breakfast burritos, salads and vegan mac and cheese. Cheese or eggs can be added to breakfast items, which are only offered on weekends.
The restaurant's meal prep menu rotates every week; it allows customers to purchase grab-and-go items or buy items in bulk, including house-made vegan smash sauce as well as the breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, and more. Additionally, the menu includes RAK (Random Act of Kindness) bowls, with a portion of the proceeds supporting local charitable organizations.
The Gundersons are also working to revamp the menu and add a choice of chicken or shrimp for those who felt they could not find something on the menu that suited them. The changes mean that the lunch and dinner menus could include fewer sandwiches and more bowls, less faux meat and more vegetables.
"We love feeding people and we love having a space where people can feel like they matter and their worries of the day can go away at least long enough to have a seat and have some good food," Jackie Gunderson said. "We believe that the food is really the catalyst for a lot of things and when you bring people together and give them good food, they're more likely to leave here and feel like they can conquer whatever they're doing."
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Surfrider Foundation Coastal Bend chapter is celebrating a big win for keeping Texas beaches open to everyone.
This, after the group claimed a number of legislative attempts this past session that would have threatened to take away your right to step foot on some beaches along the coast.
Jacquie Hearne and her Dallas family don't take a beach day for granted.
3NEWS caught up with the beach visitors out on Padre Island.
"It was a blast, it was a vibe, we'll be back don't worry," she said.
There are around 367 miles of open beach along the Texas coast for residents to enjoy. But this past legislative session, and hundreds of miles from the coast of Austin, some bills led to a tidal wave of concern.
Surfrider Foundation co-chair Cliff Schlabach said proposed bills could have jeopardized the future of public beaches, such as Senate Bill 434, which he said would have allowed a landowner to challenge in court the public's right to use the beach in front of that property.
"After a couple of weeks after the start of the legislative session it exploded into five or six, a week or so later it turned into eight bills. What's going on? People trying to steal our beaches, nah we aren't going to let that happen," he said.
Being able to drive along the beach in South Texas is a luxury. In fact the state Open Beach Act allows the public free and unrestricted access to our beaches along the gulf coast.
But Schlabach said the legislation attempt showed that right was under fire.
"Each one of them was eating away at the Texas Open Beaches Act," he said.
The foundation spearheaded the battle with thousands of others raising awareness, which also gained the attention of state legislators.
"That was one of the main contributing factors to our victory over these bills, defeating these bills, calling their rep, that was the one that was really important," he said.
He credits State Representative Todd Hunter for also playing an instrumental role.
"The guy is fantastic and I can't stay how hard he fought almost on a daily basis," he said.
For now beach goers are in the clear - free to roam, but Cliff reminds folks to remain vigilant because in two years time,
"We may have to fight this battle all over again," he said.
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'Enough is enough': Polk rescinds $6.5 million pledge for Fort Meade equestrian center
A long-sought equestrian center and emergency shelter in Fort Meade appears dead after the Polk County Commission officially rescinded its pledge of $6.5 million on Tuesday.
Fort Meade’s city manager asked and received a portion of the funding needed from Polk County to pay for expenses the small city is facing for preliminary costs to develop the center at Peace River Park.
City Manager Jan Bagnall spent nearly 30 minutes at the podium during Tuesday’s County Commission meeting initially pleading the case for the equestrian center.
He told the board that because of the financial commitment by the county, Fort Meade had expended 5% of its general fund in the past year toward the project.
“The City of Fort Meade is still all in for a potential equestrian center,” he said. “We’ve actually accomplished more in the last year to get the equestrian center done than was accomplished in the last 15 years.”
But Bagnall’s visit led to a flurry of votes by the board that went against any short-term progress toward the development of an equestrian center.
The board voted to kill the $6.5 million it had promised earlier to pay for the equestrian center, dubbed the Fort Meade Outpost.
County Manager Bill Beasley had sent a letter in June informing Fort Meade that the county intended to pull its financial support. The letter was sent days after the state had trimmed $250,000 for the project from the state budget. In the letter, Beasley cast doubt on Fort Meade's commitment to the project, saying "Fort Meade has officially declined to be associated with a proposed equestrian venue in any site ownership, site operations or site maintenance roles as originally envisioned.”
Bagnall had taken issue with Beasley's letter. But on Tuesday, the board’s unanimous vote to ratify the letter put an end to the county's larger contribution.
During debate, Commissioner Bill Braswell said the equestrian center had been deliberated for 15 years and the project is no closer to fruition.
“Personally, I think it’s time to say enough is enough. ... It doesn’t seem to be wanted down there.” He added that the Fort Meade Commission and its city administrators are not on the same page despite a vocal minority calling for the project.
“That said, we don’t want to force it on you,” Braswell said.
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Commissioner Rick Wilson added, “It’s a shame that the time is not right. ... It’s been looked at hard.”
Fort Meade had also made two additional funding requests to Polk County during talks with Beasley. One was a $1 million request for a new fire station and a $293,860 request to reimburse the city for engineering services and site planning associated with the equestrian center, Beasley said.
“This board needs to provide me direction on whether we have continued discussions with Fort Meade on those appropriations or funding reimbursements or requests, or not,” Beasley said.
The board then unanimously denied the funding for a fire station but approved $200,000 to help the city pay for costs already incurred for the equestrian center, following a motion by Commissioner Neil Combee. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/fort-meade-equestrian-center-dead-polk-rescinds-pledge/70401483007/ | 2023-07-12T11:24:09 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/fort-meade-equestrian-center-dead-polk-rescinds-pledge/70401483007/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Farmers Insurance is dropping thousands of policies in Florida.
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It is shutting down about 30% of its business in the state, a move that could impact 100,000 customers.
State leaders are now saying they plan to hold will hold Farmers Insurance accountable.
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Especially since thousands of Floridians are now scrambling to find new insurance policies.
Farmers Insurance officials said the move to end its property, auto, and umbrella policies was necessary to reduce the amount of risk the company faced.
Watch: What Florida’s property insurance rate hikes mean for deals, markets
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis released a statement that said in part, “I have asked my team to put their heads together in holding Farmers Insurance accountable to Florida policyholders. I want additional scrutiny on this company. Therefore, I have directed my division of consumer services to conduct a deeper dive into Farmers Insurance complaints.”
Watch: It keeps getting worse: Florida property insurance rates set to jump up to 60%
The announcement came nine months after a pair of hurricanes pushed lawmakers to try to save the state’s sinking insurance market, which has been drowning in roof replacement lawsuits and higher reinsurance rates for carriers.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The active storm pattern rolls on in Central Florida.
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Our area will have a 50% chance of seeing rain and showers Wednesday.
Central Florida will also see more summer heat Wednesday afternoon.
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The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 93 degrees in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid-90s will stick around in our forecast into the weekend.
We can expect to see a chance for afternoon storms each day for the rest of the week.
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Channel 9 meteorologists are also tracking one spot in the North Atlantic that may show some tropical development later this week.
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TAVARES, Fla. — Lake County Schools will host Hiring Day, the district’s largest annual recruitment effort, on Wednesday.
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District officials said there are more than 100 jobs available for teachers and bus drivers for the upcoming school year.
Of the 82 open teaching positions, the greatest need exists in the fields of math, science, language arts, elementary and special education.
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Lake County Schools said other job opportunities include:
- Behavioral Analyst, BCBA
- Mechanics
- School Counselors
- Speech Language Pathologists
- School Psychologists
- Teacher Assistants
- Upholster Technician
Hiring Day will be held at Mount Dora High School, located at 700 N. Highland Street in Mount Dora.
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The July 12 event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Before Richmond baker Danya Smith appeared on the new season of Netflix’s “Is It Cake Too?,” she was a sculpture student at Virginia Commonwealth University.
“I was a visual artist,” the 30-year-old Richmonder said.
But when she made a birthday cake for her grandmother six years ago, she was introduced to a new medium.
“It was the first cake I ever baked from scratch. I watched 50 YouTube videos about it. I totally went down the rabbit hole,” Smith said. “Everybody liked it and said I should keep doing it.”
Smith kept making more and more hyper-realistic cakes, often inspired by 1990s-theme pop culture, like the krabby patty from SpongeBob SquarePants or a remote control.
Now, Smith is a baker and content creator who makes her living baking crazy-real-looking cakes and shooting short videos for TikTok and Instagram.
She interviewed for “Is It Cake Too?,” a reality baking competition show on Netflix, and before she knew it, she was flying out to Los Angeles to tape the show, which debuted on June 30. This year’s season features eight episodes, all available for streaming now, with the winner taking home a grand prize of $75,000.
“I had never done anything like that before. It was so exciting and very stressful. It was go-go-go nonstop. I’ve never worked that hard in my life,” Smith said. “The adrenaline was so much. But as soon as it was over, I was like, ‘I want to do it again.’”
At the beginning of the show, host Mikey Day of “Saturday Night Live” said, “You’re here because you’re the Michael Jordans of baking cakes that look like everyday objects.”
“[Day] was so nice. He made sure to greet everyone at the beginning of the show,” Smith said. “I would tease him because he was so clumsy. And they kept giving him these giant tools, like a saw or a sledgehammer, to cut the cakes with.”
On the show, 10 bakers compete to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects. Celebrity judges have to guess: is it real, or is it cake? The host cuts into the objects to reveal whether or not they are cake.
Smith created a giant sneaker, a flashlight, the Mona Lisa and more objects out of cake as a part of challenges for the show.
Smith’s storyline on the show is that she is living with her mother while getting her content creation business off the ground. While we do not want to reveal any spoilers, Smith has since been able to get her own place in Richmond.
“It was such a great experience. I learned so many new techniques, and I instantly became a part of this community of people who are interested in the same things I am,” Smith said.
These days, Smith is focused solely on content creation. “I’ll work for days on a seven-second video. But the cake lives on in the video, which is nice,” Smith said.
She creates content for Nickelodeon and other brands on social media, with videos of cakes and items inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants or Rugrats. “I joke with my niece and tell her I know SpongeBob,” she said.
“My background in sculpture helped me have that curiosity about materials. I like to make my own silicone molds,” Smith said. “I use a lot of chocolate and modeling chocolate; it’s almost like polymer clay. I make a lot of things out of white chocolate, because you can color it differently. I forget that these things are actually delicious.”
Smith also creates how-to videos of her hyper-realistic creations for aspiring bakers to re-create.
“I’m going to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I hope my audience will keep growing,” Smith said. “I love to teach people all these things I’ve learned from an art and sculpture background. At VCU, you learn about how objects fit in space. That was really helpful on the show, where the premise is to trick the eyes of the judges.” | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/is-it-cake-too-netflix-richmond-mikey-day/article_b42682ec-2000-11ee-8eca-37d5fe61f28e.html | 2023-07-12T11:46:44 | 0 | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/is-it-cake-too-netflix-richmond-mikey-day/article_b42682ec-2000-11ee-8eca-37d5fe61f28e.html |
While most people reach for a cool glass of lemonade on hot days, animals like leopards beat the heat with treats like meat popsicles.
With summertime in full swing and July known as one of the hottest months, rising temperatures mean zoos must find ways to keep the animals cool.
Some of these refreshments include ice cakes stacked high with frozen meats, which is Nitro – one of the Metro Richmond Zoo’s snow leopards – favorite treat, said lead zookeeper Cristen Lee.
For animals like primates who eat more fruits and vegetables, keepers will also make popsicles out of produce like cucumbers, apples, mangos and carrots. Red pandas – who prefer more temperate climates – can even be seen enjoying frozen bamboo almost all year at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, said zoo Director Greg Bockheim.
“We give them those unique treats year round because they still like those in the winter and it’s fun for them,” Bockheim said.
Along with frozen goods, keepers will also create mud pits each morning where animals like rhinos and hogs enjoy cooling off.
“When people come to visit they’ll see what might look like just muddy puddles, but they're very intentional and we make them everyday when it’s hot,” Lee said. “Our rhinos love the wallows and you can often see them hanging out in them.”
Bockheim and Lee said most of the animals at both zoos are suited for tropical climates and enjoy playing in pools or sprinklers during the summertime.
Shaded areas and climate-controlled indoor spaces are also available for animals who would rather relax.
But there is no monkeying around when it comes to animals' health and safety, they said.
Zoo staff work with vets to keep track of animals’ health and usually start cooling them off when people turn on their own air conditioning, which is around the time temperatures reach between 70 and 80 degrees.
“We're always watching the animals making sure that they're presenting normally to us, they seem comfortable to us and we are monitoring them all the time,” Lee said.
Animals aren’t the only ones who get to chill out at the zoo as there is also air conditioning and some water features available for visitors, including a fountain plaza near the entrance of the Virginia Zoo.
Though working outside sweltering heat can seem insufferable to some, Bockheim and Lee agreed they enjoy coming up with the various icy goods and amenities they offer animals.
“A very fun part of being a keeper in the summertime is getting to be very creative with all of our iced treats and ways of presenting those to the animals and keeping them cool,” Lee said. | https://richmond.com/news/local/metro-richmond-zoo/article_4d84269a-1f63-11ee-a490-73aaedc378f2.html | 2023-07-12T11:46:50 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/metro-richmond-zoo/article_4d84269a-1f63-11ee-a490-73aaedc378f2.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Only one applicant remains in the push to bring historical horse racing machines to Sedgwick County.
Boyd Gaming has been disqualified from getting a license because it already operates a nearby casino in Mulvane.
The Kansas Gaming and Racing Commission said it comes down to the original intent of the 2007 law that allowed state-owned casinos in Kansas. That law intended to limit each company to operate one facility in a gaming zone.
A representative from Boyd said they are disappointed “the commission adopted a policy that disqualified Boyd gaming from further consideration.”
“It’s unfortunate that it came up at this stage instead of earlier in the process, absolutely,” said David Moses, Chair of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
With Boyd out of the running, the Commission heard a proposal from Ruffin Holdings, the only applicant left.
Ruffin wants to bring 1,000 historical racing machines to the Park City area.
The proposal would revitalize the old Wichita Greyhound Park facility. The company says it has all the funds needed for the build. The Ruffin team says their proposal has the endorsement of the City Council for Park City and local tourism.
“I want you to note that any letter of recommendation or endorsement that you have received came from people believing there were at least two applicants, if not three,” Scott Beeler with Ruffin.
The Commission says it will make a decision on whether to grant Ruffin the license later this week. It’s not a guarantee. If the Commission approves the proposal, it should be open by the end of 2024 or early 2025.
Keep in mind even though the commission only has one valid applicant, it can still turn down its proposal. At that point, the process could start over. We are expecting the commission’s decision on Thursday. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-applicant-remains-in-run-for-historical-horse-racing-license-in-sedgwick-county/ | 2023-07-12T11:47:19 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-applicant-remains-in-run-for-historical-horse-racing-license-in-sedgwick-county/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A woman in her 30s was hospitalized after being shot in rural Sedgwick County on Tuesday night.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office says a group of people were recreationally shooting firearms when the woman was shot. It happened off 103rd Street, east of Clearwater, around 7:50 p.m.
The sheriff’s office says she was transported with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police confirmed a missing 16-year-old girl, who they believed to be in danger, has been found safe. Police thanked the community for their assistance.
Police said Jasmine Reyes-Salguero was last seen Sunday, July 9 in the 8200 block of East 42nd Place, near East 42nd Street and North Franklin Road, on the city's northeast side.
She was believed to be with 34-year-old Christopher Arriaga-Garcia, who is driving a dark gray, 4-door Nissan.
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There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
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INDIANAPOLIS — We're getting an early look at some of the new events visitors can experience at this year's Indiana State Fair.
The fair happens July 28 through Aug. 20, though it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
(Note: The attached video is a previous 13News report about the new food items coming to this year's fair.)
Last week, we previewed 30 new food items, part of the more than 140 food stands you'll find at the Indiana State Fair.
We also recently shared news about this year's basketball-themed exhibits and concert entertainment you can look forward to.
Now, here's a peek into some of the new events at the 2023 Indiana State Fair:
Illuminate!
Illuminate! is a custom light show featuring oversized lanterns that will captivate fairgoers. Located inside Expo Hall, admission is free with paid fair admission. Experience this spectacular display of lights through the first two weeks of the fair. Open through Aug. 6, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cornhole Tournament presented by Scorebox21
For the first time ever, you're invited to join in the Indiana State Fair Cornhole Tournament. You could win the $2,000 prize! It's July 29 at 1 p.m. in the Purdue Extension Building.
Swifty Swine Racing Pigs
When pigs ... race? The whole family will enjoy the Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Fridays through Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Mercantile
The Mercantile is a new shopping venue that has something for the entire family!
Xpogo: Extreme Stunt Team
Your family may have seen them on "America's Got Talent" - the Xpogo Stunt Team does tricks, flips and incredible stunts, all while jumping nine feet or more on pogo sticks. Shows happen daily at the Backyard & Hoopfest, and times vary.
Otter Adventure
They're being called "the sweetest creatures on the fairgrounds." Check out Otter Adventure at the MHS Family Fun Park, Aug. 2 through Aug. 20. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Parakeet Encounter
It's your family's chance to experience a close encounter with friendly parakeets! You'll find these colorful birds in the DNR Building daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Indiana Musician Showcase
Hoosier musicians share their talent at locations throughout the state fairgrounds, including the Wine Garden, Backyard and The Taproom.
The Rope Warrior
For more than a quarter-century, The Rope Warrior has taken his show around the world. He holds three world records, has performed for heads of state and made more than 100 television appearances. Dates and times vary at Main Street.
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HIGHLAND, Ill — Emergency crews in Madison County, Illinois, were on the scene of a deadly crash early Wednesday morning that closed all lanes of westbound Interstate 70 near Highland.
The crash happened at about 1:55 a.m. According to Illinois State Police, a Greyhound bus was carrying passengers westbound on I-70 when it struck three commercial vehicles parked on the exit ramp to the Silver Lake Rest Stop.
According to Greyhound, the bus was traveling from Indianapolis to St. Louis.
Three people died in the crash. Multiple others, including the driver of the bus, were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, police said. Four people were transported by helicopter, and at least 10 were transported by ambulance.
No one in the commercial vehicles was injured.
The Illinois Department of Transportation initially expected the interstate closure at the Silver Lake Rest Stop, between mileposts 30 and 24, to last until 7 a.m.
At about 5 a.m., it appeared that one lane of the interstate was reopened.
A spokesperson for Greyhound shared the following statement Wednesday:
"Our primary concern is ensuring we care for our passengers and driver at this time. We are working closely with local authorities and a relief bus is on the way for passengers."
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Mitch Keller allowed a home run in his first career All-Star Game.
The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander served up a solo shot to the Tampa Bay Rays’ Yandy Diaz with one out in the second inning Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
Otherwise, Keller was perfect for the National League in its 3-2 victory over the American League.
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WARREN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities searching for a homicide suspect who used bedsheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail last week say items found in the last 24 hours lead them to believe he is still in the area.
Authorities added that reward money in the case has more than doubled.
Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police earlier said campsites and small stockpiles believed to be related to escapee Michael Burham had been found, and he said Tuesday that searchers “are still finding some items that we do believe are connected to him.”
“Those lead me to believe that there is still a likelihood that he is here; I also look at the absence of proof that he has gone anywhere else,” Bivens told reporters in a regular late afternoon news conference at the Youngsville, Pennsylvania, municipal building.
Burham, 34, fled the Warren County Prison late Thursday by climbing on exercise equipment, climbing through a window and then down a rope fashioned from jail bedding, authorities said. Burham was being held on $1 million bail and was charged with kidnapping, burglary and other counts.
Bivens said searchers have been investigating possible sightings and break-ins of unoccupied structures or cabins, using technology such as DNA to see if Burham is connected to them. But so far no link to him had been confirmed, Bivens said.
“I have a strong belief that he is receiving help,” Bivens said, repeating a warning that such actions would have consequences. “Again, I caution anyone that is currently giving help or is contemplating it, we will prosecute you for it.”
The addition of a $10,000 reward posted by Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers has raised the total reward money in the case to $19,500, Bivens said. The U.S. Marshals Service earlier offered $7,500 for information leading to Burham’s capture, and Warren County Crime Stoppers has offered $2,000.
More than 200 state, federal and local law enforcement officers are involved in the manhunt, he said.
Warren County Sheriff Brian Zeybell, asked about the response after the prison escape, said city police were on the scene almost immediately.
“Literally, I would say that Burham saw red and blue lights within two minutes of leaving that jail. They were that close,” he said. Correction officers were in the parking lot within two minutes, he added, saying “the response time couldn’t have been any quicker.”
District Attorney Jason Schmidt of Chautauqua County, New York, said last month that Burham is the prime suspect in the May 11 killing of Kala Hodgkin, 34, and a related arson in Jamestown, New York. Authorities also accuse him of abducting an elderly couple in Pennsylvania while trying to evade capture before his arrest in South Carolina. Burham “is considered very dangerous,” Warren city police said.
Local, multistate and federal authorities have searched numerous residences, abandoned structures and wooded areas using K-9 units and aerial resources such as drones and aircraft, authorities said.
Bivens has said that Burham taught himself survival skills and had military reserve training.
Authorities were searching a very large area with a lot of difficult terrain that has cabins, oil and gas sheds, and shacks that could offer a fugitive a place to hide, officials have said.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police are searching for a missing 18-year-old man who has a brain injury and might be in danger.
Jeffrey Daniel Foster was last seen around 1 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, in the 600 block of Tweed Drive in northwest Fort Worth, near Blue Mound Road and U.S. 287.
Police described Foster, a white male, as 6 feet, 4 inches tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a red Grinch shirt and black pajama pants.
Police said Foster suffers from a brain injury and might be lost and in danger. Police asked people to not approach him if they see him and instead contact police.
Anyone who sees Foster or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call Fort Worth police at 817-392-4222. The case number that can be referenced is #23-0052818.
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Indiana State Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man, who allegedly dodged arrest by fleeing in and crashing a police vehicle Tuesday.
Officers with ISP and the Martin County Sheriff's Department reportedly attempted to arrest Eric James King, 41, of Paoli, Indiana, in Daviess County, located southwest of Bloomington.
Riding along with the Hoosier Helpers
King refused to comply and fled in a vehicle that ran out of gas, police said.
"When officers located and attempted to take King into custody, he was able to gain control of a police vehicle, which he used to ram another police vehicle," ISP said. "King fled the scene in the stolen vehicle and eventually crashed in a field in southern Greene County. After an extensive search of the area, police were unable to locate King."
The children, who were 3 years old, 21 months old and 8 months old, were left alone for about three hours without any adult supervision, according to a newly-filed charging document.
He is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches in height, with brown hair, brown eyes, a beard and a mustache.
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Anyone locating King is encouraged not to approach him and to call 911 instead, according to police.
"King should be considered armed and dangerous."
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Michael Torres
Arrest date: July 7, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302819
Charges: OWI, felony
Eric Torkelson
Arrest date: July 7, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302826
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Breanna Mendoza
Arrest date: July 7, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302818
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jack Isbell
Arrest date: July 7, 2023
Age: 50
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302815
Charges: Intimidation/threats, felony
Levi Jordan
Arrest date: July 7, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2302823
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Amanda Rafalski
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302796
Charges: Possession or use of legend drug or precursor, felony
Austin Rose
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302813
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Andrew Sanchez
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number: 2302806
Charges: Battery, felony
Jermal Horsley
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: North Platte, NE
Booking Number: 2302807
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Kyle Kressen
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number: 2302798
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Anthony Prokopos
Arrest date: July 6, 2023
Age: 18
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number: 2302797
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Chandra Thomas
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2302787
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
David Swisher
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302795
Charges: Sex offender/failing to register as a result of not having reported online activity, felony
Maxwell Rodriquez
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number: 2302794
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Danny Suddoth
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 56
Residence: Schaumburg, IL
Booking Number: 2302786
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Gary Leggitt
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302785
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Gage Kirchhoff
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2302788
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Napoleon Cortez
Arrest date: July 5, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302784
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Donald Parlock
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2302774
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Shannon Sciba
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302778
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Michele Paree
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2302780
Charges: Battery, felony
Jon Navarro
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 50
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302777
Charges: Criminal confinement, felony
Tammie McDonald
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302781
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jackie Jent III
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2302776
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Gerald Christian
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302773
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Gregory Driver
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 58
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302775
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Brett Brehmer
Arrest date: July 4, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Ocala, FL
Booking Number: 2302772
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bernard Delph Jr.
Arrest date: July 3, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302768
Charges: Theft, felony
Amy Mills
Arrest date: July 3, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302763
Charges: Theft, felony
Andrew Williams
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302757
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Fernando Aguilar
Arrest date: July 3, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302761
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Natalie Stowe
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302759
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Aleyah Rebac
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302755
Charges: Neglect of a dependant , felony
Carolyn Schlegel
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 53
Residence: Channahon, IL
Booking Number: 2302753
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Edgar Lopez
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302754
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Michael Lynch
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302756
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Jessenia Jeronimo
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2302752
Charges: OWI, felony
Geoffrey Erakovich-Andonov
Arrest date: July 2, 2023
Age: 49
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number: 2302749
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Fernando Fernandez Jr.
Arrest date: July 1, 2023
Age: 45
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302745
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Erik Grant
Arrest date: July 1, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number: 2302736
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Lianne Loving
Arrest date: July 1, 2023
Age: 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302738
Charges: OWI, felony
Daniel Bulow
Arrest date: July 1, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302748
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Adam Zuleger
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302719
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Dylan Melia
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2302721
Charges: OWI, felony
William Kaplan
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302734
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Lukas Fugate
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302733
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Lakeisha Gray
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302726
Charges: Theft, felony
Adam Brady
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 45
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302718
Charges: Theft, felony
David Clem
Arrest date: June 30, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302722
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
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EAST CHICAGO — Outdoor pools appear to be a thing of the past in East Chicago as the city looks toward splash pads instead.
Splash pads are designed to spray or jet water on users and normally do not collect water, so the risk of drowning is reduced.
Vanessa Hernandez-Orange, East Chicago Director of Parks & Recreation, told the City Council that Mayor Anthony Copeland has said pools at Kosciuszko and Washington Parks will not be reopened.
Both pools opened in 1999, and Hernandez-Orange said the lifespan of such pools is typically between 20 and 25 years.
Hernandez-Orange presented a list of reasons to not reopen the pools, including corrosion with the filtration systems and cracks in the lining.
She also spoke of the low number of patrons when the pools were open and the competition that exists to hire lifeguards and the expense involved in doing so.
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She said the pools are also not ADA-compliant and splash pads would provide accessibility for all ages.
The City Council was recently presented with ordinances to help fund the construction of splash pads.
It approved one in the amount of $2 million that allows money already present in the parks department's cash fund to be used for that purpose.
The council did not approve a separate ordinance for the same amount that would have provided money from gaming funds.
Hernandez-Orange told the council funding is needed quickly so construction is not delayed.
"The goal is to make sure I have one in next year," Hernandez-Orange said.
She said bids still must go out for demolition with the hope that can begin before the end of summer.
She said the rough estimate cost of one splash pad and demolition is between $3.6 and $4 million.
The plan is for the first splash pad to be constructed at Washington Park.
Councilman Lenny Franciski, D-2nd, said he supports the construction of one splash pad.
"But at least we've got to give a chance to see if one of those pools can be fixed," Franciski said.
Council President Monica Gonzalez, D-1st, said she learned to swim at Tod Park when it had a pool and that she was disappointed the decision was made to do away with the pools without consulting the council nor community.
"We had no input," Gonzalez said. "We weren't asked for any advice."
Besides splash pads, speed bumps have also been a recent concern for the council.
It has approved the placement of speed bumps at various locations upon the recommendation of several of its members.
Two bumps were approved for both Northcote Avenue and Baring Avenue between West Columbus Drive and West 142nd Street.
Gonzalez said speeding on the 41st block of Northcote Avenue is terrible and two accidents had occurred in the area.
Another ordinance approved calls for speed bumps to be placed every 350 feet on East 149th Place between Grasselli Avenue and Parrish Avenue.
Councilman Terence Hill, D-3rd, said he has seen many people speeding excessively there.
Another ordinance was also approved to place two speed bumps on Baring Avenue between Carroll Street and Shell Street. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/splash-pads-preferred-choice-for-ec-council/article_f88a5130-1f4b-11ee-ae4a-433b11508c56.html | 2023-07-12T11:56:21 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/splash-pads-preferred-choice-for-ec-council/article_f88a5130-1f4b-11ee-ae4a-433b11508c56.html |
Bristol, Va. (WJHL) – The Dear Heart Bridal expo is happening Saturday, July 15 at the Delta Hotel at exit 7 in Bristol, Virginia.
The doors open at 9 a.m. with more than 20 vendors on-site delivering deals and potential services for your special day.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or here.
Our Good Morning Tri-Cities team spoke with organizers of the event who tell us it’s a one-stop-shop for brides in the region. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dear-heart-bridal-fair-set-for-saturday-in-bristol-virginia/ | 2023-07-12T11:58:45 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dear-heart-bridal-fair-set-for-saturday-in-bristol-virginia/ |
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) – Sign-ups are still open for the Johnson City Youth Football and Cheer program.
This will be the first season of the program.
‘The Mighty Toppers’ is for 8 and 9-year-olds while ‘Jr. Toppers’ is geared towards those 10 to 11 years of age.
Program coordinators said the age cut-off is August 1.
The cost to register for the season is $50 with scholarships available to select children.
Registration ends on Friday, July 14.
Kasey Marler sat down with Coach Stacy Carter to learn more about the upcoming season of this new program. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-johnson-city-youth-football-league-taking-sign-ups-for-upcoming-season/ | 2023-07-12T11:58:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-johnson-city-youth-football-league-taking-sign-ups-for-upcoming-season/ |
Shasta supervisors vote down code of conduct policy for board members
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted down adopting a code of conduct for members of the panel.
Before voting 3-2 against the proposed code, board members spent more than 12 minutes arguing over whether the item was necessary. The board also used the occasion to air complaints over alleged insults board members made in the past.
Board members Mary Rickert and Tim Garman voted in favor of adopting the conduct code, while supervisors Kevin Crye, Patrick Jones and Chris Kelstrom voted against the measure.
Rickert said she wanted a code of conduct to guide members’ behavior during board meetings. To develop the 17-point code, she used a template offered by the Rural County Representatives of California, a nonprofit organization that serves rural county government interests.
She said many organizations and businesses have codes of conduct to guide employee behavior.
But discussion over the proposal broke down into disagreement.
At one point, Jones asked Rickert if she would vote to censure herself for past behavior aimed at Jones. He said Rickert once said something that could be a violation of item No. 9 in the proposed code.
“Supervisor Rickert, I did have a question for you. With regards to No. 9, ‘treat each other with mutual respect to remain civil,’ you brought up a past relationship, in a derogatory manner, against me. Would you agree to censure yourself?” Jones asked.
“That was in context of another conversation,” she said. “When you called Nathan Blaze (a.k.a. Pinkney) a domestic terrorist from the dais, should we not censure you for that?”
“That was not directed at a board member. This is talking about board members,” Jones said.
The code of conduct generally asked that board members conduct themselves with dignity, regularly share information, avoid conflicts of interests and treat people with respect, including members of the public and the board.
The proposal also says board members should adhere to all laws, not discriminate against or harass others and that supervisors should refrain from directing day-to-day operations of county staff.
Crye said he didn’t think the code was necessary because 14 of the 17 of the items listed in the proposal were already included in the county employee handbook.
“But one of the things is when you talk about redundancy, I don't know why we would have something about ‘don't be redundant,’ but yet of these 17 items, only three aren't redundant,” Crye said.
He also objected to the use of the word “democratic” as it was used in item No. 2 in the code:
“We subscribe to the concepts of democratic, effective, and efficient governance by responsible, knowledgeable members of the Board of Supervisors with the understanding that official decisions made, and actions taken, are always made in the best interest of public service,” the proposal says.
But Crye said he wanted the word “democratic” taken out of the code “because I can't stand when something says democratic because we are a constitutional republic. So, I'd like to strike that and put in a constitutional republic.”
While Crye proposed several changes to the code, the board did not vote on them.
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Some members of the audience at Tuesday’s meeting disagreed with the proposal because they thought the code of conduct applied to them, but Rickert reminded them that it was for board members.
Susan Weiss of Redding told supervisors she thought the board could benefit from a code of conduct.
“If anybody's been to the Board of Supervisors meetings the last few months or watched on television, I think it'd be hard to say that we do not need a code of conduct,” Weiss said. “It is important that we treat each other civilly. It's super important in this day and age.”
Nick Gardner of Redding said he didn’t think government should tell people how to behave.
“It is my opinion that respect is earned and should not be legislated. Only liberals want to legislate respect. Mary (Rickert), this shows that you're not a Republican. You’re a liberal Democrat just like (former supervisor) Leonard Moty was, claiming he was a Republican,” Gardner said.
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This gorgeous $2.8 million Knoxville home is a finalist for HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt
A multimillion-dollar home for sale in Farragut is in the running to be named an “ultimate house” in HGTV's popular annual contest. Voting could possibly make you $10,000 richer.
The property, a Wallace Real Estate Farragut Office listing, was selected by HGTV editors as a finalist for the 2023 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. The contest showcases extraordinary homes for sale in eight categories. The Farragut home is in the curb appeal category.
At $2.8 million according to the online listing, HGTV calls the four-bedroom, five-bath modern farmhouse a “historic Tennessee home with southern charm.”
“This property’s reinvented luxury amenities coupled with its history create a one-of-a-kind opportunity,” listing agent Tamy Wilson said in a news release.
“Part of the curb appeal comes from the lushly wooded two-acre lot the home is nestled upon. An oversized pool is adjacent, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days or just lounging in the evenings,” the release added.
If the house wins its category, through daily online voting, it will receive additional exposure on HGTV.com.
Other categories include: amazing kitchens, beachfront homes, countryside retreats, downtown dwellings, homes with a history, outdoor escapes and waterside homes.
A winner will be named for each category and could be featured on HGTV. The home with the most overall votes will also be awarded.
You can vote for the Farragut house and view more than 95 homes in the running at hgtv.com/design/ultimate-house-hunt. Voting ends Aug. 3.
Knoxville’s ‘ultimate house’
The $2.8 million home was built in 1835. Inside and out, the property has been updated to blend historic elegance and modern luxury.
The 5,201-square-foot home features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool and carriage house. A stable on the property has also been converted into a dry bar.
It’s even on the national historic registry and has been approved as a historic bed and breakfast. Though fitting for a family, Wilson notes the property is multiuse and has untapped revenue potential.
You can take a virtual tour at tamywilson.agent.wallacetn.com.
How you can win $10,000 in HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt
Voting for the Knoxville house to win HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt could put money in your bank account. By voting, you can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
You can enter the sweepstakes twice a day; once at HGTV.com and once on Travelchannel.com. Voting and the sweepstakes end Aug. 3. The Ultimate House Hunt contest had more than 1.5 million votes last year.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. Twitter @dturner1208.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new $7 million Appalachian League stadium for the Bristol State Liners is one step closer after Bristol’s city council approved an engineering and design services agreement for the Whitetop Creek Park project.
Mattern & Craig will provide those services. Once it’s complete, the stadium along Highway 394 near the Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway will also become home field for Tennessee High and Tennessee Middle School’s baseball teams.
The Bristol State Liners, and Tennessee High School baseball teams currently play their home games at Boyce Cox Field in Bristol, Va.
“We need to have a newer facility in order to maintain and keep baseball alive in Bristol,” councilman Mahlon Luttrell said.
The City of Bristol, Tennessee plans to pay $5 million of the $7 million price tag. Boyd Sports is set to pay around $2 million.
Ahead of the vote, city council leaders had a special called work session to discuss the engineering and design plans for Whitetop Creek Park.
“There’s conceptual drawings that we have, I believe we’ve even had in a couple of our meetings,” Mayor Vince Turner said. “But taking them from the concept to what’s actually gonna be.”
The main baseball field at Whitetop Creek Park will be renovated to the Appy League’s standards.
“We’re giving it a big boost, a big shot of steroids if you will,” Luttrell said. “And just putting all the amenities in there that we need with new lighting, new turf, a 400-foot outfield fences, new clubhouses, new ticket areas, souvenir stands. It’s going to be really nice.”
Lutrell said dugout suites will also be added to the stadium, where fans can view the game from the level of a dugout.
The city plans to have youth tournaments, concerts, and other events at the park as well, which already hosts four baseball/softball fields and five soccer fields.
“A lot of folks have reached out for some time now supporting this project,” said Luttrell. “And we just want to take it to fruition and hopefully have baseball at this level in Bristol for another hundred years.”
Surveying of the land can begin Wednesday.
“The first 120 days are the most important,” said Turner. “And then the construction, I guess would begin after the 120 days of all of the surveying [and] everything else that needs to be done.”
Luttrell said he believes people will get used to the move from Virginia to Tennessee.
“You’ve got some folks that say, ‘well, it may be a little farther for me to drive, but we’re going to try it,'” Luttrell said. “And I think once they get down there and they see it, like the old saying goes, ‘you try it, you’ll like it.’ Well, they won’t like it. They will love it actually.”
Turner said the stadium is expected to be complete by June 2024 in time for next year’s Appalachian League season. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/appy-leagues-state-liners-step-closer-to-new-stadium/ | 2023-07-12T12:35:42 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/appy-leagues-state-liners-step-closer-to-new-stadium/ |
Union: Transdev 'failed to bargain' fair contract, causing bus worker strike
It has been nearly three days that Visalia and surrounding communities have had no city transportation due to a bus worker strike halting transit services.
Teamster Local 517, the union representing the workers, blames Transdev, the transit service operator for Visalia Transit, for offering poor wages and prolonging negotiations.
"Transdev has failed to bargain a fair economic package in good faith," said Greg Landers, Local 517 Secretary-Treasurer. "These workers provide safe and timely transportation services, and they deserve a strong union contract. Local 517 is committed to getting the best possible agreement, and we'll be on the picket line until Transdev offers us a fair deal."
According to the union, negotiations have been ongoing for a month, with workers voting down two offers.
Local bus routes, Dial-A-Ride, Sequoia Shuttle and V-Line are suspended until an agreement can be made. Visalia Transit has yet to find other drivers and dispatchers during the strike and encourages riders to find other forms of transportation, according to its website.
Transdev workers have protested around the Visalia Transit Center since the strike began.
"All we are asking for is a living wage," said James Balducci, a Transdev bus driver. "Transdev's refusal to negotiate an economic package for us is a slap in the face. We are the backbone of the public transit system in our community. We deserve compensation that reflects the important nature of our work."
Transdev is an international private-sector company based in France. It's one of the largest private transit operators in the U.S.
There have been multiple strikes against the transit company around San Diego, Arcadia, and Antelope Valley this year. | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/07/11/visalia-transit-workers-say-wage-offers-have-been-a-slap-to-the-face/70398707007/ | 2023-07-12T12:45:22 | 0 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/07/11/visalia-transit-workers-say-wage-offers-have-been-a-slap-to-the-face/70398707007/ |
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
July 12, 1923: Bachman's Million Dollar Band brought the Kiwanis-Bloomington chautauqua to a close in a blaze of glory. Tumultuous applause followed almost every member of the band, which includes Minier boys, Nathan and Graydon Lower, and also Harold and Myron Bachman, formerly of Minier. Harold Bachman is the director, his brother the trombonist and the Lower brothers play the euphonium. Read the story.
75 years ago
July 12, 1948: If horses were as numerous everywhere as they were in Stanford, it would seem the automobile is on its way out. The occasion was the Stanford Horseman's Association's third annual horse show, attended by 2,000 people. There were 125 entries, with 27 horses competing in the pleasure class alone. Read the story.
50 years ago
July 12, 1973: A printer who can remember getting out the big type and black border when President Warren G. Harding died 50 years ago this summer has decided to take things a little easier. Henry "Hank" Freedlund, 922 W. Grove, is leaving the Daily Pantagraph, where his job is to assemble headlines with the proper stories and run off copies for production. He has worn out two proof presses and put considerable wear on the one that will now have to do until the paper converts completely to photographic composition. Read the story.
25 years ago
July 12, 1998: Area high schools say the state's new driver's education plan, which requires teens seeking a license to drive with a licensed adult for 25 hours before taking the road test, is rolling along smoothly. Bloomington District 87 is going a step farther, asking parents to complete 50 hours of driving time with each student. Read the story.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
Gerthart's
Union Gas and Electric Co.
Hoover
Dr. J.A. Moore Dentists
Moberly & Klenner
W.P. Garretson
W.H. Roland
Pease's Candy
Thor 32 Electric Washing Machine
The Kaiser's Story of the War
Ike Livingston & Sons
Gossard Corsets
Cat'n Fiddle
'Stolen Moments'
Case Model X
The Johnson Transfer & Fuel Co.
The Pantagraph want ads
Franklin Motor Car Co.
'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
Calumet Baking Powder
Mayer Livingston & Co. Newsmarket
'The Emperor Jones'
'California Fig Syrup'
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/stanford-horse-show-thousands-1948-how-time-flies/article_d723c130-1f63-11ee-a0ed-b7c68df5846c.html | 2023-07-12T12:45:54 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/stanford-horse-show-thousands-1948-how-time-flies/article_d723c130-1f63-11ee-a0ed-b7c68df5846c.html |
With summer weather comes the sun, more daylight, and rumbling midday thunderstorms, but occasionally, the scales tip toward the extreme.
As climate change warms the planet, the dog days of summer increasingly bring extreme weather conditions. Climate change exacerbates weirder-than-normal weather, interfering with ocean currents, lending extra heat to tornadoes, extending droughts, and intensifying floods.
Heatwaves between 1961 and 2021 increased in duration, frequency, and intensity, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. The amount of heavy torrential downpours has also been rising, especially since 1991. In some regions, including the Northeast, Midwest, and Great Plains, downpours are more than 30% above the 1901-1960 average. The reason for the uptick? Warm air contains more water vapor than cold air, so excess moisture finds its way into storm systems, causing more torrential rain.
While more severe summer weather affects all of us, certain parts of the United States bear the brunt of these changes. Miami's summer heat and humidity are particularly intense: The city ranks among the top 10 cities most likely to be hit by a tropical storm or a hurricane. Meteorologists also recommend avoiding New Orleans; Dallas; Mobile, Alabama; and Corpus Christi, Texas, during the summer months.
Stacker ranked each state—in addition to the District of Columbia—by the total property damage due to summer weather occurrences from 2013 to 2022, using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Events Database. A weather event was classified as having occurred in the summer if it happened in June, July, or August.
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News Tribune, July 12, 1983
- Minnesota transportation officials yesterday told the Duluth City Council that another exit could be added to the Interstate 35 extension to 26th Avenue East. John Pawlak, district engineer, said an exit could be added at either 15th or 16th Avenue East.
- With guns booming in salute, the Navy destroyer USS Edson sailed under Duluth's Aerial Bridge yesterday. Hundreds of people watched from Canal Park as the 418-foot Edson entered the harbor, trailing an escort flotilla of tugs, Coast Guard boats, and private craft.
News Tribune, July 12, 1923
- Bert Onsgard, chairman of the Duluth Zoo Committee, said yesterday he expects the zoo will be completed within 10 days. He said the zoo will open to the general public after all the animals have been transported to the site.
- Superior Rotarians, Kiwanians, and Lions will frolic at a joint outing of the organizations on Thursday, July 19, at Solon Springs. A program that includes swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, foot races and log-rolling will lead up to the baseball games. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-duluth-debated-more-i-35-exits-in-1983 | 2023-07-12T12:49:29 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-duluth-debated-more-i-35-exits-in-1983 |
Advocates who counsel and aid Idaho teenagers seeking abortion care filed suit Tuesday against Republican Attorney General Raúl Labrador in a bid to overturn the state’s abortion travel ban.
The travel ban, which took effect May 5, created the crime of “ abortion trafficking,” punishable by a minimum of two years in prison. It forbids helping a person under 18 years old obtain abortion pills or leave the state for abortion care without parental permission.
The complaint, filed in federal court in Boise, Idaho, says the ban infringes on the right to interstate travel and on First Amendment rights to speak about abortion and “engage in expressive conduct, including providing monies and transportation (and other support) for pregnant minors traveling within and outside of Idaho.”
The suit also says the travel ban “lacks clarity” and “invites arbitrary enforcement,” raising the specter of traffic stops of girls of reproductive age, and infringes on the right of people to cross the border into neighboring states, including Washington, where minors can legally obtain abortion care without parental consent.
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Wendy Heipt, senior reproductive health and justice counsel at Legal Voice, an advocacy group representing the plaintiffs, said Idaho’s law prohibits “recruiting or harboring a minor, but what constitutes recruiting? Giving information? You can’t stop [my clients] from providing information about conduct that is legal in another state.”
She added, “If we want to give money to a minor to go to another state, we should be able to do that.”
Legal experts say the ban, based on a model bill written by National Right to Life, one of the country’s largest anti-abortion groups, is designed to sidestep implied constitutional protections for interstate travel.
The plaintiffs include the Indigenous Idaho Alliance, a nonprofit that has helped pregnant minors access abortion care outside the state; the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, which provided financial assistance to 166 Idahoans in 2022, including 18 minors; and Lourdes Matsumoto, an attorney who works with victims of domestic and sexual violence, many of whom are minors.
Domestic violence advocates “don’t know what advice they can give people,” Matsumoto said. “In the shelters, they are confused about what information they can and cannot give out without putting themselves in legal jeopardy.” She said the teen travel ban has had a chilling effect on her work with teenagers dealing with the trauma of sexual assault.
Idaho’s law, the first in the nation to describe “abortion trafficking,” requires a minimum two-year prison sentence for any adult who acts “with the intent to conceal an abortion from the parents or guardian of a pregnant, unemancipated minor.”
But Matsumoto, who has two teenage nieces, said the law fails to detail what constitutes parental consent. “If my niece comes to me and says, ‘My mom says this is OK; can you take me to Oregon?’ — is that enough that the mom consented? Am I going to have to come back, get arrested, lose my law license, then go to court and say, ‘The mom said it’s OK’? Is it a nod? A thumbs-up in a text message?”
The lawsuit cites a legal opinion dated March 27 from Labrador that “stated that medical professionals who refer pregnant patients across state lines for either medical or chemical abortions violate Idaho’s Total Abortion Ban,” a separate law that went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights last year in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Labrador withdrew the opinion on April 7, facing a legal challenge over constitutional rights of speech and movement.
“It is unconstitutional to forbid citizens from traveling because you disapprove of the reasons they are driving to another state,” Heipt said. “Idahoans, like all people, should be free to travel within and between states without the specter of prison, even if they are traveling for a reason other people disagree with.”
Idaho patients, including teenagers, have long crossed into Washington state to legally end their pregnancies. But fewer than 5% of patients at Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington who come for abortion care are minors, according to Karl Eastlund, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho.
Most of those patients, he said, do involve their parents in the process, even though parental consent is not mandatory in Washington. Those who don’t, Eastlund said, have good reason not to. Some are in dangerous, abusive situations in which disclosing a pregnancy could put them at risk of further harm.
The lawsuit in Idaho cites Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in Dobbs, in which he claimed states could not bar residents from going to other states for abortions.
“May a State bar a resident of that State from traveling to another state to obtain an abortion?” Kavanaugh wrote. “In my view, the answer is no based on the constitutional right to interstate travel.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Every parent’s worst nightmare is to hear their child is missing or has been kidnapped from right under their nose, raising into question what the protocols are for an Amber Alert to be issued.
In Alabama, only the state law enforcement agency can issue Amber Alerts, which are supposed to go out across all phone carriers, radio stations and on billboards in the state. Before ALEA can issue the Amber Alert, local police have to make sure certain criteria are met.
“We want as many people to know about a missing child as quickly as we can,” Anniston Police Captain Matt Caballero said.
For ALEA to issue an Amber Alert, three big criteria have to be met: the missing person must be a child under the age of 18, thought to be in danger and have a clear description of what they look like and the car they might be in.
“That’s one of our top priorities. A child can’t take care of themselves,” Caballero said. “If they’re missing, why are they missing? Did they walk away? Did someone take them?”
ALEA says it wants all Amber Alerts to be taken seriously which is why steps have to be taken before it can be issued.
“We don’t want the citizens of the state of Alabama and the people that may be in the area that receive that alert to become desensitized to it,” ALEA Sergeant Jeremy Burkett said. “So oftentimes that’s why you see, and it’s not a delay, but there is a time it takes to go through that process, validate these things at a local level.”
ALEA says when an Amber Alert is pushed, it’s important to read all of the information, even if you’re not in the immediate area where it happened, as the child could have been traveling as the investigation was happening.
“We don’t want you to take any type of action, we want you to keep yourself safe. We don’t expect you to follow that vehicle but you can give its last location and that’s huge,” Burkett said. “But we’ve seen that and had that happen which is actually what’s led to some of these children being found.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita City Council voted Tuesday to approve an ordinance that requires party buses to register through the City and obtain a license. Through that, they are required to adhere to a variety of rules.
“Over the last several years, we’ve had incidents involving a party bus,” Wichita Police Department Captain Travis Rakestraw said. “Now, the party bus people were not doing something per se wrong, but it’s the people that they have on there.”
The goal is to eliminate violence and issues that have occurred in the last few years involving party buses.
“We’ve seen incidents of violence that have occurred, and we see the potential of more of that in the future, so we’re hoping that this will help curb some of that behavior,” Capt. Rakestraw said. “And if the party bus is doing something that we feel is not enough to control the behavior of their passengers, then we can step in and take action against their license.”
Some of those rules include requiring passengers 17 and under to be with someone who is 21 or older, no use of alcohol from 2:30-7 a.m., and no use of alcohol after midnight if there is a minor on board.
Spots Party Bus and Party Express Bus both say they do not allow alcohol on board if there are any passengers under 21, and that’s something they have done for years.
“If we find we know we have minors on the bus, and the driver sees smells or knows there’s alcohol, then the party is over, no refunds,” Kurtis Haynes, operations manager at Spots Party Bus, said.
“For the last 15 plus years, the only time we allow alcohol on the bus is everybody’s 21 with a valid ID, and in order to police that for our company, we require them to go bar hopping,” owner Phil Alexander said.
Also, Spot’s bus drivers are required to be back at the bus barn by 3 a.m., and at Party Express Bus, operations stop at 2 a.m.
Haynes says he had no idea these problems were happening because they weren’t involving his company.
“The City said, ‘Look, we can’t crack down on one or two or three companies. We have to make rules across the board, and then we can legally approach the subject,'” Haynes said. “We are never trying to be the entire event. We like to transport people to different places so they can have a safe drive.”
They will still need to make small changes, such as printing out and posting the rules on the bus.
Alexander says party buses provide safe transportation.
“I have mixed emotions about it,” Alexander said. “And I think I think it will be overall good as long as we can. We can police it the way that I hope it is policed.”
The consequence depends on the severity of the offense.
“There are a lot of remedies at our disposal,” Capt. Rakestraw said. “We can come in and provide them some new rules that they have to abide by. We can suspend their license, we can revoke their license, so it depends on what the event is.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/many-party-bus-companies-have-their-own-regulations-in-place-apart-from-city-ordinance/ | 2023-07-12T12:59:58 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/many-party-bus-companies-have-their-own-regulations-in-place-apart-from-city-ordinance/ |
A Lincoln woman has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined $2,500 for her part in a scheme involving false applications for rental assistance fraud.
Laura L. Graham, 34, pleaded no contest to attempted theft by deception.
Judge Darla Ideus sentenced her last week to the prison time, plus 18 months of post-release supervision.
In an affidavit for Graham's arrest, police said she was working as a case manager with Family Services processing applications for the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, for those who couldn't pay rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In October 2021, an employee with Lincoln's Urban Development Department, which screened the applications, came forward about Graham after asking her to get a utility bill for proof of residency on an application and discovering the LES bill she provided had been altered.
It led to additional emergency rental assistance applications of concern that already had been processed. Investigators found instances where a tenant on an application never lived in Lincoln, and tenants' names had been fabricated. In another, Graham altered an application to say two additional people were renting from the applicant in an attempt to get more money.
Prosecutors said Graham received a cut of the money.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police said a shooting left three people dead Wednesday morning in Daytona Beach.
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Officers responded to Park Drive near South Martin Luther King Boulevard around 6:30 a.m.
Initially, a Daytona Beach Police Department spokesperson told Channel 9 that two men died as a result of the gunfire and another person was rushed to a hospital.
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Around 8:30 a.m., police confirmed a third victim died.
Investigators said they have a person of interest in custody but did not release specifics.
They said they’re in the early stages of their investigation.
Police said they are talking to witnesses to gather more information.
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Eyewitness News is working to learn the relationship between the parties involved in the shooting.
Police added that the medical examiner has been called to the scene.
Some roads are impacted by police activity.
Park Drive at M.L.K. Boulevard and Park Drive at School Street were closed as of 8:45 a.m.
Eyewitness News remains near the crime scene to monitor any developments in this case.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The State Fire Marshal is investigating a suspicious car crash in Daytona Beach.
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Firefighters said the crash happened Wednesday morning on Strickland Range Road.
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A Tahoe was found rolled over in a ditch and on fire.
Firefighters said putting out the blaze was tough due to the underside of the car facing the wood line and hard to access.
No victim was found after the flames were put out.
Officials said arson is expected due to “several gas-soaked rags in the driver’s seat & bullet holes found around the fuel door.”
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State environmental officials were also notified due to gas leaking into the waterway in the area.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Firefighters in Orlando are looking into what caused a house fire Tuesday afternoon.
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The fire broke out at a home on Verona Sound Way, not far from Odyssey Middle School.
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A large hole was seen in the roof of the home as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
Officials have not said whether anyone was hurt.
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Cherryville City Council makes final decision on the museum building
Tension between Cherryville City Council and the head of the local historical association came to a head during a meeting Monday night.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Cherryville Historical Association President Al Putnam spoke about the Council's desire to sell the building that houses the Cherryville museum, which the city owns. His comments quickly got heated.
"H.L., that is a lie," Putnam said to Mayor H.L. Beam. "You're telling the people of Cherryville that the museum decided that they weren't going to have anything to do with the city? That's a lie."
The exchange was part of a broader conflict between the historic association and the Cherryville City Council. Beam says that in refusing to appoint city representatives to the museum's board, the historical association made it clear that they wanted nothing to do with the city. That, he says, is why the city is choosing to sell the museum's building, which is located in downtown Cherryville at 109 East Main St.
"If you don't want anything to do with us, then we're done with you. We'll sell the building," Beam said in an earlier interview.
During Monday evening's meeting, City Council members voted to sell the building to Patrick O'Leary, the investor behind Cherryville Main Street LLC, who has purchased 27 building parcels in and around downtown.
Putnam addressed the Council as part of the meeting that allows for comments from the public. In response to his initial comments, Beam asked Putnam if he lived in Cherryville.
"Your car has an Oklahoma tag on it," Beam said.
"This is my time," Putnam said.
"Sit down," Beam replied.
Putnam didn't sit down.
Instead, he continued to berate the Council.
"You are closed minded. You are closed business, and you are not transparent," Putnam said.
Putnam has filed an affidavit asking that a court declare the Cherryville Historical Association the owners of the property, as the museum has occupied the space for years. Putnam told the Council this meant that they couldn't sell the building.
"You can't sell the building because it doesn't belong to you. It belongs to the citizens of Cherryville," Putnam said.
Councilman Malcolm Parker said that if Putnam filed a lawsuit, Council members couldn't talk to him.
"If you're part of that lawsuit, then this Council is forbidden to even talk to you, so I feel like this conversation is over as far as I'm concerned," Parker said.
"How are you in control of things?" Putnam said.
"Your time is up sir, please have a seat," Councilman Jon Abernethy said.
"Is it? Paige didn't say it was, so it's not," Putnam replied, referring to the city clerk.
A police officer asked Putnam to sit down, and he did.
Shortly after Putnam spoke, City Council voted unanimously to sell the building to O'Leary for $400,000.
Councilman Gary Freeman said that O'Leary is one of the few people in town who is buying buildings and improving them.
"Some of you have a problem with one person owning that much property, but he's the one in this town who's doing something to improve the town, and I think it's a good thing," Freeman said. "If we could've worked with the board, got more input as the city. We own the building, but we had no say-so on anything, on the way it was being run. The only way that we can really get out of this situation is to sell it to Mr. O'Leary."
Councilwoman Jill Puett agreed.
"Mr. O'Leary does preserve everything that he finds that's historical about our buildings," she said. "The building has been deteriorating over the years, and nothing going on it, never open but a few hours on Saturday." | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/cherryville-city-council-makes-final-decision-on-the-museum-building/70401287007/ | 2023-07-12T13:08:12 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/cherryville-city-council-makes-final-decision-on-the-museum-building/70401287007/ |
Gastonia's Highland Festival focuses on health and wealth
The Highland Community is having its 34th annual Highland Festival this week, and there’s still time to participate.
Highland Festival is a week-long event hosted at the Erwin Center. This year’s motif is, “Healthier Wealthier Highland,” according to Erwin Center volunteer Finland Fair.
The festival aims to bring the community together, and educate people on financial literacy and healthy lifestyles.
This year’s festival began on Sunday, July 9, with what some might call a bang. Gospel Explosion performed from 3 to 6 p.m., and many community members gathered to enjoy food trucks and discuss their faith.
On Monday, July 10, the festival offered an hour-long seminar to give community members free information about, “building a family trust to leave generational wealth,” according to Fair.
Tuesday, July 11, Highland native Chef Monica brought a free cooking class to the Erwin Center. Chef Monica not only taught the group how to prepare a special salad, but also provided information about how to make healthy foods into something you enjoy.
“You have to figure out your body and what works,” Monica said.
The cooking class with Chef Monica was followed by an hour-long informational session about the ins and outs of the healthcare system, and how to make it work in your life.
Wednesday, July 12, the festival provided community members with free information about the public services that can help pay for home repairs as well as the city of Gastonia’s home buying assistance program.
Thursday, July 13, the festival will put on a youth football camp and a youth basketball camp for children and teens ages 5-18 years old.
In addition to the sports camps for children, the festival is hosting a basketball tournament for adults. The tournament took place at Highland School of Technology on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It will continue Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Erwin Center, with a finale on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Highland School of Technology.
Sign-up fees were $150 per team, and all of those proceeds will go back to the community.
“The money from the fees comes back to the Highland Festival, and we use that to do things for the community,” Fair said.
On Friday, the Erwin Center will host another event for the festival for community members to get more information about heart health. A drop-in informational session will be open from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., hosted by community member with a passion for heart health, Janey Galloway.
“The Highland Community is in a food desert, so there may be people walking around with high blood pressure who don’t even know it,” Galloway said.
She added that community members might not have access to fresh produce due to the food desert, and that can cause them to have less healthy hearts.
The American Heart Association has sent over informational pamphlets about heart health as well as resources to help people with established issues get access to free or affordable medicine.
The Highland Festival will come to a close on Saturday, July 15, with an all-day-long event from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. that is free to the public. Food trucks, vendors, music and comedy, and play areas for kids will be available. There will also be a blood drive happening on-site. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/highland-festival-is-happening-now/70402928007/ | 2023-07-12T13:08:18 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/highland-festival-is-happening-now/70402928007/ |
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