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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Cumberland County, police said.
The crash occurred around 9:13 a.m. on Carlisle Pike between Skyport Road and Jeffry Road in Hampden Township, according to police.
The occupants of both vehicles needed to be extricated by emergency personnel, Hampden Township Police said.
All three occupants were transported to Holy Spirit Hospital, where one was pronounced dead, police said.
The extent of the injuries of the other two involved have not yet been determined, according to police.
There were was brief detour through the local shopping plaza while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The scene was cleared at approximately 11:30 a.m. The accident is still under investigation at this time, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/one-dead-in-hampden-township-vehicle-crash/521-2eda3de9-7b90-4230-b46a-86f75eceb7c1 | 2023-07-12T22:28:03 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/one-dead-in-hampden-township-vehicle-crash/521-2eda3de9-7b90-4230-b46a-86f75eceb7c1 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The owner of a Harrisburg temp agency will serve six months in prison and was ordered to pay nearly $2 million in restitution for failing to collect and pay four years' worth of employment taxes, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Wednesday.
Dary T. Son, 37, of Harrisburg, failed to collect and pay the Internal Revenue Service nearly $592,000 in taxes on her employees' behalf between 2015 and 2019, according to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam.
Son is the owner of DS Agency, a temporary staffing company, Karam said.
She also failed to pay to the IRS an equivalent amount that she owed as their employer, Karam said.
Dary Son is the younger sister of Vanny Son, who was previously prosecuted for conspiring to defraud the United States through the evasion of employment taxes for his temporary employment agencies for tax years 2007 through 2012, according to Karam.
Before Vanny Son reported to prison in 2015, his wife took over the operation of his employment agency, Son Associates. They later divorced in 2017, Karam said.
Beginning in 2015, Son Associates began, on paper, subcontracting its labor leasing business to other companies controlled by family members of Vanny Son and his then-wife, including DS Agency, LLC, of which Dary Son was the sole member and responsible person for purposes of the IRS, according to Karam.
From 2015 to 2019, DS Agency received and cashed checks from Son Associates for providing workers in the total amount of over $7.7 million. Rather than depositing these payments in a bank account, Dary Son cashed these checks at a check cashing business in Harrisburg from 2015 to mid-2017, Karam claims.
Starting in 2018, Vanny Son’s now ex-wife and Dary Son regularly made trips to a check cashing business in Philadelphia, where Dary Son cashed about $3 million in checks in less than a year, Karam said.
The workers employed by Dary Son and her family member’s companies worked regularly at several food manufacturing facilities in and around the Middle District of Pennsylvania, according to Karam.
A number of them were transported to their work sites by Dary Son, and they were generally paid in cash by Vanny Son’s ex-wife, Karam alleges. The ex-wife passed away in 2021, when the investigation remained ongoing and before any charges were filed in this case.
Dary Son never withheld any federal, Social Security, Medicare, or state taxes from her employees’ income, according to Karam. She likewise did not pay her employer portion of these taxes, Karam alleges.
As a result, Karam said, she was responsible for $1,183,646.25 in unpaid federal taxes.
Son was ordered to pay this amount in restitution to the IRS.
The case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigations Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ravi Romel Sharma prosecuted the case. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/dary-son-sentencing-failure-to-collect-pay-employee-tax/521-580e3266-e0e4-4f9d-a55a-bf70485f4776 | 2023-07-12T22:28:10 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/dary-son-sentencing-failure-to-collect-pay-employee-tax/521-580e3266-e0e4-4f9d-a55a-bf70485f4776 |
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — After 14 years of service as Franklin County's top prosecutor, District Attorney Matthew D. Fogal announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election, claiming "there is no viable path" to re-election for him in the county at this time.
Fogal, who had previously announced plans to run again in January, said his lack of "partisan party affiliation" and his status as an independent made it impossible to win re-election, and that he "(could not) in good conscience ask my friends and neighbors to support me with their signature on nominating papers, and certainly not their subsequent commitment of time, money, or spirit."
Fogal left the Republican party and registered as an independent in 2020, after drawing criticism from the county's GOP leaders at the time for his support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
In his initial re-election announcement in January, Fogal criticized the partisan divide, claiming "reckless party leaders demand that the 'other side' must be despised" and that "this chaos is causing harm to our communities and our society, and cannot be sustained."
Fogal's full statement regarding his decision not to seek re-election, issued on Wednesday, appears below.
"After very thoughtful and deliberate consideration, I have determined that I will not seek another term as District Attorney of Franklin County, PA. Because I am “independent” and without any partisan political party affiliation, there is simply no viable path to re-election in Franklin County at this time. And as such, I cannot in good conscience ask my friends and neighbors to support me with their signature on nominating papers, and certainly not their subsequent commitment of time, money or spirit.
"Fortunately, I have a number of opportunities to continue my professional career, and I look forward to selecting the best path in the coming months.
"It has been my privilege and honor to be the caretaker of this public office. I was taught long ago that a prosecutor must always do the right thing, for the right reasons, no matter what, and that is how I have endeavored to serve to all of the people of this county. To the judges who appointed me to be District Attorney back in 2009, I hope I have honored your decision."
Born and raised in Chambersburg, Fogal is a Shippensburg University graduate who earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law. He has served as a prosecutor in Franklin County since 2002, and was appointed Chief Deputy District Attorney four years later.
He became the county's district attorney in 2009. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-district-attorney-matthew-fogal-wont-seek-re-election/521-b1d72086-8e65-4ab0-97ac-97494b1527eb | 2023-07-12T22:28:16 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-district-attorney-matthew-fogal-wont-seek-re-election/521-b1d72086-8e65-4ab0-97ac-97494b1527eb |
EPHRATA, Pa. — Ephrata Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred in the Lancaster County borough earlier this month.
Over a nine-day span that began on July 3, suspects have entered unlocked vehicles or broken through windows to access vehicles, police said.
The suspects also damaged the steering columns of multiple vehicles in an attempt to start them, police claim.
According to police, two persons of interest have been seen on surveillance video taken near one of the suspected break-ins. Investigators are attempting to identify them, and advise viewers to pay particular attention to the the subjects' clothing, gait and the hairstyles.
Anyone who can assist in identifying the persons of interest is asked to contact Officer Cody Newswanger at 717-738-9200 x238 or leave an anonymous tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/ephrata-police-vehicle-break-in-investigation/521-858d05d1-007c-4395-aead-e0b02315da8a | 2023-07-12T22:28:22 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/ephrata-police-vehicle-break-in-investigation/521-858d05d1-007c-4395-aead-e0b02315da8a |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man charged in May with possession of both child pornography and fentanyl was ordered to stand trial after a recent preliminary hearing, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Martin Alvarado Jr., 33, of the 600 block of West Walnut Street, was arrested by the Lancaster County Drug Task Force and East Hempfield Township Police on May 30 after a raid on a storage unit allegedly registered to him, according to prosecutors.
The search of the storage unit, located on the 1500 block of Cloister Drive, recovered nearly 1,000 fentanyl pills valued at approximately $29,000, authorities said.
Police also found other drug paraphernalia and a Savage .22-caliber rifle, which Alvarado Jr. was prohibited from owning due to a previous felony conviction for distribution of marijuana, according to prosecutors.
Investigators conducted a K9 sniff of the storage unit on May 18 after receiving a tip that Alvarado Jr. was storing drugs there. The K9 officer had a positive reaction for the presence of illegal narcotics, according to police.
A search warrant was executed on the storage locker on May 30, prosecutors said.
Alvarado Jr. later gave police written permission to conduct a search of his phone. A second search warrant was obtained, and a forensic examination of the device uncovered 164 images depicting child pornography, according to police.
Alvarado Jr. is charged with with possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, person not to possess a firearm, five counts of sexual abuse of children – child pornography and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
The drug and firearm charges are being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Rall, while the child pornography charges are being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Lapp.
Magisterial District Judge Brian Chudzik ordered that the charges be held over for court following the preliminary hearing.
Alvarado Jr. is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. He was remanded to Lancaster County Prison on $500,000 bail for the drug docket and $100,000 bail on the child porn docket. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/martin-alvarado-jr-preliminary-hearing-drug-possession-firearms-child-porn/521-16701145-9834-43c0-935a-53a598aca694 | 2023-07-12T22:28:28 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/martin-alvarado-jr-preliminary-hearing-drug-possession-firearms-child-porn/521-16701145-9834-43c0-935a-53a598aca694 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Customers of the Manheim Area Water and Sewer Authority (MAWSA) are encouraged to conserve water for the next 24 hours.
According to MAWSA, due to a significant water main break in the system, all customers have been asked to conserve water.
MAWSA customers are encouraged to limit all water use to essential needs only through 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 13. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/manheim-residents-asked-conserve-water-24-hours/521-c88a2bcc-3ba5-4594-be16-4d163809de39 | 2023-07-12T22:28:34 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/manheim-residents-asked-conserve-water-24-hours/521-c88a2bcc-3ba5-4594-be16-4d163809de39 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — After years of practice and competing in local competitions, 89-year-old Willow Valley Communities resident Rachel Williams is going for the table tennis gold and the national title at the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, proving age is just a number.
“I wanted to do something that was different,” Williams said
Williams began playing table tennis in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdowns. She purchased a ping pong ball shooting robot to help her improve her aim and coordination. She says the game was too fast-paced for her at first, however, she was determined to improve.
“Who’s telling me I can’t do it, so I changed the conversation,” Williams said.
Williams spent hours practicing and gradually learned the ins and outs of the game. She later began playing against other residents in the community.
In 2021, she competed in Lancaster County’s Senior Games and placed second. In 2022, Williams returned and placed first. These local victories qualified her to participate at the national level.
“It’s one of those things I’ve been picturing in my mind is how to play the game as graciously as I could and as well as I could,” Williams said.
Williams hopes she can bring home the gold but says she’s leaving for Pittsburgh to have fun and enjoy the comradery of the games.
“That would really be the epitome of excitement,” she told FOX43 News.
However, table tennis isn’t the only activity Williams has picked up. She enjoys tap-dancing and outdoor activities that get her moving. She adheres to an exercise schedule that has helped her maintain an active lifestyle even in her senior years.
Staff at Willow Valley hope a win could inspire other residents to take on something new.
"She would come back and be that perfect example of what ‘live your life forward’ is like at Willow Valley,” said Stacy Musser, senior director for resident life and Wellness Valley.
Williams is expected to compete at the games on Monday, July 15. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/retirement-senior-competition-athlete-table-tennis-national/521-c77a2d56-6cc0-4e39-b284-6874d5da0c76 | 2023-07-12T22:28:41 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/retirement-senior-competition-athlete-table-tennis-national/521-c77a2d56-6cc0-4e39-b284-6874d5da0c76 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Temperatures are expected to hit the 90s in south central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, and thankfully, there are some places to escape the heat.
Harrisburg Parks and Recreation invited the public to a free community day event at the Jackson Lick Pool.
Health experts said that even without a pool to cool the community down, there are other ways to protect yourself from the heat.
For starters, they say to wear loose and light-colored clothing when out in the sweltering sun.
If you have to work outside, health experts recommend to avoid doing so in the highest heat of the day—that's the times between noon and 3 p.m.
But the most important thing to remember is staying hydrated. Health experts say that even means drinking water before you're thirsty.
The best way to know you're hydrated? Well, it might not be the prettiest thing to think about, but health experts suggest monitoring your urine. They say your urine should be a clear and light-colored. If it's a dark yellow or almost a "tea color," that's a sign you need to drink more water.
Health experts also say to listen to your body. It could be the best way to protect yourself from a heat-related illness.
"Your body is going to continue to talk; you're going to feel your heart and you're going to get short of breath, you're going to sweat profusely, and then you're going to stop sweating. And that's an extremely dangerous sign," said Dr. Dan Bledsoe, EMS Medical Director at UPMC. "That's a sign of incipient heatstroke and it's a signal to get inside, get into the cool immediately and be ready for that."
Bledsoe also said older people are the most susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
Even if you have the pool to cool yourself off this summer, Bledsoe said it's important to wear sunscreen and protective clothing to shield your skin from the sun. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/temperatures-rising-health-experts-precautions-stay-cool-heat-wave/521-bb844ea7-0bea-42a2-b58b-d2173f8bc461 | 2023-07-12T22:28:47 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/temperatures-rising-health-experts-precautions-stay-cool-heat-wave/521-bb844ea7-0bea-42a2-b58b-d2173f8bc461 |
TERRE HILL, Pa. — The Terre Hill Community Days Festival kicks off tomorrow, and organizers are hoping the public attends.
All the money raised through the event will go towards the improvement of Terre Hill Memorial Park.
The annual Terre Hill Days Community Festival will be held this July 13 - 16.
The annual event features free nightly musical entertainment as well as food, children’s activities, games and carnival rides. Over a dozen food vendors will be in attendance with an assortment of delicious food. Admission and parking are free.
“We’re actually celebrating 75 years this year that somebody had the foresight to obtain this land and make this park for us,” said Craig Styer, vice president of Terre Hill Committee.
The money will go towards mulch for the playground, maintenance, repairs to the kitchen equipment and other improvements in the park.
“We’ve been updating some buildings, and we’re hoping to build a new building and do some constant maintenance,” said Styer.
Highlights this year include oldies band The Nomads on Thursday night, Nashville recording artist Jess Zimmerman on Friday night and the Josh Squared Band on Saturday. An arts and crafts fair will also be held Saturday morning, and the event wraps up with fireworks Saturday night at 10 p.m.
Sunday’s events include a community church service and a picnic in the park with entertainment at noon (rides and food are not operating on Sunday). | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/terre-hill-annual-community-days-festival/521-c9984168-d30a-43d5-91e9-05bfb309f3f8 | 2023-07-12T22:28:53 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/terre-hill-annual-community-days-festival/521-c9984168-d30a-43d5-91e9-05bfb309f3f8 |
After concluding another successful school year in the classroom and on the playing fields, Northern Arizona University had 48 student-athletes named to the Big Sky's spring all-academic team, which was released by the conference Tuesday.
To be eligible, a student-athlete must have met the following minimum requirements: participated in at least half of the team's competitions; achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at the conclusion of the most recently completed term; completed at least one academic term at his/her current Big Sky institution.
For outdoor track and field student-athletes, they must have participated in at least half of the team's competitions or competed at the conference championship meet.
In all, the conference placed 641 athletes total from men's and women's outdoor track and field, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, and softball on the all-academic list.
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For Northern Arizona, women's outdoor track and field led the way with 18 representatives, followed by the men's squad with 12. Men's tennis boasted seven selections, and women's tennis had six. Golf provided five to the roll call.
Of the 48 spring all-academic honorees, 30 had a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Seven of those Lumberjacks student-athletes hold a perfect 4.0.
The five squads saw success this season outside of the classroom as well. Both the men's and women's outdoor track and field teams claimed Big Sky titles to complete the calendar sweep. Men's and women's tennis each won regular-season titles as well after finishing undefeated in Big Sky play, ending the year runners-up at the conference tournament. Women's golf finished fourth at the Big Sky championship tournament and named four to all-conference teams.
Combined with 52 all-academic selections from the fall and 41 from the winter, NAU Athletics placed a grand total of 141 student-athletes on all-academic teams this year. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/48-lumberjacks-named-to-big-skys-all-academic-team/article_189dbf2a-20dc-11ee-821b-3b1b2d0f146a.html | 2023-07-12T22:29:39 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/48-lumberjacks-named-to-big-skys-all-academic-team/article_189dbf2a-20dc-11ee-821b-3b1b2d0f146a.html |
TACOMA, Wash. — A federal lawsuit alleges police in Washington state had no plan other than to use deadly force against a fugitive who was on the run in 2020 after shooting a supporter of a far-right group during clashes between supporters of then-President Donald Trump and Black Lives Matter in the streets of Portland, Oregon.
“The actions of the officers, before, during, and after the shooting, show that they either had no plan to arrest the man without injury, made no effort to follow such a plan, or planned to use deadly force from the start," said the lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma by the estate of Michael Forest Reinoehl, who identified as an anti-fascist.
Reinoehl fatally shot Aaron “Jay” Danielson during chaotic clashes between racial injustice protesters and far-right groups who held a pro-Trump car rally in downtown Portland. The shooting attracted Trump's attention and further inflamed tensions in Oregon's largest city, which saw weeks of violent protests against racial injustice and police brutality following George Floyd's murder.
Reinoehl was caught on surveillance video shooting Danielson, a supporter of the far-right group Patriot Prayer, on Aug. 29, 2020, after a demonstration backing Trump.
Trump cheered on the manhunt for Reinoehl, tweeting just before he was killed for police to “Do your job, and do it fast.”
A federal task force was trying to arrest Reinoehl, 48, at an apartment complex in Lacey, near Olympia, in September 2020 when four officers fired at him as he exited his car.
Law enforcement officers in “militia-style fatigues” raced through a quiet residential neighborhood in unmarked vehicles, the lawsuit said: “Meanwhile, the officers sprayed more than 40 bullets through the neighborhood, killing (Reinoehl), grazing a child playing nearby, and striking cars, fences, backyard playground equipment, buildings, and residences."
At least five bullets struck him, the lawsuit said.
A Washington state prosecutor decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed him.
Washington state and local police were operating as a U.S. Marshals Service task force.
“As a matter of policy we do not comment on pending litigation,” Chris Loftis, spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol, said Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice, the city of Lakewood and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Last year, a judge dismissed a federal lawsuit filed against the city of Portland, the mayor and the Multnomah County district attorney by Danielson's estate.
The lawsuit had alleged that negligence around increasingly violent clashes between competing groups in Portland created an environment that encouraged lawlessness and led to the killing. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/anti-fascist-shot-killed-police-washington-state-wrongful-death-lawsuit/281-9a752fdf-0da1-4f82-81b0-6d9a74627d62 | 2023-07-12T22:30:07 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/anti-fascist-shot-killed-police-washington-state-wrongful-death-lawsuit/281-9a752fdf-0da1-4f82-81b0-6d9a74627d62 |
INDIANAPOLIS — A nonprofit organization is inviting Hoosiers to dinner to address the problem of food insecurity on the far east side of Indianapolis.
In a three-mile radius near East 38th Street and Mitthoeffer Road 85,000 people live in an area without a single grocery store to be found.
"To get a visual for people to imagine, Bloomington, Indiana without a grocery store. It would never exist," said Kendra Nowell with the Community Alliance of the Far East Side (CAFE).
20% of Indianapolis residents live in a similar kind of area, an area known as a food desert, where access to fresh food is more than a mile away and not easy to reach.
"Transportation is a barrier and not always easy," Nowell said, explaining she sees people every day, like 73-year-old Donna Jackson, who comes to CAFE for a daily senior lunch.
Jackson hasn’t lived near a grocery store in years.
"They’ve been gone. They’ve been gone. That Kroger, when it left out, that was the closest thing," Jackson said, remembering the grocery stores that used to be nearby, but not anymore.
It’s the same story for Ida Brown.
"I used to live at 46th and Arlington and there was a Kroger there where I could shop, and they moved that one out," Brown said.
"Not only is there a lack of grocery stores in this area, there’s a lack of financial institutions for the community here," said Danny Leckie with Hatch for Hunger, a nonprofit started by Elanco Animal Health CEO Jeff Simmons and his wife.
Hatch for Hunger provides protein to food banks across the country, including here in Indianapolis.
Its next venture will be hosting community dinners on the far east side, bringing people to the dinner table, literally, to address food deserts and food insecurity in the area.
"This is just the beginning. It’s not a swoop-in and be a savior. This is a long-term investment to solve a problem that’s been perpetuated for years," Leckie said.
That investment kicks off this Thursday night. An empty gym at the CAFE headquarters will soon be filled with tables, families, food and community partners.
"We’re expecting about 150 people, including the families and volunteers and employees from Hatch and CAFE," said Jayden Turner with Hatch for Hunger.
Turner led the community dinner project for Hatch for Hunger.
"Going to have a good dinner. Fried chicken, pot roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and a garden salad," Turner said, listing the menu. "Nothing like a good dinner with the people you love."
People like Donna Jackson and Ida Brown, people who call the far east side home and want a seat at the table at future community dinners or otherwise. A seat they hope will come with a voice when it comes to deciding how to make their neighborhoods better and address the problem of the food dessert in which they’re living.
"Just sign us up and we’ll be there," Jackson said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-dinners-food-deserts-food-insecurity-on-indianapolis-east-side/531-2fb5729e-69b0-43c4-b731-a83e6f9423ac | 2023-07-12T22:30:37 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-dinners-food-deserts-food-insecurity-on-indianapolis-east-side/531-2fb5729e-69b0-43c4-b731-a83e6f9423ac |
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — The Bella Vista City Council members have unanimously voted to repeal an ordinance passed in December 2022 that regulated short-term rentals in Bella Vista.
The council also voted 4-2 to adopt a different, and reportedly less restrictive ordinance related to short-term rentals and to include an emergency clause that makes the ordinance effective immediately.
The new ordinance mandates owners of short-term rental units obtain a permit from the city, as well as caps the total number of permits allowed within the city at 600. It requires the applicant to provide contact information and proof of the submission of local taxes.
The new ordinance also regulates guest occupancy at each rental unit, set at a maximum of 3 guests per bedroom, which aligns with the state’s fire code.
The new ordinance does not address anything related to septic systems, safety inspections, or insurance requirements.
Any permits that have already been issued from the city will remain valid for one year from the date of the new ordinance, July 12, and permit holders need not reapply. New permit applications will be available from Community Development Services soon.
As of July 12, there are 506 known short-term rentals in the city, said Council Member Doug Fowler, who also serves as the chairman of the A&P Commission.
To date, the city has issued 149 permits, with 144 pending.
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PITTSBURGH — Channel 11′s Chief Investigative Reporter Rick Earle has obtained an internal memo that details the Pittsburgh Police Bureau’s plan for dealing with a recent uptick in violence on East Carson Street, a popular night spot with bars, restaurants and clubs.
In response to a shooting last weekend, and other recent incidents of violence, Earle has learned that seven Pittsburgh police officers will now be stationed on East Carson Street overnight beginning next Thursday through Sunday. They will continue to patrol the area every weekend.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto confirmed the reallocation of manpower in an interview Wednesday morning.
“We will have increased presence with all of our units throughout this weekend, and then they’ll be a dedicated patrol that starts next weekend,” said Chief Scirotto.
The seven officers, known as the Southside Entertainment Patrol, will work four 10-hour days Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“We’re working with the business owners. We’ve been for quite some time now but much more intentional over the last two months and coming up with creative solutions together, understanding that this is not just a police issue. We all have to own the environment down there and work together to improve it,” said Scirotto.
After the most recent shooting, the Carson City Saloon announced it would be temporarily closing because of the uptick in violence.
Channel 11 spoke to business owners earlier this week, who expressed frustration dealing with the city for the past several years.
“We need results. We’ve been having meetings for over two years over 50 of them and we are in the same situation,” said Rich Cupka, owner of Cupka’s Café, a bar on Carson Street.
Last summer, in response to a spate of shootings, Mayor Ed Gainey spent a night on East Carson Street, walking up and down the popular stretch with Councilman Bruce Kraus, who’s represented the area for years.
Police last summer beefed up patrols, altered traffic patterns to create a safety lane and banned parking in certain areas. They tagged and towed a number of cars.
It’s unclear if any of those measures have been implemented this year.
Chief Scirotto tells Channel 11 that one of the big problems continues to be an influx of underage kids hanging outside the clubs on the street and in parking lots.
Scirotto had a very strong message for those juveniles.
“Those that aren’t over 21, find somewhere else because this won’t be the environment for you. I assure you that,” warned Scirotto.
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We want to share an update on Channel 11′s Alby Oxenreiter as many of you have been asking about him and wondering why he has not been seen on television recently. Alby is now at home recovering from open heart surgery, which he had one month ago. He developed a major blood infection that traveled to his heart. The surgeon replaced two heart valves, but other complications from the surgery have delayed his recovery. Alby is making progress, but a full recovery will be a long road ahead.
Alby is very grateful for the prayers, thoughts and well-wishes that have kept his spirits positive during this difficult time. Alby is thankful for the doctors, nurses and medical staff for their dedication and care. He is also grateful for the love and support of his family and friends. Alby asks for continued prayers and respect for his privacy at this time.
Alby Oxenreiter has been a fixture in Pittsburgh sports for decades and is one of the longest-running local sports anchors in Pennsylvania. He anchors sports on Channel 11 News and Channel 11 News on Fox 53, where he previously worked before joining WPXI in 2006. Alby is a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Mount Lebanon High School.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — The fentanyl crisis is prompting medical professionals to re-evaluate how they treat hospital patients experiencing pain. In some cases, they’re trying to avoid the use of synthetic opioids. Physician Assistant Arianna Campbell has worked for years in emergency and addiction medicine, administering fentanyl to treat acute pain as many hospitals across the country do. “The way we use fentanyl in a medical setting is much different than what you hear outside of a medical setting, and it works really well,” says Campbell. “We use small amounts of it. It lasts for a short period of time, and it works really quickly,” she said.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Medical professionals have safely used it for years to treat patients. But outside hospital walls, the impact of skyrocketing overdose deaths is leading to new thinking including inside emergency rooms, where life and death decisions are made every day. “We know we over-prescribed, over-administered opioids for a long period of time,” says Campbell.
In 2020, the American Hospital Association established guidelines related to using opioids.
The organization gave us this statement, which says they “increasingly recommend incorporating non-opioid pain management techniques for both acute and chronic pain.”
We spoke with some in the medical field who say alternative options can range from other types of painkillers to more holistic approaches.
Dr. Fahmi Farah works at a hospital in Texas. She says there needs to be a balance – a conversation between physicians and patients to get the best treatment without contributing to the addiction problem happening on the nation’s streets. “We definitely have to have oversight so that it’s not overused, and we don’t create an epidemic of you know, drug addicts,” said Dr. Farah.
For those like Campbell, on the frontlines of both the E.R. and addiction, the focus remains on safety and choices, while giving patients a voice in their care. “I’m going to give them a lot of alternatives, a lot of other ways that they can treat their pain,” said Campbell.
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TARENTUM, Pa. — An Ohio man is facing charges for allegedly stealing $15,000 worth of fragrances from Macy’s in Tarentum.
According to court documents, Angelo Dowdell, 25, stole $5,000 in fragrances in a garment bag from the same Macy’s location on three different dates in May and June.
Officers were called to the store on Tuesday when Dowdell returned. Once on scene, police were told Dowdell had stolen from that location before.
Police looked into the registration on the car Dowdell arrived in, and it came back as an Enterprise rental car.
Dowdell was walking towards the car when police approached him and said he was being detained because of possible theft incidents.
Police learned his garment bag was lined with duct tape, which prevents scanner systems from being activated.
When police asked Dowdell what his name was, he allegedly told them “Lebron Lucas” and said his birthday was in 1979.
The rental car was taken for police to search it.
Dowdell was arrested and taken to the Frazer police station, where police were able to confirm his identity. There were multiple warrants out for his arrest.
He is now in the Allegheny County Jail.
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PITTSBURGH — A local man was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for robbery and shooting a gun during a robbery, as well as violations of supervised release.
According to the Department of Justice, Deon Reese, 48, from Pittsburgh, took part in a robbery in which the victim was shot and nearly killed in March 2017.
The victim had extensive injuries from the shooting, officials said.
Officials also said Reese tried to obstruct justice by trying to convince the victim not to cooperate with the investigation and his prosecution.
The judge said Reese’s sentence was based on a number of factors, including the seriousness of the offense and his criminal history.
According to officials, Reese was on federal supervised release during the robbery.
The judge imposed a sentence of 22 and a half years in prison for the robbery charge and an additional sentence of two years for the supervised release violations.
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PITTSBURGH — Finding fresh and healthy food options for dinner is challenging when the closest store is miles away.
It’s an issue impacting several Pittsburgh neighborhoods such as Hazelwood, Allentown and Arlington.
“We know that the pandemic had a large effect on those Mom and Pop shops that so many Pittsburghers relied upon for years and decades.” Said Stephen O’Brion, Advocacy Coordinator for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
O’Brion and other food justice advocates outlined a spending plan for a $3 million food and justice fund before the City Council.
“If this fund can do anything is just to make things a little easier by creating those access points,” said O’Brion.
During 2023 budget negotiations, the council approved using $3 million for the food justice fund.
Here’s how the money could be divided:
- $1.5 million on grants for non-profits
- $1.1 million to urban farming, community markets and grocery stores
- $150, 000 to a third-party organization to manage the initiative
- $233,000 to hire a food justice coordinator
The money is on the table. It’s a matter of finalizing details so that underserved communities have access to fresh food on their dinner tables.
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German auto supplier Wenker, Inc. picks Greenville County for new US headquarters. Here's why.
Wenker Inc. announced it will be establishing new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County.
The automotive supplier’s $3.1 million investment will create 27 jobs, according to a press release.
Operations for the German auto supplier company will move into a 131,400-square-foot facility off Highway 14 in Greer. The facility is expected to be complete by the middle of 2024.
The press release stated "success at its smaller operation in Spartanburg County (launched in 2016) prompted Wenker, Inc. to explore larger possibilities."
Wenker Inc. had been located at 1097 Highway 101 S, Suite D5, near Greer in Spartanburg County.
“We are always pleased when a fine international organization like Wenker, Inc. chooses to expand its South Carolina presence by growing in Greenville County,” Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp said. “The company’s six decades of excellence in industrial production and engineering is an ideal addition to Greenville’s booming automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors, and we wish them success here long into the future.”
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Wenker Inc., specializing in metal and steel, provides plant engineering and fabricated metal products for the automotive industry.
“We are very proud to build our new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, a community which felt like home from day one," said Stefan Leers, Wenker, Inc. Germany Chief Executive Officer and Owner.
Individuals interested in applying for a job with Wenker, Inc. should visit the company’s careers page.
Savannah Moss covers Greenville County politics and growth & development. Reach her via email at smoss@gannett.com. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/07/12/german-auto-supplier-wenker-picks-greenville-county-for-us-headquarters-greer-spartanburg/70407219007/ | 2023-07-12T22:35:33 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/07/12/german-auto-supplier-wenker-picks-greenville-county-for-us-headquarters-greer-spartanburg/70407219007/ |
SC Peach Festival: Lainey Wilson concert expected to bring 7k to Gaffney, Lake Welchel
The small town of Gaffney will experience an influx of visitors on Friday, July 14.
The South Carolina Peach Festival anticipates 7,000 attendees for Friday's Lainey Wilson concert at Lake Welchel. The "Heart Like A Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine" country singer recently opened the CMA Fest in Nashville.
Wilson is also well known for her songs and performance as "Abby" on the hit series, "Yellowstone."
Running from Wednesday, July 12 through Saturday, June 22, the Peach Festival will feature a variety of events for all ages.
According to festival chairman Ronnie Benton, last year's events, combined, saw a turnout of 25,000. He anticipates the crowds to surpass last year's attendance with thousands of fans turning out for Wilson's show.
This isn't the SC Peach Festival's first rodeo in hosting a big headliner. George Jones, George Straight, Garth Brooks, the Oak Ridge Boys, Lee Greenwood, Kathy Mattea, Travis Tritt and Reba McEntire, among others, have all taken the stage for the Gaffney fest.
What to know before attending Friday's Lainey Wilson concert at Lake Welchel
Tickets to see Lainey Wilson in Gaffney can be purchased here. General admission tickets are $79.
Gates open at 3p.m. for parking and entry will start at 5 p.m. for the concert. Attendees are advised to purchase parking prior to arrival. Parking tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.
Live music will begin at Lake Welchel's Jolly Park at 6 p.m. Craig Henry, Ben Chapman, Drew Parker and Randy Houser will perform before Wilson takes the stage at approximately 9:45 p.m.
General admission attendees can bring chairs to Friday's concert.
The SC Highway Patrol will be directing traffic. Guests will need to pass through metal detectors to attend the concert.
More about Lainey Wilson
Known for her bell-bottoms and wide-brimmed hats, Wilson was CMA's 2022 Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year and ACM's 2022 New Female Artist of the Year. With six CMA nominations in 2022, she became just the fourth artist to receive six or more nominations as a first-time nominee.
She was Billboard's Top New Country Artist of 2021 and earned CMT’s 2022 Breakout Artist of the Year. The Louisiana native earned her first No. 1 with her ACM Song of the Year, "Things A Man Oughta Know," in 2021.
She recorded "Never Say Never" with Cole Swindell and reached the top of the Billboard country chart. This was followed by her 2022 smash-hit single, "Heart Like a Truck" on her critically acclaimed "Bell Bottom Country" album.
More about the SC Peach Festival
In addition to the concert Friday night, the SC Peach Festival will also feature a dessert judging contest along with arts and crafts vendors.
"On Saturday morning, we will have the parade at 10 a.m. where one of our Grand Marshalls will be Tyler Reese Tritt, who is also playing that evening at Jolly Park," said Jessica Dover, the Peach Festival's secretary. "She is Travis Tritt's daughter, and Travis was our Grand Marshall back in the 90s."
Saturday, July 15, will feature a carnival, dog show, car cruise-in and wrestling. On the following weekend, Saturday the 22, the Peach Festival Pageant at Limestone University will take place at 2 p.m. The evening will wrap up with a dirt track race at Cherokee Speedway at 7 p.m.
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GOLDENDALE — Reaching rural communities to support families who fight food insecurity has become a mission for Anna Henschel. This big-city Chicago resident came to Klickitat County in 2022 and has taken to rural life like a fish takes to water. “Getting to know another community and learn about it is really cool,” Henschel said.
Henschel and her partner came to the area to be with her family and found a new life in providing support to people in need through working for the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Food Bank Network. She was originally hired at WAGAP’s main food bank warehouse in Bingen, but when the Mobile Food Bank became a reality, she raised her hand. She quickly took on the coordinator role, helping create a new traveling network throughout rural communities in geographically challenging areas.
This spring, Henschel happily added the Goldendale Food Bank to her schedule.
“I totally lucked into this community,” she said, noting she is on a mission to forge new relationships and create a welcoming environment for clients and volunteers. “I want to be here and give back.”
Henschel finds that her roles in Bingen, Goldendale and the Mobile Food Bank are intertwined as she connects with people and they get familiar with each other.
“As I get to know people, I can let them know what option is more convenient for them,” Henschel said. “And if they go to a Mobile Food Bank once a month, they’ll see me and feel more comfortable.”
Henschel also said clients are helping to spread the word about these services, making the WAGAP Food Bank Network even more effective. Additionally, these interactions also help give her new ideas so the teams can provide even better service. This has led to new efforts to broaden the mobile routes. People in eastern Klickitat used to drive to Goldendale to obtain services. Now the truck stops in communities like Wishram, Dallesport, Roosevelt and Bickleton.
Glenwood was also recently added to the mobile route on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 2 p.m., stopping at Glenwood School. This new location is helping to reach more people who previously had to travel 30-45 minutes to the nearest Food Bank point.
The Mobile Food Bank runs throughout Skamania and Klickitat counties during its weekly Thursday routes and rotates locations. A complete list of the schedule can be found online at wagap.org/food-banks-nutrition, along with contact information for the brick-and-mortar sites in Bingen, Stevenson, Klickitat, and Goldendale.
Minimizing waste is also high on the team’s priority list, and they found another way to partner with local farmers and families by putting out notices for leftovers that are available for animal feed. This program is free and open to all community members. It helps move things like broccoli and romaine lettuce that are no longer in prime condition for human consumption to the farm to help feed animals.
A happy side effect of this new energy that Henschel brings is a revitalization of the volunteer base in Goldendale. Henschel said she posted to social media that she was looking for volunteers and got immediate results.
“People are responding,” she said. “We are making good connections, and word of mouth is also making a noticeable difference.”
She finds this positive energy is also improving the experience of clients who utilize the services. “Our volunteers work hard to create an environment that is welcoming, that people feel respected and are not ashamed to be utilizing the resources,” Henschel said.
She’s proud that the team has revamped the Goldendale space to make it more inviting for clients and more efficient for providing services. She said people are welcomed inside and can now interact with staff, improving the opportunity to connect clients with additional WAGAP services that might help make their lives better.
“I love interacting with people,” Henschel said. “I get to know and remember people. That’s one of the really cool things, month after month, getting to know people and feeling like I’m in the community. I’m recognizable there and permanent. It’s good for me and for them.”
To learn more about WAGAP Food Banks, including Goldendale or Mobile Food Bank, information is available online at www.wagap.org/food-banks-nutrition or by phone Monday through Thursday at 509-493-2662 extension 208. Walk-ins are welcome during local office business hours, and someone new to WAGAP services can also start their intake process online at www.wagap.org/start. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/news/local/city-native-finds-joy-purpose-with-wagap/article_da4c78f6-2009-11ee-b698-ab3b19145163.html | 2023-07-12T22:36:30 | 0 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/news/local/city-native-finds-joy-purpose-with-wagap/article_da4c78f6-2009-11ee-b698-ab3b19145163.html |
We live in a friendly little community. We see people we haven’t met at the store or post office and wonder, do they live here or are they just visiting?
The Glenwood Homemakers will host their first ever Meet and Greet gathering at Hoodenpyl Park in beautiful downtown Glenwood on Saturday, July 15. This is a way for all of us to meet new residents and make them feel welcome and at home in our great little community. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Hotdogs, burgers, lemonade, and utensils will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and a lawn chair. I have a feeling this is going to be a really fun evening.
Here are a couple reminders regarding two Glenwood school summer programs that have sign-up deadlines. Summer school will start July 10. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Lunch and transportation will be provided for the students. If you haven’t yet enrolled your child in the summer school program, it’s not too late. This program is for grades kindergarten through 8. I know the kids had a blast in the summer school program last year and this year will also be a lot of fun mixed with the learning.
Swimming Lessons at the Goldendale pool will take place July 17-28, Monday through Friday. The bus will leave the Glenwood school at 11:30 a.m. and return to the school at approximately 2:30 p.m. each day. Swimming lessons are provided free of charge to Glenwood students. Out-of-district students are welcome to join the Glenwood kids for this fun program. Cost for out-of-district is $25 each. Call Mrs. Troh at 509-364-3438 to sign your child up for this great program.
Mary Pierce writes about the community of Glenwood every other week in Columbia Gorge News. Please send any news items to gmpierce09@gmail.com. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/local/glenwood-news-meet-and-greet-gathering-scheduled-for-july-15/article_6e8b61bc-2019-11ee-898c-53de8a7ec395.html | 2023-07-12T22:38:11 | 1 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/local/glenwood-news-meet-and-greet-gathering-scheduled-for-july-15/article_6e8b61bc-2019-11ee-898c-53de8a7ec395.html |
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday ordered the state’s investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to temporarily not disconnect customers for nonpayment if that customer was in the process of applying for energy assistance programs.
In a release, PUCO said that utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting customers for nonpayment for 30 days after the customer applied for Winter and Summer Crisis programs, Home Energy Assistance Programs or the Percentage of Income Payment Plan.
The commission said that this order is in addition to existing consumer protections around nonpayment disconnections, such as a 14-day notice before disconnection, the ability to get medical certifications to retain or restore service for 30 days and protection from the power being disconnected if the customer has filed a complaint with PUCO in a “bona fide dispute” over their bill.
PUCO also said that later this summer it expects to issue its annual “special reconnect order,” which allows people who are disconnected or threatened with disconnection to pay up to $175 to have service restored or maintained once per winter heating season, usually mid-October through mid-April.
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Police are looking for a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead after she was attempting to cross a street in North Philadelphia on Thursday, July 6.
The incident occurred at 3:30 a.m. at 2700 north Broad Street, when Tamarah Savage, 35, was attempting to cross the street and was hit by a white 2006-2013 Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows in the northbound lanes, according to police.
The driver of the Impala did not stop and fled northbound on Broad Street, police said.
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Medics pronounced Savage, from North Philly, dead at the scene at 3:41 a.m.
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BANGOR -- Last year, Governor Mills signed her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan into law.
The plan provides $300 million in workforce investments, including up to two years of free tuition for high school students enrolling in a Maine community college full-time.
Governor Mills extended that program for an additional two years when she signed the state budget Tuesday.
"We are ecstatic that Governor Mills and the Legislature supported the continuation of free community college. This is an important program to help young people reach their goals and dreams," said Liz Russell, President of Eastern Maine Community College.
The $15 million investment will allow students graduating from high school in 2024 and 2025 to attend any Maine community college without paying a dollar in tuition or fees relating to course equipment.
Statistics from the Maine Community College System have shown this program is working, with 6,400 members of the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 taking advantage of the program.
Now in its second year, Russell is expecting even more students to enroll.
"This year, we are going to be beyond our pre-pandemic numbers," said Russell.
Michael Eastman is both the Student Ambassador and Student Senate President for Eastern Maine Community College.
He says this program provides a big boost for Maine's economy.
"We are seeing trades decline and people doing the trades so having them available for all students at a low cost, low to no cost, for graduating classes that are eligible is very important," said Eastman.
More importantly, Eastman appreciates the Governor making a difference for those less fortunate, allowing them to chase their dreams.
"A lot of them [students] are coming from families that make a little bit more money than others so they're not qualifying for that financial aid help and having that free college initiative is very crucial because. If not, they would've gone to a four-year institution and it would've cost them a lot more money," said Eastman. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/governor-mills-extends-free-community-college/article_928ab2a0-20f7-11ee-882a-5302271222d1.html | 2023-07-12T22:42:20 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/governor-mills-extends-free-community-college/article_928ab2a0-20f7-11ee-882a-5302271222d1.html |
AUGUSTA -- On Monday, the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee approved a five-year plan to help Maine farmers impacted by forever chemicals.
The plan has a budget of roughly $70 million.
According to PFAS Fund Director Beth Valentine, $30 million will go directly to impacted farmers to replace lost income.
Another $20 million will be available for the state to purchase and manage contaminated properties that farmers want to sell.
Valentine says this funding is crucial to help those affected by PFAS.
"The PFAS Fund amplifies all of the existing support and brings online three new avenues of support: the land acquisition, the research and the health care. Having Maine out in front with this comprehensive plan for what to look at, what sort of assistance is needed and the magnitude of the need," said Valentine.
Valentine says she expects funding for most parts of the plan to be available as early as next year.
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Sheriff's Office giving away steering wheel locks to Kia or Hyundai vehicle owners
CANTON – The Stark County Sheriff's Office will give free steering wheel locks, while supplies last, to anyone with a Kia or Hyundai vehicle manufactured between 2011 and 2022.
The giveaway is in response to nationwide vehicle thefts involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022.
The nationwide trend involves a group calling themselves the “Kia Boyz” on TikTok and YouTube. The thieves steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles, take the vehicles on joyrides and use them to commit crimes. They steal vehicles that lack ignition immobilizers, breaking into a rear window to avoid setting off the car alarm, removing the steering wheel column, and using either a screwdriver or USB charging cable to start the vehicle.
Stark County communities have fallen victim to these crimes with hundreds reported across Stark County so far in 2023. The incidents tend to occur in the evening hours in residential areas. However, business and organization parking lots have also been targeted.
To get a free steering wheel lock, go to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, 4500 Atlantic Blvd. NE between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To receive the lock, you must present a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Supplies are limited.
For more information, contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office’s director of community engagement at 330-430-3889. Citizens can also communicate with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office using the mobile app, which can be downloaded for free via the app store on any smartphone by searching Stark Sheriff Ohio. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/sheriffs-office-gives-away-steering-wheel-locks-for-kias-hyundais/70407252007/ | 2023-07-12T22:47:48 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/sheriffs-office-gives-away-steering-wheel-locks-for-kias-hyundais/70407252007/ |
Canton to spray for mosquitoes
CANTON – Mosquito spraying will occur in the following areas, according to the Canton City Public Health Department:
July 17-19: northwest area of Canton, with east boundary of Market Avenue, north boundary of city limits, west boundary of city limits, and south boundary of Tuscarawas Street.
July 20-21: southwest area of Canton, with east boundary of Market Avenue, north boundary of Tuscarawas Street, west boundary of city limits, and south boundary of city limits.
July 24-25: northeast area of Canton, with east boundary of city limits, north boundary of city limits, west boundary of Market Avenue, and south boundary of Tuscarawas Street.
July 26: southeast area of Canton, with east boundary of city limits, north boundary of Tuscarawas Street, west boundary of Market Avenue, and south boundary of city limits.
Spraying will be from 9 p.m. until midnight. In case of rain, windy conditions or low temperatures on any of the above scheduled dates, spraying will be rescheduled for July 27 and 28.
Residents with respiratory ailments should take necessary precautions to protect themselves, and beekeepers should protect their hives. Contact Environmental Health Supervisor Gus Dria at gdria@cantonhealth.org or 330-438-4647 if you have questions. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/07/12/canton-to-spray-for-mosquitoes/70405371007/ | 2023-07-12T22:47:48 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/07/12/canton-to-spray-for-mosquitoes/70405371007/ |
Jackson Township contracts with tech company after computer 'network incident'
Jackson Township trustees
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION: The board authorized a $7,500 contract with BPI Information Systems.
DISCUSSION: The company will provide tech work related to a “network incident affecting the function of multiple systems” reported by the township government late last week.
In a prepared statement from the township Administrator and Law Director Michael Vaccaro on Friday afternoon stated, “Officials are working with external cybersecurity experts to work through the problem. An investigation has been launched into the matter, which has not resulted in any known access of unauthorized, personal or employee data.”
The trustees' office assured residents on Friday that primary services including fire, police and emergency medical (EMT) have not been interrupted.
Neither Vaccaro nor trustees would comment any further on the BPI contract or the incident.
OTHER ACTION:
- Authorized Canton Floors to replace the flooring in multiple locations throughout the Safety Center at a cost of $67,293. The Safety Center has the original flooring from when it was built over 20 years ago.
- Appointed a new highway labor specialist, Jameson Rohley at $26 an hour effective July 10.
- Approved closing the amphitheater parking lot for a car show starting 6 a.m. on July 18 through 11 p.m. on July 19.
- Approved sending notices to the county auditor for fees and expenses for mowing noxious weeds at the following locations: 4807 Brunnerdale Ave. NW, 7811 Parkford St. NW, and a 1-acre lot on Portage Street NW.
UP NEXT: Meet at 5 p.m. July 25 at the Township Hall.
Patricia Faulhaber | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/jackson/2023/07/12/jackson-township-hires-tech-company-after-computer-network-incident/70405305007/ | 2023-07-12T22:47:49 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/jackson/2023/07/12/jackson-township-hires-tech-company-after-computer-network-incident/70405305007/ |
Peoria Civic Center seeking to sell naming rights to the facility
The Peoria Civic Center could have a new name soon.
On Wednesday the Peoria Civic Center Authority announced it is searching for "interested parties" who might want to buy the exclusive naming rights for the facility in downtown Peoria, according to a news release.
“The Peoria Civic Center Authority is excited about the prospect of sharing the venue’s success with a corporate naming partner," said Peoria Civic Center Authority Chair Yvonne Greer Batton. "The PCC is experiencing incredible momentum in terms of its premier events and entertainment, capital improvements, industry recognition, and regional patronage. This momentum would undoubtedly enhance a corporate brand, draw state/national attention, and allow both entities to be of greater service across the Peoria community at large.”
The Civic Center hosts a variety of events throughout the years, including concerts, stand up comedy shows and other live events. The Civic Center is also the homes to Bradley University basketball and the Peoria Rivermen hockey team.
Receiving funding from both the state and city government, the Peoria Civic Center is slated to undergo $40 million in renovations over the next two years.
History of the Civic Center
The Peoria Civic Center was the crowning achievement of former Mayor Richard Carver, who paved the way for the center to open in 1982.
At the time of its inception, the Civic Center was built in Peoria with an idea it would be unrivaled by any other venues in downstate Illinois. Many consider the Civic Center to be a catalyst that revitalized a crumbling downtown Peoria.
On June 6, 1982, the Civic Center held its first concert, a sold-out show by musician Kenny Rogers.
It is still selling out shows in 2023 and hosts 275 events annually.
In 2007 the Civic Center added its Great Hall, Ballroom and Exhibit Room D.
More:In the 1960s, the plan to construct Civic Center was an effort to save Downtown Peoria | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-civic-center-seeking-to-sell-naming-rights/70406369007/ | 2023-07-12T22:55:22 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-civic-center-seeking-to-sell-naming-rights/70406369007/ |
Peoria unveils multi-million dollar plan to overhaul its riverfront. Here are the details
Peoria's riverfront is set to undergo a multi-million dollar facelift in a sweeping plan that will overhaul sidewalks, foliage and aesthetics near downtown.
The Peoria City Council will hear about a riverfront redevelopment plan designed by Terra Engineering at its July 25 meeting.
"The plan includes a dog park, kayak launch, sports courts, recreational structures, expanded hardscape for the Riverfront Market, and more," the city said in a news release.
Peoria's Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on the plan on Aug. 3, and the City Council will vote on it on Aug. 8.
Funding of $15 million is supposed to come from the state for the project, as it was allocated once again in the state budget. Peoria civic leaders are still waiting for the money to be released by the state.
More:Peoria Civic Center seeking to sell naming rights to the facility
A federal grant for flood protection will help fund the project.
"We already have heard from the public that our riverfront is one of our greatest resources," Mayor Rita Ali said in a statement. "The proposed Riverfront Plan will be a major draw to visitors and community members alike."
The redevelopment project began in 2017 with an evaluation of Riverfront Village. In 2018, Riverfront Village was torn down and planning to revitalize the riverfront from the Bob Michel Bridge to the Murray Baker Bridge began.
"Through robust public input, the designers have created a plan that is for all interests and abilities," Ali's statement said. "This will be a space for temporary and permanent programs with elements from our complete streets and bicycle plans. The design is also sensitive to the surrounding ecosystem while also considering the dynamic properties of the river.”
From the archive:Peoria riverfront before the Riverfront Village platform | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-illinois-unveils-plan-for-riverfront-revitalization/70407720007/ | 2023-07-12T22:55:28 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/peoria-illinois-unveils-plan-for-riverfront-revitalization/70407720007/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Hawkins County supervisor was named a finalist for the Tennessee Department of Education’s supervisor of the year award.
Brandon Williams, who serves as the career and technical education supervisor for Hawkins County Schools, was one of nine finalists — three from each of the state’s Grand Divisions — announced on Wednesday.
To qualify for the award, “candidates must demonstrate a record of implementing innovative programs and managing and motivating students and staff,” the department said in a release. “Additionally, the nominees must have a minimum of three years of experience as an administrator and a minimum of five years of experience in Tennessee public schools.”
Nine finalists for principal of the year were also announced.
Next, the finalists will be interviewed by a panel made up of department staff and other education officials.
The 2023-24 principal and supervisor of the year will be announced in the fall.
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East Tennessee | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hawkins-county-schools-supervisor-named-finalist-for-state-award/ | 2023-07-12T22:58:12 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hawkins-county-schools-supervisor-named-finalist-for-state-award/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — The historic Jackson House will soon have a historical marker outside the home to note its significance to the Tampa community.
The 24-room rooming house on Zack Street welcomed Black travelers during Jim Crow when other places would not.
Over the years, there have been many efforts to save the home, despite its current state of disrepair.
10 Investigates got advanced wording of the marker, which reads:
"The historic Jackson Boarding House was originally constructed as a private residence by Moses and Sarah Jackson in the late 1890s. It was converted by the family for use as a boarding house, with the Jacksons living in the home as well. That conversion may have begun as early as 1910, but the house grew in importance and in physical size after the opening of Tampa Union Station, a railroad passenger and freight station.
"The proximity of the Jacksons’ boarding house to the new railroad station – less than one block to the east – provided much-needed accommodations for African American railroad workers and visitors to Tampa. During this time, and through the early 1960s, African Americans were prohibited from staying in white hotels, motels, and boarding houses. Properties like the Jackson Boarding House played a crucial role during the segregation era, and though it was not the only boarding house (or hotel) for Blacks visiting Tampa, it is the only one that remains standing.
"The Jackson Family retained the building throughout its time as a boarding house, which concluded in the 1990s, and then maintained it as a private residence until 2010.
Erected 2023."
The marker will be dedicated as part of the City of Tampa's Soul Walk.
"The Jackson House is one of the primary components, actually, of Soul Walk," Robin Nigh, manager of arts and cultural affairs for the City of Tampa said. "That helps so much with the advocacy to help save it. It is really important within the community."
The dedication will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Robert Saunders Library on Nebraska. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/black-history/jackson-house-tampa-historical-marker/67-e032bcdb-7e9b-4e44-bb4a-6eee446deebd | 2023-07-12T22:59:36 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/black-history/jackson-house-tampa-historical-marker/67-e032bcdb-7e9b-4e44-bb4a-6eee446deebd |
'Multiple structures threatened' by grass and brush fire in Bella Vista
Update at 2:55 p.m.
Crews at the Dura Fire reported that the fire off Dura Lane in Bella Vista was surrounded by fire retardant and firefighters were putting a hose lay around the blaze, which "was holding at 5 acres."
Original story
Firefighters were working a grass fire in Bella Vista with multiple structures threatened on Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection crews were sent to the blaze, which was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. in the 12700 block of Dura Lane, about 3 miles east of Deschutes Road.
A firefighter with the first crew that arrived at the blaze 6 minutes later reported 2 acres of grass burning uphill at a moderate rate of spread. Multiple structures were threatened by the fire, the firefighter reported to Cal Fire dispatchers.
An air attack plane sent to the fire reported at 2:40 p.m. said the fire was at 4 acres and burning grass and brush, with a slow rate of spread.
Check back for updates to this story. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/multiple-structures-threatened-by-wildland-fire-in-bella-vista/70407819007/ | 2023-07-12T22:59:37 | 0 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/07/12/multiple-structures-threatened-by-wildland-fire-in-bella-vista/70407819007/ |
MERRILLVILLE — Merrillville police are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to curb unsafe driving through the Speeding Slows You Down campaign from July 10 through 31.
The goal of the enforcement campaign is to keep drivers and passengers safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits, according to a press release from the Merrillville police. Police will be on "high alert" during the campaign for speeding drivers.
Speeding was the cause of approximately a quarter of deaths in Indiana in 2021, according to the release. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recorded 252 speed-related deaths in 2021, and a 15% increase in these deaths from 2021 to 2022. Preliminary data shows that in 2022, speeding killed 290 people in Indiana. Nearly 300 fatalities are projected in 2023, according to the ICJI.
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Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve, police said.
“Speed limit signs are not suggestions, they are the law,” Merrillville Lt. Kurt Horvath said. “They are posted for the safety of the driver and others. Unfortunately, we see people speeding every day. If you’re killed in a crash, or if you kill someone else, that’s it. There’s no second chance. Speeding just isn’t worth the risk.”
According to data from ICJI, more people crash while speeding on local roads than on highways. In 2022, 77% of all speeding-related traffic crashes on Indiana roads occurred on non-interstate roadways.
Drivers in neighborhoods and on secondary roads should be especially aware of this campaign and their speed.
“Local roads are where most of our speeding-related crashes occur,” Horvath said. “We will be concentrating our efforts in these areas.”
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Frank Lopez
Age : 55
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306256
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rashawn McClary
Age : 20
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306250
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaden Melton
Age : 20
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306229
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Nava
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306226
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kelly Lee
Age : 40
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306217
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Oscar Lerma
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago Ridge, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306220
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Derris Leblanc
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306237
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Hurtado
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306253
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharee Johnston
Age : 38
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2306242
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Terrence Jones
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306227
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaiden Guyton
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306234
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Heather Hillis
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306258
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andraleen Draper
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306257
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcell Ellison
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306251
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Dehoyos Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306236
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - RESULTING IN SERIOUSLY BODILY INJURY-ENDANGERED ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tommy Childers
Age : 32
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306249
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Deja Burrell
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306260
Arrest Date: July 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melvin Carr Sr.
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306228
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eugene Brame
Age : 39
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306243
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Victor Becerra Jr.
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306219
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jose Romero-Avalos
Age : 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306037
Arrest Date: June 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Victor Macedo
Age : 44
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306019
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David McWilliams
Age : 35
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306031
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Sonia Beeler
Age : 51
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306029
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Alvaro Lopez-Serratos
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306026
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eva Thomas
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306146
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Wilbourn
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306114
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - ON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Zanfei
Age : 33
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306113
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION; RESISTING - ESCAPE; HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tracy Sizemore
Age : 57
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306127
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javonte Roberson
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306118
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yuron Robinson
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306119
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ashlee Price
Age : 29
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306108
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Aarion Mosley
Age : 28
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306120
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Nagel
Age : 65
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306138
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Lapotka
Age : 56
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306107
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brian Mejia
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306125
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Baldemar Montemayor
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306133
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Karla Jenkins
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306147
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Kane
Age : 29
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306122
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Dionte Dortch
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306117
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lee Derkacy
Age : 46
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306116
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Barron Arnold
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306110
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Bentley
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306115
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mercedes Cruz
Age : 28
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306124
Arrest Date: June 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ashley Sumpter
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306162
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonya Wallace
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306179
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Santana
Age : 44
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306175
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Moore Sr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306165
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - USE - FIREARM - POINTING A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terrence Petty
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306174
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ricardo Pina Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306153
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Whiting Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Victoria Reed
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306170
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauntavia Meeks
Age : 32
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306169
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deja Ta Johnson
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306180
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Timothy Lujano
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306184
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chamier Bowman
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306181
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cameron Dotson
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306167
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anguel Anaya
Age : 24
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306154
Arrest Date: June 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demetrius Thomas
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306206
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sean Rogers
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306188
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luis Rodriguez
Age : 35
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306213
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alejandro Rios Sr.
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306198
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS W/DEADLY WEAPON (PERSON IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gilberto Noriega Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306214
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shianah Rainey
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306203
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Hunter
Age : 45
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306194
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrell Jackson
Age : 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306189
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Crisantema Navarro
Age : 43
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306210
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kane Hughes
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306205
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT - DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Dillman
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306201
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Blaize III
Age : 33
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306190
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Cilek
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Worth, FL
Booking Number(s): 2306204
Arrest Date: June 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Birchall
Age : 20
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306212
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce's Lakefront Career Network plans to host a New Teacher Luncheon to welcome new educators to the community.
The chamber plans to hold the event celebrating new teachers in the Michigan City area annually. It's being sponsored by Purdue University Northwest and presented by the Lakefront Career Network, the Michigan City Chamber's young professionals committee that aims to "make the Michigan City area an attractive place for young professionals to live, work, and play through relationship building, skill enhancement, community enhancement, and career advancement opportunities."
The New Teacher Luncheon will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Pottawattomie Country Club at 1900 Springland Ave.
"New teachers and administrators from Michigan City public and parochial schools will be treated to lunch and welcomed to the community by local businesses and organizations," the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce said in a news release. "Those in attendance will get a warm welcome from the event sponsor, an LCN representative, and a local educator."
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The chamber is seeking sponsors to help provide goodie bags to the new teachers. Businesses can donate coupons, gift certificates, discounts and branded items. Contributors will be recognized at the event and included in promotions. The event is open to the public and individuals and businesses are encouraged to register or sign up for a sponsorship by July 28.
For more information, visit www.MichiganCityChamber.com, call 219-874-6221 or email kswistek@mcachamber.com.
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A University of Minnesota professor will address economic opportunity in rural Indiana at an upcoming talk.
Sociologist and rural researcher Ben Winchester will give a public talk at 9 a.m. July 17 at John Glenn High School, 201 John Glenn Drive in Walkerton, just east of the LaPorte County line. Local leaders, economic development officials and real estate agents are particularly invited to attend.
The event runs until 3 p.m. It will include lunch and breakout sessions in the afternoon.
The University of Indianapolis CELL Center and the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association brought Winchester, a senior research fellow at the University of Minnesota Extension Office, to Indiana for its speaker series.
He will address what's happening in rural Indiana and using data to change the prevalent rural narrative of decline. His presentation will address issues like “If small towns are dying, then why can’t I find a new house to buy?”
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“No one is moving to small towns for pity. They are moving for what you are, and, more importantly, will be," Winchester said.
He will discuss the rural rebound he said has been underway across the country since the 1970s. Some urban people have moved to rural areas, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We want to invite the local community to join us as Ben explores how the population shift is supported by increasing broadband access, the benefits of working remotely, changing work practices, slower place of life, safety and security, and lower costs of living and housing — thus the 'brain gain' of 30 to 49-yearolds moving to rural America. Indiana has made significant investments in Broadband. This can be the next step to capitalize on this investment for greater economic opportunity for rural communities," said Christopher Lagoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 49 of Indiana's 92 counties, most of which are largely rural, lost population between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. The rural gross domestic product in Indiana however has grown by $11 billion over the past two decades, a Ball State University study found.
Registration is $20. For more information, visit www.indianasmallandrural.org.
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More than a dozen children from around the world became American citizens in a ceremony on Tuesday in Old City.
The ceremony took place at the Betsy Ross House where they hold an annual children’s naturalization ceremony.
"I feel happy and I'm grateful for myself for working hard so I can go here," a little girl said at the ceremony.
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13 kids took the oath, that’s one for each of the stars on the original flag.
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — During this hot and humid summer, Grand Prairie Fire Department is getting plenty of heat-related calls. And as they treat patients each day, it's a reminder to take care of themselves in the extreme temperatures.
"It's pretty difficult to deal with some days," said Captain James Purdom. "We've all been through hot summers in Texas, but with the humidity being even higher than normal this year, it does make it a little bit more difficult on your body to compensate for that heat."
Around the clock, the fire department has an air truck staffed. It's a vehicle used to provide air tank refills for firefighters. But these days, the air truck has been used to help fire crews cool off.
Grand Prairie firefighter Doug St. Clair says is always ready to go when the air truck is needed.
"We try to get there within the first 15 minutes of the fire to have everything set up and ready to go," St. Clair said.
On long calls, especially fire or HAZMAT calls, he will set up a rehabilitation station for firefighters. It includes water, Gatorade, cooling towels, cooling vests, misting fans and cancer wipes laid out on a table. He also sets up benches.
"When you go in a fire, you got close to 100 pounds of equipment on you. It's 100 degrees outside when you come out to rest. Inside, it's hundreds of degrees," said St. Clair.
It's easy to get heat exhaustion, and the goal of the air truck and rehabilitation station is to prevent that from happening.
This process is invaluable to Grand Prairie firefighters to make sure they are taken care of so they can continue to respond to residents in need. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cooling-rehab-stations-grand-prairie-firefighters-long-calls/287-d98f70c4-ff58-4c1f-a288-3cb38f789869 | 2023-07-12T23:08:31 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cooling-rehab-stations-grand-prairie-firefighters-long-calls/287-d98f70c4-ff58-4c1f-a288-3cb38f789869 |
DALLAS — Elon Musk's X Corp. — the company that owns Twitter — has filed a lawsuit against four people or entities in Dallas County, accusing them of data scraping from the social media platform, which the suit claims is at least partially to blame for the site's recent issues.
This suit comes almost two weeks after Musk imposed limits on the number of tweets users can view each day, which he described as an attempt to slow unauthorized data scraping.
The suit, filed July 6 in the District Court of Dallas County, accuses the four defendants -- identified in the lawsuit by the aliases John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3 and John Doe 4, and otherwise only by their IP addresses -- of engaging in widespread unlawful scraping of data from Twitter.
Data scraping, the suit explains, is "a form of unauthorized data collection that uses automation and other processes to harvest data from a website or a mobile application."
"Scraping interferes with the legitimate operation of websites and mobile applications, including Twitter, by placing millions of requests that tax the capacity of servers and impair the experience of actual users," the suit reads. "The technology used by data scrapers to send massive numbers of requests and to circumvent detection can make online platforms less stable and harm the experience of legitimate users."
The volume of automated sign-up requests from the four defendants' IP addresses, the suit argues, far exceeds what any single person could send to a person and showed these requests were aimed at scraping data from Twitter.
"These requests have severely taxed X Corp.’s servers and impaired the user experience for millions of X Corp.’s customers," the suit states.
The suit argues these actions constitute unjust enrichment at X Corp.'s expense, and that they have damaged X Corp. and the user experience, in addition to the time and money spent investigating the issue.
Per the lawsuit, the claims against the defendants were filed in Dallas County because they allegedly "committed acts... with entities that maintain data processing facilities in Dallas County, Texas... including, on information and belief, unlawfully scraping data associated with Texas residents."
Adds the suit: "A substantial part of the events or activities giving rise to X Corp.’s claims therefore occurred in or are connected with Texas. Accordingly, this court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants and venue is proper in this court."
In its conclusion, X Corp. asks the court for compensatory damages from the defendants, including the turning over of any profits the defendants may have made, the amount of which would be determined during a trial. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/elon-musks-x-corp-files-lawsuit-against-four-unknown-dallas-residents-data-scraping-twitter/287-d30d1cb0-3dbf-43e6-aae7-d9b437475183 | 2023-07-12T23:08:37 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/elon-musks-x-corp-files-lawsuit-against-four-unknown-dallas-residents-data-scraping-twitter/287-d30d1cb0-3dbf-43e6-aae7-d9b437475183 |
DALLAS — Texas set a record high for energy demand Wednesday, with ERCOT recording a peak of 81,388 MW as temperatures across the state hit 100-degree temperatures or higher.
That mark breaks the previous record set on June 27 of 80,828 MW.
“Everybody’s AC is going to be going flat out in temperatures this hot,” Alison Silverstein, an energy consultant, said. “When you combine extraordinarily high heat with extraordinarily high population and economic activity all those air conditioners are humming and they’re driving peak demand up.”
Silverstein previously worked at both the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Texas Public Utility Commission. She said renewables are a key reason the strain isn’t creating outages across the state.
“The solar is particularly important because when it’s hottest outside, it’s because the sun is shining,” she said.
Solar is growing fast, too. At the end of 2021, solar capacity was 7,600 megawatts, according to ERCOT data. Now, it’s more than 17,000 MW, more than double that mark.
That 10,000 MW difference is enough to power roughly 2 million homes. About 3,000 MW of the total capacity comes from rooftop units.
“The more different kinds of diversity we have of fuel supply, of technology dependence, of location, the better we are,” she said.
She attributed the significant growth in solar to the fact the cost to both build panels and install them has dropped exponentially, and they can also be built in locations as small as rooftops as opposed to large wind farms, which require a significant amount of space.
“We can’t just keep adding population and adding generation,” she said. “The most important resource that Texas is not adding is energy efficiency.”
Silverstein said efficiency opportunities like better air conditioning units and weatherized homes are the real key to reducing demand and costs along with automation for thermostats so that demand doesn’t peak at once across the state.
“Commercial customers are doing that every day,” she said. “You see how the demand flattens in particular hours when prices are highest because they have that capability.”
New gas plants are also coming online, but solar and wind are growing quicker than even demand.
“We have a record number of renewables operating in Texas today,” Silverstein said. “That’s saving us extraordinary amounts of money for our wallets.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-sets-another-record-energy-demand-more-triple-digit-texas-heat-on-the-way/287-b4213dea-c7fd-402e-9a4e-52abcfe70427 | 2023-07-12T23:08:44 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-sets-another-record-energy-demand-more-triple-digit-texas-heat-on-the-way/287-b4213dea-c7fd-402e-9a4e-52abcfe70427 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — After three shootings on Tarrant County roads, Fort Worth police warned drivers Wednesday against unnecessary honking, light flashing, and tailgating.
Public information officer Buddy Calzada also suggested drivers install dash cameras in their vehicles. Video recording devices may capture license plates, suspect descriptions and other details a victim could miss during a high-stress situation.
"If you see an aggressive driver, give them plenty of room," Calzada said. "Here in the state of Texas, you have to be an adult to have a driver's license. Make sure you make adult decisions."
Calzada said it's reasonable to expect more violence on roads during the summer because more people are traveling.
"It's just like anything else where you have a lot more individuals and a lot more people at one time," he said. "You may have more incidents take place, and that's exactly what's happened."
Police in Hurst are still looking for the person who shot into a vehicle Monday, killing a woman who was in the passenger seat. Her husband told detectives he made a hand gesture toward the other driver, who retaliated with gunfire.
Fort Worth Police have not yet identified a suspect in a suspected road rage shooting Tuesday morning on Interstate 35W. The victim survived a gunshot wound to the hand.
Investigators are still searching for the shooter in an unrelated incident that took place hours later, also on I-35W in Fort Worth. Authorities have not blamed road rage for that non-fatal incident.
Calzada said the Fort Worth Police Department does not have a dedicated road rage task force, but its traffic unit is "always watching" for signs of aggressive driving. Those officers work during peak traffic hours.
Some cities, including Arlington, have employed a road rage hotline for incidents that escalate to violence. Fort Worth does not have such a number.
Calzada instead encouraged people who see an aggressive driver to immediately call 911.
"We want to get it before it becomes more aggressive and, most important, before it becomes violent," Calzada said.
Fort Worth police also recommend leaving earlier to allow for more commute time. Ample time can prevent stressed driving.
"If you pull yourself out of a situation, there's a better chance you don't have to deal with repercussions that come with that," he said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-issue-warning-after-shootings-tarrant-county-roads/287-ddcd89cc-60d9-4dcc-a28c-ce635f8a74d7 | 2023-07-12T23:08:50 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-issue-warning-after-shootings-tarrant-county-roads/287-ddcd89cc-60d9-4dcc-a28c-ce635f8a74d7 |
DALLAS — If you're a parent, you know the importance of one-on-one time.
The little boy you're about to meet needs this kind of attention.
Kendrick thrives when someone makes the time for him. He is tonight's Wednesday's Child.
During our special adventure to Pure Swing Golf in Dallas, the 10-year-old found himself in the perfect scenario. He got one-on-one attention from founder Anthony Broussard.
"He didn't have to do that," said Kendrick.
Kendrick needs people to invest in him, and he's willing to do the same. He makes people feel warm and loved.
During the taping, Broussard presented Kendrick with his own set of golf clubs, and Kendrick was ecstatic.
He told us the whole experience made him happy.
"Just being here with Mr. Anthony and everybody coming here and me having fun felt good," he said.
Mr. Anthony really lifted Kendrick's spirits by teaching him all about golf.
"He taught me about my form and how to swing [the club]," he said.
Of all the lessons Kendrick learned today, the biggest one had nothing to do with golf -- it was about kindness.
Kendrick said Mr. Anthony didn't have to make time for him, but he did.
"Because he wants me to get a home," he said.
Kendrick is very intuitive and knows when people have good intentions. He wants a family filled with love to adopt him.
When we asked him the kind of family he wants, his answer was simple: "A good family."
If that family likes cats, even better. Kendrick listed all the cats he enjoys learning about: "Leopard, a jaguar and a snow leopard."
Although Kendrick felt a little sad today, we cheered each other up and he promised me that he'll lean on the angels around him to help him find his forever family.
You're an amazing kid, Kendrick. Thank you for making us smile and especially for being you!
For more information on how to adopt Kendrick, please send all approved home studies to LaQueena Warren at LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov
Please remember to include Kendrick's name within the subject line. If you're not licensed, please visit adoptchildren.org to find out more information on how to become licensed to foster and/or adopt or contact LaQueena Warren at (817)-304-1272. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-kendrick-seeks-forever-family-texas-adoption/287-3466b7fb-aa10-432d-b06d-7e174d783fdd | 2023-07-12T23:08:56 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-kendrick-seeks-forever-family-texas-adoption/287-3466b7fb-aa10-432d-b06d-7e174d783fdd |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday morning, Little Rock leaders broke ground on the state's first micro-home village for the homeless.
"I'm very excited about what's about to happen. We've been working on this for quite some time," Little Rock's Housing and Neighborhood Programs Director, Kevin Howard said.
He and other city leaders worked on the micro-home village project for more than three years.
"This is the first Little Rock micro home village of any kind in the state, we do have a tiny home village but it's nothing like this because we have a community center that's 5000 square feet," Howard said.
In that community center, there will be services to try and get the residents moved into a more permanent home.
"We'll work with them on all supportive and wraparound services that they need health services that they need IDs will make sure it gets it in the right IDs and email, the information and anything that they need," He explained.
206 people can stay at the micro-home village at a time with the goal of moving out within three to six months.
"Each case is based on their situation," Howard added.
Even though the most recent numbers have shown homelessness at a 10-year low in the state, Howard explained that a lot of people are not counted.
"We actually see more than about 1,500 individuals have been sheltered on the street each and every night," he said.
Though the village won't end homelessness altogether, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said it's a step in the right direction.
"There's still a long road of work. This is a quilt of solutions. A step in a long journey, but a step in how we grow forward as the state's capitol city ensuring that we see we feel and we hear every resident whether he or she is sheltered or unsheltered," Mayor Scott said.
Howard said the homes should be finished in six to eight months and they expect to spend about $3 million on the project. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-micro-home-village/91-961b5d8b-36ab-4b29-8d9b-40d49da28fdc | 2023-07-12T23:09:28 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-micro-home-village/91-961b5d8b-36ab-4b29-8d9b-40d49da28fdc |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is looking for the whereabouts of a 46-year-old man.
Autora Grant was last seen in the Little Rock area and is 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds.
Anyone with information regarding Grant's location is asked to contact Detective Boyd at (501) 404-3016, Detective Dearing at (501) 404-3014, or the Little Rock Communications Center at (501) 371-4829.
Little Rock police said callers can remain anonymous. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/officials-searching-for-little-rock-man/91-ffb02134-c57d-425d-8282-19910114c24a | 2023-07-12T23:09:34 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/officials-searching-for-little-rock-man/91-ffb02134-c57d-425d-8282-19910114c24a |
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — Janice Grant is about to turn 90 and has devoted decades of her life fighting for others in the Civil Rights Movement. Now, she's fighting for herself, to keep an important piece of history in her family that is on the verge of being lost.
"The house, 430, is part of the land we purchased in 1917 and my fore parents purchased that and so my mother and my stepfather built that house in 1960,” said Grant.
Grant is the owner of a house in Aberdeen that hosted Freedom Riders as they were making their trip down south to Mississippi. Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who rode buses into segregated bus terminals to protest.
After arriving in the south, they would advocate for racial equality.
"There are a lot of civil rights things, some that it's really hard for me to talk about some of them,” said Grant.
It was a time when local churches were fearing arson attacks for supporting the freedom riders. That's when the group reached out to Grant's family for a place to stay for the night.
Grant said, "There were 12 Freedom Riders in that house and my mom was fixing sandwiches and what not for them.”
Grant said she left the house with activists Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodwin and James Chaney to continue the journey down south and their goal was to register people to vote.
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She recalls the bus ride down, “Basically we slept on the bus and would stop wherever we could be accepted. Sometimes we would have to go out in the woods for the restroom because we would not be allowed in some of the places, Virginia included.”
Schwerner was the only one of the three to make it back.
Grant who barely made it out, created a book of memories that she says captures civil rights.
Now the very place that houses historical moments with historical people stands at the brink of foreclosure. Obstacles like her husband's passing and squatters in the house leave her struggling to maintain the home.
A GoFundMe page has been created to give support, so that on July 31 this anchor to the past will not be taken away. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/90-year-old-that-contributed-to-civil-rights-movement-tries-to-save-her-home | 2023-07-12T23:15:07 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/90-year-old-that-contributed-to-civil-rights-movement-tries-to-save-her-home |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — It's an old belief that good deeds have a way of coming back to us, the more you put into the world, the more you get back.
And on Wednesday, one barber might as well be getting all of his at once.
David is a cut above the rest.
He started A Kings Barbershop in Glen Burnie when the one he was at shut down.
When he's not lining up his clients, he's teaching them how to cut hair themselves.
From buzz cuts to fades, he teaches barbering skills in Anne Arundel schools.
He also runs regular charity drives to collect toys and school supplies.
To thank him for all he does, Next Day Floors is giving David's barbershop a complete makeover, with a little help form designer Jennifer Bertrand, host of the show Military Makeover on Lifetime.
"The barbershop is like home for us know what I'm saying, so it's definitely going to make it a lot more comfortable and my clients will enjoy it as well, everybody likes new things," David said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/barber-thanked-for-community-work-with-barbershop-makeover | 2023-07-12T23:15:13 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/barber-thanked-for-community-work-with-barbershop-makeover |
BALTIMORE — The bumps, rattling noises, smell of exhaust, everything you associated with riding a school bus could soon be going away.
Baltimore City Public Schools plans to add 25 electric school buses to its fleet come this October.
On Wednesday, they broke ground on the conduit system used to charge them at the bus depot.
The district says electrifying buses provides several benefits for students.
"Students with asthma don't have to deal with bus fumes and students don't have to use as much energy in the morning. We don't think about this but diesel buses are so loud they have to yell and with these electric ones they can talk to each other like I'm talking to you," said Robbin Marshall, assistant director of the Office of Pupil Transportation.
The electric buses will also cut pollution and costs of over 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel.
They're set to roll out mid-October and serve 350 students. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpss-receives-25-electric-buses-breaks-ground-on-conduit-system-to-charge-them | 2023-07-12T23:15:19 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpss-receives-25-electric-buses-breaks-ground-on-conduit-system-to-charge-them |
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — Fire officials are on scene after a toddler fell out of a 3rd floor window in Cockeysville on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the Unit Block of Breezy Tree Court for the report.
The age and gender of the toddler is unknown at this time.
Unit block of Breezy Tree Ct. 21093 #Cockeysville. Crews are on scene with a toddler that fell from a 3rd floor window. Gender and age unknown. Aviation has been requested for transport to hospital, status of patient unknown at this time. DT1711 *TA pic.twitter.com/DCqnZYjsBx
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) July 12, 2023
Aviation was requested for transport, the status of the toddler is unknown at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/toddler-falls-out-of-third-floor-window-in-cockeysville-fire-officials-say | 2023-07-12T23:15:25 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/toddler-falls-out-of-third-floor-window-in-cockeysville-fire-officials-say |
Missing Buddhist monk found more than 20 miles away after going on a 'long walk'
A Buddhist monk, who was was reported missing in Chino Valley over the weekend, was found Sunday by officials from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office about 20 miles away.
Officials say the monk went on a walk to “clear his head.” Sheriff's Office officials said the monk's family noticed him leaving a Buddhist temple on Perkinsville Road in Chino Valley at around 6 p.m. Saturday. He did not return by the next morning which caused concern.
According to sheriff's officials, he had left all of his possessions behind, including his cell phone.
The next day, at around 3:15 p.m., a woman noticed the monk wandering the desert near Perkinsville Road around 20 miles away from the temple.
When sheriff's officials found him, he was severely dehydrated and was taken to the sheriff's department. He reportedly told officials that he needed a long walk to clear his mind.
Hiking tips
The city of Phoenix provided the following safety measures hikers should take when hitting the trails:
- Watch the weather: Yes, "it's a dry heat" — but Arizona's temperature can be deceiving and deadly. Hike when it's cold outside, try early mornings and evenings when there's more shade.
- Dress appropriately: Wear proper shoes, clothing, hat and sunscreen.
- Bring water: Hydrate before you go. Have plenty of water, more than you think you need. Turn around and head back to the trailhead before you drink half of your water.
- Keep in contact: Carry a mobile phone.
- Team up: Hike with others. If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times, and location.
- Be honest: Do you have a medical condition, such as asthma, heart problems, diabetes, knee or back problems? Don't push yourself. "Even trained athletes have been caught off guard by getting dehydrated on Arizona trails."
- Don't trailblaze: Enjoy the Sonoran Desert's beautiful and undeveloped landscape, but please stay on designated trails.
- Take responsibility: Don't be "that person" — the one who wasn't prepared, shouldn't have been there for health reasons or ignored safety guidelines. Be the responsible hiker, who takes a hike and does it right! | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/12/buddhist-monk-reported-missing-found-a-day-later-more-than-20-miles-away/70407784007/ | 2023-07-12T23:18:30 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/07/12/buddhist-monk-reported-missing-found-a-day-later-more-than-20-miles-away/70407784007/ |
Couple arrested after child found restrained by a bungee cord, court documents say
A couple was arrested Sunday on child neglect charges after tying up their child with a bungee cord, court documents say.
According to the court documents, Glendale police responded to a QuikTrip gas station near West Glendale Avenue at about 11:42 p.m.
When officers arrived, they saw the child's mother and stepfather, identified as Ashleigh McGuire, 26, and Michael Fields, 29, standing inside the store holding their 2-and-a-half-year-old child, who was wearing only a T-shirt and diaper while his arms were bound by an elastic bungee cord just below the top of his shoulder, court documents say.
Police said the cord was so tight that the boy was restricted entirely and had red marks on his arms. The boy's parents told officers the cord was a child harness, similar to the ones bought online with a dog leash. According to court documents, a child harness was never located.
Officers noted the boy had filthy feet bottoms, a saggy diaper, a dirt-covered T-shirt, wet hair and sweat dripping down his forehead.
Fire crews were called to conduct a welfare check on the child, and he was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, court documents say.
Court documents say nurses at the hospital said the child had bruising on his knees, and it was unknown when the last time he was changed, as the diaper was "physically stuck to the victim's bottom."
A records check conducted on Fields and McGuire showed that Fields had currently been on probation for drug-related charges and showed signs of drug use, which he denied, according to court documents.
Records also revealed that Glendale police had spoken to McGuire twice in the last 30 days, with her "declining resources by officers on one of the two contacts."
In an interview with Fields, he told police that the couple had been homeless for about a month and were couch-surfing at the homes of friends and family members.
The three had slept in a park the night before and were planning to again, when Fields took the boy into the gas station to bathe him in the bathroom sink. He tried to put the child's hair into a ponytail, but the boy kept pulling it out, so Fields said he placed the cord around his arms to keep him from doing it again, court documents say.
In a separate interview with McGuire, she told officers that she had made the boy a bed for the night and made countless trips to the gas station on the day of the incident to make sure he had water and food.
According to court documents, she told officers that Fields was not allowed to restrain their son and was unaware that he did until the group was detained. Seeing the restraints "infuriated" her.
Both Fields and McGuire were booked into jail on one count of child neglect. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/07/12/court-records-say-couple-arrested-in-glendale-after-boy-tied-with-bungee-cord/70406246007/ | 2023-07-12T23:18:36 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/07/12/court-records-say-couple-arrested-in-glendale-after-boy-tied-with-bungee-cord/70406246007/ |
Child dies, woman in critical condition after Phoenix apartment fire
A child died and a woman was critically injured after an apartment fire ignited Wednesday afternoon near 2nd Avenue and Bell Road, according to Phoenix fire officials.
The woman was treated at the location and taken to a burn center in critical condition. A man suffered lacerations while trying to get inside the burning apartment before Phoenix Fire Department crews arrived. Two firefighters were taken to a hospital for minor burns and are in stable condition.
The fire happened at a first-floor apartment and quickly spread to the second and third floors above. Fire officials say that more than a dozen residents were displaced due to the fire. The exact age of the child has not been released by officials.
The fire is under investigation, and the fire Investigations task force is currently on scene. Phoenix Police are also involved in the investigation into the fire.
This is a developing story | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/12/phoenix-apartment-fire-2nd-avenue-bell-child-dies-woman-critical/70407866007/ | 2023-07-12T23:18:40 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/12/phoenix-apartment-fire-2nd-avenue-bell-child-dies-woman-critical/70407866007/ |
Arizona fake nurse convicted, sentenced to state prison
Pamela O’Guinn, 58, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised probation for creating the false identity of a nurse practitioner in Arizona despite not having a nursing license in the United States.
O’Guinn was practicing medicine under the name Dr. Pamela Robinson, according to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Under this identity, she provided treatment to patients and wrote prescriptions for controlled substances.
A criminal investigation was launched after the Arizona State Board of Nursing received a complaint that alleged O’Guinn had falsely claimed she was Dr. Pamela Robinson in a child custody hearing. She claimed she had been providing mental health services to one of the parties in the child custody dispute.
The Arizona State Board of Nursing did not find a record of Dr. Pamela Robinson and referred the case to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for criminal investigation.
An indictment stated on March 24, 2021, the Arizona State Grand Jury accused O’Guinn of 36 criminal counts, including fraudulent schemes and artifices, perjury, sale or transfer of narcotic drugs, sale or transfer of dangerous drugs, taking the identity of another and forgery.
A Maricopa County Superior Court sentencing document said on July 7, 2023, O’Guinn was convicted of fraudulent schemes/artifices, taking the identity of another and forgery.
In response to the situation, the Arizona State Board of Nursing issued a statement:
"The Arizona State Board of Nursing's mission is to protect the public, and this includes investigating and reporting allegations of unlicensed practice of nursing in Arizona, which the Nursing Board terms 'imposters.' The Nursing Board promptly reported Ms. 'Robinson' to the Office of the Arizona Attorney General upon determining that she was illegally using nurse practitioner credentials in Arizona; and is pleased that the Attorney General's Office took the matter seriously, in the interest of public health and safety, and pursued the prosecution and conviction of this individual. The Nursing Board encourages anyone to check a nurse's or nursing assistant's credentials through the Nursing Board's website, license verification, at www.azbn.gov." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/12/arizona-fake-nurse-convicted-sentenced-to-state-prison/70407054007/ | 2023-07-12T23:18:40 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/12/arizona-fake-nurse-convicted-sentenced-to-state-prison/70407054007/ |
Amid record heat and facing a court ruling, Phoenix clears another block of 'The Zone'
Amid a record-breaking heat wave, a fourth block of “The Zone,” Phoenix’s largest homeless encampment, was cleared without any major issues on Wednesday.
Larry Clark, who said he has been unhoused in the Phoenix area for 23 years and was living on the block, returned during the cleanup to see the street being cleared out. To stay cool, Clark spends most of his days outside his tent and away from the sun. For him and many others living outside, finding shade can be a matter of life or death.
“The heat will kill you,” Clark said.
It was already 94 degrees when the cleanup started at 7 a.m. By the time it ended around 12:30, it had climbed to over 100 degrees.
The cleanup took place on the east side of 9th Avenue between Madison and Jefferson streets. Of the 29 people who were camping on the block, 25 accepted shelter or other services, said city spokesperson Kristin Couturier, though those numbers don’t include people who might have left the area before the cleanup began.
It has been a busy week for Phoenix’s Office of Homeless Solutions. A trial in Brown v. City of Phoenix, a state court lawsuit filed against the city by residents and business owners near The Zone who claim the encampment is a public nuisance, took place Monday and Tuesday. The city began clearing out The Zone in May, following a court order in that lawsuit.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney, who is presiding over the case, will soon decide whether to continue forcing the city to clear out the area and, if so, how much more time it will have to complete the task. The city has asked for nine more months, but plaintiffs in the lawsuit want the job done by the end of the summer. There are still between 700 and 900 people living in and around The Zone, according to recent counts by the Human Services Campus, a collection of homelessness nonprofits that sits at the center of the encampment.
At one point, it seemed Wednesday's cleanup might not go as planned. Five Phoenix police patrol cars pulled up just before 10:30 a.m. after a man named Yves Taylor, who had been sharing a tent with Clark on the block, resisted requests by city and nonprofit workers to pack up his belongings and move elsewhere.
But three officers in Phoenix’s Downtown Operations Unit explained the situation to Taylor and convinced him to move along. He said he plans to relocate elsewhere in The Zone and is skeptical of the city’s approach to clearing the encampment.
“If you can tell me I can go to another block — what? That’s not solving the problem,” he said.
Another cleanup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, on 13th Avenue between Madison and Jefferson streets.
Cloyd Crow Jr., who has been living with his dog, Mercedes, for about seven months in a tent on the block next to be cleared, said he will also probably relocate to another part of The Zone. He’s not open to going to a large congregate shelter, he said, but would accept a hotel room if the city offered him one.
“Some of us are greedy; some of us are grateful. But we all need shelter,” Crow said.
Juliette Rihl covers housing insecurity and homelessness for The Arizona Republic. She can be reached at jrihl@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @julietterihl.
Helen Rummel is a Pulliam Fellow for The Arizona Republic. She can be reached at hrummel@gannett.com or on Twitter @helenrummel.
Coverage of housing insecurity on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic is supported by a grant from the Arizona Community Foundation. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/12/phoenix-clears-more-zone-homeless-camp-record-heat/70407568007/ | 2023-07-12T23:18:44 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/12/phoenix-clears-more-zone-homeless-camp-record-heat/70407568007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — More than 24 hours after Converse Police shot and killed a 40-year-old woman during a call for a suicide in progress, the Bexar County Medical Examiner has yet to release her name.
A spokesman said they are still waiting on a positive identification.
Meanwhile, the four officers involved in the confrontation remain on administrative leave.
Converse Police Chief Bobby Lane said officers were initially called to Autumn Run Lane, a few blocks inside Loop 1604 near Graytown Road.
"The (woman's) boyfriend was the one who called 911 and we received the call as a suicide in progress," Lane said.
The officers were told shots already had been fired. Lane said when officers arrived they found an armed woman in the garage of the home.
One of the first officers who reached the scene is a trained negotiator, and Lane said they tried for 40 minutes or so to convince the woman to give up a gun she was holding to her own head.
"She decided she was going to light a cigarette so she placed the weapon at her chin and held it there and lit the cigarette and the officers thought they could bring the situation to a close by using a non-lethal device that was not effective," Lane said.
"She grabbed the gun again and pointed it right at the officers and that's when they used lethal force."
Lane said it was an outcome nobody wanted.
"The officers are really trying to do the right thing. Nobody ever wants this situation to go this way because the bottom line is somebody lost their life and it's affecting a lot of people today," Lane said.
Lane said they will be offering the woman's family help from a family advocate, and they will also make sure the officers involved have help processing what happened.
"They're going to play that in their minds what took place, what could we have done better, and they are always going to question that. So we try to make sure they are okay too and get them some help," Lane said.
Lane said the boyfriend, who has a military connection, was cooperative with the investigation and expressed support for the officers.
Lane added it was a long tough day, as many of the officers involved in this incident had responded to a completely different call involving another person threatening suicide just a few hours before the fatal incident.
The chief added in the first incident, they were able to convince the distraught person to accept help.
Lane said as Texas Rangers and the Bexar County District Attorney conduct independent investigations, in the interest of transparency, he plans to release body-worn camera video of the incident as soon as he is able, adding that he plans to offer the woman's family a chance to view the evidence first.
"We don't want them to get caught off guard. We want to make sure they have a chance to see it first before it gets out. We really want to be as transparent as we can about this," Lane said.
Lane said he is not at all surprised that citizens in Converse have been busy on social media, expressing condolences and support for everyone involved in the incident, both the family of the woman who died and the officers dealing with the aftermath.
"They care about what happened to the officers. They are really concerned about our officers here and that's much appreciated. That's what they need. Unfortunately it happened, but the community support and outreach has been amazing. It really has," Lane said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/police-converse-woman-pointed-gun-officers-identification/273-4ca292ce-3e1b-4c46-9134-153f1a29c78b | 2023-07-12T23:25:44 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/police-converse-woman-pointed-gun-officers-identification/273-4ca292ce-3e1b-4c46-9134-153f1a29c78b |
DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is likely to have John Scott, a Fort Worth attorney and lobbyist, on speed dial by now.
Scott has become a go-to for the governor. He's the man Abbott called a couple months ago to take over at the Attorney General’s office after Ken Paxton was impeached and suspended from his position.
“I took the smallest office I could find on the floor,” Scott said in an upcoming episode of the Y’all-itics political podcast. “A lot of that was to make sure they understand that I was last and least among the equals there. I was there to help serve them, serve the state, and I wanted to make sure they knew I was there in a humble role.”
For the first time, Scott revealed what the morale is like inside the Texas Attorney General’s Office after Paxton was suspended.
“The real goal at that point in time was to visit with folks who worked there. So, those first two weeks over there, there was a lot of talk about what happens with the impeachment. And it was always about the same subject,” Scott explained. “After about two weeks people were back talking completely about cases, what is our next step. And that is what’s going on today. They’re back as close to normal as possible since the impeachment.”
This is Scott’s second high-profile appointment by the governor in the last few years.
Abbott appointed him as Texas secretary of state in 2021 as some were suspicious of voting systems after the 2020 election. Scott led an audit that found no widespread fraud.
He left as secretary of state in January only to have Abbott call him back as attorney general in May.
But Scott, 61, said this temporary assignment ends on Friday morning after six weeks in the position because he said he needs to return to his law practice.
“It’s hard to disengage from clients who need you for a purpose and say I’ll see you when I see you. I at least wanted to let them know when I might be back able to represent them again,” he added.
Angela Colmenero takes over on Friday morning at 10 a.m. as the interim attorney general. She spent a decade in the office but most recently served as Abbott’s deputy chief of staff.
Scott has helped calm some sticky situations. What remains uncertain with his departure, though, is when and why the governor will call on him again. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/outgoing-attorney-general-john-scott-glimpse-inside-texas-office-after-ken-paxton-suspension/287-9f209fed-235f-4a65-ba42-55c8333f58f1 | 2023-07-12T23:27:59 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/outgoing-attorney-general-john-scott-glimpse-inside-texas-office-after-ken-paxton-suspension/287-9f209fed-235f-4a65-ba42-55c8333f58f1 |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Three men were killed and a fourth was shot on Wednesday in a Daytona Beach neighborhood, according to police.
Police arrested Jerome Lloyd Anderson, 38, after he called 911 following the shooting, which occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Park Drive near Martin Luther King Boulevard, according to investigators.
Deputy Chief Jennifer Whittet said Anderson told dispatchers he had just shot someone.
When officers arrived on scene, Whittet said they found Anderson still holding a cellphone and handgun. Officers ordered him to put the gun down and managed to arrest him without further violence, according to the deputy chief.
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Police identified the victims Wednesday afternoon as Antone Desmon Melvin, 42; John Birch, 64; and Patrick Lasseter, 35.
Investigators said Melvin lived with Anderson at 613 Park Drive. The deputy chief said he was found inside the home with a gunshot wound in the kitchen.
Whittet said Birch was found shot multiple times in the street outside the home. Investigators said he lived across the street from Anderson.
Lasseter was homeless but was known to frequent that neighborhood, according to police. Investigators said he was found in the street, shot multiple times, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Park Drive.
Police said Melvin and Birch were pronounced dead at the scene. Lasseter was taken to the hospital where he ultimately died.
Whittet said there was a fourth victim who was shot at but ran away. Police said they do not believe the fourth man was hurt by the gunfire, but they would like to find him so that they can recommend additional charges against Anderson.
Investigators did not say exactly what prompted the shooting, saying only that Anderson was claiming that he was defending himself.
“In the 911 call, he did indicate that he was defending himself,” Whittet said. “That’ll be something that he would need to argue in court.”
Anderson faces three counts of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police said, prior to this arrest, he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for aggravated battery and tampering with a witness.
Scene on MLK Jr Blvd & Park Dr of triple fatal shooting. DBPD says one victim died in hospital & 2 vics bodies are still on scene. Suspect in custody. Officers currently waiting on a search warrant for a home on Park Dr. where one deceased victim still is inside. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/WnQGGXMylu
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) July 12, 2023
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SANFORD, Fla. – Sanford police are looking for a suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend.
On Wednesday, police said they were searching for Marquis Antwan Goodwine, 18.
The police department said that Lovell Brown,18, had been walking with two family members to a nearby gas station on Sunday; however, the trio met another group of people on the way, and a fight ensued.
According to investigators, the fight ended with Goodwine shooting Brown.
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“One young man’s life is lost, and another has destroyed his future,” Deputy Chief Trekelle Perkins said. “We, as a community, need to continue to address young adults and even teenagers who think gun violence is the way to solve their problems. The effects of these choices are permanent and devastating.”
Anyone with information on Goodwine’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800-423-8477 or by clicking here. Tips made to Crimeline are anonymous, and a reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that helps police to solve this case.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Several body camera videos released Wednesday morning show the moments leading up to an Orlando police officer fatally shooting a 26-year-old man in downtown just over a week ago.
An officer shot and killed Derek Diaz, who was in a car near Jefferson Street and Orange Avenue.
According to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith, officers were proactively patrolling the area, calling it a hotspot for criminal activity, and believed that Diaz was involved in drug activity. Police said that Diaz disobeyed commands of officers and one of them shot him because he made a “quick movement” as if to retrieve a firearm. Diaz was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Body camera video from the officer who fired his gun shows him approach a vehicle, which Diaz was sitting in, along with two other officers.
The officer asks Diaz to turn off the car. He is seen holding his phone and another item in his hands before the officer asks him to put both hands on the steering wheel.
“My bad, my bad,” Diaz says in the video as he puts his hands on the wheel.
“Don’t move,” the officer is heard on the video saying after.
Video shows the officer then opening the door and telling Diaz to put his hands on the steering wheel again. Diaz is seen in the video with one hand in the air while opening the center console of the vehicle.
“Put your hands on the steering wheel, put your hands on the steering wheel,” the officer yells before gunshots are heard in the video.
The officers move away from the vehicle.
“Did you guys shoot?” one officer is heard asking in the video.
“Yeah, I did,” another officer said.
The videos shows the officers then return to the vehicle to pull him out of the vehicle and begin administering CPR.
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No gun was found in the vehicle, but police said drugs were recovered in the investigation.
Smith released a statement on the release of the body camera video that said in part, “We understand the need for answers. Maintaining the integrity of the investigation process is also needed so that the facts are provided fairly and transparently. An investigation not only involves body-worn camera video of the incident but also includes the collection of witness testimony, evidence, and other materials.”
(2/3) Statement from Police Chief Eric D. Smith ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/coMP6FWYni
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 12, 2023
The family of Diaz and their attorneys Ben Crump and Natalie Jackson have been calling for the release of the body camera video recorded in the shooting.
“I never understand why, when the taxpayers pay all of this money for bodycam videos for this very instant — for this very instant, to be able to see what happened — why police come up with so many excuses and why we accept them when we all know the very purpose we have bodycam videos is for transparency,” Crump said during a news conference on Saturday.
Sonja Nava, the mother of Diaz’s daughter, told News 6 that the entire family is heartbroken and was still being kept in the dark.
“All we know is what we’ve seen on the news. They haven’t said anything. We don’t know, like, what happened. We don’t like how many times they shot him. We don’t know where they shot him. We don’t know how he died, like if he suffered. We don’t know anything,” Nava previously said.
The officer who opened fire is on administrative leave pending a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.
The Orlando Police Department said a senior member of the chief’s command staff met with the family Wednesday prior to the public release of the bodycam videos to show them the footage.
Nava said the family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, which can be found by clicking here.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Bob’s staying.
The Walt Disney Company voted unanimously Wednesday to extend CEO Robert Iger’s contract, meaning he will serve as chief executive officer through 2026.
Iger, who was CEO of Disney from 2005 to 2020, returned to the position in 2022 after his successor Robert Chapek was ousted.
Since then Iger has led a restructuring of the company that involved reworking who divisions answer to, as well as finding about $5 billion in cost savings, which included laying off thousands of workers around the world.
Disney said Iger’s contract extension will give him time to position the company for future growth, while also allowing more time for the search for his successor.
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Iger retired in 2020, in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which saw tremendous upheaval across industries and within Disney’s divisions, including the temporary closure of the theme parks and the cruise line, while the closure of movie theaters worldwide affected box office revenues.
Iger served as executive chairman and chairman of the board in 2020 and 2021 to help Chapek transition amid the pandemic.
This means Iger will remain CEO as the company sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in federal court over actions the state took against Disney for its criticism of the Parental Rights in Education Law, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Those actions included dissolving the special taxing district that oversaw Walt Disney World property and putting the property under the control of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, whose board members are appointed by the governor.
State lawmakers also passed a law dissolving a contract the former district had with Disney that transferred control to the company, and also tried to increase state oversight of the parks and resorts.
Iger has said he would be willing to sit down with DeSantis and come to an understanding. But that was before Disney filed the lawsuit in April. He has also publicly criticized the state’s actions, telling shareholders in April: “Any action that supports those efforts simply to retaliate for a position (Disney) took sounds not just anti-business, but it sounds anti-Florida, and I’ll just leave it at that.”
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of a Winter Park judge to the Sixth District Court of Appeal on Wednesday.
State officials said DeSantis selected Paetra Brownlee for the position. Brownlee previously served as a judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court since her appointment by DeSantis in 2020.
Brownlee has presided over a number of cases in Orange County during her time as a circuit judge, including one in 2022 where a mother, Victoria Triece, sued the school district.
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In that case, Triece was banned from volunteering in her child’s classroom due to her participation on adult websites like OnlyFans. Brownlee ruled that Triece volunteering at her child’s school didn’t constitute a right, and so her case was dismissed.
Other cases she’s dealt with include Benjamin Holmes, who was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year for murdering a UCF student, and Joanne Zephir, a mother accused of murder after forcing her two children to drink bleach.
Prior to her role as a circuit judge, Brownlee also served as a partner at The Brownlee Law Firm, having received a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her juris doctor from Florida State University, the release shows. She was also appointed to two different Judicial Nominating Commissions in 2015 and 2017, respectively.
Her announced appointment Wednesday means that Brownlee will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Jay Cohen, who held the position before Brownlee.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Vigiland D’Haiti, a former Clermont cheerleading coach arrested last year over allegations he sexually abused children who attended his gym, entered a guilty plea Tuesday in federal court.
The guilty plea applies to count two of D’Haiti’s indictment, which states that in June 2021 he coerced a minor victim to produce a visual depiction of sexually-explicit content in violation of U.S.C. § 2251 (a) and (e) — Sexual exploitation of children.
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The court accepted the plea as part of a plea agreement.
D’Haiti, 41, former co-owner of the since-shuttered Rush Allstars cheerleading gym in Clermont, was arrested at his home by Winter Garden police in March 2022 on a warrant for multiple counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on victims aged 12-15 years old, according to Clermont police.
Investigators said they found sexual pictures and video of D’Haiti abusing children who he knew through the gym, with authorities sharing their intent to see D’Haiti charged in the federal indictment with one count of possessing images and videos of children being sexually exploited, one count of production of child sexual abuse images and videos and one count of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Vigiland D'Haiti Indictment by Brandon Hogan on Scribd
According to the latest court document, D’Haiti’s plea to the second count was accepted by the court, he was adjudicated guilty and the court ordered a presentence investigation report.
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D’Haiti is due back in court at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 for sentencing, records show.
Pending sentencing, he is to remain in the custody of U.S. Marshals, the document reads.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A lawsuit filed this week in federal court alleges Good Samaritan Village discriminated against and took advantage of a resident after Hurricane Ian, coercing the woman — in fresh distress over the sight of her destroyed belongings — into hastily signing away her housing rights with paperwork not in her native language.
Yolanda Delgado, 77, is the sole plaintiff in the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Orlando against The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Society — Kissimmee Village and Sanford Health.
According to the lawsuit, Delgado evacuated Good Samaritan Village in late September 2022, ahead of Ian’s flooding throughout Central Florida, some days ahead of a mandatory evacuation of the area as declared by Osceola County. She claims she did not return to her home until around Oct. 15, after she had learned through the news that Good Samaritan Village was allowing residents to re-enter their homes.
The door to Delgado’s unit had a message on it — “Air MD No Access” — that she claims Good Samaritan Village never explained to her. Upon opening her door, Delgado found that her belongings, furniture and personal effects were damaged beyond repair, which left her “emotionally distraught and in a state of extreme emotional distress,” the lawsuit states.
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That same day, Delgado said her daughter was approached by an unknown woman who advised they visit a community common area. That’s where Delgado said she sat down with an agent for Good Samaritan Village who allegedly spoke to her in English despite Delgado being a Puerto Rico-born Spanish speaker with limited English proficiency. That’s even though, as the lawsuit states, the community claims to provide “[f]ree language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters.”
The woman allegedly told Delgado in English that she was required to sign paperwork in order to get her security deposit back, money that Delgado was entitled to either way per state statutes, according to the lawsuit.
Delgado was told that she would be required to empty the unit by Oct. 31, just over two weeks away at the time, which allegedly added to her distress. In the document she was given to sign — “Termination of Occupancy Agreement and Abandonment of Personal Property Agreement,” which had been photocopied to both sides of one sheet of paper — the removal of property was ordered to be done at Delgado’s “sole cost and expense.”
The document contained “an unconscionably broad and sweeping release in which only the resident agrees to release [Good Samaritan Village] and its agents” from the following, according to the statement:
[A]ll claims, all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action, type of action, suit, debts, obligations, accounts, attorney’s fees, costs, interest, dues, sums of money, accounts, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, damages or claims and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity ... from the beginning of the world to the date of this Agreement...
Case 6:23-cv-01288 (excerpt)
Delgado was not given an accompanying translation of the termination agreement, she was not given sufficient time to review it before signing and she was coerced into giving that signature, the lawsuit stated. Lacking a translator, when Delgado asked what would happen if she didn’t sign the agreement, she was allegedly informed she would receive her security deposit months later at an undetermined date.
Additionally, though a witness signature is contained within the termination agreement, there was no third party present when Delgado signed it, according to the lawsuit.
[Good Samaritan Village’s] coercion and intimidation interfered with [Delgado’s] enjoyment and exercise of her housing rights by discriminating against her on the basis of her national origin to force an involuntarily surrender of her housing rights, limit her ability to exercise future housing rights, and unlawfully eliminate her ability to bring future claims against [Good Samaritan Village.]
Case 6:23-cv-01288 (excerpt)
The lawsuit seeks relief in forms of punitive and compensatory damages to Delgado; that the court declares the Good Samaritan Village’s actions exploitative of Delgado as a vulnerable adult and in violation of the Fair Housing Act and 1968 Civil Rights Act; that Good Samaritan Village is permanently enjoined from discriminating on the basis of national origin and take appropriate action to ensure activities complained of are not repeated; and that the termination agreement be declared void ab initio.
The lawsuit follows another post-hurricane complaint filed in March by Maureen Kotch and Lucille Bishop, who seek around $50,000 in damages, alleging Good Samaritan Village never warned them of the flood risk when they both moved in.
Read the lawsuit below.
Good Samaritan Lawsuit by Brandon Hogan on Scribd
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s chief financial officer is looking at ways to go after Farmers Insurance for its plan to pull its Farmers-branded services from Florida, affecting 100,000 policyholders.
Florida’s Insurance market has been in crisis for some time and another carrier leaving is a blow.
CFO Jimmy Patronis says he plans to hold the company accountable and News 6 asked specifically what the state can do, while Patronis was in Orlando Wednesday morning speaking at a conference on insurance fraud.
“I don’t think they were transparent, and I thought their actions were very ham-handed, it’s just disappointing,” Patronis said.
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His plan now is to take review complaints against the company.
“If there’s a habitual pattern of complaints that are there, that triggered a market conduct study that shows that they were wrong, then we will go and fine them, so we’ve got those tools in our tool kit,” Patronis said.
I’ve always said that when big decisions are made on insurance the policyholder is rarely in the room; unfortunately @WeAreFarmers proved me right. I’ve asked my team to put their heads together in holding Farmers Insurance accountable. I want additional scrutiny on this company. pic.twitter.com/fDgadXndfx
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) July 12, 2023
When asked if he was concerned about those policyholders being able to find insurance, Patronis said, “I’m concerned but I’m angry at Farmers.”
Farmers leaving is happening at a time when Citizens Insurance, which is supposed to be the insurer of last resort, is already too big.
News 6 asked Patronis if he was concerned those policyholders would end up at Citizens.
“The landscape in Florida has changed,” Patronis said. “Right now we’ve got more interest to the tune of about 186,000 requests for insurance policies at Citizens to be taken out of Citizens to go into the private market, that’s more than all of last year combined.”
But it’s also a drop in the bucket for what Citizens is dealing with.
Citizens president and CEO told the company’s board of governors Wednesday that it was on track to grow to 1.7 million policies by the end of the year.
To put that in perspective, Tim Cerio, Citizens CEO has told News 6 the company should be around 400,000 policies. Cerio made a plea to its board Wednesday to raise rates.
“We have got back to get back to being the insurer of last resort,” Cerio said. “We are the state’s largest property insurer with the lowest rates on top of that. That is going to continue to distort the market and impede recovery efforts.”
Florida has seen numerous insurance companies either leave the state or go into liquidation.
News 6 has reported over the last two years about the difficulty consumers have had finding property insurance, and when they do, they’re paying more than ever for it.
The fallout from Farmers Insurance means even more consumers will be looking for coverage.
“I say to those policyholders pick up the phone and call another carrier,” Patronis said.
Patronis says his office has asked the Florida Association of Insurance Agents to explore methods for a bulk transfer of policies.
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MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Wednesday announced that it has now been recognized as a Certified Autism Center.
The complex recently partnered the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to earn the special accreditation.
“This certification is just one way we are working to ensure that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is accessible to each of our guests,” said Therrin Protze, COO of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “The extensive autism sensitivity and awareness training our staff has undergone has already impacted the way we interact with all families and children with of all abilities, but specifically those with autism and other sensory sensitivities.”
To better serve its guests, teams said they completed training to better understand and welcome sensory-sensitive visitors and guests with autism. IBCCES conducted an on-site review to provide additional ways the visitor complex can accommodate visitors, as well as provided sensory guide signage for each exhibit to help guests prepare for their visit, the complex said in a news release.
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As a Certified Autism Center, the space complex will provide a number of things including specialized and trained front-line team members to better assist those with specific needs, sensory guidance signage around the complex and designated low sensory areas where where guests with sensory sensitivities can take a break and relax.
The complex said in the U.S. alone, 1 in 6 people have sensory needs or sensitivities, and 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism. As a result, the demand for trained and certified options has reached an all-time high.
“IBCCES is honored to partner with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to help more families create treasured memories and enjoy all the amazing experiences the visitor complex has to offer,” said Myron Pincomb, the IBCCES Board Chairman. “Addressing this global need for more accessibility is critical, and we’re proud to provide comprehensive support and certification, working alongside our industry partners to lead the way.”
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the latest Central Florida attraction to get the special accreditation. Other local attractions that have been certified include the Brevard Zoo, Peppa Pig Theme Park and Legoland Florida Resort, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and nearby Discovery Cove.
Click here for accessibility information about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Several school districts across Central Florida, including Lake County, are hoping to get results when it comes to filling open positions ahead of the new school year.
Several Central Florida school districts have more than 100 positions open ahead of the new school year. Lake County Schools held its districtwide job fair on Wednesday.
Dozens of hopeful applicants spent Wednesday morning searching for a new job with Lake County Schools. One job-seeker, Christine Tarrant, told us she’s hoping to snag a position teaching kindergarten.
“I just got a love for it,” Tarrant said. “I like teaching kids because they get excited when they learn new things.”
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While she loves the job, she said it does come with its challenges.
“There are a lot of openings because unfortunately, a lot of people are leaving this career because you know, sometimes it causes stress,” Tarrant said.
Lake County currently has 82 teaching positions they’re hoping to fill, but the total number of district-wide positions is 167. However, a few of those spots were filled Wednesday morning. Within the first hour of the job fair, three people were hired, Stephanie Horvat is one of those new hires.
Horvat said she was brought on as an ESE paraprofessional.
“It’s a very rewarding career and I mean at the end of the day, it’s all about the kids,” Horvat said. “It’s all about the children.”
Horvat recognizes working in education can be stressful too. She said she is saddened by the number of open positions across the board.
“Our children are suffering because of it,” Horvat said. “You know, teachers are overworked, they’re overwhelmed. Well, they’re tired. They’re spending their own money in the classrooms. I mean, I see it every day. So it’s sad.”
Lake County Schools Recruitment Partner, Quiana Peterson, said the district is working hard to recruit new employees and retrain the ones already working for Lake County Schools.
“We’ve actually been focusing on retention and engagement a lot, trying to affect all the different groups, not just teachers, our bus drivers, our teacher assistants, trying to make sure that they feel heard, that they see our presence,” Peterson said. “We’ve made an effort this year to actually make sure that we visit all the bus slots, you know, and so forth.”
For a list of open positions with Lake County Schools, click here.
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MIAMI, Fla. – This cruise is bringing a whole new meaning to “rock the boat.”
If you want to rock and roll all night and party on the high seas, get ready for the 12th annual Monsters of Rock adventure on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas.
The five-day, five-night cruise, which departs from Port of Miami, is scheduled to set sail from March 2-7, 2024.
According to the cruise’s promoter, next year’s “The Dirty Dozen” voyage will feature “two days at sea full of music and events, performances from over 30 artists on multiple stages, two unforgettable ports of call (Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas), photo experiences with artists, theme nights, and special events with the world’s best rock community.”
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The lineup for the 2024 music charter, hosted by Eddie Trunk, includes Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, Winger, Ace Frehley, KK’s Priest, Accept, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Y&T, Glenn Hughes (performing Deep Purple Live), April Wine, TNT, Crazy Lixx, Slaughter, British Lion, FireHouse, Vixen, H.E.A.T., Armored Saint, Richie Kotzen, Faster Pussycat, SOTO/Bieler, Dangerous Toys, Lizzy Borden, Enuff Z’Nuff, Spread Eagle, Black ‘N Blue, Joe Hoekstra, Pat Travers Band, Crashdiet, Bang Tango, Tuff, Heavens Edge, Treat, Paradise Kitty and KALEIDO.
In addition to musical performances, cruisers will also get to participate in activities with the rockers, like karaoke, Q&A sessions, cooking and painting nights, and more.
Cabins are on sale now starting at $1,899 per person for double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplements.
For more information and to book a spot on the cruise, click here.
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A stretch of Apple Creek Road that was closed for road construction has reopened.
The stretch from Yegen Road to 66th Street Southeast reopened at 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Burleigh County Highway Department.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Orlando actor arrested and charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol has been acquitted after representing himself in court Wednesday.
James Beeks, also known as James Justis, was arrested on Nov. 24, 2021, at a theater in Minneapolis, where he was starring as Judas in the national touring company of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
The 49-year-old professional actor and singer was charged with six counts, which include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., tampering with a witness, destruction of government property and civil disorder.
Prosecutors claimed Beeks was a member of the extreme right group The Oath Keepers, and he joined other members of the group at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“Innocent before proven guilty,” he told News 6 in January. “If I get a chance to get a fair trial, I would hopefully be exonerated in this.”
Beeks waived his right to a jury trial, opting instead to represent himself and be tried by Judge Amit Mehta.
According to court records, Mehta acquitted Beeks on two charges, claiming the U.S. Department of Justice failed to prove that Beeks knew there was a conspiracy.
Prosecutors agreed to drop the four remaining charges.
News 6 contacted Beeks to see if he had a comment about what happened and has not responded yet.
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The Bismarck City Commission is considering a 2024 budget proposal that includes no property tax rate increases but higher utility bills.
The preliminary budget presented to the commission on Tuesday night also includes pay raises for city workers and about half a dozen new city positions.
The commission also is weighing giving funds to Bis-Man Transit to help cover paratransit after-hours service.
The budget committee's objectives for the 2024 budget focused on keeping property tax mill levies unchanged, adjusting to inflation, addressing roads and streets, retaining employees and improving safety, among other goals.
Homeowners might still see higher property tax bills due to rising valuations. Valuation increases cover inflationary impacts on department budgets, according to Finance Director Dmitriy Chernyak.
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Bismarck's budget also impacts only a portion of a city property owner's tax bill. The budgets for Burleigh County, Bismarck Public Schools, and Bismarck Parks and Recreation also impact property taxes.
The City Commission will vote on whether to approve the preliminary budget on July 25. A hearing and a commission vote on final approval of the budget is scheduled for Sep. 12.
Budget details
The overall proposed 2024 budget will range from $330 million to $380 million, compared to this year's budget of $299 million. The final number will be determined by the number of projects the city chooses to fund.
The general fund, funded primarily through property taxes, has a budget of $67.4 million -- an increase of roughly $4 million from the 2023 budget. The general fund covers things such as city operations, community development, health, and police and fire protection.
Operating expense projections have increased in some areas due to the economy and inflation, as well as supply chain issues, according to Chernyak. Examples he and Commissioner Steve Marquardt cited included gas, utilities, insurance and equipment replacement.
Street repair and maintenance, forestry and weed control work continue to be heavily subsidized by the city due to flat highway/gas tax revenue from the state, according to Chernyak.
“This is one of those situations where the flat revenue is really impacting the city’s operations and having to find other revenue sources in order to sustain operations or increase operations based on the need,” he said.
The city would pay roughly $3.8 million from the general fund in the proposed budget to sustain the roads and streets fund that has a budget of roughly $12 million.
A $2 per month increase is recommended for the streetlight and signal fund, for changing of street lamp lights to LED lights and replacing traffic signals.
“Our works director has mentioned that the traffic signals themselves have become very expensive and continue to grow in costs,” Chernyak said.
The project was initially scheduled for four years but will be made a two-year project to save on costs, he said.
The increase would appear on utility bills -- the current fee for street and traffic light maintenance is $8.82 per month.
Water and stormwater rates on resident's utility bills would stay the same under the preliminary budget, but sewer rates would rise 2.25% and garbage collection fees would increase -- $2.10 per month for residential customers and $6 per ton for commercial customers. The city cites rising operating and capital costs. Garbage collection fees currently total $20.71 per month for residential customers.
The budget committee recommended that seven new full-time positions be created out of 22 that were requested by department heads. The positions include a police school resource officer, two firefighters, a health communication specialist, two heavy-equipment operators and a forestry technician. The city currently has 668 full-time employees.
The budget calls for a 6% overall salary increase for city workers, with up to 2% being used for compression adjustments and the remainder being used for merit and market adjustments. Pay compression occurs when the pay for new hires is close to that of longer-term employees due to market factors.
Bismarck Human Resources Director Leanne Schmidt said that “Other political subdivisions are looking at an average increase of 6%, with some even into the 8% to 8.5%.”
Bis-Man Transit
Bis-Man Transit is asking the city to help pick up the tab for paratransit after-hours service that the public transportation system provides.
Paratransit offers rides for a fee to people who cannot use fixed-route service. The program aims to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
Bis-Man Transit receives federal grant money that covers roughly a quarter of the cost to operate the after-hours service. The nonprofit has been dipping into reserves to help meet costs, according to Executive Director Deidre Hughes.
The request to the city is for about $275,000 annually over the next two budget years.
The commission did not take immediate action on Tuesday. Mayor Mike Schmitz said that he supports finding funding but that more answers are needed about the whole budget of Bis-Man Transit and participation from Mandan helping with costs. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/government-politics/bismarck-city-commission-weighs-preliminary-budget-and-bis-man-transit-funding/article_b2751fd0-20dc-11ee-929e-5f9f03126315.html | 2023-07-12T23:34:53 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/government-politics/bismarck-city-commission-weighs-preliminary-budget-and-bis-man-transit-funding/article_b2751fd0-20dc-11ee-929e-5f9f03126315.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions drawings continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $1.3 million.
The top prize for the Powerball jackpot jumped to $725 million on Tuesday after no one matched all the winning numbers the night prior and has since climbed to $750 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $560 million ahead of Friday’s drawing.
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Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and roll over until the top prize is won.
You can watch the Powerball drawing before News 6 at 11 p.m. or on ClickOrlando.com.
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Cleanup efforts around Little Wekiva River will begin Wednesday in Altamonte Springs.
Seminole County Watershed Management contractors will begin removing debris from the river as part of an $11 million grant.
“There are areas all over this county that were hit hard and we have a lot of debris,” said Marie Lackey with Seminole County Watershed Management. “We can’t get to every area of the county before a hurricane hits. We’re trying to do the best we can. We can only do a segment at a time.”
The project around Little Wekiva River is part of a larger cleanup effort and work is being “prioritized by unincorporated areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ian last fall,” the county said.
Little Wekiva River, which is connected to the St. Johns River, experienced record-level flooding after Ian.
Seminole County is starting to clear debris from waterways around the Little Wekiva River.
— Catherine Silver (@CatSilverTV) July 12, 2023
After Hurricane Ian and Nicole many trees are obstructing parts of our streams. The county estimates they will remove more than 10,000 tons as contracted crews work through December. pic.twitter.com/MjMmqXaCjK
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The grant will fund cleanup efforts for 13 waterways and eight erosion control projects, according to the county.
“It’s pretty devastating in a lot of places,” said Henry Elmore with TSI Disaster Recovery. “A lot of bigger trees came down, some of the root balls might be as big as 16 tons.”
He added that the intensity of the water velocity in the county, due to how steep the banks are, can lead to drastic changes in water levels.
“You can get two inches of rain, and you’ll have four feet of change in the water level at the bottom of the creek,” Elmore said. “It doesn’t sound like much, but you get two inches of rain an hour for over 10 hours, and you’re out of the banks.”
County officials said there will be additional work in the next few months for the following:
- Howell Creek
- Gee Creek
- Soldiers Creek
- Little Econ River
- Big Econ River
- Lockhart Smith Canal
- Six Mile Canal
- Navy Canal
- Bear Gully Canal
- Sweetwater Creek
- Salt Creek
- Sunland Outfall Canal
The grant was funded by the Emergency Watershed Protection program.
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UCF has one of the largest Air Force ROTC groups in the country.
Trooper Steve Montiero speaks to Col. Michael Peeler, who commands the detachment, on Serving Those Who Served.
UCF has one of the largest Air Force ROTC groups in the country.
Trooper Steve Montiero speaks to Col. Michael Peeler, who commands the detachment, on Serving Those Who Served.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Attorney Natalie Jackson and the family of Derek Diaz held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the release of body-worn camera video showing Diaz’s fatal shooting by Orlando police.
“What we saw on the video left more questions than answers,” Jackson said. “What we saw on the video was what we always knew, that Derek was peacefully — because he’s a peaceful person by all accounts — that an unarmed Derek Diaz was sitting peacefully in a legally parked car when he was aggressively approached by three armed police officers and in less than one minute he was shot and bleeding. So, the family is just really devastated, his mother is not here today, she is sick from what she’s learned and from seeing the video.”
Diaz, 26, was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot July 3 in the area of Jefferson Street and Orange Avenue by an Orlando police officer “doing proactive patrol” where there was allegedly thought to be drug activity, according to statements from the Orlando Police Department and its chief, Eric Smith. Diaz was in a car, in a parking spot, when body-worn camera video released Wednesday showed officers approach the car and begin talking to him.
The officer who shot Diaz was reacting to a “quick movement” that the 26-year-old made, what Smith said looked as if Diaz was going to “retrieve a firearm,” yet no gun was found in the vehicle. Drugs were recovered during the investigation, according to Smith, but the police department has still not responded to News 6′s questions regarding what drugs were found, or where.
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Regardless of what kind of drugs were recovered, Jackson questioned the officers’ justification to approach Diaz in the first place.
“If the reason was, as we believe, maybe the smell of marijuana, then why would a death sentence be imposed for that?” Jackson said. “...We just keep hearing the word ‘narcotic,’ and I do want to say that Derek did have a medical marijuana card, he suffered with anxiety. So that goes into play when you’re dealing with police officers and when they’re being very aggressive with someone.”
Sonja Nava, the mother of Diaz’s daughter, said that she’s finally told their child what happened to Derek.
“I started speaking with someone yesterday about getting her and myself counseling because I did tell her yesterday that he did pass away and she was upset, she did cry, but she’s 5 years old and I think she’s taking it a little bit better than the adults. It’s still really hard for her to understand though, so I do want to get her counseling to help her process it and make sure that she’s OK and at the same time I’m going to get counseling as well,” Nava said.
Jackson joined Nava and Diaz’s other family members at a news conference Saturday to demand the release of the body-worn camera video, stating they were still being kept in the dark.
Having now seen the video, Nava said that it was sickening to watch, adding the family was offered just a single look with no room for questions before the footage was made public.
“The Orlando Police Department let us view the video only 10 minutes before they released it to the public, we had no time to go over, like, what happened. We were still taking the video in and it was already released to the public just 10 minutes after we had viewed it. All we know from that video is that Derek was sitting in his car, he was not doing anything wrong. Three aggressive officers approached him and he was scared. Less than a minute, like Natalie said, he was dead, they had already shot him. The video was so sickening to watch, I threw up while watching it,” Nava said. “While we were watching it, we were told that they weren’t going to answer any questions, that they wouldn’t let us re-watch it. We got to watch the three videos one time, they said we had to leave and that was it.”
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Shannon Ligon, an Orlando-area attorney speaking as a citizen at the news conference, called for reforms in light of the shooting, specifically that a new look is taken at statewide police training and, beyond that, at stand your ground laws.
“This unfortunately happened on Jefferson Street, where I have practiced for over 15 years. For them to allege that criminal activity and drug activity is occurring here in downtown Orlando is absurd. It’s happening all over our nation just as much as it’s happening in D.C. and Windermere. So for our citizens’ rights to be trampled and our constitutional rights to be overlooked and this family not to be afforded every right to inspect this video, we cannot let this stand. So I ask our citizens and most importantly I ask our governor to take corrective action to not only reform stand your ground laws, but also to address the real concerns of over-policing in our communities, because these families should not have to go through this,” Ligon said.
Activist Lawanna Gelzer announced a demonstration was to take place in front of Orlando City Hall — set for 2 p.m. Monday, July 17 — to echo those calls for reform.
“We’re going in because we’ve seen so much money allocated for police training. Where is the training?” Gelzer said. “...We don’t stand a chance if we’re in our car, if we’re somewhere they don’t want us to be, they are the judge, jury and executioner.”
Nava previously said the family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, which can be found by clicking here.
See the news conference again in the video player below:
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St. CLOUD, Fla. – The body of a woman recently reported missing was found Wednesday after authorities searched East Lake Toho, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Police said Elizabeth Mathis, 63, was reported missing Tuesday afternoon by her family, adding officers found her vehicle that night at the marina at Lakefront Park.
A search was underway early Wednesday along the south shore of East Lake Toho, employing boats, airboats and helicopters. The marina at Lakefront Park was closed to the public as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office joined St. Cloud police and firefighters to search for Mathis.
@StCloudPD @stcloudfire @OsceolaSheriff and @MyFWC are currently searching East Lake Toho for a woman reported missing recently. The woman’s vehicle and belongings were found nearby. The @CityofStCloudFL marina is closed to the public at this time. More updates to come. pic.twitter.com/V8KWSm3Z7j
— St. Cloud Police Dept (@StCloudPD) July 12, 2023
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Her body was found north of Chisholm Park along the eastern portion of lake, according to police.
“We continue to actively investigate this case, but do not suspect any criminal act or foul play occurred. The St. Cloud Marina boat ramp, which had been closed during the investigation, has been reopened,” police said.
The medical examiner will determine a cause of death, a news release states.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Trade workers employed at Volusia County Schools are expected to receive a bump in their salaries, the district announced Wednesday.
Volusia County Schools said it reached an agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents trade workers within the district, after two bargaining sessions.
In part, the agreement includes an average 2% salary increase for trade employees, including transportation and maintenance workers, custodians and guardians.
The district and trade union also agreed to dole out higher percentages “to those employees who are on higher steps on the salary schedule,” according to school officials.
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“To reach an agreement after two sessions of bargaining is unprecedented and clearly demonstrates a commitment to collaboration and problem solving on both sides,” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin said in a statement. “I am grateful to both bargaining teams and thankful that employees will be able to see the benefits of this work early in the year.”
District officials said the agreement still needs to be ratified and approved by the board. Once the agreement is approved, pay increases would be retroactive to July 1.
“I would like to thank my bargaining team and the district team for working together to reach a fair agreement,” said Cathy Knowles, the local trade union president. “Settling early will allow employees in our bargaining unit to realize salary increases much earlier than in previous years.”
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County deputies responded early Tuesday morning to rescue a 4-year-old boy with autism from a pond, according to the sheriff’s office.
In a release, the sheriff’s office said that deputies were called to Valleyridge Court just before 10:30 a.m. after a concerned citizen reported a child running across the street into a nearby pond.
Body camera video shows the two responding deputies immediately start searching through the water, eventually finding the boy, who had been kept afloat by some cattails.
Body camera footage from two heroic Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies shows the harrowing moments when they pulled a four-year-old boy with autism from a pond early Tuesday morning.
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) July 12, 2023
Just before 10:30 a.m. on July 11, 2023, HCSO deputies were called to respond to… pic.twitter.com/UkdrrqnJpk
The boy was pulled to safety, and deputies later learned that he was nonverbal, the release states. Deputies said he didn’t suffer any life-threatening injuries and was released to his family.
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“I shudder to think of the outcome if not for the tenacity and efforts of these deputies,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “We will now work with the Department of Children and Families to determine if negligence played a role in this young boy’s disappearance.”
An investigation is ongoing. No additional information was provided about the incident.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – One of Central Florida’s biggest banking companies is laying off more than 100 employees in Orlando.
Wells Fargo filed a notice on Tuesday with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity that it would lay off 103 people.
All of those people work in the bank’s consumer and small business banking division, in a facility along Lake Underhill Road.
The workers handled escalations, which involves dealing with customer complaints and inquiries.
The bank told the state it expects most, if not all, of the workers will accept severance.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Geisinger is planning a major expansion of its Wyoming Valley Medical Center, the health system announced Wednesday.
The expansion project that is set to cost $900 million will nearly double the size of Geisinger Wyoming Valley's campus near Wilkes-Barre.
The hospital expansion will include a new 11-story tower filled with patient rooms.
The project will make Geisinger Wyoming Valley an entirely private-room hospital.
The emergency department and cardiac care hospital will also get some upgrades.
Officials say the improvements will put Geisinger Wyoming Valley on par with academic hospitals in major cities and create hundreds of jobs.
The project is expected to break ground in 2024, and the health system expects the work to be finished in 2030. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/900-million-expansion-geisinger-wyoming-valley-double-size/523-959f6f59-248e-4b1d-8df4-f0abf0f63ed4 | 2023-07-12T23:36:18 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/900-million-expansion-geisinger-wyoming-valley-double-size/523-959f6f59-248e-4b1d-8df4-f0abf0f63ed4 |
HARDING, Pa. — In Luzerne County, a jogger is dead after getting hit by a car.
It happened on Monday morning along Route 92 in Harding.
Edward Bernard was killed.
Police say it was raining at the time, but they're not sure if that's what caused the crash.
No word yet on if any charges will be filed.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — People in Monroe County are more than happy to watch concrete dry because it means soon enough, they'll be able to drive over one of the most historic bridges there.
Work started a month ago to repair and preserve the Stone Arch Bridge on Foundry Street in Hamilton Township.
"It was in need. It's historic, and you don't want to let something like this just waste away," said John Christy, a Monroe County Commissioner.
The bridge was built in 1909, making it more than 100 years old.
Christy says the county partnered with PennDOT to rebuild the bridge.
It's one of the 21 bridges the county owns.
Over the years, small repairs were made, but Christy says ultimately, the sides of the bridge were failing and needed to be fixed.
Now crews are using flowable concrete, which will help keep the bridge solid.
"It's special in that it comes from the rock from North Carolina, and it's a volcanic rock," Christy said. "That is extremely lightweight but is extremely strong."
Foundry Street has been closed for a little over a month now while crews work to repair the bridge and preserve its history.
"We took the original stone and took it and cut it," Christy said. "Okay, so that will be all faced along the side, and so it will look like it was built in 1909, but it will last another hundred- hundred and fifty years."
Christy says while bridges like this weren't built back then for how we use them now, it's important to preserve them for years to come.
Work is expected to be completed over the next month and a half.
Foundry St. will remain closed while work continues.
A detour is in place.
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TIONESTA, Pa. — A bright spot of summer may be going dark across the state, as many are noticing firefly populations declining, taking the glow out of the night sky.
It's a question the founders of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival have been getting a lot lately.
"There is often the comment made that fireflies are like canaries in the coal mine. When your firefly population is robust, it means you have a very pristine environment. When your population of fireflies starts to diminish or quits completely, it means that there's been a significant impact on the environment," said Ken Butler, one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival.
The decline is something that concerns the Butler family, who work closely with fireflies in the Northwestern part of the state at the Allegheny National Forest.
They educate people and do research, finding solutions to protect them.
Even hosting a Firefly Festival in the last week of June, which coincides with the firefly mating season.
The Butlers believe many reasons are contributing to their disappearing, and it's not just habitat loss.
"It's due to air population, light pollution, and overuse of pesticides."
"This year was particularly bad with the drought early on in May and Early June when we didn't have rain. So fireflies need moisture," said Peggy Butler, one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival.
Despite the declining number of fireflies, there is good news.
The Butlers say there are several steps individuals can take to help re-ignite the light, and many of them involve doing less work.
"Not applying any pesticides. Reducing or eliminating mowing. Try not to disturb the soil or leaves too much. Let it go to nature," said Peggy Butler.
The Butlers say also having a water source and getting rid of bright light outside your home will hopefully bring back the fireflies.
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Shanna Deibert says going to mass every Sunday at St. John the Baptist Church is one of her favorite things to do with her family.
And planning church events is also a family affair.
“My daughter was over here, we were making signs. My son was over lugging meat in, and the same goes for our entire committee,” added Deibert, Midsummer Festival Committee member.
Shanna and her parish family are getting ready for the comeback of the Midsummer Festival.
After a three-year hiatus, Deibert is determined to make it bigger and better than before.
“I grew up in this parish, and this was the staple of my summer. So that's what kind of gravitates me towards it. I would hate to see it not happen because, for a lot of other church festivals, that happens,” she said.
“A lot of our people are getting older, and they're unable to do it. So it's great to show and mentor our younger individuals to help them follow in our footsteps,” Michelle Ambrose, Midsummer Festival Committee member, mentioned.
Michelle Ambrose has been a member of St. John the Baptist Church for more than 30 years and is excited to help debut the new version of her church's oldest event.
“It's something we've done for more years than I've been around. It's a tradition we do, and as you see, the Pugh Bean Soup has been around since 1967,” Ambrose said.
One thing that's sure to return is the famous Pugh Bean Soup.
It's more than a family recipe passed down through five generations but is the main character in the festival's fundraiser component.
“Well, for the church, actually, It's been tough because we went three years without a major fundraiser,” Deibert mentioned.
“People have waited in line for it to come out. It's insane, we sell out every year by seven o'clock,” added Adam Maley, Midsummer Festival Committee member.
With this parking lot filled with vendors and entertainment, the parish's goal is to welcome everyone into their church family.
“I come back here, watching my children play around and everything like that. It's like a nostalgic feeling, it takes you back to easier times and your childhood. That's the best way to describe it,” Maley explained.
Hoping the midsummer festival gives the young generation of parishioners the same core memory, the Deibert family has.
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ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – After months of preparation, Gov. Bill Lee joined dozens of local politicians and leaders to cut the ribbon on the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center.
The facility, located at the former Roan Mountain Work Camp prison, was leased to a group of local leaders last October.
Just months later, the recovery center is almost ready to house people moving through the region.
The Roan Mountain facility is for male participants and houses 85 beds.
A facility in Johnson City can house 10 women in the same program.
Violent offenders and sex offenders are excluded from the program.
The program serves the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Judicial District Recovery Courts, which covers nine East Tennessee counties.
Once the recovery center fully opens, it will house recovering addicts convicted of drug crimes for 12 to 18 months.
The goal is to give those individuals a sense of community during their stay and provide them with job training and education to find employment.
“What’s happening here is an attempt to solve a problem that has yet been able to be solved,” Lee said.
Much of the initial funding for the recovery center came from local cuts of the settlement reached in the Baby Doe lawsuit.
Eleven local governments contributed some of their settlement money to the initiative.
“When everybody sits down at the table together and brings a piece of the pie to the table, it’s limitless what we can do for our communities,” said Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby.
Lee said the level of local collaboration seen in the project sets an example.
“This is life-changing work,” Lee said. “This is what communities should partner together with the government to solve. The greatest challenges that negatively affect the most people.”
Addiction non-profit Families Free will run the treatment and program at the facility.
Executive Director Lisa Tipton said the program is completely free and aims to help people learn and heal among others.
“Everything that happens up here on this mountain is going to be built around that we heal in community,” Tipton said.
Each participant in the program works based on an individualized plan.
Eventually, those people are given educational and job-related training to help them find employment.
“They can find their own path as they’re within the safety and structure of this facility,” Tipton said.
Lee said the program’s goal of re-integrating drug offenders back into society is a big key to its success.
“What will happen here is that they will become productive citizens and take the burden off the communities and the taxpayers,” Lee said.
Woodby said she is proud to have the facility in her county.
“We decided to fund this facility to really help our people that are struggling,” Woodby said. “We look after our own and that’s what Carter County does.”
After touring the facility, Lee said the program could become a model for other locations in the state.
“True partnership of folks in nine counties to make this happen,” Lee said. “This used to be a prison. Now, it’s going to be a place where people are set free and that is a redemptive, hopeful story for upper East Tennessee to solve a really serious challenge.”
Tipton said there is still some work that needs to be done before the facility can admit participants. That includes finishing up some areas, training staff, and finding community partners to help participants get jobs.
If all goes well, Tipton said the facility could fully open in September. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/gov-lee-local-leaders-cut-ribbon-on-regional-recovery-center/ | 2023-07-12T23:40:22 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/gov-lee-local-leaders-cut-ribbon-on-regional-recovery-center/ |
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The MLC championship trophy was unveiled Tuesday morning at the Grand Prairie Stadium, home of the Texas Super Kings.
Six team captains attended the trophy presentation as they gear up for this week's matches.
Texas' latest round of heat has not stopped some of the world's biggest cricket athletes from performing at their best.
According to coaches, their players are conditioned for heat and humidity as they have played all over the world and spent part of their training in Houston a few weeks ago.
Cricket player, Jhaskaran Malhodra for the Los Angeles Knight Riders said he is ready for Wednesday’s inaugural game against the Super Kings.
“What helps is that I've been playing for Team USA for a while, so we travel a lot and usually we have all our camps around in Texas,” Malhodra said. “So, kind of used to it, but it's still hard.”
While game days equal slightly over three hours and cover about three-miles in distance, Malhodra said practices are tougher on the body.
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“It is actually more intense than a game. I feel like game is easy because you just got to go there and execute, right, because your muscle memory is there,” Malhodra said. “But in practice, you're trying different things, which makes it a little more harder. But that's when you prepare for a real game.”
Standing by are a staff of coaches and a medical team to ensure proper hydration and recovery as North Texas sizzles under the heat dome.
"All these guys have gotten used to playing in these type of temperature and which is an advantage," Sagar Manoharan said. Manoharan is the strength and conditioning coach for the LA Knight Riders. "Abu Dhabi and also India in the season happens during summer, peak summer. So, we are dealing with pretty much the same temperature and humidity."
The Texas Super Kings will face the LA Knight Riders for the nation's first-ever Major League Cricket game at the outdoor Grand Prairie Stadium.
Spectators are encouraged to bring umbrellas as shade is limited in the stadium. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/major-league-cricket-is-taking-over-north-texas-this-week/3294666/ | 2023-07-12T23:48:04 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/major-league-cricket-is-taking-over-north-texas-this-week/3294666/ |
Police in two different cities in Tarrant County continue to look for drivers accused of shooting others in separate cases of road rage.
Monday night in Hurst a woman was shot and killed and in Fort Worth, a man was shot hours later in the hand early Tuesday morning.
“We're actively looking at this case, you know, it does involve an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We want to find out who that individual is and bring him to justice," said Officer Buddy Calzada, the public information officer for the Fort Worth Police Department.
Just before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Fort Worth Police said officers were called to the 5000 block of the South Freeway service road. They found a male victim with a gunshot wound from what they said was apparent road rage.
Police said the victim told them he was traveling Northbound on the South Freeway approaching East Felix St.
He told officers the suspect was driving alongside his car when there was some type of incident or exchange between both drivers. That's when the suspect pulled out a firearm and hit the driver's side, the victim was hit in the left hand with non-life-threatening injuries.
"It's very unfortunate when you get drivers out there that want to be violent, the roadways are for everybody and we need to keep it that way," said Calzada.
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He said officers encourage people to call police to report aggressive drivers because that could be a catalyst for road rage.
"We encourage people all the time, don't overuse your horn. Don't give hand gestures. Try to be as courteous as you can, avoid the situation as quick as you can, and a lot of drivers do that, and they still are targeted, so to speak, by somebody that's just become violent and wants to be violent," said Calzada.
Zane Jones, the husband of the woman who was shot and killed in Hurst on Monday night, said it so happens that the person shot in Fort Worth hours after their incident is his neighbor's co-worker.
“I talked to my neighbor and woke him up when I got home from the hospital and he was surprised and he helped me pack my place up and he texted me about 6:15 in the morning and said, 'Hey a bunch of cops are here because my co-worker got shot in a road rage incident," explained Jones, whose wife Paola Nunez died at the hospital around 2:15 a.m. "My neighbor lost his neighbor and his co-worker was shot in the same night for the same stupid thing. Serendipitous."
The shooter involved in the Hurst case remains on the loose as well.
"I need him caught, I need him prosecuted, I need him in prison. I need him to know he didn't just fire a gun into a car, 'The end.' He killed someone who's not like anyone. He killed someone who fought so hard to be here, who loved my kids, that loved me, someone who's building a life and a career for herself. Someone who had nothing to do with anything. Someone who was a passenger of the person he was mad at. I want him to rot," expressed Jones.
Hurst Police put out a statement Wednesday afternoon stating, "We understand the public is increasingly concerned about road rage incidents due to recent violence. What does road rage look like? Road rage often includes brake checking, following too closely, hand gesturing, and cutting people off."
They offered several tips including:
1. Drive safely, stay aware of your surroundings, and remain calm.
2. Avoid overreacting or participating in a road rage incident.
3. Slow down, take the next exit and disengage.
4. If criminal offenses occur, call 911 and gather suspect information.
Hurst Police continue to ask the public for information related to the deadly shooting on Monday night and to contact Detective C. Jackson at 817-788-7179 or contact Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477 or 469tips.com. hursttx.gov/media
Fort Worth Police are also asking the public for help in the other incident. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-police-offer-tips-to-avoid-road-rage-situations/3294710/ | 2023-07-12T23:48:07 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-police-offer-tips-to-avoid-road-rage-situations/3294710/ |
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When you go to the State Fair of Texas, food is a big part of the experience. The 'Big Tex Choice Awards' can have a big influence on what you eat.
"It will change your business," Cody Hays of Texas Holy said. "It's a lot of fun, but I will tell you, people that understand it and get it know that it can change your trajectory."
Hays, a trained chef who used to work at a luxury hotel, took over his parents' business, Texas Holy, with his wife, Lauren.
"I was born into the fair business," Hays said. "It's pretty awesome to be a part of it."
This week the State Fair of Texas did something it hasn't done before; it allowed media in the 'Big Tex Choice Awards' judging room, where semi-finalist foods in both sweet and savory categories were being tasted and evaluated.
While we cannot reveal judges' names, we can tell you they are all State Fair employees.
'It needs to be creative and innovative, but still something really 'cravable,'" one judge said. "I gotta stop eating soon because there's a lot to eat today!"
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"There's variety, a lot of different flavors individually, and then together it's just amazing," another judge said about another entry. "I'm gonna give that one a happy face!"
"The fact that a group of us get to decide what is going to be 'the best' is kind of empowering," one judge said. "Give me good seafood any day, and this is just perfect!"
"This will be our fifth time," Jerome Garza said standing next to his sister, Denise De La Cruz, who comes up with the family's food concepts.
The Garza family, which runs Deep Fried Love and has been at the State Fair for 40 years, has won the Big Tex Choice Awards three times in the past.
"So there's a lot of pressure," Garza said. "To win it, it's a sense of pride because we're introducing a great item that people love."
The semi-final judging ends Thursday.
Ten finalists will be chosen, 5 in the sweet category and 5 in the savory category.
The finals is a celebrity judging event in August.
The 'Big Tex Choice Awards' started in 2005. There are 3 awards given; Best Sweet, Best Savory, and Most Creative. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas/rare-behind-the-scenes-look-at-big-tex-choice-awards-semi-finals-judging/3294685/ | 2023-07-12T23:48:23 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas/rare-behind-the-scenes-look-at-big-tex-choice-awards-semi-finals-judging/3294685/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Department of Labor (DoL) investigators say Central Florida – like much of the nation – is seeing a spike in cases of child labor, resulting in businesses paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.
The cases range in scale and seriousness, involving many different industries and situations. Investigators said many involve younger teens working during school hours or too many hours on school days and working with dangerous equipment.
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Since 2015, data released by the department showed investigators have worked on cases involving 900 children and teenagers in the state of Florida, resulting in $900,000 in fines.
However, one of Central Florida’s top investigators said most cases have been concentrated in the years following the pandemic.
“From [fiscal years] 2020 until 2022, we have seen more child labor that we had seen from 2011 to 2020,” DoL District Director Wildalí De Jesús explained.
Read: Report: 10-year-old children were found working at a Louisville McDonald’s until 2 a.m.
In recent years, investigators busted a Longwood landscape supply warehouse for allowing a 13-year-old to drive a forklift and a Winter Park bakery for allowing a 13-year-old to operate a bread slicer. They also said the teenager at the bakery was an unpaid “volunteer.”
De Jesús recalled one of the most egregious cases she has seen: when a 15-year-old employed as a roofer fell off an Orlando townhouse building in early 2022, suffering brain and spine injuries.
Read: Boy’s lemonade stand reported to Alabama Department of Labor
“We’re seeing a trend of much younger children… because sometimes the children don’t know what they’re supposed to do or not supposed to do,” she said. “A lot of times parents don’t know either. They may assume that it’s safe or that [the child is] working the correct hours and that there’s no limitations, but there are.”
She added that some of the cases involved children working for their parents or other family members, and the department doesn’t track the immigration status of the children.
Read: Florida Chick-fil-A fined more than $12K for child labor violations
The department has put out a guide to let parents and business owners know what acceptable practices are. Generally, 14- and 15-year-olds cannot work more than eight hours in a day, during school or after 9 p.m. There are tighter restrictions in place on school days.
Minors of all ages cannot work dangerous jobs, with additional restrictions placed on younger teens.
The department says most violations happen in the amusement, construction, retail and food service industries.
DoL staff said all three companies paid the fines levied at them. None of the companies responded to WFTV’s request for comment.
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