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DULUTH — Essentia Health has finalized a date to move into its brand new St. Mary's Medical Center, culminating a $900 million building project.
According to a news release issued Friday, the 942,000-square foot facility will receive its first patients on July 30.
Ground was broken on the project, known as Vision Northland, in September 2019. The project represents the largest private investment in Duluth's history.
The new facility, which has grown to dominate the skyline on the eastern side of downtown Duluth, stands 340 feet above Superior Street and 292 feet above 2nd Street, where the main entrance is located. The medical center stands 18 stories with a helipad at the top.
"Substantial completion" of the new hospital and clinic was achieved in early March, with personnel spending the time since orienting themselves with the building and technology; moving in furniture and artwork; and making other finishing touches.
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As of March, Essentia reported that the project was on time and on budget.
The facility will have 344 rooms, all but two of them private (which will be designed for families having multiple births).
“I have the deepest gratitude for my colleagues who helped to design this space, for the construction workers who made this a reality and for the community for their support during the construction. St. Mary’s Medical Center, and those who serve within its walls, will continue to provide great care for generations to come,” Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman said in the news release.
Starting with the emergency department, patients will be moved from the current St. Mary's Medical Center, located two blocks away, July 30 in a process that has been planned since the project began. The current facility will eventually be demolished.
Moving existing equipment is expected to take one to two weeks, during which time the hospital will scale back elective services.
A ribbon-cutting and other celebrations are planned for later in July, including a community open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 21. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/essentia-health-sets-opening-for-new-st-marys-medical-center | 2023-07-14T18:59:05 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/essentia-health-sets-opening-for-new-st-marys-medical-center |
Richmond detectives are investigating an East End shooting that left one man with life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday around 9:28 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of Peter Paul Boulevard for a report of a person shot.
Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective K. Hyde (804) 646-3613 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
31 photos from the Times-Dispatch archives
In September 1984, the Empire Theatre on Broad Street in downtown Richmond reopened with a gala and performance from the Richmond Symphony. Opened in 1911, the Empire closed and reopened many times since its founding. It is now known as the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre and is home to the Virginia Rep.
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In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how to light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. Flax was chairwoman of Women’s Club gift shop.
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In June 1972, residents of a neighborhood in the town of Columbia, in Fluvanna County, stood at the end of a flooded street off state Route 6. The remnants of Hurricane Agnes brought some of the worst flooding in decades to many parts of the state, including Richmond.
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In January 1954, Mrs. Elvira Daves (right), postmistress of Sabot in Goochland County, turned over the day’s mail to Mrs. Cy Williams. In the article that accompanied this photo, Daves said she and her husband planned to leave the village soon, and the Williams family would have to find new tenants for the post office and general store.
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In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter — and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
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In September 1945, the sound of the bell summoned students to George Wythe School in Richmond on the first day of class.
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In early December 1954, 3-year-old Joe Corman surveyed a row of Christmas trees at a lot off the Petersburg Pike. According to the accompanying caption, these trees were an early shipment from Northern states.
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In March 1985, the Diamond was in the late stages of construction. The 12,500-seat baseball stadium on the Boulevard in Richmond was set to open a month later for the new season. Compared with Parker Field, the Diamond offered more seating, concessions, restrooms and boxes where guests could host parties while watching the game.
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In May 1965, Lady Bird Johnson played tourist with a movie camera during a trip to Monticello near Charlottesville. The first lady was on a two-day tour of Virginia attractions, in part to promote the beautification of public places. Her trip began with the dedication of the first highway rest area in Virginia on Interstate 95 at Dumfries. After Monticello, she traveled to Abingdon and attended the Barter Theatre.
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This December 1984 image shows the Bolling Haxall House on East Franklin Street at Third Street in downtown Richmond. The Italianate mansion, built in the 1850s by one of Richmond’s wealthiest residents, Bolling Walker Haxall, was sold in 1900 to the local Woman’s Club, which remains based there. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In March 1964, two Chickahominy tribe members in Charles City County worked on a small farm. Leonard Adkins (left) also was a teacher, and Wilfred Holmes was a student. An article that accompanied this photo reviewed population trends among Virginia’s Indian tribes.
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In December 1954, cars on the left side of East Franklin Street near Fifth Street in downtown Richmond weren’t parked — they were stacked up for more than three blocks waiting to turn on Seventh Street or get to a nearby parking garage on Grace Street. This scene was typical for a weekend shopping day during the holiday season.
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In September 1948, Richmond men registered for the draft at Chandler Junior High School in Richmond. An accompanying article reported that 9.5 million men ages 18 to 25 were expected to register between mid-August and mid-September in Virginia.
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In December 1974, young members of Temple B’nai Shalom lighted candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. The synagogue, which was on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County, later merged with Temple Beth-El in Richmond.
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In December 1973, Hal Weafer stood with one of his Christmas trees - he had been cutting down the fir balsam trees at his property in Maine and delivering them to Richmonders for 50 years. Weafer was a former first baseman for the minor-league Richmond Colts who later became a baseball umpire.
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This October 1957 image shows the High’s Ice Cream plant on West Broad Street in Richmond. Founded in Richmond by L.W. High, the company had numerous ice cream shops in Richmond, which were known for their black-and-white checkered floor tiles. The company’s opening-day special in 1932 was buy one Big Cone for 5 cents, get the second free.
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In December 1982, a celebration of the seven-day Kwanzaa holiday began at Richmond’s Hippodrome Theater with a reading of the Nguzo Saba, the seven core principles, by Jamil Mulazim. Douglas Weffer (left) and Umar Kenyatta lighted symbolic candles. Kwanzaa, derived from the Swahili term for “first fruits,” was developed as an African-American celebration in the 1960s.
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In January 1977, John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor ran through the snow with their dog Daisy. During Warner’s campaign for Senate in 1978, the couple resided in Richmond at the Berkshire Apartments on West Franklin Street. They were married in 1976 and divorced in 1982.
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In May 1952, the Richmond Motel, located at Brook Road and Lombardy Street, was undergoing an expansion. The motel opened in February of that year with eight rooms and was adding 26 more.
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In January 1973, John and Debbie Nelson were in their junior year at the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. The two decided independently to become nurses, and their paths crossed in 1971 when they were students at Norfolk General Hospital. By October 1972, they were married and transferred to Petersburg General.
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In October 1949, an organ grinder and his monkey entertained a young girl at the State Fair of Virginia, held at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. The fair’s array of exhibits and events included motorcycle races, driving safety instruction from the state police and displays of the latest household inventions.
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In April 1960, more than 10,000 spectators attended the Richmond Virginians’ exhibition game against the New York Yankees at Parker Field in Richmond. The Vees, part of the International League, played in Richmond from 1954 to 1964 and were the AAA affiliate of the Yankees for much of that span.
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In late January 1964, W.M. McDaniel shopped for a pipe at a store in downtown Richmond. An article that accompanied the photo said that for several weeks Richmonders had been favoring pipes over cigarettes in significantly larger numbers, based on tobacco sales. The hypothesis: The Surgeon General’s report that month linked smoking to lung cancer but said cigarettes were worse than pipe smoking.
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In September 1976, more than 1,000 rafts, kayaks and canoes crowded into the Jordan Point Yacht Haven and Marina in Hopewell for the second Great James River Raft Race to benefit multiple sclerosis research and local MS projects. The race concluded across the river at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. Rafters were awarded prizes for speed, design originality and amount of money raised through pledges.
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In December 1966, drivers in a toll lane at the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike’s Falling Creek interchange were greeted by a cheery holiday message instead of the usual illuminated “go” sign.
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In February 1949, W.A. Evans of the Richmond police dusted an empty ring box for fingerprints after a daring robbery of the Schwarzschild Jewelers on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. The thieves took off with a haul of diamonds, other gems and watches — more than 1,000 pieces — with a value exceeding $200,000. Three men were caught and went to prison, though the search for most of the jewels continued long thereafter.
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In March 1963, four men played pool at the Richmond Community Action Program Senior Center at Marshall Street and Brook Road. The center gave seniors access to financial counseling, education classes and other programs.
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In March 1957, a boy and girl walked through Chesterfield County farmland with their tools, ready to help with planting. Blossoms on the nearby plum tree were signs of spring.
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In February 1952, sexton James R. Eapes rang the bell at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Church Hill in Richmond while the Rev. Robert B. Echols stood by. The toll marked the passing of Britain’s King George VI, whose death that month at age 56 led to worldwide mourning.
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In December 1963, workers in the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign sorted gifts of food and toys collected at county schools. The donations were then taken to the welfare department and distributed to needy families. The campaign also was nearing its cash contribution goal of $2,500.
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On Christmas Eve 1973, 4-year-old Greg Murphey (front) and 6-year-old brother Scott slept by the fire at their Richmond home — hoping that Santa Claus would make some noise during his visit so that they could catch him at work, filling their stockings and leaving presents under the tree.
Bill Lane | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/richmond-shooting-leaves-one-man-seriously-wounded/article_d9d6df70-226a-11ee-9b26-b34147f243a5.html | 2023-07-14T19:01:28 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/richmond-shooting-leaves-one-man-seriously-wounded/article_d9d6df70-226a-11ee-9b26-b34147f243a5.html |
Buses will reach still deeper into Richmond’s suburbs now that GRTC Transit System won a greenlight from the group that disburses the greenbacks for the region’s transportation needs.
The Central Virginia Transportation Authority on Friday endorsed GRTC’s proposal to extend four lines farther into Chesterfield and Henrico counties and to reach into Goochland County. It also gave a nod to plans to pilot micro-transit services - basically ride-hailing and ride-sharing - in five areas.
The bus route extensions will be the first steps in a five-year effort to create the truly regional transit system the General Assembly called for when it created the authority in 2020, Adrienne Torres, GRTC chief of staff, told the transportation authority.
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Over the 12 months ending next June, GRTC plans to extend its 1A route, which now runs from downtown Richmond along Hull Street, Belt Boulevard and Midlothian Turnpike to the former Spring Rock Green shopping center. The route will now go an additional 8 miles west to the Walmart on Midlothian.
The plan for fiscal year 2024 also calls for extending route 1, which now runs between downtown and the Brookhill Shopping Center on Chamberlayne Avenue by the city line. This route would now run an additional 3 miles into Henrico County, turning around at the East Parham Road intersection with Brook Ro9ad.
GRTC also plans to extend its U.S. 1 service from its current turnaround at Brightpoint Community College for about 1.25 miles farther south, to serve a large mobile home community.
In addition, GRTC proposes extending its route 19, which runs between Willow Lawn and the Bon Secours Emergency Center in Short Pump, into Goochland County.
Beyond fiscal 2024, GRTC aims to cut wait times on seven routes in Richmond and Henrico.
It wants to add an express bus service to Short Pump and extend its Gaskins Express service to Henrico’s Innsbrook business park.
To the south, GRTC proposes extending the bus route that now runs from Southside Plaza and the Walmsley area into Chesterfield County as well as starting a new service in Chesterfield to the Walmsley area and service running along Route 10.
GRTC also wants to launch a north-south bus rapid transit service, like the Pulse that now connects Willow Lawn with Rocketts Landing, through downtown Richmond.
At the same time, GRTC aims to start a pilot program with an innovative new approach called micro-transit – basically, vans or mini-buses that riders can hail and share in much the same way as Uber or Lyft.
These would service limited territories.
In some cases, the idea is to serve areas that don’t have any transit service.
The pilot, for instance, proposes micro-transit services in Ashland and Powhatan.
But micro-transit services also can be "last mile" connections to serve neighborhoods where people have to walk fairly far to reach a bus route, as they are in Seattle and Kansas City, Kan.
So the GRTC pilots will include service in a swath of eastern Henrico and New Kent counties running some 9 miles beyond where GRTC route 7 from downtown now turns around, at Richmond International Airport.
Another pilot service will service a stretch of north Chesterfield county between Chippenham Parkway, where GRTC’s 1C Hull Street line turns around, to Route 288.
GRTC will also run a micro-transit service in the Washington Park-Azelea Avenue area.
GRTC plans to phase in service in these areas this fiscal year, with the first to be launched in the fall, Torres told the transportation authority.
She said GRTC is working with consultants to refine service territory boundaries and to develop more precise operating and capital costs.
GRTC is entitled to 15% of the funds the Central Virginia Transportation Authority collects through a 0.7% regional sales tax, a wholesale tax of 7.6 cents a gallon and a diesel tax of 7.7 cents.
An additional 35% of the money - now running at more than $200 million a year - goes for regional projects, and the rest goes back to the authority's nine member localities for their own top priority projects. | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/grtc-plans-more-bus-service-in-the-richmond-suburbs/article_fa9bc5fa-2269-11ee-a416-474427f33225.html | 2023-07-14T19:01:34 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/grtc-plans-more-bus-service-in-the-richmond-suburbs/article_fa9bc5fa-2269-11ee-a416-474427f33225.html |
DALLAS — The civil case against the City of Dallas and four police officers over the 2016 death of Tony Timpa is heading to trial.
Jury selection in the trial is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Dallas. Timpa died in August 2016 after calling 911 for help, saying he was schizophrenic, off his medication and had taken cocaine. When officers responded, they ultimately handcuffed Timpa and pinned him face-down for 14 minutes. Timpa lost consciousness and died that night.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner ruled Timpa's death a homicide, citing the toxic effects of cocaine and physiological stress associated with physical restraint. And while the responding officers who took Timpa into custody were indicted on misdemeanor deadly conduct charges, their cases were later dismissed.
Meanwhile, the Timpa family's civil case against the city and the officers has moved forward, albeit slowly. It was filed in 2016, after Timpa's death, but it wasn't cleared for trial until a key Supreme Court ruling last summer.
The high court denied the city's request to review a lower court's decision that the officers could be sue over Timpa's death.
Now, the case heads to trial.
Here's an overview of the Timpa case:
How did Tony Timpa die?
Timpa, 32, was at the New Fine Arts store at 1720 W. Mockingbird Lane, in northwest Dallas, on Aug. 10, 2016. He purchased a lighter, his family's lawsuit said, and left the store.
At some point after leaving, Timpa, who was dealing with mental illness, called 911, saying he was schizophrenic, off his prescription medication and had taken cocaine.
By the time officers arrived, two security guards at the store had already handcuffed Timpa, who was yelling. The responding Dallas officers - Dustin Dillard, Raymond Dominguez, Kevin Mansell and Danny Vasquez - kept Timpa handcuffed and pinned him face-down.
In body camera video from that night, he is seen handcuffed and face-down with officers on top of him for about 14 minutes. Timpa cries for help, then loses consciousness.
Timpa was yelling and officers said they pinned him down because he was "rolling rolling."
At one point, officers zip-tied his ankles together because he was trying to kick officer.
At one point, paramedics check his vital signs. Timpa appears unresponsive when he's given a sedative.
“The fire department did take his vitals and he seemed fine then but certainly they could have been more proactive,” Timpa family Geoff Henley previously told WFAA.
After he's silent, one of the officers says, "I hope I didn't kill him."
Once in the ambulance, officers and paramedics performed chest compressions on Timpa but couldn't revive him.
Body camera video of Timpa's death
Here is the body camera video of the officers' interaction with Timpa before he died:
Were the officers charged?
Three of the officers were indicted on misdemeanor deadly conduct charges, but those charges were later dismissed by Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.
Creuzot said three medical examiners declined to testify in the case.
"In our opinion, there was no crime committed, and there was no case to go forward,” Creuzot said at the time.
What happened to the officers?
The officers named in the lawsuit are Dustin Dillard, Raymond Dominguez, Kevin Mansell and Danny Vasquez.
It was unclear Friday what their status is with the police department, though Dillard was promoted to the rank of senior corporal during a ceremony last summer.
What is the lawsuit seeking?
The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2016, is seeking damages for an array of allegations, including wrongful death, survival action, false imprisonment, assault and battery, negligence and gross negligence, and negligent hiring and supervision.
The City of Dallas had argued for qualified immunity for the officer involved in the Timpa case. Qualified immunity is a legal principle introduced by the U.S. Supreme Court which provides immunity to government officials from civil suits unless the official violated clearly established constitutional or statutory rights any reasonable person would know.
But the courts ruled in favor of Timpa's family, saying the officers had violated his constitutional rights, meaning they can be sued in his death.
"Not only did the judges determine that the evidence we brought show that the officers used unreasonable force -- but deadly force against a man who was not resisting at all," Timpa family attorney Geoff Henley said in a statement in December 2021.
More coverage of the Tony Timpa case: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tony-timpa-death-dallas-texas-police-officers-dustin-dillard-civil-trial/287-a35b5d99-e071-45fb-bd19-5deb0e22ad7d | 2023-07-14T19:03:56 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tony-timpa-death-dallas-texas-police-officers-dustin-dillard-civil-trial/287-a35b5d99-e071-45fb-bd19-5deb0e22ad7d |
Stark County road projects to affect traffic in Canton, Plain and Lake townships
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Stark County the week of July 17. All outlined work is weather permitting.
Route 30 and state Route 43 resurfacing and pavement repairs, Canton
Beginning at 4 a.m. July 15, state Route 43 southbound at U.S. Route 30 will be closed until 5 a.m. July 17. The detour will be Route 30 westbound to 11th Street to Cherry Street to Route 30 eastbound to state Route 43.Route 30 at state Route 43 has various lane restrictions. Estimated completion is mid-July.
State Route 43, Mount Pleasant Street and Market Avenue intersection improvements, Lake and Plain townships
Beginning July 17, Market Avenue between Mount Pleasant Street and state Route 43 will be closed though mid-August. The detour will be state Route 43 to State Street to Market Avenue.
State Route 241 culvert replacement, Tuscarawas Township
State Route 241 at state Route 93 is now open.
For a complete list of active construction projects in Stark County, visit https://tinyurl.com/2ay8kdxd. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/stark-county-road-projects-to-affect-traffic/70413240007/ | 2023-07-14T19:04:55 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/stark-county-road-projects-to-affect-traffic/70413240007/ |
ERCOT is issuing another Weather Watch, anticipating higher electrical demand during extreme heat a day after Texans set a new record for power consumption.
ERCOT, or the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc., is the agency that manages the state's power grid. On Friday they issued the Weather Watch warning that there is an expected higher demand for electricity from July 16-18 due to extreme heat.
The Weather Watch comes a day after the state set a new unofficial all-time peak demand of 81,406 MW on Thursday.
The record draw on the power grid could be broken again on Friday if ERCOT's Supply and Demand forecast holds. It shows demand could reach nearly 83,000 MW at 5 p.m. Friday. According to the same dashboard, there is currently enough available capacity to meet that record demand.
ERCOT's Weather Watch is an advanced notification that is sent out under normal grid conditions about 3-5 days before a weather event to tell the public there may be a higher demand for electricity due to a forecasted event and that they should pay attention to changing conditions.
In May, ERCOT announced the launch of the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) which includes two alerts, the ERCOT Weather Watch and a Voluntary Conservation Notice where Texans will be asked to voluntarily reduce usage during peak times -- if it is safe to do so.
At this time, there has been no Voluntary Conservation Notice issued. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ercot-issues-weather-watch-sets-new-all-time-demand-record/3296188/ | 2023-07-14T19:13:23 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ercot-issues-weather-watch-sets-new-all-time-demand-record/3296188/ |
Bradenton 18-year-old dies after driver drove into Manatee River, FHP says
An 18-year-old died in a Parrish crash after the driver drove into the Manatee River early Friday morning.
Two Bradenton 18-year-olds were traveling south on Fort Hamer Road at 3:04 a.m., approaching the parking lot of the Fort Hamer Boat Launch. The driver continued driving south until the car landed in the Manatee River.
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The driver was able to exit the sedan and swim to shore, but the passenger remained in the car and was pronounced dead by officials.
After failing to negotiate the left curve of the road and entering the parking lot, the driver drove into the river, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/14/bradenton-18-year-old-dies-after-car-drives-into-manatee-river-fhp/70413268007/ | 2023-07-14T19:14:47 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/14/bradenton-18-year-old-dies-after-car-drives-into-manatee-river-fhp/70413268007/ |
Manatee County Sheriff's Office seizes $52,000 in illegal proceeds during game room bust
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized 69 gambling machines and more than $52,000 in illegal proceeds during a raid of the Sizzling Sam's Arcade.
The MCSO Intel and Strategic Unit started an investigation into gambling businesses in Manatee County operating illegal slot machines. A total of 53 gambling establishments were identified at the time. About 40% shut down voluntarily after deputies delivered cease and desist letters to each business, warning owners they could face five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 per machine.
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Detectives then went undercover and visited the remaining gambling establishments, also known as game rooms.
On June 20, undercover detectives entered the Sizzling Sam's Arcade, located at 3126 1st Street West, engaged in slot machine-style gambling, and obtained a search warrant.
The warrant was executed on Thursday. Detectives shut down the business and collected 69 gambling machines and more than $52,000 in illegal proceeds. None of the customers or employees were arrested, however, the business owner remains under investigation and charges are pending. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/14/mcso-seizes-52000-in-illegal-proceeds-during-game-room-bust/70414125007/ | 2023-07-14T19:14:53 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/14/mcso-seizes-52000-in-illegal-proceeds-during-game-room-bust/70414125007/ |
Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus opens voting center that will address Newtown's needs
The Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus Resource Center will host its grand opening on Saturday.
The Sarasota County Democratic Party and the Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus partnered to open the center. The grand opening of the resource center is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic Newtown at 1751 Dr. MLK Way, Unit A.
The center will serve to provide year-round voter support in the Newtown community by informing voters, connecting residents to their local government, and serving as a meeting place to address and hear the community’s needs.
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SCDP Chair Daniel Kuether said the resource center will reinforce Newtown resident voices by implementing new voter engagement strategies.
"We are very much invested in aiding this neighborhood by facilitating resources and increasing access to voters throughout the community,” Kuether said. “Sarasota has much to gain from a well-equipped Newtown and bolstering everyday citizens' right to vote." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/14/sarasota-democratic-black-caucus-to-open-newtown-voting-center/70414653007/ | 2023-07-14T19:14:59 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/14/sarasota-democratic-black-caucus-to-open-newtown-voting-center/70414653007/ |
AUBURN, Maine — Five tenants were aided by the American Red Cross on Thursday after a residential fire in Auburn caused extensive damage to the second and third floors.
Shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday, fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the area of 112 Court St. in Auburn, a news release from the Auburn Fire Department said.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, they discovered a 2.5-story residential building with "heavy fire showing on the porch area and extending to the second and third floors," the release said.
The fire department said the building could only be accessed through a driveway on Pleasant Street shared by three other properties.
As additional fire crews responded, tenants who lived in the building were self-evacuating with pets and belongings. One person was temporarily unaccounted for, according to the release.
"After several minutes, the last occupant of the building evacuated from the property," the release said.
Most of the fire was able to be extinguished by the first fire engine that arrived, but "crews were hampered by fire extension into the third-floor area of the building," fire officials said Friday.
The fire department cited heat, humidity, and the construction of the building as factors that made it difficult to fully extinguish the fire. However, the fire was under control within an hour of the first fire crews arriving at the scene.
No injuries were reported, and fire officials were able to rescue a cat from the roof of the building, according to the release.
"The building’s five tenants were assisted on-scene by the American Red Cross as they did not have insurance for their belongings, and damage to the second and third floors of the building was extensive," the release stated.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Additional fire crews from Lewiston, Poland, and New Gloucester, as well as the United Ambulance Service, responded to the scene to assist. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/auburn-maine-residential-building-fire-under-investigation/97-2c584d43-5c5d-4d58-af6a-955d0f336ac6 | 2023-07-14T19:15:17 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/auburn-maine-residential-building-fire-under-investigation/97-2c584d43-5c5d-4d58-af6a-955d0f336ac6 |
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A fire broke out at an auto repair shop Friday morning in Flint Township.
Several fire departments responded to Checkered Auto Repair on Corunna Road just west of I-75, just after 7 a.m.
Corunna Road was shut down as crews battled the fire.
No word on what caused the fire or if there were any injuries.
This is a developing story. Stay with ABC12 for further updates. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-a-fire-at-an-auto-repair-shop-in-flint-twp-friday/article_4bba1d58-2259-11ee-8b74-2b1b94a0d659.html | 2023-07-14T19:17:37 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-a-fire-at-an-auto-repair-shop-in-flint-twp-friday/article_4bba1d58-2259-11ee-8b74-2b1b94a0d659.html |
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - Parking and road restrictions will go into effect on Mon., July 17 at 6 a.m. in Midland ahead of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
The roads where parking will be restricted on both sides of the street include:
- W. St. Andrews Road from Eastman Avenue to Saginaw Road.
- West Sugnet Road from Eastman to Saginaw.
- Hillcrest Road from Sugnet to Saginaw.
- Dyckman Road from Sugnet to Clover Lane.
- Noeske Street from Balfour Street to West St. Andrews.
- West Nelson Street from Balfour to West St. Andrews.
- Crane Court from Eastman to the end of the court.
- Hill Court from West St. Andrews to the end of the court.
The roads that will have parking restricted on one side of the street include:
- Helen Street from West St. Andrews to Noeske (no parking on the north side).
- Holyrood Street from Helen to Noeske (no parking on the east side).
The City of Midland adds that the eastbound lane of West St. Andrews will be closed to thru traffic from Noeske to the entrance of the Midland Country Club for designated bus traffic only. Stopping, standing and parking will not be allowed on West St. Andrews in front of Midland Country Club.
Parking on unimproved surfaces, such as grass, on both private properties is a zoning violation and is prohibited. Violations can result in the issuance of a $50 civil infraction, $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third and any subsequent offense.
There will be a small designated grass area for event parking on West St. Andrews near Nelson Street.
Main parking for the event will be available at Dow Diamond, with a free shuttle to Midland Country Club.
The city says the restrictions are intended to promote smooth traffic flow and safety while reducing congestion as much as possible. They add that traffic is expected to be heavy in the areas surrounding Midland Country Club and Currie Municipal Golf Course. Residents that do not live in these areas and not attending the event are asked to avoid the area as much as possible.
The parking restrictions will end until midnight on July 22.
For more information on or questions specific to the road and parking restrictions, contact the City of Midland's Engineering Department at (989) 837-3348.
More information on the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational can be found online at dowglbi.com. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/parking-restrictions-begin-monday-in-midland-ahead-of-lpga-tour-event/article_6734839a-2266-11ee-bb4e-235977e6d108.html | 2023-07-14T19:17:43 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/parking-restrictions-begin-monday-in-midland-ahead-of-lpga-tour-event/article_6734839a-2266-11ee-bb4e-235977e6d108.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - The City of Saginaw announced that part of Norman Street will be closed for two weeks to fix a water main.
The road closure is taking place on Norman Street, between North 6th Avenue and North 8th Avenue.
According to the City of Saginaw Government, the eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed to through traffic. The city asks motorists to follow the detour setup or seek an alternate route.
The road closure is expected to wrap up on July 28 at 4 p.m. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/part-of-norman-street-in-saginaw-is-closed-to-repair-a-water-main/article_b4de499e-2263-11ee-b2fe-db96020be9eb.html | 2023-07-14T19:17:49 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/part-of-norman-street-in-saginaw-is-closed-to-repair-a-water-main/article_b4de499e-2263-11ee-b2fe-db96020be9eb.html |
UPDATE: A Tornado Warning is in effect for Lapeer County until Jul 14, 2023 3:45PM.
The warning was first issued at 3:08 p.m.
Deerfield, Arcadia, Attica and Imlay City are included in the warning.
The Tornado warning for Sanilac County is still in effect.
UPDATE: The tornado warning has been dropped for Tuscola County. A tornado warning remains for Sanilac County.
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Sanilac and Tuscola Counties until 3:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm is moving through the area and has the capability of producing a tornado. The warning was posted at 2:17 p.m.
Residents in the storm's path were advised to seek shelter immediately.
Stay with the Storm Tracker 12 Weather Team and ABC12 News for updates as storms continue moving through Mid-Michigan. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/tornado-warning-issued-for-sanilac-counties/article_2e434a3c-2273-11ee-9ebf-3b53aaf1ff42.html | 2023-07-14T19:17:55 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/tornado-warning-issued-for-sanilac-counties/article_2e434a3c-2273-11ee-9ebf-3b53aaf1ff42.html |
Stormwater bills in unincorporated Volusia County will go up 50 cents a month
Volusia County residents outside of a city or town will see their stormwater bills increase by 50 cents a month to help cover growing public works costs, and other customers will also see an increase.
The Volusia County Council recently approved the increase after reducing the amount initially proposed by county staff, which was $1 the first tax year and another dollar the next year. The new rate goes into effect Oct. 1.
Residents receive the bill for the fees annually as part of their property tax bill.
The current rate is $72 per year per single-family dwelling for residential customers, and it's been that way since 2005. So people will see their bills rise to $78 a year.
For non-residential customers, the cost is calculated differently. It's going from $6 to $6.50 per month per the number of "equivalent residential units" of impervious surface on a property ― 2,775 square feet is one equivalent residential unit.
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The 50-cent increase is expected to more than cover a shortfall expected in the Stormwater Fund while the county conducts a rate study and looks at other options for funding the department's future budget.
The county's stormwater program has expanded over the past 12 years "from basin watershed planning to program implementation, including construction projects, stormwater system maintenance, and increased program management demands," according to the county.
Some projects have been postponed over the past couple of years.
"At the current funding rate, the estimated time to complete the known capital projects is greater than 25 years," according to county documents. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/14/volusia-council-oks-stormwater-bill-increase-of-50-cents/70407466007/ | 2023-07-14T19:18:13 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/14/volusia-council-oks-stormwater-bill-increase-of-50-cents/70407466007/ |
County wrap-up: First responders honored for Volusia County rescue
Several people, including one anonymous "good Samaritan," had a day named in their honor for saving lives along Volusia County's coast this month.
The county council accepted a proclamation naming July 11, 2023, as "Beach Safety and Coast Guard Heroes Day" for a rescue that occurred on June 15 at Ponce Inlet Jetty.
On that day, Volusia County lifeguards, Coast Guard members and the anonymous person rescued two adults and two children who were stranded during a storm "on the slippery rocks of the jetty, where they were pounded by heavy waves," according to the county's proclamation.
In the face of lightning and wind gusts, someone who the county had not identified as of July 11 rescued one of the children. Meanwhile, lifeguard Declan Outlaw swam to the others and brought them each to lifeguard and EMT Thomas McGibeny, who was on a jet ski, according to the county. McGibeny took them to a Coast Guard boat.
Others named in the proclamation for their help during the rescue are U.S. Coast Guard employees Corey Walsh, Collin Milne, Antonio Gonzalez, and Kenneth Gil de Rubio. Outlaw, McGibney and Gonzalez attended the meeting and received copies of the proclamation.
"I just wanted to get them home safe," Outlaw said.
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The council also recognized the Beach Safety Division for their daily efforts to protect and save lives along the coast, naming July 11 as "Beach Safety Excellence Day."
"In a typical year, Beach Safety personnel rescue 4,060 swimmers, respond to 256 major medical calls, provide first aid to 479 persons, treat 3,165 jellyfish stings, assist with 1,829 disabled vehicles, handle 927 environmental calls, find 34 lost children and adults, and take 61,151 preventive actions," the proclamation reads.
Other business
Preliminary Volusia property tax rates set
The council set preliminary property tax rates for the next budget year, which will begin Oct. 1, and set the public hearings for the budget for 6 p.m. on Sept. 5 and Sept. 19 at the council chambers at 123 W. Indiana Ave. in DeLand. The proposed tax rates, some of which only apply to specific areas of the county are:
- General Fund: 3.3958 mills
- Public Safety Fund: 1.4541 mills
- Library Fund: 0.4209 mills
- Volusia Forever: 0.2 mills
- Volusia ECHO: 0.2 mills
- MSD Fund: 1.6956 mills
- Fire Fund: 3.8412 mills
- Port Fund: 0.0692 mills
- Mosquito Control Fund: 0.1781 mills
- Silver Sands Bethune MSD: 0.0117 mills
The recommended operating budget is posted at volusia.org.
Volusia County Veterans Services to get new office
Volusia County will open a Veterans Services office on Monday in the Deltona Regional Library at 2150 Eustace Ave. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, according to a county news release.
Counselors will be on hand to help veterans, current military members and their dependents with issues such as benefits, job training and health care. For information, people can call 386-740-5102 or go to volusia.org/veterans.
Volusia tax collector opens extra certificate auction
While tax certificate sales usually happen once a year, a second round opened because property tax deadlines were extended after Hurricane Ian in 2022, according to the Volusia County tax collector's office. The sale opened on Friday and will close on July 31. For information, people can call 386-736-5938 or go to vctaxcollector.org/taxes.
A home for food trucks in Volusia County
While state law prohibits local governments from banning food trucks, officials can decide where to allow them. The county council advanced an ordinance that would allow them under certain conditions within "commercial, industrial, public and nonresidential portions of Planned Unit Development zoning," and within Prime Agriculture, Rural Agriculture and Forestry Resource zoning classifications.
The second reading is scheduled for the Aug. 15 meeting.
County's Emergency Medical Services gets new $3.2 million building
The county approved spending $3.2 million for the building at 1720 Mason Ave. in Daytona Beach for Emergency Medical Services. The current building in Holly Hill has a termite infestation and structural issues.
Volusia County names new spokesman
The council approved hiring Michael Ryan, a former communications director for St. Johns County government, to be the county's next director of community information. Ryan will start on July 24 and will replace Kevin Captain, who left the role to lead the county's Emergency Medical Services division.
Volusia County water reclamation facility to expand
The county council approved spending $475,000 to hire PC Construction Co. for management help on the expansion of the Southeast Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Oak Hill from 600,000 to 1.2 million gallons per day. The project will also upgrade the facility's "wastewater treatment processes to meet more stringent water quality standards established under the North Indian River Lagoon basin management action plan, adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection," according to the county. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/14/volusia-county-honors-first-responders-sets-tax-rates-and-more/70407589007/ | 2023-07-14T19:18:19 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/07/14/volusia-county-honors-first-responders-sets-tax-rates-and-more/70407589007/ |
Why Wilmington City Council declined to censure one of its own over ethics violation
- A resolution to censure Wilmington City Councilperson Zanthia Oliver was defeated by council members, 10-2, in a public vote Thursday.
- The censorship was prompted by an ethics violation she was publicly admonished for in April.
- The last time the legislative body voted to censure a colleague was in 2017 with former Councilperson Samuel L. Guy.
The Wilmington City Council on Thursday declined to censure Councilperson Zanthia Oliver over an ethics violation she was publicly admonished for in April.
Oliver was given a “public reprimand” by the city Ethics Commission earlier this year for her 2020 vote supporting a $200,000 grant for her brother’s nonprofit, Our Youth Inc.
At the time of the reprimand, the councilperson apologized for voting in favor of the 196-page resolution that awarded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding to various organizations, including Our Youth Inc. run by Norman Oliver – a former councilperson and brother to Zanthia Oliver.
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While the Wilmington Ethics Commission weighed in on the issue, City Council members had not, which is why Councilperson Shane Darby sponsored the resolution.
“This resolution is really about awareness, transparency and accountability,” Darby said during Thursday’s City Council meeting. “I’m glad that we were able to have a discussion about this.”
The resolution was defeated 10-2, with one member absent.
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Council members opposed to the move stressed they were not condoning Oliver’s behavior, but censuring her was unnecessary and “a bit extreme.”
“The matter has already made several news cycles. It’s already been very public, and to issue a censure, to me, seems extremely punitive,” Councilperson Latisha Bracy said. “The process worked, a complaint was filed, the commission did its job and they did it well.”
Why did Wilmington council consider censuring Oliver?
During a May 2020 council Community Development and Urban Planning Committee, Oliver voted in favor of a resolution awarding federal money to various organizations, one of which was a nonprofit run by her brother Norman Oliver.
The Wilmington Ethics Commission received a complaint last April and the following month referred the matter to the city solicitor for investigation.
That probe found Oliver was at the May 14, 2020, meeting and “was aware at that time that Our Youth, Inc. was intended to be a beneficiary of the Action Plan,” according to the April 18 public reprimand.
The commission found Oliver’s vote violated City Code, which stipulates no elected official can weigh in on “any matter pending before the city in which he or she has a personal or private interest” nor can they vote on legislation where they have a personal interest. In these instances, elected officials must vote “present.”
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At the time the ethics complaint was submitted to the commission, Wilmington was considering a reduction in its annual HUD grant funds because of a federal review that found program money had been mismanaged. Many of the issues flagged by HUD centered around funding awarded to and projects developed by Our Youth Inc.
As Darby learned more about the HUD funding problems, she said she discovered more things that “didn’t sit right with me ethically.”
“These funds — they were mismanaged and brought harm to the community,” she said.
Wilmington has yet to satisfy all the problems flagged in the HUD review.
What does censuring a councilperson do?
The censure is a public admonishment and would have had no effect on Oliver’s position.
The last time the City Council censured another councilperson was in 2017 when the legislative body voted to censure then-Councilperson Samuel L. Guy for weeks of communication that his colleagues said was “abusive, berating, degrading and threatening.”
"Certain conduct of Councilman At-Large Samuel L. Guy, Esq. has served not only to hinder the effectiveness of the Session of City Council, but has also jeopardized and potentially tarnished its reputation in the eyes of the populace, to say nothing of the wasted time and resources dedicated to responding to the misconduct ...," the approved resolution stated.
Even then, the council was divided on the censorship, passing the resolution in an 8-5 vote.
Prior to 2017, the body hadn’t censured a member since 1978 when Councilman James Keeley pleaded guilty to a corruption charge.
Councilmembers and Oliver’s supporters came to her defense Thursday, noting that everybody makes mistakes and the councilperson has apologized for her errors.
Councilperson Michelle Harlee said the matter has already been addressed and it’s time to put it behind them.
“I think that as a council body, we really have been intentional and put forth effort to work together and be more unified, and to really carry ourselves in a respectful manner as it relates to our constituents and the community,” she said, adding that councilmembers’ comments in the community and on social media also must be tackled. “Let’s address speaking negatively about this body out in the community and social media because the community doesn't like it.”
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WINFIELD — Police encouraged area residents to lock up their vehicles and remove anything of value in the wake of a string of break-ins, most recently occurring Thursday night.
From what police can tell from surveillance videos, individuals with flashlights have been going around overnight and entering unlocked vehicles and mostly rifling through looking for items of value, said Town Marshal Dan Ball said.
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Among the items taken were a credit card and firearm, he said.
The thieves have not been breaking windows or otherwise damaging locked vehicles to gain entry, Ball said.
Ball said 15 or 16 unlocked vehicles were broke into last weekend in the Wyndance subdivision in the area of 109th Avenue and Fayette Street.
"The victim was approached on foot by a male subject, who began shooting at the victim," police said.
Another seven unlocked vehicles or so were struck Thursday night in the Stonegate and Meadows areas.
Ball said extra patrols will be out overnight to combat the break-ins.
Area residents are encouraged to review any footage from surveillance cameras in hopes of identifying the culprits.
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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Buff Chace's tax breaks for 10 downtown buildings could be in jeopardy
Councilors are pushing back on an old deal that gave Chace tax breaks on 10 downtown buildings. The legitimacy of that agreement is now in question.
Providence city councilors want to take action against tax breaks for 10 downtown buildings controlled by wealthy developer Arnold "Buff" Chace.
In a Thursday meeting that largely took place out of public view in executive session, the Finance Committee voted to push back on a 2021 consent decree that allowed Chace to pay substantially less in property taxes. Under that decree, over the course of 30 years, Chace would pay the city roughly $42.5 million.
However, that deal may have been improperly made. According to Internal Auditor Gina Costa, City Solicitor Jeff Dana asserted that he could enter the city into the agreement. But Costa said approval was missing from a crucial player: the city's Tax Assessor.
Under the agreement, Chace's buildings are receiving 8-Law treatment, meaning they fall under a tax provision intended to generate more low-income housing. According to Costa, that means a property owner can "pay 8% of the previous year's rent collected as its property tax instead of the full commercial or residential rate depending on the property."
More:Providence City Council hires law firm to review tax breaks for 'Buff' Chace buildings downtown
On Thursday, attorneys Max Wistow and Stephen Sheehan, whom the council hired to review the tax breaks, offered a presentation to ten council members. Afterward, the finance committee put out a press release late in the evening stating it had "approved a resolution that would authorize legal counsel to make a claim by demand letter, motion practice, lawsuit, or any combination the attorneys deemed appropriate."
What comes next?
If the council were to pursue any legal action, a majority of members must vote in support of the measure at a July 20 meeting.
Wistow declined to comment for this story. A representative from Cornish Associates, Chace's real estate firm, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Furthermore, local spokesman Bill Fischer said he is no longer representing Chace.
More:One of RI's richest families roiled by new lawsuit. Did a Chace stepmom get $4.8M unjustly?
Costa presented suspicions over the tax breaks in a December 2022 memo in which she raised a handful of legal concerns, including a lack of approval from several bodies: City Council, the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, and the Board of Tax Assessment and Review.
Costa also expressed concern that Chace's buildings are being used partly for commercial purposes and don't meet the affordability measure set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Furthermore, Chace's property taxes were abated retroactively to 2020 even though there was no tax agreement at that time. In total, Costa counted more than half a million dollars in abated taxes for six of the 10 buildings under scrutiny. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/buff-chases-tax-breaks-for-10-downtown-buildings-could-be-in-jeopardy/70413450007/ | 2023-07-14T19:20:30 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/buff-chases-tax-breaks-for-10-downtown-buildings-could-be-in-jeopardy/70413450007/ |
East Greenwich woman drowns while swimming at Conimicut Point Beach
WARWICK – A 28-year-old East Greenwich woman drowned Thursday night while swimming off Conimicut Point Beach, the Warwick police said in a press release.
She was identified as Nicolette Biber.
Biber and a male friend had gone to the beach late Thursday night for a swim, the police said. While the man was setting up their beach blanket at the east end of Conimicut Point Park, Biber went into the water, the police said. A short time later, she went under and did not surface, the police said.
Called at about 9:48 p.m., police and firefighters searched in boats, with air support from the U.S. Coast Guard, for about 20 minutes before finding Biber on the north side of the sandbar, near the lighthouse, the police said.
Firefighters tried to revive her and took her to Kent Hospital in Warwick, where she was pronounced dead, according to the police.
The area is known for strong currents. In June 2021, a 10-year-old Providence girl and the 35-year-old Providence man who tried to save her drowned there.
"We cannot overstate the dangers of swimming at night, in the dark and in unfamiliar areas where tides and high winds may make conditions unpredictable," the police said.
The police expressed their "deepest condolences" to Biber's family in the press release, issued by Chief Col. Bradford Connor. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/east-greenwich-woman-drowns-off-conimicut-point-beach-warwick/70413967007/ | 2023-07-14T19:20:36 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/east-greenwich-woman-drowns-off-conimicut-point-beach-warwick/70413967007/ |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on July 25.
The meeting will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the OPD Classroom. The meeting will be centered around traffic safety. This meeting will also be a great opportunity for people to ask any questions that they have on the topic.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — However you scoop, swirl or savor that cone, there's nothing like ice cream on a hot Florida day.
It's why the St. Pete Pier is hosting the 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival this weekend in honor of National Ice Cream Day.
Guests can try ice cream from two dozen local vendors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Sunday, July 16.
Ice cream offerings range from more traditional cones, soft serves and custards to gourmet popsicles, gelato and Italian ice. Funky flavors like Tampa Guava & Cream Cheese and Key Lime Pie will be on the menu along with several dairy-free options.
And you should be prepared to put your tastebuds to the test — guests will be voting to name the Best Ice Cream in Tampa Bay.
Here's a list of participating ice cream vendors:
- Astro Craft Ice Cream
- Carousel's
- Frios Gourmet Pops
- Kona Ice
- Uncle Louie G
- Sweet Island Snow
- Happy's Ice Cream
- Great Heights Creamery
- Mammamia Gelato
- Whit's Frozen Custard
- Looshkos
- Ben & Jerry's
- Cole's Snow Kone Factory
- Ksplitz Artisan Ice Cream
- Quiero Mas Tacos
- Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
- Sweet Memories
- The Hyppo
- Mayday Ice Cream
- Pop Fusions
- Lava Ice Shop
- Hawaiian Honey Cones
- Coconut Bar
- Johnny Tella
While admission to the festival is free, ice cream from individual vendors will need to be purchased. There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms on the forecast for Sunday, but the event is happening rain or shine.
Paid parking is available on the Pier and two blocks away in the Sundial Garage. However, festival organizers recommend "using rideshare services to fest responsibly." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/ice-cream-festival-st-pete-pier/67-a2338298-d5a6-4cc1-9448-c37c545553cf | 2023-07-14T19:23:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/ice-cream-festival-st-pete-pier/67-a2338298-d5a6-4cc1-9448-c37c545553cf |
BRADENTON, Fla. — If you're looking for an easier way to get to and from Anna Maria Island, there's one in the works — city tourism leaders say they are making progress on the upcoming Gulf Islands Ferry.
While the service hasn't launched just yet, the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (BACVB) says the ferry will begin to carry passengers later this summer. It'll be operated by Gulf Coast Water Taxi, which operates Clearwater Ferry.
On Thursday, the BACVB announced two 50-foot catamarans splashed down in Cortez — "Miss Anna Maria" and the "Downtown Duchess." The two boats will be part of the transport service and will each hold 49 passengers and two crew members aboard.
Once the Gulf Islands Ferry is operational, people can park in downtown Bradenton and then hop on the ferry and stop at one of three stops — the Anna Maria Island City Pier, the Bridge Street Pier and Coquina South Boat Ramp, according to a map online. The plan is to have stops every hour at the Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk and Anna Maria Island.
One-way tickets for children and adults ages 12 and up will cost $8. Senior citizens will get a discount and be charged $6 and tickets for children ages 3-11 will be $5. Kids under 3 ride free.
You can find more information on the progress of Gulf Islands Ferry here.
“We anticipate families parking in downtown Bradenton, hopping on the ferry at the downtown port located just off the riverwalk near Green Bridge and enjoying a beautiful boat ride out to the island,” said Elliott Falcione, Executive Director of BACVB, in part. “At the same time, visitors staying on the island can enjoy a leisure boat ride to downtown Bradenton to enjoy our amazing restaurants and attractions located on the mainland.
The BACVB says the Coast Guard is conducting a trial with the catamarans over the next four to six weeks. After that, ferry run times and ports will be finalized.
“This is just the start of providing multi-modal transportation to our residents and visitors,” Falcione said. “We look forward to continuing to provide easy, accessible travel opportunities throughout Manatee County.” | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/gulf-islands-ferry-bradenton-anna-maria-island-summer2023/67-452f3268-5a10-4620-b258-cc414fc05a58 | 2023-07-14T19:23:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/gulf-islands-ferry-bradenton-anna-maria-island-summer2023/67-452f3268-5a10-4620-b258-cc414fc05a58 |
TEMPLE, Texas — The City of Temple is asking creative children in the community to come help complete the Market Loop Mural, which is an interactive piece of art that highlights the city's parks.
Kids can submit their entries of art by sending an email to Katherine Loftin at kloftin@templetx.gov or delivering in person at the City of Temple Housing & Community Development at 101 N. Main St.
Upon submission, the city will review and work with other artists during the month of October to figure out how to best incorporate the designs.
All entries must be submitted by Sept. 15.
The city believes this project serves as a great opportunity for kids to express themselves as it states, "We believe that art has the power to inspire and unite communities, and we want to involve our young residents in this creative endeavor. We invite children from Temple and the surrounding areas to let their imaginations soar and draw their perfect day spent at the park."
To view more information on the mural, visit here.
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SAN ANTONIO — The singer of a South Texas Tejano band will be in court Friday on sexual assault of a child charges.
Jesse Farias, lead singer with La Tropa F Tejano band, was arrested back in 2021. Court records show the crime happened in February of 2021, and Farias was not arrested until October. His bond at the time was set at $440,000, which was made the same day.
The jury was selected Thursday in his trial in the 379th District Court. Opening statements are expected to start at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
This is a developing story and further details will be provided as they are received.
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Looking to check out a local spot that might not be on your radar? Well, there are two good options.
According to Traveling Lifestyle, Ambler, Pennsylvania, and Lewes, Delaware, are underrated small towns that are a must-visit.
Ambler makes the top of the list with its music and art festival every summer. For movie buffs, the town theater is the place to check out.
With a population of less than 7,000, there is a lot to do. Including a farmer's market of fresh local food, and plenty of choices for restaurants and bars, according to the publication.
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Don't forget your bathing suit when you head to Lewes, Delaware. The beaches here are considered the best in the nation, according to the publication.
Fans of craft brews will be in Heaven in Lewes, because Dogfish Head operates their own inn as well as a restaurant.
The other towns to make the list include:
- Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- Monroe, Wisconsin
- Los Olivos, California
- Greer, Arizona
- Cannon Beach, Oregon
- Ocean City, Maryland
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A person shot at a SEPTA bus after getting into an argument with the driver during the Friday morning commute in North Philadelphia.
The shooting took place around 5:30 a.m. after a man boarded a Route 57 bus near Front and Luzerne streets, according to SEPTA Transit Police.
"The man threatened the operator, exited the bus, and fired a single shot from a handgun -- striking the windshield," police said to NBC10. "Fortunately, no injuries were reported."
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SEPTA police release a grainy photo that shows the suspect. They asked anyone with info to call them at (215) 580-8111.
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MITCHELL — The second phase of the Lakeview Golf Course master plan improvement project has been halted after Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson’s veto to reject the bid was upheld by the city council.
During the July 5 Mitchell City Council meeting, Everson said the city has repeatedly transferred funds to the golf course in excess of $500,000 to make up the deficit. The $670,300 bid – the lowest bid of the two that were submitted – for phase II of the golf course master plan improvement project came in roughly $180,000 over the budgeted amount, which also factored into Everson’s decision to veto the project.
“That was done because it’s an enterprise fund that should be standing on its own, and we’ve had to put half a million dollars into the golf course. This requires another $180,000 coming out of the general fund to do the work,” Everson said.
The project aimed to bring major renovations to the back nine of the 18-hole golf course and turn it into a par-71 layout instead of the existing par-72 setup. According to the bid tabulation, the costliest portion of the project is the $52,800 that would install paved cart paths for holes 14 and 15.
Everson’s veto was a response to the council’s approval of the golf course project bid at the June 20 meeting. While the council approved the project bid in a 7-1 vote on June 20, two of the council members who voted for the project were replaced with a pair of newly elected council members.
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Council members Susan Tjarks, Mike Bathke and John Doescher voted in favor of Everson’s veto, while council members Kevin McCardle, Dan Sabers, Tim Goldammer, Jeff Smith and Marty Barington voted to override the veto. For the council to override a sitting mayor’s veto, it requires a two-thirds vote from the council, equating to a 6-2 vote. The council voted 5-3 to honor the veto that rejected awarding the $670,300 bid for the golf course improvement project.
According to Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Nelson, contingency funds would have been used to cover the additional costs above the roughly $558,000 budgeted amount.
Although the council had little discussion about the mayor’s veto request on July 5, Tjarks explained why she was against moving forward with the golf course improvement project during the June 20 meeting.
“Historically, when an organization comes to ask for improvements whether it’s for the hockey arena, swimming pools, every time we ask for that group to put skin in the game. This is a sizable project that’s more than half a million dollars, which we committed to. Another $180,000 is a lot,” Tjarks said at the June 20 meeting when she made the lone vote against approving the project bid.
Tjarks urged golf course officials to come up with some form of fundraising mechanisms for her to reconsider approving phase II of the master plan.
Sabers, who was the former council liaison for the Golf and Cemetery Board, has been pushing for the second phase portion of the golf course master plan from the moment it was presented to the council during budget hearings in the fall. Sabers said doing phase I, which is in progress, without phase II “makes no sense.”
“It needs to be done in order for the project to look good, and I think it will be a great addition to the city of Mitchell,” Sabers said.
In Everson’s letter explaining his motives behind the veto, he noted there are “better, more important projects” the city is pursuing that the funds could be used for. Although Everson didn’t name any projects that he believes are more important than the golf course improvements, the city’s goal to take on a multimillion-dollar Lake Mitchell dredging project has been a major focus for Everson and city leaders over the past few years.
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Everson also noted the golf course has yet to pay back funds for the $100,000 worth of new golf carts it recently received.
In the wake of the council’s decision to veto the bid, the Golf and Cemetery Board met Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss a new proposal that reduces the amount of project costs the council would be asked to cover.
Joel Reinisch, a Golf and Cemetery Board member, explained the board will be asking the council to approve the original $670,300 bid, along with a roughly $114,000 contingency cost. The initial contingency cost for the project was $180,000.
Goldammer, the council’s liaison for the Golf and Cemetery Board, said he’s worked with Golf Course Superintendent Jason Gunnare on developing a long-term payment plan to pay back the addition of the new golf carts.
The council will ultimately decide whether to approve the new proposal for the second phase of the project at a future meeting. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-city-council-honors-mayors-veto-to-reject-670-300-bid-for-lakeview-golf-course-improvement-project | 2023-07-14T19:28:20 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-city-council-honors-mayors-veto-to-reject-670-300-bid-for-lakeview-golf-course-improvement-project |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Many Oregon Coast visitors decide against swimming in the ocean waters because of their freezing cold temperatures, but a recent study says the cleanliness — or lack thereof — is another reason to stay on shore.
Using data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, Environment America’s annual “Safe for Swimming” report looks at which U.S. beaches were affected by water pollution in 2022.
According to the report, 55% of beaches nationwide held “potentially unsafe levels” of fecal bacteria on at least one testing day of the year.
This percentage lowered to 48% on the East Coast, and increased to 70% on the West Coast — but the number is even higher for some Oregon beaches.
Environment America reported that of the 21 beaches tested for fecal contamination in 2022, 17 of them recorded potentially unsafe levels on 25% or more of the testing days.
For several of the state’s most-polluted beaches, that figure triples to at least 75%.
Here’s more data on the top five Oregon beaches with the most potentially unsafe days for swimming.
- Manzanita Beach
- Total testing days: 10
- Percentage of potentially unsafe days: 90%
- Bastendorf Beach
- Total testing days: 7
- Percentage of potentially unsafe days: 86%
- Harris Beach State Park
- Total testing days: 7
- Percentage of potentially unsafe days: 86%
- Seal Rock State Recreation Site
- Total testing days: 12
- Percentage of potentially unsafe days: 83%
- Rockaway Beach
- Total testing days: 11
- Percentage of potentially unsafe days: 82%
Cannon Beach, D River State Wayside, Sunset Bay State Park, Tolovana Beach State Wayside and Nye Beach were also named — with the City of Newport recently reporting a 1.18-million-gallon spill of “insufficiently treated sewage” into the Nye Beach waters.
According to Environment America, beach pollution can stem from livestock production, stormwater runoff, and worsening sewage systems.
Before your trip to the Oregon Coast, check the beach town’s official website for any water advisories. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/report-potentially-unsafe-levels-of-fecal-bacteria-found-at-most-oregon-beaches/ | 2023-07-14T19:33:58 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/report-potentially-unsafe-levels-of-fecal-bacteria-found-at-most-oregon-beaches/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregonians can support efforts to keep the state clean during their next snack run, thanks to a month-long fundraising campaign benefitting SOLVE Oregon and the Sunshine Division.
Throughout July, Plaid Pantry shoppers can donate to the local non-profits through the store’s Project CARES campaign.
Plaid Pantry CEO Jonathan Polonsky says he values supporting the local organizations as a local business owner himself.
“The goal is to raise money to help communities we live in,” Polonsky said, noting Project CARES is “a great way to support people that we benefit from. It’s hard work that needs to be done.”
SOLVE hosts 1,000 litter cleanup events across the state to improve the health of neighborhoods, parks and beaches in Oregon.
“Plaid Pantry’s contribution to us has been remarkable. It helps us clean the community. We all know there’s a problem here in the metro area, so those funds help us get our volunteers out and to pay for all of the pieces that go into cleaning up the city,” SOLVE Oregon CEO Kris Carico said.
Carico added, “there’s livability issues across the state but really seeing our neighborhoods get cleaned up and building communities is really important. It’s not just important to people feeling that our communities are safe but also just the financial impact and tourism. So, it has a ripple effect across the entire community.” | https://www.koin.com/local/plaid-pantry-hosting-fundraising-campaign-for-local-non-profits/ | 2023-07-14T19:33:59 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/plaid-pantry-hosting-fundraising-campaign-for-local-non-profits/ |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — According to a post by the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD), 21-year-old Genevieve “Genie” Farnet has been reported missing by their family.
Farnet drives a white Nissan NV200 van with Arkansas vehicle license 649ZUZ and was last seen in the area of College and Rolling Hills.
If you see Farnet or have any information please contact the FPD at (479)587-3555.
5NEWS will update this story as more information becomes available.
Editor's Note: In a previous version of this article, 5NEWS referenced Farnet using She/Her pronouns based off of FPD's initial report.
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John 'Hoss' Hosley owns some properties in Long Lake, in Hamilton County. Epic rain and flooding Monday night into Tuesday is responsible for the destruction that still surrounds him, two days later.
His estimated six-figure loss is great. But what he still has, is greater.
"We didn't have any loss of life, we didn't have any fires, we didn't have any medical emergencies, so, thank the Lord," said "Hoss." "We built it all, so we could rebuild it all."
The destruction escalated after midnight Tuesday. It was terrifying. And fast.
"When I originally went through here to the first call, there was only a little mud puddle that was right here. Then within 45 minutes later, this whole road was completely gone, so we were literally stuck on that side, with minimal people on this side to help with anything. It changed our life in a matter of minutes."
The fire chief's snowmobile is floating in the middle of Long Lake. But that's the last thing on his mind.
"Today, I went up, did some welfare checks on some people that have not had any access to any...completely shut off from the rest of the town," said Chief Pierce. "Went back, to people some groceries."
Hemlock Hall owners Chelsea and Tony Provost's lives also changed in minutes overnight Monday into Tuesday. Even when the rain stopped, the threat didn't.
"There was no end to the water. The rain had stopped, but we had a river running through, a stream running through our property with no end in sight," said Chelsea Provost.
One minute, they were responsible for their guests having a memorable summer vacation; the next, they were responsible for keeping them alive.
"There was no end in sight in the morning. I was here at 8:00 and I think by 10:00 we had decided. We need to evacuate. Everybody's got to go," said Chelsea and Tony Provost.
The Provosts are looking at hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage, with no flood insurance, which they were denied. Turns out, it wouldn't have helped with infrastructure damage, anyway.
"For us, it would've been better if we lost buildings," said Chelsea Provost.
They're not just worried about getting their business back up and running, which they hope to do by September, they're concerned about their 20 or so loyal employees, many of whom were on site helping them Thursday, as they all watched the sky for the threat of more storms.
"We have college students all the way to employees who have been with us 30 years. They came here when Tony was just three years old to start working here," said Chelsea.
Family set up a GoFundMe page to help the Provosts get themselves and their employees back to work.
Another pressing need: gravel.
If anyone is able to donate any or a truck to bring it to Blue Mountain Lake, contact Hemlock Hall, at (518) 352-7706.
LONG LAKE, N.Y. -- While we are all under the threat of thunderstorms, up in the North Country, the residents are still dealing with the after…
Good news for Metro and Amtrak users from Albany to New York City.
A state of emergency was issued in the Town of Long Lake.
There was no rest last night for emergency personnel in Hamilton County, after flash flooding caused massive damage in Long Lake and Blue Mountain Lake.
Amtrak services between Albany and New York City have been temporally suspended due to damage caused by flooding on Metro-North Railroads.
Recent heavy rains are leading to possible flash flooding in the Northeast, including in New York. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Orange and Ontario counties due to the flooding.
There's major flooding taking place in the State of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for two counties. Those counties are Orange and Ontario counties. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/thankful-to-be-alive-north-country-cleans-out-from-under-six-figure-flood-damage/article_4945c284-21c3-11ee-a010-07aa89528496.html | 2023-07-14T19:38:30 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/thankful-to-be-alive-north-country-cleans-out-from-under-six-figure-flood-damage/article_4945c284-21c3-11ee-a010-07aa89528496.html |
Pianist André Watts, whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic as a 16-year-old in 1963 launched an international career of more than a half-century, died this week of prostate cancer. He was 77.
Watts was lifelong friends with retired Tucson pianist Sanda Schuldmann and her husband, cellist and playwright Harry Clark.
The friendship of more than 50 years began when they were in their early 20s and just starting their careers. Watts was a concert pianist, and Clark and Schuldmann performed as a chamber music duo. The couple went on to launch Chamber Music Plus in Connecticut in the early 1980s and brought it to Clark's native Tucson in 2002.
Chamber Music Plus presented a series of so-called musical portraits, penned by Clark, of famous musical figures. Actors would perform them as monologues while Clark and Schuldmann performed the music connected to the central character.
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Watts was part of the series in Tucson in 2011 when he joined English actor Michael York for the world premiere of Clark's "Lisztian Loves." Clark wrote the piece for Watts.
Watts returned to Tucson five years later for his one and only performance with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He performed Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto.
In an interview before that concert, Watts recalled how he had met Clark and Schuldmann in Austin, Texas, when he was holding a master class, and Schuldman was in the audience. He later invited her backstage, and the two made a connection. He met Clark when he was just 21 and was soloing with the Hartford Symphony; Cark was the orchestra's principal cellist.
"We are old partners in crime," Watts joked of the trio's long friendship.
"Sometimes you find mentors and people you worship but they are older than you are," Schuldmann told the Star in 2016. "But what a blessing to meet someone who is the same age as you. We get to grow old together."
Watts joined the faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2004. He said in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He was nominated for five Grammy Awards and won Most Promising New Classical Recording Artist in 1964 for the Liszt concerto with Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. He was nominated for a 1995 Emmy Award for Outstanding Cultural Program and received a 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal from then-President Barack Obama.
Watts is survived by his wife Joan Brand Watts, stepson William Dalton, stepdaughter Amanda Rees and seven step-grandchildren. There were no immediate funeral plans.
The Associated Press contributed to the story. Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com. On Twitter @Starburch | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/andre-watts-tucson-connection-including-lifelong-friendship-symphony-concert/article_861c6184-2251-11ee-8cbc-ef19e5a7c0cb.html | 2023-07-14T19:39:09 | 0 | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/andre-watts-tucson-connection-including-lifelong-friendship-symphony-concert/article_861c6184-2251-11ee-8cbc-ef19e5a7c0cb.html |
Southwest Gas home customers in Tucson and across Arizona can expect to pay about $5 more per month for the next two years after state regulators approved higher rates to pay for increased wholesale natural-gas costs.
But a break on a separate part of their bill will soften the blow.
The Arizona Corporation Commission, at its July open meeting, voted 4-1 to allow Southwest Gas to recover about $357 million by raising a usage-based rate adjustment mechanism that covers excess costs for wholesale gas.
With the higher surcharge, a residential customer using an average of 24 therms per month would see an estimated bill increase of about $4.98 per month over the year, varying from $2.33 per month during the summer to $7.61 in winter months.
Small-business customers will see their bills rise an average of $49.58 per month, and other business customers will see commensurate bill increases. Ratepayers with higher-than-average gas usage will see larger increases.
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Also at its July 12 open meeting, the commission ordered a decrease in Southwest Gas' Delivery Charge Adjustment Rate, resulting in an average residential bill decrease of $2.25 per month.
Commissioner Nick Myers noted that the decrease in that rate, which is adjusted annually to reflect any difference between Southwest Gas' authorized revenues and actual revenues, should help offset the increase in the wholesale-gas surcharge.
Southwest Gas, which distributes but doesn’t produce natural gas, said factors such as colder weather, higher commodity costs and lower storage inventories caused significant volatility and higher-than-average prices in the wholesale gas market.
Wholesale natural-gas prices rose amid the pandemic emergency and the war in Ukraine, with a benchmark weekly spot price peaking at a 14-year record high of more than $9 per thousand cubic feet of gas last August.
But prices have since declined, averaging around $2 per thousand cubic feet in June before rebounding recently, according to the U.S. Energy Department.
The higher purchased-gas charge comes after the ACC approved a general rate increase for Southwest Gas in January expected to raise the average monthly bills of home customers by about $3 or 6.7%.
The company had initially sought a revenue increase that would have raised home gas bills 11.6%, after a 9.7% increase that went into effect in January 2021, to recover about $677 million in system upgrades the company has made or planned since 2019.
Southwest Gas serves more than 2 million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada, including more than a million customers across Central and Southern Arizona.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-utilities-consumer-southwest-gas/article_a9c3d432-21c0-11ee-8e12-a3b4da920cdb.html | 2023-07-14T19:39:15 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-utilities-consumer-southwest-gas/article_a9c3d432-21c0-11ee-8e12-a3b4da920cdb.html |
A 29-year-old man has been found guilty of murder after a jury determined he killed one man and injured three others in a 2017 strip club shooting.
Starks was found guilty of murder, criminal recklessness and carrying a handgun without a license, along with a sentence enhancement for using a gun. He now faces up to 97 years in prison.
James Starks of Fort Wayne is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Marcus Rogan at the now-defunct Bleu Diamond. Rogan was shot about 10 times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Throughout the four-day trial, the Allen County Prosecutor's Office's Tesa Helge and Tom Chaille pointed to witness testimony naming Starks the killer and testimony from several people claiming the defendant admitted to being the shooter. Helge said it took several years for witnesses to come forward because they feared being labeled as a snitch.
"We don't have to like snitch culture, but it's a reality," Helge said.
William Lebrato, who is joined by Jamie Egolf in representing Starks, said it comes down to accountability.
Lebrato talked about a key witness in the trial who said she saw Starks shoot Rogan the night of the shooting and later agreed to testify when facing felony charges of her own. He said jurors shouldn't believe a word she said because she was just looking out for herself and wasn't actually afraid.
Lebrato used expletives multiple times when describing the key witness.
Jurors were sent out at about 11 a.m. to deliberate.
After they were sent out, Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent sternly told the attorneys not to curse in the courtroom – unless they are quoting someone. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/fort-wayne-man-faces-up-to-97-years-in-prison-after-guilty-verdicts-for-2017/article_f5b37c28-225e-11ee-b1e4-9badc945c4dc.html | 2023-07-14T19:44:30 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/fort-wayne-man-faces-up-to-97-years-in-prison-after-guilty-verdicts-for-2017/article_f5b37c28-225e-11ee-b1e4-9badc945c4dc.html |
The Allen County commissioners Friday approved two measures to help ensure the current jail runs smoothly.
The commissioners approved a $9,600 contract with Fort Wayne’s Engineering Resources Inc. for jail lift station repairs, which could cost $155,000. They also approved an amendment to the contract with Florida-based Trinity Services Group Inc., stipulating the food service business will put aside $50,000 for potential kitchen equipment replacement or upgrades at Allen County Jail.
Chris Cloud, the commissioners’ chief of staff, said the lift station has needed repairs for a while, but when Engineering Resources did initial work on it two years ago, the firm recommended waiting. Supply chain issues would have put the cost about $100,000 more than the new estimate, so county workers made fixes to keep it operating.
The lift station sends the jail’s sewage to Fort Wayne’s Water Pollution Control Plant.
Beck said the commissioners are obligated to maintain the jail, even with construction on a new correctional facility set to start in 2024 and finish in 2027.
“There are certain things we have to do to keep it operational because it’s a security risk,” he said. “Knowing the age and condition of the jail, we really have no choice.”
Peters said work required for continued jail operations shows the difficulty in maintaining the aging building.
Allen County built the jail’s main section in 1981 and added on to it in 1994, 1998 and 2004.
Cloud said the lift station’s piping has deteriorated and needs to be replaced, along with two check valves.
The county employs plumbers, but the work needs to be done in a confined pit, similar to a manhole, Cloud said. That requires people with specialized training.
The change in the food service contract states that the company will pay up to $50,000 for new equipment, Cloud said. It’s an amendment to a contract the commissioners approved two weeks ago.
When the county put out the call for food service in the jail, its requests for proposals didn’t address the equipment issue, Cloud said.
Jail Commander David Butler told the commissioners that Trinity has set the money aside the $50,000 and will manage it. When jail staff wants to order something, Trinity will pay for it.
Commissioners Rich Beck and Nelson Peters unanimously approved the requests. Commissioner Therese Brown was absent. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/allen-county-commissioners-approve-work-on-current-jail/article_8d5e04bc-225f-11ee-800a-fb1bddef5a31.html | 2023-07-14T19:44:36 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/allen-county-commissioners-approve-work-on-current-jail/article_8d5e04bc-225f-11ee-800a-fb1bddef5a31.html |
The Fort Wayne man charged for shooting someone at Glenbrook Square said he was defending himself, but police say the evidence conflicts with that claim.
Gregory Normil, 27, was arrested Thursday and charged with battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness. He is accused of shooting a man near clothing store H&M.
Normil told officers the two had been at odds for the past several weeks over a woman with whom they both had relationships, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Brian Martin.
On the day of the shooting, the two men ran into each other at the mall, and Normil said the victim threatened to kill him and his children, records show. Normil said he told a cashier to call the police because something was about to happen.
Normil said he was trying to leave the store when he was pushed from behind, according to the affidavit. He said he then shot at the victim three times and left because the victim had friends nearby.
A witness, an employee of H&M, backed up Normil's claims, saying he saw Normil and the victim arguing with each other and getting louder and louder, court documents show. The employee said he heard the victim say, "If they touch me, just watch, you better watch."
The witness said Normil appeared to be just standing there when the victim and his friends returned with two or three more people and pushed the alleged shooter, court records show. The employee said he saw Normil be pushed when he started walking away before turning around and firing three shots.
The employee said he thought the victim was the one who continued the argument.
When interviewed by police, the victim said he and the shooter had a small argument, but he then stopped answering questions, records show.
Later that evening, police were told Normil wanted to turn himself in for the shooting and said he would come to the station with his attorney, Bart Arnold, court documents show. He then turned over his Glock 19 handgun to detectives.
Martin later watched security camera footage from H&M that allegedly showed Normil shopping in the store, records show. The alleged shooter was walking out of the store then pulled out a gun, turned around and began firing.
Normil was then seen calmly walking around the store with the gun in his hands before walking out, according to the affidavit. Martin said Normil appeared to be talking with the victim and walking up closer to him.
Twelve people were in the store at the time of the shooting. Bullet holes could be seen in the store's walls and clothing, as well as in the wall of neighboring business Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
The evidence, Martin wrote, is contrary to Normil's self-defense claims. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/court-records-detective-says-evidence-conflicts-with-glenbrook-shooters-self-defense-claim/article_68b9b100-225b-11ee-a1b2-63ba4c3143d1.html | 2023-07-14T19:44:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/court-records-detective-says-evidence-conflicts-with-glenbrook-shooters-self-defense-claim/article_68b9b100-225b-11ee-a1b2-63ba4c3143d1.html |
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Cape Coral police say vacation rental fraud is rising, with perpetrators using fake checks, e-checks, and credit cards to book.
The renters use various websites for vacation bookings, including Bookings.com, Zillow, Realtor.com, Facebook, Craigslist, and property management company websites.
Cape Coral has been a popular spot for vacation and long-term rentals, making it a target for criminals creating fraudulent forms of payment and damaging the properties they occupy, bothering the long-term resident in Cape Coral.
“We started seeing in and out of people coming out of the house and not getting out of the car,” said Steve Gard, a neighbor to the rental.
Gard says they were playing loud music, and people were staying out late.
Cape Coral police say the property manager called Wednesday about the renters writing bad checks.
They tried to kick the people out, but they wouldn’t leave. After the police got them off the property, police found blank checks, a printer, and a computer in a bedroom.
“Neighbors were all upset because this is a quiet neighborhood everyone knows everyone, but we didn’t know them,” said Gard
Police issued trespass warnings to the renters.
The city’s Financial Crimes Unit, advises short-term rental hosts to wait a week before allowing occupancy to allow for payment and background checks to complete.
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story identified those with the blank checks, printer and computer in a bedroom as having rented the home via Airbnb. Airbnb says that particular property has not been rented via their system since February 2023 and has no upcoming reservations in their system. We regret the error. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/14/cape-coral-rental-fraud/ | 2023-07-14T19:48:27 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/14/cape-coral-rental-fraud/ |
Duggan splits up Detroit's top jobs in economic, workforce development
Detroit ― Mayor Mike Duggan on Friday announced he has appointed his senior advisor Hassan Beydoun to serve as group executive of economic development to lead Detroit's Jobs and Economy Team.
Duggan is splitting the role duties previously held by Nicole Sherard-Freeman, who recently left the Duggan administration to serve as chief operating officer of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
Beydoun will lead the city's economic development efforts. Last month, Duggan appointed Terri Weems as group executive of workforce and Detroit at Work, which previously had also fallen under Sherard-Freeman.
The mayor's office said Beydoun will focus on streamlining Detroit's complex web of regulations and permitting and approval processes to remove barriers for business expansion. His salary is $173,000.
"Detroit always has had innovation in its DNA. Hassan has a gift for process improvement and a passion for supporting and cultivating entrepreneurs trying new things," Duggan said in a statement. "His legal and policy skillset is going to add an entirely new dimension to our efforts to grow our city's economy and create more opportunity."
Weems’ new role as group executive will focus on creating a strategy to reduce poverty, increase employment and prepare Detroiters for a changing economy, the mayor's office said. Her annual salary is $192,000.
Before this, Weems served as the president of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, the nonprofit organization that serves as the City of Detroit’s workforce agency and Michigan Works Agency. She joined DESC in 2017 as the chief financial officer focused on developing data to help the group make decisions. She has led the workforce strategy for the city for the last several years and helped grow the organization.
Weems is a certified public accountant who at one time spent 15 years in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers, supporting its largest clients both in the United States and abroad. She was also responsible for designing, delivering, and administering several major initiatives across the firm. Weems earned her bachelor of science in business administration and master of science in accounting degrees from Ohio University.
“What I’m most excited about is preparing Detroiters for what the future of the workforce economy will be five and 10 years from now,” Weems said in a release. “We have a community of strong and versatile talent, and my job is to support that innovation. Our strategy is to provide all Detroiters with an opportunity to become highly skilled and compete in an ecosystem that provides financial stability and generational wealth for residents and their families.”
Beydoun said his father and other entrepreneurs in his family have helped him to understand what up-start businesses need to be successful.
"Many complain of barriers they run into when scaling their business and navigating the city’s overly complex web of regulations, institutions, and stakeholders," Beydoun stated in a press release.
“Our policies and processes that too often constrain and overladen enterprise can be reformed to reflect and support a changing economy in which businesses can thrive. Detroit is already one of the fastest-growing hubs for start-ups in the country, but it has the potential to be the world’s premier innovation economy."
Beydoun, 36, is a native of Detroit's Warrendale neighborhood and grew up in the Aviation Subdivision.
Beydoun is a Wayne State University graduate where he obtained a bachelor of arts in philosophy and went on to graduate with honors from the University of Iowa College of Law.
He returned to Detroit to work as an attorney for the Wayne County Prosecutors Office and in January 2013, served as general counsel under the Republican majority in the Michigan House. In that role, Beydoun was an asset in the passage of auto no-fault reform legislation, eliminating driver responsibility fees, accelerating mobility innovation, and expanding expungement laws, the mayors office said.
He was also involved in the legislative components of Detroit’s Grand Bargain and Financial Review Commission that set the stage for the city’s exit from bankruptcy and state oversight. Beydoun has also served as chief counsel for the Legislature’s regulatory oversight bodies and in several investigations, including the Flint water crisis.
He was appointed in 2021 to serve as legal counsel and senior advisor to the mayor. Since then, the office said, he has driven and advised on major initiatives ranging from the Transportation Innovation Zone around Michigan Central to the Joe Louis Greenway and Blight to Beauty. He has also been the lead advocate for the city’s interests and legislative agenda in Lansing.
"My goal is to achieve that by building a more cohesive citywide ecosystem that drives success and equitable change for the community," he said.
srahal@detroitnews.com
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Ex-Warren cop accused of punching suspect barred from police gig ahead of trial
Matthew Rodriguez, a former Warren police officer charged with a federal civil rights crime after being captured on video last month punching a suspect who was being fingerprinted in the police department's booking room, was released on $10,000 bond Friday and barred from working in law enforcement or corporate security while awaiting trial.
The move by U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Stafford came four days after federal prosecutors announced charges against Rodriguez, accusing the former officer of violating Jaquwan Smith's civil rights by assaulting him without justification. She also barred Rodriguez from contacting Smith and witnesses, possessing firearms or dangerous weapons and ordered him to surrender any concealed pistol licenses within 48 hours.
Rodriguez said little during the five-minute court hearing beyond "yes" when asked if he had read the criminal case and understood his rights. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
The court appearance follows Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer releasing video of the June 13 incident when Rodriguez, a 14-year veteran of the force, allegedly punched Smith in the face and slammed him to the ground while booking him. While on the ground, Rodriguez punched Smith repeatedly in the head and slammed his head into the floor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Rodriguez's defense lawyer, Elias Muawad, has said he is reviewing the case and seeking medical records and video of the alleged assault.
"He's entitled to be considered innocent until proven guilty," Muawad said. "We'll look at this case, see what we have and go from there."
The charge filed against Rodriguez is based on the alleged assault and not the race of the victim, but the incident and its specific cause remain under investigation, U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison said.
Rodriguez has not been charged with a hate crime based on race but additional charges can always be filed as the investigation continues, she added. Smith is Black; Rodriguez's race is not clear.
Misdemeanor assault charges previously filed by Macomb County prosecutors will be dismissed to allow the federal case to move forward, county Prosecutor Peter Lucido said Monday.
The alleged assault happened after Smith was arrested June 13 for carjacking.
Attorneys for Smith last month filed a $50 million federal civil rights lawsuit that lists as defendants Rodriguez and two unnamed officers.
"The training provided to … Rodriguez and other officers on the use of force was inadequate," the lawsuit alleged. "The inadequacy of training on the use of force was the result of the City of Warren's deliberate indifference."
Smith's attorney James Harrington of the Southfield law firm Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington has said his client told him that Rodriguez punched Smith after he'd defended himself against a profanity.
"Officer Rodriguez called him a 'little b____,' and Mr. Smith says, 'I ain't no little b____,'" Harrington said his client told him. "That's when Officer Rodriguez decides to strike Mr. Smith square in the face."
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Hannah Mackay contributed. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/07/14/ex-warren-cop-matthew-rodriguez-barred-from-police-gig-ahead-of-trial/70415162007/ | 2023-07-14T19:49:43 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/07/14/ex-warren-cop-matthew-rodriguez-barred-from-police-gig-ahead-of-trial/70415162007/ |
BALTIMORE COUNTY — The man responsible for the double murder of Nyatiaha Faltz and her son Grantley Herbert, has been convicted of two counts of first-degree premeditated murder.
According to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office, Antowan Clark, 44, was also convicted of one count of first-degree assault, three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime and possessing a firearm after conviction of a disqualifying crime.
This all stems from an incident on March 31, 2021, when Baltimore County Police were called to the 5500 block of Lanham Way in Rosedale for reports of shots fired.
When the police arrived, they found Clark at the driver's door of the car. Inside the car were the bodies of Faltz and her 19-year-old son Herbert.
Police say Faltz had been in a dispute with Clark and she told him to leave her house.
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Later in the evening, Faltz came home from dinner with her son, 13-year-old nephew, and eight-year-old niece and discovered Clark hadn't left the house.
Herbert entered the house first and Clark pulled out a gun and shot him. Herbert fled the house and back to the car with Clark chasing him.
Once he reached the car, Clark opened fire, striking Faltz five times and Herbert twice more.
The eight-year-old girl was shot in the leg as she was being protected by Herbert.
Clark was placed under arrest at the scene.
The eight-year-old survived and testified at the trial.
Faltz and Herbert were pronounced dead at Franklin Square Hospital shortly after their arrival. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/8-year-olds-testimony-helps-convict-man-of-double-murder | 2023-07-14T19:50:56 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/8-year-olds-testimony-helps-convict-man-of-double-murder |
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University released an online portal for student and community food entrepreneurs to utilize local resources to help grow their businesses in Baltimore.
Baltimore now becomes the third city to release Open Access, following the heels of Open Access DC and Open Access Philadelphia.
At Morgan, the initiative will be overseen as a collaboration between the School of Engineering and the School of Education and Urban Studies Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
“Baltimore is a food city. However, historically some residents have faced barriers to entering the food entrepreneurial space. Morgan State is proud to help alleviate some of these barriers and host Open Access Baltimore” said Celeste Chavis, interim associate dean of Undergraduate Studies for the School of Engineering.
Open Access Baltimore is a continuation of the Aspen Institute's Food & Society.
It is a free, open source, one-stop shop, allowing individuals and those working with small businesses to access resources and sources of capital more easily from a single site.
Anyone can view Open Access Baltimore on all digital devices here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/morgan-state-launches-portal-to-help-food-entrepreneurs-grow-their-businesses | 2023-07-14T19:51:02 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/morgan-state-launches-portal-to-help-food-entrepreneurs-grow-their-businesses |
Charlevoix's Venetian Festival set for July 15-22
CHARLEVOIX — The93rd annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival will run this year from July 15-22.
With both national and local music acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of world class fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at this year's festival.
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Events officially kick off on Saturday, July 15, with the popular Aquapalooza boating party, volleyball and the Venetian Court’s corn toss competition at Ferry Beach.
Sunday through Wednesday, July 16-19, is host to a myriad of sporting events, including disc golf doubles, tennis, croquet, a sailing regatta and a 3-on-3 soccer tournament. The Drenth Memorial Footrace will take place on Saturday, July 22.
On Wednesday, July 19, things start to pick up speed as the carnival starts, the tiki tent goes up and live music fills the air each night for the remainder of the week. Of particular note this year is The Little River Band concert on Wednesday in the East Park Odmark Pavilion. In addition, Wednesday will see Miss Charlevoix crowned at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, July 20, Kids' Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. downtown. Some activities are free and some require a cash only $13 armband.
For those attempting to drive through the center of the city during this time, keep in mind that Bridge Street will be closed to car traffic starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, and ending after the fireworks on Saturday, July 22, around 10:30 p.m.
The nationally acclaimed Venetian Festival fireworks take place at dusk on Friday, July 21, on Lake Charlevoix and Saturday, July 22, on Round Lake.
Complete festival event listings can be found in the printed festival booklets and flyers around town, as well as at venetianfestival.com.
Festival merchandise will be sold throughout the week.
Anyone who wishes to donate to the festival’s ongoing fundraising efforts, or who wants to explore future volunteer and leadership opportunities with the festival’s parent organization, can send an email to info@venetianfestival.com or call (231) 547-3872.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/14/charlevoixs-venetian-festival-set-for-july-15-22/70400525007/ | 2023-07-14T19:54:21 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/14/charlevoixs-venetian-festival-set-for-july-15-22/70400525007/ |
Petoskey District Library to begin entrance renovation project July 19
PETOSKEY — Big changes are scheduled to begin July 19 at the Petoskey District Library that will affect how patrons enter and exit the building for the next several months.
Over the past few years, the steps and ramp leading to the library’s main entrance have been deteriorating. According to library officials, not only does this present an unsightly look to a prominent downtown Petoskey building, but the crumbling ramp, steps and sidewalk are increasingly becoming unsafe.
Starting on July 19, Lansing-based Gordon Construction Services Inc. will begin installing a temporary ramp from the sidewalk to the entrance door closest to the AT&T building, east of the library’s main entrance on Mitchell Street. Following completion of the temporary ramp, the area in front of the library’s main entrance will be closed off, likely beginning July 20, as excavation of the ramp and steps will take place over several days. Construction of a new ramp, steps and sidewalk will get underway after the demolition of the old infrastructure and continue through the early fall.
Library staff have been preparing for these disruptions to normal operations. An additional desk has been set up just inside the east door entrance where patrons can get answers to general questions. Since the east door does not have an automatic opening option, a doorbell will be installed at that entrance for those requiring assistance. Patrons needing help with the door will be able to ring the bell and a library staff member will assist.
During construction, the book return drop located outside the main entrance door will not be available. The book return drop in the alley behind the library will continue to be accessible as well as the book return drops inside the library and those located at township buildings.
Though some parking spaces may be cordoned off while contractors are working, including the accessible parking spots, curbside services will continue to be available during the construction period. For curbside assistance, patrons can park in any open metered spot on Mitchell Street between Waukazoo and Woodland avenues, call (231) 758-3100, and wait for a staff member to assist.
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Library director Val Meyerson had hoped to accomplish more during the construction, including masonry work on other parts of the library building and the outside of the Carnegie Building across the street from the library. However, the contractor bids for the larger planned project came in more than three times the amount budgeted.
“As we all know, construction prices are at very high levels at this time,” said Meyerson. “But, the library board and I felt the integrity of the building was at stake and the sooner we took action the better. The safety and security of our patrons and of the building are of utmost importance and we are excited to get this project underway.”
Depending on weather conditions, the construction is scheduled to be finished in early November.
For more information, call (231) 758-3100 or visit petoskeylibrary.org. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/petoskey-district-library-to-begin-entrance-renovation-project-july-19/70409030007/ | 2023-07-14T19:54:45 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/petoskey-district-library-to-begin-entrance-renovation-project-july-19/70409030007/ |
Charlevoix astronaut named 93rd Annual Venetian Festival Grand Marshal
CHARLEVOIX — The Venetian Festival has announced Captain Josh Cassada as the 93rd Annual Grand Marshal.
Cassada is a NASA astronaut, captain, physicist, U.S. Naval Test Pilot instructor, naval aviator, mission commander and co-founder of Quantum Opus, LLC.
As the pilot of the recent SpaceX Crew-5 mission, Cassada, 49, was one of four astronauts to spend six months aboard the International Space Station. The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew contributed to hundreds of experiments to prepare human exploration beyond Earth, as well as to benefit life right here at home.
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He is the husband of Charlevoix native Megan (Friedly) Cassada. Megan graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1993 and is the daughter of the late John and Marilyn Friedly. When they are in town, Megan and Josh reside on Belvedere Avenue with their two boys, Quinn and Graham, in a home that was originally purchased and restored by her parents.
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Cassada grew up in Minnesota before relocating to Michigan to earn his BA in physics from Albion College. He later earned his MA and Doctorate in Physics from the University of Rochester.
Cassada has served in 23 combat missions, including Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Operation Unified Assistance.
The Venetian Street Parade will take place on July 22 during the weeklong Venetian Festival.
Complete festival event listings can be found in the printed festival booklets and flyers around town, as well as at venetianfestival.com.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoix-astronaut-named-93rd-annual-venetian-festival-grand-marshal/70405426007/ | 2023-07-14T19:54:52 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoix-astronaut-named-93rd-annual-venetian-festival-grand-marshal/70405426007/ |
Homes or a park? Two competing ballot initiatives vie for use of city property
CHARLEVOIX — Two citizen groups have two very different ideas for how the empty city property at the corner of Charlevoix's Ferry and Stover roads should be used.
One group wants a year-round housing development and the other wants a park.
The property in question is the former site of the city’s department of public works that now sits as an empty plot of grass across the street from Ferry Beach and the Back Lot restaurant at the end of a residential area with highly sought-after views of Lake Charlevoix near the Belvedere summer club.
As of publication, both groups have filed successful petitions for ballot initiatives for their respective land use proposals, with both collecting over 350 signatures from registered voters and having their ballot language approved by the city clerk and city attorney.
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The group advocating for year-round housing, led by several members of a local housing collaborative called Housing Yes, had filed a previous initiative that was rejected by council but has since been corrected.
Both of the ballot initiatives will be on the Charlevoix City Council agenda on Monday, July 17, with a public hearing scheduled for the housing initiative.
The two initiatives are somewhat unique in that they are proposals for adoption of ordinance language, which gives city council the option of approving either one unilaterally without sending it to the ballot box.
However, if the council takes no action or rejects the proposals, the initiatives end up on the November ballot.
Charlevoix Mayor Lyle Gennett, who campaigned heavily for the people voting on the housing initiative, said he is still in support of letting the people decide how the land should be used.
“It really doesn’t need to be this complicated,” said Gennett, referring to the action council could take in approving the proposed ordinances themselves. “I just want the people to have a vote.”
Dennis Halverson, who lives next to the property and is advocating for its use as a park, also hopes the people get to vote on the initiatives.
“We would certainly hope that the city council appreciated the fact that we had submitted close to 500 signatures with our petition,” said Halverson, who referenced a previous city survey in which the majority of people indicated they wanted the property used as a park, adding the response he got when knocking on doors was “very pro-park."
Former Charlevoix Mayor Luther Kurtz, a key supporter of a development on the property that starts to address the pervasive housing crisis in the community, said “If we don’t fix this housing issue, there will be no kids left in Charlevoix to play in the abundance of parks that we already have."
To read the ballot initiatives and a more detailed description of each, visit the city’s website at charlevoixmi.gov and search for the July 17 city council agenda packet.
The next city council meeting will be at 6 p.m. on July 17 at Charlevoix City Hall.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoix-property-wanted-for-park-land-and-housing-development/70396379007/ | 2023-07-14T19:54:58 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoix-property-wanted-for-park-land-and-housing-development/70396379007/ |
'An emotional painting': Venetian Festival art tugs on Charlevoix's heartstrings
CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix crafter Gayle Levengood has been chosen as this year’s Venetian Artist, and posters of the painting she has created for the festival have been tugging at the heartstrings of many local residents.
Levengood’s creation is the 22nd painting to be selected as the annual logo for Charlevoix’s largest event of the year, the Venetian Festival. The festival is a weeklong series of concerts, sporting games and carnival rides that brings nearly 100,000 people to a city with only 2,500 year-round residents.
The Venetian Festival painting is an original piece of artwork hand-picked to be emblazoned on event t-shirts and brochures and auctioned off to the highest bidder, raising funds for next year’s activities. With a distinctly unique take, sales of Levengood’s mixed media creation have outpaced that of previous years.
What makes Levengood’s piece so impactful to those in Charlevoix is the subject matter she chose to incorporate.
One focal point of the painting is the face of a young woman. A black and white image of a smiling former Miss Charlevoix, Kari Way, who passed away unexpectedly in a boating accident in 2015 at the age of 27.
“The first thing I thought of was Kari,” said Gayle Levengood, who had known Kari since being her preschool teacher, as she described being asked to create this year’s Venetian Festival painting.
“Kari symbolized everything that Venetian means for so many people,” Levengood added.
Way was crowned Charlevoix’s Venetian Queen in 2005, and it is an image from her coronation that Levengood placed in the center of her painting, surrounded by a silver heart topped with a crown.
In addition to Way’s visage, Levengood has incorporated other evocative images of military service men and an American flag on a large sailboat floating in Round Lake. A hazy scene from a Venetian Festival concert can also be found on one of the boat’s masts. Rather than in the sky, as Venetian paintings in the past have realistically depicted, Levengood has the festival fireworks exploding on the vessel's hull. A Petoskey stone is hidden in the lake water below and in the background details of Charlevoix’s downtown are depicted in minutia.
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One of the many community members who were touched by Levengood’s creation this year is Kari Way’s mother, Kris Way.
When asked what she thought her daughter's impression of the painting would be, Kris said, “I think Kari would feel very honored and grateful — she loved Charlevoix and was always so proud of her hometown. Kari knew she was blessed to grow up in such a beautiful town and it was always in her heart — no matter how far away from home she was. She always longed to come home. Venetian was the homecoming she looked forward to most.”
Levengood’s original painting will be sold at auction after the Miss Charlevoix coronation in the Odmark Pavilion on Wednesday, July 19. Those wanting to place a silent bid or arrange for a proxy can call Anne Golski at (231) 675-2164.
Complete festival event listings can be found in the printed festival booklets and flyers around town, as well as at venetianfestival.com.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoixs-venetian-festival-painting-evokes-memories-and-nostalgia/70398892007/ | 2023-07-14T19:55:04 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2023/07/14/charlevoixs-venetian-festival-painting-evokes-memories-and-nostalgia/70398892007/ |
Young artists will provide new mural in downtown Gaylord
GAYLORD — Helped by a concert series, car shows and now the return of Alpenfest, the downtown has experienced an influx of visitors this summer.
The Gaylord City Council Monday night got a chance to improve the area's curb appeal when the panel approved a mural project that will be funded by RISE: Otsego Substance Free Coalition and the Prevention Network.
"It's the same funding we secured for the skate park project," said Ellen Templeton, project coordinator for RISE, referring to new murals that were installed at the city's skate park last summer. "We have partnered with the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts to put together a high-school age leadership project."
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The youths involved in the project will complete a series of 12 classes to create the mural, which will be on the side of the Creative Pursuits building at 130 W. Main St. overlooking Claude Shannon Park.
"They have to work together to come up with the mural and they have been given a leadership role," Templeton said.
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This is a part of the Art in the Alley project.
"We can use this as a community change project. It helps make Claude Shannon Park a protective factor to help decrease substance use by youth," added Templeton.
She said they hope to complete the mural by Aug. 18.
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/07/14/young-artists-will-provide-new-mural-in-downtown-gaylord/70400372007/ | 2023-07-14T19:55:10 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/07/14/young-artists-will-provide-new-mural-in-downtown-gaylord/70400372007/ |
A Kenosha County panel approved a grant to fund the continued renovation of the Kemper Center’s exterior, a contribution to repair roads near a solar farm and just over $16 million in bonding for capital projects Thursday night.
The Finance and Administration Committee voted 5-0 approving a $33,675 community development block grant from the City of Kenosha for the historic Kemper Center building at 6501 Third Ave.
The block grant will be applied to the third phase of an ongoing project for exterior improvements to the site to halt water seepage and interior damage. The multi-phase project involves tuck pointing and repairing the building’s brick and stone.
The $265,000 renovation phase, which began in April, also aims to repair and prevent future damage caused by squirrels that have compromised the wood structures, along with the painting exterior wood. Work is expected to be completed before the end of the year, according to contractors.
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The committee unanimously accepted a $50,000 contribution from OneEnergy Renewables, which is developing a 7.5-megawatt solar energy system on 34 acres on two farmland parcels in Wheatland. Developers of Silver Lake Solar WI, LLC, located just north of highways 50 and 83 near the Fox River and south of Highway K, are contributing the funds for a road resurfacing project, which has a total cost of $100,000 according to county highway officials.
The funds would be applied to road paving to address the wear and tear, especially from increased truck traffic along Highway K, about 3,000 feet east of Highway W.
Borrowing $16 million
The panel also gave approval to a resolution authorizing issuance of $16,035,500 in general obligation promissory notes to borrow money for most previously approved capital projects, including road and highway improvements, bridges, along with grants for the Kenosha Area Business Alliance.
According to Greg Johnson, senior municipal advisor with Ehlers, the county’s bond counsel agency, interest rates for borrowing would between 3.4 % to just under 4%.
If approved by the County Board next week, a conference with the rating agency would take place at the end of the month and notes would be sold on Aug. 15. The closing date is estimated for Sept. 6, the day the county would receive the funds, he said.
Some projects on hold
The borrowing plan, however, won’t be funding some major projects already approved by the board for this year, including several replacements, including Brookside Care Center’s generator, a communication tower and generator at the county center and an overhaul of the heating, ventilation and cooling system at the county’s detention center.
Patricia Merrill, county finance director, said that those projects will move forward, but have been postponed to next year.
“For example, the Brookside generator replacement, we’re reducing by $500,000. The bid documents are almost complete. They will go out to the public in 2023," she said. "When those bids are received and determined what we’re going to do, one may be awarded, but the most that will happen is a down payment on it.”
Also on hold is a series of highway design projects and the replacement of triaxial trucks for public works.
She said that “supply chain” issues have held up ordering of the vehicles.
“The expectation is … we might be able to order these by the end of the year, but nothing will be expended until 2024,” she said.
Authorized parcel sales
In other business, the committee approved a resolution authorizing the sale of four "remnant" parcels resulting from an earlier realignment of Highway F, including three in the Village of Twin Lakes.
Two are located south of Highway F (Bassett Road) with one at 3.27 acres west of Karrow Road, valued at $153,700; and the other just over 3 acres east of Pond Road valued at $153,000 in the village.
A third parcel, at 5.77 acres and valued at $190,400, is located north of Highway F and west of Veterans Memorial Park.
The last parcel, just over half an acre and the smallest of the four at a value of $5,600, is in the Town of Randall north of the border with Twin Lakes and west of the park. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/kenosha-county-kemper-solar-farm-funding/article_5089bdba-21f1-11ee-bac3-132447370a97.html | 2023-07-14T19:55:51 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/kenosha-county-kemper-solar-farm-funding/article_5089bdba-21f1-11ee-bac3-132447370a97.html |
Members of the Kenosha County Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission clashed during the public comment portion of a meeting Thursday evening.
The main item on the meeting's agenda included discussion and possible action on renaming the Jennie Tunkieicz Award For Gender And Racial Equity.
The award was created in April 2022 by former Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser. Tunkieicz served as Kenosha County’s first female chief of staff, the highest-ranking, non-elected administration position in county government.
Tunkieicz served for Kreuser, who retired last year after 14 years in office, and helped coordinate efforts to address racial disparities and equity issues in the county.
According Kreuser's executive order, the award "must be presented yearly in April in recognition of a person who has made a significant impact on equity, diversity and inclusion in Kenosha County government."
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Oversight of the award, including the solicitation and selection of nominees, is conducted under the oversight of the Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission with support from the Division of Human Resources.
Adelene Greene, who retired as director of the county’s workforce development division in 2016, was the first to be honored when she received the award last year.
The award was discussed last month by commissioners who sought clarity on a nomination and selection process when the idea of renaming the award arose.
Before commissioners ultimately voted 4-2 to delay giving out the award until it can be researched and renamed, members of the public addressed the commission in the Kenosha County Job Center at 8600 Sheridan Road.
Commissioners Andy Berg and Brian Thomas, both County Board supervisors, voted against the motion. Commissioners Xavier Solis, the commission's chairman, A. Brian Gonzales, Cortney Marshall and Duane O'Keefe voted for it.
Commissioners Elizabeth Garcia, Alayna Arrington and Justin Crosby were absent.
Tempers flare
During public comments members spoke out about the award and the commission.
"Given the very recent history of the award I urge you to affirm the current name and get on with soliciting nominees and awarding the best," said Gayle Clark-Taylor. "Do not make one of your first official acts one that creates more negativity and hoopla from this commission."
Heidi Helgeson said some commissioners are participating in "political retribution" against Kreuser "through renaming an award."
However, Tamara Weber expressed support for commissioners who attended the meeting and did not "cave in."
"I know that some people were encouraged not to come tonight so there would not be a quorum, so I appreciate those of you who did come tonight," Weber said.
When Raymond Roberts spoke during public comments, he began by what he said was quoting Solis and addressed the commissioner.
"If you can't handle people holding you accountable you shouldn't be doing this job. If you only listen to people when you like what they have to say you shouldn't be doing this job," Roberts said before Thomas stopped him.
"Citizens' comments are not intended to be anything personal with any of the commissioners or the two elected officials here. It's to deal with the topics that are going to be discussed at the meeting tonight," Thomas said. "I would say if your comments are going towards the chairman that you take that up at another time."
That's when Berg and Gonzales began to argue and talk over each other.
Gonzales said Berg has "nothing to say as co-commissioner."
Berg replied: "I have plenty to say, and (Roberts) can speak about whatever he's trying to speak about. I understand that personal attacks are not allowed, but he can speak about whatever he wants. It does not have to be on the agenda."
"The commissioner is being attacked. Since the commissioner is being attacked Mr. Berg you have no more to say," Gonzales countered.
"Show me where it says it needs to be on the agenda," Berg said. "What are you going to do about it if I continue to talk over you? Nothing. You're showing your colors right not by telling a citizen he can't speak anymore about what's (not) on the agenda and it's incorrect."
Gonzales said Berg was "way out of order."
"This is not your commission," Gonzales said.
Solis eventually stood and threatened to end the meeting. "I'll end the meeting now unless you calm down," he said.
Addressing Roberts, Solis said: "You come here and quote me as a public official. I'm not a public official. Now, if you have any issues with the chair, there will be a time and place. Here's the agenda. The agenda's about an award. You want to speak about an award, go ahead," Solis said.
Eventually, county legal counsel Jennifer Kopp asked "everybody take it down a minute" because "this is not productive."
"We do not limit topics of citizen comments to what is on the agenda. People are free to speak about whatever they need to on citizen comments because we don't limit those. However, you cannot direct individuals specifically on the board and you do not make personal attacks or make anything personal during citizen comments," Kopp said, adding the chair should be the one calling people out of order.
Roberts then continued speaking about his opposition to changing the name of the award.
"The topic is changing the name of this. I believe as a citizen that it's not being done in the right spirit on behalf of the community," Roberts said. "I think it's petty. I think it's small-minded. I think it's hurtful to the community."
Tunkieicz, who was not at the meeting, declined to comment when contacted about the matter.
Current County Executive Samantha Kerkman will have final say on the award's name and will take recommendations from the commission. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/tempers-flare-during-kenosha-county-racial-and-ethnic-equity-commission-meeting/article_aefe62e4-225d-11ee-9547-9b67a671f4b9.html | 2023-07-14T19:55:58 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/tempers-flare-during-kenosha-county-racial-and-ethnic-equity-commission-meeting/article_aefe62e4-225d-11ee-9547-9b67a671f4b9.html |
The previous segment above is on an ice cream establishment in Dallas.
DALLAS (KDAF) — National Ice Cream Day is right around the corner, falling on July 16 it couldn’t have came at a better time!
There are so many participating creameries that will be celebrating one of the coolest days of the summer!
We have compiled a list of all the different deals and discounts that will be available, so take advantage before they ‘freeze’ them until next year!
Dairy Queen
On National Ice Cream Day, Dairy Queen will provide a $1 off any Dipped Cone through the app.
Baskin-Robbins
Customers can receive $5 off orders of $20 or more through delivery platforms from July 16 to 22. For in-store orders, they can also use the promo code SEIZETHEYAY in the B-R app.
DoorDash
From July 13 to 19, ice cream lovers can buy two ice creams from participating retailers and get $5 off.
GoPuff
Select products, such as Haagen Dazs, Nestle Dibs, and Nestle Cookie Sandwich, are BOGO.
Insomnia Cookies
A free scoop of ice cream with any in-store purchase or local delivery order from July 14 to July 16.
Shake Shack Uptown
Buy-one-get-one milkshakes when ordered via the Shack App or online from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. throughout the month of July with the code SHAKEITUP at checkout.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s will be giving away a free small Frosty with the purchase of a small fry.
Whole Foods
Prime members rejoice! All ice cream and frozen delights are 35% discount for Prime members. Customers who do not have Prime receive 27% discount.
Enjoy your National Ice Cream Day Dallas! | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-out-these-cool-deals-for-national-ice-cream-day/ | 2023-07-14T19:58:09 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-out-these-cool-deals-for-national-ice-cream-day/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 12-year-old Birmingham boy is releasing his debut novel on Friday, inspired by his Asian heritage and love of scary stories.
“Ever since I was young, I’ve always loved the horror genre,” Juda Maha said.
Combining this with his writing talents, Maha created “Jefferson Island,” a young adult horror novel following the adventures of a group of teenagers fighting to survive an invasion.
Maha said he is “very proud” of his Asian heritage, which served as a source of inspiration for his first published work.
“I know all of my ancestors worked so hard to get me where I am and I want to make something of it,” Maha said.
Maha said he’s always been told he’s a good writer. Now, that’s supplemented by high praise from celebrities such as Daniel Platzman from the band Imagine Dragons and Steven Kunken from Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
The official book release will take place on Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Little Professor. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-12-year-old-releases-debut-novel-at-local-bookstore/ | 2023-07-14T19:58:33 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-12-year-old-releases-debut-novel-at-local-bookstore/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Customers of a man accused of defrauding his clients as an unlicensed contractor have been awarded a combined total of more than $100,000.
According to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Office, a lawsuit was filed against Jason Andrew Sansom of Hurricane, who allegedly performed home improvement projects in Putnam and Kanawha counties, and other parts of the state, despite not having a contractor’s license in West Virginia.
Morrisey says the $101,762.98 in restitution from the lawsuit will be divided in varying amounts between six impacted consumers.
The attorney general’s office says in the lawsuit that while operating under the business J. Andrews Revive and Design, Sansom allegedly took customers’ money with out either starting or finishing some of the projects. He is also accused of contracting with the customers to work on projects he was allegedly not licensed to perform.
The business operated as J. Andrews Revive and Design between September 2020 and April 2021, according to Morrisey’s office. The attorney general says after April 26, 2021, the business was operated as J. Andrews Design, LLC.
The lawsuit claims that although Sansom did not have a license, he allegedly advertised his business through a website and social media. The consumers claimed to have paide Sansom to do a variety of jobs, including carpentry, plumbing, drywall, tiling, electrical work, flooring, HVAC and general construction.
Morrisey’s office says anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of this practice or another scam can contact their Consumer Protection Division at 800-368-8808. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/customers-awarded-100k-against-alleged-unlicensed-home-improvement-contractor-in-west-virginia/ | 2023-07-14T19:59:13 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/customers-awarded-100k-against-alleged-unlicensed-home-improvement-contractor-in-west-virginia/ |
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County deputies said children that were abducted on Friday have been found safe.
Deputies said the children were taken by their father, who does not have custody or authority to take them. He is now in custody.
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Deputies said the children were found west of Jacksonville by the Florida Highway Patrol and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the situation is “quickly evolving” and they did not specify how many children were involved.
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Grizzly sighting in Pryor Mountains first in 125 years
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have confirmed that a grizzly bear was recently observed in the Pryor Mountains south of Billings. While potential sightings of grizzly bears roaming the Pryors have been reported several times in recent years, this is the first confirmed sighting and is based upon a photograph taken of the animal. The sighting marks the furthest expansion east of grizzly bear movement in 125 years.
“Historically, grizzly bears occupied most of Montana, including the Pryor Mountains, but likely have not inhabited these mountains since the late 1800s,” a FWP news release states. “Wildlife officials contacted area landowners to alert them to the observation and provide them with information on bear conflict prevention.”
Officials have also installed game cameras in the area of the sighting in an attempt to document the bear’s movements, and have searched for additional bear sign, specifically hair for DNA testing to determine the grizzly bear’s origin.
In recent years, grizzly bears on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountain Front have expanded in numbers and dispersed into areas where they haven’t existed for decades. In June 2020 a sub-adult male grizzly was spotted five miles northwest of Big Sandy, Montana, 80 miles northeast of Great Falls. The most recent sighting in the Pryor Mountains pushes the confirmed presence of a grizzly bear another 50 miles east of the 2020 sighting.
Wildlife officials estimate Montana's current grizzly bear population to be between 1,800 and 2,000 animals
FWP officials are advising anyone recreating in the Pryor Mountains to follow bear safety protocols, including carrying bear spray, knowing how to use it and staying alert and looking for bear sign, especially where visibility is limited. Common bear sign to look for includes tracks, scat, diggings, torn up logs, carcasses, daybeds and overturned rocks.
Anyone recreating in bear country across the state is also advised to avoid traveling at dawn, dusk, or night when bears are typically most active, to make human-associated noises such as shouting and talking to alert bears of your presence, and to travel in groups with members kept closely together. Never store food or other scented items in tents while camping and avoid animal carcass sites.
To avoid conflicts with bears and other wildlife property owners are urged to remove or secure food attractants such as garbage, bird feeders and pet food. Chickens and other small livestock should be properly secured with electric fencing or inside a closed shed with a door, and domestic fruit should be picked up as soon as possible.
“Landowners are legally allowed to drive off grizzly bears from their property as long as such efforts are done without jeopardizing human or bear safety,” explained grizzly bear conflict specialist Wesley Sarmento. “Carefully driving bears off their property with a hard-sided vehicle helps keep bears fearful of people.”
Grizzly bears are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act in all lower 48 states. To report any bear conflicts or concerns contact Daniel McHugh at dmchugh@mt.gov or 406-850-1131. For more information on bear safety, visit: fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/13/confirmed-grizzly-siting-in-pryor-mountains-is-first-since-late-1890s/70411791007/ | 2023-07-14T20:10:46 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/13/confirmed-grizzly-siting-in-pryor-mountains-is-first-since-late-1890s/70411791007/ |
Can increased pay help solve Alachua County's teaching shortage woes? Some think so
The Alachua County school district is in desperate need of teachers for the upcoming school year with less than a month before students begin flooding the hallways.
The district is reporting 105 teaching vacancies, roughly double the amount of last year when Superintendent Shane Andrew took over. Most of those vacancies − 70 − are in the most critical elementary grades where the achievement gap between white and minority students is among the worst in the state.
Despite increased efforts by district officials, the holes throughout the county may be more difficult to fill than in years past. The barrage of attacks on the public education system from Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration compounded with a growing list of resignations seen at Alachua County Public Schools over the summer months, some of which stem from questions surrounding Andrew's leadership skills, certainly haven't helped the problem.
Though teachers typically announce their departures during summer, officials say the vacancies are also tied to a trend of fewer individuals pursuing education degrees in college, which has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Obviously, it’s not unusual to Alachua County – school districts across the state and across the country are dealing with teacher shortages,” District spokeswoman Jackie Johnson said. “We’ve got now less than a month to go before school starts, and so we wanted to get the word out and make a push to have more people apply to be teachers in our district.”
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Trying to recruit
The district is trying to incentivize the public to apply for teaching jobs, which includes raising pay, and has held at least six job fairs since April. More are planned for July.
The starting pay for a teacher with a bachelor's degree in Alachua County is $45,717, which is still lower than the recently approved $47,500 minimum passed by the state. Other factors, such as degrees and experience, bring those figures up. The average teacher salary is around $50,700, ranking Alachua County 24th in the state.
Though not ideal, it's still a big jump from where pay was around seven years ago when the district ranked 40th, Johnson said.
Still, to some, the figure is tough to cope with, considering inflation has risen almost 9% since the pandemic. Recent departures within district leadership who have done salary negotiations in the past may make pay increases more challenging.
One of the people leading the charge for increased pay to solve the teacher vacancies is Alachua County Education Association union President Carmen Ward.
"We don't have a worker shortage. We have a salary shortage," said Ward, who added that she wished the district would make pay a higher priority during the budgeting process.
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The pay issue also translates into problems within classrooms and student achievement, Ward added.
It's unclear if wages will increase in the immediate future to make the district pay more competitive, aside from the state increases given over the past few years.
The district, however, offers other incentives that are worth considering for teachers, such as free health insurance, state retirement and student loan forgiveness options.
Florida has also made beneficial updates to the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), which provides employees with an alternative method for the payment of their retirement benefits for a limited period if they are eligible Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan members.
A recently passed bill changed the Florida Retirement System and the Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy, extending the DROP period for teachers from eight to 10 years and from five to eight years for other employees. The DROP interest rate has also been increased from 1.3% to 4% on DROP accumulations held on or after July 1, 2023.
A career tech magnet program at Gainesville High School called the Academy of Future Teachers (AFT) also paves the way for high school students to earn their teaching certificates. Students who have successfully graduated from the program and earned their teaching credentials are guaranteed a job in Alachua County’s public school system, Johnson said.
Interested in teaching but not certified?
Through the Military Veterans Certification Pathway offered by the state, veterans who have not earned the standard teaching certificate may still have the option to teach. A five-year temporary teaching certificate provides an opportunity for veterans who have not yet earned their bachelor’s degree to obtain certification while teaching.
Professionals that have not served in the military and have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, not just education, have the opportunity to obtain a five-year teaching certificate with the state as well.
The professional certificate is valid for five years and renewable, while the temporary certificate is valid for three years and non-renewable, according to the Florida Department of Education’s website. Those in the program must take a subject area test to earn their official teaching certificate.
Anyone interested in a teaching position should contact the District’s Human Resources Department at 352-955-7727 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional information can also be found at this number.
Johnson encourages anyone interested and unsure of their teaching qualifications to reach out, including veterans and professionals with bachelor’s degrees. Candidates will be scheduled for an interview at the district office and contracts may be offered immediately.
“We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to fill most of those positions, but we’ll have to keep working on it and being aggressive about it,” Johnson said. “That’s what it’s going to take in today’s climate. There are just far fewer teachers in the pipeline than there used to be.” | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/alachua-county-facing-teacher-shortage-ahead-of-new-school-year/70406542007/ | 2023-07-14T20:14:21 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/alachua-county-facing-teacher-shortage-ahead-of-new-school-year/70406542007/ |
Texts show most of Newberry commission doesn't want meat-processing facility. What now?
County and city officials continue to disagree on the details surrounding a proposed meat processing facility intended to be built in Newberry.
The controversial meat processing facility has been in talks since last year, but those plans hit a snag when Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $1.75 million in funding for the project in June.
Now, the future of the facility remains uncertain as Alachua County and Newberry commissioners disagree on whether or not it should be built, who should be responsible for it and how high of a priority it should be for the local governments.
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Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell, the lone dissenting vote at an April meeting deciding whether to move forward with the facility, said recently that the Newberry commissioners he has spoken to disapprove of the project.
Commissioners Tim Marden, Monty Farnsworth and Rick Coleman are against the facility, according to Cornell. The others, Tony Mazon and Mark Clark, have also signaled that roads are a higher priority and haven't shared that they'd be willing to help fund the project.
"The majority of the Newberry commission has expressed to me they are not in favor of a county-owned meat processing slaughterhouse facility," Cornell said to The Sun.
"I am hopeful we can have a joint workshop soon in Newberry."
The only person on the Newberry commission who appears to be fully pushing the project is Mayor Jordan Marlowe, who doesn't have a vote and seemingly is attempting to leverage other projects into the mix to make it happen. Cornell said Marlowe should listen to his fellow commissioners to halt the project and hopes the two boards can meet soon to discuss the issue further.
Higher priority
Most of the Newberry commissioners are prioritizing other measures over the facility, namely the repair and construction of County Road 337.
The road, according to Marlowe, needs to be widened and change dangerous curves. City officials met with the county on July 10 to offer a deal — donate land for the meat processing facility and two other projects in exchange for the county prioritizing the changes to County Road 337.
None of the plans floated, however, include Newberry ponying up funding to make up the $1.75 million gap.
Marlowe said he's still unclear on what the county's plan is, but believes mixing in other projects is a fair solution for all parties.
“Newberry is giving them millions of dollars worth of assets," he said in a phone interview. "So by signing on the dotted line quickly, we are able to save the county $3 million and Newberry gets a road that has 18 fatalities on it. To me, that seems like a win for the county much more than a win for the city of Newberry, but if we were able to save a life then well done.”
Marlowe also said Cornell’s comments about Newberry city commissioners supporting or not supporting the meat processing project lacked nuance.
“He did not give a complete picture of the whole conversation,” he said. “I understand where Commissioner Cornell is coming from. He's actively trying to put an end to this project.”
Copies of texts sent to The Sun, however, show their positions on the project are clear.
There are also concerns from Newberry commissioners that the county may later ask the city to help support the facility financially or logistically, Marlowe said.
“There is not an interest for Newberry to take over that responsibility and try to match the funding and try to manage the operator,” he said.
Meeting to talk
County leaders voted unanimously on July 11 to halt moving forward on plans for the facility until it can meet with the Newberry City Commission.
Marlowe, however, said he and his colleagues aren't interested until the county can find an operator for the facility or provide new details about the project.
“No one in Newbery really likes to talk when there's nothing to talk about,” he said. “If the county doesn't have an operator, I think my commission views it as there's really nothing new to discuss.”
Commissioners aren’t the only people with differing opinions on the topic.
The facility has been met with both support and vehement opposition since it became a topic of discussion. Citizens are eager to give public comment during all commission meetings that discuss topics relating to the facility, and even ones that don’t.
In April, around 100 presenters, protesters and other attendees packed the Jack Durrance Auditorium in the County Administration Building where almost 50 people spoke on the topic. Attendees appeared split on bolstering local farmers, advocating for animal rights and more sustainable food production practices.
Those who support the project argue the Newberry plant would be more humane than alternative facilities where people get meat. Those opposed cite the animal rights concerns and human health risks that may come with it.
“We've heard that there is a small contingent of people out there who really want the world to shift to a plant-based society. We've heard from farmers that they'd really like to continue exploring this and they think that it can be beneficial,” Marlowe said. But consistently through every single conversation, it has always been ‘we don't know if there's anyone out there willing and able to operate this successfully.’” | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/county-newberry-officials-split-on-future-of-meat-processing-facility/70414529007/ | 2023-07-14T20:14:27 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/county-newberry-officials-split-on-future-of-meat-processing-facility/70414529007/ |
Help stock Fondy Food Pantry shelves and get a free walking taco while enjoying live music
The drive is set for 4-6 p.m. July 19 at 573 W. Rolling Meadows Drive.
FOND DU LAC – A food drive for the Fondy Food Pantry is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. July 19 at the pantry, 573 W. Rolling Meadows Drive.
The “Thrivent ‘Cans’ Hunger” drive will feature music by Seth James and Kylar Kuzio and complimentary “walking tacos” for those who contribute nonperishable food items during the two-hour period.
For each item donated, the Thrivent Member Networks of South Wisconsin and East Wisconsin & Upper Michigan will also make a cash donation of $3 to the pantry, up to $3,000.
According to Fondy Food Pantry Board President Cindy Taylor: “With kids out of school and away from meal programs, summer is a time when many families struggle to put food on the table. We’re so grateful that Thrivent reached out to help with this mid-summer food drive.
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“We encourage all who are interested to drop off a food donation, enjoy complimentary refreshments and entertainment, and learn more about the work FFP is doing to support individuals and families in Fond du Lac County,” Taylor added.
Fondy Food Pantry offers walk-in pantry distribution and deliveries to homebound and disabled clients.
Founded in 1973, the all-volunteer FFP, a nonprofit organization, is assisting a record number of households this summer while marking 50 years of service.
Walk-in pantry distribution is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays.
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The FFP will also make food deliveries to homebound and disabled clients who are not able to make it to the pantry.
People can call 920-322-0369 or go to fondyfoodpantry.org for more information.
Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @breidHTRNews. | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/fondy-food-pantry-food-drive-set-at-fond-du-lac-facility-july-19/70410319007/ | 2023-07-14T20:17:14 | 0 | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/fondy-food-pantry-food-drive-set-at-fond-du-lac-facility-july-19/70410319007/ |
Kathy Disney has a favorite tagline to describe the First Flight Festival, an annual showcase of local playwrights: It doesn't take a village to put on the festival, the celebration of theater is a village.
Eleven playwrights. Ten directors. Twenty-nine actors. Five front-house staff.
"That's close to 50 people," said Disney, the producer of the festival put on by the Angels Theatre Company and featuring the work of the Angels Playwrighting Collective, a group of local playwrights who meet monthly to discuss and work on plays.
The First Flight Festival, now in its eighth year, is an opportunity for that village to come together to put on the short plays, running anywhere from four minutes to 20, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Temple Building.
The festival, which kicked off Thursday, is split into two flights over the next two weekends. Flight A — the first six plays of the 11 featured — will be performed Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The last five works — Flight B — will be performed July 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and July 23 at 2 p.m.
The festival was started in 2015 by Judy Hart, who helped established the Angels Theatre Company as a means of showcasing the work of the company's Angels Playwrighting Collective.
"Judy said if you're going to write these plays, we have to produce these plays," Disney said.
This year's festival will showcase the new, original works of 11 playwrights that cover the gamut from plays, monologues and, for the first time, a musical.
"This is just a great venue for average people to develop that talent and see their work on stage," Disney said. "The playwright collective is a very supportive, encouraging environment for people to develop playwrighting skills that, frankly, if you're not 'in the club' … it's hard to find a place to develop that talent outside of academia."
Playwrights featured include: Ben Arenz, Robin Buckallew, Jamie Bullins, Cecilia Burjhart, John Burkhart, Jillian Carter, Steve Enersen, Clay Farris Naff, Linda Howard Cooke, Adrien Loehring and Elbert Traylor.
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First Flight Festival
WHAT: An annual playwrighting festival featuring plays, monologues and even a musical from the Angels Playwrighting Collective.
WHEN: Flight A, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Flight B, 7:30 p.m. July 20-22, 2 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: Studio Theatre, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Temple Building, 1209 R St.
TICKETS: $20 per evening or $35 for a festival pass for both flights. Available at EventBrite via the Angels Theatre Company's website at www.angelscompany.org, or at the door.
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WHAT: An annual playwrighting festival featuring plays, monologues and even a musical from the Angels Playwrighting Collective.
WHEN: Flight A, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Flight B, 7:30 p.m. July 20-22, 2 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: Studio Theatre, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Temple Building, 1209 R St.
TICKETS: $20 per evening or $35 for a festival pass for both flights. Available at EventBrite via the Angels Theatre Company's website at www.angelscompany.org, or at the door.
Stephanie Porter (from left), Katie Hoppe, Bridget Gross, Aden Marshall, Amelia Roth and Judy Bailey rehearse a scene from "Green Room," a play written by Elbert Taylor and directed by March Mesarch. | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/playwright-festival-unl-temple-building/article_cd0b4622-201d-11ee-ade1-f7e11b3102b4.html | 2023-07-14T20:18:42 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/playwright-festival-unl-temple-building/article_cd0b4622-201d-11ee-ade1-f7e11b3102b4.html |
Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies found drugs, cash, a samurai sword and 47 knives in a search of a north Lincoln hotel room Thursday morning, the sheriff's office chief deputy said.
Investigators with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Metro Fugitive Task Force searched the room after converging on the WoodSpring Suites at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday to arrest 36-year-old Robert Ramey, a Lincoln man who was wanted on three felony warrants, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said.
Deputies arrested Ramey at the hotel, on Fletcher Avenue just south of Interstate 80, before drafting a search warrant, which turned up $5,095 in cash, 116 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 28 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 102 grams of marijuana, 198 grams of THC edibles and wax and less than a gram of cocaine, Houchin alleged.
Investigators also found a samurai sword and 47 knives — including 13 with blades longer than 3.5 inches and another 34 with shorter blades, the chief deputy said.
Ramey, who had a warrant out for his arrest after skipping a plea hearing this week in a separate felony case where he is facing numerous drug charges, was arrested on suspicion of new charges Thursday.
Deputies arrested the 36-year-old on suspicion of possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of deadly weapons by a prohibited person and possession of money while violating a drug law. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/deputies-knives-sword-drugs-hotel/article_bc0cdddc-225b-11ee-9c06-7febf82c5199.html | 2023-07-14T20:18:48 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/deputies-knives-sword-drugs-hotel/article_bc0cdddc-225b-11ee-9c06-7febf82c5199.html |
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Not only that, America also puts more people in prison per capita than in any other independent democracy. Even progressive states with low incarceration rates relative to the rest of the United States have more people in jail than most other places in the developed world. If individual states were counted as countries, many of them would have the highest incarceration rates in the world, ahead of actual entire other countries.
The reasons behind the mass incarceration epidemic in the United States are multifaceted and complex. They are not due to rates of violent crime, which are actually less prevalent in the United States than they are in many countries that rank higher on the incarceration scale, including Russia and Turkey, which both have authoritarian governments. Instead, the high rates of American incarceration boil down to a reliance on policing and jails to address a range of social problems that could be solved with other more rehabilitative social interventions.
In the 1980s, a number of politicians in the United States also pushed “tough on crime” policies to address public fears about violent crime, and these policies have lingered ever since, leading to an extremely large prison population nationally, and calls for criminal justice reform. Many people put in prison during that era remain in jail today.
But not every state's incarceration rate is the same. For example, some states have decriminalized drugs like marijuana in an effort to combat sending non-violent offenders to jail. Possession of marijuana had been found to be enforced with a racial bias, as well, so states that have decriminalized have worked to address glaring racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Stacker compiled statistics about incarceration demographics in Nebraska using data from the Sentencing Project. All data is from 2019 unless otherwise specified.
Nebraska by the numbers, 2022
- Total incarcerated, prison and jail: 9,076
--- Prison population: 5,596
--- Prison incarceration rate per 100,000: 289 (#36 highest among all states)
--- Jail population (2013): 3,480
--- Jail incarceration rate per 100,000 (2013): 240 (#31 highest among all states)
- Private prison population: 0
- Probation population: 13,023
- Parole population: 959
- Life sentences (2020): 357
--- Life without parole (2020): 262
--- Juvenile life without parole (2020): 3
- White imprisonment rate per 100,000: 195 (#38 highest among all states)
- Black imprisonment rate per 100,000: 1,733 (#10 highest among all states)
--- Black to white ratio: 8.9
- Hispanic imprisonment rate per 100,000: 395 (#12 highest among all states)
--- Hispanic to white ratio: 2.0
- Corrections expenditures: $352 million | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/prison-administrator-jail-time-fine/article_a51ecc9e-225f-11ee-8650-4759be1c27d2.html | 2023-07-14T20:19:02 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/prison-administrator-jail-time-fine/article_a51ecc9e-225f-11ee-8650-4759be1c27d2.html |
LAKE HARMONY, Pa. — A teenager from Lehigh County is dead after drowning in Carbon County.
The coroner says 17-year-old Bruno De Silva of Bethlehem drowned in Lake Harmony near Fern Ridge Thursday night.
An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday morning.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/teen-drowns-in-carbon-county-bruno-de-silva-of-bethlehem-lake-harmony-near-fern-ridge-wnep/523-d95f4931-1752-49c6-b024-9881b6626846 | 2023-07-14T20:20:06 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/teen-drowns-in-carbon-county-bruno-de-silva-of-bethlehem-lake-harmony-near-fern-ridge-wnep/523-d95f4931-1752-49c6-b024-9881b6626846 |
BERWICK, Pa. — The pride runs deep in the borough of Berwick for the role this community played in World War II.
Stuart tanks were built at the American Car and Foundry Plant.
At that time, nine thousand people from across northeastern and central Pennsylvania worked there.
“Almost everyone in town had some relative that worked at the factory, whether it was in the office, engineering or metallurgy,” said Tom Mclaughlin.
The plant made more than 15,000 tanks, nearly 40 a day.
That's why the Stuart Tank Memorial Association is so proud to share its history during the 6th annual Berwick World War II Weekend.
“Everybody is welcome to come and dive into World War II history, and we're all about honoring the people who built and fought with these tanks,” said Dave Kovach, Stuart Tank Memorial Association President.
Test Track Park on South Eaton Street is taking a step back in time.
People can come check out five Stuart tanks on display, along with reenactments of the invasion of southern France.
Members of the Memorial Association say everyone could learn a thing or two by spending a day surrounded by so much history.
“My dad didn't speak about the war, he landed on the Normandy beaches the day after, but he never spoke of it,” said Debb Lutz, Stuart Tank Memorial Association. “I've learned so much about WWII by being immersed in it, you can take the time to learn more and more.”
Berwick’s World War II Weekend is free and open to the public from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For a full list of events, CLICK HERE. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/keeping-world-war-ii-history-alive-in-columbia-county-stuart-tank-berwick/523-339ca4b9-b69a-49ff-a7bc-8bba33689f9c | 2023-07-14T20:20:10 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/keeping-world-war-ii-history-alive-in-columbia-county-stuart-tank-berwick/523-339ca4b9-b69a-49ff-a7bc-8bba33689f9c |
STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — A bank robbery led to a police chase in the Poconos Friday.
Investigators say someone robbed the M&T Bank along North 9th Street in Stroud Township just after noon.
Officers later found the suspect driving along Route 611.
A short chase followed until the suspect crashed on the Route 80 West ramp.
The suspect is locked up in Monroe County.
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BUSHKILL, Pa. — The search for a missing 19-year-old New Jersey man continues at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area after park officials say he went missing after trying to swim to bridge piers Thursday night in The Delaware River.
Crews have been on the water since early Friday morning.
Officials with the National Park Service say four people went into the water on the New Jersey side of the river around 8 o'clock Thursday night, about a mile north of the Interstate 80 bridge.
Park officials say 19-year-old Jose Madera Martinez of Paterson, New Jersey was last seen struggling in the current before disappearing under the water.
The 3 other swimmers were rescued.
None of the swimmers were wearing a life jacket.
Search crews are keeping an eye on the weather, which could impact the search.
The Kittatinny boat launch is closed while crews are on the water.
We will have more information as it becomes available on later editions of Newswatch 16. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/search-underway-for-missing-swimmer-in-the-poconos-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area/523-a1fc9948-5f3f-4ec6-8ec3-7910d0051086 | 2023-07-14T20:20:19 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/search-underway-for-missing-swimmer-in-the-poconos-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area/523-a1fc9948-5f3f-4ec6-8ec3-7910d0051086 |
After a years-long manhunt that has confounded police, a suspected serial killer was arrested in connection to a string of murders and bodies found along Gilgo Beach on Long Island, according to a law enforcement.
Four senior law enforcement officials briefed on the case said Rex Heuermann was arrested Thursday night in Manhattan in connection with the investigation. He was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello, according to court documents. He is also a suspect in a fourth killing, of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Sources said Heuermann is from the Massapequa area in neighboring Nassau County, across a bay from where some of the bodies were found. There was a large police presence in the Massapequa Park area for much of Friday.
Police and other agencies were seen searching his Massapequa Park home, scouring the small, dilapidated red house to see if any evidence inside might link Heuermann, 59, to the killings.
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Aside from pleading not guilty, the towering Heuermann, dressed in a collared shirt and khakis, said nothing during his arraignment. He was remanded without bail and is due back in court on Aug. 1.
Outside of court, he did not respond to questions from NBC New York. Heuermann's attorney, Michael Brown, said after the court hearing that the evidence against his client is "extremely circumstantial in nature." He also described Heuermann as in tears as he told him "I didn't do this," denying the charges against him.
Who is Rex Heuermann: How police zeroed in on suspect
Among the breaks in the case that allowed police to hone in on the suspect were cellphone pings of calls he made to one of the victim's families that traced back to the Massapequa area.
Law enforcement officials felt strongly that the alleged killer was from Long Island because that cell phone tower ping – which came from a phone belonging to one of the victims after her death – originated from the Massapequa area, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the case.
As NBC News previously reported officials believed the alleged killer used Melissa Barthelemy’s cell phone to call her teen sister repeatedly soon after Melissa disappeared in 2009. The alleged killer made explicit sexual comments, claimed to have killed Melissa and related details of her killing that only the murderer would know. Police believed the caller was a white man and the calls came from midtown Manhattan.
It was previously unreported that the same victim’s cellphone briefly pinged off of a tower in the Massapequa area around the same time. It was that potential clue that led officials to believe the suspect could one day be found in that area.
Heuermann works as an architect in Manhattan, sources said, and police were seen Friday searching his midtown office at Fifth Avenue and East 36th Street. For years, police had been looking into whether the suspect lived on Long Island and worked in Manhattan, commuting through New York-Penn Station.
In a YouTube video, Heuermann was seen speaking about his life on Long Island, his family, and how he has been working in NYC since the 1980s.
The alleged suspect’s house is a little over a 15-mile car ride away from Gilgo Beach.
Those who live in the quiet neighborhood were stunned at the developments, saying they often saw Heuermann in a suit heading to work in the morning. Neighbors said he has lived at the home his entire life, having grown up there and buying the house from his parents. He lived there with his wife and two adult children.
"He keeps to himself, we'd say hello to each other once in a while, and that was it. Morning pleasantries," said Etienne Devilliers. "It's an incredible story, been hearing about it for 15 years or something. Like I said, we're shocked. This is a very, very quiet neighborhood, everybody knows each other. We're all friendly and there's never been a problem at all."
Neighbors noted that the dilapidated property seemed out of place among rows of single family homes and well kept lawns in the small community.
“This house sticks out like a sore thumb. There were overgrown shrubs, there was always wood in front of the house,” said Gabriella Libardi, a 24-year-old teacher. “It was very creepy. I wouldn’t send my child there.”
Barry Auslander, another neighbor, said the man who lived in the house commuted by train to New York City each morning, wearing a suit and tie and carrying a briefcase.
“It was weird. He looked like a businessman,” said Auslander. “But his house is a dump.”
The Suffolk County police and Suffolk County district attorney's office are leading investigation. A spokesperson for the district attorney's office said "there has been a significant development in the case but we can’t comment until after a court proceeding later this morning in Riverhead."
Suffolk County prosecutors are expected to provide more details on the arrest and the suspect in a Friday afternoon news conference.
A spokesperson for Suffolk County police declined to comment on the latest developments. New York State Police, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, Nassau County Police and the Nassau County district attorney's office were assisting with the investigation.
Since taking office in 2021, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison had previously said he wanted to restore public faith in the long-unsolved investigation, which has been skewered over lacking transparency.
Before a Friday press conference, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a moment of silence for the victims after addressing the arrest, saying that families impacted by the killings will be "sleeping a lot easier tonight."
"Hopefully...the day has finally come when someone so deprived, depraved of heart, would kill individuals, innocent individuals in the prime of their lives young lives, is finally brought to justice," the governor said.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said at an afternoon press conference that while the "work is not done here," the arrest of a suspect "is a major, major step forward in achieving the goal that we have had from the beginning, and that is again to bring closure to these families and to bring justice to the victims."
"I want the public to know the message to the public that we have never stopped working on this case. There are Suffolk police officers who started working on this case who have retired now, but their efforts, their dedication, it has never stopped putting more resources into the case," he said.
The development comes a day after state police responded to a report of skeletal remains found in a wooded area off the Southern State Parkway in Islip. It wasn’t immediately clear if those remains were linked to the Gilgo Beach case.
The case has drawn immense public attention since human remains were found along a New York beach highway more than a decade ago. The mystery attracted national headlines for many years and the unsolved killings were the subject of the 2020 Netflix film “Lost Girls.”
Determining who killed them, and why, has vexed a slew of seasoned homicide detectives through several changes in police leadership. Last year, an interagency task force was formed with investigators from the FBI, as well as state and local police departments, aimed at solving the case.
Gilgo Beach Murders: The Victims
The Gilgo Beach murder case has haunted police for 13 years, dating back to 2010 when the body of Shannan Gilbert, a 24-year-old escort from Jersey City, was found in the area. That led police to find nearly a dozen other sets of human remains in the vicinity, including that of the so-called "Gilgo Four" — Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello.
The four women in their 20s, all believed to be sex workers who advertised on sites like Craigslist and more, were found dead and wrapped in burlap sacks along the remote stretch of Ocean Parkway, within a quarter of a mile of one another near the now-notorious beach in 2010. Gilbert's cause of death has been disputed by officials and her family, but officials have said the Gilgo Four were all murdered, possibly the work of a serial killer.
Brainard-Barnes, 25, was last heard from in July 2007; Barthelemy, 24, went missing on July 12, 2009; Waterman, 22, was reported missing on June 8, 2010, and investigators believe she left a Holiday Inn in Hauppauge the night of June 6 to meet her killer; Costello, 27, was last seen Sept. 2, 2010.
For more information on each of the women known collectively as the Gilgo Four, click here.
In April and May of 2011, the remains of six other individuals were also found in the area, including a partially dismembered woman later identified as another sex worker, Jessica Taylor. An unidentified Asian man, two unidentified women and an unidentified female toddler were also found. Through DNA testing, the toddler was determined to be the daughter of another woman whose body was discovered about seven miles away.
One of the unidentified women, who had previously been known as "Jane Doe #6," was identified in 2020 as Valerie Mack. The 24-year-old similarly was working as an escort in the Philadelphia area at the time and vanished after going to meet a client on Long Island's Oak Beach in 2010. Mack also used the name Melissa Taylor (no relation to fellow victim Jessica Taylor) and was never reported missing by her family, who last saw her in the spring/summer of 2000 near Port Republic, New Jersey.
Mack's dismembered remains were located in separate locations over an 11-year span. Her torso was found in Manorville in 2000, not long after she was last seen. In 2011, her head, hands and right foot were found by Gilgo Beach.
While 10 sets of remains were discovered between Dec. 2010 and May 2011, investigators believe the first four — all of whom had been strangled — were killed by one person. Heuermann was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. While not
How the bodies were first discovered: The Shannan Gilbert case
Shannan Gilbert disappeared in Oak Beach, a quiet gated community off Suffolk County's Ocean Parkway, on May 1, 2010, after meeting with a client. The skeletal remains of Gilbert weren't found until Dec. 2011, months after the others, after investigators said she disappeared into the marsh. The remains were found about three miles east of where the other 10 sets were discovered.
Suffolk County detectives have long said Gilbert's killing was not connected to the others — a belief her sister, Sherre Gilbert, has intensely disagreed with. She spoke to reporters in May 2022 for the first time in years after police released three 911 calls her sister made on May 1, 2010 (including a nearly 22-minute one).
Sherre Gilbert was adamant local authorities "dropped the ball from the beginning."
"I don't believe it. I just feel like they've never cared ... and I just feel like it's a way to just confirm what they've always said," Sherre Gilbert said in 2022 of the longstanding contention her sister's death was, as Suffolk police have previously said, a "tragic accident."
Sherre Gilbert said local law enforcement was pushing the same theory even before her sister's remains were found in a reedy marsh near Oak Beach -- not far from where the other grim discoveries were made along the desolate stretch of Long Island highway.
The sister has her own ideas about what happened. She says she believes someone found her sister after she tried to get help at the house of the woman who made the third 911 call and potentially drugged her to calm her down since she had become hysterical. Sherre Gilbert says maybe her sister died after that, an accident, and someone (or someones) took her body and dumped it on the marsh, scattering her belongings along the way to make it appear she wandered there herself.
"If you notice on the map, when you see where her remains were, from where her clothes are, they're in two different locations," Sherre Gilbert explained. "So I feel like they took her remains and put her there from the roadside and then went back to put her clothing on the opposite side. I don't believe that my sister would run."
An autopsy proved inconclusive as far as Shannan Gilbert's cause of death. A private pathologist hired by the Gilbert family also found insufficient evidence to determine how she died. But the pathologist, the noted Michael Baden, who has been hired to do independent autopsies by George Floyd's family and others, did say Gilbert's remains showed signs that could be consistent with manual strangulation as a potential cause.
Details on the report were previously reported by News 4. Read it here.
Despite police not considering Gilbert as part of the same investigation, families of the other victims hoped the 911 calls could shed some light on their outstanding mysteries.
John Ray, an attorney who represents the families of Shannan Gilbert and Jessica Taylor, told NBC News he is "delighted" that there was an arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders. But he added that he feels "very strongly" that Heuermann is not responsible for all 11 murders, including Gilbert's and Taylor's.
"It gives us something of a sigh of relief, but it's partial," Ray said in an interview Friday morning. "There's still much to be done on this."
Ray said he is certain that Friday's arrest is connected only to the so-called Gilgo Four. Gilbert and Taylor were not among those four, and their families are still holding out hope for another arrest, Ray said.
"There undoubtedly is" another suspect, he said, telling the AP "We’re happy to see that they’re finally active, the police, in accomplishing something. Let’s wait and see what it all leads to."
No arrests had ever previously been made, and no suspects had ever been publicly named in any of the cases before Friday. Investigators hadn't been able to determine whether a lone serial killer or several suspects were involved, but had said over the years that they didn't believe one person is responsible for all the deaths.
Tom Winter and Chloe Atkins of NBC News Investigations contributed to this report. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/gilgo-beach-murders-suspected-serial-killer-in-custody-in-connection-to-long-island-killings-officials-say/4504944/ | 2023-07-14T20:23:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/gilgo-beach-murders-suspected-serial-killer-in-custody-in-connection-to-long-island-killings-officials-say/4504944/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)– Veteran homelessness remains a prevalent issue in the United States, with vets comprising six percent of the nation’s homeless population.
The Wichita community is taking action to help local vets who are struggling. Local leaders launched a website to collect items, accepting anything from hygiene products to home goods.
Wichita resident and veteran Chris Reyes was previously homeless and says homeless vets do not usually seek help immediately, so it’s great to see the community lend a helping hand.
“I don’t know if there is a one-size fits all plan, for everybody but I know that the struggles are real,” Reyes said.
“I have friends that are still fighting every single day battling their demons and it’s really sad.”
Kenny Barker, Homeless Program Supervisor at the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital, says different organizations like Housing and Community Services and the United Way have partnered to provide veterans with more benefits.
“We feel like we’re very close to reaching this goal of functional zero, so we believe that this is just the prime time for us to work on a goal collectively,” Barker added.
The Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. is continuing its efforts to provide homeless veterans with more assistance.
Recently, the department awarded $11.5 million in legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The funds will go toward providing vets with things like legal representation in landlord-tenant disputes, court proceedings and defense in criminal cases.
Isabel Flores is covering Washington, DC for KSN.com. She is a Broadcasting and Digital Journalism graduate student at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/veteran-homelessness-remains-an-issue-in-wichita/ | 2023-07-14T20:25:13 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/veteran-homelessness-remains-an-issue-in-wichita/ |
SAN ANTONIO — The superhero suit of Blue Beetle will be on display at a movie house right here in San Antonio.
The authentic Blue Beetle Scarab suit worn by actor Xolo Mariduena during filming of the movie will be displayed at Santikos Casa Blanca until July 31.
The character is DC's first Latino superhero for the franchise. The story follows Jaime Reyes as he gains his superpowers from an ancient alien relic. Along with his powers, he gets an incredible blue suit of armor.
Take a look at some real-life and in-story facts about the original costume now on display at Casa Blanca:
Real Life Suit Facts:
- The costume Designer is Mayes C. Rubeo.
- The suit was in development for nine months.
- There were over 500 designs created before they locked in the final design.
- The suit came together via a fantastic collaboration with Ironhead Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
- Every piece of the Blue Beetle suit is custom—the concept, digital designs, 3D printing, the fabrics, and physical armor pieces—everything had to be created and all built for an exact fit that allowed star Xolo Maridueña to bring the character Blue Beetle to life.
- The fabric was designed to evoke an alien-derived pattern, with every element meticulously crafted to reflect the out-of-this-world nature of the Scarab's alien biotechnology.
In-Story Suit Facts:
- The suit is made from alien biotechnology and is both armor and, in some ways, skin.
- The suit is derived from the Scarab, a sentient being named Khaji-da who symbiotically fuses with its host—in this case, Jaime Reyes.
- The suit is designed to protect its host, although it can behave unpredictably, too.
- The suit can create any form of weapon the host can imagine. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/costume-of-dcs-first-latino-superhero-on-display-at-santikos-casa-blanca-san-antonio-texas-movies/273-22d4f89d-a67a-483b-9b8f-9a1476a5799e | 2023-07-14T20:26:49 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/costume-of-dcs-first-latino-superhero-on-display-at-santikos-casa-blanca-san-antonio-texas-movies/273-22d4f89d-a67a-483b-9b8f-9a1476a5799e |
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note | The abstract of this article was modified for formatting.
Since Waco judge Dianne Hensley received a public warning from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for refusing to perform same-sex marriages in 2019, she’s waged a public battle against the state agency.
She’s long claimed the governmental body violated state law by punishing her for actions taken in accordance with her religious faith. Now, she has submitted a brief arguing that the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of a business owner who refused services to same-sex couples will help her case.
After Hensley was warned by the judicial conduct commission, she filed a lawsuit claiming the investigation and warning “substantially burdened the free exercise of her religion, with no compelling justification.” She seeks damages of $10,000. She has been represented by the First Liberty Institute, a high-profile religious liberty legal group based in Plano. The legal group also has strong ties to suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Her lawsuit alleges that the commission violated her rights under the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Her lawsuit was dismissed by a lower appeals tribunal, but last month, the Texas Supreme Court said it will hear arguments on whether to revive the state judge’s lawsuit.
This new brief, submitted last week by Hensley’s legal team, argues that though the Supreme Court used the First Amendment and not state law in the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case, the decision is also applicable in her lawsuit. The First Amendment case decided last month said a Colorado web designer cannot be forced by the state to compromise her beliefs and serve same-sex couples.
“303 Creative was interpreting the First Amendment’s Speech Clause rather than the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Its holding is nonetheless instructive because it rejects the idea of a ‘compelling interest’ in forcing wedding vendors to participate in same-sex and opposite-sex marriage ceremonies on equal terms,” the brief states.
Justin Butterfield, an attorney for Hensley at First Liberty Institute, has maintained throughout the lawsuit that religious liberty is Hensley’s right as a citizen.
“303 Creative affirmed that religious liberty is not a second-class right in America,” Butterfield wrote in an email to The Texas Tribune. “We look forward to vindicating Judge Hensley’s rights in the Texas Supreme Court.”
Hensley was not available for comment on Wednesday.
According to the Texas judicial commission’s 2019 warning, Hensley referred gay couples who wanted her to preside over their marriage ceremony to other people who would officiate. The state’s judicial code requires judges to conduct “extra-judicial activities” in ways that don’t cast doubt on their impartiality on the bench. The commission issued a public warning, saying she cast doubt “on her capacity to act impartially to persons appearing before her as a judge due to the person’s sexual orientation.”
According to Dale Carpenter, chair of constitutional law at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, the U.S. Supreme Court case has little to do with Hensley’s case, since one is dealing with private businesses, and Hensley is a government official acting in an official capacity. Carpenter has written extensively on the Colorado case and agreed with the 6-3 Supreme Court decision. He says the two cases are similar in that they include services to a same-sex couple, but “that’s where the similarities end.”
“The service in [Henley’s] case is the service of a government official, so if 303 Creative had involved that government denying services to a same-sex couple, then that’d be a very different case,” Carpenter maintained. “I don’t think 303 helps the judge’s case at all.”
He believes this is the first of a “slew” of cases that will be coming through the state and country that will attempt to expand the reach of the Colorado case and when LGBTQ+ people can be denied certain services on First Amendment grounds.
“This is going to have to be worked through the judicial system, including trial courts and appellate courts, over a period of probably several years at this point because 303 Creative is going to lead us to see many, many more of these cases,” Carpenter said.
Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston, says it’s also important to understand that if the Texas Supreme Court were to rule in Hensley’s favor, they “would have to expressly extend the holding of 303 Creative” to her case. This means that Hensley’s case goes beyond the current bounds of what the SCOTUS decision says.
Johnathan Gooch, a spokesperson for Equality Texas and a University of Texas at Austin School of Law graduate reiterated Carpenter’s points on the differences between the two cases, and pointed to Hensley’s position as a purveyor of the law.
“The law of the land is marriage equality. It’s as simple as that,” Gooch said. “If judges and justices of the peace were empowered to only enforce the laws that they agreed with, we would quickly descend into anarchy.”
Carpenter says the implications of Hensley’s case are hard to predict, since the Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments only on whether to revive the lawsuit, not if the lawsuit has merit. He believes it will be a long time before Hensley’s lawsuit has real effects.
Conversely, Ash Hall, an ACLU of Texas policy and advocacy strategist, believes that the case could be substantial, if the lawsuit is eventually won.
“If Judge Hensley were to actually win this case, it would basically gut a good portion of marriage equality that we got,” Hall said. “Your ability to get married then would be dependent on your ZIP code and kind of what resources were around you.”
LGBTQ+ activists aren’t surprised by Hensley’s attempt to use the SCOTUS case in her favor. Some say a continual onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in the Texas Legislature have left them numb.
“I have nothing to say anymore,” said Verniss McFarland, founder and executive director of the Mahogany Project, which advocates for LGBTQ+ communities of color. “As a Black trans femme person, we are already on the margins. When something like this happens, it’s just like: ‘Oh, this again.’”
Hall says that the ACLU was not surprised by Hensley trying to use the 303 Creative case. They said once the SCOTUS decision was passed down, they all bolstered themselves, preparing for the lawsuits that they knew were on the way.
“Traditionally, that is what has happened: When the courts have ruled in a way that gives people an option to refuse service or discriminate against other people, you get a whole bunch of court cases pertaining to that to see how far they can take it,” Hall said. “It’s not surprising, just disappointing.”
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DULUTH — A man allegedly raped a woman after arranging a meeting over Snapchat.
Erik David Endsley, 28, of Duluth, was arraigned Friday in State District Court on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from the alleged assault more than two years ago.
A warrant had been issued for Endsley's arrest in late May as his whereabouts were unknown. He was arrested by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.
A criminal complaint states that Endsley contacted the victim over the instant messaging app shortly after midnight on April 2, 2021. He picked her up in his car and they drove a bit before he parked in the Irving neighborhood.
The victim told police that Endsley began leaning on her and taking off her clothes. She told him to stop and attempted to fight back but he ignored her demands, strangling her with his hand and raping her, according to the complaint.
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Endsley, before dropping the victim off at home, allegedly stated: "I f---ing hate myself. Please don't tell nobody."
The woman reported the alleged assault to police six days later.
Endsley, in an interview, denied knowing the victim, said she was never in his car and said no sexual contact had ever taken place, according to the complaint.
Investigators, however, noted there was a healing scratch mark on his back consistent with the victim's report. Apparent blood stains were also found on the passenger seat of his car; three swabs were taken and confirmed to match the DNA profile of the victim, the complaint states.
Endsley does not appear to have any prior criminal convictions, though a warrant was also issued in Carlton County in November for a still-pending impaired driving case.
A first-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction carries upwards of 12 years in prison for a first-time offender under state sentencing guidelines.
Judge Theresa Neo set Endsley's bail at $40,000. His next court appearance was scheduled for Aug. 8. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-man-accused-of-raping-woman-after-snapchat-meetup | 2023-07-14T20:30:46 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-man-accused-of-raping-woman-after-snapchat-meetup |
DANVILLE, Va. – Four suspects have been arrested after several shootings in Danville over the past week, according to authorities.
Authorities said two shootings happened at Purdum Woods Apartments on July 11 and 13 and no one was hurt.
Officials are also investigating a shooting at Woodside Village Apartments on July 12 around 12:30 a.m. Officers responded to a shots fired call and found one person who was shot, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Two other people showed up separately from Woodside Village to SOVAH Health Danville with gunshot wounds, police said. One is expected to be okay, and the other is in critical condition.
Police believe all of these shootings are connected and said while the investigation is ongoing, several guns have been seized.
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/four-arrested-three-hurt-after-several-danville-shootings/ | 2023-07-14T20:34:07 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/four-arrested-three-hurt-after-several-danville-shootings/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A man has been sentenced in the 2022 death of a woman in Roanoke, according to Donald Caldwell, Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney.
As we previously reported in July 2022, Richard Quarles was arrested and charged after Leeann Haun was found dead at Belmont Park in Roanoke. Caldwell said Haun was shot and killed.
Caldwell said Quarles pleaded no contest to both first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder on Friday, July 14.
[ORIGINAL STORY: Man charged with second-degree murder after woman’s body found at Roanoke park]
In accordance with the plea agreement, Quarles has been sentenced to 50 years in prison on the first-degree murder charge, suspended after the first 29 years are served, Caldwell said. We’re told Quarles was also sentenced to three years in prison on the firearm charge.
The sentences will run consecutively, meaning he will serve a total of 53 years in prison, suspended after 32 years, according to Caldwell. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/man-sentenced-in-2022-roanoke-murder-of-woman-found-dead-at-park/ | 2023-07-14T20:34:07 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/man-sentenced-in-2022-roanoke-murder-of-woman-found-dead-at-park/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Friday! Grab your morning coffee and check out the Morning Sprint to find out what’s trending.
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- And, donating your body to science could help solve crimes right here in Virginia
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Days after gas station and fried chicken chain Royal Farms filed plans to build a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike in eastern Henrico County, the company has moved forward on a second location near the airport.
Royal Farms wants to build on a nearly 5-acre plot at 301 S. Airport Drive, across the street from Highland Springs High School, just north of Interstate 64.
It will put Royal Farms just a few feet from its biggest competitors, Wawa and Sheetz, which have locations on the other side of the highway, closer to the airport.
Henrico's Planning Commission recommended approval of a provisional use permit for the gas station, which the Board of Supervisors would need to confirm.
The location would be open 24 hours a day and feature 12 gas pumps and a car wash. The Wawa, Sheetz and a nearby 7-Eleven are open 24 hours a day, too.
The parcel is currently owned by the Marsoby Co. and the Parham Development Co., and the county assessed it for roughly $300,000 earlier this year.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Royal Farms had submitted plans to build a location on a smaller, nearly 2-acre plot at 2401 Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Royal Farms has at least four other locations in the works, according to Richmond BizSense, all in Chesterfield County. The company's website also shows another location on Staples Mill Road in Henrico, near Glen Allen High School.
Its only open site in greater Richmond is on Temple Avenue in Colonial Heights. Numerous other locations are in Hampton Roads and the Fredericksburg area.
Based in Baltimore, Royal Farms has about 275 locations, mostly along the East Coast. The chain, which did not respond to a request for comment, is known for its fried chicken.
As part of its request for a provisional use permit, the company submitted a security plan for the facility, which includes 40 cameras covering the inside and outside of the property, alarms, motion sensors and two so-called hold-up buttons, which employees can press to notify law enforcement in the event of an emergency. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/real-estate/henrico-royal-farms-plans-another-gas-station-for-airport-drive/article_c49c03fc-2269-11ee-87a7-5ffbbcadac48.html | 2023-07-14T20:36:06 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/real-estate/henrico-royal-farms-plans-another-gas-station-for-airport-drive/article_c49c03fc-2269-11ee-87a7-5ffbbcadac48.html |
A Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder World War II plane comes in for a landing at Hanover County Municipal Airport on July 8.
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A bird seems to fly along with a Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder World War II as it approaches the Hanover Airport.
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Chuck Tippett pilots a Piper L-4 “Grasshopper,” one of three World War II-era planes that offered ride-alongs to the public last weekend during the Warbird Showcase held by the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.
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With Tippett at the controls, a Piper L-4 “Grasshopper” taxis along the runway after a flight at the Hanover Airport.
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Tippett, here piloting the Piper L-4 “Grasshopper” on Saturday, calls the antique plane a “flying Jeep.”
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Chuck Tippett plugs in the radio equipment on a Piper L-4 “Grasshopper,” a 90-year-old World War II-era plane.
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After a flight, a Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder World War II plane taxis at the Hanover Airport.
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Lee Fox, a retired commercial pilot, prepares to fly a Boeing PT-17 Stearman World War II plane at the Hanover Airport last Saturday. The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, which held the event, participates in airshows, public ride-alongs, hangar-based STEM events and other activities.
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The antique Piper L-4 “Grasshopper” World War II plane reaches an airspeed of 60 mph during a flight.
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Chuck Tippett points down at the Kings Dominion amusement park in Doswell, with traffic along Interstate 95 nearby, from the Piper L-4 “Grasshopper.”
I remember looking down from the top of a roller coaster at Kings Dominion and seeing all the tiny people walking around down below enjoying their funnel cakes in between rides.
Last Saturday, I got to experience the same view, but this time, it was from a few thousand feet higher.
If someone at the theme park looked up, they would’ve seen a World War II-era Piper L-4 “Grasshopper,” around 90 years old, cruising at about 60 mph.
If they looked a little closer, they would’ve seen a wild-haired photojournalist desperately clutching his cameras as the wind whipped across his face.
Getting to ride in an antique airplane was a wild experience. Chuck Tippett, the pilot of the “flying Jeep,” as he called it, asked me, as I clambered gracefully into the back seat, if it was OK if he left the door open for the flight.
The Piper L-4 was one of three World War II-era planes on which flights were being offered to the public through a Warbird Showcase presented by the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, or CAF, based out of Culpeper County.
Ride-alongs will be available in the area again when the CAF comes to Stafford on Aug. 6 and 7.
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Chuck Tippett pilots a Piper L-4 “Grasshopper,” one of three World War II-era planes that offered ride-alongs to the public last weekend during the Warbird Showcase held by the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.
Lee Fox, a retired commercial pilot, prepares to fly a Boeing PT-17 Stearman World War II plane at the Hanover Airport last Saturday. The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, which held the event, participates in airshows, public ride-alongs, hangar-based STEM events and other activities. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/through-our-lens-riding-in-a-world-war-ii-era-piper-l-4-grasshopper/article_348a1860-21c1-11ee-813b-d7c7b0efd198.html | 2023-07-14T20:36:12 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/through-our-lens-riding-in-a-world-war-ii-era-piper-l-4-grasshopper/article_348a1860-21c1-11ee-813b-d7c7b0efd198.html |
HEAD TO HEAD: Do you know who the best artist in High Point is? You may find them at Sabrina's Gallery this Friday night. Watch as 12 artists battle it out in three rounds, each judged and timed. Audience members will be the final judge of who wins the cash prize and reigns supreme. The competition will be held on 114 S. Main St. from 7-10 p.m. For more information, visit acgg.org.
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NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: Sometimes, it feels good to smash stuff. It may not be as cathartic as doing it yourself, but watching someone smash stuff also feels pretty good. At Bowman Gray Race Track this weekend, you can do exactly that – well, the latter option – during its Saturday night demolition derby. A few races will mix into the night as well, so, hopefully, no destruction there. The event starts at 8 p.m., and tickets can be bought at the track for $12.
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GREENSBORO — Police arrested a 44-year-old woman Wednesday in connection with a 2022 homicide case.
Addrienne Felisha Ross is charged with accessory before the fact to first-degree murder, Greensboro police said in a news release. Her bond was set at $500,050, according to online jail records.
Police did not provide any additional details about the charge against her.
On Nov. 17, police charged Kelvin Jaquan Leonard Lerek Harper Jr., 18, with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Lamont Martin, 44, on Nov. 11 in the area of Pearson Street and Ross Avenue. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-arrest-woman-44-on-accessory-charge-in-2022-homicide-in-greensboro/article_8b3ac68c-2180-11ee-9484-d38c97b0d837.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:15 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-arrest-woman-44-on-accessory-charge-in-2022-homicide-in-greensboro/article_8b3ac68c-2180-11ee-9484-d38c97b0d837.html |
GREENSBORO — Police have identified the man shot to death by officers during an armed confrontation last month as 41-year-old Ernesto Ruiz.
“Law enforcement has exhausted all resources in attempt to locate any next of kin for Ruiz,” Greensboro police said in a news release Thursday.
On June 30, officers were dispatched at 9:41 p.m. to the 3100 block of Creek Ridge Road in the city’s southeastern section. Callers to the Guilford Metro 911 center complained of gunfire with one resident reporting that they witnessed someone throwing knives.
When officers arrived, they saw fireworks being set off, but nothing out of the ordinary.
About 15 minutes later, however, more gunfire was reported in the area. Officers then found a person armed with a large knife and a machete on Creek Ridge Road near Rehobeth Church Road.
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When officers approached the man, he fled.
A foot chase ensued. Over a mile, officers attempted to stop the man with pepper spray and a Taser.
Eventually, the man made his way to the parking lot of a BP gas station at 2600 Randleman Road. Patrons had gathered outside the convenience store.
That’s when the man stopped and advanced — with the knives — toward police. Three officers then fired their guns, striking him.
Officers provided aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The man was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
Police have not identified the three officers, who have been placed on administrative duty.
The Greensboro Police Department has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate, as is routine in shootings involving officers. The department’s professional standards division also will determine if the proper policies were followed. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-release-name-of-man-killed-by-officers-during-armed-confrontation/article_19ebaaf2-21ab-11ee-9645-235e2790079c.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:21 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-release-name-of-man-killed-by-officers-during-armed-confrontation/article_19ebaaf2-21ab-11ee-9645-235e2790079c.html |
HIGH POINT — Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man they believe is responsible for the death of another man whose body was found during a house fire last month.
On June 28, the High Point Fire Department called officers to the scene of a house fire at 419 Burge Place. Officers found Omar Marmolejo Noriega, 41, dead inside the home.
"Detectives determined he died from injuries unrelated to the house fire," High Point police said in a news release.
Police have released photos of the man they believe is responsible and are asking anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or location to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of High Point by calling 336-889-4000 or downloading the P3 Tips mobile app.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the suspect’s arrest or an indictment. Typically, this reward is up to $5,000 but it has been increased for this case, police said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/reward-offered-as-high-point-police-work-to-id-and-locate-suspect-in-recent-homicide/article_f2103898-2198-11ee-a1b2-a3849e42f76b.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:27 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/reward-offered-as-high-point-police-work-to-id-and-locate-suspect-in-recent-homicide/article_f2103898-2198-11ee-a1b2-a3849e42f76b.html |
The city of Greensboro has cut spending for a program that allows residents to use $500,000 of the city government's money on community projects of their choice.
In the past, the participatory budgeting program (PB) has helped pay for significant public works and transportation projects. Residents, for example, voted to put $90,000 into the soon-to-be launched downtown "Hopper" trolley through the program, along with helping fund a historic Welcome to Greensboro sign, a parking deck, numerous bus shelters, park improvements, fitness trails and greenways.
Now, Assistant City Manager Larry Davis confirmed that projects totaling $487,450 and the launch of the next cycle of proposals will be delayed in the 2023-24 fiscal year until staff can evaluate the program.
Dr. Spoma Jovanovic, a professor at UNCG and a founding member of the volunteer commission that oversees the program, is disappointed in the decision.
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"Having a say in how some of our tax money is spent is important," Jovanovic said. "I am deeply saddened that the program has been suspended and I think it's a mistake."
A nearly $10,000 increase in compensation for police officers and an increase in the minimum wage for city employees has caused the suspension, which Davis says is "indefinite."
The city's goal of attracting a more skilled workforce in a tougher labor market has already required a 4-cent increase in the property-tax rate.
City councilwoman Tammi Thurm, a longtime supporter of the program, told the News & Record that it was a tough decision for her.
"We looked at cutting a lot of things," Thurm said. "But this is just what it came down to."
What does it do?
Greensboro became the first city in the South to adopt the participatory budgeting program in 2014. Since then, Durham launched a program, which now allows $2.4 million of discretionary spending to residents.
In Greensboro, each city council district has been allotted $100,000 to spend on a project of the residents' choosing.
"The key is that it is an avenue for direct democracy," Jovanovic said. "Participatory budgeting was a fantastic way for people to contribute in a meaningful way to their neighborhoods and larger community."
The process goes like this: after an initial step of idea collection, residents plan and talk through projects and then decide which proposals to put into meetings with city staff. In the final stage, interested residents vote on which projects they want to see implemented. The projects that receive the most votes are then funded.
Although Greensboro residents have shown increasing engagement with the program through the years — in the cycle before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 4,000 Greensboro residents voted on ideas put forth by 600 residents — the number of participating citizens is still a fraction of the 32,000 that voted in Greensboro's mayoral election.
Already, the city government had the spending power of the program by funding it every two years instead of every year.
The city has delayed projects voted on in September and October 2022, which included improvements in bus-stop seating for all districts; heritage community environmental scans; improvements for Steelman, Woodlea, and Smith parks; as well as various bus shelters and a repair to the baseball field at Leonard Recreation Center.
Leila Lewis, a former outreach coordinator with the program who helped facilitate the budgeting process with the community, said the program is an essential way for residents to gain civic education.
"The tangible evidence is in the number of community members who walk away from the participatory budgeting program more adept at navigating city departments and understanding the important role the city budget plays in their everyday lives," Lewis wrote to the News & Record.
Lewis added that many of the projects proposed in the participatory budgeting process were community improvements to which the city has failed to allocate funds.
"The question becomes, 'What recourse do communities now have for addressing their needs and desires for making their neighborhoods feel safe, comfortable and a source of personal pride?" Lewis asked. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/greensboro-suspends-program-that-gave-residents-a-direct-voice-in-the-city-budget/article_e94a8f1c-1f39-11ee-b8cb-7f1a0210b515.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:33 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/greensboro-suspends-program-that-gave-residents-a-direct-voice-in-the-city-budget/article_e94a8f1c-1f39-11ee-b8cb-7f1a0210b515.html |
For the last month and a half, the only way Greensboro Science Center visitors could differentiate between the two baby red pandas was by pointing. Well, they still have to point since the twins are nearly identical, but now, people can call them by their names.
Thursday morning’s live feeding session was the first chance to do so, as keepers introduced the brother-sister duo in front of a crowd of almost 50 excited kids, parents and animal enthusiasts as well as live on Instagram to a peak of 125 users.
The red panda siblings are named Zuko (male) and Azula (female), after the siblings from the popular television show “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Lead keeper Kelly Rauch is a fan.
Born on May 26 to Tai (male) and Usha (female), the twins have grown from mere ounces to just over two pounds each — Zuko is slightly heavier than his sister. Tai and Usha also are the parents of another red panda named Ravi in June 2022.
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A red panda is technically a carnivore, but through adaptation have diets consisting mostly of bamboo. They eat roughly 20 to 30% of their body weight in bamboo and can eat up to 20,000 leaves a day, according to information provided by the science center.
Right now and for the next few months, Azula and Zuko are being hand-reared by keepers and fed formula. They must also receive help in going to the bathroom. A rotation of keepers take the pandas home to care for them through the night.
They are fed 6-7 times throughout the day, including twice in front of visitors in the Shearer Animal Hospital surgery room, which has become their makeshift exhibit.
“I feel like the panda team is more comfortable across the board taking care of the cubs since this is our second time around,” said Rauch. “We are so excited to have two cubs this time because they can play with each other and grow up together. Watching them interact should be a lot of fun for everyone.
“Their personalities are already starting to shine through. [Zuko] is always looking for his sister after their feeds, while [Azula] is independent and has a lot to say.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-science-center-names-red-panda-twins/article_7c90691e-21a0-11ee-b102-e3a6faad3c69.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:39 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboro-science-center-names-red-panda-twins/article_7c90691e-21a0-11ee-b102-e3a6faad3c69.html |
GREENSBORO — Officials are exploring adding a 1% tax on restaurant meal tabs to pay for maintenance and improvements to city venues and sports fields.
Though no formal proposal has been brought to the City Council, Mayor Nancy Vaughan has been talking with city and county officials about the idea. She has scheduled an invitation-only meeting with downtown restauranteurs to discuss it on Monday.
“I think this will be a good informational meeting,” Vaughan said. “I think when you see the type of events that are coming into town, we truly are in jeopardy of losing them.”
The General Assembly would have to authorize the local “prepared food tax” before it could be imposed. It would tax most food served in restaurants and food trucks and would also include takeout meals.
Mecklenburg, Wake, Dare and Cumberland counties, as well as the town of Hillsborough, charge a 1% prepared food tax.
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In Guilford County, restaurant meals already carry a state sales tax of 4.75% and a county sales tax of 2%.
Vaughan said the county Board of Commissioners also would have to approve of the tax, even if it is limited to the city, because it collects taxes for all the municipalities.
Melvin “Skip” Alston, who chairs the board, said he’s talked to Vaughan about the issue, but there’s been little discussion with other commissioners.
The tax — which Alston said could generate between $16 million and $20 million a year — also could be sought on a countywide basis.
Vaughan and Alston said much of the tax would be paid for by people outside of the county who are visiting the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, the Greensboro Coliseum or attending sporting events at local facilities.
“Seventy-eight percent of the people that usually attend the Tanger Center, they are from outside of Guilford County,” Alston said.
Vaughan said the city needs the money to ensure its facilities are top-notch in order to compete for tourism dollars.
The city has more than $90 million in unfunded maintenance in the Parks & Recreation Department alone, according to city documents.
“You look at Bryan Park right now, it’s beginning to show an awful lot of age on it,” Vaughan said. “So it’ll be putting down new turf, putting up lights” and maybe constructing a hospitality center where people could buy food.
Vaughan said the town of Cary is building a new tennis facility that will compete for tournaments now held at Greensboro’s Spencer Love Tennis Center.
“We are going head-to-head not only nationally, but … with these other cities in North Carolina that have a revenue stream that we do not,” she said.
However, in a June 26 letter to Vaughan from the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, the group lobbied against the proposed tax.
Association President and CEO Lynn Minges pointed out that restaurants have needed to raise their prices because of increased labor and food costs. Noting that these businesses are just coming back from the devastating effects of the pandemic, “an increased tax on your citizens and restaurant customers would hurt both consumers and foodservice establishments at a time when they can least afford it,” Minges wrote.
Minges suggested the city consider “user fees” instead.
Vaughan agreed. “We need to look at adding a facility fee to the Coliseum arena tickets. We charge $4 a ticket at Tanger. I think we should be doing the same at the Coliseum.”
Still, Vaughan said the meals tax is a good idea.
“The people who will be impacted will be the hospitality industry and I think that they have to realize that on a $40 food bill, it’s 40 cents,” she said. “I don’t know many people who aren’t going to go out to eat over 40 cents.”
During the public comment period at Tuesday night’s council meeting, Vaughan was accused of being secretive about the issue.
Vaughan, though, said she’s talked about the issue for more than a year, bringing it up in budget work sessions, but that the discussion began in earnest last fall.
“We want to do broad outreach and, of course, there will be public hearings,” she said. “This is complicated and it takes time.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/meal-tax-prepared-food-greensboro-guilford-county/article_32f5da4c-21db-11ee-a5ee-d7a5fbd3a0b9.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:46 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/meal-tax-prepared-food-greensboro-guilford-county/article_32f5da4c-21db-11ee-a5ee-d7a5fbd3a0b9.html |
GREENSBORO — There aren't many places that you can find over 100 customers lined up outside of store on Friday morning. In Greensboro, there might only be one: Treasure Hunt Liquidators on Bridford Parkway.
If you're like anyone else who dutifully returns to Costco, Walmart, and Amazon.com every week to buy stuff, you might be wondering what could possibly warrant so much attention at this store.
Newcomers to Treasure Hunt Liquidators might find the idea way too good to be true: it's a store where you could potentially find high-value items like a Dutch oven, new Nike sneakers, and a hair dryer -- all for $10 apiece.
Technically, it is too good to be true. The store is a liquidator; meaning it buys overstocked inventory and returned items from big-box retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Target, or Home Depot.
But this doesn't stop faithful customers from returning every week, and especially on Friday. Residents arrive as early as sunrise until a line stretches its way through the neighboring strip mall. Some stand, some sit; one lady closes her eyes as she rests on a yoga mat. Wily flea market dealers lean with families against storefronts and cement columns, waiting to ravage the insides of the store.
People are also reading…
"People get to be like wild animals," said Savannah Fields, a Greensboro native. "They start throwing things around and it gets pretty intense."
Walking into the warehouse feels like you've been transported into a giant playroom. Dumpster-sized bins hold hundreds of random packages. At the front of the store, bins hold packaged clothes from Carhart, Levi, Wrangler, and Nike. Near the back end, power tools are jumbled together with car parts and motors. Even further back are the two bins filled with electronics in cardboard packaging.
Searching for a blender or a worn-yet-reliable pair of Turtlebeach headphones has never been a more spellbinding experience. Within five minutes of the store opening at 10:00 a.m., a river of red shopping carts floods the aisles between bins.
Some of the people digging through the bins carry bottles of hand sanitizer in fanny packs. The only words spoken are "Excuse me" and "Behind you", which interrupt a silent, mechanical focus on finding the best stuff.
And while the crowd exercises their painstaking focus on scanning heaps of products, somewhere in the store, there is a man smiling. His name is Mo Smaki.
Smaki, the Greensboro manager of Treasure Hunt Liquidators, strolls the aisles between bins and keeps a close eye on his employees. At one moment he could be reminding them to restock a certain bin within the room. Or he could be leaning back against the wall, looking out proudly over the bustling marketplace.
"This is something you would get for $27," said Smaki on a Tuesday, picking up a pipe cutter from one of the bins. "It's $2 today."
Although most of the action occurs on Friday, there is still a steady stream of customers on every other day of the week.
If you show up on Saturday, bin-items are $8 and decrease by $2 until Wednesday -- when items are priced at $1. "It's practically free!" a sign on the side of the store declares.
The whole idea began awhile ago in Raleigh, where a man named George Milano bought truckloads of overstocked merchandise and returns from retailers. Since then, Milano has brought the Treasure Hunt concept to Goldsboro, Norfolk, Va. and, now, Greensboro.
"Major retailers position themselves as only selling first-quality goods," Roger Beahm, a marketing professor at the Wake Forest University School of Business said. "Liquidators represent a fast way to 'divert' product from the normal distribution channel to ones where the products can be purchased without diminishing the brand's or the usual retailer's quality reputation."
Just as there is a range of stuff found across the emporium, there is also a range of customers to encounter within the aisles. Someone like Abby Morgan, a young woman shopping for one of her first times in the store might be looking for an expensive phone case so that she can buy it at $2 for herself. But another kind of customer might come in looking to resell from the reseller. Smaki calls them his "VIPs".
One VIP, Kimberly Dinkins, probably wouldn't miss a question on The Price Is Right. She spends $4,000 to $5,000 a month on her side hustle: buying items from liquidator stores and reselling them on her eBay account "Deals That Thrill. Dinkins, who works in consulting, has sold 18,000 items on eBay.
"I can look at things and tell their value," Dinkins said. "But you don't want to be a hoarder so you sell it."
VIPs and other resellers tend to go for the stuff near the register. Among smart watches, cellphones and old laptops there are two "mystery" boxes that contain an assortment of higher-end products. Experienced customers buy these boxes for around $1000 and make a profit of several hundred dollars on resale.
As the customers roll through the line at the register, Smaki is still out there smiling.
To him, it isn't all just stuff. He's also selling the experience.
"Our philosophy is not to be making the most money," Smaki said. "We try to provide the best value for the customer." | https://greensboro.com/news/local/squeals-and-deals-at-this-new-greensboro-thrift-store-the-price-is-always-right/article_a0992f5e-2023-11ee-9ad9-539bfa98e203.html | 2023-07-14T20:42:52 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/squeals-and-deals-at-this-new-greensboro-thrift-store-the-price-is-always-right/article_a0992f5e-2023-11ee-9ad9-539bfa98e203.html |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Perry County woman was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Cumberland County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Haley Nenninger, 19, from New Bloomfield, was fatally injured following a crash on Sunday, July 9 at 10:42 a.m. while traveling west on Enola Road in North Middleton Township.
The second vehicle involved, a 2022 Ram truck was traveling south on Waggoners Gap Road.
Both cars approached the Enola Road/ Waggoners Gap Toad intersection when Nenninger reportedly failed to stop at the stop sign and drove into the intersection. Nenninger's vehicle drove directly into the path of the truck, which did not have a stop sign.
Both vehicles rotated and traveled into the grass at the southwest corner of the intersection.
Nenninger's car rolled over and came to a final position on its passenger side. She was entrapped and required extrication.
Nenninger was then flown by Life Lion to Holy Spirit Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The Ram truck driver sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported via ambulance to Holy Spirit Hospital. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/cumberland-county-woman-pronounced-dead-two-vehicle-crash/521-d2b13a7b-d85e-42e9-b948-7db39eb7ef17 | 2023-07-14T20:43:38 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/cumberland-county-woman-pronounced-dead-two-vehicle-crash/521-d2b13a7b-d85e-42e9-b948-7db39eb7ef17 |
YORK, Pa. — A 65-year-old York man hospitalized since a shooting last Saturday has succumbed to his injuries, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said Friday.
Sterling C. Miller Jr., of the 400 block of East King Street, died on Wednesday -- four days after being shot in the head in the area of North Richland Avenue and West Market Street in the city Saturday afternoon, Gay said.
Brandon Ellerbe, 30, of York, was arrested Tuesday morning in connection to the shooting. At the time of his arrest, he was charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
Ellerbe was identified as a suspect in the case after police released a photo of him Monday, calling him a "person of interest" in the shooting.
He was taken into custody at about 7 a.m. Tuesday on the 200 block of East Philadelphia Street.
Gay said an autopsy on Miller conducted Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown confirmed that he died of a gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death was ruled a homicide, according to Gay.
Miller's death was the fourth homicide in the city and the 11th in York County since the beginning of the year, Gay said.
York City Police are continuing to investigate the case. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/sterling-miller-homicide-brandon-ellerbe-suspect-york-city-shooting/521-1a2b640e-9e50-408d-901f-14d6d8928eca | 2023-07-14T20:43:44 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/sterling-miller-homicide-brandon-ellerbe-suspect-york-city-shooting/521-1a2b640e-9e50-408d-901f-14d6d8928eca |
YORK, Pa. — York County Coroner Pamela Gay on Friday released the cause and manner of death for the two people killed in a residential fire in York City on June 20.
Randolfo Garcia, 20, and Sulma Trigueros, 25, were both residents of a home on the 300 block of West North Street that was heavily damaged by the early morning fire. Both victims died of thermal injuries and smoke inhalation, Gay said.
Gay said the manner of death for both victims was ruled accidental.
The York County Coroner's Office did not perform autopsies on either victim but did conduct additional testing to help determine their manner of death, according to Gay.
Garcia and Trigueros, who were residents of the home and in a relationship, were found on the first floor of the three-story duplex, where the fire involvement was at its most severe, Gay said.
Another man was rescued from a third-floor rear window by firefighters and taken to the hospital for treatment.
York City Fire Chief William Sleeger said crews had the flames under control within 15 to 20 minutes of getting on scene.
He said the fire spread to the adjoining apartment and estimates that 10 people were displaced in total.
Sleeger said the fire caused about $250,000 in damage but believed the two homes were repairable.
The Red Cross was at the scene to assist the people displaced by the blaze.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the York City Fire Department, York City Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-coroner-ruling-randolfo-garcia-sulma-trigueros-cause-of-death/521-287e2373-5d9f-4313-bfea-6a9dd414a7b1 | 2023-07-14T20:43:51 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-coroner-ruling-randolfo-garcia-sulma-trigueros-cause-of-death/521-287e2373-5d9f-4313-bfea-6a9dd414a7b1 |
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Divers with the Grapevine Fire Department resumed their search Friday for a man in his 50s who went missing on Grapevine Lake Thursday.
Firefighters were asked at about 4:30 p.m. to help find a man who was presumed to have drowned after diving into the water near Rockledge Park, on the lake's eastern shore.
The man, whose name has not been released, was in his 50s and visiting the lake with friends when he dove into the water and didn't resurface.
The Grapevine Fire Marine Unit, along with a Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, and the Flower Mound Fire Department's Marine Unit, all conducted sonar searches until just after sunset Thursday, but the man was not located.
The Grapevine Fire Department resumed its search at 6:20 a.m. Friday. The fire department said they will continue searching for the man during daylight hours until he is located.
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HUDSON — The owners of Green Gables Bar and Grill hope their Lake Bloomington landmark and burger spot will be back in business this winter with new additions for patrons to enjoy.
"We've been waiting for quite a while now, so we're excited," said Kyle Tague, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Amy Tague. "Maybe even a little bit more than our customers are."
Green Gables, which burned down in May 2022, has been a popular gathering place since 1929. Amy and Kyle bought the building from her parents in spring 2021 and plan to bring the iconic establishment back with extra space and a new beer garden.
A building permit was issued July 6 for $968,840 for plans that include an expanded bar and restaurant at 17485 E. 2500 North Road in Hudson. The Tagues hope to begin construction in August and finish sometime after December. Kyle Tague said they will do most of the general contracting work themselves, including framing and interior jobs, once the foundation work is finished.
The McLean County Board late last year approved a special use permit for the beer garden and a pair of variances that would allow for the parking and porch to be within 40 feet of the county roads bordering the property.
Since then, Tague said they have received a $1.2 million loan from their bank, which will primarily go toward rebuilding the restaurant and bar space, with the remaining amount to be used for the beer garden.
"It might be a situation where material costs end up running a little bit higher than expected, and we then piece together the beer garden over the next couple of years," he said. "As of right now, it looks like we're gonna be able to do it."
Tague said the new space will include two flat-top grills instead of one, and eight beer taps instead of one.
They plan to increase seating from 50 people to 80, enabling the restaurant to feed more customers who have traveled out to taste Green Gables' savory smash burgers and tantalizing fried cheese balls.
The grocery store will still carry basic essentials like bread, bacon, milk and eggs, as well fishing gear and camping supplies, but will be cut down to one aisle to accommodate the extra restaurant seating.
"We were just so crowded with the small building we had, and the groceries in the back took up a lot of space, and the customers we talked to just wouldn't come out because we were so busy," Tague said.
He said he's heard quite a bit of interest from former employees who want to come back to Green Gables, and he hopes to have at least half of the original crew.
"We're just as excited as everybody else and we hope to be back soon," Tague said. "We can't wait."
Fire crews work the scene at Green Gables at Lake Bloomington on May 9, 2022. The restaurant was a Lake Bloomington staple, beloved by many for its burgers and atmosphere.
A favorite dining location at Lake Bloomington is Green Gables, shown May 13, 2008. Assistant manager Linda Cutright of Hudson had been serving customers at Green Gables for 20 years. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/green-gables-ready-for-a-comeback-at-lake-bloomington/article_1ade5068-225f-11ee-b4a4-13ee61760c22.html | 2023-07-14T20:50:19 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/green-gables-ready-for-a-comeback-at-lake-bloomington/article_1ade5068-225f-11ee-b4a4-13ee61760c22.html |
BLOOMINGTON — Connect Flex, a new service available from Connect Transit, will be available starting this Sunday.
Connect Flex users can schedule on-demand service by using a smartphone app that provides routing based on passenger demand within a defined zone. It will serve the southwest portion of Bloomington-Normal, and to encourage people to book rides, it will not initially require fare.
Flex will operate from 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; and 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Rides can also be booked by calling 309-828-9833.
A Connect Flex kickoff is planned at 10 a.m. Monday at Ferrero, 2501 Beich Road, Bloomington. The event will feature speakers, a demonstration of the ride booking app, and a close-up look of the new service vehicles.
Visit connect-transit.com or contact astaton@connect-transit.com for more information.
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There was birthday cake (3 to be exact), plenty of great food and interesting historic memorabilia as friends and employees of Connect Transit gathered to commemorate the past 50 years of providing safe and reliable transportation and look forward to the future.
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LOWELL — A charge of attempted murder has been filed against a 45-year-old West Chicago man accused of intentionally crashing into several police vehicles and and driving toward an officer during a pursuit Wednesday afternoon along a local stretch of Interstate 65, Indiana State Police said.
Three state troopers were reportedly treated for minor injuries following the pursuit of Thomas Sanhamel.
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Sanhamel was also charged with felony counts of attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, battery by means of a deadly weapon, attempt to commit battery against a public safety official, battery to a public safety official and resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, ISP said.
Sanhamel was booked into the Lake County Jail.
A state trooper first attempted to stop Sanhamel's vehicle around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday along southbound I-65 three miles north of the Ind. 2 exit after learning he was posing a safety hazard by driving 5 mph.
Sanhamel drove away southbound, during which time he nearly struck a parked semi with pedestrians standing alongside, police said.
The thieves have not been breaking windows or otherwise damaging locked vehicles to gain entry, police say.
He continued to flee at 10 mph and appeared to swerve toward a police officer attempting to put Stop Sticks in the roadway, according to police. He then drove into the median near the 238 mile-marker, stopped and then accelerated, again ramming police vehicles.
Sanhamel headed north in the southbound lanes until stopped traffic forced him into a grassy ditch, police said. He then repeatedly rammed a Jasper County police vehicle until his vehicle became disabled.
He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
"Three state police cars were damaged by the suspect ramming the vehicles during the pursuit," ISP said.
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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VEAZIE- Emergency crews rescued two people on the Penobscot River this afternoon.
Authorities received a call about a person in the water in Veazie.
When they arrived first responders quickly realized there were two people in need of help.
Veazie Fire Chief Pete Metcalf says a person on a paddle board and another in a kayak were going down the Penobscot River when they got caught sideways and capsized.
One was still in the water when they arrived.
The other had made it to a small island in the river but couldn't get back to shore.
" It's summer time. People like being out of the water boating ,surfing whatever they want to do for water recreation. It's super important to make sure you are wearing a life preserver because getting fatigued and not having that protection on you can easily succumb to the water or just get tired and not be able to get yourself out so when you are on the water with whatever recreation you are doing have a life jacket on. Having it beside you doesn't necessarily help especially if you go overboard," said Metcalf.
A Maine Forest Service helicopter was called in a case crews weren't able to get to the people by boat.
First responders were able to rescue the two people and get them back to shore without any injuries. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/two-people-rescued-from-penobscot-river/article_12b68b6a-227f-11ee-ba6c-3b8dac127c2d.html | 2023-07-14T20:57:37 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/two-people-rescued-from-penobscot-river/article_12b68b6a-227f-11ee-ba6c-3b8dac127c2d.html |
American Airlines will offer direct flights from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
Starting in January, planes will fly directly from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
Beginning Jan. 8, American Airlines will fly nonstop from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Washington Reagan National Airport DCA. The flights will be operated by 76-seat Embraer-175 aircraft that offer first-class service. American Airlines is the largest airline at DCA, currently serving 85 destinations. The DCA hub offers connections up and down the East Coast.
Flights will leave from Wichita at 3:30 p.m. Central and arrive in Washington at 7:15 p.m. Eastern. Flights departing from Washington will leave at 11:30 a.m. Eastern and arrive in Wichita at 1:45 p.m. Central.
“By early next year, Wichita will see service from five of our hubs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago-O’Hare, Phoenix, Miami and Washington-Reagan, providing Kansans even greater access to our expansive global network,” said Nate Gatten, executive vice president of American Airlines.
“Wichita is growing with new business, educational opportunities and families choosing to make Kansas their home,” said U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. “Over the past several years I have hosted numerous business leaders and federal officials in Wichita to meet with local leaders and witness our aerospace, aviation and defense manufacturing capabilities. As companies in Wichita continue to secure federal work, I have seen a vital need of connecting 'The Air Capital of the World' with the nation’s capital."
Moran said this will amplify the region's competitiveness.
"This has long been a void I have heard from industry and business owners," Moran said. "I am thrilled our hard work to fill this void is accomplished. It will also make travel to Washington, D.C. faster and more affordable for Kansans.”
This comes on the heels of the announcement of direct flights from Wichita to Miami.
“Washington, D.C. is a highly coveted market so we’re extremely grateful that American Airlines is adding this destination. It will be extremely beneficial to the business community and puts Wichita in a competitive position to enhance our economic opportunities,” said Jesse Romo, director of airports in Wichita.
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One of South Philadelphia's iconic diners is likely to soon be gone.
Recently released plans show that the landmark Melrose Diner at 1501 Snyder Ave will be demolished. The plans obtained by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections show the space will be turned into an apartment building with commercial space on the ground level.
Under the recently revealed plans, the diner will be reincarnated in the new building featuring 94 apartment units with a roof deck as well as commercial space on the ground floor.
There will be outdoor seating available for diners.
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Melrose Diner was forced to close last year after an early morning fire. After that July 2022 blaze, owner Michael Petrogiannis said didn't plan to demolish the landmark eatery, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 2022 fire followed an earlier blaze in July 2019 that had forced the Melrose Diner to close for several weeks.
Similar plans are in store for the Broad Street Diner.
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SIOUX FALLS — Although the number of fatal crashes this year along South Dakota’s roads are on pace to be lower than last year, the state’s Department of Transportation is rolling out new features in hopes of improving road safety.
As of Wednesday, the number of fatal crashes this year in the state were down 10% from the same time period in 2022. According to data provided by South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety, 38 fatal crashes have been recorded this year. In 2022, the state saw 102 fatal crashes, down 19 from the previous year’s total.
While the downward trend in fatal crashes marks improvement in vehicle safety, Mike Behm, director of planning and engineering with SDDOT, said “one fatal crash is too many.”
“We have way too many people die on our state highways and roads every year,” Behm said.
During Wednesday’s annual Statewide Transportation Improvement Program meeting in Sioux Falls, officials with the SDDOT provided an overview of the safety projects they are implementing on South Dakota’s roads.
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Travis Dressen, a Mitchell region engineer with SDDOT, said 29 shoulder-widening and grading projects are planned for roads throughout the Mitchell region in 2024. The Mitchell region encompasses the southeast and south-central portion of the state.
“The shoulder-widening projects will mitigate the roadway departure crashes that are really prevalent in South Dakota,” Dressen said. “Grading projects enhance the roadway geometry, flatten hills and strategy our curbs.”
The number one cause of fatal crashes in South Dakota is a single-vehicle running off roads, while the second is intersection crashes, Behm said.
“We have a lot of intersections on the over 80,000 miles of roads in our state,” Behm said.
Dressen said there are nine standalone road safety projects in store for roads in the Mitchell region as well.
“Those strategies range anywhere from intersection realignment to permanent traffic control changes. We have six locations identified for high-friction surface treatment,” Dressen said.
High friction surface treatment helps icy roads become more skid-resistant during the winter elements. According to Behm, the surface treatment has led to an 80% reduction in crashes on roads where the treatment is applied.
In 2026, the state will welcome its first median cable guardrails on a stretch of roads. Officials did not specify where the first median guardrails will be installed. Dressen said the median guardrail projects will aim to reduce crashes that are caused by vehicles crossing the median strips separating two-way traffic patterns.
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Another key safety feature that has been installed throughout the state is rumble strips, which are grooved lines carved into the shoulder and center lines of highways and interstates. The strips then vibrate vehicles when driven onto them, alerting drivers they are crossing traffic lines.
Behm said center line rumble strips have reduced head-on collisions by 62% since being installed in the state’s roads several years ago. The DOT added center line rumble strips to 350 miles of roads around the state last year.
While the handful of safety features are one way the SDDOT is aiming to reduce crashes, Behm said seatbelts and refraining from distracted driving remain critical driving habits to improve road safety. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/fatal-crashes-in-sd-down-10-compared-to-last-year-dot-leaders-hope-new-road-safety-features-reduce-crashes | 2023-07-14T20:59:49 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/fatal-crashes-in-sd-down-10-compared-to-last-year-dot-leaders-hope-new-road-safety-features-reduce-crashes |
The State Conservation Commission has been busy working with counties across South Dakota to ensure they have the money to support local conservation efforts.
The commission met on Thursday, July 13, to determine which applications to approve. The commission has rule-making authority to allocate grants from the Coordinated Natural Resources Conservation Fund to projects and loans.
The commission approves loan and grant applications from county conservation districts for a variety of purposes, ranging from funding county district education or promotional projects to buying or selling machinery and equipment for the county to use to maintain its public land.
This is the third time the commission has met this year.
Here are some of the most prominent grants and loans approved by the commission this year:
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The Davison Conservation District applied for two grants in the spring: a Cover Crop and Grazing grant for $10,000 and an Awareness and Outreach Activities grant for $1,500.
The Cover Crop and Grazing grant is to provide for contractual services for seeding and drilling land for cover crops. The goal of the project, as stated in its project description, is to reduce cropland and grassland erosion, improve the wildlife habitat and rangeland condition, reduce compaction of the soil, increase organic matter, improve water quality and protect the groundwater supply.
"Due to the high cost often associated installing conservation practices, many landowners and operators will be unable to install practices needed to address soil erosion, water quality, livestock grazing, and other resource concerns unless alternative funding is available," Matt Hayes, Project Officer for the Davison Cover Crop/Grazing Project, said in the grant application.
The Awareness and Outreach Activities grant was described in the report as being a fund option for projects such as the Annual Mitchell Soil Health Event, Ag in the Classroom and Farm Exchange tours.
"The grant will create a link between the farmers, consumers, and communities by helping them understand how food is produced and that the environment can be protected while doing this," Hayes said in the report.
Both grants submitted by Davison Conservation District were approved by the commission.
The Miner Conservation District also applied for two grants: a State Wide Career Development grant for $3,630 and a Pollinator Planting grant for $1,475.
The State Wide Career Development grant was in partnership with a number of other conservation districts, including the districts for Day, Butte, Jones, Pennington, Harding, Minnehaha, Marshall, Hyde and Charles Mix counties.
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"We know this is a project unlike any of the grant projects you have approved in the past, but we really feel it could be the start to stronger, more successful Conservation Districts across the State," Tami Moore, Project Officer for the Miner Conservation District, wrote in the Grant application. "We may not have the funding of other states, but we definitely have the determination."
The second grant, for Pollinator Planting in Miner County, would help to outfit participants in a county program with pollinator plant seeds and equipment to help bolster pollinator populations.
"Pollinators provide a vital ecosystem service by transferring pollen between plants to facilitate reproduction, making them responsible for 1/3 of the bites of food we eat each day. Everyone eats," Moore said in the grant description.
The pollinator plantings would be limited to 2 acres per participant, according to the application. The Miner Conservation District is offering reimbursement for the purchase of plants, mulch, compost and pollinator seed for those who are approved to take part in the first-come, first-served program.
The commission agreed to grant both grants to the Miner Conservation district.
A number of other appropriations are made during each commission meeting. For example, early this year, the commission approved $325,257 in loans to the Minnehaha, Perkins, Spink and Turner Conservation Districts to purchase machinery. The Minnehaha and Spink districts bought one tractor each, and the Perkins and Turner districts bought one no-till drill each.
Stay tuned for more updates on how the state is spending on conservation districts in your area.
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Grand Canyon National Park fire crews, Tusayan Fire Department and Xanterra fire responded to a structure fire at the Red Feather Lodge in Tusayan July 9.
Crews responded to the fire at approximately 1 a.m. that day, and after finding a fire in the attic, extinguished the blaze without incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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