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MOSCOW, Idaho — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit between the City of Moscow and several city employees. The lawsuit was filed by a group of people arrested during the height of the pandemic for gathering at city hall and violating a public health order.
Under the terms of the settlement Moscow's liability insurance provider and Idaho Counties Risk Management Program will pay a total of $300,000 to Gabriel Rench and Sean and Rachel Bohnet. All claims against the City and the named employees will be dismissed with prejudice, releasing them from any liability.
"This settlement provides closure of a matter related to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the City’s efforts to protect the public during an exceptionally trying time," Bill Belknap, Moscow city supervisor, said.
In September 2020, the Christ Church in Moscow planned a "Psalm Sing" event despite previous citations and arrests related to violating a public health order put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At the time, Moscow required people who are not members of the same household to maintain six feet of physical distance from one another or wear a face covering while they are in public. Organizers requested attendees to avoid wearing masks.
The city provided an empty parking lot for the event, marked for social distancing, but many attendees did not wear masks.
Law enforcement approached individuals in violation of the public health order, resulting in citations, arrests and release on the same day.
A video of Gabriel Rench's arrest at the event was released.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/moscow-settles-civil-suit-f-church-group-over-mask-protest/293-ace6f357-8023-49e0-86b3-df70810ce3e2 | 2023-07-15T02:37:19 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/moscow-settles-civil-suit-f-church-group-over-mask-protest/293-ace6f357-8023-49e0-86b3-df70810ce3e2 |
NAMPA, Idaho — The City of Nampa, along with a few Hispanic organizations, held a news conference at Nampa City Hall on Friday to discuss the future of the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho now that the city has taken ownership.
The organizations that spoke at the news conference were PODER of Idaho, Community Council of Idaho and the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling was there as well to answer questions regarding next steps for the cultural center.
The City of Nampa announced they would be taking control of the building on Monday through a news release, saying that leadership of the Hispanic Cultural Center was not in compliance with its lease.
"I felt a responsibility to the Hispanic community and it's time to give the Hispanic Cultural Center back to the full Hispanic community, for them to enjoy the benefits that can be realized out of that facility," Kling said.
The main complaints for the previous owners of the cultural center was the building was underutilized, "fell in disrepair" and "failed to deliver the services to the Hispanic community."
"I think, really, it was years of realizing that it was being underutilized and now we have an opportunity to change that narrative," Co-Executive Director for PODER of Idaho, Ruby Mendez-Mota said.
Now that the building is under new management, there are some concerns among the community.
"There's obviously a lot of confusion about what is happening," Mendez-Mota said. "So, we're here to just make clarity that we're here as united front, ready to take on this new transition of the building."
So, the City of Nampa and the Hispanic organizations hope that this news conference is the first step towards revitalizing this center and building a stronger connection between the city and the Hispanic community.
"My hope is it says to the Hispanic community that you are valued, that you are an integral part of the City of Nampa, this community and the state of Idaho," Kling said.
One of the big questions at the news conference was what will happen to the events, classes, programs and businesses that run out of the cultural center.
Mayor Kling said she will look to extend the lease of the building during the next city council meeting that will be held on July 17 to help the center continue running.
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SAN ANTONIO — Senior citizens and mentality disabled individuals with neurodegenerative diseases can be easily exploited by supposed friends and caretakers who are looking for cash.
Thanks to a loophole in state law, those individuals sometimes get away with it. That's why Bexar County Probate Judge Veronica Vasquez worked with Senator José Menéndez and other lawmakers this session to end that loophole with S.B. 576.
Judge Vasquez began her position in Bexar County Probate Court 2 in 2018. She told KENS 5 she sees elements of senior exploitation routinely in her cases.
"Elder abuse and exploitation is a huge problem," Vasquez said. "We preside over hearing emergency removals and hearing of adult protective services....When it's an allegation of abuse and they need to remove them from the home, they have to go through the probate court to try and do that."
Vasquez said during those cases, they sometimes find that family members or caregivers convinced a senior with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to write them a check or withdraw money for personal reasons.
"They get them to write a check, get their bank account information, or take them to the bank and have them remove cash. That's typically what we see," Vasquez said.
Vasquez told KENS 5 the senior's family sometimes tries to get the money back, but there was previously no laws preventing caretakers from getting a loan from an elderly individual they are friendly with. This is still the case if the person has a neurocognitive disorder. Even if the caretaker didn't intend to give the money back, claiming that they would repay the money would still help them avoid criminal charges.
"When it became a criminal offense, this was their scapegoat to say, "they let me borrow it and I intended to pay them back and I still intend to pay them back," Vasquez said. "How can you prove it one way or the other, especially when your victim now has dementia and they can't remember?"
Fortunately, lawmakers passed S.B. 576 and the Governor signed the law in June. The bill states that if the offender "knew or should have known" that the elderly individual "had been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer ’s disease, or a related disorder," then the transfer of money or other property is automatically presumed to be "wrongful" in that situation. Vasquez said the offender can then be charged with financial abuse of an elderly individual. This means the offender can no longer protect themselves by claiming the the money or property was loaned.
Vasquez said she worked with the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task-Force for three years to get the legislation passed. It failed in 2021 but passed in the last session. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in the Texas Senate this year.
"We're finally able to do it and it is an exciting day," Vasquez said. "It's amazing to see that this made it through."
The bill will go into effect on September 1, 2023, though it also states it will also apply to still apply to any offense committed previous to that date. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b | 2023-07-15T02:43:08 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b |
Belmont names skate park after late teen
The city of Belmont has named a skate park in honor of a middle school student who was killed while skateboarding in 2005.
The skatepark, located at 1401 E. Catawba St., was named for 13-year-old Trevor Gray, a Belmont Middle School student who was struck and killed while skateboarding in Belmont.
"We always had intended on giving it some sort of naming, naming it for Trevor Gray… seemed like the best option," said Councilman Richard Turner.
There will also be a memorial at the park for a police officer who died while heading to the Trevor Gray accident, Turner said.
Construction for the skate park started in 2021, and the park opened in 2022.
“The day it opened, I mean, you had people coming all the way from Raleigh… surrounding cities, other states as well because they heard about this park,” said local skateboarder Amari Brown in an earlier interview.
Turner said that the timing of the skate park turned out well.
"Sometimes everything comes together. In this case, I think it did. The finances came together, the timing, the location, the money, council was all in agreement to move forward with it," he said. "Sometimes, timing is everything." | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/belmont-names-skate-park-after-late-teen/70406962007/ | 2023-07-15T02:43:38 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/belmont-names-skate-park-after-late-teen/70406962007/ |
Lowell lemonade stand raising money to support foster parents
A Lowell family is doing their part to help out the community by selling lemonade.
Every Saturday in July from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Melissa Spangler along with her husband Matt and their children Teagan and Nate are selling lemonade outside of their home on McAdenville Road.
All of the proceeds from these lemonade sales will go to Foster Village Charlotte as part of the organization’s yearly lemonade stand fundraiser.
Spangler heard about this volunteer opportunity through a friend. The family had been searching for something to get involved in for the summer.
“It was like an answer to a prayer for us to be able to help out,” Spangler said.
Each family participating in the lemonade stand program is asked to make a $25 donation in exchange for a lemonade stand kit that contains everything you could need from lemonade to a table cloth, according to FVC Co-founder and Director of Programs and Development, Becky Santoro.
The family built their stand out of scrap wood from the back yard, and dubbed it Zesty Kids Lemonade according to Spangler.
The sense of community has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this opportunity, according to Spangler.
One of their neighbors has provided fresh mint from their garden for the Spanglers to use in their mocktails, and another made simple syrup for them.
“We have met so many people who grew up in or around the foster care system, and we have been so touched by their stories,” Spangler said.
“We don’t feel like we’re ready to be foster parents, but there are certainly ways we can help those who are,” she added.
Those experiences are part of the mission when it comes to Foster Village Charlotte’s annual lemonade stand program.
Visitors of the Zesty Kids Lemonade stand have also stopped to share their stories.
Foster Village Charlotte is an organization that works to give foster parents a support system to help them maintain a positive environment and mental space, both for the parents themselves and the children placed in their homes.
“The entire staff is or was a foster parent,” Santoro said.
“This has been a powerful tool to educate people on foster care, and a lot of people live next to foster families and don’t even know it,” Santoro said.
The lemonade program started in 2021 after a local girl decided to run a lemonade stand during the pandemic in 2020.
She raised $1,000, and decided to donate all of the profits to FVC.
The team at FVC decided to adopt lemonade-selling as its birthday celebration every year after, according to Santoro.
This year, FVC celebrated its fifth birthday, and the lemonade program was a little extra special.
Several Charlotte businesses have joined in on the program this year by creating lemon inspired foods and drinks. Some or all of the proceeds from those items will go to FVC.
The organization also has an online donation page, where community members can buy a ‘virtual lemonade’ in replacement of visiting an actual stand.
Foster Village Charlotte raised $35,000 last year through the lemonade stand program and hopes to raise $50,000 this year.
Around 80 to 100 families participate yearly, and registration opens in June of each year. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/lowell-lemonade-stand-raising-money-to-support-foster-parents/70405508007/ | 2023-07-15T02:43:44 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/lowell-lemonade-stand-raising-money-to-support-foster-parents/70405508007/ |
Phoenix-area woman arrested, accused of credit card fraud, identity theft
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a woman on multiple counts of credit card fraud, according to the Sheriff's Office.
On March 15, a 78-year-old woman was told that she would have to stay in a hospital for one month after a medical procedure. The woman asked another woman, later identified as Sarah Freitas, 40, whom she hired to pick fruit from her trees, to get items from her house and bring them to the hospital. The woman gave Freitas the keys to her house and her car, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.
About three weeks later, on April 7, the woman reported that an unknown person by unknown means got a hold of five of her credit cards and spent at least $2,000 in unauthorized transactions, the news release said.
The woman was released from the hospital 11 days later on April 18, and scheduled for Freitas to pick her up from the hospital with her car. Law enforcement officials said Freitas never arrived at the hospital to pick up the woman. The woman eventually arrived at her house and found personal items that did not belong to her. She also found that some of her belongings such as jewelry, kitchen items and personal documents were missing. The woman then saw that her utility bills showed usage two times greater than the average, the news release said.
Detectives were later able to get video surveillance showing a woman who appeared to be Freitas using the woman's credit cards to make personal purchases, the news release said. The detectives used a law enforcement database in order to confirm Freitas' identity and then conducted a photo lineup in which the woman identified Freitas, according to the news release.
Freitas was arrested and booked into the Sheriff's Office Intake, Transfer, Release Facility in Phoenix, the news release said. Sheriff's officials said during questioning, Freitas admitted to taking items out of the woman's house, selling pieces of the woman's jewelry, as well as using the woman's credit cards.
Freitas was charged with 10 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, one count of second-degree burglary, four counts of taking the identity of another, and four counts of theft from a vulnerable adult, according to sheriff's officials. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/14/phoenix-area-woman-accused-of-credit-card-fraud-identity-theft/70416322007/ | 2023-07-15T02:44:18 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/14/phoenix-area-woman-accused-of-credit-card-fraud-identity-theft/70416322007/ |
EXETER, Pa. — "You never know. You might get lucky, I very rarely play the lottery," said Daniel Barbera of Pittston.
Barbera was one of many people in Luzerne County who decided to test their luck and take a chance at playing the lottery.
The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $875 million, while Mega Millions is an estimated $560 million.
Statistics show the odds of winning the Powerball are 1 out of 292 million.
For Mega Millions, it is 1 out of 303 million.
That means you have a slightly better chance of winning the Powerball over Mega Millions.
"Chances are I'll get eaten by a crocodile or hit by lightning first," said Ean Smith of West Pittston.
Smith bought four plays for each jackpot at the Turkey Hill in Exeter.
The store is famous for a $37 million Powerball jackpot won by Steven Lloyd back in 2011.
While the odds for one are better than the other, Smith says for him, that all goes out the window.
"It's definitely a game of chance, I mean, it's not like blackjack you know, there's skill in blackjack. This is just a game of chance, and it's worth 20 bucks a daydream," Smith said.
David Johnstone of Exeter bought one play for each jackpot to have better odds.
"In case one doesn't work and one does, that's why I do it," Johnstone said.
After listening to the people's advice, both Jack and his photographer Greg did not want to risk any chance of picking one over the other, which is why they decided to buy both.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/powerball-or-mega-millions-what-tickets-are-people-buying-wnep-lottery-newswatch16-who-won/523-a496e19b-1bdb-46c4-8fd2-a3fa89c1702f | 2023-07-15T02:48:50 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/powerball-or-mega-millions-what-tickets-are-people-buying-wnep-lottery-newswatch16-who-won/523-a496e19b-1bdb-46c4-8fd2-a3fa89c1702f |
SUNBURY, Pa. — It's hard to miss the colorful mural on the side of Marlin's Sub Shop in Sunbury.
The new 40 x 60-foot artwork was recently painted by Marcellus Hammond and his crew. Hammond lives in Selinsgrove, and his studio is in Sunbury.
"It's special to me to get to do things like this to breathe a little life into the community, pay it forward and inspire people to do the things they love and to have our community have a sense of pride," said Marcellus Hammond, Brushes with Destiny.
Hammond says it took him and his crew about three weeks to paint the mural, which features Shikellamy State Park and a sunset on the Susquehanna River. It will also be an interactive piece of art.
"The next phase is going to be augmented reality. So essentially, you'll be able to pull your phone out, scan a QR code and point it at the wall. Different parts of the wall will be animated, so it will come out into the street," said Hammond.
Hammond brought along an example of that with this elephant painting.
"I think it's a great addition to downtown Sunbury," said Brett Morton, Marlin's Sub Shop owner.
Brett Morton owns Marlin's Sub Shop and is excited about the new artwork on his building.
"They did an awesome job. In less than a month, I can't believe how quickly they got it from their heads up onto the wall," said Morton.
Hammond and his crew plan to create more murals in Sunbury.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/new-mural-decorates-sunbury-northumberland-county-marcellus-hammon-brushes-with-destiny-marlins-sub-shop/523-81b684db-8882-4003-916a-18dd1fc620f6 | 2023-07-15T02:48:57 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/new-mural-decorates-sunbury-northumberland-county-marcellus-hammon-brushes-with-destiny-marlins-sub-shop/523-81b684db-8882-4003-916a-18dd1fc620f6 |
On July 2nd, 2023, around 2:00 pm, Coos County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding an individual unconscious and not breathing following a motorcycle wreck in the Oregon Dunes. Sergeant M. Smith and Deputies MR. Smith and B. Kent immediately responded to the area.
Despite the combined efforts of your Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bay Cities Ambulance, and the Hauser Fire Department, Steven Hagenbuch (29) of Grants Pass succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/grants-pass-man-passes-away-following-a-motorcycle-wreck-in-the-oregon-dunes/article_301b2676-225b-11ee-8561-af9f644c7845.html | 2023-07-15T02:53:35 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/grants-pass-man-passes-away-following-a-motorcycle-wreck-in-the-oregon-dunes/article_301b2676-225b-11ee-8561-af9f644c7845.html |
August 26, 1946 – July 2, 2023
Richard William Morin, born August 26, 1946 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Passed away July 2, 2023 in Yuma, Arizona. He was 76 years old.
Survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Tracey, Ashley, and Tammy; grandchildren, Justin, Marke, Austin, Ryan, Caden, Trevor, Kameron and Jonathan; brothers, Doug (Bev) and Dave (Jan); sister, Sally (Wes); brother and sister-in-law, Emmitt and Linda; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Cecil; sister-in-law, Joyce and Jerry; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by son, Jeff; mother and father, Marge and Bill; mother and father-in-law, Marilou and Emmitt.
Graduated from Marshfield High School in 1946, multitalented football player and choir member. With 4 proud years in the Navy, 1966-1970.
He was in business in Coos Bay, Oregon - Morin’s Automotive for 40 years.
Retired to Yuma, Arizona in 2008 - he loved anything involving cars and enjoyed playing poker in the park and Laughlin, Nevada.
He loved his family very much and he was definitely a family man, first and foremost - You will be missed SO much! | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/richard-william-morin/article_98da6344-21ba-11ee-8f05-2319e6db3abe.html | 2023-07-15T02:53:41 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/richard-william-morin/article_98da6344-21ba-11ee-8f05-2319e6db3abe.html |
May 29, 1949 – April 14, 2023
Bill’s life will be celebrated at an informal drop-in event between 1-5 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Coos History Museum, Coos Bay. Please bring a memory of Bill to share.
Bill died on April 14, 2023, while traveling around-the-world with his wife, Katy Eymann. He is survived by his daughters, Abby and Zoë, and four grandchildren.
Many locals remember Bill as an on-air newsman for KCBY-TV in Coos Bay before he served this area as State Representative, State Senator, and Oregon Secretary of State. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Bradbury | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/william-bill-chapman-bradbury-iii-service-notice/article_5b566884-21c3-11ee-9a5d-f71e5d260bed.html | 2023-07-15T02:53:47 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/william-bill-chapman-bradbury-iii-service-notice/article_5b566884-21c3-11ee-9a5d-f71e5d260bed.html |
The 45th Annual Music Festival features two full weeks of musical and educational events, Saturday, July 15 through Saturday July 29. Below is an overview of all events. Additional details are available online, also in printed programs and future press releases.
The 2023 image by Susan Chambers highlights sea otter restoration (story https://www.oregoncoastmusic.org. Posters will be available for sale at events, and at the OCMA Office.
Bay Area Concert Band Festival Kickoff
Saturday, July 15 @ noon, Mingus Park, Coos Bay. Free
The Bay Area Concert Band opens the Festival at Mingus Park @ noon. Band conductor Stephen Simpkins has selected an array of typical band music including light classical, medleys from composers of Broadway and movie hits, Latin music, and marches. All are encouraged to attend and bring a picnic. Festival volunteers will be available with merchandise, tickets and information for events.
Aaron Johnson Jazz: Blues, Ballads & the American Songbook
Sunday, July 16 @ 2 pm, OIMB Boat House. Reception by Black Market Gourmet. $50 tickets, limited seating.
The OIMB boathouse auditorium provides a unique location for a Jazz performance. The afternoon event features Aaron Johnson, saxophone, clarinet, and flute; Ilya Lushtak, vocals and guitar; Liam Hathaway, bass, and Brigitta Teuscher, vocals. Black Market Gourmet provides a lovely spread for attendees at intermission.
Madi Barrena & Michael Somers: African American Jazz Composers and Performers.
Wednesday, July 19 @ 7 pm, Hales Center, SWOCC, Coos Bay. $20
Madi Cristina Barrena, Piano and Michael Somers, Bass provide an interactive performance of the history and contributions of five African American composers and performers. Barrena and Somers recently moved to Coos Bay after a career of performing together at venues in the San Francisco Bay area for more than 20 years
Steven Moeckel & Joanna Goldstein: Hidden Voices Highlighting Diverse American Women Composers
Thursday July 20 @ 7 pm, Hales Center, SWOCC, Coos Bay. $25
Steven Moeckel, violin, and Joanna Goldstein, piano, provide a program of selected compositions by women composers from the time of suffrage to the present. The program will delight and educate the audience regarding the achievements of the featured women.
The Gothard Sisters: Celtic Music & Dance in the Gardens Saturday, July 22 @ noon, Shore Acres State Park, Charleston. Free. Parking $5 without State Parks Pass
Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard provide an afternoon of contemporary Celtic music in the lovely gardens of the park. Bring a picnic and chairs and listen to their arrangements, blended with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle and vocal harmonies.
Dear Darling:
Sunday July 23 @ 7 pm, 7 Devils Brewing Co., Coos Bay
7 Devils Brewing hosts Dear Darling, a Sacramento-based trio of Natalie Hagwood (cello and voice), Casey Lipka (bass and voice) and Hannah Jane Kile (guitar and voice). Together, their joyous meld of jazz, folk, classical and pop delivers a fresh new sound that is being recognized both locally and nationally.
Adam Stern & Steven Moeckel Preview Concert:
Monday, July 24 @ noon, Umpqua Hall, SWOCC, Coos Bay. Free
The Festival features educational seminars and concert previews led by Associate Conductor Adam Stern the day before each Orchestra concerts. This first preview features a conversation with Steven Moeckel, violin soloist who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra in Marshfield Auditorium Tuesday, July 25.
Orchestra Concert I: James Paul Conductor, Steven Moeckel, Violin
Tuesday, July 25 @ 7:30 pm, Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. $20/$25
Welcome the full 80-piece OCMA Festival Orchestra on the stage of Marshfield auditorium, for the first of three concerts. The orchestra will perform the overture from Hector Berlioz’s opera, Benvenuto Cellini. Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in b, D. 759, Unfinished, and conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra, Steven Moeckel, violin.
Adam Stern & Elizabeth Galafa Ylaya Preview the Pops
Wednesday, July 26 @ noon, Umpqua Hall, SWOCC, Coos Bay. Free
The second educational seminar preview the music of Latin America and Hispanic composers. Meet the featured soprano soloist, Elizabeth Galafa Ylaya. The event includes Spanish and English conversations and a discussion of the influence of Latin music and rhythms. Details about the free open rehearsal on Thursday morning at Marshfield Auditorium will be provided.
Pops Concert I: Latin American and Hispanic Music: Adam Stern. Conductor & Elizabeth Galafa Ylaya, Soprano
Thursday, July 27 @ 7:30 pm, Marshfield HS Auditorium,
Coos Bay. $20/$25
The music of Latin America and Spain has long been prized by lovers of music of all types. Think of the many types of music specific to certain lands: the Spanish zarzuela, the Brazilian samba, the Argentinian tango, the mariachi bands of Mexico…all of these a perpetual gift to the music lover. Enjoy a lovely evening with a diverse menu of compositions played by the full orchestra, and featuring several songs by emerging soprano Elizabeth Galafa Ylaya.
Adam Stern Previews Orchestra Concert II
Friday, July 28 @ noon, Umpqua Hall, SWOCC, Coos Bay. Free
This final preview will include a review of the music to be played at the Saturday concert as well as a special tribute to the legacy of Conductor James Paul, having conducted the Festival Orchestra for 30 years. Paul’s conducting career abroad and in North America has been extensive, and he was instrumental in attracting the high caliber of musicians that continues today in the Orchestra.
Redfish String Quartet
Friday, July 28 @ 7 pm. First Presbyterian Church, North Bend. $20
OCMA collaborates with the Redfish Music Festival to provide an opportunity for a chamber music concert within this year’s Festival. Fritz Gearhart, Miya Saito-Beckman, Jason Bonham and Andrew Smith provide an evening recital program of varied styles in the string quartet repertoire, including compositions by Webern, Still, Turina and Mozart.
Orchestra Concert II: The Virtuoso Orchestra. James Paul Conductor
Saturday, July 30 @ 7:30 pm,
Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. $20/$25
The Festival concludes with three well known symphonic performances.
The Prelude to Parsifal by Richard Wagner is followed by the ballet music from the Perfect Fool by Gustav Holst. Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor closes our Festival as a grand finale. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-coast-music-association-announces-festival-events-for-july-15-to-29/article_e90c0dee-2210-11ee-aada-2f43e9d450f7.html | 2023-07-15T02:53:53 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-coast-music-association-announces-festival-events-for-july-15-to-29/article_e90c0dee-2210-11ee-aada-2f43e9d450f7.html |
Recently, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) called on the U.S. Department of State with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) to continue working to address the passport backlog for Oregonians by driving down wait times, increasing communication with Oregon applicants, and informing Congress of any additional resources the Department needs.
Over the last year, passport requests have increased by 30 to 40 percent, with routine processing times increasing to 10 to 13 weeks and expedited processing times increasing to 7 to 9 weeks. The bipartisan coalition sent a joint letter to Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Rena Bitter, urging immediate action to alleviate the delays.
“I appreciate the steps the State Department has taken to help address the backlog. However, without an Oregon-based passport agency, many of my constituents must travel hours across state lines in order to help expedite their applications. We need increased communication and transparency for Oregonians,” Hoyle said. “That’s why my office organized an event today at the University of Oregon to help answer questions, ensure people know how to avoid the most common application mistakes that can lead to additional delays in processing, and to let people know that we are here to help people navigate this system.”
“I’ve been hearing from Oregonians from all walks of life that they are waiting months for a routine passport renewal, and even then, they are often faced with application corrections that could have been easily prevented with a more transparent process,” Wyden said. “In the midst of summer travel, more needs to be done to increase transparency, clear the backlog and drive down wait times in Oregon and nationwide.”
“A major concern I’ve heard during my town halls this year is the complications caused by lengthy, unprecedented passport delays,” Merkley said. “With a drastic uptick in international travel, it’s urgent that Congress, the State Department, and other agencies work together to do all they can to help ease the logjams related to passports for Oregonians and all Americans needing to travel internationally.”
“Passport processing delays deter travel and cause real frustration for our constituents. The State Department has taken steps to remedy this situation, but the ongoing delays clearly necessitate more action,” Blumenauer said. “The State Department and Congress must be partners as we work to restore this basic service for Oregonians and Americans across the country.”
“My dedicated staff are working hard to assist as many people seeking passports as possible, but unusually long delays make it difficult to help Oregonians get where they need to go in time,” Bonamici said. “I’m grateful for the work State Department employees are doing to process application requests, but we need more information about the current backlog and transparency about what Oregonians can expect. We stand ready to work with the State Department to reduce wait times.”
“Today’s extensive, unprecedented backlog of U.S. passport requests threatens to upend travel plans for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians,” Salinas said. “My staff has been working diligently to help constituents in need of support, but the State Department can and must do more to address this growing challenge. Restoring efficiency and transparency must be a top priority.”
“Oregonians are ready and excited to contribute to our travel economy following a long pause due to the COVID 19 pandemic, but long passport renewal wait times have kept them from taking off,” Chavez-DeRemer said. “I appreciate our federal employees diligently working to help Oregonians reach their destinations, but more accountability is needed to ensure all systems are being run efficiently. Oregonians must be able to navigate their passport renewal process on a reasonable timeline.”
Oregonians who are applying or renewing a passport prior to international travel should keep the following in mind:
Demand for post-pandemic travel has resulted in a surge of passport applications, leading to a passport application backlog.
Passport applications should be submitted BEFORE an international trip is booked.
Applicants should ensure their application is accurate and make sure paperwork and forms are complete.
Routine processing time for passport applications right now is 10-13 weeks.
Expedited processing time for passport applications is currently 7-9 weeks. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-delegation-calls-for-the-passport-application-backlog-for-oregonians-to-be-addressed/article_57c5efb4-20fb-11ee-bc0a-f381f7d61916.html | 2023-07-15T02:54:00 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-delegation-calls-for-the-passport-application-backlog-for-oregonians-to-be-addressed/article_57c5efb4-20fb-11ee-bc0a-f381f7d61916.html |
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The mother of a Lincoln motorcyclist killed in a crash in northeast Lincoln in April has sued the driver of the SUV that collided with him.
Braedon Timm, 21, died at a local hospital following the crash the afternoon of April 25 near North 84th and Holdrege streets.
Lincoln Police didn't cite the other driver, 75-year-old Michel Drahota, citing witnesses who said Timm had been speeding and changing lanes in the moments before the crash.
But this week, Timm's mother, Shari Timm, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Drahota on behalf of Timm's estate.
In the accident report, Lincoln Police Investigator Alan Pickering said the 21-year-old was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle south on 84th Street and continued through the intersection at Holdrege Street, where he collided with Drahota, who was turning left onto Holdrege Street from the northbound lane of 84th Street.
Pickering said Timm crashed into Drahota's Toyota RAV4.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews took Timm to a local hospital, where he died.
A passenger in Drahota's SUV suffered minor injuries.
Though Drahota wasn't cited, Pickering said in the crash report that the 75-year-old had failed to yield the right-of-way to Timm in an action that contributed to the crash.
Shari Timm's attorney, Jonathan Urbom, alleged the collision was the result of Drahota's negligence for failing to keep a proper lookout to avoid the collision and yield to oncoming traffic.
The family is seeking $10,000 for funeral and burial expenses, in addition to money to compensate them for his loss to the family.
An attorney hasn't yet entered an appearance for Drahota or responded to the lawsuit.
Timm was a 2020 graduate of Lincoln North Star High School.
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SAN ANTONIO — Senior citizens and mentality disabled individuals with neurodegenerative diseases can be easily exploited by supposed friends and caretakers who are looking for cash.
Thanks to a loophole in state law, those individuals sometimes get away with it. That's why Bexar County Probate Judge Veronica Vasquez worked with Senator José Menéndez and other lawmakers this session to end that loophole with S.B. 576.
Judge Vasquez began her position in Bexar County Probate Court 2 in 2018. She told KENS 5 she sees elements of senior exploitation routinely in her cases.
"Elder abuse and exploitation is a huge problem," Vasquez said. "We preside over hearing emergency removals and hearing of adult protective services....When it's an allegation of abuse and they need to remove them from the home, they have to go through the probate court to try and do that."
Vasquez said during those cases, they sometimes find that family members or caregivers convinced a senior with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to write them a check or withdraw money for personal reasons.
"They get them to write a check, get their bank account information, or take them to the bank and have them remove cash. That's typically what we see," Vasquez said.
Vasquez told KENS 5 the senior's family sometimes tries to get the money back, but there was previously no laws preventing caretakers from getting a loan from an elderly individual they are friendly with. This is still the case if the person has a neurocognitive disorder. Even if the caretaker didn't intend to give the money back, claiming that they would repay the money would still help them avoid criminal charges.
"When it became a criminal offense, this was their scapegoat to say, "they let me borrow it and I intended to pay them back and I still intend to pay them back," Vasquez said. "How can you prove it one way or the other, especially when your victim now has dementia and they can't remember?"
Fortunately, lawmakers passed S.B. 576 and the Governor signed the law in June. The bill states that if the offender "knew or should have known" that the elderly individual "had been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer ’s disease, or a related disorder," then the transfer of money or other property is automatically presumed to be "wrongful" in that situation. Vasquez said the offender can then be charged with financial abuse of an elderly individual. This means the offender can no longer protect themselves by claiming the the money or property was loaned.
Vasquez said she worked with the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task-Force for three years to get the legislation passed. It failed in 2021 but passed in the last session. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in the Texas Senate this year.
"We're finally able to do it and it is an exciting day," Vasquez said. "It's amazing to see that this made it through."
The bill will go into effect on September 1, 2023, though it also states it will also apply to still apply to any offense committed previous to that date. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b | 2023-07-15T02:58:35 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b |
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's almost time for the Iowa State Fair and for the well-known butter cow to make its appearance. The beloved butter sculpture has been a staple at the fair since 1911 when it was first made by J.K. Daniels. Its current sculptor, Sarah Pratt, has been creating the cow since 2006 and was the fair's fifth butter sculptor.
Every year the buttery cow gets a companion to keep it company in the Agriculture Building coolers. Standing alongside it this year will be three sculptures of famous Iowa athletes including Caitlin Clark, Jack Trice and Kurt Warner. Pratt, with the help of her apprentices, will be creating the new sculptures gracing the fair this year.
Standout player for the University of Iowa women's basketball team and 2023 Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year Caitlin Clark will be among the butter versions of Iowa athletes. Clark has made a name for herself in Iowa. Standing alongside the Iowa State Fair butter cow is just one more way the athlete is cementing her legacy.
Jack Trice is another famous Iowa athlete and was the first African American to play at Iowa State. He died during a football game in 1923 and his sculpture at the fair is one way the state is commemorating him 100 years later. "His likeness in butter will be a testament to his impact on not only Iowa State but on college athletics across the country," according to the Iowa State Fair's website.
The final butter sculpture for this year's fair will be Kurt Warner, who is the only person that has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Arena Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 and has played for the St. Louis Rams, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. "Warner's likeness in butter is the perfect testament to his calm, cool and collected demeanor," the Iowa State Fair's website said.
Each year the butter cow weighs in at around 600 pounds. It would butter over 19,000 pieces of toast and would take the average person two lifetimes to consume, according to the fair's website.
Previous butter companions include Elvis Presley in 1997 and Harry Potter in 2007. More information on the history of the Iowa State Fair butter cow can be found here.
Check out more news, weather and sports coverage on News 8's YouTube channel | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/butter-cow-display-iowa-state-fair-caitlin-clark-kurt-warner-jack-trice/526-a7b79dd0-71ea-4fe8-bdfa-4d8f7c2c9cbd | 2023-07-15T02:58:37 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/butter-cow-display-iowa-state-fair-caitlin-clark-kurt-warner-jack-trice/526-a7b79dd0-71ea-4fe8-bdfa-4d8f7c2c9cbd |
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa organization hosted its 19th-annual Camp Sunnyside Regatta Thursday, filling Lake Cheerio with paddle boats for a cause.
Easterseals Iowa is dedicated to offering supports to kids and adults with disabilities while promoting independence, and the regatta race is an annual way to have some fun and raise funds.
Local businesses had the opportunity to sponsor the race, a show of support that president and CEO Sherri Nielsen praised during the event.
"The work that you have done to be here in your sponsorships allows us to say yes to families who need us to thrive. We couldn't do it without you. Every single day Easterseals is out providing services in our community," Nielsen said.
When Camp Sunnyside isn't hosting boat races, it acts as a summer camp offering educational opportunities for kids with disabilities.
To learn more about the camp and its goals, click here. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/camp-sunnyside-easterseals-iowa-regatta-boat-race-disability-fundraising/524-db7ef4e4-a1ba-4cfe-bac0-f94454faa094 | 2023-07-15T02:58:38 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/camp-sunnyside-easterseals-iowa-regatta-boat-race-disability-fundraising/524-db7ef4e4-a1ba-4cfe-bac0-f94454faa094 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police detectives are asking the community for help identifying a person who may have impersonated a police officer during a theft.
Police say that a victim on the east side of Des Moines purchased a load of lumber through an online marketplace.
On June 21, the suspect came to the victim's home, identifying himself as a police officer or sheriff's deputy.
The suspect told the victim that the lumber was stolen and he needed to take it back. The victim was instructed to load the lumber into a waiting vehicle, which then drove off.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Escobar at 515-237-1551. You can also submit tips through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa.
In addition, police want to remind Des Moines residents that if they are ever approached by someone who may be impersonating an officer, call 911 immediately.
Local 5 will update this story as more information becomes available. Download the We Are Iowa app or subscribe to Local 5's "5 Things to Know" email newsletter for the latest. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-police-officer-impersonation-suspect-updates/524-7b5bda7b-dd65-4deb-9b71-8e9858a1e4c1 | 2023-07-15T02:58:44 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-police-officer-impersonation-suspect-updates/524-7b5bda7b-dd65-4deb-9b71-8e9858a1e4c1 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools held a job fair on Thursday to fill vacant teacher, custodial and associate positions, but one thing stuck out: Theron Hobbs' personality.
“I want to use my passion to really serve people and make things better at a district level," Hobbs said.
Hobbs has served as DMPS' recruitment and retention coordinator for over a year and a half. He worked in elementary and middle schools before moving to the district level.
Hobbs works with DMPS to try and get the district the best hires as possible.
“We want [students] to have somebody that they can start building those relationships with from day one, and also people who are passionate about the subjects that they are teaching," Hobbs said.
And Hobbs hopes to find teachers who are as passionate about their job as he is.
“Awesome. Thank you so much, ladies, for being here," Hobbs said with a smile. "Wish you nothing but the best in your interview, and I’ll see you before you head out. Have a great rest of your day."
Thursday was a haven for Hobbs, as he and Peter LeBlanc – director of talent for DMPS – worked to bring in fresh, new faces to their district.
“We have approximately 93% of our teacher positions filled right now, but we still [have to] fill that 7%, because our students and our parents are going to want teachers in their classrooms to welcome the kids when they get back," LeBlanc explained.
And as of 3 p.m. Thursday, DMPS had hired to fill many of their vacant staffing positions.
Currently the district sits around 25 students per teacher, but that fluctuates around the level of education and the school.
The lower the student-teacher ratio, the easier it is for students to connect with their teachers, Hobbs explained.
And if DMPS can fill 100% of their teacher positions to teach 31,000 students in the district, then Hobbs and LeBlanc will be satisfied.
“At the end of the day, education is about the students," Hobbs said. "Without having the right staff, without having the best, equipped person as possible, we can’t serve the students as well as we would like.”
“We are trying to fill them the best way that we can, because we know our kids are counting on us when they come back in August," LeBlanc added. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/dmps-recruitment-coordinator-brightens-job-fair-with-energy/524-89b55c4f-c8f5-4d82-8222-1ff3d7d7cc84 | 2023-07-15T02:58:50 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/dmps-recruitment-coordinator-brightens-job-fair-with-energy/524-89b55c4f-c8f5-4d82-8222-1ff3d7d7cc84 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy was signed into law Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds, but a judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. That’s a dramatic shift for Iowa women; abortion had been legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The court hearing for the request to put the law on hold ended Friday with the judge saying a decision will be made next week. The legal challenge was filed Wednesday morning by the ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States and the Emma Goldman Clinic.
The state of Iowa wanted the court to conduct a rational basis test — or, essentially, to determine whether Reynolds' abortion ban law is of legitimate interest to the state government.
“The argument from state is the rational basis test applies," said Daniel Johnston, the lawyer representing Reynolds and the state of Iowa. "We’re not arguing under undue burden test. If that were to apply, we would do a record on it."
On the other side of the case, the plaintiffs wanted Judge Joseph Seidlin to place a temporary injunction as soon as possible on Reynolds' newly signed law.
"The state has no legitimate interest in an unconstitutional law ... [We] request a temporary injunction, and we request it take affect after the governor signing," said Peter Im, the lawyer representing Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Seidlin said Friday: “Mr. Im, I am not going to rule from the bench… I cannot think of anything that is, would be, more insulting to either side."
Since the judge has not yet ruled, the bill is effective immediately. That means anyone more than six weeks into pregnancy with a scheduled abortion procedure will be impacted.
The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. The bill passed with exclusively Republican support late on Tuesday at the conclusion of a rare, 14-hour special legislative session.
The legal challenge was filed Wednesday morning by the ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States and the Emma Goldman Clinic.
The new measure will be considered in the context of decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and Iowa’s Supreme Court last year, when both reversed themselves on rulings that had affirmed a woman’s fundamental constitutional right to abortion.
Those decisions prompted Reynolds to ask the court to reinstate her blocked 2018 law, which is nearly identical to the new one. The state’s high court deadlocked last month, prompting Reynolds to call lawmakers back to the Iowa Capitol.
“The Iowa Supreme Court questioned whether this legislature would pass the same law they did in 2018, and today they have a clear answer,” Reynolds said Tuesday in a statement. “Justice for the unborn should not be delayed.”
Planned Parenthood North Central States said Wednesday they are preparing to have to refer patients to other states if the law isn’t blocked but are hopeful there will not be an interruption in their services.
“We are seeking to block the ban because we know that every day this law is in effect, Iowans will face life-threatening barriers to getting desperately needed medical care — just as we have seen in other states with similar bans,” Rita Bettis Austen, legal director for the ACLU of Iowa, said in a statement.
As of Wednesday, 200 patients were scheduled for abortions at Iowa Planned Parenthood or the Emma Goldman Clinic this week and next, according to the court filings. Most of them past the six-week mark in their pregnancies.
There are limited circumstances under the measure that would allow for abortion after the point in a pregnancy where cardiac activity is detected: rape, if reported to law enforcement or a health provider within 45 days; incest, if reported within 145 days; if the fetus has a fetal abnormality “incompatible with life”; or if the pregnancy is endangering the life of the pregnant woman.
Most Republican-led states have drastically limited abortion access in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and handed authority on abortion law to the states. More than a dozen states have bans with limited exceptions and one state, Georgia, bans abortion after cardiac activity is detected. Several other states have similar restrictions that are on hold pending court rulings. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-6-week-abortion-fetal-heartbeat-bill-signing-kim-reynolds-legal-challenge-aclu-planned-parenthood/524-11abd836-d687-4340-b29f-8523932a3ad7 | 2023-07-15T02:58:57 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-6-week-abortion-fetal-heartbeat-bill-signing-kim-reynolds-legal-challenge-aclu-planned-parenthood/524-11abd836-d687-4340-b29f-8523932a3ad7 |
MICHIGAN CITY — A lawn maintenance worker at an apartment complex was shot Wednesday, LaPorte County police said.
Police said they were called out shortly before 11 a.m. to the Woodland Crossing Apartment Homes, 300 Woods Edge Drive, for a report of the shooting.
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"Deputies arrived, located one gunshot victim and secured the scene," police said.
"The early stages of the investigation revealed the victim was an employee of the complex’s contracted lawn maintenance company. The victim was approached on foot by a male subject, who began shooting at the victim."
Officers collected numerous pieces of evidence and interviewed multiple witnesses, police said
The victim suffered a nonlife-threatening gunshot wound to one of his hands, police said. "The shooter entered a nearby vehicle that left the complex traveling northbound on Woodland Avenue."
Anyone who witnessed or otherwise has information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Capt. Andy Hynek at 219-326-7700, ext. 2401, or ahynek@lcso.in.gov .
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Brian Young Jr.
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Mark Slider
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Unlawful Possession of Anabolic Steroid
Class: Felony
Age: 44
Residence: Philadelphia, PA
Alejandro Silva Martinez
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 28
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jason Santefort
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Unlawful Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 48
Residence: Dolton, IL
Cecil Harris III
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Residential Entry; Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Keith Oliver
Arrest Date: July 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 28
Residence: South Bend, IN
Laura Andersen
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 52
Residence: Knox, IN
Kyle Alvarez
Arrest Date: July 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 35
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Wilbert Bureau Jr.
Arrest Date: July 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 64
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Larry Calvert Jr.
Arrest Date: July 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Residential Entry, Criminal Recklessness, Pointing a Firearm; Domestic Battery
Class: Felonies; Misdemeanor
Age: 51
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Ryan Fly
Arrest Date: July 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Dealing in Cocaine; Maintaining a Common Nuisance
Class: Felonies
Age: 56
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Dontia Grant
Arrest Date: July 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Criminal Gang Activity; Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Calvin Kinney
Arrest Date: July 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Arson
Class: Felony
Age: 48
Residence: N/A
Greylon Kendle
Arrest Date: July 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 34
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Terrance Ekstrom
Arrest Date: July 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 43
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Walter Gutierrez
Arrest Date: July 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Strangulation; Domestic Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 22
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Alfonzo Simpson
Arrest Date: July 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in Cocaine
Class: Felony
Age: 33
Residence: Trail Creek, IN
Shane Roark
Arrest Date: July 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Providing a Firearm to a Criminal; Criminal Organization Activity - Firearm Involved
Class: Felonies
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shabaa Holmes
Arrest Date: July 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Operating a Loaded Machine Gun; Possession of a Machine Gun; Criminal Organization Activity
Class: Felonies
Age: 19
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Naomi Johnson
Arrest Date: July 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Resisting Law Enforcement; Failure to Appear
Class: Felonies
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Chance Roark
Arrest Date: July 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Providing a Firearm to a Criminal; Criminal Organization Activity - firearm involved
Class: Felonies
Age: 19
Residence: Michigan City, IN
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MERRILLVILLE — The largest town in Indiana is welcoming job seekers to Merrillville’s annual Job Fair.
The Job Fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway. Attendees can enjoy a free lunch. There also will be giveaways and a chance to win a free laptop or tablet.
Dozens of local companies and organizations have signed up to participate. They include the town of Merrillville, Robinson Engineering, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Paladin, Modern Forge, Boask Auto Group, Methodist Hospitals, Albanese, Webb Auto Group, Midwestern Electric, Casa of Hobart, WorkOne, Proven IT, Horseshoe Hammond, Ardagh Metal Packaging, and Midwest Truck & Auto Parts.
“The business community continues to grow in Merrillville, and so does our annual Job Fair,” Town Manager Patrick Reardon said. “This is a great opportunity to meet directly with representatives from many great companies in the town and surrounding communities.”
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The town continues to seek businesses and organizations interested in participating in the Job Fair. Visit https://www.merrillville.in.gov/news_detail_T27_R38.php for an application to have a booth at the event. The deadline to apply is July 17.
A list of participating businesses will be updated on the town’s website (www.merrillville.in.gov) and on Merrillville’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thetownofmerrillville).
For more information about the Job Fair, contact Linda Rosas at lrosas@merrillville.in.gov or at 219-769-5711, ext. 302. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/dozens-of-firms-sign-up-for-merrillville-job-fair/article_9f74379a-1f47-11ee-82f0-d3423d7c81d4.html | 2023-07-15T03:02:13 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/dozens-of-firms-sign-up-for-merrillville-job-fair/article_9f74379a-1f47-11ee-82f0-d3423d7c81d4.html |
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A Texas dog found herself in "ruff" spot over the weekend.
On July 9, after chasing a possum and wedging herself underneath the family shed, a 95-pound rottweiler name Roxie was stuck. Roxie's owners called the North Richland Hills Joint Communication Center and a few officers were dispatched to help the pup.
North Richland Hills officers Allday and Saunders arrived at the home on Payte Lane and found there would be no way to guide Roxie out. So, Officers Allday and Saunders freed Roxie in about 30 minutes by sawing away at the shed.
Other than being hot and a little worked up from being stuck, Roxie is reportedly OK, police said. Here's a look at the rescue caught on bodycam:
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SAN ANTONIO — Senior citizens and mentality disabled individuals with neurodegenerative diseases can be easily exploited by supposed friends and caretakers who are looking for cash.
Thanks to a loophole in state law, those individuals sometimes get away with it. That's why Bexar County Probate Judge Veronica Vasquez worked with Senator José Menéndez and other lawmakers this session to end that loophole with S.B. 576.
Judge Vasquez began her position in Bexar County Probate Court 2 in 2018. She told KENS 5 she sees elements of senior exploitation routinely in her cases.
"Elder abuse and exploitation is a huge problem," Vasquez said. "We preside over hearing emergency removals and hearing of adult protective services....When it's an allegation of abuse and they need to remove them from the home, they have to go through the probate court to try and do that."
Vasquez said during those cases, they sometimes find that family members or caregivers convinced a senior with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to write them a check or withdraw money for personal reasons.
"They get them to write a check, get their bank account information, or take them to the bank and have them remove cash. That's typically what we see," Vasquez said.
Vasquez told KENS 5 the senior's family sometimes tries to get the money back, but there was previously no laws preventing caretakers from getting a loan from an elderly individual they are friendly with. This is still the case if the person has a neurocognitive disorder. Even if the caretaker didn't intend to give the money back, claiming that they would repay the money would still help them avoid criminal charges.
"When it became a criminal offense, this was their scapegoat to say, "they let me borrow it and I intended to pay them back and I still intend to pay them back," Vasquez said. "How can you prove it one way or the other, especially when your victim now has dementia and they can't remember?"
Fortunately, lawmakers passed S.B. 576 and the Governor signed the law in June. The bill states that if the offender "knew or should have known" that the elderly individual "had been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer ’s disease, or a related disorder," then the transfer of money or other property is automatically presumed to be "wrongful" in that situation. Vasquez said the offender can then be charged with financial abuse of an elderly individual. This means the offender can no longer protect themselves by claiming the the money or property was loaned.
Vasquez said she worked with the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task-Force for three years to get the legislation passed. It failed in 2021 but passed in the last session. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in the Texas Senate this year.
"We're finally able to do it and it is an exciting day," Vasquez said. "It's amazing to see that this made it through."
The bill will go into effect on September 1, 2023, though it also states it will also apply to still apply to any offense committed previous to that date. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b | 2023-07-15T03:08:39 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/new-law-makes-it-harder-to-exploit-seniors-neurocognitive-disorders/273-a2495c0c-7b82-4ca3-be83-7fe5bc9a257b |
John W. Trease, 66, of Twin Falls died Friday, July 7, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.
Joani Gay Pauls, 69, of Gooding died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Claude Strickland, 85, of Wendell died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Wendell Chapel.
Nancy Ward, 89, of Almo died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Autumn Haven Assisting Living in Rupert. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, Burley.
Betty Ann Hendricks, 83, of Twin Falls died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_79e110f8-226b-11ee-af6b-17a54590e3d8.html | 2023-07-15T03:32:53 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_79e110f8-226b-11ee-af6b-17a54590e3d8.html |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A woman who once lived in Clearwater is among the 11 victims in a long-unsolved string of killings on Long Island also known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Rex Heuermann, 54, was arrested in connection to the murders. He has been identified as an architect who has been living for decades across a bay from where the remains of those killed were found, authorities said.
Amber Lynn Costello was 27 years old and lived on America Avenue in West Babylon on Long Island when she was last seen. She had moved to New York from Clearwater and had completed a 28-day drug rehab but relapsed some time before her disappearance, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Authorities said Costello was a heroin addict who lived in a house with another woman and two men — they, too, were addicted to drugs. The four of them all shared a cellphone as well. At the time before she vanished, Costello was a sex worker who often went by "Carolina" or "Mia." She advertised on Craigslist and Backpage to support her and her roommates' heroin addiction, police said. The other woman living in the home was also a sex worker and the two men would allegedly arrange dates with clients for the women.
The men would arrange a scam where after the client paid money and before the sex act would occur the men would confront the client pretending that Costello was his girlfriend and the client would flee, authorities say.
Costello was last seen leaving her residence on foot on Sept. 2, 2010, to meet a client who was supposed to pick her up at her house. She did not take her cellphone with her and she was never reported missing in the days after her disappearance.
It wasn't until Dec. 13, 2010, that her body was found on the north side of Ocean Parkway, near Gilgo Beach, where detectives were searching for a missing person named Shannan Gilbert.
Police say Costello is believed to be the fourth victim in what is known as the "Gilgo Four."
Heuermann faces three murder charges for the killing of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Costello. Investigators have pinned him as a prime suspect in the overall case. He was arrested amid a renewed investigation that tied him to a pickup truck that a witness reported seeing when one of the victims disappeared in 2010.
Detectives were able to recover Heuermann's DNA from a pizza crust he discarded in Manhattan and matched it to genetic material found with the bodies that were bound and hidden in thick underbrush along a remote beach highway.
Heuermann's lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his client's behalf at an arraignment Friday in state court in Riverhead. Judge Richard Ambro ordered him jailed without bail, citing “the extreme depravity” of his alleged conduct.
Heuermann’s lawyer, Michael Brown, said they'd just learned about the charges Friday morning. He said Heuermann told him “I didn't do this.”
Heuermann, wearing khaki pants and a gray collared shirt, did not speak in court.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/clearwater-woman-victim-long-island-serial-killer/67-fc997f6b-c9ad-4276-9117-6baf1a5fa65c | 2023-07-15T03:32:55 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/clearwater-woman-victim-long-island-serial-killer/67-fc997f6b-c9ad-4276-9117-6baf1a5fa65c |
SEFFNER, Fla. — A sinkhole that reopened this week will soon begin getting refilled, Hillsborough County officials said in an update Friday.
Work crews will start filling the void at around 7 a.m. on Monday, July 17, exactly one week after it opened.
The sinkhole, located on Faithway Drive in Seffner, measured 19 feet long, 16 feet wide and 19 feet deep, according to county engineers. It's the same sinkhole that opened beneath Jeffrey Bush in 2013 while he slept. His body was never recovered.
County officials told neighbors they remain safe at their homes, but many still worried with this being the third time the sinkhole has opened up.
"Nervous, upset, and won’t get no sleep tonight," Willie Holloway said on Monday. "I’m nervous as hell."
After 2013, the sinkhole reopened in 2015 and was remediated again. Today's sinkhole is virtually identical in size and location to when it reopened the second time in 2015, Hillsborough Executive Manager Jon-Paul Lavandeira said.
Crews will be filling the sinkhole with gravel and water. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/refill-sinkhole-seffner/67-7a80d7de-413d-4526-97de-d0f24fcf92bb | 2023-07-15T03:33:01 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/refill-sinkhole-seffner/67-7a80d7de-413d-4526-97de-d0f24fcf92bb |
Just as the operations to fight on the Flat Fire began on Monday, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man who accidentally started the fire.
A week later, fire crews continue to work the 156-acre Flat Fire, about 4.5 miles north of Flagstaff. The fire was at about 5% containment throughout much of the week, but officials say the blaze is now 32% contained. As of July 13, the estimated cost of fighting the fire is $340,000, according to Coconino National Forest officials.
Based on how little the fire has grown throughout the week, containment is likely to increase rapidly as areas of the fire near containment lines burn out, creating a large buffer between burning and unburned areas.
Fire officials said crews have spent the week constructing containment lines on the east and west flanks of the fire and securing those lines and monitoring fire behavior.
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The news comes as an interagency team has been working with local agencies and business to communicate the current extreme risk of fire danger.
A Flagstaff resident is being charged with reckless burning and violating the county fire ban. He was allegedly working to clear weeds and cheatgrass off of a neighbor’s property when the fire began.
“According to what he told the deputy, he created a pile of dead grass or dead vegetation in a fire pit. And he told the deputy that he threw a match on to the pile, which lit up faster than he expected. Before he knew it, the fire spread out of the pit and into surrounding grassy area on the property and the wind carried the fire to the surrounding forest service land,” Flagstaff Patrol Lieutenant John Jameson told the Arizona Daily Sun. “He did not have enough water present to put out the fire, or a phone on him to summon help immediately.”
The fire was called in shortly afterwards by a neighbor.
Jameson said for a class one misdemeanor in this case, the resident could see a more than $3,000 fine and up to six months of jail time, although that is yet to be determined in court. It is not clear whether he will also be charged for federal violations by the Forest Service, which continues to fight the fire.
Meanwhile, the Forest Service continues to investigate the cause of several other human-caused fires in recent weeks.
Jennifer Diamond is one member of the Fire Prevention Education Team that has been working in Flagstaff throughout the week to educate the public as to the current extreme fire risks. Although Diamond could not comment on the Flat Fire, she said she could never recommend the burning of cheatgrass or other weeds given the current conditions.
“Absolutely not, I would never suggest that at this time,” she said. “I do encourage defensible space and removing weeds around your home. But obviously not by dropping a match.”
Diamond said there are many other ways that people can accidentally start wildfires that they need to be aware of, be it while recreating or simply traveling from one place to another.
Although the heavy winter and precipitation many areas of the state saw this spring pushed back fire season several months, now that the weather has turned hot and dry, the growth in plant life the wet weather encouraged is “ready to burn.”
Diamond said that makes it even easier for a fire to start and grow, and residents and visitors need to be extra careful to ensure they do not set off such a spark.
That means following rules associated with fire restrictions. Currently stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across much of northern Arizona. Those ban fires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site.
But Diamond said a huge number of fires are actually caused by motor vehicles.
“There have been over 800 fires in Arizona [so far this year] and our top causes are related to vehicles, target shooting and campfires.”
Vehicles can cause wildfires in numerous ways, from unsecured chains on trailers dragging on pavement and causing sparks, to hot exhaust systems igniting grass, Diamond said.
A catalytic converter exhaust system for example can heat up to over 1,000 degrees, she said. Should such a system be parked over or next to dry grass, it can easily ignite and get out of control.
“As a fire investigator, when there is a wildfire on the side of the road, I'll hear the public chattering about, ‘Oh, it must have been a cigarette that somebody threw out the window,’ which is definitely a cause that that can happen. But typically it's not. It's the dragging chains, it's the tires, it's the brakes, it's the catalytic converters and exhaust systems,” Diamond said. “So I think by just making that known that that's a possibility, that maybe people will be a little more cautious.”
Diamond said the risk of sparking wildfires posed by vehicles can often be greatly reduced simply be ensuring a vehicle is well maintained, and that chains on trailers are properly secured.
“You know, we're in Arizona, it's the middle of summer, it's over 100 degrees [in many places]. It's time to be to be cautious and be careful on your actions,” she said. “Before you go and visiting areas, there's a website called wildlandfire.az.gov. And that's where people can find out more about fire restrictions in their area and about fire prevention tips and reminders. So that website is pretty helpful if you're looking to find out if, for instance, target shooting is restricted in their area or not.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/flagstaff-man-charged-for-flat-fire-as-officials-caution-public-about-extreme-fire-danger/article_c364096c-22a5-11ee-b073-f386b04193b6.html | 2023-07-15T03:42:11 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/flagstaff-man-charged-for-flat-fire-as-officials-caution-public-about-extreme-fire-danger/article_c364096c-22a5-11ee-b073-f386b04193b6.html |
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Spending time outdoors lately may have you feeling a strain on your lungs. These high temps and humid air aren't the most ideal conditions and could cause respiratory issues.
This summer heat just might take your breath away. That's according to UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Katrina Roux-Bernstein. She says as those temperatures rise, the quality of air declines leaving people at risk for respiratory problems.
"Typically, our patients have issues in the summer because of stagnant air, pollution increased traffic and those kinds of things bother our patients,” said Roux-Bernstein.
This summer particularly adds a layer to the risk with the Canadian wildfires.
"Those particles that we're breathing in can get into the deep parts of the lungs and can cause exacerbations, but they also can become infections," said Roux-Bernstein.
She says people with respiratory issues like asthma and COPD are the most susceptible to the effects of this weather. Which can cause congestion, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath.
That's especially true for Rhonda Lynn who lives in Cherry Hill. She says what started as something she thought was an allergy issue turned into much more.
"I woke up one night and couldn't breathe actually I couldn't breathe. My ears was inflamed and my nose was inflamed. At the time I actually didn't know what was going on,” said Lynn.
After meeting with a doctor she found out it was from the poor air quality that day.
Katrina says she's even seen a higher number of patients this year due to these dangerous air conditions.
"I don't think patients have realized it either, I don't think they took that air quality and equated the two. They thought oh I just had an exacerbation and I asked them when and it happened to be coinciding with when we had the poor air quality days,” said Roux-Bernstein.
Roux- Bernstein recommends checking the air quality every day, and if you do leave the house when it's poor, protect your lungs. Especially when the air quality index is in the red, purple or orange zones.
"So you'll need to wear a mask and the mask and the mask we're asking people to wear is the k-95 or the n-95. Surgical masks work ok but they don't quite filter out those fine particles especially from the wildfires,” said Roux-Bernstein. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-summer-heat-might-take-your-breath-away | 2023-07-15T03:49:54 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-summer-heat-might-take-your-breath-away |
MIDLAND, Texas —
Meet Jamie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition.
Jamie is a 5 to 6-month-old male pit mix with a short white and black coat. He is currently about 30 pounds, but still growing.
Jamie was recently surrendered by his owners.
Unfortunately, he was abandoned by the people they gave him to, so he ended up back in their care and they were unable to provide for him.
Jamie is a very sweet, calm-natured dog. He seems to do well with other dogs and is friendly to people, too. However, it is unknown how he does with cats.
He will need to learn to walk on a leash and some other basic skills, but he is eager to learn and please.
If you are interested in meeting Jamie, you can call the Midland Humane Coalition at 432-557-3405 or email for inquiring. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/meet-jamie-newswest-9s-midland-pet-of-the-week/513-a02d81ca-b914-4cf4-a12b-88b707febf40 | 2023-07-15T03:50:48 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/meet-jamie-newswest-9s-midland-pet-of-the-week/513-a02d81ca-b914-4cf4-a12b-88b707febf40 |
INDIANAPOLIS — A fallen Indiana sheriff's deputy is being honored on Monument Circle this weekend.
The "Shining A Light" tribute on the Circle honors Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm. The memorial started Thursday night and will run through Monday, July 17, the day of Durm's funeral.
The deputy's photo is illuminated on the front of the AES Indiana building during the tribute, which will play each night from 9:45 p.m. until midnight.
Visitation for Durm will be held Sunday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis. People can pay their respects from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. His funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Following the service, a procession will escort Durm to Crown Hill Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. The route is expected to go through downtown Indianapolis and stop at the Community Justice Campus for his final 10-42.
People are invited to line the route to honor Durm on Monday.
Click here to view the latest plans for Durm's services and procession to Crown Hill. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fallen-marion-county-sheriffs-deputy-john-durm-honored-on-monument-circle/531-52c5d6ed-127b-40e0-82b1-e48163658591 | 2023-07-15T03:52:52 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fallen-marion-county-sheriffs-deputy-john-durm-honored-on-monument-circle/531-52c5d6ed-127b-40e0-82b1-e48163658591 |
PITTSBURGH — Thousands of people are set to head into the City of Pittsburgh for festivals and events this weekend. The Pittsburgh Black Music Festival and Northside Music Festival are just two major events drawing crowds.
Gospel music filled Point State Park Friday for the second night of the annual Pittsburgh Black Music Festival.
The free event celebrates the city’s Black culture and how music played a vital role in its rich heritage.
“It’s a way of gathering people and getting people together, because that’s what we need to do,” said entrepreneur Marlis Garrison. “There’s been a lot of unfortunate things that have happened in this world, but when we can come together and everybody work together, the world can be a better place.”
Garrison’s business is called KWL Empire, which sells inspirational clothing, lemon ice and helps people with taxes. She’s been pitching her KWL Empire tent at the music fest for nearly a decade.
“Since the pandemic, we’ve experienced a lot of ups, downs, and challenges, and I want people to know that no matter how hard it gets, they can succeed,” Garrison said.
In the heart of Historic Deutschtown, food and music lovers came together for the inaugural Northside Music Festival.
“You can’t beat the little atmosphere here and the way that the rowhouses are,” said Stephen Weinstein of Mount Washington. “I think it’s a really uniquely Pittsburgh thing. I love the mural. There’s so much art around.”
The free, three-day event kicked off Friday with more than 70 artists and vendors and plenty of tasty food.
“Pittsburgh’s got a lot of really wonderful and friendly people, really awesome food, and we just want to hear what people have to say and what they think is good,” Weinstein said.
And if music isn’t your jam, there’s always baseball. Pirates fans packed PNC Park for Friday night’s ballgame. Another game is scheduled for Saturday.
The last day of the Northside Music Festival is this Sunday.
The Black Music Festival wraps up on Saturday with some R&B.
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PITTSBURGH — Family members of the two women shot near a swimming pool in Brighton Heights tell Channel 11 they want answers.
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Darkale Bonner, 35, died late Wednesday. Family members say the other shooting victim is her sister. She is recovering after being shot in the neck.
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Hours after the shooting, Police Chief Larry Scirotto told Channel 11 that a 26-year-old man was in custody as a “person of interest.”
“As I understand it, just the male fired shots,” Chief Scirotto said on-scene Wednesday.” We don’t believe there was return gunfire in the event.”
We reached out to Pittsburgh Police Friday and were told there are “no arrests or updates at this time.”
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PITTSBURGH — A pair of defensive miscues paved the way for a three-run seventh inning for the San Francisco Giants, who defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at PNC Park on Friday night.
After Wilmer Flores began the seventh with a double and J.D. Davis later drew a walk, both runners advanced 90 feet on an Austin Hedges passed ball. Patrick Bailey singled to right field, plating a run and tying the game 4-4. After Henry Davis misplayed the base hit, the Giants were able to score another run and take the lead.
To cap off the inning, Joc Pederson singled the other way off of left-hander Ryan Borucki to give San Francisco an insurance run.
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Lane County updates emergency alert system, encourages residents to sign up
Lane County has updated its emergency alert service to the statewide alerting system, OR-Alert, to provide residents with emergency notifications regarding "imminent threats to their safety," according to the news release.
Called Lane Alerts locally, the system "will give emergency responders more tools to reach people with critical emergency information,” said Lane County Emergency Manager Patence Winningham. “But it’s only as good as the information people provide – so sign up, include all your relevant contact information, and keep your profile up to date if you move.”
The types of alerts covered by Lane Alerts include police activity, evacuations, severe weather, flooding and more for any location in the county.
Residents can create a free account at the Lane Alerts at member.everbridge.net/337829242601799/login and opt-in to receive emergency information via phone call, text message or email. Subscribers must provide a name and one method of contact at a minimum.
After creating an account, residents can opt to receive emergency information on specific locations, like their workplace, home, or schools. If there are multiple members in the household, each person should have their own account so all can be notified.
Charles Gearing is a breaking news reporter for The Eugene Register-Guard. He can be contacted at cgearing@gannett.com or by phone at (708)262-7626. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/lane-county-updates-emergency-alerts-system-phone-email-text/70410817007/ | 2023-07-15T04:08:13 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/lane-county-updates-emergency-alerts-system-phone-email-text/70410817007/ |
GRAND RAPIDS — Paper mill workers will go on strike Saturday after union members voted to authorize a work stoppage.
Jeff Oveson, president of Teamsters Local 346, which represents workers at the UPM Blandin paper mill, said all 166 union members are set to strike.
In an email, Oveson said wages, a two-tier wage and benefit system for newer employees, and supervisors performing their work are among the sticking points in contract negotiations.
The mill employs approximately 230 people and can produce up to 230,000 metric tons of coated magazine papers per year, according to the mill’s website.
An email to UPM seeking comment Friday night was not immediately returned.
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In a statement to Northern News Now, UPM Blandin officials said production at the mill “will cease for the time being.”
“The Company is committed to engaging in the negotiation process with the Teamsters Local 346 membership,” the company told the TV station. “We remain hopeful that we can move forward and reach an agreement.”
Two decades ago, the Blandin mill employed 800 workers on four machines that manufactured paper.
But as demand waned, the company closed two machines in 2003, laying off 300 people. Another 150 people were laid off in 2017 when another machine closed.
Today, just one machine at the mill remains.
The mill is a major employer in the area and is a significant part of the local tax base.
The Blandin mill was built in 1901, and in 1977 it was sold to Fletcher Challenge Canada. Helsinki, Finland-based UPM bought Blandin Paper Co. in 1997. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/grand-rapids-paper-mill-workers-to-strike | 2023-07-15T04:08:13 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/grand-rapids-paper-mill-workers-to-strike |
BOISE — Crew members of the USS Boise participate in hometown visits once a year. During their visit this weekend, one thing in particular stood out.
“This is probably the cleanest place that I’ve ever been,” Overhaul Coordinator Dustin Wolcott said.
On Thursday, the Boise Metro Chamber unveiled a new tribute wall, sponsored by Idaho Central Credit Union, for the USS Boise and its crew. According to President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber Bill Connors, the tribute wall is intended to serve as a destination for those who have and will serve on the USS Boise and as a reminder of the support those service members have in Boise.
The wall includes an honor roll for those who served on the Boise to sign. Lt. Cmdr. Derik Rothchild was the first to sign the honor roll.
“It’s an honor,” Rothchild said. “It’s one of those things that I’ve always dreamed about with regards to having that legacy and being able to put my name on a building. Well, this is the first step. I’ll keep working towards that name on a building someday.”
The tribute wall is something Rothchild will direct his family to for years to come, he said.
“I can tell my grandchildren to come here,” Rothchild said. “I have family in the area, so I can tell my family for years and years, you can see my name (here).”
The USS Boise is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered submarine in active service with the United States Navy.
Most submarines of this class are named after American cities or towns.
“This chamber has been long supporters of our military,” Connors said. ”National security is important to the business community, and we want to support our troops and wherever they are.”
The USS Boise was launched on March 23, 1991. In 2002, it was a part of the John F. Kennedy strike group during Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2003, it delivered some of the opening shots of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The submarine is currently in a dry dock undergoing maintenance.
“Right now we’re doing a lot of external hull and tank work and stuff like that,” Wolcott said. “And then we’ll get into the overhaul where they basically rip everything apart, renew it and then put it back together.”
The submarine should be back on the water in the next four or five years, Wolcott said. With all that waiting, it’s clear that perseverance and patience are big parts of the Boise story, Wolcott said.
“It’s tough when you’re on the blocks and there’s holes cut your ship,” Wolcott said. “But we do a good job, we send (crew members) out to other boats so they can rise to the sea.”
Things like this hometown visit help the crew members too.
“I’ve been around 23 years and I still get motivated just meeting people and seeing how invested they are in the boat,” Wolcott said.
The wall and the honor roll stand as a witness to Rothchild and his team that the things they do on a daily basis are appreciated by people in Boise.
“I’ve never heard of a tribute wall out of all the other submarines and we got one. It’s amazing,” Rothchild said. “We definitely do appreciate everything that committee is doing for us and really the city itself, because it’s all one line of effort towards being able to exercise our freedoms as American citizens.”
Connors is also a part of the USS Boise committee, which raises money to give sailors while they’re serving.
“I don’t know how these guys do it. It’s just an incredible commitment to be on a nuclear-powered submarine,” Connors said. “I’m just very proud of these people and hopefully, they’ll become proud of Boise over the years.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/tribute-wall-for-uss-boise-unveiled-at-boise-metro-chamber/article_134134b0-226e-11ee-827f-2baa7d6d8578.html | 2023-07-15T04:08:19 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/tribute-wall-for-uss-boise-unveiled-at-boise-metro-chamber/article_134134b0-226e-11ee-827f-2baa7d6d8578.html |
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — A man's body was recovered nearly a month after initial reports say he drowned in Calaveras County.
The man, 39-year-old Sina Maleki of the Netherlands, was visiting family in the area June 14 when he slid into the water of the New Melones Reservoir from a boat. Calaveras County Sheriff's Office officials say he tried to swim toward the boat drifting away, began to get exhausted and eventually drowned.
Maleki's body was recovered Monday by multiple agencies working together.
Calaveras and Tuolumne County Marine Safety Units and Ralston Underwater Search and Recovery Team, a private organization that works with specialized technology to search underwater, worked together to find Maleki.
It is unclear where Maleki was found. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/drowning-victim-recovered-calaveras-county-reservoir/103-2b150566-9e5c-49de-800a-0ed240820592 | 2023-07-15T04:19:24 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/drowning-victim-recovered-calaveras-county-reservoir/103-2b150566-9e5c-49de-800a-0ed240820592 |
DAMASCUS, Ore. — Editor's note: Some of the details in this story may be difficult for some people to read.
Patrick Landers, Sr. is speaking out, after his 12-year-old boy was killed in what authorities say was a murder-suicide in Damascus. The father is grappling with grief and anger because he feels things could have been done to keep it from happening.
Landers thinks the man who killed his son and then killed himself, 34-year-old Rickoshay Kerr, showed a red flag just the day before by threatening to kill himself while in a Washington County courtroom. Landers said nothing was done about it.
Kerr was Landers' daughter's estranged husband and they had a restraining order against him.
On Wednesday, despite that restraining order, authorities say Kerr drove through a gate and crashed into the garage door to get into Landers' home.
Deputies say neighbors called 911 and reported seeing a man believed to be Kerr with a gun in the area.
“They called me and told me a van drove into my garage, then my son texted me. ‘Dad, come home, Rick's here,’” he told KGW. That was the last text his son Patrick, Jr. would send him.
Kerr shot and killed Patrick Jr. and two family dogs, before killing himself.
“My little man, dude was always f'ing happy always playing," Landers said.
Landers' daughter was not at the home, but he said Kerr contacted her when he was there.
“He Face Timed her, he showed her my son and her brother was dead, and then ate the bullet,” said Landers.
The father, at times, cannot control his anger. He is frustrated that a court in Washington County did not hold his son's killer during the hearing the day before.
"Judge granted the restraining order because the guy was just being dumb, [then he] stands up in court, says ‘I’m going to kill myself’. Right then and there, it should have been done, we shouldn't be having this conversation,” said Landers.
He is also frustrated with law enforcement, who he feels did not treat the situation with urgency. He said deputies were staged at the top of his driveway when he came rushing home Wednesday afternoon.
“Then when I start coming down the hill and they shoot up my truck. Why? What were you scared some guy was gonna do what you guys should have been doing?” he said.
KGW reached out to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. They said because this is an active investigation they can't comment beyond their initial press release, which said deputies were on foot approaching the house when Landers arrived on his property. They saw a car speed past them headed toward the home, and shot-out two of its tires trying to stop it, but it continued down the long driveway, the release said.
KGW also reached out to Washington County Court Administrators to ask about protocols if someone claims they want to harm or kill themselves in court. There has been no response yet.
If you or someone you know is experiencing crisis, call the 24/7 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, text 988 or visit their website. For support related to family violence, you can reach out to A Safe Place Family Justice Center of Clackamas County at 503-655-8600 or the Clackamas Women’s Services 24-Hour Crisis Line at 888-654-2288. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/damascus-murder-suicide-father-speaks-out/283-a6680f0b-d450-4f92-ad67-b00abc514676 | 2023-07-15T04:21:16 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/damascus-murder-suicide-father-speaks-out/283-a6680f0b-d450-4f92-ad67-b00abc514676 |
PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland Public Schools' employees are claiming sexual harassment is common throughout the school district. Earlier this week, Malak Elkher, a PPS custodian quit her job while speaking during a school board meeting. She cited sexual harassment as the reason.
Elkher worked for the school district for a month, and claimed she faced sexual harassment at two schools. The first instance was at Jackson Middle School, where Elkher said another custodian continually asked her to come to his car during breaks. In an email sent to the school district, Elkher said he would ask her to smoke cigarettes.
She told her supervisor of the harassment, who allegedly brought the issue to her manager. But Elkher said her manager told her not to get HR involved and said they would resolve the issue in-house.
But the harassment continued.
"So every day I go to different break rooms, teachers break rooms, hiding away from him," Elkher said.
Eventually, Elkher emailed HR for the school district. A PPS spokeswoman said the district received Elkher’s email on June 22. An investigation began immediately. The spokeswoman said an interview happened with Elkher on June 23.
At Elkher’s request, the district transferred her to a different school — Lincoln High School.
But Elkher said she encountered the same problem, as an older supervisor began to ask her out on dates to the movies.
"He kept asking, and asking and asking and asking and asking,” Elkher said. “Like not once a day. A lot of times."
PPS said Elkher’s claims are under investigation. They said the district moved quickly once it heard of the allegations.
In a statement, PPS said ‘it will continue to actively and thoroughly investigate any and all reports of sexual harassment.’
Another custodian and union steward, Gabe Penk, said he’s heard of numerous instances of sexual harassment from female custodians.
"Especially in the last several months people have been coming forward, talking about the sexual harassment they've been facing,” Penk said. “Repeated comments from other custodians. From supervisors, asking them out repeatedly."
District officials said they asked Penk to meet four times, but have yet to hear back.
Another former custodian, named Annika Pedersen, said via text message that she dealt with sexual harassment while working for PPS. She said a co-worker at Odyssey Middle School acted like she was dumb, because she was a young woman.
Pedersen notified her manager and begged to be transferred to another school. Eventually, she was transferred but also had her schedule changed. When she told her manager that she was taking classes during the morning and would affect her schedule, she was fired the next day.
Custodians aren’t the only district employees who voiced concern of sexual harassment. Teachers have also complained.
"There are multiple members right now that we are advocating for with sexual harassment cases," Vice President of the Portland Association of Teachers Jacque Dixon said.
A special education teacher filed a complaint through the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. The complaint said a co-worker would touch her shoulder, arms and head without consent. The woman alleges this happened from January 2022 until November 2022.
In another case, a teacher at Kellogg Middle School alleged the district repeatedly failed to address harassment, and disciplined the victim for reporting harassment.
"It's sending a message that a culture of silence is just the norm," Dixon said.
At the school board meeting, a union representative recounted a story from another female custodian. That woman said a co-worker would take pictures of her without her consent. He also allegedly made inappropriate comments about female students.
The district found those claims founded. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-public-schools-custodians-sexual-harassment-common/283-dd0812a6-82a6-4f37-93b9-0a4d6805df11 | 2023-07-15T04:21:22 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-public-schools-custodians-sexual-harassment-common/283-dd0812a6-82a6-4f37-93b9-0a4d6805df11 |
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Today memories and moments captured on camera are all Tanya and Joe Brinlee have of their daughter Andrea Stinson.
They say the 31-year-old loved life, her three children and helping others.
“You know, Andrea would stop with homeless people on the road and give them money,” said Tanya Brinlee.
Scrolling through photos, the couple reflects on Stinson’s beautiful blue eyes.
“Our life was full of pictures with Andrea,” said Tanya.
As multiple agencies investigated, weeks turned into months and months into years.
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“The whole department in Granbury, the Sheriff’s Department, especially Sheriff Deeds, he never gave up,” said Joe Brinlee.
“Yeah, he never gave up. He would not put it down, and a lot of sheriffs would have by now, so great gratitude for that group there,” said Tanya.
Still, no arrest was made.
But as time ticked on, the Brinlees said they couldn’t shake the hunch that Stinlee’s boyfriend, Richard Metten was to blame.
“I had a dream really early on after Andrea died, and she told me he did it. And when I told them that, they said, ‘Well you know, you’re a parent. You’re grieving. You’re dreaming.’ But I knew in my heart it was more than that,” said Tonya.
Friday morning, that mother’s intuition was validated.
The Hood County Sheriff’s Office announced Metten was arrested for murder, charged with Andrea’s death.
“You know, it’s a relief. Is it closure? No. I can’t say it’s closure, but it is a relief knowing that he is off the streets and hopefully will never be back on the streets,” said Joe.
Metten was already behind bars, serving time for seven felonies including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking.
Now as they await trial, the couple’s focus turns to the three children Andrea left behind.
“I think from now life goes on,” said Tonya.
Now teens, the three siblings are one step closer to justice nearly three years after their mom’s death.
“I think it’s the most important thing for them to have closure,” she said.
Today in a release about the arrest, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds wrote, “Investigators have worked tirelessly to bring a successful resolution to this case and today’s arrest marks a notable step in that progress.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/hood-county-officials-announce-arrest-three-years-after-granbury-woman-found-dead/3296510/ | 2023-07-15T04:22:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/hood-county-officials-announce-arrest-three-years-after-granbury-woman-found-dead/3296510/ |
DFW Airport police are increasing patrols after reported vehicle thefts from airport property, a spokesperson confirmed Friday.
Anthony Frenette of Frisco said he parked his truck at the airport’s Terminal A parking garage last week. While on vacation, he received an email from Ram Connect overnight Wednesday stating the theft alarm on his truck had been triggered.
Initially, Frenette said he assumed someone might have bumped into his car. When he checked the camera installed on his truck, he saw a person wearing a surgical mask had broken in.
“About 11 seconds later, the camera went dead,” he said. “It felt like it was super invasive just to have somebody in your space and see it, as well. Overall, that was tough.”
Frenette is not alone. When Kate Team and her family returned home from a trip Wednesday afternoon, she said her new car was gone, as well. Team's family left it parked in the same parking garage as Frenette's.
Team immediately got in touch with police.
“I was trying to be calm and cool with my little kids right by. I was kind of like, 'Oh…does this happen a lot?' Guy was like, 'Yeah, you’re the fifth call today.' That’s when I was shocked. Like, wait. What do you mean?” she recalled.
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A DFW Airport spokesperson did not clarify how many cases airport police are investigating or how thieves are getting away, but we are told in a statement:
“DFW Airport police are investigating reports of vehicle thefts occurring earlier this week on airport property and have increased patrols of these areas. The safety and security of travelers and employees is our top priority. DFW Airport is continually assessing and enhancing crime reduction strategies, both seen and unseen, across our 28-square-mile property. We continue to ask visitors and employees to 'see something, say something' when encountering any suspicious activity.”
Frenette said it doesn’t appear the person who stole his truck resorted to a forced entry.
“They didn’t break anything from what I can see,” he said. “I’m not sure what they’re using. I’m assuming it’s some sort of program that will unlock the car. That’s the other thing, I have Ram Connect on it that will tell me where it’s at, how many miles I have on it. That was disabled too.”
He and Team are sharing their stories, urging drivers to take as many precautions as they can to protect their property.
“I did everything right. I didn’t have my car keys in there. I was in a lit area by the elevator,” Team said. “It’s a pain. It’s an inconvenience. I’m thankful no one was hurt. I keep reminding myself that. There’s a lot worse things that could happen, it’s just a huge inconvenience. It’s a time sucker.”
Team said she said she is hopeful the airport will continue to enhance safety and security.
“I know they do have security. It’s just frustrating that this happened to multiple people. If it was just me, that would be one thing, but I’m afraid it’s going to happen again,” she said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/increased-patrol-at-dfw-airport-after-reported-car-thefts/3296503/ | 2023-07-15T04:22:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/increased-patrol-at-dfw-airport-after-reported-car-thefts/3296503/ |
In Wylie Texas, at the In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center, big cats have always been the big draw for visitors.
But now some new cats are peaking folks' interest.
"The new residents from Vegas," said a visitor from Garland. Margi Bice was excited to see the new additions.
"They seem to be happy and settling in well,” Bice said. “So, I'm really excited that I came out to see them."
Two lions and three leopards from the Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas were brought here back in May. This will now be their forever home.
"They're my children," In-Sync Exotics President Vicky Keahey said.
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She said visitors may see them as celebrities but not to her.
"To me, they are as important as any of the other cats that we have," Keahey said.
Keahey said the special part is being chosen to care for them. She says her facility is known for its medical treatment.
"We were originally called for Madiba and Timba because Madiba has seizures,” Keahey said. “We have experience in seizures. We have a clinic on site. We have a vet on site and the experience that we have, that's why they called us in the first place."
There are 75 other exotic cats already living here. Some were seized by law enforcement from serious situations.
Keahey is passionate about caring for all the animals. But she wishes her job wasn't needed.
"If it's something we are going to be forced to do because of irresponsible breeding and irresponsible ownership, if it's something we're going to do I'm going to love it.” Keahey said. “I'm going to love them and I'm going to give them everything that they deserve and I'm going to make the most of what I can for them."
Emotional work she and the team will continue to do giving them a life outside show business.
In-Sync Exotic is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Click here to learn more. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wylie-exotic-cat-rescue-gets-cats-from-secret-garden-of-siegfried-and-roy-in-las-vegas/3296481/ | 2023-07-15T04:22:45 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wylie-exotic-cat-rescue-gets-cats-from-secret-garden-of-siegfried-and-roy-in-las-vegas/3296481/ |
The Do it Best Foundation has announced more than $95,000 in grants for the second quarter. The following organizations were grant recipients (amounts not disclosed):
Allen County – Fort Wayne Historical Society
Camp Red Cedar
Come As You Are Community Church
Lexi’s Voice
Fort Wayne Urban League
Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
Healthier Moms & Babies
HearCare Connection Inc.
Helping Hands
Kate’s Kart
Mohave County Search and Rescue
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne
TeenWorks
Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities
YWCA Northeast Indiana | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/do-it-best-foundation-approves-grants/article_9d6ca558-20fb-11ee-9f4c-9f9fb38acd55.html | 2023-07-15T04:25:40 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/do-it-best-foundation-approves-grants/article_9d6ca558-20fb-11ee-9f4c-9f9fb38acd55.html |
The Journal Gazette Foundation board has approved second-quarter grants totaling $141,750, bringing the year’s total to $378,285. The recipients:
Community Transportation Network – $53,000
United Way of Allen County – $22,500
Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities – $10,000
Vera Bradley Foundation – $10,000
Blue Jacket – $5,000
Fort Wayne Trails – $5,000
Planned Parenthood of Indiana – $5,000
YLNI Foundation – $5,000
YWCA Northeast Indiana – $5,000
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre – $4,000
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne – $3,750
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana – $3,000
The History Center – $3,000
Friends of the Parks of Allen County – $2,000
Inner City Hope Corp. – $2,000
LC Nature Park – $2,000
FAME – $1,500 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/journal-gazette-foundation-approves-grants/article_2596ca3c-20fa-11ee-b354-93f59134d20c.html | 2023-07-15T04:25:46 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/journal-gazette-foundation-approves-grants/article_2596ca3c-20fa-11ee-b354-93f59134d20c.html |
For six years, Deanna Vaughn took a pregnancy test each month, willing the outcome to be different than the last.
“It was completely demoralizing,” she said. “You’re supposed to be able to do it naturally, and there’s a whole range of emotions that go with that.”
As a nurse practitioner, Vaughn said it was easier to find treatment options because colleagues had recommended various clinics. Midwest Fertility Specialists was the one she chose.
First the clinic had her try intrauterine insemination, through which a physician uses a small catheter to place the donor’s sperm directly in the uterus. Vaughn said that treatment failed twice, so she turned to in vitro fertilization, where eggs are removed from a woman’s body and fertilized in a laboratory dish.
“Eventually, (in vitro fertilization) ended up working for us, and we were very blessed,” said Vaughn, who became pregnant and now has a 1-year-old son. “It took a lot, though, because infertility is not talked about.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indiana had seven to 11 assisted reproductive technology clinics, which offer in vitro fertilization treatment.
As of June 2023, 21 states mandate fertility insurance coverage, and 14 of those include in vitro fertilization coverage, but Indiana is not one of those states.
Families can have insurance that covers treatment, but it is not guaranteed.
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Treatment costs anywhere from $45,000 to $65,000, Vaughn said. Her insurance company covered up to $25,000 each round.
Stress can affect fertility, and finances are a large stressor for women, especially when they are trying to get pregnant. Most women don’t know how much that can impact their fertility, Vaughn said, and they don’t know the natural approaches to help.
“Everyone used to tell me, ‘Your stress level is too high,’ ” she said. “Well, yeah, it was, and there’s a reason why we couldn’t get pregnant. I mean, I had to go through surgery in order to get pregnant, but there’s a whole population out there that doesn’t need that. They just need help getting their systems balanced.”
Vaughn is launching her own company to help women find a natural approach to fertility treatment. She cannot share the name yet because it isn’t legally registered, but she expects it to be by early fall.
She is licensed in functional medicine, which looks at the environmental and lifestyle factors that lead to fertility issues, including sleep and relaxation, exercise, nutrition and stress. Vaughn said she wants people to know there are natural approaches that might be better than conventional ones.
One natural approach is acupuncture, which is a traditional Chinese medicine where thin needles are inserted in the body to treat pain. Lauren Warner, licensed acupuncturist at Northern Indiana Acupuncture, said about half of her business comes from women wanting fertility help.
Warner said acupuncture can help stress relief, which is why most women choose it. Clients have told her their anxiety for treatment isn’t as bad because of acupuncture, and it allowed their bodies to relax.
Acupuncture causes “micro-injuries” all over the body, Warner said, causing an increased blood flow, which moves oxygen and nutrients and works as anti-inflammatory treatment for muscle tension. The increased blood circulation helps fertility patients.
“There’s been studies showing that you’ll get increased blood flow to your uterine arteries, which helps thicken your endometrial lining, which is better for the implantation of the embryo,” Warner said.
Each treatment session is about one hour, and Warner recommends women do about four to five treatments, starting with the two weeks leading up to transfer if they’re doing in vitro fertilization. Warner sees women at all stages in their fertility journeys, she said, but it’s more common to see women who have been trying to get pregnant for a couple of years.
Warner charges $140 for patients’ first acupuncture session and $75 for each following.
“I can see you five times, and that’s less than $500, which isn’t as big of a pill to swallow,” she said. “It’s a really small amount when you’re considering the grand total. And if it can just help with the stress and anxiety or gives a little better odds of being successful, patients are usually fine paying for it.”
Science of fertility
Although acupuncture can help with fertility, Warner said it shouldn’t replace going to a gynecologist for treatment. One area doctor she recommends is Christopher Stroud, obstetrician and gynecologist at Fertility and Midwifery Care Center, 10228 Dupont Circle Drive East.
Stroud’s practice uses the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, which focuses on the science of fertility and helping people with fertility problems. Stroud said the Creighton model is considered to be a natural approach to fertility because its doctors don’t perform in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination.
“I like the idea of it being problem-based or disease-based,” he said. “Sometimes it’s so simple. … It’s getting at the why and not just getting at the end result.”
Most couples go to him with concerns about paying for treatment because their insurance doesn’t cover infertility services. But because he is looking at why women are struggling to get pregnant, insurance can cover his services.
“If you have thyroid disease, your medical insurance pays to have your thyroid repaired. … That’s a disease state,” Stroud said. “So, what we communicate – rightfully and truthfully – to the insurance company is that I’m treating the disease state. Now, I hope she gets pregnant, but I’m treating the disease state.”
Although companies might cover his treatment, Stroud said patients can still pay a lot depending on their plan.
“It can be completely covered and still unaffordable,” he said. “Your deductible might be $10,000, and that means you owe $10,000. It’s by no means easy for everyone, even if they have what they think is good insurance.”
A lonely experience
Haley Bubser, mental health counselor at Rediscovering You LLC, had her own problems with infertility and said it was a lonely experience. She said there is a lot of stigma around infertility, and no one she spoke to seemed to provide the same guidance.
Bubser struggled to get pregnant about seven years ago and said she wasn’t given much education on treatment options or the cost. She had to do her own research to learn what the next steps were.
“I didn’t know anything about my body,” Bubser said. “It was like, ‘This is what we think it is. We’re not going to give you any information on it. We’re just going to give you this pill and see how it goes. If that doesn’t work, then we’re just going to give you a different pill.’ ”
Bubser was referred to Midwest Infertility Services. Although she liked the medical practice, Bubser said she still was never given information about what was wrong with her body or any changes she could make other than taking medication.
“I didn’t feel like we had much agency in the whole process,” Bubser said. “If we wanted a child, we had to do what the doctor said and pay for what they said to pay for.”
Her insurance didn’t cover fertility services, and Bubser paid out of pocket for every appointment, treatment and medication until she found out she was pregnant.
As a mental health counselor, Bubser wanted to work with women who have fertility problems. She said many of her patients also struggle with the treatment price and feel helpless.
Bubser believes her experiences have made it easier to connect and be empathetic with patients.
“I felt very alone. But now, looking back, it was a blessing because it led me to the work I’m doing now,” she said. “If I didn’t feel as alone and silenced as I did, I don’t think I would then want to make it my life’s work.”
Doctors’ offices should refer patients to therapists and support groups, Bubser said, because they should be focused on the woman as a whole – not just the fertility issues.
She believes the stigma surrounding infertility is changing, however, allowing more women to speak up about their problems and seek different forms of treatment. Social media has helped because it showcases everyday people, she said.
“One of the best things about being a therapist is hearing about how your client is being supported outside of therapy, not just by their friends and family, but by the community,” Bubser said. “We need to make sure women no longer are feeling like they have to do it alone.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/natural-approaches-help-stress-cost-associated-with-infertility/article_2d605b1c-20f9-11ee-ae05-cf06dff5bcc1.html | 2023-07-15T04:25:53 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/natural-approaches-help-stress-cost-associated-with-infertility/article_2d605b1c-20f9-11ee-ae05-cf06dff5bcc1.html |
Mike Galbraith and Ryan Twiss have navigated two complex grant programs as they encouraged, coached and prodded northeast Indiana’s leaders to apply for money that could help their communities’ dreams come true.
Now, the two men are ready to do it all again with READI 2.0 – once they find out next month what rules the Indiana Economic Development Corp. establishes for awarding $500 million to regions throughout the state.
Two pools of money have breathed life into economic development projects throughout the region since 2016. First, the Regional Cities Initiative offered a $42 million grant to be distributed among various projects in northeast Indiana. Then, the READI program – short for Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative – brought an additional $50 million to the region in early 2022.
READI money came from Indiana’s share of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, which meant strict federal rules applied when distributing the money. READI 2.0’s $500 million was included as a line in the state budget the General Assembly passed in April, which means federal rules won’t be a stumbling block. But the state’s rules aren’t expected to revert to those followed for Regional Cities.
Galbraith, a consultant, and Twiss, vice president of regional initiatives for NEI, say experience gained during the two previous economic development grant programs has prepared them to pivot as needed, however, for READI 2.0.
Although northeast Indiana isn’t guaranteed to receive any of the $500 million, the men say the region’s record of leveraging previous grants to secure private investment shows money sent here generates impressive results.
Northeast Indiana distributed more than $41 million in Regional Cities grants to 27 projects that resulted in almost $259 million in total investment – or more than six times the state’s investment. The region almost doubled that return rate with READI by leveraging more than $48 million awarded to 21 projects toward more than $536 million in total investment – or more than 11 times the state’s investment.
All other options
IEDC officials have advised the ideal breakdown for funding Regional Cities and READI projects would be 20% state government, 20% local government and 60% private investors. That breakdown is unlikely to change for READI 2.0.
Rather than enforce the standard for individual projects, state officials have applied it to the region’s entire slate of grant approvals. Some projects, including walking and biking trails, would struggle to secure 60% of the cost from private investors.
The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority, a five-member board, reviews grant requests from throughout the region. Member counties are Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley.
Galbraith and Twiss work on behalf of NEI to guide developers and officials as they pull together the detailed information required for successful applications. NEI is the newly adopted name for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership.
Galbraith said the growing pains experienced while establishing practices for the Regional Cities Initiative made it easier for northeast Indiana officials to meet requirements laid out by the first READI program.
Both programs have required developers to have all other necessary funding committed to the project before requesting a grant. IEDC officials said grants should be awarded only to those developers who exhausted all other options for funding their projects.
That was certainly true for The Lofts at Headwaters Park, Twiss said. The six-story, mixed-use project will include apartments, townhomes, retail space and a 651-space parking garage supporting the building and providing parking for Headwaters Park events, the Arts Campus and other downtown attractions.
Indianapolis-based developer Barrett & Stokely first filed paperwork with city officials in fall of 2019 for a project then estimated at $68 million. Four years later, construction is finally starting in earnest, and the price tag has ballooned by almost one-third to $98 million, driven by contamination found in the ground and pandemic-related supply shortages.
Twiss said one of the developers’ representatives approached him at the project’s groundbreaking in April, offered a hug and whispered, “This project was dead without this” grant from the READI program.
“The project was in real peril,” Twiss said, adding that the Capital Improvement Board, Fort Wayne City Council and the Allen County Commissioners also contributed to the effort. “The whole community really rallied to make that project happen.”
Differing approaches
The READI program’s concept was easier for economic development and elected officials throughout the region to grasp after their Regional Cities experience.
“We didn’t have to train people in what (information) they had to give us,” Galbraith said, citing financing, engineering, site control and environmental details as examples.
Smaller projects received more attention to bring developers up to speed on the submission process, he said.
“We worked with quite a bit of small towns this time,” Galbraith said.
Project examples and the grants they were approved for include:
• The $3.5 million Avilla housing development, $760,000;
• The $18 million Ossian north development, $3 million; and
• The $28 million Topeka workforce housing project, $3 million.
Twiss highlighted two projects – Little River Lofts in Huntington and the Gatke Warehouse & Lofts in Warsaw – as examples of projects that renovate existing downtown buildings.
“It’s exciting to see those towns investing in themselves,” he said.
Local economic development officials are being more proactive about housing and site development. They are identifying where new housing should be, the potential buyers and what amenities they will want in a home.
Millennials want walkability, which involves an urban setting rather than a suburban one, said Twiss, who said he falls in the demographic category. They also prize higher-end fixtures over spacious floor plans and 1-acre lots.
“I know I’d rather cook dinner in a nice kitchen than mow a big yard,” he said.
A significant role
The Regional Cities and READI programs each funded at least one project in all 11 northeast Indiana counties that joined forces to form the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership in 2007. But that doesn’t mean money was distributed to the counties equally.
Regional Partnership staff and consultants compiled a winning submission for each of the economic development programs based on priorities set by the organization’s board of directors. Each of the member counties is represented on that sprawling board that includes about 40 active and honorary members.
The governing body agreed that investing heavily in Fort Wayne would increase tourism, population growth and job opportunities throughout the region. As a result, 15 projects were funded in Fort Wayne between the two programs, more than twice as many as the second-place county, Noble, which received grant approval for six projects.
The bid for Regional Cities money was more than 200 pages long, included 70 projects and took a team more than eight months to assemble. The extensive proposal focused on improving quality of place to attract younger generations to the region, an effort dubbed The Road to One Million, referring to the region’s population goal.
The application for READI funds was 308 pages and included 130 proposed projects that fell into three categories: workforce growth; downtown vibrancy; and entrepreneurship and innovation.
Twiss and Galbraith have not yet begun assembling their submission for READI 2.0 money.
Regional Development Authority members previously have stressed that projects approved for grants aren’t necessarily the region’s largest or most impressive. Electric Works, for example, didn’t receive money from either program. Instead, timing plays a significant role in the process, because only those projects that are ready to go during the grant-making window are considered.
State officials wanted all project grant requests evaluated and decided before the end of 2022, a deadline the Regional Development Authority met.
Deadlines and other requirements for READI 2.0 are scheduled to be revealed by IEDC staff in August.
“The process will be a little different,” Galbraith said, “but we’re definitely making a pitch.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/officials-prepare-for-economic-development-grants-from-readi-2-0/article_c5c9def4-fa8a-11ed-b3f9-0bd68b40588c.html | 2023-07-15T04:25:59 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/officials-prepare-for-economic-development-grants-from-readi-2-0/article_c5c9def4-fa8a-11ed-b3f9-0bd68b40588c.html |
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Arnetta Scruggs lives in Indianapolis, but the Fort Wayne native frequently travels the interstate that separates the two metro areas by about 125 miles.
“I call it dual citizenship,” Scruggs said, only part jokingly.
Her Summit City visits aren’t just about visiting family or friends. Scruggs is mission-minded, and her focus is influencing youth – particularly Black males.
“Gentle, but a giant,” Denita Washington said, describing Scrugg’s personality and style.
“She is in a role different from me, female in a male-dominated space, but she does really well. She’s a connector who is able to connect young men to other men,” said Washington, founder of the mentoring group Girlz Rock.
Scruggs is founder and executive director of a similar organization, the Bloom Project Inc. On Sunday, the group will host its first Kings Feast in Fort Wayne since the coronavirus pandemic put many annual events on pause.
The first Kings Feast was in 2011 in Fort Wayne. About 50 youth engaged with 30 adult male professionals.
About 300 people, including parents and some adult mentors, are expected to attend this weekend’s learning and networking event at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
“We haven’t had one in three years, so it’s kind of our introductory coming back,” Scruggs said.
Kings Feast is for males ages 12 to 18, who are required to attend in business attire. Rise Advisors founder and CEO Michael V. Ledo, one of the first Kings Feast participants, is the scheduled keynote speaker.
Men and boys take center stage at Bloom Project events, even though Scruggs is the visionary.
“A lot of times our Black males are only on TV if they’re an athlete or there’s something negative happening,” said Scruggs, a Wayne High School graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in mass communication from Tennessee State University.
Scruggs doesn’t have biological children, but her nurturing gives her motherlike status.
“Kings in Bloom would tell you different, but I have not birthed any children,” said Scruggs, who expects her nonprofit to launch programming in a third city this year.
The Bloom Project started as an organization in 2014 in Indianapolis and in 2015 in Fort Wayne because of the success of the Kings Feast Symposium.
“Today, nobody sits at a dining room table, so it was all about breaking bread,” Scruggs said, recalling the first feast.
Each initial participant was given a watch – a tangible reminder about the time management discussion that occurred during that first event. Every year, a different gift is presented to the youth attending, Scruggs said.
Her grandfather, Ezelle Stephens, had the nickname “Bloom,” according to the organization’s website. Scruggs wants to continue her family’s legacy of helping others.
Bloom Project’s mission is to develop the next generation of future leaders by helping them with social, leadership, financial literacy and other skills.
Along with Kings Feast, named to help youth think of themselves as royalty, Bloom Project has two other primary programs. In Fort Wayne, Project King meets for three hours the first Saturday each month at the Renaissance YMCA, and Royal MENtality, which focuses on college and career prep.
“We don’t force college on any of them,” Scruggs said, “but we do say ‘What is your plan after graduation?’ ”
One reason Scruggs chose Tennessee State was because alumna media personality Oprah Winfrey became a role model.
At Tennessee State, Scruggs co-hosted a radio talk show, but her career shifted toward her major concentration.
“We learned you don’t really get paid a lot, unless you are Oprah,” Scruggs said. “Mass communication was a love, but it wasn’t as big as wanting to help people.”
Even in college, she was doing that.
Scruggs, who has also a master’s degree in social work from IUPUI, was president of the Indiana Club for two years at Tennessee State.
“I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just a social club, but that we were giving back to the community,” she said.
Giving back meant mentoring, and Scruggs said she intentionally requested connections with youth who were “on the cusp” of being expelled.
“I’m really big on making sure that there’s an impact that’s being made,” she said.
Ripple effect of mentoring
The programming Scruggs has helped orchestrate had an impact on Clarence White, who is now 26 and working at MartinRiley architects-engineers.
White met Scruggs when he was in eighth or ninth grade, attending a Kings Feast at his father’s suggestion. He recalls learning practical skills, including tying a necktie and how to find a career that matched his interests.
White still recalls a demonstration during a Bloom Project event that illustrated the benefit of drive. A speaker told a group of about 60 youth that if they want something, they’ve got to go get it.
“You have to be hungry for it, and you can’t let nobody stop you,” the speaker said, echoing advice White said Scruggs would give.
The speaker pulled out a $20 bill and held it in his hand.
The clock was ticking, but nobody moved for what White said “had to be five minutes.”
Finally, one youth walked up to the speaker and grabbed the $20 bill.
“That message just stuck with me,” White said. “I was like, yeah; OK. I understand.”
Today, White is a Purdue University alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in building construction management.
And he’s also an entrepreneur, who has branded merchandise and his services under the moniker “Keep Your Dreams Alive.” Through that, White offers services including photography and video, records podcasts and also music reviews on YouTube. He hosted his first art charity event last year, raising money for a local nonprofit that caters to women.
“Just to see the smiles on their faces was a blessing,” White said.
Full-time work
This is the first year Scruggs has turned Bloom Project into her full-time job. She said grants are funding the position.
Scruggs keeps an active social media presence, which helps generate donations, and has received support from other interests focused on community impact, including Foellinger Foundation.
In less than two weeks, July 24-26, Bloom Project is hosting a college experience event for young Black males in eighth through 12th grades. With Foellinger funding, the event is also in partnership with the Purdue University Fort Wayne Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Scruggs said she has good support teams in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. And she’s looking to build connections so that Bloom Project can branch out to a third city. People in a couple of communities have reached out. Scruggs said she’s weighing whether the next city to launch in will be in Indiana or another state.
“We’re actually behind,” she said. “We wanted to be in a different city by now, but COVID kind of slowed us down.”
While catering to young males, the Bloom Project programming that includes parents – especially dads – is crucial, said Washington, of Girlz Rock.
Scruggs “likes to work on the family,” Washington said. “We can work on the kids, but we still have to sometimes send them back into spaces of unhealed families.”
Scruggs is gifted at facilitating and connecting, striking the right balance to help influence youth so they are more empowered and equipped than “when they came in the door,” said Washington, who is also the Adams Township trustee.
Sajatta Wright has known Scruggs since seventh grade when they attended Village Woods Middle School.
“Arnetta has always been outgoing.... She’ll make you get out there and meet people and will introduce you to people so that you make connections, and I love that,” said Wright, who is Scruggs’ site operation director in Fort Wayne. She helps with logistics, oversees service projects and ensures mentors are in place.
Wright’s son Aamani Wright-Thompson, now 23, went to a three-day Kings Feast in Fort Wayne and “loved it,” she said. He encouraged the expanded programming in Fort Wayne and has returned to occasionally help mentor Bloom Project youth.
“He used to be so shy when he was younger,” Wright said of her son. “He’s not so much anymore.”
Wright and Scruggs touch base at least once weekly, through phone calls or text messages, about how Bloom Project can have a positive impact on youth.
Scruggs’ favorite saying, Wright said, is: “We don’t have to birth them to love them because all of them are our kids.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/visionary-behind-bloom-project-believes-in-having-impact-with-young-males/article_db3021d4-1481-11ee-a55e-1b1f527702f5.html | 2023-07-15T04:26:11 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/visionary-behind-bloom-project-believes-in-having-impact-with-young-males/article_db3021d4-1481-11ee-a55e-1b1f527702f5.html |
Anyone with information on the suspect can contact Detective Robert Carney at 219-924-7503, ext. 239. Tips can also be made to Griffith police…
GRIFFITH — Police are searching for a person who recently stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Walgreens store.
The suspect fled the scene in an "older-style" SUV, police said. The window on the driver's side was covered with either a bag or plastic. The vehicle may have a front driver's side steel wheel or could be missing a hub cap.
The suspect stole hundreds of dollars of merchandise from a Walgreens in Griffith, police said.
Anyone with information on the suspect can contact Detective Robert Carney at 219-924-7503, ext. 239. Tips can also be made to Griffith police's anonymous tip hotline, 219-922-3085.
"By collaborating together, we can help ensure the safety of our community," police said in a post on Facebook.
The suspect drove away in an "older-style" SUV, police 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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MICHIGAN CITY — Police are investigating the shooting of a 37-year-old Gary man Friday in the 500 block of Pleasant Avenue.
Officers responded to the scene around 10:35 a.m. after they received a report of a gunshot-wound victim. The man was wounded in his right shoulder, police said. An officer provided first aid to the victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital. He was later taken to a Chicago area hospital for additional care.
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Tribes mark 75 years of voting rights, but leaders say they remain vigilant
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY — Nearly 100 tribal leaders, voting rights activists and tribal members celebrated the 75th anniversary on Friday of the groundbreaking case that cleared the way for Native people to vote in state and local elections.
They also honored the first Arizona tribal members who attempted to secure the fundamental right in 1924, as well as contemporary voting advocates.
But 75 years after the groundbreaking affirmation of the rights of Indigenous people to cast ballots, tribes say they are still fighting attempts to suppress the Native vote.
The anniversary event, organized by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, featured speeches by Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation President Bernadine Burnette. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes sent video greetings.
"We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us," Lewis said.
He acknowledged a group of elders from his tribe who have long advocated for equal voting rights and human rights for Indigenous peoples. He also paid homage to the late longtime activist and ITCA staffer Alida Monteil and former Gila River Councilwoman Brenda Robertson, who recently died. Lewis also said that if tribal members had been able to vote when the tribe's water had been stolen in the late 19th century, history may have been different.
Burnette honored the Yavapais from her own tribe who won a pivotal battle in Native voting rights, Frank Harrison and Fort McDowell Chairman Harry Austin.
"I knew Frank Harrison personally," Burnette said. "Because of him and Mr. Austin, we could exercise our opinions. Voting impacts lives in many ways, she said, and she admonished the gathering to not be apathetic and think that their voice doesn't count.
Burnette said that what her fellow tribal members did was a "given, not a privilege or a right, but a given for American citizens in this country."
ITCA also showed a video detailing the history of the fight for Native voting rights in Arizona, featuring Harrison and the late Fort McDowell President Clinton Pattea.
Voting rights history:Native people won the right to vote in 1948, but the road to the ballot box is still bumpy
Why tribes in Arizona celebrate July 15, 1948
Four years after Native people were made U.S. citizens, two Gila River tribal members, Peter Porter and Rudolf Johnson, filed suit to affirm that they had the same right to vote in elections as other citizens. Their suit was denied on the basis that Native Americans were considered "wards" of the U.S., and thus were unable to register or vote.
Two Fort McDowell Yavapais saw a way around that. Frank Harrison was a decorated veteran of World War II and had previously advocated for tribal members to obtain good-paying construction jobs at Bartlett Dam. He returned home a war hero to Fort McDowell, about 30 miles northeast of Phoenix.
At that time, Yavapais and other Native people in Arizona had homes with no running water, electricity or floors. His parents as well as other Native elders, who were denied old age benefits, had to work hard just to eke out a living. Harrison determined that conditions would never change unless Indians could vote to change them.
He and a fellow Yavapai, tribal Chairman Harry Austin, met with civil rights attorneys Richard Harless, Lemuel Mathews and Ben Mathews to plan how to proceed. In 1947, Harrison and Austin walked into the Maricopa County Courthouse and attempted to register to vote. County Recorder Roger G. Laveen denied them, citing the state law.
The Yavapais left, and they and their attorneys immediately filed suit. After being turned down in Superior Court, they appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, where they prevailed.
The state threw them a curveball, in the form of literacy and language tests that tribal members had to pass to be given a ballot. That and other barriers, including getting polling places in remote reservation communities, were overcome after 20 years of struggle and the Voting Rights Act, which placed Arizona on a list of states that were required to "pre-clear" any voting policies or laws through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tribal voting advocates are still fighting. In 2022, ITCA signed onto a lawsuit that seeks to overturn two Arizona laws that instituted stringent requirements to prove residency, which many tribal members and rural residents can't meet, and that require registrars to purge voting records under circumstances the bills' opponents say would suppress tribal voting.
"We know it's no accident," Lewis said. "These laws targeted our tribal communities."
Angela Willeford of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, one of two community vote award winners, said the Native vote turned the tide in the 2022 election for Hobbs.
"The Native vote accounts for 4% of the total turnout," she said. "Hobbs won by a margin of 3%." She also called for more Native people to volunteer to work in elections since they understand that tribal IDs are valid and other issues that may occur when Indians go to polling places to cast their vote.
Robert Jackson of Gila River, the other award winner, was honored for his voter information forums, where he brought in elected officials and candidates to showcase their positions to tribal voters.
Lewis added, "We show up because we know that it matters who sits in those state offices, those federal offices, on our state and federal courts, and especially on the Supreme Court."
"It sure makes a difference for tribes in Arizona," Burnette said. "We laid the foundation; you're here to uphold this right and carry on."
Debra Krol reports on Indigenous communities at the confluence of climate, culture and commerce in Arizona and the Intermountain West. Reach Krol at debra.krol@azcentral.com. Follow her on Twitter at @debkrol.
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HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s been just over 24 hours since the disappearance of 25-year-old Carlee Russell who was last seen on the side of I-459 S near Exit 10. Hundreds of people spent the day searching for her and spreading the word on social media.
It’s been a very emotional day for Russell’s family and friends as they try to process what happened Thursday night. Some of her friends say they feel helpless but are doing everything they can to bring her home safely.
“It just seems like something you see on a movie. It just doesn’t seem real,” Kalandra Blake, one of Russell’s friends, said.
Russell’s family and friends wasted no time Friday organizing a search. From physical searches to flyers to social media posts, hundreds immediately took to spreading the word about her disappearance.
“You want to do everything but I don’t know, just the stages that we’re in right now is kind of hard to gauge what more we can do at this time,” Blake said.
“There’s been so many people just reaching out and sharing across every platform, I think it’s going viral? So I think that’s definitely going to help bring her home,” says Russell’s friend Sydney Broady.
It’s clear by the number of people showing up to help find Russell how loved she is. Her friends praised her kindhearted spirit and reflected on some of their favorite things about her.
“She has a huge heart, she’s just always been for anyone,” Russell’s friend D’Kota Wyatt said.
“Carlee is just a lover of life,” Russell’s friend Kennedi Spurling said.
Russell’s friends say they won’t rest until she’s back home.
“We had plans. We had plans to be doctors, lawyers, nurses and I just know our story doesn’t end here,” Spurling said. “She has a family that she loves and that loves her.”
“We’re going to be there for her in this time and we got your back, girl,” Wyatt said.
Russell’s family and friends had a search party command center at the Hoover Met Friday. They plan to set it up again and resume the search Saturday at 8 a.m. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/friends-of-missing-hoover-woman-search-and-pray-for-her-safe-return/ | 2023-07-15T04:38:30 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/friends-of-missing-hoover-woman-search-and-pray-for-her-safe-return/ |
MILTON, Wash — Change is coming to a small neighborhood in Milton.
Earlier this week, work began to clear out space for a megachurch along Taylor Street.
The Salvation Slavic Baptist Church applied to build the church in April 2019. Plans for the church include a 92,000-square-foot sanctuary, a 7,500-square-foot gym, and a school building with 26 classrooms. The plan also includes 546 parking spots.
But many residents say this change is not welcome.
Chris Phillips says she was against the project since it was announced, but could only watch as dozens of trees were torn out to make room for the megachurch this week. Phillips says the neighborhood simply can’t support something this big.
“We really feel that the city has let us down,” she said. “Their traffic report showed how much traffic this was going to bring to the community, and it was way too big. It’s the size of the Safeway store out on Meridian and the size of the parking lot in front of the Safeway store. That is not appropriate in a single-family zone!”
Cheryl Reid-Simons lives across from the future church site, and she says the land could be put to better use by serving a vital need for Milton.
“Because this was zoned for single-family residential, this church going in is taking out a huge chunk of the available land in this area to build housing,” Reid-Simons said.
Now Reid-Simons says she has to say goodbye to her neighbors as they move out of the area, and is starting to wonder if her family is next to leave.
“My wife and I were talking about this last night, we had thought that this was our forever home, but we’re not so sure anymore,” she admits. “We’re going to keep an eye out on the lake level and how traffic goes, but…it’s tough.”
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County has achieved an impressive recycling rate, reaching 78 percent and securing the second spot among all 67 counties in the State of Florida.
This marks the second time Collier County has met the statewide goal, demonstrating a three-percentage-point increase from the previous year.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) released the 2022 recycling ranks, revealing that Collier County, along with Charlotte County and Lee County, all ranked in the top five.
According to FDEP data, Collier County recycled approximately 1.3 million tons out of the 1.7 million tons of waste collected in 2022, surpassing the 75 percent benchmark set by the FDEP. The recycled materials include plastics, paper, cardboard, and metal, as well as chemicals, batteries, foam, light bulbs, and electronics.
Kari Hodgson, director of solid waste for Collier County, emphasized the importance of proper disposal and recycling. “We want to preserve our landfill space for that other standard trash. The things that can’t be recycled. That is less toxic.”
She encouraged residents to drop off bulbs, oil, and hazardous home waste at designated centers instead of throwing them in the regular trash. The county aims to preserve landfill space for non-recyclable waste, especially items that may pose environmental risks.
“Batteries are a great example. We want people to bring their batteries here because they start fires. It’s a huge, huge problem,” she said.
In terms of community engagement, Hodgson mentioned, “We get over 90,000 customers a year at our recycle centers. People in Collier County care,” she urged residents. “We live in paradise. Let’s preserve our paradise. Don’t worry about if you’re doing it right. Just do it.”
She further emphasized the collective impact, saying, “Every little bit makes a difference. Every can makes a difference. Every roll of toilet paper makes a difference. We can make a difference in Collier County.”
Residents expressed their satisfaction with the county’s recycling efforts, highlighting the convenience and positive impact on the environment.
Karl Heien, a Naples resident, shared his experience, saying, “Always accommodating. They’ll help you unload if you need it. It makes life easy.” He further mentioned, “I live a few miles, really a mile away. It’s really easy to come here. I’ve told a lot of people about it too.”
Regarding the significance of recycling, Karl Heien emphasized, “I would say start recycling. It’s great for the environment. Stop throwing all this stuff out in the dump. It’s gonna be full one of these days, and all of the runoff is not good.”
He added, “I like to do my part to keep our world clean,” noting the ease of recycling, “It can’t get any easier. I don’t even have to get out of the car.” | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/07/14/collier-county-ranks-second-in-florida-for-recycling/ | 2023-07-15T04:49:45 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/07/14/collier-county-ranks-second-in-florida-for-recycling/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fun Fest kicked off in Kingsport on Friday with the annual Fun Fest parade.
The parade is a big event for those in the area, with people gathering bright and early to get a spot to watch.
“We’ve had chairs out here since well before 8:00 this morning. So people are ready,” said Fun Fest Director Emily Thompson.
Thompson said the parade is just one example of the sense of community in Kingsport.
“Community unity is really the important piece of Fun Fest, that’s why it was created and why it continues to grow. We’re blessed to be in an area, a city, a region that really focuses on that. And so the Fun Fest parade is kind of the example of that. It’s everybody,” said Thompson.
The number of cars and floats in the parade is significant to the parade as well, lining the streets of downtown Kingsport.
“We had over a hundred entries this year for the parade, which, of course, every entry can be multiple vehicles. So at least that will be present. We’ve got quite a few full streets already. And their packed as tight as they can get them,” said Thompson.
The parade also brings people back to town who have previously moved away. Austin Weaver, a former Kingsport resident, recently moved to Knoxville but chose to come back for the celebration because of what he believes makes the parade so special.
“I think we get to see what’s really branching out in our community and different businesses, different things such as awarenesses. We can see what all is going on in Kingsport,” Weaver said.
The parade is only the beginning of the Fun Fest activities, all leading up to the Fun Fest Concerts from July 21–23. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fun-fest-kicks-off-in-kingsport-with-annual-parade/ | 2023-07-15T04:57:51 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fun-fest-kicks-off-in-kingsport-with-annual-parade/ |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local Girl Scout was among several who were recently honored for their leadership and making a positive difference in the community.
Riley Ottinger of Greeneville earned the Gold Award, the highest award in the Girl Scouts, for partnering with Save the Children and the Mosheim Public Library to build interchangeable “book boards” at a local park.
The boards feature pages from a picture book, allowing children to read the story as they walk through the park.
“The storyboards, I actually came up with the idea while on vacation in Colorado,” Ottinger said. “A park had a similar thing, and I thought that was perfect.”
The boards can be changed to display a new story.
“As long as we switch out the storyboards, it’ll still be there once I’m out of the program,” Ottinger said.
Only around 6% of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/girl-scout-honored-for-creating-book-boards-in-local-park/ | 2023-07-15T04:57:57 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/girl-scout-honored-for-creating-book-boards-in-local-park/ |
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An Amtrak train was damaged after crashing into a truck with a trailer at a Polk County crossing on Friday evening, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Fire officials said that the crash happened near 1845 E. Memorial Blvd.
Amtrak officials told News 6 that the crash happened around 7 p.m. while the truck-trailer was obstructing the track. The crash caused the lead locomotive of Amtrak Train 92 to derail, officials added.
According to Amtrak, the company is working with first responders to move around 166 passengers and 10 crew members from the train to a shelter.
No information has been provided about any possible injuries or casualties involved in the crash.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Police went into action on Friday night after a shooting was reported in Orlando.
According to the police department, the shooting happened near 5400 Millenia Lakes Boulevard around 9:31 p.m.
News 6 reporter Troy Campbell reported seeing police at the SpringHill Suites at Millenia hotel as detectives investigated what happened.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The parents of 25-year-old Carlethia “Carlee” Russell, who was last seen on the side of I-459 S near Exit 10 Thursday night, spoke with CBS 42 about her disappearance.
Talitha and Carlos Russell are currently on the way to Alabama from Atlanta to join organizers with search efforts. They believe that Carlee was intentionally lured out of her car and abducted after spotting a toddler walking alongside the edge of the interstate. They pray for her safe return.
A $25,000 reward is being offered in exchange for any information about her disappearance or whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call Hoover Police Department at 205-444-7562. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 to remain anonymous. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/parents-of-missing-hoover-woman-speak-on-disappearance-and-search-efforts/ | 2023-07-15T04:58:31 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/parents-of-missing-hoover-woman-speak-on-disappearance-and-search-efforts/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — While catastrophic collapses from sinkholes are rare, they can still pose a threat.
In Tampa Bay, an area known as "sinkhole alley" due to favorable conditions, many homeowners may not realize they don't have sinkhole coverage until it's too late.
This week, a sinkhole in Seffner opened up for the third time in ten years. The collapse killed 37-year-old Jeffrey Bush in 2013.
Tampa Bay tops the list in the majority of claims for sinkholes, said Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute.
"Sinkhole coverage is not included in a standard home insurance policy," Friedlander said." However, state of Florida law requires all insurers to offer."
Friedlander said the numbers differ per person, but on average, a single sinkhole coverage policy could cost about $5,000. However, claims run well more than $100,000.
"Is it worth, say, $5,000 added to your policy? That's what each homeowner has to decide if they want to take the chance, just like any other insurance," Friedlander said.
Sinkhole insurance coverage is an add-on, also called an endorsement. The coverage is also an additional deductible.
It is not included in what's called "catastrophic ground cover collapse" coverage, which has to meet certain criteria for coverage.
"Certainly, it's a serious problem, but with a little bit of due diligence, most of us are safe and we can buy homes feeling rather secure," Dr. Tony Randazzo, professor emeritus of geological sciences at the University of Florida, said.
Randazzo said there are several ways to survey whether your home is on land prone to sinkholes. For instance, contacting a geological consulting firm or a civil engineering firm can be an option.
Randazzo notes the catastrophic collapses are rare, testing can verify the true risks your home faces. He notes if there are no symptoms of distress, the area is generally safe, but there are factors that may cause such symptoms.
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MEXIA, Texas — Mexia will welcome thousands to a downtown music festival July 21 - 22 that boasts 4 stages and more than 30 artists over two days. "Cindy Walker Days" is a fundraiser to help restore the historic home of Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter Cindy Walker, who called Mexia home for more than five decades.
Tickets are on sale now online and at the Mexia Chamber of Commerce office from July 17 - 20. The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on the BMI Cindy Walker Stage at the corner of McKinney and Commerce Streets. The stage will face a mural of Walker that has drawn tourists over the years. Singer-songwriters including Liz Rose, Trannie Anderson, Poet Hawkins, Big Joe Walker, Macy Dot Neal, Holly Tucker and more will perform at the festival.
Inside the Mexia Civic Center starting at noon on both days of the festival will be the Western Swing Stage, featuring acts like Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, Monte Warden and the Wagoneers, Hot Club of Cowtown, Tiger Alley, Ginny Mac and more.
The main stage is at Old Fort Parker between Mexia and Groesbeck. Gates will open each night at 6 p.m. Headliners including the Bellamy Brothers, Bob Wills' Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts, Kaitlin Butts, Sunny Sweeney, Brennen Leigh, Katie Shore and Melissa Carper and Rick Trevino will all play inside the fort's main stage.
The official after party both nights is at the legendary Cowboy Western Club on Highway 14 in Mexia and will have sets by the Texas Playboys, Diamondback, Monte Warden and the Wagoneers, Tiger Alley and Ginny Mac. Doors open each night at 8 p.m. and music starts after 9 p.m.
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Eight people were transported to the hospital, including six children, due to carbon monoxide poisoning at an apartment complex in Wilmington Friday afternoon.
At 12:29 p.m. the Wilmington Fire Department was alerted of a carbon monoxide alarm at 900 N. Madison Street, according to the police.
Fire department units searched the three-story apartment building and found nine people who needed medical attention.
Six of the patients were children and two were adults, who were all transported to the hospital. One patient refused treatment.
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Two of the children were placed in critical condition, according to officials. There is no word on the condition of the other patients.
Responding units found carbon monoxide readings over 500 parts per million (ppm) in the structure, which can be life threatening.
The cause of the carbon monoxide was found to be a gas-powered pressure washer being operated in the basement of the structure. The entire residence was ventilated and cleared of the CO and the situation was placed under control, police said.
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A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from jail last week continues to evade capture, but authorities said Friday they believe he may be growing “desperate” as he tries to live with little support while apparently camping in the rough terrain of northwestern Pennsylvania woodlands.
Lt. Col. George Bivens, the deputy commissioner of Operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, reiterated during a news conference that authorities believe Michael Burham, 34, remains in the area.
Bivens showed a brief video, apparently taken by a home security camera, that showed a man walking on a residential street. Bivens said authorities believe the man was Burham but declined to provide specific details about the video, or say when or where it was taken,
Authorities have said they believe someone is or may have been helping Burham evade capture, citing the discovery of “small stockpiles or campsites” in wooded areas in the general vicinity and that it was believed at least some of those might be associated with Burham. Bivens said the stockpiles consisted of “supplies that would assist him with a prolonged stay in a wooded area.”
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Bivens has said Burham taught himself survival skills and had military reserve training, but he said Friday the inmate is likely facing many difficulties as he tries to remain free.
“He's trying to live out there with very little support, and that’s hard to do for a long time,” Bivens said. “He needs to surrender. He needs to bring this to an end.”
Burham fled the Warren County jail in northwestern Pennsylvania in the late evening hours of July 6 by climbing on exercise equipment, going through a window and scaling down a rope fashioned from jail bedding, authorities have said. He was being held on $1 million bail and was charged with kidnapping, burglary and other counts.
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District Attorney Jason Schmidt, of Chautauqua County, New York, said in June that Burham was the prime suspect in the May 11 killing of Kala Hodgkin, 34, and a related arson in Jamestown, New York. Authorities also accused him of abducting an older couple in Pennsylvania while trying to evade capture before his arrest in South Carolina. Warren city police said Burham was considered “very dangerous.”
Officials in those states agreed to let Pennsylvania handle the initial prosecution, giving New York authorities more time to investigate the murder and arson cases. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/authorities-say-escaped-homicide-suspect-may-be-getting-desperate-living-in-wilderness/3604693/ | 2023-07-15T05:22:00 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/authorities-say-escaped-homicide-suspect-may-be-getting-desperate-living-in-wilderness/3604693/ |
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A Philadelphia police officer died from a medical emergency in South Philadelphia Friday evening.
Shortly before 9 p.m. witnesses saw a female officer unresponsive. The police officer was assigned to an overtime assignment on the 1800 block of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, the TJ Maxx and Homegoods parking lot, according to Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.
911 was called and officers who responded to the scene attempted CPR and the officer was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
At this time officials do not have any additional information as to what happened or why.
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Outlaw shared that the officer has been on the police force for at least 24 years.
“I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about her dedication and her commitment to the police department over the years,” Outlaw said.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration is celebrating 53 years of tradition.
Friday night, thousands of people packed the American Legion Mall downtown to hear their favorite R&B legends perform at the free outdoor concert.
"We are ready to set it off down here, OK," said Cathy Hollowell.
Thousands of people packed the American Legion Mall for one reason.
"I'm just here to have a good time. That's all that's on my mind," said Michelle Strong.
Some people sat for hours waiting to hear some of their favorite singers.
Many people like Bobby and Pat Mills have been attending the free concert since it started.
"This is our date night," said Pat.
They set up in the same spot every year.
"We enjoy the atmosphere and watching all the people," said Bobby.
The concert even attracts people from out of the state.
"It's beautiful weather. Everything is beautiful," said Cynthia Hayden.
Some felt like the event was more like a family reunion than a concert and the memories are what keep them coming back.
"Supporting our city. If we stop supporting this, then it will fade by the wayside," said Bobby.
"Just seeing everybody. Life is so short. People are dying. Just be out here with no trouble," said Hollowell.
Indiana Black Expo has a lot more events coming up.
Saturday is the All-White Affair concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Black and Minority Health Fair is happening all weekend.
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Richland-Bean Blossom to expand early childhood education, upgrade schools
Richland-Bean Blossom School Corp. is planning to undergo construction, expansion and improvement in the next two to three years, paid for by a $40 million bond.
The plan has been in the works for a few years. The school board completed required public hearings and approved lease resolutions during meetings May 15 and June 19. A six-part approach will allocate funds to areas in the school corporation most in need of attention:
- Edgewood Early Childhood Center
- Student Activity Center
- Edgewood Primary School
- Edgewood Intermediate School
- Edgewood High School kitchen
- School Renovations, Lighting and Security
In spring 2022, the school corporation hired Lancer Associates Architecture and The Skillman Corporation to conduct a facility assessment study, said Superintendent Jerry Sanders. The six proposed projects are rooted in some of the firm’s recommendations.
Edgewood to expand preschool facility
The Edgewood Early Childhood Center project will double its space with new facilities to accommodate more students. The preschool waitlist has accrued more than 100 students the past two years.
“There’s clear evidence across the county that there’s a lack of early childhood education for families,” Sanders said.
Building a new preschool will also free up space for primary school classrooms. This is one of the larger projects, and it’s being allotted a maximum of $14.5 million, according to Matt Schumaker of Stifel Public Finance.
Edgewood High School gym expansion, upgrades to primary and intermediate schools
Another $8 million will go toward the Student Activity Center project. The auxiliary gym at Edgewood High School is too small to safely and effectively accommodate high school and junior high events, Sanders said.
The projects for Edgewood Primary and Intermediate schools have similar needs. New carpeting and upgraded cabinetry will be factored into the renovation budget.
High school food service areas, better sound for athletics
The high school cafeteria and kitchen, board members agreed, need substantial renovation. One of the oldest facilities on campus, the kitchen has received the least amount of attention over the last 50 years, board member Larry DeMoss said.
Improvements to sports sound systems and lighting, parking lots and security are included in the last installment of the plan. In the past, visitors have struggled to hear the announcer in the football and track stadiums. But families want to hear their students’ names clearly, Sanders said.
“It’s all about creating some pride in our student athletes.”
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The undertaking will not raise property taxes, Assistant Superintendent Matt Irwin said.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 17. Board members will then authorize selling the bonds. Once the school corporation works with Lancer Associates and The Skillman Corp. to finalize project details, it will be able to open bidding at the end of this year or early 2024, Irwin said.
Construction is expected to start in 2024. Depending on the scope of each project, the timelines will vary. The Early Childhood Center and Student Activity Center should be completed in time for the 2025-26 school year. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/rb-b-to-improve-edgewood-schools-with-40-million-bond/70391604007/ | 2023-07-15T05:57:17 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/rb-b-to-improve-edgewood-schools-with-40-million-bond/70391604007/ |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Red, black and white paintings of men, women, the sun and other imagery can be found covered atop limestone in one West Texas town.
The Paint Rock pictographs are thought to have first surfaced approximately 2,000 years ago and for generations, one family has been offering scheduled tours to those interested in learning more about this historic location.
"Well, it was a place where they had a lot of ceremonies and various kinds of ceremonies," Painted Rocks tour guide Bill Campbell said. "Most of them had to do with the gods they worshipped or the things that might happen with the people such as when girls would be getting ready to get married and things like that."
Campbell's family has owned the ranch since 1880 and in 1930, his grandfather first started offering tours to the public.
After problems with vandalization, the owners were eventually able to create a safer environment.
When Campbell was born approximately 70 years ago, his mother took over the ranch and continued tours for the community.
"And since then, we have tried to maintain it so people can see the pictographs well, so we just try to make it so people can see them," he said.
According to Campbell, his family's location is home to the first solo sun markers discovered in the United States. His parents, Kay and Fred, both realized the pictographs correlate with the spring equinox and winter solstice.
Along with the help of a doctor in the area, the Campbells made this discovery in 1996.
"The paintings were always there but they did not know they were solar markers," Campbell said.
In fact, it is believed the pictographs were painted by an indigenous group called the Jumanos, who hunted buffalo and believed in gods and goddesses.
This group lived in West Texas and utilized a stone called hematite to paint meaningful symbols onto the rocks.
To see this artwork up-close, visitors can call 325-732-4376 or go to Facebook to schedule a tour.
Prices begin at $20 for a group of three adults and Campbell is honored to share this history with the world, or even just part of it. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/wanting-to-learn-west-texas-history-paint-rock-pictographs-offers-close-up-look-at-the-past/504-8df81ca3-d42e-430c-ba53-7e2c84d95326 | 2023-07-15T05:57:37 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/wanting-to-learn-west-texas-history-paint-rock-pictographs-offers-close-up-look-at-the-past/504-8df81ca3-d42e-430c-ba53-7e2c84d95326 |
ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas is home to many large businesses, including some of the largest wine producers in the country. A couple of months ago, we introduced you to one of those producers and explored the industry's rich history here in the Natural State.
A key ingredient to that history has been grape breeding, which is something the University of Arkansas has worked on for decades through its fruit breeding program.
Dr. Rene Threlfall is one of the scientists at the university's fruit research station. She explained that one of their goals is sustainability, so we can enjoy our favorite fruits grown right here in Arkansas— and a big focus is grapes.
“Table grapes originally and they also began crosses on wine grapes, back in the 70s, and 80s,” Dr. Threlfall described.
Wine is a thriving industry here in the Natural State, which has made for a perfect pair in their research.
“We have over 20 wineries in our state, and we have about 30 grape growers,” said Threlfall. “While that seems like not very many, it's actually really impactful in the economy of the state.”
She said the process of breeding grapes is kind of like making wine— they both take time and patience.
“One of the main reasons it takes decades is because, in grape vines, we don't really see fruit for three years,” said Threlfall. “So, you plant the plant, it grows the into the vine, the vine grows, and then the vine produces grapes, but not until about the third year.”
It’s a long journey to even get to that point.
“You're basically taking parts of female parts of one plant and male parts of another plant and mixing up the pollen and creating new seeds and then those become get planted and become selections,” Threlfall described.
It's a big undertaking that isn't done everywhere.
“There's not much great breeding happening all over the world, so it's very unique that we have that capability,” said Threlfall.
While it’s not an easy task the university has done it with the goal of growing more grapes here, rather than bringing them in from outside the state.
“To breed grapes that grow well in Arkansas, because this is a warmer, humid, rainy climate that is so it's not often the ideal situation that you have in other parts,” Dr. Threlfall explained.
Despite those tough conditions, their research has led to success.
“We've released four different cultivars of wine grapes,” said Dr. Threlfall. “The first two were opportunity and enchantment and then the last two that were released last year were dazzle and indulgence.”
Some of these grapes eventually made their way to Post Winery in Altus.
“They've been evaluating enchantment and opportunity and some of the other cultivars for probably over 10 years,” said Threlfall.
Enchantment has been the biggest success story of the four grapes. It was first developed in 1990 and patented in 2016. The white wine grape now makes up 75% of several bottles that sit on the shelves inside the Post family winery.
“A good five years before we even saw anything like that,” said Dr. Threlfall. “And that was because they had the planting established before we released the grape, so they were able to get a little bit of a head start.”
James Post is part of the team that has looked at and cared for these grapes provided by the university. He said it took a lot of trial and error to get the vines growing.
“The trials and different breeding’s trying to match rootstocks to different plants and just whatever sin tends to work and grow here. That's what's important,” Post described.
His family has been a staple in the Arkansas wine industry since the 1800s and he said it's exciting to continue being part of the history.
“It was really a nice feeling all this hard work and time starts to show,” Post added.
While the other three grapes haven't been able to be turned into wine and bottled for shelves just yet the vines are already at nurseries.
“These vines can be purchased at a commercial nursery and then those grape growers start growing the grapes,” said Dr. Threlfall.
Threlfall said this is another way for Arkansas to continue having an impact on the wine industry beyond just our state.
“The outreach is slow in terms of our impact because we really won't know probably for about 10 years until we see start seeing bottles of wine of the particular cultivars, commercially,” said Threlfall.
The university's fruit research station said it plans to release another new breed of grape they’ve been working on for over 10 years. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/university-of-arkansas-grape-fruit-breeding/91-0f3f88f8-d68f-4833-ab45-a8e01c4fe67b | 2023-07-15T06:07:11 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/university-of-arkansas-grape-fruit-breeding/91-0f3f88f8-d68f-4833-ab45-a8e01c4fe67b |
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Fairfield Police Department officials are looking for a 14-year-old girl after she went missing Thursday evening.
Officials say Brooke Mellomida is from Fairfield and was last seen around 5 p.m. in a gray sweatshirt and dark jeans in the Regatta Circle area.
She was last seen getting into a 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan California license plate, 8PZU706.
Brooke is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, about 175 pounds, with brown and blue dyed hair and blue eyes.
Her phone was last pinged by police near Laurel Creek Park and Cement Hill around 4:55 p.m. Friday, but she was not found.
Anyone with information about Brooke's whereabouts are encouraged to call Fairfield Police Department Dispatch at (707)-428-7300 and press option eight. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/fairfield-missing-14-year-old/103-46956325-3a0b-48bc-a748-66bc3f5a955c | 2023-07-15T06:20:53 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/fairfield-missing-14-year-old/103-46956325-3a0b-48bc-a748-66bc3f5a955c |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Thousands of people passed through the turnstiles at FNB Field, Friday, to watch the Harrisburg Senators take the field and to support the Broad Street Market.
The Senators will donate two dollars for every ticket sold during this weekend’s series against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. All the money will be going towards relief efforts for market vendors and their employees affected by the fire.
“I go there a couple times a year, and it was just sad," said Steve Harold, a Senators' season ticket holder and super fan.
“I know it’s a local landmark, so I think any cause to help support them is good," said Nathan Horn, who attended the game with his family.
Several fans in attendance told FOX43 that they have been to the Broad Street Market on numerous occasions. Season ticket holder Leann Heagy says she started going to the market six months ago and was sad when she learned about the loss.
“I worked in Harrisburg for a while and never went there. When I went there, I really enjoyed the food and stuff that was there," said Heagy. "It was disappointing to see that that happened.”
The Senators are one of several local businesses and organizations that are rallying to support the Broad Street Market. Team officials say it’s the least they can do to help.
“It’s good to know that after the trying times we had the past three years, that people are still willing to look out for each other and truly care about the community," said Alyson Horn, a Senators fan.
Fans hope to fill the stands all this weekend to cheer on their beloved Senators and support their community.
“Hopefully we pack the house and help them as much as we can," said Heagy. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-senators-fundraise-to-support-broad-street-market-baseball-sports-community-dauphin-county/521-9781dad9-5534-4556-a1dd-cdb97fa51d86 | 2023-07-15T06:27:05 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-senators-fundraise-to-support-broad-street-market-baseball-sports-community-dauphin-county/521-9781dad9-5534-4556-a1dd-cdb97fa51d86 |
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — As a loyal Crunch Fitness member since 2017, David Porter never expected to spend eight days in the Saint Alphonsus Intensive Care Unit with Legionnaries' disease.
"I didn't know if I was going to live," Porter said.
Porter was not the only one to contract the disease. Central District Health confirmed three cases, which were all reported in June.
Curtis Loveless, community and environmental health division administrator, said they traced the cases back to the Garden City Crunch Fitness on Lakeharbor Lane.
Experts were mostly concerned about the area around the hot tub since Legionnaries' disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, he said.
"It is a bacteria that will live in freshwater, typically water that is warmer in temperature," Loveless said. "It will often become aerosolized and inhaled by humans and then get into the lungs and cause symptoms similar to that of pneumonia."
The week before he got sick, Porter said he used the spa on several different days. His first symptoms began on May 30. What started out as a cough quickly turned into a fever and breathing problems.
After spending a day in the ICU, a nurse diagnosed him with Legionnaries' disease. Porter said he spent most of his time on oxygen.
"By that time, I was hallucinating because it blocks oxygen to your brain," Porter said.
Loveless said CDH collected samples from the aquatic area after the second case was reported on June 7. All of the samples came back negative.
"The hot tub only was tested because it is the only common link between all three patients," Loveless said.
Because of the results, Loveless said CDH does not believe there is a current public health threat to the community or Crunch Fitness gym members.
He said the issue was resolved quickly and that the gym closed the spa area down temporarily to fix anything problematic.
"No one should have any concern with continuing to use those facilities," Loveless said.
Aside from that, he does not know what other actions Crunch Fitness staff took. Any future mitigation efforts are up to the gym since CDH only regulates public pools.
He recommended all businesses with aquatic areas adhere to the Model Aquatic Health Code. Loveless also encourages people to be on the lookout for clean, safe and healthy facilities.
Loveless said CDH helped Crunch Fitness draft a letter to its members about the outbreak. It is unclear whether that letter was ever sent out.
Even though Porter has been out of the hospital for about a month, he said breathing is still somewhat difficult. He is also concerned about all the medical bills.
The eight-day hospital stay added up to nearly $90,000, Porter said. He plans on taking legal action against Crunch Fitness.
"They need to be held accountable," Porter said. "There's a health crisis going on due to water supplies or people neglecting to maintain water supplies."
Loveless said Legionella outbreaks are very rare, and he is unaware of any other recent outbreaks in Idaho.
The investigation is closed, and he said there have been no other cases reported.
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Capital Christian Church hosting guest speaker from Christian Arabic Services BISMARCK TRIBUNE STAFF Jul 15, 2023 34 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cliff Smith of Christian Arabic Services will be the guest speaker at Capital Christian Church services Sunday. Services are 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at 3838 Jericho Road in Bismarck. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Tags Mandolin Banjo Musical Instruments Lyric Guitar Dakota Cowboys Fiddle Offering Capital Christian Church Concert Needham Family Sport Event Bismarck Music Needhams Nashville Gospel Wes Daughenbaugh Christianity Worship Teacher Guest Sunday Service Media And Communication Job Market Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular STEER Inc. hosts annual barbecue in Bismarck STEER Inc. will host its annual beef barbecue in July, with male quartet The Guardians performing. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | Omny Studio
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JT Rice-North Dakota Chapter of Pilots for Christ will be hosting its annual Golf Ball Drop and Celebration Fly-in on Aug. 6.
The free event at the Maddock airport will feature a 10 a.m. service, speakers, music and a provided lunch. Following the golf ball drop there will be airplane and helicopter rides.
Pilots for Christ offers free urgent air and ground transportation to ambulatory patients needing treatment, terminally ill patients, pastors and missionaries within the scope of their duties, veterans and the general population. | https://bismarcktribune.com/life-entertainment/local/faith-and-values/jt-rice-north-dakota-chapter-of-pilots-for-christ-int-holding-annual-event-aug-6/article_98dd82ea-21ab-11ee-870c-cfd90624278e.html | 2023-07-15T06:47:55 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/life-entertainment/local/faith-and-values/jt-rice-north-dakota-chapter-of-pilots-for-christ-int-holding-annual-event-aug-6/article_98dd82ea-21ab-11ee-870c-cfd90624278e.html |
Road work on Bismarck Expressway is planned in the coming week, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The milling and paving work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Sunday and continue overnight until 6:30 a.m. Monday. Work hours will be 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. during the workweek days.
The Expressway work will extend from just west of the Washington Street intersection, near the Elk’s Lodge, to Ninth Street, near Eide Ford Lincoln.
Traffic control will be in place at all intersections in the work zone, with lane closures and flaggers. Motorists can expect uneven lanes on roadways, as well as additional traffic control on side streets and the entrances to some businesses. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-expressway-work-scheduled/article_99746376-20d5-11ee-8aa8-c3df7ebea96a.html | 2023-07-15T06:48:32 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-expressway-work-scheduled/article_99746376-20d5-11ee-8aa8-c3df7ebea96a.html |
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Dendy is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law. He began his career working as a law clerk for Magistrate Dwight C.H. Kautzmann in Bismarck and eight years as a creditor's rights litigator at Rodenburg Law Firm.
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SEATTLE — There is no shortage of Taylor Swift-themed events around Seattle for the next two weeks to help Swifties to get in the spirit ahead of the pop star's Seattle shows.
Swift is taking "The Eras Tour" to Lumen Field on July 22 and 23. This is her sixth headlining tour. The concert will feature songs from all of her 10 studio albums.
Here's a list of Taylor Swift-themed events happening around Seattle ahead of the shows:
Themed skate at the Kraken Community Iceplex
On July 15 from 6 to 7:45 p.m., the Iceplex is holding a themed public skate featuring some of the singer's greatest hits. Skaters are urged to wear an outfit inspired by their favorite Taylor Swift era.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Admission is $16. To register, click here.
The Eras Tour Par-TAY
Fans can enjoy specialty cocktails, make friendship bracelets, and take photos in front of a Polaroid-worthy backdrop at the Eras Tour Seattle Concert Par-TAY. The party will go from 3 to 11 p.m. just down the street from Lumen Field, at 1518 1st Avenue South.
There are various tickets for a pre-concert dance party, a post-concert dance party and an all-night singalong. For tickets and more information, click here.
Specialty cocktails and Deadline and Good Bar
Deadline and Good Bar in Seattle have two Taylor Swift-themed cocktails. There's the 'Speak Now' which is a Pisco-based and a gin and prosecco-based drink called the 'Swift Motion.'
The general manager said he has ordered double the number of drinks and enough food to serve hundreds of people a day.
Taylor Swift Laser Show
The Pacific Science Center holds a Taylor Swift laser show every Friday at 9 p.m. To buy tickets, click here.
'Speak Meow' listening party at a cat cafe
Neko cat cafe is hosting Taylor Swift parties at their Bellingham and Seattle locations. The parties will be held in Seattle on July 21 and 24. The Bellingham party will be on July 28.
The parties will obviously feature Taylor Swift music as well as drinks, food and lots of casts dressed in their Eras finest. For more information, click here.
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Queer/bar in Seattle is hosting a dance party filled with some of Swift's greatest hits on July 22 from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"Dance the 'Midnight Rain' away" for a $10 cover. For more information, click here.
Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party in Tacoma
An all-ages dance party will be held at Real Art Tacoma on July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The party will feature a two-hour live DJ set with a touring laser light show. For more information and tickets, click here.
Long Live Taylor dance and listening party
A Taylor Swift dance party will be held on July 21 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Outlier in Seattle. The event is hosted by "22 and good 4 u" tickets cost $20. For more information, click here. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/list-taylor-swift-themed-events-help-fans-shake-it-off-in-style-seattle/281-f09f7c25-d86d-4fd5-b998-c84243824926 | 2023-07-15T07:06:48 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/list-taylor-swift-themed-events-help-fans-shake-it-off-in-style-seattle/281-f09f7c25-d86d-4fd5-b998-c84243824926 |
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – For the tenth year in a row, pirates are taking over Smith Mountain Lake.
The annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days are back, for what ‘Commodore’ P.J. Nagel said is one of their biggest years yet.
“This is a well-needed boost,” Nagel said.
The event was started a decade ago as a way to bring in business after the Fourth of July.
“It hits all of the businesses honestly. From the Marinas to the small independent shops, gas stations, convenience stores,” Nagel said.
Manager of Crazy Horse Marina Chris Bechtler said it’s one of their biggest weekends of the summer.
“This is probably going to be our biggest event this year, and it’s rivaled the Fourth of July every year,” Bechtler said.
Bechtler said the draw of the event is its childlike nature.
“It’s a chance for adults to be kids, and for kids to actually enjoy being a kid,” he said.
Due to algae bloom in the lake, organizers weren’t sure if they’d be able to have all of their usual attractions, but luckily the swim ban in that part of the lake was lifted just in time.
“The Department of Health lifted the advisory for this part of the lake, and we are safe to go and good to go,” Nagel said.
Pirate Days kicked off Friday night at Mango’s with the Pirate’s Ball, with more fun events for the whole family throughout the weekend. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/ahoy-pirates-take-over-smith-mountain-lake-for-annual-event/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:03 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/ahoy-pirates-take-over-smith-mountain-lake-for-annual-event/ |
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Lyme disease affects thousands of Americans every day.
The disease is transferred when an already infected tick bites someone and the physical side effects of the disease can linger for years.
One researcher at Virginia Tech is working to better treat patients.
10 News talked to one woman who is still dealing with the disease years after she was infected.
“I won’t get into all of the misdiagnosis before we got to the tick diseases but it turns out apparently I had Lyme for about the time I had been in Virginia, just over 14 years,” Kathy Huser said.
Before moving to Virginia, Kathy lived in Indiana her entire life.
She said that ticks weren’t common there and she had no idea how dangerous they can be.
“I came from Indiana we didn’t have many ticks in Indianapolis,” she said.
Huser said when she moved to the Commonwealth, a tick bit her, and she got sick with not only Lyme disease but four other tick-borne diseases.
“Two of the five are apparently gone. But three of them aren’t,” she said. “And two of those can be a little scary.”
“For me it’s the psychological thing. Knowing if this gets loose, or the wrong one gets loose and gets to my brain what can happen? It’s more of a worry kind of thing and I don’t know when I’ll know it’s over,” she explained.
Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year, but for some, the disease has a much bigger impact on their health.
Friday, Virginia Tech announced it just received a 2.7 million dollar grant to study why some people have lingering effects of the disease compared to others.
This research builds upon previous discoveries and new treatments, like monoclonal antibody therapy.
Huser said now she is much more careful when she is out on the trails.
Her biggest tips?
“Wear the deterrent. When you get home change your clothes, check yourself over. Just be careful and be wary and don’t forget your little kids that are wandering off the trail. You got to check them and make sure they’re not getting tick bites,” Kathy said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/concerns-about-lyme-disease-this-summer/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:09 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/concerns-about-lyme-disease-this-summer/ |
MONTEREY, Va. – A miraculous reunion after a family’s worst nightmare. A mother and daughter, Martha and Mary Bates, were found safe on Thursday four days after they went missing in Highland County.
The two were following GPS directions to a camp in West Virginia when they took a wrong turn and their car got stuck in the mud.
“We’ve been living in our car and going to the bathroom in the woods,” Martha said.
“We actually basically ran out of food,” her daughter, Mary said on Thursday. “So then we were like, ‘Okay, well now we got to go. The car’s dead. There’s no food.”
While technology has taken us to the moon and created artificial intelligence, when it comes to GPS, if you’re out of service, you’re out of luck.
AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Morgan Dean recommends you keep a map and a stocked emergency kit in your car at all times.
“You assume that cell phone’s going to work, that that GPS is going to connect and tell you the way to go. And sometimes it doesn’t,” said Dean.
When you’re packing an emergency kit, make sure you include things like a first aid kit, flashlight, a blanket, jackets, rain gear, nonperishable food items, and enough water for you, your passengers, and your pets.
Dean says you can share your live location with friends or family and it’s important to bring a portable charger.
“It’s really important to keep your phone plugged in and charging while you are driving so that it’s fully charged if you are stopped along the roadway,” said Dean.
Before you hit the road, plan out your trip. Take screenshots of the directions step-by-step or download the map so you can look at it even if you’re offline.
Dean’s last bit of advice: let someone know where you’re going and when you should get there.
“So that somebody else knows where you are and where you’re supposed to be traveling can really make a difference in that situation too,” said Dean. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/following-a-gps-heres-how-you-can-prepare-if-it-stops-working/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:16 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/following-a-gps-heres-how-you-can-prepare-if-it-stops-working/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Severe weather hit Lynchburg Thursday evening, causing floods and downed trees which led to power outages in the area.
Public works crews worked overnight to make sure roads were clear from debris and residents are pleased the storm didn’t cause any major damage to the area.
Samantha Williams and her son normally walk through Peaks View Park with ease, but Friday, there’s more mud than usual.
“We wanted to splash in some puddles, did not realize it was a pool,” Williams said.
Williams said while she and her son played in the park, she saw Lynchburg Public Works Crews clearing walkways filled with mud and debris.
“It’s pretty high waters, the rivers rushing, there’s usually an embankment you can’t even see that,” Williams said.
Joe Bryant has lived near Peaks View Park since 1961 and planted trees in his yard.
“The water kept coming up, and it was going down the creek, I’ve seen it before, but not that high,” Bryant said.
Bryant was sad to see his tree planted and uprooted, but pleased to know it was inches away from destroying his neighbor’s shed.
“I couldn’t hardly believe it, I was like what in the world, I had a lot of stuff leaned up against the tree posters and what not, I couldn’t believe the thing was falling,” Bryant said.
Lynchburg Public Works director Gaynelle Hart said they received an influx of calls Thursday evening, informing the department there were flooded streets and downed lines.
“In some places, five to six inches of rain in Lynchburg,” Hart said.
Hart said about 8 to 10 streets still had flooding around, but most cleared around Friday morning.
About 50 to 60 people helped with cleanup efforts in different parts of the city.
Hart has a message for residents.
“When you see a barricaded street, please don’t go around the barricade, let us get these streets cleaned up and remove the barricades,” Hart said.
City leaders say the College Lake Damn is not in a flood watch or warning stage.
They will have crews monitor the water levels. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/lynchburg-residents-clean-up-after-severe-weather/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:22 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/lynchburg-residents-clean-up-after-severe-weather/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A man was sent to the hospital after an altercation led to a physical assault on July 4, according to Roanoke Police.
Police say they were notified of a “person down” in the lobby area of the Parkway Building above Stellina on Kirk Ave.
When officers got to the scene, Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel were giving first-aid to a man who appeared to have serious injuries from a physical assault. Authorities said he was sent to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
After speaking with witnesses, authorities said it was determined that the man and another man got into a verbal altercation that escalated.
The other man involved had left the scene before officers got there, but we’re told he returned to the area and was taken to the Roanoke Police Department to speak with detectives.
The victim was not named and there was no update on his condition. The other man involved was also not named.
No charges have been placed yet, but police said the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities said the incident does not appear to be random and there is no ongoing threat to the community. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/roanoke-man-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries-after-assault/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:29 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/roanoke-man-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries-after-assault/ |
A field with over 200,000 sunflowers!
Sinkland Farm’s 3rd Annual Sunflower Festival started on Friday.
In addition to photo opportunities, the festival includes tons of games, activities, animals, and of course, sunflowers.
Sinkland Farms said they can guarantee loads of fun with over 60 arts and crafts vendors, a mega slide, and more.
“In the summertime, when you think of sunshine, I always think of sunflowers,” Susan Sinkland, owner of Sinkland Farms said. “There are so many beauties in our field. We have 8 acres, they will be peaking in the next few days. The last two weekends we will have thousands and thousands of blooms in the 8 acres that we grow.”
Farm owners said this year the sunflowers are blooming later than normal but there is still plenty of fun to have.
The event runs through the end of July. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/sinkland-farms-3rd-annual-sunflower-festival-kicks-off/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:35 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/sinkland-farms-3rd-annual-sunflower-festival-kicks-off/ |
TROUTVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
Virginia State Police is investigating a crash in Troutville that left one person dead Friday evening.
Crews said the incident happened on Lee Highway near Mountain Pass Road.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area as crews worked on the crash with entrapment. All lanes were shut down, but have since reopened, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
According to state police, one person has died.
Other information is limited at this time. 10 News is working for you to learn more.
ORIGINAL STORY
Virginia State Police are investigating a crash in Troutville that happened Friday evening, according to the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department.
Crews said the incident happened on Lee Highway near Mountain Pass Road, and asked drivers to avoid the area as they worked on the crash with entrapment.
All lanes were shut down in the area around 6 p.m. and remained closed until around 7:30 p.m. as crews worked to clean up the crash, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
10 News has reached out to Virginia State Police for more information.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/state-police-investigating-crash-in-troutville-all-lanes-closed/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:41 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/14/state-police-investigating-crash-in-troutville-all-lanes-closed/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A new study is warning customers and small businesses of the economic impact a potential UPS strike could have.
Anderson Economic Group released a report Friday looking into the economic impacts of a 10-day strike of more than 340,000 UPS employees.
A 10-day UPS strike could cost the US economy $7.1 billion. That could make it the costliest work stoppage ever in US history, according to the study.
Patrick Anderson, CEO of the company, says after years of research and studies into strikes, this one could be big.
“There’s not a small town or medium size town in America that won’t be affected if you shut down a third of the package delivery in the United States,” Anderson said.
The study says customers and small businesses alone could incur up to four billion dollars in losses.
Diane Speaks who owns She’s International Boutique in Roanoke is keeping a close eye on any news regarding a UPS strike.
“We receive about 65% of our international products from UPS. We get a lot from the other companies as well but UPS is the one who brings most of our products from all over the world,” Speaks said.
The Teamsters union has said it will go on strike on August 1 without an agreement on a new contract. Talks broke off last week with both sides accusing the other of walking away from the table.
UPS did say Friday that it has started to train its nonunion US workers, including managers to help continue at least some of the company’s operations if there is a strike. UPS has nearly 100,000 nonunion employees in the United States as of the end of last year.
“We can kind of keep an eye on it and see. Maybe in this situation, it might be delayed a little bit but we’re hoping they’re going to be able to work it out,” Speaks said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/15/looming-ups-strike-could-impact-local-businesses/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:48 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/15/looming-ups-strike-could-impact-local-businesses/ |
SALEM, Va. – A celebration long time in the making: the story of a couple married 70 years, their five children, and everyone who came after.
“I knew this was the girl I wanted for Eternity,” Tom LeNeave said.
Both Tom and Toni LeNeave are now in their late 80s.
The two met in their younger years when they lived across the street from one another. Tom said he noticed Toni when she would practice tap dancing on the front porch
It didn’t take him long to realize that she was the one.
“After you sleep on the couch two or three nights you start thinking Momma may be right on this one,” Tom said.
The relationship continued to blossom when they married as teens.
On Friday night, Tom and Toni’s family from all across the country came out to celebrate their great accomplishment.
Each guest wore a t-shirt to denote the order in which they came into their family. From 1 to 103 and everything in between.
“Every single night my dad prays for all his children and his grandchildren and he names someone by one there’s 103 right now in the family,” Debra Farnsworth, the couple’s daughter said. “He starts out with the very first one and he goes all the way to the last one.″
The 103 members of the family – a result of decades of matrimonial harmony.
We asked Toni what the secret to their happy, long-lasting marriage is. Her answer? Love. Neverending love.
“The true secret is love. To love one another, and from the very beginning when we dated, we loved one another, and we’ve always loved one another,” Toni said.
But like all couples, not all times were sunshine and rainbows.
“Does that mean we don’t have any disagreements? We are a lot different, really,” Toni said.
Yet somehow, they made it all work much to the delight of each other - and 103 other very lucky people. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/15/the-true-secret-is-love-salem-couple-celebrates-70th-wedding-anniversary/ | 2023-07-15T07:16:54 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/15/the-true-secret-is-love-salem-couple-celebrates-70th-wedding-anniversary/ |
April 12, 1927—June 26, 2023
COEUR D’ALENE — Burton “Burt” John Lenker, 96, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho died on June 26, 2023 at Ivy Court in Coeur d’Alene.
Burt was born April 12, 1927 in Gooding, Idaho to Earl Albert and Beulah J. (Johnson) Lenker. He had four siblings: Gaylord Lenker, Albert Lenker, Robert Lenker, and Isabel Lenker Snyder.
Burt is survived by his son, John Earl Lenker of Auburn, Washington; daughter, Kathleen Marie Gray of Kelso, Washington; son, Kevin Joe Lenker of Oregon City, Oregon; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burt is preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings, and his wives: Joyce Hobdey Lenker and Anita.
Burton always known as “Burt” loved to share his memories with all who would listen, particularly memories of his years living on the family farm in Tuttle, Idaho, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and as a U.S. Forest Service Smoke Jumper, hunting and fishing trips with his brothers and friends, his life living on Clover Creek, Idaho, his travels abroad, and the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He has a close personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is now at home with his beautiful and loving wife Anita. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in July just prior to Anita’s passing on September 15, 2022.
Please visit Burt’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/burton-burt-john-lenker/article_234bcb41-86b4-5e76-a673-e1ec8b27f2a8.html | 2023-07-15T07:32:33 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/burton-burt-john-lenker/article_234bcb41-86b4-5e76-a673-e1ec8b27f2a8.html |
July 26, 1934—February 1, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Janet Marie Henry Toolson passed away February 1, 2023, from the long-term effects of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Wendell, Idaho, to Edna and Bryan Henry on July 26, 1934. She grew up in Jerome, Idaho, residing at 301 3rd Ave East. She attended Jerome schools, graduating from Jerome High in 1952. Her class was the first graduating class of the “new” high school, which is now the school district administration building. She worked in the summers at the Jerome swimming pool lifeguarding and teaching swimming lessons. She and her high school sweetheart, Johnny Toolson, Jr. left Jerome and attended Idaho State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in English and physical education in 1956. During the summers between college semesters, they worked in Bryce Canyon, Utah. In 1955 they married and after graduation, Johnny joined the Army as a second lieutenant. They had two children, Julie Marie and John Max III, five grandchildren, Allie Hewitt, JD Principe, Jentry Durfee, Dani Toolson, and Max Toolson, and five great-grandchildren.
Janet stood by Johnny throughout his 27-year military career attending many military functions, wives’ club groups, hosting dinner parties, and doing various volunteer activities at multiple duty stations. They moved no less than 17 times during their time in the military. She held various jobs over the years while also being a homemaker and mother. Most notably, she taught school in Germany during Johnny’s first tour there. She also taught in Wendell during his first tour to Vietnam, and then again after his retirement when they moved back to Jerome.
After 30 years of marriage, Janet and Johnny divorced. Janet moved to Seattle, Washington, to be near her sister and brother-in-law. There, she worked for a short time at a Seattle hospital and then spent the remainder of her working years working in customer service for the city of Kent, Washington. She also taught English as a second language, was an AARP driving instructor, and an avid volunteer for many causes over the years. When she retired, she moved to Boise, Idaho, where she volunteered at the Veteran’s Home in Boise, the Meridian police department, and a breast cancer organization, to mention a few.
After several years in Boise, she moved to Twin Falls where she lived at Bridgeview Estates and Grace Assisted Living for approximately the last 11 years. She was always an active person and consistently walked the rim of the canyon. In her later years, she would walk the halls of both care facilities, even up to a couple of months before her death. Any task or job that Jan was ever given, she gave 110%. She was the most organized person who ever lived. She was the one you always wanted on your team because you knew if she were involved, the final product would be top-notch. She was a voracious reader and loved doing crossword puzzles and word jumbles.
Janet is proceeded in death by her mother and father, Edna and Bryan Henry; her brother, Bud Henry; sister, Eleanor Maxey; her former husband, John Toolson, Jr.; and two nephews, Scott and Randy Bell.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., August 1, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated. Donate by phone at 800-272-3900, or by mail by sending a check to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Jan’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/janet-marie-henry-toolson/article_e65b4ba4-fc31-5247-b530-3e93387a38ed.html | 2023-07-15T07:32:39 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/janet-marie-henry-toolson/article_e65b4ba4-fc31-5247-b530-3e93387a38ed.html |
April 25, 1937 - July 10, 2023
PROVIDENCE, Utah — Joan Ashliman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, neighbor, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2023. Throughout her extraordinary life, she radiated love, compassion, and had a profound impact on those who knew her. Joan's gentle nature, unwavering encouragement, and contagious smile left an indelible mark on countless hearts. Although we deeply mourn her absence, her memory will forever reside in our hearts.
Joan was born on April 25, 1937, in Providence, Utah, the cherished daughter of Marvin Leo Ashliman and Lola Ranzenberger Ashliman. She was the oldest of four children. Joan played an invaluable role as her mother's assistant, developing a passion for cooking and baking, gardening, and sewing. She had a deep fondness for nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family. In high school, Joan actively participated in the marching band and showcased her creativity through sewing and designing her own prom dress. She married her high school sweetheart, Vernal Ferguson, and they had five children together. Joan was a devoted mother, practicing her faith as a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She exemplified exceptional commitment and diligence in her work as a nurse's aide and a line worker.
Later, she married Walter Blaylock and expanded her family, with three girls. Joan possessed remarkable sewing skills and designed numerous garments, including her own wedding dresses. She owned and managed The Camera Center in Twin Falls and later established Sugar & Spice Wedding Catering, becoming a respected figure in the bridal industry. After selling her business, she returned to her birthplace and renovated her garage into Petals & Promises Bridal Shop, eventually passing it on to her daughter and now granddaughter. In her retirement years, Joan cherished moments with her family and formed new friendships at assisted living facilities. Her compassionate nature and unwavering support will forever be remembered. While we mourn her loss, let us also celebrate Joan's life and the profound influence she had on those fortunate enough to know her. May her spirit continue to inspire us in the days ahead.
Her surviving children, Vickie Fitzgerald (Keith), Danny Blaylock Annie), Sharlene Christiansen (Kirt), Melody Moser (Rod), Tanya Frantz (Jeff), Camia Haslam (Brant), and her brother Deloy Ashliman, bid her farewell with a wave. She leaves behind a legacy of 27 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. As she embarks on her next journey, she eagerly anticipates reuniting with those who came before her. Among those awaiting her arrival are her parents, her brothers Larry Ashliman and Ron Ashliman, her sons Randy Blaylock, and baby Michael, as well as her great-grandson Christian Vaca.
Funeral service will be held Friday July 14, at 12:00 p.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center St., Logan. A viewing will be held prior from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Services will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.allenmortuaries.net | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/joan-ashliman/article_08beb580-ece6-542f-bf06-27c6e727409b.html | 2023-07-15T07:32:46 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/joan-ashliman/article_08beb580-ece6-542f-bf06-27c6e727409b.html |
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