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PHOENIX — Anna Barrios has been fostering Arizona children for more than a decade.
It all started when her own kids grew up and left the family home. "I had that empty nest syndrome, so I decided to foster children," she recalled. “It affected me tremendously because I realized there's a need out there."
She and her husband Adam found their passion in helping kids and started Roman Home to continue fostering more children.
"I decided to open more homes. I open a home every year. And currently, I have 5 homes helping 37 youth through my home," Barrios stated.
Her help has made a difference for young men like Preston Wilkins, 23, who came to Roman Home when he was in the foster care system.
"When I was with them at sixteen, it was very important, and I could have gone either way. And they made sure that I really went down that good path," Wilkins said.
The Barrios have helped countless boys graduate high school. And Wilkins says they help set them all up for success beyond that.
"Being able to have that support and being able to learn how to be an adult when it was time to leave," was priceless according to Wilkins. He said they helped him apply for college, learn to budget and file taxes, and even find an apartment.
The Barrios try to show them how much these boys matter. They've gone on trips, had incredible Christmas presents and unforgettable experiences. But the most impactful moments, are the simple ones for some of the boys.
Christopher Belzner was one of those boys. The now 19-year-old said after having been to other group homes, he knew something felt different at Roman Home. "Actually, my first week I realized they really cared," he recalled.
He said something as simple as listening can make a huge impact, as it did for him. "Say I got suspended from school they would tell me like 'Hey we're going to work through this and we're going to put you on the right track,” he remembered.
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) numbers show for every licensed foster family, there are five children who need care. The need is very great.
Anna wants others to step up too, and show Arizona kids the care they need saying, “It takes all of us coming together as a community to make a difference in the lives of these children who so need that love and support."
Roman Home is scheduled to open a 6th location by August 2023.
For information on fostering Arizona children or how to get started visit DCS.AZ.GOV/FOSTER.
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REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas — A Louisiana mother and her unborn baby are dead after a rollover crash involving an alligator just north of Corpus Christi.
Deputies said the crash happened early Sunday morning along State Highway 35 near San Antonio Bay in Refugio County.
According to officials, the woman was driving in the area when she hit an alligator on the highway, which caused her truck to roll over. Attempts to save the woman and her unborn baby at the hospital were unsuccessful. The alligator also died in the crash.
Deputies said another adult and three children were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash and are expected to be OK. Meanwhile, the identity of the woman has not yet been released.
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You may not ever be faced with the prospect of a street robbery, but it’s important to know how to act if you ever encounter such a situation. The best way to protect yourself from a street robbery is to reduce your exposure to potentially being victimized.
A 25-year-old Lincoln man was hospitalized Sunday night after he was attacked by three men who used broken glass bottles to cut the man following an argument in central Lincoln, authorities said.
The man told police he was walking from the nearby EZ GO gas station to his home near 26th and K streets when got into an argument with the men, who then struck him with the glass bottles, which left lacerations on the man's arms, Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian said.
Police responded to the area shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday and applied a tourniquet to the 25-year-old's wounds before Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews took him by ambulance to a local hospital, Kocian said. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Kocian said police collected evidence at the scene but did not describe the evidence. And he said he wasn't sure what the argument that preceded the alleged attack was about.
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Police are investigating a pair of street robberies reported in Lincoln over the weekend after a group of people were robbed of a single wallet at gunpoint and a group of teens stole a 17-year-old's phone and an AirPod, according to police.
The first incident transpired near 19th and Groveland streets, where a group of people between the ages of 30 and 44 years old were hanging out in an open garage at around 10:15 p.m. Friday night, Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian said.
The group told police that a man who appeared to be in his 20s approached the garage and flashed a handgun before demanding money, Kocian said. One person handed over a wallet — its contents worth $19 — before the man fled.
Police are still investigating the incident.
Two days later, a 17-year-old told police he was assaulted near 27th and N streets by five or six teenagers who gave the teen a bloody nose before taking his iPhone 14 and his left AirPod, Kocian said.
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The 17-year-old called police at around 10 p.m. Sunday before authorities used Apple's "Find My iPhone" feature to track the teen's phone to an area near 44th and L streets, where officers found the phone laying on the ground.
His left AirPod, worth $50, is still missing, Kocian said.
Tom Casady's list of the 10 most infamous crimes in Lincoln history
Crimes of the times
This is simply one man’s perspective from the early 21st century (first written in 2010). I had to make a decision about crimes that occurred at locations that are inside the city today, but were outside our corporate limits at the time they occurred. I chose the latter.
Before beginning, though, I have to deal with three crimes that stand apart: the murders of three police officers in Lincoln. I’m not quite sure how to place them in a list. They all had huge impacts on the community, and on the police department in particular. Because these are my colleagues, I deal with them separately and in chronological order.
Patrolman Marion Francis Marshall
Shot in the shadow of the new Nebraska State Capital, Gov. Charles Bryan came to his aid and summoned additional help.
Lt. Frank Soukup
Marion Marshall was technically not a Lincoln police officer, so Lt. Soukup was actually the first Lincoln police officer killed on duty. One of his colleagues who was present at the motel and involved in the gunbattle, Paul Jacobsen, went on to enjoy a long career and command rank at LPD, influencing many young charges (like me) and leaving his mark on the culture of the agency.
Lt. Paul Whitehead
In the space of a few months, three LPD officers died in the line of duty. Frank Soukup had been murdered, and George Welter had died in a motorcycle crash. Paul Whitehead's partner, Paul Merritt, went on to command rank, and like Paul Jacobsen left an indelible mark at LPD and the community.
No. 1: Starkweather
The subject of several thinly disguised movie plots and a Springsteen album, the Starkweather murders are clearly the most infamous crime in Lincoln’s history — so far. One of the first mass murderers of the mass media age, six of Charles Starkweather’s 11 victims were killed inside the city of Lincoln, and the first was just on the outskirts of town. I didn’t live in Lincoln at the time, but my wife was a first-grader at Riley Elementary School and has vivid memories of the city gripped by fear in the days between the discovery of the Bartlett murders and Starkweather’s capture in Wyoming.
The case caused quite an uproar. There was intense criticism of the police department and sheriff’s office for not capturing Starkweather earlier in the week after the discovery of the Bartletts' bodies. Ultimately, Mayor Bennett Martin and the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners retained a retired FBI agent, Harold G. Robinson, to investigate the performance of local law enforcement. His report essentially exonerated the local law officers and made a few vanilla recommendations for improving inter-agency communication and training.
Now I know that many readers are mumbling to themselves “how obvious.” Hold your horses, though. It’s not quite as obvious as you might think. I had two experiences that drove this fact home to me. The first was a visit by a small group of journalism students. Only one member of the class had any idea, and her idea was pretty vague. You need to remember that the Starkweather murders were in 1957 and 1958 — before the parents of many college students were even born.
The second experience was a visit by a Cub Scout den. I was giving the kids a tour of the police station one evening. We were in the front lobby waiting for everyone to arrive. As I entertained the boys, I told the moms and dads that they might enjoy looking in the corner of the Sheriff’s Office display case to see the contents of Starkweather’s wallet — discovered a couple of years ago locked up in the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office safe. After a few minutes, one of the confused fathers asked me who Starkweather was, and why it was significant.
No. 2: Lincoln National Bank
On the morning of Sept. 17, 1930, a dark blue Buick carrying six men pulled up in front of the Lincoln National Bank at the northwest corner of 12th and O streets. Five of the men entered the bank, while a sixth stood outside by the Buick, cradling a machine gun. Observing the unusual events, a passerby called the police. The officer who responded, Forrest Shappaugh, was casually instructed by the machine-gun-toting lookout to just keep going, which he wisely did. Returning with reinforcements, he found that the robbers had already made good on their getaway, netting $2.7 million in cash and negotiable securities.
Ultimately, three of the six suspects were arrested. Tommy O’Connor and Howard Lee were convicted and sentenced. Jack Britt was tried twice but not convicted by a hung jury. Gus Winkeler, a member of Al Capone’s gang, winged a deal with County Attorney Max Towle to avoid prosecution in exchange for orchestrating the recovery of $600,000 in bearer bonds. The following year, Winkeler was murdered in Chicago, the victim of a gangland slaying. The final two robbers were never identified.
The Lincoln National Bank robbery stood as the largest cash bank robbery in the United States for many decades. It precipitated major changes at the Lincoln Police Department. Chief Peter Johnstone was rapidly “retired” after the robbery, the department’s fleet was upgraded to add the first official patrol cars, the full force was armed and a shotgun squad was organized. Forty-four years later when I was hired at LPD, the echo of the Lincoln National Bank robbery was still evident in daily bank opening details, and in the Thomspon submachine guns and Reising rifles that detectives grabbed whenever the robbery alarm sounded at headquarters.
No. 3: The Last Posse
My first inkling about this crime came when I was the chief deputy sheriff. One of my interns, a young man named Ron Boden (who became a veteran deputy sheriff), had been doing some research on Lancaster County’s only known lynching, in 1884. I came across a reference in the biography of the sheriff at the time, Sam Melick, to the murder of the Nebraska Penitentiary warden and subsequent prison break. Melick had been appointed interim warden after the murder and instituted several reforms.
Several years later, a colleague, Sgt. Geoff Marti, loaned me a great book, Gale Christianson’s "Last Posse," that told the story of the 1912 prison break in gory, haunting and glorious detail.
To make a long story short, convict Shorty Gray and his co-conspirators shot and killed Warden James Delahunty, a deputy warden and a guard on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. They then made their break — right into the teeth of a brutal Nebraska spring blizzard. Over the course to the next few days, a posse pursued. During the pursuit, the escapees carjacked a young farmer with his team and wagon. As the posse closed in, a gunfight broke out and the hostage was shot and killed in the exchange, along with two of the three escapees.
There was plenty of anger among the locals in the Gretna-Springfield vicinity about the death of their native son, and a controversy raged over the law enforcement tactics that brought about his demise. Lancaster County Sheriff Gus Hyers was not unsullied by the inquiry, although it appears from my prospect a century later that the fog of war led to the tragedy.
Christianson, a professor of history at Indiana State University who died earlier this year, notes the following on the flyleaf:
“For anyone living west of the Mississippi in 1912, the biggest news that fateful year was a violent escape from the Nebraska state penitentiary planned and carried out by a trio of notorious robbers and safe blowers.”
Bigger news on half the continent than the sinking of the Titanic during the same year would certainly qualify this murder-escape as one of the most infamous Lincoln crimes in history.
No. 4: Rock Island wreck
The Aug. 10, 1894, wreck of a Rock Island train on the southwest outskirts of Lincoln was almost lost in the mist of time until it was resurrected in the public consciousness by author Joel Williams, who came across the story while conducting research for his historical novel, "Barrelhouse Boys."
The wreck was determined to be the result of sabotage to the tracks, perhaps an attempt to derail the train as a prelude to robbery. Eleven people died in the crash and ensuing fire, making this a mass murder, to be sure. G.W. Davis was arrested and convicted of the crime but later received a full pardon. The story was told in greater detail earlier this year by the Lincoln Journal Star.
A historical marker is along the Rock Island Trail in Wilderness Park, accessible only by foot or bike from the nearest trail access points about a half-mile away at Old Cheney Road on the north, or 14th Street on the south.
Here’s the big question that remains unanswered: Was there really significant evidence to prove that George Washington Davis committed the crime, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? The fact that he received a gubernatorial pardon 10 years later leads me to believe that the evidence must have been unusually weak. If he was railroaded, then my second question is this: who really pried loose the tracks with the 40-pound crowbar found at the scene?
No. 5: Commonwealth
On Nov. 1, 1983, the doors to Nebraska’s largest industrial savings and loan company were closed and Commonwealth was declared insolvent. The 6,700 depositors with $65 million at stake would never be fully compensated for their loss, ultimately receiving about 59 cents on the dollar for their deposits, which they all mistakenly believed were insured up to $30,000 through the Nebraska Depository Insurance Guaranty Corporation, which was essentially an insurance pool with assets of only $3 million.
The case dominated Nebraska news for months. The investigation ultimately led to the conviction of three members of the prominent Lincoln family that owned the institution, the resignation of the director of the State Department of Banking and the impeachment of the Nebraska attorney general and the suspension of his license to practice law. State and federal litigation arising from the failure of Commonwealth drug on for years.
At the Lincoln Police Department, the Commonwealth failure led to the formation of a specialized white-collar crime detail, now known as the Technical Investigations Unit. At the time, municipal police departments in the United States had virtually no capacity for investigating financial crime and fraud of this magnitude, and we quickly became well known for our expertise in this area. The early experience served LPD very well in the ensuring years.
No. 6: Candice Harms
Candi Harms never came home from visiting her boyfriend on Sept. 22, 1992. Her parents reported her as a missing person the following morning, and her car was found abandoned in a cornfield north of Lincoln later in the day. Weeks went by before her remains were found southeast of Lincoln.
Scott Barney and Roger Bjorklund were convicted in her abduction and murder. Barney is in prison serving a life term. Bjorklund died in prison in 2001. Intense media attention surrounded the lengthy trial of Roger Bjorklund, for which a jury was brought in from Cheyenne County as an alternative to a change of venue. I have no doubt that the trial was a life-changing event for a group of good citizens from Sidney, who did their civic duty.
I was the Lancaster County sheriff at the time, involved both in the investigation and in the trial security. It was at about this time that the cellular telephone was becoming a consumer product, and I have often thought that this brutal crime probably spurred a lot of purchases. During my career, this is probably the second-most-prominent Lincoln crime in terms of the sheer volume of media coverage.
No. 7: Jon Simpson and Jacob Surber
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolded in September 1975 when these two boys, ages 12 and 13, failed to return from the Nebraska State Fair. The boys were the victims of abduction and murder. The case was similar to a string of other murders of young boys in the Midwest, and many thought that these cases were related -- the work of a serial killer. Although an arrest was made in the case here in Lincoln, the charges were eventually dismissed. William Guatney was released and has since died.
No. 8: John Sheedy
Saloon and gambling house owner John Sheedy was gunned down outside his home at 1211 P St. in January 1891. The case of Sheedy, prominent in Lincoln’s demiworld, became the talk of the town when his wife, Mary, and her alleged lover and accomplice, Monday McFarland, were arrested. Both were acquitted at trial. The Sheedy murder is chronicled in a great interactive multimedia website, Gilded Age Plains City, an online version that builds upon an article published in 2001 by Timothy Mahoney of the University of Nebraska.
No. 9: Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks
The bodies of these two friends were found in a Northeast Lincoln duplex in August 1977. Their murderer, Robert E. Williams, was the subject of a massive Midwest manhunt during the following week. Before his capture, he committed a third murder in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and raped, shot and left for dead a victim who survived in Minnesota. He is the last man to be executed in Nebraska, sent to the electric chair in 1997.
No. 10: Judge William M. Morning
District Court Judge William Morning was murdered in February 1924. He was shot on the bench by an unhappy litigant in a divorce case. His court reporter, Minor Bacon, was also shot, but a notebook in his breast pocket deflected the bullet and saved his life.
Many other crimes
Choosing Lincoln's 10 most infamous crimes was a challenge. Although the top two were easy, the picture quickly became clouded. We tend, of course, to forget our history rather quickly. Many of the crimes I felt were among the most significant are barely remembered today, if not completely forgotten.
Some readers will take issue with my list. In choosing 10, here are the others I considered, in no particular order. They are all murders:
-- Mary O'Shea
-- Nancy Parker
-- Charles Mulholland
-- Victoria Lamm and Janet Mesner
-- Martina McMenamin
-- Regina Bos (presumably murdered)
-- Patty Webb
-- Marianne Mitzner
I also thought about the five murder-suicides in which a mother or father killed multiple family members before taking their own life. Though tragic, these crimes did not command the same kind of attention as the others, perhaps because there was no lengthy investigation, no tantalizing whodunit, no stranger-killer, nor any of the details that come out in the coverage of a major trial.
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PITTSBURGH — As work on the McKees Rocks Bridge continues as part of a $22 million reconstruction project, the Helen Street westbound ramps will soon be closed while PennDOT crews replace the pavement on each ramp.
The off-ramp from the bridge onto Helen Street will close at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 24 and stay closed until early October, according to Jason Zang, assistant district executive for construction for PennDOT District 11. The on-ramp will be closed from July 31 until late September.
“That concrete is in really bad shape. It’s beyond patching or overlays or things like that,” Zang said.
“I understand that it has to be done. I wish it was just one or the other,” said Michele DeAngelo, who lives in the Presston neighborhood of Stowe Township.
Neighbors told Channel 11 while they’re looking forward to the end result, they have a few concerns — like emergency response times.
“We do have an ambulance service, but to get to a hospital – what if I needed to get to Mercy [Hospital]?” DeAngelo said.
Channel 11 took those concerns to Northwest EMS, located right next to the bridge.
“From day one of the bridge closure, it’s been a challenge. We have adjusted our operational plan, which we’ll change on Sunday in advance of the ramp closure. We’ll be moving trucks to different stations in order to get the proper response times we’re looking for,” said Dylan LaPlante, assistant chief of operations for Northwest EMS.
“We have been in constant communication with them since the onset of the project,” Zang said.
Another safety concern from residents was large trucks navigating the detours.
“There are two businesses up there with tons of trucks,” said Sherri Castiglione of Presston.
“Just like every project, we’ll be out there monitoring it, making adjustments if we have to,” Zang said. “If we have to add signs, anything like that, we will do that to try to get people’s attention. A lot of times, a trucker just might not see a sign, and the next thing you know, they’re stuck.”
PennDOT provided the following detour information to Channel 11:
Route 65 to Helen Street
- From the intersection of Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) and the McKees Rocks Bridge, continue southbound on Route 65
- Take the ramp to Route 19/Route 51/West End Bridge
- Turn right onto northbound Route 51 (West Carson Street)
- Turn left on Stanhope Street
- Turn right on Linden Street
- Turn right on Route 51 (Island Avenue)
- Turn right onto the McKees Rocks Bridge
- Take the off-ramp to Helen Street
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Helen Street to Route 51
- From Helen Street, take the ramp to McKees Rocks Bridge towards Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard)
- Turn right onto southbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard)
- Take the ramp to Route 19/Route 51/West End Bridge
- Turn right onto northbound Route 51 (West Carson Street)
- Turn left on Stanhope Street
- Turn right on Linden Street
- Turn right on Route 51 (Island Avenue)
- Continue following Route 51 (Island Avenue) to the McKees Rocks Bridge
- End Detour
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In a historic announcement, Edward Caban was named the next NYPD commissioner on Monday, making him the first Hispanic person to lead the nation's largest police department.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement outside the 40th precinct stationhouse in the Bronx — the same South Bronx area where Caban started his career in uniform in the early 1990s.
"A Bronx native, with more than 30 years of experience as one of New York’s Finest, Commissioner Caban is the right choice at the right time. Not only has Commissioner Caban climbed the ranks, serving in nearly every role within the Police Department, but policing is in his blood, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, another veteran of the NYPD," Adams said.
Caban has some experience in the role: He's been serving as acting commissioner since July 1 following former commissioner Keechant Sewell's resignation in June. She stepped down after serving as the first Black woman to lead the department for 18 months.
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Raised in the Bronx, Caban has strong family ties in the south of Puerto Rico in the town of Ponce. He has more than three decades of service with the NYPD and three of his brothers have also joined the police ranks. Caban was promoted to sergeant back in 1994 before eventually becoming an inspector.
He now appears to have the full support of the mayor for the position. People with inside knowledge of Adams’ decision say that in recent times, Caban was in charge of staff management, recruiting and disciplinary matters. He became the obvious choice given that he was first deputy of the NYPD and next in-line for the top cop post.
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“I want to thank Mayor Adams and my fellow New Yorkers for putting your faith and trust in me,” said Caban. “I am humbled to be on your team and to lead the greatest police department on the globe. The NYPD is the most consequential police department in all of law enforcement. Its storied history is a living legacy of valor, bravery, and sacrifice — of ordinary New Yorkers who did extraordinary things. When a person in need rings the bell, you can always count on the NYPD to answer the call. Together, we will build upon our successes and continue to drive down crime and improve the quality of life in our communities.”
It wasn't the only historic appointment made Monday. Adams also named Tania Kinsella as first deputy commissioner of the NYPD, the first woman of color to serve in that role. Kinsella joined the department in 2003, patrolling the streets in her home borough of Staten Island.
In her most recent role, Kinsella served as deputy chief in the office of the chief of patrol.
"The youngest daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and Guyana, her appointment today truly personifies the American Dream. In her 20 years with the NYPD, First Deputy Commissioner Kinsella has devoted herself to bringing the police and the community together, building bonds, and making our city a better, safer, and stronger place to live," Adams said of Kinsella.
"Aside from being a mother, working as a police officer is the most deeply rewarding job I can imagine, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to do even more for the city I love," she said during the Monday morning press conference.
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DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - One woman is dead and two others were injured after a deadly crash in Davison Township.
The Davison Township Police Department says the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Irish Road and East Potter Road.
Investigators say a 29-year-old old Davison Township woman was speeding and did not stop at the intersection, crashing into another vehicle.
She was thrown from her vehicle and pronounced dead after an ambulance rushed her to an area hospital. The two people in the other vehicle were also transported to a hospital and were listed in good condition.
Investigators are looking into whether alcohol or other distractions were a factor in the crash.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Police are asking the public to help locate a 19-year-old woman who has been missing for over a week.
The Flint Police Department says Taylor Mitchell was last seen July 9 leaving the 2600 block of Henry Street. She also goes by the name Baby Red, Little Red and Tay.
Mitchell has freckles on her face, a flower tattoo on her right shoulder and other tattoos on her hands.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts should call Flint police at 810-237-6824 or 911.
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Mayor Tom Henry vetoed today an ordinance that Fort Wayne City Council members passed to limit the terms of his appointments to boards and commissions.
City Council members approved last week the term limits that mirror what they previously approved for their own appointments.
Henry said in a statement that City Council is free to set term limits for its own appointments. However, limiting mayoral appointees’ terms is an overreach that “violates the established principle of the separation of powers," he said.
“The bill proposed by City Council restricts my ability to appoint qualified people to serve our community by setting arbitrary limits on their terms of service,” Henry said. “Thus, I must veto this ordinance as it limits me from discharging the executive functions I was elected to perform.”
The ordinance as amended was set to limit consecutive terms to four for one-year appointments and two for two- and three-year members. It would also limit four-year appointments to a single term.
Councilmen Jason Arp, R-4th, and Glynn Hines, D-at large, initially proposed limiting all mayoral appointees to two consecutive terms, which matched what Councilwoman Michelle Chambers, D-at large, initially introduced for council appointments.
However, members approved an amendment proposed by Councilman Tom Didier, R-3rd, that bases the limit for council appointments on the length of each term. Arp proposed a similar amendment to make the term limits in the mayoral ordinance match.
The mayoral appointee term limits were opposed by Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, D-6th, and Councilmen Paul Ensley, R-1st, and Geoff Paddock, D-5th. Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, was absent.
Paddock said Tuesday that it didn’t feel proper to interfere with appointments coming from the mayor’s office.
Henry said a balance must be maintained between appointing new members and renewing terms of members who continue to offer expertise, leadership and institutional knowledge.
"As this bill takes into account all time served before January 1, 2024, the engagement of a number of dedicated citizens who have freely and generously given of their time and talent to serve our city would be lost,” Henry said in a statement.
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A Michigan driver was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his pickup truck collided with a LaGrange County sheriff's department vehicle, Indiana State Police said.
Police were called to the crash about 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Indiana 120 and County Road 100 East, state police at Fort Wayne said in a statement.
State police said Deputy Zachary Anderson, 34, of Middlebury, was traveling east on the state highway with lights and siren activated responding to an unrelated call. It said a pickup truck traveling north on the county road, driven by Jamie Espinal-Albor, 33, of Sturgis, Michigan, is alleged to have failed to yield and pulled into the deputy's path.
Espinal-Albor was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with serious injuries. Anderson and his K-9 partner were not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Manchester University announced today its $45 million Manchester Bold capital campaign has exceeded its goal two years early.
The university said $45.5 million had been raised through the campaign since July 2018. The public part of the campaign began last fall.
"Despite a pandemic shutdown, economic uncertainty and tumultuous times, our generous donors allowed Manchester to complete the campaign a full two years early," said Melanie Harmon, vice president for advancement, in a statement. "I can't thank you enough for stepping up and giving from the heart."
Among the results of the campaign, Manchester said:
• Thirty new endowed student scholarships have been established.
• Nursing programs have been launched, including a four-year bachelor of science in nursing and a 16-month accelerated track for those with a bachelor's degree in another field.
• A new marching band has been established, and the women's varsity wrestling program is recruiting for fall 2024.
• The university is to offer a two-year online master's degree in nutrition and nutrigenomics.
• The new university chime tower and Spartan Stadium have been completed.
The university said nearly $11 million was raised for The Manchester Fund, which bridges gaps and addresses unexpected needs of students or facilities so the university can focus on teaching and learning while handling day-to-day realities.
Manchester said it would continue its initiative to renovate Otho Winger Memorial Hall, home to the music and visual arts programs, which is now at 60% of its $5 million goal.
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LAMOINE -- Two men have been arrested for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Lamoine.
Maine Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says the Hancock County Sheriff's Office got a call about an altercation and gunshots on the Stolt Road in Lamoine just before 1 Friday night.
When they arrived deputies, found evidence to support what the caller described but no one was there.
A later 9-1-1 call reported 37-year-old Spencer Trott who had been staying at the residence was walking on the Bayside Road in Ellsworth.
Deputies found Trott who had a gunshot wound.
He was taken to a local hospital and later transferred to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Moss says Trott's injuries are serious but he is in stable condition.
29-year-old Dimitry Dubrovsky of Bar Harbor and 30-year -old Duncan Haass of Lamoine were arrested on Saturday.
They have been charged with attempted murder and other crimes.
Both are due in court this afternoon.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Housing prices are still sky-high. Even if you're not in the market for a house right now, it's clear the costs are higher for houses than ever before, even with prices starting to come down.
Prices have increased to the point that some housing markets here in the Tampa Bay area are considered "significantly" overvalued, according to a late May report from Florida Atlantic University.
While we all want prices to go down, it's not great for any prospective home seller or the housing market if prices suddenly plummet. It might not be immediate, but two Tampa Bay-area metro areas are at a "very high" risk of having a home price decline over the next year.
The Lakeland-Winter Haven and North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro areas are both at a "very high" risk of home price decline, according to analysis from CoreLogic. In fact, they rank at No. 2 and 3 respectively in the Top 5 U.S. markets most at risk of an annual price decline.
Additionally, four out of the Top 5 metros are located here in Florida with Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Port St. Lucie rounding out the list. Only the Provo-Orem metro in Utah is considered more high risk of devaluing than the above Sunshine State metros.
CoreLogic says these five metro areas have a more than 70 percent chance of experiencing a price decline over the next 12 months. Time will tell how much housing market prices change.
Elsewhere in Florida, CoreLogic data comparing year-over-year home price changes in large U.S. metros back in May revealed Miami came out on top with the most change at 11.8 percent. Chicago saw the 2nd-highest change year-over-year at 3.8 percent.
Data from the FAU study shows that as of the end of April, Tampa homebuyers are paying an average of $367,956 for a home that typically would be expected to sell for only an average of $255,552. That's nearly a 44% premium — meaning prices are "above the area's long-term pricing trend that buyers must pay."
“Florida is so overvalued almost certainly because of the increased demand to live here combined with a shortage of available housing units,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in FAU’s College of Business. “There are just not enough roofs to go around, given our population and Florida’s stature as a prime destination.”
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CHICAGO — Lake Calumet originally bordered the edge of what's now the Pullman neighborhood when industrialist George Pullman bought the land in the late 1870s and early 1880s.
It's long since receded, and railroad tracks now border the eastern edge of a community landscape shaped by man, one man most of all.
The railroad magnate built a luxury sleeper-car factory and surrounded it with a planned worker community that remains architecturally and historically significant, said Mark Bouman, Chicago Region Program director at the Field Museum.
The neighborhood has seen an influx in investment in recent years, including the Method soap factory, the Gothan Greens indoor farm, the Pullman Artspace Lofts and the Whole Foods distribution center that relocated there from Munster. But the biggest catalyst may have been the designation of the neighborhood as a National Monument in 2015, making it part of the National Park System.
Pullman was upgraded to a National Historic Park this year. The bistate Calumet Region is now bookended with the Indiana Dunes National Park to the east and the Pullman National Historic Park to the west; advocates for a Calumet National Heritage Area say that would make it easier to administer the designation of the Region as a nationally significant place.
The National Park Service would maintain the Calumet National Heritage Area, which proponents say would elevate the Region's status and help attract more visitors.
"Pullman has a lot of high-energy supporters and stakeholders and passion from elected officials, and they rallied to change our name from a monument to a historical park," Assistant Superintendent Sue Bennett said. "When we say monument, people think there is a monument, a statue of a guy on a horse on a plinth in a park. When you say historical park, it just makes a little more sense."
Pullman founded his rail manufacturing company in the 1860s after buying old rail cars and refurbishing them, National Park Service Ranger Alex Rubenstein said. He started building railcars from scratch, and the company grew to feed the demands of a growing nation.
"Instead of having factories in various places like Detroit and Elmira, New York, he decided to consolidate here in Chicago," he said. "He made his fortune here in Chicago by helping raise up the Chicago streets. They laid down a sewer system on the ground and raised up the city and then filled in underneath so it would be porous and 6 feet higher. His company did that. And he liked Chicago. After a short stint in Colorado, he came back."
Pullman built a factory with transfer bays so they could be worked on as they moved from one bay to the next.
"It was sort of an early version of an assembly line. In fact, Henry Ford visited to see how things were done here and used the lessons to create the first linear assembly line."
Workers who lived in the Pullman community and walked to work at the factory also built fancy dining cars, chapel cars and other types of train cars in an era when rail was the way to travel across the country. They made boxcar-like troop transport cars for both world wars, as well as hospital cars for the Red Cross.
There's a persistent myth that the first car Pullman made transported President Abraham Lincoln's body back from Washington to Springfield.
"It did join the Lincoln funeral train but never actually carried his body," he said. "But the Pullman Company was very good at self-marketing and preceded the marketing campaigns of today."
The water tower in Pullman was once the tallest building west of New York City. It needed to be massive because the factory was initially steam-powered, with water drawn in from Lake Calumet or Lake Michigan.
Pullman also constructed homes for workers and a full town that included a since-razed arcade, an early version of an enclosed shopping mall and the Hotel Florence, which was named for his daughter.
"It's undergoing some construction. The first floor is open to some special events, but it's not open just yet," Rubenstein said. "You can however go onto the porch and look inside at the rooms. They are pretty beautiful. I'm a sucker for wood paneling, and it's got that in spades."
The arcade was home to dry-goods stores, dentists, offices, a library and a Broadway-style theater that could seat 1,000 people.
"It was the first indoor mall in the Midwest," he said.
Pullman built one church for his community for every denomination to use.
"At first it sat empty because no congregation could afford the high rent. The town was supposed to be profit-making because all the homes were for rent. You couldn't buy them. You had to rent them. That was just one of the sticking points people had."
Living in the neighborhood, however, had its perks: indoor plumbing with indoor toilets and running water that otherwise would have been unattainable to the working class in Chicago at that time, Rubenstein said. The company took care of trash removal and landscaping. The houses were built to retain heat in the winter and with windows and skylights that made them cool in the summer.
"People had their own front yards and backyards," he said. "That would not have been reasonable for the working class in Chicago. There was an innovative wastewater system that separated rainwater from household waste that they use today. There were lots of activities for people to do, like sports teams and bands. Pullman tried to make this an attractive place for people to live."
The rents were about 29% more expensive than in surrounding neighborhoods. There was also a great deal of oversight in which company inspectors could enter a house at any time and check to see whether it was neat, clean and orderly.
"There were company spies listening to conversations to see if people were saying anything disparaging about the company," he said. "Pullman wanted his workers to have a certain level of decorum and proper behavior. They were living in this very proper neighborhood so should live this proper life. That sort of paternalism didn't sit well with a lot of people."
Tensions came to a head in 1894, when a historic strike took place.
Over a decade, the amount of rail traffic in the United States tripled. Railroads overextended themselves, building more rail, and some went bankrupt. As the country headed into a depression, Pullman didn't need as many workers at the factory. So he reduced hours, let some workers go and cut wages by as much as 25% to 50%.
"That became almost starvation wages," Rubenstein said. "At the same time, rents were raised. It didn't sit so well."
Eugene Debs organized workers who went on strike and staged a boycott of any trains with Pullman cars, which brought train traffic to a standstill. There were stories of produce rotting in boxcars.
Pullman and railroad presidents conspired with the Grover Cleveland administration to attach mail cars to all the trains, so they couldn't be meddled with, and the government had the license to send in the armed forces.
"There were riots, damage to cars, and people being shot and killed over the country, but not so much here in Pullman because they had lots of guards," he said. "The strike was over in two months. Workers did not get what they wanted. They did not get concessions. The one benefit they received was that Grover Cleveland signed legislation making Labor Day a national holiday. Thanks to the Pullman strike, we now have the Labor Day holiday."
No one came out of the strike well, Rubenstein said. Pullman's reputation was tarnished. Debs was jailed. Workers still struggled to make ends meet.
Visitors can explore the neighborhood and multimillion-dollar Visitors Center in the old Administration Building to learn more about the cradle of industrial and labor history. Exhibits, such as a re-creation of a Pullman car and a scale model of what the factory grounds looked like before some of the buildings were razed, explain what happened and the far-reaching national impact.
The National Park Service, residents and community groups continue to work to preserve the neighborhood and its storied history.
"President Obama only was able to name it a National Monument in 2015 because of all the hard work of the neighborhood groups here," Rubenstein said. "The neighborhood wouldn't exist. There were plans to knock down the whole factory and the neighborhood to put in industrial parks.
"Without the Historic Pullman Foundation, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, without their courage to stand up, this wouldn't exist now. We still partner a great deal with the National Pullman Porter Museum, the Historic Pullman Foundation, the Pullman Civic Organization and all of these great organizations that are still in the neighborhood. Without them, we would not be here today."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Mi Tierra closing after 22 years; La Carreta, Flako's Tacos, Wendy's, Bulldog Ale House, WhoaZone, The Love of Arts and Illinois Dermatology Institute opening
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This year's Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum will feature Cubs manager David Ross, neuroscientist Bruce Perry and Anthony Ray Hinton, a former death row inmate who became a New York Times bestselling author.
The 70th season of the speaker series will kick off at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, with former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a former Purdue University president. His talk, "Never Park the Car: Making Change When Change Says No," concerns his time in academia and politics.
On Oct. 1, Jennifer Griffin and Benjamin Hall will discuss "Protecting Journalists and Journalism in Today’s World." She's a national security correspondent for Fox News. He's a longtime journalist who was injured while reporting on the war in Ukraine. She helped evacuate him from the front lines.
Perry's talk on Oct. 15 is "What Happened to You? A Conversation on Trauma, Resilience and Healing." He's the principal of the Neurosequential Network and a professor at Northwestern University and La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
He's taught, researched and practiced for 30 years, specializing in children's mental health and the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain. He's written several books, including “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing” with Oprah Winfrey; it was Purdue Northwest’s “One Book, One University” selection for the 2023-24 academic year.
Peter Zeihan's talk, "The End of the World ... And Other Opportunities," is scheduled for Nov. 5. He's a geopolitical strategist who's written the books “The Accidental Superpower” and “The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization."
On Nov. 19, Hinton will give the address "The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row."
He spent 30 years on death row in Alabama, convicted of the unsolved murders of two fast-food restaurant managers. He spent decades working to prove his innocence and was finally exonerated with the help of the Equal Justice Initiative.
Since his release in 2015, he's written books and toured the world advocating for criminal justice reform to prevent similar injustices.
David Ross will talk baseball on Dec. 3. The longtime catcher helped lead the Cubs to their historic curse-breaking World Series win in 2016. After retiring he became the team's manager.
He will be joined on stage by moderator Dan Plesac, a Gary native who had a long Major League Baseball career before becoming an MLB Network analyst.
“The Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest serves as a significant platform for distinguished professionals to share their insights, advice and predictions for humanity’s contemporary issues,” said Leslie Plesac, executive director of the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest.
“We are immensely proud to celebrate seven decades of Sinai Forum programming allowing Northwest Indiana community members to gather together to listen and engage with accomplished and compelling speakers in their respective fields.”
People will be able to attend online or in person at the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex on PNW’s Westville branch campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421 in Westville. Doors open at 3 p.m.; the talks start at 4.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Mi Tierra closing after 22 years; La Carreta, Flako's Tacos, Wendy's, Bulldog Ale House, WhoaZone, The Love of Arts and Illinois Dermatology Institute opening
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CARVER COUNTY, Minn. — The Carver County Sheriff's Office is thanking a helpful canoeist who spotted a dog stuck in the mud on a riverbank Saturday.
The paddler attempted to rescue the dog from its muddy predicament but was forced to call 911 after realizing the canine was too weak to help in the effort.
According to a statement from the sheriff's office, personnel from the Carver Fire Department was dispatched to help.
The dog had been missing for a day and was exhausted after being stuck "all night," according to the agency. First responders helped remove the dog and transport it to a safe place.
"Great job by our partners at the Carver Fire Department," read a post on the Carver County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. "Dog was reunited with his happy owner."
The pup is recovering at home.
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MERRILLVILLE — Summer workshops have been scheduled for the Merrillville Momentum comprehensive plan.
At these workshops, residents will provide ideas about particular areas of town. That information will be used to develop the comprehensive plan, which will identify strategies and projects that can take place over the next 20 years.
Merrillville holds block party at town hall for residents to celebrate anniversary.
The workshops will take place at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway. Each session will focus on a specific area of town, but residents from all areas of Merrillville are encouraged to attend.
Workshop 1, July 19-21: Focus area is 73rd Avenue to the northern town limits.
July 19, 6-7:30 p.m.: Public input meeting and individual discussions.
July 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.: Public input meeting and individual discussions. The evening session will include a short presentation of initial directions at 5:30 p.m.
July 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Public summary.
Workshop 2, July 24-26: Focus area is 73rd Avenue to the southern town limits; western town limits to the I-65 corridor.
July 24, 5-7 p.m.: Public input meeting and individual discussions.
July 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.: Public input meeting and individual discussions. The evening session will include a short presentation of initial directions at 5:30 p.m.
July 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Public summary.
Workshop 3, July 26-28: Focus area is the I-65 corridor and the Merrillville Panhandle.
July 26, 5-7 p.m. Public input meeting and individual discussions.
July 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.: Public input meeting and individual discussions. The evening session will include a short presentation of initial directions at 5:30 p.m.
July 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Public summary.
In addition to the workshops, the town continues seeking stakeholders in the community who are interested in joining the Momentum Community Committee.
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The committee will play a critical role in developing the comprehensive plan by working with town officials and planners on the initiative. It will have 40 members, and participants must attend at least six monthly meetings, starting with the kickoff from 4 to 6 p.m. July 19.
Visit the Merrillville Momentum website, rdgusa.mysocialpinpoint.com/merrillvillecomprehensiveplan , to download an application and to learn more about the comprehensive plan. Committee applications can be emailed to momentum@merrillville.in.gov or delivered to the Municipal Complex, 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Mi Tierra closing after 22 years; La Carreta, Flako's Tacos, Wendy's, Bulldog Ale House, WhoaZone, The Love of Arts and Illinois Dermatology Institute opening
Opening
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant and Bar fires up the grill in Winfield early this week.
The Mexican restaurant with locations in Schererville and Merrillville is targeting a Monday or Tuesday opening for its new eatery in the former Anytime Fitness at 10711 Randolph St. in Winfield. It's just awaiting a final inspection.
La Carreta offers authentic cuisine like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas and chimichangas. It has multiple nachos plates.
The traditional Mexican eatery has a number of steak, seafood and chicken entrees. One can get a T-bone with shrimp, pollo loco or Camarones el Caribe with mushrooms, onions and a simmering cheese sauce. The Camarones la Carreta cooks a pound of shrimp in garlic, onion and white wine.
A house special is the Arroz Texano that mixes steak, chicken and shrimp with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese.
There's a kids' menu, lunch specials and combination plates. Dessert options include flan and deep-fried ice cream.
The restaurant also has a three-way liquor license allowing it to serve beer, wine and liquor. It specializes in margaritas, tequilas and cold imported beer.
For more information, visit www.lacarretarestaurantandbar.com .
Jonathan Miano, The Times
Closing
Mi Tierra has been serving authentic Mexican food in a unique setting for more than two decades.
The casual dining restaurant served up hearty, homestyle Mexican food as planes took off and landed just outside the windows in the Griffith-Merrillville Airport. But now the longtime owner Jesus "Don Chuy" Toledo, a Mexican immigrant who served in the U.S. Army, is retiring and turning the restaurant space over to new owners.
"After 27 years in the restaurant business — 22 of them in the Griffith-Merrillville Airport — and some long discussions, Don Chuy and his family have decided they’re ready to take their next steps and are closing Mi Tierra. Our last day is June 30," Mi Tierra posted on social media. "But wait! Before you despair, we also have two other, even better announcements: First, we’re handing over the reins to Flako's Tacos, an East Chicago-based restaurant whose food truck has a strong fan base in Griffith. They’ll be bringing their amazing Birria tacos and flavor to town, but they’re also keeping some of what we do, too. It’s a win-win! They’ll be up and running in July."
Mi Tierra had fare like Steak Ranchero, Fish Caribbean and the Three Amigos combo. Diners could ask what's cooking for Don Chuy's latest special.
But it's not the final chapter for Don Chuy.
"And because you know no one can keep him down (trust us — we’ve tried), Don Chuy will still be whipping up spices and chorizo in a nearby space, so he’ll still be floating around and hopes to see the many of you he’s come to know and love. We also hope he takes a well-deserved vacation or six, but you know how that goes," Mi Tierra posted on social media. "We’re so very grateful to each one of you who’ve come through our doors and gotten to know us through the years. It’s bittersweet knowing we raised a whole family within these walls, but it’s also time for a new family to grow, and we hope you’ll show them the love and support you’ve shown us."
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon
Where's the beef?
It's coming soon to Indiana Harbor.
Wendy's is opening its latest Northwest Indiana location in the downtown of East Chicago's Indiana Harbor neighborhood. A new fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru is under construction at the corner of Columbus Drive and Main Street, across from Subway in the Harbor's main commercial drag.
Wendy's offers old-fashioned square hamburgers, sea salt fries, baked potatoes, chili, Frosties and its famous nugs. Known for its irreverent social media presence, it overtook Burger King for second place by revenue, trailing only McDonald's as the top-selling fast-food burger joint.
The chain has multiple Northwest Indiana locations, including Hammond, Highland, Munster, Schererville, Merrillville, Crown Point, Portage, Chesterton, Valparaiso, Michigan City, LaPorte and Hebron.
Joseph S. Pete
Open
Bulldog Ale House Food & Brews is now pouring drinks in downtown Lansing.
It took over the former Jack's Sports Pub and Eatery at 3325 Ridge Road. Billing itself as a burger, pizza and beer company, it's a local Chicagoland chain with locations in Algonquin, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, McHenry, New Lenox, North Aurora, Rogers Park and Rolling Meadows.
It serves traditional pub fare like burgers, sliders, tacos, pizza, wings, soups, salads and sandwiches. Signature entrees include chicken and waffles, pot pie, chicken parmesan and fish and chips. It also has shareable plates like truffle parmesan fries, garlic parmesan fries, loaded waffle fries, street corn, kale and artichoke dip and Italian beef egg rolls.
Sandwiches skew traditional with options like Rubens, Monte Cristos and French dips. Diners also can save room for house-made desserts like cheesecake and Rumchata bread pudding.
Drink options include beer, wine, liquor and cocktails.
For more information, visit bulldogalehouse.com .
Joseph S. Pete
Open
The Love of Arts Community Center is now teaching art classes in Griffith.
Founder and Executive Director Sade Carrasquillo opened the community center at 1115 E. Ridge Road. It provides classes and artistic resources meant to spur creativity in both youth and adults.
"I have dreamed of this day, and still can't believe that it has finally happened," said Carrasquillo. "Our community deserves more outlets where we can creatively express ourselves. I am honored to be one of those providers."
It hosts arts, crafts and STEM activities for kids between 6 months and five years from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
It also offers beginner guitar classes, VR Graffiti Art, Beginners Videography, Acting, Acrylic Painting, Hip Hop Dance and other programming for youth and adults, as well as art classes for people in the Lake County work release program. Most creative classes are six weeks in length.
"All of us have some type of talent and many want to explore new ones," Carrasqullio said. "The Love of Arts Community Center is here to cultivate these talents and of course offer fun and memorable experiences. We are excited to expand our reach to the town of Griffith as well as all of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland" said Sade Carrasquillo, founder of For the Love of Arts Community Center."
For more information, visit artsforlove.org .
Joseph S. Pete
Open
Illinois Dermatology Institute recently expanded its footprint in Northwest Indiana by opening an office in Munster.
The clinic is now treating patients for skin conditions at 9601 Calumet Ave., Suite E, in the Centennial Village development by Centennial Park. It treats conditions like acne, skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, nail disorders, rosacea, warts, allergy patch testing, hair loss, cosmetic dermatology and pediatric dermatology. It performs procedures like mohs surgery and surgical excisions.
The Illinois Dermatology Institute office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information, call 219-491-3376.
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Open
The WhoaZone floating water park at Whihala Beach in Whiting has reopened for the season.
The family attraction features slides, stairs and other inflatables in the lake. It's a floating obstacle course at 1561 Park Road in Whiting.
Kids can climb stairs, run around and splash into the water while lifeguards supervise.
For more information, call 219-234-2615 or visit https://whoa.zone/whiting/ .
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Anniversary
Ella Jayms, a women’s boutique, is celebrating the third anniversary of its brick-and-mortar location in downtown Valparaiso.
"Ella Jayms is a woman-owned, lifestyle boutique that’s dedicated to women of all generations and celebrating life’s happiest moments," Customer Experience Lead Raeann Grusak said. "We take pride in providing a warm, welcoming environment for all & ensure that each person who walks through our doors leaves feeling happier and uplifted."
The boutique is located at 260 Franklin St., Suite 102.
"Giving back and paying it forward is the soul of our company," she said. "Since we opened our doors in the summer of 2020, we have had the honor of donating time and money right back into NWI to help our neighbors in need through nonprofits like The Caring Place, Women United, The Porter County Community Foundation, Housing Opportunities and Hilltop Neighborhood House."
It stocks clothes, footwear, accessories, home decor and Foggy Dog Ruby Dog Bow Ties to "make your pup extra dapper."
"While we reflect on these past three years, we want to thank our amazing community and customers," Grusak said. "Being a part of Valparaiso has been an honor; we’ve loved every second of it. We’re beyond grateful for the support we've received and look forward to many more years of celebration."
For more information, visit www.ellajayms.com .
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Leased
Shops on 41 in Schererville is now 100% leased.
Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial, one of the leading commercial real estate firms in Northwest Indiana, leased out the last two spots in the new strip mill on Indianapolis Boulevard just south of U.S. 30 and the Crossroads of the Nation intersection.
A high-end barber shop and dental practice both signed leases. The new tenants plan on starting construction immediately.
“We’re excited for the two new tenants to join the existing strong tenant lineup and get us to 100% occupied, said Brett McDermott of Latitude Commercial. Both of the tenants will benefit from the great visibility on 41 and all of the tenants complement each other well. The Landlords did a great job on the design and look of the building and are happy to have filled the last remaining space.”
Joseph S. Pete, The Times
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SAN DIEGO — A family is reunited in San Diego after facing a severe medical scare. Fourteen-year-old Destinee Allen became deathly ill while abroad on a school trip.
She and her family had a beach day here at De Anza Cove Sunday to celebrate her arrival back home. Just one week ago, she was fighting for her life with an infection in an ICU in Spain.
"It was tough. No one wants to see their child with oxygen and all types of stuff hooked up to them," said her mom Whitney Williams.
Destinee was overseas in Madrid for a school trip last month when she got sick. Her mom had to take an emergency flight to be with her.
"I was happy even though I didn't show it. I was so sick but thrilled, and it made me get better way faster," Destinee said.
Doctors say her infection is still a bit of a mystery.
"When I first saw her on the news, I was scared for her and missed her a whole bunch," said her cousin Laila.
Her family described what it was like to see her so sick.
"I couldn't handle it. I would cry every day," her sister Kymanie Chambers said.
Her cousin, Peyton Phillips, said it was tough not knowing what would happen.
"I didn't get to see her, and she's like my best friend, my favorite," he said.
Her mom says she still has inflammation in her small intestine, lung fluid, and hip issues but is now on the road to recovery. Destinee and her mom returned to San Diego this weekend. They've received an overwhelming amount of support.
"So many people we didn't even know. I got a lot of messages and things. I am very grateful that the whole world was praying for her," Williams said.
Her mom says those prayers have made a world of difference.
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TRAFFIC
SR 88 reopens as Crosscut Fire contained near Apache Junction
Aidan Wohl
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Both directions of State Route 88 north of Apache Junction have been reopened after being closed for about two hours Saturday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation's Twitter account.
The road closure was caused by a brush fire at milepost 201 near Lost Dutchman State Park, according to ADOT.
The Crosscut Fire was contained at 2 acres and was under investigation, according to the U.S Forest Service-Tonto National Forest's Facebook account
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Excessive heat warning extended for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a excessive heat warning for Maricopa County starting at 12:04 p.m. July 16. The warning expires at 8 p.m. July 19.
The weather service has forecast high temperatures above 110 degrees throughout the week.
For the latest watches and warnings, see our weatheralert page.
Climate data from the federal government shows the Southwest has grown significantly hotter during the past decade. The region has endured the most pronounced warming in the country during that period, an increase that federal meteorologists said clearly reflects the influence of global warming.
In Phoenix and surrounding areas, developed areas have grown significantly hotter than the surrounding desert through the urban “heat-island” effect, in which exposed asphalt, concrete and roofs soak up heat from the sun and push temperatures higher.
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Hot weather tips
The Arizona Department of Health Services has tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Drink water: Drink at least 2 liters of water per day if staying inside all day. Those who spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour they are outside.
- Dress for the heat: Wear light-weight and light-colored clothing. Sunscreen should always be applied to exposed skin. Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outdoors.
- Eat small meals and eat more often: Avoid foods high in protein that increase metabolic heat.
- Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- Slow down: Do strenuous activity only during the coolest hours of the day, between 4 and 7 a.m.
- Stay indoors.
- Take breaks: Take a break in a cool place when doing physical activity outside on a hot day.
This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff member.
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Phoenix man sentenced in 2021 murder of teen, 1 suspect's whereabouts still unknown
A Phoenix man was sentenced in the 2021 death of a teenager, but one more suspect ― the one accused of the killing — remains on the loose.
On July 6, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Jay Thomason sentenced 22-year-old Jesus Javier Valle Padilla III to 13 years in prison for the manslaughter of 17-year-old Itzel Espinoza, for handing the gun to the other defendant, who fired it.
In July 2021, police say Padilla handed a gun to Lindsey Brianna Aguilar,18, who then shot and killed Espinoza, according to court documents. A third suspect, who was 16 years old, was also involved and later arrested for moving and abandoning Espinoza's body.
After signing off on a plea deal in January, Padilla is the second person to be sentenced for this case. Last year the teenage suspect, then 17, was sentenced to two years for car theft and abandoning and concealing a dead body. Aguilar, who is suspected of shooting and killing Espinoza, has yet to be found, police say.
"Detectives are actively investigating and following up on all leads to locate Lindsey Aguilar. Federal and state resources are involved with assisting in locating her wherever she may be," said Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower.
Padilla was also sentenced to 7.5 years last week for an armed robbery that occurred just over one month before Espinoza's death. His sentences are to run concurrently.
Physical fight turned fatal
Around 5:15 a.m. on July 3, 2021, 17-year-old Espinoza and Aguilar were engaged in a physical fight near 38th and Wier avenues, court documents show. Padilla was one of a group of people watching, with some recording the fight on their cell phones, according to court documents.
At one point, Espinoza ran to a parked vehicle and locked herself inside. Aguilar followed and started banging on the window, demanding Espinoza to get out of the car, court documents show.
Padilla was standing nearby when Aguilar asked him for a gun. He then pulled a gun from his pants and handed it to Aguilar, court documents show. Documents state that Aguilar then took the gun and fired multiple times into the front passenger window where Espinoza was sitting, shooting her several times.
After the shooting, Aguilar gave the gun back to Padilla and they left the scene, court documents show.
Around 5:30 a.m., Phoenix Police were called to investigate someone sitting in a car with apparent gunshot wounds in an alley near 35th and Southern avenues. When they arrived, they found a grey Lexus parked in the alley with Espinoza in the passenger seat with three gunshot wounds to the right side of her body.
The Lexus was later identified to had been stolen earlier that night, for which the 16-year-old was charged. There were also multiple apparent bullet holes through the front passenger window.
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Espinoza was pronounced dead and a autopsy later determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds. At the time, only Aguilar knew about the argument that led up to the shooting, according to Bower.
A married couple, who lived near the area of the incident, called police about the shooting. One of them told police that he was outside their house and witnessed the event unfold, court documents show. The two later were shown lineups and identified Aguilar as the shooter, documents show.
The day after the shooting, police spoke to Denise King, who knew Padilla. She contacted the police herself, court documents show. King told police she was staying at the house where the incident took place. Two others, including Padilla's sister were also staying there.
Court documents show that King said that around 4 a.m. July 3, Padilla woke her up and told her that his sister and two others got into a car accident, one being the other person staying in the house with King. Padilla and King were talking about the accident when they heard a commotion outside, King said. Both King and Padilla went outside and witnessed Aguilar tell the 16-year-old friend that he needed to get Espinoza "out of here," according to court documents.
King told police that she saw the fight unfold, first inside the car and as it spilled out onto the street. Court documents show King told police Aguilar was "beating the life out" of Espinoza. She said she saw Espinoza break away from the fight, get back into the car, and lock the doors.
King told police she then watched Aguilar pound on the glass window of the car, telling Espinoza to open the door. Court documents show that Aguilar had said "on my momma's life, I wanna kill you," according to King.
King told police that Aguilar then asked Padilla to hand her a gun — which he did — and she subsequently fired at the passenger window of the car, court documents show. Everyone then fled the area in King's car, with Padilla driving, according to court documents and King.
King told police that she heard Aguilar tell the 16-year-old to get rid of Espinoza's body, and said "set the body on fire for all I care," according to court documents. She then told King that if anyone snitched on her, she will "come for their heads."
Four days later, police interviewed the 16-year-old, who said he and another individual stole the Lexus, court documents show. He told police that Padilla told him to get rid of the stolen Lexus, with Espinoza still inside. The teenager said he drove her to the alley, left her and the car there, and later called police under a fake name, court documents show.
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On July 16, nearly two weeks after the shooting, police said they found Padilla near 24th Street and University Drive and arrested him on suspicion of facilitation of murder. Court documents said the handgun used in the shooting was found in a vehicle that Padilla was stopped in but did not say who the gun was registered to.
After being read his rights, court documents show that Padilla told police about the night of the incident, offering essentially the same account as King's, saying it was his sister who got into a car crash.
Court documents show that when he was talking to police about handing Aguilar the gun, he said he didn't believe she was going to fire it because he didn't think she had it in her. Padilla told police that he had given the gun to Aguilar in the past and that she had never fired it.
After the shooting, Padilla told police that they all got into King's car and visited his sister in the hospital. He said he told the 16-year-old to take Espinoza to the hospital. Court documents do not state whether he told the 16-year-old to get rid of the stolen car.
Padilla was indicted with first degree murder and the facilitation of first degree murder. Under Arizona state law, an accomplice is as liable as the major participant in a crime.
In January, a plea deal changed the charge to manslaughter and resulted in the dismissal of the facilitation charge.
Shot to death and abandoned 'Shot to death and left in an alley' like a 'piece of trash'
Judge Thomason's courtroom in the central court building had a gallery full of people attending on behalf of Espinoza and Padilla. Four spoke to the court on behalf of Espinoza, including her stepmother and brother.
"It was a real surprise to find out that my daughter was shot to death and left in an alley like she was a piece of trash," Espinoza's step-mother Maricella Saldana said.
"And to find out that this guy right here pointed a gun" to the 16-year-old's head and "told him to go dump her and get rid of her body, like as if she wasn't his friend," she added.
The week before, she said, Espinoza had called Padilla her "brother" on Snapchat, despite knowing him for a few months. Just a week later, Saldana said, he did nothing but watch Aguilar beat Espinoza.
Before Saldana went up to speak, she said she heard the chains around Padilla's feet and said she wished they were on him before the incident happened given that he had charges in other cases, like the armed robbery he had committed just over a month before Espinoza's death. Instead, she said, he was out and about "waving guns around with his friends," as if life was a big party with no consequences. She said that hanging around with the wrong people for less than a year altered Espinoza's life.
Saldana said that the day Espinoza died was the day she also lost her husband and son, saying they are not the same people anymore. She went on to say that it has been a dark time and even though family and friends come around, Espinoza's room is still empty.
"I know they say, 'oh he didn't pull the trigger,'" she said, "In my mind, he did. He gave that gun knowing what she [Aguilar] was going to do, what could happen."
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Espinoza's older brother, Emiliano Espinoza, told the court that he was in complete disagreement with the sentence that Padilla's defense was asking for, which was the minimum of 10 years. He said Padilla was at fault because he gave the gun to Aguilar. He instead pushed for the maximum of 15 years, which the prosecution was asking for.
The other two people who spoke were Espinoza's aunts. They told the court how much pain the family as a whole has been in. One of the aunts looked directly into Padilla's eyes and told him that what he did was wrong.
No one spoke on behalf of Padilla in court, but some sent the court letters in advance. His grandmother, Martha Montero, wrote about how proud she was of him when he worked as a lifeguard and volunteer for various organizations in Phoenix. She wrote that he "truly cares for others."
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Montero said that Padilla is remorseful for his mistakes and has gone through a tough time but has now "started a journey to becoming the man" the family can be proud of again.
"He has hope again. I now see a wiser man compared to the confused child of last year," Montero wrote. She said in the letter that Padilla being incarcerated would not be useful for him, stating that he should get counseling to navigate through why he has strayed away from the family.
Padilla's defense counsel, Robert Ditsworth, emphasized to the court that Padilla did not know Aguilar would pull the trigger. He said Padilla thought it was more of the lifestyle they were living at the time, like a game.
"Did he truly think that someone was going to die that moment? No."
Ditsworth also said he was not going to argue over whether Padilla ordered the 16-year-old to hide Espinoza's body, as Espinoza's mom and the state's attorney Gregory Bizzozero briefly mentioned that day. The defense says Padilla did not.
When Judge Thomason asked Padilla if he'd like to address the court, he pulled out a letter from an envelope. He talked about the morning of July 3, 2021, and how his sister got into a car accident. He said he was confused, scared, and unaware of what was going on when Espinoza and Aguilar began fighting. Padilla looked back toward the gallery and apologized to Espinoza and her family.
"Itzel never deserved this. She was one-of-a kind," Padilla said, "I don't think words could describe how wonderful and amazing she was." He said he regrets, with everything in him, what happened.
After all statements were made, Thomason sentenced Padilla first for the armed robbery charge. Then, after taking some time to review all the content about the case and what was said that day, he imposed a 13-year sentence for manslaughter on Padilla.
Thomason said he considered that Padilla was remorseful, cooperative, and young. However, Espinoza was also young, he said. Thomason said he also considered that Padilla was sentenced for another crime, letters he received about Padilla's recklessness the night of the incident, and how he did not seek help for Espinoza and left the scene, and that to some extent he appeared to have covered up the crime.
Anyone with information about Aguilar is encouraged to call Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or, to remain anonymous, Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446 for Spanish. According to Silent Witness, investigators believe it’s possible she could be moving between the United States and Mexico.
This reporting follows crimes The Republic began to cover in 2021 and is part of our commitment to telling the story from start to finish.
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Buckeye police: Man's death after bike ride likely heat related
A man who died from what appeared to be heat-related causes in a desert area Sunday afternoon has been identified, according to the Buckeye Police Department.
The deceased individual was identified as 73-year-old James Van de Voorde of Buckeye.
At about 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, police received a report from a woman who said her husband went out for a bike ride in the Sun City Festival area and had not arrived at the fire station at West Wagner Complex Drive and North Desert Oasis Boulevard, where they initially agreed to meet after the bike ride, according to a news release.
The woman explained to police that her husband, who was in his 70s, called her earlier on Sunday saying that his bike got a flat tire in a desert area west of the fire station, and he was attempting to walk to the fire station where she could pick him up, the news release said.
Police and fire crews then started searching for the man and found him dead in the desert.
"This appears to be a heat-related death, but the medical examiner's office will ultimately determine (the) cause of death," said Officer Carissa Planalp, a spokesperson for the Buckeye Police Department.
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DILLSBURG, Pa. — A York County man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he sexually assaulted two juvenile girls.
Anthony James Raimo, 35, of Dillsburg, was charged following an investigation by Upper Allen Police, who were acting on information provided by one of the victims, a 16-year-old girl who claimed he touched her breasts while he was intoxicated earlier this year.
Raimo was living in the girl's home in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County at the time, police said. When the girl reported the alleged inappropriate contact to her mother, her mother told Raimo he had to move out of the home, police said.
During an interview with police in April, the victim reported that another 16-year-old girl told her she had also been sexually assaulted by Raimo. The alleged sexual assaults occurred numerous times between 2017 and 2022, the girl said.
Acting on the information provided by the first victim, police interviewed the second girl at her school on April 5, according to the criminal complaint affidavit filed by investigators.
In her interview, the second victim said Raimo touched her genitals multiple times over a period of years when he was living in her home. The alleged sexual abuse began when the girl was between the ages of 10 and 11, according to police.
Raimo's alleged sexual abuse ranged from attempted rape to forcing the girl to touch his genitals, the second victim reported.
Raimo is charged with two first-degree felony counts of rape, two first-degree felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, a first-degree felony count of unlawful contact with a minor, a first-degree felony count of aggravated indecent assault, a third-degree count of indecent assault, a third-degree felony count of corruption of minors and a misdemeanor count of indecent assault, according to police.
An arrest warrant was issued for Raimo, but he allegedly fled the area prior to his arrest, police claim. He was eventually captured with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Washington County (MD) Sheriff’s Office.
Raimo was extradited back to Cumberland County last Friday and is currently incarcerated in the Cumberland County Prison. A preliminary hearing will occur at a later date, police said.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County man was killed in a tractor accident Saturday night on the 2600 block of Walnut Bottom Road near Carlisle, coroner Charley Hall said Monday.
Richard Anderson, 71, was attempting to put his antique tractor back inside a building after washing it when the accident occurred, Hall said. The tractor requires a person to crank-start it from the front. As Anderson tried to start it, the tractor, which apparently had been left in gear, unexpectedly turned on.
The tractor's brakes then failed, allowing it to move forward into the building, trapping Anderson underneath, according to Hall.
Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Cumberland County Coroner's Office.
Hall determined Anderson died of multiple traumatic injuries and ruled his death accidental.
State Police in Carlisle are investigating the incident, Hall said.
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HIGHSPIRE, Pa. — Residents in the Borough of Highspire are advised to boil their water until further notice due to a damaged water main.
Construction near Poplar Street and Burd Run damaged the pipe, borough officials said. The utility company, Vieola North America, has been notified.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer more information how to observe a water boil advisory here.
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YORK, Pa. — A third person has died of injuries sustained in an early morning fire last Friday in York, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced.
Isais Soto, 4, was pronounced dead Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Cedar Crest, Lehigh County, where he was taken for treatment after being removed from a house fire on the 500 block of Company Street in York Friday morning.
Two other people—Roberto Soto-Ortiz, 49, and Cattleya Soto, 3—died Friday morning at York Hospital, where they were taken after being removed from the burning home.
Emergency responders say they were called out to the fire at a residence on Company Street around 4:10 a.m. Friday.
According to chief William Sleeger, firefighters carried three victims out of the home.
The second and third floor of the home suffered significant damage, but Sleeger says the house is not a total loss. It is able to be repaired, despite extensive water and smoke damage.
Other people inside the Company Street home and nearby neighbors were evacuated. The blaze did not damage any other buildings, according to the fire chief.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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Boise gas prices have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week.
According to GasBuddy's survey of 216 stations, the cheapest in Boise was priced at $3.61 per gallon Sunday. Those prices are 10.1 cents per gallon lower than last month and 139.1 cents lower than last year.
But, the national average of gas has risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week even though the national average is down 1.6 cents from a month ago.
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CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — A fire believed to have been started by lightning early Monday morning has burned an estimated 40 to 50 acres north of Middleton and Star.
The fire, reported near Blessinger Road and Edna Lane north of Purple Sage Road, started before 6 a.m. A total of about 30 firefighters from Middleton, Star, Meridian, Eagle, Boise and the Bureau of Land Management were called to help fight it.
David Sparks, deputy chief for the Star and Middleton fire districts, said the fire started with a lightning strike in grass and brush. The fire threatened one home, he said, but the home was not damaged.
The fire is now contained — firefighters used a dozer to build a line around the fire. Sparks said some firefighters will remain in the area through most of the day to take care of any hot spots.
"With the hot weather that's coming, we want to make sure this thing's completely out," Sparks said.
No one was injured in the fire.
Storms moving through the area produced lightning early Monday morning. Lightning is also believed to be the cause of a fire that burned about 10 acres southeast of Boise near the South Orchard Access road off of Interstate 84. Firefighters had that fire out about 45 minutes after the first crews arrived. Some crews remain in the area to watch for any possible flare-ups.
The BLM also reported a wildfire west of Marsing, dubbed the Johnstone Fire, and said fire crews were making "good progress." Its size was estimated at 20 acres, but as is the case with the other fires reported Monday morning, the reported size may change dramatically after more accurate mapping.
This story will be updated as new information is confirmed.
Fire north of Middleton, Star
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CANNON BEACH, Ore. — Authorities in Cannon Beach reopened the section of beach around Haystack Rock Monday morning after concluding that the cougar that was spotted on the Oregon coast landmark over the weekend has departed.
Cannon Beach police chief Jason Schermerhorn told KGW that Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Employees found what appeared to be cougar tracks leading away from the rock when they were investigating early Monday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard flew over the area later in the morning and did not see any signs that the cougar was still there, he added, and police confirmed just before 10 a.m. that the beach had reopened. Beachgoers could be seen making their way back out toward the rock at around the same time on KGW's camera at Cannon Beach.
The beach around the iconic landmark was closed to the public Sunday morning while officials responded to sightings of a cougar on the rocks, and police confirmed early in the afternoon that there was indeed an adult mountain lion on Haystack Rock. The beach was closed up to the dunes to give the animal an escape route.
According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Haystack Rock is a designated wilderness area protected as part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The rock serves as a nesting habitat for a number of seabird species, including tufted puffins.
It was the second time cougars have reportedly been spotted on the northern Oregon coast in the past several days. On Friday, the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department closed the eastern section of the Loop Trail at Nehalem Bay State Park, 16 miles south of Cannon Beach, due to multiple cougar sightings there.
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Taunton farm saved amid outpouring of support — despite clash with disabilities board
TAUNTON — Almost a month after it looked like Deep Pond Farm might have to shut down permanently — and despite a clash with the city's disabilities commission — it seems the popular attraction's troubles are in the rear-view mirror.
“The worst is behind us,” said Georges Ghazal, ecstatic over recent approvals from both Taunton’s Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board for the farm’s finalized site plan.
Back in June, Ghazal said he was having issues with various city departments meeting their requirements in his effort to turn his country getaway-type family attraction, Deep Pond Farm, 123 Dolan Circle, East Taunton, into a lucrative events and entertainment venue.
This prompted a large amount of attention for Deep Pond Farm on social media, as well as support through a Change.org petition, which yielded over 5,000 signatures at the time of this writing.
City boards sending mixed messages
Ghazal said a major issue has been city departments and boards not communicating with each other, leading to contradictory information over what needs to be done.
His attorney Brianna Correira said at the July 6 Planning Board hearing to approve the final site plan that Ghazal’s frustrations were over the process, not the requirements.
Dennis Ackerman, who serves both as vice chair of the Planning Board and chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, expressed support for Deep Pond Farm.
“It’s what we’ve always seen in the city. The left hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing. They were told different things by different departments,” Ackerman said.
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Commercial use in a residential zone
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell said via email the farm started off in a residential zone, but as Ghazal sought to add multiple commercial uses, this automatically led to new zoning, building code and accessibility requirements.
She added some work was done on farm grounds before any permitting was sought or plans submitted, which led to scrutiny and delays in the approval process from departments and officials.
“Each time there has been an issue at the business, city officials have quickly worked with the owner to find a way to keep their doors open and have never required the business to close,” O’Connell said.
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Parking, occupancy and restrooms
Some points of contention have revolved around parking, occupancy limits, septic system requirements and compliance with handicapped accessibility regulations.
On June 22, the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance to allow an adjacent parcel of land to be used as a parking lot with 161 spaces, to keep traffic flow off the farm property. Ghazal said the parking lot will be completed in a matter of weeks.
“Overall, it’s a much safer and more manageable operation,” Correira said.
As to maximum occupancy, it will be under 400 because anything above will require more restrooms, said Rick Reid, consultant from Lighthouse Land Surveying.
Currently, there are three temporary restrooms on site. Ghazal is waiting until September for a lower water table to install a septic system for permanent restrooms.
Dispute over accessibility
Much of the July 6 Planning Board hearing was about Ghazal’s efforts to comply with federal and state accessibility requirements.
Correira and Reid highlighted accessibility and safety features in place or in the works, including an accessible restroom, six handicapped parking spaces, ramps, accessible and slip-resistant concrete paths and a walkway connecting the parking lot to the farm.
But the city’s Commission on Individuals with Disabilities Chair Donna DiCorpo and Vice Chair Nancilee Lemaire said the commission should have been notified before Deep Pond opened to the public last year.
“It should be the first thing that is asked, to look at ADA. What happened here was backwards,” DiCorpo said.
DiCorpo said she does not want operations at Deep Pond to shut down, and that every business in the city is told the same thing regarding state and federal codes.
“I think it’s a great idea, but you have to follow the codes,” she said.
Display of support from father of disabled teen
During public input at the June 22 ZBA meeting, Taunton resident John Santarpia spoke about bringing his handicapped 13-year-old daughter, Emily, to Deep Pond back in December. He said the farm grounds were incredibly accessible as he wheeled Emily's chair all across the property.
"We are so happy that Georges does what he does. She loved that place," said Santarpia, who did his best to hold back his tears because it was "the last fun thing she did" before Emily died in January from acute respiratory failure attributed to her rare condition.
Santarpia said his family had to take Emily to playgrounds in Dighton and Attleboro because "with all the nice playgrounds in this city, none of them were accessible enough."
"Families can come and make memories, like we did. We want more families to have the opportunities we had. We want this man to do what he is doing," Santarpia said.
Food truck becomes bone of contention
At the July 6 Planning Board hearing, Lemaire said she was “disgusted” by the Farmhouse Kitchen food truck not having an order counter low enough for people with disabilities.
This statement prompted Ackerman to lash out at the Commission members.
“I was proud of what you were saying, until you said that,” he shouted, saying he has personally witnessed cooks step outside the truck and bring disabled customers their food.
“We have other food trucks in the city. Why are you picking on Georges, and not the other food trucks?” Ackerman shouted to DiCorpo and Lemaire.
DiCorpo later told the Gazette, on behalf of Lemaire, that “disgusted” was a poor word choice brought on by frustrations over ADA being the last thing to be addressed.
In a statement, O'Connell said she was disappointed by the outbursts and overall behavior exhibited at the Planning Board meeting.
"Such behavior is unprofessional, discourteous and unacceptable in our city. The vast majority of city officials conduct themselves with professionalism and should demand the same conduct of all board and commission members," O'Connell said.
DiCorpo said a lower order counter on the food truck is an ADA requirement but, regarding other food trucks, acknowledged that “not everyone follows the code.”
Disabilities commission 'not an enforcement agency'
City Councilor Estele Borges told the Planning Board at the July 6 hearing about her own experience with the disabilities commission when she was the manager for the District Center for The Arts in 2018.
She said she felt the Commission was “trying to shut us down” over the delayed installation of an elevator, which the state’s Architectural Access Board had granted a one-year waiver on.
Borges said while she respects the efforts of the commission, “they are not an enforcement agency” and “Deep Pond Farm opened because they were told they could be open.”
DiCorpo acknowledges the commission is an advisory group. She said their efforts are about making sure businesses are following regulations and other people don’t file complaints with agencies, who do have the power to fine businesses, or worse.
“We’re trying to work with Georges to prevent difficulties for him down the line,” DiCorpo said.
Deep Pond Farm will be allowed to operate
Planning Board member Brian Carr said at the July 6 hearing, “it sounds like they have made concessions” and asked DiCorpo if they were happy with the revised site plan?
DiCorpo agreed they were “happy with this as long as we’re making sure everything is met.”
“I’m hearing we can vote to move forward on this and keep it going,” said Planning Board Chair Anthony Abreu, saying Ghazal should be allowed to operate as he continues to finalize all accessibility requirements.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Three juveniles were arrested after allegedly robbing a victim with a BB gun and leaving him on the side of a Bristol road.
According to a release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), deputies were called to Jones Hollow Road in Bristol on Sunday afternoon after receiving a report of a robbery.
The victim reportedly told deputies that he had been riding with three “juvenile acquaintances” along Paperville Road. The driver of the vehicle turned onto Jones Hollow Road and stopped the vehicle, the release states.
According to the victim, a handgun was pointed at him, and he was told to empty his pockets. The juveniles reportedly took a vaping device, a lighter and a photograph from the victim.
The victim told the SCSO that he was left on the side of the road as the juveniles left in the vehicle. A description of the vehicle was provided to investigators, who located it with the three suspects inside.
All three juvenile suspects were detained and charged with aggravated robbery. The release states they were transported to the Upper East Tennessee Juvenile Detention Facility in Johnson City.
The SCSO reports no injuries were reported in the robbery, and the gun was later determined to be a BB gun.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Blue Circle restaurant in Bristol, Tennessee is up for sale.
A social media post by the restaurant states that the current owners, the Sourbeers, have listed the restaurant after four years at the helm.
The post states that the restaurant on Bluff City Highway is not closing and will remain open until it is sold. Anyone with inquiries about the listing is asked to contact Garrett Addington at Addington Associates.
A Laurel Marina location is also operated by the Blue Circle. The post did not contain any details related to the marina.
The Sourbeers reopened the Blue Circle in 2019.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Guests visiting Universal Orlando may get to see a new attraction before it officially opens.
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Universal will offer some guests new looks of “Minion Land.”
Technical rehearsals began over the weekend for “Villain Con Minion Blast.”
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Universal officials have been sharing details on the new attraction over the last few months.
The shooter ride takes guests through intricate sets and screens featuring characters from the popular animated franchise.
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DULUTH — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who allegedly threatened to blow up the Superior refinery and said he would "put a hit on every cop in Duluth."
Trevor Hambricke Billings, 30, walked out of a local residential treatment facility while awaiting placement at a state mental health facility, according to St. Louis County prosecutor Nichole Carter.
Billings, using the name "Turtleboy Duluth," prompted numerous 911 calls, sent Superior police officers to provide additional security at the refinery and nearly caused at least one Duluth school to go into lockdown as he publicly posted a series of threats to Facebook in April, according to court documents.
He is charged in State District Court with two felony counts of making threats of violence. However, Judge Dale Harris on June 1 suspended the criminal proceedings following a psychological evaluation, finding that Billings is "mentally ill or deficient so as to be incapable of participating in (his) defense."
Judge David Johnson on June 26 ordered Billings to be civilly committed as a person who poses a risk of harm due to mental illness. That same day, Judge Eric Hylden signed an order in the criminal case allowing him to be released to Arrowhead House in Duluth while awaiting a bed at Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center's competency restoration program.
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Records indicate that Billings was released from the St. Louis County Jail on July 5. Carter said it was discovered a week later, July 12, that he was missing from Arrowhead East, violating the conditions of his commitment order.
"(A case manager's) report sets forth a concern that the defendant is mentally ill, refusing to adhere to recommended medication and that he has little insight into his mental illness," Carter wrote last week. "As such, the state believes that the defendant poses a risk to public safety. His present whereabouts are unknown."
Harris signed the warrant, ordering that Billings be apprehended and held without bail pending an appearance before the court. Carter indicated she would seek a reinstatement of his original $100,000 bail.
Billings had a documented history of mental illness prior to his April arrest, twice in recent years having been placed under civil commitments. The most recent order had expired in September 2020.
He has a relatively minor criminal history, with only a handful of misdemeanor convictions for offenses including impaired driving, theft and giving a false name to a police officer. He had another pending misdemeanor case stemming from a fight at a downtown bar in March, but records show that was dismissed after he was found incompetent.
In his Facebook screeds, Billings allegedly promised "the first live explosion on Facebook," alluded to being heavily armed and repeatedly used the term "jihad." He reportedly wrote, "I got the refinery once I can do it again easy," promising he would "go boom" and describing it as World War III.
Videos posted publicly to the social media site showed he had a sword and compound bow set up in a manner to injure anyone who tried to enter his apartment, and he showed boxes of fireworks that he said he planned to use as explosives.
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The Duluth Police Department dispatched its Crisis Negotiations Team and Tactical Response Team to his residence, 819 Charles Ave., in West Duluth, but court documents indicate he would not respond to their communications. He eventually was arrested after jumping out a back window.
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Crews from the Ponderosa Fire District (PFD) responded to a mutual-aid request from Williams-based High Country Fire at 6:30 a.m. Monday morning in response to a storage building near the Valle Airport had caught fire.
About 10 storage units were engulfed in flames as of about 9 a.m. this morning, and, according to PFD, the fire was threatening two large propane tanks.
According to an online statement from PFD, Battalion 82 and Engine 82 were dispatched to Valle, alongside resources from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Tusayan Fire District, Sherwood Forest Estates Fire District and High Country Fire Rescue.
So far no injuries have been reported in connection with the structure fire.
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The caretaker and mother of a 9-day-old infant who died of starvation, dehydration and methamphetamine toxicity were sentenced in Coconino County Superior Court on Friday afternoon. Both women now face prison time.
Judge Cathleen Brown Nichols called the case “one of the most horrific things I’ve seen in my career.”
Under seal, photographs of the unnamed baby boy were admitted into evidence, alongside written testimony from doctors, nurses, and a medical examiner describing the extreme nature of the child’s mistreatment and emaciation.
The child’s mother, 34-year-old Jessica Seiser, pleaded guilty to child abuse and possession/use of dangerous drugs in the case. She also testified against her co-defendant, 43-year-old Nancy Bell.
Seiser was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by three years of probation and substance abuse counseling.
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On April 27, 2022, Seiser gave birth in Page and did not seek medical care. She has since admitted to using methamphetamines throughout her pregnancy.
Bell told the court Friday that Seiser could have breastfed the baby, but said she didn’t want to. She instead handed the child over to Bell when he was barely a day old.
At the time, Bell was nursing her own infant daughter and told the court she thought she could be a “wet nurse” -- she also said at the time she “didn’t ask a lot of questions.”
The baby was in Bell’s care for eight days, during which time prosecuting attorney Jonathan Mosher said the infant starved to death.
On May 6, 2022, Bell took the baby to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Bell pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case. She appeared in court Friday in person, wearing a bright purple head scarf, large glasses and a navy blue inmate jumpsuit. Bell was ruled eligible for release prior to sentencing, but was taken back into custody after violating the terms of her release.
Bell was ultimately sentenced to 18 years for her role in the death of the infant.
Bell’s defense attorney called licensed psychologist Christopher Margeson to testify before the court delivered her sentence.
Margeson testified that Bell seemed to have an overly optimistic outlook, passive temperament and tendency to underplay any symptoms related to her mental health. He diagnosed her with ADHD. He also testified to reviewing her medical history, and learning that she had bipolar disorder and PTSD and was born with abstinence syndrome because of her mother’s heroin use prior to her birth.
Bell’s attorneys attempted to use Margeson’s testimony to illustrate why Bell might not have sought medical attention for the child sooner. The defense asked that Bell be sentenced to no more than 10 years in prison.
Speaking on her own behalf at the courtroom podium, Bell told the court, “I should have taken [the baby] to the hospital the minute his mom wasn’t going to care for him. That should have been my move. What he went through, that’s on me. I had a responsibility to that.”
Nichols pressed Bell, stating that photographic evidence made it clear the child was in dire straits far longer than Bell seemed to acknowledge.
At the time of the child’s death, Bell was housing insecure and it’s not clear whether she was living at a friend’s home or out of her car when she was acting as the infant’s caretaker. Bell told the court Friday she was not often alone with the baby, but failed to cite clearly who else might have been around. She stated she hadn’t realized the child was so small until the day she took him to the hospital.
Nichols ultimately found Bell had the capacity to conform to the law and had acted with “extreme indifference to human life.”
Mosher asked the court to sentence Bell to no less than 22 years in prison, adding that her actions were especially cruel and heinous given the child’s condition.
Meanwhile, Seiser was not physically in court Friday, appearing on Zoom for sentencing.
Compared to Bell’s sentencing, Seiser’s was quiet and quick. While a number of people sat behind Bell during the proceedings, the courtroom was virtually empty when the victim’s mother was sentenced.
Seiser’s attorneys did not call on any witnesses to make statements about her character, and the courtroom was largely empty of supporters. She spoke on her own behalf, saying only, “I am very sorry for my choices and actions. I’ve lost my son. I’m very, very sorry.”
The defense did submit that Seiser had taken advantage of the more than 400 days she was in custody in the Coconino County jail by seeking sobriety and reconnecting with her family, including her two other young children.
The attorney for the defense said Seiser had accepted prison time and that she testified against Bell with her eyes open, knowing she would be marked as a “snitch.”
“I feel strongly that the sentence is appropriate,” Nichols said of Seiser.
“Do not use drugs in prison ... use your time productively and you’ll still be there for your other children. What happened with your son is tragic beyond belief," the judge said to Seiser.
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Flagstaff set a new record high on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), though Sunday's temp fell one degree short of the all-time high for the city.
The high reached 96 degrees on Sunday afternoon, a fitting finale to a week of sweltering heat. That followed a high of 95 on Saturday -- both of which beat the previous record of 92 degrees on their respective days.
The record for any day in Flagstaff is 97 degrees, set on July 5, 1973. The city has reached 96 degrees several times before, including the summers of 2021, 2013, 2007, 1989 and 1970.
But there might be a reprieve on the horizon. According to the forecast from the NWS Bellemont office, Flagstaff will see a chance of rain throughout this week, with a daily 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms lasting until at least next Sunday. Still, the high temperature could be 94 degrees on Monday and hovering around 90 for most of the week if the storms don't develop -- and gusty winds and lightning threaten to accompany any rain that does come.
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across both the Coconino and Kaibab national forests, and within both the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County due to the hot, dry weather over the past couple months.
Under stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. Fireworks are always prohibited on all national forest and state lands.
Elle balances on a paddleboard as her siblings and friends attempt to rock her off Wednesday afternoon at Lake Mary. Elle and her family and friends -- part-time Flagstaff residents -- came to the body of water to escape the heat of Phoenix.
Evan Brenchley (left) and Aaron Alderman (right) hang out at a buoy in Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. The two men took a much-needed cooldown swim after hiking Kendrick Peak that morning.
A recreational boat heads out to go tubing at Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. Folks gathered at Lake Mary to escape the heat on their paddle boards and boats or simply to swim in the cool water.
People took to Lake Mary this week to deal with the rising temperatures.
Elle balances on a paddleboard as her siblings and friends attempt to rock her off Wednesday afternoon at Lake Mary. Elle and her family and friends -- part-time Flagstaff residents -- came to the body of water to escape the heat of Phoenix.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
Evan Brenchley (left) and Aaron Alderman (right) hang out at a buoy in Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. The two men took a much-needed cooldown swim after hiking Kendrick Peak that morning.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
A standup paddle-boarder paddles across Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
A recreational boat heads out to go tubing at Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. Folks gathered at Lake Mary to escape the heat on their paddle boards and boats or simply to swim in the cool water.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
Paddle-boarders hang out at Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
Several families gather at Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon to play in the water and escape the heat of the day.
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Players across 12 professional and 13 amateur division were handed some hardware over the weekend as the PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships concluded in Flagstaff.
Nearly 1,000 players tackled a variety of courses in weeklong competition across the city, including the Little America Long and Crew tracks, Thorpe Park, Fort Tuthill, McPherson and Northern Arizona University. Tournament director Bill Block and a strong contingent of assistant TDs, PDGA officials and local volunteers kept things running smoothly throughout the week.
In the MP40 division, defending champion Colorado's Joe Rovere survived a head-to-head duel with Minnesota's Cale Leiviska over the last day's 18-hole semifinal and nine-hole final to emerge with a one-shot victory worth $6,300. Ohio's Matthew Blakely used a 12-under round on Saturday morning to separate himself in third place for a podium finish.
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Among those with Flagstaff connections, Joshua Johnson and Mike Lassuy were among five players in a tie for 12th, Ryan Johnson finished T37th, and Aaron Verhoff overcame a slow start to end up tied for 44th. Dominic Smith was one of 10 players with a hole-in-one in the tournament, playing in worlds for the second time after it was held in Flagstaff in 2003.
In FP40, California's Ohn Scoggins was pushed by Tennessee's Holly Finley through most of the week, but she eventually pulled away for a comfortable victory and her third straight world title since becoming eligible for the division. Arizona's Jennifer Allen, who won the Treebash Open in Flagstaff earlier this year, shot under par in the finals to jump into third place.
In MP50, Chris Smith kept Brian Schweberger at arm's length to claim the title, while in FP50, Juliana Korver ran away with the division and finished with a 28-stroke victory, adding to a world title win in Flagstaff 20 years ago.
For more results and links to video coverage of the event, visit the PDGA's website.
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FORT SMITH, Ark — Teachers will have access to 60% off a Sam's Club membership this summer for just $20, the wholesale retailer announced on July 14.
The educator-only access is available for a limited time, starting Monday, July 17, and running through Tuesday, August 15.
According to the announcement, the discount can be redeemed online and in Sam's Club locations across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
Access isn't just for teachers, Sam's Club says, but also for state-licensed or certified PreK teachers, principals, assistant principals, school employees, and college professors.
“We know that educators continue to dip into their own wallets to pay for classroom supplies, and we want to help ease the burden this year with better access to the unbelievable value that Sam’s Club provides,” said Scott Ludwig, VP of Membership at Sam’s Club.
Some items on educator stock-up lists:
- Member's Mark Multipurpose Copy Paper, 20 lb., 92 Bright, 8.5 x 11", 10 Ream Case
- Member’s Mark 2-Ply Facial Tissues, Flat Boxes (160 tissues/box, 12 boxes)
- Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine (0.7mm), Assorted, 16 Pack
- Member’s Mark Disinfecting Wipes 4 Pack
- Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 15" x 18", 2/Pack (577SS-2PK-S)
- Expo Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, Pack of 18
Educators interested in the discounted membership can sign up and find more information here.
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BALTIMORE — Charging documents reveal how an orchestrated robbery led to the murder of a 17-year-old Parkville High School student.
It was the night of April 23 when Elias Cieslak was picked up by another person at the McDonald's in the 7900 block of Belair Road.
Court documents say Cieslak was supposed to sell them four pounds of marijuana for $8,500.
As the two were making a deal inside the suspected buyer's vehicle, a pair of men showed up in a black Infiniti and robbed Cieslak at gunpoint.
Shortly after stealing his drugs, one of the men allegedly shot and killed Cieslak.
The would-be buyer admitted to being in the area to purchase drugs from Cieslak, but told police he escaped the situation prior to gunshots being fired.
Left behind at the crime scene was a single bullet casing, an empty green duffle bag, and $7,700 in counterfeit money.
Detectives took interest in Cieslak and the accused buyer's cell phones, both of which went missing following the robbery and murder.
While sitting for an interview with investigators, the alleged buyer's phone pinged back to the Riggs Avenue area in West Baltimore, which happens to be where he lives.
After reviewing the alleged buyer's call records, detectives discovered he'd been in frequent contact with a second suspect.
The two reportedly spoke on the phone for eight minutes, all the way up to when the buyer picked Cieslak up at the McDonald's.
Surveillance footage apparently shows the buyer and the two robbery suspects arriving there around the same time.
The phones of the buyer and second suspect also hit off a cell tower near the scene at the time of the robbery and murder
This prompted investigators to dig up MVA records on the Infiniti.
On June 13 detectives staked out the address where the car was registered, and saw the second suspect get behind the wheel.
After confirming who was driving the Infiniti, police honed in on the second suspect's phone contacts.
Call records show he was in frequent conversation with a man named David Lofton the night of the murder.
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Both their phones hit off the same cell towers before and after their escape.
Lofton, in an interview with police, confessed he and the second suspect were responsible for robbing Cieslak. He stopped short, however, of admitting to pulling the trigger.
Currently Lofton is being held on first degree murder charges. Police confirmed they also arrested the alleged buyer and second suspect.
WMAR-2 News has both their names, but are withholding them until charges are officially filed.
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — A karate instructor in Anne Arundel County has been arrested and charged with the alleged sex abuse of a minor.
Harry Craig Conaway, 71, was charged with 28 criminal charges, including sex offense of a minor, second-degree rape, sex offense third and fourth degree, second-degree assault, perverted practice and private place prurient intent.
In July 2023, the CID Child Abuse Unit received information regarding an alleged sexual child abuse involving repeated incidents of sexual abuse.
The alleged offenses occurred in and near a storage shed converted into a dojo on the suspect's property in Hanover, where he conducted private lessons.
Although an arrest has been made, detectives are continuing their investigation.
Police say, there is nothing to suggest the existence of additional victims, however, anyone with any information is asked to call detectives at 410-222-4733 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
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About a dozen area fire departments responded to a silo fire in the 4700 block of 9th St. in Zion Sunday evening, including two Kenosha County departments.
According to the City of Zion Fire & Rescue Department, the initial alarm about the fire came in at 6:10 p.m. from workers on the site. Emergency crews on scene encountered an interior-based silo, three stories above ground level, with dust and material burning inside.
Normally, the industrial plant would pump nitrogen gas into the silo to smother burning, but “this was ineffective due to possible machinery damage/defect,” allowing air into the silo and keeping the fire alive.
The fire reportedly began at the base of the silo in the area of the valve, which allowed in the air.
Crews accessed the sealed hatch at the top of the silo, reportedly six stories above ground level, and deployed a hose and water into the silo from the top down, cooling and smothering the burning materials.
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There were some concerns over nitrogen releases and their effect on responders, as well as a dust explosion when air was allowed into the sealed silo. There was no threat to public health or the nearby environment according to the release.
There were no civilian injuries. One firefighter was transported for medical evaluation and has since been treated and released back to full duty according to the release.
Roughly a dozen departments responded, including units from the City of Kenosha and the Village of Bristol.
Zion Fire & Rescue Lt. Ian Kennedy emphasized the importance of smoke detectors for saving lives and minimizing damages and losses. Estimates on damages have not yet been released.
The last units left the scene at 9:21 p.m.
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A kayaker was safely located in Lake Michigan three miles east of North Point Marina after they were stranded outside of their watercraft Sunday evening according to a Winthrop Harbor Fire Department press release.
At about 6:36 p.m., the Winthrop Harbor (Ill.) Fire Department received a call about a person injured near the North Point Marina boat launch. Responding crews learned that the incident involved a kayaker in distress somewhere off the marina.
Two off-duty Winthrop Harbor staff members launched a rescue boat, and a call was made for assistance from area boats, divers and support.
Several boats, including from the Pleasant Prairie Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard responded.
The stranded kayaker was spotted about three miles east of the marina. As crews moved towards the location, the Winthrop Harbor Police Department pinged the subject’s phone to better determine his location.
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The subject was found in the water wearing a life vest and holding on to his kayak. Crews brought him out of the water and back to the shore, where an ambulance crew evaluated and ultimately released him from the scene with no injuries.
The last units cleared the scene at about 8:38 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Numerous area emergency departments assisted at the scene as well as filling in for units on the water rescue call by moving to their stations in case of other calls. Those involved units from Pleasant Prairie Fire Department, Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue and Somers Fire and Rescue.
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PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania State Police warns there’s been a “notable increase” in sextortion schemes and artificial intelligence is playing a role.
Sextortion, or sexual extortion, is when someone is threatened and coerced into sending sexually explicit images or money to a criminal that claims to already have a compromising image or video of the victim. If the victim doesn’t comply, the perpetrator threatens to share the explicit content. Victims are typically approached on social media dating apps or on gaming platforms. Perpetrators then use threats, money, lies and more to get the victims to comply.
PSP says the end goal in sextortion is to get additional explicit images, financial gain or harass the victim.
Artificial intelligence is now being used as a manipulation technique against victims, PSP says in a release. That’s because AI is used to alter photos stolen from someone’s social media into being sexually explicit. As of April, the FBI documented increasing reports of fictitious videos or images used in sextortion schemes.
PSP claims the number of reported sextortion cases is at its highest levels.
There are several ways people can avoid sextortion schemes. PSP recommends using caution when sharing information online, don’t send compromising photos, don’t accept friend requests from unknown people and end communication immediately when faced with extortion or threats.
Click here for more information from the FBI.
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The Highmark Foundation announced it had given out $464,000 in funding as part of its School Grants and Supportive Services Health Grants.
The funding in the past 11 years of the program have totaled $4 million, with the goal of fostering healthier school environments in its service areas in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Highmark Foundation is the charitable arm of Highmark Inc.
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, grants were received in Fayette, Beaver, Washington, Allegheny, Westmoreland and Butler counties, according to information provided by Highmark Foundation.
Read more about the grants on the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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MERCER COUNTY, Pa. — At least one person is dead after a crash on a Mercer County interstate, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The three-vehicle crash happened on I-80 East.
According to PennDOT, the interstate is closed between Exit 19A (Towards 79 S - Pittsburgh) and Exit 24 (Route 173 - Grove City/Sandy Lake).
The conditions of the other people involved in the crash aren’t known at this time.
There’s no word on when the interstate will reopen.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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Pittsburgh-based Net Health announced a new strategic agreement with a national wound care center.
Financial terms of the agreement between privately held Net Health and Healogics weren’t disclosed.
Under the agreement, Net Health’s Tissue Analytics digital system for clinical wound management will be available for health care providers at Healogics’ 630 wound care centers around the country. Healogics has about 350,000 patients seeking advanced wound care per year.
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PITTSBURGH — A new bakery is set to replace the closed restaurant Spork Pit in a central location on Garfield’s Penn Avenue business district.
Third Space Bakery recently announced on its Facebook page that it has signed a lease to establish a new bakery at 5349 Penn Ave.
“Now, the fun begins,” reads the announcement:
The bakery describes itself as a “worker-owned, community-focused bakery and teaching space.”
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PORTLAND, Maine — Lynn Archer is the owner and chef of Archer’s on the Pier in Rockland. She joined us in the 207 kitchen to share her recipe for chicken fried steak, a meal she said can be very affordable to feed the whole family, especially if you keep an eye on the sales flyers.
Ingredients:
Steak:
- Two 2.5 lb. sirloin steaks or cube steaks
- 1 cup flour
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce:
- ¼ stick of butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
Directions:
Steak:
- Pound the steaks so they are thin.
- Mix salt, pepper, and 1 cup of flour in a pie plate and coat both sides of the meat in the mixture.
- Fry the steak in a pan with olive oil until it is cooked how you like your steak.
Sauce:
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and add 2 tbsp. of flour to make a rue.
- Add white wine and stir consistently while adding in half & half or heavy cream.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over the steak on a dish.
- Serve with a vegetable and baked potato.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The mountain lion that was seen roaming Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach on Sunday is believed to have returned to dry land.
The Gold Beach Police Department announced on social media that cougar tracks were seen leading away from Haystack rock Monday morning. A coast guard flyby also suggested that the big cat has moved on.
“Early this morning, Oregon State Police and the Department of Fish and Wildlife observed tracks that appeared to be from the cougar leading away from Haystack Rock,” GBPD stated on social media. “The coast guard just flew [over] the area and did not see any signs that the cougar was still on the rock.”
While the cougar no longer appears to be on the rock, authorities are asking the public to be weary of wildlife in the area. Days prior to the Cannon Beach closure, an area of Nehalem Bay State Park was also closed due to a recent mountain lion sighting in the area.
“Please remain vigilant of your surroundings,” GBPD said. “Cougars and bears appear to be getting more comfortable in town.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The city of Vernonia is gearing up for the 66th annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree and Logging Show in August — connecting Oregonians to the city’s logging roots along the coast range.
The jamboree is set for August 4-6 and kicks off with a parade followed by other family-friendly activities including a kid’s logging show, a horse show, and appearances from local food vendors.
“It’s a wonderful event that not only members in the community but people from all around Oregon come to visit is that weekend,” Hobart said.
Furthering the city’s connection to its logging history, the Crown Zellerbach Trail, a former logging trail that connects Vernonia and Scappoose, was recently designated as a National Recreation Trail and is now part of the National Trails System.
“The CZ Trail is another Rails to Trails Project started a couple of years ago by the county and a lot of many volunteers. That actually begins at the Multnomah Channel in Scappoose and runs approximately 25 miles to Vernonia it connects with the Banks Linear Trail and our Anderson Park here in Vernonia,” Hobart said. “It enhances a lot of tourism and there’s a lot of bikes in the summertime and so, it’s a really nice trail for our area.”
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Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers to step down amid rumors of gubernatorial run
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers will step down from his position on Aug. 6, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday in a news release.
His departure from the IEDC fuels widespread speculation that he is considering a run for governor of Indiana, a race that is already crowded and expensive. Erin Sweitzer, the vice president of external communications for the IEDC, said Chambers has yet to indicate his future plans.
“The last two years as Indiana’s secretary of commerce have been an incredible journey and even more rewarding than I could’ve imagined,” Chambers wrote in a news release. “I am thankful for the opportunity to work alongside the amazing team at the IEDC and Governor Holcomb in our determined efforts to grow the Hoosier economy.”
Chambers has been secretary of commerce since his appointment in summer 2021. His appointment was marked by the development of the LEAP innovation and research district in Boone County along with energy investments, including the creation of a $3 billion electric vehicle plant in South Bend.
The IEDC was a winner the most recent state budget, receiving $500 million for a deal-closing fund, $500 million for the READI grant program and $150 million for a land acquisition fund.
In addition to his role as secretary, Chambers is the founder, president and CEO of Buckingham Companies, a real-estate investment firm based in Indianapolis which he created as a student at Indiana University in 1984.
In August 2022, he was also appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to be a member of the U.S. Investment Advisory Council. The council advises on how to attract foreign business and investment.
Holcomb said he will appoint a new IEDC leader will be appointed after Aug. 6.
"While there is more work yet to do, I am proud to depart this chapter of public service, leaving behind an overflowing pipeline of future-focused, high-wage industries exceeding $100 billion in potential capital investments," Chambers said in the release.
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The cost of the insurance that covers medical bills and lost wages when Virginians are hurt or die at work is set to decline again.
The basic building blocks for what insurers charge businesses for workers' compensation coverage — called loss cost — would decline 0.5% for voluntary coverage and 2.5% for assigned risk coverage beginning next spring if the State Corporation Commission accepts the just-filed proposal from the National Council on Compensation Insurance.
Employers with more than two employees are required to have workers' compensation insurance. Voluntary coverage is coverage that insurers compete to offer companies with relatively normal numbers of claims; assigned risk coverage is for firms that cannot get coverage otherwise.
This will be the ninth year in a row that rates would decline, if the SCC approves.
This decline, though, is not as big as those the commission has approved in recent years, including last year’s 6.8% decline in voluntary coverage, 2021’s 16.4% decline and 2020’s 20.2% decline.
Workers' compensation rates are a matter of importance to Virginia’s business community, said Barry DuVal, president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
“Historically, the workers' compensation has been managed responsibly, protecting workers' financial interest, and maintaining a competitive rate for business, when compared with other states,” he said.
Virginia employers’ costs for workers' compensation are the second lowest in the nation, tied with Michigan, at 61 cents per $100 of wages paid, according the National Academy of Social Insurance. Only Washington D.C., with its workforce of mainly office and retail workers, has lower costs.
Costs in Virginia declined 19.6% between 2016 and 2020, the latest year for which data are available, NASI said. That is slightly less than the 20.7% decline nationally.
NCCI calculates the loss cost portion of what insurers will charge based on the past two years of insurers’ claims experience in Virginia, with projections forward about other basic costs.
Those other basic costs include the impact of expanded benefits — generally, in Virginia, involving coverage for work-related cancer — as well as the impact of wage increases and the cost of the capital that insurers need in order to back their promises to pay claims.
What insurers actually charge will exceed the loss cost and will vary depending on the other expenses they want to cover and their profit goals.
This year’s proposed decline for voluntary coverage reflects a 2.4% decline in claims payments — down 4.5% per year over the past two years for lost wages and death benefits, and down 2.5% per year for medical costs, adjusted for trend factors, wrote Amanda Glish, an actuary and senior data scientist at the NCCI, in testimony for the SCC. The cost of handling claims slipped by 0.3%.
On the other hand, the impact of benefit changes would push claims expenses up by 2.1%.
The assigned risk claims and trend and benefits roughly followed the voluntary market pattern, but a reduction in differentials — meant to ensure that the assigned risk pool that all insurers support can fund itself — allowed for a larger decline than in the voluntary market.
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13. Administration of environmental quality and housing programs
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A Petersburg driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence following a crash that killed a five-year-old.
Jabriel Parker, 27, of Petersburg, was taken into custody by Prince George County police after investigators suspected alcohol and speeding contributed to a single-vehicle crash.
On Sunday at 8:18 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Baxter Road for a report of a crash. A gray 2014 Ford four-door sedan was traveling westbound on Baxter when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a ditch, according to police.
A five-year-old was ejected from the vehicle and was unresponsive. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigations determined that two adults and three children occupied the vehicle. Each person received evaluations and treatment at local hospitals.
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Parker was also charged with two counts of child neglect and endangerment, driving without a license and two counts of not using child restraints.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to call the Prince George Police Department at (804) 733-2773 or Crime Solvers at (804) 733-2777.
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INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, July 17, fellow law enforcement officers, dignitaries, family and friends, and the community will honor the sacrifice of Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputy John Durm.
Durm was killed in the line of duty July 10 when an inmate attacked him during an escape attempt. The inmate was captured after crashing a sheriff's van outside of the Criminal Justice Center.
Durm was a 38-year veteran of the sheriff's office.
"Thirty-eight years. That's a long time of commitment, not only to the sheriff's office, but Marion County as a whole," Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief Tanesha Crear said. "To say that we are experiencing a great loss is an understatement. There is nothing that we will be able to do to replace not only him as a deputy, but John Durm the man."
Burial service
2:48 p.m. - The funeral coach is approaching the Heroes of Public Safety section at Crown Hill Cemetery.
2:20 p.m. - The procession has reached Crown Hill Cemetery.
End of Watch
The End of Watch is an emotional moment when people in the community get to pay their respects and honor Deputy John Durm's sacrifice.
The procession now moves to Crown Hill Cemetery for the burial service.
Funeral service
Hundreds of people attended the funeral service for Deputy John Durm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday.
1:05 p.m. - Now sheriff’s deputies, CJC detention staff and even Marion County judges have stepped outside to wait for the procession.
1:00 p.m. - Officers and deputies will now go to their cars ahead of the start of the procession.
12:54 p.m. - People are beginning to line the sidewalk of the Criminal Justice Center where Deputy John Durm worked and gave his life.
12:45 p.m. - Hundreds of law enforcement officers are standing outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse awaiting the start of the procession.
12:20 p.m. - The funeral service has concluded.
12:07 p.m. - Rev. Eric Augenstein delivered the Gospel. "Death never has the last word," he said.
11:57 a.m. - Pacers star Reggie Miller delivered a special video message to the family of Deputy Durm:
"Know this. That as he looks down on us from the heavens, as he lights up a cigar, just know how proud he is of you boys for what you've turned out to be," Miller said.
11:52 a.m. - John Durm Jr. said his dad was a great man who treated everyone with respect.
"He didn't know a stranger. Whether it was the first time he met you, it was like you knew him for 20 years...he was a good man," John Jr. said.
Corey Durm asked the people in attendance for a round of applause to thank his dad for his service.
"It will be OK, I promise," Corey said. "I can't thank you guys enough. This is beautiful, amazing. Dad would have probably hated it, but I don't care. This is amazing."
Corey went on to say, "We miss you dad, so much."
11:49 a.m. - Two of Deputy Durm's sons will speak next.
11:42 a.m. - Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett also spoke about Deputy Durm's sacrifice.
"The outpouring of tributes over the last weekend, including this ceremony, are testament to the impact John had on this city," Hogsett said. "It is tragic that such a servant was taken from us."
11:38 a.m. - Sheriff Kerry Forestal spoke about his fallen deputy.
"John's death underscores the urgent need for us to come together as a community and stand against crime," Forestal said. "Rest in peace John, a good and faithful servant."
11:35 a.m. - Rev. Douglas Hunter is giving introductory rights.
11:32 a.m. - The file by has concluded and the service is about to begin.
11:28 a.m. - The white carnations officers are wearing have a red dot in the middle. The flower symbolizes a good life, and the red dot represents his blood that was shed.
11:16 a.m. - Hundreds of officers are filing by Deputy Durm's casket.
10:40 a.m. - A wonderful tribute to a man dedicated to service and his family.
9:47 a.m. - You can see Reggie Miller's jersey on the right side of the stage.
9:42 a.m. - Deputy Durm's funeral service will include comments from two of his sons.
Procession and End of Watch
People wanting to pay their respects are asked to line the procession route:
- EB on Maryland Street from Pennsylvania Street
- SE on Virginia Avenue from Maryland Street
- EB on Prospect Street from Virginia Avenue
- NB into the CJC campus on Justice Way (the western-most entrance to the CJC on Prospect)
- Pause adjacent to the roundabout (Final 10-42)
- WB on Sheriff Frank J. Anderson Bridge from Justice Way
- NB on East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive from Sheriff Frank J. Anderson Bridge
- NW on Southeastern Avenue from East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
- WB on Washington Street from Southeastern Avenue
- NB on Illinois Street from Washington Street
- WB on 34th Street from Illinois Street
- Enter Crown Hill Cemetery from the West 34th Street/Boulevard Place entrance.
Durm’s final 10-42 will be given near his memorial at the Community Justice Campus. That moment is expected to occur between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., but could change.
Memorial fund
A memorial fund has been established for Durm.
Donations in memory of Durm can be made to the Deputy John Durm Memorial Fund on the Central Indiana Police Foundation's donation page.
Donations can also be made via checks mailed to the foundation at 1525 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203.
FOP calls for support
Durm's death is the third line-of-duty death of an officer in Indiana in less than two weeks.
Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith was hit and killed by a suspect vehicle during a pursuit on June 28. Tell City Police Department Sgt. Heather Glenn was shot and killed by a domestic violence suspect at Perry County Memorial Hospital on July 3.
After Durm's death, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police encouraged Hoosiers to turn on blue lights on their front porches, garages and businesses.
"The sight of blue lights in the darkness of the night reminds officers, deputies and troopers that they are not alone as they stand the thin blue line that separates good from evil," the FOP wrote in a news release.
History of Marion County sheriff's deputy deaths
The last time the Marion County Sheriff’s Office lost a deputy in the line of duty was May 10, 2002. Deputy Kay Gregory died in a crash. She was delivering documents to the courthouse when a driver ran a red light and hit her car.
On Sept. 17, 2001, Deputy Jason Baker was killed in the line of duty after a suspect he had been chasing got out of their car and shot Baker. Michael Shannon pleaded guilty to killing Baker and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Heroes of Public Safety section of Crown Hill was developed after Sept. 11, 2001, and the death of Baker later that week. The idea was to have a section to “memorialize the fallen heroes among public safety personnel locally, statewide and nationally.”
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi first responders were called to a house fire Monday morning just after 8 a.m.
Smoke could be seen coming from the back area of the house on the 1000 block of Lum St. when 3NEWS crews arrived on scene.
The fire started when a washer and dryer unit outside on the back patio had an electrical short, according to Captain Randy Paige with the Corpus Christi Fire Department. The fire spread up a wall, through a window and into the interior of the home, Paige said.
A ten-year-old child in the home was able to alert an adult about the fire. Four children and one adult were able to make it out of the house safely, Paige said.
The home suffered significant smoke and heat damage. Paige said the fire was quickly extinguished. Several fire stations responded to the call.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video states that Austin-Travis County EMS found the swimmer. However, the Austin Fire Department found them and pulled them from the water.
A person who disappeared in Lake Austin Sunday night has been declared dead.
According to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), a swimmer was reported missing after they didn't resurface at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Austin Fire Department crews were able to find the swimmer about 20 minutes later. Medics performed CPR, but the person was declared dead at the scene.
Officials have stated that the swimmer was an adult but have not released any additional information about them.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Bestselling author Neil Gaiman and celebrated cartoonist Art Spiegelman are coming to Orlando to talk about their work as part of the Orange County Library System’s 100-year celebration, according to a news release.
Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of Coraline, American Gods, Stardust and The Sandman series of comics. His work has won numerous awards, including the Bram Stoker, Nebula and Hugo awards, and has been adapted to film, television, radio and stage productions. In 2023, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Art Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, Breakdowns and In the Shadow of No Towers, and is an outspoken proponent of both the medium of comic books and freedom of speech. Maus, the gripping tale of Spiegelman’s father’s experiences surviving the Holocaust, was the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize.
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“The acclaimed authors will discuss cartooning and writing, working across artistic mediums, friendship, identity and more,” the release read in part.
The event is sponsored by Friends of the Orange County Library System and will be held at Steinmetz Hall in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 6. at 8 p.m.
According to the release, a limited number of signed copies of select books by the authors will be available for sale at the event.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 11 through the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts website or by clicking here.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – An Alabama veteran captured by Russian forces while in Ukraine last year has returned to the country – this time for humanitarian work.
Alex Drueke, 41, is back overseas working with the Ukrainian Patriot, a team of members serving small villages in Ukraine that are not as well connected with food and medical supplies.
Drueke’s mother, Bunny, said Alex has wanted to go back to Ukraine since he was released last fall – and is proud of him serving his purpose in a much safer capacity.
“That does ease my fear and this time he does have a return ticket,” Drueke said. “That helped, too, because I know there’s a definite time that he plans to come back instead of being over there indefinitely.”
Drueke said he left about two weeks ago and should return back home soon. CBS 42’s Jen Cardone will have more details tonight starting at 4 p.m. on CBS 42.
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For the best Halloween ever, buy your decorations now
More and more people are admitting their fondness for the long-overlooked Halloween. It’s a marvelous time to unleash your imagination and creativity. Not only can you reinvent yourself, but using animatronics and other Halloween decor, you can give your home a fun and creepy makeover as well.
If you want to get the hottest decorations, however, you can’t wait. You have to act now before all the good ones sell out, particularly, Home Depot’s iconic 12-foot skeleton.
Skelly has sold out every year, so don’t delay
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Home Depot’s unofficial Halloween mascot is Skelly, the 12-foot-tall skeleton that debuted in 2020. The unsettlingly tall creature towers over regular humans and makes a frightful indoor or outdoor focal point for your horror-filled festivities. Skelly has animated LCD eyes and will make you the envy of the neighborhood.
There’s just one problem with Skelly: he is so popular that he sells out almost immediately. This isn’t just a fluke. It happened in 2020, 2021 and 2022. This year won’t be any different. Especially since this year, there is a new lighting kit that fits inside Skelly’s ribcage to give him an eerie, monstrous glow.
If you want to have arguably the most sought-after, hard-to-get Halloween decoration available, you might only have hours to act. Skelly is available at Home Depot for $299. But just like those giant-sized chocolate bars, don’t expect him to be around for very long once word gets out that he’s back.
Home Depot also has a more family-friendly version
If you have young children, Skelly might be a little too scary. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you don’t have options. If you want a Halloween creature that kids adore, consider Jack Skellington. He’s a foot larger and has sensor-activated head and mouth movements that make him come alive. He’s also expected to sell out quickly but is currently available at Home Depot for $399.
Best Halloween decorations you need to get right now (before it’s too late)
Home Accents Holiday Giant-Sized 12-Foot Skeleton with LifeEyes
Don’t hesitate. This giant skeleton has been such a popular item that it has sold out every year before Halloween arrives. It’s 12 feet tall, has eerie glowing eyes and looks great (intimidating) in your front yard.
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Disney Giant-Sized 13-Foot Animated Jack Skellington
Can you even think about Halloween without hearing that infectious song from “The Nightmare Before Christmas?” This animated Jack Skellington is 13 feet tall and will bring delight to the whole family this season… if you order while supplies last.
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Life-Size Animatronic Zombie Maid
For people who like their Halloween a bit more terrifying, this animatronic zombie maid is perfect. She’s a life-sized creature that has glowing red eyes, an evil laugh and sudden movements.
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This crawling corpse makes a chilling addition to your front lawn. However, you can get creative and place her so she’s clawing her way out from under your bed as well. She moans, features crawling movements and has light-up eyes.
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To be honest, this hanging corpse is unsettling. It’s horrifying enough to produce nightmares, which is what makes it so perfect. The hanging body squirms, shakes and glows. Even adults will be afraid.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — One metro Atlanta county will see its first-ever wine grape vineyard which will share a home with a historic mountain peak.
DeKalb County residents will soon be able to share a nice glass of wine with an unimaginable view at the Arabia Mountain Vineyard located on South Goodard Road.
City of Stonecrest officials first passed an ordinance for the 18 acres of the vineyard in October. The ordinance stated that winemakers must hold a special permit in order to produce wine on the property.
In a previous statement, Mayor Jazzmin Cobble said that the new vineyard would help "propel the tourism and hospitality industries in Stonecrest." She also believes the attraction would help grow the city's economy.
Officials said in November that the winery is allowed to have a tasting room for wine samples and a retail area.
"Stonecrest is perhaps one of DeKalb County's best-kept secrets. It provides an incredible landscape for wine lovers and winegrowers to connect and engage with each other," Mayor Cobble previously said in a statement when the ordinance was first approved.
County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is inviting the community on July 29 to help clean-up the vineyard.
The commissioner said that participants will be able to to meet the owners and support the business by cleaning the grounds, landscaping and tending to grapes.
"This vineyard is certain to become a tourist attraction that enhances the greater DeKalb community. As a lover of nature, I was impressed by the natural beauty the vineyard offers," Cochran-Johnson added.
According to the commissioner, the vineyard also includes nature trails, firepits and a waterfall.
The Peach State boasts agritourism that is emerging and expanding across the state, Cochran-Johnson said in her statement.
A 2022 report from the University of Georgia's Ag Snapshots showed that Georgia's agritourism represented billions of dollars in the state's economy.
"Do our part to help this local jewel," said the commissioner.
The vineyard is not open to the public yet, but tours are only available to private guests upon request.
To keep up with updates, view the vineyard's website here.
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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A small community is in mourning after a shocking mass shooting over the weekend left four people in a Hampton subdivision dead, in an incident some have called the saddest time in the 150-year history of the town.
A vigil is now planned for Monday night, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Terry Jones Depot Park in Hampton.
The four victims were identified over the weekend as 66-year-old Shirley Leavitt, her husband 67-year-old Scott Leavitt, 65-year-old Steve Blizzard and 66-year-old Ron Jeffers.
All four lived in the Dogwood Lakes subdivision, where the shooting unfolded Saturday before a manhunt ended with law enforcement killing suspect Andre Longmore in a shootout on Sunday.
"The last 36 hours have been very sad and surreal for this community," the Hampton City Manager Alex Cohilas said over the weekend. "We had no idea that tragedy would befall this tranquil and peaceful community. Yesterday will certainly go down as one of the saddest in the 150 year history of this city. We tragically lost four citizens and this community is grieving."
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Jeffers attended Pinecrest Baptist Church. Services on Sunday focused on prayers for his family, and remembering his compassion.
"God, I beg you to pour out your grace on this family today," Jody Wentz, an associate pastor at the church, prayed. "Thank you for the testimony of Brother Ron, the kindness he treated others with, the song that he had in his heart and that he shared with others."
A neighbor, Larry Pritchard, told 11Alive the shooting was a "blow in the gut."
He said he and Blizzard were both veterans of the U.S. military, and would often wave hello to each other.
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Community members who spoke with 11Alive along Main Street were still struggling to believe what had happened.
Frankie Worth was in the Dogwood Lakes neighborhood early Saturday morning, when a jump-scare shook him.
"I heard 'pow!' When I heard that one single shot, I kind of jumped back," Worth said as he watched from the window, explaining he was afraid he was going to be next. "I saw my man's arms rise up in the sky, then he dropped his arms back down and I thought he was going to take a second shot. The only thing that had me shook was just how cool and collected he was about the whole thing."
Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett, announcing the end of the manhunt Sunday, declared, "The monster is dead."
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Daytona Beach tax rates may stay the same, but revenue will rise due to increase in values
DAYTONA BEACH — Manatee Island and Riverfront Park dock repairs, property taxes and the weekly Daytona farmer's market are all slated for discussion at Wednesday night's City Commission meeting.
The public meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, located at 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. Here's a closer look at the agenda items dealing with the docks, property taxes, and the farmer's market.
New Daytona property tax rate decision coming
As happens every year in July, city commissioners will decide on the tentative city property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
The tentative tax rate commissioners choose will set the ceiling for the amount taxpayers could be assessed in the next round of tax billing for Daytona Beach properties. Commissioners could still decide on a lower rate before they take their final vote on the next city budget in September.
City staff members are suggesting a property tax rate of $5.43 for every $1,000 of taxable value, the same rate that was used in the current fiscal year. But if commissioners choose $5.43 again, it would be considered a property tax increase under state law because an increase in property values over the past year and new construction around Daytona in 2023 mean the city would collect more property tax revenue than last year using the same rate.
The rate that would set up the city for collecting the same amount of property tax revenue as last year, known as the rolled-back rate, is $4.88.
Daytona Beach residents and property owners can share their thoughts on the city's property tax rate and budget during Wednesday night's meeting, as well as at the city commission meetings that will be held in August and September.
Daytona's Halifax River docks getting repairs
The dock systems at Manatee Island and Riverfront Park in downtown Daytona Beach were damaged during Hurricane Ian last September and are still in need of repairs.
City commissioners will vote on a proposed construction contract with RUSH Marine in Titusville, the lowest of three bidders for the project. The company has said it can repair the two sets of docks in the Halifax River for $760,404.
The city can cover the expense using $665,353 in its FEMA Hurricane Ian Fund and $95,050 in the city's general fund.
The repairs will be made to the concrete floating docks at Manatee Island and Riverfront Park just east of Beach Street. Multiple floating docks, concrete piles, pile guides and electrical components need to be replaced, city officials say.
Daytona farmer's market moving and changing
Daytona Beach's Downtown Development Authority has decided to terminate its farmer's market license agreement with the city and shift to a new agreement and location, a change city commissioners will vote on.
The Daytona Beach farmer's market has been a fixture in downtown Daytona Beach for more than 30 years, first operating on City Island and then moving to Magnolia Avenue. In recent years, the market has battled a decline in attendance, a lack of vendors, and serious financial challenges, city officials say.
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The Downtown Development Authority is hoping that moving the market to the Riverfront Esplanade, the new name for Daytona Beach's Riverfront Park just east of Beach Street, will bring more customers, vendors and activities to the market.
A private foundation runs the Riverfront Esplanade, and the foundation has said it will actively advertise, market and promote the farmer's market. Vendors from the Magnolia farmer's market have also been contacted and offered space at the new location.
The farmer's market has always been held on Saturday mornings. Now the Riverfront Esplanade Foundation has said it's interested in starting a "Riverfront Market" on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The new market could be held once a month, or more frequently if there's enough vendor and shopper demand.
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Judge refuses to seal records in Daytona Beach Shores jail potty-training investigation
DAYTONA BEACH − A Volusia Circuit Court judge has denied an effort by two Daytona Beach Shores police officers to seal all records related to their jailing of their 3½-year-old son for potty-training lessons last October.
Judge Mary Jolley said Monday information relating to the matter that is, by law, non-public, such as names of children and home addresses of police officers, should remain confidential. But she said documents that are public records, including a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation, should be made public with redactions.
"Ultimately I've got to balance where we are, where we've come from and where we've been," Jolley said. "So to the extent that on my ruling on both motions for confidentiality, I grant them only as to what is statutorily exempt under Chapter 119 and Chapter 39 and deny as to the remainder of the motions."
Chapter 119 covers Florida's public-records laws, while Chapter 39 deals with proceedings involving children, including Department of Children and Families investigations.
Michael Barfield, director of public access at the Florida Center for Government Accountability, said the judge's ruling provided "everything we asked for." Other than their home addresses, law enforcement officers are not entitled to any greater protections under the public records act than the general public, he said.
"We welcome Judge Jolley's ruling and it seems that there's, to me, been a U-turn down a dangerous road of darkness and secrecy that was sought by the officers in this case," Barfield said.
Most public records blocked by judge's order
Last Oct. 5 and 6, Schoenbrod and Long confined their son in the jail, once for 3 to 5 minutes and the second time for "13 minutes or something like that," Schoenbrod told a Florida Department of Children and Families case worker in a bodycam video provided by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. On the second occasion, Schoenbrod said he handcuffed the boy, who cried and promised to use the potty.
The two were never arrested or charged criminally, although the FDLE recommended a charge that the 7th Circuit State Attorney's Office declined to pursue.
Daytona Beach Shores police conducted its own professional-standards investigation, the results of which have not been released.
In March and May, Daytona Beach attorney Michael Lambert, representing Schoenbrod and Long, filed petitions to keep the FDLE, State Attorney's Office and Daytona Beach Shores records from seeing light. According to Jolley, Judge Rob Sanders issued a temporary restraining blocking the release of documents.
Lambert made a case for keeping those barriers up, saying that some of the investigative materials include the name of the child, the identity of their home address and details that put the officers' family in potential harm's way.
Linda Norbut, an attorney with the Thomas & LoCicero firm in Tampa, appeared representing the Florida Center for Government Accountability and the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
She challenged what the petitioners seemed to be doing: "Trying to say that any kind of criminal investigation that ends up without charges brought, the entire investigative file could be made confidential."
She argued that the records in the Schoenbrod-Long matter should not be treated any differently than investigations into any other citizens or city employees. And the temporary restraining officer caused confusion.
"The problem is the vast majority of the court records in this case are under seal," Norbut said. "We know virtually nothing about the controversy in the case."
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3 displaced after fire at Fond du Lac apartment complex
Fire/Rescue initially responded to the complex at 2 a.m. Monday after a call to the non-emergency line.
FOND DU LAC – No one was hurt but three residents were displaced after a fire at an apartment complex at 234 S. National St. in Fond du Lac Monday morning.
Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue said in a news release they received a call on the non-emergency line at 2 a.m. Monday asking for firefighters to look at a bathroom exhaust fan in an apartment at the complex.
The release said the occupant who called the non-emergency line said there had been a small fire in the fan earlier that evening and he had extinguished it, but could still smell what he thought was wires burning.
When fire crews arrived, they found fire in the attic and walls of the bathroom and crews immediately called for an upgraded assignment for a working structure fire, the release said.
Crews pulled the fire alarm at the complex and began working to extinguish the fire. All residents were evacuated.
Firefighters had the fire under control within 20 minutes while crews remained on scene to overhaul the scene and investigate the cause of the fire.
US 45 closure:How long a portion of US 45 will be closed in Fond du Lac County and more project details
Residents were allowed to return to their units, except for the two units damaged by the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting the three residents who were displaced.
Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue said in the release the public should always call 911 when they have a fire in their home, no matter the size, so it can be looked at and be sure any fire is completely extinguished.
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How long a portion of US 45 will be closed in Fond du Lac County and more project details
The road will be closed during this stretch with detours in place.
EDEN – A portion of U.S. 45 in Fond du Lac County is set to be closed and detoured starting at 6 a.m. July 17.
Here’s what to know about the project, including how long the closure will be in place.
What work is being done?
Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be replacing two culverts on that stretch of U.S. 45 in the towns of Osceola an Eden. It’s a $1.25 million project and Sheet Piling Services, LLC, of Custer is the prime contractor.
Why is it needed?
The purpose of the project is to replace two metal culverts pipes on U.S. 45 that are displaying significant rusting and deterioration, WisDOT said.
The project will consist of removing the pipes and replacing them with two concrete box culverts.
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Replacement will ensure adequate drainage to mitigate possible flooding, WisDOT said, adding the new culverts will reduce future maintenance costs.
Where are the culverts?
One culvert is just south of County B and the other is at County F.
What portion of road is closed?
A hard closure will be in place at both culvert locations. The closure will be between Triple S Road and County B.
County F will remain open in both directions and access will be maintained to businesses and properties on U.S. 45 between the culvert locations by accessing County F and County W.
What’s the detour?
Detour routes are as follow:
- Northbound: Traffic from northbound U.S. 45 will take State 67 west to County V, then County V north to County B, then County B east to U.S. 45.
- Southbound: Traffic from southbound U.S. 45 will take County B west to County V, then County V south to State 67, then State 67 east to U.S. 45.
When will the road reopen?
The project is expected to last through early October. The portion of road will reopen once work is complete.
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Where can I learn more?
For project information, visit the U.S. 45 Project website at https://projects.511wi.gov/us45fld/.
See the Northeast Region Weekly Highway Construction Update for a two-week snapshot of all construction operations and traffic impacts at https://projects.511wi.gov/weeklyupdates-ne/.
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A fun summertime joke to kick off this recipe:
Why do people keep their car doors locked in July? To keep their neighbors from dropping off free zucchini.
It’s the time of year when every gardener is overrun with zucchini, handing it out to everyone at the office, next door, at church or anywhere really they can find a willing taker.
Mary Rapoport, consumer affairs director for the Virginia Egg Council, has the perfect recipe for helping get rid of all that zucchini your friends are passing around, since when you have a zucchini plant, you quickly have more than you can consume yourself and you start to share. “Even kids that are veggie-adverse will love these since they’re more like a crispy pancake than an actual vegetable. The good news is you can make them ahead and reheat for later. The main trick is to squeeze out as much liquid as possible, since zucchini can be soggy, which isn’t what this recipe wants. Experiment with various dipping sauces.”
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds of zucchini (2 cups drained squash)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. dill (opt.)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Sauce for dipping: Tzatziki/Aioli/Salsa, etc.
Directions:
- Wash/dry Zucchini, remove each end. Using a box grater or food processor, grate the squash and squeeze out all the liquid (use a cheesecloth to squeeze out, or sprinkle with salt and let sit in a strainer, pressing down on it). You’ll be shocked at how much liquid is in squash – we got 1 full cup of liquid when testing this recipe!
- Mix eggs and green onions. Fold in the squash and all the dry ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil, flatten and cook for 3-5 min. per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve with garlic aioli, sour cream, tzatziki sauce, salsa, etc.
- Can be made ahead/freeze/reheat in 350° oven for 15 min., until hot and crispy.
Makes 16 fritters, enough for five – eight servings.
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What to Know
- The Pennsylvania SPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team rescued more than 170 dogs from a Monroe County home over the weekend.
- Adult dogs, puppies, five cats and a variety of birds were saved.
- All of the animals were surrendered to the custody of the Pennsylvania SPCA and transported to the organization's various sites in Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Chester counties.
The Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement team rescued more than 170 animals -- many Jack Russell Terriers -- from a Poconos-area home over the weekend.
Five cats and a variety of birds were also rescued besides the Terrier dogs and puppies.
PSPCA crews were called to the Effort home after the Monroe County coroner found a large number of animals while responding to a person's death at the property.
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There were so many animals, that the coroner's office workers reported unsanitary living conditions and a possible lack of veterinary care, a statement from the PSPCA said.
"While no harm may have been intended in this case, the owners of the animals rescued were clearly overwhelmed," PSPCA CEO Julie Klim said.
Saving all of the animals took about two days as crews went back Saturday.
The rescued animals were taken to animal shelters in Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Chester counties. The influx of the new dogs at the PSPCA stretched capacity, which was already at its limit.
They will be tested to see if cruelty charges against the owners are needed. After the testing is done, the dogs and cats will be available for adoption.
If you're interested in adopting, you can head over to the Pennsylvania SPCA's Philadelphia facility, PSPCA Lancaster Center and the PSPCA's affiliate site, Main Line Animal Rescue
"We are grateful that these animals were safely removed from their poor living conditions," Klim said. "We encourage anyone looking to adopt a small dog to consider adopting one of these or any of those currently in our shelters."
They also asked for donations to help support the care of the new dogs and other animals at the PSPCA.
If you have any information on animal cruelty that you would like to report, please call the PSPCA at (866) 601-SPCA. You can leave any tips anonymously.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County animal officials and deputies need your help finding the owner of a puppy that was found Sunday.
The white and tan pit bull was found near the Mid County Library on Forrest Nelson Blvd. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), good Samaritans brought the puppy to their home to cool off in the afternoon.
Unfortunately, deputies weren’t able to locate the puppy’s owner after going to the home.
CCSO said the puppy was taken to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. The puppy doesn’t have a microchip, and deputies believe it is friendly.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new record broke in a local hospital after 30 babies were delivered under a 24-hour period on Thursday.
HealthPark Medical Center broke its previous record of 29 deliveries.
According to Lee Health, 22 deliveries happened during their day shift and eight others during the evening on July 11.
The hospital offers a spacious labor, delivery, and recovery room as well as mother-baby postpartum suites.
HealthPark Medical Center is one of 11 hospitals in Florida certified as a Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center.
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The video above is a previous segment on Richardson’s Tricky Fish.
DALLAS (KDAF) — The sun is out and the wine glasses will be out too, as Deep Ellum gears up for Deep Ellum Wine Walk: Summer Soiree!
The wine walk will take place on July 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with check-in being on 2650 Main St., as mentioned on their website.
Winos will be able to stroll through Dallas’ premiere entertainment district filled with entertainment, restaurants and venues that will be participating in the event.
Currently, Dallasites can start buying pre-sales online for $15 for the event, which will be $20 the day of. For more information on the event, click here.
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Arlington police have arrested a man after a shooting at a gas station that left one teen dead.
On July 16, around 8:17 p.m., the Arlington Police Department responded to a gas station in the 4900 block of Little Road to investigate a reported shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds inside a car parked near a pump, according to police.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
After speaking to witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage, investigators learned the victim and the suspected shooter, 18-year-old Taymour Makarem, got into a verbal argument at the gas station, during which Makarem pulled out a gun and fired multiple rounds into the victim's car. He then ran from the scene.
Three others were in the car with the victim at the time. None of them were injured.
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Investigators were able to identify Makarem as the suspected shooter and located him nearby at the intersection of Treepoint Drive and Paces Trail where he was arrested.
According to investigators, It appears Makarem and the victim knew each other and had been feuding for some time.
Makarem was booked into the Arlington City Jail on one count of murder.
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A First Amendment group sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others on Thursday over the state's TikTok ban on official devices, arguing the prohibition - which extends to public universities - is unconstitutional and impedes academic freedom.
The complaint was filed by The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, a free speech group in New York that's suing on behalf a coalition of academics and researchers who study technology's impact on society.
The lawsuit said the state's decision to restrict access to TikTok on official devices, as well as on personal devices used to conduct state business, is comprising teaching and research. And more specifically, it said it was "seriously impeding" faculty pursuing research into the app - including research that could illuminate or counter concerns about TikTok.
Critics of TikTok have claimed the popular social media app, owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, could push pro-Beijing propaganda on its platform or hand U.S. user data over to the Chinese government if compelled under the country's national intelligence laws.
TikTok has long maintained it hasn't handed over any U.S. data to the Chinese government and says it wouldn't do so if asked. To fend off the accusations, the company is overseeing a project to store U.S. user data on servers maintained by the software giant Oracle. But the scrutiny hasn't diminished.
Congress, the White House and other Western governments have banned TikTok use on official devices, citing espionage fears.
Texas implemented its own ban in December as a flurry of similar prohibitions were being put in place by dozens of states and several universities across the country. In June, Abbott signed legislation that codified the ban, which was first issued as an executive order.
In an interview, Jameel Jaffer, the Knight Institute's executive director, said the group decided to sue Texas after speaking to different professors in the state who've been affected by the ban.
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The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, cites one professor, Jacqueline Vickery, who has had to suspend or alter her research projects as a result of the ban. The lawsuit said the ban also precludes Vickery, a professor at the University of North Texas, from assigning students in-class work that requires them to access TikTok or pulling up certain videos for reference during class discussions.
University administrators have told Vickery that her applications for an exception will not be considered, according to the lawsuit, which also lists the school system's chancellor and members of the board of regents as defendants.
"Concerns about data collection and disinformation on social media platforms, including TikTok, are legitimate concerns," Jaffer said. "The question is whether this kind of ban is a sensible or constitutional response to those concerns. And it's not."
Jaffer said the group also sees the lawsuit as an opportunity to push back against larger efforts in Texas "to curtail academic freedom," pointing to efforts to by state lawmakers to restrict tenure for university professors. Last month, Abbott also signed a bill that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices at public colleges and universities.
The coalition group of researchers is asking the court to declare the ban a violation of the First Amendment for university faculty seeking access to TikTok for research and teaching, and provide exemptions for its members.
A spokesperson for the governor's office did not immediately reply for a request for comment.
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MOOSIC, Pa. — With the cutting of a ribbon, officials celebrated the official opening of Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast. The facility in Moosic expands on services at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Officials say the pandemic has increased the need.
"The demand and need for behavioral health services has been ever increasing. This facility was built with that in mind," said Kelly Ankenbrand, the CEO of Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast.
"It's been compounded by the workforce shortage and the lack of access, so it has definitely become to the level of urgency that I'm glad collaborations like this one will be able to meet that need hopefully," said Dr. Imad Melhem, Chair of psychiatry and behavioral health for Geisinger.
This new facility has 96 beds divided among four units. About 200 people will work there. Officials say they designed it to give staff the best to work with and ensure patients feel comfortable seeking that treatment.
"Having a state-of-the-art facility where the experience of the family and the patient and their loved ones is at the level they deserve will actually help us with fighting stigma," Dr. Melhem said.
"The outdoor courtyards, the ability to move freely throughout the facility without it feeling like you're trapped in these small, compartmentalized spaces," Ankenbrand said.
The place is also expected to reduce the number of patients going to emergency rooms.
"There's been overcrowding, individuals spending way too much time in emergency rooms waiting to receive care," Ankenbrand added. "It's my hope that opening this facility and getting the beds online will relieve some of that burden in our community."
The facility is a partnership with Acadia Healthcare, a company that specializes in behavioral healthcare services. The project was announced in 2021.
Geisinger expects patients to stay about a week. The mental and behavioral health facility in Moosic start taking patients on August 1.
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FREELAND, Pa. — A store in Luzerne County sold a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $1.4 million.
The winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Sunday, July 16 drawing matched all five balls drawn—1, 8, 24, 26, 37—to win $1,487,890.
Carone's Market on Front Street in Freeland gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Two people from Romania are locked up in Luzerne County Monday afternoon accused of scamming people.
Marian and Arabela Borcea each face theft and forgery charges.
The 23-year-olds were collecting money and signatures to build a school for deaf, mute and disabled children in the back mountain, according to the Dallas Township Police Department.
But there are no plans for any such project.
Several documents with signatures were found when the pair was pulled over, and later $1,270 was found inside Arabela’s clothes and $182 in Marian’s satchel, said officers.
Investigators also believe the pair have been looking for donations in other areas as well.
If you gave money to either of these people, you should call the police in Dallas Township.
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Content warning: This story mentions difficult topics like suicide. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.
Creosote, the beloved desert plant, can survive up to two years without water because of its robust root system.
Much like plants, people also use their root systems to endure life’s challenges. But sometimes finding and embracing those roots is a journey of its own.
The owner of local metaphysical shop Yōlia Botánica, Guadalupe “Lulu” Tineo, has been on that journey for the last several years, all of which led her to her latest venture — opening a brick-and-mortar.
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Yōlia Botánica officially opens its doors at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 at 2210 S. Sixth Ave. #8.
The shop will feature some of Tineo’s handcrafted items like floral bundles, creosote bath and body oils, multi-purpose home and energy cleaners and cleansing mists, plus crystal tools and gemstone jewelry.
Tineo started delving into the world of spiritual and energetic healing around five years ago after a series of hardships.
“It's transformed a lot. It started off as one thing and then it just evolved into me finding my purpose and finding a meaning and a sense of belonging in a community that has felt the same way that I have,” she said.
“So many people don't find their footing, so many people don't know where their roots are because all their life, they were denied of their identity and they were shamed and pointed out for their identity. And it has given me so much peace, it's given me so much love, compassion and empathy for people, for myself, for everything I've went through. And I just don't see it any other way — everything led me here.”
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Tineo is from Sonora, Mexico and moved to Tucson when she was 9 years old. From the very beginning of her arrival to the United States, she faced adversity and what felt like the diminishment of her identity.
“I don't want to call it trauma. But in a way it was for me, out of all three siblings — I have an older sister and a younger brother — I think I took it the hardest,” she said. “The transition was really hard and I was bullied at school. … They used to call me a ‘wetback’ in school and I got bullied for not speaking English and for just looking different, for being different. And that was a really, really rough time.”
Around 10 years ago, she applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) permit, which cost hundreds of dollars, but she never received it. There was a mistake in the application causing her permit to be delivered to the wrong address.
Despite fighting for six months to get a new permit, it was a lost cause.
Even when she married her husband, who is a U.S. citizen, and had U.S.-born children, Tineo still struggled to prove that she was enough, she recalled. She continued to fight for her permanent residence permit for five years until she finally had enough in 2018.
“I was on the verge of just losing all hope,” she said. “I remember I sent in my application and I got denied. In September (2018), I was sent a letter saying that I was denied and there was no explanation, nothing. I was so crushed — so, so crushed. I didn't understand how someone with a clean record, with a life to give, with a child, all these things that you'd look for, for somebody that can be the image of your American dream, (can be denied). It was me, I had it all. I had never hurt anyone. I had always wanted to be part of our society and contribute to our community. And I couldn't.”
2018 was a rough year for Tineo.
Before she was denied permanent residency in September, she experienced what she referred to as a mental breakdown after constantly feeling defeated and living with postpartum depression.
That summer, she attempted suicide.
“I just snapped. I remember I was so tired. I was so sleep-deprived. I felt so alone,” she said. “What was my purpose? Why was I even here?”
Her sister helped save her life by calling for help, which led to Tineo being taken into a crisis unit. But because of her undocumented status, she wasn’t able to receive the help she needed.
“They told me, ‘We can either enter you into the system and you'll have to go through all the legal sides of it, which puts you at risk of we don't know what or we can just pretend you never came,’” she said. “So I walked out of there with so much shame.”
But 2018 was also the turning point for Tineo, who told herself that she couldn’t continue to define herself by a piece of paper. (She ultimately received legal resident status in December 2018.)
By October of that year, she started her own business selling crystals, gemstones and herbal remedies that could help cleanse the soul. Initially known as Herbonyx, she later renamed her business Yōlia Botánica.
“There was a lot of internal turmoil from not being able to do anything or not being able to have aspirations for myself,” she said. “And it makes me emotional when I talk about it because this is why this is such a big deal for me. Because for the first time in my life, I dared to dream. And as small as it may be, as humble as it may be, it's the biggest thing I've ever done outside of (having) my kids.
“I'm so proud of everything that has come before me to teach me that this is where I'm meant to be. And that no matter how many things were thrown at me to tell me that I didn't belong and that I didn't deserve it or that I wasn't worthy of it, I am. And I have always been, it was just difficult back then.”
Raíces y Curanderismo
When Tineo opens Yōlia Botánica’s brick-and-mortar shop this month, she hopes to help locals connect with their roots and culture by providing the tools and space they need to heal their inner selves — no matter their background.
“That's my goal ... to create this space for people who have lost their roots, who have lost that sense of belonging with their culture because it was taken from them, because it was taken from their families and from their families before them,” she said. “And so it's just this generational robbery of identity and culture that we've gone through as descendants of Indigenous people. We've lost so much of that. And so we're sicker than ever, sadder than ever, with a lot of internal turmoil. And some of us have just needed a sense of belonging all along. That's all we've needed.”
Tineo is currently a curandera student, which means she's learning and practicing the traditional Mexican folk healing arts known as curanderismo. She described curanderismo as a mixture of African shamanism, Western medicine from Spain and Indigenous plant knowledge.
Because she utilizes curandero, all of her products are ethically sourced. She also doesn’t purchase or sell white sage (or palo santo) bundles because she's against the illegal poaching on Indigenous lands in California.
Multiple news organizations, including the Los Angeles Times, Arizona Republic and High Country News have reported on white sage poaching in recent years.
“They (poachers) go take it to their shipping department or wherever and they send it to China. And China is doing all these things with it and then selling it back to you,” she said. “Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Spencer’s, the new-age witch shop down the street is selling it for $4. Those $4 don't belong to them. It was illegally poached to begin with.
“And how can you ensure white sage is ethical? You can't, there's no regulation for it. And this is something Indigenous people in California are trying so hard to fight — that there should be a regulation for it at the level of poaching that is happening or else it's going to go extinct. And now we're harming communities directly because we are all partaking in that, because we're ignorantly buying things that we know nothing about.”
Instead of using white sage, Tineo uses creosote, cedar, cinnamon and other floral elements to make her cleansing bundles.
‘I allowed myself to dream once and now there's no stopping me.’
After learning about the many challenges Tineo faced throughout her life, it wasn’t surprising to hear that another obstacle was the deciding factor in her decision to make the leap from an online shop and pop-up vendor to a brick-and-mortar.
In April of this year, she was involved in a collision on Interstate 10 when someone crashed into her car causing her to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes during rush hour traffic.
She ended up swerving off the freeway onto the frontage road, put her car in park and screamed into the steering wheel. She called the incident the worst feeling she’s ever experienced.
The crash that could have killed her happened after months of feeling burnout from participating in back-to-back local markets where she felt like she didn’t belong or was “overwhelmingly disappointed” with the amount of work she put in and what she received in return.
She took it as a sign that it was time for something new.
When she found the perfect location for a shop on Sixth Avenue, she said she had $3,000 in the bank and a “bucket of dreams.”
But where there were gaps to be filled, the community stepped up to fill them.
Tineo was able to move into the space thanks to a list of 11 local sponsors, including Espresso-Self Tucson, Tucson Tea Company, N1 Electric and Sobee's Tucson Cleaning, who agreed to help out.
“I allowed myself to dream once and now there's no stopping me,” she said. “And now I'm just like, ‘Keep dreaming girl, just keep dreaming.’ I would love to see myself outgrow this space in the next year or so and move somewhere with the ability to integrate more hands-on full healing practices. ... But my goal is to be able to provide different kinds of limpias or cleanses that aren't just like cleaning your house. Like I'm pulling the dirty clothes out of your soul. And I think in a bigger space, we will be able to do that. I will be able to do that.”
For Tineo, finding your roots, embracing your differences and enriching your soul (also known as yoli in the ancient Aztec language Nahuatl) is everything.
Because with a strong root system, you can survive anything.
“This is an extension of me,” she said. “It's an extension of my journey. I've worked very hard and struggled with the feeling of unfairness all my life. And for the first time ever, I finally feel like I made justice for everything I couldn't do. And all the dreams I couldn't have with this store.”
For more information about Yōlia Botánica, visit her Instagram page.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — Firefighters gained ground Monday against a large wildfire and three smaller blazes in the torrid interior of Southern California.
The Rabbit Fire grew slightly overnight to more than 12 square miles (32 square kilometers) but containment jumped to 35%, according to the Riverside County unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The fire, which broke out Friday afternoon about 65 miles (105 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles, remained a threat to more than 150 structures but none had been damaged, Cal Fire said. The cause is under investigation.
Excessive heat warnings remained in effect for the region, where three smaller fires were in significant stages of containment.
In the Sierra Nevada, a fire ignited by lightning late last month in Yosemite National Park grew slightly to more than 1 square mile (3 square kilometers).
Smoke from the Pika Fire northwest of the granite landmark called North Dome has been degrading air quality in Yosemite Valley during overnight and morning hours before lifting during afternoons.
The ongoing heat wave continued to bring oppressive conditions to inland portions of southern and central California while much of the north was free of heat warnings.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2022 fire season was quieter than previous years, but there were still several significant fires. January 2022 saw just one major incident with the Colorado Fire in Monterey County burning 687 acres. Fires picked up in May when the Lost Lake Fire burned through 5,856 acres. The largest fire in 2022, the Mosquito Fire, started in early September. It burned through more than 76,000 acres in El Dorado and Placer counties.
Overall, 331,360 acres burned in 2022 from 7,477 wildfires — well below the five-year average of 2.3 million acres. Over 870 structures were affected and nine people were killed, all civilians.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
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ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — A young woman who received a double lung transplant has passed away.
Shortly after she graduated from Smithfield High School in 2019, Hannah Goetz took a Caribbean cruise with her family to celebrate the milestone. But toward the end of the trip, the teen became ill.
Returning to Virginia, she was diagnosed with flu and pneumonia. Her lungs filled with fluid and Goetz would battle sepsis and blood clots. Her cystic fibrosis complicated her condition. She was so sick she was rushed to a hospital in Northern Virginia to wait for a double lung transplant. Doctors would make a rare decision to remove Goetz's lungs and let a machine breathe for her.
Four days later, a donor was found and at just 17 years old, Goetz had to have a double lung transplant.
After four months of recovery, Goetz was finally able to return home.
"I didn't think I would miss my house so much, because I always wanted to get away from it. But it felt good to be just here," Goetz told 13News Now at the time.
Family friend Mindy Poland said that despite the occasional setback that required hospitalization, Goetz "was gifted with over three years of quality life making wonderful memories with friends and family."
Sadly, her condition worsened in 2023. Poland said Goetz spent most of the year in and out of the hospital.
"What [the doctors] diagnosed is she has chronic lung rejection," Poland said. "So the first lungs she received in a double lung transplant four years ago, her body is now rejecting those lungs."
In an update posted to social media on Sunday, Goetz's family said doctors told her on Friday they could not do another transplant and that Goetz replied that "she was done."
Goetz was removed from oxygen and made comfortable while she was surrounded by family and friends when she passed on Sunday morning.
She was just 21 years old.
The family said there will be a celebration of life for her soon.
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REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas — A Louisiana mother and her unborn baby are dead after a rollover crash involving an alligator just north of Corpus Christi.
Deputies said the crash happened early Sunday morning along State Highway 35 near San Antonio Bay in Refugio County.
According to officials, the woman was driving in the area when she hit an alligator on the highway, which caused her truck to roll over. Attempts to save the woman and her unborn baby at the hospital were unsuccessful. The alligator also died in the crash.
Deputies said another adult and three children were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash and are expected to be OK. Meanwhile, the identity of the woman has not yet been released.
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Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff joins Emily Chang to discuss Rivian's plans to add a manufacturing plant in Georgia, and why he thinks Georgia can become a leader of the green energy movement in the U.S.
The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal challenging the validity of roughly $700 million in property tax breaks that Rivian is expected to receive for its future $5 billion electric vehicle factory.
The state’s highest court said last week it will let stand an appellate court’s ruling that primarily sided with the state and a local development authority and paved the way for a bulk of those property tax breaks to be reinstated for Rivian.
The company, which employs thousands at the Normal manufacturing operations where it launched production in September 2021, first announced plans to build the $5 billion plant in Georgia later that year.
The decision is a boon for the electric vehicle upstart that’s behind one of the state’s largest-ever economic development projects, and it deals a blow to critics who say the tax savings don’t stand up to scrutiny and go against the wishes of nearby residents.
Applauding the decision were the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Joint Development Authority of Jasper (JDA), Morgan, Newton and Walton Counties, which own the 2,000-acre Rivian project site in southern Morgan and Walton counties.
“The earlier decision from the Court of Appeals in support of the Rivian project is now final, reinforcing that the State and JDA provided unrefuted evidence that this project is sound, reasonable, and feasible,” the agencies said in a joint news release.
John Christy, an attorney representing seven Morgan County residents who were challenging the tax breaks, said he’s disappointed the Georgia Supreme Court did not take up the case. He added that he believes the case “raised important issues.”
In April, a panel of three appellate judges ruled in favor of the state and JDA on four of five aspects of the legal controversy over the the bulk of the $1.5 billion incentive package used to woo the California-based startup to Georgia.
The panel found a local superior court judge erred by declining to approve or “validate” bonds at the center of $700 million in local property tax breaks that Rivian was poised to receive. The panel also ruled the land lease Rivian signed is a limited arrangement known as a usufruct, not a taxable lease called an estate for years.
The lower court ruling threatened the proposed factory and presented Rivian the opportunity to terminate its agreement with the state and JDA in May if the local property tax breaks weren’t reinstated. Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe told the Atlanta Journal Constitution earlier this year that, “We’re committed to this state and this project.”
Two of the three judges on the panel sided with the local judge on one item, ruling that Rivian may owe certain taxes on specific equipment within the factory. A spokesperson for the state and JDA said that ruling will not be appealed, meaning the equipment taxes will not be abated. The value of those taxes depends on the assessed value of equipment that Rivian installs on-site, which has not been publicly released.
The appeals court did not validate the bonds, meaning they’ll have to go back to get a local judge’s approval before the tax savings will be finalized.
A formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Rivian factory has yet to take place, but the project site is currently being graded. It’s expected to begin production in 2026, a year later than initially scheduled.
The plant is expected to employ 7,500 workers, and Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson said it will spur thousands of ancillary and supplier jobs.
“A project of this scale attracts suppliers and builds a thriving community that can support more local businesses,” Wilson said in the release. “The benefits will be felt across the e-mobility ecosystem and the dozens of other industries its supply chain touches.”
While this legal battle over incentives is over, several other challenges related to the Rivian project are still working their way through the courts.
Many of the same plaintiffs in the incentives case are involved in two separate lawsuits accusing the state of taking over the Rivian site to avoid public scrutiny during rezoning discussions. A local judge ruled the plaintiffs must pre-pay $365,000 to cover the state and JDA’s legal fees under what’s known as a petition for bond, a tactic designed to discourage frivolous lawsuits against local and state governments. The Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to determine whether the petition for bond is warranted.
Rivian and two contractors enlisted to clear and grade the project site are also being sued in U.S. District Court by a nearby resident who claims muddy runoff from the site has choked streams and ponds downstream in violation of federal environmental law. That case is still pending.
Cox Enterprises, owner of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, owns about a 4% stake in Rivian.
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Oakland Sheriff seeks suspects who shot man in wheelchair with pellet gun
Pontiac — Authorities are seeking the occupants of a car who reportedly shot a man in a wheelchair with a pellet gun before mocking him and driving away.
The incident happened at 12:17 a.m. Saturday in Pontiac, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said in a Monday press release.
"The victim, a 30-year-old Pontiac man, told deputies he was on the sidewalk heading towards a gas station at the corner of Montcalm and Baldwin when a small tan sedan pulled up next to him and a suspect fired multiple shots from a pellet gun, striking him several times," sheriff's officials said. "After the shooting, the occupants of the car laughed and shouted at him and then drove away."
The victim reported the incident to the Sheriff's Office and was treated at a hospital for "multiple minor wounds," sheriff's officials said.
The release did not provide a description of the suspects, or what they reportedly said to the victim. A phone call seeking more information was not immediately returned.
"It is reprehensible that someone would do such a cowardly and despicable thing to an individual in a wheelchair, and they need to be held accountable,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a statement.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call (800) SPEAK UP (773-2587).
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LAKE COUNTY, FLA — More than 43,0000 Students in the Lake County will be back in their classrooms on August 10th.
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There are a lot of new programs and people to start the 2023-2023 school year.
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In Clermont, the Aurelia M. Cole Academy will be replacing Clermont Elementary and Clermont Middle schools.
The new school offers a performing arts program and a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) curriculum.
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In the Tavares school district, the first International Baccalaureate program will be supplying a rigorous accelerated curriculum option for students seeking advanced college preparation opportunities.
Mount Dora High school will give students the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
Students will be able to take college credit courses while engaging in various experiential learning activities.
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Also, Scott Flowers, former chief of staff for the School District of Osceola County, has been appointed Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Leadership at Lake County Schools.
He is replacing Amy Cockcroft, who retired in June after a 30-year career.
Some of Flower’s areas of expertise include choice and alternative Education, college career readiness, mental and leadership development,
Additionally, the following schools have new principals this year:
· Aurelia Cole Academy – Scott Voytko
· Cypress Ridge Elementary – Joe Frana
· Lake Minneola High – William Roberts
· Lost Lake Elementary – Frank Gomez
· Tavares Elementary – Stacia Werner
· Windy Hill Middle – Kelly Cousineau
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ORLANDO, Fla. — When investigators tried to enter a high-rise downtown Orlando apartment after reports of a fire, they said they found a mattress blocking the door.
Once they got inside, they said the oven was filled with trash and the dials were turned to the highest level.
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The unit had smoke detectors and a sprinkler system, but investigators said the smoke detectors were either tampered with or removed and the sprinklers were covered with baseball caps.
Upon further inspection, investigators said there were also clothes stuffed in the air vents and tissue and incense in the electrical outlets.
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The man who lived in the 17th-floor unit, Scott Weber, 48, is now facing multiple charges, including arson.
According to an arrest warrant, the fire is estimated to have caused $15,000 in damage to the apartment.
People who live at the Paramount on Lake Eola said they had no idea the back story after they received a five-sentence email regarding the fire.
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“Making it sounds like maybe a candle fell over and caused some minor damage, cause that’s exactly how they phrased it, ‘its minor damage,’” resident Shari Johnson said.
Upon hearing what actually happened, “It’s shocking,” she said. “It’s scary.”
Residents said they’re angry with management for not giving them the details. But under the landlord-tenant state statute, landlords legally don’t have to provide information on other tenant situations.
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No 'working relationship': Power struggle between Wicomico executive, council on hiring
When Wicomico County opted for a county executive in 2007, the question lingered as to how they would coexist with the County Council. Now 16 years later, the same issue persists with appointees in the balance.
When County Executive Julie Giordano took office in December 2022, her message to the public was simple —teamwork and transparency were at the center of her mission to improve Wicomico County. What has followed, however, was a dismissal by Giordano of the acting special counsel on ethical grounds, a controversial nominee to replace him, and other openings that were outright denied by the council, which took some luster off the message of a united county.
At the center of the latest appointment issue between the two parties is the city charter itself and different interpretations of it.
A letter by County Attorney Paul Wilber to County Council Attorney Andrew C. Mitchell Jr. noted Giordano appointed Heather Lankford as acting director of Public Works pursuant to Charter Section 414. Lankford, who served as a civil engineer prior to being selected, was subject to a limited 90-day appointment, leading the county executive to request another 90-day extension for Lankford under the same charter section.
"The current circumstance that evolved in the last month is unfortunate, and its crucial to recognize how both (branches) are supposed to operate within the charter," said County Council President John Cannon. "From the beginning, the county executive should have understood the council's inclinations in not following through with her wishes. It was her obligation to move on and look for other qualified candidates instead of taking rash measures."
The County Council declined the request, leading Giordano to appointed Lankford as acting deputy directorof Public Works instead.
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The same occurred with Giordano's selection of Matthew Leitzel as assistant director of administration, with the council rejecting it on the basis the appointment may not exceed 90 days. In Leitzel's case, Resolution 85-2023 to approve his nomination failed July 5.
In total, five county resolutions connected to appointing either Lankford or Leitzel have failed to be approved.
In an effort to underscore the point, the council introduced Legislative Bill 2023-11 to amend portions of the annual Budget and Appropriation Bill adopted June 9.
The changes would remove the salaries for the assistant director of administration position, the director of Public Works position and the deputy director of Public Works position, as the council claims the county executive failed to appoint all heads of each department within six months after the election.
"Council President John Cannon was part of my transition team and we've had open sessions in my office where they can sign up and speak with me about any issues. We've included them on items like the fire service agreement with Salisbury. Me and my director of administration have tried to meet with the council, and they want no part of it," Giordano said.
For her part, Giordano has argued the council has "repeatedly violated" the charter's non-interference with the executive branch clause, which states “neither the County Council nor any of its members shall attempt to supervise, direct, administer or interfere with any of the functions or the personnel of the executive branch."
Cannon noted the council and the county executive met in closed session to discuss the slate of new hires for the executive's office.
"I find it disconcerting that in these two instances where the council gave the executive the privilege of a closed session, that she continued to pursue the hiring of these particular individuals. It's not a productive way to manage government. The charter establishes the two branches to have an equal role in appointments," Cannon said.
A difference of legal opinion
In his letter to the County Council and their attorney, Wilber noted "all acting appointments are at the discretion of the executive. The plain language of Section 414 specifically addresses the executive’s power to appoint an acting director of administration or acting department head, and provides for 90-day extensions of only those positions by the council."
Wilber went on argue there is no acting appointment council confirmation process as is required in Charter Section 315 for the permanent appointment of department heads, director of administration, assistant director of administration or deputy directors.
The Office of the County Executive is also the only entity that can hire or dismiss the county attorney as part of a decision by the council, according to county policy.
"The council should respect the office of the executive and the executive should respect the council's role as legislators," Giordano said. "There are two councilmembers that don't like the executive form of government specifically, but this is what the people chose. We're too large to have a just a council form of government. You would think there would be more of that inclination to work together, and there just isn't."
Wilber cited legal precedence that the court "would not divine a legislative intention contrary to the plain language of a statute or judicially insert language to impose exceptions, limitations or restrictions not set forth by the Legislature.” He also attached the pertinent passages of the charter itself.
In response, a July 6 news release by the County Council that was reviewed by Mitchell countered by saying "the (council) held closed work sessions to discuss the proposed appointments on April 18, 2023, and May 16, 2023, respectively, as requested by the county executive, at which time council came to a consensus; choosing not to move forward with the individuals selected for the positions."
Following the closed work sessions, council contended the county executive failed to submit requests for confirmation of the appointments in an "open legislative session as required by the charter" for either the assistant director of administration, director of Public Works or acting director of Public Works positions.
"There's been comments made that this council has a personal agenda, but when you have a body of seven individuals, you can't have a personal agenda. I think the council, regardless of the measures the executive takes, will maintain our decorum because we want to focus on the overall concerns of the county," Cannon said.
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Council members concede, however, that Giordano notified them on June 22 that, despite their decision, she hired a person for the assistant director of administration position who would be starting on June 26, 2023; and the director of administration notified the County Council on May 17 that a person had been assigned to the position of acting deputy director of Public Works.
While five of the seven councilmembers declined to comment when reached by Delmarva Now, District 4 Representative Josh Hastings decried the overall lack of cooperation between the council and the current county executive.
"This current disfunction is unacceptable. We need to be much better than this," Hastings said.
"It is important to note that since the county executive took office in December 2022, the County Council has approved similar confirmations of 33 individuals, who have been submitted by the county executive in legislative session, to serve in comparable appointed positions, boards and commissions," the council's release stated.
Despite that, Giordano has said she is prepared to take these questions to court and that she will abide by any subsequent ruling.
"I think we can come back and work together even after these legal issues, but at the end of the day, council need to be the legislators. They don't run personnel or half the things they believe they do. I think they need to be put in their lane and define their role and they overstepped by passing legislation that's against the charter," Giordano said.
With Wilber's recusal from the matter, the county executive would have to officially request special counsel from the County Council as well as the funds to retain such representation.
According to Giordano, failure to approve such representation and associated monies could trigger a separate legal action in which the council is named as a defendant.
That has prompted the council to place an item on the Tuesday, July 18, closed session portion of the regular legislative session titled "Consultation with Staff, Consultants, or other Individuals about Pending or Potential Litigation."
"I'm so disappointed in many of the members of the council and they may feel the same about me, but I have no issue to having a judge look at this because this is an issue of right and wrong, and I know I'm on the right side. I would never put anyone at risk if I wasn't entirely confident," Giordano said.
'There is no working relationship'
This is far from the first time the two entities have failed to agree on staffing issues.
In February 2023, the County Council also nixed a request by Giordano for a legislative aide and public information officer for the county despite those positions already being fully funded and named in the charter. That same month, the council also rejected in closed session the nomination of controversial former gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox as special counsel for the county.
"I don't have a working relationship with the county council at all and I've tried several different techniques and they consistently overstep and violate the charter," Giordano said. "With Heather (Lankford), the council doesn't have the ability to vote on an 'acting' position aside from a continuation. That doesn't even apply to deputy positions. The (council) claims my office had never had an 'acting' position when we've had 14 that were listed for them."
While many of the issues have played out in open meetings, social media has also been a driver of public opinion.
Giordano has been an avid user of social media to connect with constituents and state her case. Among her assertions to the public or social media followers is what she felt was the longstanding reservations the council has with the executive form of government itself.
"I don't think it's the council's role to dictate to the executive what is appropriate or inappropriate use of social media. We're all adults and we're all elected officials, and we're expected to act accordingly and responsibly," Cannon said.
Rick Pollitt was the first county executive in the history of Wicomico starting in 2007. He recalled only limited trepidation at the time of the transition in government.
While only two members of of the current council were serving then, Pollitt recalled a functional and fruitful relationship between the municipal entities.
"For most of the eight years in office, every Friday would find me and my administrative director sitting in my office with the president of County Council and their administrator to talk. The goal wasn't to have anyone taken by surprise and to build a working relationship," Pollitt said.
The change to an executive system of government was not without its growing pains, yet Pollitt recalls efforts to instill overall transparency on issues.
"When the public passed the new form of government, all the administrative and executive authority was taken away from the County Council, and that took getting used to. Many of the administrative staff had to realize they only had one person to answer to instead of seven," Pollitt said.
Pollitt currently serves as Snow Hill's town manager.
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3 Eastern Shore players win big in Maryland Lottery games - where they bought tickets
The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots just keep growing with no big winners announced yet, but there were three lucky winners in Maryland Lottery games from the Eastern Shore this week.
A $50,000-winning Gold X20 ticket was sold at the Wawa store at 668 South Salisbury Boulevard while another $50,000-winning $50,000 Cash ticket was sold at Kaddy Mart at 426 W. Market St. in Snow Hill.
A $10,000-winning Money Bag Multiplier ticket was also sold this week at the Royal Farms store at 101 North Salisbury Ave.
Powerball drawings are conducted at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday.
Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Claims Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations.
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EPA lawsuit reaches settlement on Chesapeake Bay pollution caused by Pennsylvania
In a filing Wednesday, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia was notified that the parties are dismissing a 2020 lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to keep Pennsylvania accountable for water pollution.
The suit, filed by various Maryland environmental groups, asked the EPA to demand that Pennsylvania develop and implement a plan to meet its commitments to reduce pollution under the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
The agency published the settlement agreement for public comment in April, ultimately approving it after considering the comments received.
The terms of the settlement include:
• The agency will take a close look at farms not currently required to have federal permits that have proximity to rivers and streams to see if there is significant damage to water quality from manure generation, manure management practices and/or available storage capacity, and compliance history.• If the agency determines that a farm is a significant contributor of pollution, EPA will confer with Pennsylvania about designating the farm as a point source subject to permitting.
Concerning urban and suburban polluted runoff, the EPA will begin to evaluate whether sources of stormwater that are not currently subject to federal regulations are adding pollution to local rivers and streams. If the agency determines that a particular source, or sector of sources, contributes to a violation EPA will, at a minimum, confer with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
“Clean water is essential to the health of local communities, economies and our quality of life. This settlement addresses some of the most severe agricultural pollution problems by targeting efforts toward Pennsylvania counties where the need is greatest," said Hilary Harp Falk, Chesapeake Bay Foundation president and CEO.
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Finally, the agreement stipulates the agency will also determine whether there are any Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection-issued general permits or individual permits within the Pennsylvania portion of the Bay watershed that have been administratively extended. They will work to develop a permit reissuance strategy designed to bring permits up to date and significantly reduce the number of administratively extended permits.
The basis of the lawsuit
The suit was filed during the Trump administration by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners, including Anne Arundel County, the Maryland Watermen’s Association, and Bobby Whitescarver and Jeanne Hoffman.
The attorneys general for Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia filed a separate and similar suit. The court combined the cases.
According to the original court filing, Maryland environmental groups contended the agency previously failed to require Pennsylvania to develop a plan to fully meet the pollution reduction goals, including identifying the necessary funding, or imposing consequences.
Under the settlement, EPA will prioritize efforts in Pennsylvania on the counties that contribute the most pollution to, or have the largest impact on, local rivers and streams. Those are Lancaster, York, Bedford, Cumberland, Centre, Franklin and Lebanon counties.
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“A recent report from leading Bay scientists identifies several reasons that efforts to reduce pollution from agriculture and urban/suburban stormwater have not met expectations including the lack of targeting investments to the most effective places," Falk said.
She noted this settlement takes a step forward with a focus on specific problem areas. And while they are encouraged by recent investments from the state of Pennsylvania and leadership from the agency, there is still a long way to go.
“We look forward to working with EPA, Pennsylvania’s farming community, conservation organizations and government officials as the Commonwealth, and all the states, seek to fulfill their commitments to clean water.“By following the science and working together, we can leave clean water, strong economies, and a vibrant heritage to the next generation," Falk said.
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Shooting at Accomack lounge leaves man injured: Sheriff's office
The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Billies Shisha Lounge & Restaurant that left one man injured on Saturday, July 15.
At approximately 11:22 p.m. on Saturday, the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible gunshot victim in the 29000 block of Lankford Highway in Melfa. Deputies arrived at the scene and found a 28-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported by ambulance to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, and then transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he was later reported to be in stable condition.
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The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Virginia State Police, the Onley Police Department, the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department, and the Painter Volunteer Fire Department.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at 757-787-1131 or 757-824-5666.
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PHOENIX — Michael Turney was acquitted Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court of murdering his teenage stepdaughter.
Alissa Turney disappeared in May 2001 after finishing her junior year at Paradise Valley High School. Her family members found a note in her room alleging she was going to California. Her body was never found.
Prosecutors charged Michael, 75, with second-degree murder, arguing he sought to control Alissa before murdering her. The defendant allegedly spent years recording conversations, calls and videos around the Turney family's home, prosecutors said.
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But the defense made a Rule 20 motion, arguing the state had failed to present enough substantial evidence to support a conviction. The judge granted the defense's motion, resulting in an acquittal.
Turney's counsel had previously made objections to how prosecutors introduced "irrelevant" evidence at the trial that painted the defendant as "a bad father and pervert so he must have killed his daughter."
Turney pleaded guilty in 2010 to possessing 26 pipe bombs officials found in his Phoenix home during their investigation into Alissa's disappearance, according to the FBI.
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MESA, Ariz. — Developers announced Monday they were going to begin demolishing Fiesta Mall to make room for new apartments, homes, and businesses.
The East Valley mall sat empty for years before Verde Investments Inc. filed an application with the City of Mesa earlier this year to rezone the property for a redevelopment project.
The new plans include building up to 4,000 new apartments, homes, and retail businesses. Because the 80-acre site is located close to US 60 and Loop 101, it's considered a prime piece of real estate in a region of the Valley that's quickly running out of large parcels to develop.
“For a long time, Fiesta Mall was a gem in the East Valley, which makes today bittersweet,” said David Leibowitz, a Verde Investments spokesperson. "Though it’s early in terms of what comes next, we know this much for certain: We cannot wait to envision and build a new gem for the Valley..."
Verde Investments said the new zoning of the property will remain consistent with the city's general while also giving developers flexibility as the project evolves.
Fiesta Mall originally opened in the late 1970s and hosted over 100 stores during its peak years before closing its doors in 2018.
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PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating the circumstances leading up to a man's death after he was found unresponsive Monday at a bus stop near 7th Avenue and Interstate 10.
Officers were dispatched to the bus stop Monday morning to conduct a welfare check and found an unconscious man. Paramedics arrived at the scene and declared him dead at the scene.
The man's identity has not been disclosed and police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Nearly two weeks after a devastating explosion, the Rapho Township municipal complex on North Colebrook Road in Manheim remains a pile of rubble.
The July 5 explosion leveled the township’s public works building and severely damaged its administrative offices along with nearby homes.
“We’re still working with the insurance company and engineers to evaluate the property and find out exactly how much the loss is," said Lori Shenk, the township's emergency management coordinator, on Monday.
A fire marshal with the Pennsylvania State Police has officially listed the cause of the explosion as “undetermined," according to Shenk.
Firefighters who were on the scene the day of the blast reported a propane leak was probably to blame.
“There are chemical analyses still being done but we don’t expect those results for weeks," Shenk explained.
Meanwhile, all township business is being taken care of inside the Mastersonville Fire Company on Meadow View Road in Manheim.
While the public works building and all the equipment that was stored inside is a total loss, the township believes the administrative building is salvageable.
However, how long the rebuild process will take for both buildings remains up in the air.
“When you look at a rebuild project or reconstruction project like that, it takes months and that puts you into the winter [and] how does winter slow that down?" said Shenk. "No one has those answers yet, so we're just working through it one day at a time."
Right now, Shenk says the township's priority is figuring out what equipment is most important for the public works department to purchase so they can start work once again.
The township is also trying to nail down a temporary yard waste recycling location for residents.
“It seems like [the explosion was] a very long time ago yet it seems like it was just yesterday," said Shenk. "There’s so much to be done and we appreciate everybody’s patience.”
Shenk says an emergency declaration for the township will remain in place until further notice.
The Rapho Township Board of Supervisors will hold its regularly-scheduled bi-monthly meeting this Thursday night, July 20, at 7:30 p.m.
That meeting, and all other public meetings, will be held at the East Fairview Church of the Brethren, located at 1187 Fairview Rd. in Manheim.
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BALTIMORE — In a large room in downtown Baltimore, groups from across the country met to discuss how to get African American children help when they're contemplating suicide.
"The reason why I do this work is because of personal experiences, I watched two siblings attempt suicide at a young age," said Sonyia Richardson.
Suicide is increasing among Black youth more than other races.
According to a Department of Health and Human Services, suicide among Black children increased 10% more than all other races from 2018 to 2021, the most recent data available.
"We definitely want our young people to know that it's ok to talk about those things. I'm born and raised in Baltimore City and know how important it is to connect to services that support us," said Brandon Johnson.
The three day summit is focused on creating a targeted approach that meets the needs of Black youth in eight different states, including Maryland.
"Suicide attempts are also increasing with our Black adolescents particularly our Black girls, so the data is telling us we need targeted approaches, targeted interventions specifically for that population with them involved so we can build something that last, be utilized and ultimately save lives," said Johnson.
Johnson says parents need to continue to have conversations with their children about how they're feeling and let them know you're there for them if they need.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide -- text or call 988 to get connected to local help.
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PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man is keeping a close eye on the radar tonight after last week’s storms.
When storms broke out Thursday night, a bolt of lightning traveled through his bedroom while he was lying in bed.
Channel 11′s Alyssa Raymond stopped by the home in Brookline and is sharing this unbelievable story at 6 p.m.
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle are looking for the owner of a bull.
According to state police, troopers were dispatched to 4556 Old Pittsburgh Road in Wayne Township for a report of a bull found on the property.
The caller told state police that the bull was secured on their property and had been fed and given water.
Anyone who is missing their bull or anyone who has information as to who might be is asked to call state police in New Castle at (724) 598-2211.
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