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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The strange mystery lights that seemed to float over the ocean were seen by many off the San Diego coast around 10 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022. Posts from up and down the county filled social media feeds as San Diegan's tried to figure out what they were seeing in the sky and offering up their theories on what the lights could be.
CBS 8 called San Diego Police to see if they knew what the lights were. They told us that lifeguards said the lights were flares used for military exercises. However, Camp Pendleton and Naval Air Station North Island both said they did not know what the lights were.
There were rumblings on social media that it could be for an Imperial beach 4th of July drone show. Imperial Beach Police say they don’t know what the lights were either.
Then - on Wednesday - CBS 8 spoke to Adam Stanton, a Coast Guard Public Affairs specialist.
Stanton said that it was indeed the Navy doing "flare training." and that it was "organized and planned" He said that the flares were fired off of SW of San Clemente Island.
During training like this, they often have people who have never fired one and they use "expired" flares -- so they can look a little different.
Stanton said that the flares were dropped from a Navy C130 plane and possibly were attached to a parachute, which is why they seemed to stay in place and lingered for so long.
When asked why no one reported seeing a plane, Stanton didn't have an answer for that.
WATCH: Mysterious lights off San Diego coast light up social media on Monday night
A similar sight and answer were given back in 2018. CBS 8 confirmed that those lights were part of a military flare training exercise 30 miles off the San Diego Coast. The flare lights were from Squadron VMGR-325, "The Raiders," according to Sandy Demunik, a public information officer for Naval Station Coronado.
WATCH RELATED (2018): Mystery lights caused by military flares | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/mystery-solved-coast-guard-strange-lights-san-diego-coast/509-44f5e7e8-007d-4a5e-983f-9641931a38c6 | 2022-06-30T20:32:23 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/mystery-solved-coast-guard-strange-lights-san-diego-coast/509-44f5e7e8-007d-4a5e-983f-9641931a38c6 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County has named Steven Stonehouse as the permanent director for the Sedgwick County Department of Corrections (SCDOC).
The county says he has served with SCDOC for 24 years and as a deputy director for the department since 2013.
Stonehouse says he has several challenges ahead but praised the Board of County Commissioners for raising pay for critical staff members to recruit and retain employees.
“The future is going to be a lot of work. It’s not an impossible position, but I know that the staff that we have our the best in the state,” Stonehouse said. “We had so many challenges with the pandemic, with staffing, with pay, with turnover. I think we are starting to come out of that, and people are starting to get energized again.”
As for addressing Cedric Lofton’s death, Stonehouse plans to implement the community task force’s options.
“This is something we started working on before the task force was formed, and we look forward to reporting out to the task force in August exactly what we have accomplished and the time frames they have given us,” Stonehouse said. “The majority of the policy recommendations have already been written and are in various levels of approval, and the Board of County Commissioners have approved a contract with a new medical provider to have 24-hour nursing care and expand mental health services at JIAC.”
Stonehouse said the new contractors would be on-site beginning August 25.
Before joining Sedgwick County, Stonehouse had four years of work experience with New Horizons and the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Service (now known as DCF). He has a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in public administration, currently serves on the Kansas Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee, is the juvenile detention alternatives coordinator for Sedgwick County, and is a member of the Crossover Youth Practice Model committee in Sedgwick County. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-director-of-corrections-named-for-sedgwick-county/ | 2022-06-30T20:37:45 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-director-of-corrections-named-for-sedgwick-county/ |
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Appalachian Fair Officials announced the finalized lineup for the annual fair at the Appalachian Fairgrounds.
The lineup and performance dates are:
- Carly Pearce – Monday, August 22
- Russell Dickerson – Tuesday, August 23
- Walker Hayes – Wednesday, August 24
- We Are Messengers – Thursday, August 25
- Shenandoah – Friday, August 26
- Dailey & Vincent – Saturday, August 27
The theme for this year’s Appalachian Fair will be “Acres of Fun.”
Tickets will go on sale July 14 at noon. For more information, tickets and questions visit appalachianfair.com. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/acres-of-fun-appalachian-fair-lineup-finalized/ | 2022-06-30T20:38:46 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/acres-of-fun-appalachian-fair-lineup-finalized/ |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Leading up to the grand opening of the Bristol Casino, Hard Rock has a week filled with events.
The events are scheduled to take place from July 5-7. Attendance at these events is invite-only and not open to the general public.
Friends & Family Event – Guests will have the opportunity to experience the Mr. Lucky’s and Brick’d restaurants.
- Tuesday, July 5
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Bristol Mall – Site of the Casino
Team Member Rally – Guests will enjoy BBQ and a cookout, along with outdoor games, activities and photo op stations.
- Wednesday, July 6
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Bristol Motor Speedway
Community Support Event – Guests will experience live entertainment and be served appetizers and dinner.
- Thursday, July 7
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Bristol Mall – Site of the Casino
Grand Opening
- Friday, July 8
- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m – Media walkthrough of the Casino
- 11 a.m. – Grand opening event
- 2 p.m. – Casino doors open to the general public
For more information visit https://www.hardrockhotelcasinobristol.com/. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hard-rock-announces-opening-schedule-of-bristol-casino/ | 2022-06-30T20:38:52 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hard-rock-announces-opening-schedule-of-bristol-casino/ |
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crash on 11-E southbound injured a Mosheim man at 8 a.m. Thursday, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
Investigators determined that the man, identified as 23-year-old Mitchell Edmondson, had been traveling in a Subaru Legacy in the passing lane as a Kenworth tractor-trailer was entering the highway in the traveling lane near Culver Road.
When the tractor-trailer was completely in the traveling lane, the Subaru Legacy “side-swiped [the tractor-trailer] going in the same direction,” the report stated.
Edmondson was injured in the crash, according to the THP, and police also charged him for driving on a revoked license. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured in the crash.
No further details were released. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-co-crash-injures-1-leads-to-charges/ | 2022-06-30T20:38:58 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-co-crash-injures-1-leads-to-charges/ |
Binford Boulevard ramp onto I-465 in northeast Indianapolis to close for 3 years
After the Fourth of July weekend, a major ramp onto the I-465/I-69 interchange in northeast Indianapolis will close for about three years.
The northbound Binford Boulevard ramp onto westbound I-465 will close the morning of July 5 as part of a years-long state project to reconstruct the interchange and widen the interstates, dubbed the "Clear Path" project by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Work on the $435 million project began earlier this year and is expected to wrap up by the end of 2025.
The long-term closure of Binford Boulevard is needed, INDOT officials say, to help keep traffic flowing on I-465 and make room for construction of temporary ramps onto the interchange.
Read: What INDOT spent to take land for I-465/I-69 revamp
Later in the summer, two more longterm ramp closures are expected to begin and last until early 2024: the Allisonville Road ramp to eastbound I-465 and the Shadeland Avenue/56th Street ramp to northbound I-465.
What's been done so far?
The landmark Carvana Tower next to I-69 and 82nd Street is gone. Mounds of earth rest inside the I-465-I-69 interchange, to be made into temporary ramps. On I-465 south of I-69, crews removed the medians and shifted traffic so that they can work on widening the interstate down to Fall Creek Road.
In that section, crews are now removing noise barriers and within a year's time will replace them on the wider road.
On July 1, Allisonville Road is expected to reopen, as crews finish resurfacing the I-465 bridge there.
This work, primarily on I-465, is part of the first of two phases in the overall project, . The second phase, beginning in 2024, will focus on the interchanges on I-69 and Binford Boulevard.
More: The construction schedule for INDOT's Clear Path project
The speed limit continues to be 45 mph throughout the work zone.
Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/transportation/2022/06/30/indianapolis-traffic-binford-ramp-onto-465-close-until-2025/7781491001/ | 2022-06-30T20:41:51 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/transportation/2022/06/30/indianapolis-traffic-binford-ramp-onto-465-close-until-2025/7781491001/ |
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. – A Lynchburg man was arrested for selling and distributing drugs and for having guns in his possession.
On Wednesday, the deputies responded to a report of someone selling drugs out of the Executive Inn at 4673 S Amherst Hwy in Madison Heights, the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The man was confirmed to be 34-year-old TR’Rail Perkins of Lynchburg, deputies said.
A firearm, multiple drugs and money were seized during the deputies’ search, including 14g of crack cocaine, 3g of methamphetamine, 4g of a white powdery substance of multiple drugs and $3,634 in U.S. Currency, according to the report.
Authorities said that TR’Rail Perkins was arrested and charged with the following:
- Three counts of – Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited
- One count of – Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives, or concealed weapons by convicted felons
- One count of – Possession of firearms while in possession of certain substances
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/30/amherst-county-deputies-seize-cocaine-meth-3634-during-arrest-of-34-year-old-man/ | 2022-06-30T20:44:04 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/30/amherst-county-deputies-seize-cocaine-meth-3634-during-arrest-of-34-year-old-man/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — One of the new laws going into effect in Florida on July 1 is music to the ears of a Tampa man who has been trying to get people to turn down the music for about 30 years.
That new law says that if a police officer can hear music coming from a car from 25 feet or more away, then the person blasting that music can receive a citation for $114.
And no one could be happier about that than a guy by the name of Clay Daniels.
“I feel great,” Daniels said. “I felt like I had caught the lottery.”
For more than 30 years, Daniels has been taking his complaint about the loud music emanating from cars in his neighborhood — to anybody who would listen.
"It’s like a boom boom boom," he says. "Your whole house be shaking. Your windows be rattling. It is terrible. It’s a terrible way to live. You can’t sleep at night, you know?"
For years, the East Tampa retiree would plead with Tampa City Council members, but for the most part, they and police were powerless to do much about it. In 2012, the Florida Supreme Court threw out a similar law calling it discriminatory.
But now, under a new law that allegedly addresses those issues, a police officer who hears someone blasting music from a distance of 25 feet or more can write that person a citation for $114.
“And look, I think they’re going to write a lot of tickets with this new law,” Daniels said. “Because people have gotten away with it.”
“It’s not good,” said a 20-year-old who called himself Honcho, playing his car stereo in Tampa. Honcho says he spent a lot of money on his equipment and thinks the new law is unfair.
“Music’s not hurting nobody, so no point,” he said.
Daniels would disagree with that. He says the loud music disrupts church services, blasts profanity in school zones and ruins people’s ability to live their lives peacefully. Including his.
“What you’re doing is you’re violating my rights. You’re forcing me to listen to your music, which I don’t want to hear,” Daniels said.
Loud music — that Daniels says, is at best nuisance and at worst, dangerous.
“I came out one night and I actually got someone to turn the music down at 2 o’clock in the morning. He threatened to shoot me,” Daniels said. “It’s about law and order and being respectful to your neighbors, you know? People don’t wanna hear your noise, you know?” | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/florida-music-law/67-9731c9ea-ab36-4a13-9bab-230fde2b8698 | 2022-06-30T20:45:57 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/florida-music-law/67-9731c9ea-ab36-4a13-9bab-230fde2b8698 |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — An investigation is underway into a shooting involving a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy, authorities said.
The shooting happened Thursday afternoon in the area of Philippe Parkway and Enterprise Road, according to a Clearwater law enforcement spokesperson.
No other information, including the extent of any injuries, was immediately provided.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/pinellas-sheriff-officer-invovled-shooting-safety-harbor/67-1a489611-3838-42ce-a7a2-38d5237b32d9 | 2022-06-30T20:45:58 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/pinellas-sheriff-officer-invovled-shooting-safety-harbor/67-1a489611-3838-42ce-a7a2-38d5237b32d9 |
It’s summer break for students across North Texas but work is already underway to prepare for next school year.
Dallas ISD is doing that by welcoming a new crop of special teachers that will be playing an important role in the district.
Educators with Teach For America play a vital role in the communities they serve across the country. So many districts like Dallas ISD have especially benefitted from the nonprofit’s work throughout the ongoing teacher shortage that has worsened during the pandemic.
TFA is made up of a diverse network of leaders, college graduates and professionals from all walks of life who commit at least two years to the organization to teach in classrooms within low-income, underserved neighborhoods. While many members possess a background in some form of teaching or education, there are many others who do not – but their expertise in a field such as math, science, reading or writing can help bring more to the table for students.
The local DFW chapter of Teach for America will have about 700 total teachers in place across North Texas, made up of both returning and new teachers for the upcoming school year. Dallas ISD serves as a training ground for the new crop of nearly 100 teachers that will be entering local classrooms this fall.
NBC 5 got a glimpse into that training recently at Ann Richards STEAM Academy in Dallas.
The new recruits are learning as realistically as possible – by working one-on-one with some students who are taking summer school courses. The new TFA teachers are paired with veteran DISD teachers for guidance, mentorship and support.
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The organization said time in local classrooms this summer will offer them an opportunity to learn from other local veteran teachers, and more quickly understand the DFW community, schools and students.
“I'm from Oakland, California…their school districts are not the best. And it's really disheartening to see that just a few miles down the road, you can get really great public schools. And that never sat right with me,” said new TFA recruit Raquel Butner. “It's something that I always felt a passion to try and change. So that's why I want to be in the schools, making actual change and knowing that I've done my part to try and help every child get the best education possible.”
New teachers are learning both a virtual component and in-person teaching experience – a hybrid model that has become the norm in education since the pandemic.
“The pandemic kind of changed the world for everyone on education,” Butner said. “But if anything, it's really just made me more excited to go in.”
Butner will be one of about 70 TFA teachers that will teach in Dallas ISD, joining about 10,000 total teachers in the district teaching more than 155,000 students.
"I just want to make connections with my students. For me, it's not about them all getting A's, it's about them doing the best that they can do and really believing in themselves,” she said. “So if I can make sure that one student at least kind of feels like they believe in themselves a little bit more than they did when they first walked into my classroom. To me, that's a win."
NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW FOCUS
While the new teachers get ready for the upcoming school year, the district is also preparing to welcome a new leader.
Stephanie Elizalde will take over the Dallas ISD this fall for her longtime mentor, Michael Hinojosa, when he leaves office on July 5.
Elizalde spent many years working for DISD and most recently served as the Austin ISD superintendent.
She has pledged more support for teachers and told NBC 5 she plans to make some changes to lighten the stress load and afterschool work hours for educators. Click here to learn more.
Currently, Dallas ISD is looking to fill about 500 teacher openings.
The district is hosting two job fairs this summer and a push to recruit new teachers, as many districts across the country deal with retirements and career switches during the so-called ‘Great Resignation.’
Incentives to bring in more teachers are also important. Just last Thursday, the school board approved a new budget, which raised starting teacher pay to $60,000 a year, increased pay for current teachers and set up thousands of dollars in hiring incentives.
“We're always constantly hiring teachers. That's something that we always have, with any school district. We have actually hired more teachers than we've had in the past years. So that's one thing that we are proud to say that we are doing,” said Steven Jackson, director of recruitment for DISD.
Jackson, himself a TFA alumnus, said TFA teachers will once again be a welcome addition to DISD schools this fall.
"One of the great things about TFA is they always bring in quality recruits. They have a quality recruitment efforts and they bring in quality candidates that come to the schools,” said Jackson. “And that's one of the reasons that we partner with them. Our goals are very common, we want to be able to provide a quality education for all of our students."
- If you are interested in applying to be a teacher for Dallas ISD, click here.
- If you want more information on Teach for America, click here. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-preps-underway-for-2022-23-in-dallas-isd/3002507/ | 2022-06-30T20:46:44 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-preps-underway-for-2022-23-in-dallas-isd/3002507/ |
All Lincoln public pools will have adjusted hours for the Fourth of July.
All pools will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, according to Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
University Place Aquatic Center will be closed Saturday due to staffing shortages.
The pool season will run through Aug. 14 and regular hours are 1-6 p.m. seven days a week.
The free sprayground at Trago Park is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day. However, the sprayground at Woods Park is closed due to mechanical issues.
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This live video will start momentarily. Lincoln police are expected to debrief on a structure collapse in the Country Club Neighborhood that reportedly killed one person.
One person was reportedly killed when a tree fell on a house in the Country Club Neighborhood and caused a chimney to collapse.
The Lincoln Police Department had been assisting Lincoln Fire and Rescue with what had been described as a structure collapse in the 2700 block of Manse Avenue since 1 p.m.
Officials have not briefed on the incident, but neighbors said they were told an occupant of the house died of their injuries.
Police said 27th Street will be closed from Sheridan to Bradfield Drive for an extended period of time.
Police are asking residents to use an alternate route for safety purposes.
This is a developing story. Stay with the Journal Star for updates.
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Multiple vehicle car crash leaves 3 hospitalized
Gloria Rebecca Gomez
Arizona Republic
Three people have been hospitalized after several cars crashed near Indian School Road and 111th Avenue in Phoenix.
At 8:45 a.m., Maricopa County Sheriff's Office received a call that multiple cars were involved in a crash near the intersection and on arrival found five cars. At least three people suffered possible life-threatening injuries, Sgt. Calbert Gillett said.
In a tweet, the office advised the public that the intersection would be closed for several hours.
Reach criminal justice reporter Gloria Rebecca Gomez at grgomez@gannett.com or on Twitter @glorihuh.
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Suspects in Phoenix police officer shooting indicted
Two men have been indicted for the shooting of a Phoenix police officer, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Aaron Luther Ware and Ahmani Deshawn Gordon, both 22, were indicted on three felony counts by a Maricopa County grand jury: attempted first degree murder, aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm at a structure.
Ware and Gordon fired as many as 19 shots at a Phoenix police officer conducting an investigation in an unmarked vehicle near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road on June 14. The officer survived, but was hospitalized due to her injuries.
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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell called the officer's survival a "miracle" and vowed to hold those responsible for violence against police accountable.
"All too often police officers leave their homes in service of their community and do not return. We are grateful this officer will return home. As our partners in the criminal justice system we support law enforcement and will hold violent offenders accountable. Attacks on police officers and other members of our community will not go unanswered," Mitchell said in a press release.
In the last six months, nine police officers in Arizona have been shot at and two have died.
Ware and Gordon's next court date is July 27, for a status hearing.
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Grocery chain Wegmans will pay $400,000 in penalties to New York, as well as upgrade its data security practices, following an data breach that exposed the personal information of more than three million customers nationwide, including more than 830,000 New Yorkers, according to the state's attorney general.
The compromised information included usernames and passwords to Wegmans accounts, customers' names, emails, addresses and other data fro, drivers' license numbers, according to according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
“Wegmans failed to safely store and seal its consumers’ personal information, instead it left sensitive information out in the open for years,” James said. “Today, Wegmans is paying the price for recklessly handling and exposing millions of consumers’ personal information on the internet. In the 21st century, there’s no excuse for companies to have poor cybersecurity systems and practices that hurt consumers.”
According to the attorney general, in April 2021, a security researcher told Wegmans that a cloud storage container was left unsecured and open to public access, possibly exposing consumers’ sensitive information. The container was allegedly misconfigured from its creation in January 2018 until April 2021, and at some point an unauthorized actor could have accessed and cracked account credentials. In May 2021, Wegmans discovered a second cloud storage container with customers' personal information that was also misconfigured. The following month, Wegmans began informing the customers whose personal information was compromised.
According to the attorney general's office, Wegmans will adopt new measures, on top of the thousands of dollars it agreed to pay. Some of the measures include:
- Keeping an information security program that includes regular updates to keep pace with changes in technology and security threats;
- Reporting security risks to the company's leadership;
- Maintaining appropriate asset management practices, including maintaining an inventory of all cloud assets;
- Establishing policies and procedures to ensure all cloud assets containing personal information have appropriate access controls to limit access to such information;
- Developing a penetration testing program that includes at least one annual comprehensive penetration test of Wegmans’ cloud environment;
- Establishing appropriate password policies and procedures for customer accounts, including encouraging customers to use strong passwords, educating customers on the benefits of multifactor authentication, and prohibiting password reuse;
- Maintaining a reasonable vulnerability disclosure program that allows third parties, such as security researchers, to disclose vulnerabilities;
- Establishing appropriate practices for customer account management and authentication, including notice, a security challenge, or re-authentication for account changes; and,
- Updating its data collection and retention practices.
In a statement to News 4 New York, the supermarket chain said it takes security seriously and that it has improved its processes after the breach was discovered, although there was no evidence that the data was accessed improperly or misused.
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"Wegmans takes security of customer information very seriously and immediately remedied the situation once it was discovered," the supermarket chain said in its statement. "We have improved our processes to better protect customer information in the future. While we do not agree with some of the conclusions drawn by the attorney general, we cooperated fully in the investigation and are glad it has been concluded."
Wegmans went on to say: "This was a configuration issue with two cloud storage containers, and did not involve any other part of the Wegmans network. This type of configuration issue is common, unfortunately, and Wegmans has redoubled its efforts to avoid the issue in the future. There was also no indication that customer data was accessed improperly or otherwise misused. No customer credit card or other sensitive data was involved." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-ag-wegmans-to-pay-400k-for-data-breach-that-exposed-customers-personal-info/3757393/ | 2022-06-30T20:57:24 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-ag-wegmans-to-pay-400k-for-data-breach-that-exposed-customers-personal-info/3757393/ |
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Kim Mattson knows how it feels to walk into a store and not see any clothes in her size. Sure, she could buy jewelry — but why should she settle? So she opened her own store, The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique, at 211 S. Prospect Road, Suite 15A, Bloomington.
BLOOMINGTON — Two female business owners have teamed up to bring plus-size women’s clothing to downtown Bloomington.
The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique, which opened last August in southeast Bloomington, has relocated as a “shop within a shop” at 2 FruGALS Thrift, 417 N. Main St. While boutique owner Kim Mattson said she had a good first year in business, her location at the back of an office park made it difficult for customers to find, and she had decided to close the business June 30.
But since opening in her new location Tuesday, she’s been pleased by the boost in foot traffic that comes with being downtown.
“It’s been a revolving door — I’ve had so many people coming in and saying, ‘I didn’t know you were here,’” Mattson said. “People are so excited to find out there’s a store here other than the small handful of shops that carry plus sizes.”
She said while many plus-size retailers carry up to a size 2X or 3X, few go up to a 6X like The Middle Sister, or offer the entire range of sizes in store. Mattson understands that women have trouble finding the sizes they need, or they’re embarrassed by their size — and that’s why she opened her shop in the first place.
“Size is just a number,” Mattson said. “I want them to feel confident and pretty. There’s no reason they shouldn’t.”
As part of its grand reopening, The Middle Sister will be open until 8 p.m. Friday, coinciding with downtown Bloomington’s First Friday events. Mattson will be ready with cookies and available to answer any questions, and a rack of clearance items will be set up outside 2 FruGALS. The grand reopening will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
2 FruGALS owner Carol Wilson said she’s all about teaming up with other small businesses, especially those owned by women. When one of her employees mentioned The Middle Sister, and that the store had planned to go out of business, Wilson decided to reach out and see how she could help.
“My wheels started turning. I’m always thinking of how I can promote other female small business owners,” she said. In talking with Mattson, she learned of the great need for plus-size fashion in Bloomington-Normal, and the two started plotting how they could carve out a spot in Wilson’s store for The Middle Sister. “We pulled together our resources and came up with a plan,” Wilson said.
The result is a nook on the right hand side of 2 FruGALS, near the fitting rooms at the back of the store. A gray awning with The Middle Sister’s name and logo sets the space apart, and Wilson even moved her store’s plus-size section adjacent to Mattson’s area, so shoppers can find all of the plus-size offerings in one place.
“I wanted her to be able to keep her identity and keep her customer base,” Wilson said, adding that she felt the two businesses could help each other out. “It’s win-win situation to include someone else.”
Mattson agreed: “I can expand my customer base because of all the people who already shop here (at 2 FruGALS),” she said. And while she was used to working by herself in her previous location, she now sees the fun in having a dozen other people working at 2 FruGALS.
“It’s been fun to be with other women and work alongside them,” Mattson said.
In addition to clothing, Mattson offers jewelry, handbags, pajamas, body care items, gifts and more. In the future, she will recreate Ava’s Corner, a section where 80% of proceeds are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Mattson’s granddaughter, who died of a malignant rhabdoid tumor just shy of her first birthday.
The Middle Sister is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. For more information, follow the store on Facebook at facebook.com/themiddlesistercurvy or go to www.themiddlesister.net. The Middle Sister can also be reached by calling 2 FruGALS at 309-530-5592.
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Cyber Monday isn't just for major retailers anymore. A year and a half after many stores saw a large increase in online sales due to the pandemic, Bloomington-Normal businesses are reminding people that they're open for online shopping this holiday season.
At least 40 people gathered in downtown Bloomington Wednesday evening to march for abortion rights. It was the third such event in Bloomington since the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reversed Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that made abortion a constitutional right.
Kim Mattson, left, owner of The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique, and Carol Wilson, owner of 2 FruGALS Thrift, pose for a photo Wednesday inside 2 FruGALS, 417 N. Main St., Bloomington. The Middle Sister has moved and reopened as a "shop within a shop" downtown.
Clothing is on display Wednesday at The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique. The boutique has moved and reopened as a "shop within a shop" at 2 FruGALS Thrift, 417 N. Main St., Bloomington.
A rack of clearance clothing is on display Wednesday outside The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique. The boutique has moved and reopened as a "shop within a shop" at 2 FruGALS Thrift, 417 N. Main St., Bloomington.
Coffee mugs and other gifts are on display Wednesday at The Middle Sister: A Curvy Boutique. The boutique has moved and reopened as a "shop within a shop" at 2 FruGALS Thrift, 417 N. Main St., Bloomington. | https://pantagraph.com/business/local/plus-size-womens-boutique-opens-inside-downtown-bloomington-shop/article_d5b15870-f8a5-11ec-ba98-eb677390c92f.html | 2022-06-30T21:00:27 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/business/local/plus-size-womens-boutique-opens-inside-downtown-bloomington-shop/article_d5b15870-f8a5-11ec-ba98-eb677390c92f.html |
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Thursday that all offices and facilities will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Offices and driver services facilities operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed Saturday, July 2, and reopen for business Tuesday, July 5. In Central Illinois, this includes the driver services facilities in Bloomington, Charleston, Clinton, Decatur, Effingham, Gibson City, Lincoln, Mattoon, Peoria, Pekin, Pontiac, Roanoke, Shelbyville, Springfield - Klein and Mason, Taylorville and Tuscola.
Offices and driver services facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed Monday, July 4, and reopen for business Tuesday, July 5. In Central Illinois, this includes the Springfield - Dirksen Parkway and Springfield - Howlett driver services facilities.
White's office also reminded residents that all driver’s license, ID card and learner’s permit expiration dates have been extended to July 31. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and CDL learner’s permits. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.
Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website at ilsos.gov for online services including checking eligibility to renew their driver’s license online, applying for a duplicate driver’s license, renewing license plate stickers or locating the nearest driver services facility.
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Commutes may soon get a little more hectic around 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
PECO Energy will be closing JFK Boulevard between 30th and Market streets for nearly two months for utility construction. Construction will begin Wednesday, July 6 and last through Friday, September 2.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to follow the detour, using Market Street.
"Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur," the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said in a written statement.
To check road conditions, drivers can visit 511PA's site or download the 511PA mobile app. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/expect-delays-peco-closing-part-of-jfk-boulevard-in-philly/3286634/ | 2022-06-30T21:00:45 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/expect-delays-peco-closing-part-of-jfk-boulevard-in-philly/3286634/ |
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BLOOMINGTON — Miller Park Zoo will receive $25,825 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The funds are a part of ARPA funds in 2021, where Congress appropriated $30 million to reimburse expenses related to the care of captive species listed under the Endangered Species Act, as well as rescued and confiscated wildlife at risk of extinction.
“The Miller Park Zoo is grateful to receive this funding for our work with Red Wolves, Eastern Box Turtles, and Puerto Rican Crested Toads," zoo superintendent Jay Tetzloff said in a news release. “The work to save these species did not stop due to the pandemic.”
This is the second wave of awards — a total of over $9 million — under the Endangered Species COVID-19 Relief program, funded by the American Rescue Plan.
The first wave of reimbursements — over $1.6 million — was released in April.
For more information about the Endangered Species COVID-10 Relief program, visit the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's website at www.aza.org/endangered-species-COVID-funding.
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Bloomington police say a driver was killed in a crash that happened early Friday morning after a vehicle fled a traffic stop. The driver has not been named.
According to a post made before 7 a.m. on the Bloomington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were on the corner of Market and Lee streets and asked the public to avoid the intersection.
One of the most conceivably contentious Central Illinois races in the primary election features two McLean County legal professionals who each have about 20 to 25 years of experience in the field.
A 29-year-old man remains jailed on armed robbery and aggravated battery charges in connection with a violent robbery in May at a Bloomington pawn shop.
Red wolves are an endangered species and can be viewed at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington. A pair of wolves were spotted in the exhibit at the zoo, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/miller-park-zoo-awarded-funds-for-care-of-endangered-species/article_5ec2cea6-f891-11ec-9246-a7a7a064a0d5.html | 2022-06-30T21:00:46 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/miller-park-zoo-awarded-funds-for-care-of-endangered-species/article_5ec2cea6-f891-11ec-9246-a7a7a064a0d5.html |
SALEM, Ore. — One of only a few boarding schools for Native American students still run directly by the federal government in Oregon is undergoing a close look at the school’s finances by the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General.
The office confirmed last month in an email to Oregon Public Broadcasting that it had “initiated an audit of the financial management and financial oversight of the Chemawa Indian School.”
The audit came in response to Democratic U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, who requested the inquiry after they felt hindered in efforts to look into alleged problems at the school.
“These allegations have been difficult to evaluate due to the school’s opaque financial practices. Our offices have repeatedly asked school officials for basic financial data. To date, we have not received a satisfactory response to those requests,” the senators said in a letter sent in October.
Chemawa is the federal government’s oldest, continuously operating boarding school for Native American children in the country. It initially opened in Forest Grove in 1880, before moving a few years later to a hillside at the north end of Salem.
A scathing federal report released last month by the U.S. Department of the Interior — the agency that opened and operated those schools — found practices at those campuses and at similar schools across the country were horrific and traumatic.
Hundreds students died at the schools, including at the campuses in Forest Grove and Salem.
Problems remain at schools like Chemawa, as investigations by OPB and government agencies have shown in recent years. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/native-american-boarding-schools-finances-feds/283-ce6949f6-2274-4565-8281-3280e58bfeea | 2022-06-30T21:01:29 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/native-american-boarding-schools-finances-feds/283-ce6949f6-2274-4565-8281-3280e58bfeea |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – “A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities” is a nonprofit organization that helps prevent unintended pregnancy through access to birth control.
Methods covered through the group include IUDs, the Nexplanon arm implant and birth control shots.
With the help of grants and donations, the group works hand in hand with local medical providers to pay for birth control for people who need their help.
Executive Director Maggie Wood said her group plays an important role in rural communities such as the Tri-Cities, where there are higher rates of unintended pregnancies.
Wood said since the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the group’s phone has been ringing off the hook.
“Our call and text and form submission online numbers are up like over 500%,” Wood said. “We’ve seen a drastic increase in people wanting to use our resources.”
Wood said callers say they fear now that abortion is off the table, contraception could be targeted next.
For more information about the organization, call (423) 415-0277. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/a-step-ahead-tri-cities-provides-free-long-term-birth-control/ | 2022-06-30T21:09:36 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/a-step-ahead-tri-cities-provides-free-long-term-birth-control/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Agape Women’s Services is a faith-based non-profit pregnancy resource center and medical clinic in the Tri-Cities.
Just a few things the organization does is provide pregnancy testing, education and other resources for expecting mothers.
Agape Education Coordinator Liesl Wright said she’s not sure how the recent Roe v. Wade ruling will impact their work yet, but she hopes to continue their mission of supporting moms.
“We are trying so hard to make people the priority and not the political entanglements that can come with that,” Wright said. “We really just continue to want to make sure that this is a great place and a safe place for women to come.”
Wright said for new mothers caught off guard, Agape is a place to take a breath and start to process.
“When you have an unplanned pregnancy, there are different options available, so we’ll sit down and talk through those options,” Wright said.
Wright said her staff is glad to be there for people in need and hopes to continue their services as they have been.
“It’s just really amazing to watch a woman in general come in, anxious, feeling alone, feeling maybe afraid about the unknown of her situation and then really know that somebody’s there to listen and to care,” Wright said. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/agape-womens-services-provides-resources-to-expecting-mothers/ | 2022-06-30T21:09:42 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/agape-womens-services-provides-resources-to-expecting-mothers/ |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) has created a new space to safely buy and sell items or conduct child custody exchanges.
A release from the GPD states that its “Safe Exchange Zone” is located at the police department at 200 N College Street and is in a well-lit spot under video surveillance.
According to the GPD, the purpose of the safe zone is to remove some of the potential danger that accompanies people meeting to conduct internet purchases.
“Usually, there is a potential danger for people to meet and exchange goods for money. Each person is assuming a risk of robbery and/or assault,” the release states.
In addition, the department hopes the space will be used by guardians as a place for child custody exchanges.
“Earlier this year in a nearby town, three people lost their lives at what was described as a child-custody exchange,” the release states.
The GPD reminds anyone intending to use the space that while it is intended to add a level of security, people should still exercise caution during these exchanges and call 911 if they have concerns about violence. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-pd-offers-safe-exchange-zone-for-purchases-custody-swaps/ | 2022-06-30T21:09:48 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-pd-offers-safe-exchange-zone-for-purchases-custody-swaps/ |
NJ Transit is offering “early getaway” rail and bus service starting Friday to help customers kickstart the Independence Day weekend.
From approximately 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, extra trains will operate, with Newark Airport stops added to certain trains, while select connections at Secaucus will be adjusted.
Extra buses will also operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon.
On Saturday and Sunday, rail and bus service will be on a weekend schedule. When it comes to light rails, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. The Newark Light Rail and River LINE will also operate on a Saturday and Sunday schedule respectively.
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Northern and Central New Jersey bus routes will operate on a Saturday schedule, while Southern New Jersey bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule.
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule and starting at 10 a.m. and will then adjust the routes by terminating one stop prior to the Exchange Place station.
Service from Tonnelle Ave. and Hoboken will end at Harborside. Service from West Side Ave. and 8th St. will end at Essex St.
NJ Transit is also trying to save their customers money this summer with discounted fares. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-transit-offers-early-getaway-service-ahead-independence-day-weekend/3755631/ | 2022-06-30T21:10:34 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-transit-offers-early-getaway-service-ahead-independence-day-weekend/3755631/ |
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - High levels of potentially harmful bacteria led authorities to close two Mid-Michigan beaches on the eve of Independence Day weekend.
The Central Michigan District Health Department issued a contamination advisory for Gladwin City Park on the Cedar River on Wednesday after routine water sampling discovered high bacteria levels.
This is the second advisory for the beach this month after high bacteria levels were discovered on June 22 and 23.
The Bay County Health Department closed the beach at Pinconning Park on Saginaw Bay after water samples collected Thursday showed elevated levels of bacteria.
This was the first beach closure at Pinconning Park in nearly two years. The beach will remain closed until bacteria levels fall below acceptable levels. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/two-mid-michigan-beaches-closed-as-independence-day-weekend-nears/article_a02a837c-f8a3-11ec-a3e2-4361a6825d62.html | 2022-06-30T21:11:14 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/two-mid-michigan-beaches-closed-as-independence-day-weekend-nears/article_a02a837c-f8a3-11ec-a3e2-4361a6825d62.html |
Although Virginia's abortion laws have not changed, elected commonwealth attorneys in Richmond and Henrico County preemptively have pledged not to prosecute anyone who receives an abortion or provides a woman with the procedure in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin and Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor have joined 88 elected chief prosecutors, district attorneys and state attorneys general from 28 states — nine in Virginia — who signed a pledge that promises not "to use our offices' resources to criminalize reproductive health decisions."
"Enforcing abortion bans runs counter to the obligations and interests we are sworn to uphold," according to the language of the pledge included in a three-page letter crafted by the organization Fair and Just Prosecution.
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"Not all of us agree on a personal or moral level on the issue of abortion," the prosecutors who signed the pledge jointly said. "But we stand together in our firm belief that prosecutors have a responsibility to refrain from using limited criminal legal system resources to criminalize personal medical decisions."
The nonprofit group, which includes elected prosecutors from across the U.S., is "committed to promoting a justice system grounded in fairness, equity, compassion, and fiscal responsibility" and advocates for criminal justice reform, among other issues.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion, announced Friday is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of states.
Virginia has moderately permissive abortion laws that make the procedure legal until the beginning of the third trimester, or 26 weeks. Abortions can be legally obtained after that period if continuing the pregnancy “is likely to result in the death of the woman or substantially and irremediably impair the mental or physical health of the woman."
With the Roe ruling, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has outlined a plan to "protect the life of unborn children" with legislation that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Republican legislators have indicated their support for such a change in state law.
Asked to elaborate on her position, McEachin, a Democrat elected as Richmond's chief prosecutor, said the letter disseminated by Fair and Justice Prosecution speaks for itself.
"But the bottom line is, I just cannot conceive of this office prosecuting a woman for making a decision about whether or not to bear a child," McEachin said in a phone interview. "And I also can't see this office spending our scarce resources — given the volume of violent crime and drug use in the city of Richmond - on prosecuting a provider to a woman who is in that situation."
Asked if her office would also decline to prosecute if she became aware of violations under Virginia's existing abortion law, McEachin said, "You can never say never about anything. I'm old enough to know that. But having been a prosecutor in this office for 25 years, there's never been a case come through where someone said, 'Would you consider prosecuting this?'"
Likewise, McEachin said she's not aware of anyone in the medical field urging the prosecution of physicians providing abortion.
"I don't believe anything like that has ever crossed any commonwealth's attorney's desk in the city of Richmond in the past 25 years that I've been here," she said. "I just don't think it's something that has ever come up. But I will say that it is not something that I think that the Commonwealth — with scarce and confining financial resources — should be focused on."
Taylor, as Henrico's chief prosecutor, said her job is to keep residents and their communities safe, and that abortion is not a public safety issue.
"A core principle of American jurisprudence and justice is prosecutorial discretion," Taylor, a Democrat, said in an email. "Therefore, I will continue to focus my limited resources on making sure Henricoans are safe in their homes, in their schools, in their workplaces and everywhere else."
State Sen. Steve Newman, R-Forest, who the governor selected along with state Sen. Sibobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, to assist in the drafting of new abortion legislation, was critical of those commonwealth's attorneys who pledged not to prosecute.
"The law of Virginia is not optional and nearly every Commonwealth's Attorney understands the basic rule of law," Newman said in an email. Each of Virginia's elected prosecutors swear an oath of fidelity to the Commonwealth, and the majority take their oath seriously, he said.
"A very few commonwealth's attorneys have consistently been more interested in politics instead of the law," Newman added. "They mistakenly believe they can pick and choose what laws they prosecute in their communities. Interestingly enough, it's those communities where we are seeing the most dramatic spikes in crime."
Newman said "political prosecutors who do not keep their oath" will have no effect on the legislation now being drafted. The draft bills likely will rely on the current enforcement process, which is the medical license of the person providing the abortion and the "liability of the abortion facility."
"To my knowledge and in my lifetime, we have not seen a mother prosecuted under these same Code sections," Newman said. "I don't see that changing in any new legislation."
Dunnavant, the General Assembly's only physician, could not immediately be reached for comment. A spokesperson said she was seeing clients Thursday at her medical practice.
There are 120 elected commonwealth's attorneys in Virginia. In addition to McEachin and Taylor, the chief prosecutors for Loudoun County, Arlington County/Falls Church, Fairfax County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Charlottesville and Alexandria have signed the no prosecution pledge.
Asked whether there are hazards for prosecutors who publicly declare they won't support certain laws, Carl Tobias, a University of Richmond law professor, said Virginia's commonwealth attorneys are elected by the people "and are supposed to exercise discretion in deciding what to prosecute."
"If they believe that anti-abortion or other laws are too strict, the prosecutors can exercise that discretion and not prosecute," Tobias said. "If the public disagrees with this exercise of discretion, the public can elect someone else to that office."
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At least 10 state colleges will flatten tuition costs for in-state undergraduates this fall, as many have responded to a request by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
While students and parents have been impacted by inflation, public schools in the state have found ways to tighten their belts, or they've received more funding than initially expected.
But the University of Virginia has declined the governor's request, which caused Youngkin to feel "deeply disappointed," he said this week in a telephone interview.
VCU, JMU, VMI, Mary Washington, Longwood and Old Dominion have changed course and announced freezes in the past week, joining Virginia Tech, William & Mary, Virginia State and Norfolk State, which planned no tuition increases from the beginning.
George Mason hasn't made a decision yet. It will wait until December to reconsider tuition costs for the remainder of the school year.
Three others either did not respond to requests for comment or could not immediately provide information Thursday: Radford, Christopher Newport and UVA-Wise.
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"Of course, all these universities went and did this work because they know it's the right thing to do," Youngkin said in an interview this week.
At UVA, it's been more than six months since the university voted for a 4.7% increase in 2022 and a 3.7% increase in 2023. The school conducted an analysis of the current economic conditions and university needs and welcomed the public to comment before the vote was conducted, said school spokesperson Brian Coy.
Coy noted that UVA is one of only two public colleges in the country that meets the demonstrated financial need of all its undergraduate students through scholarships and loans.
"We are committed to access, affordability and excellence," he added.
It would cost UVA $7.5 million to flatten tuition, Youngkin said, which he termed a small commitment for a school with a "giant budget" of almost $2 billion, an endowment valued last year at $14.5 billion and state funding that increased 18% from the previous biennium.
"I think that's a really poor statement on their behalf," Youngkin said.
Asked if there would be consequences for UVA's actions, Youngkin declined to provide a specific response. "This is actually a moment for goodwill to prevail," as opposed to threats, he said.
A month ago, most of the state's 15 public colleges planned to raise tuition, citing an average 5% increase to salaries, higher utility costs and increased expenses for maintenance.
The average cost of tuition and fees for public colleges in Virginia before scholarships and grants is roughly $13,000 annually. Room and board costs an additional $12,000.
Now, colleges have found a way to keep tuition flat. JMU, Mary Washington and VMI cited increased state funds as a reason they were able to freeze tuition costs.
Karol Kain Gray, VCU's chief financial officer, noted that flat tuition would lead to an $11 million budget shortfall and the elimination of 62 jobs through attrition – but no layoffs. Forcing the school to continually freeze tuition will lead it down a path of mediocrity, she said.
"I don't want anyone to think this won't be difficult," VCU rector Ben Dendy said last week.
Several schools have said they will raise fees and the cost of room and board next year.
Schools that have recently flattened tuition have followed Virginia Tech's approach – raise the price on paper but offer a one-time scholarship to in-state undergraduates that covers the cost of the increase. Out-of-state students and graduate students will still pay the increase.
Though they have frozen tuition now, these schools are banking on an increase next year. Youngkin said he won't worry about that until next year and that he understands inflation has hit colleges, too.
Virginia's government funds its colleges less than other states, awarding $6,500 per student, roughly half the cost of education. Forty states provide a higher level of funding.
The state's funding model, Youngkin said, "has resulted in great schools across the Commonwealth." | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/most-virginia-colleges-will-freeze-tuition-adhering-to-youngkins-request/article_d332a5fe-d3e1-5470-a31e-3cdc45219208.html | 2022-06-30T21:14:55 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/most-virginia-colleges-will-freeze-tuition-adhering-to-youngkins-request/article_d332a5fe-d3e1-5470-a31e-3cdc45219208.html |
Following a speedy and unanimous vote Wednesday night, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors on Thursday swore in Tara Carroll to represent Midlothian until the Nov. 8 special election.
With the board's approval, Carroll will also join PlanRVA, which provides planning assistance to localities and is comprised of people from nine Richmond-area counties and towns.
Previous Midlothian supervisor Leslie Haley stepped down for a job in the Virginia Attorney General's Office.
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“It is a great honor and privilege to be appointed by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to serve the community I have called home since 1982 as their interim supervisor," Carroll said in a statement. "As a parent in Midlothian, I am excited to work with the members of the board to continue to make our county the best place in the commonwealth to live, work and raise a family.”
Midlothian's newest supervisor was the chair of Chesterfield County's Republican Committee from 2018 to 2020 and is a member of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia and the Huguenot Republican Women's Club.
The county Republican committee symbolically ousted state Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Midlothian, from the party in 2019 after Chase alleged that Sheriff Karl Leonard supported so-called "sanctuary cities," or when a locality limits its cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Local police complying with requests from federal officers to detain undocumented immigrants is voluntary.
In a letter to Chase on Sept. 27, 2019, as chairwoman, Carroll wrote: “We are disappointed that you have chosen not to take the required remedial actions outlined in our letter sent last Friday, Sept. 27, which notified you of the provisions of the Party Plan that trigger the automatic loss of your membership unless you disavowed the use of your name in support of, and ceased your in-kind contribution to, a candidate running against our Republican nominee for sheriff."
Carroll has also served as a representative of the 7th Congressional District, which has been held by Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger since 2019, in the State Central Committee. On the committee, Carroll now represents Virginia's 1st Congressional District, which is served by Republican Rep. Rob Wittman, whose redrawn district includes parts of Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.
During Wednesday night's public comment period, Chesterfield resident Mike Uzel pointed to what he called a lack of transparency from the board. Uzel cited how, in 2006, supervisors held a special meeting before appointing an interim seat where they listed the names of the applicants and gave each candidate an opportunity to share why they were seeking to be a representative.
"The names and qualifications of candidates are important to the public," Uzel said. "And we have the right to know who you're considering."
In a Thursday morning email to the Board and county administrator Joe Casey after the swearing in ceremony, Uzel wrote that "the only real 'candidate' was the one the board members chose — preselected by the board, and possibly by the outgoing Midlothian board member."
"Just as in national politics, until the Public gets outraged about what is happening, this will continue to happen," Uzel continued. "In fact, it continues to get worse."
Virginia law allows public bodies to discuss, consider or interview potential candidates for appointments in a closed meeting. The other four supervisors have not yet commented publicly on Carroll's appointment as of Thursday afternoon. | https://richmond.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/tara-carroll-sworn-in-as-interim-midlothian-supervisor/article_fe9ea43c-27cc-5063-9a81-af33d98bf6b5.html | 2022-06-30T21:15:01 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/tara-carroll-sworn-in-as-interim-midlothian-supervisor/article_fe9ea43c-27cc-5063-9a81-af33d98bf6b5.html |
GREENSBORO — The North Carolina State Board of Elections on Thursday dismissed an appeal that sought to force a redo of the May 17 school bond referendum in Guilford County.
In the 3-2 party-line vote, Democrats supported dismissal and Republicans voted against dismissing.
The appeal has been holding up certification of the bond referendum results. And they remain uncertified until any further appeals are decided.
The May 17 referendum authorized commissioners to issue up to $1.7 billion in school construction bonds, a move that county leaders said would pave the way for a massive overhaul of buildings that would improve learning conditions for students.
Alan Branson, the former county commissioner and current commissioner candidate who filed the protest, said he expected the state elections board would present him with a letter later Thursday, formally sharing its decision.
Once he gets that letter, he said, he will have 10 days to decide if he wants to appeal to Superior Court, during which time the election will remain uncertified.
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Branson said a key factor in his decision will be whether he can find the money for the appeal. He estimated it could cost $20,000 to $25,000 to fight in court.
Branson is arguing that public funds were illegally used by the county and schools to campaign for the bond and he wants the referendum put before voters a second time. Counties, cities and school districts are prohibited by state law from using taxpayer money to endorse or oppose a referendum. County and school leaders have defended their efforts as appropriate voter education.
"No common sense in today's world; it's all about political affiliations," Branson said of the state elections board's ruling.
Branson previously brought his post-election protest before the Guilford County Board of Elections. That board, voting 3-2 along the same party lines, decided there was no probable cause to hold a hearing based on Branson's protest. His appeal of that is what the state elections board heard Thursday.
The Democrats on the state board who spoke on the matter Thursday said their choice to dismiss stemmed from finding it improbable that the bond issue would have failed without the alleged illegal activities by the county governments.
The board's chairman, Damon Circosta, said he thought Branson and his lawyers may have a higher opinion of the efficacy of advertising than he does.
Circosta said that even if there were "ungodly sums" of money spent illegally on campaigning for the bonds, he still does not think it likely that made the difference on the issue passing.
Voters approved the bonds by a margin of about 16,000 votes, with around 61% of votes cast in favor and about 39% of votes against.
Republicans on the elections board were also less than optimistic about Branson's chance of proving enough of an impact on the results to force another election. However, the two Republican board members felt it would be important for a hearing on the evidence to take place.
Both voted to send the protest back to the Guilford County Board of Elections for that board to hold such a hearing.
Board member Stacy Eggers said that Branson and his lawyers should get the chance to argue the point that advocacy by the county and schools caused the bond referendum's success.
"Essentially, giving a pass to this kind of conduct, I would see as, for lack of better term, rewarding bad behavior with tax dollars," Eggers said.
Board member Tommy Tucker also said he thought holding a hearing would send a message to other local governments.
He noted that lawyers for the county and schools had both argued for dismissal, but he said he would think that the county and schools would want a hearing on the evidence so they could give a thorough explanation of why what they did, "passes the smell test."
"It would clear the air," he said.
Circosta said he wanted to clarify he does not believe illegal behavior should be given a pass.
"Hopefully, if those alleged violations are true, that they will be punished under the law," he said.
Contact Jessie Pounds at 336-373-7002 and follow @JessiePounds on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/state-elections-board-votes-to-dismiss-guilford-school-bond-referendum-appeal/article_ab3a2076-f883-11ec-8f1a-631a51893462.html | 2022-06-30T21:21:32 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/state-elections-board-votes-to-dismiss-guilford-school-bond-referendum-appeal/article_ab3a2076-f883-11ec-8f1a-631a51893462.html |
Scottish prosecutor: Nicholas Alahverdian refuses to give DNA sample or fingerprints
Nicholas Alahverdian’s attempt to convince a Scottish court that he’s an unassuming Englishman wrongly accused of being a fugitive rapist and swindler appeared to suffer a setback Thursday.
A Scottish prosecutor told an extradition court in Edinburgh that the man who claims to be “Arthur Knight” has refused to voluntarily provide a DNA sample or fingerprints that would confirm his identity.
And, the prosecutor says, Alahverdian's Irish driver’s license appears to be a forgery.
Alahverdian wasn’t in the courtroom to hear the latest revelations in his made-for-TV case.
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The 34-year-old Rhode Islander who staged his demise two years ago to avoid the law reportedly slipped away in a Scottish ambulance on Thursday, headed for a hospital hours before his ordered appearance.
In a telephone interview with The Journal on Wednesday, Alahverdian said from his Glasgow apartment that he has COVID again (he was arrested in December while hospitalized for the virus) and therefore had no intention of complying with a judge’s order that he appear in person Thursday.
The reason, Alahverdian said, was he afraid he might break the law by exposing others to the coronavirus.
“I could go,” he said, “but would that be lawful?”
A prosecutor last week accused Alahverdian of attempting to delay his extradition proceedings by claiming illness and twice taking himself to the hospital on the eve of hearings.
On Wednesday, Alahverdian said he objected to how the court was handling his case, noting at least two different sheriffs had been assigned to oversee the hearings.
“There should be one sheriff responsible for a case,” he said. “Why is there this inconsistency?”
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Alahverdian has been on the run since at least 2019, when the FBI began investigating in earnest complaints that he had taken out 22 credit cards in the name of his former foster father, running up debts totaling about $200,000.
He also attempted to take out credit cards in his former foster mother’s name but, as she told The Journal, she alerted financial institutions in time.
Alahverdian told an FBI agent in a telephone call in December 2019 that he was living in Ireland because it had no extradition treaty with the United States.
Rhode Island authorities have records of Alahverdian, a convicted sex offender since 2008, traveling to Great Britain in 2017. That year a woman from Essex, England, now says he raped her after they met on a dating website.
Seven months after he concocted his elaborate death story back in Rhode Island in February 2020, Utah officials issued an arrest warrant charging him with raping a former girlfriend in Orem, Utah, in 2008.
During Wednesday's phone interview with The Journal, Alahverdian denied he was the man who allegedly raped the woman from Essex, England in 2017.
“These allegations are not about me,” he said. “These allegations are about Nicholas Alahverdian.”
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The Essex woman says the man who raped her was indeed Alahverdian – the same man claiming to be Arthur Knight.
In an email to The Journal, she said she was “hoping he was back in the U.S., i.e. as far away from me as possible.”
The question of Alahverdian’s identity was continued until next Thursday, when he has been ordered once again to appear in court.
Email Tom Mooney at: tmooney@providencejournal.com | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/nicholas-alahverdian-once-again-misses-scottish-court-hearing-tells-journal-he-has-covid/7778188001/ | 2022-06-30T21:22:20 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/nicholas-alahverdian-once-again-misses-scottish-court-hearing-tells-journal-he-has-covid/7778188001/ |
Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will raise household income eligibility limits on July 1 to help offset cost of living increases.
This review and adjustment happens annually, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.
To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger than 5 years old. In addition, the individual must live in Idaho, have a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a low-to-moderate income, the release said.
To be eligible on the basis of income, an applicant’s gross income (e.g., before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. For example, under the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $42,606 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $40,626 annually.
If someone or a family member is in the categories served by WIC and currently receives Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, they are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans and peanut butter at no cost to qualified families. WIC services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services.
The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $57 of healthy foods per month, a $12 increase from the previous year, due to a federal boost to the monthly benefit for fresh fruits and vegetables. The result is greater nutrition for Idaho families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. Approximately 30,000 people per month receive Idaho WIC assistance.
To apply for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com, call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-wic-raises-income-limits-for-nutrition-program/article_b56de000-272a-5556-ab13-8f4237704933.html | 2022-06-30T21:25:18 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-wic-raises-income-limits-for-nutrition-program/article_b56de000-272a-5556-ab13-8f4237704933.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dunkin’ of Dallas-Fort Worth gave a special thanks to active military members and veterans in North Texas ahead Fourth of July weekend.
The Dunkin’ Dasher made a surprise visit to the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare and handed out free donuts and coffee to active service members and veterans.
This is just one of the many ways the Dunkin’ Dasher has given back to the North Texas community. Dunkin’ officials have given back to local law enforcement, hospitals and more. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dunkin-of-dfw-surprises-active-military-veterans-with-free-donuts-coffee-ahead-july-4-weekend/ | 2022-06-30T21:27:08 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dunkin-of-dfw-surprises-active-military-veterans-with-free-donuts-coffee-ahead-july-4-weekend/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Summertime is officially here and so is a new ice cream flavor from Blue Bell Creameries, Strawberry Lemonade.
They’re calling it ‘the official ice cream of summer.’ This name strawberry ice cream features swirls of refreshing lemonade sherbet with lemonade flakes.
“Ice cream is the perfect summer dessert, and we are excited to kick off the season with our new Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream,” Sara Schramm, marketing brand manager for Blue Bell, said in a new release on Blue Bell’s website. “We wanted this flavor to be light and refreshing, just like drinking a strawberry lemonade. The texture of the lemonade sherbet combines perfectly with the strawberry ice cream. And, for an extra burst of flavor we added lemon flakes in the sherbet. We know Strawberry Lemonade will be the flavor of the summer.”
Officials say this flavor is available in half gallon and pint sizes while supplies last.
Fruity ice cream, not your thing? No worries! Blue Bell has also released a new Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload flavor. It contains what Blue Bell describes as a smooth milk chocolate ice cream loaded up with chocolate-coated peanut butter cups and peanut butter cookie dough pieces.
Read more on that here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-official-ice-cream-of-summer-check-out-texas-based-blue-bells-new-ice-cream-flavor/ | 2022-06-30T21:27:14 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-official-ice-cream-of-summer-check-out-texas-based-blue-bells-new-ice-cream-flavor/ |
Southwest, Fla. – Independence Day is this coming Monday, which means your trash pickup could be affected due to the holiday.
Here’s the solid waste pickup schedules for counties across Southwest Florida for Monday, July 4th:
Lee County
- Lee County Solid Waste will not collect waste on Independence Day.
- The Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 4 will delay collection schedules by one day for the rest of the week.
- This includes the city of Fort Myers and the city of Cape Coral.
Collier County
- There will be no collection services of any kind on Fourth of July.
- If your regular collection day falls on any of these holidays, collection will be made on your next regularly scheduled collection day.
- This includes the city of Naples
Charlotte County
- There is no residential curbside or special pick-ups on Independence Day.
- If your collection day falls on one of the above holidays, collection will be one day later that week with Friday customers being serviced on Saturday.
- The Solid Waste Office and Transfer Facilities are also closed.
- This includes the city of Port Charlotte and the city of Punta Gorda.
Hendry County
- Trash will not be collected on The Fourth of July.
- Regular collection services will resume on the next regularly scheduled pickup day
Glades County
- To contact Glades County about waste pickup on holidays, click here
DeSoto County
- Trash will not be collected on Independence Day
- Residents will be allowed to put double the amount of trash out for pickup on the next normal service day | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/30/independence-day-trash-pickup-schedule-for-southwest-florida/ | 2022-06-30T21:27:35 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/30/independence-day-trash-pickup-schedule-for-southwest-florida/ |
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ABSECON — Orvis Leopardi, who led the city's municipal government during the 1970s and '80s, died Monday in Ocean City.
He was 91, according to his obituary, which did not list a cause of death but said he died "peacefully."
Leopardi was elected mayor for three terms, first in 1976. He held the title until 1989.
Leopardi was living at the United Methodist Communities at The Shores when he died, the obituary said.
He was born in Pleasantville and grew up locally, having attended Holy Spirit High School when it was still in Atlantic City.
After high school, he had a brief stint in the Navy before being transferred to the Army on active duty, serving in the Korean War, the obituary said.
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For his service, Leopardi was awarded the Korean Service Medal and Bronze Star.
He later entered the Army Reserves in Northfield, serving for an additional 35 years and becoming a command sergeant major.
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Leopardi later opened a part-time landscaping business and entered the police academy, graduating and joining Absecon's police force.
"Officer Leopardi’s family is in our thoughts and prayers," the city's police department said on its Facebook page Thursday.
After police work, Leopardi entered politics, becoming a city councilman in 1970. As mayor, he was a major figure in developing Heritage Park, Jonathan Pitney Park and City Hall, the obituary said.
Throughout his career, Leopardi was active in many civic organizations, including the Lions Club, Jaycees and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, serving as president of each, the obituary said.
After politics, Leopardi sold his business and relocated to Beesleys Point in Upper Township. He and his second wife, Gail McNamara Coggins, together helped raise her five children.
Leopardi and his first wife, Betty, whom he was married to for 25 years, had three children of their own, the obituary said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/former-absecon-mayor-leopardi-dies/article_3a1f27b2-f89a-11ec-a574-e33f32345081.html | 2022-06-30T21:31:55 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/former-absecon-mayor-leopardi-dies/article_3a1f27b2-f89a-11ec-a574-e33f32345081.html |
Fans, spectators or parents — usually from the opposing team — would sometimes asked Marni Henry-Parks which athlete was her kid.
The Hammonton High School athletic director is that passionate and dedicated.
"They are all my kids," Henry-Parks would respond.
Henry-Parks made an emotional decision to head back home. On Sunday, she announced on Twitter that she accepted the open athletic director position at Wall Township in Ocean County. Henry-Parks has been the Blue Devils' athletic director for 10 years but has been at the school for the past 22.
Henry-Parks, who graduated from Toms River North in 1989, still has friends and family members near Wall Township. She recently has been trying to move back to that area and just planned on commuting from there to Hammonton. But when this job opened, she could not pass up the opportunity.
“I am so excited," Henry-Parks said. “For me, it is going home. I feel like I will really be able to help Wall. That is a great thing. But it is so bittersweet. For the past 22 years I have been at Hammonton and I have loved it. I love these kids. They are my family.
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"Hammonton is my family. Everyone there has been tremendous to me. So, it is really going to be difficult to leave. These coaches are awesome. The community has been so supportive. And just the kids, I’m just going to miss it. I am going to miss the Blue Devils for sure."
Being at Hammonton for so long, Henry-Parks built so many great relationships with students and athletes and was able to meet and interact with everyone in that school," she said. She supported athletes through good and bad times, celebrated with them on the sidelines and watched them some. Henry-Parks remains in contact with former players and families, and she will still follow Hammonton athletics and root for the Blue Devils.
"It breaks my heart because I feel like they are my kids, too," Henry-Parks said. "The parents have trusted me with them. It has just been an honor. My coaches are the best."
Dave Mauriello has been Hammonton's wrestling coach for 17 years and is close with Henry-Parks. He noted how supportive she was of each program and how great she was on social media.
Henry-Parks was very active on Hammonton's Twitter account, @HHSdevilsports, to "highlight and promote what our athletes were doing," which showed how much she cared, Mauriello said.
"She has been a part of the Hammonton culture for quite some time," Mauriello said. "She brought a lot of energy to the position. … Obviously, myself and all the other coaches wish her the best."
Steve Adirzone started at the school as the boys soccer assistant in 2007. He will enter his seventh season as head coach this fall. At every coaches meeting, Henry-Parks always centered it around the kids, Adirzone said.
"She has always been helpful in every regard from scheduling to support of the players," Adirzone said. "She is out there in the community, at the games and always supports the group and lifts them up when they are down. She has been a rock for us in terms of being a constant source of energy for us.
"We will sure miss her and wish her well. … The relationship she built with the student body is second to none. She is respected by the kids and is there for them."
Henry-Parks anticipates doing the same for Wall Township.
Several Wall students were charged with hazing and sex offenses in January after attacks in the football team’s locker room last September and October that led to several suspensions, including coaches and the former athletic director. The team was forced to cancel the rest of their season in 2021 in the middle of playoffs. The players reached a plea agreement in April.
"It's just a great opportunity for me to help them out," Henry-Parks said. "They are going through a transition. I feel like my whole vantage point and the way I view education and athletics, I think, is something Wall really needs right now going through this difficult time." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/after-22-years-10-as-athletic-director-marni-henry-parks-leaving-hammonton-for-wall/article_7966cfee-f712-11ec-9d34-0f361953e927.html | 2022-06-30T21:32:14 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/after-22-years-10-as-athletic-director-marni-henry-parks-leaving-hammonton-for-wall/article_7966cfee-f712-11ec-9d34-0f361953e927.html |
The unbeaten Ocean City Nor'easters beat host West Chester United 2-1 on Wednesday night to take a seven-point lead in the Mid-Atlantic Division race in the United Soccer Leagues League Two.
Alessandro Arlotti broke a 1-1 tie in the 65th minute as he headed in a cross from Nick Pariano.
West Chester made it 1-0 in the third minute on a header off a free kick. Ocean City tied it as Pariano scored on a penalty kick in the 39th minute. Felix Schafer was in goal for O.C. and earned his seventh win of the season.
The Nor'easters improved to 8-0-2 (26 points) and lead the Mid-Atlantic Division to take a seven-point lead over second-place West Chester United (6-3-1, 19 points), of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Ocean City has four division games left to play. O.C. also swept the season series against West Chester with two wins, giving the Nor'easters the tiebreaker in the division standings. West Chester was last year's division champion.
Ocean City will Real Central New Jersey at 7 p.m. Friday at Carey Stadium in O.C. RCNJ is in third place in the division (4-4-2, 14 points).
Contact Guy Gargan: 609-272-7210 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/noreasters-beat-west-chester-extend-division-lead/article_47ae11da-f8b9-11ec-a12c-aba57be56742.html | 2022-06-30T21:32:20 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/noreasters-beat-west-chester-extend-division-lead/article_47ae11da-f8b9-11ec-a12c-aba57be56742.html |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – After more than two years of efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Guard’s COVID-19 response mission will transition from a federal level to a state level after tomorrow. This means the West Virginia National Guard’s longest federal mission will end on July 1, 2022.
According to Maj. Gen. Bill Crane, WVNG Adjutant General, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has authorized the activation of 60 WVNG personnel to a status of State Active Duty to continue efforts to support COVID-19 response around the state through September 2022.
Crane says since the WVNG was first mobilized for COVID-19 response in March 2020, the Guard has supported 5,779 testing lanes for more than 100,000 West Virginians, supported 11,187 vaccination lanes, assisted local health departments by conducting 146,568 data entries for contact tracing, completed 5,194 missions to deliver personal protective equipment and supplies to all 55 counties in the Mountain State, disinfected 644 vehicles and 365 facilities, and provided support to 37 hospitals and long-term care facilities throughout 26 counties.
While the governors of each state have been commanding their Guards’ responses, Crane says the Department of Defense has been fully funding the efforts under a FEMA mission assignment authorized by the President of the United States.
The WVNG’s COVID-19 mission became focused on transporting and delivering supplies throughout the state after a large draw-down of troops in March 2022, Crane says. He says the two-year mission will now be closed out and the necessary checks and balances will be completed.
The WVNG says that the Mountain state may receive a reimbursement from FEMA’s Public Assistance program at a 90% federal cost share after July 1, 2022. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-national-guards-federal-covid-19-mission-to-end-state-level-response-continues/ | 2022-06-30T21:34:07 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-national-guards-federal-covid-19-mission-to-end-state-level-response-continues/ |
In an uncertain market, Northern Michigan investors hunt for bargains
Rising prices for everything from food to gasoline and an increase in interest rates have combined to pressure financial markets as Wall Street is poised to finish the worst first half of the year for stocks in decades.
Financial advisers in Northern Michigan say their clients are concerned about the economy but depending on an individual's situation, some are also looking for buying opportunities in the selloff.
"We’ve made a few moves in client portfolios to sell off some stocks that were holding up a bit more and used that capital to buy solid companies that are at decent discounts. In our opinion every market decline can present opportunities for investors to buy good companies and position themselves well for the inevitable market recovery," said Shaun Osborne of OsborneKlein, a wealth management firm with Ameriprise Financial Services in Petoskey.
"We have some clients that might have more of an appetite for risk and feel the recent downturn in the market presents a great buying opportunity and may increase their equity exposure. However, it’s extremely difficult to time the market and so the majority are just staying the course," said Nick Greenman, an adviser with Centennial Wealth Advisory in Gaylord.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February put even more pressure on consumers by raising energy prices and pushing gasoline prices to record highs. Stubborn inflation has driven a shift in central bank policies, resulting in rising interest rates after years of holding rates down to help economic growth.
So what is more of a worry for investors — interest rates or gas prices?
"Most clients are feeling the increase in gas prices more immediately but at the moment it seems that the larger driver of market volatility is interest rates," Osborne said.
"A substantial increase in the cost of fuel spills over to effect nearly everything that we purchase," noted Greenman. "The majority of our clients are nearing or in retirement. So, they are often traveling whether it’s visiting kids and grandkids or just vacationing and enjoying their golden years. So that dramatic increase in fuel is causing some to change plans and or re-evaluate budgets more so than an increase in interest rates."
Greenman said there is a lot of uncertainty about the economy and markets now. "Many of our clients have lived through past times of high inflation and have seen how the market reacts. While past performance is no guarantee of future results, the market has historically shown to have a cyclical nature and understanding the fundamentals does often help ease that anxiety. There are also investment tools that we utilize to minimize downside risk for our clients," he said.
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"Naturally some of our clients have expressed concerns, but at OsborneKlein we try to keep the focus on each client’s overall financial plan and goals. This helps us keep everything in perspective," added Osborne.
The Federal Reserve is attempting a delicate balancing act — trying to slow economic growth without tipping the economy into a recession.
"Recession is (at the) top of mind for a lot of people right now. I heard a recent poll that 56% percent of people thought we were already in a recession," Greenman said.
"We typically take a long-term approach to our investing and make sure to prepare clients for downturns just like these ahead of time," said Osborne. "So while the word recession is definitely in the news and in client’s minds a bit more recently, it’s our job to make sure they don’t make any emotional decisions that would take them off course to their goals." | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/30/financial-advisers-northern-michigan-say-their-clients-concerned-economy-but-depending-individuals-s/7760477001/ | 2022-06-30T21:38:30 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/30/financial-advisers-northern-michigan-say-their-clients-concerned-economy-but-depending-individuals-s/7760477001/ |
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WATERLOO — One person has been arrested in connection with gunfire in a Waterloo neighborhood in May.
Police arrested Troy Dawon Davis Jr., 27, on Wednesday on one count of intimidation with a weapon. Bond was set at $10,000.
According to court records, officers were called to the 400 block of East Ninth Street around 4:25 p.m. May 27 for a report of gunshots. They found spent shell casings in the parking lot at Family Dollar and the intersection of East Ninth and Franklin streets. In addition, there was damage to a home struck by a bullet at 414 E. Ninth St. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-arrested-in-may-gunfire/article_a40d9636-7598-5397-81e2-b3f11e509177.html | 2022-06-30T21:41:13 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-arrested-in-may-gunfire/article_a40d9636-7598-5397-81e2-b3f11e509177.html |
Are you ready to cheer on floats, marching bands, local pageant queens — and a city bus?
If you answered yes, you’re all set for today’s Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade.
The biggest news about this year’s parade? The bands are back!
While the 2021 parade had a few bands — the Kenosha Pops Concert Band and the Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin marching band — this year, the local KUSD summer marching bands are back in action.
The most exciting news, however, involves a band from south of the border.
"We got the Navy Band Great Lakes," said parade organizer Kris Kochman. "They are difficult to get because they are in such high demand, and they like to spread the joy. This will be the band’s first visit to our parade in about six years.”
Downtown route
Another huge change in 2021 was a new parade route — which will be used again today.
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Instead of starting on 22nd Avenue and 60th Street in Uptown, the parade now steps off from Washington Road and Seventh Avenue.
The parade route takes Seventh Avenue south into the Downtown area, heading toward Library Park.
“We like having the parade go through the heart of Downtown,” Kochman said.
Her advice: Don’t watch the parade from Library Park — the parade ends there, on the west side of the park — if you enjoy hearing bands play. “People might be disappointed if they’re sitting there,” Kochman explained. “It’s at the end of the parade, and the groups are getting ready to disband there.”
Two city parks are along the route — Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave., and Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. — offering great viewing options. Also, the parade will only take up the southbound lane of Seventh Avenue, so parade watchers can set up chairs and blankets on the avenue’s median, too.
“There are a lot of good spots for watching the parade,” Kochman said. “People gather in the parks and at the harbor and in Downtown.”
Candy!
Parade participants are allowed to hand out — but not toss — candy to spectators along the parade route.
The City Council approved this change to a city ordinance in 2021, Kochman said.
“People have asked about this for years,” she said, “and other parades hand out candy.”
Bikes!
The community bike parade is back for more fun on two wheels.
All ages are welcome to participate, but you must be able to ride two miles without stopping.
To join the fun, simply show up by 12:30 p.m. Sunday (on a bicycle) at Washington Road and Seventh Avenue. Note: No walking/jogging is allowed in the bike parade.
“The nice thing is, people can decide at the last minute to participate,” Kochman said. “There’s no signup required; you just show up on Sunday.”
Parade highlights
- Pre-parade group: VFW Post 1865 riders, the Community Bike Parade, American Legion Post 21 Color Guard and those fire and police department vehicles. Also in the “pre-parade” — which is actually the start of the parade — are classic cars from local car clubs and the Kenosha History Center.
- First Division: The Navy Band Great Lakes leads this division, followed by our own Navy Club Ship 40's float. You're in the Navy now! There are plenty of local politicians in this division, too, along with a Snap-on float and the Kenosha Kingfish. KUSD's Band of the Blackwatch marching band wraps up the First Division.
- Second Division: You can sing along with The Greasers on their float, clap for KUSD's Rambler Band, cheer with the Bullen Middle School Cheerleading Team and wonder how the heck those Jesse White Tumbling Team members fly into the air. Seriously, have you seen their stunts? Amazing.
- Third Division: This is the division you want to watch for. I’m not just saying that because this is where you’ll find me in the parade, riding with the rest of the Kenosha Pops Concert Band and playing polkas and marches (though that is a good reason). This is also the division featuring the Indian Trail High School Cheerleading Team’s float, Miss Kenosha Jenna Zeihen and the Carthage College Firebirds.
- Fourth Division: The Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin marching band returns to Kenosha to lead off this division. Also here: Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Royalty Katelyn Hannah and Shannon Diedrich, Dr. Destruction and something called "Slingshots of Kenosha."
- Fifth Division: Two bands are in this final division: the River City Rhythm drum and bugle corps from Anoka, Minn., and the Route 66 Belle City Band. The Festival Foods Big Cart is also here, along with water-based entries from the Kenosha Community Sailing Center and the Kenosha Yacht Club. And bringing up the rear: a city bus!
Don’t rain on our parade
Of course, the most important thing on any parade day is the weather.
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies, a high of 81 degrees and a scant 11% chance of rain. Translation: Perfect parade conditions.
As the city’s community relations liaison person, Kochman has worked on the parade since 2011, and she's learned to be zen about forecasts.
“I never worry about rain,” Kochman said, “because there’s nothing we can do about the weather. We’ve cut it close a few times and got drenched in 2019, but the parade still continued that year. People were still watching, too; they probably figured ‘we’re wet anyway, so we may as well stay.’
“I’m hoping for perfect parade weather," she added. "Moderate temperatures and no rain.” | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenosha-parade-steps-off-july-3/article_e38fff6a-f8a9-11ec-ba44-b72a778c7043.html | 2022-06-30T21:41:20 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenosha-parade-steps-off-july-3/article_e38fff6a-f8a9-11ec-ba44-b72a778c7043.html |
A man was shot to death following a dispute at an apartment complex on Tucson’s south side Wednesday night.
On June 29 just after 8:15 p.m., Tucson police arrived at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of West Ajo Way, near South Freedom Drive, and found Israel Gallardo, 28, with gunshot trauma. Gallardo was taken to Banner-University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead.
Detectives learned that Gallardo was involved in a dispute within the complex, police said. The argument continued into the courtyard where a physical confrontation occurred and shots were fired, striking Gallardo.
The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival, police said.
Detectives believe there was a large gathering in the courtyard area when the incident happened and are asking anyone with information to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-shot-to-death-at-southside-apartment-complex/article_a732bce6-f8af-11ec-b17c-df9b300fe0be.html | 2022-06-30T21:49:59 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-shot-to-death-at-southside-apartment-complex/article_a732bce6-f8af-11ec-b17c-df9b300fe0be.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — Holiday weekends, like the one coming up for the Fourth of July, are always busy out on the water.
This weekend, law enforcement will be putting in extra effort to keep people safe out there.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will be out reminding boaters to be careful.
They're teaming up with boat rental companies to spread the word about things like wearing life jackets, not boating while intoxicated, staying hydrated and watching out for hidden hazards below the surface of the water.
"Lake Travis is extremely low right now and so there are hazards today that were not hazards two weeks ago or maybe last summer or maybe the last time someone was out on Lake Travis. So, since it's a lake that changes literally weekly, it presents a lot of danger that people need to be careful with," said Craig Smith with the TCSO.
Meanwhile, in Austin, the Austin Police Department Lake Patrol Unit will be out enforcing the city ordinance prohibiting the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and other similar devices on Lake Austin. This enforcement begins at sunset on Sunday and ends on Tuesday at sunrise.
Non-motorized devices such as kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are still allowed.
This ban takes place every year on Lake Austin only to ensure public safety during the holiday weekend.
Police will also be reminding people of other local boating ordinances, such as the Required Response to Police Water Safety Vessel ordinance. It requires the operator of a vessel in the sight of a rotating or flashing blue beacon light to reduce power immediately and bring the vessel to a no-wake speed and subsequent stop until the intention of the water safety vessel is understood.
Fore more information from the LCRA on how to be "lake wise," click here.
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DALLAS — Le Roy Torres spent his career serving as a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper, and as an Army Captain.
"It's definitely something that I had always dreamed of doing," said Torres.
In 2007 to 2008, he was deployed to Iraq, where he said he was exposed daily to toxic fumes from the largest burn pit in the country. Years later, it left Torres with severe lung damage. He was diagnosed with a brain injury called "toxic encephalopathy" that impacts his short-term memory and cognitive abilities.
"I never thought that this was going to be an issue that I was going to have to deal with returning back from war," said Torres.
Today, he relies on supplemental oxygen to take a full breath.
"The effects of toxic exposure is real, and it's a monster because you don't know what to expect," he said. "One day, you can be fine. And then the next day, everything goes south."
When Torres returned home from Iraq, he said Texas DPS wouldn't accommodate his injuries at work. He said he was forced out of his job after 14 years.
Torres decided to file a lawsuit in Texas State Court in 2017, arguing wrongful termination. His case was declined.
"The army, the soldiers creed -- there's a line that says, 'I will never quit. I will never accept defeat,'" he stated.
Instead of letting it be, Torres and his attorneys took the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The question was raised whether a private individual can sue their state employer in state court for violating a federal law.
After months of waiting, by a 5-4 vote by the justices, the answer came on Wednesday in Torres' favor. He can now argue his case in Texas, meaning the state can be sued under federal law.
"This is much bigger than me. It's going to help countless others," Torres said with relief. He hopes it will change the fate for tens of thousands of veterans who are facing injuries.
He describes the Supreme Court decision as a sense of closure, though his fight is far from over. Torres will soon take his case back to state court, where he will argue for wrongful termination.
As for his health, Torres just received stem cell therapy in April in Columbia. He's hoping his body responds well to the treatment. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-iraq-veteran-interview-scotus-supreme-court-decision/287-9c314015-03b6-4820-9479-0206e3b7ee75 | 2022-06-30T21:54:30 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-iraq-veteran-interview-scotus-supreme-court-decision/287-9c314015-03b6-4820-9479-0206e3b7ee75 |
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death after initially receiving reports of an overdose.
Deputies responded to the call around 3:30 p.m. on June 28 at the 11200 block of Beach Road.
When officials arrived, they found 39-year-old Kevin Clevish of Leander unresponsive and CPR was in progress. Deputies then took over CPR, who were then relieved by Austin-Travis County EMS.
Ultimately, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful and Clevish was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m.
An autopsy was completed on June 29. Officials said that evidence gathered so far reveals inconsistencies in the case. The sheriff's office said the case will be considered suspicious pending further investigation and the final autopsy report.
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Indiana's venture development partner, which has invested $136 million in 468 startup companies since its inception in 2011, selected Christopher Day to be its new leader after a national search.
Day will succeed outgoing CEO Chris LaMothe, starting in the executive role July 18.
“I’m honored to join the Elevate team and build upon the incredible foundation they have created of fostering ecosystems across Indiana that support entrepreneurs in building, growing, and scaling high-growth companies,” Day said. “I want Elevate to be seen as an investor of choice and a growth catalyst that, over time, builds a billion-dollar fund and grows billion-dollar brands.”
Day has launched eight businesses over the past 25 years in a number of sectors, including artificial intelligence, billing software, utility hardware, broadband, entertainment, investment banking and real estate. He co-founded an invested banking firm and has been involved in $600 million in transactions.
Most recently, he co-founded and served as CEO of DemandJump, an AI-powered marketing service.
“We are excited for him to lead Elevate as Indiana continues to build a robust ecosystem of accelerating new business starts and fueling the growth of our next generation of great companies,” DemandJump investor and board member Bill Godfrey Godfrey said.
Miller Brooks CEO Barbie Wentworth, a member of the Board of Directors search committee, said his experience building and exiting companies suited him to oversee Elevate Ventures, which bankrolled companies that now employ more than 3,000 people making an average wage of $85,000.
They looked at more than 350 prospective candidates.
“Christopher’s experience and his tremendous passion for building Indiana’s entrepreneurship ecosystem made him stand out as the ideal leader for Elevate’s continued growth,” Wentworth said. “The Elevate board is eager to work alongside him as we continue to invest in Indiana and maintain our status as the top VC in the Great Lakes region.”
Day is a public speaker on tech topics and has served on various boards, including the Indiana Technology & Innovation Association and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
“Entrepreneurship is one of the IEDC’s 5E focus areas, and the work necessary to bolster Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has never been more critical,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers. “Elevate Ventures is in an important position to influence the health of our future economy, and the state stands ready to support a vision and leadership required to create positive and meaningful momentum in this space.”
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"It is another tale in a long string of betrayals by the company, which now has permanently closed nearly two thirds of the assets it acquired from National Steel along with other acquisitions."
The 12/20 landscape of Dunes Highway and the largely parallel U.S. 20 highway in Gary's Miller neighborhood have been undergoing a major transformation as many decrepit old buildings get demolished.
“Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses—from parks to streaming—not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/elevate-ventures-names-new-ceo/article_0bc36f83-916a-59ed-9310-20df3c5975d6.html | 2022-06-30T21:55:34 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/elevate-ventures-names-new-ceo/article_0bc36f83-916a-59ed-9310-20df3c5975d6.html |
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Indiana University Northwest is showing "Sticks + Tape," an interactive exhibit on loan from the Chicago-based art collective Floating Museum.
The site specific installation is on display at the School of the Arts Gallery in the Arts & Sciences Building through July 15. Previously on display at the Chicago Riverwalk, it invites people to help build three-dimensional structures.
"Floating Museum is an art collective that creates new models: exploring relationships between art, community, architecture, and public institutions," IUN said in a news release. "Using site-responsive art, design, and programming we explore the potential in these relationships, considering the infrastructure, history, and aesthetics of a space."
The School of the Arts Gallery in the Arts & Sciences Building on Broadway is open 12-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday during the summer.
"In the Ceramic Studio with Professor Derek Walter" also is currently on display during regular hours of operation in the Anderson Library foyer on the IUN campus at 3400 Broadway in Gary.
The exhibition "Bronislaw M. Bak: 100 Views of Chicago" is being dispayed at the Gallery for Contemporary Art in the Savannah Center, where it will run through August 10. It's on loan from the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.
It showcases the work of Bak, a Polish-Artican woodcut artist who died in 1981. All of the woodcut prints on display were created, hand-printed and published in 1967.
"In addition to the prints, the artist offered brief descriptions of his pieces in each of his 'Views,'" IUN said in a press release. "The culmination of a full year's work, this collection of landmarks, people, and street scenes evokes a sense of Chicago's history. Although the woodblocks no longer exist, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts shared one of the few remaining sets of this compelling portrait of the Windy City by holding the first public exhibit of the work in its entirety from February through April 2011. This exhibition was the first time Bak's black and white woodcuts were publicly displayed since their unveiling in 1967. Another of the editions is in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago."
The gallery in the Savannah Center is open 12-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday during the summer months.
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Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
"It is another tale in a long string of betrayals by the company, which now has permanently closed nearly two thirds of the assets it acquired from National Steel along with other acquisitions."
The 12/20 landscape of Dunes Highway and the largely parallel U.S. 20 highway in Gary's Miller neighborhood have been undergoing a major transformation as many decrepit old buildings get demolished.
“Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses—from parks to streaming—not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/iun-hosting-sticks-tape-from-floating-museum-other-exhibits/article_3c229408-8427-594c-80a8-668e3c669329.html | 2022-06-30T21:55:34 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/iun-hosting-sticks-tape-from-floating-museum-other-exhibits/article_3c229408-8427-594c-80a8-668e3c669329.html |
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Northwest Indiana artist John Willems will be exhibiting his work in a show in Bloomington, his first exhibition outside the Region.
The Accrete Art Collective will showcase his work as part of a group show at Arts Alliance Center in College Mall in Bloomington. The "Fluffy & Airy" exhibit revolving " around simplicity of thought, nature, and form" opens on July 8 and runs through August 6.
Willems creates paintings with spray paint, often featuring Buddhist deities or Buddhist themes.
"I was influenced a lot by spray painting I see around the area, on trains and in Gary," he said. "I'm influenced a lot by local graffiti artists, Jean-Michel Basquiat and the New Mexico artist Thomas Vigil who paints religious imagery. I learned how to spray paint from his videos but funnily enough use it to paint Buddhist iconography. It's fast. It doesn't need an application. It's fast-drying. You don't need to be as careful as with an oil painting. With graffiti, you can make something beautiful quick, which is what I like about spray cans."
The Bloomington exhibit will feature a painting Willems did of Tara, a Buddhist deity who liberates souls from suffering.
"She's a prankster deity known for mercy and compassion as well as simplicity and playfulness," he said.
His artwork is often informed by Buddhism, which he practices at the Empty Circle Zen Group that meets every week at the First Unitarian Church of Hobart.
"My painting is an an extension of my spiritual practice," he said. "I was really struggling after the passing of my father and just looking for answers. I found the medication group and it help me process and learn how to work with the circumstances I've been given and express myself with art. Buddhism is rewarding. It gives you control over your life and direction. Meditation grounds you and helps you stay present in your life. For me, it helped me see grief didn't have to dictate who I am and who I become. You have the choice of becoming who you want to me."
He often meditates to clear his head and find calm.
"It's become a big part of my life to help me with my anxiety, sadness and healing," he said. "It gives you a presence. It gives your grief some space. Although it is a religion, it's a great path you can follow whether you're a Christian, atheist, agnostic or believe in anything. Meditation helps you be present in the moment."
He strives to express what he learns through practicing Buddhism in his art, which has been displayed at the Chesterton Art Center and Green Door Books in Hobart.
"This is a first for me exhibiting outside of the Region," he said. "It's a cool place, a cool collective and a great creative community. I just hope my work can impact as many people as possible."
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"It is another tale in a long string of betrayals by the company, which now has permanently closed nearly two thirds of the assets it acquired from National Steel along with other acquisitions."
The 12/20 landscape of Dunes Highway and the largely parallel U.S. 20 highway in Gary's Miller neighborhood have been undergoing a major transformation as many decrepit old buildings get demolished.
“Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses—from parks to streaming—not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/region-artist-to-exhibit-work-in-bloomington/article_ae7151d7-97c8-5258-9756-a23c7c961b90.html | 2022-06-30T21:55:35 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/region-artist-to-exhibit-work-in-bloomington/article_ae7151d7-97c8-5258-9756-a23c7c961b90.html |
CROWN POINT — A Milwaukee man driving a teal 1993 Ford Escort linked to a homicide June 24 in Milwaukee fled from Indiana State Police, fired shots at a trooper, crashed into another car and was arrested Monday after police found him naked and attempting to inject himself with a syringe, court records state.
Carlos R. Santiago, 38, ran into the Grand Calumet River with a gun when police located him and eventually came out of the water without it, according to Lake Criminal Court documents.
Santiago was charged Wednesday with felony attempted murder, attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness, two counts of resisting law enforcement, pointing a firearm and leaving the scene of an accident.
He had not entered pleas to the charges Thursday. His bond was set at $80,000 surety or $8,000 cash.
After the crash, police checked the vehicle identification number on the Escort and learned it was wanted for processing in connection with a homicide in Milwaukee, according to court records.
Milwaukee police told an Indiana State Police detective the Escort had been taken from a homicide victim in the Wisconsin city June 24 and that the car was believed to be in the possession of Santiago.
Milwaukee police tweets showed they responded to two shootings June 24 that resulted in three homicides. About 10 a.m. June 24, a man in his 30s was killed. About 11:20 p.m., a 28-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were found shot to death.
No charges had been filed against Santiago as of Thursday in connection with the homicide in Wisconsin, Milwaukee police said. A police spokesman declined to comment on which shooting death June 24 might be linked to Santiago.
Indiana State Police first encountered Santiago about 4:20 p.m. Monday on eastbound Interstate 90 in Hammond while checking on a report of a disabled vehicle, according to court records.
As a trooper approached the Escort, a man later identified as Sanitago put the car in gear and fled the scene.
The trooper chased the Escort for nearly 20 minutes, during which time Santiago leaned out a window and fired a shot at the officer while entering a westbound off ramp in the opposite direction of traffic, records state.
The trooper eventually ended the pursuit, but learned about a minute afterward that the Escort had been in a crash. Santiago was seen running from the crash scene with a gun, records state.
About 7 p.m., two troopers found Santiago near the site of the crash and saw he was naked, had a gun and was in the process of injecting himself with a syringe, according to court documents. Santiago ran into the river, but eventually surrendered.
Police found his clothing, 9 mm cartridges and clear plastic bags containing a powder-like substance near the riverbank, records state. State troopers identified Santiago using a photo provided by Milwaukee police.
Troopers also recovered a spent 9 mm shell casing on the I-90 exit ramp where Santiago was accused of shooting at the trooper, records state.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Bradley Warmac
Age : 31
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205415
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Watkins
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205422
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Woods
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205429
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Talley
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205441
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nathan Thomas
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205424
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randall Valle
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205418
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Mosqueda
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205411
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Oskins
Age : 35
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205442
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Freddie Meeks III
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205426
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Haywood
Age : 45
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205423
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Henderson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205444
Arrest Date: June 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortez Henley
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205437
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Kelly III
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205421
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alison Cook
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205434
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Davis
Age : 34
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205432
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Maria Dorsey
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205416
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roger Burrell
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205425
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kevin Ballard
Age : 61
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205410
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Bottoms
Age : 45
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205428
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Thomas Mason
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205394
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Milby
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205377
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Montgomery
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205400
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Paris Spencer
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205388
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamale Henderson
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205376
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rahmere Dunn
Age : 23
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205379
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Prince Elston II
Age : 19
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205393
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Josigha Coleman
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205399
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Corey Brewer
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205401
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Antrell Blissett Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lima, OH
Booking Number(s): 2205387
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Alexis Robinson
Age : 36
Residence: Calumet City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205347
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stafford
Age : 46
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205371
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stotts
Age : 49
Residence: New Lenox, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205364
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Turnquist
Age : 28
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205374
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Vargo
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205363
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jeremiah Perez
Age : 42
Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Booking Number(s): 2205355
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cody Qualls
Age : 33
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205360
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Paglis
Age : 40
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205373
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Desmond Lewis
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205348
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cecilia Marines
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205346
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Moss
Age : 52
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205344
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jeffrey Jackson
Age : 30
Residence: Westminster, CO
Booking Number(s): 2205350
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ellis Jr.
Age : 58
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205354
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lloyd Grant III
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205345
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mykia Green
Age : 26
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205358
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Cross Sr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205356
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diandre Cassidy
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205369
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte Paulk
Age : 40
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205341
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Randall Wingis
Age : 59
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205340
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Alexia Brown
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205333
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205335
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Laron Major
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205321
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Blain
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205334
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Toler
Age : 56
Residence: Frankfort, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205298
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Porshaue Shelley
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205303
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000; FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO POLICE or FALSE INFO OF EMERGENCY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ivan Santillan Popoca
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205300
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Summers
Age : 37
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205314
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth McCammon
Age : 42
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205309
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Millender
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205301
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Purkey
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205299
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Damontae Reed
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205297
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Hayes
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205312
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gilbert Herrera
Age : 63
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205313
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Fisher
Age : 39
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205304
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Danielle Vann
Age : 29
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205275
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carl Payne
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205270
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Serrano
Age : 28
Residence: South Holland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205279
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205272
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: 2205272
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daron Lynch
Age : 40
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205287
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Hitchcock
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205257
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felix DeLeon
Age : 46
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205274
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
JeJuan Graham
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205276
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Hackett Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205294
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shahid Coleman
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, iN
Booking Number(s): 2205285
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - USE - FIREARM - POINTING A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Curtis
Age : 41
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205280
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Katie Birks
Age : 27
Residence: Colbert, GA
Booking Number(s): 2205258
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Clay
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205264
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kathleen Clayton
Age : 66
Residence: Sheldon, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205282
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Wisniewski Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205213
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakissa Taylor
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205244
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tavarrus Wilson
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205227
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Watts III
Age : 22
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205246
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Rosolowski Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205215
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: RAPE - INTERCOURSE; CONFINEMENT - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eliseo Pena Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205219
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sothan Pickett
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205238
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Torres Oquendo
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205230
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angel Morales
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205217
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darius Nelson
Age : 29
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205224
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shefiu Ogunlana
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205220
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nathan Lunford IV
Age : 41
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205226
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melvin Macon Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205218
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deja Miller
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205242
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devan Landfair
Age : 27
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205228
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205212
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Lane
Age : 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205222
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - INDECENT EXPOSURE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arturo Gurrola
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205241
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Untonise Harper
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205247
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Herrera
Age : 38
Residence: Elgin, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205245
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demetrius Brown
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205229
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Coley
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205236
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Isaiah Escutia
Age : 23
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205232
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamen Baso
Age : 44
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205251
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kewuan Allen
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205225
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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GARY — Firefighters were still battling a blaze early Thursday afternoon that had been reported several hours earlier at a vacant commercial building in the 3800 block of Broadway, Fire Chief Sean O'Donnell said.
The fire was reported at 10:20 a.m. at the single-story structure, he said.
No one was injured as a result of the fire, O'Donnell said.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Merrillville firefighters were reportedly helping at the scene.
The firefighting efforts resulted in the temporary closing of Broadway at Ridge Road, according to a witness. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-region-firefighters-battle-blaze-thursday-at-commercial-building/article_4ed2d4c4-5dcd-58f0-b4e7-236316715274.html | 2022-06-30T21:56:19 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-region-firefighters-battle-blaze-thursday-at-commercial-building/article_4ed2d4c4-5dcd-58f0-b4e7-236316715274.html |
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — What used to be the emergency room inside the old Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital in Lehighton is now the center for the region's first 24-hour walk-in mental health clinic.
"Carbon, Monroe, Pike MHDS put forward the idea of almost an urgent care for mental health, and so St. Luke's raised its hand and said we think we can do that," said Jody McCloud Missmer, an administrator of behavioral health services at St. Luke's University Health Network.
St. Luke's officials cut the ribbon on Thursday, showing off the new walk-in mental health center.
The facility will help people aged 14 and up by assessing and addressing a number of mental health concerns.
"We want individuals to come to this space when they first start experiencing symptoms that may be of concern to them so they can in real-time receive an assessment," said McCloud Missmer.
St. Luke's officials say the new clinic offers another option for those experiencing mental health issues instead of going to the emergency room.
"The goal is to avoid the emergency room for mental health conditions that perhaps we can get in front of before they reach that level," McCloud Missmer said.
Tina Clymer is an administrator with Carbon, Monroe, Pike Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS). She says the center comes at a time when more Mental Health services are needed.
"People have more real stress there in life, and we all know that stress increases mental health symptoms. So I think that's part of it. The isolation from the pandemic is part of it," Clymer said. "There are just some very real challenges that people are facing."
St. Luke's plans to open the walk-in clinic in Lehighton in August.
Watch Healthwatch 16 stories on YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/walk-in-mental-health-center-set-to-open-in-lehighton-st-lukes-university-health-network/523-7aa628f9-f612-402e-abc3-0c8945002a4a | 2022-06-30T21:57:24 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/walk-in-mental-health-center-set-to-open-in-lehighton-st-lukes-university-health-network/523-7aa628f9-f612-402e-abc3-0c8945002a4a |
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MOOSIC, Pa. — Faulty repairs to an engine caused a plane to crash in a neighborhood in Lackawanna County, according to officials investigating the incident.
The plane crash-landed on a street in Moosic in September of 2020 and knocked out power to the area. Two people in the plane were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The NTSB report indicated that work done on the plane's engine three years before contributed to the engine failure.
The report also said that the pilot should have diverted to a nearer airport when he noticed the mechanical problem.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/faulty-repairs-to-plane-led-to-crash-in-lackawanna-county-neighborhood-stone-street-ntsb-engine-problems-plane-crash/523-554c4007-f1c9-42e6-8115-751c20d8de50 | 2022-06-30T21:57:26 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/faulty-repairs-to-plane-led-to-crash-in-lackawanna-county-neighborhood-stone-street-ntsb-engine-problems-plane-crash/523-554c4007-f1c9-42e6-8115-751c20d8de50 |
HARVEYS LAKE, Pa. — One product is sure to fly off the shelves this holiday weekend and no, it's not fireworks.
Newswatch 16 caught up with L.T. Verrastro Beer Distributors at the Harvey's Lake American Legion.
The company was busy doing deliveries ahead of the holiday; employees say that nationwide shortages are affecting them too.
"The 1/6 kegs, we don't have too many of those left right now. We're kind of making do with what we've got. There's a lot of things people aren't getting right now because of the shortage that we have, so we just have to fill in supply," explained Jacob George of L.T. Verrastro.
Check out the fireworks schedule: RELATED: 2022 Fireworks Schedule
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/beer-distributors-busy-ahead-of-holiday-lt-verrastro-beer-distributors-wnep-harveys-lake/523-41636aeb-8066-4154-b260-5b5ead284f97 | 2022-06-30T21:57:27 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/beer-distributors-busy-ahead-of-holiday-lt-verrastro-beer-distributors-wnep-harveys-lake/523-41636aeb-8066-4154-b260-5b5ead284f97 |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — When mother nature gives you a beautiful day for the opening of the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market, you take full advantage of the day.
Lauren Ferrett of Old Forge said the market is great.
"I've never been here before. I just moved to the area and saw it was opening day. I missed the Farmers Market so decided to come out," Ferret said.
Mr. P's Potato Pancakes' Joe Perugino was on the same page.
"It's fantastic. We've got live music playing, people are buying produce, walking around, having a great day in the beautiful weather," he said.
From freshly squeezed lemonade, flowers, and produce straight from area farms, vendors filled Wilkes-Barre Public Square kicking off the 20-22 Farmers Market season.
"Oh it is great to be back. The winters are long in Pennsylvania, so we are happy to be here. It is a beautiful day," Perugino said.
Brace's Orchard's Logan Brace said he was excited to be back as well.
"It's good to kick off the season with beautiful weather. And there is a great turnout so far," Brace said.
Every year, farms like Brace's Orchard come out to the market, which they said rely on local support, just like many of the other stands.
"There's no creating a new farm once one of these farms goes out. That land is sold by the family for real estate and it doesn't come back. So it is very important to support your local farmers and keep us around because we really appreciate it," Brace said.
The market runs every Thursday through November at Public Square. For more information, click here.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Fourth of July weekend marks the height of the summer, with many people venturing out to backyard barbeques or a weekend camping.
"There will be lots of grilling and lots of stuff going on at campsites. Food safety is so important along the way because sometimes people may be having adult beverages, and they forget some of the things they should be doing," said Jake Hizny, owner of Jay's Famous Pork and Beef.
Newswatch 16 found campers already set up at Frances Slocum State Park in Kingston Township. Park staff says its 100 campsites are already booked.
Chef Hinzy knows his way around the kitchen with 40 years of experience in the food service industry. His number one tip: Keep hot foods hot and cold ones cold.
"Say, a potato salad or pasta salad, you really have six hours on it, or when it reaches 70 degrees, you have to throw it away, so if it's a cool day, you may get more time out of it. If it's a day where it's 80, 90 degrees, you may only get one hour out of it," Hizny said.
Whether you're having a picnic at the campsite or at home, experts advise that you keep your cooking area clean and avoid cross-contamination.
Campers we spoke with say they like to stick to the basics.
"We take mostly simple, some sausages, kielbasa. We are Polish, so we like kielbasa. I love kielbasa on a fire," Renata Lenart said.
"Just have fun along the way, but think about what you're doing because food safety could ruin your whole weekend very easily," Hizny added.
The CDC estimates nearly 48 million Americans get sick each year from poorly handled food, and more than 3,000 people in the United States die each year from food poisoning.
So have fun this weekend, but keep an eye on your food.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/food-for-thought-on-the-fourth-what-you-need-to-know-about-food-safety-frances-slocum-chef-jake-hizny/523-dd2777fc-271a-445f-b550-2a14cf9076a2 | 2022-06-30T21:57:43 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/food-for-thought-on-the-fourth-what-you-need-to-know-about-food-safety-frances-slocum-chef-jake-hizny/523-dd2777fc-271a-445f-b550-2a14cf9076a2 |
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — The track outside Donald E. Schick Elementary School was a sea of red, white, and blue on Thursday. Students in the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 program held their yearly Fourth of July parade near Montoursville.
"The parade has been going on for many years. Last year, it was modified a little bit because of COVID, and the previous year we were unable to have it. But this year, we are back, up and going, making a full, fun morning of it, and we're excited to be here today," Erica Hoyt, BLaST IU 17 special education supervisor, said.
BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 is made up of students from 19 school districts in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.
Nearly 200 students participated in the parade, including Christine McCoy's daughter Kayla.
"Just seeing these kids and the smiles on their faces. It's a parade just about them. It's not just about July 4; it's about their abilities, not their disabilities, and being focused on them and not anything else today," McCoy said.
Megan Ruth and her family were there to support their son Kayden.
"This is a big event for our community. We come every year," Ruth said.
Community members are also invited to the parade.
"This is about making these kids better and enriching their lives. I'm glad that they're allowing the community to enrich their lives as well," McCoy said.
"Seeing all of them be happy," Zowie Rinehart said. "This is the best day for the kids."
The Fourth of July parade has been a longtime tradition for students in the BLaST IU 17 program, a tradition family members are happy to see continue.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/students-hold-fourth-of-july-parade-blast-iu-intermediate-unit-17/523-9c25d467-d12f-46f7-a80e-96b0511600ee | 2022-06-30T21:57:49 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/students-hold-fourth-of-july-parade-blast-iu-intermediate-unit-17/523-9c25d467-d12f-46f7-a80e-96b0511600ee |
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — An update on a shooting at a park basketball court in the Poconos.
Police have arrested Javier Diraldo and Alexander Santos, both of East Stroudsburg.
They are charged as accomplices in the shooting at TLC Park, where police say one person was shot following a fight on the basketball court in June.
The investigation is ongoing.
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DANVILLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania recently loosened firework laws so people can have even bigger fireworks displays right in their own backyard. While this is great for stores that sell the stuff, like Whitenight's Fireworks in Danville, it's bringing crowds to hospital waiting rooms.
"Because of that, we are seeing an uptick of fires, building fires, forest fires, and of course, injuries," said Deborah Erdman, RN, trauma coordinator.
Erdman says they are increasing staff for the holiday weekend to treat minor burns and hand and facial injuries caused by fireworks.
But they're not only treating adults who are incorrectly setting off the fireworks.
"We see the 8 to 12 year olds coming in with minor injuries such as burns from sparklers or maybe getting close to other kinds of fireworks," Erdman said.
Pediatric psychologist Samuel Faulkner also shares that fireworks may harm kids physically and mentally, especially if they are diagnosed with PTSD or autism spectrum disorder.
"It also produces a really intense stress response for those kids just by being exposed to a loud noise," said Faulkner.
No matter how big or small the fireworks display is, Faulkner shares it may trigger patients of all ages.
"For folks who have a trauma history where a loud noise was involved, like a gunshot, a loud noise may trigger the same fear and distress that they felt when that thing happened in the moment when they hear similar sounds," Faulkner said.
The biggest piece of advice from Geisinger is to be prepared when handling or watching fireworks.
"Keep a bucket of water handy, a bucket of sand even, and have your people who are watching at least 100 feet away from anything that's going to fly up or roll off or tumble," said Erdman. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/montour-county/doctors-say-fourth-of-july-weekend-is-the-worst-geisinger-fireworks-injuries-ptsd-autism/523-38194ce4-c7b6-4f9d-98de-41b260b84386 | 2022-06-30T21:58:01 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/montour-county/doctors-say-fourth-of-july-weekend-is-the-worst-geisinger-fireworks-injuries-ptsd-autism/523-38194ce4-c7b6-4f9d-98de-41b260b84386 |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Whether you're heading home from the festival or party hopping this holiday weekend, PennDOT is reminding people not to get behind the wheel if they are under the influence.
PennDOT and Northeast Highway Safety held a news conference to discuss impaired driving on the roads and the waterways.
According to PennDOT, there were 136 alcohol-related crashes and 48 drug-related crashes this time last year.
Of those crashes combined, 10 were fatal.
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TAMAQUA, Pa. — In Schuylkill County, EMS officials in tamaqua partnered with county and state officials to host a free Narcan drive.
According to the Attorney General's Office, drug overdoses are the number one accidental killer in the state.
Anyone could stop by the Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association along Railroad Street to take what they needed.
"I currently came to get Narcan because I feel like it's a good thing for everyone to keep. No matter if they're a college student or an adult, you never know when you're going to see someone go down. And to be prepared for that situation is probably your best bet," said Rachel Hinkle of Tamaqua.
The Narcan drive is part of the state's law enforcement treatment initiative, which aims to break the cycle of addiction in the Commonwealth.
See Healthwatch 16 stories on YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/free-narcan-drive-held-in-schuylkill-county-tamaqua-community-ambulance-association/523-16d890ee-bb19-4ae7-971f-35806809bb74 | 2022-06-30T21:58:14 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/free-narcan-drive-held-in-schuylkill-county-tamaqua-community-ambulance-association/523-16d890ee-bb19-4ae7-971f-35806809bb74 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Dry conditions stretching across much of central Indiana pose a dangerous fire risk as fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July weekend.
Firefighters say the drought may mean changing your holiday plans to stay safe.
"We recommend, in these dry conditions, they forgo the fireworks. If you can, you come downtown, watch some other event going on," Indianapolis Fire Department Fire Marshal Michael Beard said. "With the dry conditions, fire can spread very quickly. It can go not just from vegetation, but to buildings that are adjacent, so please make sure you're safe when lighting a firework."
To demonstrate the risk, the Bargersville Fire Department posted a video to Facebook Thursday showing how quickly a lit sparkler can ignite a dried-out lawn.
Seconds after dropping a lit sparkler in a patch of brown grass, white smoke appears. Within 30 seconds, there are visible flames and the grass is blackened across an area of a few feet. In less than two minutes, the burned patch appears to be several square yards in size. After an edit in the video, the burned out grass covered an area that appeared to be several dozen feet across.
"This could have spread to structures and other property, causing significant damage or injuries," the department wrote.
If you still plan to put on your own fireworks show, keep water available to extinguish any embers and put used fireworks in sparklers in water, too, so they don't catch anything else on fire. Used sparklers can be left in buckets of water for several hours until they are cool enough to be safely thrown out.
It's also a good idea to spray your yard with some water before you set off fireworks to put some moisture into the grass in case a firework lands on your lawn. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fireworks-safety-sparklers-drought-dry-grass-fire-risk/531-cff1a22f-ef29-4947-a5f4-ab2d2a8e376c | 2022-06-30T22:00:20 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fireworks-safety-sparklers-drought-dry-grass-fire-risk/531-cff1a22f-ef29-4947-a5f4-ab2d2a8e376c |
BUNNELL, Fla. – In the wake of the recent murders involving two Flagler County teenagers, police have been looking for solutions to curb crime in South Bunnell. Now, the city has come up with a plan to install security cameras in the area.
“If you’re doing nothing wrong, then you have nothing to be worried about,” said Bunnell Police Chief Dave Brannon. “We want to catch the bad guys, and usually, it’s going to be after the fact when something happens.”
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It’s a tool Brannon thinks will lower the crime rate in an area reeling from the murders of 16-year-olds Noah Smith and Keymarion Hall — both cases taking months to catch the suspects.
In addition, the chief said there’s also been a drive-by shooting, a stabbing and a series of robberies this year.
“Especially when witnesses or victims are unable to speak with us or uncooperative or in fear of further violence themselves, the video will tell us what happened,” he said.
The city installed security cameras in 2011, but Brannon said they stopped the service a few years later. Now, he said they’re going to upgrade and expand the system. He admits it is just one solution, though.
“It’s not the end-all-be-all to solving crime. We’re going to do this in combination with building community relationships, which we’re well underway doing,” he said.
There will be cameras in 13 locations in addition to 10 new license-plate readers in the city.
“We really need it. We’ve had some things going on in our neighborhood that we’re concerned about,” said resident Bonita Robinson.
Robinson and Calvin Grant live in the area and help operate The Carver Recreation Center on Drain Street. They welcome the extra security.
“Anything going on out here, which there’s also a lot of really great things going on, you want to make sure that the people who attend your facility feel safe,” said Grant.
The chief said now they’ll just need to get a final contract approved. He said the hope is to have them all installed by the end of the year.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus Caudle was an 18-year-old headed to college on a basketball scholarship just a month ago. Today, he's bound to a wheelchair after a bullet went through his back and paralyzed him from the waist down.
"I'm the person that doesn't need to be helped around. I can do everything by myself basically," Caudle said. "But now, I need help a lot."
He's still getting used to things.
"This is my life from now on," Caudle said. "Until I get back on my feet, this is my life."
Caudle had moved away from Indiana to Florida when he was 16, then Georgia this past September when his mother passed away.
"I got a tattoo of my mom, right here. I look at that every day," he said. "That just pushes me to keep going."
That loss led Caudle to chase his passion.
"Only thing on my mind was, 'Do everything for her.' So that was my motive," Caudle said. "And then my uncle was like, 'Come live with me. Let's make this happen, like make your dream come true.'"
His uncle, basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, took Caudle in his senior year of high school and helped him reach one of his dreams. Caudle earned a full-ride scholarship to Alabama State University to play basketball.
"He just graduated three, four weeks ago, walked over the stage, which was an extremely emotional moment with our mom not being there," said Caudle's older sister Mykayla Granson. "We've just all been on an all-time high because he made it."
But on a quick visit to his hometown of Indianapolis for a friend's graduation, his life changed.
"I was planning on going back to Georgia, working a little bit, and then going to college," Caudle said. Then, at the friend's graduation party, things took a turn. "Shots just get fired out of nowhere. I'm running and I heard the last shot just go through the garage, and just hit me in the back. I took two steps, and it was just done."
Caudle, the only person who was shot at the party, was rushed to the hospital.
"I'm feeling my legs like, 'I can't feel my legs no more,'" he said. "They’re like, 'You're going to basically be paralyzed.'"
It's a diagnosis he's determined not to live with forever.
"They told me I had 5% (chance to walk again)," Caudle said. "We're going to fight for that 5%."
Basketball or not, Caudle will head to school.
"(Alabama State's) leaving my full ride on the table, so I really appreciate them for that," he said. "It's just a blessing. It's a blessing, really."
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive Thursday afternoon in support of Florida’s 15-week abortion ban hours after a judge ruled he would block the restriction on reproductive rights in the state.
“We did have a ruling in Tallahassee effectively enjoining the bill that we provided — that I signed — to provide protections for unborn babies at 15 weeks,” the governor said. “We knew that that was likely going to be what was decided in that case.”
Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper ruled earlier in the day that the 15-week ban violates Florida’s constitution. The ban, set to go into effect Friday, will be blocked once the injunction is formally filed.
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“We knew that we were going to have to move forward and continue the legal battle on that,” DeSantis said. “So it was not unanticipated. It was not, of course, something that we were happy to see.”
Those challenging the law argue it violates the state constitution, amended by Florida voters in 1980 to guarantee “broad protections for individual privacy rights — including abortion,” the groups said.
The clause can be found in Section 23 of the state constitution. It reads, in full:
“Every natural person has the right to be let alone and free from governmental intrusion into the person’s private life except as otherwise provided herein. This section shall not be construed to limit the public’s right of access to public records and meetings as provided by law.”
The Florida Supreme Court first ruled on the issue in October 1989 in the case of a law requiring teenage girls to get a parent’s consent before having an abortion. The 1989 ruling said that the imposition of restrictions on abortion constituted an intrusion into a woman’s personal life.
‘’Florida’s privacy provision is clearly implicated in a woman’s decision of whether or not to continue her pregnancy,’’ the opinion said. ‘’We can conceive of few more personal or private decisions concerning one’s body that one can make in a lifetime, except perhaps the decision of the terminally ill in their choice of whether to discontinue necessary medical treatment.’’
Despite the precedent, the governor believes the 15-week ban should stand.
“I just don’t think that’s the proper interpretation (of the state’s constitution),” DeSantis said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – With homeownership rates among the LGBTQ+ community below the general population, a Central Florida realtor team is working to change that.
From dancing through listings to shimmying at closings, Shawn Layton and Jimmy Hendrickson are the husband realtor team of the Central Florida Home Boys. They’re making their mark on the Central Florida housing market.
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“I’m a little bit more extroverted and he’s more introverted and I think the balance, the yin and the yang, work out in our favor in life and in business,” Layton said.
The husband team started their real estate business almost 5 years ago. They said they both left comfortable careers to become realtors.
“We did it and never looked back,” Layton said.
They use social media and their iconic wooden bowties to stand out among the thousands of realtors in Orlando with their dog and mascot, Kira, by their side.
Layton and Hendrickson said they found success by just being themselves.
“We are honest with each other and everyone else. We promote and encourage same sex couples in the LGBTQ+ community,” Layton said.
Layton and Hendrickson said that is the most rewarding part of the job. They said half of their clients identify as LGBTQ+, with many members of the community moving to Orlando every year because the city is inclusive and accepting.
Layton said they understand their clients’ needs.
“They do look to us for that safety and security, that’s really why they look to us,” he said.
The husband team also serve as presidents of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Orlando chapter. It is a national nonprofit that brings the community and allies together to promote fair housing across the country.
They said the LGBTQ+ community faces challenges just like anyone entering the competitive housing market.
“I think homeownership is important to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community for the same reasons it’s important to anybody for owning a home. Everybody wants that feeling of home,” Hendrickson said.
But the rate of homeownership among the LGBTQ community is lower than the general population, 49% compared to 64%, according to the nonprofit.
“While we live in a very inclusive area, the struggles and challenges that other people face in the LGBTQ+ community nationwide are different, which is why we get a lot of people moving here because they want to be in a more included area,” Layton said.
As they continue to promote homeownership among the LGBTQ+ community, Layton and Hendrickson said they will keep dancing and shimmying to make each home buying or selling experience for their clients a memorable one.
“A lot of them have come to us now to expecting to shimmy at the closing table and they’re super excited about it,” Layton said.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Despite no longer qualifying districtwide to receive funding for a free meals program, Lake County Schools announced it will continue the program into the 2022-23 school year, providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 has a Community Eligibility Provision that allows for the country’s highest-poverty districts and schools to serve students free meals without needing to collect household applications.
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While Lake County qualified districtwide for the program in 2018, the provision only allowed for four years of participation. Over the past two years, the district also received funding from the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevent Act aimed at providing free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress recently passed extensions to the program only for certain schools in Lake County, as some schools no longer meet the qualifications necessary for funding, school officials said.
However, Lake County Schools said an estimated $3 million in excess funds was collected from the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years — plus additional funding the district expects to receive in 2022-23.
District officials said these funds will be put toward food service-related expenses to continue providing free meals throughout the next school year.
“With the high price of gas, groceries and other goods, lots of families are struggling,” said Superintendent Diane Kornegay. “We hope this will help provide some relief.”
According to the school district, families will not have to apply or meet income requirements to receive the free meals, which was the case under CEP.
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ORLANDO, Fla – Orlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.
Just be prepared to get a little sweaty.
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1. Blue Swan Boulders
This is a rock-climbing gym located in Downtown Orlando with a nice touch: they offer a specialty coffee-and-tea area where you can relax after your session.
The day pass is $19 per adult and $5 to rent shoes. Visitors can also purchase a membership or a 10-day pass.
The center also offers student and military discounts, and family rates.
Address: 400 Pittman Street, Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32801
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, visit.
2. Aiguille Rock Climbing Center
This center offers five top-rope walls, six auto-belays and several bouldering-only areas to make the experience fun for all ability levels.
Aiguille has classes, yoga and additional options for group events.
Usually, classes are $30 per person and free for members. Members pay $50 per month, and they offer discounts for couples, students and families.
Address: 830 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, FL 32750
Hours: Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
For more information, visit.
3. Lake Nona Performance Club: ROX Climbing Gym
Rox is the home to the region’s only 42-foot-tall rock climbing tower.
The club offers a membership that includes rock climbing and other amenities.
Membership is $90 per person monthly, and deals are offered for couples and families (up to three members).
The gym also offers a $30 daily pass that gives customers access to both Rox climbing gym and the Lake Nona Performance Club.
Address: 6775 Chopra Ter., Orlando, FL 32827.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, visit.
4. Dyno Climb
Dyno Climb is a rock climbing gym that also offers yoga and a private room for parties or personalized rock-climbing training.
The gym features memberships and discounts for students, children and families.
A session pass is $20 per adult and $23 per child plus tax.
Address: 528 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720.
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, visit.
5. The Edge Rock Gym
The Edge Rock Gym is a rock climbing gym that offers a kids’ zone to make the experience available for the whole family.
The gym offers a day pass for $17.50 but also features memberships.
The price for equipment rental varies from $3 to $5 per piece of equipment.
Address: 200 West Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904.
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
For more information, visit.
6. Vertical Ventures
This climbing gym has been established since 1996 in the Tampa Bay area and offers climbing, fitness and yoga.
Vertical Ventures has a monthly membership of $75 per person. All the memberships include unlimited climbing, free fitness and yoga classes.
Address: 116 18th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712.
Hours: Monday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, visit.
7. Rebounderz Wekiva Springs
Rebounderz Wekiva Springs offers a premier indoor playing experience.
The center has a trampoline park, family-fun center and themed climbing walls (one of which is space-themed!).
Rebounderz has an ultimate unlimited membership of $19.99 a month that includes climbing options, as well as daily admission prices for $29.99 or $24.99 for a two-hour session.
Address: 474 S. Hunt Club Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703.
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, visit.
8. Planet Obstacle
Planet Obstacle touts itself as the world’s largest indoor obstacle park.
The park was founded by two Cirque du Soleil veterans who wanted to provide a unique experience full of challenging and safe courses for all ages.
All-day passes are offered for $38.95 per person with monthly passes and special events also being featured.
Address: 1150 Emma Oaks Trail, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
Hours: Every day from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
For more information, visit.
9. Project Rock
Project Rock offers indoor sport climbing, lead climbing, bouldering, classes, kids’ camps and activities for children.
The center features three scale sculptures in which climbers can exercise: the Tennessee Wall, Yosemite and Devil’s Tower.
Day passes cost $30 with gear and $21 without gear. Discounts are offered for youth and seniors.
Address: 3580 N. Andrews Ave., Oakland Park, FL 33309.
Hours: Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, visit.
10. Tree Trek Adventure Park
Tree Trek Adventure Park is an outdoor obstacle park in Kissimmee, featuring several options for obstacle climbing throughout the park.
Adult tickets are $56.95 plus tax per adult and $34.95 plus tax per child.
Address: 7625 Sinclair Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34747.
Hours: Every day 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, visit.
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The brother of a reputed Mexican drug cartel leader pleaded guilty Thursday to stalking a man who was murdered execution-style on the Southlake Town Square in 2013.
Ramon Villareal Hernandez, the alleged one-time financial head of the Beltran Leyva cartel, had also faced a charge of murder for hire in the brazen attack on Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa in May 2013. That charge will be dropped as part of a plea bargain in which prosecutors agreed to a 10-year sentence.
Villareal is the brother of Rodolfo Villareal Hernandez, known as "El Gato," the reputed regional head of a cartel in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.
“El Gato” ordered the hit, according to federal prosecutors.
Guerrero was with his wife at the town square when two Mexican assassins known as “Clorox” and “Captain” drove up and shot him multiple times. His wife was not injured.
The two gunmen have not been captured.
El Gato also is a fugitive and is currently on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List.
Three other men were convicted in 2016 of stalking Guerrero with high-tech surveillance equipment, including a GPS device they secretly placed on his car and remote-controlled cameras they placed around his Southlake estate.
Guerrero, the victim, was a U.S. government informant and had been the personal lawyer for Osiel Cardenas, the former head of the notorious Gulf Cartel.
Villareal was arrested in Mexico in May 2018 and extradited to the United States in 2020.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Police in Oviedo said a 22-year-old opened fire, critically injuring a woman during an apparent road rage incident Tuesday night. While the accused gunman remains behind bars, the victim’s family said she is laying in a hospital bed.
Actavia Beard is fighting for her life after the June 28 shooting, her sister told News 6 Thursday. Tiffany Beard said it is devastating to see her sister in this condition. She has only been able to exchange a few words with her since the shooting.
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“She’s a very energetic, alive person, and she just looks like she has really no life in her,” said Tiffany Beard.
Tiffany Beard said one of her sister’s kidneys is gone, and she has other injuries to her intestines.
Oviedo police said she was shot in the torso during a confrontation on Alafaya Trail.
Beard’s sister told News 6 Actavia Beard was in town visiting from New York. On Tuesday, she went out to get food and never came back. Tiffany Beard said police knocked on her door hours later, and she learned what happened.
News 6 obtained the arrest report for the accused shooter, 22-year-old Keegan Johnson. It shows Johnson was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old woman, who began “aggressively honking” at the victim’s vehicle on Alafaya Trail near Mitchell Hammock Road.
“Maybe she didn’t move fast enough when the light changed, and somebody was honking, something along that line,” said Chief of Police Dale Coleman. “As far as I know, it wasn’t anything significant, nothing that we haven’t all experienced.”
Oviedo Police said when both cars stopped at the next traffic light, the encounter escalated.
“There was an altercation. The two cars stopped. Some bottles of water were thrown from the suspect car towards the victim’s car,” said Coleman.
Witnesses at the scene told News 6 the woman got out of her car and approached the other vehicle.
“They then throw a soda can at her,” said Luke Bono, who happened to see the confrontation on the way home from dinner Tuesday night. “She then picked it up off the ground, threw it at the car. That’s when two shots — pop pop.”
Detectives said the eyewitness accounts and cell phone video are now key to their investigation. According to the arrest report, Johnson told officers he shot Actavia Beard in self-defense, claiming she hit him with her fist and her “right hand was shielded from his view, and he believed she could have had a weapon/knife.”
Police said that based on their initial investigation, his story does not match the witness testimony and video evidence gathered at the scene.
Johnson is now facing attempted homicide and aggravated battery charges. Tiffany Beard said she wants answers.
“Did you feel like it was necessary to pull the trigger? What? Was it that bad?” asked Tiffany Beard. “I just wish he would’ve handled the situation a lot differently.”
Tiffany Beard said her sister is one of 18 siblings from the Bronx, New York. She is also a mother and grandmother with a now-uncertain future.
“Just to see her like this does bring tears to my eyes and my family,” said Beard.
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CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KOIN) — Those driving on a nearly 10-mile stretch of State Route 500 near Camas next week should brace themselves for delays.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, beginning Tuesday, July 5, the stretch runs on Fourth Plain Boulevard, also called SR 500, between Northeast 162nd Avenue and Northeast Leadbetter Road.
WSDT said safety improvements include slower speeds and the removal of passing zones to increase safety for people traveling on the highway. Contractor crews working for the department plan to pave both directions during a two-month period.
Drivers should plan for up to 20-minute delays, daytime and nighttime closures and travel limited to a single lane. People should also prepare for a pilot car to escort travelers through the work zone.
“Residents whose driveways connect to this section of Fourth Plain Boulevard should be prepared to wait for a pilot car to navigate them through the work zone,” said the Washington State Department of Transportation.
As for speed reduction, there are new permanent speed limit signs in these areas:
• 40 mph between Northeast 162nd and Northeast 166th avenues in Vancouver.
• 45 mph between Northeast 166th Avenue and Robinson Road near Camas.
• 35 mph between Robinson Road and near Southeast Fifth Street in Camas.
“When the paving project finished in August, all existing passing zones will be closed from Northeast 166th Avenue to Northeast Hathaway Road, removing all passing opportunities on the corridor,” added WSDT. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/clark-county-drivers-should-expect-delays-during-paving-on-sr-500/ | 2022-06-30T22:08:46 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/clark-county-drivers-should-expect-delays-during-paving-on-sr-500/ |
ALBANY — Perhaps as a precursor to the Monday July 4th holiday celebration, fireworks of a different kind exploded at a joint meeting of the Albany City and Dougherty County commissions during a local-option sales tax discussion Wednesday.
Before order was cleared, the chairman-elect of the Dougherty County Commission called a sitting Albany City Commissioner a “punk-ass fag---” and the commissioner leveled sexual misconduct allegations against the soon-to-be commission chairman in an ugly scene that was witnessed by members of both commissions and some citizens in attendance.
The fireworks started when Lorenzo Heard, who was elected to serve as the county commission chairman in the May Democratic primary, walked over to Ward II Albany Commissioner Jalen Johnson after the joint meeting ended. Johnson confronted Heard about personal attacks Heard had made on a radio program the Greater Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church pastor co-hosts on Sundays.
Former City Commissioner Henry Mathis disseminated sealed documents concerning an incident Johnson was involved in during his college days, an incident that was investigated and dismissed. The paperwork surrounding that incident was sealed, and for anyone to have gained access to it constituted misconduct by the college involved.
(The Albany Herald received a copy of the incident report from Mathis but refused to publish any of its content because it was obtained illegally and to do so would have been a breach of Johnson’s rights.)
Johnson, meanwhile, provided paperwork that showed the incident in question had been investigated and dismissed as unfounded.
Still, Heard, who supported one of Johnson’s opponents in the Ward II election, chose to publicly discuss the incident as if it were true.
Johnson said he had not personally met Heard until Wednesday’s joint meeting.
“He repeatedly drug my name through the mud (on the radio program),” the Ward II commissioner said Thursday. “He had been given proof that the allegations were unfounded, and he continued to spew lies against me. I tried to keep it professional because I believe that’s part of being a government leader.
“He walked up to me after the meeting and reached to shake my hand. I told him now would be a good time to acknowledge the untruths he’s been telling. He called me a ‘punk-ass fag---’ ... that’s word-for-word what he said. I was stunned.”
Three other people who were present at the meeting confirmed that Heard did indeed use the homophobic slur in the conversation with Johnson, which witnesses say grew increasingly heated.
“Yes, it turned into an exchange of words,” Johnson said. “And I admit that I let him have it. I’m certain I used a lot of swear words, but I told him that he has a lot of nerve as someone who has enriched himself off the backs of poor people and been involved in misconduct of a sexual nature to talk about anyone else. That is the complete opposite of what it means to be a Christian.”
Contacted by The Albany Herald on Thursday, Heard said he would not comment on “this tabloid stuff.”
“I don’t respond to that,” Heard said. “He (Johnson) got to talking loud ... There were other commissioners there, but I don’t want to get involved in this Jerry Springer-like stuff.”
Current Dougherty Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas said he did not hear the exchange between Johnson and Heard because he’d stepped out of the room after the meeting to conduct some county business.
“When I came back in, I wasn’t aware of what had transpired, but you could cut the tension with a knife,” Cohilas said. “I didn’t really know what went on, and I didn’t really get the story until this morning.
“I’ve talked to people who were there, and from what I am hearing this is embarrassing, it’s humiliating for this commission.”
Charles Capps, a community activist who attends most government meetings, said he could not swear to the comments that were made because he didn’t hear everything that was said. But he noted, “I wanted to talk with (County) Commissioner Clinton Johnson about something, and I saw this gentleman I don’t know in a pastel-colored jacket walk over to Commissioner (Jalen) Johnson. They got into a heated discussion that went on for a minute or so.
“I picked up a couple of words, and one of them was ‘sex.’ So I started listening a little more closely. Commissioner Johnson got pretty loud, and I heard him say something about ‘spreading lies’ and ‘never apologizing.’ And, yes, his comments were, I believe, plastered with a few obscenities.”
Capps said the altercation did not get physical.
“I couldn’t hear anything that the gentleman — who I later learned was Mr. Heard — said, and when the conversation moved outside, Commissioners (Gloria) Gaines, (Clinton) Johnson and (Jalen) Johnson continued what appeared to be an intense discussion. Heard wasn’t involved in that conversation.”
Jalen Johnson said Thursday that while he hated that the conversation unfolded at a public meeting, he stands by his comments about Heard.
“This is a person who, I believe, built his career on falsehoods,” the city commissioner said. “As I said, he got rich off the backs of poor people and created a kind of cult following. Someone should have instructed him on the separation of pulpit and politics before they propped him up to run for office.
“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if a person is black, white, gay, straight or anything, we should be seeking the best person to do the job, not someone who doesn’t understand the process and thinks he’s going to be able to get things for himself and his friends. This man is in for a rude awakening.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/dougherty-commission-chairman-elect-lorenzo-heard-uses-homophobic-slur-during-post-meeting-incident/article_cc935f58-f8ab-11ec-a25c-af72c3ff36ae.html | 2022-06-30T22:13:24 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/dougherty-commission-chairman-elect-lorenzo-heard-uses-homophobic-slur-during-post-meeting-incident/article_cc935f58-f8ab-11ec-a25c-af72c3ff36ae.html |
SEMINOLE, Texas — The City of Seminole announced Thursday it is implementing stage four water restrictions due to the water shortage.
For the next seven days, there will be a number of things citizens will be prohibited from doing.
During the restriction, irrigating landscaped areas, washing motor vehicles, boats or trailers and filling a swimming pool or wading pool is prohibited.
Restaurants are also prohibited from serving water to patrons unless it is requested.
The announcement came from Seminole Mayor John Belcher and was posted to several local Facebook pages including the Seminole Fire Department and Gaines County Emergency Management. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-seminole-implements-water-restrictions/513-298b1174-a996-4faf-b794-fed068adc948 | 2022-06-30T22:15:17 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-seminole-implements-water-restrictions/513-298b1174-a996-4faf-b794-fed068adc948 |
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A child was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon in Riverview.
Emergency crews were dispatched around 4:15 p.m.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said the child was struck near Williams Park in Riverview, then taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
The child's age and condition were not immediately clear.
This latest brush with lightning comes on the heels of two other incidents.
Just days ago, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued seven people from a boat after a lightning strike in Clearwater. Then, a home caught fire after being struck by lightning in St. Pete.
Last year, Florida led the nation in terms of lightning strike deaths. Each of the 2021 deaths were reported during the summer months, with at least two of them happening in the greater Tampa Bay region. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/child-struck-lightning-riverview/67-06ade219-a159-4f83-8c35-9a47b08b6317 | 2022-06-30T22:26:01 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/child-struck-lightning-riverview/67-06ade219-a159-4f83-8c35-9a47b08b6317 |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Seminole Fire Rescue and Madeira Beach Fire Department are teaming up to host a children's life jacket giveaway event on Friday.
The event will be at Archibald Beach Park from 10 a.m. to noon. According to a news release, the purpose of the event is prevent water tragedies and to teach about water safety.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children 1 to 4 years old and the third leading cause of unintentional death among children.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the state leads the nation in yearly boating deaths.
"A majority of fatalities every year are boaters that are reported swimmers who fall overboard and drown," FWC wrote on its website. "These deaths can be easily prevented by wearing a lifejacket." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/water-safety-kids-life-jacket-giveaway/67-28a84b1d-92c4-4feb-928b-22a9a5b0d658 | 2022-06-30T22:26:07 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/water-safety-kids-life-jacket-giveaway/67-28a84b1d-92c4-4feb-928b-22a9a5b0d658 |
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The Fourth of July is a day full of barbecues, parades, celebrations and most of all, fireworks. But, the colorful explosives can cause fires and harm wildlife and water quality if not disposed of correctly.
As the holiday approaches and Lincoln firework sales open Sunday, the city is encouraging residents to take the necessary steps at the end of their celebrations to ensure a safe weekend.
Exploded fireworks should be cooled and soaked in a bucket of water before being thrown away to avoid starting fires in trash cans. The water should then be dumped into a toilet or sink to avoid putting harmful chemicals into our streams and lakes.
"Every year we see people put fireworks that weren't all the way out into our totes with other trash and start fires. These totes will burn down completely and not even be recognizable," said Melissa Mercier, director of organics and sustainability for Uribe Refuse. "If people have them close to their houses or garage, that can start fires there too."
Cardboard canisters and packaging should also be thrown out instead of recycled due to contamination risks.
Additionally, fireworks contain chemicals that can enter waterways and harm wildlife.
"When you leave fireworks and debris on the ground, it eventually washes into storm drains, which is why we say if it's in our streets, it's in our streams," said Erin Kubicek, environmental health educator for Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.
Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful is hosting a firework cleanup at Oak Lake from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 5 following the annual Uncle Sam Jam.
Any unexploded fireworks can be taken to a free collection event in the east parking lot of Oak Lake Park from 9 a.m. to noon July 5. Unexploded fireworks should not be thrown away.
History Nebraska gave Lincoln a $40,000 grant to develop a management plan for Robber’s Cave, digitize material, make more information available on the website and to hold lectures.
Abortions are still legal in Nebraska. But the latest ruling is expected to prompt a special session for the Legislature to consider banning abortions in the state.
Sunday's shooting marks the second this year at Seacrest Field, where a 17-year-old boy suffered a grazing gunshot wound in May. It's unclear if the cases are related, said the police, who offered few details on the latest shooting.
Mindy Rush-Chipman was a 17-year-old girl on her own, barely making ends meet and in an abusive relationship when she chose to get an abortion. That decision helped set her life on a different trajectory.
A public open house is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 Thursday night in the Lincoln Southwest High School gym to discuss a proposal to redesign the intersection of 14th Street, Old Cheney Road and Warlick Boulevard.
The 32-year-old man had forced his girlfriend to drive a vehicle from Elk Creek toward Lincoln, Sheriff Terry Wagner said, and the woman stopped the car near 120th Street and Nebraska 2 before fleeing on foot.
In April and May, the city spent $278,030 on police overtime over the course of four, two-week pay periods, including one period when the payments totaled $85,419. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/watch-now-lincoln-residents-urged-to-dispose-of-fireworks-safely/article_1959ef46-4bae-5441-be08-648b4d536675.html | 2022-06-30T22:31:01 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/watch-now-lincoln-residents-urged-to-dispose-of-fireworks-safely/article_1959ef46-4bae-5441-be08-648b4d536675.html |
One person was killed when a tree fell on a house in the Country Club Neighborhood on Thursday afternoon and caused the chimney to collapse, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.
Rescue crews responded to the 2700 block of Manse Avenue at about 1:10 p.m. on a reported structure collapse. The chimney had fallen through the house after being struck by the tree. The debris landed on a man inside, Lincoln Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Michael Smith said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Smith said family members had been notified, but the man's identity hadn't been release publicly as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
The Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Electric System crews and members of the Nebraska Task Force One urban search and rescue team assisted at the scene.
A portion of 27th Street was closed from Sheridan Boulevard to Bradfield Drive for several hours after the incident.
Reach the writer at 402-473-7120 or cdunker@journalstar.com.
On Twitter @ChrisDunkerLJS | https://journalstar.com/news/local/watch-now-one-person-killed-when-tree-falls-on-house-in-country-club-neighborhood-lfr/article_45b3a811-0ba9-52a1-9c91-158f33e34fa9.html | 2022-06-30T22:31:04 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/watch-now-one-person-killed-when-tree-falls-on-house-in-country-club-neighborhood-lfr/article_45b3a811-0ba9-52a1-9c91-158f33e34fa9.html |
Bottle of laxative pills from Scottsdale Walmart tampered with, police say
Scottsdale Police Department investigated after a laxative bottle was apparently tampered with and replaced with antidepressants. The laxatives were sold at Walmart in Scottsdale near North Northsight Boulevard and North Hayden Road.
Scottsdale officials state that they responded to a call from a Walmart customer who said they bought a laxative that made them sick. Closer inspection showed that the pills that were in the laxative bottle were actually antidepressant pills, officials said.
At the Walmart, Scottsdale officers noticed a similar box that was taped up and put back on the shelf. The box that was taped up was an Equate brand laxative.
The pills were taken off the shelf and taken to a lab for investigation, Scottsdale police said.
Scottsdale Police Department advised consumers to always inspect over-the-counter medications before consuming them.
If you have purchased a similar item or have purchased medication from other stores that are believed to be tampered with, Scottsdale Police Department advises consumers to call the non-emergency number at 480-312-5000.
Reach the reporter at JHarris1@gannett.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-breaking/2022/06/30/laxatives-scottsdale-walmart-reportedly-tampered-with-antidepressant-pills-police-say/7781214001/ | 2022-06-30T22:31:20 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-breaking/2022/06/30/laxatives-scottsdale-walmart-reportedly-tampered-with-antidepressant-pills-police-say/7781214001/ |
Shreveport police investigate $37k theft from local animal charity, woman turns herself in
The Shreveport Police Department said Thursday afternoon that a Shreveport woman has turned herself in after a reported theft from a local animal charity.
On June 3, police were called to investigate an internal theft at Parish Paws.
Through the investigation the Shreveport-Caddo financial crime task force determined that Kaliegh Knebl, 32, allegedly stole approximately $37,000 from the organization.
On June 29, a warrant was issued for the arrest for Knebl for one count of felony theft.
Knebl turned herself into Caddo Correctional Center on Thursday afternoon.
Parish Paws made this post on Facebook:
In Rescue, we are accustomed to heartache and disappointment in humans. You don’t see it coming nor can you really ever prepare for it. It just exists. It was with immense dismay that we recently discovered some irregularities in our financials. We had the documents examined by an accountant and our worst fears were confirmed. However, with the help of the Shreveport White Collar Crimes Task Force, this person was arrested and is no longer affiliated with our rescue. This person will face the consequences of his/her actions and be at the mercy of the justice system. We will go on better and stronger because of what we have learned. Unfortunately, valuable lessons in life are sometimes painful ones. Bear with us as we all process this. We are #Parishpaws! Please reach out to us personally if you have ANY questions about our mission, values and goals. We ask that you respect that we may not be able to discuss all the details until the case is adjudicated; we will continue to operate with transparency.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/shreveport-police-investigate-37-k-theft-local-animal-charity/7781553001/ | 2022-06-30T22:41:50 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/shreveport-police-investigate-37-k-theft-local-animal-charity/7781553001/ |
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) -The Shiawassee County Child Care Tri- Share Hub pilot program is working to break down the barrier of parents unable to find accessible and affordable child care.
Justin Horvath with the county’s Economic Development Partnership says costs for families needing child care will go down immensely by each party only needing to pay a portion of hourly child care costs.
“ With this program, they're only going to have to pay $2 per hour which is a big benefit,” Horvath said.
The program works by splitting the cost of child care between employers, their employees and a $350,000 grant fund from the state of Michigan.
“This is really going to ultimately save the company several $100,000 over the course of this grant and so it's certainly going to be a big subsidy for the time period,” Horvath said.
Horvath says it’s a way to increase talent recruitment and job retention in the county as well as give child care providers the opportunity to expand services.
“We're actively working with several providers right now to increase their facility space to be able to add workers, which will open up more slots for these parents,” he said.
Providers like Elite Early Learning Center where director Kendra Nichols says having secured funding will ease both parents and workers.
“I think that in all aspects, being able to help parents, employers, and then also, essentially the economy being able to retain the talent is definitely of high importance,” Nichols said.
For organizations who enroll to offer Tri-share to their employees by July 1st, the first 500 child care hours will be free.
For organizations who are tax exempt, the Tri-Share pilot program is available at a reduced hourly contribution rate for the employers. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/child-care-pilot-program-to-save-shiawassee-families-thousands-of-dollars/article_023b9242-f8b6-11ec-91cf-a7391c1cfba6.html | 2022-06-30T22:42:37 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/child-care-pilot-program-to-save-shiawassee-families-thousands-of-dollars/article_023b9242-f8b6-11ec-91cf-a7391c1cfba6.html |
Man killed in Jay County traffic accident
PORTLAND, Ind. — An Ohio man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in northeastern Jay County.
Joshua D. Highley, 40 — from Coldwater, about 22 miles northeast of Portland in Mercer County, Ohio — was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, on Ind. 67 near Jay County Road 350-E.
Jay County sheriff's deputies said Highley was driving a van westbound on the state highway when he crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound semi. After the crash, the van caught on fire.
The semi driver — Greg Smith, 54, of Rushville — was not believed to have been seriously injured.
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Blood samples were collected at IU Health Jay Hospital, standard procedure in accidents involving serious injury or death.
The crash was reported to emergency dispatchers about 5:30 a.m.
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Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/jay-county-traffic-car-crash-death-portland-ind-67/7778360001/ | 2022-06-30T22:43:39 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/jay-county-traffic-car-crash-death-portland-ind-67/7778360001/ |
Jones Brothers Trucking building $2 million Eastern U.S. hub in Industrial Center
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Industria Center industrial park will be home to a new $2 million logistics hub for Montana-based Jones Brothers Trucking.
The trucking company, which operates in 48 states, plans to make Muncie its eastern United States headquarters, according to Paul Jenkin, president of eastern operations for the multi-state carrier.
“Delaware County is centrally located to suit our needs, and a great location for our Eastern operations headquarters,” said Jenkin.
Jones Brothers will build its trucking and dispatch facility at 1901 W. Mount Pleasant Boulevard in the industrial park, a site it has owned for several years and that is now used as a trailer drop yard for the company.
Construction began on June 14 for the hub, with an anticipated completion date in December. The Delaware County commissioners announced the business expansion this week.
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Jones Brothers owns 70 trucks that haul flatbed trailers loaded with goods, but it also acts as a logistics brokerage, connecting companies that need to ship products with thousands of trucks available to haul.
“If you’re a broker, you talk to a customer and find out what they need to ship, and you can call 100 different trucking companies to get a truck to do their work,” Jenkin said.
The company started in Montana in 1984. It also handles shipping in Canada as well as the U.S. For new drivers, the company pays for 200 hours of commercial driver’s license (CDL) training as well as other types of training.
According to the county press release, Jones Brothers has been working with the commissioners and Brad Bookout, the county’s economic development director, for several years to make the development happen.
The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission pledged up to $200,000 in tax increment financing funds from the Industria Park TIF to assist with building infrastructure for for the new hub, Bookout said.
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“In any community it is important to have various reliable logistics providers that can get the variety of goods produced delivered on time to their destinations," said Sherry Riggin, president of the commissioners. "I’m glad to see Jones Brothers Trucking’s commitment to Delaware County."
Jones Brothers has 13 employees, including drivers, in Delaware County. “My goal is to have 50 trucks here within the next year or so,” Jenkin said.
“Jones Brothers Trucking specializes in flatbed logistics services," said Bookout. "With the recent construction of the CANPACK and INOX facilities as well as Progress Rail and others, our community now has a dedicated flatbed truck service to support our diversified industries. I’m excited that they have chosen Delaware County to make such a large capital investment.”
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Jenkin noted that beyond $2 million for an 8,500-square-foot office building, “the bigger impact is with the equipment. The drivers work from the truck, and that’s their office. When we bring 50 trucks here, that’s $9 million just for the trucks.”
"The increase in the tax base in and around the Industria Center continues to grow and the Jones Brothers project is another example of businesses picking our community to invest in," Commissioner Shannon Henry said.
The company is aiming for a December move-in to its new local facility, along with the hiring of additional employees, including mechanics and support staff.
David Penticuff is the local government reporter at the Star Press. Contact him at dpenticuff@gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/jones-brothers-trucking-company-muncie-delaware-county-transportation/7761598001/ | 2022-06-30T22:43:45 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/jones-brothers-trucking-company-muncie-delaware-county-transportation/7761598001/ |
NORMAL — Climate scientists and activists in Bloomington-Normal expressed frustration Thursday, following a Supreme Court ruling that will limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon emissions.
“As a climate change scientist, this is a deep disappointment,” said Catherine O’Reilly, a professor in Illinois State University’s geography, geology and environment department.
By a 6-3 vote, with conservatives in the majority, the Supreme Court said the Clean Air Act does not give the EPA broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
"Capping carbon dioxide emissions at a level that will force a nationwide transition away from the use of coal to generate electricity may be a sensible 'solution to the crisis of the day,'" Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in his opinion for the court.
But Roberts wrote the Clean Air Act doesn't give EPA the authority to do so and Congress must speak clearly on this subject.
"A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body," he wrote.
In a statement Thursday, Michael Brown, executive director of the Ecology Action Center in Normal, called the ruling “yet another significant setback to U.S. efforts to address climate change in a meaningful way.”
The liberal justices who dissented from the court’s majority opinion agreed.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the decision strips the EPA of the power Congress gave it to respond to "the most pressing environmental challenge of our time."
Kagan said the stakes in the case are high. She said, "The Court appoints itself — instead of Congress or the expert agency — the decision maker on climate policy. I cannot think of many things more frightening."
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement, saying, "Climate change is a real and present danger to our communities, and the EPA must have the ability to combat it by effectively regulating the emission of greenhouse gases. I am disappointed with today’s decision, but I will continue to fight to protect the environment and the health of Illinois residents.”
O’Reilly, whose expertise is in the impacts of climate change on lakes and rivers, said the Clean Air Act gives the EPA authority to regulate tailpipe carbon emissions, “so why can’t we regulate a larger source for the same pollutant?”
She said the EPA’s primary task is preventing pollution by regulating the release of pollutants into the environment “partly because it’s so hard to clean up after pollutants get out into the environment.” The majority of adults in the U.S. support the regulation of carbon emissions, are concerned about the impacts of climate change and believe corporations should do more, she said.
“Regulations are one way of making sure corporations do more. ... By not helping motivate companies, power plants and humans to change their behavior and help us wean us off fossil fuels, we’re just enabling a situation. This is going to exacerbate the future impacts of climate change," she said.
O’Reilly said among global climate goals, the U.S. is behind compared to other countries.
“Because we’re so not on track, we really need to be throwing everything we can at the problem,” she said. “The technology’s there; it’s totally possible. We’ve been successful at regulating other pollutants with lots of different solutions, and there haven’t been major economic consequences of regulating other pollutants. There’s no reason to think this would be different for CO2. It's just deeply disappointing to see this happen at a point where we really need to be focused on helping motivate change.”
Brown said the court’s ruling and “the repeated failure at the national level to address climate change in a meaningful way demonstrates that local, state, and regional efforts are even more critical than ever.”
He noted Illinois has been a leader in climate action, including the passing of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, “that among other things is seeking to move the electricity generation industry in Illinois to 100% renewable energy by 2050,” Brown said, calling it one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation passed in the effort to reduce the impact of climate change.
“The unfortunate part is that’s not happening in every state. That's why we need a national strategy. That’s why we need the EPA to be involved,” he told The Pantagraph.
Despite state efforts, this ruling could affect one of Illinois’ key industries: agriculture.
According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is “highly likely that within the next 20 years average temperatures will reach a high of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit ... over pre-industrial levels, further increasing the frequency of natural disasters such as extreme heat events, tornados, flooding, hurricanes and drought,” Brown said.
Illinois could see more warming, more intense storms that delay planting and more length dry periods that affect crop yields, O'Reilly said.
"These are preventable problems. We have solutions in place,” she said. “We have all the technology we need to move toward a fossil-fuel free economy. Doing that would not have negative consequences for our economy.
“Climate change (initiatives) need to be a lot more than people changing light bulbs in their house. In order for us to really adapt and reduce the future impacts of climate change, we need to have some top-down regulations and that’s basically what the EPA’s job is.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Contact Kelsey Watznauer at (309) 820-3254. Follow her on Twitter: @kwatznauer. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/climate-scientists-in-bloomington-normal-disappointed-in-supreme-court-epa-ruling/article_d3e4de6a-f8b2-11ec-b769-4307eeab2df9.html | 2022-06-30T22:44:48 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/climate-scientists-in-bloomington-normal-disappointed-in-supreme-court-epa-ruling/article_d3e4de6a-f8b2-11ec-b769-4307eeab2df9.html |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Note: The video is from May 31.
After an outpouring of support from the community and thanks to the efforts of management at support staff, the Lancaster County Pool will open this summer after all, the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and the county's Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday.
Earlier this year, the pool's management announced that a shortage of lifeguards would force the pool to remain closed for the entire summer.
Now the pool will open to the public Saturday for the Fourth of July weekend, and will remain open on at least a limited basis after that, the county commissioners said in their announcement.
The pool's hours from July 2-10 are:
- July 2: Noon-7 p.m.
- July 3: 1-7 p.m.
- July 4: Noon-7 p.m.
- July 8: Noon-7 p.m.
- July 9: Noon-7 p.m.
- July 10: 1-7 p.m.
Further summer scheduling updates will be available on the Lancaster County Parks webpage, the commissioners said.
Daily admission cost $9 for anyone ages 3 and up. Children ages 2 and under are free. No season passes will be sold this summer, the commissioners said.
"We wish to thank the members of the community that stepped up with offers of help to get us to the point that the pool can be opened," the commissioners said. "We also want to thank our pool team of lifeguards, management and support staff who will be working at the pool this summer. We also want to thank our maintenance staff for getting the pool up and running.
"Finally, we want to thank specifically the School District of Lancaster, Lancaster Country Day, the Red Cross, and the YMCA for partnering with us to make the opening of the pool a reality this summer. We could not have done this without everyone’s support." | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-county-pool-will-open-this-summer-after-all/521-33f85b69-5049-46cc-80fd-05e46ccd4c59 | 2022-06-30T22:46:02 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-county-pool-will-open-this-summer-after-all/521-33f85b69-5049-46cc-80fd-05e46ccd4c59 |
Unsafe levels of arsenic found in fill material used at Detroit demolition sites
Fill material at seven Detroit residential demolition sites was found to contain elevated levels of arsenic and to be unsafe for direct contact, Raymond A. Scott, deputy director of Detroit's buildings, safety, engineering and environmental department, said Thursday.
Federal inspectors earlier this year alerted the city to suspicions that contaminated dirt had been used at 200 Detroit lots where Den-Man Construction Services had demolished buildings in 2017 and 2018.
The city hired Professional Services Industries Inc. to test the fill material at 16 of those sites — eight demolition sites funded by city programs and eight funded by the Detroit Land Bank Authority — to determine whether they were contaminated.
The testing company found unsafe elevated levels of arsenic at seven of the eight city demolition sites it reviewed. Fill used at the eighth site also did "not fully meet quality standards," the city said in a press release Thursday.
The testing company also found none of the eight Land Bank sites it sampled met quality standards, although they were not considered unsafe for direct contact.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid, but exposure to high concentrations of it can cause health issues including high blood pressure, headaches, stomachaches, circulatory issues and risk of cancer.
The city has ordered Den-Man to replace the material at the seven sites with elevated levels of arsenic and "immediately begin testing or replacement on another 127 sites of demolition it conducted as part of the city's demolition program around the same time."
Those seven city-funded sites where fill is unsafe for direct contact include:
- 1723 Taylor
- 3922 Lemay
- 3951 Lemay
- 3966 St. Clair
- 4674 Fairview
- 8059 Forestlawn
- 19958 Greenview
Den-Man must put orange snow-fencing around the unsafe sites by Friday to deter people from encountering the unsafe material, the city said.
"The City of Detroit has some of the highest contractual standards for backfill material used by contractors at demolition sites in the nation," Scott said. "Whenever we become aware of a breach of contract instance, we require the contractor to address the situation at their own cost."
Den-Man also will test backfill at 57 other demolition sites it undertook for the Detroit Land Bank.
Under the land bank's corrective action plan, Den-Man must begin securing those sites with snow-fencing by July 5, ensuring there is no trespassing over the sites until each is tested and found safe or gets new fill. The company must either test the sites to determine whether they are safe or replace fill material at them. The work must be completed by July 18.
Scott and Tim Devine, general counsel for the Detroit Land Bank, said they do not know where Den-Man purchased the unsafe fill.
The city and land bank will order Den-Man to reimburse them for the cost of independent testing, Devine said.
More:Dirt being tested from some of 200 Detroit demo sites for potential contamination
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Four migrants died Thursday and three other people were injured in a highway crash in Texas that authorities described as another fatal human smuggling attempt during a tragic week near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The crash happened in Encinal, a small town where a tractor-trailer carrying migrants passed through Monday before ending up in San Antonio, where authorities found more than 50 people dead or dying inside.
On Thursday, a Jeep carrying seven people was being pursued by Border Patrol agents when it crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the interstate, said Lt. Chris Olivarez with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The driver was hospitalized in critical condition along with two others who were also injured, Olivarez said. He said it was the second deadly smuggling attempt in 24 hours in South Texas after two migrants died in a car that was being pursued by authorities near the border city of La Joya.
The crashes underscore how covert and risky attempts to bring migrants through Texas continue even after the nation's deadliest smuggling episode.
Authorities said 53 people died in San Antonio in the back of a tractor-trailer with no air conditioning in the sweltering Texas heat. Federal prosecutors have arrested four people, including the suspected driver, who was scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday.
The truck had been packed with more than 60 people. The dead included 27 people from Mexico, 14 from Honduras, seven from Guatemala and two from El Salvador, according to Francisco Garduño, chief of Mexico's National Immigration Institute. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/four-migrants-killed-in-smuggling-attempt-in-southern-texas/3004749/ | 2022-06-30T22:49:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/four-migrants-killed-in-smuggling-attempt-in-southern-texas/3004749/ |
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Get ready to bring your barbecue pits, footballs and other activities as the El Dorado County Fair hosts its Annual Fourth of July Family Blast.
The Family Blast will be quite the blast, and it will take place at The El Dorado County Fair and Event Center in Placerville on July 4.
The gates open at 3 p.m. and interactive games and sports will go on from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be live music with Dream and the Dreamer from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and a fireworks spectacular show between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
In addition to fun games and entertainment, such as a huge inflatable obstacle course, corn hole, face painting, and more, there will also be food and drinks available for purchase.
Tickets are $5 per person and kids under the age of 6 are admitted for free. Tier parking is $10, and there are the options of paying $30 per carload, which includes parking on the grounds as well as admission for up to six people or the $75 RV package, which includes overnight parking on the grounds as well as admitting for up to six people. Cash is only accepted at the door.
In the year of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center could not host the Annual Family Blast. However, in 2021, the attendance doubled from previous years.
This year, they are hoping it will be no different than last year.
"This event is all about the community coming together to celebrate our nation," Kathy Dunkak, CEO of The El Dorado County Fair and Event Center said. "Placerville doesn't have a Fourth of July parade like many communities, so this is the chance to gather and celebrate."
Organizers from the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center mentioned that weather had a bigger impact on their planning than the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. Thankfully, this year's Fourth of July forecast will only reach up to 85 degrees, so there's even more of a reason to go out and celebrate.
"This 4th of July while you're grilling your burgers, drinking a beer or gnawing an ear of corn, pause for a moment to thank the American farmers and ranchers who made your picnic possible," Dunkak said.
July Fourth fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
California is dealing with dry vegetation from years of drought and a lack of rain, which means dry grass and vegetation could increase threats for fires. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, but never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/eldorado-hills/el-dorado-county-fairgounds-hosts-4th-of-july-event/103-bc77274d-d518-45a5-be5e-312b36639191 | 2022-06-30T22:50:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/eldorado-hills/el-dorado-county-fairgounds-hosts-4th-of-july-event/103-bc77274d-d518-45a5-be5e-312b36639191 |
ROCKLIN, Calif. — Joe Patterson announced his resignation from the Rocklin City Council on Thursday.
According to the city of Rocklin, Patterson's resignation from City Council is effective as of Thursday, June 30. With two years left in his council term, Patterson was first elected to the Rocklin City Council in 2016 and served as Mayor in 2019.
“Rocklin is such a beautiful and historic city that has been led by dynamic leaders for generations while laying the groundwork for our thriving community,” Patterson wrote in his resignation letter. “Serving on the City Council with this backdrop has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
In his resignation letter, Patterson says he is resigning to focus on his intention to run for the State Assembly, which he announced in January.
"While I am not sure if I will be elected to the State Assembly, if I wait until results of November's general election are certified, state law would require the City Council to appoint my replacement for the balance of my term or call an expensive election," Patterson said.
In his resignation letter, Patterson adds that by resigning now, the city of Rocklin will need to fill his vacancy during the November election. The unscheduled vacancy on the City Council is for a two-year seat with a term of office through December 2024.
"This limits potential controversy over an appointment process to find someone to serve the remainder of my term or by calling an expensive special municipal election," Patterson wrote.
According to the city of Rocklin, a special city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. At the city council meeting, city leaders will discuss filling the unscheduled vacancy either by appointment until they can hold a special election or by calling for a special election without an appointment.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Roseville Aquatics Complex will be closed Sundays starting on July 3 due to staffing shortages.
Usually, there are around 160-170 staff for the three facilities including the Roseville Aquatics Complex, Mike Shellito Indoor Pool and Johnson Pool but this year they have about 110 employees, according to Alisha Moyer, a Recreation and Libraries Supervisor.
"We'll probably do some slow openings as long as we have the correct amount of staff. So like for the Roseville Aquatics Complex, you know, once the recreation pool, slide, and the spray ground hopefully open up, we'll look at adding some more days if we can," Moyer previously told ABC10.
Moyer said the city plans to do more staff recruitment in July.
The Roseville Aquatics Complex has been under construction since November 2021 to replace the slide, resurface the recreation pool and add a splash pad to replace the play structure.
The new slide, called “Otter Run,” is set to open Friday during recreational swim hours.
When is the Roseville Aquatics Complex open?
Recreational swim hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1-4 p.m.
Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
Weekday lap swim hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:45-3:30 p.m.
When is the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool open?
Recreational swim hours:
- Wednesday and Friday: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Parent/Tot Pool Playtime:
- Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30-11:15 a.m.
- Sunday: 11:30am-12:45 p.m.
When is the Johnson Pool open?
Recreational swim hours:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 1-4 p.m.
- Wednesday and Friday: 7:15-8:45 p.m. (Family Night)
Watch more on ABC10: Folsom couple break down shark attack rescue at Lovers Point in Monterey | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-aquatics-complex-hours-staffing-shortages/103-fa3f0bdd-11f0-47f6-b6bb-df26031e15a4 | 2022-06-30T22:50:57 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-aquatics-complex-hours-staffing-shortages/103-fa3f0bdd-11f0-47f6-b6bb-df26031e15a4 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The city of Sacramento is requiring people to start recycling all compost into green waste bins starting Friday, July 1.
In compliance with the state law SB 1383, which aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants from the California landfill, it will be a mandated responsibility for all Sacramento residents.
The law was initiated by former California Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016 with the goal to reduce organic waste disposal by at least 75% by 2025.
According to Jesa Davis, the media and communications specialist with Sacramento City's Recycling & Solid Waste Division, about half of what Californians throw away is organic waste like food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings. All of it can be recycled.
“Currently, we collect yard waste from our customers yard in green waste, and that gets turned into a kind of a landscape cover, which is used for local agricultural purposes,” said Davis. “But when we start mixing in our food scraps tomorrow, we will turn all those materials into a really nutrient dense compost.”
Organic waste emits at least 20% of California’s methane, a greenhouse gas 84x more toxic to the environment than carbon dioxide, according to a report by CalRecycle. Over time, proper disposal of organic waste can help reduce methane emissions.
Residents are expected to use green waste containers for composing and will be provided one by the city if they don't already have one.
In addition to yard waste -- like branches, grass and tree leaves -- any food scraps or food-soiled materials will be composted as well.
“Fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, even meat and bones... fish bones, dairy, any leftover food, bread, grains, pasta, anything like that can all go into the organic waste bin,” Davis said.
Items that are not considered organic compost can continue to go into the trash or recycling, including plastic or other hard recyclables.
“No recyclable metals or plastics or glass. All those still go in the mixed recyclables in the blue container,” Davis said. “No pet waste, no Styrofoam, no cat litter.”
If there are any concerns with odor, Davis said she recommends layering yard compost with food scraps to mask the smell or keeping a sealed composting bin under the kitchen sink.
Organic compost and green waste will be collected weekly on the same day as garbage is collected.
Watch more from ABC10: Yes, Sacramento residents will be asked to start composting in 2022 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-residents-to-begin-composting-july-1/103-f80cdae3-58f6-44ef-bd3d-80ca132bd4c7 | 2022-06-30T22:51:03 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-residents-to-begin-composting-july-1/103-f80cdae3-58f6-44ef-bd3d-80ca132bd4c7 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — An unusual sight is getting ready to make a splash on the San Joaquin River near Stockton's Louis Park this Fourth of July weekend.
A wooden "ramshackle raft" called the "Flotsam" will float down the river giving a unique circus show on the water.
While it might sound odd, for the show's creator Jason Webley, the uniqueness of the Flotsam is what brings people together.
"I like promoting events and putting on shows and trying to make magical things happen," Webley said. "It's pretty cool to see it working again."
Webley, who lives on a houseboat on Washington's Snohomish River, started the Flotsam in 2019 by gathering a group of "musicians, puppeteers and circus performers" and assembling a modular raft that can be constructed and broken back down.
"Traveling on this raft from place to place by river -- I think there's something magical about it that really resonates with people and it's interesting," Webley said "The first tour was in 2019 on the Willamette River in Oregon. And then in 2020, we were going to do the Ohio River -- a big tour -- but COVID messed up everything."
While the turbulent waters of the COVID pandemic sunk Webley's idea of a big tour in 2020 and 2021, the river kept him inspired.
"I think that rivers are magical places, that they're the arteries of the earth and that the initial settlements all around the world and around this country, all followed the rivers," Webley said. "The rivers don't inform how we see things geographically so much anymore, but I think there's still this energy and charge there."
Channeling that energy and charge, Webley decided on moving forward with a plan to bring his floating circus on its first northern California tour after the pandemic.
The tour started with shows on the water in Old Sacramento on June 25 and 26. The Flotsam then made its way to Walnut Grove, Rio Vista and Bethel Island, where shows were held throughout the week.
The largest advertisement Webley made was a Facebook post, relying on word of mouth to spread the message about the free circus show.
"The word just kind of spreads and tumbles and grows," Webley said. "Our show last night in Walnut Grove, like, there were hundreds of people there somehow in this tiny little town on a Tuesday night."
Webley, his circus crew, and the Flotsam will stop on the San Joaquin River at Louis Park Saturday and Sunday for a 7 p.m. show before heading to Richmond, Oakland, and ultimately San Francisco.
"There's just something about watching these people filter down, coming close to the river to come see the thing that just really lifts my spirits," Webley said.
While the shows are free, the river circus relies on donations, which they accept on their website.
At the end of the day, Webley hopes his efforts will bring people to the rivers for an experience that can inspire.
"I can just imagine me as a 10-year-old, getting taken to the river and seeing this crazy boat," Webley said. "Knowing that it had come by the river, and I was watching this show, and then it was going to go away on the river, I think it would have turned a little key in my brain and kind of changed my ideas of what's possible in life."
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STOCKTON, Calif. — The City of Stockton is poised to celebrate Independence Day once again with the return of the city's Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Firework Show.
The parade, hosted by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, begins at 10 a.m. July 4 at the Civic Memorial Auditorium in downtown Stockton.
Directly following the parade, a free festival will kick off at the Weber Point Events Center, just feet away, culminating later in the night with a firework show.
Gates at Weber Point will open at 12 p.m. Monday and a festival featuring live music, food trucks and activities for families will continue into the night.
Fireworks are expected to light up the downtown sky starting around 9:30 p.m. and lasting roughly 20 minutes. The Weber Point Events Center will close after the firework show is complete.
Parade Route
- Start at Weber Avenue and El Dorado Street
- North on El Dorado Street to Oak Street
- Left on Oak Street to Center Street
- Left on Center Street
- South on Center Street to Weber Avenue
- Right on Weber Avenue
Two grandstands will be set up for parade viewers at the De Carli Plaza at Weber Avenue and El Dorado Street and at the Memorial Civic Auditorium.
Festival Live Music Lineup
- 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.| Blowbacks Band
- 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.| Nick Isaak Band
- 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.| Latin Magic Band
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at your home, bypassing the parades and public events, you should read up on local ordinances before buying any fireworks.
Fireworks sold at stands beginning June 28 with the California State Fire Marshal's "Safe and Sane" label are legal to use in the city of Stockton on June 28 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and June 29 through July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
While Safe and Sane labeled fireworks are legal in Stockton, they are prohibited in unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County. The only cities in the county that allow the use of safe and sane fireworks are Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy and Ripon.
With dry vegetation from years of drought and a lack of rain in California, threats of fires increase around the Fourth of July. An average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, but never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
In the city of Stockton, city leaders voted in June to increase fines for those found with illegal fireworks. Those caught with illegal fireworks in Stockton will face a $1,000 fine the first time, increasing as violations stack up.
This year, the city is also rolling out a "Social Host Liability" ordinance which would apply fines and the cost of police and fire response to properties with illegal fireworks, to the property's owner, tenant, landlord or property manager.
If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
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ATLANTA — Complaints of slow 911 response times have spurred the City of Atlanta into expanding the city’s emergency medical reach.
Following the city's planned investment to improve its 911 call center, Atlanta is now planning to open a new ambulance site to improve response.
Though it's unclear how robust the city intends the expansion to be, it's a good first step, said Michael Martin. He lost his son four weeks ago.
"He was unresponsive before the ambulance was even called," Martin said of his son.
Jonathan Chace Martin was 31, a man who helped his father and other contractors build swimming pools.
"He was a workaholic," Martin said. "Didn’t like even taking a day off."
He was at a job site on June 2 in Buckhead when he collapsed in the heat. His father says Atlanta fire units responded quickly – but an ambulance took more than 30 minutes.
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"I’m not in the business of playing the blame game, but it’s possible if they’d showed up right away, he’d still be alive. I’ll never know," Martin said.
As the number of city residents has grown, so too has the need for public safety services including police, fire and emergency medical services.
The city fire department runs some ambulances but depends on Grady EMS to handle many of its emergency medical calls. Complaints about wait times drove the city to expand its ambulance reach.
Michael Martin, still grief-stricken from the loss of his son Jonathan, says more ambulances in Atlanta can only help.
"Quicker is better. No doubt," he said.
Atlanta's new ambulance site in southwest Atlanta is expected to open around the start of 2023. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/ambulance-service-new-site-atlanta/85-14d2cad8-c00e-4457-a70c-bd4439f13753 | 2022-06-30T22:57:53 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/ambulance-service-new-site-atlanta/85-14d2cad8-c00e-4457-a70c-bd4439f13753 |
MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — The Madison County Sheriff's Office said a 1-year-old has died after being left in a hot car outside a Walgreens in Danielsville Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said it happened at the Walgreens Pharmacy at 380 General Daniel Avenue North around 1:30 p.m.
According to the sheriff's office, the mother of the child was a Walgreens employee, who went inside the store for "an underdetermined amount of time before she discovered the child in the vehicle." The sheriff's office said the 1-year-old was given emergency aid and was taken to the Piedmont Regional Hospital in Athens, where the child was pronounced dead.
The sheriff's office said this is an active investigation and it's working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to process evidence. It has also been in touch with the Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — After more than four decades, the Stockbridge Police Department formally took over law enforcement duties in Henry County Thursday.
The city is celebrating with a Change of Command Ceremony at Stockbridge City Hall Thursday night.
"We would love for the public to come out and join us for this historic event this evening here at 10 p.m. in front of city hall," said Stockbridge police Chief Frank Trammer.
Law enforcement is celebrating the resurgence of the department after 44 years of operating without the Stockbridge Police Department. It was created last year, according to Tammer.
"This is a historic event. The city of Stockbridge hasn't had its own police department in over 44 years and we look forward to providing excellent service to members of our community and being a department that is respected and appreciated by members of our community," he said.
The department was fully staffed as of May 31 said Tammer and will welcome 62 staff members, most of them from the community.
"The interesting thing is that probably 60% to 70% of our staff are actual Henry County, local Henry County residents. They were working for other agencies outside of the metro Atlanta area and had a desire to police in their own community," said Tammer.
Residents in the area can expect to see a difference in police presence starting at midnight said Tammer.
"I think that what they will see is a police department that is truly invested in community policing, that wants to partner with members of the community," he said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/stockbridge-police-department-takes-over-law-enforcement-henry-city/85-7904bbca-4e2a-4795-9201-19ca92e66ab6 | 2022-06-30T22:58:05 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/stockbridge-police-department-takes-over-law-enforcement-henry-city/85-7904bbca-4e2a-4795-9201-19ca92e66ab6 |
ATLANTA — A woman is safe after crisis negotiators helped her down from the top of a roof at the Fulton County Justice Center in Downtown Atlanta, authorities say.
Roads are in the process of being reopened, after traffic was diverted while first responders worked with the woman for nearly an hour.
Authorities found the woman just after 4 p.m. on top of the roof of the building at 185 Central Ave. SW, which is on the same block as the courthouse and a couple of blocks from the Georgia State Capitol.
A viewer shared photos of the scene of heavy police presence and road closures.
Drivers are being encouraged to avoid the area. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/traffic-fulton-county-courthouse-diverted-woman-on-roof/85-e08d355d-f13b-4743-bfee-28f1a985b0e1 | 2022-06-30T22:58:11 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/traffic-fulton-county-courthouse-diverted-woman-on-roof/85-e08d355d-f13b-4743-bfee-28f1a985b0e1 |
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