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George Thorogood and the Destroyers took to the stage of the historic Surf Ballroom on Tuesday, giving a crowd of nearly 1,400 a rollicking set including such classic hits such as "Bad to the Bone," "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" and "Who Do You Love."
"We're thrilled to be a part of George Thorogood & the Destroyers' 50th anniversary tour," said Laurie Lietz, executive director at the Surf.
Part of the "Bad All Over the World" tour celebrating 50 years of Thorogood's brand of high-energy, bluesy rock and roll, the group last performed at the Surf in 2019 as a part of its "Good to Be Bad" tour.
Thorogood and the Destroyers have held a deep respect for the roots of rock and roll since they began by playing college halls in 1973. “We started playing what we knew,” drummer Jeff Simon recalls, “a lot of Elmore James, Chuck Berry and Jimmy Reed."
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Thorogood is perhaps most known for his songs "Bad to the Bone", and "Get a Haircut," but his repertoire of cover songs can serve as a musical history lesson; his discography is peppered with covers from numerous American roots artists like Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, and Johnny Otis.
Thorogood's return to the Surf for his anniversary tour comes during the venue's own celebration of its 75th year in operation.
The Surf will next welcome country artists The Brothers Osbourne for a sold-out show Friday, July 21, and on August 26, will host the classic rockers Three Dog Night.
Alexander Schmidt is an Education/General Assignment Reporter for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at alexander.schmidt@globegazette.com or at 641-421-0527.
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A Frontena, Minn., woman has been identified as the person killed in an incident involving a "people mover" trailer as part of Winnebago Industries' Grand National Rally on Sunday.
According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, 76-year-old Joyce Engstrom was killed when a two-axle trailer with benches was being pulled by a 2017 Ford F-150 around the Winnebago lots at 1007 S. Highway 69 in Forest City. The trailer became unhooked and the tongue ran into the hitch of the truck as it stopped.
The trailer traveled backward, snapping the safety chain. Engstrom apparently attempted to jump off the trailer but was pulled underneath, causing injuries that led to her death. She was airlifted to MercyOne North Iowa.
First responders were called to the scene at 6:51 p.m. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department, Forest City Police, Fire, EMS and the Iowa State Patrol all responded to the scene.
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Both the Clear Lake Arts Center and Waldorf University in Forest City will host authors Debra Marquart, Korey Hurni, and Joshua Martin. The first event will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the Clear Lake Arts Center, located at 17 South Fourth Street in Clear Lake. The second event will take place at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Luise V. Hanson Library in the Library Lounge. Both events are free and open to the public.
Marquart, singer-songwriter, former road musician and author, is a distinguished professor of liberal arts and sciences and teaches in the M.F.A. program in creative writing and environment at Iowa State University, as well as the stonecoast low-residency M.F.A. program at the University of Southern Maine. She serves as Iowa’s Poet Laureate and the senior editor of Flyway: Journal of Writing & Environment. The author of seven books—including “The Horizontal World: Growing up Wild in the Middle of Nowhere” and “Small Buried Things: Poems.” Marquart has been featured on NPR and the BBC and has received over 50 grants and awards including an NEA Fellowship, a PEN USA Award, a New York Times Editors’ Choice award, and Elle Magazine’s Elle Lettres Award. In 2021, she was awarded a Poets Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. Her most recent books are “The Night We Landed on the Moon: Essays between Exile & Belonging” and a poetry collection, “Gratitude with Dogs under Stars: New & Collected Poems.” For more information about her, visit debramarquart.com.
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Hurni was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, and is currently an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Waldorf University in Forest City. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and his M.F.A. from Western Michigan University. Previously he has served as a poetry editor for Cream City Review and Third Coast. His work has appeared, or is forthcoming, in West Branch, RHINO, Quarterly West, and elsewhere.
Martin is a senior creative writing major that has been steadily improving his craft while at Waldorf University. Martin is usually found in the English lounge trying to improve or come up with new poems or short fiction pieces. He said he values his professor's guidance as he navigates the process of refining and evolving his writing.
Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a regionally-accredited liberal arts university. Waldorf delivers engaging learning experiences through innovative residential and online instruction, providing its students associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and certificates in the areas of business, communication, criminal justice administration, education, music, psychology, theatre, and more.
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A Clear Lake man who allegedly sexually abused and distributed meth to a minor or minors is facing 10 felony charges.
According to court records, 34-year-old Christian David Vorland has been charged with the following crimes:
- Four counts of distributing drugs near a school
- Pimping
- Five counts of third-degree sex abuse
- Assault causing bodily injury
The affidavit states the crimes happened between July 2022 and June 2023. Vorland allegedly distributed methamphetamine to 14- or 15-year-old children or possible a single child at his residence, which is located within 1,000 feet of school property (Lion's Field).
Vorland also allegedly sexually abused a 14- or 15-year-old child or children over that time frame at the same location. He is accused of soliciting prostitution of a minor to another adult male in exchange for methamphetamine and also punching a minor in the face.
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A warrant for Vorland's arrest was issued Monday and served Tuesday. No hearing has been scheduled as of Wednesday morning.
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North Iowa Mutual Aid is kicking off the Pad the Bus campaign to raise awareness for period poverty and collect period product donations for students in North Iowa. Period poverty is inadequate access to menstrual products or menstrual health education.
According to a 2021 study, nearly one in four students in the U.S. has struggled to afford period products. 51% of students have worn period products for longer than recommended; 16% of students have chosen to buy period products over food. Latino, rural, low-income, and college students are most impacted.
"We know students with inadequate access to period products are wearing them longer than recommended or are using unhygienic alternatives which can lead to health issues like infection or toxic shock syndrome," said North Iowa Mutual Aid founder and director Natasha Marquis in a press release. "We want to reduce the risk for these health issues and make sure North Iowa students don't have to miss school because they don't have access to proper period supplies."
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Donations of pads, tampons, pantiliners, menstrual cups, period underwear, and feminine wipes can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 9 at Community Health Center at 404 N. Federal Ave. in Mason City. Monetary donations can be made at NorthlowaMutualAid.org.
North Iowa Mutual Aid's mission is to meet the needs of all North Iowans by identifying gaps between current services and what people can do to support each other interdependently. Our focus areas are reducing food waste, providing easy access to fresh, healthy food, harm reduction, period equity, and encouraging people to connect with our community.
Alexander Schmidt is an Education/General Assignment Reporter for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at alexander.schmidt@globegazette.com or at 641-421-0527.
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Leman Northway is living on borrowed time, and he knows it.
Almost six years ago, Northway was diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most complex, deadly, and treatment-resistant cancers. The five-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients is only 6.9%, and the average length of survival is estimated to be just eight months.
At only 37 years old, he's experienced enough pain and desperation to last him several lifetimes.
Growing up in rural Manly and Kensett, Northway says he was quiet, nerdy and shy boy without many friends. In middle school and high school, he had hip problems that resulted in three surgeries.
"I found out pretty quickly that it didn't hurt so bad when I wasn't wearing shoes, so I started going barefoot all the time," Leman said, explaining the moniker "Barefoot Leman" by which he's known to friends.
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He met his wife, Eve, while working in a factory, and they would welcome their twin boys; Mason and Simon, 12, into the world shortly after, albeit prematurely.
"We had to spend 3 weeks in Des Moines before they were born, and then a month after in the Ronald McDonald House while they were in the NICU," he said.
Once home, the couple decided Leman would stay home with the boys. Before they started preschool, Northway found out about a new surgery for his hip, and was finally pain-free after almost 15 years.
He planned to get back to work, but tragedy came again. As he was burning weeds in his garden, Northway's pants caught fire. He would spend more than a week in the burn unit in Iowa City and would need seven surgeries to reconstruct his foot and leg.
"Now even sandals rub my scars open," he said.
A year after the fire and after his fourth burn surgery, Northway began having unbearable headaches. CT scans detected a mass in his brain, and he was diagnosed with glioblastoma and told to get his affairs in order.
"I had been living on borrowed time, the sands of cancer quickly slipping through the hourglass of my life," he said.
That was in 2017. Northway has beaten the average survival rate for his disease nearly 10 times over, but the latest scans show the tumor has grown from the size of half a sugar cube to a golf ball in three months.
Family and friends keep him positive.
"I'm knocking on death's door, but I'm still able to take my kids fishing and care for my wife and family. We are just spending the most quality time as we can together, which is what we've been doing this whole time," he said.
He spends as much time outdoors as he is able. His boys and his wife keep him occupied with fishing, swimming, nature walks, berry picking, and of course, stopping to smell the flowers.
"[We're trying to] stay occupied and not dwell on it, trying to find positive ways to use our energy. The last two summers, we've had a competition to see who can catch the littlest fish," he said.
Northway is pursuing the fourth generation of a "gene checkpoint inhibitor" therapy that uses drugs to block proteins called checkpoints, made by some types of cancer cells. Northway has been on the second generation of this type of targeted therapy for the last two years, seeking treatment at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer institution in the country.
He says his trips to Houston have been stressful and littered with cancellations, conflicts, and a late bus that at one point left him stranded for hours outside a bus station in unbearable pain.
"Leman is a simple and humble human with such an incredible soul. He has truly struggled most of his life. The financial burden to anyone struggling with cancer is hard," said Perez.
Steckman said she met Northway in Mason City, and he was "so unique and unassuming, when I found out about his health struggles, I felt he needs our support."
Northway said his treatment will include at least seven more trips to Houston, this time by plane, and he has a goal of $5,000 for travel expenses. Steckman said she would like to see enough funds raised for the entire family to join him.
"The biggest love of Leman is his family," said Perez. "His twin boys I'm sure are the driving force behind his spirit of continuing to live. Barefoot Leman is a fixture of this North Central Iowa Community. For some of us, he's an inspirational pillar. How can we not rally to help lift him up as much as we can?"
Donations can be made at gofundme.com/f/chasing-rainbows-in-a-storm-of-cancer.
Alexander Schmidt is an Education/General Assignment Reporter for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at alexander.schmidt@globegazette.com or at 641-421-0527.
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Evelyn Margaret Crone
October 21, 1920-July 8, 2023
CLEAR LAKE - Evelyn Margaret Crone, 102, died Saturday July 8, 2023, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Avenue South, Clear Lake, with Rev. Josh Link officiating.
A visitation will be held 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake. Burial will be held at Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake or St. Croix Hospice in Evelyn's memory.
Evelyn was born to John and Sophie (Orthel) Colter on October 21, 1920, on a farm north of Britt, Iowa. When Evelyn was six years old, the family moved to Britt, where she grew up and graduated from Britt High School in 1938; and attended Britt Junior College. She taught two years in a rural school in Hancock County. She worked as a dental assistant and was employed by Central States Electrical Co. in Britt for nine years.
Evelyn met her husband, Wilbur, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. They were married on November 29, 1952, at St. Patrick's Church in Britt. They farmed for 30 years in the Woden area, where they raised their family and enjoyed their friends and card clubs. When in Woden she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, guild, and Women's Club. In 1982, Wilbur and Evelyn retired and moved to Clear Lake, where they enjoyed their home on the lake. Wilbur and Evelyn spent several winters in Texas and enjoyed going to county fairs.
Evelyn enjoyed friends, coffee, card clubs, her home and flower gardens, along with keeping up with current events. A special happiness was her grandchildren.
Survivors include her three children John Crone, Granger, Iowa; Jenele Grassle, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Joanne (Chris) May, St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren Lucy, Jack and Sophia May and Will Grassle; along with several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur in 2006, sister & brother-in-law Catherine and George Nobles, and two infant grandchildren Christopher Grassle and Nora May.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave N., Clear Lake IA 50428 (641)357-2193 Colonialchapels.com.
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Fred T. Flores
March 21, 1926 - July 16, 2023
Fred T. Flores, 97, of Mason City, IA, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City, IA.
A Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St NE, Mason City. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday and will continue until the time of Fred's service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of your choosing or MercyOne North Iowa Hospice.
Fred Trujillo Flores was born March 21, 1926, in Mason City, IA, to Joseph and Emma (Trujillo) Flores. He attended Mason City High School before enlisting in the Iowa National Guard.
Fred spent his career with Lehigh Cement Company where he worked for 41 years. He began with Lehigh in 1947 and spent many years as a heavy-equipment operator until his retirement in May of 1988. He married Doris Ann (Stevens) Flores on September 6, 1973, in Glenville, MN. Together they enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Texas, Arizona, and Mexico where they would visit family and friends. Fred was a gifted trumpet player and in earlier years played with friends in a local band. He loved golfing and was a member of Highland Park's Mens Club, and also enjoyed bowling and pheasant hunting. He was proud to have earned his pilot's license and enjoyed flying any chance he could.
Fred is survived by his children Sherrie (Richard) Heid of LaPalma, CA, and Connie (Gary) Adams of Carthage, MO; siblings, John Flores, Mary Aguilera, Helen Ibarra, and Anita Martinez; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as his extended family and friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his wife Doris; daughter, Sheila Johnstone; parents, Joe and Emma; brothers, Albert Flores and Ray Flores; and two nephews.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City. 641 423-2372. ColonialChapels.com
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It is never too surprising when someone from somewhere else succumbs to the subtle charms of Tucson. Less than half of us, after all, were born here. We’ve moved to the desert from all over the world, but here is a story you don’t hear very often.
Tom Heath discovered Tucson after living for 20 years in … Tucson!
“Embarrassing,” Heath laughed, with a shake of his head. “We lived on the east side, near Wilmot and Broadway, and it never crossed my mind to go downtown and explore. What’s weird is that when I travel, I love downtowns. I walk the streets. I get to know the place. But I never did that here.”
Let the record show he has made up for a lot of lost time.
Heath now lives in Armory Park, hosts a local talk show on radio, co-owns a downtown gallery, and is the author of a new book about Tucson. Published independently late last year, “My Life Along the Streetcar” is a collection of interviews, snapshots of local businesses and flashbacks from Old Pueblo history.
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Did you know the outline of the USS Arizona on the UA Mall just barely fits the available space, with less than an inch to spare? Or that the name of the Bawker Bawker Cider House on Fourth Avenue is a nod to the owner’s chickens?
Such nuggets are sprinkled throughout Heath’s book, but they are only appetizers.
The entrées are the conversations with people who are quietly shaping life in the downtown area today.
Rick Collins and April Bourie walk us through the Presidio. We visit Mission Garden, the Food Conspiracy Co-Op, Imago Dei Middle School, some of the shops along Fourth Avenue and Main Gate Square.
Brightly designed and fully illustrated, “My Life Along the Streetcar” is a fun addition to the “Tucson” shelf in your family room bookcase.
Heath’s own story begins in 2015, when taking part in a Second Saturday celebration downtown. Chatting with friends, he learned about Presidio San Agustín del Tucson – and the cannon that is fired each month during Living History Days.
“I remember thinking, ‘Wait, they fire a cannon … every month … one block down from the county courthouse? How on earth don’t I know about this?!’”
So it began, this curiosity about his “new” hometown.
Soon, Heath saw that cannon at work in the Presidio. From there, he began walking the Turquoise Trail. He sampled downtown restaurants and attended downtown events.
“After a while, I found myself downtown all the time,” Heath said, and two years later, he began sharing his discoveries with listeners of 99.1 FM KTDT, “Downtown Radio.”
“The concept we talked about, initially, was doing 30-minute, in-studio interviews each week with people who were doing things downtown,” Heath said. “As we talked, though, the boundaries seemed a little vague. What is ‘downtown?’ Eventually, seeing how much was happening around the new streetcar, we decided that would be our footprint. The streetcar went from A Mountain to the university, so we did, too.”
“Life Along the Streetcar” still airs every Sunday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and it was the show that led to Heath’s book.
“We were on the radio, we were doing social media, we thought a book would give us one more way to tell the story,” Heath recalled. “Our plan was to publish some of the interviews we’d done on the show. We had all the transcripts. I’d always wanted to do a book. I thought it would be easy.”
Well, “easy” became three years of trial, error, revisions and re-shoots. Luckily, the pandemic lockdowns gave Heath, photographer James Portis and editor Elizabeth Weiford time to sort it all out.
“Right away I realized that if you read a transcription, sentences break in random places … grammar is often wrong … things that sound perfectly normal in conversation just don’t on a printed page.”
The solution: The book offers edited excerpts of interviews that readers can hear in full by using the QR code that accompanies each one.
There were other challenges, to be sure, but the book finally went to the printer last summer and was released in the fall. It is now available for $20 on Amazon and can be found at Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane; the Presidio, 196 N. Court Ave.; and Heath’s Tucson Gallery, 300 E. Congress Street.
Sales have exceeded expectations, Heath said, but that was never a high priority.
“I’ve probably given away more than I’ve sold,” he said. “I just want people to see what took me 20 years to see, that we live in an amazing place that has something for everybody. I was pulled in by a cannon, but for some people it might be food, gardening, a school for kids in poverty or a battleship. No matter what your passion is, chances are you can find it right here.”
FOOTNOTES
- Good news, Tucson: There is a new independent bookstore in town. Stacks Book Club opened earlier this month in the Oro Valley Marketplace, near North Oracle and West Tangerine roads. Even better news: the space includes a café and bakery. Stacks is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
- Ready, set, read! The Sealey Challenge, a monthlong readathon created by poet Nicole Sealey, will begin Aug. 1. The challenge: read one book of poetry every day, all month long. It is being co-hosted this year by the UA Poetry Center, which will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at poetry.arizona.edu.
- Attention, Jillian Cantor fans: The Tucson author's next book, “The Fiction Writer,” will be released both in hardback and paperback Nov. 28. Spoiler alert: it’s not a memoir.
Browse previous Bookmarks columns and keep up with news from the Tucson book community by following Bookmarks Arizona (@BookArizona) on Twitter.
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Officials cannot move forward with the construction of a new jail after Allen County Council members rejected a local income tax request, the commissioners said today in a statement.
The request to create a 0.2% local income tax to help fund a new jail failed today after four Allen County Council meunty Commissioners said in a statement about an hour after the council's meeting that they are “extremely disappointed" in the income tax decision.
“Without that additional revenue, we cannot move forward with the construction of a new Allen County Jail," the commissioners said.
Council members discussed the commissioners’ request at length and heard several public comments in opposition before voting.
Councilman Tom Harris, R-2nd, said approving the financial structure wouldn’t commit officials to the commissioners' plan for a $324 million jail with 1,334 beds split into five pods. Commissioner Rich Beck said the officials plan to fund $15 million of the jail costs with the budget designated for the commissioners.
Harris said he has looked at cutting one of the pods and reducing the total number of beds to 1,088, which would bring thembers voted in opposition.
The Allen Co total cost down to about $260 million. At one point, county officials had said the jail could cost $350 million.
Harris and Councilman Don Wyss, R-4th, were the only two members who supported the request. Councilmen Ken Fries, R-at large; Kyle Kerley, R-at large; Bob Armstrong, R-at large; and Josh Hale, R-1st, opposed the local income tax request.
In response to a lawsuit filed by former inmate Vincent Morris, U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty ordered the county to address inhumane conditions, including overcrowding and understaffing, at the downtown jail.
The commissioners have said the only way to address overcrowding is to build a larger facility. The commissioners are responsible for the jail building, and operations are handled by the sheriff, who is also required to make changes as part of the order.
The next status hearing for the federal court order is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 29.
The commissioners’ statement referenced a saying: ‘today’s dollars are cheaper than tomorrow’s.’
“By putting off the decision to fund a new jail at this moment in time, County Council will ultimately spend more taxpayer dollars,” the statement said. “We will continue to pursue long-term solutions to the civil rights issues of inmates as well as unsafe conditions for staff. It is required by the lawsuit, and it is the right thing to do for our community.”
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Producers of the play that Carroll High School administrators canceled intend to file a complaint with the Indiana public access counselor today because Northwest Allen County Schools denied their records request seeking emails about why their production was blocked.
Nathan Gotsch, a producer of the students' independent production of "Marian, Or the True Tale of Robin Hood," asserted the rejection defies Indiana's public records laws. He said their request was similar to a successful request from an investigative reporter.
"So why the difference in response?" Gotsch said in a statement. "What are they trying to hide?"
The Journal Gazette has sent an email to NACS seeking comment.
Luke Britt, the state's public access counselor, confirmed by email that he and Gotsch spoke Wednesday afternoon. Gotsch expressed interest in filing a complaint or informal inquiry, but he hadn't done so as of late this morning.
"I'll reserve comment on the substance for now just in case a complaint is filed," Britt said when The Journal Gazette asked for insight about possible reasons for the denied request.
The process takes about 45 days, Britt said.
Students performed the play to a sold-out crowd at Fort Wayne's outdoor Foellinger Theatre in May, months after Carroll canceled it after administrators said it became a divisive and potentially unsafe activity for students. The subsequent school board meeting attracted a standing room-only crowd , with most speakers criticizing the school for rejecting a play that included LGBTQ+ representation.
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A local convenience store sold a winning Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing worth $100,000.
Ho Ho Food Mart on East Lutton Street in New Castle, Lawrence County earned a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.
A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was also sold in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It matched five of five numbers with Power Play.
In addition to the New Castle ticket, three other players matched four of the five numbers, the Powerball, and purchased Power Play to win $100,000; and 10 players matched four out of five and the Powerball to win $50,000.
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HERSHEY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police is not immune from the staffing concerns we’ve seen in so many professions since the pandemic. It comes as more local departments rely on state police for coverage.
And while Pennsylvania State Police say their response times are as strong as ever, they’re always working to make sure it stays that way.
In a Channel 11 Exclusive, Morning News Anchor Katherine Amenta takes you inside the State Police Academy in Hershey, to show you how they’re preparing for the future and answering an ever-expanding call of duty -- on Channel 11 News at 6:15 p.m.
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PITTSBURGH — The prosecution rested its case Wednesday and the defense has started testimony in the final phase of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.
In the final phase of the trial, family members and survivors had the opportunity to speak for the first time about their loss and grief.
The judge anticipates about two to three weeks before the jury makes its final decision on whether Bowers will be sentenced to life in prison or death.
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The first witness for the defense on Wednesday was Dr. Katherine Porterfield, who talked about Bowers’ early childhood before court paused for the day.
She said Bowers had multiple traumatic life events and circumstances that put him at risk for serious mental illness.
Porterfield returned to the stand Thursday, going into great detail about Bowers’ troubled childhood.
She said that Bowers took an adverse childhood events study and that he had at least seven adverse factors that would indicate a higher likelihood of suicide, physical disease and violence.
Porterfield testified that Bowers had several admissions to psychiatric facilities throughout his childhood and was suicidal.
As an adult, she said that he had financial instability. Medical and dental problems led to opioid use, she said, and his family had concerns that he would kill himself.
“They had a lot of problems in their family and could not mobilize to help him and that really goes back to his childhood,” Porterfield said. “It really begins in childhood for him.”
Porterfield testified that Bowers had multiple, severe chronic traumatic life events and circumstances that put him at risk for the development of serious mental illness.
She said he showed signs of early, serious mental illness and emotional problems and that he did not get the care and intervention he needed and his mental health deteriorated over the course of his life.
On cross-examination, the protection noted that Porterfield has her Ph.D. and not her MD.
The prosecution read Porterfield’s notes, where she said she prefers to spend time and interview with a defendant over a period of time, yet she never talked to or interviewed Bowers and never asked the defense team if she could interview him.
They also questioned that she interviewed distant cousins who had never met Bowers.
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Allegheny County SWAT was called to Penn Hills Thursday afternoon to assist with a barricaded suspect, but was called off after no one was located inside the home.
Units were called to the 1900 block of Leechburg Road before 1 p.m.
They cleared the call around 1:30 p.m.
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Phoenix resident Amber Harris shows her engagement ring after being proposed to on Tuesday in her room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Harris sustained significant injuries Monday when she was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Chris Whitehill had the perfect proposal planned. He and his girlfriend, Amber Harris, and Harris' daughter, Rylee Eckblad, had traveled from Phoenix to Yellowstone, where he planned to get down on one knee.
But before he got around to it, a bison disrupted his best-laid plan.
In a Wednesday post on Facebook, Harris, 47, wrote the trip had been in the works for about a year.
On their first morning in the park, the trio woke up and headed to Yellowstone Lake Lodge for coffee and then walked through a field to get to the lake.
"There were a few other people and about 20 elk roaming around so we waited for them to clear before walking through the field," Harris wrote on Facebook. "About halfway to the water we noticed 2 bison. 1 on the path we were walking and the other in the opposite direction. We stopped and looked at the massive beast, about 50 yards away on the trail, hidden at first in the shadows of the (trees). We watched him drop and roll in the dirt, like a dog would. He got up on his feet and started walking then running towards us."
The bison gored Harris and she was life-flighted via helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Speaking Thursday morning with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk on "TODAY," Whitehall said, "I’ve replayed it so many times, it was such a freak accident.
"We just kept moving away, moving away. I told Amber, 'Do not run.'"
The bison closed quickly on the group.
“He struck her head-on and she was airborne," Whitehill said in an interview with Phoenix NBC affiliate KPNX. "I think she did one or two backflips in the air, and I was screaming and yelling trying to distract him. She landed pretty hard on her back.”
Harris wrote on Facebook that she sustained "7 spine fractures, bilateral collapsed lungs and bruising all over." Fortunately, she wrote, "Glory to God all my vital organs look good."
With Harris set for an extended hospital stay, Whitehill improvised. Instead of proposing in the majesty of Yellowstone, he dropped to a knee next to Harris' hospital bed and asked for her hand in marriage.
"Without any hesitation I said yes!" Harris wrote.
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With 15 people having died in crashes on Idaho roads in the last 10 days, a group of agencies in the state announced Wednesday they will take steps to educate drivers and stop aggressive driving.
The groups emphasizing road safety include the Idaho Office of Highway Safety, Idaho State Police and more than 50 law enforcement agencies around the state, according to a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department.
Now through July 30, more officers will be on the road looking for speeding, tailgating and other aggressive driving behaviors, according to the news release.
Preliminary numbers show there have been 121 roadway deaths in the state this year, with 45 of those coming since Memorial Day. Aggressive driving behavior is often a factor in fatal crashes.
The news release distributed Wednesday listed these examples of aggressive driving:
• Speeding.
• Tailgating.
• Driving too fast for conditions.
• Cutting in front of another driver and then slowing down.
• Failing to stop for red lights or stop signs.
• Failure to yield.
• Weaving in and out of traffic.
• Changing lanes without signaling.
• Blocking cars that are attempting to change lanes.
• Passing a vehicle on the wrong side of the road or on the shoulder.
• Screaming, honking, or flashing lights.
• Making hand gestures or facial expressions at other drivers.
“We all want to make it home and most Idahoans make safe choices that protect themselves and others,” Highway Safety Manager Josephine Middleton said in the news release. “It’s important that we recognize and stop the behaviors that put people at risk.”
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies released a 911 call Thursday in which a woman recounted being sexually attacked near Seminole Wekiva Trail earlier this week and attempting to chase down the aggressor.
The sex attack happened on Monday along a trail near Eden Park Road in Altamonte Springs, according to the sheriff’s office. A report shows someone had come up behind the woman, who was walking while listening to a podcast, and began “dry humping” her.
“I’m walking on the trail and listening to my earphones and it’s getting dark and this guy, like, literally had his pants pulled down,” the woman said in a 911 call. “He came up behind me—I’ve been walking, I’m walking a pretty good clip—and puts his arm around the front of my waist and yanks me toward the front of his body and is basically, like, humping me.”
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The woman goes on to tell the dispatcher she “screamed and yelled profanities in his face and chased him as closely and as fast as (she) could.”
“I chased him as far as I could and I almost got him, but he had his bike next to a bench and he jumped on his bike,” she said in the 911 call.
She added that she wasn’t injured and didn’t know if he had any weapons on him.
When asked what he looked like, she said he looked around 16 or 17 years old, had medium-length, curly hair, and wore white T-shirt with dark basketball shorts and dark-colored tennis shoes, the report reads.
Deputies said the woman told them she walks the trail multiple times a week and has never had a problem before.
While deputies weren’t able to find the man, the sheriff’s office told News 6 that it is increasing patrols in the area and detectives are actively following leads.
Last year, a similar attack happened along the trail when a man attacked a woman while she was jogging. A hat left behind by the suspect, later identified as 19-year-old William Stamper, led to his arrest weeks later.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to introduce it to a person of interest in the burglarizing of a boat last month at Orange Lake.
Surveillance video from Sun Retreats, recorded at 10:04 p.m. June 27, shows the individual cover a camera with a hat before walking in the direction of the boat, which was off screen. Equipment was stolen from the boat in the same timeframe, specifically “during the last week of June,” deputies said.
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Police identify two people found dead on the vacant Knoxville College campus
The Knoxville Police Department has identified the two people found dead inside a vacant Knoxville College building as Nora Vick, 21, of Harriman, and William Trollinger, 58, of Knoxville.
The Medical Examiner's Office hasn't determined cause of death, police department spokesman Scott Erland said.
"It is suspected that the deaths were drug-related, but that has not yet been verified," Erland said. "The toxicology reports are still pending."
The two were found dead after an unrelated fire
After Knoxville Fire Department crews on July 16 extinguished an unrelated fire in one of the former dormitories, Vick and Trollinger were found dead in a separate building on the mostly empty campus on the morning, Erland said.
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Wilbanks said crews extinguished the fire within 15 minutes of arriving. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
This building was already in poor condition from several previous fires, Wilbanks said.
The fire department has responded to the campus five times this year for fire calls, and five calls in the previous year, Wilbanks said.
Knoxville police officers responded to calls for trespassing, assault and drug violations 14 times between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, Erland said.
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Campus has had problems since college moved out
Knoxville College, which was established by the Presbyterian Church of North America in 1875 in Knoxville's Mechanicsville neighborhood, had most of its 39-acre campus shut down by the city in 2016. The city deemed the Alumni Library and the historic McMillan Chapel unsafe the following year.
Since then, the vacant buildings have sustained significant damage from multiple fires over the years. Efforts have been established to pay for the extensive restorations needed to reopen, with students taking classes online for now. The entire campus was named by Knox Heritage this year as one of Knoxville's fragile and fading properties.
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PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – A produce manager at Food City’s store in Piney Flats has earned international recognition.
Skylar Leonard was named the winner of the 2023 International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The IFPA chooses winners based off commitment to providing fresh produce, serving communities and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Leonard was chosen as the winner out of hundreds of nominations.
“They thought I was worthy enough to get this award for my contribution to the produce industry and I guess for what I bring to the table,” Leonard said. “I like to think of myself as a dedicated individual. I think that’s what they look for in this award, someone who’s dedicated to fresh produce, being innovative and having good merchandising skills.”
IFPA representatives were at the Food City in Piney Flats to meet with Leonard on Thursday ahead of an awards ceremony scheduled for October in California.
“You want your customers to feel like they’re getting a good, fresh product, and they know that they see people in here working all the time and that they care about what they’re doing,” Leonard said. “I like seeing that, and I just like feeling like I had an impact in the department.”
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ABILENE, Texas — Children, ages 6-14, will have the chance to show off their entrepreneurial skills for one day only during an upcoming free event.
The annual Children's Business Fair is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 29 at the Mall of Abilene as hosted by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
"The Chamber is proud to invite families, community members and local businesses to join in the excitement and support of our extra small business owners," Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Doug Peters said. "By attending, community members can help make a meaningful impact on the future of our business community by celebrating youthful innovation, business acumen and community engagement."
The event is being sponsored by the Abilene Teacher's Federal Credit Union.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — A new executive director has been hired for Angelo State University's Porter Henderson Library, ASU announced Thursday.
Dr. Aubrey Madler, former director of library and learning services at Texas Tech University - Costa Rica, is the new executive director of the library.
She is a native of Montana with more than 20 years of experience working in various special and academic libraries.
In addition to her post at TTU-Costa Rica, she has also served as:
- Assistant library director, Mayville State University, North Dakota
- Leadership Institute coordinator, Mountain Plains Library Association, Colorado
- Library technician, Northland Community & Technical College, Minnesota
- Senior library technician, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
She has also has served as an information specialist for the Center for Rural Health within the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and as an undergraduate instructor at Mayville State University and TTU-Costa Rica.
"I am grateful for the invitation to serve as the next executive director of the Porter Henderson Library," Madler said in the release. "ASU and the greater San Angelo community drew me in as a welcoming environment with residents who are proud of their university and city. I look forward to guiding the Porter Henderson Library through this academic environment that will feature continued renovations to our wonderful building, new services and programs, and collaborations across campus."
She was selected for the ASU post following a nationwide search by a search committee coordinated by Dr. Clifton Jones, vice provost.
"We are very excited to have Dr. Aubrey Madler join the staff of the Porter Henderson Library as the new executive director of library services," Jones said. "Her extensive experience in academic libraries and strong leadership skills make her perfectly suited to lead the library as it continues its mission to provide exceptional service and assistance to users across a full range of modalities."
Also an avid researcher, Madler has published articles, has delivered numerous lectures and presentations at professional conferences and has several ongoing projects involving intellectual freedom and impacts on student success. She is also an experienced grant writer and a contributing author for the Elsevier publishing company.
A member of the American Library Association and American Association of University Administrators, Madler also previously held leadership positions in the North Dakota Library Association, Friends of the Grand Forks Public Library and Toastmasters International.
She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Mayville State University, a Master of Library Science degree from Texas Woman's University and a doctorate in higher education teaching and learning from the University of North Dakota.
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ABILENE, Texas — The 1940s novel The Screwtape Letters is hitting the stage as a musical at 4 p.m. Sept. 30 in Abilene.
This story was originally written by author C.S. Lewis after listening to one of Adolf Hitler's speeches and it focuses on main character Screwtape as he navigates God as the "Enemy" and the devil as "Our Father Below" in a hell-based office space.
Screwtape himself will be played by Brent Harris, who previously worked as Scar in The Lion King national performance.
The show will take place at the Abilene Convention Center and has been performed for approximately 500,000 audience members across the United States and London.
This recognized work has been produced by the Fellowship for the Performing Arts and was founded by 2022 C.S. Lewis Foundation Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions in Faith and Dramatic Arts artistic director Max McClean.
Tickets are priced at $59, $69 and $99 with a $30 under 30 deal available at the box office, 1100 N. 6th St.
Groups with at least 10 members can also save money by contacting groups@fptheatre.com.
Call 325-676-6211 for additional information.
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BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Five people were hurt, including three with life-threatening injuries, after a semi-truck crashed into a line of stopped traffic near a U.S. 10 construction zone.
Michigan State Police say a 59-year-old man from Harrison was driving a Freightliner semi-truck east on U.S. 10 when he failed to slow down for traffic at a standstill near 9 Mile Road entering the construction zone around 2:55 p.m.
The semi-truck slammed into the back of a Hyundai Veloster. The chain-reaction crash also included a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and a Nissan van, which were stopped or moving slowly in a traffic backup.
A 46-year-old woman from Auburn and two 14-year-old passengers in the 2019 Traverse all sustained life-threatening injuries. A medical helicopter airlifted one of the 14-year-olds from the scene to a trauma center.
Michigan State Police said all three were listed in stable condition Thursday.
A 37-year-old man from Bay City driving the Veloster and a 56-year-old from Saginaw driving the Nissan van both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Harrison man who allegedly caused the crash, along with a 46-year-old woman from Southgate and 53-year-old man in the 2022 Traverse, all were treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.
Emergency crews closed all lanes of U.S. 10 in both directions at 9 Mile Road after the crash. The freeway reopened by Wednesday evening.
Michigan State Police will continue investigating why the semi-truck failed to slow for traffic. Investigators don't believe the driver was intoxicated when the crash happened.
When complete, police reports about the crash will be forwarded to the Bay County Prosecutor's Office for review of possible criminal charges.
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Should Battle Creek residents be able to raise bees, domestic ducks and quail?
BATTLE CREEK — The city's planning division is seeking input from residents as to what they think about allowing beekeeping — as well as adding both domestic ducks and quail to the list of allowable animals — within city limits.
Planning staff are currently drafting an ordinance to introduce to the City Commission and have launched separate online surveys on beekeeping and ducks/quail to learn what residents think about the possibility of allowing both in the city.
Each survey will take about three to five minutes to complete. The beekeeping survey is available at https://polco.us/szvb25 while the duck and quail survey can be found at https://polco.us/shd22e. Links to the surveys are also available on the city's website, battlecreekmi.gov, in city spotlights.
Deadlines to complete the beekeeping and ducks/quail survey are July 31 and Aug. 4, respectively.
Planning staff are tentatively scheduling the introduction of this ordinance, encompassing ducks, quail and beekeeping, for the Aug. 15 City Commission meeting, with final consideration of the ordinance at the Sept. 5 City Commission meeting. Neighbors will have the opportunity to share public comments on the ordinance at both meetings.
If you would like to share additional information about keeping ducks and/or quail, as well as beekeeping, in the city with planning staff, or have any questions about the process, please call 269-966-3311 or email Planning Supervisor Darcy Schmitt at dcschmitt@battlecreekmi.gov.
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For those in the Delaware area, it's that time of year again for the Delaware State Fair and this year’s theme is “Farmlands to Fair Fans.”
Visitors will be in for a treat with lots to do on the grounds of the state fair such as visit the carnival full of rides, goto the raceway and casino, see a circus show or Hollywood racing pigs and more.
Here’s your guide to everything you need to know to head to the Delaware State Fair.
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The Delaware State Fair will begin on Thursday, July 20, and last through Saturday, July 29.
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Admission to the Delaware State Fair costs $10 in-person and $10.50 online for everyone age 13 and older.
Tickets for children 6-12 are $5 in-person and $5.50 online. Children 5 and under are free.
The Delaware State Fair is also offering a five-day adult pass for $35 that can be used on any five days.
Check out the fair’s special discount days to save money.
What are the hours for the Delaware State Fair?
On Thursday, July 20, the fair’s gates opened at noon.
Starting Friday, July 21, through Saturday, July 29, the gates will open at 9 a.m. However, food vendors, most buildings and grounds entertainment will begin after 11 a.m., and livestock buildings and shows will begin after 8 a.m.
The carnival on the grounds will open at 5 p.m. on July 20, and then it will open daily moving forward at 1 p.m. and close at 11 p.m.
Delaware State Fair schedule
There are many attractions for people of all ages at the Delaware State Fair:
- Wade Shows Midway Carnival
- Hollywood Racing Pigs
- Nightly Delaware State Fair Parade
- Camel Show
- Circus Hollywood
- Live entertainment
- Exhibits
- Special Events
- Summer Concert Series
For any additional information and questions regarding the fair, visit the FAQ page.
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Parts of Philadelphia are still waiting to splash into summer as some free pools have yet to open.
NBC10 confirmed that a lack of lifeguards and staff is forcing the public swimming pools to have a delayed start to the season.
The Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report that the Parks and Recreation office is facing a backlog as hopeful new Lifeguards submitted their applications.
“For those pools still struggling to staff up, we are currently working hand-in-hand with the final group of lifeguard candidates," Parks and Rec spokesperson Maita Soukup told the Inquirer.
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Pools to open
- Stinger Square and Tustin Pool opens Thursday, July 20
- Dendy Pool and Penrose Pool open Friday, July 21
- Belfield Pool opens Saturday, July 22
- Shuler Pool opens Monday, July 31
Pools still closed
- Gathers Pool, Baker Pool, Amos Pool, M.L. King, Jr. Pool
Parks & Rec is planning for the pools that are opening later this summer to stay open longer, the Inquirer reported.
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INDIANAPOLIS — While a lucky person in California holds a $1.08 billion Powerball ticket, there are some Hoosiers that also hold winning lottery tickets.
The Hoosier Lottery announced July 20 that a winning $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at the Payless Liquors at 14580 River Road in Carmel. It also announced that a $100,000 winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway at 5610 Kentucky Avenue in southwest Indianapolis.
Three winning tickets worth $50,000 were also purchased at convenience stores across the state.
Those who purchased a Powerball ticket at the Grab n Go at 9760 Hwy 211 in Elizabeth, the BP at 6920 Mann Road in Indianapolis, and the Valero at 327 W. 5th Street in New Albany should check their tickets to see if they are winners.
Winners are reminded by The Hoosier Lottery to secure their tickets and consider meeting with a financial advisor.
The winning numbers for Wednesday, July 19, are: 7-10-11-13-24 with the Powerball of 24.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The public bathrooms in a parking lot outside the old Indiana State Museum on Alabama Street near East New York Street are closed for repairs.
The bathrooms are part of a pilot program the city is using to look at public downtown restrooms.
The small, blue shipping container has two stalls, including one that is ADA-accessible. On the side, there is also a handwashing station.
Inside the stalls, the city put purple lights to discourage drug use and a five-minute, timed lock.
NOTE: The above video is from a previous report on the restrooms opening.
The bathrooms opened in February, but 13News learned they were closed for "repairs and upgrades." The city is working with the vendor to get that done as soon as possible.
For unsheltered people looking for a restroom facility, the site at 905 Kentucky Avenue is open for use.
The unit was installed at a cost of $36,000 as the city works to "provide safe and dignified restroom and hand washing stations to the unsheltered community." The money comes from the city’s general funds.
The specific spot was chosen because it’s a popular distribution site for the city’s unsheltered neighbors.
The city said that before this, there wasn’t a downtown public restroom people could use 24/7, which often resulted in unsanitary situations.
The vendor oversees regular cleaning of the bathrooms.
A similar style bathroom is installed at the city's SPARK on the circle pocket park.
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Green algae sits along the bank of Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Green algae sits along the bank of Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted along Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted along Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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White foam washes up on shore of a beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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White foam washes up on shore of a beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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White foam washes up on shore of a beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae builds up in Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae builds up in Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae washes up along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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A clump of algae rests at the shore of Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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A deer print indented into the sands of Sandy Beach next to algae build up in Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae washes up along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae washes up along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae clings to a rock on the shore of Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae washes up along Sandy Beach at Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Signs warning of algae blooms posted at the Public Beach of Lake Mitchell on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae builds up along the shore of Lake Mitchell's Public Beach on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae builds up along the shore of Lake Mitchell's Public Beach on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Algae builds up along the shore of Lake Mitchell's Public Beach on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen ISD named Dr. Cynthia Swain its new Executive Director for Specialized Learning on Thursday, July 20.
In this position, Swain will oversee the Special Education Department, as well as the at-risk, dyslexia, 504 and homebound services.
Prior to coming to Killeen ISD, Swain served as a special education consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. She also managed special education dispute resolution and regulatory investigations for the Texas Education Agency for a decade before moving to Central Texas in 2015.
Swain worked at Temple ISD as a master teacher and action coach for new teachers. She also served in several different positions at Concordia University as well as Austin and Del Valle ISD.
Deputy Superintendent for Learning Services Jennifer Ellison stated, "Dr. Swain brings a robust portfolio of experience in Specialized Learning. We are excited to be able to utilize her knowledge as a current Instructional Leader and Action Coach. We enthusiastically welcome Dr. Swain and anticipate the positive impact she will have on our students' lives."
To view more information on Dr. Swain, visit here.
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TEMPLE, Texas — The Salvation Army of Bell County is hosting a "New in-the-Box" Air Mattress Drive on Saturday, July 29 at the McLane Center of Hope.
From 9 a.m. to noon, the facility located at 419 West Avenue G will be accepting donated air mattresses.
These air mattresses are going to help people who are moving to more permanent housing have a more quality place to sleep, as opposed to sleeping on the floor.
Corps Officer Capt. David Beckham stated, “We are asking our community neighbors to love on our clients by providing air mattresses to keep them from sleeping on the floor."
“We are unable to provide items such as this when rehousing a family or individual due to funding restrictions. We serve the entire Bell County area with more than half of the over 120 families rehoused in the last year went to the greater Killeen area and the remainder were rehoused in the Temple/Belton area," Beckham added.
According to the organization, 80 air mattresses were donated at the last drive on March 3, 2023, and all but five of them are in use.
During the drive on Saturday, The Salvation Army of Bell County will only be accepting air mattresses.
To learn more information, visit here.
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MITCHELL — With the poorest microcystin levels on record in seven years of testing, Lake Mitchell's water quality has moved to a public health warning status, according to the city.
The move from watch status to warning was issued on Wednesday, July 19, two weeks after the first watch of 2023 was announced.
The warning means that the public should avoid contact with lake water until further notice. The city did not, however, close beaches or access areas.
The city's policies dictate that a warning is issued when microcystin toxin concentrations are greater than or equal to 8 parts per billion in any testing location. Testing at Lake Mitchell on July 12 was reported at 35 parts per billion, more than four times what it was just four days earlier at its highest level of 7.9 parts per billion.
The previous recorded high for microcystin in Lake Mitchell was 29 parts per billion on Aug. 2, 2017. The toxins are produced by blue-green algae, and according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , microcystin is dangerous for the liver and as a possible human carcinogen, while it can also kill livestock and pets that drink affected waters.
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A public health watch is issued when microcystin levels surpass 4 parts per billion and are below 8 parts per billion, with warnings issued when the microcystin levels exceed 8 parts per billion. No advisories were issued regarding the lake's water quality in 2022, which is when the microcystin levels never surpassed 1.5 parts per billion at its highest point.
Water quality tests are traditionally done on Lake Mitchell weekly between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The city of Mitchell tests for E. Coli at the Public Beach, Sandy Beach and the Campground Beach. Microcystin testing is done at the Public Beach, Sandy Beach and the center of Lake Mitchell. The issuing of public health watches or warnings is based on the concentration of microcystin toxins in the lake.
The city also tests for phosphorus levels in the lake. The phosphorus count in the center of Lake Mitchell was recorded at 900 parts per billion on July 12. The phosphorus levels were at its season high of 920 parts per billion on June 21.
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The water shimmers in the early morning sunlight just next to the Casper Boat Club as attendees at the Casper Karma Yoga Festival sit very, very still.
They are all listening to the Casper Kirtan, which plays music in Sanskrit to help relax listeners and prep them for a full day of breathwork, yoga movements and socializing.
The Casper Karma Yoga Festival started four years ago, instructor Hannah Martinez told the Star-Tribune, as a collaborative final project between her and her colleague Alaina Binfit for their continuing yoga training. With a central focus on the practices of yoga and community building, they also aim to feature a community beneficiary each year as a way to give back.
This year, it was the Mercer Family Resource Center; specifically, the center’s Youth Empowerment Council.
Under a white tent in the backyard of the boat club, there are rows and rows of yogis and under them are rows and rows of yoga mats and under those mats is the earth, which is what they’re trying to connect to.
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The other elements, too: water and fire and air. Allyn Bennion, who is leading the first class of the day, talks about “becoming one with water” and “receiving what you need to from the earth, from the air, from the water.”
In an interview before the event, Martinez explained that yoga is innately spiritual, not just a physical practice. Taking care of the body also means taking care of the spirit in these practices.
“A headstand is not just this pretty pose. It’s putting pressure on the top of your head where you have the ability to connect to the pineal gland and that helps to open you to spirit,” she said. “So when we have like a calcified pineal gland, which is typically the way that it is after the age of seven years old, you become disconnected from spirituality, and so the more that we bring connection here, we can create that pressure here and help to create a release.”
Yoga, she explained, is built off of eight principles called the eight limbs of yoga, or ashtanga, which she called “a roadmap to spirituality.” They include the Yamas and the Niyamas, which encapsulate how you interact with yourself and with your world; the Asanas, which is how you practice yoga; Pranayama, which is how you control your breath; Pratyahara, which is how you draw inward; Dharana, which is how you concentrate; Dhyana, which is how you meditate; and Samadhi, which is how you find enlightenment, according to an article on Healthline.
Whether every single person at the event came for a spiritual reason or not is personal. For Martinez, she uses yoga to connect to God, who she believes is all around and in everything. Some may have just wanted to stretch out sore muscles after a long week of sitting at a desk.
For Debbie Mcgregor, who came to the festival for the first time on Saturday, her interpretation of the spiritual benefits of yoga was focused both inward and outward: self-healing and spending time with good people.
She has practiced yoga on and off for 40 years. “It’s how I keep wanting to breathe,” she said.
She’s suffered various injuries, including a brain injury and broken bones, and yoga has helped her knit herself back together.
Bennion instructs the yogis to move, to feel, to be, to have control but also enough levity to laugh at yourself when you lose your balance during a pose. She tells the attendees to wave their arms up and down until they look like butterflies trying to gain enough momentum to lift right off their mats. She ends the class by talking about mantras, saying that she wants to send “this truth of love out into the universe.”
Then they bowed their heads, and the practice was over.
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The Thyra Thomson State Office Building was evacuated after bomb threats were made Wednesday. One individual was taken into custody in connection with the incident, the Casper Police Department announced.
An unidentified suspect, who is believed to have made the bomb threats, was located and taken into custody at about 1:10 p.m., Casper police said in a press release on Facebook.
The all-clear was given at about 1:23 p.m., CPD Investigator Mike Ogden said at the scene.
Dispatchers received the first of multiple calls reporting threats, including a bomb threat call specific to the Wyoming Department of Corrections Probation and Parole, shortly after 11 a.m. the statement said.
Casper police officers and Natrona County deputies responded to the building and immediately secured a perimeter as state employees evacuated the building, according to the release.
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By noon, employees were offered shelter at an offsite building, but most of the evacuees received clearance from their supervisors to go home and await further instructions, the statement reads.
Law enforcement did interior and exterior bomb sweeps with a canine.
"We will release the building back to the manager and their security once we wrap up," Ogden said. "It looks like everything is going to be alright," he continued.
At least three agencies responded to the threat. A Star-Tribune reporter saw several Natrona County Sheriff's Office and Casper Police Department vehicles and one vehicle from the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office.
Police believe this to be an isolated incident with a single suspect, and there is "no further danger to the community," the statement said.
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Days before a nine-day jury trial was set to start, the family of a man shot and killed by Casper police near his home reached a settlement with the city, sources say.
But the payout and the cost of the over four-year legal battle remains confidential.
The trial, which was expected to take close to 70 hours, was scheduled to start on July 10, but a settlement agreement was reached sometime after June 30, court filings show.
Two Casper police officers killed Douglas Oneyear while responding to a report of a man threatening an east Casper gas station employee on Feb. 25, 2018. The department said the shooting was justified because Oneyear was carrying a sword at the time and refused to stop walking towards the officers.
Video footage from the shooting shows there was about 12 seconds between the time officers ordered Oneyear to drop the sword to when the first shot was fired. Oneyear's family argued the sword was a toy or replica and that police had opportunities to deescalate the situation.
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Oneyear had two bullets lodged in his spine and died at the scene.
Natrona County's top prosecutor ultimately described the shooting as a "suicide by cop" and ruled that the officers were justified that day.
On the first anniversary of his death, Oneyear's mother, Linda Lennen filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officers and the city, stating his constitutional rights were violated.
The suit slowly traveled through the courts before a state judge ruled that a negligence lawsuit for wrongful death could continue last year. The back-and-forth legal battle was finally brought to an end this month.
All parties have resolved all disputes and "any litigation or dispute has ended," city attorney Eric Nelson told the Star-Tribune. The city didn't "ever see" the documents relating to what the lengthy lawsuit cost, so Nelson was unable to provide those details.
"Regarding your inquiry about costs, these records are not in the possession of the City of Casper," Nelson said. "The Wyoming Association of Risk Management, our self-insurance liability pool, is the custodian of those records."
When a Star-Tribune reporter contacted the Wyoming Association of Risk Management regarding the total cost of the lawsuit and the payout, the liability pool was also unable to provide information due to the settlement's confidentiality clause.
"Due to the terms of the settlement agreement, I am unable to provide any information other than to say that the case was settled," WARM executive director Joe Constantino said.
Todd Hambrick, Lennen's attorney, was also unable to comment. Yet on June 27, Hambrick indicated that the city was attempting to push the trial date back once again, court filing shows.
"The issue to be determined in the underlying action is whether the officers were negligent in causing the death of Douglas Oneyear," Hambrick wrote. "Now, three weeks from trial, defendants file yet another petition for a writ of review..."
Three days later, Natrona County District Court Judge Kerri Johnson made a pretrial ruling. This ruling denied the city's motion to postpone the trial and a motion to bifcurate the trial, or split the trial into two stages; one of the more common divisions is determining liability in the first stage and damages in the second.
Johnson also ruled that texts and emails, evidence regarding the lack of dashcam footage and one of Lennen's key witnesses with some stipulations may be allowed to enter into the jury trial.
If there were objections to that evidence, they would be made in court, the ruling states.
Essentially, the majority of the judge's rulings went in Lennen's favor, which would have allowed her attorney a greater ability to prove her case, the court filings show.
The city asked the Natrona County District Court to make a decision without going to trial earlier this year, but that motion was denied, according to court filings.
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A California man accused of driving to Wyoming with two friends to rob a Casper Walgreens based on an idea found on Instagram, which showed them how to go for "hydros," pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning.
Joshua Slaughter, 23, pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated robbery and felony conspiracy to deliver hydrocodone, oxycodone and methadone in Natrona County District Court.
Police determined the stolen pills were worth $4,715, and Slaughter's potential sentence is 30 years.
Slaughter let out a long sigh when he sat the courtroom. He remains in the custody of the Natrona County Detention Center. Last month, his bond was set at $150,000, which at the time, his attorney argued was unfeasible.
When the judge asked Slaughter if he understood the charges he was facing, he responded, "I fully understand, sir."
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His attorney then successfully argued for a lower bond – Slaughter has no previous failures to appear, only one prior misdemeanor charge for vandalism, has a baby on the way, is the caregiver to his disabled mother and has the means to return to Wyoming for trial.
Slaughter's bond was reduced to $75,000, which the state opposed due to it being an "extraordinary, serious crime," and him being "hundreds of miles from the originating state," Assistant District Attorney Blaine Nelson said in court Wednesday.
Him and his co-defendants, Curtis Green and Charles Jemison, are suspected of driving over 1,000 miles to commit the May 26 robbery and insinuated they had a gun to take more than 3,500 opioid pills, the police investigator's affidavit states.
On May 26, a worker at the Wyoming Boulevard Walgreens reported Jemison entered the store, jumped behind the counter, and took a bag of oxycodone and everything in the safe, the affidavit states.
Slaughter was allegedly the lookout, the affidavit states. He made sure no one saw Jemison, 23, jumping the counter, and no one called the police.
The men entered a white Kia Forte out front, which was driven by 20-year-old Green, the affidavit states. The getaway car sped through Casper before getting onto Interstate 25.
A Casper police sergeant later interviewed one of the pharmacy employees on scene, the affidavit states. He reported he was pushed towards the back of the pharmacy during the alleged robbery and believed Jemison had a gun.
“Once the safe was open, the male began taking all the Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, and Methadone,” the affidavit states. “...[The employee] saw the suspect male’s hand in his hoodie pocket and it appeared the suspect male was holding a gun.”
There is no evidence that a gun was actually brought inside Walgreens, the affidavit states. But officers located a small pistol magazine and rifle ammunition while executing a search warrant on their car.
Slaughter, Jemison and Green were ultimately apprehended in Converse County.
During an interview with Casper police, Green admitted he had never heard of Wyoming before this trip, and he could not explain why the trio selected the state as their destination to carry out the alleged crime, the affidavit states.
Green told investigators he "made a stupid decision" because he needed the money.
Their idea for robbing Walgreens was allegedly inspired by an Instagram video, which explained how to rob "hydros" at Walgreens, Jemison told investigators.
“[Jemison] expressed to the group that they should go home, but they had driven 15 hours to get to Casper, so [they] talked themselves into robbing a store,” the affidavit states. “They talked themselves into trying as they had never tried to rob a store and ‘it didn’t hurt to try.’”
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DALLAS — Patient data at UT Southwestern Medical Center, including social security numbers for some, was stolen in a cyberattack on the Dallas hospital's software, officials announced Thursday.
The hospital was notified on May 30 that two days earlier, on May 28, "an unknown individual exploited a previously unidentified vulnerability within the software," allowing them to access files stored on the hospital's MOVEit server.
The hospital's privacy office confirmed that some protected health information was stolen as a result of the attack. The information included patient data that could have included name, medical record number, date of birth, name of medication, dosage of medication and prescribing provider.
A smaller number of patients could have had their social security number accessed, the hospital confirmed.
UT Southwestern officials said they were among many organizations across the country that were hit with the cyberattack that targeted MOVEit software.
Hospital officials said they are in the process of contacting impacted patients through the mail with details on what was stolen.
The total number of patients impacted was not available.
"Once the attack was detected, UT Southwestern immediately took steps to secure systems and networks and limit the amount of information housed within its MOVEit server," hospital officials said in a release.
UT Southwestern officials said they haven't been notified that the stolen data is being used "in a malicious manner."
"We deeply regret the occurrence of this incident and any worry, distress, or difficulty that it may cause you," the hospital officials said in their statement.
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DALLAS — With ongoing heat in the Texas this summer and an increase in energy demand, we've compiled a list of utility payment assistance programs available across North Texas for low-income households.
All of these resources require applications and screenings to ensure applicants meet eligibility requirements. It’s not clear what the turnaround time would from application to receiving assistance.
Here are some programs to consider:
- Texoma Council of Governments: https://www.tcog.com/energy-services/#energy
- Texas Utility Help: https://texasutilityhelp.com/updates/
- Dallas County assistance: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/comprehensive-energy-assistance-program.php
- Tarrant County assistance: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/neighborhoods/cap/energy-assistance
- Denton County assistance: https://www.ifmdenton.org/i-need-help
- Collin County assistance: https://assistancecenter.org/utility-programs
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Check out our roundup of the latest special events, music, theater, nightlife and kids events.
To submit an item, send an email to features@pantagraph.com.
Special events
Bloomington-Normal
Super Corny's World; 5:30-10:30 p.m. July 21, The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal.
Birding; 7:30-9 a.m. July 22, Hidden Creek, Sycamore Street between Fell and S. Linden St., Normal.
Farmers Market; 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. July 22, downtown Bloomington square.
Garden Walk; 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 22, 220 Garden Road, Normal.
Medici on the Rocks Festival; 4-10 p.m. July 22, uptown Normal.
Christmas in July; all day July 22, uptown Normal.
A Night for Sight; 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 22, Epiphany Farms Estate, 23676 E. 800 North Road, Downs.
2023 Legends Home Run Derby; 7 p.m. July 22, The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal.
Summer Makers Market; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 23, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Local Game Designer & Playtest Night; 6-10 p.m. July 25, Red Raccoon Games, 309 N. Main St., Bloomington.
McLean County Fair; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 26-30, The Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
PWMC Casino Night Fundraiser; 5:30-8:30 p.m., July 27, ISU Hancock Stadium Club, 211 N. Main St., Normal.
Central Illinois
Evergreen Lake Knap-In Arrowhead Making & Artifact Identification; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. July 20-22, Comlara County Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson.
3-Day Group Fitness Launch; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 22-24, Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington.
Peoria Comic & Toy Show; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 22 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 23, Exhibit Halls at Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria; $15+.
Music
Bloomington-Normal
Free Franklin Park Concerts; 7-8:30 p.m. July 20 and 27, Corner of Walnut and McLean, Bloomington.
Tim 'Magic Man' Barnes; 8 p.m. July 20, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Summer 2023 Faculty and Guest Artist Performance 1; 7:30-9 p.m. July 20, Illinois Wesleyan University, Presser Hall, 1210 Park St., School of Music, Bloomington.
RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles: Songs from Abbey Road and the Rooftop Concert Live!; 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 20, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St., Bloomington; $40-$69.
Kelly Steward & The Restless Kind; 6-9 p.m. July 21, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Brandon Santini for Jules' Birthday; 8 p.m. July 21, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Still Shine; 6 p.m., July 22, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Kurt Vile and The Violaters with Laney Jones and The Spirits; 8 p.m. July 22, The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington; 18+; $30-$40.
Infinite Soul; 8 p.m. July 22, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Emily The Band; 12-2:30 p.m. July 23, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Illinois Chamber Music Festival Faculty and Guest Artist Performance 2; 3-4:30 p.m. July 23, 1210 Park St., Prexsser Hall School of Music at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Heartland Jazz Orchestra Concert; 4-6 p.m. July 23, Broadview Mansion, 1301 S. Fell Ave., Normal.
Music for Food Concert: Summer 2023 Faculty and Guest Artist Performance 3; 6:30-7:45 p.m. July 26, St. John's Lutheran Church, 1617 E. Emerson St., Bloomington.
Open Stage w/ Maestro; 8 p.m. July 26, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Sips & Sounds - Brass Quintet; 6 p.m. July 27, Keg Grove Brewing Company, 712 E. Empire St., Bloomington; free.
Illinois Chamber Music Festival Faculty and Guest Artist Performance; 7:30-9 p.m. July 27, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1210 Parks St., Presser Hall School of Music.
Linda's Birthday (food, music, dancing); 8 p.m., July 27, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Central Illinois
Krannert Uncorked with Silverweed; 5 p.m., July 20, Stage 5 at Krannert Center, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana; free.
Steve Vai: Inviolate Tour 2023; 8 p.m., July 27, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria; $35+.
Theater
Bloomington-Normal
Disney's Newsies; 7 p.m. July 20-22 and 27; 2:30 p.m., July 23, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; $10-$20.
The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson; 7:30-10 p.m. July 20 and July 23, Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Last Action Hero; 7 p.m. July 20, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: The Tempest; 8-10:30 p.m. July 21 and July 27, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Demolition Man; 7 p.m. July 21-23 and 3 p.m. July 22-23, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
The Comedy of Errors; 7:30-10 p.m. July 22 and July 25-26, Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Central Illinois
The Sunshine Boys; through Aug. 6; 5:30-9:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays; The Barn III, 1451 Timberline Road, Goodfield; $25.
For Kids
Bloomington-Normal
Master Gardeners/Master Naturalist Program - Bird sounds & Feeders; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 20, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal.
Kinder Camp: Spy Kids STEAM; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 24-28, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal; for incoming kindergarteners.
Monday Movie Matinee: Frozen; 1 p.m. July 24, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatre for Young Audiences; 10-11 a.m. July 25, Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal.
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program - Monarchs; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 27, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal.
Central Illinois
Five Points Kids - Youth Pickleball; 1-2 p.m. July 21, Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington.
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North Street, from Uptown Circle through the intersection at Broadway and extending to west side of the Post Office building, will be signed "No Parking" after 10 a.m. and closed starting at noon on Saturday.
The roads are expected re-open around 11 p.m. A map of the closure can be found at arcg.is/1C95H0.
The event benefits the Bloomington Pub Club Rotary Foundation. It will feature craft cocktails, food, beer and live music from the '70s, '80s and '90s.
The event is cash only and admission is $7. Alcohol service is available for those 21 and up within the festival limits. Guests will be asked to show an ID at the gate and must have a wristband to purchase alcohol.
Contact Adam Fox at afox@normalil.gov or 309-454-9720 for more information.
21 photos from Children's Discovery Museum Supporter Thank You reception
Beth Whisman, Sammi Kern, ISU President Emeritus Larry Dietz, Julie Dobski
Mark Houska, Marlene Dietz, Dr. Holly Houska
Amy Pitzer, Cathy and Dennis Wentworth
Kim Schoenbein, Karen DeAngelis
Tom Good, Bob Dobski
Lynn and Neil Finlen
Surinder and Narinder Sethi, Cindy Segobiano, Sonja Reece
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DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Police Department is searching for a man they said was involved in a robbery on Thursday afternoon (July 20).
Police say the robbery happened in the afternoon hours in the 900 block of South Main Street. DPD did not share what time or where exactly the robbery happened.
The man is believed to be in his 50s or 60s and was last seen wearing a white shirt, hat, jeans, and a face mask, according to police.
Authorities said the man was driving a white work van with North Carolina tags.
Anyone with information is asked to contact DPD by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approaching any officer you see, through social media, via email, or using the crime tips app CARE.
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Back-to-school season is approaching, and several local organizations are offering events to support students ahead of their return to the classroom.
From free haircuts to back-to-school drives, there are plenty of events in our area for students and families.
Campbell County
- July 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m: Free Back To School Event at Hat Creek Equestrian. Free food and school supplies will be provided while they last. Free pony rides and tours of the facility will also be available.
Christiansburg
- Aug. 12 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Back to School Free Haircuts! at Barber and Beauty, a Paul Mitchell Salon
Danville
- Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Back to School Event at O. Trent Bronner Middle School. Free supplies will be given out until all are gone.
Lynchburg
- Aug. 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m: Back to School Drive at Hunton-Randolph Community Center. Free preselected hairstyles, haircuts, school supplies, and clothing will be provided to families and children in need.
Roanoke
- Aug. 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m: Back to School Drive at Selah Beauty Salon. School supplies and hygiene products will be given out to all kids while supplies last.
- Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m: Free haircuts and school supplies at Northside High School
Pulaski County
- July 23 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or while supplies last: “We Are All Of The Above” hosts Back to School Extravaganza at Randolph Park in Dublin. The organization is providing backpacks and school supplies for free while supplies last.
Know of a back-to-school event we missed? Email lhelkowski@wsls.com with relevant information so we can add it to the list!
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A young man who last summer rammed his motorcycle into a Lincoln Police officer on bike patrol downtown and rode away went to prison for it Thursday.
Alexander Nelson's attorney, Paul Lembrick, acknowledged the seriousness of what he'd done and the "alarming facts."
"At a surface level this sounds like something on a video game or seen in a movie. Mr. Nelson's actions certainly shocked the conscience," Lembrick said, before arguing for probation.
He said it begged the question: What caused a young 19-year-old with no real criminal history to make one bad decision after another.
The defense attorney pointed to immaturity and impulsivity common in young men his age, saying it led to his flight from officers and to him ultimately harming Officer Matthew Maguire.
Early Aug. 11, Maguire and another officer were on electric bikes in the Centennial Mall area just north of P Street when Nelson fled an officer trying to stop him in a cruiser. Nelson turned the wrong way down P Street against traffic, turned into the Centennial Mall park and sped toward the officers on the sidewalk.
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It had been the second time that night the distinctive motorcycle with green under-glow lighting had driven recklessly, then fled officers at high speeds.
This time, Nelson ran directly into Maguire, leaving the front fender of the e-bike twisted nearly 90 degrees and seriously injuring Maguire.
Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Ryan Decker said he thinks Nelson had been baiting law enforcement into contacts with him. He drove at them, got their attention, didn't stop.
He agreed it was almost a scene out of a movie or video game.
"But this is real life," Decker said. "In those video games you hit reset. ... Officer Maguire has to live with these injuries for the rest of his life. For the rest of his career."
The officer needed surgery and physical therapy for his injuries and thinks he may have a permanent disability, according to the judge.
Decker said last year in Lincoln, there were an "astronomical amount" of drivers fleeing officers, wrecks and fatalities, often involving motorcycles. As part of his job, he goes to the scenes.
"If you saw half of what law enforcement sees, what I've seen, you would never drive a motorcycle like that," he told Nelson.
Nelson, who was 19 at the time and 20 now, got away that night and tried to ditch the motorcycle. But he got caught about a week later and later pleaded no contest to attempted second-degree assault on an officer, leaving the scene of an injury accident and fleeing arrest.
On Thursday, he offered an apology, calling his actions dangerous and immature.
"And I have no one else but myself to blame," Nelson said.
He said he hopes the officer makes a full recovery if he hasn't yet and respects what he and other officers do for the community.
"I did not mean to harm anyone that night," Nelson said.
Lancaster County District Judge Kevin McManaman said he had caused a significant injury to an officer simply doing his duty to try to keep the city safe.
"Then, after hitting him, you left the scene. Again fleeing. You left him there injured. Completely unacceptable behavior."
McManaman said many crimes are impulsive and emotional.
"Nothing unique about youth in regard to that really," he said. "A lack of maturity doesn't explain all of the this."
And he sentenced Nelson to five to 10 years in prison. When he gets out, his license will be revoked for two years.
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From staff reports
The Iron Blossom Music Festival headed to Richmond on Aug. 26 and 27 has released its lineup.
The festival has also put up a limited number of single day tickets, priced at $109.50, for sale through Monday. For reference, two-day tickets currently cost $199.50.
Here is the Iron Blossom Music Festival line-up:
Lord Huron
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Saturday, Aug. 26: Headliners: Lord Huron and Noah Kahan
The Iron Blossom Music Festival is bringing Hozier, Lord Huron, Noah Kahan and a dozen other acts to town Aug. 26-27.
Hozier
Sunday, Aug. 27
Matthew E. White
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The Legendary Ingramettes
The Iron Blossom Music Festival was originally scheduled to be held at Monroe Park, but switch venues to the Bon Secours Training Center at 2401 W. Leigh St., due to "overwhelming response," according to organizers.
Concerns about the music festival being held in Monroe Park were immediately voiced, such as parking, traffic, accessibility and the size of the festival with promoters expecting around 10,000 to turn out.
The two-day music festival is organized by Charlottesville’s Starr Hill Presents , Virginia Beach’s IMGoing and Richmond’s Haymaker Productions .
Top five weekend events: Ember Music Hall opens, Legend's Anniversary Party & Greensky Bluegrass
Ember Music Hall
Friday and Saturday
Check out Richmond’s newest music venue when Ember Music Hall hosts The Barons, a Charlottesville rock ‘n’ roll band, and Ookay, a California DJ on his “You Got It” tour. Launched by the LX Group, which also owns Kabana and Nama, Ember Music Hall aims to bring a new live music experience to Richmond, specifically tailored to electronic music and DJs with 100 LED screens and a top-of-the-line sound system. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday. 309 E. Broad St. Tickets range $14.39-$23.49. (804) 404-2327 or embermusichall.com .
Courtesy of Ember Music Hall
Legend Brewing Co.'s Anniversary Party
Saturday
Wish Richmond’s oldest craft brewery a happy birthday on its 29th anniversary with an all-day party featuring music from Suggesting Rhythm, food, games, prizes and, of course, beer. Noon-8 p.m. Legend Brewing Co. 321 W. 7th St. Free entry, pay as you go. (804) 232-3446 or legendbrewing.com .
Legend Brewing Co.’s last year’s anniversary party. Courtesy of Legend Brewing Co.
Greensky Bluegrass
Thursday
Fresh off a Camp Greensky Iceland three-night affair, the five members of Greensky Bluegrass are back and touring the states, making a pit stop at Music at Maymont. Known for electrifying live performances, Greensky Bluegrass is a local favorite. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; music at 7 p.m. 1710 Hampton St. $40 in advance; $55 day of show. musicatmaymont.com .
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'Honky Tonk Laundry'
Starts Friday
Shannon Gibson Brown, left, and Debra Wagoner will take you to Nashville with the musical “Honky Tonk Laundry,” when their country characters join forces to turn their laundromat into a honky-tonk and exact revenge on those who wronged them. Times vary. Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. $55. Through Aug. 27. (804) 282-2620 or VirginiaRep.org .
Photo by Robyn O’Neill
'Something Rotten!'
Starts Friday
“Something Rotten!,” a musical comedy about two brothers trying to find theatrical success in 1595 with Shakespeare as a rival, will be performed for free at Dogwood Dell’s Festival of Arts. Friday-Sunday at 8 p.m. through July 30. 1300 Blanton Ave. (804) 646-3677 or rva.gov/parks-recreation .
Courtesy of the City of Richmond
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A Thursday morning shooting in Fairfield Court has left one man dead.
Richmond Police responded to the 2100 block of Newbourne Street around 7:22 a.m. for a report of a person shot.
Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
From the Archives: 250 photos of Richmond in the 1940s
Belle Isle
In February 1948, the 76-year-old trestle across the James River that Southern Railway used to haul coal and iron between the Old Dominion Iron and Steel mill and Tredegar Co. was being removed. A 1909 fire had ravaged the bridge, and by 1948, its remnants on the isle were determined to be a fire hazard far beyond any use.
Times-Dispatch
Bellwood Drive-In
5-20-1948: The Bellwood Drive-In Theater, under construction now four miles south of Richmond city limits, will open on or about May 27. The tower shown in the photo is 70 feet high, serving as front of the theater and screen.
RTD Staff
Bowler School
In September 1948, the first pupils entered the Bowler School. The school, at 26th and Leigh streets in Richmond, was previously the Springfield School, which taught white children. It had just been converted to a school for black youths, and more than 700 were enrolled on the first day. It was named for J. Andrew Bowler, the first pastor at Mount Olivet Baptist Church and organizer of a Church Hill school for black children in the 1880s. The building now houses the Bacon and Bowler Retirement Community.
Times-Dispatch
Cowardin Avenue Christian Recreation Center
In June 1948, four teenagers played a board game at the Cowardin Avenue Christian Recreation Center in Richmond.
Staff photo
Floods
In May 1948, flooding from heavy rains in the Windsor Shades area of New Kent County washed out a Chesapeake & Ohio Railway bed, leaving unsupported rails spanning a chasm. The flooded U.S. Route 60 is in the foreground. As much as 8 feet of water was reported on Route 60 in the area.
File photo
Glenwood Country Club
In June 1948, Mrs. C.N. Carter made a splash on the 11th hole at Glenwood Country Club in Henrico County as she blasted out of a creek. Carter was playing in a quarterfinal at the city women’s golf championship.
Staff photo
Grace Street
In July 1949, shoppers ducked into doorways or under awnings on Grace Street between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Richmond. Summer heat left the block unusually quiet for a Saturday afternoon.
Staff photo
Maggie Walker
In May 1948, Eldridge E. Scales of Maggie Walker High School conducted an elementary school band rehearsal for the Richmond public schools’ annual spring music festival, “One World Through Music.” The festival, which previously had been held in the Mosque, was postponed twice because bad weather threatened the new location at City Stadium. Despite the delays, about 8,000 people attended the show.
RTD Staff
Powerline
In June 1949, a power line on Brook Road was a tangled mess of wires after a lightning strike during a storm. About 15,000 homes in Ginter Park, Lakeside and nearby areas lost power, though it was restored within an hour.
Staff photo
Public bath house
12-31-1949: Richmond's Baths - The city keeps a close watch on the Grace Arents' baths on Oregon Hill, which cost $4,500 yearly to operate.
RTD Staff
Schools
In September 1948, as the school year started, Dick Harvey gave a playful tug to Sue Gallegher's pigtails. The new year saw an unexpected boom in registrations across the area. Bellmeade and Summer Hill schools on the Petersburg Pike saw such an increase that they considered adding staff and operating classes on two shifts.
RTD Staff
Semmes
In February 1949, a new sign indicated the nearby Patrick Henry School along Semmes Avenue approaching Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond.
Staff photo
Shawondasee
This May 1948 image shows Boy Scouts enjoying the lake at Camp Shawondasee in Chesterfield County. In May 1965, the camp shut its doors after more than 50 years serving Scouts in the region. The urbanization of Chesterfield around it, limited drinking water and a lake that didn’t hold up to a whole summer of campers led the Scouts to find a new location in Goochland County. The next year, the YMCA purchased the land, and its Camp Thunderbird still operates there today.
RTD Staff
Sixth Street Market
This June 1948 image shows the exterior of the Sixth Street Market’s meat building, built in the mid-1800s. The market itself started in the early 19th century. In the mid-1960s, the meat building, with its 42 decorative bull heads, was torn down to make way for a parking lot. Most of the bull heads were salvaged and auctioned, and the market continued in the first floor of the Blue Armory building and in various stalls along the street for another 20 years.
RTD Staff
Sixth Street Market
In July 1948, the Sixth Street Market in Richmond had an abundance of locally grown produce. Hanover tomatoes were 10 cents a pound, Crozet peaches were 2 pounds for 35 cents, and butterbeans were 70 cents a pint. Local melons were not available, and the watermelons from other states cost between 50 cents and $1, down from $2 earlier in the season. Other local vegetable prices included carrots for 10 cents a bunch, cucumbers for 5 cents each, cabbage at 5 cents per pound, and squash at 15 cents for 2 pounds.
Times-Dispatch
Streetcars on Main Street
11-27-1949: Streetcars tend to bunch in Main Street financial district and this contributed to demand for switch to motor vehicles.
RTD Staff
Swimming and diving championship
In August 1949, Mrs. Thomas Chappell executed a half-twist during the women’s competition of the state AAU Swimming and Diving Championship, held at Byrd Park in Richmond. Chappell won the springboard diving title.
Staff photo
The Mosque
This February 1949 image shows the South Lounge in the Mosque (now the Altria Theater) after its conversion to offices. At the time, the National Park Service was occupying the room that formerly hosted social events and served as a gathering spot for people attending performances.
Times-Dispatch
Trolley
In July 1948, Vincent K. Bass said goodbye to “Old 912,” an electric trolley car that had been in service in Richmond for nearly 40 years. Bass, a streetcar conductor for 42 years, was reluctantly learning to drive a bus – the following year, the city introduced a bus system to replace the streetcars. A contractor purchased this streetcar; the owner said he might use some of it for storage or as bunking quarters for some employees.
Staff Photo
Water tower
In February 1948, icicles formed a winter tableau along a water tower at Sixth and Porter streets in South Richmond.
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Stockyards
In January 1949, Virginia farmers focused their eyes on two mules that were among 169 sold at the annual auction at the Richmond Stockyards. The average price of $157.78 was down about $25 from the previous year. The top sale brought $610; the lowest, only $35.
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Richmond fires
8/14/2015: In March 1949, smoldering embers and charred, jagged walls were all that remained of the Dunlop Mills in South Richmond. The two brick buildings, which had survived damage during the Civil War, were lost to the fire, which took more than 200 firemen six hours to put out.
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Trolley
In November 1949, Richmond’s electric streetcars, which began service in 1888, were retired from service. Here, a crowd waited to board cars as they took ceremonial final trips through the city, with car signs touting the city’s new bus service. The Virginia Transit Co. spent $2.2 million on 166 buses for the new system.
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organ grinder
In October 1949, an organ grinder and his monkey entertained a young girl at the State Fair, held at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. The fair’s array of exhibits and events included motorcycle races, driving safety instruction from the state police and displays of the latest household inventions.
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Mail box
In June 1949, Carl A. Throckmorton (left) showed Richmond Postmaster Fergus McRee one of the 100 new mailboxes that would be installed at city street corners. The additions would bring the total number of receptacles to about 680, meaning no city resident would have to walk more than three blocks to deposit a letter.
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Mooer's Field
In April 1949, Richmond Mayor W. Stirling King threw out the first pitch at the Richmond Colts home opener at Mooers Field. At right, wearing the new home uniform, is Colts manager Vinnie Smith. At left is Ray Schalk, manager of the Newport News Dodgers. The Colts won the Piedmont League game 6-5.
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1940s floods
In March 1949, high water on Dock Street in downtown Richmond followed a brief flood that caused no damage. The James River crested at 13.1 feet during the afternoon but receded by 5 feet within hours.
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Cornshusk rug
In November 1949, Mrs. James Hicks of James City County and her daughter, Willie Mae, made a cornhusk doormat at home. A roughly 5-yard braid was needed to make the mat. Hicks could make about 200 in a year.
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farmer
In November 1949, eastern Henrico County farmer J.B. Alvis drove his tractor through 70 acres of soybeans. The machine cut and threshed the beans, and with the help of the boy on the back of the tractor, Alvis bagged them. According to an accompanying article, Virginia farmers produced 1.75 million bushels of soybeans the year before, which grossed them $4.1 million.
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Sixth Street Market
In September 1948, Beverly Horsley, a Miller & Rhoads fashion model, choose vegetables from a lavish display at the Sixth Street Market as part of Style Marches On, a weeklong celebration of new fall fashion in the downtown Richmond retail district.
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Tredegar
In June 1948, Dewey Picklesimer poured molten iron at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. Tredegar opened in 1837 and was a major manufacturing center for the Confederacy during the Civil War. It survived the evacuation fire of 1865 and continued as a production facility through most of the 1950s. Today the facility houses the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar.
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Sixth Street Market
In August 1948, the Buyer’s Resistance Group, mostly made up of housewives, had been organizing a boycott of local meat markets, such as this one at the Sixth Street Market in Richmond, to attempt to bring down prices. This image was taken during a normally busy time for the market, which instead was nearly empty. Similar boycotts were popping up nationally.
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Sixth Street Market
This June 1948 photograph shows the old Sixth Street Market in downtown Richmond. When it was demolished in 1964 to make way for a parking garage, two of the ornamental terra cotta bulls that lined the top of the awning were relocated to the 17th Street Market.
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Patsy Garrett
In September 1948, Richmond actress, singer and national radio show host Patsy Garrett greeted a friend downtown during her visit here. Garrett was known for her time on Fred Waring’s “Pleasure Time” radio show in the 1940s and for her recurring film and television roles in “Nanny and the Professor,” “Room 222” and the “Benji” movie series.
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boys club
In April 1948, James Phillips Schultz supervised a mumble-the-peg game played by two boys at the Richmond Home for Boys. Schultz, 81, was the oldest alumnus of the home. To celebrate the institution’s 102 birthday, alumni, families and children gathered for an afternoon program that included music , games and dancing for the children.
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Hunting
10-31-1948 (cutline):Sportsmen from Virginia and surrounding states brough their best hounds last Monday to Baskerville, near South Hill, for the twenty-sixth annual field trials of the Virginia Fox Hunters Association.
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draft
In November 1948, Army Lt. Charles D. Smith Jr. administered the oath to the first set of postwar draftees processed at the Richmond induction station at First and Broad streets. Several of the men were immediately sent to Camp Pickett in Blackstone.
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pool hall
In March 1948, W.J. Peacentini (from left), Lt. L.P. Tyler and L.C. Priddy watched M.E. Williams sink a ball during a game of pool at Firehouse No.7 on East Cary Street in Richmond. The pool table was the center of recreation for many firemen waiting for the alarm.
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Mosque pool
In October 1948, families and city officials attended a program at the Mosque pool in Richmond, which had just opened for the season. Highlights included a synchronized swimming exhibition as well as swim safety instruction. The pool was in the basement of what is known today as the Altria Theater.
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rollerskate
In November 1948, Richmond teens put on their roller skates at the Cavalier Arena with some help from city recreation department employee Jane Hemby. The department held Wednesday afternoon skating parties at the rink, which opened in June 1941 and was at MacTavish Avenue and West Marshall Street in Richmond’s West End.
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In November 1948, editors at the Richmond Times-Dispatch copy desk reviewed the first edition of the newspaper shortly after the presses rolled. Managing Editor Ben Johnston (standing) and News Editor Bill Leverty (center, in glasses) led the review. Copy boys were seated at right.
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Beavers
In February 1947, local game warden E.J. Gorman stood atop a dam in one of Chesterfield County’s nine beaver colonies. At the time, two dozen counties had beaver colonies, with an eye toward helping restore fur trapping in Virginia.
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Blues Armory
In January 1947, a newly renovated basketball court, plus improved lighting and expanded seating, awaited action at the Blues Armory at Sixth and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond. The next evening, the University of Richmond hosted the College of William & Mary. Ticket prices were $1 for adults and 60 cents for children 12 and younger.
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Boulevard
This June 1946 image shows Berrier’s Ice Cream, located at the corner of Moore Street and the Boulevard in Scott’s Addition in Richmond. Berrier’s opened a plant on West Broad Street in 1930 – an advertisement for an open house, with samples, humbly touted that it’s “not a tremendous plant, supplying thousands of gallons of ice cream a day … nothing pretentious.” The Boulevard store, which has since been torn down, did serve sundaes and cones, but its main focus was takeout ice cream and blocks of ice.
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Byrd Field
This September 1947 image shows an Eastern Air Lines plane at Byrd Field. In 1947, the city of Richmond held negotiations with the War Assets Administration for the return of the airport, which had been transformed into the Richmond Army Air Base during World War II. When the field was returned to the city, it was more than 850 acres larger than when the federal government took it over.
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C&O
On May 25, 1946, a train pulled into Main Street Station in Richmond. That afternoon marked the end of a crippling two-day national railroad strike, which had stranded passengers and cargo – local businesses were able to purchase some of the perishable foods as well as tropical fish. President Harry Truman had threatened an Army takeover of railroad facilities if the striking trainmen and engineers unions didn’t return to work.
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Central State Hospital
In July 1947, “The Soldier,” as many people called the patient of Central State Hospital near Petersburg, sat outside a sentry box he had built on the grounds. The psychiatric hospital dates to 1869, when a former Confederate facility known as Howard’s Grove Hospital was designated as a mental health facility for African-Americans.
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Central Station Post Office
This January 1946 photo shows the Central Station Post Office on Second Street in downtown Richmond, whose size increased by a third after a remodeling several months earlier.
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Churchill
On March 8, 1946, while on a trip to America, British wartime leader Winston Churchill addressed a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly in the hall of the House of Delegates. He was flanked by Field Marshal Henry Maitland Wilson (left) and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. In the background (from left) are Gov. William M. Tuck, Speaker of the House Thomas B. Stanley and Lt. Gov. Lewis “Pat” Collins II.
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City Stadium
In November 1946, female fans wearing the red and white of Thomas Jefferson High School were part of a crowd of 17,000 who watched Teejay beat John Marshall High 6-0 in the Prep Classic at City Stadium in Richmond. John Marshall got to Teejay’s one-foot line in the last minute of play but couldn’t score.
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Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street
In November 1948, traffic moved through the intersection of Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street in South Richmond. The city was planning several pedestrian safety upgrades at the busy intersection, including painted crosswalks, new signage and a fence along Hull.
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Curles Neck Dairy
This July 1947 image shows the new Curles Neck Dairy plant at 1600 Roseneath Road in Richmond. The building, which cost more than $200,000, gave the 13-year-old dairy modern features including a refreshment room that served up to 50 people, ice-cream-making facilities and curbside service. The building is now home to the Dairy Bar restaurant.
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Dixie
This October 1946 image shows heavy kraft paper, made from wood pulp, that was being converted into drinking cups at a Richmond factory. The majority of Virginia pulp and paper mills made this type of paper, which was used to make other goods. Factories were maximizing production after the war era had developed new and popular paper products.
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Elba
In March 1946, children at Elba School in Richmond visited the library to get books as their lunch dishes were washed by Principal Ethel T. Overby (second from right) and day center teacher Estelle H. Clark. Opened in 1880 in a white neighborhood, the school on West Marshall Street was designated for black students in 1927. By 1939, the school was recommended for abandonment because of its poor condition and a lack of facilities, such as a cafeteria. It was used until 1955 and later was torn down.
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Fishing
In August 1948, David Singleton fished below the spillway at Birchin Lake in Nottoway County. The soldier from Durham, N.C., eventually was rewarded with a catch of a 4-pound catfish.
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Forest Lodge
This January 1946 image shows Forest Lodge, completed in the early 1880s by Confederate Army scout John Cussons. The six-story resort hotel stood on 1,000 acres in Glen Allen on Mountain Road and boasted more than 100 rooms. It never became the success that Cussons envisioned, and after changing hands and purposes several times, it was razed in 1992. The cupola was saved and can be seen at Mountain Road and Old Washington Highway.
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Fountain
In August 1948, Samuel and William Gladden sought relief from record high temperatures in the horse watering fountain at Broad and Adams streets in downtown Richmond. The fountain was later moved and still stands at the triangle in Jackson Ward where Chamberlayne Parkway meets Adams and Leigh streets.
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Freedom Train
On Dec. 9, 1947, the Freedom Train stopped in Richmond at Allen Avenue and West Broad Street. People waited in blocks-long lines to tour exhibits of historical artifacts that included the original Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Truman Doctrine and Bill of Rights. The Freedom Train, which traveled the country between 1947 and 1949, was the first train to visit each of the 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii had not yet gained statehood). Virginians in blocks-long line await turn to tour exhibits aboard Freedom Train at Allen Avenue and Broad Street.
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Friendship Train
In February 1949, a boxcar from France’s “Merci Train,” loaded with gifts for Virginians, arrived in Richmond. The gifts – including dolls, lace, antique furniture, books, statues and paintings -- were an expression of thanks for the American "Friendship Train," which distributed food to needy Europeans in 1947. Richmonders filled two of the 12 boxcars of supplies sent by Virginia. After ceremonies at the state Capitol, the French boxcar spent a week on display downtown.
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1947 Monument Avenue
In October 1947, Richmond police considered the issue of cars parking next to the grassy medians of Monument Avenue. The city did not want to mar the beauty of the avenue with signs, even though no parking was permitted. While police strictly ticketed violators on weekdays, exceptions were made for churchgoers on Sunday mornings.
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Grocery
In September 1946, a crowd gathered outside a Richmond grocery store on a day that hard-to-get items were available. Because of rationing and shortages during World War II, shop inventory ebbed and flowed for some time afterward as the economy stabilized.
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Ice
In January 1948, ice and snow created a winter wonderland scene on the James River in Richmond. Subfreezing temperatures had chilled Eastern and Midwestern states and led to a heating oil shortage.
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Kensington Avenue apartments
In February 1947, an 18-unit apartment complex in the 2700 block of Kensington Avenue in Richmond was nearing completion.
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Main Street
This February 1946 image shows traffic along Main Street downtown. That month, a New York consultant selected by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce made a series of recommendations to improve local transit, including prohibiting parking along Main Street at busy times. As shown here, when cars were parked along the curb, drivers had to putter behind the glut of streetcars because there was no room to pass.
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Main Street
This June 1947 image shows the Virginia Fire & Marine Insurance Co. building at 1015 Main St. downtown. The company was at this location between 1861 and 1953, though the first building burned with the rest of Richmond in 1865. By 1869, the current structure, also known as the Branch Building, was completed. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered one of Richmond’s finest iron-fronted buildings.
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Mayo Bridge
On April 23, 1946, fishing enthusiasts came out to enjoy the bright sunshine on the Mayo Bridge in downtown Richmond. High temperatures matched the 1925 record of 90 degrees.
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Memorial Day parade
In May 1946, the historic Richmond Grays marched in a Memorial Day parade en route to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. The unit was organized in 1844 and served most famously in the Civil War; its history is incorporated in today’s 276th Engineer Battalion of the Virginia National Guard.
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Mules
In June 1946, James Q. Jones took his male donkey on a two-week breeding circuit through Goochland, Louisa and Hanover counties. Jones “bugled his brains out” on his Boy Scout bugle to alert nearby horse owners and members of the League for Planned Mule Parenthood of his arrival.
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Nickel prank
In October 1948, a woman tried to pick up a nickel from the sidewalk near Ninth and Broad streets in downtown Richmond – but it was a long-lasting prank. For April Fools’ Day months earlier, the firefighters at Engine Co. 3 had embedded the coin so no one could pick it up. They had been pulling a coin prank for eight or nine years, and usually someone would eventually pry it loose. For the nickel, some days could see nearly 100 people try to claim the coin.
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Oilfield
In April 1947, a portable drilling rig was set up in an oil field in Lee County in Southwest Virginia. During the decade, Lee was home to about 70 oil and gas test wells that had been drilled in the region.
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Old Manchester water works
In April 1948, the old Manchester water works at the foot of 22nd Street in South Richmond was within months of being dismantled. The plant was built in the 1890s when Richmond and Manchester were twin cities — they consolidated in 1910, and the structure was abandoned in 1914 after Richmond extended a water main into the area.
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Shawondasee
In October 1947, 85-year-old B.W. Partee (seated), caretaker at Camp Shawondasee in Chesterfield County for 26 years, was ready to retire. He was known as a storyteller, and here, he entertained E.G. McDowell, field executive of the Richmond Boy Scouts Council. Shawondasee closed in 1965 after more than 50 years serving Scouts in the region. The next year, the YMCA purchased the land, and its Camp Thunderbird still operates there.
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Shriners parades
In June 1946, 3,000 Shriners staged a parade downtown as part of the 60th anniversary celebration for Richmond’s ACCA Temple. Nearly 300 candidates for admission to the temple were present for induction rites at the event. Here, the Richmond Guard of Honor marched in the parade.
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Skyline
This August 1947 image of the Richmond skyline was published in the Richmond News Leader as a comparison with a sketch of the same skyline that was published in 1901 in the Evening Leader.
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Sledding
In February 1947, children hit the sleds at Bryan Park in Richmond to take advantage of a snow day. Snow and sleet had covered Virginia – some areas of the state received as much as 27 inches.
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State toxicologist
In January 1949, state toxicologist Sidney Kaye tested blood for lead poisoning. He joined the chief medical examiner’s office in 1947 after working in the St. Louis police department’s research lab.
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Street Sweepers
In April 1946, Richmond was conducting a citywide cleanup, even using a snowplow to scoop away years of debris from street gutters. The campaign, which began in late March, aimed to get the city back to a tidy appearance, after which officials planned to enforce litter laws, perform more regular trash collection and engage residents to help keep the city clean. A major goal of the effort was to reduce the rat population, which had risen to more than 300,000 – there were more rats than residents.
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Sunshine Sue
In October 1953, Mary Workman (holding music stand), better known as Sunshine Sue, sang with her band. From 1946 to 1957, Workman was host of the popular “Old Dominion Barn Dance” music radio show, broadcast nationally on Saturday nights on WRVA from the Lyric Theater in downtown Richmond. The program helped launch the careers of several country music stars.
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Tickets
In February 1948, a Richmond policeman placed a parking ticket on the windshield of a car that was double-parked, which prevented other drivers from leaving their spaces.
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Traffic
In August 1948, an intersection along East Broad Street in downtown Richmond reflected a new safety measure: Traffic light poles on Broad between First and 11th streets were painted with black and white diagonal stripes, with an eye toward helping drivers avoid hitting them.
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Trolley
This February 1946 image shows Richmond streetcars double-berthing at First and Broad streets downtown. Loading and unloading streetcars simultaneously at the same stop helped speed transit service, according to Virginia Transit Company officials.
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Tuberculosis ward
In April 1948, a nurse in the tuberculosis ward of McGuire Hospital in Richmond assisted a patient with a weaving project. More than a pastime, working the loom was a treatment that helped TB patients strengthen muscle. Patients typically were hospitalized for about six months.
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University of Richmond
In April 1947, University of Richmond students prepared for an open house in their lab classroom. The students named the class skeleton Josephine.
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Valentine Museum
In November 1947, the James River Garden Club sponsored a tour of five houses to raise funds to restore the gardens at the
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Fire
03-02-1948 (cutline): Rush hour crowd watches smoke pour from building at 14th and Main during fire. Traffic tied up an hour by three-alarm blaze at Casket Company late yesterday.
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Cary St
In June 1947, trucks blocked Cary Street in the wholesale produce district while passenger cars waited to get through. The Times-Dispatch ran a series analyzing Richmond’s traffic problems such as this, and reviewing a proposed expressway. Based on a survey completed by the Automotive Safety Foundation, the series indicated that the current infrastructure could not handle the predicted increase in traffic, and construction of the expressway was recommended.
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Paper
In April 1947, about 20,000 pounds of paper was collected in a drive at Dumbarton Elementary School in Henrico County, with Edward O'Brien (from left), Leroy Foster and Thomas Riggan in charge. The paper was sold, with proceeds used to purchase library books and other materials for students. The previous year, paper-drive money purchased a mimeographing machine for teacher use.
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Powhatan Hill Playground
In January 1957, Dot Perkins led a dance class in “the hut” at the Powhatan Hill playground in Richmond. The playground received the Quonset hut, a semicircular structure made out of corrugated metal, in 1947 after city officials authorized using $15,000 to erect it. It quickly became a center of extracurricular activities for area children.
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Street scene
This May 1947 image shows a street scene on Main Street near Ninth Street in downtown Richmond. At the time, cars shared the road with electric streetcars. Two years later, with the increase in buses and automobiles, the streetcar system was replaced.
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race car
In July 1947, Richmond midget car driver Cary Williams (in white T-shirt) and mechanic Charles Nigro pushed out the new Ford-Kurtiscraft car, which Nigro built, in preparation for racing at Richmond Stadium Speedway.
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Doll hospital
In December 1947, T.E. Burton Jr. diagnosed a patient at his doll hospital on Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond. Burton, a state Highway Department employee, was part-time chief surgeon at the doll hospital he ran out of his home. He got into the repair business when his two young daughters received antiquated china dolls as gifts that were badly in need of work. Burton averaged about 10 patients a week, with a busy season around the holidays.
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West Avenue
In April 1947, members of the West Avenue Improvement Association enjoyed a backyard picnic after the first day of the neighborhood’s spring cleanup campaign. From left are R.R. McKaig, Mrs. Granville Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Payne.
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Broad St.
In June 1947, Richmond officials put up warning signs near the city limits on West Broad Street to limit speeding, which was a top traffic concern at the time.
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mill
In April 1947, Ed Brooking, the 68-year-old proprietor of the Cedar Point Grist Mill in Goochland County, loaded corn into a funnel to be ground by the millstones. While his machine was old and often required maintenance, Brooking swore by the method of stone-ground corn.
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Main Street Station
In May 1947, the Main Street Station tower in Richmond was still missing its clocks, which were removed during World War II because it was difficult to find replacement parts. At the time, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway was receiving cost estimate to restore the clocks.
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Churchill
In March 1946, British wartime leader Winston Churchill’s trip to America included an address to the General Assembly. He waved to a crowd that waited in the rain to see him as his motorcade came through Capitol Square in Richmond.
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Draft
In May 1946, the future of the military draft was in question, and David Burruss, 19, of Norfolk, got lots of attention when he was thought to be the last man selected at the Richmond Armed Forces Induction Station. He was among about a dozen inductees who then headed off to Fort Meade in Maryland. (The wartime selective service act was extended, though.)
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Air Scouts
In August 1946, leaders of the three flights in the Gamble’s Hill Community Center Air Scouts received their banners at the first review of the corps held in Gamble's Hill Park. This was the only troupe of Air Scouts organized in Richmond at that time; they wore the regulation National Air Scout uniform. Pictured (from left) were pilot leader Eddie Williams, sponsor Verna Walker, pilot leader William Massie, sponsor Barbara Chandler, pilot leader Everett Webb and sponsor Virginia Blackburn. The community center was financed by Second Presbyterian Church.
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Maggie Walker
This April 1946 image shows members of the Girl Reserve Club at Maggie Walker High School in Richmond. Club activities included drama, knitting, glass painting, embroidery and sewing. From left were Laura Belle Manning, Marie Spurlock, Eloise Taylor and Gladys Claxton.
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pinball machines
In November 1946, Henrico County police seized 20 pinball machines and made multiple arrests as part of a countywide raid. The coin-operated machines were licensed for amusement only, but they had money drawers that collected from and dispensed to patrons.
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1945 Allied Victory Day
In September 1945, an Allied Victory Day parade was staged by Richmond's Chinese population and visiting Chinese residents from other cities. Several colorful floats such as this one, a Marine Corps band from Quantico, two Chinese orchestras, native costumes, high school cadet bands, and units of soldiers and sailors from nearby camps marched along the route that began at Boulevard and Monument Avenue.
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American Red Cross
In October 1942, the Richmond chapter of the American Red Cross moved into its new headquarters in the Hancock-Wirt-Caskie House at Fifth and Main streets downtown. Helping to move were Jeanne Begien (left), Evelyn Bishop (front), Mrs. Roger F. Clapp (back) and Mrs. Leland Jones (peering from back of truck).
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American Red Cross
This September 1942 image shows the uniforms of the volunteer services of the American Red Cross. From left: Georgina Marracinia, outdoor uniform; Nancy Wortham, staff assistant; Mrs. C.F. Bowles, gray ladies; Mrs. William Hall, nurses’ aide; Mrs. Livingstone, home service; Mrs. J. Scott Parrish Jr., canteen; Mrs. Robert Cabell III, production, and Mrs. Collins Denny Jr., motor corps.
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Armistice
On Nov. 11, 1942, John Marshall High School cadet sergeants M. Cohen and J.C. Fuquay played taps during a service on Armistice Day at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. They stood under the church’s service flag: Each blue star represented a church member who was on active duty in World War II, and each gold star represented a church member lost in the war. Service flags were popular for families but sometimes were used by organizations and communities.
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Belgian Friendship Building and Bell Tower
This June 1942 image shows the Belgian Friendship Building and Bell Tower at Virginia Union University in Richmond. The building served as the Belgian Pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair in New York, but because Belgium was under wartime occupation after the event, it could not be returned to the country. Belgium gifted the building to VUU -- it was reassembled on campus starting in 1941 and housed the university library for decades.
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Blackout
In February 1942, a blackout test during World War II – in case enemy aircraft flew over the city – darkened the interior of many buildings in downtown Richmond. The one-hour exercise, which covered the Richmond and Tri-Cities area, required that buildings and residences turn off lights or prevent light from being seen from the outside. Buses, ambulances and personal vehicles were also asked to remain off the roads.
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Bojangles
In August 1945, tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson showed his wife, Elaine, the house at 915 N. Third St. in which he was born. Robinson, who left Richmond at age 7 to join a traveling show, wanted to get a photo of the house so that his show business friends would believe his stories about his humble beginnings.
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Braille cookbook
In October 1959, Richmond homemaker Virginia Mann prepared a recipe from her Braille cookbook. Mann knew how to cook before she lost her sight in 1945, so her readjustment included using other senses to help prepare meals for her family of five. “Now cooking is second nature, and I just don’t stop to think about it,” she said.
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Broad Street Station
In May 1946, a passenger train pulled out of Broad Street Station in Richmond and headed to Washington. At the time, a potential labor strike was threatening service.
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Bryan Park
In June 1942, workers lifted a car – temporarily – from the middle quarry at Bryan Park. It had been stolen days earlier, and once it was pulled to the bank, Henrico County police confirmed that no one was in it. But halfway up the bank, shortly after this picture was taken, the chain broke and the car slipped back into the quarry – 32 feet of water had to be pumped out of the quarry before the car could be recovered.
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Carter Sisters
In September 1944, the Carters - Anita, June and their mother, Maybelle - gather for a song while the oldest daughter, Helen, accompanies them on the accordion.
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Cigarettes
This August 1941 image shows a woman working in a tobacco factory. An accompanying story outlined the growth of Virginia women in the workforce. Based on 1930 census data, more than 6,000 women worked in tobacco factories – the sixth-ranked source of employment for women.
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City Stadium
In June 1941, the Police Benevolent Association presented its sixth annual boxing show at City Stadium, headlined by Jimmy Webb, Johnny “Bandit” Romero, Georgie Abrams and Richmond’s Joey Spangler. A crowd of more than 10,000 watched Webb knock out Romero in the third round, and Abrams won a decision over Spangler. Tickets were $1 for general admission, $2 for reserved and $3 for ringside.
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Confederate Soldiers Home
In October 1927, John Lewis Fink, 77, the youngest soldier in the Robert E. Lee Camp Confederate Soldiers’ Home, and Sidney Jennings Robertson, 79, the next youngest, played checkers as fellow residents E.G. Tyler and P.S. Childress watched. The facility, at the corner of Grove Avenue and the Boulevard in Richmond, closed after the last resident died in 1941.
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Defense Special No. 1 train
In December 1941, the Defense Special No. 1 train stopped in Richmond at Broad Street Station. Nearly 800 local manufacturers were issued tickets to visit the eight-car train, which held an array of sample equipment that the government needed contractors to build for the war effort – such as guns, airplane and ship parts, field hospital equipment, chairs, saws and pipe fittings. The train staff interviewed and guided qualified manufacturers through the process to become a contractor.
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Draft
In April 1942, about 26,000 Richmond men ages 45 to 64 participated in the country’s fourth Selective Service registration. These men were registering at Ginter Park School. Men in this age range were not subject to military service at that time, but they were being asked about special skills to determine how they could best aid the war effort.
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Elba School
This September 1942 image shows the outside restrooms at the Elba School in Richmond. Opened in 1880 in a white neighborhood, the school on West Marshall Street was designated for black students in 1927. By 1939, the school was recommended for abandonment because of its poor condition and a lack of facilities, such as adequate interior restrooms. It was used until 1955 and later was torn down.
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Executive Mansion
1-20-1942: Mrs. Price looks on while Lucille, the mansion's cook, mixes up something special in the kitchen, which has been completely renovated during the Price administration.
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Fire
In January 1943, William H. Haskins gazed over what was left of his Health Centre Inc. bowling alley at Hermitage Road and Meadow Street in Richmond after a fire. The sprawling brick building, which opened in 1928 and housed 36 lanes, was totally destroyed.
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Gasless parade
In July 1943, gas shortages prompted the Retailers for Victory campaign to stage Richmond’s first “gasless parade” to promote the sale of war stamps, which would fund construction of the aircraft carrier Shangri-La. The event featured all manner of transportation not fueled by gas: Gov. Colgate Darden rode in an ox-driven cart, and a goat-powered wagon (center right) carried Mayor Gordon Ambler along the parade route from Monroe Park to Capitol Square.
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Grace Arents School
In June 1943, students at the Grace Arents School celebrated the end of the school year. The Oregon Hill school, which opened in 1911, honored the philanthropist for her donation of the land and $5,000 toward the building. After decades as an elementary school and later a special education school, the building has housed Open High School since 1989.
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Grace St
6-26-1942: 6th and Grace Streets looking west at 5:30pm.
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Grace Street pollution
11-9-1944: Grace Street sidewalk being cleared of today's 'black snow.' Soot and grime. Air pollution.
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Henrico Red Cross Motor Corps
In March 1942, members of the Henrico Red Cross Motor Corps participated in a test drill in uniform. The women had completed courses in basic and advanced first aid, motor mechanics and blackout driving. The motor corps was established by the American Red Cross in 1917 during World War I to transport wounded soldiers to local hospitals and deliver supplies.
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Highland Springs Volunteer Fire Department
This December 1951 image shows the Highland Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The unit was organized in July 1941 with 45 volunteers and a $6,000 fire truck. The unit moved into this building on Nine Mile Road in 1947. At far left is Fire Chief Percy L. Burnett.
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Holden Rhodes House
This September 1942 image shows the Holden Rhodes House, also known as the old Stone House, located at Forest Hill Park in South Richmond. The house, named for the noted lawyer and businessman who built it, dates to around 1840 and was made of granite from the quarries on the original estate. It was remodeled in the 1930s and for a time was home to a library. The house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, now serves as an event venue.
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Ice
In January 1943, workmen of the Virginia Electric and Power Company repaired damage from sleet and ice at Brook Road and Westwood Avenue.
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James River flood
In September 1944, Richmond city employees hurriedly made preparations for a James River flood by filling and loading sandbags. The James ultimately rose to 24.2 feet in the city after heavy rains throughout the river’s watershed.
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Magnet
In December 1945, the Virginia Department of Highways debuted its newest piece of equipment on U.S. Route 1 between Richmond and Ashland. The road magnet, moving at about 15 mph, picked up nails, spikes, tacks and other metallic objects on roads that might lead to flat tires.
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mailboxes
In March 1942, residents of the Lakeside area took down their Rural Free Delivery mailboxes, which had given way to new, smaller metal boxes on porches. Richmond delivery would be beginning as a result of annexation, in which the city added portions of Henrico and Chesterfield counties (about 16 square miles covering 22,000 residents).
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Main St
12-30-1943: Morton Marks 1217 E Main St. The block at left is between 13 & 14 on East Main St & looking East on Main. Fire.
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Mayo Bridge
In April 1941, the Mayo Bridge in downtown Richmond underwent a two-month repaving project. Tolls on the Lee Bridge were lifted for cars with city license plates to ease the inconvenience during the work. The Mayo Bridge, also known as the 14th Street Bridge, is where the original structure connected Richmond and Manchester in the late 1700s. TONING COMPLETE -- Repaving starts on Mayo Bridge. This picture shows workmen repaving the Mayo Bridge. Southbound traffic can be seen over the span. Northbound traffic has been halted during the repairs. Fourteenth Street Bridge.
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Medical College of Virginia
This November 1941 image shows the newly installed “Three Bears” statue in front of the Medical College of Virginia Hospital at the corner of 12th and Broad streets in Richmond. Noted sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington created the work, which she and her husband, Archer Milton Huntington, donated to the college. Bears are a symbol of healing in Native American culture. Decades later, the statue was moved inside to protect it.
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Melons
In May 1946, a young Randy Morris peered over a truckload of watermelons, which was en route to be sold at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in downtown Richmond.
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Military parade
In October 1942, Richmond was the site of Virginia’s largest military parade since World War II began, with more than 6,000 uniformed men and women marching along Monument Avenue and Franklin, Belvidere and Broad streets. The parade was organized as part of the nation’s drive to secure the voluntary enlistment of 18 and 19-year-olds in the war effort.
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Miller & Rhoads wagon
In March 1942, Robert Price stood beside a horse and wagon he would soon be driving for the Miller & Rhoads department store in Richmond. With the government calling for conserving tires as shortages loomed during World War II, Miller & Rhoads and Thalhimers looked to their past to find alternate ways deliver purchases to customers, as was their custom at the time.
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mobile canteen
In April 1942, Mrs. Tazewell Perrow served soup to children from Bon Air School from the first mobile canteen for Chesterfield County. The canteen also served a test “disaster supper” at the Bon Air Community House later that week. The mobile kitchen would be used to feed civilians in case of a disaster involving more than five families.
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Mobile kitchen
In January 1943, Mrs. J. Scott Parrish Jr., Gordon Sheain and Joe Brown examined a mobile kitchen that was part of the Red Cross Canteen Corps in Richmond. Red Cross members would use the canteens to feed soldiers; they practiced by feeding large groups at Richmond-area churches, parks and events. The $1,795 canteen was made possible through proceeds from a city scrap metal drive directed by Sheain and donations from WRVA listeners of Brown’s “Okay America” program. Parrish led the Red Cross canteen committee.
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Mooers
This January 1946 image shows team owner Eddie Mooers standing outside his baseball park. Located at Norfolk and Roseneath streets, Mooers Field hosted the Richmond Colts from 1942 through 1953. Mooers then converted the field into a stock car racetrack for a time before it was sold and dismantled in the late 1950s.
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Mooers Field
This March 1946 image shows Mooers Field, with grass throughout the infield but dirt beyond. Located at Norfolk and Roseneath streets, Mooers Field hosted the Richmond Colts from 1942 through 1953. Eddie Mooers then converted the field into a stock car racetrack for a time before it was sold and dismantled in the late 1950s. 3-7-1946: 'And the green grass grows all around' - the infield. But the Mooers Field outfield is mighty barren these days.
Mike O'Neil
Pamunkey Indians
This April 1941 image shows Pamunkey Indians returning with a catch of several dozen shad to the tribe’s King William County reservation. At the time, shad was the most valuable commercial food fish in Virginia waters. Sometimes as many as 1,000 fish were caught by the tribe in a 24-hour period.
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Parade
In March 1942, Richmond staged its first parade since the United States entered World War II – it honored 110 Virginia aviation cadets who were to be sworn in at the state Capitol at the conclusion of the event. The parade included a battalion of 1,000 troops from Fort Lee as well as several color guards, including the American Legion color guard seen here.
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Parking ban
In December 1942, East Main Street in downtown Richmond between First and Second streets reflected a parking ban that aimed to speed streetcar service. The ban was in effect from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. – though one car in the distance was parked illegally.
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Parking Lot Canteen
In August 1943, Thalhimers was allowing nighttime use of part of this parking area, at Seventh and East Grace streets downtown, as the Parking Lot Canteen, a place for service members to spend their evenings dancing under the stars. The dance pavilion project was financed by the Richmond War and Community Fund. Included in the experience were complimentary refreshments – and hostesses available as dancing partners for those who didn't bring their own dates.
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Quiz Kids
In September 1943, the Quiz Kids learned about railroading from RF&P engineer C.W. Shackleford (rear) during their visit to Richmond to help sell war bonds during World War II. The youths – Richard Williams (from left), Harvey Fischman and Gerard Darrow – were part of a national radio and TV series in which children with high IQs answered questions from listeners. The show was broadcast on NBC in the 1940s and ‘50s.
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Ration tokens
In February 1944, E.W. Saunders, a clerk at R.L. Christian & Co. in downtown Richmond, showed Mrs. L.E. Barber how to use ration tokens. The tokens were used during World War II to purchase rationed goods, which in the Richmond area included food, liquor, rubber and gasoline.
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Rationing
In March 1943, meat and cheese were added to World War II rationing, and Richmond butcher Herman Linas weighed 5-ounce pieces of meat that marked a typical portion. Rationing began in early 1942, with sugar among the first items targeted. Many other products followed, from vehicle tires to foodstuffs to gasoline.
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Red Cross
In August 1942, Anna Purcell (left) and Mrs. Thomas P. Bryan oversaw the surgical dressing division at the Red Cross chapter in Richmond. After the dressings were made, they were distributed all over the world.
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Richmond Quartermaster Depot
In June 1946, guard Herbert Barr fed the elk at the Army’s Richmond Quartermaster Depot at Bellwood in Chesterfield County. The land was purchased by James Bellwood in 1877, and he brought in a pair of elk from his native Canada to feel more at home. By 1941, when the Army purchased the land from Bellwood’s sons, there were 11 elk, and the sons were more concerned with the welfare of the elk than the transfer of the land. The Army agreed to take care of the elk and continues to do so to this day. The Army's elk brigade - and they can't be discharged. Herbert R. Barr, guard at the Richmond General Depot, feeds his charges.
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Robert E. Lee Camp Confederate Soldiers’ Home
In May 1941, the Robert E. Lee Camp Confederate Soldiers’ Home was closed after the last resident died. This was the scene when demolition of the buildings began, with one of the cannons visible at the facility at the corner of Grove Avenue and the Boulevard in Richmond. At one time there were at least eight cannons, and today one remains outside the former chapel, across from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Rosa D. Bowser library
In July 1942, manpower and a cart were a means of transporting new books to the Rosa D. Bowser Branch of the Richmond library during the gas-rationing days of World War II. Bowser was a prominent African-American educator and social activist in Richmond from the 1880s to the 1920s. The branch was the city library’s first that was opened to African-Americans.
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Scrap metal drive
In fall 1942, Virginia newspaper publishers sponsored a three-week scrap metal drive to aid the war effort. Here, workmen removed decorative lights – installed in 1924 and made mostly of cast iron, weighing 317 pounds each – from the front of the Richmond Newspapers building to add to the heap. Richmond exceeded its goal of collecting 15 million pounds of scrap.
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Shoe ration
In February 1943, Aaron Hyman repaired a shoe in his Richmond store. With wartime shoe rationing, cobblers were swamped with business for repairs. Hyman said that since the rationing began, his business had doubled.
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Sixth Street Market
Dec 26, 1943: Traffic jam at 6th street market, looking south from Marshall St.
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Street Sweepers
In December 1943, Richmond Mayor Gordon Ambler broke in the city’s new street sweeper, which had been on order for months. Wartime restrictions on manufacturing slowed production and delivery of the motorized sweeper, which city officials said was needed in light of the labor shortage in the streets unit of the Department of Public Works. The low bidder for the sweeper priced it at $4,325.
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Thomas Jefferson High School Cadet Corps
In May 1967, the Thomas Jefferson High School Cadet Corps marched in a parade. The corps was created in 1942 and had more than 500 cadets in the first class. The corps folded after the 1971 school year.
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Tin drive
In March 1943, workers unloaded tin cans into a storage container at the RF&P Railroad yards near Broad and Lombardy streets in Richmond. The cans were collected in the area as part of “Win With Tin” campaign during World War II. The first day yielded 30,000 pounds of tin.
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Toll house
This October 1943 image shows a home that stood near West Cary and Nansemond streets in Richmond’s Carytown area. Built around 1851, it housed a toll-gate keeper who served along what was then known as Westham Plank Road. The home later became on office for Williams & Harvey Nursery and was restored in 1967. A shopping center is on the site today.
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Trolley
In January 1945, Alma May Billings, a 22-year-old streetcar operator for the Virginia Transit Co., modeled one of the new uniforms that had been procured to end a long controversy about what the women should wear. The uniforms were gray with dubonnet trim. Drawn up by stylists for the Virginia Electric and Power Co., the uniforms initially carried a Vepco insignia, but it was soon replaced with a VTC emblem.
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Typewriter repair
In April 1945, A.J. Stephan (seated) and R.L. Anderson (left), both veterans of World War I and employees at Underwood Elliott Fisher Co. in downtown Richmond, trained recent World War II vets in the repair and servicing of typewriters.
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Virginia Department of Agriculture
In October 1942, employees J.H. Elder, Jackson P. Duggins and T.B. Martin of the Virginia Department of Agriculture’s chemistry division used an array of test equipment in the state gasoline laboratory. The lab on Governor Street in downtown Richmond was in its second year of operation, in a building that previously housed a power plant for the Capitol area.
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War bonds
In December 1942, newspaper boys Arthur (left) and Thomas Purvis of Richmond bought war bonds with money they saved from their routes. Together, the brothers bought 11 $25 bonds from R. Page French, executive vice president of Southern Bank and Trust Co.
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Water tower
In January 1946, construction continued on a 1 million-gallon water storage tank near Hawthorne Avenue and Old Brood Road in North Richmond. The tank, costing $125,000, was to be 93 feet high and 125 feet wide.
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Weiman’s Bakery
In September 1984, Willie Thompson added flour to dough at Weiman’s Bakery on Church Hill in Richmond. The bakery was opened in 1945 by Jacob Weiman and produced nearly 120,000 pounds of baked goods each month at its peak. Over the years, the bakery supplied grocery stores, brand-name bread dealers and local restaurants. After almost seven decades, Weiman’s closed in February 2013.
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Wilcox Lake
In August 1942, white visitors enjoyed a day at Wilcox Lake in Petersburg. The swimming facility was segregated, and the lake was closed by the city in 1958 to prevent integration. It was never officially reopened for swimming (though in the 1960s, fishing was permitted at the lake).
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WLEE
In November 1945, Mrs. James A Quisenberry visited WLEE radio station in Richmond to collect her $209 winnings for playing the Tello-Test quiz show. Quisenberry returned the check to studio general manager Irving Abeloff (left) in exchange for Victory Bonds. Production manager Jim Fair stood ready to hand her the bonds, which continued to be a popular way to help with the war effort.
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WLEE
In October 1945, a dedication ceremony for new radio station WLEE was broadcast from the Mosque in Richmond. From left, WLEE owner Thomas Tinsley was joined by film and stage actors Guy Kibbee and Jean Parker as well as station manager Irvin G. Abeloff.
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Women in Production Service
In June 1943, eight of the 10 members of Women in Production Service central committee met. WIPS had organized at DuPont Co.’s Spruance plant in Chesterfield County that March as part of a nationwide movement of women taking over work in factories as men served during World War II. The committee included representatives for plant management and labor, and the chairwoman reported to the Spruance War Production Committee.
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Women’s Army Corps
In June 1944, to mark the Fifth War Loan campaign, Richmond hosted a parade that included Women’s Army Corps members. The organization was formed initially in May 1942 as the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and took on its new name in 1943. Aside from nurses, the WACs were the first women to serve in the Army, and other military branches had similar groups that formed during World War II. The organization was officially disbanded as a women’s branch in 1978, with all members folding into full Army.
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Works Progress Administration
In May 1941, some Richmonders wondered why Works Progress Administration workers were digging holes and apparently refilling them with the same dirt. The effort was actually a tree-planting beautification project sponsored by the Department of Public Works. The WPA worker dug a 3x3x3-foot hole, then filled it with enriched top soil. A young tree was later planted – more than 1,000 of them.
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George Wythe
In September 1945, the sound of the bell summoned students to George Wythe School in Richmond on the first day of class.
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Laundry
In December 1945, Richmond lawyer Robert R. Merhige Jr. worked with his secretary, Mrs. Robert Wagner, to conduct inventory at a laundry on North Addison Street for which he had been appointed receiver. Merhige, who had recently been discharged from the Army Air Forces, later became a federal judge in Virginia.
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Dog
In May 1954, Scoop sniffed around the pet food aisle at a grocery store in Richmond’s West End. The store offered a large selection of pet foods, a relatively new concept for the era. The accompanying article said: “Gone, apparently, are the days that Fido took the scraps from the table and liked them.”
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fortune teller
In August 1945, Richmond News Leader reporter Irene Stickler got her palm read by a fortune teller at the newspaper office. For a story, Stickler got her fortune told by six area psychics and compared their interpretations of her past, present and future.
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Air Raid Wardens
In February 1944, a group of Lakeside air raid wardens rolled bandages for the Red Cross at the Hatcher Memorial Church on Dumbarton Road in Henrico County. During World War II, the sight of women in overalls doing what traditionally had been men’s jobs had grown familiar. And while the reverse was less common, the military’s need for surgical dressings prompted these men to help answer the call. They had taken first-aid courses, too.
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YMCA
This June 1938 image shows the old YMCA building at Seventh and Grace streets in downtown Richmond. Built in 1908, it was the center of “Y” activities for 30 years. In 1938, it was sold for $300,000, and the YMCA later relocated to West Franklin Street, where it remains today. This building was torn down after the sale, and a new one replaced it.
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Charter Change
In October 1947, as Richmonders headed home from work, Thomas Jefferson High School students distributed literature for the Junior Chamber of Commerce promoting the change to a council-manager type of city government. In the next month’s vote, the issue generated a higher turnout than the 1944 presidential election, and the new charter was approved overwhelmingly.
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Travelers Aid Society
In November 1944, Mrs. Alfred Adkins of Gordo, Ala., and her two young daughters visited the Travelers’ Aid Society in Richmond en route to Williamsburg, where her military husband was stationed. The society was a charter member of the Richmond War and Community Fund and offered travel assistance to servicemen and civilians.
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street sweepers
In June 1944, Richmond street sweepers wielded brooms along Adams Street. They were among the first 28 African-Americans hired by the city for the previously all-white field of employment.
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Dupont
In December 1944, employees of DuPont’s Spruance plant in Chesterfield County worked to find housing and transportation for company workers. During the war, the women – Mary B. Traylor (from left), Bella C. Hill and Pearl R. Kessler – helped new employees get adjusted to their jobs.
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1940s floods
In September 1944, dwellers of Richmond-area houseboats endured nature’s wrath as the James River swelled after a storm. The boats often were secured to trees or pilings, but rising floodwaters put them in jeopardy.
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Acca Temple
This July 1955 image shows the building, at Madison and Grace streets in Richmond, that once sat downtown and housed First Presbyterian Church. Completed in 1853 at the current site of Old City Hall, the building’s outer shell was moved to Madison and Grace in the mid-1880s to make room for the city building. In 1943, the Acca Shriners, who had lost the Mosque (now Altria Theater) during the Great Depression, purchased the old church building. They used it until the mid-1950s; the building has since been torn down.
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elevator
In June 1943, an executive of Atlantic Life Insurance Co. posted a sign in the elevators at the office building at Main and Sixth streets in downtown Richmond. The sign, which asked men to keep their hats on, challenged tradition – in the presence of women, men customarily removed their hats and held them to their chest. The executive felt the new policy would speed elevator service and allow for more room.
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Restaurants
In June 1943, the restaurant at a Peoples Drug Store in Richmond was bustling. The chain was founded in 1905 in Alexandria, and by 1943, there were six locations in the Richmond area, plus one in Petersburg. Many of them had lunch counters.
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Restaurants
In March 1943, teenagers visited the newly reopened Main Street Station Dining Room in Richmond, which was closed for a month to allow for remodeling required by the city. During that period, the Red Cross stepped in to supply food to World War II servicemen passing through the terminal.
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Red Cross Motor Corps
In September 1943, Richmond women participated in a Red Cross swimming program to practice personal safety, rescue and resuscitation methods.
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shoe ration
In June 1943, shoppers waited outside a Hofheimer’s shoe store on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond, eager to use their No. 17 ration coupon before it expired. Shoes were among the items rationed during World War II because of shortages of leather and rubber. In the two days before the coupon expired, Richmond shoe businesses saw thousands of customers deplete their inventories.
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Air Raid
In July 1942, Mrs. P.M. Edwards directed a group of women to a shelter during a daylight air raid test in Richmond. She was among the first women to serve as auxiliary wardens during a test.
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WWII
In May 1942, Reaville M. Brown, a government engineer from Savannah, Ga., presented his X card to E.D. Dover at Jim’s Service Station on East Grace Street in Richmond. That month, Richmond drivers were among many on the East Coast who got gasoline cards as part of World War II rationing. An X card allowed unlimited purchases and typically was available to physicians, public transportation drivers, clergy and government officials. For most car owners, their A card had limited units in 3-gallon increments.
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WWII
In June 1942, the fifth registration for the Selective Service, covering men ages 18-20, took place across the nation. Here, Walter Nelson (left), 18, and William Arnette, 20, arrived to register at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond. They were among an estimated 7,500 young Richmonders to be registered.
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Bikes
In May 1942, Rawling Davenport rode an old-fashioned bike for the Play Day program held in Richmond’s Byrd Park. The event was sponsored by the city and a Community Fund agency to encourage participation in sports.
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sampson
In January 1942, writer Emma Speed Sampson worked at her desk in her Richmond home. Sampson’s career as a well-known writer began later in life, at age 45. Her work included continuing several book series, including “Miss Minerva,” “Molly Brown,” and the Bluebird Books (“Mary Louise”) line that originated with L. Frank Baum under a pseudonym. She even wrote features for the Richmond Times-Dispatch for several years.
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Dorothy Lamour
In May 1942, actress-singers Dorothy Lamour (center), Patsy Garrett (at left) and actor Bert Lytell (at right) visited Richmond as part of a rally to stimulate sales of war bonds and stamps. They stood under a “Welcome to Richmond” sign and were flanked by Malcolm Bridges (left), the executive secretary of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and Ship Ahoy Girls Jetsy Parker and Dorothy Schoemer. The rally drew a crowd of more than 5,000.
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Rationing
In March 1942, A. Edward Campbell, state campaign manager for the United Service Organization, stood beside his new car. His purchase was the first car sale since Richmond began a car rationing program as part of the war effort during World War II.
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typewriters
In September 1942, members of Richmond Hotels Inc. donated typewriters to the War Production Board and the Office of War Information in response to an appeal for businesses to let the government have any machines they could spare.
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Bellwood
This June 1946 image shows the train depot at the Army’s Richmond Quartermaster Depot at Bellwood in Chesterfield County. The Army purchased the land from the Bellwood family in 1941 and activated the post the following year. It was heavily used during World War II – more than 800 rail cars would pass through on some days.
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Native Americans
This April 1941 image shows the old-fashioned way the Pamunkey Indians in King William County cured the shad they caught. The fish were split in half, cleaned thoroughly and nailed on boards, upon which they were allowed to dry. At intervals, salt was sprinkled over the curing fish. At the time, shad was the most valuable commercial food fish in Virginia waters.
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Fort Lee
In April 1941, the dance floor was full at the newly opened Service Club at Camp Lee in Prince George County. The dance kicked off a series that was to run three times per week, with a different battalion invited each night. About 500 service members and 125 girls attended this first dance.
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ScrapMetal
In June 1941, Richmond firefighters (from left) Charles Donnini, I.A. Butler and W.C. Gilman helped collect aluminum from Richmonders. Scrap metal drives were a popular way to support national defense and war preparation efforts.
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WWII
On Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, soldiers and sailors were called to return to their bases. This farewell scene in Richmond was a common one around the nation.
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TODAY
how to make an american son: 7:30 p.m. July 20-22 and 2 p.m. July 23, Barber Theatre, Davidson College, 310 N. Main St., Davidson. Adults, $28; seniors, $23; students, $15. With Common Thread Theatre Collective. Holly Nañes directs. Play explores what happens when the American Dream collides with the reality of immigration and family. www.commonthreadtheatre.org.
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill: July 20-23, George Washington Carver Community Enrichment Center, 950 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Asheboro. In this musical, Billie Holiday sings the songs that made her famous. Multiple dates and times. $26.73. www.rhinoleap.com.
Big Bang Boom!: 11 a.m., High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. For ages 12 and younger. Free. jim.zola@highpointnc.gov.
Thomas Rhett with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith: 7:30 p.m., Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Country music. Tickets start at $29.50, plus applicable fees. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or Coliseum Box Office.
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Shepherd Shakespeare: 10:30 a.m., Randleman Public Library, 142 W. Academy St. Free. “The Tempest.” Free. 336-318-6804.
Shepherd Shakespeare: 3:30 p.m., Seagrove Public Library, 530 Old Plank Road, Seagrove. Free. 336-318-6804.
Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents Cleopatra: 8 p.m. July 20-22, Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. $25-$45. intothearts.org/events-info or 336-747-1414.
“Judgmental, Much?” A Rapid Retelling of Pride and Prejudice: 7 p.m. July 20-21, July 27 (sensory-friendly, free) July 28, 4 p.m. July 22 and July 29, 3 p.m. July 23 (sensory-friendly, free) July 30, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. $15-$20. www.sharedradiance.org.
Eastern Music Festival—Guest Artist Master Class: 4 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Jason Vieaux, guitar. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Young Artist Orchestras: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Gabriel Beavers, bassoon.$13. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend—The Road to Statesville: 7 p.m. July 20-22 and July 27-29 and 3:30 p.m. July 23, Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 N. Center St., Statesville. $20. Historical fiction performed live on stage. Live old time music throughout the play by Third Wheel. Enter code DOOLEY for $4 discount on each ticket. www.centerstagealliance.org.
The Legacy Motown Revue: 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St., Mount Airy. $15 or free with annual pass. Children 12 and younger who are accompanied by parents or guardians are admitted free. 336-786-7998.
FRIDAY
Free Concert, Zinc Kings (Piedmont Blues): 6-7:30 p.m., High Point Museum & Historical Park, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. 336-889-2787, Ext 26.
Moderate Level Hip Hop Class & Brunch: 1 p.m., Carver High School, 3545 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem. Free. With Triad Cultural Arts and Arts Council. qshavers@icloud.com.
Eastern Music Festival—Guest Artist Master Class: 4 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Drew Petersen, piano. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Young Artist Orchestras: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Grant Cooper, conductor. $13. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Chess in the Park: 6-8 p.m. July 21, LeBauer Park Market Square, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free chess night with Chess Grand Master, Gabriel Flom. Bring your chessboard. gsoparksandrec@greensboro-nc.gov.
Fairground Fridays: 7-11 p.m. July 21 and July 28, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Free parking at Gate 5 on Deacon Boulevard. Free admission. Music, dancing, games and prizes. www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks.
Asheboro Zookeepers v. High Point-Thomasville HITOMS: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. 336-460-7018.
Tribute Concert to Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty: 7-9 p.m., Liberty Showcase, 101 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro. With Lynn’s granddaughter and Twitty’s grandson. $35-$65. 336-524-6822.
Main Event Band: 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St., Mount Airy. $15 or free with annual pass. Children 12 and younger who are accompanied by parents or guardians are admitted free. 336-786-7998.
SATURDAY
Movie at the Park: 8:15 p.m., Hester Park, 3615 Deutzia St., Greensboro. Bring seating. Watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Greensboro Police Department’s grill team will be grilling up free hot dogs and hamburgers. 336-373-2937.
ecoExplore Entomology program: 11 a.m., High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. For ages 12 and younger. Free. jim.zola@highpointnc.gov.
Downtown Greenway Walking Tour: 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Complete a four-mile loop. Learn about Greensboro’s history, public art, economic impact, community stories, future projects and more. Register. tinyurl.com/DGwalktours. To volunteer, email chelsea.phipps@greensboro-nc.gov.
Greensboro Pop Culture Con: 10 a.m., Special Events Center at Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. $10, children 10 and younger, free. Tickets available at the door.
Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest: 2-10 p.m., on Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Free admission. Food, beer garden, wine and more. Bring seating. 336-623-2110 or cadams@edennc.us.
Youth Catfishing Event: 8:40 a.m.-noon, 6540 Service Road, Yadkinville. For children 15 and younger. Hot dog lunch at noon. Reserve spot. With Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation. 336-682-3456.
Christmas in July with the Asheboro Zookeepers Baseball Team: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. Cohosted by the Heart of NC Visitors Bureau and the North Carolina Zoo. Bring unwrapped, new toys for Toys for Tots and receive tickets for prize baskets, goodies, etc. 336-460-7018.
Eastern Musical Festival—Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Cause Célèbre: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Will showcase the talents of guest artist pianist Drew Petersen playing music by Ravel, and a world premiere by Paul Frucht featuring EMF’s concertmaster and violinist Jeff Multer, and EMF’s Associate Principal cello player Julian Schwarz playing with the Eastern Festival Orchestra. Concert prelude, 7:15 p.m. Dana Lawn. $45. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Mesmerizing Melodies—Two Pianos, Four Hands: 2 p.m., Music Academy of North Carolina, 1327 Beaman Place, Suite 100, Greensboro. Free. Joe Di Piazza and Patricia Gray present a program of three works for two pianos, four hands by Milhaud, Rachmaninoff and Lutoslawski. info@musicacademync.org.
Summer Fest 2023: 1-7 p.m, 141 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. With Carolina Tap House. Family friendly event with food trucks, face painting, bounce house and more. Free. 336-610-7687.
Opening Reception—Living in the Ordinary World: 4-6 p.m. July 22, GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Exhibition presents photographs by North Carolina photographer John Rosenthal. Covers 40 years of the artist’s works, from early images of New York City in black and white to his renowned series on Hurricane Katrina to recent color photographs of coastal landscapes. Ten North Carolina photographers as well including Rob Amberg, Catherine Carter, Alan Dehmer, Carolyn DeMeritt, Tama Hochbaum, Gadisse Lee, Elizabeth Matheson, Holden Richards, Lori Vrba and Wojtek Wojdynski. 336-333-7460.
Reynolda Sidewalk Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants, 2201 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. 336-758-5584.
“SOULiloquies: Stories of Underground Legends,” Opening Ceremony and Introduction: 4-6 p.m., Stephen D. Hyers Theatre in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Interactive exhibit that combines visual art with performance art to share stories of legendary or historical figures in various communities. This version of “SOULiloquies” highlights Greensboro’s own Logie Meachum, a blues musician and storyteller. creativegreensboro.com.
Live Theatre at Andy Griffith Playhouse: 7 p.m. July 22, July 24, also 3 p.m. July 23, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy. “Mary Poppins.” $20-$25. www.surryarts.org.
City Sunsets Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 26, City Center Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Free. www.greensborodowntownparks.org/post/city-sunsets.
The Parrot Heads of the Triad presents “The Slice of the Island Life”: 4-10 p.m., Last Resort, 513 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem. $5 donation entry. Food trucks, raffles, silent auction, game, prizes with three Trop Rock bands. Benefits SPCA of the Triad. Dog friendly. www.thelastresortnc.com.
SUNDAY
Concert: 6 p.m., Hester Park, 3615 Deutzia St., Greensboro. Free. Sahara Reggae Band. www.creativegreensboro.com.
Eastern Musical Festival—Guest Artist Master Class: 4 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sheila Browne, viola. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Young Artist Percussion Ensemble: 1 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Also, piano recital at 3 p.m. and guitar summit at 5 p.m. All are free. Also, EMF String Fellows Recital at 8 p.m. $13. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
A Conversation on AI: 2-4 p.m., Artworks Gallery, 564 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem. Owens Daniels speaks about the new works in his current Artworks Gallery exhibition, “AI: Art Innovation,” now open and free to the public. 336-723-5890.
MONDAY, JULY 24
A Discussion on the American Civil War in Alamance County with John W. Guss: 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 24, Graham Civic Center, 503 McGee St., Graham. Free. Register. www.cityofgraham.com/historical-museum.
NF with special guest Cordae: 8 p.m., Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Tickets start at $49.50, plus applicable fees. Rap music. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or Coliseum Box Office.
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with 9th Wonder—A Master Class and Panel Discussion: 6 p.m. July 24, Reynolds Place Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. Free. Advanced ticket reservations required. www.intothearts.org/campus-events.
Eastern Musical Festival—Pay What You Can: 8 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Summer Concert: 7-8:30 p.m., 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. Mason Lovette Band. Family friendly. Free. 336-626-1277.
TUESDAY, JULY 25
Free Outdoor Fitness Classes with the YMCA of Greensboro: 6 p.m., Morehead Park Trailhead, 475 Spring Garden St., Greensboro. Text OUTDOOR to 844-765-7664 to receive updates and weather cancellations.
Best of Salem Band: 7:30 p.m., Salem Square, Old Salem, 649 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Free. Enjoy favorite Salem Band selections from past concerts. Pre-concert music, 6:45 p.m. by The Salem Band Brass Quintet. Rain date: July 28. www.salemband.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Young Artist Chamber Music Recital: 1:30 and 6:15 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Eastern Chamber Players: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. $35. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Asheboro Zookeepers v. High Point-Thomasville HITOMS: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. 336-460-7018.
Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Winston-Salem Dash: 6:30 p.m., First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade St., Greensboro.
High Point Rockers vs. Lancaster Barnstormers: 6:35 p.m., Truist Point, 301 N. Elm St., High Point.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
Eastern Musical Festival—Young Artist Chamber Music Recital: 6:30 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival—Classical Guitar Summit: 8 p.m., Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. $35. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Winston-Salem Dash: noon, First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade St., Greensboro.
High Point Rockers vs. Lancaster Barnstormers: 6:35 p.m., Truist Point, 301 N. Elm St., High Point.
Owl Release at Graham Regional Park: 11 a.m., Graham Regional Park (at the shelter), 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River. Free. All ages. A Barred Owl owlet that fell from its nest is done with rehab and ready to be released back into the wild. www.nc-claws.org.
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GREENSBORO — A 23-year-old man who was critically injured Saturday morning in a car crash on Interstate 40 has died, Greensboro police said in a news release.
Jaylen Armon Hough was driving his Honda Accord east on I-40 near Sandy Ridge Road just after 9 a.m. Saturday when his car ran off the road and to the right, struck an embankment and overturned, police said.
He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police were notified Wednesday that Hough had died from those injuries.
The Greensboro Police Crash Reconstruction team is investigating. No additional details are available at this time.
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GREENSBORO — Guilford County Schools’ only all-girls high school has been officially closed.
School board members voted to close both the Middle College at Bennett and Peeler Elementary School at their meeting Tuesday night. The votes was unanimous among the eight board members present. Vice Chairwoman Bettye Jenkins was absent.
Neither the Middle College at Bennett, nor Peeler had any remaining students.
The Middle College at Bennett, the district’s only all-girls school, launched in 2003 as the result of a partnership between Guilford County Schools and Bennett, a small, historically black women’s college, located in Greensboro.
In 2019-20, the school had 128 students, but things started to unravel during the pandemic.
Ahead of the 2020-21 school year, Guilford County Schools hoped to have students back in class for in-person learning, at least for part of the year, while Bennett College had plans to stay virtual all year. In response, Guilford County Schools chose to limit the program to then-rising juniors and seniors.
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Rising 10th graders at the time were offered other options and rising ninth graders weren’t enrolled. That pattern continued in 2021-22, with Guilford County Schools again not bringing any new classes in, leaving seniors as the only remaining class for the 2021-22 school year.
District leaders said they did open up applications for new freshmen for the 2022-23 school year, but not enough applied to be able to restart the program that year.
Deena Hayes-Greene, the chairwoman of the school board, said last summer that she spoke with some parents of rising ninth-graders who were disappointed that their children wouldn’t be able to attend.
And she added that she’s heard great things from graduates about how the school has positively impacted the trajectories of their lives. And in general, she said, Guilford County Schools’ middle colleges can provide a great alternative for students who would not thrive in a traditional high school setting.
Still, like other board members, Hayes-Greene stood in support of Superintendent Whitney Oakley’s recommendation to officially close the school.
In explaining the recommendation to officially close this summer, district leaders said Bennett’s class schedule just doesn’t fit well with the school district’s schedule. For example, leaders said, Bennett holds some classes in the early evening, as opposed to district’s daytime setup. And, district leaders said, Bennett operates on a hybrid model, with one day of face-to-face instruction and four days of remote instruction each week.
“We know that for the vast majority of our students, they need face-to-face instruction,” Oakley said.
In a joint statement from the college and the district, Bennett College president Suzanne Walsh said both are committed to girls’ education and opportunities for young women to experience college.
“At this time, the Bennett College restructured semester as minimesters with a block schedule and hybrid model do not perfectly align with the structure and requirements of the school system,” Walsh said. “We commend Guilford County Schools for their commitment to educating young women and look forward to future opportunities for partnership.”
Oakley emphasized the district’s gratitude for Bennett’s investment in Guilford County Schools students over the years and its continued support of the district.
Oakley told the school board that the facilities master plan calls for eventually opening a single-gender leadership academy for grades 6-12, and so the issue could be revisited in years ahead. Male and female enrollment across all the middle colleges is roughly even, district leaders said.
Peeler Elementary School students moved in to Bluford Elementary School’s building in 2018, after Peeler’s building was hit by a tornado, with the two schools existing side-by-side in one building. The district chose to gradually shrink the Peeler Elementary program by not letting additional students in over the following years.
Only fifth graders remained enrolled as Peeler students this school year, and they had their last day of elementary school in June.
The district has demolished the prior Peeler building and is building a new yet-to-be named Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School on the Peeler site in East Greensboro. It is set to replace both Peeler and Hampton, another school damaged by the tornado.
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GREENSBORO — Heavier traffic is expected today on Greensboro's interstates and some other roads due to a Thomas Rhett concert scheduled for this evening.
Rhett is a country artist known for hits like "It Goes Like This" and "Die a Happy Man."
The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum.
The state transportation department expects a higher number of vehicles on I-40 East and West, I-85 North and South, I-73 North and South, US 29 North and South, West Gate City Boulevard in both directions and other surrounding roadways. Transportation, police, and Coliseum Complex leaders recommend anyone going to the concert arrive at least an hour early and they encourage carpooling.
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Gather GVL named a top 10 food hall in the country by USA Today. Here's what sets it apart
According to USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, Gather GVL is among Best Food Halls in America.
The food hall, known for its family friendly atmosphere where local restaurateurs and brewers hone their craft, ranked sixth out of 10 in the list.
Gather GVL was just behind Minneapolis' The Market at Malcolm Yards and surpassed food halls in Nashville, Baltimore, San Diego and San Antonio.
USA Today noted the food hall's ability to gather people together through the love of food, as well as the vibrant collection of shipping containers filled with over 10 food and beverage vendors.
Also noted were Gather GVL's pet-friendly policies on select days and how Greenville foodies can enjoy sushi, burgers and lobster rolls in its outdoor space.
Mack Cross, who founded the food hall alongside his father, Doug Cross, in February 2020, said Gather GVL's outdoor seating ― and setting ― helps it stand out.
"There weren't any others on the list that had that characteristic," he said.
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In a similar philosophy to other food halls, Cross believes Gather GVL's focus on helping other local businesses garner exposure makes it authentic.
"We really focus on the local community and businesses that need an opportunity in downtown Greenville that would otherwise not have the chance to do that," he said.
The food hall opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced nationwide restaurant closures. Cross credits Gather GVL's adaptable, outdoor concept as a key to its success during trying times for the food service industry. Cross also credits Gather's employees.
With over 300 food halls to choose from in the US, Cross is honored to be nominated among the best.
"Most people living in Greenville for a while are really familiar with Gather GVL," he said. "But I am sure there are many others across the country who are not. If they find themselves in Greenville, hopefully they'll want to check it out."
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com
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CARLISLE, Pa. — It’s a literal and figurative extra layer of security.
"It's unfortunate that you have to account for that now in society but we're doing it," said Nathan Harig, assistant chief of administration at Cumberland Goodwill EMS.
Bulletproof vests are now part of the uniform for the ambulance company's paramedics.
“They are sized to each individual crew member and new crew members will annually go through sizing so they can get one that protects them as best as possible," explained Harig.
Nearly 50 vests were recently delivered to Cumberland Goodwill. They were paid for by a $49,000 grant.
Harig says the decision wasn’t made lightly.
“It came down to [in] the past four years, we’ve seen a steady rise in the number of active shooting incidents, incidents of violence, mass protests, it really became prudent that we make sure we’re reacting to what’s changing in society," he explained.
Harig says it's important to him that they give crew members the tools to stay safe in any situation.
“In reality, it’s knocking on someone’s door at 3 a.m. because their medical alarm went off but they’re not expecting anyone because it was an accident, those are the situations we’ve seen elsewhere paramedics and EMTs get shot," he said.
The vests are stocked in each ambulance but the decision to actually wear one is being left up to each individual paramedic for now.
Harig says company policy strongly suggests certain times when all EMTs should have one on.
“We just want them to be safe," he added.
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LEMOYNE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday notified Cumberland County’s Vector Control Office of a positive mosquito sample for West Nile Virus, county officials said.
The positive sample was collected in Lemoyne Borough and is the second positive result for the county this year.
According to county officials, residents can help prevent the spread of WNV by:
- Using mosquito repellants and wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants
- Taking extra precautions around dusk, the peak of female mosquito feeding
- Securing window and door screens to prevent mosquitos from entering your home
- Dumping stagnate water around your property
- Treating water sources that cannot be drained with mosquito dunks that contain Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), which kill larvae. These products are safe for use around humans and pets; and can be found at hardware stores and other local retailers.
Mosquitos are infected with WNV when feeding on infected birds. They transmit the disease to other birds, animals, and humans.
Cumberland County’s WNV program utilizes an Integrated Pest Management Plan which controls mosquitoes while limiting health risks and protecting the environment. Vector Control continues to collect, monitor, and treat water habitats, the county said.
The virus is not spread person-to-person. One in five people infected with West Nile Fever develop mild symptoms including aches, fever, skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. With rest and fluids, most people recover in a few days.
Less than one percent of infections develop into the life-threatening West Nile Encephalitis. Severe case symptoms include a high fever, headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, disorientation, tremors, and convulsions. This infection requires immediate medical treatment.
For more information, visit cumberlandcountypa.gov/1064/West-Nile-Virus
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from May 12.
The long, enduring saga of the Colonial Park Mall had another twist or two this week.
The owner of the Lower Paxton Township retail space successfully paid the $319,539.06 in unpaid sewer, stormwater and administrative fees owed the Township in time to avoid a sheriff's sale scheduled for Thursday afternoon, solicitor Steven Stine confirmed Thursday. The payment was made 25 minutes before the Wednesday afternoon deadline, Stine said.
Meanwhile, the pending sale of the retail property, announced in April, is off for now, according to reporting by Pennlive.
A Maryland company that had an agreement in place to buy the mall has terminated the deal, which was still in the diligence phase and had not been finalized.
The owner of Timonium-based Stonewall Capitol, which was looking to buy the mall, told Pennlive the deal was off, but expressed hope that it still might be finalized eventually.
According to Pennlive, the prospective buyer said there were still some "open issues" that needed to be resolved. While the group declined to specify those issues, communication with the Kohan Retail Investment Group remains open and ongoing.
The purchase of the mall could lead to redevelopment that would include space for retail, restaurants, apartments, for-sale condo units, a hotel, and a medical office building.
For now, those plans are on hold.
The potential sale of the mall only included the main mall building, and not the site of the Boscov's store, the former Sears location, and five other buildings on the property that are not owned by Kohan Retail.
Boscov’s previously confirmed that it will stay at the mall no matter what the outcome of the sale.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man wanted for more than a month for assaulting another person with a fork during an altercation at a Lancaster Township home was taken into custody this week, Manheim Township Police said.
Mark Anthony Ressel, 51, is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the alleged incident, which occurred on June 11 on the 1000 block of Grofftown Road, according to police.
The victim told police that they had been in an argument with Ressel that turned physical. During the altercation, Ressel allegedly grabbed a fork and threw it at the victim, police said. The fork lodged in the victim's right cheek, causing a puncture wound.
The victim also sustained multiple contusions around the left ear and neck in an altercation with Ressel the previous day, police claim.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Ressel had fled the scene prior to officers' arrival and remained at large since the alleged incident, but was arrested on Thursday, police said.
He is awaiting a preliminary hearing following his arraignment.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif — Eight men were arrested after an undercover operation to prevent child sex crimes, the Roseville Police Department said Thursday.
The two-day operation was led by the police department with the help of its Crime Suppression Unit.
The men were booked into the South Placer County Jail on suspicion of attempting lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14, arranging to meet with a minor for a lewd purpose and arriving at the meet location.
RESOURCES
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
- Voice: (800) 799-7233
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
- Voice: (888) 373-7888
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
- Voice: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
- California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
- W.E.A.V.E.: Women Escaping a Violent Environment 1-866-920-2952
- RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
- NSVRC: National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- National Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE 1-800-656-4673
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — There’s a relatively new and free way to get around South Lake Tahoe that came about as part of the deal for the new event center.
It’s called Lake Link and the micro-transit service turns one on July 22. Lake Link Director Scott Nelson says they’ve given over 130,000 rides to locals and visitors in just one year.
“It's about 12 square miles. We go from Al Tahoe Boulevard, which most people recognize as Denny's and Ross, all the way past the casinos to the sushi, pier, lake village area,” said Nelson.
He says their goal is to keep more cars off the road. They also plan to electrify their fleet in the next two years, as well as expand it in the future.
It's a private company paid for by public and private partnerships, and they serve locations across the country.
“Park City, Jackson Hole, Idaho Falls, every ski resort in Colorado, and we go all the way around the lake. We don't join services with our brothers and sisters in Incline, Tahoe City, all the way up to Tahoma, but we do serve the entire lake,” said Nelson.
You can use an app or call their customer service line to schedule a ride. Nelson and the team average about 400 rides a day and on big weekends like the Fourth of July, they had even more rides and increased the fleet size to accommodate more people.
On July 3, they did over 550 rides; and nearly 700 on July 4.
“Once you get to your resort of choice, you can park your car and use us. You might want to enjoy a couple of cocktails, have a nice dinner and whatnot. We can be your solution,” said Nelson.
To schedule a ride, download the Lake Link app or call the customer service line. They’re open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Fridays.
There is also a sister micro-transit service called TART Connect, which stands for Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation, which gives free rides in Truckee and the North Lake Tahoe region.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Christina Solenne is committed to serving others. It's why she became an EMS trainee with the Sacramento Fire Department.
"It's just something that I always wanted to do," said Solenne. "I always wanted a career in the fire service."
Sacramento Fire started the EMS trainee program this summer. The goal is to hire more paramedics from diverse communities.
"I'm Japanese, Italian, El Salvadoran, Spanish, and kind of a big mix of things," said Solenne. "Since I grew up in Sacramento and was raised here, I always had a passion for the community."
Solenne is one of 19 people in the program. She says diversity in EMS is important during an emergency because people want to feel understood.
"They are at their worst point in their life," said Solenne. "They're very vulnerable and when they see a familiar face or something like that, it makes them comfortable. That can help them get through that moment and feel like they are being heard and seen."
According to research from the National Library of Medicine, white people made up the majority of EMS workers in the U.S. with 72% in 2019. Hispanic people accounted for 13% and Black people stood at 8%.
When it comes to paramedics, the same research shows white people represented the majority with 77% in 2019. Hispanic people represented 12% and Black people accounted for 5% of paramedics in the U.S.
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows California is one of the states with the highest employment level in paramedics, right after Texas and New York. According to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, there are currently 24,716 active paramedics in California. The majority are White men, too.
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Sac Fire employs 444 paramedics total. Just like the state, diversity is lacking in race and gender.
Assistant Chief Kim Iannucci oversees the Diversity, Outreach, & Recruitment unit with Sac Fire. She says the department is "only as good as the statewide eligibility list."
"We hire from a statewide eligibility list and our numbers reflect, typically, the statewide eligibility list, as far as diversity and gender," Iannucci said. "That means, we need to look at other ways to be more diverse and represent our community better."
It's one of the reasons why the department started the EMS trainee program. The internship is one to four years long, depending on experience. It comes with education, training and lots of opportunities to gain hands-on experience in medical care.
"It's a big commitment, a lot of schooling, and you're dealing with people's lives," said Capt. Justin Sylvia, Sac Fire Public Information Officer. "A paramedic does more advanced life care, including giving drugs, starting IVs, intubating people... sticking a tube down their throat to breathe, and using a cardiac monitor to potentially shock someone. It's far more advanced than an EMT."
Once an EMS trainee is hired, Sac Fire says the trainee must work as a paramedic with the department for at least 60 months. Solenne is encouraging others to become a paramedic, considering the need for more life savers.
"It doesn't matter what's on the outside, it's about what's on the inside," Solenne said. "If you're willing to put in the effort and work hard and not give up, then you can go as far as you want."
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Downtown CREDO announced the closing of one of its two locations this month.
The pay-what-you-want coffee shop’s location near the SunRail station on the Orlando AdventHealth campus, which opened in 2015, will close on July 27.
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“Running a shop in Health Village has been a blast, so it’s bittersweet to announce that July will be our last month in this space,” the coffee shop owners said in an Instagram post.
They said the Health Village location will stay open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until their closing date.
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The CREDO location at 885 N. Orange Ave. will remain open.
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Canton Fire Department plans 'Save A Life' event Sunday at Centennial Plaza
The Repository
CANTON − The Canton Fire Department will hold a "Save A Life" event at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, that will include Stop the Bleed training, hands-only CPR and free emergency naloxone.
There will be food trucks and a chance to meet first responders and area medical teams.
The event takes place immediately after the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Community Parade, which begins at 2:30 p.m. on Market Avenue at 11th Street North and travels south through downtown.
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Normandy Inn in Minerva sells at auction
- The Normandy Inn in Minerva sold at auction for $270,000.
- The previous owners, Tom and Rae Fry, were on site to witness the auction.
- New owner Scott Hawkins plans to continue running the restaurant.
MINERVA − The Normandy Inn has a new owner.
Scott Hawkins, who was bidding online while his sister and best friend were on hand as his representatives, was the winning bidder at the auction held Thursday by Kiko Auctioneers.
The historic two-story building at 114 S. Market St. in Minerva Village in Carroll County, has a turnkey restaurant business with a liquor license, kitchen and bar plus equipment transfer with the property sale and outdoor patio. Also on the property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that went with the sale.
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The auction, run by Douglas L. Milano, kicked off promptly at noon with a starting bid of $180,500 and lasted until 12:20 p.m., when Hawkins put in the winning bid of $270,000.
Previous owners Tom and Rae Fry were on site to watch the auction. Rae Fry was emotional throughout the bidding and after the sale, while Tom Fry said he was happy with the result, joking “I’m going to be on this side,” pointing to the patron side of the bar.
The sale of the Normandy Inn included everything “as is,” with the Frys staying on to help train the next owner.
They said their hope is for everything to stay the same for the sake of the community.
Hawkins couldn’t be reached for comment, but Milano said that when the two spoke after the sale, Hawkins, who is originally from Minerva but currently residing in Pennsylvania, said he plans to continue running the restaurant.
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North Canton school board sends bond issue, tax levy to voters in November
North Canton Board of Education
Wednesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Voters in the North Canton City Schools district will decide whether to approve nearly $30 million in new funding for the district’s next phase of its facilities project, which includes a new middle school and improvements at the high school.
The school board took the final step of a two-step process Wednesday to ask voters to approve a $27.8 million bond issue and a 0.7-mill additional tax levy during the Nov. 8 election.
The $27.8 million bond issue would provide for the acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation, and financing of general permanent improvement for the district's Phase II plan, which includes building a new middle school, making updates to the high school and the demolition of the current middle school at 605 Fair Oaks Ave. SW.
Superintendent Jeff Wendorf gave an updated breakdown of the financing.
The anticipated updated cost of the 144,000-square-foot middle school is $57.6 million. Costs are based on a 2023 levy passing and are higher due to an increase in the cost of materials.
The state contribution is $33.8 million. The anticipated local share has gone up due to rising prices of materials to $23.8 million.
As of last month, the location of the new middle school had not been picked.
“The bond issue and permanent improvement levy will allow for approximately $7 million of improvements to Hoover High School over a 10-year period," Wendorf said.
“The majority ($4 million) for the high school improvements will come from the bond issue with the remaining projects being covered by the permanent improvement levy. At the conclusion of the 10 years, the 0.2-mil portion will be used for bus purchases, technology and curriculum purchases.”
Wendorf added that while the county auditors office has determined the amounts generated, it has not returned the costs to the taxpayers as of this meeting.
Meanwhile, North Canton Primary (for students in preschool to second grade), North Canton Intermediate (for students in grades third through fifth) and the new stadium updates are finishing up. The district is preparing for students to be in both school buildings at the start of the 2023-24 school year.
UP NEXT: Board meets 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in the media center at Hoover High School
Patricia Faulhaber
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OCALA, Fla. – A UPS employee from Ocala has bonded out of jail after being arrested Wednesday, accused of dealing in stolen property after a cache of still-packaged iPhones, smartwatches, tablets, jewelry and more was found at his home, according to police.
Ocala police made contact with UPS Loss Prevention around noon that day to look into the reported grand theft of packages by an employee, identified as Jose Flores Franco, 33. An officer met with Loss Prevention in an office at a UPS location along SW 28th Avenue, where Flores Franco was already seated, a probable cause affidavit shows.
Police were told that an internal investigation was being conducted into missing items taken from undelivered packages, with Flores Franco allegedly discovered to be “using his (wife’s) Facebook page to sell the items he had stolen from the location,” according to the affidavit.
Some of the stolen items’ serial numbers were exact matches to those in Flores Franco’s wife’s Facebook Marketplace listings, police said.
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Officers visited Flores Franco’s residence, where a detective said a young child showed him into the master bedroom and pointed out a box containing electronics in their original packaging, the affidavit shows. Elsewhere, a box of jewelry was reportedly found by the detective.
The recovered items included, in part, seven Apple Watches and 11 iPhones, along with at least 48 packages of Pandora jewelry, according to the affidavit. The total worth of the stolen goods was estimated to be $11,900, police said.
“UPS is aware of this situation and would refer you to local law enforcement regarding their investigation,” a spokesperson for the company said on Thursday. “The impacted customers work through the shippers to get a new order sent.”
Flores Franco was booked Wednesday afternoon at the Marion County Jail, records show. He was released Thursday afternoon after posting $7,000 bond.
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AUGUSTA- The availability of single family homes for sale across the state remains tighter than normal.
That contributed to a sale decrease of more than 19 percent during the month of June.
There is good news for those looking to sell their homes.
Home values rose more than 6 percent from June 2022 to June 2023.
The median sales price was $385,000 .
According to Maine Association of Realtors President Carmen McPhail, the current real estate market in Maine is characterized by strong demand and low inventory.
She says ready to move in homes are entering the market and qualified buyers are ready to make purchases.
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CANNAN- An investigation into an alleged stolen chainsaw yielded a large drug bust, and two arrests in Canaan yesterday.
Skowhegan Police say that a warrant led them to allegedly find- over 550 grams of fentanyl, over 34 grams of cocaine and 1. 6 grams of methamphetamine, as well as over $1,200 in cash.
24- year- old Garrett Cote was arrested and charged with a variety of felonies.
He is being held at the Somerset County Correctional Facility, without bail.
19- year- old Rylee Spofford was also arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl, among other charges, and is being held with $25,000 cash bail.
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IndyStar’s Gregg Doyel named one of Indiana’s 'most influential' people for 2023
Sports columnist Gregg Doyel was named to the second annual Indiana 250, a list of the state's most influential and impactful business and community leaders.
Doyel joined IndyStar in 2014 and in 2022 was named the National Sports Media Association Indiana Sportswriter of the Year for the fourth time. He was recognized as one of the nation's Top 10 columnists in his classification 10 times by the Associated Press Sports Editors, including firsts in 2014 and 2017.
The Indiana 250, which was released on Thursday, was compiled by executives, editors and staff at IBJ Media’s three news brands: The Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer. Compiling the list involved several months of research, reviewing nominations and speaking with community leaders.
Doyel is among 250 honorees celebrated at an exclusive reception Thursday where Indiana Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers will speak. Chambers also was named on the list for the second time since its inception last year.
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SEATTLE — Details for Early Merch Day for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Seattle have been released by Lumen Field.
Early Merch Day will be open to all fans, with or without tickets, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 21. During that time, fans can purchase merchandise ahead of the show.
Early merchandise sales will be located outside the NW and S Gates. Fans will not be allowed to line up before 8 a.m. There will be limited on-site paid parking available. On Saturday and Sunday, merchandise sales will start at noon outside the stadium.
Here is a map of the merch locations:
Be prepared for hundreds of fans lined up to buy merch. Fans in most cities have waited hours to make a purchase.
Here are some other things to know about Taylor Swift's concerts in Seattle:
What is the timeline for concert days at Lumen Field?
6 a.m.: Lumen Field Parking Garage opens for pre-purchased parking passes (SOLD OUT)
10 a.m.: NW Box Office opens for customer service; no tickets available for sale
12 p.m.: Merch Trucks open for sales
1:30 p.m.: Event Center Box Office opens for customer service; no tickets available for sale
4:30 p.m.: Gates open
6:30 p.m.: Concert begins
How much are Taylor Swift tickets going for?
Swift's tour caused a meltdown on Ticketmaster's website when ticket registration began in November. The tour shattered the record for ticket sales for one artist in a day.
Ticketmaster sold more than 2 million tickets during the Verified Fan pre-sale, an unprecedented demand that caused outrage among fans and even some government officials.
Resale tickets on StubHub start at $983 for a seat with a limited or obstructed view. Tickets on SeatGeek and Vivid Seats both start at more than $1,200.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — For leaders at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, the goal of joining Tennessee’s new Food Bank Association is simple.
We want to make sure that everyone has access to food,” Executive Director Rhonda Chafin told News Channel 11. “That’s what this association is about.”
Chafin says joining forces with other Tennessee food banks could open the doors to more funding.
“Some opportunities will give on a collaborative state effort, or statewide that may not just give to one food bank,” said Chafin.
On top of working together to secure funding, Chafin says the new association will allow Tennessee food banks to lobby legislators with one voice.
“We’ll be able to come together as a strong, collaborative effort for a strong voice, a strong voice for advocacy on different policies that might be considered on a state level on a federal level,” said Chafin.
Chafin says those benefits are critical as one in eight Tennesseans faces food insecurity.
“It’s like one in five, especially in Hancock County,” said Chafin.
Ultimately, Chafin says working together, food banks in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis will move towards their ultimate goal.
“I think that’s important to be able to really be able to dig in and accomplish some of the things that we want to do, and that’s making meaningful progress on ending hunger,” said Chafin.
Chafin said a nationwide search is underway for an executive director for the state association.
She says they hope to hire that person by the end of the year.
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Backstrom, Karen, 79, administrative manager, June 13, Hudgels Swan.
Beausoleil, Stella M., 78, city records clerk, July 11, Hudgels Swan.
Brown, Richard A. Jr., 82, attorney, July 9, Hudgels Swan.
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Cowley, Lynn A., 77, teacher-librarian, May 29, Evergreen.
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DeLancy, Richard B., 77, insurance, June 22, Hudgels Swan.
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Zimmerman, Susan J., 49, retail, July 2, Evergreen.
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IndyStar’s Gregg Doyel named one of Indiana’s 'most influential' people for 2023
Sports columnist Gregg Doyel was named to the second annual Indiana 250, a list of the state's most influential and impactful business and community leaders.
Doyel joined IndyStar in 2014 and in 2022 was named the National Sports Media Association Indiana Sportswriter of the Year for the fourth time. He was recognized as one of the nation's Top 10 columnists in his classification 10 times by the Associated Press Sports Editors, including firsts in 2014 and 2017.
The Indiana 250, which was released on Thursday, was compiled by executives, editors and staff at IBJ Media’s three news brands: The Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer. Compiling the list involved several months of research, reviewing nominations and speaking with community leaders.
Doyel is among 250 honorees celebrated at an exclusive reception Thursday where Indiana Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers will speak. Chambers also was named on the list for the second time since its inception last year.
Follow Gregg Doyel on Twitter at @GreggDoyelStar or become his texting buddy and get exclusive messages sent right to your phone.
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MOUNT CARMEL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Mount Carmel will host a “Back to School Splash” event to give kids a day of fun before the new school year begins.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 29 from 6–8 p.m. at Mount Carmel City Park, 201 Willow St.
According to a release, the park will be transformed into a “water wonderland” with two water slides, a foam pit, bounce houses, and a water gun area. A dunk tank will also give kids the chance to dunk community leaders (and maybe a teacher).
The Mount Carmel Senior Center will be selling hotdogs, snacks, drinks, and dunk tank tickets, with all proceeds benefiting the senior center.
The event will also feature a DJ.
Admission is free. Participants are encouraged to bring a towel, water gun, and sunscreen.
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Fresh picked tomatoes, cucumbers and peaches- just some of what you'll find at the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market. Farmers sell their locally grown produce on Public Square every Thursday from 10am until 4pm. There is also live music, food and craft vendors. The Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market continues through Nov. 9.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation issued Stage 5 water restrictions that went into effect on Thursday.
The decision to move to Stage 5 is due to neighboring utilities experiencing high consumption use and leaving critical storage tanks low. Residents are asked to reduce their water consumption and only use water for essential needs.
This water restriction is for all nonessential water use and any outdoor irrigation. This includes washing any motor vehicle, boat trailer, airplane or other vehicle. The use of water from fire hydrants will be limited to firefighting and other activities that are considered necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare only.
For more information about the Dripping Spring Water Supply Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan click here.
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CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (WDAF) — A 79-year-old from Kansas has died in a small plane crash in Clay County, Missouri.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot of the plane landed at the Midwest Regional Air Center on Thursday morning to refuel.
A spokesperson said the plane crashed into a soybean field near NE 150th Street and Cordell near Kearney shortly after the pilot flew out of the airport.
The plane burst into flames when it crashed. Emergency responders said the plane carried 140 gallons of fuel at the time of the crash, which contributed to the fire.
The pilot of the plane died in the crash. The man has been identified as 79-year-old Alan “Doug” Moler of Valley Center, Kansas. The sheriff’s office said he was headed to an airport in Wichita.
Fire departments responded to the crash site after getting a 911.
Investigators said as the plane crashed, it also hit power lines. The downed wires prevented people living on NE 150th Street east of Cordell from reaching their homes until the wires could be removed from the road.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office warned people living in the area would be without power until the lines could be repaired. Investigators did not provide a timeline of when that may happen.
No one on the ground was injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.
The sheriff’s office said debris outside the field will have to stay in place until the FAA investigates, so Cordell Street at 92 Highway, N.E. 150th Steet, and parts of Shady Grove Road will remain closed.
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Six northeast Allen County roads will be restricted from 7 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Aug. 11, using alternating lanes and temporary closures, the county highway department said today.
Officers will be on site to direct traffic, the highway department said in its notices.
The roads to be affected are:
• Grabill Road between Roth and Cuba roads;
• Trammel Road between Cuba and Antwerp roads;
• Roth Road between Notestine and Grabill roads;
• Cuba Road between Trammel and Grabill roads;
• Notestine Road between Schwartz Road and Indiana 37; and
• Antwerp Road between Cuba and Trammel roads.
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Storm watch issued for northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio The Journal Gazette Jul 20, 2023 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio until 11 p.m. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Winning lottery numbers Winning lottery numbers Recent divorce filings in Allen County IU's Trayce Jackson-Davis debuts with Warriors Fort Wayne man sentenced to 45 years for molesting Stocks Market Data by TradingView
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KILLEEN, Texas — A Jarrell man has been charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide in the case of a deadly car crash in Killeen, Texas on May 18, according to the Killeen Police Department.
On Tuesday, July 18, Killeen PD arrested Emil Jon Peters for his actions leading to the crash. The department had issued a complaint against Peters the day before, charging him with the crime.
According to Killeen PD, their investigation showed that Peters had fallen asleep multiple times while driving his vehicle, which they say was a direct cause of the crash that killed another man in May.
Police said on May 18, a Toyota car was stopped at a red light along SH-195, when it was hit from behind by a white pickup truck. The driver of the Toyota later died from his injuries at the hospital, according to police.
The driver who was killed in the crash was identified by police as 46-year-old Frank Kwaku Addai.
Peters has been booked into the Bell County Jail, according to Killeen PD, and his bond is set at $10,000. The case has reportedly been presented to the Bell County District Attorney's Office.
Police said investigators with the department's traffic unit are continuing to investigate the crash.
The department also reminded drivers that driving while fatigued or drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated.
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Family Fun Center in Lakeland holding toy drive to benefit Peace River Center
Family Fun Center in Lakeland is celebrating Christmas in July with a toy drive benefitting Peace River Center.
The toy drive will take place Saturday and Sunday at the entertainment center at 4825 S. Florida Ave. Guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free attraction, limited to one per person, per day. The free attraction includes a choice of Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Laser Maze and the Funtasia Play Area. There is a $5 suggested donation value, and recommended toys include board games and craft supplies.
Just north of main campusLakeland Regional Health plans to expand its Morrell building for its new residents
Peace River Center is a nonprofit that provides a range of mental health, victim services and substance use disorder services throughout Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitoes near Crain Highway and Davidsonville Road have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
These results represent the first case of virus positively identified in the county this year.
According to the Department of Health, no human cases have been reported in Anne Arundel County.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray a solution in the areas where the mosquitoes pools were identified.
Out of an abundance of caution, outdoor activities should be avoided during spraying.
Spraying is scheduled for Sunday, July 23, after 7:30 p.m. near the areas where the mosquitoes pools were identified.
Communities in the affected area include Amberfield, Lake Louise and the Northwest Crofton Community District.
West Nile Virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The insects become infected when they feed on infected birds.
According to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, most people exposed to the virus don't get sick, but about 20 percent develop symptoms like headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue.
To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes, residents should:
- Minimize time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Be sure door and window screens are tight-fitting and in good repair.
- Wear long sleeves and pants. Create a barrier to mosquito bites by covering up.
- Remove standing water. Emptying out water that collects in toys, tires, trash cans, buckets, clogged rain gutters and plant pots will prevent mosquitoes a place to lay their eggs and reproduce.
- Keep all swimming pools chlorinated and filtered. Backyard ponds should include fish to control mosquito larvae.
- Consider using EPA-registered repellent such as those containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol or 2-undecanone.
- Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect infants when outdoors.
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A 6-year-old special needs girl died aboard a New Jersey school bus after the harness that secured her to a wheelchair choked her, according to law enforcement, and the bus aide is now facing charges.
The incident occurred Monday morning as the young girl was on her way to an extended school year program in Franklin Township, said Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald and the town's public safety director, Quovella Maeweather.
After the girl boarded the bus around 9 a.m., the wheelchair she was utilizing was secured to the back of the vehicle by the school bus monitor, 27-year-old Amanda Davila. But as the bus was on its route, a series of bumps in the road caused the girl to slump in the wheelchair — making the four-point harness which secured her to the chair to become tight around her neck, preventing her from breathing, the county prosecutor said.
As that was going on, Davila, of New Brunswick, was seated toward the front of the bus and was on her phone with ear buds in both years, according to law enforcement. An investigation found that doing so was a violation of policies and procedures for school bus monitors.
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The girl was found unresponsive, and officers who responded to the 911 call performed CPR. She was rushed to a nearby hospital's intensive care unit, where she was pronounced dead.
Davila was arrested Wednesday, charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree child endangerment. Attorney information for Davila was not immediately clear.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533.
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The winning Powerball ticket worth $1 billion was sold in California, so chances are no one in the tri-state became a billionaire overnight. But eight people in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut did become instant millionaires.
That's after five tickets in NY, two tickets in NJ and one in Connecticut matched the five white ball numbers drawn Wednesday night, earning the ticket-holders the million-dollar second-tier prize.
The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing were 7, 13, 10, 24, 11 and red Powerball 24. The Power Play was x2.
A pair of the New York tickets worth $1 million were sold in the greater NYC area: one sold at the Salam Deli in the Bronx, at the corner of Morris Park Avenue and Bogart Avenue; the other was sold in White Plains, at the Central Snack Mark on Central Avenue.
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The other three tickets were purchased in Auburn, at a Wegmans store; in Clayton, at the Sliders Food Mart; and in Latham, at a Cumberland Farms.
There were also three tickets sold in the metro area worth $100,000 — one at the Player's Café on Bleecker Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village; one at a Shell gas station on Merrick Road in Massapequa; and the third was sold at the Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road in Newburgh (this is also where the Jackpocket app tickets are run through for the state, so it's possible the ticket holder did not actually purchase the ticket at this physical location).
The two second-tier winning tickets in New Jersey were both sold in northern NJ. In Bergen County, a ticket sold at the Metro Liquor store in Elmwood Park was a $1 million winner, as was a ticket sold at Galaxy Liquors on Central Avenue in Orange, in Essex County. There was also a $100,000 ticket sold at H&H Discount Liquors in Jersey City.
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In Connecticut, the million-dollar ticket was sold at a Wheels gas station in Milford.
The $1.08 billion jackpot was the sixth largest in U.S. history and the 3rd largest in Powerball history. The ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, according to the California Lottery's website.
The winner can choose either the total jackpot paid out in yearly increments or a $558.1 million, one-time lump sum before taxes.
There were a total of 36 tickets across the U.S. that matched all five white balls, with three others — one each in Florida, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island — doubling their winnings to $2 million by including the Power Play.
The Powerball website showed Wednesday night that the jackpot was reset to $20 million.
The game’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. The largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion Powerball in November.
Before Wednesday night, the last time someone had won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a top prize of nearly $253 million. Since then, no one had won the grand prize.
Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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INDIANAPOLIS — AT&T announced on July 20 that it has opened a Connected Learning Center inside the Indianapolis Urban League.
The initiative provides free internet access as well as educational tools to help those who want to learn more about technology.
AT&T is also making a $50,000 contribution to help provide additional support for the new center.
This is the 25th center to be opened across the country and the first to open inside an urban league.
The goal of these centers is to help people embrace the digital transformation, and give them the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the digital age.
AT&T says it plans to launch more than 50 of these centers by mid-2024.
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Broadway appears to have dodged a strike by stage workers that would have shut down dozens of shows and tours, right in the peak of the summer tourist season.
The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical announced Thursday afternoon that a tentative deal had been reached with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The tentative agreement, which still needs to be ratified, was reached for what is called the "pink contract" that expired on July 2.
The union was set to vote Thursday night on a strike that would've begun Friday morning, but for that appears to have been averted.
The IATSE — which represents more than 1,500 stagehands, hair and makeup artists, and wardrobe workers who work across 45 productions on Broadway and on tour — had been calling for salary increases, health care, rest periods and housing for touring crews.
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Had the IATSE gone on strike, the union would've been on the picket lines alongside the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, which have been on strike since May 2 and July 14, respectively, effectively shutting down most TV and movie productions.
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Want to see your art on a T-shirt? Winter Haven launches Creative Threads design contest
The City of Winter Haven has launched Creative Threads, a T-shirt design contest aimed at fostering and recognizing local talent across all age groups.
The contest is open through Sept. 15. Entries are divided into five age categories: 7 and under; 8 to 12; 13 to 18; 19 to 24; and 25 and older. The city welcomes diverse perspectives and creative interpretations of what makes Winter Haven special to each participant.
Submissions may be turned in at Winter Haven City Hall or via email to Tishawna Soleyn at tsoleyn@mywinterhaven.com. The winning designs will be selected by the Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and the Library Advisory Board. Winners will be honored at an upcoming City Commission meeting.
Along MLK BoulevardDeveloper seeks to convert Winter Haven warehouses into apartments and commercial space
All submitted designs will be displayed in City Hall during October, and the winning designs will be featured on T-shirts available for purchase at the "Hands-On Haven: Trucks, Tech and Tails" event on Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park, Virginia Miller Park and the Winter Haven Public Library.
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ODENTON, Md. — It was 5:30 in the morning on Saturday, July 8th, when a passerby on Annapolis Road in Odenton near the bridge over the railroad tracks discovered a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.
“A witness in the area observed a pedestrian who was riding a bicycle already down on the roadway, and when officers arrived, evidence suggested that pedestrian was struck by a moving vehicle, which fled the scene,” said Marc Limansky of the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Police say the victim clung to life in an area hospital for 11 days before losing her battle on Wednesday.
Police found very little physical evidence at the scene, which has stymied the investigation before it could really get started into who struck and ultimately killed the victim, now identified as Adriana Suarez Saavedra, without even stopping to try to help her.
“If there are injuries, you must render aid whenever it’s possible. Call 911. Stay at the scene. Provide information. Absolutely. That is the law, and if you flee the scene, that is a felony,” said Limansky, “There’s a family out there who is distraught at just losing a loved one—-a 26-year-old young lady who out just riding her bicycle in the morning, getting some exercise and just a tragedy.”
If you have any information, which could help police, you can call their tip line at 410-222-4700.
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BALTIMORE — Minnesota Vikings' rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison was issued a citation for reckless driving early Thursday morning.
Just after 3:00 a.m., a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 Dale Street when they saw a driver in a Lamborghini Urus speeding.
Police say the driver was traveling 140 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The trooper made a traffic stop and the driver was identified as Addison, 21, of Frederick, Maryland.
Addison was issued a citation for speed and reckless driving.
This remains an open investigation.
The Minnesota Vikings issued the following statement:
We are aware of last night’s traffic incident involving Jordan Addison and are gathering additional information.
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What to Know
- Nearly a week after police nabbed the man suspected of killing multiple women and dumping their bodies in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island, investigators are looking at unsolved murder cases nationwide for any connection to suspect Rex Heuermann, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirms to NBC 4 New York.
- Among the cases being looked at for a possible connection to Heuermann are the murders of four women in Atlantic City in 2006, according to the spokesperson. However, in the past, police have not seen any connections between the Gilgo Beach killings and those in Atlantic City.
- This latest development comes on the heels of the news that Heuermann's wife filed for divorce Wednesday, her lawyer said.
Nearly a week after police nabbed the man suspected of killing multiple women and dumping their bodies in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island, investigators are looking at unsolved murder cases nationwide for any connection to suspect Rex Heuermann, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirms to NBC 4 New York.
Among the cases being looked at for a possible connection to Heuermann are the murders of four women in Atlantic City in 2006, according to the spokesperson. However, in the past, police have not seen any connections between the Gilgo Beach killings and those in Atlantic City.
This latest development comes on the heels of the news that Heuermann's wife filed for divorce Wednesday, her lawyer said.
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Attorney Robert Macedonio said a summons and complaint had been filed on behalf of Asa Ellerup in Suffolk County Supreme Court. He declined further comment.
Authorities have previously said Ellerup was out of state at the time of the killings and isn't considered a suspect.
Investigators on Monday executed a search warrant at a storage facility in Amityville connected to Heuermann. It wasn't immediately clear what police were looking for in the multiple storage sheds that were searched. Suffolk County police and New York State Police had been on the scene, located in front of a middle school, for two days.
Police confirmed that the search at the storage facility was linked to the Gilgo investigation, but did not provide any additional details. The manager for the facility declined to comment when asked if Heuermann owned any units there; neither the Suffolk County district attorney nor Heuermann's lawyer responded to requests for comment.
The search came nearly four days after Heuermann was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello, according to court documents. He is also a suspect in a fourth killing, of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Police have continued to search Heuermann's house in Massapequa Park — across a bay from where some of the bodies were found — for days. Investigators scoured the he small, dilapidated red house to see if any evidence inside might link Heuermann, 59, to the killings.
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office on Monday said Heuermann “is currently on suicide watch which is determined by the County’s mental health staff.”
In court documents, prosecutors described the alleged murders as "planned and heinous in nature."
The towering Heuermann pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Friday, but said nothing else. He was remanded without bail and is due back in court on Aug. 1.
Heuermann's attorney, Michael Brown, said after the initial court hearing that the evidence against his client is "extremely circumstantial in nature." He also described Heuermann as in tears as he told him "I didn't do this," denying the charges made against him.
Who is Rex Heuermann: How police zeroed in on suspect
Among the breaks in the case that allowed police to hone in on the suspect were cellphone pings of calls he made to one of the victim's families that traced back to the Massapequa area.
Law enforcement officials felt strongly that the alleged killer was from Long Island because that cell phone tower ping – which came from a phone belonging to one of the victims after her death – originated from the Massapequa area, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the case.
Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to meet his victims and was seen on surveillance videos in cellphone stores buying the burners. He even stole two cellphones from victims, prosecutors alleged, using one to taunt the victim's family.
As NBC News previously reported officials believed the alleged killer used Melissa Barthelemy’s cell phone to call her teen sister repeatedly soon after Melissa disappeared in 2009. The alleged killer made explicit sexual comments, claimed to have killed Melissa and related details of her killing that only the murderer would know. Police believed the caller was a white man and the calls came from midtown Manhattan.
It was previously unreported that the same victim’s cellphone briefly pinged off of a tower in the Massapequa area around the same time. It was that potential clue that led officials to believe the suspect could one day be found in that area.
Heuermann has worked as an architect in Manhattan, sources said, and police were seen Friday searching his midtown office at Fifth Avenue and East 36th Street. Some of the calls investigators identified had come from or near the architecture firm where he worked. For years, police had been looking into whether the suspect lived on Long Island and worked in Manhattan, commuting through New York-Penn Station.
In a YouTube video, Heuermann was seen speaking about his life on Long Island, his family, and how he has been working in NYC since the 1980s. The suspect’s house is a little over a 15-mile car ride away from Gilgo Beach.
As part of the investigation, law enforcement looked into his internet search history. According to prosecutors, Heuermann repeatedly searched for child pornography, sadistic material and online images and information of his victims. His email account was connected to more than 200 searches between March 2022 and June 2023 about known and active serial killers, the disappearances of his alleged victims, and articles written about investigations into the murders.
Among the searches were:
- "why could law enforcement not trace the calls made by long island serial killer"
- "why hasn't the long island serial killer been caught"
- "FBI active serial killers"
- "Map of all known serial killers"
- "8 Terrifying Active Serial Killers (We Can't Find)"
- "Mapping the Long Island Murder Victims"
- "Inside the Long Island Serial Killer and Gilgo Beach"
- "In Long Island serial killer investigation, new phone technology may be key to break in case"
Investigators said DNA evidence from a hair found on tape used to tie up one victim (Megan Waterman) is believed to be a hair from Heuermann's wife — a hair strand likely initially stuck on the tape from him or his residence, court documents state.
But it was a pizza box discarded by Heuermann that allowed investigators to get his DNA sample, swabbing a leftover pizza crust inside. Prosecutors said they can match the DNA from the pizza crust to a strand of male hair also found on the tape used to tie up Waterman, according to the documents.
The DNA test results that allegedly linked Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach bodies came back on June 12 — with the results having a 99.96 degree of accuracy.
The case has drawn immense public attention since human remains were found along the beach highway more than a decade ago. The mystery attracted national headlines for many years and the unsolved killings were the subject of the 2020 Netflix film “Lost Girls.”
Determining who killed them, and why, has vexed a slew of seasoned homicide detectives through several changes in police leadership. Last year, an interagency task force was formed with investigators from the FBI, as well as state and local police departments, aimed at solving the case.
Gilgo Beach Murders: The Victims
The Gilgo Beach murder case has haunted police for 13 years, dating back to 2010 when the body of Shannan Gilbert, a 24-year-old escort from Jersey City, was found in the area. That led police to find nearly a dozen other sets of human remains in the vicinity, including that of the so-called "Gilgo Four" — Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello.
The four women in their 20s, all believed to be sex workers who advertised on sites like Craigslist and more, were found dead and wrapped in burlap sacks along the remote stretch of Ocean Parkway, within a quarter of a mile of one another near the now-notorious beach in 2010. Gilbert's cause of death has been disputed by officials and her family, but officials have said the Gilgo Four were all murdered, possibly the work of a serial killer.
Brainard-Barnes, 25, was last heard from in July 2007; Barthelemy, 24, went missing on July 12, 2009; Waterman, 22, was reported missing on June 8, 2010, and investigators believe she left a Holiday Inn in Hauppauge the night of June 6 to meet her killer; Costello, 27, was last seen Sept. 2, 2010.
For more information on each of the women known collectively as the Gilgo Four, click here.
In April and May of 2011, the remains of six other individuals were also found in the area, including a partially dismembered woman later identified as another sex worker, Jessica Taylor. An unidentified Asian man, two unidentified women and an unidentified female toddler were also found. Through DNA testing, the toddler was determined to be the daughter of another woman whose body was discovered about seven miles away.
One of the unidentified women, previously known as "Jane Doe #6," was identified in 2020 as Valerie Mack. The 24-year-old similarly was working as an escort in the Philadelphia area at the time and vanished after going to meet a client on Long Island's Oak Beach in 2010. Mack sometimes went by the name Melissa Taylor (no relation to fellow victim Jessica Taylor) and was never reported missing.
Mack's dismembered remains were located in separate locations over an 11-year span. Her torso was found in Manorville, not long after she was last seen. In 2011, her head, hands and right foot were found by Gilgo Beach.
Here's a timeline breakdown of the bodies found in the Gilgo Beach area:
- May 2010: Shannan Gilbert goes missing.
- Dec. 11, 2010: Remains of Melissa Barthelemy found.
- Dec. 13, 2010: Remains of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello found off Ocean parkway (these three plus Barthelemy known as the “Gilgo Four”).
- March 29, 2011: Remains of Jessica Taylor found in Manorville.
- April 4, 2011: Remains of Valerie Mack (aka Jane Doe #6 until May 2022), unidentified toddler and Asian male found. Mack’s remains found years apart in Manorville and Gilgo Beach, toddler’s remains found along Ocean Parkway near where Mack’s remains were found. Remains of Asian male found along Ocean Parkway.
- April 11, 2011: Two more bodies found. One unidentified known as Jane Doe 7, other believed to be mother of toddler who remains found earlier.
- Dec. 2011: Shannan Gilbert’s remains found in marsh, 11th set of remains found.
While 11 sets of remains were discovered between Dec. 2010 and Dec. 2011, investigators believe the first four — all of whom had been strangled — were killed by one person. Heuermann was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He was considered a suspect in the death of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, but was not formally charged in Friday's indictment.
How the bodies were first discovered: The Shannan Gilbert case
Shannan Gilbert disappeared in Oak Beach, a quiet gated community off Suffolk County's Ocean Parkway, on May 1, 2010, after meeting with a client. The skeletal remains of Gilbert weren't found until Dec. 2011, months after the others, after investigators said she disappeared into the marsh. The remains were found about three miles east of where the other 10 sets were discovered.
Suffolk County detectives have long said Gilbert's killing was not connected to the others — a belief her sister, Sherre Gilbert, has intensely disagreed with. She spoke to reporters in May 2022 for the first time in years after police released three 911 calls her sister made on May 1, 2010 (including a nearly 22-minute one).
Sherre Gilbert was adamant local authorities "dropped the ball from the beginning."
"I don't believe it. I just feel like they've never cared ... and I just feel like it's a way to just confirm what they've always said," Sherre Gilbert said in 2022 of the longstanding contention her sister's death was, as Suffolk police have previously said, a "tragic accident."
Sherre Gilbert said local law enforcement was pushing the same theory even before her sister's remains were found in a reedy marsh near Oak Beach -- not far from where the other grim discoveries were made along the desolate stretch of Long Island highway.
The sister has her own ideas about what happened. She says she believes someone found her sister after she tried to get help at the house of the woman who made the third 911 call and potentially drugged her to calm her down since she had become hysterical. Sherre Gilbert says maybe her sister died after that, an accident, and someone (or someones) took her body and dumped it on the marsh, scattering her belongings along the way to make it appear she wandered there herself.
"If you notice on the map, when you see where her remains were, from where her clothes are, they're in two different locations," Sherre Gilbert explained. "So I feel like they took her remains and put her there from the roadside and then went back to put her clothing on the opposite side. I don't believe that my sister would run."
An autopsy proved inconclusive as far as Shannan Gilbert's cause of death. A private pathologist hired by the Gilbert family also found insufficient evidence to determine how she died. But the pathologist, the noted Michael Baden, who has been hired to do independent autopsies by George Floyd's family and others, did say Gilbert's remains showed signs that could be consistent with manual strangulation as a potential cause.
Details on the report were previously reported by News 4. Read it here.
Despite police not considering Gilbert as part of the same investigation, families of the other victims hoped the 911 calls could shed some light on their outstanding mysteries.
John Ray, an attorney who represents the families of Shannan Gilbert and Jessica Taylor, told NBC News he is "delighted" that there was an arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders. But he added that he feels "very strongly" that Heuermann is not responsible for all 11 murders, including Gilbert's and Taylor's.
"It gives us something of a sigh of relief, but it's partial," Ray said in an interview Friday morning. "There's still much to be done on this."
Given that Heuermann has not been accused of or linked to the murders of Gilbert and Taylor, their families are still holding out hope for another arrest, Ray said.
"There undoubtedly is" another suspect, he said, telling the AP "We’re happy to see that they’re finally active, the police, in accomplishing something. Let’s wait and see what it all leads to."
Tom Winter and Chloe Atkins of NBC News Investigations contributed to this report.
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What to Know
- Three men from Elizabeth, New Jersey are facing charges in connection to a string of residential burglaries throughout the state targeting luxury homes usually on dead-end streets, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced.
- Steven Rugeles, 30, Santiago Camargo-Rojas, 24, and Nicholas Buitrago-Grillo, 23, were arrested on various charges of conspiracy to commit burglary, money laundering, receiving stolen property, possession of false government documents and possession of burglar tools, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday.
- Prosecutors said that all the burglaries appeared to share the same modus operandi: the supposed burglars targeted residential homes in affluent areas, often times on or near dead end streets or cul-de-sacs. The burglaries allegedly occurred during evening hours when the homes were not well lit, and the homeowners were not present.
Three men from Elizabeth, New Jersey are facing charges in connection to a string of residential burglaries throughout the state targeting luxury homes usually on dead-end streets, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Steven Rugeles, 30, Santiago Camargo-Rojas, 24, and Nicholas Buitrago-Grillo, 23, were arrested on various charges of conspiracy to commit burglary, money laundering, receiving stolen property, possession of false government documents and possession of burglar tools, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday.
According to prosecutors, it was between March through July of this year, that the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigation Squad investigated a series of residential burglaries throughout New Jersey, specifically in Bergen County. Prosecutors went on to say that all the burglaries appeared to share the same modus operandi: the supposed burglars targeted residential homes in affluent areas, often times on or near dead end streets or cul-de-sacs. The burglaries allegedly occurred during evening hours when the homes were not well lit, and the homeowners were not present.
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Allegedly, the burglars would at times pose as delivery workers to make sure that the homes were not occupied. Once inside, they would remove high-end designer items, jewelry, and cash.
On Tuesday, during this investigation, detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office executed search warrants at the homes of the accused and, allegedly, the search revealed tools commonly used by burglars to gain access to the homes, jewelry, luxury watches, and money. According to prosecutors the items are all believed to be from burglaries that took place in Bergen County and other jurisdictions in the tri-state area.
During the search warrant, fake government documents, including driver's licenses and passports were allegedly found as well.
News
Both Camargo-Rojas and Buitrago-Grillo were charged with receiving stolen property, money laundering, possession of fraudulent government documents, and a disorderly person offense of possession of burglar tools.
Meanwhile, Rugeles was charged with receiving stolen property, conspiracy to commit burglary, and possession of fraudulent government documents.
Attorney information for the accused was not immediately known.
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ROGERS, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is working to reduce the risk of catastrophic failure if water levels were to drastically rise here at Beaver Lake.
“We're addressing the known risk steps we're taking, with three operational adjustments to how we manage floodwaters out of Beaver Lake that we did public meetings on a couple of years ago,” says Nathaniel Keen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Management Chief of Water Control.
In 2017, the corps of engineers recognized in certain flooding situations water could get into some machinery at the dam.
According to King, this could pose many risks, as it would make the dam vulnerable and could make machinery inoperable. The corps is implementing Interim Risk Reduction Methods to keep machinery safe.
The corps says they have made some operational changes since.
“We have changed how we finish the operation right after a large flood release. We're releasing water through the turbines downstream, but it's flood water we're releasing. We're increasing the number of hours in a given day that we do that if the downstream lakes are able to handle it,” Keen tells us.
As of today, there is no serious risk, says Keen, but with recent storms they want to mitigate it as best as they can.
“When you're not able to make releases because of downstream conditions, you could get water in some of the machinery and have your gates stuck in an open position. Or you get your gate stuck in a closed position, and you have water go up over the top of the dam and over equipment,” Keen explains.
To prevent this from happening, the Corps of Engineers needs the public's input.
“When making a change to a water management plan, even if it's interim… there can be unintended consequences, and public comments are very good about identifying consequences that hadn't been thought about before,” Keen says.
The goal of this is to improve safety for people who live downstream of beaver lake, according to Keen.
The public comment period begins July 19 through Aug. 19, 2023. Comments may be submitted online or by mail to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Environmental Branch
Regional Planning and Environmental Center
2000 Fort Point
Galveston, Texas
77550
All comments must be postmarked by Aug. 19.
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Judge rejects QAnon shaman Jake Angeli's request to vacate sentence
A federal judge refused Thursday to vacate the sentence Jake Angeli, the Phoenix man who took part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, shirtless and wearing a furry horned helmet.
Angeli had asked that his sentence be tossed based largely on security camera footage shown by Tucker Carlson on the highly-rated show he previously hosted on Fox News Network.
The footage showed Angeli walking calmly alongside security officers. An incredulous Carlson asked viewers why officers did not arrest Angeli at that time if he was committing a crime.
In a memo explaining his reason for refusing Angeli’s request, Judge Royce Lamberth criticized Carlson’s broadcast, calling the video clips “cherry-picked." He said Carlson asked viewers to reject the evidence seen by their eyes and heard by their ears.
“The Court finds it alarming that the host's viewers throughout the nation so readily heeded his command,” the judge wrote. He said it was the type of rhetoric that led to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Angeli became the face of the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol thanks to his eye-catching getup: shirtless, showing off elaborate shamanistic tattoos, painted face and a horned hat with fur tails that lined his face.
It was a form of the same get-up he wore during protests in the Phoenix area since at least 2019. It was also the outfit he donned hours after his release from federal custody in May. He brought along a camera crew and posed for photos outside the Arizona state Capitol.
More:Jake Angeli, QAnon shaman, celebrates homecoming at Scottsdale event
On that day, Angeli also started a website where he sells phone cases, sweatpants and T-shirts featuring his image.
Angeli had joined thousands of others who marched to the U.S. Capitol from a speech given by then-President Donald Trump. It was the day when Congress would officially certify Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election and Trump had asked his followers to encourage lawmakers to resist doing so.
Rioters breached the Capitol and sent lawmakers scurrying for safety. It delayed the certification of the election for several hours.
The judge expressed disappointment that Angeli, who was charged under his legal name, Jacob Chansley, was backpedaling from the remorse he expressed in his statement ahead of sentencing.
At his sentencing hearing, Angeli told the judge he was trying to live up to the model set by Mahatma Gandhi, the man who fought for the independence of India and is revered for his belief in nonviolent political action.
Angeli said he would “take responsibility even and especially when it incriminates me. No ifs, ands or buts about it. That’s what men of honor do.”
Angeli said he had realized the magnitude of his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and was trying to repent.
“Repentance is apologizing and then moving in the exact opposite direction of the sin that you committed," Angeli said. "And that's what I've been trying to do ever since I realized the magnitude of my error and the magnitude of my mistake.”
It was Angeli’s contrite words that led Lamberth to give him a sentence on the low end of the federal guidelines. Angeli pleaded guilty to a felony charge of disrupting an official proceeding. He was sentenced in November 2021 to 41 months in prison. He was released from custody in May, having earned early release for good behavior.
Lamberth, though, said in his Thursday ruling that he was “disappointed to learn that, through his filings and public statements, Mr. Chansley has recanted the contrition displayed at his sentencing nearly two years ago. Such an about-face casts serious doubt on the veracity of any of Mr. Chansley's claims, here or elsewhere.”
Judge: Angeli repeatedly ignored commands from officers
Angeli’s request for a vacated sentence was filed by William Shipley, a Hawaii attorney who has defended several people facing charges for their actions during the Capitol riot. He has also been a prodigious fundraiser for the January 6 Legal Defense Fund Foundation.
Shipley, in an April interview with The Arizona Republic, said that fundraising for the cause had slowed. He expected that taking on Angeli’s case would boost donations.
"Jake has committed to helping that happen," Shipley said.
Shipley could not immediately be reached for comment on Thursday.
In his motion to toss his sentence, Angeli argued that he pleaded guilty without having access to the footage Carlson showed, which he said showed his innocence.
The government argued it had provided that footage to Angeli. And, regardless, Angeli knew of his own actions on that day and didn’t need video to show what happened.
Lamberth, in his ruling, said that the government had disclosed “virtually” all the footage Carlson showed ahead of Angeli’s plea deal.
But, he said that the date of disclosure was immaterial since Angeli himself knew that there were times he walked around the U.S. Capitol without law enforcement stopping him.
“In other words, (Angeli) possessed the facts in the videos well in advance of his plea agreement, yet still determined, quite sensibly, to accept responsibility for his role in the criminal events of January 6, 2021,” the judge wrote.
Angeli was among the first people to enter the Capitol. It was just after someone crawled through a smashed window and opened the door, with alarms sounding. Lamberth, in a previous filing, said that Angeli “spearheaded” entry.
Angeli was not accused of violence. But, according to prosecutors, he goaded the crowd with shouts through his bullhorn.
Angeli was photographed squaring off with officers. The judge, in his ruling noted that Angeli repeatedly ignored commands from officers.
Eventually, Angeli entered the U.S. Senate chamber and sat at the dais that had been occupied moments before by Vice President Mike Pence. That day, Pence was presiding over a joint session of Congress for the exercise of tabulating the electoral votes for president and vice president, usually a routine affair.
Angeli refused commands by an officer to leave the chamber. He left a threatening note for Pence on the dais that said: “It’s only a matter of time! Justice is coming!”
Among the supposedly-new assertions that Carlson made on his program were that an officer held open the door of the U.S. Senate chamber so Angeli could walk inside.
But, Lamberth noted in his ruling, video of Angeli walking through a door, held open by an officer, was readily available.
The judge also noted that Angeli, in an interview with the FBI on Jan. 9, 2021, said that police escorted him into the Senate chamber with a request that he use his bullhorn to ask the rioters to leave.
Angeli did not do so.
Video footage showed that the chamber was cleared after a team of officers entered and ordered everyone out. Angeli was among the last to leave, thanking officers for their work as he did so.
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$1 million The Pick and 8 winning Powerball tickets sold in Arizona
The large $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was won in California last night, but several smaller winning tickets for the July 19 drawing were sold in Arizona.
There were eight $50,000 winning tickets sold throughout the state. Two of the tickets had selected Power Play, resulting in a total win of $100,000.
There was also a $1 million The Pick winning ticket sold in Gilbert.
Arizona winning tickets for yesterday's drawing were sold in:
Gilbert
- $1 million The Pick: Fry's Marketplace on 1845 E Baseline Rd.
- $50,000 Powerball: Fast Market on 1636 South Higley Rd.
Tucson
- $50,000 Powerball: Albertsons on 9595 E Broadway Blvd.
Buckeye
- $50,000 Powerball: QuikTrip on 2345 E Irvington Rd.
- $10,000 Powerball: QuikTrip on 1850 S Miller Rd.
Phoenix
- $50,000 Powerball: Jacksons on 21001 N Tatum Blvd.
Scottsdale
- $50,000 Powerball: Fry's Food Store on 7628A E Indian School Rd.
Superior
- $50,000 Powerball: Circle K on 1113 W U.S. Hwy 60.
Eloy
- $100,000 Powerball: Pilot Travel Center at 619 S Sunshine Blvd.
What were the winning numbers for Wednesday's July 19 drawing?
The winning numbers in the July 19 drawing were 7, 10, 11, 13 and 24. The Powerball was 24. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.
Who won the big prize?
The third largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history ($1.08 billion) was won in California. The winner will have the option of an annuitized prize of $1.08 billion or a lump sum payment of $558.1 million. (Both amounts before taxes)
What is the next estimated Powerball jackpot?
The next estimated jackpot for Powerball is $20 million with a $10.3 million cash option.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
What time must I purchase my ticket by?
Players have until 6:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing to get their tickets at more than 3,000 retailers across the state.
How to watch the next Powerball drawing in Arizona
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website. It may also be aired on a local TV station in your area.
How to win in Powerball
You only need to match one number to win a prize. Here are some winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
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11th straight day of low temperatures at or above 90 degrees ties 2020 records
It's been broken heat record after broken heat record for the Phoenix area this summer, as Thursday in the Valley of the Sun continued to add to the legacy.
Unsurprisingly, the heat has showed no signs of slowing down, as the current 22-day record of days above 110 degrees is forecasted to increase its total, stretching through the weekend.
The highs aren't the only problem, either. Record high-lows have accompanied the sweltering temperatures, adding yet another layer to the challenges of cooling down.
Excessive heat warnings have persisted as well, of course, with the order seeing constant extensions and currently lasting until Saturday for a majority of Copper state counties and through Sunday for the Phoenix-metro area.
Fun fact, the record for most days under an excessive heat warning was broken on July 8.
A delayed start to the monsoon season has also punished those in the Phoenix area, left to watch enviously as those in Tucson and Flagstaff enjoyed some rainy relief. Only a 20 percent chance of possible showers and thunderstorms sits in the forecast, slated to possibly appear on Sunday and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
These potential showers have kept any excessive heat warnings outside the Phoenix-metro area from lengthening, Phoenix office meteorologist Ryan Worley told the Arizona Republic.
"If we see better signs that it's not gonna rain, especially here in the Valley, we'll likely need to extend that excessive heat warnings, but if we were to see more shower and thunderstorm activity then we'll likely see a break in that excessive heat," Worley said.
The heat is no joke and residents were advised to take it "very seriously," Matthew Hirsch with the National Weather Service in Phoenix said. Making sure to stay indoors and hydrate as much as possible is crucial. Other areas of relief are available too, with cooling and hydration stations open across the Valley at many nonprofits, churches, libraries and recreation centers.
A map of these locations can be found at azmag.gov/Programs/Heat-Relief-Network.
Here's a look at how the week of heat has fared so far.
Thursday, July 20: Record high-low temperatures tie 2020 mark at 11 straight days, new daily Phoenix high, 4th straight day of 115 degrees
Thursday morning saw the low temperature recorded at Sky Harbor International Airport to be 93 degrees. While not as bad compared to Wednesday's all-time record setting low of 97 degrees, topping the formerly first place slot set in 2003, Thursday's warm-low did its job in keeping the consecutive day streak of a low temperature of 90 degrees or above alive.
Now, at 11 days straight, 2023 has tied the number of days with such a warm-low record set in 2020.
Just after 12:30 p.m., temperatures at Sky Harbor reached 115 degrees, setting a new daily high for July 20. In addition to the record-setting date, NWS noted that it was also the fourth straight day that temperatures reached 115 degrees in Phoenix.
'Painful to experience': Unhoused population faces brunt of scorching heatwave
Wednesday, July 19: All time warm-lows, highest daily and average temperature for the Valley, streaks continue in Phoenix and Tucson
Wednesday produced a slew of records across the board, boasting highs in Phoenix for:
- All-time record high-low temperature: 97 degrees
- All-time highest average temperature: 108 degrees
- 20 straight days of highs above 110 in Phoenix
- 4th highest all-time temperature at Sky Harbor: 119 degrees
- Daily temperature record in Phoenix: 117 degrees
Tucson's streak of consecutive days at or above 110 degrees grew too, climbing to 11, surpassing the previous record of 10 days set in both 1990 and 1994.
Additionally, Tucson shattered their warm-low temperature record Wednesday as well. A low of 86 degrees recorded at the Tucson Airport was enough to out due the original record set in 1979 at 83 degrees.
Tuesday, July 18: Daily records broken, streaks continue
Tuesday was obviously much of the same, as the 110 or above streak continued rolling, marking 20 days in Phoenix at that point while also producing a new daily high of 118 degrees, torching the previous record of 115 degrees set in 1989.
The daily high in Tucson was beat as well, as the city hit 112 degrees, eclipsing previous highs of 109 established in 1989 and 1992.
Monday, July 17: Streak of lows above 90 degrees continues in Phoenix, third-latest rainfall during monsoon season in Tucson
Monday in Phoenix saw its streak of lows at or above 90 degrees increase to eight while in Tucson, the city received some much-needed rain, setting the record for the third-latest date in the monsoon season to record measurable rainfall.
Hot weather tips
The Arizona Department of Health Services provided tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Drink water: It is recommended to drink at least 2 liters of water per day if people are staying inside all day. Those who spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour they are outside.
- Dress for the heat: wear light-weight and light-colored clothing. Sunscreen should always be applied to exposed skin and it is recommended to wear a hat or use an umbrella when outdoors.
- Eat small meals and eat more often: They recommend avoiding foods high in protein that increase metabolic heat
- Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- Slow down and avoid strenuous activity: It is recommended to only do strenuous activity during the coolest hours of the day, between 4 and 7 a.m.
- Stay indoors
- Take breaks when engaged in physical activity: Take a break in a cool place when doing activity outside on a hot day.
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Adult care home owner sentenced to 21 years in death of patient he beat
The owner of a Phoenix-based adult care home was sentenced to prison earlier this month in the death of a vulnerable adult entrusted to his care, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Thursday.
Mayes stated in a news release that Valer Catuna, 55, who was the part owner of Artemis Adult Care Home, will spend 21 years in prison in the 2020 death of 53-year-old William Griswold. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Margaret La Bianca handed Catuna his sentence on July 14.
"The details of this case are unconscionable. Mr. Griswold deserved better, as all vulnerable adults do," Mayes stated in the release. "My office will not tolerate fraud and abuse perpetuated against our state's elderly and vulnerable residents — and those committing these crimes will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
On Oct. 21, 2020, Catuna and Griswold had a dispute, the news release stated. Griswold had requested a cigarette, but the matter escalated with Catuna eventually pinning Griswold down on his bed and punching him on the side of his torso, the press release stated. Catuna broke seven of Griswold's ribs, ruptured his spleen and caused internal bleeding, according to the press release.
Catuna did not call for emergency medical services for Griswold for nine hours, according to the press release. Griswold died from his injuries that same night.
Griswold's death was initially ruled a medical event with no obvious signs of foul play. Catuna's spouse had called 911 to report that Griswold had died of natural causes. Neither Catuna or his spouse reported any assault, which police later learned about from another witness.
But after the Maricopa County Medical Examiner performed an autopsy, his death was ruled a homicide, according to a February 2021 statement released by Phoenix Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Andy Williams.
Catuna was then arrested on suspicion of Griswold's murder and later charged with second-degree murder and vulnerable adult abuse, according to the press release. In May, Catuna agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter.
Griswold was a patient diagnosed with numerous health and mental problems, the press release stated. These included a traumatic brain injury, which was caused by being struck by a car in 2017. Before his death, he had been a patient at the adult care home for almost 11 months.
Last month, Mayes announced the formation of a new Elder Affairs Unit within her office to better coordinate and strengthen efforts to combat fraud and abuse against Arizona's vulnerable adults, the press release stated.
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90-year-old skydives in Buckeye for her birthday
For her 90th birthday, Marg Burg decided to fulfill one of her lifelong dreams.
Burg, whose birthday is July 20, had her family fly in from Nashville for the occasion. But instead of a regular birthday party, she went skydiving.
Four generations were present as Burg when she went skydiving Thursday morning in Buckeye: she was accompanied by her daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter, although Burg was the only one who jumped from the aircraft.
Ahead of the dive, Burg said she wasn't nervous at all.
"There's a big difference between nervous and excited," Burg said.
Burg said she took inspiration from former President George H.W. Bush, who celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving in 2014. She said it's been a lifelong dream of hers, since it's adventurous and daring. Other than skydiving, Burg said she hasn't been much of a daredevil.
Originally from Indiana, Burg moved to Arizona in 1995 to be closer to her son and his family. Before that, she lived in Philadelphia.
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The video above is on a previous segment of another restaurant in the DFW area.
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s a late night and you’re starting the weekend or perhaps you are ending it, whats the best way to end a great night?
Well according to the popular Arkansas spot, Plomo Quesadillas, ” All Great Nights End at Plomo!”
Soon Dallas will have a glimpse of what it means to have a Plomo night, with the restaurant finally coming to Texas.
Coming later this year, Plomo will be located at 1802 McMillian Ave. For more information on this new spot for music and quesadillas, check out their social media.
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The above video is a previous segment on other events benefiting children in the DFW area.
DALLAS (KDAF) — It will be Back-to-School Night for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings when they take on the Los Angeles Sparks in Arlington on Saturday, July 22.
As part of its annual school supply drive, the team is urging supporters to send new school supplies, including transparent bags.
It will benefit the local nonprofit Rainbow Days, which supports more than 1,000 Dallas-area homeless and at-risk children. You can view the complete list of supplies needed here.
If you are unable to attend the basketball game, you can volunteer at one of the Back-to-School Celebration locations on Aug.10.
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The video above is a previous unrelated promotional segment.
DALLAS (KDAF) — When the mystical queen calls, you answer. Unfollow if you can’t catch the flow of what THE Erykah Badu is putting down!
Badu is making her presence known and will be in Dallas this weekend at the American Airlines Center. The award-winning singer-songwriter will be on her “Unfollow Me” tour which will also feature hip-hop artist Yassin Bey.
Doors open Sunday, July 23 at 6 p.m. with the event kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased here.
Don’t miss out on this soulful and cool event. You know when Ms. Badu’s in town it’s always spiritual soul food.
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