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CHARLESTON — With a name like Warbler Ridge, it’s no surprise that the conservation area owned and managed by the Grand Prairie Friends near Fox Ridge State Park, attracts birders, especially during spring and fall migration. But it is so much more.
Its 1,059 acres, less than a two-hour drive from Bloomington, contain a variety of habitats from river bottomland and prairies to forested ridges and wetlands.
Warbler Ridge is part of a continuous conservation corridor being developed along the Embarras River. It is home to eight different kinds of orchids and more than 300 kinds of fungi. What was once pasture and cropland is now land undergoing restoration to prairie and other habitat to benefit pollinators and bats.
At least eight of the 13 species of bats in Illinois can be found at the Warbler Ridge Conservation Area, including Northern Long-eared Bat, Little Brown Bat and the endangered Indiana Bat.
As part of a planned 30-year bat habitat restoration project begun in 2018, the Grand Prairie Friends, a not-for-profit conservation organization and land trust, has planted 40 acres of pollinator prairie plants where bats can feed on insects, planted 50,000 oak and hickory trees for long-range natural roosting sites and erected poles with bat “houses” for more immediate habitat.
Terry Smith, a champion volunteer and bat monitor at Warbler Ridge, pointed to one of the bat shelters and said, “We have counted as many as 200 bats coming out of one of those.”
Six poles with bat shelters brought out a total of 700 bats within about 20 to 30 minutes after sunset, he said.
Unfortunately, you can’t witness that spectacle because the conservation area is only open to the public from sunrise to sunset. But you can witness many other wonders.
The area has many steep ravines, reflecting its location around the farthest reach of glaciers in Illinois.
There are about 10 miles of hiking trails. Pick up a map at the Warbler Crossing parking lot, 17487 Bypass Road, Charleston, to help you find the trails and parking areas or find more information at their website, grandprairiefriends.org, under the “explore our preserves” tab. No bikes or unleashed pets are allowed.
The longest continuous trail is the Warbler Trail, which is 3 miles one way. If you have more than one car along, you can stage one at each end.
A “guided” hike with 12 stops along the Warbler Trail is included in the “Prairie State Hikes” app available for purchase through Google Play or the Apple App Store. The app provides information on plants, animals and history along the way. Hikes at other natural areas, including Starved Rock State Park and Allerton Park, are also part of the app.
The Cemetery Ridge Trail takes you along narrow ridges and some challenging terrain to an old cemetery with gravestones dating back to the mid-1850s.
For a more leisurely stroll, start at the South Trailhead, 17161 Daileyville Road. This is the southern terminus of the Warbler Trail but it also provides access to the relatively flat, half-mile Aspen Loop.
A beautiful display of wildflowers can also be found there in a pollinator demonstration plot. It was attracting numerous bees and butterflies during our visit. Most of the plants have identifying tags “so it’s kind of a show-and-tell site,” Smith said.
“There’s different reasons people go to places like this,” said Smith. “Some are basically out to hike for exercise, other people to look at the natural area and the magnificence of the diversity and plant life and so on.”
Whether you are at Warbler Ridge or at another natural area, Smith said, it's important to keep an open mind — and open eyes.
“Any time a person is exploring, it’s important that you show up curious to make new discoveries," Smith said, "to find answers to things you didn’t know before maybe take pictures of unique things and research after your visit there.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The debate over whether Evergy should raise its rates comes to Wichita this week.
If the rate hike is approved, the average customer in the green area on the map, which includes Wichita, Hutchinson, and Salina, would pay $14.24 more a month. Around 736,000 Evergy customers are in the Kansas Central Region.
The Kansas Corporation Commission will decide whether to approve the rate request after hearing the pros and cons of the plan. The KCC is holding a public hearing about it this Thursday in Wichita.
Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium
Hughes Metropolitan Complex
5014 E 29th St. North, Wichita, KS
The hearing will include information about the rate hike request and a chance for questions and comments.
The KCC already held similar meetings in Topeka and Overland Park. You can watch those meetings on the KCC YouTube channel. Evergy is seeking a rate hike of about $3.47 a month for its customers in the Kansas Metro region, which is on the Kansas side of Kansas City.
Gina Penzig with Evergy said the company wants to recover investments made to improve service to customers. These improvements include a more reliable and resilient power grid and updated customer service systems.
If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you can join it online via Zoom, but you must register in advance on the KCC’s website. If you want to watch but do not want to comment, you can watch by clicking here.
Other options for commenting are to:
- Click here to submit a comment on the KCC website.
- Mail a comment to:
- Kansas Corporation Commission Office
- 1500 SW Arrowhead Road
- Topeka, KS 66604-4027
- Call the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.
The deadline to submit a comment is 5 p.m. on Sept. 29.
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ATLANTIC CITY — A sculptor has donated a statue of Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer to the city, and it will be installed in Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
On Wednesday, City Council passed resolutions to accept the gift from Stockton University professor Patricia Reid-Merritt, to fund its transportation and installation, and to negotiate a loan agreement with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. The CRDA runs Boardwalk Hall.
Reid-Merritt is the former coordinator for the annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human and Civil Rights Symposium at Stockton. She was also national chairperson for the Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Statue Committee, and had been gifted a polished plaster template/cast model, which she is donating to the city, according to one of the resolutions.
Hamer, who died in 1977, was the civil rights activist who brought attention to segregation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention here. Her efforts led to mandatory integrated state delegations later.
She is most famous for a speech she gave to the credential committee in 1964, in which she said she was "sick and tired of being sick and tired."
"By 1968, Hamer’s vision for racial parity in delegations had become a reality and Hamer was a member of Mississippi’s first integrated delegation," according to the National Women's History Museum.
GALLERY: Look back at the the 1964 Democratic Convention at Boardwalk Hall
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August 26, 1964. A demonstration erupts during the nomination of President Johnson during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Convention Hall. Press of Atlantic City file photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. The 1964 Democratic National Convention is in session in Convention Hall in Atlantic City. Photo courtesy of Bob Pergament and taken by Edward Lea/The Press of Atlantic City.
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July 26, 1964. New Jersey Bell Telephone Company workers install cables to handle the huge communications requirements of the 1964 Democratic National Convention. The cables will lead to the company's operating center in the basement of Convention Hall. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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July 26, 1964. New Jersey Bell Telephone Company sets up for the 1964 National Democratic Convention television coverage at Bader FIeld in Atlantic City. NJ Bell has six television transmission 'crash' units, one of which is shown above in operation at Bader Field in Atlantic City. Television pictures taken at the field will be beamed by microwave to antennas on top of Convention Hall communications center during the convention. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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July 26, 1964. Long Lines technicians of the Long Lines Department of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company make many checks before pictures of the 1964 Democratic National Convention are transmitted into American homes. Technicians above monitor a test picture in the Convention Hall basement center. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 22, 1964. Bill Erskine stands in front of his signs he painted for the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Convention Hall. Erskine and seven others were responsible for painting the signs. Press of Atlantic City file photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 21, 1964. Jack Cathrall, of Stratford, N.J., escorts the telephone girls from their convention posts with the help of security guard Mike Ruane. Cathrall trained the girls for their jobs during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City and selected their uniforms. Press of Atlantic City file photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 26, 1964. Luci Johnson, 17-year-old daughter of President Lyndon Johnson, looks over the gowns modeled by wives of New Jersey congressmen at a fashion show in Convention Hall during the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press of Atlantic City photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 26, 1964. Municipal Judge L. Edison Hedges solves the traffic problem around Convention Hall during the 1964 Democratic National Convention by making rounds on a unicycle. Hedges is a magistrate in Egg Harbor Township. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 26, 1964. Sons of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt get together on the floor of the Convention Hall during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Convention Hall. James Roosevelt is on the left, Elliot, center, and Franklin D. Jr. is on the right. Press of Atlantic City photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 23, 1964. J.L. Reinsch, Convention Hall director, takes the command post during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives.
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AUGUST 22, 1964. Sam Erskine, an employee of the United Exposition Service Company, checks the Arizona sign standard to be used during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. The five-foot-high triangular signs will be fastened to an aluminum pole attached to a steel base. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, left, attends a press conference with Muriel Humphrey, wife of Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and her daughters, Lynda Bird and Luci Baines. They were in Atlantic City for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press of Atlantic City photo by Mike Blizzard. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. Photographers and Secret Service agents surround Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Johnson, as she spashes in the Margate surf at a beach party. The Johnsons were in Atlantic City for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press of Atlantic City photo by Mike Blizzard. Historical photo archives
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June 30, 1963. FOR THE DEMOCRATS. Plans were well underway a year before the 1964 Democratic National Convention convened in Atlantic City. The city proposed a 10-foot high podium be built center-stage, with a 65-foot ramp in the rear leading to it. Flanking the podium on both sides would be seats for 1,000 working newsmen. Delegate tables would be centered on the main floor. Box seats for VIPs would be set up along three sides, with bleacher seats along the back for the public. Mall Dodson, city public relations director, stressed the plan is tentative, since the DNC may have its own ideas as to the layout. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 22, 1964. Liz Carpenter, press secretary to First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, and James C. Hagerty, press secretary to former Presdient Dwight D. Eisenhower, discuss life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. Delegates to the 1964 Democratic National Convention stream on to the Atlantic City Boardwalk from Convention Hall. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. Technicians check the teletype machines which will accommodate approximately 1,000 members of the press who will be covering the 1964 Democrataic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 24, 1964. Adlai Stevenson, a U.S. delegate to the United Nations, talks politics with a reporter at the 1964 Democratic National Ccnvention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo by Mike Blizzard. Historical photo archives
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August 1964. Attorney General Robert Kennedy and his sister, Eunice Shriver, greet guests at a reception held while Democrats at the 1964 Democratic National Convention were selecting their presidential and vice presidential nominees. The DNC was held in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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Programs from the August 1964 Democratic National Convention held in Atlantic City. From collection of Atlantic City Free Public Library Archives.
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August 1964. Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson, addresses a crowd outdoors at the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 22, 1964. One week before the start of the 1964 Democratic National Convention, nuns pause at the John F. Kennedy memorial statue in Kennedy Plaza outside Convention Hall in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 26, 1964. First Lady Lady Bird, center, and her daughters, Lynda Bird, left, and Luci greet fans as they arrive in their box for the third session of the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City photo by UPI Telephoto. Historical photo archives
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August 27, 1964. Baker Paul Jakubowski puts the finishing touches on a birthday cake for President Lyndon Johnson at Convention Hall. Johnson turns 56 on Aug. 27. A birthday celebration is planned on the last day of the Democratic National Convention. Press file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 27, 1964. Crowds surround Attorney General Robert Kennedy on Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City during an impromptu speech. Kennedy is in town for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 22, 1964. 75-year-old Mrs. Bess Walker, in Convention Hall, is the chief swithboard operator for the Democratic National Convention. Known as 'mom' by all the politicians, she has attended eight conventions and claims she never talks back to anyone. UPI Telephoto. Historical photo archive
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August 1964. Atlantic City welcomes the 1964 Democratic National Convention with a full-page advertisement in The Atlantic City Press - Sunday Press. Historical photo archive.
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August 1964. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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Lady Bird Johnson, center, on the loggia of the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, with her husband, President Lyndon Johnson, at right, during the Democratic National Convention, in Atlantic City, in August, 1964. The Johnson's daughters are to their left, Lynda Bird and Luci Baines, and at far right is comedian Danny Thomas. Press of Atlantic City photo by Mike Blizzard. Historical photo archives
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From left, Luci Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, President Lyndon Johnson, and Lynda Bird Johnson, on the stage of the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, during the Democratic National Convention, in Atlantic City, in August, 1964.
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August 24, 1964. Delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City in Boardwalk Convention Hall to nominate President Lyndon Johnson as the standard bearer for their party. The theme of the convention is 'Let Us Continue.' Press of Atlantic City file photo by MIke Blizzard
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August 25, 1964. RFK HIDEAWAY as it looked in '64. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy , who recently announced he was a candidate for U.S. Senate from New York, stayed at 113 S. Pembroke Ave., Margate, while attending the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Kennedy . Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archive.
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August 1964. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, arrives in Atlantic City for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Local officials Senator Frank S. 'Hap' Farley and city Mayor Joseph Altman greet the President. Photo courtesy of Bob Pergament and taken by Edward Lea/The Press of Atlantic City, July 21, 2004.
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RFK HIDEAWAY as it looks today. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy , who recently announced he was a candidate for U.S. Senate from New York, stayed at 113 S. Pembroke Ave., Margate, while attending the August 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Kennedy . Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archive.
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August 26, 1964. GOLDWATER FOR PRESIDENT. A new billboard on the Boardwalk greets delegates and visitors to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Workmen said they did not know who ordered the sign. Press of Atlantic City photo by Mike Blizzard. Historical photo archives
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A quote by civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer from the 1964 Democratic National Convention held in Atlantic City, is inscribed in a column at the Atlantic City Civil Rights Garden on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The Press of Atlantic City photo by Michael Ein, Friday, July 23, 2004.
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August 27, 1964. Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of the late President John F. Kennedy, smiles for those who attended a reception for delegates in the Deauville Hotel. She attended the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, where she listened to memorial speeches for her late husband. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 27, 1964. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrives at the Deauville Hotel in Atlantic City while a large crowd of spectators looks on. Kennedy flew to the resort for a five-hour convention reception for delegates. She is in Atlantic City for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 25, 1964. The seafront home of Hess Rosenbloom at 132 S. Delancy Place, Chelsea, as it looked in 1964, was reportedly used by President Lyndon Johnson and his family during the 1964 Democratic Convention. Attorney General and Mrs. Robert Kennedy occupied the home of Rosenbloom's brother, Baltimore Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom, during the convention. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo
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May 10, 1964. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson speaks to 3,000 dedicated Democrats during Democratic-party dinner in Convention Hall in Atlantic City. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 24, 1964. Washington, D.C. hostess Perle Mesta looks over preparations for a party Sunday in a rented Ventnor mansion. Mesta is planning several affairs for those attending the 1964 Democratic National Convention, including one for President Lyndon Johnson. Press of Atlantic City photo by UPI. Historical photo archives
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August 24, 1964. Local residents stand outside the Ventnor mansion Washington, D.C. hostess Perle Mesta is renting during the 1964 Democratic National Convention. They hope to catch a glimpse of famous Democratic guests as they arrive at a party. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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August 27, 1964. A smiling former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy receives a 14-minute ovation from the delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Press of Atlantic City file photo. Historical photo archives
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ABSECON — An 8-year-old boy sleeping in a parked car died after the vehicle was struck by an oncoming car early Sunday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Police responded to the westbound side of the White Horse Pike at 3:25 a.m. for a crash involving two vehicles, the Prosecutor's Office said Monday. A 2019 Nissan Sentra driven by Edward Johnston, 25, of Egg Harbor City, was traveling west on the pike when it went off the road and hit a parked 1995 Honda, in which the child was sleeping.
Before the boy fell asleep, he was fishing with his father in one of the creeks off the road, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries.
The Prosecutor's Office did not identify the child.
Johnston was given motor vehicle summonses. Other charges may be forthcoming, the Prosecutor's Office said.
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Anyone with additional information about the crash can call Detective Dylan Hutton of the Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7885, Sgt. Ryan O'Connell of Absecon police at 609-641-0667, ext. 208, or send an anonymous tip to the Prosecutor's Office at acpo.org/tip/new.
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They’re spiky and small. They’ll do push-ups on your backyard wall.
Lizards can be found in just about every nook and cranny in Tucson. Now, locals have the chance to share their pictures and videos of the scaly creatures on Tucson’s newest Instagram account: Tucson Daily Lizard.
The account is run by Steven Santillan, a local lifelong lizard enthusiast and project manager for a solar company, and his girlfriend, Val Timin, co-founder of local zero-waste shop Cero.
“I'm hoping that the Instagram thing will be like a collaboration with other people seeing lizards too,” Santillan said. “There's obviously a handful you see all the time in town. But as you go outskirts, there's so many more that we don't see that often.”
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Initially, Tucson Daily Lizard started as a Facebook page in 2015. Santillan’s friend Wes had the idea to launch the Facebook page, but eventually handed the reigns over to Santillan. The page was eventually merged with the Tucson Herpetological Society group.
Once the Facebook group began to dwindle, Timin thought it would be a good idea to revive the concept on Instagram. She created the page a couple weeks ago and has since gained almost 100 followers.
“With Instagram being a more photo and video platform, and people, especially in our age range, maybe being on there a little bit more than on Facebook groups, we could just make it a bigger, more happening public thing,” Timin said. “And so far, so good. It seems like people are having fun with it.”
But why continue with lizards out of the many Sonoran Desert creatures?
“They’re fun to watch,” the couple agreed.
To submit a photo or video to the Tucson Daily Lizard, locals can tag their account, hashtag #tucsondailylizard or send them a direct message on Instagram.
So far, some of the photos submitted or taken by the Tucson Daily Lizard team have included desert spiny lizards and whiptails. But Timin and Santillan would like to see more uncommon lizards appear on the page.
“If we can get the location that’s great, we are trying to include that in every post, and then either they can ID the lizard or we can also help out with an ID,” Timin said. “We have a book on lizards and it's kind of fun to see who lives where and how to ID them.”
The Tucson Daily Lizard team also encourages locals to respect lizards and handle them properly when exploring nature or taking photos of the spiky creatures.
“You don't want to stress them out, overhandle them,” Timin said. “Perhaps, limit handling them only to when you actually have to rescue them from a place of pain or danger. And I've also learned that you're not supposed to handle them when you have lotions and things on your hand because that can absorb through their skin. So, yeah, we encourage people to study up through resources like the Tucson Herpetological Society or other herpetological books. And just be safe and enjoy. And be curious.”
Eventually, Tucson Daily Lizard would like to expand its reach in the community through lizard-spotting outings, other social media sites like TikTok, and even its own merch like lizard-themed T-shirts.
“(The page) is the hottest lizard content in all of Tucson,” Santillan said. “(We hope people will) celebrate and appreciate the lizards in Tucson.”
For more information about the Tucson Daily Lizard or to submit a photo, visit Tucson Daily Lizard’s Instagram page.
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ATLANTIC CITY — A $100,000 grant by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation will help two Stockton-affiliated organizations work toward amplifying the voices of underrepresented city residents, the university said Monday.
The money will benefit the Noyes Arts Garage and Stories of Atlantic City, Stockton said in a news release.
“We’ve collaborated a number of times over the last few years with programs, and it has borne some wonderful fruit for community engagement and opportunities for residents to express themselves and share what’s going on in the community,” said Michael Cagno, executive director of the Noyes Museum of Stockton University, which runs the Arts Garage.
Stories of Atlantic City Project Director Toby Rosenthal said the journalism project is all about engaging the community through avenues like the arts.
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“We are all in arts and humanities,” Rosenthal said. “It’s a natural and organic partner for Stories of Atlantic City and Communication Studies to partner with the Noyes. We can work better and engage better with community members through an organization that already has experience and connections.”
Cagno and Rosenthal said the grant will support several joint projects, including:
Atlantic City's Tina Notaro quit her job with the state to take up clowning and organizing unique events in her hometown.
• Expanding a multicultural art studio residency and a Black Art Matters program at the Arts Garage
• Creating a storytelling, branding and strategy incubator to help individuals and businesses develop their message and set goals for their future
• Creating a podcast studio in Atlantic City either at Stockton’s City Campus or at the Arts Garage on Fairmount Avenue to support and share community stories
• The grant also will allow for the hiring of a full-time community organizer to oversee these initiatives, Rosenthal said.
The grant is part of the Dodge Foundation’s goal to donate to organizations focusing on addressing the root cause and repair of structural racism and inequity across New Jersey, Stockton said.
Ian Marshall, dean of Stockton’s School of Arts and Humanities, said he hopes the grant will help inform the community about the different arts programs at the university.
“In bringing together visual art through Michael's work, and writing, communication and reporting through Toby's work, we have effectively spanned a fair amount of the skillsets we teach in the School of Arts and Humanities,” Marshall said. “Added to the community-based application of their work, this grant allows Stockton students the ability to both see the interconnectedness of these disciplines and also practice them in a productive and collaborative way.”
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Arizona Daily Star
About 1,300 customers are without power on Tucson's south side after a severe storm knocked down more than 36 poles throughout the area Sunday night.
The outage is bordered by Camino de Oeste on the west, just south of Irvington Road on the north, Cardinal Avenue on the east and Sorrel Lane on the south.
Tucson Electric Power crews were working Monday to restore service, though they said about 800 customers will remain without service until repairs are complete, which could take a couple of days in some areas along Bilby Road.
As a result, officials says those in the affected area should make arrangements to stay elsewhere, if possible. Cooling centers have also been set up by Pima County and the city. For more information about the centers, visit tucne.ws/1nv2 and tucne.ws/1nv3 .
TEP also said it was working with customers in the area who have informed them that they rely on electrically-powered medical devices at home. For more information on the Medical Device Alert program, call 520-623-7711.
TEP has set up near the area, in the parking lot of the AVA at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, to distribute ice on Monday.
Debris is being cleaned up and replacement poles and equipment and being delivered. Downed power lines should be reported by calling 911 immediately.
Updates will be available at tep.com/outages .
Photos: Tucson's 2023 monsoon
Monsoon
The sky goes red as a monsoon storm slowly rolls over downtown, Tucson, Ariz., July 21, 2023, with a little bit of lightning. Lighting, wind and a little rain over the central part of the city, with most of the storm hitting just to the south.
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Monsoon lightning over Hotel McCoy
Lightning and a monsoon storm puts a bit a damper on Free Film Fridays delaying the start of the night’s feature, Clueless, at Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Rd., Tucson, Ariz., July 21, 2023. The film was shown, but the pool was off limits.
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Lightning strikes over downtown, Tucson, Ariz., July 21, 2023, as a monsoon storm rolls over the valley. Again the rain was mostly to the south of the city, with bands on the eastern edge along the Rincon foothills.
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A lightning bolt hits northwest of Gates Pass, one of the last several scattered rain cells at the tail-end of a monsoon storm that skirted south of Tucson, Ariz., July 19, 2023. The largest part of the cell slipped south of town, dropping rain and sporadic lightning in Tucson Estates and west along Ajo Highway.
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Aurora Apodaca, left, lets out a laugh as she plays in the aftermath of a monsoon storm with Oscar Stump on the west side of Tucson Monday afternoon.
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Laura Stump helps her daughter, Magda, dip her feet in the aftermath of a monsoon storm on the west side of Tucson Monday afternoon.
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People use a plastic garbage bag to shield themselves from the monsoon storm as they make their way to a bus stop along St. Mary’s Road on Monday afternoon.
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People use a plastic garbage bag to shield themselves from the monsoon storm as they make their way to a bus stop along St. Mary’s Road on Monday afternoon.
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A man walks along St. Mary’s Road as a monsoon storm finally makes an appearance in Tucson on Monday afternoon.
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Monsoon sand bags
Ruth Estrada handles the task of tying while her husband Josh gets a bucket full for the next bag as the couple get ready for the rains at the city’s sandbag site on the east parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, Tucson, Ariz., July 13, 2023. There’s a limit of 10 bags per vehicle and baggers need to bring their own shovels. Pima County has a 20 bag limit at their 11 sites through out the area: 16091 W. Universal Ranch Rd. —fire station in Arivaca; E. Snyder Rd. and N .Lason Ln.; E. Carter Canyon Rd. and N. Sabino Canyon Parkway — Mt. Lemmon; 3885 E. Golder Ranch Dr. — fire station in Catalina; N. Pima Canyon Dr. and E. Ina Rd.; E. Dawson Rd. and S. County Club Rd.; 1313 S. Mission Road — Pima County Mission Yard; S. Camino Verde and W. Ajo Hwy. — fire station; Trico Rd. and Silverbell Rd. — fire station; 6625 N. Sandario Rd. — fire station; N. La Canada Dr. and Paseo Del Chino in Green Valley.
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Tony Burton ties off one of his freshly filled sandbags from the city’s self-serve site on the east side of Hi Corbett Field, Tucson, Ariz., July 13, 2023, in anticipation of upcoming monsoon storms.
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Lightning strikes at the Pima County Fairgrounds as the first real monsoon storm of the season rolls over the southeastern part of the area, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2023. Heavy rain also fell over much of the Vail area.
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A twisty bolt of lightning hits near the Pima County Fairgrounds as the first monsoon moisture of the season rolls over the southeastern part of the valley, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2023.
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A bolt of lightning hits south of the Pima County Fairgrounds as the first significant monsoon storm of the year rolls over the area south and east of Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2023.
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Sun sets behind the a saguaro near Greasewood Road and Anklam Road with a few scattered clouds as backdrop, the first signs of monsoon moving into the area, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2023.
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A 32-year-old Lincoln man has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined $10,000 for drunkenly crashing into the back of a 2017 Buick near 27th Street and Old Cheney Road nearly two years ago, sending himself and two others to the hospital, one with serious injuries.
Travis Tucker also will have to serve a year and a half on post-release supervision and his license will be revoked for 15 years as part of the sentence Lancaster County District Judge Lori Maret gave him Friday.
It was the most she could give Tucker for DUI causing serious injury, a felony charge to which he pleaded no contest.
At about 2:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2021, Tucker's Jeep and a Buick Encore occupied by Natasha Gulbrandson and her fiance, Nick Jarecke, both had just passed 27th Street while heading east on Old Cheney when Tucker crashed into the Buick, according to a state investigator's crash report.
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The collision forced the car across the center lane and into a light pole on the north side of the road. The Jeep came to rest against a tree south of Old Cheney.
Tucker, Gulbrandson and Jarecke all were taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Jarecke suffered a fractured spine that required surgery and was "intubated, heavily sedated and unable to speak," in the initial days after the crash.
First responders noted an odor of alcohol on Tucker. Lincoln police said his blood alcohol level tested at .226, nearly three times the legal limit to drive.
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued Air Quality Action Days for today and Tuesday in northern Indiana.
IDEM said it is forecasting throughout northern Indiana high levels of fine particles because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. In addition, ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range in a region that includes Warsaw.
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An Orland man has been charged with felony rape after a woman said he battered, strangled and sexually assaulted her, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department said today.
Brandon Kevin Hicks, 46, has been preliminarily charged with felony rape and strangulation and two misdemeanors, including animal cruelty, the sheriff's department said in a news release.
A woman reported the sexual assault about 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Cameron Hospital in Angola, where the victim was treated. She went to the hospital after the alleged rape that happened earlier that day.
The woman said Hicks was intoxicated when he allegedly battered, strangled and sexually assaulted her. Hicks also allegedly struck the victim’s dog in the face when it tried to protect her.
Hicks was arrested about 7 p.m. Sunday at a residence in the 5900 block of North Indiana 327 in Orland.
As of Monday, Hicks was being held at the Steuben County Jail without bond, pending an initial hearing.
The incident remains under investigation by the sheriff's department, which was assisted at the scene by the Orland town marshal's office.
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A 56-year-old Columbia City man has been identified as the victim of a July 6 motorcycle crash at Liberty Mills and West County Line roads, the Allen County coroner's office said today.
Michael Allen Knafel died accidentally from multiple blunt-force injuries, and his death is the 22nd in motor vehicle crashes during 2023, the coroner's office said in a statement.
It said first responders found a victim lying next to a motorcycle, and took him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The crash remains under investigation by Allen County police, the county prosecutor's office and the coroner's office.
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Wells Street is restricted between Franke Park and Louisedale drives through Aug. 25 during gas-line installation, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155.
Wells Street is restricted between Franke Park and Louisedale drives through Aug. 25 during gas-line installation, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155.
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Chef Paul Elbling, who opened La Petite France in 1971 and introduced Richmond to fine dining, has died. He was 82.
Born in Alsace, France, Mr. Elbling studied at a rigorous apprenticeship program in classical French cooking at Ecole Hoteliere in Strasbourg, France and attended the Cordon Bleu School in Paris. In 1964, he earned a European master chef degree.
“Chef Paul,” as he was affectionately called, and his wife, Marie-Antoinette, opened La Petite France in 1971, where they introduced Richmonders to classic French cuisine and, according to many, put Richmond on the culinary map. Mr. Elbling died in the early hours of Saturday at a local hospital. His wife, Marie-Antoinette, died in 2021.
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"He introduced Richmond to grand cuisine," Jimmy Sneed, former owner of The Frog and the Redneck, said in 2002. "He was a flag bearer. It was daring back in the '70s in Richmond to do that.”
For 36 years, La Petite France was Richmond’s star French restaurant. (The restaurant closed in 2008.) Mr. Elbling ran the kitchen, while his wife, Marie-Antoinette, ran the house. Their talents together brought La Petite local and national acclaim.
The Elblings originally opened La Petite France in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center in South Richmond. A little more than a year later, they moved into a building a few blocks from Staples Mill Road, at 2108 Maywill St. It was a plain-looking building across the street from a Circuit City store on Thalboro Street.
Despite the almost industrial location, the restaurant was a hit. To step inside the restaurant was to enter “a world of grace,” according to this newspaper. La Petite France received the 5 Star Diamond Award, a prestigious international award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
Over the years, Elbling compiled a lengthy resume of honors, including Restaurateur of the Year from the Virginia Restaurant Association (1985), the Academy Award of the Restaurant Industry and he was selected as one of the World's Best Chefs by the American Academy of Hospitality Services. He won a James Beard award in 1998. He was also cited for excellence in Southern Living and Gourmet Magazine.
“He was an icon in this industry,” Mark Herndon, owner of Buckhead’s Chop House and co-owner of The Roosevelt, said.
“Everybody knew about La Petite France,” former Gov. Jim Gilmore said. “(My wife) Roxane and I considered him a very good friend. We got to know him at the restaurant. He was very warm. He spent a lot of time with us and we spent personal time with him at his home. He had an extraordinary personality and added to the character of Richmond in a positive way.”
“He started a culinary renaissance [in Richmond],” Mary Margaret Kastelberg, a friend of the Eblings, said.
In the early days of La Petite France, Mr. Elbling often had to travel to Washington D.C. to procure fresh produce and items like mussels for the menu.
“He was a true, classically trained chef,” Xavier Meers, a chef from Belgium who launched Belle Vie European Bistro and later Brux'l Café in Richmond, said.
“He brought to Richmond an experience that could only be found in bigger cities,” Herndon said. “He did so much to help elevate our profession. Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, if you were looking for a job in a restaurant, you would look under ‘Domestic Help.’ Chef Paul helped chefs be recognized for their skill and experience. He brought the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (an international gastronomic society founded in Paris) to Richmond. He did so much to elevate fine dining and to bring a new experience to Richmond that it didn’t have at the time.”
“He was a perfectionist in his work. He had very high standards,” Kastelberg said. “He was a great ambassador for his profession.”
But he was also warm, giving, charming and fun, she said.
“One of (Paul and Marie’s) greatest gifts was to make everyone feel important. Whether you were a CEO or a governor or a janitor, he had an ability to make everyone feel important.
“He was an artist,” Kastelberg said. Along with his wife Marie, "they were also very good business people. That’s why their restaurant was a success," she said. "They were very attentive to every detail. Whether it was remembering which customer liked a certain kind of wine with their dinner or knowing (if a customer) always wanted to arrive at 6:45 p.m.”
Mr. Elbling was also extremely humble and had a gift for hospitality. Even though he cooked for actors, dignitaries, and important chefs, he was more comfortable serving other people, Kastelberg said. “They much preferred to serve other people than to be served,” she said.
“His footprint in Richmond was enormous,” Meers said. He met Mr. Elbling when the famous chef visited his restaurant Belle Vie European Bistro. The two quickly struck up a friendship.
“If I had to describe Chef Paul in one would, it would be: generosity,” Meers said.
In 2009, Mr. and Mrs. Elbling helped found the RVA French Food Festival that over a decade brought thousands to the Little Sisters of the Poor. The Elblings often opened the restaurant for special dinners or events to benefit charities. The Elblings were also lifelong members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Henrico.
Richmond Magazine named its dining awards The Elbys in honor of Mr. Elbling.
“He was always at The Elbys. You would see all these young restaurant entrepreneurs and (people from) distilleries and breweries, and in the middle of that, you’d have Chef Paul dancing with all of these young people,” Meers said. “Everybody knew him. Everyone respected him. He was an example for a lot of us.”
The Elblings were born in Alsace, a French province on the German-Swiss border that was occupied by Germany during World War II. When he was 19, Mr. Elbling was a French paratrooper in the Algerian War, for which he was later awarded the Croix de Guerre and other honors. Mr. Elbling met his wife at a party she gave in 1965. A year after getting married, in 1967, Mr. Elbling and his wife moved to Washington, D.C.
Mr. Elbling served as chef at Chez Francois in Washington, D.C. and became executive chef at the Washington Hotel before moving to Richmond to open La Petite France. Mr. Elbling and his wife lived near River Road for 40 years where they entertained guests and friends.
Besides La Petite France, Mr. Elbling helped found the Virginia Chefs Association, which promotes education within the industry and has a scholarship fund; he won gold medals for the United States in the International Culinary Olympiques in 1980 and 1984; and he was a featured chef at a James Beard House dinner in New York, among many other honors.
He earned three records in the Guinness Book of World Records, including one for the world's largest omelet (10,470 eggs). The Guinness Records were done for charity benefits. He also authored the cookbook, “Chef Paul’s La Petite France.”
After his wife, Marie, died in 2021, Mr. Elbling moved to assisted living at Spring Arbor of Richmond. He was hospitalized for an infection and died in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Kastelberg.
“They really lived the American dream. They came here with nothing. Through hard work and relentless dedication, they built something really special,” Kastelberg said.
Details on services will be announced at a later date.
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Parents and children walking to Richmond's Fairfield Court Elementary School on Monday morning were met with music, cheering and hugs from teachers and school staff.
The July Monday morning marked the first of the 200-day school year — a new pilot program from Richmond Public Schools, and among the first of its kind in the region.
Fairfield Court Elementary and Cardinal Elementary School in South Richmond added 20 days to their academic calendars in an effort to curb learning loss that was exacerbated by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sgt. Edward Gore, a Richmond Public Schools safety and security officer, hugs a student arriving for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond on Monday. Fairfield Court Elementary is participating in a pilot program of adding 20 days of instruction to the curriculum to make the school year 200 days.
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Remy Cartel, who has a 4-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son, moved to Richmond from New York in February and said Fairfield Court Elementary had already changed her family’s lives through the school community's support.
“This girl went from not reading at all and being behind in school to being on point, doing summer reading and everything else,” Cartel said as she walked her children to school Monday morning. “It’s been a struggle and we’ve been through some hard times, but the support we get from the school is 100%. She lives for the teachers.”
Cartel added, “They need to implement the 200-day school year citywide, nationwide, everything because education doesn’t stop when the summer starts.”
Dhaka Damir, 3, fist-bumps a teacher as he arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond on Monday.
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After years of back-and-forth on the issue, the Richmond School Board approved the extended school year for the two schools in split votes earlier this year.
“We've gone through a very difficult time; the pandemic really set us back," said RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras. "In this once-in-a-century moment, we need once-in-a-century responses, and that is what we have here today."
Kamras added: “Our motto at RPS is to teach with love. I've learned as a father, the greatest gift we can give our children is our time. And that is exactly what we're giving our children today — 20 extra days of our time.”
Remaya Bacon, 5, high-fives a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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Fairfield Court Elementary, adjacent to the Fairfield Court public housing community in Richmond’s East End, counts 97% of its students as “economically disadvantaged,” a rough gauge of poverty measured by the state. At Cardinal Elementary, about 54% of students are deemed “economically disadvantaged” by the state.
About 28% of students at Fairfield Court Elementary passed state reading tests last school year, compared with a pass rate of 47% division-wide and 73% statewide. At Cardinal Elementary, about 37% of its students passed state reading tests last school year.
Calie Mayo, 5, goes to hug a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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The typical summer breaks in between academic years can cause serious learning loss for children, especially for low-income students, research shows.
By the fifth grade, summer learning loss can leave low-income students up to three years behind their classmates, according to research conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers. A child’s summer learning experiences during elementary school years can impact whether that child earns a high school diploma and continues on to college.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney speaks during a news conference on the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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“It’s not about test scores. It's about growth,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. “We want to be able to see on Day One versus Day 200 whether or not our kids have progressed. ... I'm a firm believer that's exactly what 200 more days will allow for our kids — to grow and progress and be the kids we know that they can be, the best kids in central Virginia.”
The pilot is funded by the division’s allotment of the federal COVID-19 stimulus package.
Safiyah Degale, 9, fist-bumps a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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“I believe every school needs 200 days in the city of Richmond,” Stoney said at a news conference on Monday.
In an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the mayor said the pragmatic approach is to phase in extended calendars at Richmond’s public schools.
“We will depend upon the City Council or the administration to step up (with funding),” he said. “More than likely it would be a phased-in approach. ... I think if it was phased in, I think that the City Council and the administration can handle that budgetarily.”
The Times-Dispatch's 'Photo of the Day'
Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Jan. 3, 2023
People remember 8-year-old P’Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell on Jan. 3. The girl was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Manchester's Olivia Wright reaches in on James River's Alisha Whirley at James River Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jan. 6, 2023
Daron Pearson plays basketball at Smith Peters Park in the Carver neighborhood on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Pages are introduced at the Senate chamber during the first day of Virginia General Assembly at Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, worked at his desk at the Virginia State Capitol on Thursday. Above him is a portrait of former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, now a congressman representing the 8th District in Northern Virginia.
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Jan. 13, 2023
Elizabeth Leggett is photographed with her pup Pallas, 10, in her neighborhood in Richmond's business district on January 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
James "States" Manship of Thornburg came to the gun rights rally at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square on Lobby Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, dressed as President George Washington.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
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Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
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Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
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Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
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Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
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Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
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Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Daniel Sangjib Min photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
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Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
John Locher, Associated PRess
Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond on March 27.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill plans to resign from her post to attend graduate school in Paris, where she will start a master’s program in international governance and diplomacy at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, colloquially known as SciencesPo.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
ANNA BRYSON/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
Courtesy UVa athletics photos
May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 31, 2023
Earl Gary, owner of YME Landscape, used a compact tractor to move topsoil for a temporary landscaping at the former site of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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June 1, 2023
Jorge Figueroa leads tenants and New Virginia Majority organizers in a rally at Southwood Apartments, in Richmond, VA on June 1, 2023 to protest rent increases. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
June 2, 2023
This screenshot from the Virginia Department of Transportation's real-time traffic cameras shows multiple southbound lanes of Interstate 95 closed after a crash near the Belvidere Street exit the morning of Friday, June 2, 2023.
Virginia Department of Transportation
June 3, 2023
Richmond Kickers defender Simon Fitch shoots the ball defended by Chattanooga Red Wolves forward Walter Varela at City Stadium on Saturday, June 3.
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June 4, 2023
Mark Whitfield and Ciara Dickson watch Samaya Dickson throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Flying Squirrels game on Sunday.
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June 5, 2023
People bow their heads before eating as Dr. Stepfanie Ramsey gives the invocation at the 2023 Times-Dispatch/Sports Backer Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2023 at the Jefferson Hotel. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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June 6, 2023
A radar measure the speed of passing cars on Main Street on June 6, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
June 7, 2023
A piece from a mortar board lays on the ground at the site of a shooting at Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony.
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June 8, 2023
A participant holds a candle during a vigil hosted by Grace & Holy Trinity Church on Thursday to remember Huguenot High School graduate Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Renzo Smith.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
June 9, 2023
Louisa softball players celebrate after beating Hanover 5-3 in the Class 4 state semifinals on Friday, June 9.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 10, 2023
Riverside lacrosse players and coaches run on the field after defeating Freeman in the Class 5 championship game in Ashburn on Saturday, June 10.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Crews with a private dive team and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office found themselves at a Lake Tarpon canal Monday morning after searching for a car that could be connected to a missing persons case from 1995.
The search comes just two days after the private team says it made an unexpected discovery.
On Facebook, Sunshine State Sonar says they were looking for a car that belonged to Brenda Starr, a Palm Harbor woman who vanished in 1995.
Instead, they found a 1970s Chevy Vega.
"We [were] just talking to the divemaster over there, and they felt around inside the vehicle, and they did not find any human remains in it, which is, which is a good thing," Mike Sullivan said. Sullivan is the founder of Sunshine State Sonar, the volunteer dive group.
"And so they attempted to take it out, which we knew it was going to be an extremely difficult task. The car was so brittle. It's been underwater for 30-plus years, most likely, and yeah, it's, you know, the axle broke apart. And, you know, they did the best they can."
Sunshine State Sonar surmised there may be a connection between the year, make and model of the car found to one related to a decades-old missing persons case in Florida involving two sisters who owned the exact same car and disappeared in 1979.
Two wheels were pulled out from the canal as crews were trying to remove the car. And according to Sullivan, there were no human remains inside after feeling around.
When the car was initially located, the dive team pulled parts off to identify its make and model.
"He pulled up a piece of the steering wheel with the Chevy emblem," Sullivan said, referencing one of his divers. "And he pulled off a piece of plastic from the eight-pillar with a GM part number, we were able to reference that part number on that eight-pillar to an early 1970s Chevrolet Vega."
"These things sometimes are absolutely impossible. If these guys can't get it out, nobody can get it out."
So far, the private dive team has searched 12 bodies of water looking for the car belonging to the missing Palm Harbor woman. While Pinellas County continues its investigation and recovery efforts of the Chevy, Sunshine State Sonar will continue
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida's oceans are heating up to historically high temperatures leaving coral reefs at risk of turning white and dying off. With coral bleaching expected to continue all through the summer, the University of South Florida's Keys Marine Laboratory is storing thousands of specimens of coral until water temperatures return to normal.
The Keys Marine Laboratory, which is part of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, holds one of the largest temperature-controlled saltwater systems in the Florida Keys with 60 tanks ranging from 40 to 1,000 gallons of water. Partner institutions like The Florida Aquarium and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission use the KML to study corals and other forms of marine life and to rehabilitate and grow vulnerable species.
The KML is currently housing over 1,500 coral specimens, many of which are rare and endangered species harvested from offshore nurseries and parent colonies, and they have the capacity to store thousands more throughout the summer.
“For years we have been developing the infrastructure capacity to support reef restoration efforts that enable KML to temporarily house corals during emergencies such as this,” Cynthia Lewis, director of KML said.
The corals will be housed in the laboratory's land-based systems for months, with some being rehabilitated and others being used as part of breeding programs.
“Some of the corals held here today will become part of our coral breeding program at The Florida Aquarium and will be given world-class human care for the rest of their lives, producing hundreds of offspring every year," Coral Conservation Program Director Keri O’Neil said. "When the time is right to return those offspring to the reef, they will once again have a short stay at Keys Marine Laboratory before returning to the ocean.”
Coral reefs serve as critical habitats for fish, crabs, turtles and many other forms of marine life. They offer natural protection from storms, waves and erosion that can cause flooding.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A small plane crashed into a vacant, two-story home in Georgetown on Sunday morning.
According to the Georgetown Fire Department (GFD), the crash occurred just before noon in the 500 block of Northwood Drive.
The plane had three occupants, all of whom were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Shannon Hayes said she was walking her dog when she saw the plane crash and called 911.
"That boom, that noise that that plane was making beforehand, you knew it wasn't good," Hayes said. "Some of the neighbors ran over. Two people climbed out of the airplane onto the roof and were asking for ladders while I was on the phone with 911."
KVUE obtained audio from the air traffic control tower, which suggests the crash might have been a result of an engine failure.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has started an investigation into what caused the crash to occur. The GFD will assist in the early stages of the investigation.
The NTSB said it did not send an investigator to the scene, as it is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as that agency conducts the on-scene examination and documentation of the scene. The FAA will provide the NTSB information for its investigation.
Once the information has been reviewed, the NTSB will issue a preliminary report in about 12 to 15 business days and post it to its website when it is available.
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MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland have announced the name of the new Animal Services Manager: Melissa Hobson.
She will be introduced during the August 5th Rescue Runners event, but will start officially on August 1st.
On July 17th, NewsWest 9 was told that a new manager had been chosen, but they were not releasing that person's name just yet.
Here's the official press release sent by the City of Midland:
"Join us Saturday, August 5th for Rescue Runners, and a chance to welcome our new Animal Services Manager, Melissa Hobson.
ABOUT MELISSA:
Melissa Hobson is a skilled professional with a passion for animal care and welfare. With a background in veterinary medicine, research, and teaching, she possesses exceptional skills in communication, leadership, and creating nurturing environments. Her academic journey includes earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, specializing in Freshwater and Marine Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, and further expanding her knowledge with an MBA and a Master of Science in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. With experience as a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and in an animal emergency hospital, Melissa has shown dedication to animal well-being and has additional expertise as a diver and saltwater aquarist. Melissa's leadership experience, strong academic foundation, combined with her experience in veterinary medicine, research, and teaching, positions her to make a significant impact as the Animal Services Manager.
'We are excited to welcome Melissa as she works toward creating a better community for pets and their owners through education, compassion, and advocacy.” Cristina O. Burns, Director of Community Services.'
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys her role as a loving wife and mother in which they share a home filled with four dogs and a cat. She actively promotes responsible pet ownership, emphasizing the importance of spaying and neutering pets, educating them about vaccines and heartworm prevention, and advocating for overall animal health and happiness. Melissa will begin her position with the City on Tuesday, August 1, 2023."
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — On Monday, the Midland County Commissioner’s Court approved an outdoor burning ban for Midland County.
As of today, all outdoor burning in Midland County is prohibited. This outdoor burning ban will be in place for the next 90 days.
People can still burn household trash because Midland County does not provide trash services. The trash can only be household and must be burned in a barrel, they must have a water source and call the non-emergency number before burning at 432-685-7340.
In addition, Ector County is also under a burn ban.
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead after a two vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon around 3:45 p.m.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, A 2022 Ford F-150 driven by 34-year-old Luis Castaneda of Amarillo was traveling westbound on SH 349. A 2012 Peterbilt truck with trailer driven by 36-year-old Ganiyu Olalekan Raji was traveling eastbound on SH 349.
For an unknown reason Casteneda traveled into the eastbound lane and collided with Raji's truck.
Casteneda was pronounced dead at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation.
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ODESSA, Texas — XTO Energy hosted its annual charity golf tournament today at the Odessa Country Club.
Proceeds benefitted the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center (PBRC).
They held the check presentation at noon in the Odessa Country Club ballroom.
Each year, XTO Energy employees volunteer their time and energy to host the XTO Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for a nonprofit making an impact in the Permian Basin. This year’s beneficiary is the PBRC.
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BROOKSTON, Texas — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl allegedly abducted by a 22-year-old man, according to the Red River County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office says Erika Anderson, who may also identify as Erika McCarver, was allegedly taken by Jonathan Ramirez and was last seen at 11000 U.S. 82 West in Brookston, Texas at about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 23.
Police said the suspect, Ramirez, is driving a green and beige 2009 Toyota Camry with Texas license plate number RWW6625.
Anderson is described as a white female standing at 5’4” and weighing about 115 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Police said she was last seen wearing a gray hoodie.
Ramirez is described as a white male standing at 5’8” and weighing about 148 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Law enforcement said the two may be heading to Watauga, Texas. The Watauga Police Department told WFAA that officers investigated and determined that Ramirez hasn't lived in Watauga since the beginning of the year and said Ramirez moved to Dallas, Texas.
If you know of their location, please call the Red River County Sheriff’s Office at 903-427-3838 or 911 immediately. Police said Anderson may be in grave or immediate danger.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are investigating a possible kidnapping at a home on the west side Wednesday morning.
Officers surrounded the home in the 1300 block of Dahlgreen after they got a call from two men saying they were being held against their will.
When officers got there, they found the two men and took them to SAPD headquarters and began searching for a man they believe could be involved.
They said the man could be hiding in the house, but that is still not certain. Officers said they had no plans to call for S.W.A.T. team.
This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received.
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Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department is addressing fire safety after a tragic fire from over the weekend.
Five people, including three children, died in the fire at a home on Winding Oak Drive on the northeast side early Saturday morning. Three others were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Chief Charles Hood stressed the importance Monday of having working smoke alarms in homes and resources for residents to obtain a smoke alarm. Hood believes Saturday's fire may have started in the garage before spreading to the rest of the home. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but Hood said it appeared the home may have not had working smoke alarms.
The fire department recommends the following action to ensure safety:
- Check smoke alarms
- Clear a path for escape
- Have an action plan
- Check on neighbors!
The San Antonio Fire Department has resources for fire safety in English and Spanish. You can find those resources here.
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant County jury that convicted a former student of attempted capital murder in a 2021 shooting at Timberview High School will now decide his punishment.
After hearing two days of testimony and closing arguments Monday, the jury began deliberations around 1 p.m. for the sentence of Timothy Simpkins.
The 12-person panel found Simpkins guilty in the Oct. 6, 2021 shooting that injured three people during class.
You can watch the sentencing hearing here and eventual verdict here:
Simpkins' friends, family, and former teachers testified Friday. Prosecutors also questioned law enforcement analysts and detectives.
Simpkins faces up to life in prison.
Closing arguments in the criminal trial ended Thursday. The jury deliberated for about nine hours.
The trial began on Monday, July 17, at the Tarrant County Courthouse. Over a three-day period, the jury heard testimony from witnesses at the school, including a teacher who was shot.
Simpkins did not testify in his defense on Wednesday, but he did take the stand during his sentencing trial on Monday, July 24.
Timberview High School shooting trial background
Day 1
Simpkins' attorneys did not give an opening statement to the jury when the trial started on the morning of Monday, July 17, at the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth. After prosecutors outlined their case during opening statements, they called their first witnesses from a long list of people who could possibly be called to testify in the case, which included Mrs. Altman, a Timberview High School English teacher.
Prosecutors used cellphone video as part of the evidence in the trial against Simpkins.
Altman told jurors that she decided to let student Zac Selby into the classroom despite him arriving late. She also shared that he had not been in class enough to complete a threat assessment evaluation on him. Altman told the court Selby immediately approached Simpkins in the classroom and that’s when the fight ensued, which eventually turned to shots being fired allegedly by Simpkins.
During the fight itself, Timberview coach Dean Boyd responded to Altman’s calls for help. When he arrived in her classroom, Boyd broke up the fight between Simpkins and Selby.
During Boyd's testimony, the assistant district attorney called him down from the witness stand to demonstrate for jurors the body language of Simpkins and then how he warned teachers and students.
Gunfire left Selby injured and one of their classmates grazed by a bullet.
Prosecutors also put Timberview English teacher Calvin Pettit on the stand to tell jurors about his gunshot wound. Pettit’s classroom is down the hallway from Altman. He also heard her calls for help.
One of the bullets struck Pettit, who went down immediately. He learned about his injury after regaining his composure.
Pettit also disclosed to the court that the shooting left him with post-traumatic stress, which has impacted his ability to enjoy his passion for teaching. Despite being rushed to the emergency room after the shooting and undergoing surgery, the bullet that struck him remains lodged in his shoulder for now.
Despite forgoing opening statements, Simpkins' attorneys made repeated objections to testimony from witnesses for the prosecution.
Monday’s testimony ended with statements from the FBI, which also responded to the shooting. The list of witnesses for the prosecution includes more than 40 local law enforcement personnel, 11 FBI personnel, and at least 40 civilians, which includes teachers and students from Timberview.
Day 2
On the second day of the trial, prosecutors showed jurors the dramatic video of the shooting inside Timberview. The video was difficult to watch and silenced the courtroom as it played.
According to prosecutors, the video shows Simpkins shooting Selby in a hallway after their fist fight.
Prosecution witnesses on day two included students and teachers like coach Jeremy Walker, who ran to an office where he found a frightened co-worker.
"I literally crawled on the floor, she was crying so I heard her. So, I just crawled to her and held hands and we cried together," Walker said.
Student Shaniya McNeely testified about getting grazed by a bullet while running for safety.
"When I was running, I felt a quick flash. It was just a really fast burn and that is when I stopped but a teacher kept telling me we have to go, we have to go," McNeely said.
The prosecution rested its case late Tuesday morning.
Before court resumed in the afternoon, Selby went before the judge. Defense attorneys accused Selby of intimidating a witness and making social posts.
Day 3
On the third day of the trial, the defense called one witness, a student who recorded the fight between Simpkins and Selby. Defense attorneys then rested their case.
The trial, however, hit an hours-long delay after defense attorneys challenged what deliberation instructions the judge should give the jury for the charges in this case.
The judge excluded the self-defense argument in the instructions, which means Simpkins' attorneys cannot claim self-defense nor mention it in their closing arguments.
Prosecutors charged Simpkins with attempted capital murder, but the judges' instructions also include an option of aggravated assault.
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The Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) helped three hikers off Elden Lookout Trail on Sunday.
When the initial call came, according to FFD, paramedics were told there were two hikers potentially suffering from heat exhaustion. Those hikers had been making their way down the mountain when they called for help.
Deputies from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) also responded to assist.
On their way up to help the first two hikers, paramedics came across another person who was showing signs of heat exhaustion. All three hikers were brought off the mountain. One person had to be carried down on a specialized stretcher.
Two of the hikers were taken to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. The third hiker was assessed and returned safely to their car at the trail head, according to a CCSO spokesperson.
In light of this weekend’s rescue, the fire department is warning the public to be cautious outdoors in extreme temperatures.
“Hikers are urged to carry sufficient water and electrolytes to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Proper hydration is essential to ensure the body's ability to regulate temperature and minimize the risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke,” a post on the FFD Facebook page reads.
Flagstaff firefighters perform a rescue at Mount Elden on Sunday after hikers became overheated. Two hikers were transported to Flagstaff Medical Center after firefighters helped them off the trail.
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Law enforcement officials announced new details Monday in the 1975 cold case murder of Gretchen Harrington of Marple Township, Delaware County.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer's office said that they filed charges against David Zandstra, 83, of Marietta, Georgia -- a former church pastor -- for his alleged role in the 8-year-old Harrington's disappearance and slaying that took place nearly 50 years ago.
"David Zandstra is a monster. He is every parents' worst nightmare," said Stollsteimer on Monday. "He killed that poor girl."
According to court documents, Zandstra was charged with homicide, murder, kidnapping a minor and related offenses.
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Harrington disappeared on Aug. 15, 1975, sometime on a walk from her Marple Township home to a Bible school less than a mile away.
Stollsteimer said that, at that time, Zandstra served as a reverend at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, one of two churches that Harrington regularly attended. As she walked to Bible camp alone, Zandstra pulled alongside her in a vehicle and offered her a ride, Stollsteimer said.
According to Stollsteimer, Zandstra has given police a statement in which he allegedly admitted that he took her to a secluded place, told her to removed her clothes then, when she refused, he ejaculated in front of her before he beat her to death with his fists.
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Harrington's body was discovered weeks later, on Oct 14, that year, in Ridley Creek State Park, more than seven miles from her home.
"This man is evil. He killed this poor 8-year-old girl he knew and who trusted him. And, then he acted as if he was a family friend, not only during her burial and the period after that, but for years," said Stollsteimer.
In a statement, Harrington's family said that they are "extremely hopeful" that the person responsible for Gretchen's death will be held accountable.
“With today's announcement of an arrest, we are extremely hopeful that the person who is responsible for the heinous crime that was committed against our Gretchen will be held accountable. It’s difficult to express the emotions that we are feeling as we take one step closer to justice. Gretchen was only 8 years-old when she was suddenly taken away from us on her way to church on Friday, August 15, 1975. If you met Gretchen, you were instantly her friend. She exuded kindness to all and was sweet and gentle. Even now, when people share their memories of her, the first thing they talk about is how amazing she was and still is…at just 8 years old, she had a lifelong impact on those around her. The abduction and murder of Gretchen has forever altered our family and we miss her every single day. We are grateful for the continual pursuit of justice by law enforcement and we want to thank the Pennsylvania State Police for never stopping in their constant search for answers. We would not be here today if it was not for them. As a family we ask for privacy at this time as we continue to digest this information. Thank you for your understanding, love, and continued support. It means the world to us," read a statement from the family.
Also, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, provided a statement following Zandstra's arrest.
"[W]e would like to extend our condolences to the family of Gretchen Harrington. We were heartbroken to hear about her death. We are additionally grieved to hear that a CRC pastor has been arrested for the murder," read the statement. "We recognize that we live in a broken and sinful world, where violence can happen anywhere – even within our churches and by those we hold to the highest standards. Yet, we strive for our congregations to be places of peace, welcome, hospitality and safety for those who attend. As a denomination, we encourage all congregations to have safe church policies and procedures in place to help prevent abuse."
A pair of authors with ties to the Philadelphia area, recently published a book on the cold case murder and officials said Monday their research helped crack this case.
Officials said Zandstra is currently in police custody in Georgia, but he is fighting extradition.
Contacted for comment on the case, the law office representing Zandstra noted they are aware of the charges against him, but had no immediate comment.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
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People hugged and cried as they attended a funeral service Monday for Devin Spady, also known as YNG Cheese, the aspiring rapper and son of Philadelphia rap artist and podcaster Gillie Da Kid who was shot and killed in Philadelphia last week.
Monday's ceremony was held at The Met Philadelphia -- a popular concert venue along North Broad Street. Spady will be interred at Westminster Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd following services.
Gunned down on a city street
Spady died Thursday night after a triple shooting along Mascher Street in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood. A masked man with a white jacket opened fire, striking Spady and others, police said.
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Spady died at 25 years old, two other men were hurt, police said.
Spady was an aspiring rapper known as YNG Cheese
Spady was building a name for himself in the local music scene, following in the footstep of his father Gillie Da Kid.
His loved one remembered the positivity he brought to the lives of others.
"You don’t really expect stuff like this to happen to people like him," Spady's cousin, Azir Crawford, said. "Especially people that is really positive. Life is unfortunate. I’m just here to show my support, show him I love him. That’s about it.“
In a statement released by Wallo on Instagram, the family thanked the public for their support and said they would continue with their mission to lift and educate young people.
The search for Spady's killer
Police are still looking for the shooter, and haven't made an arrest in Spady's killing.
Entering Monday, there were 239 homicides in Philadelphia, according to data gathered by Philadelphia Police. That's down 22% from the same time last year, but still on pace to be one of the deadliest years since data began being tabulated in 2007.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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Providence police mourn death of 'ambassador' Clydesdale horse
'Ambassador' Clydesdale horse for Providence Police Department dies
The Providence police lost "a magnificent ambassador" with the death of a horse that served in its mounted command bureau.
Salute, a Clydesdale, patrolled the city with his partner, Patrolman Jose Mendez, for six years, the police said in a Facebook post announcing the horse's death.
"Salute had a striking presence and stood at an incredible 21 hands tall and weighed 2,200 pounds," the police said. "His gentle presence and friendly demeanor was endearing to our handlers and police officers and, most importantly, to the countless citizens who met Salute on his daily patrols throughout the City of Providence."
Along with patrolling, Salute and Mendez, "who shared an unbreakable bond," marched in parades and funerals and met children and adults during public during tours of the department's mounted command stables and during community events, according to the post.
"Salute was a remarkable animal and worker and he especially enjoyed interacting with children throughout his many assignments within the Patrol Bureau at various events and at city parks and playgrounds. His favorite treat was apples and carrots," the police said.
The mounted command is located at Roger Williams Park, where four police officers and six civilians provide care for the horses, according to the department's website. It's under the command of Sgt. Steven E. Courville.
The facility is open to group tours by appointment Monday through Friday. It regularly hosts students from schools throughout Rhode Island, as well as Scout Troops and 4-H clubs, according to the website. The unit can be reached at 401-243-6042.
The unit is funded through the city's budget, but the horses are acquired through donations, accepted into the command after being vetted for their temperament and bravery, according to the website.
Salute was born at Grant's Farm in St. Louis on Memorial Day 2013 and donated to the Providence Police Department by McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., according to the Facebook post.
The horse is survived by four stablemates, Charlie, Reilly, Thunder and Prince, who are also Clydesdales, according to the Facebook post.
"Salute will be forever missed," the post says. "May he rest in peace."
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Rain and and excessive humidity leave RIers wondering, 'When will summer beach days start?'
Heat indexes are expected to reach the upper 90s later this week
The temperature in Providence could reach 90 degrees for the first time this summer on Thursday, an unusually late date for that milestone, and the city could also have its first heat wave as "oppressive" heat moves into the region, the National Weather Service says.
"Beginning Wednesday, heat and humidity begin to build, becomes oppressive (Thursday) and then peaks Friday," the weather service says in its online forecast discussion.
The temperatures in Providence are forecast to reach highs of 86 degrees Monday, 84 Tuesday, 89 Wednesday, 90 Thursday and 92 Friday, the weather service says. If Wednesday is a little hotter than expected and the temperature reaches 90 for three days in a row, that will meet the definition of a heat wave.
It's been an "unusually humid" July, and that humidity will accompany the heat, making it feel even hotter, according to Bryce Williams, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Norton, Mass. "We're talking heat indexes in the upper 90s Thursday and Friday," Williams said.
More:Heavy rain Monday brings flooding in Rhode Island
The region has been stuck in a pattern this summer that has brought a lot of rain and humidity, possibly frustrating beach lovers, but it has also protected Southern New England from the excessive heat that's hit much of the rest of the country, Williams noted. July has been especially rainy, with 7.49 inches falling through the first 23 days of the month. That's well above the normal amount of 2.09 inches, according to the weather service.
When will summer weather start in R.I.?
The timing of the rainfall may have left some wondering whether summer finally started last weekend, which finally brought two perfect weekend beach days. Rain had earlier spoiled potential trips to the beach over the extended July 4th holiday weekend, when more than an inch of rain fell. Then a record 3.35 inches of rain washed out beach plans on Sunday, July 16.
Rain showers and thunderstorms typically clear out the humidity, but that hasn't happened much this July, Williams noted. "It has been an unusually humid July," he said.
As much of the country has weathered extreme heat, Providence is more than six weeks past the date when the temperature typically reaches 90 degrees for the first time of the year. The city usually hits that mark by June 6, according to the weather service, but the highest temperature this June was 82 degrees.
Although summer starts on the first day of June, according to the meteorological definition, this June didn't offer a lot of beach days either, since it was 4.7 degrees cooler than normal, with an average temperature of 63.5 degrees.
So far, July has been 1 degree warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 75.3 degrees, but the hottest days fell just shy of the 90-degree mark. The temperature has reached 89 degrees twice this month, on July 6 and 12, according to the weather service.
Providence typically has 10 days of 90 degrees or higher each summer. "We're not anywhere close to that," Williams said. "Hopefully, we won't get anywhere close to that. This will be our first foray into them."
How many heat waves did Providence have last summer?
Although it's late July, there's still plenty of time left for hot temperatures. Last year, it took until July 13 to hit the 90-degree mark, but then July of 2022 had seven more days of 90 degrees or higher, including a six-day heat wave from July 19 to July 24. That heat wave ended with the hottest day of the month, 98 degrees.
August of 2022 also had eight days of 90 degrees or higher and a six-day heat wave, from August 4 to August 9. The hottest day of the month was also 98 degrees, reached on August 9, just before the heat wave broke.
For this week, the "oppressive heat and humidity" should break sometime Saturday or Saturday night, "with the passage of a cold front, followed by cooler and much less humid weather Sunday," the weather service says.
"This change in airmass may be preceded by scattered thunderstorms Thursday through Saturday, especially well inland," the weather service says.
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An Eastover Sanitary District board seat is up for grabs this year. What is it?
With a seat on the Eastover Sanitary District’s board up for grabs in November, many voters might wonder: What is a Sanitary District and what does the board do?
The Eastover Sanitary District was established in 1998 and began serving customers in 2002 after shallow wells in the then-unincorporated town led to years of complaints from residents about dark, foul water, the Observer reported. The district’s first board of directors was appointed in September 1998. In August 1999, more than 80% of voters approved a bond package to fund the sanitary district.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Eastover Sanitary District.
Who's on the board?
According to its website, the district’s board of directors has three seats, currently held by Danielle “Dani” Osborne, Liz Reeser and Helen Crumpler. Osborne has filed to run for reelection to her seat in November and was the only candidate as of Thursday afternoon, Cumberland County Board of Elections records show.
Each member serves a four-year term.
Are members compensated?
All board members are compensated for their service, district manager Lisa Lloyd said via email Thursday.
Chair Liz Reeser receives $150 monthly, while vice chair Helen Crumpler and secretary Danielle Osborne each receive $125 monthly, Lloyd said.
What does the district do?
The sanitary district provides water and sewage services to Eastover residents, its website says. The district had 7,300 customers in October 2020, according to a Cumberland County news release celebrating the opening of the district’s new offices and operations center.
The district purchases water from the city of Dunn and contracts sewer service through the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, the county said.
When the district was first created, it purchased water from PWC, but years of tension between the board and the commission prompted the agreement with the city of Dunn that began in November 2012, the Observer reported.
How often does the board meet?
According to the sanitary district’s website, the board of directors meets once a month, every fourth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the district’s main office at 3890 Dunn Road.
Are there any other sanitary districts in the county?
Cumberland County is home to five other sanitary districts, according to the county website.
- The Southpoint Water District provides water to properties in the Southpoint community. Cumberland County purchases water from Bladen County and Cumberland County owns the lines, reads the water meters and bills customers.
- The Overhills Water and Sewer District provides sewage services to properties in the Overhills area where there are failing septic tanks. According to a county map, the district encompasses a neighborhood on the west side of Lillington Highway that includes Murro, Huntley, Collingwood and Cronkite streets, Hussey and Brinkley drives, Heatter, Edwards and Daly avenues and Martin Circle.
- The Northern Cumberland Regional Sewer System District, also known as the NORCRESS District, has provided wastewater collection for the towns of Wade, Godwin and Falcon in partnership with Cumberland County since October 2005.
- The Kelly Hills Water and Sewer District provides sewage services to properties with failing septic tanks off Ramsey Street. According to a map provided by the county, the area encompasses Longhill, Lou and Radial drives and Evans Harris Lane.
- The Gray’s Creek Water and Sewer District was created in 2009 as part of a larger plan to develop a countywide water system but faced delays after a 2011 bond referendum to fund the district failed. The county is in the first phase of expanding water services to properties near Alderman Road and Gray’s Creek Elementary Schools, according to its website.
Government watchdog reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com.
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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Northbound I-75 will be closed beginning overnight Tuesday from I-475 to U.S. 23.
According to MDOT, the section of I-75 will be closed for three straight days beginning Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. MDOT says that I-75 is expected to open back up by 6 a.m. Friday.
The closure will allow three straight days of paving, weather permitting.
Traffic will be detoured via northbound I-475 and westbound I-69.
The work is part of a $5.2 million investment to resurface 4.2 miles of I-75 from M-54 to U.S. 23.
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KAWKAWLIN, Mich. (WJRT) - No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into a popular restaurant in Kawkawlin Monday morning.
According to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, a 49-year-old woman from Monroe was pulling into the parking space when she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes.
The vehicle just went into the dining room, causing structural damage to the building. A tow truck was called to remove the SUV from the restaurant.
An employee with Turkey Roost told ABC 12 that the restaurant will remain open and operational.
This is a developing story. Stay with ABC12 for more information.
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OKLAHOMA, USA — The Republican-controlled Oklahoma Senate met in a special session Monday and overrode GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vetoes of two bills to extend existing agreements with Native American tribes for another year.
The overrides were the latest development in an ongoing dispute between Stitt and several Oklahoma-based tribes. Stitt, himself a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, wants to renegotiate tribal compacts on the sale of tobacco products and the issuance of motor vehicle tags by tribes.
Several of the state’s most powerful tribal leaders were in the gallery during Monday’s debate and praised the Senate for overriding the governor’s vetoes.
Stitt has raised concerns that the existing compact language needs to be rewritten in light of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2020 that led to the reservation boundaries of several Oklahoma-based tribes being upheld.
“I am trying to protect eastern Oklahoma from turning into a reservation, and I’ve been working to ensure these compacts are the best deal for all four million Oklahomans,” Stitt said in a statement.
The two bills he vetoed would extend those compacts for another year. Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said he wants to give the governor more time to renegotiate the terms of the deal and has been openly critical of Stitt's disputes with the tribes. Treat also said he would consider changing state law to give the Legislature a greater role in compact negotiations if the governor doesn't negotiate in good faith.
The bill to extend the compact over the sale of tobacco still must be overridden by the House, which is expected to meet on July 31.
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AUGUSTA- A bill designed to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine has been signed into law.
Under the bill, the Maine State Housing Authority would be allowed to make money available to developers of low-income housing units in more rural areas of the state.
The bill also addresses what happens when a mortgage on a rental property that received special financing from MSHA because it was developed as affordable rental housing is impacted by a change that could no longer make it affordable.
A local housing authority could have the option to buy it and ensure it remains affordable housing.
LD 724 will go into effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns.
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LINCOLN- One person died after going into the water off a pontoon boat in Lincoln Sunday afternoon.
According to the Lincoln Fire Department, a caller reported an adult male had gone into the water on Upper Cold Stream Pond off the Transalpine Road and not resurfaced.
Lincoln Fire Department units were on scene within minutes of the call and started searching for the man.
Howland Fire Department and the Maine Warden Service assisted .
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GAS TRACKER: Average in Minnesota is $3.44, Iowa at $3.37 Jul 24, 2023 Jul 24, 2023 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here's the latest as of July 24. Gas prices IA/MN Infogram Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More From KIMT News 3 Local Impacts of incarcerated parents on children: 'Unacceptable reason to be separated from your parent' Updated Apr 18, 2022 News Eight SE Minnesota counties to get disaster assistance for mid-December storm damage Feb 8, 2022 Local Rochester police investigating garage theft Updated Dec 2, 2021 Community Perfect weekend for some fall festivities! Updated Oct 21, 2022 News Tornado Watch issued across central and southern Iowa. Apr 4, 2023 Archive Drought impacts Southeastern Minnesota strawberry farm Updated Dec 2, 2021 Recommended for you
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2 disturbances being tracked in the Atlantic OceanHeavy to severe thunderstorms could bring wind gusts exceeding 50 mph to metro OrlandoProbation officer accused of stealing pain pills from Altamonte Springs apartmentOfficials: 3 suitcases with human remains found; police release description of victimAll Orange County Public Schools students to get free meals this school year
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WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for a grizzly bear that attacked and killed a Kansas woman on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park near the Montana-Idaho border.
A family friend tells KSN News that the victim was Amie Adamson, 47, who had ties to Derby.
The victim’s body was found Saturday morning a few hundred yards (meters) from a trailhead and private campground. There was no sign that the bear, which was traveling with at least one cub, tried to eat the victim, who appears to have been jogging when she was fatally mauled, said Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Authorities said Adamson’s injuries were “consistent with a bear attack.” But they could not say for certain whether she was preyed upon or whether it was a chance encounter as she traveled alone in a wooded area frequented by grizzly and black bears.
A hiker found her body along the trail at around 8 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
She was wearing running shoes and did not have bear spray, a deterrent that wildlife experts recommend people carry in areas frequented by bears, Jacobsen said.
“This person was likely out for a morning jog along the trail, and that’s when this happened,” said Jacobsen.
Tracks of a grizzly bear and at least one cub were found at the scene of the attack, which occurred near the Buttermilk Trailhead 8 miles (13 kilometers) west of West Yellowstone, a busy summer tourist town and gateway to the national park.
The hiking trail also is used by people ATVs and other off-road vehicles.
Rangers issued an emergency closure for areas of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. It did not include Yellowstone National Park.
Local resident Bill Youngwirth said people in the area were aware of the mauling and the forest closure but weren’t panicked over the attack due to speculation that it was a mother bear striking out defensively after being surprised when the victim came around a corner.
The attack happened about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from several vacation homes that Youngwirth rents adjacent to the forest.
“I tell everybody, ‘Better take bear spray and know how to use it,’” he said. “And the big thing is, don’t go alone.”
A trail camera captured an image of a grizzly bear with two cubs in the area on Saturday night. There have been no sightings since, Jacobsen said. Traps set for the bears on Saturday and Sunday nights came up empty, and attempts to locate the bears from an aircraft were unsuccessful.
Authorities had not decided if they would set traps again Monday night or decided whether they would kill or relocate the adult bear if it is captured, Jacobsen said.
As time goes by, he added, trapping becomes less effective as chances increase of catching a bear that wasn’t involved in the attack.
Grizzly bear populations in the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains grew significantly over the past several and the animals in recent years have been showing up in places they hadn’t been seen for generations. Since 2010, grizzlies in and around Yellowstone have killed at least nine people. Attacks remain relatively rare in the region, which draws several million tourists each summer.
A backcountry guide was killed near West Yellowstone two years ago when he was mauled by a large grizzly bear that wildlife officials said was probably defending a nearby moose carcass. And a hiker was killed north of Yellowstone park last year in a suspected grizzly encounter in a remote area of the Absaroka Mountains south of Livingston, Montana.
Encounters with humans can prove deadly for bears, too: A five-year-old female grizzly in Glacier National Park was euthanized last week after officials said it got used to eating food from campgrounds and was becoming increasingly aggressive.
Grizzlies are protected under federal law outside of Alaska. Elected officials in the Yellowstone region are pushing to lift protections and allow grizzly hunting.
State officials last week warned visitors and residents of grizzly bear sightings throughout the state, “particularly in areas between the Northern Continental Divide and the Greater Yellowstone ecosystems.”
They implored those camping and visiting parks to carry bear spray, store their food while outside and tend to their garbage.
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WILKINS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 30-year-old man, who was possibly swimming with his young children, was found unresponsive in a pool at the Comfort Inn on Rodi Road, the Wilkins Township police chief confirmed to Channel 11.
The chief confirmed that first responders were working to save the man when they arrived, who was later taken to a nearby hospital.
His condition is currently unknown.
Officials said as of right now, it appears that there was no foul play.
No other information was immediately available.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers should take action to address a judge’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public schools violates the constitutional rights of students in poorer school districts now that the decision won’t be appealed, lawyers for the districts and groups that sued said Monday.
The deadline to appeal the February decision came and went over the weekend, the lawyers said.
The lawsuit, filed in 2014, argued that Pennsylvania’s system of paying for public schools is failing the poorest districts and lawyers for the plaintiffs contend that billions more dollars are necessary to meet the state’s constitutional obligation.
While the judge agreed, she also did not direct the Legislature on how much state aid to distribute, or how. Lawyers for the plaintiffs — including six school districts, the NAACP and the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools — want lawmakers to comply with the judge’s ruling.
“The decision is now final and there is no excuse for state lawmakers to delay action any further,” the plaintiffs’ lawyers — from the Public Interest Law Center, the Education Law Center and the law firm of O’Melveny — said in a statement.
Leaders of the House and Senate Republicans in Pennsylvania had opposed the lawsuit. They hadn’t previously said whether they would appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court and did not immediately comment Monday.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, had supported the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs are seeking more money for poor districts. They presented evidence during last year’s trial that schools are underfunded by $4.6 billion, an estimate that they said doesn’t account for gaps in spending on special education, school buildings and other facilities.
Litigation in the case may not necessarily end.
Neither Shapiro nor lawmakers have assembled a plan to address the court’s findings and the experience in other states suggests there’s no guarantee of swift, significant or longstanding change for the poorer school districts that sued.
The judge wrote that students in areas with low property values and incomes “are deprived of the same opportunities and resources” as those in more affluent areas.
That disparity is unjustified, violating both the state’s obligations to educate students and the equal protection rights of students, the judge wrote.
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RESERVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police in Reserve Township are investigating after more than a handful of cars were stolen in two months.
According to police, six cars total have been stolen throughout the community.
Police are reminding residents to lock their cars and take their keys out of their vehicles. They said criminals don’t want to face resistance while committing these acts and go for the “easy, unlocked vehicle.”
Police also suggest having exterior lighting and cameras near your car.
If you see anything suspicious, Reserve Township police are asking you to call 911.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office released the cause of death for Jonathan Honey, whose body was pulled from Lady Bird Lake in April.
Honey was in town for a bachelor party from the Washington, D.C., area, according to Councilmember Zo Qadri (District 9) when he reportedly went missing on March 31. The Austin Police Department (APD) said he was drinking when he went to find food, after which he was reported missing. Police then began to search the river.
A day later, police said they found the 33-year-old dead in the lake near Rainey Street.
According to the documents released from the examiner's office, Honey died from drowning. The medical examiner classified the death as accidental.
This news comes after the medical examiner reported another man, Jason John, had died due to drowning in February. John's death was also classified as accidental.
Both Honey's and John's cases remain under investigation, but police have said there is no evidence of foul play in either case.
Since both these incidents, in April, families of Lady Bird Lake drowning victims have asked officials to make improvements to the trail. Officials with the Trail Conservancy and the City of Austin stated they have added solar lighting, increased park patrols and will be adding cameras and more permanent lighting.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department (BPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman named Eden. Police said she was last seen the evening of Saturday, July 22 and could have had trouble finding her way home in Boise's North end neighborhood. Her family is concerned and wants to make sure she is ok.
She has blonde hair and blue eyes, is 135 pounds and 5'2" and had a bag with no money or phone the night she disappeared. Anyone with information about her whereabout are asked to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
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KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — The Newell Road Fire is burning approximately 50,000 acres in Klickitat County and still growing.
According to Klickitat County Fire District 2, the fire is burning near the town of Bickleton. State fire services have been mobilized.
The Newell Road Fire started on Friday at 3:35 p.m. and grew significantly Saturday. it is burning in grass, brush and timber. It is threatening homes, farms, wheat fields, solar and wind farms, landfill, and livestock, according to Klickitat Fire.
Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.
The Red Cross has opened a shelter for evacuees in Klickitat County. People affected by the fire and in need of shelter are encouraged to go to Goldendale Middle School, located at 520 East Collins Street in Goldendale.
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Fires have different levels of severity. In both Washington and Idaho, they can be thought of as READY, SET, GO.
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What to Know
- As the search for evidence continues in the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer case, investigators were seen digging up the backyard of Rex Heuermann's Long Island home.
- Law enforcement investigating the murders brought in heavy equipment like an excavator over the weekend to dig behind the Massapequa Park home. It was not immediately clear what officials were looking for in particular, whether it was for additional evidence or possible remains, though ground-penetrating radar was being used, according to police.
- Heuermann was arrested July 14 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. He is also a suspect in a fourth killing, of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
As the search for evidence continues in the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer case, investigators were seen digging up the backyard of the suspect's Long Island home.
Law enforcement investigating the murders brought in heavy equipment like an excavator over the weekend to dig behind the Massapequa Park house where Rex Heuermann had lived with his wife and children. It was not immediately clear what officials were looking for in particular, whether it was for additional evidence or possible remains, though ground-penetrating radar was being used, according to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison.
The ground-penetrating radar is helpful because it does not disturb any potential evidence that is underground.
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While the commissioner shot down reports of a secret room underneath the yard or in the basement, he did say Heuermann had a concrete vault where his guns were found. There was no mention of any secret or soundproof room on the property, according to Harrison, who said the digging was not being done based on any tip.
He said the search was part of due diligence to search the home, adding that the search had been fruitful, with numerous items taken from inside. It's not clear what had been found in the home.
"Just doing a total investigation around the house to see if there’s anything back there that we need to take a closer look at," Harrison said. "There have been items we have taken into our possession. That makes it fruitful."
The commissioner said that among the items seized were roughly 200 guns stored in a walk-in vault in the basement of the house.
"It’s still an active crime scene. We will go into every crevice to make sure there’s nothing we miss," he said, adding that the search could end as early as Tuesday.
Harrison did not state whether any of the victims Heuermann is accused of killing was murdered at the house being searched. Law enforcement has been on the scene for nearly two weeks since Heuermann's arrest in the alleged killings.
The search comes after investigators on July 20 said they were looking at unsolved murder cases nationwide for any connection to Heuermann, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirmed 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 bodies dumped at Gilgo Beach and the Atlantic City killings.
It also comes nearly a week after Heuermann's wife filed for divorce, according to her lawyer, Robert Macedonio. A summons and complaint had been filed on behalf of Asa Ellerup in Suffolk County Supreme Court, Macedonio said, declining further comment.
Authorities have previously said Ellerup was out of state at the time of the killings and isn't considered a suspect.
Investigators previously 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.
Heuermann was arrested on July 14 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 said that Heuermann was "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 an initial court appearance, 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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The body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered in a pond on Martha's Vineyard on Monday, state police said.
Massachusetts State police said the body of the missing paddleboarder, a 44-year-old man, was recovered from Edgartown Great Pond, along the southern coast of the island, shortly before 10 a.m. His name is expected to be released later in the day.
State police Underwater Recovery Water Unit divers recovered the body after it was located by Massachusetts Environmental Police using side-scan sonar from a boat. The recovery was made about 100 feet from shore at a depth of about eight feet.
A search for a missing paddleboarder on Martha's Vineyard was resuming on Monday morning, after several hours of unsuccessful efforts by emergency crews to find the man Sunday evening.
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The search began on Sunday night, shortly before 8 p.m., and resumed early Monday morning.
Several public safety agencies on the island responded to the Turkeyland Cove area for the search Sunday night, after a report that a paddleboarder had gone under the water and wasn't seen coming back up. Another paddleboarder was with the man when it happened, police said.
The death investigation is being conducted by Edgartown and state police. No further details were immediately released.
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Wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande. Razor wire strung across private property without permission. Bulldozers changing the very terrain of America's southern border.
For more than two years, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated measures to keep migrants from entering the U.S., pushing legal boundaries with a go-it-alone bravado along the state's 1,200-mile border with Mexico. Now blowback over the tactics is widening, including from within Texas.
A state trooper's account of officers denying migrants water in 100-degree Fahrenheit temperatures and razor wire leaving asylum-seekers bloodied has prompted renewed criticism. The Mexican government, residents and the Biden administration are pushing back, with the U.S. Justice Department threatening to sue Texas unless steps are taken Monday to begin removing the floating barrier.
Abbott, who cruised to a third term in November while promising tougher border crackdowns, has used disaster declarations as the legal bedrock for some measures.
Critics call that a warped view.
"There are so many ways that what Texas is doing right now is just flagrantly illegal," said David Donatti, an attorney for the Texas American Civil Liberties Union.
Abbott did not respond to requests for comment. He has repeatedly attacked President Joe Biden's border policies, tweeting Friday that they "encourage migrants to risk their lives crossing illegally through the Rio Grande, instead of safely and legally over a bridge."
On Monday, he tweeted a copy of a letter (embedded at the bottom of this page) he said he sent to the president claiming the state had sovereign authority to defend the border and vowing to see the DOJ in court.
The Biden administration has said illegal border crossings have declined significantly since new immigration rules took effect in May.
ALTERED BORDER
Under the international bridge connecting Eagle Pass, Texas, with Piedras Negras, Mexico, protesters gathered at Shelby Park this month, chanting "save the river" and blowing a conch shell in a ceremony. A few yards away, crews unloaded neon-orange buoys from trailers parked by a boat ramp off the Rio Grande.
Jessie Fuentes stood with the environmental advocates, watching as state troopers restricted access to the water where he holds an annual kayak race. Shipping containers and layers of concertina wire lined the riverbank.
The experienced kayaker often took clients and race participants into the water through a shallow channel formed by a border island covered in verdant brush. That has been replaced by a bulldozed stretch of barren land connected to the mainland and fortified with razor wire.
"The river is a federally protected river by so many federal agencies, and I just don't know how it happened," Fuentes told the Eagle Pass City Council the night before.
Neither did the City Council.
"I feel like the state government has kind of bypassed local government in a lot of different ways. And so I felt powerless at times," council member Elias Diaz told The Associated Press.
OPERATION LONE STAR
The International Boundary of Water Commission says it was not notified when Texas modified several islands or deployed the massive buoys to create a barrier covering 1,000 feet (305 meters) of the middle of the Rio Grande, with anchors in the riverbed.
The Justice Department has warned Texas that the buoy wall is unlawful and the Biden administration will sue if the state doesn't remove it. Abbott tweeted Friday that the state "has the sovereign authority to defend our border" after the Justice Department sought a commitment by Monday afternoon to remove the barrier.
The floating barrier also provoked tension with Mexico, which says it violates treaties. Mexico's secretary of foreign relations asked the U.S. government to remove the buoys and razor wire in a June letter.
Fuentes sued over the buoys, arguing that border crossings are not covered by the Texas Disaster Act.
As for the river islands, the Texas General Land Office gave the state Department of Public Safety access starting in April "to curb the ongoing border crisis."
"Additionally, the General Land Office will also permit vegetation management, provided compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations is upheld," said a letter from the office's commissioner, Dawn Buckingham.
The Texas Military Department cleared out carrizo cane, which Buckingham's office called an "invasive plant" in its response to questions from the AP, and changed the landscape, affecting the river's flow.
Environmental experts are concerned.
"As far as I know, if there's flooding in the river, it's much more severe in Piedras Negras than it is in Eagle Pass because that's the lower side of the river. And so next time the river really gets up, it's going to push a lot of water over on the Mexican side, it looks like to me," said Tom Vaughan, a retired professor and co-founder of the Rio Grande International Study Center.
Fuentes recently sought special permission from the city and DPS to navigate through his familiar kayaking route.
"Since they rerouted the water on the island, the water is flowing differently," Fuentes said. "I can feel it."
The state declined to release any records that might detail the environmental impacts of the buoys or changes to the landscape.
Victor Escalon, a DPS regional director overseeing Del Rio down to Brownsville, pointed to the governor's emergency disaster declaration. "We do everything we can to prevent crime, period. And that's the job," he added.
TRESPASSING TO STOP TRESPASSERS
For one property owner, the DPS mission cut him out of his land.
In 2021, as Eagle Pass became the preferred route by migrants crossing into the U.S., Magali and Hugo Urbina bought a pecan orchard by the river that they called Heavenly Farms.
Hugo Urbina worked with DPS when the agency built a fence on his property and arrested migrants for trespassing. But the relationship turned acrimonious a year later after DPS asked to put up concertina wire on riverfront property that the Urbinas were leasing to the U.S. Border Patrol to process immigrants.
Hugo Urbina wanted DPS to sign a lease that would him from liability if the wire caused injuries. DPS declined but still installed concertina wire, moved vehicles onto the property and shut the Urbinas' gates. That cut off the Border Patrol's access to the river, though it still leases land from Urbina.
"They do whatever it is that they want," Urbina said this month.
The farmer, a Republican, calls it "poison politics." Critics call it déjà vu.
"I also really see a very strong correlation to the Trump and post-Trump era in which most of the Trump administration's immigration policy was aggressive and extreme and very violative of people's rights, and very focused on making the political point," said Aron Thorn, an attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project. "The design of this is the optics and the amount of things that they sacrifice for those optics now is quite extraordinary."
DPS works with 300 landowners, according to Escalon. He said it is unusual for the department to take over a property without the landowner's consent, but the agency says the Disaster Act provides the authority.
Urbina said he supports the governor's efforts, "but not in this way."
"You don't go out there and start breaking the law and start making your citizens feel like they're second-hand citizens," he added.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An auction is being held for Solar Titan USA’s equipment after it was put under a federal court’s control, and a receiver was placed in charge of its assets.
Furrow Auction Company is conducting the live and online auction. Bidding is currently open, and the auction will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 10001 Hall Road, then will move to 10306 Yellow Pine Lane around 10:30 a.m. A preview of the auction will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Up for grabs in the auction are service trucks and vehicles, covered enclosed dual axle trailers, equipment, four post hydraulic lift, battery cabinets, batteries, solar edge storage inverter, solar panels, fuses and breakers, tools, office equipment, appliances, computers, furnishings and more. To find the full list, click here.
Solar Titan was placed under the court’s control in February after hundreds of customer complaints. Richard Ray, Principal of Tria Financial Consulting, was appointed receiver of the company. He has assumed temporary oversight of Solar Titan USA and its assets.
Several Solar Titan customers say they had to wait on their systems or that they didn’t save money on power bills contrary to the pitch given by solar titan’s sales force. State prosecutors from Tennessee and Kentucky received similar complaints, leading them to take the company to court.
The announcement of the auction comes after the owner of a warehouse leased by the company claimed he was not being paid rent, despite Solar Titan’s equipment still being at the facility.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport Public Works is conducting a paving preservation project in the Rock Springs community and Lynn Garden this week. According to a release from the city, this process includes spraying a liquid surface treatment onto roads to help extend the life of the asphalt.
City public works leaders told News Channel 11 that this is the second year they’ve used this treatment on roadways, and they saw strong results with last year’s in Lynn Garden.
Kingsport Assistant Public Works Director Tim Elsea said their ultimate goal with this preservation project is to save taxpayers’ money by extending the life of roads.
“Taxpayers don’t want to pay any more [than they do already],” said Elsea. “So, we’ve got to find ways to be creative and try to prolong the life of these roadways without having to raise taxes and find large sums of money to do the pavement. So this is, like I said, another opportunity to just kind of stretch that dollar.”
Streets receiving treatment this summer include Aesque Street in Lynn Garden and the ones located around Fire Station #7 in Rock Springs. Elsea said their work in the Rock Springs area should be done by the end of the week.
“It’s a two-coat process, so it needs about four hours between coats before they can put on the second coat,” Elsea said. “And it’s very, very dependent upon the weather. So last week we got some roads, we’ve only got one coat on. We’re about to go back in and apply the second coat, but today [Monday] they’re hoping to get two coats in since we’ve got some beautiful sunshine.”
Information on paving work in Kingsport can be found on PaveKingsport.com.
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TYLER, Texas — Another East Texas "Hero Dog" is getting a new lease on life after getting adopted!
Last week, we told you about Ivy, an East Texas hero who was in danger of being euthanized if she didn't get rescued. According to Saving Animals from Euthanasia in Texas volunteer Pearl Wittholt, Ivy is a hero dog that has donated blood to save other pups. She was being held at the Smith County Animal Shelter, that is, until CBS19 stepped in.
Wittholt reached out CBS19 to bring attention to Ivy after we helped save Stanford -- another hero dog -- back in March.
"The last time you advertised a hero dog for us, he was saved," Wittholt said.
Thanks to the publicity from Ivy's story, the 18-month-old terrier mix has now been adopted!
The Smith County Animal Shelter says they still have three hero dogs in their care who are in need of FURever homes.
To meet the hound heroes, visit the Smith County Animal Shelter, located at 322 E. Ferguson St. in Tyler, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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RIO VISTA, Calif. — A man driving an RV died Monday morning after a crash on Highway 12 in Solano County. It happened around 8:15 a.m. on Highway 12 at Jackson Slough Road.
According to the River Delta Fire District, firefighters arrived at the scene to find an RV off the road with the driver still inside. The district says the driver was unconscious and not breathing.
He was removed from the RV and died from his injuries at the scene.
CHP says the cause of the accident is under investigation.
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MITCHELL — The former Runnings building could be changing hands to a longtime Mitchell company that plans to utilize the property for its electrical business.
During Monday’s city Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the panel approved Muth Electric’s plan to utilize the large commercial property for its business.
Ron Muth, manager of Muth Properties, explained during Monday’s meeting plans to transform the 273,360-square-foot building into a combination of office and warehouse space. Muth Properties is the company purchasing the building, according to Muth.
Prior to Muth Electric unveiling its plans for the 1400 S. Burr St. building, a Missouri-based company was seeking to transform the property into a medical marijuana dispensary and cannabis production facility. However, the medical marijuana company, BesaMe Wellness, abruptly changed plans and transferred its dispensary license to a Sioux Falls-based cannabis company that was cleared to open a dispensary on Mitchell’s Main Street.
Commission member Kevin Genzlinger said Muth Electric’s plan for the property is a “much better use of the facility than what was planned before,” referring to the medical marijuana business that was previously planned to operate out of the building.
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City Planner Mark Jenniges said the building won’t undergo structural changes, as part of Muth Electric’s plan to utilize the property.
Over the past five decades, Muth Electric has rapidly grown. The electrical business was founded in 1970 by Dick Muth, a longtime Mitchell resident who has run the company since it launched.
The family owned company performs electrical work for industrial and commercial businesses, along with residential work. Muth Electric employs over 400 workers and has 10 locations throughout South Dakota and surrounding states.
The plan to transform the former Runnings building into office and warehouse space is the company’s latest expansion move. The 1717 N. Sanborn Blvd. building in Mitchell serves as Muth Electric’s headquarters.
According to Davison County property records, the building is valued at $2.5 million. No records of the sale price were available as of Monday.
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AVALON — The Avalon Hodge Podge, a bait and tackle shop that recently marked 25 years in business, will be closing later this year, its owners announced on Monday.
The shop on Ocean Drive will close its doors on Sept. 4, owners Tammie and Dave Carbohn said in a statement.
Both are planning to relocate to Florida in the fall.
A "going-out-of-business" sale will begin on Aug. 1, the Carbohns said.
Because of its deep roots in the community, the decision was not easy, the Carbohns said.
"After 50 years in the workforce, the time was right,” said Tammie Carbohn.
The sale will last until the store's last day.
“The hardest part is saying goodbye to our customers,” said Tammie Carbohn. “We appreciate their loyalty and patronage these past 25 years. We’ve watched the kids grow up and become parents of their own and start bringing their kids. We’ve built relationships with a lot of businesses in town, providing goods and services to help support their businesses and they in turn have supported us."
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A Linwood woman faces up to 10 years in prison after she was accused of stealing more than $150,000 while acting as the treasurer of the Linwood Parent-Teacher Organization and Linwood Street Hockey Association.
Laurie Montgomery, 53, is charged with two counts of theft by failing to make the required disposition of property received, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Monday.
Prosecutors say Montgomery used her role as treasurer of the organizations to misappropriate funds for her personal use.
She is no longer listed as a member of the Street Hockey Association's board, according to its website.
Suspicions about Montgomery's alleged actions emerged as early as August 2021, when authorities began investigating the PTO, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
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Through their probe, investigators found Montgomery had withdrawn money from the PTO's bank accounts for events unrelated to the organization. She also presented PTO board members with fraudulent banking statements, showing the account she managed had more than $20,000 when it actually held less than $2,000, the Prosecutor's Office said.
A review of bank statements from 2017 through 2021 showed Montgomery spent more than $34,000 for her own use unrelated to the PTO, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Investigators discovered Montgomery's misappropriations went beyond the PTO, finding a suspicious check made payable by her to the Street Hockey Association.
By reviewing the Street Hockey Association's banking records, investigators found Montgomery spent more than $150,000 for personal use.
Detectives found she had made checks associated with the Street Hockey Association payable to the PTO, her family members and used the account's debit card to withdraw cash and make personal purchases both in New Jersey and in other states.
According to Press archives, Montgomery was named Linwood's Citizen of the Year in 2018.
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A plea agreement is scheduled to be presented to a federal judge for charges against a Stafford Township man who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to court records.
Larry Fife Giberson, of Manahawkin, was indicted in April after being charged with felony civil disorder and related misdemeanor offenses.
Both the prosecution and defense finalized the agreement last Tuesday, court records show. Both parties are preparing to present their terms in court next Monday, records state.
Details of the agreement were unknown Monday.
Giberson is represented by Charles Burnham, who declined to comment.
A status conference was scheduled to have taken place Thursday to review the case, records show.
Giberson's plea agreement hearing will be presided over by U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols, records show.
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Giberson was indicted on six counts for allegedly joining supporters of former President Donald Trump in forcing their way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while lawmakers were certifying the 2020 presidential election win for Joe Biden.
Giberson pleaded not guilty to all of those offenses when he was arraigned in late April.
He was charged with participating in the riot through an investigation by the FBI, which found images of him at the U.S. Capitol online, according to the government’s criminal complaint. Giberson was a Princeton University student at the time.
Investigators further linked the photos to his profile from Southern Regional High School, the complaint states, finding he graduated from there in 2019. His identification was later confirmed through New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission records.
Giberson later confirmed himself as being the person depicted in the FBI's photo collection, the complaint states.
He was wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and had a Trump flag around his neck when prosecutors say he participated in the mob’s assault on police officers in a tunnel on the Capitol’s Lower West Terrace. He also waved other rioters into the tunnel before joining a second round of pushing against police, trying to start a “drag them out” chant before the crowd used pepper spray against officers, prosecutors say.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — Filmmakers are moving forward with a second documentary about the death of Tiffany Valiante, a township teenager who died when she was hit by a train in 2015.
Family and advocates believe Valiante fell victim to foul play and did not commit suicide.
Her case caught the attention of Marie McGovern and Martin Dunn, two former journalists at the New York Daily News who are planning a "multipart" series on the story. Both have produced content featured on HBO and Fox.
"As we looked at it more and more, much like a lot of folks who have looked, sat down and read through all of the information that's available, it left us with more questions than answers," McGovern said.
The duo became fascinated with Valiante's death and her family's fight for answers, and began to film about 18 months ago.
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About 16 million to 17 million people worldwide have already come to know Valiante's story through the Netflix documentary series "Unsolved Mysteries," which examined the case as part of its most recent season, said Paul D'Amato, the family's attorney.
"It opened a lot of people's eyes," said Tiffany's father, Stephen Valiante. "Everybody heard this nit-bit, little piece here, little piece there, but they never knew the whole story until they watched it."
The "Unsolved Mysteries" production crew spent three weeks in South Jersey filming, said filmmaker Skye Borgman, who directed the episode.
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"We're also really concerned with people in these stories," Borgman said of the documentary series and the fight for more clarity in the case.
The oddities of the suicide ruling also fueled interest, she said.
"It was so mysterious, it was confusing and it's so emotional," Borgman said.
Valiante's home was filled with about 70 people recently to remember her on the eighth anniversary of her death.
Eight years ago, she was weeks away from preparing to study at Mercy College along the Hudson River in New York, where she was planning to play volleyball.
Instead, countless stories have been written about what happened on July 12, 2015. Officials ruled her death a suicide, saying she jumped in front of a speeding passenger train.
Her parents continue to be critical of NJ Transit's probe into the teen's death, frequently approaching the agency's Board of Directors requesting internal reviews of their investigative procedures. The company has yet to consider their requests.
NJ Transit declined to comment for this story.
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D'Amato's law firm is working on following several "strong leads" that could lead to more information about the teenager's death. D'Amato is keeping those leads confidential to protect his work, he said.
"I have a strong belief that something is going to break this year, I truly do," D'Amato said, seated earlier this month in his Northfield law office's conference room beside Stephen and Dianne Valiante.
Tiffany Valiante left a graduation party across the street from her home before she was struck by the train about four miles from her home.
The train was minutes from the Absecon station on its way to Atlantic City when, near mile marker 45, on a section of track deep in the woods, it struck the teenager.
Many people who knew Valiante have told D'Amato she didn't exhibit any signs of considering suicide. They've also questioned the theory that she walked to the location because of its distance from her house and because her shoes were found beside Tilton Road not far from her home, he said.
Without new evidence, the case can't be reopened, D'Amato said. A private investigation remains ongoing, searching for any leads that can bring the case back to law enforcement, D'Amato said.
Countless pieces of information, such as suggestions on where to take the case, have come in, D'Amato said. Foreign investigation entities also have contacted the D'Amato Law Firm, offering their services.
"We're going to be contacting a lot of individuals," D'Amato said.
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Meanwhile, Valiante's family still mourns. Tiffany is in pictures scattered throughout her parents' home.
The 70 people who gathered at the Valiante home nearly two weeks ago held a candlelight vigil, circling a volleyball net in the family's backyard. The crowd also broke out into teams for games of volleyball in memory of Tiffany.
While Valiante's story remains in the spotlight, her parents find ways to cope with the loss. They often take trips to a campground in New York state. Having little cellphone service helps them take a break from their daily lives, Dianne Valiante said.
Both Stephen and Dianne Valiante say their daughter appears to them, such as in April, when they were preparing to vacation in Costa Rica.
They were being taken by car to an airport in New York from Connecticut. On their way, they passed through Mercy College.
"It was her saying, 'Hi, Mom,'" Dianne Valiante said.
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ATLANTIC CITY — Jason Smart-El and Brandon "Ya'agov" Holland were on the Caspian Avenue beach in the Inlet July 2, when three members of a family were caught in a rip current at a time when lifeguards were not on duty.
Although the two Pleasantville men have never trained as lifeguards, they went into action and saved all three, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said at last week's council meeting.
"With extreme courage and heroism they risked their lives to save a mother, child and the mother's brother," Small said. "They jumped into action and used their knowledge of swimming."
The mayor and council honored them with a city proclamation, and the beach patrol honored them with Honorary Lifeguard awards.
"We go through a lot of training to do what we do. You guys went in with no training (but) instinct," said Lt. Mike Sykes. "Thank you."
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Smart-El, 32, is the Director of College and Career Readiness at the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City and a professional photographer, owner of JSmart Photography. He and his wife have two sons.
Holland, 37, is a musician and father of one daughter.
"I just felt I had to jump into action my mom left 15 minutes before it happened," Smart-El said, adding that freed him to take a risk.
"I wasn’t supposed to be at the beach. It was my nephew’s birthday and I was about to leave," Holland said. "I was fully dressed and everything, with sneakers on I jumped right in."
Holland's mother and daughter were there, and he didn't want them to see a bad outcome.
"I love my community," Holland said. "God is good."
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Summer is the time for the most amount of outdoor fun! However, that fun can come at the price. Heat waves are the biggest weather killer in the United States. Between 1990 to 2019, an average of 138 people died from the heat, according to the National Weather Service.
The definition of a heat wave is murky, and varies from place to place. Meteorologist Joe Martucci has more on the topic and explains what one meteorologist says could bring a standard definition across the globe.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a business Monday morning for a reported industrial incident.
According to Chief Dustin Ulrich with the Chambersburg Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 10:52 a.m. to TB Woods, located at 440 Fifth Avenue in the Borough of Chambersburg.
One person was trapped in a piece of conveyor machinery, which reportedly required a long extrication process.
The victim was freed and transported to a specialized trauma center, according to Ulrich.
All fire departments cleared the scene at 1:41 p.m., Ulrich stated.
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HERSHEY, Pa. — Editors note: The attached video is from June 19.
More than a month after he was severely injured in a shootout, State Police Lieutenant James Wagner has been released from the hospital.
State Police colleagues and Penn State Hershey Medical staff helped give Lt. Wagner a hero's discharge in Dauphin County on Monday.
Wagner will now continue his recovery at UPMC Mercy for continued rehabilitation, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
On June 17, State Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. was killed and Wagner was injured during a manhunt for a suspect who opened fire on a state police barracks.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Motorists in Lancaster County are advised to be ready for road work along Route 23 (Marietta Avenue) between Stony Battery Road and Centerville Avenue.
On Wednesday, workers will begin a water line relocation on the roadway, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The work will continue from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for approximately four weeks, PennDOT said.
There will be the potential for lane shifts and lane closures, as needed, during work hours, according to PennDOT. This could cause major delays.
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes if possible.
This work is part of the Centerville Road Interchange Improvement project, which consists of structure replacement, Superpave overlay, base replacement, roadway widening, milling, guiderail improvements, drainage improvements, pavement markings, ADA improvements, traffic signal improvements, and other miscellaneous construction.
The project includes work on Centerville Road from Cornerstone Drive to Marietta Avenue (Route 23), and Marietta Avenue from Centerville Road to Stony Battery Road.
JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA is the prime contractor on this $36.3 million project.
Work is expected to be completed by July 22, 2025.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers should take action to address a judge's ruling that Pennsylvania's system of funding public schools violates the constitutional rights of students in poorer school districts now that the decision won't be appealed, lawyers for the districts and groups that sued said Monday.
The deadline to appeal the February decision came and went over the weekend, the lawyers said.
The lawsuit, filed in 2014, argued that Pennsylvania’s system of paying for public schools is failing the poorest districts and lawyers for the plaintiffs contend that billions more dollars are necessary to meet the state's constitutional obligation.
While the judge agreed, she also did not direct the Legislature on how much state aid to distribute, or how. Lawyers for the plaintiffs — including six school districts, the NAACP and the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools — want lawmakers to comply with the judge's ruling.
“The decision is now final and there is no excuse for state lawmakers to delay action any further,” the plaintiffs' lawyers — from the Public Interest Law Center, the Education Law Center and the law firm of O’Melveny — said in a statement.
Leaders of the House and Senate Republicans in Pennsylvania had opposed the lawsuit. They hadn’t previously said whether they would appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court and did not immediately comment Monday.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, had supported the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs are seeking more money for poor districts. They presented evidence during last year’s trial that schools are underfunded by $4.6 billion, an estimate that they said doesn't account for gaps in spending on special education, school buildings and other facilities.
Litigation in the case may not necessarily end.
Neither Shapiro nor lawmakers have assembled a plan to address the court's findings and the experience in other states suggests there’s no guarantee of swift, significant or longstanding change for the poorer school districts that sued.
The judge wrote that students in areas with low property values and incomes “are deprived of the same opportunities and resources” as those in more affluent areas.
That disparity is unjustified, violating both the state’s obligations to educate students and the equal protection rights of students, the judge wrote.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Amid a national trend of overcrowding at animal shelters, York County SPCA is hoping to grow its base of foster families, especially those fostering dogs.
The shelter has been at near capacity for dogs for almost four months.
Meanwhile, only five foster families are currently registered.
“We really need to increase that number substantially to be able to continue to manage this record high stray intake at our shelter,” said York County SPCA communications director Kristen Dempwolf.
Foster families care for dogs until they find their “forever home” with an adoptive family. Foster families are often instrumental in figuring out the best environment for each individual dog.
“Some dogs do well in homes with kids or cats or other dogs. Some we need very specific foster families for them,” Dempwolf said. “So really we need to cast a wide net.”
York County SPCA is launching a new effort to recruit more foster families. They recently hired a new canine foster and rescue coordinator, Meagan Shenberger, who will work to place dogs in homes as quickly as possible.
“When you foster a dog, you save two lives: the dog that you’re taking into your home and then the dog that we now have space to care for because there is room in our shelter,” said Dempwolf.
SPCA staff said the trend of more stray dogs is happening across the country, possibly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic conditions.
The SPCA provides free food, supplies and medical services to their foster dogs.
You can apply to the foster program here or call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire damaged a business in Monroe County Monday morning.
Fire crews were called to Benedetto Enterprises on Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township after 11 a.m.
When firemen got there, flames were showing inside the auto repair garage.
The owner was inside when the fire started and made it out safely.
No one was hurt.
Fire officials have not said what caused the fire.
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MONTOUR COUNTY, Pa. — The Montour-DeLong Community Fair is in its 85th year in the Washingtonville area. The event has all the ingredients of a good fair.
"Rides, food stands, games, livestock, tractor pulls, lots of entertainment coming from all over," Montour-DeLong Fair President Julie Cope said.
Before the rides and food stands opened, the livestock competitions were well underway. Organizers say 99 percent of the participants belong to 4-H clubs.
"You meet a lot of great people. You get to spend the week here, and you get to spend the time with your animals, and it's a lot of work, but it's fun," Molly Thomas of Catawissa said.
Molly was getting Alfie ready to show. It takes a lot of work, and preparations start months in advance.
"You feed morning and night. We have to clip them, shear them all, clip cows, clean them, bathe them, water them, make sure they're good," Molly said.
Molly and her sister Emma are part of the junior fair board.
"We basically just help out in the barn and get everything ready. We get the barn set up, painted, and do a bunch of activities alongside of that," Emma said.
There are all kinds of animals here.
"Market steer, market goats, market lambs, all your breeding animals. Dairy goats come in today and leave today. They won't be here all week. Of course, we have dairy cows as well," Cope said.
The Montour-DeLong Community Fair runs through Saturday. Admission is free, and parking is $5.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — A steady stream of people went in and out of the Union County treasurer's office in Lewisburg. This is one of the places people can get licenses for antlerless deer hunting.
Similar lines formed throughout the area, including one place in Scranton.
"Before 8 a.m. when we came in this morning, there were already people waiting to come in. 8 a.m. they came in. We had a line down the hallway," said Union County Treasurer Diane Reigle.
Tom Hess of West Milton stopped by for a license.
"I have hunted deer ever since I got out of the service. There are two different areas I hunt, and they are in two different wildlife management units."
This is round two of the licensing process to get a second doe tag. Hunters can get them in person or online. Last month, many people who went online were met with a screen showing tens of thousands of people ahead of them. This time, Hess avoided that hassle and came in person.
"I enjoy getting out and hunting. I try to do it as much as possible. Sometimes I'm successful, and sometimes I'm not," Hess said.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says people can now have up to six licenses to hunt antlerless deer.
"If they get their first one, then they can tag that one, and they still have a second one that they can go ahead and get their second ones," Reigle said.
Round three of antlerless deer hunting licenses is scheduled for August 14.
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WABASH, Ind. — The Silver Alert issued for a missing 3-year-old girl has been canceled after the girl was found safe.
Evelyn Paige Clark was last seen Monday around 12 p.m. in Wabash. She was found safe in a cornfield after a three-hour search that involved a helicopter, drone and several police K-9s in addition to ground units, police said.
Clark was treated at the scene and released to her parents.
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Dear J.T. & Dale: I love my new boss of the last four months. She's very smart and has taught me a lot. But the downside is she "lives in the gap." What I mean is she's never satisfied. No matter what we do, she always points out what didn't go right or how much further we need to go. She doesn't understand the "little victories." I know she has pressure, but people are getting fed up. Should I say something to her before people start quitting? — Miranda
J.T.: It's very likely your new boss came from an environment focused on relentless improvement, and thus, she probably doesn't see it as a negative. That said, I think there's nothing wrong with you pulling her aside and letting her know that her attitude might be misinterpreted by some of your peers. I would open the conversation by telling her how much you respect and admire her, how much you've learned from her already, and that you like having her as your boss and thought she would want to know. That way, she may not take offense when you share it with her. All that said, don't be surprised if she comes back and says, "Nope, I'm in charge now and this is the way it is." But, at least that way, you'll know that it's not going to change and then people can decide if they want to stay with the new management style or not.
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DALE: I see another route here that might just have more upside and less downside. In fact, here's a chance to become closer to your boss by becoming an ally rather than a critic. Instead of telling her (in effect) that she needs to change, offer to be the change. Tell her you'd like to start a recognition effort. You volunteer to go around to everyone on the team weekly or monthly and ask who has been helped by someone else on the team and/or who has gone above and beyond. Then, you'll routinely review this in a team meeting or a regular email. Exactly how would it work? That would come out of a discussion with your boss. But, if all goes well, she'll see you as her successor when you help her get promoted.
Jeanine "J.T." Tanner O'Donnell is a career coach and the founder of the leading career site workitdaily.com. Dale Dauten's latest book is "Experiments Never Fail: A Guide for the Bored, Unappreciated and Underpaid." Please visit them at jtanddale.com, where you can send questions via email, or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.
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TCC and Wireless Zone: Round Room, LLC., a Verizon-authorized retailer, is hosting its annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.” The company’s TCC and Wireless Zone retailers, including those in the Tucson area, will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies. The event starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30. One backpack per child present will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Leftover backpacks will be donated to local schools of the store’s choice. Find a shop near you at locations.tccrocks.com/search.html and select the “Backpack Giveaway Participating Store” filter.
Cox: Cox, through its Cox Diversity Scholarship, has awarded $3,500 each to three high school grads who are University of Arizona bound. They are Aaron Lam and Jose Eduardo Tanori of University High School and Victoria Rosas of Bioscience High School in Phoenix.
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Students are required to have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, provide demonstrated leadership and community service, and submit an essay focused on a significant leader from their respective diverse community.
Since 2021, Cox has awarded $105,000 in Diversity Scholarships to students in Arizona in partnership with Sunnyside Educational Foundation, Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona, Educational Enrichment Foundation, YWCA Metro Phoenix, ACEL, Be a Leader Foundation, NAACP Maricopa Branch, One n Ten, Greater Phoenix Urban League and Valle Del Sol.
Tucson Electric Power: Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona announced a matching gift challenge of $25,000 from Tucson Electric Power. The TEP Matching Gift Challenge aims to raise funds towards the new Mobile Meals Kitchen, which will have the capacity to produce more than 400,000 meals annually to feed the hungry. To participate in the matching gift challenge, visit givemobilemeals.org or call the donation hotline at 520-622-1600. Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona delivers meals directly to the homes of seniors, individuals with disabilities and others who face challenges accessing nutritious food.
Western Wealth Capital: Western Wealth Capital handed out school supply kits and backpacks to school-age residents of the Tucson-area Western Wealth Capital-owned apartment communities. The backpacks included a school district-approved supply kit with notebooks and other supplies like pens and art supplies. This year, the company will surpass $200,000 in donated school supplies since the event’s inception in 2014, with more than 450 backpacks being distributed in Tucson this year alone.
Submit items about charitable donations by businesses or nonprofits to business@tucson.com.
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It’s a celebration of the power of the clove: The nonprofit Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace will hold a Garlic Festival from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane.
“The mission of this garden is to preserve and celebrate the history of agriculture in the Santa Cruz River Valley. We want to keep history alive, and garlic has been part of the food heritage and traditions in all of the cultures in our region. It was brought by the Spanish and introduced to the Tohono O’odham people and grown by people of African descent, the Yoeme, the Chinese, Mexican people and other cultures that have farmed in the Tucson Basin over time,” said Emily Rockey, coordinator of the Garlic Festival.
The festival will showcase a dozen varieties of garlic grown in the Mission Garden’s different “timeline gardens” located at the base of “A” Mountain on land that was christened S-cuk Ṣon by the O’odham. Known as the “birthplace of Tucson,” the site has seen 4,100 years of continuous cultivation archaeologists have documented.
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Garlic Festival attendees can purchase garlic for culinary use and for planting in home gardens; I’itoi onions for planting and seed packets from Native Seeds/SEARCH will also be available. Additionally, the Garden Shop will offer 50 loaves of Barrio Bread made with garlic grown at the garden (limit one per customer). Other festivities include tastings of raw, sautéed and roasted specialty garlics (Chinese, Italian and Mexican) and a drawing for a basket of garlic-related products.
The event will also feature produce and garlic from farmers, including Breckenfeld Family Growers and Dreamflower Garden.
“We really want to get people excited about growing garlic. We also want to amplify and support other growers in this area who are continuing to cultivate these crops; they are wonderful resources for the community,” said Rockey.
Additionally, Tucson Chocolate will offer garlic ice cream, and the nonprofit Iskashitaa Refugee Network will feature prepared garlic goods.
“Ishkashitaa serves the refugee community and utilizes green garlic from local farms to create products they sell. Many different cultures have come to the Santa Cruz River Valley in the past and the refugee community are part of the present and future. There are lots of folks moving here from other parts of the world and we welcome their knowledge and traditions and want to learn about the crops they have grown. This is all about people, history, plants and food. Who doesn’t like those things?” said Rockey.
The gardens serve as a living, growing classroom for all ages, according to intern Millen Kalb, a sophomore at BASIS Tucson North.
Kalb, who began volunteering at Mission Garden eight months ago, will assist at the festival. He is one of more than 200 volunteers and docents who facilitate operations at the nonprofit garden.
Kalb said he has enjoyed opportunities to learn about the history of the area through gardening and to work with the public at classes and special events such as the recent mesquite pod milling festival.
“The people at the garden and the volunteers here are great. Their philosophy is really cool. It is admirable how far they are willing to go to preserve Tucson’s heritage. These traditional cultures are important and it is good to honor and respect them and make sure we don’t forget them,” said Kalb.
Contact freelance writer Loni Nannini at ninch2@comcast.net
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After weeks of waiting and monitoring, the Queen of the Night made its annual appearance at Tohono Chul on Tucson's northwest side Sunday.
The night-blooming cereus (variation peniocereus greggii), which normally looks like a pile of dead sticks, put its beautiful white blooms on full display for the night before wilting away with the sun on Monday morning.
The cactus blooms just once each year, usually between late May and July. Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, is home to the largest known private collection of night-blooming cereus in the world.
For weeks, gardeners at Tohono Chul kept a close eye on all of the cacti, measuring the buds at least twice a week. They considered when the buds began to grow and how fast they were growing, and then they accounted for a time of stalling — which is when the bud typically pauses its growth for a week or two. When it begins to grow again, it reaches a critical size where it’s “very unlikely to stall anymore and will probably finish their growth,” said Stephen Spikes, Tohono Chul's interpretive programs manager.
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No one knows exactly how the plants decide when to bloom, but it appears to be a regional thing. For example, the night-blooming cereus blooms on the same night at both Tohono Chul and the park's surrounding neighborhoods. But people who have night-blooming cereus in their own gardens across Tucson might not see it bloom until an entirely different day or week.
Researchers have found that because the plant can’t self-pollinate, it relies on pollinators like the white-lined sphinx moth. The more blooms that are open at the same time, the better chances of reproduction.
“There’s some sort of mechanism that the plants have to use to coordinate their blooming,” Spikes said.
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I am someone who will take any opportunity I can to celebrate.
I love birthdays because they give me a chance to show someone I care about how much they mean to me, just a little extra that day. Bad things are bound to happen and must be endured; why can’t we take time to appreciate what good we are lucky to have?
But the thing about celebrating someone is that you shouldn’t give someone a gift that you want, you should give them what they want: even if that means no celebration at all.
Here at #ThisIsTucson, we’ve come up with a huge variety of local options to celebrate in whatever form or fashion the VIP would want on their special day. We’ve broken down the guide in two ways: group size and budget, so you can easily find ideas that work best for your needs. Cheers!
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On a budget: Road trip! Drive up to Mount Lemmon or down to Parker Canyon Lake in Cochise County with homemade sandwiches, chips and your favorite candy bar and go on a cute hike. Grab a singular drink at a place with views like JW Marriott Starr Pass. Get a big box of pan dulce from La Estrella Bakery. Get as many tacos as you want from your favorite shop, like Tacos Apson, Taqueria Pico de Gallo or Rollies.
For our mid-budget girlies: Picnic with wine, cheese, in-season fruit, a baguette, pastries or sandwiches from Time Market. Pick up flowers from a local florist like Bloom Maven. Or go with a classic: a date night for two at the restaurant you really like but don’t go as often because it’s just a little too nice or out-of-the-way for everyday, like Saguaro Corners or Indian Twist. I also love going to the movies at The Loft Cinema or Roadhouse Cinemas, even though it’s a chain. If you’re into wine, go to a tasting at Revel or Pearly Baker Fermentables and then eat at a nearby restaurant downtown.
Let’s splurge: Book a day trip or an overnight at Tanque Verde Ranch for horseback riding or enjoy a romantic dinner at a restaurant like Feast, Bata, Tito & Pep, Kingfisher, PY Steakhouse, CORE Kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton, Maynards or Anello.
Small groups
On a budget: Take a dive bar crawl through Tucson classics like The Buffet, The Hut, Che’s Lounge, Mr. Heads, Danny’s Baboquivari Lounge, Saint Charles Tavern, The Nugget, The Bambi Bar, The Shelter and Kon Tiki. Here’s a Tucson Subreddit discussion of favorite dive bars. Maximize your budget with a walkable route down Fourth Avenue, a designated driver or splitting the ride-share with as many people as you can comfortably fit. Here’s our guide to the downtown streetcar, which is free to ride for now.
For our mid-budget girlies: Go to a Tucson restaurant with a lot of history and atmosphere, like Mi Nidito, El Torero, Tohono Chul’s patio or Cafe a La C'Art. If the person you’re celebrating loves meat, check out a classic steakhouse like Silver Saddle, Li’l Abners, El Corral or Daisy Mae’s. If they’re vegan, maybe check out a restaurant with a great selection like Del Cielo Tamal, Taqueria La Esquina, Tumerico or Beaut Burger. But go where you like! For some, that means Guadalajara Original Grill. For others, that means Prep & Pastry. For my closest friend, it means Renee’s.
Let’s splurge: Book a spa day at local resorts like Miraval or Canyon Ranch. You can get a taste of these luxurious experiences with a day pass or fully commit to a staycation. Massage? Facial? Say less.
Big group
On a budget: A potluck or barbecue at your place! Bonus points if you can recruit someone with pool access to host. If you don’t have the hookup, consider a Resort Pass for a hotel with a pool, like Hotel McCoy, where rates for day use start at $20 per person.
For our mid-budget girlies: Order catering from your favorite restaurant. If you'd rather dine in, Locale’s beatific patio is a favorite for large groups, and they accept reservations for parties of eight or more. Barrio Brewing Co. not only has large tables for casual use, you can also rent out the venue with a set or open bar tab and catering. Other options to look into: Culinary Dropout, El Charro, Crossroads, Ermanos, Toast 101 and Reilly Craft Pizza.
Let’s splurge: Find a restaurant with a lot of seating and even more views, like Blanco Cocina + Cantina or brunch at Hacienda del Sol. Hub and Cup Cafe offer central locations for a party that continues downtown. For parties of 12 to 112, the Tucson Botanical Gardens offers venue rentals onsite, but you can also fit a mid-size group on their patio, like my family has done for Mother’s Days past. You can also take a trip to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and make a reservation at Ocotillo Cafe (reservations may be made for parties of 8 or more).
All ages
On a budget: Reserve a spot in a park. (We have more information on how to do that here.) You can bake a cake, or order one in advance from bakeries like Village Bakehouse or 5 Points. When I worked at Whole Foods, I was always impressed with our cakes made with fresh fruit, which actually turned out to be some of the cheaper cake options in the area. I’d wager AJ’s makes a good cake as well. Make it extra fun with a piñata from Food City.
For our mid-budget girlies: Grab milkshakes at Little Anthony’s then mini golf or hire Mr. Nature for some kid-friendly entertainment. If you’re a sporty group, head to the batting cages at local spots like Home Plate. A non-local option with nice views and food in-house is Topgolf. If I were a kid, all I’d want is a couple friends and a snickerdoodle pancake from Baja Cafe. Or a slumber party with pizza from Empire or Family Joint. If you’re looking for a restaurant that has options for kids and adults, try The Barnyard with a kids menu, a big outdoor space and games. Or there’s American Eat Co., which has kid-friendly favorites like pizza, fried chicken, tacos and hamburgers. Blue Willow has a cute lil kids menu and an even cuter gift shop for on-site presents.
Cute splurge: Rent out a gymnastics or trampoline park like Defy Tucson, Elevate or Get Air. Or throw a party at Reid Park Zoo. For more ideas, check out our archived story about kids’ birthdays here.
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Bridge closed for repairs in Farmington Hills on Middle Belt Road until mid-August
A $275 million restoration project to repair a bridge is creating some detours and closures on Middle Belt Road in Oakland County for the next several weeks.
The I-696 Restore the Reuther Rebuilding Michigan project is continuing with bridge improvements and is moving to the Middle Belt Road bridge over I-696 in Farmington Hills, which requires closing the bridge, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Middle Belt Road is currently closed over I-696 for the bridge repair work until mid-August, but will remain open to local traffic between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads up to the I-696 overpass, state officials said.
Drivers going northbound on Middle Belt will use eastbound 11 Mile Road to northbound Inkster Road, then westbound 12 Mile Road to Middle Belt. Drivers going southbound on Middle Belt will use eastbound 12 Mile to southbound Inkster, then westbound 11 Mile to Middle Belt.
This $275 million project includes rebuilding the roadway from the base up, including storm sewer replacement work and rebuilding ramps at Orchard Lake Road, American Drive, Franklin Road, and US-24 or Telegraph Road.
The project is being funded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic.
In 2023, the eastbound route of I-696 is being rebuilt from I-275 to east of US-24 or Telegraph Road and the westbound lanes will be rebuilt in 2024.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Days after a woman went missing and was found safe, Carlee Russell has admitted that she was not kidnapped, police report.
During a press conference Monday afternoon, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony, Russell’s attorney, claiming that the 25-year-old woman was not abducted the night of July 13–as she and her family had previously reported– and that she had not seen a child walking along I-459 the night she disappeared.
Derzis read the following statement from Russell that was provided to the Hoover Police Department from Emory Anthony:
“My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have help in this incident, that this was a single act done by herself. My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”
On July 13, Russell called police to report allegedly seeing a toddler walking along I-459 near Hoover. However, police responding to the scene found Russell’s car, but not her. On July 15, Russell was found after safely walking home.
After being found, Russell’s family claimed that she had been abducted. In her statement to police, Russell alleged that she had been taken by an unidentified man while trying to find the alleged toddler along the side of the interstate. According to police, Russell claimed to have escaped while being taken in a car the next day.
In the days since being found, there was speculation as to the circumstances surrounding Russell’s disappearance. During a press conference on July 19, Derzis questioned several aspects of the case, such as Russell’s past text messages leading up to her disappearance, as well as claiming to have followed the child for hundreds of yards along the interstate.
During its investigation, police uncovered several text messages from Russell in the day leading up to her disappearance, such as “You have to pay for an Amber alert,” a search for a one-way bus ticket from Birmingham to Nashville for July 13, as well as the plot to the movie “Taken,” which involves the abduction of a girl.
Despite ongoing questions in the case, Russell’s family previously maintained that she was abducted, telling the “Today” show last week that whoever took her was still out there. Police have since said they believe there is no threat to the community.
Derzis said police would be meeting with Anthony and that charges would be announced when and if they were filed. No motive for Russell’s false abduction report were revealed.
Derzis ended the press conference by saying that Russell’s admission would not alter their ongoing investigation into her whereabouts the night she claimed to have been kidnapped.
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A 24-year-old Milwaukee man is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman in Kenosha over the weekend.
Theodore B. Hudson IV, 24, was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with felonies of possession of a firearm by a felon, felony bail jumping, possession of THC as a second and subsequent offense and misdemeanor pointing a firearm at another.
Hudson made his initial appearance at Intake Court Monday afternoon where Court Commissioner William Michel imposed a $25,000 cash bond. A preliminary hearing is set for next week.
A Kenosha police officer responded to a residence in the 8100 block of 62nd Avenue Saturday for a weapons call. The caller said Hudson pointed at firearm at her and threatened to kill her at that location, according to the criminal complaint.
A SWAT team arrived on scene to execute a search warrant and Hudson eventually exited the residence, according to the complaint.
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Inside, a black semiautomatic handgun with a live round in the chamber was reportedly located in a freezer in the garage.
In the basement, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from a large black plastic bag on a table. Near it was a smaller black bag, which reportedly contained two clear plastic bags that contained a green leafy substance that appeared consistent with marijuana and later tested positive for it, according to the complaint.
The woman Hudson allegedly allegedly pointed a firearm at got into a verbal argument with him inside the garage of the residence when she saw a black firearm in Hudson's waistband.
At the time of the alleged incident Hudson was out on bond for the felony charge of strangulation and suffocation with a previous conviction.
Hudson is also a convicted felon, according to court documents, and was convicted of taking and driving a vehicle without consent in Kenosha County in 2020.
Mugshots: Kenosha County criminal complaints from July 13-14
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Onwar D. Albright, 30, of Kenosha, faces chares of contempt of court (disobey order), disorderly conduct, stalking resulting in bodily harm, second degree sexual assault/use of force, criminal damage to property, and second degree recklessly endangering safety.
Billie James Chomicki III
Billie James Chomicki III, 30, of Pleasant Prairie, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine (between 1-5 grams), and bail jumping.
Rebecca A. Farrar
Rebecca A. Farrar, 43, of New Auburn, faces charges of harboring or aiding a felon, and resisting or obstructing an officer.
Amir Chakafrancis Furlow
Amir Chakafrancis Furlow, 34, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole, vehicle operator flee or elude an officer, possession with intent to deliver narcotic, possession with intent to deliver heroin (less than 3 grams), possession with intent to deliver designer drugs (between 3-10 grams), and resisting or obstructing an officer.
Sam Tomas Jimenez
Sam Tomas Jimenez, 34, of Kenosha, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense), and bail jumping.
Terence Quintell Majors
Terence Quintell Majors, 37, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Dionia O. Scott Jr.
Dionia O. Scott Jr., 28, of Racine, faces charges of probation and parole, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of THC (2nd+), and resisting or obstructing an officer.
Jonathan Allen Stinnette Jr.
Jonathan Allen Stinnette Jr., 18, of Winthrop, Illinois, faces charges of probation and parole.
Tymant Robert Travis
Tymant Robert Travis, 22, of Wisconsin, faces charges of battery or threat to judge/prosecutor/officer (aggravated assault).
Chaylen Terrell Wright
Chaylen Terrell Wright, 25, of Chicago, Illinois, faces charges of probation and parole, and resisting or obstructing an officer.
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Bowl Creek Fire threatens communities north of Oracle Junction, SET alert announced
Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Arizona Republic
The Bowl Creek Fire threatened multiple communities as of Monday morning, as it burned near State Route 79 and SR 77, northwest of Oracle Junction.
Officials said that the fire has burned about 500 acres, threatening power lines and infrastructure, and smoke is impacting surrounding highways.
The fire was active from Sunday night to Monday morning, according to officials. Three communities nearby have been placed in a SET alert status as of Monday morning:
- Oracle Junction
- SaddleBrooke Ranch
- Falcon Valley Ranch
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Four winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Arizona, one worth $1 million
Four Arizona lottery players won big this past weekend with one player winning over $1 million dollars from a ticket bought at a Flagstaff store.
The winning number from the Friday Mega Million’s drawing were: 29, 40, 47, 50, and 57, with a Mega Ball of 25 and a Megaplier of 2X.
Where were the winning tickets sold?
In Litchfield Park, there was a $10,000 winner whose ticket was sold at the Fry's Store on Camelback Road. Show Low saw another winner, this time of $20,000 with a ticket bought at a Maverik Gas Station on Penrod Road.
The second biggest winner was $50,000 from a ticket sold at a Circle K on Baseline Road in Laveen. The biggest winner, of more than a million dollars, was in Flagstaff, with the ticket being sold at the Safeway on US Highway 89.
How big is the Mega Millions jackpot?
Since there was no jackpot winner in the drawing on Friday, the top prize for the Mega Millions has grown to about $820 million. This makes it the fifth-largest drawing in the history of the game.
The next drawing is tomorrow night.
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Trader Joe's recalls two types of cookies because they may contain rocks
If you bite into Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, they might be crunchier than usual.
Trader Joe's announced a recall of the two cookies because they may contain rocks.
The cookies have been taken off of the shelves if they are potentially affected and destroyed, according to the recall announcement posted on Trader Joe's website.
"Please do not eat them," the announcement said. "We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund."
The grocery store was alerted by one of their suppliers that the two cookies with the sell-by dates below may contain potential rocks. The company did not specify how the potential rocks may have gotten into the food or which supplier notified them of the issue.
Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies
- Sell by Oct. 19, 2023, through Oct. 21, 2023.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies
- Sell by Oct. 17, 2023, through Oct. 21, 2023.
"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," the company's announcement read.
Customers with further questions can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626)-599-3817, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT or send the company an email.
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Everything you need to know about earthquakes in Arizona
On Sunday afternoon, parts of Yavapai County saw the ground shake with an earthquake hitting the area according to the United States Geological Survey.
According to the USGS Earthquake map, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake was detected about two kilometers from Chino Valley. The quake was detected about 5 kilometers underground.
The epicenter of the earthquake was determined to be near Center Street and Railroad Avenue. No damages have been reported from the earthquake.
How often does Arizona have earthquakes?
Although our neighbor to the west, California, is famous for its faults and earthquakes, Arizona’s yearly earthquake number is much smaller. According to the University of Arizona's Center for Natural Hazards, hundreds of earthquakes happen every year in the state, but most are not felt.
But every once in a while, moderately sized earthquakes hit the state with a higher intensity. Records show that since 1850, Arizona has had more than 20 earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 or higher.
Timeline:A brief history of earthquakes in Arizona
Where are Arizona’s fault lines?
There are about 100 faults known to be active inside the borders of Arizona. Within the state, there is a seismic belt where the majority of earthquakes happen.
The majority of seismic activity happens in northern Arizona, but the Arizona Seismic Belt runs from the north of the state to the southeastern part of the state. Inside the belt, stronger earthquakes happened every 10 years or so.
Places in Arizona like Yuma, Duncan, Tucson and Prescott also experience seismic activity.
Yavapai County quake:3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of central Arizona
Other earthquakes in Arizona
Yesterday’s earthquake is the most recent one in a list of quakes that extends more than 130 years. In 1887, the Sonoran Earthquake was a 7.6 magnitude quake on the Pitaycachi fault near the Arizona-Mexico border. This shake killed nearly 60 people in Southwest Arizona.
Other large earthquakes in Arizona include:
- The 1976 Prescott/Chino Valley Earthquake was a 5.0 magnitude quake with an epicenter near Prescott.
- The 1993 Cataract Creek Earthquake Sequence saw multiple quakes ranging from 5.0 to 5.4 magnitude near the Grand Canyon.
- In 2005 there was a 5.2 magnitude shake near Holbrook, and 2014 saw another 4.1 magnitude earthquake near Black Canyon City which was felt in Phoenix as well.
Could there be more earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Arizona happen not infrequently but are rarely felt due to their remote locations and mostly weak magnitudes. But every five to 10 years, there is an earthquake that is felt. So yes, there could be more quakes, but they are a rare occurrence in the state.
How to prepare for an earthquake
The main danger of earthquakes is not the quake itself. Instead, it is the aftereffects of the event. Landslides and collapsing bridges, roads and houses are the main killers in earthquakes.
The University of Arizona gives people seven steps that will prepare them before, during and after an earthquake.
- Identify potential hazards in your home and fix them.
- Create a disaster-preparedness plan.
- Prepare disaster supply kits.
- Identify your building’s potential weaknesses and begin to fix them.
- Protect yourself during earthquake shaking.
- After the quake, check for injuries and damage.
- Continue to follow your disaster-preparedness plan.
Earthquakes strike suddenly and without warning, so following steps that prevent injuries from earthquakes allows residents to be ready at a moment's notice.
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Yuma farmworker and father of 2 dies amid record heat wave
A 26-year-old Yuma farmworker died after collapsing in the fields last week amid a deadly heat wave, authorities said.
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office verified the farmworker's identity as Dario Mendoza. Mendoza was the father of two young children, according to Domini Franco, Mendoza's longtime partner and the mother of the two children.
Co-workers called for help after they saw Mendoza walk away from where he was working and collapse twice from possible heat stroke, said Tania Pavlak, a spokeswoman for the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
When a deputy arrived, co-workers had already transported Mendoza to the Yuma Regional Medical Center, Pavlak said. Mendoza died a short while later at 9:48 a.m. on July 20, Pavlak said. The Yuma County medical examiner declared the death heat-related, Pavlak said.
The temperature in Yuma was in the mid-90s by 9 a.m. on July 20 and reached a high of 116, one degree shy of the 117-degree record for that day, according to Tom Frieders, a meteorologist in the Phoenix office of the National Weather Service.
Through July 22, Yuma had experienced a stretch of 11 days in a row with temperatures at or above 110 degrees, the fourth longest stretch on record, Frieders said.
Mendoza was working in an area off South Dome Valley Road near Interstate 8 in the Yuma area, Pavlak said. Yuma is a major agricultural region.
"He was working in the fields, and then he died of heat stroke," said Franco, Mendoza's partner, on Monday.
The family is in the process of making funeral arrangements for Mendoza.
"This is a very difficult time," she said.
A relative, Evenice Montoya, has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover the cost of funeral expenses and to help provide for Franco and the children, Daleyna, 5, and Dario Jr., 2.
"A very dedicated father, doing his best to raise his children, (Mendoza) was working in the fields in the terrible Arizona heat when he suddenly lost consciousness. Dario was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, he did not make it," the GoFundMe page said.
Heat this year has killed at least 18 people in just Maricopa County.
Daniel Gonzalez covers race, equity and opportunity. Reach the reporter at daniel.gonzalez@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-8312.
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Arizona weather updates: Phoenix ends streak of 115-degree days
Metro Phoenix has entered its third week of record-breaking heat, with temperatures topping 110 daily.
Excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service have persisted for weeks, seeing constant extensions for the Phoenix area and many surrounding counties. The excessive highs aren't the only problem. Record-high lows, meaning low temperatures that are higher than usual, have accompanied the sweltering temperatures, adding yet another challenge to cooling down.
So far this year, there have been 18 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County. There were 69 other deaths also under investigation by officials that could potentially cause the number to balloon even further.
Follow our reporting for the latest updates on the effects of the heat, weather forecast and any monsoon news.
Streak of 115-plus degrees ends, but the streak of 110-degree heat continues
On Sunday, Phoenix ended a streak of searing 115-degree temperatures with a high of 114. Saturday had marked six consecutive days of scorching heat, tying a record with 2021's six-day 115-plus degree heat wave. Sunday prevented Phoenix from breaking that record and signaled a start to lower temperatures as rainstorms began to appear across the Valley.
However, Sunday still held a high of 114 and soared Phoenix into 24 consecutive days of temperatures over 110 degrees. Due to those continued hot temperatures, the National Weather Service extended an excessive heat warning until Wednesday.
Fortunately, the Valley did see some relief from scattered showers on Saturday. As for this week, temperatures were expected to spike again Tuesday and Wednesday but should begin to cool toward the weekend. Phoenix could break the 110-degree streak this weekend.
— Republic staff
Yuma farmworker dies amid record heat wave
A 26-year-old Yuma farmworker died after collapsing in the fields last week amid a deadly heat wave, authorities said.
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office verified the farmworker's identity as Dario Mendoza. Mendoza was the father of two young children, according to Domini Franco, Mendoza's longtime partner and the mother of the two children.
Co-workers called for help after they saw Mendoza walk away from where he was working and collapse twice from possible heat stroke, said Tania Pavlak, a spokeswoman for the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
When a deputy arrived, co-workers had already taken Mendoza to the Yuma Regional Medical Center, Pavlak said. Mendoza died a short while later at 9:48 a.m. on July 20, Pavlak said. The Yuma County medical examiner declared the death heat-related, Pavlak said.
The temperature in Yuma was in the mid-90s by 9 a.m. on July 20 and reached a high of 116, one degree shy of the 117-degree record for that day, according to Tom Frieders, a meteorologist in the Phoenix office of the National Weather Service.
— Daniel Gonzales
More:Maricopa County report confirms 18 heat-related deaths in Phoenix area so far this year
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Internal investigation: Officers in potty-training case violated code of conduct rule
Sustained: 'Conduct ... which has the tendency to destroy public respect...'
Two Daytona Beach Shores police officers who brought their 3½-year-old son to jail twice last October for potty-training lessons were found to have violated a city code of conduct policy for their actions, newly unsealed court records show.
Lt. Michael Schoenbrod and Sgt. Jessica Long violated a rule that states that no employee shall "engage in conduct, on or off-duty, which has the tendency to destroy public respect for the employee and/or the department and/or confidence in the operation of the municipal service."
The internal affairs investigation that concluded March 25, also found that they had not committed a felony offense, "whether chargeable or not."
They each received a 40-hour suspension without pay.
While the Florida Department of Children & Families concluded that the child was safe and unharmed by the incident, a Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent found probable cause to charge Schoenbrod and Long with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony.
The 7th Circuit State Attorney's Office, in a memo, declined to prosecute, citing the DCF conclusions and adding: "Evidence shows no physical or mental injury to the child."
Michael Fowler, the city's director of public safety, in a 103-page investigative report, cited DCF's conclusions in determining the officers did not engage in criminal conduct. He discounted the FDLE recommendation of child-abuse charges.
"The sole independent eyewitness to the event (a law-enforcement supervisor) contradicted this finding, stating it was tantamount to putting a child in their room and the child was not in distress during the incident," Fowler wrote.
The result of the investigation initially came to light in a court filing by the couple's attorney, Michael Lambert, that was made public by the State Attorney's Office and Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court on Friday. Then late Monday, the city of Daytona Beach Shores reconsidered its position that the full professional standards investigation should be withheld and released it.
Becky Vose, the city attorney, said in an email the judge's order on whether or not a temporary restraining order was in force was "ambiguous." She added: "In light of the release by the State Attorney's Office of documents, and in light of the City of Daytona Beach Shores' continued desire to fully comply with the Florida public records laws when not restrained by a clearly applicable court injunction, the city is supplying you with the documents you have requested."
Schoenbrod is facing two additional professional standards cases.
On April 13, he was notified of an investigation into allegations he violated six city policies. Among them, avoiding "conduct on or off-duty which adversely affects the morale" of the department, and avoiding conflicts of interest, particularly for superior officers who must "be objective, fair and above all, devoid of any personal favoritism."
Schoenbrod was placed on paid leave on July 3, when he was informed he would be investigated for three additional violations: committing a felony, whether charged or not; stealing, altering, forging or tampering with a public safety record; and editing, altering, erasing, copying or distributing a digital recording without prior authorization.
State Attorney Declines Prosecution:FDLE investigator recommended charge of aggravated child abuse against Shores officers
Paid Leave:Daytona Beach Shores places lieutenant who jailed 3-year-old son on administrative leave
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The Hanover County ballot this November will include a referendum wherein voters can choose if they want to elect their School Board members directly or allow the Board of Supervisors to continue appointing its members.
The issue has come to the forefront in recent months amid contentious School Board decisions. Having tried several times in preceding years, a grassroots group has finally garnered the 8,500 certified signatures to get the issue on a ballot.
Organizers for Hanover Citizens for an Elected School Board have been attending county events, canvassing neighborhoods and running an online informational campaign since November. Last week, they passed the threshold for a referendum — signatures from 10% of the county’s registered voters.
Tim McDermott, a volunteer with the group, says the group’s main argument for elected school boards is that they bring democracy to the county’s schools by giving residents a direct say, rather than routing decisions through a county supervisor.
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“It’s telling to me that we’re one of the very few localities left in the state of Virginia that does not have an elected school board. That tells me that the other localities think it works pretty well,” McDermott said.
Hanover is one of only 13 school divisions, out of 131 overall, where board members are appointed rather than elected, according to the Virginia School Boards Association.
In 1992, Virginia became the last state to allow elected school boards, and an overwhelming majority has moved to the system. Hanover School Board members are appointed by the Hanover Board of Supervisors for staggered four-year terms.
McDermott said 8,500 signatures felt like a high bar to meet — local board candidates need only 175 signatures to run for election — but that the number of signatures shows people are interested in the issue. The group tallied over 9,100 certified signatures by the end of its campaign.
“From that standpoint, I’m glad it was 10%, because it really shows there are a lot of people concerned about the way that we currently form" the board, McDermott said.
In previous election cycles, the group did not start as early as it did this year. McDermott also credits the group’s increased cohesion as well as a significantly increased number of volunteers, numbering 92.
McDermott said the number of people signing the petition increased dramatically in June after a high-profile School Board decision to remove 19 books from school shelves.
The Hanover School Board voted 5-2 in early June to give itself the authority to remove library books with a majority vote, wresting that prerogative from librarians. It immediately voted to remove 19 books after the decision.
It was seen by many as an attack on the First Amendment, as well as a targeting of LGBTQ+ or minority characters and themes. Supporters of the removal argued the books had oversexualized content that is unsuitable for students.
“That’s a pretty strong coincidence,” McDermott said. “There were actions by the School Board that clearly compelled people to express their opinion that they would like to see an elected school board.”
Hanover Citizens for an Elected School Board had collected around 50% of the necessary signatures in the seven months leading up to discussions about the updated library policy and Hanover’s eventual decision to remove books. McDermott said the second 50% of signatures came in just two months afterward.
The Hanover School Board has also pushed through several other contentious decisions recently. In May, board members voted to reverse a long-settled decision to name a new elementary school after John M. Gandy, a Black educator from the area, in favor of Ashland Elementary. Many saw it as retaliation for renaming three schools that were previously named for Confederate generals. Members also passed a policy in August 2022 that requires transgender students to send a written request in order to access the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.
Last year, the state NAACP announced its “Why We Can’t Wait” campaign in favor of elected school boards. The state NAACP identified Hanover School Board member Johnny Redd as one primer of the need for change, after Redd referred to Hanover NAACP President Pat Hunter-Jordan as an “angry African-American lady.”
Many of those disagreements have come from issues that revolve around party lines. McDermott acknowledged that the movement in favor of an elected school board has been framed as a “progressive” issue. He said the reality is that many of the group’s members come from both parties and that democracy is at the heart of his argument.
“Republicans, Democrats and Independents ought to see that this is something that’s good when you have a School Board that’s dealing with such weighty issues, to be directly responsible to the voters rather than the Board of Supervisors," he said.
The Hanover Republican Committee has campaigned against Hanover Citizens for an Elected School Board’s petition, warning residents against signing the petition. The committee argued that Hanover has a high-achieving school system that does not need any changes while also framing the issue as one championed by progressives.
Stephanie Kim, another volunteer with Hanover Citizens for an Elected School Board, has previously advocated for more inclusion for students with disabilities. She got involved with the group, feeling her arguments had fallen on deaf ears.
“Who I would vote for the Board of Supervisors is not necessarily the same person that I would vote for the School Board,” Kim said. “They wouldn’t even have the same ideals because they face different issues.”
She also said she thinks the elected process could bring more transparency to School Board selections. In Hanover, residents typically announce their interest in an open board seat at a public meeting before supervisors make nominations for their respective districts, on which the entire board votes.
There is no requirement that supervisors meet with candidates before making a nomination.
“There are pros and cons of either system, but I would like to think I have more faith in the voters,” Kim said.
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A patient at the state’s only maximum-security mental health hospital died over the weekend.
The hospital is run by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, also known as DBHDS.
“Due to state and federal privacy laws, we are unable to provide any additional information,” said Lauren Cunningham, a spokesperson for DBHDS. “Our thoughts are with the individual's family.”
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The death is being investigated by the medical examiner, and that the hospital is cooperating fully, Cunningham said.
Rashad Riddick, a patient at Central State, claimed that the deceased inmate’s name was “T. Brown.” Riddick told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that he saw nurses rush to Brown’s room, where they tried to resuscitate him.
“I could see them and hear what they were saying,” Riddick said. ”They were in a panic. The nurses were crying.”
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Riddick said Brown was transferred to South Side Hospital in Petersburg. It is not clear whether he died at Central State or at South Side.
Riddick is housed in Building 39, in the building’s sixth ward. He said that hospital staff have since conducted numerous sweeps of the ward.
“I had accepted the offer of admission on March 4, but then Irvo Otieno was killed on March 6 so I didn’t say anything publicly because I didn’t want it to be a distraction from the very important discussion on his case,” said Baskervill.
Cunningham did not answer questions about any precautions the hospital has been taking in the wake of the death.
Central State is the same hospital where Irvo Otieno died on March 6. Otieno's death was later ruled a homicide.
Technically, Otieno died in the custody of Henrico sheriffs, but one Central State Hospital employee remains charged with second-degree murder in Otieno’s death.
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Parents and children walking to Richmond's Fairfield Court Elementary School on Monday morning were met with music, cheering and hugs from teachers and school staff.
The July Monday morning marked the first of the 200-day school year — a new pilot program from Richmond Public Schools, and among the first of its kind in the region.
Fairfield Court Elementary and Cardinal Elementary School in South Richmond added 20 days to their academic calendars in an effort to curb learning loss that was exacerbated by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sgt. Edward Gore, a Richmond Public Schools safety and security officer, hugs a student arriving for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond on Monday. Fairfield Court Elementary is participating in a pilot program of adding 20 days of instruction to the curriculum to make the school year 200 days.
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Remy Cartel, who has a 4-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son, moved to Richmond from New York in February and said Fairfield Court Elementary had already changed her family’s lives through the school community's support.
“This girl went from not reading at all and being behind in school to being on point, doing summer reading and everything else,” Cartel said as she walked her children to school Monday morning. “It’s been a struggle and we’ve been through some hard times, but the support we get from the school is 100%. She lives for the teachers.”
Cartel added, “They need to implement the 200-day school year citywide, nationwide, everything because education doesn’t stop when the summer starts.”
Dhaka Damir, 3, fist-bumps a teacher as he arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond on Monday.
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After years of back-and-forth on the issue, the Richmond School Board approved the extended school year for the two schools in split votes earlier this year.
“We've gone through a very difficult time; the pandemic really set us back," said RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras. "In this once-in-a-century moment, we need once-in-a-century responses, and that is what we have here today."
Kamras added: “Our motto at RPS is to teach with love. I've learned as a father, the greatest gift we can give our children is our time. And that is exactly what we're giving our children today — 20 extra days of our time.”
Remaya Bacon, 5, high-fives a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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Fairfield Court Elementary, adjacent to the Fairfield Court public housing community in Richmond’s East End, counts 97% of its students as “economically disadvantaged,” a rough gauge of poverty measured by the state. At Cardinal Elementary, about 54% of students are deemed “economically disadvantaged” by the state.
About 28% of students at Fairfield Court Elementary passed state reading tests last school year, compared with a pass rate of 47% division-wide and 73% statewide. At Cardinal Elementary, about 37% of its students passed state reading tests last school year.
Calie Mayo, 5, goes to hug a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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The typical summer breaks in between academic years can cause serious learning loss for children, especially for low-income students, research shows.
By the fifth grade, summer learning loss can leave low-income students up to three years behind their classmates, according to research conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers. A child’s summer learning experiences during elementary school years can impact whether that child earns a high school diploma and continues on to college.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney speaks during a news conference on the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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“It’s not about test scores. It's about growth,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. “We want to be able to see on Day One versus Day 200 whether or not our kids have progressed. ... I'm a firm believer that's exactly what (20) more days will allow for our kids — to grow and progress and be the kids we know that they can be, the best kids in central Virginia.”
The pilot is funded by the division’s allotment of the federal COVID-19 stimulus package.
Safiyah Degale, 9, fist-bumps a teacher as she arrives for the first day of school at Fairfield Court Elementary on Monday.
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“I believe every school needs 200 days in the city of Richmond,” Stoney said at a news conference on Monday.
In an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the mayor said the pragmatic approach is to phase in extended calendars at Richmond’s public schools.
“We will depend upon the City Council or the administration to step up (with funding),” he said. “More than likely it would be a phased-in approach. ... I think if it was phased in, I think that the City Council and the administration can handle that budgetarily.”
The Times-Dispatch's 'Photo of the Day'
Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
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Jan. 3, 2023
People remember 8-year-old P’Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell on Jan. 3. The girl was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
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Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Manchester's Olivia Wright reaches in on James River's Alisha Whirley at James River Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jan. 6, 2023
Daron Pearson plays basketball at Smith Peters Park in the Carver neighborhood on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Pages are introduced at the Senate chamber during the first day of Virginia General Assembly at Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, worked at his desk at the Virginia State Capitol on Thursday. Above him is a portrait of former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, now a congressman representing the 8th District in Northern Virginia.
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Jan. 13, 2023
Elizabeth Leggett is photographed with her pup Pallas, 10, in her neighborhood in Richmond's business district on January 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
James "States" Manship of Thornburg came to the gun rights rally at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square on Lobby Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, dressed as President George Washington.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
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Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
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Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
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Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
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Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
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Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
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Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
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Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
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Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
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Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
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Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
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Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
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Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
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Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond on March 27.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill plans to resign from her post to attend graduate school in Paris, where she will start a master’s program in international governance and diplomacy at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, colloquially known as SciencesPo.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
ANNA BRYSON/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
Courtesy UVa athletics photos
May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 31, 2023
Earl Gary, owner of YME Landscape, used a compact tractor to move topsoil for a temporary landscaping at the former site of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 1, 2023
Jorge Figueroa leads tenants and New Virginia Majority organizers in a rally at Southwood Apartments, in Richmond, VA on June 1, 2023 to protest rent increases. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
June 2, 2023
This screenshot from the Virginia Department of Transportation's real-time traffic cameras shows multiple southbound lanes of Interstate 95 closed after a crash near the Belvidere Street exit the morning of Friday, June 2, 2023.
Virginia Department of Transportation
June 3, 2023
Richmond Kickers defender Simon Fitch shoots the ball defended by Chattanooga Red Wolves forward Walter Varela at City Stadium on Saturday, June 3.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
June 4, 2023
Mark Whitfield and Ciara Dickson watch Samaya Dickson throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Flying Squirrels game on Sunday.
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Times-Dispatch
June 5, 2023
People bow their heads before eating as Dr. Stepfanie Ramsey gives the invocation at the 2023 Times-Dispatch/Sports Backer Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2023 at the Jefferson Hotel. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
June 6, 2023
A radar measure the speed of passing cars on Main Street on June 6, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
June 7, 2023
A piece from a mortar board lays on the ground at the site of a shooting at Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 8, 2023
A participant holds a candle during a vigil hosted by Grace & Holy Trinity Church on Thursday to remember Huguenot High School graduate Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Renzo Smith.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
June 9, 2023
Louisa softball players celebrate after beating Hanover 5-3 in the Class 4 state semifinals on Friday, June 9.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 10, 2023
Riverside lacrosse players and coaches run on the field after defeating Freeman in the Class 5 championship game in Ashburn on Saturday, June 10.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 11, 2023
The Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground featured drumming, dancing and music Sunday as visitors gathered for Elegba Folklore Society’s 27th annual Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration, on Sunday.
Katie Castellani, Times-Dispatch
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The hottest weather so far this season is coming later this week to Richmond, with afternoons in the middle to upper 90s from Thursday through Sunday.
Whether the upcoming hotter weather qualifies as a heat wave is subjective. More than a hundred years ago, the accepted view of a heat wave was a period of at least three days with a high temperature above 90 degrees.
But Richmond’s normal high temperature in July is very close to 90 degrees, so that definition does not fit very well. Thinking more broadly, a heat wave in Phoenix is very different from a heat wave in Seattle. But in general, we can think of it as a multi-day period with temperatures much above normal.
Richmond has had some historic heat waves, but there are four through the city’s period of record that stand out. In each case, the average high temperature over five consecutive days was at least 101 degrees.
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The most recent was also the hottest. From July 4-8, 2012, the average high temperature was 101.2 degrees in Richmond, tied with a period from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 in 1953.
Those other five-day stretches also came in July, during 1977 and 2010. Back-to-back days of 105 degrees came during 2010. However, we need to go back more than 100 years for the hottest two days on record in Richmond, hitting 107 and 106 in consecutive days during the first week of August 1918.
Back to the top of the list, the overall average temperature — meaning the combination of day and night temperatures — was 89.1 degrees during those five days in 2012. Including the warmer nights during that five-day period in 1953, the overall average temperature dropped to 86.3 degrees, sending it much further down the list.
Part of the reason for those recent warmer nights is the warming climate, which leads to higher humidity, keeping the nights from cooling as much as in decades past. Additional urbanization since the 1950s also plays a role.
We will probably not break any records late this week or this weekend. Record high temperatures during the last five days of July are between 101 and 103. Regardless, it is important to respect the heat, especially in Virginia’s infamously high summer humidity.
The body struggles to cool itself in higher humidity, increasing the risk for heat-related illness. Acclimation is also an issue and, although we have certainly been hotter in recent years, we have not reached 95 degrees yet this season. These additional elements raise the risk of heat-related illness late this week across Virginia.
Heat illness can sneak up on you. Spend time in air conditioning during the midday hours if you can, and remember to drink water and stay in the shade if you are outside. If you have neighbors who struggle in the heat, be sure to check on them. The health risks from excessive heat go up as people age.
Fortunately, the upcoming hot spell will not last more than a few days. Next week will not be cool, but the temperatures will edge back to levels that are closer to normal for the first week of August, with afternoons within a few degrees of 90.
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A missing paddleboarder whose body was recovered in a pond on Martha's Vineyard on Monday has been identified as a beloved employee of former President Barack Obama and his family, state police said.
Massachusetts State police said the body of 45-year-old Tafari Campbell, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recovered from Edgartown Great Pond, along the southern coast of the island, shortly before 10 a.m.
State police say Campbell was employed by the former president and was visiting Martha's Vineyard at the time of his death. The Obamas were not home, police said, but the couple released a statement Monday afternoon describing Campbell as a member of the family.
“Tafari was a beloved part of our family. When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House – creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together. In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter.
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That’s why, when we were getting ready to leave the White House, we asked Tafari to stay with us, and he generously agreed. He’s been part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he’s gone.
Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari – especially his wife Sherise and their twin boys, Xavier and Savin – in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man.”
State police Underwater Recovery Water Unit divers recovered the body after it was located by Massachusetts Environmental Police using side-scan sonar from a boat. The recovery was made about 100 feet from shore at a depth of about eight feet.
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A search for a missing paddleboarder on Martha's Vineyard was resuming on Monday morning, after several hours of unsuccessful efforts by emergency crews to find the man Sunday evening.
The search began on Sunday night, shortly before 8 p.m., and resumed early Monday morning.
Several public safety agencies on the island responded to the Turkeyland Cove area for the search Sunday night, after a report that a paddleboarder had gone under the water and wasn't seen coming back up. Another paddleboarder was with the man when it happened, police said.
The death investigation is being conducted by Edgartown and state police. No further details were immediately released.
Police initially gave the man's age as 43, then 44.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many Americans are struggling with medical debt nationwide and it can lead to some major consequences like foreclosures. This kind of debt can also impact your health if you put off necessary treatment because you can’t afford it.
That’s why the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is releasing this new report with factsheets to help you navigate the medical billing process.
“Healthcare prices are so high, we shouldn’t just accept the prices,” said Patricia Kelmar, senior director of health campaigns at U.S. PIRG.
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Patricia Kelmar said important to know what is and isn’t covered under the federal “No Surprises Act.” The law protects you from most surprise out-of-network medical bills.
“Like the emergency room - you just get taken to emergency rooms,” said Kelmar. “You don’t have to pay those out-of-network charges anymore, you pay as if you’re in-network.”
But she said that same protection doesn’t apply to urgent care centers. That means if you go to a facility that isn’t in your network then you may get a hefty bill.
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If you’re uninsured and need medical care, Kelmar said you can request what’s known as a good faith estimate. This form includes the provider’s name, the procedure, and the estimated costs.
“If your final bill comes out over $400 than the good faith estimate, you have the ability to use the patient-provider dispute resolution system which will help you hold that provide accountable for the good faith estimate,” said Kelmar.
When you get a medical bill, she said to read it carefully because there may be some mistakes.
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“You should feel that you have the power to question and to ask and to ask for what you need to be able to pay your debt,” said Kelmar.
Researchers say many hospitals especially non-profit ones provide financial assistance programs for medical bills.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of thousands of homes that are supposed to be accessible to people with disabilities are still reported to lack the necessary accessibility features, according to a new watchdog report.
That report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said the federal department in charge of overseeing fair housing issues needs to improve data collection to make sure the homes are compliant.
It said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “does not systematically collect data on requests for reasonable accommodations” for households that take part in its three largest rental assistance programs.
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“Hundreds of thousands of HUD-assisted households with disabilities report living in housing units without accessibility features,” the report said. “These households may request reasonable accommodations, including structural modifications, to meet their accessibility needs, but HUD does not have these data.”
The GAO is recommending that HUD improves data collection and develops a strategy for oversight of compliance when it comes to accessibility needs.
“Because HUD doesn’t collect enough data, they don’t know what the real lack is,” said Alicia Puente Cackley, a Director in GAO’s Financial Markets and Community Investment team. “Without a real way of quantifying it and keeping track of it, there isn’t a way for them to oversee it and oversee it well.”
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In response to the findings, the report said HUD neither agrees nor disagrees with the recommended changes and noted ongoing challenges including limited resources.
“GAO would like to see HUD collect the data that it needs in order to be able to know whether it is serving the people that it needs to serve appropriately,” said Cackley. “They raised the issue of resources. Our take on that is that there are cost-effective ways to do things and they’re already doing some data collection.”
This comes after we told you last week, a Senate committee discussed barriers to accessible housing.
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Lawmakers in that hearing said less than one percent of housing in the U.S. is accessible to a person in a wheelchair.
We spoke with Domonique Howell, who testified before lawmakers about her lifelong struggle to find a place to live that accommodates her wheelchair.
“It’s been always a challenge,” said Howell. “I’ve had to either leave my chair outside of the bathroom... or have a commode like-toilet in my room, which is inhumane.”
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