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BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Labor Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, starting in downtown Bloomington and ending in Miller Park.
This year's theme is "Prevailing wage is a family wage." The parade is sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal Trades & Labor Assembly, the AFL-CIO central labor council for McLean, Livingston, Logan and DeWitt counties.
The parade features labor union marching groups, Illinois State University's Big Red Marching Machine, high school bands, community organizations and elected officials every year.
Registration for the parade is now open and can be completed by contacting paradeblono@gmail.com, organizers said. The labor assembly reserves the right to screen all participants.
A registration free is required from for profit businesses and candidates or elected officials.
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SEATTLE — A motorcyclist was killed late Tuesday night on Interstate 5 in Seattle, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirmed.
Per a WSP press memo, the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed just before 9 p.m. when the person lost control, braked and was ejected from the motorcycle.
The victim struck another vehicle, and was transported to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries. The motorcyclist, 35, was pronounced dead at 10:26 p.m.
The southbound roadway was partially blocked for at least 3 hours while the scene was cleared.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Police are responding to a residential block in North Philadelphia after the porch fronts of several homes, reportedly, collapsed on Wednesday morning.
According to law enforcement officials, the incident happened at about just before 10 a.m.
As seen in images captured by SkyForce10, roofs of a number of residential properties collapsed onto the sidewalk, spreading debris and dirt throughout the area.
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Nivel Turner, who lives on the block, told NBC10 that the roofs fell without warning.
"I was working in the kitchen and I heard a loud crash outside, and I looked outside and the porch, our ceiling was on the ground," he said.
Turner said he'd happy no one in his family was injured because his children play out on the porch often.
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Robyn Seigel, a neighbor on the block, said she rushed home after hearing there was a collapse along the block.
"I have no idea why this happened," she said.
Seigel said she didn't believe there were any previous issues or concerns reported to the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections recently either.
So far, no injuries have been reported in this incident.
This incident is still ongoing.
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Environmentalists argue Pioneer Trail interchange at I-95 will harm Spruce Creek watershed
NEW SMYRNA BEACH ― As a boy, Bryon White's playground was the woods of the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, where on horseback or on foot he would regularly hear chuck-will's widows and whippoorwills.
Florida scrub-jays would sometimes land on his head. The self-described "plant nerd" also recalled seeing a lot more Rugel's pawpaw ― an endangered relative to the custard apple, with edible fruit and lightly scented flowers.
At a glance, the preserve looks today much as it did then, but it's a changed place. Some animals and plants are either going away or are gone.
“They’re gone because there’s not enough habitat for them to live in. You can’t just rope off the park and say, ‘OK, scrub-jay, like, knock yourself out,’ because nature doesn’t observe political boundaries," White said recently while hiking in the 2,513-acre property. "You have to have more. In this state, there will never be more. There will only be less.”
White is part of an environmental consortium challenging a stormwater permit issued to the Florida Department of Transportation by the St. Johns Water Management District, which would allow the construction of a new Interstate 95 interchange at Pioneer Trail at a cost estimated at $120 million.
Growth begets infrastructure, infrastructure begets growth
That long-controversial interchange was recently in the news because the state put $92 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds into the project, speeding up the project's construction and sparking questions about the close relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and homebuilder Mori Hosseini. His ICI Homes is developing Woodhaven, a community on the northwest quadrant of the project.
Hosseini denies ever asking the governor to advance the project while noting he purchased the land some 20 years after it first landed on transportation plans.
FDOT officials said the "purpose and need" for the interchange is as much about economic development as it is transportation.
The state's "justification report" from 2017 says it is to "support the economic viability and job creation associated with planned and approved future development in the vicinity of the study area, to reduce congestion at the adjacent I-95 interchanges, and to better serve regional trips originating in and destined to the study area."
FDOT estimates the project will add $2.5 billion of economic impacts to the local economy due to construction, employ nearly 700 workers during the development, support 13,410 permanent jobs, and add $775 million per year of "permanent, ongoing impacts from spending associated with new household operations and additional office/retail/hotel employment."
Additionally, Volusia County and the cities of Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach have identified potential benefits to emergency evacuation conditions that would be realized by an interchange on I-95 at Pioneer Trail.
The Pioneer Trail interchange would be less than 1.5 miles from the trailhead on the western side of the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve.
Another 2017 FDOT study looks at how the interchange will affect the surrounding area. The impact on wetlands and surface water will be "substantial," the study concluded, while there could be a "moderate" effect on historical and archaeological sites, water quality and quantity, and wildlife and habitats.
The study acknowledges that "indirect effects" have already occurred on the preserve and other rural areas near Pioneer Trail and Turnbull Bay Road on both sides of I-95.
Wendy Anderson, professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University, is not a part of the petition filed against FDOT and the St. Johns River Water Management District, which issued the permit, but she has been participating in a Volusia County 10-year management planning process for the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve.
She is fascinated by the preserve's diversity.
"Every habitat type in Volusia County is represented in the Spruce Creek preserve," Anderson said. "It is such a gem of a conservation land. Anything that would impact it would be such a shame."
Large-scale residential developments have either occurred or are permitted and are soon to be coming out of the ground, including Venetian Bay, Coastal Woods, and Woodhaven. Another that is in the works is Shell Pointe Colony, which is on the southwest quadrant of I-95 and Pioneer Trail. A 745-home subdivision is approved, as are two village shopping centers.
Florida ecosystem's interdependence
For more than a century, land development has been one of the legs the Florida economy stands on. In 1900, Florida's population was 528,542, according to the Census Bureau. Today that figure is more than 22 million.
Also, the largest city was Jacksonville (pop. 28,429), which had fewer residents then than New Smyrna Beach has today. Today the population of the state is more than 22 million.
So Florida's development economy carries on. Inevitably new and bigger roads and homes and businesses with parking lots encroach upon conservation lands such as the Leeper preserve.
“Ecology in Florida is very unique and special, and everything is intrinsically related to one another," White said. "So you can’t just have an island unto itself surrounded by zero-lot-line, Chinese drywall developments on all sides. There’s interdependence in the ecosystem that goes away as you alter things like, you know, the migration patterns of wildlife and birds and what runs off into the waterways and the amount of traffic that’s around."
He worries about the cumulative effect of not just the interchange, but all of the other development leading up to it and the future development it might bring.
"We’re a state that is basically flat at sea level with an ecosystem of rising sea levels. And we get all of our drinking water from underground from an aquifer that has been depleted or being intruded upon by seawater, and I’m sitting here going, like, 'What happens when it all is gone?' ... It’s going to be in our lifetime, at least my lifetime and my kids’ lifetimes for sure."
Fighting 'damage to the environment'
A coalition of environmental interests, including White, has thrown up a potential roadblock to the interchange. The group also includes Bear Warriors United Inc., a Seminole County-based nonprofit, and the Sweetwater Coalition of Volusia County Inc. Additionally, four individuals are named: White; Katrina Shadix, the founder of Bear Warriors; Derek LaMontagne, a Port Orange resident who's affiliated with Sweetwater; and Lori Sandman, a Daytona Beach attorney.
Sandman said many people think the interchange is a certainty.
"This is not a done deal," she said. "We are hopeful more people will step up and fight for what's right."
They argue that the "vast majority" of the public has expressed opposition to the interchange dating to the 1980s, noting the longstanding practice of area residents to post "No Pioneer Interchange" yard signs. Residents have cited harm to the environment, diminished quality of life, pollution, traffic, noise, and cost as their chief concerns, the petitioners argue in their filing.
Despite a 2008 Florida Department of Environmental Management finding that Spruce Creek was "impaired" by fecal coliform (a bacteria found in animal waste), dissolved oxygen and nutrients, the state has not developed a Basin Management Action Plan, according to the petition, which calls that plan "about 15 years overdue."
"It's astonishing," Sandman said.
White and the other petitioners contend FDOT bypassed National Environmental Policy Act requirements and "mismanaged" a notification process. Since it was published in the Federal Register, the project was changed to be "significantly different," expanded to destroy more wetlands and add a roundabout to the east of the interchange, the filing states.
FDOT, in presenting to the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization in January for its approval, misrepresented facts, primarily using an outdated map and stating the "direct" impact of the project would be on 49 acres, while an Environmental Protection Agency letter from Oct. 4, 2022, stated there would be 55 acres directly impacted and 10 acres of secondary impacts, according to the petitioners.
The petition cites other concerns, including the St. Johns River Water Management District permit, which "belittles or hides" the impact on Spruce Creek by referring to it only as an "unnamed canal" and an OFW, or Outstanding Florida Waterway.
The petitioners call the need for the interchange "negligible, non-existent or actually harmful." While projections call for 13% and 5% reductions in traffic on, respectively, Dunlawton Avenue and State Road 44, the nearest I-95 interchanges, they expect traffic on Pioneer Trail to grow by 400% or more, the environmentalists argue.
An FDOT spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment, while a St. Johns district spokeswoman said she could not comment due to the ongoing litigation.
A hearing has been set for the case before Administrative Law Judge E. Gary Early in Tallahassee the week of Aug. 28.
Loss of landscapes, clean water affects lives
White's passion for the natural world led him to his livelihood. He read that yaupon holly was the only naturally caffeinated plant in North America and had been used by indigenous tribes to brew an energizing drink. It led him to co-found Yaupon Brothers American Tea Co., and Ilex Organics LLC.
His companies sell 50,000 pounds of yaupon annually.
“That’s something that I believe in, that economic development and opportunity don’t have to be mutually exclusive from environmental conservation," he said.
But he believes many people view development and conservation through the wrong lens. Correcting that view is part of his fight.
“I think if the majority of Floridians understood how important the environment is their wellbeing and their way of life and their quality of life, they would be pissed. They wouldn’t stand for it," he said.
His hope is more people are awakened to an understanding that a loss of natural landscapes and unsoiled wetlands will impact their lives eventually. He said: "It all comes home to roost."
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Every week is Shark Week in New Smyrna Beach, but surfers remain undeterred
Surfers said they see sharks all the time at New Smyrna Beach, which is known as the shark bite capital of the world.
Forrest Dowling enjoys surfing at New Smyrna Beach, even though it’s the undisputed shark bite capital of the world.
Dowling, 18, was leaning against his car Sunday taking a break. Out on the water, surfers were bobbing up and down on their boards or riding the small waves that were rolling in south of the Ponce Inlet jetty.
And the sharks were out there as usual, among them black tips and spinners. No bull sharks on Sunday, though, which can be more aggressive.
“It's a pretty common thing here, like, you see sharks all the time,” said Dowling, an 18-year-old student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “Shark attacks, though, I wouldn't say it's like an everyday thing.”
He said the sharks are looking for their dinner and what's on the menu is fish, not surfers or swimmers.
“People just happen to be in their way," Dowling said. "And you know, sharks, obviously, they don't have hands, so they just kind of test to see if you're food or not. And sadly, people just end up in the way most of the time, just wrong place at the wrong time.”
So far this year, three people have been in the wrong place at the wrong time in New Smyrna Beach, which has recorded all three of Volusia County's shark bites to date.
The first bite was a 13-year-old Orlando girl who was boogie boarding on May 28. The third person bitten was a 48-year-old Lake Worth man sitting in the surf on July 15. Both suffered minor injuries.
The situation proved a little more serious for the second person bitten, Chris Pospisil, 21, of Palm Bay. A shark took a chunk of out Pospisil’s left foot on July 14 while he sat on his surfboard. Pospisil kicked the shark with his right foot and it let go.
Pospisil, a member of the University of Central Florida surfing team, required more than 40 stitches for the bite, which severed tendons and caused a lot of bleeding. He is expected to make a full recovery, but it will take months. He started a GoFundMe to help with expenses and while his bite has received a lot of publicity, it has not translated into very many contributions with $7,407 raised toward a goal of $80,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Shark Week in the shark bite capital of the world
Pospisil is now among the between eight and 16 shark bites reported in New Smyrna Beach on a typical year, Gavin Naylor, the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, said in a phone interview.
“They have more bites in New Smyrna Beach than in any other place that we are familiar with and it’s fairly regular every year and so they like to call themselves the shark bite capital of the world,” Naylor said. “That’s their name, not mine.”
He said he was not disputing the title.
“I’m just a boring scientist,” Naylor said. “I don’t make marketing names.”
For a scientist like Naylor, every week is shark week.
But Naylor doesn't think much of Discovery's Shark Week, seven days dedicated to programming such as "Cocaine Sharks," "Florida Shark: Blood in the Water," and "Deadly Sharks of Paradise."
He said he has never watched it and won’t be tuning in this week, either.
“It’s basically entertainment,” Naylor said. “… it doesn’t contribute anything that improves our understanding of the animals."
Dillon Smith, 32, of New Smyrna Beach, will watch Shark Week, which he said will not make him anxious about sharks.
“I'll watch it, though. It's fun. They are amazing creatures and we are in their home," Smith said. “I respect them. I'm not going surfing places where there's great sharks."
In fact, Smith was bitten by a shark when he was about 17.
“Just fell on ‘em, scared him and they don’t have hands, so that’s their defense mechanism, turn around and nip me and let me go,” he said.
He said he should have gotten stiches but didn’t. He was back surfing in four days.
“A lot of them are small and not many of them are that aggressive, it's kind of just, they're there and you fall on them and they get scared and that’s what they use as their defense mechanism."
Surfer: This has been my life
Danny Young, 50, of Edgewater, wasn’t aware it was Shark Week but he has been surfing and sharing the waters with sharks for 41 years, ever since he was 9.
Young said he has never been bitten, but has friends who have.
He said he always sees sharks out in the water, mostly black tips and spinners. But he has no plans to stop surfing.
“This has been my life,” Young said.
When people are bitten the bites are usually not serious, he said.
“Most of them are smaller bites,” he said.
David Newgard, 26, of Ormond Beach, was surfing with his girlfriend off New Smyrna Beach, when he saw a tell-tale fin of one of the toothy predators nearby.
“I just saw a fin pop up. I didn’t think much of it. Just kept my toes out of the water. And they seemed to mind their own for the most part,” Newgard said.
His girlfriend said few people are bitten compared to the number of those who swim or surf.
Newgard and his girlfriend, Dallas Super, 21, said they are aware New Smyrna Beach is the shark bite capital of the world.
Said Newgard: “Yeah, but it’s also the only place to catch waves."
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – National Nurses United, the union representing registered nurses at the Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospitals, was going to deliver petitions to hospital management demanding improvement in patient care. However, the nurses at Via Christi St. Francis said that didn’t happen.
The nurses claim they work in unsafe conditions due to understaffing, which puts patients at risk.
“With the open door policy, they decided that, I guess today, we don’t have an open door policy,” said Shelly Rader, a registered nurse in the emergency department at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. “Security met us at the front door or at their offices and would not let us in.”
The petitions come a month after a one-day strike was held at both hospitals in Wichita and another Ascension hospital in Texas.
Nurses at the hospitals are negotiating fair contracts that would improve patient care by improving working conditions for nurses.
The union claims that Ascension is maximizing profits over patients and has enough financial resources to hire more staff. Ascension is in the top 10 largest health systems in the U.S.
KSN News has reached out to Ascension Via Christi for comment.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is making more cuts to his presidential campaign staff.
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The cuts come after DeSantis promised donors a “leaner” and more “insurgent” campaign over the weekend.
Officials said 38 positions will be impacted, including previously announced cuts in event planning.
Read: Gov. Ron DeSantis involved in car crash on way to campaign event in Tennessee
This is about a third of the campaign’s payroll.
A new poll suggests former president Donald Trump is maintaining his lead to become the Republican presidential nominee.
Read: DeSantis is threatening to sue Bud Light’s parent company; here’s why
The poll, from Monmouth University, found 46% of respondents want rump on the ballot.
Data shows 20% said they back DeSantis, while every other candidate only received single-digit support.
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WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — The receptionist at a Winter Springs optometrist’s office is accused of illegally using patients’ credit cards to steal thousands of dollars.
Winter Springs police said Angelina Mena used her own Square account to steal around $44,000 from 76 MacDonald Family EyeCare patients.
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Investigators said the optometrist’s office first contacted police about a potential fraud case involving one of their receptionists on March 11, 2022.
On Friday, police said Mena was arrested on several charges and booked into the Orange County Jail.
Read: Slow down: Speed limit changes coming to Winter Springs
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala, (WIAT)— On Wednesday, fallen firefighter Jordan Melton will be laid to rest. He and another firefighter were shot at Birmingham fire station 9 in the Norwood neighborhood July 12th.
Melton died one week ago Monday. He was 29 years old. This has been a very difficult loss for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service team.
Chief Cory Moon said this is the first firefighter death in the line of duty of this nature. Other crew members said it’s been an emotional time for their team and they need support from our community now more than ever before.
Remembering firefighter Melton, crew members say he was the life of the party. He was a rookie, only one month on the job, but they said he will always be a part of their family.
Lieutenant Catina Williams said in her 27-year career she would have never thought something of this nature would happen.
“July 12, 2023 was Birmingham Fire and Rescue’s 9/11. So, it will never be the same for me as well as all of my colleagues. So again, we ask that you all keep us in your prayers, keep the families in your prayers because this was a horrific day for us, and it will be forever etched in our minds.”
At a recent vigil, Melton’s mother, Rochelle Gaston Malone, remembered her son, thanking God for his 29 years on earth.
She spoke about the legacy he leaves behind while lighting candles to symbolize the light Melton was and will continue to be in their hearts.
“Jordan, we love you,” said Malone. “You’ll never be apart from us, but always in our hearts, and we thank you. Lord, I thank you for choosing me to be his mother and his guide here on earth, to grow him in the way that you would have him to go, and I release him back to you.”
Pelham Fire Chief Mike Reid said the fire service is a brother and sisterhood- one big family that mourns together and supports one another in any way they can.
He said it’s tradition to hold a ceremonial processional for fallen first responders before burial.
On Wednesday, Pelham Fire, alongside other departments, will protect intersections with their vehicles and raise flags on their latter trucks.
“To really show that support, and you know, to honor our fallen as best we can,” said Chief Reid. “And he’ll be on a fire truck, I’m sure, being transported to the cemetery and then there’s a lot of honor and you know tradition that goes on as well at the cemetery.”
A public viewing will be held today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Faith Chapel (100 Mike Moore Blvd. Birmingham, al 35224). The funeral will begin at 12:17 p.m. – the time he was born according to Captain Orlando Reynolds. Melton will be buried at Elmwood Cemetery after the service.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Hurley Medical Center was the only hospital in the country to earn the Gold Beacon Award for Excellence.
The NTSB-ICU (Neuro/Trauma/Surgical/Burn ICU) at Hurley is one of six trauma units in the U.S. to receive the Beacon designation from The American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
On Tuesday, doctors and nurses from the unit accepted the award, which recognizes them as the best in the nation.
"This award symbolizes all we have worked for and the dedication the nurses have put into their work," says trauma nurse clinician Chris Berry.
The organization says the award shows the community that they have an elite team of providers that delivers the highest level of care in the country.
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The Federal Reserve’s expected move Wednesday to raise interest rates for the 11th time could once again send ripple effects across the economy.
Mortgage rates, which have surged since the Fed began lifting rates in March 2022, could rise further. So could rates on credit cards and some business loans.
Perhaps no one has felt the pain more than car buyers. It’s not just that sticker prices are way up. Or that lenders have tightened credit standards. On top of all that, steadily higher auto loan rates have elbowed many would-be buyers out of the market.
Consider: A study by the New York Federal Reserve has found that 14% of applicants for auto loans were rejected over the past year — the highest such proportion since the New York Fed began tracking the figure in 2013 — up from 9% in February.
Auto-loan applicants, of course, aren’t the only borrowers being turned down in larger numbers these days. In that same June 2022-June 2023 period, applicant rejections for credit cards, mortgages, mortgage refinancings and higher credit card limits all rose, too, according to the New York Fed. Overall, the rejection rate for credit applicants reached 21.8 percent, the highest level since June 2018.
Some of those rejections reflect the subpar credit of loan applicants. But some are a direct consequence of the Fed’s rate increases — the most aggressive in four decades. Those hikes, in turn, have made high-cost purchases out of reach for some.
HOW WILL BORROWERS BE AFFECTED BY THE FED’S LATEST MOVE?
Credit card rates are at or near all-time peaks, and mortgage rates have more than doubled in two years.
“No one should expect them to stop rising anytime soon,” said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst of LendingTree. “Perhaps the scariest thing of all for folks with credit card debt is that interest rates are actually rising more quickly than the Fed is forcing them to.”
The average Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on a currently held credit card that charges interest is 22.16%, according to the latest data from the Fed. That’s up about 6 percentage points from the average rate in the first quarter of 2022. The average APR on a new credit card offer is 24.24%, the highest rate since LendingTree began tracking it in 2019.
Whenever possible, Schulz recommends that card users consider asking their issuers to lower their APR. LendingTree recently concluded that a majority of cardholders who had asked their card issuers for a lower rate received one. The average reduction was significant — 6 percentage points.
“It is well worth your time to make that call,” Schulz said.
I NEED TO BUY A CAR. WHAT’S THE OUTLOOK FOR AUTO LOANS?
Many people were already having trouble affording new vehicles before Wednesday’s expected quarter-point hike. The average price paid for a new vehicle last month was nearly $48,000 — about 25% above the pre-pandemic average. Used vehicle prices have jumped by even more: The average one now costs nearly $30,000, a stinging 45% above what it was before the pandemic.
In some cases, even people with good credit are being rejected for auto loans. The problem for them is that with vehicle prices up sharply, the additional burden of higher loan rates — from 4.5% on average in March 2022 to 7.2% in June — has made monthly payments unaffordable.
“I think people are just not able to qualify for the payments,” says Jessica Caldwell, executive director of insights for Edmunds.com.
The average monthly auto payment last month, she said, was $736. Over the life of an an average loan — just under six years — a typical borrower is paying nearly $9,000 in interest.
David Kelleher, who owns David Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, said he has seen loan rejections rise even in his affluent Philadelphia suburb, though not as much as they have nationally. The larger loan sums that borrowers are now financing, along with a small uptick in delinquencies, have made lenders more cautious.
“I think that’s probably making them tighten the reins a little bit,” he said.
Kelleher said he hopes the Fed stops raising rates after this week, given that vehicle prices, a key component of inflation, have begun to ease. Prices had skyrocketed in 2021, a result of high demand as the economy roared out of the pandemic recession and clogged supply chains caused a severe shortage of vehicles for sale.
“These interest rates,” Kelleher said, “are really starting to hurt us.”
Still, Caldwell said she doesn’t expect the Fed’s latest quarter-point hike in its benchmark rate to significantly affect auto loan rates. With factories cranking out more autos and vehicle availability improving, she expects automakers to spend more to subsidize loan rates to help fuel sales.
Despite the rising cost burden, auto sales have remained relatively solid as prices have eased slightly and the supply of vehicles has grown: For the past two months, sales have hit an annual rate of 15 million.
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR SAVERS?
That’s where the good news lies: Yields on savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) have reached their highest levels in a decade, said Ken Tumin, a banking expert and founder of DepositAccounts.com. The average online savings account yield is 4.08%, up from 3.31% at the start of this year, according to DepositAccounts.com.
Even juicier yields are available from CDs. The average online one-year CD yield is now 4.89%, up from 4.37% on Jan. 1 and from a puny 1.90% one year ago. The average online five-year CD yield is 3.93%, down from 4.04% on Jan. 1, but up from 2.89% a year ago.
All that said, those richer yields might not last if price pressures across the economy ease further.
“If we continue to get good news on inflation in the coming months,” Tumin said, “expect long-term CD rates to drift downward.”
WHAT ABOUT MORTGAGES?
If the economy does cool, Jacob Channel, senior economist for LendingTree, predicts that mortgage rates will end the year closer to 6% than to 7%. The current national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac, is 6.78%.
Rates have fluctuated sharply this year. The average 30-year fixed rate, which had pierced 7% back in October, fell to just above 6% in early February before surging back to 6.96% in mid-July. On the heels of better-than-expected inflation data for June, the average mortgage rate has eased a bit again.
“This goes to show just how much mortgage rates can vary from week to week and how hard it can be to truly determine what trend they’re going to follow in the long term,” Channel said. “It’s likely that mortgage rates will continue to fluctuate in the face of the uncertainty that permeates today’s economy.”
IS THE FED MANAGING TO DEFEAT INFLATION?
The Fed has clearly achieved progress. Inflation, which peaked above 9% last year, was just 3% in June compared with a year earlier. That’s thanks, in part, to easing prices for gasoline, airline fares, used cars and groceries.
Even so, current measures of inflation remain above the Fed’s 2% target. The result is that many households are still being squeezed by higher prices and struggling to afford basic necessities. Reducing inflation back to the Fed’s target level will require more time.
And that means high rates on consumer and business loans are likely to remain in place well into 2024.
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NANTICOKE, Pa. — Police have arrested a teen for a shooting that left another teenager hurt in Luzerne County.
Police say John Pearce, 16, of Wyoming, is being charged as an adult after that shooting in Nanticoke on last Friday night.
The victim is a 14 year old who was shot in the head during what officers called a drive-by gang-related shooting near the intersection of West Green and Maple Streets.
At last check, the victim was still in the hospital.
Pearce is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, conspiracy to commit arson, conspiring to commit reckless burning, and related charges.
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Arizona Department of Revenue: Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and BestCompaniesAZ announced that the Arizona Department of Revenue has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the second consecutive year. The list is the result of anonymous employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with evaluations of workplace practices, policies, benefits and demographics.
Dr. Lisa Kiser: POCN — a nurse practitioner and physician associate network in the U.S. — is honoring Lisa Kiser DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM as the recipient of the 2023 Q2 Community Advocacy Award. The recognition aims to honor and uplift nurse practitioners and physician associates who are making a significant impact on health care while also supporting organizations that advocate for NP/PA community support. As part of this award, POCN makes a donation to the recipient’s organization of choice. Kiser selected the Southside Worker Center run by the Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson to start a program for women who have migrated to the United States who need to support their families.
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Kiser, who also recently received the Arizona American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence, brings a wealth of experience to her roles as a certified nurse-midwife, a women’s health nurse practitioner, and as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. She has made significant strides in improving access to health care for uninsured or underinsured women. Additionally, she is a volunteer provider at a free clinic and migrant welcome center, providing essential health care support to immigrant communities.
Aaron Rottenstein: Aaron Rottenstein with UBS in Tucson recently received an honorable mention for the Emerging Impact Award in the 2023 Invest in Others Awards. The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes financial advisors who are making a difference with charities across the country and around the world. In addition to being recognized for his leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration and impact and through his commitment of time, talent and resources, Social Venture Partners International will receive a $2,000 donation from Invest in Others in recognition of Rottenstein’s charitable work.
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BALTIMORE — The family of Timothy Reynolds will have to wait at least one more day to learn the fate of his accused killer.
That's because a juror called out sick Wednesday.
The jury has been deliberating for parts of two days and have had trouble reaching a unanimous verdict.
Defense attorneys asked for a mistrial to be declared, but the judge refused.
The ill juror was ordered to return to court Thursday morning for continued deliberations, unless they're able to produce a doctor's note excusing them.
RELATED: Deliberation in Reynolds' case lasts full day, jurors ask for definition of mistrial
Reynolds, 48, was gunned down last summer after confronting the now 16-year-old teen, who was squeegeeing at the time, with a baseball bat.
Prosecutors argued the teen fired multiple shots, some of which struck Reynolds in the back, indicating he was walking away at the time he was killed.
Defense attorneys claim the teen's actions were self defense.
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MRC and Ridenour opt for smaller version of the second phase of Canal District
MUNCIE, Ind. − Plans for the continued creation of the Canal District in downtown Muncie have been approved.
The Muncie Redevelopment Commission agreed with Mayor Dan Ridenour last week to approve a plan offered by WS Property Group to construct a $13.7 million apartment building across High Street from City Hall.
The proposal won out over a two-block proposal by AP Development of Brownsburg to develop a 137-unit apartment building on two blocks near the canal. AP made a presentation to the MRC last month. That proposal would have cost $28 million. Unlike AP, The WS Property proposal included a restaurant on the first floor.
WS Property Group has worked with the city to develop White River Lofts, a 55-unit apartment building along Washington Street. Ridenour told The Star Press that the Phase 2 apartment project would have a similar look to White River Lofts and consist of 66 units. The mayor said the White River Lofts development, which was initially described as a "luxury" development, has been successful in terms of its occupancy.
More:City Council approves zoning for McKinley Neighborhood revitalization
Mayor: Approved version requires no additional borrowing
Last summer the Muncie City Council approved a $3.5 million bond issue with the borrowing to be paid for by the MRC. The money was to be used for various city projects, including $1.2 million to be devoted on Phase 2 of the Canal District. Ridenour said the city is including the Phase 2 and Streetscape work downtown into the application for an upcoming READI 2.0 grant.
Ridenour said he favored the WS version of the apartments because it does not require any additional borrowing by the city and it includes a restaurant on the north side of downtown.
"It allows up to have that whole other block for different opportunities," he said. "My goal is to still try and find some home ownership opportunities downtown."
READI, (Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative) grants are awarded to regions throughout the state by the Holcomb administration. The grants are usually sizable and provide money for community enhancement projects aimed at the economic and physical attractiveness of an area. Communities are vying for a share of $500 million in state money with the awards. The state said this year READI applicants will have to include a multi-year strategic plan and detailed financial analyses about the economic impact of the proposed funding along with the grant applications.
Last year many local officials were disappointed that East Central Indiana received a $15 million READI grant while other regions won $50 million and $30 million awards. Ridenour said he was taking a direct hand in the development of the application this this time.
More:Muncie lands share of READI grant money for McKinley, Whitely neighborhoods
"We've got to pick one of these two (plans) so we can start putting the READI grant together," the mayor told the MRC.
Ridenour said he also wanted to do some streetscape work downtown as part of the READI 2.0 application, including a block east and a block west on Main Street from Walnut Street.
He also told the Star Press of that Phase 2 of the Canal District will include the burial of utilities lines and removal of utility polls in the area.
The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, which is the group steering the READI 2.0 application for Muncie's region, hired a new consultant for this READI grant effort. HWC Engineering, which has offices throughout Indiana, including Muncie, is advising the local effort. During the previous READI grant process, HWC managed three of the top five per capita awards given by the state.
According to a press release from the Partnership, "ECIRP aims to involve stakeholders and community members in the development of a comprehensive regional investment plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for long-term investments, ensuring meaningful positive change and sustainable development for east central Indiana."
Ridenour devoted the city's $2.65 million share of last year's READI grant to projects aimed to improve McKinley Neighborhood and the intersection of Walnut Street and Columbus Avenue at Muncie Central High School, where construction of a new YMCA has begun.
The MRC voted unanimously to pursue the WS Property Group plan backed by Ridenour.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Jeremy Pauley, the man accused of illegally purchasing and selling human remains, will have his preliminary hearing in Cumberland County rescheduled for the seventh time.
The clerk at Magisterial District Judge Michael Sanderson’s office said Wednesday's preliminary hearing was continued because Pauley’s defense attorney requested it.
The preliminary hearing is now scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m.
The court clerk told FOX43 it's not expected to be moved again.
Outside of Cumberland County, Pauley pleaded guilty to two federal charges, one for transporting stolen property and one for conspiracy.
Pauley, 40, was charged after an investigation that began on June 14, 2022, and saw his preliminary hearing delayed now seven times.
"During the course of the investigation that some other things were being discovered: that body parts were being sent through the mail, and that those body parts may not be legal, they may be—for lack of a better term—stolen," said Sean McCormick, the Cumberland County District Attorney.
Further investigation determined Pauley was purchasing the remains from a woman in Arkansas, whom police identified as Candace Scott. An examination of Facebook Messenger exchanges determined Pauley had purchased several human remains from Scott for $4,000, including:
- half a human head
- one whole human head minus the skull cap
- three human brains with skull caps
- a human heart
- a human liver
- a human lung
- human kidneys (2)
- a human female pelvis
- a piece of human torso including a nipple
- human hands (4)
Police say the items were shipped to Pauley via the U.S. Postal Service. State Police intercepted the remains in Scranton, according to the complaint.
McCormack called the case "one of the most bizarre investigations" he has encountered in his 33 years as a prosecutor.
"Just when I think I have seen it all, a case like this comes around," said McCormack.
Investigators contacted police in Arkansas, who determined Scott was stealing the remains from a mortuary and sending them to Pauley to be resold. The remains were determined to belong to the University of Arkansas, according to the complaint.
This investigation crossed even more states lines.
A Kentucky man, James Nott, was the sixth person accused of being involved in a human body parts trafficking ring with ties to Pauley.
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MOUNT JOY, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County have charged a teacher at Donegal High School accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a student.
Christopher Thompson, 49, was a technical education teacher at the school at the time of the alleged offenses, according to Susquehanna Regional Police.
The victim in the case is a 14-year-old boy, police said.
Thompson is accused of touching the student on his shoulders, back, hands, and on a least one occasion, the buttocks, police said in a criminal complaint affidavit. Police said there were five instances where Thompson allegedly touched the student, who police said reacted negatively to the contact and told Thompson he did not like to be touched.
The student's emotional support teacher told police she saw Thompson touch the boy on the shoulder during a class in February, and said the student told Thompson "I don't like being touched."
The Donegal High School website no longer lists Thompson on its Teachers and Staff page. The School District said in a statement that he has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the case.
"The Donegal School District was advised today by the Susquehanna Regional Police Department that criminal charges have been filed against one of our teachers," the district's statement says. "While we do not typically comment on personnel or legal matters, we believe this situation necessitates the sharing of some information.
"On the afternoon of June 6, 2023, the Susquehanna Regional Police Department shared with the School District the likely prospect that criminal charges may be filed against this teacher in the future. Immediately after learning this information, the School District placed the teacher on administrative leave and restricted the teacher from being on school property. The teacher will remain on administrative leave until the conclusion of this case.
We are fully cooperating with the Susquehanna Regional Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office. We will refrain from making any further public comment on this matter at this time due to this being an open criminal case.
We remind you that all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
The investigation began on March 10, when police received a report of a possible sexual offense that occurred at the high school, which is located in Mount Joy.
"Upon further investigation and numerous interviews, it was determined that the teacher did make unlawful contact with the student to a degree that warranted charges," the police department said.
The school learned of the alleged inappropriate contact on March 10, when the student told his emotional support teacher that Thompson had touched his buttocks while he was working on a project in Thompson's class. The student immediately left the class and reported the incident to his emotional support teacher, police said.
The emotional support teacher told police the student was visibly upset and agitated in the minutes after the alleged incident, according to police. The student was eventually picked up and taken home by his mother that day, and said he would never return to Thompson's class, according to police.
The emotional support teacher reported the incident to school administration, who contacted Susquehanna Regional Police.
In an interview with investigators, Thompson denied having any inappropriate physical contact with the student and claimed there had been "tension" between him and the student since the beginning of the semester.
Thompson is charged with unlawful contact with a minor (sexual offense), indecent assault of a person less than 16 years of age, and corruption of minors, according to police.
He was arraigned on the charges on Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Randall L. Miller, who set bail at $150,000, court records show.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 22.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Office of Aging on Wednesday said that several senior centers across the county will offer extended hours over the next few days to help older adults stay cool during the extreme heat forecasted across Central Pennsylvania for the next few days.
"Lancaster County residents are encouraged to utilize air-conditioned facilities such as libraries, community and senior centers, schools, churches, and malls during high heat index days to reduce the risk of heat-related illness," the Office of Aging said in a press release.
The York County Area Agency on Aging is also encouraging everyone to check in on your older neighbors or family members during this heat wave.
"We would also ask everyone to stay inside and avoid the heat as much as possible," the agency said. "For those who lose power or are not able to escape the heat, there are cooling shelters available throughout the county."
Here's a list of places to cool down in both Lancaster and York counties.
Lancaster County
Columbia Senior Center
Columbia United Methodist Church
510 Walnut St., Columbia
(717) 684-4850
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center
70 S. Poplar St.
Elizabethtown
(717) 367-7984
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lititz Senior Center
Lititz United Methodist Church
201 E. Market St.
Lititz
(717) 626-2800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center
33 E. Farnum St.
Lancaster
(717) 299-3943
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday
Millersville Senior Center
St. Paul Lutheran Church
222 N. George St.
Millersville
(717) 871-9600
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday
Next Gen Senior Center
184 S. Lime St.
Lancaster
(717) 786-4770
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SACA Senior Center
545 Pershing Ave.
Lancaster
(717) 295-7989
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday
York County
The following is a list of cooling shelters throughout York County.
Please note: It is not comprehensive, as some churches also offer cool spaces for those in need.
York City
Crispus Attucks Association
605 South Duke Street, York
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
717-848-3610
September House Senior Center
1251 West King Street, York
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
717-848-4417
White Rose Senior Center
27 South Broad Street, York
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Phone: 717-843-9704
Yorktown Senior Center
509 Pacific Avenue, York
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-854-0693
Hanover Area
New Hope Ministries
135 Baltimore Street, Hanover PA 17331
Hours: Monday-Friday
(717) 698-3365
Valley Forge Restoration Center
3 Center Square, Hanover
(240) 298-0140
Dover Area
Heritage Senior Center
3700-4 Davidsburg Road, Dover
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
717-292-7471
New Hope Ministries
1836 Industrial Court, Dover PA 17315
Hours: Monday-Friday
(717) 292-3441
Other Areas in York County
Delta Area Senior Center
5 Pendyrus Street, Suite 1, Delta
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 2 pm
717-456-5753
Dillsburg Area
Call Tim H. at Dillsburg EMA
717-712-6681
Golden Connections Community Center
20-C Gotham Place, Red Lion
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
717-244-7229
Northeastern Senior Community Center
131 Center Street, Mt. Wolf
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2 pm
717-266-1400
Red Land Senior Center
736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
717-938-4649
South Central York County Senior Center
150 East Main Street, New Freedom
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 2:15 pm
Phone: 717-235-6060
Stewartstown Senior Center
26 South Main Street, Stewartstown
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Phone: 717-993-3488
Susquehanna Area Senior Center
2427 Craley Road, Wrightsville
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-244-0340
Windy Hill on the Campus
1472 Roth’s Church Rd, Ste 103, Spring Grove
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-225-0733
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The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts is hoping that theater seats can be as packed as the show schedule with the announcement of two new productions coming this fall.
“The Thorn” and “Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” will be coming to Greensboro in October and November, the Tanger Center announced on Monday.
Called “Cirque meets ‘The Passion,’” John and Sarah Bolin’s “The Thorn” will be gracing the stage for two performances on Oct. 25-26. The theatrical play, which is also available as a film, tells the story of Jesus Christ through his encounters with St. John.
Nearly a month later, the Tanger Center will host “Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical”. There will be eight performances of the beloved holiday show from Nov. 21-26. During its time on Broadway, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” broke box office records for two consecutive years. The 85-minute show will be directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard.
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Tickets for both productions go on sale Friday at tangercenter.com. Tickets for “The Thorn” start at $35 and tickets for “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” start at $29.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from June 27.
A York County 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his 12-year-old classmate was formally charged yesterday with third-degree murder and related charges, court documents show.
Officials had determined on June 27 that there was enough probable cause against Nolan Grove to proceed to a full trial. At his interest of justice hearing on July 25, Grove was charged with one felony count of murder of the third degree, one felony count of firearms not to be carried without a license, a misdemeanor count of involuntary manslaughter and four misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person.
He is accused of shooting and killing Kain Heiland while the boys were hanging out with another friend in April.
The third friend and witness testified at Grove's June court appearance, saying that he, Heiland and Grove spent the afternoon of April 1 together, at times playing with a handgun taken from Grove's father's house in Red Lion.
That evening, according to the witness, Grove said something about Heiland's mother, and Heiland told Grove to be quiet. Grove responded, "You know what will happen." Grove then allegedly shot Heiland in the back at close range.
Neither boy called 911, according to court documents, and Grove asked the witness not to tell anyone what happened.
A full timeline of the evening of the shooting can be found here.
Grove's next court appearance—a status hearing—is scheduled for Sept. 25.
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THURSDAY
“Judgmental, Much?” A Rapid Retelling of Pride and Prejudice: 7 p.m. July 27 (sensory-friendly, free) July 28, 4 p.m. July 29, 3 p.m. July 30, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. $15-$20. www.sharedradiance.org.
Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend - The Road to Statesville: 7 p.m. July 27-29, Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 N. Center St., Statesville. $20. Historical fiction performed live on stage. Live old time music throughout the play by Third Wheel. Enter code DOOLEY for $4 discount on each ticket. www.centerstagealliance.org.
Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Winston-Salem Dash: 6:30 p.m., First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade St., Greensboro.
High Point Rockers vs. Lancaster Barnstormers: 6:30 p.m., Truist Point, 301 N. Elm St., High Point. Christmas in July event - bring four canned goods to the game and receive a complimentary outfield box ticket.
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The Addams Family - A New Musical: 7:30 p.m. July 27-29 and 3 p.m. July 30, Willingham Theater (Yadkin Cultural Arts Center), 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville. $24. www.yadkinarts.org.
Eastern Music Festival - Guest Artist Master Class: 4 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Jeff Multer, violin. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival - Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival - Young Artist Orchestras: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. $13. José-Luis Novo, conductor, Grant Cooper, conductor. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Asheboro Zookeepers vs. Boone Bigfoots: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. 336-460-7018.
The Wildwoods - Summertime Sounds Concert Series: 6:30-10:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3906 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 336-299-3785.
FRIDAY
Croquet in the Garden: 6-8 p.m., Tanger Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro. Learn to play croquet and petanque while exploring the garden, enjoying food and beverages and music. 336-373-2489.
Fairground Fridays: 7-11 p.m., Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd. Free parking at Gate 5 on Deacon Boulevard. Free admission. Music, dancing, games and prizes. www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks.
Carolina Disco Turkeys vs. Wake Forest Fungo: 6:30 p.m., David F. Couch Ballpark, 401 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem.
Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Winston-Salem Dash: 6:30 p.m., First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade St., Greensboro.
Eastern Music Festival - Guest Artist Master Class: 4 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Awadagin Pratt, piano. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival - Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival - Young Artist Orchestras: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. $13. José-Luis Novo, conductor, Grant Cooper, conductor. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
“Big River - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”: 8 p.m. July 28-29, Aug. 4-5 and Aug. 11-12 and 3 p.m. July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem. $10-$20. www.stainedglassplayhouse.org.
Bring it On! The Musical: 7 p.m. July 28-29 and 2 p.m. July 29-July 30, HanesBrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. $23. Ages 7 and older. Based on the cult classic film of the same name. www.springtheatre.org.
RSVP's "The Music Man": Multiple dates and times, July 28-30, Aug. 4-6, Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. $15-$23. 336-736-8714.
Fourth Friday Latin/Club Night: 7-9:15 p.m., Real World Ballroom, 690 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem. Lesson included. $10. 336-893-0525.
SATURDAY
Eastern Music Festival - Young Artist Chamber Music Recital: 2 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Music Festival - Guitar Summit Recital: 6:15 p.m., Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival - Musically Speaking: 7 p.m., Moon Room, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Free. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Eastern Musical Festival Finale: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. $45. Concert prelude at 7:15 p.m. on Dana Lawn. Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Awadagin Pratt, piano. 336-333-7450 or easternmusicfestival.org.
Camel City Jazz Orchestra to Perform Bossa Nova Classics Featuring Martha Bassett: 7 p.m., Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. General admission, $30. Tickets for students with identification and children 11 and younger, $15. camelcityjazzorchestra.org/tickets.
“SOULiloquies: Stories of Underground Legends,” Panel Discussion and Public Workshop: 3-6 p.m., Stephen D. Hyers Theatre in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Highlights Greensboro’s own Logie Meachum, a blues musician and storyteller. creativegreensboro.com.
City Sunsets Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 26, City Center Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Free. www.greensborodowntownparks.org/post/city-sunsets.
Free Block Party for Children and Adults: 2-6 p.m., Vance Chavis Branch Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, Greensboro. DJ Reggie Reg, Spin Man, games, crafts and activities for children as well as music, snacks and giveaways. Community organizations will be on hand to share information about their services and staff will offer library card sign-ups. 336-373-5838.
Summer Jubilee Back-to-School Celebration and Backpack Giveaway: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. In conjunction with the High Point Farmers Market. Live music, face painters and a petting zoo from 9 a.m. to noon. 336-883-3124.
Stepping into the Craft with Seagrove Potters: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., participating pottery shops on N.C. 705 in Seagrove. Potters and studios have special events, kiln openings, demonstrations and more.336-517-7272. tinyurl.com/47bcvndy.
Asheboro Zookeepers vs. Wilson Tobs: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. 336-460-7018.
The Pointe Company and Technique Conservatory & Elise Jonell Present “Adaptations 2”: 3 p.m. July 29-30, Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. See new and exciting young talent before they go off to perform professionally. $18. bit.ly/Adaptations2Tixx.
Carolina Disco Turkeys Vs. Uwharrie Wampus Cats: 6:30 p.m., David F. Couch Ballpark, 401 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem. $11. Ticketmaster.com.
SUNDAY
The Chicks with special guest Wild Rivers: 7:30 p.m., Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Tickets start at $39.50, plus applicable fees. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or Coliseum Box Office.
Summer Block Party presents Jodeci with SWV & Dru Hill: 7:30 p.m., White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 2407 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees. Rhythm and blues music. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or Coliseum Box Office.
Concert: 6 p.m., Country Park, Shelter 7, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro. Nu-Blu. Free. creativegreensboro.com.
Wanderer’s Stars - Songs that Illuminate Our Path Toward Home - Music Carolina SummerFest: 3-5 p.m., Salem College Fine Arts Center, Shirley Recital Hall, 412 Rams Drive, Winston-Salem. $27. musiccarolina.org.
Music Carolina SummerFest, Wanderer’s Stars - Songs that Illuminate Our Path Toward Home: 3 p.m. July 30, Salem College Fine Arts Center, Shirley Recital Hall, 412 Rams Drive, Winston-Salem. General admission, $27; ages 6-18, $10. www.musiccarolina.org.
Bantam Rooster's Annual Party in the Park: 7 p.m., Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. Free hot dogs at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring canned goods for Our Daily Bread. www.bantumrooster.com.
MONDAY, JULY 31
Pint-size Polka's Music and Magic Friendzy program: 6-7:30 p.m., High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. For ages 12 and younger. Free. jim.zola@highpointnc.gov.
TUESDAY, AUG. 1
Free Outdoor Fitness Classes with the YMCA of Greensboro: 6 p.m., Morehead Park Trailhead, 475 Spring Garden St., Greensboro. Text OUTDOOR to 844-765-7664 to receive updates and weather cancellations.
Asheboro Zookeepers vs. Forest City Owls: 7 p.m., McCrary Park, 138 Southway Road, Asheboro. 336-460-7018.
National Night Out at the High Point Museum: 7:30-10 p.m., 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Enjoy a screening of “El Dorado” in the Historical Park as the museum promotes neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership. Free. All ages. Drop-in. 336-885-1859.
National Night Out: 6-9 p.m., Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, 343 N.C. 42, Asheboro. Police, fire, splash pad, giveaways, foods, music, fellowship. 336-626-1300, Ext. 303.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2
Goo Goo Dolls with O.A.R.: 7 p.m., White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 2407 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Tickets start at $35, plus applicable fees; available at Ticketmaster.com or Coliseum Box Office.
84th Annual Wyndham Championship: Aug. 2-6, Sedgefield Country Club, 3201 Forsyth Drive, Greensboro. www.wyndhamchampionship.com.
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A 19-year-old woman has died after a shooting in Greensboro, city police said in a news release Wednesday morning.
Police said Tuesday that officers were investigating an aggravated assault in the 3600 block of Shagbark Drive in southern Greensboro. On Wednesday, they said the victim, identified as Briana Latasha Arrington, had succumbed to her injuries.
Arrington's death is being investigated as a homicide.
No other information was immediately available.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous.
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GREENSBORO — Police have arrested two men in connection with the July 17 robbery of Cass Jewelers.
Ronald Barley, 38, and Antonio Woods, 36, were each charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony conspiracy and two counts of second-degree kidnapping. Woods was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Greensboro police said in a news release Thursday.
Police responded at 9:47 a.m. July 17 to the jewelry store at 4008-G Battleground Ave., which is in a shopping plaza with a large grocery store and other shops and restaurants just south of Summerfield.
It was a Monday morning when two people entered the store about 15 minutes after it opened and robbed it at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of cash, according to Geoff Cass, who was in his family-owned store when it happened.
The robbers did not take any jewelry and no one was injured.
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No customers were in the store at the time of the robbery, Cass said.
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GREENSBORO — A 23-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge in a 2020 homicide has been arrested again after being out on bond and working at a local fast-food restaurant.
Darien Akin Swain was one of two men arrested in the fatal shooting of Andrew Milan Dove, 36, in the 2300 block of Floyd Street on Sept. 1, 2020. Dove died from a “free bleeding traumatic injury consistent with a gunshot wound to the head,” according to court documents. Text messages obtained through a search warrant indicate a possible gun deal gone bad.
Swain, who had no prior criminal history, was released from jail in October 2021 on a $500,000 secured bond while awaiting trial. The next court date in the homicide case is “to be determined,” Chief Assistant District Attorney Chris Parrish said Tuesday.
On Monday, prosecutors voluntarily dismissed four traffic charges against Swain from summer 2022 when a state Highway Patrol Trooper said the Greensboro man was driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone with a revoked license. Swain was also cited for reckless driving and not wearing a seatbelt.
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Swain also has charges of carrying a concealed gun and possession of marijuana paraphernalia pending against him in High Point. There’s a court proceeding scheduled Sept. 6 in that case, according to online records.
In January 2021, prosecutors announced they would not pursue the death penalty against Swain and Roy Lee Thomas Jr., the other man charged in Dove’s death. As a result of a court hearing in March 2021, Swain was granted bond by Superior Court Judge Susan E. Bray.
On July 6 of this year, an order was issued for Swain’s arrest after allegedly violating conditions of his pre-trial release. Swain, who was required to be electronically monitored by the Greensboro Police Department, had a court-ordered curfew between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., records show.
But Swain accumulated “11 curfew violations” between November 2022 and July 2023, according to the arrest warrant.
Swain is now in the Greensboro jail with a $1 million bond.
In an affidavit of indigency dated July 17, Swain wrote that he has been working at a local Wendy’s restaurant earning $1,900 a month.
Swain was 20 when he and Thomas, then 19, allegedly met with Dove that September night about guns, according to court documents.
After the shooting, Swain and Thomas were quickly stopped in their vehicle and Swain, who was in the passenger seat, “was discovered to have a black RD .22-caliber revolver in his possession,” according to court documents.
Arresting officers also said Swain was carrying “multiple hundred dollar bills that upon sight are likely counterfeit currency.”
In reports, detectives said they saw other guns in the vehicle: “An AR-15 pistol or modified rifle with a magazine inserted and a Walther .40-caliber semiautomatic handgun were both located in front passenger floorboard.”
It’s unknown when the case may go to trial. Generally, it now takes months longer for homicide cases to work through the legal system.
After Swain’s arrest in 2020, multiple letters of support for him to be granted bond were placed in his court file. One dated Dec. 4, 2020 was written by Phidelia Crentsil, who shared her opinion of Swain’s character.
“As a pastor’s wife, I have always directed Darien to making right decisions and to stay away from friends who are not positive minded,” she wrote. “He’s not the kind of person who will kill.”
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AUBURN, Maine — Many people who live or work in the Lewiston-Auburn area likely had a tough time commuting on Tuesday evening, as some of the major roads for both cities were completely flooded after heavy rainfall.
Thanks to the work of public works personnel and other city officials, most people woke up to clear skies and clear roads Wednesday, as the water drained overnight. The torrential downpours caused a portion of the Auburn Riverwalk to get washed away, and repair work will need to be done to that area to get the trail back in shape.
Sgt. Matthew Elie from the Auburn Police Department told NEWS CENTER Maine that people should still be careful driving through some of the areas that were impacted by the storm, as some debris could still be lingering as public works employees make their way through town to pick it up.
No injuries were reported as a result of last night's flash flooding event.
Any Lewiston-Auburn residents who have damage around or in their homes because of the event are encouraged to contact their insurance company, according to the Maine Emergency Management Agency. MEMA also has a place where you can go to report damage.
After each storm, the Maine Individual Damage Assessment form helps the agency figure out whether Maine meets the damage threshold to file for federal help.
For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A pair of professors from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is working with an international group of scientists to study massive stars near our galaxy.
Dr. Richard Ignace and Dr. Christi Erba of ETSU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy joined the study to analyze the most massive stars close to the Milky Way, according to a release from ETSU.
The team of scientists uses data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, one of the premier astronomy facilities in Europe.
The release states that the study has led to discoveries in the role of metallicity in the physical properties of stars.
Ignace and Erba’s team published the report “X-Shooting ULLYSES (a reference to the Hubble Telescope’s UV Legacy Library of Young Stars as Essential Standards): Massive Stars at Low Metallicity.”
“This paper is the first in a series by this worldwide collaboration of scientists,” Erba and Ignace stated in the release. “It is a privilege to be part of such important work.”
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BLANCO, Texas — The City of Blanco is demanding that its water supplier store more water specifically for the City after seeing tank levels drop to dangerous lows earlier this month.
Blanco's city attorney sent a legal demand to the Texas Water Company, accusing it of keeping water from Blanco by prioritizing delivery to other customers.
"Intentionally or not, the company’s initial communications about the cause of the issue were clearly misleading," the City said in its announcement about the legal demand. "During the midst of this emergency, including the day-of, the [Texas Water] Company made verbal and written demands to Mayor Mike Arnold to pay for replacement of the pipeline that serves Blanco and other nearby users. Over time the Company has made similar demands to previous Blanco mayors, even though these claims against the City have been refuted by previous attorneys for the City. In resolution of those claims, the Company also proposed yet again that the city sell its water rights and ownership stake in the jointly owned pipeline and holding tank."
The City said it believes the company's actions are a violation of the law and a violation of a "long established memorandum of understanding" between the City and the company.
The City is now asking that the Texas Water Company keep at least 500,000 gallons, or 10 feet, of water in the Stallion Tank that supplies Blanco and "never again force Blanco to a higher level of restrictions than other communities on the same system."
Blanco is also asking for formal mediation between the City and the Texas Water Company to permanently resolve the issues, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) involved.
According to the Texas Water Company, it gets its water from Canyon Lake in Comal County. That lake is currently just two feet away from its record low, set in 2009.
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No report filed for alleged attack at Monica concert: Detroit police
Detroit police say no reports have been filed for an incident at a weekend concert in which a man allegedly attacked a woman, prompting R&B singer Monica to cease performing, jump off the stage and call out the attacker.
The attack allegedly occured Saturday in Hart Plaza, where an unknown man and woman were involved in what appeared to be an altercation during Monica's performance. Videos of Monica, which showed her stopping her performance to call out the alleged attacker, went viral on social media.
"We reviewed cell phone & Instagram video and what appears to be an altercation between an unknown male and female, that ended quickly with no obvious injuries," said Detroit police in a statement Wednesday morning. "They can both be seen shoving each other and at one point, the female swings at the male and attempts to kick him. We are unable to determine if they were together and who in fact was the aggressor. At this time, no police reports for an assault have been filed by either party."
Atlanta-born singer Monica Denise Arnold, 42, better known as Monica, was captured on video yelling, "Don't you hit her like that!" She stopped performing briefly to hop off the stage and call out the alleged attacker.
Following the incident, Monica told CNN that her reaction "was just instinct."
"Everything for me is a matter of the heart; it's a matter of I'm a mom, I'm a sister," she said. "...I'm so many things that would allow someone to want to protect me."
"Simply put, I didn't want to see her hurt or harmed, and her not make it back home after coming just to be a concertgoer," Monica said. "I do not feel like I'm some form of super hero in any facet, but I did what I would hope that someone would do if they saw that happening to my aunt or mother.."
Anyone who is a victim of assault is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 267-4600 or visit it's website for more information.
jaimery@detroitnews.com
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Perhaps no wine screams summer more than sauvignon blanc. What’s interesting is that there are a wide variety of styles when it comes to sauvignon blanc and they are all wonderful when outdoor temperatures are skyrocketing.
Sauvignon blanc is fun to sip on its own, but I’ve learned it is even more interesting when paired with food. The variety works well with many types of cuisine including seafood, shellfish and even crisp green salads. For this tasting, I paired sauvignon blanc with Venue at Home’s chicken tortilla soup. Venue at Home is a special treat. They send you three easy-to-prepare meals for two people at a very reasonable price. This takes a lot of the guesswork out of weekly meal planning. The chicken tortilla soup features generous chunks of white and dark meat chicken in a tasty broth blended with potatoes, peppers and corn then topped with crispy tortilla shreds. It has a delicious smoky flavor and just a nuance of spicy heat.
For wine, I started with Pfluger Sauvignon Blanc Quarzit, 2021, Pfalz, Germany, $25. While Germany is most famous for riesling, the country produces a wide variety of amazing wines. The vineyards at Pfluger feature steep slopes, grand exposure to the sun and stony soils, all of which are conducive to the production of great wine. This sauvignon blanc is straw yellow with green flecks and has aromas of quince, lemon zest, guava and a note of straw. The wine is bright and vibrant with fresh citrus, key lime and guava. It is intensely pleasing with mouthwatering acidity. 90 points.
Next, I tried Chavet Menetou-Salon Blanc, 2022, Menetou-Salon, France, $22. Produced in the heart of France in the Loire Valley, Menetou-Salon offers a unique expression of sauvignon blanc in a region near its more famous and far more expensive wine production area Sancerre. Chavet’s sauvignon blanc is pale yellow in the glass and has scents of orange blossom, honeysuckle and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is soft, with subtle white stone fruit, minerality and a lengthy finish. It has an elegance that sneaks up on the finish. 88 points.
The final wine I tried is Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc, 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand, $20. New Zealand sauvignon blanc is a bit of a fixture in the wine industry. It’s perhaps a go-to for this grape variety. The area is famous for citrus-driven sauvignon blanc reminiscent of grapefruit. Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc takes this variety to the next level. Clear pale yellow in the glass, on the nose it has an intense vibrant citrus notes that demand your attention. It has bright, searing acidity that races down the center palate. It is mineral driven with tangerine, bright lime and grapefruit. The citrus notes are distinct from one another and are compelling. This is a special wine. 91 points.
Tasting these sauvignon blancs with Venue at Home’s chicken tortilla soup was a delight. I was amazed at how the freshness of the wines tamed the subtle heat of the spiciness in the soup, making it taste even better. I was a bit surprised that the wines came across as even more expressive when matched with this very flavorful dish. In particular, the German Pfluger wine exploded with amped-up intensity when combined with the soup.
July in Nebraska has us seeking relief from the heat. Sauvignon blanc is a great solution for liquid refreshment. There is a wine for every season and I would say the time is now for sauvignon blanc.
10 emerging wine regions across America
Where to find America's emerging wine regions
Ulupalakua, Hawaii
Virginia Peninsula, Virginia
Verde Valley, Arizona
Lower Long Tom, Oregon
San Luis Obispo Coast, California
West Sonoma Coast, California
Mt. Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon
Paulsell Valley, California
Rocky Reach, Washington
Upper Lake Valley, California
Mark McDonald and his wife Kim own The Italian Vine, a Lincoln-based wine distributorship. They recently lived in Italy for several years and studied and developed a passion for wine that inspired them to open their own enterprise.
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One of Lincoln's most iconic brands has a new owner.
AMain Hobbies on Wednesday announced that it has an agreement in principle to acquire HobbyTown, the largest hobby/specialty toy retailer in the world.
The deal is expected to close later this summer. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
HobbyTown has roots in Lincoln that go back to the 1970s, when Merle Hayes opened the Great Race and Hobby Place store. He later partnered with Thom Walla and bought the HobbyTown store at 13th and P streets and the name stuck.
Walla, Hayes and Hayes' wife, Mary, started franchising HobbyTown stores in 1985, and the company has since grown to 106 stores in 35 states. It had routinely ranked among the top 500 franchise companies in the U.S. before falling off the list this year.
“We are honored and excited to bring HobbyTown into the AMain Hobbies family,” AMain Hobbies CEO Kendall Bennett said in a news release.
"HobbyTown has been the go-to place for countless enthusiasts, like myself, to fuel their passion for radio-controlled cars, airplanes, specialty toys, and games, as well as STEM toys," he said.
AMain, which is based in California, is an ecommerce company that specializes in selling remote-control cars, planes and drones.
It has an existing partnership with HobbyTown that started in 2016. As part of that deal, it took over management of HobbyTown's website and ecommerce sales.
“We have formed a great partnership with AMain Hobbies for the past seven years,” Walla said in a statement. “We have confidence Kendall and his team at AMain Hobbies along with the HobbyTown team will continue the tradition of bringing an enjoyable one-stop shopping experience to customers across the country.”
AMain said it has plans to expand the HobbyTown brand with stores in several new markets this year. The company also said it's interested in helping existing HobbyTown franchisees expand.
Daniel Schmidt, who owns the two HobbyTown stores in Lincoln, said he's feeling "very positive" about the deal.
"Their big ethos is building back the brick and mortar stores and retail in general," he said of AMain.
The company plans to keep both the HobbyTown headquarters and distribution center open in Lincoln.
Troy Hanson, an AMain spokesman, said Lincoln is a good strategic distribution location and fills a gap for the company, which has existing centers in Chico, California, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Major retail chains that no longer exist
Major retail chains that no longer exist
At the start of this decade, many of America's beloved major retailers announced that they'd be closing their stores—Papyrus, Macy's, Pier 1 Imports, JCPenney—the list goes on. It's a pattern that recurs throughout retail history. Chains grow quickly and incur new expenses as they expand. Then they hit the limit of their funding and growth opportunities and downsize to manage their debt and restructuring. Some can recover. Many, however, end up filing for bankruptcy and/or getting bought out and eventually folding.
It's a familiar cycle. The economy improves, and the market becomes saturated with choice. When the economy slows, dips, and dives, very few can survive. With each cycle, stores that we thought would always be around, stores that defined our childhoods, even our parents' childhoods, fizzle, fade, and become the stuff of retail history. Some are iconic brands like Tower Records, Thom McAn, and Kids "R" Us.
Stacker reviewed a variety of sources to take a close look at various major retail chains that no longer exist. Many of these chains led the pack at one point in history. Many of them even paved the way for their competitors, who eventually overtook them. Blockbuster, for example, was the largest video retailer worldwide and was valued at $3 billion at its height. Now there's only one Blockbuster store left on the planet: in Bend, Oregon.
Other chains couldn't keep up with the rise of e-commerce sites like Amazon. Sharper Image, for example, was once the only place where tech lovers could flock to play with high-end and niche gadgets. But then Amazon started selling similar products online .
While it's all part of evolution and Darwinian economics, the sad reality is that when these stores die, parts of our memories go with them. Still, it's a lesson that most businesses must learn: adapt with the times, or be lost forever. Are you ready to see the top 50 major retailers that no longer exist? Keep reading to see if your favorites made the list.
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Ames
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1958
- Year defunct: 2002
- Lifetime: 44 years
Before there was Walmart—four years before, to be exact—there was Ames. The discount retailer used to sell a massive range of merchandise, including apparel, electronics, housewares, patio furniture, jewelry, and beyond. After 44 years of business, the corporation filed for bankruptcy , closing 327 stores and leaving 21,500 employees without jobs.
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Anchor Blue
- Category: Clothing
- Year founded: 1972
- Year defunct: 2011
- Lifetime: 39 years
Anchor Blue, a teen clothing chain launched in 1972, filed for bankruptcy in 2011 after 39 years of business. At its height, the chain had more than 300 stores in the United States. But it could not survive the 2009 economic downturn . By the time it closed, there were 117 stores, most of which were in California.
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BI-LO
- Category: Grocery stores and supermarkets
- Year founded: 1961
- Year defunct: 2021
- Lifetime: 60 years
A former Winn-Dixie executive, Frank Outlaw, started the BI-LO supermarket chain in 1961 when he purchased four grocery stores in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Primarily located in the Southeast, BI-LO had hundreds of stores under its banner at its peak in the early 2000s but wound up announcing bankruptcy in 2018. After a substantial effort to restructure, the chain closed up its last locations in 2021.
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Blockbuster
- Category: Video rental
- Year founded: 1985
- Year defunct: 2014
- Lifetime: 29 years
Founded in 1985, Blockbuster was once the entertainment giant of the world, with more than 65 million registered customers and more than 9,000 stores in the United States alone. But the rise of streaming services like Netflix began to eat away at its profits, and in 2014 Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy with more than $900 million in debt.
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Borders
- Category: Bookstore
- Year founded: 1978
- Year defunct: 2011
- Lifetime: 33 years
Back in 2011, Borders—a book and music megastore—had to close its 400 stores around the country when the company was liquidated. Unfortunately, much of Borders' stock was CDs and DVDs, at the critical tipping point when everyone was starting to go digital . Borders also failed to develop an online store, while other retailers like Barnes & Noble moved into online sales. The last year Borders actually made a profit was 2006.
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Builders Square
- Category: Home improvement
- Year founded: 1970
- Year defunct: 1999
- Lifetime: 29 years
When Home Depot and Menards came into the picture, the sun was setting on Builders Square, one of the original large-scale home improvement stores. In 2011, the company filed for Chapter 11 and liquidated its remaining 117 stores. Builders Square had been struggling for a few years before that and had been sold off by Kmart in 1997. Still, the company failed to turn a profit and eventually shut its doors.
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Century 21
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1961
- Year defunct: 2020
- Lifetime: 59 years
Discount department store Century 21 was primarily located in the New York City area, though there were a handful of locations in other Eastern Seaboard locales. In 2020, thanks to diminished foot traffic brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and poor e-commerce sales, the beloved chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , devastating budget-bound fashionistas everywhere. Not all hope is lost, however, as the company announced in 2022 that it would be reopening its lower-Manhattan flagship store , albeit under a slightly different name—Century 21 NYC—meaning we might see the return of this designer giant after all.
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Circuit City
- Category: Electronics
- Year founded: 1949
- Year defunct: 2009
- Lifetime: 60 years
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Circuit City was on top of the electronics game. It helped to pioneer the big-box concept, making a one-stop shop for everything from televisions and stereos to refrigerators and automobiles, which spun off into CarMax. At its height, Circuit City had 1,520 stores across the United States and Canada. But in the 1990s, that began to change. CBS News analysis attributed this to stores becoming too big—and therefore too impersonal—and the fact that it stopped paying commissions to its sales team. When the financial crisis struck, Circuit City began closing stores and laying off its employees, eventually closing due to bankruptcy.
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CompUSA
- Category: Electronics
- Year founded: 1984
- Year defunct: 2012
- Lifetime: 28 years
CompUSA, a consumer electronics retailer, ran into trouble in 2007 after prices dropped on its most lucrative product, personal computers. With the rise of stores like Best Buy, CompUSA struggled to make ends meet. It eventually filed for bankruptcy and sold its 103 stores. That is until the company made a brief comeback with a revamped sales approach, which also failed. It officially went out of business in 2012.
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Crazy Eddie
- Category: Electronics
- Year founded: 1971
- Year defunct: 2012
- Lifetime: 41 years
Old-school New Yorkers will remember the tale of Crazy Eddie quite well. The commercial alone is legendary. What started as an electronics storefront in Brooklyn grew to become the largest commercial electronics store in the New York metropolitan area, in addition to 43 stores up and down the Eastern Seaboard. But mostly what New Yorkers remember is how it all came crashing down when Eddie Antar, the founder, was discovered to be skimming money and manipulating the stock market. He fled the country to Israel and was later extradited to the U.S., where he served seven years in prison.
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Crown Books
- Category: Bookstore
- Year founded: 1977
- Year defunct: 2001
- Lifetime: 24 years
Crown Books, a book retailer known for its deep discounts, came onto the scene in Maryland in 1977, and subsequently began to expand all over the country. Over the years, due to the death of its parent company and family drama between the owners, Crown Books went through a series of bankruptcies and was completely out of business by 2001.
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Delia's
- Category: Clothing
- Year founded: 1993
- Year defunct: 2014
- Lifetime: 21 years
Women in their 30s today still remember Delia's, the teen fashion chain that had 95 stores in malls across America. But as fast fashion brands like H&M, Forever 21, and Zara became more popular, Delia's began to struggle . The company filed for bankruptcy in 2014: It had not turned a profit since early 2011.
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Dominick's
- Category: Grocery store
- Year founded: 1918
- Year defunct: 2013
- Lifetime: 95 years
Chicagoans remember Dominick's, a real-life example of the American Dream. Founded by Dominick DiMatteo more than 100 years ago, the grocery store chain became a beloved icon of the Chicago area. It was purchased by Safeway in 1998. At the time there were 116 stores and $2.6 billion in sales . Eventually, Dominick's began to lose customers because it failed to adapt to shifts in the industry and lost customers because it didn't see value in the prices of its goods. Customers started fleeing to competitors, and eventually operational costs were too high to maintain.
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Dressbarn
- Category: Clothing
- Year founded: 1962
- Year defunct: 2019
- Lifetime: 57 years
In 2019, all 650 Dressbarn stores were among the thousands of retail shops that closed. In Dressbarn's case, the problems were declining customer numbers and sales volumes. Its parent company, Ascena Retail Group, owns Ann Taylor and Loft, which remain open.
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Eckerd's
- Category: Drug store
- Year founded: 1898
- Year defunct: 2007
- Lifetime: 109 years
For more than 100 years, Eckerd's was much more than a household name. It started in 1898 in Erie, Pennsylvania, when J. Milton Eckerd opened his first store. Over time, the empire had more than 2,000 stores in 20 states. In 2007, Rite-Aid Corporation acquired Eckerd's and converted its stores to Rite-Aids in the quest to be the country's largest drugstore chain, competing with Walgreens and CVS.
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Family Video
- Category: Video rental
- Year founded: 1978
- Year defunct: 2022
- Lifetime: 44 years
When Family Video finally went out of business in 2022, it was the last remaining brick-and-mortar media retail chain in the country. Located primarily in more rural towns and mid-sized cities, initially to avoid competition with Blockbuster, the company had managed to survive for so long because it owned all of the land and buildings its shops were built on and in. It also had worked hard to diversify its offerings, at one point even partnering with a pizza brand to give customers a one-stop-shop for their night in. Like many other businesses on our list, Family Video blamed the pandemic for its failure, citing the lack of foot traffic and fewer movie releases as major problems.
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Frank's Nursery & Crafts
- Category: Home decor and craft stores
- Year founded: 1957
- Year defunct: 2004
- Lifetime: 47 years
Frank's Nursery & Crafts, one of the country's largest lawn and garden retailers, was founded in 1957 in Detroit. The store stocked its shelves with live plants, fertilizers, and garden tools. But, a weakening economy took its toll on the chain, which at the time of its closing operated 169 stores in 14 states. It filed for bankruptcy in 2004 after listing $141 million in debt and failing to find a loan to bail it out.
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Friedman's
- Category: Jewelry
- Year founded: 1920
- Year defunct: 2008
- Lifetime: 88 years
The Oklahoma jewelry chain Friedman's Jewelers was founded in 1920 and remained a family-run business until 1990. It had 20 stores across the state. But for a few years before closing, the company had experienced financial instability and allegations of wrongdoing, including a slew of civil lawsuits. Friedman's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2005.
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Gottschalks
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1904
- Year defunct: 2009
- Lifetime: 105 years
One of the biggest department store chains in America, Gottschalks ended its 105-year legacy with a court-ordered liquidation. Founded by Emil Gottschalk, a German immigrant in 1904, Gottschalks had 58 department stores in the Western U.S. When it folded, the company had somewhere between $100 million and $500 million in debt and up to 25,000 creditors.
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Hollywood Video
- Category: Video rental
- Year founded: 1988
- Year defunct: 2010
- Lifetime: 22 years
Hollywood Video was yet another Netflix casualty. Falling victim to losing customers thanks to the rise of DVDs through the mail and streaming sites , Hollywood Video closed its 1,900 remaining stores in 2010. The company reported debts between $500 million and $1 billion when it made the decision.
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Hudson's
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1881
- Year defunct: 2001
- Lifetime: 120 years
The J.L. Hudson Company, aka Hudson's, was a Detroit legend. Opened in 1911 by Joseph Lowthian Hudson, the iconic Detroit department store was an anchor for the then-thriving city. At the time, it was the second-biggest department store in America , second only to Macy's in New York. Hudson's was also the tallest department store in the world at one time. Over the years, however, Detroit's population began to dwindle as the economy of the city declined. As the people faded away, so did Hudson's, including stores in the suburbs and elsewhere around the nation. The flagship store closed in January 1983 after 102 years in business. The building stood empty until 1998 when it was demolished, ending an era for Detroit.
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Just for Feet
- Category: Shoes
- Year founded: 1977
- Year defunct: 2004
- Lifetime: 27 years
Just For Feet was one of the original superstores in America. Founded by Harold Ruttenberg, the first store opened in 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, offering a massive selection of athletic shoes at deeply-discounted prices. The brand began to expand like wildfire. Just for Feet was named America's sixth-fastest-growing company by Fortune magazine in 1997. In 1999, Ruttenberg scored an enviable time slot for a Super Bowl ad, but the commercial that ran was so culturally and racially insensitive that it spiraled into a host of image issues for Just for Feet. The company was forced to file for Chapter 11, and its assets were sold in 2000.
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Kaufmann's
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1871
- Year defunct: 2006
- Lifetime: 135 years
Kaufmann's Department Store, an icon of historic Pittsburgh, was founded in 1871 by Jason and Isaac Kaufmann, two brothers who had emigrated from Germany. The business grew quickly and acquired several adjacent addresses. Over the years, the building received many interior touches and updates, many of which are icons themselves, like the Kaufmann clock and the grand staircase. This building remained the flagship , as other branches popped up in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. In 2006, the brand and regional branches were purchased by and converted into Macy's.
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Kids 'R' Us
- Category: Clothing
- Year founded: 1983
- Year defunct: 2004
- Lifetime: 21 years
In 1983, Kids "R" Us opened as an offshoot of Toys "R" Us . The company sold children's clothing at discount prices. The company was open for 20 years, with 146 stores. It closed in 2004 following prolonged disappointing sales .
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Linens 'n Things
- Category: Housewares and accessories
- Year founded: 1975
- Year defunct: 2008
- Lifetime: 33 years
Linens 'n Things was a popular niche retailer that sold household items. At its height, it had 589 stores all over the country. Its demise was caused by a variety of things, including a decline in housing sales, higher prices for goods made in China, and the burden of paying $650 million in debt . By 2008, the company had filed a reorganization plan but was forced to have a liquidation sale.
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Marshall Field's
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1852
- Year defunct: 2006
- Lifetime: 154 years
Marshall Field's, whose flagship was in Chicago, was an icon for the Windy City . Founded in 1852, the original store on State Street was once the largest in the world. The brand expanded and added more department stores all over the country. Eventually, through a series of sales to various other retailers, the then-parent company of Marshall Field's, the May Company, was acquired by Federated Department Stores, Inc., the operator of Macy's, and Marshall Field's became part of that empire.
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Merry-Go-Round
- Category: Clothing
- Year founded: 1968
- Year defunct: 1996
- Lifetime: 28 years
Merry-Go-Round, the flagship brand of Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, was one of the more popular fashion brands in the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, the company purchased the Chess King chain in 1993, which doubled its size. But after being one of the leaders in fashion for a few decades, a few false moves started to put it on a decline—namely, the company bet on styles that just weren't popular with teens at the time . Eventually, it was forced to file for Chapter 11 and began to liquidate assets in 1996 .
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Mervyn's
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1949
- Year defunct: 2009
- Lifetime: 60 years
What started as a single department store in San Lorenzo, California, erupted into a West Coast empire. Selling work pants and school clothes, the department store was frequented by middle-class families. At its peak, Mervyn's had 300 stores in 16 states . Eventually, owner Mervin Morris sold the name to Dayton Hudson, which is where the downfall began. The new owner couldn't keep up with changing economic times and declared bankruptcy in 2008 .
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Modell's Sporting Goods
- Category: Camping, sports, or athletic stores
- Year founded: 1889
- Year defunct: 2020
- Lifetime: 131 years
Diminished sports apparel sales and millions of dollars of debt are what finally brought Modell's Sporting Goods to its knees after a 131-year run. The Manhattan-founded retail chain had 141 stores and some 3,600 employees when it closed its doors in 2020. But folks who can't imagine buying jerseys and cleats without "going to Mo's" can still use the store's website to get everything they need.
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Noodle Kidoodle
- Category: Toys
- Year founded: 1931
- Year defunct: 2000
- Lifetime: 69 years
Noodle Kidoodle was a chain of toy stores that sold educational toys for kids. Its slogan was "Kids learn best when they're having fun!" But in 2000, a competitor, Zany Brainy, which was owned by Toys "R" Us, acquired Noodle Kidoodle, which ultimately led to Zany Brainy's bankruptcy and the end of both chains.
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Payless ShoeSource
- Category: Shoes
- Year founded: 1956
- Year defunct: 2019
- Lifetime: 63 years
Payless ShoeSource was one of the top retailers of discount shoes. It had more than 3,500 stores in 40 different countries. The company filed for Chapter 11 in 2017, which resulted in the shuttering of 673 stores. In 2019, the company announced that it would close its 2,100 stores in the United States , as well as shut down its e-commerce site.
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Pier 1 Imports
- Category: Home decor and craft stores
- Year founded: 1962
- Year defunct: 2020
- Lifetime: 58 years
First opened in San Mateo, California, to sell bean bag chairs, incense, and love beads to hippies , Pier 1 Imports was known for stocking some of the most unique home goods on the market. In 2020, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , citing the COVID-19 pandemic and its inability to find a buyer as reasons for its failure. The website is still functional, though, for folks in the market for a good throw pillow or off-the-wall china pattern.
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Sam Goody
- Category: Music
- Year founded: 1951
- Year defunct: 2006
- Lifetime: 55 years
Everyone's favorite record store started in Manhattan in the 1940s. Later, this shop became the flagship store in a booming empire of record and CD stores across the country. In fact, the flagship location accounted for 7% of the nation's sales of 33 ⅓ rpm records in 1955. Eventually, owner Sam Goody sold the business to the American Can Company but stayed on as a consultant for a few years. The company was sold several more times . Ultimately, all of the Sam Goody locations were transformed into FYE entertainment retail stores.
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Sharper Image
- Category: Electronics
- Year founded: 1977
- Year defunct: 2008
- Lifetime: 31 years
What happened to the Sharper Image? In a word: Apple. But it's a little more complicated than that. First, it was Best Buy and Amazon, which started stocking the same high-end, cutting-edge products that previously could only be found in stores like Sharper Image. But once Apple became the new cool kid on the block for techies , Sharper Image's days were numbered. Investors bought the company, but in 2008, it declared bankruptcy.
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Sports Authority
- Category: Sports
- Year founded: 1928
- Year defunct: 2016
- Lifetime: 88 years
Sports Authority, one of the largest sports retailers in the country, was known for its deep discounts. In 2006, the peak year for the retailer, the company was purchased by a hedge fund. But mounting debt forced the company to call it quits in 2016 after filing for bankruptcy. The company could not make a deal with its creditors and lenders and was forced to sell all its assets.
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Sports Chalet
- Category: Sports
- Year founded: 1959
- Year defunct: 2016
- Lifetime: 57 years
Yet another sports retail chain to bite the dust in 2016, Sport Chalet shuttered 47 stores in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The chain started in 1959 with one tennis and ski shop. Over time, it developed into one of the larger regional chains that offered a wide range of services, even scuba training and certification . In 2014, the chain had more than $50 million in debt. It was bought by Vestis Retail Group. Two years later, the chain met its demise.
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Steve & Barry's
- Category: Casual clothing
- Year founded: 1985
- Year defunct: 2009
- Lifetime: 24 years
In 2008, Steve & Barry's was forced to shut down. The company was known for its substantially low prices. After filing for bankruptcy and being sold to investment firms for $168 million, the new owners also filed for bankruptcy , and a plan was put in motion to liquidate its 173 stores.
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Thom McAn
- Category: Shoes
- Year founded: 1922
- Year defunct: 1996
- Lifetime: 74 years
It was once "America's shoe store." For 74 years, Thom McAn was a favorite for reasonably priced footwear. In fact, when it was founded in 1922 , it was designed as a place to sell nice shoes for $3. But with the rise of shopping malls and trendier stores, Thom McAn's numbers dwindled. A restructuring plan saw the brand change the name of its remaining stores to Footaction while the rest folded.
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Tower Records
- Category: Music
- Year founded: 1960
- Year defunct: 2006
- Lifetime: 46 years
Many Americans' youth was defined by Tower Records. The legendary music store was a trailblazer in the industry, with stores all over the country, each curated by the on-site staff. Their collections were highly localized and packed with passion. But with the rise of online music and discount chains like Best Buy, Tower's prices were undercut and sales began to suffer . The chain lost money 13 quarters in a row. In 2006, it declared bankruptcy for the second time.
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Tweeter
- Category: Electronics
- Year founded: 1972
- Year defunct: 2008
- Lifetime: 36 years
Tweeter was a consumer electronics retailer founded in 1972 and known for its TVs, radios, and home theater systems. It was also the company that held the naming rights to the concert venue the Tweeter Center, which is now the Xfinity Center outside Boston. With the presence of electronics and bargain retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, Tweeter's profits began to suffer. By June 2007, it filed for bankruptcy, and by 2008, all of its stores were closed .
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Virgin Megastores
- Category: Entertainment
- Year founded: 1992
- Year defunct: 2007
- Lifetime: 15 years
The first Virgin Megastore opened in the 1970s in London. It was because of Virgin Megastore that Richard Branson became a household name. Come 2005, it was reported that the music retailer had lost almost $340 million in the previous two years , and was only staying afloat due to loans. Branson sold the chain in 2007. In 2009, the final Megastores in operation , in New York and San Francisco, folded.
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Waldenbooks
- Category: Bookstore
- Year founded: 1933
- Year defunct: 2011
- Lifetime: 78 years
Waldenbooks originally opened in 1933 as a lending library, to boost morale following the Great Depression. Founders Lawrence W. Holt and Melvin T. Kafka would lend books out for 3 cents a day, which would provide people with cheap entertainment without having to commit to the cost of purchasing. In the 1950s, when paperbacks came out, it was so cheap to actually sell books that the pair converted their rental libraries into retail outlets. However, sales started to stagnate and decline with the rise of other book retailers. Borders purchased the company, but eventually, Waldenbooks had to close as a way for Borders to save itself.
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Warner Bros. Studio Store
- Category: Film and comic merchandise
- Year founded: 1991
- Year defunct: 2005
- Lifetime: 14 years
In 1991, Warner Bros., the popular film studio, opened a series of retail stores selling all manner of merchandise relating to its movies, including Looney Tunes and DC Comics items. By 1997, there were more than 100 locations, including a three-story building at 1 Times Square. A few years later, AOL Time merged with Warner, and as part of the agreement, the chain was put up for sale and stores started closing. On Sept. 11, 2001, the Warner Brothers Studio Store at the World Trade Center was destroyed, along with the Twin Towers. Other stores started closing rapidly. The last one shuttered on Dec. 31, 2001.
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Western Auto
- Category: Automotive
- Year founded: 1909
- Year defunct: 2003
- Lifetime: 94 years
Western Auto, officially Western Auto Supply Company, was a chain selling car parts and accessories. Later it would sell firearms, bicycles, and more. It started in 1909 as a mail-order business in Kansas City, founded by George Pepperdine, who also founded Pepperdine University in California. Ultimately, there were about 1,200 company-owned stores across the United States, as well as more than 4,000 private franchises. Later, Western Auto went through a series of sales to other companies , one of them being Sears. By 2006, the brand was officially out of business.
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Wickes Furniture
- Category: Furniture store
- Year founded: 1971
- Year defunct: 2008
- Lifetime: 37 years
Wickes Furniture was once the go-to spot for decorating the entire home. Founded in 1971, with its first showroom in Minnesota, the company eventually grew to operate 43 stores in the Western and Midwestern U.S. But come 2008, furniture companies were hit hard by the housing crisis. A slower housing market and the economic downturn meant people weren't buying as many homes—and certainly weren't refurnishing them. In February 2008, a group of liquidators bought Wickes' inventory, and more than $75 million worth of furniture was sold off.
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Woolworth's
- Category: Department store
- Year founded: 1879
- Year defunct: 1997
- Lifetime: 118 years
Remember the original five-and-dime stores? Well, they basically started with Woolworth's. Selling factory-made goods at remarkably low rates, Woolworth's was the first brand to expand internationally, with more than 5,000 stores around the world . In the mid-1920s, a Woolworth's store opened, on average, every 17 days . After World War II, growth slowed due to the rise of competitors. As quickly as Woolworth's accelerated, by the 1970s stores started shutting down in batches. Eventually, competition from discount retailers forced Woolworth's to close its variety stores in 1997.
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Zany Brainy
- Category: Children's educational toys
- Year founded: 1991
- Year defunct: 2001
- Lifetime: 10 years
Zany Brainy was one of the industry leaders in educational toys. At its peak, there were 184 stores in 34 states. In 2000, it was so ahead of the pack that it bought out rival toy chain Noodle Kidoodle in a $35 million deal. But this ultimately led to the combined company's demise. The acquisition of Noodle's 60 stores in a weakening toy market created a situation that was unsustainable for Zany Brainy , which filed for bankruptcy in 2001.
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Police cited a 29-year-old man after he accidentally fired his Glock 9 mm handgun through his upstairs neighbor's floor early Monday morning, authorities alleged.
The man was handling the gun at around 6:41 a.m. when it discharged, sending a single bullet flying through his own ceiling and through his neighbor's floor at the apartment building, near South 38th St. and Pine Lake Road, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
The 29-year-old called police himself, Vollmer said. Investigators found the discharged round lodged in his neighbor's ceiling. No one was injured in the incident.
It's unclear what the man was doing with the gun when he fired it Monday morning, said Vollmer, who said it "depends on who you ask."
Police cited the man on suspicion of discharging a firearm within the city, a misdemeanor. The Journal Star generally does not name defendants accused of misdemeanor crimes.
Air Park community center opens; meet Lincoln's interim police chief Michon Morrow; Nebraska football deep again in Big Ten media preseason poll.
Top Journal Star photos for July 2023
Workers cut into a water tower next to General Dynamics at 4300 Industrial Ave. on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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Thomas Fernandez and his sister, Cora, play on top of a log pile while other attendees to the farm take part in a press conference on Monday at Shadow Brook Farm, where Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and local officials announced a plan to make Lincoln’s food system more resilient.
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Carpet Land's Mason Gaines dives to third base during an American Legion A-5 Area Tournament game against UBT on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Den Hartog Field.
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Nebraska's Jeff Sims signs an autograph for Elliot Christensen of Lincoln, 12, Sunday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nicole Kolbas poses for a portrait Wednesday at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle. Kolbas is the 2023 Journal Star girls athlete of the year.
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Penny Putney pulls back as Romeo, an alpaca from Lincoln Alpaca Picnics, as he attempts to take a green bean from her during an encounter event on Wednesday at Charles H. Gere Branch Library. Alpacas don't have teeth in the top front of their mouths, which gives them the appearance of having an underbite.
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Grant Schirmer (left), who plays the role of Carl Hanratty, and Bede Fulton, who plays Frank Abagnale Jr., wait for their cue to take the stage during a dress rehearsal for "Catch Me If You Can" on Tuesday at Pinewood Bowl in Lincoln.
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Speed Skaters compete in the Mens 300m race during the NSC 35 ultimate inline skating competition at Speedway Sports Complex on, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Teams compete in knee deep water at the annual Beat Breast Cancer Mud Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Prague.
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Marlina Bowdery poses for a photo with pictures of her late son Timothy Montgomery, who also went by the name Timothy Wallace, Friday in Lincoln. She started an online group for grieving mothers after his death.
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Reflected in a mirror, Francis Vigan walks on a treadmill with the assistance of physical therapy assistant Wendy Kyser on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Vigan, a 34-year-old bodybuilder, has been recovering after a rare spinal cord stroke during a workout paralyzed him from the waist down.
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Charlie Musselwhite sings the blues out to the crowd during the ZooFest music festival outside of the Zoo Bar at 136 N 14th St. on Thursday in Lincoln.
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A BNSF train cruises along the tracks past Memorial Stadium as seen from the Haymarket pedestrian bridge on Thursday, July 6, 2023, outside of Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
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City workers cut into a large tree branch that had fallen due to the storm on July 4th in front of Bethany Christian Church on the corner of N Cotner Blvd. and Aylesworth Ave, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Kids ride specially decorated bikes down South Sixth Street during Seward's 155th annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday. The city — known as Nebraska's Fourth of July City — draws thousands to its annual celebration.
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Eleven-year-old Beau Taylor of Austin, Texas, tries to blow the biggest bubble at a contest during Seward's 155th annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday. He was the winner in the contest.
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Fireworks erupt leaving sparks falling during the firework show at the annual Uncle Sam Jam, Independence Day Celebration at Oak Lake Park on, Monday, July 3, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Steve Novak, lead singer for Soul Dawg performs during the annual Uncle Sam Jam, Independence Day Celebration at Oak Lake Park on, Monday, July 3, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Liam Dotson (left) is lifted out of the water by Brother Paul Holmes during a Jehovah's Witnesses' baptism Saturday in a swimming pool on the floor of Pinnacle Bank Arena. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, more than 5,200 members of the denomination came to Lincoln for their annual convention, which ends Sunday.
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The Swiftdogs Zach St. Pierre wears the sorting hat from the Harry Potter series as he celebrates a home run against the Sioux City Explorers on Friday at Haymarket Park. The Lincoln Saltdogs became the "Swiftdogs" for one night, as tickets to a Taylor Swift concert were up for grabs to all ticketholders.
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Zoo Bar owner Pete Watters, who has worked at the club since 1987, said while it became famous for blues, there was always bluegrass, country, reggae and rock ‘n’ roll.
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ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two missing girls.
Thirteen-year-old Jonnetta Ivory and 11-year-old Joneisha Ivory were reported missing early Tuesday morning and were last seen at their home in the 3000 block of Willow Road.
Roanoke Police do not know what the two girls were wearing when they left their home nor do they know where they might be headed.
It’s also unclear whether or not they are traveling alone.
“While we do not believe the girls are in any immediate danger, we’d like to get them home to their family as soon as possible,” Roanoke Police said in a Facebook post.
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A 20-year study of more than 15 million women showed the number getting tested for cervical cancer dropped to 8.5% in 2019 from 19% in 1999, according to JAMA Internal Medicine, a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Medical Association.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the older women get the less likely they are to have been tested for cervical cancer in the previous five years. This despite an age-related increase in cervical cancer rates that make women even in their 80s who haven't had a hysterectomy as likely to develop the disease as younger women.
“It is unfortunate we tend to see less women for preventive visits as they age,” says Samantha Merritt, women’s health nurse practitioner at NorthShore Health Centers, adding that some women feel like they do not need the OB/GYN outside of pregnancy. “In my experience, the reasons are as individual as the person.”
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According to Dr. Tonja Austin, family medicine physician at Rush Munster, most women establish with a physician during their child-bearing years.
“During this time period, most women receive their cervical cancer screens, aka Pap smears, at the recommended surveillance intervals,” she says. “Once most women no longer desire to bear children or become consumed with the demands of motherhood, they tend to postpone or forget about their own health-care needs.
“The risk of developing cancers for which we have screening tests, like breast cancer and colon cancer, increases as we age,” says Austin. “Screening or surveillance at the recommended age is key in prevention of certain cancers such as colon and curative treatment of others such as breast cancer. For example, colonoscopy is the gold standard for colon cancer screening because it allows the doctor to directly visualize the inside of the colon. If the doctor sees growths, referred to as polyps, these can be removed.”
“Unfortunately, most breast cancers are not palpable or felt during office visits or self-breast exams," she says. "Hence, mammography allows for early detection of breast cancer. Studies consistently show that early detection of breast cancer leads to more favorable outcomes in treatment.”
“Preventive health care such as Pap smears, mammograms and osteoporosis screenings are important because they allow us to detect issues at an earlier stage, making treatments more effective,” Merritt continues. “Delaying these screenings may run the risk of diseases or cancers progressing and becoming more difficult to treat.“
Dr. Anthony N. Gentile, clinical associate of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UChicago Medicine, points out that the American Cancer Society’s changing guidelines have left some confused as to when diagnostics are needed.
The cancer society recommends mammograms every year for women at average risk at age 45-54 and every two years starting at age 55. A woman is considered to be at average risk if she doesn’t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer or a genetic mutation known to increase risk of breast cancer.
In May, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that regular screenings begin at 40.
“You have to do 1,500 mammograms to find breast cancer in women age 40 to 50 but it’s a more aggressive cancer,” says Gentile. “But at age 50 you have to do 1,000 mammograms to find cancer but it would be less aggressive.”
ACS guidelines for cervical cancer screenings have changed twice since 2012. Before that annual pap smears were recommended. Now, cervical cancer screenings with an HPV test are recommended every five years from 25 to 65. After 65, no further screenings are needed if a series of prior tests were normal.
“HPV test looks for the human papillomavirus, which is a virus that can cause cervical cancer,” says Gentile, noting that Pap tests have a lower sensitivity in detecting cancer. PLEASE EXPLAIN? WHY TAKE THEM IF THEY ARE NOT REALIABLE?
Gentile says other factors such as family history, health habits, lifestyle and prior positive results warrant screenings after a certain age and adds it's important that women talk to their doctors about the best schedule to follow.
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SOUTH BEND — A Michigan City woman has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after she was convicted of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced Tuesday.
Carissa McCoy, 42, joined her four co-defendants, three of whom have already been sentenced, in prison sentences stemming from an operation in which the group sold fentanyl-laced pills in the area between June and August 2021.
McCoy was found with a kilogram of fentanyl during an August 2021 traffic stop, Johnson said. Investigators also found McCoy and one of the defendants had money, weapons and ammunition related to the drug trafficking operation in their home, Johnson said.
In December, McCoy's co-defendant, 44-year-old Rico Marion, was sentenced to 37 years in prison for his role in the enterprise. Last week, 42-year-old co-defendant Meliki Marion was sentenced to just over 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Co-defendant Brandon Harris will serve a twelve-year prison sentence for his conviction. The case against co-defendant Cornelius Nelson is still pending.
Each of the sentenced defendants will have five years of supervised release upon the completion of their prison sentences.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration including the Chicago Field Division, the Merrillville District Office, the Amarillo Texas Resident Office and the Albuquerque New Mexico District Office with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, an Indiana HIDTA Initiative and the Michigan City Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kimberly L. Schultz and Joel Gabrielse.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
John Skomac Jr.
Arrest Date: July 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Westville Police Department
Offense Description: Resisting Law Enforcement
Class: Felony
Age: 40
Residence: Westville, IN
John Blasz
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator
Class: Felony
Age: 51
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jeffrey Samm
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department; Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Strangulation; Domestic Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 54
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Anteis Robinson
Arrest Date: July 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Theft Prior Conviction
Class: Felony
Age: 30
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Thomas Messenger
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Matthew Borders
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of a Narcotic Drug; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 27
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Roger Simmons
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy
Class: Felony
Age: 58
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shauna Mulcahy
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 28
Residence: LaPorte, IN
James Stovall
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy
Class: Felony
Age: 67
Residence: Walkerton, IN
Joshua Bracken
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Cocaine
Class: Felony
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jose Santiago-Villafuerte
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Darren Lovins
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 32
Residence: Hamlet, IN
Blake Tweedy
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Theft; Criminal Mischief; Burglary
Class: Felonies
Age: 41
Residence: Hebron, IN
Elijah Young
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Intimidation
Class: Felony
Age: 18
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Willard Lawson
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Residential Entry; Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Branden Tweedy
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Burglary; Theft; Criminal Mischief
Class: Felonies
Age: 23
Residence: Hebron, IN
Crystal Sanchez
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Damon Sacks
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Habitual Traffic Offender; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 44
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shawnkendra Overshown-Lewis
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Trafficking with an Inmate
Class: Felony
Age: 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Tiffany Ransom
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Unlawful Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 34
Residence: LaPorte, IN
David Hunt
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 41
Residence: South Bend, IN
Jamison Fields
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Unlawful Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 31
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Brendan Pratt
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shawn Higgins
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator
Class: Felony
Age: 53
Residence: Griffith, IN
Bradlee Daus
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy; Stalking; Intimidation
Class: Felonies
Age: 47
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Rachel Pierce
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 31
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Nicholas Riedel
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Intimidation
Class: Felony
Age: 30
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Connie Coon
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Duane Keeling
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Henry Edwards
Arrest Date: July 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Daniel Turner
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 37
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jacob Rabideau
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Trever Pfeiffer
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Essie Kuss
Arrest Date: July 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
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The Gary/Chicago International Airport has added a new rescue and firefighting truck to its fleet.
The acquisition of the 3,000-gallon truck, along with two high-speed runway brooms for snow removal, was approved in August 2022 and financed by a $2 million in federal Community Project Fund money and 5% contributions from the state and the airport.
“It’s exciting to see the airport rescue and firefighting truck physically here at GCIA and ready to be used," Executive Director Dan Vicari said. "Once in operation the fire truck will expand the type of airplanes that can land at the airport. We are ready to see the growth this investment will provide.”
GCIA Authority Chairman Pete Visclosky thanked U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan for securing the federal funding.
“His continued support does not go unnoticed. While the fire truck was secured with $2 million from FY 2022’s Community Project Funding, Congressman Mrvan also recently secured $6 million in FY 2023 Community Project Funding for further investments in airport infrastructure.”
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“This acquisition of a state-of-the-art fire engine will protect firefighters and demonstrate to airport tenants, current and future, that the Gary airport is poised for growth," Mrvan said.
Newly listed homes for sale in the Northwest Indiana area
3 Bedroom Home in Portage - $406,055
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION** Welcome to The Sapphire 2-Story located in Deer Creek Estates. This inviting home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5-bathroom with a 2 car garage. On the main floor, you'll find 9-foot ceilings, creating an open and spacious feel. The Great Room is connected to the Kitchen with pantry and Caf, great for entertaining. Additionally, there is a Flex Room on the main floor that can serve as a Dining Room or Den. Moving to the upper level, you'll discover 3 bedrooms and a loft area. The main bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, double bowl vanity, and a roomy walk-in closet. The other two spacious bedrooms have great closet space and share a full bathroom. For added convenience, there is an upper-level laundry. PRICING INCLUDES LANDSCAPING, 90% EFFICIENCY FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR. PHOTOS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR MODEL HOME.SELLER OFFERING INCENTIVES!!
4 Bedroom Home in Portage - $404,185
*Proposed Construction* Welcome to The Jasmine 2-story home in Deer Creek Estates. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with a 2-car garage. The main level offers 9ft ceiling and an open concept design, which allows for seamless interaction between the Great Room, Kitchen with Pantry, and Dining Room. Additional amenities include a conveniently situated powder room, mudroom and large walk-in closet accessible from the garage. On the upper level, you will find 4 bedrooms, including the main bedroom featuring a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom including a soaker tub, double bowl vanity and separate shower. There is also a spacious loft area that can be used as a flexible space. Finishing off the upper level are 3 additional bedrooms each providing abundant closet space, a full bathroom, and laundry room on the upper level adds convenience. PRICING INCLUDES LANDSCAPING, 90% EFFICIENCY FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR. PHOTOS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR MODEL HOME. SELLER OFFERING INCENTIVES!!
3 Bedroom Home in Crown Point - $369,995
*PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION*. Our new ONYX plan offers 3 bedrooms/with optional 4th and 3 bathrooms.This plans is open concept with Great Room that flows into the Breakfast Room/ Kitchen. Main floor also offers a flex room that can be an office/den or main floor bedroom with a closet.The 2nd floor offers a large BEDROOM SUITE with a large closet and ATTACHED Bath. There are 2 other bedrooms on floor with a loft or make it your 4th bedroom, and an additional bathroom. Plan comes with partial basement with optional full. Located in Winfield, GRAND RIDGE offers city water, Crown Point schools and just minutes to Interstate 65. Many lots to choose from. Some lots may have a lot premium.
4 Bedroom Home in Crown Point - $384,995
**PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION** The Jasmine, a 4 Bedroom 2 story. The main level features open concept into living room. The formal dining can be enclosed for an office/den. You will love the Mud room and large walk in closet coming in from the garage. The upper level features a LOFT and 4 BEDROOMS. Laundry room upstairs also. The photos/tour is a representation of the model and can show upgrades.. Located in Winfield, Grand Ridge offers city water, Crown Point schools and just minutes to Interstate 65. Many lots to choose from. Some lots may have a lot premium.
3 Bedroom Home in Crown Point - $342,995
Check out the SIENNA PLAN... A 2 STORY with 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH AND A UPPER LEVEL LOFT. Open concept main level. Partial basement with LAUNDRY LOCATED ON UPPER LEVEL WITH BEDROOMS!! LOCATED IN WINFIELD NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD GRAND RIDGE. Award winning CROWN POINT SCHOOLS!! Great functional floor plan at a GREAT PRICE!!! 90%+ HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE, HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER just to mention a few of the standard features. **PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION** PHOTO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANOTHER HOME IN NEIGHBORHOOD.
2 Bedroom Home in Crown Point - $333,995
The Lavender is a 1525 square feet 2 bedroom RANCH with den or make it a 3 bdrm. Also, can add a second bathroom.OPEN CONCEPT floor plan boasts a great room which is open to the kitchen. Master suite with walk-in closet. Main floor laundry. LOCATED IN WINFIELD NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD GRAND RIDGE. Award winning CROWN POINT SCHOOLS!! Great functional floor plan at a GREAT PRICE!!! 90%+ HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE, HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER just to mention a few of the standard features. **PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION*
3 Bedroom Home in Crown Point - $372,995
You are going to love this floor plan! The Sapphire is a 2 STORY with 3 BEDROOMS, 2 1/2 BATH AND A UPPER LEVEL LOFT. This is an impressive, functional floor plan at a GREAT PRICE!!! Beautiful, open concept main level. LAUNDRY CONVIENENTLY LOCATED ON THE UPPER LEVEL WITH BEDROOMS!! THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN WINFIELD'S NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD, GRAND RIDGE. Winfield offers award winning CROWN POINT SCHOOLS!! 90%+ HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE, HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER just to mention a few of the standard features. **PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION** PHOTO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANOTHER HOME IN NEIGHBORHOOD.
3 Bedroom Home in St. John - $399,900
BUILDERS MODEL! RANCH luxury paired villas in the Gates of St. John! ALL BRICK villas come STANDARD w/ upgraded finishes & high quality features. 1838 sq.ft. w/ FULL BASEMENT has roughed in plumbing for future finishing. Open concept floor plan includes cathedral ceilings, fireplace, granite counters, stainless appliances & beautiful but durable luxury vinyl plank flooring. Enjoy your morning beverage in the place that sure to become the favored, the fabulous SUNROOM- also standard! Rest well knowing that from the ground up attention to detail has been incorporated into the construction, like the concrete block party wall that separates the units providing superior fireproofing & soundproofing. Energy efficient Pella windows, electric in conduit, high efficiency furnace w/humidifier & lifetime architecture shingles are just some of the standard features you'll pay extra for elsewhere. Age restricted community. This BUILDERS MODEL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE in 2024
4 Bedroom Home in St. John - $799,000
This stunning 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bathroom house on a premium lot in The Preserves in St. John is complete and ready for you to make it home. The detail when you walk through the doors will amaze you. There is an expanded kitchen and great room with a spectacular two story fire place. Office with 6 panel glass doors can also be used for formal dining with a pocket door to the kitchen. Tons of cabinets and counter space with a walk in pantry with a beverage refrigerator. Main floor primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, luxurious bathroom, and custom walk in closet. Laundry, mud room, and half bath round out the main level. Upstairs you'll find a second primary bedroom with full en suite and walk in closet as well and two additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Second floor laundry is already equipped with a washer and dryer! Full unfinished basement with 9 foot ceilings, egress window and rough in. The huge covered patio off the kitchen allows for the entertaining to continue outside!
2 Bedroom Home in Munster - $449,135
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KENOSHA — A campaign to remodel a near century-old Ceremonial Courtroom has a new consultant to manage fundraising enroute to meeting the $1.35 million pledge goal for restoring the historic space in the Kenosha County Courthouse to its former grandeur.
The county-sponsored campaign has raised at least $350,000 for the project with a possible commitment for significant additional funding in the future, according to Frank Martinelli, special projects manager
Frank Martinelli, special projects manager, gives the Kenosha County Public Works and Facilities Committee an update about fundraising efforts…
In 2021, the Jeffris Foundation bestowed a $675,000 “challenge” grant to the project with the caveat that the county raise twice the amount no later than June 30, 2024.
Once the $1.35 million goal has been met, the foundation will release the grant to the county, Martinelli said.
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“It would be the $1.3 million (raised) that would trigger them giving the $675,000,” Martinelli said in a update to the Public Works and Facilities Committee on Monday night.
The restoration project will cost just over $2 million.
Reached Tuesday, John Collins, co-chair of a blue ribbon committee tasked with overseeing fundraising for the project, said that with the hiring of Milwaukee-based consultant The Abbey Group, "we're moving along."
The firm manages non-profit, philanthropic endeavors.
Collins said that fundraising efforts have slowed during the last several months while officials transitioned to a new consultant.
"So, currently, we're working with the Abbey Group out of Milwaukee and they're doing fine," he said. "I like them a lot and I'm very pleased there's a new jolt of energy running through the system and we're optimistic … I think we're in good shape.
"As this process unfolds, it's a matter of continuing to seek contributors and seek people who have an interest in preserving the history and as we find them, then we go look for more. There's going to be more information for the public as we proceed."
During the public works meeting, Supervisor Brian Thomas, a member of the committee, asked what would need to be done in order to prepare for the proposed restoration once the fundraising goal is met.
“To really get a handle on what it was going to cost to redo this, we really did about 80 percent of all the architectural plans,” Martinelli said.
In the proposed budget for next year, the County Board will be asked to approve about $100,000 to complete architectural documents by June of next year, Martinelli said.
This will enable the county to bid out the project by November 2024, according to Martinelli.
The project would still undergo review and need to be approved by the County Board.
Should the project receive the necessary approvals, remodeling of the Ceremonial Courtroom would begin as early as spring 2025, coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of the Kenosha County Courthouse.
Construction is expected to take about a year to complete.
The project for the historic courtroom, which was built in 1925, includes restoration of the ceiling, skylight and plaster work, installation of reproductions of the original lighting, and moving the HVAC equipment.
A second phase would include returning the walls above the existing original wooden wainscoting to their historic look, including the original paint colors and stenciling.
The restoration would return to public view a gold leaf quote that lines the room, along with detailed ornamental plaster and a stained-glass skylight that was original to the building.
The quote from Abraham Lincoln reads: “Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well-wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to violate in the least particular, the laws of the country; and never to tolerate their violation by others.”
The project also includes restoring several murals and would allow the courtroom to be used for historical and architectural tours, educational activities for children and community events.
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Decatur Road between Farwood Avenue and Hystone Drive will have lane restrictions Thursday, according to the Fort Wayne Traffic Engineering Department.
A gas line crew will be working in the area and should finish the same day.
For more information, call 260-427-6155 or visit www.trecthefort.org.
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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory though midnight Friday for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Peak afternoon heat index values in excess of 100 degrees are expected, the weather service said. It said hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
The weather service recommended drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun and checking up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, it said.
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Mayor Tom Henry’s veto of a bill that would impose term limits upon his office’s appointees to local boards and commissions was sustained Tuesday after an override attempt by the Fort Wayne City Council failed to garner enough votes.
The veto was sustained in a bipartisan 5-4 vote, falling one vote short of the two-thirds majority required to override.
If approved, the bill would have limited mayoral appointees to four consecutive terms for one-year board positions, two for two- and three-year appointments and a single run for four-year roles. Under the proposal, board members could be reappointed after vacating their seat for one term, or if a replacement could not be found within 60 days. The bill was sponsored by Councilmen Glynn Hines, D-at large, and Jason Arp, R-4th.
Several council members who had previously supported the resolution voted Tuesday to uphold the veto.
Councilwoman Michelle Chambers, D-at large, was one member who initially supported the limits but changed her mind and supported Henry’s veto.
While explaining her vote, Chambers said she initially supported the bill because it aligns with her ideals and with a similar bill she sponsored to impose term limits upon City Council board appointees. That resolution was approved in June.
However, Chambers said she talked with attorneys who represent the city and the council, as well as a third-party municipal lawyer. She said enough concerns were raised over the bill’s effect on the separation of powers between the city’s executive and legislative branches.
“The different legal opinions raised valid concerns about the potential impact of this ordinance on the separation of powers and the council’s own appointing authority,” she said.
Chambers was joined by Council Members Tom Freistroffer, R-at large, Geoff Paddock, D-5th, and Sharon Tucker, D-6th, in upholding Henry’s veto.
Arp and Hines were joined by Councilmen Tom Didier, R-3rd, Paul Ensley, R-1st, and Russ Jehl, R-2nd, in support of the override.
Although she voted to uphold Henry’s veto, Chambers stressed that her commitment to reforming how appointments are made to Fort Wayne’s boards and commissions remains unchanged.
The bill initially proposed by Hines and Arp would have limited all mayoral board appointments to two consecutive terms, which matched Chambers’ original proposal for City Council appointments. Chambers’ resolution was changed via an amendment proposed by Didier. The resolution affecting mayoral appointees was later changed to match through an amendment Arp proposed.
Proponents of the bill argued that it leveled the playing field between the city’s legislative and executive branches by requiring the same set of rules for the council and the mayor’s office alike.
Hines said Tuesday that he co-sponsored the bill because there’s a need to “refresh” the city’s boards and commissions with talented residents.
Hines also noted that in the summer of 2020, local Black leaders provided Henry’s office with a list of 40 to 50 names of qualified, vetted people for consideration for board positions.
“Of course, the mayor was reluctant, and I don’t believe really acted on it to this date,” he said. “Therefore I thought that this bill that would encourage a turnover … is very applicable to what we did with City Council, it encourages diversity, it encourages a lot of folks who have the ability and would like to serve on these boards and committees to do it.”
Although Ensley opposed term limits initially, he supported Tuesday’s veto override attempt. Ensley said he supported overriding the veto because “allowing the mayor to continue to appoint experienced and seasoned folks to these boards will put our appointees, who will by necessity be freshmen, at a disadvantage.”
Explaining his vote to override, Jehl said neither outcome was ideal, though he believed limiting the terms of mayoral appointments was the best option available.
However, Jehl also said should council members fail to override the veto, or if the courts struck down the resolution, council members should consider rolling back the resolution that imposed term limits for city council appointees in order to have “even rules for all of the appointments.”
In a statement late Tuesday, Henry described council’s vote to sustain his veto as a “win for the residents of our community.”
He said that a balance must be maintained between new and continuing board appointments, as “members who continue their service offer expertise, leadership and institutional knowledge.”
“I regularly review my board and commission appointments during and nearing the conclusion of members’ terms,” he said. “As the one given the responsibility to make such appointments, I take this duty seriously and will continue to do so.”
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Storm watch: LaGrange, Steuben The Journal Gazette Jul 26, 2023 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. for an area including LaGrange and Steuben counties. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Proposed income tax to fund Allen County jail fails; commissioners now say they can't move forward Fort Wayne Pride presses on Recent divorce filings in Allen County Fort Wayne shooting critically injures person Carroll students to fight denied records request on 'Marian' production Stocks Market Data by TradingView
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The northbound lane of Winchester Road between Anthony Boulevard Extended and Yoder Road will be restricted from 9 a.m. Thursday to 3 p.m. Friday during shoulder and slope repair, the Allen County Highway Department said today.
Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic, the highway department said in its notice.
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CYPRESS, Texas — A Cypress family reached out to KHOU 11 after they received a shockingly high water bill seemingly out of nowhere.
Their water bill for the month of May was more than $2,500. Homeowner Stephen Deiro said he was notified by the water company that their usage for that month was 393,000 gallons of water. That comes out to about 9 gallons per minute for a month straight.
"It doesn't make any sense," Deiro said.
Deiro and his family said they believe the bill is incorrect. His sister, Jennifer Deiro, and their elderly mother live at the home. Stephen takes care of the bills.
"I don't understand how they could possibly be thinking that we could have a water bill like this," Jennifer said.
Their monthly water bill usually comes out to less than $100, according to Stephen. The most recent bill -- June -- is back to normal, but he’s still disputing the high bill from May.
"I'm at a loss. I've had American Leak Detection come to my home and make sure I have no leak. My pool company had the main maintenance person come and make sure there was no leak in my pool," Stephen said.
This week, they got a letter on their front door that said if the amount, with additional fees now totaling more than $2,800, wasn’t paid by Tuesday, their services would be terminated.
KHOU 11 reached out to the water company M. Marlon Ivy and Associate Inc. They said the shutoff notice was an automated letter that should not have gone out. They said service will not be cut off while the bill remains in dispute. Meanwhile, the family is adamant there was no leak and there must have been an issue with the water meter itself.
In a statement, the water company said: "His meter has been reread multiple times and tested. The meter is accurate, and his usage has now returned to normal."
As for what happens next? The utility company said they hope to get some sort of resolution by taking the dispute to the Grand Road P.U.D board next month.
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A sinkhole opened up at the intersection of 57th and Media streets in West Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
SkyForce10 was over the scene and a large sinkhole could be seen in the middle of the intersection where a crosswalk was. There was tape and barriers blocking the area off and there was visible debris that could be seen in the hole in the ground.
It is unclear what caused the sinkhole to collapse at this time.
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Wildwood may be the next shore town to enforce a curfew for teens and youths.
The Wildwood city commissioners are expected to vote on a proposed ordinance that would keep anyone under the age of 18 off the beaches and boardwalks between midnight and 6 a.m.
This legislation comes after, officials said, dozens of teens caused chaos over the 4th of July weekend.
One of the incidents involved approximately 60 minors engaged in criminal mischief that, board members said created danger for others in the area.
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The board claims that there has been an increase in juvenile violence and crime in recent months.
Wildwood commissioners have said that previous efforts to safely manage crowds have been unsuccessful. The new ordinance, they have argued, would help ensure the safety for everyone who visits the shore.
If this ordinance passes, the new curfew will go into effect immediately.
Wildwood isn't the only community along the Jersey Shore to recently consider curfews following issues with youth.
Ocean City has recently implemented new curfew rules for all visitors after officials claim drunk teens and large crowds caused issues over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Additionally, the Sea Isle City Council voted to approve a 10 p.m. curfew for people under the age of 18 for the summer season.
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ZenCity, a stackable modular housing project in Mesa, is one answer for the housing shortage
Developers of ZenCity, a new 90-unit stackable modular apartment project in downtown Mesa, hope its housing model will help address shortages that face the state.
Arizona is home to some of the fastest-growing communities in the country and Maricopa County is the fastest-growing county, according to 2022 United States Census Bureau data. Arizona needs between 100,000 and 270,000 additional homes, depending on various studies.
The modular homes are the brainchild of former state Sen. Bob Worsley, who sees the ZenCity project as a step toward addressing that shortage.
Worsley knows the area well and what its needs are because he spent seven years representing the area in the state Legislature. “This was my base,” Worsley said. “That’s why I wanted it done here” first, he said.
Developers will invest about $30 million to build the five-story building on the half-acre property along Main Street. The first floor will be reserved for a grocery store. The project could wrap up construction by summer 2024, Worsley said.
Councilmember Jenn Duff, who represents the area, reminisced about the combination of historic and New Age buildings in the downtown core.
“This project is a peek into our future,” Duff said.
Futuristic features and amenities
Studio or two-bedroom units take advantage of every square inch by utilizing robotic features, like converting the bedroom into the living room by raising the bed into the ceiling.
The units come furnished with all major appliances, including an electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, and a stacked washer and dryer. It also comes with energy efficient amenities like a smart thermostat and tankless water heater. Made of steel, the units are built to withstand high winds, snow loads and earthquakes.
“This thing is built like a tank,” Worsley said. It will be a mid-rise building with high-rise density, he said.
The available units at ZenCity will be studios or two bedrooms and the monthly rent could range from $1,000 to $1,200, Worsley told The Arizona Republic.
Worsley said he imagines the building will be filled with Arizona State University film students, adjunct professors and working professionals.
A solution to the housing shortage?
ZenCity is part of the larger endeavor of ZenniHome which are prefabricated housing units. Those units are being built in Page, near the Utah border north of Flagstaff, in a portion of the former Navajo Generating Station coal power plant that was closed in 2019.
The modular homes can also be used as a single family home or as an accessory dwelling unit.
Worsley said the company has 40,000 preorders on the ZenniHomes. Most of the customers are developers who are looking for an easy, cost-efficient way to build a multi-family product, he said.
Worsley said about 3% of those preorders are for ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, most commonly known as granny flats. However, he anticipates that number could grow if Phoenix changes its housing codes to allow for those types of backyard housing units.
The ZenniHomes comes in two models:
- The Denizen, a 320-square-foot studio home.
- The Citizen, a 640-square-foot two-bedroom home.
The base prices for the Denizen and Citizen cost $90,000 and $125,000, respectively.
Developers say federal tax incentive helped this project happen
For years downtown Mesa was discussed as a place with a lot of "potential," Mayor John Giles said at the groundbreaking event. For Giles, "that was a painful conversation" when he spoke with developers because it meant conceding "things aren't happening."
"We don't have that discussion anymore," he said.
One reason the district has seen a boom in new projects, developers say, is a federal tax incentive for the area.
Downtown Mesa is one of 11 opportunity zones in the city, an area that allows developers to take advantage of a federal tax break.
The opportunity zone program was created in 2017’s federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to attract developers to reinvest capital gain monies in qualifying low-income census tracts. No tax will be owed on appreciation for investments held for 10 years. Taxes owed for the initial investment are reduced to 15% and are deferred until 2026.
The program was built to spur economic development into areas that have been neglected.
“That program was fundamental for us to do what we did here,” said Chris Loeffler, the CEO of CaliberCos Inc., a real estate investment firm.
CaliberCos has pooled together $185 million of funding from largely Arizona-based investors to build projects that are often harder to find funding for like ZenCity, which is “first of its kind,” Loeffler said.
The investment firm also has nine other properties in Mesa that it’s seeking to redevelop, one of which includes the building for Level One Arcade that recently celebrated its grand opening.
Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa and Gilbert and can be reached at maritza.dominguez@arizonarepublic.com or 480-271-0646. Follow her on Twitter @maritzacdom.
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Dishwashing issues among these Phoenix-area restaurants' health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited two restaurants for a total of nine health violations during the week of July 7. The violations ranged from running the dishwasher without enough chlorine to an employee failing to wash hands properly after handling an adhesive fly strip.
A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed in the inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.
During the week of July 7, inspectors visited more than 1,100 restaurants as well as other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. Nearly 170 restaurants were given an A rating. See a sampling of the many restaurants that inspectors graded A at the end of this article.
5 violations – IHOP No 3085, 3495 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert
- Full dishwasher with clean dishes inside had no chlorine. | Chlorine bucket was replaced and load was rerun.
- Sliced tomatoes, cut watermelon and honeydew melon were stored in the walk-in cooler in covered plastic containers at internal temperatures of 46-48F. | The food was discarded.
- Liquid eggs, raw shell eggs and cooked turkey were kept in cold holding at the cook line at internal temperatures of 50-54F. Sour cream, milk, cooked sausage links, spinach, and cut lettuce were kept in the server's walk-in at internal temperatures of 48-50F. | The liquid and shell eggs were discarded. The rest of the food was placed in the main walk-in to rapidly cool.
- Cut spinach, sliced tomatoes, deli ham, cooked pot roast meat was placed in the cook line and cut lettuce was placed in the walk-in fridge without date marks. | The food was discarded. Ham steaks and diced ham that were in the cook line and walk-in past their due dates were also discarded.
- A spray bottle of peroxide disinfectant was stored with the bibs and an open bottle of liquid assure was stored on the same rack with clean silverware and slightly above a rack of clean glasses. | The chemicals were moved to the proper storage area.
4 violations ‒ Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa
- Employee removed a fly ribbon in the kitchen, then proceeded to wash his hands for less than 5 seconds. | The employee was instructed to wash hands for 20 seconds.
- Raw roe was stored above mushrooms and sauce in the walk-in refrigerator. *Repeat violation | The roe was placed on the bottom shelf next to the raw seafood.
- The dishwashing machine had less than 10ppm sanitizer concentration. | The inspector ran the machine three times, then primed the machine for one minute, bringing sanitizer concentration levels to 50ppm.
- Three knives soiled with food debris were placed on the magnetic strips and on the teppanyaki carts. *Repeat violation | The person in charge washed and sanitized all knives.
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Grade A restaurants
Phoenix
- Phoenix Hibachi House, 1750 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix
- La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop, 4117 N. 16th St., Phoenix
- Bobaholic Milk Tea Lounge, 6135 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix
- Pubblico Italian Eatery, 5813 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
- Little Miss BBQ, 8901 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
Scottsdale
- Rosati's, 20343 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
- Kukos Nest, 10135 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale
- Hilton Scottsdale North at Cavasson, 7965 E. Cavasson Blvd., Scottsdale
- Trevor's, 7340 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale
- The Well Bar & Lounge, 2623 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
East Valley
- Teriyaki Kitchen, 2028 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa
- Teds, 1755 E. Broadway Road, Tempe
- LYTEbite, 890 N. 54th St., Chandler
- Twisted Sugar, 1440 S. Higley Road, Gilbert
- Heaven on a Spoon, 1950 E. University Drive, Mesa
West Valley
- Qorri's Restaurant, 651 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg
- Shane's Rib Shack, 9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Glendale
- Tamales Guadalajara, 9356 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
- Fuzzy's Southwest Sports Grill, 18795 N. Reems Road, Surprise
- Trapper's Sushi Co Avondale, 10321 W. McDowell Road, Avondale
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SAN DIEGO — San Diego healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente will join the picket line on Wednesday with over 40 different facilities across the state to bring awareness to unsafe staffing and a patient care crisis.
The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions represents 85,000 frontline workers and it is calling on Kaiser to make significant investments in the workforce as contracts are set to expire on September 30. With less than three months until the contract expiration, tens of thousands of employees are calling on management to provide safe levels of staffing.
"We are understaffed, overworked, and stretched so thin during our shifts. Kaiser has made billions in profits over the last five years, yet they're not investing enough to keep caregivers at our facility. We're demanding that Kaiser put patient care over profits and provide safe staffing at all their facilities," said Michael Ramey Ultrasound Tech, La Mesa Medical Offices and President of OPEIU 30.
The Coalition said in a press release: "Despite being a non-profit organization, which means it pays no income taxes on its earnings and extremely limited property taxes, Kaiser Permanente has reported more than $21 billion in profit over the last five years. Kaiser Permanente's net worth doubled between 2018 and 2022 to $58.9 billion. The CEO of Kaiser Permanente was compensated more than $16 million in 2021. Forty-nine executives at Kaiser Permanente are compensated more than $1 million annually."
More pickets will be held at the same time at other Kaiser Permanente facilities in Washington state, Oregon, and Colorado.
Kaiser Permanente provided the following in a statement by Frank Hurtarte, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Kaiser Permanente Southern California and Hawaii:
"Our priority is to reach an agreement that ensures we can continue to provide market-competitive pay and outstanding benefits. We are confident that we will be able to reach an agreement that strengthens our position as a best place to work and ensures that the high-quality care our members expect from us remains affordable and easy to access.
We have been and will continue to address the real issues that are affecting health care and our employees. On the heels of the global pandemic and given today's economy, these challenges include inflation and rising costs to deliver health care, increasing competition from non-traditional businesses, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and increases in the demand for access to health care. We look to the Coalition to be a constructive partner in helping address these and other challenges affecting us all.
It's worth remembering that during the pandemic, we took extraordinary steps to support and protect our workforce. This included providing $800 million in employee assistance to ensure that frontline employees had access to alternate housing options, special childcare grants, and additional paid leave for COVID-19 illness and exposure."
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Three wildlife crossings could be coming to stretches of interstate through northern Arizona.
The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are seeking public comment until Aug. 29 on the proposal to install the three crossings.
Officials say the proposal, brought forward by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation, is based on years of study.
With the goal of keeping motorists safe and allowing wildlife to safely cross the roads unimpeded, the proposed crossings would be located on Interstate 17 south of Kachina Village, on I-17 north of the Willard Springs exit and on I-40 west of Parks.
The proposed crossings would be constructed over the next several years based on funding availability. Construction of each crossing would require six to eight months and would be built to minimize impacts to highway traffic.
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Officials say the crossings would reduce potential vehicle-wildlife collisions and increase wildlife population connectivity across the landscape. Over the long-term the crossings would benefit local wildlife, decrease the potential for vehicle collisions and reduce costs to Arizona taxpayers.
It is expected that the elevated crossing structures would be mostly located within the existing highway easement and would require an additional 18 acres of national forest lands for all three crossings that would be used for construction and maintenance of these structures over the long term.
Comments from the public can be sent through email to comments-southwestern-coconino@usda.gov (include “NAZ Crossings” in the subject line).
Comments can also be submitted through traditional mail, sent to Coconino Forest Service’s Mike Dechter at 1824 South Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
For more detailed information on the proposal including a scoping letter with additional maps, please visit the project webpage.
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There may have been a lot placed on the shoulders of Ethan Butterfield at this year’s Little League Majors state tournament in Flagstaff. But it appears the 12-year-old baseball player from Litchfield Park Little League embraced the moment.
Butterfield’s middle name is Dawson, not coincidentally the same name as that of the featured field at Continental Park. Continental Little League (CLL) hosted the state competition this summer. The Litchfield Park team won its district title and reached the state tournament, getting to play on the park that had Butterfield’s middle name on the fence.
Butterfield received that middle name from his father, Michael Butterfield, after a well-known former CLL player. Dawson Merrick, of Flagstaff, died at age 10 of complications from a bone marrow transplant that was meant to cure him of leukemia in 2009. His name is still honored today by the league with signs, jersey patches and more, and his No. 6 is displayed as a memorial on the field.
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Michael Butterfield knows that history well, as well as that of CLL as a whole. Now an administrator with Litchfield Park, he was part of CLL for many years in different capacities. Michael played in the league as a youth ballplayer, moved to coach and then joined the CLL administrative board for many years.
He was set to move down south right around the time Dawson Merrick died. He would no longer be part of CLL, but a decision around the birth of Ethan made CLL a permanent part of the Butterfield family moving forward
“I was just about to have a son not that long after,” Michael said. “So I told my wife, because she knows Little League is a big part of my life, that we should make Ethan’s middle name Dawson. It just felt right to do our little bit to try to immortalize him.”
Granted, Ethan is still a bit young to comprehend his connection fully to something that has brought together the youth baseball community in Flagstaff for over a decade now. But Michael and his brother, Brian, who coached the Litchfield Park team, have slowly made Ethan and the team aware of what they were walking into.
“We told (Ethan) the story of the field and how he was named after Dawson. But then eventually we told him the story of Dawson himself,” Michael Butterfield said. “And then we told the whole team about it when we had the opening ceremony last week. I think they sort of started to understand the significance.”
The story behind Ethan’s name, and the Butterfield’s history with Flagstaff and CLL, made the tournament even more enjoyable. The 12-year-old Majors year is likely the most significant, as it represents the players’ last chance to make a long postseason run and potentially reach the regional tournament with a state victory and possibly the Little League World Series.
Litchfield Park did not go on that sort of historic run, losing 5-4 last Thursday to Sunnyside to end its tournament run. Sunnyside was set to play in the state championship Tuesday night at Continental Park.
But the end result didn’t dampen what was an “awesome” experience. While the tournament, and Ethan’s Majors career with it, have come to a close, the connection with Flagstaff and the local baseball community with the Butterfields only grew stronger.
“It’s surreal. I knew it was a possibility that we’d get to play here, and I was hopeful that it would,” Michael Butterfield said. “For us to be here, going in knowing my son’s Little League career will either continue or end at the fields I played at -- either way it happens -- is great because we can bond over that. It’s awesome for our family.”
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SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — All southbound lanes of I-75 are blocked in Sumter County due to a deadly crash involving a dump truck.
Troopers said the dump truck hit a guardrail near mile marker 314, which is near Bushnell. Troopers said one person died in the crash.
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Troopers said the inside northbound lane is also closed as the investigation into the crash continues.
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was hurt in a shooting Tuesday night in Orange County.
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Shortly before 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to Kingsport Drive near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Oak Ridge Road.
At the scene, they said they found a man, in his 60s, who had been shot.
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He was rushed to a hospital for treatment,
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office did not release his name but said his injuries were not life-threatening.
Detectives did not provide details about a possible suspect or motive linked to the shooting case.
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EUSTIS, Fla. — A fight over a woman culminated in a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in Eustis, police said.
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Officers responded to the Devonshire apartments along County Road 19-A around 7 a.m.
At the scene, they found a man who had been shot multiple times.
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Investigators determined that an ongoing dispute between two men led to a physical fight and then to gunfire.
Eustis police said despite efforts to save the man on scene and at the hospital, he died from his injuries.
Police said they took the shooter into custody and recovered a firearm at the crime scene.
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Investigators said it is possible that the incident might have involved a self-defense situation.
The Eustis Police Department added that there was no threat to the public.
Channel 9′s Raphael Pires is working to gather more information about this case.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement is looking for help to find a missing teenager in Daytona Beach.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it is looking to find 15-year-old Doris Romero.
Investigators said Doris was last seen Tuesday on North Liddy Court in Daytona Beach.
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The area is not far from Westside Elementary School.
Doris is around 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing gray sweatshirt and green sweatpants.
Officials said Doris wears prescription glasses.
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Anyone who knows her whereabouts is asked to call the Daytona Beach Police Department at 386-248-1777 or 911.
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Tottenham Owner Insider Trading FILE - Tavistock founder Joe Lewis stands on the 18th green after the second day of the Tavistock Cup golf tournament in Windermere, Fla., March 15, 2011. British billionaire and Tottenham soccer team owner Joe Lewis has been indicted in the U.S. on charges of slipping confidential business information to people ranging from his romantic partners to his private pilots, prosecutors said Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) (Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Lubbock man killed in rollover crash on US Highway 285 north of Carlsbad
A Lubbock, Texas man was killed in a rollover crash north of Carlsbad Tuesday on U.S. Highway 285 after driving off the road, police said.
Alex James Richards, 20, was thrown from the vehicle during the incident and was found dead at the scene, according to a news release from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.
Another occupant of the vehicle, Matthew James Keith, 23, of Lubbock, was sent to Carlsbad Medical Center where he was being prepared to be flown to Lubbock for medical treatment, read the release.
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Witnesses at the scene told investigators the vehicle was traveling north on the inside lane of U.S. 285 near the intersection of Apache Drive when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and flipped, the release read.
A single southbound lane was closed for about four hours on the highway during the investigation.
Family members were notified for both the deceased and injured occupant, police said.
It was unclear if alcohol was a factor in the crash or if seatbelts were properly used.
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Police said the incident remained under investigation and asked anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office’s Traffic Team, Deputy B. Gore at 575-887-7551.
This was the second reported fatal vehicle accident in the Carlsbad area in the last week.
On July 19, Eric Carrasco, 27, of Carlsbad was killed when he drove into the median on U.S. Highway 62/180 heading east toward Hobbs, overcorrected and flipped his 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Carrasco was ejected from the truck and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Adrian Heddencan be reached at 575-628-5516,achedden@currentargus.com or@AdrianHedden on Twitter.
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EUREKA — University of Illinois Extenstion Master Gardeners in partnership with Heartline and Heart House will host their 4th annual Vegetable Share at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.
The farmers market-style event will be held in the Heartline Community Room, 300 Regan Drive, across from Eureka College. The program is open to all who want to give or receive garden vegetables or fruit.
In the past, people have given tomatoes, eggplants, herbs, cucumbers, pepeprs, apples and more. For those who wish to contribute, should drop them off at the community room between 8:30 and 10 a.m. before the distribution.
The goal of the program is to provide fresh produce for community members who may lack access to healthy, garden-grown or farmers market-purchased food.
Call the Extenstion Office at 309-467-3789 or visit go.illinois.edu/LMW for more information.
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If you need to fuel up before hitting the road, expect to pay more. AAA says gas prices are up in Pittsburgh.
“Compared to this time last month, gasoline in the Pittsburgh market is about ten cents, 11 cents more expensive because we’ve seen crude oil prices inching upward,” said Jim Garrity, AAA East Central Region.
AAA says crude oil is 50 to 60 cents of every dollar you spend at the pump.
The climb is not just in Pittsburgh — it’s nationwide.
The current average in Pittsburgh is $3.76 per gallon. Yesterday’s average in Pittsburgh was $3.73 per gallon. A week ago in Pittsburgh, it was $3.66 per gallon.
Channel 11 News found prices slightly higher in the North Hills.
There are ways to maximize a full tank.
‘If you can limit the amount of weight in your vehicle, that’s gonna help out, and if you can slow down, that goes a long way, " says Garrity.
Labor Day is the next big holiday. If you’re planning a road trip, AAA says to plan early to offset the costs.
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Providence City Council will take legal action against Buff Chace's downtown tax breaks
The 2021 deal gave tax breaks to 10 downtown buildings. Attorney Max Wistow said that was "completely unjustified."
The Providence City Council voted on Tuesday to take legal action against tax breaks that may have been improperly given to 10 downtown buildings controlled by real estate developer Arnold "Buff" Chace.
The nearly-unanimous vote officially hires Providence law firm Wistow, Sheehan, and Loveley of which noted attorney Max Wistow is part. Wistow's previously represented the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation in litigation against failed gaming company 38 Studios.
"I’m looking forward to attempting to vacate the consent order," said Wistow. "The consent order is not only harmful to the city but completely unjustified and hurts Providence’s low-income residents."
Council, auditor took issue with agreement not including appropriate city officials
The decision comes after the council met last Thursday and weighed how to address the 8-Law treatment given to the properties in a 2021 consent decree. That year, City Solicitor Jeff Dana entered the city into the agreement without approval from the tax assessor, the Board of Tax Assessment and Review, the City Council or the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits.
Internal Auditor Gina Costa took issue with the lack of approvals in a memo drawn up late last year. Costa also questioned the legitimacy of the tax breaks, as 8-Law is intended to spur the creation of low-income housing and Chace's properties are partly commercial. According to Costa, they also do not meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development's affordability standard.
Furthermore, the tax breaks were made retroactive, dating back to 2020, when no agreement existed.
Over the course of the 30-year deal, if it remains in place, Chace will have saved about $42.5 million.
During an executive session that spanned several hours, the council was briefed by Dana, then the law firm on its findings and recommendations.
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Chace's real estate firm responds, saying agreement was meant to create housing
Chace's real estate firm, Cornish Associates, released a lengthy statement on Tuesday night, stating it had been in talks with Mayor Brett Smiley's administration to amend the consent decree. Now, the risk of litigation has upended those negotiations.
"We regret that the actions of the City Council this evening preclude us from continuing those discussions, as it now appears that there exists the possibility of litigation," the firm's spokeswoman, Patti Doyle, said. "We further regret that it also now appears as though the Council is seeking to reverse a legal judgment designed to bolster additional, much-needed housing which clearly will have a chilling effect on all such initiatives contemplated throughout Providence – slowing the development of housing across the city."
Chace and his firms own numerous buildings in downtown Providence, including 75 Fountain Street, which houses The Providence Journal. That property is not included in this tax break package.
Doyle said 25% of Cornish Associates' downtown units are "dedicated" to workforce and affordable housing.
Smiley, in a statement of his own, expressed skepticism of the council's vote.
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"I did not support the settlement the previous Administration agreed to and given the legal assessment of our counsel, my team entered negotiations with Mr. Chace to secure a better deal," the mayor said. "We provided the City Council a resolution that addresses the challenges of the old settlement and claws back 30% of the tax subsidy provided. The City Council has still not shared external counsel's proposal with the Administration, which does not allow us to assess its likelihood of success."
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UPPER LAWRENCEVILLE — Condominiums, townhouses, retail space, and even a public dog park — it’s all part of Albion Residential’s master plan to bring thousands of people into the space along Butler Street near the intersection of McCandless Avenue.
The five-story L-shaped building will surround a historical firehouse built in 1890, which will be renovated and repurposed.
“It’ll make the experience along Butler Street much more enjoyable,” said Sarah Trbovic of the Lawrenceville Corporation. “This part of Lawrenceville really needs some foot traffic and new development.”
Developers presented renderings to the City of Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission, showing 265 housing units, 3,700 square feet of retail space, a pedestrian walkway, and parking spaces for cars and bikes. Contractors plan to designate 10 percent of the units as inclusionary/affordable housing and another two percent as accessible with more having the capability to be modified as such.
“It’s definitely going to bring in some revenue for us, and we’re really excited they’re going to include businesses in their space,” said Scott Slesinski, the owner of Lolev Beer.
The project has the support of both Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation, with representatives from each signing a letter and presenting it to the city’s planning commission. But, not everyone is on board.
“Sure, it would be nice if it didn’t go in because all of the wide-open space would be intact vs. having townhomes right up in my face, but in the end, it’s all good either way,” said Bob Hartle, a local business owner.
The planning commission is expected to vote on the proposal in September.
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Kansas State Fairgrounds' dirt race tracks will be gone by the end of 2023
Racing fans upset, disappointed by news
For more than 110 years, dirt track racing has been a staple of the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson and the annual Kansas State Fair.
However, Kansas State Fair Board members voted to remove the tracks by the end of 2023, causing disappointment for fans of racing events at the fairgrounds.
“I was born and raised in Hutchinson,” said Larned mayor and racing fan William Nusser, who said he didn’t hear about the removal of the tracks until advertising came out for the 67th Hutchinson Grand National Auto Races, which took place July 13-15. Nusser reached out to the state fair and attended the July 11 board meeting. “My main question is why are we doing this?”
Bryan Schulz, who became Kansas State Fair general manager in July 2021, said the Kansas State Fair Board is staying firm on its decision to remove the track. Plans are already in place to remove it, with designs for the new area expected next month.
“The track is only being used for three days per year for racing (Hutch Nationals),” said Schulz, the former manager of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo, N.D., and former director of the Las Cruces, N.M., Convention Center. “The Fairgrounds are landlocked.
“What was the timeline on the decision? As I stated earlier, this was not a decision that was made hastily. The board has been talking about closing the track for several years beginning in the early 2000s. It was also brought up again in around 2013.”
Schulz said the fairgrounds racetrack space could be used for additional parking as well as the renovations of the grandstand stage area, which would allow for bringing in larger traveling national acts and the potential for other smaller dirt events, such as demolition derbies and monster truck shows, but not big enough for racing.
At the board’s Nov. 15, 2022, buildings and grounds committee meeting, the committee discussed motioned to bring the closure of the track to the full board. At the board meeting later that day, the committee presented a motion to close the track following the running of the 2023 Hutch Nationals.
“Following that meeting we met with Cray Hall and Warren Hardy, promoters of the Hutch Nationals, to discuss the decision of the board,” Schulz said. “They decided to make this the final race and make it a big one. They presented the decision to race fans on their weekly podcast several times following that meeting. The conversation was also had several times on air with Nick Gosnell (Eagle Communications news director).”
Every year, thousands of people come to Hutchinson for the Grand National Auto Races.
Julie Brawner, who lives in Hutchinson and whose family has been attending races at the fairgrounds for several years, said the races have been an entrenched part of the community.
“I missed going to the last race as I was in Oklahoma on business that night,” Brawner said. “My daughter and granddaughter went, as well as my sister-in-law and her family. I had friends who were racing that night, as well. Everyone had a good time, but it was bittersweet. I recall driving back into Hutchinson that night. The string of traffic flowing out of Hutchinson was staggering. So many people from out of town, going home after the races were over. How great is that for the Hutchinson economy?
“We don’t have many reasons to bring so many people from out of town to our little city. That race had to be good for all the small businesses in the area. The Fair Board says it’s only one event a year, but the fair is only 10 days once a year. It’s not really that different. And I believe there used to be other events at the track in the past — the monster trucks, for instance. Not sure what happened to the other requests to use the track. That would be a question for the board.”
Brawner said she thinks the lack of communication has upset many racing fans.
“I get that the fair board shouldn’t have to ask the residents of Hutchinson for everything they want to do to the grounds,” Brawner said. “But as residents, we live with the fairgrounds in our city every day. We use it for lots of events all year long, not just in September. We have a pride and appreciation for the facilities, we just maybe wish the Fair Board had some reciprocal appreciation for those that live here.
“I, for one, would like to see the plans they have for the track’s replacement. They said they gave a chance for people to voice an opinion, but I never saw that anywhere. Maybe if any of the fair board actually lived in Hutchinson, we’d feel a little better represented.”
Nusser in an email correspondences with Schulz asked “my main questions at this time are the board and administration on this path and it is set in stone?”
“Is there willingness to look into how the track can be used as a revenue driver for the fair grounds?,” Nusser asked. “It seems outside the fair times the grounds are not much of a revenue generator. I just think a vision for something greater and collaboration with the fair board could be an attraction and revenue generator for the area and fair.
“What I’d like to do is get a meeting together with myself, John Allen (Promoter 81 Speedway), and you plus maybe some board members to look bigger in the vision for what the track has been used for in the past. I agree the current usage is not in the best interest of the fair grounds but also believe with some new energy and vision it could be a venue that brings revenue and cash flow to the fair outside the state fair. If not, I understand I’m late to the game but just seems to be a missed opportunity for the fair and a loss for the community of Hutchinson.”
As for future plans for the race track space, Schulz said the state fair is waiting on the state of Kansas to select a new on-call architect.
“Once this company is chosen, an ad hoc committee will begin meeting and designing what could be a new entertainment venue for the Kansas State Fairgrounds,” Schulz said. “Conversations have been had to include an area that would accommodate a dirt area for demolition derbies, monster truck shows and other smaller dirt events.
“We would also look into creating a permanent stage that would allow us to bring in bigger shows throughout the year which will increase the revenue stream into the Kansas State Fairgrounds.”
Nusser, in his correspondence with Schulz, said more racing events should be considered as part of that plan.
“I believe there is great opportunity for the fair board and the community with regards to the oval track,” Nusser said. “Specifically, Hutch Nationals and what it should or could look like. Other areas have seen record car counts and attendance in the last few years with the resurgence in grassroots racing with the addition of more streaming and online media bringing attention to the sport.
“I believe Hutch Nationals with its storied history combined with creative promotion could be an event that is a great source of revenue and attraction to the area.
“Last year in 2022, 995 cars checked into the IMCA super nationals in Boone, Iowa. With 4-5 people per car, you can see how that could be a positive impact for both the fair grounds and community. Now that doesn’t happen overnight but the Kansas State fair grounds is a prime spot to be a national event.”
There will be a meeting at the Rice Park Community Building at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.
“Ultimately for me it is about the community of Hutchinson and what is best for the future of the Kansas State Fairgrounds,” Nusser said. “I believe that includes a dirt track that allows the community and KSF (Kansas State Fair) to attract people throughout the fair offseason. It is a key component to the economic success of businesses, especially those in hospitality.”
Nusser said Hutchinson has been fortunate to have some great tourism attractions such as the NJCAA Tournament, Kansas State Fair, Kansas Cosmosphere and, more recently, Strataca.
“I don't understand why you would be eliminating not only a great local asset but a piece of Kansas history for the hopes that someday it could be developed,” Nusser said. “I see it as an error in leadership from the administration and am still hopeful that the board will listen to those that it affects the most. That is the community of Hutchinson and the people that have supported the Hutchinson Grand Nationals for 67 years.”
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Tupelo Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon, July 25.
The shooting happened shortly before 3:30 in the area of The Oaks apartments on Green Tee Road.
They found evidence of a shooting but found no gunshot victims, according to police.
Instead, they found a man suffering from an injury after he ran through a fence.
Officers detained a person of interest. Police did not identify the individual.
WTVA 9 News captured video of first responders at J&A Towing, which is very close to the apartments.
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EUSTIS, Fla. – A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Eustis Wednesday morning in an apparent love triangle, police said.
The fatal shooting happened around 7 a.m. at the Devonshire Apartments on North County Road 19A.
Eustis police said officers were called to the complex and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died, police said.
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody for questioning but has not been arrested, according to police.
According to authorities, the two men were believed to have been involved in a love triangle. At one point, the men and a woman all lived at the same apartment complex, according to police.
The police department is scheduled to hold a news conference around 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The board overseeing Disney World’s taxing district voted Wednesday to approve changes affecting first responders and property owners.
Members of the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District unanimously approved a contract for the union representing the Reedy Creek Fire Department.
Firefighters had been working without a contract since 2018 and after several failed attempts to reach a deal with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.
With appointees from Gov. Ron DeSantis now in charge of the district, the union said firefighters have gotten what they wanted.
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“We were able to get it wrapped up. We’re very happy with the way it turned out, obviously,” Union Vice President Aaron Colburn said.
The contract includes a 5% boost in pay for new hires and larger salary increases for longtime firefighters.
“There’s a statewide recruitment and retention problem right now, so being competitive in the local market is very important for public safety,” Colburn said.
Another item approved was a reduction in the district’s property tax millage rate of 6.8%.
Board members said it’s the result of eliminating government waste, which includes no longer using taxpayer money to pay for security used exclusively on Disney property.
“As we are doing more work, it appears that there are a number of other naughty things that this old board did with district funds,” CFTOD Chair Martin Garcia said.
The millage rate reduction is part of the district’s budget, which will be voted for final approval in September.
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tusculum University and Food City signed a corporate sponsorship agreement Monday that will allow the grocery chain’s associates and their families to attend the university with discounted tuition.
Tusculum and Food City announced in news releases Wednesday that the employer and school are working together to develop the region’s workforce.
“Food City is an outstanding organization that has grown exponentially and supported the region impressively throughout its history,” Tusculum President Dr. Scott Hummel stated. “We are thrilled to help Food City associates and their families achieve their academic goals as they begin their careers or seek advancement within the company. Our expert professors and active and experiential education will enhance their knowledge and skills, and our students, faculty, and staff will benefit from opportunities to collaborate on multiple levels with the company.”
Discounted tuition for employees and their family members in Tusculum’s higher education programs is not all that is included in the agreement. Food City will also be eligible for analysis and corporate training through the university’s various Masters programs.
Food City’s director of training, Misty Kern, said that university students will also have the opportunity to receive jobs and internships within Food City.
“We are excited to offer the benefit to our associates,” Kern said in a release. “Our dedicated associates are what makes us successful, and this is another way we can offer appreciation. In addition to providing financial assistance, I see this providing future growth opportunities to our current and new associates. Many people only see us as a grocery store. We are that and more. It takes a lot of different skill sets to maintain our operations. We have many opportunities available in our retail operations, corporate support center and distribution center.”
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Manhattan crane collapse photos show damages from 16 tons of materials
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A towering construction crane caught fire high above the West Side of Manhattan on Wednesday morning, causing its long arm to snap off, smash against a nearby building and plummet to the street as people ran for their lives on the sidewalk below.
Four people suffered minor injuries in the collapse, but no one died, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
“As you can see from the debris on the street, this could have been much worse,” the Democrat said at a news conference, noting that the street at that hour of the morning is often filled with pedestrians, cars and buses.
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WASHINGTON — A familiar face could become the next Social Security Commissioner.
President Joe Biden is expected to officially nominate former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to head up the administration.
Social Security is headquartered in nearby Woodlawn, with about 60,000 agency employees nationwide.
It's estimated 1 in 5 Americans (approximately 66 million) receive some annual Social Security benefit.
"Social Security is a critical insurance policy that tens of millions of working Americans pay into every year so that benefits can be there when they are older, disabled or leave young children after death," said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D - Maryland). "I know Martin to be a dedicated public servant who understands the solemn promise of Social Security and how much it means to our seniors and disability or survivor beneficiaries."
O'Malley previously served two terms in the Governor's mansion from 2007 to 2015, and prior to that eight-years as Baltimore City Mayor.
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CARROLL COUNTY, Md. — A longtime Carroll County meat-processing plant is set to get a $400,000 state loan to expand its operations.
Hahn Bros., Inc., (known as Hahn's of Westminster) will be moving to Route 482 in Hampstead, and plans to double its workforce (currently 85 people).
The business will also get a $25,000 grant for workforce training, as well as the $400,000 conditional loan that the state's Department of Commerce is working to approve, announced Gov. Wes Moore announced today in a press release.
The family-owned Hahn's specializes in smoking pork and beef with hickory wood, and dates its history to 1896 as a meat-processing and packing plant; the business was officially founded in 1918. It still uses many original recipes and traditions.
Hahn's, which is currently off of Route 27 near Route 140 in Westminster, has bought 10 acres of land in Hampstead. The company will build a new 54,000-square-foot facility at Route 482 and Panther Drive.
Carroll County Director of Economic Development Jack Lyburn noted Hahn's decision to stay in Maryland and Carroll County, referring to Carroll's "pro-business environment."
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It will be down the street from Fuchs of North America spice company, which moved from Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills in 2016.
Hahn’s Assistant General Manager Amanda Ladzinski said in a statement:
At Hahn’s, we take great pride in our commitment to serving our community and delivering exceptional meat products...Hahn’s remains dedicated to strengthening our bond with the Carroll County family and making a positive impact.
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BALTIMORE — Mayor Brandon Scott nominated James Wallace as Baltimore's new fire chief.
Wallace, a 33-year fire service professional of the Baltimore City Fire Department, has led the Office of Emergency Management since March 2020.
He began his career as a paramedic, before becoming a firefighter/paramedic and then being promoted to Fire Lieutenant.
“Chief Wallace has dedicated his entire career to serving Baltimore City residents, first as a firefighter and paramedic up until now, leading our Office of Emergency Management through an unprecedented public health crisis,” said Scott. “The Baltimore City Fire Department does the hard work of saving lives across our city every single day, responding promptly to emergencies of all kinds and offering critical support to other agencies during challenging situations."
“It is an absolute honor to have the opportunity to serve as the Fire Chief for the Baltimore City Fire Department, having been with this department for more than 33 years,” said Wallace.
His nomination will be introduced at the next regular meeting of the Baltimore City Council on August 21, 2023.
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The Brevard County Tourist Development Council will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. Watch the meeting live here.
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Man overboard! How easy is it to fall overboard on a cruise ship, and how can you survive?
- Between 2009 and 2019, there were 212 incidents of crew or passengers going overboard from a cruise ship, and only 48 were rescued.
"Man overboard!"
That cry is one of the worst things you can hear while you're on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. It means someone has spotted a passenger or crew member either going over the side of the ship or in the water, and a life is at stake.
In July, the U.S. Coast Guard called off a search after a 30-year-old man was reported missing on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Elation cruise ship and cruise officials said surveillance video showed him jumping off. Three weeks previous, a 42-year-old woman fell off the 10th deck of the Royal Caribbean International but was rescued by the ship's crew. James Michael Grimes, 29, made national headlines after he survived 20 hours in the Gulf of Mexico last November.
How easy is it to fall overboard on a cruise ship?
It's not easy at all.
All ships have "safety barriers that are regulated by U.S. Coast Guard standards and prevent a guest from falling off," according to Carnival spokesperson Matt Lupoli. Every open deck and balcony is required to have railings "not less than 42 inches from above the cabin deck," according to the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 (CVSSA), with thick metal or Plexiglas panels underneath to prevent anyone from slipping through.
That's usually about chest height for the average person.
Some cruise lines are adding overboard detection sensors which use thermal cameras and micro radars to detect incidents and alert crew members.
How do people fall off cruise ships?
"I'll stress that people don't just fall over the side," said Brian Salerno, senior vice president of global maritime policy at Cruise Lines International Association, the industry's leading trade group. "There are railings and they're pretty high. It's almost always the result of an intentional act."
Standing on deck chairs, climbing on the railing and other unsafe practices can lead to tragedy.
Alcohol can play a role in overboard incidents, said Michael Winkleman, a maritime attorney with Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., who has represented travelers in overboard cases. "Usually, it's just people not making smart decisions because they're dramatically overserved and they end up going over," he said.
But security cameras often indicate the jump was intentional, as seems to have been the case with 30-year-old Jaylen Hill in July. Hill was reported missing by family members on the Carnival Elation and the cruise line said surveillance video showed him jumping over the side. The U.S. Coast Guard search was called off about 36 hours later.
Occasionally it's the result of a crime. In January 2018, Lonnie Loren Kocontes, 62, of Safety Harbor, Florida, was sentenced to life in prison for strangling his ex-wife and throwing her body off a cruise ship in the Mediterranean in 2006 in order to inherit more than $1 million.
That same year a Kansas woman died after falling from the balcony, but it wasn't an accident. Eric Duane Newman, 55, of Topeka, pleaded guilty in 2019 to second-degree murder for strangling Tamara Tucker, 50, of Lawson, Missouri, and pushing her off.
What happens when someone goes overboard on a cruise ship?
The ship goes into emergency mode. The bridge will contact the Coast Guard and a search will begin. The ship will stop and the crew will try to pinpoint where and when it happened so they can start a thorough search in that area.
The captain also will notify other ships in the area who are then obligated to help search.
The ship will keep searching until the Coast Guard clears it to continue its voyage to the next port. The Coast Guard will continue searching, widening the radius of the search based on probable locations, conditions and ocean currents, until they feel they're unlikely to find the person.
What should I do if I see someone go overboard on a cruise ship?
If you see someone fall or jump off a cruise ship, immediately throw them a flotation device if there is one nearby. Life buoys and orange life rings are available throughout the ship. Having something to hang onto increases the person's chances of staying afloat and makes them easier to spot.
Shout out or notify a crew member as soon as you can and note the time so the bridge officers can identify the exact position of the ship at that time. Speed is of the essence. A cruise ship travels miles in a few minutes and does not turn around quickly.
Describe the person as best you can, including how fit they appeared, what they were wearing and if they were holding anything that might float, as all those factors will affect likely survival times.
What should I do if I go overboard on a cruise ship?
Don't panic. Find something that floats, if you can. Treading water can be exhausting in the open ocean
"Even a small buoyant device will help you — something you can use with your arms around or your neck over just to help relieve some of the stress if you're not a great swimmer or you're having a hard time staying afloat," survival expert Cat Bigney told The Insider.
Don't drink any salt water and if you're fortunate enough to have any fresh water with you, conserve it. If you can, pull off some clothing and wrap it around your head to avoid the sun.
If there are floating things around you, such as garbage, collect what you can to make yourself easier to spot. The Coast Guard has an increasing radius to search depending on where they think you are, and anything at all you can to do increase your chances can help.
How many people have gone overboard from a cruise ship?
Not very many as compared to the number of passengers over time. Worldwide, as of 2023, 386 cruise and ferry passengers and crew have gone overboard since 2000, according to a list from CruiseJunkie.
Between 2009 and 2019, there were 212 overboard incidents globally involving passengers and crew, according to statistics compiled for CLIA by consulting firm G.P. Wild (International) Limited.
Generally speaking, however, cruises are pretty safe. An estimated 20.4 million people took cruises in 2022, according to statistics site Statista, with signs of higher numbers this year.
Do people die when they go overboard?
Not necessarily. It depends on whether the person was conscious when they went over, if they were injured by the fall or impact with the water, how well they can swim or if they have a flotation device, the sea and weather conditions, the water temperature, and how quickly the crew or the Coast Guard can rescue them. There are also the risks from overexposure, hypothermia, dehydration, and predators.
A 42-year-old woman spent an hour in the water after falling from the 10th deck of the Royal Caribbean International in June but was rescued by the ship's crew.
But unless the person was seen going over or spotted immediately, the odds may be against them. If the ship is moving the person may be rapidly swept away and if the location isn't known a single person's head can be extremely difficult to see in the vast, rolling ocean.
How many people are rescued after falling off a cruise ship?
Of the 212 listed as overboard between 2009 and 2019, only 48 people were rescued.
But miracles do happen. In 2018, a cruise ship worker was rescued when another cruise ship spotted him 22 hours after he went overboard northwest of Cuba, long after the Coast Guard had called off the search.
Contributing: Nathan Diller, USA TODAY
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Brevard Zoo releases endangered green sea turtle treated with novel 'electrochemotherapy'
"Roadhouse" was once riddled with tumors but now no longer likely has the blues.
After 11 months of rehab at Brevard Zoo, the so-named sea turtle continues on its road to recovery, tumor-free after an innovative new treatment for a potentially deadly viral disease called fibropapillomatosis.
Brevard Zoo staff released the endangered green sea turtle Wednesday at James H. Nance Park in Indialantic.
More:The tale of two turtles: Zoo treats them as feds celebrate Endangered Species Act's 50th
University of Central Florida researchers captured Roadhouse during routine research netting in the Indian River Lagoon on Aug. 18, 2022 , just south of the Sebastian Inlet State Park.
Roadhouse’s fiborpapilomatosis tumors were so severe that researchers decided to have the turtle transported to the zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center by the nonprofit Sea Turtle Preservation Society. The turtle had a large tumor on its neck along with other smaller tumors in its groin, on its right eyelid and elsewhere.
More:Bright lights, dark sand threaten Florida's sea turtles, especially in a warming world
Fiborpapilomatosis is a debilitating disease that causes external and internal tumors.
Half the endangered green sea turtles in the Indian River Lagoon suffer from life-threatening tumors, caused by a herpes virus that doesn't infect humans but that we make worse for turtles. Pollution likely worsens the pathogen's impact on sea turtles by weakening their immune systems, research shows. The tumors the disease causes can grow as large as tennis balls, hampering the turtle's ability to swim or starving them when neck tumors clog their throats.
The disease was first identified in 1938. But after decades of research, the reason why the virus sometimes leads to the outbreak of tumors remains a mystery.
Roadhouse was so anemic that its weakened condition initially kept the turtle from being a candidate to have the tumors surgically removed, zoo officials said.
Instead, one of the zoo’s veterinarians, Dr. Kyle Donnelly treated the tumors with "electrochemotherapy."
Last year, the zoo had bought a machine called an electroporator, as an alternative treatment to traditional surgery for the disease. The machine was paid for by a grant from the Sea Turtle Grants Program, funded from proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate.
The machine delivers electrotherapy into the tumors, making them more permeable, so they absorb more chemotherapy treatment, eventually causing the tumor tissue to die and fall off. The treatment is mostly used as a veterinary treatment in domestic animals such as cats and dogs and is fairly new to sea turtles.
The turtle underwent several CT scans at Rockledge Regional Medical Center to monitor internal tumor growth.
Since Roadhouse was found on the birthdate of Patrick Swayze, the sea turtle was named in memory of the late Hollywood actor, after the 1989 movie he starred in, playing the role of a bar bouncer.
Swayze died in 2009 of pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
But rescuers hope Roadhouse has many tumor-free years ahead.
Jim Waymer is an environment reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Waymer at 321-261-5903 or jwaymer@floridatoday.com. Or find him on Twitter: @JWayEnviro.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — A pilgrimage of the faithful from Pittston to Scranton took place early Wednesday.
About a dozen people made the ten-mile walk in the fog.
It ended at St. Ann's Basilica Shrine in Scranton in time for the 4:30 a.m. mass and the conclusion of the popular nine-day novena, marked by prayer and devotions.
The faithful honor St. Ann as the grandmother of Jesus Christ. Wednesday is her feast day.
There are masses all day today at St. Ann's to mark the end of the solemn novena in Scranton.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Meadow Wertz from Williamsport says swimming is second nature for her.
"I first started swimming, I would say, since 2016 when I was like 5," she said.
Learning to swim from a young age, Wertz got a head start in competitive swimming thanks to her team, the Williamsport Waves.
"You get better as the years go by, but it's not an easy thing in the beginning," Wertz said.
Like many of her teammates, Wertz spends five days a week in the pool to get ready to dive into the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League Championship this weekend.
The swimmers say this kind of discipline is something people watching from the pool deck may underestimate.
"They say, 'Oh, a little swim team, let's have practice one day a week.' But no, it's not like that at all," said Catherine Wiley, a swimmer with the Williamsport Waves.
"People try hard for this sport, and it's not just, 'Oh, you're just swimming in the water,' because it just feels really underestimated as a sport," added Wertz.
Unlike their traditional swim meets during the year, the championships will be held at the Lewisburg Community Pool.
Nearly 1,000 swimmers from Pennsylvania will take over the public pool, hoping to show off how dedicated and determined they are to the public.
"It's pretty cool to see how many people are actually committed to doing our sport," said Brian Love-Ritchey, a Williamsport Waves swimmer.
Although the swimmers are going against each other for a trophy, they cheer each other on when they need it most.
"The older you get, the harder it is to improve because you start laying out all your good times," added Ryan Saxe, a Williamsport Waves swimmer.
The championships feature first-year to state-qualifying swimmers, hoping to motivate athletes of all levels.
"Just them having someone to look up to is fun and seeing how hard we work and like everything we get to do just seeing them being to dream of that is amazing," explained Kendall Cohick, a Williamsport Waves swimmer.
So swimmers like Meadow Wertz can continue to get better every time she jumps into the water.
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Two North Texans are learning that second-tier lottery prizes can still be worth big bucks after recent non-grand prize wins in the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries.
A player in Anna won $4 million Tuesday night on a Quick Pick ticket bought with a Megaplier.
The winning ticket matched the five white balls (3,5,6,44,61) from the July 25 drawing but did not match the Mega Ball (25). The Megaplier was four, quadrupling the $1 million prize for matching the five white balls.
The Mega Millions player bought the winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 1510 West White Street. It's not yet clear if the winner has contacted the Texas Lottery.
There was no grand prize winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery, rolling over the game's fifth-largest jackpot to a new prize of $910 million.
The Texas Lottery announced another winner Wednesday, a Forney Powerball player who picked all five of the white ball numbers drawn on July 19 (7-10-11-13-24), but not the red Powerball number (24), for a ticket bought at a RaceTrac gas station at 30 N. Farm-to-Market Road 548.
The prize for matching the five white balls in Powerball is worth $1 million.
The Forney winner asked to remain anonymous.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $910 million for Friday night’s drawing, the fifth highest in the game's history. So what would you win if you actually won?
If a sole player picks all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, they have the option of taking the annuitized $910 million prize in 30 increments over 29 years or a one-time lump sum payment of $464.2 million.
A sole winner in Texas who took the cash option would take home about $353 million after paying 24% ($111 million) in federal taxes. There is no additional state tax on lottery winnings in Texas.
If the player took the annuity, they would receive 30 payments over 29 years with the disbursement increasing at a rate of 5% per year. With a $910 million prize, the first payment would be about $13.7 million, of which approximately $3.3 million would go toward taxes -- leaving them with a net of about $10.4 million. Because Mega Millions annuity payments increase every year, the final payment would be about $56 million with about $13.5 million owed in taxes -- leaving them with a final net payment of about $43 million.
Over the term, the player who took the annuity would receive about $692 million after taxes -- or about $339 million more than the player who took the cash option.
Texas Lottery players are excited to have another chance to play for the growing Mega Millions jackpot this week,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery, on Tuesday. “As that excitement builds, so do lottery proceeds for public education in Texas. Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is now the largest it has reached in more than six months. We know our players will be daydreaming about what they may do if they win that prize, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that a Texas Lottery player wins. However, we want to remind our players to play responsibly."
The Texas Lottery said if you have a jackpot-winning ticket, sign it and put it in a safe place. They advise winners then seek financial and legal advice and call the Texas Lottery to schedule an appointment to claim the prize.
Texas has had 13 Mega Millions jackpot prize winners since it joined the game in 2003. Its most recent winner came in September 2019 when a Leander resident won an estimated annuitized $227 million prize. The claimant chose the cash value option and received $157,091,592 before taxes; the largest prize ever paid out to a single Texas Lottery player.
Since the start of 2023, seven Texas Lottery players have won second-tier Mega Millions prizes of $1 million or larger, including four during the current jackpot run.
Most recently, on Tuesday night's drawing, a player in Anna matched all five balls for a $1 million prize. The player also bought the Megaplier and quadrupled the prize to $4 million. That winning ticket was bought at the 7-Eleven on West White Street. On the June 30 drawing, a Dallas resident claimed a $1 million second-tier prize on a ticket bought in Austin. Prior to that, a Houston resident claimed a $3 million prize for the June 16 drawing and a Corpus Christi resident claimed a $1 million prize for the drawing held on May 9.
Despite the game’s long odds of 1 in 302.6 million, players continue to purchase tickets as the size of the grand prize grows. Tickets are sold in Texas until 9 p.m. on the day of the drawing, about 1 hour and 12 minutes before the draw takes place.
The last time a Mega Millions player hit the top prize was April 18.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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In the final months of the Trump administration, a new plan to seal off the United States' southern border started gaining steam: a floating water barrier to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico.
The idea never materialized. But three years later, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has put it into action.
The state installed a floating barrier of bright orange, wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande this month, stretching roughly the length of three soccer fields.
It is an untested strategy of deterring migrants along the U.S. border that is already fortified in wide sections by high steel fencing and razor wire. The rollout of the buoys on the Rio Grande has thrust Texas into a new standoff with the Biden administration over immigration on the state's 1,200-mile (1,930-kilometer) border with Mexico.
The Justice Department has asked a federal court to order Texas to remove the buoys, saying the water barrier poses humanitarian and environmental concerns along the international boundary. Abbott has waved off the lawsuit as he is cheered on by conservative allies who are eager for cases that would empower states to take on more aggressive immigration measures.
That legal battle comes as President Joe Biden's administration defends a new asylum rule in court. A federal judge Tuesday blocked the policy that the administration sees as a way of controlling the southern border while maintaining avenues for migrants to pursue valid asylum claims. The judge's order won't take effect for at least two weeks.
Here's what to know about the river barrier:
Texas News
News from around the state of Texas.
'The Water Wall'
Like other pieces of Abbott's multibillion-dollar border mission known as Operation Lone Star, the buoys pick up where former President Donald Trump left off.
In 2020, Mark Morgan was the acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he approved plans to deploy the same water barrier on the Rio Grande that Texas is now using.
That August, the Army Corps of Engineers posted a solicitation for a "buoy barrier system" that would "mitigate the ability of swimmers to climb" over or under it.
Morgan called it the "water wall."
"It was really designed to be a stopgap to utilize in high-flow areas where we didn't have a physical structure in place," Morgan said.
Spokespersons for CBP did not immediately address questions Tuesday about the 2020 plans. The federal International Boundary and Water Commission, whose jurisdiction includes boundary demarcation and overseeing U.S.-Mexico treaties, said it didn't get a heads-up from Texas about the state's floating barrier.
Experts have raised concerns of the buoys changing the river's flow or of objects getting caught in them. Morgan, who is now a visiting fellow with the conservative Heritage Foundation, said environmental reviews under Trump raised issues with the barrier but said he could not recall specifics.
"Just like the physical wall itself, right, there are a variety of things you can do to accommodate that," he said.
'Flouted Federal Law'
It is unclear how quickly a federal judge in Texas will rule on the Biden administration's lawsuit.
Until then, roughly 1,000-foot (305-meter) of barrier will remain on a potion of the Rio Grande that separates Eagle Pass, Texas and Piedras Negras, Mexico. The Mexican government has also raised concerns about the barrier, saying it may violate 1944 and 1970 treaties on boundaries and water.
The Biden administration's lawsuit accuses Texas of violating the federal Rivers and Harbor Act. Vanita Gupta, associate attorney general, said Texas "flouted federal law" and risks damaging U.S. foreign policy.
The buoys are the latest escalation in Texas' border mission that also includes National Guard patrols, jails that house migrants arrested on trespassing charges and busloads of asylum-seekers sent to Democratic-led cities across the U.S.
'See You in Court, Mr. President'
Abbott has tried to position America's biggest red state as the foremost antagonist to the Biden administration's border policies. Last year, Abbott easily won a third term in a campaign that focused on border policies.
In a letter to Biden this week, Abbott said the state was acting within its rights to protects its borders
"Texas will see you in court, Mr. President," he wrote.
He said it was the Biden administration that was putting putting migrants at risk by not doing more to dissuade them from making the journey to the U.S.
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If you've got writer's block, UT Austin has the program for you.
The University of Texas at Austin’s Michener Center for Writers has unveiled the Steinbeck Writers Retreat, an opportunity for writers to live and write at Nobel and Pulitzer-prize-winning author John Steinbeck's former residence.
Steinbeck is famous for a number of iconic works, most notably "Of Mice and Men," "The Grapes of Wrath," "Tortilla Flat," and "East of Eden."
Sitting on the East Coast in Sag Harbor, New York, the home is where Steinbeck wrote his two final books and where he learned he'd won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
While writers stay and write at the residence, they will also deliver public readings, workshops and work with Michener Center students.
The residencies will be available to writers of fiction, poetry, plays, and scripts that are at different stages of their careers. They will also be offered to alumni of the UT Austin Michener Center for Writers.
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News from around the state of Texas.
"During his lifetime, John Steinbeck was committed to supporting young writers and enabling them to succeed," said Bret Johnston, director of the Michener Center and Steinbeck Writers' Retreat in a statement. "The Steinbeck Writers' Retreat will continue Steinbeck's legacy and offer Michener Center alumni an unparalleled resource among creative writing programs."
The first author to stay at the residence will be Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Ayad Akhtar according to a university statement.
The Steinbeck home offers regular day visits on its website, with select dates available for weekend visits.
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DALLAS — It’s a love triangle that ended in the death of James Faith. Nearly three years later, Darrin Lopez is on trial for murder in Dallas County.
Lopez is the ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Faith, James Faith’s wife. Officials said she and Lopez rekindled a long-distance emotional affair.
On Oct. 9, 2020 around 7:30 a.m., Jennifer and James Faith went for their routine walk with their dog. Near the Faith home on Waverly Drive in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Lopez allegedly shot James seven times, killing him.
Jennifer Faith is already serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to a murder-for-hire charge in federal court.
Now, a criminal jury will listen to testimony, see evidence and decide if Lopez is guilty of murder. Overall, the state will argue that Jennifer Faith and Lopez were long-lost lovers with violent fantasies, which resulted in the death of James. The defense will argue that Jennifer Faith manipulated Lopez, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury and PTSD, and convinced him to kill her husband.
DAY 1
After opening statements on Tuesday, the state began to call witnesses.
Jason Schneider, a friend of James, testified first. He called the victim "Jamie." He said his friend was an American Airlines IT director, who moved to Dallas for a career promotion.
Schneider described, “He’s just a great guy, funny, smart, very intelligent, genuine.” The victim was a Packers fan, a gamer, a traveler and a foodie. His friend said James loved to be with family.
On the morning of Oct. 9, 2020, Schneider said, “Jennifer called me that morning. […] She was hysterical.”
He believed her emotional act. He felt betrayed by Jennifer. “I had no idea she was capable of any of the things I found out,” said Schneider.
A neighbor, Emery Wilson, who lived five doors down from the Faiths, testified that he heard gunshots and screaming. He said he ran outside and saw the alleged shooter, Lopez, wearing a mask and hoodie while holding a gun. The following day, Wilson said Jennifer asked him to accompany her on her morning walks. While he was uneasy about walking after the incident, he said he did his neighborly duty and joined her.
Within two weeks, Wilson testified that he stopped the walks because he felt something wasn’t right. “I was having a lot of mixed feelings,” said Wilson. He said he told Jennifer that he saw the shooter, and her reaction was concerning. “I was quite surprised that she was not remorseful nor showed any form of sadness that I had seen the [shooter], but I couldn’t give any more details.”
Wilson, like Schneider, later discovered Jennifer Faith plotted the death of her husband. He said, “Disappointed that I pretty much wasted my time trying to help someone that was using me.” He continues, “I think more or less, she just used everybody.”
During Wilson’s testimony, surveillance video was shown of the Faiths leaving their house. Another camera captured the sound of multiple gunshots and loud screaming.
Several members of the Dallas Police Department also were called to testify, including homicide detective Chris Walton.
A piece of evidence that was brought up multiple times on Tuesday was the duct tape used to tie Jennifer Faith’s hands together during the shooting. It was staged to make it seem like a robbery, but detectives found it suspicious from the beginning. “The size of the duct tape,” said Walton. “How could this small piece of duct tape tie her down? That was my initial reaction.”
Text messages and other evidence led police to Jennifer Faith and Lopez. Some were shown in the courtroom on the first day of trial, and explained by cell phone experts. An FBI special agent and ATF special agent also took the stand, among other law enforcement officials.
Stay with WFAA for more updates on the trial this week.
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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — One woman has died after a house fire in Cobb County on Wednesday, according to fire crews.
They add that she was one of two adults who were rescued, along with a child, from the house.
The department said officials received a call around 5:30 a.m. regarding the fire and were sent out to a home on Merry Oak Road where five people lived.
When firefighters arrived, they reported heavy flames and smoke coming out of the front and left sides of the home. Officials originally said three people were inside, including a child. In addition, one adult and a child had escaped the home and were outside.
Given the intense flames at the front door, a ladder was used to enter windows through the front and back sides of the home.
Crews were able to get three people out, and they were taken to the hospital with smoke and fire injuries; the department said the adult who was outside was also taken for medical attention because they were hurt after escaping the fire.
Later in the day, Cobb County Fire officials mentioned that an elderly female, who was among those rescued, had died at the hospital.
Officials have not said how the fire started. The 11Alive Skytracker flew over the scene, and several emergency vehicles could be seen.
Editor's note: The story has been updated to reflect the correct amount of people in the home.
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ATLANTA — Editor's note: The videos above and below are from a previous town hall.
11Alive News is excited to announce its second upcoming community conversation. "Protecting ATL Youth Town Hall," geared towards empowering and engaging the youth of Atlanta in open discussions about the issues that matter the most to them.
The town hall will take place on August 3 in Columbia High School's auditorium, located in Decatur.
The event is for the youth and will also be run by the youth. The focus will be on providing a platform for young individuals to express their concerns, share their experiences and brainstorm potential solutions to the challenges they face daily.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The conversation will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where participants will dive into various critical topics, including education options, community safety, mental health, and opportunities for the summer.
Admission to the town hall is free of charge, but due to limited seating, interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their seats here through Eventbrite.
The previous #BlackYouthTownHall event hosted by 11Alive gathered local leaders, educators, parents, and teens for an open and honest conversation about gun violence and safety. Notable panelists, including hip-hop artist Young Dro, shared personal experiences and emphasized the importance of making positive choices.
“I actually sacrificed some of the things that you would call like getting in trouble, you know, for the talent that God blessed me with," Young Dro said.
The prominent figure in the Atlanta music scene, highlighted the significance of mentorship and support in helping young people stay on the right path. Drawing from his own life experiences, the rapper emphasized the need for positive role models and opportunities for growth to combat negative influences.
“We have to start learning the kids and investigating what they really want to do, and not just start, you know, put things off on them like the popular obvious things," Young Dro said.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, who also served on the previous panel, emphasized the importance of addressing mental health concerns among the youth and providing them with productive activities and job opportunities during the summer.
The Protecting ATL Youth Town Hall serves as a beacon of hope and a platform for genuine conversations that can bring about positive change. By giving young people a voice and an opportunity to be heard, this event hopes to build a stronger, safer, and more supportive community for the youth of Atlanta.
Mark your calendars for this impactful event and join us at Columbia High School to be a part of the solution and support the youth in shaping a brighter future for Atlanta.
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Carmel panel OKs stalled Conner Prairie expansion
Conner Prairie’s expansion into Carmel received a victory Tuesday night when members of the plan commission unanimously voted to send a positive recommendation of the project to the Carmel City Council.
The development's progress had stalled since it was first heard in October. The stamp of approval from the Plan Commission, after months of committee meetings on the project, likely gives Conner Prairie momentum heading into what could be several meetings before city council members to iron out project details.
As of a July 25 report by Carmel community services staff, the Conner Prairie project would include a farm-to-table restaurant, a White River Education Center, an eco-lodge boutique hotel, cabins, a modern farm and parking and walking trails. About 85% of the project is planned as open space, according to the report.
Major changes to the project over the course of plan commission committee meetings included reducing the number of hotel rooms and cabins and decreasing the percent of the property to be built on from 35% to 15%.
More:What you need to know about Conner Prairie's expansion
More:Conner Prairie plans 260-acre expansion in Carmel along White River. Not everyone on board
The property will also be home to a portion of the White River Greenway, which Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation is extending north to 146th Street. Conner Prairie representatives and Plan Commission members agreed Tuesday that the parks department would receive an easement for the greenway extension for free.
For the last three months, Carmel’s Plan Commission has met as a special committee to discuss the Conner Prairie expansion. The vote Tuesday night allowed Conner Prairie to skip over returning to the plan commission a second time and instead go straight to the city council.
Adam Aasen, the Carmel City Council representative on the Plan Commission, said at the meeting Tuesday that the Conner Prairie expansion has come a long way since it was first introduced.
“We want to keep the neighbors involved in this process when it comes to what they want to see from the view from their homes, what they want to see for traffic,” Aasen said. “And there's still a lot more work to be done.”
Conner Prairie filed plans with the city of Carmel in 2022 for the 260-acre expansion just west of the White River and south of 146th Street. The property is largely in a residential area and has drawn concerns from neighbors close to the project.
It’s not clear when the city council will hold the next meeting on the project.
Contact the reporter at 317-779-4468.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Office of Aging on Wednesday said that several senior centers across the county will offer extended hours over the next few days to help older adults stay cool during the extreme heat forecasted across Central Pennsylvania for the next few days.
"Lancaster County residents are encouraged to utilize air-conditioned facilities such as libraries, community and senior centers, schools, churches, and malls during high heat index days to reduce the risk of heat-related illness," the Office of Aging said in a press release.
The York County Area Agency on Aging is also encouraging everyone to check in on your older neighbors or family members during this heat wave.
"We would also ask everyone to stay inside and avoid the heat as much as possible," the agency said. "For those who lose power or are not able to escape the heat, there are cooling shelters available throughout the county."
Here's a list of places to cool down in Central Pennsylvania. If you'd like your organization to be added, contact us at news@fox43.com.
Franklin County
In response to the forecast for high temperatures and a high heat index at the end of the week, Franklin County Area Agency on Aging's Chambersburg, Greencastle and Tuscarora senior activity centers will be open for extended hours (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 as cooling stations, the county said on its Facebook page.
Older Franklin County residents are also welcome to escape the heat at the county's five other senior activity centers, which will be operating under their normal hours of operation.
For a list of senior centers, go here.
Lancaster County
Columbia Senior Center
Columbia United Methodist Church
510 Walnut St., Columbia
(717) 684-4850
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center
70 S. Poplar St.
Elizabethtown
(717) 367-7984
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lititz Senior Center
Lititz United Methodist Church
201 E. Market St.
Lititz
(717) 626-2800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center
33 E. Farnum St.
Lancaster
(717) 299-3943
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday
Millersville Senior Center
St. Paul Lutheran Church
222 N. George St.
Millersville
(717) 871-9600
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday
Next Gen Senior Center
184 S. Lime St.
Lancaster
(717) 786-4770
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SACA Senior Center
545 Pershing Ave.
Lancaster
(717) 295-7989
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday
York County
The following is a list of cooling shelters throughout York County.
Please note: It is not comprehensive, as some churches also offer cool spaces for those in need.
York City
Crispus Attucks Association
605 South Duke Street, York
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
717-848-3610
September House Senior Center
1251 West King Street, York
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
717-848-4417
White Rose Senior Center
27 South Broad Street, York
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Phone: 717-843-9704
Yorktown Senior Center
509 Pacific Avenue, York
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-854-0693
Hanover Area
New Hope Ministries
135 Baltimore Street, Hanover PA 17331
Hours: Monday-Friday
(717) 698-3365
Valley Forge Restoration Center
3 Center Square, Hanover
(240) 298-0140
Dover Area
Heritage Senior Center
3700-4 Davidsburg Road, Dover
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
717-292-7471
New Hope Ministries
1836 Industrial Court, Dover PA 17315
Hours: Monday-Friday
(717) 292-3441
Other Areas in York County
Delta Area Senior Center
5 Pendyrus Street, Suite 1, Delta
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 2 pm
717-456-5753
Dillsburg Area
Call Tim H. at Dillsburg EMA
717-712-6681
Golden Connections Community Center
20-C Gotham Place, Red Lion
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
717-244-7229
Northeastern Senior Community Center
131 Center Street, Mt. Wolf
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2 pm
717-266-1400
Red Land Senior Center
736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
717-938-4649
South Central York County Senior Center
150 East Main Street, New Freedom
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 2:15 pm
Phone: 717-235-6060
Stewartstown Senior Center
26 South Main Street, Stewartstown
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Phone: 717-993-3488
Susquehanna Area Senior Center
2427 Craley Road, Wrightsville
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-244-0340
Windy Hill on the Campus
1472 Roth’s Church Rd, Ste 103, Spring Grove
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Phone: 717-225-0733
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Note: The video is from July 17.
After a large-scale rescue last week that saw the Pennsylvania's SPCA Animal Law Enforcement Team save more than 170 dogs from a single property in Monroe County, the organization said it is urgently seeking adoptive homes for some of its animals after several of its shelters have reached critical capacity levels.
To help in the effort to find homes for the dogs, the PSPCA said its Lancaster Center, along with other locations in Philadelphia and Danville, will set adoption fees at $10 for all dogs over a year old this weekend.
"With the shelters already at capacity, last week's rescue of 170-plus dogs put the dog population at a critical level," the PSPCA said in a press release. "While some have been adopted in the days since, so many remain. The fast majority are small, dog-friendly dogs who would benefit from living with other canine friends."
The PSPCA said its $10 adoption event, which lasts from Friday through Sunday, July 30, is "geared toward those who have been waiting for the right time to adopt or to add another dog to their pack."
During the event, all normal adoption processes and policies will still be followed, the PSPCA said. For more information on these procedures, go here.
The PSPCA Lancaster Center is located at 848 South Prince Street in the city. Its hours this weekend are from noon to 6 p.m.
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LEWISTOWN, Pa. — Police in Mifflin County said a pair of juvenile offenders set a piece of playground equipment on fire this week in Lewistown.
The incident occurred Monday at the Lewistown Intermediate School, the borough's police department said on its Facebook page.
According to police, the juveniles set fire to paper and other objects in the playground, causing the mulch used to line the ground to catch fire. The fire spread and caused "significant damage" to a piece of playground equipment, police said.
After speaking to witnesses and watching surveillance footage of the incident, police identified the juveniles involved on Tuesday.
The suspects admitted to causing the fire, police said.
Charges relating to the incident will be filed with juvenile probation, according to police.
Police did not provide an estimate on the cost of repairing the equipment.
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – A 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an Alleghany County shooting on Tuesday, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said deputies responded to Uplands Road for a report of shots fired.
We’re told after speaking with an alleged victim, deputies determined that a domestic altercation has ensued, and when three individuals attempted to leave the residence, the suspect began firing at them.
According to the sheriff’s office, a bullet hole was recovered in a vehicle of one of the alleged victims, as well as a firearm and shell casings.
Billy Hoke, of Uplands Road, was arrested and charged with the following:
- Three counts of attempted malicious wounding
- One count of use of a firearm in commission of a felony
- One count of reckless handling of a firearm
- One count of shoot at an occupied vehicle
Hoke is being held at Alleghany Regional Jail without bond.
The Alleghany Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Virginia State Police as well as K-9 Lucky, handled by Captain T.L. Deem.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Drivers accustomed to the headaches of long-running highway expansions while weaving among tractor-trailers should welcome the news of an expansion that's coming to a different form of transportation.
"This is actually designated as Marine Highway 40," said Jay Townsend, spokesperson for the Little Rock Army Corps of Engineers while standing next to Murray Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River. "It's just like Interstate 30, or 540, or any others. It's transporting goods and commerce through the state of Arkansas."
For people who live on or near the Natural State's namesake river in those terms, and with the mighty Mississippi (M-55) along its eastern border— Arkansas isn't always the first river thought of when it comes to commerce.
Actually though, there's a lot of work flowing by every day.
"We're talking about roughly 11 million tons of cargo shipped on the MKARNS annually," said Townsend, as he referred to the official name for the working river: the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. "That's steel and aggregate and petroleum. The types of things you wouldn't want on the interstate system."
Like America's highway systems— it's more than just roads, or in this case, a shipping navigation channel.
It takes technology to unlock America's interior, and the MKARNS has 18 locks and dams, man-made canals, and natural engineering.
Today, under the surface, there's a nine-foot channel for barges and tugs to plow through. But like lanes of I-30 that cross above it in Little Rock, the Arkansas River is due for an expansion, going three feet down to make the channel 12 feet deep.
"Very similar to widening the I-30, it's reached a capacity and so it's got to be bigger and wider to transport people in and out a Little Rock faster," said Townsend. "Same for the river system here. It's got additional capacity, and so we can put more commerce [on it] and goods shipped on it around the world."
Right now, the major bulk carriers on the Arkansas ship use a rig of 15 barges arranged in a three-by-five rectangle. A powerful push or tug boat propels it through the water.
Whatever is being moved, they load the barges with enough stuff to go no more than nine feet below the surface. Any more and they hit bottom.
A 12-foot channel would change that by allowing shippers to pile more cargo on the barge, go deeper down into the water, and thus ship more product and make more money.
"As it stands right now, the Arkansas River averages about 11 million tons of commodities shipped up and down the river system," Townsend said. "We believe when we go to a 12-foot channel, we'll see an increase of about 40 percent."
That should equal more than four million additional tons of goods a year.
Part of the Army Corps' mission is to keep the channel from getting too shallow at any point along the 445 miles of the system. That gives them a headstart while relying, for the most part, on a natural process that saves engineers from digging.
"It's called self-scouring," said Townsend, while pointing to some of the jetties, dikes, and natural embankments near the Big Dam Bridge. They act like a giant thumb over the end of a garden hose to generate higher pressure.
Ideally, they would create a faster river that will naturally carve the channel and send the silt and sand eventually out to sea.
"When you push all the water into the channel, it generates velocity, and it pushes the sand and sediment out," he said. "It's a big effort to dig up the Arkansas River system too, but what we want it to do is work for itself."
While the process works naturally, we will have to pay for all that infrastructure to make it happen. Startup funding totaling $92 million is coming from the "Infrastructure Law" passed by Congress and President Biden last year.
It shouldn't be as big a headache as widening a highway, and there won't be a glittering bridge when it's done. People probably won't notice it at all, but there should be a quiet payoff leading to a huge economic cash flow.
"Visually, you're gonna look at it and go, 'Well, what changed?'" said Townsend. "But the mariners are going to know what changed. The farmers when they're pushing out their agriculture, they're going to know what changed when more is moving."
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PHOENIX — A Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigation is underway after a person was found dead near the Arizona State Capitol grounds early Wednesday morning.
According to preliminary reports, Phoenix police officers discovered the body around 6:44 a.m. on Capitol property.
The cause of death is currently unknown, but the Maricopa County Medical Examiner has stepped in to learn more. Authorities haven't disclosed the person's identity at this time.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — A San Marcos resident is $1 million richer after claiming a winning Powerball ticket.
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched all five of the white ball numbers but not the red Powerball number in a Quick Pick ticket. This ticket was purchased at the Risen N Stop #2 off of North State Highway 123.
There were three other winners across Texas who also took home $1 million. Those winners were in Houston, Pleasanton and Forney.
After someone wins the jackpot, the Powerball is rolled back to $20 million and continues to grow until another winner is announced.
Powerball drawings are held each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. CT.
Since the first ticket was sold in 1992, Texas Lottery has generated $37.3 billion in revenue. The Texas Lottery has given $31.4 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which helps public education in the state.
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The former longtime mentor of gifted students at Lincoln Public Schools, who was arrested in February on child pornography allegations, now has been indicted in federal court for it.
Joseph Maciarz Jr., 62, made his first court appearance Tuesday, and his federal public defender entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf.
Maciarz is out of jail awaiting trial under federal supervision with the condition that he not use computers or any devices with Internet access or have any contact with minors.
In February, Nebraska State Patrol investigators arrested him after allegedly finding "numerous items of child pornography" while serving a search warrant at his Lincoln home.
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State prosecutors charged Maciarz with possession of child pornography.
In the affidavit for his arrest, State Patrol investigators said they got a search warrant for his home after his IP address was linked to the distribution of files of child pornography on an online file-sharing platform.
At least two of the files Maciarz shared depicted girls as young as 4 years old being sexually assaulted on camera, investigators alleged.
In an indictment unsealed this week, Maciarz stands accused of receiving child pornography between Jan. 1, 2022, and Feb. 1, 2023, and possessing child pornography on Feb. 1.
If convicted as charged, he could face a minimum of five years of imprisonment and up to 40 years.
Maciarz had been a contracted gifted mentor for LPS since December 1994, and most recently assigned to Sheridan Elementary School and Scott Middle School.
His employment with the district ended in January.
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DALLAS(KDAF)—Someone won $4 million playing the lottery in Dallas!
Texas Lottery announced that a person from Grand Prairie won $4 million in the second tier of the Mega Millions game. The winner asked to stay anonymous.
This ticket was able to match all five of the winning numbers from the July 25 drawing; those numbers were 3, 5, 6, 44, and 61 but they did not guess the mega ball number 25. It’s too bad the resident didn’t choose the mega plier number, because they would’ve won $4 million!
A $4 MILLION winning ticket for last night’s #MegaMillions drawing was sold in #AnnaTX!
— Texas Lottery (@TexasLottery) July 26, 2023
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The Texas Lottery reports a $4,000,000 winning Mega Millions sold in Anna, Texas. “A $4 MILLION winning ticket for last night’s #MegaMillions drawing was sold in #AnnaTX! #TexasLottery #Texas“, Texas Lottery tweeted.
A person purchased their ticket from 7 Eleven Convenience Store at 1510 West White St in Anna; the ticket was a Quick Pick.
The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $910 million. Jackpot’s cash value is $464.2 million.
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Richmond detectives identified the victim of Monday night's shooting in the Gilpin Court area.
Officers located an adult male, identified as Terrance Willis Jr., 18, of Richmond, down with an apparent gunshot wound, after responding to a report of a shooting around 10:41 p.m. on the 1300 block of Saint James Street.
Willis was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide.
The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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The Virginia Division of Capitol Police is asking motorists to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables inside them after one man was arrested for a series of break-ins along Capitol Square.
On July 19, a Capitol Police officer approached Preston A. Cantrell, 28, who was inside a sedan in a state parking lot on Governor Street. The officer ordered Cantrell out of the vehicle and placed him in custody.
Officers searched Cantrell and found several gift cards, two car keys and a small amount of cash, according to a police press release. Police say he admitted to entering several vehicles by pulling on their doors. Cantrell was charged with one count each of petit larceny and entering a vehicle with intent to commit a crime.
Preston A. Cantrell
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“Unfortunately, there’s typically an increase in property crimes in the summer months, and that’s especially true with car break-ins,” Capitol Police Chief John T. McKee said in a statement. “Securing your valuables and your vehicles can go a long way in preventing a crime before it ever gets started.”
Thefts from vehicles are up 21 percent in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to Richmond police data. Many of the thefts required no forced entry due to vehicles left unlocked.
“Our officers were able to catch someone in the act the other day, and for that, we owe thanks to some vigilant Capitol Square employees and our security partners,” McKee said. “Unfortunately, the vehicles he targeted were unlocked and easily accessible to him.”
Recognize these places? 26 photos from The Times-Dispatch archives
In June 1946, 3,000 Shriners staged a parade downtown as part of the 60th anniversary celebration for Richmond’s ACCA Temple. Nearly 300 candidates for admission to the temple were present for induction rites at the event. Here, the Richmond Guard of Honor marched in the parade.
Times-Dispatch
In September 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt, acting as the first woman delegate to the United Nations, spoke to an estimated 5,000 people at the Mosque (now Altria Theater) in Richmond. Her talk covered the work of the U.N., and she took hundreds of questions from the audience.
Staff
This February 1940 image shows the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new state library on Capitol Street near the Executive Mansion. The art-deco building was the library’s third location – it moved to its fourth and current site, at 800 E. Broad St., in 1997.
RTD Staff
In February 1944, a group of Lakeside air raid wardens rolled bandages for the Red Cross at the Hatcher Memorial Church on Dumbarton Road in Henrico County. During World War II, the sight of women in overalls doing what traditionally had been men’s jobs had grown familiar. And while the reverse was less common, the military’s need for surgical dressings prompted these men to help answer the call. They had taken first-aid courses, too.
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In March 1946, British wartime leader Winston Churchill’s trip to America included an address to the General Assembly. He waved to a crowd that waited in the rain to see him as his motorcade came through Capitol Square in Richmond.
Times-Dispatch
This April 1946 image shows members of the Girl Reserve Club at Maggie Walker High School in Richmond. Club activities included drama, knitting, glass painting, embroidery and sewing. From left were Laura Belle Manning, Marie Spurlock, Eloise Taylor and Gladys Claxton.
Times-Dispatch
In January 1948, a worker cleared snow from the Capitol Square walkways in downtown Richmond. The George Washington Equestrian Monument is in the background.
Staff photo
In March 1949, high water on Dock Street in downtown Richmond followed a brief flood that caused no damage. The James River crested at 13.1 feet during the afternoon but receded by 5 feet within hours.
Colognori
On Oct. 12, 1958, just before 2 p.m., a rare triple railroad crossing was organized in Richmond. Officials of the Southern, Seaboard, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads arranged for trains to cross simultaneously -- a staging they had done previously in 1911, 1926 and 1949. The event lured local and out-of-town rail enthusiasts.
Staff
In October 1954, Hurricane Hazel swept through Richmond and left its mark on the old Trinity Methodist Church on Church Hill. The steeple of the church, which by then was occupied by New Light Baptist Church, lost its top 25 feet. Despite pre-storm efforts to raise funds to restore the nearly 90-year-old spire, the hurricane damage was insurmountable, and the entire steeple was removed in 1955.
Staff
In January 1956, Virginia Union University basketball players listened to coach Tom Harris. From left are Junius Pretty, Steve Gwin, Carl Smith, Carl Draper and Ronald Bressant.
Staff
In January 1958, U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts was in Richmond to speak to the Woman’s Club about foreign policy with Russia. Douglas Southall Freeman’s widow, Inez, was president of the club and had a chance to visit with Kennedy.
Richmond Crawford Jr.
In May 1952, Richmond police Sgt. R.J. Primm made final adjustments to the pocketbook of policewoman Thelma Wilkinson, who was preparing for her first shift. The pocketbook was an important piece of the uniform, as it concealed a first-aid kit.
Staff
This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Rao’s Restaurant on the corner at left.
Staff
In May 1950, Willie Bradby (left) and Pamunkey Chief Tecumseh Deerfoot Cook checked a shad net on their reservation in King William County. The tribe had a profitable year from fishing, so it made a donation to the Richmond Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of tribe member Charles Bush, who had been killed in World War II. The chief noted that sick tribe members were treated at Richmond hospitals, so the Pamunkey wanted to help the construction effort.
RTD Staff
In April 1963, Laura Vietor was recognized for her longtime nursing work at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Richmond. She was awarded the Elizabeth D. Gibble Volunteer of the Year Award for her many years of service, which included full-time volunteer nursing even after retiring at age 65.
Joseph Colognori
In November 1961, Gov.-elect Albertis S. Harrison Jr. sat with wife Lacey (right) and daughter Toni. In a profile about the rising first family of Virginia, the three shared that they enjoyed playing bridge together, and Toni said she liked playing golf with her father while quizzing him about political affairs.
Staff photo
04-11-1965: New Ancarrow Ramp--Newton Ancarrow opened his boat launching facility on the James River at the foot of Maury St. this week as white perch and hickory shad anglers sought a Richmond access to the river. The 250-foot launching ramp is 42 feet wide. It is lighted and will be open 24 hours per day.
Max Ailor
In March 1966, mailroom workers prepared bundles of papers for the delivery trucks at Richmond Newspapers Inc. on Grace Street downtown. Today, the Richmond Times-Dispatch pressroom and mailroom are located in Hanover County.
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In May 1967, Old City Hall in Richmond was the backdrop for the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new City Hall building. The Gothic Revival structure at 10th and Broad streets was completed in the 1890s. The new, 21-story building was completed in 1971 and was Richmond’s tallest building for several years.
Don Pennell
In January 1966, Richmond Airport featured a new white fence that stretched 5,000 feet along U.S. Route 60 at the airport’s entrance in Henrico County. The $3,000 project was aimed at roadside beautification and runway security: The fence was expected to discourage spectators from walking across the airfield to watch takeoffs and landings.
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Rev. Goodwin Douglas marches at Farmville. He is pastor of Beulah A.M.E. Church.
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Tennis star Arthur Ashe Jr. admired his Eastern Grass Court Championship trophy at his home on Aug. 10, 1964. He was the sixth-ranked amateur in the nation that year and beat established players such as Dennis Ralston and Clark Graebner en route to the title.
MICHAEL O'NEIL
In August 1969, Main Street Station in downtown Richmond sparkled in the floodwaters left by Hurricane Camille. The James River peaked at 28.6 feet in the storm.
Bill Lane
In July 1948, Vincent K. Bass said goodbye to “Old 912,” an electric trolley car that had been in service in Richmond for nearly 40 years. Bass, a streetcar conductor for 42 years, was reluctantly learning to drive a bus – the following year, the city introduced a bus system to replace the streetcars. A contractor purchased this streetcar; the owner said he might use some of it for storage or as bunking quarters for some employees.
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In November 1951, the Virginia Teachers Association, an organization of black educators, held its annual convention at Virginia Union University in Richmond. Exhibits included one promoting the “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.” To help fund the purchase of the famed educator’s birthplace in Franklin County, commemorative U.S. half-dollar coins were minted between 1946 and 1951 to appeal to collectors. In 1956 – 100 years after his birth – the site was designated the Booker T. Washington National Monument.
Richmond Crawford Jr.
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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Knoxville. Could they bring malaria here, too?
Swatting away mosquitoes and scratching their itchy bites is bad enough. Now these annoying pests also have been found to carry at least one serious illnesses in Knoxville this summer.
Mosquitoes from the Inskip area of Knoxville recently tested positive for West Nile virus, the Knox County Health Department reported on July 26.
The health department will spray for mosquitoes in that area on July 27 between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., weather permitting, according to an announcement. Signs will be posted; residents are asked to stay inside during spraying and to keep pets inside or in backyards.
This week marks the first report of West Nile virus in the Knoxville area this summer, but the virus had already been found in mosquitoes in Nashville in June. Around the same time, the chance of another serious illness spread by mosquitoes was raised as cases of locally acquired malaria were reported in the United States for first time in 20 years.
The Knox County Health Department aims to test mosquitoes for illnesses at least once a week during mosquito season, which begins in early spring and lasts through the fall.
“Even though we have the mosquitoes capable of transmitting malaria here in East Tennessee, we are not concerned for local transmission currently as case counts remain low in more southern states,” KCHD spokesperson Kaylee Coffman told Knox News in a statement.
At least eight locally transmitted malaria cases have been reported in Texas and Florida this year. Locally acquired malaria occurs when an infected mosquito bites a person who has not recently traveled internationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Because localized malaria outbreaks are rare, last occurring in 2003, the Texas and Florida cases prompted the CDC to issue an alert for health officials about the risk as travel increased for the summer.
How are mosquitoes tested in Knox County?
Knox County Health Department sprays larvicide in approximately 100 locations, beginning in the spring, to prevent mosquito breeding. The department is currently collecting samples in 13 areas at least once a week. The samples are then sent to a Nashville lab to be tested for diseases.
Testing frequency during 2023 has been consistent with years past despite mosquito-borne illnesses being reported in middle Tennessee and other states.
When sampling results in a positive test of a mosquito-borne illness, as in Inskip recently, then the area where it was collected is sprayed to kill mosquitoes and larvae. A fog truck spraying insecticides within a one-mile area also is deployed.
Eight out of every 10 people infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms, the CDC states. Some people might get a fever or symptoms including headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.
Malaria symptoms include fever and flu-like illness, such as chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness, according to the CDC. It can become life-threatening if left untreated.
Should you be concerned about a rise in malaria cases?
Malaria was eliminated as major public health issue in the U.S. by the early 1950s, according to the CDC. Approximately 2,000 cases are reported in the country every year, primarily in returning international travelers and immigrants.
Despite the Florida and Texas cases, experts do not predict malaria will become a widespread concern in the United States. But climate change and warmer temperatures could bring more localized cases than have been reported in recent decades.
“I do not think malaria is going to gain a foothold,” Dr. Shauna Gunaratne, an expert in tropical medicine, told USA TODAY.
“However, we are anticipating a lot of travel this upcoming summer, and the CDC is advising people and health care providers to be vigilant about the possibility of more imported malaria cases,” she continued.
“We shouldn’t be surprised that we’re going to have sporadic outbreaks again. … The ingredients are here for transmission to happen, but we have a lot of safeguards," said Dr. Thom Eisele, professor and director of the Center for Applied Malaria Research and Evaluation at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm and humid weather. The number of "mosquito days” hasincreased by 16, on average, in more than 170 U.S. locations over the past several decades, according to a May 2023 report by the nonprofit climate science research organization Climate Central.
Effective safeguards in place in the U.S. include monitoring and testing mosquitoes and treatment with medicines, according to the CDC.
How to prevent mosquito swarms this summer
Mosquitoes require standing water to reproduce quickly and in large quantities. The CDC recommends emptying standing water from likely breeding grounds like tires, buckets, planters, flowerpot saucers, birdbaths and trash once a week.
“Mosquitoes like cool, shady places too,” KCHD spokesperson Kaylee Coffman said. “It's important to trim back hedges and keep grass cut. Wear mosquito repellent that contains DEET or other mosquito-repellent ingredients. Wear long sleeves and long pants when possible.”
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. Twitter @dturner1208.
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Toll cheats cost New Jersey more than $117 million last year, a chronic problem that officials say has become even worse since the pandemic.
Unpaid tolls totaled $47.2 million on the New Jersey Turnpike and $9 million on the Garden State Parkway in 2022, according to the Turnpike Authority, which runs both roads. Those numbers have increased over the past five years, officials said.
Meanwhile, toll violations have steadily increased on the Atlantic City Expressway over the past three years, costing the agency $1.88 million in 2022.
Losses from unpaid tolls cost the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey $36.58 million last year, agency figures show. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission reported a loss of $20 million in unpaid tolls in 2022.
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“It kind of spikes up in 2020,” John Hanson, CEO of the Delaware River Port Authority told NJ.com about the $3 million in unpaid tolls in 2022. “It seems with the pandemic, people have a little less tolerance for following the rules.”
Experts note that drivers who go through tolls without paying or don't pay bills they receive by mail ultimately hurt law-abiding drivers from a fairness standpoint. They also short agencies on revenue used to maintain their part of a states road system.
New Jersey is not alone in dealing with toll cheats. Officials in neighboring Pennsylvania reported in November that the amount of uncollected tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike had grown by nearly 50% over the past year, and a government audit urged the Turnpike Commission to address the problem and make changes to improve its finances.
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