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ATLANTA — Fourth of July is a time when people wear red, white and blue in spirit of the United States' Independence Day -- but that won't be the case for some this year as they try to send a strong message.
It all has to do with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and send abortion rights back to the states. As the decision came down just a few weeks ago, people say they are not feeling particularly patriotic this year.
"I think it's absolutely necessary for us to be taking a stand right now for this massive crisis in human rights and to be showing resistance in any way that we can," Baylie Berke said.
Berke said they are among the people who believe there's a lack of independence in 2022.
People who feel similarly are forming a movement on social media and calling on others to wear black on July 4 because of what they call a shortage of independence for women.
"I wear black to work any day, so I would definitely join in solidarity with the women's movement and support the protest against Roe versus Wade, because it's very sad," Ebony Jones said.
Others in Atlanta's midtown area hadn't heard of the movement, but are willing to join the message.
"Because I hadn't heard of it, I wasn't planning on it, but now that I hear about it, I might because I do support the cause," Ashmita Totada said.
Rallies with people wearing black are expected across the country, including in Georgia, on Monday to protest the nation's highest court overturning the 1973 ruling. Those in the Peach State said they're hoping the protest also solidifies their stance against Georgia's abortion law. which is currently caught up in the courts.
"Equality and equity is a good thing and something I stand behind definitely with my fellow women, people of color, gay, LGBTQIA, all of the things," Alexis Logwood said.
Georgia's heartbeat law would ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is usually around six weeks. However, several local mayors and district attorneys said they don't plan on enforcing it. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/wear-black-this-fourth-of-july-social-media-protest/85-a9b90e14-2dc3-47ef-a00b-ade874247c19 | 2022-07-04T01:30:19 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/wear-black-this-fourth-of-july-social-media-protest/85-a9b90e14-2dc3-47ef-a00b-ade874247c19 |
The Bismarck Tribune won’t publish a paper on Monday, July Fourth, but there will be an e-edition available online.
For the latest national, world and local news, go online at www.bismarcktribune.com. Readers can enjoy their favorite Monday comics and crosswords when they are published in Tuesday's edition of the Tribune.
-- Amy Dalrymple, Bismarck Tribune editor | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-tribune-wont-print-newspaper-july-4/article_9e303c0e-f972-11ec-9966-c76b6fc9bc71.html | 2022-07-04T01:37:47 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-tribune-wont-print-newspaper-july-4/article_9e303c0e-f972-11ec-9966-c76b6fc9bc71.html |
HOUSTON — New pictures released by the U.S. Marshals show agents leading Kaitlin Marie Armstrong through Bush Intercontinental Airport after arriving from Costa Rica.
Armstrong is expected to see a judge in Houston before being transferred to Austin.
The 34-year-old Armstrong is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Anna Moriah Wilson at a home in Austin back in May.
According to court documents, airline records show Armstrong flew from Austin to Houston on a Southwest Airlines flight on May 14. In Houston, she then connected to a flight at La Guardia in New York City.
Investigators believe she then flew to Costa Rica.
Agents say they were able to track Armstrong down and capture her at a hostel on Santa Teresa Beach on June 29.
"We know that she registered at specific yoga studios based on communication that was brought back to us here in the United States. So we knew she had a pattern of life, she was trying to extend that career possibly to be a yoga instructor, to get the knowledge of it," said Deputy Brandon Filla with the U.S. Marshal Service.
"The Marshals Service elevated the Kaitlin Armstrong investigation to major case status early in this investigation, which likely played a key role in her capture after a 43-day run,” said Susan Pamerleau, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas. “This is an example of combining the resources of local, state, federal and international authorities to apprehend a violent fugitive, bring an end to that run and hopefully a sense of closure to the victim’s family.”
Authorities say Armstrong sold her vehicle in the days after being questioned in Wilson's death.
U.S. Marshals say Armstrong had been signing up for yoga classes using the same alias she flew to Costa Rica under.
According to court records from Travis County, Armstrong will be held on a $3.5 million bond. If she posts that, she'll have to give up her passport and submit to GPS monitoring. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/kaitlin-marie-armstrong-captured/285-723252d4-6a27-437b-9e07-e89ad1cc6ead | 2022-07-04T01:38:57 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/kaitlin-marie-armstrong-captured/285-723252d4-6a27-437b-9e07-e89ad1cc6ead |
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — There are now four reported cases of monkeypox in the Tampa Bay region, with two cases out of Pinellas and Polk counties each, the Florida Department of Health's recent data shows.
Pinellas and Polk counties had their first reported confirmed case of monkeypox in June.
In Florida, there have been 51 cases of monkeypox, the state's department of health says.
There have been no deaths in the state and country and health officials in the U.S. say the risk to the American public is low, but they are taking steps to assure people that medical measures are in place to deal with the growing problem.
However, the World Health Organization is considering declaring the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox a global emergency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says some symptoms of monkeypox to look out for include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches and backache
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Chills
- Exhaustion
- A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appear on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.
- The rash goes through different stages before healing completely. This process can take several weeks.
The CDC also says the overall threat of monkeypox is low because it's a rare disease and doesn't spread easily without close contact.
The White House says 56,000 doses of the two-dose JYNNEOS vaccine will be shipped out immediately and Florida is expected to be one of the first states to receive doses of the monkeypox vaccine because of its case numbers.
Health officials suggest anyone who tests positive or is exposed should get the shot. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/monkeypox-cases-double-pinellas-polk-counties/67-9ed113b4-f12d-4b8b-81e1-87cee0b77af6 | 2022-07-04T01:39:29 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/monkeypox-cases-double-pinellas-polk-counties/67-9ed113b4-f12d-4b8b-81e1-87cee0b77af6 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Hamilton Pool Preserve reopened to swimmers Friday following a bacteria-based closure in June.
Hector Nieto, Travis County public information officer, said test results returned Thursday confirmed safe bacteria levels in the water.
However, some parts of the pool are still closed due to falling rocks, according to the pool's website. The issue of falling rocks stems from the February 2021 ice storm, which forced the pool to close from then to this past May. During that time, University of Texas at Austin researchers assessed the overhang and grotto.
The pool reopened in late May and then closed again mid-June because of bacteria. Swimming availability is determined by bacteria as well as rain and other uncontrollable factors, according to the pool's website. Reservations are required to visit the preserve.
"We know that their space is limited and we want to make certain that anyone who does visit our park has an enjoyable experience. If there are too many people in the park, it becomes difficult to manage and so we do this to not just ensure safety and swimmers but also to make certain that the experience is enjoyable," Nieto said.
On Wednesday, Hays County officials announced that Jacob's Well, another popular swimming destination in the area, also closed due to bacteria threats.
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HALTOM CITY, Texas — Haltom City police have released surveillance video of an "ambush" shooting that left three officers injured on Saturday night. Prior to officers arriving, the suspect had killed two people at a home, police said.
During an update on Sunday, police released more details on the shooting incident, including the identities of those involved, that led to a heavy police presence at a neighborhood for hours.
Police said they responded to a home at around 6:45 p.m. Saturday in the 5700 block of Diamond Oaks Drive. A man and woman were found fatally shot at the home, police said.
According to police, an elderly neighbor had called 911 but was also shot by the suspect. The neighbor was hospitalized and is expected to be okay.
In a news conference on Sunday, police showed video of officers responding to the scene. The video shows three officers walking down the street before shots were fired.
Police said the suspect shot at the officers, which led to an exchange of gunfire. The video shows one of the three officers staying down on the street while the other two ran for cover.
One other officer appeared to be injured as he took cover behind a nearby car. More officers could be seen entering the area with their weapons drawn.
"This was an ambush situation," Haltom City Police Chief Cody Phillips said.
Three officers were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. They were identified as Cpl. Zach Tabler and officers Tim Barton and Jose Avila.
One of the officers was shot in the arm, finger and leg, another in both legs, and the third was hit in the thigh.
Police said the suspect, later identified as Edward Freyman, 28, fled the area, which led to authorities asking residents in the area of Glenview Drive and Denton Highway to stay indoors.
Freyman was eventually found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound about a mile from the initial scene in the 3900 block of Golden Oaks Drive. He was found with a "military-style rifle" and a handgun, according to police.
The victims who were found dead at the home of the initial call were identified as Amber Tsai, 32, and Collin Davis, 33. The relationship between the suspect and victims are unknown, but police said they knew each other.
Chief Phillips said that numerous homes and vehicles were struck by bullets during the incident. There were no other injuries reported from nearby residents.
Phillips estimated hundreds of rounds were fired in total during the incident.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
One neighbor spoke to WFAA about witnessing the shooting.
"I heard a neighbor across the street just screaming, 'Get down, go inside' and it hit," Krystyn Rodriguez said. "We're all still processing. We haven't really come to terms that this has really occurred." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/video-released-gunman-ambush-shooting-haltom-city-officers/287-513d74e5-84d3-42c4-8d96-31e554387b12 | 2022-07-04T01:42:04 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/video-released-gunman-ambush-shooting-haltom-city-officers/287-513d74e5-84d3-42c4-8d96-31e554387b12 |
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An Indiana company has started construction on a 192-unit affordable housing project near Southwest 27th and West B streets called Union at Middle Creek.
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An Indiana company has started construction on a 192-unit affordable housing project near Southwest 27th and West B streets called Union at Middle Creek.
Construction has started on what will be one of the largest affordable housing projects in Lincoln in recent history.
The Annex Group announced Tuesday that it has secured necessary funding and work has begun on Union at Middle Creek, a 192-unit apartment complex on 14 acres at 2643 W. Timberlake Drive, which is near Southwest 27th and West B streets.
The complex will have one-, two- and three-bedroom units targeted to people making no more than 60% of Lincoln's median income, which as of 2020 was $33,768 for one person and $48,240 for a family of four. It also will have amenities that include a clubhouse, fitness center, nature trail, a balcony or patio for all units and limited private carport parking.
In December, the City Council approved issuing $30 million in housing revenue bonds for the $34.4 million project, which the Annex Group will pay off in large part using federal housing tax credits. While the city acts as a conduit to facilitate the bonds, it does not have any financial liability for them.
Union at Middle Creek is the third project to take advantage of the bonds since the city adopted its Coordinated Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2020, and it is by far the largest. The others are Gatehouse Rows, a 98-unit complex at 36th and R streets, and a 94-unit complex at the former Veterans Hospital near 70th and O streets.
This is the first project in Nebraska for the Annex Group, which has developed affordable housing projects in other college towns, where company representatives say affordable housing for working residents is often lacking.
“When developing properties, we first and foremost look at the housing need in the area,” Kyle Bach, CEO of the Annex Group, said in a news release. “Due to a number of reasons — including the prominence of the University of Nebraska that employs a large percentage of the local population, but also puts a strain on the rental market — we knew Lincoln was a good fit for more rental housing that is affordable."
The company, which is based in Indiana, said it expects the complex to open sometime in early 2024.
A new 450-foot pedestrian bridge now spans a section of old highway and railroad tracks in Valley, essentially connecting area schools to the local YMCA.
An Indiana company has started construction on a 192-unit affordable housing project near Southwest 27th and West B streets called Union at Middle Creek.
An Indiana company has started construction on a 192-unit affordable housing project near Southwest 27th and West B streets called Union at Middle Creek. | https://journalstar.com/business/local/construction-starts-on-one-of-the-largest-affordable-housing-complexes-in-lincoln/article_2340d1bf-09f9-5f90-830d-fa230a6512ae.html | 2022-07-04T01:43:10 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/business/local/construction-starts-on-one-of-the-largest-affordable-housing-complexes-in-lincoln/article_2340d1bf-09f9-5f90-830d-fa230a6512ae.html |
Host families are still needed for a girl from Germany, and a boy from France who are attending school in the Kenosha Unified School District starting this fall.
Marena, 17, from Germany, and Lou, 17, from France, need host families in Kenosha. They will pay all expenses and have medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about American culture.
Families can contact Carrie at schulzcarr@aol.com or text 414-899-3890 for more information.
IN PHOTOS: REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone, left, brother Malcolm, second from left, and sister Ardis Mahone-Mosley, second from right, stand with Bryan Albrecht, right, Mahone Fund president and outgoing Gateway Technical College president and CEO. Albrecht was presented with the organization's Living Legend Community Award, which will now bear his name, at the Mahone Fund's Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" dinner Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
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REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone, left, with Bryan Albrecht, Mahone Fund president and outgoing Gateway Technical College president and CEO. Albrecht was presented with the organization’s Living Legend Community Award, which will now bear his name, at the Mahone Fund’s Reaching for Rainbows “Pursuit of Excellence” dinner Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone, left, addresses a sold-out crowd during the organization's Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" dinner Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Behind him are his sister, Ardis Mahone-Mosley, second from right, and Bryan Albrecht, right, Mahone Fund president and outgoing Gateway Technical College president and CEO. Albrecht was presented with the organization's Living Legend Community Award, which will now bear his name going forward.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone, left, with Bryan Albrecht, Mahone Fund president and out-going Gateway Technical College president and CEO. Albrecht was the presented with the organization's Living Legend Community Award, which will now bear his name, at the Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" dinner Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone, left, with Bryan Albrecht, Mahone Fund president and out-going Gateway Technical College president and CEO. Albrecht was the presented with the organization's Living Legend Community Award, which will now bear his name, at the Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" dinner Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Reuther High School senior Kiara Rios Bradford High School senior left, smiles as Kenosha Unified Interim Superintendent Bethany Ormseth presents her with the Mahone Fund's CEO scholarship award during the Reaching for Rainbows dinner Tuesday night, April 12, 2022. Rios plans to study business and will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in the fall.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
LakeView Technology Academy senior DaRon Green is emotional as Kenosha Unified Interim Superintendent Bethany Ormseth presents him with the Mahone Fund's CEO Scholarship during the Reaching for Rainbows dinner Tuesday night, April 12, 2022. Green plans to study civil rights law and will be attending Xavier University in Cincinnati in in the fall.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Bradford High School senior Christopher Lyons gives his acceptance speech for his award for full tuition to Carthage College during the Reaching for Rainbows dinner Tuesday night, April 12, 2022. Lyons plans to study business and finance and will be attending Carthage beginning in the fall.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Bradford High School senior Christopher Lyons, left, smiles as Kenosha Unified Interim Superintendent Bethany Ormseth presents him with a scholarship for full tuition to Carthage College during the Mahone Fund's Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" dinner Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Lyons plans to study business and finance and will be attending Carthage beginning in the fall.
Terry Flores
REACHING FOR RAINBOWS 2022
Reaching for Rainbows "Pursuit of Excellence" scholarship and award winners among others line up following the banquet held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Back row (left), scholarship winners Grace Ziegelbauer, Yesenia Muma, Gracie Underwood, Leslie Sauceda, Haylee Applegate, Ashley Osorio, Heaven Williams, Stefinie Washington, Tiffany Villalobos, Lauryn Johnson and Living Legend Community Award honoree Bryan Albrecht, Mahone Fund president. Front row (left) Shebaniah Muhammad, Executive Director, 21st Century Preparatory School, UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford, Terri Wruck, co-chair of the Mahone Scholarship Committee, scholarship winners Christopher Lyons, Kiara Rios, Tra'Shawn Gordon, DaRon Green and Justus Wilhoit, Ardis Mahone-Mosley, Malcolm Mahone, Carthage College President John Swallow and Mahone Fund Chairman Tim Mahone.
Terry Flores
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TRAFALGAR, Ind. — Fireworks that had already been ignited and were left out caused a barn fire in Johnson County early Sunday morning, authorities said.
An on-duty Johnson County deputy was on patrol just before 5 a.m. when he noticed a small fire on a barn's porch.
He alerted dispatchers, who called in firefighters from several local agencies, including members of the Trafalgar Fire Department.
The Trafalgar Fire Department shared pictures of the flames, which ended up engulfing the whole barn.
Firefighters used water from a nearby pond to put out the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.
PHOTOS: Barn ablaze after exploded fireworks reignite
The fire department said investigators ruled the fire accidental, with the cause being identified as "fireworks-related."
The homeowner set off fireworks Saturday night then let them sit in the driveway for an hour before moving them to the porch of the barn.
The fire started several hours later.
Firefighters urge the public to be safe when celebrating this weekend. One way to do that is by always putting fireworks in water after setting them off. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/johnson-county-barn-fire-caused-by-fireworks-trafalgar-fire-department-says/531-3b8136cc-aed4-4ef8-995a-99ae0dd120fd | 2022-07-04T01:51:18 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/johnson-county-barn-fire-caused-by-fireworks-trafalgar-fire-department-says/531-3b8136cc-aed4-4ef8-995a-99ae0dd120fd |
HOUSTON — New pictures released by the U.S. Marshals show agents leading Kaitlin Marie Armstrong through Bush Intercontinental Airport after arriving from Costa Rica.
Armstrong is expected to see a judge in Houston before being transferred to Austin.
The 34-year-old Armstrong is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Anna Moriah Wilson at a home in Austin back in May.
According to court documents, airline records show Armstrong flew from Austin to Houston on a Southwest Airlines flight on May 14. In Houston, she then connected to a flight at La Guardia in New York City.
Investigators believe she then flew to Costa Rica.
Agents say they were able to track Armstrong down and capture her at a hostel on Santa Teresa Beach on June 29.
"We know that she registered at specific yoga studios based on communication that was brought back to us here in the United States. So we knew she had a pattern of life, she was trying to extend that career possibly to be a yoga instructor, to get the knowledge of it," said Deputy Brandon Filla with the U.S. Marshal Service.
"The Marshals Service elevated the Kaitlin Armstrong investigation to major case status early in this investigation, which likely played a key role in her capture after a 43-day run,” said Susan Pamerleau, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas. “This is an example of combining the resources of local, state, federal and international authorities to apprehend a violent fugitive, bring an end to that run and hopefully a sense of closure to the victim’s family.”
Authorities say Armstrong sold her vehicle in the days after being questioned in Wilson's death.
U.S. Marshals say Armstrong had been signing up for yoga classes using the same alias she flew to Costa Rica under.
According to court records from Travis County, Armstrong will be held on a $3.5 million bond. If she posts that, she'll have to give up her passport and submit to GPS monitoring. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/kaitlin-marie-armstrong-captured/285-723252d4-6a27-437b-9e07-e89ad1cc6ead | 2022-07-04T01:51:24 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/kaitlin-marie-armstrong-captured/285-723252d4-6a27-437b-9e07-e89ad1cc6ead |
AKRON, Ohio — The following blog is providing updates on the unfolding story of the Jayland Walker shooting by Akron police. Walker died early Monday morning after he was shot by officers amid an overnight chase.
Shortly after Sunday's 1 p.m. press conference, the City of Akron released additional footage from the bodycams of multiple police officers. Walker's body was not blurred in this video and the video footage shows him being shot several times, including after he first fell to the ground. 3News will keep that video posted for 48 hours in the video player below.
*Warning: the video is extremely graphic in nature and may be upsetting to viewers*
Sunday - 7:52 p.m.
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has issued a statement following the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker:
“The death of Jayland Walker is a tragedy. The Walker family and the entire Akron community deserve a thorough and transparent investigation of why we are mourning yet another young, Black life cut short. This is every Black parent’s worst fear of what a traffic stop will turn into.”
Sunday - 7:15 p.m.
Our Neil Fischer is following a protest in Akron that is proceeding along Copley Road and headed toward the John R. Buchtel Community Learning Center.
Sunday - 6:45 p.m.
We've captured images of Sunday's demonstrations throughout downtown Akron. Check out our photo gallery below:
PHOTOS: Demonstrations in Akron following release of Jayland Walker bodycam video
Sunday - 6 p.m.
Here is the latest reporting from 3News amid the Jayland Walker story:
Mark Naymik takes a closer look at the bodycam video that was released by the Akron Police Department.
Amani Abraham was at the Walker family attorney's press conference following the release of the police bodycam video.
And Emma Henderson and Neil Fischer were live on the streets of downtown Akron as demonstrations continue:
Sunday - 5 p.m.
As demonstrations continue in downtown Akron after the release of the Jayland Walker bodycam shooting video, 3News' Russ Mitchell is providing continuing coverage at WKYC.com. You can watch the video in the player below:
3News' Brandon Simmons also captured drone footage of the demonstration.
Sunday - 3:15 p.m.
The Akron RubberDucks have announced that they have postponed the "Let Three-Dom Ring" movie and fireworks that was scheduled for this evening at Canal Park out of respect "for the city-wide day of mourning."
Monday's game between the RubberDucks and the Altoona Curve that is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. is still on as scheduled, as is the postgame fireworks.
Sunday - 2:45 p.m.
3News reporters Neil Fischer and Emma Henderson are monitoring demonstrations being held outside of the Akron Justice Center.
Sunday - 2:33 p.m.
The Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge 7 has released a statement after the body cam video of the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker was released.
"This incident is a tragedy for our entire community, including the family of Jayland Walker, as well as all of the officers involved," the FOP stated, adding that every officer involved is cooperating with the independent investigation conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
"We believe the independent investigation will justify the officers' actions, including the number of shots fired," the FOP continued. "The decision to deploy lethal force as well as the number of shots fired is consistent with use of force protocols and officers' training."
You can read the entire statement here.
Sunday - 2:15 p.m.
Reaction is starting to come in after the Jayland Walker press conference held by Akron officials.
"As we await to receive the additional details provided by the BCI investigation, I echo the sentiments of the Walker family and City of Akron leaders to remain peaceful," Rep. Shontel Brown
"I encourage you to not watch the video. Too much trauma, too many triggers (psychologically and literally). We’ve seen devastating horrors. We’ve endured generational cruelty. Lift his family up," Bernice King (daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Prior to the start of the briefing, Akron native and four-time NBA MVP LeBron James tweeted the following: "I 🙏🏾 for my city today!"
Sunday - 2:05 p.m.
The attorney for the Jayland Walker family, Robert DiCello, is holding a briefing outside of the Firestone Community Center in Akron in response to the release of the body cam footage of the fatal shooting earlier this afternoon.
DiCello told reporters that today's presentation of the video "was different from the presentation we received" last week. At that time, DiCello says Chief Mylett told him and Jayland Walker's family he "did not see the movement that would've put these officers in fear."
Sunday - 2 p.m.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released a statement after the release of the Akron police body cam video of the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker.
“People want and deserve answers, and they shall have them. BCI will conduct a complete, fair and expert investigation,” Yost said. “Body-worn camera footage is just one view of the whole picture – before drawing conclusions, the full review must take place.”
The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handing the investigation. Yost noted that the investigative file will be made public at the conclusion of the case, a practice his office began last year.
“The goal is the truth, and we need to talk to anyone who knows anything. Silence will never produce justice," Yost added.
RELATED: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issues statement on shooting death of Jayland Walker by Akron police
Sunday - 1:35 p.m.
Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett has just completed playing the body cam video containing footage of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker. Mylett confirmed several key points before answering questions from reporters:
- Eight officers were involved in the fatal shooting
- It is unknown exactly how many rounds were fired at Walker. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office has reported that he sustained 60 wounds. However the number of entry and exit wounds need to be confirmed.
- At the time of the shooting, Walker was unarmed. Police discovered his gun, a loaded magazine, and a gold ring in the car.
- One officer determined that Walker still had a pulse after the shooting. He died after Akron EMS crews arrived.
Sunday - 1 p.m.
The city of Akron is holding a briefing at Firestone Community Center with more details on the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker. Mayor Dan Horrigan, deputy mayor Marco Summerville, and police chief Steve Mylett are all speaking prior to the release of the body cam video.
You can watch the briefing, anchored by 3News' Russ Mitchell in the player below. WARNING: Images and video will contain disturbing and graphic content.
Sunday - 11:37 a.m.
3News' Russ Mitchell will host a live stream of the 1 p.m. press conference in Akron. During the press conference, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett will release new details about the shooting and the bodycam footage. The press conference can be watched on 3News' YouTube Page and wkyc.com.
Sunday - 8:11 a.m.
The Akron Police Department is setting up barriers prior to a 10 a.m. protest that is planned. The protest is planned to take place outside the Akron Justice Center.
Sunday - 7:22 a.m.
As the public braces for the bodycam footage to be released at 1 p.m., multiple groups have planned protests and marches calling for justice for Jayland Walker. 3News' Lindsay Buckingham shares details of what the public can expect:
Saturday - 11:00 p.m.
3News reporter Emma Henderson warns that the footage that is set to be released on Sunday is very graphic and "very difficult to watch". Please be advised if planning to view the video.
The video will show in graphic detail a number of officers firing at Walker.
Saturday - 2:58 p.m.
A group of pastors and people gathered to march from Second Baptist Church in Akron to the Akron Justice Center. The groups of people called for justice in the death of Jayland Walker.
DISCLAIMER: 3News live-streamed the event and can be watched in the video player below. Footage may contain offensive language.
Saturday - 10:09 a.m.
A Peaceful Community March and Rally in Akron is planned for Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Akron NAACP will hold a peaceful march that will follow the 1 p.m. press conference where city officials release the body camera video to the public.
The march will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Quaker Station and end with a rally at Akron City Hall.
Speakers at the rally include the following:
- Akron NAACP
- ACLU Ohio
- Ohio Poverty Law Center
- The Freedom BLOC
- Black Elected Officials of Summit County
- Faith Community
Friday - 11:10 p.m.
Jayland Walker was involved in a chase with law enforcement less than 24 hours before leading Akron police on a high-speed pursuit that ended with him being shot and killed by eight officers, 3News Investigates has learned.
In addition, 3News Investigates has now confirmed that two Akron police officers initially used non-lethal Tasers before eight officers fired their service weapons over 90 times, killing Walker and striking his body over 60 times.
A New Franklin police officer tried to stop Walker's 2005 Buick sedan for having a broken taillight and license plate bulb as it left a Subway sandwich shop at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. The driver did not stop, but instead drove away on Manchester Road at speeds approaching 50 mph. The officer ended the chase in less than three minutes as the driver passed the Akron suburb’s border.
Watch Marisa Saenz's story below:
Friday - 11:05 p.m.
Emma Henderson caught up with Jeremy Caudill, the owner of Melanie Lake in Springfield Township. Caudill has been fielding phone calls ever since Akron's Rib, White and Blue was called off, offering food vendors an opportunity to post up at his property. He has ample space and hungry swimmers, and knows what the workers are going through.
Friday - 10:30 p.m.
A march on behalf of Jayland Walker is being planned for Saturday afternoon. Dr. Roderick C. Pounds, Pastor at Second Baptist Church in Akron, posted on Facebook that the march will begin at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church at 690 South Main Street. The march will then proceed to the Akron Justice Center before going back to the church. "We will march in Peace, but also in Power and Purpose," Pounds writes in his Facebook post.
Friday - 7:30 p.m.
During Friday evening's edition of "Front Row," 3News' Marisa Saenz spoke with two people have already seen the Akron Police Department's body cam video of shooting death of Jayland Walker: Walker family member and Pastor Robert DeJournett and Walker family attorney Robert DiCello. DeJournett, in particular, called the footage "troubling."
"I was shocked," DeJournett said of the video. "I was really caught off guard. They tried to prepare us that the video was troubling. The first word out of my mouth was 'Jesus.' I just broke down."
Friday - 5:30 p.m.
Rep. Shontel Brown has issued a statement in the aftermath of the death of Jayland Walker.
“I join with so many in the Akron community in mourning the death of Jayland Walker, who was revered as ‘a neighbor, brother, and nephew’ and, I’m sure, so much more,” said Brown, whose 11th Congressional District includes Akron. “I am gravely concerned about the killing of a young Black man at the hands of police, especially as it happens all too often across this country. As we await further details regarding the shooting, I urge the City of Akron and its Police Department to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to fully inform Mr. Walker’s family and our community and ensure accountability.”
In addition, the Black Elected Officials of Summit County (BEOSC) are calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Walker's shooting. BEOSC President and Summit County Councilwoman Veronica Sims said:
"As Black people, we are too often considered suspect and perceived as threatening, which is why the killing of Mr. Walker is so disturbing. After being shot 60 times, police still deemed it necessary to bind his hands in cuffs. Mr. Walker was already dead. When are we not a threat? The Summit County Black Elected Officials offer our sincerest condolences to the loved ones of Jayland and assure that we will be vigilant and watchful as the investigation details unfold."
Friday - 5:00 p.m.
We have team coverage on the Walker story to kick off Friday's edition of 3News' 'What's New.' Marisa Saenz spoke with Robert DiCello, the attorney representing the Walker family. DiCello is among those who have already seen the raw video of the shooting of Jayland Walker.
"It's difficult to watch," DiCello said. "I'm here because the family wants me to tell Northeast Ohio, please do not meet violence with violence. The family doesn't want a violent reaction, they just want peace, dignity and justice for Jayland."
DiCello adds that the video also contradicts the Akron Police Department's version of the shooting, which stated that Walker's actions posed a "deadly threat" to police. "The shooting is not justified based on what the video shows," DiCello said. "He makes no gesture. He doesn't point at them (officers). He's seen running away when the gunfire erupts. That's it."
Meanwhile, Amani Abraham spoke with Akron NAACP President Judi Hill, who spoke about the Walker family's request for peace and understanding.
Neil Fischer also provided coverage of Friday's protests in Akron
Friday - 12:30 p.m.
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Steve Mylett will hold a 1 p.m. press conference on Sunday, July 3, that "will provide further details of the officer-involved shooting of Jayland Walker."
"Chief Mylett will be meeting with members of the Walker family and their representation before the press conference to allow them the opportunity to review the footage before the media and public," according to a press release sent early Friday afternoon from city officials.
Earlier Friday, 3News’ Austin Love witnessed trucks being used to block some streets downtown (East Bowery / High), but he later reported the truck was moved to allow traffic to pass around 8:30 a.m.
It comes after a protest was held in the area Thursday in response to Walker's death. He died early Monday morning after he was shot by police amid an overnight chase.
In response to the situation, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced the city’s Rib, White and Blue Festival has been canceled for the entire July 4 holiday weekend.
“I completely understand that some residents and guests will be disappointed by the decision to cancel the festival this holiday weekend,” Mayor Horrigan said in a statement Thursday. “Independence Day is meant to be a celebration and a time of gathering with friends and family. Unfortunately, I feel strongly that this is not the time for a city-led celebration.”
That also means no holiday weekend activities will be held downtown at Lock 3. Mayor Horrigan’s office says all vendors and musical acts will be “compensated accordingly.”
“The city encourages residents and guests to find other opportunities for their weekend plans,” city officials noted.
The community fireworks scheduled for Patterson Park and near the former Rubber Bowl will still go on as planned at 9:45 p.m. Monday.
3News' Investigates confirmed Wednesday that Walker was struck dozens of times as more than 90 shots were fired by eight police officers. Officers say Walker made a motion that caused them to fear for their lives.
At some point, police say Walker fired a gun during the situation.
"The gun Walker is believed to have fired was still in his car," according sources in previous reporting from Phil Trexler and Marisa Saenz of 3News' Investigates. "Shell casings from his gun were found inside his car and on the roadway near state Route 8, police sources told 3News Investigates."
The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is the department’s policy.
Akron police are expected to release body camera footage of the incident in the coming days.
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- RELATED: 3News Investigates: 8 Akron police officers fired 90-plus shots during confrontation with fleeing motorist
Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous story on June 30, 2022. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/trucks-blocking-akron-streets-roads-closed-police-shooting-death-jayland-walker/95-072a35fd-30b1-4632-99b1-db345291d528 | 2022-07-04T01:51:30 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/trucks-blocking-akron-streets-roads-closed-police-shooting-death-jayland-walker/95-072a35fd-30b1-4632-99b1-db345291d528 |
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A 52-year-old man was killed in an Osceola County Crash on Sunday when he lost control of his vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man was driving northbound on Pleasant Hill Road in the outside when he lost control, struck a curb, ran off the road, and crashed into a tree, troopers said.
The impact caused the car to overrun and collide with an electric utility pole, troopers said.
The man was pronounced dead on scene, according to troopers.
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19-year-old dead after shooting Sunday in downtown Detroit
A 19-year-old man died in a shooting near Cadillac Square in Detroit early Sunday, police said.
The man was shot around 3:30 a.m. in the area of Bates and Cadillac Square. The victim and his friends had an argument with another group downtown, police said, and an unidentified male started firing shots.
Police said two suspects, both male, were in a gray 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Michigan license plate EMK8273. One suspect has been identified; the other has not, police said.
Identities of the victim and suspects have not been released.
The person "should be considered armed and dangerous," the Detroit Police Department said in a news release of the suspect not identified. Police are asking for help from those with information about the incident.
Detroit police can be reached at (313) 267-4600 and anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/03/shooting-sunday-downtown-detroit-19-year-old-dead/7800994001/ | 2022-07-04T02:09:10 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/03/shooting-sunday-downtown-detroit-19-year-old-dead/7800994001/ |
On the eve of July Fourth, nature bestowed on Washington an almost idyllic afternoon that in its sunny benevolence gave few clues to the atmospheric fireworks beheld in parts of the area a few hours earlier.
In the relatively confined zones deluged late Saturday and early Sunday, intense rain quickly overwhelmed Rock Creek in the District and Sligo Creek in Maryland. Rescuers aided occupants of stalled cars near both, authorities said.
Within a couple of hours, the water surging down Rock Creek at Joyce Road was 100 times greater, according to U.S. Geological Survey data.
While turbulent drama played out in some places overnight, much of Northern Virginia and downtown D.C. saw little or nothing.
But even in downtown, where a few clouds floated in a blue afternoon sky, signs could be seen. Beneath the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, Rock Creek rushed toward the Potomac River, brown with silty runoff, and foaming over and around rocks in the creekbed. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/bright-sunday-belied-furiously-stormy-overnight-hours/2022/07/03/d2b9ecd2-fb29-11ec-87e4-55be07124164_story.html | 2022-07-04T02:17:41 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/bright-sunday-belied-furiously-stormy-overnight-hours/2022/07/03/d2b9ecd2-fb29-11ec-87e4-55be07124164_story.html |
CROWN POINT — The line for food was long, but friendly faces weren't hard to find Sunday at the annual citywide picnic at Bulldog Park.
Among the first to greet picnic-goers as they filled their plates was Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, who served up pulled pork.
More than 20 workers, including city department heads, city employees and volunteers, were prepared to feed up to 2,000 people, he said.
Workers grilled up hamburgers, hot dogs and Polish sausages, doled out scoops of potato salad and pulled pork, and handed out chips, drinks and dessert.
Land, who served as the city's police chief for 17 years before he was selected mayor in June, said he loves his new role.
"I'm totally blessed and humbled to have this opportunity to continue to serve the community," he said.
Residents from all over the Region were welcome at the all-you-can-eat event.
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Rachel Walker and Jennifer Wagdeman, both of Crown Point, sat together with others a picnic table.
Wagdeman said the event was a nice way to enjoy the weather with friends.
Walker, a teacher for the Crown Point Community School Corp., said she enjoyed seeing some of her students.
"I just like to come out and spend time with friends and family," she said.
As he served up potato salad, Councilman Scott Evorik, R-At large, said he volunteered for the event to give back to his community and talk with constituents.
Karen Marben, the city's human resources director, said she was enjoying the friendly atmosphere as she handed out bags of chips.
"I like everything about this event," she said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/watch-now-crown-point-serves-up-food-fun-at-citywide-picnic/article_cc01fe10-fe8f-5a5b-91e7-d4af07aa6027.html | 2022-07-04T02:19:05 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/watch-now-crown-point-serves-up-food-fun-at-citywide-picnic/article_cc01fe10-fe8f-5a5b-91e7-d4af07aa6027.html |
MOOSIC, Pa. — The Lackawanna County Coroners Office says a 63-year-old Michigan man has died while attending the Peach Festival on Montage Mountain.
Officials say the man was found suffering from cardiac arrest around 12:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, first responders attempted to help the man, but he was declared dead shortly after.
The man's identity has not yet been released. It is under investigation by the Lackawanna County Coroner.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead after firefighters across Luzerne County came together to put out what they say is one of the worst house fires they've seen in their careers.
Black smoke filled the air as flames tore through several homes on Palmer Street in Plymouth Sunday morning calling for a massive response from fire departments across Luzerne County, closing several streets in the borough.
"About 9:30 a.m. this morning we were called for a working fire with a possible entrapment. Upon arrival of the first engine, we had heavy fire on a double block from the porch all the way to the second floor," said Robert Palchanis, Plymouth Borough Assistant Fire Chief.
Four buildings were involved in the fire including eight homes, as they were all double-block homes. All but one are now considered uninhabitable.
"Two fully involved double blocks from the beginning. It started in the 401/403 house. We did have some damage to the side which is another double block and probably a total loss," said Assistant Chief Palchanis.
Nearly a dozen are displaced now because of the fire. All but one resident was able to make it out safely.
"We did have a confirmed entrapment. due to the fire load, and the amount of fire, we were not able to make fire entry at the time. We strictly went defensive," said Assistant Chief Palchanis.
The Luzerne County coroner confirms one person died in the fire, their identity if not being released at this time.
More than a dozen different fire companies spent hours treating the flames with two firemen suffering heat exhaustion.
"Wearing all this gear, the humidity, the heat, it takes a toll on us which is why two guys went down," explained Assistant Chief Palchanis.
However, the fire departments greatly appreciate how the local residents stepped up to help despite not having power for seven hours, "It helped us immensely with the manpower but unfortunately we did lose two houses due to it. So with all the outside help, it was greatly appreciated," said Assistant Chief Palchanis.
The state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. An autopsy for the victim is scheduled for Monday morning.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A woman has been arrested in South Williamsport after a crash at the World of Little League Museum.
Police arrived around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon to find a car had crashed into the lobby of the museum.
Police say no one was hurt and the woman now faces multiple felony charges in South Williamsport.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As families are spending their time outdoors, It is important to remind ourselves to keep our furry friends safe indoors.
KSN News talked with the Kansas Humane Society, who say this is one of the most stressful holidays of the year for our 4-legged friends.
Lucas Shaver is one of the adoption counselors at the Kansas Humane Society and says every year, from the 3rd through the 6th of July, approximately 30% of animals escape or go missing.
That is why it is important to keep your furry friends inside during those days. If you are planning on setting off fireworks near your home, keep your pet busy inside. Turning on the tv and giving them a treat of simply being inside with them will help keep them distracted. It is also important for people to watch what is around your animal. During the celebrations, there is often a lot of food or items that can be harmful for your pet.
“You know charcoal and smoke and fire. There is a lot of things for animals to be afraid of during this time, so we are seeing a lot of strays that come in during this time out of their homes without any without any short of identifying markers any short of identification,” said Shaver. “Big things we recommend personally making sure your pet is microchipped, and if you have microchipped pets, be sure to keep that information up to date as much as possible.”
The Kansas Humane Society will be open on the 4th of July, as well as the Kansas Animal Shelter to help take in any pets who may have gotten out or ran off during the celebrations. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/keeping-animals-safe-on-the-4-of-july/ | 2022-07-04T02:23:41 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/keeping-animals-safe-on-the-4-of-july/ |
SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — Hundreds of Mainers and tourists gathered for an oasis in the shade Sunday in South Bristol.
The Thompson Ice House Harvesting Museum hosted its annual ice cream social. Except this ice cream is no ordinary dessert, as the ice used to chill the cream is six months old.
NEWSCENTER Maine previously reported about students harvesting the ice in February, learning the 200-year-old method of harvesting the ice in the time before refrigeration.
Steven McDowell is a co-founder of the tradition and said this way of ice-harvesting is important for future generations to learn about.
"We live in a world where we have freezers and you can get ice, and kids don't fully understand how that came about... It really grounds people whether it's through events like this or the ice harvest," McDowell said.
Ice cream was churned by workers, who said it takes about an hour to make the finished product.
"With the mixture of salt and ice, it pulls the heat out of the ice cream mix and makes some homemade, hand-cranked ice cream... It's a slow process but the end result is worth it when you taste it."
McDowell said children can learn different things from the winter harvest and summer celebration.
"When they come in the winter they get to experience how cold it is... pull the saws... when they come back in the summer and they see the frogs and the fish they get a more sense of what it's like," McDowell said.
The Thompson Ice House has been functioning as a museum for 30 years and uses the same equipment on display to harvest ice during the winter months.
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Richmond police are asking for the public’s help to solve a Saturday night hit-and-run in which a woman who was trying to cross a street sustained life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say that about 10:35 p.m. Saturday, they responded to the intersection of Cowardin Avenue and Bainbridge Street for the report of a hit-and-run.
Police said they found a woman down and in the roadway. Witnesses said the woman was struck by a dark purple or blue older model sedan with what police termed “distinctive wheel rims.”
The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
Investigators think the vehicle has front-end damage. It was last seen headed north on Cowardin Avenue.
Police asked anyone with further information about the incident to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator W. Kress at (804) 646-0280 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-investigating-hit-and-run-that-seriously-injured-pedestrian/article_33e8e2c1-c17c-5658-8fef-f76e695d3cdb.html | 2022-07-04T02:54:11 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-investigating-hit-and-run-that-seriously-injured-pedestrian/article_33e8e2c1-c17c-5658-8fef-f76e695d3cdb.html |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Three men are still missing after Sacramento County deputies responded to a potential drowning at Brannan Island.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Brannan Island State Recreation Area for the potential drowning around 1:22 p.m. Deputies said the report involved three men and one child.
Arriving deputies were told the child was able to get out of the water and didn't need medical attention. However, the three men were still missing even after a search of the waterways.
Officials said deputies have shifted their focus to recovery at this time.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/3-men-possible-drowning/103-ddfab57b-7472-4f1b-a1d0-7b6bee91df36 | 2022-07-04T03:15:36 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/3-men-possible-drowning/103-ddfab57b-7472-4f1b-a1d0-7b6bee91df36 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many people partake in Independence Day celebrations by lighting off fireworks, but amid high fire danger, officials are urging everyone to be extra cautious and celebrate responsibly.
The only legal fireworks are "safe and sane" fireworks, according to Captain Parker Wilbourn, spokesperson for Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
"Anything that doesn't have a safe and sane logo on it — those are illegal fireworks and unfortunately, many times people still operate those illegal fireworks and that ends up causing house fires and fires in the vegetation," Wilbourn said.
Aside from being mindful of fire concerns, officials say knowing how to safely operate fireworks is just as important. A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows at least nine people died in accidents related to fireworks last year, and more than 11,000 people sustained injuries.
"When you are lighting off those fireworks, light one firework off at a time. Please don't be holding that firework. That firework should be on the ground at a safe distance away from anything combustible," Wilbourn said.
Once fireworks are lit, they should immediately be soaked in water for 24 hours before disposal because they can still catch on fire, according to Wilbourn.
Rodger Meier with the VFW Department of California said the loud explosions caused by fireworks can also affect veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
"The loud noises, it starts to bring back memories of their time in combat and some of the things that have happened to them," Meier said. "Just know that the person next door to them who might be a veteran who served in a combat situation, just understand and have a little bit of empathy."
For residents who spot illegal fireworks and want to file a report, the City of Sacramento is urging people to download a free app called 'Nail Em' that is monitored by the Sacramento Fire Department.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/4th-july-fireworks-safety/103-cc284b01-4116-42b5-8823-4dc2306cb9fb | 2022-07-04T03:15:42 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/4th-july-fireworks-safety/103-cc284b01-4116-42b5-8823-4dc2306cb9fb |
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. — A father drowned at Lake Berryessa Sunday trying to save his young son, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.
The man was identified as Marciallo Perez, 35 of San Pablo.
Citing witnesses, the sheriff's office said Perez had gone into the water to save his young son from drowning. While the boy survived, Perez wasn't able to get back to shore.
Perez's body was found at 4:17 p.m. by the sheriff's office. The drowning was reported around 3 p.m.
The Napa County Sheriff's Office advised people to wear a life jacket while on a boat or in/near the water.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lake-berryessa-drowning/103-a819890b-2144-4cb9-b06d-406d91a1571e | 2022-07-04T03:15:48 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lake-berryessa-drowning/103-a819890b-2144-4cb9-b06d-406d91a1571e |
FOLSOM, Calif. — Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews was welcomed at the Sacramento airport Friday by a crowd of cheering supporters.
"It's pretty surreal - having have my friends around, makes it feel a little more normal. I haven't been home in... well over a year, year and a half and nothing's really changed," Vargas-Andrews said Sunday.
He had come home for the first time in 10 months following the devastating suicide bombing at the Kabul Airport. Vargas-Andrews lost an arm and a leg and has undergone 43 surgeries during his long recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland.
The 23-year-old will be among those honored at the sold-out Folsom Rodeo show Sunday tonight. The event will also recognize the 13 service members killed during that attack, which includes 23-year-old Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee from Roseville.
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Vargas-Andrews was among the other 18 servicemembers who were injured in the blast. However for him, the emphasis is on the servicemembers who lost their lives in the attack.
"I don't view myself as a hero... I think I'm just a regular person. We're all doing, you know, a very chaotic job at a chaotic place. And fortunately, I was physically prepared to get blown up. It's the best way I can put it," Vargas-Andrews said.
He said that his physical fitness and health was the reason his body was able to sustain the injuries and survive.
"It kind of sounds like a joke, but it's really not," he said.
Vargas-Andrews said that he woke up about six days after the blast happened, and that his medical team told him that he shouldn't have been able to survive his injuries.
"All I could do is I could kind of talk a little bit... I can move my head - you know, my arm, my leg was gone. I've got a million machines and tubes everywhere, and like my left arm, I took some some ball bearings out here to my shoulder and whatnot in my my wrist and I was in a giant cast with like a foam block around it," he said.
After the injuries, Vargas-Andrews said it was hard not being able to do the normal things that he had always done before. However, while he said people might look at his efforts and recovery as amazing, he doesn't see it the same way.
"There's plenty of people who've been in my similar situation or worse. We've had to do the same thing, and it's just something I have to do. I can sit there and cry and, you know, not move on with my life or I can move on in my life," he said.
Now that he's back home, Vargas-Andrews intends to live his life the same way as before. He intends to continue weightlifting and shooting, and he's considered competing in the Paralympics. Another goal of his is to open his own gym.
"I'm missing half my organs and half my limbs, and, you know, I hope I can show people there's no reason not to go be successful in your own life. There's no reason not to go do the things that you want to do. I'm still doing things I want to do," he said.
The non-profit Warfighter Overwatch helped organize the events that will be honoring Vargas-Andrews and the other servicemembers. It's important event, because it keeps those servicemembers in people's memories.
"It's very easy for attention to be brought and the the support of communities and whatnot to be strong in the beginning, but you know, it dies off very quickly. And you know those 13 families and the friends of those 13, they're never going to forget it, you know? Hopefully, the rest of world won't either," Vargas-Andrews said.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the night sky was lit up with fireworks in Johnson City.
The Pepsi Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks returned Sunday, July 3 with music, food and – of course – an incredible fireworks show.
Pyro Shows, the technicians behind the fireworks show, put on a 20-minute event that drew crowds from both the Tri-Cities and further to Freedom Hall and the Mall at Johnson City.
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A new anthology of essays, poetry and art created and compiled by undocumented or formerly undocumented migrants includes a Tucson author and is a first of its kind, say the book’s editors, who are also formerly undocumented.
“It’s a crucial collection of stories that haven’t been told from us, by us, in this completely undocumented-driven vision,” says Sonia Guiñansaca, one of the book’s editors.
“Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings” is a collection of 41 works by migrants, refugees and Dreamers, published by HarperVia, that “illuminate what it is like living undocumented today” and “seeks to shift the immigration debate toward one rooted in humanity and justice,” a press release about the book said.
While there have been many zines, journals and other small independent projects in this vain, to have a book where the editors and decision makers are also undocumented and formerly undocumented migrants while also being published by a large publishing press is “a critical step forward,” says Guiñansaca, an internationally acclaimed poet, cultural organizer and activist.
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When putting together the proposal, Guiñansaca and co-editor Reyna Grande, who are both acclaimed writers, reached out to some award-winning artists to ask for contributions to the book. Then they put out a call for contributors, during the first year of the pandemic and not knowing what the response would be, and got more than 150 submissions.
It was important for them to bring in acclaimed writers but also movement leaders, organizers and cultural workers, Guiñansaca said.
“This all came together because this was a perfect cultural moment,” Guiñansaca said.
When “American Dirt” came out, the bestselling 2020 novel by Jeanine Cummins about an immigrant mother and son, it became clear there was a hunger for immigrant stories and voices, Grande says.
With her own memoirs, “The Distance Between Us” and “A Dream Called Home,” Grande has found a community of other immigrants who were inspired by her work. She is also the author of the novels “Across a Hundred Mountains” and “Dancing with Butterflies.”
“It’s been many years now that I’ve been fantasizing and dreaming of having a collection of immigrant voices, but in particular, undocumented immigrant voices,” she says. “I wanted to create opportunities for other immigrants to tell their own stories because we do have a lot of similarities in our experiences, but then everybody has a unique voice and every immigrant story is singular in its own way.”
Javier Zamora, author of the poetry collection full-length poetry collection “Unaccompanied” and an upcoming memoir “Solito,” is a Tucson-based writer who has three poems in the anthology.
Zamora, who is 32, came to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor to reunite with his parents when he was 9. He only moved to Tucson in 2020, two years after receiving his green card.
It was only after receiving his green card that Zamora felt comfortable living as close to the border as Tucson, and the poems in the anthology come from that place of having “the freedom or the privilege” to live or even be that near the border for the first time, he said.
Before being asked to contribute to this anthology, Zamora had stepped away from poetry because he had felt drained and used by the publishing community that didn’t really understand or respect his experience, he says. Being a part of this anthology was a completely different experience.
“I feel seen and not really used,” he says. “I felt freer, and I think free in the way that a human should feel. I think that is why I went to poetry first. The opportunity to be part of this anthology reminded me of that freedom.”
It was important to Grande and Guiñansaca to include diverse voices in the anthology. There are a number of Latino artists in the book from all parts of Latin America, but there are also Asian voices and Black voices, Grande says.
“We were very deliberate in terms of selecting our contributors, and we wish we had gotten more people from other countries,” she said. “Sometimes we think of undocumented immigrants as being Black or brown, but there are a lot of also white undocumented immigrants, too. So to me it’s important to try to include as many voices as possible from different parts of the world.”
As well, the two editors wanted to include issues besides immigration. A lot of the contributors are LGBTQ artists, whose works touch on issues that include body dysphoria and trans-rights, Guiñansaca says.
“So not just thinking of migration through this one singular lens of border immigration but thinking through a reproductive-justice lens, to parenting to mental health to LGBTQI issues,” Guiñansaca says.
As well, some of the works are about DACA, which just had its 10th anniversary on June 15. They offer an interesting perspective on the policy that has allowed some undocumented migrants who came here as children to legally remain in the country, Grande says.
“People have been talking about how much this collection means to them, how they were looking for something like this in their lives, and just seeing themselves reflected in these pieces, Grande says. “And for people who don’t know a whole lot about the immigrant experience, it gives you a very nice insight into it, a very personal insight into what it’s like.”
Book Soup, the iconic book store in West Hollywood, recently held a reading of the anthology, and someone asked if there would be another edition to include submissions that didn’t make it into the book.
“I think that was a really important note, a flag, that shows us there’s a hunger there for these kinds of works, and we’re barely meeting it,” Guiñansaca said. “I’m excited that hopefully this seeds more opportunities and other publishers see the importance of publishing these kinds of writers.”
Order “Somewhere We Are Human” through Tucson’s independent Antigone Books or anywhere books are sold.
Contact reporter Danyelle Khmara at dkhmara@tucson.com or 573-4223. On Twitter: @DanyelleKhmara | https://tucson.com/news/local/new-anthology-on-the-migrant-experience-includes-tucson-poet/article_b4024a54-f977-11ec-9df8-878b47ebdb59.html | 2022-07-04T03:30:51 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/new-anthology-on-the-migrant-experience-includes-tucson-poet/article_b4024a54-f977-11ec-9df8-878b47ebdb59.html |
The city of Meridian adopted the plan for new city council districts on June 28, setting the stage for by-district elections in 2023.
In 2020, the Legislature passed HB 413, requiring cities with over 100,000 residents to elect its council members by geographic district. Meridian held off in the 2021 election because its population count was unofficial until census data was released.
The approval of the city council districts comes at least a year before the filing period for the election.
“I know the council and the mayor wanted to make sure that everybody knew the rules of the game, the lay of the land and so they can plan accordingly,” Deputy City Attorney Kurt Starman said.
The districts were decided on by the city of Meridian districting committee, which Starman said was not to take into consideration where current members or future candidates might live.
As established, current city councilmember Treg Bernt would be in District 4 and Joe Borton would be in District 1. Both Liz Strader and Brad Hoaglun would be in District 2 and both Luke Cavener and Jessica Perreault would be in District 6.
District 1 is in northwest Meridian, District 4 is in northeastern Meridian, both Districts 5 and 6 are predominantly south of Interstate 84 and Districts 2 and 3 are north of I-84.
However, Bernt won his primary election race in May for district 21 state senator, meaning he might not be in the running for city council next election. He will face Constitution party candidate Monica McKinley in the general election this November.
Equal population representation is also an important element for deciding the districts.
The committee had other legal criteria, including the U.S. Constitution. Much of the case law revolves around the equal protection clause in the 14th Amendment, Starman said. Essentially “one person, one vote” applies to the clause, he said.
In a numerical sense, if the population difference among the districts is less than 10%, there’s a presumption of “good faith,” Starman said. The Meridian map has a deviation of about 8.9%, officials said at the meeting.
Under state law, election precincts function as building blocks of the districts, Starman said. Each district has to contain approximately the same number of citizens, though it doesn't have to be exact.
Jo Greer, the chair of the districting committee, said the committee also tried to keep neighborhoods together and limit the amount of districts that crossed Interstate 84. She also said it was important to her to have two districts south of I-84, after she had heard for years that people in south Meridian feel underserved.
“As someone who lives in south Meridian, I appreciate you advocating that we have more than one district,” Cavener said during Tuesday's Meridian City Council meeting.
The council had two options — to determine if the map was legal and adopt it, or to find the map does not meet legal requirements and remand it.
“I do not have any legal concerns relative to the product,” Starman said. “I am not concerned with regard to the committee’s final outcome and I think the outcome is quite defensible from a legal perspective.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-adopts-city-council-districts/article_a85fd691-6a8c-5475-8fb8-8ceed5f70937.html | 2022-07-04T03:32:50 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-adopts-city-council-districts/article_a85fd691-6a8c-5475-8fb8-8ceed5f70937.html |
SEATTLE — For the first time in three years, fireworks will return to Lake Union in Seattle for Seafair's Fourth of July event.
"It's going to be covering the sky from 50 feet, up to two thousand feet pretty much it's going to be going off, again we have straight up shots and a bunch of angle shots," said David Fitzgibbon, the Chief Pyrotechnician with Oregon based Western Display Fireworks, which is bringing the beloved Fourth of July tradition back to life.
"We went from 480 shows down to like 20 that year, literally. It died. But this year everybody's been calling us," said Fitzgibbon.
He and his crew spent the last few days prepping for the 21-minute show. It will include more than 10,000 pounds of fireworks, and dozens of mortars placed on this 50-by-150-foot barge in the middle of the lake, all controlled by a state-of-the-art controller.
"They use this on the Olympics, competition shows, all over the world, this can fire anywhere from one to a million shots all at once," said Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon said the fireworks show is scheduled to start at 10:20 p.m. and should go off with a bang.
"That rush, yeah it's kind of an indescribable feeling, I don't know, it's scary, but also really cool when you're seeing it all go off," said Fitzgibbon.
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Two men dead after a 'physical fight' outside of a Phoenix bar
Two men are dead from gunshot wounds after engaging in a "physical fight" with each other outside of a bar in the area of 48th Street and McDowell Road on Sunday morning, Phoenix police say.
Officers were called to the scene of a bar just after 1:30 a.m. where they found a man, later identified as Jordan Davis, 35, in the parking lot with a gunshot wound.
According to Sgt. Philip Krynsky, a spokesperson for Phoenix Police Department, Davis was a security guard at the bar and was shot during a physical fight with another man, later identified as Daniel Stuart, 34, who Davis refused to let into the bar.
Stuart left the scene on foot before officers arrived to the scene, Phoenix police said.
Witnesses also told officers that there was another man involved in the shooting who was later identified as another security guard working at the bar. He was detained and "cooperated with the investigation."
Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene and transported Davis to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries.
Later Sunday morning, Stuart arrived at the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and later died from his injuries, said Krynsky.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit responded to process the scene and interview witnesses.
Once an investigation is completed, the case will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney for review.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Patrons set up early to watch the band play during Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday.
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Don Schinkus wears a patriotic hat and glassed during Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Lincoln.
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Dominic Silva (left) lifts up Dertha Williams with help as he pushes her on a tire swing during Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday.
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Patrons carry in a cooler with their family after entering Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday.
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Visitors enjoy the warm weather outside during Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday.
As the first strums of guitars filled the air at Oak Lake Park Sunday evening, people cooled off with sno-cones, munched on funnel cakes and sat under shady trees while waiting for the main event to start: the fireworks.
Casey Keating has lived in Lincoln for several years, but this was her first time attending the Uncle Sam Jam and seeing the annual fireworks display, which was set to music.
"I'm just excited to see the park and watch all of the display," Keating said. "Nebraskans are just amazing at fireworks."
But, the fireworks display wasn't the only attraction for guests.
Sandy Bauer and her friends come every year for the live music. This year funk-rock band, Soul Dawg, took the stage.
"We're here for the music, the food and just a good time," Bauer said. "I just love the live music and being able to sit outside to enjoy it. I really just like the music more than fireworks."
According to Chris Myers, parks operation manager for Lincoln Parks and Recreation, they weren't expecting a large change in attendance numbers because of current high travel and gas prices. This year, the event was set to bring in a total of 20,000 people, he said.
"After being at home for COVID for so long, just being able to be around with everyone again means a lot," Bauer said. "I'm just happy to be here with my friends celebrating."
Dominic Silva (left) lifts up Dertha Williams with help as he pushes her on a tire swing during Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on Sunday. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/uncle-sam-jam-brings-fireworks-and-live-music-to-lincoln/article_819bc6be-b061-5530-a43a-3911e8c257af.html | 2022-07-04T03:47:37 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/uncle-sam-jam-brings-fireworks-and-live-music-to-lincoln/article_819bc6be-b061-5530-a43a-3911e8c257af.html |
HURST, Texas — A Silver Alert is now active for a man that was last seen in Hurst, Texas, early Sunday morning.
Police say 73-year-old Carloes Cox was on Bellaire Drive at 2 a.m. before he went missing.
Cox is a white man that stands at 5 feet 8 inches, weighs around 120 pounds, and has white hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt over a white t-shirt with blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
Hurst police say he also has an "unsteady" walk and usually carries a wooden pipe.
Anyone with any information about Carloes Cox's whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or 817-788-7180.
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The City of Lewisville is continuing daytime outdoor water restrictions that were originally enacted on May 1 and will continue to run through the end of September.
The summertime restriction became mandatory in 2014 and is intended to help conserve the city’s water supply by reducing water waste that is common during the dayside.
Automated and manual sprinklers are not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during this time period. Hand-watering and use of soaker hoses are not restricted.
Watering schedules for residents are determined by street address. Properties with an even-numbered address are allowed to water on Tuesday and Saturday. Properties with an odd-numbered are allowed to water on Wednesday and Sunday. Commercial properties are allowed to water on Monday and Thursday.
Additionally, Upper Trinity Regional Water District supplies water to Castle Hills and also has seen a rise in the amount of water taken from Lewsivlle Lake to keep up with water demands. Due to this rise, the Water District is also moving to Stage 1 Watering Restrictions that mirror the City of Lewisville’s restrictions. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-of-lewisville-water-restrictions-remain-in-effect/3006376/ | 2022-07-04T03:57:12 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-of-lewisville-water-restrictions-remain-in-effect/3006376/ |
Eduardo Escobar joined several Mets on the mound as they encircled Carlos Carrasco and high-fived him for a job well done.
Plenty to feel good about, too. By the end of a winning weekend, two of New York’s most pivotal pieces were back on track.
Escobar homered for the third straight game, Carrasco rebounded from a pair of poor starts and the Mets topped the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Sunday.
“The whole game revolved around Carlos,” manager Buck Showalter said.
Starling Marte went deep for the second consecutive day and Jeff McNeil hit an RBI double to help the NL East leaders take two of three in the interleague series, giving them 15 wins in their last 20 home games.
The victory was No. 1,600 as a major league manager for Showalter, who beat one of his former teams to pass Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda for 22nd place.
“That’s a lot of wins in the big leagues,” Escobar said.
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Jonah Heim homered for the second consecutive game for the Rangers, his 12th of the season. He began the day tied with Atlanta backstop Travis d’Arnaud for most in the majors as a catcher.
Carrasco (9-4) struck out eight and walked one in 5 2/3 innings. He had a 9.68 ERA in his previous four starts and was coming off consecutive losses to Houston, which tagged him for a combined 11 runs and 10 hits over 6 2/3 innings.
“It feels nice,” Carrasco said. “Today I was using more of my breaking balls and going with my fastball in and out. That combination was great. That’s what we’ve been working on. I couldn’t do it in my last game.”
The 35-year-old right-hander was lifted with two on and high-fived his infielders before clapping into his glove as he walked off to a standing ovation from the crowd of 25,241.
Joely Rodríguez retired Kole Calhoun, who homered twice Saturday, to end the inning. The left-hander also worked a hitless seventh with two strikeouts before Adam Ottavino pitched a perfect eighth.
Edwin Díaz got three outs for his 18th save in 21 tries. With two runners on, he whiffed Mitch Garver and got Leody Taveras on a fly ball to end it.
A mistake by Texas triggered a quick Mets rally in the fourth.
Pete Alonso struck out to start the inning, but the pitch got away from Heim behind the plate. His throw to first was into the runner, arriving just before Alonso, and the ball ticked off the mitt of Nathaniel Lowe, who reached for it tentatively with Alonso approaching.
The burly slugger hustled to second base as the ball rolled into right field. Heim was charged with an error, the first for the Rangers in six games. They had committed only one in 13 games since June 17 — the fewest in the majors during that span.
“It’s a tough play all around, ball to the backstop like that. It’s an odd play,” Texas manager Chris Woodward said. “It’s a really hard play for a first baseman.”
McNeil laced the next pitch from Jon Gray (4-4) for a tiebreaking double, and Escobar drove an 0-2 fastball into the Texas bullpen in right-center for his ninth home run to make it 4-1.
“He’s swinging the bat extremely well. I’m proud of him,” said a smiling McNeil, noting how the upbeat Escobar often tells his teammates he’s proud of them. “He’s doing some great things right now for us, putting some big swings on the ball. Just super happy for the guy and glad he’s breaking out.”
Escobar was pumped up as he began his trot. He homered in all three games of the series, including a three-run shot in a 4-3 victory Friday night.
“It feels really good,” Escobar said. “Still working, working, working.”
The switch-hitting third baseman is batting .228 with 36 RBIs in his first season with the Mets. He said the key to his recent resurgence has been just focusing on having fun.
“I think sometimes you can want something too much. He’s just a consistent human being and that’s surprising when you see him going through some spells, which he has been through before,” Showalter said. “Through thick and thin, he hasn’t changed — effort or defense.”
Marte homered on an 0-1 pitch in the first inning for the second straight day.
Gray gave up four runs, three earned, with seven strikeouts and one walk in 5 2/3 innings. He won his previous three starts, and Texas had won nine straight games started by Gray and teammate Martín Pérez, who beat the Mets on Saturday.
“I thought Carrasco was good. I know he came into this game not pitching as well as he normally does, but the changeup was good today,” Woodward said. “I thought he gave us fits with that changeup.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/escobar-homers-again-carrasco-pitches-mets-past-texas-rangers-4-1/3006367/ | 2022-07-04T03:57:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/escobar-homers-again-carrasco-pitches-mets-past-texas-rangers-4-1/3006367/ |
Red Wolf born at Roger Williams Park Zoo could be set free, but survival isn't guaranteed
The red wolf born at Roger Williams Park Zoo in May could some day roam the wild, part of a decades-long effort to restore the species, which once populated a large swath of the country from Texas to New York but was declared extinct in 1980.
If the pup is released and survives in the wild, she will have beaten great odds. The restoration effort has hit a lot of obstacles in recent years.
Zookeepers across the country are breeding the wolves in captivity, and some are being released to wildlife refuges in North Carolina, but their work has produced just an estimated 20 to 23 red wolves currently surviving in the wild.
'Historic birth':Roger Williams Park Zoo 'hope for survival' of this endangered species
The wild red wolf population in North Carolina reached a peak of 120 animals in 2012, but the numbers plummeted over the past decade, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Some in the wild have been struck by cars; others have been shot by people who thought they were coyotes, according to Amy Roberts, director of animal programs at the Providence zoo.
Hope for the endangered red wolf
Hope for the species lies in places like the Roger Williams Park Zoo, which is breeding the wolves as part of the federal recovery program. Some 250 red wolves are now living in captivity, like the small family at Roger Williams, a mother, father and their pup, Saluda, whose gender and name was revealed by the zoo on Wednesday.
"They're behaving the way you'd want wolves to behave," Roberts said of the family about six weeks after the pup's birth.
As is common, the father, Diego, 7, stayed away from Saluda and her mom, Brave, 6, for about a month, according to Roberts. Diego spent much of his time "patrolling" the family's territory, protecting the den site, she said.
"The mom is learning to be a good mom," Roberts said.
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Reintroducing red wolves to the wild
Raising animals that may some day return to the wild is tricky. Zookeepers don't want them to lose their wild instincts, and they minimize human contact. With a lot of captive animals, zoos use food as a motivator and a reward, but they don't want captive wolves to associate humans with food, Roberts said.
"We try to keep them as wild as possible," she said.
Contact has been so limited that zoo workers still didn't know the gender of the pup as of mid-June, according to Roberts.
In a "PUPDATE!" on social media Wednesday, the zoo said, "Our red wolf pup has a name - meet Saluda! Our pup recently received her first routine medical exam. Associate veterinarian Dr. Jessica Lovstad gave Saluda a clean bill of health! These wellness assessments are a major part of the Zoo’s preventative health program."
Whether the pup is released to the wild relies on several factors, including the young wolf's genetics and its behavior, Roberts said. Can she retain or develop enough of her wild instincts to survive outside a zoo?
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Reintroducing red wolves to the wild began in 1987 with the release of wolves into the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern North Carolina. "It is the first time a large carnivore had been declared extinct in the wild and then reintroduced in the United States," according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "It set the stage for several subsequent reintroduction efforts that were modeled after the Red Wolf Recovery Program," including gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park.
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But the effort has faced criticism. The program has run into opposition from land owners worried about the wolves' impact on their animals and possible threat to humans. Wolf supporters have complained that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hasn't been aggressive enough in trying to restore the population and have filed lawsuits, according to published reports.
"I think we need to do a better job educating the public," Roberts said. "There certainly has been some controversy and drama."
Initially, there was progress in reestablishing the wolves. Between 1987 and 1994, more than 60 adult red wolves were released into the wildlife refuges.
"By the mid-1990s, red wolves in the wild maintained territories, formed packs, and successfully bred," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in a program update on its website. "By 2011, this reintroduction effort culminated in a known population (e.g. radio-collared) of 89 red wolves and in 2012 an estimated population as high as 120 red wolves within the five-county NC NEP area."
Killing red wolves is illegal
"After peaking, the population declined dramatically," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. "Human-caused mortality (e.g., gunshots, vehicle strikes) has been the leading cause of this decline. Hybridization with coyotes, which is exacerbated by human-caused mortality, particularly in breeding pairs, and low red wolf population numbers also played a key role in this decline."
Killing red wolves is illegal "without first demonstrating that the red wolf is a threat to human safety or the safety of livestock or pets," but that hasn't stopped them from getting shot.
Sometimes they are mistaken for coyotes. Sometimes they're perceived as a threat.
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife report about four adult wolves released into the refuge in the spring of 2021 is grim. One was found dead by the side of a rural road on June 3; two others were found dead on June 27, all the apparent victims of vehicle strikes.
"On October 3, 2021, the lone surviving red wolf released from captivity this spring, a male, was shot and killed on private land in the general area where he had established a territory over the last several months," U.S. Fish and Wildlife said. "The red wolf was killed by a private landowner who indicated the wolf was in the general vicinity of the landowner’s chicken coop."
The news was better about four red wolf pups put into the refuge May 1, 2021, so they could be fostered by a wild, adult female red wolf. "She immediately adopted and raised them as her own," the Red Wolf Recovery Program said on its Facebook page. U.S. Fish and Wildlife captured two of the fostered wolves earlier this year and put orange collars on them.
Protecting red wolves from cars and guns
To protect the wolves from cars and also keep them from being mistaken for coyotes, program operators are adding orange reflective material to their GPS collars. They're also putting electronic message boards along roads where the wolves are known to roam.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife also confirmed in April that a litter of six pups was born to a pair of previously released adult wolves, according to the Facebook page. It was the first litter born in the wild since 2018.
The agency planned to release 10 wolves this year, and the Facebook page shows video of a family of five being released in April, most tentatively moving into the wild. It also released a male and female pair in February, but one of them was found dead a month later.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it's "committed to seeing red wolf numbers increased within" the North Carolina release area, but acknowledges "there is much work to be done."
"We are looking at past successes and challenges and we intend to continue proven wildlife management techniques that have demonstrated success, while implementing innovative approaches to address existing threats to red wolves and enhance the probability of successful translocations," the agency said in an email.
"We recognize that we cannot recover the red wolf alone and are increasing our focus on collaboration and community and partner engagement to recover this species," the agency continued. "As part of this revitalization, we are working to provide support to landowners and stakeholders by increasing engagement, communication, and transparency in all our actions."
What happened to the Saluda's tail?
The pup born at Roger Williams Park Zoo has started leaving the den site, and some fortunate zoo visitors have caught glimpses of the young wolf. Some have noticed she doesn't have a tail, and they've wondered about it.
"We believe the mother accidentally damaged the pup’s tail as she moved the pup during the first 24 hours," the zoo wrote recently on social media. "This is the first time 'Brave' has successfully raised a pup and she is still an inexperienced mother. Wolves and dogs use their tails to communicate in their social interactions, but we believe the pup can adapt to overcome this disability by using other visual and vocal behavior in pack situations."
Restoring red wolves to the wild is important in helping balance the ecosystem, says Roberts of the zoo.
"They were once a part of the landscape," she said, "and there's a reason for that."
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ATLANTA — Tampons are some of the latest products to be impacted by supply chain shortages. The shortage is reportedly due to a lack of raw materials needed to make and package the products. There are also challenges in transporting the goods to where they need to go.
Locally, the shortage is impacting Ashlie James and the donations she would receive for the period plus program at her organization Atlanta GLOW. The organization focuses on programming and resources for women and girls of color.
"Because of the tampon shortage, we are buying in smaller quantities just to get them in. And yes, I would say there has been a price increase," James said.
James started the Period Plus program at Atlanta GLOW during the pandemic when she noticed the women and girls who would attend her events were not showing up because they didn't have sanitary products. She also noticed more women were asking for them.
The program relies mostly on donations. James said she's had to supplement what she would normally receive from the public.
"We have experienced an increase in communities and individuals and partners that are in which we distribute these products through has increased definitely," she said.
James said she has pads, panty liners, and cups available for the period kits her organization donates, but she is looking forward to what possible changes she will have to make if the shortage continues.
"Knowing that, hey, tampons might be few and far between in coming weeks, then we might increase the number of pads or panty liners," James said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/supply-chain-shortage-tampons/85-e67fda17-85e4-4574-a39d-8a7abff38c48 | 2022-07-04T04:09:36 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/supply-chain-shortage-tampons/85-e67fda17-85e4-4574-a39d-8a7abff38c48 |
Will rain interrupt your fireworks? Here's the Fourth forecast
Expect a sunny Independence Day, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The service's Pontiac office expects a sunny Fourth of July with a high near 88 for Metro Detroit. The morning may see some wind — light gusts between 5-10 mph and even higher in some places — but that's not expected to last.
Highs are expected in the upper 80s for much of the area.
It may be cloudy, particularly in the afternoon, but for most spending the holiday outside in Metro Detroit, there likely won't be rain for fireworks shows. The weather service called for showers and even thunderstorms, but those are expected mostly after 2 a.m. Tuesday in the western suburbs and after 3 a.m. Tuesday in Detroit.
"Chance of precipitation is 60%," the detailed forecast said for Metro Detroit during that time. "New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms."
That will kick off a series of rainy periods that will be the case for much of the week.
On Tuesday, showers are expected primarily before 2 p.m. It will be cloudy and hot for much of the day, when the National Weather Service said temperatures will reach near 90. Wind likely will be stronger on Tuesday. There is a chance of storms before 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday is expected to be slightly cooler, with a high temperature near 82 and mostly sunny. Rain may come again Wednesday evening, with another chance of showers after 2 a.m.
Thursday may also see some showers before 2 p.m., but will be partly sunny after the rain. Expect partial sun into the weekend.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita police say a 1-year-old boy died Sunday morning at a motel.
Officers got the call just before 6 a.m. and went to the Heritage Inn, near 44th Street and Broadway.
Police say there are no arrests in the case and those on the scene are investigating.
A Wichita police spokesman says they plan to release more information on Tuesday. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-year-old-boy-dies-sunday-morning/ | 2022-07-04T04:49:01 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-year-old-boy-dies-sunday-morning/ |
AKRON, Ohio — Nearly one week after the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker, Akron Police and the City of Akron released body cam footage of the incident, which Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan called “heartbreaking and tough to take in.”
The two videos released included a narrated version of the events that led to the shooting, as well as the shooting itself, in which involved multiple officers fired several shots at Walker. While Walker’s body was blurred in the body cam footage per the request of his family, the video remains graphic in nature.
3News Investigates previously reported that per a police source, more than 90 shots were fired at Walker, striking him 60 times. On Sunday, Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett said that he could not confirm the number of shots fired at Walker at this time, but said he expected the number to be high and that he wouldn’t be surprised if it matched the figure that had been circulating in the media. He also confirmed that initial medical examiner reports indicated Walker suffered more than 60 gunshot wounds, although it is still being determined how many were entrance and exit wounds.
Shortly after Sunday's 1 p.m. press conference, the City of Akron released additional footage from the bodycams of multiple police officers. Walker's body was not blurred in this video and shows him being shot several times, including after he first fell to the ground. 3News will keep that video posted for 48 hours in the video player below.
*Warning: the video is extremely graphic in nature and may be upsetting to viewers*
The incident took place just after midnight on Monday, June 27, when officers attempted to pull over Walker’s car for a traffic and equipment violation. Walker proceeded to lead the officers on a high-speed chase down East Tallmadge Avenue toward State Route 8.
At some point during the pursuit, police say that Walker fired a gun out of the window of his car. Among the footage released on Sunday was a traffic video that showed a flash coming out of Walker’s car that they say is consistent with a gunshot.
Following the six-munute-long chase, Walker exited the car on Wilbeth Road near the Bridgestone Tire offices while wearing a black ski mask. The footage shows officers attempting to deploy non-lethal tasers before firing their guns and striking Walker, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting.
Police said that they fired their guns because Walker made a motion that caused them to feat for their lives. Mylett said that while it is difficult to see in a real-time viewing of the video, screen captures from the footage show Walker making multiple movements -- including Walker moving his hand to his waist area, turning toward the officers and making a forward motion with his arm -- that he said that each officer involved believed to be Walker moving into a “firing” position.
A gun, magazine round, and gold wedding ring were found in the passenger seat of Walker’s car. Mylett said that officers attempted to perform life-saving aid at the scene before Walker was pronounced dead.
Per department policy, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. Seven of the eight officers involved were white and none had previously faced work-related discipline. Walker is Black.
The incident is being investigated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said that at the investigation’s conclusion, the report will be made available to the public. Horrigan asked the public for patience during the investigation.
“I am urging the public to do one of the most difficult things I can ask, and that is to be patient and let the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation do their work," Horrigan said. "It's my commitment to be as open and transparent as we can be, given that there is an ongoing independent investigation. I trust that investigation to be fair, thorough, and just.”
Following the City of Akron's press conference on Sunday, the attorney representing Walker's family, Bobby DiCello, held his own press conference. DiCello accused the City of only showing snapshots of the incident during the press conference, which he said was an attempt to turn Walker into a "masked monster with a gun."
"At the time he was shot, more than 90 or 60 [times] or whatever the unbelievable number will be, he was unarmed," DiCello stressed.
With multiple protests in the Akron area planned on Sunday, both city officials, as well as DiCello, called for any demonstrations that occur to be peaceful in nature. Last week, Horrigan canceled the city's annual "Rib, White and Blue" Fourth of July event, stating that it is not the appropriate time for a city-sponsored celebration.
You can watch 3News' live coverage of Sunday's press conferences in the video player above and YouTube player below.
**CONTENT WARNING: The footage streamed in the media player below contains disturbing and graphic content that may be traumatizing to some audience members.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on July 2, 2022, when protests continued to march in Akron after the death of Jayland Walker. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/footage-from-jayland-walker-police-shooting-to-be-released/95-e6339f9b-05f4-47b8-8eae-11cbbf70e220 | 2022-07-04T04:49:36 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/footage-from-jayland-walker-police-shooting-to-be-released/95-e6339f9b-05f4-47b8-8eae-11cbbf70e220 |
FLORENCE, Texas — Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire in Florence on Sunday afternoon.
Around 2:30 p.m., Williamson County Emergency Communications was notified about a structure fire off Pecan Branch near Florence. That fire spread to approximately 200 acres, according to officials.
Later, at 6:45 p.m., Texas DPS communications was advised that the fire had reached the fence line of the DPS training facility near Florence. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Several agencies responded, including fire departments from Florence, Jarrell, Georgetown, Round Rock, Salado, Bartlett, as well as the Texas Forest Service, DPS, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, EMS and emergency management.
The public is asked not to fly drones in the area around the fire as drones impede helicopter activity fighting the fire.
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Arizona lottery numbers, July 3
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These Arizona lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Pick 3
2-3-8
Fantasy 5
09-15-16-19-37
Triple Twist
10-20-21-37-40-41
Estimated jackpot: $640,000
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $370 million
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Police: No foul play in death of man found near 17th and Center
A 58-year-old man was found dead early Sunday morning near the intersection of Center and 17th streets NE.
Salem Police officers were called to the area just after 6 a.m. Sunday for a report of a deceased person behind a building on the 1700 block of Center.
Detectives responded and their investigation found the man's death was not a result of foul play, said Angela Hedrick, spokesperson for the Salem Police Department. The police aren't investigating his death further.
Next of kin have been notified. Police are not naming him because the incident was not criminal in nature, Hedrick said in an email to the Statesman Journal.
Joseph Wheeler, who approached a reporter in the area Sunday, said he'd known the man who died for a year and he "became a brother" to him in that time. The man had fixed the roof of Wheeler's house in Salem.
"He was someone that would give you the shirt off his back, every time," Wheeler said. "Whether you needed it or not, he would have given you the shirt off his back."
"This town's going to be a bit darker without (him)," he said. "So, please portray him in the right light. He's never done anything to hurt anyone. He should be one that is actually recognized in this town for the places he's been, the things he's worked on. The guy's had a career of taking care of others." | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/03/man-found-dead-at-17th-and-center-streets-ne-in-salem-oregon-early-sunday-morning-no-foul-play/65366542007/ | 2022-07-04T04:57:49 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/03/man-found-dead-at-17th-and-center-streets-ne-in-salem-oregon-early-sunday-morning-no-foul-play/65366542007/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Angela Griffiths-Dixon is just one of the hundreds of Idahoans who volunteered in their communities for our Larry Gebert Day of Service. It was held on what would have been Gebert's 66th birthday, June 25th. Longtime meteorologist Gebert passed away on April 1st after suffering a massive heart attack. His loss send shockwaves through the Treasure Valley community.
Griffiths-Dixon spent her day honoring Larry Gebert at the Boise Rescue Mission City Light Home for Women and Children. At City Light, they offer a safe place for women and children to go, with warm meals, shelter, and clothing. They also offer education, work-search assistance, mental health counseling, and addiction recovery.
"I wanted to do something on Larry Gebert Day because Larry was such a pillar in our community. He gave so much to the community that we wanted to honor him and keep his legacy alive," said Angela Griffiths-Dixon. "I knew that he had a special connection with City Light."
Griffiths-Dixon and her best friend Shere Dillon gave manicures to the residents.
"I own Hope for Your Nails, it's a small business. I just wanted to do something really special and do some community service in honor of Larry," Griffiths-Dixon said.
City Light is a safe place where women and children can heal from hurt, homelessness, and addiction.
"This program is incredible, and the stories we have heard, just amazing," Griffiths-Dixon said. "These ladies are all so so unique and inspiring."
Angela has a really special reason why she is here.
"These women are in this program working to get clean and sober, and my dad, when he passed away in 2007, was a recovering alcoholic, so this is near and dear to my heart," Griffiths-Dixon told KTVB. "It's important to pamper these fabulous ladies because they are trying to improve their lives in a positive way, and for us to give them a little empowerment to make them feel beautiful for a few days, they deserve it."
The women at City Light that we talked to were so touched by the experience. Women like Jo Savage, a retired teacher.
"It's a beautiful feeling to have my nails done, it's something I don't ordinarily do, and they are very pretty," said Jo Savage, 71. "They are decorated for the 4th of July!"
Savage is is rebuilding her life here at City Light.
"I'm 71 and I came here with a drinking problem," said Savage. "I just had to give it to God and surrender."
For Savage, getting her nails done is a special treat. She was so impressed with Angela and Shere.
"This is the second manicure in my life," said Savage. "I think they are wonderful women, they are delightful and they bring a joyful feeling in here as they take care of our hands."
City Light resident Alisha Arrington shared her story with us, too.
"I came here straight out of prison, it was a second chance," Arrington said. "When I got here, within the first six months, you could see a total difference in me! I just want to thank the volunteers for coming in, it brings our self-esteem up, it's a nice treat, it makes us feel good about ourselves, and brings our spirits up!"
An emotional and grateful Angela said she will be back to pamper these ladies again.
"I am absolutely going to be doing more of this, we are going to be doing more of this in the future! It's so heartwarming, these ladies are just fabulous and they have opened up their hearts and shared their stories with us, they didn't have to do that and it's so touching," Griffiths-Dixon said.
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COLON-KNIGHT — To Natalee Colon and Nathaniel Knight, of Wildwood Crest, a daughter, June 5.
HARVEY-LAMIN — To Dashaj Harvey and Foday Lamin, of Egg Harbor Township, a son, June 6.
JONES-FENWICK — To Daneejah Jones and Quran Fenwick, of Egg Harbor Township, a son, June 7.
ALBERTI — To Carolynn and Francis Alberti III, of Absecon, a daughter, June 8.
BOBAK — To Julia and Brian Bobak, of Egg Harbor City, a daughter, June 8.
POKRYWKA — To Genna and Tyler Pokrywka, of Egg Harbor Township, a daughter, June 9.
TOLBERT — To Stacy and Derrick Tolbert, of Pleasantville, a son, June 9.
MARICHE-BAUTISTA — To Sania Mariche and Hector Bautista, of Atlantic City, a son, June 8.
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BOLLI — To Shelbey and Steven Bolli, of Egg Harbor City, a son, June 9.
WHITEHEAD — To Stephania Whitehead, of Atlantic City, a son, June 10.
RAIMER-GERALD — To Annanitra Raimer and Ray Gerald Jr., of Egg Harbor City, a daughter, June 11.
DIXON — To Maxine and Omar Dixon, of Egg Harbor Township, a son, June 13.
GREEN-CAMPOS — To Sha’mira Green and Donte Campos, of Mays Landing, a son, June 14.
MORA-CROWLEY — To Francheca Mora and Deon Crowley, of Pleasantville, a daughter, June 16.
CASTOIRE — To Maria and Oscar Castoire, of Egg Harbor Township, a daughter, June 16.
ROBLES — To Odalis and Carlos Robles, of Galloway Township, a daughter, June 16.
SMITH-WALKER — To Jessica Smith and Montez Walker, of Philadelphia, a daughter, June 16.
ORTIZ — To Narcodalia Ortiz, of Atlantic City, a daughter, June 17.
AFZAL-SIKANDAR — To Musassra Afzal and Arbab Sikandar, of Egg Harbor Township, a son, June 17.
BADER-SUTEDJA — To Nicole Bader and I Gusti Lanang Michael Sutedja, of Mays Landing, a daughter, June 17.
SHER-VASSALLO — To Rosie Sher and Vinnie Vassallo, of Margate, a son, June 17.
EVANS-WILLIAMS — To Natasha Evans and William Williams Jr., of Pleasantville, a daughter, June 17.
KHANOM-HOSSAIN — To Tasnim Khanom and Mohammad Hossain, of Atlantic City, a son, June 18.
SAJJAD-HASSAN — To Sadia Sajjad and Sajjad Hassan, of Galloway Township, a daughter, June 19.
DUNCAN — To Colleen and Benjamin Duncan, of Ocean View, a daughter, June 20.
PATEL — To Sarangi and Henil Patel, of Mays Landing, a son, June 20.
ACOSTA — To Jessica and Axel Acosta, of Galloway Township, a daughter, June 20.
DERRY-MILLER — To Sanaiya Derry and Juwan Miller, of Atlantic City, a daughter, June 20.
JASLIN-SPELLMAN — To Mackenzie Jaslin and Byron Spellman, of Buena, a daughter, June 21.
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BISHOP-GREEN — To Dinasty Damisha Bishop and Aaron Jacob Green, of Cape May Court House, a son, June 26.
CONNORS — To Jamie Harris and Steve Connors, of Dennis Township, a daughter, June 27. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/south-jersey-hospital-births-for-july-4/article_585deda2-f878-11ec-bb21-bf8d02a8087c.html | 2022-07-04T05:15:59 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/south-jersey-hospital-births-for-july-4/article_585deda2-f878-11ec-bb21-bf8d02a8087c.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A search for a missing swimmer in the American River was called off Sunday, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
The swimmer was last seen in the river near the Interstate 5 overpass just before 5:30 p.m.
The search was called off after rescue crews were not able to find the victim.
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TRACY, Calif. — Parades, balloons, fireworks and more on the agenda for the Fourth of July in Tracy.
The first part of the big bash will be hosted at Lincoln Park and kick off early in the morning with hot-air balloon rides and a pancake breakfast starting at 6 a.m.
It'll be followed by the Downtown Tracy 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. The parade starts at 10th and B Street and ends at Front Street Plaza.
“The annual 4th of July Parade is an important investment in our community that we are happy to make,” said Dino Margaros, Tracy City Center Association executive director. “It provides wonderful social, economic, and artistic opportunities for local businesses and our residents to come together and celebrate.”
The main event happens at 9:30 p.m. with the professional fireworks show at John C. Kimball High School. Gates for the event open at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $5 for anyone 13 to 64 and $2 for anyone two to 12 years old. Keep in mind, parking or stopping on South Lammers or Eleventh Street is banned.
July Fourth fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
California is dealing with dry vegetation from years of drought and a lack of rain, which means dry grass and vegetation could increase threats for fires. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, but never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
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Finding the perfect photograph of the Eiffel Tower wasn’t the easiest task for those planning the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory’s newest, Parisian-themed exhibit.
Nate Cardelli, the general manager, said his team scrolled through stock photos online, sending possibilities back and forth before finally agreeing on an image with red and purple flowers in the foreground and the sun peeking out from behind trees. The wrought-iron landmark stands against a blue sky and white clouds.
The image is now a photo-op spot at the downtown Fort Wayne attraction. Visitors can pose on a path lined by red and purple flowers – plants that Cardelli said intentionally mimic those in the photo.
As the flowers grow, he said Sunday, “it’ll feel like you’re in that park.”
The conservatory isn’t relying solely on the Eiffel Tower to create a French atmosphere in the space that last hosted the annual live butterfly exhibit. Titled “Paris: City of Light & Love,” the display includes areas made to look like a flower shop and a café, and a tandem bicycle carrying a basket of grapes, cheese, baguettes and wine stands beneath a leafy tree.
Begonias, impatiens, foxtail ferns and petunias are among the plants incorporated in the exhibit, which opened Saturday.
The imagery seemed to spark memories for Juliana Bengs, who was visiting the gardens with her friend Deanna Lauer. Bengs spent three days in Paris a few decades ago, but fog prevented her from getting a good view of the Eiffel Tower.
“It brings me right back,” Bengs said, recalling her search for the Mona Lisa at the Louvre and strolling the Champs-Élysées, a famous avenue.
Abdulla Ghori, another visitor who has been to Paris, noted the elements that looked European, including a vertical floral arrangement.
“Even the chairs,” Ghori said, referring to the furniture at the café scene.
In town from Cleveland, Ghori was visiting his daughter and her family. Ambreen Ghori and her husband, Nida Aziz, said they come to the conservatory often with their children, ages 3 and 4, and they appreciate the changing exhibits.
Even though the Parisian exhibit will be open through Nov. 13, Cardelli said people who time their visits right will see two different shows because of the maturing and changing plants.
And although the theme might not seem as kid-friendly as others, Cardelli said children seem to find a way to entertain themselves. He gestured toward children visiting Sunday.
“They don’t seem unhappy right now,” he said.
The conservatory is open daily except Mondays. Hours vary. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 17 and free for ages 2 and younger. Admission is discounted Thursday evenings. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/downtown-fort-wayne-attraction-whisks-visitors-to-paris/article_bb3386ba-fb0e-11ec-aedb-93d981e4ae1c.html | 2022-07-04T05:45:34 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/downtown-fort-wayne-attraction-whisks-visitors-to-paris/article_bb3386ba-fb0e-11ec-aedb-93d981e4ae1c.html |
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Medics took a man to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday morning after he was seen walking around Clay Street and Washington Boulevard in bloody clothes, the Fort Wayne Police Department said in a news release.
Officers found the man just before 9 a.m. and rendered aid until medics arrived. Police said the man had possibly been stabbed.
The police department’s homicide and air support units were called to collect evidence and investigate further, the release said.
Shots fired by police during chase
New Haven police officers shot at a car during a chase that eventually ended with the driver’s capture, a news release said.
The New Haven Police Department didn’t say why the pursuit started, only that it came into Allen County from DeKalb County. The local officers were called about 7:15 p.m. Saturday to help stop traffic at the intersection of Maplecrest Road and Lake Avenue and they tried to deploy stop sticks, the release said.
Two officers were forced to shoot at the suspect’s vehicle because of actions by that car when it entered the intersection, police said. The vehicle continued to a nearby neighborhood, where the driver and only occupant were taken into custody by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
The driver was uninjured by the gunfire, but he was taken to a hospital for medical clearance. Once cleared, the driver was to be interviewed by detectives, and preliminary charges would be pending, the release said.
The Indiana State Police are conducting a parallel investigation, as is protocol for all officer-involved shootings. The release said officers involved would be placed on standard administrative leave.
Many injured in
1-vehicle crash
A juvenile was in critical condition after a car rolled several times, struck a parked vehicle and crashed into a residential garage in Adams County, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.
Speed was being investigated as a possible cause of the crash, which happened about 11:30 p.m. Friday around County Road 550 West and Winchester Road, the release said.
Preliminary investigation showed Caleb C. Bragg, 18, was driving north on Winchester Road when the car entered the ditch on the northbound side, returned to the road and went into the ditch on the southbound side. Police said the car then rolled multiple times before it hit a parked vehicle and garage. Photographs provided by the sheriff’s department show the car landed upside down.
Several passengers suffered injuries, the release said without giving an exact number. They were either treated at the scene or taken to a Fort Wayne-area hospital.
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Purdue University Fort Wayne received top marks from a research and policy organization, making it among the best nationwide in ensuring future educators have the essential content and skills needed to teach mathematics, the campus said in a news release.
The National Council on Teacher Quality, a research and policy organization, regularly evaluates the core requirements and practices of more than 1,100 programs that prepare future elementary teachers, the release said. It most recently assessed programs for their coverage of key math content elementary teachers need, including algebraic thinking and geometry, and how to teach those concepts.
The council released a report in May showing Purdue Fort Wayne’s program earned an A-plus designation for its requirements in elementary mathematics, the release said, and the university was one of 79 nationwide to achieve the “exemplar” distinction.
Isabel Nuñez, director of the School of Education at Purdue Fort Wayne, said the university is encouraged its efforts are being validated by external sources.
“These findings are a reflection of the hard work of the faculty in elementary math and science education who helped us establish our new elementary STEM licensure program,” Nuñez said in a statement.
The university received its elementary STEM endorsement from the Indiana State Board of Education in December, the release said. The licensure certifies specialist expertise in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Studies have found elementary math skills are a strong predictor of whether a student will graduate from high school, the release said.
“We know how much math matters in setting a foundation for students,” Heather Peske, council president, said in a statement. “The biggest in-school difference we can make for students’ math learning is to make sure their elementary teachers understand key math content and know how to teach math effectively.
“Purdue University Fort Wayne should be proud to be among the top teacher preparation programs in the country working towards this goal.”
Grant
• The state’s Office of School Support and Transformation announced Whitley County Consolidated Schools is among the recipients of the inaugural Next Generation School Improvement Grant, a federally funded initiative to transform educational opportunities in schools identified for additional support. Grant recipients will receive one year’s worth of planning funds followed by funding for three years of implementation.
Ivy Tech
• A gift to the Ivy Tech Foundation in excess of $700,000 from the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana Inc. will fund a $520,000 endowed scholarship to support Ivy Tech Community College students who have experienced the death of one or both parents before age 18 or who have experienced the death of a spouse. The scholarship will support students at campuses including Fort Wayne and will be made available beginning this fall. The additional funds will provide for IvyCares, which offers financial coaching, community resource referrals, free mental health counseling, a food pantry and ad hoc emergency financial assistance to Ivy Tech students.
PFW
Two Purdue University Fort Wayne physics majors were selected by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and will conduct NSF-sponsored research for 10 weeks this summer. Natalie Severeid will travel to the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Hanover, Germany, for a project focusing on computational physics-based simulations for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. Austin Brandenberger• will conduct research in quantum and materials physics with an associate professor of optomechanics, quantum optics, precision measurements and atomic physics at Montana State University in Bozeman. Students are chosen for the program based on their academic and research records; only a few hundred winners are selected nationwide through the application process.
• Winners of the 2022 Flipping Finance Challenge, a civic problem-solving event hosted by the Indiana Bond Bank, were recently announced. Three teams made up of 14 total students representing Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Doermer School of Business participated in the two-week competition. Two of the PFW teams received top prizes for their efforts.
Recognition
Concordia Lutheran High School’s 2022 Alumni Award recipients were Patricia Wilson, Craig Linnemeier, Mark Abdon and Richard Ridley• .
• Questa Education Foundation’s 2022 spring and summer graduating class included more than 70 students from Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. These Questa Scholars received their associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees in various fields. The Allen County graduates are as follows: Abigail Adams, Jasmin Armstrong, Hope Baker, Rachel Bixby, Chloe Bremer, Felicia Carney, Demetria Chery, Jordan Cox, Forrest Cunningham, Nathaly Diaz, Naw Sar Do, Kimberley Ehrman, Michael Ewing, Janiya Freeman, Cristal Galicia, Kara Gerber, Aaron Hahn, Torranio Hardy, Veronica Hare, Jennifer Hickey, Madison Hoffacker, Deja Hopkins, Amanda Hubbard, Lauren Johnson, Raegan Johnson, Alauna Keeley, Andrew Kohrman, Alexander Kreul, Maggie McLaughlin, Sierra Miranda, Jessica Moore, Katherine Moravec, Fredricka Morgan, Angelica Moyer, Kiersten Nichter, Liseth Nino, Nicole Overby, Joseph Parnin, Alyssa Reed, Madison Rudolph, Austin Ryan, Alexa Schrader and Sabra Shade• .
Saint Francis
The University of Saint Francis community gathered in early May to pay respects and plant a tree in memory of former colleague and alumna Paula Avila• , who died in December. The university has established a scholarship in Avila’s name.
• The university’s Jesters program – an intergenerational, interdisciplinary performing arts program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – was awarded a grant from the James Foundation Inc. to support its general operating costs. The core Jesters program runs from September to March and culminates in an original performance, with the Mirror Lake Players improv group and community field trips continuing through the summer. Contact Molly McGowan at mmcgowan@sf.edu or 260-399-8064 for information.
Scholarships
Crystal Horne and Cassy Canfield• , both Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne students, received the Indiana TRIO Textbook Scholarship. It awards $500 toward the 2022-23 academic year. They were among six students statewide who received the scholarship.
Hailee Bowling of Leo Junior-Senior High School and Ava Harris• of Auburn each received a $4,000 Ataya Kaser Memorial Scholarship.
Trine
Francisco “Cisco” Ortiz• was promoted June 1 to vice president for student affairs. He now directs Trine University’s newly reconfigured Office of Student Affairs, which will have responsibility for essential student services, including student life, campus housing, campus safety, health and wellness and student success.
• Trine has promoted Ryan Robinet• to the new position of associate vice president for university advancement.
Students and parents who have a favorite teacher can nominate the individual for Teacher Honor Roll. Send nominations to The Journal Gazette, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802; fax 461-8893 or email asloboda@jg.net.
To submit an item, send a typed release from the school or organization to Education Notebook, The Journal Gazette, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802; fax 461-8893 or email asloboda@jg.net at least two weeks before the desired publication date. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/education-notebook-purdue-fort-wayne-ranks-high-for-preparing-future-elementary-educators-to-teach-math/article_b2716ef8-f0e0-11ec-9c6f-63381e7a079d.html | 2022-07-04T05:45:53 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/education-notebook-purdue-fort-wayne-ranks-high-for-preparing-future-elementary-educators-to-teach-math/article_b2716ef8-f0e0-11ec-9c6f-63381e7a079d.html |
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GREENSBORO — Along with food, games and fun, Greensboro’s annual Independence Day celebration today offers a variety of music.
Fun Fourth Freedom Fest runs from noon-6 p.m. downtown. Here’s a look at the schedules at the festival’s stages and gathering areas:
Rhythm, stars and stripes stageLocation: Elm and Market streets
Noon: DJ, Marcus B. Smooth
1-1:45 p.m.:
- Brody Bett
2-2:45 p.m.:
- Karla Davis
3-3:45 p.m.:
- Doby
4-4:45 p.m.:
- Pure Fiyah
5-6 p.m.:
- Greg Amos and The Jukebox Time Machine Show
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Bands of the free stageLocation: Hamburger Square
Noon:
- DJ, Rock Cee
1-1:45 p.m.:
- Moxie Band
2-2:45 p.m.:
- The Mug Band
3-3:45 p.m.:
- Traveling Blues Band
4-4:45 p.m.:
- Marcel Portilla Band
5-6 p.m.:
- J Timber
American Pride SquareLocation: Elm Street and MLK Jr. Drive
Note: Check-in begins at noon for wagon decorating and best-dressed contests
Noon-1:30 p.m.:
- DJ, John Haskins
2-3 p.m.:
- Family Games (pre-registration required)
3-5:30 p.m.:
- Red, White and Say ‘I Do!’ (pre-registration required)
5:45-6 p.m.:
- Wagon Decorating & Best Dressed Voting
Big bang book stageLocation: Elm and Washington streets
12:30-5:30 p.m.:
- Family-friendly storytime, every hour
Oh say can you sing!Location: Elm and Lewis streets
- Karaoke and line dancing featuring DJ All Good
Liberty JunctionLocation: Elm and Washington streets
2-2:30 p.m.:
- Theatrical Community Choir
3-3:30 p.m.:
- Greensboro Opera
4-4:30 p.m.:
- DJ Dillon
Here are some other fun spots to visit:
Rolling alongBring your own skates or borrow a pair at the rink. Yes, there’s a roller rink at Fun Fourth this year.
Drinks to goFestival-goers can venture into any bars/restaurants that participate in The BORO, the new social district in downtown that allows people to drink alcoholic beverages in a designated area. The designated area includes the festival footprint.
Game timeTeams will compete at such old-school games as cup stacking, trivia, charades and balloon head bounce.
Wedding bells
Five couples will exchange vows during the festival. And everyone’s invited. Just to the ceremony, though. Receptions are for family and friends.
COVID vaccines
Old North State Medical Society will be on-site from noon to 6 p.m. Those interested in receiving first- or second-dose vaccinations, boosters or the pediatric Pfizer dose will have access to the vaccinations in the 100 block of S. Elm Street, between Market Street and February One Place.
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Federal offices: Closed Monday
State offices: Closed Monday
Greensboro city offices: Closed Monday
High Point city offices: Closed Monday
County offices: Closed Monday
ABC stores: Closed Monday
Schools: Closed Monday-Friday
Greensboro Transit: Hourly service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. Route 11 will not serve Jamestown. Access GSO will also offer services on a Saturday schedule, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
High Point Transit: HPTS Access and Hi Tran closed Monday.
Garbage collection
(Week of July 4)
Greensboro: Monday’s collections are Tuesday and Tuesday’s are Wednesday. All other collections remain the same.
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FLORENCE, Texas — Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire in Florence on Sunday afternoon.
Around 2:30 p.m., Williamson County Emergency Communications was notified about a structure fire off Pecan Branch near Florence. That fire spread to approximately 200 acres, according to officials.
Later, at 6:45 p.m., Texas DPS communications was advised that the fire had reached the fence line of the DPS training facility near Florence. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Several agencies responded, including fire departments from Florence, Jarrell, Georgetown, Round Rock, Salado, Bartlett, as well as the Texas Forest Service, DPS, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, EMS and emergency management.
The public is asked not to fly drones in the area around the fire as drones impede helicopter activity fighting the fire.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As firework shows happen across the area, there's a lot that goes into putting them together to ensure they are both beautiful and safe.
Marc Davis is the lead operator for the MidCity District's pyro show and he says the preparations start with building and construction.
"[It starts by] taking the mortar racks and grouping those by whichever show you have…and the particular set up of the show and then staging those on the site in the order they should be staged in and according to the firing diagram."
The technicians then nail everything together after constructing the formation. Then the show day is, "primarily an explosive operation day where we are actually dropping the shells, wiring them, fusing them and wiring them into the controllers."
So, how are these things actually wired?
"The blue wire over here…that's what's called a 'black match' or a 'quick match'...the black powder match is in the blue sheathing and that runs down to the match holder, which is the clear plastic piece, and then that runs down to the red wire."
And the red wire is really important, "it has a little ball of explosive on the end of the red wire and when the controller wants to shoot that que or that rack it puts a voltage across the end of that wire and so as soon as this wire gets hit with a voltage, this will shoot out about a 3 inch flame and it'll light the traditional black powder."
And despite all of these wires involved, Davis actually commands the show through a controller.
"I shoot the show wireless, and this can give me a status indication of everything I have out here."
This specific show was choreographed to music and the set-up involved close to 20 people.
Davis is excited to be out here doing what he loves for you to enjoy.
"It's something that I have a passion for…doing it and doing it safely so I appreciate the ability to come out here and be next to these racks and make sure everything happens right."
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PARKERSBURG --- Three people were taken to an area hospital following a collision between a pickup truck and a train in Parkersburg on Sunday.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the pickup driver, 29-year-old Aleshia Meeks of Parkerburg, was flown by AirCare helicopter to MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.
Two passengers in the truck, children ages 1 and 4 years, were also taken to MercyOne by crews with Parkersburg EMS and Aplington EMS, according to the state patrol.
Their conditions weren’t available.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, Meeks was driving a Chevrolet Silverado north on Second Street and allegedly failed to yield for a westbound Canadian National train at the crossing on the north end of town around 3:55 p.m. Sunday.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office and the CN railroad police assisted the State Patrol at the scene. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/three-injured-in-train-vs-truck-crash-in-parkersburg/article_e13ac732-35c6-504b-8c1a-7917ac995009.html | 2022-07-04T06:36:19 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/three-injured-in-train-vs-truck-crash-in-parkersburg/article_e13ac732-35c6-504b-8c1a-7917ac995009.html |
Get to know Col. Scott P. Weyermuller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander for Barksdale Air Force Base
On a rainy spring day, Col. Scott P. Weyermuller allowed the Shreveport Times to sit with him to learn more about his role and the path he took to become commander for the 2nd Bomb Wing.
Weyermuller followed the lead of his father, who served in the Air Force.
"I kind of was immersed in flying, watching him growing up. He was actually my first instructor pilot. He taught me how to fly civilian aircraft," Weyermuller said. "He motivated me to go to the Air Force Academy."
In 1999, Weyermuller received his commission as a distinguished graduate from the academy. He went on to serve as a structural engineer in the A-10 Program Office, as a B-52 aircraft commander and as a B-2 instructor and evaluator pilot.
"Through a lot of fortunate timing, and just things working out, I have had a lot of great experiences and a lot of great opportunities," he said.
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But Weyermuller has a long list of accomplishments that have led him to this position. He is a recipient of the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters.
On March 31, Weyermuller replaced Col. Mark Dmytryszyn during a change-of-command ceremony.
"Over the six or seven weeks that I've been in the position, I do greatly appreciate the community interaction and the support we've received and that I've received in this position," Weyermuller said.
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What does it mean to be the commander of the 2nd Bomb Wing?
"My job here is not only to command the Bomb Wing aspect but also serves as the installation commander," Weyermuller said. "Barksdale Air Force Base is a pretty large enterprise in terms of we not only have the active duty Bomb Wings, we have the reserve Bomb Wing at Barksdale. We also support higher headquarters, the numbered Air Force and Eighth Air Force and then our Global Strike Command. There is a lot of business that goes on within this fence line."
As Barksdale’s installation commander, he supports 32 tenant units, including Headquarters, Air Force Global Strike Command; 8th Air Force Headquarters; and the Air Force Reserve Command’s 307th Bomb Wing.
Weyermuller's role is to promote the welfare of more than 11,400 military and civilian personnel, 6,300 family members and 25,000 retirees.
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"It is really an awesome responsibility and an awesome task," he said.
Weyermuller served as commander for the 393d Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri from 2015 to 2017. He was responsible for the combat readiness of one of only two operational B-2 stealth bomber squadrons in the Air Force.
Following that position, he was moved to Barksdale, where has served for four years.
In 2021, Weyermuller assumed the role of vice commander of the 8th Air Force, serving in that role until March 31.
"Our mission is fantastic," he said.
The U.S. has the only air force with a long-range strategic capability, Weyermuller said. "Being a part of that, and that mission set, ... is really an awesome responsibility and an awesome task."
More:She's the first woman in the Air Force to lead a B-52 squadron and she's at Barksdale
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/04/get-know-barksdales-commander-col-scott-p-weyermuller/7767204001/ | 2022-07-04T06:36:50 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/04/get-know-barksdales-commander-col-scott-p-weyermuller/7767204001/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – To grill some dogs, burgers and throw in some add-ons it will cost about $70 bucks to feed ten people this year.
If you’re keeping score that’s about ten bucks more than last year.
“But yeah it’s a little bit more expensive. But whatever it takes to have a good time,” said Eric Resendiz from Garden City.
Resendiz was in Wichita stocking up on fireworks Sunday on his way back home.
“Whatever it is, this is the fourth,” said Resendiz.
Some are cutting back a bit on food for fun on the fourth.
“I suppose we all cut back a bit. Watch our spending,” said Jean Giet. “Like it went up. But I just want to have fun with my kids.”
Giet is not alone.
Casey Palmer is home to see his parents this holiday in Wichita. Mom and dad are picking up the food bill with higher costs.
He says if it was his own party, he would cut back with higher costs for food.
“Like I’m visiting my parents so they’re going to cover the cost,” said Palmer. “But if it was up to me I probably would.”
Farm Bureau says beef to grill is up 36-percent from last year. Chicken is up. Some things like strawberries and chips have come down.
Regardless the price, Giet says enjoying time with family is free.
“Yeah, it’s affecting everybody. But I try to see the positive and positivity,” said Giet. “Being together with the family and not to think about the issues of the world.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/cost-worth-it-for-higher-prices-for-4th-parties/ | 2022-07-04T06:39:38 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/cost-worth-it-for-higher-prices-for-4th-parties/ |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The next time you go to the pump and you pay with a card,
you could be charged a hold fee of $175.
The Wall Street Journal reports the rise in gas prices has stations upping their hold fees. If you use a debit card to pay that means $175 in your account is frozen, for a day, a few days, maybe even a week. It all depends on the station and the bank.
“If you're using a debit card, that money in your actual account is frozen until you check out or make the payment,” said Nathan Grant, MoneyTips, Senior Credit Industry analyst.
In that time, you could be racking up overdraft fees, and have declined payments. There's no way to know what the actual hold fee will be, so here's a way around it.
“If you pay with a credit card, debit card, or obviously with cash, if you go inside and set the amount ahead of time, then there's not going to be a hold. You can avoid that by saying ‘I want to put $20 on pump 2’. It doesn't count for those charges,” said Grant.
So, the trick to avoiding the hold fee is going inside, setting the amount ahead of time, and paying upfront.
WHY DO THEY HOLD MY MONEY?
When you swipe your card, it’s a promise to pay however much you pump. The swiping doesn’t check to see how much is in your account. The hold fee covers whether you’re pumping 5-gallons to get you through until payday or if you’re filling up a big work truck. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/175-hold-fee-at-the-gas-pump-how-to-avoid-it-go-inside-to-pay-with-debit-or-credit-card-nathan-grant-money-tips-gas-station-overdraft-credit-limit/83-0acacaf0-f355-4827-a9c0-96b5f503dc83 | 2022-07-04T07:11:45 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/175-hold-fee-at-the-gas-pump-how-to-avoid-it-go-inside-to-pay-with-debit-or-credit-card-nathan-grant-money-tips-gas-station-overdraft-credit-limit/83-0acacaf0-f355-4827-a9c0-96b5f503dc83 |
MOUNT HOOD VILLAGE, Ore. — A Happy Valley man was seriously injured after falling close to 700 feet near the summit of Mount Hood, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said in a news release.
Around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, first responders learned that the 43-year-old climber fell from the summit ridge near the Old Chute area on Mount Hood. Witnesses said he lost his ice axe and fell to the rocks above the Hot Rocks fumarole.
The sheriff's office deployed a search-and-rescue team to find the injured climber and bring him to safety. A volunteer search team from mountaineering groups Portland Mountain Rescue and Hood River Crag Rats also joined the rescue mission, and authorities set up a command center at Timberline Lodge.
Rescue crews reached the injured climber just before 10:30 a.m. and administered first aid. An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter arrived on scene around 1 p.m. to hoist the climber to safety.
He was flown to a Portland-area hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The sheriff's office warned that Mount Hood is dangerous to climb year-round because of steep, icy conditions. It added that this was the second accident withinin the same area in just over a week.
On June 24, a 31-year-old Portland woman was climbing Mount Hood when she fell several hundred from the summit ridge down the Old Chute. She was critically injured and transported to a hospital by helicopter. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/happy-valley-climber-seriously-injured-mount-hood/283-b419a91f-0c21-4900-9b00-de8799ef3265 | 2022-07-04T07:34:54 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/happy-valley-climber-seriously-injured-mount-hood/283-b419a91f-0c21-4900-9b00-de8799ef3265 |
Douglas County Commissioner Tom Kress joined Rusty & Elena Lininger at the Roseburg VA Hospital recently for a food waste pickup as part of their vermicomposting (worm composting) program which was launched in Douglas County in 2021. Rusty and Elena are the founders of Source One Serenity, a local non-profit whose HealTerra earthworm enterprise funds special empowerment programs for veterans. Commissioner Kress was honored to support and play a key role in the non-profit’s successful grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last summer. Source One Serenity received an $88,000 grant from USDA as a part the USDA’s Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement. Douglas County Commissioners, along with the Douglas County Public Works Department - Solid Waste Division have been working with Rusty and Elena for the past few years, and in 2021 worked out a deal to lease property from Douglas County at the Glide Transfer Station for their worm composting farm and other projects. The USDA grant was used to further innovate and equip the farm with specialty equipment, including a ‘compost turner’ (which was made in Oregon exclusively for composting), in order to allow them to continue to expand their operations. Additionally, a portion of the grant will be used to facilitate the Umpqua Valley Farm to School program to teach food waste education in local middle schools.
The Source One Serenity’s HealTerra worm composting social enterprise project started with a single tub of worms in Rusty and Elena’s backyard using their own food waste, and has grown into a 1.20-acre worm farm at the Glide Transfer Station that collaborates with institutional kitchens to create a rich organic water tolerant soil amendment containing a diversity of plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. HealTerra’s process includes both composting and vermicomposting. The process begins by using traditional composting methods to break down the collected food waste, called pre-composting, so it can be fed to the worms for vermicomposting process. Vermicomposting is the process of earthworm digestion and aerobic decomposition of vegetable food waste that creates nutrient rich worm castings. Realizing the success of their worm composting project and in developing their long term-vision for community food waste reduction and large-scale collaboration with local restaurants and kitchens, Rusty and Elena contracted with expert composting consultant, Rich Flammer. Flammer has spent the last 32 years traveling all over the nation specializing in composting, and his proficient guidance provided them with the methodology and training necessary to establish their composting process and partnership with the Roseburg VA Medical Center in December 2021. The Roseburg VA Medical Center collected 8,000 pounds of food waste from their institutional kitchen in their first six months of participation with the project, far exceeding their 2,000-pound annual goal by 300% according to Tobiah Mogavero, Army veteran and Environmental Protection Specialist at the Roseburg VA.
HealTerra is the first organic collection and processing program of its kind in Douglas County. The worm composting project serves multiple purposes. It serves as a community food waste reduction program. By utilizing vegetative waste, it will help divert hundreds of tons of food waste from our local landfills annually. The worm castings produced via vermicomposting serve as a sustainable, drought tolerant natural fertilizer for the local agricultural community and eventually as a soil amendment for area gardeners. The program also promotes the collaboration of community partnerships that help provide jobs, activities and healing opportunities for veterans. Plus, the biggest bonus is that funds raised by the non-profit’s social enterprise worm composting farm provide outdoor recreation and land stewardship opportunities for veterans.
“This project is a win-win for all partners and our community,” stated Commissioner Kress. “Diverting food waste from the landfill to compost helps with land stewardship and provides a rich end-product for farmers and gardeners to utilize and help their vegetation thrive. The revenues from that product help support Source One Serenity’s veterans’ programs, giving our nation’s heroes a much-needed outlet and purpose. The Board of Commissioners are happy to see the partnership come full circle.”
“Source One’s food waste program is genius,” remarked Mogavero to Commissioner Kress during the VA pickup. “You’ve got 10 culinary wizards in our kitchen feeding veterans and the leftover food waste gets picked up by Rusty at Source One Serenity and they use it for good, when it would just sit for however long decomposing at the dump. Then Source One provides people like me an opportunity to rebuild overgrown trails in the forest. Using elbow grease to release anger and aggression…reviving trails for other people to enjoy, serving my community gives me purpose. It’s like this positive feedback loop.”
“Source One Serenity is a 501c3 with a mission to empower veterans to reclaim their sense of purpose through outdoor activities and land ownership.” HealTerra is a social enterprise arm of their organization that uses food waste to enrich soil, increase yield, and save water with 100% of the profits going “to those who protected you.” Visit their website http://sourceoneserenity.org to learn more. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/commissioner-kress-instrumental-in-acquiring-an-88-000-grant-for-source-one-serenity/article_aff78bec-f7ea-11ec-8fc5-f35d5404c72d.html | 2022-07-04T07:42:55 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/commissioner-kress-instrumental-in-acquiring-an-88-000-grant-for-source-one-serenity/article_aff78bec-f7ea-11ec-8fc5-f35d5404c72d.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — Live music, games, and food, were on full display on courthouse square in Scranton for the Scrantastic Spectacular 4th of July celebration.
"Oh it's great everybody's having a good time, enjoying the beautiful weather," said Jason McGrath.
"It's fun interactive we actually went to the RailRiders game today so we came from there and we're here to spend time with family," said Joshua Fotts, Browndale.
While many used this as a chance to celebrate and connect with the community, small businesses jumped at the chance to spread the word about their services.
"Have a great day. It's amazing. I mean, we've been in business for a little under four years now. We're opening up a new showroom in Pittston. It's gonna be a grand release in the next two or three weeks," said Dan Gushanas, Perfect Storm Renovations.
Carleen Hartman has been serving Jamaican jerk chicken at this event for the last three years and she says it's not your typical 4th of July fair, "People love it, they love the change you know it's spicy it's hot so it goes with the weather."
Folks said it was perfect for this 4th of July celebration along with, "Playing games getting some food something to drink," said McGrath.
The event concluded with a fireworks celebration in Scranton.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/scrantastic-spectacular-celebration-returns-scranton-lackawanna-county-jason-mcgrath-dan-gushanas-carleen-hartman/523-d38f4cac-0b34-4c81-95a9-c43e13e7bfa9 | 2022-07-04T07:48:34 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/scrantastic-spectacular-celebration-returns-scranton-lackawanna-county-jason-mcgrath-dan-gushanas-carleen-hartman/523-d38f4cac-0b34-4c81-95a9-c43e13e7bfa9 |
HARVEYS LAKE, Pa. — Like any parade the one in Harvey's Lake starts with a good amount of planning, sometimes months in advance.
"Well, we're having our Memorial Day Parade which was canceled on Memorial Day we're having on the Fourth of July for the sons at American Legion. We use the second anniversary for it. And it looks like it's a beautiful day for it," said Clarence Hogan, Sons of the American Legion.
"What we finally have a nice day it was a shame we didn't have a memorial day but as usual, Clarence ordered a beautiful day. So here we are for our parade," said Kathleen Bardi, parade-goer.
And of course decoration, "Just some garland a lot of pinwheels patriotic stickers. streamers, he insists on the streamers every year, and wide-open they make it all the way around the lake," said Susan Wimmer, Harvey's Lake.
It's all necessary of course, to flaunt patriotic spirit for the parade as the folks set up to watch from their boats or from the beach or on the sidewalk.
"I see a lot of people coming to enjoy the parade and I see a lot of kids sitting here and getting ready to enjoy and see a lot of fire trucks and cars and get some candy," said Nathan Cooper, Harvey's Lake.
And when asked what they like the most, "About getting the candy," said Eliza Bliss, Harvey's Lake. "I like the fire trucks. I love fireworks and I go to the movies last night," said Nathan Cooper.
But young Nathan agrees the parade was better than the movies with firetrucks tractors motorcyclists and more as they traveled 8.3 miles around the lake.
"Just I guess everyone bringing the community together. We're throwing candy out to the kids and just having a nice sense of fun outside," said Kathleen.
Everyone in and along the parade tell Newswatch 16 they were thankful for the spirit.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/celebrating-july-4th-with-harveys-lake-parade-luzerne-county-clarence-hogan-kathleen-bardi-susan-wimmer/523-655402c8-4b8c-4a1c-8fed-57687d17056a | 2022-07-04T07:48:40 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/celebrating-july-4th-with-harveys-lake-parade-luzerne-county-clarence-hogan-kathleen-bardi-susan-wimmer/523-655402c8-4b8c-4a1c-8fed-57687d17056a |
FOLSOM, Calif. — The 61st annual Folsom Pro Rodeo paid special tribute to the 13 members of the United States armed forces who were killed and injured during the Kabul Airport bombing in 2021.
Folsom native and Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews was seriously injured during that attack, losing an arm and leg. He was offered a hero’s welcome by the Folsom community at the Sunday rodeo.
He spoke to the crowd of thousands of people, saying he is thankful for all of the support from his community. He said he needed to pay his respects “for those 13 real heroes who are not standing here in (his) place.”
13 flags were held by the loved ones and fellow service members of those killed. One flag was held for Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, a Roseville native who was killed during the attack.
Vargas-Andrews said he is honored to have been given the opportunity to help those in need and to serve his nation.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-pro-rodeo-injured-veterans-july-4/103-28d3a59c-9804-441a-9786-575759b5885e | 2022-07-04T07:48:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-pro-rodeo-injured-veterans-july-4/103-28d3a59c-9804-441a-9786-575759b5885e |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Planter's Peanuts NUTmobile got a big welcome in Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning.
The nut-shaped vehicle and its staff, known as the 'peanutters', were in the city for a sign dedication at one of Wilkes-Barre businessman Thom Greco's properties.
"We want people to know whether you're an immigrant or you're somebody from this area or visiting that your dreams can come true. It did for others and it's still alive. And we want to embrace the young kids, immersive experiences, and for them to come out and see what the Mr. Peanut brand means to our youth," said Thom Greco.
The sign recognizes Planter's founding date in1906 and was approved by Planters' parent company.
There is also a statue of the company's mascot Mr. Peanut in the window.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/planters-peanuts-nutmobile-visits-wilkes-barre-luzerne-county-thom-greco-mr-peanut-peanutters-planters/523-4c2ab3fd-c1f7-4b09-b8f7-35dceae2f897 | 2022-07-04T07:48:46 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/planters-peanuts-nutmobile-visits-wilkes-barre-luzerne-county-thom-greco-mr-peanut-peanutters-planters/523-4c2ab3fd-c1f7-4b09-b8f7-35dceae2f897 |
Peacock earns Roy R. Manty Distinguished Service Award
During the Michigan Premier Public Health Conference in June, Lisa Peacock, the former health officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, received the Roy R. Manty Distinguished Service Award.
“It is strongly believed that the Roy R. Manty award should remain the highest individual award given by the local public health community,” said Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health in presenting the award.
“His philosophy may be stated as helping the helpless, correcting the correctable, and assisting all people to fulfillment through good health. Lisa is a true servant of public health. She has served her community, through many challenges, with grace, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to the best of public health.”
“Lisa’s sheer dedication to promoting the health of the community is evidenced by her achievements and the success of each agency she supported over the last 28 years,” Dr. Josh Meyerson, health department medical director said in a statement. “We are so fortunate that her vision and enthusiasm for public health touched our agencies. Lisa has always been an exemplary professional and an empathetic chief.”
More:Peacock, health department agree on severance package
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also acknowledged the dedicated service, support, and resiliency of the local public health departments like the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, awarding each agency with the Director’s Award. HDNW Interim Health Officer Dan Thorell and health officers from across the state accepted this award on behalf of their agencies. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/02/roy-r-manty-award-among-highest-individual-awards-given-public-health-community/7776222001/ | 2022-07-04T08:17:28 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/02/roy-r-manty-award-among-highest-individual-awards-given-public-health-community/7776222001/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — July 4 is Independence Day but it’s also National Caesar Salad Day as well and if you plan on celebrating there are some great spots in Dallas to get this delicious meal.
Whether served as an appetizer, a full meal, with chicken, or without chicken, Caesar Salad is an iconic food in the U.S. Here are some of the best places to get Caesar Salad according to Foursquare:
- La Madeleine French Bakery & Café Mockingbird
- Cane Rosso
- Italia Express
- Panera bread
- Brook Hollow Golf Club
- Urban Eatz
- Lekka
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
- Bugatti Ristorante
- The Ranch at Las Colinas
For more, visit Foursquare. | https://cw33.com/news/local/best-places-to-get-caesar-salad-in-dallas-according-to-foursquare/ | 2022-07-04T08:50:07 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/best-places-to-get-caesar-salad-in-dallas-according-to-foursquare/ |
More than a decade ago, Joshua Lane was a young non-commissioned officer with no interest in serving in an Air Force honor guard.
An assignment at a military funeral in Arizona changed his life.
Then in his mid-20s, Lane found himself handing a U.S. flag to an orphaned child at his parents’ military funeral. Both of the 10-year-old child’s parents had been lost in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan.
“It clicked,” Lane recalled of that moment. “This is why I do this. This is why this is so important. This is not only closure for a chapter of a military member’s life, but also for their family.”
That experience led Lane to where he is today, the NCO in charge of the Air Force’s busiest and most wide-ranging honor guard at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
A member of a military honor guard unit may be the first — and final — uniformed military member a civilian may encounter.
They leave lasting impressions.
“I’ve been face to face with a crying widow,” Lane said. “And it’s my job to be strong.”
An honor guard or ceremonial guardsmen performs ceremonial duties at military funerals, retirement ceremonies, community events, even sporting events.
They represent the military to civilians who may be enjoying a July 4th parade — or experiencing the most painful moments of their lives.
“The honor guard is to ensure that we receive the best of the best that you have to offer so that in turn we give these families the best of the best,” Lane said he sometimes tells Air Force first sergeants when he tries to secure volunteers for his unit.
Staff Sgt. Rodney Petrie, a member of the Wright-Patterson unit, said it can be challenging bringing new members up to speed on just what it is an honor guard does and why that matters.
“Whenever they actually go out in the field and perform a ceremony, it’s kind of like on-the-job training — it all comes together,” Petrie said. “You see the impact it has on the family. That brings it all together for them. They all get locked in.”
The Wright-Patterson honor guard unit ended 2021 with more than a million miles traveled, a new milestone in the Air Force, having served some 4,300 funerals and more than 160 color postings.
When the family of famed Air Force test pilot Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager planned his “celebration of life” service in early 2021, they specifically requested the Wright-Patterson honor guard.
Air Force’s busiest honor guard
An individual guardsmen from Wright-Patt will cover 85 to 100 ceremonies, traveling about 35,000 to 40,000 miles in a six-month tour, Lane said.
On a typical day, the base honor guard will be responsible for 10 or more ceremonies; a normal week will see 50 to 60 ceremonies, but in the past two quarters, that weekly allotment of ceremonies has sometimes reached 111, Lane said.
This unit’s service area covers 210,000 square miles, all or parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia and two counties in Pennsylvania. Of 74 Air Force honor guard units, the Wright-Patterson cadre covers the largest area.
It takes 33 active-duty members and six National Guard and Reserve members to cover that wide expanse. The unit solicits uniformed volunteers on the active-duty side from 17 Wright-Patterson organizations. Volunteers, supported by a staff of 10 full-time staff members, serve six months.
Before they perform, they undergo more than 50 hours of training, mastering some 125 tasks.
Credit: 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Credit: 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
“This is a very high-performance job,” Lane said. “Very high-viz (visibility) as well. So we do make sure our individuals are well versed in their craft and to hone that craft.”
“We spend a lot of time training,” he added. “That is our bread and butter.”
And if they don’t have enough volunteers?
Thankfully, regional Guard and Reserve members augment the unit, Lane said. But there are times when some members are, as Lane put it, “volun-told” to volunteer. And full-time staff members will step in when necessary.
“The Honor Guard is a ‘no-fail’ mission, especially at Wright-Patterson,” Lane said.
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Veterans Voice: On Independence Day, remember our vets who fought and died to gain it
I am writing this July Fourth column in Missoula, Montana, on the last leg of a bucket list trip through Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks.
The date is fitting, since the site of present-day Missoula was first discovered by the intrepid explorers of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on July 4, 1806.
The beauty and grandeur I have seen on this trip has underlined for me the importance of Independence Day, more than any other Fourth of July in recent memory.
July Fourth is not really a military or veterans holiday. But let’s not forget that our ability to celebrate our independence at all is thanks to those who fought and died to gain it, and then to keep it.
Veterans Voice:Remembering two RI soldiers who lived and worked for their cause
History of Independence Day celebrations
Even though informal local celebrations took place starting in the early 1800s, Independence Day did not become a national holiday until 1870 (and it did not become a paid federal holiday until 1938).
'Quiet fireworks':Monday, July 4th at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown
The Dayton, Ohio, VA Medical Center is one of the oldest in the country, having started as the Central Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
By 1875 there were four such homes, serving Civil War veterans. According to records at Dayton, “The U.S. flag contained 37 stars and Independence Day — or ‘the National Anniversary’ as it was often referred to — was the sole holiday that called for fun and frivolity, rather than somber contemplation. It provided the men a welcome break from their daily routines.”
A few years ago the Dayton VAMC website published the following excerpt, describing the 1875 Independence Day celebration at the Dayton Home.
Independence Day at the National Home began at sunrise with a national salute that “awakened the slumbering community of the glorious day they were to celebrate, and the universally interesting programme prepared by veterans for the enjoyment of all.” Buildings and grounds of the institution were dressed in bunting as flags floated from the tops of various buildings.
Railroad excursion trains to the National Home began at 6:00 a.m. and were filled to capacity for hours while roads were thronged in all directions with horses and carriages representing “one mass of humanity” coming to the Home for the day.
The day’s events began at 8:00 a.m. with an entertaining show followed by a grand review (parade) of the veterans and dignitaries….
Afternoon festivities included outdoor sports and competitions of all varieties. A mule-race with a top prize of $5 kicked off the afternoon events which included “races for men on crutches and men in sacks, and men blindfolded with wheelbarrows to trundle… .”
As the day marched on, clouds rolled in and threatened to ruin the evening fireworks display, but the Home’s Governor, Colonel Brown, was undeterred. He said, “The fireworks have been procured for the celebration of the Fourth, and that in spite of all the unfavorable influence outside they should accomplish just what was intended by their purchase.
…up they went at the appointed hour. An eyewitness reported that “nothing so brilliant has ever been witnessed here.”
After the fireworks, the rush to get home was not easy. Trains were filled for hours and carriages clogged the roadways. At midnight, many visitors were compelled to walk home.
Over many generations the connection between veterans and the Fourth of July appears to have lessened. Today’s parades and celebrations certainly include a good representation of military units and veteran contingents, but for most of us the Fourth is a day for an outing to the beach, taking in a ballgame or chilling in the backyard with burgers and a few cold ones.
In addition to flying our flags and wearing red, white and blue, let’s make a special effort to also remember our veterans today.
Here’s an example of what we can do.
Donations sought for care packages for deployed soldiers
Early on Memorial Day morning, Company A, 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry began a year-long deployment.
Jessica Holbrook (whose husband is Sergeant First Class James Holbrook, one of the deployed soldiers) heads up the unit’s Family Resource Group. She is seeking donations of products such as socks, toothpaste, deodorant and other personal hygiene items that can be included in care packages being sent out next week.
The Rhode Island Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars (of which I am a part) has “adopted” Company A, and is working to support this effort. The South Kingstown VFW is helping as well.
Jessica’s team is getting together at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Schofield Armory in Cranston to gather donations and assemble the packages. If you are able to contribute or assist, please email Jessica at aco182frg@gmail.com.
Greenhouse at RI Veterans Home now open to residents
John Twomey, the URI master gardener who is the project leader, reported that they hosted about six veterans and staff in the greenhouse on June 16.
“We are officially open for the vets!” he said enthusiastically.
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VFW Department of Rhode Island elects new officers
At its annual state convention on June 11, the VFW elected and installed the following officers:
• State commander: Joe "Tiger" G. Patrick II (VFW Post 916 in Wakefield)
• State senior vice commander: Rachael S. Garcia (VFW Post 152 in North Kingstown)
• State junior vice commander: Mark L. Turner (VFW Post 406 in Newport)
• State quartermaster: Brad P. Donnelly (VFW Post 9447 in Jamestown)
• State chaplain: C. Lee Hardgrove (VFW Post 152 in North Kingstown)
Dora T. Vasquez-Hellner completed her tour as the 2021-22 state commander and now joins the ranks of the department’s past state commanders.
Veterans service grant application
For organizations interested in applying, the application is now posted at vets.ri.gov/reports-and-policies/grant-opportunities
Information about the application process and question period are included in the RFP at the link above. The final deadline for the RFP is July 15 at noon. Contact Joanna Pallini for further details, at (401) 921-0233; or Joanna.pallini@vets.ri.gov.
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FCC offers fast and affordable internet service for vets
If you or a veteran you know is struggling to afford internet service, the Affordable Connectivity Program may put fast and reliable internet service within reach. ACP-eligible households can receive a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband service and access to affordable high-speed internet plans from 20 leading providers.
To find out if you qualify or to sign up, go to ACPBenefit.org.
Expanded benefits for veterans with toxic exposure
As reported June 16 by Patricia Kime for Military Times, in addition to improving access to benefits for post-9/11 veterans exposed to burn pits, the sweeping toxic exposure legislation approved by the Senate last month will add two new conditions to the Department of Veterans Affairs' list of Agent Orange-related illnesses and expand benefits for veterans sickened by radiation or poisoned water in certain geographic locations.
The bill adds hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, or MGUS, allowing affected veterans to apply for health care and disability benefits without having to prove their condition was caused by their service.
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Calendar
Saturday, 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., fishing charter from Westerly, sponsored by the Providence Vet Center and Veteran Angler Charters. There are only a few open slots left. “The captain says the striped bass bite has been phenomenal off the coast of Block Island, so that is where we will be heading,” says Justyn Charon of the Providence Vet Center. For information, call (401) 739-0167 or email Justyn.Charon@va.gov.
July 21, 5 to 7 p.m., Veteran Voices Town Hall Series. The VA Providence Healthcare System announces the next in its virtual town hall meeting series, using Microsoft Teams. Guest speaker Tim Taylor is on a mission to locate and photograph submarines lost during World War II. He located the USS R-12 (SS-89), lost in 1943. Each town hall is followed by a Q&A with VA Providence Healthcare System leadership. Email providenceveteranstownhall@va.gov for a meeting invitation.
July 30, 1 to 4 p.m.; Learn to Quahog (Veterans Edition). North Kingstown Town Beach. Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Shellfish RI invite service members, veterans and their families. Everything you need to harvest your own shellfish will be provided No RSVP required.
Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., fishing charter for combat veterans, aboard the Seven B’s out of Point Judith, offered by Tight Lines for Vets and the Veterans Center. Rods, reels, breakfast and lunch, drinks plus the day’s catch free to combat veterans. Submit contact info to tightlinesforvets@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook @Tight Lines for Vets to learn more.
Aug. 6, 6 p.m., veterans’ oldies dinner dance, Smithfield Elks Lodge 2359, 326 Farnham Pike, Smithfield. Donation is $45 per person; purchase tickets by Aug. 4 — no tickets sold at the door. Call (401) 921-1682 for tickets. Proceeds benefit distressed and homeless veterans.
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The annual Fourth of July holiday cookouts cost up to 14% more than last year’s, as inflation, supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine continue to affect the economy.
Meat prices have been on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation found the average summer cookout for 10 people costs $69.68, or about $7 per person. The total price rose by about $10 since last year.
Jess Campbell, owner of Carroll Creek Farms in Warren County, said her best sellers for July 4 are “anything grilling — think steaks, pork chops, brats, hotdogs, burgers.”
Carroll Creek Farms raises grass-fed beef and lamb and pastured pork and poultry, which Campbell sells at Second Street Market in Dayton. Campbell has a degree in meat science from the Ohio State University, and is vice president of agribusiness for the swine industry at Farm Credit Mid-America.
She said that producer prices have gone up as feed prices climb. For larger retailers, shipping also adds costs with high gas prices. These factors contribute to higher meat prices for steak, pork chops, ground beef and chicken, which is tracked by the United States Department of Agriculture.
During the busy holiday weekend, a survey from the National Retail Federation found that 84% of Americans plan to celebrate. Of those celebrating, 59% are getting ready for a classic cookout.
Steak prices have fluctuated, and have risen slightly. The most recent data reported by the USDA in May shows it up to $9.690 per pound. In May of last year, steak was valued at $9.120 per pound.
For pork chops, prices were $3.875 per pound in May 2021, but have passed the $4 mark and hit $4.13 in May 2022.
Chicken breasts rose almost a full dollar during the same time period, going from $3.371 to $4.31. Ground beef rose by about 60 cents, from $4.703 to $5.332.
Lori Driskill-Lange said, while shopping at the Groceryland in Springfield on Thursday, that the rise in meat prices have impacted her family as they try to often cook at home and eat together. As a result, her family has decided to a buy cow from a farm in South Vienna that will be butchered there. The idea is that by buying in bulk, it will be cheaper in the long run.
“When you are feeding several boys at the house, the cost definitely add up over time,” Driskill-Lange said, noting that when meat at stores do go on sale, it is still pricey.
Price changes manifest differently in larger retailers and wholesalers than in small businesses with a more niche market like Carroll Creek Farms.
“We set our prices, so we haven’t changed them,” Campbell said.
COVID-19 upped prices for larger retailers in 2020 as personnel at meat-packing plants were overwhelmed by the pandemic. This negatively impacted American families who were spending more on eating meat at home. The impact was different for local farms.
“For small local operations, it’s been very beneficial. People were eating in their house more, so cooking more, using the whole carcass more and worried about sustainability,” Campbell said.
The price change happens alongside a rising demand, which is common for the summer season.
“There’s a seasonal run-up in the summer because there’s more demand,” Campbell said.
She suggests adapting to this by getting creative with your cooking skills, like purchasing a whole pork loin and cutting it into pork chops in your home kitchen or substituting ground beef for chorizo in tacos.
“I think it’s about thinking outside of the box, if you’re trying to be more affordable in your protein choices,” Campbell said.
On Thursday, business was brisk at the Dale Zink Meat Market on North Riley Boulevard in Franklin as a steady line of customers came and took their number before placing their meat order.
“We’re going nonstop for the Fourth of July” said Pete Zink who runs the family-owned business now in its sixth generation. “During COVID-19, we had lines going to the firehouse because we had limitations on the number of people in the building.”
While meat and chicken prices have been on the rise, Zink said he hasn’t seen much change in the appetites of the market’s customers. He said cost of bacon and boneless chicken breast have gone up 30% and steak product is up 20%. Zink said boneless chicken breast was $4.99 a pound is now $7.99 a pound.
“I try to keep certain items priced lower, such as ground product prices.”
However, Zink said prices for other items such as canola oils used in salads and paper products have spiked due to ongoing supply chain issues. The oil he uses was $65 a case and is now $200 a case. He also said other items he sells, such as Mehaffies Pies, have gone up.
He predicts corn and hay will be higher this year, as much as 30% to 40%, because farmers had been paying much higher product costs for fertilizer, fuel, etc. Zink said those costs will hit food chain and trickle down to the consumer in the next six months.
The higher costs did not deter some customers.
Shirley Smith said she comes to the Zink Meat Market on a weekly basis and her buying habits haven’t changed much recently. “I watch for better buys and I’m eating more chicken” she said.
Another customer, Michelle Gorsuch, said she wasn’t changing her buying habits either because everything else is going up. She also said she loves the family-owned business.
Reporter Ed Richter and Hasan Karim contributed to this story.
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Galen College of Nursing and Arizona College of Nursing open new campuses in Sarasota
Two new nursing campuses are now open in Sarasota, primed to educate more nurses to help meet Florida's growing demand.
In March, Galen College of Nursing opened an over-22,700-square-foot campus on North Cattleman Road in Sarasota, with in-person instruction set to begin later this month. Arizona College of Nursing announced last week that it will also be opening a campus in Sarasota, on Cooper Creek Blvd., with instruction to begin in August.
Leanne Salazar, the chief nurse executive of HCA Florida's West Division – majority owner of Galen College – referenced a Florida Hospital Association report from last September, which says that Florida faces a shortage of 59,100 nurses by 2035. That, combined with U.S. Department of Labor projections, which state that roughly 194,500 registered nursing jobs will be available annually over the next decade, makes the education and availability of "the next generation" vital, according to Salazar.
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"We have to be ready to meet the needs of the growing population in the health care demand," Salazar said. "But our workforce needs that support, so priming our pipeline of nurses is critical."
Both colleges, through a blend of active classroom learning and clinical and simulation labs – and in Galen College’s case, an advanced simulation hospital – will prepare nursing students to enter the workforce.
“Nurses are essential to our healthcare system, and the need will only increase as Florida’s population grows,” said Alexis Garruzo, executive director of academic operations for Arizona College’s Sarasota campus, in a release. “This is an exciting time to pursue a nursing career in Florida, and we are thrilled to open our Sarasota campus.
“Our accredited, career-focused, Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BSN) program will prepare students for a fulfilling nursing career.”
Arizona College offers a three-year (or less) BSN program, while Galen College offers a two-year associate degree program, a bridge program for students to move from licensed practical nurse to an associate degree holder and a BSN program with a pre-licensure option.
HCA Florida Healthcare, a network of over 570 affiliated sites and approximately 11,000 doctors, and Galen College conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 15 to mark the opening of the Sarasota campus. More than 40 students have been admitted to the new campus, according to Salazar, with orientation for the start of in-person instruction taking place last week.
"That makes me really excited, because that just shows the potential," Salazar said. "We've already started to expand in that area and our nurses of tomorrow are becoming prepared to be to be ready to practice.
Arizona College now has 12 locations nationwide, with three in Florida, while Galen College now has 13 locations nationwide, with four in Florida. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/04/galen-arizona-college-open-nursing-campuses-sarasota/7778062001/ | 2022-07-04T09:32:12 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/04/galen-arizona-college-open-nursing-campuses-sarasota/7778062001/ |
Sarasota History With Jeff LaHurd: City of Sarasota grew under Mayor Everett Bacon
The face of Sarasota throughout the growth spurt of the frenetic Roaring ’20s was Everett Bacon, who was elected mayor five consecutive times.
Throughout the era, he was seen everywhere as he negotiated contracts, gave speeches, spoke at various civic groups, hosted important personages, cut ribbons at grand openings, and was often interviewed by the local newspapers as he lobbied for or against important proposals. During his tenure, the city quickly tripled in size.
By the time he left office, Sarasota could no longer be mistaken for a fishing/agricultural backwater. It had transformed into the go-to place for the monied snowbirds sought after throughout Florida.
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Born in Williamsfield, Ohio – “North of the Mason Dixon Line,” as the Sarasota Herald often phrased it – Bacon attended Warren College taking commercial and business courses.
He came to Sarasota in 1910, the same year the community was discovered by Bertha Palmer and Sarasota’s first major developer, Owen Burns. Bacon immediately became involved in real estate and shortly thereafter established an insurance business.
He was elected to the City Council in 1914, serving for three years. In 1916, at a town hall meeting, he spoke out forcefully for the purchase and restoration of the golf links established by John Hamilton Gillespie in 1905. He noted that he knew of several instances where people would have vacationed in Sarasota had there been links for them to enjoy. (Even then, Florida knew that golf was important to attract tourists.)
Bacon briefly left Sarasota in 1917, returning shortly thereafter to reenter the real estate business.
First swept into mayoral office in 1921, the year the area broke away from Manatee County, Bacon was the man in charge at City Hall when the position was more than the ceremonial figurehead it is today.
In 1920 he was elected justice of the peace for the 7th District of Manatee County, a position he maintained when Sarasota County was formed. He held the position during his first years as mayor and resigned in 1925 as his mayoral duties began taking too much time.
Bacon traveled throughout the state learning the good and bad points in the government of other cities, and always boosting Sarasota.
On one such trip, the first-ever “City Chiefs” meeting held in Jacksonville, Mayor Bacon addressed the assemblage of Florida Mayors assuring that he was foursquare behind the notion that there was “no North Florida, no West Florida, no South Florida, no East Coast – but one Florida,” all joining together to assist the Florida Development Board to raise a statewide fund for the purpose of advertising Florida to the world.
During one election campaign, Bacon promised to “endeavor to give the City a clean business-like administration and solicit the advice and counsel of the citizens on any important matters.”
Bacon reduced the tax rate from 21 to 12 mills and at the same time the city paid off its debt.
The only female mayor in Florida, Mrs. H.M. Strickland of Live Oak, was also in attendance. According to the Herald, her presence “made the occasion more enjoyable. She is said to be a woman of strong personality, of the brunette type, very attractive, and proved to be a regular good fellow," a description that would not make it into print today.
Bacon often said he did not want politics to become involved in city government, a sentiment shared by most of Sarasota’s civic leaders.
In 1923, the mayor/real estate entrepreneur voted with the majority when the Realtors Association was formed. Placed on the board of directors, one of the main purposes of the Association was to eliminate “curb-stone” traders who would come into a community for a few days or weeks and enter real estate transactions in which the buyer has no redress against fraudulent or misleading representations. It was noted that California and Oregon rid themselves of disreputable real estate agents.
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(The plan was probably not a 100% success, as Sarasota’s first real estate man, A.B. Edwards, recalled the “binder boys” of the Knickerbocker Army sleeping in their cars and at the train station, waiting for a passerby who wanted to strike it rich.)
On his own managerial style, Bacon said “It is my belief that if the men who head departments are given full charge of their organization with hiring and firing privileges better conditions will exist than if one man should take full charge of everything. ... It is therefore my policy to place the most experienced man available in full charge of each city department.”
In 1926 Mayor Bacon decided to campaign for the state Legislature while maintaining his mayoral duties. Given his experience and the appreciation of the citizens of Sarasota, he was a shoo-in. He was backed by the Herald, which recounted his many accomplishments.
Bacon promised he “could represent the county’s interest in an advantageous manner and would have the co-operation of the people of the city and Sarasota County as a whole.”
Prior to the election, in an ongoing series called Builders of Sarasota, the Herald featured a pen and ink drawing of Bacon and reported among his accomplishments that he had “improved a number of lots by building homes on them, developed sub-divisions in Phillippi Heights, Highland Crest, Mira Mar and Elysin.”
The paper reported that he loved to hunt and fish. And to bolster his chances for a legislative seat reminded, “His administration as mayor of this city covers a period which will always stand out as being marked by some of the most significant events in the history of Sarasota.”
He ran unopposed.
There were failures during his long tenure, some significant. As with most of the city’s movers and shakers, he jumped on the bandwagon, and lent his voice to the movement to sell the municipal electric plant for $1,000,000. The money was used to finance a deep-water port to attract ocean-going vessels, like in Jacksonville and Miami. The concept was bolstered by the railway embargo which prevented the arrival of building materials necessary for the continuation of construction projects in the city.
The port project quickly proved to be a failure. The accommodating channel leading to Payne Terminal at 10th Street quickly filled back in as many long-time residents, familiar with the ebb and flow of the tides, prophesied it would. However, some good came of the plan, as the dredge was used to create today’s popular City Island.
Trusting the good times would continue to roll on, the other miscue involved the drive to expand the city limits, which became an obsession for the progressives, Bacon included.
Sarasota’s land boom, still in full swing, needed more territory for development to continue. Therefore, it was decided to expand the city limits to 64 square miles, “the size of a real city.”
The Herald reported that the old city limits of approximately ten square miles had begun to cramp progress.
When the bill passed, Bacon said he was “Delighted beyond expression.” He was reported to have worked on the expansion for four years, expressing that “It is something that means the welfare of everybody.”
An interesting analogy was made by Willis B. Powell – general secretary of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce – who likened it to wearing a perfect 36-inch pair of trousers. “Now our movements are not cramped in any direction. We can now loosen our belts and expand.”
The headline in the Nov. 22, 1925, Herald proudly read “SARASOTA NOW A GREATER CITY.”
Then came the bust, and local joy was quickly diminished.
After the crash, the city contracted Powell’s belt to “a more appropriate” 17 square miles, and even that diminished area was difficult to manage for a cash-strapped government.
Having ridden the crest of good times into the bust of the Great Depression, Bacon retired from politics to devote himself to his real estate business.
On Oct. 23, 1958, after a short illness, the man who was at the helm during Sarasota’s transformation passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/04/sarasota-history-city-sarasota-grew-under-mayor-everett-bacon/7754158001/ | 2022-07-04T09:32:15 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/04/sarasota-history-city-sarasota-grew-under-mayor-everett-bacon/7754158001/ |
Sparks will fly across North Texas this Fourth of July, and NBC 5 has compiled a great list of celebrations for you and your family to enjoy.
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, commemorates the 1776 signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. Since becoming a federal holiday in 1941, the birth of our nation’s independence has been celebrated by fireworks, parades, barbecues, and family gatherings.
Fourth of July Events in North Texas
ADDISON
Kaboom Town!
Sunday, July 3
4970 Addison Circle
Tickets to his Addison event have already sold out, but guests can purchase a hotel package that guarantees admission for up to six people. Several Addison hotels are offering special rates, starting at $99, with included Kaboom Town tickets. You can also livestream the fireworks from your home.
ARLINGTON
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Arlington Independence Day Parade
Monday, July 4; 9 a.m.
Free Admission
For more information, click HERE
On Monday, July 4, the Arlington Independence Day Parade returns to Downtown Arlington. The parade is the oldest event in Arlington and one of the largest parades in Texas. Sponsored by the City of Arlington and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Light Up Arlington
Sunday, July 3
Downtown Arlington, 101 S. Mesquite Street
For more information, click HERE
Downtown Arlington will feature a fireworks show on Sunday night after an evening-long festival. The event will also set the stage for the next morning’s July Fourth parade. Both events are free to attend.
BURLESON
Party at the Pavilion
Monday, July 4; 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Standard at Chisenhall, 279 W Hidden Creek Parkway
For more information, click HERE
Celebrate the 4th at the Standard at Chisenhall! Bring your car, a lawn chair, or a blanket and take in the Burleson fireworks. Live music will be performed by the Brock DeWald and Neon Prophets. There will be kids’ activities, a variety of vendors, and food trucks. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Parking opens at 5 p.m. Tickets are available online.
CARROLLTON
Community Fireworks Display
Sunday, July 3
Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Road
For more information, click HERE
Josey Ranch Lake in Carrollton will be illuminated for a 15-minute fireworks show. The display can also be viewed from the park or in surrounding neighborhoods, and it will be streamed live starting at 9:30 pm.
CLEBURNE
4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4; 10 a.m.
Lake Pat Cleburne/Cleburne Golf Links, 2501 Country Club Road
For more information, click HERE
Don’t miss out on Cleburne’s 4th of July Celebration at Lake Pat Cleburne! Starting at 10 a.m., enjoy free parking, vendors, and food trucks. At 6:30 p.m., gates open at Cleburne Golf Links for the live music performed by Jesse Jennings at 7 p.m. Don’t forget to stick around for fireworks! Lawn chairs are welcomed. No outside food or drinks will be available and will be for purchase only. Registration is required for parking at Cleburne Golf Links. Free viewing will be available along Lakeshore Drive.
COPPELL
Celebrate Coppell: Party in the Park
Saturday, July 2; 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Andrew Brown Park East, 260 Parkway Boulevard
For more information, click HERE
Head over to Andrew Brown Park to enjoy the festivities! There will be great food and live performances from Prophets and Outlaws, as well as a performance by the Emerald City Band! After all the epic music you can cruise over to the park for the fireworks which begins at 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Coppell: Parade Down Parkway
Monday, July 4; 9 a.m.
Begins at Samuel Boulevard and Sandy Lake Road
For more information, click HERE
Come be part of the fun. You’re invited to watch or participate by decorating a float for all to see and enjoy. Submission of applications must be submitted in order to enter your decorated float into the parade. This event is free of charge so get to the parade route early to secure the best spots to view all the excitement.
CORSICANA
Freedom Festival
Monday, July 4
6:00 p.m.
I.O.O.F Park
For more information, 903-654-4874 or click HERE
Hosted by the City of Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department, this great Independence Day celebration features food, fun, live music and fireworks. The fireworks start at 9:25 p.m. Don’t forget your blankets and chairs.
DALLAS
A Star-Spangled Spectacular with the Dallas Winds
Monday, July 4; 1 p.m.
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street
For more information, click HERE
Enjoy an afternoon of music, a salute to our troops, and indoor fireworks to beat the heat at the Meyerson Symphony Center. This year we’ll have a visiting presenter to bring about our musical spectacular. In-person tickets are available, but if you can’t attend in person the event will also be streamed online with an offering of 1 pass per household.
Fair Park Fourth
Monday, July 4
3809 Grand Avenue
For more information, click HERE
After a two-year hiatus, Fair Park Fourth is back. The event will feature the classic State Fair foods, music by the United States Air Force Band, and a fireworks display. Admission is free.
Independence Beer Bash
Sunday, July 3; 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Texas Ale Project, 1001 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Free Admission
For more information, click HERE
Come hang out at the Texas Ale Project! Kick back and enjoy the live music, food, outdoor games and a large selection of craft beers, and so much more. Admission is free.
Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2
Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
For more information, click HERE
This Dallas park will host three hours of music, vendors, and food trucks before a colorful fireworks show as a grand finale.
DECATUR
Fireworks Over Decatur
Friday, July 1
7:00 p.m.
Victory Church
400 US-380
For more information, click HERE
Enjoy fireworks at this free family event which will have food trucks, live music, games, water slides, a bounce house and fireworks.
DENTON
Denton 4th of July Weekend
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 3
For more information, click HERE
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Denton with a variety of activities for all. Some events include Saturday’s Liberty 5K Run & Walk, Jubilee, and Yankee Doodle Parade. The much-anticipated fireworks show is Sunday, July 3 and starts at 9:30 p. m. at North Lakes Park. There’s so much to in Denton this 4th of July weekend, come indulge in all the fun.
DESOTO/LANCASTER
Old Fashioned Fourth Fireworks Celebration
Monday, July 4; 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Road
For more information, click HERE
The cities of Desoto and Lancaster have partnered to bring you an amazing 4th. This exciting event at Grimes Park includes games for all ages to enjoy, activities for the kids, live music, and it wouldn’t be a celebration without the fireworks so don’t fret we’ll have those too. They’ll be food from a variety of vendors to satisfy any appetite. Parking and admission are free.
DUNCANVILLE
Duncanville Independence Day Celebration
Monday, July 4; 9 a.m.
Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Boulevard
For more information, click HERE
The City of Duncanville invites you to join their Independence Day Celebration. It kicks off with a parade at 9 a.m. and then leads on with the actual celebration starting at 6 p.m. The celebration includes music from the David Whiteman Band, impeccable food, face painting, bounce houses and more. The fun doesn’t end here because the fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. Wristbands are required for entry and can be picked up at the Recreational Center.
FARMERS BRANCH
Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 1; 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane
For more information, click HERE
Celebrate Independence Day with neighbors, family, and friends! Tons of activities for the kids, air-brushed tattoos, balloon animals, a party band for some dancing; the list goes on for what all they’ll be to do. Food and beverages will be for sale to tackle your appetite while having all that fun.
FLOWER MOUND
Independence Fest 2022
Monday, July 4; 5 p.m.
Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane
For more information, click HERE
Enjoy Independence Day with the whole family at Bakersfield Park! Festivities begin with the children’s parade and end with live musical performances headlined by Randy Rogers Band. The festival will also include a children’s play area, a vintage car show, an amazing fireworks show and local vendors and food trucks. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Independence Day Splashtacular
Monday, July 4; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Flower Mound Community Activity Center Outdoor Waterpark, 1200 Gerault Road
For more information, click HERE
Cool off this Fourth with the family at Flower Mound’s Independence Day Splashtacular! There will be activities and games throughout the day that are fun for all ages. Check out the link above for admission information.
FORT WORTH
Concerts in the Garden July 4th Celebration
Sunday, July 3 - Monday, July 4; 8:30 p.m.
Fort Worth Botanical Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard
For more information, click HERE
Gather the family and pack for a picnic in the garden. Come out and celebrate Independence Day with a family picnic and concert in the garden. Listen to your favorite patriotic songs and marches as well as vocalist Angela Turner Wilson. To top it off, enjoy a firework show you won’t forget.
Fort Worth's Fourth
Monday, July 4
Panther Island Pavillion 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth
Guests can float on the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion before enjoying food and drinks from a variety of vendors and watching a fireworks show lasting almost a full 30 minutes.
FRISCO
Frisco Freedom Fest
Sunday, July 3 – Monday, July 4
Simpson Plaza in Frisco Square
For more information, click HERE
Presented by the City of Frisco with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 serving as media sponsors. Don’t miss out on the celebration that only happens once a year. Come observe and enjoy Independence Day with mind-blowing fireworks, great food, fantastic music and much more.
Star Spangled Spectacular
Sunday, July 3
Firewheel Town Center
For more information, click HERE
Firewheel Town Center will feature several hours of activities, including a flag ceremony, mainstage entertainment, family activities, and a fireworks spectacular.
GLEN ROSE
Hometown 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4; 9 a.m.
Glen Rose CVB & Visitors Center 100 NE Barnard Street
For more information, click HERE
Join your Glen Rose community to celebrate our nation’s independence! Gather along the route while local businesses pass by on floats! The parade kicks off at 9 a.m.
GRANBURY
Granbury’s Hometown 4th of July Festival
Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 4
Granbury Chamber of Commerce, 3408 E US Highway 377
For more information, click HERE
Enjoy three days of activities in Granbury this Fourth! The weekend’s festivities include vendors, a parade, and fireworks.
GRAND PRAIRE
Fireworks and Live Racing
Sunday, July 3rd - Monday, July 4th – 5:00 p.m.
1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX
For more information click HERE
We want to welcome you to racing, fund and fireworks.Start the evening off with a good race and more. Some of the fun includes pony rides, petting zoos, and inflatables for the kids to enjoy. Finish the night off with the fireworks show choreographed to music.
GRAPEVINE
39th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Monday, July 4; 9:30 p.m.
Oak Grove Park, 2520 Oak Grove Loop South
For more information, click HERE
Celebrate America’s birthday with the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza! Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m., accompanied by patriotic music. Oak Grove Park provides the most parking and viewing space but there are many other options for watching the show!
IRVING
Sparks Stripes Irving Texas
Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
Heritage Park, 217 South Main Street
For more information, click HERE
Irving’s Independence Day Celebration is back this year for an exciting celebration! Don’t’ miss the Independence Day Parade in the Heritage District at 9 a.m. and join the community at Levy Event Plaza at 6 p.m. for live music, fireworks and more.
LAKE DALLAS
Lake Cities 4th of July
Saturday, July 2; 9 a.m.
Lake Dallas City Park, 101 E Hundley Drive
For more information, click HERE
Saturday’s festivities begin with a patriotic parade at 9 a.m., followed by food, contests, and vendors. The day closes with one of the area’s most spectacular fireworks shows!
LANCASTER/DESOTO
Old Fashioned Fourth Fireworks Celebration
Monday, July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Road
For more information, click HERE
The cities of Lancaster and Desoto have partnered to bring you an amazing 4th. This exciting event at Grimes Park includes games for all ages to enjoy, activities for the kids, live music, and it wouldn’t be a celebration without the fireworks so don’t fret we’ll have those too. They’ll be food from a variety of vendors to satisfy any appetite. Parking and admission are free.
LEWISVILLE
Castle Hills Freedom Festival
Monday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Castle Hills Village Shops & Plaza, 2520 King Arthur Boulevard
For more information, click HERE
A Lewisville tradition for more than 20 years, the annual July 4th Freedom Festival returns to Castle Hills! The festival includes carnival games, bounce houses, and music. Stick around for the fireworks that start at dusk. The event is free. Concessions will be for sale at Village Shops and food trucks.
LITTLE ELM
July Jubilee
Monday, July 4
Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway
For more information, click HERE
Little Elm Park will be open all Monday for a day full of live music, vendors, and much more! The day will be capped off two fireworks displays over the lake. One show will take place at Little Elm Beach and the other at Little Elm High School. Parking and camping passes are on sale now.
MANSFIELD
Mansfield’s Rocks
Sunday, July 3; 6 p.m.
Big League Dreams, 500 Heritage Parkway South
For more information, click HERE
MCKINNEY
Red, White, and BOOM!
Monday, July 4
6375 Collin McKinney Parkway
Free Admission and Parking
For more information, click HERE
Head to downtown McKinney to enjoy a Monday full of fun with the family! Enjoy free family activities like a parade, and a car and truck show. Evening activities will take place at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch with live music, food, and fireworks. Admission and parking are free.
PLANO
Plano’s All-American 4th
Monday, July 4; 6 pm. - 10 p.m.
Red Tail Pavilion: 2800 E Spring Creek Parkway
For more information, click HERE
We welcome you to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and coolers. Parking will be available at Collin College. They’ll be a variety of vendors with food and beverages will be on sale and much more. Pets are prohibited.
ROCKWALL
4TH of July Parade & Fireworks
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.
For more information click HERE
We invite you to come engage in our spectacular parade kicking off at 11 a.m. starting form Utley Middle School and ending at Dobbs Elementary. Then, head on over for even more family fun with parachute jumping, live music performed by Southern Ride, and top the night off with a fireworks show you wouldn’t want to miss.
SOUTHLAKE
South Lake Stars and Stripes
Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
1400 Main St, Southlake, TX
For more information click HERE
Join us for fun in the town square in the city of South Lake. They’ll be live entertainment, food and beverage options. They’ll be games and crafts that the entire family can enjoy. We want you to be a part of the celebration.
STEPHENVILLE
4th of July at Stephenville City Park
Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
709 Riverside Dr, Stephenville, TX 76401
For more Information click, HERE
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Parade. The City of Stephenville will like to invite you to an exciting parade that will feature many floats and vehicles all decorated in celebration of Independence day. Don't miss out on this event.
TERRELL
Free & the Brave Blowout!
Sunday, July 3 – Monday, July 4
Terrell Municipal Airport, 400 W British Flying School Boulevard
Free Admission and Parking
For more information, click HERE
Bring out the lawn chairs and enjoy a unique, fun-filled Fourth at Terrell Municipal Airport! Festivities will include a hot air balloon glow, tethered balloon rides, a live DJ, and a fireworks display to cap off the night! Gates will open at 6 p.m.
Liberty By The Lake
Saturday, July 2
The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks
For more information, click HERE
The 25th annual Liberty by the Lake Festival will kick off with a 5K/10K/1M walk/run and a parade. The evening will feature food vendors, a watermelon eating contest, a concert from disco cover band Le Freak, and a fireworks display above The Colony Five Star Complex.
TROPHY CLUB
Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
Independence Park, 501 Parkview Drive
For more information, click HERE
Head to Trophy Club’s Independence for a Fourth of July full of activities. Come out early and lace up your running shoes for the Patriot 5K and Fun Run! Stick around later for the Parade of Patriots and Fireworks Celebration. All City of Trophy Club residents enter for free.
WEATHERFORD
Spark in the Park 2022
Monday, July 4 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Heritage Park Amphitheater, 378 Jack Borden Way
For more information, click HERE
Head to Heritage Park to enjoy a night of music and fireworks! This year San Antonio’s country star Mike Ryan headlines Spark in the Park. Opening acts are Micky & the Motorcars from Austin. One of the largest fireworks displays in North Texas follows this fantastic country & western show. Experience Weatherford invites you to this free event.
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INDIANAPOLIS — It is a symbol of freedom. The red, white, and blue American flag waves from the yards and porches of many Hoosier households.
James Toon sees dozens of flags every day, as he drives for Comcast as a tech operations supervisor.
"If I see a flag," says Toon, "I'll just pull over, stop, try to make contact with them, and try to replace it there on the spot if I can."
Toon spearheads Comcast's free flag replacement program. It gives new flags to Hoosier families for free, replacing older, worn, and torn flags.
"I've done a little over probably 30 flags," says Toon.
Those communities include Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Greenfield, Mooresville and Camby.
"There is a certain brand of the American flag we use," says Toon, "because it's made in the United States."
The new flag is installed in a matter of moments, but Toon says the old flag get its recognition too.
"We take them to the VFW," says Toon, "who has a program where they will retire the flag properly and respectfully. It's really important that they don't just get thrown away, and that they are treated with the care and respect they need."
The respect means a little more to Toon. That's because he is a 12-year National Guard veteran who served time in Iraq.
"No matter what side of the fence you're on," says Toon, "everyone kind of rallies around the flag."
Mike Wilson is the public relations director with Comcast of Indiana.
"Personally, for me," says Wilson, "it is great to see, because it does restore a sense of pride. We see so much division day to day on any given topic, and it's so nice to have something that everyone can rally around."
Toon is a member of Comcast's Veteran Network Employee Resource Group, also known as VetNet. It supports Hoosier veterans and their families.
"It doesn't have, really, much to do with anything we do in the world of telecommunications," says Wilson, "but it has a lot to do with how we care about our employees."
VetNet allows veterans like Toon to give back in ways that matter most to them. Toon says employees do not have to be a veteran to help out in the free flag replacement program.
Comcast has more than 150 technicians working in the Indianapolis area, according to Toon. Each of those employees can send in a tip for a flag replacement.
Then, one by one, Toon and his teammates lift new flags and renewed spirit across central Indiana.
Wilson says the free flag replacement program is open to all Hoosiers, not just Comcast customers. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/comcast-gives-free-flags-to-hoosier-families/531-141f7dd4-bc33-493d-b8b1-ffe57a1bec77 | 2022-07-04T10:26:42 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/comcast-gives-free-flags-to-hoosier-families/531-141f7dd4-bc33-493d-b8b1-ffe57a1bec77 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Residents throughout Central Pa. participated in early celebrations for the Fourth of July on Sunday.
At Western Village RV Park, Carlisle families were treated to a variety of activities, from cornhole tournaments and golf cart parades, to a patriotic slip ‘n slide.
“It’s just a great time for all of the families to come together and really feel why they celebrate this country we have and all the freedom we have," Gunner Marsh, Western Village RV Park's activities coordinator said.
Over in Lancaster, the Barnstormers opened up Clipper Magazine Stadium to the public for free Sunday afternoon. Families took to the field to play catch, run the base paths, and scale a rock-climbing wall.
“A lot of fun to do for the kids and the family, they had a good time with all the free activities," Robert Cummings said.
“I’m enjoying it, catching the ball with my wife, catching the ball with my son, so I’m enjoying my experience right now," Tay Douglas said.
At Long’s Park, thousands of people gathered for the Patriotic Fireworks Celebration. It's the first time the event’s been held since the start of the pandemic. The U.S. Army Band opened up with a special concert before the fireworks lit up the Lancaster skyline.
Fireworks capped off a fun day of celebration for residents throughout Central Pennsylvania, as well.
“It’s good to get out, be with other people, and have some fun," Brian Kramp said.
"It’s just amazing to see how many people show up for it," Brian's wife, Christine, added. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/central-pa-celebrates-independence-day-holidays/521-c5e4b64e-62f3-460d-89a8-8df4ec71ee44 | 2022-07-04T10:45:55 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/central-pa-celebrates-independence-day-holidays/521-c5e4b64e-62f3-460d-89a8-8df4ec71ee44 |
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WATERLOO — The Waterloo Public Library has announced activities happening for the week starting July 3:
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., STEM Activities by AmeriCorps for second- to fourth-graders in Meeting Room AB, part of the Youth Summer Library Program.
Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon, You’ve got the Beat! with Fonziba Drums, experience an authentic taste of West African culture as part of the Youth Summer Library Program. During this interactive and engaging program in Meeting Room AB, participants will learn how to drum, the health benefits of drumming, and so much more.
Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m., The Must List: What's hot? What's not? Adults can participate in this monthly forum to discuss the latest "binge-worthy" books, movies and TV shows in the Library Conference Room
Thursday, 4-6 p.m., Grill Your Own Foil Pack in the Waterloo Public Library Garage as part of the Teen Summer Library Program. Participate in a cookout and make everyone’s favorite campsite meal, a foil pack. Choose from a selection of meats, veggies, and sauces, which will be wrapped in foil and grilled to perfection. Participants will also make a dessert pack using an array of sweets that include chocolate chips, fruit, and Nutella. Supplies are limited.
Saturday, 10-11 a.m., “Off the Beaten Path” Library Tour, Meeting Room AB, part of the Adult Summer Library Program. See behind the scenes and learn about the history of the library building, watch how materials are processed, hear some ghost stories, and – if lucky – see an apparition.
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Ohio awards nearly $1.3 million to demolish, remediate former Weber Dental site
CANTON – The state has awarded $1.29 million to the Stark Economic Development Board for the demolition of the former Weber Dental Manufacturing Co. building and environmental remediation.
The property at 2206 13th St. NE is about seven acres and has been vacant since the dental equipment company closed in 1977. Since then, the building has been damaged by fires.
More:Canton officials faced with decision about fire-damaged building
State officials recently approved awarding $192 million through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program to clean up 112 sites around Ohio. State officials are cleaning up the sites with hopes the properties can be part of future economic development.
Christopher Hardesty, the city's economic development director, said the county development board spearheaded the acquisition of brownfield remediation money. The city has no specific plans for the site at this point.
"Right now we're kind of just focused on getting that property cleaned up," Hardesty said. "And then once we have it in a state which warrants development and investment, we're probably going to move on, actually getting around to seeing who's out there that wants to develop."
He said additional investment in the surrounding area might be needed to "create an overall more attractive industrial area for Realtors or developers to come in and invest their dollars."
Weber Dental dates to 1896, when the company started making dental chairs and other equipment at the site. The building was designed by renowned Canton architect Guy Tilden. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2022/07/04/ohio-gives-nearly-1-3-million-clear-dental-weber-site-canton/7754744001/ | 2022-07-04T11:16:28 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2022/07/04/ohio-gives-nearly-1-3-million-clear-dental-weber-site-canton/7754744001/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two teens were injured in a drive-by shooting near an Apopka neighborhood Sunday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office responded to the shooting on Ella J Gilmore Street near Apopka around 9:15 p.m.
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Deputies said when they arrived to the scene they found two teenagers with gunshot wounds.
The teens were rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Details of what led up to the shooting or whether the teens lived there have not been released.
Deputies did not release the exact ages of the victims and so far have no information about a possible suspect.
Anyone with information should call crime line at 800-423-TIPS.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – More people than ever are applying to become U.S. citizens.
According to the Dept. of Homeland Security’s Office of Immigration Statistics, 968,000 people applied for citizenship in 2020, up from 831,000 applications in 2019.
In the last few months of 2021, there were 798,372 people still waiting to be approved for naturalization, including 5,956 members of the military, who serve as immigrants.
To become a U.S. citizen, applicants have to show the ability to read, write and speak English, pay a $725 fee to apply, and pass a civics test. It can take up to 11 months to be approved for naturalization.
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The civics test consists of up to 20 questions, depending on which test the applicant gets, from a list of up to 128 questions on topics ranging from government to history to geography.
The questions are asked during a face-to-face interview, it’s an oral exam, and there are no multiple choice answers.
If you get the 2020 version of the test, you have to get 12 of 20 questions correct. If you get the 2008 version of the test, you have to get 6 of 10 questions correct.
If you had to take the citizenship test, would you pass?
Below is a multiple-choice version of the citizenship test – 20 questions taken from the 2008 and 2020 versions of the test.
See how many questions you answer correctly.
If you want to see more, you can take the 2008 practice test supplied by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, too. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/04/quiz-could-you-pass-a-us-citizenship-test/ | 2022-07-04T11:18:46 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/04/quiz-could-you-pass-a-us-citizenship-test/ |
BYRON, Minn.- A homeowner says fireworks led to a fire at his home early Monday morning.
It took place in the 800th block of 3rd Street Northeast in Byron.
According to the homeowner Lowell Thomason, the fire at his property started around midnight and was caused by fireworks that were not cooled off.
He says six people were in the house and made it out safely.
The extent of the property damage has not been determined.
According to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office- more information is expected to be released Tuesday morning after the holiday.
Stick with us on air and online as we work to learn more. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/breaking-house-fire-in-byron-early-monday-morning/article_f776de0c-fb76-11ec-aec6-87d0d02fb513.html | 2022-07-04T11:22:18 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/breaking-house-fire-in-byron-early-monday-morning/article_f776de0c-fb76-11ec-aec6-87d0d02fb513.html |
100 years ago
July 4, 1922: A big crowd is expected today at the opening of the temporary municipal golf course. Flags are up to guide the players and everything is in readiness, the work having been rushed by Mayor Jones during the past few days. There will be no charge for playing on this course, and everyone is welcome. This course is only for use until the permanent course is ready.
75 years ago
July 4, 1947: A throng of 25,000 people is expected in Miller Park to enjoy the holiday and tonight's fireworks display. Weather is expected to be fair with clear skies. A year ago, picnic tables were taken early and parking space for cars was at a premium as early as 4 p.m. Festivities will not include an afternoon concert this year. However, there will be an evening band concert before the fireworks display takes place around 9 p.m., officials said.
50 years ago
July 4, 1972: Fifty elementary teachers from 13 Central Illinois school districts are spending three weeks at Illinois State University in an institute program designed to improve the future quality of science instruction in their classrooms. They are participants in a program funded by a $42,531 grant from the National Science Foundation, in cooperation with ISU and the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
25 years ago
July 4, 1997: Last week's Relay for Life events in McLean, Woodford, Peoria and Tazewell counties raised more than $500,000 for the American Cancer Society in a 24-hour period. The four-county event is the one in Illinois that will raise the most money for the cancer society this year, said Lee Brown, vice president of income for the state division. McLean County alone had 77 participating teams.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-crowd-expected-at-golf-course-opening/article_0c7aca94-fae5-11ec-a6c5-aff792066d42.html | 2022-07-04T11:40:38 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-crowd-expected-at-golf-course-opening/article_0c7aca94-fae5-11ec-a6c5-aff792066d42.html |
FOURTH OF JULY IS NOT THE HOLIDAY
The holiday on the Fourth of July is NOT the holiday, but rather the date that we celebrate Independence Day. Let all Americans recognize and celebrate the freedoms and rights secured and gifted to us by those who served this country in the Revolutionary War, and those who have followed who have maintained those freedoms for us. Veterans, have a great Independence Day weekend! Be proud that you have helped maintain our freedoms by continuing that long line of Americans who have been willing to put their lives at risk so our way of life can be that "shining light on the hill" that stands as an inspiration for the rest of the world to which to aspire.
MILITARY FUNERAL RITES FOR NATIONAL GUARD
Q: I served six years in the Illinois National Guard and was given an honorable discharge. In the past few years, I have attended several funerals where military rites were accorded. I never served in the federal military. Am I eligible for military rites of any kind when I pass?
A: Yes! The rendering of military funeral honors for United States Armed Forces veterans is a tribute that our veterans and their families justly deserve. Section 578 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires the Department of Defense to provide, upon request, military funeral honors for eligible veterans. Any person (active duty, National Guard or Reserve) who has completed at least one enlistment or other obligated military service and received an honorable discharge is eligible for military funeral honors. These honors may not be furnished for any individual convicted of a capital offense under federal or state law for which the person was sentenced to death or life without parole. The National Guard is designated a primary provider of military funeral honors and will provide a flag-folding team, presentation of the folded flag to next of kin, and "Taps." Military rites should be coordinated with the funeral home, and they will normally acquire the casket flag for draping the casket. The National Guard Honor Guard details conduct their part of military honors at over 150,000 funerals for veterans each year.
DID YOU KNOW?
Military funeral honors often include a three-volley rifle salute as part of the ceremony. What is the significance of three rounds or volleys? This is a tradition that dates to the European dynastic wars, which were fought between 1688 and 1748. The volleys were shots fired on the battlefield during a battle to signal a request and acceptance from the two sides to pause the fighting, intended to allow time for both sides to remove the bodies of their fallen soldiers from the battlefield. The two sides would cease hostilities until the firing of another three volleys, meaning the dead had been properly cared for and each side was ready to resume the battle. The three rounds of bullets fired at a military funeral rites ceremony represent the three volleys fired and the three words duty, honor and country.
VA SIMPLIFIES LOG-IN PROCEDURES FOR MOST PLATFORMS
Q: I am an older veteran, and I can use the computer to browse and use email. However, I have a terrible time managing the many usernames and passwords I have to access many websites. This is especially true with the many websites I use for access to VA benefit information. Can the VA do anything to reduce the frustration concerning access to VA information?
A: VA has adopted Login.gov for a unified veteran sign-in experience that provides seamless experiences across multiple government platforms. Veterans can now use the same login and password to access a growing list of federal government digital platforms including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management and Small Business Administration to deliver a secure and streamlined identity verification experience. Currently, veterans can log in to VA.gov, My HealtheVet and VA’s flagship Health and Benefits mobile app using Login.gov. Visit Login.gov to learn more about the new sign-in process.
Jerry Vogler is superintendent of the McLean County Veterans Assistance Commission. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/veterans-corner-4th-of-july-military-funeral-honors-va-log-ins/article_8df63b8e-f7df-11ec-ad06-c75c26295d38.html | 2022-07-04T11:40:45 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/veterans-corner-4th-of-july-military-funeral-honors-va-log-ins/article_8df63b8e-f7df-11ec-ad06-c75c26295d38.html |
Many cars on local and state roadways are the same age or older than some of the drivers behind the wheel, and consumers have been holding onto their vehicles longer at a time of reduced supply and higher prices for new and used cars.
Older automobiles can be expensive to maintain, typically get worse gas mileage than newer vehicles and they lack some of the technology that makes new cars safer than ever, some industry observers and safety groups say.
But sometimes it makes more financial sense for Ohioans to hang onto their aging rides than to shell out significant sums for something new.
“Owning and maintaining older cars could be more difficult because as technology advances, old car parts become obsolete and hard to find,” said Kara Hitchens, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Miami Valley. But “new technology comes with a price. So if it seems like new cars are more expensive, they are.”
More than one in four passenger vehicles registered in the Miami Valley region and Ohio are at least 15 years old, according to vehicle registration data obtained by this newspaper from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
In Clark County, nearly 35% of passenger cars are 15 and older, and one-third of vehicles in Champaign County fall into this age group.
About 21.4% of registered passenger vehicles in Warren County, 27.4% of vehicles in Greene and Butler counties and 30.5% of cars in Montgomery and Miami counties were made before 2008, state data show.
Aging vehicles
The average age of light U.S. vehicles has increased for five straight years, and this year it reached at an all-time high of 12.2 years, according to research from S&P Global Mobility.
The median age of passenger cars in Montgomery, Miami and Champaign counties is 10 years old, according to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It’s 11 in Clark County, 9 in Greene and Butler counties and 8 in Warren County.
Many people have held onto their vehicles longer than normal, and new car sales fell in the first year of the pandemic and remained well below pre-COVID sales in 2021.
Sales declines have been partly related to limited inventory, because carmakers cut production due to supply chain and inventory challenges, like a shortage of microchips, S&P Global Mobility said.
Also, traffic levels fell during the pandemic, and many people who typically commuted to their jobs worked from home and put fewer miles on their vehicles.
Long lives
Also, even some older cars were built much better and last much longer than their predecessors, said Zach Doran, president of the Dayton Area Automobile Dealers Association and the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association.
Tight inventory certainly is a concern, Doran said, noting, “If we had more vehicles to sell, we’d probably sell more.”
But right now is a good time to shop for a new car because the value of used trade-ins has gone up more than the price of new vehicles, Doran said.
“I think a lot of consumers have been pleasantly surprised by what their trade-ins have been worth,” he said.
Used car prices in Ohio increased nearly 17% between May 2021 and May 2022, which on average added thousands of dollars to their price tags, according to iSeeCars.com.
Most newer cars get better gas mileage, which is very appealing at a time of high gas prices, Doran said, and older cars can have serious repair needs that can end up costing nearly as much as new car payments.
Christine Bledsoe, 60, of Dayton, bought a 2006 GMC Denali about a week and a half ago.
She said the SUV is a gas guzzler, but it’s in good shape and she got a good deal in a market where “prices are absolutely insane.”
“My daughter recently got a work vehicle, for a job, that was new, and they paid through the nose for that,” she said. “Everything is ridiculous, if you can even find what you want.”
The SUV has decent safety features, Bledsoe said, adding that good driving skills and safe driving behaviors are just as important as any safety feature.
But she said she would have liked to buy a newer car if prices weren’t so high.
Safety improvements
Cars today are much safer than they were even 15 years ago because they typically have crash-avoidance systems, hands-free Bluetooth technology and parking sensors, Doran said.
Other recent advancements include driver assistance and blind-spot detection systems that use sensors or video cameras, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Since September 2011, all new cars are required to have electronic stability control systems to help drivers avoid spinning out and losing control of their vehicles, the administration said.
All new cars since mid-2018 have been required to have rearview video systems, which can help prevent back-up crashes, the organization said.
Newer vehicles’ chips, sensors and brake and lane-keeping assistance technology come with a price, such as when the vehicles need to be serviced, said Hitchens, with AAA.
“If you have a repair, it is expensive because the repair isn’t just a simple replacement anymore,” she said.
Paul Ratliff, 65, of Riverside, acquired a 1999 Ford Contour about five or six years ago.
He said the sedan needs regular maintenance, but it is fairly reliable and runs perfectly well.
Ratliff said it is “hit or miss” trying to find parts of older vehicles, and every model and make has some kind of issue.
But, he said, preventative maintenance goes a long way.
“This will last indefinitely — as long as you take care of it,” he said. “A car can last forever, as long as you take care of it.”
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POSEY COUNTY, Ind. — A child died in a fireworks related incident Sunday night in southern Indiana.
The Mount Vernon Police Department released few details, but said the incident took place within the city limits of Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon is in Posey County, near the Ohio River.
Police are expected to release more information later Monday.
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Known as Military City USA, San Antonio is home to year-round displays of patriotism. Miniature American flags line suburban streets. Veterans fly military flags from front-yard flagpoles across all ZIP codes. Since Memorial Day, just north of downtown, passersby have been captivated by a panoramic tribute to Independence Day.
A life-size cutout of Uncle Sam offers a sharp salute to motorists driving past a beige brick home. The red, white and blue sentinel stands at attention amid an array of Fourth of July yard art that encircles the one-story house. The display fans out beyond the red, clay-tile roof to the curb. Swaying spangles reflect stars and stripes. The tricolored scheme extends to four bicycles grounded in rock gardens. Faded hues of Old Glory tint cardboard letters that spell “Freedom.”
The Ramirez family has adorned their home with streamers, sculptures and star-spangled signs as one of San Antonio’s many residential Fourth of July celebrations. Their decorations aren’t a political statement, but simply an expression of the family’s holiday spirit.
People call their home the holiday house. Annie Ramirez, 53, her husband and son go all out to decorate their home with the appropriate festive theme. On Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the decorations light up inside rooms. Ramirez said seeing people enjoy their displays inspires and motivates her to do more.
A 22-year veteran of the Air Force, Vincent T. Davis embarked on a second career as a journalist and found his calling. Observing and listening across San Antonio, he finds intriguing tales to tell about everyday people. He shares his stories with Express-News subscribers every Monday morning.
“If I can bring some joy, it makes me happy,” she said. “It’s nice to put a smile on people’s faces one holiday season at a time.”
Last week, Ramirez shared cellphone photos of past displays. There’s a glowing leprechaun and a green glow projected upon their home on St. Patrick’s Day. Life-size cutouts of mariachis and flamenco dancers on a banner fill outside arches for Fiesta, along with festive trimmings also used for Easter.
Most items, such as hard plastic blow molds, are of the old school variety, with a smattering of 21st century doodads and LED lights. Their first vintage hard plastic mold was a 4-foot-tall Santa Claus. The only inflatable in their large inventory is a Thanksgiving turkey.
Many decorations come from estate sales and antique shops in and around San Antonio. The Ramirezes have rummaged for items from the 1930s to the 1970s at shops as far away as Comfort, Gonzales and Round Rock.
“It’s a lot of work, but it’s rewarding,” her husband said. “I support my wife; it makes her happy.”
On the front lawn, a twin Uncle Sam reclines on 1776 pillows, propped on a green, swinging porch bench suspended from a tree. He’s clad in red and white striped pants and top hat, his chest puffed out in a white star-speckled blue jacket with red lapels.
Setting up decorations weeks before a holiday has been their routine since 2015, when they moved to the neighborhood. Annie Ramirez said residents, family and friends have taken time to say how the displays make them feel good. She shared two of a handful of thank-you notes left on her porch.
“I just wanted to say how much I love your decorations!” a teen wrote. “They always make me smile when I’m driving home.”
During the pandemic, a couple thanked them for “brightening” their neighborhood and for “yard displays that never fail to produce smiles.”
“During this last year, smiles were very hard to come by,” they wrote in a card. “And we decided an official ‘Thanks’ was deserved.”
“It’s rewarding to know we’re able to help people have a little bit of happiness,” Annie Ramirez said, “even for a short time.”
They feel pride when people of all ages take in the holiday views. Youngsters “ooh” and “aah” their approval from open car door windows. High school track team members scan the yard during early morning sprints. Octogenarians have taken a gander and revisited their childhood, when yuletide ornaments were big as oranges.
In 2019, the family’s Christmas yard show won first place in their community Christmas display contest. They’ve judged the event every year since.
Annie Ramirez’s penchant for yard designs may stem from her father, a thrifty man who loved Halloween. He would drive to the Salvation Army, garage sales and city pickups to retrieve and resurrect tossed-away items as outdoor art.
Her son said setting up displays with his parents isn’t work. He likes seeking classic items to stage for neighbors on their lawn, “knowing there are still little kids that have an eye for old things.”
The decorations also pick up Annie Ramirez’s spirits. When she needs a break, she’ll walk outside, among the nostalgic yard art, lined with pastimes of hope that bring her peace.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A local nonprofit has been working nonstop to help get aid to Ukrainian refugees.
Indiana Supports Ukraine has raised $70,000 in donations to help with its mission to empower those on the frontlines.
"The war is not over. Ukrainian people are still fighting. Ukrainian people are still dying," said Alona Voitko.
Just days ago, Voitko and other volunteers with Indiana Supports Ukraine returned from a trip to Poland.
They took 22 bags of supplies — each one filled with items given directly to Ukrainian families and fighters. The supplies included toiletries, toys, medical supplies, tactical vests with plates and boots for soldiers.
Voitko said the refugees find joy in little things we take for granted.
"They were so thankful for things like detergent, another bucket, or a pair of shoes for their kid because they're not able to get that from many places," Voitko said.
They were able to help more than 100 people.
The war hits especially close to home for Voitko, who is s originally from Ukraine. She said what she witnessed while in Poland was a lot of uncertainty.
"A lot of not knowing what's going on at home or if their houses were still standing. A lot of trauma," Voitko said.
As Americans celebrate freedom on the Fourth of July, Alona Voitko is asking Hoosiers to remember those still fighting for theirs.
"Even though the news has stopped and it's no longer certain of attention, the war is not over yet. It's been even worse than the beginning because now civilians are targeted," Voitko said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-volunteers-return-from-trip-to-help-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland/531-a680ad8e-2485-4098-873f-b82465cd7c69 | 2022-07-04T12:17:32 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-volunteers-return-from-trip-to-help-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland/531-a680ad8e-2485-4098-873f-b82465cd7c69 |
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An increase of small businesses offering back rubs, massages and spa services in Castle Hills has city leaders worried that some of the new arrivals — or others that might locate there in the future — could be in the sex trade.
One council member in the small North Side community has initiated an open-ended review of Castle Hills ordinances after hearing concerns about window illustrations and signage that neighboring businesses say give the suburb a seedy appearance.
But beyond a few sketchy storefronts, there’s no evidence so far that these operators are selling sex.
City officials are not aware of any businesses that meet the suburb’s legal definition of “massage parlor” — classified as a sexually-oriented businesses in the local code — whose services involve exposure of “specified anatomical areas.”
But the memory of one establishment that was shut down in a 2014 prostitution sting — in addition to a more recent statewide effort to crack down on human trafficking — has left Castle Hills officials pondering whether the city needs to do more to protect its reputation.
City Alderman Joe Izbrand is asking the Zoning Commission to review local ordinances regulating spas, salons, studios and other businesses that provide various massage services.
There are at least nine storefront spas or massage businesses in the city, including seven on or along N.W. Military Highway. The city has about 4,500 residents, with a median age of 46.8 — more than 12 years older than the Bexar County average.
“For a city that’s just two and a half square miles in size, that does seem to be a lot,” Izbrand said at a recent council meeting. “It’s not my intent to make any kind of broad judgment about the nature of these businesses, but it really does beg the question of why they choose to locate in Castle Hills. And I believe it relates in part to our ordinances and how they are regulated.”
‘Degrading appeal’ of Castle Hills?
Three years ago, San Antonio updated its 1988 ordinance regarding massage businesses that set cleanliness and sanitation standards and prohibits operations after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m. The city relaxed a requirement for each of the more than 100 registered massage businesses to have local permits, so it could focus on locations with repeated offenses.
The updated San Antonio ordinance requires massage providers to register only if they’ve committed a criminal offense, violated the local property maintenance code or have failed to post a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which oversees massage businesses and schools statewide.
Castle Hills businessman Bruce Smiley-Kaliff says the city sometimes struggles to keep its ordinances current with what San Antonio and other suburban municipalities are doing. He remembers a number of payday loan providers popping up in 2013, while he was the suburb’s mayor, after San Antonio enacted ordinances aimed at curbing predatory lending practices.
“In Castle Hills, we had nine of them open up in one week,” said Smiley-Kaliff, who was mayor from 2011 to 2014. “All of sudden, everybody went, ‘Whoa, what’s happening?’”
The opening in recent years of storefront massage operators, some with window illustrations of bare-backed men and women, has been gradual but with similar effect. Smiley-Kaliff was mayor when the Tui Na Spa, in a strip center on West Avenue, was shut down in 2014. A masseuse was charged with prostitution for offering a sex act to an undercover police officer during a massage.
People had noticed a steady stream of men at the business, sometimes spending as little as 15 minutes inside. Smiley-Kaliff, currently a member of the suburb’s Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, said the Tui Na Spa “went away…never to be thought of in this city for a number of years.”
“Until this year, when all of a sudden, (more massage storefronts) just sort of started popping up, I really don’t think it was on anybody’s radar,” he said.
Smiley-Kaliff and Izbrand have said the city doesn’t intend to interfere with legitimate, licensed operators who provide therapeutic massage services, often in medical or professional offices. But Izbrand did not rule out the possibility of restrictions on signage, appearance and proximity to schools, parks, churches and homes, particularly for any future storefront operators that move into Castle Hills.
“Our ordinance is relatively brief and, among other things, although it defines what constitutes a massage parlor, it does not constitute…what defines a spa,” Izbrand told the council. “I believe that this review can actually be beneficial to our business community and to reputable spas with highly trained licensed (massage) therapists who want to locate to Castle Hills.”
His proposal to send the matter to the Zoning Commission for any recommended changes was briefly discussed and unanimously approved. Alderman Kurt May supported “surgical changes, not ones that enforce prohibition” in the city code.
“It’s not bad for our city to be known as the most pampered citizenry in the country,” May said. “It might be even good to be known as a place that you can get a good reputable massage.”
The zoning board will discuss the issue at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Citizens can speak at the meeting in the council chambers at 209 Lemonwood Drive or send comments in advance via email to citizenstobeheard@castlehills-tx.org.
City officials said they’re not sure how often the state licensing department, which takes the lead on checking for compliance, inspects the businesses. Castle Hills Police Department officers “remain proactive in recognizing criminal activity at all of our businesses,” the city said. Suspicious or illegal activity can be reported to the non-emergency dispatch number, 210-342-2341, or in an online form on the city website, cityofcastlehills.com.
A newly renovated massage business in a high-visibility spot next to a liquor store in the 1900 block of N.W. Military Highway has provided much of the impetus for the review. Izbrand said he’s “been approached by a number of residents as well as our business community to ask questions about it.”
“It has prompted questions from them about density and operation of these types of businesses in our city,” he told council members.
Saul Arizpe, whose family owns the Pavilions at Castle Hills, a strip center across the street, submitted a letter to the council, worried about the new business and others that could “degrade the appeal” of Castle Hills.
“In the past, I’ve been approached by these types of businesses but have turned them down because they tend to offer other illegal services, which ultimately hurts my center and the immediate area,” Arizpe wrote. “So I’d appreciate any and all help in monitoring this business across from the Pavilions and helping to mitigate the type of signage and advertising they are allowed to put on the building and the windows.”
Employees of the new massage business referred questions to a supervisor, who provided few details but said in an email it will operate in compliance with local and state laws. City Manager Ryan Rapelye said the new business, operating under the name Athena Wellness, received its certificate of occupancy on Thursday.
On a recent visit, a sign at the front of the business listed 10 services, from Swedish massage for $50 per hour to a two-hour, light pressure massage for $120. Deep tissue and pressure-point massage, aromatherapy, hot stone treatment and cupping and scraping therapies also were listed.
Sahil Parab, co-owner of Southern Liquor and Wine, which opened a year ago, works next door to the new massage place.
“I’ve seen people come and go, but not in a concerning way. I couldn’t tell if they were customers,” Parab said.
Parab, who runs the liquor store with his wife and parents, supports a review of laws regarding massage businesses. He mentioned the licenses posted at his store entrance for cigarettes, beer, liquor and lottery tickets, along with a local occupancy certificate.
“Every business needs to be checked out,” he said. “We have so many lists we have to check before we can open up. Whatever we sell in here, we have licenses for that.”
Parab said he and his family have a good thing going in Castle Hills at their “mom and pop shop.” He’s welcoming his neighbors and keeping an open mind, but worries about “people looking for quick pleasure.”
“We love our customers, and they support local businesses,” Parab said. “If there’s a shady business that’s right next to you, it can keep customers from coming in.”
Smiley-Kaliff, who has an office nearby, said he “sort of cringed” when he first saw the massage business that replaced the White Glove Maid Service, which has moved to a San Antonio address. But he said there “hasn’t been a bust, shooting or violence.”
The former mayor is not opposed to venues “that may cater to adult entertainment” in Castle Hills.
“But they should be licensed as such, zoned as such, and people should have a clear understanding of what they’re walking into,” he said. “They should be truthful about who they are and what they’re offering for sale.”
A need to ‘tighten the regulations’
Though many may think of “massage parlors” as a throwback to the 1980s, there have been high-profile raids resulting in prostitution arrests statewide, including one in Lubbock in November, another in the Houston suburb of Spring in January and a third in Odessa in April.
Since 2020, the state has required massage establishments and schools to post signage in English, Spanish, Korean and Mandarin concerning services and assistance available to victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Massage therapists must post a license, visible to the public, with a current photo.
Although massage businesses are regulated by the state, officials in Dallas and other cities that have struggled with compliance have called for legislation authorizing municipalities to provide another layer of regulation. Critics have said the state has burdened licensed massage therapists with more regulations in the past 15 years on training hours, fingerprinting and criminal background checks, while failing to stop bad actors who obtain fake licenses from diploma mills and operate storefronts for money laundering and tax evasion.
Some charge that state laws allow businesses that engage in nudity and sexual contact to pose as legitimate massage establishments.
Smiley-Kaliff said he’s not aware of any illicit activity in Castle Hills. He believes at least an update and clarification of legal definitions is needed.
“I don’t think anybody is reacting to legitimate massage therapists that are licensed by the state,” he said. “The appearance of certain storefronts that truly don’t even appear to be of that level of legitimacy, so to speak, is troubling.”
Ralph Philippi, co-owner of Amazing Foot Spa, which also opened early this year, supports stronger local ordinances.
“They need to tighten the regulations. They really do,” Philippi said.
Speaking in general terms, he doesn’t believe all the businesses are operating within state and local laws. But he’s reluctant to say any are engaged in the sex business.
“It’s a really sticky wicket in trying to prove any of it. If you just outright …try to point the finger at somebody, you could end up in serious trouble yourself,” he said. “More undercover visits from police officers would do a whole lot of good.”
Philippi and his wife, Lucy Wang, closed their former location in Boerne and opened in Castle Hills after moving to San Antonio. Wang has more than 20 years’ experience in reflexology and traditional Chinese acupressure — disciplines that apply force to feet, hands and other points of the body and don’t require a massage therapy license.
“The massage business has gotten a really bad name, and we like to distance ourselves from that,” Philippi said. “It’s a different type of business. My wife specializes in pain relief, and they specialize in comfort.”
If the Legislature decides to regulate reflexology, as it has discussed in the past, Philippi and Wang will welcome the new rules and continue practicing in Castle Hills — a “great community” with little crime, he said.
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HARVEYS LAKE, Pa. — Like any parade, the one in Harveys Lake starts with a good amount of planning, sometimes months in advance.
"Well, we're having our Memorial Day Parade, which was canceled on Memorial Day, we're having on the Fourth of July for the Sons at American Legion. We use the second anniversary for it, and it looks like it's a beautiful day for it," said Clarence Hogan, Sons of the American Legion.
"We finally have a nice day. It was a shame we didn't have a memorial day, but as usual, Clarence ordered a beautiful day. So here we are for our parade," said Kathleen Bardi, parade-goer.
And of course, there was decoration, "Just some garland, a lot of pinwheels patriotic stickers. streamers, he insists on the streamers every year, and wide-open they make it all the way around the lake," said Susan Wimmer, Harveys Lake.
It's all necessary, of course, to flaunt patriotic spirit for the parade as the folks set up to watch from their boats or from the beach or on the sidewalk.
"I see a lot of people coming to enjoy the parade, and I see a lot of kids sitting here and getting ready to enjoy and see a lot of fire trucks and cars and get some candy," said Nathan Cooper, Harveys Lake.
When asked what they like the most, "About getting the candy," said Eliza Bliss, Harveys Lake. "I like the fire trucks. I love fireworks, and I go to the movies last night," said Nathan Cooper.
But young Nathan agrees the parade was better than the movies with firetrucks, tractors, motorcyclists, and more as they traveled 8.3 miles around the lake.
"Just I guess everyone bringing the community together. We're throwing candy out to the kids and just having a nice sense of fun outside," said Kathleen.
Everyone in and along the parade tell Newswatch 16 they were thankful for the spirit.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A woman has been arrested in South Williamsport after a crash at the World of Little League Museum.
Police arrived around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon to find a car had crashed into the lobby of the museum.
Police say no one was hurt.
That woman now faces multiple felony charges in South Williamsport.
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DANVILLE, Pa. — Tucked away in backyards and parks around Danville are gardens of all shapes and sizes. The annual Danville garden tours encourage people to stop to take in the beauty of nature.
"It's very soothing to the soul and the mind when you are sitting out here looking at the birds and looking at all of the plants," said Mary Susan Umbriac, Danville.
The garden tours typically happen during the Danville Heritage Festival in September, but this year the organizer decided to switch it up.
"By September, most plants are done blooming, and so this year, it worked out that we changed the date. As you can see, most of the stuff is in full bloom right now," said Umbriac.
People spent the day taking a stroll through each garden on the list.
Bob and Mary Susan Umbriac have spent four decades creating their backyard paradise. Their landscape was a vision brought to life with lots of patience and dedication, building many elements like a covered bridge by hand.
"What's the good of having something that is beautiful and not share it? Some of the gardens on the tour are just absolutely magnificent," said Bob Umbriac.
There are 11 stops on the garden tour, and people tell us it's easy to want to spend the day at just one.
"I hope to get to another one or two in during my time frame, but the day goes by goes by fast. I spent way more time than I was expecting at each one because they are just so lovely," said Jane Brockman, Sunbury.
Laura Santucci-Burley is participating for the first time. She tells Newswatch 16 that she enjoys meeting other people who are as interested in gardening as a way to share new ideas.
"I hope they have ideas and inspirations and things to motivate them to do things for their own gardens. But also share knowledge, and also they share knowledge with me, so it is beneficial for both of us," said Burley, Northumberland.
The Danville Heritage Festival officially gets underway on September 9 and runs through the 11.
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KULPMONT, Pa. — Authorities say at least one home is destroyed after a fire on Lamplight Acres in Kulpmont early Monday morning.
Calls started coming in after midnight.
Officials have not said if anybody is hurt.
It's too early to tell what started the fire in Northumberland County.
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GREENSBORO — A person was seriously injured from a gunshot wound in Monday's pre-dawn hours.
According to police, the incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. in the 2300 block of Floyd Street. There, officers found someone who had been shot.
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317 Project: Celebrating the gift of American citizenship, finally, this Fourth of July
The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a time.
Myoline Zimanche’s baby kept her busy on Friday morning.
Minutes before her citizenship naturalization ceremony, she chased after her wandering toddler at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. As the Judge began the roll call, Zimanche picked up a fallen pacifier, kindly pointed out by a nearby compatriot.
After reciting the oath — and multiple toddler escape attempts, seat shifts and smiles from adoring strangers — Zimanche calmly cradled her daughter while listening to “America the Beautiful.”
“Today, it's a better day for me," Zimanche said. "I can serve this country. I can live and be whatever I want... (My daughter's) gonna have a better future, a better life that I didn't have."
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She received her citizenship years after immigrating from Haiti. Zimanche was one of several people at the ceremony, who aren't just enjoying the harmony of "America the Beautiful," but also actively contributing to make it more beautiful.
Zimanche works as a certified nursing assistant. Bernadette Frey, originally from the Philippines, is a first responder in Franklin. Pallavi Satsangi, originally from India, is an engineer in Columbus. Angelica Garcia Jeffries, originally from Mexico, teaches Spanish to kids in Zionsville.
They were among 75 people taking the oath on Friday, ahead of the Fourth of July.
Altogether, the new U.S. citizens painted a picturesque portrait of modern-day America. They came from more than two dozen home countries, wearing dresses and jeans, turbans and head coverings, of different styles and colors, and they brought kids of all ages.
Exactly what this country needs, "during these troubled times," Judge Sarah Evans Barker told the crowd.
"We need you more than you need us," Barker said. "Your being here will teach the rest of us, all of us, the importance of persistence, the value of dreams, the need for courage, the value of each individual life journey."
Contact Rashika Jaipuriar at rjaipuriar@gannett.com and follow her on Twitter @rashikajpr. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/04/indianapolis-immigrant-after-years-waiting-these-hoosiers-finally-american-citizens/7747466001/ | 2022-07-04T12:35:30 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/04/indianapolis-immigrant-after-years-waiting-these-hoosiers-finally-american-citizens/7747466001/ |
An Amber Alert has been issued for two teens who were last seen on Wednesday in McGregor, Texas, near Waco.
According to the McGregor Police Department is searching for 14-year-old Aysha Lynn Cross who is 5’2” and weighs approximately 105 pounds.
Cross is described as having black hair, hazel eyes, and was last seen wearing unknown clothing, police said
Police said they are also searching for 14-year-old Emilee Solomon who is 5’1” and weighs approximately 175 pounds.
According to police, Solomon has brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing unknown clothing.
The two girls were last seen near 1410 West 7th Street and the 900 block of West 10th Street in McGregor at approximately 3 p.m. on June 29.
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Police said law enforcement officials believe these teens to be in grave or immediate danger.
Anyone with information regarding this abduction should call 911 or contact the McGregor Police Department at 254-840-2855. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/amber-alert-issued-for-two-teenage-girls-last-seen-in-central-texas/3006452/ | 2022-07-04T12:43:49 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/amber-alert-issued-for-two-teenage-girls-last-seen-in-central-texas/3006452/ |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An invasive giant African snail that has already had to be eradicated twice in the last 50 years in Florida is back and one county is on high alert.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) confirmed there were giant African land snails found in the New Port Richey area of Pasco County on June 23, according to FDACS’ website.
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A quarantine was issued on June 25 that prevents residents from moving the snail or related items, like plants and soil, in or out of the designated quarantine area. Residents who think they have spotted a giant African land snail are asked to call the FDACS hotline and avoid touching the snail without gloves on due to the meningitis risk.
The snails pose a serious health risk to humans by carrying the parasite rat lungworm, known to cause meningitis in humans.
Giant African land snails, which can reach eight inches long, are illegal to import or possess in the United States without a permit. FDACS said the population in Pasco County likely originated from the illegal pet trade.
Last week, FDACS’s Division of Plant Industry started to survey the area, enacted a quarantine and will begin treatment for the detrimental pest. FDACS said it will treat properties with a metaldehyde-based molluscicide (snail bait). FDACS said it plans to spend three years eradicating the population in Pasco County, using the pesticide metaldehyde to treat the soil.
The snails can produce up to 2,500 eggs per year, so the population is difficult to control, officials said.
This is not the first time Florida has dealt with an invasion of giant snails, CNN reported. In 2011, a population of the pests was discovered in Miami-Dade County. It wasn’t until 2021 that the population was fully eradicated.
The first detection in Florida was in 1969 and was eradicated in 1975. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/04/an-invasive-giant-african-snail-is-back-in-florida/ | 2022-07-04T12:45:12 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/04/an-invasive-giant-african-snail-is-back-in-florida/ |
Happy birthday, America! Now, get out there and celebrate:
In Downtown Kenosha, “Celebrate America” activities along the harbor are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. Live music, the Dock Dogs Diving contest and vendors are north of 54th Street between Sixth Avenue and Second Avenue, with more music and vendors in Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. Admission is free and open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
The Dock Dogs Diving contest is in a large pool set up next to the harbor, on 54th Street, east of Sixth Avenue. On-site registration and practice begins at 11 a.m. today, with performances beginning an hour later. Big Air Finals start at 7 p.m.
The Somers Parade steps off at 2 p.m. today on Highway E — with an ice cream social in the Town Hall after the parade.
The Kenosha Pops Concert Band plays its annual pre-fireworks concert of patriotic favorites on the band shell in Pennoyer Park, starting at 4 p.m. Live music at the Pennoyer Park band shell continues at 7 p.m. with Yesterday’s Children, leading up to the fireworks show.
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The City of Kenosha’s fireworks are launched east of Celebration Place near the museum campus Downtown. The fireworks start about 9:30 p.m. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-4/article_b10f3cea-f999-11ec-ba26-675f94114e87.html | 2022-07-04T12:52:22 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-4/article_b10f3cea-f999-11ec-ba26-675f94114e87.html |
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