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TAMPA, Fla. — Neighbors in Tampa say things have gotten too noisy.
"This is not a new problem," one woman said at the meeting.
After months of ordinance passing, repealing, and amending, the city held the last in a series of community meetings to get feedback on how to fix the sound issues without hurting businesses in the area.
One business rep at the meeting said they double-check to make sure the rules are followed, but they're still getting reported
“We go 100 feet away,” he said. “We check to see if it's plainly audible, and we go make adjustments here and there, and there are still complaints and we really don't want to be affecting the community in that way."
But party establishments weren't the only targets, speakers also complained about other neighbors blasting music and loud drivers.
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"They just love to fly down there, and rattle my windows with their music as they drive through," another neighbor said.
Neighbors passed around solutions that included more citations for drivers and designating a task force for sound violations.
City staff will take the feedback from the community meetings, and present findings and solutions to city council in October.
As of right now, sound in the Ybor and Arena districts is enforced on a decibel scale. In other districts around the city, sound violations are enforced based on if it is plainly audible from a certain distance. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-loud-drivers-quiet-down-noise-ordinance/67-34d9afa0-ae99-4366-bd7f-51699d188d0d | 2022-07-07T04:37:00 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-loud-drivers-quiet-down-noise-ordinance/67-34d9afa0-ae99-4366-bd7f-51699d188d0d |
CLEARWATER, Fla — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will discuss the treatment plans in place to deal with invasive giant African land snails on Thursday in Clearwater after they were found in Pasco County.
This species of snail is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants and can also eat the paint and stucco off of a home.
The giant African land snails can also bring serious health risks to humans as they can carry a parasite rat lungworm, known to cause meningitis in humans.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a news release the giant African land snail has been eradicated twice in Florida: once in 1975 and another in 2021.
When the snails were first detected on June 23, FDAC's Division of Plant Industry began to survey the area, launch a quarantine for parts of Pasco County and started treatment to eliminate the pest by "treating properties with a metaldehyde-based molluscicide."
Fried will be joined at the news conference by a canine from the DPI Detector Dog Inspection Program. The program contains snail-sniffing dogs that are deployed when giant African land snails are identified.
The state's agriculture commissioner will begin speaking at 12:15 p.m. at the FDCAS Division of Plant Industry Office in Clearwater and the event will be livestreamed on the FDACS Facebook account. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/fried-giant-african-land-snails-pasco-county/67-fb2dfc1e-7964-4e4b-a7be-62d997303238 | 2022-07-07T04:37:06 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/fried-giant-african-land-snails-pasco-county/67-fb2dfc1e-7964-4e4b-a7be-62d997303238 |
Candidates who want to serve on the board of trustees for sanitary and improvement districts in Holland, Cheney and Walton have until 5 p.m. on July 25 to file.
Lancaster County Election Commissioner David Shively said those wishing to file can do so at his office, 601 N. 46th St.
Questions? Call 402-441-7311.
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SUV theft, crash in Washtenaw County leads to 3 arrests, bystander hurt
Three teens have been arrested in connection with a vehicle theft and crash in Washtenaw County that left a bystander severely injured, investigators announced Wednesday.
Dispatchers were alerted around 7:35 a.m. Tuesday about a home invasion on the 200 block of Wiltshire Drive in Superior Township. A resident reported her vehicle had been stolen after a neighbor noticed the woman's belongings in the yard, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Deputies spotted the stolen vehicle in Ypsilanti Township around 12:30 p.m. and deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off, according to the release.
The driver eventually entered Wayne County, where Van Buren Township officers and the Michigan State Police pursued it before the driver headed back to Washtenaw. The driver lost control near Ford Boulevard and Russell in Ypsilanti Township before hitting another vehicle, flipping then catching fire, authorities reported.
A bystander involved in the crash suffered serious spinal chord injuries, county officials said.
The three teen boys in the stolen vehicle fled on foot.
One, identified as a 17-year-old from Ypsilanti, was taken into custody while hiding in a nearby business. He was hospitalized due to his injuries from the crash, the Sheriff's Office said.
A second suspect, a 15-year-old from Ypsilanti, was found walking in a nearby neighborhood and arrested. He also was injured and hospitalized.
The third suspect, a 16-year-old from Ypsilanti, was apprehended Wednesday morning. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/07/suv-theft-crash-washtenaw-county-3-arrests-bystander-hurt/7826653001/ | 2022-07-07T04:54:16 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/07/suv-theft-crash-washtenaw-county-3-arrests-bystander-hurt/7826653001/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — During Gov. Jim Justice’s press conference on Wednesday, the Governor announced revenue collections for the Fiscal Year 2022 finished at $1.308 billion overestimate.
Justice says this is the largest single-year revenue surplus in West Virginia ever recorded.
He says this is a result of West Virginia’s economy and the state’s budget over the past several years.
During the press conference, Justice also announced he is proposing a 10% personal income tax reduction for West Virginia.
“I’ve said over and over that my number one job as Governor is to ensure the economic success of our state and I’m beyond proud to say that we’re succeeding in a big way,” Justice says. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/gov-justice-wv-has-largest-single-year-revenue-surplus-in-state-history/ | 2022-07-07T04:59:37 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/gov-justice-wv-has-largest-single-year-revenue-surplus-in-state-history/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A man was shot in the leg in Charleston Wednesday night.
Metro 911 officials say the call came in around 9:45 p.m.
According to the Charleston Police Department, the man went to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Police say he was shot near West Side Middle School.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
There is no word on the suspect.
This is a developing story. We will continue to update this story when new information becomes available. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-shot-in-leg-near-middle-school-in-charleston/ | 2022-07-07T04:59:43 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-shot-in-leg-near-middle-school-in-charleston/ |
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A striking video shows lightning hit a truck driving down Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County on July 1, the sheriff’s office posted on Facebook.
The truck was traveling in the northbound lanes from Sun City Center just after 4 p.m. as the intense storm approached, deputies said.
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A loud clap of thunder can be heard in the video before a fiery lightning bolt sparked flames and smoke on and around the truck.
According to deputies, no one was injured as a result of the lightning strike, but they urged people to be cautious during storms.
“Let this be a reminder, when you hear thunder, make sure you seek shelter, being inside your home, a business, or even your vehicle can save a life!” the sheriff’s office said.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man who had been shot ended up accelerating his car, and driving over a retaining wall, before crashing and flipping his car near a Decatur apartment Wednesday evening.
Officers responded to the 2300 block of Brandenberry Court in Decatur shortly after 7:20 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man in his 20s who was stuck in the car on its side.
Detectives found the victim in the driver's side of the car in the adjoining apartment complex of the area. He had been shot, according to DeKalb Police.
"His injuries caused him to accelerate his vehicle, driving over a retaining wall, before crashing at the incident location," DeKalb Police said.
He was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries, according to the police department.
DeKalb Police are still working to determine what led up to the shooting and their investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Benton county search and rescue are a group of volunteers whose main focus for this training search was recognizing the signs of a missing person with dementia. They hold mock searches quarterly.
"With dementia patients they like to go back to what they know. Even though the surroundings may have changed. So, we do a lot of community outreach,” explained Ethan Brown, Deputy Chief for Benton County Search and Rescue.
As search planners, they heavily rely on research studies to help them acknowledge the attributes of dementia patients and people with autism.
"The statistics show that they behave a certain way, have certain tendencies. And so, we really focus on using those to try and make our time to location as short as possible because usually in these cases time is in the essence,” Said Brown
The group broke up into teams to systematically search the area, communicating by radio. the victim was found within the hour, thanks to the help of the K9 unit.
Chief of Benton county search & rescue Melissa Middleton has enjoyed volunteering for six years and encourages anyone interested to come to a meeting.
"We have beginners, we have people who have been trained for years, we have older people, we have younger people… we have a place for everybody,” said Middleton.
The group does work with law enforcement upon request and they’re dispatched by the team’s manager. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month for training at 6:30 p.m. If you want to join the search team or help out in any way, check their Facebook page “Benton County Search and Rescue”.
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Arizona lottery numbers, July 6
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These Arizona lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Pick 3
6-6-0
Fantasy 5
04-12-18-23-32
Estimated jackpot: $51,000
The Pick
06-10-11-17-20-33
Estimated jackpot: $1.3 million
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More than 300 violent criminals were arrested in New York City over a the span of a month during an initiative launched by the U.S. Marshals Service to capture violent fugitives, the agency announced Wednesday.
NYC had more arrests than any of the other nine cities where the initiative, Operation North Star, took place from June 1-30 in order to capture what were labeled as the nation's "most violent offenders."
The initiative concentrated on fugitives from the law who had been wanted for serious and violent crimes, such as homicide, sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault. Offenders who used firearms in their crimes and those with more violent risk factors were prioritized in the program, the Marshals Service said.
"The overwhelming success of collaborative law enforcement operations as demonstrated in Operation North Star proves the concept that at the national level, an integrated strategy can be implemented at the local level with the confidence and support of our community," said Ralph Sozio, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York.
Among the fugitives arrested in NYC, 41 were wanted for homicide or attempted murder. Nearly a third (109 in all) of those taken into custody were wanted for robbery, while another 84 were sought for aggravated assault; 23 were nabbed for sexual assault, according to a release by the Marshals Service.
One of the highest profile arrests involved Travis Blake, the man wanted wanted in connection with the triple homicide of two women and another man in Queens in June — a brutal case that involved bound hands and puncture wounds. Members of the Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended Blake, of Queens, in Maine on June 29 at a restaurant in Bar Harbor with the help of local law enforcement agencies.
A 22-year-old man, Dionte Mitchell, had been wanted after he allegedly shot and killed two women after a fight at a party. Another man, 21-year-old Jaden Baskerville, was arrested in Brooklyn on June 9 after law enforcement said he conducted a drive-by shooting that led to a 7-year-old girl getting injured.
Al Ashraf Khalil was arrested on June 24 for an alleged arson that resulted in the death of Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson.
"The goal of Operation North Star was not only to take violent fugitives off of the streets of New York City but to listen and speak to the community about the United States Marshals Service goals and policies that are used to address violent crime," said U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York Vincent DeMarco.
The other cities included in the initiative were New Orleans, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Indianapolis, Memphis, Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles. The Marshals Service said that each of the cities had seen an increase in homicides and shootings recently.
"This month-long, nationwide operation is a perfect example of how public safety is most definitely a shared responsibility," said NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. "It was about targeted, intelligence-driven crime fighting – and above all else, it was about consequences. If you commit a violent crime in our city, we will find you." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-than-300-wanted-for-violent-crimes-arrested-in-nyc-over-30-day-us-marshals-operation/3764314/ | 2022-07-07T05:16:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-than-300-wanted-for-violent-crimes-arrested-in-nyc-over-30-day-us-marshals-operation/3764314/ |
A scathing audit from the New York City comptroller found that the NYC Economic Development Corporation’s handling of funds for the city-run ferry service has been as murky as the East River itself.
The cost of running the ferry was off by $224 million dollars, auditors found — much of that taxpayer dollars from fiscal years 2016-2021.
"This is a very substantial underreporting and mismanagement," said Comptroller Brad Lander.
The audit found that the EDC, under then-Mayor Bill de Blasio, failed to report the quarter-billion-dollar discrepancy. Auditors placed blame on under-accounting for rider subsidies, contract termination fines and overpayment for vessels to ferry operator Hornblower.
"They did not insist Hornblower refund the $2.8 million difference between the $8.4 million vessel they paid for and the $5.6 million vessel they received," Lander said at a Wednesday press conference.
A spokesperson for Hornblower clarified in a statement that the comptroller's report did not state that the company violated its contract with the city in any regard.
"We have continually worked to deliver quality transit options at affordable fares while expanding the ferry system to include more neighborhoods so that taxpayers get the most out of their investment in the city’s transportation system," the spokesperson's statement read. "In fact, Hornblower worked with NYCEDC to return $1 million in scheduled payments from the City while ridership numbers dropped during the pandemic.”
The EDC responded to the audit saying, “We believe that relevant data was misrepresented, key facts were misconstrued, or NYCEDC's contractual agreement with the operator of the NYC Ferry was misunderstood.”
Lander placed much of the blame on de Blasio.
"It’s reasonable to guess there was pressure on edc to put forward info that showed a lower subsidy per ride in a way that would be more consistent with the goals that the mayor had laid forward.
A spokesperson for current Mayor Eric Adams also shifted the blame to his predecessor.
“Concerns around the system’s finances are well known – the prior administration rushed NYCEDC to establish a large and complex ferry system, and we are keenly aware there is room for improvement,” a spokesperson for Adams said.
De Blasio, currently running for Congress, did not address the criticism, saying he hasn’t had a chance to read the full report.
"But if there are issues with underreporting at EDC, or by the ferry operators, that should be remedied and whatever accountability or reforms that are needed should be adopted," a statement from de Blasio read.
The EDC has agreed to several changes, including the possibility of a new ferry operator — something lander says could lead to more transparency, better spending of taxpayer dollars and an improved ferry system with possibly more routes. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-ferry-service-cost-224-million-more-to-run-than-reported-scathing-audit-finds/3764293/ | 2022-07-07T05:16:51 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-ferry-service-cost-224-million-more-to-run-than-reported-scathing-audit-finds/3764293/ |
GREENSBORO — Early voting for the city's municipal election begins today and lasts through July 23. Voting locations will not be open Saturday or Sunday.
People can also register and vote at the same time during this period. To register, you'll need a document with your current name and address, such as:
• A North Carolina driver’s license.
• A photo identification from a government agency.
• A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document.
Early voting sites are at:
• Old Guilford County Courthouse, Room 108, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro.
• Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Drive, Greensboro.
• Craft Recreation Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.
• Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Road, Jamestown.
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• Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. (The bridge is closed on Ballinger Road. Use the North Chimney Rock Road access.)
• Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro.
For more information, call the Guilford County Elections Office at 336-641-3836. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/early-voting-starts-today-in-greensboro-and-lasts-through-july-23/article_8f49f8a8-fd62-11ec-8cbc-3fc0c03885e1.html | 2022-07-07T05:21:13 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/early-voting-starts-today-in-greensboro-and-lasts-through-july-23/article_8f49f8a8-fd62-11ec-8cbc-3fc0c03885e1.html |
Feb. 9, 1968 - July 3, 2022
FRANCESVILLE - David Andrick, 54, of Francesville, IN passed away on July 3, 2022, at his home. He was born February 9, 1968, to William and Patricia (Francovik) Andrick. David attended Purdue University and graduated with the Class of 1992 with a liberal arts degree. He attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and earned his degree in commercial illustration in 1998. David also attended Valparaiso University School of Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude with the Class of 2003. In 1999, he married Cheryl Lynn Yurkovich and she survives.
David worked as a crane operator and plant manager for US Steel from 1994 - 2000. He worked as an attorney for twenty years. David was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Rensselaer. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bishop Dwenger Council 1881. He was a commissioned painter for thirty years and created pieces for St. Paul's and St. Augustine Catholic Churches.
David is survived by the love of his life, Cheryl Lynn Andrick of Francesville, IN; his parents: William and Patricia of Valparaiso, IN; stepchildren: Joshua (Sheri) Luedtke of Demotte, IN and Tara (Ted) Bewley; step-grandchildren: Cooper and Kate Luedtke and Austin, Kaylee, and Andrew Bewley; sister, Donna (Michael) Krayniak of Chicago, IL; parents-in-law: Donald and Joyce Yurkovich of Wabash, IN.
Friends may call on the family at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. CT. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. CT, with Father Joshua Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN.
To share condolences and/or memories with the family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-andrick/article_b46e54bf-01e6-50be-b202-ec7f324b7cf4.html | 2022-07-07T05:26:51 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-andrick/article_b46e54bf-01e6-50be-b202-ec7f324b7cf4.html |
June 29, 1926 - July 2, 2022
HAMMOND - Dorothy Marie Martin (nee Anderson), age 96, of Hammond passed away peacefully at Cedarhurst of Dyer on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
She is survived by her nieces: Sharon Morrison, Kay (Mike) Hansen, and Nancy (Hans) Teunissen; nephew, John Mark (Linda) Anderson; three daughters by marriage: Gayle Sfura, Janice (Steve) Smith, Diane (Tim) Parker; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nine great-nieces and nephews; five great-great-nieces; numerous friends.
Preceded in death by her parents: John and Beda Anderson; husbands: Bernie Miller and Donald Martin; brother, John (Jane) Anderson; and great-nephew, Daniel Morrison.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Funeral service will be held at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 46323 on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. James A Thomson officiating. Private cremation to follow.
Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Hammond. She was a longtime faithful member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and the annual Madrigal. Dorothy enjoyed traveling and serving in the Gideon ministry alongside of her husband. She also just loved spending time at her home in Bloomington and she had a deep love for animals. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorials to the Humane Society would be appreciated, 421-45th Street, Munster, IN 46321 or (www.humaneindiana.org).
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600 or www.bockenfunerals.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-marie-martin/article_12c7a4cd-c654-5f28-9516-229dc0c1dd34.html | 2022-07-07T05:26:57 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-marie-martin/article_12c7a4cd-c654-5f28-9516-229dc0c1dd34.html |
CROWN POINT - Lucille Holland (Herman), 92, of Crown Point formerly of East Chicago, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Symphony of Crown Point.
Survived by four daughters: Marquitta Johnson of Center Point, AL, Juanita (Pastor T. Brian) Hill of Crown Point, Renee (Wilburn) Morgan and Charlene Holland both of Merrillville; one son, Roy Holland Jr. of Merrillville; daughter-in-law, Juanita Holland of Merrillville; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mozelle Phillips of Phenix City, AL and Lillie B. Taylor of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by husband, Roy Holland Sr.; sons: Willie, Anthony, and Tyrone Holland; daughters: Arcrista Rutledge and Rosemary Holland.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 305 E. 68th Place, Merrillville with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Pastor T. Brian Hill officiating. Interment at Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith.
Hinton & Williams Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Holland family during their time of loss. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/lucille-holland-herman/article_8d27101d-ff3d-5969-9002-dee353c2cae2.html | 2022-07-07T05:27:04 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/lucille-holland-herman/article_8d27101d-ff3d-5969-9002-dee353c2cae2.html |
Muncie neighborhoods to identify properties for environmental cleanup
MUNCIE, Ind. – Residents of three Muncie neighborhoods will lead an effort to identify former industrial properties for cleanup using $500,000 in federal funds.
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District won a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA chose 10 Indiana organizations and communities to receive funds totaling $9.4 million to assess or clean up brownfield sites, properties with suspected contamination from former industrial plant operations.
The ECI Regional Planning District will administer the grant but a steering committee of residents from the Whitely, Industry and McKinley neighborhoods will identify the sites, according to a release.
The committee includes neighborhood residents and activists Anitra Davis, Ken Hudson, WaTasha Barnes Griffin, Frank Scott and Richard Ivy and Muncie Community Development Director Gretchen Cheesman.
The committee will determine the sites that will receive environmental assessments and future cleanup, said Bill Walters, executive director of the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District.
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“In this phase, we’re looking for environmental justice for areas that have not had any funding and have seen severe decline,” Walters said in the release.
The committee will get assistance from the Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields program, which provides free technical assistance to communities seeking remedies and possible redevelopment of brownfields areas, Walters said.
“We all know the history of the factories leaving and the scars we have left here, and we are still cleaning it up,” Walters said. The EPA funding marks the third round of funds in a little more than a decade to help with contaminated former industrial sites in Delaware County. “The county and the city are working to turn these (type of sites) around.”
Walters noted that East Central Indiana communities have had success in reclaiming brownfields after winning grants, including a former hospital in Blackford County and a furniture factory in Jay County.
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Brownfield projects can range from cleaning up buildings with asbestos or lead contamination to assessing and cleaning up abandoned properties that once managed dangerous chemicals. Once cleaned up, former brownfield properties can be redeveloped into productive uses such as grocery stores, affordable housing, health centers, museums, parks and solar farms, the EPA said in a release.
Grant funds also will be used to develop seven cleanup plans and support community outreach activities. The target area for this grant is Delaware County, with a focus on the city of Muncie. The EPA said that priority sites could include a 75-acre former glass manufacturing facility, a 1.5-acre site housing three contiguous vacant and blighted buildings and parking lots that are the remnants of a commercial district that faded during the 1960s, and a half-acre gas station and auto repair site that has been unused since 1999.
Information: ecirpd.org | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/muncie-neighborhoods-identify-properties-environmental-cleanup/7813558001/ | 2022-07-07T05:28:25 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/muncie-neighborhoods-identify-properties-environmental-cleanup/7813558001/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – After the president of a Michigan college hoping to bring several charter schools to Tennessee made comments disparaging the education of public school teachers, a top Republican lawmaker from Bristol has concern about that college’s presence in Tennessee.
Gov. Bill Lee partnered with Hillsdale College, a conservative school in Michigan, to open several charter schools across the state.
But at a recent political event, Hillsdale President Dr. Larry Arnn appeared on-stage with Lee, and criticized the education of public school teachers.
News Channel 11’s Nashville CBS affiliate obtained hidden camera video of the event, in which Arnn said public school teachers came from the “dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges” and “you don’t have to know anything” to get an education degree.
During those comments, it was reported that Lee never defended Tennessee teachers.
That sparked outrage from several top Republican leaders, including some from the Tri-Cities.
State Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol), who is the chair of the Senate Education Committee, said Arnn’s comments cast doubt on his plans to bring Hillsdale charter schools to the state.
“I truly believe behavior is the culture of leadership, and if that is what he believes, then I’ve got grave concerns on him wanting to come into Tennessee,” Lundberg said. “Anything that belittles them, frankly you’re belittling the state of Tennessee.”
Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby), the House Republican Caucus Chair, said in a tweet, “The vast majority of teachers have huge hearts and are in education because of their commitment to our children. To argue that they are bottom of the barrel is wrong & ignorant. The guy from Hillsdale doesn’t speak for any Tennessean I know.”
House Speaker Cameron Sexton also chimed in today on Twitter saying, “He has insulted generations of teachers who have made a difference for countless students. We have successful Tennesseans today because teachers made a difference in their lives.”
Tennessee Education Association Vice President Joe Crabtree represents thousands of teachers in the state and said Arnn’s comments angered many of them.
Crabtree, a teacher at Liberty Bell Middle School and the former president of the Johnson City Education Association, said Lee should not have been silent as Arnn made those comments.
“The governor just sitting there in that chair, and frankly laughing along with the Hillsdale president was an insult,” Crabtree said.
He said teachers train far too much to be called dumb. The job requires at least four years of college education and an extra year as a student teacher.
“We seek master’s degrees in curriculum instruction. We seek specialist degrees in administration so we can become principals,” Crabtree said. “There are a lot of things that go into it that I think the governor doesn’t recognize.”
Today, Gov. Lee responded to questions about his role in the political event.
“It was a conversation about the influence of left-leaning activists in the public education system in this state,” Lee said. “But I fully support our public schools in this state and our teachers as well.”
Lundberg said he believes the governor’s comments today, pointing to his record on education, including pay raises for teachers and the new school funding formula putting more money into public schools.
“Across the board, we have done everything I think possible to support teachers and show them that not only are they valued, but critically important to Tennessee,” Lundberg said.
But that would not cut it for Crabtree, demanding an apology from the governor.
“He needs to step up and he needs to apologize and he needs to make it right,” Crabtree said.
East Tennessee State University officials also stood up for teachers.
Dr. Sharon James McGee, dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies at ETSU, acknowledged Arnn’s comments in a statement this afternoon.
“Public school teachers, counselors, and administrators have demanding jobs. Their work demands a knowledge base that is simultaneously deep and wide. Their work demands rigorous training to complete an undergraduate and/or graduate degree and pass national testing to become licensed,” McGee said. “In addition to being content-area experts, their work demands that they act as caretakers, protectors, and friends to their students. Thank you to all public school teachers, counselors, and administrators and to the higher education faculty who train and mentor them. I stand with you.”
Lundberg said Hillsdale’s charter school plan would be closely examined in the next Tennessee General Assembly legislative session. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sen-lundberg-has-doubts-about-hillsdale-charter-schools-after-dumb-teacher-comment/ | 2022-07-07T05:36:00 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sen-lundberg-has-doubts-about-hillsdale-charter-schools-after-dumb-teacher-comment/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A number of Washington County businesses are celebrating on Wednesday after an injunction was filed to halt the county’s ban on flavored vaping products, allowing them to put the products back on shelves.
The ban was put in place by the county last year and upheld by voters with more than 75% support this spring. The county ordinance bans flavored vaping products, including tobacco, vaporized nicotine, marijuana and CBD.
One small business told KOIN 6 that flavored vaping is almost everything they sell, to the point they considered having to close because the revenue wasn’t coming in.
This week marks some of the first product orders in weeks for Serenity Vapor Lounge after a Washington County ordinance banned flavored vaping products, leaving them to only sell a limited supply of tobacco-flavor vapors.
“It makes up a majority of our business, over 80%,” said Jordan Schwartz, owner of Serenity Vapor Lounge. “Unfortunately, we have three locations all located within Washington County.”
Serenity Vapor, along with King’s Hookah Lounge and Torched Illusions, joined together to file a lawsuit earlier in 2022 against the ordinance, and this week, an injunction was signed, halting that ban.
“They were losing thousands of dollars per day in sales to adults 21 years of age and older,” said Tony Aiello, Jr., the attorney representing them through Tyler Smith and Associates. “They were facing the inevitability of terminating employees, closing locations, breaching leases.”
It’s welcomed news for some customers visiting the shop in Tigard. Jeremy Blondke says the flavored vapes helped him to stop using cigarettes when tools like gum and the patch didn’t work.
“I would use the tobacco-flavored ones but that would be really disappointing when I’m used to having different flavors that I like,” said Blondke. “That’s what made it easier in the first place to transition from cigarettes to these is that’s one more benefit. It has a better flavor, it’s not all gross.”
Following the lawsuit, Washington County Public Health said the county had already asked the court to dismiss the complaint and they are waiting for the court’s decision. They also told KOIN 6 that the county had not begun active enforcement yet of the ordinance.
“Washington County has not begun active enforcement of the ordinance, so there is no practical effect from the preliminary injunction. The county has already asked the court to dismiss the plaintiff’s original complaint and we are waiting for the court’s decision. In the meantime, retailers in Washington County can sell retailed tobacco products,” said Mary Sawyers with Washington County Public Health.
Schwartz hopes this will cause local leaders to rethink the ordinance and work with small business owners when making decisions.
“Instead of working against the vapor industry, work with us,” said Schwartz. “We have a lot of good ideas and we’d like to be invited to some of the work groups.”
KOIN 6 asked Washington County to clarify when they had planned on enforcing the ordinance and if businesses were aware it wasn’t being enforced, but there has been no response. Schwartz says it was unclear whether the county was going to enforce it or not, but employees did not feel comfortable keeping the products out during the ordinance. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washington-county-injunction-halts-ban-on-flavored-vaping-products/ | 2022-07-07T05:58:45 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washington-county-injunction-halts-ban-on-flavored-vaping-products/ |
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — The nostalgic taste of summer is different for everyone. For one East Tennessee family, peach milkshakes bring back more than memories.
Beth Ann Smith remembers her mouth watering every Fourth of July growing up, yearning for homemade peach ice cream.
"My great-aunt Merle would make homemade peach ice cream in the old ice cream churn, and it was delicious," Smith said. "Everybody looked forward to it."
With time, that taste started to fade until Smith picked up a Chick-Fil-A peach milkshake.
"My grandmother tasted it, and I think every time she drank one, the first thing she would say is, 'It's like drinking Merle's ice cream through a straw,'" Smith said.
Smith says her grandmother, whom she called "Granga" was the epitome of love.
"My grandmother Faye Rogers was the ultimate giver," Smith said. "She loved people. She taught school for over 30 years. She was the queen of hospitality. Pretty much anybody she knew had eaten a meal at her table."
To this family, giving to others is the best ingredient in life.
"She and my grandfather, her husband, lived life by the motto, 'Today, invest in someone else's happiness,'" she said.
For a woman already so sweet, Rogers still loved her summer treats. The peach milkshake became a staple in her summer diet. Since it's a seasonal shake, Rogers would count down the days until its return, like an advent calendar.
On her 97th birthday, she would hardly look at the cake. All she wanted was the peach milkshake.
"That was for sure one of the last peach milkshakes that she had because her birthday is July 28 and that's close to the end of peach milkshake season as we call it," Smith said. "It very well could have been the last peach milkshake she ever had."
Rogers passed away in March 2022.
"Mom and I had, for about a week, been sitting with her, holding her hand and singing hymns with her," Smith said. "The day before she died, we knew something was different. It was the first day that I held her hand and squeezed her hand and she didn't squeeze it back."
So when Chick-Fil-A announced in June the peach milkshake would make its return, Smith shared her story.
"I made a comment and said, 'My grandmother loved those peach milkshakes, she died in March, and so I'll drink as many as I can this year in her honor,'" Smith said.
The company reached out to her directly, sent her free shakes, coupons and gifts. At the bottom of the package was a framed picture from Rogers' 97th birthday, enjoying the beloved peach shake.
"Someone had printed it out and put it in a peach colored frame," Smith said.
The gesture touched her so much, Smith shared the surprise on social media. It now has over 40,000 interactions.
"I know that she would not even be able to fathom this, that so many people had seen it," Smith said. "So many people had seen her picture, or had heard her story that would be above and beyond anything she could ever dream of."
Smith wears her grandmother's wedding ring on a necklace to keep her close to her heart. She also wears a ring her grandmother gave her as a gift to remember one of her favorite people.
"Even without her physically being here, she is going to live on, and a part of her love will live on for my family and for my kids," said Smith.
Her love of giving is a life ingredient that won't fade.
Smith says she has yet to share any of the peach milkshake coupons with her kids because they aren't too fond of the peach flavor. She says that's fine with her because it means more nostalgia while the summer lasts. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/peach-milkshake-keeps-grandmothers-memory-alive/51-d4367a71-3158-48b1-9a13-637106366d65 | 2022-07-07T06:04:21 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/peach-milkshake-keeps-grandmothers-memory-alive/51-d4367a71-3158-48b1-9a13-637106366d65 |
Barksdale Air Force Base reinstates mask mandate as COVID cases rise in Shreveport, Bossier
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
On July 6, Barksdale Air Force Base transitioned into Health Protection Condition (HPCON) due to COVID risk levels.
Barksdale explained this decision is in accordance with the Department of Defense guidance and the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions COVID-19 community-level assessment of surrounding parishes.
Barksdale listed these three measures being taken as part of HPCON:
- Mandatory mask-wearing on-base for all individuals regardless of vaccination status inside all buildings and facilities. Masks are not required in public outdoor areas while maintaining social distancing.
- Official visitors who are not fully vaccinated are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to their visit. Barksdale defined an official visitor as a non-DoD individual seeking access, one time or recurring, in association with the performance of official DoD business (such as to attend a meeting)
- In-person meetings including events and conferences will not exceed more than 50 participants without appropriate approval.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/louisiana-air-base-require-masks-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-barksdale-air-force-covid/7826499001/ | 2022-07-07T06:09:54 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/louisiana-air-base-require-masks-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-barksdale-air-force-covid/7826499001/ |
Victim named in Fourth of July shootout in Shreveport. So far, no suspect in custody.
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has released the name and age of the male who died in a shootout on the Fourth of July.
Orlando Puryear Jr., 24, of Shreveport died a little over an hour after he was found shot on July 4 in his vehicle in the parking lot Sports World, authorities said.
Around 2:45 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department responded to Jewella Avenue and Meriwether Road.
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Upon arrival, officers found Puryear in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to Ochsner LSU Health by the Shreveport Fire Department and was later pronounced dead.
The Shreveport Police Department said it suspects three vehicles were involved in the incident. At this time, no suspect is in custody.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/victim-named-fourth-july-shootout-shreveport/7823457001/ | 2022-07-07T06:10:00 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/06/victim-named-fourth-july-shootout-shreveport/7823457001/ |
ARLINGTON, Wash. — It is a new day for Jake Smith and his mother, Wendy. A new day with a new home, but old memories still linger around their tranquil Arlington property.
In May of 2019, the Smith home burned completely to the ground.
"You know, I try not to think about it," says Jake. "It's just something that will always be there."
The fire is believed to have been caused by a barbeque.
Jake, his mom and her boyfriend were inside. Jake climbed out a second-floor window and came upon the boyfriend.
"At that point I asked him where my mom was. He said they were coming down the stairs and he lost her. She never made it out," recalls Jake. "I went into a panic."
Jake ran back inside the house.
Forced out by flames the first time, he started crawling on his hands and knees, feeling his way along the floorboards through the choking, black smoke until he found his mother unconscious in a closet.
"I didn't have time to think about anything. It's just your mom at that point," Smith said. "As you're crawling you're thinking, 'I gotta get out of here. I gotta get out of here.' But you go a little further and I got lucky."
In fact, luck played another part
Jake had only moved back in with his mom two days earlier because he was remodeling his house.
"There have been so many things that just were a miracle that night that just happened," says Wendy.
For his bravery, Jake is being awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal, considered North America's highest civilian honor for heroism.
"It's very well deserved," smiles Wendy. "I'm so proud, so proud of him. For him to run inside that burning house is amazing."
It's an honor Jake wishes he never had to win.
While the house has been rebuilt, his mom still suffers the effects of a scorched airway.
She has endured eight surgeries, the last one leading to a heart attack and stroke.
She has a difficult time speaking and breathing and is forced to use a wheelchair.
However, Jake and his mom prefer to focus on the positive.
The bond between mother and son is stronger.
Their love is deeper, forged in a fire that brought them closer together.
"Everybody made it out," says Jake. "You can't get luckier than that. Life happens and you keep on pushing. I'm just glad I still have my mom." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/son-wins-prestigious-carnegie-medal-saving-mom/281-35a9598c-e2fa-49c8-aecd-bbd07c6b2c6d | 2022-07-07T06:10:59 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/son-wins-prestigious-carnegie-medal-saving-mom/281-35a9598c-e2fa-49c8-aecd-bbd07c6b2c6d |
MODESTO, Calif. — Holding up a tattered pink tie-dye sweatshirt seared by the heat of a bullet, 15-year-old Aurora says she was inches from paralysis and even death.
“It was a couple of inches from my spine, actually,” she said outside of her family’s Modesto home.
The Davis High School student -- who didn’t want her last name published -- was shot Saturday night while in the safety of her own bedroom.
Modesto police say her neighbor, 22-year-old Giovanni Omar Gutierrez-Garcia, was handling a firearm when it discharged. He turned himself in Tuesday.
“Things happen for a reason. I have a second shot at life,” said Aurora, who's taking the whole ordeal in stride.
She says she hopped into bed after getting home from a party and was scrolling through her phone when she felt a sudden pain in her upper back.
“I thought something had exploded, something electronic,” she said.
Aurora says she didn’t know what it was, but knew immediately something was wrong.
“It was really warm and really hard to breathe since it was really close to my lung,” said Aurora. “My chest really hurt, and it was really hard for me to breathe.”
Her mother and sister came rushing in and realized a bullet pierced her bedroom wall. A hole roughly a quarter-inch in diameter is left in the wall with light seeping through from the outside.
The bullet was lodged in Aurora’s back. Her family called 911 and rushed her to the hospital, where she spent four uncomfortable and restless days.
She says the ordeal had a greater emotional impact on her family, especially her mother and little brother.
“He started crying because he thought, he said... he thought I was going to die,” said Aurora. “But I’m fine. I’m standing. I can walk. I can talk. I can move.”
Outside Aurora’s bedroom, a series of bullet holes show where the bullet came from. There's a direct line between the bullet hole in her bedroom and a larger bullet hole in her neighbor’s garage.
Aurora says she’s glad her neighbor took responsibility, but doesn’t want to see him in jail over an accident.
“I’m alive,” she said with a smile. “So, let’s be thankful right? I don’t really blame him and I don’t hold any grudges against him or anything like that.”
Gutierrez-Garcia is charged with possession of an assault weapon, negligent discharge of a firearm and inflicting great bodily injury in the commission of a felony. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto-teen-shot-while-in-bed/103-3e727576-4ca4-4be9-b83e-cccda85792f1 | 2022-07-07T06:18:04 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto-teen-shot-while-in-bed/103-3e727576-4ca4-4be9-b83e-cccda85792f1 |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Members of a family who traveled from Kansas to Louisville for a youth basketball tournament are in the ICU Wednesday, several hours after getting struck by a driver while they were on the sidewalk downtown.
"We saw four people got hit by a car while on scooters," eyewitness Larissa Gilberto said Tuesday night.
Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) said two adults remain in critical condition, one teen female is in serious condition but stable, and a younger boy was treated for minor injuries.
Through talking with close friends of the family, WHAS11 learned the girl is ESPN top-100 recruit and Iowa Commit Ava Jones -- who was set to play with her travel team, Southwest Elite, in the Run 4 Roses Classic at the Kentucky Exposition Center Wednesday. It's the largest youth girls basketball tournament in the country.
Instead, due to a tragic collision, Jones and her parents Trey and Amy Jones are in the hospital. We're told her younger brother Creek is doing okay.
"Their lives are going to be changed pretty significantly," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said.
WHAS11 spoke to Dylan Evans, the director of Ava's travel team. He told us he visited the family in the hospital Wednesday and is asking the community for their support and prayers.
"It was the hardest experience of my life," he said. "Her grandmother in Kansas called me and asked me to go to the hospital. So that's what I did, went straight to the hospital. I was fortunate enough to be with them. Ava is one of a kind."
The team itself debated whether it should even play, considering the circumstances. But the players opted to give it a go because they said it's what Ava would want.
"This is very tough, but we're going to get through it and hopefully everybody will be OK," Evans said.
The driver, Michael Hurley, was arrested and is in custody on charges of assault and driving under the influence of a substance. Police say he admitted to them he had taken Hydrocodone before driving.
A judge set Hurley's bond at $500,000 Wednesday morning. He has entered a plea of not guilty and will be back in court July 14.
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MINBURN, Iowa — The city of Minburn held a public hearing on their plans to close and sell a depot currently housing a beloved restaurant July 6.
The Nineteen14 has been a Minburn staple for six years, but owner Jeremy Mahler said he doesn't know if the restaurant will make it to year seven.
The decision has stirred up a lot of emotion from community members since its first mention in a June 13 council meeting. Council members ultimately voted to approve the termination of the restaurant's lease last month.
Now, the Nineteen14 restaurant is being asked to close its doors and vacate the property by the end of July.
Mahler wondered why he wasn't included in the decision. That's why he came to the July 6 city council meeting — to work calmly and respectfully with the city in hopes for a resolution.
"I hope that we can bridge this gap. There was more animosity tonight than I was anticipating," Mahler said. "But I still hold out hope that maybe we can figure this out in the long run."
"We were completely blindsided by these decisions. We were actually at a June city council meeting for an unrelated item, and weren't even told that there would be the fate of our business was being decided later that night on the agenda," Mahler said.
Minburn's Mayor Joe Stuetelberg said the city has worked with the owners and the reasoning behind the depot's future is simple: economics.
"The city hasn't really been able to make a profit or any money. We're actually losing money on the building by charging the rent that we do and paying part of the utilities and stuff that we do. So we just don't see it as in the best interest for the city any longer to own the building," he said.
Stuetelburg also said the city's intent is not to drive Mahler's business out of town — the city just doesn't want to own it anymore. Stuetelburg said that the city has encouraged others to purchase the depot if they so please.
"We're willing to take you know, the any offer from anybody for the building, once we are able to sell it," he said. "But this is tonight is just the very first step in being able to sell the building." | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/minburn-residents-council-discuss-the-future-of-depot-nineteen14/524-57431ab4-8522-4875-9cd7-1c9564eb10e5 | 2022-07-07T06:19:02 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/minburn-residents-council-discuss-the-future-of-depot-nineteen14/524-57431ab4-8522-4875-9cd7-1c9564eb10e5 |
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Rockwood police seek tips to find man whose car found at state game area
Rockwood police and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are seeking tips to find a 24-year-old man reported missing on the Fourth of July.
Nicholas O’Neal was last seen at around 9:30 p.m. Monday, the Rockwood Police Department said in a notice on its Facebook page.
His vehicle was found at the Sigler Road entrance to the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, east of the U.S. turnpike, according to the notice.
The game area, which is in Wayne and Monroe counties, features hunting land as well as a wildlife refuge and covers nearly 7,000 acres, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
O'Neal is described as 6-foot-1, around 135 pounds, with a slender build, blond/light brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing khakis, a blue hooded sweatshirt, sneakers and a black Adidas baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to call Rockwood police at (734) 379-5323 or the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at (734) 240-7594. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/07/rockwood-police-seek-tips-find-missing-man-24/7826989001/ | 2022-07-07T06:34:18 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/07/rockwood-police-seek-tips-find-missing-man-24/7826989001/ |
Child dies after falling in lake at Camp Dearborn, police say
A 10-year-old died Wednesday at an Oakland County recreational site, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers assigned to Camp Dearborn in Milford responded around 6 p.m. on a report of an accident. Witnesses reported a boy "was on a floating play structure in the middle of the main lake and fell," state police said in a statement.
Milford fire officials transported the child, who was unresponsive, to the hospital after finding a pulse, according to the notice.
"The child arrived at the hospital with CPR in progress; however, lifesaving efforts were ultimately unsuccessful," MSP said. "A autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow, but it appears this was a tragic accident."
Camp Dearborn is the city of Dearborn's 626-acre recreational retreat and includes a beach, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic areas and a 27-hole golf course, according to its website. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/07/child-dies-lake-camp-dearborn-police/7827702001/ | 2022-07-07T06:34:24 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/07/child-dies-lake-camp-dearborn-police/7827702001/ |
Woman accused of attacking landscaper in Southfield arrested
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A 50-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly attacking a landscaper this week in Southfield, police said.
Officers were dispatched to Hilton and Fairfax around 10:46 a.m. Tuesday on a report of an accident involving a pedestrian.
They learned a member of a landscaping crew was talking with a Dearborn resident and providing a service quote when she "became hostile, began chasing the male and eventually struck him with a vehicle," police said in a statement. "The female’s actions appear to be intentional, but her motive is unknown."
The woman was arrested. The landscaper, a 32-year-old Warren man, was hospitalized in stable condition, according to the release. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/07/woman-accused-attack-landscaper-southfield-arrested/7827732001/ | 2022-07-07T06:34:30 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/07/woman-accused-attack-landscaper-southfield-arrested/7827732001/ |
There's an ongoing food fighter over outdoor seating in one of Manhattan's most affluent neighborhoods.
Residents living along Billionaires Row, a stretch of 57th Street in midtown lined with ultra-luxury residential skyscrapers, are taking issue with the seating setup outside of at least two pandemic-ravaged restaurants.
Stathis Antonakopoulos owns one of those eateries, the Carnegie Diner and Café. He said outdoor dining is the only reason his restaurant was able to survive the pandemic. But now his landlord at the swanky coop above wants the tables gone — or else.
"I believe they think because celebrities live in this building, they have an entitlement of who’s supposed to do what, you know. We’re not doing anything illegal," Antonakopoulos said.
The city extended its Open Streets program indefinitely, allowing the Carnegie Diner and Café to continue giving customers a view of Carnegie Hall across the street. However, an attorney representing the Osborne — the building where the restaurant is found on the first floor — says that “there are tables everywhere, food and people are outside until later than 1:00 a.m., there are reports of crowds, people sleeping outside maybe after getting inebriated at the bar.“
The attorney representing the coop says the outdoor tables are a nuisance, calling it a three-ring circus that stays loud well after midnight.
He said the lease agreement signed pre-COVID is clear: The sidewalk cannot be used for dining. They agreed to be flexible during the pandemic, but now they want the rules to be followed.
"The losses that we suffered during the pandemic, they’re not gonna go away after six months," said Antonakopoulos. "It’s gonna take us three years, four years to survive.”
It’s not just Carnegie Diner affected — it’s all the restaurants and businesses within the building. They are all subtenants and pay rent to a middle man known as 57th and 7th Associates, which is now in a fierce legal battle with the Osborne that has left small business owners caught in the middle.
"We feel like a pawn in a chess game that we have no control," said Antonakopoulos.
An attorney for 57th and 7th Associates did not return requests for comment. Ultimately a judge will decide what becomes of the outdoor dining at the location. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/battle-brews-over-outdoor-seating-on-billionaires-row-in-midtown-manhattan/3764351/ | 2022-07-07T06:47:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/battle-brews-over-outdoor-seating-on-billionaires-row-in-midtown-manhattan/3764351/ |
A woman walking on a Queens sidewalk was struck in the chest by a stray bullet, according to police, another instance of gun violence after a bloody holiday weekend for New York City.
Police said at least two people in two separate cars started shooting each other near Linden Boulevard and 142nd Street in South Jamaica Wednesday evening. One of the bullets fired struck the woman in the chest after she was caught in the crossfire.
Police said they do not believe she was the intended target.
The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Jamaica Hospital. The woman's condition was not immediately clear, but she was expected to survive.
Police were still searching for the suspects. No arrests have yet been made.
The shooting comes after another wave of holiday weekend violence struck NYC, with more than two dozen people shot, including three fatally, in more than a dozen incidents stretching into Tuesday.
After a terrible start to the year, the city's gun problem has improved, and shooting incidents for the first half of 2022 were actually down 12% versus 2021. NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Wednesday that the city had entered its eleventh week of a decline in shootings and homicides.
But abrupt spasms of violence, particularly over weekends, still plague the five boroughs.
The first fatal shooting happened at 11:30 p.m. Monday at a deli in East New York. The circumstances of the dispute are not yet clear, but two men, 21 and 23, are dead, and a third, 18, was listed in critical condition at Brookdale. A suspect was taken into custody.
At almost the same moment, in the Bronx, three people were shot on Prospect Avenue in the Belmont section. A 62-year-old man was killed, and two other men, 23 and 26, were hospitalized at St. Barnabas.
But those were only the fatal incidents. In total, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 21 people were shot in 14 separate incidents in the city, two senior police officials tell News 4.
And then after midnight, there were at least two more shootings, in Norwood (a man shot in the shoulder) and Morrisania (a man shot in the chest).
Asked Tuesday whether he believed his administration's plan to combat the scourge of gun violence is working in light of the recent shootings, Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged crime is a top issue on the minds of New Yorkers right now.
Despite the violence, Adams said his crime strategy is working.
"Since we instituted our plan, we are seeing a decrease in shootings … decrease in homicides," he said. "We’re seeing a 30 year high in gun arrests."
However, he knows that violence is weighing heavy on the minds of New Yorkers.
“Our plan which we’re constantly modifying … constantly shifting … is moving in the direction we want it to move into. Is it moving as fast as I want? I want it faster. I’m like NYers…I want results overnight," Adams said.
The gun violence in New York City also follows the Illinois July 4th parade shooting that took six lives, as well as a shooting at a Philadelphia July 4th event that left two cops wounded and sent people scrambling for cover.
"It is overshadowing all that we're doing. New Yorkers will feel like we're not making progress, which we are. We are decreasing in shootings for the last 11 or 12 weeks, since we instituted our plan," Adams said. "Is it moving fast enough? No, I want it faster. We're moving in the right direction. We need help, I can't say this enough, we need help. If we arrest them on Monday and they’re out on Tuesday, it's endless."
"We saw what happened in Chicago ... outside the city of Chicago," Adams added. "This national problem is played out on our streets. We're moving in the right direction, we're going to win that battle."
The Democrat and New York State Attorney General Letitia James took more action on that front last week and filed lawsuits against multiple online gun distributors.
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Earl Hugh Smith, 88, of Filer died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.
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Heyburn's police chief released the names of the victim and the suspect in a Thursday homicide on Monday.
The state of Idaho is swimming in an ocean of cash and poised to post its second consecutive record state budget surplus. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_9e359092-fd8b-11ec-bc03-2735297664dc.html | 2022-07-07T07:00:56 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_9e359092-fd8b-11ec-bc03-2735297664dc.html |
TWIN FALLS — John Osborne Koontz Jr., age 90, passed away June 3, 2022 in Twin Falls, Idaho. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home & Cremtory, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls with Pastor John Martinez officiating. Full Military Honors will be given. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on John’s memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.
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June 20, 1947—July 4, 2022
HAZELTON — Mark Eugene Schwarz, 75, of Hazelton died Monday, July 4, 2022, of health problems that had plagued him for the last 2½ years. The love of his life, Kathy was by his side as she had been the last 50 years of their lives.
Mark was born June 20, 1947. He was the third son born to Albert Schwarz and Esther (Hagermann) Schwarz.
He moved into the farm in 1948, where he lived until he died Monday.
His childhood was very active and loving. He started school in Hazelton where he attended through the 4th grade. He went to church school at Trinity Lutheran Church through the 8th grade. He graduated from Valley High School in 1965. He didn’t know what he wanted to do, so he got a job at the sugar factory. Uncle Sam soon drafted him and he was called to the Army, where he was stationed in Germany from 1967-1969. The Army taught him how to fix radios. In 1969 Mark returned home to go to school at CSI for electronics.
Mark was a TV repairman for all the major furniture stores in Twin Falls. Mark had his own business for a couple of years. He then began programming computers for Idaho Computer Service. He went to another programming job with Rolf and Molan. His last job was as a water master. He retired from there in 2010.
Mark and Kathy were avid fans of the CSI softball team and were found in the crowd when they won the championship this spring. Mark and Kathy liked to spend the winters in Black Canton City, Arizona. They have many friends and family in Black Canyon City, as they were so kind and nice to them. They made a shorter outing this year only spending 3 weeks.
Mark was a life long member of the Lutheran Church. It was his anchor. He was a Christian, humble man who loved Jesus with his whole heart and soul.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Albert Schwarz, one brother, Floyd and one niece, Rita Dodge. He is survived by the love of his life, Kathy Lockwood, two brothers, Otto (Susan) Schwarz of Hazelton and John (Lorrinda) Schwarz of Pendleton, OR. He has many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. He will be missed and their will be a hole in our hearts. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-eugene-schwarz/article_10523ccb-3f09-558f-aab0-e0761d0a42ec.html | 2022-07-07T07:01:08 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-eugene-schwarz/article_10523ccb-3f09-558f-aab0-e0761d0a42ec.html |
April 15, 1962—July 3, 2022
BURLEY – Shelley (Smack) Nelson, a 60-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley.
Shelley was born April 15, 1962, to George Richard Smack and Rita Larsen Smack in Provo, Utah. She attended kindergarten in Provo before her family moved to Twin Falls, where she attended Lincoln Elementary, O’Leary Junior High School, and Twin Falls High School, graduating with the Class of 1980.
She began private violin lessons when she was eight years old, and she loved to sing and sang in the O’Leary Junior High Choir, the Twin Falls High School Choir, and in Madrigals alongside her father, the director. Shelley attended Ricks College in Rexburg for two years where she met the love of her life, Bradley Cecil Nelson. They were married in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on February 11, 1983, and were blessed with 39 years of happy marriage.
Shelley and Brad lived in Rexburg, then later Ogden, Utah, and moved to Burley in 1990. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she loved to serve in the Primary with her Sunbeams, who had a special place in her heart, as well as in the Relief Society and Young Women.
Shelley was a loving companion, mother, and homemaker. She mothered her siblings, her children, her grandchildren and all the little ones and Sunbeams in her life.
She is survived by her children, Emily Erin Nelson Fautin (Monte Chad), Molly Jill Nelson Bedke (Derek Scott), Sara Amy Nelson Anderson (Brady Jay), Abigail Shelley Nelson, Benjamin Bradley Nelson (Shelby Lynne Hurd), and Levi Richard Nelson.
She will be remembered by her many talents, especially her faith and testimony, her service, love and concern for others, the joy she felt enjoying good books and music, her admiration for pioneers and all things Laura Ingalls Wilder, her celebration for Christmas and decorating her tree, and her mastery of the culinary arts, especially cookies.
She is survived by her husband Brad; their children and their spouses; her nine grandchildren: Caleb, Tavin, Merit, Maggie, Raleigh, Ethan, Isabella, Allison, and Ivy; her parents, Richard and Rita Smack; her brothers and sisters: Ti and Jevonne Smack, Amy and Mike Lynch, Ted and Julie Smack, Jennifer and Paulo Burnier, and Kate and Brian Charlesworth.
She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, George Riley and Esther Adeline Roberts Smack, and Andrew Edwin (Ted) and Mildred Oler Larsen; and one granddaughter, Riley Ranae Nelson.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Burley Stake Center, located at 2050 Normal Ave., in Burley. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
A webcast will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/shelly-smack-nelson/article_426d7ca0-fd88-11ec-8946-b33fba644387.html | 2022-07-07T07:01:14 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/shelly-smack-nelson/article_426d7ca0-fd88-11ec-8946-b33fba644387.html |
SEATTLE — A neon sign that is as iconic in Seattle as the Space Needle, got its first step toward becoming a historical landmark.
The City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board voted Wednesday to approve the nomination application to consider the Pink Elephant Car Wash sign as an official landmark.
The sign is from the original Pink Elephant Car Wash that was built near 6th and Battery in 1956. There are two signs from the location; a larger one was given to Seattle's Museum of History and Industry. A second, smaller one that was donated to Amazon, is being considered for landmark status.
Beatrice Haverfield designed the signs for the car wash, as well as the neon signs for other Seattle institutions like Ivar's and Dick's.
Haverfield's daughter, Kathleen Wolff, told KING 5 she can only imagine what her mother would think about her professional work being considered a piece of history.
"Just the whole story of my mom, more than the sign, getting the acknowledgment of how awesome she was, for the time that she was doing what she did," Wolff said.
In 2020, the sign was donated to Amazon, which is overseeing the sign's future with the help of BOLA Architecture + Planning. The sign is currently being restored by Western Neon in SoDo.
A presentation from an Amazon representative and architect Susan Boyle said a potential new location for the sign, should it become a landmark, may be on 7th and Blanchard. The public would be able to view it, according to the reps.
Other remnants of the car wash chain are still around, like the location on 4th Avenue in SoDo. But the hope is to keep the 66-year-old original alive.
"We see that sign and we think the same thing. We say hi, mom," Wolff said.
The next public meeting regarding the next steps in the signs acquiring landmark status is scheduled for August 17. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/pink-elephant-car-was-sign-seattle-landmark/281-d2bd04b1-481a-4fbe-8424-1d1d8eb8898e | 2022-07-07T07:13:39 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/pink-elephant-car-was-sign-seattle-landmark/281-d2bd04b1-481a-4fbe-8424-1d1d8eb8898e |
A man arrived at a local hospital with multiple gunshots to his upper body Wednesday night as Kenosha police investigate a shooting in the city for a third consecutive night.
The latest shooting was reported just before 10 p.m. and officers were still on the scene just before midnight canvassing at homes, talking to residents and collecting evidence at 36th Avenue between 48th and 50th Streets. The victim was driven to the hospital, according to Capt. Tim Schaal of the Kenosha Police Department.
"What we know is we have one male victim. He is in serious, but stable condition at the hospital," Schaal said. "That's the only victim that we know of as of right now...he was driven by a third party down to the hospital."
Schaal said officers were investigating two separate scenes, however, in the city's Wilson Heights neighborhood. Police radio traffic indicated officers were also checking on the possibility of another victim and were contacting hospitals in nearby communities, including Racine and cities along and near the northern Illinois border.
"It sounds like the incident started at one location and then progressed and moved along to the actual shooting location," he said.
Police did not have suspects in the shooting.
"There's a general lack of cooperation from the victim," Schaal said.
Police also continue investigations into two shootings that occurred in Uptown earlier this week including one at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 6100 block of 24th Avenue. In that incident, a 49-year-old man to the hospital after he suffered multiple wounds as a result of gunfire. The man was reported in stable condition and expected to survive.
At 10:20 p.m. Monday night, five people were victims of a mass shooting including 20-year-old Anderail K. Armstrong of Kenosha who died in the incident that occurred in the 6300 block of 25th Avenue. Of the surviving victims, two had serious, but non-life- threatening injuries. The remaining two victims were in very serious condition, with life threatening injuries, but have since stabilized, police said earlier Wednesday.
No suspects have been arrested in the gun violence that occurred in Uptown.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the three shootings to contact the detective bureau at 262-605-5203 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333. People who call Crime Stoppers remain anonymous. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/watch-now-kenosha-police-investigate-shooting-in-wilson-heights-neighborhood-in-third-night-of-gun/article_f53795e0-fdac-11ec-8c0b-fb8a26c8576e.html | 2022-07-07T07:26:51 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/watch-now-kenosha-police-investigate-shooting-in-wilson-heights-neighborhood-in-third-night-of-gun/article_f53795e0-fdac-11ec-8c0b-fb8a26c8576e.html |
Forget the old “I Love Lucy” version of a factory conveyor belt, with chocolates going by too fast even to eat.
The conveyors at the Fort Wayne Amazon fulfillment center on Smith Road are nothing like that. Instead, imagine dozens of cardboard boxes and yellow crates going by in multiple directions and on multiple levels.
And, don’t forget the robots. Yes, there are robots – rows of bright-yellow robot arms capable of picking up crates and turning 180 degrees to place them in the direction they need to go after scanning their labels.
It’s all what makes Amazon Prime Day – this year on July 12 and 13 – go off without a hitch. At least, that’s what Amazon’s managers are hoping.
The sprawling and buzzing Amazon warehouse on Smith Road was shown off Wednesday to the media to promote the company’s biggest sale of the year. Last year, customers spent more than $1.9 billion on more than 70 million products during the promotional period, more than doubling sales compared to the Prime Day 2020 promotion, the company said in a news release.
“Prime Day is our Super Bowl,” said Mark Northup, general manager of the Fort Wayne location. “We prepare months and months for this.”
Northup said that, unbeknownst to many area residents, the Fort Wayne facility and its over 1,000 employees play “a pivotal role” in Amazon’s nationwide business.
The building – with a 630,000-square-foot floor, the size of 14 football fields – takes inbound products and distributes them to more than 50 Amazon fulfillment centers around the nation, he said. The process allows 24,000 small and medium-sized businesses to fulfill orders with one- or two-day delivery, Northup said.
Andre Woodson, an Amazon spokesman, said the company doesn’t project how many orders will come in for Prime Day. But he said the company ships a million packages every week from Fort Wayne alone to other fulfillment centers.
He predicts this year’s Prime Day “will be the biggest e-commerce day ever” – even bigger than Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Most customers, Northup said, have no idea what goes on after they click “Buy” on their computer or smart phone.
“Even our associates are usually overwhelmed in the beginning by the size and scope of our operations until they come to understand how all our hard work impacts our customers so positively,” he said.
“We have miles and miles of conveyor belts in this facility,” Northup said, standing on the warehouse floor under overhead conveyors.
Standing in the building’s interior resembles standing under a half-dozen roller coasters with boxes and crates going by. Workers are offered ear protection, though not many were using it Wednesday.
Amazon has invested $1 billion in safety technology, Woodson said, to make jobs more ergonomical for workers to perform. The technology limits repetitive lifting and twisting and going up and down stairs to accomplish tasks from sorting boxes to loading trucks.
The company has been hiring workers to handle Prime Day for three months, offering a starting salary of $15.56 plus full-time hours and benefits that start with an employee’s first day on the job, Northup said. The recently hired workers are all full-time and permanent after Prime Day is over.
“The automation actually creates more jobs,” he said.
Amazon is building a second Fort Wayne facility – with more robots – along U.S. 30 near Flaugh Road – that is expected to be finished by the end of the year. It’s also expected to employ 1,000 workers. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-amazon-facility-preps-for-prime-day-next-week/article_082a2d74-fd63-11ec-843f-0beeb877570b.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:08 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-amazon-facility-preps-for-prime-day-next-week/article_082a2d74-fd63-11ec-843f-0beeb877570b.html |
A group of Democratic legislators gathered Wednesday at the state capitol for the first official day of the special session.
Other than their brief news conference, however, the Statehouse was largely vacant. That’s because Republican leaders decided last week they will not meet until July 25.
The Democratic lawmakers criticized their colleagues across the aisle for the delay, as state Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, said the GOP “turned tail and ran.”
“For weeks, they’ve whispered behind closed doors, struggling to decide how they can best undermine women’s autonomy and liberty,” Yoder said. “Meanwhile, they hold critical aid for Hoosiers hostage to their unpopular agenda.”
She characterized Republican legislators as “disorganized” and criticized them for waiting to pass Gov. Eric Holcomb’s $225 payment plan.
“If they are still figuring out where they land on restricting abortion and liberty, even after having months of time to plan,” Yoder said, “they could still pass the refund, go into recess, and come back before Aug. 14 to deal with the looming abortion ban.”
State Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, also called for the payment plan to be expanded to include more Hoosiers – including people who use Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance.
“No matter your tax status, you pay sales tax at the store and are contributing funds toward Indiana’s excessive surplus,” Pryor said. “The current inflation we’re seeing means that Hoosiers on a fixed income are getting less goods for more money.”
Pryor also said the previous $125 tax refund checks were not sent to young adults listed as dependents during the last tax filing period, including many recent high school and college graduates.
While the Democrats were critical of Republicans’ plans to pass abortion restrictions, they kept most of the focus on that issue in relation to the initial reason for the session – the payment plan. State Sen. Jean Breaux, D-Indianapolis, called it a “bait and switch” by the GOP.
In a statement last week, House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said Republicans are “anticipating a multi-week special session” and that they were pushing the session back “due to this extended session and to minimize logistical issues.”
Also, as they have since March, the Democratic lawmakers continued to call for Republicans to suspend the state’s gas tax.
Ultimately, the goal of the news conference was made clear by state Rep. Terri Austin, D-Anderson: they want Hoosiers to see that they’re in Indianapolis and their Republican colleagues won’t be there until July 25.
“We are ready to work for them,” Austin said, “even if our colleagues on the Republican side of the aisle are not.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/statehouse/democrats-criticize-gop-for-session-delay/article_bd8463bc-fd75-11ec-b72c-27ad82f97875.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:14 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/statehouse/democrats-criticize-gop-for-session-delay/article_bd8463bc-fd75-11ec-b72c-27ad82f97875.html |
Fort Wayne/Allen County
3 HEAL markets to open next week
Three area HEAL Markets will open next week. The markets are in food deserts, which are areas within the community that have low access to fresh food and a significant number of low-income families.
The markets are operated by HealthVisions Midwest of Fort Wayne and are a partnership between the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation and Parkview Health.
Locally grown produce will be available and WIC and senior produce vouchers and SNAP purchases will be matched $1 for $1.
HEAL Market locations and times are McCormick Place Market, 3005 McCormick Ave., 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, July 13 through Sept. 28; Parkview Health Greenhouse Market, 1716 Beacon St., 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 14 through Oct. 27; and South Side Farmers Market, 3300 Warsaw St., 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 16 through Oct. 29.
State VA helping with school costs
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting Operation Back to School. Veterans families facing financial hardship can apply for $500 per dependent to help with school costs for children in kindergarten through 12th grade up to age 18 and college students up to age 23.
Applications are through Sept. 15. To apply or for more information, go to www.in.gov/dva/about-idva/links/military-family-relief-fund/operation-back-to-school/.
Area
Historic Warren to repurpose building
Historic Warren Main Street announced Wednesday plans to repurpose the former PNC bank building on North Wayne Street for economic revitalization in downtown Warren.
The building was donated by PNC Bank.
The building will be renamed The Exchange and converted to provide space for business incubators, specialized retailers, professional office space and entrepreneurs. Other plans include designating space for an art gallery and studios to showcase regional talent.
“We are grateful to PNC Bank. This generous donation helps us re-energize our downtown commercial district and position us for economic growth,” Steve Buzzard, Warren Town Council president, said in a statement. “By creating a dedicated space to amplify how we attract talent, we hope to inspire new residents and visitors to consider Warren as a place they would like to live, work and visit.”
– Journal Gazette | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/metro-briefs/article_f45ca0f8-fd2e-11ec-a281-43acf665cb2e.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:20 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/metro-briefs/article_f45ca0f8-fd2e-11ec-a281-43acf665cb2e.html |
A Fort Wayne man accused of trying to run down a police officer with his SUV while leading a high-speed chase from Auburn to Fort Wayne now faces multiple charges.
While allegedly driving toward the New Haven officer at high speed, Mark Eric Lane, 65, was shot at six times Saturday by two New Haven officers.
Pending charges listed against Lane in online court records include three felonies: criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, and resisting law enforcement causing bodily injury. Each felony carries a sentence of six months to two years and six months.
Pending charges also include two misdemeanors: striking a law enforcement animal and resisting law enforcement.
Lane was released from Allen County Jail on his own recognizance Tuesday, online court records said.
On Wednesday, the New Haven Police Department identified the officers involved in the shooting as Sgt. Landon Sell, who’s been with the department five years, and Officer Michael Doughty, who’s been with the department for a year and a half.
Both are on administrative leave, a standard practice when officers are involved in a shooting, New Haven Police Chief Jeff McCracken said.
The department reviewed video from the officers’ body cameras and is investigating. The Indiana State Police are conducting a parallel investigation of the chase. It’s a common practice for state police to conduct a neutral investigation when another agency has used force, especially with a firearm, said Sgt. Brian Walker, a district spokesman for state police.
Lane’s chase started at 6:57 p.m. in DeKalb County near the 332 mile marker of Interstate 69, court records said. An Auburn police officer who contacted Fort Wayne police for help said he tried to stop Lane’s black 2007 Mercedes GL450 for speeding.
Lane allegedly reached 117 mph when he crossed into Allen County around 7 p.m. and was driving at 100 mph after he passed the intersection of State Boulevard and Maysville Road on the east side of Fort Wayne, court records said. Fort Wayne officers had joined the chase.
New Haven police were alerted that Lane was heading their way, driving east on Lake Avenue. Sell and Doughty parked their squads to clear traffic out of the Maplecrest Road and Lake intersection, and Doughty went to look for his stop sticks, devices used to puncture tires and slow vehicles.
About 7:15 p.m., Sell saw Lane’s vehicle coming with Fort Wayne police vehicles in pursuit. Lane stopped the Mercedes abruptly west of the intersection and put his hands in the air, then put the left hand out the window and extend his middle finger at Sell before putting his hands back on the steering wheel, according to court records.
Sell pulled his duty firearm and pointed it at Lane to make a traffic stop. He saw Lane turn the steering wheel toward his direction, heard the vehicle rev and saw the front go up, indicating it was accelerating quickly, documents said.
Doughty heard Sell yell stop and saw Lane accelerate towards Sell, court records said. Sell said he walked backward to his vehicle and was in fear of being pinned between the vehicles. He fired three shots at the vehicle, and Doughty fired three shots as the SUV went past him. None of the bullets hit Lane.
A review of body cam footage upholds the officers’ stories, court documents said.
At 7:17 p.m., Lane pulled into his driveway in the 7500 block of Scarlet Court and left his vehicle. He moved aggressively toward officers, one of the probable cause affidavits in Lane’s files said.
Lane didn’t comply when officers told him to get on the ground. When a K9 officer was let loose to apprehend Lane and bit him, he swung the dog with force, hitting his vehicle with the dog, which dropped to the ground, court documents said.
Lane attempted to get to his home as officers tried to subdue him, and when the dog bit him again, Lane dropped on the K9 officer and put pressure on the dog’s neck, court records said.
While officers tried to arrest Lane, he ripped off one of the body cams while resisting.
Afterward, he was bleeding from injuries and caused at least one officer to bleed from bruises.
After being read his Miranda rights, Lane allegedly said he was aware of being chased but refused to stop because he wasn’t speeding and he didn’t want a citation because his license was suspended. He added that he believed if he fled long enough, police would stop pursuing him.
Lane also faces preliminary charges of disregarding a stop sign, disregarding an official traffic control device, operating with expired plates and speeding – all infractions. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-man-charged-in-high-speed-chase-case-officers-who-shot-at-him-on/article_767db93e-fd7d-11ec-82f5-eb620d61b094.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:27 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-man-charged-in-high-speed-chase-case-officers-who-shot-at-him-on/article_767db93e-fd7d-11ec-82f5-eb620d61b094.html |
A man who was killed on Fort Wayne’s south side Monday evening is Allen County’s 13th homicide victim this year.
The Allen County coroner’s office Wednesday identified the man as Calvin Jamere Keys, 27, of Fort Wayne. His cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death is homicide, the coroner’s office said.
Officials haven’t released any update on the condition of a second man police found shot in the 4700 block of South Calhoun Street. That man was taken to a hospital Monday with life-threatening injuries.
Police found both men shot in the rear of a Calhoun Street home, just north of Pettit Avenue, at 8:46 p.m. They were responding to a call.
The officers rendered medical aid while waiting for medics to arrive. Keys died at the scene, and medics rushed the unidentified man to the hospital.
Police weren’t certain who shot the men. Police detectives went door to door in the neighborhood that night, trying to find witnesses or video surveillance for the shooting while homicide detectives and crime scene technicians processed the scene.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Fort Wayne police at 427-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 436-7867 or use the P3 tip app.
The Fort Wayne Police Department is still investigating the shooting with the Allen County prosecutor’s office and the coroner’s office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-killed-july-4th-identified-13th-homicide-in-county-for-2022/article_33bed5a4-fd61-11ec-b5dc-bf97e99536f3.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:33 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-killed-july-4th-identified-13th-homicide-in-county-for-2022/article_33bed5a4-fd61-11ec-b5dc-bf97e99536f3.html |
Thousands of Fort Wayne-area residents were without power again Wednesday after another storm hit northeast Indiana.
Fewer than 1,700 Indiana Michigan Power customers in the Fort Wayne area were without power at 9 p.m. I&M expected power to be restored to the vast majority of those customers by 11 p.m. today.
About 16,000 I&M customers, most of them in Fort Wayne, were without power early Wednesday because of the storm. Michael Bianski, I&M spokesman, said the utility is focusing on restoring power to areas with the most outages before working its way into those with fewer outages.
Bianski said most of the outages were caused by fallen tree limbs, not flooding, but that because of high water levels, some trucks have not been able to reach areas without power.
A storm early Tuesday flooded several areas in the city and county, with reports of 6 inches falling, then another storm at night added to the totals.
The National Weather Service said the high rain totals were caused by training thunderstorms, which move over the same areas as previous storms.
Northwest Allen County had the highest rain levels, with just over 9 inches recorded in Huntertown in the 48 hours that ended at 10 a.m. Wednesday. According to the weather service, several other areas in the northern part of the county reported rainfall totals of 6 inches to almost 9 inches.
Storms continue to be in the forecast, the weather service said, but are not expected to reach the same level as the last few days.
In Fort Wayne, Tuesday’s storm set a rainfall record for July 5, as 2.83 inches fell at Fort Wayne International Airport. The previous record for the date was 1.06 inches in 1904. It also set a record for the most rain to fall on a day in the month of July.
John Perlich, Fort Wayne mayoral spokesman, said the city’s divisions and departments “have been proactive in responding to the most recent storms.” Perlich said the city and contracted crews are still working to clean up from the June 13 derecho that left thousands of Fort Wayne residents without power for three days.
“The Public Works leadership team has spent (Wednesday) assessing damage in other parts of the city, including the northwest and northeast quadrants, and central Fort Wayne,” Perlich said through email.
“There’s quite a bit of damage, although not nearly as much as the damage from the (June 13 storm). We will assess and determine what course of action to take soon.”
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department said Wednesday its crew and contractors continue to clear debris and downed trees from parks’ roads and trails. The department also asked people to report tree-related debris to 311.
Some city intersections experienced flash flooding, but “the water quickly receded, and no roads have been closed due to flooding,” the city said in a news release.
River levels rose but were not at a concern, city officials said. If rivers continued to rise, the city would send flood patrols to monitor locations. For area residents who experienced flooding at home, the city had sandbagging materials available at Johnny Appleseed Park.
Frank Suarez, city public works spokesman, said employees began working to clear the damage Tuesday night, when there was high water. He said the damage was worse in Fort Wayne’s northern neighborhoods.
Suarez recommends residents check drains in their neighborhoods to ensure they aren’t clogged with tree limbs and debris.
“We’re checking,” he said, “but we can’t check every drain every day.”
To help residents clean up limbs and branches from the storm, City Utilities is waiving fees at its Biosolids Facility at 6202 Lake Ave. The facility is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
The Three Rivers Festival Board of Directors canceled its River Excursions for the 2022 event. The decision was made because of high water levels on the river due to the heavy rainfall in the past few days. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/wednesdays-storm-brings-more-power-outages-flooding/article_5d77459c-fd62-11ec-b146-c7371e0fac13.html | 2022-07-07T07:33:39 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/wednesdays-storm-brings-more-power-outages-flooding/article_5d77459c-fd62-11ec-b146-c7371e0fac13.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — One person was taken to a hospital early Thursday after a crash on Interstate 74 southeast of Indianapolis.
It happened around 1:15 a.m. at Thompson Road, which is just southeast of the Post Road interchange.
According to Indiana State Police, a single vehicle crash ended with the car catching fire.
Police said a good Samaritan pulled the driver from the car. An ambulance took the victim to an Indianapolis hospital. The condition of the victim was not known.
No one else was in the car.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two Northern Californians will proudly represent the Sacramento area Thursday night on the ABC game show Press Your Luck with host Elizabeth Banks.
Gina Mertz from Roseville and Jordon Friend from Sacramento are joining a woman from Tacoma, Wash. as the three contestants in the season four premiere.
It's a revival of the Press Your Luck game show that ran in the 80s.
ABC10 caught up with Gina Mertz, who said she was a fan of the original show.
“Years ago, as a kid in the 80s, my family and I loved ‘Press Your Luck,’ and like many of us during the pandemic, I was binge-watching game shows and literally came across the reboot of ‘Press Your Luck,’” Mertz said. “I randomly applied…I get a phone call from one of the producers at ‘Press Your Luck’ going, ‘We're curious if you're still interested in being on the show.’ And I'm like, ‘Oh my gosh, yes!!’”
She said she is excited to represent the Sacramento area in this nationally televised game show.
“Being a Sacramento native and growing up in Sacramento, I just am, like, honestly blessed to be able to represent our great hometown in the heartland of California,” said Mertz. “I really hope that everybody tunes in and watches because, honestly, it was a blast.”
Each episode has a unique name, and the name of the premiere episode is “It’s Getting’ Hot in Here.”
“There is a reason why they labeled it that because it definitely gets warm at times," Mertz said with a laugh. “Sacramento: Don't miss the premiere.”
She called her experience on the show “exhilarating.”
“I kind of felt like a movie star for a day,” Mertz said. “It's like having hair and makeup follow me around, making sure that I looked glamorous on screen, and each one of us had someone that was doing that for us.”
Watch the season 4 premiere of Press Your Luck at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7 on ABC10. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/people-from-northern-california-appearing-on-press-your-luck/103-afd59c21-df02-45e7-bdbb-f607347bd36a | 2022-07-07T08:12:01 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/people-from-northern-california-appearing-on-press-your-luck/103-afd59c21-df02-45e7-bdbb-f607347bd36a |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and state leaders provided information Wednesday about the $220 million injection of cash into the city's pension fund.
In early May, Flint's Chief Financial Officer said the city would continue facing economic distress if the state did not step in and provide money to help meet the rising pension cost.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley said that this new aid will ensure city workers will be taken care of when they retire and it will correct a long-standing failure on behalf of the city.
As it stands, pension and retiree legacy costs are the biggest expenses in the city's budget. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-gets-220-million-to-help-pension-fund/article_403adda6-fd8d-11ec-9a09-0f8bf999db31.html | 2022-07-07T08:48:19 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-gets-220-million-to-help-pension-fund/article_403adda6-fd8d-11ec-9a09-0f8bf999db31.html |
MARGATE — It was a recent Thursday morning, and Alissa Mierzwinski was at the Margate Community Farmers Market with her husband, Matt, just like she is most Thursday mornings in the summer.
Mierzwinski, of Egg Harbor Township, prefers to buy locally grown produce because she believes it is treated with fewer, less harmful sprays. Thursday was even more of an occasion, as Mierzwinski had brought her 8-month-old son, Luke, for his first trip to the market, a block-long stretch along Amherst Avenue populated by 30 or so vendors.
Mierzwinski loves shopping there because, besides liking that she knows where her food is coming from, she also appreciates that she knows where her money is going.
“We like to support local and not corporations. It’s a little more, but definitely worth it,” she said.
As inflation continues to drive up food prices at grocery stores and retail centers, it’s also having an impact on vendors and local farmers, who are finding themselves in a delicate balancing act between absorbing the higher costs and raising their prices.
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The Margate farmers market has been around since 2010 and is organized by Steve and Cookie’s by the Bay Restaurant. It has survived many trials and tribulations, including the COVID-19 pandemic and now, inflation.
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Bill Talarico, a vendor selling kimchi and marinades for his wife’s business, Get Pickled, said that even though inflation has affected the prices for their ingredients, including the cost of jars and lids, they don’t plan to raise their prices.
“The price for a box of cabbage has doubled, and the price for Korean products, which we only use authentic Korean products down to the salt for our kimchi, has gone up, too,” Talarico said.
But for Talarico, who loves the interactions with the public, including getting them to try new things, business continues to be good.
“We cater to such a niche market, so we do good at events like farmers markets, where people are looking for unique products.”
Around him, vendors sold fresh, organic, farm-to-table products, such as produce, seafood, cheeses, jams, soaps, coffee, fresh flowers, beauty products and handcrafted jewelry.
Other produce suppliers, like Reed’s Organic Farm in Egg Harbor Township, are seeing an impact from inflation.
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“We have to change the prices to some extent to match the price of inflation,” said Lainey Ludwig, of Linwood, who was working Reed’s farm stand with Mariel Palamero. It was the farm’s second time at the Margate market.
“People are excited about our stand,” said Palamero, who noted the slight price changes don’t seem to deter customers. “We’re all organic, so that’s a plus for a lot of people.”
If there is a silver lining for farmers markets and local vendors, it’s that their customers aren’t shopping for the cheapest deal, but for something unique with which they can associate.
Mathew Allen, who was in town for the Fourth of July weekend from Brooklyn, New York, came to the market for the variety of unique, organic products made by small businesses that he said he won’t find in a supermarket or grocery store.
“We’re getting top-quality produce and supporting small businesses,” said Allen, as he got a jar of Get Pickled’s Italian Giardiniera pickled vegetables from Talarico.
Allen said making savings the ultimate priority is like “making a deal with the devil.”
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“It’s cheaper, but I want my food to taste like something,” said Allen, who thinks supermarket produce doesn’t taste as good as what he finds at a local community market.
Vendor Arles Dupont, of Ocean City, who was there for her business of natural bath, body and home products, said her business model, which includes refillable bottles, helps guard against waste and inflation.
“We’ve been affected by inflation, but not that much just because all our ingredients are sustainably sourced,” said Dupont, owner of ‘Aina The Zero Waste Shop.
The shop has a variety of different sized glasses for its refillable products, which are also customizable, said Dupont. She also noted a lot of their products had ingredients like bamboo, a renewable resource that also is biodegradable, recyclable, put into composts and serves other purposes, which was another major selling point for people buying her products.
“If things keep skyrocketing, our business would get hurt, but we’re keeping it positive,” said Talarico. “Come support local businesses. We have great stuff to offer.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/despite-rising-prices-loyalists-of-margate-farmers-market-not-deterred/article_1e89d544-f8a7-11ec-be98-27333c687758.html | 2022-07-07T09:52:22 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/despite-rising-prices-loyalists-of-margate-farmers-market-not-deterred/article_1e89d544-f8a7-11ec-be98-27333c687758.html |
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Visiting Delaware beaches this July weekend? What to know before settling into the sand
The fireworks may have fizzled out by now, but there are still countless memories to be made at the Delaware beaches this summer.
This weekend Elvis' impersonator is taking to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, fresh berries and veggies are filling the booths at the Lewes farmers markets and more live music is once again filling the iconic venues in Dewey Beach. So, what are you waiting for?
If you're heading to one of the state's favorite beach towns this weekend, remember that this is the busiest time of year now that school is out for summer. Get to the beach early, take a deep breath when traveling on busy roads or waiting in line for ice cream − and soak in every moment because this season always flies by fast.
Of course, that's not all you need to know before you go. But we've got you covered with the rest.
For anyone looking to visit the beaches during the weekend of July 8, this guide will help answer questions ranging from parking to restaurant news and the latest weather reports.
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Weather for the weekend of July 8-10
Heading to the beach and wondering if you'll need an umbrella? First, remember that the weather can be unpredictable and quickly changing here, so make sure to always check your weather channels or apps before leaving that beach rental or hotel room.
That being said, the National Weather Service is predicting some showers for the Rehoboth Beach area with the sun appearing later this weekend.
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Friday morning is expected to start off with some showers before 11 a.m. with clouds sticking around throughout the day. The temperatures will be in the low 80s during the day, and the coolest it will probably get is 72 in the evening.
The chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm returns in the evening, so it might not be the best day for uncovered outdoor dining.
The forecast improves as the weekend goes on, with the weather service predicting only a slight chance of showers and partly sunny skies on Saturday. The high is expected to be around 76, and the evening will cool off even more to near 68 degrees.
Then, on Sunday, the sunshine is scheduled to make its big comeback. The skies should be mostly sunny all day with a high near 75 − a much better day to spend on the beach. The evening will stay clear with temperatures dropping to 67, according to the weather service.
What to expect at restaurants, beach businesses
Delaware’s beach towns are preparing for a summer that’s as busy – if not busier – than last year. Multiple hotel managers said they're on track to beat last year's records, and more visitors are spontaneously planning trips to the beach this year, rather than planning a long way out.
With these crowds comes the same but ever-important advice: Have patience, folks.
Many restaurants, bars, and others in the service industry are still facing staffing shortages. While some businesses are getting more help from international students than in the past two years when COVID-19 restrictions limited that workforce, several other factors are impacting the seasonal labor shortage this year – especially a lack of affordable housing.
Remember last year when some businesses were limiting hours or services? Visitors are seeing some of that again this summer.
Especially as the number of visitors rise, people may have to be flexible with their restaurant plans. Some restaurants have limits on the time customers can spend at a table to improve turnover, but many restaurants are experiencing long wait times during peak hours.
Others still have limited hours or services due to staffing. Woody's Dewey Beach, for example, still has not been able to open its takeout location across the street because of this shortage.
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It may be wise to make early reservations, follow your favorite spots on social media or call ahead to stay updated on any changes.
As far as outdoor dining, many beach towns found ways to continue that in the 2022 season, but that popularity may mean you have to wait longer for those coveted patio seats, too.
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Public health guidelines, COVID cases
An unfortunate reality: COVID-19 is still present for summer vacations at the Delaware beaches. But the good news is cases and hospitalizations have been decreasing since late May, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health.
The Delaware Division of Public Health reported that an average of 16.6% of tests were coming back positive as of July 5.
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DPH still reminds people to stay vigilant – especially when traveling for crowded events or visiting the beaches.
This is the latest advice from DPH:
- Get vaccinated and boosted when you’re eligible.
- Stay home if sick and get tested if you have symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- There are no mask mandates, but DPH advises masking up in crowded indoor places or if you are at higher risk for illness.
- Stay informed and turn to reliable sources for data, information, and treatment options like de.gov/coronavirus.
Want to know where to receive booster shots? Visit coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/where-can-i-get-my-vaccine/#publichealth.
Beach parking and transportation
All resort towns from Lewes to Fenwick Island have their seasonal parking rules in place.
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Both Rehoboth and Lewes increased some parking rates this year. It is now a universal $3 per hour rate in Rehoboth, and Lewes is charging $1.50 downtown and $2.50 at the beaches.
Lewes has several free non-metered parking lots listed on its website, as well as metered lots and spaces on side streets.
When visiting Delaware State Parks like Cape Henlopen, parking is included in the entrance fee.
In Dewey Beach, parking is free in all permit-only and metered spaces Monday through Wednesday from 5 to 11 p.m. only. All other days and times, you must pay to park on public streets.
(These free parking times coincide with family-friendly movie nights and bonfires in Dewey, events that continue throughout the summer).
Fenwick Island and South Bethany mostly require permits to park, but Fenwick offers free parking on its side streets after 4 p.m.
In Bethany Beach, all spaces are either metered or require a permit through Sept. 15.
Many of these towns and cities offer payment through the ParkMobile app.
For more about parking (or State Park fees), visit each beach town's website:
If planning to visit one of the State Parks, it's wise to check the parks' Facebook pages where staff will post whether the park is closed due to full parking.
Consider taking the Beach Bus
Want to forget about parking or paying for gas? Take a bus to the beach. Parking is free at the park and rides in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
The Beach Bus has already started its routes and will continue seven days a week until Sept. 11. The stops include Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City in Maryland, Millsboro and Georgetown.
The cost to ride the bus is $2 per trip, $4 for a daily pass, $16 for a seven-day pass or $60 for a 30-day pass.
Traveling from northern Delaware or Kent County? The 305 Beach Connection from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach started last weekend. It runs Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Sept. 5.
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Riders taking this bus will pay $6 for one-way trips from Wilmington, Christiana Mall and Odessa and $4 from Dover and South Frederica. A daily pass is $10 from New Castle County and $8 from Kent County.
If traveling around Bethany Beach, the town also offers a trolley with a single route that runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and costs 25 cents per trip.
In Lewes, the new seasonal transit option Lewes Line cost $1 per ride. Stops include the two municipal beaches, downtown locations, the library and more. To learn more, visit www.ci.lewes.de.us/363/Lewes-Line.
Emily Lytle covers Sussex County from the inland towns to the beaches. Got a story she should tell? Contact her at elytle@delmarvanow.com or 302-332-0370. Follow her on Twitter at @emily3lytle. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/delaware-beaches-weekend-guide-rehoboth-lewes-dewey-july-8/65367520007/ | 2022-07-07T10:24:46 | 0 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/delaware-beaches-weekend-guide-rehoboth-lewes-dewey-july-8/65367520007/ |
'Leave your worries at the dock' A new way to get around at the Delaware Beaches
Looking for a reason to get on the water this summer?
Whether you’re looking to beat the traffic or immerse yourself in the area’s wildlife, there are several boat tours now launching from Rehoboth Beach’s Grove Park Canal Dock on the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
New ecological and recreational tours are available this summer from the dock, along with water taxi services between Lewes and Rehoboth. The boating adventures, operated by Cape Water Tours, start at $30 per person.
At 10:15 a.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 30, you can take the Inland Bays Oyster Experience tour that focuses on educating guests on the local shellfish industry and visits an open-water shellfish lease area to learn about the ecological and agricultural services operating out of the area.
Every Friday evening through Sept. 2, there is a 90-minute evening cruise around Rehoboth Bay. The tour departs at sunset, usually around 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the tours, water taxis provide round-trip service from Lewes’s Anglers Road Dock to Rehoboth’s Grove Park Canal Dock.
On Tuesdays at 9 a.m., the water taxi departs from Lewes and arrives in time for guests to shop at the iconic Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market.
On Friday evenings the water taxi departs from Lewes and gives its guests around 2 hours to explore some of Rehoboth’s shops, restaurants, and sites. Times for Friday evening taxi rides vary based on sunset times.
The price for both tours and water taxi services is $30 per guest with discounts for military, seniors, and children.
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In addition to the new tours in Rehoboth, there are 18 other services and cruises that Cape Water Tours provides from Lewes’s Anglers Road and Cape Henlopen docks – with trips including live music, eco-tours, historical exploration and scenic views of Delaware’s coast.
Grove Park Canal Dock opened in Rehoboth last spring, and this is the first summer Cape Water Tours and Taxi will provide service in Rehoboth. Residents can also dock their personal boat on the dock for up to thirty minutes, launch kayaks, and use the designated fishing area.
For more information about the tours and to reserve a spot for one of the tours, check out Cape Water Tours website. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/new-tours-and-cruises-provide-perfect-summer-fun-in-rehoboth/65368060007/ | 2022-07-07T10:24:52 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/new-tours-and-cruises-provide-perfect-summer-fun-in-rehoboth/65368060007/ |
Conowingo cleanup: Will EPA's 'no confidence' stance change with funding?
It has been five months since the Environmental Protection Agency outlined why they had "no confidence" in the Conowingo Dam cleanup plan, and Maryland's $25 million commitment hopes to change that.
Matthew Rowe, assistant director in the Water and Science Administration of the Maryland Department of the Environment, noted the lack of funding sources by all the impacted jurisdictions was behind the agency's doubt in the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan.
Jurisdictions include the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Aside from the $25 million already set aside prior to the EPA's January letter, Maryland also earmarked $6 million for Conowingo dredging solutions. This is in addition to almost $13 million the state has invested in Conowingo settlement money over the next three years for nutrient reduction, ecosystem restoration and climate resiliency projects to reduce nutrient pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.
Thus far, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania are the only jurisdictions that highlighted funding that was included in the response to the federal agency.
"The EPA was looking for something from the other jurisdictions since this is a collaborative effort," Rowe said. "They gave us 60 days to respond to the 'no confidence' plan. We worked with all the jurisdictions to identify more money, and they are putting in some of their federal monies in to a fairly modest amount of about $350,000 a year."
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission agreed to be the plan's financing authority, and the partnership has finalized the contractual mechanism for jurisdictions to contribute money toward implementation practices. The commission also identified a $5 million annual grant program that will fund projects that could include aspects of nutrient and sediment load reductions,
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"The ball's in EPA's court to say if that's restored confidence, and they were very interested and recognized the historic nature of our state's $25 million commitment. They saw that as an opportunity to leverage those monies to accelerate Conowingo work," Rowe said.
States also asked for a renewed federal commitment aside from agency's participation in the steering committee and getting contractor assistance.
Exelon and nutrients
According to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Exelon Corp., the owner and operator of the dam, must reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution that flows past the dam annually by millions of pounds. Alternatively, the company can pay the state more than $170 million per year. That amounts to more than $7 billion over the term of its license and “exceeds, by orders of magnitude, the economic value of the Conowingo Project as an operating asset,” according to court documents.
Exelon, the parent company of the Eastern Shore's Delmarva Power, sued the environmental department on May 25, 2018 over conditions imposed in a water quality certification that is part of the dam’s federal relicensing process.
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According to the lawsuit, the heightened regulations create an “unfair and onerous burden” on the company. Despite that, the company has paid installments toward its settlement agreement for restoration efforts.
The 90-year-old Conowingo Dam is located about 10 miles from where the mouth of the Susquehanna River opens to the Chesapeake Bay.
The Susquehanna funnels pollution that originates on farms, in urban areas, in mines and at wastewater treatment plants southward to the bay. Some of that pollution and sediment ends up trapped behind the Conowingo Dam, steadily filling up the reservoir — until, when waters rise during a storm and the floodgates open, the sheer force of the fast-moving water dislodges some of the reservoir’s contents in a concentrated plume.
In March 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted Exelon a new 50-year license to continue producing hydropower.
“This license renewal is a big win for Maryland’s environment and economy, paving the way for up to $700 million in improvements that will benefit Chesapeake Bay water quality and aquatic life,” said Bryan Hanson, executive vice president and chief generation officer, in a 2021 statement following the renewal.
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Beth McGee, director of Science and Agricultural Policy at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation expressed the organization's frustration with the relicensing process, recalling the hiring of a consulting firm that examined the amount the energy company could pay in fines and other related fees.
"They could afford a great deal knowing they're making a profit on operating the dam. They didn't maintain it in terms of drudging any kind of sediment over the years. They've been reaping the benefits without paying for the environmental cost," McGee said.
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According to McGee, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York have spearheaded the efforts to not only fund and staff much of the clean-up efforts. The remaining jurisdictions remain "on the sidelines" she argued.
"It's a good start with the money Maryland has put up and it's about spending the dollars in ways that are most cost-effective. That $25 million won't be enough but it will get us down that path," McGee said. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/conowingo-md-dam-cleanup-dredging-epa-pollution-environment/65364628007/ | 2022-07-07T10:26:11 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/conowingo-md-dam-cleanup-dredging-epa-pollution-environment/65364628007/ |
MIDLAND, Texas — Tall City Brewery will be rolling out its newest craft beer on July 9 as part of its "Viva Agua Fresca Radler" Beer Series.
The local brewing company has joined forces with the Mandujano Brothers Farm to create a beer with Pecos cantaloupes.
Tall City said they went to Coyanosa to visit the farm and discuss the plans for the beer. The world famous cantaloupes are some of the sweetest and rarest cantaloupes in the world. This is because of the West Texas climate, soil and water.
Some agriculture experts said the cantaloupes are even sweeter in the summer. They measure the sweetness and sugar content based on a value called Brix.
Tall City will also be introducing its new Double Hazy IPA at the kickoff event on July 9. There will be live music and food trucks as well. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/tall-city-brewery-to-release-new-craft-beer-on-july-9/513-d13c2109-858c-4b79-950a-84bc7e9d8f3b | 2022-07-07T10:48:53 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/tall-city-brewery-to-release-new-craft-beer-on-july-9/513-d13c2109-858c-4b79-950a-84bc7e9d8f3b |
Chicken truck catches fire in Hebron, temporarily closing Route 50
Keith Demko
Salisbury Daily Times
UPDATE: All lanes were reopened after about two-and-a-half hours.
All lanes of Route 50 eastbound from Olde Florists Road to Porter Mill Road near Hebron were closed Wednesday afternoon after a reported vehicle fire involving a chicken truck.
The truck's cab appeared to be fully burnt. At least the first four compartments containing chickens were also burned, with dead chickens seen in those cages. A few live chickens were also spotted loose on the roadway.
The road had been closed since about 2:17 p.m., according to Maryland Department of Transportation. Road closure updates are posted on the department's website.
Facebook user Joe Andrew shot this photo from the scene:
This report will be updated. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/chicken-truck-fire-route-50-east-herbon-maryland-department-transportation/65368203007/ | 2022-07-07T10:56:09 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/chicken-truck-fire-route-50-east-herbon-maryland-department-transportation/65368203007/ |
U.S. House, District 1: Meet candidates in primary election 2022
With his District 1 left intact after a redistricting challenge, Republican Rep. Andy Harris, who has represented the Eastern Shore in the U.S. House since 2008, has drawn no GOP primary challenger this year.
However, on the Democratic side, Heather Mizeur and R. David Harden are facing off to be the general election challenger for Harris, and Libertarian Daniel Frank Thibeault is also running and will appear on the general election ballot.
Delmarva Now/The Daily Times in Salisbury sent questionnaires to each of the candidates seeking the 1st District seat. Included were basic biographical questions, as well as opportunities to list websites and social media accounts so voters can learn beyond just answers to the questions we asked. Responses were limited to 500 characters — the equivalent of more than two tweets. Responses are published unedited.
The questionnaire was sent in mid-June, and follow-ups were made with those who hadn't responded.
Below, you will find biographical information followed by Q&A responses:
Meet the candidates
Democrat
Heather R. Mizeur
Age: 49
@HeatherMizeur
https://www.facebook.com/HeatherMizeur
Occupation: Non-profit leader/farmer
Primary residence: Kent County
R. David Harden
Age: 59
@Dave_Harden
https://www.facebook.com/HardenforCongress/
Occupation: Managing director, Georgetown Strategy Group, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer, assistant administrator, Bureau Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed.)
Primary residence: Carroll County
Republican
Andy Harris
(unopposed in primary)
Age: 65
facebook.com/harrisforcongress
Occupation: Representative
Primary residence: Cambridge
Libertarian
Daniel Frank Thibeault
(Nominated by party to appear in the general election only)
Age: 30
Occupation: Utilities worker
Primary residence: Elkton
What makes you the best candidate for this office?
Mizeur: We need a leader who will turn down the partisanship and turn up the problem-solving. For a decade, Andy Harris has preferred far-right talking points over showing up to do the work. I’m different: a bridge-builder, policy expert and farmer-conservationist with a comprehensive plan to improve our economy. I am running on my record of bipartisan wins as a state legislator, like expanding health care access and protecting the environment. I will bring my brand of energetic leadership to Congress.
Harden: I represented America abroad serving in the toughest places on earth. I understand threats to our national security whether from home or abroad. As a small business owner, I recognize the challenges facing our economy — from high inflation and soaring gas prices to a shortage of workers. As a husband and father, I am deeply concerned with the assault by our Supreme Court on reproductive rights. Finally, as a Maryland son and moderate, I can defeat Andy Harris and end his destructive career.
Harris: My record of support in Congress for the issues important to the Lower Shore economy — especially farming, poultry, seafood processing, education and tourism. My appointment as the highest ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee Agriculture Subcommittee puts me in a position to help the Shore.
Thibeault: I come from the lower middle class and understand the real problems most Americans are facing, I would be able to connect better with those in my region then career politicians.
What is the top issue facing this office, and what are your plans to address it?
Mizeur: Our top issue is the one I’ve built my campaign around: addressing working families’ struggle with rising costs and economic insecurity. Voters tell me they want a leader who listens and understands what they’re going through. That’s why I wrote EconomyFirst, a detailed, hyper-local plan to lower costs, boost manufacturing, match skills to jobs, make housing more affordable and put more money in your pocket. Ensuring that the economy works for working families will always be my top priority.
Harden: The soaring costs of daily essentials, from gas and groceries to transportation and housing, have taken a devastating toll on the families and small business owners. I will work aggressively to increase the short-term supply of gasoline while increasing our domestic production of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. I will improve our supply chain by reinvesting in our aging highways, bridges and railroads, and unlike my opponent, I will never vote to raise your taxes.
Harris: The cost of gasoline, diesel, fertilizer, food in the grocery store and everywhere else is devastating our families. America has to regain its position as the leading producer of oil and natural gas — so that we can bring down the cost of energy.
Thibeault: I feel our current major issue is the economy. We are feeling the repercussions of the COVID lockdowns and we are still creating more regulations to prevent our industries from thriving. If elected I would push for less regulations across the board to allow new businesses to start up and fill the supply gaps we have.
What steps would you take to increase transparency in your office?
Mizeur: Transparency and openness are critical, and my campaign has been a template for how I will govern. I employ a web platform that lets me answer questions from any voter who wants to reach out, and I will continue this approach in Congress. All bills and votes will be easy to find on my website, which will include a portal for public input. Another mark of transparency is being a constant presence in the district, which shows people I am accessible. That will be a huge change for this district.
Harden: Unlike Congressman Harris, I will convene regular town hall meetings throughout the First District. The press and public will be invited, and these meetings will be live-streamed. In addition, I will hold regular virtual meetings with our district’s residents and media, where I will share details about important congressional issues and share my position. Finally, I plan to better inform First District residents about the revenue sources and spending categories that comprise our federal budget.
Harris: While in office, I have held dozens of in-person town hall meetings throughout the First District. In addition, I have held dozens of telephone town hall meetings so that people who can't get to a live town hall meeting get a chance to ask me about issues important to them.
Thibeault: I feel in this day in age with technology it should be easy for anyone to see what their representatives are doing. If our law enforcement members can have their whole days recorded, the politicians should take it a step further and have ours streamed.
How do you plan on working across the aisle to bring federal dollars to the Eastern Shore?
Mizeur: Here, the contrast between me and Andy Harris could not be more stark. He is a far-right ideologue, while I build bipartisan consensus (just ask my former GOP State House colleagues). He neglects the district, making not a single request in the 2021 budget process to repair our aging roads and bridges. My EconomyFirst plan identifies many opportunities to claim or compete for funds available in the federal infrastructure law to improve transportation, water systems, broadband access and more.
Harden: Given the possibility that I will serve in an era of divided government, I will build positive relationships and shared goals with both Republicans and Democrats. For example, I will represent a rural district that is heavily reliant upon agriculture, seafood and defense. This provides an opportunity to advocate for policies and projects often supported by Republicans. My other priorities, like investing in our local law enforcement and community colleges, transcend partisan differences.
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Harris: As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, and especially on the Agriculture Subcommittee, puts me in a position to help make sure that the Eastern Shore receives its fair share of budget dollars.
Thibeault: As a libertarian, I wouldn't be on one side or the other I would stand between the two and be able to chase whatever my district needs the most.
What are the biggest challenges facing the Eastern Shore? How do you plan on addressing them?
Mizeur: For many people, the economy just isn’t working; my EconomyFirst plan (see above) offers detailed solutions in 10 key areas. Another big challenge is the threat to our environment and livelihoods from climate change. My Agri-Climate plan brings conservationists, farmers, and watermen together around innovative ideas that benefit all. Finally, our civic life is torn by polarization. I am skilled at building bridges, evidenced by my long history of reaching across the aisle to solve problems.
Harden: Too many of our children must leave home to find good-paying jobs and build successful careers. I will work to eliminate this “digital divide” by ensuring access to high-speed Internet. By collaborating with state and local governments, I will ensure that our colleges and trade schools have the resources to train our children for the future economy. Finally, I will work with the private and public sectors to attract remote workers with better schools, parks and other essential infrastructure.
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Harris:
- 1) The price of gas and diesel — we have to once again become the world leader in oil and natural gas production.
- 2) Runaway inflation — which is hurting our families. We have to stop runaway spending that results in the printing of trillions of dollars.
- 3) Workforce training — make sure that we have the skills in our workforce necessary to support our economy.
- 4) Give parents a voice in school curriculum.
- 5) Stop the flow of fentanyl across our open southern border.
- 6) Support law enforcement.
Thibeault: I feel one of the biggest things that needs to change in the Eastern Shore is our education policies. We need to open up school choice and allow parents to have a greater say in what a child is taught. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/u-s-house-district-1-meet-candidates-in-primary-election-2022/65366258007/ | 2022-07-07T10:56:15 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/u-s-house-district-1-meet-candidates-in-primary-election-2022/65366258007/ |
Wicomico County Council: Meet the candidates in primary election 2022
Delmarva Now/The Daily Times sent questionnaires to the Republicans and Democrats seeking a seat on the Wicomico County Council.
Included were basic biographical questions, as well as opportunities to list websites and social media accounts so voters can learn beyond just answers to the questions we asked. Responses were limited to 500 characters — the equivalent of more than two tweets. Responses are published unedited.
The questionnaire was sent in mid-June, and follow-ups were made with those who hadn't responded. Those who didn't answer by June 29 are listed below as "Did not respond."
The primary is July 19, but early voting runs from July 7 through July 14.
Below, you will find biographical information followed by Q&A responses:
WHO IS RUNNING
AT LARGE
Republican
John T. Cannon
Age: 67
https://www.facebook.com/cannon4wicomico
Occupation: Property owner/manager
Primary residence: Salisbury
Katherine Jones
Age: 52
www.katherinejonesforwicomico.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012971478852
Occupation: Executive director
Primary residence: Quantico
Dutch Schwemlein
Age: 65
Occupation: Self employed small business owner
Primary residence: Salisbury address but live outside the city limits 4
James Winn
Did not respond.
Democrat
Bradley J. Gillis
Age: 40
https://www.facebook.com/BradGillisWicomicoCountyCouncil
Occupation: Real estate
Primary residence: Salisbury
Megan Outten
Age: 29
https://www.facebook.com/outtenforwicomico
Occupation: Renewable energy markets manager
Primary residence: Wicomico
DISTRICT 1
Republican
Kyle E. Cole
(unopposed in the primary)
Age: 30
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079969940906
Occupation: Emergency medical technician
Primary residence: Hebron
Democrat
Monica Brooks
Did not respond.
Amber Green
Age: 31
Occupation: Nonprofit executive
Primary residence: Salisbury
Shanie P. Shields
Age: 72
Occupation: Retired
Primary residence: Salisbury
DISTRICT 2
Republican
Jasmine Knorr
Did not respond.
Jeff Merritt
Age: 63
Occupation: Business owner
Primary residence: Salisbury
David Louis Snyder
Age: 66
https://www.facebook.com/makewayforawinner
Occupation: retired
Primary residence: Salisbury
Democrat
Darrin L. Johnson Sr.
Did not respond.
Talana D. Watson
Age: 64
https://twitter.com/talanadwatson
https://www.facebook.com/TalanaDWatson
Occupation: Business Co-Owner; Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer & Cemeterian
Primary residence: Salisbury
DISTRICT 3
Republican
Shane T. Baker
46
https://www.facebook.com/ShaneBakerforDistrict3/
Occupation: Law enforcement officer
Primary residence: Willards
Larry W. Dodd
Age: 62
Facebook.com/LarryDoddForWicomicoCounty
Instagram: @LarryWDodd
Occupation: Retired Fire Captain/Paramedic
Primary residence: Salisbury
DISTRICT 4
Kyle Lamonte Brown
Unopposed in Primary
Did not respond.
Josh Hastings
Unopposed in Primary
Age: 40
facebook.com/HastingsForWicomico
Occupation: Program and policy director
Primary residence: Salisbury
DISTRICT 5
Republican
AJ Angello
Age: 21
https://ajangelloforcountycouncil.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AJAngelloDistrict5
Occupation: Gym owner/personal trainer
Primary residence: Salisbury
Joe Holloway
68
Occupation: Part owner, Route 346 Emporium llc, County County Member District 5
Primary residence: Parsonsburg
Q&A
What makes you the best candidate for this office?
Cannon: My reputation for being straightforward and sincere is my trademark. I pay close attention to all concerns and deliver on my commitments. I never take my responsibilities lightly because every constituent always deserves the best service, respect and consideration. I feel my professional experience, institutional knowledge and productive working relationships with government, education, industry and community leaders at both the local and state levels create the best advantage for my constituents.
Gillis: Honestly, I am not comfortable saying I am the best; however, what sets me apart from other candidates is my mix of professional, personal and volunteer roles. As a builder/developer, I’m familiar with our community's challenges and opportunities; as a husband and father of two boys in our public schools, I believe I know what’s on the "needs radar" in our county; and, as a volunteer member of many community organizations, I have a good pulse on the business and community needs in Wicomico.
Outten: As a young professional, I have experienced firsthand many of the issues facing residents today, mainly a lack of well-paying jobs and affordable housing. We need representation at the county level that has a pulse on those hurdles and is willing to listen to community needs. My experience in the energy sector has allowed me to understand issues like our aging infrastructure, advocate for our environment and connect with leaders to identify workforce opportunities for our local businesses
Green: I have experience in leadership and knowledge of issues that affect our communities' most vulnerable. The passion I carry inside for the community runs deep and through many opportunities, I've shown commitment, willingness to listen and learn, and the ability collaborate with all sides affected by decisions leaders and community agencies make. I'm a problem solver and eager to think outside the box to address our community issues, taking in consideration how diverse our community is.
Cole: Working in the Fire and EMS service since I was 16 years old has taught me that everyone is the same. I will fight to protect everyone's rights as well as fight to end the division that our politicians have put between the races in this country. I treat everyone in back of my ambulance like family and I will treat all citizens the same way.
Shields: I am a native. I know my community. My experience and the relationships that I have built over the years to get things done. Overall all the love I have for people. I have experienced in my life time many issues that my constituents have experienced.
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Snyder: I am retired. I will devote 100 % of my time and energy to the county. I want to continue to make it a wonderful area to live, work and play. I have lived here my entire life and the people here made my landscaping and nursery firm very successful for over 35 years. I want to give back.
Jones: After selflessly serving my community on Wicomico County’s Charter Review Committee, chairing Wicomico County’s Commission for Women, serving on the City of Salisbury’s Disability Advisory Council (DAC), serving on the State’s Rehabilitation Council (SRC), and actively serving on Kennedy Krieger’s Community Advisory Council (CAC), I have the necessary experience to equitably represent our diverse community. I am a champion for expanding community resources and for supporting economic growth.
Watson: I believe in the United States of America and the goodness of community. Experience in business and ministry has taught me to value building relationships. Having the capability to cross the communication divide leads to legislation benefitting us collectively. When deciding to run for this office, someone said “The odds are against you!” Vital signs of a thriving community are quality education, a growing economy and a safe environment. Help me to beat those odds & make “A Better Wicomico!”
Merritt: I have a lot of experience in providing solutions to problems of all types. I hold leadership roles in many of the organizations that I am involved in and I enjoy working with people in our community.
Baker: I have lived in Wicomico County my entire life and worked for the county for 25 years. Working for the county for so many years has given me experience and knowledge regarding the inner workings of the day to day operations of Wicomico County. As a law enforcement officer I bring to the table, honesty, integrity and transparency. I feel these are key things that are needed to make Wicomico County even better than it already is.
Dodd: I am the best candidate for this position because I have the leadership knowledge, skills and abilities. I have the years of leadership experience to help Wicomico County continue to move in the right direction for this decade and beyond. I have a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree, which helped me rise through the ranks in the Salisbury Fire Department to the rank of Captain. I've also taken the necessary training from the National Fire Academy and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute.
Hastings: I haven’t yet completed my first term on the Council, but I’m quite proud of my accomplishments, including:Helping secure full funding for Wicomico County schools;• Pushing for and securing a 2021 Comprehensive Water & Sewer Masterplan;• Being the deciding vote to create Pirate’s Wharf Park and bring public water to the airport;• Helping bring about the largest urban redevelopment in the history of Wicomico County, and more. I'm committed to helping Wicomico County be the best it can be.
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Schwemlein: The best candidates will be decided by the voters of Wicomico County through the process. I believe I am a good candidate, as a longtime resident of this county, a local small business owner and husband of 42 years of a retired Wicomico County teacher. My strengths that I feel I would bring to the position are: I can listen to varying points of view and help bring the discussion together to a solution by facilitating compromise and help trouble shoot ideas to minimize unintended consequences.
Holloway: I stay in touch with the needs and concerns of our citizens . Being available to respond is one of the most important factors of being an elected official. I have been labeled the most conservative member of our council and will continue to serve in that capacity. My maturity and experience are my most important assets. Watching that our tax dollars are spent wisely is important, while providing needed services.
Angello: I will best serve the people of District 5 and Wicomico County because I am running for the PEOPLE. I will listen to the concerns of the people in our community and do whatever I can to address and resolve those issues. I love this community and I am blessed to live in such a great area. Now I believe it is time to give back, and I am dedicated to helping our people thrive!
What is the top issue facing this office, and what are your plans to address it?
Cannon: We have many priorities in all aspects of county governance, but at this juncture we need to consider a position for a grant writer to address the numerous grants and low-interest loans offered through federal and state agencies. Most county projects and objectives rely on one common denominator - adequate funding. I feel too many opportunities may have passed us by in this competitive marketplace, and it's time we invested in a means by which to take full advantage of every opportunity at our disposal.
Gillis: My view for Wicomico County government is fairly simple: we must do better. Good leadership is essential for our community. I believe we need robust problem-solving skills and an ability to create vision for our county. I have those skills; I have that vision. We are facing tough challenges on many levels: broadband and septic, to name a few. My plan is to work immediately and collaboratively with the Council, County Executive and community partners in the private sector to create solutions.
Outten: Two issues we need to address in Wicomico are education and economic opportunity. First, I want to invest more in our schools and provide students and teachers with the resources they need to succeed. Second, I want to build upon and expand economic opportunities here in Wicomico. We need to encourage new industries and support small businesses and entrepreneurs. By collaborating with business leaders, public schools and local universities we can provide lifelong careers and well-paying jobs.
Green: Housing is an issue that needs considerable addressing. This office has the means to explore innovative ways to bring in development of homes and contribute to community education of homeownership, while also providing a dependable resource to community members who may be a landlord or a tenant. My plans are to take those steps and collaborate with businesses, elected officials and community members to ensure residents of Wicomico have safe and affordable housing.
Cole: Elected officials listening to the citizens until it comes to election season! I plan on being the voice for all citizens in District 1 and the county, and making sure everyone's voice is heard year around and not just during election season. After all, we are ALL Wicomico Citizens.
Shields: We must be able to disagree without being disagreeable. Learn to compromise to get issues solved. My plans would be stick with issues and not personalities.
Snyder: With climate change impacting every corner of the state, through flooding, shore erosion, summer heatwaves and more severe storms, I want to take a closer look at the broader range of environmental impact every year. Adopting this strategic initiative enables us to approach climate change mitigation not just financially but holistically, utilizing environmental controls beforehand as we are a peninsula.
Jones: We need to unite the efforts of our municipalities, elected officials, county executive and county council to address our water and sewer problems. It is pressing that we protect the health of our community and provide a stronger economic opportunity for future growth. Wicomico County should be the top choice for people and businesses to call home. I am currently working with water and sewer experts and community leaders to generate resolutions by serving on GSC's water and sewer sub-committee.
Watson: The top issue is the adequacy of infrastructure to meet the needs of our citizens. This includes educators, law enforcement, first responders, etc., as well as those resources needed to make our county an attractive place to live, raise a family. In District 2, lack of high speed internet affected the education of many. The challenge is justifying investment with a limited budget. To gain support for investment, citizens need to be educated as to future benefits, requiring a marketing strategy.
Merritt: The water and sewer project needs to get underway as soon as possible due to the length of the project.
Baker: I feel that fiscal responsibility is a very important issue at this time. It is imperative that our county council work to ensure that the residents' tax dollars are used to improve the safety, welfare and quality of life for our citizens.
Dodd: One of the top issues for Wicomico County is Countywide Water and Sewer. Wicomico County accepted a study that will allow us to plan for the future to make sure that everyone in Wicomico County has potable water as well as the appropriate sewer system which is necessary in Wicomico County. I don't want to see anyone forced out of their home because of a faulty septic system. Wicomico County is past due on a water and sewer plan, and we need you use the current one as our guideline.
Hastings: For much of the last decade, Wicomico County has been the 2nd worst locally funded school district in Maryland. That is unacceptable. We need to invest in our students, decrease the double-digit dropout rate, and give educators and school leaders the support they need to continue to make safer, better environments for learning. I look forward to supporting Dr. Stauffer as he begins his new leadership role.
Schwemlein: I believe the public perception is one of dysfunction and conflict among the council members and government overall. I will work to bring everyone to the table to discuss and resolve issues for the county and the residents. There will be disagreements that cannot be resolved, but everyone will need to be openminded on each individual issue and willing to put their feelings aside when their view does not carry the majority when the vote is taken!
Holloway: Keeping Wicomico County a safe and viable place to live, work and raise a family is aways at the top of the list. Funding the departments and projects needed while keeping Wicomico an affordable place to live will insure we have a robust economy. Our businesses, farmers, teachers, first responders, retirees and all the citizens of Wicomico County need to know their elected officials work in their best interest.
Angello: The top issue facing this office is ensuring our people have the means to thrive, even during this difficult economic time. As a member of the council, I would advocate for economic development, especially among local small businesses, to ensure our citizens can afford to put food on the table and fill their fuel tanks. I would also look for opportunities to lower taxes for our citizens in an effort to reduce financial strain.
What steps would you take to increase transparency in your office?
Cannon: We’ve taken numerous steps to create transparency in our office. Guided by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, we deliberate only in public during Legislative Sessions, advertised in advance through local media. We're working diligently to have all minutes approved in a timely manner, should citizens want access to those deliberations. We’re also creating better access to the public through PAC14, YouTube postings and Zoom programming. Our budgets are also available online for easy access.
Gillis: I plan to address our challenges, problems and opportunities at Council meetings, and to make myself available to all constituents. In the last 5 years, I’ve sensed a reluctance to address our challenges. If it’s important, Council members need to take full accountability, and be able to talk and work through the difficult and good things in full view of the public. Transparency throughout the Council is critical to allow the public the opportunity to be aware and engaged in Wicomico County.
Outten: Community is a key pillar of my platform. I work hard to proactively engage with Wicomico residents and increase transparency. One of the many ways I am doing this is by hosting a monthly coffee hour. This event is an opportunity for people to connect with me one-on-one, ask questions and voice their concerns. I have met with several people who are simply excited to have a candidate sit down with them and listen. I invite everyone to come out and learn more about my campaign.
Green: I would work with the appropriate parties to make sure the county's strategic plan is on the website in plain sight to show citizens how we are on target for short and long term growth. In addition, recommend using social media and regular updating of website. While having an updated web presence is critical, some citizens prefer to be involved in a more hands-on manner. For these individuals, it’s critical to hold public forums or town hall meetings to bridge the gap.
Cole: Will make sure that all citizens are up to date on current issues and what is being done. Will focus on making sure everyone from the Executive Office to the school board is transparent and all citizens stay informed.
Shields: I would keep the community informed not only by what they see on PAC 14 but what they don't see. Community involvement is very important. I am available 24 hours to listen to the community voice, and I will seek answers to their concerns,
Snyder: I have seen, both in the city and county council, politicians willing to promise anything to get votes and without the courage to speak the truth to the people. Policy should take precedence over politics. That's what the citizens deserve, and is why I am running.
Jones: If elected, I would serve on the County Council without a personal or hidden agenda. I will respect our County Charter and make non-partisan decisions that will embrace the multiple facets that make our county stronger, wiser and driven towards unity. I firmly believe that honesty and hard work are at the core of opening communication channels and transparency. I will continue to value the voices of our community and respond respectfully and openly in a timely manner.
Watson: County meetings are open to the public and viewable in traditional forms of media. Additional social media can be used to increase receipt of information and provide clarification. It is prudent to be proactive with messaging. This gives the perception of access and transparency. Most importantly, I would avail myself to listen, answer questions, and seek information as to the needs of persons in District 2.
Merritt: I would make sure that the decisions on the table were well publicized and the public had multiple ways to provide input on the issues at hand.
Baker: I will make myself available via phone, text, email, etc. to anyone who has questions or concerns about any topic facing the county council. I feel that it is very important for elected officials to have regular communication with their constituents, and I plan to do just that.
Dodd: Our office is already transparent and we are required by law to have open meetings unless it pertains to something such as personnel issues. I keep my phone, email and social media always open and I am always available to meet with any of our constituents. I field phone calls and messages all to time and I try my best to satisfy the needs of the citizens in Wicomico County.
Hastings: As the county's legislative branch who is bound by state law for open meetings, disclosures and more, transparency isn't as much of an issue as it can be for executive branches of government. But that being said, I continue to post public information online, share information on social media, and I'm currently in the process of planning a Town Hall in the fall. Anyone can call me 24/7 on my personal cellphone at 410-251-5268 or send me an email at JHastings@WicomicoCounty.org.
Schwemlein: Anyone that knows me can tell you I will tell you everything! Transparency in any government position is important. If the question is really about conflict of interest, I do not have any room for anyone taking advantage of a position of power by using that power for their own advantage.
Holloway: According to some other elected officials, I am often too transparent. Our meetings are open to the public and televised. Other than some personal issues and contracts, the council is an open book. The executive form of government unfortunately allows much of that side of our government to work without transparency if they choose. However, the county council has no control over the executive branch.
Angello: As a fellow citizen, I fully understand the importance of transparency between the government and the people. For the council to do its job, which is to serve the people, it must be transparent with its community. I would make a point to stay in consistent contact with constituents of District 5 and discuss current issues in our county. Furthermore, I would post weekly updates regarding the Council's progress to my website and social media, along with weekly newsletters to constituents. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/wicomico-county-council-meet-the-candidates-in-primary-election-2022/65366032007/ | 2022-07-07T10:56:21 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/06/wicomico-county-council-meet-the-candidates-in-primary-election-2022/65366032007/ |
Early voting in Maryland's Primary Election: What you need to know
With early voting slated to begin Thursday in Maryland's Primary Election, officials say they're planning for a big turnout at the polls.
Historically, gubernatorial primary elections typically see more than 20% of registered voters going to the polls, according to Barry Jackson, deputy director of the Washington County election board. However, the election board has already received 8,000 requested mail-in ballots.
"That's, theoretically, 8,000 people that aren't going to show up at the polling place," Jackson told The Herald-Mail in a telephone interview. "That should relieve some pressure on Election Day at the polling places."
However, Jackson added the county election board is still planning for the unexpected.
"If we don't have (a big turnout), then we don't have it," he said. "At least, if we do, we're ready for it."
Where do I go for advanced voting on the Lower Shore?
On the Lower Shore, there are two advancing voting sites in Wicomico County, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and at First Baptist Church's Family Life and Cultural Center, 528 Booth St. in Salisbury.
There are also one advancing site each in Somerset County, at Somerset County Technical High School, 7994 Tawes Campus Drive in Westover; and in Worcester County, at Worcester Preparatory School, 508 South Main St., Berlin.
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Early voting runs each day through through Thursday, July 14, including Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Along with voting in local races in each county, voters will also have choices to make for their party's nominee for governor, comptroller state attorney general; state delegates and senators; U.S. senators and U.S. Rep. for Maryland's 1st District.
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Jackson said that elections and elections officials have been on people's minds recently, thanks in part to the 2020 Presidential Election. Then-President Donald Trump and his supporters have made unproven claims of widespread voter fraud after he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
"In the old days, people didn't even know there was such a thing as an election official," Jackson said. "They just thought that the voting equipment just magically showed up at polling places. But now, election officials are in the news every day. It seems like ... not usually for a good reason."
In a previous report on May 22 — during the Pennsylvania primary election — a 66-year-old Democrat in Franklin County was given a Republican ballot instead of one for her party. Like Maryland, Pennsylvania is one of nine states that holds closed primaries.
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Election officials attributed the mistake to human error and added that a lot of poll workers were older.
More ways to vote in Maryland's Primary Election
Voters wishing to register to vote and vote in person on Primary Election Day, July 19, may do so at their polling place.
Those who wish to cast their ballots by mail or via one of Maryland’s 288 ballot drop boxes must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections or their local board of elections. Requests for a mail-in ballot for the Primary Election must be received by July 12, 2022. Each of Maryland’s 288 ballot boxes are available for use until July 19 at 8 p.m. Voters can return their mail-in ballots using any official ballot box in their county of residence. A complete list of ballot box locations is available online at https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/documents/Primary_Ballot_Drop_Box_List.pdf.
The local boards of elections continue to look for voters to serve as election judges. Interested voters can learn more and apply at https://elections.maryland.gov/get_involved/election_judges.html. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/early-voting-in-marylands-primary-election-what-you-need-to-know/65368312007/ | 2022-07-07T10:56:27 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/early-voting-in-marylands-primary-election-what-you-need-to-know/65368312007/ |
Worcester Board of Education: Meet the candidates for 2022 primary election
In the Maryland Primary Election, two Worcester County Board of Education members, District 1 incumbent Bill Buchanan and District 6 incumbent Nate Passwaters, face challengers, while Todd A. Ferrante is running opposed to retain his District 7 seat.
Delmarva Now/The Daily Times in Salisbury sent questionnaires to each of the candidates seeking these board seats. Included were basic biographical questions, as well as opportunities to list websites and social media accounts so voters can learn beyond just answers to the questions we asked. Responses were limited to 500 characters — the equivalent of more than two tweets.
The questionnaire was sent in mid-June, and follow-ups were made with those who hadn't responded. Responses are published unedited.
Below, you will find biographical information followed by Q&A responses:
Meet the candidates
BOE races are non-partisan.
District 1
John J. Abbott
Age: 52
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077794703978
Occupation: Engineering Technician lll
Primary residence: Pocomoke City
Bill Buchanan
Did not respond.
District 4
Bill Gordy
Did not respond.
Jamie Marie Rice
Did not respond.
District 6
Katie Ann Addis
Age: 36
www.thepeopleforkatieaddis.com
www.facebook.com/peopleforkatieaddis
Occupation: Stay At Home Mom
Primary residence: Bishopville
Nate Passwaters
Age: 51
CitizensforNatePasswaters@gmail.com
Occupation: Law Enforcement
Primary residence: Bishopville
District 7
Todd A. Ferrante
(unopposed)
What makes you the best candidate for this office?
Abbott: I am running to give parents, teachers, students and taxpayers back their voice in at the Board of Education. I am also running to bring transparency and return parental rights.
Passwaters: As I don’t have the specific experience as an educator, I make a point to be in touch with our certificated staff and support personnel. I believe that I am the best candidate for this position because I am a servant leader, as demonstrated by my many years of service to my community in law enforcement and as a board member. It’s important that I take the time listen to our students, staff and community to address any concerns.
Addis: I am a candidate who will get things done. I have been very active this past year especially, attending board meetings, speaking with parents as well as teachers. Parents and teachers are both fed up with the issues plaguing our schools. I have no ulterior motive for office other than to get in, get issues resolved to get our schools back on track, then get back to living. I do not plan to seek any other office. I plan on being a strong voice for the people of District 6.
What is the top issue facing the school district and what are your plans to address it?
Abbott: Curriculum integrity is the top issue in the district. Common Core and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) have been unproductive for our students. I will work with other board members to bring resolutions to the curriculum and return to tried and true traditional learning.
Passwaters: Our staff banded together and we were the swiftest district in the state to bring back students in person and we did it while keeping all our students and staff safe. The past two and a half years have taken a toll on our students and our staff. Supporting our students as our staff works hard to continue to identify and fill learning gaps is the upmost priority, while also providing both students and staff with mental health support.
Addis: Politics in schools. The first thing I will propose is only allowing 3 flags to be present on school grounds- United States, Maryland and Worcester Flags. Any other flag has no reason to be flown. I will be speaking with teachers and parents of district 6 as many issues have been brought to my attention in the classrooms. Schools are for teaching the core subjects. A lot of these political agendas are creating a very polarizing atmosphere for both students and teachers.
What steps would you take to increase transparency?
Abbott: Parental inclusion as well as making Board meetings more accessible to working parents and taxpayers.
Passwaters: Transparency is imperative, not only because the world we live in today demands it but, because our community needs to know what is going on. Citizenship and a general knowledge of the decisions elected officials are making is extremely important. I would welcome people to share these specific concerns with the entire Board as I know all members are committed to transparency. We will continue to facilitate communication and relationships between parents and the educators of our kids.
Addis: I want to create a time each month for teachers to address the board with any specific issues within their classroom that they feel the board should be made aware of. If we want to fix our schools, we must be willing to listen and act. Teachers need to know that we are all on the same side and want to help address issues without fear of retribution. The BOE and Superintendent should work together to inform the community of issues that arise to create trust that has been lacking amongst parents.
What are your ideas to improve school safety? How can schools best address social media threats?
Abbott: Continuing to keep School Resource Officers in every school and working closely with the Sheriffs office to improve each individual school's safety needs. Every social media threat should be treated as valid and a full investigation completed immediately. Transparency is key from start to finish.
Passwaters: As a law enforcement officer and a father, school safety is of the upmost importance to me. I am proud of the strong partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and WCPS. The assessment is a partnership between school leadership, local law enforcement and mental health experts working as a team. We will continue with law enforcement and other methods to facilitate a safe environment. We will also continue to foster an environment for our students, if they see or hear something, say something.
Addis: We must be willing to act on any and all threats. In this period of time, there is no "false alarm." We must start protecting our students in the same manner we the people afford protection for our political leaders. Our children and teachers must feel safe within school walls and our parents must feel confident in our ability to keep them safe. We must consider all avenues in the terms "hardening our schools."
What is your plan for raising tests scores?
Abbott: Returning to Traditional learning and focusing on Core subjects.
Passwaters: Worcester County Public Schools was in the top three in all subject areas grades 3-8 and our graduation rate, as well as, College and Career Readiness rates were all very high. As scores are available statewide, we will continue to examine where students are performing and to prioritize those gaps. We have incredible teaching and support staff in WCPS, as well as very talented students, and I am confident in our ability to continue to lead the state in achievement.
Addis: The BOE must focus on creating higher standards and pushing children to meet those standards, rather than lowering the bar to make sure everyone is at the same level. The BOE needs to stop trying to cover up issues. When the most recent data (MDBOE Survey) available shows that 27.2% of Maryland students who took the state test in Algebra I scored “proficient” that tells me there is a curriculum problem with too many other education distractions, such as Social Emotional Learning.
What changes would you like to see to curriculum?
Abbott: I would like to see a more Parent, Teacher and Board of Ed based curriculum, one that is custom to the needs of our students, and not just whatever the Maryland State Department of Education suggests.
Passwaters: Speaking with many parents, there is some confusion around curriculum and standards. Standards are set by the state and we are required to address these standards set forth by the MSDE. We do have specific curriculum programs that we use in order to deliver the standards to students. I do believe the local BOE should have more latitude in standards/curriculum decisions. We have talented individuals leading the instructional process in WCPS and they are always available for questions.
Addis: Get back to basics. There are too many topics being taught during the day that do not actually educate our children to prepare them for furthering education or job placement. Let teachers focus on core subjects again- Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Science and an in depth curriculum based on our Constitution. Bring back the teaching of cursive handwriting and limit the amount of technology use in a day. Technology has become a part of our world, but it is not our entire world. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/worcester-school-board-meet-the-candidates-for-2022-primary-election/65366272007/ | 2022-07-07T10:56:33 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/worcester-school-board-meet-the-candidates-for-2022-primary-election/65366272007/ |
Fun overshadows learning for Marion County youth on this Camptown day
"Don’t be dumb,” Trey Clayton said, on a recent sunny afternoon at Fort Harrison State Park.
The Camptown program director used an impromptu encounter with a family of four raccoons to tell a group of Share LT middle schoolers his favorite rule for the day.
“Oh, I’m going to go and attempt to hold a baby raccoon.” That would be dumb he said, then reminded the kids that two people had been gored recently by bison at Yellowstone National Park because they had gotten close to the wild animals. Respecting nature and staying away from wild animals is a smart thing.
“I would rather fight a bison than a raccoon, if that tells you anything,” he tells the kids. All kidding aside, “I’m serious about this wildlife thing.”
The other rules Clayton stressed including reminding the students not to be rude to each other or to others in the park and not to be creepy during the day, no creepy scary things and no creeping on others.
Daniel McShane, a student, later gave an example of not being creepy. While canoeing, he said, don’t say, “Hey, is that a sea monster?”
Camptown takes youth, mostly from Marion County and at-risk communities, on outdoor adventures.
Activities range from canoeing, fishing and hiking to wilderness survival and camping. Youth face life through nature, experiencing personal growth and team building. It’s an opportunity the kids don’t typically get, Clayton said.
“As we have more and more technology exposure we forget just how to play and be outside,” he adds, and that’s why it’s important to be exposed to the outdoors as well.
Share LT, which worked with Camptown on this day, creates extra activities for Lawrence Township students who would otherwise be hanging out at home. It takes kids on field trips and offers enrichment activities.
Camptown is a favorite group to work with, said Rebecca Henry, Share LT founder and director. “They operate like we’re paying them big bucks for this,” she said, “and yet they subsidize it nicely for us so that as a community we can afford to get kids out into nature.”
Through learning, kids have fun just being kids in the outdoors. They learn patience while fishing. They stomp through Fall Creek while looking for macro invertebrates.
But it is the water battles that seem to be the most fun. Canoes are tethered so they won’t tip over. After a safety talk and donning life jackets, the students paddle out to the middle of Delaware Lake. Water blasters become weapons as they spray competing canoes and friends. A glorified water fight ensues. And, of course, laughter abounds.
Go here to learn more about SHARE LT: https://msdltf.org/impact/today-and-tomorrow/share-lt.html
Learn more about Camptown: https://camptown.org/ | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/marion-county-youth-experience-outdoors-through-camptown-day/7799308001/ | 2022-07-07T11:04:39 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/marion-county-youth-experience-outdoors-through-camptown-day/7799308001/ |
'A new platform for communication': Fishers entrepreneur launches tech start-up Spokenote
John Wechsler, the founder of Launch Fishers and the Indiana Internet of Things Lab, is thinking bigger these days.
Much bigger.
The starter-up of start-ups, whose co-working spaces catapulted sleepy Fishers to cyber mecca, now has his own start-up.
Wechsler has launched Spokenote, a way to slap a small sticker embedded with a video code onto letters, instructions, products and just about anything else. He officially stepped down as CEO of Launch after 10 years and the IoT lab to concentrate on promoting his product July 1.
“I’ve been largely in the background since, doing a lot of stuff for other people,” he said. “But I’m a doer, so this is fun.”
Wechsler is busy publicizing Spokenotes and trying to get them in the marketplace. They are available on Amazon and Wechsler is preparing a campaign using social media influencers. Through a friend he got the product included in gift bags at the Daytime Emmy Awards last month in Hollywood.
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“We believe we’ve invented a new platform for communication,” Wechsler said. “It’s the digital equivalent of the Post-it note or the sticky note of the TikTok age. It combines the physical and digital worlds.”
A Spokenote sticker’s QR code can be scanned with an i-Phone, which instantly prompts your server into video mode to record messages of up to five minutes. When someone receives the sticker on a birthday card, for example, they scan it, view and download the video.
Wechsler said the possible applications of Spokenote, which are sold in packets of 10 for $10, are in the hundreds, from simple greetings to how-to demonstrations to medical instructions.
A veterinarian might use Spokenotes to show pet owners how to treat a dog’s wound. A kitchen appliance store might put on an oven range to illustrate the variety of functions.
At the Spark! Fishers July 4th Festival, Spokenotes were used at a classic car exhibit in which they were slapped on the vehicles with informational videos about its history.
Wechsler doesn’t know how soap opera stars from the Emmy’s are using the stickers but said sales are increasing and he is getting good feedback from friends to whom he has given early samples.
Jayson Manship is already using Spokenote at his store, Moonshot Games in Noblesville. He said he has included hundreds of personalized "thank you" videos to customers that have ordered his board and card games on line.
“It really lets you show your personality and it makes people want to keep shopping with you,” said Manship, a friend of Wechsler’s. “Especially in this E-commerce world that is so impersonal.”
Manship said he considers the stickers a marketing tool that take much less time than traditional approaches.
“I can give my employees a stack of them and they can knock them out in minutes and like doing it,” he said.
Allen Williams, a Fishers Realtor for Berkshire Hathaway, said he has been using Spokenotes for five months several different ways.
“It makes a much bigger impact than a written message that can sometimes be misinterpreted,” said Williams, who is Wechsler's brother-in-law.
Williams has dropped them, along with gift cards, in neighborhood mailboxes to introduce himself in case the home-owners decide to sell.
For a client who rents out a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, Williams left videos on how to use the thermostat, fireplace and TV remote controls. For a home seller, he left a video that potential buyers can view reminding them to visit the dock on the water that comes with the house.
Wechsler said he hopes he's learned something about starting a business after a decade enabling others.
In 2012 Wechsler was a partner in the Co-working space Developer Town in South Broad Ripple when he sought another location north of there. As he eyeballed the suburbs, Scott Fadness, then-town manger of Fishers and now its mayor, suggested an unused large basement in the Hamilton County on the Municipal Complex.
Launch Fishers quickly outgrew the space. Four years later Fishers kept its partnership with Launch to move the workshare into its own 52,000-square-foot building. Fishers bought the building and invested $400,000 in its remodeling. Launch expanded the brand to Launch Indiana with 50 locations around the state, in which cooperating spaces allowed all 3,000 members to work at any site, like Launch Indy and Launch Terre Haute.
In 2018, Wechsler opened the Internet of Things Lab across the street from Launch Fishers on Technology Drive. The city pays the building lease, and the lab pays for its operation through fees and sponsorships.
Hundreds of successful companies started at Launch, including Vibenomics, which make grocery store music lists, Emplify, maker of employee engagement software, and Pact Safe, a digital legal contract firm.
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Along the way Launch and the IoT Lab cemented Fishers reputation as an Internet hub. They've also hosted bio-science start-ups, such as InCog BioPharma Services and Genzen Labs, as the city moves aggressively to attract life-science firms.
Given Wechsler’s track record, Fadness said he wouldn’t bet against his new venture’s success.
“I’ve had the fortune of witnessing John’s passion for entrepreneurship first hand,” he said. “The impact he has made over the last decade, from the earliest moments of a start-up to the most established firms, leave me very optimistic about his most recent pursuit.”
Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418. Email at john.tuohy@indystar.com and follow on Twitter and Facebook. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/2022/07/07/spokenote-launch-fishers-founder-john-wechsler-invents-new-communication/7812398001/ | 2022-07-07T11:04:45 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/2022/07/07/spokenote-launch-fishers-founder-john-wechsler-invents-new-communication/7812398001/ |
Indiana Black Expo's 51st annual Summer Celebration is here. What you need to know
Indiana Black Expo's 51st Summer Celebration series begins Thursday, July 7 and concludes Sunday, July 17.
For more than five decades, Summer Celebration has drawn celebrities, dignitaries and hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the country to Indianapolis each year.
Black Expo calls it a festival-style community engagement opportunity, celebrating Black history, culture and heritage.
This year there are over two dozen events spread across 11 days, ranging from musical performances, to entrepreneurial workshops, to minority health fairs.
"As a pillar of the state, IBE’s priority focus areas include economics equity, education equity, community empowerment and health equity," according to IBE's website. "All proceeds from Summer Celebration help support IBE’s year-round initiatives, including its Education Conference, Black Business Training Institute, Scholarship Fund, Performing Arts Academy, Community Learning Hub and more."
Here's what you need to know:
Ecumenical Service, a Christian celebration
July 7, 7 p.m., Grace Apostolic Church, 649 East 22nd Street, Free
Kicking off the 51st Summer Celebration is a worship service that includes pastor Jeffrey Johnson Sr. from Eastern Star Church and Bishop Kevin Harrison Sr. from Grace Apostolic Church. Musical performances feature a city-wide Ecumenical choir and international opera soprano Angela Brown.
IBE Business Conference
July 11-12, Indiana Convention Center
All business conference workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is highly recommended.
City of Indianapolis Project Pipeline – 2022 Opportunities and Beyond
July 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon Indiana Convention Center, Room 231
Information about upcoming multimillion-dollar projects with contracting opportunities for minority, women, veteran and disability-owned businesses will be provided. Projects include partnerships with Indiana University Health, Indianapolis Airport Authority, Eskenazi Health, and Citizens Energy.
How to Exude Presence and Power – “Walk, Talk and Look Like a CEO”
July 11, 12:15-1:45 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 232
An interactive workshop including a panel of well-established business leaders who will share tips on business acumen and enterprise success. Topics include how to exude power, position and poise; leading with empathy to maximize staff output; becoming a strategic thinker and leader; attracting potential client interest; and networking tips.
More:How COVID-19 helped spur an 'entrepreneurial explosion' among Black Hoosiers
Diversifying Indy’s Procurement Ecosystem
July 11, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 232
A conversation with the Business Equity for Indy Procurement Roundtable to increase the launch, growth and success rates of Black-owned enterprises. Presenters represent organizations including Indy Chamber, Cummins, Purdue University, and Sip & Share Wine.
Disparity Study - What Does It Mean, What’s Next?
July 11, 3:30-4 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 234, Free
This will be the public presentation of results gathered from a 2022 study between the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indianapolis International Airport, in conjunction with BBC Research & Consulting.
XBE to DBE Workshop – What It Takes to Access Federal Contracts
July 12, 9:30-11 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 231
A workshop to educate diverse companies on the federal Disadvantage Enterprise Program (DBE). The U.S. Department of Transportation's DBE program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination, according to the department's website. The primary remedial goal of the program is to level the playing field by providing socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.
Also included, federal project pipeline opportunities from the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, Indianapolis Department of Public Works, Indy Go, Indianapolis Airport Authority, and Indiana Department of Transportation. Welcoming remarks by Vop Osili, city-county council president.
Finding State Contracting Opportunities
July 12, 11:15 a.m. -12:45 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 232
During this 90-minute workshop, IBE’s panel will show where and how to find contracting opportunities with the state. Each year, the state of Indiana awards millions of dollars in state contracts to meet the needs of government agencies. The information is publicly available; however, it may be overwhelming to try to find it. The purpose of this webinar is to simplify the process and get you started.
“Supplier Diversity Pulse Check! Higher Education Institutions’ Business Opportunities!”
July 12, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 233
This workshop brings together decision-makers and procurement officers from the largest college and universities in the state. Hear about existing and upcoming multimillion-dollar projects and procurement opportunities from university representatives. Learn what it takes to tap into the current or future opportunities that exist. Find out who you should be approaching to do business with Indiana’s state universities.
Indiana University Education Conference
July 13, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Virtual: visit indianablackexpo.com, Free
The Indiana University Education Conference provides professional development opportunities to educators and administrators in K-12 and higher education leading to equitable educational outcomes for students of color.
More:NAACP urges action from state to close achievement gaps.
Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair Seniors Night
July 14, 4-8 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall J and Hall K, Free for seniors
Educational material and resources regarding seniors and health will be provided.
Consumer Exhibits Open
July 15, 16 and 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall H and Hall I, Seniors only - Free
More than 250 corporate, government, education, nonprofit, community and retail vendors from across the country will be present.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon
July 15, 11 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom, $70 per person, $700 per table
Awardees include Mike Woodson (Excellence in Sports), GEO Academies (Rev. Charles Williams Award) and Blair Underwood (Lifetime Screen Image Award).
The 51st Summer Celebration History Exhibit
July 15, Noon -7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 301, Free
July 16, 10 a.m-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 301, Free
July 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 301, Free
An exhibit with photos documenting Summer Celebration’s five-decade history.
“Our Inspo” Teachers Exhibit: Where Learning and Imagination is Made Possible
July 15, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 233, Free
July 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 233, Free
July 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall I, Booth 233, Free
This multi-purpose visual and learning exhibit amplifies the transformative work that teachers do to impact the lives of students and houses learning stations for pre-K- and elementary-aged students. A Jeep Compass will be awarded to the selected distinguished educator in Indiana during IBE’s Education Conference. Children’s attendance is encouraged.
Cultural Arts Pavilion: Cultural Arts Gallery
July 15, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Corridor Rooms 133-135, Free
July 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Corridor Rooms 133-135, Free
July 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Corridor Rooms 133-135, Free
The Cultural Arts Gallery is an exhibition that showcases the works of over a dozen Indianapolis arts institutions and local artists.
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The Art Speaks CAFÉ
July 15, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 136 and 137, Free
July 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 136 and 137, Free
July 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 136 and 137, Free
The Art Speaks CAFÉ includes an interactive area for local authors and artists to share insight on their works. By promoting the exploration, improvement, and advancement of the arts as a change-making force in society, the CAFÉ provides a venue for spoken word artists to share all forms of poetry. Sign up for a session of Yoga and Canvas or just relax, listen to music and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
The Black Wall Street Zone
July 15, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall H, Free
July 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall H, Free
July 17, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall H, Free
IBE celebrates the history behind the development of the original Black Wall Street, and what it means now and emphasizes the importance of patronizing Black businesses to generate wealth for Black communities. Black-owned businesses will be present, showcasing their goods and services.
Performing Arts Academy
July 15, Noon-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Booth 433, Hall I, Free
July 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Booth 433, Hall I, Free
July 17, 1-9 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Booth 433, Hall I, Free
IBE’s Performing Arts Academy will present an interactive exhibit, engaging with youth and families in dance competitions, music production, acting, videography and photography. Will include music and recording studio, acting studio, silent disco party, photo booth and more.
36th Annual Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair
July 15 and 16, 1-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall J and K, Free
July 17, Noon-6 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall J and K, Free
Attendees can receive free health screenings, additional health education information and more.
Music Heritage Festival
July 15, 6-11:30 p.m., American Legion Mall, General Admission: Free, VIP Seating: $75 in advance
A lineup of musical performers including Patti LaBelle and Monica.
Indiana Black Expo Midwest Invitational Boxing Showcase
July 16 and 17, 1-4 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall F, Free
The IBE Midwest Invitational Boxing Showcase is a dual competition between top amateur boxers from teams across Indiana, Ohio, Texas and Missouri. The dual competition will bring boxers from all weight classes.
Textures Institute of Cosmetology Hair Demonstrations
July 16 and 17, 1-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Hall H, Booth 1345, Free
Natural and straight hairstyle performances will be presented live for demonstration.
IBE’s Fashion Show
July 16, 4:30-6 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Entertainment Stage, Hall G, Free
Fashion show featuring designers: Witti by Codi; Roberta’s Kingdom Couture; Nikki Blaine Couture; Runway Diva; 28 Boutique; Jayde Ariel Designs; Chocolate Koko Brown; Rebellious Soul Collection; and Mike Sylla Time.
Live Performance by Alaina Renae
July 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Entertainment Stage, Hall G, Free
Indiana native and national recording artist Alaina Renae will sing live.
All White Affair
July 16, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Egyptian Ballroom at Old National Centre, General Admission: $50, VIP: $100, prices increase at the door
While wearing all white, attendees can dance, celebrate and listen to live performances by Chubb Rock and Kool Moe Dee.
Gospel Explosion Featuring
July 17, 4-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Entertainment Stage, Hall G, Free
Performances featuring Andraye Speed & Company; Thomas & Situation; Demetrius West; New Direction Church and New Life Worship Center choirs.
Contact IndyStar reporter Brandon Drenon at 317-517-3340 or BDrenon@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter: @BrandonDrenon.
Brandon is also a Report for America corps member with the GroundTruth Project, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists in the U.S. and around the world.
Report for America, funded by both private and public donors, covers up to 50% of a reporter's salary. It’s up to IndyStar to find the other half, through local community donors, benefactors, grants or other fundraising activities.
If you would like to make a personal, tax-deductible contribution to his position, you can make a one-time donation online or a recurring monthly donation via IndyStar.com/RFA.
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I’m not even going to go on and on about high gas prices and how we are all looking to save money... duh!
Let’s get to the point of why you clicked on this link. The FREE stuff! Below is a list of freebie Central Florida attractions you may want to try, many of these picks are recommendations from Visit Orlando.
1. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
This Clermont winery offers free guided tours and tastings daily.
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards has been in business since 1989, sitting on 127 acres just 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. According to its website, Lakeridge ranks as Florida’s largest premium winery and remains the pioneer in the development of premium and sparkling wines.
Guided tours and tastings start at 10 a.m. each day, with the final tour offered at 4 p.m. Tours last about 45 minutes guiding you through the entire wine making process and the history of Florida Wine. (And did I mention there is an incredible view of the vineyards, perfect for those IG photos.)
On the weekends Lakeridge hosts events including food, live entertainment and wines by the glass at their outdoor bar. Festivities are from Noon to 4:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday. Click here for more information.
2. Disney Springs
Unlike Disney World, Disney Springs offers free admission and free parking in its covered garages in Lake Buena Vista.
Disney Springs is an expansive outdoor entertainment district with dining, shopping and show spaces. It’s a great options for families to enjoy free live entertainment and window shop at the LEGO, M&M and Coca Cola stores. (Some of the shops have some hands-on activities that the kids can partake in.)
Visit Orlando shared with us that the whole family can hop on the free ferries that travel to and from several Walt Disney World resort properties, even if you’re not staying at them. You can spend a whole day at Disney Springs, there’s plenty to do.
3. Icon Park
This Orlando entertainment complex is a great family hangout and sits along I-Drive in the tourist district. Free parking and admission to just hang out, or you can take advantage of the many attractions on site like Madame Tussauds Orlando, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, In The Game arcade and the iconic wheel that takes you high above Orlando.
There are also many different restaurants, bars and retail spaces to check out at Icon Park.
4. World Equestrian Center
The “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala, is celebrating the anniversary of The World Equestrian Center opening.
The World Equestrian Center at 1750 Northwest 8th Avenue sits on more than 380 acres and is the largest equestrian complex in the country, offering indoor and outdoor arenas and venues.
But the WEC is no farm. It provides state-of-the-art equestrian facilities and arenas as well as shopping, dining and even a full-service spa.
The Equestrian Hotel sits at the center of the property, and it’s luxurious from the moment you walk into the lobby.
Families can enjoy the walking trails and watch horse shows and competitions at it’s grand arena for free. (They also hold seasonal events with live music, activities and food.) Click HERE to learn more about how you and your family can enjoy a visit to the WEC.
5. Select Museums
- The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art: This Winter Park museum hosts the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including lamps, glasswork, pottery and jewelry, according to Visit Orlando. The museum is open to the public for free on select dates. Reservations are recommended.
- Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida: This museum is located in Maitland and presents an overview of the Holocaust serving as a memorial to the victims, according to Visit Orlando. The museum has a display consisting of 12 sections, each focusing on a major theme from the Holocaust with photographs, text, artifacts, short films and local survivor testimonials. The museum also hosts unique galleries throughout the year, so there’s always something new.
- Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture: This museum is located in Orlando’s Parramore District. It was built in 1921 to accommodate Black travelers who were banned from Florida’s then-segregated hotels. The historic hotel hosted legends like Count Basie, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington and more. This museum has exhibits about the Civil Rights movement, African art and artifacts, according to Visit Orlando.
Click HERE to learn more about Orlando’s museums and galleries.
6. City Walk
City Walk is an outdoor entertainment district that connects Universal’s theme parks Islands of Adventures and Universal Studios. There are several dining and shopping options. There’s also a splash pad and different live performances daily. City Walk offers free parking after 6 p.m. (But not during Halloween Horror Nights) | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/07/6-free-attractions-in-central-florida/ | 2022-07-07T11:13:28 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/07/6-free-attractions-in-central-florida/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Olmecs thought of it as medicine. The Aztecs saw it as a gift from the gods.
The chocolate those ancient Central American civilizations imbibed may be very different from the chocolate we know today, but for many chocoholics the sentiment probably remains the same.
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A search for chocolate on the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed website shows more than 600 reports and studies looking at the health effects of chocolate. Johns Hopkins Medicine extols chocolate’s benefits on heart health, mental health, and even to help fight diabetes.
Some 60% of all candy sales in the U.S. is chocolate – it’s a $21.9 billion business, according to the National Confectioners Association.
While the big candy makers get the bulk of America’s chocolate business, about three in 10 U.S. chocolate consumers like to nibble on fine chocolates once in a while too.
So let’s take a look at some places in Central Florida to get some chocolate worthy of cheat days – or every day.
Chocolate Kingdom | 9901 Hawaiian Ct., Orlando
Learn how chocolate is made and customize your own chocolate bar. This attraction off International Drive bills itself as an adventure that includes a cacao tree greenhouse and a “Mystical River of Chocolate.”
Want to learn more about chocolate? Sign up for a chocolate-making experience that includes molding, dipping and decorating chocolate.
David Ramirez Chocolates | Two locations: 2154 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando; and Plant Street Market in Winter Garden
David Ramirez is an award-winning pastry chef whose work is known all over the world. He creates European-style chocolates, along with macarons, brownies, cakes and other goodies, which he sells at his store at Plant Street Market in Winter Garden and at his corporate store on Central Florida Parkway.
Webb’s Candy Shop | 38217 U.S. 27, Davenport
Gourmet chocolate and goat’s milk fudge are just some of the treats you’ll find at this Davenport candy shop that’s been around since 1932. The family-run business makes all the traditional chocolate-dipped candies. They also make some historic Florida goodies too, like citrus candy and taffy.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park | 300 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
Peterbrooke is a franchise with locations all over the U.S. So why do we mention this Winter Park location? Because for local chocolate lovers it is legendary. They have a wide range of chocolates and chocolate-dipped goodies. They’re also one of the few places left that still host chocolate-making activities like camps and classes. And they deliver!
KKÔ Chocolate | 411 N. Donnelly St., Suite 104-105, Mount Dora
A relative newcomer to the local chocolate scene, KKO Chocolate specializes in colorful bonbons, chocolate bars, cakes and other goodies in downtown Mount Dora. Gabriel Maysonet and Eugene Colón came from Puerto Rico and saw an opportunity to pursue their dream. They are coming up on the store’s 1-year anniversary in August.
Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections | 104 E. Fort King St., Ocala
In downtown Ocala, you’ll find a shop with in-house-made European chocolates. Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections offers a wide range of treats, including truffles, marzipan, fudge, chocolate-dipped goodies and ice cream.
Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory | 154 South Beach St., Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach’s chocolate factory has been around since 1925,and still sells traditional chocolate assortments, chocolate-covered treats like Twinkies and sponge candy, rocky road and fudge and more. Take the self-guided tour of the factory and get some free samples.
Grimaldi Candy Company | Two locations: 3006 U.S. 1, Rockledge, and 2270 Town Center Ave., Ste. 109, Viera
This Brevard County candy company has been around since 1969 with treats like citrus strips, seashells and milk and dark chocolate-covered potato chips, which they say are world-famous. They have locations in Rockledge and Viera.
Check out the Florida Foodie podcast. You can find every episode in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/07/8-central-florida-shops-where-the-chocolate-flows/ | 2022-07-07T11:13:34 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/07/8-central-florida-shops-where-the-chocolate-flows/ |
The Absecon man accused of entering a city Dollar General armed before being shot by police will remain in jail, a judge ruled during a June 29 detention hearing.
Jalial Whitted is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and certain persons not to possess weapons.
Whitted, 37, is scheduled to appear in court again Aug. 5, Atlantic County Judiciary Clerk Stephanie Whitland said Wednesday.
Whitted’s charges were dropped earlier in June but were later reissued.
He was shot by police May 24 outside the Dollar General on New Road, less than a block away from Holy Spirit High School.
The Absecon man who was shot May 24 by police outside Dollar General has been charged again,…
Whitted allegedly entered the store armed and fired at least one shot inside, sending the store’s workers running for cover, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office previously said.
Police later surrounded the store’s front doors and fired multiple rounds at Whitted after he pointed a gun toward the officers, the Prosecutor’s Office said.
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The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has been handling the investigation under an attorney general directive, to avoid any conflict of interest with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Whitted spent weeks in the hospital following the shooting and was then sent to jail after his release.
His mother, Kim Whitted, said following the incident her son suffers from schizophrenia and may have been having a mental health episode when he entered the store armed. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-detains-absecon-man-shot-by-police/article_7d86183a-fd68-11ec-9d4c-2f7809b9383c.html | 2022-07-07T11:19:39 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-detains-absecon-man-shot-by-police/article_7d86183a-fd68-11ec-9d4c-2f7809b9383c.html |
GREENSBORO — The Guilford County Animal Resource Center has a deal for anyone looking to adopt a pet. Starting Wednesday, you can name your adoption price.
Typically, the shelter charges anywhere from $10 for senior cats to $75 for kittens and puppies 6 months or younger.
From July 13-17, 20-24 and 27-31, the shelter will take part in the Bissell Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelter" event. The quarterly shelter events across the country offer reduced price or free adoptions.
During the last event locally, more than 110 animals were adopted, according to the shelter.
Adoption hours are 1-4 p.m., no appointment needed. The shelter is at 980 Guilford College Road. Check out animals for adoption at http://petadoption.guilfordcountync.gov.
Rockingham County Animal Shelter and Forsyth Humane Society are also taking part, according to Bissell's website.
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Bissell said more than 96,000 animals have been adopted through the program since 2016. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/pick-your-pet-name-your-price-guilford-animal-shelter-joins-empty-the-shelter-event-next/article_44bc8c48-fd61-11ec-be8b-43a93ca4ecd8.html | 2022-07-07T11:26:11 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/pick-your-pet-name-your-price-guilford-animal-shelter-joins-empty-the-shelter-event-next/article_44bc8c48-fd61-11ec-be8b-43a93ca4ecd8.html |
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A serious late-night crash in downtown St. Petersburg left one person dead and three people with serious, life-threatening injuries, the St. Pete Police Department said.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. A pickup truck left the road on Central Avenue near 54th Street North and struck a tree.
Four adults were in the truck, according to police. Everyone inside the car was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, the department said.
One person died while the other three people in the truck have life-threatening injuries, officers said.
A portion of Central Avenue was closed early Thursday morning but has since reopened. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-central-avenue-crash/67-d26d0a6b-7b97-4410-a1b7-5a5fbc69f68d | 2022-07-07T11:47:02 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-central-avenue-crash/67-d26d0a6b-7b97-4410-a1b7-5a5fbc69f68d |
Stark County Sheriff's Office selling 22-year-old mobile command center
CANTON – The Stark County Sheriff's Office is looking for a new owner for its mobile command center.
The 2000 Crossroads trailer is up for sale after roughly 22 years.
Sheriff's Maj. C.J. Stantz said the trailer has served the Sheriff's Office well over the years, but it is no longer needed by the department.
"We've got a lot of use out of it in 20-plus years," he said. "Everything has a life expectancy."
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The mobile command center has served as an office space for security at large events. It contains a full-service kitchen and bathroom with a shower, according to an online listing.
There is no furniture inside the front bedroom or living room space. The front bedroom space contains a large U-shaped desk, but it can be removed and converted back into a bedroom, the listing says.
The Sheriff's Office used to take it to events at the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Stark County Fairgrounds, but other space for security has become available at these venues in recent years. As a result, use of the mobile command center has declined, Stantz said.
"Our fairgrounds has a stationary mobile command center now, so we don't take it there. And with the changes in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, they have buildings for us to use," he said.
Stark County Agriculture Society Board President Bill Locker said the permanent command post at the fairgrounds has been in its spot near the exhibition hall for several years.
The Stark County commissioners approved the Sheriff's Office's request to declare the command center excess property and sell it on GovDeals, a government surplus auction website. The listing says the auction will end on July 19. As of Wednesday morning, the trailer had 18 bids. The highest bid is $2,408.
Stantz said the unit will be sold by itself, not with a vehicle attached to it. The trailer is an older model, he said, and is the type of unit that some may use as a mobile home.
He estimated that the trailer will sell somewhere between $3,000 and $5,000, but said it's difficult to predict an exact amount because it is an auction.
Payment is due within five days of the auction's close. The buyer will be responsible for picking up, loading and transporting the trailer.
He said the Sheriff's Office will be keeping its smaller mobile command post in case a situation arises where a command post is needed somewhere in the county.
"If there was a tornado, say, in Jackson, and they needed somebody to come over, we have the ability to have a mobile command post come over to them," Stantz said.
The Sheriff's Office switched to a new radio communication system in 2019. Stantz said the upgraded system allows law enforcement agencies to communicate primarily with their portable radios.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/07/stark-county-sheriffs-office-sell-mobile-command-center/7765618001/ | 2022-07-07T12:06:53 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/07/stark-county-sheriffs-office-sell-mobile-command-center/7765618001/ |
'I Served' resource fair to connect Stark veterans, families
GREEN – Veterans and their families can make connections and learn about the resources available to them during the Stark County Veterans Service Commission's "I Served" resource fair.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16 at the MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway. It will feature more than 60 vendors, food trucks, and games and activities for families.
"We're really hoping to connect with our veterans population," said De Ann Williams, executive director of the Veterans Service Commission.
The veterans commission hosted a resource fair designed for female veterans in previous years. Williams said the agency decided to open up the event to all veterans and their families so they can hear about the opportunities and resources available to them in Stark County.
Williams, who became director of the agency in 2017, said her goal is to make every veteran living in Stark County aware of the commission. She said many do not know about the opportunities available to them or assume they do not qualify for benefits.
The veterans commission has put a large emphasis on community outreach in recent years, she said, to help make the agency's presence known.
This year will be the veterans commission's fourth annual resource fair. Stark County Veterans Service Commission Outreach Manager Dana Stilianos said in an email that some of the vendors in attendance will include Angela Williams Wood Burning, Blue Star Mothers, Ohio Means Jobs and CommQuest.
Stilianos also said there will be face painting, a balloon artist and games for children.
"We're really looking forward to it," Williams said.
For more information, call the Stark County Veterans Service Commission at 330-451-7439.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/07/stark-county-veterans-commission-hold-resource-fair/7809335001/ | 2022-07-07T12:06:55 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/07/stark-county-veterans-commission-hold-resource-fair/7809335001/ |
The 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will welcome a new commander this morning.
Col. Christopher Meeker succeeds Col. Patrick Miller, who led the wing since June 2020. Miller will serve as the next director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection at Pacific Air Forces headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Habor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Credit: 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs
Credit: 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs
Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris, commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, will preside over a change-of-command ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Meeker will command one of the largest air base wings in the Air Force, with more than 5,000 Air Force military, civilian and contractor employees. The wing is the host and support unit to one of the biggest and most organizationally complex bases in the Air Force, one that is home to a major acquisition center, research and development laboratories, a major command headquarters, an airlift wing and the world’s largest military aviation museum.
The 88th Air Base Wing commander is the installation commander of Wright-Patterson.
The base is home to more than 30,000 employees and is the largest single site employer in Ohio.
Meeker previously served as commander of the 86th Civil Engineer Group, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
About the Author | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/today-wright-patts-88th-air-base-wing-to-welcome-new-commander/UN6OGMVWJJCCPMUZWCUYJ3O6MM/ | 2022-07-07T12:08:49 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/today-wright-patts-88th-air-base-wing-to-welcome-new-commander/UN6OGMVWJJCCPMUZWCUYJ3O6MM/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman was hit by a car and died on Indianapolis' east side early Thursday morning.
IMPD officers responded to the area of North Gale and East Washington streets around 5:40 a.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck. They found a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her name has not been shared by authorities.
Police told 13News the woman had walked into the street in the area several times throughout the night prior to being hit.
The driver of the car remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
It's unclear why the woman was walking in the street.
Police are diverting Washington Street traffic at Sherman Drive and LaSalle Street to bypass the incident using Michigan and New York streets, north of Washington Street.
There is no estimate of when Washington Street will reopen to traffic.
This is a breaking story and will be updated. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-struck-by-car-killed-indianapolis-near-east-side/531-d017862e-28b3-4e85-b5a2-193e9161f96d | 2022-07-07T12:09:48 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-struck-by-car-killed-indianapolis-near-east-side/531-d017862e-28b3-4e85-b5a2-193e9161f96d |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Thursday, July 7, the Wichita Police Department will be hosting its famous Second Chance Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the AMAC Building, 903 S. Edgemoor Room 809.
Second Chance Thursday is all about assisting anyone who has a traffic warrant, probation violation, and/or notice to appear with the City of Wichita. Both the City Court and DMV will be present to help members of the community set up a new court date and/or clear their warrants.
Traffic warrants up for discussion include driving with a suspended license, no proof of insurance, speeding, and parking violations. DUIs are not included. Information on how to obtain your license back if it is suspended or revoked will also be available.
KS International Driver’s Ed-Español will be there to assist with driver’s licenses for members of the community that speak Spanish.
All other criminal warrants are still bookable.
If you want to know if you have a Municipal Court warrant, call 316-268-4611.
For more information regarding Second Chance Thursday, email lkimrey@wichita.gov. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wpds-second-chance-thursday-helps-community-clear-traffic-warrants-and-more/ | 2022-07-07T12:14:20 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wpds-second-chance-thursday-helps-community-clear-traffic-warrants-and-more/ |
Bismarck residents have two new ways to explore their city's history, and a third is on the horizon.
The Historic Preservation Commission has unveiled walking map brochures and a self-guided audio tour as part of the city's summerlong celebration of its 150th anniversary. Meanwhile, work on a city history timeline is moving closer to completion.
The walking maps and audio tour are aimed at helping residents improve their knowledge of the city's heritage and historic properties, and the past endeavors of its residents.
“There are a lot of really fascinating stories behind the different sites in Bismarck that need to be told," Senior City Planner Will Hutchings said. "These two projects will allow people who may be very familiar to Bismarck, or those who are experiencing our city for the first time, to get a sense of the rich history that is all around us.”
Self-guided walking maps are available for the Downtown Bismarck Historic District and the Cathedral Historic District. The maps highlight historic buildings and sites within the districts that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government's list of properties it deems worthy of preservation and recognition.
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The Historic Preservation Commission worked with a local company, The Printers, to develop the brochures. They're being distributed locally and across the state. Residents can obtain a free copy from the Community Development Department in the City/County Building at 221 N. Fifth St. downtown.
The commission partnered with another local company, Talking Trail, to develop an interactive self-guided audio tour featuring 10 historic sites in the core of the community:
- The Bismarck Rail Depot
- Belle Mehus Auditorium
- Prince Hotel (Van Horn and Ritterbush Architects)
- Patterson Hotel
- Capitol Theater Building
- The Provident Building / Weather Beacon
- St. Alexius Hospital
- World War Memorial Building
- Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Cathedral Area Historic District
Each of the selected sites has a sign indicating that it is a Talking Trail interpretative site. There are two ways people can access the prerecorded audio narratives: download the free Talking Trail mobile app available on Android or Apple devices, or use a cellphone to listen by dialing the phone number on the sign at each location and entering the unique 3-digit number. For more information, go to www.talkingtrail.com/historicbismarcknd.
The projects were funded with grant money through the National Park Service. The walking maps cost $3,850 and the audio tour $9,900, according to Hutchings. The walking maps cost included $1,250 for the development of the city's 150th logo as well as for other anniversary branding efforts, he said.
Timeline update
The city in May launched a summer of celebration of its sesquicentennial with a weekend of events. Volunteers including some members of the Historic Preservation Commission also are developing a timeline of city history expected to be published in some form later this year and made available to the public for free. Officials say it will complement the 150th celebration.
The project includes 170 short narratives of people, places and events -- stretching from about 12,000 years ago to modern times -- with accompanying photos and other art. The research and writing has been completed.
"We are still working on the design of the timeline," Hutchings said. "All of the content has been drafted and associated images procured for that, and our subcommittee is expected to reconvene for a final review before taking this to the Historic Preservation Commission for final approval."
That could happen in August, he said, though it's a soft deadline because the effort is subject to the volunteers' available time. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/history/bismarck/city-unveils-walking-maps-audio-tour-as-part-of-bismarck-150th-observance/article_77642d1e-f702-11ec-9a8d-23f4eaa7dc56.html | 2022-07-07T12:16:12 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/history/bismarck/city-unveils-walking-maps-audio-tour-as-part-of-bismarck-150th-observance/article_77642d1e-f702-11ec-9a8d-23f4eaa7dc56.html |
100 years ago
July 7, 1922: If an accurate survey of the damage being done in McLean County by chinch bugs could be made, the resulting figures could be larger than anyone might imagine. The reports coming to The Pantagraph are incomplete but show that 200 acres of corn have already been ruined. The farm bureau supplied 16 barrels of creosote to build barriers to protect other fields.
75 years ago
July 7, 1947: A fight between a discharged employee and his foreman occurred atop a 72-foot-high addition at the Funk Brothers Seed Company. It resulted in one man being sent to the hospital with a severed artery and another to the city jail. Dr. T.C. Cumming of Heyworth scaled a Bloomington fire truck ladder to treat the victim.
50 years ago
July 7, 1972: A report recommending retention of Metcalf Elementary and University High School at Illinois State University was received by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The recommendation was included in a report by a committee to examine the laboratory schools maintained by state universities; the committee recommended phaseouts at three other state universities.
25 years ago
July 7, 1997: An Illinois state trooper trying to land a state plane in Peoria put the plane down at a Bartonville intersection after the engine failed. The trooper was not injured after having to land the plane in a bean field near a runway of the Greater Peoria Regional Airport, authorities said. The engine had failed on his approach to land the plane, the agency said.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-chinch-bugs-ruin-mclean-county-corn-fields/article_bd6df6d6-fc4e-11ec-a1f8-e3786f3dfda6.html | 2022-07-07T12:26:18 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-chinch-bugs-ruin-mclean-county-corn-fields/article_bd6df6d6-fc4e-11ec-a1f8-e3786f3dfda6.html |
'I'm going to take the bullets': Inside the trapped class as Dallas 7/7 shooting and explosion unfolded
Despite repeated 911 calls, police overlooked a classroom when evacuating El Centro College before setting off explosives to kill suspect.
Six years ago today, at the conclusion of a peaceful protest of police killings in other states, gunman Micah Johnson killed five police officers in downtown Dallas. What was never revealed publicly – until now – is that an El Centro professor and five students were trapped in a classroom the entire time, less than 100 feet away from where the gunman had barricaded himself and died when police killed him with explosives. This is their story.
Chaos outside El Centro Students, teacher trapped as gunfire erupts
Caller: “We’re located in El Centro College and there’s a shooting going on.”
911 operator: “You’re in El Centro?”
Caller: “Yes.”
911 operator: “Are they shooting inside El Centro?
Caller: “Yes.”
The caller was Stephen Upham, an El Centro College professor.
Upham and the five students spent eight hours trapped in a classroom on July 7, 2016.
“I don't consider myself a hero,” Upham told WFAA in an exclusive interview. “I was just doing my job.”
On that evening, Upham arrived in downtown Dallas at about 7 p.m. to teach his English as a Second Language class. Most of his students were from other countries and were working on learning the language.
Upham did not know about a protest that had been scheduled in response to the police killings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota.
The protest went right by El Centro.
Classes let out that evening at about 9 p.m., the same time the protest was finishing. Suddenly, a gunman began shooting at officers at the intersection of Main and Lamar Streets, just outside the college. Chaos erupted, sending protestors fleeing. Police ran towards the bullets.
Upham was in a hallway on the second floor of the B building. A student called him over to a window overlooking the street. Upham saw officers crouching behind a box truck, guns drawn. An officer motioned for Upham to get away from the window.
“That’s when I know that we’re in danger,” he said.
He and the students went back to their classroom, locked the door and hid, taking care to avoid being seen through window panels beside the door looking into the hallway.
Minutes later, the lone gunman, Micah Johnson, shot his way into the college. Unbeknownst to Upham and the students, Johnson came up the stairs and right past their classroom. They could hear gunfire, but they still did not know what was going on. Johnson was targeting police, but Upham had no way of knowing that at the time. He and his students had no idea where the gunman was, how many shooters there were, or who was being targeted.
They just knew they’d better hide.
Upham also did not realize that the shooter had chosen to make his last stand against police just down the hall, around the corner.
911 calls made from El Centro Calls are made from Room B268
In that first 911 call, Upham talks to the operator for more than 13 minutes.
911 operator: “What building are you in?
Upham: “I’m in the B building.”
911 operator: “Do you see the person?
Upham: “No, we’re not going outside.”
911 operator: “How many shots?”
Upham: “It was multiple. Probably 30 to 40 shots. It sounded like automatic gunfire.”
“When I made that call, I did feel the desperation of, ‘Hey, you need to know we’re here because we need help,’” Upham told WFAA.
On the call, an emergency alarm blares in the background. He tells the operator that they are in room B268.
911 operator: “Are your students OK?”
Upham: “They’re kind of scared.?
911 operator: “I understand, help them stay calm.”
Upham told the operator he heard voices outside but had no idea if it was the police. The operator told him to stay with the students.
911 operator: “We’ll let you know when it’s OK to come out.”
Upham told the operator he could hear more shooting 50 or 60 feet away.
911 operator: “I’m going to let them know where you are.”
Upham: “OK.”
It’s unclear who the operator told. The message never reached the tactical team on the second floor. They had no idea that Upham and his students were trapped there.
Inside the classroom, students saw media coverage of the massacre on their phones -- their first inkling of what was happening outside. Upham texted his family to let them know he was OK – for now.
“I love you and hope to see you soon,” he said he told them.
Meanwhile, he prepared his students for the worst. If a gunman enters the classroom, he told his students he would rush the shooter.
“That’s going to give you about three steps because they’re going to be concentrating on me,’” he said he told them. “So, I’m going to take the bullets, but you’ve all got to rush them and get on top of him.”
Outside, police continued negotiating with the gunman, trying to convince him to give up peacefully.
Upham called 911 again, sounding more desperate.
911 Operator: “Dallas 911, what’s your emergency?”
Upham: “Do not hang up on me … I’m telling you, we are locked in a room at El Centro College in downtown Dallas on the second floor. We’re in B as in boy 268. We heard multiple shots, probably in the neighborhood of 100 to 150 shots.”
911 Operator: “OK, sir. I’m showing we do have a call in for police.”
Upham: “Can you stay on the line with us?”
911 Operator: “As soon as they can get to you, they will be there.”
Upham: “You just want us to hang up?”
911 Operator: “Sir, I’m not sure what I can do. They’re trying to get to you as fast as they can.”
Trapped Help doesn't come for students, teacher trapped
No one came and word never reached the tactical officers on the second floor.
Meanwhile, police were evacuating dozens of workers and students out of other areas of El Centro. Body cam videos show officers talking and standing right outside the classroom where Upham and the students were hiding. Several officers looked in and tried opening the locked door, videos show.
But officers never unlocked and opened the door, and Upham and his students never made any sound and could not see who was outside from their vantage point. They remained trapped.
Realizing the gunman would not surrender, police came up with a plan to end the standoff. They decided to strap explosives to a robot and send it down the hall.
At about 1:30 a.m., SWAT detonated the bomb near Johnson.
Upham said suspended ceiling tiles inside his classroom popped up from the blast concussion.
“We felt the bomb in our bones,” Upham said.
About 45 minutes later, according to police records, Upham sent a Facebook message to a friend asking them to let police know they’re still inside the classroom.
Still, no one came to get them.
Saved, at last Eight hours later, the students and teacher were saved from the classroom
More than three hours later, about 5:30 a.m., Upham called 911 again. This time, help arrived.
“Three officers come to the door,” Upham said. “They were just wide-eyed. You could just tell from their expressions that they are surprised to see us.”
For eight hours, they had no food, no water and no place to go to the bathroom. But they were alive.
“If you ever hear gunfire in your hallway, you get religion pretty quick,” he said. “And then when a bomb goes off in your hallway, it changes you.”
They finished their class in another location that summer.
Dallas police never revealed what happened, and Internal Affairs records related to the tragedy show there was no investigation into the oversight that left Upham and the students trapped in close proximity to the standoff.
SWAT officers told WFAA they had no idea at the time that the floor had not been fully cleared.
The Dallas police chief at the time, David Brown, who now leads the Chicago Police Department, did not respond to WFAA’s questions.
Upham is still teaching.
He still reaches out to those five former students on their birthdays and the anniversary of that night.
“This story needed to be told,” he said. “Those five students were incredibly brave.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/el-centro-professor-students-trapped-in-classroom-8-hours-while-july-7gunman-makes-last-stand/287-bba344f4-031c-4b26-a477-f8fc7ad590ae | 2022-07-07T12:29:48 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/el-centro-professor-students-trapped-in-classroom-8-hours-while-july-7gunman-makes-last-stand/287-bba344f4-031c-4b26-a477-f8fc7ad590ae |
OCD to host Youth Conservation Day Camps in July
Staff reports
GAYLORD — The Otsego Conservation District recently announced plans to offer a series of Youth Conservation Day Camps this month.
Organizers believe the program may appeal to young people who like spending time outdoors. Participants will have opportunities such as learning about bugs and plants and building their own bird feeders.
The kindergarten-first grade camp is set for July 19, second-third grade on July 20 and fourth through sixth grade on July 21. Register by emailing Lyndsay Dalke at the OCD: ldalke@otsegocountymi.gov, or call (989)732-4021. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/07/ocd-host-youth-conservation-day-camps-july/7809987001/ | 2022-07-07T12:32:42 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/07/ocd-host-youth-conservation-day-camps-july/7809987001/ |
Q&A with GOP candidates for state House seat
GAYLORD — As the Aug. 2 primary election approaches, the Gaylord Herald Times will publish candidate profiles for contested offices in Otsego County and on the state level.
Featured today are the Republican candidates for the newly redrawn 105th state House of Representatives district. The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission eliminated Antrim and Charlevoix counties from the district and added counties to the south such as Crawford and Roscommon.
Republicans vying for nomination as their party's 105th District candidate include incumbent Ken Borton of Gaylord. He will square off against fellow GOPers Mark McFarlin of Grayling, Kim Morley of Roscommon and Diane Randall of Houghton Lake Heights. The winner will face Democrat Adam Wojdan of Frederic in November.
The Herald Times was unable to obtain contact information for McFarlin, so his responses will not appear.
All candidates received the same three questions. The Herald Times reserved the right to edit responses from the candidates to account for space, grammar and Associated Press style guidelines.
Ken Borton
In no more than two paragraphs, please describe your background (educational achievements, work history, etc.) and if you are an incumbent state how long you have held the position.
For the past 44 years I have owned and operated a real estate property management company. I graduated from Liberty University with a degree in advanced Bible studies and a certificate in biblical counseling. I was an Otsego County commissioner for 10 years, serving the last six years as board chairman. I am the past president of the Northern Michigan Counties Association, the past president of the Michigan Association of Counties in Lansing and sat on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Counties in Washington D.C. I was elected the 105th District state representative in 2019. I am married, have two daughters and five grandchildren. I am a member of E-Free Church in Gaylord.
What are the biggest challenges facing the state today, and what can state government do better?
The biggest challenge for Michigan residents is inflation. The cost of gas and groceries has risen significantly and is severely hitting the pocketbooks of everyone. We cannot force families to choose between the food they need to feed their children or the gasoline they need to get to work to support their family.
The Michigan Legislature has passed numerous tax reductions and pauses to help put money back in the pockets of everyone. The gas tax pause is responsible because it will provide relief at the pump and the tax reductions are vital because they provide permanent relief. I will continue to give the people of Michigan back the money that the government has taken.
Did Joe Biden win Michigan and the presidential election in 2020?
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified the Michigan elections results declaring Joe Biden the winner of Michigan’s electoral votes for president of the United States.
While this certification happened, many Michigan residents have questions about our electoral process and want to make sure that their vote counts in upcoming elections. I have worked with my colleagues to pass sensible measures to ensure integrity in our election system including strengthening voter ID requirements. I will continue working to ensure that our elections are free and fair, and that people can rely on the results.
Kim Morley
In no more than two paragraphs, please describe your background (educational achievements, work history etc.) and if you are an incumbent state how long you have held the position.
Morley brings over 30 years of health-care leadership combined with experience in small business ownership and nonprofit management. She currently serves on the board for Munson Health Care System and serves as chair for Munson Grayling Community Health Council. She previously served nine years including three as chair, on the board of education for the Roscommon Area Public School District. Morley is a 2013 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program and Ambassador of the Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance Leadership Program. Kim and her husband, Bill Morley, are the owners of Pioneer Hills Marine in Roscommon. Their son, Branden attends Roscommon High School.
She previously served as the chief executive officer of the Michigan Health Information Alliance and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in corporate health.
What are the biggest challenges facing the state today and what can state government do better?
The biggest challenge we face revolves around our lack of fiscal responsibility. Spending money on "wants" before taking care of the "needs" causes an increase in the budget, therefore an increase in our taxes. We can not address the health care, education or infrastructure needs without strong management of our budget. I believe that we represent the people and less government is needed. Let's stop the political games and work together on solving the big issues. My goal is to serve on appropriations and hold Lansing accountable for our tax dollars.
Did Joe Biden win Michigan and the presidential election in 2020?
I'm not convinced that all ballots were as legit as we were told. To avoid this, let's have representatives in Lansing that will not appropriate funds to a secretary of state for changing our election laws and process with our tax dollars.
Diane Randall
In no more than two paragraphs, please describe your background (educational achievements, work history etc.) and if you are an incumbent state how long you have held the position.
I have served the residents of Roscommon Township as supervisor for 25 years and I am licensed as a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer. Positions held in the past include president of the Michigan Townships Association, chairperson of the Houghton Lake Sewer Authority and chairperson of the Houghton Lake Building Authority. Currently, I serve as vice-chair for the Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority and vice-chair for the Michigan Townships Participating Plan.
My husband (Steve) and I are both graduates of Houghton Lake High School and have been married since 1981. We raised our two children here and we own and run two successful businesses, Randall Collision and Wild’s True Value Hardware store. I have a strong work ethic and I value customer service. Those qualities, along with my experience and great pride for northern Michigan, is what I will take to Lansing.
What are the biggest challenges facing the state today and what can state government do better?
Inflation, soaring gas prices at the pump, lack of affordable housing, smaller workforce and public-school curriculums are just some of the top issues facing families, seniors, business owners and veterans today here in Michigan. Yet legislators in Lansing continue to spend money as if they were printing it right there at the capitol. We need to cut property taxes and make it fair and equitable for all homeowners and businesses. No additional funding in the budget should ever be allowed without sound justification and a realistic review of each line item in the budget to see where cuts need to be made. Were there any cuts in the $76.9 billion state budget deal recently passed? Here in Northern Michigan, we are making cuts to our spending — so should Lansing.
Did Joe Biden win Michigan and the presidential election in 2020?
Joe Biden was declared president of the United States. I certainly didn’t vote for him and I feel the only way Michiganders will trust the outcome of the next presidential election is to shred the Qualified Voter File after the November 2022 election and have everyone take in their driver's license or state ID to their local election official and re-register. I would vote to allocate monies to help the local municipalities create new and accurate voting lists. It is an absolute mess right now and election clerks need legislation that allows them to remove those names of individuals that have never voted and then every eight years when you must renew your driver’s license or/and state ID, then you have to re-register to vote. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/07/republicans-105th-district-primary-race-respond-featured-republican-candidates-for-the-newly-drawn-1/7811927001/ | 2022-07-07T12:32:48 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/07/republicans-105th-district-primary-race-respond-featured-republican-candidates-for-the-newly-drawn-1/7811927001/ |
Imagine it's the start of the school year and you're a teacher staring out on a classroom of new students. Remembering everyone's names might take some time and careful study of the seating chart to nail it down.
But what if you couldn't remember your students' faces?
For Ashley Peterson, a special-education teacher at Lincoln Northwest High School, recognizing faces — a skill that doesn't usually even cross our mind — is a daily challenge.
Peterson, 38, was diagnosed about 10 years ago with prosopagnosia, or facial blindness, which hinders her ability to recognize people — from friends to celebrities — by the specific arrangement of nose, eyes, mouth, eyebrows, etc., that make up each person's unique face. She can take in those individual parts, but her mind doesn't store the whole picture.
Facial blindness, a relatively unknown disorder, is actually quite common. It's estimated 1 in 50 people have some form of the condition, which is acquired at birth but can also be the result of brain injury. In severe cases, people can struggle to recognize their own loved ones or even themselves.
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Peterson first started to realize there was something different about her perception of others when she attended a small Bible college in Colorado. While her class size was a relatively small 40 students, she only knew three or four people.
"I run into people who talk to me that I just have no clue who they are," she said. "You start to kind of think that maybe you are like this arrogant person that doesn't pay attention to people around them."
Then one day she saw a segment on the CBS news program "60 Minutes" on facial blindness that confirmed she wasn't being merely inattentive or lazy.
"I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, that's me! That's me!'" said Peterson, an Iowa native who grew up in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. "I never even realized the way I see the world is different from other people."
So she reached out to specialists at Carnegie-Mellon University, who had her do some online tests. She met the criteria and flew out to Pittsburgh and took part in research on the condition.
Peterson, who has since taken part in multiple studies over the years, was featured last month in a National Geographic issue on the brain and how it works.
As the article lays out, prosopagnosia is not a defect of vision, but rather of perception. It was first described in veterans of World War II who sustained brain injuries, and eventually researchers linked it to the parts of the brain that deal with facial recognition.
In the National Geographic story, Peterson likens facial blindness to studying a leaf, tossing it into a pile, then trying to retrieve the one you studied.
Over the years, Peterson has developed a number of coping skills. She relies on vocal clues — how a person sounds, what they're talking about — and other features, such as hair, gait and clothing. It's similar to how one might recognize a familiar friend from behind.
Through repetition, she can begin to recognize faces of the people closest to her, like her three brothers and her nieces and nephews, but even that is not guaranteed.
While on a recent bike ride with some family, Peterson stopped to repair a wheel on her nephew's bike. Her nieces rode ahead, but one circled back. Peterson thought she was a stranger coming to help.
"That hit hard," she said.
At Lincoln Public Schools, Peterson works with students with intellectual disabilities and significant behavioral challenges. Before accepting a position at the soon-to-open Northwest, she taught at Lincoln East. And before that, she worked with home-based children under the age of 5 with disabilities.
It helps that she works with smaller groups of students, Peterson said. Her prosopagnosia also gives her insight into her students' challenges.
LPS offers accommodations for Peterson, including providing face printouts of the school staff. Co-workers will often introduce themselves to Peterson before talking to her, too, and wearing specific accessories, such as jewelry, can also help her identify people.
Northwest Principal Cedric Cooper found out about Peterson's condition through one-on-one staff meetings. He had never heard of facial blindness, but was intrigued by her story and wanted to help.
The two also had a conversation about implementing some professional development opportunities for staff to learn about the relatively common disorder.
For Cooper, Peterson encapsulates his vision for the new school, in which everyone is looked after.
"She can really be an advocate for special education in our building," he said.
Stephanie Smith, a friend and former co-worker, once ran into Peterson and her dog at a summer concert at Stransky Park.
Peterson knew it was someone she'd met because Smith mentioned her dog's name, so she sat down with Smith. But she couldn't place her since she only knew her co-worker by what she wore to work and how she did her hair.
"I was in bike shorts and tank top and a pony tail," Smith recalled. "After we were talking for a few minutes, she was like 'Oh, you're Steph!'"
Stories like that are common, Peterson said, and encounters can run the gamut from innocuous to unsettling.
In one incident she described in the National Geographic story, Peterson was at the funeral of someone she knew from her church when she saw the person they were there to bury walking around.
It turned out Peterson had mistaken two people — who shared the same name, were roughly the same age and wore similar clothes — as one person.
"The brain does weird things like that," she said.
Peterson said facial blindness can cause anxiety when she's in large crowds or out in public. But she's come to accept what she calls her "proso," and is working to raise awareness. In addition to the Nat Geo piece, she presented at the Nebraska State Autism Conference in 2020, as autism has been linked to facial blindness.
"She's just so warm and accepting of other people ... and she is willing to share about it," Smith said. "I just think as individuals and a community we always need to be aware of the diversity and uniqueness of each and everyone one of us." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/the-brain-does-weird-things-how-a-lincoln-teacher-functions-with-facial-blindness/article_490316fc-5069-5e8a-929f-cfdfd8e987d1.html | 2022-07-07T12:42:59 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/the-brain-does-weird-things-how-a-lincoln-teacher-functions-with-facial-blindness/article_490316fc-5069-5e8a-929f-cfdfd8e987d1.html |
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A man was found shot dead behind the wheel of a crashed pickup truck that wound up on the front yard of a Philadelphia home Wednesday night.
Philadelphia police found the man slumped behind the driver's seat of a GMC Denali pickup that that had jumped the curb along the 7400 block of Gilbert Street around 8 p.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
The man had at least one gunshot wound to his body, Small said. Medics pronounced him dead on the scene.
Investigators found that at least five shots were fired from further up the road at Washington Lane, Small said. Witnesses told investigators that someone had walked up to the truck and fired into the open driver's side window.
"After being shot, the victim drove the vehicle northbound a full block," Small said.
He crashed into at least three cars before jumping the curb and stopping on the lawn.
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One of the bullets that were fired went into a nearby home and lodged in the living room wall, Small said. No one inside that home was hurt.
Police didn't have a good description of the shooter, who ran off after opening fire.
They hoped surveillance video helps them track down the killer.
This was among several shootings in Philadelphia overnight as the city continues to grapple with gun violence. A person was shot and killed at F and Lippincott streets in the city's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday night.
Entering Thursday, at least 274 homicides were reported in Philadelphia in 2022. That's down 4% from the previous year, which wound up being the deadliest on record.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-found-shot-dead-behind-wheel-of-crashed-pickup-truck-on-philly-yard/3292394/ | 2022-07-07T12:44:29 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-found-shot-dead-behind-wheel-of-crashed-pickup-truck-on-philly-yard/3292394/ |
A growing number of Philadelphia restaurants and food brands are making moves to flesh out their national presence as the hospitality industry looks to right itself from the effects of COVID-19. That includes endeavors from high-profile restaurateurs in the local scene, including Stephen Starr, Jose Garces and Michael Solomonov, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.
Focusing on national expansion is a move that allows Philadelphia brands to get in front of a larger customer base while exploring ways to diversify growth models, such as through franchising or corporate partnerships.
Local brands making a national push is a trend happening in markets across the country, said David Klemt, director of business development at KRG Hospitality, a restaurant start-up and development consulting agency that operates in Canada and the U.S., including in Greater Philadelphia. Despite the financial toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is not slowing down, Klemt said, noting that it may seem counterintuitive that many restaurateurs are currently looking to invest funds and resources to expand.
“Right now we’re seeing that a lot of operators are taking the opposite tack, like this is the perfect time to expand,” Klemt told PBJ.com. That’s in large part because of the real estate opportunities that came online because of closures during the pandemic, according to Klemt, as National Restaurant Association data indicates more than 90,000 restaurants temporarily or permanently closed amid the health crisis.
There’s also significant pent-up demand as customers seek out new brands coming to their cities, Klemt noted. Local restaurateurs must take care to manage risks associated with going national such as by making sure they engage with and seek feedback from the communities they’re entering via activations like pop-ups. Klemt also recommends thorough feasibility studies to identify optimal locations and chances of success when breaking into a new market.
Read more about the growing Philadelphia food scene and the plans the brands of Starr, Garces, Solomonov and even Wawa have at PBJ.com.
Get all of your business news at the Philadelphia Business Journal. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-food-goes-national-as-top-chefs-brands-pursue-large-scale-expansion/3292434/ | 2022-07-07T12:44:35 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-food-goes-national-as-top-chefs-brands-pursue-large-scale-expansion/3292434/ |
Violence wracked New York City again Wednesday night, with three people murdered in three incidents in the space of less than 45 minutes -- all three killed in or around cars, though their deaths were apparently unconnected.
For the year through July 3, NYPD data say murders are actually down 10 percent this year over the same period in 2021, albeit near the highest levels in a decade. But the last few days have brought another surge of bloodshed to the city, with more than two dozen people shot in just the last three days.
The first fatal incident happened at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday at Classon Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Cops say a Jeep Cherokee stopped at a red light when an unknown gunman pulled up on a bicycle and started firing into the car's passenger side, striking a 37-year-old man in the chest. He was taken to Kings County Hospital, where he died.
But that was not the only in-car shooting of the night. At 11:37 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens and found a 32-year-old man in the back seat of a car with gunshots to the neck and chest. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he died. Another man, 28, later came into the same hospital and said he'd been shot in the car as well.
While that was unfolding, there was yet another car-related murder. At 11:39 p.m. in Bronx, cops answered a 911 call at East Gun Hill Road and Seymour Avenue and found a man, 30, inside a car with multiple stab wounds; he died at the scene. Police say he was in a fight with another man, got stabbed, then got in the car and tried to drive off before succumbing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/3-people-murdered-in-cars-in-45-minutes-in-another-violent-nyc-night/3764505/ | 2022-07-07T12:49:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/3-people-murdered-in-cars-in-45-minutes-in-another-violent-nyc-night/3764505/ |
What to Know
- The U.S. is in the midst of its largest-ever monkeypox virus disease outbreak, and New York City accounts for about a fifth of all cases
- Monkeypox is most often spread through direct contact with a rash or sores of someone who has the virus. It can also spread through contact with clothing, bedding and other items used by a contagious person
- The JYNNEOS vaccine has been approved by the FDA for the prevention of monkeypox in people ages 18 and older; it is given as two doses, at least four weeks apart
New York City health officials are clarifying guidance around who should get vaccinated against monkeypox amid a largest-ever U.S. outbreak that shows no signs of slowing -- and that has seen the five boroughs drive about a fifth of all cases.
The health department is expected to expound Thursday upon its just-revealed Phase 1 strategy to deploy the coveted vaccine to the most at-risk New Yorkers. It comes a day after the city received a fresh batch of 6,000 monkeypox vaccine doses and pledged to open more appointments, which had been futile pending the arrival of more vials.
An "unfortunate glitch," though, made the appointments available prematurely, prompting a flood of confusion and a flurry of apologies from city health officials as they worked to correct the problem. Appointments made erroneously will be honored.
No additional appointments are expected to open until early next week.
"Vaccine supply is currently low. Appointments will be made available on a rolling basis and based on available supply," an announcement on the city health website reads. "If you have been informed by the Health Department that you are a close contact of someone who has monkeypox, we will provide you with instructions about where to get vaccinated. Do not make a vaccination appointment yourself."
Thursday's announcement is also expected to focus on raising awareness around the disease typically confined to the African continent and around testing, as New York City looks to make access to preventive care and treatment more widely available.
One vaccine clinic has already been opened at the Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, though no appointments have been available. That location, along with another at the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic (2238 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan), will be open on Thursday for appointments only. A third site, located at the Corona Sexual Health Clinic, is expected to open later this month.
JYNNEOS is the FDA-approved monkeypox vaccine, but the United States supply is limited right now, despite some reserves being released from the federal stockpile.
At this point, eligibility in New York City is limited to "gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men and transgender, gender non-conforming or gender non-binary persons ages 18 and older who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days," under the guidelines released by the health department. Learn more here.
The next round of federally allocated monkeypox vaccine doses is expected later in July, city health officials said, and pledged more appointments would go online soon.
"Providing vaccine for New Yorkers at highest risk of transmission will ensure more New Yorkers are protected against monkeypox," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said in a statement. "The city will continue to work with the federal government to secure additional doses."
As of Thursday, New York City has reported 119 presumed cases of monkeypox, accounting for 19.6% of the 605 United States total reported by the CDC.
While monkeypox is contagious and rare in the United States, health officials say the risk to the general public is quite low. And this isn't COVID all over again.
As opposed to the early days of the COVID pandemic, when there was no effective treatment, there are already multiple vaccines that work against the orthopoxvirus that causes monkeypox. It's just a matter, again, of ensuring sufficient supply.
That said, there is new evidence the virus may be circulating among people who don't have symptoms, potentially suggesting infections are more widespread than understood.
How Do You Catch Monkeypox?
The CDC issued new monkeypox guidance as the number of suspected cases nationwide boomed, marking America's largest-ever outbreak of monkeypox, which typically has been confined to other continents.
While the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, people are urged to avoid close contact with those who are sick, including those with skin or genital lesions, as well as sick or dead animals. Anyone displaying symptoms, like unexplained skin rash or lesions, should reach out to their healthcare providers for guidance.
It is also advised to avoid eating meat that comes from wild game or using products (such as creams, powders or lotions) that come from wild animals from Africa.
What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/are-you-eligible-for-monkeypox-vaccine-in-nyc-what-to-know-where-to-go-and-more/3764591/ | 2022-07-07T12:49:08 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/are-you-eligible-for-monkeypox-vaccine-in-nyc-what-to-know-where-to-go-and-more/3764591/ |
New restrictions have breweries in New Jersey bubbling over.
Legislation issued by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) that went into effect on July 1 has breweries and other legislators upset because it places new restrictions on the beverage companies.
The new legislation brings new conditions to breweries licensees, including the number of events they can host and attend each year. Microbreweries can have up to 25 on-site events and 52 private parties each year. Breweries can attend up to 12 off-site events.
The new law also requires breweries to give a walking or virtual tour of the facility before allowing patrons to consume alcohol. In addition, there is to be no food served, or any coordination with, mobile food trucks.
The ABC says its intention is to "increase stability in the alcoholic beverage marketplace and to foster realistic competition that ultimately will benefit all residents of the State."
Kat Garrity, who along with her husband operate the Death of the Fox Brewery and Coffehouse, said the legislation will have the opposite effect.
“They are crippling the breweries by telling us we can’t have events, we can’t do fun things. Why is anyone going to want to come here? They’re trying to make an environment that no one wants to come to," Garrity said.
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Breweries across the state, including Death of the Fox Brewing Company, are calling for a change in the legislation, asking patrons to call their senators.
New Jersey Senator Michael Testa, a Republican from Vineland, plans to introduce legislation countering the new law.
“The fact that the government can come in and micromanage how breweries can operate is offensive enough. But further restricting their ability to innovate and be successful is unconscionable and requires the legislature to counter the actions of these unelected bureaucrats,” Testa said in a news release. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-brewers-frothing-over-new-restrictions/3764593/ | 2022-07-07T12:49:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-brewers-frothing-over-new-restrictions/3764593/ |
MARGATE — Ken Adelman and his girlfriend, Stephanie Kneble, like to ride their bikes around town to go to the grocery store, or even go out for a bite to eat, but it’s not because they want the exercise.
It’s because parking here in the summer months can be awful on Absecon Island, which is home to Atlantic City, as well as the “Downbeach” communities of Ventnor, Longport and Margate.
Residents familiar with the shore towns here say finding parking on weekends or on big summer holidays is a motorized game of musical chairs. On weekends, side streets quickly fill up with crawling cars as motorists circle the block waiting for a departing vehicle. In Atlantic City, where millions of tourists visit the casinos annually, parking is plentiful, if pricey. But south of the casino resort, Downbeach residents, visitors and officials have accepted the fact that their communities never have enough parking for everyone.
“Parking has been tight, but it’s always been this way for as long as I can remember,” said Kneble, 27, who was born and raised in Margate.
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“I think now it’s because Margate is starting to get more popular,” said Adelman.
In neighboring Ventnor at a city council meeting last month, several residents also complained about parking problems in different variations.
Chuck Johnson, a Ventnor resident who lives in a business district, voiced his concerns about there being no free parking in his neighborhood, and that all the parking spots available in his neighborhood were metered parking.
Ventnor city officials noted that the meters were there to deter people from parking there all day. The city also unveiled this spring a parking app designed to improve enforcement and help keep turnover of parking spots in popular areas.
Margate is also using the same mobile parking meter app.
Although the year-round population in Margate has slowly decreased over the years, according to data from the United States Census Bureau, the beach town gets the most visitors and short-term residents during the summer.
And with the holiday weekend approaching, that only means more problems.
“On the weekends and holidays, parking is much worse,” said Andrew Gillman, from Margate, who watches the parking lot on South Essex Avenue for Robert’s Place, a small, popular bar and restaurant on Atlantic Ave. “The cops are giving people more tickets than they have all summer.”
Gillman and other residents, said that the hardest parts to find parking during tourist season were on Atlantic Ave, which is a block away from the beach, and beach blocks located steps away from the sand.
Other locations residents pointed out that were hard to find parking at were busy businesses on Ventnor Avenue, particularly near Casel’s Marketplace, the Wawa, or other popular places like Tomatoes on Amherst Avenue.
“Hubs of people means parking is always going to be tight,” said Kneble, who noted it’s worth riding her bike everywhere to avoid the parking hassle, while also avoiding the people walking in and out of the street.
Kneble said the parking situation is so bad, that she’s seen that residents are resorting to using electric bikes and golf carts instead of driving big cars and trucks to maneuver around the parking problem.
Ventnor resident, Andy Lowe, suggested solution introduced during the Ventnor city council meeting last month was to offer residents a residential parking permit, or a beach block parking permit for those interested.
Gillman said sometimes visitors get annoyed, rude and even disrespectful towards him when they find out the parking lot he guards is for Robert’s Place only, and suggested there be more public parking lots and spaces in general.
Kneble said she didn’t even know if there was a possibility to solve Margate’s parking issue since she noted the city couldn’t limit the amount of people wanting to visit the city, and park in it. She also noted the shore town didn’t have the space for it, and said electric bikes and golf carts were alternative routes to get past finding parking.
Adelman said he had a different way on how the city could approach the parking situation.
“Listen, I don’t have a golf cart, but hear me out,” said Adelman. “Since everyone’s getting those electric bikes and golf carts, Ventnor Avenue should have angled parking spots for golf carts.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/parking-in-margate-taking-a-new-turn/article_9fc10414-f97b-11ec-9db1-2b1bcf6213b4.html | 2022-07-07T12:54:58 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/parking-in-margate-taking-a-new-turn/article_9fc10414-f97b-11ec-9db1-2b1bcf6213b4.html |
Roanoke County – Roanoke County Police have blocked traffic near Challenger Avenue and Valley Gateway Boulevard due to a two-vehicle crash.
According to Sgt. Brown, the call came in at 6:40 a.m.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.
There is a detour in place but drivers can expect delays in the area.
We’re working for you to get more information about what led to the crash and when the roadway is expected to be back open. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/07/delays-expected-after-two-vehicle-crash-blocks-traffic/ | 2022-07-07T13:08:11 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/07/delays-expected-after-two-vehicle-crash-blocks-traffic/ |
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When we pulled up to the gate of a wide-open, grassy field tucked away at the dead end of a dirt road, I tried to check my phone to make sure we were in the right spot. But, as I’d been told would happen by the space’s owner, I had no service. Luckily I had saved a few screenshots of the listing and quickly identified a lone tree stump and some dog balls scattered around. I knew I was in the right place.
That place was a gated field in Montara I booked on Sniffspot, the Airbnb for finding your dog a private space to play. I had spent $20 to let my mini schnauzer be the king of this field near the coast of San Mateo County for an hour, sniffing and fetching to his heart’s content, undistracted by random dogs coming up to sniff his butt. Though Archer, a 22-pound frequent SFGATE contributor, plopped down under a tree after just 20 minutes, he said his overall experience was positive.
San Francisco is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, with plenty of off-leash areas and parks for dogs to explore, but for dogs that are shy or reactive — or for people who don’t want to deal with dog park banter — having a private space to enjoy can feel like salvation.
Courtney Beck, a Sniffspot host in Oakland, has two dogs of her own that she said love going to the dog park. But, she said she knows plenty of dogs that aren’t able to enjoy those spaces and they still deserve to be off-leash to exercise. Her brother told her about Sniffspot about a year and a half ago, and she thought her yard in West Oakland would be perfect for hosting. She put her space on the platform and almost immediately started getting bookings.
“We don't use our yard very often,” Beck said. “I thought, what a great way to help people who can't take their dog to a dog park or they just don't want to go to a dog park. People are just really appreciative that they can take their dog somewhere where they feel safe.”
Her yard is fully fenced in and she put a keypad lock on the side gate for guests to use. After hosting for more than a year, she has many people who use the space regularly, including one woman who comes weekly with her three dogs. She said she typically gets two to three bookings per week and makes about $100 a month. While it’s not a lot of extra money, she said, it helps with upkeep of the yard, and she’s just glad to give dog owners another place to go.
She’s never had a negative experience with a visitor or their dog, and she said she’s surprised more homes in the area aren’t listing their space. The Bay Area is pretty sparse on listings — as of publishing, there was only one in San Francisco and just four in Oakland.
Sniffspot founder David Adams said that the Bay Area has been slow to grow, but that’s not uncommon for dense cities where not everyone owns a car. When Adams first started the service in 2018 in Seattle, he thought most of his customers would be people like him — people that live in high-rise apartments looking for a place for their dog to play. What he quickly found was that 70% of their users have yards of their own. “It’s not a yard replacement, it’s a walk replacement,” Adams explained, noting that taking your dog to a new environment allows them to act more as they used to before they were largely domesticated and living in cities.
The company now has more than 2,000 Sniffspots listed worldwide, and Adams said they’re growing steadily every year. He said ideally he’d love for everyone to be within walking distance of a Sniffspot, and he thinks it’s just a matter of time before the Bay Area has many more hosts, especially since they’re so familiar with platforms like Airbnb.
Just like Airbnb, or Swimply, which allows users to rent people’s private pools, hosts set their rates, and Sniffspot takes 22% of the sale. Sniffspot takes care of customer service and provides liability insurance for hosts.
Robyn Heller had a friend visiting her Oakland home with her dog a few years ago and the friend asked her if she had heard of Sniffspot. She hadn’t, so her friend encouraged her to try it since she had an ideal space. Heller said she figured “why not?” and almost three years later she’s consistently renting out her backyard to furry guests on average 10 times each week.
Companies like Sniffspot aren’t anomalies anymore, Heller said, and people are becoming more and more comfortable with experiences like this. She has 178 reviews and a 5-star average for her fully fenced-in backyard in the Glenview neighborhood.
“I'm not doing this to make a ton of money. I want it to be accessible for people,” Heller said. “I have a good job, this is really just to provide the service.” Heller charges $10 per dog per hour and said she averages about $200 to $300 a month.
Her backyard also has a table and chairs that guests can use while their dogs run around. Some people have even booked the space for a few hours and had a picnic while the dogs played. She also once hosted a dog birthday party. While Heller doesn’t have a dog herself — she has two cats — she said after hosting so many dogs over the years, she thinks she’ll get one soon.
After our time was up, I closed the iron gate to the field in Montara and headed back to the city, Archer panting happily in the back seat, hanging his tiny head out of the window. We’re fortunate to live in such a dog-loving city with plenty of off-leash space, but for a shy guy like mine, an hour without someone trying to sniff your butt is heaven. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sniffspot-airbnb-for-dogs-17287874.php | 2022-07-07T13:15:15 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sniffspot-airbnb-for-dogs-17287874.php |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Friday and Saturday night a special dinner is being hosted under the stars at Mt. Hood.
The upcoming Stargazer Dinner lets guests to gaze into the stars while enjoying some delicious food!
Kohr Harlan checked out Mt. Hood Meadows to show the view diners can expect at this stellar event. | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-stargaze-while-enjoying-dinner-at-mt-hood/ | 2022-07-07T13:26:41 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-stargaze-while-enjoying-dinner-at-mt-hood/ |
It’s Chocolate Day, so indulge your sweet tooth. We like ours dark, with hazelnuts ... hint hint.
Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is now open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.
The free Bristol Woodstock concert series features Donnell Reed (country, blues, contemporary, performing from 6 to 8 this evening. The concerts take place Thursday nights, through Aug. 4, in Bristol Woods County Park, 9800 160th Ave. For more details, “like” Kenosha County Parks on Facebook.
The new season of “Music & More” concerts continues today. The free concerts are noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in Racine at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. For more details, see the story in today’s Get Out & About entertainment section.
In Milwaukee, Summerfest starts its final weekend today, with 12 stages of music and lots of food and other activities. If you go between noon and 6 p.m. today, you’ll get in for $5 for “Throwback Thursday.” For more details, go to summerfest.com. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-thursday-july-7/article_f9200e44-fccb-11ec-88ee-776cbf2ba2b2.html | 2022-07-07T13:26:44 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-thursday-july-7/article_f9200e44-fccb-11ec-88ee-776cbf2ba2b2.html |
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Election season is heating up in Michigan. In Genesee County, there was a question at one time just who would be in charge of the election.
Clerk John Gleason is facing charges of witness tampering and Election Supervisor Kathy Funk was charged with tampering with ballots and placed on leave. Neither will be playing a role in the August election.
"He has no part at all in the elections, as directed by the State of Michigan Bureau of Elections. She was put on paid- excuse me, unpaid- administrative leave," said Chief Deputy Clerk Leslie Raleigh.
She said Genesee County Clerk John Gleason placed Funk on leave shortly after her arrest in March. She was charged with tampering with ballots in the 2020 primary in her role in Flint Township.
In May, Gleason was charged with witness tampering. Raleigh said that while Gleason continues most of his duties as clerk, all electoral duties have transferred to her office.
"I have certainly accepted those responsibilities. I take them seriously and I am happy to serve the county," she said.
With added responsibilities comes the occasional complication.
"Because of redistricting this year, the state of Michigan did not open that software to us until two and a half weeks late. We were late getting ballots delivered by a few days," Raleigh said.
Nevertheless, representatives of organizations with ballot initiatives said they feel confident in the county's voter turnout.
Mark Rankin is director of Genesee County's MSU Extension, which has a millage to continue funding its services on the ballot in August.
"I think in some ways, people are more interested in what's going on in politics and with some of the elections. In some ways, it may cause more people to be aware and get involved," Rankin said.
Genesee County Parks and Recreation also has a millage on the ballot. Barry June, the director, doesn't have concerns about what is happening in the Clerk's Office. He just hopes people show up to vote.
"I just hope that everyone in Genesee County will turn out and register their opinion and vote," said June.
Primary elections are Aug. 2, so there's still time to register and learn what's on the ballot. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/clerk-says-gleason-and-funk-are-not-involved-in-election/article_1acb2d68-fd7a-11ec-9df7-afaac6bd4171.html | 2022-07-07T13:27:46 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/clerk-says-gleason-and-funk-are-not-involved-in-election/article_1acb2d68-fd7a-11ec-9df7-afaac6bd4171.html |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - More police patrols are coming to downtown Flint.
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved funding on Wednesday for five new positions in the Genesee County Sheriff's Office to take part in Operation Arrowhead.
The three new deputies and two new sergeants will focus on responding to 911 calls in a five square mile area around downtown Flint.
The county's patrols will supplement police presence from the Flint Police Department, Michigan State Police, University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety and Mott Community College Department of Public Safety.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said talks about adding patrols to downtown Flint started after a shooting at the Flat Lot over Memorial Day weekend.
Officers began offering extra patrols with Operation Arrowhead ahead of Independence Day weekend. The plan has funding to continue for an entire year. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/genesee-county-approves-funding-for-additional-police-presence-in-downtown-flint/article_1155e6f2-fdf1-11ec-80f6-932e742f5c55.html | 2022-07-07T13:27:52 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/genesee-county-approves-funding-for-additional-police-presence-in-downtown-flint/article_1155e6f2-fdf1-11ec-80f6-932e742f5c55.html |
The Oregon Coast Music Association will bring back a full-orchestra concert season this July. As the community is recovering from the past two pandemic ravaged years, the festival celebration will feature a variety of live music.
Opening with a free concert at Mingus Park on July 16, other performances venues include the OIMB Boat House, 7 Devils Brew Pub, Shore Acres Gardens, and three full orchestra concerts at Marshfield High School.
More information on all of the concerts can be found at oregoncoastmusic.org. On sale now, tickets can be purchased online, by visiting the OCMA office at 235 Anderson Ave (Coos Art Museum) or by phoning 541-267-0938.
The 2022 schedule includes:
Bay Area Concert Band Festival Kickoff
Saturday, July 16 @ noon, Mingus Park, Coos Bay. Free
Darrell Grant Piano Jazz
Sunday, July 17 @ 2 pm, OIMB Boat House. Reception by Black Market Gourmet. $50
Slocan Ramblers
Tuesday, July 19 @ 7 pm, 7 Devils Pub, Coos Bay. $20
Brass, Reeds, Strings and Song
Saturday, July 23 @ noon, Shore Acres State Park, Charleston. Parking $5.
Adam Stern Previews Festival Concerts
Monday, July 25 @ noon, Coos Bay Public Library. Free
Orchestra Concert I
Tuesday, July 26 @ 7:30 pm, Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. $20/$25.
Adam Stern Previews the Pops
Wednesday, July 27 @ noon, Coos Bay Public Library. Free.
Youth Workshop @ Pops Rehearsal
Thursday, July 28 @ 10 am, Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. Free with registration
Pops Concert
Thursday, July 28 @ 7:30 pm, Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. $20/$25.
Adam Stern Previews the Saturday Orchestra Concert
Friday, July 26 @ noon, Coos Bay Public Library. Free.
Orchestra Concert II
Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30 pm, Marshfield HS Auditorium, Coos Bay. $20/$25. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/ocma-to-bring-orchestra-music-back-to-coos-bay/article_7aca802c-fc96-11ec-948e-f3ad1dfaafc7.html | 2022-07-07T13:29:30 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/ocma-to-bring-orchestra-music-back-to-coos-bay/article_7aca802c-fc96-11ec-948e-f3ad1dfaafc7.html |
The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board customer lobby and drive-thru will be closed for customer and employee safety upgrades until approximately July 29.
During the lobby closure, customers will be able to access customer service representatives at the Water Board Service Center in the eastern entryway door opposite the main lobby to make payments or for any customer account maintenance needs. The location of the temporary entrance will be clearly marked. Service center hours will remain Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers will also be able to make payments or service their accounts by calling the office at (541) 267-3128 or by accessing their website www.cbnbh2o.com. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/water-board-lobby-to-remain-closed/article_36156540-fc97-11ec-b5bd-cb0405998228.html | 2022-07-07T13:29:32 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/water-board-lobby-to-remain-closed/article_36156540-fc97-11ec-b5bd-cb0405998228.html |
Bus shelter murals, the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives' latest project, encourage parents to be their child's 'first teachers'
Say goodbye to restless, squirming youngsters at the bus stop.
Milwaukee children and families now have something fun and educational to do while waiting for the bus.
Twenty-four Milwaukee County Public Transit bus shelters around city will soon be adorned with colorful, interactive murals as part of the city's Office of Early Childhood Initiatives' "Pop Spots" mural program.
The murals are the latest of OECI's many efforts to promote early childhood learning and literacy in Milwaukee's public spaces through its Mighty Small Moments campaign.
The campaign encourages parents to prepare their young children for success in school by incorporating simple, educational activities into their daily routines.
The murals will direct parents to engage their children in a variety of activities including counting, reading, storytelling, physical activity, and identifying shapes, colors and food.
The collection of murals includes designs in both English and Spanish, and some even feature cultural elements significant to the bus shelter's location, said Gary Mueller, creative director of Serve Marketing, the nonprofit advertising agency that helped design the murals.
The first mural was unveiled last week at a bus shelter on the city's northwest side at the intersection of West Silver Spring Drive and North 64th Street. It depicts a young boy and his father preparing to ride the bus. The illustration is accompanied by a short story.
According to Milwaukee Public Schools senior director of curriculum and instruction Felicia Saffold, this first mural promotes language development by encouraging children to engage with a story. Reading a story with your child also strengthens the parent-child bond, Saffold said.
Ultimately, the goal of the mural project is to create accessible learning spaces, especially for children ages 5 and under.
Saffold said this age group represents a "critical window for development" and is an important time to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Four of the murals will be near MPS schools.
According to the 2018-2019 MPS District Report Card, more than 57% of economically disadvantaged MPS students achieved below basic proficiency in English language arts.
Statistics like these are why, when Office of Early Childhood Initiatives director Dea Wright began working with MCTS to decide on locations for the murals, she prioritized under-resourced ZIP codes where she said children are more likely to have a smaller vocabulary and fewer reading skills when entering kindergarten.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who was the primary sponsor of the legislation that created the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives when he was 2nd District Alderman, praised the mural project.
"Good things come when kids in Milwaukee are ready to succeed academically early on in their lives ... but (this program) is also good for the entire community," he said. "Success in school then leads to success later on in a career, and that's great for our economy. When young people do well in school … that’s great for public safety."
Wright cited the work of Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman, who found that for every dollar invested in quality early childhood education programs, taxpayers save up to $16.
Heckman's research showed that children who receive early childhood education opportunities are more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to become involved in the juvenile justice system or need special education services.
However, children do not need to be enrolled in a top-notch daycare program to reap these benefits. Simple activities like singing, talking and reading with a young child can make a big difference, Wright said.
Creating 'Mighty Small Moments'
OECI opened with Wright as director in 2018. Soon after, she started the Mighty Small Moment campaign, which includes the mural project.
Mighty Small Moments advocates for the importance of talking, reading, singing and playing with children ages three and under.
Studies show these activities increase a child's vocabulary which in turn makes learning to read easier when they enter school. The better a student reads early on in school, the more likely they are to graduate from high school.
According to the OECI website, "even short bursts of brain-boosting interactions can make a big difference."
This is why Mighty Small Moments urges parents to take advantage of small, everyday moments — like waiting in line, doing laundry or walking to the bus stop — and turn them into opportunities to engage with their children.
"We have to imagine our city splattered with things where parents can be their child's first teacher," Wright said.
In September 2019, OECI opened Milwaukee's first "Read, Play and Learn" public early learning space at Riverworks Coin Laundry on Holton Street.
The space offers various levels of books and literacy materials, allowing parents and caregivers to read with their children while doing laundry. It was created in partnership with the LaundryCares Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to promoting early learning at laundromats — and Too Small to Fail, the early childhood initiative of the Clinton Foundation.
Tratavia Hardmon, a mother of four and a member of the OECI Family Advisory Board, said in a Common Council meeting last week that she appreciates that her children are able to play and learn while she does laundry.
“A lot of families are busy like myself, so we don’t get a lot of one-on-one time where we can sit down and talk (to our children) and interact with them," Hardmon said. "I think Mighty Small Moments creates those moments for families like mine.”
Following the success of the laundromat space, OECI introduced similar educational waiting spaces to the Keenan Health Center, the Marcia Coggs Center, the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, and other WIC clinics and community spaces.
Wright said patrons and employees of many of these locations report that children have been better behaved and less disruptive since the introduction of the educational spaces.
"(Without the educational spaces), I've seen children at the DMV literally crawling under chairs and playing chase. Other people get annoyed, and it's not safe," Wright said. "If children are going to be in these spaces ... you have to have something to engage them."
Although some of the educational spaces are still being reassembled after being removed to comply with pandemic restrictions, Mueller — the creative director of the mural project — said, including the bus shelter murals, there are now 33 interactive public learning spaces located throughout the city.
Of course, Wright thinks there can never be enough of these spaces.
"I think parents have to see these until they're like 'Ugh, everywhere I go someone's telling me to talk, read, share, love,'" she said. "Then, they won't have to think twice, it just becomes second nature."
More:Muskego educators stopped from teaching book about WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans
More:MPS looks at requiring seniors to fill out FAFSA as way to nudge them toward higher education | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/07/07/milwaukee-bus-shelter-murals-promote-literacy-and-parental-involvement/7756846001/ | 2022-07-07T13:30:34 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/07/07/milwaukee-bus-shelter-murals-promote-literacy-and-parental-involvement/7756846001/ |
CALDWELL, Idaho —
Caldwell Police Department (CPD) are searching for a missing mother and daughter.
Dawna and Gabrielle Roe were last seen on June 30 before heading out for a camping trip.
Dawn drives a light blue 2004 Toyota Sienna van with Idaho license plates 2CVE942. CPD said the vehicle was last seen on Westbound I-84 near Fruitland.
Dawn Faye Roe is 52-years-old, 5’10” 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Gabrielle Michelle Roe is 16 years old, 4’7” and 80 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
According to CPD, there is concern for both Dawna and Gabrielle's safety.
CPD is asking anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of Dawna or Gabrielle to contact Caldwell PD detective Bridget Kernan at 208-455-4516 or Bkernan@cityofcaldwell.org.
Watch more crime news:
See the latest Treasure Valley crime news in our YouTube playlist: | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/caldwell-police-looking-missing-mother-daughter/277-0c667d20-23b9-4c0b-9b7a-b9cc2153f6ad | 2022-07-07T13:40:48 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/caldwell-police-looking-missing-mother-daughter/277-0c667d20-23b9-4c0b-9b7a-b9cc2153f6ad |
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade nearly two weeks ago, Treasure Valley urology centers are seeing an increase in the number of people taking action to help avoid unwanted pregnancies.
"Initially, we didn't see any difference through June," said Dr. John Greer, a urologist with Idaho Urology Institute. "But we are now seeing a pretty significant upswing in the number of consults for vasectomies, as well as scheduled procedures."
Greer said from the preliminary numbers of the Institute's first week and a half since the decision, they are seeing about a 60% increase.
"It very well may be more than a 60% increase," Greer said. "It's hard to look at just a single week there to determine that."
This week alone they have had 67 consultations, which is more than six times the number of consultations they had during the first week of last July.
"The majority of men that get vasectomies are still in the child-rearing age (25-45 year-olds)," Greer said. "Their wives are still at the age where they can conceive, and therefore they need the protection of a vasectomy to prevent future pregnancies."
Located just up the street from the Institute is Treasure Valley Urology, where Urologist Dr. Jared Heiner said he's seeing similar trends.
"Maybe 10 or 14 days ago, our schedulers at the end of the day commented, 'Wow we sure saw a ton of people calling in for vasectomies today,'" Heiner said. "That night we saw the headline about the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe V. Wade. Since then there's been quite an increase in the volume of people calling interested about getting a vasectomy."
Heiner said before the SCOTUS decision, he typically performed 10-15 vasectomies in a week. Now he is seeing double that number and expects to see the same over the next month.
"Younger couples in their 30s is kind of the big demographic that's pursuing that," Heiner said. He added a majority of the people that called or scheduled an appointment do not have kids, do not plan to have kids or are already parents that do not want to have a larger family.
Both the urologist centers expect to schedule vasectomies more than normal for the next few months.
"We are rapidly getting booked up with appointments," Greer said. "But that being said, given the current political climate, we're adjusting accordingly to make sure that we can handle the increased volume."
However, the urologists do not agree on how long trends will continue into the fall.
"I think the further away we go get from this recent news of the supreme court decision, I think that it'll taper back down to normal," Heiner said.
"As more people become aware of the ramifications of what's happening politically. We anticipate that number may grow," Greer said.
Both Greer and Heiner are reminding those considering a vasectomy that the reversal procedure is not always 100 percent successful and effective. They urge people to strongly consider the decision if someone chooses to get a vasectomy.
Those looking for more information on vasectomies can visit Idaho Urology Insitute's website or text 'VAS' to 474747 for more information about Treasure Valley Urology.
Watch more Local News:
See the latest news from around the Treasure Valley and the Gem State in our YouTube playlist: | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/treasure-valley-urologists-increase-vasectomy-appointments/277-714608d4-2865-4f95-9d09-2c9db714e083 | 2022-07-07T13:40:54 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/treasure-valley-urologists-increase-vasectomy-appointments/277-714608d4-2865-4f95-9d09-2c9db714e083 |
HOMEWOOD, Calif. — Michael Sickle of Sacramento woke up on the Fourth of July like he does every morning, but what happened next was far from ordinary...
“Come to find out a bear had broken into my car. Looked to me like it had gotten stuck in there and freaked out and completely tore apart the interior of my vehicle,” said Sickle.
He and his family were staying at their cabin in Homewood on Lake Tahoe. It's something they’ve done for decades, so they’re no stranger to bear-proofing their belongings.
“We've gotten all the bear box protections, precautions,” explained Sickle. “We always take all the food out of our vehicles… we try to keep our cars completely free of gum, anything, any sort of fragrance. It still never fails. The bears seem like they're getting more confident and less afraid of us."
His sister, Mackenzie Sickle, posted the video to Instagram.
“A lot of people are shocked and asking questions like, 'Oh my gosh, a bear did that?' And it's like, 'Yeah!'" she said.
Her family spotted a big black bear in their neighborhood the day before. Although they don’t know if it was the same one who broke into the truck, it's just one more reminder bears are out and about in Tahoe-area neighborhoods.
“We just want to keep people aware and safety is big when you're in Tahoe,” she said.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) says Tahoe visitors should dispose of garbage properly, using bear-proof bins; never approach a bear; don’t leave food in your vehicle, and do not feed the bears -- it’s actually illegal.
CDFW Supervising Wildlife Biologist Jason Holley said while 2022 is shaping up to be a typical year for bear activity, holiday weekends during the summer are when the department normally sees an uptick in bear activity since more visitors mean more trash for the bears to be attracted to.
“It makes sad evolutionary sense that they’d get their calories for the day in someone’s garbage or kitchen, if left unattended, versus foraging the forest looking for grubs, berries or grasses,” Holley said, adding it usually takes bears hours to forage for their daily calorie need, whereas they can achieve the same goal with one garbage can in a matter of minutes.
The CDFW has a site for bear tips here.
If you’re wondering about the truck, Sickle says it still runs.
“I had to drive it home, which was very loud with the sunroof wide open,” he said.
He has insurance and is in the process of filing a claim. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bear-rips-interior-of-mans-truck-to-shreds/103-0c8d6ec0-6c98-4494-8dc3-10d4f4f6feaa | 2022-07-07T13:49:29 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bear-rips-interior-of-mans-truck-to-shreds/103-0c8d6ec0-6c98-4494-8dc3-10d4f4f6feaa |
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