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Washington Township man charged with selling cocaine
A 22-year-old Washington Township man is facing charges in connection with allegedly selling drugs in his home, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
Undercover deputies with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team received information Kyle Nowak was distributing cocaine from a home on Van Dyke, representatives said in a statement.
They executed a search warrant at the residence on Wednesday. During the search, deputies found 41 grams of cocaine, multiple items used for packaging narcotics, multiple firearm magazines, ammunition and about $3,600 in cash, according to the release.
A firearm and 9mm handgun registered to Nowak were found, along with a .22 caliber rifle not in his name, county officials said.
Deputies arrested Nowak on Wednesday. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office charged him with delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance less than 50 grams, a felony, and controlled substance/maintaining a drug house, a misdemeanor,.
He was arraigned Thursday through the 42-1 District Court in Romeo. Bond was set at $3,000.
Nowak is scheduled to return to court at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday for a probable cause conference. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2022/07/18/washington-township-man-charged-selling-cocaine/10092945002/ | 2022-07-19T03:59:35 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2022/07/18/washington-township-man-charged-selling-cocaine/10092945002/ |
ASTORIA, Ore. (KOIN) — Coast Guard crews made a rescue approximately 57 miles offshore of Newport on Monday after a man suffered a medical emergency.
The Coast Guard says that watchstanders at the 13th District Command Center received a report Saturday night of a 29-year-old man who had suffered a stroke while he was aboard the vessel Malto Hope, approximately 1,000 miles west of the Oregon coast.
The watchstanders recommended the ship transit closer to shore for it to be within range of a medical evacuation from a Coast Guard helicopter.
When the vessel was within response range, watchstanders directed the launch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from the Coast Guard’s facility in Newport to make the rescue.
After arriving at the scene on Monday just after 10:30 a.m., the aircrew was able to get the man in the helicopter and take him to emergency medical services in stable condition. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/man-rescued-by-coast-guard-after-suffering-stroke-57-miles-offshore/ | 2022-07-19T04:01:53 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/man-rescued-by-coast-guard-after-suffering-stroke-57-miles-offshore/ |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland West Side Lions Club is giving away backpacks and school supplies on July 30.
These school supplies will be given out to Kindergarten through 12th graders.
Supplies will be given out starting at 9 a.m. and will go until 11 a.m. or while supplies last.
This year the giveaway will be done in a drive-through format. Cars will enter from Cedar Springs Drive or Thomason Drive and exit onto Midland Drive.
Children must be in the car in order to receive supplies.
For more information you can call 432-559-6874 or visit the Lions Club Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/lions-club-free-school-supplies/513-0e4c74a7-e147-44a3-8b9c-9e7a049b650f | 2022-07-19T04:08:43 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/lions-club-free-school-supplies/513-0e4c74a7-e147-44a3-8b9c-9e7a049b650f |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Hamhocks of Midland Community Theatre will be hosting a free showing of "Back to the Future" at the Yucca Theatre.
This free event will start at 7:30 p.m. on July 25.
Popcorn, candy and beer will be for sale as well.
For more information you can click or tap here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-community-theatre-summer-movie-monday/513-1f15b111-781d-4af4-b98f-a498ac8505d7 | 2022-07-19T04:08:49 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-community-theatre-summer-movie-monday/513-1f15b111-781d-4af4-b98f-a498ac8505d7 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Museum of the Southwest has been holding Sci-Fridays in the Dome Theater at the Planetarium.
On July 22, it will be showing "The Martian".
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets are free for museum members and $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided.
To purchase tickets, you can click or tap here.
For more information on events the Museum of the Southwest is holding you can visit the website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/museum-of-the-southwest-the-martian-sci-friday/513-2718b98d-8fe9-47ca-95c8-3ad0cce8468a | 2022-07-19T04:08:55 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/museum-of-the-southwest-the-martian-sci-friday/513-2718b98d-8fe9-47ca-95c8-3ad0cce8468a |
ODESSA, Texas — On Saturday, the West Texas Warbirds' game against the Dallas Prime ended in a massive brawl that included players, coaches and fans.
The fight was a result of "chippy" play that started in the arena, then spilled into the stands. Now, the Odessa Police Department is investigating.
The Warbirds released a statement saying that their organization is not the center of the investigation.
"We can confirm that as of right now no Warbirds players, coaches, or staff are subjects of the investigations," the team posted on its Facebook page.
There have currently been no arrests made and no hospitalizations. Warbirds President and Managing Partner Leif Kertis said the organization is taking steps to increase safety.
One way is to try to switch leagues, which the front office is in the process of working out.
This is all the information we currently have on the situation. We will update this story as we learn more. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/warbirds-brawl-leads-to-police-investigation/513-bdaf32e8-6edb-4a9b-9cd6-0d71ec81f86e | 2022-07-19T04:09:01 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/warbirds-brawl-leads-to-police-investigation/513-bdaf32e8-6edb-4a9b-9cd6-0d71ec81f86e |
Locals will now have to wait years before the corpse flower at the San Antonio Zoo blooms.
In a Facebook post on Monday night, the zoo said officials observed a sagging of the spadix, which is a sign that the flower will not bloom. The zoo, however, said the flower, known for its flesh-rotting smell, is still alive and may bloom in the next decade.
The zoo had been anticipating a bloom any day because the flower, which was named La Llorona, began to give off a "wet garbage" smell.
The endangered flower will remain on display for the next few days, and the zoo will continue to livestream La Llorona during that time.
"Beyond a life cycle lesson, this experience can also serve as general life lesson that even though you may not succeed on your first attempt, it doesn't mean you are a failure — you can still bloom in the future," Tim Morrow, the president and CEO of the zoo, said in a statement.
It would have been the first time a corpse flower has bloomed in San Antonio.
The flower is 20 years old and has never bloomed. The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in California gifted the flower to the zoo earlier this year. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Stinky-corpse-flower-will-not-bloom-17313530.php | 2022-07-19T04:15:20 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Stinky-corpse-flower-will-not-bloom-17313530.php |
Arizona lottery numbers, July 18
Associated Press
These Arizona lotteries were drawn Monday:
Pick 3
7-9-4
Fantasy 5
07-08-12-20-41
Estimated jackpot: $105,000
The Pick
02-08-13-23-24-34
Estimated jackpot: $1 million
Triple Twist
25-28-34-35-36-41
Estimated jackpot: $872,000
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $530 million
Powerball
14-34-36-50-58, Powerball: 5, Power Play: 3 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/18/arizona-lottery-numbers-july-18/10093758002/ | 2022-07-19T04:17:43 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/18/arizona-lottery-numbers-july-18/10093758002/ |
Private prisons lose power after storms in Eloy; prisoners report "stifling" conditions
Incarcerated people are reporting "stifling" conditions as two private prisons located in Eloy are without a main power source after recent storms.
On Monday night, the Department of Corrections confirmed the Red Rock Correctional Center was running on generator power, and "an additional industrial-sized generator is on-site and is expected to be operational within the next few hours" at the La Palma Correctional Center "to provide the power needed to run the A/C units there."
Both facilities are run by private prison operator CoreCivic and contracted by Arizona to house people in state custody. There were 1,868 prisoners at Red Rock and 952 prisoners at La Palma as of July 18. CoreCivic also houses people in the custody of the federal government.
Arizona signed a contract to transfer 2,706 prisoners from the state prison in Florence to the La Palma facility in December 2021, after Gov. Doug Ducey announced plans to shut down the Florence prison. The state is paying CoreCivic $85.12 per prisoner, per day for the contract, with a guaranteed minimum 90% occupancy rate.
"La Palma's preferred power was impacted due to last night's storm which also caused outages in the local community including Eloy, Arizona City and portions of Casa Grande," a DOC spokesperson said in an email. The spokesperson said power was not expected to be restored at La Palma until "early Wednesday morning."
"Red Rock is currently up and running on generator power until preferred power is also fully restored," the spokesperson said. "In the meantime, air conditioning is currently working in inmate cells. Ice is additionally being provided to inmates at each location."
But prisoners at both facilities, who spoke with The Arizona Republic and requested to remain anonymous, reported high temperatures and uncomfortable conditions. Like much of Arizona, temperatures in Eloy were well above 100 degrees Sunday and Monday, and expected to reach 110 Tuesday.
A prisoner at the La Palma prison said the facility had been without kitchen services, laundry and hot water since Sunday evening.
"They won't crack our doors for airflow, and they are keeping us locked in the stifling cells," he said.
An incarcerated man at the Red Rock facility said the power outage affected their ability to make phone calls and email with loved ones on their tablets.
"We have no phone calls, no TV, can't cook basically just sitting ducks," he said. "We been on lock down since last night. They are saying that it will be three days before they get power back on."
Another prisoner at Red Rock said it was so humid the floor of their cell was sweating.
Have a news tip on Arizona prisons? Reach the reporter at jjenkins@arizonarepublic.com or at 812-243-5582. Follow him on Twitter @JimmyJenkins.
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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County commissioners approved a budget Monday night that includes a raise for county employees and no tax increase.
The budget gives a $2,000 base raise for all county employees. The raise does not apply to teachers in Carter County Schools.
A measure to give an additional $4,000 bonus to county employees using American Rescue Plan funds was rejected.
Commissioners are still trying to figure out how to spend the full $11 million in COVID-19 stimulus funds, which must be spent by 2024. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-commission-approves-budget-with-county-employee-raises-no-tax-increase/ | 2022-07-19T04:22:37 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-commission-approves-budget-with-county-employee-raises-no-tax-increase/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City school leaders are expecting the student population of its only high school to grow, and that has brought questions about the campus’ capacity for growth and school security.
A joint meeting of the Johnson City Board of Education and Johnson City Commission determined the school system would hire an outside firm to be determined to conduct a study on the long-term size, security and traffic flow of Science Hill High School.
The study would help the district determine how those factors will change during expected population growth in Johnson City.
Johnson City City Manager Cathy Ball said to expect population growth of 20,000 in the city over the next 10 years.
That led to questions about the capacity of the building to handle hundreds of new students.
Dr. Steve Barnett, Johnson City Schools superintendent, said the current student population at Science Hill is about 2,200, but said a maximum would be around 2,500.
Ball was asked about the chance the district would need a second high school with such rapid population growth.
“If the limit is 2,500, I would say that’s a high possibility,” Ball said.
An additional study will look at those factors for elementary and middle schools, but Barnett said this study would be solely focused on Science Hill.
“To see, space availability, space on the campus, how much room do we have to grow on that campus, when will we need to look at other options for school at the secondary level.”
The Science Hill campus sits next to the city-owned Freedom Hall and has roads and walking trails winding throughout it. Barnett said that has led to questions about school security.
“To have a study by an outside group to come in, look at the campus, how can you really limit the access, but also have access for those who need it,” Barnett said.
Leaders agreed school buildings themselves were secure but said it is access to the grounds that has become a concern.
“The buildings are locked. Could we be doing more to better know who’s coming and going? Absolutely,” said Johnson City Mayor Joe Wise.
School leaders agreed to some security changes in the next month. Barnett said a gate and fencing on Cotty Jones Lane could be installed before the start of school. He said that road would be closed during school hours, but open before and after school.
Dr. Ginger Carter of the school board had concern about the popular walking trails around the campus.
“You can park wherever. You can walk wherever. And that’s okay if it’s any of us, but a lot of the times I’m always thinking who is this, who is that?” Carter said.
Barnett said no immediate changes are expected to the trails, but the study would look at that.
“That’ll be part of our study. Does that path need to be moved or do we continue with the current model?” Barnett said. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-looking-at-long-term-options-for-science-hill/ | 2022-07-19T04:22:43 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-looking-at-long-term-options-for-science-hill/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police say a 3-year-old boy is dead after a car hit him Monday evening.
Police said the driver of the car fled after the crash.
An IMPD spokesperson said it happened around 7:30 p.m. in the the 4700 block of East 82nd Street, in the Clearwater Village shopping area.
An adult with the toddler called 911 but the child died at Riley Hospital.
Police are searching for clues in the case. If you have information, contact Indianapolis Metro Police or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as additional information becomes available. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/child-3-stuck-and-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-on-indys-north-side/531-8143b3ca-58c2-4794-96c2-5794204c9b8c | 2022-07-19T04:24:49 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/child-3-stuck-and-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-on-indys-north-side/531-8143b3ca-58c2-4794-96c2-5794204c9b8c |
GLEN ROSE, Texas — Crews in Somervell County are battling a large wildfire just west of Glen Rose, according to officials.
The Somervell County Fire Department says the fire is happening between Chalk Mountain and Dinosaur Valley Park, which is about 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has burned an estimated 1,000 acres and is 1% contained, as of 9 p.m. Monday.
The fire department says crews have been working to relocate animals that are threatened by the fire.
Somervell County also issued a disaster declaration due to the fire.
The Red Cross has opened an overnight shelter at the Somervell County Expo Center for those impacted by the fire.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/crews-battling-large-wildfire-near-glen-rose-somervell-county-texas/287-ad3d99f0-1d1b-4008-a826-297e8f403463 | 2022-07-19T04:26:06 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/crews-battling-large-wildfire-near-glen-rose-somervell-county-texas/287-ad3d99f0-1d1b-4008-a826-297e8f403463 |
HAZLETON, Pa. — Police in Luzerne County say shots were fired in Hazleton Monday night.
Officials say the shooting happened along North Locust Street around 7 p.m.
Bullet holes were visible on cars as well as flat tires.
No one was hurt, and police say there is no threat to the public.
No one is in custody after the shooting but it is still under investigation in Luzerne County.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — For three-year-old Whiskey, playing around in his big yard in Plains Township is finally something he can do again after an unplanned weekend away from home.
On Saturday morning, his owner let Whiskey out as usual. After several minutes, when he didn't come back as usual, she started tracking Whiskey through the GPS on his collar.
"So I believe my dog was taken off the powerline cause there's no pings along the road and they took him. When I realized Whiskey was with somebody of how fast he was moving. I had to change out of my pj's, and we were on the tail," said Kimberly Benkoski, Whiskey's owner.
Kimberly Benkoski and her husband searched for hours, trying to find their dog. They used everything from social media, security, and GPS, following a seven-mile trail that went from the Wilkes-Barre area to Duryea.
"They left my property at 9:15 a.m., they turned onto Marcy at 9:27 a.m., and the collar was smashed by 9:32 a.m., and I was on the phone with the Duryea Police by 9:51 a.m.," said Benkoski.
According to court papers, police tracked down surveillance video that showed Whiskey hanging out the window of a car. On Sunday, they found the car, and that eventually led them back to Plains Township and the home of Lindsey Rydzfski.
"I think it was opportunity; you came across the dog sometime between her journey, between here and Marcy Street and she decided that she wanted to keep it," said Benkoski.
Now, Whiskey is back home hanging out with his housemates Bourbon and Brandy awaiting his new GPS collar and tending to the five puppies he shares with Brandy.
"Whiskey every morning, cause I put them to bed and it's in a room when I let them out, he would hop into the puppies and give every single one a kiss and then hop out and go to the bathroom, that's what he did every morning when he had his puppies," Benkoski said.
As for the alleged dognapper, Lindsey Rydzfski, she's charged with theft.
Police say she told them that she found Whiskey on her property and that his collar had no information about his owners. But, according to police, there was an address and two phone numbers that she could have called.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/woman-arrested-after-dog-stolen-in-luzerne-county-plains-township-lindsey-rydzfski-kimberly-benkoski/523-3640be32-74e6-4afa-82af-76018151edb2 | 2022-07-19T04:29:44 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/woman-arrested-after-dog-stolen-in-luzerne-county-plains-township-lindsey-rydzfski-kimberly-benkoski/523-3640be32-74e6-4afa-82af-76018151edb2 |
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Rides are ready to spin, and prizes are ready to be won. The Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company Carnival near Tannersville is ready to welcome community members for a week of fun.
"It brings the department together. It brings the community together. We have a lot of community sponsors that come in and help us out. Tricky tray, donations, they even come out and help us run the stands," said Michael McMann, a firefighter with the fire company.
But this year it may cost you a little extra to have fun.
Laura McMann is one of the carnival's organizers. She says high gas prices and an increase in food and materials are to blame.
"We're trying to keep it as normal as pricing as we can. We appreciate the community members who come out to the carnival, and they work every day too, so we want to make sure they're getting the best bang for their buck," said Laura McMann.
Money raised from this carnival goes to helping the fire department buy better equipment, which will help protect the community.
"It supports us, everyday operations, day-to-day bills that we have here but also for training upgrading of new equipment," Michael said.
While the carnival is the largest fundraiser for the fire company, it's become a staple for those in the community to attend every year.
"I've spoken to so many people over the years, even before I was a member at the firehouse; this carnival means a lot to many people," Laura said.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/80th-year-for-pocono-township-volunteer-fire-company-carnival-fundraiser-inflation-fire-fighting-equipment/523-ca704ab2-de49-4ee4-82fa-e31ccb54cb34 | 2022-07-19T04:29:50 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/80th-year-for-pocono-township-volunteer-fire-company-carnival-fundraiser-inflation-fire-fighting-equipment/523-ca704ab2-de49-4ee4-82fa-e31ccb54cb34 |
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Reading has been sentenced for robbing a federal agent.
The robbery happened in 2020 in Schuylkill County.
Officials say the federal agent was working undercover when Damar Coad robbed the agent at gunpoint.
Coad and another man then led police on a high-speed chase through Schuylkill County.
Coad was sentenced to seven years in prison for armed robbery.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/man-sentenced-for-robbing-federal-agent-schuylkill-county-damar-coad/523-9e06c944-cfb1-405a-9937-2ec2917eeb43 | 2022-07-19T04:29:56 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/man-sentenced-for-robbing-federal-agent-schuylkill-county-damar-coad/523-9e06c944-cfb1-405a-9937-2ec2917eeb43 |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers said Monday they are still investigating a fatal Brevard County hit-and-run last Wednesday that killed a Palm Bay motorcyclist riding along Interstate 95.
The family of 70-year-old John Clouser said his greatest passion in life was riding his motorcycle.
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According to John Clouser’s son, Bill Clouser, the Goldwing enthusiast had always been an avid motorcyclist, especially following his retirement about eight years ago.
“He would work enough to make enough money to go on his next ride. That was his passion. He loved the open road,” Bill Clouser said. “He was the strength of our entire family. There’s no two ways about that.”
Florida Highway Patrol said John Clouser lost control while riding his motorcycle on I-95 in Brevard County just after 9 p.m. last Wednesday.
Troopers said another vehicle — described by witnesses as a white or light-colored Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck — struck and dragged the 70-year-old in the southbound lanes.
FHP said the vehicle never stopped, though a second vehicle did. The driver of the second vehicle then provided a description of the pickup seen striking the victim.
John Clouser’s family said people across the country have contacted them about the impact he left on his fellow motorcyclists.
“It is very heartbreaking to know that there are people out there that are that cruel — that wouldn’t stop to help him,” John Clouser’s daughter, Nicole Clouser, said. “Dad would always drop anything to go help someone, change a tire on someone’s bike. If he couldn’t help them, he’d give them, he would tell you who to go to.”
According to John Clouser’s best friend, Bobby Hill, he had been an icon for Goldwing motorcycle enthusiasts — both online and in person.
“There’s an old saying about Goldwing riders. Most of us are old... This August, I’ll be riding motorcycles legally for 60 years, myself,” Hill said. “So we’ve lost quite a few over the years, but I have never seen a bigger response from somebody pass. And as with John, he’s just, I don’t know. I just can’t say enough.”
The family said a large turnout is expected for his funeral later this week in Palm Bay.
Florida Highway Patrol asks anyone with information regarding the driver of the first vehicle to call their office at 407-737-2213 or remain anonymous by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477). | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/heartbreaking-family-of-palm-bay-motorcyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-speaks-out/ | 2022-07-19T04:33:51 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/heartbreaking-family-of-palm-bay-motorcyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-speaks-out/ |
SEATTLE — A unique pilot program in Seattle is combining a couple of concerns in the hopes of a “win-win” solution.
“Helping the homeless to find employment and cleaning up the city at the same time is a way to empower people.” said Kathy Cox with City University of Seattle.
The school is championing a project that their Enactus team created for a national competition in New York.
The City University Enactus team won first place for the early stage competition in April, and is now putting that idea in to action on the streets of Seattle. Enactus is a student organization that brings together college students, academic professionals, and industry leaders to focus on a shared mission of creating a more sustainable world through entrepreneurship.
Students started with a needs assessment, and determined two of the cities main issues impacting the community are homelessness and graffiti vandals.
The team developed “Project Clean Up” to simultaneously address both issues. The project even studied the correlation between graffiti and crime rates, both of which have increased since the start of the pandemic. Homelessness has also been on the rise and with rising inflation, it was time to put a good idea in to practice.
City University of Seattle said the Enactus team is partnering with Uplift Northwest to deploy a startup company in which homeless people in Seattle can train and become employed to clean up graffiti. Uplift Northwest is a Seattle-based nonprofit that was formerly known as the Millionair Club Charity.
Since 1921, the organization has provided men and women with life-changing opportunities. Executive Director Gina Hall said their true purpose is to provide dignity and hope.
“The average age of the person who comes to Uplift Northwest is 44 years old so providing them with training and a job is empowering them to take control of their lives and make their own decisions.”
The organization is excited to implement the new graffiti-cleaning business as it will employ more men and women who may be experiencing poverty and homelessness in the Puget Sound.
The pilot project is being funded by several grants, including $25,000 from the Metropolitan Improvements District and $50,000 from the National University System, City University's parent company. The team is currently cleaning the Belltown United Neighborhood and hopes to expand the scale and reach with successful implementation over the summer. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/city-university-seattle-enacting-pilot-program-address-local-concerns/281-9b931aa9-f124-4ab9-9a90-e61a85adaf57 | 2022-07-19T04:34:08 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/city-university-seattle-enacting-pilot-program-address-local-concerns/281-9b931aa9-f124-4ab9-9a90-e61a85adaf57 |
LABELLE, Fla. — Family members are in shock after seeing bullet markings are sprinkled across the headstone of late family member Johntavious Johnson, who was laid to rest at Fort Denaud Cemetery.
August marks five years since Johnson was murdered in North Fort Myers.
His aunt, Shywona Williams said she doesn’t believe this incident was a coincidence.
“I do believe that this was targeted,” she said.
Surrounding headstones are left untouched. But for Johnson, there are 10 bullet markings and an unused bullet at his grave site.
“From what I’ve been told, the perpetrator stood on his grave and shot. you know,” Williams said.
She said they filed a police report Monday.
“I wish the bullet would have richeted, then we would know exactly who the perpetrator was,” Williams said.
This isn’t the first incident to happen at Johnson’s grave site.
“We have had an incident in the past where items were stolen from his grave,” she said. “Specific items that were sentimental to him and to the family,” his aunt said.
Williams encourages anyone who knows something to go to the police immediately.
In the meantime, they’ll remember how much joy Johnson brought them.
“He will never be forgotten,” she said. “He had a smile that lit up any room, no matter where he went. I think that’s the reason those that did this did it to him. because they will never feel that kind of love that he’ll have and feel.” | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/18/family-shocked-after-loved-ones-headstone-was-shot-multiple-times-in-labelle-cemetery/ | 2022-07-19T04:34:14 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/18/family-shocked-after-loved-ones-headstone-was-shot-multiple-times-in-labelle-cemetery/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Brandy Goldsbury is in disbelief over the shooting death of her partner of nearly two decades, Dennis Anderson. The shooting happened July 13 on Highway 18, just west of Grand Ronde as the couple was driving back from the coast to Portland.
"I don't know if I've fully come to terms with the idea that he's not coming home," she said.
Goldsbury said a driver behind them got angry while on the highway and passed them. She thought that was the end of it until she spotted the car pulled over a few miles ahead. When she and Anderson passed, the car pulled out behind them and at one point, tried to run them off the road.
"They were driving up on the back of us close, driving into oncoming traffic and trying to veer towards us and send us into the forest," she said.
Goldsbury said she and her husband were scared, and they decided to pull over and call 911.
"He stepped out of the vehicle, and the car pulled up parallel to us and just started shooting," she said. "I was in my seatbelt. I couldn't get out of my seat fast enough and there was a lot of shooting."
None of the shots hit her, but Anderson was shot and killed in what Goldsbury called a senseless act of violence.
"They need to realize what they did and how they impacted not only me and my family but our community," she said. The couple has three children.
Detectives released two photos of the suspect vehicle, described as black with some sort of round emblem on the hood. Goldsbury said she hopes somebody recognizes the car and calls police.
"I don't want it to happen again," she said. "I feel like these people will do something like this again."
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help with expenses in the wake of Anderson's death. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-woman-recalls-road-rage-shooting-killed-husband/283-0a08a6f1-9a08-48c7-8565-0235ff9cf27f | 2022-07-19T04:34:41 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-woman-recalls-road-rage-shooting-killed-husband/283-0a08a6f1-9a08-48c7-8565-0235ff9cf27f |
Firefighters and police converge on Big Blue after fire reported
The Big Blue office building at Eighth Street and Scott Avenue in downtown Wichita Falls was scene of a fire scare late Monday.
The Wichita Falls Fire Department got the call about 9:20 p.m. A maintenance worker at the 13-story building reported smoke in the lobby.
Wichita Falls Police blocked the area while firefighters entered the 12-story building. They found the source of the smoke was a faulty air conditioning unit on the fourth floor and began clearing out smoke.
The landmark building was constructed to house Wichita National Bank during the oil boom days of the early 1920s. Originally six stories, more floors were added when the bank merged with First National Bank. A 10-story vertical sign and the distinctive blue panels were added in the early 60s.
The building became home to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and several business offices. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/firefighters-and-police-converge-on-big-blue-after-fire-reported/65376712007/ | 2022-07-19T04:37:10 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/firefighters-and-police-converge-on-big-blue-after-fire-reported/65376712007/ |
NORMAL — More than two dozen automatic license plate reader cameras were approved for Normal police Monday night.
The Normal Town Council approved a $83,550 agreement with Flock Safety, a Georgia-based safety technology company, to install 27 license plate cameras on the town’s roadways “to assist in minimizing threats and risk of harm to citizens and their property,” according to the department’s six-page policy signed by Police Chief Steve Petrilli.
Council members who voted in support of the resolution noted the importance of having a department policy to supplement the town’s contract with the company, especially to address concerns for privacy.
“The agreement and the policy have to work hand in hand; they’re not siloed from one another, in order for us to operate and operate successfully,” said Trustee Chemberly Cummings.
“When you’re dealing with data, it’s very important that you have policies in place. … Not every community that employs this actually has a policy behind it; they only have the agreement in place, which does have gaps," she added.
"The great thing about our staff is that the first thing that they knew we needed was a policy so that we could protect not only the town as an entity, but our residents also as well.”
Flock’s approval in Normal came four months after the Bloomington City Council approved the system unanimously, having first faced pushback from residents and community groups raising privacy concerns.
A representative from the Central Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union spoke during Normal’s public comments Monday, voicing concerns about third-party access to data collected from the license-plate recognition system.
However, several council members said the NPD policy addressed those concerns, ensuring only internal law enforcement would have access to data and that data would be retained beyond 30 days only if it were flagged as part of an investigation.
If it is not flagged during that time frame, the video will be deleted, Petrilli said.
Trustee Stan Nord was the sole dissenting vote and questioned the lack of external oversight for the system.
“I appreciate the potential use and benefits of this technology. It could solve a lot of crimes, I’m sure, but with the tools, also there’s the ability for it to be misused,” Nord said, adding that he wanted something beyond policy. “Because with policies, you’re relying on people to follow those policies. My understanding is the oversight, there’s nobody outside the town that’s going to oversee this; these are all internal policies that the department’s going to be measuring. … That I’m not supportive of.
“Generally, yes, I trust our police, our law enforcement, but historically we can look and there’s always bad apples.”
As part of the accountability portion of the department’s policy for the camera’s, Petrilli said there would be regular randomized reviews to ensure officers are using the system appropriately. The policy also indicates any person outside the department found to have gained unauthorized access to the system “will be referred to the appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution, as necessary.”
Josh Thomas, Flock’s vice president of communication who also spoke to the council during a work session last month, said the cameras collect aggregate data to help the system’s algorithm better recognize details about vehicles — such as the license plate number and the vehicle's color, make and model — in various circumstances, like light conditions. Otherwise no one from the company will have any access to any data collected by Normal’s leased cameras.
Camera data will not be used for traffic enforcement, fines, towing or immigration enforcement, but instead would be used only in major crime investigations such as abductions, assaults, arson, homicides, shootings, robberies and sexual assaults, Thomas previously said.
More than 100 law enforcement agencies in Illinois use the Flock system, which Petrilli said could help NPD to coordinate with others across jurisdictions during investigations.
A proposed map of camera locations was publicized by the town last week and indicated cameras would be placed in several heavy-traffic areas and areas close to schools, including three points along Veterans Parkway, four along College Avenue and four along Main Street. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-normal-council-oks-license-plate-cameras/article_2db80e14-06e9-11ed-8ed7-436d71b11a4c.html | 2022-07-19T04:41:48 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-normal-council-oks-license-plate-cameras/article_2db80e14-06e9-11ed-8ed7-436d71b11a4c.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — Pay hundreds or thousands of dollars within three days or find a new place to live.
That's the notice some people living at Timberfalls Apartments in Tampa received last week on their door with no explanation.
"Three-day notice to pay rent or deliver possession," the notice stated.
One person living at the apartment complex, Charlene Love, said she owed $997 on her notice.
"That was a slap in the face when I got that notice," Love said.
She said she has never missed a rent payment and knew she didn't owe any money.
Love has lived at Timberfalls for five years and said there have been three different management companies within that time frame. The current company, Residential Management Incorporated, took over in May, according to Love.
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera set up a meeting with RMI and people who live at Timberfalls Monday night for clarity.
Turns out some residents like Love didn't owe any money and the notice was due to an accounting error.
10 Tampa Bay contacted RMI to explain the error but has not yet heard a response.
Love said she doesn't blame RMI for the notice scare because the company is taking over the complex with a lot of existing issues.
Viera said he has been dealing with problems related to Timberfalls for a year and a half, including pest, trash and mold issues.
"Lets gets somebody on this to improve the welfare of our residents," Viera said.
Love said the issues still exist and previous management has not helped her when she needed it, including when she filed a report of mold in her bathroom last year and the previous company did not fix it.
The mold became so severe that Love said the bathroom ceiling caved in and paid money out of her pocket to fix the problem.
"When the councilman came, I showed him the feces on the side of the wall," she said.
Viera said his goal is to help people who live at the apartment complex and build a working relationship with RMI to fix the current reported problems
For the short-term, Viera said the eviction and fine notice have been resolved.
"They (RMI) promised to do proper accounting and they promised not to go forward with any evictions for now until that proper accounting is done," he said.
Love hopes the management company will be different from past ones.
"You’re holding me to this contract, but hold yourself too. That’s all I ask," she said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/fine-eviction-notices-tampa-apartment-accounting-errors/67-0943f70a-09b0-49b1-822b-52b7d37279dc | 2022-07-19T04:42:26 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/fine-eviction-notices-tampa-apartment-accounting-errors/67-0943f70a-09b0-49b1-822b-52b7d37279dc |
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Four College Park businesses are picking up their pieces Monday after the owners said a man vandalized them over the weekend.
Hattie Marie's BBQ is a Black-owned business with around 500,000 Instagram followers, and they're not letting the destruction stop them.
“We got a picture, and then we ran up here," Ramona Griggie said.
Hattie Marie's owners Willie and Ramona Griggie arrived to find the front window almost completely gone.
“This was shattered. Shattered. It’s very heartbreaking. Why us? What happened?” Ramona said.
The Griggies then saw what happened on their security camera.
“He literally walked all the way down there and threw a brick through Virgil’s," Ramona said. "He came down here, grabbed a yellow chair, and he’s hitting on that window. That’s why it has a yellow streak in it.”
The man is seen moments later throwing the chair through another window.
“It's a little scary to know that somebody was that mad and they wanted to destroy our property," Ramona said.
College Park Police arrested the 35-year-old suspect and charged him with vandalizing Hattie Marie's, Milk and Cookies Exotic Snacks, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar, and Noodle.
“We were trying to figure out why we still have glass everywhere," Ramona said.
The Griggies are still finding shards of glass inside as the dining room sits empty.
“We like to feed people and make people happy," Ramona said in disbelief about what has transpired.
Willie Griggie is Hattie Marie's son. She died of cancer eight years ago and had her own bakery in Texas.
“She taught me how to cook. She taught me how to exhibit love through cooking, so that’s something I wanted to bring to the area," Willie said.
Something else Hattie Marie would want to bring to the area is resilience.
“We're just going to try to make something here, make something like good and positive and happy looking," Ramona said.
The couple plans on a positive vibes theme for the new window to turn a negative into a positive.
Hattie Marie's plans to reopen Tuesday morning. They've set up an online fundraiser to help them with repairs. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/surveillance-captures-suspect-vandalizing-4-college-park-businesses/85-61b51be9-29a3-408f-9b8c-baa542e2a0e5 | 2022-07-19T04:43:54 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/surveillance-captures-suspect-vandalizing-4-college-park-businesses/85-61b51be9-29a3-408f-9b8c-baa542e2a0e5 |
ATLANTA — Shocking Ring video shows the moment a mother of three was carjacked, then run over with her own vehicle. This all happened Saturday in broad daylight, and now, a minor and an adult are facing charges.
Suzanne Hill was backing up her car to leave for work. In the video, one can see her getting out of the vehicle to lock her gate. As she's doing so, a man runs to her Mazda, gets inside, and a gunshot is heard.
The video goes on to show the suspect running over her multiple times, then quickly driving away.
Her husband, Michael Hill, was at work at the time.
"Suzanne went to the side of the car to try and stop him or just say get out of the car. He swung the car and knocked her over, ran her over, then backed over her, and drove over her again," he said.
Even after all of that, Suzanne was able to sit up and scream for help. Her neighbors quickly came to her side.
“My whole world has just collapsed. Imploded," Michael said, with tears in his eyes. "We have incredible support from a huge army of friends – I’m getting emotional just thinking about it. Without them, I don’t think I could’ve coped. Suzanne is so strong, she’s battling through it. We’ll get through it.”
The mother of three is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. Michael says she has multiple fractures and broken bones.
"She was in trauma for the first day, multiple fractures. Fractured skull, both of shoulder blades are broken, her collarbone is broken, she has broken ribs on both sides, multiple broken ribs, broken pelvis, her right wrist is broken, she has breaks through her tibia and fibula in both legs," he listed out her injuries. "Last night they did surgery and put pins on both of her legs. We’re making progress and she’s in a better place."
Atlanta police said they have arrested a 20-year-old man and a minor on armed robbery charges.
“I mean, they tried to kill her basically," Michael added. "At her age, she’s a tower of strength. I’m pleased there was no head trauma or internal injuries. That’s a real positive."
Michael said he helped police get to those suspects by tracking the car.
"The Mazda that we own has a tracking device – it just tells you where it’s parked. I was able to show the police officers where they were taking the vehicle and then it moved again. They were able to locate the vehicle and apprehend two of the people that were involved," he said.
Suzanne and Michael have lived in their West End home for 14 years, and while they say nothing like this has ever happened to them or their neighbors, he warns people to always be aware of their surroundings.
"Obviously this is the middle of the day. Right there, as you’re pulling out of your house, just be extra vigilant. There’s a lot of crime in the city at the moment. Just talking to police officers, they said it’s an escalating problem, so just be extra vigilant, be aware of your surroundings," he said.
This year is the couple's 10-year anniversary. Michael said the celebration will have to be postponed as they prioritize her recovery.
He says neither of them has health insurance, so their friends started a fundraiser and a meal train to help with hospital bills.
To donate to the fundraiser, click here. To contribute to the meal train, click here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/they-tried-to-kill-her-basically-mother-of-3-carjacked-run-over-with-her-own-car-now-recovering-in-hospital/85-cb0faf7f-6cfc-4d48-817e-df873157f07e | 2022-07-19T04:44:00 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/they-tried-to-kill-her-basically-mother-of-3-carjacked-run-over-with-her-own-car-now-recovering-in-hospital/85-cb0faf7f-6cfc-4d48-817e-df873157f07e |
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Two months after the Uvalde school massacre, Texas state police on Monday announced an internal review into the actions of dozens of troopers who were at Robb Elementary during 73 minutes of bewildering inaction by law enforcement as a gunman slaughtered 19 children and two teachers.
The announcement appeared to widen the fallout of a damning 80-page report released over the weekend by the Texas House that revealed failures at all levels of law enforcement and identified 91 state troopers at the scene — more than all Uvalde officers combined. It also amounted to a public shift by the Texas Department of Public Safety, which until now has largely criticized local authorities for failing to confront the gunman sooner.
The report made public Sunday laid bare for the first time just how massive a presence state police and U.S. Border Patrol had on the scene during one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history.
“You got 91 troopers on the scene. You got all the equipment you could possibly want, and you’re listening to the local school cop?” said state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat whose district includes Uvalde and who has accused DPS of seeking to minimize its role in the response.
The findings that Border Patrol agents and state troopers made up more than half of the 376 law enforcement officials who rushed to the South Texas school on May 24 spread the responsibility for a slow and bungled response far wider than previous accounts that emphasized mistakes by Uvalde officers.
The report made clear that “egregiously poor decision making” by authorities went beyond local law enforcement in Uvalde, who were eventually outnumbered more than 5-to-1 by state and federal officers at the scene. Other local police from the area around Uvalde also responded to the shooting.
The report puts a new spotlight on the roles of state and federal agencies whose leaders, unlike local authorities, haven’t had to sit through meetings where they were confronted by the furious parents of the dead children.
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Of the nearly 400 officers who converged on the school, only two are currently known to be on leave pending an investigation into their actions: Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde Consolidated School District police chief, and Lt. Mariano Pargas, a Uvalde Police Department officer who was the city’s acting police chief during the massacre.
State police have previously said no troopers at the scene have been suspended. On Monday, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the findings in the report “are beyond disturbing” but did not single out any one agency.
Texas DPS did not put a timeline on when the review would be complete. It said the actions of every trooper, state police agent and Texas Ranger on the scene would be examined “to determine if any violations of policy, law, or doctrine occurred.”
Col. Steve McCraw, the director of Texas DPS, has previously laid much of the blame for the response at Arredondo, identifying him as the incident commander and criticizing him for treating the gunman in the classroom as a barricaded subject and not an active shooter.
The new report — the fullest accounting yet of the tragedy — also says Arredondo wasted critical time during the shooting by searching for a key to the classroom and not treating the gunman with more urgency. But it also emphasized that all law enforcement at the scene fumbled the response.
“There is no one to whom we can attribute malice or ill motives. Instead, we found systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making,” the report said.
Abbott said there are “critical changes needed” but in a statement did not address whether any officers or agencies should be held accountable.
In Uvalde, meetings of the city council and school board in the eight weeks since the shooting have become recurring scenes of residents shouting at elected leaders for police accountability, which continued after the report was made public.
“It’s disgusting. Disgusting,” said Michael Brown, whose 9-year-old son was in the school’s cafeteria on the day of the shooting and survived. “They’re cowards.”
“Shame on you! Shame on you!” the families of the slain children and teachers and their supporters chanted at school board members at a special meeting Monday night.
Brett Cross, an uncle of 10-year-old Uziyah Garcia, who was among those slain, berated board members at length as not holding themselves accountable for the massacre. He particularly challenged members for not knowing school exit doors were locked to the outside and for not firing Arredondo.
“If he’s not fired by noon tomorrow, I want your resignation and every single one of these board members because you don’t give a damn about us or our children,” Cross said, addressing Superintendent Hal Harrell.
Harrell said the report released over the weekend will help the board decide Arredondo’s future. However, he also noted that Arredondo is employed under a contract and cannot be fired at will.
Uvalde High School alumna Angela Villescaz, the founder of the group Fierce Madres, told board members that her organization has been surveying officials of schools that have suffered similar mass shootings. She offered the board her findings as advice so district officials do not try to “reinvent the wheel.”
However, she took note of the DPS troopers standing in the room, and said: ”... I can’t help but wonder if they just didn’t find our children worthy of being saved.”
Historically, the DPS has endured fraught relations with the Mexican-American community in Texas dating back to the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the Texas Rangers, from which the DPS evolved and remains part of, participated in numerous bloody attacks on Mexican nationals.
According to the report, the gunman fired approximately 142 rounds inside the school — and it is “almost certain” that at least 100 shots came before any officer entered, according to the committee, which laid out numerous failures.
Among them: No one assumed command despite scores of officers on the scene, and no officer immediately tried to breach the classroom despite a dispatcher relaying a 911 call that there were victims in the room.
The report also criticized a Border Patrol tactical team, saying it waited for a bulletproof shield and working master key for a door to the classroom, which was most likely never locked, before entering. In all, the report put nearly 150 Border Patrol agents at the scene.
Cecilia Barreda, a spokeswoman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said Monday that a review of the agency’s response was still underway and has not reached any final conclusions.
Hours after the report was released, Uvalde officials separately made public for the first time hours of body camera footage from the city’s police officers who responded to the attack
One video from Uvalde Staff Sgt. Eduardo Canales, the head of the city’s SWAT team, showed the officer approaching the classroom when gunfire rang out at 11:37 a.m.
A minute later, Canales said: “Dude, we’ve got to get in there. We’ve got to get in there, he just keeps shooting. We’ve got to get in there.” Another officer could be heard saying “DPS is sending their people.”
It was 72 minutes later, at 12:50 p.m., when officers finally breached the classroom and kill the shooter. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-state-police-launch-internal-review-of-uvalde-response/3017698/ | 2022-07-19T04:51:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-state-police-launch-internal-review-of-uvalde-response/3017698/ |
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WATERLOO – The city of Waterloo has vowed to run on carbon-free electricity by 2035, making it the fourth city in the U.S. to adopt the pledge.
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a carbon-free electricity goal Monday night. Mayor Quentin Hart was absent, and the council was led by Mayor Pro Tem Ray Feuss. Hart submitted the resolution to the agenda. The original proposal was introduced by Councilor Jonathan Grieder.
Waterloo joins another Iowa city, Des Moines, as well as Ithaca, New York, and South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in pledging to run on clean energy all day, every day. Clean energy is derived from renewable resources found in nature, such as solar, wind and hydropower. Grieder said it is “one of the largest” green packages passed in the state.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 59% of U.S energy comes from fossil fuels. The resolution notes fossil fuels create greenhouse gasses and warm the planet.
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In 2018, the United Nations found that to keep global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, the world must reduce greenhouse gasses by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 to reach a net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
The city says it will work with utility partners, businesses, community stakeholders and residents to come up with ideas to achieve emission goals. The resolution states the city will help businesses install charging stations in their parking lots. It also states all buildings should play a key role in energy usage through things such as smart building technologies, grid interaction, electrification and efficiency.
In addition to working with local businesses, the city mentioned its e-scooter program, as well as eventually designing a biogas reuse project to capture, clean and reuse methane from the waste treatment plant.
MidAmerican Energy has said 88.5% of its customers’ needs last year were met using renewable sources. The resolution also noted the company’s solar project in Waterloo generates enough energy to power 650 average homes. The company also said it has an application to the Iowa Utility Board for a Wind Prime project that will allow it to complete wind and solar projects to serve all of its customers’ energy needs with renewable energy by 2025.
The city also is partnering with the energy company to add electric vehicle charging stations at city buildings. Grieder said the city is working on transitioning all city vehicles to electric. The resolution also states the city will increase its partnership with the Center for Energy and Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa to help achieve its carbon goals.
A spokesperson from the Iowa Environmental Council attended the council meeting and voiced support for Waterloo’s plan.
“This commitment puts Waterloo on the leading edge of meaningfully addressing climate change,” IEC’s energy outreach manager, Jordan Oster, said. “This goal is both aggressive and achievable and will help Waterloo create new economic opportunities, provide affordable power and build a more resilient community.”
Community members in the audience also expressed excitement about the carbon-free plan.
The city says an annual report with a status update on the efforts will be delivered to the council. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-becomes-fourth-city-in-the-country-to-adopt-carbon-free-plan/article_971aa956-43bd-55f3-a39f-7d77882b3af4.html | 2022-07-19T05:03:33 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-becomes-fourth-city-in-the-country-to-adopt-carbon-free-plan/article_971aa956-43bd-55f3-a39f-7d77882b3af4.html |
DECORAH --The following students received degrees this spring at Luther College: Caleb Burjes, Sarah Hoehns, Emily Lehman; Clare Rolinger; Samuel Schillinger, all of Cedar Falls; and Colin Beck of Denver.
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Cedar Fall's Trey Campbell crosses the finish line in the 4x100 meter relay during the Iowa High School track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell lands in the sand pit for the long jump during the Iowa High School track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell takes a 3 against Cedar Rapids Prairie during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell is guarded by Cedar Rapids Prairie's Everett Koch during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell takes a 3 against Cedar Rapids Prairie during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell is guarded by Cedar Rapids Prairie's Everett Koch during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal this year at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls receiver Trey Campbell eludes a tackle on a kick return against Pleasant Valley in a Class 5A first round playoff game Friday at Spartan Stadium.
Cedar Falls receiver Trey Campbell runs past Pleasant Valley linebacker Caden McDermott in a Class 5A first round playoff game Friday at Spartan Stadium.
Johnston's Reid Grant (10) attempts a shot against Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) during the Class 4A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) drives to the basket against Johnston during the Class 4A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) goes up for a shot against Dubuque Senior during the Class 4A quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) attempts a 3-pointer against Dubuque Senior's Tyler Schuster (12) during the Class 4A quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Des Moines.
Prairie's Nick Fetters (30) comes in to tackle Cedar Falls wide receiver Trey Campbell (4) at a high school football game with Cedar Falls at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids on Friday.
Cedar Falls wide receiver Trey Campbell looks to make a move on Waterloo West defensive back Depree Banks during the first quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Cedar Falls sophomore Trey Campbell puts up the ball for two points during Thursday's IHSAA Class 4A game against Ankeny at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls sophomore Trey Campbell looks to pass the ball inside during Thursday's IHSAA Class 4A game against Ankeny at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell defends against Dowling Catholic's Matt Riedl during a Class 4A state tournament game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Campbell returns to the point guard position for the Tigers this season.
The 2022 Courier Male Athlete of the Year, Trey Campbell, his story in pictures.
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Cedar Fall's Trey Campbell crosses the finish line in the 4x100 meter relay during the Iowa High School track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell lands in the sand pit for the long jump during the Iowa High School track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell takes a 3 against Cedar Rapids Prairie during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell is guarded by Cedar Rapids Prairie's Everett Koch during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell takes a 3 against Cedar Rapids Prairie during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell is guarded by Cedar Rapids Prairie's Everett Koch during an Iowa Class 4A state quarterfinal this year at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls senior Trey Campbell takes a jump shot over Marshalltown defenders during the Class 4A substate game at Cedar Falls on Friday.
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Cedar Falls senior Trey Campbell leaps to make a rebound against Iowa City High on Friday at Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls senior Trey Campbell looks to make a pass against Iowa City High on Friday at Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls receiver Trey Campbell eludes a tackle on a kick return against Pleasant Valley in a Class 5A first round playoff game Friday at Spartan Stadium.
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Cedar Falls receiver Trey Campbell runs past Pleasant Valley linebacker Caden McDermott in a Class 5A first round playoff game Friday at Spartan Stadium.
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Cedar Falls wide receiver Trey Campbell fires a pass downfield during the Tigers' game with Dubuque Hempstead Friday at the UNI-Dome.
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Cedar Falls punt returner Trey Campbell avoids Waterloo West's Aidan Perez en route to a 57-yard punt return for touchdown Friday at the UNI-Dome.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell makes an attempt in the long jump on Thursday during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
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Johnston's Reid Grant (10) attempts a shot against Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) during the Class 4A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) drives to the basket against Johnston during the Class 4A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena last season in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) drives to the basket against Johnston during the Class 4A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) goes up for a shot against Dubuque Senior during the Class 4A quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell (4) attempts a 3-pointer against Dubuque Senior's Tyler Schuster (12) during the Class 4A quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls junior Trey Campbell takes a shot from beyond the arc against Waterloo East on Friday at Waterloo.
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Cedar Falls guard Trey Campbell bowls over a Waterloo East defender in a metro boys' basketball game last December at Cedar Falls
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell breaks a tackle by Cedar Rapids Washington's KeAndre China to score a touchdown at the UNI-Dome Friday in Cedar Falls.
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Prairie's Nick Fetters (30) comes in to tackle Cedar Falls wide receiver Trey Campbell (4) at a high school football game with Cedar Falls at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids on Friday.
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Cedar Falls wide receiver Trey Campbell looks to make a move on Waterloo West defensive back Depree Banks during the first quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Trey Campbell puts up the ball for two points during Thursday's IHSAA Class 4A game against Ankeny at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Trey Campbell looks to pass the ball inside during Thursday's IHSAA Class 4A game against Ankeny at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell defends against Dowling Catholic's Matt Riedl during a Class 4A state tournament game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Campbell returns to the point guard position for the Tigers this season.
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Cedar Falls' Trey Campbell passes the ball during the second half of Tuesday's game at Cedar Rapids Prairie. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/luther-college-names-new-graduates/article_dc070eec-3a72-5a41-86fd-2e9fa49e3bbe.html | 2022-07-19T05:03:40 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/luther-college-names-new-graduates/article_dc070eec-3a72-5a41-86fd-2e9fa49e3bbe.html |
Four Pa. restaurants, including Glen Rock Mill Inn, move forward with historic preservation
The Glen Rock Mill Inn is accelerating plans to restore its property to its historical roots with the help of a $40,000 grant.
“It was quite a surprise (to win the grant)… knowing it was only going to 25 restaurants nationwide, “ said Brandon C. Hufnagel, proprietor and executive chef.
The million dollar “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant, divided between the 25 − including four from Pennsylvania − was funded by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The other three restaurants in the state are Khalil's Middle Eastern Restaurant in Pittsburgh, Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh and The Harmony Inn, in Harmony.
The $40,000 awarded to the Glen Rock Mill Inn will return a 1980s facade at the back of the restaurant, along the Heritage Rail Trail County Park, to a more historic appearance. The worn plywood siding will be replaced with batten board and new windows that more resemble the original structure. There will also be minor repairs to a 1980s facade on the opposite side of the building facing Route 216, Hufnagel said.
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The criteria for the grant is that the restaurant have a small number of employees and exist in a building that is part of the National Historic Register. Hufnagel said that while the building itself is not on the register, it qualifies because it is part of historic downtown Glen Rock.
Hufnagel said that the goal is to make the rear of the building look more appropriate for its age, “more 1840s than 1980s.”
The main mill building, originally built in 1832, was operated as different mills until the late 1970s when it closed. After several years of vacancy and deterioration, the complex was purchased for $7,500. A $1 million renovation project by the Artrip family turned the structure into a restaurant with lodging. The restaurant originally opened in 1986, according to Glen Rock Mill Inn history.
The complex today consists of the main mill building and the former Seigman & Wherley’s Gents Furnishings store, which is now the home of the Simply Local shop.
Read more:Simply Local in Glen Rock: Step back in time to shop for goods exclusive to central Pa.
Plans for the complex include restoration of the facade on the Wherley building and to return the dormers removed long ago on that mansard roof. The rounded windows on the right of the main mill building were actually part of the 1984 renovation and will eventually be returned to their 1840s appearance, Hufnagel said.
The motivation behind all the plans and grant application, according to Hufnagel, is that “we want the building to be here another 100 years.”
"These small restaurants reflect not just the histories of their neighborhoods but also their futures," Katherine Malone-France, chief preservation officer at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a news release announcing the grants.
"They represent the dynamic and vibrant nature of preservation today, relevant to customers while deeply rooted in legacies of gathering around good food.”
For more information about the Glen Rock Mill Inn, see their website: glenrockmillinn.com.
To learn more about all 25 of the restaurants involved, go to: savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants.
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Inspiring change: Reverend has another opportunity to 'touch lives' as district judge
York City has just seated a new district justice through an appointment in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, appointing local minister Adrian Boxley to replace Ronald Haskell, who retired in January.
Boxley, founder and lead pastor of Jabez Ministries in York City, is one of nine justices appointed in the vote of 16 to 1, and the only one for York County.
This leaves just two vacancies in the Magisterial Courts in York County, with seats in Hanover and West York that were vacated by Judges Dubs and Albright, respectively.
According to the Communications Director for Senator Kim Ward, who heads the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee that appointed Boxley, the group proceeded with the process due to the fact there were approximately 54 vacancies statewide. They are considering filling the last two in another batch in the future.
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Boxley was made eligible after completing a training and education program administered by the Minor Judiciary Education Board, making him certified by the Office of Pennsylvania Courts. As result he is able to hold the position until the seat can be filled in the November 2023 election.
Having served as a juvenile probation officer in the county for years, Boxley began thinking about taking Haskell's seat as another way to support his community. At the beginning of the year he took a leave of absence from his probation and church duties to complete the course.
"As a probation officer, I was able to touch lives throughout the county," Boxley said. "This gives me an opportunity to do it on another level. And not just with juveniles, but adults as well. Be able to talk to, and try to do inspire them to make change. You know, life is tough, but we can all change and make life better."
Boxley was sworn in Thursday and is expected to begin his duties this week.
Jack Panyard is a reporter at the York Daily Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at jpanyard@ydr.com, 717-850-5935 or on Twitter @JackPanyard. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/reverend-adrian-boxley-appointed-york-city-district-justice-by-state/65371722007/ | 2022-07-19T05:13:49 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/reverend-adrian-boxley-appointed-york-city-district-justice-by-state/65371722007/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Every two years, the Idaho GOP party gathers together to evaluate the party's platform and adjust it through proposed resolutions.
This year the convention was held in Twin Falls over three days, from July 14-16. Nearly 750 registered delegates were in attendance when 13 of the 31 proposed resolutions were passed and adopted by the Idaho GOP party.
Changes to the platform included calling any and all abortion murder and criminalizing abortion, while also excluding exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest.
Idaho Public Television reporter Ruth Brown was at the conference when the resolutions were adopted. Regarding family, the party reaffirmed their stance on abortion saying it is, "murder from the moment of fertilization. All children should be protected regardless of the circumstances of conception, including persons conceived in rape and incest."
Regarding health care, the party believes everyone "should be able to exercise free power of choice without intervention of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, overreaching, or other ulterior forms of constraint or coercion."
The party passed several resolutions to its education platform, from giving parents the final say on masks and vaccines, to opposing all "social justice indoctrination" like Critical Race Theory, social-emotional learning, replacement and queer theory.
Other passed resolutions included a requirement for Republicans to be registered with the party one year prior to voting in the primary, and repealing the 16th amendment from the constitution, which affects congress's ability to tax income.
KTVB has reached out to the Idaho GOP party for a full list of adopted resolutions, but there has been no response so far as of 9 p.m. Monday.
In addition to adopting the resolutions, the GOP held party elections on the last day of the conference. All of the incumbent members of party leadership lost their reelection Saturday night.
"There was an awful lot going on and there was a great deal of angst." Steve Millington, a delegate from Twin Falls, said. "It was never ending. Everywhere you went, people were flashing signs and cards, and discussing and talking, and so we all knew that that was going to be a real hot topic come Saturday morning when we had the election of officers."
Rep. Dorothy Moon was selected as the new Chair of the Idaho Republican Party.
Millington said there was some divergence between platforms and agendas when it came to the new leadership.
"One of the things I kept saying is, 'people, for heaven's sakes, we've got a hundred thousand new residents coming to Idaho every year." Millington said, "let's not disenfranchise those people. Let's encourage them to become members of the Republican party and carry our Republican banner throughout the state of Idaho."
During her acceptance speech, Rep. Moon said, "we were once the bastion of freedom and liberty in this country, there are states that have surpassed us and we gotta make sure with the influx of the population moving in, we have to make sure with the Democrats coming at us with full force, that we have our barriers up, our guns loaded and ready to keep this state free."
"Some people have this idea that if you aren't a fifth-generation Idahoan, you don't belong here," said Millington, "this idea that we've got to prevent or prohibit people from voting because they might be quote crossover voters is just obscene. It doesn't work."
If the party continues to push this point in its leadership, Millington believes it will isolate potential Republican voters.
"In my opinion, we run the risk of alienating a lot of people who would otherwise say, 'I like Republican values and I like Republican ideals, and this is where I want to be associated.' Millington said. "We can't marginalize some small thing and change our entire direction based on a marginal approach to a problem."
Despite the current division in the party, Millington said he is still optimistic that the party can come together and unify around shared values.
"I think it was Ronald Reagan who said, 'if I agree with you 80 percent of the time, you are not my enemy," Millington said.
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Idaho’s dominant political party charted a new direction for itself over the weekend at its state convention, not only replacing all current members of the GOP state party leadership, but also approving an array of resolutions, rule changes and platform modifications favored by the farthest-right wing of the party.
“My concern is a purge has begun,” said Gem County delegate Steven Thayn, a current GOP state senator from Emmett who attended his first state GOP convention in 1972 at age 18, the first year that 18-year-olds were allowed to serve as delegates. “What you see here is basically wanting to achieve unity through purity,” he said.
The three-day convention in Twin Falls, attended by more than 700 delegates from across the state, approved 14 resolutions, nine platform changes, and one sweeping proposed rule change, which would allow party officials at the county, legislative district and state levels to endorse and donate to candidates in primary elections, and even to block disfavored ones from running by determining they’re not really Republicans.
In addition, the proposed rule change, and a matching resolution that also passed, would sharply restrict who can vote in Idaho GOP primary elections. If approved by the state party’s standing Rules Committee in January and then by the Legislature, the rule change would block anyone who hadn’t affiliated as a Republican at least 12 months in advance from voting in the primary, along with anyone who’s disaffiliated from the party, affiliated with a different party, or even donated to a candidate from another party within the last two to three years.
“I think it was inevitable,” said Ada County delegate Ryan Davidson, a GOP county commissioner, amid rising concerns about “crossover” voting by Democrats in the closed GOP primary. “The feeling was what we’re doing now doesn’t work, so they wanted to be a lot more restrictive. Whether this can actually be translated to legislation and enforced remains to be seen.”
Twin Falls County delegate Grant Loebs, the current elected GOP county prosecutor there, said he doesn’t see any legal or constitutional issue with the proposed change. Under court precedents, he said, the party is essentially treated like a private club. “If the Republican Party club chooses to say that our membership is only open to people who don’t give money to the anti-Republican club, then they can do that,” Loebs said. “Whether it’s wise to do and whether it’s a good policy is another question, but I think it’s legal.”
The rule change goes next to the standing Rules Committee during the GOP state Central Committee’s winter meeting in January. “If they adopt that rule, then they forward it to the Legislature,” Loebs said. “The courts have said that legislatures have to enact the legislation that expresses the will of the party, if the party expresses a desire to close their primary. And I think this would all be looked at in the same way.”
However, Loebs said he doesn’t support the move. “I think that it is unwise to put a lengthy period of time that keeps people from changing their membership from one party to another, because I think it restricts the ability of Republicans to attract people from other parties who sincerely want to change,” he said. “I think that’d be a real disincentive for people to switch to the Republican Party, because it tells you for that period of time, they can’t participate.”
That was far from the only controversial change party delegates approved at their convention. After an emotional debate, they overwhelmingly rejected a motion to amend the current platform’s vehement opposition to all abortion, under all circumstances, to include an exception to prevent the death of the mother.
That motion was defeated on a 412-164 vote.
“I expected that,” Davidson said. “Because passions are so high at the convention, you’re trying to get everything you want. You don’t want anything watered down. … There’s a lot of Republicans that are very pro-life and don’t want the exceptions.”
He added, “Floor debates are not the best place for a nuanced discussion of a lot of policy issues. You have 700 people there, it’s chaotic. … It was hot all weekend. People were sweating, crammed in there like sardines.”
Other major proposals approved at the convention include a resolution calling for all elections in Idaho other than judicial elections – including non-partisan municipal elections – to be reclassified as partisan. Davidson said he’s long supported that. “State law was that they’re non-partisan, but it seemed like at the end of the day, they were non-partisan in name only,” he said.
He noted that Ada County Republicans have been increasingly involved in city elections, including successfully pushing for the election of current Boise City Councilor Luci Willits, a Republican.
There also were resolutions approved to remove all Democrats from the currently evenly bipartisan state Redistricting Commission, by disqualifying any party from participating if it hasn’t elected at least two state constitutional officers in the last 10 years; opposing the use of student identification to vote and requiring voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship before they can cast a ballot in “any and all elections,” which was proposed by new state party Chair Dorothy Moon; and directing the party to dismiss a lawsuit former Chairman Tom Luna filed against the Bonneville County GOP Central Committee for violating party rules in its actions endorsing and donating to primary election candidates.
Brian Almon, an Ada County delegate who was attending just his second state party convention, said, “I think most of them perhaps restate, perhaps with stronger language, the philosophy of the Republican Party. Obviously with the change in the officers, the new chairman and the other executive board officers, it shows, I think, a stronger voice from the conservative Republicans.”
“I think among some, that there’s been some frustration with the focus of the party leadership being on metrics such as fundraising and voter registration,” Almon said, “while perhaps paying less attention than they would like to ideological concerns, how closely should our candidates stick to the Republican platform, for example. I think they will have more of a focus on having that discussion, about ideology, about philosophy, about what does the party stand for.”
Thayn called that a victory for the “I don’t know what you call it, the Wayne Hoffman wing, probably the libertarian wing of the party. … I see them imposing their own form of elitism or tyranny. … They’re trying to impose their principles.”
“I think it’s a different form of tyranny,” he said. “I haven’t supported the other forms. I don’t support this form.”
Thayn, who lost his re-election bid in the May primary against fellow incumbent GOP Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle, said, “I wish the new party leadership well, but I think they have this tendency for ‘purity’ that is going to cause campaign funds to dry up, and people are going to not feel welcome in the party. And I think that’s unfortunate.”
Proposals that didn’t pass included one to disavow the results of the 2020 presidential election, which didn’t get out of committee; and a resolution proposed by Scott Herndon and Cornel Rasor of Bonner County to do away with the primary election entirely in favor of party caucuses, which also didn’t get out of committee. Also rejected was a proposed platform amendment from Herndon to declare in the platform’s preamble that party members are Republicans because “we place our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ as our Creator, our Defender and as our Provider for instruction in human government.”
Here are the platform changes, resolutions and new rules that were approved by the convention:
PLATFORM CHANGES. The approved changes include:
• In the “Right to Life” section of the platform, adding a reference to the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and adding clauses calling for criminalizing abortion as murder, and amending the Idaho Constitution to add a “right to life for preborn children.”
• In the “Health and Welfare” section, changes proposed by Herndon beefing up language on conscience clauses and parental rights in medical decisions.
• In the “Redistricting” section, calling for blocking any party from naming redistricting commissioners if it hasn’t garnered either an average of 20% of all ballots cast in four of the previous primary elections, or elected at least two constitutional officers in the preceding 10 years. If that results in just one party naming redistricting commissioners, the platform says, that party’s state central committee will appoint the final three members to the six-member commission.
• In other sections, adding in a clause that Republicans must have affiliated at least 12 months in advance to vote in a GOP primary; backing spending state taxpayer money on “private and parochial schools;” opposing “social justice indoctrination” in Idaho colleges and universities; calling for repeal of the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which authorized the federal income tax; calling to “respect and protect the biological gender of children;” and calling for state Board of Education members to be elected by region rather than appointed by the governor, which would require amending the Idaho Constitution.
APPROVED RESOLUTIONS: The approved resolutions included:
• Declaring Idaho’s “unequivocal” support for Israel
• Opposing “crossover” voting, restricting who can vote in GOP primaries, and declaring, “Most estimates, even the most charitable ones, do not give the Idaho Republican Party more than 10 years of survival if crossover voting is not seriously handled.” A second resolution on the same topic calls for the party to appoint a committee to study the problem.
• Calling for declaring Idaho a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State”
• Declaring that American combat troops “should not be used as world policemen”
• Calling for protection for children against pornography on the internet
• Backing privatizing Idaho Public Television, a resolution sponsored by delegates Bjorn Handeen and David Reilly of Kootenai County
• Calling on the Legislature to “protect Idaho’s businesses and individuals from discrimination exercised in the name of Environmental, Social and Governance scores”
• Requiring partisan affiliation for all Idaho elections other than judicial elections; this resolution was cosponsored by Moon and her husband, Darr Moon.
• Declaring that the Republican Party “recognizes identity consistent only with one’s original DNA”
RULE CHANGES: From six that were proposed, just one proposed change to party rules made it out of committee and was approved by the convention delegates, the one on crossover voting, restricting who can vote in GOP primaries, and permitting the party to endorse and donate to primary election candidates.
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A Fort Wayne man will serve 20 years behind bars if a judge accepts a plea agreement in the brutal death of a 17-month-old boy a year ago.
Shaquille Rowe, 28, pleaded guilty Monday in Allen Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Aiden Mishawn Clark. The toddler was rushed from his home in the 2700 block of Millbrook Drive in critical condition to a hospital where he was pronounced dead May 17, 2021.
The Allen County coroner’s office said Aiden died from blunt force injuries to the chest. His death was one of 49 homicides in the county last year.
If a judge accepts a plea agreement offered by prosecutors, Rowe will be sentenced to 30 years, with 20 years spent behind bars and 10 years suspended. Charges of murder, aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent will be dismissed if the plea deal is accepted.
Had he been convicted of murder, Rowe would have faced up to 65 years in prison. Sentencing is set for Aug. 12.
Rowe called 911 about 12:30 p.m. the day Aiden died to say he’d gotten out of a shower to find the boy not breathing. Medics found indications of physical abuse on the toddler’s body, court documents said.
Dr. Scott Wagner said the child’s heart was “ripped in half,” his sternum fractured and his pericardium sac torn, resulting in a “massive amount of hemorrhaging,” court documents said. He also had a lacerated spleen and hemorrhaging around his left kidney and pancreas.
According to Rowe and the child’s mother, Rowe was the only one in the apartment that morning. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/man-pleads-guilty-in-toddlers-death/article_1b01907c-06d2-11ed-baeb-ebaa73637f26.html | 2022-07-19T05:36:18 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/man-pleads-guilty-in-toddlers-death/article_1b01907c-06d2-11ed-baeb-ebaa73637f26.html |
Artist Cassidy Merkle works to add white highlights and outlines to her sea-themed mural for the Clean Drains Fort Wayne campaign put together by City Utilities and nonprofit organization Friends of the River. Merkle is one of many artists in the project, and her mural can be seen on the corner of Parnell and Nettie avenues across from the Bob Arnold Northside Park tennis courts. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/drain-painter/article_43317308-06d9-11ed-a0a8-e337dbb0ccc0.html | 2022-07-19T05:36:25 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/drain-painter/article_43317308-06d9-11ed-a0a8-e337dbb0ccc0.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A paddleboarder from Hillsboro drowned Monday at Frenchman’s Bar Park, Vancouver police said.
Around 4 p.m. the 30-year-old man fell off the paddleboard and was struggling to get to shore. Rescue swimmers from the Vancouver Fire Department jumped in but the man had been underwater for several minutes, officials said.
A dive team from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrived and recovered the man’s body. Rescue units from Portland and the US Coast Guard also rushed to the scene in a search effort.
The man’s name has not yet been released. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/hillsboro-man-30-falls-off-paddleboard-drowns/ | 2022-07-19T05:41:33 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/hillsboro-man-30-falls-off-paddleboard-drowns/ |
July 16, 1956 - July 13, 2022
GRIFFITH - In loving memory of Debra Ann Murray of Griffith, who passed away on July 13, 2022 at the age of 65. Debra was born July 16, 1956 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Audrey Dejnowski. She retired from JCPenney after 25+ years of dedicated service.
In life, Debra provided many years of excellent caregiving to her mother and was a very active member of the Griffith Senior Center. She also participated in many other local groups, where she enjoyed games and activities with many of her close friends.
Debra is preceded in death by her first son, Bryan J. Dejnowski; and leaves behind her son, Dustin J. Murray along with her six siblings: David Dejnowski, Donna Bourgeois, Dale Dejnowski, Dana (Sandra) Dejnowski, Daryl (Tamara) Dejnowski, and Darin (Sandy) Dejnowski. Debra also leaves behind eight nieces and nephews; and eleven great nieces and nephews. Debra will be greatly missed by all who shared in her life.
Memorial services for Debra will be held on July 21, 2022 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road in Highland from 12:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M., with a memorial service following at 5:30 P.M.
For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke-Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/debra-ann-murray/article_b5f63fb1-b0fa-55dc-bb25-a4d2603a6fb2.html | 2022-07-19T05:59:34 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/debra-ann-murray/article_b5f63fb1-b0fa-55dc-bb25-a4d2603a6fb2.html |
Nov. 28, 1931 - July 17, 2022
VALPARAISO - Donna Wacnik, age 90, passed away on July 17, 2022. Born in Hammond, IN on November 28, 1931 to the late William and Emma (nee Bonnet) Hartfield.
She was a member of the Riverside Community Church in Hammond, IN and homemaker.
Survived by children: Mark (Debbie), Paul (Kristin), David (Cheryl) Wacnik, Ruth Anne (Erik) Olson; grandchildren: Christopher (Jessica), Michelle, Lindsey, John, Peter and Timothy Wacnik, Jackelyn (Keith) McAleese, Leo and Fredrik Schreiber-Wacnik, Patrick, Matthew, and Evan Olson; great-grandchildren: Sophia, Hudson, Ansley and Ethan; sisters: Bonnie Muir, Sally (Kent) Westley.
Preceded in death by husband, Ronald Wacnik; parents; sister, Janet Williams; brothers-in-law: Owen Muir and Jim Williams.
Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, and a funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the DYKES FUNERAL HOME, 2305 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso IN. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 801 Michigan City Rd., Calumet City, IL. Chaplain Dean Christianson, officiating.
Memorials may be made to Share Foundation, 6617 County Rd. 300 E, LaPorte, IN., sharefoundation.org
Arrangements made by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., Valparaiso IN (219) 462-3125. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donna-m-wacnik/article_37e3282b-0a93-5038-b384-0f3c41c3ddf9.html | 2022-07-19T05:59:40 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donna-m-wacnik/article_37e3282b-0a93-5038-b384-0f3c41c3ddf9.html |
Nov. 21, 1925 - July 15, 2022
MUNSTER - Dr. Minakshi Dalal, age 96, of Munster, Indiana formerly of Ahmedabad, Gujarat passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022.
Minakshi (Dadi) is survived by her children: Harsh Dalal (Shreyasi), Meenal Menezes (Arnold), and Vikram Dalal (Pravina); seven grandchildren: Francis, Maithelee (David), Sharvari (Federico), Milan, Mona, Ishani, and Janu; great-grandchildren: Alessandro, Sanjiv, Lucas, and Niam; sisters: Sadhana and SriLekha; many nieces and nephews.
Minakshi was preceded in death by her husband, Lalitchandra Dalal.
An indefatigable advocate for the underserved and dedicated reformer, Dr. Minakshi Dalal lived an exemplary life. A life defined by virtue, charity, and compassion. During a time when women's education was little more than an afterthought, Dr. Dalal succeeded in becoming one of the youngest PhDs in Sanskrit Literature. Her trailblazing and towering persona also extended into her philanthropic work. Undeterred by naysayers and driven by a fiercely held commitment to her community, she supported science scholarships for underserved children in the state of Gujarat and helped establish the Red Cross in Gujarat, serving as the organization's first president. She also helped found Cancer Hospital in Gujarat, India which provides free healthcare for children and families impacted by pediatric cancer. At just 4 feet and 11 inches, Dr. Dalal was truly larger than life.
She was the matriarch of her family-the center around whom they all revolved. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Most importantly, she was the most faithful servant of Lord Krishna, with whom we know she will be reunited with warmth.
Funeral Services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN. Private family services will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M., followed by visiting hours from 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Private services will resume at 7:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Minakshi's name to a charity of your choice. Her favorite organizations: | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-minakshi-dalal/article_0fe625d2-e2a5-5c70-8ede-50d5dbfc0cd3.html | 2022-07-19T05:59:46 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-minakshi-dalal/article_0fe625d2-e2a5-5c70-8ede-50d5dbfc0cd3.html |
Feb. 26, 1933 - July 15, 2022
Helen Joan (nee Petro) Panfil, daughter, sister, wife, mother, Gram, GG, aunt and loyal friend, passed away at age 89, on July 15, 2022. Helen was born February 26, 1933, in Yonkers, New York and married Joseph Panfil, Sr on September 11, 1954 who predeceased her in 1981. Helen's mother (the late Helen Bednar Petro) raised her along with her surviving siblings: Joseph (Aurora) Petro, Terry (the late Andy) Borash and Marilyn (Tom) Valko as a single mother. She had many fond memories of Yonkers and her family growing up despite difficult times.
She is survived by her children: Melanie (Ben) Cernauskas, Mary Beth "Betsy" (Larry) Jarvis, and Joseph (Cynthia) Panfil, Jr. She was proud Gram to Wendie (Bill) Dwyer, Jennifer Esquivel, Leif (Sara) Reese, Rebecca (Matt Carter) Jarvis, Jolene (Jeff) Bogacki, Katie (Jim Pak) Jarvis, Joseph (Kara) Panfil, Benjamin (Ally) Panfil, and Lucas (Lauren) Panfil. She was the beloved GG to Alex (Makenzie) Esquivel, Taylor Dwyer, Wil Dwyer, Skylar Todd, Molly Esquivel, Madison Carter, Ava Reese, Blake Bogacki, Hailey Carter, Addison Reese, Jackson Bogacki, Autumn Reese, and Kayla Panfil; and one great-great-grandchild, Raeleigh Esquivel. Helen is also survived by many nieces and nephews
Helen was retired from Marshall Fields and a member and officer of many clubs including SPARC at Saint Maria Goretti and the Tri-Town/Schererville Seniors. Helen was a long-time cherished member of Tops IN 1437, where she recently achieved her 5 year status as a KOPS. Helen participated in the outpatient cardiac rehab at Franciscan Dyer and made many friends and thanks the nurses for their care while she was in the program.
Helen loved crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, playing Scrabble and Yahtzee, playing pinochle at St John Township Center and playing cards of any form but her favorite was poker
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Elmwood Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Ln. (1/2 block west of U.S. 41/Wicker ave. at 97th Ln.) St. John. IN. 46373. Visitation and Funeral Services, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 DIRECTLY at St. Maria Goretti Chuch, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, IN 46311 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to St. Maria Goretti Food Pantry in Helen's memory. www.elmwoodchapel.com 219-365-3474 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-joan-nee-petro-panfil/article_bf8da55f-8b65-531a-a989-c862a36b0320.html | 2022-07-19T05:59:52 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-joan-nee-petro-panfil/article_bf8da55f-8b65-531a-a989-c862a36b0320.html |
May 20, 1950 - July 14, 2022
LANSING - Jerome Rice, formerly of Lansing, IL and Crown Point, IN.
Celebration of life will be held later in IL. Date not yet determined.
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HIGHLAND - Loretta (nee Echterling) Wolak, age 95 of Highland, entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Rudy Wolak; three children: Deb Schreiber, Tom Wolak and Barb Wolak; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home located at 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. The following day, Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. there will be visitation at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3025 Highway Ave. Highland, IN followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Loretta grew up in Hammond, IN but has been a long-term resident of Highland, IN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and good friend to many. Loretta volunteered for decades to help those in need. Her family would like to thank those who came to help her in her times of need. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/loretta-nee-echterling-wolak/article_ce9d0cfe-5c9a-53b2-89d4-f210cca181e5.html | 2022-07-19T06:00:05 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/loretta-nee-echterling-wolak/article_ce9d0cfe-5c9a-53b2-89d4-f210cca181e5.html |
Mary M. Bellile (nee Dehenes)
WHITING/ROBERTSDALE - Mary M. Bellile (nee Dehenes) 103 of Whiting-Robertsdale, passed away peacefully on the early morning of Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Belmont Village, Oak Park, IL. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell G. Nelson and the late Dell L. Bellile, Sr.; loving mother of Fred Nelson, Carol Bellile, Dell (Susan) Bellile, Jr., Janine (Tom) Kokandy, Donald (Ann) Bellile and Corky (Jim DeNuccio) Bellile; dear mother-in-law of Judy Nelson and Tom Mordus; cherished grandmother of Jon (Lori), Russell, Michael, and David Nelson, Scot Kokandy, Amy Losh, Jordan (Kennen Warmack) Gamble and Hayden Gamble; adoring great-grandma of Luke and Meghan Nelson, Colton and Aiden "AJ" Losh; dearest aunt of Elaine (George) Watson, Sandi (Ron) Furman, Richard, David (Nettie) and Steve Dehenes and Andrea (Guy) Gallicko; extended family and dear friends, Della Willis, Will Gamble, Marty Dybel and Jean Holling; devoted caregiver, Anna Escobar.
Visitation on Friday morning, July 22, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 10:00 a.m. at the BARAN FUNERAL HOME, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, with the Rev. Mark R. Peres, C.P.P.S., officiating; interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com.
Mary Bellile was born on March 14, 1919 in Lakewood, Ohio to Mary Feteke Zsido Dehenes and George Zsido and was a resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale Community for 90 years, since age eight. She attended Wespark Grade School and graduated from George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1937, where she was in the third graduating class. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc., BR. 81 and was also a runner for "Meals on Wheels". Mary was a retiree of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools where she worked with middle school students and faculty. An avid Chicago White Sox fan, Mary along with her son, Dell and his wife, Susan did a White Sox tour. She saw the White Sox play at all the American League parks, as well as National League parks and spring training games. Mary's first away games were in Toronto, Canada. A memorable spring training game featured Michael Jordan in a White Sox uniform. When she was 90 years old, she was featured on the front page of the Northwest Indiana Times newspaper, for the Chicago White Sox opening day. The story featured the games and ballparks Mary had attended in prior years. She has many personal photos with former White Sox players including Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Jermaine Dye, Magglio Ordonez, Omar Vizquel and Harold Baines. She also has several autographs including Minnie Minosa, Jim Thome, Joe Crede and Ozzie Guillen. Along with many collectables from the 2005 World Series Championship White Sox, Mary's prized White Sox possessions include a Waterford World Series ball and a large framed picture of Comiskey Park featuring player autographs. A brick with Mary's name and signature by-line "Love Ya" proudly sits in Champions Plaza at Guaranteed Rate Field along with her personal one at home. Above all this, her children were her life. She never missed their activities including baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, choir and band. A devoted mother, raising her children as a single mom most of her adult life. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, 6490 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, foodbanknwi.org or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. (219) 659-4400 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-m-bellile-nee-dehenes/article_9b3d1ab7-3e90-51d6-a9bb-da5d24f2d58e.html | 2022-07-19T06:00:11 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-m-bellile-nee-dehenes/article_9b3d1ab7-3e90-51d6-a9bb-da5d24f2d58e.html |
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Ga. — One child is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting in Bleckley County on Monday morning, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s office.
The shooting happened at Deer Run Apartments on Lucas Road in Cochran just after midnight when deputies found 2-year-old, Yasir Satterwhite, shot and killed.
4-year-old Tamir Satterwhite was also shot and transported to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon to undergo surgery. He is in stable condition after the surgery.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is providing assistance in the investigation. The shots were not fired from within the home, according to the release.
In a news conference on Monday afternoon, the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office announced a $6,000 reward is being offered for information in the shooting with help from local partners.
"We do not have a suspect at this point," Major Daniel Cape said. "This is priority number one. We will work and work and work until someone is brought to justice for this heinous crime."
Cape added, "We need tips. Even if you think it is something small or slight, it may be big to us."
The death has been ruled a homicide. Anyone with information can contact Lt. Jeff Simpson of the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office at 478-934-4545 or the GBI Eastman Office at 478-374-6988, 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
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HELENA, Mont. — A California woman who was fatally mauled by a grizzly bear in western Montana last summer was the victim of a rare predatory attack by a food-conditioned bear that was likely attracted to food in and near her tent and scents left behind from recent Independence Day picnics, wildlife officials said.
Leah Davis Lokan, 65, of Chico, was pulled out of her tent and mauled in the pre-dawn hours of July 6, 2021 in the small town of Ovando, along the banks of the Blackfoot River, made famous by the movie “A River Runs Through It.” The town borders a huge expanse of forested land that is home to an estimated 1,000 grizzlies.
About an hour before the mauling, the bear had approached the tents of Lokan and a Texas couple who were camping behind a museum. They were able to scare the bear away.
Lokan, a retired nurse, told the couple that the bear “huffed at my head," according to the incident report by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee's Board of Review.
Lokan declined an offer to go sleep at a hotel where her sister and their friend were staying, investigators reported. The women were participating in a long-anticipated bike ride along the Great Divide Mountain Bike route.
After the first encounter, Lokan took some packaged snack foods and dry lentils out of her tent and retrieved a can of bear spray, the investigation found.
However, her toiletries — in two bags that had previously held dried blueberries and still smelled like berries — remained in the tent, investigators said. She had food stored in the saddle bags of her bicycle, about 10 feet (3 meters) away from her tent, the report said.
The Texas couple awakened just after 4 a.m. to noises that indicated Lokan was being attacked. The man yelled at the bear and deployed his pepper spray after seeing the bruin “pouncing up and down” on Lokan and her tent.
The 417-pound (189 kilogram) male grizzly bear broke her neck and severed her spine, an autopsy found, causing instantaneous death. A nearly empty can of bear spray that appeared to have been recently deployed was found under her tent, officials said.
The bear that mauled Lokan was shot thee days later while raiding a chicken coop near Ovando. DNA tests confirmed it was the same grizzly bear that also raided a different chicken coop in the hours after the mauling. The bear was 4 to 7 years old, investigators said.
“Not all bears exhibiting food-conditioned behavior exhibit predatory behavior. But for some unknown reason a predatory response was triggered in this bear,” the June 28 report said. “While foraging under the cover of darkness in Ovando, perhaps due to a simple movement made by the sleeping victim, or a certain sound made by the victim, the bear reacted and ended up taking the life of Ms. Lokan.”
Wildlife officials recommend that if a grizzly bear approaches an occupied tent, campers should seek shelter in a building or vehicle and should not return to the tent for the night, the report said.
The investigators also urged organizers of the Tour Divide bicycle race to inform participants that they are racing through grizzly and black bear country, educate them about proper food storage, encourage them to carry pepper spray and be observant.
Lokan's family suggested bear spray manufacturers include a unique whistle in a bear spray trigger that could alert others as well as be an additional deterrent to bears, the report said.
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ELK GROVE, Calif — A massive casino in Elk Grove is coming even sooner than expected.
The Sky River Casino announced plans Monday that they'll be opening to the public in early September. However, an exact date has not been released at this time.
The casino has been under construction since breaking ground near Highway 99 in Elk Grove in early 2021, and it's nearly wrapped up. It'll also be bringing up to 1,500 jobs to the area along with it.
Sky River Casino will be 100,000 square feet with 2,000 slot machines, 80 table games and 12 different venues for food and drink.
“Sky River Casino is an entertainment destination that will include a wide array of dining experiences that are sure to excite foodies throughout the area,” said Chris Gibase, president and Chief Operating Officer for Sky River Casino. “The property features cutting-edge technology that allows for an innovative approach to our loyalty program, Sky River Rewards, designed to create a memorable experience for our guests. We are excited to open the doors of this wonderful facility for the Wilton Rancheria Tribe.”
Boyd Gaming will be operating the facility under an agreement with the Wilton Rancheria tribe.
“Our people have fought for decades to achieve self-sufficiency,” said Wilton Rancheria Tribal Chairman Jesus Tarango. “We fought for tribal recognition, for our land and for this historic project. We are privileged to partner with Boyd Gaming and look forward to the opening of Sky River, which will bring jobs and long-term benefits to our Tribe, our community, and the region.”
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YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Yuba County near that's growing at a rapid rate, officials said Monday.
Cal Fire said the so-called Winding Fire was burning along Winding Way and Regent Way, three miles south of Oregon House. Officials said it has grown to 60 acres and is 0% contained.
Evacuations in the area are underway just south of and west of Oregon House in Zones YUB-E099 and E043. YUB-E089 is under an evacuation warning.
Zones YUB-E093, E009, YUB-E100 and DOB-E100 are under evacuation advisories.
Evacuation Map
An evacuation map for Yuba County is available below.
Evacuation Center
An evacuation center has been set up at the Sycamore Ranch campground for people displaced by the evacuation orders or warnings. Livestock can be taken to the Sheriff's Posse Arena.
Sycamore Ranch - 5390 State Hwy 20 nears Browns Valley
Sheriff's Posse Arena - 5396 Marysville Road, Browns Valley.
Fire Map
This wildfire map was created using data from NASA, NGA, USGS and FEMA.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people were killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
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What questions do you have about the latest wildfires? If you're impacted by the wildfires, what would you like to know? Text the ABC10 team at (916) 321-3310.
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STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Stanislaus County deputies are investigating after a woman was found dead in a Hughson canal.
According to a news release, deputies were called to the canal bank at the intersection of E Hatch Road near Tully Road around 8 a.m. Monday for a woman found face down in the water.
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office PIO Luke Schwartz identified the woman as 68-year-old Maria Victoria Ortiz.
Schwartz told ABC10 a final determination of her cause of death will be made by a pathologist, but they believe she slipped into the canal. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-found-dead-in-hughson-canal/103-e9bd98d5-3e14-4d19-924b-4f6e23060b04 | 2022-07-19T06:05:14 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-found-dead-in-hughson-canal/103-e9bd98d5-3e14-4d19-924b-4f6e23060b04 |
GREENSBORO — After announcing in June that the former American Hebrew Academy would be used as transitional housing and a school for unaccompanied immigrant children, federal officials have answered few questions about how the facility will operate.
Not from residents or the media. Even local elected officials seem to have few answers about the plan by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“It’s just such a lack of transparency,” said Mark Hobson, a resident who lives in the nearby Westridge Forest neighborhood.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement, part of DHHS, said in a June statement that to meet its legal responsibility, the agency “continuously explores potential facility options for future needs to ensure that children do not have to remain in border patrol facilities, which are not appropriate locations for children.”
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To that end, the American Hebrew Academy will be contracted to provide educational programming for the children, the Office of Refugee Resettlement said. Children will also have access to medical treatment, legal services, translators and mental and behavioral health counselors. The facility would be named the Greensboro Piedmont Academy Influx Care Facility for UC (unaccompanied minors) and it is slated to begin operating sometime this month.
Terry Billings, president of the Westridge Forest homeowners’ association, said he’s received several questions from residents concerning the facility, including the number of children expected, the length of the average stay, what security will be in place, whether the children will be allowed to leave the campus and how the potential increase in traffic will be addressed.
“We have a lot of opinions, very strong opinions on the right and fairly strong opinions on the left, including some people that wanted to do what they can do to help,” Billings said. “Most of the people are squarely in the middle, with their concerns being ‘Why was I not told about this? Why can I not get any information out of anyone? What is so secretive about this?’
“You would think that with something this monumental there would have been some forums for people to ask questions, express concerns and get some information. It seems like nobody seems to know anything.”
Emailed questions from the News & Record to DHHS have gone mostly unanswered.
The department either ignored the emails or provided statements that didn’t answer specific questions, including how much running the facility will cost, who will provide security and how much the American Hebrew Academy is being paid to educate the children brought there.
Even the cost of the lease was not directly answered by the department, although the News & Record found a record of the lease in online documents: $49.8 million for a five-year lease of the 100-acre property off Hobbs Road.
The DHHS is holding informational meetings for “elected officials and community stakeholders” by invitation only today, according to local and federal officials.
“These initial meetings are closed to press, but we will be sharing additional information following the meetings,” DHHS said in an email to the News & Record sent Monday evening.
Billings and Hobson said they sent lists of questions to Councilwoman Nancy Hoffmann, who said last week she was invited to the meeting.
“If we can’t be sure that the press are even involved ... someone who’s actually attending with cameras or notepad in hand, how do we know that the questions are being answered?” Hobson asked.
The office of U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning, who represents Greensboro, did not respond to a July 5 email asking for comment on questions raised by Republican lawmakers about the facility’s security and plans to prevent overcrowding there.
Pressed by the News & Record again on the matter Monday, as well as the lack of transparency by DHHS about the facility, Manning’s office responded by sending a letter to DHHS asking for more specific information regarding the operation.
Some of the questions included in the letter involve internal and external security procedures, if the children would be allowed off campus and what efforts the Office of Refugee Resettlement has taken to provide community members to give feedback or express concerns.
Manning was not available for an interview Monday, but her office said she’s asked for an in-person meeting with the department.
Hoffmann, whose district includes the academy, said last week that she had only received a few phone calls and a couple of emails about the project. Some were from people opposed to the project while others supported it but had further questions, she said.
“In a couple of instances they felt the city should stop this,” Hoffmann said. “I explained it’s a private piece of property and there’s really nothing that the city can do in terms of stopping a transaction with a private property.”
However, Hobson and others want more details.
“We don’t know what the security will be like. The facility was designed more to keep people out than to keep people in,” Hobson said. “We don’t know whether they’ll be allowed out around the neighborhood. ... There’s lots of unanswered questions.”
Mayor Nancy Vaughan did not return messages seeking information about today’s meetings.
Robin Keller, clerk to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, said Monday that she had received an email inviting herself and Assistant County Manager Victor Isler to the meeting.
Keller said DHHS also wanted to invite Commissioner Justin Conrad, whose district includes the academy, board Chairman Melvin “Skip” Alston and at-large Commissioner Kay Cashion.
Conrad, a Republican, said Monday he intended to go to the meeting.
“I don’t feel like they did a good job at all in talking to the public about the program ... and that creates a lot of confusion in the local community,” Conrad said. “We need more transparency.”
Alston also said he planned to attend. “I’ve got to go and find out what they’re talking about doing in my county,” he said, adding that he’s fielded several calls from residents about the project.
“They just want answers. Most of them are kind of drawing on the most extreme fear,” Alston said. “These are kids we’re talking about. I’ve had some people that called me and said these are animals and I stop them right then and there and say ‘No they are not animals, these are human beings.’
“We have to look at the fact that they (DHHS) have to look out for these 700 to 800 kids. They’re trying to place the kids as soon as possible. Some may not be there more than two weeks.”
Like the city, Alston said, the county does not have any control over what plans DHHS has for the site.
“The federal government doesn’t have to ask our opinion,” Alston said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/an-elite-greensboro-academy-will-now-house-immigrant-children-people-have-questions-but-no-one/article_7ce9d85c-06a1-11ed-bbba-27f7a6f6c723.html | 2022-07-19T06:06:02 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/an-elite-greensboro-academy-will-now-house-immigrant-children-people-have-questions-but-no-one/article_7ce9d85c-06a1-11ed-bbba-27f7a6f6c723.html |
SEATTLE — Alaskan Way along the Seattle waterfront is shifting as five more blocks of travel lanes move onto the re-built street.
The overnight adjustments on Monday allow the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to open two lanes in each direction south of Union Street, one lane in each direction north of Union Street, along with parking and loading areas.
The improvements will allow crews to shift attention west to the park promenade and protected bike lanes, according to SDOT.
Crews working on the waterfront program have been building a new Alaskan Way east of the current road since late 2019. The work on the waterfront followed the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, which was torn down over the course of 10 months in 2019.
SDOT has opened new travel lanes in phases as sections of the new Alaskan Way are completed.
Next year, SDOT plans to open an elevated road north of Union Street and complete the shift over to the new Alaskan Way, which will be in the footprint of the former viaduct.
Work on Alaskan Way in Pioneer Square between South Main Street and Yesler Way cannot be complete until the Washington State Ferries finishes the majority of its work to replace the Colman Dock ferry terminal. Construction on Alaskan Way in that area is expected to resume in 2023. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-waterfront-alaskan-way-lane-adjustment/281-c52d181b-ff03-4d66-9d4e-7191336ec4f9 | 2022-07-19T06:30:28 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-waterfront-alaskan-way-lane-adjustment/281-c52d181b-ff03-4d66-9d4e-7191336ec4f9 |
RIVER FALLS -- Marissa Fuerstenberg of Ionia graduated this spring from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a bachelor of science in animal science degree.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Councilwoman Indira Sheumaker said her battle with mental health has been ongoing since she was a teenager.
"I was literally counting the years until it was more than half my life," she said. "So, at this point, yeah, its been more than half my life."
After contracting COVID-19, Sheumaker experienced a dip in her mental health, causing her to miss council meetings.
While Sheumaker has had problems like this in the past, they are now much more visible.
"I wasn't able to take that time to go back to zero, to go back to where I was okay, and I was healthy, and I was able to then get back to the place where I was able to come to a council meeting," she said.
Sheumaker's experiences highlight questions surrounding post-pandemic accessibility.
Catherine Johnson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, said that although the pandemic was difficult for everyone, it did bring us a couple of insightful understandings.
"We can offer events and education and work in a virtual format," Johnson said. "And when we do that, we open up a lot of barriers that have existed for people with disabilities to attending events, and to working into going to school."
Sheumaker said being remote for a city council meeting put into perspective how difficult it was to use the city's accessibility resources.
"You can't hear anybody, and they can't hear you and you can't see what's going on in their room," Sheumaker said. "And nobody speaks into the microphone. And people's mics get cut off when they don't want them to speak."
Johnson worries how quickly some of these accommodations are leaving us post-pandemic, as she said we haven't always considered the voices of people with disabilities in the past.
"Continuing that forward movement is important to make sure that individuals with disabilities know that they are welcome to come to all these different kinds of meetings, and that their perspectives are considered important," she said.
Local 5 reached out to the city to see what accommodations are available for City Council meetings. They said you can view Des Moines City Council meetings in real time on YouTube or DMTV-7.
If you are in need of more accessibility accommodations, the city asks that you reach out to them at least three business days before the meeting so they can prepare.
They urge anyone with concerns to visit the city's website or contact their city officials.
The city of Des Moines also said they currently pay for professional captioning on YouTube for every City Council meeting. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-city-council-accessibility-indira-sheumaker/524-496f3d4c-93a8-4f95-9748-c52bbe806f75 | 2022-07-19T06:36:59 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-city-council-accessibility-indira-sheumaker/524-496f3d4c-93a8-4f95-9748-c52bbe806f75 |
IOWA, USA — EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video is from October 2021, when Iowa's previous medical director announced her resignation.
The search is over for Iowa's new medical director, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.
Dr. Robert Kruse will fill the role vacated in October by former state medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati.
“Dr. Kruse’s background in biomedical engineering, public health, family medicine and occupational health give him a broad perspective to approach complex medical and public health problems,” said HHS Director Kelly Garcia in a press release.
Kruse currently serves as medical director of occupational health at MercyOne in Des Moines.
"I look forward to embracing this new role to collaborate with our partners and stakeholders to work together to promote and improve the health of all Iowans," Kruse said in the release.
The state also announced Monday that Sarah Reisetter will serve as deputy director and chief of the newly formed Division of Compliance.
Reisetter previously served as the Iowa Department of Public Health's deputy director.
“I am honored for this incredible opportunity to build our new HHS Compliance division," Reisetter said in the release. "Working across our HHS system, I am confident we can improve, coordinate and streamline services and supports for Iowans who rely on them, and I cannot wait to get started."
The new additions to the department come at a time of transition, as the state recently combined the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services into one agency, the Department of Health and Human Services. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/iowa-state-medical-director-robert-kruse-sarah-reisetter/524-7ed080ef-ae2f-44d5-b443-e50b93671dde | 2022-07-19T06:37:05 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/iowa-state-medical-director-robert-kruse-sarah-reisetter/524-7ed080ef-ae2f-44d5-b443-e50b93671dde |
Jacqueline “Jackie” Teresa Last, 94, of Jerome died July 15, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
Myra Tvardy, 92, of Twin Falls died in Ogden, Utah. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls.
James Miller Sr., 79, of Twin Falls died July 16, 2022, at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home.
Gilbert Lyman “Dick” Hodge Jr., 85, of Heyburn died Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are under the care Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.
Thomas “Tom” Oliver Meyer, 80, of Jerome died July 18, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
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Steven Michael Johnson, 71, of Burley died Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.
Stetson Lee Walls, 27, of Burley died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.
Susan Kay Van Zante, 68, of Twin Falls died July 14, 2022, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls.
Dorothy Elizabeth Moody, 83, of Gooding died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Wendell. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Berth Julia Mejia Tarango Bravo, 88, of Hazelton died July 16, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_6307b50c-06d9-11ed-9d75-e3af828234f9.html | 2022-07-19T06:47:02 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_6307b50c-06d9-11ed-9d75-e3af828234f9.html |
HAGERMAN — Joseph “Joey” Bokma, 51, of Hagerman, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at a local hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022 at Twin Falls Reformed Church, 1631 Grandview Dr. North, Twin Falls. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Joey’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
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TWIN FALLS — Joyce Gentry, 82 of Twin Falls passed away on Thursday July 14, 2022 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Rosenau Funeral Home Community Room.
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June 6, 1937-July 15, 2022
HEYBURN — Dick Hodge passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2022, surrounded by his family, following a short illness.
Dick was born in Burley, Idaho, on June 6, 1937, the oldest of six children to Gilbert Lyman Hodge Sr. and Alva Elsie Enoch Hodge. In his youth, he developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors, spending all of his free time fishing and especially hunting. In his teenage years, Dick and his friends would travel hundreds of miles for weekend fishing trips, picking up aluminum cans on the way home to pay for gas. Throughout his life, Dick’s best memories were comprised of hundreds of happy days chasing a big buck or elk.
Having just turned seventeen, Dick joined the United States Air Force and served as a jet mechanic at Ellis Air Force Base during the Korean War, later telling his family of the shenanigans of aviation in the 1950s. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Dick attended Ricks College where he studied business.
Dick was set up on a blind date by his father who had met a lovely young co-worker at Simplot Foods that Dick senior thought his son would simply adore. Lucky for all of us, he was right. Dick married Gloria Jean Brackenbury on August 25, 1962. Their nearly sixty-year union would produce three children: Mitchell (Shari), Morgan, and Gina; six grandchildren: Gabe; Toni, Gydon, Tasia; and Cooper and Finnley; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Philip Hodge; and one sister, June Bill.
Dick’s impact on the world and the people he encountered was far reaching and he will not soon be forgotten. In his thirty-plus years at Ore-Ida Foods, Dick worked as Maintenance Engineer and Manager of Technical Services, managing hundreds of employees and bringing numerous innovations to the world of potato processing. During his time at Ore-Ida, Dick won national awards and traveled the world to work on food processing equipment. After his retirement, Dick turned down multiple job offers from consulting jobs to an offer to help start a potato processing plant in South Africa. Instead, Dick never slowed down on his own pursuits and passions. His lifelong interests were varied, from dabbling in a farming operation, to collecting and selling rare books and artifacts, to playing the stock market, to owning and operating a gym and competing in a bodybuilding competition in his 50s. But his main passion was owning a rental operation which was comprised of nearly a hundred units at its peak. With a brilliant mind for business and expert skills as a craftsman, electrician, and plumber, Dick did all the work on his rentals himself. A big softy, Gloria did have to ban him from rent collection after he would hear any excuse and let renters stay without paying. Always full of compassion, his gruff exterior was balanced by a big heart and for years he would deliver gifts to many renters to ensure their children had a Merry Christmas.
Dick was the foundation of his family, with the care and comfort of his loved ones always his first priority in life. He extolled advice and counsel as the wise sage and family patriarch to his dozens of nieces and nephews as beloved Uncle Dick. To his wife and children, he was deeply loved and cherished. To those he encountered, he was a man who would drop everything to help out someone in need.
Dick’s eighty-five years were full of love and adventure and the impact he made on the people he encountered was profound. After a lifetime of service, we know he will still be watching over us while he continues to chase the big bucks in the sky.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley. Military rites will be presented by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
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Feb. 28, 1942—July 15, 2022
Rena Mae Abernathy, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, July 15, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Twin Falls Idaho.
Rena was born on February 28, 1942, in Bell, California to Murl and Darlene Helderman. They were shortly divorced, leaving Darlene to raise her and her three siblings. Darlene moved the family to Gooding, Idaho in 1948.
Rena graduated from Gooding high school in 1960. She met Royce Abernathy at a dance, and they were married on September 16, 1960. They celebrated 61 years in 2021. Together they raised two daughters, Carrie and June.
Rena and Royce moved to Jerome where Carrie and June were born. They lived there for three years. They, then moved to Burley in 1964, where Rena worked at Fred’s for three years. The family moved to Twin Falls where they bought their first home on Falls Avenue. They made many lifelong friends from that neighborhood that still remain today.
Rena started working at Robert Stuart Junior High in 1969 as a lunch lady; until her retirement from that job in 1996, she held that job for 27 years. Rena also spent many hours in the basement of H&R Block, processing returns for their business. Rena helped in all aspects of that job until they sold it in 2006. In the off- tax season summers, both Mom and Dad built chain-link fence for Sears for many years to make ends meet.
They also spent many summers camping with those neighborhood friends and family. All of these included motorcycle rides, all throughout the Sawtooth Mountains.
When Rena and Royce finally retired in 2006, they enjoyed summers in Ashton, Idaho and the winter months at Lake Havasu and Parker, Arizona. Some of their favorite pastimes were golfing and gambling; not in that order... All was enjoyed with friends!! They also took trips to Canada, Hawaii, and a cruise South.
Rena was always busy with ceramic, restoring carousel horses, making rugs and some crocheting; seems she always had a project going at all times.
Rena was preceded in death by her parents, Murl Helderman and her mother, Darlene Helderman. She was also preceded by her husband Royce in March, 2022.
Surviving Rena are her daughters Carrie (Nick) Woodburn of Homedale, ID, and June (Jim) Buntin of Boise, Idaho. Two sisters, Murlene (Ray) Pruett Twin Falls, Betty (Al) Moody of Boise, and one brother, Ray Helderman of Wendover, Nevada. Rena had six grandchildren, Amanda (Scott) Wright of Boise, Kade Skeen of Kimberly, Randalee (Matt) Bowen of Homedale, Jamie (Courtney) Flanary of Boise, Stephanie (Lars) Knutsen of Boise and Kasey (Kelly) Duncan of Boise. Also, surviving Rena are her 11 great-grandchildren, Natalee, Lauren, Mackie, Amelia, Jaxon, Aniston, Rhett, Drew, Grayson, Presley and Taylor.
Rena had many friends, who will miss her and love her and always cherish all the great times together.
Upon her death, Mom and Dad both requested that there be no funeral and to be cremated; then to have their ashes spread at their favorite campsite on Pole Creek.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Brookdale assisted living for making this their “Home”!!!
A special thank you to Visions Hospice who were always ready to help when needed...
All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Rena’s memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/rena-mae-abernathy/article_5529d7a7-bd6d-563c-abee-3bec73d72819.html | 2022-07-19T06:47:26 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/rena-mae-abernathy/article_5529d7a7-bd6d-563c-abee-3bec73d72819.html |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As extreme heat across South Texas continues, the harsh realities of how dangerous it can be are becoming more apparent and common for area law enforcement.
Officials with the Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Control said they have made more than 1,000 rescues this fiscal year, with 70% being heat related.
Sunday night, Border Patrol agents said they had to treat a migrant who had been bitten by a snake. The person was taken to a hospital and given an anti-venom treatment.
In addition to heat related incidents, snake bites, drownings, and assaults are some of the other rescues that have taken place.
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ODESSA, Texas — On Saturday, the West Texas Warbirds' game against the Dallas Prime ended in a massive brawl that included players, coaches and fans.
The fight was a result of "chippy" play that started in the arena, then spilled into the stands. Now, the Odessa Police Department is investigating.
The Warbirds released a statement saying that their organization is not the center of the investigation.
"We can confirm that as of right now no Warbirds players, coaches, or staff are subjects of the investigations," the team posted on its Facebook page.
There have currently been no arrests made and no hospitalizations. Warbirds President and Managing Partner Leif Kertis said the organization is taking steps to increase safety.
One way is to try to switch leagues, which the front office is in the process of working out.
This is all the information we currently have on the situation. We will update this story as we learn more. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/warbirds-brawl-leads-to-police-investigation/513-bdaf32e8-6edb-4a9b-9cd6-0d71ec81f86e | 2022-07-19T07:03:01 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/warbirds-brawl-leads-to-police-investigation/513-bdaf32e8-6edb-4a9b-9cd6-0d71ec81f86e |
Temporarily closed: Walmart on U.S. 49 damaged by fire
Walmart Supercenter on U.S. 49 is temporarily closed after a fire broke out at the store.
The store posted a notice Sunday on Facebook that the store would be closed until further notice.
"As an essential store to our community, our goal is to assess any damage and reopen our Hattiesburg store as quickly as possible," Walmart officials said in an emailed statement. "In the meantime, we are working with our location at 6072 U.S. Highway 98 to temporarily manage our customers’ shopping and pharmacy needs."
Walmart officials told WDAM-TV the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but expects the store to reopen Saturday.
"The store team is working diligently to return to normal operations," store officials said in the post.
The store's pharmacy also is closed.
"Please refer to a neighboring Walmart for your RX needs," the store said.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
Do you have a story to share? Contact Lici Beveridge at lbeveridge@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @licibev or Facebook at facebook.com/licibeveridge. | https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/hattiesburg-walmart-fire-store-closed-temporarily/10084773002/ | 2022-07-19T07:28:36 | 1 | https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/hattiesburg-walmart-fire-store-closed-temporarily/10084773002/ |
Dale D. Fullerton
September 19, 1934-July 15, 2022
ROCKFORD-Dale D. Fullerton, 87 of 102 1st ST S., Rockford died peacefully Friday morning, July 15, 2022 at home.
Funeral services will be held, 10:30 am Friday, July 22, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd ST. NW, Rockford, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Burns. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning and expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mercy One North Iowa Hospice (Muse Norris Hospice Unit).
Dale was born on September 19, 1934 the seventh child of Harold and Iva (Schnartz) Fullerton in Rock Falls, Iowa at the telephone office. He graduated from Rockford High School with the class of 1953. He then entered the Army in 1954 and honorable served his county in England. He was discharged in 1956.
In his early years he was an over the road trucker. Meeting his future wife Berniece Smith at a dance in Lowden, Iowa in January of 1963. They were united in marriage on October 26, 1963 in Calamus, Iowa. To this union was born two children Neil and Carla. They lived in Davenport, Iowa until March of 1968 when he purchased his brother Jack's excavating business after Jack's death. At the same time he was also employed at the Rockford Light Plant and the Floyd County road department, for a short time until his earth moving business became full time. Dale and Berniece ran the business until 1998 when Neil their son took over. Dale continued to keep his hand in the business for several years, Not to relax, he started delivering motor homes for Winnebago for several years. They thoroughly enjoyed retirement by going to the grandchildren's, niece and nephews sporting events and traveling.
Surviving Dale are his wife Berniece of 58 years, Son Neil and his wife Kristi Fullerton, Rockford, Daughter Carla and husband Dennis Stainbrook, Monticello, MO, four grandchildren Elizabeth and John Fullerton, Benjamin and Heather Stainbrook, his brother Bill (Mona) of Des Moines, and sister Rosemary Diaz of Kirkwood, MO, along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dale in death are his parents, sister Maxine Vorhes, brothers Neil, Jack, Dean and Bob, and his brother-in-law Lou Diaz.
The family of Dale would very much show their appreciation for Mercy One Hospice for the excellent care given to Dale, and an extra special thank you for showing up to help when needed by Chay, Cory and Dan.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com Fullertonfuneralhomes/Facebook | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dale-d-fullerton/article_821bbfa4-ab95-5190-8ad2-501a9b0a75c1.html | 2022-07-19T07:37:12 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dale-d-fullerton/article_821bbfa4-ab95-5190-8ad2-501a9b0a75c1.html |
Amber Sue Bushbaum, 38, of Hampton, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Arrangements: Counsell Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton.
Kenneth “Newt” Isebrand, 63, of Titonka, died June 26, 2022, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Arrangements: Oakcrest Funeral Services.
James Reed, 83, of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Scenic Manor. Arrangements: Counsell Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Byron "Barney" Ruiter, 72, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Arrangements: Schott Funeral Homes, Forest City.
Dennis N. Wiemann, 71, of Des Moines, formerly of Belmond, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Stratford Care Center. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_f431f02f-17f8-581c-94ef-3825392ad1c2.html | 2022-07-19T07:37:18 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_f431f02f-17f8-581c-94ef-3825392ad1c2.html |
Jean Stocks
July 10, 1931-July 9, 2022
MASON CITY-Jean Stocks, 90, Webster City, IA, formerly of Mason City, IA, died Saturday, July 9, at Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center in Webster City. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., in Mason City, with the Rev. Margaret Hutchens officiating. There will be a time of fellowship with the family in the church's Fellowship Hall following the service. Inurnment will be in the church's columbarium.
Wilma Jean McClurg was born on July 10, 1931, to Earl R. and Margaret L. (Shannon) McClurg, in Maryville, MO. She grew up on the family farm in Maryville, MO, and graduated from Horace Mann High School. Jean earned her Home Economics teaching degree from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Her first job was as a Home Economics teacher at Rockford High School in Rockford, IA, where she met the high school music teacher, Arthur F. Stocks. The two were married on May 29, 1954. The couple later settled in Mason City, where Art worked for the American Cancer Society, and Jean worked as a dental assistant. Art and Jean had two daughters, Susan and Sarah.
Jean later worked as a part-owner of the craft consignment shop, The Apple Barrel; and as the Displaced Homemaker Coordinator at NIACC.
Jean was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ where she served on the church board; Sigma Sigma Sigma and Beta Sigma Phi sororities; Chapter KW, PEO; and Questers. She enjoyed golf; spending time in nature; collecting antiques; reading; doing puzzles and crosswords; sewing; and spending time with family.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Dr. Mark Andrew, Webster City, and Sarah and John Seelke, Atlanta, GA; Grandchildren Lauren and Jackson Leman, Webster City, and Caroline and Charlie Seelke, Atlanta; sister, Letha Jackson, Kansas City, MO; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, in 2011; parents, Earl and Margaret McClurg; brother Ralph McClurg; brother Lloyd and sister-in-law Wanda Lee McClurg; sister and brother-in-law, Cleta and Tommy Salyers; brother-in-law, Leland Jackson; father- and mother-in-law, Dr. Walter and Nina Stocks, and sister-in-law, Jeanette Stocks.
The family thanks the staff at Homestead Assisted Living, Mason City, and Crestview Nursing and Rehab in Webster City, for their friendship and care the past few years.
Memorials may be left to The First Congregational UCC in Mason City.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jean-stocks/article_1b12ff56-b755-59ce-9931-4d90daa522b4.html | 2022-07-19T07:37:24 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jean-stocks/article_1b12ff56-b755-59ce-9931-4d90daa522b4.html |
Robert Adams Birkholz
July 6, 1937-July 17, 2022
Robert Birkholz, 85, died July 17th, 2022 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL after a lengthy illness.
Robert was born on July 6th, 1937 in Mason City, IA to Lester and Gertrude Birkholz. He married Barbara Beery on June 29th, 1958.
He is survived by his brother, Richard Birkholz in Mason City, 2 Sons, Mark and his wife Nancy in Mason City, IA. Jay in Colorado Springs, CO. He has 3 grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. Grandsons, Jordan and his wife Laura in Colorado Springs, CO, Logan in Des Moines, IA, and Dane and his wife Nicole in Mason City, IA. Great grandchildren, Luke and Alex in Colorado Springs, CO, and Kayden, and Kennedy in Mason City, IA. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-adams-birkholz/article_48c6908d-717a-5cff-a6ff-baebc54142bf.html | 2022-07-19T07:37:30 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-adams-birkholz/article_48c6908d-717a-5cff-a6ff-baebc54142bf.html |
Troy Patrick O'Donnell
June 20, 1975-July 12, 2022
Troy Patrick O'Donnell, age 47 passed away at his home in Holland, Iowa on July 12, 2022. He was born on June 20, 1975, in Mason City, Iowa to John and Diana (Lamfers) O'Donnell. A Visitation was held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday July 18, 2022, at Abels Funeral Home and Cremation, Engelkes Chapel, in Grundy Center. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday July 19, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Reinbeck. Troy will be laid to rest in the Holland Cemetery.
Troy grew up in Altoona and Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School in 1994. He attended community college for HVAC and truck driving. He had worked with HVAC and other maintenance jobs as well as long haul trucking with several different companies and owned his own truck for some time. He was also a member of the Holland Fire Department, serving as assistant chief before leaving the department.
On June 11th, 2005, he married the love of his life, Terra Marie Oltman. This marriage was blessed with 2 children, Sarah Marie and Peter Allen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors, but most of all spending time with his family. He also enjoyed training and working with his hunting dogs.
Troy is survived by his wife Terra, children Sarah and Peter, parents John and Diana O'Donnell, brother Scott (Beth) O'Donnell, mothers and fathers in law Shawna (Bob) Jones and Terry (Melissa) Oltman, brother-in-law Shane (Ashley) Oltman, 3 nephews, 2 nieces, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Troy is preceded in death by his grandparents John Sr. and Sarah O'Donnell and Marion and Hilda Lamfers, uncle Peter O'Donnell, aunt Linda Kuhlers, and cousins Rodney Lamfers and Jacqueline O'Donnell.
Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home and Cremation is overseeing the arrangements. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/troy-patrick-o-donnell/article_f2148bb3-5017-5539-bbf1-a2010427540f.html | 2022-07-19T07:37:37 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/troy-patrick-o-donnell/article_f2148bb3-5017-5539-bbf1-a2010427540f.html |
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — A 15-acre fire that is burning in Coryell County is 0% contained, according to Texas A&M's Forest Service (TAMFS)
TAMFS said the fire started at 750 Hempel Drive in Copperas Cove. Per a government incident report site, the fire destroyed a home, two vehicles and a horse trailer while two homes received minor damage.
The incident report also says any further progression of the fire was stopped by responding crews.
No other information was released.
Stay with 6 News as this story develops.
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A man was found dead inside a Queens apartment with multiple stab wounds to his beck and back, according to police.
The victim, identified by police as Jason Brody, was found inside the residence on Jamaica Avenue in Woddhaven around 1:30 p.m. on June 29, police said. The 46-year-old was found unconscious and unresponsive.
An investigation determined that Brody had been stabbed multiple times in his neck and back, which led to his death.
No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-found-dead-in-queen-apartment-after-stabbed-repeatedly-police/3779968/ | 2022-07-19T07:58:53 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-found-dead-in-queen-apartment-after-stabbed-repeatedly-police/3779968/ |
Brockton residents frustrated, confused after city sends $6 stormwater bills
BROCKTON — When Brockton resident Lynda Lynch first received the new stormwater runoff bill from the Department of Public Works, she thought it was just her water bill. She set it aside and didn't think about it again.
That was until she saw posts on Facebook expressing confusion over the new bill. She pulled it out and looked at it again.
"I looked at it and said, 'What the heck is this?'" said Lynch.
Starting a couple of weeks ago, residents of Brockton began receiving bills from the city for a new fee that will go toward reducing the impacts of storm water runoff, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Residents will be charged $24 annually, split into four installments of $6 that will be due each quarter.
The roughly $800,000 that will bring in by the end of this fiscal year will help "mitigate some of the impacts of stormwater runoff on our city and its residents," according to a message from Mayor Robert Sullivan's office posted on the city's Facebook and Twitter pages Wednesday afternoon.
Many residents, including Brockton City Councilor-at-large Winthrop Farwell, took to Facebook to express confusion and frustration with how the city rolled out the bills, which came in envelopes similar to residents' water bills.
Lynch said that she was the only resident on her street who received one of the bills, and that neither she nor her neighbors received any prior notice that the bills were coming.
"It's confusing because there's really no explanation," she said. "which, in my mind, should be in the form of a letter."
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With no explanation on the front, the back of the bill shows several boxes with information that explains the purpose of the bill, and states that Fall River has implemented a similar initiative.
"If anybody's confused, it would be because of what's on the rear of this bill," said Lynch, who's lived in Brockton with her husband for 38 years.
The back of the bill goes on to explain that multi-family homes will pay a fee less than $6 per unit, per quarter and non-residential properties will be charged $10 per 300 square feet per quarter.
It also states that the $6 fee is one-third of what the EPA recommends.
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Lynch, along with several residents who commented on social media, said the city could have included this bill in the regular water bill, or included a letter explaining the initiative when they sent out previous bills.
"We are still working out some issues with the first phase of the bills," read the statement from the mayor's office, which will "continue to try to provide timely and accurate information through the website and social media."
Some residents' bills said that payment was overdue despite just receiving the bill for the first time.
"Due to the timing of the printing of the bills, payments received after June 10 are not reflected on the amount due printed on the bill," read the statement.
The statement also said that next year the process will become more streamlined and residents will receive just one bill for $24 each year.
Residents can pay the bill online under the "water/sewer-stormwater" bill type on the "bill pay" page or can pay by calling 508-381-5455. | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/brockton-stormwater-bill-confuse-residents-dpw-epa/10052589002/ | 2022-07-19T08:29:24 | 1 | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/brockton-stormwater-bill-confuse-residents-dpw-epa/10052589002/ |
PORTLAND, Oregon — Many hospitals in the Pacific Northwest are once again at or above capacity. As of Monday, nearly every hospital bed in the Portland metro area was spoken for.
Health care officials said rising COVID-19 cases are once again a factor, but this summer there are many other challenges, including staffing.
“We know that many levels of staff have made decisions as a result of the COVID pandemic to cut back hours, to change professions, to sometimes leave health care entirely,” said Dr. Renee Edwards, chief medical officer at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). “Our hospital is completely full.”
Like so many hospitals and health care providers, OHSU is actively recruiting for nurses and other positions. At the same time, they're competing against the growing national demand for traveling nurses and contracted labor.
It's a challenge that's not just impacting hospitals but long-term care facilities too. And therein lies another challenge; some patients are using hospital beds they no longer need while waiting for a transfer to long-term care facilities.
“When we can't move our patients from the hospital environments of care into those post-acute environments where patients need ongoing care, then it does create a backlog in the system,” said Edwards.
On Monday, there were 58 non-intensive care unit hospital beds available in the Portland metro area, or 3% of capacity. There were 20 ICU beds available, or 6%, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
Dwindling hospital capacity is not just Oregon's problem. Multiple Washington hospitals noted that they too are over capacity and understaffed. That includes Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
“We have not been under this level of stress at any point during the pandemic,” said Sommer Kleweno Walley with Harborview Medical Center. “This is unprecedented at this point."
“Unfortunately, we have returned to the same level and in some cases worse level of both challenge and strain in our hospitals that we experienced during those periods of those specific surges related to those variants," added Dr. Steve Mitchell with the Washington Medical Coordination Center.
It all comes as doctors contend with the BA.5 and BA.4 variants, which account for most new cases and are believed to resist both antibodies and vaccine protections.
“When both states are at capacity, it creates an extreme situation for the Pacific Northwest," said Edwards.
Edwards pointed out that emergency rooms are also extremely busy, especially during the summer months. It's why hospitals across the region are asking people to avoid using them except for true emergencies. Instead, they encourage visits to urgent care providers or primary care physicians whenever possible.
Hospital officials also advise people to stay on top of preventive health care, get regular check-ups and don't ignore health concerns.
“Many patients who delayed seeing a doctor during COVID now need more intense care as part of their hospitalization,” said Edwards. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/many-pacific-northwest-hospitals-near-capacity/283-4ac9f587-fe7d-4925-88f9-809f33cacf01 | 2022-07-19T08:42:37 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/many-pacific-northwest-hospitals-near-capacity/283-4ac9f587-fe7d-4925-88f9-809f33cacf01 |
SHASTA LAKE, Calif. — A Portland man drowned while visiting Lake Shasta with a church group Saturday afternoon, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies said they got multiple 911 calls about a possible drowning in the Hirz Bay area of Lake Shasta around 1:20 p.m. The sheriff's office sent a boat to the scene and said people were already administering CPR to the 44-year-old.
Deputies took over CPR until paramedics arrived. Paramedics used a defibrillator in an attempt to revive the man, but they were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to deputies, witnesses said the man had grabbed a plastic "pool-type flotation tube" and got in the water. While he was paddling to reach other church group members, he fell into the water, failed to get ahold of the tube and started dipping below the surface.
Witnesses said he was underwater for roughly five to seven minutes before other members of the group found him and took him to shore. He was not wearing a life jacket.
The man's name will not be released until next of kin is notified, the sheriff's office said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-man-drowns-lake-shasta/283-be525918-9677-41f9-b38a-f42bbdc8d415 | 2022-07-19T08:42:43 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-man-drowns-lake-shasta/283-be525918-9677-41f9-b38a-f42bbdc8d415 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland apartment complex was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a two-alarm fire that burned multiple units.
Firefighters responded to the Hazelwood Manor apartments on Southeast 26th Avenue and Division Street just before 2 p.m. Upon arrival, they saw flames coming from the first and second floor, which eventually burned part of the attic, according to Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R).
Crews said the apartment complex was evacuated safely and no one was hurt. They also rescued a cat from the burning building.
The fire took about 45 minutes to put out, with up to 50 firefighters on scene at its peak.
Investigators said the fire started when a burning candle ignited clothes that were hanging.
Four apartments were damaged and at least three of them were rendered unlivable. The residents of those units are getting assistance from the American Red Cross or family members. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/two-alarm-fire-se-portland-apartment-complex/283-6bc111a2-49cf-45f3-ae1c-34b843454680 | 2022-07-19T08:42:49 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/two-alarm-fire-se-portland-apartment-complex/283-6bc111a2-49cf-45f3-ae1c-34b843454680 |
As in 2020, all Ohioans who are registered to vote should receive an absentee ballot application for the Nov. 8 general election by mail from the Ohio Secretary of State.
Those are not the actual ballots – just application forms to receive a ballot. People who want to vote absentee will need to fill out the application and mail it back to their local county board of elections. In 2020, those ballot applications were mailed to registered voters around Labor Day.
On May 9 the Oho Controlling Board, which handles adjustments to the state budget, approved a request from Secretary of State Frank LaRose to allocate $3 million for printing and sending out ballot applications. But “supply chain issues” delayed that past the June 30 end of the state’s fiscal year.
So on July 11 the controlling board agreed to reallocate that $3 million into the current fiscal year’s budget. That money doesn’t include funding for return postage, according to Rob Nichols, spokesman for LaRose’s office.
A partisan primary for state House and Senate seats will be held Aug. 2, but the general election is scheduled for Nov. 8. On the November ballot will be races for all statewide offices, all 99 state House and one-third of the 33 state Senate seats, all 15 U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat, plus some local elections.
About two-thirds of Ohio’s 11.8 million people are registered to vote. People can also send in written applications for absentee ballots, but they require extensive information.
Information on absentee ballots, voting schedules, local boards of elections and more issues is available at www.ohiosos.gov.
Candidate names and issue items for the Nov. 8 ballot must be certified Aug. 30, according to the state’s election calendar. Ballots to active-duty military and overseas voters will be sent out Sept. 23.
The registration deadline to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 11. Regular absentee ballots can be sent out starting Oct. 12, the same day as early in-person voting begins.
Returned applications for absentee ballots must be received by noon Nov. 5 by boards of election. Absentee ballots sent back by some other method than U.S. Mail must be returned by the time polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 7 and arrive at boards of election no later than Nov. 18 to be counted.
Voting dates and times for August election
Early voting this week is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Week four (Monday, July 25 to Monday, Aug. 1):
- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.
Election Day, Aug. 2: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Vote by mail: Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed for Aug. 2 election must be received by noon July 30 at your local board of elections. Though this is the deadline set in law, election officials warn that waiting until this deadline may make it hard to vote by mail because of delivery times.
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Boerne has its eyes on the future.
So when it was time to build a new city hall, the burgeoning Hill Country city built one a couple of sizes too big.
Two-and-a-half years after doors opened at the three-story, 45,113-square-foot, $22 million facility, some areas have empty desks waiting for soon-to-be-needed employees. Other areas, known as “shell space,” have less lighting and no carpet.
The city’s staff will grow into it. Demand for services can only rise for a population that grew 70 percent from 2010 to 2020.
Mayor Tim Handren says Boerne will continue to grow at an unprecedented rate — but on its own terms. It wants to keep its quaint charm and hold unfettered development at bay.
“People want to preserve a lot of what we have in our community today,” Handren said. “They do see a need for perhaps a little bit more parkland, a little bit more green space. But there wasn’t a big, booming message that came from the community that said, ‘We want to grow and we want to have this huge corporate headquarters here.’”
In designing the new city hall, Boerne prioritized making it fit right in with its surroundings.
Preston Scott, principal at Randall Scott Architects and a co-designer on Boerne City Hall, emphasized keeping the new building familiar to residents yet impressive for potential investors.
The facility at 447 N. Main St. borrows design elements from well-known buildings in the area: the old city hall and the schoolhouses next it, the various nearby churches, the public library on the same plot of land, and the sanatorium once located where the new city hall now stands. A limestone exterior played a key part in matching the Texas Hill Country aesthetic that the city’s sported since its inception.
“They didn’t want it to introduce its own material palette and design and feel foreign,” Scott said. “I don’t think they would have wanted anything modern or anything (like) the technology districts that you’d see with a lot of the technology firms (or) corporations moving to Texas.”
Planned with the city and area’s growth in mind, the building is intended to serve Boerne for at least the next several decades, but Scott said it was designed to last 300 years should it receive the maintenance and eventual historical preservation it will require.
Someday the patios and balconies on the second floor can be converted into office space by moving the exterior walls separating the interior and the balcony to the very edge of the structure to create even more office space. Conservation in mind, both the existing windows and limestone can be salvaged and reused during an expansion Scott added, leaving mostly only roofing and carpeting needing replacement.
Finally, the south side of the building can be expanded should the need ever arise. Scott said it is not typical of municipal buildings to be able to grow organically like Boerne’s, but it may be an increasingly necessary design feature to accommodate areas experiencing similar prosperity.
The city council originally discussed the construction of a new city hall in 2008, but it decided against the notion in the face of the ongoing global recession.
The previous city hall — on 402 E. Blanco, once Boerne High School — served in that role since the 1950s, and it needed portable buildings to house its departments.
“That building was way overdue for us to leave,” District 2 Councilwoman Nina Woolard said.
Debate over building a new city hall resurfaced in April 2015, eventually resulting in needs assessments, design consultations and negotiations with Randall Scott Architects. City Council voted to issue the debt Aug. 8, 2017, and held a groundbreaking ceremony May 10, 2018.
Boerne timed its investment well, as it was charged about $359 per square foot in construction costs. Scott estimates the cost for the same project today would be about $600 per square foot.
“We can’t think of this building as a typical 25- to 50-year building because it’s going to last so much longer than that,” Scott said. Boerne citizens, “council and staff, and (Randall Scott Architects) all really worked closely to make sure that what we were designing was what Boerne wanted to see.”
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A Bronx man was indicted for raping and sexually assaulting three women, according to the district attorney, including one victim who was able to send a desperate plea for help through a food delivery app as she was being held hostage.
Kemoy Royal was arraigned on a slew of sexually based charges, including predatory sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse and more for the separate attacks that took place over the course of six days at his apartment on Pratt Avenue in Eastchester. Bail was set at $300,000.
An investigation found that the first alleged incident occurred on June 13. The 32-year-old Royal met with a 27-year-old woman whom he had been speaking to on a dating app for a few days, according to Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark. He invited the woman to his home, where he allegedly raped her and forced her to perform sex acts on him. He also performed sex acts on her with her consent, according to the investigation.
The very next day, Royal met the second victim, a 26-year-old woman, around 7 p.m. while on the street. The DA said that Royal claimed to know the victim through a friend, and lured her back to his apartment — where he refused to let her leave and threatened to kill her.
Royal tried to force the woman into sex acts, according to the investigation, and allegedly bit her in the chest area and strangled her. He finally let her leave around 2 a.m.
The third victim, a 24-year-old woman, had been talking with Royal on a dating app for a few months, and met with him on June 18. The two were at his home around 10:30 p.m. that night, and he threatened her life while not letting her leave, the investigation found.
Royal allegedly strangled and raped the victim throughout the night, including once at knifepoint, prosecutors allege. He forced her into performing sex acts, and performed others on her, the investigation found.
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When the victim tried to call police, he allegedly took away her cellphone, but returned it around dawn when she asked to order food. That's when the woman put in her call for help in the form of a food order on Grubhub to the Chipper Truck Café during the early morning hours that Sunday.
Surveillance video from inside the restaurant shows the employees receive the order for a Irish breakfast sandwich, a hamburger — and the plea for help. Under the additional instructions section on the Grubhub order, the woman wrote in part "please call the police" and "please don't make it obvious."
The workers called police, and officers responded to the Pratt Avenue home just after 6 a.m. Royal answered the door thinking the food was arriving, but instead it was police, who arrested him.
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DES MOINES -- Des Moines Area Community College has recognized the following students on the spring President’s List -Teresia Kanini and Hillary Schmidt, both of Cedar Falls; Dallas Wittenburg of Readlyn and Sara Hansen of Waterloo.
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WATERLOO — The Waterloo Career Center’s cyber defense team placed fifth last month in a national competition in Orlando, Florida.
Eight members of the team traveled June 28 to the University of Central Florida for the first-time Cyber Guardians Competition. The high school event drew 10 teams from across the country. Among the other states represented were New York, Alabama, Utah, Colorado, Florida and Hawaii.
Career center students who participated include Ally Saddoris, Michael Rubenacker, Beau Smith, Anthony Madonna, Martin Schmitz, David Lupembe, Obed Kiabanzawoko and Kile Rottinghaus.
Students were given access to an Amazon Workspace virtual cloud and had a day to secure a nuclear reactor energy supply following U. S. Department of Energy policies. The virtual cloud gave them access to a web server, a database and a website for the competition. Students used various industry tools as they worked on securing those digital spaces.
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The next day, on July 1, the team faced four hours of attacks on the reactors by cyber professionals trying to gain access or compromise the energy supply. Students were scored on uptime, accessibility, and anomalies.
“Our WCC team placed fifth in the actual competition, but every participant would agree that the learning experience far outweighs the team placement in the competition,” Kyle Kuhlers, a coach for the team and an information technology instructor at the career center, said in a news release. “Six of our competitors are seniors (who just graduated) with two attending Iowa State University in cybersecurity, two attending Hawkeye (Community College) in cybersecurity, one attending Iowa State in physics and the sixth senior going to (University of Northern Iowa) with a possible computer science minor.”
“The other 2 students are very excited for the 22-23 school year to continue participation in the cyber competitions, increasing their skills and knowledge by experimenting deeper into technologies as they are developing,” he added.
A Cyber Club that the team is drawn from is open to all Cedar Valley and Waterloo Community Schools’ students. The club meets weekly in the evenings working with community cyber professionals as it prepares for the competitions which are CyberPatriot, picoCTF, Iowa State High School CDC, Iowa State International CDC, and Cyber Guardians. Any high school students in the Cedar Valley with a cybersecurity interest can contact career center Principal Amy Miehe at miehea2@waterlooschools.org or Kuhlers at kuhlersk@waterlooschools.org.
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CEDAR FALLS — A survey of the Overman Park neighborhood may be the first step to help save historical structures there.
The Historic Preservation Commission last week began discussing what it would take to apply for a local government grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Those funds would cover a reconnaissance-level survey of the broader area, commission officials said, to get a better idea of what pockets of historic properties are there and could possibly be eligible to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Certain properties could then be eligible for tax credits for rehabilitation projects.
The public's involvement in the hiring process will be 'very similar' to the last time a police chief was chosen in 2020.
The grant application is due Sept. 6 and will require City Council approval. If awarded the funds, it would be a year before the city would advance to a more intensive survey.
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The grant would pay 60% of the cost.
The city’s match would be mostly in-kind contributions, but some cash could be required.
A request for a proposal must be sent to consultants interested in doing the work.
“I feel like we’re going to start seeing a lot of redevelopment in the Overman Park area, and I think we need to start the process of documenting what historic properties are in the area. If we don’t know what we have, it will be a lot easier to lose possibly some important pieces of our history,” said Commissioner Sally Timmer.
Signs of the Heritage Days weekend festivities are “everywhere. You can’t miss it.”
Timmer noted the former Mennonite church being torn down for residential development and another house demolished at the corner of Second and Franklin streets as sparks for the preliminary discussion.
Commissioner Julie Etheredge noted her concerns with replacing historical structures with more dense development.
Commissioners referenced surveying done in the downtown area beginning in 2014 that ultimately led to a part of it to being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cf-historic-preservation-commission-discusses-possible-overman-park-neighborhood-survey/article_fcdbc8b8-9a35-5436-ae7e-4872a117a1c7.html | 2022-07-19T09:37:32 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cf-historic-preservation-commission-discusses-possible-overman-park-neighborhood-survey/article_fcdbc8b8-9a35-5436-ae7e-4872a117a1c7.html |
A chest and woodworking tools, believed to belong to the last person enslaved in South Jersey, will be on display until September at the Atlantic City African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City.
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Keeta Kay Cole donates a family heirloom woodworking tool chest, passed down through generations, which has a direct link with Lucy Harris, the last person formally designated by the U.S. Census as a slave in South Jersey.
ATLANTIC CITY — Ralph Hunter has been collecting artifacts from Black history in South Jersey for decades, but what he recently obtained is something he considers “the greatest find of southern New Jersey.”
An antique tool chest and a collection of tools believed to have belonged to Lucy Harris-Jackson — the last person believed to have been recorded as a slave in South Jersey by the U.S. Census Bureau — was unveiled Monday at The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey.
Hunter, the founder of the museum, thanked those who donated the gift and said he was ecstatic about the chance to preserve history.
“It means more to me than anything that’s ever happened in southern New Jersey, that once again the African American (Heritage) Museum is in a position to receive such a great gift,” Hunter said.
About two dozen people gathered in the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University to see the chest and discuss Harris-Jackson and her role in history.
Keeta Kay Cole, a former science teacher, donated the chest. She recalled how her father, who grew up outside of Pleasantville, used to have the chest. He had received it from his aunt, who in turn received it from her family. The aunt and her relatives had passed on an oral, family tradition saying that the chest had belonged to the last person who had been enslaved in Atlantic County.
Trying to downsize, Cole decided she wanted to do something with the chest and its tools to honor the history.
“It’s always just been down in my parents’ basement,” Cole said. “It’s got a home, it’s not going to sale, it’s going to history and I got goosebumps.”
She eventually connected with Robert Barnett, an amateur historian of the region who had written an article about Harris-Jackson and her status as the last person to be enslaved in South Jersey. Barnett poured through census data and other historical records relating to Harris-Jackson and ultimately determined a plausible timeline of how the tool chest was passed down over time. He delivered a presentation about his findings to the audience gathered at the Arts Garage.
“It kind of goes full circle,” Barnett, recalling how he first got in touch with both Cole and Hunter based on his research into the last person recorded as a slave in South Jersey.
Lucy Harris-Jackson, who went by several names and was given several different ages over inconsistent census records, was born circa 1780, according to Barnett’s research, and died sometime after November 1871. He found a record of sale that indicated Harris-Jackson had been enslaved by Mary English at a property on Steelmanville Road, before she was sold to and enslaved by William Holdcraft in 1838.
The 1850 U.S. Census, while not giving names, indicated that a slave was residing at Holdcraft household, located in what was then Egg Harbor Township. Barnett is confident that the person enslaved at the household was Lucy Harris-Jackson, who he believes to be the Lucy listed at the Holdcraft household in the 1860 and 1870 Censuses. Harris-Jackson’s presumed appearance on the 1850 Census made her the last slave recorded in South Jersey.
Abigail Holdcraft’s 1871 will asked that Harris-Jackson “be set at liberty,” even though the ratification of the 13th Amendment had formally ended slavery throughout the United States six years earlier.
Harris-Jackson’s son, Sampson Rattler, was born sometime before 1810 and died on July 16, 1882. He lived and worked on the property owned by Jonathan Albertson and his wife Asenath Lake Collins and next door to the property of Asenath’s brother Daniel Lake Collins. Rattler, Barnett theorizes, inherited the tool chest from his mother. It was then obtained by Asenath, who in turn passed it on Joseph Baker Collins, who in turned passed it on to Nettie Bertholf Collins. Lewis Risley Wolfe then inherited from Collins, his aunt, and passed it on to his daughter Keeta Kay Cole nee Wolfe.
Cole had taken the chest and its tools from her home in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Barnett, while previously an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration and a former South Jersey resident, emigrated to Ontario, Canada. He made the trip back down to South Jersey for the unveiling of the chest at the Atlantic City museum.
Brett Barbin, the deputy chief of staff for the 2nd state Legislative District, said that Assemblyman Don Guardian, R-Atlantic, had been planning to attend but was feeling sick.
“It’s really an honor to be here representing the state of New Jersey and to recognize this important contribution to Ralph’s already wonderful collection,” Barbin said at the event. “They (the artifacts at the museum) show what the African American contribution has been to South Jersey throughout history.”
Cole was visibly moved by the day. When someone rang a chime-like bell in the collection of tools that she had heard as a child, Cole began to tear up. She said that she was proud to be doing work to preserve history.
“I think part of it is simply because it’s taken that many generations to fully appreciate what it is and what it was, what the history of it was, and (that history) needs to be told to other people,” Cole said.
Hunter promised Cole during the ceremony that he would be committed to preserving the chest for posterity.
“We plan to be a great steward for this chest and these tools, and that they’ll be around for the next three, four hundred years,” Hunter said. “It’s important to hold onto history, especially South Jersey history.”
The chest will be displayed at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey until September, when the museum, which puts on many traveling shows, will figure out how else it can be used to honor the history of South Jersey.
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A chest and woodworking tools, believed to belong to the last person enslaved in South Jersey, will be on display until September at the Atlantic City African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City.
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BEDFORD, Va. – Checkers, a Quarter Horse and Mountain Trail National Champion, will be demonstrating his skills at the Coyote Crossing Equestrian Center on July 19.
Joined with his owner, Mark Bolender, the two will be putting on a free event from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Checkers will be demonstrating some of the obstacles that he competes in during Mountain Trail Competitions. There will also be a free photo opportunity for all visitors.
“I hope the community can see the beautiful course here at Coyote Crossing in Bedford,” Bolender said. “I hope they can see just what a horse can do. This horse, [Checkers], obviously has been there and done it, a champion over and over again. He makes it look easy but every horse out there. We can teach this and they can look great.”
In 2020, Checkers became a Breyer Model Horse, joining a collection of championship horses, including Triple Crown Winner and Olympians.
The obstacle course that Checkers will be demonstrating on was designed by his owner Mark. The course was constructed in 2018 at Coyote Crossing and has 30 permanent obstacles inspired by western mountain trail riding. This includes bridges and water crossings. Mark has designed more than 20 of these courses in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/19/three-time-national-champion-breyer-horse-visiting-bedford/ | 2022-07-19T10:01:04 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/19/three-time-national-champion-breyer-horse-visiting-bedford/ |
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A man accused of murder in Philadelphia and a pair of stabbings in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood is due in West Roxbury District Court Tuesday for a dangerousness hearing.
Wagner Tejeda-Peña has been held without bail since he was arraigned last week. The 24-year-old was arrested in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Thursday night after being on the run for five months. While he’s facing a murder charge, his alleged crime spree started outside a Domino’s in Roslindale in the middle of the winter.
Tejeda-Peña was wanted on two outstanding warrants out of West Roxbury District Court, related to two stabbing incidents in Roslindale in February. In addition, he's accused of murdering 77-year-old Loi Ngyuen in North Philadelphia on June 21 and has allegedly threatened to kill members of his own family.
After a multi-state manhunt, Lawrence Police arrested Tejeda-Peña last Thursday night.
"We got some information from a resident, a confidential tip that they may have possibly seen this individual," Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque said. "They observed him get into a motor vehicle. And when that motor vehicle left the residence -- when it was safe to do so -- they did a felony stop and placed him under arrest."
Police pulled him over and arrested him around 10:30 p.m. Tejeda-Peña was booked in Lawrence and then taken to Boston. He faces charges for being a fugitive from justice out of Philadelphia, along with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon out of Boston.
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In the first Roslindale incident, Peña-Tejeda is accused of stabbing a coworker at a barber shop outside a nearby Domino’s after accusing the fellow employee of being his biological father.
The second stabbing took place later that day when he allegedly broke into an apartment and stabbed someone in the face and chest. Court records say Peña-Tejeda went into the second floor apartment of the Roslindale home and stabbed a man who was making lunch in the kitchen before fleeing. The people living in the apartment told police they did not know the defendant.
Peña-Tejeda's family left court Friday without comment only hours after Lawrence police spotted him leaving a house in that city.
"They observed him get into a motor vehicle. And when that motor vehicle left the residence, they did a felony stop and placed him under arrest," Vasque said.
In Philadelphia, police believe Tejeda-Peña was caught on video wearing a red hoodie and red shoes, when he came up behind Nguyen, who was out for a morning walk on June 21, shooting and killing him.
Police believe shortly before that murder, Tejeda-Peña got in an argument with two men and pulled a gun on them – but didn’t fire the weapon.
"Someone as inhumane as that should not have access to a gun ever, I mean what type of person would do that to another human being?" Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said. "I can’t explain to you what is in a person’s brain or doesn’t have a heart that would do that and then give them access to a gun and we have what we have."
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TUPELO • A regional children’s advocacy group has asked local supervisors to provide financial support for the nonprofit's recent expansion into Lee County.
Representatives with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of North Mississippi attended the Lee County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday morning to request almost $10,000 in a one-time donation, which would go toward the organization's functions for the next fiscal year.
Erin Smith, Founding Executive Director of CASA of North Mississippi, said since her organization began its work with Lee County’s youth court system in January, it has hired a local volunteer coordinator, gathered seven volunteers and worked with 18 children.
“Once the child comes into state custody as a foster child, that is when we come in," she said.
Smith called the employees and volunteers at CASA “investigators.”
“We provide information to the courts and make recommendations,” she told supervisors.
CASA is a local nonprofit branch of a national organization that works with the court systems to appoint volunteers to support foster children. Smith created the local branch of CASA in 2018 and has worked solely in Oxford and Lafayette County.
Smith said her goal was to expand to the whole of North Mississippi by 2025. With this growth, shrinking federal funds and nonexistent state funding, Smith said the origination has had to rely on additional support from local municipalities and counties along with private donations.
The nonprofit has requested $146,186 from the federal Victims of Crime Act grant, but Smith said she does not expect to receive the full amount. In order to receive the grant, Smith said her organization must match 20% of the funds. That money is generally raised through government and private donations.
When asked, Smith said the county’s donation would fund victim services, training, and travel.
CASA Board member and volunteer Adam Miller of Saltillo spoke on the importance of the organization’s work and the gaps they help fill between foster children and an overburdened Department of Child Protection Services.
“One social worker may have 30 kids, and there is no way they can keep up,” he said. “CASA comes in and really helps with that. CASA volunteers are in it because they want to be, and they are doing it to help the children.”
Board President and District 1 Supervisor Phil Morgan told the Daily Journal he believed the organization was an asset to Lee County but said the board would not commit to making the donation until it knew its revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.
“We will have to see where we stand with our revenue,” he said. “If we approve it, we’d just approve it with our other budget items. (CASA) sounds like a great organization, but it is hard to select which ones you fund and which ones you don’t.”
City Administrator Bill Benson told the Daily Journal preparations had already begun for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget and more discussion on the donation would come up during the broader discussion of the budget.
The county must approve its budget for the 22-23 fiscal year by Sept. 15. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/childrens-advocacy-organization-seeks-monetary-support-from-lee-county/article_7c2a2282-27c5-54df-a3f8-0e24809e0475.html | 2022-07-19T10:42:41 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/childrens-advocacy-organization-seeks-monetary-support-from-lee-county/article_7c2a2282-27c5-54df-a3f8-0e24809e0475.html |
Ocean City is considering turning down the lights to help sea turtles
Sometimes the bright lights of Ocean City are more than they seem, especially if the light pollution they produce impact sea life.
Developments like the Cambria Hotel near the Route 50 bridge have drawn the ire of local residents for their use of LED lights along its exterior. Complaints that it was an eyesore joined those that claimed other locations with similar lights could cause wayward sea turtles as they made their trek to nesting sites along the beach.
The hotel, about two years after its open, and the those like it precipitated a zoning code amendment by the city's planning commission that would address LED lighting standards at current and future developments.
"We've spoken to several manufacturing experts to understand how to best measure this brighter light as well as looking at other communities," said William Neville, director of Planning and Community Development for Ocean City. "We have a light code to deal with the light we've had for the past 10 or 20 years, but we need new standards. We haven't prepared an ordinance yet, but we'll be preparing one and presenting that to our planning commission in the next 30 days."
According to Neville, multistory condominium buildings also have been replacing external light fixtures with newer, brighter hardware, leading to complaints to the city's planning commission. The number of complaints wasn't immediately known.
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Being both a tourist destination and one that is continually growing makes it difficult to pinpoint just one impact from the light pollution. Furthermore, the number of buildings that already use myriad colors to stand out among the numerous businesses could make a light ordinance contentious.
"We are a big, developed community, so it's hard to say it's just one property as being behind any impact on natural resources. Our entire community is a city that comes alive at night with bright lights," Neville said.
The iconic boardwalk, for instance, is replete with a plethora of neon and fluorescent lighting aimed at drawing in customers, especially during the peak summer season.
Sea turtles vulnerable
Florida-based Sea Turtle Conservancy notes nesting turtles once had no trouble finding a quiet, dark beach on which to nest, but now they must compete with tourists, businesses and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches.
As seaside condominiums and hotels dot locations like Ocean City, lights from these developments discourage females from nesting. If a female fails to nest after multiple false crawls, she will resort to less-than-optimal nesting spots or deposit her eggs in the ocean. In either case, the survival outlook for hatchlings is slim.
As recently as 2017, a dole of about 100 baby loggerhead turtles emerged from their eggs and began their journey from the sand to the sea on Assateague Island National Seashore. Ocean City beaches were also where the National Aquarium in Baltimore released three sea turtles after rehabilitation.
"Lighting near the shore also can cause hatchlings to become disoriented and wander inland, where they often die of dehydration or predation. Hatchlings, scientists believe, have an innate instinct that leads them in the brightest horizon, which is usually over the ocean," the organization said in their species overview.
They also argued excess lighting from the nearshore buildings and streets draw hatchlings toward land, where they may be eaten, run over or drown in swimming pools.
The NOAA Fisheries Service underscores the six species are found in U.S. waters are all listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act. They migrate hundreds to thousands of miles every year between feeding grounds and nesting beaches.
Between being accidentally caught by commercial fisherman, pollution in oceans and overdevelopment of coastlines, light pollution also makes them vulnerable.
More on sea turtles in the areaRegional waters are no stranger to endangered sea turtles | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/ocean-city-md-grapples-with-planning-environmental-brunt-of-light-pollution/65373634007/ | 2022-07-19T10:50:38 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/ocean-city-md-grapples-with-planning-environmental-brunt-of-light-pollution/65373634007/ |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man and Hudson woman, Ralph Nieman Jr., 59, and Julie Annette Moeller, 49, were sentenced Monday afternoon to suspended prison time for their involvement in a “baseball bat attack” involving Moeller’s roommate at a Hudson home in 2020.
Nieman received a maximum of five-year suspended prison sentence for two felony charges.
Those included one charge of armed with intent and another for willful injury causing serious injury. The sentences are concurrent.
The sentencing comes with two to five years of parole and a five-year extension of a no-contact order, a $750 suspended fine, and $1869.50 of restitution.
Moeller also received a maximum of five-year suspended prison sentence in a separate hearing, with two to five years of parole for an armed with intent charge.
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Five police cars were on the scene responding to a call from the 900 block of Martin Road, which ended up being for a 'non-life threatening cut to an extremity,' an official said. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-sentenced-to-five-years-suspended-prison-time-for-baseball-bat-attack/article_f87dc60f-618a-52f6-92b2-40cff0d7bffb.html | 2022-07-19T11:09:18 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-sentenced-to-five-years-suspended-prison-time-for-baseball-bat-attack/article_f87dc60f-618a-52f6-92b2-40cff0d7bffb.html |
A teenager died after being shot several times throughout his body as at least two shooters fired at least 52 shots in West Philadelphia late Monday night.
The shooting took place shortly just after 9:45 at 52nd and Larchwood streets, Philadelphia police said.
Officers found the 18-year-old bleeding from gunshot wounds to his head, chest, torso and back, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Officers scooped him up and rushed him to the hospital where he died just minutes later.
"Based on ballistic evidence on the scene, we know at least 52 shots were fired," Small said. Many of the bullets appeared to have come from a rifle, while some also came from a handgun.
"It appears that the shooters were standing very, very close to this victim when he was shot," Small said.
The teen was shot and killed a short distance from his last known address, Small said.
Investigators hoped that surveillance video would help track down the killers.
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Entering Tuesday, there were at least 300 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, according to Philadelphia police data. That's down just 1% from the same time last year, which wound up being the deadliest on record in the city.
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/west-philadelphia-deadly-shooting-3/3303606/ | 2022-07-19T11:09:49 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/west-philadelphia-deadly-shooting-3/3303606/ |
DALLAS — After hearing from parents, the Dallas Independent School District has decided to make clear backpacks mandatory for some of its students.
On Monday, it was announced that DISD students in the 6th-12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks starting this school year.
According to the district website, the backpacks have to be completely transparent. They cannot be clear-colored and the back of them can't have a solid color. The backpack straps can be a solid color.
"By being able to easily see the items in the backpacks as students enter the school, campus personnel will be able to ensure that prohibited items are not included among the students’ belongings," the district wrote online. "Clear or mesh backpacks will also speed up students entering the school at the beginning of the day because opening and inspecting every backpack may not be necessary."
If needed, students may still be required to open their backpacks for inspection.
Texas schools have reassessed or upgraded their security efforts following the May shooting in Uvalde.
For Dallas ISD, the new backpack rule says the clear or mesh backpacks for middle school students can be about 12 inches wide, 16.5 inches tall, and 5 inches deep with zippered outer pockets.
Backpacks for high schoolers can be 13 inches wide, 17.5 inches tall, and 6.5 inches deep with zippered outer pockets.
The district plans to hold multiple events to give away free clear backpacks for students that need them.
If a student doesn't have a clear backpack for the first day of school, they'll be given one that day only.
After that, any backpacks that don't meet the requirements will be taken to the school's main office and a parent/guardian will have to come pick it up. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/dallas-isd-school-district-clear-mesh-backpacks-mandatory-free-backpacks/287-6c2cf27b-d2c0-4fa3-906f-e963dc0222a2 | 2022-07-19T11:23:48 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/dallas-isd-school-district-clear-mesh-backpacks-mandatory-free-backpacks/287-6c2cf27b-d2c0-4fa3-906f-e963dc0222a2 |
SAN ANTONIO — A 30-year-old man was taken into custody after he assaulted a restaurant employee over an issue regarding the food and bill, the San Antonio Police Department said.
The incident happened on Friday in the 500 block of River Walk in downtown San Antonio.
When officers arrived, they found the suspect who was fighting the victim, another 30-year-old man, who works at the restaurant.
Authorities said the suspect was "upset over the service he received from the staff regarding the food and bill. The suspect began to verbally argue with staff as well as the victim who was a part of the staff."
Police said the argument escalated; the suspect assaulted the victim and other members of the staff. Their identity has not been reported, but they were taken into custody and booked for Assault/Bodily Injury.
The video of the incident has gotten nearly 25,000 views with more than 500 likes: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/man-assaults-restaurant-employee-in-downtown-san-antonio-police-say/273-0ffc2abf-684e-4318-be1a-b57c91fec44a | 2022-07-19T11:23:54 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/man-assaults-restaurant-employee-in-downtown-san-antonio-police-say/273-0ffc2abf-684e-4318-be1a-b57c91fec44a |
TEXAS, USA — Is it true that Californians are moving to Texas? Let's take a look at the numbers!
Mother and daughter Heather and Jillian Nickens are leaving their life in Orange County, California for a new one in Dallas.
"It's just so expensive in California, I'm 24 and my rent is $1,000 just for a room, and I have a good job, and I just can't get ahead there," Jillian said. "I think we were ready for a different lifestyle and change of pace also."
Heather and Jillian are the latest exiles in the mass migration from California to Texas.
"In about 2018 to 2019, that's when home prices in California really began to go up, a lot. And that accelerated people moving to Texas," said Bill Fulton, director of Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Fulton is also a transplant from California. He said he moved to Texas for a job opportunity and the cost of living.
"Within the cost of living, it's the home price more than anything else," he said.
Nearly a million people applied for a new Texas driver's license from 2018 to 2021. Most of them, 161,456 to be exact, came from California, followed by Washington, Nevada and Oregon.
Harris County got the most, new residents, overall, from several states, including Florida and Louisiana.
More than 112,000 people moved to Houston in those four years alone.
"It's mostly about the home prices. Texas is viewed as a booming place. You can always get a job, you can always buy a house, at least for middle-class people," Fulton said.
"Last year, Houston created 160,000 jobs. It was the best year on record," Patrick Jankowski with the Greater Houston Partnership said. "Houston's economy did very well last year and it's continuing to expand even this year, so we should still see people moving to the region and new businesses opening up this year."
Texas' newest residents know the great attractions the state has to offer before they even hit the road, which is why they are making the move to the Lone Star State. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/out-of-state-residents-moving-to-texas/285-f90616f3-3fdf-4706-8ed6-73c1e5f3c11d | 2022-07-19T11:24:00 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/out-of-state-residents-moving-to-texas/285-f90616f3-3fdf-4706-8ed6-73c1e5f3c11d |
SAN ANTONIO — Vanessa Franco was ready for a new rental to live with her three children and granddaughter.
“I was applying for a place to move since my lease was up,” she said.
She used online rental marketplace TurboTenant to apply to lease a home.
“The homeowner reached out to me and asked me if I was interested in a property for rent,” Franco said. “He told me he would grant me access to the property and to view it.”
Rental schemes often mimic the actual rental process and can be hard to spot. Franco took all the steps she should, including going to see the home in person. The landlord told her to download the OpenDoor app to get access inside the home. OpenDoor is a home sales app that does not list rentals, but the landlord told her the home was rent-to-own. Franco got the app and went inside to view the home. Afterwards, she signed a lease, spending $3,500 for rent and fees.
She moved in. A home security officer showed up shortly after with some disturbing news: “He asked me what I was doing there with my family," Franco said. “He told me I was part of a rental scam.”
She was unlawfully occupying the property. The lease was fake and she cannot locate the real home owner.
“I did not trespass into the property,” Franco said. “They gave me access to it. That’s how I moved in.”
Even though she was living there with her family, people would continue to show up and go into the home, getting access the same way she did. She told several people who entered that home is not really for rent.
“Random people come into the home that I paid my monthly rent on,” Franco said. “My biggest concern is the safety of my family.”
She is able to live in the home, for now, after filing reports with the police, FBI, Attorney General, Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau (BBB). Police eventually gave her permission to change the locks so others cannot come into the home without her permission. But, her time there is running out.
“I have no idea where I’m going to go with my family. The savings that I invested to move is gone,” Franco said.
Turbo Tenant said it blocked the account that listed the home after other renters complained. A spokesperson said TurboTenant has no affiliation with OpenDoor. TurboTenant’s policy is to review the account when someone reports a fraudulent listing. Renters are refunded their application fee if the account is blocked for fraud. It also includes a link at the bottom of every page on how to avoid fraud.
“It’s an unfortunate reality of the rental market that fraudsters will always try to use platforms like ours to take advantage of renters, but we’re very proactive in catching them and making things right when it’s in our power to do so,” said Johnathan Forisha of TurbroTenant.
OpenDoor did not reply to a request for comment.
A common tactic of schemers is to use rental platforms and post fake listings.
“They usually try to tie a legitimate organization into the middle to legitimize their scheme,” said Jason Meza of the Better Business Bureau.
Rental apps and websites are designed to make moving easier, but in reality, they can make extra work for renters since listings are easy to clone.
“Then you’ve got to into open public records," Meza said. "You’ve got to do your own searches, find out who the real owner is. Maybe make contact with landlords in advance around their system just to make sure you are speaking with real, legit people.”
Franco is left to make another move without the money required to rent.
“I’m the victim that is stuck in the middle,” Franco said. “I don’t know if I’m going to be there tomorrow.”
Franco said she is so far unable to get any of her money back.
If you are a victim of rental fraud, it is important to report it so schemers can be stopped. Report it to police, your local law enforcement, the Texas Attorney General, the BBB, the Federal Trade Commission. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/rental-scheme-leaves-san-antonio-family-with-nowhere-to-live/273-65a4f61e-5f83-44c6-b915-68e90a646611 | 2022-07-19T11:24:06 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/rental-scheme-leaves-san-antonio-family-with-nowhere-to-live/273-65a4f61e-5f83-44c6-b915-68e90a646611 |
RICHARDSON, Texas — University of Texas at Dallas officials are investigating a professor who tweeted about asking for a "cure for homosexuality" and called homosexuality a "medical disorder," the university said in a statement Monday morning.
The university "received several complaints related to a statement by a UT Dallas faculty member," the statement said.
School officials were "in the process of reviewing and investigating these complaints."
UT Dallas, located in Richardson, has about 30,000 students and is part of the statewide UT system.
A statement from the university's Rainbow Coalition - which includes and represents LGBTQ+ student groups, including Pride at UTD and oSTEM - identified the professor as Timothy P. Farage, a professor in the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
The Rainbow Coalition statement said Farage "has a long, well-documented history of hostility on LGBTQ+ issues."
"While this most recent post is a striking example example of homophobia and misinformation, it only exemplifies a portion of the hostility experienced by LGBTQ+ students in his classroom," they say.
The Rainbow Coalition called on UT Dallas officials "to take immediate, substantive action on this issue."
According to the campus' student-run newspaper, "The Mercury," Farage last week posted an article about a monkeypox outbreak in New York City. He went on to ask if it was possible to "find a cure for homosexuality."
Twitter later took down the tweet for violating rules, but The Mercury, which posted a screenshot of Farage's tweet, said the professor's replies to responders were still visible, and Farage defended his comments in subsequent tweets.
Farage spoke with WFAA and continued to defend his statement and said he doesn't believe homosexuality is a sin.
"I have nothing against homosexuals. I just was suggesting we try to find a cure," he said.
Farage told WFAA he sent the initial tweet because he read an article that said monkeypox is "mainly spread by men who have sex with other men."
To be clear: anyone can contract monkeypox, which is not a sexually transmitted disease.
"There's nothing about being gay or having sex with men that uniquely causes monkeypox," said Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services.
Instead, Dr. Huang told WFAA that infections are linked to particular events and festivals where the virus spreads in close contact.
Farage told WFAA that he doesn't feel his beliefs are homophobic but suggested that doctors explore testing fetuses for homosexuality in the womb.
"That is not... possible," Huang said.
It's been nearly 50 years since the American Psychiatric Association recognized homosexuality is not a disease.
Student and Pride at UTD member Chase Mueller believes Farage needs to be fired and said Farage's comments create a lack of safety for LGBTQ+ students, especially those like him in the Computer Science department.
"(Students) feel uncomfortable, they feel unsafe being themselves in a lot of those spaces. So allowing this professor to voice these opinions both in and out of class, share them with his students is only further promoting that," said Mueller. "And UTD, being a school that so highly values its LGBT rankings, being ranked one of the best schools for LGBT students, I think it's not at all beneficial to them or to their students to promote this kind of environment."
While UT Dallas officials investigate Farage's comments, they said the Jonsson School "is opening up additional sections of the fall classes taught by [Farage] to include at least one other professor to provide more options for students."
"This will help our students remain on track to complete their degree while learning in a safe environment," the university statement said. "While we will not comment further pending the outcome of our investigations, we wish to reiterate that we take this matter seriously and that the statements by this individual do not reflect the core values of our institution."
"A lot of what they've been saying is, 'We've heard about a tweet from a professor.' But this is a lot more. This tweet has shown that students know he has a pattern of behavior in the classroom that makes people uncomfortable. That has been reported for years," Mueller said. "And this is just a big point in time where because of the tweet because of the current climate around LGBTQ+ hate. We can show all of this and say, 'No, we are not going to let this continue happening.'"
Other local news: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/ut-dallas-university-of-texas-professor-homophobic-twwet-lgbtq-community-groups-organizations-call-for-accountability/287-6a537a8e-2872-4615-850d-4d00f7dd4744 | 2022-07-19T11:24:12 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/ut-dallas-university-of-texas-professor-homophobic-twwet-lgbtq-community-groups-organizations-call-for-accountability/287-6a537a8e-2872-4615-850d-4d00f7dd4744 |
ATLANTA — Update: Police have located Kemari Merkerson and say that he is now ok.
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Atlanta Police are searching for a missing 11-year-old whose family is pleading for his safe return.
Eleven-year-old Kemari Merkerson was last seen Monday night around 8:30 p.m. near Westridge Road.
Officers said he was last seen wearing a gray tank top, black pants, and red shoes. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/missing-11-year-old-atlanta/85-6d31d782-48a2-444d-9153-9a9cd9bfa2f3 | 2022-07-19T11:28:21 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/missing-11-year-old-atlanta/85-6d31d782-48a2-444d-9153-9a9cd9bfa2f3 |
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County Humane Society has reached full capacity and is calling on the community for help.
“WE ARE FULL! We are out of space for new intakes of cats and kittens,” the adoption center said in a Facebook post. “We can try to help in other ways but are out of space….We are also full of dogs.”
Those looking to add a new furry member to their family can do so with an online application. Individuals can also fill one out in person, no appointment necessary. Many pets are even available at a discounted price with an approved application.
Dogs will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while cats will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If this time doesn’t work for you, other times can be arranged once your application is approved.
You can find an application here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/19/adoptions-needed-as-franklin-county-humane-society-reaches-full-capacity/ | 2022-07-19T11:31:56 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/19/adoptions-needed-as-franklin-county-humane-society-reaches-full-capacity/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — School is right around the corner for many students, but the Birmingham City School system is still working to fill several positions before the start of a new school year.
Birmingham City Schools needs to fill over 100 positions and with school starting back in just about three weeks, school leaders are eager to find qualified teachers.
Right now there are about 160 teacher openings. There is also a need for substitutes, custodians and bus drivers.
Human resource officer Jenikka Oglesby said openings are across the board but there is a high need for middle and high school teachers. Oglesby said with the recent Praxis gridline changes there are options for those looking to get into teaching.
“Right now there are different pathways to teach and so we are just asking candidates to come and have a conversation with us to see what is the most appropriate pathway to you engaged in the education field,” Oglesby said.
Oglesby said they will be hosting several small job fairs over the next few weeks.
Birmingham City Schools students go back to class August 8. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-city-schools-looking-to-fill-over-150-teaching-positions/ | 2022-07-19T11:54:57 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-city-schools-looking-to-fill-over-150-teaching-positions/ |
VESTAVIA HILS, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s an all too common sight in Vestavia Hills – rain that turns into flooding. Now, the city is working to find out why certain areas are treading water in heavy rains.
“We’re not trying to turn a blind eye to it,” Communications Director Cinnamon McCulley said. “We’re aware that there is a problem. This is the next step.” Vestavia Hills launched more studies about six months ago to get a better understanding of the issue.
Engineers from Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. is focusing on 345 acres in the city at the northern part of U.S. 31. This includes 33 sub basins that are a nuisance for residents who live below.
“The surface runoff, it just continues to overwhelm it,” Vestavia Lake Association President Michael Garber said.
Garber has lived in his home next to the lake since 2015 and continues to battle flooding like many other residents across the city.
The biggest problem city leaders identify is the topography – hills cause water to flow to trouble spots. Engineers at Monday night’s meeting said many of the pipes that run underneath homes are too small to handle the quantity of water that can fall with heavier rains.
“Part of the issue is the speed of the water which was not addressed during the conversation,” Garber said. “Adding pipe, adding size to pipe just makes this water get downhill faster which is going to impact everybody.”
City leaders are still working on a final plan for Vestavia Lake and about half a dozen others and will produce a report with recommendations and a price tag. They encourage community feedback along the way. There is an additional half dozen projects that are already in the works to address flooding city-wide.
You can learn about the other key areas of concern here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/vestavia-hills-leaders-launch-additional-studies-to-address-flooding-concerns/ | 2022-07-19T11:55:03 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/vestavia-hills-leaders-launch-additional-studies-to-address-flooding-concerns/ |
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