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A man from the Tohono O'odham reservation was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Monday for shooting and killing a man in 2018.
Gilbert Martinez Jose, 22, was previously found guilty by a federal jury on one count of voluntary manslaughter, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Arizona said. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
On Sept. 29, 2018, Jose, an enrolled member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, shot and killed another Tohono O’odham man, William Johnson II, the news release said. Jose also shot at a woman, who was uninjured.
Officers are asking drivers to avoid East 22nd Street and South Pantano Parkway while they investigate a fatal collision.
The body of the 26-year-old man was found near the road Monday morning.
The 51-year-old inmate was found unresponsive with injuries prison officials say are consistent with being beaten inside his shared housing unit.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tohono-oodham-man-sentenced-to-19-years-in-prison-for-2018-homicide/article_21dc9236-0d10-11ed-970b-bf4f19c77b54.html | 2022-07-27T03:47:46 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tohono-oodham-man-sentenced-to-19-years-in-prison-for-2018-homicide/article_21dc9236-0d10-11ed-970b-bf4f19c77b54.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s hard enough living on the streets, but pair that with 100-degree weather and no place to escape. That’s what many people experiencing homelessness are facing in downtown Portland.
"It’s pretty hot sometimes," said Jeremy Ekenstam, who’s 22 years old and has lived on the streets for the past two years.
"I’m on my feet all the time, so I’ll go from one area to another to another," he said while standing by a line of tents in Old Town on Tuesday. "I use the water fountains that are on some of the corners. I’ll just get a water bottle and pour it on my head, and I’ll drink some of it."
Clean Start members could also be seen making their way along the streets in Old Town on Tuesday, riding bikes and handing out bottled water to residents experiencing homelessness.
"Seeing people laying on the sidewalk, not knowing if they’re breathing or not, so I take the initiative to get off my bike and walk up to them and ask them if they need water," said Clean Start member Larry Hall.
Over on Powell Boulevard, Micheal Moratti worked on his car Tuesday afternoon.
"I was going to give it a tune up change the oil but I’m going to wait until tomorrow because it so freaking hot today," he said.
Moratti lives in his car, and he said the the air conditioner broke the night before, right as Portland was heading into the worst of this week's heat wave.
"Pain in the butt is what it is," he said. "It's extremely uncomfortable."
Another resident, Jeremy Grandy, pulled up and parked his car behind Moratti's. Grandy said he also sleeps in his car, and luckily his AC was working.
"It’s rough, tiring, exhausting, but you know, we manag," he said. "For people that don’t have AC it must suck."
Starting Tuesday at 2 p.m., Multnomah County and the City of Portland, along with community partners at Do Good Multnomah and Cultivate Initiatives, will open four overnight cooling shelters and one daytime cooling center.
Additional shelters will open as needed so no one is turned away, but several people on the streets said they had other plans for how to escape the heat.
"I was going to go to the river after this," Moratti said.
"Park in the shade, drink a lot of liquid, and go to the river," Grandy added.
TriMet buses and MAX trains won’t turn away anyone who can’t afford to pay the fare this week if they’re trying to get somewhere cooler. The agency asks riders to just let drivers know if they're on their way to a cooling center. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/rough-people-experiencing-homelessness-survive-heat/283-5e003aa5-53e5-49d2-b6e6-156ad19a9083 | 2022-07-27T03:50:43 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/rough-people-experiencing-homelessness-survive-heat/283-5e003aa5-53e5-49d2-b6e6-156ad19a9083 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A beetle species described as the most destructive forest pest in the country has officially been spotted for the first time in Oregon. The emerald ash borer, which is responsible for destroying ash trees along the east coast and Midwest, was seen in Forest Grove last month.
The beetles were discovered twenty years ago in Michigan and have killed more than a million ash trees. Last month’s discovery in Oregon was the first confirmed case of the pest making its way to the west coast.
Unfortunately, when an invasive species is first seen in a new place, that usually means it already has a presence in the region, according to Jenn Cairo, a forester with the City of Portland.
The city has already started taking measures to protect the forests in and around Portland. About three percent of trees in Portland parks are ash trees, Cairo said.
"We’re always trying to keep forests diverse," she said. "We don’t have all ash trees in Portland, because if we did, we would be looking at losing our forests if that was the case."
The Portland Parks and Recreation bureau's Urban Forestry team has been working with the Oregon Department of Forestry for the past several years to try to limit the impact of a potential beetle infestation.
The city removed ash trees from its approved planting lists in 2019 because it was assumed that the beetles would inevitably make their way the region, and probably sooner rather than later.
There have been no confirmed cases of the beetle in Washington so far, according to the City of Vancouver's Urban Forestry team, but staff have been keeping an eye on local ash trees.
More information about the emerald ash borer beetle can be found on the city of Portland's website. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/invasive-beetle-spotted-oregon-first-time/283-2fa1afbb-bf46-4d8c-a3dd-87a1f9195139 | 2022-07-27T03:50:49 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/invasive-beetle-spotted-oregon-first-time/283-2fa1afbb-bf46-4d8c-a3dd-87a1f9195139 |
SALEM, Ore. — A man who reportedly ignited wildfires in a remote, forested corner of Oregon was apprehended by three local residents and tied to a tree until police arrived, a sheriff said Tuesday.
Federal, state and county authorities responded to a radio call Monday from a U.S. Bureau of Land Management employee who reported a man was walking along a gravel road and setting fires, in the forest some 25 miles northwest of Grants Pass. Ground crews, assisted by local residents, and three helicopters quickly got the two fires under control, Curry County Sheriff John Ward said.
Meanwhile, three local residents located the suspect walking on the road near the fires and detained him.
“It was reported that the suspect became very combative with the three residents and had to be tied to a tree to subdue him.,” Ward said in a statement. "An ambulance crew was asked to respond due to some injuries that the suspect apparently received from falling down.
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After being treated at a hospital for his injuries, Trennon Smith, 30, of Veneta, Oregon, was being held on Tuesday in the Curry County jail on charges of arson and reckless burning, Ward said. Court documents did not say if he has an attorney. Bond was set at $100,000.
The area where the fires occurred is only accessible either by the Rogue River or Forest Service and BLM roads. Lodges are nearby in the remote region, used by rafters and fishermen.
“The quick actions on getting the fires out most certainly averted a catastrophe and saved lives,” Ward said. “If the fires had not been contained and if they got out of control, they could have blocked all the residents and visitors from having an escape route.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/southern-oregon/man-starts-wildfires-detained-by-locals/283-21255695-7b4f-4d51-ad64-a8e3f180ef94 | 2022-07-27T03:50:55 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/southern-oregon/man-starts-wildfires-detained-by-locals/283-21255695-7b4f-4d51-ad64-a8e3f180ef94 |
Authorities in Mercer County have identified burned human remains found near a cemetery in Hamilton Township Tuesday morning.
Police said they discovered a severely burned body on Clover Lane around 7 a.m. after someone in the area called in what appeared to be human remains near the cemetery.
The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office later identified the victim as 39-year-old Lisa Lloyd of Ewing, New Jersey.
An autopsy is pending, investigators said.
A person of interest has been identified in the case, prosecutors said, but the homicide task force is asking anyone with information to contact them.
No charges have been filed in the case as of Tuesday evening. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/burned-remains-found-near-nj-cemetery-identified/3316632/ | 2022-07-27T03:52:29 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/burned-remains-found-near-nj-cemetery-identified/3316632/ |
Pima sheriff releases photo of vehicle connected to fatal hit-and-run
Authorities have a description and photo of a car they say was involved in a Monday morning hit-and-run near Old Tucson that left a man dead.
David Moreno, 26, was found dead around 8 a.m. by Tucson Mountain patrol deputies off the roadway in the Kinney and Gates Pass roads vicinity. Deputies responded to reports of a person lying in the desert area there, the Pima County Sheriff's Office said.
The vehicle is being described by the Sheriff's Office as a 2013 black Dodge Charger with damage to the windshield and front passenger side front.
"Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in seeking individuals who may have witnessed the event or have knowledge of the vehicle," the Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
"The driver involved did not remain at the location of the collision," read an earlier statement from the agency. "Shortly thereafter, detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence, conduct interviews and process the scene. Through the investigation, a person of interest was established."
Citing an open investigation when reached by phone on Tuesday evening, the Sheriff's Office declined to confirm whether Moreno was a pedestrian or if the driver of the vehicle who struck him fled on foot.
The Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously for a potential reward by texting or calling 520-882-7463, or visiting 88Crime.org.
Reach breaking news reporter Jose R. Gonzalez at jose.gonzalez@gannett.com or on Twitter @jrgzztx.
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'This is the disaster that keeps giving': Flash flood watch in Flagstaff extended
As a near weeklong onslaught of monsoon activity continues in the Flagstaff area, neighborhoods near wildfire burn scars are trying to manage the rain that has already fallen ahead of the heavy storms that could still come.
"We're seeing the true nature of post-wildfire flooding which is that it's severe and repetitive," said Lucinda Andreani, Coconino County Flood Control District administrator.
After three watersheds experienced flooding over the weekend, flash flood warnings were issued mid-afternoon Monday and have extended through early Thursday morning as rainfalls continue, according to the National Weather Service and Coconino County.
"Monsoonal moisture is forecasted to bring showers and thunderstorms to northern Arizona throughout the week into the weekend," the National Weather Service, Flagstaff office, posted online Tuesday afternoon.
Update: Monsoon storms bring minimal flooding across Arizona as rainy week settles in
Shortly after rain started Monday, a major roadway on the south side of town was flooded and the already badly flooded shoulder of about a half-mile portion of U.S. 89 heading north out of Flagstaff has since turned into a quick-moving stream along the roadside.
On Tuesday, six more watersheds experienced some form of flooding, Andreani said.
Two watersheds, Wupatki Trails and Government Tank, have been particularly impacted by the rain with each flooding close to five or six times so far this year with weeks of monsoon season still ahead, Andreani said.
'We're in a major flood fight': More than 1,500 homes at risk of flooding around Flagstaff
"We've had enough successive events in several of the watersheds, particularly Government Tank, Wupatki Trails and the Copeland watershed that that area is getting saturated both on and off forest so even with lighter rainfall we're seeing flooding occurring in the neighborhoods," Andreani said.
Notably, the recorded rainfall in Government Tank and two other watersheds during these flood events was relatively small. This is because the gauges that are on the mountainside do not extend far enough up into the steeper sloped, severely burned watershed areas, Andreani said.
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To fix this issue, the county worked quickly with the U.S. Forest Service and had a technician high on the Government Tank watershed Tuesday working to install more rain gauges when the storm rolled in, she said. The rest of the new gauges will be installed throughout the week, weather permitting.
Once installed, they will be able to get much more accurate rainfall readings in these watersheds while they continue working with the National Weather Service to continuously monitor radar, she said.
Extensive flood mitigation efforts have continued throughout the community with more than 5 miles of concrete barriers and around 420,000 sandbags distributed, according to Andreani. With storms still to come, Andreani is hoping to fill around 1 million sandbags total, she said.
These efforts have stood up extremely well against the storms so far with only a few properties having floodwaters enter their homes, she said.
Coconino County is also working on long-term efforts to prevent these flooding events. They are applying for funding and working with their various governmental partners to begin critical restoration projects, Andreani said.
But even if funding was secured and these projects were greenlit tomorrow, the land is too saturated with rainfall, Andreani said, so these potential solutions won't come until at least after this monsoon season ends.
"This is the disaster that keeps giving," she said, referring to the numerous wildfires that have made flooding so much worse.
"Unfortunately with this it's just this constant severe and repetitive flooding that's going to occur until we can construct the long-term mitigation measures."
Contact northern Arizona reporter Lacey Latch at llatch@gannett.com or on social media @laceylatch. Coverage of northern Arizona on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic is funded by the nonprofit Report for America and a grant from the Vitalyst Health Foundation in association with The Arizona Republic. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2022/07/26/flash-flood-watch-flagstaff-extended-monsoon-activity-continues/10157815002/ | 2022-07-27T03:57:00 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2022/07/26/flash-flood-watch-flagstaff-extended-monsoon-activity-continues/10157815002/ |
Monsoon storms bring minimal flooding across Arizona as rainy week settles in
The first day of a rainy week in Arizona ended with minimal flooding damages, although the National Weather Service says with rain forecasted throughout the week, damages due to flooding are still a possibility.
The Phoenix area received few reports of flooding on Monday through Tuesday morning, accumulating about 2.25 inches of rain, according to Marvin Percha with the weather service.
As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cotton Lane in Surprise was flooded between Peoria Avenue and Cactus Road due to rainfall runoff, according to a tweet from the City of Surprise. Percha said the weather service would be looking into that report.
In Tucson, there was not much “impactful” flooding either, according to Rob Howlett with the weather service in Tucson. However, he said with the moist weather, “the conditions are ripe for flooding” and a high amount of rainfall in a short period of time.
Much of Northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, appears to be the most at risk of significant flooding, although there was “nothing crazy” Monday into Tuesday morning and early afternoon, said Paige Swenson with the weather service in Flagstaff. She said the reports the office received were primarily around State Route 89, and some portions of the highway had to be narrowed to one lane.
'This is the disaster that keeps giving':Flash flood watch in Flagstaff extended
There was one swift water rescue in Gold Valley near Kingman at Shinarump and Agate roads. According to a Facebook post from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team, deputies responded to a call and found a 42-year-old woman holding onto a sign in a running wash with water up to her waist. The deputies were able to walk the woman out of the wash safely after the water receded a bit.
“With more rain in the forecast this week, Search and Rescue wants to remind everyone to not … travel through flooded roadways. Turn Around – Don’t Drown!” the Sheriff’s Office said in the Facebook post.
This area is covered by the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, not in Flagstaff.
Swenson said throughout the week there is a good chance of more significant flooding across Northern Arizona. Flash flood warnings were issued mid-afternoon Monday and have extended through early Thursday morning as rainfalls continue, according to the weather service and Coconino County.
The rest of Arizona, save a sliver on its western edge including Yuma, is under a flash flood watch until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Howlett said the weather service in Tucson is considering extending the watch further into Wednesday.
Republic reporter Lacey Latch contributed to this article.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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1 woman dead, multiple injured after car crash in Tolleson
Tolleson police are investigating a car crash that occurred near 99th Avenue and north of the I-10 in Tolleson Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in the death of one woman and multiple injuries to others, including two children.
Police responded to the area around 4 p.m. Police said one man was driving southbound on 99th Avenue at a high speed when a different vehicle that carried three adults and two children turned left onto the I-10.
The car with the one passenger hit the other car and ejected a woman, Tolleson police said. She died on the scene.
According to police, the two children were taken to Phoenix Children's Hospital with non-threatening injuries. The two adults in the same vehicle were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The man driving southbound did not sustain serious injuries and remained at the scene, police said.
According to Lt. Lee Garrett with the Tolleson Police Department, speed was likely a factor in this crash and impairment was not suspected.
Reach breaking news reporter Jodicee Arianna at Jodicee.Harris@gannett.com.
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Residents worked near homes in Wupatki Trails and Doney Park on Tuesday morning after an inch of rain fell on the Pipeline Fire scar within an hour, sending yet another deluge of water and debris into the neighborhood. Area homeowners said this monsoon event was the fifth of the season that has impacted their properties.
According to the National Weather Service, there will continue to be a high likelihood of monsoon storms through the rest of this week, with at least a 70% chance of precipitation in the forecast through Monday.
The official reports for Flagstaff from the NWS, based on figures from the airport, list the city as right at the normal value for this point in the month of July. But year to date, Flagstaff is still about four inches of rain below the normal average of 10 inches.
Recent storms have been sporadic across different parts of Flagstaff and its surrounding areas, however; the gauge north of Fort Tuthill County Park has received more than three inches of rain in the last week, while Thorpe Park has registered just a half-inch in the same span. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/residents-work-once-more-as-post-fire-flooding-continues-in-parts-of-flagstaff/article_1ef095c4-0d45-11ed-b359-57af16baf80d.html | 2022-07-27T03:59:26 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/residents-work-once-more-as-post-fire-flooding-continues-in-parts-of-flagstaff/article_1ef095c4-0d45-11ed-b359-57af16baf80d.html |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — An ordinance that would ban camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way was advanced by the Bristol, Virginia City Council on Tuesday.
If the measure passes on second reading, it will make it a misdemeanor for anyone “to camp on any city-owned street, sidewalk, alley, or other public rights-of-way.”
“To camp is defined as the use of any city-owned street, sidewalk, alley, or other public rights-of-way for living accommodation activities such as sleeping or lying down and making preparations to sleep (including the laying down of bedding, sleeping bag, or other sleeping matter, for the purpose of sleeping) or storing personal belongings or making any fire or using any tent or shelter or other structure,” the ordinance states.
There are exceptions, including if someone is suffering a medical emergency, watching a parade or attending a festival, or sitting while waiting at a bus stop.
The ordinance comes less than a month after a Tennessee law making it a felony to camp on public property went into effect. Bristol, Virginia Mayor Anthony Farnum says the city is seeing an increase in homelessness and believes the new Tennessee law may be to blame.
“We have seen an increase in calls, our police department, regarding the homeless population in our city,” Farnum said.
City leaders say the homeless population has grown and they have to do something about it.
“These people experiencing homelessness are people,” Vice Mayor Neal Osbourne said. “Yes, they make people uncomfortable. They might not present the best face if someone was visiting the city, but you know, maybe they’re not from here originally, but they’re here now.”
However, some homeless advocates are wondering why the council didn’t reach out before the first reading of the ordinance Tuesday night.
“Don’t pass the first ordinance, and then invite us to the table,” said Jackie Nophlin of Bristol Area Ministerial Alliance. “Invite us to the table for a discussion.”
Members of the community working closely with the homeless say criminalizing homelessness is not the answer, and it could prevent people from getting out of homelessness.
“I get there’s a lot of frustrating issues for a lot of business owners, for tourism. But there has to be a more compassionate answer at the end of the day,” said Capt. Brooks Gilliam of the Salvation Army Bristol Corps.
Gilliam said the Salvation Army was not contacted by the city about the ordinance.
Nophlin also has concerns about how the ordinance could be interpreted by law enforcement. She said there could be confusion over what defines camping versus loitering on a sidewalk.
“In that scenario, how’s the law officer supposed to judge. What are they being told how to handle this?” Nophlin said.
Farnum said the matter of camping on public walkways is a public safety issue. But he said the city will better consider the impact on the homeless population in discussions with community leaders.
“My hope is in the next coming days and weeks, that we do have more discussions, just coming together as a community to figure out what’s best for us,” Farnum said.
Farnum did not say when or where those discussions would happen.
Some members of the public called the ordinance a bandaid approach to handling the homelessness in Bristol during public comment.
Gilliam said the city needs to incorporate the knowledge of Bristol’s homeless advocates before taking any further action.
“Hopefully inviting folks into a little bit more of a conversation to slow down and think through the repercussions of something like this,” Gilliam said.
Farnum said the second and final reading of the ordinance will happen at the next City Council meeting in two weeks. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-advances-ordinance-making-camping-on-public-walkways-a-crime/ | 2022-07-27T04:02:29 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-advances-ordinance-making-camping-on-public-walkways-a-crime/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Legal trouble has arrived for people who are still living at English Gardens Apartments in Roanoke.
People were supposed to vacate their homes last month.
“Yeah, it’s been very stressful,” said one resident, Danny Meredith.
Tuesday, the complex owner, Gardens at Grandin, LLC took legal action against the eight remaining residents by summoning them to court for unlawful detainer.
“It’s been rough. You know, I’ve thought about giving up, but I’ve got children. And I can’t do that to them,” said Danny.
A representative for Gardens at Grandin, LLC said legal action was delayed as long as possible.
Gardens at Grandin, LLC released a statement to 10 News:
In March, residents were given notice that leases would not be renewed beyond June 30th. Legal actions have been delayed as long as possible to provide more time to residents having difficulty finding a new home. On July 25, 2022, court filings were submitted; however, court hearings will not occur for several weeks. We anticipate that most of these eight residents will find new homes prior to such time. We will promptly dismiss court actions if residents move-out prior to the court date.
Gardens at Grandin, LLC Representative
Danny and others at English Gardens have been on the waitlist at Terrace Apartments for months. Owned by Total Action for Progress, TAP blames the delay in application review on a change in management.
They said there are currently 47 people on the waitlist.
TAP’s President and CEO, Annette Lewis released a statement saying in part:
TAP is very aware of the urgency in finding housing for English Gardens residents as well as others in our community. Our staff is also trying to find housing wherever possible for several English Gardens residents, homeless veterans, and other low-income residents. The fact is there’s not enough affordable housing for low-income people in the Roanoke Valley to accommodate the needs that we’re seeing.
Annette Lewis, TAP President & CEO
With no place to go, Danny is moving his belongings into storage and preparing for the worst.
“I’m putting my stuff in storage and until I find a place, I may have to live out of my Jeep,” Danny said.
And after everything that’s happened and is happening, Danny is still trying to stay optimistic.
“But like I said, where there is a will, there is a way,” Danny said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/legal-trouble-arises-for-eight-remaining-english-gardens-apartment-residents/ | 2022-07-27T04:03:46 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/legal-trouble-arises-for-eight-remaining-english-gardens-apartment-residents/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Dick’s Sporting Goods in Roanoke is showing its support for local youth sports – On Tuesday, the store gifted Inner City Athletics, a local track team with $1,000.
Head Coach Paul J.J. Moyer said the money will be put toward track meet fees and uniforms.
“It’s another opportunity for kids to find out about themselves. Because track is an individual sport but it is also a team sport as well,” said Moyer.
The team was also gifted some swag from Roanoke’s Dick’s Sporting Goods store.
Some teammates shared why they enjoy being a part of the Inner City Track Team.
“It just feels really special having teammates that support you and are cheering you up,” said one runner, Jolette Uriaite.
“And it’s a good workout,” added fellow teammate, Kaisa Bonilla.
Learn more about Inner City Athletics here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/roanokes-dicks-sporting-goods-donates-1000-to-local-track-team/ | 2022-07-27T04:03:52 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/roanokes-dicks-sporting-goods-donates-1000-to-local-track-team/ |
SALEM, Va. – Salem firefighters were recognized virtually for saving a man’s life during the American Red Cross’ Celebration of Heroes, and on Tuesday, those firefighters were recognized in person.
19 firefighters of the Salem Fire and EMS were recognized for their response to the call of an unresponsive 55-year-old man lying on a pickleball court.
When the first responders got to the scene, they found the man’s teammate doing CPR on him, and then they took over.
After eight long minutes following his teammate’s compressions, the firefighters miraculously got a pulse back.
Fortunately, the Roanoke Fire and EMS stepped in to help with transport because Salem’s ambulances were already tied up on calls that day.
The firefighters said it’s good to be honored, not just as individuals, but as a team.
“We enjoy it. Usually, we don’t get recognized and we don’t expect to get recognized ... it’s very awesome to be recognized for something that you do,” one firefighter said.
The 19 firefighters received hero awards, and the American Red Cross bought them all dinner as an additional form of thanks. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/salem-firefighters-recognized-at-celebration-of-heroes-event/ | 2022-07-27T04:03:59 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/27/salem-firefighters-recognized-at-celebration-of-heroes-event/ |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Geisinger has announced its first confirmed monkeypox cases in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
Officials say the health system has been preparing for the disease for several months and immediately initiated safety protocols once the diagnosis was made.
Geisinger has not said how many cases it's currently treating or which hospital is caring for the patients.
Coming soon to WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/geisinger-confirms-monkeypox-cases-hospital-patients-pennsylvania-disease/523-5ffd58fb-f2b2-4ea8-8730-06cd9931c5f9 | 2022-07-27T04:09:47 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/geisinger-confirms-monkeypox-cases-hospital-patients-pennsylvania-disease/523-5ffd58fb-f2b2-4ea8-8730-06cd9931c5f9 |
Advocates connect the unsheltered with resources during heat wave in Willamette Valley
Outreach teams for the homeless have taken on a sort of "militarized" response to the current heat wave, having learned from the deadly 2021 heat dome and wildfires.
"It was really us looking and recognizing we've typically done a good job of responding to emergencies … but we recognized we play a vital role in connecting the unsheltered population with services. And so we created our own emergency management department," said Robert Marshall, program coordinator for ARCHES.
By noon on Tuesday, more than 100 people had stopped by the ARCHES's day center in downtown Salem, looking for relief from the heat wave that prompted Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to declare a state of emergency the same day. Earlier this month, the average was 115 unique guests per day. On Monday, there were 185 guests. By 4 p.m. Tuesday, 200 people had visited.
The day center is one of several locations that have extended their hours to provide cooling to residents, especially those most vulnerable to the heat. Eight employees were at the location, checking people in, providing water and meals, and company. Eight others were expected to be out past 7 p.m., mobilized as emergency outreach teams to provide support to anyone unable to make it to 615 Commercial St.
Maggy Johnston, outreach coordinator, and Cynthia Berry, program coordinator, were the "A-Team" on Tuesday.
They began their day at Geer Park at 10 a.m. Johnston already had delivered supplies on the first day of the heat wave, Sunday. There had been at least 10 unhoused people at the park that day. On Tuesday there were three.
"This heat is terrible," said Laurie Schaven, who had been camping at Geer Park for about a month. By her side was Sammy, a small white dog she has had for 13 years. Before Geer, Schaven had stayedat Cascades Gateway Park. She said she moved after being attacked and robbed of her money.
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She was emotional when Johnston asked how she was doing.
"I'm just embarrassed," Schaven said. "I shouldn't be out here."
She is on a waiting list for housing. Schaven said she was told it could take at least two years. She toldJohnston and Berry that she has an interview for a new job in a week. Before they move on, Berry made plans to get her a shower and new clothes before the interview. They also gave her bottles of water and filled a container with Gatorade. Sammy got an extra bottle of water, too.
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Tesla Burr is in a tent a few feet away. She's been unhoused since February and at Geer for three weeks. Monday night was tough, Burr said. It was hot and mosquitos swarmed inside her tent. She swatted several off her legs Tuesday while she tried to stay in the shade.
The cooling shelters are not helpful for her, Burr said.
"They're hard to get there and too full," she said.
By 11:30 a.m., Johnston and Berry had emptied their trunk, which had two large jugs of water, a jug of Gatorade, a box of MREs and cases of bottled water. They drove to small encampments where they've built relationships and make sudden stops to check in with anyone walking by to double-check if they need water, too.
"Homeless or not homeless, we're giving water," Berry said. They spot people inside their vehicles. Another woman sits under the shade at a picnic table. Johnston makes an emergency call to volunteer nurses after connecting with a woman who is wheezing in a wheelchair.
The team connected with more than 90 people at Wallace on Monday. Another outreach team assisted more than 50 in Woodburn. Team C connected with another 55 at Lancaster.
"We started yesterday at 11 and we stopped at 7:30 and up to 7, it was still 100 degrees," Berry said. By noon when the team went to the tents, half the people weren't there, having dispersed trying to find cooler spots. That's why they started at 10 a.m.Tuesday, she said.
Marshall said emergency responses are up to the state, city and county but even the smallest temperature change constitutes an emergency for the unsheltered. ARCHES will be ready, he said, even if something doesn't constitute a city-wide emergency response.
"Us having an emergency management department that is trained and ready to respond to any climate, environmental or manmade hazard that can occur means we can respond effectively and appropriately to them," Marshall said.
Dianne Lugo covers equity and social justice issues for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at dlugo@gannett.com or on Twitter @DianneLugo | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/27/heat-wave-2022-salem-oregon-homeless-emergency-resources-cooling-centers/65382214007/ | 2022-07-27T04:09:56 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/27/heat-wave-2022-salem-oregon-homeless-emergency-resources-cooling-centers/65382214007/ |
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Over the weekend, a Blue Ridge house fire killed one woman and sent another to the hospital. It also threatened to destroy an animal rescue built by friends over more than two decades.
Chloe’s Pet Rescue founder Leslie Engelmann said it was just before seven Saturday morning when she woke to smoke filling the Blue Ridge home she shared with her best friend, Cathy Denton.
“I was screaming her name, and I couldn't hear her,” said Engelmann.
Engelmann said both were trying to make their way out of the house when Denton turned around to grab one of the dogs.
That’s when she said an explosion, from propane tanks on the property, threw her several feet into the front yard.
Denton never made it back out.
"How did I get out? Why isn't my best friend sitting here beside me or in a bed beside me with burns?” said Engelmann.
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Engelmann was transported to a nearby hospital where she was recovering from third-degree burns.
In addition to killing Denton, she said the fire claimed the lives of about two dozen dogs, both pets and rescue animals.
Engelmann said she and Denton started working together in 1999, forming Chloe’s Pet Rescue through a shared love of animals.
"If I said I'm going to the shelter. She was right she was running and jumping in the cockpit right beside me and she'd be my shotgun person and we would go down there and save some lives,” Engelmann said.
In the hours following the fire, volunteers and partner rescues jumped into action to secure and find temporary shelter for the 34 animals that survived.
"There were about six that came up to my car, and I just started throwing them in,” said volunteer Lisa Webb.
Others were secured by Heart and Bones Rescue, which found the dogs safe and temporary shelter. Some will soon be on a transport to find new homes in New York City. Webb hopes they'll find the same for all of the animals that are now displaced.
"Hopefully they're going to go to good homes and they won't remember it,” she said.
Eventually, Engelmann hopes to rebuild, though she knows healing will take time.
"Don't ever take the day for granted. Life is precious. We're not done,” said Engelmann. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/collin-county-house-fire-leaves-one-dead-destroys-animal-rescue/3032449/ | 2022-07-27T04:10:48 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/collin-county-house-fire-leaves-one-dead-destroys-animal-rescue/3032449/ |
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The Balch Springs community will spend the days and months ahead trying to pick up and move forward.
Fire Marshal Sean Davis said he hopes the future Balch Springs includes a more robust fire department, to respond in the event something like this happens again in this growing community.
“It's great to bring people to the community, to the town,” Davis said. “But along with that, an enhancement in city service has to happen.”
The fire Monday quickly overwhelmed their limited resources.
“Our minimal staffing is eight. So that's the battalion chief, and a captain on staff and the six other firefighters that are working with them,” said Davis.
Davis said there's been an ongoing conversation, even before yesterday, to better equip the Balch Springs Fire Department. He said the chief has been very explicit in his requests to the city.
“It is a discussion. The chief is asking for additional personnel prior to this happening,” he said. “Additional personnel, additional equipment, even as much as trying to find a spot in the near future for an additional fire station so that we can have quicker response times.”
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In addition to city resources, people impacted by the fire question whether this could've been prevented. The fire started while crews cut grass in an open field behind the neighborhood facing South Beltline Road. Residents said they'd complained about the overgrown grass for a while.
“I am really not pleased with how they have maintained that field back there. Because this is something that should've been done on a very regular basis,” said resident Monica McNeil.
McNeil said neighbors even organized to get something done about it.
“They had been petitioning for weeks to get this mowed,” she said.
Davis added that a citation was issued to address the overgrown grass. He explained how the process typically works.
“They start with a 'please would you' letter that kind of turns into a 'We're not asking we're saying' letter,” he said.
Chief Eric Neal said Tuesday morning that there had been several warnings given to the landowners.
“Code enforcement had been out here," said Neal "That's a privately owned area and they have warned them on several occasions to cut the grass and unfortunately, them cutting the grass is what led to the grass fire."
Ultimately, Davis said what happened was the result of a perfect storm.
“The weather conditions, the wind the dry temperatures, extreme heat,” Davis said. “All that played in. Low manpower, lacking equipment. It all funneled to a bad disaster." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/following-fire-balch-springs-community-looks-for-answers-and-resources/3032447/ | 2022-07-27T04:11:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/following-fire-balch-springs-community-looks-for-answers-and-resources/3032447/ |
Healing Hands Ministry Health (HHM) is hosting its annual Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all Dallas students.
Attendees can receive free immunizations, school physicals, school supplies, clear backpacks that follow DISD policy, snow cones and more.
The event is being held at 5750 Pineland Drive in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas.
In addition to HHM, other vendors such as the Dallas Library, Literacy Achieves, Vickery Meadow Youth Development Fund, International Rescue Committee, Northwest Community Center and Midtown Improvement District will be attending and giving away free items.
This event is for anyone in Dallas, not just members of the Vickery Meadow Community.
HHM Health is a nonprofit community health organization that provides quality healthcare to all its neighbors with love, compassion, and respect. HHM accepts patients with no insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, ACA plans, and commercial insurance and makes sure everyone can be seen.
HHM Health has two family practice clinics, two pediatric clinics, a women's clinic, dental clinic, vision clinic, nutrition clinic, and behavioral health clinic. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/free-backpacks-supplies-and-more-at-hhm-health-back-to-school-fair/3032200/ | 2022-07-27T04:11:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/free-backpacks-supplies-and-more-at-hhm-health-back-to-school-fair/3032200/ |
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority resumed billing transactions declined for payment by TxTag after pausing in November because it said TxTag data was unreliable.
TxTag users with an unfunded or inactive TxTag account who have traveled on Mobility Authority roads beginning May 1, 2022, should expect to receive a Mobility Authority Pay By Mail bill.
A CTRMA spokesperson said because of the high volume of transactions, some customers will receive multiple bills.
The agency wrote in a statement, "The Mobility Authority has been assured by TxTag that any declined transactions from their system are appropriate and based on this assurance," it has started to bill again after an eight-month pause.
The agency said it checked with TxTag four times before sending new bills out.
The Mobility Authority spokesperson said it is sending out bills for 197,000 unique vehicles. TxTag is telling the agency those license plates are coming back as not attached to an active account and need to be billed.
The Mobility Authority said it has no way of verifying the data is correct, so it encourages all TxTag customers to log in to their accounts and ensure everything is accurate.
This comes after CTRMA paused billing TxTag customers because that agency didn't trust TxTag's data.
The Texas Department of Transportation, which runs TxTag, ended a contract with a previous toll vendor because of a faulty system upgrade.
KVUE has reported on the issue multiple times. TxTag customers were overcharged or getting hit with large bills and late fees because they received the bills late. Customers also complained about website issues, like being able to see statements or pay bills and problems getting customer service on the phone.
Although TxTag said things have improved, a simple Twitter search said otherwise. Just Tuesday, a customer told KVUE they can not view their statement online.
If you think you were mistakenly billed, CTRMA says:
"The Mobility Authority said If a TxTag user believes a billed transaction is in error and should have been assessed to their TxTag account, we advise that they: (1) pay the Mobility Authority Pay By Mail bill; and (2) contact TxTag to ensure their TxTag account is in good standing. TxTag currently has messaging on their website indicating that customers may contact the TxTag Customer Service Center at 1-888-468-9824 to request the TxTag rate."
KVUE reached out to TxTag for a statement and to find out if its system has improved; we were told it is working on getting answers.
If you are having TxTag issues reach out to KVUE's Daranesha Herron at Dherron@KVUE.com.
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City urges water conservation to avoid drought restrictions
Water use restrictions could begin in September
The city of Wichita is urging residents to conserve water as a lingering drought deepens and the possibility of water restrictions looms.
"Drought conditions are worsening. Current long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service ClimatePrediction Center are calling for above average temperatures and below average rainfall into nextspring," the city said in a press release.
The lakes that provide water to the city and surrounding communities are near 77 percent combined capacity.
While the city has some year-round water restrictions, Stage I of its Water Conservation Plan would automaticallykick in if combined lake levels drop to 65 percent.
"Based on current projections, the city will enter Stage I in late September," the city said.
The current year-round water restrictions in Wichita Falls include:• No spray irrigation is between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.• Leaking irrigation systems must be repaired immediately.• If washing a vehicle at home, an automatic shut-off nozzle must be used.
Other restrictions would kick in if the lakes drop to 65 percent, such as limiting outdoor watering to two times per week based on odd/even addresses.
During a five-year drought that began in 2010, Wichita Falls implemented its most stringent Stage 5 restrictions as the primary water reservoirs dipped to just 20 percent of capacity. Wichita Falls also responded to the drought by building a $33 million Permanent Indirect Potable Reuse Project to clean and reuse sewer water.
To finance the project and other water-related costs, the city implemented a 53 percent increase in residential water bills that has remained in effect ever since.
The historic drought ended with record rainfall in May 2015.
Chances of rain are in the Wichita Falls forecast Thursday through Sunday, but the region is mired in a large precipitation deficit. Wichita Falls was six inches behind normal rainfall as of Tuesday.
The U.S. Drought Monitor lists all of North Texas in either severe or extreme drought conditions. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/city-urges-water-conservation-to-avoid-drought-restrictions/65382966007/ | 2022-07-27T04:22:11 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/city-urges-water-conservation-to-avoid-drought-restrictions/65382966007/ |
Pho Corner restaurant closing after short run
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The Pho Corner restaurant on Midwestern Parkway across from Sikes Senter is closing its doors.
The owners said in a Facebook post they were forced to close the Vietnamese-menu restaurant because of inflation, air conditioning problems and other issues.
The restaurant had opened in 2020 in the former location of the defunct 5 Guys restaurant and at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic offered free sandwiches in the parking lot.
The post said the restaurant will remain open on a cash-only basis until inventory runs out. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/pho-corner-restaurant-closing-after-short-run/65382763007/ | 2022-07-27T04:22:29 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/pho-corner-restaurant-closing-after-short-run/65382763007/ |
One neighborhood may get some reprieve from speeding cars as the White Salmon City Council voted unanimously to approve modifications, including a northbound stop sign at the top of Dock Grade Road at its intersection with SE Oak Street.
One of two main entrances into city limits from State Route 14, residents made known to city officials at a public hearing last month that Dock Grade Road is dangerous to normal daily life in the neighborhood as visiting traffic often speeds through the neighborhood to the intersection with Jewett Boulevard, looking to make a left into downtown.
City councilors approved a suite of modifications to slow traffic down while traveling through the residential area. This includes relocating the two stop signs on Oak Street closer to the intersection with Dock Grade, painting stop strips and speed limit on the one-way road, clearing the line-of-sight, lane-narrowing using larger and brighter bollards, and installing larger and easier-to-read speed limit signs.
Police Chief Mike Hepner endorsed a stop sign and crosswalk at the intersection of Dock Grade and Oak, noting that a stop sign would eliminate much of the speeding he has observed in the area.
Attendees of the public hearing last month largely endorsed a stop sign. Resident Amanda Lawrence thanked the council for considering a stop sign at the intersection, saying she feels that the increased traffic on the road has made it something of a barrier that children are forced to cross, making unsafe conditions.
Resident Bill Fletcher voiced opposition to a stop sign, saying that it would not eliminate speeding by drivers.
Public Works Foreman Jeff Cooper noted that the intersection will not be recognized in Google Maps. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/whitesalmonenterprise/news/local/stop-sign-at-top-of-dock-grade-approved/article_a76ac4ee-0d39-11ed-b5f7-33be3be51426.html | 2022-07-27T04:24:03 | 1 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/whitesalmonenterprise/news/local/stop-sign-at-top-of-dock-grade-approved/article_a76ac4ee-0d39-11ed-b5f7-33be3be51426.html |
GREENSBORO — Voters chose Tuesday to keep three incumbents for City Council’s at-large seats, according to complete but unofficial returns.
Longtime council member Marikay Abuzuaiter and former mayor Yvonne Johnson, as well as Hugh Holston — who was appointed by the council in September 2021 — will serve another term.
Challengers Tracy Furman, Katie Rossabi and Linda Wilson were all newcomers to the political arena.
Johnson held a strong lead over the other candidates as she did in the May primary. She had 25.2% of the vote with 100% of precincts reporting in unofficial results.
“I will serve to the very best of my ability,” Johnson said by phone Tuesday night.
Johnson — who began serving on the council in 1993 and has served as mayor pro tem since 2011 — said she was excited about continuing her work addressing the urgent need for affordable housing and jobs that pay livable wages.
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Abuzuaiter, who has served on the council since 2011, had the second highest percentage of votes with 20.1%.
“I am honored to be able to serve the residents of Greensboro for another term and appreciate their confidence in me,” Abuzuaiter said Tuesday night by telephone.
Abuzuaiter’s many initiatives range from supporting first responders to often attending neighborhood association meetings across the city.
Holston, who served as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission before he was appointed to the council last year, had 15.7% of the vote. He could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Holston has said he wants to continue focusing on what he calls the “Three Pillars for Progress”: economic development, public safety and community engagement.
For the challengers, Rossabi had 14.9% of the vote; Furman had 11.9%; and Wilson had 11.5%.
In the May primary, 10 candidates were narrowed to six, with Johnson getting about 25% of the vote and Abuzuaiter securing 16.4%. Then the numbers got a bit tighter by comparison: Furman, 10.3%; Holston, 10%; Rossabi, 9.8%; and Wilson, 9.6%, according to official primary results. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-voters-choose-to-keep-city-councils-at-large-representatives/article_f2e81bc4-0d2f-11ed-b0de-0fe7d33e6b74.html | 2022-07-27T04:24:33 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-voters-choose-to-keep-city-councils-at-large-representatives/article_f2e81bc4-0d2f-11ed-b0de-0fe7d33e6b74.html |
GREENSBORO — Incumbent Tammi Thurm easily won reelection Tuesday night in a race for a City Council seat that looked at one point as if it might go down to the wire.
The race was a rematch, pitting former longtime council member Tony Wilkins against Thurm, who beat him for the District 5 seat in 2017 by 459 votes.
In the May primary, Thurm was the top vote-getter — but not by much. In that three-way primary race, Thurm got nearly 46% of the vote, Wilkins took 42% and a third candidate, Robert Bodenhamer, got about 12%.
It wasn’t nearly that close after the votes were counted late Tuesday night. With all 108 precincts reporting, Thurm handily won — with 56% of the vote, according to complete but unofficial results.
“We are excited and very relieved,” Thurm said after the tally.
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Now, with this challenge to her seat finally decided, she’s looking ahead.
“I think we just need to all pull together to make some good things happen,” Thurm said.
The District 5 contest was among the more higher profile council races during Tuesday’s municipal general elections — campaigns that were supposed to have been waged last year.
But that didn’t happen.
New population numbers needed for potential redistricting from the U.S. Census Bureau were delayed by a combination of politics and the COVID-19 pandemic.
It all led to a muggy Tuesday and an unusual election for residents, who braved weird timing, temperatures and thunderstorms to vote.
The administrator of a Greensboro law firm, Thurm entered the race in 2017 saying she wanted to make the city, where she had lived for 40 years, a community of possibilities for everyone.
“I think the voters see me show up in their neighborhoods and they see me respond and get involved with their issues,” Thurm said. “I think they appreciate my responsiveness and my sincerity.”
She has served as the president of the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Women’s Executive Cabinet, the vice president and women’s campaign chair of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, the treasurer of the Triad Association of Legal Administrators, a fellow at the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership and a member of the Greensboro Minimum Housing Commission and the board of B’nai Shalom Day School.
Thurm said she filed for reelection because the council has made some great progress in the last four years on key issues, especially economic development and housing.
Wilkins, who touted himself as a fiscal conservative, said he is most passionate about improving public safety and making Greensboro a more business-friendly city.
Wilkins was appointed to fill the open the seat in 2012 and won elections in 2013 and 2015. Wilkins said he’s lived in Greensboro his entire life, raised a family and operated a small business here for over 35 years. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/thurm-easily-wins-reelection-in-district-5-rematch/article_c930164a-0c5a-11ed-b077-4b7311571aad.html | 2022-07-27T04:24:39 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/thurm-easily-wins-reelection-in-district-5-rematch/article_c930164a-0c5a-11ed-b077-4b7311571aad.html |
The USA Diving Junior Nationals taking place at COM Aquatics have brought athletes from elite diving clubs around the country in hopes of winning a national championship.
One of those clubs that arrived in Midland is the Moss Farms Diving Tigers – a storied diving program, headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia – a town some 200 miles south of Atlanta with about 14,000 residents.
Moss Farms holds claim to 26 Junior Olympic National Championships, nine Senior National Championships, eight international championships, 11 Can-Am-Mex Championships, 38 YMCA Championships (more than any YMCA in the world), two World Age-Group Individual Championships, 24 Junior and Senior National Championships and 39 Georgia High School State Championships, according to the club’s website.
The Diving Tigers from Moultrie can add a pair of 11-and-under national championships awarded on day one in Midland to the extensive list.
“Moss Farms is an incredible place,” USA High-Diving Manager Leslie Hasselbach Adams said. “They’re solely focused on diving at their facility, and they have been around for a really long time. They boast a huge legacy of greatness in all levels of diving.”
Robert C. “Moose” Moss started the Moss Farms Diving program about 20 years after returning to Moultrie from World War II, where he served as a fighter pilot, according to Moss Farms Coach John Fox.
Over the next six decades, Moss Farms divers established their extensive diving tradition.
“We’ve been given great facilities, similar to what’s here in Midland,” Fox said.
It’s without question that Fox and his staff have had their hand in producing young diving talent.
“It’s what we set out to do, it would mean the world to them,” Fox said about potential trips to the FINA Junior World Championships for his athletes.
While Fox recognizes the importance of events like Junior Nationals, he says that keeping pressure at a minimum is a key to his athletes’ success.
“All we can ask of them is to be the best of which they’re capable of doing. We want to be properly prepared to perform,” he said.
This trip to nationals comes with added motivation for Moss Farms, as they keep one of their own in mind after he was involved in a terrible accident out of the pool just before the trip to Midland.
Gibson Stuckey sustained injuries that will cut his diving career short. This caused the coaching staff as well as the athletes on Moss Farms to come together and appreciate their opportunities more.
“We want to keep things in proper perspective and understand that it’s just diving. We want our kids to know that diving is what they do, not who they are,” Fox said.
Success comes at all ages for the Diving Tigers. On the competition’s first day, Beck Gregory captured the boys’ 11-and-under platform title, while ElliReese Niday won the girls’ 11-and-under division in the same event. Moss Farms was the only club to capture two national titles on Monday.
Travel was extensive, including multiple connecting flights, for the substantially large group of 23 Moss Farms athletes. Although Moultrie’s divers came from around 1,180 miles away, Midland is an area where they feel comfortable.
“We can relate to this, coming from a smaller town, we’re super excited to have Midland as a host,” Fox said.
The USA Junior Nationals continue through the weekend, concluding Aug. 2.
About USA Diving Junior Nationals
When: through Aug. 2
Where: COM Aquatics
Age divisions: 11-and-under, 12-13, 14-15, and 16-18.
Events: 1-meter event, the 3-meter event and the platform
What’s at stake: National title victors in the 14-15 and 16-18 age divisions are selected to represent the United States at the upcoming 2022 FINA Junior World Championships, according to teamusa.org.
Quotable: “The next step is international competitions,” said COM Aquatics’ president and executive director Brad Swendig. “Probably the ’28, ’32 Olympics, probably all the Olympians that are going to be on those U.S. teams will be here this week.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Ga-diving-program-adds-to-storied-past-17331074.php | 2022-07-27T04:31:04 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Ga-diving-program-adds-to-storied-past-17331074.php |
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At the Beto O’Rourke event in Midland last week, “Nino America” again made his presence felt.
Nino America is alter ego of Nino Rodriguez, a born and raised Midlander. Nino has a presence on social media – including thousands of followers on Twitter and 269,000 likes on TikTok. The so-called “MAGA mullet” embraces all things Trump and will call out those on the wrong side of the political or social aisle.
Midlanders got their first look at Nino America when a protest of the George Floyd death took place in 2020 at Midland Park Mall. “Here comes the Christians” was how he made his entrance. On that late spring day, he counter protested the Black Lives Matter rally with a “Make a America Great Again” flag and red hat.
Some also may remember when Nino brought his show to a Midland ISD meeting when masks were on the agenda (he spoke out against masks). He also has protested the Reporter-Telegram, spoke out against the renaming of the former Lee High School and preached Christianity at gay pride events.
The self-professed born-again Christian wears his faith on his sleeve just like his loyalty to President Trump. He told the Reporter-Telegram last week he believes there isn’t a Republican that measures up to Trump in 2024. “If it isn’t Trump, it is not right,” Nino said.
Things weren’t always Trump and the bible for Nino. He said he is a changed man, “no drugs and drinking and no gangs. … God put something in me.”
Nino said he runs a trucking company and that he and his wife have three children -- age 19, 17 and 10.
“My community in southside Midland loves me,” Nino said. “My people are grateful for what I did. It is a public event. This is my city. I’m going to take a stand.”
At the O’Rourke event, Nino and others involved in protesting were escorted out by police. Nino said afterward police he was “illegally detained” for 45 minutes after he was “falsely accused by a Beto supporter” of being physical inside the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. It was hard to see any contact initiated by Nino during the packed event from his social media videos. An MPD spokesperson said they didn’t have any information on the incident, and Nino ultimately wasn’t arrested.
Interestingly, in a news video from the event, O’Rourke, the Democratic Party’s candidate for governor, is seen asking for Nino to come up and say what he wanted to say. O’Rourke has been in Nino’s shoes, interrupting a press event in Uvalde with state and community leaders before being asked to leave.
Nino said his intention at O’Rourke’s event or elsewhere isn’t to go viral but to be “bold for Jesus.”
Nino America doesn’t hide the fact he is brash, loud, in your face and that he probably makes those in the political battles a little uncomfortable. He knows he’s not going to liked even by those who agree with his politics or stance on a particular issue, and that doesn’t bother him
As a social media influencer, that is part of the game. As a self-professed Christian, he is more than OK with rattling those he believes lack faith.
“Oh, I don’t consider myself nothing but an American,” he said at the Midland Park Mall rally. “I do not like labels. I’m not a minority. I’m not a Mexican. I am an American. And it’s not very hard for me (to protest) because I’m a born-again Christian. I have a loud mouth, and the Lord Jesus Christ is my Savior. I don’t fear the ’rona (coronavirus). I don’t fear Black Lives Matter. I don’t fear Antifa. I only fear God.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Loud-and-proud-That-s-Nino-America-17330158.php | 2022-07-27T04:31:10 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Loud-and-proud-That-s-Nino-America-17330158.php |
The number of customers without power in northwest Midland topped 2,100 on Tuesday night.
Oncor reported outages in the Green Tree area and around a mile to the east, just northeast of the intersection of Mockingbird and Midkiff Road. The outage near Green Tree took place around 10:05 p.m. By 10:30 the number of customers impacted increased to 2,184.
Oncor had cited “equipment failure”as the reason for the outage in Green Tree. The estimated time for restoration was reported to be around midnight, according to Oncor. However, the company's outage map showed outages ended prior to 10:45 p.m. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Power-outages-impact-NW-Midland-17331311.php | 2022-07-27T04:31:16 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Power-outages-impact-NW-Midland-17331311.php |
LOS ANGELES — A pickup truck crashed Tuesday into a Los Angeles gas station. knocking over a fuel pump and slightly injuring 11 people, including five children, the Fire Department reported.
The truck, which was towing a concrete pumping trailer, entered the station in the Panorama City neighborhood shortly before 5 p.m. and hit three cars, according to a Fire Department tweet.
Nobody was trapped in the cars and there wasn't any fire, just a minor gasoline spill, the Fire Department said.
Eleven people received minor injuries and seven were taken to hospitals for evaluation, while four declined to be transported, the agency said.
The cause of the accident was under investigation.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — The water that comes out of the tap for more than 900,000 Californians is unsafe to drink and the state isn't acting fast enough to help clean it up, state auditors said in a report released Tuesday.
Thousands of water systems supply the state's 39 million people, and about 5% of them have some type of contaminant, like nitrates or arsenic, in them, according to the audit. That means people can't safely drink the water or use it to cook or bathe. Most of the 370 failing systems are in economically disadvantaged communities, many in the Central Valley, the state's agricultural heartland.
The State Water Resources Control Board has provided at least $1.7 billion in grants since 2016 for design and construction to improve water systems. That could include building new treatment plants, consolidating water systems or other actions designed to improve water quality.
But it took the board 33 months on average in 2021 for water system operators to complete the application process and receive money, the audit found — nearly double the time it took in 2017. The audit found a lack of clear metrics and poor communication created confusion for water districts seeking help and slowed down the award process.
“The longer the board takes to fund projects, the more expensive those projects become. More importantly, delays increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes for Californians served by the failing water systems,” acting state auditor Michael Tilden wrote in a letter to the Legislature.
Eileen Sobeck, executive director for the water board, told state auditors the board agrees the process could be clearer and faster. But she disagreed with the conclusion that the board hasn't acted with urgency to improve contaminated water systems, saying the board's “highest priority is advancing the human right to water." California made a right to safe drinking water state law in 2013. The water board has previously said it would need $4.5 billion to address all the needs through 2025.
She said the state has reduced the number of people who rely on contaminated water from 1.6 million in 2019 to less than 1 million today. It’s also provided $700 million in grants to water systems. It’s helped pay for construction projects in 90 communities, consolidation of 73 water systems, and begun streamlining the application process, she said.
E. Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the water board, said the audit’s finding that the board lacks urgency in addressing the problem is “salacious” but doesn’t reflect the “tremendous amount of progress” the board has made in helping water systems.
The state sets requirements for more than 100 water contaminants, including nitrate, arsenic and E. coli, limiting the amount that can be in water. Some, like nitrates, come from excess fertilizer used by agriculture. Different contaminants can cause respiratory problems for infants, harm the liver and kidneys, and increase the risk of cancer. Even when water isn't safe to drink, people still have to pay the water bill, plus the added cost of buying bottled water or hauling it in from elsewhere.
“Just because you're not drinking from the tap doesn't mean you don't have to pay for the access," said Kyle Jones, policy and legal director for the Community Water Center, which works to expand access to clean water.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, created a $130 million fund in 2019 to improve drinking water systems, particularly those that serve low-income communities. At the time, he called it a “moral disgrace" that Californians couldn't rely on clean water to drink or bathe. His office didn't respond to an email Tuesday seeking comment on the audit.
In one example of the slow process, the audit found the water board wasn't checking in enough on a technical assistance project for a water system in Kern County. Ten months after the board had assigned a provider to help the district, no work had been completed, causing the board to look for another provider. In another case, it took the water board 14 months to figure out whether a water district in rural Northern California was eligible for grant funding to improve its drinking and wastewater.
Water districts that took a survey from the auditor called the board's application process a “nightmare" filled with red tape and unclear expectations.
Michael Claiborne, directing attorney for Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, said many Californians have been fighting for decades for clean water to no avail.
His organization advocates for safe and affordable drinking water access for communities in the San Joaquin Valley and east Coachella Valley, and it has been hired as a legal and technical consultant for some of the projects that receive board funding. As both an advocate and a contractor on some projects, he agreed with the audit's findings that the board needs clear metrics to access its progress and set expectations.
But he said local governments need to step up as well, as they can delay projects to consolidate water systems or begin new construction.
“Without cooperation from local governments and local water systems, you can't implement solutions," he said.
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Former Macomb Co. priest convicted of sex abuse sentenced to prison
A former Macomb County priest convicted of sex abuse was sentenced Tuesday to up to 15 years in prison, state officials announced.
Neil Kalina was sentenced during a hearing at Macomb County Circuit Court in front of Judge Diane Druzinski, records show.
A jury convicted him last month of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Kalina, 67, was charged in May 2019 and arrested in Littlerock, California.
He served as a priest at St. Kiernan Catholic Church in Shelby Township from 1982-85.
The charges stem from contact in 1984, court records show.
He was accused of fondling a youth at St. Kieran after providing him alcohol and drugs, the Attorney General's Office has reported.
Kalina was part of a religious order separate from the Archdiocese of Detroit, called the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Mission, and left the public ministry in 1993. An allegation against him was brought to the archdiocese in 2017 and forwarded to his order as well as the Shelby Township Police Department.
“This is a victory for the survivors who fought to see their abusers held accountable,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “Regardless of how much time has passed or how difficult a case may be, my prosecutors are committed to securing justice for the victims of clergy abuse. Adults who prey upon and subject children to abuse belong in prison.”
Kalina is among 11 people who have been charged and six convicted since the beginning of the Department of Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Investigation. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/27/former-macomb-county-priest-convicted-sex-abuse-sentenced-prison/10160119002/ | 2022-07-27T04:44:48 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/27/former-macomb-county-priest-convicted-sex-abuse-sentenced-prison/10160119002/ |
News-Journal's success depends on a diverse and inclusive newsroom
For The Daytona Beach News-Journal to succeed, we must have an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees are valued and feel empowered.
We are committed to building and sustaining a workforce that is reflective of the diversity in the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to an inclusive culture, we are annually publishing the makeup of our newsroom staff. That same commitment is being carried out across the USA TODAY Network, which is made up of more than 200 local publications and USA TODAY.
This information, a snapshot as of July 1, 2022, includes the gender and racial makeup of our news workforce and our coverage area, as well as for managers within our newsroom.
A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better connect and serve you, our readers and our community partners.
The American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau asks two separate questions, one about Hispanic origin and one about race, allowing individuals to self-select from multiple options. However, to compare with internal Gannett employee information that asks individuals to mark only one option, we used the following categories: Hispanic or Latino (for ACS, regardless of any other race selected), White (not Hispanic or Latino), Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Asian (not Hispanic or Latino), American Indian or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino), or two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino). All information on racial identity is provided voluntarily by employees. Gannett also allows an individual to not disclose their race or ethnicity. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/daytona-beach-news-journal-succeed-our-newsroom-must-diverse-inclusive/10152777002/ | 2022-07-27T04:50:08 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/daytona-beach-news-journal-succeed-our-newsroom-must-diverse-inclusive/10152777002/ |
Meet DeLand's 3 mayoral candidates: Chris Cloudman, Buz Nesbit and Reggie Williams
As longtime DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar's time in office nears an end, three familiar faces hope to fill his shoes.
And while residents may decide in the Aug. 23 primary who should wear them next, that individual won't lace up until after the general election on Nov. 8.
Chris Cloudman, Buz Nesbit and Reggie Williams are on the citywide ballot next month, each hoping for the chance to serve as the figurehead of Volusia County's fastest-growing city.
Data from the 2020 Census shows DeLand gained 10,000 residents within 10 years, bringing the total population to 37,351.
It's plausible to say the area's rate of growth and development — and its impacts on the availability of services — is a top concern among residents as officials work to balance the legal rights of property owners versus the rights of the city.
Following the release of the census data last year, Apgar told The News-Journal that proposed developments were drawing greater scrutiny from both the public and officials.
"I think the (City Commission) is taking a harder look at the densities of proposed projects to mitigate some of those concerns," Apgar said. "But how that will play out over the next several years, I don't know."
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If none of the candidates receives more than 50% of the vote, the two candidates with the most votes go head to head in November.
The DeLand mayor chairs City Commission meetings and serves as a figurehead. The term is four years with an annual salary of $16,302.
Meet the candidates
Cloudman, 44, has lived in DeLand since 2008 and served as a city commissioner since 2014. He works as an energy specialist for Cenergistic.
He was appointed to and served on the city's planning board from 2010-14. In 2014 he also served on the charter review committee.
Cloudman currently sits on multiple boards, including the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor Management Entity; Take Stock in Children Advisory Board; Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee; River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization; East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Alliance; Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees; and the Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council Governing Board.
His top priorities include:
- Advocate for local entrepreneurs and business owners, prioritizing their meaningful projects that add value to the community.
- Continue working toward providing housing options for all income levels.
- Keep recruiting companies that provide additional jobs and higher salaries.
Nesbit, 66, has lived in DeLand since the late 1990s and served on the city's planning board since his appointment in 2017. He was previously appointed to the city's historic preservation board where he served from 2015-17.
In the mid- to late-1970s, Nesbit worked as a staffer for the Legislature in Tennessee and then in Memphis' division of public services.
Nesbit became a realtor in 2014 after working for more than 30 years in telecommunications.
His top priorities include:
- Provide the community and developers with clear standards for land development, and develop a strategy for annexation of interior enclaves that will improve quality of life in currently underserved areas.
- Encourage citizen participation on boards and task forces to establish stronger municipal strategies, including exploring and facilitating affordable housing options from current property owners and developers.
- Provide citizens with ongoing metrics to demonstrate the value of city government.
Williams, 71, has lived in DeLand since 1971. Before retiring, he spent nearly 25 years working for Volusia County in the following roles: community development director; community development/community action agency director; community assistance/services director; and director of community services.
Williams then spent six years working with the Florida Department of Children and Families in an administrative role. For six years after that, Williams worked in local leadership roles within nonprofits including The Children's Advocacy Center and Neighbor to Family.
His top priorities include:
- Control growth and development.
- Protect the environment and water resources.
- Listen to citizen concerns and be a voice for them.
Candidates comment
The following questions were posed to each candidate with a request to limit responses to 100 words. Answers are presented as they were submitted, save for minor corrections to punctuation.
In your opinion, what is DeLand's most pressing issue, and what efforts would you make to address it?
Cloudman: Preserving our sense of identity during a time of growth and change is imperative to protecting what we love most about the city and what attracts so many visitors and new residents. We must support events that promote community fellowship, recognize our amazing local businesses and organizations, keep traditions alive and focus on new initiatives that build upon the community spirit that makes us "Delightful DeLand."
Nesbit: Citizens are frustrated with uncontrolled development. After soliciting input from community members, not just city staff, about different zoning frameworks and community planning goals, we would establish a strategy that we clearly communicate to developers of new projects. We should require higher building quality standards and more diverse sizes of homes built in neighborhoods with preserved green space and active recreational opportunities that promote the health and well-being of our residents and protect our water and other natural resources. We must update our land development codes to make these standards clear.
Williams: I believe the most pressing issue for the City of DeLand is to get a handle on growth and development. A review of its land development regulations and comprehensive plan is needed. When home-rule authority allows, change rules to minimize clear-cutting and protect more historic trees. Also, I believe collaboration with the county and other local governments is needed to help manage or control growth outcomes.
In your opinion, what is DeLand's best feature, and how can it be expanded on?
Cloudman: DeLand is full of people and groups that continuously make this the most amazing place to live. While the national trend shows service organizations declining in membership, our volunteerism rates in the city continue to grow. Local entrepreneurs have launched new unique businesses and have helped revitalize once dormant areas. We must embrace what makes our city special and continue to support the momentum that has created a thriving, culturally rich community that is welcoming to everyone.
Nesbit: In DeLand's earliest years, Henry DeLand recognized that this community's character was grounded in its strong educational institutions, natural and architectural beauty, and rich culture just like Athens, Greece, so he coined it "The Athens of Florida." Today, DeLand continues to be the jewel of Central Florida as it retains that vibrant cultural base. Downtown DeLand's numerous cultural events, including performances at The Athens Theater, holiday parades, and various festivals and events are our main attractions! A thriving Stetson University continues to be an educational and cultural resource, and diverse neighborhood districts contribute community vibrancy.
Williams: I think DeLand's best feature is its small-town feel. DeLand is a great place to live and has and is expanding the number of parks, trails and recreational facilities. It has a vibrant downtown that hosts lots of events. Supporting initiatives to maintain that vitality are important. Investigating ways to bring patrons from the SunRail station to downtown should continue.
Why should someone choose you over your opponent(s)?
Cloudman: I serve the people of DeLand as an active member of the community, as a Rotarian, an involved parent/mentor in the schools, a fellow board member, a volunteer, a neighbor, a supporter of the arts, a frequent customer of local businesses, and a dedicated public servant who enjoys giving back all year round. I have spent the last several years providing a voice for DeLand at the local, regional and state level, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience. I am passionate about our community and will continue to serve with the highest integrity.
Nesbit: Wouldn’t it be nice to have a mayor with proven experience to lead DeLand into a vibrant future? My experience leading complex and rapidly growing businesses distinguishes me from my opponents as DeLand grows from a small town to a medium-sized city. DeLand needs a leader who can inspire citizens to co-create a new vision for our city, and who has experience overseeing negotiations, marketing, technology, communications, budgeting, strategic planning, and crisis management. DeLand already provides its citizens with an exceptional quality of life, but leaders must ensure the city's infrastructure and public services keep pace with growth and rapidly changing technologies.
Williams: I believe having grown up in West Volusia County and living in DeLand since 1971 gives me a unique perspective about the community. Working in county government gave me the opportunity to learn government from the inside, to think and process issues strategically, how to interact with other local governments, community agencies, other stakeholders and how to relate to people on their level. Working in state government helped me to hone these skills to be more compassionate in addressing citizen concerns. My love for DeLand and desire to use my experience to benefit the city and its citizens make me the best candidate. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/07/26/election-2022-deland-mayoral-race-meet-3-candidates-cloudman-nesbit-williams/10131981002/ | 2022-07-27T04:50:14 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/07/26/election-2022-deland-mayoral-race-meet-3-candidates-cloudman-nesbit-williams/10131981002/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County Commissioners are officially entertaining the idea of selling the coliseum.
The vote to proceed won as a lot of people turned out to voice their opinion on the matter.
"Some things are priceless," said a member of the Chuck Wagon Gang who spoke at today's Commissioners Court.
However in the case of the Ector County Coliseum there is apparently a price, and like anytime there is change people have a lot of feelings.
"We're here to talk about entering into a real estate contact," said a representative with the Warbirds. "For that we are for it."
"I'm just completely opposed to the sale of the coliseum or even looking into it," said one resident. "It's a public service."
"Basically some things you can't put a price on and that would be the coliseum in my opinion," said another member with the Chuck Wagon Gang.
Steve Hurt came to the meeting representing the Chuck Wagon Gang. They've been housed out of the Coliseum for a long time and he worries a change in ownership could put the gang in jeopardy.
"The Coliseum has been there my entire life and it's important not only to the Chuck Wagon Gang, but the Permian Basin Fair and Expo, Permian Basin Oil show, the rodeo," said Hurt. "And we all have a vested interest in that facility and so if they sell it to a private company, how is it going to affect us? That's what we need to know."
John Herriage is a broker who initially brought the offer to the commissioners. He says he brought the offer with the best interest of the people in mind.
"There's several deed restrictions if it went to further that we could do to protect the citizens, and that's why I want to be involved to make sure citizens and tax payers are protected in this," said Herriage.
With that, commissioners voted 3-2 to move forward with negotiating a sale.
"Today's vote was simply to contract with Copper Key Realty since they have a buyer already lined up, just to enter negotiations and discussions about what that would look like," said Greg Simmons, Precinct 2 Commissioner.
At this point, Simmons believes community groups have nothing to be worried about.
"I know just in the one discussion we had with him we told him we'd want to have clauses in there, if it did sell, to protect those long-term groups that have been using the Coliseum and have a vested role in the future of it," said Simmons.
As this process goes further, these groups will not be left out of the discussion.
"I would think all of those would be what we consider community impact groups that would be brought to the table," said Simmons. "So the Ector County Fair would obviously be at the Ector County Coliseum and that's something they'd want and would honor."
"This is a very preliminary first step, and it may not go anywhere, but I think we owe it to the taxpayers to at least know," said Simmons. "We just need to know all our options before dismissing it."
Herriage has said that one of the main reasons this buyer is looking at the Coliseum is to possibly bring more entertainment to the area. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ector-county-commissioners-vote-further-discussion-coliseum-sale/513-b479fda9-6a27-4261-9665-b8b86c9cf179 | 2022-07-27T04:55:56 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ector-county-commissioners-vote-further-discussion-coliseum-sale/513-b479fda9-6a27-4261-9665-b8b86c9cf179 |
New jail for Shasta County moves forward; local architectural firm hired
Shasta County has contracted with Nichols Melburg & Rossetto Architects to do preliminary design work on a new jail and rehabilitation center.
Patrick Minturn, acting county executive officer, said the county is paying the Redding architectural firm $50,000 for the services.
Nichols Melburg & Rossetto will draw up designs for expanding the current jail site at West Street or create a new jail at a yet-to-be-determined site, Minturn told the Record Searchlight after Tuesday’s Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.
The news comes as supervisors on Aug. 16 are expected to weigh in on what they want to see in a new jail and rehabilitation center.
Supervisor Les Baugh, who chairs the board, said during Tuesday’s meeting that the August meeting will be a “pivotal” step toward building a new jail.
“I think just as a board what we are going to be called to do in August is literally make a decision that kicks us forward, period, without any additional delays. … (It) will give us some forward momentum that does more than just talk about it,” Baugh said.
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In May, supervisors voted unanimously to allocate $25 million of the $35 million from the American Recovery Plan Act money the county is receiving toward the construction of a jail.
Supervisors have been told that it would cost $100 million to $125 million for a new jail and rehabilitation center. Former county executive officer Matt Pontes has said the new jail facility could be built with a combination of county general fund dollars, state and federal funds, and possibly bond funds.
A few public speakers at Tuesday’s meeting wondered where the county was in getting the new jail built.
“It needs to be moved along a little bit quicker,” one speaker said. “Something needs to be done. Our jail is just expanding. We have too many people in there and not enough beds.”
Sheriff Michael Johnson said space in the jail will get tighter, noting that Lassen County has just canceled its contract with Shasta County.
“We outsource 20 to 22 beds to the Lassen County jail. … So we will get those 22 prisoners back in mid-August,” Johnson said.
Johnson said Lassen County terminated the contract not because it was unhappy with Shasta County but because it doesn't have the staffing to handle the extra inmates.
Some who spoke Tuesday wondered if the new jail needs a rehabilitation center, noting that the county should simply build a jail first.
Baugh reminded the public that that question was answered when supervisors voted to spend $25 million ARPA funds to help build the jail.
Supervisors were told by County Counsel Rubin Cruse that more ARPA money could be used for the jail if ancillary components within the jail, like mental health services and job placement programs, were included in the facility.
“The question of whether or not it will contain some type of rehabilitation was answered by a 5-0 vote,” Baugh said.
“The question put to this board is what are the most valuable rehabilitation elements. There is zero doubt that without rehabilitation we will continue to put them on the streets after they serve their time,”
David Benda covers business, development and anything else that comes up for the USA TODAY Network in Redding. He also writes the weekly "Buzz on the Street" column. He’s part of a team of dedicated reporters that investigate wrongdoing, cover breaking news and tell other stories about your community. Reach him on Twitter @DavidBenda_RS or by phone at 1-530-338-8323. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/new-jail-shasta-county-moves-forward-local-architectural-firm-hired/10153009002/ | 2022-07-27T05:00:24 | 0 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/new-jail-shasta-county-moves-forward-local-architectural-firm-hired/10153009002/ |
Mount Shasta gastropub bringing its vibe to Bell Plaza in downtown Redding
A gastropub-style restaurant in Mount Shasta is bringing its food and drink to Redding.
Pipeline Redding will be the restaurant in the new Bell Plaza downtown, the McConnell Foundation announced Tuesday.
Bell Plaza sits on the former Bell Rooms property at the southwest corner of Shasta and California streets. The bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly plaza will feature the restaurant and the Shasta Bike Depot, which will be operated by Shasta Living Streets.
The McConnell Foundation purchased the Bell Rooms property from Redding Area Bus Authority about two years ago.
Pipeline Redding will be “a mirror image” of Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen in Mount Shasta, which opened in 2019, co-owner Kevin Flynn said.
Flynn and his business partner, Mark Clure, have been looking to expand into Redding for some time and believe Bell Plaza will be the right spot.
“Mark and I both have family and friends in Redding. We saw the opportunity and potential for Bell Plaza immediately,” Flynn said in a news release. “Pipeline Mount Shasta enjoys a loyal Shasta County customer base. We believe Siskiyou County residents will also be a loyal Shasta County customer base.”
Flynn told the Record Searchlight that he hopes to open in Redding this winter.
The two-story building that was there before Bell Plaza dated back to 1908 and later found itself situated in Redding’s red-light district near the railroad tracks.
Bell Plaza is a McConnell Foundation project, one of at least two major developments the philanthropic organization is doing in downtown Redding. McConnell is partnering with K2 Development and the city of Redding on Block 7 on California Street between Tehama and Placer streets.
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Work started in May 2021 on repurposing the former brothel property into a bike and pedestrian transit center along the new Diestelhorst to Downtown Trail, which connects the Sacramento River Trail with downtown.
Modern Building Inc. of Chico and Trilogy Architecture of Redding are the project general contractor and architect for Bell Plaza.
Bike depot manager Anne Thomas of Shasta Living Streets has said it will have a public bike garage, classes, community events an e-bike charging station, guided e-bike tours and a bikeshare program.
Flynn sees his restaurant and the bike depot feeding off each other. Recently he visited Austin, Texas, where he was impressed with the city’s river trail system.
“I really bought into the concept and vision of area travel connecting with river trail systems to downtown,” Flynn said.
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He also sees a connection of what’s happening with the former Bell Rooms property to what he did in Mount Shasta to open Pipeline Craft Taps. The restaurant is on N. Mt. Shasta Boulevard in a former drug store/soda fountain business that most recently was the popular Village Bookstore, which closed in 2016 after 22 years in business.
“It just kind of sat vacant and I was looking for a location to do my project, my vision for a restaurant and that just caught my eye,” Flynn said.
Shannon Phillips, chief operating officer of the McConnell Foundation, said they wanted someone who is local or regional and has experience operating a successful restaurant.
"Pipeline opened in the fall of 2019 and was an instant success. The pandemic began six short months later. We watched Kevin ... build a parklet, offer to-go without going into the restaurant, and their food and beverages stayed delicious," Phillips said in an email.
"Kevin is experienced as a chef and owner. He knows all aspects of the business. He understands a start-up but he also has long-term experience. He will do any job in his restaurant that needs to be done — cook, run get ice, break down cardboard boxes," she added.
Before Pipeline, Flynn was a co-owner of Say Cheese Pizza in Mount Shasta for 12 years.
David Benda covers business, development and anything else that comes up for the USA TODAY Network in Redding. He also writes the weekly "Buzz on the Street" column. He’s part of a team of dedicated reporters that investigate wrongdoing, cover breaking news and tell other stories about your community. Reach him on Twitter @DavidBenda_RS or by phone at 1-530-338-8323. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/pipeline-craft-taps-kitchen-downtown-redding-california-gastropub-bell-plaza/10152930002/ | 2022-07-27T05:00:37 | 0 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2022/07/26/pipeline-craft-taps-kitchen-downtown-redding-california-gastropub-bell-plaza/10152930002/ |
Is Shreveport getting safer? Here are the crime statistics for the second quarter
City officials say violent crime and overall crime are down in Shreveport.
"Our crime rate is going down," said Mayor Adrian Perkins. "We are becoming a safer community."
Overall crime is down by 7% while crimes such as murders and aggravated assaults have seen a decrease as well. Violent crimes are making headlines and causing fear for the citizens, but local law enforcement and governmental officials say Shreveport is becoming safer.
For the first six months of 2022, Shreveport Police Department reported that the city saw a 9% decrease in violent offenses. In 2021, the police department reported 850 Violent Offenses compared to 773 in 2022.
Violent offenses are characterized in Louisiana as crimes that have an element of attempted or threatened use of physical force against another person or property. The violent crime index in Shreveport is comprised of homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
Although violent crimes are down, Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said, "Are you still hearing gunshots? Yes, you are. Are violent crimes still occurring? Yes, they are."
There were 30 homicides reported for the second quarter of 2022. In 2021, there were 41 homicides in the same six months. So, Shreveport has seen a 27% decrease in homicides for 2022.
"Through some innovative strategies, and hard work of the men and women of the Shreveport Police Department, our state partners, our Sheriff's Department, our community organized groups, business groups, we are making progress here in the city limits of Shreveport," said Smith.
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"We are taking more weapons off the street than I can recall ever doing," said Smith.
Just in the second quarter Shreveport Police Department seized or recovered over 260 firearms. With 125 people being charged with over 150 weapon charges.
These efforts can only be accomplished by continued efforts of local, state and federal law enforcement partners said Shreveport Police Department.
Although the continued efforts of fellow law enforcement agencies have aided in this decrease in crime, Shreveport Police Department has enacted several initiatives that helped with the crime.
One example of their initiatives is Community Response Units which focus on problem neighborhoods and problem places. The CRU unit works to limit crimes in areas that have a rather high number of crimes.
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"I implemented a procedure plan. Everyone inside the building, if you did not hold a patrol officer candidate position, you are required to dedicate a portion of your work week, even myself at least a half a day a week to getting in uniform, getting in a patrol car, going out riding our streets making calls and assisting other officers on call. Every little bit helps," said Smith.
Smith has also implemented the take home vehicle policy. This policy allows for officers to take home their vehicle to provide more presence all over the city. Smith said that officers within the city limits are allowed to take home their cars and go to the store in them but when they are in that vehicle they are working. He also said this is making cars last longer and allowing more police presence on the streets.
Smith said, "we are still looking for great creative ways to enhance our presence in the community and lower our crime."
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/27/violent-crimes-down-shreveport-numbers/7807833001/ | 2022-07-27T05:04:45 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/27/violent-crimes-down-shreveport-numbers/7807833001/ |
TACOMA, Wash. — The RISE headquarters in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood is a place Gregory Wraggs knows he can turn to when he needs a helping hand, especially during the summer weather.
Wraggs is helping to build housing across the street from the center for those experiencing homelessness. In the meantime, he and his family are living in his car. With so many people in a cramped space, Wraggs says it can quickly become unbearable.
“If they didn’t have the RISE center open, the heat would’ve gotten to us,” Wraggs recalls. “Even if don’t get that hot, the sun alone, inside a car, with more than one person? It gets to you, it really does. We woke up at 6 a.m., and I was sweating already.”
RISE executive director Gerald Daniels has been operating the center since 2018, and said having this space falls in line with what they already do to help those in need.
“We bring them in to do all the normal-day-to-day things, and if they need any supportive services, we have them right here for them don’t get out of our normal routine,” he said. “We feed people everyday, breakfast, lunch and dinner, they’re more than welcome to have those meals as well.”
However, Daniels said it can be tricky to convince those most in need to come to the center.
“When it’s a warming station, they know they can stay all night because we run that 24/7,” Daniels said. “We’re not open all day and night, so you have to go back to your location, and you want your stuff there. You don’t want to break down your house, your tent, right? You want to make sure it’s still there intact, and no one has stolen anything. So that’s the challenge of getting people to come in.”
Wraggs encourages anyone that needs a break from the heat to take advantage of a cooling center, because they’re open to all.
“Washington is not mandatory to have central A/C. So if your house doesn’t have A/C, pull up to a cooling center,” Wraggs exclaimed. “You don’t have to be homeless to come here, you just have to be hot.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacomas-rise-serves-cooling-center/281-28ab1608-d57b-46e3-a35a-3c07c865aad1 | 2022-07-27T05:05:21 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacomas-rise-serves-cooling-center/281-28ab1608-d57b-46e3-a35a-3c07c865aad1 |
NORMAL — A new Sustainability Strategic Plan is meant to help guide Illinois State University become more green over coming years.
The plan is part of a process which started in 2019 with a community survey, ISU’s Director of Sustainability Elisabeth Reed said. The process to develop the plan continued through the COVID pandemic, through Zoom meetings and draft documents.
“It was one of my first Zoom meetings, was this committee,” Reed said.
The strategic plan is the first such document for sustainability at ISU, sociology professor Joan Brehm said. It is the start of a process of centering sustainability to deal with a changing world.
“I want to see sustainability elevated at Illinois State to a very prominent and visible place that engages the public,” she said.
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It's been a long time coming.
Reed said that the strategic plan was something she has wanted to get done since she started in the role three years ago.
“It’s really something I felt was needed as a road map for us,” Reed said.
Brehm said that creating the document was a significant step for the university, that needs to be followed with action “on the ground.”
It was a group effort.
A task force of around 30 people included faculty and staff from across the campus. That helped bring a balanced approach of how to implement sustainability measures in all of the university's operations, members said.
“It was really kind of inspiring to get people from all across campus together talking about these things,” said Eric Jome, ISU’s director of media relations and a member of the plan’s task force.
The committee created a large document that it whittled down into the final plan, Reed said.
The mix of faculty and staff helps bring in potential changes to both curriculum and operations, Brehm said. It also brings in a mix of expertise.
“We (academics) can talk about things in theory or in concept, but does it actually work?” she said.
It builds on existing progress.
One key element of the strategic plan is analyzing how a sustainable practice in one part of the university can be applied to other parts, Reed said.
“In many cases, somebody’s doing something great in one part of campus, but not a lot of people know about it,” she said.
There are people on campus who are already heavily invested in sustainability, Jome said.
"We've got faculty and staff who really live and breathe this stuff," he said.
Some of the other projects the Office of Sustainability has been doing include expanding composting from dining facilities to other parts of campus by setting up kiosks on campus for students, faculty and staff to use, Reed said. The office is also opening a “share shop” where people can donate things like clothes, textbooks and accessories that students can then claim for free, Reed said.
There are other efforts happening behind the scenes, such as switching to LED lights, Reed said. That is one of the goals laid out in the plan which is already being worked on.
A new committee will oversee implementation.
The university has created a presidential sustainability council that will help oversee the implementation of the plan, Reed said. The council has its first meeting this week. What implementation will look like is still being determined, but Reed expects it will include updates and reports on progress.
She, Jome and Brehm are all on the new committee as well. Reed sees the Sustainability Strategic Plan as a living document that will be reported on and updated in the future.
Part of the reporting for the implementation includes reporting to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, which promotes, and ranks, sustainability on college campuses.
The hard work comes next.
That committee and faculty and staff implementing the plan will be doing the truly hard work, Brehm said.
“Now we need to focus our energy on momentum to actually implement the action items in the plan,” she said.
That includes getting buy-in from the various units on campus, Reed said. However, she and Brehm think that will be helped by the planning process, as units were able to provide input on their current practices and what they could do going forward.
Long- and short-term goals are included.
Creating a plan helps show a long-term commitment by the university to sustainability, Brehm said.
The plan features some goals already being worked on or looked at, such as switching to LED lights or installing utility metering on all major buildings on campus. Other goals are starting as looking at potential future action, like getting quotes for a solar energy system and starting a group to develop standards to promote sustainable and Fair Trade vendors.
Many goals deal with creating groups or strategies on campus or supporting localized practices. Others focus on more tangible actions, such as providing a community-supported agriculture option for students, prioritizing products made with recycled content and making the campus more bike-friendly.
Brehm, who is also co-director of the Center for a Sustainable Water Future, said she worked a lot on the Water and Natural Environments section. She is also excited to see some of the academic proposals implemented, such as strengthening supports for cross disciplinary projects in sustainability.
It helps ISU match its peers.
Part of Reed’s desire for the plan came from the fact that other universities across the country already have similar documents.
The Sustainability Strategic Plan should also help with ISU’s rating with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Reed hopes to move from a bronze rating to a silver rating.
Creating a sustainable future may involve some difficult choices and sacrifices, but it is steps that are needed because the consequences without doing so are grim, Brehm said.
“These are issues we can no longer expect someone else to deal with,” she said. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/watch-now-7-things-to-know-as-isu-rolls-out-sustainability-plan/article_4a789558-0d08-11ed-9a62-83f03e2e0b84.html | 2022-07-27T05:08:39 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/watch-now-7-things-to-know-as-isu-rolls-out-sustainability-plan/article_4a789558-0d08-11ed-9a62-83f03e2e0b84.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — It was a tragedy that family and friends say could've been avoided. A local rapper and father was shot and killed outside his apartment.
Hillsborough County deputies were called to the area near the IQ Apartments on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Tampa just after 3:30 P.M. on Friday.
"I thought that it was a joke when I was getting all the calls," Stephanie Agosto, his love and friend said. "He didn't deserve to die the way he did."
Ari Juwan Williams, who was known as Rollie Bands, was 27 years old when his life was taken.
"He's very funny, goofy, he was very motivating. He's a good rapper," Agosto said. "He's a good friend. He's very caring. He was like, my soulmate. That was like my best friend call me every day. I called him every day."
She says Williams knew his killer and they were friends. She says an argument escalated to social media and that post initiated a deadly interaction.
"They just continued arguing with each other, they made up then they started arguing again, and brought it to social media when it shouldn't have," Agosto said. "It shouldn't have got that far."
Investigators say whoever pulled the trigger sped away from the scene and the shooting didn't seem to be random.
"I hope they rot in prison," Agosto said. "Gun violence is not the answer."
Williams leaves behind his 6-year-old daughter, Cashmere. While officials investigate, his family fears for their safety. Agosto hopes whoever the killer was is found quickly and the community remembers this local rapper.
"I want him to be remembered as a good father, a loving friend, a caring person," Agosto said. "Remember him, just by him and Rollie Bands, and his music."
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the shooting. They're still trying to figure out who killed him. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-rapper-killed-outside-apartment-social-media-post/67-2504d0e2-cf39-4105-a000-645ad8fee94a | 2022-07-27T05:22:09 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-rapper-killed-outside-apartment-social-media-post/67-2504d0e2-cf39-4105-a000-645ad8fee94a |
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Will there be a lucky winner Tuesday? That is the question on everyone’s mind. The Mega Millions Jackpot is now up to $830 million dollars. Many people are driving across state lines in hopes of taking home the winning ticket.
The Mega Millions Jackpot has people all over the state hoping to get a piece of the pie. It’s also once again brining up the question, why not have a lottery here in Alabama?
Alabama is one of just five states without a lottery. Tuesday several Birmingham residents drove to gas stations in Georgia to get a ticket.
Aaron Smith is from Birmingham. He said he drives across state lines every couple weeks to play the lottery. Tuesday he spent about $150 on tickets. He said it’s time to keep that money in Alabama.
“Every state around Alabama has lottery except Alabama. It’s like a bullseye. All of these people are coming out of the zone, out of Alabama, to spend money when it could be in Alabama if we join the group. The lottery in Alabama is a plus. It will help the roads, the schools and everybody else’s budget,” Smith said.
The last three drawings went without a winner. The jackpot is now up to $830 million dollars. It’s the third largest Mega Millions Jackpot to date.
Alabama lawmakers are expected to discuss the possibility of a lottery in Alabama at the up coming legislative session in March. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-mega-millions-jackpot-has-alabamians-asking-why-not-have-a-lottery-here/ | 2022-07-27T05:28:00 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-mega-millions-jackpot-has-alabamians-asking-why-not-have-a-lottery-here/ |
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio Marine veteran on the way to help his stranded wife was hit and killed by a car. Nearly two weeks later, police are still looking for the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV that took off.
The veteran was also laid to rest, Tuesday, at Fort Sam Houston. The family of Pedro Sepulveda said he was a loving brother and husband. His brother's Santiago and Tony Sepulveda spoke to KENS 5 where the hit-and-run took place at southeast Loop 410 near Southton Road.
"We miss him so much," Santiago said. "He always had a serving heart," Tony said.
Their brother was 43-years-old. The Marine veteran served two tours in Iraq.
"He always believed in God and country," his brother said.
Pedro was a security guard, and was finishing up a late-shift. The family said his wife was on the way to pick him up when she got a flat tire. Pedro called his brother Tony to go help his wife. In the meantime, Pedro decided to start walking their direction.
"He was calling us and texting back and forth," Tony said.
The family obtained surveillance video, from a business, that showed Pedro walking. But, at one point, Pedro stopped responding to their messages. In the dark, the family worried sick started to look for him. But, they couldn't see much. The next morning, they drove around the area.
"They noticed a shoe and his glasses on the side of the road," Tony said. "He was laying in the center."
More than 30 hours later, the family would find Pedro in a ditch. San Antonio Police said before one in the morning, on July 13, a Black Mercedes SUV hit the veteran and left them there for dead.
"He didn't deserve this," Santiago said. "This is heartbreaking."
The family prays the driver comes forward.
"We know it was an accident," Tony said. "We have no anger. We have no remorse on anybody. If anything, we know they are carrying a burden too."
SAPD investigators said vehicle parts left at scene and surveillance footage from a nearby gas station show that the suspect vehicle could be 2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 SUV.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information which leads to felony arrests. Call CRIME STOPPERS at 210-224-STOP (210-224-7867). You can remain anonymous. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-marine-veteran-walking-to-meet-wife-killed-in-hit-and-run/273-a228b842-d606-40ea-8595-31013b9fde61 | 2022-07-27T05:30:38 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-marine-veteran-walking-to-meet-wife-killed-in-hit-and-run/273-a228b842-d606-40ea-8595-31013b9fde61 |
BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe is connected to a credit/debit card abuse case.
On Wednesday morning, the police department tweeted out a photo of the man they want to question.
If you have any information on his whereabouts or know his identity, contact Bryan PD Detective Wallace via email at bwallace@bryantx.gov or phone number at 979-209-5300.
No other details about the case was released.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — After nine years of working together, United Way of Central Iowa has decided not to renew a $50,000 grant to local food rescue group Eat Greater Des Moines following what United Way says were repeated incidents of poor staff behavior.
When Eat Greater Des Moines co-founder Aubrey Alvarez found out her organization would not receive the grant, she was initially angry.
"It's frustrating, because it really felt like it was retaliatory. I spoke out after one of their events about donating the extra food," Alvarez said.
Alvarez recalled the two groups having a misunderstanding after an event that took place at Prairie Meadows. Alvarez said she and her team wanted to give away some of the excess food.
"[I said] 'This food is safe, it will be refrigerated, it will be given away for free and eaten that evening,' but they did not let the food leave," Alvarez said.
After Alvarez spoke out about this incident, she said she received pushback.
"Shortly after that happened, my board chair was contacted," Alvarez said. "And they were told that we were no longer going to be a funded partner because they felt that my behavior was putting their staff at risk."
From Alvarez's perspective, this was the only big misunderstanding the two organizations have had.
But according to a statement provided by United Way's communication director, Andy Tebockhorst, United Way has experienced multiple incidents with Eat Greater Des Moines staff members that have not aligned with their core values.
Alvarez said if the statement accurately portrayed United Way's feelings toward her, she doesn't understand why she's hearing about it now.
"I sat on their campaign cabinet, I co-chaired their food insecurity work group. They had me speaking to donors," Alvarez said. "If there were concerns with my behavior, or how I was approaching situations, it's surprising that they would continue to put me in those situations."
United Way also said in its statement that they have reached out to Eat Greater Des Moines and have not accomplished a resolution to move forward, which is why they have denied approval of the grant.
"I don't really feel, from our perspective, that their rationale that this was something that had been happening over the years is honest, because then we would know," Alvarez said. "We would have documentation about, 'here's the instances that we're talking about.' As far as we know, it was the one incident and that's why we were defunded."
Eat Greater Des Moines said starting this fiscal year $50,000 in the hole is scary, as that money went towards paying for the delivery of the many pounds of food they give out. Now, the group hopes to fundraise to get that work done. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eat-greater-des-moines-united-way-of-central-iowa-grant-funding/524-3e9a4d05-e331-4156-98a0-d47542d71bc3 | 2022-07-27T05:37:04 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eat-greater-des-moines-united-way-of-central-iowa-grant-funding/524-3e9a4d05-e331-4156-98a0-d47542d71bc3 |
A Tuesday morning fire at an automotive business northwest of downtown deluged the sky with thick, black smoke and held up traffic on Goshen Road for about two hours.
Although the fire at LCS Used Auto Parts, 2532 Goshen Road, was easily extinguished, it was dangerous because of the fire’s quickness, the heat it generated, a series of minor explosions inside the building and the closeness of the flames to other buildings, Fort Wayne Deputy Fire Chief Adam O’Connor said.
The building was also the kind of construction with lightweight trusses – similar to a pole barn – that collapses quickly in a fire, he said.
Everyone inside evacuated before firefighters arrived, so no firefighters had to go in and search, O’Connor said. No one was injured, but the building, which sits back from the road behind the business’s main building, was a total loss, he said.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department received a call about the fire about 10:09 a.m., although the smoke had started creating a black column into the air before that and could be seen from Interstate 69 to the west. Workers at buildings in the area said they heard the noise about 10 a.m. and came out to look. About the time the fire department received the emergency call, the smoke could be seen at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center, more than 4 miles southwest.
Fire investigators determined the blaze was accidentally started by an employee working on a vehicle.
“Some kind of fuel source had it burning really hot and really quick,” he said. “It was a flash hazard before we even got there.”
The building had large fuel containers inside, which could have been the source of the small explosions, too, O’Connor said.
Engine 6, the first on the scene, had gotten close before the blaze intensified, so other engines had to spray it with water to protect it from the sudden, intense heat.
“No one expected (the fire) to take off so quickly,” O’Connor said.
The flames were rushing out of the northwest side of the building and eventually moved southeast, burning the roof off as it moved. Firefighters got the flames under control in about an hour.
However, the department and other county departments then had to be concerned about water runoff and the hydrocarbons, such as fossil fuels, that floated on top of the water.
The fire department’s hazmat team and Special Operations Chief Tim Maloney were present for cleanup, and Brian Robinson, superintendent at the city’s water pollution control plant, helped keep the hydrocarbons from getting into the water table, O’Connor said. Allen County Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier came to coordinate and assist with hazardous materials response. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-firefighters-battle-goshen-road-business-blaze/article_1243c65a-0ced-11ed-98ef-dba9387c3540.html | 2022-07-27T05:45:59 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-firefighters-battle-goshen-road-business-blaze/article_1243c65a-0ced-11ed-98ef-dba9387c3540.html |
More officers will be patrolling the area today, Fort Wayne police Lt. Tony Maze says. But he can’t reveal exactly where they will be.
The Fort Wayne Police Department is taking part in Speed Awareness Day – an enforcement campaign that is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Great Lakes, High Stakes” initiative. Police departments in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin are also participating.
Officers from more than 50 police departments statewide will be cracking down on people driving too fast. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana “has seen a drastic increase in deadly crashes and speeding-related fatalities,” the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute said in a news release.
The institute is using federal grants to pay for overtime patrols required for Speed Awareness Day.
Devon McDonald, the institute’s executive director, said he isn’t sure why speeding has become an increasing problem.
“There’s a lot of theories that could explain it,” McDonald said. “We’ve heard that it could be due to a lack of traffic (during the height of the pandemic) that led to highways being open and people being more comfortable driving faster. It could be pandemic fatigue. … We don’t really know.”
Speed Awareness Day started in Illinois, McDonald said, but this is the first time other states and agencies in the NHTSA’s region are involved.
In Allen County, Fort Wayne, New Haven and Woodburn officers are participating. Fort Wayne has officers out from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Maze said. As of Tuesday, Maze said seven officers were participating, but more may join if their schedules allow.
“We’re hoping that seeing an officer out there will get individuals to slow down,” he said. “They may get used to seeing officers in the area. … If they don’t, then they’ll just go about their business until they get pulled over.”
Maze hopes Speed Awareness Day will help drivers pay attention to their speed and driving habits. Last year, there were 12,761 crashes in Allen County, and in 557 of those, unsafe speed was reported as one of the factors, he said.
Speeding was a factor in 13 fatal crashes that left 16 people dead. A total of 47 people died in Allen County vehicle crashes last year, according to the Allen County coroner’s office.
McDonald believes this campaign could return in the future if speeding continues to be an issue. He said he doesn’t expect Speed Awareness Day to change how agencies function, but instead just draw attention to and highlight the dangers of speeding.
“Speeding is a choice,” McDonald said. “The consequences of speeding are far more reaching than just a ticket. Slow down and pay attention. … There’s no reason to drive aggressively.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-participate-in-speed-awareness-day/article_5a45e428-0d25-11ed-8738-176d5baf0b3b.html | 2022-07-27T05:46:05 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-participate-in-speed-awareness-day/article_5a45e428-0d25-11ed-8738-176d5baf0b3b.html |
The New Haven Police Department issued a statewide Silver Alert on Tuesday evening as it investigates the disappearance of a local teen who has been missing for three days and is believed to be in danger.
A news release said the missing youth was 14-year-old Lillian Englehart. She was last seen in New Haven at 12:15 a.m. Sunday.
A white female, she is 5 feet tall and 110 pounds, with black hair with brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she was wearing black-rimmed glasses and a hooded sweatshirt.
The news release said she was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
Anyone with information on the teen should contact the New Haven Police Department at 260-748-7080 or 911. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/silver-alert-issued-for-new-haven-teen/article_0bff8caa-0d3f-11ed-bcd9-6b9ee6bb89e9.html | 2022-07-27T05:46:11 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/silver-alert-issued-for-new-haven-teen/article_0bff8caa-0d3f-11ed-bcd9-6b9ee6bb89e9.html |
The two people killed in a homicide-suicide following a police chase in DeKalb County were identified Tuesday as Heather Lynn Harmon of Auburn, and Edward James Conboy of Edon, Ohio.
Conboy is formerly from Garrett. The state police identified the two after notifying family for both.
The police found Harmon, 35, in the front seat and Conboy, 37, in the back seat at the end of the chase. Investigators said towards the end, Conboy shot Harmon and then himself.
The incident began in the 800 block of Griswold Court about 8:40 a.m. Monday. According to state police, the investigation showed that Conboy forced his way into Harmon’s vehicle, holding her at gunpoint.
Conboy fired some shots while making his way into the vehicle, which led to the 911 calls and Auburn police officers coming to the scene. As they arrived, they saw a black vehicle leaving.
Harmon, who was driving. fled when officers tried to pull the vehicle over, state police said. Investigators believe Conboy coerced Harmon to keep driving.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police joined the chase, which went southeast of Auburn on DeKalb County Road 46A.
On DeKalb County Road 51 at Indiana 8, the tire puncturing device was deployed and deflated at least one tire, slowing the car. Officers then heard shots, and the vehicle stopped near DeKalb County Road 40.
Police found the two unresponsive in the car. They began life-saving procedures until EMS arrived. Both died at the scene.
The two had been in a relationship in the past, police said, but didn’t say how long ago that had been.
The investigation, headed by the state police, remains active, state police said Tuesday. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/two-in-dekalb-apparent-homicide-suicide-identified/article_5f904610-0d09-11ed-87c6-cb1e1108efdb.html | 2022-07-27T05:46:17 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/two-in-dekalb-apparent-homicide-suicide-identified/article_5f904610-0d09-11ed-87c6-cb1e1108efdb.html |
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The two local politicians who represent the area where a proposed Hard Rock International entertainment center and casino would be located have differing views on the matter.
Earlier this month, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin announced it was partnering with Florida-based Hard Rock International to relaunch the tribe’s efforts to open a venue on the west side of the City of Kenosha. Because Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida the organization must partner with a Wisconsin tribe to open a casino here under state law.
While previous plans called for the Menominee Hard Rock entertainment center and casino to be built at the site of the former Dairyland dog track, the new site being proposed is just west of Interstate 94 on about 60 acres of land in the city.
The property was previously owned by the Village of Bristol. The Village Board and the Community Development Authority recently voted unanimously to sell nearly 59.91 acres of land for $15,213,221. The area is located in the City of Kenosha because of a longstanding boundary agreement between the two Kenosha County municipalities. Any approvals for development on the land must come through the City of Kenosha because the land is located in city limits.
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City Council Ald. Dominic Ruffalo said he supports the efforts of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to construct the center on the west side of the city. He represents the city’s 16th District.
“At this point I approve of it, yes,” Ruffalo said. “I think it will be smaller than the original casino they were going to build here, but I don’t have any problems with it coming into my district at all. The people who don’t support it are more verbal than the people who support it. I think it’s a great location and Hard Rock is a first class operation and they are teaming up with the Menominee because Menominee is a Wisconsin tribe. The city will be negotiating with the Menominee like they did before.”
Ruffalo said that about 80% of the people he’s spoken to in his district support the casino and fears of increased crime are not justified.
“Very seldom do I frequent casinos myself, but if somebody else wants to go that’s fine with me,” Ruffalo said. “I want to see Kenosha as more of a destination and not just a pass-through. There’s plenty of area there to expand. I was happy when I heard about it. ... As it sits right now, I don’t have a problem with it whatsoever. In fact, I’m looking forward to it.”
Ruffalo said he wants to make sure the city “gets something out of it” and that there are still “a lot of hoops to go through before a shovel is put in the ground.”
Supervisor John Franco represents the 13th District on the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors. He disagrees.
“I have mixed feelings with the potential of a casino development in Kenosha County’s District 13,” Franco said in a statement. “Certainly, a casino would bring in revenue and create jobs; however, I have many concerns with the venture as a whole. District 13 has seen enormous growth in both residential housing and business development over the years. A casino would increase traffic congestion on major east/west highways bordering residential areas (such as Highway K and State Highway 50).”
Franco also said the casino and would strain local public resources and negatively impact property values in nearby residential subdivisions.
“In short, District 13 is a thriving business and residential area that, in my opinion, does not need a casino. I fear that the numerous negative consequences of a casino will overshadow the possible benefits. Ultimately, I believe local governments need to be cautious when chasing after potential revenue. The debacle of Foxconn comes to mind.” | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/local-kenosha-politicians-representing-site-of-proposed-casino-have-differing-views-on-it/article_c3a0e134-0d16-11ed-9d96-0b467bf09a00.html | 2022-07-27T05:50:08 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/local-kenosha-politicians-representing-site-of-proposed-casino-have-differing-views-on-it/article_c3a0e134-0d16-11ed-9d96-0b467bf09a00.html |
GREENSBORO — Incumbent Tammi Thurm easily won reelection Tuesday night in a race for a City Council seat that looked at one point as if it might go down to the wire.
The race was a rematch, pitting former longtime council member Tony Wilkins against Thurm, who beat him for the District 5 seat in 2017 by 459 votes.
In the May primary, Thurm was the top vote-getter — but not by much. In that three-way primary race, Thurm got nearly 46% of the vote, Wilkins took 42% and a third candidate, Robert Bodenhamer, got about 12%.
It wasn’t nearly that close after the votes were counted late Tuesday night. With all 108 precincts reporting, Thurm handily won — with 56% of the vote, according to complete but unofficial results.
“We are excited and very relieved,” Thurm said after the tally.
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Now, with this challenge to her seat finally decided, she’s looking ahead.
“I think we just need to all pull together to make some good things happen,” Thurm said.
The District 5 contest was among the more higher profile council races during Tuesday’s municipal general elections — campaigns that were supposed to have been waged last year.
But that didn’t happen.
New population numbers needed for potential redistricting from the U.S. Census Bureau were delayed by a combination of politics and the COVID-19 pandemic.
It all led to a muggy Tuesday and an unusual election for residents, who braved weird timing, temperatures and thunderstorms to vote.
The administrator of a Greensboro law firm, Thurm entered the race in 2017 saying she wanted to make the city, where she had lived for 40 years, a community of possibilities for everyone.
“I think the voters see me show up in their neighborhoods and they see me respond and get involved with their issues,” Thurm said. “I think they appreciate my responsiveness and my sincerity.”
She has served as the president of the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Women’s Executive Cabinet, the vice president and women’s campaign chair of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, the treasurer of the Triad Association of Legal Administrators, a fellow at the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership and a member of the Greensboro Minimum Housing Commission and the board of B’nai Shalom Day School.
Thurm said she filed for reelection because the council has made some great progress in the last four years on key issues, especially economic development and housing.
Wilkins, who touted himself as a fiscal conservative, said he is most passionate about improving public safety and making Greensboro a more business-friendly city.
Wilkins was appointed to fill the open the seat in 2012 and won elections in 2013 and 2015. Wilkins said he’s lived in Greensboro his entire life, raised a family and operated a small business here for over 35 years. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/thurm-easily-wins-reelection-over-wilkins-in-district-5-rematch/article_c930164a-0c5a-11ed-b077-4b7311571aad.html | 2022-07-27T06:03:44 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/thurm-easily-wins-reelection-over-wilkins-in-district-5-rematch/article_c930164a-0c5a-11ed-b077-4b7311571aad.html |
GREENSBORO — While incumbent Mayor Nancy Vaughan believed she won Tuesday night’s election, opponent Justin Outling said he will wait until every vote is counted until conceding.
Guilford County Elections Director Charlie Collicutt said an unknown number of provisional and absentee ballots postmarked by Tuesday remain to be counted. Those ballots will be tallied by the end of next week, he said.
Vaughan received 43% of the votes counted Tuesday night while Outling, a City Council member, garnered 41.7%, according to complete but unofficial results. Miscellaneous write-in votes accounted for 15.2% of the vote. A third candidate, Chris Meadows, waged a late write-in campaign, but it was unknown how many votes he received.
“It was a nail-biter ... but I was pleased to win in the end,” Vaughan said.
As for the remaining votes to be counted, she said: “I guess we’ll see what happens.”
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Outling said he planned to contact the State Board of Elections for more information today.
“Clearly, the vast majority of Greensboro is wanting change in the city,” he said. He pointed to the percentage of write-in votes, many possibly for the Republican Meadows.
Collicutt said the Guilford County Elections Office will audit the results of Tuesday’s vote and then present it to the state for certification within the next 10 days.
State statutes say a recount can be demanded if the difference in votes between two candidates is not more than 1% of the total votes cast.
The race “was amazingly close,” Outling said. “I think it’s a great desire of Greensboro in closing the gap between east Greensboro and west Greensboro. I’m proud of the campaign we ran, which was all volunteer.”
If ultimately declared the victor, Vaughan will serve her fourth term as mayor. She was first elected to the position in 2013. She also served four terms as a councilwoman. A real estate broker with Allen Tate Realtors, Vaughan is divorced with two sons and a daughter.
Outling currently represents District 3 on the City Council. He was appointed to the seat in June 2015 and later twice won reelection to the seat. He is married with a son, 11, and daughter, 9. He is a law partner at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard.
Both Vaughan and Outling campaigned hard for the position, and the unusual summer timing of Tuesday’s election likely affected voter turnout.
The mayor serves a four-year term and receives an annual salary of $30,932. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/vaughan-reelected-mayor-by-narrow-margin-outling-wont-concede-nail-biter/article_05e51d60-0c24-11ed-b398-e3a455dd5366.html | 2022-07-27T06:03:50 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/vaughan-reelected-mayor-by-narrow-margin-outling-wont-concede-nail-biter/article_05e51d60-0c24-11ed-b398-e3a455dd5366.html |
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A Lehigh Acres man that runs a roadside hot dog stand is now being forced to relocate his setup from the parking lot of a property owned by Lee County.
For the last two months, the parking spot Kelvis Maiguel, better known as the ‘Lehigh Hot Dog Guy’, usually occupies has been empty. Maiguel was recovering from being shot several times on May 31.
On July 19, one day before his birthday, he returned to the spot he earned the nickname. Two days later, a county employee stopped at his stand to tell him he couldn’t set up shop here anymore.
“At least give me some more time before saying ‘Yo, pick up all your stuff and go,’” Maiguel said.
He’s been at the corner serving up his signature smile and flavorful franks for the last year and a half.
The journey of Ceberiano’s Hot Dogs didn’t start here, however.
“We had a few attempts before we even came to this area,” he said.
To Maiguel and his mother Ana Dannic, their corner spot was the crown jewel of their operation. They never had a problem until Maiguel was shot on May 31.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old James Gonzalez allegedly walked up and shot Maiguel.
“Why the county came up out of nowhere right now telling us we gotta leave, that’s baffling me,” Maiguel said. “I’m thinking it’s cause I got shot.”
The Lee County employee informed them that their stand would no longer be allowed to be in the parking lot of the still vacant complex.
“He told us that we couldn’t be on the property because it could be a liability,” Dannic said.
When they started, they said the plaza was privately owned. Since then, Lee County bought the building to create their East Lee County Government Complex.
A spokesperson said private businesses aren’t allowed to do business on county property.
“The county recently acquired this property for its east Lee County government complex for several different governmental agencies,” said a Lee County Spokesperson. “Private-sector vendors such as the Ceberiano’s Hot Dogs & More are not allowed to operate on county property. With the pending renovation and construction of the facility and property, it was noted Ceberiano’s was operating in the parking lot. Also, issues exist if a business such as this operates in the roadway right of way. Due to safety concerns, it is not permitted.”
“We have no problem getting permits. We have no problem signing a lease,” Dannis said. “We don’t need anything but a parking spot.”
They can get a permit to be there, but the county isn’t looking for any vendors, saying the building is now under construction.
“Any vendor on county property needs to go through the county’s procurement process but the county is not seeking a vendor at the east Lee County government complex at this time. Renovation and construction of the facility and property is slated, essentially making this site an active construction site, which involves safety measures.”
“I’m just at a loss at this point,” said Dannic.
So far this week, Kelvis is still setting up here, minus being washed out by rain Tuesday afternoon. However, this is his last week here.
“When one door closes, the other one opens and that’s God’s way of moving to something better,” Maiguel said.
Where exactly is that better opportunity? Well, they don’t know just yet. Once they find out and fire up the grill, you can just follow the smell or their Facebook page to find out. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/26/lehigh-hot-dog-guy-being-forced-to-move-his-stand-from-county-property/ | 2022-07-27T06:06:26 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/26/lehigh-hot-dog-guy-being-forced-to-move-his-stand-from-county-property/ |
Arizona lottery numbers, July 26
Associated Press
These Arizona lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Pick 3
4-9-4
Fantasy 5
03-17-37-38-39
Triple Twist
23-26-30-34-35-38
Estimated jackpot: $210,000
Mega Millions
07-29-60-63-66, Mega Ball: 15, Megaplier: 3
Estimated jackpot: $830 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $145 million | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/26/arizona-lottery-numbers-july-26/10160383002/ | 2022-07-27T06:16:08 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/26/arizona-lottery-numbers-july-26/10160383002/ |
Mary Eskridge, 72, of Twin Falls died July 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.
Patricia Evelyn Arizmendi, 44, of Castleford died Friday, July 22, 2022, in Twin Falls County. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Kerri Stroud, 37, of Gooding died Monday, July 25, 2022, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Carol Jane Grant, 90 of Hazelton died July 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel.
Shirley Ann Clark, 90, of Albion died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Pomerelle Place in Burley. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.
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Amanda Francis Howes, 39, of Boise died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Luke’s in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.
Frances Ann Upchurch, 79, of Kimberly died Monday, July 25, 2022, at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_9239949a-0d22-11ed-a9bf-93992873b127.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:15 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_9239949a-0d22-11ed-a9bf-93992873b127.html |
April 1, 1940—July 20, 2022
JEROME — Carl Hansen Nellis, 82, of Jerome, Idaho died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in an accident while riding mules in the mountains near Ketchum. He was born in Winfield, Kansas April 1, 1940, the second of eight children to Alden and Lucille Nellis.
He graduated high school 1958 in Haviland, Kansas, and married Jane Mohney on September 3, 1961. The couple attended University of Idaho in Moscow, with Carl studying Forestry and Biology.
They moved every couple of years to attend universities and start careers. First, to Missoula, Montana where their daughter, Janet Eileen was born September 22, 1964. Carl received a Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology, then moved to Rochester, Alberta, Canada where their son, Alan Carl was born July 25, 1967.
Carl did field work for his Doctoral Thesis on lynx and coyotes. The next move took them to Madison, Wisconsin where he completed his PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Zoology then onto Seattle, Washington where Carl was hired as an Assistant Biology Professor at the University of Washington.
The family moved to Boise when Carl was hired by Idaho Fish and Game in 1972, then finally settled in Jerome, Idaho in 1975 where he spent the rest of his life.
Carl initially worked as a mule deer biologist in the South Hills. He then commuted to Boise to work in the State Office as a Wildlife Staff Biologist, revising species management plans, later becoming the Region 4 Supervisor until he retired in 2000.
He was an inveterate outdoorsman, ecologist, scientist, educator, and life-long tinkerer and learner. He spent countless hours cleaning up trash, building trails in the Snake River Canyon often with his friend Jim, fishing and hunting at the Wildlife Management Area (WMA), recycling, hiking trails in the mountains, big game hunting with his son and grandkids, or reading and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
He volunteered as his “job” after retiring; building handicap ramps, installing grab bars, mowing lawns, reroofing houses for Interlink Volunteer Caregivers (IVC), helping with the annual Paint Magic project, doing everything and anything for the Jerome Rotary Club, but he was especially passionate about the international campaign to eradicate polio (Polio Plus), and giving numerous presentations to 4th-grade classes at public schools and Natural Resource Camp and Methodist Church Camp to educate children about wildlife environments and habits. Carl has an impressive collection of hides, skulls, antlers, and horns for show and tell.
Carl was born into a family of helpers and doers who were always willing to help anyone, anytime. He was honest and true to his word, with an unparalleled mental toughness and exuberance for life. Carl could be seen on any given day with his floppy hat, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt alongside his dog, Milo on an outdoor adventure. If you were to ask him how he was you would get a thumbs-up signal, and a single-word response usually of “spectacular or great”.
Carl was the “walking encyclopedia” of our family, much like his Grandpa Couch. We all came to Dad to solve problems, answer questions, get information—“Grandpa what kind of bird, plant, tree, animal is that?”, or for project/building supplies (reclaimed wood, metal, bricks, cinder blocks, nails—you name it he had at least three of everything!), or if there was digging, tearing down, or building to be done—he was a beast with a shovel and his hand tools.
There are no words to describe how amazing Carl was or how much of a hero he is to his family, but if you were lucky enough to know him you will understand he was a one-of-a-kind human being and will be missed tremendously by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Jane Nellis of Jerome; daughter, Janet Renaldi and her companion, Joe Ollivier of Twin Falls; son, Alan (Denise) Nellis of Nampa; grandchildren: Joe (Karisha) Renaldi of Twin Falls, Jessica Renaldi of Moscow, Idaho, Aimee and Logan Nellis of Nampa, and Mike Myers of Twin Falls; and great-granddaughter, Mea Renaldi of Twin Falls. He is also survived by his brothers, sisters, and their spouses: Alden Nellis, Susan (Irv) Townsend, Phyllis Nellis, Gene (Nancy) Nellis, Leah (John) Covaleskie, Kathy (Kevin) Brown, and Eric Nellis; and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dad, Alden; beloved mom, Lucille at age 102.5; and his brother, Victor.
A memorial service will be held outdoors to honor Carl at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the WMA State Lands, https://idfg.idaho.gov/wma/niagara-springs, with a reception and Celebration of Carl’s Life starting at Jerome Fairgrounds in the air conditioned Messersmith Building at 1:00 p.m. Please come share stories and remembrances of Carl at either, or both, and bring a potluck dish to share at the Messersmith Building.
In lieu of flowers, we will be buying trees, as Carl would want, to be planted in his name in the new Jerome City Park.
Please send donations to: Jerome Community Trust
c/o Brian Craig in memory of Carl Nellis, PO Box 833, Jerome, ID 83338
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Carl’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/carl-hansen-nellis/article_2b4cf7d3-d5dc-59a1-b38b-8fdf7c007164.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:21 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/carl-hansen-nellis/article_2b4cf7d3-d5dc-59a1-b38b-8fdf7c007164.html |
March 12, 1933—July 24, 2022
EDEN—Darline Fern Rogers passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Darline was born March 12, 1933 in Fairfax, Missouri and was one of six daughters to Glady Irene Beeson and Millard Franklin Beeson. The family moved to Idaho when Darline was three to start farming in Jerome and later moved to Dietrich where Darline would eventually graduate from high school in 1951.
Shortly after graduating, Darline would meet her soon to be husband William Rogers. The two were married in Elko, Nevada on September 14, 1952.
Darline and William would settle down in Hazelton, Idaho where she would start to raise her family and become the owner and operator of the Cash Grocery Store on Main Street. Darline enjoyed the interactions that came from the store and built many strong friendships with customers over the years. She had an amazing dedication to great customer service and was often seen helping others, delivering to those in need, and ensuring her community felt welcome upon entering her store. Darline operated the Cash Grocery until 1988.
Darline’s dedication to others and her strong work ethic motivated her to volunteer at the Eden Senior Center. Darline was driven to connect with her community and support those who needed her assistance. She was a friendly smile upon arrival, ensured the coffee was always on and the food was ready, and made the place feel like home to any who entered. Darline enjoyed over 20 years of volunteering at the Senior Center. Darline was a proud member of her community and a proud volunteer of the Senior Center, she was often seen wearing her volunteering jacket even years after retiring from her work with the center.
When Darline was not working, she enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, crocheting, and playing cards while enjoying a warm cup of coffee.
Darline was a loving mother of seven children. She is survived by four sons: Bob Rogers of Eden, Ken (Cheri) Rogers of Hazelton, Ron (Dianne) Rogers, Scott (Heidi) Rogers of Eden; and two daughters: Fern (Jay) Bradford of Kimberly and Darla (Jay) Ridgway of Jerome. Darline is also survived by 20 loving grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Darline was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband William Rogers, her son Bill Rogers, her five loving sisters, and a granddaughter.
Darline was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, community member and friend. Her loving memory will forever be carried in the hearts of those who loved her and her guardian spirit will continue to watch over her family and loved ones.
The graveside services will be conducted by Pastor Jim Day at the Hazelton City Cemetery, Saturday July 30 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a lunch gathering following the services at the Eden Senior Center. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Darline has asked that any donations or support be sent to Eden Senior Center. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/darline-fern-rogers/article_135e5e70-7bc1-5557-b2ee-a5a319e8e321.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:27 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/darline-fern-rogers/article_135e5e70-7bc1-5557-b2ee-a5a319e8e321.html |
BUHL — Brendan Koehn, 20, of Buhl, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at West End Cemetery, 1574 East 4150 North, Buhl. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Brendan’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
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OGDEN, UT — Myrna Tvrdy, 92, passed away in Ogden, Utah on July 15, 2022.
Funeral services will be Friday July 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM with a viewing one hour prior to the services at Park’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls, ID. Burial will follow at the Jerome Cemetery at 1:00 PM. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/funeral-notices/myrna-tvrdy/article_12a52364-c912-539f-8693-ded503bde4e2.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:40 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/funeral-notices/myrna-tvrdy/article_12a52364-c912-539f-8693-ded503bde4e2.html |
Dec. 22, 1937—July 19, 2022
BURLEY – Homer Dean Giles, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
Homer was born December 22, 1937, in Richfield, Idaho, to Dean Hosie Giles and Ellen Sweat Giles. He was the second of six children born to Dean and Ellen; namely, Iona (Roy) Miller, Alice Flavel, Dwayne Giles, Roberta (Gary) Jones, and Charles (Carol) Giles.
Homer was raised on a farm where there was much work to be done. He began doing chores at age seven and driving tractor at age eight. At the age of nine, his father was crippled in an automobile accident, which increased his work responsibilities. His first paying job came in his grade-school years, working for five cents an hour picking potatoes. He remembers being poor but didn’t know anything different. He had fond childhood memories.
Living in the country, Homer had to create his own fun. He enjoyed horseback riding, rabbit hunting, swimming in the Little Wood River, and Friday night country dancing. He played tight end on his high school football team. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce. He loved his service and duty working as a B-52 Bomber mechanic.
On July 5, 1958, Homer married, and later divorced, Kathryn Eileen Anderson. They were blessed with four beautiful children; namely, Teresa (Alex) Gonzales, Nancy (Michael) Borchardt, Robert Dean (Bonnie) Giles, and Ricky Ray (Janelle) Giles. He married Bertha Priest Jones in September of 1978. He inherited Bertha’s six children and treated them as his own and was a loving stepfather. He was blessed with seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His union with Bertha brought an additional 32 grandchildren and 114 great-grandchildren.
After his Airforce service, Homer worked in road construction with the Utah company Cox Brothers, at Ore-Ida Foods, and then at Kraft Foods. He then began to moonlight nights and weekends hanging Sheetrock. After the crew went home, he would use the crew’s texturing tools to practice drywall finish work. Soon he was hired as a finish drywaller. In 1978, he founded his own business called Giles Drywall Service. His drywall career lasted 27 years. He was highly regarded in the industry and much sought after for his quality work.
Homer was friendly, happy, loving, and generous with his affection. He always demonstrated his love openly with friends and family, and they always knew how much he cared about them. He liked to tease and interact with all those around him. He enjoyed his friendship with neighbors and his fellowship with members of his ward and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Ellen; two siblings, Iona Miller and Charles Giles; and his daughter, Teresa Gonzales.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Giles; his siblings, Alice Flavel, Dwayne Giles, and Roberta Jones; and children, Nancy Borchardt, Robert Giles, and Ricky Giles.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Mark Dallon officiating. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group and the honor guard from Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
A webcast will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/homer-dean-giles/article_1358ea92-b369-5acf-8eec-631921f6afc8.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:46 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/homer-dean-giles/article_1358ea92-b369-5acf-8eec-631921f6afc8.html |
March 22, 1935 - July 19, 2022
GOODING — Lynn Allison (Wood) Larson, 87, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.
Lynn Allison Wood was born on March 22, 1935 to Harvey Edgar Wood and Carrie Lane (Powell) Wood in Twin Falls, Idaho. The family lived in Kimberly, Idaho. When Lynn was 7 1/2, they moved to Gooding where Lynn entered the third grade. She graduated from Gooding High School in 1953. She attended one year at the University of Idaho.
She showed both artistic and musical abilities at an early age, drawing and painting at age four, despite being born with very poor eyesight that could not be completely corrected. She began music lessons later on, completing eight years piano, three years of organ, and two years of vocal.
Upon graduation from high school, she attended the University of Idaho at Moscow, Idaho for one year majoring in Art and Music.
While at the university, she met the love of her life and married Donald Keith Larson on September 5, 1954 at the Gooding United Methodist Church. The newly married couple returned to Moscow, Idaho where Don continued his schooling and Lynn went to work for a local photography studio.
Their first child, a daughter - Angela, was born in January 1959. In the summer of 1959, she moved with her husband to Parsons, Kansas since he had completed a Master's Degree and took a job with the Agriculture Census. In the spring of 1962 Lynn moved with her husband to Bozeman, Montana. Their second child, a son - Gregory, was born in September 1962.
Once again Lynn was on the move as her husband was transferred to Washington, DC where they bought a home in Clinton, Maryland. Once settled in Maryland, Lynn taught art and craft classes out of a local photographic studio and also taught art classes for Prince George's Recreation Dept.
Lynn soon received from her family what she considered to be a guardian angel. That angel was an 1100-pound quarter horse mare with the registered name "Miss Angel Baby". At the end of the first year, she and "Angel" received the Reserve Champion Award. Over the next four years, they received the Grand Champion Award.
In August 1990, Lynn and her husband moved in with Lynn's dad – Harvey Wood. However, Harvey had a stroke and they continued to live with him so he could remain in his home. Lynn once more joined the Gooding United Methodist Church Choir and sang solos there and at various clubs, accompanying herself on the autoharp.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Services will conclude at the chapel.
Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lynn-allison-wood-larson/article_9bdbd00a-53b5-54ea-b36e-51880ecc6a5d.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:52 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lynn-allison-wood-larson/article_9bdbd00a-53b5-54ea-b36e-51880ecc6a5d.html |
Jan. 1, 1938—July 23, 2022
TWIN FALLS — Mary Drina (Arrington) Wilson passed away of natural causes surrounded by family July 23, 2022 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Drina was born January 1, 1938 in Ogden, Utah to LeRoy and Mary Arrington and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho graduating from Twin Falls High School in 1956.
She began college at University of Utah and ultimately graduated in Psychology from California State University Northridge. She married John Harry Alexander Wilson in 1958 living in Northern Utah and Southern California while raising their five sons.
Later she and John lived in Twin Falls. Drina was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving three full time missions and most recently serving as a temple worker. Drina worked as realtor during years she lived in Simi Valley, California during which time she served in various capacities in church and civic assignments.
Drina is remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as a friend to others.
She was preceded in death by her husband John, mother Mary, father LeRoy, and son John. She is survived by sister Patty (Arrington) Wynder; four sons; sixteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the building of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints at 421 Maurice Street North in Twin Falls 10:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2022. You may view the service online by visiting this link, https://zoom.us/j/95191148331?pwd=Q0pKaHlnMFh1eElNWlBRdmIvL2lNZz09.
Condolences may be left by visiting www.whitereynoldschaple.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-drina-arrington-wilson/article_79cd1129-79d6-53e5-a194-9f8c900f5b70.html | 2022-07-27T06:17:58 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-drina-arrington-wilson/article_79cd1129-79d6-53e5-a194-9f8c900f5b70.html |
March 2, 1941—July 12, 2022
HEYBURN — Roger D. McBride, 81 year old Heyburn resident, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley with his loving family by his side.
Roger was born on March 2, 1941 in Declo, Idaho, the son of Lenard and Mona Brower McBride. He attended schools in Heyburn and Minico High School. While in school, he worked at the Alfresco Drive-In and an auto parts store.
He married Elsie Anderson on December 13, 1956, she preceded him in death in 1998. In 1959 he started his own business, McBride Furnace Cleaning and Insulation Company. He loved to work and was a very hard worker and was most happy when he was working. He retired when he was 76 years old.
He was active in his community serving in the Lions Club and a member of the Elk’s Lodge. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received his endowment in the Twin Falls, Idaho Temple and was sealed to his wife on August 12, 2021.
Not only did he love to work, but he loved to play as well. You could find him fishing, bowling and golfing among other activities. For the last few years Roger has gone down south with Herb and Teesa to Arizona to golf and razer ride. It was always super fun and made lots of memories. Roger was a wonderful man, loved his family so much. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Roger had four children: Brock James McBride (deceased), Teesa Ann (Herb) Sinclair of Heyburn, Kathaleen McBride (deceased), Kevin Dean (Breanna) McBride of Heyburn; grandchildren: Herb Cody Sinclair, Jessica Ann Sinclair, Jadyn Caisy, Addyson Ann McBride, Peyton Dean McBride, Lainey Mae McBride; great-grandchildren: Jett Dean Sinclair, Rylee Rae Sinclair; siblings: Kyle (Louise Uhl) McBride, Kyle preceded him in death, Tania McBride Hymas of Star, Idaho. He is also survived by several nephews.
In keeping with his wishes, there will not be any formal services. A private family grave dedication at the Gem Memorial Gardens will take place at a later date. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/roger-d-mcbride/article_718200bc-8a20-5c7f-b587-c02fed5ac133.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:05 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/roger-d-mcbride/article_718200bc-8a20-5c7f-b587-c02fed5ac133.html |
March 2, 1941—July 12, 2022
HEYBURN — Roger D. McBride, 81 year old Heyburn resident, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley with his loving family by his side.
Roger was born on March 2, 1941 in Declo, Idaho, the son of Lenard and Mona Brower McBride. He attended schools in Heyburn and Minico High School. While in school, he worked at the Alfresco Drive-In and an auto parts store.
He married Elsie Anderson on December 13, 1956, she preceded him in death in 1998. In 1959 he started his own business, McBride Furnace Cleaning and Insulation Company. He loved to work and was a very hard worker and was most happy when he was working. He retired when he was 76 years old.
He was active in his community serving in the Lions Club and a member of the Elk’s Lodge. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received his endowment in the Twin Falls, Idaho Temple and was sealed to his wife on August 12, 2021.
Not only did he love to work, but he loved to play as well. You could find him fishing, bowling and golfing among other activities. For the last few years Roger has gone down south with Herb and Teesa to Arizona to golf and razer ride. It was always super fun and made lots of memories. Roger was a wonderful man, loved his family so much. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Roger had four children: Brock James McBride (deceased), Teesa Ann (Herb) Sinclair of Heyburn, Kathaleen McBride (deceased), Kevin Dean (Breanna) McBride of Heyburn; grandchildren: Herb Cody Sinclair, Jessica Ann Sinclair, Jadyn Caisy, Addyson Ann McBride, Peyton Dean McBride, Lainey Mae McBride; great-grandchildren: Jett Dean Sinclair, Rylee Rae Sinclair; siblings: Kyle (Louise Uhl) McBride, Kyle preceded him in death, Tania McBride Hymas of Star, Idaho. He is also survived by several nephews.
In keeping with his wishes, there will not be any formal services. A private family grave dedication at the Gem Memorial Gardens will take place at a later date. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/roger-d-mcbride/article_cbc1cc7c-0963-11ed-89f7-93f25cb85094.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:11 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/roger-d-mcbride/article_cbc1cc7c-0963-11ed-89f7-93f25cb85094.html |
June 21, 1989—July 20, 2022
TWIN FALLS – Trisha Renee Ramsey, was born June 21, 1989, in Heyburn, Idaho and passed away peacefully July 20, 2022, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Parents, Rick and Mitzi Ramsey of Heyburn, Idaho and Melody Lewis and Gerald Griffiths of Hazelton, Idaho. Trisha attended schools in Heyburn and graduated from Minico High School, where she earned her CNA and loved working with the elderly.
In her short 33 years, Trisha did some living, from being a nanny to driving pilot cars and hot shot rigs in the oil fields in North Dakota. Trisha loved life and the outdoors, she was an FFA President, enjoyed welding, working on her vehicles, playing softball and even Powderpuff football while in high school. Trisha loved to explore Idaho while camping, shooting, fishing and hunting. She was active in the Oregon Trail Muzzleloaders club. Trisha loved competition; she was always looking to better herself. Trisha was very smart and could figure anything out, to a small craft project to replacing the transfer case in her pickup.
Trisha met Kenny Ferrie, her best friend, four years ago and they shared their life and excursions together. Trisha had a quirky sense of humor and a laugh that was loud and boisterous! Trisha’s favorite person to hang out with was her aunt Penney!
Trisha is survived by her father, Rick Ramsey and his wife Mitzi Ramsey, her mother, Melody Lewis and Gerald Griffiths; and her grandmother, Janice Boyd; three brothers, TJ (Heather) Ramsey, Tyrell (Tressa) Ramsey and Jeremy (Amanda) Albertson, and two sisters, Shiloh Ramsey (Troy Stark), Amanda (Jonny) Brekke; and two aunts, Lori Ramsey (Sean Markote) and Penney Ramsey.
Trisha was preceded in death by her grandpa and grandma Ramsey, grandpa Boyd, grandpa and grandma Brower, grandpa and grandma Duff, grandpa and grandma Hill; and her aunt Renee, and her uncle John.
Urn placement will be at the Marion Cemetery, Oakley Idaho, with a small family gathering.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life which will be held on August 5, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Sunrise P-River Ranch, 153 East 400 South, Rupert, Idaho.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/trisha-renee-ramsey/article_6e0239e1-1836-5c0d-a5c5-828ec1dd7e5c.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:17 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/trisha-renee-ramsey/article_6e0239e1-1836-5c0d-a5c5-828ec1dd7e5c.html |
RUPERT - Twila Doone (Ivie) Harman, 91, peacefully graduated from this life on July 14, 2022 surrounded by her family in her Rupert, Idaho home. She was the fourth child of seven children born to Jacob William Ivie and Gertrude Wilhelmina Gillett in Loa, Utah.
Her childhood was spent fishing with her father Will, making dolls out of hollyhocks with her sisters and mother Gertrude, swinging in the yard and playing in the redrocks in the area around Loa. Twila's father Will passed when Twila was 10 years old leaving her mother with six young children while carrying the seventh. They soon moved to Salt Lake City to be close to Grandma Ivie's parents.
Twila married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Bob Merrill Harman, on September 21, 1950 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Four months later Bob was called to serve a full-time two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Western Central States Mission. Twila had officially begun her lifetime of selfless service.
Bob and Twila raised their six children on the farm. The first 25 years on a dairy farm in Riverton, Utah. And the next 35 years on an Idaho potato farm north of Rupert, Idaho. Twila worked hard and played hard and taught her children the value of both. One such example is the meals she began preparing at daylight and delivered daily at lunchtime in her small pickup truck for the 25-30 member harvest crew. These were not peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but amazing home cooked delivered hot four course meals. No matter how difficult the task at hand, Twila was having fun and made it the same for everyone else.
Twila's whole world was her family. At the time of her passing she and Bob have 122 members in their family. Twila knows and loves each child individually. She is very much aware of their struggles and successes and regularly prays for each child with her unshaken faith. Each child is aware of the prayers she offers in their behalf and knows of her faith. When one of her children needs help she immediately falls to her knees and begins praying and quickly dispatches the balance of her 122 family members to do the same. She calls it the prayer chain. Each of her family members has experienced both the power and miracles of a faith filled prayer and the love of the Harman family. Her approach to life can be summed up in a statement she once made in her later years to one of her children: "Every day I ask the Lord who needs help. Then I listen until he tells me who. Then I try and help that person."
Twila was blessed with many gifts and talents and loved to share those with everyone around her. A few of her many gifts and talents included her love for and testimony of her Savior Jesus Christ, painting both oil and watercolor, gardening, sewing, writing, speaking, whistling her favorite tunes, teaching, compassionate service, floral arrangements from her flower gardens, fishing, and her most recent love for golf. Not many in their 90th year can claim to have sunk a hole in one. She did. And in the rare case she didn't tell you, you now know.
Twila was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served both faithfully and tirelessly in countless capacities. In 1992, she and Bob were called as the Directors of the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center in San Diego, California. They also served together in the Hong Kong Temple where Bob was a sealer from 2001-2003. Later they loved serving in the St. George and Twin Falls temples.
Twila was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Bob, parents and five siblings . She is survived by her six children, Jack Harman (Shelley) of Rupert, Idaho, Paul Harman (Sue) of Park City, Utah, Kent Harman (Tami) of St. George, Utah, Cari Eames (Tim) of Rupert, Idaho, Kurt Harman (Robin) of Tetonia, Idaho, and Brent Harman (Kristin) of Park City, Utah. Along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Trudi Reed. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/twila-doone-ivie-harman/article_aa5d90e2-6a3f-5298-b66d-5b1a89aea228.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:23 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/twila-doone-ivie-harman/article_aa5d90e2-6a3f-5298-b66d-5b1a89aea228.html |
Jan. 31, 1959 - July 22, 2022
HEYBURN – Vicky Lee King, 63, of Heyburn, Idaho, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 22, 2022, surrounded by her husband of 45 years and her three children.
Vicky Lee King (Wadsworth) was born on January 31, 1959, to Donald Chester Wadsworth and Ada Doreen Wadsworth in Blackfoot, Idaho. Vicky graduated from Shelly High in 1977, where she was very active in Drill Team, Volleyball, Basketball and Rodeo.
She was a competitive athlete and avid horsewoman winning many rodeo queen titles. She had a deep love for animals as well as the outdoors. She loved camping, fishing, and trail riding. She was also a very talented seamstress often making all her own clothes and dance dresses.
In the fall of 1976, Vicky met Cory King; they began dating and fell in love. On March 12, 1977, Vicky and Cory were married at the Woodville Church and then later sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 12, 1981.
Vicky and Cory had three children, Mindy, Dustin, and Stephanie. In 1986, Vicky and Cory moved their young family to Burley, Idaho where they laid their roots. Vicky was very active in her children's lives, always running them to dance classes, horseback riding lessons, piano, baseball, and skiing. She was active in her church and the school PTA. She was also a 4-H leader and loved teaching kids how to ride. Vicky loved horses and spent many years showing horses along with her daughters.
Vicky was an artist in many ways, whether it was dance, writing, crafts, cooking, or decorating; she had a special gift and it came easy to her. As her children grew and began to have families of their own she felt so much love and joy with all her grandchildren and was so grateful for those blessings.
Vicky was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Our hearts are shattered with the sudden loss of her. We are comforted knowing she was greeted by family, close friends, and her dearest pets when she left her worldly body and returned to her Heavenly Father.
Vicky was preceded in her death by her in-laws, LeDeal and Donna King.
She is survived by her husband, Cory King; her parents, Don and Doreen Wadsworth; her brothers: Lynn and Alan Wadsworth; oldest daughter, Mindy Leigh Bischoff, son-in-law, Brock Bischoff; her son, Dustin King, daughter-in-law, Camille King (Wilkinson); her youngest, daughter Stephanie Anderson, son-in-law, Jarvis Anderson; and her grandchildren: Tayte, Treyton, Ayden, Gracie, Tyce, Jocelyn, Cooper, Brogan, Hailee, Jaxson, and Kaia.
Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2022 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Paul Cemetery, 550 West 100 North, in Paul, Idaho. Family and friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. prior to the graveside service Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local 4-H Club or the Idaho Youth Ranch. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/vicky-king/article_501f0250-8eb4-584d-b624-e9c4627d908b.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:29 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/vicky-king/article_501f0250-8eb4-584d-b624-e9c4627d908b.html |
Aug. 17, 1949—July 23, 2022
JEROME — William “Bill” Leroy Blunt, 72, of Jerome, Idaho passed away July 23, 2022 in Emmett, Idaho. Bill was born August 17, 1949 to Georgia Lora (Bean) Blunt and Sheldon “Buzz” Leroy Blunt in Wendell, Idaho.
He loved football and was a LA Rams fan. He also loved hunting and fishing with his family. Bill loved to work on his aunt and uncle’s farm.
In 1974, Bill welcomed his daughter, Kathleen into the world. In 1976, he welcomed his first son, Steven and in 1978 his family was complete when he welcomed his son, Michael.
Bill has joined his mother and father in Heaven; as well as his son, Steven Leroy Blunt.
Bill is survived by his brothers: Dennis Blunt of Jerome and Robert Blunt of Twin Falls; sister, Susan Reil of Jerome; daughter, Kathleen Victoria Blunt, age 47, of Caldwell; son, Michael Anthony Blunt, age 43, of Caldwell; grandchildren: Shelbi Nichols, age 27, of Twin Falls, Austin Dempsey, age 25, of San Diego, Jordan Martinez, age 24, of Weiser, Christopher Daniels, age 24, of Emmett, Sheldon Blunt, age 22, of Caldwell, and Jessica Daniels, age 22, of Caldwell. Bill is also survived by his five great-grandchildren: Athena, age 9, of Twin Falls, Kira Rose Daniels, age 3, of Emmett, Oscar Nichols, age 3, of Twin Falls, Steven Leroy Daniels, age 1, of Emmett, and Layla Martinez, age 1, of Weiser.
Bill will be able to go hunting and fishing with his son and father, as well as eat his mothers wonderful cooking once again. Bill will be dearly missed by his beloved friends and family.
A viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m, until 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2022, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln, Jerome. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Jerome Cemetery, 701 West Avenue I, Jerome.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on William’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/william-bill-leroy-blunt/article_bbf986d6-0ab1-5a7b-8074-2464e543b19f.html | 2022-07-27T06:18:36 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/william-bill-leroy-blunt/article_bbf986d6-0ab1-5a7b-8074-2464e543b19f.html |
CALIFORNIA, USA — A map tracking wildfires on the west coast was designed by the people who arguably know them best, western firefighters.
Kim Zagaris, wildfire policy and technology advisor for the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA), said the map was made with mobile phones in mind.
"Maybe you don't have good bandwidth, maybe you can't do some things that you'd like to do because you try to pull down one of the government maps and it has a hard time loading up or won't load up because you just don't have enough bandwidth, broadband signal in there. So, that's really what it was designed to do," Zagaris said.
It comes as he said people called for a map that was a little quicker and a little faster. So, they developed their own.
"It comes off the feeds from the federal government, U.S. Forest Service... the National Interagency Fire Center, and is also working with a company called Pulse Point," Zagaris said.
Simply put, while other fire maps exist from other agencies, he said the WFCA's map is keeping things a bit simpler and a bit speedier by not uploading as much data.
"Some of the folks that live in the rural areas have been evacuated over many, many years, many times, and so they're not as willing to maybe evacuate as soon as a warning or mandatory evacuation comes in. In fact, some folks would rather just stay with their property. They're going to defend it," Zagaris said.
He hopes the map will be able to get additional information to people that would help them evacuate before it is too late.
"The other side is you're also dealing in an area here (with the Oak Fire in Mariposa County) that is one of the gateways to Yosemite, and as we have a lot of folks that are going into that area that are tourists, international..., we've got to be sharp enough and smart enough in the emergency management community to make sure we can send information out in a number of different ways," Zagaris said.
Zagaris, who has decades of experience and is also the former Fire and Rescue Chief for the California Office of Emergency Services, noted that the map is a way of getting good information in dire situations. However, he also emphasized that people should be listening to their public officials, noting that people should be signed up for the emergency alert warnings in their area.
He said the WFCA is aiming to improve and build upon the map, which could possibly include smoke issues as well.
"We'll go from there and continue to evolve and make it better as time goes along," Zagaris said.
To view the map, click HERE or view the embedded map below.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-map-california/103-c85c1278-deb4-4163-9a95-56fd7692e3e2 | 2022-07-27T06:23:06 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-map-california/103-c85c1278-deb4-4163-9a95-56fd7692e3e2 |
Teen shot while playing with gun in Detroit, police say
A teen was wounded Tuesday night after playing with a gun on Detroit's west side, police said.
The youth and a friend were handling the weapon around 7:50 p.m. near Joy and Greenfield when it discharged, the Detroit Police Department said in a statement.
The teen was shot in the leg in an apartment, Fox 2 reported.
He was hospitalized in temporary serious condition late Tuesday, police said.
Other details were not released.
The incident was the latest shooting involving children in the region.
►On Tuesday evening, a teen was shot and killed in southwest Detroit. Police said they are holding the suspects.
►Last week, a teen was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his cousin Tuesday in west Detroit.
►This month, a woman was arrested and faced child abuse charges after her 3-year-old daughter shot herself when she was left in the car with a loaded pistol in Flint.
►In June, an 11-year-old girl died after a stray bullet struck her during a sleepover in Detroit. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/27/teen-shot-playing-gun-detroit-detroit-police/10160194002/ | 2022-07-27T06:24:41 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/27/teen-shot-playing-gun-detroit-detroit-police/10160194002/ |
Arnold Joseph Uhrina
June 8, 1950 - July 23, 2022
VALPARAISO - Arnold Joseph Uhrina, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was born June 8, 1950 in Chicago, IL to the late Arnold and Mary (Lazar) Uhrina. Arnold was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He continued his service for our country working as an intelligence analyst for the CIA, retiring on October 31, 1997. Arnold also worked at the Valparaiso Wal-Mart for 15 years retiring in 2019 and at the Hammond Technical School teaching automotive classes, retiring in June of 2022. In his free time, you could find him maintaining his yard and in-ground pool. He also enjoyed listening to the blues and was a guitar hobbyist, but most of all Arnold loved spending time with his family.
Arnold is survived by his sons: Arnie (Lara) Uhrina and Aaron Uhrina; sisters: Anne Uhrina and Mary Jane (Mark) Gloudeman; sister-in-law, Pamela Uhrina; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Uhrina; and his loving dog, Ryno.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service on Friday, July 29th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation will follow with a private burial of ashes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, michaeljfox.org. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-joseph-uhrina/article_7684d21c-ccc9-5ca3-a16d-662615125007.html | 2022-07-27T06:48:33 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-joseph-uhrina/article_7684d21c-ccc9-5ca3-a16d-662615125007.html |
Bernard R. Gledhill Jr.
HAMMOND - Bernard R. Gledhill Jr., age 81, formerly of Hammond, passed away on July 21, 2022. He is survived by his cousins: Arnold Schulte, George Schulte, Rose Mary Vicari, and Sue Ann Farrell; and treasured friends: Michael Henningsen, Tom Pierce, Ray McGrath, Nancy Ronning, Dr. Nicholas Bullat, and Dr. Jerry Punch. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bernard R. Gledhill Sr. and Cecelia Gledhill.
Bernard retired as V.P. Options at Morgan Stanley in New York, New York. He also received a B.A. and a M.A. in philosophy from the Aquinas Institute in River Forest, IL. He also studied music theory and composition at DePaul University in Chicago, IL; pontifical medieval studies at St. Michaels College in Toronto, Ontario; and medieval studies at Yale University in New Haven, CT.
Visitation with the family will be on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Joseph Church, 5304 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN with a Mass following. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Knoxville, TN; 111 Hinton Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 (865-522-2205) in his loving memory. Burns-Kish Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements (219-932-0260). Please leave condolences at www.burnskish.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/bernard-r-gledhill-jr/article_e7dd5e8d-f89b-59d3-ae3c-ce0adb47de70.html | 2022-07-27T06:48:39 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/bernard-r-gledhill-jr/article_e7dd5e8d-f89b-59d3-ae3c-ce0adb47de70.html |
Bert J. Hoogewerf
March 2, 1960 - February 11, 2022
SOUTH BEND - Bert Hoogewerf of South Bend, age 61, passed away on February 11, 2022.
He is survived by his mother, Letha Hoogewerf; brother, Dirk Hoogewerf; and longtime girlfriend, Caroline Cooper; and six nieces; and one nephew.
Bert was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Hoogewerf; sister, Rita Holevinsky.
Come join us for a celebration of life luncheon on July 30th, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307.
Bert had a deep love for baseball and the Chicago Cubs. Bert spent several summers at Mickey Owen baseball camp. He was a talented mechanic and Bert was a born-again Christian. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/bert-j-hoogewerf/article_95f5a5bf-c495-55b5-868b-2e9f104bdaca.html | 2022-07-27T06:48:45 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/bert-j-hoogewerf/article_95f5a5bf-c495-55b5-868b-2e9f104bdaca.html |
David (Doc) Cox
LANSING, IL - David (Doc) Cox, age 76, of Lansing, IL, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022, while vacationing with his family. He is survived by his wife, Lynne (Darlak) Cox of 30 years; his daughters: Angela O'Boyle and Amanda (Mike) Merritt; grandchildren: Ceili and Daniel O'Boyle, and Jessie and Ariel Merritt. He is preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Aimee Martinez; parents: Ellen and Charles Cox. Dave is also survived by his brother-in-law, Randal (Mena) Darlak; son-in-law, Jose Martinez; nephews: Jake Rust, Lawrence Darlak; nieces: Katie Rust, Adrienne (Rick) Guerrero, Alyssa Darlak; great-nieces: Olivia, Katherine, and Alexis Guerrero; and great-nephew, Victor Guerrero. He is also survived by a large Italian family in Kenosha, WI, his place of birth.
David was a 1964 graduate of TF South, Lansing, IL. He attended college at Kemper Military Academy in Missouri and finished his education in 1973 at the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL. David began his chiropractic profession in a small town in Indiana, then came back to Lansing and joined the practice of Dr. Durnin. Subsequently, he opened his own practice in the mid-1980s on Ridge Road and eventually moved his practice to Highland, IN in 2011. Dave held many positions on the boards of numerous chiropractic societies on both the state and national levels with the most recent being as Treasurer with the American College of Chiropractic Consultants.
Dave had many hobbies and interests. He loved his sailboat and joined Jackson Park Yacht Club in Chicago in 1991 and served on the Board of Directors in 1994 and 1995. He also loved to travel and spend time with his family vacationing, sailing, attending Jimmy Buffet Concerts, and White Sox games. He was a Lansing Jaycees member and served as a Trustee for the Village of Lansing, but the activity he loved most was being a Lansing Lion. He joined the Lions in 1976 and held every position in his 46 years of service. He was proud to be a Lion and work earnestly to support the community of Lansing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Lansing Lions.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM at the SCHROEDER-LAUER FUNERAL HOME, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Funeral services for Dave will be held at the funeral home beginning with closing prayers at 9:15 AM then proceeding to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Dave will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Dave was loved by many and he will be truly missed. www.schroederlauer.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-doc-cox/article_cb98abca-e9f8-525c-a1c4-ceec58d2d90b.html | 2022-07-27T06:48:52 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-doc-cox/article_cb98abca-e9f8-525c-a1c4-ceec58d2d90b.html |
Donald "Don" Peter Pierce
Dec. 9, 1934 - July 24, 2022
HAMMOND - Donald "Don" Peter Pierce, age 87, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Donald was born December 9, 1934 to the late Thomas and Martha (Wroblewski) Pierzchalski in Calumet City, IL.
Donald served his country honorably with the Army and Navy. He retired from ConRail Rail Road. Away from work he could be found with a fishing pole in hand at his summer home. He was also an avid bowler.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janelle (nee Aruthur); parents: Thomas and Martha Pierzchalski; twin brother, Ronald Pierzchalski; brothers: Robert Pierzchalski, Edward Pierce, Thomas J. Pierzchalski; and sister, Loretta White.
Don is survived by his four children: Donna J. Pierce, Kenneth Pierce, Linnae Kowalczyk, Deborah (Jozsef) Szilagyi; three grandsons: Philip Herrman, Joseph and Maxwell Szilagyi; and sister, Lois (late George) McAllister.
A public visitation for Donald will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Alphonse Skerl officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Pierce family. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-don-peter-pierce/article_5fe5c559-4b27-59d1-946c-fcc98c1dd0ea.html | 2022-07-27T06:48:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-don-peter-pierce/article_5fe5c559-4b27-59d1-946c-fcc98c1dd0ea.html |
Florence Ann Spelde
Sept. 29, 1930 - July 19, 2022
VALPARAISO - Florence Ann Spelde recently of Valparaiso, IN passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022 enveloped in the love of her family.
She was born September 29, 1930 in Ames, IA to Charles and Hilda Statema and attended Blue Island High School. On March 3, 1951 she married Anthony J. Spelde who preceded her in death in 2013.
Florence is survived by her sons, Anthony (Emily) Spelde, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, Edward (Susan) Spelde of Valparaiso, IN, David (Lori) Spelde of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: Amy Slavena, Anthony Spelde III, Rebecca Antczak, Laura Fletcher, Robert Shackleton, Steven Spelde, Charles Spelde, Allissa Thomas, Sarah Smith, Dr. Audrey Spelde, Mark Spelde, Ethan Spelde; 17 great-grandchildren; her sister, Charlene Taylor of Romeoville, IL; and son-in-law, Gary Shackleton of Dyer, IN.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Spelde; her parents: Charles and Hilda Statema; and her beloved and only daughter, Sharon Shackleton in 2018.
Florence was quiet and a humble servant of God. She was a devoted wife for 62 years, and the mother every child should have. She did not work outside the home after her children were born, but you would find her helping at the church, assisting the teachers at school organizing lunch or in the library, or whatever needed to be done. She did not know how to ask for anything in return. Every summer brought a family trip to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for fishing, swimming, and water skiing. All the while Florence was afraid of the water and hated fish. The only thing that mattered was her family was there and so she found and spread much joy there.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 250 S Indiana Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Florence's name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Visit Florence's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/florence-ann-spelde/article_035a0875-3f43-5730-ad59-abae7eb8cc74.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:04 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/florence-ann-spelde/article_035a0875-3f43-5730-ad59-abae7eb8cc74.html |
SCHERERVILLE, IN - Frank M. Barr, age 69, of Schererville, IN, passed away on July 2, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Debbie Barr; sisters: Mary Ann (Gordon) McCallister and Angela (Steven) Morey; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews; mother-in-law, Bertha Ragsdale; sister-in-law, Donna (Stephen) King; and brother-in-law, Tim (Julie) Ragsdale. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Phyllis Barr; nephew, Michael Loftain; father-in-law, Larry Ragsdale; and his beloved Welsh Terrier, Kirby.
A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, 2701 Willowdale Road Portage, IN on July 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM.
Frank was a valued patron of the Lake County Library, who enjoyed nothing more than cracking open a good book. He was an avid sports fan who favored the Chicago Bears, the Purdue Boilermakers (where he spent his college years), and the Chicago Cubs. He worked 26 years for Ultra Foods in Highland, where he met his wife Debbie. Their life together was Frank's greatest joy. Above all else, Frank was a devoted family man. He loved his wife and sisters with all his heart, and his sudden passing is a terrible blow to the family. Frank's wit and charm will be missed everyday. www.fagenmiller.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/frank-m-barr/article_78f1affb-41e2-5128-9ab5-9a3ffc283b19.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:10 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/frank-m-barr/article_78f1affb-41e2-5128-9ab5-9a3ffc283b19.html |
PORTLAND, Oregon — A Hillsboro man is recovering in the hospital from serious injuries after he was run over in a hit-and-run crash in the Lloyd District last Friday.
Friends said John Torck was riding his motorcycle on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at roughly 1:45 a.m. on July 22. They said he slowed down near Northeast Lloyd Boulevard to turn left into Dutch Bros when a driver hit him from behind.
Witnesses said the same driver ultimately ran Torck over and fled the scene.
“He has a tire track across his back,” said Torck’s friend, Alan Heintz. “Thankfully he was wearing all of his gear.”
A witness who didn’t want to be identified told KGW that after the crash, the suspect hopped on I-84 East and sped off. They said the driver and at least one passenger were spotted in a dark blue or black four-door sedan with its headlights off.
Security video captured by a nearby business corroborated witness accounts. It also showed sparks flying on the ground as the car pushed the motorcycle several feet.
“This was a felony hit and run,” said Heintz. “This was John going to work, stopping to get coffee and being rear-ended, rammed and run over and basically left for dead in the middle of the street.”
Heintz is asking for the public’s help to find other video of the crash or track down the suspect. He’s asking people who were in the area to check their dashcams and security systems for footage from July 22 around 1:45 a.m.
“We need to catch this person,” said Heintz. “Somebody saw it.”
With multiple broken bones and internal injuries, Heintz said Torck’s recovery will be long and hard. He feels for Torck’s girlfriend and 15-year-old son and hopes the public will donate to help them. He also hopes for justice and safer streets.
“Whether the [driver] was impaired or didn't have insurance, I don't know what the circumstances were,” said Heintz. “But one thing's for sure — it was the wrong decision.”
Anyone with information on what happened was asked to call the Portland Police Bureau and reference case number 22-196036. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/driver-motorcycle-hit-and-run-lloyd-district/283-aa7e02fa-4091-4983-9e4e-ecb253be88ba | 2022-07-27T06:49:11 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/driver-motorcycle-hit-and-run-lloyd-district/283-aa7e02fa-4091-4983-9e4e-ecb253be88ba |
George William Matunas
Jan. 31, 1951 - July 21, 2022
CHURCH HILL, TN - George William Matunas, age 71, of Church Hill, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born and raised in Gary, IN, formerly of US Steel, later continued in overhead crane work at P&H in Michigan and Konecranes both in Kentucky and the southeastern United States. He loved God, cars, critters, and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Violette Matunas, Jr; and sister, Sandra Sue Hojnacki (Edward).
He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela M. Matunas; son, Joseph W. Matunas (DeAnna); granddaughter, Marie A. Matunas; brother, Stanley Matunas III (Patricia); niece, Michelle Jackowski (Jeff); nephew, Stanley Matunas IV (Tracey); great-nephews and nieces: Joshua Jackowski, Jacob Jackowski, Kathryn Jackowski and Emory Matunas.
The family will receive friends and family from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill, TN. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel with Father Scott Green of St. Peter the Apostle Anglican Church officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later time at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill, TN, is serving the Matunas family. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/george-william-matunas/article_607ad819-207e-5b4d-80ef-ae32a38fb8b4.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:16 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/george-william-matunas/article_607ad819-207e-5b4d-80ef-ae32a38fb8b4.html |
Helen M. Sellers (nee McGrath)
May 20, 1924 - July 21, 2022
CROWN POINT - Helen M. Sellers (nee McGrath), age 98, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Homewood, IL and Door County, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Helen is survived by her children: Kerry (John) Longo, Maureen (Tom) Wilcox, Sharon Sellers, Kevin (Lauraine) Sellers; grandchildren: Jennifer Atwood, John Longo, James Longo, Kelly Moran, Collin Wilcox, Courtney Biolchin, Kyle Sellers; and five great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Raymond Sellers; parents: Edward and Helen McGrath; twin brother, James McGrath; and brother, Robert McGrath; granddaughter, Amy Longo; and grandson, Daniel Sellers.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of memorial service at 4:00 P.M. with Fr. Kevin Huber officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Helen's name to the Crown Point Community Foundation - Imagination Library.
Visit Helen's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-m-sellers-nee-mcgrath/article_e3cdbe71-59ce-5579-98be-05b8b6a32946.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:23 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-m-sellers-nee-mcgrath/article_e3cdbe71-59ce-5579-98be-05b8b6a32946.html |
John Joseph McCormack
DYER - John Joseph McCormack, 63, of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Joli (nee Pellar); his adoring sons: Connor, Sean, and Matt, Michael (Brooke) Pellar Hayes, Emma (Austin) Glass; sisters: Helen (Jim) Wilkinson, Erin McCormack; brothers: Jim and Brendan McCormack; niece, Lily McCormack; nephews: Ryan and Kyle Wilkinson, Jimmy, Christopher, Patrick McCormack; great-nephews: Aaron, CJ and Jack McCormack; grandchildren: Braxton and Blakely Glass and Foster Hayes. John was preceded in death by his loving parents: James and Kathleen McCormack; as well as many loving aunts and uncles; and grandparents.
Born John Joseph McCormack in Chicago, IL John was the oldest of five siblings. Growing up on the south side of Chicago surrounded by his loving cousins, aunts and uncles is where John began to hone his once awkward social skills. The McCormack family settled in Munster, IN when John was 10 years old where the seeds of lifelong friendships started. John was a 1976 graduate of Munster High School. John joined Woodmar C.C. when he was 20 years old and an amazing journey began. John often said "joining Woodmar was one of his best decisions I ever made." Through a happy accident at a golf outing John met the men who would eventually hire him at Dean Foods and the journey continued which took him to Louisville, KY where he joined Audubon C.C. more amazing friendships developed. From there he landed in south Florida where life blessed him in abundantly with triplet boys Connor, Sean, and Matt, bringing him more pride, joy and love than he could have ever imagined. John also joined Adios C.C. where more great friends were added. The journey began to circle back when work brought him back to corporate headquarters in Chicago. His friendship circle widened at Olympia Fields C.C. Ultimately at Briar Ridge C.C., Johnny had drinks with a lifelong friend to catch up on old times. It was this fateful meeting where he found the love of his life! Joli Pellar and John developed a love for the ages. "I love her beyond measure, I'm so lucky to have found Joli." John and Joli fit a lifetime of love and memories in only several short years. Their marriage in July of 2018 merged two wonderful families giving him even more to love, bringing him two additional children and three beautiful grandchildren who love their Papa Johnny. In retirement John and Joli spent their winters at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL where Joli has been a lifelong member. In typical Johnny Mack fashion, he won over yet another group of amazing friends with his quick wit, generosity, and welcoming way. He was truly gifted with the ability to make everyone he met feel like the were the most important person in the room. John personified living life to the fullest, loving with passion and cherishing friendships that spanned the decades. John's stories told in a way that only Johnny Mack could, will be dearly missed. He has left an imprint on all our hearts.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 46321. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Family Christian Center, 340 W. 45th St. Munster, IN 46321.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PanCAN, www.pancan.org in support of Pancreatic Cancer Research in his memory would be appreciated. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/john-joseph-mccormack/article_4133d3b3-1d3b-5521-afb2-113aaa69544a.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:29 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/john-joseph-mccormack/article_4133d3b3-1d3b-5521-afb2-113aaa69544a.html |
Jorge V. Valdez
EAST CHICAGO - Jorge V. Valdez, age 67 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving children. He is survived by his children: Jorge L. Valdez, Jr., Karla (Mario) Lule, Kathya (Douglas) Chartre and Jorge L. (Roxanne) Valdez; grandchildren: Cristian, Brianna, Marianna, Adrian, Anahi, Cruz, Ruben, Layla, Lilyanna and Jorge Salvador; siblings: Elisa Duarte, Roberto (Sandra) Valdes, Lydia Magana and Celina Vasquez. Jorge was preceded in death by his parents: Salvador and Esperanza Valdes; and brother-in-law, Saturnino Vasquez.
Funeral Services will held be on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3510 Deodar St. East Chicago, IN with a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial offered by Reverend Diego Florez. Interment will follow at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery Hammond, IN. Visitation will be on Friday, July 29, 2022 at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the reciting of the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. and again Saturday, at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Jorge enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved eating, drinking and gambling at the casino. He was a 50+ year Electrician with LTV/ Arcelor Mittal/ Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mills. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/jorge-v-valdez/article_75077e29-4485-5b44-8bd1-9569bab54d88.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:35 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/jorge-v-valdez/article_75077e29-4485-5b44-8bd1-9569bab54d88.html |
Laura Racquel Mayol Yuran
Feb. 1, 1955 - July 21, 2022
HIGHLAND - Laura Raquel Mayol Yuran age 67 of Highland, IN departed this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. She succumbed to breast cancer.
Laura was born on February 1, 1955, in Canovanas, Puerto Rico to Carlos Raul Mayol and Ana Pura Gonzalez Pagan and raised by Emilio Arroyo Pagan from the age of four. At the age of 2, Laura and her family moved to Indiana in 1957. Laura graduated from Gary Emerson High School in 1973 and attended Gary IVY Tech Community College. She worked at the Gary Methodist Hospital, Lake County Government Center, Ultra grocery store and the School City of East Chicago, IN for 25 years until her retirement on February 9, 2021. Laura was a loving and kind person who loved helping others. She was a devoted mother to her sons, caring and generous to her family and loved her fur animals. She enjoyed music, dancing, drawing and crafting.
Laura is preceded in death by her brother, Hector Raul Mayol; fathers: Carlos Raul Mayol and Emilio A. Arroyo Pagan.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Thomas A. Yuran of 37 years; sons: Jason (Angela Gonzalez) Jenner, Thomas A. (Jennifer Karpenic) Yuran, Jr., Jonathon P. (Ronald) Yuran Reid; grandson: Seth Coffey; granddaughters: Brooklyn Yuran and Layla Yuran; mother, Ana (Nini) P. Pagan; brothers: Jose Mayol, Hector Arroyo; sister, Gladys (Emile II) Miller; In-laws: Rudy Yuran, Rene Yuran, Helene Servin and Mary Anne Chornack Yuran; nieces; nephews; The Lady Bug Club; and many friends who loved her dearly.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica and Luke Catholic Church, 645 Rhode Island St., Gary, IN, with Fr. Michael Surufka, OFM, Fr. Pat Gaza and Deacon Michael Cummings officiating, Interment at Calvary Cemetery, 2701 Willowdale Road, Portage, IN 46368. Repast to follow at St. Monica and Lukes Catholic Church.
For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke-Michael Kuiper-Vass. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/laura-racquel-mayol-yuran/article_5a6a9623-b003-5861-9652-9964e705fc81.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:41 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/laura-racquel-mayol-yuran/article_5a6a9623-b003-5861-9652-9964e705fc81.html |
Pearl Marie Lubs
May 27, 1936 - July 24, 2022
VALPARAISO - Pearl Marie Lubs, 86 of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born May 27, 1936 in Michigan City to the late Devoe and Thelma (Wagoner) Slisher. Pearl was a graduate of Elston High School and met the love of her life, Edward, after graduation. She became a military wife and enjoyed being a housewife. Pearl loved to garden, bake, and feed and watch birds. She enjoyed the family camping trips and being the neighborhood mom. As the family grew Pearl loved and cherished her grandchildren, making memories by hosting holiday parties, making crafts, spoiling them with gifts, and watching movies and musicals with them.
On September 25, 1955, Pearl married Edward E. Lubs, who preceded her in death on January 10, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Dave) Loutzenhiser of Valparaiso; grandchildren: Nicole (Shaun) Finney, Brian (Alyson) Loutzenhiser, Christina Loutzenhiser, Cynthia (Drew) Toth, Patricia Cunningham and Michelle (Michael) McDonald; great-grandchildren: twins, Jack and Maxwell Loutzenhiser, twins, Pearl and Ruby Finney, and Vivian Toth; brother, Claude (Connie) Slisher; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Cunningham in 2009; brothers: Ronald, Charles, and Vernon Slisher; and sister, Ellen Miller-Schlark.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory a private committal ceremony will be held at Graceland Cemetery. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/pearl-marie-lubs/article_da6d4d2d-2837-590a-a3f6-2633bd0f3247.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:47 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/pearl-marie-lubs/article_da6d4d2d-2837-590a-a3f6-2633bd0f3247.html |
Robert A. McGreal Jr.
Jan. 19, 1965 - July 21, 2022
CROWN POINT - Robert A. McGreal Jr., age 57, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Robert was born January 19, 1965.
Beloved husband of Lynne McGreal (nee Graber); Devoted father of Robert and David McGreal; Cherished son of Robert A. McGreal Sr., Michelle McGreal and the late June McGreal; Dear brother of Martin (Amy) McGreal, Jennifer (Marc) Wilson, Zach (Jenny) Lampert and Emily (Steve) Flexser; Adoring godfather of Devin McGreal, Grace Wilson, and Corryn Baran. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Good friend to so many.
Rob was a diehard Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears Fan. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cajetan, Saturday July 30, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment private at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Rob's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andrewmcgann.com for the McGreal family. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-a-mcgreal-jr/article_ffbfc9d7-68fd-552f-b1cf-f874e95c5e90.html | 2022-07-27T06:49:54 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-a-mcgreal-jr/article_ffbfc9d7-68fd-552f-b1cf-f874e95c5e90.html |
Ashley Miller-Head, 37, of Charles City, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements: Counsell Woodley Funeral Home of Greene.
Kenneth Hoversten, 75, of Alden, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Hansen Family Hospital. Arrangements: Counsell Woodley Funeral Home, Inc.
Harold D. Platts, 91, of Mason City, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Gail A. Reese, 84, of Miller, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Wasilla, Alaska. Arrangements: Cataldo Funeral Home.
Paul N. “Nate” Swann, 31, of Fertile, died Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrangements: Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Randall K. Ulfers, 62, of Ackley, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home. Arrangements: Counsell Woodley Funeral Home, Inc. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_9d7c5796-dc78-5a9b-ba4f-8560bd6a87f9.html | 2022-07-27T07:30:47 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_9d7c5796-dc78-5a9b-ba4f-8560bd6a87f9.html |
Marlys Benson
January 5, 1940-July 23, 2022
Marlys Benson, 82, of Rockwell, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, at Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, Iowa with Rev. Beverly Butler presiding. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at First Grace Baptist Church, 404 E. Gilman Street, Sheffield. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home, Sheffield is caring for the family. Memorials may be directed to the family at PO Box 425, Rockwell, Iowa 50469.
Marlys Hazel Benson was born January 5, 1940, in Mason City, the daughter of the late Hazel Boutelle.
Marlys was united in marriage with Robert Benson, June 10, 1956, in Hampton. They made their home in Rockwell where they raised their family.
Marlys thoroughly enjoyed watching sports and family camping and fishing trips to Bay City, Wisconsin. She enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was very kind and always willing to help out family. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jeanne (Jerry) Sable; Rob (Jeni) Benson; all of Rockwell; grandchildren: Stacey (Travis) Highley; Dave Garrison; Nicole White; Lucas Benson; great-grandchildren: Kayden, Cooper, Conner, Dallas, Blake, and Sydney; many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Marlys is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents; sisters Phyllis, Norma, and Ramona; twin brother Marlyn; and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Counsell Woodley Funeral Home www.counsellwoodley.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/marlys-benson/article_f37c2e89-7cee-5ddb-9424-9d3fb4d804a4.html | 2022-07-27T07:30:53 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/marlys-benson/article_f37c2e89-7cee-5ddb-9424-9d3fb4d804a4.html |
A Salem Lakes man was charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court following the death of an 89-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman in a two-vehicle crash, a scene from which police said he fled at 38th Street and 120th Avenue Saturday.
Steven A. Falls, Jr.
Steven A. Falls Jr., 41, was arrested after leaving the 11:21 a.m. crash that killed Marilyn L. Kutzler and injured her husband John Kutzler, according to a criminal complaint. Initially after the crash, Marilyn Kutzler was airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa and had been in “very serious” condition, according to police. She died a day later.
Marilyn L. Kutzler
Falls made his initial appearance in court Tuesday before Court Commissioner Loren Keating.. He was charged with six felony counts: hit and run resulting in death, homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle, knowingly operating a motor vehicle while revoked, hit and run injury, operating while intoxicated causing injury and failure to install an ignition interlock device, all as a repeat drug offender. The felony charges were enhanced as Falls was previously convicted of possession of narcotic drugs on Feb. 18. He is being held on a $300,000 cash bond in the Kenosha County Jail. Falls is expected to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 4.
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According to the criminal complaint, police responded to the two-vehicle collision where an officer encountered two men who said they had witnessed the crash and saw the suspect driver fleeing from a Ford vehicle from the scene.
The officer went to check on the Kutzlers, who were inside a Toyota and saw that the woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, had multiple injuries including a broken leg, extensive trauma to her forearm and was bleeding from her neck and head. She had complained of “severe pain”, according to the report. The passenger’s side of the door had been heavily damaged in the crash and could not be opened. The officer entered the vehicle from the driver’s side and used a towel from the back the vehicle to help control the bleeding until Kenosha Fire Department arrived with rescue a short time later.
Hours later at Froedtert Hospital, nursing personnel said Marilyn Kutzler had injuries that included bleeding around her brain, multiple broken ribs, broken arms and femurs, a broken ankle and a broken tibia and that she had been transferred to hospice care. She died Sunday due to her injuries, according to the complaint.
John Kutzler, who suffered cuts and abrasions to his arm and head, told police he was driving northbound on 120th Avenue at 38th Street when he stopped for the four-way stop sign. According to the complaint, upon entering the intersection his car was struck by a westbound vehicle. He said he did not see the vehicle that had struck his car, but that two men came to the couple’s aid as police arrived. Kutzler was treated at the scene and then transported to Aurora Medical Center where he was later released.
As police and fire and rescue tending to the injured couple, Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to locate Falls. A sheriff’s K-9 unit was also at the scene to track the suspect who had fled into the woods near the crash site. They found a set of bare foot prints and shortly afterward encountered the suspect who was not wearing shoes. Falls said he was not injured and was taken into custody.
A witness from a nearby truck repair business said he had also seen the suspect exit the Ford. According to the account in the complaint, the suspect had composed himself and leaned on the Toyota, the Kutzler’s vehicle, before running toward the truck repair business parking lot. Another witness who was driving behind the Toyota said that as the Toyota proceeded into the intersection, the Ford had failed to stop for the stop sign and entered at a high speed during the collision. The witness said that the suspect left his vehicle, checked and asked about the couple’s condition and fled. The witness said he seemed to be stumbling, according to the complaint.
Yet another witness said he was traveling west on 38th Street when he saw the “commotion” at the intersection at 120th Avenue. He said the suspect appeared to fall out of his vehicle before approaching the Toyota. The suspect then took off running at a fast pace, according to the complaint.
Officers at the scene suspected Falls to be under the influence and showed signs of impairment. According to the complaint, he had taken methadone earlier in the day at a clinic where he was being treated for heroin addiction. Falls also told officers he had used heroin the night before the crash.
Officers performing a “drug recognition expert examination” at a local hospital suspected signs of impairment and read him his Miranda rights, however, he declined to complete the drug evaluation. The suspect submitted to a blood test, but results were not yet available. During investigation at the scene, detectives discovered paraphernalia and other items consistent with drug use, according to the complaint.
Substantial battery, escape, suffocation and strangulation, exposing a child to harmful material and more from the weekly criminal complaints from June 30-July 11
Substantial battery, possession of methamphetamine, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct
Eva M. Lawson, 38, 135 S 5th St Upper, Delavan, has been charged with substantial battery, possession of methamphetamine, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct with the use of a dangerous weapon. Joshua F. Danielsen was charged with disorderly conduct. On June 26, a caller reported abuse of her mother that occurred the night prior to the Town of Delavan Police Department. The defendant reported the incident that occurred with the father of her two children. She stated that Danielsen received a text from another woman saying she was “coming over.” Lawson then said she confronted him about it, which resulted in him pinning her to the kitchen counter. She admitted that she hit him with an object that made him bleed. She called it a mistake that she hit him and did not call the police immediately because she was scared. Danielsen had a gash on his left temple and said the defendant stabbed him with a streak knife. He received five stitches as a result. Lawson was arrested. She was found to have meth on her at the time of her x-ray at the jail.
Manufacturing/delivering tetrahydrocannabinols on or near a park/school, use of a dangerous weapon and more
Kaleb A. Curler, 19, 2106 West St., East Troy, has been charged two counts of manufacturing Tetrahydrocannabinols-deliver a controlled substance on or near a school, one count of manufacturing THC-deliver a controlled substance on or near a park and maintaining a drug trafficking place, use of a dangerous weapon. He was also charged with possession with intent to deliver THC-possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance on or near a school, alter identity marks-manufacturer property possession of drug paraphernalia. The Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit made controlled purchases from Curler on April 11, April 25, May 3 and May 9. The total amount of marijuana located was 1,829.4 grams at his residence.
Felony bail jumping, misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct
Samantha B. Frost, 21, N3185 Larch Rd., Lake Geneva, has been charged with felony bail jumping, misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct. On June 18, officers from the Town of Geneva Police Department were sent to a residence and were advised that a woman (daughter, defendant) approached the caller (mother) and bit her and attacked her. Multiple injuries were reported, including a bite mark on her right wrist, a red scratch mark on the left side of her neck, and a scratch mark on the left corner of her mouth.
Escape
Kevin Dionta Vance, 26, 1005 Gerald Avenue. Beloit, has been charged with an escape. On April 18, Vance was released from the Rock County Jail and was instructed to return the Walworth County Jail. As of May 30, he had not returned to the Walworth County Jail.
Manufacturer/deliver THC-as a party to a crime, manufacturer/deliver Psilocybin-as a party to a crime
Cole R. Glesner, 20, 2613 Oakcrest Dr., Waukesha, has been charged with manufacturer/deliver of Tetrahydrocannabinols-as a party to a crime and two counts of manufacturer/deliver Psilocin or Psilocybin-as a party to a crime. The Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit made controlled purchases from Glesner on November 20, 2020, December 9, 2020 and December 16. the suspected mushrooms tested positive for psilocybin and were found to weigh 14.03 grams.
Suffocation and strangulation, simple battery as a felony, criminal damage to property and more
Paul M. Wasyliw, 30, 1013 Doorwood Dr., Lake Geneva, has been charged with suffocation and strangulation (with previous conviction), simple battery as a felony, domestic abuse assessments, domestic abuse repeater, and criminal damage to property and felony disorderly conduct. On June 26, City of Lake Geneva Police Officers were sent to a residence on Doorwood Street for a physical disturbance. The caller said her live-in boyfriend (Wasyliw) came home from the bar and an argument ensued as a result from her kicking the defendant out a week earlier. During the argument, Wasyliw put his hand around her throat. When she tried to push him away, he began putting both hands on her neck. He then let go of her throat, dragged her to the bedroom, began strangling her two more times, and struck her in the head. He finally stopped strangling her and threatened to hit her with a belt. She was able to call 911. During the call, the defendant damaged the drywall with a custom coat hook.
Exposing a child to harmful material
Keegan M. Wilmot, 18, 219 Baldwin St., Sharon, has been charged with exposing a child to harmful material. Wilmot was conversing with a 14 year old girl on Snapchat in 2020 that was sexual in nature. The chat logs showed sexually explicit conversations as well as a nude image of himself that he sent to another Snapchat account. He was referred to the Walworth County’s District Attorney’s Office on charges of exposing a child to harmful material descriptions or narrations.
Three counts of felony bail jumping, felony domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct
Benjamin Tomczyk Nelson, 37, 1152 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, has been charged with three counts of felony bail jumping, felony domestic battery, domestic abuse repeater domestic abuse assessments and felony domestic disorderly conduct, domestic abuse assessments, domestic abuse repeater. On June 26, a Lake Geneva Police officer responded to a call about a domestic disturbance of man hitting and kicking his wife. The officer noticed bruising on her nose and face along with blood around her mouth. The domestic abuse form stated that she had been kicked, punched, pushed, scratched, banged her head and struck her with a closed fist. The defendant was later arrested in which they found a small Fireball Whiskey bottle in his shorts pocket. He blew a .252 on a breathalyzer. Nelson was out on bond at the time of the offense.
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a minor in the car
Jona M. Travis, 42, 439 Sunny Hill Dr., Elkhorn, has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a minor in the car. This is her fourth offense. On June 17, Travis was pulled over after being seen crossing the center line in the Town of Sugar Creek on County Highway A. The officer who arrested Travis smelled an odor of intoxicants on her and was unable to keep her balance. During the time of the offense, a minor was in the car at the time of the violation. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/salem-lakes-man-who-fled-scene-of-weekend-crash-charged-in-death-of-89-year/article_a47c11a8-0d47-11ed-940a-b718b0a4979f.html | 2022-07-27T08:00:00 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/salem-lakes-man-who-fled-scene-of-weekend-crash-charged-in-death-of-89-year/article_a47c11a8-0d47-11ed-940a-b718b0a4979f.html |
IDAHO, USA — The 30-day clock surrounding Idaho's abortion trigger law started to tick on Tuesday, after the U.S Supreme Court issued their official judgement on Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization.
Abortion in Idaho will be illegal beginning Aug. 25, 2022, Governor Little's press secretary Madison Hardy confirmed to KTVB on Tuesday.
The only exception is if a survivor can provide a police report in cases of rape or incest, or if the mother's life is in danger. It also makes it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion.
Last month, an opinion from SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark case that made abortion legal and private between someone seeking an abortion and their healthcare provider.
The original opinion returned the issue of abortion back to the individual states, with concurring opinions from justices saying "a right to an abortion" is not specifically noted within the Constitution, so it is not a Constitutional right.
Three out of the nine judges issued dissenting opinions.
The judgement from Monday is the final say for Idaho, as well as many other states who have already issued trigger laws.
Three lawsuits from Planned Parenthood have been filed against the State of Idaho, attempting to halt the bans. Two out of the three cases will be heard next week.
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Nobody may have won the Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday's drawing, but there are a lucky few in New York and New Jersey are celebrating anyway.
The contest announced there was no first-place winner from Tuesday's drawing, pushing the jackpot for the next upcoming drawing on Friday, July 29, up to $1.02 billion, with a $602.5 million cash option.
However, there were nine Match 5 winners, which means five white balls matched the winning numbers, and one Match 5 plus Megaplier winner. Two of those winners were in New York, while another two were in New Jersey, according to the Mega Millions site.
One of the stores that sold a million-dollar ticket is located on Staten Island, within a shopping plaza on Forest Avenue in the Graniteville neighborhood, according to the NY Lottery site. The other New York winner came from a Cumberland Farms store in Saratoga, in Upstate New York.
It was not immediately clear where in New Jersey where the other two $1 million tickets were sold. Ither winners were in California, Florida, Illinois and two in Ohio.
The winning numbers for Tuesday's $830 million Mega Million jackpot drawing were 29, 63, 66, 7 and 60 with a Megaball of 15.
The estimated $830 million prize would have been for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Tuesday's drawing would be $487.9 million, of which about one-third would go toward federal taxes with possibly more for state taxes, depending on where the buyer lived.
The record Mega Millions prize is $1.536 billion, sold in Oct. 2018. Powerball holds the world record for a jackpot worth $1.586 billion, which was shared among three winning tickets on Jan. 13, 2016.
Even as the big prize has increased, the odds of winning all that money have remained the same — a staggering one in 302.5 million.
And while someone could theoretically spend $600 million to buy all 302.5 million possible number combinations at $2 a ticket, they'd still need a team of people to somehow coordinate their request of each number combination and payment. Given the odds of winning it all, it’s a bit surprising that anyone wins a jackpot, but it will happen.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/four-1m-mega-millions-winners-in-ny-nj-but-no-jackpot-winner-prize-tops-1-billion/3796121/ | 2022-07-27T08:16:28 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/four-1m-mega-millions-winners-in-ny-nj-but-no-jackpot-winner-prize-tops-1-billion/3796121/ |
There are many people dreaming about what they would do if they won the $830 million Mega Millions jackpot, with most likely planning on buying new homes and cars, going on big vacations and living a life of newfound luxury.
With a payout of well over $400 million, all of that and more is possible — and that includes perhaps getting a nice beachfront estate, like a rather unique one that is one of the most expensive ones on the market at the Jersey Shore.
The sprawling two-plus acre property in the Loveladies section of Long Beach Township is listed for $13.9 million, and is a home that truly stands out. Real estate agents Sharon and Craig Stefanoni said that the home is being sold fully furnished, and is the highest-priced listing on Long Beach Island.
“The house is beautiful. We call it the gingerbread house because it’s very unique and different," said Georgina Miers, of Red Bank, who said she would buy the house if she won the Mega Millions drawing.
The main house is a whopping 9,100 square feet with seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Its design is inspired by what can be found find in Cape May.
“Very bed and breakfast, very Victorian. Some people have come through, they said ‘very grand Floridian,’” said Sharon Stefanoni.
Craig Stefanoni called the house “pretty spectacular,” with the attention to detail “second to none.”
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Still not convinced to put in an offer? There’s even a full ice cream parlor in the house, plus a pool, pool house and cabana. The grounds include gardens, a hedge maze and a koi pond with waterfalls — all on a trio of buildable lots, meaning there is lots of possibility to expand.
“This could potentially be three more houses without disrupting the main house or the pool house,” said Sharon Stefanoni.
Construction on the house was finished in 1999. Since then, it’s only had one owner and this is the first time it’s ever been up for sale.
“You couldn’t buy a piece of land and reproduce this house for what the house is currently listed at,” said Craig Stefanoni.
Sweeping ocean views are abound at the property — which does have property taxes on the main house at about $96,000 a year. But that’s just a few drops in the bucket for anyone lucky enough to claim the top Mega Millions prize. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/unique-jersey-shore-beachfront-estate-listed-for-13-9m-has-own-ice-cream-parlor/3796013/ | 2022-07-27T08:16:34 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/unique-jersey-shore-beachfront-estate-listed-for-13-9m-has-own-ice-cream-parlor/3796013/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A group of local third graders now have their handy work on display in Harrisburg.
On Tuesday afternoon, a quilt made by students of Saint Stephen's Episcopal School was hung inside the MLK City Government Center.
The quilt was created last fall in collaboration with Shippensburg University's Multicultural Student Affairs Department, and is titled "A Quilt to Cover Us All."
Joann Baldwin, a teacher at Saint Stephen's, joined some of her students for the unveiling.
"I am happy that it will be displayed, that folks coming into the government building will be able to see what my students, students at Saint Stephen's, did and what they're capable of doing," Baldwin said.
Shippensburg University asked the 3rd graders to design squares of the quilt to show their take on identity and social justice.
The quilt had been on display at the University since October. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-3rd-grade-students-social-justice-quilt-saint-stephens/521-5b4cd35e-aca1-414d-ad80-ba2dd0b03466 | 2022-07-27T09:00:04 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-3rd-grade-students-social-justice-quilt-saint-stephens/521-5b4cd35e-aca1-414d-ad80-ba2dd0b03466 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — VisionCorps' youth campers between the ages of six and 12 visited the Strasburg Rail Road in Ronks, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County Tuesday afternoon.
The summer camp program gives visually-impaired youth the opportunity to do things they might not otherwise have been able to do.
Along the way, the campers passed plenty of scenic views such as livestock and crops.
Officials with VisionCorps say this experience is very important for the students because it shows them about public transportation and how it originated.
VisionCorps' Manager of Youth Services Jennifer Eaton said, "I would say all of the students here today are going to rely on public transportation in their future, and this is a great way for them to get an understanding of where public transportation started from decades ago."
The next stop for the summer camp program will be to the Lancaster Airport next month to learn about aviation and take a ride in one of the planes.
VisionCorps is a leading nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania. They specialize in rehabilitative, preventative, and educational services with the goal of empowering individuals who are blind or vision-impaired to attain independence. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/visually-impaired-youth-visit-strasburg-railroad-visioncorps/521-77f6243d-4dfc-4553-9d3e-1d9c19ebf578 | 2022-07-27T09:00:10 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/visually-impaired-youth-visit-strasburg-railroad-visioncorps/521-77f6243d-4dfc-4553-9d3e-1d9c19ebf578 |
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