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ATLANTIC CITY — Those flocking to the area’s beaches in order to beat the oppressive heat may be in for a shock.
Despite the high heat last week, water temperatures dipped into the 50s, meaning that although you were sweating on the beach, if you went to take a quick dive in the ocean to cool off, you would walk out of it shivering.
“I walked out, put my feet in the water and then said, ‘I’m definitely not going in today,’” said Laurie Jenkins, of Atlantic City. “But at least it’s still a nice day to sit out here and enjoy the beach.”
It seems like the trend of chilly ocean temperatures has carried over into this week because as of Friday morning, despite it being 80 degrees inland, the ocean temperature in Atlantic City was a bone-chilling 56.8 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tides and currents website.
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The colder ocean temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend.
Most people have seemed content sitting under an umbrella or lying in the sand for now, but the colder than usual water has not deterred some people from enjoying the Atlantic Ocean.
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Jeremy Anderson, of Quebec, Canada, who came to the resort for a weeklong vacation with his family, spent some time in the ocean and thought, at least for a short period, the water felt pretty nice.
“It’s definitely pretty chilly once you first stand in it, but once you get fully into it, your body will get used to it and it isn’t too bad,” Anderson said.
Anderson does recommend that you don’t spend too much time in it, though.
“Eventually you will start to feel cold again, and you’ll definitely feel the difference once you step back onto the sand where it is 20 degrees warmer,” he said.
Why is the ocean temperature so vastly different from the air temperature? The reason is called upwelling, which is when water that is near the sea floor is brought up to the surface.
Since the Earth is curved, water is not pulled in the same direction as wind, as it is pulled at about a 45-degree angle to the right of the wind direction. For upwelling to occur, from Long Beach Island all the way to Cape May, the winds need to be blowing south to southwest.
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So far this month, 20 of the first 27 days met the wind direction criteria for upwelling, according to Sen. Frank S. Farley State Marina in Atlantic City.
Typically this time of year, the water temperature in Atlantic City is in the mid- to upper 70s, and the warmest it’s been so far this month was 75.7 degrees, which was recorded on NOAA’s tidal and currents website July 18.
Locals and tourists alike are hoping the water temperature will soon rise again but also are still finding ways to enjoy the beach.
“It’s tough with how cold the water is, especially for the kids because the first thing they want to do is jump right in and spend the whole day in it,” said Tatiana Rodriguez, of Brooklyn, New York, a mother of two boys. “But they are still having fun running around and playing in the sand, so they are making the best of it.”
Kimberley Watson, of Pleasantville, took advantage of a day off from work to come to the beach, and although she would like the water to be more comfortable, she enjoys spending the day sitting out there.
“I think the beach is the perfect place to come to just clear your mind,” Watson said. “Normally any time I come here, I take a dip in the ocean, but it just feels way too cold at the moment. I don’t mind kicking back in the sand, catching a tan and reading a good book though, so I really can’t complain. We still have a couple months of the summer left, and I’m sure the water won’t be like this forever.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/whats-causing-those-chilly-ocean-temperatures-along-atlantic-citys-beaches/article_39a245c6-0e98-11ed-ad57-57465d2822e7.html | 2022-07-30T10:19:51 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/whats-causing-those-chilly-ocean-temperatures-along-atlantic-citys-beaches/article_39a245c6-0e98-11ed-ad57-57465d2822e7.html |
The Coos County Fair opening ceremony went off with more than just a bang, it started with a twenty-one gun salute by the Myrtle Point VFW.
It also began with a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by parade grand marshals alongside newly-crowned county and county- fair queens and princesses. Longtime Coos County fair-goer and current vice-chairman Dennis Hermann hosted the opening ceremony. His brothers later joined him to sing the national anthem.
Hermann said the fair has been part of his family for as long as he can remember.
“My father was a maintenance man here and a independent contractor in Myrtle Point and he got all of us kids involved with the fair back then,” Hermann said. “And my grandfather was one of the first fair vendors. So we've been with the fair for a long time.” Through every change that has occurred in the past century and more, the Coos County fair has remained. In its 110th year, the Coos County Fair is as strong as ever. In fact, the fair has been growing and becoming better than ever, according to the vice-chairman.
“It's just been building and building, and right now we have the backing of the county commissioners, volunteers and the maintenance departments that have all been incredible.” The 2022 Coos County Fair has carnival rides, games, a huge array of food selections, 4-H exhibits, concerts, rodeos, magic shows and more.
The grounds have been transformed into a welcoming place for people of all-ages. Hermann said he can remember coming to the fair as a young boy, and every generation – including the “old timers” would join in the fun.
“It was always a place for people to come together,” he said. And if Hermann has anything to do with it, it will be a tradition that will continue for more than a hundred years to come.
“We have so much fun putting these things on. Yeah, it gets to be a headache, sure. But I never want to see this disappear,” Hermann said. “We will keep it going as long as we can.” The fair and rodeo run through July 30. For a full list of events and information, visit http:// www.cooscountyfair.com. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-fair-swings-in-with-a-bang/article_f87722f4-0fa2-11ed-a325-973d1dae39e7.html | 2022-07-30T10:21:15 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-fair-swings-in-with-a-bang/article_f87722f4-0fa2-11ed-a325-973d1dae39e7.html |
On July 24th, 2022 Coos County Deputies were dispatched to Honeydew Rd in North Bend for a domestic assault between 35 year old Travis W. Knauber and his ex-girlfriend.
Mr. Knauber had entered the victim’s home unlawfully and physically assaulted her and strangled her inside her home. The suspect was run off the property by the victim’s adult son. The victim’s 12-year-old son perceived the assault.
After a search of the area, the suspect’s vehicle was found a few miles from the victim’s residence. Sgt. Slater and K9 Cena were called to the location to assist in locating the suspect, who was found hiding in the brush several hundred yards from the vehicle.
Mr. Knauber was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Coos County Jail. The Coos County Sheriff’s Offi ce was assisted in the search by the Oregon State Police. Mast Brothers’ Towing impounded the suspect’s vehicle. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-instigates-domestic-assault-then-hides-in-bushes/article_648fea66-0fa3-11ed-9e18-1f7231c93e76.html | 2022-07-30T10:21:21 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-instigates-domestic-assault-then-hides-in-bushes/article_648fea66-0fa3-11ed-9e18-1f7231c93e76.html |
TUPELO • Tupelo's own Mary-Morgan Burks will chassé across the stage tonight as a celebrity dancer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi's annual Dance Like the Stars fundraising event. But she's likely achieved a record-breaking victory before the spotlight even falls upon her.
Burks spent the summer raising money for local Boys & Girls Clubs in Tupelo, New Albany, Ripley and Oxford. Her fundraising efforts began on May 1; since then, she has tirelessly worked to meet and exceed the minimum $20,000 asked of each dancer.
As of last Friday, she’d hit that minimum three times over.
"My last total was $60,507, but I’ve had a couple big donations come in since then," she said.
Rhonda Hanby set the previous fundraising record a decade ago when she raised $61,195, making her the overall fundraising winner and record breaker for Dance Like the Stars in 2012.
Following behind Burks is Ripley's Keith Storey, who as of July 22 had raised $28,311, and Tupelo's Tommy Green, who had raised $26,683 by that same date. Jessica Hollinger of Tupelo has also collected $26,367 in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.
A lifelong native of the All-America City, Burks will also achieve another first for the long-running fundraiser: She’ll be the programs first-ever third generation celebrity dancer, following in the footsteps of her grandfather Jimmy Long and mother Susan Long Pierce before her.
The yearly fundraiser brings sparkle and shine to the BancorpSouth Arena stage as celebrity dancers light up the night with their ballroom dance routines. Each routine has taken months to polish with the help of professionals from The Dance Studio in downtown Tupelo.
The Dance Studio annually partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi to provide the local celebrity dancers with training and choreography, preparing them to take the stage with their professional partners.
However, Burks is no stranger to the stage. Her grandmother, Sharon Long, is the owner and director of Tupelo Academy of Dance Arts and Tupelo Ballet. A performer since age 2, Burks has mastered the art of dance, specifically ballet, under her grandmother's tutelage.
Burkes never meant to break record
The more than $60,000 that Burks has raised along with the funds other celebrity dancers have collected will financially assist Boys & Girls Clubs across North Mississippi as they finish out the summer months, when operation costs for the clubs historically increase, and go toward preparing them to accept more attendees as school starts back in August.
Burks candidly said she didn’t enter this year’s fundraiser with the goal of raising the most money. In fact, she initially found the minimum goal to be intimidating.
"My goal was not to break the record at first,” she said. “You're given a minimum of $20,000 in the beginning, and you're thinking 'Oh my gosh, how am I going to get there.'"
But when Burks hit her minimum fundraising goal, she challenged herself to keep going.
"I set a new goal after that to hit $34,000, and I hit $34,000. After that, I said let's go to $54,000 and thought there was no way I'd make it there," Burks said. "The day I hit $54,000 was kind of surreal, and at that point, I said to my husband, 'We're going to do it.'"
Burks and her husband, Taylor, are both from Tupelo, so they combined their contacts to reach as many people as possible.
The former ballerina said she bought a computer to create spreadsheets after the first meeting with the other dancers.
"I stayed up all night teaching myself how to use spreadsheets again," said the Ole Miss business degree graduate.
When asking sponsors to donate, Burks made it a priority to highlight the real reason for a donor's financial generosity.
"I separated myself from the question,” she said. “You're not giving money to me, you're giving it to the Boys & Girls Club.”
When she steps on stage tonight, Burks will perform a West Coast Swing routine to a high-energy song. The dance is dedicated to her grandfather, who she described as "a crowd pleaser," inspiring her to select a dance that would do the same for everyone in attendance.
"I hope by the end of the song everyone is singing along and clapping and wanting to dance," she said.
When describing her many years as a dancer prior to Dance Like the Stars, Burks said her attitude was the same then as it is now, especially throughout the last few months of fundraising.
"If I'm going to do anything,” Burks said, “I'm going to be able to do it extra.”
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BELDEN • When Fred Everitt adopted a cat from the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society four years ago, he thought he was saving her life. But earlier this week, she may have saved his.
Bandit, a 20-lb. calico cat, lives with Everitt, a 68-year-old retired former oral and maxillofacial surgeon, near the Tupelo Country Club in Belden. When a couple of would-be robbers attempted to break into their shared home, the cat did everything she could to alert her owner of the danger.
"You hear of guard dogs," Everitt said. "This is a guard cat.”
Bandit, the feline defender
Cats tend to be active at night, and Bandit is no exception. She's content to roam the living room or explore the kitchen cabinets in the wee hours of the morning while Everitt sleeps.
As he often does, Everitt had gone to bed at around midnight on Sunday, July 24. Between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on Monday morning, Everitt heard Bandit letting out loud guttural meows in the kitchen.
At first, he didn't think much of it. He assumed she'd seen another cat out back.
Suddenly, she raced into the bedroom, jumped onto the bed and began pulling the comforter off of him and clawing at his arms. Everitt, surprised by the unusual behavior, knew something was wrong.
"She had never done that before," Everitt said. "I went, 'What in the world is wrong with you?'"
Still unsure of what Bandit wanted, he got out of bed, put his robe on and walked down the hallway to the kitchen. When he flipped on the light switch, he saw two young men outside his back door. One was holding a handgun while the other used a crowbar to try and pry the door open.
Everitt ran back to his bedroom, picked up a 9mm pistol and returned to the kitchen. Luckily, the would-be intruders had already fled on foot.
Had Bandit not been there and the men gotten into the house, the situation could've been very different.
"It did not turn into a confrontational situation, thank goodness," Everitt said. "But I think it's only because of the cat."
He credits Bandit with possibly saving his life that night.
Loyal pet turned hero
Everitt has always supported the local humane society, he said, and knows there's a constant funding gap.
He was writing a donation check when he asked to see the kittens they had.
When they brought out Bandit, she was all over the place. Everitt could tell she was tired of being cooped up in a cage and decided at that moment to adopt her.
Since being adopted, Bandit has proven to be a loving, loyal pet. And now she's a hero.
"I want to let people know that you not only save a life when you adopt a pet or rescue one," Everitt said. "The tides could be turned. You never know when you save an animal if they're going to save you."
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The Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Chamber of the Year is the most prestigious and competitive award presented annually by ACCE. It recognizes the leadership role chambers have had in their communities, according to a press release. Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as workforce attraction, infrastructure, economic prosperity, and quality of life.
ACCE is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and represents more than 9,000 professionals who work for more than 1,600 chambers of commerce around the world.
Robin Anderson, Mason City Chamber president/CEO, explained that every year chambers from around the globe complete a benchmarking survey to “make sure your financial controls are good, you are serving your members and you have good mission alignment.”
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Based on those surveys the best chambers are invited to apply for Chamber of the Year. Anderson said Mason City was invited to apply last year and was actually one of three finalists.
Those invited to apply for the competition must submit an extensive written application addressing all aspects of organizational operation and programmatic work. Applications are scored by peer chamber executives to determine finalists.
“It was a lot of work, and we were like, ‘Do we even want to do this again,’’ Anderson said. "Then we were invited to apply again (this year) and we were a finalist again.”
Part of the application focused on current or ongoing projects. Anderson said Mason City chose to highlight two projects. The historic Egloff house, located on East State Street was the first.
“We saved a building that was going to be demolished and moved it to a blighted neighborhood,” she explained. Then they worked on transforming the neighborhood. The house is now used for housing for professional interns, medical residents, student teachers and others who need a furnished, short-term place to live.
For the second project, “we focused on this whole ‘Building Community’ initiative ,” Anderson said. This included the painting of murals on buildings and general beautification. She explained this was part of the Chamber's diversity-equity inclusion initiative. “These were the two big projects of all the projects we do that we highlighted,” she said.
Earlier this week Anderson and Cargill Plant Manager and Chamber board member Jessica Reith interviewed before a panel of experienced chamber professionals. The interview accounted for two-thirds of the final score, according to a press release.
“Our company understands the impact a strong chamber has on the economic prosperity of a region. As someone who has worked in other communities, I can attest to the value the Mason City Chamber provides to its members,” Reith said.
To ensure the fairest competition, applicants are grouped into four categories based on annual revenue, membership, population, and other factors. In the final round, the Mason City Chamber competed against leadership from the North Tampa, Florida, and Zionsville, Indiana, chambers.
Staff from the Mason City Chamber accepted the award during the awards show at ACCE’s annual convention in Indianapolis. To Anderson, the award represents the pinnacle of achievement.
“We’re humbled and honored by this recognition. It’s been a big year for us. First, we were awarded Five-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and now we’ve been recognized by ACCE as the Chamber of the Year,” Anderson said. “We’re certainly well-positioned to continue our work for the businesses of North Iowa. I’m so proud of our volunteers and our staff,”
“Chambers of commerce have never been more essential to regional prosperity,” said ACCE President and CEO Sheree Anne Kelly in a statement. “This achievement reflects how hard chambers work to ensure the vibrancy of their communities and organizational success. Congratulations on the Mason City Chamber’s outstanding leadership, commitment to its community, and service as a role model for the chamber profession.”
Anderson, who will be retiring at the end of this year, said, "I feel we are leaving off in a good place."
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a driver who investigators say dragged him about 150 feet in a hotel parking lot.
Around 12:45 a.m., a deputy stopped a car matching the description of a suspicious vehicle reported by a local business. The traffic stop happened outside the Rodeway Inn on U.S. Highway 19, just south of State Road 52 in Port Richey.
Almost immediately, the driver got out and aggressively confronted the deputy – dislodging his body-worn camera, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office Major Tait Sanborn.
The sheriff’s office said the driver began to run away – but circled back, hopped into the car and tried to drive off. As the deputy clung to the car and the driver, Sanborn said the driver “rapidly accelerated” – ignoring commands to stop.
As the driver allegedly dragged the deputy approximately 150 feet, authorities say the deputy fired three shots – hitting the driver and causing the car to stop.
Sanborn said the deputy and first responders tried to render aid to the driver, but the man died at the scene.
The driver had 42 previous arrests – including burglary and robbery with a firearm – all documented with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Sanborn said.
“He’s also a documented gang member and was recently released in October 2021 from DOC custody,” the major added.
Under a standing agreement for these types of situations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting. Due to that investigation, the driver’s name won’t immediately be released, authorities said.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office also did not release the deputy’s name, citing Marsy’s Law. But, the agency confirmed the deputy was not significantly hurt.
In a message on Facebook Live, Sanborn thanked the citizens of Pasco County who he said frequently offer prayers to his deputies.
“Those prayers were answered tonight as we don’t have any deputy sheriff’s that were injured – although it was close,” Sanborn said.
The deputy was put on paid administrative leave, which is protocol during the investigation.
Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell said FDLE’s Tampa office was conducting interviews and examining evidence at the scene into the early hours of Saturday.
“It’s very fluid,” Brutnell said of the investigation. “We’re glad nobody got hurt from Pasco S-O, and prayers for the family of everyone involved. This is obviously a long-term investigation.” | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/pasco-county-deputy-shooting-driver-dragging/67-c3ffd8b1-9ae7-4323-b270-2795875c8e55 | 2022-07-30T10:50:51 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/pasco-county-deputy-shooting-driver-dragging/67-c3ffd8b1-9ae7-4323-b270-2795875c8e55 |
A federal judge has asked Texas to cooperate with a new investigation into child abuse allegations at youth treatment facilities around the country, including 11 that are housing Texas children out of state.
Two U.S. senators have launched an investigation into the largest organizations operating youth residential treatment facilities around the country — Vivant Behavioral Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Acadia Healthcare and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. The facilities have until Aug. 5 to provide documentation about operations and reports of maltreatment and abuse in the past five years.
U.S. District Judge Janis Jack, who is overseeing the 11-year-old lawsuit against Texas’ troubled foster care system, ordered the state to develop a plan within 60 days to remove the children residing at facilities run by the organizations under investigation.
Texas can send some of the foster care children under its care to out-of-state facilities, including treatment centers that offer mental health services and support for children with disabilities. The organizations under investigation have facilities in Texas, but none of their residential treatment centers are housing foster care children in the state.
Jack criticized the state for allowing children to be placed in out-of-state facilities run by organizations facing abuse allegations. At least 48 Texas children in the long-term care of the state are housed at facilities run by the groups under the senators’ investigation, but that number could be an undercount, Jack said.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is facing a class-action lawsuit over abuse allegations between 2003 and 2019, according to a National Disability Rights Network report. A New Mexico facility run by Acadia Healthcare shut down in 2019 due to allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and another Acadia facility in Montana shut down after reports surfaced of antihistamines being used there to restrain children.
Vivant Behavioral Healthcare opened in 2021 and continued the operations of Sequel, a group that shut down after facing reports that children were improperly secluded and physically restrained. Sequel’s co-founder Jay Ripley is Vivant’s CEO.
And Texas hospitals overseen by Universal Health Services have faced a litany of safety violations. Mayhill Hospital in Denton threatened to hold a teen in solitary confinement in 2017, and Millwood Hospital in Arlington detained an 11-year-old boy without consent, WFAA-TV reported.
Jack has previously criticized the state for failing to shut down unsafe child care placement facilities or to stop the sexual abuse of children who are in the state’s care.
Jack also raised concerns over inconsistencies in how the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is legally classifying children in its care.
Children who have been in the foster care system for more than a year are required to be classified as being under permanent care of the state. But court-appointed monitors report that as of June 6, nearly 3,500 children are in temporary care status, even though they have been in the care of the state for 13 months or more.
Court-appointed watchdogs found that at least 497 children had the incorrect legal status, Jack said.
The decadelong lawsuit to reform the state’s foster care system only protects children in permanent care of the state, which means that accurate record-keeping of foster care children’s legal status is critical in determining whether the state is in compliance with court orders, said Paul Yetter, the attorney representing the children.
A child’s legal status also dictates their rights: Only children in permanent care of the state, for example, are eligible for adoption.
Jack ordered the state to provide the correct legal status of each child in foster care within 30 days, which court-appointed watchdogs will then verify.
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Many of the 62 missions Gerald Teldon flew aboard a P-47 Thunderbolt have faded from memory. He wrote letters after every sortie, but those are gone, too.
Still, his first day of combat, Dec. 11, 1944, was burned into his consciousness in the split second he took a life.
It was the very thing he had joined the Army Air Forces to avoid: Flying in combat, he thought, would let him shoot at inanimate objects and never come face to face with the person he had to kill.
Now 97 and a month out from his next birthday, Teldon was surrounded by more than two dozen family members Friday as he received six medals that had never been given to him after World War II.
The event, at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning in San Antonio, offered the family a rare chance to see Teldon, who lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and hear the war stories firsthand.
They beamed as Lt. Col. Andrew Stein, a pilot and commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing’s Operational Support Squadron, presented the medals, which included an Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, a World War II Victory Medal and a coveted Presidential Unit Citation.
Taking the stage after receiving the decorations, Teldon said that “each of these medals had something to do with what we did during the war. And while we were engaged in doing it, we never knew what the result was.”
Teldon was around 20 on his first mission, flying in Italy and unsure how the Thunderbolt would react when he launched rockets from the six tubes under the wings.
The plane’s aerodynamics were definitely different — and nearly fatal. He clipped a tree on his first pass, unable to pull up quickly, and it jostled one of the tubes.
“My flight leader makes a run, and he’s off ahead of me, and I want to fire a rocket into the train that’s in front of me, and I fire a rocket, and lo and behold, the rocket goes straight for the flight leader,” Teldon said in an interview before Friday’s ceremony.
The missile barely missed his boss.
“But I still had time to go down and take out the train with my machine guns, and as it turns out — and I see this in front of me today — as I’m diving down to get the train, the engineer steps right out in the middle of my sighting just as I’m letting go. … And he disappears.”
Teldon arrived for his first combat assignment in Jesi, a town in eastern Italy, in 1944 after a long training stint in the United States that included a stop in San Antonio, where he was tested, evaluated and assigned to fly fighters.
It was something of a dream come true for the young lieutenant. Back as a teenager on Long Island, he won an airplane ride for selling the most subscriptions to an upstart newspaper, Newsday, and knew right there and then what he wanted to do with his life.
“At that time I was 15 years old, and my goodness, there I was sitting in an aeroplane flying over New York City and just at that moment I made up my mind I was going to be a pilot,” he said. “And then came World War II.”
Teldon trained at a small civilian airport outside Fort Worth. Local pilots served as the instructors, and the camaraderie was strong. The young aviators even had a mascot of sorts, a donkey that loved to drink Cola-Cola. Teldon made his first solo flight on his sixth sortie.
“And one day while we’re up practicing, I look down and see that there’s a plane that keeps spiraling and spiraling and crashes, and then I knew that one of the guys that I came with was killed,” he said, adding that no one knew who the victim was for hours. “And I will tell you one thing, that as a result of that, I would very seldom practice spiral (maneuvers).”
There was a long pause.
“But it would also make you realize, ‘Hey, you can get killed doing this.’ Everything is full of fun and joy and nothing can go wrong, and suddenly one of the guys that you have breakfast with doesn’t show up the next day and you realize this is not for fun, this is real.”
The P-47 was a tough, long-range and versatile fighter. Teldon escorted bombers from England but mostly flew close air support, taking out targets on the ground with the plane’s eight 50-caliber machine guns.
“Very seldom did I get over 4,000 or 5,000 feet,” he said. “It may sound funny, but I never saw another German plane on the ground or in the air. Anything that moved on the ground, local transport, cars, trains, buses — and you know the interesting thing is, people had to ask me, ‘Did you ever kill anybody?’ That’s a hell of a thing to ask.”
If Teldon strafed a bus, he had no idea how many people were in it. How many might be on a train? And yet, “if it wasn’t for the war, this is a guy you might go out and have a beer with,” he said.
So, for 58 years, Teldon didn’t talk about it — not with his wife, Carol, or his sons, Rabbi Tuvia Teldon, 70, of Long Island, and Kevin Teldon, 67, of Denver.
That didn’t mean Teldon was a reluctant warrior. When he was 9 or 10, he closely followed Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia. It made a deep impression, he thinks, shaping his thoughts about war and how people suffer for no other reason than because somebody wants something they have.
“So being in the military, it’s a question of protecting what people have,” he said. “It may sound strange, but strange things go through your mind as a kid.”
Much later, Teldon and his wife were clearing out his parents’ home after their deaths and came across his letters from Italy, in a big plastic bag on a shelf. Teldon recalls Carol asking, “Do you really want to take those with you?”
“And we sat down and we thought about it awhile, and I said, ‘No. No, I don’t want to remember all of those things.’ I can remember a couple of missions, but I didn’t want to remember doing all of those things, the 62 missions and killing people.
“And now there are times where I try to remember some of those missions, and I come up with maybe four or five. But I just can’t get my IBM machine to remember the others.”
One of them still returns in Teldon’s dreams. The expression “the whole nine yards” refers to a machine gun ammunition belt that ran just that length, he said, with bullets at intervals brushed with a phosphate solution so the person firing the weapon could see the tracers.
“We had just come off a strafing run, and I’m doing maybe 150 mph coming off this run, and for some reason I look down and I see that between my first and second gun, tracers are between them and they’re gradually increasing, increasing, coming towards the wing, and its like watching your death in front of you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Suddenly the tracers stopped, inches from the wing.
“The machine gun has used up the whole nine yards.”
That was a mission about halfway through his assignment in Italy, and by then his P-47 had a name — “Mr. Lucky.”
Teldon came home in 1946 as a first lieutenant, went back to work for the business he left before the war, Angelica Uniform Co. He had started at 17, sweeping floors and running coffee for the secretaries, and retired 54 years later as vice president of international marketing.
In addition to their sons, he and Carol had 38 grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One grandchild is Rabbi Levi Teldon, 37, at the Chabad Center in San Antonio, who said the ceremony was a reminder of “how grateful I am to be alive because reading some of his biography and hearing some of the stories makes me reflect on how purposeful his living is.”
“He was one of the few that were spared and was able to have a beautiful family and legacy,” the rabbi said.
During the Korean War, Teldon was called back to duty in the Air Force Reserve as an instructor pilot in New Hampshire. Though he no longer flew “Mr. Lucky,” he survived another close call in a P-47, landing blind after engine failure spewed oil over his cockpit canopy.
In the last phase of P-47 training years before, he was forced to make a belly landing in a lava bed after his plane failed to gain altitude on takeoff. The engine was ripped away from the aircraft, which saved him from being burned alive in the likely ensuing explosion.
“I think,” Teldon said, “my whole life has been Mr. Lucky.”
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BLOOMINGTON — A man from Normal was sentenced to five years in prison on a weapons charge after a gun was found on him during a traffic stop in 2020.
McLean County Judge William Yoder sentenced Robert A. Pfeifer, 33, to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with credit for two days served. Pfeifer will also have to pay a $75 fine, along with court fees, and complete a year of mandatory supervised release.
He had pleaded guilty in May.
Pfeifer was arrested in July 2020 following a traffic stop where police found a loaded handgun in his pocket. A burglary charge from 2008 prevented Pfeifer from legally owning a firearm in the state.
Pfeifer's mother, Kim Pfeifer, spoke on behalf of his defense at the sentencing on Friday. She testified that her son had graduated with honors from Lincoln College, had taken some graduate courses at Illinois State University and is a constant help to her.
Robert Pfeifer had studied criminal justice, assistant state's attorney Aaron Fredrick said.
Pfeifer admitted in his statement to the court that he knew he could not possess the gun but felt he needed it for protection. He apologized for having caused a disruption in the community.
In his ruling, Yoder acknowledged that it was a difficult case to decide a sentence for, as he rarely dealt with people who had such a strong educational background, work history and family support. Yet he also called it a "very dangerous situation" for both the officers on scene and Pfeifer, and noted the defendant's prior record.
"This case is a very difficult one for the court because this is a defendant who does appear to have a bright future in front of him," Yoder said.
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David W. Kallal
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Deon K. Moore
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Derail T. Riley
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Destinee M. Nuckolls
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Destiny D. Brown
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Dexter D. McCraney
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Donna Osborne
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Donnell A. Taylor
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Dontae D. Gilbert
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Dontel D. Crowder
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Duane K. Martin
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Dujuan L. Enos
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Edward L. Holmes
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
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Emmitt A. Simmons
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Enrique D. Sosa
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Eric E. Seymon
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Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
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Franklin P. Roberts
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Geno A. Borrego
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George E. Wisehart
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Gordan D. Lessen
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Gregory A. Spence
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Hannah J. Jackson
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
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Inez J. Gleghorn
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Jaccob L. Morris
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Jacob S. Upton
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Jacob Z. Kemp
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Jahda R. Davis
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Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jalen A. Davis
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Jamakio D. Chapell
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James Canti
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
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Jason M. Harris
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
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Javon T. Murff
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
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Jonathon P. Keister
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Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
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Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
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Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel Ramirez-Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sarah E. Myers
Sarah E. Myers, 39, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by spitting upon a correctional officer, court documents said.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
Provided by the McLean County Sheriff's Office
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Cierra A. Hazlett
Cierra A. Hazlett, 26, is charged with unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) as well as six other related charges across two separate cases.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edin O. Portillo-Lopez
Edin O. Portillo-Lopez, 37, is charged with 30 counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and child pornography (Class 2 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Matthew T. Huett
Matthew T. Huett, 40, was arrested Wednesday after multiple bills of indictments were signed by a McLean County grand jury. He was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies) and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson S. Moore
Tyson S. Moore, 40, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after he knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing a corrections officer, court documents said.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Contact Connor Wood at (309)820-3240. Follow Connor on Twitter:@connorkwood
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100 years ago
July 30, 1922: Preparations are being made to start grading for the Illini Boulevard, Bloomington to Lincoln, next week. Cameron-Joyce & Co., contractors, are making arrangements to move. Work will start at Shirley and proceed north to the county seat. The second section south of Bloomington, in the vicinity of Funk's Grove, will be put in by another Cameron-Joyce outfit.
75 years ago
July 30, 1947: The kindergarten and six grades at Normal's daily vacation Bible school will participate in closing exercises in Normal Central school auditorium. The Rev. Harry C. Wooding of the First Presbyterian Church will give the invocation. The first grade will conduct the worship service, followed by a third grade dramatization, "How Brian Sings Praises."
50 years ago
July 30, 1972: About 450 State Farm employees will go to work July 31 in the company's new corporate headquarters at 1 State Farm Plaza thanks to a moving job over the weekend by nearly that many other people. They'll be the first contingent to occupy space in the new $31 million building. A total of 2,200 employees will move to the new complex in the next 10 to 11 months.
25 years ago
July 30, 1997: Members of the Livingston Anglers hope to hook kids on more than bluegills when they host the 10th annual Larry Douglas Memorial Fishing Tournament on Aug. 2. The event at Stillman Lake in Chenoa will give the roughly 100 expected participants a glimpse of what could become a lifelong, family-oriented hobby. The free event is open to kids 5 to 12.
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Beacon UU Sunday Service: Congregational Walk/Hike (No Live Service at Beacon) Jul 31 — Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 510 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff. 9-10 a.m., There will be NO LIVE SERVICE AT BEACON ON SUNDAY JULY 31. Our youth will be in the building participating in OWL (Our Whole Lives) Weekend. Dip into the Beacon UUC YouTube library or watch the livestream of the 10:30 a.m. UU Congregation of Phoenix service. The worship Zoom link can be found on their home page: https://www.phoenixuu.org/ There will be an All-ages, Easy-paced HIKE/WALK beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Buffalo Park on Sunday, July 31. Meet at the entrance. There is no designated leader. Please feel free to bring your friends and your friendly, leashed dogs. We’ll be back in the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 7 with a great line-up of worship services with social hour to follow: Sunday, August 7: Rev. Patrice Curtis, UUA Sunday, August 14: Andy Hogg’s Beatles-themed Rock n’ Roll service Sunday, August 21: Rev. Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson, Sedona UU Fellowship Sunday, August 28: Janine Gelsinger, Exec. Director of UU Justice Arizona Rev. Robin will be away on Study Leave and back in the pulpit on Sunday, September 4. https://go.evvnt.com/1253276-0.
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The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Jul 30 — The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 423 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff. 928-774-2911. 5:30 p.m.- July 31, 10:30 a.m., We invite you to worship with us at any of our three services. Saturday evenings at 5:30 pm (masks optional) is a smaller group that meets outside when weather permits. Sunday mornings are regular services with masks required at 8:00 am and music at 10:30 am (masks optional). You can also join us on-line at epiphanyaz.org. https://go.evvnt.com/1255445-0.
Unity of Flagstaff Jul 31 — Unity of Flagstaff Spiritual Center, 1800 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ongoing, Continuous Construction. Any one have that experience in your life? This journey, we call life, is a road that is always under construction. And if it is not under construction, well, then it is probably a dead end! Join us this Sunday, July 31st 10:30 AM as Rev. Penni Honey looks at our SOUL CONSTRUCTION Unity of Flagstaff: Find YOUR Expression. Join us this Sunday 10:30 AM Live or LIVE STREAM 1800 S. Milton Suite #103. https://go.evvnt.com/1257876-0.
Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Please join us for in person services Sundays at 10 a.m. We are located at 400 W Aspen Ave. on the corner of Aspen and Sitgreaves in Downtown Flagstaff. All are welcome to our services. For more information about Flagstaff Federated Community Church please call our office at 928-774-7383, Mon – Thurs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection Sunday Church Services: May 8 — 740 W. University Heights Drive S., 740 W. University Heights Drive S., Flagstaff. 928-853-8522. 10-11:30 a.m., Church of the Resurrection Presbyterian Church in America (PCA): We invite you to join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays at 740 W. University Heights Drive South as Rev. Joshua Walker preaches through the book of Acts. Please feel free to contact us for information on our mid-week gatherings and for more information on our church. You can find us at www.cor-pca.org and www.facebook.com/CORFlagstaff or we can be reached at corflagstaff@gmail.com and (928) 699-2715.
Living Christ Lutheran Church: Living Christ Lutheran Church is a diverse and LGBTQ-affirming community of disciples embraced by God's unconditional love and enduring grace. You are invited to celebrate with us God's love and presence in your life, grow in your discipleship, and leave empowered to be God's hands in the world. We worship through music, teaching, prayer, and the sacraments each Sunday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Kurt Fangmeier leading. We offer worship both in-person (masks are respected, not required; encouraged for unvaccinated) and online. Learn more about us at our new website: lclcflag.org.
Leupp Nazarene Church: The church, near mile post 13 or Navajo Route 15, has been holding services by teleconferences and doing drive-up meetings. For information, call pastor Farrell Begay at 928-853-5321. Teleconference number: 1-7170275-8940 with access code 3204224#. Services are 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Christian Science Society of Flagstaff: 619 W. Birch Ave. The Christian Science Society of Flagstaff has opened for Sunday services while continuing to have them available via Zoom for online and phone. Wednesday testimony meetings are available only via Zoom. For phone Sunday Services: Dial: 669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 369 812 794#, Passcode: 075454#. For phone Wednesday meetings, dial: 669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 971 672 834#, Passcode: 894826#. The access for Zoom on Sundays is: https://zoom.us/j/369812794. The Zoom access for Wednesdays is: https://zoom.us/j/971672834. The password to use to enter both is CSS. We welcome all to attend our Sunday Services in person, or live by Zoom, at 10:00 o’clock, and to attend our Wednesday Testimony meetings live by Zoom, at 5:30 o’clock. Our Reading Room will be open on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-12 noon. For further information please call 928-526-5982. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-religion-news-for-july-30/article_62dcb768-0f93-11ed-a088-f3cafa257954.html | 2022-07-30T11:59:37 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-religion-news-for-july-30/article_62dcb768-0f93-11ed-a088-f3cafa257954.html |
Herald-Tribune wins award for investigation into Florida's vaccine distribution
A Herald-Tribune reporter and editor were awarded a Green Eyeshade award for investigative reporting last week. Presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, the annual Green Eyeshade Awards recognize the best journalism in the southeastern United States.
A series of stories from reporter Zac Anderson and editor Josh Salman focused on favoritism in COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida took first place in the Investigative Reporting / Small Dailies category. The 2021 series exposed the special treatment that certain wealthy, politically connected communities received when doses of COVID-19 vaccines were scarce and rationed by the state.
READ THE STORIES:
- Vaccine clinics in Lakewood Ranch and Charlotte draw complaints of political favoritism
- Sarasota County community with million-dollar homes got special vaccine access
- Another upscale Florida community got special vaccine access; this one has a splash park
- Florida COVID vaccine organizers discussed how upscale clinic could benefit Gov. Ron DeSantis
- Yacht clubs, golf courses, gated communities: Florida’s pop-up vaccine clinics raise ethical concerns
"While local governments established systems to ensure fair and equal access to vaccines, Gov. Ron DeSantis authorized vaccine pop-up clinics that allowed certain communities to cut in line, sparking favoritism concerns," said Zac Anderson, in his award submission. "Our reporting helped draw national attention to Florida’s vaccine distribution efforts, and put a spotlight on some of the potential political considerations involved."
The Green Eyeshade Awards are open to newspaper, magazine, radio and television journalists in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
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Sarasota's summer learning programs critical amid major crises in learning and housing
Sarasota parent Zac Cox turned to the great outdoors for a classroom when the pandemic forced the closure of schools.
His two small kids – cut off from friends and wrestling with online learning – needed more so he loaded them into the car and took them on road trips to national parks.
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But even Cox couldn’t shield them from all that came next: the loss of his job and their child care to the pandemic, followed by a major housing crisis and skyrocketing rents.
In the last two years, between Cox and the children’s mother, with whom he’s separated and shares custody, the kids have moved four times.
“The stressors of the housing crisis, that has been immense on us,” he said. “It’s affecting all of us.”
Cox, 37, now has a new job in his field as a property manager. But he sees the impact the last few years have had on the kids – Ruby, 8, and Sylas, 5.
Some days the tears come much faster than before. Other times they are quiet and withdrawn. Sometimes they share that they miss their old home.
“I allow them to have their feelings and space, and they get hugs while they’re crying and speak to me about it,” Cox said.
They are doing well academically, but he wonders if without the major stress of the last few years they would be doing even better.
Educators and mental health counselors say that the cumulative effects from pandemic-related learning loss and isolation combined with profound instability brought on by the housing crisis are greatly impacting academic performance and contributing to soaring behavioral problems.
“I have worked with youth development for 30 plus years, and I’ve never seen anything quite like what we’re going through now,” said Dawn Page, vice president of operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
In the middle of these multiple crises, the role of summer learning programs is considered more critical than ever.
With the start of a new school year just weeks away, teachers and administrators hope the interventions during the summer months will haveslowed the impacts for thousands of students – and serve as a larger model in the years ahead.
'They don’t have the words'
Perhaps no place was as prepared for the current setbacks than Alta Vista Elementary.
Its summer learning academy, known as Eagle Academy, launched in 2012 through the vision and funding of local philanthropists Joe and Mary Kay Hanson to help close the achievement gap in underserved communities and stop the “summer slide” of knowledge loss during the summer break.
The pilot program at the Title 1 school eventually expanded
to encompass all age groups up to grade five, said Barbara Rannigan, a coordinator and response-to-intervention specialist at the school. With continued support from the Community Foundation, the summer learning academies spread to several other schools, and eventually, with funding from the school district, to all 10 Title I elementary schools – at no cost to families.
This summer about 900 students registered for all the Summer Learning Academies. That includes 250 at Alta Vista, which is also the only summer academy to offer a Parent University, where moms and dads can build social networks and attend classes (child care provided) on everything from belly dancing to strategies for teaching reading to kids, from writing resumes to drawing.
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For the students, academic classes fill the mornings, while the afternoons bring field trips or fun presentations on science, technology, art and math run by volunteers from community partners like Florida Studio Theatre or the Ringling Museum of Art.
On a recent day near the end of the summer program, a small group of fourth-graders worked over math problems on large screens with math coaches while in an adjoining classroom, a handful of their peers in a literary arts class debated plot points of the book "Maniac Magee."
The program was perfectly primed for this moment, Rannigan said. For one, it was set up to build trust and communication with parents – who now open up about their current job and housing pressures and receive referrals to outside resources. Second, the structured, small-classroom settings and analysis of test scores ahead of the program help organizers target academic problem areas.
What’s more, Rannigan said, through lessons on proper ways to stand in line or clean up after breakfast and lunch to books and talks on kindness, empathy and respect, the program addresses social skills lost or never gained among younger students during remote instruction. It also deals with ways to handle roiling emotions amid the housing crisis.
Major help comes through the Florida Center for Early Childhood, a Sarasota nonprofit that contracts with the school district to place a mental health specialist at every elementary school in Sarasota County year-round.
Counselors provide professional development for school staff and work with children and families on mental health issues to prevent students from falling behind academically.
“We’re trying to help that family before they get to the point where there is not a lot of hope,” said Allison Phinney, a licensed mental health counselor with the Florida Center who is based at Alta Vista.
That challenge has risen through the housing crisis, she said. Some kids have watched their families split up so that one parent can travel to other cities like Orlando in search of work to pay soaring bills.
In other cases, children are devastated after losing housing and having to say goodbye to the family pets, who can’t follow them to hotels or the homes of relatives or friends.
Other growing pressures on kids include having to help care for younger siblings as parents are increasingly working multiple jobs or overnight shifts, she said.
Children often can’t process or even understand the fear or frustrations they are feeling, Phinney added. Instead, they act out – what educators describe as an increasing amount of behavioral issues – crying, lacking focus, withdrawing, crawling on the floor or hitting other students.
“They don’t have the words that we do, their brains are not fully developed to say, 'this is why I’m feeling this way,'” Phinney said.
A safe haven during troubled times
With so much change and turmoil through these crises, some students relished the stability they found at the summer academy, said Phinney, who heard one student telling his teachers that he didn’t want it to end.
The biggest reassurance for parents is the academy's safe, structured and loving attention provided for their children, said 39-year-old Sarasota mother Adrianne Luetzow.
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All five of her children have passed through Alta Vista's Eagle Academy, including three this summer. Luetzow herself has studied cosmetology and business management at Alta Vista’s campus through a two-generation educational program funded by the Community Foundation.
The program, along with her Christian faith, she said, helped her turn her life around from a troubled past, while the academy has encouraged cooperative learning in her kids. It also actively paved the way for her deep involvement in their education, even as she was working.
Given the crisis in affordable child care, that's not always the case everywhere.
When the pandemic forced the academy to close or cut back, Luetzow spent $4,000 in child care in one summer alone.
“I wouldn’t be able to work a full-time job with five kids at home if there wasn’t the availability of child care,” she said. “It wouldn’t be possible.”
A vital tool for academic success
In addition to providing family support, summer programs are more critical than ever for academic interventions, experts say.
New national testing data shows that the pandemic has widened learning gaps among children, with more students struggling far below their grade level – and the clock ticking to make up lost ground before problems snowball, according to reports.
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, about two-thirds of the almost 1,200 member kids enrolled in summer programs take part in Great Futures Academy, said Dawn Page, the vice president of operations. The academy, also supported by the Community Foundation, offers educational instruction and “hardcore tutoring,” Page said.
Last summer, the nonprofit’s testing results showed that about two-thirds of the Great Futures Academy participants made improvements in reading over the summer, with the rest staying at the same level.
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Staffing shortages – affecting schools and early learning centers, too – reduced the number of children they could serve, forcing the clubs to open up waiting lists, she said.
“Summer programs used to be something that kids did in the summers so they weren’t out on the streets causing havoc or having parents worry about them,” Page said.
But pandemic-related learning losses – combined with the housing and child care crises and kids’ resultant behavioral issues – have changed the summer programs’ roles.
“That has evolved into something that is now vital for families,” she said.
'This is going to get worse before it gets better'
For families of students at Sarasota’s Girls Inc., summer programs have also been a lifeline for the developmental and emotional growth of their daughters, as parents work longer hours than ever.
Angie Stringer, executive director, said funds from the Community Foundation and the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, among others, have been critical the past year.
Those funds not only helped provide scholarships for almost all participants, they allowed for more mental health counseling and family strengthening programs.
Still, Stringer fears that without major and ongoing community-wide interventions, the compounding effects of the pandemic and housing crisis will continue.
“I just keep thinking, this is going to get worse before it gets better,” she said.
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers the Season of Sharing campaign, along with issues surrounding housing, utilities, child care and transportation in the area. She can be reached at samrhein@gannett.com. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/30/summer-programs-critical-sarasota-florida-kids-facing-learning-loss/10091024002/ | 2022-07-30T12:12:55 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/07/30/summer-programs-critical-sarasota-florida-kids-facing-learning-loss/10091024002/ |
Man, 73, killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-465 on Indianapolis' east side
Indiana State Police say a man died after a multi-vehicle crash Friday on the city's east side on I-465.
About 4:20 p.m., officials were dispatched on report to a four-vehicle crash on southbound I-465 near I-70.
First responders arrived and found a man and woman trapped inside an Acura SUV. After releasing them, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified by state police as 73-year-old Marc Kellams of Bargersville.
The woman was taken to a hospital with "serious injuries, however she is in stable condition," according to Indiana State Police.
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A passenger in a box truck was also taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
An investigation into the crash suggests traffic stopped near the 43 mile marker "for unknown reasons," police said.
Officials say the box truck driver did not stop and struck the back of the SUV. This initial crash caused a chain reaction, with a total of four vehicles involved.
Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor in the crash at this time, according to police.
The crash shut down three lanes of southbound Interstate 465 for four hours, police say. The investigation is ongoing.
Contact Hannah Brock at hannah.brock@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter @hannah_m_brock. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/i-465-crash-on-indiananpolis-east-side-kills-bargersville-man/65387185007/ | 2022-07-30T12:34:23 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/i-465-crash-on-indiananpolis-east-side-kills-bargersville-man/65387185007/ |
A Pennsylvania teacher who was suspended last year during an investigation into his attendance at, and social media posts about, the “Stop the Steal” rally — which later turned to a deadly insurrection on Jan. 6 — has been fired for refusing to return to work.
Allentown School District board of school directors voted Thursday to fire Jason Moorehead, who was a middle school social studies teacher at the Allentown School District.
The district said previously Moorehead’s social media posts about the events of Jan. 6, and not just his presence in Washington that day, were the focus of its probe last year.
Moorehead was officially reinstated in July 2021, after the investigation found he had violated the district’s social media policies, but not its outside activities policy.
“His termination was in no way connected to his activities on that date,” the district’s attorneys John E. Freund, III, and Brian J. Taylor said in a statement. “Mr. Moorehead had the opportunity to return to work for well over a year and chose not to do so.”
Speaking to the board Thursday, Moorehead said the board fed the community lies. He said he was never a part of the violence on Jan. 6, but that the school board painted him as an “active participant in the riots.”
“When the district finally admitted to me privately that I had done nothing wrong and that I could return, they refused to let the community know that I am safe, to alleviate both their fears and my fears about returning,” he said. “I’m being fired for refusing to come to a place that is unsafe, a situation you guys created.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/allentown-teacher-suspended-after-jan-6-fired-for-not-working/3320272/ | 2022-07-30T12:37:20 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/allentown-teacher-suspended-after-jan-6-fired-for-not-working/3320272/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE 8:34
Virginia Department of Transportation reports of a vehicle fire on the southbound lanes of Interstate I-81 at mile marker 129.9 in Montgomery County.
Drivers can expect delays due to a vehicle fire.
The south right lane and right shoulder are closed
In addition, near mile marker 131.3 southbound in Roanoke County near Salem Saturday morning VDOT said at mile marker 131.5 in Roanoke County, Drivers can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash.
The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. All south lanes are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.0 miles.
Traffic is being diverted off the interstate at the 132 Exit. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/30/tractor-trailer-fire-causing-delays-on-i-81/ | 2022-07-30T12:43:14 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/30/tractor-trailer-fire-causing-delays-on-i-81/ |
Adding a third ice rink to Bismarck's VFW Sports Center will cost millions more than anticipated.
The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District recently approved nearly $15.8 million of base bids for the additional ice sheet. Including architectural and consultant fees, the total for the rink comes to about $16.6 million -- an increase of about $5 million over the initial estimate.
Parks and Recreation Executive Director Kevin Klipfel told the Tribune that the approved bids also cover renovations to the current facility and a parking lot expansion. He said a cost estimate for relocating the Sheila Schafer Junior Links course to make way for the additional rink was not immediately available. Relocating the course was projected to cost about $2 million in November.
The park district does not plan to raise the mill levy in its 2023 budget to make up the cost increase but will instead continue fundraising and looking to sell naming rights. The bulk of the project will be funded by bonds.
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Bismarck Public Schools has made a $3.5 million donation, and the Bismarck hockey boosters pledged $1 million to the project.
The park district's initial plan was to use about $1.4 million in general fund reserves, $6.35 million in revenue bonds and $2.75 million from grants, naming rights proceeds or other sources. Klipfel said now that the bids have been awarded, the district will schedule out payments to determine the timing and exact amount of the bonds to be sold. The final financing schedule is expected to be completed over the next several weeks.
The district's goal is to have the project completed by fall 2023.
The new rink is a response to the need of more ice time in the community. Last year the school board approved a boys hockey team at Legacy High School for the 2021-22 school year and a girls hockey team for the 2022-23 school year.
The Bismarck Park Board voted 4-1 on July 21 to approve the bids. Commissioner Mark Zimmerman voted against it, saying the board should give it more consideration. He also suggested having more discussions with the project's partners.
"It's just not right," he said. "If we really need this third sheet of ice and the costs are that much more, you've got to step up to the plate and not burden, in my opinion, the park district now with an additional $5 million in debt when there are many other projects we could do without raising our debt. If you really want this, let's figure it out."
Commissioner Wayne Munson said that while the increase also "scares the daylights" out of him, he feels that Bismarck needs the rink sooner than later.
"We have a community that is asking already when we’re planning the next sheet and we don't even have this approved yet," Munson said. "I have to put my faith in the user groups and the school district to step up and help because at the end of the day, as a community, our job is to find ways for our residents to recreate. This is one of them."
Northwest Contracting Inc. won the general construction bid for about $9.5 million; H.A. Thompson & Sons Inc. won the mechanical construction bid for about $2.2 million; Edling Electric Inc. won the electrical construction bid for about $1.3 million; and CIMCO won the refrigeration bid for about $2.8 million. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/price-tag-for-third-ice-rink-at-vfw-sports-center-rises-by-millions-bids-awarded/article_eb3c591e-09d6-11ed-b6f8-dbaf284382d3.html | 2022-07-30T12:46:01 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/price-tag-for-third-ice-rink-at-vfw-sports-center-rises-by-millions-bids-awarded/article_eb3c591e-09d6-11ed-b6f8-dbaf284382d3.html |
riot games
California-based game developer, Riot Games, reportedly agreed to divide a $100 million settlement among over 1,000 women who were impacted by what the class-action lawsuit described as a “bro culture.”
The 2018 lawsuit filed by two former female employees on behalf of a class of women detailed a work environment of rampant sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, retaliation and failure by management and human resources to properly address complaints.
The lawsuit followed published articles detailing the sexually inappropriate work environment at Riot Games. The lawsuit alleged nothing improved for women after the published reports.
The lawsuit alleged that Riot Games:
- Paid women less than similarly situated men
- Assigned women to jobs that did not compensate as highly as those jobs populated by men, even when women were equally qualified for the more highly compensated jobs
- Promoted similarly situated and qualified men more frequently than women who are equally and more qualified for promotion
- Assigned or demoted women to lower paid positions than similar-situated men, even when these women’s qualifications were equal to or greater than the men’s qualifications
- Created, encouraged, and maintained a work environment that exposed female employees to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of their gender
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The detailed complaint alleged abhorrent behavior by men toward one another , and toward and in the presence of women.
- The complaint alleged, for example, “Women are required to participate and tolerate crude male humor which include jokes about sex, defecation, masturbation, rape, and torture. Women who do not join in these adolescent humor jokes, are classified as ‘snobby’ and unwilling to fit in with the company. During a single month, [the plaintiff] counted that the word “dck” was used in excess of 500 times by male employees of Riot Games.”
There was allegedly an email chain described as, “Riot Games Hottest Women Employees” where the hotness of women on the list were rated.
The Complaint alleged there were “unsolicited and unwelcome pictures of male genitalia shown to employees from their bosses or colleagues;” a female employee discovered an email chain about her where a colleague described having sex with her and adding she “would be a good target to sleep with and not call again;” and one employee was told she was on a list getting passed around by senior leaders detailing who they would sleep with.
Women were falsely portrayed as less gamer quality than men and this caused a hiring practice that disproportionately favored men, resulting in women being eliminated from consideration because they were not considered “core gamers,” according to the case. The plaintiffs alleged that female applicants and employees who are outspoken were considered “aggressive,” “too ambitious,” and “annoying.”
One plaintiff alleged her boss told her, “Diversity should not be a focal point of the design of Riot Games’ products because gaming culture is the last remaining safe-haven for white teen boys.”
The Riot Games website promoting Diversity & Inclusion promises to build a Riot Games “where everyone can thrive.” The site promises to make Riot a “great home for people who love making games by setting a high bar for diversity and inclusion, and fostering a fair, collaborative, high-performing culture.” It identifies among its “few simple beliefs” that “We believe…We must not tolerate sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, religious discrimination, and bigotry of any kind.”
In a separate lawsuit filed in February 2021, a former administrative assistant for Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent sued Laurent claiming he engaged in repeated acts of sexual harassment over a number of years.
Flowery words and promises on a website don’t determine the culture. People do.
All of this comes down to leadership who have accepted normalized behaviors. Leaders and managers should be continually asking, “What have we normalized that shouldn’t be normal?” And then fix whatever is within your span of control that shouldn’t be normalized. None of the alleged behaviors should ever be “normal.”
Leaders must not wait until they are forced to pay a $100 million settlement before the organization looks inward and makes improvements.
This comes down to more than money and lawsuits. In this case and every case like this — there are victims. A person or — in this case — multiple people who endured horrific and demeaning behaviors that undermined their abilities and success. Victims are usually forgotten in cases like this where we focus on the high dollar settlement. Focus on the people that this despicable behavior impacts and let that influence a positive change in your organization.
Karen Michael is an attorney and the president of Richmond-based Karen Michael PLC and author of “Stay Hired.” She can be reached at stayhired@stayhired.net. | https://richmond.com/business/local/labor-law-alleged-bro-culture-costs-riot-games-100-million/article_ae94223c-b870-520f-a3c4-365e00456593.html | 2022-07-30T12:49:23 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/labor-law-alleged-bro-culture-costs-riot-games-100-million/article_ae94223c-b870-520f-a3c4-365e00456593.html |
Cove Road Beach temporarily closed due to elevated bacteria levels
Cove Road Beach in Bivalve was temporarily closed Friday due to elevated bacteria levels typically seen after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, the Wicomico County Health Department said.
The beach will be re-sampled. When the beach is safe to open again, another announcement will be made.
Exposure to bacteria, viruses, and parasites in contaminated water can cause symptoms and diseases ranging from ear, nose and eye infections to diarrhea, vomiting, hepatitis, encephalitis, skin rashes and respiratory illnesses, Friday's health department press release states.
"Children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are most likely to get sick from swimming in contaminated water. They are also most likely to become seriously ill from exposure to waterborne illnesses," the release states.
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The department advised the public could protect themselves from such illnesses by: pay attention to contamination and advisory warnings and stay out of polluted water, avoid swimming at beaches after heavy rainfall, stay out of murky or foul-smelling water, avoid beach water if you have an open wound or infection and swim without putting your head under water.
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For more information, contact the Department of Environmental Health at 410-546- 4446. For more information on beach closings, visit the Wicomico County Health Department’s website at www.wicomicohealth.org and follow @WicomicoHealth on Facebook and Twitter. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/30/elevated-bacteria-levels-close-cove-road-in-bivalve-beach-july-29-2022/65387030007/ | 2022-07-30T13:07:19 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/30/elevated-bacteria-levels-close-cove-road-in-bivalve-beach-july-29-2022/65387030007/ |
ALBANY — Democracy for America has endorsed Democrat Joyce Barlow for Georgia House District 151 in her race against Mike Cheokas.
Barlow, an award-winning registered nurse and Albany small business owner, is one of just three candidates in Georgia to receive DFA’s endorsement.
"Joining the ranks of the DFA's endorsed candidates is an honor," Barlow said, "further motivating me to win this election for the people of southwest Georgia. When elected to the Georgia House, I will bring long-overdue attention and resources to District 151 families, schools and businesses."
In naming Barlow the better candidate to lead the eight-county district, Democracy for America noted that voters are “tired of the same old politicians who never truly work to get anything done,” adding that it selects leaders who are ready to challenge old ideas and bring about sweeping change for communities.
As the Democratic candidate in the Georgia House District 151 race, Barlow has pledged to support accessible health care, small business growth, fully-funded schools and much-needed Medicaid expansion. She is a registered nurse and small business owner in Albany.
A long-time advocate for public health, Barlow founded Englewood Health Care, a home health care agency, in 1984. In 1991, she opened Englewood Home Health and Hospice Systems in Albany, the first black-led Medicare/Medicaid Certified Home Health and Hospice Agency in southwest Georgia.
Barlow earned a bachelor of science degree in Nursing from Barry University and obtained her MBA from American Century University. In February 2022, she was elected into the Georgia Nursing Association’s Hall of Fame and recognized for her advocacy work in the health care field. In her spare time, she is active in nonprofit organizations and enjoys spending time with her three children and five grandchildren. She is a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Founded in 2005, Democracy for America is a member-driven, people-powered political action committee, focused on electing the New American Majority — people of color and white progressives — in all 50 states.
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BELTON, Texas — New reports say the Dog Ridge Fire has now slowed. It is estimated that 230 acres have burned down, according to Public Information Officer James Stafford with Bell County.
The fire is located south of Interstate 14, just west of FM 1670, the Belton Fire Department shared on Facebook around 4 p.m.
Parts of Interstate 14 are shut down in both directions due to high smoke in the area. This has caused minor crashes due to poor visibility, according to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.
At this time, there are only voluntary evacuations, Washko added.
Around 25 to 30 agencies, including fire departments from Belton, Salado and Fort Hood, are trying to keep the fire away from a mobile home park nearby, according to authorities. There hasn’t been any confirmed damage to properties, except a few old vehicles.
No injuries have been reported at this time. Voluntary evacuees are asked to go to Chisolm Trail Elementary, according to Stafford.
Stafford also told 6 News as of now the cause of the fire is unknown.
Stay with 6 News as this story develops.
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WHITING — If you’re into normal, better stay out of Whiting this weekend. Inspired by a popular Slavic dumpling, Pierogi Fest for more than two decades has been anything but normal.
It all kicked off Friday with the Polka Parade. Where else can you find women dressed as grandmothers and marchers processing with lawnmowers, not musical instruments?
For starters, there’s Tony Panek, of East Chicago, an Elvis impersonator pulling a rusty hand mower. He’s been in the parade seven years, each time coming as something different, including a hot dog and a space creature.
“This parade exemplifies what the Region is all about. You can’t get more Region than this,” Panek said. “There’s the people, the atmosphere and we’re by the mills.”
Lucky, the Northwest Indiana Oilmen mascot, would not give her real name, but she said, “I enjoy being a mascot and being with the kids. This parade is a lot of fun.”
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The original idea for Pierogi Fest formed in the early 1990s when Marty Dybel, Tom Dabertin and Darlene Beerling had an idea to celebrate cultural heritage with a new festival in Whiting.
The city has a long history of blending many cultural and ethnic backgrounds from around the world into a community that is described as “totally unique, yet somehow remarkably familiar to visitors.”
No Pierogi Fest would be complete without the buscias, or grandmothers. That includes buscia wannabes like Barbie Donuts, of South Haven, Mich., who prefers to call herself a “buscia in training.”
But Donuts came to the parade armed. She was twirling what she called the world’s largest bathroom plunger. To be fair, she confessed, the 6-foot object was probably the largest plunger in Whiting that day.
“This parade is wacky, with no other parade like it,” Donuts said. “All the people are enjoying themselves.”
Since food is a big part of cultural identity, pierogies were chosen to honor Eastern European heritage, but the festival has never been exclusive to a single culture. Foods from other nationalities are welcome.
Union Township Fire Chief Mark Werno brought a yellow fire truck from Westfall Township, Pennsylvania, to the parade. Werno, who’s made several appearances at Pierogi Fest, called this his favorite parade.
“I’m here for the people,” Werno said. “They’re into this. They look forward to this.”
Riding on the fire truck was Dave Little, a band instructor brandishing his accordion. “I love playing here. It’s just goofy,” Little said of the parade. “It’s all about fun.”
Former tennis pro Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels returned with her family to honor her late mother, Lolly, who loved the festival and loved making pierogies. Also, she pointed out, Piatek in Polish means Friday. In honor of her great-nieces and nephews who now play tennis, Piatek-Daniels gave their float a tennis theme.
Once ranked as high as 15th in the world in tennis in 1982, Piatek-Daniels loves the parade and festival. “For the city of Whiting to put this on, it’s amazing,” she said.
The first Pierogi Fest in 1993 spanned only about 50 feet in length with only a handful of vendors and a few dozen people in the parade. Roughly 1,200 pierogies were served over about a day and a half. These days, the event is about a mile in length and the number of pierogies served is likely in the millions.
Joe Shimala, of Whiting, recalled those early parades because he’s been in all of them. This year he brought his son Houston and their Wayne’s World-themed (Pierogi On!) lawnmowers to the parade.
Shimala’s past entries included Slash from Guns N’ Pierogies, Raiders of the Lost Pierogi and John Travolski from Saturday Night Pierogies. He even mimicked Donald Trump to “Make Pierogi Fest Great Again.”
“I love the fact that they let you do anything crazy, and it’s encouraged,” Shimala said, recalling those early parades.
Those first parades were more of a mock parade, Shimala said, with the only entries being the buscias and the lawnmower guys, often dressed as women.
While some parade entries came in costume, the South Shore Roller Derby team came dressed as itself and planned to skate much of the parade route. Co-captains Rachel “Rae Gun” Mullins and Monika “Burkeserker” Burkes were ready to roll, having appeared in past parades.
The parade, Burkes said, is about “people getting crazy,” adding that her mother came from Poland and this was her first Pierogi Fest.
Mullins said it “is an opportunity for us to be part of the bigger community and maybe get new members.”
Roller derby is growing, the women said, with South Shore sporting two teams.
Representing another sports team, the Gary SouthShore RailCats, was Zachary Camp, 15, of Schererville. The team batboy was dressed in a special pink RailCats jersey for breast cancer and a pink tutu.
Camp commented. “This is my first Pierogi Fest, and it feels really good.”
A sophomore at Lake Central High School, Camp is on his school’s bowling team.
Dressed as a court jester was Hammond resident Dave Dolak. He used his musical background to build a hurdy-gurdy, an instrument that looks like a dulcimer and dates back to the Middle Ages.
“They want weird, and I’ll give them weird,” said Dolak, who teaches the science of musical instruments at Columbia College in Chicago. “Plus, I’m Slovak and from Whiting.”
Meanwhile, residents had their seating ready along the route.
Kim and Harold Rodgers, of Whiting, have seen every parade. “Since they moved the route, it’s been more enjoyable,” Kim said. “We love the buscias and the lawnmower guys.”
Frank and Carol Vargo also have Whiting roots. Frank retired after teaching 42 years at nearby St. John the Baptist School.
“It’s one of a kind,” Carol said. “Nothing like it on or off the planet.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/whiting/watch-now-wacky-parade-kicks-off-wackier-weekend/article_ae01401b-a819-5adc-b327-11f90069427d.html | 2022-07-30T13:11:55 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/whiting/watch-now-wacky-parade-kicks-off-wackier-weekend/article_ae01401b-a819-5adc-b327-11f90069427d.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred early this morning.
The incident happened near the area of West Spruce Street and North Obrien Street.
Tampa police say the eastbound lanes will be closed for several hours and drivers should avoid the area. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/fatal-crash-tampa-west-spruce-north-obrien-eastbound-lanes/67-9df5a8d0-747c-4e31-9011-7c00b0e4f09e | 2022-07-30T13:16:22 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/fatal-crash-tampa-west-spruce-north-obrien-eastbound-lanes/67-9df5a8d0-747c-4e31-9011-7c00b0e4f09e |
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla — The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old was shot and killed Friday evening in Bradenton.
Deputies responded around 6 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of Garden Walk Condos, according to a news release.
Investigating deputies learned from witnesses that several males were sitting in a parked car when another male, possibly a teenager, was seen getting into the vehicle, the sheriff's office explained in a statement.
"A short time later the teen exited the vehicle and began shooting at the vehicle as it fled east through the complex, striking one of the males inside," the agency said in a statement.
Deputies said the victim, 16, was taken by his friends to Manatee Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives with the Manatee Homicide Investigative Unit have identified a juvenile suspect and are following leads.
Currently, no arrests have been made. This investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/teen-killed-manatee-county-garden-walk-condos-bradenton/67-b9a8f957-4f4a-41fe-a2e7-2704bccd2f84 | 2022-07-30T13:16:22 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/teen-killed-manatee-county-garden-walk-condos-bradenton/67-b9a8f957-4f4a-41fe-a2e7-2704bccd2f84 |
It’s National Cheesecake Day ... which makes us hungry! Good thing we can head Downtown for the final day of the Taste of Wisconsin. The Taste of Wisconsin Festival — with food from several vendors and music on four stages — is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today on 54th Street at the lakefront. Admission and parking are free. For more details, go to tasteofwi.com.
The Kenosha History Center’s Homecoming Car Show events continue today with its main event: The giant Homecoming Car Show! The show takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Kennedy Park, 4051 Fifth Ave., along the lakefront. Free for spectators. Wear comfy shoes; you’ll be walking among rows and rows AND rows of locally made cars.
Head to Petrifying Springs Park in Somers today for “Symphony in the Garten,” featuring the local pop/rock band Betsy Ade and the Well-Known Strangers performing with the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. The free concert starts at 4 p.m. with the Spare Animals duo. There will also be food trucks. The concert takes place next to the Biergarten on the south end of the park, 5555 Seventh St.
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“Picnic in Paris” is noon to 9 p.m. today on the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church grounds, 1501 172nd Ave. (on Highway D just north of Highway 142). The free festival includes a car show (noon to 4 p.m.), a live auction (3 to 5 p.m.), live music from The Chevelles Band (noon to 3 p.m.) and The Hat Guys (6 to 9 p.m.), kids’ games, a white elephant and rummage sale area and a linen and country store booth. The festival features plenty of food options, too, including the festival’s specialty: schaum tortes.
Play ball! The Kenosha Kingfish return to Simmons Field tonight, for a 6:05 p.m. game against the Kokomo Jackrabbits. Stick around for post-game fireworks. For tickets and more information, go to Kingfishbaseball.com, call 262-653-0900, or go to the ticket office at Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Road. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-saturday-july-30/article_80fc8808-0eb3-11ed-b3e6-df01f26f13bd.html | 2022-07-30T13:36:55 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-saturday-july-30/article_80fc8808-0eb3-11ed-b3e6-df01f26f13bd.html |
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — A New Castle man was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 865.
According to the Boone County Sheriff's Office, 82-year-old Terry Ingle was a front seat passenger in the vehicle that drove into the median and landed upside down in a creek. He died at the scene.
Two other people from New Castle survived. BCSO identifed them as 46-year-old April Smith, who was driving, and 81-year-old Floyd Ingle. Both Smith and Floyd Ingle were taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
The crash occurred just after midnight near the 4.2 mile marker and shut down traffic on the westbound side of I-865 east of Ford Road.
The Boone County FACT Team is investigating this incident.
Check back for updates. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/new-castle-man-killed-i-865-crash-boone-county-saturday/531-d6598bdc-3ced-475f-b86f-0c777efaf094 | 2022-07-30T13:47:58 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/new-castle-man-killed-i-865-crash-boone-county-saturday/531-d6598bdc-3ced-475f-b86f-0c777efaf094 |
DUNMORE, Pa. — The cases for two high school students from Lackawanna County charged with plotting a Columbine-inspired attack have been transferred to the juvenile system.
According to the District Attorney, the Dunmore High School students were originally charged as adults due to the serious nature of the threats.
Their alleged plot was discovered back in September.
A judge determined the two were amenable to treatment in the juvenile justice system.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — More than two dozen calves and a goat were rescued from a property near Hunlock Creek after state troopers were alerted to a possible cruelty situation.
Once humane officers arrived, they found the animals living in unsanitary conditions without food or water.
"Some had no water at all, they require water 24/7. There was no hay for them when I was there the initial day, Wednesday, no food, nothing. So when I saw what I saw, it was time to move them," said Vickie Vangorder, Humane Society Officer.
Officials with the Luzerne County SPCA near Wilkes-Barre say two of the cows did not make it. The remaining 28 have a long road to recovery.
Veterinarians believe the cattle have illnesses such as pneumonia, salmonella, and e-coli infections, all of which are contagious.
"They are in very critical shape. Not so sure that all of them are going to survive, but we're doing our best that we can to make sure that happens," said Vangorder.
Todd Hevner is the Executive Director at the SPCA of Luzerne County.
He says while the organization is often called to farms, this is one of the worst cases of neglect he's seen.
"The difference is, rarely do we seize as many as we're looking at. We've certainly taken horses that were in deplorable conditions, but we're talking two, three horses. 30 head of cattle, completely different story for us," said Hevner.
Officials say it's always important to report any cruelty you might see.
"You know this came together because if you see something, say something. Our officers and this organization are only as good as the information coming into us," said Hevner.
According to humane officers, the investigation is ongoing. They do expect to file charges in Luzerne County.
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Among Tucson Unified School District high schools, Catalina showed the sharpest increase, and Rincon the biggest drop, in the percentage of seniors who graduated this year compared to pre-pandemic years.
At Catalina, 82% of seniors graduated by the end of May, compared to 66% who graduated in 2019.
Rincon, on the other hand, had the biggest decrease within TUSD, with 72% of its seniors graduating this year compared to 80% in 2019.
Rincon's percentage was also one of the lowest throughout Pima County, where most schools showed a graduation rate of 80% and above this year.
“We’re not happy with it. We’re concerned,” said Cathy Comstock, the TUSD assistant superintendent who oversees Rincon High.
Overall, TUSD showed an across-the-board average of 88% of seniors graduating this year. That number was based on the number of seniors still enrolled in the district by the last day of school; other students may have dropped out or moved away.
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Additionally, that number was expected to rise a bit as senior students completed missing class credits during the summer.
English Language Learners
Comstock said that while no final determinations had been made regarding Rincon’s graduation count, she was considering two main factors.
She said those are the school's relatively big populations of refugee students and English Language Learner (ELL) students, as well as its higher count of students with autism, who typically take a bit longer to fulfill the required credits.
During the 2021-2022 school year, according to information provided by the district, Rincon and Tucson high schools had the highest number of students with autism, with 40 students enrolled at each school. Other high schools served between 10 to 20 students with autism.
Also, “Rincon is one of those schools that has a significant number of refugee students because of where the refugee housing is located,” Comstock said.
Rincon also served a total of 43 students with refugee status, 13 of whom were seniors. The school also served an additional 65 non-refugee ELL students, 12 of whom were seniors.
At the end of last school year, Rincon had a total enrollment of nearly 1,200 students, meaning those 108 in ELL made up more than 10% of the school’s student body.
Those numbers put Rincon among the list of schools with the highest number of ELL students, but not at the top. Pueblo and Cholla high schools served a total of 129 and 110 ELL students, respectively, and Tucson High tied with Rincon.
“Some of them come in and we have to teach them English first,” Comstock said of refugee students. “With our ELLs and our refugees, it sometimes takes five or maybe even six years for them to be able to get the credits that they need in order to get to graduation.”
Melissa Castillo, the associate superintendent of equity, diversity and inclusion for the Arizona Department of Education, said that while some ELL students may take more than four years to graduate from high school, there’s no such thing as “typical” patterns or experiences for that group.
“It’s very specific to the learner and the experiences and the background that they already have,” Castillo said of the students’ process to become proficient in English and graduate from high school.
But, she added, research has shown that there’s often a lower graduation rate among ELL students statewide.
“Our Latino students are graduating at a lower rate than our white students, and when you disaggregate that data, a lot of our Latino students are ELLs,” she said.
Even so, Castillo noted, there are still many success stories among ELL students.
“We also have a lot of English-learners that are really excelling in school and we’re learning from their educators and their experiences as to why, and taking those things into consideration,” she said.
Personal experience
Sara Makansi, a 19-year-old Syrian refugee student who graduated within four years from TUSD's Palo Verde High School in May 2021, is an example of one of those success stories.
Makansi said she arrived in Tucson when she was 13 years old and was enrolled at Secrist Middle School, where they initially didn’t offer any services or programs for ELL students like herself.
“It was so hard. They put me in history class and biology class… and I had zero English when I first came,” she said. “Then four months after, they started an English program. … But when I really started learning English was in high school.”
Makansi said her road to English proficiency was a lot of work, noting that she had to take four English classes both her freshman and sophomore years. She was able to take a lighter workload during her junior and senior years as she improved her language skills.
She spoke fondly of the educational structure for ELL students at Palo Verde, where her English teachers would combine material from other classes, such as biology and history, to help students grasp that knowledge while also practicing their English skills.
Additionally, Makansi said, her English educators would maintain constant communication with the rest of her teachers, so they were aware of her language progress and could adjust their lessons accordingly for ELL students.
“I loved Palo Verde High School, their program is perfect and the teachers there, as well,” she said, adding that it was comforting to be on the same pace as other ELL students in her class. “It was awesome. I learned so much.”
She added that some of the most helpful ELL activities included listening to a song or TV news excerpt, then filling in the blanks for what they had heard. She said the school also hosted private shows for ELL students’ families, in which the students would practice their skills by acting out a story from their English books or sharing essays they had written about their experiences at the school.
“It was really nice. I hope all the schools do the same thing,” she said, in reference to the overall ELL experience at Palo Verde.
She added those skills led her to Pima Community College her first year out of high school, and she’s already been accepted to study public health at the University of Arizona in the fall.
Credit recovery
Aside from ELL students, Comstock said there was another big factor that may contribute to Rincon’s low percentage of seniors who graduate.
She said that, while some high schools offer seven-period schedules that allow students to accumulate more credits in a year and provide more flexibility for making up credits during the regular school year, Rincon offers a slightly more restrictive six-class schedule.
That’s because Rincon shares its campus with University High School, and that restricts both schools’ abilities to house more teachers and offer additional classes.
“If they fail three or four classes, it takes four summers to even make those up, so it’s a little bit of a struggle,” she said.
But, she said most students who do not manage to graduate with their class typically return the following year to continue to work towards their diploma.
“We have students that stay on the campus, it’s not that they go away. … They stay behind until they get their credits or they age out,” Comstock said, noting that the age limit in Arizona is typically 21, though there may be some exemptions for students with autism.
She added that administrators and school staff also strongly encourage and inform students of their summer school and credit recovery options to ensure that they’re maximizing their time to help them catch up on work.
“We strive to get them their diploma. What we really want them to do is become high school graduates,” she said.
By the end of June, nearly 180 students across the TUSD high schools had managed to earn all their credits through summer courses and still graduate before the end of the 2021-2022 school year, according to information provided by Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo during the July 12 governing board meeting.
Catalina High School
As for Catalina High School, which showed one of the highest graduation rate increases compared to other high schools in Pima County, Comstock said its lower student population was a big advantage.
In 2019, according to information provided by TUSD, 66% of seniors enrolled at Catalina High School managed to earn their high school diplomas. That figure jumped to 82% this year, based on the number of students who were still enrolled at the school by the last day of classes.
Comstock said that could be attributed to strong outreach efforts school personnel took on to communicate with the student community.
“They basically reconnected with seniors once they came back to campus, provided frequent credit checks, created individual grad plans for each of the students so that they could meet their graduation requirements,” she said.
Comstock noted that while Catalina also tends to have a high count of ELL students, the overall enrollment is much smaller than Rincon's and makes it easier for staff to build those personal connections with the students and their families.
Compared to Rincon’s nearly 1,200 students in the past year, Catalina served a much smaller body of 542 students.
She added that, unlike Rincon, students at Catalina also had the option of taking credit recovery courses during their regular instructional schedule to prevent them from falling too far behind.
Improvement efforts
Moving forward, Comstock said, the district plans to continue strong summer school efforts to help students catch up on credits, and to pay close attention to the areas in which schools may need more help.
“In the next few months, we will be working with Rincon to best determine where additional district support may be needed,” Comstock said in an emailed statement, adding that the disruptions caused by online learning could also be a strong factor in the low graduation count.
As a statewide effort to help ELL students, Castillo said the Arizona Department of Education receives federal dollars to allocate to schools throughout the state to ensure that teachers receive the proper training and schools are able to offer additional services and opportunities for families to become involved in the students’ progress.
The state has also been working to update guidelines for ELL programs based on research of effective practices, and has invested more money towards understanding the needs of ELL students and how schools can best meet those, she said.
“We know if the system doesn’t understand the needs of English learners and the communities that they’re a part of, then it’s hard to support teachers in the day-to-day practices that they need to plan for,” Castillo said.
Have any questions or news tips about K-12 education in Southern Arizona? Contact reporter Genesis Lara at glara@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/these-tusd-high-schools-see-sharpest-drop-rise-in-graduation-rates/article_0cf206f2-ec28-11ec-9f3f-4f1308e7bb02.html | 2022-07-30T14:04:01 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/these-tusd-high-schools-see-sharpest-drop-rise-in-graduation-rates/article_0cf206f2-ec28-11ec-9f3f-4f1308e7bb02.html |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made it clear that the U.S. energy economy is not immune to outside influence. Putin has weaponized energy, and getting prices under control for consumers will require getting on a safer path by investing in domestic solutions and clean energy innovation.
Whether in Ukraine, Iran, or Venezuela, geopolitical uncertainty half a world away has led to gasoline price spikes in Arizona and nationwide. The reality is the price of oil is set on the world market, so we’ll always be vulnerable to price spikes. Since last year, oil prices increased more than 65% and gas surpassed an unprecedented average price of $5 per gallon. While prices have recently fallen from this peak, Americans are still hurting at the pump and need relief.
The newly-announced Inflation Reduction Act from Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin provides that very relief for consumers. We need Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly to support this package.
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The high inflation rate hurts Arizona families and our state’s economy. Fortunately, incentives for electric vehicles (EV) could eliminate by 2027 as much oil demand as the U.S. imported from Russia last year. The Inflation Reduction Act extends EV tax credits for 10 years and provides incentives for domestic manufacturing, assembly, and processing of these vehicles and the batteries that power them.
It’s time we declare our independence from world oil markets. We need to invest in American-produced clean energy and Arizona can drive this shift.
Our Tucson-based company, Ampcera Inc., is an innovator of leading technologies for solid state electrolytes, which are a core component of next generation batteries, such as solid-state batteries. Our technology helps make batteries in EVs safer, more efficient and more stable, to enable drivers to get more mileage out of every charge.
As co-founder and CEO of Ampcera, I envision a safer path forward in energy and transportation. Innovations like ours are critical to making EVs more economical and faster to charge, so more families can finally get away from the pain at the pump. While all industries face supply chain challenges right now, innovations are helping address that problem with homegrown high-tech materials made right here in Arizona.
Arizona, along with other mountain states, is experiencing the highest rate of inflation in the country, as Arizona businesses and consumers struggle to deal with escalating costs, including gas prices that exceed the national average.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides $369 billion in investments to speed up the transition to a clean energy economy and save Arizona consumers significant amounts annually. Moody’s reports investments of this scale will ease long-term inflation through job creation and reduced energy costs. Rocky Mountain Institute projects clean energy tax credits similar to those in this package would reduce utility bills $5 billion by 2024, and Rhodium Group estimates these policies would reduce energy costs 12-14% for households by 2030.
The bottom line is that these investments are anti-inflationary.
Passing this package matters even more with jobs on the line. Over 3,000 jobs in Arizona are related to EVs, in addition to almost 5,000 jobs in manufacturing and servicing zero-emission trucks and buses. The Inflation Reduction Act can help us pick up speed and show the country that Arizona is one of the best places to manufacture, make, and drive an EV.
Arizona’s clean energy and manufacturing businesses have benefited from Sens. Sinema and Kelly’s leadership, especially in driving the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law forward last year. Our senators know we can’t stand by while geopolitical crises wreak havoc on our economy. A vote to send the Inflation Reduction Act to the president’s desk is what Arizonans need right now to lower prices, boost energy efficiency, and accelerate EV deployment.
Arizona families and businesses need relief, and we need it now.
Sumin Zhu, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Tucson-based Ampcera and is a materials engineering expert and entrepreneur. Ampcera is an innovator in high performance solid-state electrolyte materials and scalable manufacturing technology for next-gen lithium batteries. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-inflation-reduction-act-offers-a-road-beyond-price-volatility/article_18434ffc-0f5a-11ed-885e-bf735e07ce2f.html | 2022-07-30T14:04:20 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-inflation-reduction-act-offers-a-road-beyond-price-volatility/article_18434ffc-0f5a-11ed-885e-bf735e07ce2f.html |
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. — There are a few more weeks of summer vacation left and supporters of the John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center museum hope that families will bring their children to learn about the history of segregated education in Spotsylvania County.
The center, located off Courthouse Road, was built in 1952 and was the only public high school for Black citizens of Spotsylvania. The 1952 building replaced older structures that had been educating Black students since 1913.
First named the Snell Training School, the school was renamed in 1940 for John J. Wright, an education advocate who led the Spotsylvania Sunday School Union—the coalition of 12 African American churches that first organized in 1905 to establish a secondary school for black children.
The last class of high school seniors graduated from John J. Wright in 1968, when Spotsylvania schools were integrated. After integration, the school became an intermediate school serving all students until 2006, when it closed its doors.
Following a renovation, it reopened in 2008 as an educational and cultural center, which houses a museum telling the story of the building and displaying artifacts from a century of education and everyday life in Spotsylvania.
But the museum doesn’t just tell the story of the past. It recently accepted into its collection a proclamation issued this year by the county Board of Supervisors in honor of Juneteenth—a day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans that was first recognized as a federal holiday last year.
Board of Supervisors member Deborah Frazier, who is the first Black woman elected to the board, visited the museum to read the proclamation and present it to Renee Beverly, chair of the museum’s board of trustees.
“This is about the celebration of Black people in Spotsylvania,” Frazier said. “We cannot forget our history and we cannot let others forget.”
The museum has also premiered an exhibit of art by Carlos Moore, who taught in county schools—including at John J. Wright—for many years.
Moore’s work on display includes paintings and mixed-media sculptures with themes of religion and social justice. There are images of protests from the Civil Rights movement decades ago and the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years, collages made up of pages of hymns from local Black churches and one piece that Moore calls “his baby”—officially named “Sold, 1769.”
The piece is a doll-sized human figure completely wrapped in black canvas and draped in chains. Moore said that as he was making it, he felt like the figure resisted being chained until he used gold necklaces.
“It was like he was telling me, ‘Show me in my majesty,’” Moore said, so the finished piece confronts the viewer with both the inhumanity of the institution of slavery and the humanity of the individual enslaved person.
The goal of the John J. Wright museum is to teach people about the past so that knowledge will inform the future, Beverly said.
That’s also the goal of the John J. Wright Alumni Association, which gathered recently for its first annual reunion since 2019.
Lena Henderson, president of the alumni association, attended John J. Wright in the 1970s, when it was the county’s only intermediate school.
“You got to meet everyone else from the other end of the county,” she said.
John J. Wright was always a place where people from different parts of Spotsylvania came together and forged a path forward, Henderson said.
Today, through the alumni association and the museum, it still is.
“We walk on other people’s shoulders,” Henderson said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/museum-tells-virginia-countys-story-of-segregated-education/2022/07/30/cb71b4c6-1007-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | 2022-07-30T14:04:30 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/museum-tells-virginia-countys-story-of-segregated-education/2022/07/30/cb71b4c6-1007-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html |
HARRISONBURG, Va. — For a culinary summer program at a local high school, there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen.
Groups of middle and high school students meet daily with specialized instructors from On the Road to learn kitchen safety, cooking skills and they also learn about “food justice” — the drive to create an equitable system for sourcing food and labor in the industry.
“The students are learning about labor and food waste and food sourcing and food systems,” said Kristen Grimshaw, Emerging Chefs program specialist. “(They’re learning) about climate change and how the food system relates to climate change and things like how workers are treated within the food system, so wages and equity.”
Each day of the program, students prepare a meal together that they eat for lunch.
“We’re cooking an amazing (mix) of things and they taste really good,” said Aron Medhin, a rising sophomore at Harrisonburg High School. “It’s really creative, too.”
One day, the students prepared a Mediterranean-themed meal, with falafel, a vegetarian dish made with chickpeas, chopped vegetable and yogurt salad and chicken made with a mixture of spices.
“(I like to cook) maybe like vegan stuff, but any new dishes are really fun to make, because they’re new experiences,” Medhin said.
Dividing up the work to make the meal, each student – like cooks in a restaurant kitchen – had a specific job to do. Like bees in a hive, students swerved around the kitchen classroom space within Harrisonburg High School.
“There’s a recipe and every one of us has a task and we just read the recipe,” said Dennis Duarte, a rising HHS senior in the Emerging Chefs program.
Some of the students chopped vegetables for the yogurt sauce, others cleaned chicken pieces and others blended spices for the falafel.
During the week, the students go on field trips, like a scavenger hunt at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market.
One of the first programs of On the Road — created over seven years ago — Natalie Aleman, a rising junior at Harrisonburg High School, said she has been involved with the Emerging Chefs program since she was in the fifth grade.
“It’s different now. I used to, I was thinking of becoming a little chef, own a little (restaurant,) getting a whole lot of experience in it,” Aleman said. “Since I joined a program called JROTC, that got me more into the military.”
All of the programs at On the Road are educational by nature. Kids can sign up for extended programs that meet after school for weeks on end, according to On the Road President and Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed.
“This is one of our staple programs,” Reed said. “It was one of our first career enrichments and our most popular.”
William Gutierez, rising freshman at HHS, is in the program because he is an aspiring chef.
“What I want to do for the future, is I want to save up money for a food truck. And then when I get a food truck, I’m going to save up for a restaurant and own a restaurant,” Gutierez said.
Not just a program for students who want to become career chefs, many students, like rising freshman at HHS Samuel Abebe, said they simply want to learn to cook for themselves and their families.
“I just want to cook,” Abebe said.
“A lot of these kids, they took it home,” Reed said. “This program gives them the skills to be independent.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/program-teaches-emerging-chefs-food-justice-cooking-skills/2022/07/30/c7fd14c0-1007-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | 2022-07-30T14:04:46 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/program-teaches-emerging-chefs-food-justice-cooking-skills/2022/07/30/c7fd14c0-1007-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html |
DANVILLE,Va. – Danville police said at approximately 3:48 Saturday morning, investigators went to the 700 block of Stokes Street for calls of a person being shot. Officers found 19-year-old Danville native Ja’Quise De’Juan Beard on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound. Beard was treated at the scene and taken to SOVAH Danville Emergency Room where he was later died.
A 24-year-old female from Danville has a non-life-threatening wound and was taken for medical treatment as well.
Detectives said the unknown suspects in this incident approached the victims in a vehicle and shot multiple rounds from the vehicle toward the victims as they were at the front of a residence in the 700 block of Stokes Street. This appeared to be a targeted incident and not a random act.
Members of the Danville Police Department Investigative Bureau are working the case and ask that any citizens with video surveillance cameras in the area of Stokes Street and surrounding areas to please contact the department.
Also, anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of the suspects in this case are asked to contact the Danville Police Department through any of the available platforms to include calling the patrol office at 434-799-6510, | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/30/danville-police-investigates-early-morning-homicide/ | 2022-07-30T14:14:29 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/30/danville-police-investigates-early-morning-homicide/ |
How many monkeypox cases are in Arizona? What to know about the virus and how to get the vaccine
The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. The recommendation comes after outbreaks across the global community have caused many to take the virus more seriously.
That includes Arizona. The United States has seen a steady increase in reported cases over the course of the summer now almost reaching 5,000 confirmed cases nationally.
The rise in cases has led the Biden administration to announce that an additional 780,000 doses of the vaccine will be available Friday. Those doses will add to the 300,000 doses distributed this month, bringing the total to 1.1 million.
Here is what you need to know about the monkeypox virus, vaccine and how to stay safe.
What is monkeypox and how do you get it?
Monkeypox is not a new virus. It was discovered in 1958 in a colony of monkeys that were being researched on. Though it's named "monkeypox" the actual origins of the virus are actually not clear.
The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970. The virus has since then shown up mostly in central and western African countries where it is an endemic, meaning it has persistently infected people but has not been a huge cause of alarm. Before 2022, infections outside of this region of the world have largely been due to international travel.
The monkeypox virus is similar to smallpox, both being from the same family of the variola virus. Symptoms for monkeypox are milder than smallpox and rarely fatal.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
If you have been looking up what monkeypox is you have probably come across images of individuals with lesions like blisters and rashes on their bodies. But there are other things to look out for as well.
Symptoms for monkeypox are similar to those seen in smallpox.
Here are the most common symptoms the CDC has outlined:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches and backache
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Chills
- Exhaustion
- Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)
- A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appear on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.
The symptoms may not always be noticeable and you may not experience everything listed above. In some cases, these lesions have been reported as very painful and potentially scarring.
How does monkeypox spread?
There are multiple ways that this virus has been observed spread, mainly through physical contact and respiratory droplets. Monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
Person-to-person contact through rashes, scabs or fluids are examples of potential spread. Touching items that were previously been touched by infected rashes or fluids can also spread the virus.
Contact with infected animals is another way the virus spreads. Being scratched or bitten by an infected animal or by consuming products from an infected animal.
How to avoid monkeypox
Preventing the spread of monkeypox is similar to what we have been doing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Washing your hands after coming in contact with someone, wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces and staying home when you are sick are the best ways to stay safe.
Is monkeypox an std?
There's been a number of outbreaks across the country that were traced to LGBTQIA+ sexually active men. This has led some to think that this is a sexually transmitted disease.
However, this is not the case.
The monkeypox virus is not classified as an STI, but due to the close contact during sex through which we know monkeypox can be spread outbreaks have occurred.
Classifying this virus can present a false sense of security. In an interview with Healthline, Dr. Michelle Forcier a clinician with FOLX Health explains that misinformation on how the virus is spread is harmful towards gay and bisexual men.
“The monkeypox rumors are harmful because they isolate and seem to ‘blame’ a particular group of persons for spreading this infection,” Forcier says. “Calling the monkeypox virus an STI and linking it to our culture’s view of sex as scary or shameful may keep persons exposed or infected from getting medical attention.”
How many cases of monkeypox have there been in Arizona?
The CDC has reported 50 total cases of the monkeypox virus in Arizona. A total of 4,907 cases have been confirmed across the United States.
You can see the total case count using the CDC's mapping tool here.
As of July 28, 2022, there have been a total of 32 confirmed case of monkeypox. An additional 15 cases are noted as probable by the Maricopa County of Department of Public Health.
The first confirmed case of the virus was reported back on June 7.
More:More than 2,000 monkeypox vaccine doses given in Maricopa County
Is there a vaccine for monkeypox?
Heathcare professionals are currently combatting the monkeypox virus by inoculating communities at most risk. Across Arizona approximately 2,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered with more vaccine drives scheduled for the following weeks.
The JYNEEOS vaccine also known as Imvamune or Imvanex has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for preventing the monkeypox virus. A second vaccine ACAM2000 for use against the smallpox virus has also been made available for use against monkeypox.
To be fully vaccinated with JYNNEOS you must get two doses with four weeks in between each one. Innoculation occurs two weeks after the second dose.
More:More than 2,000 monkeypox vaccine doses given in Maricopa County; more vaccination events scheduled
Sonia Singh of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health says that the county has administered more than 2,100 doses from an allocation of 2,900 vaccines. There currently is a limited supply of the vaccine, but more is expected to be made available in the coming weeks.
Where can I get the monkeypox vaccine in Arizona?
Vaccine eligibility is extremely limited at the moment. The vaccine is being offered to groups who are at higher risk to being exposed.
The Maricopa County Health Department will be hosting two vaccination drives in Phoenix in the next week. On Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maricopa County Public Health Clinic located at 1645 E. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix. MCDPH will be hosting two vaccination drives in Phoenix in the next week. On Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maricopa County Public Health Clinic located at 1645 E. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix.
In an interview with The Arizona Republic's health reporter Stephanie Innes, Dr. Nick Staab a medical epidemiologist for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said, "Ideally, with more vaccine supply, we'll be able to give this to individuals who are at high risk but who have not necessarily been in contact with a case. That's often referred to as pre-exposure prophylaxis."
More:Monkeypox vaccine's limited supply concerns health officials as cases rise in Arizona
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is handling the current doses of the vaccines. Here are the guidelines for who they are making vaccines available to:
- Individuals who identify as:
- Gay or bisexual men OR
- Other (cis or trans) men OR
- Trans women
and who have
- intimate or sexual contact with other men in a social or sexual venue OR
- multiple or anonymous partners OR
- Anyone who shares a household with a person who tested positive for monkeypox
Filling out this form from Maricopa County Health will let them know you are interested in receiving this vaccine. They stress that, "As there is a limited supply, completing this survey is not a guarantee of receiving a vaccine".
Have questions about monkeypox (or anything else)? Tell us what questions we should answer next with this form.
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Secretary Haaland moves to strike a word offensive to Indigenous people from 600-plus site names
More than 660 geographic features across the U.S. — nearly 70 in Arizona — include in their name a word considered derogatory and offensive toward Indigenous people, and now Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is seeking to remove the word.
Last November, Haaland issued an order declaring the word a derogatory term. She implemented procedures to remove it from federal usage and directed a newly created task force to identify the uses of the word on geographic locations. The task force finished its review this month and delivered the list to the secretary.
“I am grateful to the Derogatory Geographic Names Task Force for their work to ensure that racist names like sq--- no longer have a place on our federal lands," Haaland said in a written statement. "I look forward to the results of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names vote, and to implement changes as soon as is reasonable."
The word was commonly used for years, found not only on geographic sites, but in older western movies, and even the 1953 Disney animated movie "Peter Pan." It was long used as an alternate name for the Navajo Enemy Way ceremony.
But it is considered derogatory and has historically been used as an offensive ethnic, racial and sexist slur, particularly for Indigenous women.
In 2003, Arizona renamed one of the most visible landmarks in the metro Phoenix area, which had for years used the word. Then-Gov. Janet Napolitano lobbied to rename the mountain Piestewa Peak, after Army Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa, a Hopi citizen and the first woman killed in the Iraq war. The state's geographic names board voted 5-1 for the change.
There are nearly 70 other places in Arizona that use the derogatory word, with locations in Maricopa, Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Navajo, Santa Cruz and Yavapai counties.
In Phoenix:Council comes together to change the names of streets with names considered offensive
Geographic names board will vote
Davina Smith, who is from Monument Valley, Utah, and works as the tribal liaison coordinator with the National Park Conservations Association, said the word needed to be changed a long time ago.
“If we look at the historical context it goes back east, when that word was associated with a female’s parts,” said Smith, who is running for Utah State House of Representatives in District 69. “We definitely had Europeans come into this land and made that word into a derogatory word.”
In her order last year, Haaland noted that the Department of the Interior is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands, and would direct the Board on Geographic Names to replace it on the many geographic features with the word in their name.
In February, the department launched a public comment period to provide feedback and review recommended replacement names. The task force received more than 6,600 comments from the public, with an additional 300 comments gained through nation-to-nation consultations.
The task force this week provided replacement name recommendations to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The board is expected to vote on the task force recommendations in September, at which point a final list will be published.
'It's another form of healing'
Smith, who is a board member for the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners and co-founder of Women of Bears Ears, said there are eight locations in the San Juan County, Utah, area that bear the derogatory word, including valleys, lakes, springs and even a rock. Near Grand Staircase she found six locations and even a plant having the name of the derogatory word.
She has reached out to the Utah Department of Indian Affairs and awaits the next steps on what to do to get rid of the name at these sites.
“My end goal is that we can get tribes that are connected to these areas and come up with names that have support,” said Smith. “It's another form of healing. We talk about Bears Ears of land, and I feel this is another form of healing to rename them in a positive way.”
The Navajo Enemy Way ceremony, which takes place in the summer, has used the derogatory word as an alternate name, but that has recently changed for the most part. Rather than calling it by the derogatory name, as it was referred to for decades, people are now referring to it as Nidaa'.
“Everything we are starting to realize as derogatory, we also have to make those changes,” said Smith. “I think with all these words, we need to take an initiative and recreate it into a positive matter and that’s what I try to do as much as possible.”
Removing offensive words:Phoenix renames two streets after consulting with the public
When it comes to Disney's "Peter Pan." the word lives on, although a content advisory notice is in place for anyone watching, warning them of negative and racist depictions. The studio said it chose to acknowledge it and learn from it rather than remove it.
Smith said when she comes across non-Native people who tell her "that's just a word. You all use it," Smith disagrees and responds with, “I don’t use it. We don't use it. It’s you all that have been using it.”
“I think when they finally understand the context or the history of how it came about,” said Smith, “they’re like ‘oh gosh.’ It's about educating and letting people know these are the words that need to be removed.”
In addition to the replacement name suggestions to the geographic names board, the Interior Department has also recommended an additional review for seven of the 660 features. The seven locations are considered unincorporated populated places.
Noting that there are unique concerns with renaming these sites, the board will seek out additional review from the local communities and stakeholders before making a final determination.
The Task Force is currently considering the seven sites for additional review in Alaska, California, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.
"I think if we can get a least one person to understand, then that person can relay that message and it will keep going on in a respectful matter," said Smith. "For me I will continue to educate people and let them know this is not how we are identified, this is not what we call our women. It will be huge once we get these name changes."
Arlyssa Becenti covers Indigenous affairs for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. Send ideas and tips to arlyssa.becenti@arizonarepublic.com.
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Avondale's search for a city manager narrows from 41 applicants to 3 finalists
Avondale's hunt for a new city manager is down to three finalists — all currently working in other Arizona cities.
The finalists include:
- Cottonwood City Manager Ron Corbin.
- Prescott City Manager Michael Lamar.
- Scottsdale Assistant City Manager Brent Stockwell.
Avondale is looking for a new top executive after the City Council fired former City Manager Charles Montoya two days before Christmas, citing a list of reasons that included improper tuition reimbursements and not living in the city. Montoya has pushed back on those claims. He filed a notice of claim against the city seeking nearly $6.9 million, asserting the city breached his contract and defamed him.
What's coming: Avondale lands eateries, apartments and amenities at the BLVD
41 applie for top job
Avondale's search launched six months ago. The council selected finalists from a pool of 41 applicants.
Avondale is a suburb southwest of Phoenix with about 90,000 residents.
Corbin has led Cottonwood, a city of just more than 12,000 residents, since 2019, according to his LinkedIn account.
Michael Lamar became the city manager of Prescott, which has more than 43,000 residents, in 2016. He also was a city manager in Trenton, Florida and a county manager in Morgan County, Georgia.
Brent Stockwell is an assistant city manager in Scottsdale, which has more than 255,000 residents.
Meet the finalists on Aug. 10
Avondale will host a "Meet the Candidates" event from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Each candidate will make presentations on the hour and be available for questions and conversation with the public. The council will begin formal interviews at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Reach the reporter at endia.fontanez@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @EndiaRain.
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XENIA — Rental e-scooters may be popping up in downtown Xenia soon.
City council Thursday authorized an agreement with Los Angeles-based scooter rental company Bird to bring a fleet of “low speed micromobility devices” for use in the city and on local bike paths.
Scooters are expected to provide an “affordable, low-impact mobility option for residents and visitors,” and may provide a small economic boost to downtown and nearby business districts, according to city documents, as well as the city’s bike paths.
Bird is interested in expanding in the local area as it just opened up operations in Springfield, said City Planner Brian Forschner. The company was drawn to Xenia because of its extensive network of bike paths and its historic downtown.
“We are committed to helping people replace car trips with eco-friendly and efficient trips powered by micromobility,” a representative of Bird said via email. “Xenia seemed like a natural place for us to partner with the city and its residents to help minimize use of cars and to help encourage a mode shift to transportation alternatives that have lower carbon emissions.”
It’s unknown currently how many scooters will be available in the downtown area, Forschner said. A launch date has not yet been set.
Bird scooters can be accessed through a smartphone app. Costs for rides vary by location.
Bird’s Community Pricing Program offers a 50% discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans, and senior citizens.
Bird also offers two free 30-minute rides per day to healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Eligible riders will receive those free rides for “as long as it takes to help our communities to recover from this global health crisis,” per the company’s website.
Dayton, Kettering and Columbus are among local cities that allow shared mobility devices like e-scooters. Others, like Beavercreek, Centerville and Oakwood have banned them, citing “visual clutter” and safety concerns.
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Lincoln Public Schools is entering its fourth pandemic school year, but the playbook officials are using to navigate COVID-19 this fall reflects a district that has learned to live with the virus.
On Friday, new Superintendent Paul Gausman unveiled the district's return-to-school plan, which spells out its pandemic procedures for the upcoming school year.
Paul Gausman
Journal Star file photo
Students return to the classroom Aug. 15.
Gausman on Tuesday previewed release of the outline, saying the district would move ahead with any masking requirements on a building, program or classroom level.
After a school year of revolving rules surrounding masking, the superintendent said Friday he sees the new "targeted approach" as the way forward.
"I do suspect that this is the new normal for us for the time being," he said.
LPS worked in consultation with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department to develop the new plan, which is relatively unchanged from the fourth quarter of last school year.
Other highlights include the way LPS notifies parents about COVID-19 cases in their child's schools. Previously, that information was emailed to families, but now it will be available as part of the district's online dashboard.
Staff and students will be asked to follow the same quarantine and isolation restrictions, which were loosened last winter just as a surge of cases driven by the omicron variant hit LPS particularly hard.
Those who test positive for COVID-19 are expected to stay home for five days from the date symptoms appear or the date the test was taken. Individuals who test positive can return on Day 6 if they're fever-free and symptoms have improved and wear a mask for five more days.
Students or staff identified as a close contact — someone who was within 6 feet of a positive case for 15 or more minutes — are expected to get tested and wear a mask for 10 days after the contact.
Gausman said the district does not have data on vaccinations to use in making masking decisions across the district should there be an outbreak. LPS does not ask for staff members' vaccination status, and parents are not required to report their child's COVID-19 vaccine status.
Universal masking, however, is not out of the question if conditions change, Gausman said.
"I wouldn't rule anything out at this time," he said. "If a strain comes forward that's a real change for us, we'll make the right decisions as counseled by the Health Department."
Breaking down Lincoln's public schools: Enrollment, test scores and more
Adams
Adams Elementary: 7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Enrollment : 776 students
77.9% white, 2.3% Black or African American, 9.6% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, 5.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 8.6% free, 2.3% reduced
Gifted students: 10.4%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 73 language arts; 76 math
LPS
Arnold
Arnold Elementary: 5000 Mike Scholl St.
Enrollment: 742 students
57.1% white, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 19.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 46.7% free, 12.7% reduced
Gifted: 2.8%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 32 math
LPS
Beattie
Beattie Elementary: 1901 Calvert St.
Enrollment: 368 students
73.6% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic/Latino, 13.3% two or more races
Free or reduced-price lunch participation: 25.3% free, 8.2% reduced price
Gifted: 6.0%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 55 math
LPS
Belmont
Belmont Elementary: 3425 N. 14th St.
Enrollment: 829 students
42.4% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 15.7% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 26.9% Hispanic/Latino, 11.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 67.5% free, 11.0% reduced
Gifted: 3.7%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 34 math
LPS
Brownell
Brownell Elementary: 6000 Aylesworth Ave.
Enrollment: 320 students
65.9% white, 4.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic/Latino, 14.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 45.2% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 2.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 50 language arts, 37 math
LPS
Calvert
Calvert Elementary: 3709 S. 46th St.
Enrollment: 361 students
62.9% white, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 12.0% Hispanic/Latino, 15.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 45.7% free, 6.7% reduced
Gifted: 11.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 47 language arts, 31 math
LPS
Campbell
Campbell Elementary: 2200 Dodge St.
Enrollment: 591 students
46.6% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic/Latino, 10.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 59.4% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 4.2%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 38 language arts, 34 math
LPS
Cavett
Cavett Elementary: 7701 S. 36th St.
Enrollment: 580 students
77.0% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.9% Black or African American, 4.0% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 6.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.4% free, 3.6% reduced
Gifted: 13.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 69 math
LPS
Clinton
Clinton Elementary: 1520 N. 29th St.
Enrollment: 392 students
39.2% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 24.3% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic/Latino, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 81.2% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 3.6%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 30 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Eastridge
Eastridge Elementary: 6245 L St.
Enrollment: 291 students
72.9% white, 1.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.5% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, 10.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.8% free, 10.0% reduced
Gifted: 7.9%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 51 math
LPS
Elliott
Elliott Elementary: 225 S. 25th St.
Enrollment: 383 students
23.3% white, 1.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.7% Black or African American, 12.8% Asian, 33.7% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 14.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 76.4% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 4.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 42 language arts, 35 math
LPS
Everett
Everett Elementary: 1123 C St.
Enrollment: 374 students
27.8% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.5% Black or African American, 9.9% Asian, 40.4% Hispanic/Latino, 7.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 73.7% free, 8.7% reduced
Gifted: 5.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 24 math
LPS
Fredstrom
Fredstrom Elementary, 5700 N.W. 10th St.
Enrollment: 437 students
74.0% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.7% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 10.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.3% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 52 language arts, 54 math
LPS
Hartley
Hartley Elementary, 730 N. 33rd St.
Enrollment: 339 students
37.5% white, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.5% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 25.9% Hispanic/Latino, 1.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 71.5% free, 9.4% reduced
Gifted: 3.2%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 38 language arts, 28 math
LPS
Hill
Hill Elementary , 5230 Tipperary Trail
Enrollment: 449 students
72.2% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.8% Black or African American, 5.3% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, 7.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 24.0% free, 5.0% reduced
Gifted: 10.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 59 math
LPS
Holmes
Holmes Elementary , 5230 Sumner St.
Enrollment: 393 students
70.7% white, 3.5% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 37.1% free, 7.0% reduced
Gifted: 11.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 61 language arts, 47 math
LPS
Humann
Humann Elementary, 6720 Rockwood Lane
Enrollment: 564 students
78.8% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, 9.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 23.9% free, 4.0% reduced
Gifted: 16.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 72 language arts, 67 math
LPS
Huntington
Huntington Elementary , 2900 N. 46th St.
Enrollment: 370 students
45.0% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 12.0% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic/Latino, 16.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 67.0% free, 14.1% reduced
Gifted: 4.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 23 math
LPS
Kahoa
Kahoa Elementary, 7700 Leighton Ave.
Enrollment: 537 students
78.8% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic/Latino, 7.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.9% free, 7.3% reduced
Gifted: 6.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 66 language arts, 64 math
LPS
Kloefkorn
Kloefkorn Elementary, 6601 Glass Ridge Drive
Enrollment: 488 students
83.7% white, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.5% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, 4.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 6.2% free, 2.0% reduced
Gifted: 11.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 77 language arts, 72 math
LPS
Kooser
Kooser Elementary, 7301 N. 13th St.
Enrollment: 821 students
63.5% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.6% Black or African American, 11.9% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 30.0% free, 8.3% reduced
Gifted: 2.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Lakeview
Lakeview Elementary, 300 Capitol Beach Blvd.
Enrollment: 400 students
53.0% white, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.3% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 22.8% Hispanic/Latino, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 57.0% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 1.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 35 language arts, 29 math
LPS
Maxey
Maxey Elementary, 5200 S. 75th St.
Enrollment: 683 students
75.9% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.2% Black or African American, 13.5% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 5.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.6% free, 3.4% reduced
Gifted: 10.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 69 math
LPS
McPhee
McPhee Elementary, 820 Goodhue Blvd.
Enrollment: 304 students
26.8% white, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 16.3% Black or African American, 12.7% Asian, 35.9% Hispanic/Latino and 6.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 77.2% free, 6.9% reduced
Gifted: 4.0%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 22 math
LPS
Meadow Lane
Meadow Lane Elementary, 7200 Vine St.
Enrollment: 620 students
72.1% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic/Latino, 8.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 33.6% free, 8.1% reduced
Gifted: 8.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 51 language arts, 39 math
LPS
Morley
Morley Elementary, 6800 Monterey Drive
Enrollment: 421 students
78.1% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 20.2% free, 5.5% reduced
Gifted: 15.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 69 language arts, 56 math
LPS
Norwood Park
Norwood Park Elementary, 4710 N. 72nd St.
Enrollment: 238 students
68.0% white, 4.4% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic/Latino, 6.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 46.6% free, 15.0% reduced
Gifted: 4.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 43 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Pershing
Pershing Elementary, 6402 Judson St.
Enrollment: 430 students
57.5% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.6% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic/Latino, 11.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 54.5% free, 12.7% reduced
Gifted: 4.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 49 language arts, 50 math
LPS
Prescott
Prescott Elementary, 1930 S. 20th St.
Enrollment: 492 students
44.9% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.8% Black or African American, 7.3% Asian, 18.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 13.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 51.2% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 52 language arts, 36 math
LPS
Pyrtle
Pyrtle Elementary, 721 Cottonwood Drive
Enrollment: 454 students
78.9% white, 1.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic/Latino, 6.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 17.3% free, 3.6% reduced
Gifted: 17.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 68 language arts, 60 math
LPS
Randolph
Randolph Elementary, 1024 S. 37th St.
Enrollment: 428 students
61.4% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.6% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-lunch participation: 45.6% free, 8.9% reduced
Gifted: 3.0%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 53 language arts, 40 math
LPS
Riley
Riley Elementary, 5021 Orchard St.
Enrollment: 321 students
49.5% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.9% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 22.7% Hispanic/Latino, 16.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 55.1% free, 10.0% reduced
Gifted: 5.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 42 math
LPS
Roper
Roper Elementary, 2323 S. Coddington
Enrollment: 803 students
53.5% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.9% Black or African American, 6.9% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic/Latino, 8.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 40.0% free, 10.4% reduced
Gifted: 6.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 46 math
LPS
Rousseau
Rousseau Elementary, 3701 S 33rd St.
Enrollment: 531 students
72.9% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.0% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.7% free, 8.4% reduced
Gifted: 14.7%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 68 language arts, 63 math
LPS
Saratoga
Saratoga Elementary, 2215 S. 13th St.
Enrollment: 235 students
48.5% white, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.8% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 26.2% Hispanic/Latino, 12.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 61.7% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 5.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 25 math
LPS
Sheridan
Sheridan Elementary, 3100 Plymouth Ave.
Enrollment: 407 students
86.0% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, 6.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 12.0% free, 5.2% reduced
Gifted: 17.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 74 language arts, 64 math
LPS
West Lincoln
West Lincoln Elementary, 630 W. Dawes Ave.
Enrollment: 505 students
37.0% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.7% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 41.2% Hispanic, 9.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 72.1% free, 10.3% reduced
Gifted: 3.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 29 math
LPS
Wysong
Wysong Elementary, 7901 Blanchard Blvd.
Enrollment: 684 students
89.9% white, 0.1% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic/Latino, 3.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 3.9% free, 1.5% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 75 language arts, 68 math
LPS
Zeman
Zeman Elementary, 4900 S. 52nd St.
Enrollment: 440 students
63.0% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.8% Black or African American, 3.0% Asian, 16.1% Hispanic/Latino, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 29.5% free, 9.3% reduced
Gifted: 3.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 58 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Culler
Culler Middle School, 5201 Vine St.
Enrollment: 708 students
39.4% white, 1.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.7% Black or African American, 7.1% Asian, 27.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 60.9% free, 9.3% reduced
Gifted: 8.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Dawes
Dawes Middle School, 5130 Colfax Ave.
Enrollment: 398 students
55.0% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.3% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian, 19.8% Hispanic/Latino, 14.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 53.3% free, 13.1% reduced
Gifted: 10.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 32 math
LPS
Goodrich
Goodrich Middle School, 4600 Lewis Ave.
Enrollment: 818 students
42.9% white, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.0% Black or African American, 4.0% Asian, 29.5% Hispanic/Latino, 9.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 61.6% free, 11.1% reduced
Gifted: 9.7%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 38 math
LPS
Irving
Irving Middle School, 2745 S. 22nd St.
Enrollment: 910 students
62.7% white, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.5% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, 12.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 35.4% free, 8.1% reduced
Gifted: 26.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Lefler
Lefler Middle School, 1100 S. 48th St.
Enrollment: 558 students
57.9% white, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.5% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 43.7% free, 12.0% reduced
Gifted: 13.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 45 language arts, 45 math
LPS
Lux
Lux Middle School, 7800 High St.
Enrollment: 789 students
80.0% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.5% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 28.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 66 language arts, 68 math
LPS
Mickle
Mickle Middle School, 2500 N. 67th St.
Enrollment: 719 students
70.9% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, 12.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 34.9% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 17.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 53 math
LPS
Moore
Moore Middle School, 8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Enrollment: 646 students
86.4% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.6% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic/Latino, 4.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 7.0% free, 2.3% reduced
Gifted: 27.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 69 language arts, 78 math
LPS
Park
Park Middle School, 855 S. Eighth St.
Enrollment: 833 students
41.2% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.9% Black or African American, 6.7% Asian, 30.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 55.8% free, 10.4% reduced
Gifted: 9.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 37 math
LPS
Pound
Pound Middle School, 4740 S. 45th St.
Enrollment: 700 students
67.6% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.6% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.7% free, 8.6% reduced
Gifted: 22.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 60 math
LPS
Schoo
Schoo Middle School, 700 Penrose Drive
Enrollment: 898 students
63.9% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.2% Black or African American, 5.0% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 30.3% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 15.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 50 language arts, 48 math
LPS
Scott
Scott Middle School, 2200 Pine Lake Road
Enrollment: 1,182 students
77.7% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.2% Black or African American, 4.6% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic/Latino, 7.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 13.1% free, 4.3% reduced
Gifted: 30.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 65 language arts, 70 math
LPS
East
East High School, 1000 S. 70th St.
Enrollment: 2,250 students
78.7% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.2% Black or African American, 4.6% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic/Latino, 5.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 14.6% free, 5.3% reduced
Gifted: 24.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 58 math, 63 science
LPS
Lincoln High
Lincoln High School, 2229 J St.
Enrollment: 2,320 students
42.6% white, 1.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.9% Black or African American, 8.9% Asian, 23.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 47.5% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 15.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 34 math, 34 science
LPS
North Star
North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St.
Enrollment: 2,243 students
54.9% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.7% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 21.5% Hispanic/Latino, 7.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 42.1% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 10.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 29 language arts, 31 math, 34 science
LPS
Northeast
Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd St.
Enrollment: 1,869 students
59.4% white, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.7% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 17.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 10.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 49.9% free, 10.8% reduced
Gifted: 10.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 30 math, 34 science
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Southeast
Southeast High School, 2930 S. 37th St.
Enrollment: 1,980 students
73.4% white, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.8% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.1% free, 7.6% reduced
Gifted: 22.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 49 language arts, 48 math, 53 science
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Southwest
Southwest High School, 7001 S. 14th St.
Enrollment: 2,196 students
76.8% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 9.6% Hispanic/Latino, 5.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 17.7% free, 5.1% reduced
Gifted: 24.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 62 language arts, 58 math, 64 science
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Leland Drew King, an Atlanta-based architectural model builder and third-eldest son of celebrated civil rights attorney C. B. King died of natural causes recently at his southwest Atlanta home. He was 66.
ATLANTA -- Leland Drew King, an Atlanta-based architectural model builder and third-eldest son of celebrated civil rights attorney C. B. King died of natural causes recently at his southwest Atlanta home. He was 66.
King was a pioneering architectural model builder, spending his last 30 years with architect and real estate developer John Portman, who designed much of Atlanta's downtown skyline.
"Leland was one of a very few black architectural builders in this country, and was a master at what he did," Scott Washington, a fellow architectural model builder who worked with King at Portman and spoke at his memorial service at the Woodruff Arts Center, said. "He was a pioneer and the best of the best."
Born April 29, 1956, in segregated Albany, King was a member of a prominent civil rights family. His father represented scores of civil rights activists during the Albany Movement, including Martin Luther King Jr.
"Lee watched Dad practice law, become the first black in the state to run for Congress in '64, and the first ever to run for governor in '70," said Clennon King, the youngest of King's four siblings. "But his passion wasn't politics or law, but form and design. He spoke not with words but through his hands."
Throughout childhood, King built model airplanes, cages for his cockatiels and a holding pen for his pet boa. In 1988 when his father died, King built his coffin with his sister on the back porch of the funeral home.
King left Albany at age 15, heading to New England to attend The Putney School in Putney, Vt. He joined fellow students in designing and building the school's art building.
After graduation, King prepared to follow in his father's footsteps, initially majoring in political science at Boston University, before dropping out after his junior year. He spent three years struggling for direction, supporting himself as a short-order cook, a janitor and dorm head.
In 1982, he resumed focusing on his passion, attending architecture school at San Francisco-based Cogswell College, now a part of the University of California at Davis, and later Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee.
King worked during academic breaks and after class at multiple professional architectural model shops, among whose biggest clients were Portman Architects. The firm recruited King in the early '90s, where he spent nearly 30 years building models for Portman and his real estate and development projects around the globe.
King's memorial service was held July 23 at the Woodruff Arts Center Twelve-Eighty restaurant, across from the High Museum in Midtown Atlanta.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Priscilla Hubbard King, and siblings, attorney C.B. King Jr. of Albany; Kenyan D. King of Houston; Peggy King Jorde of Englewood, N.J., and Clennon L. King of Albany.
In lieu of flowers, King's family asks that nonprofit contributions be made to the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Foundation. Checks can be mailed directly to NOMA Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 7406, 421 8th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10116.
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Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 12,037 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 4,718 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 10,681 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 158 cfs
Jackson Lake is 42% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 56% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 26% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 43% of capacity.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Friday that the state finished the fiscal year with a $1.4 billion surplus.
Little said Idahoans can “expect more tax cuts and additional investments,” without giving many details other than “education investments will continue to top the list of his legislative and budget priorities moving forward.”
Last year, the Idaho Legislature cut personal and corporate income taxes and issued tax rebates, totaling $600 million.
Most of that money went to the wealthiest. Granted, that’s because they paid more in income taxes. Still, it’s not the best way to return tax money to those who need it most.
So here are three better ways we can use that $1.4 billion surplus:
Eliminate the grocery tax. Idaho’s grocery tax credit is not nearly big enough, and Idaho legislators passed a paltry increase in the credit that is too little, too late, literally. It’s still not enough to offset a typical grocery bill and won’t take effect until next year.
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The argument for not eliminating it is that it would take too much of a bite out of the budget. It’s peak hypocrisy coming from a body that wants to constrain city and county budgets, while at the same time is unwilling to cut a tax because it says it will constrain its budget.
Pay off school construction debt. Idaho school districts are carrying hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars in debt issued to build new schools. All of that debt is on property tax bills.
Using some of the surplus to pay school debt addresses a couple of issues at the same time.
Increased residential property values have meant increased residential property taxes, one of the top concerns among many Idahoans. Paying off a chunk of the debt would immediately reduce property taxes.
Some may not realize how big of a chunk school building construction debt is on their property tax bill. About one-quarter of the property tax bill in Eagle goes to the West Ada School District, much of which goes to paying off the bonds used to build all the new schools in that booming district. (Another gentle reminder that Idaho doesn’t allow impact fees to be used for school districts).
Second, because it’s still not certain that Idaho’s budget surplus isn’t being propped up still by federal coronavirus relief money, it’s wise not to use all of the surplus money for ongoing expenses, but instead on one-time expenses. Paying off some school construction bonds checks that box.
Little already understands the importance of paying off debt. He did it last year by using surplus money to pay off state building debt. That reduces the principal and saves on interest payments for years to come. We should do the same for school buildings.
Increase public education funding. This also offers property tax relief because dozens of Idaho school districts are operating on more than $200 million in supplemental levies, which are paid for by property taxes. If the state can increase public education funding to a level that can wean some of these districts off supplemental levies, property tax payers benefit. That’s not to mention the benefits of having a stronger public education system.
When Little shares his ideas for “investments” and “tax relief,” I hope he takes these ideas into consideration. If not, then it’s up to Idaho legislators to provide truly meaningful tax relief. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-how-should-idaho-use-1-4-billion-surplus-here-are-three-ways-to/article_f8e31a30-0e9f-11ed-bf8a-67e7062b3778.html | 2022-07-30T14:45:28 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-how-should-idaho-use-1-4-billion-surplus-here-are-three-ways-to/article_f8e31a30-0e9f-11ed-bf8a-67e7062b3778.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If your child still has not received their back-to-school immunizations, here is an opportunity for them to do so.
Dallas County Health and Human Services are hosting a Back to School Rally on Saturday, July 30, where they will be administering free immunizations and COVID-19 vaccinations.
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“Flagstaff’s Finest Vegetable Garden Tour” will be Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour, sponsored by the Coconino County Master Gardener Association (CMGA*) and Warner’s Nursery, will feature eight gardens throughout Flagstaff.
There are four residential gardens, one micro-farm, one educational garden, one community garden and one public garden. Each garden will demonstrate the challenges of our unique environment.
The public garden, located at the Olivia White Hospice Home, is a Flagstaff treasure. This garden oasis is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It has been a collaboration between Northland Hospice, CMGA, and many community partners. The unique vegetable gardens are enclosed in attractive animal-proof wooden cages, and there are several self-wicking beds made from recycled water totes. There are also fruit trees, raspberry bushes and grape vines. In addition, there is a Tea Garden, a Fairy Garden and a Crevice Garden. This large green space is filled with trees, native plants, and flowers, including about seventy beautiful rose bushes. Even though this garden is always open to the public, only during the tour will you have the benefit of volunteers explaining the garden.
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One of the residential gardens features beautiful xeriscaping and native plant beds with vegetables and fruit trees nestled among the other plantings. There are container gardens and raised beds, including some that are terraced to fit the terrain. A very clever rainwater collection system helps water the beds while protecting the house. There is also a greenhouse used to raise native plant starts sold at the Farmers Market.
At another residence, we have a garden host who is an expert at maintaining a large composting operation. She also teaches composting and can answer questions or set up a training session. This residence has about 1,000 square feet under cultivation. There are container gardens, in-ground gardens, and raised beds made from recycled and upscaled products. All the beds are interplanted with pollinators and companion plants.
The third residential garden is laid out in rows of vegetables interspersed with walkways. There is a wide variety of vegetables, melons, herbs and flowers. The gardener specializes in heirloom varieties, including some Ukrainian tomato cultivars. The lot is surrounded by seven heirloom apple trees. The host has an immense knowledge of vegetable varieties and the challenges of gardening in Flagstaff.
One garden, located on a historic bean farm, is decorated with antique farm equipment, reminding us of its heritage. This garden makes creative use of vintage sinks, troughs, and an old utility truck as plant containers. It has an amazing array of vegetables, flowers and fruit trees. There is also a koi pond that provides a home for birds, amphibians, and pollinators. Horses, goats, rabbits and a variety of poultry also live on the farm.
The educational garden on the tour provides a place for people of all ages to learn gardening and connect with the source of their food. This volunteer-run garden has locally adapted heritage plants, native plants, and Native American varieties. Some sections demonstrate indigenous farming techniques. The greenhouse and a large hoop house help to extend the season. A variety of composting techniques are also used to recycle garden waste.
Tickets for this event are available at Warner’s Nursery and online. They will be available at Warner’s from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on August 13 for $15. You will receive a wristband and map at the time of your admission purchase. While you are at Warner's, you can do a little shopping and have a cup of coffee at Dottie's Café. If you buy your ticket for $18 online through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/377973076647, you will receive a map and ticket through email the evening before the tour. The gardens will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.; hosts and volunteers will be on-site to show you around.
*CMGA is a nonprofit group of gardeners dedicated to teaching classes and cultivating gardens. Proceeds from the tour will fund education and improvement projects in community gardens. Each year, CMGA awards $2,000-$5,000 worth in grants.
Frank Branham is a Coconino Master Gardener with Arizona Cooperative Extension and the president of CMGA He is a retired chef and former owner of the Cottage Place Restaurant.
If you have a gardening question, email CoconinoMasterGardener@gmail.com or call the Master Gardener Hotline at 928-773-6115 and leave a message. A Master Gardener will get back to you. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/gardening-etcetera-flagstaff-s-finest-vegetable-garden-tour/article_da01a946-0f95-11ed-9d84-a7adde74dc88.html | 2022-07-30T14:58:38 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/gardening-etcetera-flagstaff-s-finest-vegetable-garden-tour/article_da01a946-0f95-11ed-9d84-a7adde74dc88.html |
The Northern Arizona volleyball team dipped into the reigning 5A Conference state championship Horizon High School team twice in filling out their 2022 freshman class with the addition of Eden Driescher in the spring.
Driescher, a 5-foot-11 opposite hitter who like her varsity teammate and current Northern Arizona classmate Keira Hall, will be making the trip north for the start of preseason camp in a couple of weeks.
"Eden is someone who was on our radar for a long time," said Lumberjacks coach Ken Murphy. "She's a really solid player and she brings a lot of enthusiasm to our team. Her primary position has been as a right side and she's always had a good arm over there. She's contributed to a lot of successful teams and we're looking forward to seeing what she can do at our level."
Dreischer and Hall were part of Horizon's 38-5 state championship team as seniors last fall. The Phoenix native starred on the right side, averaging 2.4 kills per set and hitting .375 in her final season while also adding 67 service aces to her tally.
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Her performance landed her on the Northeast Valley All-Region Honorable Mention list for the third consecutive year. Strong academically, Dreischer also earned Horizon's Scholar-Athlete award.
Dreischer was also club teammates with Hall at Revolution Volleyball Academy and together they also had championship pedigree there, helping the club reach the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship (15 American) in 2019.
Q and A
Q: What was it about NAU or NAU Volleyball that excited you when committing?
A: Since I was 9, I've always wanted to go to NAU. I'm a walk-on, so as for playing volleyball, I didn't know if I wanted to play, but I really loved the coaches. I thought it was a great time to ask them and I got on the team, so it's been really cool.
Q: Since you've always wanted to come to NAU, what was it about the university or the City of Flagstaff that gained your interest?
A: I'm originally from Phoenix and it's really dry, so I loved coming to Flagstaff and being able to breathe fresh air. NAU also has a really nice physical therapy program that I'm striving to get into.
Q: What do you bring specifically to the volleyball court?
A: I am very loud on the court. I would say I'm kind of annoying, but I love to be loud. I don't like bad vibes out there, so I try to bring happiness as much as I can.
Q: What is one word to describe you as a volleyball player?
A: I would probably say energetic.
Q: What is the one thing away from the volleyball court you're hoping to accomplish or explore over the next four years in Flagstaff?
A: I would really like to explore and prove myself since college is so new. I've always been a really high academic student and I'm going to strive to get good grades, and I also just want to have fun.
Q: You've expressed going down the physical therapy path. What is it about that field that interests you?
A: It's a way to help people. I'm a huge medical person and I can help people in this way without being grossed out by blood. I've always loved physical therapy. I've had a lot of injuries where I've had to go and it opened my eyes to how I can help people.
Q: You were high school teammates at Horizon High School with Keira Hall. How will having a familiar face alongside you help in your transition to NAU?
A: It's going to make it a 100 times easier. I've already made connections with the rest of my teammates, but having Keira here is so nice because we lean on each other when it comes to volleyball and we've played together since we were 13 years old. It's a great opportunity for both of us.
Q: What is one fun fact about yourself?
A: I like to be outdoors. Whether it's going on bicycle rides, hiking or going on walks, that's a lot of fun for me. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/q-a-with-volleyball-lumberjacks-freshman-eden-driescher/article_05f79304-0eff-11ed-b2c8-eb42371587af.html | 2022-07-30T14:58:51 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/q-a-with-volleyball-lumberjacks-freshman-eden-driescher/article_05f79304-0eff-11ed-b2c8-eb42371587af.html |
WASHINGTON — A family is grieving and a city agency is releasing a timeline regarding the death of an infant after a dispatch operator sent help to the wrong address.
The tragic events unfolded on July 3 after Shartise Schatzman and Dalante Chase called emergency services needing help for their infant daughter Sevyn Schatzman-Chase at 2:26 a.m.
According to the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), the person who called asked that help be sent to the 2100 block of Savannah Terrace in Southeast for an infant experiencing cardiac arrest.
OUC says the dispatcher who took the call verbally verified the address twice before instructing the caller on how to give the child CPR until first responders could arrive.
Shartise Schatzman and Dalante Chase did everything they could to try to save their daughter as they waited for more help to arrive.
"I was like, she's not breathing, do something, do something, do something," Schatzman said.
However, OUC says the dispatcher recorded the address incorrectly in the system as the 2100 block of Savannah Street in Southeast. The address was corrected at 2:34 a.m. in the notes section, but the dispatcher did not update the location field in the dispatch system, causing first responders to go to the wrong address.
First responders were eventually able to find the correct address and arrived to help around 2:37 a.m., more than 10 minutes after the 911 call was first received.
“I felt like nobody communicated right that night," Schatzman said.
OUC investigated the incident, reviewing first responder radio traffic, dispatching system records, audio recordings, GPS data and internal OUC personnel interviews to create a timeline.
The agency reports the dispatcher started providing CPR instructions within 59 seconds of receiving the call and continued to do so until medical units arrived.
"During cardiac arrest calls, the most important step in the chain of survival is to provide CPR instructions for the caller to perform until FEMS arrives on the scene," OUC said in a statement to WUSA9.
OUC claims the dispatch system automatically chose three available Fire and EMS units to respond to the call. All units were reportedly dispatched within 90 seconds of the call. Engine 32 was dispatched from less than half a mile away, Medic 25 was dispatched from 1.7 miles away and EMS was dispatched just over two miles away.
Eight minutes after the 911 call was placed, Engine 32 arrived at the incorrect address. OUC says Medic 25 went directly to the correct address, arriving around 2:36 a.m.
"I know I said my address multiple times, and I know I gave them the right address," Schatzman said.
When units did arrive, Sevyn was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead.
"I just want justice for my daughter, because I feel like if they had got here on time, she'd still be here," Schatzman said.
She said she first learned about the miscommunication at the Office of Unified Command from former WUSA9 journalist Dave Statter who also operates the website, Statter911.com.
“In three years, there have been eight deaths where there were delays in sending fire and EMS to help these people,” he said. “We don't know exactly why these people died. We can't say they would have lived if they got there sooner. But what is happening is fire and EMS and even police are being hampered when 911 delays sending them.”
In May, 54-year-old Joyce Robertson passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. The ambulance that was supposed to arrive with help was sent to the wrong address.
“She told me hold on the line until they get here,” Joyce's mother Patricia Robertson said.
Turns out, while Robertson waited more than 11 minutes for help the ambulance was sent to the wrong home. By the time medics got there – it was too late.
In March, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reappointed Karima Holmes, a controversial 911 call center director, a year after that Holmes left the call center that's repeatedly sent rescue crews to the wrong locations.
Statter said he believes the problems plaguing DC's Office of Unified Command are systemic.
"These mistakes can cost lives," he said. "Seconds count. In an emergency, like this when you're in cardiac arrest, seconds count and you can't afford to lose minutes."
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The United Steelworkers union said it is making progress in negotiations toward a contract with both Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel.
Union negotiators are in Pittsburgh working on new agreements that will set forth pay, benefits, workplace safety and working conditions for more than 11,000 steelworkers in Northwest Indiana.
"Our interactions with management have remained positive, and we are making progress toward our overall goal of bargaining a fair contract," USW said in an update to members. "Capital expenditure and investment in the future of our facilities is one of the most important issues we are discussing with management. Cliffs’ commitment to proactive maintenance and modernization of its USW facilities is a sharp contrast to other steel industry employers and predecessor companies."
Union locals are meeting with local plant management on plant specific issues. USW subcommitees have been making progress on issues like pensions, contract language, health care and health and safety, the union said.
"Subcommittees meet internally to develop proposals based on feedback received from the membership during plant tours, in meetings and in response to surveys," the USW said in its update to members. "They present our proposals to their management subcommittee counterparts for discussion, which generally allows plenty of time for questions, answers and resolution. In a similar manner, a management subcommittee makes proposals, and our subcommittee questions, evaluates and responds to them."
Union locals are still trying to work out a few outstanding issues with U.S. Steel's plant management.
Subcommittees also have made progress in their talks with U.S. Steel, which operates Gary Works and the Midwest Plant in Northwest Indiana. The union is focused on securing pay increases during this round of contract talks.
"Our bargaining chair, Director Mike Millsap, has made it clear to USS that we deserve fair wages, good benefits with no health care premiums and no change to our profit-sharing, among other issues," USW said in an update to members. "Negotiations require both sides to work together. This balance is often difficult, and your bargaining team works constantly to evaluate options and paths. The process works best when there is productive dialogue, and when that is the case, there’s generally less detailed information to share. It’s early in the process still, so there’s much to discuss and work left to do. We are here to bargain a fair labor agreement and fight for what our members deserve."
The USW said it would continue to work on negotiations during a meeting of the international executive board followed by the USW International Convention. It's normally held every three years and was supposed to take place in August 2020 but was rescheduled because of the coronavirus.
"The convention is constitutionally required and where our union conducts critical business, including changes to our constitution, strike and defense fund and consideration of resolutions that set our union’s priorities," the USW said in its update to members "During this time, we will continue to work on negotiations including analyzing data provided, determining what other relevant info we may need, crafting counter proposals and costing them out."
The delegates will return to Pittsburgh for bargaining Aug. 15.
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Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone.
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker made a record $1.1 billion in second-quarter adjusted net earnings or $3.86 per share. It also pulled a record second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is selling the building to a developer for $30 million in cash and also getting another downtown building valued at $75 million.
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Boxed wine is newer on the scene, and has struggled to make inroads among serious civilian wine drinkers because of its reputation as a vessel for the cheapest sludge you’d pour at a college party.
But as our team of passionate wine drinkers and evaluators discovered, its poor standing isn’t entirely fair. You can get bad wine in a box, but you can certainly get bad wine in a bottle, as well. More importantly, the reverse is also true: You can get some great wines in a box.
The Best Rosé: Vrac Vin de Pays de Méditerranée Rosé
Price: $34.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly
This is a delightfully crisp rosé that will appeal to those who like a lighter, super-drinkable wine. Though it’s on the dry side, it has enough fruity notes—cherry, grapefruit, a subtle hint of peach—to keep it from verging into skeletal territory. Its distinct minerality makes this rosé a well-balanced keeper that my colleague and fellow taster Laura describes as “good for the beach” and “a pool party wine” because it doesn’t even taste bad at warmer temperatures. Because of its salty, stoney notes, this wine tastes a bit more sophisticated than your typical, easy-drinking boxed wine, but it’s still an incredibly good value. To be clear, it’s not as complex as something you’d taste at a high-end winery. But it’s balanced, refreshing, and interesting enough to serve to friends with more cultured palates (just don’t bias them by telling them it comes in a box!).
Another One We Love (That’s Currently Sold Out): Wineberry Chateau du Chatelard Beaujolais 2018
Price: From $39.99 for 3 liters
Size: 3-liter bag-in-box
Where to buy: Astor Wines & Spirits or Drizly, or check availability
This attractive, hefty wooden box would look inviting and elegant on a sideboard at a dinner party, but more importantly, it contains a juicy, graceful Beaujolais ideal for a wide variety of situations. Notes of blackberry and currant are grounded by a dry earthiness that keeps the juice from verging into too-sweet territory. Many of our evaluators said they’d serve this at a social gathering because it’s balanced and easy to drink. One taster, who typically prefers dry, minerally whites, loved this delicate Beaujolais that tastes much more expensive than it is, though another evaluator said it was a bit too bright for his tastes. Those who prefer a softer gamay may want to look elsewhere. We’d eat just about anything with this lovely, balanced wine, but finer party foods—high-quality cheeses, salumi, roast chicken—would make for delightful pairings.
The Shape Shifter: Château Montaud Côtes de Provence Rosé
Price: $30.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: FreshDirect
This was my husband’s favorite—he said he “wouldn’t know it’s from a box.” It’s a juicy, medium-bodied wine, with a silky mouthfeel and subtle tannins. With notes of summer dew melon, strawberries, and honeysuckle, this wine is rich and complex but still easy to drink and for almost any regular rosé drinker. I can fully imagine gulping down glass after glass at a dinner party (and I, in fact, did bring this box to a friend’s house, where we drank multiple glasses alongside a delicious meal of fish tacos). This isn’t a revelatory wine, but it’s not dumb, either, making it ideal for folks who want to contemplate their wine as well as those who just want a drink without giving it too much thought. On the hottest summer evenings, when a day’s worth of sun has melted your brain into a murky, steaming puddle and you’re no longer capable of complex mental processes, this is the rosé you should reach for.
The People Pleaser: Black Box Pinot Noir 2019
Price: From $19.09 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly, FreshDirect, or Total Wine, or check availability
The top spot was a toss-up between the Chateau du Chatelard and the Black Box Pinot Noir, so let the record show that we adored this pinot almost as much as the Wineberry (though the elegant packaging of the Wineberry gives it the edge). Strawberry jam and baking spices mingle in this light-bodied, easy-to-drink red with low tannins, which provide that slightly bitter, astringent quality with a “grippy” mouthfeel that many red wines have. It’s a straightforward wine that would make an excellent choice for drinking alongside your favorite crackers and a sharper cheese, such as manchego. One reviewer said it has notes of cherry, cocoa, and clove, and that it “tastes fancy.” Another, however, mentioned that it had some sweetness that he disliked.
Put It on Ice: Les Alliés Grenache Rosé
Price: $23.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: FreshDirect
This is a creamy, full-bodied, assertively fruity wine, with raspberry, hibiscus, and plum. It’s absolutely a rosé pick for folks who enjoy a bold, slightly sweet glass; those who want their wines to be bone-dry may not like this one. You’ll want to make sure this wine gets plenty of time in the fridge, because it is not at all drinkable at warmer temperatures; on the flip side, should you ice this wine, we won’t judge. In fact, we think it calls for it. Who cares? Serve this to your most easy-going friends, and keep it far away from the snobs.
Best White Wine: Black Box Sauvignon Blanc
Price: From $19.09 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly or Total Wine, or check availability
This Sauvignon Blanc is a great party wine, the kind of drinkable white that will appeal to almost any casual wine drinker. Grapefruit, tropical fruits, and green apple dominate in this smooth, light-bodied Chilean. We’d drink this with soft triple-cream Brie or even a shrimp cocktail. One evaluator said he’d buy this wine for fun, casual gatherings such as a birthday party or a high school reunion, though others said that, while drinkable, it lacks complexity.
Best Box From Trader Joe’s: Domaine Bousquet Natural Origins Organic Malbec
Price: From $17.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly, ShopWineDirect, or Trader Joe’s
Malbecs are typically rich and heavier in body than many reds, making them popular with true red wine lovers. Our evaluators loved this wine, and though the white wine fans wouldn’t pick it up again, they admitted it’s nevertheless a delicious representation of the varietal. Cranberry, vanilla, and tobacco unite in this natural, organic wine that would taste beautiful in front of a fireplace in the dead of winter. Drink this alongside some hearty, warming beef stew—or if you’re enjoying your glass of malbec in the summer, a hamburger.
A Bolder Choice We Loved: Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: From $18.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly or Total Wine, or check availability
Another big guy, this cabernet is redolent of blackberry; cherry; firm, assertive tannins; and an undercurrent of oakiness. We’d take this camping: It has a similar warming appeal as the organic malbec but feels a bit more down-to-earth. One of our tasters said it has a lovely lingering finish. This might not be the most highbrow cab you’ve ever had, but it’s perfectly serviceable. Our ideal food pairing with this unassuming wine? An all-beef hot dog, with or without the works.
Best Sweet Wine: Bota Box Moscato
Price: From $19.99 for 3 liters
Where to buy: Drizly
While this moscato is truly very sweet, its crisp acidity and apricot flavors make it palatable instead of one-note. We’d drink this in small portions, over crushed ice, as a lovely way to round out a meal.
Other Wines We Tried
Naturally, not every wine was a winner. While the Jenny & Francois “From The Tank” Chardonnay (from $33 for 3 liters, available for purchase at Astor Wines & Spirits and Drizly) was promising—it is a favorite among Astor’s wine sellers—most of our evaluators found it sharp and almost metallic. One taster liked its “bright salinity” and “distinct minerality,” however, so if you’re drawn to particularly stony, dry whites, you might want to consider this one.
Trader Joe’s Block ‘67 Cabernet Sauvignon (from $12.99 for 3 liters, available at Trader Joe’s or through Drizly) was likable but didn’t knock anyone’s socks off. One evaluator appreciated its clove and nutmeg notes, but another said it tasted “rustic, almost homemade.”
Bandit Pinot Grigio (from $8.95 for 1 liter, available at Drizly and FreshDirect) is an inoffensive—but not especially memorable—representative of its varietal. Lemongrass, a hint of sweetness, and a zesty finish mean it’s unlikely that anyone who generally likes pinots grigios would hate this, but would they go back for more? It’s sold in an unattractive Tetra Pak, a shelf-stable carton that may be made with recycled materials but is difficult to recycle after it’s produced. Like a bottle of wine, it’s good for only a few days after opening.
Moscato’s downfall is when its sweetness overwhelms its flavors and aromas, and unfortunately, this was the case for the moscatos from Franzia (from $14 for 5 liters, available at Drizly and Walmart) and Barefoot on Tap (from $19.99 for 3 liters, available at Drizly). The Barefoot has a “weirdly sour smell,” according to multiple tasters, while the Franzia tastes like “apple juice and dive bar,” which may appeal to some tasters.
How We Evaluated These Wines
We aren’t going to lie: This was a fun story to work on. We chose some of the most popular and widely available boxed wines we could find and consulted with wine sellers at Astor Wines & Spirits and Trader Joe’s in New York City for recommendations for delicious boxed wines that are widely available.
None of our dozen panelists is a sommelier, but neither are the people most of us serve wine to in our homes. We interviewed a wine seller and a wine chemist about the advantages and disadvantages of boxed wines vs. other packaging styles. Then we each hosted wine tastings in our homes with friends and family, with whom we sniffed, swirled, tasted, discussed, and documented tasting notes and general observations about each of the 11 wines we purchased.
We judged this wine by several criteria. First, we noted its aroma. How rich and fragrant was the wine before tasting? What odors did we detect? Then we took a sip and assessed how it tasted, writing down the flavors we noticed, as well as its balance, its complexity, its brightness, and its depth. Then we considered its finish—whether the wine vanished from our palates as soon as we swallowed or whether it lingered like a welcome guest (or like an unwelcome one). We also compared it with the characteristic flavors commonly used to describe the varietal, in case it diverged from the typical pinot, cab, and so on. Finally, we asked ourselves if we would buy it, and for what occasion.
A Million and One Advantages of Boxed Wines
It lasts a long time once opened. Industry professionals have a more accurate term for boxed wine: “bag-in-box.” Most boxed wines actually come in a plastic pouch with a polyester outer layer. The bag is filled under vacuum, so there’s no air in it. This bag shrinks as you pour the wine from the spout, which keeps the wine fresher much longer than wine in a bottle, which of course stays the same size no matter how much wine you’ve drunk from it.
“Most 3-liter boxes will stay good for up to six weeks after they’ve been opened,” says Chris Leon, owner of the Brooklyn, N.Y., wine shop Leon & Son. A box is the ideal option for someone who wants merely a splash of wine here and there, he says. “I even know some wine professionals who will keep a box in the fridge for when they just want a quick glass.”
This applies only to bag-in-box wines, from which you pour via a spout, though. Bandit, which makes the pinot grigio that we tried, sells its wine in Tetra Paks, a multilayered, shelf-stable packaging that brings to mind plant milks (many of which are packaged in Tetra Paks). Like with a bottle of wine, air replaces wine as the juice is poured—so while Tetra Pak wines are shelf-stable prior to opening, they need to be consumed within a few days of cracking the seal.
It’s inexpensive. A box is economical, which makes it a great choice for parties: You can get some pretty good stuff without spending an arm and a leg if you’re having a ton of people over. Unfortunately, many wine drinkers have been taught to equate price to quality. “I think the thing that gets in the way of people’s perception of boxed wine is that it can be really inexpensive,” Leon says. Per ounce, it can cost half as much as what you’d get in a glass bottle, and it can still be quality wine, he says.
This is partly because glass is more expensive, he says. It’s also more difficult to ship: Glass is much heavier than plastic and cardboard, and takes up more space than a box, which can be stacked without any space in between parcels.
It’s more environmentally friendly. Boxed wine’s lighter weight and stackability makes it much more sustainable to transport because you can fit more on a single truck or ship, and it’s less of a burden on the vehicle. But even aside from the transportation element, boxed wine has a lighter environmental footprint than wine in glasses.
A 2018 life-cycle analysis by the University of California, Los Angeles, looked at the most popular forms of wine packaging and assessed them according to three criteria: how much energy it consumes, how much its life span contributes to global warming, and how much it contributes to acidification of air, water, and soil. It found that kegs were the most sustainable (though not many of us go through that much wine in our own homes), and boxed wines—despite the plastic bag inside—were a close second. Note that this doesn’t mean boxed wine is positive for the environment; it’s just not as bad as glass. Tetra Paks are light and easy to ship, but they’re extremely difficult to recycle, according to a 2021 review of the available literature on how wine packaging affects the flavor of wine.
And a Few Disadvantages
Boxed wine has a sell-by date. While bag-in-box wine has an impressive shelf life after it has been opened, its longevity is limited before opening. “The big issue with bag-in-box wine is that as a container, it doesn’t keep oxygen out as well as glass bottles,” says Andrew Waterhouse, PhD, a wine chemist and the director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at the University of California, Davis. “The plastic is designed to absorb oxygen, but that only lasts for a few months. Basically, after six months, the wine will start oxidizing pretty quickly.” You’ll know it’s oxidized if the wine has a distinctly nutty flavor, rather like sherry, he says.
Don’t plan to age your boxed wine, Waterhouse advises, and check the sell-by date when you purchase.
Forget about boxed Champagne. Most champagnes and other traditional sparkling wines, like cava and prosecco, require strong packaging that can handle the pressure of carbonization. “You can’t do sparkling wine in a box,” Waterhouse says. “No way could those bags hold the pressure.” Very lightly fizzy wines, like some moscatos, may work in a bag, he says. Otherwise, this is a category that’s best in a bottle or a can.
And consider sticking with fresh, young wines. If you’re shopping for boxed wines, you may want to stick with lighter, younger styles, such as a vivid gamay or a juicy pinot noir. Boxing is great for snappy, fresh, bright wine, whether that’s rosé, white, or even red, especially wines aged in stainless steel rather than oak, he says.
This doesn’t mean you can’t get boxed wine in a richer style. Case in point, the malbec we evaluated and enjoyed. It’s just less common, so you’ll have to look harder for the good stuff.
How to Shop for Boxed Wine
Even if you’re unable to find one of our recommended picks in your area, you can still find a perfectly delicious boxed wine in your local wine shop: Smaller winemakers that sell only within a particular region can offer spectacular wines that aren’t available nationally.
Find the right shop. “Find a retailer that focuses on wine,” Leon says. “It helps with the quality of what’s being offered.” Small shops that focus on beverages, specifically—rather than, say, a grocery store or a big-box store—are going to pay more careful attention to what they stock, he says, so you’re more likely to be able to trust whatever you pull from the shelf.
Pay attention to what the box says, too. Leon says that the more specific the information, the better the wine you’re probably getting. If the label states where the wine is coming from, and exactly what grapes are in the wine, “you are already way ahead of the game,” he says. For example, on the Wineberry Beaujolais, you can find the appellation, or the official region where the grapes are grown; the winery that made the wine; and where the wine was packaged. These are all indicators that a wine is at least decent, if not better, quality.
Temperature matters. “If you go into a shop and it’s warm in there, then you should walk right back out,” says Leon, adding that the same goes for storing wine at home. “I like to tell my customers—find a fridge, any fridge to put your wine in. Don’t just put it on the counter.” The whole point of boxed wine is that it should stay fresh for a month or even longer, but if it’s kept in a warm place, it’ll affect the flavor of the wine. Take your red out of the fridge a bit before drinking if you prefer it closer to room temperature. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/30/consumer-reports-best-boxed-wines-weve-tasted/ | 2022-07-30T15:28:05 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/30/consumer-reports-best-boxed-wines-weve-tasted/ |
A corgi is “lucky to be alive” after someone shot him between the eyes and seemingly left him for dead.
The pup, named Arthur, wandered into someone’s property in Lancaster County two weeks ago with a head wound that the property owners initially thought he’d gotten from crawling under their fence, the Pennsylvania SPCA said.
The PSPCA’s affiliate, Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester County, took Arthur in. That’s when veterinarians noticed that the wound was large and covered in debris, though Arthur was in too much pain for a full exam, the PSPCA said.
The next day, a vet sedated the pup to clean the wound and noticed that it looked like it had been caused by a bullet, according to the shelter. X-rays then confirmed the vet’s “grisly suspicions.”
“Arthur had been shot at an angle that miraculously missed his brain,” the PSPCA said.
However, Arthur suffered damage to his airway passage and mouth. He was also covered in fleas, had an ear infection and was anemic, according to the shelter.
The pup is still being treated, but he may still need specialty care to remove some remaining bullet fragments, the shelter said, adding that the wound is nonetheless healing “wonderfully” and his breathing has “vastly” improved.
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The ordeal has not dented Arthur’s spirit, though. He is the “most gentle and friendliest boy,” and has a taste for chicken nuggets, the PSPCA said.
The PSPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement team is investigating the case.
“We cannot imagine why anyone would shoot such a wonderful dog. But, our officers will do everything they can to find out,” the shelter said.
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Flood recovery cost in Flagstaff area is on the rise after monsoon deluge
Workers operating bulldozers and other construction equipment were hard at work clearing mud from neighborhoods on the northwest side of Flagstaff on Thursday after days of rain caused significant flooding near the Schultz Creek watershed.
As Flagstaff mayor Paul Deasy helped manage flooding on the city's northwest side Wednesday, he said $1 million had already been spent in preparation for the storms.
"We're spending, as you might expect, a considerable amount of money on operational costs with this, as well as we are going to need quite a sum of money as well to be able to create long-term mitigation measures," he said. "That's really the crux of this: we need resources."
With weeks to go still for monsoon season, the overall cost of recovery is likely to keep increasing.
"We are gathering information on costs for labor, equipment and supplies so there is no estimate on that yet," said Flagstaff spokesperson Sarah Langley.
With that said, the city does have a preliminary estimate of more than $2 million in damage to public infrastructure for Inner Basin Waterline, Langley said.
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The total costs of these disasters can reach deep into the millions with recovery from the 2010 Schultz Fire costing around $5.6 million. If severe flood events continue, this year's costs could greatly exceed that.
To help meet some of the costs, Deasy declared a state of emergency for the Pipeline Fire burn area Wednesday which makes Flagstaff eligible for additional resources and funding for disaster response.
Neighborhoods to get some help
The city announced Thursday that it will receive $2.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service for a long-term flood mitigation project in this area that it expects to be completed by the end of the year.
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The project will include the construction of large detention basins with the capability to hold more than 40 acre-feet of water and sediment. The detention basins will be located on a city-owned 20-acre lot at the northeast corner of the intersection of East Mt Elden Lookout and Schultz Pass roads.
"The location of this parcel allows for significant detention of flood waters and retention of debris before they flow downstream into neighborhoods," the city said in a statement.
At the same time, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors has approved the immediate transfer of $5 million to the county's flood control district to cover the costs associated with post-fire flooding and mitigation.
Arizona may be able to receive even more federal funding if Congress approves a recently introduced bill that would allow the state to use federal funds to recover from wildfires in ways similar to other types of natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes.
Under the new law, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would be able to treat wildfires and post-fire flooding in the same way as other natural disaster recovery operations.
Right now, containing wildfires and dealing with the aftermath, including post-fire floods, does not qualify for disaster relief funds from FEMA under current legislation. Instead, state and local governments are currently responsible for all fire-related costs.
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US House passes bills to address drought on the Colorado River, wildfire recovery
The U.S. House passed a sweeping drought and wildfire relief package Friday that authorizes funding for drought-relief efforts on the Colorado River, strengthens wildfire recovery efforts and upholds tribal water rights along the Arizona-California border.
The measures, sponsored by Reps. Greg Stanton and Raúl Grijalva, both Arizona Democrats, are part of a larger package of 49 bills that seek to prepare the U.S. for an increase in droughts and wildfires, called the Wildfire Response and Drought Resilience Act.
The package passed with 218-199, mostly along party lines.
The money isn’t guaranteed. The package still needs to pass the Senate, which has blocked Democratic-backed House bills often this session. If it passes both the House and the Senate, the package will go to the White House for the president's signature.
One bill in the package, H.R. 8435, or the Colorado River Drought Response Act, would give the Department of the Interior $500 million in discretionary funds to relieve pressure on the Colorado River system and prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which are at historically low levels, from declining to critically low levels.
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The Colorado River, which is particularly sensitive to climate change, has seen declining water levels for years and last August the federal government took the unprecedented step of declaring a shortage on the river, triggering water cutbacks to some Arizona farmers.
Under the bill passed Friday, states and other entities, including the Central Arizona Project, could apply for grants for a range of things, including compensating users who volunteer to cut back their water use, drilling wells, lining canals to prevent water from seeping into the ground and increasing efficiency for hydropower production.
The bill also puts a shorter timeline on certain elements from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the implementation of a water recycling and reuse program, and funding to improve watershed health.
A second bill, H.R. 8516, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act, would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update its policies regarding wildfires. Stanton and other northern Arizona advocates said this would encourage increased funding for post-wildfire recovery, like flooding and mudslides, and treat wildfires as seriously as other natural disasters.
Flooding after wildfires has proven a serious issue in Arizona, especially in northern areas of the state. Wildfires scar the earth and cause soil to become “hydrophobic,” preventing them from absorbing water as easily. Heavy monsoon rains after a wildfire can cause downhill flooding and mudslides.
Flagstaff’s mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday because of post-wildfire flooding from the Pipeline Fire’s burn scar.
Environment: Costs of Flagstaff fires will grow with flooding threat
“Today, federal support for fighting wildfires ends as soon as the fire is extinguished,” a press release from Stanton’s office read. “But post-fire risks are immense: Burn scars from the blazes can lead to life-threatening mudslides and flooding, which create serious public safety risks and can cause significant property damage. Arizona’s state and local governments must bear the entire cost of post-fire expenses.”
Grijalva's measure mirrors one introduced in the U.S. Senate by Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema and authorizes the Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease water as part of a wider conservation effort. The House bill adds several changes sought by tribal officials.
Under the bill, the tribe could lease conserved water to users off the reservation and participate in conservation programs to help shore up regional water supplies. Tribal officials say the revenue could help repair aging water infrastructure.
The tribe needs congressional authorization to lease water, just as 17 tribes in the Colorado River Basin are able to do.
CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores said the measure recognizes the need for drought relief on the river and reflects "our respect for the Colorado River and our commitment to save the life of the river."
Other bills in the package would establish a minimum basic pay and mental health leave for wildland firefighters; require the creation of a 10-year strategy to address wildfire; and direct funding towards research and community planning around the health impacts of wildfire smoke.
Zayna Syed is an environmental reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral. Follow her reporting on Twitter at @zaynasyed_ and send tips or other information about stories to zayna.syed@arizonarepublic.com.
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NORMAL — Pre-veterinary students at Illinois State University can soon receive a new scholarship thanks to a fundraising campaign led by the mother of a former student.
Marla Rice named the Dr. Kristian “KP” Philpotts Memorial Scholarship after her son. Though Philpotts had not finished his education at the time of his death, Rice is including the "Dr." to recognize the veterinarian she knows he would have become. Philpotts was shot and killed in January during an apparent robbery while driving for Lyft in Champaign-Urbana. He was 29.
“He was just trying to become that doctor, because I know if his life hadn’t been cut short he would have been that doctor,” Rice said.
Rice raised more than $25,000 through a GoFundMe to honor her son. She thanks everyone who donated and spread the news of the fundraiser.
Three teenagers have since been arrested in Philpotts' death and have been charged as adults in Champaign County, with four charges of murder each, online court records show.
Philpotts had a bachelor’s degree from ISU and a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. He had planned to go on to earn a doctorate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
At EIU he helped restart the chapter of Iota Phi Theta. He introduced EIU undergraduate and friend Dewayne Jones to the fraternity, and was a mentor for Jones throughout his time at EIU.
“He actually got me into the music side of things, he got me DJing at events,” Jones said.
He described Philpotts as a leader on campus, who was always making sure his friends were studying and focusing on their academics.
Philpotts' professor and the Iota Phi Theta adviser Gary Bulla agreed. He shared a letter of support he wrote for Philpotts' application to veterinary school. He highlighted a program called "Kids for Science" that Philpotts started to bring elementary students to campus to learn about science, including animal science.
"KP brings a high level of enthusiasm, engagement, and community-mindedness rarely seen in individuals," he wrote.
Jones is going into his last year at EIU, as a digital media and graphic design major. He also is now the president of EIU’s Iota Phi Theta chapter. While Jones feels he has big shoes to fill, he also appreciates that Philpotts encouraged people to be themselves. It was that broad mix of people with different interests and personalities that drew Jones to Iota Phi Theta in the first place, he said.
Rice started the GoFundMe page in April. Endowed scholarships at ISU need at least $25,000 to ensure there will be enough investment money to keep the scholarship going permanently. The fundraiser reached that goal earlier this month and Rice signed the papers July 17, which would have been Philpotts’ 30th birthday.
“It was very emotional, because it’s been a long road,” Rice said.
One anonymous donor gave $10,000, which Rice said meant a lot because it showed that people cared about her son's story.
Throughout the process, she worked with Toni Burningham, director of development for the College of Applied Science and Technology.
“We’re very grateful to have such a lovely scholarship in honor of her son,” Burningham said.
Along with the scholarship, Rice is working with EIU and ISU to place memorial benches on their campuses. The money for the memorials is coming from her, she said, not from the GoFundMe. Right now, she is waiting on the plaque for the bench at ISU, and for new benches to arrive at EIU.
Rice is also asking for signatures on a petition for UIUC to give her son an honorary doctorate. While the school normally gives those awards to people who have reached the end of a significant career, that is impossible for her son, Rice said. The university has offered a Certificate of Achievement for Philpotts.
“He didn’t have a chance to reach the end of his career; he didn’t have a chance to start his career,” she said.
The Dr. Kristian “KP” Philpotts Memorial Scholarship requires a college GPA of 2.8 and an essay on why it is important to create a more diverse workforce in the veterinary and animal science field. It is open to pre-vet students who will be juniors or seniors and who demonstrate a financial need. Burningham expects it will open for applications next year.
Those who want can still contribute to the scholarship fund, as it will remain permanently open.
“It’s a legacy, it never goes away,” Burningham said.
The scholarship preserves Philpotts’ legacy at ISU for the future, Rice said.
“His name is going to live on forever,” she said.
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This one-of-a-kind, 5 level triple A-frame impresses with no detail overlooked! Sits on Lake Bloomington with some of the best views of the lake. This gem offers the feel of living in a cabin resort with all the modern luxuries. Some of the exterior features include a large low maintenance salt water pool, multi-tiered deck, spa, 2 docks, several balconies & abundant patio space. This is truly a home designed for entertaining. The custom kitchen features granite counters, ample high-end cabinetry & stainless appliances (including a Sub-Zero Fridge & 6 burner Viking Stove). Amazing views from everywhere. The 3 season's room features a built-in California kitchen. Sprawling master with gas fireplace & spa-like en suite bath that includes a steamer shower, sunken jetted tub, double vanity & plenty of natural light! The walkout lower level has a bar, wine cellar, media room & more! Pontoon & runabout fishing boats are negotiable. Complete list of house amenities available.
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $569,900
Visit this beautiful Steve Baugh custom built home and immediately appreciate it's style, beauty and craftsmanship. Walking into the foyer, you will notice the dramatic coffered 2-story ceiling and fireplace. The inviting floorplan guides you to a spacious kitchen with loads of light, cabinets, and granite countertops. Located off the kitchen is a large sunroom lined with windows highlighting the professionally landscaped back yard. The 1st floor master has two closets and with a large tiled master bathroom. French doors from the master provide access to a backyard deck. Upstairs, a loft on the 2nd floor affords the space for a TV room or a cozy reading area. Bedroom 4 is a second master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 has a pass thru bathroom. A walk-in cedar lined closet located at the end of the hallway on the 2nd floor gives extra storage. The fully finished basement offers plenty of flexibility. The spacious family room down has a wet bar and plenty of recessed lighting and daylight windows. An adjacent wine cellar/bonus room was built to remain at the same temperature year round. The possibilities are endless with the "Other" room, currently set up as an arts and crafts room with cabinets, countertop and a sink. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath compliment the basement living area. This home is wired for Cat-6, the outlets just need Cat-6 jacks. Also note the handy PVC "spine tubing" in the unfinished storage area that gives convenient access to the attic for any additional wiring. Doorways throughout are ADA wide. The home is dual zoned. Sprinkler system is currently winterized. This is a one-owner home. Refrigerator being sold "as is". Requesting all offers on the MIRA One-Step Contract, please.
6 Bedroom Home in Downs - $580,000
You must see this beautiful 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home in Sherwood subdivision with an amazing backyard oasis to appreciate all of the special features and upgrades. And, it is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all 3 levels. The huge kitchen/hearth room provides an abundance of countertop and storage areas, as well as plenty of seating areas for entertaining. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, island with seating, and gas fireplace. The main level also features a family room with brick accent wall & fireplace, a bedroom, full bath, an office, half bath and laundry. All of the bedrooms upstairs feature their own private full bath including bedroom 2 with hardwood flooring and handicapped roll-in shower. Huge owner's suite with whirlpool tub, walk-in closet, and a deck overlooking the incredible backyard with in-ground pool. There is a back staircase which accesses each level including the walk-up attic which is partially finished and a great storage area. The walkout basement with a recreation room (plumbed for a wet bar), bedroom, full bath, and exercise/flex room accesses the patio area. The outdoor upgrades include in-ground pool, outdoor kitchen, firepit area, amazing landscaping, brick pavered patio & walkway, and much privacy with a tree lined lot. Three car heated garage, award winning Tri Valley school district, and minutes from Bloomington/Normal.
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $650,000
Fabulous in every detail! You will love the sun filled rooms throughout the home. Reimagined and furnished to reflect today's lifestyle. Each room boasts all of the bells and whistles you would expect with quality high end finishes updated since 2018. Some of the finishes include sueded stone countertops in the kitchen, top of the line appliances, and a large walk in pantry. The main floor primary suite with sitting area boasts his/hers walk-in closets, his/hers separate vanities, jetted tub, oversized shower and private water closet. Hardwood floors on entire main level. Two fireplaces. The second level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The lower level has tons of natural light, real hardwood floors, a wet bar with a feature backlit agate stone wine bar, an enormous cedar lined storage/craft room, huge family room with custom wall with concealed storage, another game room, 5th bedroom and full bath plus so much more! The open plan has views from almost every vantage point in the back of hundreds of beautiful trees of all kinds providing ultimate privacy! Don't forget the central vac, 2 AC and 2 furnaces, irrigation and many other updates noted on list in associated docs. Living room is the hearth room off kitchen. Other room #2 is a giant cedar closet/hobby room with built-in shelving and hanging.
4 Bedroom Home in Lexington - $524,900
A Unique 1.5 story architechturally designed house with an amazing floor plan and with incredible features throughout built on a 5 Acres lot close to Lake Bloomington is a Wildlife and Nature lovers dream home! Located near The Parklands, a local restaurant, down a very quiet road for hiking, biking, or relaxing. Main floor features gorgeous hardwood floors, Stunning gourmet eat-in kitchen, spectacular dual sided fireplace in family room with spectacular cathedral ceiling, large formal living room, first floor master suite with a loft in the room to enjoy extra space and a 2nd bedroom with its own bathroom on the main floor. 2 more large bedrooms each with on-suite bathrooms on 2nd floor and walk-in closets. Zoned heating and cooling with 2 furnaces and 2 A/Cs. Drinking water system. Central Vac system. Tennis court to be refurbished. Enjoy the outdoors, the amazing view of sunset and sunrise on the wrap around porch or on the back patio; the parklike setting orchard with Apple, Mulberry and Cherry trees. Do not miss out!
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $1,050,000
MAJESTIC LUX FORTRESS! Set in the highly sought-after Tri-Valley School District, this palatial solid brick and limestone wrapped 5 bedroom is an indulgence of PRIVACY and RESPITE. A dense timbered lot envelops the yard and sets the scene of this Charlie Knapp custom built SMART residence. Control4 & Ecobee controls your lighting, music, tv/video, security cameras, heating and air conditioning effortlessly via your cell phone or separate control pads in the house. Even while you are away on vacation or just in town you can manage all aspects of the house without concern. It highlights a high end, culinary experience in your own kitchen that includes Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. It has a 48" range, 48" glass front refrigerator, 2.5 ovens, warming drawer, double sinks (each with disposal), all beneath a stunning tin ceiling and encased in custom cabinetry. The luxurious FIRST FLOOR MASTER WING, includes its own French door foyer, two French door walk in closets, a gilded double tray ceiling, private exit to aggregate balcony and a French door en-suite. The en suite has sweeping granite countertops, a soaring two story turret, an Aquatic jetted tub, a Grohe spa-like shower equipped with rain head, in wall jets, an additional shower spray and vertical windows that spill light into the room keeping it lit all day long. The 2 story granite floored living room has unobstructed tree lined views from the expansive windows that require no additional lighting during the day. The south facing extra wide balcony coaxes coffee drinkers out to relax and rest awhile before starting their day. The second story includes:2 generous sized bedrooms with granite topped en-suites, a massive extra bedroom (possible other office/rec/bonus area), a rich well laid out office with a second story birds eye view of the north facing formal landscaping (includes a wireless built in phone charger). The walkout includes a private theater, family room (has enough space for pool tables or any other gaming furniture), well-appointed bar covered in the luxurious semi-precious stone - Blue and Gold Flash Labradorite, a mirrored clad exercise room with a view that inspires activity, a unique wine cellar and yet another master bedroom ensuite with granite counters (could serve as an in-law suite) and a separate exit to the outdoor patio completes the inside of the home. The dual entrance aggregate drive showcases the yard filled of mature flowering trees and shrubs splashing color across the seasons (Maple, Crabapple, Red Bud, Burning Bush, Hydrangea, Rhododendron, Roses etc.). It has a professional formal landscape adorned with perennials that extend a riot of color all year long (Stella De Oro Daylilies, Brown-Eyed Susans, Astilbe, Lavendar & Sedum, etc). Lastly, it utilizes a whole house and yard filtration system with reverse osmosis drinking water and an 8 zone irrigation system, plus 2 year old home generator. Be sure to view the amazing virtual tour- link provided.
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $619,000
Spacious - Architect Designed - one-of-a-kind luxury home in Fleetwood Subdivision. Great location - solid character - comfortable living. Pleasing front courtyard welcomes to 3 stories (including walkout), rear staircase, 7 Pella slider doors and 2 story windows off living room overlooking private breathtaking backyard featuring multi patios, pergola, waterfall pond, beautiful trees and plantings. No backyard neighbors. Backs to Ewing Castle Park. Custom walnut walls featured throughout home, kitchen, eat-in, family room, dining, foyer and receiving hall flooring is grouted Congoleum DuraCeramic tile. Huge sink-in granite island and custom cabinets built-in, double oven hilite kitchen. Pantry is in dining room convenient off kitchen. Open design to large eat-in, and family room featuring gas fireplace, custom desk-book shelving and access to 15X11 three season porch. Formal living room with partial 2 story piano area. Master en-suite with sitting area, updated heated floor bath, professionally designed organizer closet and deck access. A second floor library with fireplace and wall of built-ins. Walk out lower level features a family room with fireplace, wet bar and rear yard access, updated full bath, bedroom, game room with murphy bed, large utility room with sink and 1st and 2nd floor laundry chute, ample storage. 4 car garage (tandem). Back yard irrigation system. A must see home.
5 Bedroom Home in Downs - $899,000
One-of-a-kind property in Downs and Tri-Valley School District. Wake up every morning feeling like you are on vacation! Home sits high on a hill on 5.15 acres with a gorgeous view of the valley and an 8-acre private lake below. Timber-lined property with walking paths that are well kept and great for adventures with friends & family. The front of the house is inviting with great curb appeal. The home has been completely updated since 2014. The gourmet kitchen is an entertainer's dream that opens up to a vaulted living room with a beamed ceiling. The three seasons room off the kitchen gives picturesque views of the valley to enjoy Spring through Fall. The master bedroom is a getaway itself with its own fireplace and double slider doors that open up to the deck. The deck is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. A downstairs family room is equipped with a movie theater and a walk-out basement with its own patio. This owner thought of it all when they remodeled it, they took it down to the framing to create a truly magnificent home. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind listing!
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $535,000
A beautifully designed masterpiece that brings indoor/outdoor living to a new level. The architectural details in this home will have you appreciate the luxurious charm adorned throughout. The well-crafted arched front door brings an Old-World flair to this home's entryway. Once you enter you will be in awe. The grand foyer features custom travertine tiled floors. The main floor has solid hardwood floors and feels grandiose with 10-foot ceilings and crafted wood beams accenting the height. The living room's focal point is the stonework behind the wall mounted TV. It is modern and brings dimension and texture to the space. This home creates a seamless flow between the inside rooms and carries it to the outdoors. The dining room has a door that opens to the front patio where you can have additional bistro table and chairs. So many great entertaining spaces. The dining room also has the wood beams detailing the ceiling...it is beautiful. The kitchen...oh the kitchen!! I want this kitchen. It has newer high-quality cabinetry, stainless steel appliance, beautiful granite counters, large basin sink and modern light fixtures. There is a large pantry with built-in cabinetry and shelves. The kitchen has a beautiful passage between the indoor and outdoor areas. It is like a French chateau garden; landscaped with artfully balanced plants that bloom throughout the season. The landscape is designed for privacy throughout all the seasons. Step under the pergola wrapped in natural greenery with glistening white lights...it is a magical feeling. This home is so special...it truly is. The upstairs features 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom/ "resort oasis" has 2 balconettes that overlook the lush backyard. The attached bathroom has a HUGE tiled shower with a built-in seat, a jetted tub, double vanity sinks and a walk-in closet with an organized closet system. Each additional bedroom has their own special feature. One bedroom has a round window that makes you feel like you are on a ship! All bedrooms have walk in closets. The upstairs layout is open and spacious. Not your cookie cutter floor plan. It is designed very well. There is zoned heating and cooling. The second floor has a designated system to service that floor. The OVERSIZED 3 car garage has 3 Chamberlain MyQ smart garage openers. It is wired for 2 electrical vehicles. There is a drop zone on the main level off the garage with cubbies/ hooks for shoes, coats, backpacks. The finished basement has the 6th bedroom and full bathroom. There are daylight windows letting in natural light...making it a bright basement. If you like movies it has a theater projector and a painted screen. The mechanical room in the basement has the 2nd furnace and 2 water heaters. There are 2 air-conditioners on the exterior of the home. Please stop by and see this beauty.....you will fall in love.
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $549,900
THE BEST BACKYARD AND VIEWS IN ALL OF BLOOMINGTON NORMAL. Mark my words! One of a kind, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath all brick home. Located on the end of a cul-de-sac, and backing up to the most beautiful golf course and lake (no backyard neighbors!!). Resort like, oversized, fully fenced yard, with an in-groud pool, expansive pool patio over looking the lake, two tiered deck, and an irrigation system. Interior boasts 4 fireplaces, Large eat in kitchen (recently updated), oversized family room, main level dining room and office. Stunning lake views can be seen from almost all rooms in the house. Enormous primary suite with oversized windows capturing the most exquisite views, his and her closets, and a large primary bathroom. Three additional bedrooms on the second level, all with access to full bathrooms. Full partially finished basement with a family room, 4th fireplace, kitchenette/wet bar, 5th bedroom, and an additional room/bonus room. 4 car heated garage, almost all brick exterior with freshly installed hardie plank and stucco accents (7/22). Recent updates include: new water heater 18, freshly painted throughout 19, Kitchen renovation (sink, faucets, custom made hood, Cambria counters, subway title backsplash, refrigerator and stove), new pool filter 19, paver pool patio expansion 19, washer and dryer 20, dishwasher 20, automatic Hunter Douglas window treatments in living room 20, three new toilets 20, two new garage door openers and key pads, new automatic pool cover 21, new pool heater 21, custom living room built ins 21, custom landscaping 21, sprinkler system updates 22, newer dryvit and hardi plank siding accents installed 22. *Information and measurements deemed reliable but not guaranteed.*
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $525,000
Here it is! A must see! Tipton Trails 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty! Over 4,500 finished sq. ft. and an spacious open and bright floor plan. You'll love the 2 story great room with stone above the fireplace. The kitchen features Kraft Maid Cabinets and granite counters. Custom trim, lots of ceramic, hardwood and stone throughout, specialty lighting, so many upgrades! Granite counter added to the 1st floor primary suite bathroom. Solid wood doors throughout. Finished lower level includes gorgeous wet bar with granite counter top and walk out to the lake. New water heater and New sump pump with water back up in 2022. Anderson windows, aggregate/stamped concrete driveway. Lake views from most rooms are not to be missed!
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $529,900
Beautiful home custom designed and built by Hoffman Ochs in 2019 in Kings Mill Subdivision on 1.34 acres. Interior features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage (3rd stall is a tandem bay which gives you tons of extra storage). The kitchen features custom built cabinets to the ceiling, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, 6 burner cooktop, double wall oven, built-in microwave, walk-in pantry, and under cabinet lighting. Large master suite features two large walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, sitting area, and large windows. Master bath gives you quartz countertops with double sinks, 7ft soaker tub, separate shower, water closet, custom built-in shelving, and extra large linen closet. Full finished daylight basement with large family room, full bath, 4th bedroom, and 2 large storage rooms. Custom blind package throughout home was approx. $12k. Landscaping completed last spring was $20k addition. Backyard features covered back porch as well. Kings Mill Subdivision is exactly 2 miles from RIVIAN, 5 minutes from I-74, and 5 minutes from 55 South. Kings Mill features large lots, 2 lakes, and does allow for detached garages or out buildings. This home is located on lot 16 which is the whole side of the street so you never have to worry about who's building next to you. Home shows like new.
3 Bedroom Home in Normal - $789,900
Unique custom ranch home is sure to wow even the most discerning owner. From the grand, clean lined windows, large open concept kitchen/dining/great room with 10' ceilings to the 55" custom designed linear fireplace, this home is one of a kind. The walnut kitchen island with waterfall quartz countertop will be a great place to entertain and designed to be extra stunning with custom walnut floating shelves, black SS appliances and a butlers pantry with sink to keep a clean and uncluttered look to your living space. When you're ready to relax head to the primary suite that includes a walk-in closet spacious enough for the best of shoppers, one of a kind 6'x8' zero entry shower with a rain head, hand held shower head and a beautiful hand made teak bench plus a large double vanity for all your storage needs. Fantastic finished basement with all of the details including 9' ceiling, wet bar and defined entertainment space plus a comfortable office space. Enjoy time outside with family and friends on one of the largest new construction lots available in town. You will find a comfortable 12'x8' covered porch and for now, and open view with no homes behind you. All of these details are not just for show. From top to bottom this home was built with quality and energy efficiency in mind. Including 2x6 construction, zip board OSB exterior and a combination of 2" closed cell and fiberglass batt insulation for great efficiency and lower electric bills. Quality and peace of mind are of the utmost priority for Candor construction which can be seen in the attention to detail and thoughtful construction throughout this extraordinary custom home. There are so many other details than we are able to list here. More details in broker remarks. Second slightly smaller similar plan coming on market soon at $759,900 (next door). Ask for me details.
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $975,000
This is your chance to own a one of a kind, elegant and custom built Bloomington Country Club golf course and lake view home that is proudly situated on a just under 1 acre lot. From the moment you walk inside you are surrounded by character, quality, and inclusion. Enjoy entertaining and dining in the massive 39x42 great room with solid hardwood beams, exposed woodwork, pool and golf course views, pool access, full kitchen with multiple refrigerators, freezer, additional ice machine, dishwasher, double oven, Jenn-Air cook-top and a massive limestone entertaining counter. Large floor to ceiling stone hearth with digital remote gas fireplace. This addition was designed by well known architect Francois & Associates and built by AJS Construction with the full sized pool and deck designed and installed by Barrington Pools. Interior design throughout this home uniquely crafted by Laurie Wallace Interior Designs. From the Great Room you are welcomed by the skylighted atrium with slate tile flooring, full bath, changing space and laundry for guests. This space is perfect for those entering and exiting from the pool and patio. Stunning library with additional golf course views and large gas fireplace also opens up to an exterior patio. You and your guests will enjoy relax time in the formal sitting room with exterior screened in patio which overlooks the stunning West facing views. Kitchen 2 is packed full of features including Jenn-Air appliances and Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer. Private breakfast dining room is conveniently located right off of kitchen 2 and opens into the formal dining room. Beautiful terra-cotta flooring and custom painted walls through out these 3 spaces. Within the turret of this home you are blown away by the spiral staircase taking you to the 2nd floor. Note the hand painted artwork within the turret ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts a primary suite with en-suite that includes a jetted deep soak tub, separate shower, and dual sink vanity. Additionally you will enjoy the massive 18x12 walk-in closet with prep vanity and arial views of the entire course and lake. Guest rooms abound with 3 currently used for sleeping and a 4th that is used as a workout room with adjoining office/flex space and laundry. 2 additional full baths provide for plenty of prep space for your guests. The basement level is finished and packed with amenities. From the full family room to the wine cellar/wet-bar, spa sized steam room and powder room, the lower level will be enjoyed by all. As if that was not enough you have a 3rd kitchen that is primarily used for prep and food storage when hosting larger functions. Additional storage for all of your needs throughout the multiple lower level storage rooms. More storage is available and easily accessible in the walk up attic space. The slate stone roof and exposed brick with an abundance of professionally maintained landscaping truly make this home stand out as a show stopper from the curb. Slate stone bordered circle drive with exposed aggregate flatwork provide parking and access to the attached 3-car heated garage and detached 2-car garage with 4 garage doors, 2 opening directly to the golf course. Perfect for your private golf cart storage. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a home of this magnitude on coveted Country Club Dr.
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $1,075,000
Stunning all brick, 5 bedroom walk-out ranch on the LAKE! Beautiful, huge windows allow for tons of natural light & daily breathtaking views of the water. Open floorplan featuring coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, custom built-in bookcases & nooks, french doors & butlers pantry. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, new white tile flooring & island & high end appliances including Subzero fridge! A gorgeous library offers arched built-in bookcases & a cozy fireplace. The spacious Primary suite boasts a 3 sided gas fireplace, a private entry to covered deck, dual walk-in closets & private bath w/updated Quartz tops, vaulted ceiling with skylight, jetted tub & walk-in tiled shower. All generous sized bedrooms & all have ensuite baths! Exceptional Finished Walk-Out lower level showcases enormous, bright family room with beamed ceiling, gas fireplace & game area w/ wall of built-ins. Great wet bar is more like a mini kitchen featuring custom cabinetry & glass doors, raised bar, sink, dishwasher, micro, fridge, wine fridge & icemaker! If a bar is less your style...head on over to the climate-controlled wine room! Or, a flex room featuring built-in cabinetry, handscraped hardwood floors, accent lighting, beamed ceiling & double accordion doors walking out to the patio. A little secret in this room...there is a tv behind the art on the wall! Rounding off the lower level are 2 giant bedrooms with large closets & 2 more full baths. Last but not least...the state of the art theatre room...which offers a tiered rows of leather comfort seating facing a huge theater screen atop an actual stage! Heavily insulated for sound, updated technology & new amp & all new carpeting. Truly one of a kind backyard is an entertainers dream complete with a chefs kitchen w/ stone woodfired pizza oven, Lynx appliances including huge grill, fridge, a warmer, stone top bar & a built-in outdoor fireplace. The professionally landscaped yard is fully fenced, & multi-tiered patios & decks overlook the lake. 2 awesome fountains...one in the front of the home & another in back which landscapes into your own little stream! The private sports court with basketball hoop is also a big hit! 1st floor laundry w/ built-ins, a mud sink & new flooring in 2020. Oversized, heated 3-car garage w/ new Rivian EV outlet charger, storage cabinetry & professionally finished flooring! Upgraded technology throughout home including new software & Control4 smart monitors for smart lighting, sound, music, security & theatre. New central vac equipment. Irrigation system. Whole house water filter.
3 Bedroom Home in Wapella - $850,000
Welcome home to your Country Oasis! This ranch home has it all, including a 20' x 40' heated pool with CoverStar Automatic Safety cover, Stocked pond with fishing deck; full-house Generac generator. The 120 X 60 Outbuilding has full concrete floor, water softener, bathroom and the front half is heated & insulated. The kitchen features floor to ceiling custom cabinets, stone backsplash, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Solid, hand scraped hickory floors throughout the kitchen, family and dining room with a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace rounds out the living area. The master bedroom walks out to the covered deck and boasts a large en suite. The gorgeous master bath is pure luxury, featuring a walk in shower with dual shower heads, bench seat and heated floors. This tranquil property has no close neighbors for ultimate privacy and relaxation! Let this home make your dreams come true!
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $875,000
Enjoy beautiful sunsets, entertaining and resort-style relaxing on a nearly half-acre treed/private lot. Expansive, lots of updates 5 BR/4.5 Bath home on Hawthorne II Lake featuring large rooms, detailed trim work throughout, and dual private offices. Main floor hearth room offers a wet bar and fireplace adjoining the kitchen with Quartz countertops and island seating for main floor entertainment. Large dining with built in buffet and private office on main floor. Over 700 sq. ft. composite deck overlooks the lake. Upstairs 4 spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and 3 full baths. Enjoy multiple views of the lake throughout the home including from the large master shower! Walk-out basement with 3rd gas fireplace, 5th bedroom, second private office/exercise room, and large toy/game closet. Large sunroom leads to the backyard pool with over 2000 sq ft of extensive concrete, block/granite bar with a grill on a natural gas line. The saltwater pool is 33' fiberglass with automatic cover, heater and variable speed pump. Agent interest
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $619,000
Stunning 1.5 story ALL brick, WALK-OUT home, sitting on over half an acre...ON the lake with it's very own dock! Custom, gourmet kitchen designed by Roecker's Cabinetry complete with Wolf 6-burner gas range & commercial hood, built-in Wolf wall oven & microwave with convection feature, warming drawer, TWO Bosch dishwashers with beautiful cabinetry fronts, Kohler farmhouse sink, KitchenAid fridge, Italian marble backsplash, very thick granite tops, custom drawer inserts (mixer stand, spice rack, knife rack, rollouts... the works!) AND a giant island featuring additional copper sink. Cozy eat-in table or sitting area leads to yet another great deck off kitchen perfect for grilling! Dedicated dining room offers sliding doors to enjoy the perfect cup of coffee or glass of wine on a covered deck overlooking the lake, the huge yard & your dock. Cathedral ceilings & tons of large windows for natural light and amazing views of the lake & the sunsets! Massive bedroom sizes including first floor primary suite featuring bonus sitting area with french doors leading to private deck. Primary bedroom also includes a giant walk-in closet, updated ensuite bath with dual vanities, heated floors, custom cabinetry, walk-in tiled shower & jetted tub! 2nd floor includes full bath & 2 enormous bedrooms. Completely finished & updated walk-out lower level showcases 9 foot ceilings & features 2 spacious bedrooms, another full bath, 2 large storage rooms, a FULL renovated 2nd kitchen AND an awesome family room with handsome fireplace & built-in bookcases. Gorgeous decks span entire back of home overlooking the huge, massively landscaped, 0.60 lot with exclusive dock. Plantation shutters. Irrigation system which utilizes a pump from lake water. Can fish, kayak, paddleboard, etc on lake. Please request list of improvements & covenants. MUST see home!
5 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $580,000
For the Old House lover, this is one of the most unique and spectacular homes in Bloomington Normal. This Arthur Pillsbury home was built in 1906 and has been home to the current owners for the past 35 years. They have cared for, maintained and made improvements to have it in excellent condition. 1st and 2nd floors are finished and the 3rd floor has 500 sq. ft. finished. The basement is unfinished but offers unlimited potential to include plumbing for a bathroom, (the current owners have never used it, and thus is provided as is). The home sits on double lot with a 3-car garage. Interior features are truly unique as you would expect in a 115 year old home. Major updates include a 2015 tear off and replaced roof, a Kitchen remodel in 2005, Boiler system replaced in 2017, new AC in 2018 which is only vented to 2nd and 3rd floors, exterior painting in 2018, front porch redone in 2012, Bathrooms remodeled with Limestone, Granite, and Marble, heated floors, updated electrical, and SO MUCH MORE! The home offers tremendous flexibility in usage with several rooms allowing individual preferences. Owners are downsizing and thus much of the truly special and unique furniture pieces are negotiable. Too much to describe, please come visit to see for yourself.
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $565,000
Dreaming of living in the county with the luxuries of the city then check out this new home soon to be under construction just west of town. This home will feature township water and gas along with 4 bedrooms, an open floor plan and finished basement.
2 Bedroom Home in Normal - $599,900
Magazine Cover Worthy!! This custom-built one-owner ranch will take your breath away! A one-of-a-kind floor plan that is not only functional, but stunningly beautiful, as well! Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a heated 3-car garage and over 4,600 square feet, this North Bridge gem is appointed with ALL the bells and whistles, including hardwood flooring throughout most of the main level, 9' ceilings, gorgeous trim details and a well thought out design! The open main living area includes the great room that features a vaulted & beamed cathedral ceiling that reaches 15' high, a gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround and the most incredible library behind it! The great room opens to the eat-in gourmet kitchen that is sure to inspire one's inner chef! It was custom designed and includes an abundance of top of the line custom Dynasty cabinetry with fantastic upgrades, Zodiac Quartz that looks similar to marble (but is more durable), gorgeous backsplash, an extra large island with breakfast bar and high end stainless appliances- including a gas stove, warming drawer and convection oven microwave! The kitchen also offers a swinging butler door that leads to the massive pantry/flex ROOM with built-ins, desk seating, wonderful counter space and custom cabinetry that serves as fantastic storage and also offers some bonus features like a built-in ironing board & gift wrapping station! The laundry closet is located just on the other side of this pantry/flex room. The generously sized 1st floor master includes a trey ceiling, dual walk-in closets (check out the photos to see the amazing custom shelving), an en-suite bath with a sprawling double vanity, hard wired heated towel bar and a huge tiled shower! The basement offers 9' ceilings, daylight windows, a 2nd kitchen (yes, you will count 4 ovens in this home), 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a MASSIVE family room and additional storage room! The yard is lovely and can be enjoyed from the deck or the screened in porch (there are glass inserts for the screen openings, too). This home was built and designed with the utmost care, so there are things that you will not see in many homes, including: Geothermal heating & cooling, copper plumbing lines, a water back-up sump pump, lighted enclosed storage under the screened porch, Nightlight outlets & USB plugs throughout the home, 2x6 exterior walls with R18 exterior wall insulation, R45 attic insulation, basement ceiling and interior walls insulated for sound, outside basement walls insulated with a moisture barrier (no wonder the basement is dry), Pella Windows, high quality paint, a heated garage... and on and on. Quality built, meticulously maintained, and shows like a model! This home is a dream come true!
5 Bedroom Home in Carlock - $995,000
Welcome to this private oasis on 48.5 acres of timber. This cedar log home has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. All of the interior walls are cedar as well! Each room has large windows to enjoy a beautiful view. There is a wrap around deck that goes around 3/4 of the house. The walkout basement goes down to several decks going down to the pond. Upon entering the property, you will see the Mackinaw River on the right. There is also two storage sheds and a detached garage on the property. There is so much storage inside this home!
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $595,000
Bright, spacious and inviting 4 bedroom, 4 and a half bath home on a large private lot has been designed for the very best in living and entertaining. Impressive two-story grand front entrance gives this home that WOW factor you have been searching for. The outside living feels like your own private oasis. The backyard is lined with impressive landscape and mature trees. The yard has an irrigation system so you can enjoy the lush greenery all summer. There is a large deck on the back of the home that will easily fit 2 entertaining areas. Seating area and ample room for a table and chairs. There is another outdoor area located off the walk out basement patio door. It is a cozy space surrounded by TALL arborvitae trees giving natural privacy for a luxurious 6-person hot tub. (2 years old) The interior of this home is just as impressive as the exterior. The main floor has a 2-story entrance with an oversized window letting the natural light brighten your days! There is a separate dining room and office space located off the front entry. The family room has coffered ceilings, a natural gas fireplace, lots of windows and newer carpet. There is a wet bar and beverage station just off the family room. The gourmet kitchen has a wonderful layout. It features double ovens, gas stove, plenty of counter space and a closet pantry. This kitchen has space, space and more space!! The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The main bedroom has an ensuite full bathroom with double vanity sinks, custom light sconces, separate shower with double shower heads, jetted tub and a separated water closet. The other 3 bedrooms are down the long hallway. Each have their own unique features. There is one bedroom that has an EXTRA bonus space that would be great for a gaming area, a study area, a play room...etc. It shares a jack and jill bathroom that has double vanity sinks and a separated area with shower and stool. The other bedroom that shares the bathroom has vaulted ceilings giving it an open and comforting appeal. The fourth bedroom has its' own bathroom with a walk-in closet. Let's now go from the 2nd floor to the huge walk out basement. The basement has new carpet...it includes an additional family room with a 2nd gas fireplace to keep you cozy on those nights that you come in from enjoying the hot tub. This home has so many wonderful areas to entertain. The basement has a wet bar with counter height seating, fridge, shelving and custom cabinetry. There is a room with a pool table off the bar area another great entertainment space. Finishing off the lower level is a full bathroom and a storage area. This home will impress you inside and out. The location is centrally located in Hawthorne Hills II. Known for its' large lots, stately homes, private lakes, private walking paths and private tennis courts that can be used by the homeowners. It's time to welcome yourself home to 9 Raspberry Bloomington IL. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/mother-finalizes-endowed-illinois-state-scholarship-in-memory-of-son/article_81b43f74-0e87-11ed-973e-67877eaffbe4.html | 2022-07-30T15:39:10 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/mother-finalizes-endowed-illinois-state-scholarship-in-memory-of-son/article_81b43f74-0e87-11ed-973e-67877eaffbe4.html |
BLOOMINGTON — The YWCA of McLean County on Monday will open nominations for its 33rd annual Women of Distinction Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place Oct. 27 at Illinois State University's Brown Ballroom. The program and award presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour at 5:30 p.m.
The awards celebrate the achievements of women in the community who work to accomplish the YWCA's mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, according to a news release. Women of Distinction are trailblazers in their professions, pathfinders for social justice and individuals on the rise.
Nominations will close at noon Friday, Sept. 9. Nomination categories include business/education, community leadership, human services, mission impact, STEAM, promise and community key.
Applications for the Kaitlyn M. Erdman Memorial WINGS Scholarship will also open Monday. WINGS stands for "a woman to improve her skills for a notable purpose which allows her to grow professionally and achieve success."
Scholarship recipients are awarded up to $1,500 to pursue professional development. Funds can be used to cover tuition, workshops, conferences, seminars and other related expenses.
To nominate a Woman of Distinction, apply for a WINGS award or learn how to become a sponsor, visit ywcamclean.org/womenofdistinction. Nomination forms can be submitted online or are available to download.
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An 18-year-old man died after a head-on collision in early Saturday morning on the East Side of town.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Alex Jaimez.
Jaimez was in the right front passenger seat of a 2012 Toyota Corolla that was going eastbound in the 8400 block of New Sulphur Springs Road about 3 a.m. when a 2017 Subaru Impreza going westbound in the eastbound lane crashed head on into the Corolla, according to a preliminary report from San Antonio police.
The 33-year-old woman driving the Subaru Impreza has been arrested on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter.
Jaimez was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.
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Did you ever write about the Red Carpet?
— Henry Gonzalez
No, but it’s time: The legendary downtown restaurant was the midcentury opposite of what many not-quite-post-pandemic restaurants are going through now. The Red Carpet’s professional waitstaff stayed for decades; prices were surprisingly reasonable; and it stayed afloat until the building was sold out from under it. It was one of those rare business ideas for something a little different that actually worked out.
The Red Carpet started in 1957 as a private club, a way around state laws against the public sale of liquor by the drink, prohibited across Texas from 1935. For a membership fee, clubs could serve drinks to members and their guests and even store bottles in “liquor lockers,” a convenience that kept members coming back.
The club was founded by three World War II veterans — Harold Cohen, Melvin Frank and Charles Madden — who already were active in the local business community although not in hospitality.
The building they leased was an unprepossessing one-story commercial structure at 107 E. Martin St. at Soledad Street. From 1927 through 1954, according to Conservation Society of San Antonio library research, it housed a grocery store, a printing company, the office of a drugstore chain, a motorcycle sales office and the Central Vulcanizing Co. before standing empty for a couple of years.
To the three young partners, its narrow, beige facade looked fine — probably because of the location, across Soledad Street from the National Bank of Commerce building and not far from the Milam Building and the Bexar County Courthouse, as well as other banks and the offices of law firms and oil companies.
A story in the San Antonio Express, Nov. 14, 1957, announced a “formal opening and cocktail party at the city’s newest and perhaps swankiest private club.” In the Red Carpet’s early days, looking discreet to the point of disappearing into the streetscape was an advantage.
A polished brass peephole in the front door allowed staff to sort members from wannabes, but there was at least one early-days slipup when the Red Carpet was raided for selling its own liquor across the bar. Five cases were made, Aug. 4, 1958, when state liquor control board agents asked for and received liquor by the drink. An impressive 292 bottles of not-members’ whiskey were confiscated, though seemingly the only time this happened.
As a private club, the Red Carpet was required to serve food, a technicality the owners took seriously.
An undated, probably 1960s, menu refers to the fare as “Cuisine Française,” cautioning diners that, “Since the French consider cooking a creative art, the Red Carpet brings to it all the skill, time and patience it possesses.”
Menus changed frequently but stuck to classics of Continental cuisine. Besides dishes such as sole meunière, boeuf bourguignon and veal cordon bleu, there was also beef stroganoff, osso buco and tarama spread, a Greek-style appetizer based on salmon roe. Caesar salad was prepared tableside, where cherries jubilee and baked Alaska were set aflame for showy desserts. Longtime chef Fritz Loeschel won culinary awards and was sought after for cooking demonstrations. A May 1982 restaurant listing in Texas Monthly praised his “effortless excellence,”
The Red Carpet started opening for Monday-Friday lunch in early 1964, and shortly after the repeal of liquor-by-the-drink laws in 1971, the club opened to all who would appreciate it. “We’ve thrown away the key … Now open to the public,” proclaimed an advertisement in the San Antonio Light, Nov. 8, 1972.
The venue became an even more popular one for special occasions, family birthdays and anniversaries as well as parental date nights. Diners dressed up; and if they brought their children, the youngsters were expected to be on their best behavior. The décor signaled a grown-up atmosphere — red flocked wallpaper, leather seating, white china and white table linen.
Waiters who were “perfect gentlemen” would “drape the white linen napkins across the laps of the ladies with a flourish and even light your cigarette for you,” said Ann Buckmaster, who remembered 1960s and ’70s business lunches there in response to a query on Facebook. “There were oil men sealing a deal with a handshake and lawyers discussing their cases. Also bankers and secretaries — the business world gathered for lunch there.” Secretaries, too? Sure; all entrees with two vegetables sold at that time for $2.95 each. Happy hours were affordable, too, from the long bar that also served a perfect pousse-cafe, the magnificently multilayered drink.
High style was a highlight of the Red Carpet, according to Janet Matthews, daughter of co-owner Charles Madden. Her 10th birthday party was a Hawaiian-theme dinner party at the restaurant with punch served out of coconuts.
“When you went to The Red Carpet, they made all of their guests feel like celebrities,” she said, noting that the restaurant also was a frequent apres-show stop for actual celebrities, many of whose autographed pictures could be seen on the walls. The Red Carpet was the kind of place Tony Bennett would have gone to dinner, and he did. So did Nat King Cole, John Wayne, Red Skelton, Chico Marx and bandleaders Harry James and Ted Lewis.
Several nights a week, there was live music for dancing, with a bandstand and a hardwood dance floor. Adolfo Jimenez, an accordionist from Monterrey, Mexico, was the leader of a popular quartet who made a record album, “A Night at the Red Carpet,” with some of the band’s greatest hits. There were other ensembles, Matthews said, usually Latin music because that’s what customers enjoyed most for dancing.
The Red Carpet closed in 1992, a casualty of the savings-and-loan crisis. Madden, who became manager after he retired from his construction business, told the Light, April 15, 1992, that the restaurant had lost business due to bank failures and the partners’ inability to renew its lease, as the building was in the hands of the Resolution Trust Corp., a federal agency liquidating assets of insolvent thrifts.
An auction was held May 26, 1992, “on the site of the now-defunct establishment,” that day’s Express-News said, describing it as the former “eating and meeting place for … San Antonio power brokers.” On sale were dishes, glassware, bar items, oil paintings, banquet booths, serving carts, sterling-silver wine buckets “and the restaurant’s trademark, red-padded arm chairs.”
A later strip club by the same name at the site, said Matthews, had nothing to do with the previous owners, who were “pretty upset about it.” In 2018, the location became V Lounge, a Las Vegas-style nightclub.
For an echo of the Red Carpet’s ambiance, visit this column’s social media pages for links to recordings from Jimenez’s album, provided by local music historian Jason Saldaña.
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The Fourth Court of Appeals on Friday affirmed a lower court’s decision denying the University of the Incarnate Word’s request to quash a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2013 shooting of a student by a campus police officer.
Brent Perry, the Houston lawyer representing the family of Robert Cameron Redus, said Friday that he was pleased with the ruling, and “absent something unusual happening in the next two months,” the suit can proceed.
A trial is currently set for Sept. 19 in state district court in San Antonio.
“We have to go to trial,” Perry said. “That shooting was unjustified.”
Margaret Garcia, UIW director of university communications and brand marketing, acknowledged via email Friday the court had concluded that “in their opinion there are factual issues which must be presented to a jury.”
She added that UIW “is preparing to proceed forward” with the trial.
Redus, 23, who went by Cameron, had reached his off-campus apartment building when his pickup was stopped by Cpl. Christopher Carter, who had suspected Redus of driving drunk near the university early on Dec. 6, 2013.
Carter reported that Redus fought him when he attempted an arrest, and — after a prolonged struggle in which Redus got control of his baton and struck him with it — he shot the student multiple times.
The appeals panel agreed that the university could not be protected by the legal immunity afforded police officers because the question of whether Carter was acting in good faith was disputed.
The university’s previous claim to government immunity because its police department was licensed by the state was also rejected, by the appeals court and later the Texas Supreme Court, during the eight years since the lawsuit was filed.
A trial will allow Carter’s version of the facts to be challenged, Perry said.
“Carter knew Cameron was not armed,” Perry said. “His statement was false. He knew Cameron never hit him with the baton.”
A Bexar County grand jury in 2014 declined to indict Carter. The parents of Redus, who lived in Baytown, filed the lawsuit that year.
The appeals court ruled that UIW was not entitled to governmental immunity with respect to the actions of its police, and the Texas Supreme Court agreed in 2020, saying that “private universities do not operate as an arm of the state government through their police departments.”
Following that decision, UIW filed a motion for summary judgment based on Carter’s qualified immunity. That motion was denied, and in affirming the ruling, the Fourth Court noted aspects of Carter’s story that might be disputed by a recording of the fatal encounter and because under questioning, he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
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Ball State is going big at the State Fair (for wheel)
INDIANAPOLIS — Ball State University won't just be at the Indiana State Fair this year; its name will be attached to perhaps the most visible element of the whole fair.
Throughout the run of the 2022 State Fair, July 29-Aug. 21, the university will be the exclusive sponsor of the Ball State Cardinal Super Wheel, according to a release. One of the main attractions of the fair, the wheel features 36 air-conditioned gondolas on the largest Ferris wheel in the state.
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On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week of the fair, Ball State will have a table and tent located near the base of the Ball State Cardinal Super Wheel. University personnel will hand out Ball State goodies, greet current and future students, and celebrate Cardinal pride with alumni. Ball State also will provide a free 360-degree photo booth for all fairgoers. All are welcome to stop by and receive a fun, complimentary video to share on social media to commemorate their time at the fair.
Free State Fair tickets: Look in the Aug. 4 print edition of The Star Press for a free ticket to the 2022 Indiana State Fair
Current and future students, employees, and alumni from around the state are invited to wear Ball State gear to the fair to show their pride, according to the release.
Vendors invited to sign up for Muncie Queer Business Expo
MUNCIE — Vendors are invited to sign up for the Muncie Queer Business Expo, scheduled for noon-5 p.m. Aug. 28 on the first floor of the Open Door Administration Building, 220 S. Walnut St.
The event will showcase LGBTQ-owned/supporting businesses and services, including local makers/artists, community service programs, health services and local organizations, according to an announcement.
The vendor fee is $15. Participating vendors will get a 10-by-10-foot space, and are responsible for providing their own chairs, tables, materials, etc. Vendor setup will begin at 11 a.m.
Information: anthony@munciemap.com.
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Grow-a-Row gets excess produce to those who need it most
MUNCIE, Ind. — Local gardeners overwhelmed by a sudden abundance of zucchini and tomatoes can help people in need by donating their excess garden produce at 16 designated sites in Delaware, Blackford, and Jay counties.
The community organizations involved in the Grow-a-Row campaign then will make sure the produce gets to those neighbors who can use it most.
The Food Council of East Central Indiana, through the Healthy Community Alliance coalition associated with the IU Health regional hospital system, launched the Grow-a-Row campaign this year, according to a release.
Grow-a-Row is a national program that works toward purposefully growing or donating excess produce to those who need it most by creating and enhancing community produce partnerships. The Grow-a-Row program focuses on planting, picking, rescuing and delivering free, fresh produce to community partners who will then distribute it.
https://www.healthycommunityalliance.org/content/sites/iuhealth/Grow-a-Row_2022_sites_revJuly21.pdf.
Grow-a-Row fresh produce drop-off locations for 2022 are:
Muncie
- Blood-n-Fire, 300 N. Madison St., dropoff times 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Look for signs that say "kitchen volunteers," take donations to the kitchen door at the back of the building and ring the doorbell.
- IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital food pantry, 2401 W. University Ave. Contact Shelli at 765-751-5887 or sbeckwood@iuhealth.org to arrange a dropoff time and location.
- Motivate Our Minds, 2023 E. Highland Ave., dropoff times 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday or call 765-289-1990 to arrange another time.
- Muncie Common Market, 900 W. Eighth St., dropoff times noon-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
- Muncie Hub (formerly Bridges), 318 W. Eighth St., dropoff times 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Plastic bags are needed to collect and distribute produce.
- Muncie Mission Ministries, 1725 S. Liberty St., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Please take donations to the kitchen door located at the back of the building.
- Ross Community Center, 1110 W. 10th St., dropoff times 3-5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, or call Jacquie at 765-747-4741 to arrange a time.
- Soup Kitchen of Muncie, 920 E. Charles St., dropoff times 7-11 a.m. Monday-Friday. Take produce to the back door (see signs with arrows for donations) and let workers know you're donating with Grow-a-Row.
- YWCA, 310 E. Charles St., dropoff times 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Blackford County
- CFS Hartford City Pantry, 1015 W. Washington St., Hartford City, dropoff times 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
- CFS Montpelier Pantry, Montpelier Church of Christ, 206 W. Huntington St., Montpelier, dropoff times 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday.
- IU Health Blackford Hospital food pantry, 410 Pilgrim Blvd., Hartford City. Call 765-331-2147 or email rskeens@iuhealth.org to arrange a time and location for dropoff.
Jay County
- CFS Portland Pantry, 521 S. Wayne St., Portland, dropoff times 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
- IU Health Jay Hospital food pantry, 500 W. Votaw St., Portland. Call 260-726-1824 or or email kcastillo@iuhealth.org to arrange a time and location for dropoff.
- Jay Community Center, 115 E. Water St., Portland, dropoff times 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday.
- Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition, 100 N. Meridian St., Portland, dropoff times 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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As bathers cooled themselves in the Atlantic surf on New York's Fire Island last Wednesday, Reily Winston held up a smooth dogfish shark his friend had just caught fishing off a pier in an inlet behind the beach. He briefly cradled the bloodied shark in his hands before releasing it back into the ocean.
Shark sightings have become more common along Long Island’s shores this summer — and not just the mostly harmless, abundant dogfish.
Since June, there have been at least five verified encounters where sharks bit swimmers and surfers. Though there were no fatalities, sightings prompted officials to temporarily close some beaches to swimming, from New York City's Rockaway Beach to Long Island's Smith Point County Park, where a surfer beat a shark on its snout after it bit his calf.
George Gorman, regional director for the state park system on Long Island, referred to the recent shark interactions as “extraordinarily unusual.”
Sharks aren’t new to New York’s waters. Sand tiger, sandbar and dusky sharks are some of the more common species found near shore. But in the last century or so, New York state had documented only 13 shark attacks.
Experts say sharks aren’t setting out to dine on people, but instead are chasing bunker fish near beaches. Recent shark bites are likely mistakes, according to Gorman.
“We think it has to do with the menhaden fish, with the bunker fish being close to shore and the sharks just making a mistake,” he said.
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Swimmers may also be interacting with sharks while they are feeding.
“When there’s a food source close to shore, they’ll come close to shore to feed on that,” said Frank Quevedo, executive director of The South Fork Natural History Museum. “If people are in the water, they may interfere with or get in the way of shark feeding.”
Factors contributing to the spike in shark sightings are the improvement in water quality and thriving bunker fish populations due to conservation efforts. Quevedo noted that in 2019, New York passed legislation to protect Atlantic menhaden, the main food source for many species like dolphins, whales, tuna, seals, striped bass and sharks.
“This is all a positive sign that the marine ecosystem is healthy,” said Chris Scott, supervising marine biologist for the Department of Environmental Conservation, during a news conference Monday. “And it’s important because sharks are a keystone species that regulate the species diversity, abundance, distribution, the marine habitat.”
Conservation efforts have led to a rebound in shark populations elsewhere in the northeastern U.S., too. In New England, a big increase in the seal population has led to a surge in visits from great white sharks — and the occasional serious attack. Sharks have killed people on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod and in Maine in recent years.
The risk of shark attack remains very low — far lower than hazards like drowning. But in response to shark sightings, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed state agencies to ramp up shark surveillance. State agencies have added lifeguards and deployed helicopters, drones and boats to monitor sharks along the coast.
Officials say they are still seeing a steady attendance of people coming to Long Island beaches, and shark sightings haven’t deterred some beachgoers from going into the water — though they might not be venturing as far out.
While lifeguards kept watch, New York City resident Antoinelle Hilton waded along the beach at Fire Island's Robert Moses State Park.
“Sometimes I’m on the edge, like I don’t want to go deep in or I’ll stay on the shallow side,” said Hilton. “I just make sure I’m by the lifeguards and I’m fine.”
While out on boat patrol hundreds of yards away from Long Island beaches on Wednesday, The Associated Press didn’t spot any sharks, but did see dolphins. Lt. Sean Reilly, supervising environmental conservation officer with the DEC, says he hasn’t seen any sharks from the boat during recent patrols. It’s the lifeguards who are encountering sharks near the shore, Reilly said. On patrols, dolphins are a much more common sight than sharks.
“When I started 20-something years ago, we saw a dolphin on rare occasions," Reilly said. “Now every time we go into the ocean, we seem to see multiple schools of dolphins.”
During the patrol, a radio alert came in, reporting shark sightings near Fire Island.
“That’s where most of the sharks are seen, by people actually catching them because they are not up on the surface most of the time,” he said.
Scott said to prevent risky shark interactions, avoid swimming in murky waters and in areas where there are schools of menhaden and seals in the water because sharks might be feeding. Don’t swim during dusk, dawn, and nighttime, when sharks feed the most. Swim in groups so sharks don’t misidentify humans as prey.
“When people go to the beach...the chances of them getting into a car accident on their way to the beach is more likely than the chances of actually seeing or interacting with a shark when they’re at the beach,” said Quevedo. “So, my two cents here is to use caution.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/shark-sightings-get-more-common-at-new-york-beaches/3801281/ | 2022-07-30T15:48:11 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/shark-sightings-get-more-common-at-new-york-beaches/3801281/ |
KENTUCKY (WOWK)—Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is set to give an update on flood response in Eastern Kentucky.
You can watch the update live at noon on this page.
On Saturday, Gov. Beshear said the death toll from flooding in Kentucky is at 25, and he expects that number to rise.
“This is an ongoing natural disaster,” Beshear told Fox News. “We are still in search and rescue mode. Thankfully, the rain has stopped. But it’s going to rain more starting Sunday afternoon.”
On Friday, President Joe Biden approved Gov. Beshear’s request for a Federal Disaster Declaration in the 13 counties most affected by the flooding: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.
More than 18,000 customers in Kentucky are still without power, according to Kentucky Power’s outage map. Kentucky Power says they’ve experienced more than 60 broken poles, 17 damaged transformers, 50 broken cross arms, and more than 225 spans of downed wire.
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Tennessee’s embrace of Michigan’s conservative Hillsdale College sours
Nashville, Tenn. – The president of Michigan’s Hillsdale College was riding high earlier this year when he announced plans to launch 50 charter schools in Tennessee after Gov. Bill Lee originally asked for 100.
Six months later, that relationship has cooled after Hillsdale’s Larry Arnn made disparaging comments about educators, telling an audience including Lee that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges.”
The comments inspired outrage among lawmakers, teachers and other public school advocates already skeptical of the plans. Now the Republican governor – long known as a charter school and voucher advocate – has distanced himself from Arnn, leaving the fate of charters connected to the small, conservative college in doubt.
Since Arnn’s comments, three Hillsdale-affiliated charter school applications in Tennessee have been rejected by school boards in Jackson-Madison, Clarksville-Montgomery and Rutherford counties. A spokesperson for Hillsdale College declined to comment on the rejected applications and did not respond to a request to interview Arnn.
It’s unknown when or if the additional 47 charter schools promised will ever materialize. No new legislation has been filed or formal steps taken by the GOP-controlled legislature to oust Hillsdale, but the next legislative session doesn’t start until January.
Things could hardly be more different from when Lee touted Hillsdale-affiliated charters in a speech to the legislature early this year – an unusual shoutout for the private college. Hillsdale, Lee said in announcing a civics education partnership with the school, “has been the standard bearer in quality curriculum and the responsibility of preserving American liberty.”
Arnn had recently spearheaded the “1776 Curriculum,” which was inspired by former President Donald Trump’s short-lived “1776 Commission,” as a direct response to The New York Times’ “1619 Project” focusing on America’s history of slavery. The curriculum’s materials glorify the nation’s founders, downplay America’s role in slavery and condemn the rise of progressive politics.
Although Hillsdale has long been well-known inside GOP circles – Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, former Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz have given commencement speeches there – its prominence has strengthened among conservatives amid the national debate over the role schools should play in teaching race and sexuality.
Starting in 2010, Hillsdale began setting up charter schools – publicly funded but privately run – across the country. Hillsdale says it does not operate or manage schools, but instead offers two types of support by licensing their curriculum for free and providing training and other resources to so-called member schools. The program had more than 20 member schools by the end of 2021 and more than 30 schools using its curriculum, with major presences in Florida, Colorado and Michigan.
Nationally, charter schools frequently stir political tensions. During her tenure as education secretary, Betsy DeVos championed the concept as an alternative to low-performing schools. Critics, often on the left, argue they unfairly drain funding from traditional public schools.
Republicans have tapped into parents’ frustration with remote learning at traditional schools during the pandemic, giving them a path to rally behind charter schools and other school choice initiatives. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Virginia won election last year after drawing on those themes, and the GOP plans to make it a core part of their strategy in this year’s midterms.
It wasn’t until Lee endorsed bringing as many Hillsdale-affiliated charter schools as possible to Tennessee in January that public doubts began to take hold. That has since morphed into anger at Lee among educators for not refuting Arnn’s claims.
“I’m even more saddened and disappointed in our governor who sat there and did not defend our teachers,” Sullivan County school board member Mary Rouse, who was elected to the seat in a heavily Republican region, said at a meeting earlier this month. “Shame on you, Gov. Lee. Shame on you.”
Republican Rep. Mark White, chairman of the state’s powerful House Education Commission, was equally blunt. He posted on social media that “any hope that Hillsdale will operate in Tennessee has been shattered” after Arnn’s remarks.
Before the June event where Arnn made the comments, his executive assistant emailed Lee’s staff 11 questions he planned to ask the governor. They looked straightforward enough: Who were his most important teachers, books and subjects at school? How would he describe what he and Arnn were planning in Tennessee? None of them casts doubt on teachers or their training, according to the email The Associated Press obtained in a records request.
Asked last week if he still maintained a “whole-hearted embrace” of Hillsdale, Lee demurred. He said he’d only talked to Arnn “maybe five times” in the past two years.
Arnn also weighed in last week with an editorial defending his commitment to teaching, saying he’s made similar remarks throughout his career.
“Dumb can mean ‘unintelligent,’ which I did not mean. Dumb also means ‘ill-conceived’ or ‘misdirected,’ which is, sadly, a fitting description for many education schools today,” Arnn wrote.
Whether he helped himself was unclear. The governor, hardly rallying to Arnn’s side, declined to comment on whether he would support the state’s Public Charter School Commission overturning the local boards’ rejections of Hillsdale’s charter school applications. The commission was created in 2019 and Lee has hand-selected all nine members.
A spokesperson for the commission says just one of the three Hillsdale-affiliates has filed to appeal its rejection. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/30/hillsdale-college-teachers-dumb-tennessee-charter/50544733/ | 2022-07-30T16:02:02 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/30/hillsdale-college-teachers-dumb-tennessee-charter/50544733/ |
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A young swimmer from Staten Island is being called a hero after he pulled a drowning toddler from the bottom of a pool.
That unlikely rescuer credited for the life-saving rescue: a 7-year-old boy.
Massiah Browne's been taking swimming lessons for over a year, but no one expected the second-grader to be prepared to rescue another person.
His family said the incident happened last week, at the apartment complex in Sacramento where the family now lives.
"I saw this little boy at the bottom of the pool," Browne said. "I went to go get him and then I brought him up."
Sacramento authorities said responding paramedics rushed the critically injured 3-year-old boy to the hospital. Browne's mother said she's been in touch with the family and the toddler has since recovered and is home with his family.
"Massiah’s 7 years old, so for him to save somebody out of a pool, it’s unbelievable," the boy's father, Marcus Browne, said.
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The boy's father, a professional boxer and Olympian, can't help but be proud of the 7-year-old. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/unlikely-hero-from-nyc-saves-drowning-toddler-in-pool/3801960/ | 2022-07-30T16:22:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/unlikely-hero-from-nyc-saves-drowning-toddler-in-pool/3801960/ |
A man who allegedly threatened to throw his own baby off a freeway overpass in Philadelphia has now been criminally charged.
Raheem Murphy, 35, faces counts of aggravated assault, threatening the safety of a child, reckless endangerment, possession of an instrument of crime and related charges, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
The charges relate not only to his alleged actions against the baby, but also to the actions toward his ex-partner – who is also the baby’s mother – as well a bystander who tried to intervene and a Pennsylvania State Trooper who responded to the scene.
The ordeal played out Thursday on an overpass on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia.
Christine King, the bystander, said she was driving along the interstate when she witnessed the man arguing with the mother of the child.
"Then I saw that the man grabbed the baby and tried to throw her over the bridge," King said. "That's when I hit the brakes on my car and went out to stop him."
King added that when she parked her car in the middle of I-95, at the height of Cottman Avenue, she began to shout, pleading for Murphy to let go of the child, but he pushed her and threatened to shoot her.
"The police then came and pointed their guns at him, but he didn't want to let the baby go," King said.
After several minutes of struggling and screaming, King said the mother managed to take the gun from her partner. And, after a brief standoff with police, Murphy released the baby and was taken into custody.
Murphy is being held on $1.5 million bail, plus a stay away order and mental health evaluation, the DA’s office said. Defender Association of Philadelphia, which is representing Murphy, could not be reached for comment Saturday. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-who-held-his-baby-girl-off-i-95-overpass-in-philadelphia-charged/3320618/ | 2022-07-30T16:28:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-who-held-his-baby-girl-off-i-95-overpass-in-philadelphia-charged/3320618/ |
Former Monroe County judge Marc Kellams killed in traffic crash
Former Monroe County Circuit Court judge Marc Kellams was killed in a traffic crash on I-465 in Indianapolis Friday.
At about 4:30 p.m. Friday, Indiana State Police responded to a four-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of I-465 near I-70, according to a press release. Trooper Larry Miers' preliminary investigation determined traffic was stopped on I-465 near mile marker 43 for an unknown reason. A box truck failed to stop or slow as it approached the stopped traffic and crashed into the rear of the Acura SUV Kellams was operating, causing a chain reaction with two additional vehicles.
Kellams, 73, of Bargersville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck was tested for impairment but drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be a factor in the crash.
Kellams was a Monroe County judge for 38 years and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He was appointed by Gov. Otis Bowen in 1980 after completing his law degree at IU's Maurer School of Law. He ministered through St. Charles Catholic Church in Bloomington. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/former-monroe-county-judge-marc-kellams-killed-in-crash/65387235007/ | 2022-07-30T16:30:27 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/former-monroe-county-judge-marc-kellams-killed-in-crash/65387235007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — Tenants had to be relocated after a driver crashed an SUV into their apartment unit Saturday morning, authorities say.
San Antonio Police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 800 block of North Frio Street for reports of a vehicle crashed into a structure.
When officials arrived, they saw the SUV crashed into the apartment and say that two people were inside at the time of the crash. Witnesses told police that they saw the driver get out of the SUV and run away, but didn't see how the actual crash happened.
There were no reported injuries and the tenants of that unit will get relocated, officials said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/suv-crashes-into-apartment-driver-runs-off-san-antonio/273-85d641c0-2a96-484f-b2f0-6db2502681c2 | 2022-07-30T16:31:30 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/suv-crashes-into-apartment-driver-runs-off-san-antonio/273-85d641c0-2a96-484f-b2f0-6db2502681c2 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Monkeypox cases are on the rise nationwide. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 338 cases on Friday. In Austin nine have been confirmed and there are 32 more "presumptive" cases.
Once a rare disease, monkeypox is now a public health emergency declared by the World Health Organization.
Health experts said that designation does not necessarily mean it's particularly transmissible or lethal.
"This monkeypox virus spreads very easily from skin to skin contact," Dr. David Winter said with Baylor Scott & White.
Anyone can be susceptible, but Winter said symptoms may vary.
"We were told that it starts with muscle aches, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a couple of weeks later, you get this rash. Well, the rash can come early. You can skip all the earlier symptoms, so the rash also can be just a few little blisters in places you may not know where to look," Winter said.
Rashes can last two to four weeks. If a person becomes exposed to someone who has monkeypox, Chris Van Deusen, a spokesperson for the state health department, said getting vaccinated may stop symptoms from developing. However, vaccines are currently in low supply.
"Roughly 14,000 to 15,000 doses we've distributed out across the state, including about 3,000 to Austin Public Health," Van Deusen said.
Austin Public Health is working to identify monkeypox patients and their close contacts to stop the spread and administer vaccines only to those who really need them.
"We're giving out the vaccine right now as post-exposure prophylaxis, which means that we're giving it to people who have already been exposed to monkeypox," Heather Cooks-Sinclair said, the manager of the Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit with APH.
Cooks-Sinclair said people need to go to a doctor if they've been exposed to then get tested.
As they monitor exposures, she said they expect case numbers to rise.
"We're identifying cases because we're out there looking for them as well is really the bottom line," Cooks-Sinclair said.
According to Van Deusen, the state health department will distribute more vaccines in the coming weeks.
"Some additional vaccine will be coming our way kind of in a rollout over the next several weeks. So there will be more vaccines coming to Texas and we're going to push that out again to the local health departments just as quickly as we can," Van Deusen said.
For more information on monkeypox cases in Travis County, click here.
For the CDC's monkeypox signs and symptoms, click here.
For key facts about monkeypox from the World Health Organization, click here.
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Two Providence men drown in West Greenwich's Phelps Pond
Two men from Providence drowned in a West Greenwich pond on Friday evening, according to the police.
The incident took place at Phelps Pond, a former gravel pit tucked away behind the Park & Ride off Route 95, at the edge of the Big River Management Area. It is known locally as a popular place to cool off in the summer, though officials advise against doing so because there are no lifeguards on duty.
Maj. James Tiernan of the West Greenwich Police Department identified the two men who drowned as Tylon Brooks, 20, and Joshua Richards, 20, both of Providence.
He said that Brooks and Richards had come down from Providence with a group of friends and were swimming in the pond for about 15 minutes when they began to struggle.
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A third friend entered the water to help but was unable to do so and had to return to shore. Police were called for help.
West Greenwich police chief Richard Ramsay said that officer John Salisbury happened to be close by and arrived in a matter of minutes. He dove down to the bottom of the pond in the area where the swimmers were last seen.
Bystanders helped pull the two men from the water, and volunteer firefighters attempted to perform CPR. Brooks and Richards were pronounced dead at Kent Hospital.
The individual who had been able to get out of the water was evaluated at the hospital and did not have life-threatening injuries, Ramsay said.
Ramsay said that the pond is part of the state-owned Big River Management Area, so "it's not something that we normally police." Although the pond is not very deep, "certainly swimming is not advisable," he said. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/drowning-phelps-pond-west-greenwich-providence-men-drown/10191111002/ | 2022-07-30T16:50:10 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/30/drowning-phelps-pond-west-greenwich-providence-men-drown/10191111002/ |
ATLANTA — A person died in a car fire, Atlanta Fire officials confirmed, in an incident that occurred on I-75/85 on Friday night.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said they responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident a little before 11 p.m. The wreck occurred just south of downtown on the interstate, near Fulton Street.
According to AFRD, "on arrival one occupant was entrapped inside a vehicle fully engulfed in flames."
"Firefighters initiated a fire attack to extinguish the fire before confirming the vehicle's occupant deceased," the fire service said.
No identifying information was immediately available Saturday on the victim who died.
According to Atlanta Police, the wreck happened when one vehicle attempted to pass the other as both were traveling southbound on the interstate.
"After the collision, the driver of the vehicle being passed lost control and struck a wall before ultimately overturning," APD said. "The driver of that vehicle was later pronounced deceased."
Police said currently there are "no charges anticipated" though an investigation is "still active and ongoing." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/car-fire-death-atlanta-interstate-75-85/85-3179475a-3c76-4ab0-90ad-8c851546acc2 | 2022-07-30T16:52:41 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/car-fire-death-atlanta-interstate-75-85/85-3179475a-3c76-4ab0-90ad-8c851546acc2 |
Jamie Mohr's front door was blank — plain white — when two Lincoln Police officers rang her doorbell around 8 p.m. June 14, minutes before one of them would fire two rounds from his service pistol into the woman's American bulldog, Diva.
The scene at 1340 Manatt St. has changed in the month-and-a-half since then.
Mohr's yard is devoid of the dog toys that once littered it. Her boyfriend, Matthew Hutchinson, has since moved out of the residence, their relationship splintered by the stress that night has brought.
And the front door, now, is equipped with a stickered decal displaying an outline of the dog's face above three words: "Justice for Diva."
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"That's all I want," Mohr told the Journal Star this week, two days after the city denied her $3,575 tort claim stemming from the shooting which paralyzed Diva. The bulldog was euthanized at an emergency veterinarian clinic hours after the incident.
The events of June 14 unfolded quickly. The two officers knocked on Mohr's door at 7:48 that night, and immediately, Diva began barking, according to doorbell video reviewed by the Journal Star.
Mohr opened the door 29 seconds after officers initially knocked, exchanging greetings with the officers, who had come to the house to perform a compliance check on Hutchinson, a drug court participant who is now nine months sober.
"OK," Mohr told the officers, before turning back to call for Hutchinson.
"Matt," she said. "Drug court check."
"Hey man," one of the officers said, just as Diva raced down the steps and charged toward the officer, who tripped and drew his Taser as he backpedaled away from the dog.
Then, Diva looped around the officer who had fallen and began to charge his partner, who had already drawn his gun.
He fired twice and fell backward. Diva collapsed. Mohr froze. Hutchinson charged toward the officer who had fired his weapon, shouting expletives. The second officer intervened and began to de-escalate the situation.
It had been 52 seconds since the officers knocked on the door. Now a sergeant was on the way, and the residents of the single-story home in Lincoln's Belmont neighborhood soon rushed the dog to the vet. Diva would not survive the night.
"It's probably one of the most traumatic things I've been through in my life," said Mohr, 38. "Like, I watched my dog get shot in front of me."
Diva was previously deemed "potentially dangerous" after she bit a city resident in an unprovoked incident in December 2019, according to Steve Beal, the city's Animal Control manager.
Mohr disputes that characterization and took issue with the police department's description of the dog to the media after the incident.
"I had her an at AA function with 150 people, not on a chain," Mohr said. "Kids, dogs, puppies, grown adults, food. She didn't do a thing.
"She was protective of me, but she was not mean, by any means."
In the video of the encounter, Diva can be heard growling as she charged the first officer.
In its news release announcing the shooting, the police department said it would investigate whether the officers followed LPD's training procedures for encounters with aggressive dogs.
Lincoln Police Investigator Scott Parker said Friday the department had completed its investigation and found the officers did not violate any policies.
It was the police who shot Diva, but Mohr said she's the one who continues to pay.
She and Hutchinson paid for the dog's cremation, though the vet held Diva's ashes until the $726 medical bill stemming from the shooting was paid in full on Wednesday.
Mohr paid $350 for a new dog, a pit bull puppy named Sookie, to fill the void left in her house on Manatt Street.
And the couple has suffered other losses. Hutchinson moved out shortly after the incident, which they both attribute to the stress brought on by the shooting.
"It's been hard," Hutchinson said.
"It's been really hard," Mohr said.
After the shooting, the two held a vigil and barbecue in Diva's honor, commissioning "Justice for Diva" T-shirts and decals like the one that adorns Mohr's front door.
They wore the shirts to Lincoln's City Council chambers on Monday, where Mohr tearfully asked city officials to reimburse them for the medical bills, the replacement dog and $2,500 for Diva's original cost. (Mohr says she got the dog from a breeder).
"I understand that Diva didn't do anything wrong, and the officers may have not done anything wrong either, but they took my dog from me," Mohr told the City Council, advocating for her reimbursement.
The city denied the claim, so that night, Mohr turned instead to the community, launching a GoFundMe page to bring her dog's remains home. She raised the necessary funds — $726 — in 19 hours.
"It's just nice to know that there's good people who actually care about people who are going through something that the city won't help them with," Hutchinson said.
The fundraising effort was buoyed by a single anonymous donor who gave $500. The donor's name is shielded from public view but was provided to Mohr, the organizer, who searched the donor's name on Google.
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Horizon Bank pulled in a record $24.9 million profit in the second quarter, a 5.5% increase over the previous quarter and a 12.1% jump year-over-year.
The Michigan City-based bank made 54 cents per share in the three-month period that ended on June 30, up from 50 cents during the second quarter of last year.
“We are extremely pleased with our performance during the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Record earnings and profitability can be attributed to strong loan growth and the higher interest rate environment which led to a meaningful increase in pre–tax, pre–provision net income,” Chairman and CEO Craig Dwight said. “This level of organic growth would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication from our team to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We remain committed to driving organic growth through our investments in commercial and consumer loan production, finding strategic opportunities to deploy capital, and leveraging our asset-sensitive balance sheet and strong credit quality to achieve long–term shareholder value.”
Horizon Bank grew loans by 6.2% to $3.89 billion in the quarter. Its commercial loans grew 4.9% to $2.31 billion while consumer loans increased by 12.6% to $848.7 million.
The bank reported a net interest margin of 3.19% in the second quarter.
"Net interest margin continues to expand, illustrating the company’s highly asset-sensitive balance sheet position. Both the expected additional rate increases, and loan volume will continue to positively impact net interest income and NIM through 2022," Dwight said. "Pressure on deposit pricing so far has been limited and we believe will remain in line with or better than our competitors. This expectation reflects our confidence in the strength of our commercial and retail relationships.”
The bank grew adjusted net income to $24.2 million in the second quarter or $0.56 per share. That's up from $23.6 million during the first quarter.
Horizon increased net interest income by $4.8 million and decreased non-interest expense by $242,000.
“Our results this quarter were positively impacted by the significant progress towards achieving our goal of an annualized non–interest expense to average assets ratio of less than 2%. For the period ended June 30, 2022, our annualized non–interest expense to average assets ratio was 1.95%,” Mr. Dwight continued. “We remain disciplined with a focus on expense management which is critical given the economic uncertainty and rise in inflation, however; we are confident in our ability to continue to reduce our annualized target to less than 2%.”
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Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone.
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker made a record $1.1 billion in second-quarter adjusted net earnings or $3.86 per share. It also pulled a record second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is selling the building to a developer for $30 million in cash and also getting another downtown building valued at $75 million.
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Finward Bancorp, the parent company of Peoples Bank, made $4.4 million in profit in the second quarter, up from $3.6 million in the first quarter.
The Munster-based bank made $1.03 per share in the second quarter, the same as in the first quarter.
Peoples Bank made $6.6 million in the first six months of the year, down from $8.1 million in the first sixth months of 2021.
The Munster-based bank made $1.58 per share in the first six months of the year, down from $2.33 per share in the first six months of 2021.
Peoples Bank now has $2 billion in assets, up from $1.59 billion in assets as compared to the same point in 2021.
“Despite the rapidly changing economic environment, we improved our core net income and net interest margin during the second quarter and made significant progress in rebalancing our earning assets," said Benjamin Bochnowski, president and chief executive officer. "Changes in consumer demands for fixed-rate mortgages have slowed our ability to generate gains from the sales of loans. However, we continue to grow our residential real estate loan portfolio."
People's Bank's core net income increased by $533,000 year-over-year during the first six months due largely to organic loan growth, management of net interest margin and its acquisition of Royal Financial in Chicago, which increased its interest-earning assets.
Net interest margin totaled 3.5% for the first six months of the year, up from 3.31% for the first six months of the previous year.
"Cashflows from our securities portfolio, along with securities sales in a volatile market and growth in core deposits, have supported strong commercial loan growth with commercial real estate loans increasing by 12.6% year-to-date," Bochnowski said. "We are actively managing our expense base to achieve greater economies of scale, and continue to perform at levels that generate capital and allow for the ongoing investments in the digital transformation process for Peoples Bank and Finward Bancorp."
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Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone.
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker made a record $1.1 billion in second-quarter adjusted net earnings or $3.86 per share. It also pulled a record second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is selling the building to a developer for $30 million in cash and also getting another downtown building valued at $75 million.
The puzzle, toy and game store for all ages, which bills itself as "Northwest Indiana's largest little retailer of logic brain games," is moving from a 340-square-foot space to a 1,150-square-foot storefront down the street. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/peoples-bank-increases-profits-in-second-quarter-surpasses-2-billion-in-assets/article_6632d907-3dc5-5d7a-b41e-9b4b17fba17f.html | 2022-07-30T17:13:04 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/peoples-bank-increases-profits-in-second-quarter-surpasses-2-billion-in-assets/article_6632d907-3dc5-5d7a-b41e-9b4b17fba17f.html |
HAMMOND — A man awaiting trial on murder and drug conspiracy charges is newly accused of an elaborate plan to smuggle drugs into his jail cell.
The U.S. attorney Friday charged Teddia “Teddy” Caldwell and Paronica Bonds, both of Gary, with conspiracy to provide contraband into the Porter County Jail in Valparaiso.
The government alleges Bonds sent a letter to Caldwell’s jail cell containing paper stained with synthetic marijuana with the street name of “spice” that could be inhaled for a marijuana-like high.
Caldwell, 46, the estranged husband of Gary Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell, has been in federal detention since his arrest and indictment four years ago on charges of masterminding a heroin and crack cocaine network between June 2016 and February 2018 and murder.
Bonds, 38, Caldwell’s girlfriend and co-defendant, has been free on probation since she pleaded guilty in 2016 to a firearms violation.
The government alleges Bonds sent Caldwell a letter disguised as privileged attorney-client communication between Caldwell and one of his defense attorneys.
Porter County Jail employees became suspicious because the return address on the letter’s envelope appeared to be a cut and pasted off of another envelope used inside the jail.
The government alleges Caldwell’s defense attorney denied having sent Caldwell the letter.
Police opened the letter and found pages containing a yellow stain later identified as the chemical MDMB-4en-PINACA, a designer drug that mimics an active ingredient of marijuana.
Police questioned Bonds, who admitted to sending the letter, which she obtained from a man who previously had been incarcerated with Caldwell.
Bonds and Caldwell appeared Friday before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge John E. Martin, who advised them of the new charge placed against them.
He ordered Bond’s detention, pending trial.
The new charge tore up the court’s schedule to have Caldwell and Devonte “Lil Bro” Hodge, 30, of Gary, face a federal jury next month.
Now, Caldwell and Hodge’s trial has been rescheduled for May 1, 2023.
And Caldwell’s two other co-defendants, Taquan “Boonie” Clarke and Devontae Martin, both 28, of Gary, will now go to trial beginning Aug. 22.
A federal grand jury indicted a total of nine individuals four years ago with carrying out a conspiracy to deal narcotics out of Caldwell’s home, his Gary car wash business and several Gary properties he turned into drug houses.
Caldwell and Hodge are additionally charged with killing Akeem Oliver, 29, of Gary Oct. 8, 2016 in Gary. The government alleges Caldwell ordered — and Hodge carried out — the homicide because they suspected Oliver was a police informant.
Martin and Clarke are charged with the drug-related homicide of 43-year-old Kevin Hood of Gary on July 28, 2017. The government alleges the two killed Hood, a rival drug dealer, during a robbery in Gary.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Witnesses told police the defendant entered the home, hugged several relatives, walked up to the victim and began shooting at him, court records state.
At one point, the woman realized the defendant had stabbed her in the abdomen and head, and that a knife blade had broken off and was sticking out of her temple, according to court records.
The federal agents served an arrest warrant from a Lake County court for the arrest of fugitive Cardia Combs, 28, on a charge of murder, according to police. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/drug-dealer-accused-of-spice-delivery-to-his-jail-cell/article_bab9a51f-ba1b-543d-88fd-0c6f92691686.html | 2022-07-30T17:13:10 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/drug-dealer-accused-of-spice-delivery-to-his-jail-cell/article_bab9a51f-ba1b-543d-88fd-0c6f92691686.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters responded to a fire that had fully engulfed a house in Vancouver early Saturday morning.
It happened around 4 a.m. at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue. Fire officials said the first crews arrived just four minutes after being dispatched, and the house was already completely up in flames.
Firefighters worked to keep the flames from spreading to nearby buildings and trees, ultimately extinguishing the blaze quickly.
The house was found to be vacant, and the Vancouver Fire Department said no one was displaced.
No injuries were reported. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/early-morning-fire-engulfs-vacant-house-in-vancouver/ | 2022-07-30T17:27:07 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/early-morning-fire-engulfs-vacant-house-in-vancouver/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Heading to the Oregon Coast for a quick trip? How about hitting up one of the coast’s top-rated breweries?
TripAdvisor.com has a list of the best places to get a pint on the coast, according to its travelers’ favorites.
9. Bandon Rain
Featuring 15 taps of beer and cider, along with a choice of appetizers and snacks, Bandon Rain on the Southern Oregon Coast is a favorite for TripAdvisor.com. Food trucks also visit on Friday and Saturday.
BandonRain.com
Address: 640 2nd St SE, Bandon, Oregon
8. Reach Break Brewery
Open seven days a week, Reach Break Brewery has a newly remodeled taproom and outdoor patio for visitors to enjoy.
ReachBreak.com
Address: 1343 Duane St, Astoria, Oregon
7. Fort George Brewery and Public House
Fort George Brewery in Astoria has seen some major growth – it now spans a full city block, with different menus for its Upstairs and Downstairs restaurants.
FortGeorgeBrewery.com
1483 Duane St, Astoria, Oregon
6. Chetco Brewing Company
Another Southern Oregon Coast spot on the list, the Brookings-based Chetco Brewing Company features quite a few events at its location in addition to having 20 taps and in-house root beer and kombucha tea.
ChetcoBrew.com
830 Railroad St, Brookings, Oregon
5. Beachcrest Brewing Company
The Central Oregon Coast spot features brews, wood-fired pizza and live music.
BeachcrestBrewing.com
7755 N Highway 101, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
4. Pelican Brewing Company
With multiple locations up and down the Oregon Coast, TripAdvisor travelers picked the OG location in Pacific City as their favorite Pelican Brewing spot — and as one of the top things to do in town overall.
PelicanBrewing.com
33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, Oregon
3. De Garde Brewing
Located in Tillamook, De Garde Brewing offers an interesting take on their beers by cooling wort naturally and letting them ferment in barrels from anywhere between six months and five years.
DeGardeBrewing.com
Address: 114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook, Oregon
2. Arch Rock Brewing Company
Another Southern Oregon Coast spot hitting the TripAdvisor.com travelers’ list, Arch Rock got its start after a couple converted their cabinet shop into a brewery — and it’s been sailing ever since.
ArchRockBeer.com
Address: 28779 Hunter Creek Rd, Gold Beach, Oregon
1. Rogue Nation Brewery & Spirits
A powerhouse in the state’s beer scene, Rogue has since expanded into spirits, canned cocktails, CBD drinks and much more, with locations around Oregon. However, headquarters remain in Newport.
Rogue.com
Address: 2320 OSU Dr, Newport, Oregon
Staying in the Portland metro and want some ice cream? Check out these top-rated ice cream spots. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/top-oregon-coast-breweries-according-to-tripadvisor/ | 2022-07-30T17:27:13 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/top-oregon-coast-breweries-according-to-tripadvisor/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department upgraded an aggravated battery case to a homicide investigation after the victim recently died, according to a news release.
On July 18, police responded to a situation that was determined to be 'civil in nature with no crime occurring, and all individuals were separated, Tampa police said in a statement.
A few hours after the initial situation, police received another call to the same address, however, it was unclear why police were needed.
The statement said when police arrived at the scene, they found a victim walking away with a stab wound to his abdomen.
"He initially refused medical treatment but ultimately agreed to be transported to the hospital for evaluation," police said.
Police said the victim gave a statement as well as the other involved individuals and the possible suspect.
The State Attorney's Office was contacted that day and directed TPD to direct file the Aggravated Battery case to their office for review.
The Tampa Police Homicide squad has now been notified by the Medical Examiner's Office that the victim has died as a result of the original incident.
The involved individual is a 72-year-old Hispanic male and his involvement is still under investigation.
This case is now being investigated as a homicide. This situation is still under investigation. No other information has been released at this time. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/aggravated-battery-homicide-tampa-upgrade-charge-situation-stab-wound/67-336e088b-f371-47c1-9510-c14f982b50be | 2022-07-30T17:31:10 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/aggravated-battery-homicide-tampa-upgrade-charge-situation-stab-wound/67-336e088b-f371-47c1-9510-c14f982b50be |
25 people killed in catastrophic flash flooding in eastern Kentucky
Governor Beshear said nearly $700,000 has been donated to the Team Eastern Kentucky Relief Fund.
Gut-wrenching images continue to come out of eastern Kentucky days after heavy rainfall caused widespread flash flooding that devastated several communities.
As of Saturday, Governor Andy Beshear said 25 people have died in Kentucky and at least four of those deaths are children, all from the same family.
It was previously reported that six children were among the dead, but Beshear said Saturday two of the bodies were later identified as adults. There are five counties with death tolls, Beshear said. He called the disaster "devastating."
Beshear said he expects the death toll to increase as crews continue rescue operations.
"Continue to pray for the families that have suffered an unfathomable loss, some have lost almost everyone in their household," he said. "I'm worried we're gonna be finding bodies for weeks to come."
PHOTOS: Aftermath of eastern Kentucky flooding
More than 1,400 people have been rescued by boat and helicopter, and 142 people are being sheltered in temporary shelters, Beshear said. Fourteen counties and three cities have declared emergencies.
There are more than 18,000 power outages reported in the region, Beshear says unlike in western Kentucky, standing water has slowed restoration efforts.
Earlier this week, Beshear quickly launched the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to help flood survivors as they work to rebuild.
As of Saturday, there have been 5,673 individual donations and more than $684,000 raised to help survivors.
Donations help with food, shelter and other necessities of life and go towards any emergency funds that come into the area.
The governor said the first expenditure will be for providing money to the families who have lost loved ones so they can have funerals.
"The least we ought to be able to do is grieve together," he said. "It's the least we can do, is to be there with these folks in this incredibly difficult time."
'By far the worst' State of emergency declared
Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency Thursday morning, enacting the National Guard to begin mobilizing for rescue operations.
The governor took a helicopter fly-over of some of the impacted communities on Friday, later saying this flood is "by far the worst" he's ever seen.
"Hundreds of homes, their ball fields, their parks, businesses, under more water than I think any of us have ever seen in that area, absolutely impassable in numerous spots, so just devastating," he said Friday afternoon.
Beshear says many more Kentuckians are still missing, but an exact number isn't reliable due to the level of destruction.
"Communication is still very difficult. We're trying to amplify cell service," Beshear said. "It's going to be very challenging to get a good number, but what people can do is to report their unaccounted loved one."
The governor says those with missing loved ones should email state police at ksppubaff@ky.gov or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. He said to not call 911 for missing people, it should only be used for emergencies.
"We're gonna do our best to find them all," he said.
Shelters have been established to help displaced people. Those shelters are located in the following state parks:
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park
- Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
- Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
What happened? 8-10.5" of rain in 48 hours
As rainfall hammered Appalachia this week, water tumbled down hillsides and into valleys and hollows where it swelled creeks and streams coursing through small towns.
The torrent engulfed homes and businesses and trashed vehicles. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
When the rain finally let up early Friday, parts of eastern Kentucky had received between 8 and 10 1/2 inches over 48 hours. But some waterways were still not expected to crest until Saturday.
"I believe it will be one of the most significant, deadly floods that we have had in Kentucky in at least a very long time," Beshear said.
The floodwaters raging through Appalachia were so swift that some people trapped in their homes couldn’t be immediately reached, said Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams.
Just to the west in hard-hit Perry County, authorities said some people remained unaccounted for and almost everyone in the area suffered some sort of damage.
“We’ve still got a lot of searching to do,” Jerry Stacy, the county’s emergency management director, said.
'We are grateful.' Incoming federal aid
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response teams are on the ground in eastern Kentucky assisting with rescue efforts.
Beshear said Saturday additional FEMA teams are arriving in the state soon to help with processing damage claims.
FEMA is also providing 18 truck loads of clean drinking water, as many parts of the region are without drinking water or under a water boil advisory.
He reassured Kentuckians impacted by the catastrophic flooding that help is on the way and will remain there as long as it's needed.
"We're gonna be there for them today," Beshear said. "We're gonna be there for them once they're safe and when they're thinking of what's next as well."
On Friday, President Joe Biden approved Beshear's request for federal aid to help with recovery efforts in 13 eastern Kentucky counties.
"We asked for this last night; it came early this morning -- one of the fastest disaster declarations we've seen, and we are grateful for it," the governor said.
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LACEY TOWNSHIP — A Middlesex County man died after his sport utility vehicle ran off the Garden State Parkway on Friday, State Police said.
The crash occurred at 7:23 p.m. on the parkway northbound at milepost 72, Sgt. Philip Curry said Saturday. A Chevrolet Traverse driven by Brian Steiner, 49, of Sayreville, was traveling north when it ran off the road to the right, went down an embankment and struck several trees.
Steiner sustained fatal injuries in the crash, Curry said.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/lacey-township-parkway-crash-kills-north-jersey-man/article_a2bf1074-1024-11ed-baa3-836b3f430b0c.html | 2022-07-30T17:43:06 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/lacey-township-parkway-crash-kills-north-jersey-man/article_a2bf1074-1024-11ed-baa3-836b3f430b0c.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state.
New positive cases: 3,162
New deaths: 1
Total positive cases: 2,212,784
Total number of deaths: 31,171
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,145,584
Rate of transmission: 1.01
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 62,285 cases, 959 deaths, 380,845 doses administered
Cape May: 12,322 cases, 264 deaths, 134,533 doses administered
Cumberland: 36,742 cases, 579 deaths, 186,852 doses administered
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Ocean: 151,166 cases, 2,878 deaths, 703,796 doses administered
Figures as of 1 p.m. July 30
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-3-100-new-covid-19-cases-1-new-death-rate/article_1d58ea8e-1026-11ed-b789-37aafe810dd4.html | 2022-07-30T17:43:07 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-3-100-new-covid-19-cases-1-new-death-rate/article_1d58ea8e-1026-11ed-b789-37aafe810dd4.html |
Brett Hemphill scored 15 points to lead Athens II Motel to a 40-37 victory over Cone Crazy on July 20 in the high school boys division of the Wildwood Crest Recreation Summer Basketball League.
Ahmed Djellal added 12 points for Athens II. Alex Daniel scored 10 for Cone Crazy. Caden Elwell added eight.
Domino’s Pizza 84, Big Top’s Surfin’ Sundaes 54: Jordan Fusik scored a game-high 20 points and Brayden Sidebotham added 15 for Domino’s. Robby Andrews (19) and Alec Dooley (10) led Big Top's in scoring.
Casiello Construction 60, Smitty’s Parking 58: Joshua McKoy scored a game-high 31 for Casiello Basketball. Carter Short added 15. For Smitty's, Junior Hans (18) and Michael Zarfati (13) led in scoring.
Big Top’s Surfin’ Sundaes 55, Athens II Motel 48: On July 18, Joe Cunningham scored a game-high 21 for the winners. Connor Jackson added 10. Branden Hemphill scored 17 and Brett Hemphill 16 for Athens.
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Casiello Construction 68, Domino’s Pizza 65: Junior Hans scored 24 for Casiello. Luke Basile added 10. For Domino’s, Michael Hoey scored 18. Jordan Fusik and Lance Lillo each had 13.
Cone Crazy 61, Smitty’s Parking Lots 35: Joseph Chomko scored 16 for Cone Crazy. Liam Halus added 12. For Smitty's, Carter Short scored a game-high 23. Shaun McCormac added eight.
Grades 6-8 Division
Law Office of Seth A. Fuscellaro 51, Wawa Markets 35: On July 21, Nolan Mawhinney (20 points) and Angelo Panizi (17) led the winners. Wawa Owen Bannon (13) and Danny Benichou (10) led Wawa in scoring.
Casiello Basketball 50, Adventurer Oceanfront Inn 17: Trevor Troiano (12) and Gianni Troiano (nine) were the leading scorers for the winners. Matt Pooler and Jordan Joynes each scored eight for Adventurer.
Dogtooth Grill 48, KW sellinginjerseyshore.com 35: Cole Reilly scored 15 and Michael Sciarra 12 for Dogtooth. Declan Farrell scored 14 and Aidan Murtha nine for KW.
KW sellinginjerseyshore.com 59, Adventurer Oceanfront Inn 27: On July 19, Farrell scored a game-high 29 for the winners. Callan Murtha added 12. Matt Pooler (11) and Jordan Joynes (10) were the leading scorers for Adventurer.
Law Office of Seth A. Fuscellaro 52, Casiello Basketball 37: Angelo Panzini (20 points) and Nolan Mawhinney (14) were the leading scorers for the winners. Trevor Troiano scored 20 for Casiello. Brayden Mickus added eight.
Grades 3-5 Division
Poppi’s Pizza 44, Water’s Edge Resort 7: On July 21, Matthew Lyman scored 12 for Poppi's. Jon Patrick Conley, Jack McIlhenney, Kai Sciarra and Brendan Sciarra each scored six. Luca Santana had three points for Water's Edge. Weston Auty and Quintin Cooper each scored two.
Duffer’s Ice Cream 21, Lunch With Lynch 3: Flynn Markey and Vincenzo Formoso each scored six for Duffer’s. Maxwell Givner added two points for Lunch with LYnch. Caleb Handlovsky scored one.
Poppi’s Pizza 26, Lunch With Lynch 17: On July 19, Lyman scored 10 points for Poppi's. Brendan Sciarra added eight. Handlovsky and Givner each scored four in the loss.
Duffer’s Ice Cream 32, Water’s Edge Resort 15: Declan Bannon (nine points) and Madden Perry (eight) each led Duffer’s. Zach Lacivita and Christos Bilios each scored two for Water’s Edge. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/wildwood-crest-recreation-summer-basketball-league-results/article_19815962-0f74-11ed-956b-539ea509881b.html | 2022-07-30T17:43:07 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/wildwood-crest-recreation-summer-basketball-league-results/article_19815962-0f74-11ed-956b-539ea509881b.html |
Originally published July 26 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.
The breadth of Western issues handled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is wide, but in his address to Western governors on Tuesday in Coeur d’Alene, U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack focused on issues Idaho and the West faces every day.
Issues like longer, hotter and drier wildfire seasons without the workforce to fight them.
Like ensuring ranchers have the ability to process their livestock. Like bridging the urban v. rural divide when it comes to food deserts, where grocery stories are harder to come by.
Vilsack, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, spoke about a variety of issues Western communities face on the first day of the Western Governors’ Association’s annual meeting.
Vilsack spoke of solutions reached through teamwork between state and federal governments to improve the quality of life of those living in Western states. Becerra highlighted the work the Department of Health and Human Services and state governments have done to improve the lack of health care access in rural areas and address mental and behavioral health needs across the West.
The threat of Western wildfire
With wildfire plaguing Western states, and a firefighter labor shortage on top of that, President Joe Biden increased the minimum wage for federal wildland firefighting forces to $15 an hour. Firefighters can also expect to see increases in annual salary of up to $20,000.
“We have to recruit and retain firefighters and those working in the Forest Service,” Vilsack said. “And that did require us to look at our compensation system and our classification system to send a message of respect to those who fight fires.”
Vilsack acknowledged a responsibility for the USDA to work with state and local governments on reforestation and improving forest health, especially after wildfires break out. Those projects are supported with funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as through Good Neighbor Authority partnerships. Idaho has five Good Neighbor Authority partnerships with agencies like the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management meant to restore landscapes across the state.
What the USDA is doing to help farmers, ranchers
Vilsack said the USDA is working to help states increase the processing capacity of the livestock industry by expanding markets, reducing inspection fees and funding grants to increase processing capacity. He also said to reduce the rising costs of agriculture, states should encourage their private sectors to participate in precision agriculture to use resources more effectively and efficiently.
Eventually eliminating food deserts is another goal Vilsack said the USDA is partnering with states to reach. Through the implementation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and providing more funding for schools’ nutrition programs, Vilsack said this will increase access for families in rural communities and food deserts to healthy food.
Increasing health care access in the West
Several governors at the annual meeting were concerned about the decreased access to health care, especially for rural communities, after the public health emergency declared during the pandemic ends. The expiration date for the public health emergency is Oct. 13.
Becerra said there’s “a clear sweet spot” when it comes to working with Western governors to increase health care access in rural communities through telehealth and expanded care for behavioral and mental health.
“The future is telehealth, and it’s here to stay,” Becerra said.
While telehealth widens the range at which people can receive care, it also opens more avenues for providers to give sub-par or illegitimate health care, he said. Becerra said provider accountability will need to be the foundation of the changing health care system. He said this means providing valuable care that ensures the health of the patient and not counting on being paid whether good care was given or not. Becerra also said this may change the way people are charged for provider services based on what type of care they receive.
Another way health care is being expanded by the agency is through the implementation of harm reduction programs that provide care options for those using drugs. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said fentanyl poisoning is incredibly stigmatized and the use of tools like fentanyl strips, which detect fentanyl, are unlikely to be supported by those who see taking drugs as a moral choice.
The recent launch of the 988 National Suicide Prevention lifeline was also discussed as a part of the expansion of mental health care. Becerra said while the lifeline will save many lives, it isn’t quite up to the quality of help it should be because of the inability to pinpoint the caller’s location like 911 operators can. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/us-agriculture-health-secretaries-talk-western-issues-at-governors-meeting-in-idaho/article_4aca0a0e-c919-5cfa-84e4-858bc1cae3b1.html | 2022-07-30T17:44:35 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/us-agriculture-health-secretaries-talk-western-issues-at-governors-meeting-in-idaho/article_4aca0a0e-c919-5cfa-84e4-858bc1cae3b1.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The new school year begins in less than two weeks. Orlando City Commissioner Bakari Burns wants to make sure students start off on the right foot.
“We want to be a resource and provide the relief that so many of our families need, especially when we’re talking about going back to school,” Burns said.
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The District 6 commissioner teamed up with several organizations to host a “Back to School Bash” inside the gym at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center on Saturday.
Families first heard from incoming Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith.
“I just want to remind everybody as you go back to school it’s our job as a police department to keep you safe,” Smith said.
They also heard from Orange County Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Maria Vazquez.
“I am so excited about the next school year. It’s going to be wonderful,” she said.
They then lined up to get free school supplies. Volunteers handed out more than 500 backpacks filled with binders, pencils and more.
Burns said buying school supplies this year could be especially tough for many families as we see the highest inflation rate in four decades.
“Prices on everything is going up so we’re fortunate that we’re able to provide some relief,” Burns said.
It’s much needed relief for parents like Shanika Gardner, whose son is going into 9th grade this year.
“I don’t have the funds to do it. It’s a big help out,” Gardner said.
She adds she wants him to be prepared for the new year and this is getting results.
“I want him to have a good school year. I want him to graduate high school so he can be something, somebody,” she said. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/30/500-backpacks-given-away-during-back-to-school-bash/ | 2022-07-30T17:47:20 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/30/500-backpacks-given-away-during-back-to-school-bash/ |
Outlying areas of Pima County including Three Points, Ajo and the Tohono O'odham Nation will get upgraded broadband internet access, thanks to federal funding recently handed out by the state.
The Arizona Commerce Authority awarded Cox Communications a $5 million grant to support fiber broadband upgrades to the Three Points area west of Tucson and Sycamore Springs in the Sahuarita-Corona de Tucson area, as part of $100 million in grants announced recently.
Those projects will be supported by an additional $5.1 million commitment from Cox Communications and $2.5 million from the Pima County Public Library, helping to provide reliable internet to about 1,400 area residents.
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The project also will provide needed infrastructure for the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Ryan Airfield and other community institutions, the county said.
Elsewhere, Chandler-based fiber provider Alluvion Communications also received a $5 million grant for a broadband upgrade project in Ajo, and the Tohono O'odham Utility Authority received just under $5 million for broadband infrastructure within the nation.
Cox said its grant will help the cable provider expand broadband service across more than 100 miles of its network and also provide internet services to the Altar Valley School District.
Cox’s fiber-to-the-premises network expansion is part of a multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investment Cox is making over the next several years to build a 10-gigabit capable, fiber-based network, the company said.
Cox said it also is investing $175,000 in the rural communities to set up a Cox Innovation Center, which will host computers, printers and the latest technology for student learning at a yet-to-be-determined location; and to promote “digital equity” through the distribution of 100 devices and low-cost internet service for qualified residents, and production and ad placement of a a long-form video to promote digital equity.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/broadband-internet-upgrades-coming-to-rural-areas-of-tucson/article_16e87192-0f77-11ed-aa82-a31a21f18e25.html | 2022-07-30T17:56:43 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/broadband-internet-upgrades-coming-to-rural-areas-of-tucson/article_16e87192-0f77-11ed-aa82-a31a21f18e25.html |
HAMPTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Driving down 19-E over the Doe River a new sign has been erected in honor of a Hampton High graduate killed in action in Vietnam.
On February 5, 1969, just weeks shy of his 21st birthday Tony L. Griffith was killed while serving in the Army.
His high school friend, and fellow veteran Bob Phillips, has spent the past year working to honor the veterans from Carter County who were killed in action. Phillips said he wanted to honor his friend, not just for his service, but for the person he was.
“A very heroic soldier, but the best thing I remember about Tony was his smile, said Bob Phillips, Former President Rolling Thunder Tennessee Chapter 4. “And that’s what I remember about Tony in school, Tony always had a way of wit, but he always had that smile, and he just you don’t really realize it until after someone’s gone how much it meant to you.”
Phillips served in Vietnam as well and said he’d like to see every bridge in Tennessee named for veterans.. especially those killed in action. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bridge-dedicated-to-hampton-high-graduate-killed-in-action/ | 2022-07-30T18:04:58 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bridge-dedicated-to-hampton-high-graduate-killed-in-action/ |
Wiltzius, who has previously owned other AMC vehicles, said he was drawn to the Pacer he drives now because of the brown color of the car, which he described as, "A very mellow earth tone, which I find very comforting to my soul."
After saving up portions of his paychecks, Wiltzius was able to purchase the Pacer from AMCpacer.com in 2011.
"I bought it out of Topeka, Kansas," Wiltzius said. "So I found it online, bought it and then basically got it to the point where it's running and driving and more presentable than when I found it with a clear title."
Kiki and Mike Lane of Minneapolis, Minn., came to the parade for the first time sporting the bright lime green Gremlin they've owned for the past nine years.
"Oh, we love it (the AMC Homecoming)," Kiki said. "This is amazing."
Mike shared a similar sentiment.
"It's great," Mike said. "It's very well organized, planned and executed. All these cars here ... It's wonderful."
Mike said he was interested in the Gremlin in particular because he used to see one on his walk to school as a kid.
"I walked by one on my way to school daily for a year or two and I was just fascinated by the look of it," Mike said. "I didn't know anyone that had one. I never rode in one, but when the midlife crisis hit I was like, 'I got to have one.'"
As it became time for the parade to commence from its starting point at Southport Park, onlookers began to gather along 78th Street. Jim Zuhlke, Marianne Brickley, Linda and Rick Berger were stationed at the intersection of 78th Street and Seventh Avenue to watch the parade outside of Linda and Rick's house.
"It (the parade) evoked a lot of memories," Brickley said. "I took my driver's test in a Rambler."
For Zuhlke, this was his first time attending the parade, but he had visited the car show in Kennedy Park in the past.
"I've gone to the car show that they have on Kennedy Park," Zuhlke said. "I always liked it because, ever since I was a kid, I could identify the year (and) the model for AMCs, so that's sort of a game I like to play."
Although the AMC plant in Kenosha it is gone now, its impact remains even with people who did not grow up in locally, such as Wiltzius, who is from Pewaukee.
"I appreciate all of the cars are made here in Kenosha through the course of time going back to what looks like the early 1900s." Wiltzius said. "And through that evolution, many people... they woke up every morning and created these cars, painted them and put them together. And each car has a story."
UPDATED IN PHOTOS: 2022 AMC Homecoming Week events and shows in Kenosha | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/amc-homecoming-parade-cruises-through-kenosha-after-five-year-hiatus/article_e392888c-0f8a-11ed-9f20-db92d38fe86e.html | 2022-07-30T18:06:27 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/amc-homecoming-parade-cruises-through-kenosha-after-five-year-hiatus/article_e392888c-0f8a-11ed-9f20-db92d38fe86e.html |
Colton Howell, 4, enjoys his ice cream during an ice cream social on Friday at Nash Elementary School as part of the AMC Homecoming Car Show events.
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AMC cars are lined up in car show fashion during an ice cream social on Friday at Nash Elementary School as part of the AMC Homecoming Car Show events.
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Garrett Aiello, 3, looks at a Nash vehicle during an ice cream social on Friday at Nash Elementary School in Kenosha.
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There were a number of AMC cars lined up at the ice cream social on Friday at Nash Elementary School as part of the AMC Homecoming Car Show events.
Kenosha community members and AMC Homecoming visitors gathered at Nash Elementary for ice cream cones and sundaes Friday afternoon as part of the 2022 AMC Homecoming events.
About a dozen American Motors cars rolled into the parking lot and drivers stopped to soak up the sun and enjoy an ice cream cone.
"We were here in 2014 and the people that we came with said this is a must-see event," said Valerie Bedsaul, who was attending AMC Homecoming events from Maryland. "We've been here every year since it's been offered."
Bedsaul and Gayle Thomas also said they've encountered friendliness and hospitality throughout their time spent in the area for the homecoming events.
The inside of Nash Elementary's library features imagery of Nash cars and models, and even a model of a Nash Metropolitan.
AMC cars are lined up in car show fashion during an ice cream social on Friday at Nash Elementary School as part of the AMC Homecoming Car Show events. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/amc-homecoming-visitors-gather-for-ice-cream-at-nash-elementary-school/article_1bc6c874-0f74-11ed-9e37-7f010ed465f3.html | 2022-07-30T18:06:33 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/amc-homecoming-visitors-gather-for-ice-cream-at-nash-elementary-school/article_1bc6c874-0f74-11ed-9e37-7f010ed465f3.html |
FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — A Floyd County home completely burned down due to a massive power outage from heavy rain and flooding.
Emergency crews have been battling the flames inside the home all morning Saturday at the corner of Cow Creek Road and Jan Davis Drive. Responders were still trying to extinguish the flames around noon.
Floyd County residents continue to see damages caused by heavy rain, flooding and power outages. Over 23,000 Kentucky residents lost power at the height of the storm, according to a spokesperson with Kentucky Power.
7,500 customers currently have their power restored, with 15,789 remaining. Floyd County’s power is estimated to be 95% restored by Sunday night, Kentucky Power says.
Customers can visit the Kentucky Power website to report an outage or safety hazard. Residents can also check their area’s outage status by logging into their customer account.
13 News has a crew in Floyd County on Saturday. We will continue to provide coverage as we speak with officials and residents in the area. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/floyd-co-home-burns-down-due-to-power-outage-from-storms/ | 2022-07-30T18:07:34 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/floyd-co-home-burns-down-due-to-power-outage-from-storms/ |
An off-duty police officer in New Jersey was arrested Friday for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash and driving into a parked car while intoxicated.
The Passaic County prosecutor announced the 31-year-old officer who works for the Passaic Police Department crashed near Central Avenue and Yereance Avenue in Clifton around 4:30 a.m.
Edgar Delgado was allegedly intoxicated behind the wheel when he slammed into an unoccupied parked car, according to a release from Prosecutor Camelia Valdes.
Police responded to the crash scene and did not see Delgado, but did find a 28-year-old female passenger inside his car. She was taken to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson.
Valdes said the off-duty cop was arrested hours later on multiple charges, including leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and driving while intoxicated.
Attorney information for Delgado was not immediately known. He was expected to appear in court on Saturday. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-cop-arrested-for-allegedly-crashing-car-drunk-ditching-injured-passenger/3801995/ | 2022-07-30T18:11:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-cop-arrested-for-allegedly-crashing-car-drunk-ditching-injured-passenger/3801995/ |
"To Kill a Mockingbird," which closed back in January with plans to reopen in the fall at a new theater, will not return.
The New York Times reports former producer Scott Rudin, who was ousted from the play due to abuse allegations, has scrapped the move and reopening plan.
Rudin reportedly still had the rights to the stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel, giving him the power to pull the plug on the production's move from the Shubert Theater to the Belasco Theater. In an email reviewed by The Times, he cited lagging ticket sales.
Aaron Sorkin and Bartlett Sher, the play's writer and director, blamed the producer as the sole reason for the production's surprise end in an email to cast and crew.
“At the last moment, Scott reinserted himself as producer and for reasons which are, frankly, incomprehensible to us both, he stopped the play from reopening," the pair said in the email obtained by The Times.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" first opened in 2018, playing 626 performances and earning a Tony win for actress Celia Keenan-Bolger.
An accomplished producer in film and theater, Rudin resigned from the Broadway League last year as he faced allegations of decades of abusive and violent behavior.
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His decision followed a cover story in The Hollywood Reporter containing accounts, which he has not denied, of throwing objects at employees and engaging in ongoing verbal abuse. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/embattled-producer-kills-to-kill-a-mockingbird-play-wont-return-to-broadway/3801961/ | 2022-07-30T18:11:45 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/embattled-producer-kills-to-kill-a-mockingbird-play-wont-return-to-broadway/3801961/ |
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Public Library is hosting a Death & Dying Series for adults on the first four Tuesdays in August, each event with a different speaker.
Whether someone is curious about what a funeral home director does on a day-to-day basis, the different aspects of grief, or the ethical and legal issues with end-of-life care, this series will offer insights for attendees.
It will take place 5:30-6:30 p.m. each week in Meeting Room AB. Topics include:
Aug. 2 Q&A with a Funeral Home Director – Ben Reiff of Reiff Family Center Funeral Home and Crematory will discuss what his job entails, what death can mean for families, and common questions he receives from families.
Aug. 9 Final Hours – Sara Davis of Cedar Valley Hospice will discuss the physical, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of death.
Aug. 16 Honoring Choices – Kortni Huibregtse, Cedar Valley Hospice Link social worker, will talk about the importance of making health care decisions today in the event of becoming seriously ill and unable to speak. She will also cover terms such as "advance directives," "living will" and "durable power of attorney for healthcare." She will also share resources for completing advance directives.
Aug. 23 Grief & Loss – Heather Peiffer, Cedar Valley Hospice grief team lead, will discuss the dynamics of grief and loss as well as bereavement of the dying person and their family. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/library-hosts-weekly-death-and-dying-series-during-august/article_b22c373b-b96d-5bbf-b932-eee4497e54b8.html | 2022-07-30T18:20:14 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/library-hosts-weekly-death-and-dying-series-during-august/article_b22c373b-b96d-5bbf-b932-eee4497e54b8.html |
The calls for a sitting New Jersey councilwoman to step down have grown louder as the elected official refuses to resign after she allegedly struck a bicyclist with her SUV but never slowed down to help.
A rally was scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Newark Ave Plaza were organizers planned to call for the resignation of first-term Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise, identified on video going through an intersection on Martin Luther King Drive last week when she struck the bike, sending the rider flying into the street.
The 31-year-old rider, Andrew Black, could be seen falling to the ground, and appeared stunned and shaken as he got back up.
"Someone of prestige would fall to the point where they would ignore the law," Black said in an interview with HudPost.
At first, Black claimed he had the green light, but officials say he was mistaken. However, it's not who had the right-of-way in the incident that has people upset — it's what DeGise did immediately afterward that people said was wrong. The driver, the daughter of longtime Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, didn't stop or even slow down to check on the cyclist.
"Past being elected its a living human being, it was really hard for me to witness that,” said Councilman Frank Gilmore. "It's a matter of public trust, it's a matter of respect, it's a matter of human decency."
An hour before Saturday's 2 p.m. rally, a change.org petition calling for DeGise's resignation had collected nearly 2,500 signatures. Fellow councilmember James Solomon was among the first to sign the online petition.
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"The word I use is horrified, that’s how I felt watching the video," said Solomon. "She's an elected official and we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard and that’s why I think she should resign."
In the face of growing outrage, a spokesperson for DeGise said she wouldn't step down Friday.
"Councilwoman DeGise was elected overwhelmingly just a few months ago and she has no intention of walking away from the commitment she made to serve the people of Jersey City. She will not resign and plans to complete her full term and continue in public service," the statement read.
The spokesperson added that DeGise wouldn't offer additional comment while the legal process plays out. She has been charged with failure to report the accident and leaving the scene.
"As she has said previously, she is thankful that no one was seriously injured and she fully intends to speak out more when the legal process is concluded," the statement continued.
The president of Safe Streets JC, Jimmy Lee, said what happened is criminal and inhumane — but isn't the first time they've seen such things happen recently.
"We experienced two hit and runs back in November and the people in both cases were still alive but later died because they weren't able to get help in time," Lee said.
He said that Vision Zero safety efforts have worked to make Jersey City streets safer, but the recent incident is a setback.
"How can we have someone making the laws breaking the laws?" asked Lee.
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop has been quoted as saying the incident was a terrible mistake but stopped short of calling on DeGise to resign. He did not respond to multiple requests for an interview. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-councilwoman-accused-of-hitting-cyclist-and-driving-off-refuses-calls-to-resign/3801962/ | 2022-07-30T18:29:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-councilwoman-accused-of-hitting-cyclist-and-driving-off-refuses-calls-to-resign/3801962/ |
Note: District 6 includes Guilford County and part of Forsyth County; District 10 includes all of Yadkin, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Lincoln, most of Catawba and Iredell and part of Forsyth counties; District 13 includes all of Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Randolph, Alamance, Caswell, Person and parts of Chatham and Lee and a small section of Iredell counties. These boundaries will change with the new Congress after the 2022 election.
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted recently.
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Formula Act to suspend, temporarily, rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula products.
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Human trafficking: The House has passed the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act. The bill would reauthorize, through fiscal 2026, a set of programs addressing human trafficking, and change some aspects of the programs. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 401-20.
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Yeas: U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning, D-Greensboro, 6th District; U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-Denver, 10th District; U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-Advance, 13th District
Studying PFAS chemicals: The House has passed the Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act. The bill would direct the National Academies to report to Congress on how to develop a federal government plan for researching impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are unregulated chemicals used in a variety of products and thought to possibly cause serious health effects. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 359-62.
Yeas: Manning, McHenry, Budd
Math education: The House has passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act to provide $10 million of annual funding, through 2027, to the National Science Foundation for coordinating efforts to improve math education by using mathematical and statistical modeling. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 323-92.
Nays: McHenry, Budd
Yeas: Manning
COVID-19 and brain damage: The House has passed the Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Cognitive Research Act to authorize $10 million of National Science Foundation grants for research into the possibility that COVID-19 impairs brain processes. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 350-69 nays.
Yeas: Manning, McHenry, Budd
Medical marijuana research: The House has passed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act to establish a new process at the Drug Enforcement Administration for overseeing research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol substances. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 325-95.
Yeas: Manning, McHenry
Nays: Budd
Bank activity reports: The House has passed the Timely Delivery of Bank Secrecy Act Reports Act to require the Treasury Department to deliver to Congressional staff, within 30 days, suspicious activity reports that relate to banks. The vote on Tuesday, July 26, was 349-70.
Yeas: Manning, McHenry, Budd
Autoworker pension benefits: The House has passed the Susan Muffley Act to fully restore pension benefits for retired workers at the Delphi auto parts company who lost their benefits following the 2009 General Motors bankruptcy. The vote on Wednesday, July 27, was 254-175.
Nays: McHenry, Budd
Yeas: Manning
Heart health in South Asian ethnicity: The House has passed the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act to direct the Health and Human Services Department to create grant programs for funding work to resolve diabetes and cardiovascular health problems in the South Asian population. The vote on Wednesday, July 27, was 237-192.
Nays: McHenry, Budd
Yeas: Manning
Telehealth and Medicare: The House has passed the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act to extend through 2024 authorization for the expanded use of telehealth remote technologies under Medicare by patients and health care providers. The vote on Wednesday, July 27, was 416-12.
Yeas: Manning, McHenry, Budd
Passing legislation en bloc: The House has passed a motion to pass 12 different bills at once, en bloc. Issues addressed by the bills included pediatric cancer research, safety standards for small batteries, and weather alert messaging systems. The vote on Wednesday, July 27, was 336- 90.
Yeas: McHenry, Manning
Nays: Budd
Microchip manufacturing: The House has passed the Senate amendment to the CHIPS and Science Act. The amendment would provide about $76 billion of various types of subsidies for domestic production of microchips, and another $204 billion of spending on scientific research and development programs. The vote on Thursday, July 28, was 243-187.
Nays: McHenry, Budd
Yeas: Manning
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SUBSIDIES FOR MICROCHIP INDUSTRY: The Senate has passed an amendment sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to a bill (H.R. 4346). The amendment would provide about $76 billion of various types of subsidies for domestic production of microchips, and another $204 billion of spending on scientific research and development programs. Schumer said the amendment "is going to create good-paying jobs. It will alleviate supply chains; it will help lower costs; and it will protect America's national security interests." An opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders, ID-Vt., questioned whether microchip manufacturers needed the subsidies given that they "are making tens of billions of dollars in profit right now and paying the head of Intel some $170 million a year in compensation." The vote, on July 27, was 64 yeas to 33 nays.
Yeas: U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, both R-N.C.
Water projects: The Senate has passed the Water Resources Development Act to authorize an array of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water management projects over the next two years. The vote on Thursday, July 28, was 93-1.
Not voting: Burr
Yeas: Tillis
Hungary ambassador: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Pressman to be the U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Pressman, a partner at the Jenner & Block law firm, has been a national security and human rights official in various federal government agencies, including as ambassador to the United Nations for special political affairs. The vote on Thursday, July 28, was 61-30.
Not voting: Burr
Yeas: Tillis | https://greensboro.com/news/local/how-the-local-n-c-delegation-to-congress-voted-recently/article_344cf7aa-0f61-11ed-801d-e736df7b1a92.html | 2022-07-30T18:31:00 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/how-the-local-n-c-delegation-to-congress-voted-recently/article_344cf7aa-0f61-11ed-801d-e736df7b1a92.html |
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond’s top prosecutor said Friday she won’t file criminal charges against police officers who deployed tear gas on demonstrators gathered at the city’s Robert E. Lee statue in 2020 to protest police violence.
She said her review showed that police commanders authorized tear gas to be used at the nearby J.E.B. Stuart monument, where a smaller group of protesters was trying to topple the statue.
She said radio transmissions simply referred to “the monument,” and officers at the Lee monument wrongly believed the use of tear gas had been authorized there.
She said in a written statement Friday that there is no criminal liability for officers “who appropriately followed an order in the chain of command that was lawful but, with hindsight, in error.”
Richmond Police quickly apologized for the use of tear gas at the Lee statue and said it was unwarranted. A few days later, the city’s police chief resigned. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/officers-using-tear-gas-at-richmond-protest-wont-be-charged/2022/07/30/73b10770-1032-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | 2022-07-30T18:38:37 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/officers-using-tear-gas-at-richmond-protest-wont-be-charged/2022/07/30/73b10770-1032-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html |
By a 74-13 vote, acting Allen County surveyor Mike Fruchey was chosen Saturday morning to stay in the job by a caucus of Republican precinct leaders.
Fruchey defeated David Devine, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican Party's surveyor nomination in 2020. He was defeated then by a nearly 2-1 margin by Jeff Sorg.
Sorg announced his resignation from the job in June, after the Allen County Commissioners transferred the job's duties to Fruchey, saying Sorg had been neglecting his responsibilities for months, missing meetings and being unavailable to sign documents.
Fruchey has been an Allen County Highway Department employee and previously worked as a hydrologist in the county surveyor's office. He will officially become surveyor Sept. 17, the day after Sorg's resignation becomes effective.
Sorg cited health reasons for his decision to bow out of the position he was elected to fill two years ago. His resignation wasn't offered until after months of being unavailable to the office's support staff.
After the vote Saturday, Fruchey told The Journal Gazette he intends to serve out Sorg’s term, which ends in 2024, and run for election beginning with the May 2024 primary.
Annual salary for the surveyor position is about $64,000.
Both candidates stressed the importance of the surveyor’s office at a time when residential and commercial development is soaring. The surveyor is responsible for ensuring stormwater does not become a problem and development plans are appropriately filed and executed.
Devine, a licensed professional surveyor and a professional engineer, said he is interested in the job “to make the surveyor’s office ‘more perfect,’ " a reference to the first words of the U.S. Constitution.
“My boots have been muddied, and I have sweated out in the field,” he said.
Devine received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree from Purdue University, both in civil engineering. He served as director of undergraduate studies at Notre Dame from 2007 to 2009 and assistant professor at the former IPFW, now Purdue Fort Wayne, from 2001 to 2007.
Fruchey received a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and a master’s degree from Ball State University; both are in physics.
He holds a professional engineering license and has held multiple positions with the city of Fort Wayne. He also has taught construction engineering technology at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Fruchey said he will apply development rules “consistently, fairly and in a timely manner.”
He added: “I will be a working surveyor; I promise all of you that. If you have any questions, just give the office a call, and the voicemail will not be full.”
Steve Shine, a Fort Wayne attorney who serves as Allen County Republican Party chairman, said the area is “fortunate to have two eminently qualified candidates” for a technical position.
“It is really impressive,” he said.
About 45% of the party’s 197 precinct leaders attended the countywide caucus at 9 a.m. at Republican headquarters at 135 W. Main St. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/countys-acting-surveyor-will-stay-in-the-job-after-republican-caucus-votel/article_d8d79264-1018-11ed-af5a-33de225c28b4.html | 2022-07-30T18:41:27 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/countys-acting-surveyor-will-stay-in-the-job-after-republican-caucus-votel/article_d8d79264-1018-11ed-af5a-33de225c28b4.html |
A Clearcreek Twp. police officer who was shot through his face has been discharged from a rehabilitation unit.
Officer Eric Ney, a 14-year veteran of the force, was shot July 12 while responding to a domestic disturbance in the 5900 block of north Ohio 48 in Warren County. Ney was transported by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, where he remained in the intensive care unit until his transfer to a rehab unit last week.
According to Clearcreek Twp. Sgt. Jason Bates, Ney was discharged from the rehab unit Saturday.
“We escorted him from the rehab unit to his residence around noon today,” Bates said.
On July 12, police arrived at the farm of Mark Evers around 7:16 p.m. on a domestic disturbance call. Evers was using his Gator ATV to ram into his wife’s vehicle multiple times. Clearcreek Twp. police Chief John Terrill said officers had been to the Evers farm in the past for neighborhood disturbances and that officers were aware he could be armed.
Evers, 65, eventually began talking with police, then suddenly fired two shots at Ney. Sgt. Nicole Cordero returned fire, shooting Evers. Evers also shot himself, and died at the scene. State investigators have not yet determined if the fatal shot came from Cordero or was self-inflicted.
Terrill said this was the first officer-involved shooting and first shooting of a township police officer in the department’s history. Clearcreek Twp.’s police department was founded in 1975.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is taking the lead on the investigation on the shooting of the officer as well as the shooting of Evers, Bates said.
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16-year-old killed in shooting at Garden Walk Condos in Bradenton
A 16-year-old was killed in a shooting Friday evening in Bradenton.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of the shooting in the parking lot of Garden Walk Condos, at 5310 26th St. W.
Several males were sitting in a parked car when another male, possibly a teenager, got in the car. A short time later, the same male left the car and started shooting at it. As the car fled the complex, gunfire hit the teen in the car, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.
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The victim was taken by his friends to Manatee Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives have identified a juvenile suspect and are following leads. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
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Wintrust Bank, which has branches in Dyer, Lansing and across the south suburbs, reported profits of $94.5 million in the second quarter, a 28% decline as compared to the previous quarter.
The Rosemont-based bank made $1.49 per share in the second quarter.
"I am pleased with the second quarter results which exhibited strong earnings momentum and core fundamentals," Founder and CEO Edward Wehmer said. "The second quarter is a turning point for Wintrust as our net interest income and margin expanded meaningfully and remain poised for future growth. Additionally, the company experienced exceptional, diversified growth in our loan portfolio while maintaining historically good credit metrics.”
Wintrust made $221.9 million in the first six months of the year, down from $258.3 million in the first six months of 2021. Its earnings per share was $3.56 per share in the first half of 2022, down from $4.24 per share in the first six months of last year.
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The bank increased loans by $1.9 billion or 22% during the second quarter.
"We continue to pick up new market share and grow organically as all of our material loan portfolios exhibited good growth in the second quarter of 2022," Wehmer said. "We remain prudent in our review of credit prospects ensuring our loan growth stays within our conservative credit standards. The loan growth experienced in the second quarter of 2022 provides strong momentum for future quarters as total loans as of June 30 were $1.2 billion higher than average total loans in the second quarter of 2022. Our loans to deposits ratio ended the quarter at 87.0% and we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet customer loan demand.”
Core loans grew by $910 million and niche loans rose by $1 billion in the second quarter. Paycheck Protection Program loans fell by $172 million as the result of the forgiveness payments to small businesses that availed themselves of the federal coronavirus relief program.
Wintrust's assets grew by $719 million to $51 billion in the second quarter.
Net interest income grew by $38.5 million in the second quarter, which Wehmer attributed to an improvement in the margin.
"Net interest margin increased by 32 basis points as the repricing of earning assets has significantly outpaced deposit rate changes," he said. "Additionally, asset mix improved as excess liquidity was deployed to fund loan growth. We believe, subject to a material change in the consensus projection of interest rates as of this release date, that our net interest margin will continue to expand in the third and fourth quarters of 2022 and could approach 3.5% by the end of 2022.”
Mortgage banking revenue totaled $33.3 million in the second quarter, a steep drop off from $77.2 million in the first quarter. Loan volumes dropped to $821 million in the second quarter, down from $896 million in the first quarter.
Non-performing loans only comprised 0.2% of Wintrust's total loans at the end of the quarter.
“Our second quarter of 2022 results continued to demonstrate the multi-faceted nature of our business model which we believe uniquely positions us to be successful," Wehmer said. "We expect to leverage our differentiated, diversified loan portfolio to outperform peers with respect to loan growth which should allow us to continue to expand net interest income. We are focused on taking advantage of market opportunities to prudently deploy excess liquidity into earning assets including core and niche loans and investment securities while maintaining an interest rate sensitive asset portfolio."
Wintrust continues to keep an eye out for potential acquisitions amid the ongoing consolidation in the banking sector.
"We are opportunistically evaluating the acquisition market which has been active for both banks and business lines of various sizes," he said. "Of course, we remain diligent in our consideration of acquisition targets and intend to be prudent in our decision making, always seeking to minimize dilution.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/wintrust-bank-reports-28-decline-in-profits/article_2d8374d3-1a53-5e93-be67-cd72eabbd310.html | 2022-07-30T19:06:43 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/wintrust-bank-reports-28-decline-in-profits/article_2d8374d3-1a53-5e93-be67-cd72eabbd310.html |
CROWN POINT — A judge accepted a man's plea agreement and sentenced him Thursday to six years in prison for illegally possessing a gun and shooting at police.
Laron D. Mallette, 40, agreed to the sentence after Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez rejected a previous plea deal that would have carried a four-year sentence.
Mallette pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony, and attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony.
Vasquez rejected Mallette's previous plea agreement, in part, because it called for concurrent sentences on each count. Mallette's updated plea agreement called for consecutive terms of four years on the firearm charge and two years on the attempted battery charge.
Defense attorney Lonnie Randolph II and Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Jacquelyn Altpeter asked the judge to accept the new agreement.
Mallette didn't make a statement on his own behalf.
He admitted in his plea agreement to shooting in the direction of an East Chicago police officer Oct. 2, 2020, during a pursuit.
Mallette previously was convicted of attempted robbery in 2005 and knew he was legally prohibited from carrying a firearm, court records state.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Kyra Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206110
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Thien
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206094
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEH AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kevin Rodriguez
Age : 36
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206098
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Thomas Silaj
Age : 34
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206096
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Moore III
Age : 47
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206095
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Arionn Parent
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206108
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Philbin
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206105
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Germon Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206101
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole McGregor
Age : 30
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206078
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Courtney Johnson
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206112
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeff Henderson Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206090
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Dukes
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206083
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Edwards Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206082
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Clayton
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206079
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ballard
Age : 58
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206092
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dawn Burton
Age : 56
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206091
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tre'Vion Carlisle
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206086
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremy Asfall
Age : 33
Residence: Sacramento, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206106
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguero Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206081
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Suckey
Age : 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206045
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Simona Trajceski
Age : 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206050
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Stover
Age : 35
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206068
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Storey Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206047
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE; DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jason Sivak
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206067
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Annette Roberts
Age : 48
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206060
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph McLeroy
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206066
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kewon Price
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206073
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jonathan Huemmer
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206041
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Henderson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206054
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tamika Graves
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206058
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Gross
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206059
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jamey Goin
Age : 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206051
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Collins
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206071
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brigida Fortoso Gomez Rodriguez
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206056
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - STRANGULATION - AGAINST A PREGNANT WOMAN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Missy Buhrmester
Age : 30
Residence: Linden, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206049
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Geno Carta
Age : 29
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206075
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Glorivette Bonilla
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206063
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Seramur
Age : 31
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206013
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vashon Sherman
Age : 33
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206020
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hannah Wagner
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206039
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jessica Whitlow
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206015
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Santiago Reyes
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206018
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Schulten
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206029
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Plucinski
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206021
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Popa
Age : 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206009
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alan Hughes
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206010
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Johnson
Age : 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206011
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melissa Johnston
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206031
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stafford Henderson
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206016
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vincent Banks
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206019
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Bowersox
Age : 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206023
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Flores
Age : 32
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206035
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stewart Foley IV
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206037
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Kryda
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205991
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Hanaway
Age : 30
Residence: Medaryville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205988
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Johnson
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205999
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Favian Juarez
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206005
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Haddock
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206000
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Dobos
Age : 29
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205998
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mary Granter
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205986
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Barber
Age : 42
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206003
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Warren
Age : 62
Residence: Beecher, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205965
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jereyl Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205977
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zeondre Shenault
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205978
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Stovall Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205973
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tasha Barnes
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205982
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eugene Golston
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205980
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charlene Sandoval
Age : 60
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205974
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamarr Thompson
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205959
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dyron Wash
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205963
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Zurawski
Age : 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205956
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Lucio
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205955
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angelee Luick
Age : 28
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205947
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Gilbert Ortiz
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205951
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Perez Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205946
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carmella Lawrence
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205948
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Gilliam
Age : 47
Residence: Grant Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205957
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Guerra
Age : 47
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205954
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rondell Johnson
Age : 23
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205950
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Bennett
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205943
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Bermingham
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205952
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Veronica Quijano
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205913
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alantae Thornton
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205908
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205927
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert McKenzie Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205920
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharita Parks
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205911
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205918
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Lambert
Age : 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205898
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Larkin Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Park Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205915
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kemetka Leftridge
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205894
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deauntre Lester
Age : 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205919
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kaufman
Age : 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205897
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cordarryl Jones
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205914
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Olivia Justice
Age : 18
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205904
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Pamela Jenkins Reynolds
Age : 51
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205901
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Irvin
Age : 44
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205909
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nedal Hamed
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205895
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Quinton Hicks
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205910
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortney Dixon
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205923
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Agee
Age : 26
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205912
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Brown Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205902
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Buczek
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205903
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Walls
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205861
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rickey Washington
Age : 31
Residence: Danville, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205862
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Sanchez
Age : 24
Residence: Cicero, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205878
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monique Smoot
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205874
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Davion Torry
Age : 21
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205854
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Kirkland
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205853
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amber Mackey
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205855
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel McGraw
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205875
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Purkey
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205871
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205869
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Nyia Hunter
Age : 22
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205881
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacy Gorgas
Age : 44
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205856
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrei Guta
Age : 19
Residence: Baltimore, MD
Booking Number(s): 2205872
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Garcia
Age : 25
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205852
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dustin Freely
Age : 54
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205868
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Matthew Creekbaum
Age : 39
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205873
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Saya Dhiman
Age : 22
Residence: Palatine, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205891
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andrea Brown
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205867
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Clark
Age : 44
Residence: Grffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205860
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205850
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stewart Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206122
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Elijah Harris
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206344
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyata Williams
Age : 32
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206247
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shaquille Nailon
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206141
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Scott
Age : 35
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206236
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenshawn Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206279
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Wilkerson Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206301
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Robert Conner
Age : 32
Residence: Evanston, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206334
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: ARSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Terry
Age : 25
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206225
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davon Jones
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206254
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Meadows III
Age : 43
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206191
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adrian Duran
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206212
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Mazoch
Age : 31
Residence: Muskego, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206331
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lindsey Delgado
Age : 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206119
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Skarlet Cooper
Age : 38
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206288
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Emanuel Barnes
Age : 27
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206229
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Laquette Cain-Allison
Age : 32
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206193
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Abel Moreno
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206333
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - RECKLESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Cooper
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206337
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erich Boone
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206314
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY; - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Darion Key
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206348
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sarah Morden
Age : 29
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206248
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sommer Nicholson
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206125
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trenton Terry
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206124
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Freeborn
Age : 36
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206268
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Clarion Phillips
Age : 32
Residence: Burnham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206186
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darnell Turner
Age : 53
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206207
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reginald Ryals
Age : 22
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206237
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mathew Demakas
Age : 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206118
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne Fields
Age : 57
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206335
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Peterson
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206130
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel England
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206218
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Durell Rhymes
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206241
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT; OWI; SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Samantha Cardenas
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206180
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hannah Kuckuck
Age : 26
Residence: Fort Myers, FL
Booking Number(s): 2206340
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Sledge
Age : 21
Residence: Decatur, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206246
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rebecca White
Age : 31
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206142
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Nuttall
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206137
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sammie Garrett Jr.
Age : 54
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206274
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Scott Porta II
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206179
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Leroy Williams
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206312
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jorie Fink
Age : 26
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206139
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Takyra Cunningham
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206273
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denise Houldieson
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206171
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clark Smith
Age : 27
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206252
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakethia Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206275
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lawrence Galia II
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206214
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cynthia Peach
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206132
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristy Gibson-Miller
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206345
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremiah Parker
Age : 44
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206357
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurice Farley
Age : 24
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206251
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aubrey Wilson
Age : 22
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206271
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ellery Williams
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206189
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Victor Hernandez
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206199
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Hudson Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206183
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Davis
Age : 71
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206291
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ramon Jones
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206296
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Maximilian Aldridge
Age : 25
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206272
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cameron Bush
Age : 23
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206354
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lorenzo Padilla
Age : 20
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206276
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Wilson
Age : 32
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206318
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tonya Negele
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206299
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Sanchez
Age : 23
Residence: Crestwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206332
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Gorman Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206328
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
DeSean Goings
Age : 25
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206200
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Hall
Age : 41
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206259
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE; DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Keith Davis
Age : 49
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206277
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jack Hampton
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206127
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Voigt
Age : 24
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206255
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daveontay Clark
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206351
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mandi Powers
Age : 40
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206265
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Jackson
Age : 30
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206182
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: RACKETEERING - CORRUPT BUSINESS INFLUENCE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jermani Keys
Age : 20
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206286
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamal Smith
Age : 21
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206304
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marshall Alfred
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206311
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Stueber Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206338
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Carns
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206224
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jefforey Winn
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206175
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas Ferguson
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206266
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjarmin Jeffries
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206245
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Mitchell
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206126
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Norton
Age : 24
Residence: Richport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206267
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tywann Wilkerson
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206233
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Walden
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206289
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Nicholas Nash
Age : 30
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206196
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jordan Greer
Age : 23
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206202
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: SEX CRIME - CHILD EXPLOITATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Torrey Allen Jr.
Age : 20
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206290
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sandra Rose
Age : 33
Residence: Kingsville, OH
Booking Number(s): 2206240
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 22
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206197
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Seabrook
Age : 27
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206303
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marc McCollum
Age : 31
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206355
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Cox
Age : 44
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206136
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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