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BLOOMINGTON — A Gibson City man pleaded guilty Tuesday to an attempted murder charge stemming from a Bloomington apartment fire.
Hughlett
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Anthony Hughlett, 45, was accused of using gasoline to start a fire on May 16 in an apartment building in the 2200 block of Todd Drive .
No one was injured in the fire, but a woman was inside the room when the fire started. Two apartment units sustained fire and smoke damage, according to the factual basis statement read in court by Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Lawson .
In May, fire officials also reported residents from the two damaged apartments were displaced by the blaze.
In a plea agreement, Hughlett pleaded guilty to one count of attempted first degree murder. His two remaining charges — aggravated arson and residential arson — were dismissed by the state.
He was sentenced to 13 years in the Department of Corrections and will be required to serve at least 85% of the prison sentence. Hughlett was given credit for the 63 days spent in McLean County custody.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Alexandria S. Macon
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MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, 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
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, 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).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, 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
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, was sentenced to 142 days in jail in June 2022 for aggravated battery to a peace officer. He was originally charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, 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) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 22, of Chicago, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, plus 30 months of probation, after pleading guilty July 2022 to illegal possession of stolen vehicle parts. He was previously charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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 Kelsey Watznauer at (309) 820-3254. Follow her on Twitter: @kwatznauer.
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HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect video surveillance shows taking a package off a porch in the Huntington area.
According to the sheriff’s office, the alleged larceny happened around 2 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022 in the 4500 block of Green Valley Road in Huntington.
Anyone with any information to identify the suspect is asked to contact the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office at 304-634-4672. The sheriff’s office says tips are anonymous. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/cabell-county-sheriff-asks-for-help-identifying-porch-pirate-caught-on-camera/ | 2022-08-02T18:03:04 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/cabell-county-sheriff-asks-for-help-identifying-porch-pirate-caught-on-camera/ |
KENTUCKY (WOWK) – Following the severe storms that caused devastating flooding in parts of eastern Kentucky, communities are just in the first steps of cleaning up, many people remain displaced from their homes and some residents are still missing.
While Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says there will be only an isolated threat of rain in the next few days, the possibility of extreme heat is a concern, especially for those without power, senior citizens and other vulnerable individuals. According to the governor’s office, the heat index is expected to peak near, or even above 100 degrees in some areas of eastern Kentucky.
To help residents find relief from the heat, eight cooling stations are being set up across the counties hit hard by the storms and flooding.
These include:
- Breathitt County – Breathitt Library located at 1024 College Ave. in Lost Creek
- Floyd County – Floyd Community Center located at 7199 KY-80 in Langley
- Johnson County – City of Paintsville Recreation Center located at 232 Preston Street in Paintsville
- Knott County – Knott County Sportsplex located at 450 Kenny Champion Loop in Leburn
- Letcher County – Letcher County Central High School located at 435 Cougar Drive in Whitesburg
- Perry County – Perry County Community Center located at 354 Perry Park in Hazard
- Pike County – Valley Elementary School located at 162 Douglas Parkway in Pikeville
- Wolfe County – Senior Center located at 76 Marion Street in Campton
The governor is encouraging anyone who needs to get themselves or their vulnerable loved ones out of the heat to go to one of these locations.
Federal funding is available to impacted residents in Floyd, Pike, Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. To apply for assistance, call 1-800-621-3362 or visit disasterassistance.gov.
FEMA Mobile Registration Centers have also been set up from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the following locations:
- Breathitt County – 421 Jett Drive in Jackson
- Clay County – Clay Community Center located at 311 Highway 638 in Manchester
- Knott County – Knott County Sportsplex located at 450 Kenny Champion Loop #8765 in Leburn
- Letcher County – Letcher County Recreation Center located at 1505 Jenkins Road in Whitesburg
- Perry County – Hazard Community and Technical College located at 1 Community College Drive in Hazard
According to the governor’s office, those applying will need to have critical information readily available including a current phone number where you can be contacted, your address at the time of the flooding and the address where you are currently staying, your Social Security Number, a general list of losses and damage, banking information if you choose to use direct deposit, and if you are insured, have the policy number or the agent and/or company’s name.
There are also 11 emergency shelters active for those who are displaced. Beshear’s office says the shelters are currently assisting 429 people. A full list of locations is available on the Flood Resources page on the governor’s website.
Displaced Kentuckians are also being sheltered at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Paintsville State Park Campground, Pine Mountain State Resort Park and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/cooling-stations-to-open-in-flood-hit-kentucky-counties/ | 2022-08-02T18:03:10 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/cooling-stations-to-open-in-flood-hit-kentucky-counties/ |
UPDATE (1:20 P.M. Aug. 2, 2022): Floyd County Schools officials have made the decision to push the start of the school year back two weeks due to the historic and devastating flooding that hit many parts of eastern Kentucky, including Floyd County.
The school year will now start on Wednesday, Aug. 24 for Floyd County students.
FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – Floyd County Schools and the Board of Education are meeting this afternoon to decide if the start of the school year should be pushed back in response to the historic flooding that devastated many areas of eastern Kentucky, including Floyd County.
According to the school district, class is currently set to return to session on Wednesday, Aug. 10, but many students homes were damaged in the floods and several bus routes have also been impacted.
School district officials say the meeting is set to begin at 1 p.m. this afternoon, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at the super intendent’s office in Eastern, Kentucky. There is no official word on how long the school district is considering pushing back the school year.
Floyd County Schools is also accepting a list of items to help students, staff, families and members of the community impacted by the floods.
Anyone able to help can drop off items from the following list at the Floyd County Board of Education located at 442 KY Route 550 in Eastern, Kentucky. For questions, contact Chief Facilities Officer Linda Hackworth at 606-874-2435.
The items the school district is accepting includes:
- Water
- Bleach
- Brooms
- Fans
- Laundry Detergent
- Plastic Totes and Containers
- Laundry Baskets
- Garbage Bags
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Squeegees
The school district also released a statement on their website along with the list that reads: “There are no words to adequately express our appreciation and support of everyone affected. It is a very humbling experience to see people come from all over our wonderful state and country to support us in any way we needed them. It is uplifting to see the love within our community shine so brightly. Although a simple ‘thank you’ will never be enough, we want to make sure everyone knows what you did mattered.”
Yesterday, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office also released a list of flood relief resources and ways to help the community. That list is available here.
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SCIOTO COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – Scioto County Emergency Management officials say the Salvation Army is hosting a cooling center tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Officials say the heat index values for Wednesday are expected to reach as high as 102 degrees, and the Salvation Army’s lobby at their 1001 9th Street location in Portsmouth will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for anyone who needs to get out of the heat.
According to the Scioto County Emergency Management officials, the Community Action Organization will also have their hygiene trailer at the Salvation Army during those same hours for anyone needing to do laundry or take a shower. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/salvation-army-to-open-portsmouth-cooling-station-in-wednesdays-high-temperatures/ | 2022-08-02T18:03:22 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/salvation-army-to-open-portsmouth-cooling-station-in-wednesdays-high-temperatures/ |
MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help locating a person and a vehicle in connection to a catalytic converter theft.
According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Kermit. Deputies say the catalytic converters were stolen from a vehicle belonging to ABLE Families agency.
The suspect and a dark-colored SUV were seen on the surveillance footage in the photos below.
Anyone with any information on the suspect or the vehicle are asked to contact the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department at 304-235-0300. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/suspect-sought-in-mingo-county-catalytic-converter-theft/ | 2022-08-02T18:03:30 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/suspect-sought-in-mingo-county-catalytic-converter-theft/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho will be joining a nationwide task force of 50 attorneys general in order to investigate and take legal action against telecommunication companies, and cut down on illegal robocalls.
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden made the announcement Tuesday, saying, "the creation of the task force is a big step forward in our fight against scam robocalls. These calls are universally loathed by consumers and some telecommunications companies aren't doing what they can and should to help solve the problem," Wasden said. "Our goal as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general is to hold providers' feet to the fire to protect Idahoans from these frustrating and annoying interruptions."
Americans deal with more than 33 million scam robocalls every day, with most of those coming from overseas, according to the National Consumer Law Center and Electronic Privacy Information Center.
The task force will focus on shutting down the providers who are profiting from this illegal scam traffic. Already, the task force has issued 20 civil investigative demands to 20 gateway providers responsible for the foreign robocall traffic.
In many of these cases, the providers are intentionally "turning a blind eye" regarding these illegal calls because of the revenue return, even though they have a responsibility to ensure the traffic they are bringing in from overseas is legal.
The Task Force will focus on companies throughout the telecommunications industry that are ignoring this responsibility and help reduce the number of robocalls coming into the U.S.
Wasden offers the following tips to avoid scams and unwanted calls:
- Be wary of callers who specifically ask you to pay by gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency. For example, the Internal Revenue Service does not accept iTunes gift cards.
- Look out for prerecorded calls from imposters posing as government agencies. Typically, the Social Security Administration does not make phone calls to individuals.
- Keep your guard up. If you suspect fraudulent activity, immediately hang up and do not provide any personal information.
- If you receive a robocall offering to sell you something, file a complaint with the attorney general's Consumer Protection Division.
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Phoenix dentist found guilty of shooting wife on 2016 African safari
DENVER— A wealthy dentist accused of fatally shooting his wife in the heart with a shotgun at the end of an African safari was found guilty of murder and mail fraud on Monday.
A jury of six men and six women reached the verdict for Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph following a three week trial and a day and a half of deliberations.
Rudolph, 67, was charged with foreign murder in the 2016 death of Bianca Rudolph in Zambia as well as mail fraud for cashing in $4.8 million in life insurance claims in what prosecutors describe as a premeditated crime. Some of the money was paid out of Colorado so he was tried in Denver federal court.
He faces a maximum term of life in prison or the death penalty when he is sentenced in February.
Rudolph maintained his innocence and the two adult children he had with his wife sat in court to support him during the trial. One of Rudolph’s defense attorneys, David Markus, said they would appeal his conviction.
“We believe in Larry. We believe in his family,” he said outside court.
The defense suggested Rudolph’s wife of 34 years, a nervous traveler, shot herself while trying to pack a shotgun in a hurry as they prepared to return from Zambia to the United States in 2016.
But prosecutors countered that evidence showed that was impossible because the wound to her heart came from a shot fired from 2 to 3.5 feet (60 centimeters to 1 meter) away.
The couple’s longtime hunting guide, Mark Swanepoel, told investigators that Rudolph had unloaded the shotgun the day before the fatal shooting, but Rudolph testified that he could not remember if he had or not.
When he returned home to Phoenix days later, Rudolph said he put the shotgun in his garage not wanting to look at it. Then sometime in 2018, as he was preparing to sell his house and before he found out the FBI was investigating his wife’s death, he said he took the gun apart, put it into two cardboard boxes and paid a man cash to haul it away with along with other trash.
Prosecutors also accused Rudolph’s girlfriend and the manager of his Pittsburgh-area dental franchise, Lori Milliron, of lying to a federal grand jury and being an accessory.
She was found guilty by the same jury Monday of being an accessory after the fact to murder, obstruction of a grand jury and two counts of perjury before a grand jury. She was found not guilty on three other counts of perjury.
Rudolph waved to Milliron as he was led out of court and back to jail after not having any interaction with her in the courtroom in previous days. Milliron will remain free with an ankle monitor until she is sentenced.
Prosecutors alleged that Rudolph decided to kill his wife to regain control over his life after Bianca Rudolph asked for more say in the couple’s finances and demanded that Milliron be fired. Rudolph said his wife agreed to have an open marriage and the defense argued there was no financial incentive for Rudolph, who was worth about $15 million at the time, to kill his wife.
Investigators in Zambia and for the insurers concluded her death was an accident. Prosecutors noted that Rudolph hung up on an insurance investigator who tried to speak with him and declined to participate in a voluntary interview with an FBI agent.
Colorado’s U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan thanked the FBI for traveling around the world to collect evidence and interview witnesses in the case and said he hoped the verdict brings some peace to Bianca Rudolph’s family.
“Bianca Rudolph deserved justice,” he said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2022/08/02/phoenix-dentist-found-guilty-wife-death-2016-african-safari/10212898002/ | 2022-08-02T18:24:56 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2022/08/02/phoenix-dentist-found-guilty-wife-death-2016-african-safari/10212898002/ |
Phoenix man dies in possible accidental shooting
Phoenix police are investigating the circumstances regarding a man with a fatal gunshot wound found Monday near 40th Avenue and Pollack Street.
Police said officers responded to the area at around 9 p.m. to investigate reports of an accidental self-inflicted shooting. Officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound at the scene.
The wounded man was transported to the hospital, but he died from his injuries, according to police.
Police said several witnesses left the scene before police were able to interview them. The cause of death has not yet been released from the Office of the Medical Examiner.
As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, there has been no more information released to the public, according to Phoenix police public information officer Sgt. Brian Bower.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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Wicomico County's COVID new cases flat; Maryland holds steady
Maryland reported 11,483 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Sunday, from 11,161 the week before of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Maryland ranked 34th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States increased 7.4% from the week before, with 906,593 cases reported. With 1.82% of the country's population, Maryland had 1.27% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 28 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.
Wicomico County reported 213 cases and three deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 210 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 21,741 cases and 336 deaths.
The CDC on Aug 1 listed Wicomico County as "high" community transmission; this designation takes into account hospitalization admissions and total new cases. For communities with high community levels, it urges wearing a mask indoors while in public and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, among other precautionary measures.
Worcester County reported 89 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 74 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 9,628 cases and 161 deaths.
Somerset County reported 48 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 30 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 5,569 cases and 76 deaths.
Sussex County reported 539 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 480 cases and six deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 68,643 cases and 885 deaths.
Accomack County reported 84 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 97 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 7,765 cases and 108 deaths.
Northampton County reported 54 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 50 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 2,489 cases and 67 deaths.
Within Maryland, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Allegany County with 327 cases per 100,000 per week; Prince George's County with 240; and Montgomery County with 228. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.
Adding the most new cases overall were Montgomery County, with 2,396 cases; Prince George's County, with 2,179 cases; and Baltimore County, with 1,194. Weekly case counts rose in 17 counties from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Prince George's, Allegany and Charles counties.
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Across Maryland, cases fell in seven counties, with the best declines in Montgomery County, with 2,396 cases from 2,591 a week earlier; in Howard County, with 607 cases from 711; and in Calvert County, with 112 cases from 135.
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61 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 35 people were reported dead.A total of 1,179,405 people in Maryland have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 14,973 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 91,316,648 people have tested positive and 1,029,926 people have died.
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Maryland's COVID-19 hospital admissions staying flat
USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, July 31. Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:
- Last week: 1,667
- The week before that: 1,636
- Four weeks ago: 1,612
Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:
- Last week: 75,143
- The week before that: 73,476
- Four weeks ago: 63,312
Hospitals in 24 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 21 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 30 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.
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Accomack man sentenced in rape after leaving Pocomoke party
A Melfa man, who was convicted of rape, was sentenced to more than a dozen years in prison last week.
George Leroyal Townsend, 48, was sentenced Wednesday by Accomack County Circuit Court Judge W. Revel Lewis III to 12 years and 10 months in the Virginia State Penitentiary. Townsend was convicted Sept. 22, 2021, in the rape of an Accomack woman, which was facilitated by the victim's incapacity, according to a press release by Commonwealth’s Attorney for Accomack County J. Spencer Morgan.
The jury declined to find him guilty of a count of sodomy.
The woman had attended a party at the American Legion in Pocomoke City on the evening of March 13, 2020, with her friend. The woman had consumed alcohol and became ill, leaving the party with her friend, another male and Townsend. The victim and her friend believed they were departing to return home; however, the defendant suggested the group go to Steamers on Chincoteague Island, according to the press release.
When the party arrived at Steamers, the friend and the other male went into the restaurant, leaving the victim and Townsend with the car, and expecting that the defendant would join them in the bar, the case presented at trial showed. When Townsend failed to join the others in the restaurant, the woman’s friend discovered the vehicle with the defendant and the victim had left.
The friend attempted to contact the defendant more 80 times in an effort to locate the woman and Townsend, the release states.
The woman testified she felt intoxicated and that the defendant drove her to a trailer, where another man was present. She fell asleep shortly after arriving at the trailer but awoke to find her clothes removed and Townsend performing a sex act on her, court records show. She insisted he stop, the release states.
After dressing, she asked the Townsend to take her to her friend. The defendant took the woman to her residence in Maryland, where the friend was asleep in his vehicle, then left her down the street, according to testimony.
The woman later told her friend what had happened and filed a report with the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, who investigated, and evidence was collect from the woman.
Townsend "initially denied any sexual contact" with the woman, according the to news release. In a more than 40-minute interview played by the Commonwealth for the jury, "the defendant repeatedly changed his story, and then finally suggested that any physical contact with the victim was consensual," the release states.
A forensic scientist with the Department of Forensic Science testified Townsend's DNA was "present on and inside the victim," according to the release.
Morgan prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth, and the defendant was represented by James O. Broccoletti of Norfolk. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/virginia/2022/08/02/accomack-man-sentenced-in-2020-rape/65388754007/ | 2022-08-02T18:26:36 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/virginia/2022/08/02/accomack-man-sentenced-in-2020-rape/65388754007/ |
NORTH WILDWOOD — Police on Sunday released an image of a suspect in a motor vehicle theft they said took place about 4 a.m. Saturday near 100 E. 10th Ave.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Wanted: Constituents with problems to solve, language spoken no barrier.
That's the message 2nd Legislative District lawmakers are sending as they settle into a large office in the township, in addition to the smaller Atlantic City office they've been in for a while.
Staff members of state Sen. Vince Polistina and Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, all R-Atlantic, have worked on more than 3,000 new constituent services cases since the start of the year, and expect to be able to serve even more now.
"We need people to engage us, to call," Chief of Staff Joe Berg said Monday at the Atlantic City office at Atlantic and South Montpelier avenues. "There is no way to know what is affecting the 230,000 people who live in the district if they don't call."
The three legislators have seven full-time staff members and several interns, Polistina said.
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Getting their unemployment insurance benefits is still the main issue people need help with, Berg said, followed by Motor Vehicle Commission problems. But staff also are seeing more people needing housing assistance and help paying bills as inflation cuts into the buying power of working families.
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Joy Dey, 23, of Atlantic City, answers the phone for both the township and Atlantic City offices and takes down the basic information when people call for help. She is fluent in Bengali, Hindi and English.
"Language is a barrier a lot of the time," Dey said. It can make it tough for people to even get basic information.
Word has gotten out that the office has multilingual staff. Dey got calls just last week from New York and Ewing, Mercer County, she said. She helps as much as she can with basic information, gives them their own legislators' phone numbers and tells them to call back if they can't get what they need.
Other staff members speak Mandarin, Spanish and other languages. "Welcome" is printed on the door of the Atlantic City office in seven languages.
Berg said people often call and say, "I didn't vote for you, but I have this problem."
"We tell them it doesn't matter who you voted for," Berg said.
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Either office can be reached at 609-677-8266, and Dey can forward calls to legislators or to staff members who speak a particular language.
"It's constituent services. ... Everything else is secondary," Berg said.
The Atlantic City office is in the building where former state Sen. Chris Brown, R-Atlantic, had his law office before he sold the practice and took a job with Gov. Phil Murphy's administration as an adviser on Atlantic City.
The Egg Harbor Township office, which they've been in just a couple of months, is on Hingston Avenue, just off Tilton Road in an office building next to the Tilton Inn.
The Atlantic City office is full of resort memorabilia, from a collection of historic postcards superimposed on a city road grid to a collection of art by Atlantic City native Jacob Lawrence, a major "dynamic cubism" painter of African American descent.
The art is on loan from the Wilson family of lawyers and doctors, Guardian said.
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"This one (office) is warm and welcoming," Guardian said.
Many city residents come from parts of the world where people don't trust the government, so the office is designed to make them feel like they are in a living room.
Dey makes it easy for people to feel comfortable, Berg said.
"Some (constituents) come from countries where there's not always trust in white men," Berg said. "Joy is able to connect."
Brett Barbin, the deputy chief of staff who works closely with Guardian, speaks some Mandarin. He said the biggest financial award he has helped a constituent get is $127,000. That is the amount the federal government was trying to get back from a Superstorm Sandy survivor who has still been unable to finish the work needed to move back into his home in the 10 years since the historic storm.
Barbin was able to help the Ventnor resident have his alleged overpayment forgiven.
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Guardian, a former Atlantic City mayor and the first openly gay man to hold that position, said his husband, Louis Fatato, contributed a lot to the design of the Atlantic City office.
Fatato built the large sign that greets visitors as they enter, which includes photos of Guardian, Swift and Polistina, and he encouraged Guardian to populate the office with some of his mementos from his years in office in Atlantic City and as Toms River administrator.
"He always said, 'That would look so good in the office,'" Guardian said of Fatato.
The Egg Harbor Township office has many bare walls, and the lawmakers are asking constituents to help by lending them artwork and mementos on local history.
"We are looking for Atlantic County pictures to put on display," said Swift. All items on loan will be labeled with a title and the family loaning the object, she said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/multilingual-staff-two-offices-buoy-constituent-services-for-2nd-district-lawmakers/article_347b2c2a-11bd-11ed-b555-374edd1c1ec2.html | 2022-08-02T18:30:21 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/multilingual-staff-two-offices-buoy-constituent-services-for-2nd-district-lawmakers/article_347b2c2a-11bd-11ed-b555-374edd1c1ec2.html |
WILDWOOD CREST — It’s been more than a decade since New Jersey strengthened a law allowing pedestrians the right of way in crosswalks, and likely longer still since Mike Garaguso’s parents drilled in the rules of the road: Look both ways before crossing the street.
That lesson appears to have been lost on some pedestrians in shore towns in New Jersey, where drivers often express frustration with those who stroll blithely into heavy summer traffic, protected only by some painted white lines.
Garaguso, 64, spoke at a July meeting of the Wildwood Crest Board of Commissioners, saying it can be difficult for him to watch out for all of the potential obstacles on busy summer days.
“There’s so much action for the driver to pay attention to,” he said at the meeting. Now, he said, many pedestrians walk directly into traffic. “When I was a little kid growing up, my mom and dad used to tell me, ‘Look both ways before crossing the street.’ The pedestrians, they’re basically not doing that.”
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He made the comment during police Chief Robert Lloyd’s report to Public Safety Commissioner Joseph Schiff and the other members of the borough’s governing body.
Lloyd said drivers have a legal obligation to stop for any pedestrian in a crosswalk. But the driver does not have the sole responsibility, he said.
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“If you’re a pedestrian, you cannot just walk out into the middle of traffic without looking to make sure that the roadway is safe before you enter,” Lloyd said.
Aside from the legal obligation, self-preservation plays a role. Traffic studies indicate a car traveling 25 mph, the maximum speed limit in Wildwood Crest, will cover about 55 feet in the moment between a driver recognizing an obstacle and reacting.
“If you’re walking, you are responsible when you enter that crosswalk, just like your parents taught you,” Lloyd said.
At the same meeting, Lloyd also expressed concern about the amount of speeding taking place in the borough, and said he and the commissioners have heard complaints about speed. Along Sunset Lake, he said, the posted speed limit is 20 rather than 25 mph.
According to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a $200 fine and two points on the driver’s license. The commission says pedestrians make up the second largest category of motor vehicle deaths and injuries.
“Pedestrians also have a duty to exercise due caution for their own safety,” reads information from the commission. “The law requires that pedestrians shall not leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield or stop.”
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In 2010, stricter state laws brought new tension to interactions between pedestrians and drivers, perhaps most visibly in shore towns where there are crosswalks every block and some out-of-state drivers were unfamiliar with the rules.
And unless the pedestrian is in a crosswalk, or at an intersection where a crosswalk would be (what the state describes as an unmarked crosswalk), the vehicle has the right of way.
Lloyd’s report became something of a midsummer safety primer, with the chief asking for compliance from bicycle riders, low-speed vehicle operators and riders of electric bikes and scooters.
He expressed particular concern for intoxicated driving, noting there have been triple the number of DWI arrests this summer compared to last, at nine. He expressed frustration with those who would get behind the wheel while impaired.
“There are just too many safe options for people out there,” Lloyd said. “There’s no reason to put others and the public in jeopardy and drive intoxicated, so let’s find a different way to get home if we could, please.”
Bike riders must follow the same traffic rules as drivers, Lloyd said, including riding on the right and stopping for red lights. He said low-speed vehicles, sometimes described as golf carts, must be registered and have safety belts, and if a child must legally have a safety seat in a car, the same goes for the low-speed vehicle.
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E-bikes and scooters may use the bike lanes in town, but are not allowed on the beachfront bike path, he said. A resident suggested that as a mature adult who has difficulty riding a regular bike, the e-bike is a good option and questioned the rule.
“Unfortunately, we can’t allow just the mature adults to ride the bike path with their electric bikes and not allow the immature adults,” Lloyd said.
He added that plainclothes officers would be enforcing these and other rules through the remainder of the summer, including rules on the public consumption of alcohol.
“They need to remain on private property. Do not be surprised if you get stopped if you’re walking around with a beer in your hand,” Lloyd said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/wildwood-crest-police-chief-look-before-entering-crosswalks/article_32f2347c-11d4-11ed-8f4e-df540d1e28f6.html | 2022-08-02T18:30:27 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/wildwood-crest-police-chief-look-before-entering-crosswalks/article_32f2347c-11d4-11ed-8f4e-df540d1e28f6.html |
OCALA, Fla. – A man accused of forcing a woman into sex work for years is now locked up in Marion County, according to Ocala police.
Police arrested Alvin Harris, 41, Saturday at Equus Inn, 3434 SW College Road, in Ocala.
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Officers were called to the hotel for reports of an assault. Police said they spotted Harris chasing after a woman through the parking lot when they arrived.
Investigators said the woman told them Harris had her “trapped” for eight years, not allowing her to have her own items or money, even controlling whether she eats.
The victim said Harris had isolated her from her family after they met in Texas, forcing her to travel to different states, including Florida, and take part in sex work, according to the arrest affidavit.
The victim said Harris had also taken out loans in her name, then forced her to withdraw the money, officers said. The woman added that Harris would also routinely drug her and sexually assault her, records show.
Harris faces 30 counts of human trafficking, as well as charges of sexual battery and assault.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The We Outside Comedy Tour, featuring some of the funniest stars in the biz, is coming to Orlando in October, according to Addition Financial Arena officials.
The show will be held on Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus.
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The comedians in the lineup include Michael Blackson (of “Next Friday” and “Meet the Blacks”), Corey Holcomb (of “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” “Black Jesus,” and “The Cleveland Show”) Gary Owen (of “Think Like A Man,” “Ride Along,” and “Meet The Blacks”), Karlous Miller (of MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out”), Tony Baker (of “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “The Carmichael Show,” “Rel” and “Ridiculous”) and Tony Rock (of “Think Like A Man,” “Mann and Wife,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” and “All of Us.”)
The We Outside Comedy Tour is all about improvisation, real-life scenarios and the freshest, funniest faces on the comedy circuit today, according to the organizer.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website and in the Ticketmaster app.
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The Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed a five-year-old lawsuit challenging Gary's "Welcoming City" ordinance after determining the plaintiffs were not injured by the policy and lacked standing to file suit.
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Slaughter is a Crown Point native.
A five-year court battle over whether Gary's "Welcoming City" ordinance makes it an illegal immigration "sanctuary city" is over.
The Indiana Supreme Court last month dismissed a lawsuit that claimed Gary's policy of prioritizing local public safety needs and protecting the rights of immigrants unlawfully violated Indiana's 2011 prohibition on sanctuary cities.
In a 5-0 decision, the state's high court said the four Indiana residents who filed the lawsuit against the Steel City lacked sufficient standing since they've suffered no injury because of Gary's ordinance.
As a result, there is no justiciable dispute and the case must be dismissed, said Justice Geoffrey Slaughter, a Crown Point native, on behalf of the Supreme Court.
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince said he's grateful the Supreme Court saw fit to reject "the meritless attempt to control Gary by plaintiffs from outside of the city who have experienced no actual injury from the ordinance."
"Gary has always been a welcoming community for people across the world since its inception as the home of U.S. Steel, and this ordinance simply reiterates that. We want all people to feel they are safe and welcome here, that they can call for help when they need it, that they do not need to feel like they have to live in the shadows," Prince said.
Records show the Gary Common Council and then-Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson adopted the welcoming city ordinance May 22, 2017.
It was challenged by the plaintiffs in December 2017 through prominent conservative attorney James Bopp Jr., of Terre Haute.
Bopp claimed the ordinance ran afoul of a 2011 Indiana law prohibiting local governments and their employees, including police, from refusing to communicate or cooperate with federal immigration authorities to protect noncitizens who entered or remained in the United States without legal permission.
He also alleged it prevented Gary police from fully cooperating with federal immigration authorities, in addition to unnecessarily requiring a criminal warrant before transferring any person in police custody to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel.
In 2018, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Rokita, a Munster native, drew statewide attention to the issue when he claimed on Twitter that Gary was a "sanctuary city," and Rokita accused Freeman-Wilson, a former Indiana attorney general, of ignoring state and federal law to "harbor illegal immigrant criminals."
Rokita lost that race to now-U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. But Hoosiers elected Rokita as attorney general in 2020.
Gary's welcoming city ordinance was struck down as unlawful by Lake Superior Judge Stephen Scheele on Nov. 16, 2020.
However, a three-judge panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals overruled Scheele on Dec. 10, 2021, and said in a 2-1 decision only two minor portions of the ordinance were legally problematic and the rest could take effect.
The Supreme Court ruling officially scraps the Court of Appeals decision and directs Scheele to dismiss the case for lack of standing.
A similar Bopp lawsuit challenging East Chicago's welcoming city ordinance is still pending at the Indiana Court of Appeals.
In a 2-1 decision, the state's appellate court determined only two minor portions of the Steel City ordinance conflict with Indiana's statutory prohibition on so-called sanctuary cities.
A Lake Superior judge said the city ordinance provisions limiting information sharing and law enforcement cooperation directly contravene a 2011 state law requiring cities to aid immigration officers.
The Indiana Supreme Court has dismissed a five-year-old lawsuit challenging Gary's "Welcoming City" ordinance after determining the plaintiffs were not injured by the policy and lacked standing to file suit. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/gary-prevails-in-legal-challenge-to-its-welcoming-city-ordinance/article_d69de1ff-37bd-5295-848c-4d8ac3469353.html | 2022-08-02T18:34:13 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/gary-prevails-in-legal-challenge-to-its-welcoming-city-ordinance/article_d69de1ff-37bd-5295-848c-4d8ac3469353.html |
VALPARAISO — A defendant's failure to show up for trial did not stop a Porter County jury from finding the sex offender guilty on four felony counts of failing to comply with registration requirements, according to the court.
Dewey Camp, 46, who was still on the run as of late Tuesday morning, was found guilty July 27 before Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer on the registration offenses.
He faces between six months and two and a half years behind bars when arrested and sentenced, according to Porter County public defender Russell Brown Jr.
DeBoer opted to go forward with the trial when Camp failed to show, according to the court. The one-day trial resulted in his conviction, and the judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Camp has a second criminal case pending before the judge based on allegations of living too close to a child care provider, court records show.
Camp had initially been found incompetent to stand trial on the registry violations, but that status changed after he was sent away for treatment at a state hospital.
He pleaded guilty in October 2007 to a single felony count of child molesting stemming from allegations of fondling a child over a period of more than three years beginning when the child was in second grade, according to court records.
Camp was sentenced in December 2007 to six years in prison with all but time served suspended and was required to register as a sex offender for life.
"All offenders are required to register annually and any offender that has the predator status is required to report every 90 days to sign in and have a new photo taken," according to Capt. Larry Sheets, who serves as the sex or violent offender registry coordinator for the Porter County Sheriff's Department.
"Offenders are required to register in person with each county that they reside, own property, work or attend secondary education," he said.
The offenders receive a minimum of one residence check a year (though two to three times is more common), with predators checked every 90 days, Sheets said.
Sexually violent predators or offenders against children are prohibited from living within 1,000 feet of a school, youth program center or public park, Sheets said. They also cannot live within one mile of the home of their victim.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
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Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident.
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CALUMET CITY — In a pair of unanimous votes last week, the City Council approved a $53 million budget and the possible first step in a redevelopment plan for River Oaks Center, which the city is negotiating to buy.
Council members gave the city's finance team the go-ahead to prepare the documents that would be necessary to seek bonds for the River Oaks redevelopment.
The redevelopment could include replacing the vacant Sears store — which closed in 2013 — in the mall's northeast corner with a $79 million water park.
The second phase of the project could include the construction of the south wing of a hotel catering to families with younger children. The third phase could feature building the north wing of the hotel, targeted at the business community with conference facilities and a rooftop bar and pool.
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The city already owns the former Sears property, which covers 27 acres and has been appraised at $1.9 million, and plans to sell it to Chicago-based Jackson Nuckolls Group LLC for redevelopment.
River Oaks was opened as an outdoor mall in 1966 and was converted to an indoor mall in a 1994 redevelopment. Two anchor stores, Sears and Carson's, closed in 2013, leaving two remaining anchors: Macy's, the successor to original anchor Marshall Field's, and JCPenney. The latter was announced to be closing in 2020, but that decision was reversed.
Another possible component of the River Oaks redevelopment plan is an overhaul of the 200-acre indoor mall, whose lack of upkeep has been a source of criticism from both business owners and the administrations of current Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and his predecessor, Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush.
That has spurred Jones' push for the city to buy the mall from current owners, Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management.
"Upon being elected in 2021, I made it quite clear to the mall owners that Calumet City would no longer tolerate the current disposition of the property," Jones said in a statement. "The current operation has become the laughingstock of Cook County. The City Council and I will not stand idle and allow this precious gem to continue to be a cesspool for crime and mismanagement."
Budget
The city's $53 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year is an increase of $4 million from the current year.
It includes $8 million in new revenue, without a tax increase. Jones credited that in part to an increase in the number of businesses in the city from 415 to 628.
Other highlights of the budget:
- Cutting city expenditures by $500,000;
- Reducing Fire Department overtime from $1.3 million to $800,000 in conjunction with the hiring of additional firefighters;
- Hiring nine additional police officers, with plans to hire 10 more in 2023, and the implementation of bike and ATV patrols;
- Reduced health care costs by $350,000.
"I am grateful to the Aldermen for passing this budget," Jones said in a statement. "It addresses a variety of issues and potential challenges impacting our residents. This budget will allow us to not only fulfill the obligation to our residents and youth, but we now can aggressively capture this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform our city for the better." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/calumet-city/calumet-city-council-oks-53-million-budget-possible-first-step-in-river-oaks-project/article_5e76dedb-3938-5322-916a-473608da4b30.html | 2022-08-02T18:34:17 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/calumet-city/calumet-city-council-oks-53-million-budget-possible-first-step-in-river-oaks-project/article_5e76dedb-3938-5322-916a-473608da4b30.html |
GARY — Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana recently received $25,000 from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation to support building an affordable home in Lake Station.
“Building quality and affordable homes help change a family’s life forever. We appreciate the partnership with The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation to stabilize another family in the community through homeownership,” said Dawn Michaels, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana.
"When housing is stable and affordable, a positive push happens for a family and in the community. Thank you, Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, for the generous gift in support of our mission."
The grant will support building a home in Lake Station for the Habitat partner family Michaelene Flores and her two children. Flores has already begun work on one of her Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana covenants: 300 “sweat equity” hours to help build her Habitat home.
Habitat expects to have her home dedication ceremony before the end of 2022. Once Flores’ family is moved in, she will start making monthly payments on their zero-percentage mortgage.
Flores spoke about her vision when becoming a homeowner.
"Life will be complete, there will be a weight off my shoulders. I’m super grateful.”
About Habitat for Humanity of NWI
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is the leading organization that provides permanent, affordable housing to income-qualified families in Lake County. It helps families achieve housing stability and improve their living conditions by serving qualified homeowners with affordable mortgages.
About Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation makes positive changes in communities across the United States by investing and partnering with nonprofit organizations that enhance educational opportunities, protect and improve the environment, promote human health and support vibrant communities.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity home recipient Michaelene Flores poses Saturday with the volunteers who helped assemble walls for her new home.
Gallery: Habitat for Humanity volunteers build walls for home
Working Saturday inside the former Habitat ReStore, members of three churches volunteered at a Faith Build for a new home for a local mom and her two children.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity home recipient Michaelene Flores poses Saturday with the volunteers who helped assemble walls for her new home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Jeff Perz, left, and the Rev. Scott Mauch help assemble one of 34 walls for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Barry Garrett, left, and Niko Tamez leave messages for Michaelene Flores on the studs of a wall to be used for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity home recipient Michaelene Flores nails studs for a wall for her new home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Niko Tamez, left, and Jesse Bulmer cut studs for walls to be used for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Messages for Michaelene Flores are left on the studs of a wall to be used for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Juan Cajigas, left, and Anthony Sawyer move a completed wall that will be used in a soon-to-be built Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity volunteers gather Saturday to assemble walls for a house to be built for recipient Michaelene Flores.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity home recipient Michaelene Flores helps with the work of assembling walls for her home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Volunteers gather for a prayer Saturday after having helped assemble walls for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Chris Johnson, left, and Mark Boroughs assemble a wall for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Habitat for Humanity home recipient Michaelene Flores nails studs for a wall for her new home.
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Habitat for Humanity builds walls for new home
Messages for Michaelene Flores are left on the studs of a wall to be used for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home.
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A closed former section of U.S. 12 between the Miller South Shore station and its parking lot will be the site of a new station and redesigned streetscape in the Gary neighborhood.
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A South Shore Line train sits at the South Bend International Airport station.
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
The Miller South Shore station will soon be replaced.
PORTER — While work on the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District's Double Track and West Lake Corridor projects intensifies, the South Shore Line operator's on-again, off-again goal of more efficient service to South Bend appears back on, with impetus from federal government infrastructure programs offering an unprecedented level of funding opportunities railroad officials hope to take advantage of.
The NICTD Board of Trustees voted Monday to put out a request for proposals seeking firms interested in updating the environmental and engineering work necessary to pursue a project to relocate the South Shore's station from the east side of the South Bend International Airport's terminal to its west end, a move that could cut 12-15 minutes off the commuter railroad's trip into the station, NICTD President Michael Noland said.
The South Shore moved its station to the airport in 1990, with the idea that the east side station, created because it could use an existing freight spur, would be temporary. In 2008, an environmental analysis for a station move was performed "but never got momentum," Noland said. A revitalized effort in 2017 produced a plan with a path that drew vocal opposition from property owners whose land it crossed, and a rekindled debate on whether the station should be moved downtown caused a further pause in progress.
"This was before the sticker shock of the current construction landscape," Noland said. Cost of a downtown station could be upwards of $250 million today, perhaps double what it would've been four years ago, while moving the station to the airport's west side would likely cost $50 million to $75 million.
And, the five-year federal transportation plan in place now means a better chance at grant money that would fund a majority of the project. Noland also noted that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has said that boosting public transit at airports is a priority of the DOT.
"We are at a time unprecedented in my lifetime from an infrastructure standpoint," Noland said.
The South Shore would increase service to the South Bend airport with shuttle trains running as frequently as hourly during prime times to make the trip more convenient for air travelers using South Bend.
"We've been at this for four-plus decades," Noland said of South Bend station discussions. "There's an opportunity now to get to the goal of getting South Bend to 90 minutes to downtown Chicago."
Double Track
Most of the current construction work on NICTD projects is going on between Gary and Michigan City for the Double Track project. Work around Miller Station is focused on the new parking lot and on the street realignments and associated work, including the new intersection of U.S. 12 and U.S. 20.
"That whole intersection is being transformed," Noland said. "It's really changing the entrance into Gary along the Lake Street corridor."
Parking lot work continues at Portage/Ogden Dunes and has been completed at Dune Park. Between there and Michigan City, culvert, track and catenary work is going on, while in Michigan City "you really get a look at what Double Track is going to look like," Noland said.
While there are "supply chain headwinds," the railroad's upfront purchase of many of the construction materials for the project — undertaken after bids came in unexpectedly high — has helped keep the project on schedule for a May 2024 completion, Noland said.
West Lake Corridor
"West Lake is about to really turn the corner," Noland said, with construction work beginning this season in north Hammond, where the new railroad will be elevated at the new Gateway Station across the river and freight rails and into downtown.
"That's the most complex part of the project, the most expensive part of the project," he said.
West Lake's expected completion date remains May of 2025.
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Bombers BBQ is now serving up its beloved brisket and other slow-cooked meats in Crown Point.
The acclaimed military aviation-themed barbecue joint has built up a fervent following at its original location at 435 Ridge Road in Munster. It reached a deal with Darin Jacobs, who owns Rosati's pizzerias in Munster, St. John and Valparaiso, to open franchises.
Jacobs, a longtime bombers customer, on Monday opened the first Bombers BBQ franchise at 35 W. 112th Ave. next to Cold Stone Creamery and Three Monkeys Pub in Crown Point. He's eyeing future locations in St. John and Valparaiso.
"It's definitely the barbecue smoking shows on the Food Channel," he said. "We carry more than most. We sell smoked turkey that's the most tender turkey you've ever had. Our best customers are those who smoke or barbecue themselves because they know what they're looking for. They come in, ask how we prepare our food, understand it makes sense and keep coming back."
Jacobs hopes to open more franchises after establishing the Crown Point location.
"We're thinking of Valparaiso and St. John once we feel comfortable we've replicated it in Crown Point," he said. "This is the freshest, best-tasting barbecue around."
"Everything is fresh, smoked that day," he said. "Not to disparage other barbecue restaurants, but if they say they close at 9 p.m. and then close at 9 p.m. the meat's not all fresh."
The new Bombers BBQ in Crown Point seats 80 people in a former furniture store and another 24 on an outdoor patio. It has a liquor license that lets it serve 12 types of beer, half craft and half domestic.
The 5,000-square-foot restaurant is decorated with the same military aviation theme, inspired by how founder Chris Cole's relatives served as pilots in World War II and Vietnam.
"We've had a lot of military people come in and say they appreciate it. They like to take it all in," Jacobs said. "Some people don't know where the name comes from or think it's because the food is the bomb, but it's because both Chris Cole's relatives were bomber pilots."
Bombers BBQ in Crown Point has the same menu as the original Munster restaurant, adding banana pudding. It smokes its meat fresh every day, selling it until it runs out and closing early if sold out.
"We smoke meat daily and stay open until we sell out," he said. "If we still have some left we donate it or let employees take it home. But we're pretty good at estimating how much we'll need based on the previous day's sales."
Spirit Halloween will return to 1525 U.S. 41 in Schererville this Halloween season. Long located every fall at the former Ashley Furniture big-box in Schererville, it moved across the street last year to the Crossroads of America shopping center anchored by Strack and Van Til.
Though it's still beach season when many have little more than beer and sunshine on their mind, to paraphrase the artist who just played Hammond's Festival of the Lakes, the Halloween retailer already posted "coming soon" and "now hiring" signage at the location.
The seasonal pop-up is known for occupying vacant commercial real estate for a couple of months, selling a wide array of Halloween costumes like Jason Vorhees hockey jerseys, as well as Halloween decorations like the styrofoam headstones you can plant to make your front lawn look like a cemetery.
The local chain of barbecue joints in Munster, Crown Point and Griffith is coming to Merrillville, near the busy intersection of U.S. 30 and Interstate 65.
It's taking over the former Fresh to Order space at 540 81st Ave., where it will share a strip mall with Planet Fitness and Catch Table and Tap.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is coming soon to Crown Point.
The restaurant at 146 E. 109th Ave. is now hiring for a variety of positions, offering sign-on bonuses. It offers Greek favorites like grilled lamb, tzatziki, village salads, rice and pita bread. The menu includes many handhelds such as gyros, wraps and Greek burgers.
For more information, call 219-274-7335, email greatgreeknwi@gmail.com or find the business on Facebook.
True BBQ has opened its long-awaited third location in downtown Griffith, where it's bringing smoked meats and another late-night spot for drinks.
The modern barbecue restaurant took over the former Twincade space at 106 N. Broad St. at the corner of Broad and Main streets in downtown Griffith.
True BBQ first opened in Munster in 2014 and recently opened a second location in downtown Crown Point.
It's owned by Progressive Dining Group, which also owns Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Gino's Steakhouse and The Links in Schererville.
The True BBQ in Griffith has the same menu, which includes baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs and smoked rib tips. It offers full slabs of ribs for $16 on Mondays. Other barbecued meats include turkey, andouille sausage, pork belly, pork shoulder, brisket, corned beef and chicken.
The menu also features steaks, pasta salads and appetizers. A full bar serves up craft beers, artisan cocktails and a wide selection of whiskeys.
Catering toward dinner and drinks in Griffith, True BBQ is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. It's closed on Tuesdays.
Port of Peri Peri's ship has sailed in Schererville.
Signs posted outside the Portuguese peri peri chicken restaurant in Shops on Main on U.S. 41 have said it was temporarily closed "for improvements" for some time.
But now the Port of Peri Peri sign on the building facade has come down. And Shops on Main owner Regency Center is listing the 2,388-square-foot restaurant space as available for lease.
Sports Clips left its longtime spot in the Crossroads of America shopping center anchored by Strack and Van Til and Walmart and moved a few miles north in Schererville.
The sports-themed hair care chain, in which customers can watch sports on television getting their hair cut, moved to 336 Indianapolis Blvd. in a newer strip mall by McAlister's Deli and Buona Beef.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Bombers BBQ, True BBQ and Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opening; Port of Peri Peri closed
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Bombers BBQ, True BBQ and Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opening; Port of Peri Peri closed
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Open
Bombers BBQ is now serving up its beloved brisket and other slow-cooked meats in Crown Point.
The acclaimed military aviation-themed barbecue joint has built up a fervent following at its original location at 435 Ridge Road in Munster. It reached a deal with Darin Jacobs, who owns Rosati's pizzerias in Munster, St. John and Valparaiso, to open franchises.
Jacobs, a longtime bombers customer, on Monday opened the first Bombers BBQ franchise at 35 W. 112th Ave. next to Cold Stone Creamery and Three Monkeys Pub in Crown Point. He's eyeing future locations in St. John and Valparaiso.
Joseph S. Pete
Brisket the top seller
It has three smokers on site, two for the restaurant traffic and one for catering. It will cater to as few as 50 people and as many as 500.
Top sellers include brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese and jalapeno cornbread.
"The brisket is by far the No. 1 seller," he said. "It's the recipe and because we made everything fresh."
Joseph S. Pete
Drive-through for online orders
It has a drive-thru pickup window for online and phone orders.
"It's a trend," Jacobs said. "The drive-through at Rosati's is 20% of our business and growing. This is perfect for pickup."
Barbecue has taken off in Northwest Indiana in recent years, with many new barbecue joints opening.
Joseph S. Pete
Further expansion planned
"It's definitely the barbecue smoking shows on the Food Channel," he said. "We carry more than most. We sell smoked turkey that's the most tender turkey you've ever had. Our best customers are those who smoke or barbecue themselves because they know what they're looking for. They come in, ask how we prepare our food, understand it makes sense and keep coming back."
Jacobs hopes to open more franchises after establishing the Crown Point location.
"We're thinking of Valparaiso and St. John once we feel comfortable we've replicated it in Crown Point," he said. "This is the freshest, best-tasting barbecue around."
Joseph S. Pete
Meat smoked daily
"Everything is fresh, smoked that day," he said. "Not to disparage other barbecue restaurants, but if they say they close at 9 p.m. and then close at 9 p.m. the meat's not all fresh."
The new Bombers BBQ in Crown Point seats 80 people in a former furniture store and another 24 on an outdoor patio. It has a liquor license that lets it serve 12 types of beer, half craft and half domestic.
The 5,000-square-foot restaurant is decorated with the same military aviation theme, inspired by how founder Chris Cole's relatives served as pilots in World War II and Vietnam.
Joseph S. Pete
Open daily
Bombers BBQ will be open in Crown Point from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more information, call 219-613-4444, visit bombersbbq.com or find the business on Facebook.
Joseph S. Pete
Open until sold out
"We've had a lot of military people come in and say they appreciate it. They like to take it all in," Jacobs said. "Some people don't know where the name comes from or think it's because the food is the bomb, but it's because both Chris Cole's relatives were bomber pilots."
Bombers BBQ in Crown Point has the same menu as the original Munster restaurant, adding banana pudding. It smokes its meat fresh every day, selling it until it runs out and closing early if sold out.
"We smoke meat daily and stay open until we sell out," he said. "If we still have some left we donate it or let employees take it home. But we're pretty good at estimating how much we'll need based on the previous day's sales."
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon
It's almost the most spooktacular time of year.
Spirit Halloween will return to 1525 U.S. 41 in Schererville this Halloween season. Long located every fall at the former Ashley Furniture big-box in Schererville, it moved across the street last year to the Crossroads of America shopping center anchored by Strack and Van Til.
Though it's still beach season when many have little more than beer and sunshine on their mind, to paraphrase the artist who just played Hammond's Festival of the Lakes, the Halloween retailer already posted "coming soon" and "now hiring" signage at the location.
The seasonal pop-up is known for occupying vacant commercial real estate for a couple of months, selling a wide array of Halloween costumes like Jason Vorhees hockey jerseys, as well as Halloween decorations like the styrofoam headstones you can plant to make your front lawn look like a cemetery.
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon
True BBQ hasn't stopped growing.
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon to Merrillville
The local chain of barbecue joints in Munster, Crown Point and Griffith is coming to Merrillville, near the busy intersection of U.S. 30 and Interstate 65.
It's taking over the former Fresh to Order space at 540 81st Ave., where it will share a strip mall with Planet Fitness and Catch Table and Tap.
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is coming soon to Crown Point.
The restaurant at 146 E. 109th Ave. is now hiring for a variety of positions, offering sign-on bonuses. It offers Greek favorites like grilled lamb, tzatziki, village salads, rice and pita bread. The menu includes many handhelds such as gyros, wraps and Greek burgers.
For more information, call 219-274-7335, email greatgreeknwi@gmail.com or find the business on Facebook.
Joseph S. Pete
Now open
True BBQ has opened its long-awaited third location in downtown Griffith, where it's bringing smoked meats and another late-night spot for drinks.
The modern barbecue restaurant took over the former Twincade space at 106 N. Broad St. at the corner of Broad and Main streets in downtown Griffith.
True BBQ first opened in Munster in 2014 and recently opened a second location in downtown Crown Point.
It's owned by Progressive Dining Group, which also owns Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Gino's Steakhouse and The Links in Schererville.
The True BBQ in Griffith has the same menu, which includes baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs and smoked rib tips. It offers full slabs of ribs for $16 on Mondays. Other barbecued meats include turkey, andouille sausage, pork belly, pork shoulder, brisket, corned beef and chicken.
The menu also features steaks, pasta salads and appetizers. A full bar serves up craft beers, artisan cocktails and a wide selection of whiskeys.
Catering toward dinner and drinks in Griffith, True BBQ is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. It's closed on Tuesdays.
Port of Peri Peri's ship has sailed in Schererville.
Signs posted outside the Portuguese peri peri chicken restaurant in Shops on Main on U.S. 41 have said it was temporarily closed "for improvements" for some time.
But now the Port of Peri Peri sign on the building facade has come down. And Shops on Main owner Regency Center is listing the 2,388-square-foot restaurant space as available for lease.
Joseph S. Pete
Relocated
Sports Clips left its longtime spot in the Crossroads of America shopping center anchored by Strack and Van Til and Walmart and moved a few miles north in Schererville.
The sports-themed hair care chain, in which customers can watch sports on television getting their hair cut, moved to 336 Indianapolis Blvd. in a newer strip mall by McAlister's Deli and Buona Beef.
Nearly 30 employees of the School City of Whiting have resigned since April 2022, causing turmoil among Whiting residents, parents of students and faculty and staff members.
Hobart police officers rescued a woman and began CPR after responding about 8:10 p.m. to a report of multiple people struggling in the water, Cmdr. Simon Gresser said.
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.
Gary police did not immediately respond to requests for more information about the circumstances of each homicide, or whether anyone is in custody in connection with the slayings.
A closed former section of U.S. 12 between the Miller South Shore station and its parking lot will be the site of a new station and redesigned streetscape in the Gary neighborhood. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/south-shore-line-takes-step-toward-moving-south-bend-station/article_3941db6f-5acc-53f6-a2cc-79eff41b38f5.html | 2022-08-02T18:34:33 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/south-shore-line-takes-step-toward-moving-south-bend-station/article_3941db6f-5acc-53f6-a2cc-79eff41b38f5.html |
A group of Teslas charge up at the charging station located at Meijer in Merrillville.
John J. Watkins, The Times
A single chargingstation is located near Ridge Road and Arbogast Street in Griffith.
John J. Watkins, The Times
INDOT is collecting comments on a plan to install electric vehicle charging stations as part of a federally funded program to create a network of half a million charging stations nationwide.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is collecting comments on a plan to install electric vehicle charging stations as part of a federally funded program to create a network of half a million charging stations nationwide.
Intended to reduce the “range anxiety” that can keep people from buying electric cars and trucks, the plan details the state’s proposal for using nearly $100 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure money to create Indiana’s share of a nationwide network of 500,000 charging stations by 2030.
The federal funding, part of last year's infrastructure bill, will be distributed over five years for the construction and operation of Direct-Current Fast Charging Stations along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, which in Indiana include all interstate highways plus U.S. 31. INDOT also hopes to have U.S. 30 designated an AFC.
“The vision (for EV) really complements the state and INDOT’s larger vision for infrastructure and transportation,” INDOT Deputy Commissioner Scott Manning said during an online presentation on the plan in May. Alongside the state’s Next Level road and bridge plan, he said, the goal for the EV plan is to create a reliable EV network that can be maintained and operated by private entities to minimize ongoing public funding.
The federal requirement is to have a charging station within 50 miles of any point on the corridors. Indiana currently has 354 charging stations, including various stations on private networks including Tesla’s, but only 23 are of the DC Fast Charging type and just four are NEVI compliant — meaning they’re located within one mile of an AFC.
Manning said Indiana’s planning should put stations closer than the 50-mile spacing requirement.
A local match of 20% to the federal money is required, for which INDOT hopes to engage in public-private partnerships to achieve as much of the financing as possible. The state is also using money from the Volkswagen emissions settlement to fund its electric vehicle infrastructure work.
The INDOT plan includes three phases. The first, essentially for planning, will run from October of this year through September 2023; the second, to create charging stations in high demand areas, from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025; and the third, starting Sept. 30, 2024, to build out the network.
INDOT and its partners would be “starting with those locations where we have the necessary power infrastructure and all of the other components necessary to get the program launched successfully,” Manning said during the online session. “We’ll continue to add additional phases and build out the plan as long as the federal funding allows us to do so.”
INDOT has also worked with electric utilities on grid management issues the charging stations would create, likely requiring investments from the utilities and plans for load balancing, off-peak charging incentives, metering, battery storage and other practices.
The plan is available on INDOT’s website, where public comment will be accepted through Aug. 20.
The plan is also under federal review by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, which is expected to complete its review by Sept. 30.
Nearly 30 employees of the School City of Whiting have resigned since April 2022, causing turmoil among Whiting residents, parents of students and faculty and staff members.
Hobart police officers rescued a woman and began CPR after responding about 8:10 p.m. to a report of multiple people struggling in the water, Cmdr. Simon Gresser said.
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.
Gary police did not immediately respond to requests for more information about the circumstances of each homicide, or whether anyone is in custody in connection with the slayings.
INDOT is collecting comments on a plan to install electric vehicle charging stations as part of a federally funded program to create a network of half a million charging stations nationwide. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/state-plan-details-electric-vehicle-charging-network/article_5e6a64dd-33f6-5029-af31-df7b899d556a.html | 2022-08-02T18:34:39 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/state-plan-details-electric-vehicle-charging-network/article_5e6a64dd-33f6-5029-af31-df7b899d556a.html |
DALLAS — Read this story and other North Texas business news from our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal
Home showings across Dallas-Fort Worth dropped 30% year-over-year in June — further evidence that the North Texas housing market is cooling fast.
Showings in North Texas fell faster than the national rate, which was an 18.7% average year-over-year decline, according to the latest data from ShowingTime, a house touring technology and market stats firm.
Even though the rate fell faster in DFW, the number of tours per listing in DFW exceeded the national average. DFW homes on the market got an average of 9.2 showings in June compared to an average of 5.6 views nationally.
Dallas-Fort Worth’s ratio of 9.2 showings per listing ranked 12th nationally.
Burlington, Vermont, ranked highest with 13.6 showings per listing, followed by Rochester, N.Y., and Cleveland, Ohio, with 10.2 showings per listing apiece.
Showing activity is still well above pre-pandemic levels nationwide and in DFW while reflecting the abrupt slowdown occurring in the housing market.
The decline in showings is another indication that higher mortgage rates and higher home prices have forced many would-be buyers out of the housing market in DFW and throughout much of the nation..In addition, housing. inventory in DFW has risen from record-low levels, so the buyers who remain in the market have more choices.
Markets averaging double-digit home tours per listing fell from March’s record high of 121 markets to three in June.
The ShowingTime report calls the decline in showings nationally "a welcome change for home shoppers used to abnormal market activity,"
On a month-to-month basis, June showings in DFW fell 18% from May.
Anecdotal signs of a U.S. housing slowdown have yet to translate into lower home prices, according to another study.
Average prices still are rising in nearly all of the nation’s 100 largest housing markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
In DFW, the median price of single-family homes reached $425,000 in the second quarter of this year, according to a new report from Texas Realtors. House prices are climbing faster in North Texas than they are in any other Texas metro area, that report finds.
The median DFW home sale price in the second quarter increased 21.4% from a year ago, compared to a 19.1% increase statewide. The statewide median price is now $357,388.
San Antonio had the second-highest price appreciation rate among the state's major metros, with second-quarter sale prices up 20.2% year over year to $334,646.
In Austin, single-family home prices in the second quarter rose 17.4% year over year to $546,000. In Houston, home sale prices climbed 16.6% to $349,999.
The soaring prices in DFW came as Q2 sales volume decreased 6.6% year over year to 28,354 single-family home sales.
Statewide, home sales decreased 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year to 108,390. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-real-estate-north-texas-home-showings-down-30-in-dallas-fort-worth/287-44c2830e-fc39-4d76-b41c-7b7508314fdc | 2022-08-02T18:35:30 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-real-estate-north-texas-home-showings-down-30-in-dallas-fort-worth/287-44c2830e-fc39-4d76-b41c-7b7508314fdc |
TEXAS, USA — The Texas juvenile prison system is in very bad shape, according to a new investigation by The Texas Tribune.
The Tribune reports that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's (TJJD) five facilities are severely understaffed, "an ongoing problem that worsened traumatically last year when its turnover rate hit more than 70%." The department recently announced a 15% permanent pay raise for direct-care staff, but the Tribune reports that even amid retention measures, most new hires are gone within six months.
The agency is so understaffed that teens have reported spending up to 23 hours locked in their cells, using water bottles as makeshift toilets. The Tribune reports that teachers and caseworkers routinely work in security roles so the prisons' nearly 600 inhabitants can get out of their cells to use the restroom or take showers.
Last month, the TJJD started pausing the intake of committed youth, citing safety concerns that coincide with staffing shortages. The Tribune also reports that more and more children in the agency's care are hurting themselves, either out of distress or as a way to get attention in their isolation.
"Nearly half of those locked in the state’s juvenile prisons this year have been on suicide watch," according to the report.
The TJJD's problems aren't new. The agency is under federal investigation for an alleged pattern of abuse and mistreatment, and the Tribune reports that it has "gone through several iterations of major and moderate reform following scandals marked by sexual abuse and violence, including a full restructuring in 2011."
"But the agency has never escaped its problem of chronic understaffing, exacerbating systemic failures and spurring a vicious cycle of worsening conditions for imprisoned children, as well as more difficult work and longer hours for the staff that remains," the Tribune's report reads, adding that the TJJD consistently loses detention officers at a faster rate than any other position in Texas government.
The answer? It comes down to money, according to the report.
TJJD leaders and independent legislative analysts have said the agency first needs more money to hire and retain officers, while juvenile justice advocates and lawmakers have pushed for closing the state’s five prisons and investing in better care at the local level, or creating smaller, narrowly focused facilities in urban areas with more mental health resources," the report reads.
To learn more about the current state of the TJJD, how Texas got here and what might be done in the future to solve some of these issues, read the Tribune's full report.
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AUSTIN, Texas — It's almost time to say goodbye to another legendary Austin business – Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds on South Congress Avenue.
On Instagram Tuesday, the iconic costume shop announced plans to shutter by the end of the year.
"After 38 years of business, Lucy in Disguise will close at the end of this year. Our owner, Jenna Radtke, opened the store in 1984 and since then, the store has survived a lot of changes and grown into an Austin institution," the statement read. "There are not a lot of year-round costume shops in the world and we're very grateful to our customers for their ongoing support. We've loved being a source of creativity and inspiration for your parties, plays, and productions. It has been a pleasure to fulfill your costuming dreams and fantasies. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
The costume shop will be moving to a "purchase only" model starting on Aug. 31, with rentals ceasing after Aug. 30.
"At the moment, we still have plenty of stock and are ready to have one last Halloween with all of you," the store wrote. "As we will not be restocking, we recommend coming in early if you'd like to shop with us and we certainly hope you will!"
The store has been a staple on South Congress for decades, inspiring tourists and locals alike with wall-to-wall costumes, jewelry and accessories galore. It opened on April 1, 1984, and it is now described as an 8,000-square-foot emporium.
"Centrally located at 1506 South Congress Avenue, in Austin, Texas, 78704, and a member of the National Costumer's Association, Lucy's offers a carnival atmosphere, a location rich in local color, an eclectic mix of shoppers, and the most extensive inventory of it's kind in Texas," its website states.
As of Tuesday, there is no word on what will happen to the resident zebra statue that sits atop its roof – Carmen Zebra-Jones.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Tech tycoon Elon Musk plans to build a private airport outside Austin, according to a report from Austonia.
Sources told Austonia that the airport would spring up, more specifically, east of Austin near the Bastrop area. It is currently unknown when construction could begin.
The airport would allow for Musk's private jet travel as well as service for his executives and possibly his companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, according to Austonia.
Musk already has a sizeable presence in Austin and Texas overall. His Tesla Gigafactory, located on Tesla Road, serves as the company's global headquarters.
SpaceX launches many rockets from Boca Chica Beach south of Brazos Island State Park. The company may even build in Bastrop. Then there's The Boring Company headquartered in Pflugerville.
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SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B voluntarily issues a recall for their H-E-B ice cream brand due to mislabeling, according to a press release.
The release says the half gallon H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is on a recall due to an undeclared allergen. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the produce label.
H-E-B says the issue was discovered when H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Cookies and Cream Ice Cream was identified in some cartons labeled as H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream which contains wheat as an ingredient.
All affected products have been removed from store shelves and no illnesses have been reported, according to the release. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/h-e-b-recalls-ice-cream-food-mislabeling/273-8bb70897-8b26-408e-b30f-c3b7571571e0 | 2022-08-02T18:38:10 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/h-e-b-recalls-ice-cream-food-mislabeling/273-8bb70897-8b26-408e-b30f-c3b7571571e0 |
BEE CAVE, Texas — A big chill is set to hit Hill Country Galleria this November when it welcomes a 40-by-84-foot ice rink, Community Impact reported.
The rink, which can hold 150 people at a time, will sit at the current splash pad site located between Central Plaza Lawn and Bee Cave Public Library. It's set to operate 50 hours a week from Nov. 4 to Jan. 2 with skate rentals of $10 to $15 an hour.
Bee Cave City Council put $300,000 in hotel occupancy tax toward the rink, according to Community Impact. The Galleria is also contributing $100,000, and the council allowed for "the city to develop a separate reimbursement agreement for the Hill Country Galleria to repay some or all of the hotel occupancy tax funds used for the project," Community Impact reported.
The city will handle installation, water and electricity for the rink, while the Galleria will deal with daily operations, skate rentals and maintenance.
The City estimates the rink could make between $382,000 and $540,000 with $15 skate rentals.
Read Community Impact's full report here.
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BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Fire crews are working to get a wildfire in Bastrop County under control on Monday afternoon.
Around 1 p.m., the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said firefighters were called to the scene of the fire in the 300 block of Margarita Dr., off State Highway 21 W.
As of 7:15 p.m., the fire was approximately 80% contained with an estimated 96 acres burned. A perimeter was established around the fire and structures in close proximity were being protected, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said.
No injuries have been reported.
Helicopters were assisting in fighting the fire. The public has been asked not to launch personal drones in the area, as drones are an immediate safety threat to the air crews.
Crews will remain on the scene overnight and fire operations will continue on Tuesday.
Responders assisting include the Bastrop Fire Department, Austin Fire Department, Travis County ESD No. 6 – Lake Travis Fire Rescue, Travis County Fire Rescue, Texas A&M Forest Service, STAR Flight, Acadian Ambulance, the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office and the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.
Residents are asked to avoid the area.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is searching for a missing 25-year-old woman last seen in East Austin on Friday, July 29.
Destiny Renea Montelongo is described as white female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, 145 pounds, with dyed red hair and numerous tattoos.
She was last seen near Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road.
Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police at 512-974-5250.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The wife of a Fort Worth area UPS driver is sounding the alarm about the dangers of working in the extreme heat.
Kara Williams has had concerns for weeks about his work truck not having any air conditioning. But, Kara had hopes that age and being active were on his side.
"He is a very active young man and loves to ride his motorcycles," said Kara Williams.
That's how Williams describes her husband, and she shared photos of the much more happier times.
But now, Anthony Montgomery is in the hospital after she said he succumbed to the heat while at work.
"He is still in the hospital," said Williams. "He had a massive stroke on the 19th. He has been moved out of ICU. But he is still barely conscious."
Montgomery is a delivery driver for UPS after starting on the inside handling packages for the delivery giant. He's one of the many drivers represented by Teamsters Local Union 767 in Fort Worth.
Union president David Reeves is seriously concerned about drivers like Montgomery working in non-air-conditioned truck, calling it just too dangerous.
"We've had several employees over the last several weeks have to be hospitalized specifically to heat-related injuries," said Reeves.
Reeves shared some of the UPS truck temperatures from July: One showed 123 degrees, temperatures in another truck reached 135 degrees and another truck full of packages showed 155 degrees.
Now that August is here, Reeves doesn't see it getting any easier for drivers because of the heat.
"I believe it's going to be another difficult month," said Reeves.
UPS released the following statement to WFAA concerning delivery drivers working in the extreme heat:
“The health and safety of our employees is our highest priority. UPS drivers are trained to work outdoors and to manage the effects of hot weather. Preparation, rest, hydration and maintaining good health practices are key to working outdoors. UPS invests more than $260 million annually to implement programs focused on safety, including working in hot weather.
For example, our “Cool Solutions” program was developed with input from experts in the field of occupational health and safety that focuses on educating employees about hydration along with nutrition and proper sleep before working in hotter temperatures. We have morning meetings with drivers all year round, reminding them of forecasted temperatures and encouraging them to be aware of their own health conditions. In the summer, in addition to providing water and ice for employees, we provide regular heat illness and injury prevention training to all operations managers and drivers.
Another example is our innovative safety platform known as the Comprehensive Health and Safety Process (CHSP). The CHSP is a collaboration between local UPS’s hourly employees and management that meets regularly to discuss health and safety, involving our front-line employees in ways to protect the health and safety of their co-workers. There are more than 3,200 CHSP committees in UPS facilities across the country. We also have a dedicated team of health and safety professionals who review work practices and promote health awareness.
Our package delivery vehicles make frequent stops, which requires the engine to be turned off and the doors to be opened and closed, about 130 times a day on average. We have studied heat mitigation with our vehicles and integrated forced air systems with venting to create airflow around the driver and cargo areas. We optimize the roof of vehicles to minimize heat in the cargo area, alongside insulating the roof of the cab. We also offer fans to drivers upon request.
We also offer our employees multiple ways to share their concerns with us, and we promptly address issues when they are brought to our attention. We never want our employees to continue working to the point that they risk their health or work in an unsafe manner.”
Still, union president Reeves is traveling all over North Texas for rallies on behalf of UPS drivers.
He's sure hot weather conditions will be part of contract talks next year. He believes drivers are not only being subject to unsafe working conditions but also being forced to work overtime hours, which exposes them to the heat for an even more extended period of time.
"We want our union members to be successful on their jobs just like the company does, but we also want them to have the best working conditions so they can do the best job," said Reeves.
Reeves and his union team members hope to educate members now about what to expect when they enter negotiations next year with UPS.
But right now with her husband in the hospital, Kara Williams warns everyone about the heat.
"Don't stay out in that heat nonstop for 12 and 14 hours," said Williams. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/heat-blamed-north-texas-ups-driver-illness-work-deliveries/287-c92cb62d-7e54-46ad-9d06-1cc76d811ba1 | 2022-08-02T18:38:35 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/heat-blamed-north-texas-ups-driver-illness-work-deliveries/287-c92cb62d-7e54-46ad-9d06-1cc76d811ba1 |
TEXAS, USA — The Texas juvenile prison system is in very bad shape, according to a new investigation by The Texas Tribune.
The Tribune reports that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's (TJJD) five facilities are severely understaffed, "an ongoing problem that worsened traumatically last year when its turnover rate hit more than 70%." The department recently announced a 15% permanent pay raise for direct-care staff, but the Tribune reports that even amid retention measures, most new hires are gone within six months.
The agency is so understaffed that teens have reported spending up to 23 hours locked in their cells, using water bottles as makeshift toilets. The Tribune reports that teachers and caseworkers routinely work in security roles so the prisons' nearly 600 inhabitants can get out of their cells to use the restroom or take showers.
Last month, the TJJD started pausing the intake of committed youth, citing safety concerns that coincide with staffing shortages. The Tribune also reports that more and more children in the agency's care are hurting themselves, either out of distress or as a way to get attention in their isolation.
"Nearly half of those locked in the state’s juvenile prisons this year have been on suicide watch," according to the report.
The TJJD's problems aren't new. The agency is under federal investigation for an alleged pattern of abuse and mistreatment, and the Tribune reports that it has "gone through several iterations of major and moderate reform following scandals marked by sexual abuse and violence, including a full restructuring in 2011."
"But the agency has never escaped its problem of chronic understaffing, exacerbating systemic failures and spurring a vicious cycle of worsening conditions for imprisoned children, as well as more difficult work and longer hours for the staff that remains," the Tribune's report reads, adding that the TJJD consistently loses detention officers at a faster rate than any other position in Texas government.
The answer? It comes down to money, according to the report.
TJJD leaders and independent legislative analysts have said the agency first needs more money to hire and retain officers, while juvenile justice advocates and lawmakers have pushed for closing the state’s five prisons and investing in better care at the local level, or creating smaller, narrowly focused facilities in urban areas with more mental health resources," the report reads.
To learn more about the current state of the TJJD, how Texas got here and what might be done in the future to solve some of these issues, read the Tribune's full report.
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AUSTIN, Texas — It wasn’t typical programming on Austin’s educational television station on the morning of Aug. 1, 1966. As a live TV camera trained its sight on the familiar University of Texas Tower, occasional puffs of smoke from gunfire could be seen as the stern voice of an announcer on campus TV station KLRN (now local PBS station KLRU) warned viewers to keep away from the UT campus.
“Stay away from the campus,” the announcer said. “A man with a rifle is firing on people below the tower.”
It was believed to have been the first time viewers saw a live broadcast of a sniper committing mass murder.
From 230 feet above the ground, a former U.S. Marine and current UT architecture student, Charles Whitman, was firing at people along the Guadalupe Street “Drag” and on the campus grounds.
He had loaded a foot locker with weapons and ammunition, disguised himself as a janitor, and made his way up an elevator to the observation deck of the tower.
From his perch, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 before two Austin police officers made their way up the tower and shot and killed him.
Local newspaper columnist Forrest Preece was a young journalism student who was between summer classes that day when a bullet whizzed past his head and struck the person standing next to him, killing him.
“I suppose you’d say I have some survivor’s guilt,” Preece said. “The man next to me was married and the father of six children and lost his life while I managed to survive.”
Preece says it appeared at the time that Whitman was seeking out people at random as he moved his gun site from left to right.
Whitman had been seeking professional help for persistent headaches and violent fantasies prior to the shooting spree. An autopsy determined that he had a brain tumor, but there has been debate over the years as to whether that’s what triggered his violent outburst that hot summer day in Austin.
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Greene County is scheduled to spray multiple neighborhoods Wednesday night for mosquitoes.
The spraying of adulticide will take place shortly before sundown and continue for approximately 90 minutes. The wind will need to be calm and it cannot be raining, according to a release from Greene County Public Health.
The following areas will be sprayed:
- Massie, Cato and Kylemore drives in Xenia
- Rotary Park in Beavercreek
- Angel’s Pass Park in Beavercreek
- Willowcrest/Riverhills Drive in Beavercreek
- Cemex Park in Fairborn
- Rona Hills Park (and surrounding community) in Fairborn
- Faircreek Park in Fairborn
- Seaman Park (and the adjacent bike path) in Jamestown
“Please do not to follow behind the sprayer unless absolutely necessary and maintain a minimum of 200 feet clearance behind our vehicle,” Greene County Public Health said in the release. “If you must follow, close all windows in your vehicle and turn the air conditioning control to the max or re-circulate position. This will help to minimize any unwanted exposures.”
People who do not want to have the area around their home treated should contact Greene County Public Health at 937-374-5607 or email ehpermits@gcph.info.
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BANKS COUNTY, Ga. — The Banks County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers about the dangers of getting behind the wheel intoxicated after one of its deputies was struck by a driver suspected to be under the influence.
Deputy Jonathon Dempsey had his emergency lights on while perched on the shoulder of Interstate 85 north when he was struck by another vehicle just before 2 a.m., authorities said.
Photos show the back of the patrol vehicle was severely damaged. The crash left the trunk of the car a mangled mess.
Despite the impact, promptly after the crash, Dempsey left his patrol car to help the driver in the other vehicle.
Intoxicated driver crashes into Banks County deputy, sheriff says | PHOTOS
"The driver was later found to be driving while intoxicated," the sheriff's office said.
Authorities did not say if the driver was hurt but did clarify that Dempsey was OK.
Georgia State Patrol troopers were also called to the incident and will take over the crash investigation. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/banks-county-deputy-struck-suspect-dui-crash/85-8b069bb8-6aa3-428a-9962-ab5bbf07d4c5 | 2022-08-02T18:46:23 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/banks-county-deputy-struck-suspect-dui-crash/85-8b069bb8-6aa3-428a-9962-ab5bbf07d4c5 |
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck Tuesday morning.
Carrollton Police Department officers were called to Bankhead Highway at Frasier road around 9:15 a.m. following the incident.
Crash investigators said the motorcycle driver was traveling westbound on the highway. The driver of the 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound when they were turning left onto Frasier Road, according to authorities, and crossed into the westbound lanes. Both vehicles crashed at this instance, police said.
The motorcyclist was rushed to Tanner Medical Center where he died. Police said the driver of the semi-truck was not hurt in the crash.
Police have not released the victim's name. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/carrollton/motorcyclist-killed-carroll-county-crash/85-ce220424-270e-4c09-b2c5-5db73ff41b57 | 2022-08-02T18:46:29 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/carrollton/motorcyclist-killed-carroll-county-crash/85-ce220424-270e-4c09-b2c5-5db73ff41b57 |
ATLANTA — A letter back in May from a private citizen to City of Atlanta attorneys set forth a challenge to Music Midtown's weapons policies. It contended weapons restrictions were incompatible with Georgia law, and demanded that the festival's permit be revoked.
On Monday, Music Midtown announced the 2022 concert - which had been scheduled for September - would be canceled.
Festival organizers did not explicitly state why - in a statement, they said only that the cancelation was "due to circumstances beyond our control."
Gun regulations have been the focus of speculation about the reason for the cancelation - with a possible legal challenge to the festival's weapons policy looming as a complication. Music Midtown's policy to prohibit weapons "of any kind" at its Piedmont Park festival conflicts with the state's gun laws, which allow the legal carrying of firearms in public parks.
Additionally, sources who work for the festival hosted by Live Nation told Rolling Stone that it was Georgia's gun laws that led to the event being canceled.
If so, the May letter could have set the events in motion leading to this week's decision by organizers.
Highlighting both a security pat-down policy and the weapons ban, Phillip Evans wrote to the city's legal department:
There are a couple of problems with this. First of all, I do NOT agree that purchasing a ticket is a surrender of my 2nd and 4th Amendment Rights. And I would highly object to being groped by privately hired security. The second problem is that lawfully carried weapons CANNOT be banned in public parks UNLESS a lessee of the park holds a lease which confers an estate for years (Georgia Supreme Court case Georgia Carry and Phillip Evans v. Atlanta Botanical Garden), and I can assure you that no private entity is leasing the general public area of Piedmont Park with this type of lease.
Evans has challenged weapons policies at other venues, and his reference to the Georgia Supreme Court decision is a case in which he challenged a ban at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, which is located inside Piedmont Park.
The state Supreme Court held there that, essentially, because the Atlanta Botanical Garden is a permanent fixture at the park, it can operate as a normal private enterprise and have in place whatever weapons policy it wants.
Evans noted that Music Midtown, as a temporary annual festival, would not meet the same bar.
Further, he wrote:
If the Atlanta Police Department will in any way participate in or enforce the pat-down and weapons policy of the Festival organizers, that would be an unlawful abuse of citizens' rights under color of law, and such a violation would not be covered under the qualified immunity doctrine.
Because the Festival organizers have publicly stated their intent to screen for and ban weapons contrary to state law, I'm demanding that you revoke their permit to hold the event unless they agree to follow state law and rescind this policy.
Attorney and the Vice President of gun rights advocacy group GA2A , John Monroe, told 11Alive that "if you're leasing public property on a short-term basis, like for a weekend festival or something like that, then you have to abide by the same rules that apply to the public entity."
"So in the case of Piedmont Park, which is owned by the City of Atlanta, the city cannot ban guns there," he said.
He added that he did not personally know the exact reason why Live Nation canceled Music Midtown, but said: "They could have just followed state law and not banned guns."
To read the full correspondence with the City of Atlanta, see the PDF below: | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/music-midtown-canceled-letter-challenge-weapons-policy/85-570a696f-56a8-46db-b6f6-34329171fa03 | 2022-08-02T18:46:35 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/music-midtown-canceled-letter-challenge-weapons-policy/85-570a696f-56a8-46db-b6f6-34329171fa03 |
SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed at an LA Fitness Monday evening on the north side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The deadly shooting occurred before 7 p.m. at an LA Fitness located on 7140 Blanco Road.
Police said a man was working out inside the gym and was shot in the head by another man who came up behind him. The gunman then ran from the scene and was caught by police.
On Tuesday, the suspect was identified by police as Jessie Marquis MacWilliams, 32. He is charged with murder.
"He just walked up to him point blank and just aired him out. Like it was in a movie. It was crazy man. Luckily, the kids didn't get hurt. We have kids here at daycare," says witness Quincy Mason.
Mason says people started running once they heard the gunshot.
"When it happened, people were trying to run out. People didn't know if the gunman was there. They scattered like roaches."
After the shooting patrons of LA Fitness sprung into action to help, including Dr. Luis Torres. He said people weren't sure whether it was an active shooter but once determined it was not Dr. Torres ran to help the victim.
Police say the man who died "appeared to be targeted." The victim has not yet been identified.
This is a developing story. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-at-la-fitness-gym-murder-san-antonio/273-9b2d76a6-292a-456a-9e74-efe83ed5921d | 2022-08-02T18:48:18 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-at-la-fitness-gym-murder-san-antonio/273-9b2d76a6-292a-456a-9e74-efe83ed5921d |
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The remains of a Lancaster County soldier killed in the Korean War have been positively identified as those of U.S. Army PFC Donald M. Born, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday.
The remains were identified on June 21, the DPAA said.
In July 1950, Born was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. His unit took part in defensive action near Chinju at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.
Early in the morning of July 30, the North Korean People’s Army launched a probing attack against Born’s unit, which then withdrew to a new position. He went missing during the attack but was not reported as officially missing in action until a month later.
Born was never listed as a prisoner of war, and the Army issued a presumptive finding of death on Dec. 31, 1953, the DPAA said.
In January 1951, remains, designated X-220 Masan, were recovered near the village of Pyonggo-ri in the vicinity of Chinju. The remains were initially interred at the U.S. Military Cemetery Masan before being moved to the Central Identification Unit-Kokura in Japan.
While examiners thought Born could be associated with X-220, they could not definitively prove it. X-220 was later transported with all of the unidentified Korean War remains and buried as an Unknown at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In March 2019, during Phase 1 of DPAA’s Korean War Disinterment Project, X-220 was disinterred from the Punchbowl as part of the planned exhumation of all remains originating from the Masan area of the Pusan Perimeter, and transferred to the DPAA Laboratory at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii for analysis, the DPAA said.
To identify Born’s remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis.
Born’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are still missing from the Korean War. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
Born will be buried Aug. 30 in Annville, Lebanon County, the DPAA said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/donald-m-born-korea-remains-identified/521-d8bf8d90-b5f0-44f3-9beb-3728a296582f | 2022-08-02T18:51:40 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/donald-m-born-korea-remains-identified/521-d8bf8d90-b5f0-44f3-9beb-3728a296582f |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going up.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) on Tuesday approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers.
The new rates will take effect across the toll-highway system at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2023, the PTC said in a press release.
Because of today’s action, the most-common toll for a passenger vehicle next year will increase from $1.70 to $1.80 for E-ZPass customers and from $4.10 to $4.40 for Toll By Plate customers.
The most-common toll for a Class-5 tractor-trailer will increase from $13.70 to $14.40 for E-ZPass and from $28 to $29.40 for Toll By Plate.
After the increase is applied, E-ZPass and Toll By Plate rates for passenger and commercial vehicles will round up to the next dime, the PTC said.
“The PTC has been forced to increase tolls annually through the foreseeable future to meet its financial obligations under Act 44 of 2007, said PTC CEO Mark Compton. “It’s worth noting that, even with these ongoing annual increases, our per-mile toll rate continues to be below the midline compared with rates of other U.S. tolling agencies.”
The PA Turnpike’s Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) rates — i.e., E-ZPass rates — rank 24th out of 47 U.S. tolling agencies, the PTC said.
In fact, the PTC said, its 13.8 cent-per-mile ETC rate is 20% lower than the national average of 17.8 cents-per-mile, according to the latest available data.
Act 44 of 2007 required the PA Turnpike to transfer between $900 and (more recently) $450 million annually to the Commonwealth to support transportation projects statewide.
In the 15 years since Act 44 of 2007, the PA Turnpike has transferred nearly $8 billion in funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the vast majority of which was in the form of borrowing (issuance of bond debt) that must be repaid by the PTC over a 30-year period.
Up until this year, the PTC’s annual requirement to the Commonwealth had been $450 million. But as of July 1, that dropped to $50 million per year in cash proceeds, no further bond issues, because of PA Act 89 of 2013.
Due to the terms of the Act-44 bonds, the PTC said its debt service will continue to rise even though borrowing has ended, growing to an annual maximum of $600 million by 2038 before it starts to decrease.
“As an organization, I am proud of the fact that we work hard to manage the debt placed upon us by making prudent borrowing decisions and restricting operating-budget growth,” Compton said. “While we are now essentially free from this onerous Act-44 commitment, we must continue to honor the debt-service obligations for 30 years. But a measure of relief is under way, and motorists can expect the level of increases to ease in a few years.”
Based on current traffic and revenue projections, the PTC’s plan calls for future toll increases of 5% through 2025, 4% in 2026, 3.5% in 2027, then 3% annually from 2028 to 2050.
The PTC began making Act 44 payments to PennDOT in August 2007 and has increased tolls annually since 2009, providing $8 billion in toll-backed funding to PennDOT in 15 years. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-turnpike-toll-increase-2023/521-1d62661f-3580-42e9-ab33-613310d1bdea | 2022-08-02T18:51:46 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-turnpike-toll-increase-2023/521-1d62661f-3580-42e9-ab33-613310d1bdea |
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. —
George Haymaker turned his addiction into an opportunity to help himself and others by creating a "tummy-friendly" ice cream.
Around 10 years ago, George Haymaker, the founder CEO of ReThink Ice Cream, was struggling with an addiction to pain medications and alcohol.
As Haymaker began recovering from his addiction, he turned to ice cream as a substitute for the sugar found in alcohol. But the more he indulged, the more he began feeling and showing the effects of all the sugar found in ice cream.
“I thought to myself, this is not sustainable; I’ve got to apply my tools of recovery to total health of mind, body and spirit,” Haymaker said. “Because of that, I started watching what I was eating and looked around for healthier ways to indulge.”
As Haymaker looked for a healthier ice cream, he struggled to find one he liked as brands that were low in sugar or nondairy didn't provide the taste or texture he craved.
That was when Haymaker had the idea to create a healthier ice cream that still tasted great and had a similar texture.
"An important part of staying sober is to give back, which makes those of us in recovery feel good about ourselves," Haymaker said. "I created ReThink Ice Cream as a platform to help others."
The original premise of ReThink Ice Cream was to create an ice cream that was healthier, but still tasted as identical as possible to Häagen-Dazs. As Haymaker began talking with others, he realized many people had issues with digesting dairy.
"We found this issue to be important to our consumers," Haymaker said. "That was when we began rebranding Rethink Ice Cream as a 'kinder' ice cream."
ReThink Ice Cream is "tummy-friendly" as it is lactose-free, low in sugar, low in carbs, low in calories, does not use sugar alcohols, and uses A2/A2 dairy from cows making it easier to digest.
"There is really no one in the market that focuses on being tummy-friendly, so we were excited we could make this happen," Haymaker said.
According to Haymaker, Re-Think Ice cream is a 'kinder ice cream' as it is kinder to the tummy, the cow, and the environment.
The company was originally based in Napa before Haymaker decided to relocate to El Dorado Hills in 2021.
"In terms of business, relocating to the Sacramento area was a good move for us as there is a broad demographic to test our products with," Haymaker said. "We want to try to own this market and become Sacramento's ice cream company."
According to Haymaker, customers can find ReThink Ice Cream across the Greater Sacramento Region at every Raley's, every Bel-Air, Sac Co-Op, and Davis Co-Op. Haymaker said he hopes to bring ReThink ice cream to more stores in Northern California and online soon.
Watch more from ABC10: 4 ways to improve gut health | Meg Unprocessed | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/rethink-ice-cream-el-dorado-hills/103-8ee7e05d-af10-4ecf-bcf1-7cb32d44c7f9 | 2022-08-02T18:52:31 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/rethink-ice-cream-el-dorado-hills/103-8ee7e05d-af10-4ecf-bcf1-7cb32d44c7f9 |
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A cow is back on dry land following a nearly three hour long rescue effort to save it from a Collier County canal.
Deputies arrived in the area of 30th Avenue S.E. off Everglades Boulevard after reports of a cow stuck in the water.
The animal was showing clear signs of exhaustion after after numerous attempts to free itself. Deputies were able to secure a rope around its neck and approached the cow in the chest-deep water.
With the assistance of two citizens, rescuers were able to push and pull the cow for approximately 50 yards to bring the animal to the end of the canal.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Agriculture Bureau then strapped the cow onto a rescue glide, where it was pulled out of the canal over the rocky bank. Once back on dry land, she was then loaded into a trailer and sent on her way.
The cow’s owner was contacted and was able to be re-united with his lost cattle. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/cow-in-canal-creates-calamity-for-collier-county-deputies/ | 2022-08-02T18:52:59 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/cow-in-canal-creates-calamity-for-collier-county-deputies/ |
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee County School District says right now, they are still trying to get bus drivers in before the start of the new school year.
Executive Director of Transportation Roger Lloyd, says they lost 5 drivers in the last month. This leaves the county short 139 drivers, just one week before the school year begins.
“We need 729 drivers and at this point and time we have 590 hired,” says Lloyd.
The shortage will ultimately lead to more routes for drivers. Which means children will have to wait longer at stops.
“We need 729 to route our kids. We transport nearly 50,000 kids in the morning and in the afternoon,” says Lloyd. “So 729 is what we need to efficiently get those kids to and from school on time.”
One driver, Benjamin Mitchell, has been with the district for 8 years. He says the last couple of years have been tough on drivers.
But he’s still encouraging other drivers to get onboard and make a difference.
“The ones that are coming in and the ones that are feeling anxiety, just relax,” says Mitchell. “We are a team and we do help each other.”
“We train you for your cdl and actually pay you to go through the class to get your cdl license so we’re making it as simple as possible,” says Lloyd.
The district is encouraging parents to sign up for the “wheres the bus app” and the school messenger to stay updated on where your child’s bus is.
For more Lee County School Bus Information: Click Here | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/lee-county-facing-school-bus-driver-shortage-prior-to-start-of-school-year/ | 2022-08-02T18:53:05 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/lee-county-facing-school-bus-driver-shortage-prior-to-start-of-school-year/ |
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An unconscious man who was found on the side of the road in Lehigh Acres has been identified.
In a statement received by NBC 2, Lee Health said: Thank you for helping to get our patient identified so quickly. We are grateful for your fast action which has led to a positive identification of the patient and family will be reuniting with him later today.
Trust NBC 2 to bring you additional information with this story as it becomes available.
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Lee Health is seeking the public’s help to identify one of their patients who was found unconscious on the side of a road in Lehigh Acres.
On July 22, he was admitted to Gulf Coast Medical Center with a head injury.
Unfortunately, he had no identification on him and is not alert at this time, according to Lee Health.
Officers tried to identify him by his fingerprints but had no results.
He does not fit any missing persons reports, and no one has attempted to find him.
The man appears to be in his 40s, 130 pounds, and 5’7” with several tattoos. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/lee-health-seeks-help-in-identifying-unconscious-hospitalized-man/ | 2022-08-02T18:53:11 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/02/lee-health-seeks-help-in-identifying-unconscious-hospitalized-man/ |
Rhode Island Blood Center announces emergency shortage and issues plea for donors
With a blood supply that could run out in one to two days, the Rhode Island Blood Center announced a blood emergency on Tuesday, trying to draw more donors with a plea and a promise.
"Donations dropped during the pandemic, and donors haven't returned in full force," said Caitlin Grimaldi Flick, marketing and communications manager for the blood center. "We just really need those people to come back in the door and give blood."
Blood donations typically fall during the summer, and a six-day heat wave late last month steepened the drop, Grimaldi Flick says. Looking at another potential heat wave this week and a dearth of appointments for donations, the organization is concerned that it won't have enough blood, she said.
The blood center says "our local supply is also facing a significant strain due to recent traumas," although Grimaldi Flick declined to be more specific on those incidents.
Jacqueline Gatlin, director of hospital services for Rhode Island Blood Center, said in the announcement, “It is especially hard to recover from back-to-back traumas or high usage cases in the summer months when inventory tends to be at its most challenging levels."
Donated blood can also be a life saver for mothers and newborns who've had complications during labor and delivery, the blood center says.
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The "ideal" level for the local blood supply is five to seven days, according to the blood center.
During the heat of the summer, potential donors may be looking for ways to cool down at the beach, by the pool or inside movie theaters, but should realize blood donations sites are kept cool with air-conditioning, Grimaldi Flick.
It takes about an hour to donate a pint of whole blood, and one pint can be used to save up to three lives, the blood center says.
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To encourage donations, the blood center is bringing back its "Pint for a Pint" campaign, where donors 21 and older can receive a free pint from one of eight participating breweries. The campaign, in its fourth year, runs through Sept. 10. Donors are also entered in a drawing to win a $100 e-gift card.
Appointments can be made by calling 800.283.8385, or visiting ribc.org.
(401) 277-7614
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Route 95 exit numbers stay for one more week as supply chain delays new signage
New exit numbers should start appearing by Aug. 8
- The federal government mandated Rhode Island change its exit numbers to tie in with mile markers
- Supply chain issues delayed sign replacement by a week
- Work to get new signs up has started, although the signs themselves won't be ready until Aug. 8
PROVIDENCE — The exit numbers on Route 95 will stay a week longer than anticipated as supply chain issues have delayed shipments of the aluminum used for the signs.
Route 95 is the last Rhode Island highway to be renumbered, with exit numbers now being tied to mile markers, part of a federal effort to standardize exit numbering across the country.
While work on the project started on July 31, including putting in the foundations for signs that are being wholly replaced, putting up new exit numbers has been delayed a week, to Aug. 7 or 8.
All about new exit numbers: Transportation department begins changing Route 95 exit numbers, a month-long process
"We had some supply chain issues with the aluminum panels for the signs, so there's been a week delay," Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. Martin said.
Most of the sign replacements are just the tabs with the exit numbers, but a few worn-out signs will be replaced entirely.
The project, to replace the exit numbers on Route 95, is expected to last a month, into early September.
Summer road construction:RI to spend $1.6 billion on highway construction this summer. Here's what you should know.
The mile markers begin in the south, at the Connecticut border. For exits clustered less than a mile apart or exits that fork, a letter is appended to the number, St. Martin said.
The cost of renumbering, $1.2 million for Route 95, is covered by the federal government. The total cost of renumbering highway exits in the state, which started in 2017, is $4 million, St. Martin said.
Exit numbers:See the full list from the Department of Transportation of the new exit numbers
Renumbering started in 2017 with Route 295. When the renumbering finishes, all the highways with exits in the state will have exit numbers that correspond to mile markers.
Routes 195, 10, 37 and 24 were completed in 2020, Route 146 was renumbered in 2019 and routes 4, 78 and 403 were finished in 2018.
Changes sent to GPS companies as they happen
All of the work will be done at night to disrupt as little traffic as possible. The next morning, the sign crews will tell the state which exits they renumbered and the state will then contact mapmakers with updates on the new exit numbers, St. Martin said.
The infallibility of GPS:Is your GPS wrong driving around Rhode Island? Here's why
The companies are pretty quick with updating their maps, as evidenced by the state's experience renumbering routes 195 and 295.
"If you have an older GPS system in your car, or a separate unit like a Garmin, you may need to update it to get the updated maps," he said.
Maps that use real-time traffic data, like Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps, tend to be quickest to update, he said.
The Northeast, including Massachusetts and Connecticut, has been the last part of the country to adopt the changes.
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WATERLOO — On Thursday, water mains will be flushed in the area from Ansborough Avenue to Westfield Avenue, between Maynard Avenue and Black Hawk Road.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on Thursday.
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A tactical team prepares to enter a home during a gunfire investigation on Leavitt Street on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
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Police and tactical medics release a dog that was in a home they searched as part of a gunfire investigation on Leavitt Street on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
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A police officer provides cover from an armored vehicle while a tactical team enters a home during a gunfire investigation on Leavitt Street on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
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Waterloo police are at the scene of a standoff after shots were fired early Sunday in the 1100 block of Leavitt Street.
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WATERLOO — The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to hear from Eric Bertch about the Lost Island Theme Park.
Community members may join this free Windows on Waterloo Zoom presentation by contacting the Foundation’s program manager Paige Price at paige.price@wloocommunityfoundation.org. The foundation offers the educational series to highlight community organizations and the good work that they do.
Courier staff headed to Lost Island Themepark Tuesday to check out the rides at the newly opened attraction, each finding their sweet spot in one of its five themed worlds.
If selected, it will be the sixth consecutive year in which they’ve made the list, going up against competition like Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, SeaWorld’s Aquatica, Holiday World’s Splashin’ Safari, Noah’s Ark Waterpark, and Dollywood’s Splash Country. In 2020, it landed in the No. 1 spot and at No. 2 in 2021.
Waterloo Fire Rescue was dispatched at 7:47 p.m. to East Shaulis Road and arrived on the scene of a “fully” engulfed theme park building, where visitors would stand in line waiting for a ride. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/lost-island-theme-park-topic-of-windows-on-waterloo-presentation/article_917f5e23-ba69-594a-be19-54eecb560187.html | 2022-08-02T18:56:56 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/lost-island-theme-park-topic-of-windows-on-waterloo-presentation/article_917f5e23-ba69-594a-be19-54eecb560187.html |
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The U.S Department of Justice is suing Idaho over its restrictive abortion ban set to take effect on Aug. 25, where they say that it directly conflicts with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
The DOJ also said they warned the State of Idaho that their near-total abortion ban was contrary to federal law, but did not receive a response.
In the complaint filed Tuesday, the department stated that the only exception health-wise to providing an abortion under Idaho Code § 18-622 is if the abortion prevents the pregnant person's death -- and beyond preventing the death, the law does not provide a defense for someone's health being at stake.
Under Idaho's abortion law, it would be a criminal offense for physicians to provide an abortion in any other circumstance.
Due to the "preventing death exception," the DOJ argues this violates the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Under this act, hospitals are required to provide medical treatment that is necessary to stabilize the patient before discharge or transfer.
These factors in EMTALA don't just include a risk of death, but also include factors that place a person's health in serious jeopardy, risk serious impairment to bodily functions, or serious dysfunctions of any bodily organ or part.
Under EMTALA, if a hospital that participates in Medicare determines a patient has an emergency medical condition, the hospital must provide more examination and treatment necessary to stabilize the condition, or provide transfer to another facility that can do so.
The complaint states there are are 43 hospitals that voluntarily participate in Medicare in Idaho, and 39 of those hospitals have emergency departments that are required to comply with EMTALA.
The complaint lists some circumstances that may not be at risk of death but other health complications: ectopic pregnancies, severe preeclampsia, or any complication that threatens septic infections and hemorrhaging. The DOJ argues that some doctors may decide an abortion is necessary in these circumstances.
"The Idaho law would make it a criminal offense for doctors to comply with EMTALA’s requirement to provide stabilizing treatment, even where a doctor determines that abortion is the medical treatment necessary to prevent a patient from suffering severe health risks," the complaint says.
Providing an abortion under the newly triggered Idaho law is a felony, punishable by up to two to five years in prison.
In multiple lawsuits Planned Parenthood has filed against the state regarding this law, Planned Parenthood has stated the circumstances are too narrow and vague for a physician to determine what constitutes an abortion and what does not. The DOJ complaint mostly concurs this notion, where they say the burden of proof is then put on the physician rather than the state.
Some providers could also withhold care out of fear of being criminally prosecuted, the complaint says.
"Idaho’s abortion law will therefore prevent doctors from performing abortions even when a doctor determines that abortion is the medically necessary treatment to prevent severe risk to the patient’s health and even in cases where denial of care will likely result in death for the pregnant patient," it states.
The complaint says that due to this, Idaho's abortion law is therefor invalid under the United States Supremacy Clause as it directly conflicts with federal law.
The U.S DOJ is requesting for a judgement stating that Idaho Code § 18-622 violates the Supremacy Clause and is declared invalid, a declaratory judgement establishing that Idaho may not seek prosecution against those providing abortions, a permanent injunction against the state of Idaho prohibiting enforcement of this law and any other relief that the court deems proper.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police arrested a man they say pulled out a knife in front of officers just northwest of downtown Tuesday afternoon.
It all started with a call to police late the previous night for a family violence situation. The father of the victim called police Tuesday morning to say the suspect came back to the original location.
Police say the suspect got into his vehicle, drove off and ended up bailing out of the car on Sherwood, near Vance Jackson and I-10 and the Beacon Hill Post Office.
He reportedly pulled out a knife in front of officers. The officers contained him and a hostage-trained officer spoke to him until he gave up. Police said there was no use of force in the incident.
Staff at the post office locked their doors as a precaution during the incident.
Police say the man could be charged with evading arrest, among other charges. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-after-pulling-out-knife-in-front-of-officers-police-said/273-11029af2-ebbb-401b-a790-6c80482d96dd | 2022-08-02T19:00:45 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-after-pulling-out-knife-in-front-of-officers-police-said/273-11029af2-ebbb-401b-a790-6c80482d96dd |
SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed at an LA Fitness Monday evening on the north side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The deadly shooting occurred before 7 p.m. at an LA Fitness located on 7140 Blanco Road.
Police said a man was working out inside the gym and was shot in the head by another man who came up behind him. The gunman then ran from the scene and was caught by police.
On Tuesday, the suspect was identified by police as Jessie Marquis MacWilliams, 32. He is charged with murder.
"He just walked up to him point blank and just aired him out. Like it was in a movie. It was crazy man. Luckily, the kids didn't get hurt. We have kids here at daycare," says witness Quincy Mason.
Mason says people started running once they heard the gunshot.
"When it happened, people were trying to run out. People didn't know if the gunman was there. They scattered like roaches."
After the shooting patrons of LA Fitness sprung into action to help, including Dr. Luis Torres. He said people weren't sure whether it was an active shooter but once determined it was not Dr. Torres ran to help the victim.
Police say the man who died "appeared to be targeted." The victim has not yet been identified.
This is a developing story. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-at-la-fitness-gym-murder-san-antonio/273-9b2d76a6-292a-456a-9e74-efe83ed5921d | 2022-08-02T19:00:52 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-at-la-fitness-gym-murder-san-antonio/273-9b2d76a6-292a-456a-9e74-efe83ed5921d |
YREKA, Calif. — Two more people were found dead in the McKinney Fire area on Monday, bringing the total to four people killed in the fire.
The two people were found in separate homes along Highway 96. It is unclear how they died and their identity has not been released.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said no one is unaccounted for. To report someone missing, people can call (530) 842-8741.
At least four people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday and the blaze remains out of control, authorities said.
Two bodies were found inside a charred vehicle Sunday in the driveway of a home near the remote community of Klamath River, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Other details weren’t immediately released.
Yreka could see a high of nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of extreme fire danger into Tuesday night because of the chance of lightning starting new fires and gusty outflowing winds from thunderstorms powering the flames of the McKinney Fire.
The blaze in Northern California near the state line with Oregon exploded in size to nearly 87 square miles and is the larger of two wildfires burning in the Klamath National Forest. A separate fire northeast of Happy Camp forced evacuations and road closures as it burned out of control Tuesday.
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When ash began to fall and his throat was burning from the smoke, Franklin Thom decided it was time to leave the city where he grew up on the edge of the national forest in California.
He made it to a shelter with his daughter and just his medicine, some clothes and his shower shoes. Unlike some others, he was told that he had escaped California's largest fire of the year with his home still standing.
“Keep your prayers out for us," said Thom, 55.
The California fire started small but exploded over the weekend as thunderstorm cells brought winds gusting to 50 mph at times.
Cloudy weather and some good rain helped firefighters Sunday night and Monday. Bulldozers managed to ring the city of Yreka with firebreaks, while crews carving out fire lines in steep and rugged terrain also were making progress, fire officials said.
The blaze was holding about 4 miles from Yreka, a scenic city of around 7,500 people.
“We’ve got the weather,” said Todd Mack, an incident fire commander with the U.S. Forest Service. “We’ve got the horsepower. And we’re getting after it.”
But the weather was a mixed blessing. Weekend lightning also sparked several smaller fires near the McKinney Fire. And despite the much-needed moisture, forests and fields in the region remained bone-dry.
Among those waiting out the fire at the shelter Monday was Paisley Bamberg, 33. She arrived in Yreka a few months ago from West Columbia, South Carolina.
She was living in a motel with her six children, ranging in age from 15 to her 1-year-old twins when she was told to evacuate.
“I started throwing everything on the top of my truck,” but had to leave many things behind, she said.
Bamberg said she’d just been hired at an Arby’s restaurant and wondered if it will survive the fire.
“There might not be much there when we get back,“ she said. “I don’t know if I have a job. The kids were supposed to start school and I don’t know if the school is still standing.”
“I’m trying to keep up my spirits. I have six little humans that are depending on me,” she said. “I can’t break down or falter.”
About 2,500 people were under evacuation orders but Thom said he knew many people remained in Yreka.
“There’s still a lot of people in town, people who refused to leave," he said. “A lot of people who don’t have vehicles and can’t go. It’s really sad.”
Thom has lived in Yreka all his life but this was his first time being threatened by a wildfire.
“I never thought it would ever happen," he said. ‘I thought, ’We’re invincible.' ... This is making a liar out of me.”
Scientists have said climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive.
The U.S. Forest Service shut down a 110-mile section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California and southern Oregon. Sixty hikers in that area were helped to evacuate on Saturday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, which aided in the effort.
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Wildfire Preps
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people were killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
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SAN ANTONIO — Spurs Sports & Entertainment along with Aramark are looking for local minority-owned restaurants to become apart of their residency at the AT&T Center.
Interested applicants can begin applying August 2 through August 15 here.
This program will be taking over a concession stand that is inside of the AT&T Center. SS&E said since the start of the program which began during the 2021-2022 term, they have hosted popular restaurants like Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen, Tony G’s Soul Food and more.
“We, along with Aramark, are invested in local culinary talent and creativity, and we’re proud to support the aspirations and development of local restaurant owners and chefs through our platform,” said Kevin Barker, Senior Manager Culinary Experience for SS&E. “Being able to give small, minority-owned restaurants this exposure for their brand and their food is something we are excited to do. SS&E and Aramark understand the importance of businesses in the San Antonio community working together to lift each other up, and we can’t wait to work with new restaurants this year.”
As part of the residency, SS&E says the restaurants will come up with signature dishes to be sold during home Spurs games and will take turns being featured restaurant in the concession stand. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spurs-sports-entertainment-looking-for-minority-owned-restaurants-to-be-part-of-culinary-residency/273-76086759-9d24-4308-b774-643e5a0d437e | 2022-08-02T19:01:04 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spurs-sports-entertainment-looking-for-minority-owned-restaurants-to-be-part-of-culinary-residency/273-76086759-9d24-4308-b774-643e5a0d437e |
CASS COUNTY, Texas — The bodies of three missing children were found in a pond in Cass County over the weekend, according to authorities.
Agencies were searching for the children who were initially reported missing Friday night.
The three children were recovered Saturday morning by divers after clothing was found near a private pond near a home near Atlanta on Saturday.
Cass County Sheriff Larry Rowe told KHOU 11 News the investigation was turned over to the Texas Rangers, who are expected to release a statement on the incident Tuesday.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, along with Rowe's office and emergency services with Cass County, were called to look for the children Friday night.
Game wardens began their search with K-9 units around the pond, which was 200 yards away from the home, according to Lt. Jason Jones.
"Close to the pond, we found a pair of tennis shoes right next to the water," Jones told KTBS. "We had the family members identify that was one of the girls' tennis shoes that was missing."
Authorities haven't determined what led up to their disappearance, but Jones said he speculates that the kids may have just been playing.
"In rural areas, kids play," Jones said. "You know, I'm speculating they were just outside playing and ended up missing."
Jones said divers were called in to help after footprints were found in the mud leading into the water.
The three bodies were sent off for autopsies. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/cass-county-bodies-of-3-missing-children-found/285-d65a1f74-c334-476d-8913-64c722180c89 | 2022-08-02T19:01:10 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/cass-county-bodies-of-3-missing-children-found/285-d65a1f74-c334-476d-8913-64c722180c89 |
Michigan adds 20,713 cases, 106 deaths from COVID-19 over last week
Michigan added 20,713 cases and 106 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, including totals from the previous six days, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Michigan reported an average of about 2,822 cases per day over the last seven days, a slight uptick from 2,808 cases per day a week prior. On July 26, the state said it had added 19,653 cases and 137 deaths from the virus in the previous week.
On Monday, the state reported that 917 adults and 29 pediatric patients were hospitalized with confirmed infections, an increase from last week's 838 adults and 26 children.
Inpatient records were set on Jan. 10, when 4,580 adults were hospitalized with COVID.
On Monday in Michigan, about 6% of the state's hospital beds were filled with COVID-19 patients, and there was an average of 1,126 emergency room visits related to COVID-19 per day in the state. That compares with 24% of hospital beds being full and 2,889 daily emergency room visits due to the virus in the first week of January.
Between July 22-28, about 19.4% of Michigan's COVID-19 tests returned positive.
All Metro Detroit health departments are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that recommend indoor masking for public settings and K-12 schools as the rate of infection has grown from "medium" to "high."
Tuesday’s additions bring the state's overall totals to 2,693,485 cases and 37,534 deaths since the virus was first detected here in March 2020.
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Twelve counties in Michigan this week are considered at a "high" level for the increased burden on health care or severe disease including Manistee, Kalamazoo, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Monroe, and five counties in the Upper Peninsula: Delta, Gogebic, Ontonagon, Marquette and Schoolcraft.
Another 27 counties have a "medium" transmission level, according to the state health department.
Case counts are well below early January, when the state set a new high mark with more than 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per day.
In Michigan, variants of the virus have moved at a high rate, proving more contagious than past variants and infecting unvaccinated and vaccinated residents.
A new iteration of the omicron variant, BA.5, now is the dominant strain across the country, and thanks to its elusiveness when encountering the human immune system. The size of that wave is unclear because most people are testing at home or not testing at all.
Antibodies from vaccines and previous COVID infections offer limited protection against BA.5, leading experts to call it "the worst version of the virus that we've seen."
In Michigan, 308 cases of a rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus have been reported to the CDC. About 63% of kids with the syndrome are admitted to intensive care units, and there have been five deaths.
As of Monday, 38 outbreaks were reported over the prior week. The majority, 23, were in long-term care facilities and senior assisted living centers. The state is tracking 366 ongoing outbreak cases.
About 66% of state residents, or 6.6 million, have received their first doses of a vaccine, and 60% are fully vaccinated. More than 238,000 children ages 5-11 in Michigan, or 29%, have received their first dose of the vaccine.
More than 3.2 million individuals, or 35% of the eligible population, have received a vaccine booster in Michigan and 5.6 million are fully vaccinated.
U.S. regulators authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin this week. The Food and Drug Administration's panel unanimous recommend the shots from Moderna and Pfizer for children between 6 months and 5 years old.
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Pittsfield Twp. man arrested after recording devices found in Washtenaw Co. bathrooms
A Pittsfield Township man, 38, has been charged with child sexually abusive activity related to recording people in public restrooms in Washtenaw County, according to Michigan State Police.
Kevin Thomas-Bradley Stange was arrested, state police announced, after a tip was received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. An investigation led to Strange's residence, which was searched after authorities received a search warrant.
Stange was arraigned Friday and released on a personal recognizance bond. In addition to the two counts of child sexually abusive activity, he was charged with two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
Child sexually abusive activity is a felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison, according to state police, and usee of a computer to commit a crime is an additional felony punishable by 20 years in prison.
Investigators ask anyone who may have information on any incidents related to the recording to contact Detective Sgt. Tom Gladney at (269) 845-0994. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/02/pittsfield-twp-man-arrested-after-recording-devices-found-washtenaw-co-bathrooms/10216211002/ | 2022-08-02T19:06:52 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/02/pittsfield-twp-man-arrested-after-recording-devices-found-washtenaw-co-bathrooms/10216211002/ |
San Francisco loves an outdoor movie.
During the pandemic, Fort Mason Flix stepped up to offer a drive-in experience that residents would otherwise have to travel to San Jose or Concord to enjoy. There's still plenty of special screenings scheduled at SF parks, but since the Fort Mason series ended in 2021, San Franciscans haven't had a reliable place to go to see movies under the stars.
Thankfully, a new operation in SoMa hopes to fill that missing piece of San Francisco nightlife. The Cut Outdoor Cinema at the Crossing will host two screenings a night on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting this weekend. The upcoming programming, shown on a 23-foot LED screen, includes a wide variety of films, from new indie releases like "Everything Everywhere All at Once" to beloved blockbusters like "Back to the Future" and San Francisco classics like "What's Up, Doc?"
Basic lounge chair seating will be provided, with blankets and hand warmers available in the inevitable case of chilly temperatures, plus a bar is expected to serve beer, wine and cocktails. Including fees, advance tickets range from $22.65 to $33.72 (the VIP package includes bean bag seating and a small popcorn).
The project is spearheaded by concert promoter Noise Pop Industries, best known for booking a yearly music festival and block party. Their expansion into film follows in the footsteps of fellow promoters Another Planet, who controversially took over booking at the Castro Theatre earlier this year.
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Nearly two decades later and the Chicks are still "Not Ready to Make Nice" — maybe less so now than ever before.
The Chicks returned to the Bay Area on Saturday, July 30, for the first time in nearly six years (and the first time since dropping “Dixie” from their name) to play for a raucous Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. The band, which gained notoriety for criticizing President George W. Bush for the Iraq War all the way back in 2003, proved they are just as unafraid of a fight as ever.
Performing to adoring fans decked out in flannel and cowboy hats, the Chicks heavily featured songs from "Gaslighter," their first album in 14 years, which was written in response to lead singer Natalie Maines’ contentious divorce from actor Adrian Pasdar.
The divorce came with tabloid-ready accusations of infidelity, and Maines did not shy away from the more scandalous details in her songwriting. Lyrics like “Yeah, you can tell the girl who left her tights on my boat that she can have you now” don't leave much to the imagination.
On Saturday, material from the new album (“Gaslighter,” “Texas Man” and “Juliana Calm Down”) made up three of the first four songs played before the Chicks broke out “The Long Way Around,” the lead track from 2006’s “Taking the Long Way.”
From there, the trio (lead singer Maines, and sisters Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire, who each play a number of string instruments) mixed in their classics along with songs from the new album, including “Wide Open Spaces,” “Cowboy Take Me Away” and “Long Time Gone.”
Earlier this summer, the Chicks had to end a show early and cancel three tour dates because Maines was having trouble with her vocal cords. These issues didn’t cause any major problems at the Bay Area show, but Maines did appear to be holding back at points, mostly early on in the set. However, as the night wore on, especially during the Chicks’ most popular songs, Maines was able to dial up the intensity, to the audience’s delight.
At this point in her career, Maines is like a veteran pitcher who can no longer throw 100 mph for an entire game but can still bring the heat for a high-leverage strikeout.
While many of the songs focused on the breakdown of a family, the concert itself was the complete opposite. Maines’ son Slade and Maguire’s daughter Eva are both part of the Chicks’ backing band.
Maines introduced Slade before playing a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” in which Maines talked about how the song has meant more to her since the birth of her children.
The trio waded into recent politics as well, with Maines joking that she’s grown to really appreciate the message of Patti Griffin’s “Don’t Let Me Die In Florida.” On a more serious note, a harrowing list of recent mass shootings was projected behind the band before the song “March March” off of “Gaslighter.”
For their penultimate song, the Chicks broke out their biggest hit “Not Ready To Make Nice,” which was written in response to the Iraq War controversy but has taken on new meaning in light of the divorce. The track, which earned Record of the Year honors at the 2007 Grammys, hit just as strongly as ever.
To close out the night, Maines announced, “We’ve only got one thing left to do,” before breaking into a barn-storming version of “Goodbye Earl,” a ballad about a woman and her pal who get murderous revenge on an abusive husband.
It was a fitting end to the evening. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/the-chicks-dive-into-divorce-17344621.php | 2022-08-02T19:10:25 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/the-chicks-dive-into-divorce-17344621.php |
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — People evacuated a Terre Haute Walmart after two men wearing masks covering their face and one with a gun in his waistband walked into the store Tuesday.
Officers responded to the store and approached with guns drawn. The men were detained near the jewelry counter. The gun in the one man's waistband turned out to be a pellet gun.
The men told police they were simply making a "gangster" video.
Officers called the prosecutor's office and were informed that no crime had been committed. The two men were then released. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/gangster-video-leads-to-scare-at-terre-haute-walmart-pellet-gun-masks-constitutional-carry/531-68c3552c-9f9b-42c2-907c-7275e4c3fb84 | 2022-08-02T19:13:59 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/gangster-video-leads-to-scare-at-terre-haute-walmart-pellet-gun-masks-constitutional-carry/531-68c3552c-9f9b-42c2-907c-7275e4c3fb84 |
BECKER, Minn — By tradition, umpires are an anonymous bunch. But anonymity is not part of the act for a cheerleading, backflipping, crowd-pleasing, Minnesota girls softball ump known as Blue Lou.
“As long as the kids have fun, hey, I’d do 100 backflips,” Louis Williams, Blue Lou’s alter ego, says.
At the recent 10-and-under state girls softball tournament in Becker, Williams led pregame cheers from both dugouts. Then, he kept the back and forth going from behind home plate as he called balls and strikes.
“Way to take one for the team, even though you want to scream,” Louis chanted as he pointed a girl toward first base after she was hit by a pitch.
“The kids love him,” Becker parent Amanda Martell says. “Honestly, there’s kids when they’re not playing, they’re coming over and watching him.”
Kids come to watch, and parents stand at the fence with their phone cameras hoisted, when Williams backflips down the first base line at the conclusion of each game.
Before play even started in Becker, a mom and a group of girls pleaded with a tournament official to reassign Williams to their game.
“Please, please, please,” the girls unsuccessfully begged.
“They walk in and they’re like, ‘I hope we get the fun ump today,’" Martell says.
The oldest of five children raised by a single mom in Milwaukee, Williams came to Minnesota to play football at St. Cloud State University.
“I had like a year and a half left of school; they cut the team because of budget issues,” Williams says.
Rather than leave St. Cloud, Williams stayed to finish his engineering degree. Now 24, he works as a manufacturing engineering technician at Tire Service International in Monticello, while umpiring evenings and weekends.
Once a play-it-straight ump, Williams started upping his game when a young player challenged him to come up with a more creative strike call.
Soon, Williams’ strike three calls were accompanied by a mock roll of a bowling ball, a spin in a circle, or the skyward mime of a bow and arrow.
“All the parents and stuff loved it and it made the game more interesting for the kids and the parents watching it,” Williams concluded.
Before each game, Williams calls all the players from both teams to the pitcher’s mound. Holding hands, the girls encircle the ump as he leads them in a cheer. Before sending the girls back to their dugouts, Williams does a backflip in the middle of the circle.
“Some of these kids — it’s so stressful on the field — and when they’re out there with him, they just have fun,” Sara Westing, a parent from New Prague, says.
Williams says he’s continually looking for ways to make his games more entertaining.
“Last year around this time, I read a book; it’s called ‘The Compound Effect,’” Williams says. “And the book basically was talking about, if you’ve got a talent, put it on display for the world to see.”
On another field in the Becker complex, Jeff Kellerman umpires with a more traditional approach.
“He sets a high standard for the rest of us umpires,” Kellerman says with a laugh. “These 10-year-old girls asked me, ‘Are you going to do flips for us?’ I go, ‘No!’”
The longtime ump has no issues with his younger colleagues’ high-energy approach.
“This is all about fun, education, learning opportunities, kids growing up," Kellerman says. “It’s perfect. He’s great for the sport.”
Williams' videos posts from his games have helped him gain more than 13,000 followers on TikTok. He also posts to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.
Between games, girls crowd around Williams to autograph their bats, balls and batting helmets.
“I love the energy he brings. It helps all of us stay positive,” says Josh Cleveland, coach of the Richfield 10U team.
In the years they play, the girls will encounter plenty of umpires they won't long remember – and one they will never forget.
“My philosophy is just to, whoever I’m around, to just have a positive impact on their life,” Williams says.
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One dead in Salem after collision with train
Dejania Oliver
Salem Statesman Journal
One person is dead after being hit by a train in Salem early Tuesday morning.
The collision happened at 14th and Hines Street SE, according to Salem Police.
The train is blocking south of McGilchrist Street SE. The street will be closed for several hours while police investigate. Police are asking drivers to find alternate routes.
No additional information has been released. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/one-dead-in-salem-after-collision-with-train/65389585007/ | 2022-08-02T19:16:56 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/one-dead-in-salem-after-collision-with-train/65389585007/ |
Oregon commission releases draft rules to govern police conduct, discipline
SALEM, Ore. — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.
Oregon Public Broadcasting reports in several instances, the commission charged with establishing the new rules left room for officers found to have committed serious, often illegal offenses to keep their jobs. For example, officers who commit sexual assault or intentional physical assault may not be fired if there are mitigating factors.
“The butt is considered a sexual part of the body,” said Mark Makler, a former prosecutor who represents police unions and officers, at a meeting on June 30. “So grabbing somebody’s butt in jest or horseplay could be considered a sexual assault.”
Makler and seven other commissioners who were present at that meeting voted against making sexual assault an automatically fireable offense.
“There are things like state of mind or absence of intent that could come into play. Or degree of harm,” Portland Police Association attorney Anil Karia said. “There are nuances in this.”
The commission was formed with the passage of HB 2930 in 2021, one of several pieces of legislation passed last year tackling police accountability and reform.
“The goal … was to have clarity,” bill sponsor Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Clackamas said in an interview with OPB. “Officers like to have clarity, some level of certainty about what the standards are.”
By having one statewide set of guidelines, Bynum explained, officers who have discipline problems in one local department can’t transfer to a different agency that has lower standards.
Over the course of 13 meetings since early March, the group hammered out standards on a range of issues from unjustified use of force to assault to targeting someone based solely on their race, gender or other protected status.
The commission will hold a series of public hearings throughout August and ending Sept. 16. They will then consider the public’s comment and make any changes before the rules take effect on Oct. 1. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/08/02/oregon-policing-draft-rules-released-to-govern-police-conduct-discipline-use-of-force-sexual-assault/65389780007/ | 2022-08-02T19:17:02 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/08/02/oregon-policing-draft-rules-released-to-govern-police-conduct-discipline-use-of-force-sexual-assault/65389780007/ |
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Dallas, Texas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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COCO
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
CHILLY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Doberman Pinscher
– Read more on Petfinder
Marley
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Cattle Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Chester
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Jaxon
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Schnauzer (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Molly
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
AUGUST
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
CHATA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Boxer
– Read more on Petfinder
Timothy
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Coton de Tulear
– Read more on Petfinder
Watson
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Rottweiler
– Read more on Petfinder
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RUBY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
Juneau
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Great Pyrenees
– Read more on Petfinder
MOOYAH
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
COOKIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Boxer, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Sophie
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
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JUANCHO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
LOLA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
SUSIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
FAITH
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: American Bulldog
– Read more on Petfinder
FLUFFY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Great Pyrenees
– Read more on Petfinder
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CHARLIE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ZEUS
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
COCO
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
HEART
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Fairy Tale
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Back-to-school season and, as usual, that means it’s time for children to get caught up on their vaccinations.
In the spirit of back-to-school readiness, The Caring Foundation of Texas is giving people across the Lone Star State opportunities to get free COVID-19 vaccinations.
Foundation employees will be deploying its Care Van Program to North Texas schools and community centers to give out free vaccines, oral care and health education for uninsured and medically underserved children at no cost to their families.
Here is their schedule:
- Aug. 3: Allen — 5-7 p.m., Boyd Elementary, 800 S. Jupiter Rd. Allen, TX 75002
- Aug. 5: Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair — 8 a.m.-noon, Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75210
- Aug. 6: Grand Prairie — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Abundant Life Assembly of God, 3829 S. Carrier Pkwy. Grand Prairie, TX 75054
- Aug. 9: North Dallas — 5-7 p.m., Skyview Elementary, 9229 Meadowknoll Dallas, TX 75243
- Aug. 10: Plano — 5-8 p.m., Plano ISD Welcome & Enrollment Center, 1300 19th St. Plano, TX 75054
- Aug. 11: Cedar Hill — 5-7 p.m., Cedar Hill ISD, 504 E. Beltline Rd. Cedar Hill, TX 75104
- Aug. 13: Uptown — 1-3 p.m., Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204
- Aug. 15: Lewisville — 5-7 p.m., Westside Baptist, 900 Bellaire Blvd. Lewisville, TX 75067
- Aug. 16: Grand Prairie — 4:30-6:30 p.m., Grand Prairie ISD Family Service Center, 2341 Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Aug. 17: Red Oak — 5-7 p.m., J.N. Ervin Elementary, 3722 Black Oak Dr. Red Oak, TX 75241
- Aug. 18: McKinney — 5-7 p.m., Lawson Early Childhood Center, 500 Dowell McKinney, TX 75071
- Aug. 23: Mesquite — 5-7 p.m., Mesquite ISD, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. Mesquite, TX 75150
- Aug. 25: Duncanville — 5-7 p.m., Duncanville High School, 900 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Duncanville, TX 75116
- Aug. 27: East Dallas — 9-11 a.m., Ovenwood Farm & Neighborhood Space, 1451 John West Rd. Dallas, TX 75228
- Aug. 30: South Dallas — 5-7 p.m., Fredrick Douglas Stern Academy, 226 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
For more information, visit carevan.org. | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-where-and-when-students-can-get-free-covid-19-vaccines-in-north-texas/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:02 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-where-and-when-students-can-get-free-covid-19-vaccines-in-north-texas/ |
On Monday, the Rowlett Police Department named Michael Denning as their new Chief of Police following a nationwide search.
According to the department's release, Denning has more than 23 years of experience in law enforcement, including more than 10 in supervisory, management and command positions.
Denning comes from Henderson, Nevada where he most recently served as Deputy Police Chief of Nevada's second-largest city of 350,000 residents.
"Michael is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of accomplishments," said City Manager Brian Funderburk. "His experience working with a broad range of stakeholders to provide exemplary public safety services will serve the Rowlett community well."
RPD described Denning as an innovative leader with an understanding of policing diverse communities and addressing the challenges of policing in a rapidly growing community.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Denning is currently pursuing a master's degree in Organizational Leadership at National University. During his 23 years in law enforcement, he has advanced through ranks and provided supervisory oversight for several police divisions. He also served as a Patrol Commander, Training and Academy Commander, SWAT/CNT, and K9 Unit Commander.
"I am honored to serve the Rowlett community and the men and women of the Rowlett Police Department," said Denning. "I look forward to engaging a wide variety of stakeholders and working collaboratively with the department to implement nationally recognized best practices, reduce the crime rate, and enhance the safety and quality of life for our residents and visitors." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/rowlett-names-new-chief-of-police/3037799/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:04 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/rowlett-names-new-chief-of-police/3037799/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Hurricane season is underway, and an often overlooked aspect of a natural disaster is its effect on pets.
To help pet owners make sure their furry little friends are safe and protected this hurricane season, Carrollton animal shelter Operation Kindness has released some tips for how to protect your pet during a natural disaster.
Here are those tips:
- Make sure your pets are always wearing identification tags
- Microchip your pet
- Keep current photos of your pets to help identify them
- Make sure you have appropriately sized carriers to transport your pets
- Stock up on your pet’s medications
- Make sure your pet is up to date on vaccinations
- Make a list of safe evacuation destinations
- Prepare a “Go Box” with the following items
- A roll of paper towels
- A pet-friendly cleaner, like Nature’s Miracle or similar
- Trash bags
- Small poop bags
- A small bag of litter
- Litter pan
- Pet first-aid kit
- Leashes
- A pair of heavy-duty gloves
- A blanket
- Two towels
- Two bowls
- Can opener and spoon
- Food, canned and/or dry
- Gallon of Water
- Pet’s medication and pill pockets
- Keep your pets inside and secure doors and windows
- Stay calm | https://cw33.com/news/local/operation-kindness-shares-tips-to-keep-your-pet-safe-during-a-natural-disaster/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:09 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/operation-kindness-shares-tips-to-keep-your-pet-safe-during-a-natural-disaster/ |
HOUSTON (CW39) — We get different studies and lists about what state has this and what state loves that, so when we get “The Sports Movie Your State Is Most Obsessed With,” it’s interesting to see what they have for Texas.
Friday Night Lights? Or Varsity Blues? Or maybe North Dallas Forty?
Nope. It’s Bring It On.
Yes, the 2000 movie with Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union about rival cheerleading squads competing for glory and respect is somehow the most obsessed sports movie in the state of Texas. And it wasn’t even filmed or based in Texas.
A report from Sportscriber.com shows each states’ favorite sports movies, as gleaned from analyses of data from IMDb and Google Trends data. So for Indiana, it came out Hoosiers, likely since that state loves basketball. Bull Durham was for North Carolina, likely since the movie was filmed in Durham.
And somehow for Texas, it came out for a movie about cheerleading that was filmed in California.
But let’s not diss cheerleading. It is a big deal in Texas, almost just as big as football is.
But there are several other sports movies that are either based in Texas or about Texas teams. Here’s the top six.
- North Dallas Forty: The 1979 comedy-drama classic that was a wink-and-a-nod about how the Dallas Cowboys operated behind the scenes. Nick Nolte played a broken-down receiver trying to make sense of the wildness that was pro football at the time.
- Friday Night Lights: Probably the best Texas high school football movie ever made. The true (with some liberties) story about Odessa Permian’s run to a state title in the 1980s, including filming the championship game at the Astrodome in Houston.
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training: The 1976 campy classic about America’s favorite hard-luck Little League baseball team playing in the Astrodome.
- Glory Road: Disney’s take on the infamous 1966 Texas Western University (now University of Texas-El Paso) men’s basketball team that became the first mostly African American team to win an NCAA title.
- Necessary Roughness: A comedy about a rebuilding Texas State football team, with a 30-something Scott Bakula at quarterback and supermodel Kathy Ireland as kicker. Not a great movie by any stretch, but full of football cameos.
- Varsity Blues: Another great movie about Texas high school football, with James VanDerBeek as the young untalented quarterback with smarts and guts to lead his team to victory, despite what his blustery coach thinks. | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-says-texas-is-obsessed-with-this-sports-movie-can-you-guess-what-it-is/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:15 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-says-texas-is-obsessed-with-this-sports-movie-can-you-guess-what-it-is/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Summertime in Texas has been a scorcher there’s no doubt about that, and everyone deserves an ice cold sweet treat to help battle the intense heat we think that ice cream sandwiches, store-bought, homemade, or from a restaurant would be the best option.
Well, August is just beginning and while sandwiches are top of mind, Tuesday, August 2 just so happens to be National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
NationalToday says, “It’s a simple thing, really, but oh, what deliciousness! In our American version, take two rectangular or circular flat cookies made of chocolate or oatmeal and match them with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Then, make it into a neat little sandwich. There’s nothing better than the taste of sugary sweet, ice cold creaminess and sometimes, chocolate all together in one outrageously-good dessert!”
We wanted to make sure you have all the options possible at your whim and if making one at home or buying one from the store doesn’t suit your interests, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots for ice cream sandwiches around Dallas:
- Pokey O’s Cookies & Ice Cream
- Milk & Cream – Lower Greenville
- The Baked Bear
- Coolhaus – Arts District
- The Churro Factory
- Botolino Gelato Artigianale – Lower Greenville
- Dolly Llama – Uptown
- Tiff’s Treats – Downtown
- Howdy Homemade Ice Cream – North Dallas | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-are-the-top-spots-to-eat-ice-cream-sandwiches-around-dallas-north-texas/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:21 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-are-the-top-spots-to-eat-ice-cream-sandwiches-around-dallas-north-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — What do arts & culture, food & drink, nightlife & entertainment, shopping & services and sports & rec have in common? They’re all categories for the popular Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas Reader’s Poll!
The Dallas Observer says, “Cast your vote for the 2022 BEST OF DALLAS® Reader’s Poll. This is your chance to vote for your favorite Dallas businesses! Make your opinion heard and give your vote to who you think is the Best of Dallas!”
The winners throughout all of these categories will be announced in the Best of Dallas issue that will be published on September 22 and online on the Dallas Observer’s website. Voting is set to close on September 10 at 11:59 p.m. “You can vote 1x per day for all your favorites in multiple categories. Once you’ve selected your favorites, click submit.”
There’s a multitude of categories and sub-categories to pick from like your favorite festivals, movie theaters, tattoo studios, restaurants, breakfast tacos, brunch spots, margaritas, comedy club, bars, music venues, and many, many more.
Click here to cast your votes and find out more information. | https://cw33.com/news/local/voting-open-for-dallas-observers-best-of-dallas-readers-poll/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:27 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/voting-open-for-dallas-observers-best-of-dallas-readers-poll/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — “Have you ever tried shawarma? There’s a shawarma joint about two blocks from here. I don’t know what it is but I want to try it,” – The Avengers.
North Texans have a new place to enjoy fresh, casual Mediterranean food as Shawarma Press has opened its sixth location in Frisco, located at 6363 Dallas Parkway, Suite 107.
“Seeing so many eager customers show up on opening day, and then returning later with family and friends, is truly a blessing. We are passionate about bringing our concept of healthy Mediterranean food to the Frisco area,” Shawarma Press Franchising CEO and co-founder Sawsan Abublan said in a news release.
Shawarma Press serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine, incorporating chicken and beef shawarma into a variety of wraps, bowls and platters. They also serve up homemade staples like falafel, hummus and pastries.
They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit shawarmapress.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/who-wants-shawarma-mediterranean-restaurant-opens-new-location-in-frisco/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:33 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/who-wants-shawarma-mediterranean-restaurant-opens-new-location-in-frisco/ |
This year's National Night Out will celebrated on Tuesday bringing together local law enforcement and neighbors for an evening of fun and community relationship-building.
The campaign originates from the Philadelphia region.
National Night Out was founded in 1984 by Matt Peskin, who was a volunteer for the Lower Merion Community Watch program at the time.
He noticed there wasn't a way for community watch groups to connect with one another. The National Association of Town Watch, which Peskin founded in 1981, introduced National Night Out in August of1984.
The first Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states, according to the NATW. Now, as many as 38 million people participate every year.
The event is designed to heighten crime-prevention awareness, generate support for local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are fighting back, according to organizers.
Communities can join together on Aug. 2 at these events in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for activities and a night of strengthening the relationship amongst local individuals and police departments.
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Philadelphia
300 Washington Avenue -- 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fox Chase Elementary (500 Rhawn Street) -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Gorgas Park (6400 Ridge Avenue) -- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1100 Block of Fairmount Avenue -- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
3100 Red Lion Road -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Spring Garden CDC (17th / Mt. Vernon) -- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Rittenhouse Square (18th / Walnut) -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
McCreesh Playground (6744 Regent Street) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence Parking Lot (7104 Limekiln Pike) -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Shoprite Parking Lot (5597 Tulip Street) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parkwest Town Center (52nd / Jefferson) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Penn Treaty Park (1199 N. Delaware Avenue) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pennsylvania
Bucks County
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School (420 Buckley St., Bristol, PA) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Township Pavilion (2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA) -- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Delaware County
Cardinal O’Hara High School (1701 S Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA) -- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
69th Street Recreation Area (521 S. 69th St., Upper Darby, PA) -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chester County
Anson B. Nixon Park (405 North Walnut Rd., Kennett Square, PA) -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
South Jersey
Washington Township
Washington Lake Park (626 Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd., Sewell, NJ) -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Camden County
Wish Upon A Star Park (410 Reading Ave., Barrington, NJ) -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Proprietors Park (King St. & Powell St. Gloucester City, NJ) -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Connolly Park (605 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ) -- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Salem County
Dunn's Park (Shell Rd. & Fenwick Dr., Carney's Point, NJ) -- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Delaware
New Castle County
Academy Street, Newark, DE -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This is not an extensive list of all events occurring on Aug. 2. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/take-part-in-national-night-out-in-philly-pa-nj-del/3322670/ | 2022-08-02T19:23:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/take-part-in-national-night-out-in-philly-pa-nj-del/3322670/ |
In a recent flurry of legal filings before state regulators, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel accused Dayton electric utility AES Ohio of unlawfully collecting a charge from local customers from August last year until June — for an alleged lack of a proper tariff filing.
The office argues that consumers, as a result, are due a $60 million refund.
“The strange reality is that DP&L has collected the stability charge from consumers since Aug. 11, 2021 without a lawful PUCO (Public Utilities Commission of Ohio) tariff,” the office (OCC) says in one filing.
Tariffs govern how much electric or natural gas companies can charge customers
The office, which represents state electric customers, is asking state regulators to order AES Ohio — also known in legal matters as Dayton Power and Light or “DP&L” — to return to consumers “stability” charges “it collected without an authorized tariff” since August 2021.
“The PUCO should order DP&L to return $60 million in one lump-sum bill credit on consumers’ bills,” the office said in a July 15 filing.
AES Ohio has charged customers $76 million a year under its “stability” charge, according to the consumers’ office.
The OCC has asked the Supreme Court to find that charge unlawful. Last year, the PUCO ordered AES Ohio “to file new proposed tariffs,” with new refund language, if the charge was in fact found unlawful. But the OCC argues that “DP&L failed to file its final stability charge tariffs with consumer refund language as the PUCO ordered.”
It’s the office’s position that DP&L was only authorized to collect its stability charge under the condition that the PUCO’s newly required refund language appeared in DP&L’s approved tariff.
An AES Ohio representative disagrees, saying the company has complied with regulatory orders.
The utility maintains that neither state regulators nor courts have ruled that any of the rates collected by AES Ohio after since August 2021 are subject to refund.
“OCC has not demonstrated any bad faith or injury to customers to justify such sanctions,” said AES Ohio spokeswoman Mary Ann Kabel.
“AES Ohio recognizes the importance of complying with commission (PUCO) orders and the need to maintain final versions of its tariffs in all required dockets,” the utility said in a July 25 filing. “AES Ohio further stresses that it did not, and would not, deliberately disobey or disregard an order of the commission.”
However, OCC seized on one statement in a recent AES Ohio filing, in which the utility said it would “not object to any clarification by the commission on rehearing” about the disputed tariff.
A PUCO spokesman said the OCC’s request for a new hearing on the issue is pending before the commission. “I cannot speculate how the commission will rule on it,” spokesman Matt Schilling said.
No hearing on the matter appeared to be scheduled, as of early Tuesday.
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After a vandal discharged a fire extinguisher throughout the women's clothing section at Lincoln's JCPenney, the department store is out $20,000 worth of merchandise, according to police.
Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said the contents of the fire extinguisher are considered a skin irritant, forcing store employees to destroy the merchandise affected in the incident, which happened between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday inside Gateway Mall, 6100 O St.
Vollmer said an unknown person discharged the fire extinguisher throughout the clothing section before discarding the extinguisher and fleeing. Store employees reported the vandalism to police Monday morning, Vollmer said.
Police are working to review video of the incident, Vollmer said Tuesday. An investigation into the vandalism is ongoing.
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Most dangerous cities in Nebraska
Dangerous Cities in Nebraska
See how your hometown ranks among the most dangerous cities in Nebraska. Ratings have been determined according to the number of violent crimes per 1,000 people in cities of at least 10,000, with violent crime being classified as murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The numbers are for 2019, the most recent year for which the FBI provides data.
6. South Sioux City
With 30 violent crimes in 2019 and a population of 12,771 (the smallest on our list), the city in northeast Nebraska had 2.35 violent crimes per 1,000 people.
Photo: An RV park in South Sioux City on the Missouri River.
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5. Scottsbluff
The city of 15,862 had 53 violent crimes for a rate of 3.34 per 1,000 in 2019.
Photo: Gering Police Officer Jordan McBride talks with Scottsbluff Police Officer Michael Modeac as he puts up crime scene tape at the scene of an armed standoff in Scottsbluff in June 2021.
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4. North Platte
With a population of 23,705 and 89 violent crimes, the city had a rate of 3.75 per 1,000.
Photo: Union Pacific train engines line up outside a service building in North Platte.
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3. Lincoln
The Star City had a population of 291,128 with 1,115 violent crimes, a rate of 3.83 per 1,000.
Photo: Police in Lincoln investigate a shooting near the intersection of 14th and E streets in August 2019.
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2. Grand Island
With a population of 51,821 and 236 violent crimes, the largest of the Tri Cities had a 2019 rate of 4.55 per 1,000 people.
Photo: Grand Island police and State Patrol personnel investigate after a body was found in a Grand Island yard in August 2020.
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1. Omaha
In 2019, the state's largest city at 470,481 people had 2,833 violent crimes for a rate of 6.13 per 1,000.
Photo: Omaha police and University Police guard the entrance to the Nebraska Medicine Emergency room after an Omaha police officer was shot at Westroads Mall in March 2021.
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A note about the numbers
With eight violent crimes in 2019, Boys Town topped the state at 13.82 per 1,000 people, which is a misleading stat because it only had a 2019 population of 579.
Photo: The statue at the entrance to Boys Town. It doesn't take much to skew the numbers.
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Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries about the chaos and destruction that erupted at Woodstock ‘99 in Rome more than two decades ago.
“Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99” will be available to stream on Netflix starting at 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
The festival was meant to reflect peace and love through the celebration of music, as did the original 1969 Woodstock, but devolved into violent riots and destruction of property, leaving the former Griffiss Air Force Base in ruins.
The series will feature rare inside footage and eyewitness interviews, as well as insight from performers and festival staffers.
Last year, HBO released a similar documentary called “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love and Rage.” | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/netflix-releasing-trainwreck-woodstock-99-documentary-series/article_74d4ec90-1283-11ed-bef1-53f470ffdca6.html | 2022-08-02T19:39:28 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/netflix-releasing-trainwreck-woodstock-99-documentary-series/article_74d4ec90-1283-11ed-bef1-53f470ffdca6.html |
BLOOMINGTON — Neighborhood beautification and a Connect Transit transportation hub are some of the assets downtown Bloomington business owners would like to incorporate into a downtown streetscape master plan.
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason said the city council and the community have discussed a downtown streetscape master plan for decades. He added that he thinks there is support for a master plan but the bigger issue is how to pay for an anticipated $25 million to $30 million in downtown projects.
The city recently issued a request for proposals for a streetscape master plan design study. After months of negotiations, Gleason said officials are ready to bring forward a $750,000 design plan to the council for approval in August.
"This council has made it very clear that infrastructure is the No. 1 priority and they want to do other things in the community," Gleason said. "I've got to figure out how we pay for this."
Vicki Tilton, owner of Fox and Hounds Day Spa and the Monroe Center, said the city has done a beautiful job keeping a consistent design with its floral pots. But maintaining a consistent design with the city's outdoor dining options would make the downtown area more attractive, she said.
"We have a lot of art down here and we are very much an art culture and community, and there's already been a lot of public art (and) painted murals, and keeping that going I think is very important," Tilton said.
Tilton also said the city should invest more into its sidewalks. She also has been a strong advocate of cleaning up the city's alleyways.
"They've done a lot of Band-aids downtown and I think it's just time to do actual surgery on some of those kinds of things," Tilton said.
Elizabeth Aspbury, owner of Bobzbay bookstore, said she would like to see more green space and wider sidewalks downtown but acknowledged that the diversity of the city's businesses may make it harder to please everyone.
"There are a lot of different people that need different things downtown," Aspbury said. "We've got residents, we've got business, we've got retail businesses and restaurants, and we've got social services down here, and everybody needs different things."
On a larger scale, Aspbury said she would like to see an large, accessible grocery store on the west side for residents.
However, Tilton and Aspbury both said they would like to see the Market Street parking deck, 202 W. Market St., used as a new transportation center for Connect Transit. Agency leaders confirmed in April that they were in talks with the City of Bloomington, which owns the building, about potential use of the space that would be similar to Uptown Station in Normal.
One funding option proposed by Gleason is to establish a tax increment financing district around all of downtown Bloomington.
Tax increment financing works by capping the base value of a targeted redevelopment area.
Any property taxes collected from that development area up to the capped value continue to go into a municipality's general fund. However, any taxes collected from new value above the cap are diverted into a special account reserved for economic development purposes.
Bloomington currently has two TIF districts in the downtown area: one that spans a roughly three-block stretch along East Washington Street between North Gridley and North Evans streets and one that spans about two blocks between West Washington and Front streets from North Roosevelt to North Center.
The major project of the East Washington Street TIF district was the redevelopment of the former Bloomington High School building, 510 E. Washington St., into an apartment building for seniors.
Although the new building is fully occupied, the equalized assessed valuation of the TIF district as of fiscal 2021 is about $130,000 less than its base value, according to an annual report sent to the Illinois Comptroller's Office.
Although the EAV is lower than the base, tax increment is collected on a parcel by parcel basis. Therefore, so long as one parcel in the TIF district has an EAV higher than its base value, the district still can collect tax revenue.
The second downtown TIF district to the southwest, which was established in the 2016 fiscal year has an EAV about $12,000 less than its base and has collected $8,370 as of 2021. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-business-owners-hope-for-beautification-transit-hub-in-downtown-plans/article_4d2c4674-11e4-11ed-934e-a7cc250d8dd4.html | 2022-08-02T19:41:27 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-business-owners-hope-for-beautification-transit-hub-in-downtown-plans/article_4d2c4674-11e4-11ed-934e-a7cc250d8dd4.html |
Northside Pool will be open 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for normal public swimming and will close for the season at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Memberships at McMillen Pool, which closed Monday, will be honored at Northside through Saturday. Fort Wayne's nine area water playgrounds will remain open until further notice.
Jury Pool in New Haven will be open 12:30 to 8 p.m. daily through Sunday and will then close for the season. The New Haven Community Center Park Splash Pad will be open 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. through Labor Day. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/area-pools-to-close-for-season/article_2712776a-128e-11ed-addd-a30430ff8773.html | 2022-08-02T19:42:59 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/area-pools-to-close-for-season/article_2712776a-128e-11ed-addd-a30430ff8773.html |
For the third time, Kennisha Jackson, 21, is on trial for the Jan. 14, 2020, murder of Diquan Meriwether, 19.
Opening statements and witnesses for the prosecution began this morning. Both sides agreed Meriwether had gone to Jackson’s home that afternoon to collect money for marijuana.
Jackson was 19 at the time.
According to Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Kamia Gatakala, a surveillance video from outside the house shows Meriwether being driven to the house. He opens the screen door and goes in, and two minutes later he comes out without his hoodie, clutching his chest and holding the other hand up to the car.
Defense attorney Donald Swanson said Meriwether was on a mission to get money that Jackson owed him and got physical.
“If he had not invaded my client’s residence and had not battered her, we would not be here today.” Swanson said.
The first time the case went to trial in October 2020, the trial was postponed due to questions about evidence that Swanson planned to present but prosecutors hadn’t seen.
The second time, almost a year ago, the jury couldn’t reach a verdict, and a mistrial was called Aug. 11. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/lawyers-give-opening-statements-in-murder-trial/article_fc4edea2-1278-11ed-bc19-af46735b2da2.html | 2022-08-02T19:43:05 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/lawyers-give-opening-statements-in-murder-trial/article_fc4edea2-1278-11ed-bc19-af46735b2da2.html |
Another large housing development will have a public hearing this month before the Allen County Plan Commission.
Called Oaklynn Reservve, the project, if approved, will bring 119 single-family residential lots to land along the 8000 block of Schwartz Road in Milan Township.
The applicant is listed as Oaklynn Reserve LLC at the address of Granite Ridge Builders in Fort Wayne. Sought are a rezoning of the 45.12-acre property from agriculture to single-family residential and approval of a primary plat.
The plat shows homes laid out around four cul-de-sacs and a pond in the center of the development, which is on a deep property with relatively narrow frontage on Schwartz.
No styling or pricing information is provided in the application.
The public hearing will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 11 in Room 35 of Citizens Square. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/more-homes-proposed-for-schwartz-road-area/article_817d4440-127b-11ed-a381-0731b6671224.html | 2022-08-02T19:43:12 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/more-homes-proposed-for-schwartz-road-area/article_817d4440-127b-11ed-a381-0731b6671224.html |
A United States postal worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing Costco rewards checks from the Long Island mail facility where he worked, authorities say.
Gerome Fowler is charged with stealing $7,000 in loyalty program checks but investigators say they've traced him to $70,000. According to Suffolk County officials, Fowler took the Costco rewards checks from the Bay Shore facility that employed him and went around spending them at Costcos in Holbrook, Nesconset, Commack, Melville and Riverhead.
Ultimately, it was an alert Costco worker who reported him to authorities. Police say the worker noticed that Fowler was using many rewards checks and always was dressed in a postal service uniform.
Cops say anyone in the affected communities who thinks they may be missing Costco rewards should call the wholesaler.
Special agent Steven Vargas with USPS' Office of the Inspector General harshly condemned the allegations at a news conference earlier Tuesday, calling mail theft a "serious crime" that carries "serious consequences" and won't be tolerated.
"The hard work of the hundreds of thousands of postal employees should not be overshadowed by those who decide to compromise their integrity for personal gain," Vargas said.
Information on an attorney for Fowler wasn't immediately available. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/usps-worker-charged-in-costco-reward-checks-scheme-on-long-island/3805662/ | 2022-08-02T19:45:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/usps-worker-charged-in-costco-reward-checks-scheme-on-long-island/3805662/ |
SCRANTON, Pa. — For years, one question kept former Scranton police officer Joseph Harris up at night:
"What if I missed something? What if I missed that one vulnerable point?"
One of his duties while on the force was to serve as the "risk assessor" for schools and any large-scale events that took place in the city. His job was to identify any spots in a location vulnerable to attack and secure them.
A lot of people were counting on him not to miss something.
When he retired, he didn't want to waste all the knowledge he'd gathered over the last 15 years studying school security.
So, he started putting pen to paper.
"It just seemed obvious because when I started doing risk assessments, I didn't have this. I had to learn from different schools, the Department of Homeland Security, but I still never had that blueprint."
His recently published book, "School Security: The Risk Assessment Blueprint," serves as a DIY, how-to guide for keeping schools safe.
Harris says there aren't enough trained risk assessors out there, and too often, schools opt for the less expensive, less experienced choice.
That's where his book comes in.
"This brings it to the civilian population. This book brings the information to the administrators, and the teachers, and the parents."
Harris gets a lot of calls from school districts asking him to come in for active shooter training.
"But there's 14 steps before that," he says.
His goal is to prevent an active shooter from getting into the building in the first place.
"The idea behind this book - it is not political at all - as soon as you talk politics, that's it, you just lost half of your audience, and that defeats the whole purpose. We talk about the history, current times, and the future, what to expect. And of course, lastly, at the end of the book is the complete blueprint on how to do your own risk assessment."
The book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble's websites.
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TREMONT, Pa. — A dentist in Schuylkill County faces charges of sexually assaulting a woman at his business in Tremont.
Scott Parkinson, DMD, owner of Tremont Dentistry in Schuylkill County, is accused of exposing himself and repeatedly groping a woman at his practice.
During their investigation, state police say they also uncovered similar allegations from 2017.
According to his business site, Parkinson opened Tremont Dentistry in 1989. On Tuesday, the 58-year-old dentist was in court, accused of inappropriately touching a woman in his office.
He's charged with indecent assault, indecent exposure, and sexual extortion.
Police say two weeks ago, Parkinson groped the woman several times and exposed himself.
While troopers investigated the woman's claims, they uncovered a former patient who reported the dentist for sexual assault in 2017.
That time, the victim told police Parkinson touched her inappropriately while escorting her to the dental room, asked her on a date during the procedure, and again touched her without consent while helping her with her coat.
Days later, police say Parkinson contacted the victim on social media, where she confronted him about the assault, and he repeatedly apologized. Investigators say Parkinson did not charge that victim for his dental services in 2017.
Parkinson is due back in court next week for a preliminary hearing. He's currently in the Schuylkill County Jail.
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SELINSGROVE, Pa. — There's a buzz in the air at the Selinsgrove Police Department as it is Chief Shanee Mitchell's first week on the job.
"Everyone that I've met so far has been very welcoming, and so I'm looking forward to pushing the change that they want," she said.
While Mitchell is new to Selinsgrove, she is no stranger to law enforcement. She comes from the Philadelphia Police Department, where she started as an officer in 2003.
"I then got promoted in 2011 to corporal, then to sergeant in 2012, and 2016 to lieutenant," Mitchell said.
Mitchell succeeds Thomas Garlock, who retired in April after 27 years as Selinsgrove's police chief.
She is not only the department's first female chief but also Selinsgrove's first black police chief.
"This is not only history, it's black history. It's dynamic," Chief Mitchell said.
"I'm honored that I was chosen because, I won't lie, that was one of the things that people did bring up. What is the diversity out there? To me, it didn't matter. It's just a nice area," she said.
Mitchell is married with three kids, and she is a two-time cancer survivor.
She said one of her goals is to bridge the gap between the police officers and the community.
"Just being out there will make everybody happier. Not just building the morale within the department. In the community, period," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said she looks forward to meeting all of the people who live and work in Selinsgrove.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Meet Amphitrite: Potentially your new, water-loving bestie.
Amphitrite is 4 and a half years old and has been at the Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood and Adoption Center for nearly 500 days, as of August 2.
She’s a water-loving pitbull that’s spayed and would love another dog to join in her backyard play-fests.
Like most humans, sometimes Amphitrite gets nervous when she meets new people, but the shelter staff said she’s very treat-motivated – In the words of the staff, she’ll be your best friend for a Beggin’ strip.
And if you’re looking for a buddy for your new exercise regimen, Amphrite is your girl – shelter staff said she loves to take rides in the car and go for long walks.
Amphrite would be best in a home with a human who can handle her large size and teach her not to jump on people out of excitement.
If you’re interested in learning more about this smart girl, you can visit the shelter’s web page, or call 1 540-489-3491. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/02/water-loving-amphitrite-is-looking-for-a-family/ | 2022-08-02T19:48:28 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/02/water-loving-amphitrite-is-looking-for-a-family/ |
If you're willing to part ways with your assault rifle, the city of Richmond will give you $250 for a gift card to buy shoes, groceries or anything else.
In an effort to stem the rising tide of gun violence, the city has organized a new gun buyback program to reduce the number of firearms in the community and prevent gun violence.
On Tuesday, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced that the program's first event will take place Aug. 20 at Liberation Church in South Richmond.
"As you all know, nearly every city in our nation is experiencing a rise in gun violence. And Richmond is no exception," Stoney said at a City Hall press conference where he discussed the upcoming event and other crime prevention efforts.
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"Now there are many factors behind this. But one thing that cannot be denied is that we have too many guns in the hands of too many individuals who should not possess those guns."
At the request of the mayor earlier this year, the Richmond City Council in June passed legislation allocating about $80,000 for the program. The city is partnering with the California-based Robby Poblete Foundation for the initiative.
Stoney said Tuesday that the funds will be used to give out gift cards valued at $25 to $250 for Walmart, Amazon, Foot Locker and Kroger. The price depends on the type of firearm and whether it's operable.
The mayor first announced his plans for the gun safety measure in his annual State of the City address in February, just two months after closing out 2021 with 90 homicides in the city — the most in 17 years.
While the City Council unanimously approved the ordinance for it, a few council members, including Ellen Robertson and Reva Trammel, have publicly questioned whether it will be effective at preventing gun violence.
A few studies have found that gun buyback programs do little to reduce violent crime.
In May 2021, for example, the Massachusetts-based National Bureau of Economic Research found "no evidence" that gun buyback programs reduce crimes or suicides involving firearms after evaluating national crime reporting data.
Will Pelfrey, a professor at the VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs with an expertise on policing, said gun buyback programs are "a noble effort," but concurred that they have a limited impact.
Both the mayor and Pelfrey said the upcoming Richmond event could yield a few hundred guns, possibly up to 1,000.
That would still leave thousands — possibly "hundreds of thousands" — on the street, Pelfrey said, citing national estimates that show there are more guns than people in the U.S.
He added that criminals with guns are also unlikely to surrender their firearms, especially at an event where police will be present to take the weapons.
Kaylin Stine will be spending the next seven years of her life in a state prison.
Nonetheless, Pelfrey said elected local government officials are utilizing the programs because there are few other options for them, particularly after recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have made it harder to regulate guns.
"Now the upside of this is that there's really no downside to a gun buyback program. It doesn't cost much and it takes guns of the street, which is a good thing," he said.
"It's not likely to get many guns. It's not likely to have much of an impact on crime. But even a marginal impact on crime or suicide makes these kinds of programs worth it."
Stoney acknowledged that the local event could have only a small impact, but said the program is part of a broader effort to reduce violent crime, citing recent police operations targeting gun crime suspects and investments in after school programs and youth development organizations.
Gun violence "is an epidemic all across this nation," Stoney said. "This is not the panacea, but it's just one strategy to remove firearms from the streets." | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/this-is-how-much-richmond-will-pay-per-firearm-during-gun-buyback-program/article_828e2a55-b2d0-51eb-b658-cd7eeb22a4e8.html | 2022-08-02T19:49:13 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/this-is-how-much-richmond-will-pay-per-firearm-during-gun-buyback-program/article_828e2a55-b2d0-51eb-b658-cd7eeb22a4e8.html |
A gunman who shot and wounded a Charles City County deputy responding to an armed robbery Monday evening remains at large, but police now have a better description of the suspect.
The deputy was shot in the back after exchanging gunfire with the gunman, who robbed the Dollar General store at 10341 Courthouse Road of several hundred dollars, said Virginia State Police, which is investigating the incident.
The deputy, who was wearing a ballistic vest, was being treated at VCU Medical Center in Richmond for non-life-threatening injuries.
Kaylin Stine will be spending the next seven years of her life in a state prison.
The deputy responded about 6:50 p.m. Monday to an emergency call for an armed robbery in progress at the Dollar General. Upon arrival and within moments of entering the store, the deputy was fired upon by the suspect, police said.
Both the suspect and deputy exited the store and exchanged gunfire outside. The suspect then fled the scene by running into the woods behind the store.
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State police and deputies from the Charles City County Sheriff's Office immediately established a search perimeter and worked Monday evening into Tuesday to locate the shooter, police said. The search included ground and air units.
The suspect remained at large Tuesday. Police said the suspect concealed his identity with a face mask, gloves and hoodie; he is believed to have left the area in a vehicle not too far from the store.
After reviewing video from the store's surveillance cameras and collecting information from witness statements, police believe the suspect is a male, about 6-foot-1 with a thin build. He was wearing a black ski mask with a burgundy/dark-red-and-black hoodie sweatshirt cinched around his face.
"The Charles City County Sheriff's Office is committed to the safety of our community," Charles City Sheriff's Maj. Leslie Conner said in a statement. "We are asking any citizen with information related to this incident to come forward."
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police by dialing #77 on a cell phone or calling (804) 609-5656. Tips can also be provided by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-police-have-better-description-of-gunman-who-shot-wounded-charles-city-county-deputy/article_b758537c-83d1-5fcb-a0e9-634dffae6e3b.html | 2022-08-02T19:49:19 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-police-have-better-description-of-gunman-who-shot-wounded-charles-city-county-deputy/article_b758537c-83d1-5fcb-a0e9-634dffae6e3b.html |
David H. Putnam, 54, was driving a Honda CR-V when it left the road and hit a tree on Monday afternoon . The crash happened in the 1200 block of Boulders Parkway.
Putnam, the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660.
From the archives: 100 photos of Pony Pasture
05-08-1989: Aqua cycling--Mark Oliver (left), 20, and his 16 year-old brother, Justin, drove down to Riverside Drive from the Fan district yesterday to look for "aqua cycling" challenges. Here, they pedal through flood waters in the parking lot of Pony Pasture. Richmond police had closed off sections of about 10 streets yesterday because of flood waters.
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Fishing the James River is a natural pasttime and has been for as long as there have been inhabitants in the area. Here, Dale Huggins tries to lure a fish in on fly rod near the Pony Pasture. July 11, 1998
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Dam between Huguenot Bridge and the Pony Pasture. July 2, 1998
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Courtney Webb, 16, meets 'Bo-Bo' while enjoying a day off from school, Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at the Pony Pasture section of the James River. Courtney and other students flocked to the river to enjoy a 'snow day.' She is a student at Manchester High School.
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Local high school students flocked to the Pony Pasture section of the James River on Tuesday, May 26, to take advantage of a 'snow day.' (Since local schools did not have to use any 'snow days' since snow did not cause any school closings this winter, Tuesday was a day off.
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Sandra Slocum and her son, Brooks, 6, cool off in a puddle of the James River at the Pony Pasture area of James River Park. They and Brooks' brother, Phil, 8, spent part of the afternoon having fun and checking out the low water conditions created by the current drought. It was the boys' first romp in the river.
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Kristi McCullough and her ten-month-old son Andrew took a break from errands to enjoy the warm weather at Pony Pasture Thursday, February 10, 2000. They live in Chesterfield.
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With just a few days left before the summer ends and school begins, Godwin High School senior Ashley Gill and her boyfriend, Stephen Serge, spend a day on the rocks at the Pony Pasture, a popular summer hangout for students. Serge attends a private school in Hampton, Virginia, so the two will see less of each other when school begins.
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Cheryl Richards, 20, right, tries to coax Gracie, her 17-week-old Beagle mix puppy, into the James River at the Pony Pasture Friday, July 20, 2001. Gracie was less than thrilled with the water and later had to be carried back to dry land.
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People enjoying the James River at the Pony Pasture . A report issued by the state Department of Envrionmental Quality says that the Pony Pasture and other parts of the James are too polluted with fecal bacteria to be fit fit for swimming . July 18 , 2002
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A dog plays in the James River at the Pony Pasture . A report issued by the state Department of Envrionmental Quality says that the Pony Pasture and other parts of the James are too polluted with fecal bacteria to be fit fit for swimming . July 18 , 2002
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These swimmers on rocks in the James River at the Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA, were ignoring several signs posted in the immediate area warning against swimming, since the river was over five feet over flood stage Monday, July 7, 2003.
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Jos Munos enjoys the dryer weather by skip's rocks at Pony Pasture with his friends Monday, June 9, 2003.
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Elizabeth Esfahani relaxes at pony pasture Wednesday, August 20, 2003.
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The Pony Pasture proved to be just the right spot to cool off for Norma Ryan and a friend's children. From left: Emilio Lyton, 6; Raquel Lyton, 4; Norma Ryan; Sabrina Lyton, 2; and Catalina Lyton, 8.
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Low water on the James River near Pony Pasture . October 10 , 2007
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Warm weather brought bathers to Pony Pasture on 8/3/07.
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Riverside Dr. , shot near Pony Pasture , is being proposed to be designated as Virginia's first urban scenic byway. December 24 , 2008
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A goose glides through fall colors reflected in the James River along Riverside Drive near the Pony Pasture.
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The Pony Pasture rapids of the James River. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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As the sun starts to illuminate fog on the James River, a photographer waits for just the right moment on the rocks of the Pony Pasture lower rapids.
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Sunrise at the Pony Pasture section of the James River.
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Sunrise on the James River lights up the stepping stone-like highly accessible area of the James River known as the Pony Pasture.
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With the arrival of cold air, mixed with relatively warm water, fog forms on the James River in the lower rapids of Pony Pasture. The Carillon tower is in the background.
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A canine visitor to the dog-friendly Pony Pasture jumps (successfully) to a rock.
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Jamie Wilbar, 13, of Glen Allen, leaps from a rock at Pony Pasture for what might have been his last James River swim of the year.
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Jamie Wilbar, 13, of Glen Allen, jumps into the rapids at Pony Pasture for what might have been his last James River swim of the year.
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Despite written warnings that swimmers must wear life jackets, river-goers play in the water at Pony Pasture Rapids, in Richmond, on June 02, 2009.
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A couple heads for the Pony Pasture along the James River in Richmond, VA Monday, June 8, 2009.
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Jumping into the James was the rule of the day for many who flocked to the Pony Pasture on Memorial Day.
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Swimmers at Pony Pasture watched the Regional training of the Tactical Rescue Teams doing a quarterly drill and swift water awareness course on Aug. 4. Morning showers gave way to another hot humid day. Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover agencies were involved in the river rescue training.
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Participants in the "Dive & Draw!" program head into the James River near Pony Pasture on Saturday. The program, a collaboration between Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering and Friends of the James River, is designed to promote stewardship of the river.
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Lorne Field of Chesterfield county's Environmental Engineering department talks of algae blooms during a "Dive & Draw!" event in the James River near Pony Pasture on Saturday. The program, a collaboration between the Chesterfield County agency and Friends of the James River, is designed to promote stewardship of the river.
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Participants in the "Dive & Draw!" program head into the James River near Pony Pasture on Saturday. The program, a collaboration between Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering and Friends of the James River, is designed to promote stewardship of the river.
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The James River, downstream a few hundred yards from the Pony Pasture, on Richmond's southside.
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Med-Flight paramedic David Powell, with Chesterfield County Fire, grabs a 'cinch' vest lowered to him from a Virginia State Police helicopter during a training exercise in the James River in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters, paramedics and pilots with Med-Flight ran through medical evacuation drills near the Riverside Meadow Greenspace along Riverside Drive, near the Pony Pasture. Two choppers were involved in the drills.
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Med-Flight paramedic David Powell, with Chesterfield County Fire, hangs from a 'cinch' vest om a cable hanging from a Virginia State Police helicopter during a training exercise in the James River in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters, paramedics and pilots with Med-Flight ran through medical evacuation drills near the Riverside Meadow Greenspace along Riverside Drive, near the Pony Pasture. Two choppers were involved in the drills.
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Waterfowl in the James River's Pony Pasture catches the attention of swimmers, June 30, 2012.
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The ever-popular Pony Pasture area of the James River draws hundreds on warm summer days. Sept. 1, 2012.
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After putting his head into the cold water at Pony Pasture, Luke Logan, 9, emerges during the Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 1, 2013.
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Lorene Davidson and a family friend, Rachel Cryster, 11, bundle up to keep warm after jumping into the frigid water of the James River at Pony Pasture for the annual Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 1, 2013.
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Fog covers the James River across from Pony Pasture Monday afternoon, January 15, 2013.
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Mike Martin kayaks in the James River near Pony Pasture Thursday, May 9, 2013.
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Amelie Williams, 9, climbs across a log at the James River Parks' Pony Pasture a few minutes after the winter solstice hit at 12:11 pm Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. She and some of her friends were enjoying the unseasonal weather.
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Nicole Harrison of Durham celebrates to recorded music Funk Brothers played at Pony Pasture on Riverside Drive during the Richmond Marathon Saturday, November 15, 2014.
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James Richardson, center foreground, misses his tube as he and his friends, all of Yorktown,from left, Raychel Blanchette, Bryce Burgner, and Devin Lapp visit Pony Pasture Rapids, part of The James River Park System, for tubing in Richmond on Monday, June 16, 2014.
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A video camera stationed in James River Park caught these river otters between the Huguenot Bridge and Pony Pasture Rapids in South Richmond. A project that started last spring is using video to document wildlife in the park.
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Many sought refuge from the heat by jumping into the James River at the Pony Pasture, June 23, 2015.
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Kayakers start their guided tour by Riverside Outfitters at Pony Pasture in Richmond on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
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Lucas Crain and his five-year-old daughter McKenzie Crain head back to their car after taking a cooling dip in the James River at the Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA Monday, August 24, 2015.
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(L-R) Emmett Shreve, age 3, his friend Alice Hunter, age 4, and her cousin Ford Hunter, age 3, watch the churning waters of the James River at Pony Pasture after the river rose to over nine feet Sunday, October 4, 2015.
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Deepannita Hossain, left, 22, and Sahba Abolfazli, right, 22, (cqbb both names) both senior chemical engineering students at UVA, pause to watch the James River flow by the Pony Pasture area in Richmond, VA Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Hossain is a native of Bangaladesh and Abolfazli is a native of Iran.
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Interpretive signs for the John Smith Trail are located at a few historic sites around Richmond, including this one on at Pony Pasture Rapids Park. Photo taken Nov. 11, 2015.
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His first visit to the Pony Pasture rapids, part of the James River Park System, and Wyatt Lifsey said he picked a good day to relax. He moved to Richmond from Blacksburg, Va. about one month ago. April 21, 2016.
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Oeuyown Kim (left) and friend Morgan Moore relax with drinks in the James River at the Pony Pasture early Saturday evening before a thunderstorm rolled through. Aug. 6, 2016
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Two young women jump off a log into the James River at the Pony Pasture area in Richmond, VA Thursday, August 11, 2016 as high temperatures and humidity caused many people to head to the river to cool off.
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Geoffrey Zindren of Richmond makes his way to a spot for fishing at Pony Pasture in Richmond on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Zindren said he doesn't expect to catch any fish but this is his excuse to be out more often.
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With temperatures in the mid-80's, fall break for these VCU students has been feeling more like summer vacation. The six friends (and a dog named Leona, lower left) spent part of the afternoon reclining and eating cookies at the Pony Pasture along Riverside Drive. From left: Muneera Hassan, Tiffany Tran, Connie Tran, Igor Tsvetkov, Isaiah Klimek, and Samantha Muehlbauer. Oct. 20, 2016
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Ryan McKinnon and his dog Rudy sit on a rock at Pony Pasture on Sunday May 29, 2016.
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Rudy took her first plunge into the James River at Pony Pasture on Sunday May 29, 2016 and jumped right back onto the dry rock after her owner Ryan McKinnon pulled her into the water with him.
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Driftwood and high river levels kept many of the popular granite boulders hideen at Pony Pasture Rapids, May 16, 2016.
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A prothonotary warbler. The small songbird was spotted by bird watchers along the James River at the Pony Pasture section of James River Park. May 11, 2016.
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Barbara Eck (left) and Alice Boller look for birds along the James River at the Pony Pasture, May 11, 2016. The two joined a few other local birders there Wednesday morning.
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Lightning Bug at Pony Pasture in Richmond on June 20, 2017.
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The James River in Richmond, VA offered some relief from the upper 90's heat Thursday, July 13, 2017 to many folks who visited the Pony Pasture rocks.
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This couple had a little difficulty getting their dog interested in entering the water at the Pony Pasture area of the James River in Richmond, VA Thursday, July 13, 2017. The dog eventually entered the water and appeared to enjoy it.
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A couple share a quiet moment on the Pony Pasture rocks in the James River in Richmond, VA Monday, August 7, 2017.
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A group of swimmers enjoy a cooling dip in the water along the Pony Pasture rocks in the James River in Richmond, VA Monday, August 7, 2017.
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Canada geese appear to be performing a water ballet in the Pony Pasture area of the James River in Richmond, VA Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The geese were actually feeding on underwater plants.
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Some land along the James River in Richmond's West End was recently cleared, and state officials say the work violated a law requiring that a 100-foot buffer of natural vegetation be maintained along the river to protect it from pollution. The home of Stuart and Dawn Siegel sits above the cleared area. City officials say the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, which allowed Siegel to have the work done, is responsible because it owns the land. This view is from the Pony Pasture Rapids section of James River Park in South Richmond. Pic taken 11/17.
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Jay Ross, age 8, swings on a grape vine along a Pony Pasture trail Sunday, February 25, 2018. It is a native plant to Virginia.
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Jay Ross, age 8, gets a higher view while standing on a grape vine along a Pony Pasture trail Sunday, February 25, 2018. It is a native plant to Virginia.
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Some sunbathers were ignoring warnings posted by sitting on the rocks amid rapids at the Pony Pasture section of the James River in Richmond, VA Wednesday, May 2, 2018. A half-dozen others sat on rocks along the stretch also.
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A young woman sat on the bank at the Pony Pasture section of the James River in Richmond, VA Wednesday, May 2, 2018. A half-dozen others chose to ignore high water warnings and sat on rocks out in the rapids.
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Annika Licht, 15, left, from Charlotte, NC, rides a line down a 100 ft tall hickory tree with the help of instructor Jocelyn Lohse, right, with Riverside Outfitters, in the woods near the Pony Pasture section along the James River in Richmond, VA Friday, July 6, 2018. This and other activities are part of the Riverside Outfitters Day Summer Camp program.
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Two hikers (no names given) paused to look at the James River as it flowed past the Pony Pasture area in Richmond, VA Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 on a balmy fall day.
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Cade Cooper, left, from Powhatan and Amanda Yowell, right, from Culpeper, took advantage of great weather on the first day of summer to float down the James River near the Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA Friday, June 21, 2019.
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Cade Cooper, left, from Powhatan and Amanda Yowell, right, from Culpeper, took advantage of great weather on the first day of summer to float down the James River past a group of sunbathers near the Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA Friday, June 21, 2019.
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A couple took advantage of great weather on the first day of summer to share a quiet moment in the James River near the Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA Friday, June 21, 2019.
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A young boy watches a family of ducks swim past as he stands beside the James River at the Pony Pasture section in Richmond, VA, Monday, July 15, 2019 as the temperature climbed above 90 degrees.
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A man talks on his phone while cooling off in the James River at the Pony Pasture section in Richmond, VA, Monday, July 15, 2019 as the temperature climbed above 90 degrees.
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Brothers Shawn (11) and Miguel Johnson (6) from Washington, DC spent part of Monday afternoon at Pony Pasture in the James River with their grandparents, who are from Richmond. Miguel looks toward his runaway Croc, which his older brother retrieved.
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Brothers Shawn (11) and Miguel Johnson (6) from Washington, DC spent part of Monday afternoon at Pony Pasture in the James River with their grandparents, who are from Richmond.
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Ballard Payne, 17, transports his friend Claire Zeno, 17, back to shore after the two spent part of the afternoon swimming the waters of the James River at the area known as the Pony Pasture along Riverside Drive. The two went straight to the river after classes ended for the day at Trinity High School.
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7:08 a.m.-Along Riverside Drive, between Williams Dam and Pony Pasture, a group of runners sets out on a 6.5-mile training run for a half-marathon they will run in August. Scenic Riverside Drive attracts many runners.
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9:37 a.m.-Bob Willis, 62, gives his dog “Valentine” a treat while walking along the Louise Burke Nature Trail at the Pony Pasture. Willis has been coming to the park for many years. He remembers the time when there were no trees.
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12:48 p.m..- At the bottom of the staircase boat ramp at the Pony Pasture, children venture into the chilly water of the James River. The children are: On the left, Brando Contreras, 3; Jasmine Vigil, 3 (right); Arlett Vigil, 9 (left, center) and Armondo Guevara, 7 (right, center). JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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7:42 a.m.- Geese fly above the rapids at Pony Pasture. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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11:15 a.m.- Trevor Frost slides down the staircase boat ramp and into the James River at the Pony Pasture. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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1:15 p.m.- "Duke" romps in the rapids of Pony Pasture. He was there with his owners, Emily and Brandon Hoffman. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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7:33 a.m.-The rocks at the Pony Pasture rapids were accessible enough to lure this man out for some shoes-off time. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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1:56 p.m.- The rapids at Pony Pasture make venturing into them a challenge and potential hazard. JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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1:30 p.m.- After spending a few hours on the rocks at Pony Pasture, Danielle Schaevitz gives Lindsey Crawford a hand crossing back to shore. They were with fellow University of Richmond students Casey Kelly (third from left, on rock), Natalie Simons (to Casey Kelley’s left). JAMES RIVER JOURNAL
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A swimmer snorkels in the Pony Pasture, near shore.
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A visitor to the Pony Pasture section of the James River Parks system navigates the rocks which are normally covered with what is referred to as the "Upper Rapids."
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Greg Mills (front) and Chad Horohoe relax in the Pony Pasture section of the James River.
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The flow of the water in the James River's Pony Pasture was just right Thursday afternoon for Tobias Barth, 14, of Chesterfield, and about a hundred others.
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A retriever returns a stick from its thrower in the James River's Pony Pasture section.
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The heat was no problem for 7-year-old Jose' Gill Thursday afternoon. He and his two brothers and a cousin soaked in the waters of the James River near the Pony Pasture. About two hundred others had the same idea. Later in the afternoon, a thunderstorm rolled in and most of the rivergoers left. But Jose' and his brothers and cousin stayed in the water.
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More than 1,000 competitors from around the world will convene this week in Chesterfield at SwimRVA for the 2022 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championship, the first event of its kind in the Richmond area.
The meet runs Aug. 3-7 and will include nearly 100 Virginia-based swimmers. USMS CEO Dawson Hughes said bringing Summer Nationals to Richmond "was an easy choice for us."
"The city's amazing and historic attractions will provide our members with a great out-of-pool experience, and the SwimRVA facility is world-class," Hughes said.
Among the competitors will be three U.S. Olympians -- Ohio Masters Swim Club member Yoshi Oyakawa, a gold medalist in the backstroke at the 1952 Helsinki games; Jeff Farrell, an international swimming Hall of Fame member who won two golds in relays at the 1960 Rome Olympics and has been a part of multiple world-record setting relay teams; and Ashley Whitney, a freestyle specialist who helped the U.S. win gold in the women's 4x200 free relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
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Oyakawa and Farrell are scheduled to compete against each other. Age groups represented span generations, with 99-year-old WWII veteran Willard Lamb the oldest scheduled competitor, though the event will include five other swimmers who are at least 90 years old and 44 other who are at least 80.
Some of the nation's top Paralympians are also set to compete, including Christie Raleigh Crossley, an American record-holder in the S9 100 butterfly who survived a traumatic brain injury suffered while skiing in 2018, and Abbas Karimi, an Afghan refugee who was born without arms, fled the country in a harrowing journey at 16 years old and recently became a U.S. citizen.
The first meet session is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with the final set to conclude at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. USMS will livestream the event on its YouTube channel, U.S. Masters Swimming Events Live Streaming. | https://richmond.com/sports/local/swimrva-welcomes-international-swimming-community-for-u-s-masters-swimming-summer-national-championship/article_152f1c8d-834d-51da-9e73-a7ca8f66bb19.html | 2022-08-02T19:49:37 | 0 | https://richmond.com/sports/local/swimrva-welcomes-international-swimming-community-for-u-s-masters-swimming-summer-national-championship/article_152f1c8d-834d-51da-9e73-a7ca8f66bb19.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Since mid-July, 17 men have been arrested and charged with attempting to lure a minor, with law enforcement getting help from predator catchers posing as young adults on social media, police said Monday.
The suspects are each charged with luring and enticing a child by various means. All but one, who was issued a summons, were sent to the Atlantic County jail, police said.
Those charged were:
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- Steven Wentzel, 51, of Williston, New York
- Andrew Rheinheimer, 41, of Absecon
- Delbin Martinez, 28, of Atlantic City
- Bruce Cahan, 77, of Atlantic City
- Sidney Yee, 67, of Atlantic City
- Alex Damian, 37, of Stamford, Connecticut
- Christopher Sharpe, 23, of Sweet Water, Alabama
- Henrri Pacheco-Medina, 24, of Atlantic City
- Juwin Jumpp, 26, of Vestal New York
- Jonathan Shillingford Coll, 28, of Avondale, Pennsylvania
- Diego Delossantos, 27, of Atlantic City
- Joseph Donofrio, 31, of Yonkers, New York
- Nareshan Reddy, 34, of Vero Beach, Florida
- Gerald Colapinto, 65, of Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Johnny Puma, 54, of Lexington, South Carolina
- Colby Jones, 26, of Galloway Township
- Avraham Holtzberg, 48, of Brooklyn, New York
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — For the second time this week, a pair of YouTubers led authorities to …
The online users reportedly confronted the suspects after messaging them to meet with them, then notified police. The officers were given screenshots of the conversations and other detailed information, police said.
While police did not name the individuals who led them to the suspects, they appear to have been aided by individuals that operate the "MrWEB" YouTube channel, the motto for which is "Catching online preds one perv at a time and exposing them for the world to see."
The arrests were announced as part of a roughly weeklong stretch in which YouTubers were credited for helping lead authorities in Atlantic County to suspected predators.
Several videos taken in Atlantic City have been posted to the account during the past week, in which the YouTubers recorded interactions with various men they claim to have messaged while posing as minors online. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-17-with-help-of-online-predator-catchers/article_52a5c576-1261-11ed-a2e6-378fcf5d9a71.html | 2022-08-02T19:57:36 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-17-with-help-of-online-predator-catchers/article_52a5c576-1261-11ed-a2e6-378fcf5d9a71.html |
BRIDGETON — A Port Norris man wanted for his involvement in a fatal Saturday morning shooting was captured about 2 p.m. Monday, police said.
Desmond Bethel, 29, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon. He was taken to the Cumberland County jail, police said Tuesday.
Police did not say whether Bethel was being investigated for firing the fatal shot.
The shooting happened at the Maplewood Gardens apartment complex off South East Avenue.
A report about 3 a.m. Saturday informed officers of a fight between multiple individuals in which shots were fired. Responding officers found Herbert R. Lee, 36, of South Avenue, having been struck by a bullet.
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Lee was taken to Inspira Health Center Bridgeton, where he later died, police said.
One man at the scene, city resident Kvaugh Walker, 22, was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun, although he was not involved in the fatal shooting, police said.
After the shooting, warrants were issued for Bethel and Ryan Askins, 29, of Bridgeton, on weapons charges.
Askins was spotted later Saturday driving a black 2011 Audi A6 in Millville and was pursued by police. Officers eventually ended the chase on Delsea Drive for safety reasons, police said. Askins was additionally charged with eluding after the chase.
Askins is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about him or the shooting can call Detective Mark Yoshioka at 856-392-9031 or visit bpd.tips. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-shooting/article_930c0ae8-126c-11ed-a6f7-5b7bb3377af1.html | 2022-08-02T19:57:42 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-shooting/article_930c0ae8-126c-11ed-a6f7-5b7bb3377af1.html |
A Vineland man was found guilty Monday of killing a woman in 2018 before dismembering her remains and setting them on fire in a field.
Dennis Parrish, 56, was convicted of murder, two counts of desecration of human remains, hindering, obstruction and tampering with evidence, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday.
Parrish's trial before Judge George Gangloff Jr. began May 18 and concluded Monday. He is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 4 and faces a possible life sentence on the murder charge.
He also faces up to 10 years for each desecration offense, five years for hindering and up to 18 months for obstruction and tampering, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
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BRIDGETON — A grand jury indicted a man accused of murdering, dismembering and burning the b…
A jury found that 32-year-old Tonya Cook, of Vineland, suffered blunt force trauma caused by Parrish. Parrish then dismembered Cook's body at his home before transporting her remains to a farm in the Cedarville section of Lawrence Township, where he torched them, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Parrish reportedly fled to the Luxury Inn & Suites in Absecon after disposing of Cook's remains, according to the criminal complaint.
A passerby found the remains near Banks and Lummistown roads July 2, 2018, reporting the finding to State Police.
Detectives probing the homicide linked Parrish to the crime through a number on a moving company box found at the scene. Tests later found blood inside Parrish's home, according to earlier reports. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vineland-man-convicted-of-2018-murder/article_117ee694-1294-11ed-a0c3-4b9ab22b4eb7.html | 2022-08-02T19:57:49 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vineland-man-convicted-of-2018-murder/article_117ee694-1294-11ed-a0c3-4b9ab22b4eb7.html |
LONGPORT — The borough's annual Labor Day weekend fireworks show may be in jeopardy this year if $6,100 can't be raised.
The Longport Public Library's Board on Thursday rejected a proposal to use the money from its budget for the display.
Traditionally, the Fire Department accepts donations from about 15 to 20 summer residents and sets the money aside to be able to fund its end-of-summer event. Those donations weren't provided this year, and the department wasn't going to track them down, said Fire Department President Anthony Vicchiarelli.
"We didn't do it before, so we weren't going to start," Vicchiarelli said.
The Fire Department does want the fireworks to happen, agreeing to donate $1,000, Vicchiarelli said.
A private donor is providing $5,000, and another gave $100, leaving the borough $6,100 short.
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The Fire Department issued a statement on its Facebook page Friday, clarifying to the public that it holds onto money willingly donated by residents for the show but does not actively fundraise for it.
"Our Volunteer Firefighters are here to serve our residents and visitors 24/7/365," the post reads. "And we support all of the groups and organizations in Longport. And in this case we support the Longport Library, but they chose to not move forward with this event."
Mayor Nicholas Russo, who is also a member of the city's library board, turned to the board for funding because it has a budget for a variety of programs.
"Libraries, as we know, have morphed into something much more than when I was going to school," Russo said. "You went to a library to do research and borrow books. Now, it's very common to have yoga classes and card games and different things for senior citizens."
The library board failed to approve the funding during a special meeting Thursday, deadlocking on a vote of 4-4.
"I thought it would be a good match," Russo said of asking the library board for help.
OCEAN CITY — Thousands of people gathered along the bay side of the island to catch a glimps…
Board members held mixed views about using the library's money to help the borough put on its show, said Russo and board member Damen Tomassi, both of whom voted yes on the proposal.
Knowing the show has been privately funded by other donors, like the borough's historical museum, board member Trish English voted no to avoid spending taxpayer revenue.
But after learning the library would only fund half of the bill while listening to other opinions during the meeting, English changed her mind, she said.
"I knew how it was funded prior," English said, "but I didn't know we had half the dollars already collected for this year."
English, who has been a full-time borough resident since 2016, said Friday she hopes the board's decision isn't the end of efforts to bring fireworks back to town this year.
"I think the residents of Longport really enjoy it, and it brings so many families and people together," English said. "We look forward to it every year."
OCEAN CITY — Night in Venice returns Saturday, with huge crowds expected along the bayfront …
Except for a few years where fireworks were grounded because of the weather, the end-of-summer display has been a borough tradition for 15 years, Russo said, and a way to join other Jersey Shore towns, like its northern neighbor, Margate, in closing out the season with style.
"I don't know anyone that doesn't like fireworks," Russo said, adding Longport is one of the few shore towns that have a fireworks show at the end of summer. "It's something that usually brings the community together, and I think it's good for a small town like us."
Without fireworks illuminating the borough's sky, it just won't be the same end-of-summer atmosphere, Tomassi said.
"We've paid an author $10,000 to speak before for just a small room full of people, whereas this would have been $6,100 to benefit the entire community," Tomassi said.
There's also an economic benefit to lighting up the fireworks at summer's end, he said.
"That brings a lot of folks to town, folks that are going to go and visit other local businesses while they're here," Tomassi said.
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Since the start of summer, Township Committee member Jay Newman has made a …
Attempts to find funding are continuing, Tomassi and Russo said.
Russo said he still anticipates a fireworks display on Labor Day weekend, at least for this year.
"I'm going to move forward" with fundraising, he said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/funding-gap-may-mean-longport-fireworks-show-is-a-no-go/article_402ec05a-0f50-11ed-9068-23130bfd0a76.html | 2022-08-02T19:57:55 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/funding-gap-may-mean-longport-fireworks-show-is-a-no-go/article_402ec05a-0f50-11ed-9068-23130bfd0a76.html |
LOWER TOWNSHIP — Police are looking for a missing township teen who reportedly ran away from home Monday.
Tyias Corliss, 15, of the township's Villas section, was last seen about 11 p.m. He was wearing black sweatpants and a black T-shirt, police said Tuesday.
Police did not provide a photo of the teenager.
Corliss reportedly frequents the Wildwoods Boardwalk and Cape May, police said.
Anyone with information can call police at 609-886-2711. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/missing-villas-teen-sought-by-lower-township-police/article_0636cc7a-1267-11ed-b7f7-fbe89525034d.html | 2022-08-02T19:58:01 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/missing-villas-teen-sought-by-lower-township-police/article_0636cc7a-1267-11ed-b7f7-fbe89525034d.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state.
New positive cases: 2,309
New deaths: 20
Total positive cases: 2,218,764
Total number of deaths: 31,194
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,155,058
Rate of transmission: 1.01
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 62,454 cases, 962 deaths, 381,051 doses administered
Cape May: 12,364 cases, 265 deaths, 134,583 doses administered
Cumberland: 36,867 cases, 580 deaths, 186,974 doses administered
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Ocean: 151,488 cases, 2,880 deaths, 704,047 doses administered
Figures as of 1 p.m. Aug. 2
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-300-new-covid-19-cases-20-new-deaths/article_e38f7e32-1299-11ed-8db1-1fd3df8cb025.html | 2022-08-02T19:58:07 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-300-new-covid-19-cases-20-new-deaths/article_e38f7e32-1299-11ed-8db1-1fd3df8cb025.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Several Atlantic City Expressway exits will be closed Sunday to make way for the more than 1,300 athletes participating in the Atlantic City Triathlon.
The expressway will be closed at Exits 5, 4 and 2 between 5 and 11 a.m., police said Tuesday.
Backups also are anticipated on the Black Horse Pike and Albany Avenue from 7 to 11 a.m., police said.
Officers will be stationed in various areas to ease traffic congestion. Drivers should use the expressway or the White Horse Pike to enter the city or exit to the mainland, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/these-atlantic-city-roads-will-experience-closings-and-delays-during-sundays-triathlon/article_b3850a78-1275-11ed-b5a9-2f33a0509c9e.html | 2022-08-02T19:58:13 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/these-atlantic-city-roads-will-experience-closings-and-delays-during-sundays-triathlon/article_b3850a78-1275-11ed-b5a9-2f33a0509c9e.html |
Farmers Market flap stirs debate at City Council meeting
The controversy over the downtown Farmers Market landed in the lap of the Wichita Falls City Council Tuesday, even though the flap was not on the agenda.
A full house was present as several people spoke their piece during time set aside for public comments.
More:Farmers group to make case to City Council Tuesday
At the heart of the issue is rates and representation for the vendors at the popular market at 713 Ohio Avenue downtown. The property is owned by the city but is sublet to Downtown Wichita Falls Development (DWFD), a not-for-profit organization. DWFD had sublet in turn to the Wichita Falls Farmers Market Association, but recently rescinded the agreement.
The dispute prompted the association, comprised of 129 vendors, to begin a petition drive and threaten to leave the downtown location.
More:Farmers group to make case to City Council Tuesday
Association president Scott Poenitzsch presented the petitions Tuesday, which he said contained 3,094 signatures that sought “to continue a fair lease” and “prevent this attack on small business.”
Poenitzsch said his association is prepared to pay a lease of “several thousand dollars” to stay in the location and have the lease with DWFD rescinded.
More:City offers explanation for Farmer's Market rent hike
Vendor Carol Castro claimed the “the success of the Farmers Market over the past 17 months is in jeopardy,” because of the new arrangement.
Becky Raeke, DWFD board president, urged vendors to not abandon the downtown location.
More:Downtown Development names new manager for Farmer's Market
“Under our management of the Downtown Farmers Market, all vendors are encouraged and welcomed to stay,” Raeke said. “No vendor must choose a different location.”
More:Farmer's Market, city battle over rent hike
Vendor Becky Morath pointed out the market got a $500,000 USDA grant for three years.
“Downtown Development took stall fees but all advertising, market manager and everything else was paid for by a grant. Downtown Development benefited because they were getting the stall fees but the grant was paying for everything else,” Morath said.
Morath said she guessed the new arrangement would cost her between $1,000 and $1,500 more.
Vendor Randy Young said DWFD was “very removed.”
“They did not attend meetings. They did not participate in the market substantially other than taking our fees. At end of the grant, Farmers Market took a downturn. It did not have a strong organization to run the market,” Young said.
Before DWFD terminated the contract with the association, Poenitzsch said the proposal would have increased the group’s lease fee to a flat $3,450 per month or $1,350 and 50 percent of the association’s profits, which he said was unacceptable.
City Manager Darron Leiker said Tuesday it was his understanding vendor fees might go down under the new arrangement. He was met by boos from a skeptical audience. He said he believed the fees would be capped at $20 to farmers and $25 to non-farmers. Leiker is the only person who can change the fees.
“I can tell you from the city’s perspective we pledge to set aside any dollar that’s raised back to the city and we will put that right back into the facilities,” Leiker said. “That’s the reason for the city receiving 50 percent from the stall fee only.”
Farmers Market Association members were due to meet Tuesday night to discuss new location options if a deal isn't worked out with the city.
Because the subject was not on the Tuesday agenda, councilors could take no action. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/farmers-market-flap-stirs-debate-at-city-council-meeting/65389845007/ | 2022-08-02T20:03:22 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/farmers-market-flap-stirs-debate-at-city-council-meeting/65389845007/ |
Vitro releases statement after fatal accident
Vitro Architectural Glass officials released a statement Monday, after an employee died following an accident at the facility.
The statement from Plant Manager Robert Baxter states:
“We are deeply saddened to report that on Saturday, July 30, an employee was seriously injured at the Wichita Falls facility of Vitro Flat Glass, LLC. The worker was transported to United Regional Hospital where the employee died of their injuries.
The worker was employed by ABM Industries and contracted to the Vitro glassmaking plant. All proper authorities have been notified about the accident and an investigation is underway to determine root cause and identify any corrective action.
Safety is an important part of our culture and core values as an organization and we are committed to the protection of anyone who enters our facilities. We are a tight‐knit community at the plant. We know and care for each other. When a tragedy like this occurs, it shakes us all to the core. I know I speak for all of our people when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office said the individual, Kimberly Wright, 31, died Saturday shortly after arriving in the emergency room. Wright was involved in an accident at the plant in the 7400 block of Central Freeway where she was run over by a forklift.
Vitro officials said law enforcement was notified about the accident and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident and provide corrective action. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/vitro-releases-statement-after-fatal-accident/65389661007/ | 2022-08-02T20:03:28 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/vitro-releases-statement-after-fatal-accident/65389661007/ |
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Central Florida-based chain Kona Poké is planning to open its fifth location by the end of 2022 in West Melbourne, according to a news release.
The new Kona Poké location is set to open at 1675 W. New Haven Ave., near Melbourne Square Mall, the company said.
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The new location will be a 1,400-square-foot store with indoor and outdoor seating, the release said. It will also feature a mural by Space Coast artist Christopher Maslow, the company said.
The release said the location would open in late 2022, but no specific opening date has been set.
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The new location, according to the company, is a collaboration between Brevard County residents Ernie Falco and Tyler Pracon. Falco is also one of the founders of Kona Poké, along with Matthew Ting.
The release said the company is also looking to open more corporate locations in Central Florida. According to the company’s website, it has plans to open locations in Satellite Beach, Winter Garden and DeLand in addition to the West Melbourne location.
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No time frame has been given for those locations to open.
Kona Poké currently has locations in Lake Mary, Sanford, Apopka and an express location in Melbourne Beach. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/02/central-florida-based-kona-poke-plans-to-open-brevard-location-here-are-the-details/ | 2022-08-02T20:05:43 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/02/central-florida-based-kona-poke-plans-to-open-brevard-location-here-are-the-details/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – During the month of August, News 6 is recognizing our hardworking, Central Florida teachers and asking them to tell us their “why” — as in, why they teach.
News 6 met with veteran teacher Judy Lindquist at Andover Elementary School in Orange County where she is the gifted teacher.
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“I can’t imagine doing anything else. Even after 28+ years, I absolutely love what I do. I love spending my days with kids in the classroom,” she said. “I think another driving force is that I have an unshakeable belief in the public school system in our country. I think education is the great equalizer and it gives every kid a chance, and it’s so important that every child, no matter where they live or what their home situation is, that they have the same opportunity for a great education. We have an uncanny focus on every single student and what they need from the very, very lowest to the very highest. We have programs that address kids with learning disabilities and struggles, and we have programs for high achievers and gifted and everything in between.”
Lindquist told News 6 Anchor Julie Broughton she entered the teaching field in her 30s. She said she spent her 20s raising her daughter and working as a writer, but afterward, she began volunteering in her daughter’s classroom, she realized she wanted to teach.
“If people in their soul really want to be a teacher, they will not be happy anywhere else,” Lindquist said.
She added that it’s the mentors early in her career that inspire her to pay it forward as an adjunct professor at UCF and the internship-and-volunteer coordinator at Andover Elementary.
She said that she considers herself a bridge from college to teaching.
“So I love the chance to work with preservice teachers and share that passion with them,” she said. “I can bring them information and insight that they really want. They want to know how to make that transition from what they’re learning in their college classes to the classroom. Because we all know that often theory is different than practice.”
Andover Elementary School Principal Kevin Duncan called Lindquist a “master educator.”
“For a lot of veteran teachers who have been around a long time, she could probably dial it in, and she just doesn’t. Every day, she comes here excited, ready to learn and ready to have her students learn,” Duncan said.
Lindquist starts her 29th year in the classroom this year.
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While summer doesn’t end until mid-September, students are wrapping up their final days of summer break before returning to the classroom. College-bound students are making their way to campus in the coming weeks, with some already in classes and others enjoying summer vacation for just a bit longer.
Here is when students will be starting the undergraduate fall term for area colleges and universities throughout August
Monday, Aug. 1
Wilberforce University
Monday, Aug. 15
Central State University
Monday, Aug. 22
Clark State College, Miami University, Sinclair Community College, Wilmington College, Wright State University, University of Dayton and University of Cincinnati
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Ohio State University
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Cedarville University
Monday, Aug. 29
Antioch College, Edison State Community College, Kettering College and Wittenberg University
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