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The city of Tucson has reached a $30,000 settlement with the mother and daughter who were involved in a physical confrontation with an off-duty Tucson police officer in the parking lot of a midtown restaurant last November.
According to a statement from the City Attorney’s Office, Michelle Aloisi, 61, and Brittany Aloisi-Wiles, 39, received $15,000 each after they filed a Notice of Claim seeking damages arising out of the incident that happened at the Culinary Dropout parking lot.
“Under Arizona law, a Notice of Claim is a necessary precursor to a lawsuit against a city or a public employee, and it provides an opportunity for the city to evaluate claims prior to the start of litigation,” the statement said. “In this instance, the city and the claimants negotiated a settlement under which the city paid each claimant $15,000, and the claimants released the city and any of its employees from any further claims or lawsuits. The agreement provides that the settlement is not an admission or acknowledgment of fault or liability by any party, and it resolves the matter without the costs, time and risk of litigation.”
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Officer Robert Szewleski was also disciplined with a major misconduct 20-hour suspension following the incident, a Tucson Police Department spokesman said.
“I don't feel that there was enough accountability on the part of Officer Szewleski,” Aloisi’s daughter, Nicole Whitted said. “A 20-hour suspension just doesn't seem to seem enough to fit the magnitude of what he did to my sister and my mother.”
On Nov. 14, 2021, Aloisi, Aloisi-Wiles and Whitted were walking from the restaurant to their car as the Szelewski family arrived in the parking lot in their truck. An argument ensued, resulting in a physical confrontation that led Szelewski to physically restrain Aloisi and Aloisi-Wiles, while Whitted videotaped the incident.
Aloisi-Wiles, who was seen being restrained by Szelewski by kneeling on her neck, was cited for a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct. Those charges were dropped as part of the settlement, Whitted said.
Six months after the incident, the Pima County Attorney’s Office announced that no criminal charges would be filed against Szelewski.
“Right when everything started, we retained an attorney for possible civil litigation and when the Pima County Attorney's Office didn't press charges, that was really when we knew we were moving forward with that,” Whitted said. “I was very disappointed that they didn't press charges against him. I spent hours and hours and days and days of watching all the footage, watching body cam footage, listening to interviews and it's difficult for me to understand why they didn't bring charges against him.”
Whitted said they initially came forward and released video footage of the incident because they wanted accountability on both Szelewski’s and TPD’s part.
“It was never about the money, per se, it was about change coming about and making Officer Szelewski and the Tucson Police Department accountable for their actions,” Aloisi said.
Prior to the parking lot incident, Szelewski, who was hired in June 2004, served two suspensions — 40 and 10 hours — during his first three years on the job, the Arizona Daily Star’s Tim Steller previously reported.
The longest was for misusing his firearm. When a fellow officer shined a flashlight at him, Szelewski pointed his gun at the colleague and lit him up with the gun’s light, Steller reported. The other was for wrongly detaining a juvenile in a closed room.
Szelewski has also received complaints from people claiming he was rude and unnecessarily aggressive, Steller reported.
Aloisi commended Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar for taking the incident seriously, saying he has tripled mental health resources at TPD and mandated staff training.
“It's going to be a long road,” Aloisi said. “We wish it had gotten farther but I feel changes being made and I guess it's baby steps to get it done. Hopefully no one else gets hurt in the process.”
After seeing a recent interview with Kasmar, Whitted also believed he is taking accountability for his officers and is making positive changes to the department when it comes to mental health help.
After nearly a year since the incident happened, both Aloisi and Whitted feel a sense of relief that the case is over, and they can finally move on.
“I felt like we all kind of have to move on,” Aloisi said. “I myself have been receiving some therapy to deal with it. I have some trust issues now and a fear and anxiety that I never had before, so that has been very troubling. Other than that, I'm glad there is change and that hopefully can continue, and the community and the police department can form a better, more trusting bond with each other.”
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/city-reaches-30k-settlement-with-women-involved-in-parking-lot-confrontation/article_44856526-14e3-11ed-97b3-5ff852f4bc4c.html | 2022-08-07T17:52:50 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/city-reaches-30k-settlement-with-women-involved-in-parking-lot-confrontation/article_44856526-14e3-11ed-97b3-5ff852f4bc4c.html |
SAN ANTONIO — Are you looking for some last-minute fun with your family before school starts back up?
The San Antonio Zoo is offering $10 admission starting Monday, August 8 until Friday, August 14.
End your summer vacation with a trip through Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures presented by Broadway Bank, then catch a 4D movie in their all-new Project Selva 4D Theater. And don't forget to stop by and say hi to Timothy.
To purchase your $10 Standard Admission Ticket to San Antonio Zoo, visit their website and use the code SUMMER22at checkout.
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GALVESTON, Texas — Four people are dead, including two children, following a three-vehicle crash that involved a golf cart, according to Galveston Police.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on 33rd Street, a few blocks away from Seawall Blvd.
Sgt. Derek Gaspard confirmed to KHOU 11 News that two adults and two children were killed in the crash. All four of them were in the golf cart.
Police say a black Hyundai SUV failed to stop at the intersection of Avenue R and 33rd St., hitting the golf cart and a black Dodge pickup truck.
The adult driver of the golf cart was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female passenger and two children in the golf cart were taken to the hospital, where all three later died.
Two other people in the golf cart, an adult and child, were also taken to the hospital and are currently in critical condition, according to police.
Police say the driver of the black Hyundai suffered minor injuries.
The driver was identified as 45-year-old Miguel Espinoza. Police say they plan on charging him with four counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Galveston City Council recently passed a new ordinance targeting golf cart safety on the island.
Under the ordinance, golf carts can be operated on public roadways that have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.
The golf carts must also have a license plate and be inspected regularly unless they're used in a master-planned community.
This is a developing story, check back for updates. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/golf-cart-crash-galveston/285-6aa2a307-c7f4-4e5b-af2b-6b2dd958d817 | 2022-08-07T18:00:36 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/golf-cart-crash-galveston/285-6aa2a307-c7f4-4e5b-af2b-6b2dd958d817 |
UPDATE (1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.7, 2022): West Virginia American Water says 20th Street near Ninth Avenue and 10th Avenue in Huntington will be closed until at least Monday. The road was partially flooded on Sunday after a significant water main break.
The water company is on the scene now cleaning up and making repairs. They tell 13 News that a “variable of issues” caused this water main break but said they could not make further comments at this time.
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — Cabell County 911 tells 13 News that a water main break flooded portions of 20th Street near Ninth Avenue and 10th Avenue.
Dispatchers do not know any other information at this time. Dispatchers tell us they have reached out to West Virginia American Water, but they have not heard back from them yet.
13 News also called various numbers associated with the water company. Those numbers were “unassigned to a party,” according to the automated answering service.
West Virginia American Water’s online alert map shows no issues in the area at this time, however, photos show the street was partially flooded.
13 News Reporter Anna King is on the scene now learning more information. We will update you as soon as possible. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/water-main-break-floods-20th-st-in-huntington/ | 2022-08-07T18:05:26 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/water-main-break-floods-20th-st-in-huntington/ |
BOISE — Chad Martin never thought he’d find himself cleaning up a student’s blood in the aftermath of a school shooting.
But, not wanting to put that burden on others, the superintendent of the Jefferson County School District and members of his staff did just that after a May 2021 shooting at the district’s Rigby Middle School that left two students and a staff member injured.
There were more surreal moments — like when FBI agents with machine guns were striding across the school campus, or when a parent saw his injured child being put in an ambulance.
More than a year after the shooting, Martin reflected on that unforgettable day with education leaders from across the state at the Idaho Association of School Administrators Conference at the Boise Centre.
Wednesday’s presentation was especially timely in light of the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 students and two teachers dead.
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With the school year around the corner and safety foremost on administrators’ minds, Martin discussed what Rigby has done to prevent violence, protect students, and heal a community in the wake of a shooting that left indelible marks.
“It was hell in all honesty,” he said of the shooting. “But if we can help another district to avoid that, it’s worth sharing.”
The shooting sparked change in Jefferson County
Another incident, which also occurred last school year, contributed to change in Jefferson County. In September, a second student brought a gun to Rigby Middle School.
“We thought the first one was bad, try doing that to your community twice,” Martin said. “That’s when all hell broke loose for us from a community level.”
One similarity from both incidents stood out: both students brought guns to the school in backpacks. That drove Martin to make a decision that he said has been his most unpopular — banning backpacks.
Students could still bring guns to school in other ways, but Martin hoped to make it more difficult. Plus, he didn’t want other students to become anxious as they sat in class looking at backpacks and wondering what was in them.
Kids responded by bringing their books to school in creative ways — using sleds or shopping carts instead. The backpack ban even made national news.
Community outcry prompted the district to switch to clear backpacks.
“It doesn’t fix everything … but it reduces student anxiety,” Martin said.
The district has made other changes, too. Rigby Middle School’s assistant principal, Whitney Wagoner, doubles as a student safety coordinator. Wagoner has helped develop initiatives like Dads on Duty and Hope Squad, a peer support program that empowers kids to help kids.
But Martin said the best thing the district has done is create a multi-disciplinary threat team – which includes juvenile probation officers, local law enforcement, mental health agencies, counselors, and administrators. The team meets weekly to discuss students and “put puzzle pieces together.”
After a shooting, investigations usually show that a variety of people knew a little bit about the shooter, but they hadn’t connected those pieces to see the whole picture, Martin said. The team meetings are an effort to change that and “get ahead of things.” The hope is to identify kids who need counseling or interventions to stop issues before they become tragedies.
More school resource officers and deputized staff help the effort
Since the shooting, the district has added two more school resource officers for a total of four who work in schools. The day of the shooting, the SRO who usually works at the middle school was gone, and the other SRO was not on site at the time of the incident.
The district also has three staff members who are deputized and carry concealed weapons at their schools. Bryan Lords, the principal at Rigby High School, is one of them.
“We’ve got 2,100 students at our high school,” he said. “One SRO is not enough.”
In the event of a shooting, deputized administrators or teachers “become law enforcement at that moment,” he said.
Lords became deputized in 2018 after seeing similar programs in out-of-state districts where he’d worked. He went through a 16-week training program and spends 120 hours a year re-certifying.
The day of the Rigby shooting, he grabbed his gun and went to help. He supervised the handcuffed shooter so another officer could help a wounded student.
Lords stressed that he already had a relationship with local law enforcement officers — otherwise, running onto campus with a gun during a shooting would be a bad idea. But, he added, the best way to prevent shootings is to form relationships with kids and to talk to them.
“If one adult cares, they could be the person who helps minimize a shooting,” he said, giving the example of the Rigby teacher who hugged and disarmed the shooter.
Communication and reunification are key
“Shootings are usually over before law enforcement gets there,” Martin told administrators Wednesday. “You are the first responders.”
When he arrived on scene of the May 2021 shooting, a victim was on the sidewalk and a teacher was already disarming the shooter. An officer arrested the shooter, and shortly after that parents started arriving.
Martin advised administrators to “be the calm in the chaos,” and that “communication is key.”
Martin notified the victims’ parents, then sent out a mass communication telling parents that if they hadn’t been contacted, their student was okay.
But community members were also getting misinformation from their students or social media, which was hard to manage.
Communicating with teachers and other schools proved difficult as well. For example, Martin inadvertently left the high school on lockdown for too long and some classes were starting to get ready to use their emergency buckets as toilets.
The reunification process was also chaotic. Martin urged schools to practice that process and have a plan in place. He also added items to his district’s emergency supply cache — games for students to play while waiting for their parents, reunification cards for families to fill out when they pick up a student, bullhorns and extra batteries, snacks and identification lanyards for volunteers.
Volunteers come out of the woodwork to help during crises like this, and Martin urged administrators to appoint someone to coordinate efforts because the offers to help — while appreciated — can be overwhelming.
Martin also described weathering a storm of media members from across the country who relentlessly pushed for information.
And he urged district offices to take as much off the plate of the affected school as possible in terms of managing parents, communicating with the community, or even cleaning up blood.
But even once students are home safe and school has resumed, the work is far from over.
The district renewed its focus on mental health and active-shooter drills
The shooting created ripples of trauma throughout the community, Martin said. “Recovery begins when the event ends, and I don’t know when recovery ends because we’re not there yet.”
When school resumed in May 2021, the district brought in counselors, therapy dogs, and additional substitutes in case teachers couldn’t finish the day.
Richard Howard, the principal at Rigby Middle School, said that for the first six months after the shooting, some students were especially sensitive. Even just hearing the word “gun” could trigger a stress response and interrupt learning.
One teacher asked to teach half days, and the district lost three to four staff members because of the shooting.
“Mental health is real,” Martin said. “Honestly, that’s where we’re lacking. That’s got to be foremost.”
And sometimes mental health priorities conflict with the need for practicing safety protocols.
The district will be conducting an active shooter drill in a few weeks, Martin said, and he is worried about the effect it will have. “That scares me because it will reopen wounds, but it’s something we have to do.”
In the past, the district has trained teachers to lock the doors and hide themselves and their students during active shooter drills. This year, that will change. The district will be implementing ALICE training, which gives teachers response options like barricading doors, breaking windows, and using alternative escape routes.
“We are not going to just lock doors and hope,” he said. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/superintendent-reflects-on-school-shooting-it-was-hell-in-all-honesty/article_cae50786-1428-11ed-aa16-03bb6a0637b5.html | 2022-08-07T18:16:29 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/superintendent-reflects-on-school-shooting-it-was-hell-in-all-honesty/article_cae50786-1428-11ed-aa16-03bb6a0637b5.html |
By the end of day one of the Mongol Derby, Jackson competitor, Deidre Griffith, finished last behind 46 riders. Eight days later, she, alongside her partner, were the first to cross the line.
The Mongol Derby is an annual horse race since 2009 that aims to recreate Genghis Khan’s horse messenger system of 1224. It tests endurance of competitors who ride through the Mongolian Steppe. The path stretches over 1,000 km, or around 621 miles, and often lasts over the course of eight to 10 days, making it the longest horse race in the world.
July 23 marked the race’s return after a two year break brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was the most incredible feeling of accomplishment,” Griffith said when asked about reaching the end. “Two and a half years I’ve spent preparing for this and it all paid off. I would have been happy to finish at all, but to win was beyond belief.”
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With checkpoints scattered throughout the course, horses are changed about every 20 miles while riders often race up to 125 miles a day. Additionally, competitors take the phrase “rain or shine” very literally. Riders stay in the saddle during whatever weather the day presents, and the same goes for traveling through Mongolian Steppe. The landscape of the course ranges from “giant sand dunes to freezing mountain passes,” a press release from the Mongol Derby wrote.
“I’ve never competed in any other sort of horse race,” Griffith added. “Signing up for this race seemed like an incredible way to combine horseback travel, mental and physical challenge, and getting to see Mongolia.”
Originally from California, Griffith began riding before she could remember, she said. She started riding English at a pony club, then began packing horses and riding Western when she turned 14. A job she’s been doing ever since. After studying Equine Science at California State University, Griffith moved out to Jackson, where she’s been since.
Competitors of the race hailed from 10 different nations. Willemien Jooste, the other competitor who crossed the line with Griffith, represented South Africa.
“It feels like a huge honor to represent Wyoming in this race. I think people underestimate life in Wyoming and the toughness it takes just to live here year-round,” Griffith said. “Also coming from Jackson, I had such a huge network of extreme athletes to give me their input in my preparation. From ultra-runners, to big mountain skiers, cowboys and hunters I got to draw on such a wealth of knowledge during my prep.”
Griffith's victory also serves as the second Wyoming win in the Mongol Derby in a row, with 70-year-old Bob Long taking first during the 2019 event.
The sponsorships and support grew for Griffith throughout the race goes towards the St. John’s Health foundation in Jackson, specifically a new Parental Mental Wellness Program for new mothers.
So far, over $100,000 has been raised for the foundation.
“We created a parental mental wellness program that helps new parents get access to mental healthcare after they have their children,” Griffith added. “I struggled with postpartum depression after both of my kids and it was really important to me to help put systems in place that made accessing mental healthcare much easier and more affordable.”
Her girls, ages five and six, were part of the reason Griffith first found herself signing up for the race. It gave her a way to show her kids that whatever you set your mind to, you can reach, she said.
“Set big crazy goals,” she added. “They’re worth it.”
More information about the Parental Mental Wellness Program and Griffith’s experiences can be found at https://deirdresmongolderby2021.com/take-action | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/wyoming-rider-wins-worldwide-horse-race/article_f7f0e4b6-14f0-11ed-8406-3f94ba2b879e.html | 2022-08-07T18:19:31 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/wyoming-rider-wins-worldwide-horse-race/article_f7f0e4b6-14f0-11ed-8406-3f94ba2b879e.html |
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COVID-19 in NJ
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state
New positive cases: 2,186
New deaths: 2
Total positive cases: 2,232,631
Total number of deaths: 31,242
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,164,509*
Rate of transmission: 0.95
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 62,803 cases, 964 deaths, 381,275 doses administered*
Cape May: 12,456 cases, 266 deaths, 134,641 doses administered*
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Cumberland: 37,226 cases, 581 deaths, 187,106 doses administered*
Ocean: 152,245 cases, 2,884 deaths, 704,347 doses administered*
Figures as of 1:45 p.m. Aug. 7 (*vaccination totals last updated Friday) | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-100-new-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths-rate/article_a625650e-167a-11ed-88d9-7bcc50b82138.html | 2022-08-07T18:33:19 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-100-new-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths-rate/article_a625650e-167a-11ed-88d9-7bcc50b82138.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — If you've passed the Absecon Lighthouse in the Inlet recently and wondered what's with all the dinosaurs, the answer is the LuminoCity Dino Safari.
The LuminoCity Dino Safari is a pre-historic themed immersive experience that turns life-sized dinosaurs and plant-life into technicolored light sculptures.
The first of its kind exhibition opened up July 22 and wraps up Sept. 5. It is sponsored by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and Stockton University's Noyes Museum of Art.
"We had the idea of doing a dinosaur event but we would like to do something different, so we came up to create a dinosaur safari with our handmade light sculptures," said a representative for LuminoCity, a multimedia entertainment company that creates multidimensional exhibits across the country.
Some of the other light sculpture exhibits the company puts on from June to January are it's Christmas and Halloween themed attractions.
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Located on South Vermont Avenue, The Dino Safari has over 30 lifelike Tyrannosaurs Rexes, Velociraptors, Triceratops, and other dinosaurs to see, with a little educational part near many of the attractions so people could learn more. The event also has numerous light up Jurassic-inspired sculptures made of an assortment of lights, metals, and fabrics to add to it's creativity.
Evan Hagan, 6, didn't need to read the educational tidbits the exhibit had since he's a dinosaur aficionado, said parents Eric Hagan and Chris Santarpio, from Brigantine.
"That's not a baby T-Rex, that's a Velociraptor," said Evan Hagan as he pointed out the difference between the tiny replicated Velociraptor on top of the true-to-size, 13 foot T-Rex sculpture that was there to show how ginormous the Tyrannosaurus Rex was compared to other dinosaurs.
Evan Hagan said their son is a "dinosaur expert," and likes to read a lot about dinosaurs. Taking him to the LuminoCity Dino Safari after the exhibit caught their attention while driving back from their son's birthday dinner at Serendipty in the Ocean Casino and Resort was a no-brainer.
"I think more things like this would be great in the city," said Santarpio about the dinosaur safari. He was quite shocked by the number of people that were at the exhibit on a recent weekday evening in the Inlet that he doesn't frequent often, but has been more recently due to newer attractions like North Beach Mini Golf and the arcade at the Showboat Hotel. That night, there were at least 50 people visiting the display.
The exhibit was broken down into five different parts — the Tropical Jungle, Fantasy Mushroom Forest, Piranha Flower Valley, Ancient Glaciers and Desert Land.
In the Piranha Flower Valley surrounded by fluorescent plants, orange glowing embryo sculptures and baby Oviraptors popping out of their eggs, Walt and Sherry Steffy, from Ventnor, watched their grandnephew, Marcelo Calderon, 4, enjoy himself as he happily giggled while pointing at the unique, lit attractions.
"I think this is great. It's fascinating and they really did an awesome job," said Sherry Steffy about the dinosaur safari's uniqueness.
Sherry Steffy said she decided to bring her grandnephew to the exhibit after she rode by it on her bike recently while it was still being built.
"I definitely think the city needs more events like this. It brings family together, and it brings a whole new generation down," said Sherry Steffy.
"Our kids are older and when they come down, they like to do the indoor go kart tracks at the Showboat, so this was really cool," Walt Steffy said about the new attractions in the Inlet that are designed for visitors of all ages. "It makes for more family fun."
The LuminoCity Dino Safari on 35 S. Vermont Ave. is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Sept. 5. For more information and tickets, visit www.luminocityfestival.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/prehistoric-safari-lights-up-atlantic-citys-s-vermont-avenue/article_22feccf0-0f82-11ed-a2d1-336b4059b75e.html | 2022-08-07T18:33:25 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/prehistoric-safari-lights-up-atlantic-citys-s-vermont-avenue/article_22feccf0-0f82-11ed-a2d1-336b4059b75e.html |
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Janice Bluestein Longone, who is credited with collecting thousands of items chronicling the culinary history of the United States, including cookbooks, menus, advertisements and diaries, has died at age 89.
Longone’s collection formed the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where her husband, Daniel T. Longone, was a chemistry professor.
Longone said that she believed the collection showed how American agriculture and culinary practices defined regional customs and traditions. Her collection included cookbooks from the 1800s and early 1900s called “charity cookbooks” that were sold as fundraisers and immigrant cookbooks.
“Our hope is we have gathered materials that offer researchers access into a new way of looking at American history,” she said in a 2010 University of Michigan article. “That could be the rethinking of the role of women, who were publishing more than 150 years ago charity cookbooks, which often reflected the pressing issues of the day, or simply, the impact of refrigeration on American tastes and lifestyles.”
The collection included early U.S. cookbooks, such as one printed in 1796, one published by an African American woman in 1866 and a Jewish cookbook published in America in 1871, according to the university.
Longone’s activities as a culinary historian included being a founding member of the American Institute of Wine and Food, an author of entries for “The Oxford Companion to Food,” and hosting the National Public Radio show “Adventures in Gastronomy” in the 1970s. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/janice-longone-chronicler-of-us-culinary-history-dies/2022/08/07/d1bbd380-167d-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html | 2022-08-07T18:35:11 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/janice-longone-chronicler-of-us-culinary-history-dies/2022/08/07/d1bbd380-167d-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday said its deputies and hostage negotiators spent that morning coming to a peaceful resolution of a domestic disturbance in a resort not far from Lake Buena Vista.
Deputies responded at 5:08 a.m. to Grand Beach by Diamond Resorts in the 8300 block of Lake Bryan Beach Blvd., where they learned a man was in a room with a small child and refused to come out, according to a news release.
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Hostage negotiators worked for more than eight hours speaking with the man, what led him to eventually surrender peacefully, the release stated.
The man — who deputies said was unarmed — was taken into custody and the child was said to be safe and unharmed.
No further information would be provided Sunday, the sheriff’s office said.
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Coos County made major moves within the Public Works Department on Tuesday as county commissioners chose a new department director and moved parks into a standalone department.
Commissioners John Sweet and Bob Main voted to hire Paul Slater as the public works director to replace John Rowe. Commissioner Melissa Cribbins was absent from the meeting.
Main and Sweet also voted to start Slater at step 5 in the payroll system to give him a raise. He was previously the assistant road-master, a position he held for the last four years.
With the decision to promote Slater, the two commissioners also voted to move the parks department out of public works, reinstating it as a standalone department.
Sweet explained that in 2019, commissioners moved the parks under public works, with Rowe overseeing both departments. With Rowe retiring, commissioners decided to make the parks department stand alone, and voted to post a position for parks director.
"We figure Paul had his hands full with roads, solid waste and some other things we had going on and had little time for parks," Sweet said. "In some future time, perhaps we will go back and consider putting parks back into public works."
The two commissioners also voted unanimously to adopt a new UTV/ATV policy for the county. The policy will only be enforced for county employees and is a move to reduce the risk the county faces when employees us UTVs or ATVs for county business.
“We've had some very serious incidents with UTVs and ATVs, so I think this is good to have a policy," Sweet said.
The policy mandates certain safety steps required before county employees can use the vehicles for work. The steps include items like inspecting the vehicle before getting on it and using a helmet when riding.
Sweet raised some concerns about the policy in regards to the county fair, where employees regularly use ATVs to move around the ground. He said the fair employees make many, short trips during the fair and said the policy of inspecting the vehicle before every ride could be difficult for them. Instead, Sweet suggested making the inspections once a day. He also questioned the need for helmets in the shorter, slower rides.
The county is currently facing a lawsuit after an incident where someone was injured riding a UTV without a helmet.
Main said his biggest concern was with the sheriff’s department.
“I was getting a hold of the sheriff's office because I didn't know if they were consulted,” Main said. “They go through extensive training for their UTVs and ATVs."
Capt. Gabriel Fabrizio told commissioners the sheriff’s department has its own policies. Under the new policy, if the sheriff’s policy is stricter than the county policy, no changes would be needed,
"Is there a certain classification of helmet? There's all kinds of helmets and hundreds and hundreds of riders," Main said.
After the discussion, commissioners voted to implement the policy. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/commissioners-make-big-changes-to-public-works-department/article_8d785b9e-1371-11ed-a0ba-c3f07dbc6873.html | 2022-08-07T18:45:52 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/commissioners-make-big-changes-to-public-works-department/article_8d785b9e-1371-11ed-a0ba-c3f07dbc6873.html |
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will award about 600 degrees in commencement ceremonies Saturday.
The 9 a.m. ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena will include undergraduate and graduate students.
Susan M. Swearer, Willa Cather professor and chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at UNL, will deliver the commencement address.
As a licensed psychologist, Swearer's work has been featured on "CBS Sunday Morning," the White House Bullying Prevention Conference and Harvard University.
No tickets are required for the ceremony and attendees may sit in any non-reserved seats other than on the main floor.
Graduates and guests are reminded that some streets in the Haymarket near Pinnacle Bank Arena will be closed on the morning of the ceremony for the weekly farmers market. Parking in garages near the arena can best be accessed from Arena Drive using N Street or Salt Creek Roadway from 10th Street or Antelope Valley Parkway.
Evelyn Mejia is a news intern and current sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She covers breaking news and writes feature stories about her community.
Officials said the delay of the start date will not extend the school year for Robinson students, who instead will attend school several minutes longer each day.
An increase to his base pay, a performance bonus and second deferred compensation package could make NU President Ted Carter among the highest paid presidents in the Big Ten Conference.
Students, faculty and staff at UNL will continue to have access to free saliva-based PCR testing Sunday through Friday outside the Nebraska Union as well as the East Union.
The Nebraska agreed to hire a consultant to examine the process for writing academic content standards — a process that yielded controversial health-education standards.
While work obviously remains, officials are clear on this point: Students will be walking the halls of Lincoln Northwest next month. What they'll find is a building defined by collaborative, open-concept spaces.
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The Roaming Wedge mobile cheese shop has been bringing the gouda stuff all the whey around the Region.
"It's the first of its kind in the United States," owner Nick Hoehn said. "They're all over Europe. They're on every corner in France and Germany. I found out brick-and-mortar was crazy expensive so I decided to take the food truck route and I never looked back. It's fun. People do double-takes and say that's the coolest thing I've ever seen."
The Roaming Wedge sells artisan cheeses from Wisconsin, Vermont and around the world. It makes regular stops from 3-8 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Cedar Lake Farmers Market and from 4-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Dyer Community Market.
Hoehn is an Army veteran and former bartender who cut his teeth at the cheese counter at the Schererville Whole Foods.
"I was always a chef and a fat guy loving food," he said. "Eight or nine years ago I was at Binny's and got my first taste of Cahill's Irish Cheddar infused with porter. I thought, 'holy crap, I didn't think cheese could taste like that.'"
He's worked for years at the Whole Foods cheese counter, which took him "down the rabbit hole of cheese." He became a buyer and has gotten training in Vermont, Holland and from the University of Wisconsin Center of Dairy Research.
He became a certified cheese professional through the American Cheese Society. Hoehn had to pass a 300-question test after a solid two years of study.
"It takes two in a half months to grade," he said. "I spent the whole time checking email and opened the email with my eyes half closed. When it said 'congrats, you passed, you're a certified cheese professional,' I could finally breathe a sigh of relief. It was very intense."
He got Certified Cheese Professional training at the renowned Murray's Cheese shop in New York City, where he learned from experienced cheesemongers.
"They rolled out the red carpet for us when they didn't have to," he said.
He's a student of cheese, constantly studying and striving to learn more.
"I believe a cheesemonger should know everything about cheese and put the best possible product out there," he said. "You need to learn what's on the market and take time to show people what cheese should taste like. I try to cater to their tastes, whether they like it stronger or milder. If you pay $20 for cheese, give me money and don't like it, you'll never come back. If you're treated the way you should be treated, you're a customer for life."
Before launching the Roaming Wedge about a year ago, he talked with a friend at craft breweries about buying a 16-foot-long trailer and opening a mobile cheese shop.
"He said that sounds cool," he said. "We kept talking about more and more ideas."
He typically sells about 20 to 30 cheeses at a time.
"If I'm going to have a cheese shop, I can't have three cheeses. That's boring," he said. "I figure 20 to 30 is a good enough variety. That way people can get something different every time."
The Roaming Wedge consistently stocks cheese from some creameries such as Widmer's Cheese Cellars in Wisconsin and Uplands Cheese's Pleasant Ridge Reserves, one of only two cheeses it makes.
"He believes his product speaks for itself, which is really cool," he said. "One of my heroes is Anne Saxelby, who believed in American artisan cheeses and that are so many great American producers from small dairy farms. There are generational farmers who should get the spotlight. Not all the great cheese comes from Italy, France or Spain."
He also sells a variety of crackers, jams, honey and meats. He tries to stock unique hard-to-find items and is for instance the only Midwestern distributor of a cracker company from Portland, Maine.
"Cheese is the main star," he said. "I was just at a trade show where I just kept racking up orders from distributors. I thought everybody is going to love this or I want everybody should try this. Then I realized I could just order more later."
The Roaming Wedge draws people in at farmers markets and special events with free samples.
"I want to make sure you like it before you buy it," he said. "I give as many free samples as people want to try."
The charcuterie boards are also popular and help build word of mouth.
"People see people walking around munching on cheese and meat and they ask where you got that from," she said. "When you have cheese sitting there in the open windows, it goes over like hotcakes. Everyone loves cheese. People make a beeline straight for the window."
He's deeply passionate about cheese.
"To me, it's a dream come true," he said. "I appreciate the craftsmanship of cheese, how phenomenal it is once you taste it. It's just four ingredients: milk, salt remnant and cultures. But skills cheese makers can make it a million different ways with different breeds of cow cultures to get the flavor they want. It's a science. It's a pure art. Cheese has been around for as long as anyone can possibly remember. No one tells me I don't like cheese."
He stocks Indiana cheeses and even collaborated with Tulip Tree Creamery outside Indianapolis on a cheese flavored with Togarashi, a Japanese spice blend with a warming heat that's not super-spicy. He's teamed up with Smugglers Coffee on roasting a coffee with Parmesan rings in the hope of giving it umami, richness and nuttiness.
"It may be the world's first Parmesan Reggiano-infused coffee," he said.
The Roaming Wedge also partners with craft breweries, such as by hosting a Parmesan wheel cracking event at New Oberpfalz in Griffith and doing wine and beer pairing tastings. It often parks outside New Oberpfalz and Wild Rose Brewing in Griffith during the winter months when the markets are closed.
He's collaborated with many friends who have designed his logo of a cheese wedge with wheels, served as his general manager and supplied him with products.
"For me with a small business I want my friends to get involved. I want my buddies to help me get bigger and to help them get bigger," he said. "I like that aspect of lifting each other up."
Hoehn still works a full-time job at Whole Foods but takes the Roaming Wedge around to events across Northwest Indiana and Illinois, like NWI Comic-Con.
"I try to find the good stuff and roam the countryside," he said. "I work to stay informed from my distributors. I follow all the different cheesemakers to learn about the new stuff. I go to trade shows to taste a bunch of cheeses. The trade shows are where all the curd nerds hang out. You can mingle among your people."
He pursues a mission to educate the public.
"People might know cheddar or Colby but not the more artisan cheeses," he said. "They might not have heard about Pleasant Ridge. I want to give cheese novices the education I got and learn about these great cheeses, crackers, nuts, jams and honeys that are being produced all over the country."
His long-term goals are to expand to more markets in Northwest Indiana and Illinois. He also plans to launch a subscription box service in which he mails customers a curated selection of cheese, crackers and jams or honey every month.
Hoehn also plans to set up mini cheese shops in coffee houses and other retail shops around the Region.
"If people get cheese at a market and eat it all, they have to wait another week to get more cheese," he said. "This way they can find the quality cheese I have all the time without opening a super expensive brick-and-mortar store."
Upcoming events include a cheese and coffee tasting at Grindhouse Cafe in October and a November Raclette cheese dinner at New Oberpfalz where the open flame melts the face of the cheese to make it ooey-gooey. He also works with different charities such as the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Toys for Tots and No Kid Hungry.
"I hate being hungry, and I'm sure kids do too," he said.
For more information, find the Roaming Wedge on Facebook and Instagram or email roamingwedge@yahoo.com.
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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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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.
Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
Steelworkers will take home bonus checks of upwards of $14,000 for the three-month period that ended on June 30, U.S. Steel Media Relations Manager Amanda Malkowski said.
The Michigan-based movie theater chain completed the first phase of its two-phase renovation plans to add amenities like faux-leather recliners and brick oven pizza.
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 filed unfair labor practice charges against California-based SOLV Energy and recruiter Aerotek charging they are recruiting workers from outside Indiana for the Mammoth Solar Farm Project and paying them "substantially lower than Indiana standards."
The cost of gas has dipped under $4 a gallon at a few Region gas stations, including BP in Dyer, Murphy USA in Valparaiso, Speedway in Wanatah, Family Express in Hobart and Valparaiso and Sam's Club and Costco in Merrillville as of Monday, according to GasBuddy.com.
Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone.
Historic Maplewood Cemetery Sexton Tom Hawes has been digging up the old Crown Point Mausoleum more than a half century after its demise at the cemetery at 347 Maple Lane. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/roaming-wedge-mobile-cheese-shop-brings-artisan-cheeses-to-the-region/article_e9158728-77d2-57d8-8817-962292f48256.html | 2022-08-07T18:46:42 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/roaming-wedge-mobile-cheese-shop-brings-artisan-cheeses-to-the-region/article_e9158728-77d2-57d8-8817-962292f48256.html |
HOBART — Lake County could provide financial assistance to a sanitary sewer project planned in Hobart.
The city’s Sanitary District and Redevelopment Commission are planning a south side sewer extension, which would add a new trunk sanitary sewer south of 61st Avenue near Colorado Street. The goal is to eventually reach the Ainsworth area with sanitary sewer service.
Mayor Brian Snedecor said Lake County could provide about $3 million toward the project.
“They are interested in providing us assistance with the south side sewer extension,” Snedecor said. “It will either be a four-year or five-year agreement.”
The project is expected to provide multiple benefits. City Engineer Phil Gralik said it could eliminate septic systems by expanding sanitary service to areas where it doesn’t yet exist. The work also could help promote new development.
The City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing Snedecor to enter into an interlocal agreement with Lake County. Snedecor said the matter heads to the Lake County Board of Commissioners, and that panel will decide if the funding will be distributed over four or five years.
“They understand the expansion of the sewer is an important step for our city,” Snedecor said.
That wasn’t the only sanitary sewer issue that went before the council Wednesday.
The panel gave final approval to increase sanitary sewer fees over the next two years to help fund major projects in the city. The average residential sewer bill in Hobart is currently $54.35 per month for about 4,000 gallons of flow. The cost will increase to $60.47 in 2023 and then $66.58 in 2024 for the same usage.
The council also approved a bond issue to finance the $45 million worth of work that will take place. That includes the replacement of Hobart’s main lift station.
The lift station project will increase the facility’s wet weather capacity, and it includes pump and control replacement as well as new electrical systems, transformers, HVAC system, safety improvements, equipment security and other site improvements.
The existing lift station was established in the late 1980s, and facilities of that kind are typically built for about 20 years of service. Officials are concerned there could be an environmental emergency if there is a catastrophic failure at the lift station.
Upcoming work also includes the installation of a 30-inch diameter force main from the lift station to a connection point with the Gary Sanitary District.
The addition of a new force main increases efficiency, allows for better maintenance, reduces risk and reduces pump size and cost, officials said.
Hobart could close on the bond issue by the end of the month, and the lift station work could start in January or February of 2023 and conclude in the winter of 2025.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Lucy's BBQ, Nekter Juice Bar and The Original Steaks & Hoagies opening
Because the lift station is “living on borrowed time,” there are concerns about a catastrophic failure there. If that happens, it could result in an environmental emergency. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/sanitary-improvement-projects-in-the-works/article_8d3016a2-1568-566f-819d-0736cccfd33a.html | 2022-08-07T18:46:45 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/sanitary-improvement-projects-in-the-works/article_8d3016a2-1568-566f-819d-0736cccfd33a.html |
A judge sentenced a 44-year-old Bronx man to seven years in prison after slashing a man's neck outside a mall almost three years ago, prosecutors announced Friday.
Edwin Hernandez was sentenced nearly three months after pleading guilty to second-degree felony assault, Westchester prosecutors said.
The Bronx man had been accused of slashing his victim outside of the White Plains Galleria on Aug. 18, 2019.
Prosecutors alleged Hernandez repeatedly asked the man to "share his cigarette," a request denied. The 44-year-old proceeded to slash the man's neck, leaving him with a laceration that required 29 stitches to close.
The victim had been transported to White Plains Hospital where he received treatment, while Hernandez was picked up and arrested by police a short time later. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-man-gets-7-years-for-slashing-smoker-who-wouldnt-share-cigarette/3813865/ | 2022-08-07T18:53:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-man-gets-7-years-for-slashing-smoker-who-wouldnt-share-cigarette/3813865/ |
Man dies after crashing into parked trailer near 67th Avenue and Baseline Road
Angela Cordoba Perez
Arizona Republic
A man died after crashing into a parked trailer Saturday near 67th Avenue and Baseline Road, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to the area around 8:40 p.m. and found a vehicle that ran into the back of a parked trailer, according to Sgt. Calbert Gillett, a spokesperson with the Sheriff's Ofiice. An unidentified man, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead.
As of Sunday morning, it was unknown if speed or impairment were factors in the crash, Gillett said in an emailed statement.
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Natural gas supplies from Russia to Europe have become increasingly unreliable as the continent joins the US in opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia may have recently reopened its Nord Stream pipeline carrying natural gas to Europe, but limited capacity to 40 percent and has reduced supplies to Germany to 20 percent. That is not enough to meet Europe’s needs, prompting European oil and gas companies to increase their investments in non-Russian assets.
That has companies casting their sights on US shale, particularly the Permian Basin. Bhargavi Gandham, Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, noted that, with successful vaccination drives and easing of COVID-related restrictions, the Permian has surpassed pre-pandemic levels to reach around 5.1 million barrels a day in May of this year. Both Permian crude and natural gas production are expected to continue to increase as global energy demand rebounds from the pandemic and oil prices remain strong. Gandham added that several Permian operators, from Diamondback Energy to Pioneer Natural Resources to Devon Energy ad Chevron plan to ramp up their production and increase their investments. Already in 2022, he said, 15 major operators are planning to spend around $20.2 billion in the Permian, an annual increase of 16 percent over 2021 levels.
Gandham discussed the potential for increased investment in the Permian Basin by email with the Reporter-Telegram.
Q. Oil and gas investment – particularly in the Permian – have been shunned as institutional investors look to move away from fossil fuels. Would the returns being generated by oil companies (lessened as commodity prices ease) bring them back?
A. Not all institutional investors have moved away from fossil fuels. Several well-known financial institutions, such as Citi, Wells Fargo, HSBC, and Bank of America have provided capital for oil and gas in the current year and are likely to continue doing so as long as the sector is profitable. Recently, Citigroup tried to pivot away from fossil fuels – they put forward a proposal to limit their investment to this sector but met with opposition from their own shareholders. This shows that the oil and gas companies will continue to find financers among institutional investors, even if the number is lower than before.
Besides, commodity prices are likely to remain high over the next few quarters due to the Ukraine conflict that has followed the post-COVID energy demand surge globally. Even the EIA expects the US WTI benchmark to average at over $90 in 2023. This would support revenues of oil and gas companies, who have already seen profits skyrocket this year amid high commodity prices. This, in turn, would encourage profit-oriented financial institutions to continue supporting fossil fuels.
Q. Other challenges are supply chain bottlenecks – difficulty obtaining the needed rigs, pipe and sand – and labor shortages. Could increased investment help meet these challenges?
A. Higher investment could reduce supply chain bottlenecks to a certain extent, but some challenges will still persist. A major concern for shale drillers in the US is the shortage of takeaway capacity to transport the crude oil and/or natural gas produced from their wells. New pipelines could take years to build as they might find it difficult to obtain environmental clearances and the regulations vary across different states. This difficulty to quickly expand pipeline capacity could also prevent companies from monetizing associated petroleum gases generated from oil shales. Also, there are state-wide mandates for the volume of gases that can be flared off, which could further limit the production growth in oil shales.
Q. You mention investment in non-Russian assets amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Could these additional investments help bring US crude (including from the Permian) to markets seeking to avoid Russian oil?
A. Yes, that is a possibility. The US has ramped up its exports to Europe, which is shunning Russian oil. For the first time since 2016, US crude exports to Europe have exceeded exports to Asia during January-May 2022. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/European-companies-increasingly-eye-Permian-for-17351461.php | 2022-08-07T18:58:35 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/European-companies-increasingly-eye-Permian-for-17351461.php |
Flood Watch
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Iowa, southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the following counties, in Iowa, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek. In southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona. In Wisconsin, Adams, Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A moist atmosphere combined with training storms will result in a heightened flash flooding potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch
Areas Affected: Allamakee; Chickasaw; Clayton; Fayette; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell; Winneshiek
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Iowa, southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the following counties, in Iowa, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek. In southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona. In Wisconsin, Adams, Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A moist atmosphere combined with training storms will result in a heightened flash flooding potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch
Areas Affected: Blue Earth; Faribault; Freeborn; Martin; Steele; Waseca; Watonwan
.1 to 3 inches of rainfall have fallen over the affected counties overnight, however the stronger rain producing cells have remained in Iowa. An additional 1 to 2 inches are still possible this morning, so isolated flooding is still possible. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the following counties, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, Waseca and Watonwan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of heavy rainfall could produce totals of 2 to 4 inches, leading to the possibility of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch
Areas Affected: Cerro Gordo; Emmet; Hancock; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Winnebago; Worth
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall has already fallen across parts of the watch area and with several rounds of storms still possible across the area through this morning, the threat for flash flooding remains. Total rainfall amounts will exceed 5 inches in some areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/flood-watch-issued-around-the-area-through-monday-after-heavy-rainfall/article_e18b70da-1656-11ed-a6f6-afac6aa043cb.html | 2022-08-07T19:09:59 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/flood-watch-issued-around-the-area-through-monday-after-heavy-rainfall/article_e18b70da-1656-11ed-a6f6-afac6aa043cb.html |
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho — Five men from Burley were taken to a hospital after colliding with a semi-truck in Fremont County Saturday night.
According to the Idaho State Police (ISP), the driver of a Subaru Legacy was traveling westbound on US20 near Milepost 364 when he crossed the center line of the road and struck a semi-truck head on, around 5 p.m.
The Subaru was occupied by the 23-year-old male driver and four other men from Burley, all in their early 20s. The driver and front passenger were wearing their seatbelts but the three passengers in the back seat were not.
All of the occupants from the Subaru were taken to a local hospital by ground ambulance.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 57-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was wearing his seatbelt and did not have to be transported.
Lanes in both directions were blocked for around 2 hours while emergency personnel worked to help the occupants and clear the accident.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing by ISP.
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BOISE, Idaho — Around 1:45 the afternoon of Monday, July 18, a huge plume of thick, black smoke rose above the Boise Bench. A fire fueled by tons of donated clothing and household goods was tearing through the Idaho Youth Ranch distribution center's outside yard on West Irving Street. Over the next several hours and into the next morning firefighters poured 638,000 gallons of water on the fire.
Fire investigators ruled the cause of the fire undetermined. Boise Fire says they were not able to pinpoint a cause because of the amount of water used and because they had to remove items from the area where the fire started in order to put out the flames. Fire investigators did rule out a few potential causes of the fire, including fireworks, battery failure, smoking ash, electrical problems, operating equipment and incendiary.
It is a devastating loss for the Youth Ranch. The fire destroyed everything outside in the yard and smoke damaged everything inside the nearly 100,000 square foot warehouse, meaning it all has to be thrown away. Now Youth Ranch leaders are looking forward to rebuilding the facility and restocking their shelves and racks.
The Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit that offers emergency shelter, residential care, youth and family therapy, job readiness training, adoption services, and more for kids and their families. It relies heavily on its 24 thrift stores around the state for funding for its youth programs and services. The damaged distribution center provides a large chunk of the goods those stores sell.
Youth Ranch CEO Scott Curtis doesn't have an exact figure, but says the loss of donated clothing and household items is in the millions.
The individual Youth Ranch thrift stores have remained open. Curtis says those stores are now able to start taking donations again. That's because Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter has offered the use of its new location on State Street as a temporary warehouse. Curtis also says that will allow them to keep their staff fully employed. He says it will take up to two years to be fully stocked up again in the main warehouse, but they'll be running at full capacity in their stores very soon.
KTVB recently got our first look at the extensive damage. While Scott Curtis showed us around, he talked about that crazy afternoon, the loss they suffered and how they plan to move forward.
You can watch the whole tour and interview by clicking the story above. Excerpts are below.
Doug Petcash: "We see the sprinklers going back here. Why are those still on."
Scott Curtis: "Those have been left on, these 1,200 pound bales of clothing were all ready to be shipped and those created like fire briquettes from this thing. So we've needed to keep making sure no other fire starts out here."
Doug Petcash: "How devastating is this. Have you even been able to calculate how much product you've lost?"
Scott Curtis: "The first thing that impacts the devastation is we've had zero loss of life and no staff members injured as they evacuated. I keep repeating that because it really is an incredible part of this story. The financial devastation is pretty significant. We've lost all the materials out here that burned, but also the smoke because it entered our warehouse in thick clouds, it has actually made everything inside the warehouse not useable. So that a year's worth of inventory I talked about is all lost."
Doug Petcash: "Scott, all of this stuff looks pristine, but you've got to get rid of all of it?"
Scott Curtis: "Yeah. The inspectors came through and tested it and they said all the materials have to go. We can't sell it."
Doug Petcash: "How much is in here?"
Scott Curtis: "From a volume standpoint, I can't tell you. But from a value standpoint, probably a couple million dollars."
Doug Petcash: "It's sad that all of this is gone."
Scott Curtis: "It is sad. And part of what's sad for us is one of the things we love about the Youth Ranch is so many of our communities trust us to reuse their goods. It keeps these goods out of the landfill. It offers them at low prices to people who need them, and people feel good having their stuff reused. So we really feel terrible, and we know people are going to help us build it back up. But also I think it really educates the community on how much their goods are valued and how many ways we have to re-use them."
Doug Petcash: "What is the plan for this location?"
Scott Curtis: "Great question. First thing is the disaster removal. It's the removal of all the material you see that's been burned and all of the removal inside of the buildings. Then there's another inspection of all the facilities to make sure that all of the buildings are structurally sound, and then we get to move in to how do we reopen this and rehab the buildings and also make some improvements for the future."
The fire at the distribution center is certainly a setback, but it happened during what is an exciting time for the Idaho Youth Ranch. Construction has been underway on what will be the nonprofit's new psychiatric residential treatment facility on its property near Middleton in Canyon County. It's called the Residential Center for Healing and Resilience.
As our media partners at the Idaho Press reported, the Idaho Youth Ranch raised $27 million in private funding to build it. It will provide residential treatment to 100 kids a year. It's scheduled to open in the summer of 2023.
On this edition of Viewpoint, we look at the impacts of the fire as well as the services the new facility will offer Idaho kids and the overall mission of the Idaho Youth Ranch.
Viewpoint airs Sunday mornings at 9 o'clock on KTVB.
Idaho Youth Ranch fire aftermath
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A new roundabout intersection at West Twin Peaks Road and North Sandario Road is now open to traffic, according to the town of Marana.
Crews will still be installing solar lights the week of August 15, but they will be working during off-peak hours of traffic and this will have minimal impact on travel.
Construction began in early June and crews worked to complete the roundabout before school starts, which is Monday, Aug. 8, for the Marana Unified School District. The roundabout is north of Marana High School.
The town said roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure because they can substantially reduce serious crashes, as well as improve overall safety and promote lower speeds.
The town said it evaluated many intersection improvements while studying the Twin Peaks-Sandario intersection. The roundabout option was selected due to increased safety and efficiency and lower construction and operating cost. | https://tucson.com/news/local/marana-opens-new-traffic-roundabout/article_0cc8446c-1526-11ed-84f4-5fdfd533d62a.html | 2022-08-07T19:32:03 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/marana-opens-new-traffic-roundabout/article_0cc8446c-1526-11ed-84f4-5fdfd533d62a.html |
In Idaho’s nearly 150 years of history with the lumber industry, the trade has transformed from a wide scattering of communities built and centered around logging and mills, to the more consolidated forestry seen today.
After the forests around the Great Lakes were depleted in the early 1900s, there were two places for the timber industry to turn for materials needed for a swiftly growing America: the South and the Pacific Northwest.
The then-and-now of Idaho’s forest products
Rathdrum, Sandpoint, Kootenai and other towns in North Idaho were founded with logging in mind because of the massive amount of lumber available in the expansive old-growth forests.
The first sawmill in North Idaho was built in 1878 by the U.S. Army, near the Spokane River at what is now Fort Sherman, according to the Museum of North Idaho.
Near Sandpoint in 1900, Humbird Lumber Co. began its venture. Over the next three decades, it grew to three sawmills, owning over 200,000 acres of forest land. When the Great Depression hit the U.S., it took a toll on the lumber industry, and Humbird Lumber Co. was forced to liquidate its assets.
The rest of the 20th Century put the Idaho lumber industry through ups and downs, booms and closures, and consolidation as a means of survival.
Merging and closing is part of the lumber business, e
specially now
The Clearwater Timber Co. began around the same time as Humbird but was incorporated in 1903 into the Potlatch Lumber Co. — well known throughout North Idaho today. PotlatchDeltic is now the largest private landowner in Idaho, with 626,000 acres of timberland.
PotlatchDeltic’s beginnings are rooted on the edges of the Palouse region in the town of Potlatch, where the company built its first sawmill, the world’s largest white pine sawmill until the company closed it in 1983, according to Intermountain Histories.
The closing of sawmills isn’t something left in the previous century.
During the 2008 recession and housing market crash, the lumber industry took a major hit. Many mills were forced to close their doors or limit operations.
In 2006, there were 88 active forest products plants in Idaho, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By 2011, 26 of those were no longer active, and every other plant had a temporary closure between 2007 and 2011.
After recovering from the economic crisis of the late 2000s, the state’s timber industry made a slow comeback. It was still slowly gaining traction by 2013.
Idaho produced 247 million board feet in timber in 2020, according to the Idaho Department of Lands 2020 annual report.
Lack of steady supply hits small communities the hardest
More recently, in 2016, two sawmills along the Clearwater River closed their doors.
TriPro Forest Products had purchased the Konkolville Lumber Co. in Orofino in 2011. It was one of the largest private employers in Clearwater County at the time, as reported by the Lewiston Tribune. But the mill didn’t survive the next decade.
The Orofino mill shut down after a federal judge halted the salvage of timber in the wake of the Johnson Bar Fire. Friends of the Clearwater, a local environmental group, and Idaho Rivers United had sued over the salvage logging project, according to reporting from the Idaho County Free Press. Mike Reggear, resource manager for Tri-Pro Mill at the time of its closure, told the Clearwater Tribune there were roughly 50 jobs lost when the mill shut down.
Around the same time, Blue North in Kamiah approached Idaho Forest Group about buying out its assets and informed over 60 employees that their mill in Kamiah would be shutting down for good due to an unstable supply of lumber.
Small operations closing hasn’t shown a statewide impact yet
However, the decreasing number of sawmills doesn’t mean the lumber industry isn’t contributing to Idaho’s economy.
In 2017, direct employment in Idaho’s forest industry was estimated at 14,090 jobs, according to a 2018 report. That number increased to 16,200 by 2020, according to a 2021 report.
Shawn Keough, a former Idaho state senator and executive director of the Associated Logging Contractors, said employment has remained stable for most of the forest product industry.
The amount of money the forest products industry brings to Idaho didn’t plummet because of mill closures, either. In 2020, more than $3 billion in product sales was brought to the state despite the impacts of COVID-19, according to a 2021 report.
For comparison, Idaho’s inflation-adjusted timber sales in 2011 were about $1.85 billion.
The amount of product being processed remains steady despite pandemic-related supply chain issues as well.
Scott Phillips, policy and communications chief for the Idaho Department of Lands, said the amount of timber being cut hasn’t changed drastically since before the closures of several mills across North Idaho. Instead, he said, it’s being sold to a smaller pool of large purchasers, like Idaho Forest Group and PotlatchDeltic. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-s-lumber-industry-is-more-consolidated-than-ever-and-making-billions-in-sales/article_d95cc573-d779-5fa7-aaf2-f6779dcc57f2.html | 2022-08-07T19:33:00 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-s-lumber-industry-is-more-consolidated-than-ever-and-making-billions-in-sales/article_d95cc573-d779-5fa7-aaf2-f6779dcc57f2.html |
Kendra Knighten, a policy associate with the policy center and the Idaho Asset Building Network, said that organizations like hers were pleased when Congress approved funding for rental assistance and the Idaho Legislature approved funds for use locally.
“With the roll-out of those funds and these brand new programs, we were very interested in ensuring that these programs were accessible and were known about to all of the Idahoans who could be eligible for this assistance,” Knighten said, explaining the impetus for the study.
According to the report, Idaho was in the bottom five states for rental assistance distributed to people who earn 30% or less of the area median income, though people in that bracket are more likely to face eviction. In Idaho, 53% of households in this category received rental assistance, compared to the national average of 65%, the report said.
Through the programs, people earning 80% or less of the area median income could apply for rental assistance. Idaho received a total of $352 million for the program, according to a release about the study.
State and local programs administer the federal funding, according to the policy center’s website. The Idaho Housing and Finance Association distributes the state’s allocations, and the Boise and Ada County housing authorities administer the city and county’s allocations.
More recently, small housing nonprofits have also been given funding to distribute to their clients, but this isn’t reflected in the report, because it was after 2021.
Lower income renters in Idaho are most vulnerable to economic shifts, and have faced rapid increases in rent, as well as inflation costs, Knighten said. These factors can create a “downward spiral of evictions, which are expensive for families and communities,” Knighten said in the release.
“Emergency rental assistance programs have been a critical lifeline to renters over the past two years and these programs are most effective when outreach efforts and application processes are visible and accessible to all eligible households,” Knighten said in the release.
Two factors at play in the success of such a program are visibility and accessibility, Knighten said in an interview.
Visibility happens when every person who is eligible for rental assistance knows it is available and how they can apply, she said. Outreach for programs has included ads online, on billboards, and TV, Knighten said. But it’s not always clear that the ads are reaching people who need it most, she said.
Accessibility relates to any barriers an individual might encounter when they apply. In Idaho, not everybody has internet access, and most rental assistance applications are hosted online, Knighten said. Renters can apply over the phone, but they still need to submit paperwork, which may require access to a printer. And renters with disabilities may have difficulty navigating the application process, she said.
Knighten said that demographic data about who is receiving funding could help agencies tailor outreach to communities that are eligible for funding but are not getting it, she said.
Erin Banks Rusby is a reporter with the Idaho Press. She covers Canyon County, including agriculture, education, and government. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/low-income-idahoan-renters-received-less-assistance-in-2021-than-in-other-states/article_acfd2e5b-4159-591f-9291-16999ec8aa51.html | 2022-08-07T19:33:06 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/low-income-idahoan-renters-received-less-assistance-in-2021-than-in-other-states/article_acfd2e5b-4159-591f-9291-16999ec8aa51.html |
MAINE, USA — Much like Maine, New Hampshire courts are struggling to find enough lawyers to represent the state’s poor against criminal charges.
Nearly 1,000 cases involving defendants in New Hampshire who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer are being continued because state courts are unable to find public defenders, contract counsel or private assigned attorneys to defend them, said Sarah Blodgett, executive director of the New Hampshire Judicial Council.
“This is an unprecedented crisis for us,” Blodgett said.
Maine officials have often looked to New Hampshire as a possible model while considering changes to its indigent public defense system.
New Hampshire is the only state that contracts with a private, non-profit law firm to provide all public defender services, according to the Sixth Amendment Center. Maine, by contrast, is the only state that employs no public defenders, instead relying on many independent court-appointed lawyers to defend children and adults charged with crimes who cannot afford their own attorney.
New Hampshire started a “hold list” of cases in December 2021 after state public defenders reached their maximum caseloads, and contract and private counsel’s workloads hit capacity as well. At times, as many as 2,000 cases had not been assigned a lawyer in the past year. While that number has decreased, it remains at an unacceptable level, Blodgett said.
The chief deputy clerk for the Maine federal courts emailed a plea in late June to lawyers licensed in both Maine and New Hampshire to consider accepting cases in New Hampshire. Blodgett said only one Maine attorney had responded as of mid-July.
Maine courts, too, have seen an increase in open cases, but so far court-appointed attorneys have been found for every case that needs a lawyer at the state’s expense, said Justin Andrus, the executive director of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, or MCILS.
Maine plans to hire its first five public defenders later this year.
Maine has seen the availability of defense attorneys for new indigent case assignments decline — hovering around 200 to 213 lawyers in July. That’s an all-time low, dropping further than the mark that The Maine Monitor reported earlier that month.
In the past, New Hampshire public defenders handled most of the cases for people who could not afford their own lawyers except when there was a conflict. The state’s public defender contract sets a caseload limit of 70 cases per attorney, Blodgett said.
New Hampshire had 67 attorneys leave the public defender offices in the past four years with a cumulative 626.5 years of legal experience between them, according to data provided by Tracy Scavarelli, the director legal services at the New Hampshire Public Defender.
The offices have hired some replacements but have not regained nearly as much experience as it lost.
The state courts have had to assign more cases to contract counsel and private attorneys, Blodgett said. There were 425 cases given to assigned counsel between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. That number more than tripled to 1,388 cases going to assigned counsel the following fiscal year.
Scavarelli said the public defender offices anticipate eliminating the “hold lists” and some county public defender offices have already cleared their backlog.
“We anticipate eliminating the intake reduction plan in all offices once offices are appropriately staffed (based on experience and not merely ‘bodies’) based on average intake and our commitment to maintaining manageable caseloads to ensure clients receive the highest standard of practice,” Scavarelli wrote in an email to the Monitor.
“By reducing intake temporarily, lawyers were able to dedicate their time to a manageable number of clients and responsibilities, which allowed for more timely resolutions. That in turn allowed lawyers to be assigned cases from the hold list,” she added.
MCILS does not enforce limits on the number of cases attorneys can be assigned or accept from the courts. Instead, lawyers can opt-in and -out from receiving assignments to certain cases or courts.
Rob Ruffner said one attorney at his Portland law firm had 79 cases for 49 clients. Most were assigned by the court during a 3½-week stretch after the lawyer returned from leave. Another lawyer has 104 cases and had to stop accepting more a month ago.
“The rate of new assignments is like drinking from a fire hose,” said Ruffner, who stopped taking nearly any court-appointed cases in July 2021.
A limited study of defendants in Aroostook County earlier this year found that some had pending criminal charges and didn’t have an attorney assigned, The Maine Monitor previously reported. All those defendants have since been appointed an attorney.
A proposal from MCILS staff to implement the state’s first caseload limits could further squeeze Maine’s system. MCILS staff have proposed a framework that would assign a point value to every case type and set an annual maximum of points that an attorney can work.
“I hear people say things like, ‘Justin, if you have caseload standards, then people will become maxed out and then as a result people will not have counsel,’ ” Andrus said. “I don’t yet know whether that is true but the reality is that the solution to that problem is not to allow people to maintain constitutionally impermissible caseloads but rather to have more people.”
New Hampshire is contracting attorneys from Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine and the New Hampshire federal public defender panel to try and reduce the backlog of cases needing a lawyer, Blodgett said.
Blodgett said she’s finding that some attorneys aren’t willing to accept the state’s pay, which is $60 an hour; Maine recently increased the hourly rate for court-appointed work to $80 an hour. Blodgett said New Hampshire is having a hard time competing with Maine’s new rate.
The pay gap between Maine and New Hampshire may soon grow even larger.
MCILS’s seven commissioners signaled they will likely endorse another proposed pay increase — this time to $150 an hour — for court-appointed attorneys, and seek approval from the state Legislature to implement the raise next year.
The MCILS staff-proposed budget would cost $62.1 million annually and include two trial-level public defender offices, an appellate public defender and an office dedicated to post-conviction reviews. Commissioners will vote in August whether to support MCILS staff recommendations to fund the projects.
Pay and benefits have repeatedly been identified as key areas to bring new attorneys into Maine’s public defense system as MCILS struggled to attract and retain lawyers.
“I believe that if I were permitted to pay an appropriate rate to counsel and if I were permitted to hire an appropriate number of counsel, at the appropriate salary and with appropriate support, that I would have the people I need to ensure that consumers of indigent legal services have the lawyers they need,” Andrus said.
“Am I confident I can get those people today? No. I am not confident I can get those people because the key to attracting and retaining those people lies outside my power,” Andrus added.
State lawmakers have supported MCILS’s new budget initiatives in recent years, but the projects have failed to garner support from Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, or make it into her proposed budget. Many of the MCILS initiatives have also not been funded in the Legislature’s budget despite overwhelming support in a legislative committee.
Whether Maine changes to a public defender system that more closely resembles New Hampshire or takes another path completely isn’t the issue, said Bob Cummins, a criminal defense lawyer with six decades of experience. He resigned as a MCILS commissioner earlier this year because he perceived inaction by the executive and legislative branches of Maine’s government to reform the public defense system.
“It’s not the structure of the system, it’s the fact that there’s not enough lawyers. Whether it’s New Hampshire, Massachusetts or anywhere else. Here’s what we have to come to grips with — People that are charged with a crime are entitled to be represented by competent counsel,” Cummins said. “That’s it. So, if we don’t do that and we don’t create the system that accomplishes that, then we’re violating the Constitution and that’s what’s happened in this state.”
This story was originally published by The Maine Monitor. The Maine Monitor is a local journalism product published by The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a nonpartisan and nonprofit civic news organization. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/like-maine-new-hampshire-in-unprecedented-crisis-with-number-of-cases-pending-without-an-attorney-backlog-court-system-public-defender/97-96a6db5d-7ef8-47be-b333-95390048ca7b | 2022-08-07T19:34:54 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/like-maine-new-hampshire-in-unprecedented-crisis-with-number-of-cases-pending-without-an-attorney-backlog-court-system-public-defender/97-96a6db5d-7ef8-47be-b333-95390048ca7b |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are on the scene of a shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta Sunday afternoon.
It happened at 1314 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, not far from the Bankhead MARTA station and the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry. The address points to the Parkside at Quarry Yards apartments.
Around 2 p.m., police told 11Alive the scene was still active and that they'd provide more details as they became available.
It is unknown if any suspects are in custody, the condition of the victim or the exact location. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/donald-lee-hollowell-parkway-shooting-parkside-apartments/85-7d07bc59-4961-475c-871c-f012b1871d14 | 2022-08-07T20:04:11 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/donald-lee-hollowell-parkway-shooting-parkside-apartments/85-7d07bc59-4961-475c-871c-f012b1871d14 |
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two men are behind bars after a child pornography investigation led authorities to their home -- only to discover the alleged subjects were their adoptive children.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, said on July 27, they executed a search warrant at a home in unincorporated Loganville in reference to a man downloading child sexual abuse material.
That man told authorities he was getting the material from another person in the county who was producing it with at least one child who lived in the home, the Walton County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Working alongside the Division of Family and Child Services, deputies executed a search warrant at the home in Oxford where they were able to safely take two boys into custody and arrest their adoptive fathers.
"During the execution of the search warrant, evidence that both adult males -- the adoptive fathers of the sibling pair residing in the home -- were engaging in sexually abusive acts and video documenting this abuse," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
The two men, who 11Alive is not naming in order to protect the identity of the children, were booked with charges pending for aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children.
While thanking the multiple agencies who assisted them in rescuing the two children, the sheriff's office said the case is still open and it is an ongoing investigation. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fathers-arrested-sexual-abuse-adoptive-children/85-fc643d9c-aa87-4f0a-846a-6c3447b58364 | 2022-08-07T20:04:17 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fathers-arrested-sexual-abuse-adoptive-children/85-fc643d9c-aa87-4f0a-846a-6c3447b58364 |
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Thousands of students across the Tampa Bay area are set to go back to school this week. For Hillsborough County schools, the first day back is Wednesday, however, the district is still facing staffing issues.
“We do face challenges trying to win the talent war. We have 680 instructional vacancies," said Hillsborough County School superintendent Addison Davis.
Teacher advocacy groups say teachers are leaving the profession daily for a variety of reasons.
"I just spoke to an educator from Hillsborough, to a teacher, she had just gone through her entire bachelor program ... all she wanted to do was be a teacher, she left at nine weeks, and she went to work at a car rental," said Angela Wynn with Support Our Schools.
Superintendent Davis says part of the problem is Hillsborough County schools are struggling to stay competitive when it comes to pay.
"We have to be able to properly compensate all of our employees, especially our teachers our support staff,” He said.
A property tax increase is up for a vote on Aug. 23rd, the approximately 146 million dollars generated annually would increase salaries for teachers and staff while also expanding art, music and physical education programs. Davis says it’s the only way they can keep up with surrounding counties.
"We’ve got to be able to look through the lens of equity and we’ve got to be able to have the same salary schedule and compensation packages that surrounding counties do," he said. "This is an opportunity to keep and retain our best and brightest."
According to the school district, it could enhance the average instructional salary by $4,000 and the average non-instructional salary by $2,000.
The proposed tax would demand an additional dollar for every $1,000 of real estate value for people who live in Hillsborough County.
In other words, if a home is assessed at $200,000, the property owner pays $200 after Florida's Homestead Exemption is applied.
In the meantime, the district is having to make some adjustments to make sure the year starts as smoothly as possible
“We deployed close to 300 district staff into our classrooms, so we’re going to be able to fill the majority of our vacancies and our teachers continue to step up and cover classrooms during their planning periods, to make certain instruction continues to be seamless,” said Davis. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hillsborough-county-schools-job-openings-new-school-year/67-dbbb0e73-28bc-496b-b432-7264e221260c | 2022-08-07T20:07:16 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hillsborough-county-schools-job-openings-new-school-year/67-dbbb0e73-28bc-496b-b432-7264e221260c |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — As part of Multifest, there was a basketball clinic with Tamar Slay, a former NBA player and Marshall University assistant basketball coach.
The “1st Annual Slay Basketball Clinic” was on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
Kids learned how to shoot, dribble and pass along with other essential sports tips. Each clinic group had athletes who were beginners, intermediate and advanced. Multifest organizers say training in groups offers competitive opportunities to assist people to gain rapid improvement and transfer their skills to real gameplay.
Multifest continues on Sunday night with the planned headliner “Chingy.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/former-nba-player-tamar-slay-dribbles-with-charleston-athletes-for-multifest/ | 2022-08-07T20:07:32 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/former-nba-player-tamar-slay-dribbles-with-charleston-athletes-for-multifest/ |
This Pleasant Prairie Police squad car dashboard camera shows a wayward vintage fire truck and several members of a Crystal Lake, Ill.- parade band on Green Bay Road Aug. 3, 2022. The driver, who was later observed at a local hospital for a medical condition, apparently took a wrong turn into Wisconsin.
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This Pleasant Prairie Police squad car dashboard camera shows a wayward vintage fire truck and several members of a Crystal Lake, Ill.- parade band on Green Bay Road Aug. 3, 2022. The driver, who was later observed at a local hospital for a medical condition, apparently took a wrong turn into Wisconsin.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – Members of a band participating in a parade in northern Illinois last week were stuck atop a vintage fire truck as the driver apparently took a wrong turn into the village, according to police.
The village’s dispatch center received a call at 12:19 p.m. on Wednesday about a suspicious vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) from 128th Street, according to police.
The caller indicate that the truck had several people seated on top of the vehicle and police officers who converged on the area observed the unusual site, according to the department’s social media post.
The men said they were members of the “Sinful Saints Band” of Crystal Lake, Ill., and had just participated in a “Founders Day Parade” while riding atop the truck. However, according to the report, the driver made a wrong turn, and instead of returning to the disassembly point, the vehicle continued north into Wisconsin.
The band members apparently could not get the driver’s attention to alert him he was traveling in the wrong direction and they were still atop the truck, police said.
When the officers finally stopped the wayward engine, the band was transported to the police department where they met with officers. Police said the men enjoyed refreshments while awaiting alternate transportation back to Illinois.
Village rescue personnel transported the truck driver to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital where he was observed for an apparent medical condition. The truck remained parked at the village's law enforcement center on Sunday until it could be retrieved, according to police.
WATCH NOW: Scenes from Kenosha's 2022 Civic Veterans Parade on July 3
The man who was killed Wednesday, July 20, in a traffic crash outside Burlington has been identified as 38-year-old Bruce Wardell Jr. of the Burlington area, according to the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This Pleasant Prairie Police squad car dashboard camera shows a wayward vintage fire truck and several members of a Crystal Lake, Ill.- parade band on Green Bay Road Aug. 3, 2022. The driver, who was later observed at a local hospital for a medical condition, apparently took a wrong turn into Wisconsin.
This Pleasant Prairie Police squad car dashboard camera shows a wayward vintage fire truck and several members of a Crystal Lake, Ill.- parade band on Green Bay Road Aug. 3, 2022. The driver, who was later observed at a local hospital for a medical condition, apparently took a wrong turn into Wisconsin. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/pleasant-prairie-police-pull-over-wayward-vintage-fire-truck-with-illinois-parade-band-members-stuck/article_b905b60e-167c-11ed-9c34-ebefd408974a.html | 2022-08-07T20:11:35 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/pleasant-prairie-police-pull-over-wayward-vintage-fire-truck-with-illinois-parade-band-members-stuck/article_b905b60e-167c-11ed-9c34-ebefd408974a.html |
The Kenosha County Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will host a pair of public listening sessions the next two Wednesdays as it seeks feedback on racial and ethnic inequities and systemic disparities in law enforcement in Kenosha County.
These sessions will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Entrance D; and Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Kenosha County Center at highways 45 and 50 in Bristol. Both will run from 6 to 8 p.m.
Speakers will be limited to 3-5 minutes based on the number of attendees. Attendees should remember that these are listening sessions and the commissioners will not be addressing speakers or comments.
Established in 2021, the commission's mission is to realize greater racial and ethnic equity and dismantle racism in Kenosha County through research, education, and ongoing review of current policies and procedures so as to implement transformative ideas born of research, collaboration, and community engagement.
It’s time to recognize the three political parties in America today: Democrats, Republicans and Banana Republicans.
Democrats believe in representative democracy. They support the right of all eligible Americans to vote in free and fair elections, and they believe in making it easy for them to do so. Finally, they believe that once all votes have been counted and certified, the winner is the legitimately elected representative of their constituents.
Republicans also believe in the representative form of democracy enshrined in the Constitution. But the number of Republicans in office today who truly adhere to the ideals of the party of Abraham Lincoln is small.
Instead, the party formerly known as Republican Party has morphed into the Banana Republican party of Donald Trump. Banana Republicans don’t believe free and fair elections are possible. They don’t want to make it easy for eligible voters to participate in purportedly rigged elections. Finally, they don’t believe the results of elections are valid unless Banana Republicans are elected.
So in the upcoming elections this fall, voters likely will have to make a choice between a Democrat (D), a Republican (R) or a Banana Republican (BR).
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is disgraceful and corrupt. It didn’t used to be that way. Under the leadership of the late great Shirley Abrahamson, the court was respected as one of the best in the nation, and its opinions were used as a guide by other state supreme courts. It also was open and transparent in its operations, using its rule-making powers in open meetings.
Then we had Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, who will go down as the worst chief justice the court has ever seen. Almost every decision of the current court can be easily predicted. The court’s corrupt right-wing majority decides cases not on the basis of law or reason, but to give the outcome the right-wing Republican majority of the Legislature wants. The recent decision to allow a member of the DNR board to serve an unlimited term is just one example.
The court declared ballot drop boxes illegal, even though nothing in the law states they are. The right-wing majority had to know they were doing former President Donald Trump’s bidding. Roggensack conspired with the Legislature to change the way the court picked the chief justice. She moved the rule-making process into secrecy. The current chief hasn’t shown any more openness.
I hope the people of Wisconsin elect a person of integrity to replace Roggensack.
Anna Halverson, a very good friend of mine, is running for state Assembly. She is a Democrat and effective advocate for change, women's rights, people with disabilities, safe gun laws, a stronger community and Wisconsin where we all can thrive.
As a grassroots organizer who has made change happen, Halverson is a passionate, confident and caring mom who listens to the needs of our community -- because she lives in our community, too. She will bring her strong understanding of how laws work and can sometimes fall short in Wisconsin as our next state representative.
Vote Aug, 9 for Halverson. Register to vote, make a plan to vote, then get out there.
I'm extremely nervous about the recent rightward shift of the U.S. Supreme Court and its recent rulings.
I realized people are most concerned with the right of privacy rulings that may come up in future court rulings. I'm worried that the Supreme Court may go after other rights besides privacy rights.
I'm worried that it may come after people with disabilities. There is no telling which rights they may take away next. That's why we must get out and vote in droves in the August primary and the general election in November. Our rights may just depend on it.
Impaired driving has become an epidemic in Wisconsin. Every year hundreds of people lose their lives due to alcohol-related driver impairment alone.
Then there are the injuries (near misses). Who knows how many incidents just escape detection? And what about opioid impairment? It's not insignificant.
Even though ignition interlock devices, which are used to prevent alcohol-impaired driving, cannot detect opioids, alcohol is a common denominator. Alcohol is often used in conjunction with opioids. Interlock devices that don't allow a vehicle to start without a clean breath test, could work in those instances.
Perhaps we should have immediate mandatory installation of interlock devices on all new vehicles going forward and supplement the cost. We've got to start somewhere. Who knows, there might be surprise parental demand because of concern for higher-risk teenagers and young adults.
This concept is radical, but so were seat-belt laws decades ago. People adapted, and the vast majority now accept and comply. It saved countless lives. The same could be said for interlock devices. Not only will it save those who may become a victim of an impaired driver, it will save the impaired driver from themselves.
The State Journal's otherwise comprehensive series of articles on the 25th anniversary of Monona Terrace omitted a crucial ingredient in the efforts to get the facility built.
While the paper correctly noted that in 1990 then-Mayor Paul Soglin campaigned to build the center to help revitalize a struggling Downtown, the story missed an initiative that led the city to this point. More accurately, it was the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Bob Walton, president of ABS Global, that pushed to resurrect the lingering plan.
Walton mobilized a network of supporters including UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala, Morgan Murphy Media executive George Nelson, Wisconsin State Journal editor Bob Spiegel, Chamber of Commerce executive director Bob Brennan, and others. After Mayor Soglin and Gov. Tommy Thompson agreed to support the initiative and the referendum was passed in 1992, construction began two years later.
It's important the contributions of the key group Walton organized is given full credit for pushing to advance this wonderful project.
This letter is for the many older adults in the Chapel Valley area of Fitchburg. This area is home to several senior citizens apartments, many of which have physical impairments.
Many of the residents strive to keep active by walking the neighborhood as much as possible. My concern is that streets in the area offer very little help in doing so.
These residents are still citizens. Several improvements should be made to the crosswalks, traffic light crossings and even verbal assistance at the traffic lights for the visually impaired. These would tell the person when it is safe to cross if they have problems with the red, green and yellow lights.
Crosswalks need to be better marked for the walkers and the drivers to ensure safety. Many of these citizens use walkers, canes, wheelchairs and any means to try and keep active. Using these tools increase the time they need to cross the street and ensure their safety.
The Madison police chief has asked the citizens of Madison for their help in fighting rising crime, including shootings, robberies and high-speed chases and driving.
I would suggest the chief have the department start cracking down on the possible symptoms of where major crime starts. Every day I see an alarming amount of cars on the road with expired licenses, no license, temporary licenses that are expired and temporary licenses not properly displayed.
I would argue that if a person easily neglects the proper registration of his or her car, there is a probability that person also has a reason to ignore the most basic rules of the law.
Another possible symptom contributing to rising crime is the alarming number of cars with improperly tinted car windows. State law dictates how much natural light must enter the vehicle. With some tinting, it's often difficult to see if a person is behind the wheel.
If it's against the law to drive without a seat belt, shouldn't law enforcement need to see into these vehicles to ensure citizens are following the rules of the road? Cracking down on these violations might seem petty, but where there is smoke and a spark, there might fire.
In a very dangerous world, America is experiencing a huge shortfall in recruiting for all the Armed Services. Only about a quarter of young people are qualified to serve for medical or moral reasons, in part because of obesity.
We should do a couple things to cure this national security issue. First, bring back the draft with no deferral. At 18 you go to training if medically and morally fit.
Decades ago as an infantry company commander, I learned that the best troops were high school graduates, many of whom played a team sport. If well led, they would do anything you asked.
Second, as a reward, pay the total cost of a college education or the equivalent. Another option could be to grant citizenship to young undocumented immigrants. If willing to defend the country, they should be granted citizenship when they have honorably served for four years.
Many argue that student loans should be forgiven. I believe that a fully funded college education as a reward for serving our country is a much better option. We live in a world dominated by authoritarian leaders who wish us ill. We need a creative solution.
Age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability -- this is the latest and most extensive list I have seen of characteristics which an employer may not discriminate against in hiring under state or federal laws.
It is now time to add one more characteristic to that list, and it couldn't happen fast enough: COVID-19 vaccination status.
The pandemic is not over, but our paranoia must be. The pandemic is not over, but the government overreach must be. The pandemic is not over, but our polarization has to be.
Enough of this shock doctrine -- on both sides. We can take a sensible approach that prioritizes protecting vulnerable groups, and we can do it without politicizing medical freedom, deepening our current cultural divisions, and flat-out discriminating against individuals holding firm to their right to exercise autonomy over their own bodies. That goes both ways, friends.
After two-and-a-half years, if our elected officials can't implement policies that balance these priorities, we must replace them with haste in the next election cycle.
Forget your party affiliation. Vote on ideas. Live and let live.
According to the article in the July 26 Wisconsin State Journal "Gableman faces new challenge," our state Legislature has spent almost $1 million on the fiasco known as Michael Gableman's investigation of the 2020 election. And it’s not done. The meter is still running. Just think of how $1 million could improve our schools or our aging infrastructure.
This fall, every elected official who voted to squander our precious fiscal resources on this non-issue rather than on things that really matter should be shown the door by the voters of Wisconsin.
Kudos to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation engineers, planners and staff for designing and implementing the flex lanes on the Beltline.
The lanes seem to be helping alleviate some of the rush-hour congestion while saving the valuable Monona wetlands and other important natural resources such as the UW Arboretum from the destructive impact of building additional lanes of concrete. Preserving our wetlands is essential to help deal with flooding, provide a haven for wildlife and help keep our lakes and waters clean.
So far this creative solution seems to be a win-win both for the community and Mother Nature until our mass transit system matures.
Politics is more of a minefield than ever before. Yet, an inflamed political environment comes with a silver lining that transcends party lines: it shows we all care about our communities and country.
Having chosen to live in Wisconsin over 30 years ago, I want to see the betterment of our home state and country as much as anyone. It’s my hope for the productive, cooperative and thriving communities we all want that fires me up about a candidate for U.S. Senate who’s serious about making real improvements: Sarah Godlewski.
We don’t need more career politicians out of touch with the experience of everyday working Americans -- we need working-class politicians representing and being accountable to their fellow citizens. Godlewski’s background as a fifth-generation Wisconsinite, daughter of public school teachers, plus years of experience making government systems work for the people that support them as Wisconsin’s state treasurer are a breath of fresh air in today’s political environment.
Wisconsin deserves a senator who works for the people. Godlewski’s consistent commitment to lowering the cost of living for working families and protecting a democratic system where every citizen gets heard gives Wisconsinites a real chance to get the political representation they’ve been waiting for.
I recently read about an Associated Press survey of state election officials on the reliability of using drop boxes in the 2020 election. According to the poll, drop boxes didn’t lead to any significant problems. There were no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the results. Election officials collected the ballots and brought them to where they were counted in a safe and controlled environment.
The U.S. Postal Service does a remarkable job of delivering millions of pieces of mail every day. They do make mistakes, however. Have you ever received a letter for someone else interspersed with your mail? Of course you have. Usually it's not a problem since you can get it to your neighbor or back to the post office for delivery. But if your absentee ballot is misdelivered and eventually returned to you or your local election official, the deadline may have passed and your opportunity and obligation to vote will have been negated.
Let’s fix this and make drop boxes a universal alternative for all of us, but especially the elderly, disabled and those with other limitations.
I always say that I am a proud Democrat, and a prouder American. My views are unequivocally left of center, and often far from center. It may surprise some people that I mourn the growing extirpation of principled conservatives in this country.
For a period of time in this country, especially after the 1960s, members of both political parties could disagree about policy without questioning the motives of one another. That time has now since passed. One party has continually fought for democracy and our fundamental rights and liberties. The other party, the GOP, has been captured by the far-right, whose lies and fear-mongering have disgraced their long history as the party of Abraham Lincoln and great progressives like Bob La Follette.
My childlike naivety yearns for a return to politics as they were, but I know that cannot happen for a long time. It is now democracy or the GOP. I invite virtuous conservatives, who for too long have been silenced by Donald Trump's movement, to find a place (even a temporary place) in our party.
Vote, and help in our mission to return this country's political system to where it used to be.
Some must be very curious why Republicans seem to universally support the re-election of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh.
It’s understandable if one has traditionally voted along party lines and so one would almost blindly pull the lever for your party in each election. But Johnson isn’t typical of your traditional Republican from our middle of the road state.
Johnson does not represent what a majority of polled Republicans have stated is their stand on gun legislation and the treatment of the environment. If polling means anything Johnson is on the wrong side of these issues with most voting Republicans, and in some cases, by a good margin.
Most Republicans see room for modest gun ownership restrictions -- Johnson just voted against the extremely modest recent gun legislation. Johnson is a outspoken climate change denier which runs counter to his fellow Republicans. To top it off Johnson was in the throes with those wishing to deny Joe Biden the presidency.
It needs to be asked what are Republicans fearful of by supporting Johnson? Can it be simply party over country?
Women’s health is a controversial topic in the news right now so I would like to share my thoughts as a woman. I believe that the reversal of Roe v. Wade is actually good for women’s health if you consider the following:
There will be fewer unwanted pregnancies because people would be more likely to use contraception.
More “women” (baby girls) would be born, thus increasing their population in the world.
More women would be able to become mothers because babies would be available for adoption.
Women would be spared the trauma of an abortion and any medical complications that may result, including mental or emotional health issues.
Men would likely have more respect for women and become more responsible because abortion would not be readily available as a means of birth control.
Human life and women in general would be more valued and respected.
I’m sure there are other advantages to women in banning abortion, but as you can see, this decision is actually a good thing for women’s health.
As a longtime Verona resident and member of their city council, I am voting for Anna Halverson for state Assembly and urge voters to join me. I have known Halverson for many years as a Moms Demand Action Leader, a mom, and as a friend, and she is best qualified to be our next Assembly representative.
Halverson is the only candidate in this race, and one of only two in Wisconsin, who earned an endorsement from Everytown for Gun Safety. That coveted endorsement is based on her years of effective advocacy in passing commonsense gun laws. Halverson’s work and her leadership were part of the movement that led to the passage of the most significant federal gun legislation in decades. She has led numerous meetings with legislators, has a deep understanding of the legislative process, and knows how the Legislature works and -- just as importantly -- how it can work better.
Our state and community need a fresh voice, new energy, and the ability to get things done. We need leaders, like Halverson, who have proven experience advocating for policy changes, and who know how to move the ball forward on the issues the people she represents care most about.
Halverson will work tirelessly and boldly for the 80th Assembly District. Vote for Halverson on Aug. 9.
I grew up believing the presidency was an important job. Given the previous two presidential elections, I am forced to conclude that we live in a society that prefers to default to the “lesser of two evils” philosophy.
How can Americans end up with Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the best choices out of all the millions of really smart, people that live in this country.
It’s like we were asked to pick out the best gem stone in a bag full of thousands of beautiful diamonds, and after much search and deliberation, we chose a piece of quartz -- twice.
As a businessman and an activist, I have known Syed Abbas for nearly a decade. Leaders can use two very different political strategies to win an election: divide and conquer or and unite and serve.
As a member and president of the Madison City Council, Abbas has clearly shown his ability to unite and serve all people, regardless of their ethnicity, color, religion, sexual orientation and even political affiliation.
He strongly believes that diversity is our country’s strength, unity is our country’s power, and the U.S. Constitution is our country’s hope. Abbas leads with conviction and principles. He has courage, integrity, honesty, character, and strongly believes in American values: Liberty, equality and justice for all.
Abbas will work tirelessly for our economy, reproductive rights, our climate, criminal justice, and education because he is very concerned about the well-being of all Wisconsinites, particularly our next generation.
He believes passionately in public service with full transparency, accountability, and ethics, and will bring global, national and local perspectives to solving complex problems in a thoughtful way.
Abbas has earned a well-deserved reputation as a laser-focused trusted leader.
Therefore, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to join other highly credible and well-respected leaders in endorsing Abbas.
Sup. Melissa Ratcliff is one of the most dedicated, effective, knowledgeable, and hard working public servants I have known and worked with as the former Dane County Sheriff.
She was steadfast in her commitment to ending solitary confinement and ensuring we have a safe and humane jail in Dane County. She worked tirelessly to build consensus around that need with facts, outreach and powerful advocacy.
As a Democratic state representative, Ratcliff will be working in a Legislature that is dominated by the other political party. She has shown she has the skills to bring people together to solve tough problems while never compromising on her core values. She has my enthusiastic endorsement for state representative in District 46.
The reported purpose is not to switch parties but to help choose Republican candidates who are likely to lose to a Democratic challenger. In addition, these reports are indicating that a large number of traditionally Democratic Party voters are choosing to vote in Republican primaries to pick Republican candidates who are likely to lose to a Democrat.
Imagine if the Republican donors and voters also used this tactic. Our elections would be a choice of the absolute worst that either party has to offer. How does this improve our government and democracy?
President Joe Biden, a 50-year career politician, hasn’t done a darn thing to help our country except to appease the never-Trumpers and haters.
Are you better off? Probably not.
We've seen the highest inflation in over 40 years. Our 401(k)s are struggling. We have high gas prices, high food prices and an unsecure southern border. We are probably heading to a recession.
Our borders were mostly secure under President Donald Trump. Remember the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle? Now we have a proxy war with Russia and threats from China and Iran.
The upcoming primary is less than two weeks away. I urge voters to support Democrat Anna Halverson for State Assembly in the 80th District, replacing Rep. Sondy Pope, D-Mt. Horeb, who is retiring.
Halverson and I worked closely together as volunteers for Moms Demand Action advocating for gun safety in Wisconsin. Through that work, I have met with many state legislators from both parties. Without hesitation, I know that Halverson belongs in the Capitol right alongside all of them. They need her on-the-ground experience, her fresh energy, her optimism, her passionate voice and her ability to find a way through to get things done.
Don’t just take my word for it -- Reps. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, Kristina M. Shelton, D-Green Bay, Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, and Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, all agree and have also endorsed her.
Halverson has the right background, experience, and personality for this job. She’s smart, fearless, and strategic. She is also pragmatic and effective. In our work together, if there was work to be done, strategy to be thought out, phone calls to be made, Halverson was always there. Let’s send her to the Assembly to be there for all of us.
I support Sup. Melissa Ratcliff to be our next state representative.
As a member of the Cottage Grove Library Board, I know Ratcliff as a leader in working collaboratively to navigate the complex process of building a library in Cottage Grove. I have seen firsthand the qualities that will make her an effective state representative: a willingness to listen and consider all viewpoints, a strong understanding of the issues, and a dedication to doing what is best for the community.
Ratcliff has earned my vote and I trust her to represent all the people of the district in the state Assembly.
Please join me in voting for her in the Democratic primary. Election Day is Aug. 9 and you can vote absentee now.
Tim Michels is a conservative Republican candidate running to be governor of Wisconsin.
The problem is that Michels lives part of the year in the state of Connecticut -- he has admitted this openly. Recently, he had to revise his political pamphlets because of false advertising -- he incorrectly claimed that the National Rifle Association supported him.
But the most hypocritical example of this can be found in his recent political TV advertisement that accuses liberal radicals of trying to tear down everything that makes America great. Either he has forgotten, or he has never seen video of the thousands of American extremists who assaulted our sacred U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
If this does not convince you that he is not suited to be our governor, the fact that Donald Trump is supporting him should.
We are in a recession, inflation is hitting everyone -- including corporations -- and the Democrats want to raise taxes. They are the party of crazy ideas.
We have just begun to see the rise of layoffs and it is only going to get worse as the economy continues to slow. Now, with this additional tax on corporations along with inflation, the number of layoffs will increase.
The world is in a recession and some are in much worse shape than the United States. Even China has deep economic problems. Just because we are the best horse in the glue factory, doesn't mean we should be raising taxes when our country is in trouble. Then to cap this off, the Democrats want to spend the money raised in taxes on more looney climate change ideas.
It’s time to recognize the three political parties in America today: Democrats, Republicans and Banana Republicans.
Democrats believe in representative democracy. They support the right of all eligible Americans to vote in free and fair elections, and they believe in making it easy for them to do so. Finally, they believe that once all votes have been counted and certified, the winner is the legitimately elected representative of their constituents.
Republicans also believe in the representative form of democracy enshrined in the Constitution. But the number of Republicans in office today who truly adhere to the ideals of the party of Abraham Lincoln is small.
Instead, the party formerly known as Republican Party has morphed into the Banana Republican party of Donald Trump. Banana Republicans don’t believe free and fair elections are possible. They don’t want to make it easy for eligible voters to participate in purportedly rigged elections. Finally, they don’t believe the results of elections are valid unless Banana Republicans are elected.
So in the upcoming elections this fall, voters likely will have to make a choice between a Democrat (D), a Republican (R) or a Banana Republican (BR).
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is disgraceful and corrupt. It didn’t used to be that way. Under the leadership of the late great Shirley Abrahamson, the court was respected as one of the best in the nation, and its opinions were used as a guide by other state supreme courts. It also was open and transparent in its operations, using its rule-making powers in open meetings.
Then we had Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, who will go down as the worst chief justice the court has ever seen. Almost every decision of the current court can be easily predicted. The court’s corrupt right-wing majority decides cases not on the basis of law or reason, but to give the outcome the right-wing Republican majority of the Legislature wants. The recent decision to allow a member of the DNR board to serve an unlimited term is just one example.
The court declared ballot drop boxes illegal, even though nothing in the law states they are. The right-wing majority had to know they were doing former President Donald Trump’s bidding. Roggensack conspired with the Legislature to change the way the court picked the chief justice. She moved the rule-making process into secrecy. The current chief hasn’t shown any more openness.
I hope the people of Wisconsin elect a person of integrity to replace Roggensack.
Anna Halverson, a very good friend of mine, is running for state Assembly. She is a Democrat and effective advocate for change, women's rights, people with disabilities, safe gun laws, a stronger community and Wisconsin where we all can thrive.
As a grassroots organizer who has made change happen, Halverson is a passionate, confident and caring mom who listens to the needs of our community -- because she lives in our community, too. She will bring her strong understanding of how laws work and can sometimes fall short in Wisconsin as our next state representative.
Vote Aug, 9 for Halverson. Register to vote, make a plan to vote, then get out there.
I'm extremely nervous about the recent rightward shift of the U.S. Supreme Court and its recent rulings.
I realized people are most concerned with the right of privacy rulings that may come up in future court rulings. I'm worried that the Supreme Court may go after other rights besides privacy rights.
I'm worried that it may come after people with disabilities. There is no telling which rights they may take away next. That's why we must get out and vote in droves in the August primary and the general election in November. Our rights may just depend on it.
Impaired driving has become an epidemic in Wisconsin. Every year hundreds of people lose their lives due to alcohol-related driver impairment alone.
Then there are the injuries (near misses). Who knows how many incidents just escape detection? And what about opioid impairment? It's not insignificant.
Even though ignition interlock devices, which are used to prevent alcohol-impaired driving, cannot detect opioids, alcohol is a common denominator. Alcohol is often used in conjunction with opioids. Interlock devices that don't allow a vehicle to start without a clean breath test, could work in those instances.
Perhaps we should have immediate mandatory installation of interlock devices on all new vehicles going forward and supplement the cost. We've got to start somewhere. Who knows, there might be surprise parental demand because of concern for higher-risk teenagers and young adults.
This concept is radical, but so were seat-belt laws decades ago. People adapted, and the vast majority now accept and comply. It saved countless lives. The same could be said for interlock devices. Not only will it save those who may become a victim of an impaired driver, it will save the impaired driver from themselves.
The State Journal's otherwise comprehensive series of articles on the 25th anniversary of Monona Terrace omitted a crucial ingredient in the efforts to get the facility built.
While the paper correctly noted that in 1990 then-Mayor Paul Soglin campaigned to build the center to help revitalize a struggling Downtown, the story missed an initiative that led the city to this point. More accurately, it was the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Bob Walton, president of ABS Global, that pushed to resurrect the lingering plan.
Walton mobilized a network of supporters including UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala, Morgan Murphy Media executive George Nelson, Wisconsin State Journal editor Bob Spiegel, Chamber of Commerce executive director Bob Brennan, and others. After Mayor Soglin and Gov. Tommy Thompson agreed to support the initiative and the referendum was passed in 1992, construction began two years later.
It's important the contributions of the key group Walton organized is given full credit for pushing to advance this wonderful project.
This letter is for the many older adults in the Chapel Valley area of Fitchburg. This area is home to several senior citizens apartments, many of which have physical impairments.
Many of the residents strive to keep active by walking the neighborhood as much as possible. My concern is that streets in the area offer very little help in doing so.
These residents are still citizens. Several improvements should be made to the crosswalks, traffic light crossings and even verbal assistance at the traffic lights for the visually impaired. These would tell the person when it is safe to cross if they have problems with the red, green and yellow lights.
Crosswalks need to be better marked for the walkers and the drivers to ensure safety. Many of these citizens use walkers, canes, wheelchairs and any means to try and keep active. Using these tools increase the time they need to cross the street and ensure their safety.
The Madison police chief has asked the citizens of Madison for their help in fighting rising crime, including shootings, robberies and high-speed chases and driving.
I would suggest the chief have the department start cracking down on the possible symptoms of where major crime starts. Every day I see an alarming amount of cars on the road with expired licenses, no license, temporary licenses that are expired and temporary licenses not properly displayed.
I would argue that if a person easily neglects the proper registration of his or her car, there is a probability that person also has a reason to ignore the most basic rules of the law.
Another possible symptom contributing to rising crime is the alarming number of cars with improperly tinted car windows. State law dictates how much natural light must enter the vehicle. With some tinting, it's often difficult to see if a person is behind the wheel.
If it's against the law to drive without a seat belt, shouldn't law enforcement need to see into these vehicles to ensure citizens are following the rules of the road? Cracking down on these violations might seem petty, but where there is smoke and a spark, there might fire.
In a very dangerous world, America is experiencing a huge shortfall in recruiting for all the Armed Services. Only about a quarter of young people are qualified to serve for medical or moral reasons, in part because of obesity.
We should do a couple things to cure this national security issue. First, bring back the draft with no deferral. At 18 you go to training if medically and morally fit.
Decades ago as an infantry company commander, I learned that the best troops were high school graduates, many of whom played a team sport. If well led, they would do anything you asked.
Second, as a reward, pay the total cost of a college education or the equivalent. Another option could be to grant citizenship to young undocumented immigrants. If willing to defend the country, they should be granted citizenship when they have honorably served for four years.
Many argue that student loans should be forgiven. I believe that a fully funded college education as a reward for serving our country is a much better option. We live in a world dominated by authoritarian leaders who wish us ill. We need a creative solution.
Age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability -- this is the latest and most extensive list I have seen of characteristics which an employer may not discriminate against in hiring under state or federal laws.
It is now time to add one more characteristic to that list, and it couldn't happen fast enough: COVID-19 vaccination status.
The pandemic is not over, but our paranoia must be. The pandemic is not over, but the government overreach must be. The pandemic is not over, but our polarization has to be.
Enough of this shock doctrine -- on both sides. We can take a sensible approach that prioritizes protecting vulnerable groups, and we can do it without politicizing medical freedom, deepening our current cultural divisions, and flat-out discriminating against individuals holding firm to their right to exercise autonomy over their own bodies. That goes both ways, friends.
After two-and-a-half years, if our elected officials can't implement policies that balance these priorities, we must replace them with haste in the next election cycle.
Forget your party affiliation. Vote on ideas. Live and let live.
According to the article in the July 26 Wisconsin State Journal "Gableman faces new challenge," our state Legislature has spent almost $1 million on the fiasco known as Michael Gableman's investigation of the 2020 election. And it’s not done. The meter is still running. Just think of how $1 million could improve our schools or our aging infrastructure.
This fall, every elected official who voted to squander our precious fiscal resources on this non-issue rather than on things that really matter should be shown the door by the voters of Wisconsin.
Kudos to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation engineers, planners and staff for designing and implementing the flex lanes on the Beltline.
The lanes seem to be helping alleviate some of the rush-hour congestion while saving the valuable Monona wetlands and other important natural resources such as the UW Arboretum from the destructive impact of building additional lanes of concrete. Preserving our wetlands is essential to help deal with flooding, provide a haven for wildlife and help keep our lakes and waters clean.
So far this creative solution seems to be a win-win both for the community and Mother Nature until our mass transit system matures.
Politics is more of a minefield than ever before. Yet, an inflamed political environment comes with a silver lining that transcends party lines: it shows we all care about our communities and country.
Having chosen to live in Wisconsin over 30 years ago, I want to see the betterment of our home state and country as much as anyone. It’s my hope for the productive, cooperative and thriving communities we all want that fires me up about a candidate for U.S. Senate who’s serious about making real improvements: Sarah Godlewski.
We don’t need more career politicians out of touch with the experience of everyday working Americans -- we need working-class politicians representing and being accountable to their fellow citizens. Godlewski’s background as a fifth-generation Wisconsinite, daughter of public school teachers, plus years of experience making government systems work for the people that support them as Wisconsin’s state treasurer are a breath of fresh air in today’s political environment.
Wisconsin deserves a senator who works for the people. Godlewski’s consistent commitment to lowering the cost of living for working families and protecting a democratic system where every citizen gets heard gives Wisconsinites a real chance to get the political representation they’ve been waiting for.
I recently read about an Associated Press survey of state election officials on the reliability of using drop boxes in the 2020 election. According to the poll, drop boxes didn’t lead to any significant problems. There were no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the results. Election officials collected the ballots and brought them to where they were counted in a safe and controlled environment.
The U.S. Postal Service does a remarkable job of delivering millions of pieces of mail every day. They do make mistakes, however. Have you ever received a letter for someone else interspersed with your mail? Of course you have. Usually it's not a problem since you can get it to your neighbor or back to the post office for delivery. But if your absentee ballot is misdelivered and eventually returned to you or your local election official, the deadline may have passed and your opportunity and obligation to vote will have been negated.
Let’s fix this and make drop boxes a universal alternative for all of us, but especially the elderly, disabled and those with other limitations.
I always say that I am a proud Democrat, and a prouder American. My views are unequivocally left of center, and often far from center. It may surprise some people that I mourn the growing extirpation of principled conservatives in this country.
For a period of time in this country, especially after the 1960s, members of both political parties could disagree about policy without questioning the motives of one another. That time has now since passed. One party has continually fought for democracy and our fundamental rights and liberties. The other party, the GOP, has been captured by the far-right, whose lies and fear-mongering have disgraced their long history as the party of Abraham Lincoln and great progressives like Bob La Follette.
My childlike naivety yearns for a return to politics as they were, but I know that cannot happen for a long time. It is now democracy or the GOP. I invite virtuous conservatives, who for too long have been silenced by Donald Trump's movement, to find a place (even a temporary place) in our party.
Vote, and help in our mission to return this country's political system to where it used to be.
Some must be very curious why Republicans seem to universally support the re-election of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh.
It’s understandable if one has traditionally voted along party lines and so one would almost blindly pull the lever for your party in each election. But Johnson isn’t typical of your traditional Republican from our middle of the road state.
Johnson does not represent what a majority of polled Republicans have stated is their stand on gun legislation and the treatment of the environment. If polling means anything Johnson is on the wrong side of these issues with most voting Republicans, and in some cases, by a good margin.
Most Republicans see room for modest gun ownership restrictions -- Johnson just voted against the extremely modest recent gun legislation. Johnson is a outspoken climate change denier which runs counter to his fellow Republicans. To top it off Johnson was in the throes with those wishing to deny Joe Biden the presidency.
It needs to be asked what are Republicans fearful of by supporting Johnson? Can it be simply party over country?
Women’s health is a controversial topic in the news right now so I would like to share my thoughts as a woman. I believe that the reversal of Roe v. Wade is actually good for women’s health if you consider the following:
There will be fewer unwanted pregnancies because people would be more likely to use contraception.
More “women” (baby girls) would be born, thus increasing their population in the world.
More women would be able to become mothers because babies would be available for adoption.
Women would be spared the trauma of an abortion and any medical complications that may result, including mental or emotional health issues.
Men would likely have more respect for women and become more responsible because abortion would not be readily available as a means of birth control.
Human life and women in general would be more valued and respected.
I’m sure there are other advantages to women in banning abortion, but as you can see, this decision is actually a good thing for women’s health.
As a longtime Verona resident and member of their city council, I am voting for Anna Halverson for state Assembly and urge voters to join me. I have known Halverson for many years as a Moms Demand Action Leader, a mom, and as a friend, and she is best qualified to be our next Assembly representative.
Halverson is the only candidate in this race, and one of only two in Wisconsin, who earned an endorsement from Everytown for Gun Safety. That coveted endorsement is based on her years of effective advocacy in passing commonsense gun laws. Halverson’s work and her leadership were part of the movement that led to the passage of the most significant federal gun legislation in decades. She has led numerous meetings with legislators, has a deep understanding of the legislative process, and knows how the Legislature works and -- just as importantly -- how it can work better.
Our state and community need a fresh voice, new energy, and the ability to get things done. We need leaders, like Halverson, who have proven experience advocating for policy changes, and who know how to move the ball forward on the issues the people she represents care most about.
Halverson will work tirelessly and boldly for the 80th Assembly District. Vote for Halverson on Aug. 9.
I grew up believing the presidency was an important job. Given the previous two presidential elections, I am forced to conclude that we live in a society that prefers to default to the “lesser of two evils” philosophy.
How can Americans end up with Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the best choices out of all the millions of really smart, people that live in this country.
It’s like we were asked to pick out the best gem stone in a bag full of thousands of beautiful diamonds, and after much search and deliberation, we chose a piece of quartz -- twice.
As a businessman and an activist, I have known Syed Abbas for nearly a decade. Leaders can use two very different political strategies to win an election: divide and conquer or and unite and serve.
As a member and president of the Madison City Council, Abbas has clearly shown his ability to unite and serve all people, regardless of their ethnicity, color, religion, sexual orientation and even political affiliation.
He strongly believes that diversity is our country’s strength, unity is our country’s power, and the U.S. Constitution is our country’s hope. Abbas leads with conviction and principles. He has courage, integrity, honesty, character, and strongly believes in American values: Liberty, equality and justice for all.
Abbas will work tirelessly for our economy, reproductive rights, our climate, criminal justice, and education because he is very concerned about the well-being of all Wisconsinites, particularly our next generation.
He believes passionately in public service with full transparency, accountability, and ethics, and will bring global, national and local perspectives to solving complex problems in a thoughtful way.
Abbas has earned a well-deserved reputation as a laser-focused trusted leader.
Therefore, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to join other highly credible and well-respected leaders in endorsing Abbas.
Sup. Melissa Ratcliff is one of the most dedicated, effective, knowledgeable, and hard working public servants I have known and worked with as the former Dane County Sheriff.
She was steadfast in her commitment to ending solitary confinement and ensuring we have a safe and humane jail in Dane County. She worked tirelessly to build consensus around that need with facts, outreach and powerful advocacy.
As a Democratic state representative, Ratcliff will be working in a Legislature that is dominated by the other political party. She has shown she has the skills to bring people together to solve tough problems while never compromising on her core values. She has my enthusiastic endorsement for state representative in District 46.
The reported purpose is not to switch parties but to help choose Republican candidates who are likely to lose to a Democratic challenger. In addition, these reports are indicating that a large number of traditionally Democratic Party voters are choosing to vote in Republican primaries to pick Republican candidates who are likely to lose to a Democrat.
Imagine if the Republican donors and voters also used this tactic. Our elections would be a choice of the absolute worst that either party has to offer. How does this improve our government and democracy?
President Joe Biden, a 50-year career politician, hasn’t done a darn thing to help our country except to appease the never-Trumpers and haters.
Are you better off? Probably not.
We've seen the highest inflation in over 40 years. Our 401(k)s are struggling. We have high gas prices, high food prices and an unsecure southern border. We are probably heading to a recession.
Our borders were mostly secure under President Donald Trump. Remember the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle? Now we have a proxy war with Russia and threats from China and Iran.
The upcoming primary is less than two weeks away. I urge voters to support Democrat Anna Halverson for State Assembly in the 80th District, replacing Rep. Sondy Pope, D-Mt. Horeb, who is retiring.
Halverson and I worked closely together as volunteers for Moms Demand Action advocating for gun safety in Wisconsin. Through that work, I have met with many state legislators from both parties. Without hesitation, I know that Halverson belongs in the Capitol right alongside all of them. They need her on-the-ground experience, her fresh energy, her optimism, her passionate voice and her ability to find a way through to get things done.
Don’t just take my word for it -- Reps. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, Kristina M. Shelton, D-Green Bay, Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, and Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, all agree and have also endorsed her.
Halverson has the right background, experience, and personality for this job. She’s smart, fearless, and strategic. She is also pragmatic and effective. In our work together, if there was work to be done, strategy to be thought out, phone calls to be made, Halverson was always there. Let’s send her to the Assembly to be there for all of us.
I support Sup. Melissa Ratcliff to be our next state representative.
As a member of the Cottage Grove Library Board, I know Ratcliff as a leader in working collaboratively to navigate the complex process of building a library in Cottage Grove. I have seen firsthand the qualities that will make her an effective state representative: a willingness to listen and consider all viewpoints, a strong understanding of the issues, and a dedication to doing what is best for the community.
Ratcliff has earned my vote and I trust her to represent all the people of the district in the state Assembly.
Please join me in voting for her in the Democratic primary. Election Day is Aug. 9 and you can vote absentee now.
Tim Michels is a conservative Republican candidate running to be governor of Wisconsin.
The problem is that Michels lives part of the year in the state of Connecticut -- he has admitted this openly. Recently, he had to revise his political pamphlets because of false advertising -- he incorrectly claimed that the National Rifle Association supported him.
But the most hypocritical example of this can be found in his recent political TV advertisement that accuses liberal radicals of trying to tear down everything that makes America great. Either he has forgotten, or he has never seen video of the thousands of American extremists who assaulted our sacred U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
If this does not convince you that he is not suited to be our governor, the fact that Donald Trump is supporting him should.
We are in a recession, inflation is hitting everyone -- including corporations -- and the Democrats want to raise taxes. They are the party of crazy ideas.
We have just begun to see the rise of layoffs and it is only going to get worse as the economy continues to slow. Now, with this additional tax on corporations along with inflation, the number of layoffs will increase.
The world is in a recession and some are in much worse shape than the United States. Even China has deep economic problems. Just because we are the best horse in the glue factory, doesn't mean we should be raising taxes when our country is in trouble. Then to cap this off, the Democrats want to spend the money raised in taxes on more looney climate change ideas.
A crash early Sunday morning involving a wrong-way car on Interstate 90 in northern Illinois left seven people dead, including five children, authorities said. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-racial-and-ethnic-equity-commission-to-host-public-listening-sessions-starting-this-week/article_14b13d3c-1418-11ed-8136-0f7d2efed5e4.html | 2022-08-07T20:11:41 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-racial-and-ethnic-equity-commission-to-host-public-listening-sessions-starting-this-week/article_14b13d3c-1418-11ed-8136-0f7d2efed5e4.html |
Little Leaguers of Kenosha was edged in extra innings Sunday, bringing the team's record to 1-1, including an opening no-hitter, in Little League World Series Regional action over the weekend in Whitetown, Ind.
The Kenosha team, playing as the Wisconsin state champion, fell to Davenport Southeast Little League, playing as the Iowa champion, in seventh innings, 3-2. The game was tied at two with Iowa batting in the bottom of the seventh when Blake Bishop's sac fly plated one run for Iowa.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Iowa pitchers struck out 14, while Wisconsin pitchers sat down 10.
In the first inning, Iowa got its offense started when Bishop drew a walk, scoring one run.
Wisconsin scored its two runs in the top of the third inning. A triple by Tytus Nichter and a pair of walks loaded the bases with no outs before C. Meyer walked, forcing home G Ballinger with the team's first run. Then Brian Portilia hit a ground ball and reached base on an error, scoring Parker Jeserig to put Wisconsin ahead 2-1.
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In the bottom of the fifth inning, Iowa tied things up at two when Theodore Swanson drove in one with a single.
Nichter started the game pitching for Wisconsin. The righty went four innings, allowing one run on one hit and striking out eight. Nick Falk and Jeserig entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and two-thirds of an inning, respectively.
Wisconsin had six hits in the game. Nichter and Portilia each had multiple hits for Wisconsin. Nichter went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Wisconsin in hits. Wisconsin was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error.
Both teams will advance to additional regional play this week for the right to potentially advance to the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania Aug. 17-28.
No-hitter in regional opener
In the Kenosha team's opener on Friday, Ben Smet-Cooper was brilliant on the pitcher's mound, throwing a no-hitter to lead Wisconsin past Nebraska 9-0.
Smet-Cooper lasted six innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 13 and walking one.
Little Leaguers of Kenosha secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the fifth inning. Mallory Meier, Maxwell Jenkins, Max Payette, and Tytus Nichter all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Chase Meier and Mallory Meier helped key the big inning through heads-up base running.
Wisconsin fired up the offense in the first inning. Wisconsin scored one run on a stolen base.
Cole Rehtus was on the mound for Nebraska. He surrendered two runs on one hit over four and a third innings, striking out eight. Cooper Johnson and Nolan Larson entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one-third of an inning and one-third of an inning, respectively.
Nichter led Little Leaguers of Kenosha with two hits, a triple and an inside the park grand slam homerun. Wisconsin didn't commit a single error in the field. Coach Adam Meier cited both Liam O'Connell and Cullen St. Martin for leading the team's defense. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/little-leaguers-of-kenosha-fall-in-extra-innings-sunday-after-stellar-no-hitter-in-llws/article_9a5a721c-165e-11ed-bb9f-8f35cc2be8cf.html | 2022-08-07T20:11:47 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/little-leaguers-of-kenosha-fall-in-extra-innings-sunday-after-stellar-no-hitter-in-llws/article_9a5a721c-165e-11ed-bb9f-8f35cc2be8cf.html |
For Sherri Wistrom of Kenosha, a life exploring and creating art has led her to the works currently on display as part of a new local exhibit.
Wistrom is one of three artists currently featured at Lemon Street Gallery’s Brick Room. Her wool, silk and leather fabric pieces are joined by paintings and Native American-inspired design from artists Nancy Neider and Chuck Keller.
Lifelong passion for art
Wistrom says she has always been an artist, but growing up her family did not approve of her desire to pursue art professionally, she said.
“When I was a young woman, in our family you either had to be a teacher or a nurse or secretary,” Wistrom said. When she told her father she wanted to go to art school, he vehemently opposed the idea – so Wistrom went to nursing school and became a registered nurse.
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She never stopped making art, however.
With a spouse in the Air Force, Wistrom spent 30 years traveling with him for his career, which allowed her to experience and try many different kinds of art.
“Everywhere I went, I tried something. Whatever art was out there, that’s what I tried,” Wistrom said. “I’ve done stained glass; I’ve done acrylics; I’ve done oils; I’ve done China painting … You can imagine if you move every two years for 30 years, you’ve got a really wonderful opportunity to try a lot of different things, which has been a real blessing to me in many ways.”
Currently, Wistrom works out of a studio at 711 46th St., about a block from Lemon Street Gallery. She has been utilizing her studio for the past five years.
Wistrom has the first floor of the building to herself – along with her late friend and former landlady’s terrier Lily Bear – to create her art, and the setting is perfect for her, she said.
Incorporating wool and silk
“My work is very eclectic. People don’t normally mix felted fish with silk scarves, but that’s what I have chosen to do,” Wistrom said.
Wool and silk have a heavy presence in Wistrom’s fabric work. She started working with them about 15 years ago. A lifelong artist, Wistrom has tried many different mediums for her art, but working with silk and other fabrics was especially inspiring to her.
“There was something about putting a brush to silk, and watching the way that the silk just drank in that wonderful color, and it expanded and that started me on my journey with the fabric,” Wistrom said.
Wistrom eventually started incorporating actual plants, such as small leaves, into her fabric work. Embedding them into fabric work has produced “really beautiful results,” she said.
“I found that you could even take it a step further and use the leaves, the botanicals,” Wistrom said. “To actually have their essence saved onto a piece of paper was just wonderful.”
Wistrom said she goes through phases in regard to her favorite pieces to make. Right now, she’s enjoying making the wet-felted fish.
“They’re just whimsical, and the nice thing about the fish is I’ve been able to use a lot of different techniques on there,” she said. “Each one of them is just about a different technique that you can use in wet felting, and that’s been fun to me because the project is small.
“I can normally get a fish done in a day and a half, and I feel good about being able to put all of the different skills that I’ve learned into one thing.”
Finding her fabrics
Wistrom uses vendors from all over the world to source her wool, she said. She orders from vendors in Italy, Germany and Russia, as well as locally from Susan’s Fiber Shop in Columbus, Wis., which keeps live Teeswater sheep from which the wool is sourced.
All wool is different, Wistrom said. There are many different “microns” of wool, which have unique textures and will produce varying results in the end product. Even if she uses the same felting technique, using the wrong kind of wool for a project can affect the results.
“When I first started doing felting, I really didn’t understand a lot of the intricacies about that,” Wistrom said. “You can get (wool) cheaper, but you end up paying in the end, or your product just isn’t as nice.”
In order to create pieces with mixed fabric, such as the shawls displayed in the Brick Room, Wistrom uses a process of agitation to push different materials into each other. Many of Wistrom’s pieces include silk that has had wool forced onto it. It’s a long process of forcing and coaxing the different fabrics together, so “you have to be a patient person,” she said.
“(The wool) locks are put on a machine … that has teeth on it, and it pulls the fiber so they’re straight, and they’re all put into the same direction,” Wistrom said. “On each of the fibers there are little barbs. The barbs then have to be coaxed through the silk … Then you start a process of agitation with that, so that the fiber actually locks on itself and it starts to shrink.”
The Brick Room show
Wistrom’s, Neider’s and Keller’s work have been on display in the Brick Room since July 28 and will be featured through Aug. 21, with an artist’s reception on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Wistrom said some of Neider’s featured art focuses on “threads women have through their life,” which works well with Wistrom’s fabric art being featured alongside them.
“So without being purposeful, it’s an integrated show, even though it wasn’t designed to be that,” she said.
Every month from February through Thanksgiving, there is a Featured Artist Show in the Brick Room. For every show, there are two two-dimensional artists and one three-dimensional artist (Wistrom is the three-dimensional artist this month). Featured Artist Shows are usually planned a year in advance.
“There are some people that turn it down, but most people just can’t wait,” Winstrom said.
“I think the community in Kenosha continues to grow. There’s more and more opportunities for us to show our work,” Wistrom said.
Lemon Street Gallery is located at 4601 Sheridan Road. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available at www.lemonstreetgallery.org/. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-fabric-of-her-life-sherri-wistrom-of-kenosha-has-spent-her-lifetime-exploring-and/article_01d976b8-14ed-11ed-a464-37372daf024d.html | 2022-08-07T20:11:54 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-fabric-of-her-life-sherri-wistrom-of-kenosha-has-spent-her-lifetime-exploring-and/article_01d976b8-14ed-11ed-a464-37372daf024d.html |
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Officials search for man who went underwater while swimming in Lake Pleasant
Officials are searching for a man who was swimming in Lake Pleasant, but didn't resurface on Saturday.
Deputies were told a man that was swimming in the Humbug Bay area went underwater and didn't resurface around 2 p.m., according to Sgt. Calbert Gillett, a spokesperson with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Officials were on scene.
The man hadn't been found as of Sunday morning, according to Gillett. He has not been identified.
This follows seven fatal incidents that have occurred at the lake this year since April.
Safety tips for lake-goers
For swimmers, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation advises these safety tips:
- Always swim with a partner. Swimming alone can be unsafe.
- Never leave young children unattended near water, and do not ask another child to supervise your children near water.
- Avoid distractions when supervising children near water.
- If a child goes missing, always check the water first.
- Non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers should always wear a life jacket or personal flotation device.
- Protect your skin. While you're busy cooling off and having fun in the water, your skin is also soaking in the sun. Apply and reapply sunscreen frequently.
- Wear a hat and sunglasses to keep the sun off your face and out of your eyes.
- Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you're not thirsty, to avoid dehydration. Just because you're floating in a cove of water does not mean your skin is absorbing enough to maintain your body's water levels. Avoid drinks containing caffeine and alcohol.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Former U.S. representative, Louisiana state representative and chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party Anthony C. "Buddy" Leach, Jr. died Saturday in Baton Rouge.
Leach was a Leesville native who served nearly three terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978.
He only served one term in the U.S. House before losing re-election in 1980 but won his old state House seat back again and was subsequently named chairman of the Ways and Means Committee by Governor Edwin Edwards and Speaker of the House John Alario.
Despite launching an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2003, Leach was tabbed as the chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party in 2010 and served in that capacity until 2013.
Governor John Bel Edwards released a statement on Leach's death:
“Buddy Leach dedicated his life to serving our great state. From the Louisiana Legislature to Congress to his many civic contributions, Buddy worked to make life better for all Louisianans. When I decided to run for governor, he was one of the first people to encourage me. In addition to being a strong leader, he also had a heart for giving back and generously supported the efforts of Donna’s Louisiana First Foundation to enrich the lives of children. He was a friend, a mentor, and a true gentleman. Donna and I are praying for his family and all who were blessed to know him.”
Governor Edwards has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on the day Leach's funeral. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/former-us-rep-buddy-leach-dies-at-88/289-0d36c409-39f3-4088-b5cd-0e77558fb762 | 2022-08-07T20:17:49 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/former-us-rep-buddy-leach-dies-at-88/289-0d36c409-39f3-4088-b5cd-0e77558fb762 |
GALVESTON, Texas — Four people are dead, including two children, following a three-vehicle crash that involved a golf cart, according to Galveston police. Two other people remain in critical condition.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on 33rd Street, a few blocks away from Seawall Boulevard.
Sgt. Derek Gaspard, with Galveston police, said two adults and two children were killed in the crash. All four of them were in the golf cart.
The adult driver of the golf cart was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female passenger and two children in the golf cart were taken to the hospital, where all three later died.
Two other people, an adult and another child, were riding in the golf cart at the time of the crash. Police said those two remain in critical condition at the hospital.
Police said a black Hyundai SUV failed to stop at the intersection of Avenue R and 33rd Street, hitting the golf cart and a black Dodge truck.
Police said the driver of the black Hyundai suffered minor injuries.
The driver was identified as 45-year-old Miguel Espinoza from Rosenberg. Police say they plan on charging him with four counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Galveston City Council recently passed a new ordinance targeting golf cart safety on the island.
Under the ordinance, golf carts can be operated on public roadways that have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.
The golf carts must also have a license plate and be inspected regularly unless they're used in a master-planned community.
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CLINTON — Clinton Founders Day will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, on Mr. Lincoln's Square.
The day will open with remarks by Clinton Junior High School social studies teacher Kelbey McCath and City Commissioner John Wise. The Clinton High School band will perform a selection of a patriotic favorites.
The event, sponsored by the Celebrate Clinton Association, will feature three "special guests": Jesse Fell, Clifton H. Moore and Abe Lincoln, who each played a role in Clinton's founding and growth as a city. After the ceremony, they will walk to the C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum, stopping at the Prairie Passage on North Center Street, the site identified by Fell and James Allen as a good place to locate a town.
Attendees are encouraged to join the special guests on their walk. They will stop briefly at the North Center Street founding site, where Lincoln will have a memento for children.
The guests will also perform an original sketch on the front porch of the homestead at 2 p.m., where they will talk about their early days in Clinton.
Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Moore will greet visitors to his former home, providing an opportunity for photos of Clinton's lawyer and his companions.
In the event of inclement weather, all activities will take place at 2 p.m. at Clinton High School.
🔎 Discovering Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln markers in Central Illinois
Governor's Mansion
David Davis Mansion
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Mary Lincoln at Bellevue Place
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
The Lincoln Family Church
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
Fithian House
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
The Lincoln Depot
Contact Olivia Jacobs at 309-820-3352. Follow Olivia on Twitter: @olivia___jacobs | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/clinton-founders-day-set-for-aug-21/article_0103a956-15b1-11ed-8034-678b4d1a856a.html | 2022-08-07T20:18:41 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/clinton-founders-day-set-for-aug-21/article_0103a956-15b1-11ed-8034-678b4d1a856a.html |
NORMAL — Police said a teenager was shot three times after leaving a Saturday night party at a north Normal apartment complex.
Sgt. Jeff Longfellow with the Normal Police Department said officers were called at 11:18 p.m. Saturday to Carle BroMenn Medical Center after an 18-year-old Bloomington man arrived with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
He said investigators determined the shooting took place outside an apartment building at 9 Traders Circle, Normal. Longfellow said the victim was leaving a party when rounds were fired, with two striking his leg and one grazing him. A vehicle was also struck, he said.
The police sergeant added several detectives were called in to investigate, noting they are actively pursuing leads and working to identify any suspects. He said no arrests have been made.
Longfellow said it appeared to be an isolated incident and that there is no active danger to the public.
He asked anyone with additional information on this shooting to contact NPD by calling 309-454-9535 and asking for Det. Beth Hedges.
This is at least the third report of confirmed gunfire in Normal this year. In September last year, police also responded to a shooting in the first block of Traders Circle that killed a 20-year-old Peoria man.
What you missed this week in notable Central Illinois crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from The Pantagraph.
The Pantagraph previously reported that in May 2019, a Bloomington woman had reported her handgun as stolen, and it was later found by police in Maurice Sutton's vehicle.
Nick S. Buss was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail, per court records, and was also credited for 468 days already served.
An 18-year-old security guard remains behind bars after allegedly faking a mass shooting alert at Lollapalooza so she could leave work early, prosecutors say.
An 18-year-old security guard remains behind bars after allegedly faking a mass shooting alert at Lollapalooza so she could leave work early, prosecutors say.
Nick S. Buss was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail, per court records, and was also credited for 468 days already served.
The 58-year-old South Bend native was among four people killed in the crash in Elkhart County early Wednesday afternoon.
Home invasion charges are pending against a Normal man.
The boss of the Chicago FBI is set to retire later this month after nearly three years at the helm.
A Peoria man is charged with DUI and drug offenses in McLean County after a weekend traffic stop.
A Bloomington man arrested over the weekend is charged with spitting on a police officer.
A Gibson City man pleaded guilty Tuesday to an attempted murder charge stemming from a Bloomington apartment fire.
“If you violate children in this way, you will spend the rest of your life in prison,” Judge Casey Costigan said.
The Sheriff's Department said a Marenga man was operating a custom late model Corvette drag car and lost control on the track while racing and struck a concrete wall.
Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children, all in a Chevrolet full-size van, were killed, according to Illinois State Police. The children were ages 5 to 13.
Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children, all in a Chevrolet full-size van, were killed, according to Illinois State Police. The children were ages 5 to 13.
A 36-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning after police said he stole a delivery van.
Police in Bloomington arrested a 60-year-old man Friday after he reportedly stole merchandise twice in one week from Walmart.
A 37-year-old man faces felony domestic battery charges after police say he punched an older man and strangled a 17-year-old Friday night.
A man from Normal was sentenced to five years in prison on a weapons charge after a gun was found on him during a traffic stop in 2020.
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed Friday in Normal. Details:
Matthew T. Huett, 40, was arrested Wednesday after multiple bills of indictments were signed by a McLean County grand jury.
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.
A 29-year-old Normal man was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison for trafficking a minor for sex in Peoria.
Parts of the former Pheasant Run Resort were heavily damaged or destroyed by the May 21 fire.
Parts of the former Pheasant Run Resort were heavily damaged or destroyed by the May 21 fire.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Capt. Bobby Wallace said neither sustained life-threatening injuries.
More than 19,000 Cook County residents whose gun permits were revoked have failed to turn over their FOID cards, a top police official said Thursday.
A McHenry County man faces sex assault and abuse charges in McLean County.
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BLOOMINGTON — State Farm is providing an opportunity for girls in grades 5 through 12 to close the gender cap in technology with the Tech Astra STEM Summit.
According to the national nonprofit Girls Who Code, in 1995, 37% of computer scientists were girls, and today it is only 24%. The biggest drop-off for girls in computer science is between the ages of 13 and 17.
Tech Astra is a one-day in-person and virtual summit to engage girls across the country in STEM. In 2021, the program welcomed more than 400 girls from 22 states across the country.
This year's event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Attendees can participate at locations in Bloomington, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas, or virtually through Zoom. Space is limited and the event is free.
Registration for the summit is open now until Sept. 10.
The summit will allow participants to engage in hands-on labs in the areas of STEM; build an anemometer to get a read on wind speeds; design a cellphone holder to stand up your phone; write a driverless car algorithm to help a self-driving car learn what to do next; hear from State Farm executives about the field of IT and innovation; and socialize with other girls who have similar interests in STEM.
Photos: Inside the Bloomington-Normal wastewater treatment process
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Berries n’ cream. Berries n’ cream.” You now have that song stuck in your head. You’re welcome.
Speaking of berries n’ cream, Sunday, Aug. 7, is National Raspberries N’ Cream Day. According to NationalToday.com, this day was founded in the U.S. to celebrate the raspberry season.
“National Raspberries N’ Cream Day is observed on August 7 annually in the United States. The raspberry season is at its peak around this time in the northern hemisphere, which is why you can’t afford to miss out on celebrating this day. You will find raspberries at the supermarket, on the streets in food stalls, and in almost every grocery store,” as their website states.
If you want to celebrate raspberries too, here are some of the best places to get raspberries and raspberry-infused food and drinks in Dallas, according to Foursquare:
- Reverie Bakeshop
- Bread Winners Café & Bakery
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- The Mermaid Bar at Neiman Marcus
- Woodlands American Grill
- Fat Straws Bubble Tea
- Al Biernat’s Prime Steak & Seafood
- The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Las Colinas
- Super Chix
- Snappy Salads
- The Old Monk
- Rise No. 1
- Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery
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A man was stabbed in the back at the Yankee Stadium subway station in broad daylight, authorities said Sunday.
NYPD officials said the 33-year-old man is expected to survive, as he undergoes treatment at Lincoln Hospital.
Police said the stabbing occurred on the mezzanine of the 4 train, not the platform. The suspect took off wearing grey shorts and white sneakers.
The circumstances surrounding the violent assault, including whether the attack was random, were not immediately known.
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The Butler Twp. neighborhood was quiet on Sunday just days after a resident is suspected of killing four people in two different homes Friday. However, news of the suspected gunman’s arrest Saturday night in Lawrence, Kansas provided a sense of relief after one sleepless night.
Stephen Marlow, 39, of Haverstraw Avenue was captured Saturday night by Lawrence, Kansas police with little resistance.
An officer in Lawrence, which is about 9 1/2 hours from Dayton, noticed a vehicle matching the description of Marlow’s vehicle around 9 p.m. As officers approached in other vehicles, Marlow turned into a parking lot and exited his SUV and was safely taken into custody, police said.
“We are extremely proud of our officers’ work tonight and thankful for the peaceful outcome,” Laura McCabe, a Lawrence Police Department spokeswoman, said in a release.
Police have not said if Marlow was armed at the time of his arrest.
Butler Twp. Police Chief John Porter said there were concerns about Marlow turning himself in after a video surfaced online from Marlow after the shooting where he gave his reasoning for the Friday shooting. was considered armed and dangerous, Porter said.
“We understand the ideas and languages in the video are startling. And that is why our investigators are working around the clock to ensure Mr. Marlow is brought into custody,” Porter said before his arrest.
In the rambling video that the Dayton Daily News made an editorial decision not to publish, Marlow said he believes his family was “operated on with mind control.”
Porter said Saturday night his department would begin extradition procedures to bring Marlow back to Ohio. Christina Blevins, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and assisting Butler Twp. police, said the department would not be releasing additional details on Sunday.
Marlow is the only suspect in the shootings deaths that killed Clyde Knox, 82, Eva “Sally” Knox, 78, Sarah Anderson, 41, and Kayla Anderson, 15, Porter said. The Knox couple was killed in their home and the Andersons were killed at a separate home on Hardwick Place near the home owned by Marlow’s parents on Haverstraw Avenue, Porter said.
Two residents who declined to be identified publicly said they were grateful to police for apprehending Marlow.
On man who was taking a walk on Haverstraw Avenue said it was “amazing” they found Marlow. “I’m grateful they were able to find him,” he said. “I wish more could have been done to prevent this. I’m just thankful. It’s been tough to sleep lately.”
He described the victims as two great families and that 15-year-old Kayla Anderson “had a lot going for her and still had a lot more to go.”
Another resident who has lived for the past seven years near the home of Marlow as well as where the victims were gunned down, said “It’s pretty relieving and sad at the same time.” He said police told him of Marlow’s capture about 10:15 p.m. Saturday. “I was able to sleep last night.
The resident said he and Marlow have had a number of verbal altercations over the years, adding that Marlow had threatened him after getting worked up. The resident said Marlow has had various shouting matches with several other residents in the neighborhood. The resident said it had gotten to the point that he kept his garage door shut and the garage windows blocked off. In addition, the resident kept track of Marlow’s coming and goings to prevent running into each other.
On Friday, the resident said he was getting ready to mow his lawn and decided to have a second cup of coffee when he heard what sounded like fireworks. Then he heard some more behind his house. He said he opened his garage door and saw the victims, Sarah Anderson and Kayla Anderson, on the ground as they just returned home.
He also said he spoke with neighbor Clyde Knox, another of the victims, nearly every day and described Knox and his wife Sally as “very kind people.” The couple had seven grandchildren.
The Butler Twp. neighborhood sits about a mile west of the Miller Lane development and Interstate 75, just south of Little York Road.
Vandalia school superintendent Robert O’Leary said the district has provided counselors and therapists for students and their families and will continue this through next week.
A prayer event has been organized in the community and will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in the Butler High School parking lot. The event is meant to show a message of hope, strength, love and support amid the recent tragedy, according to a Facebook post by the City of Vandalia.
Marlow graduated from Butler High School in 2001 and graduated from the University of Kentucky in Lexington in 2005, according to a background check obtained by the Dayton Daily News.
Following college graduation he lived and worked in Chicago as a trader from 2006 to 2018, according to his LinkedIn profile. He worked at several companies during this time.
What we know about Stephen Marlow
In July 2019, police said he broke into a Damian Street home in Vandalia and threatened harm to a person there with a weapon. Marlow was convicted of aggravated burglary and aggravated menacing in February 2020.
He was sentenced to five years of community control but that probation was terminated Feb. 9, according to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court records.
During the first part of his probation, he was ordered to have a mental health evaluation and was under intense supervision until December 2020, according to court records.
Knox funeral services announced
Funeral services for Clyde W. Knox, 82, and his wife Eva “Sally” Knox, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Vandalia United Methodist Church, 200 S. Dixie Drive, in Vandalia. Interments will occur at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City.
The Knox’s are survived by their daughter and son-in-law, their son, seven grandchildren and several friends and family members.
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GARY — The worker who died while on the job at the Gary Works steel mill Friday night has been identified by authorities.
Justen Prugh, a 39-year-old Valparaiso man, died after collapsing while at work at the steel mill, according to the Lake County coroner's office. He was taken to Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus in Gary where he was pronounced dead at about 10 p.m. Friday.
The cause and manner of death are pending, according to the coroner's office.
United Steelworkers Union District 7 Director Mike Millsap said the death appeared to be the result of a heart attack and not any industrial accident.
"A contractor with Hayes Mechanical was transported from Gary Works to Northlake Hospital on Friday, August 5, where they passed away," U.S. Steel Media Relations Manager Amanda Malkowski said." Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family, friends and coworkers. Our Employee Assistance Program is available to employees who may need additional support."
The electrician had been working on a crane at the 84-inch hot strip mill at Gary Works, Millsap said. Prugh was working as a contractor who belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union.
The union and company plan to investigate the death to ensure it was not the result of any workplace injury.
Though safer than in previous generations, steel mills remain dangerous places to work with many natural hazards like machinery, trucks, trains, high catwalks, molten metal, raging temperatures and steel coil that can weigh several tons. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration reports that steel mills had 7.3 recordable illnesses or injuries per 100 full-time employee equivalents in 2020, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
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Steelworkers will take home bonus checks of upwards of $14,000 for the three-month period that ended on June 30, U.S. Steel Media Relations Manager Amanda Malkowski said.
The Michigan-based movie theater chain completed the first phase of its two-phase renovation plans to add amenities like faux-leather recliners and brick oven pizza.
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 filed unfair labor practice charges against California-based SOLV Energy and recruiter Aerotek charging they are recruiting workers from outside Indiana for the Mammoth Solar Farm Project and paying them "substantially lower than Indiana standards."
The cost of gas has dipped under $4 a gallon at a few Region gas stations, including BP in Dyer, Murphy USA in Valparaiso, Speedway in Wanatah, Family Express in Hobart and Valparaiso and Sam's Club and Costco in Merrillville as of Monday, according to GasBuddy.com.
Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone.
Historic Maplewood Cemetery Sexton Tom Hawes has been digging up the old Crown Point Mausoleum more than a half century after its demise at the cemetery at 347 Maple Lane. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/worker-who-died-at-gary-works-steel-mill-identified/article_788f468c-1996-5f9b-ba5e-7c93a6fecb71.html | 2022-08-07T20:35:12 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/worker-who-died-at-gary-works-steel-mill-identified/article_788f468c-1996-5f9b-ba5e-7c93a6fecb71.html |
GARY — A man shot to death Friday morning by a homeowner who called 911 to report a burglary in progress was identified as a 36-year-old, the Lake County coroner's office said.
Tony J. Mitchell, of Gary, died at the scene in the 200 block of Roosevelt Street, a coroner's release said.
Gary police were dispatched about 5:10 a.m. to the residence after a 56-year-old woman called to report a man attempting to enter her home, Lt. Dawn Westerfield said.
While officers were en route, the woman told dispatchers the man had broken out a window and she discharged her firearm but was unsure if she shot him, Westerfield said.
Police found the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the front of the residence.
Detectives with the Lake County/Gary Metro Homicide Unit were investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 219-755-3855. To remain anonymous, call 866-CRIME-GP.
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Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Jenell Echols
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206430
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elijah Joshua
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206376
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Ogden
Age : 23
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206429
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Taylor Ecsy
Age : 25
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206457
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
DeAndre Tillotson
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206423
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyronn Jones Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206393
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamel Kennedy
Age : 22
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206474
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyon Phelps
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206449
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yesenia Calderon
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206505
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Petrassi
Age : 45
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206428
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alexandra Rojo
Age : 19
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206489
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth McCammon
Age : 42
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206362
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kurt Van Nugtren
Age : 51
Residence: Winfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206433
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Ferguson
Age : 42
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206418
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobbie Fields
Age : 44
Residence: Whitesburg, KY
Booking Number(s): 2206444
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Randolph
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206441
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shane Camp
Age : 32
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206499
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keith Lasenby
Age : 58
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206493
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ayanna Williams
Age : 31
Residence: Oak Lawn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206422
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Logan Atkins
Age : 23
Residence: Bloomington, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206372
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Mathison
Age : 42
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206409
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Green Jr.
Age : 68
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206455
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kristy Gibson-Miller
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206424
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Clark
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206487
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristin Mobus
Age : 32
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206385
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adan Reyes
Age : 19
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206453
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Losano
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206472
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Zlatanovski
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206419
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brooks
Age : 40
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206395
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Markale Bolden
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206380
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ky Pryor
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206397
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shavesz Johnson
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206421
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mayra Reyes
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206458
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Johnnie Cobb Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206486
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Meeks
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206466
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darren Stocky Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206504
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ernest Howard III
Age : 31
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206459
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edwin Cabrera
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206361
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erin Baldwin
Age : 38
Residence: Saline, MI
Booking Number(s): 2206442
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Jimenez
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206476
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Brown Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206470
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Shaw Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206448
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frank Pfeifer
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206482
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terrence Thomas Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206500
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cardia Combs
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206375
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Hudson
Age : 28
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206460
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Hexadore Randall
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206477
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED); BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kimus Williams Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206440
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Scorcese Steveson
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206398
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anh Tuan Phung
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206484
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kolin Burgess
Age : 23
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206439
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: - DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tabitha Kirk
Age : 37
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206432
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camron Gill
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206394
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Hanas
Age : 40
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206373
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Sitarski
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206426
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristy Meyers
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206447
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lawrence Tobel
Age : 40
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206401
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Brown Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206485
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
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SAN ANTONIO — Put on your pink shirts and get ready for Mean Girls! The fun musical comedy is out on tour and making a stop at the Majestic Theatre from August 9-14.
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin NELL (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).
"Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung."
Tickets are still available for all shows. And if you're scheduled to work, just call and say "I can't go tonight. *fake cough* I'm sick."
So get in loser, we're going shopping for tickets to the show.
And don't forget a ticket for your cool mom, too.
- Tuesday, August 9: 7:30PM
- Wednesday, August 10: 7:30PM
- Thursday, August 11: 7:30PM
- Friday, August 12: 8PM
- Saturday, August 13: 2PM & 8PM
- Sunday, August 14: 2PM & 7:30PM
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Eugene community observes United States’ World War II nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
Community members gathered Saturday evening in Alton Baker Park to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the United States’ World War II nuclear bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The gathering, which took place near a persimmon tree grown from the seed of a persimmon that survived the Hiroshima bombing, offered an opportunity for locals to reflect and make a call to action against nuclear war.
“It is not only in memory of ancestors, but it is a memory of things that should never happen again,” said former Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy in a speech at the event. “It’s something that we kind of take a responsibility to carry with us through time.”
The U.S. bombings of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945 and Nagasaki, on Aug. 9, 1945, killed hundreds of thousands of people and destroyed the two cities.
In a letter to the Eugene event, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui wrote of his desires for a world free of nuclear weapons.
“The road to abolition will not be smooth, but if each of us in civil societies sustain an unshakeable conviction that nuclear weapons are totally unacceptable and share that conviction persuasively with people around the world, we can compel world leaders to turn away from nuclear deterrents,” community member Mike Takahashi read from the letter.
“The city of Hiroshima will never stop preserving the facts of the bombing, disseminating them beyond our borders and conveying them to the future, together with the city of Nagasaki and other mayors for peace member cities around the world.”
Rev. Mark Unno spoke of his family’s experiences with radiation sickness following the Hiroshima bombing and offered a poem of hope for attendees. He also spoke of the current events surrounding war and conflict and his hopes for peace.
“We are in a critical moment in history in which there is so much terrible tragedy occurring in Ukraine and elsewhere,” he said.
The violence in Ukraine was also of concern to Bob Watada, one of the event’s organizers. He has been protesting and campaigning against wars for his whole life, 83-year-old Watada said, and became involved in the commemoration as a way of educating people.
“If enough of us can keep doing this we can try to turn it around,” he said. “I think to me the most important thing is, it has to keep reminding us that violence is not the solution.”
Aimee Yogi, co-president of the Japanese American Association of Lane County, said she feels the commemoration offers community members a chance to come together and reflect on the bombings in the context of world events.
“It’s so fulfilling to us the support we get from the community, she said.
The Japanese American Association of Lane County, along with the Asian American Council of Oregon and the Community Alliance of Lane County were sponsors of the event.
The crowd of roughly 75 listened to speeches, a performance by Eugene Taiko and danced alongside performers before dusk fell.
Slowly, the crowd formed a procession behind a group of Taiko drummers and walked toward the ponds at Alton Baker Park. Attendees made their way to the water’s edge and slowly released paper lanterns across the water.
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QUASQUETON -- Deputies and firefighters rescued five people Sunday morning who were camping and later stranded on a sandbar along the Wapsipinicon River.
The people, as well as three dogs, avoided injury.
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:45 a.m. from a man who said his family was camping on the sandbar north of Quasqueton and near the 2700 block of Coots Boulevard.
He reportedly told the Sheriff’s Office the recent rainfall caused his family's tents to collapse and some of their kayaks and tubes to float down river, leaving them stranded on the sandbar.
Quasqueton and Independence firefighters assisted in the launching of a rescue boat from the Iron Bridge Access in the 2700 block of Nolen Avenue.
They eventually found and rescued the family.
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WATERLOO — St. Paul's United Methodist Church's beef and noodle dinner will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday.
The menu includes all you can eat beef and noodles, potatoes, coleslaw, and beverages. Served as plated meals. Plus, a choice of dessert.
Cost is $10 for adults and children 12 and older. Cost is $5 for kids under 12. The church is located at 207 W. Louise St., one block south of UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.
PHOTOS: Celebration of Life vigil for Schmidts
Celebration of Life 1
Nita Schmidt, aunt of Tyler Schmidt, reads a statement from Tyler's parents, Timothy and Debra, during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday in Cedar Falls. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Celebration of Life 2
Friends, family and neighbors gather during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Celebration of Life 8
Friends, family and neighbors gather during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday in Cedar Falls. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Celebration of Life 5
A photo of Tyler and Sarah Schmidt sits on the podium during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday. in Cedar Falls. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Celebration of Life 3
Teresa and Brian Carr, friends and neighbors of Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt, speak during their Celebration of Life vigil held at Overman Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Celebration of Life 4
Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green embraces Teresa and Brian Carr, friends and neighbors of Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt, during their Celebration of Life vigil held at Overman Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Schmidt's were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green speaks during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Friends, family and neighbors gather during the Celebration of Life vigil for Tyler, Sarah, and Lula Schmidt held at Overman Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Schmidts were shot and killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park on July 22.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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WATERLOO — The East High School class of 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waterloo Career Center.
The inductees will also be recognized during the half-time of the varsity football game versus Fort Dodge.
The class consists of Tom Johnson (Class of 1994), Tony Brown (Class of 1969), Robert Tyson (Class of 1967), Lyle Buhr (Class of 1964) and Virginia (Ginger) Young (Class of 1954).
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
A couple of hundred people attended an hour-long celebration of life ceremony for Tyler and Sarah Schmidt and their six-year-old daughter, Lula. The Cedar Falls family members were found shot to death July 22 in their tent at Maquoketa Caves State Park. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/east-high-to-recognize-2022-hall-of-fame-class/article_21fe9e91-17a6-5702-8f6d-66a83fd69e93.html | 2022-08-07T20:52:58 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/east-high-to-recognize-2022-hall-of-fame-class/article_21fe9e91-17a6-5702-8f6d-66a83fd69e93.html |
FARLEY -- Authorities have released the names of the two people who were killed when a vehicle rear-ended a sanitation vehicle Tuesday on U.S. Highway 20 near Farley.
Miranda Held, 20, and Samuel Linck, 21, both of Cedar Falls, were killed in the crash. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Held was driving with Linck east on U.S. Highway 20 near mile marker 300 around 5:15 p.m. when she attempted to pass vehicles by entering a turning lane and rear-ended an eastbound sanitation vehicle driven by 32-year-old Adam Linden of Sherrill that was waiting to turn north onto Olde Castle Road.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
A couple of hundred people attended an hour-long celebration of life ceremony for Tyler and Sarah Schmidt and their six-year-old daughter, Lula. The Cedar Falls family members were found shot to death July 22 in their tent at Maquoketa Caves State Park. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/farley-crash-kills-two-cedar-falls-residents/article_f48b7d29-316e-54b0-a29a-7a8195529b4f.html | 2022-08-07T20:53:04 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/farley-crash-kills-two-cedar-falls-residents/article_f48b7d29-316e-54b0-a29a-7a8195529b4f.html |
INDEPENDENCE -- A woman was seriously injured Sunday morning after driving her vehicle into an embankment in Independence, causing it to go airborne.
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 6:05 a.m. and found Renee Recker of Independence had been driving her 2016 Chevrolet Suburban southbound on Quasqueton Diagonal Boulevard when she lost control of it near the intersection with Nelson Avenue.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
The vehicle entered the east ditch, and then struck a driveway embankment before going airborne and eventually coming to a rest in the ditch.
Recker was transported to a Waterloo hospital.
The accident remains under investigation. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Quasqueton Fire Department and AMR Ambulance Service.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
A couple of hundred people attended an hour-long celebration of life ceremony for Tyler and Sarah Schmidt and their six-year-old daughter, Lula. The Cedar Falls family members were found shot to death July 22 in their tent at Maquoketa Caves State Park. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/independence-woman-seriously-injured-after-car-goes-airborne/article_07983d8d-4f7c-507e-9ba2-249aabc30e1f.html | 2022-08-07T20:53:10 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/independence-woman-seriously-injured-after-car-goes-airborne/article_07983d8d-4f7c-507e-9ba2-249aabc30e1f.html |
WATERLOO — The Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley has announced the following needs of local organizations for volunteers:
The Job Foundation is looking for volunteers to work with high schoolers as a program voluunteer. The role consists of helping students with financial success.
Main Street Waterloo is still looking for volunteers to water flowers on Fourth Street.
The American Red Cross Nebraska and Iowa region is looking for blood drive volunteers.
Green Iowa Americorps is looking for people to help plant trees.
Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at (319) 883-3015 or information@vccv.org, or go online to vccv.org for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
A couple of hundred people attended an hour-long celebration of life ceremony for Tyler and Sarah Schmidt and their six-year-old daughter, Lula. The Cedar Falls family members were found shot to death July 22 in their tent at Maquoketa Caves State Park. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/local-volunteer-opportunites/article_a01e61ee-23a7-53f3-bc2f-263030d0ad18.html | 2022-08-07T20:53:16 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/local-volunteer-opportunites/article_a01e61ee-23a7-53f3-bc2f-263030d0ad18.html |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Did you happen to see a car in the Holston River this weekend as you were passing by?
Not to worry that was just the Homeland Security District 1 regional swift water rescue team out practicing their flood response drills.
Video courtesy Kingsport Fire Department
The drills were conducted Friday through Sunday and were visible to the public if you knew where to look.
Video courtesy Kingsport Fire Department
The rescue team comprises Sullivan County EMA, Bristol Fire Department, Kingsport Fire Department, Johnson City Fire Department and Washington County EMS. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/photos-rescue-crews-conduct-flood-response-training-drills-in-holston-river-over-the-weekend/ | 2022-08-07T20:53:38 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/photos-rescue-crews-conduct-flood-response-training-drills-in-holston-river-over-the-weekend/ |
PALMERTON, Pa. — A man is behind bars after firing shots outside a bar in Carbon County.
Police were called to Delaware Avenue near Palmerton just before 11 p.m. Saturday night.
When they arrived, they found two shell casings on the ground.
Investigators believe Leonid Opacic got into a fight with another man.
That's when Opacic allegedly began shooting.
No one was struck by the gunfire.
He's facing attempted homicide and related offenses in Carbon County.
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TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — A man is facing a slew of charges in Monroe County after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase.
Officers say Kevin Chalmers was involved in an argument at Camelback Lodge in Tannersville Saturday morning.
When police tried to speak with him, he took off, almost hit an officer, and led police on a chase on Interstate 80 East.
Police eventually caught up with Chalmers and found three children were in the car.
He's locked up on aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and related charges.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/man-charged-after-police-chase-in-monroe-county-tannersville-camelback-lodge-kevin-chalmers-endangering-welfare-of-a-child/523-932df46d-3d88-4585-968c-8e89a88b99b0 | 2022-08-07T20:54:14 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/man-charged-after-police-chase-in-monroe-county-tannersville-camelback-lodge-kevin-chalmers-endangering-welfare-of-a-child/523-932df46d-3d88-4585-968c-8e89a88b99b0 |
Families flocked to Short Pump Town Center on Sunday afternoon to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
Saxon Shoes, a locally owned store in the shopping mall, was buzzing over the weekend — especially in the children's section.
Parents wrangled their kids and helped measure feet as children stomped around in light-up shoes and talked about what they'll wear on the first day of school.
Anna Lynch, store manager at Saxon Shoes, described the children's section over the weekend as "craziness," and said that most people who shopped came in with the intention of saving a few dollars during the tax holiday.
In most Virginia localities, the sales tax rate is 5.3%. A few localities in Hampton Roads have a sales tax rate of 7%, and eight localities in the Richmond region have a sales tax of 6%. In Henrico, where Short Pump Town Center is located, a $50 pair of shoes would normally incur a sales tax of $3.
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The sales tax holiday, which ran from Friday to Sunday, applied to school supplies, clothing and footwear as well as some emergency preparedness items.
Ian Stine of Hampton Roads, who shopped with his daughter and family at Saxon Shoes on Sunday, said that while the sales tax holiday isn't a huge incentive, it makes sense to take advantage of it before the school year begins.
The sales tax holiday didn't generate its usual crowd last year while COVID-19 cases surged before the school year, Lynch said. This year's edition was the first that has been as busy as those that occurred pre-pandemic, she said.
When Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the sales tax holiday on Thursday, he said it would bring some needed tax relief to Virginians during a time of high inflation and gas prices.
“Our administration will continue to stand up for parents trying to buy school supplies for their children, Virginians preparing for upcoming weather-related events, and families struggling with the cost of living challenges," Youngkin said in a statement. "Building on the record tax relief for Virginians in this year’s budget, lowering the cost of living remains a top priority for my administration as we work together to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/sales-tax-holiday-brings-shoppers-to-short-pump/article_f5ced8e7-6be5-5269-8bf5-96f46384e2b5.html | 2022-08-07T21:09:50 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/sales-tax-holiday-brings-shoppers-to-short-pump/article_f5ced8e7-6be5-5269-8bf5-96f46384e2b5.html |
Middle school girls from Sunnyside Unified School District spent a portion of their summer vacation delving into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields as they participated in a camp hosted by the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation.
The Applied Career Exploration in STEM (ACES) Camp, which was held July 11 to 15 at no charge to participants, is designed to let students explore a wide variety of careers and spark their interest in higher education in STEM fields. It also underscores that women are essential in every career, SARSEF organizers said in a news release.
This year, the camp hosted a total of 40 campers who visited STEM centers throughout Tucson to engage in immersive, hands-on tours and activities. Some of the tours included the Pima Community College Downtown Campus, the University of Arizona and Sonora Quest Laboratories.
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The campers also visited an autopsy room, where they were able to examine human organs preserved for educational purposes.
And to combine entrepreneurship with the STEM activities, the students engaged in a “Shark Tank” activity in which they explored the process of designing, creating and financing a new product made of recycled materials.
After running for more than a decade, the ACES Camp has served more than 500 participants, some of whom have become engineers or scientists. To learn more about the ACES Camp, visit https://sarsef.org.
Applications for education award
The application cycle for the Raytheon Leaders in Education Award is now open through Sept. 12.
The program recognizes and rewards Pima County teachers in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who are achieving outstanding classroom performance, demonstrating leadership in their schools and communities, and supporting their peers.
The judges will evaluate the applications, narrow them to 12 finalists and ultimately choose four awardees: one representing pre-kinder, one for grades K-5, another for grades 6-8, and the last representing grades 9-12.
The four winners will each receive a $2,500 cash prize, and an additional $2,500 in matching gifts will be presented to each winning teacher’s respective school. The finalists will each receive $500.
To find the eligibility requirements and application materials for the Raytheon Leaders in Education Award, visit https://TucsonValuesTeachers.org.
New principal named
Casey Robinson was named high school principal for Desert Christian Schools, a private institution on Tucson’s east side.
Robinson has more than 20 years’ experience in education, according to a news release. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of New Orleans and a master’s degree in education leadership from Northern Arizona University.
Most recently, she served as director of admissions for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.
“Educating the next generation is an honor and a privilege,” Robinson said in the Desert Christian Schools news release. “My desire is to see our students grow in their discernment; to be able to evaluate what they are learning and to think critically as they move into adulthood.”
Desert Christian was founded as a high school in 1986, and has since grown to include a second campus for preschool through 8th grade.
Have any questions or news tips about K-12 education in Southern Arizona? Contact reporter Genesis Lara at glara@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/sunnyside-girls-explore-stem-education-careers-through-free-camp/article_544a6e28-144f-11ed-baba-47803407ae68.html | 2022-08-07T21:15:29 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/sunnyside-girls-explore-stem-education-careers-through-free-camp/article_544a6e28-144f-11ed-baba-47803407ae68.html |
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The body of 48-year-old Jeremiah T. Bueker, an Arkansas County Northern District Court judge was recovered from a lake on Sunday morning.
According to reports, Bueker and family and friends spent their weekend in Jefferson County.
At one point Bueker ventured off for a while and later the family began to worry. He had been last seen near Mud Lake and since the family could not locate him, and it began to get dark, they contacted the police.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies arrived and began an extensive search on the ground and in the water alongside the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol and wildlife officers with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Shortly after 9:00 a.m., they detected a body at the bottom of the lake. Once they were able to recover the body, the family assisted the deputies and investigators in the positive identification of Bueker's body.
Bueker was pronounced dead by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, and his death is being investigated as an accidental drowning. The body will be sent to the state medical examiner for an autopsy.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing and we will update with information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/body-arkansas-county-judge-recovered-lake/91-be748721-4fd9-4dcd-ad9b-e2c7ba14513a | 2022-08-07T21:32:15 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/body-arkansas-county-judge-recovered-lake/91-be748721-4fd9-4dcd-ad9b-e2c7ba14513a |
CINCINNATI — Police are searching for at least two suspects after nine people were injured in a shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Officers were called to the 1300 block of Main Street near downtown shortly before 1:40 a.m. following reports of a disorderly crowd.
Police said two groups started fighting while officers were clearing the crowd from the street. At least two individuals involved in the altercation pulled out firearms and exchanged multiple rounds of gunfire into the crowd.
In a press briefing, Cincinnati police said eight men and one woman were hurt and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. The victims’ ages range from 23 to 47.
An officer fired one shot at an unidentified suspect who was leaving the scene, but it’s unclear whether the suspect was struck by gunfire, according to police.
"Today's events are completely and totally unacceptable. The use of guns to solve disputes cannot become a normal part of our culture. I want to express the city's gratitude to the officers on the scene. Their quick response likely saved many more from injury and prevented the loss of life," Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said in a statement.
If anyone witnessed the shooting or has additional information, they are asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 513-352-3542. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/cincinnati-shooting-9-injured-2-gunmen-sought/530-7f2cf5bd-099b-4025-8177-94558179ab62 | 2022-08-07T21:32:21 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/cincinnati-shooting-9-injured-2-gunmen-sought/530-7f2cf5bd-099b-4025-8177-94558179ab62 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A standoff that started in north Wichita Sunday morning ended with the suspect being shot by law enforcement.
According to Wichita Police Department Interim Chief Lem Moore, 911 received a call around 9 a.m. for the report of domestic violence involving shots being fired.
The call came out near the intersection of W 45th St N and N Arkansas.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers learned that the suspect had barricaded himself in a shed at the back of the residence.
According to Moore, officers were aware of the suspect’s history of violence, which included shots being fired.
Although not able to make contact face to face, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) says they were able to talk to the suspect through a phone call. Shortly after, the suspect decided to end communication with officials.
Wichita police say an hour later negotiators were called to the scene in an attempt to negotiate and talk the suspect out safely.
Around noon, the SWAT team was called out to continue to work with the suspect.
SWAT tossed another phone to the suspect, who further refused to talk, according to the WPD.
At that time, Moore says the suspect began shooting shots randomly from outside the shed. He says around four to five shots were fired, and that Wichita police are still trying to track down where they landed. One of the shots struck a WPD car.
What brought the standoff to an end, according to Wichita police, was that the suspect stepped outside of the shed to shoot again, and that one shot was fired from an officer, stopping the suspect.
EMS was then able to move in and start working on the suspect. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
An investigation is ongoing. KSN will provide more information as it becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-north-wichita/ | 2022-08-07T21:32:22 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-north-wichita/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — A new social media trend is bringing back an older way of managing money. What was formerly known as the "envelope system" has now become viral as "cash stuffing."
It has grown in popularity by Gen Z to help combat inflation.
Nathan Fort, the founder and president of Vital Retirement Planners in Cedar Park, said all you need is some envelopes and cash.
"The principle of cash stuffing is actually very old. It was created long before hashtags were around. It's a simple concept of dividing your income into expenses," Fort said.
The way it works is you divide your income into envelopes labeled with different expense categories and stuff them with money.
When you pair rising costs along with credit card and student loan debt, Fort said it's easy to understand why this has become so popular recently, especially among younger generations.
"They're having to be really forced to be much more careful with how they spend their money and they can't afford miscellaneous, impulsive spending," Fort said.
The "cash stuffing" method is a strategy to get out of debt and keep your finances on track.
"You can really be caught off guard and even be shocked and surprised by your spending habits when you finally get into your statement and see where your money's going," Fort said.
That's why he said it's important to review your finances at least once a month.
While the "cash stuffing" method works, Fort said it's more of a short-term solution to manage spending. One drawback is you're not building credit.
"If you're not using credit in your spending, then you're not building that credit. That could be useful later down the road if you need to buy a house or qualify for a car," Fort said.
Compulsive spending can be a difficult habit to break, but Fort said it's possible if you take a few steps to prioritize your expenses.
"The practice and the principle in and of itself are excellent and I think it can just graduate into a more professional electronic format at some point when people are ready," Fort said.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday said its deputies and hostage negotiators spent that morning coming to a peaceful resolution of a domestic disturbance in a resort not far from Lake Buena Vista.
Deputies responded at 5:08 a.m. to Grand Beach by Diamond Resorts in the 8300 block of Lake Bryan Beach Blvd., where they learned a man was in a room with a small child and refused to come out, according to a news release.
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Hostage negotiators worked for more than eight hours speaking with the man, what led him to eventually surrender peacefully, the release stated.
The man — who deputies said was unarmed — was taken into custody and the child was said to be safe and unharmed.
No further information would be provided Sunday, the sheriff’s office said.
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MODESTO, Calif. — A 4-year-old boy was hurt after being hit by a car while waiting for an ice cream truck in Modesto Saturday night, officials with the California Highway Patrol's Modesto office said.
According to the CHP, a white Dodge Nitro SUV driving at high speeds hit a 4-year-old boy who was standing next to his father waiting to cross a crosswalk at Donald Street just east of Hancock Street around 9:40 p.m. Saturday.
CHP officials say the 4-year-old was waiting for an ice cream truck near the crosswalk at the time of the crash.
The 4-year-old was taken to UC Davis Medical Center following the crash suffering serious injuries, police say. Authorities did not have an update on the boy's condition Sunday.
Those who have information on the hit and run crash or who recognize the car involved are asked to call the Modesto CHP office at 209-545-7440.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two people have died and two others are recovering from injuries after a Sunday morning crash on Garden Highway in Sacramento.
Around 12:48 a.m. Sunday, Sacramento Police officers say they responded to the area of Garden Highway and Northgate Boulevard after reports came in of a crash involving two cars.
Officials with the Sacramento Fire Department were also sent out to the scene and declared an adult man and woman dead, Sacramento Police say. The woman who died in the crash was said to be the passenger of the car.
Two occupants of the other car involved in the crash were taken to an area hospital for injuries described by police as "non-life-threatening."
According to investigators, no arrests have been made in the case and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One person has been injured after a car carrying a camper trailer overturned on westbound I-80 in Placer County Sunday, officials with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District said in a post on Facebook.
The car overturned on I-80 Sunday near the Clipper Gap or Placer Hills Road exit causing all but one lane of the freeway to be closed in the westbound direction.
One person was taken to a local trauma center with minor injuries, officials said. The California Highway Patrol, Placer County Sheriff's Office and Caltrans all responded to the scene along with Placer Hills firefighters and paramedics.
Caltrans officials said there is no estimated time as to when the roadway may fully reopen.
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What to Know
- New York state Health Commissioner Mary Bassett warned that the confirmed polio case in an unvaccinated adult and the detection of the virus in sewage could indicate a larger outbreak is underway
- "Based on earlier polio outbreaks, New Yorkers should know that for every one case of paralytic polio observed, there may be hundreds of other people infected," Bassett said
- State health officials are urgently calling for people who are unvaccinated to receive their shots as soon as possible
A federal team has been deployed to New York to investigate the state's one positive case of polio — found in an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County who suffered paralysis.
The CDC confirmed its presence in the Empire State as health officials issued an urgent call for the unvaccinated to get inoculated against the virus, citing new evidence of possible "community spread."
"CDC continues to collaborate with the New York State Department of Health to investigate their recent polio case, including ongoing testing of wastewater samples to monitor for poliovirus and deploying a small team to New York to assist on the ground with the investigation and vaccination efforts," a spokesperson confirmed Sunday.
The polio virus has now been found in seven different wastewater samples in two adjacent counties north of New York City, health officials said.
But based on earlier polio outbreaks, "New Yorkers should know that for every one case of paralytic polio observed, there may be hundreds of other people infected,” the state's health commissioner, Dr. Mary T. Bassett, said in a statement Thursday.
“Coupled with the latest wastewater findings, the Department is treating the single case of polio as just the tip of the iceberg of much greater potential spread," she said. "As we learn more, what we do know is clear: the danger of polio is present in New York today. We must meet this moment by ensuring that adults, including pregnant people, and young children by 2 months of age are up to date with their immunization — the safe protection against this debilitating virus that every New Yorker needs.”
The polio patient in Rockland County is the first person known to be infected with the virus in the U.S. in nearly a decade. Wastewater samples collected in June and July in adjacent Orange County also contained the virus.
Polio, once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, was declared eliminated in the United States in 1979, more than two decades after vaccines became available.
A majority of people infected with polio have no symptoms, but can still shed the virus and give it to others for days or weeks. A small percentage of people who get the disease suffer paralysis. The disease is fatal for between 5-10% of those paralyzed.
All school children in New York are required to have a polio vaccine, but enforcement of vaccination rules in some areas can be lax. Rockland and Orange counties are both known as centers of vaccine resistance. Statewide, about 79% of have completed their polio vaccination series by age two. In Orange County, that rate is 59%. In Rockland it is 60%.
The Orange County wastewater samples were initially collected from municipal wastewater treatment plants for COVID-19 testing.
“It is concerning that polio, a disease that has been largely eradicated through vaccination, is now circulating in our community, especially given the low rates of vaccination for this debilitating disease in certain areas of our County,” said Orange County Health Commissioner Irina Gelman said. “I urge all unvaccinated Orange County residents to get vaccinated as soon as medically feasible.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/cdc-deploys-small-team-to-new-york-for-polio-investigation/3810819/ | 2022-08-07T21:55:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/cdc-deploys-small-team-to-new-york-for-polio-investigation/3810819/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County announced they have added two cooling centers in Portland and extended library hours ahead of the city’s triple-digit forecast.
With temps expected to soar to 100 degrees on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Portland from Sunday afternoon until 8 p.m. Monday.
In partnership with Do Good Multnomah and Cultivate Initiatives, the county said the cooling centers are open from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Cooling Centers:
- The Medford Building in Old Town 435 NW Glisan Street.
- Sunrise Center in east Portland 18901 East Burnside Street.
Officials said the sites are pet-friendly and will offer food, water and cooling items. The county also noted face masks are required and will be provided at both locations.
Those who need a free ride to the centers are asked to call 211.
Multnomah County cool spaces map
In addition to the cooling centers, Portland’s Midland Library and the Gresham Library have extended their hours until 8 p.m. Sunday. The Lloyd Center has also extended its hours until 10 p.m. to help Portlanders beat the heat.
Officials said Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications answered seven heat-related calls on Saturday and noted one person was taken to a hospital.
Amid the high temps, Multnomah County Environmental Health issued a Yellow Day advisory on Sunday over air quality concerns for sensitive groups. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/multnomah-county-opens-cooling-centers-ahead-of-triple-digit-forecast/ | 2022-08-07T21:56:08 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/multnomah-county-opens-cooling-centers-ahead-of-triple-digit-forecast/ |
Monsoon storms return, flash flood watch in place in Flagstaff, northern Arizona
The city of Flagstaff has asked people to "shelter in place" as flash floods are expected in the Museum Fire Flood Area, Mt. Elden Estates, Grandview and Sunnyside neighborhoods Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a flash flood watch for portions of northern Arizona from noon Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday. Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are possible each afternoon through the middle of the week.
"Deep monsoon moisture will move across central AZ today," said the National Weather Service in Flagstaff in a tweet on Sunday. "Starting this afternoon, conditions will favor storms capable of producing heavy downpours of 2 to 3 inches."
Community members are asked to avoid flood prone area like creeks, drainages, and low water crossings.
"This evening's thunderstorm activity across the lower deserts of Arizona and Sonora is a testament to the ongoing moisture surge," said the National Weather Service in Flagstaff in a forecast discussion. "Increasing atmospheric moisture is enhancing the probability of widespread storms over the coming days for northern Arizona."
Temperatures are expected to remain near average throughout the week with temperature highs ranging from the mid-70s to low-80s, and temperature lows in the mid-50s.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s back-to-school time, and one Kanawha Valley business is stepping up to help families with the costs. This year, back-to-school prices are going way up, just like everything else.
The staff at Serendipity Spa and Salon in Kanawha City is taking its services on the road Sunday to provide free back-to-school haircuts for local kids.
The free haircuts will be provided at The Christian Family Shoppe in Smithers, in Eastern Kanawha County from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
“We’re going to do it up there because that community always seems to get a little forgotten and a little bypassed, and I live up in that area, so it’s really nice to give back,” said Caren Workman, owner of Serendipity Spa and Salon.
“It’s just one less cost that they have to worry about, with inflation for sure. But that’s just one burden we can take off of a family member or a parent, or somebody just to help out,” Workman added.
Now just remember, even though Serendipity Spa and Salon is located in Kanawha City, the stylists will be heading to Smithers to give the free haircuts. That is at the Christian Family Shoppe, 74 Michigan Ave. in Smithers. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/serendipity-spa-giving-free-back-to-school-haircuts-on-sunday-during-inflation/ | 2022-08-07T22:00:59 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/serendipity-spa-giving-free-back-to-school-haircuts-on-sunday-during-inflation/ |
Standing in a 20 by 10 metal storage unit, Paige Gilbert carefully wrapped her hands and forearms in black tape. On either side, two punching bags, hanging down from the top of the unit. A mismatched collection of items sit on the shelf covering the left wall nearby — 1990s Apple desktops, a stack of board games and a transparent container filled with all different sizes of cowboy boots.
The unit has been in use since 2020, and it’s where the majority of Gilbert’s training takes place. It’s nothing fancy, she’ll tell you, but it’s where she’s become a six-time national boxing champion and ranked the first youth in America at 119 pounds.
She began to slide the boxing gloves over her hands but then hesitated.
“Maybe I should start the timer first,” she joked, grabbing her phone from one the shelves.
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The app’s robotic voice announced the first round. When the three bell rings come over the phone’s speaker, Gilbert’s focus immediately shifted to the punching bag hanging in front of her.
“Three rounds,” she said. “Three minutes.”
The process is repetitive, which is also the point of the training. Lightly hopping from foot to foot, continuously delivering punches to the black punching bag. Sometimes raining a blow with enough force that it swings to hit the side of the metal container. The movements are careful and purposeful, it’s a rhythm she’s been perfecting for almost nine years now.
“When I was younger, I used to get made fun of and I wouldn't know how to defend myself. I was just clueless,” Gilbert said.
Around the age of 10, after a more serious run-in with a bully, the family was pointed in the direction of the Casper Boxing Club.
“And that's when I first started, I was really happy, but really nervous because I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if that sport would fit me,” Gilbert said. “I had my first fight, like two months after I started, and I love it. I can take my anger out on it. … If you're angry, you can either punch your bag or punch a person, I always say.”
When relieving stress, it’s better to punch a bag, she clarified. A few reps in, she glanced over at the countdown.
“I still have 30 seconds?” She asked in disbelief, still laying punches on the bag.
After about two years at the local boxing club, John Gilbert, Paige’s dad, started taking over the training.
“We get along fine and she trains hard, but we do butt heads on things sometimes because it’s father and daughter,” John said. “We're both hard-headed, but I mean, overall it's good. I learned a lot of patience. She's not me, she's not you. … I learned a lot of patience by teaching her how to do it at her pace instead of my pace.”
Paige nodded along while he spoke. At 18 years old, she’s competed in 48 fights. She’s won some, she’s lost some, but she’s always gotten back in the ring. It’s a quality she’s pretty well known for in the boxing world, but a little less in day-to-day life. Social media platforms help to mix the two together, Paige said.
“On my Instagram, I actually have a couple of nine-year-old girls following me and it just makes me happy because they're boxing and they're having fun with it,” she said. “They text me a lot and I text them back. And if you need any help, I'm always right here. It makes me happy that I can be a role model to someone that I actually want to be.”
At their age, she didn’t have many female role models to look up to when it came to boxing.
“Men think that it is their sport and that women can't do it,” she explained. “Women can't fight, they can't punch, they can't do it. So I'm trying to prove that you can do it — I can do it. I will make a name in this sport. I will do it.”
And how is she doing so far?
“I think I'm doing great,” she laughed. “Number one. I think that's pretty great.”
In December, Paige will head to the 2022 USA Boxing National Championships in Lubbock, Texas. The championship offers a spot on Team USA for a year and a half, then the fighter has the opportunity to try out for the Olympics.
After a full three minutes, or what felt much longer for Paige, the phone played the sound of a bell three more times, signifying the round’s end. She threw one final punch, then stopped the swinging bag in the crook of her arm.
“Jeeze,” she said, clearly out of breath, but still smiling.
The biggest goal on her mind, she said, is competing in the 2024 Olympic Games as the first woman representing the state of Wyoming in the boxing event.
But for now, she’s juggling her time between work and training. After graduating Wyoming Connections Academy this past May, the day consists mostly of helping her dad sell items over eBay and chopping wood. The last job she outwardly dislikes, but can count the task as an extra workout, alongside her other training in the unit.
“It's nothing different from big gyms,” she said earlier before the reps, nodding towards the storage unit. “I mean, these bags will help me and they do help me. I don't have to have fancy equipment to be best.” | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/not-your-traditional-gym-local-boxer-unconventionally-going-national/article_29516166-1555-11ed-8da4-77184b9eab7f.html | 2022-08-07T22:02:07 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/not-your-traditional-gym-local-boxer-unconventionally-going-national/article_29516166-1555-11ed-8da4-77184b9eab7f.html |
There were some tasty treats in store for visitors to the 2022 St. Peter Catholic Church festival over the weekend.
The three-day festival, the church’s first since 2019, ended Sunday after three days of games, raffles, fellowship and live music. The food, however, was on many attendees’ minds.
Parishioners prepared and sold traditional Lithuanian and Eastern European foods including kugelis, a potato dish served with sour cream, stuffed cabbage rolls and Lithuanian sausage alongside pizza, corn-on-the-cob and soft pretzels. The parish also hosted a well-attended fish fry on Friday.
Co-organizer Diane Szewczyk and her team of volunteers made hundreds of cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice.
“Nobody’s complained about them,” Szewczyk joked. This was their first year selling the Polish dish.
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Thousands turned out over the weekend for the event held on the north side church grounds at 2224 30th Ave.
In 2021, St. Peter’s held a drive-through cookout because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is the first time in three years the festival came back in full swing, said co-organizer Marianne Kraus.
“We’re so glad it’s back,” Kraus said. “I missed seeing people and being with people. It is so good to see them and do something with them and see smiles on their faces. ... People also come from Chicago and Milwaukee to get the kugelis.”
Szewczyk said “it feels nice to finally have everybody back together.”
Volunteer Kurt Eaumann, who was busy selling tickets on Saturday afternoon, agreed.
“It’s awesome being back. It’s nice seeing the parish family together,” he said. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-st-peter-catholic-church-welcomes-thousands-to-three-day-festival/article_2a6d9a6a-1681-11ed-9e29-a3b4c7afeca2.html | 2022-08-07T22:04:18 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-st-peter-catholic-church-welcomes-thousands-to-three-day-festival/article_2a6d9a6a-1681-11ed-9e29-a3b4c7afeca2.html |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — County officials say a 22-year-old man died early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in East Manchester Township.
The victim died from multiple blunt force trauma according to the county coroner's office.
On Sunday morning, just before 5 a.m., first responders were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash with entrapment on Gut Road in an area between Second Street and Wago Road.
According to officials, the victim is believed to have been at that wheel when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.
Two other people involved in the crash were taken to the hospital but the severity of their injuries or condition is unknown.
No autopsy will be performed but there will be a routine toxicology test.
Police continue to investigate this crash. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/22-year-old-man-dies-after-crashing-into-tree-york-county-gut-road/521-d9f6b8f4-7408-4cdc-b50d-e95f4d071811 | 2022-08-07T22:05:44 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/22-year-old-man-dies-after-crashing-into-tree-york-county-gut-road/521-d9f6b8f4-7408-4cdc-b50d-e95f4d071811 |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A 46-year-old woman died at Wellspan York Hospital on Thursday night shortly after a single-vehicle crash in Peach Bottom Township.
Patricia (Blevins) Cooper, was pronounced dead at 11:12 p.m. after suffering blunt force injuries from the crash, according to the county coroner's office.
State police say Cooper was driving her vehicle westbound on the 3000 block of Bryansville Road in Delta when she was seen swerving before crashing into a tree at around 9:15 p.m.
When first responders arrived at the scene they found Cooper unconscious. They tried to resuscitate her at the scene and continued to do so as she was being taken to the hospital. Ultimately their efforts were unsuccessful.
State police continue to investigate the crash.
No autopsy will be performed but a routine toxicology test will be done. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/woman-dies-hospital-following-single-vehicle-crash-york-county-peach-bottom/521-f195e892-2b2c-4b02-b23c-e37882ec71d3 | 2022-08-07T22:05:50 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/woman-dies-hospital-following-single-vehicle-crash-york-county-peach-bottom/521-f195e892-2b2c-4b02-b23c-e37882ec71d3 |
Multiple agencies respond to hazmat situation at Vitro
The Wichita Falls Fire Department, Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department, Wichita County Sheriff's Office deputies and several ambulances responded Sunday afternoon to a hazardous materials situation at the Vitro Architectural Glass plant on Central Freeway. The incident was updated to a structure fire, according to the WFFD Facebook page.
According to preliminary reports, around 12:30 the Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to the large industrial complex, formerly known as PPG, for a hazmat. Multiple ambulances and a medial helicopter were called for injured employees. No word on the extent of their injuries.
Sixteen fire units were on-scene and Wichita County deputies blocked off the area to keep traffic away. According to scanner traffic, a large furnace spilled hot material.
The City of Wichita Falls said the public is not in danger, according to their Facebook page:
According to a previous Times Record News report, on July 30, an employee at the facility was killed from injuries received in a forklift accident.
Vitro releases statement after fatal accident
According to their website, Vitro Architectural Glass plant in Wichita Falls manufactures flat glass for use in residential and commercial markets.
This is a developing story. Stay with the Times Record News for more information. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/07/multiple-agencies-respond-to-hazmat-situation-at-vitro-glass-plant/65394725007/ | 2022-08-07T22:19:12 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/07/multiple-agencies-respond-to-hazmat-situation-at-vitro-glass-plant/65394725007/ |
Indiana is joining Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois in defining a road circuit around Lake Michigan aimed at owners of electric vehicles.
The Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour will span more than 1,100 miles and provide a network of EV chargers around the lake, according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed by officials from each state. Their ambition is to define an “electric Route 66” to boost tourism around the lake.
“The Great Lakes are the crown jewel of the upper Midwest, and this initiative proudly blends our clean energy goals with the natural beauty that attracts countless visitors each year,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
According to the Michigan Economic Development Corp., “chargers will be installed in key coastal communities at lighthouses, state parks, breweries, vineyards, restaurants and other small businesses. They will also be meshed into existing charging infrastructure networks at large entertainment attractions in cities along the route including Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.”
“The circuit will allow travelers to experience Lake Michigan and visit countless communities in and around the route,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “I am so proud that we came together to forge this bipartisan agreement.”
The MOU doesn’t have binding requirements, or a specific timeline, though state officials have said they expect the network to be built and defined in the next several years.
Top ranking for Indiana infrastructure
The Indiana Department of Transportation is touting Indiana’s No. 1 infrastructure ranking by the business television network CNBC.
The CNBC 2022 Top States for Business ranks Indiana the best state in the nation for the third time, following No. 1 rankings in 2016 and 2019. This year is the sixth consecutive year Indiana has been ranked in the top five.
“Indiana continues to attract national and global attention for leading the way in providing quality infrastructure for residents and businesses,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement about the ranking. “This No. 1 ranking affirms our approach to making strategic investments in transformative projects, our strong commitment to taking care of what we have, and our close collaboration with local communities and private partners. I’m looking forward to building on our momentum to further leverage our competitive advantage on infrastructure.”
According to CNBC: “Carrying some 277 million tons of cargo per year, Indiana’s rail network is among the busiest in the nation. It helps the Hoosier State earn its title as the Crossroads of America. But Indiana also scores well overall for sustainability. While it lags somewhat in renewable energy, the state’s central location serves it well. Hoosiers endure less extreme weather than some of their Midwest neighbors, with low risks of wildfires or floods.”
The rest of the top 10 states, in order, are Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Kansas (tied), Tennessee, Virginia and Missouri.
Ride historic rails
Rangers from the Indiana Dunes National Park will head to Wisconsin on Aug. 13 to help host Chicago Day at the East Troy Railroad Museum. The rangers’ role will be to tell the story of the South Shore railroad.
East Troy is west of Milwaukee. Visitors on Chicago Day will have the chance to ride in restored 1920s-era South Shore train cars donated to the museum by the National Park Service in 2010. The cars were restored by museum volunteers.
Children can earn an East Troy Electric Railroad pin for completing a Junior Ranger program during the event.
According to the national park, the last train of the day will include a three-car South Shore train running from the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago to the East Troy Depot. The train will depart from the Elegant Farmer around 4 p.m. and arrive in East Troy around 4:45 p.m.
The day’s events also include dedication of a 1924 Chicago Transit Authority. Two Chicago elevated railroad cars will also be part of the day.
The East Troy Electric Railroad operates on seven miles of track that have been in operation for 115 years. For more information, visit easttroyrr.org.
Here are the new Indiana laws to know that took effect July 1
Steelworkers will take home bonus checks of upwards of $14,000 for the three-month period that ended on June 30, U.S. Steel Media Relations Manager Amanda Malkowski said.
The Michigan-based movie theater chain completed the first phase of its two-phase renovation plans to add amenities like faux-leather recliners and brick oven pizza.
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 filed unfair labor practice charges against California-based SOLV Energy and recruiter Aerotek charging they are recruiting workers from outside Indiana for the Mammoth Solar Farm Project and paying them "substantially lower than Indiana standards."
The cost of gas has dipped under $4 a gallon at a few Region gas stations, including BP in Dyer, Murphy USA in Valparaiso, Speedway in Wanatah, Family Express in Hobart and Valparaiso and Sam's Club and Costco in Merrillville as of Monday, according to GasBuddy.com.
Historic Maplewood Cemetery Sexton Tom Hawes has been digging up the old Crown Point Mausoleum more than a half century after its demise at the cemetery at 347 Maple Lane.
Customer complaints have mounted as Old National Bank has integrated First Midwest Bank branches. Customers have complained about debit cards being declined, being locked out of their accounts online, being allowed to overdraft their accounts without warning and having to wait for hours on the phone. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/transportation-lake-michigan-states-driving-toward-ev-circuit-tour/article_b5855fa2-556c-51b9-90fb-cc11286b1be9.html | 2022-08-07T22:20:05 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/transportation-lake-michigan-states-driving-toward-ev-circuit-tour/article_b5855fa2-556c-51b9-90fb-cc11286b1be9.html |
HAMMOND — Police were investigating a homicide that occurred about 5:30 p.m. Saturday near Hohman Avenue and 142nd Street, Lt. Steve Kellogg said.
No other details were available Sunday, he said.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call detectives at 219-852-2906.
Check back at nwi.com for updates to this story.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Jenell Echols
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206430
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elijah Joshua
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206376
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Ogden
Age : 23
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206429
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Taylor Ecsy
Age : 25
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206457
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
DeAndre Tillotson
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206423
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyronn Jones Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206393
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamel Kennedy
Age : 22
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206474
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyon Phelps
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206449
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yesenia Calderon
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206505
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Petrassi
Age : 45
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206428
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alexandra Rojo
Age : 19
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206489
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth McCammon
Age : 42
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206362
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kurt Van Nugtren
Age : 51
Residence: Winfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206433
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Ferguson
Age : 42
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206418
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobbie Fields
Age : 44
Residence: Whitesburg, KY
Booking Number(s): 2206444
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Randolph
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206441
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shane Camp
Age : 32
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206499
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keith Lasenby
Age : 58
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206493
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ayanna Williams
Age : 31
Residence: Oak Lawn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206422
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Logan Atkins
Age : 23
Residence: Bloomington, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206372
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Mathison
Age : 42
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206409
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Green Jr.
Age : 68
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206455
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kristy Gibson-Miller
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206424
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Clark
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206487
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristin Mobus
Age : 32
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206385
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adan Reyes
Age : 19
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206453
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Losano
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206472
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Zlatanovski
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206419
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brooks
Age : 40
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206395
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Markale Bolden
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206380
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ky Pryor
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206397
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shavesz Johnson
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206421
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mayra Reyes
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206458
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Johnnie Cobb Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206486
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Meeks
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206466
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darren Stocky Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206504
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ernest Howard III
Age : 31
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206459
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edwin Cabrera
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206361
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erin Baldwin
Age : 38
Residence: Saline, MI
Booking Number(s): 2206442
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Jimenez
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206476
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Brown Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206470
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Shaw Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206448
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frank Pfeifer
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206482
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terrence Thomas Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206500
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cardia Combs
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206375
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Hudson
Age : 28
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206460
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Hexadore Randall
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206477
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED); BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kimus Williams Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206440
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Scorcese Steveson
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206398
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anh Tuan Phung
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206484
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kolin Burgess
Age : 23
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206439
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: - DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tabitha Kirk
Age : 37
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206432
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camron Gill
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206394
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Hanas
Age : 40
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206373
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Sitarski
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206426
Arrest Date: July 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristy Meyers
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206447
Arrest Date: July 25, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lawrence Tobel
Age : 40
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206401
Arrest Date: July 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Brown Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206485
Arrest Date: July 26, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
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VALPARAISO — The emergency closure of a south Porter County bridge that failed inspection last May has put its replacement on the fast track.
The bridge is on County Road 1050 S over Pleasant Ditch.
Two of the box beams under it broke, County Engineer Michael Novotney said. The Board of Commissioners hired Lochmueller Group to design a replacement.
Novotney hopes construction of the new bridge can begin next summer.
The replacement will be longer, so the county needs to acquire additional right of way from a few property owners.
The bridge is being built solely with county money. If federal funds were being used, it likely would take 2.5 years to get the project done, Novotney said.
A busier bridge, on Brummitt Road over the Little Calumet River, will be closed through mid-May. “It is in a severely deteriorated condition,” Novotney said.
The replacement bridge was supposed to have been completed by Thanksgiving, but the utility companies didn’t complete their relocation work when expected, so the project start was set back three months. The extra delay is because asphalt plants don’t operate during winter, he explained.
Closing the bridge, near Brummitt Elementary School, affects school buses, emergency responders and parents, among others.
“Bear with us,” Commissioner Jim Biggs, R-North, said. “It will be a much larger bridge so pedestrians can use it, too.” Federal money is helping pay for that bridge.
The Board of Commissioners also approved the American Rescue Plan Act steering committee’s recommendations for projects to spend the county’s $33 million on.
“This was not an easy task,” County Auditor Vicki Urbanik said. “At the very beginning, we had more than 60 applications,” seeking far more money than the county had.
The commissioners approved spending nearly $3.5 million on affordable housing, emergency shelter and a 24/7 crisis center, among other projects; $5.5 million for 10 nonprofits; nearly $7.2 million for infrastructure work, including stormwater, wetland, Expo Center and Pleasant Township Pool improvements; and more.
Also $2.9 million has been earmarked for expansion of the health department office, Porter County Public Library System outdoor learning gardens and improved audiovisual facilities for the commissioners chambers, the largest meeting room at the Porter County Administration Building, among other projects. The new AV equipment will facilitate putting meetings there online.
The plan next goes before the Porter County Council for final approval.
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"It's time for the people of Lake County to have the same rights as the people of Jasper and Porter and almost every other county in the state," said Commissioner Mike Repay, D-Hammond.
The county’s ARPA steering committee and four subcommittees devoted 25 meetings and more than 80 hours to the process of reviewing requests for funding, County Auditor Vicki Urbanik said.
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CEDAR FALLS — The Saints Jazz Band, led by Paul Rider, will perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Overman Park. This is the second of five programs offered in the “August Ensembles” concert series sponsored by the Friends of Cedar Falls Band.
Other programs in the series will include The Musica Ficta Brass & Percussion, led by Jim Vaux, Aug. 16; Sugar Daddys Big Band, led by David Smith, Aug. 23; and California Sax Quartet, led by Denise Lawrence, Aug. 30.
Admission is free; handicapped accessible. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain, concerts may be delayed or cancelled. For more details, call 266-1253, or visit www.cedarnet.org/cfband.
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BLOOMINGTON — Firefighters were called to a Sunday morning mobile home fire in west Bloomington.
A press release from the Bloomington Fire Department said crews were called at 9:08 a.m. Sunday to the first block of Harry Drive for a residential fire where occupants may have been trapped.
Firefighters were on scene within four minutes and found smoke coming from the house, and a homeowner spraying water into the attic area. They searched the home and found no one inside.
The release said a box alarm was activated because of conditions at the scene, but that alarm was recalled when crews learned no one was inside and the homeowner had put out most of the fire.
The report said the fire was contained to the area, and no one was hurt. The release added that two adults were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was called to assist.
The cause of the fire is undetermined, the release said. Crews cleared the scene by noon Sunday.
Photos: Scenes from wildfire near Yosemite National Park
A structure burns as the Oak Fire crosses Darrah Rd. in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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A wildfire called the Oak Fire burns east of Midpines in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, July 22, 2022. The fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
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High winds cause tree canopies to flare up as a wildfire burns east of Midpines in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, July 22, 2022. The fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
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Tree canopies erupt into flame on a mountain side as a wildfire called the Oak Fire burns east of Midpines in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, July 22, 2022. The fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
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U.S. Forest firefighters stand along Triangle Road watching a wildfire called the Oak Fire burn east of Midpines in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, July 22, 2022. The fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
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Firefighter Justin Montgomery defends a home on Triangle Road as the Oak Fire burns in unincorporated Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Ethan Swope/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
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Flames leap from trees as the Oak Fire crosses Darrah Rd. in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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An air tanker flies above the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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A firefighter runs to extinguish flames as the Oak Fire crosses Darrah Rd. in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. Crews were able to to stop it from reaching an adjacent home. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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A firefighter extinguishes flames as the Oak Fire crosses Darrah Rd. in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. Crews were able to to stop it from reaching an adjacent home. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Firefighters help an elderly man from his car, seen at right, after he crashed into a ditch while driving away from the Oak Fire in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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California Highway Patrol Officer Matthew Chance walks away from a car that crashed into a ditch while driving away from the Oak Fire in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. Chance gave the elderly driver a ride out of the fire evacuation zone. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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A firefighter removes a jacket from a car that crashed into a ditch while driving away from the Oak Fire in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. A police officer gave the elderly driver a ride out of the fire evacuation zone. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Flames rise above Darrah Rd. as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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A plane drops retardant while battling the Oak Fire in Mariposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Flames consume a home on Triangle Rd. as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on Saturday, July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Flames consume a home on Triangle Rd. as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on Saturday, July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Firefighter Joanna Jimenez holds a dog she found wandering in a fire evacuation zone as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on Saturday, July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Flames engulf a chair inside a burning home as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on Saturday, July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Smoke from the Oak Fire rises above Mariposa in Mariiposa County, Calif., on Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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With her last year in the 4-H role on the books, Prehoda took in the Sunday morning sight of empty barn stalls after most horses had been loaded up on trailers and taken home. She said there are many memories for her to think back on.
Her favorite: “Just watching kids out here make friends that become lifetime friends.”
Prehoda said 4-H kids meet others in the same age group and disciplines, then they “ride together and they’re friends forever.”
She said they start out as little kids doing walks and trots, and later ride at the highest levels. A shy, demure little girl who would barely speak a word or two will later give you an earful about her horse, said Prehoda.
She said she’s seen them go on to win public speaking awards and earn degrees in radio broadcast. And when 4-H kids become too old to show, Prehoda said they help run the shows themselves: “They know better how the show is supposed to go than anybody else. So I just let them run it.”
Earlier in the fair week, the McLean County 4-H youth development educator told The Pantagraph that 4-H students learn “how to show the best of themselves.”
Prehoda said it was a good and interesting fair this year, but very hot.
“And, of course, we had the requisite monsoon on Wednesday,” she added. “But, you don't have a fair without 1,000 degrees and a monsoon.”
For them, the fair week started Monday or Tuesday.
“Most of us … we're tired and we're dirty, but we're with friends,” said Prehoda.
Peter Betz, of Carlock, was also at the fair horse barn Sunday morning, watching a friend’s two horses while they were trailering others back home. One was the same horse that appeared on the front page of Saturday’s print edition of The Pantagraph.
Betz said his 12-year-old son rode competitively in the fair for the first time this year. He added there were a lot of very good riders.
“We love coming out and seeing the 4-H projects,” he said. “The kids do some awesome work in there.”
He said his son learned confidence and how to interact with animals, and he already wants to come back next year.
Fair manager Mike Swartz said his job is to get people out to the fair.
“I’m developing the next generation of fair attendees,” he said. And that means youth education is huge for them at the fair.
Swartz said they had a good turnout for the fair, though there were a few bumps in the road on the first two days, and Friday and Saturday were very warm.
However, he said the heat didn’t hinder their crowds, which were driven out by weekend entertainment.
The YaBud Country Music Night on Friday featured Jordan Davis and Craig Campbell, and Swartz said the attendance was great.
Then on Saturday, the Ramer Racing Demo Derby offered plenty of action for folks, according to race organizer Carol Ramer. She said the fast-paced finale had 17 mini cars with lots of crashing.
She said Bloomington’s Brad Bicknell put on “a heck of a show” in the full-sized cars, but came up short in third place. First place went to Douglas Hamilton in the mini car, Ben Phillips won the semi stock full-sized class, Brendan Ramer took the top van award and Tyler Davis was winner of the stock full-size class.
Swartz said the carnival will run until 9 p.m. Sunday, offering a "Last Blast" unlimited ride wristband special. The charge is $25 until 5 p.m., and $20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission closes at 8 p.m. Sunday.
“We usually see a large amount of youth that come out for those last three hours,” Swartz said.
Planning for the 2023 McLean County Fair is already in progress, Swartz said. He said some of the free on-grounds entertainment has been invited back, and they’re discussing improvements to their sound system for the demo derby.
He explained there's detail after detail to attend to when running the fair, along with sourcing enough staff and volunteers. They're now discussing how to grow and build their volunteer base, he said.
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LEASES
Colliers reports the following leases:
Herbert J. Sims Co. leased 2,600 square feet at 121 Shockoe Slip in Richmond.
Family Law Associates of Richmond leased 2,858 square feet at 7113 Triangle Park in Henrico.
Richmond Integrative Veterinary Hospital LLC leased 2,526 square feet at 9782 Gayton Road in Henrico.
World Fitness Dance Academy LLC leased 2,687 square feet at 1622 E. Parham Road in Henrico.
Jesse Ellington leased 1,283 square feet at 2235 Staples Mill Road in Henrico.
The Peggs Co. Inc. leased 23,500 square feet at 1120 Gordon Ave. in Richmond.
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Commonwealth Commercial Partners LLC reports the following leases:
Palmetto Infusion Services LLC leased 2,703 square feet at 14401 Sommerville Court in Chesterfield.
Darvish Interiors Inc. leased 45,000 square feet at 4301 Carolina Ave. in Henrico.
Compass Counseling Services of VA LLC leased 3,000 square feet at 14407 Justice Road in Chesterfield.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing leased 1,824 square feet at 8921 Three Chopt Road in Henrico.
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following leases:
BOTANYA leased 2,400 square feet of retail space at 3314 W. Cary St. in Richmond.
Dermatology Associates of Virginia P.C. expanded and is now leasing 20,771 square feet of office space at the Winchester Building at 10800 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield.
Don Bottoms of Vintage Glass and Pottery renewed his lease of 4,900 square feet, and 2,000 square feet, of retail space at 6925 Lakeside Ave. in Henrico.
Eggs Up Grill leased 3,470 square feet of retail space at the Southshore Shops at 12056 Southshore Pointe Drive in Chesterfield.
Fable LLC expanded and is now leasing 2,559 square feet of office space at the Winchester Building at 10800 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield.
Future Generation Youth Services renewed its lease of 2,266 square feet of office space at 135 S. Adams St. in Petersburg.
G-ES LLC leased 4,800 square feet of office space at 12730 Spectrim Lane in Chesterfield.
H2 Rehabilitation Services of Virginia LLC leased 1,750 square feet of retail space at the Parkside Marketplace at 10865 W. Broad St. in Henrico.
James River Association leased 2,647 square feet of office space at 16 S. 17th St. in Richmond.
Killa Dillas leased 1,500 square feet of retail space at Lakeside Towne Center at 6920 Lakeside Ave. in Henrico.
Nathan’s Roof Repairs Inc. renewed its lease of 2,132 square feet of office space at West Shore III at 301 Concourse Blvd. in Henrico.
Richmond Eye Associates renewed its lease of 4,463 square feet of office space at the Winchester Building at 10800 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield.
SageView Consulting Group LLC leased 2,906 square feet of office space at 4501 Highwoods Parkway in Henrico.
The Spanish Connection renewed its lease of 1,012 square feet of office space at Premier Office Park at 300-310 Turner Road in Chesterfield.
Supportive Intervention Services renewed its lease of 6,067 square feet of office space at Premier Office Park at 300-310 Turner Road in Chesterfield.
SVP Sewing Brands LLC renewed its lease of 2,800 square feet of retail space at Huguenot Trade Center at 1101-1135 Alverser Drive in Chesterfield.
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Joyner Commercial Real Estate reports the following lease:
Pride Distribution LLC leased 26,190 square feet of office/warehouse space at 5611 Pride Road in Richmond.
SALES
Commonwealth Commercial Partners LLC reports the following sales:
Benjamin L. Miller and Megan T. Miller purchased 1,010 square feet at 1913 W. Cary St. in Richmond from B&H Commercial LLC for $275,000. Tucker “Nash” Warren represented the purchaser.
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807 Oliver Hill Way LLC purchased a 20,000-square-foot warehouse at 807 Oliver Hill Way in Richmond for $1,800,000. Lory Markham represented the purchaser.
Lake Bottom LLC purchased 31.79 acres of land at 4600 Woolridge Road in Moseley for $20,000. Lory Markham represented the purchaser.
Chica’s LLC purchased 1,800 square feet of retail space at 10 E. Brookland Park Blvd. in Richmond for $280,000. Justin Sledd represented the seller. | https://richmond.com/business/local/commercial-real-estate-highlights/article_edc7cdb8-61e4-5c2a-8127-10d9dda36168.html | 2022-08-07T22:45:33 | 0 | https://richmond.com/business/local/commercial-real-estate-highlights/article_edc7cdb8-61e4-5c2a-8127-10d9dda36168.html |
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
The lowest income renters in Idaho received less rental assistance compared to other states in 2021, according to a study published by the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy.
Kendra Knighten, a policy associate with the policy center and the Idaho Asset Building Network, said that organizations like hers were pleased when Congress approved funding for rental assistance and the Idaho Legislature approved funds for use locally.
“With the roll-out of those funds and these brand new programs, we were very interested in ensuring that these programs were accessible and were known about to all of the Idahoans who could be eligible for this assistance,” Knighten said, explaining the impetus for the study.
According to the report, Idaho was in the bottom five states for rental assistance distributed to people who earn 30% or less of the area median income, though people in that bracket are more likely to face eviction. In Idaho, 53% of households in this category received rental assistance, compared to the national average of 65%, the report said.
Through the programs, people earning 80% or less of the area median income could apply for rental assistance. Idaho received a total of $352 million for the program, according to a release about the study.
State and local programs administer the federal funding, according to the policy center’s website. The Idaho Housing and Finance Association distributes the state’s allocations, and the Boise and Ada County housing authorities administer the city and county’s allocations.
More recently, small housing nonprofits have also been given funding to distribute to their clients, but this isn’t reflected in the report, because it was after 2021.
Lower income renters in Idaho are most vulnerable to economic shifts, and have faced rapid increases in rent, as well as inflation costs, Knighten said. These factors can create a “downward spiral of evictions, which are expensive for families and communities,” Knighten said in the release.
“Emergency rental assistance programs have been a critical lifeline to renters over the past two years and these programs are most effective when outreach efforts and application processes are visible and accessible to all eligible households,” Knighten said in the release.
Two factors at play in the success of such a program are visibility and accessibility, Knighten said in an interview.
Visibility happens when every person who is eligible for rental assistance knows it is available and how they can apply, she said. Outreach for programs has included ads online, on billboards, and TV, Knighten said. But it’s not always clear that the ads are reaching people who need it most, she said.
Accessibility relates to any barriers an individual might encounter when they apply. In Idaho, not everybody has internet access, and most rental assistance applications are hosted online, Knighten said. Renters can apply over the phone, but they still need to submit paperwork, which may require access to a printer. And renters with disabilities may have difficulty navigating the application process, she said.
Knighten said that demographic data about who is receiving funding could help agencies tailor outreach to communities that are eligible for funding but are not getting it, she said.
Erin Banks Rusby is a reporter with the Idaho Press. She covers Canyon County, including agriculture, education, and government.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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PARRISH, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that they are searching for a missing 76-year-old man.
Donald Arendt was last seen leaving his home on 46th Court East in Parrish riding his dark-colored electric bike at about 11 a.m. Sunday, deputies say.
Arendt is reportedly diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer's.
Authorities say he is believed to be wearing golf attire and a ball cap with a star on it. His bike is an Electra Townie with a basket attached to both the front and back of it.
Anyone with information on Arendt's whereabouts is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-deputies-missing-76-year-old/67-a9417fd0-dd59-44cc-8732-cae2a439015e | 2022-08-07T22:54:14 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-deputies-missing-76-year-old/67-a9417fd0-dd59-44cc-8732-cae2a439015e |
In 2015, Idahoans registered 139 electric vehicles. In 2021, that number was up to 2,990 vehicles, a 2,000% increase, according to data from the Idaho Department of Transportation.
As the climate warms and gas prices increase dramatically, Idaho has seen its highest number of electric vehicle registrations. Idahoans have registered over 2,300 this year, as of late July, with five months to go before the new year.
“Electric vehicles are the future,” said Patti Best, senior program specialist at Idaho Power, which provides information to customers about electric vehicles. “How fast they come is the real question. Idaho’s a little slower to adopt than other areas.”
In addition to providing information, Best said, Idaho Power guides customers in planning for that potential transition.
Residential customers don’t necessarily need help — vehicles can be plugged into a three prong outlet, Best said. If people want a charging station, an electrician should be able to help them. Idaho Power works more with commercial customers such as businesses that want to transition their fleets to electric vehicles.
Idaho Power also has planning scenarios, including what to do in a high-electrification scenario. If everyone got an electric car tomorrow, Best said, there would be options for people to use electricity, though it is unlikely that rate of adoption would occur.
“There’s a lot that goes into it. First, most people, even fleets, and people can charge overnight when energy use is really low,” Best said. “We are constantly planning for this and we will be ready.”
However, the number of electric vehicles registered is a fraction of the total noncommercial vehicles registered in the state — over 1.5 million in 2021.
Once a consumer buys an EV in Idaho, they have to contend with extra fees. Both electric vehicle owners and hybrid owners have to pay extra in car registration fees, KTVB previously reported. The Legislature in 2017 exempted hybrids like the Prius from the $75 fee; it only applies to plug-in hybrids.
Nationwide, sales surged in 2021, as well as in China and Europe, according to the New York Times. At the same time, deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles stayed flat, the Times reported. For example, Ford sold out of the 2022 models of both its electric F-150 Lightning pickup and Mustang Mach-E vehicle, Car and Driver reported. Ford said it delivered the truck to customers in all 50 states.
At the Boise dealership Fairly Reliable Bob’s, a sign proclaimed “SAVE $$ GO ELECTRIC” to the drivers zipping down Main Street on Friday afternoon. A black banner advertised “Never buy gas again,” and a blue Tesla was parked, charging, behind the building. The lot also featured hybrids, like the now-discontinued white Chevy Volt.
But less than 1% of the 250 million vehicles on the road are electric, Reuters reported in February. It’s going to be a slow process, in part because vehicles now last longer. Fewer than 20 million new cars are sold each year.
A 2021 Pew Research Center report found that some American consumers have said they are unlikely to seriously consider an electric vehicle purchase and many view electric vehicles as more expensive. Others might have concerns about a vehicle’s range or a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure.
However, most people drive less than 30 miles a day, Best said. The ranges on electric vehicles are approaching 200 to 300 miles, some even more than that, she added. Electricity is also cheaper than gasoline or diesel fuel, she said.
Even heavier-duty vehicles, like garbage trucks, can travel 100 miles but they return to base at night and don’t actually go very far.
“Today’s vehicles can work for most needs,” Best said. “Infrastructure is important if you want to do a road trip from here to Seattle, or here to Salt Lake.”
Idaho will receive $28 million in federal funding over five years to create a network of charging stations every 50 miles along the interstate, the Idaho Capital Sun reported.
ITD did not make anyone available for an interview for this story.
Many car companies have started reshaping themselves as “high-tech” and “climate friendly,” NPR reported last year. Plus, stricter emissions standards in Europe and China as well as government subsidies have made many carmakers announce new electric vehicles, including higher end brands like Porsche, CNN reported.
These electric vehicles could help respond to the climate crisis. Over 25% of greenhouse gas emitted in 2020 came from transportation, which includes burning fossil fuels for cars, trucks, ships, trains and planes.
In Idaho, 50% of Idaho Power’s electricity is from hydroelectricity.
The climate changes even without humans, but human activities are putting out gases into the atmosphere that absorb more solar radiation and warm the earth, said Russell Qualls, University of Idaho associate professor and Idaho state climatologist.
“One of the biggest impacts of climate change that we watch or that we would be interested in is changes to the snowpack,” Qualls said.
The mountains in Idaho are high enough that temperatures are nearly continuously cooler than freezing through the winter, he said. But when it comes to snowpack there’s a “toggle switch effect” with temperatures.
For example, if it was 25 degrees Fahrenheit on average one year versus 20 degrees on average the next year, the snow would still accumulate just as much.
But if temperatures went from 29 to 34 degrees on average the switch would be flipped and precipitation would come down as rain instead of snow. This would impact snowmelt.
Water from the rain can still runoff, but it would come at a time where it wasn’t needed. Snowmelt usually ends up in reservoirs for use in things like agriculture and irrigation. But in the spring, the reservoirs also serve as flood storage.
In the spring, there could be too much water for the rivers to accommodate, so reservoirs have to be somewhat empty to handle any potential overflow and avoid river flooding. So if rain runs off after a winter rainfall, officials might have to choose between storing it and letting it go.
“In the northwest, what we’re really interested in looking at is shortening of the snow accumulation season,” Qualls said. “As well as the potential for the beginning of the melt season to begin earlier, before there’s enough to make it a beneficial use for irrigation.”
However, it isn’t clear how much support there is in Idaho for easing the way toward electric vehicles, which some expect to become the dominant type of personal transportation.
On a party line vote, the House Ways & Means Committee last year introduced a bill to increase electric vehicle fees from $140 to $300. The bill did not pass however, after Idaho Power reached out with concerns that the fee would discourage people from buying electric vehicles.
On the other hand, the city of Boise in 2020 began requiring new construction single-family homes and townhouses with garages to have high-voltage circuits to accommodate electric vehicle charging, the Idaho Press previously reported.
Idaho Power has set a goal of providing 100% clean energy to its customers by 2045.
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One of Nampa’s prominent figures in the world of education is joining the Idaho Business for Education as vice president of its federally registered Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Paula Kellerer, who brings 36 years of experience as a teacher and education leader at both the K-12 and higher education levels, was superintendent of the Nampa School District from 2017 to February of this year. In that role, Kellerer led a staff of 1,600 educators and 15,000 students in Idaho’s third-largest district.
“Dr. Kellerer is uniquely qualified to lead IBE’s Youth Apprenticeship Program,” IBE President and CEO Rod Gramer said in a news release. “Paula is a strategic thinker, dynamic and collaborative leader, and an experienced educator who can work with Idaho’s business leaders and educators to create new pathways for students looking for good careers in our great state.”
“A district’s educational vision must supersede personal interests, politics, and ideologies,” Kellerer wrote in her resignation letter. “Sometimes, however, values and deeply held individual beliefs are too far apart. When that occurs, it creates division and prevents a district from effectively focusing on the important work of student achievement.
“When this happens, change needs to occur and a mutual separation is needed.”
In this week’s news release from IBE, Kellerer said she was excited for the opportunity.
“What a privilege to be a part of the great work started with the Youth Apprenticeship program which builds partnerships between education and business, supports local employers, and increases opportunities for Idaho youth to pursue great career choices,” she said.
As vice president of IBE’s Youth Apprenticeship Program, Kellerer will lead a staff of professionals across the state who are working to connect students with Idaho employers so they can learn a career while being paid. The program focuses on youth ages 16 to 24 and includes adults and returning veterans who are looking for a career.
There are more than 1,200 careers that qualify under the federally registered apprenticeship program ranging from trades like plumbing and construction to cybersecurity and information technology to business careers like accounting and finance.
Before joining the Nampa School District as superintendent, Kellerer was the founding dean of adult and graduate studies at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa from 2015-17. She also served as dean of NNU’s College of Education, Social Work and Counseling from 2012-15. As dean of education, she developed and implemented NNU’s first Ed.D. and Ph.D. in educational leadership.
Kellerer also served as assistant superintendent and chief academic officer of the Nampa School District from 2004-10 and before that was principal of three Nampa elementary schools.
Gov. Brad Little appointed Kellerer to serve on his Our Kids, Idaho’s Future Task Force in 2019, which recommended ways to improve and strengthen Idaho’s K-12 public education system.
Kellerer will replace Maureen O’Toole, IBE’s current vice president of the Youth Apprenticeship Program who is stepping down for personal reasons. Gramer said, “In two short years Maureen has taken the program from a start-up and made it one of the finest in the United States. Maureen will be missed by all of us at IBE.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/former-nampa-superintendent-named-vp-of-idaho-education-apprenticeship-program/article_78bf34bf-8064-573f-b5a3-a16b045f458d.html | 2022-08-07T22:57:46 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/former-nampa-superintendent-named-vp-of-idaho-education-apprenticeship-program/article_78bf34bf-8064-573f-b5a3-a16b045f458d.html |
Bishop John W. Yanta died Saturday in his home in San Antonio. He was 90.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio said Yanta had been dealing with a number of serious health ailments for years.
Yanta was born on on Oct. 2, 1931, and he grew up on a family farm-ranch in Runge, Texas.
He was the first bishop of Polish background to be appointed to a Texas diocese, the archdiocese said.
He was ordained to the priesthood on March 17, 1956, in San Fernando Cathedral by Archbishop Robert E. Lucey. He celebrated his first Mass in St. Anthony’s in Runge.
His first assignment from 1952-1962 was as associate pastor of St. Ann’s Parish in San Antonio.
On Jan. 21, 1997, Yanta was appointed prelate for the Diocese of Amarillo, and became the bishop there on March 17, 1997. He retired on January 3, 2008, and moved back to San Antonio, the archdiocese said.
Funeral arrangements for Yanta have not been released. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Bishop-John-Yanta-17357427.php | 2022-08-07T23:07:02 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Bishop-John-Yanta-17357427.php |
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The woman who has been tending a memorial for the 53 migrants who died after being left in a tractor-trailer without ventilation or water six weeks ago on San Antonio’s Southwest Side has now turned a spotlight on the human migration crisis.
Sandragrace Martinez, a licensed professional counselor, has become the volunteer caretaker for the “wall of crosses” along Quintana Road. She urged changes in immigration laws to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
“We need to start having a conversation of solutions and what that means,” Martinez said during a humanitarian rally Sunday in front of the crosses. “Can it mean amnesty? Can it mean humanitarian visas? It is imperative to focus on solutions moving forward.”
Under a blazing sun with a strong breeze kicking up the dirt from the road, Martinez said the deaths of the 53 people mark a change in the narrative of the story for those seeking a better life.
“This is where…we humanize people, and we move forward in the right direction and the direction that produces solutions and fosters mercy,” she said.
Martinez, 48, said she intends to ask members of Congress and the state Legislature “to do something.”
“Los 53 Migrantes Memorial” honors the migrants from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras who died in the 18-wheeler’s trailer in late June. The crosses that have been erected are adorned with flowers, wreaths and rosary beads. There also are photos of some of the dead, 40 men and 13 women ages 13 to 55.
Another 11 migrants were injured, overcome by the heat. Temperatures that day hovered around 100 degrees, and experts have said it could have been more than 140 degrees in the trailer.
Authorities have described the incident as the worst human smuggling catastrophe in U.S history.
Karin Caballero, the mother of two young men who died in the trailer, spoke via phone during the rally.
“She wishes that these crosses never be taken down, that they be taken care of, to not leave them alone,” said Martinez, acting as translator for Caballero. “She says that she still talks about her children in present tense because she hasn’t accepted that they are gone.”
Caballero’s son, Fernando Jose Redondo Caballero, would have turned 19 Saturday. He joined his brother, Alejandro Miguel Andino Caballero, 22, and Alejandro’s girlfriend, Margie Tamara Paz Grajera, 20, on the fateful journey when they couldn’t find stable work in Honduras. They left their country June 4 after a relative of the brothers in the U.S. agreed to pay for their trip.
“As the migrant and the refugee are often described with narratives that only reduce or dehumanize them, we must continue to share their stories so that the beliefs behind their motives and intentions are clear for what drove their decision to make the dangerous journey that led them here,” Martinez said.
Nephtali De León, a one-time migrant worker turned artist and poet, added a drawing of “La Virgen De Guadaliberty” to one of the crosses.
The drawing represents “our struggle, our presence, our need to be protected,” he said.
Something must be done to prevent any more migrant deaths, he said.
“They cannot continue,” De León said. “We must as a humanity, as a people, try to do something to transform death and destruction and persecution into survivability. After all, doesn’t the Statue of Liberty say, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your hungry masses yearning to be free’? Or is that a false promise?”
Last week, one of the men accused of helping smuggle the migrants pleaded not guilty to four federal human trafficking charges.
Christian Martinez, 28, of Palestine in East Texas, made the plea at an arraignment hearing at San Antonio’s federal courthouse Thursday. Martinez allegedly worked with the truck driver Homero Zamorano, who also has been charged, to ferry the migrants from the Laredo area to San Antonio in a big rig disguised as a produce truck.
Both could face the death penalty if convicted.
Maria M. Gonzalez, 50, a health care worker, has been paying visits to the memorial at least once or twice a week. She brings flowers and water bottles to place by the crosses.
“The Hispanic tradition is that when someone passes away, we light up a candle and we open up a bottle of water,” she said. “I feel an obligation. I was an immigrant, and I was abandoned at the age of 13. It was so hard for me to survive.
“They went through hell to end up over here,” she added. “To me, I just come. It gives me comfort.”
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ATLANTIC CITY — There was plenty of athletic variety Sunday at the Atlantic City Triathlon, which was actually six races. The 12th annual event was held in warm, sunny conditions, though some complained about the heat.
Patrick Daly, 24, of Pearl River, New York, was the overall winner of the featured race, the Olympic Triathlon, in 2 hours, 34 seconds. The race was a 1-mile swim, a 22-mile bike and a 10-kilometer run.
Tom Lennon, 42, of Paramus, who was third last year, finished second in 2:03.21. Jason Stern, 32, of Little River, placed third in 2:07.00.
“I definitely do the swim best, and I’ve improved a lot on the others,” said Daly, a graduate of Ithaca College, during the awards ceremony at the Mississippi Avenue beach. “It was my first time ever in Atlantic City, and I love it. The course was great. Running on the Boardwalk was a good atmosphere.”
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About 1,200 people competes Sunday in the 12th edition of the event, hosted by DelMoSports. Steve Del Monte, of Wildwood Crest, is the race director as well as the founder and chief executive officer of DelMoSports.
Athletes swam in the back bay off Bader Field, biked along U.S. Route 40/322 and the Atlantic City Expressway and ran over the North Albany Avenue bridge onto the Boardwalk.
Nicole Bruno, 38, of Cherry Hill, was the Olympic Triathlon women’s champion in 2:27.05. Kaitlyn Crouthamel, a three-sport athlete and rising senior at Lower Cape May Regional High School, was second in 2:30.02, and Danielle Karapelou, 56, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, finished third in 2:33.02.
“Swimming is definitely my best part of the race,” said Crouthamel, 17, a Cape May resident who swims and runs cross country and track at Lower. “I like the bike a lot too, and I’ve done this one the last three years (it was held in 2020). I also did the Escape The Cape Triathlon in June. My endurance comes from swimming. Swimming gives you the endurance for the other parts of the race.
“This is the first time I did the Olympic distance. Once I got used to it, I liked it more.”
Karapelou has done triathlons for many years.
“I’ve done every distance from sprint to full Ironman,” Karapelou said. “I’ve won a lot of them. I usually get on the podium (top three).”
The Atlantic City Triathlon was the USA Triathlon New Jersey State Championships in the six races.
The other two Olympic races were the Olympic Duathlon (two-mile run-22-mile bike-10K run) and the Olympic Aquabike (1-mile swim-22-mile bike. Three shorter races were the the Sprint Triathlon, the Sprint Duathlon and the Sprint Aquabike.
Paul Greenberg, of Westport, Connecticut, and a former Margate resident, won the Olympic Duathlon for the second straight year and the third time in the last four years. His time of 1:48.53 was faster than his winning times (1:55.32 in 2021, and 1:52.47 in 2019). Greenberg is a 1979 Atlantic City High School graduate.
“The 10K run at the end is brutal after you’ve done the two-mile run and you’ve been out on the bike,” said Greenberg, 61. “There was no shade on the bike today. You always try to save some for after the bike.
“It’s always great to come back here. I didn’t play sports at Atlantic City High School. I was a late bloomer.”
Cassie Cuppek, 38, of Boonton, Morris County, won the women’s title in the Olympic Duathlon, in 2:24.34.
In the Olympic Aquabike, Jared Gentile, second in the race last year, was the winner in 1:25.38. Gentile, 40, of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is a member of the USA Aquabike age group team. Lauren Caskey was the women’s Olympic Aquabike winner in 1:45.21.
“It’s pretty exciting to win,” Gentile said. “I didn’t know if I was leading. You just empty the tank and hope for the best. I found out I won 10 minutes after the race.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/new-yorks-patrick-daly-wins-a-c-triathlons-olympic-race/article_476f3220-1692-11ed-8d10-779d91c99d25.html | 2022-08-07T23:07:12 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/new-yorks-patrick-daly-wins-a-c-triathlons-olympic-race/article_476f3220-1692-11ed-8d10-779d91c99d25.html |
A three-day standoff that began late Wednesday night on the North Side has ended peacefully.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said Sunday morning that Sone Quintero Rojas, who barricaded himself in a Stone Oak area apartment around 11 p.m. Wednesday, had surrendered and been taken into custody.
The 76 hour standoff at Agora Palms Drive ended this morning. Suspect surrendered and was taken safely in to custody. Great job by SWAT and negotiators and all SAPD officers who worked it. Patience paid off! Well done!!!!
The Uvalde school district has moved a principal it had suspended in the wake of the Robb Elementary mass shooting to a new job. A special meeting set for Monday includes a public forum but no... | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/North-Side-standoff-ends-17357475.php | 2022-08-07T23:07:14 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/North-Side-standoff-ends-17357475.php |
The Uvalde school district has moved a principal it had suspended in the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting to a new job.
Mandy Gutierrez, who was suspended with pay July 25 as Robb Elementary’s principal in the wake of a Texas House report on the May 24 mass shooting there, and then abruptly reinstated three days later, will now be the district’s assistant director of special education.
Gutierrez “accepted a new position … fulfilling her desire to support special education students across the district,” Superintendent Hal Harrell announced late last week. “Her background as both a teacher and a counselor will be invaluable in ensuring students have the support they need during the upcoming school year.”
The district also announced that Christy Perez would serve as principal of Uvalde Elementary, which is absorbing some of the students who had been at Robb.
Robb Elementary has been closed and will be razed.
Mandy Gutierrez’s move to a new job — and the debate over her level of responsibility for security failures that may have contributed to the ability of Salvador Ramos, 18, to gain access to the Robb campus and kill 19 students and two teachers — will likely come up during public comments at a special school board meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday.
The meeting agenda does not include a hearing or executive session regarding Pedro “Pete” Arredondo, the district’s police chief, who was suspended days after the shooting and who Harrell has recommended be fired. Two previous hearing dates were postponed at the request of Arredondo’s lawyer, the most recent on Friday, the district has said.
The meeting at John H. Harrell Auditorium is to “include information on the steps to improve the safety and security of our campuses, prepare for the social and emotional needs of our staff and students, prepare for the educational needs of our students, and prepare facilities for the changes in student campus attendance,” the district said Friday.
It also will include an “open forum to solicit public comment and questions as we move forward, and on the plans for the 2022-2023 school year.”
The district posted a video of the superintendent giving updates on security, including installation of tall fencing around Uvalde schools, but he did not mention the latest personnel changes.
Arredondo resigned from the Uvalde City Council under intense community pressure.
Mandy Gutierrez had been suspended with pay following the release of a Texas House committee’s report that leveled criticisms about security at the school before and during the shooting. But she disputed its findings that a “culture of complacency” had taken root at the school that allowed Ramos to gain easy entry to the school.
The shooting was the second-worst at a school in U.S. history and the deadliest of its kind in a decade.
In defending herself, Gutierrez said the lock on the door to the fourth-grade classroom where the shooting happened was working when a custodian checked it the night before. Her suspension July 25 was to include a performance review pertaining to school security, but in a July 28 letter, Harrell said she would be allowed to return to work immediately “and will continue to serve the district in an administrative capacity.”
The House committee’s report found the most fault with a sluggish response to the shooting by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Police took more than an hour to enter the classroom and kill Ramos as parents outside the school begged them to act. Surveillance footage of officers in body armor who milled in the hallway while Ramos continued shooting sparked outrage from families of victims and the public.
Calls for Arredondo’s firing began shortly after the tragedy, when the Texas Department of Public Safety director singled him out for blame, but the House panel’s report criticized the on-scene leadership of virtually every law enforcement agency that responded.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, on Sunday said the school district’s personnel decisions and other local developments in the past couple of months were “about small pieces of failure” that distract from efforts to hold Gov. Greg Abbott accountable for the state’s gun laws, which allow “assault rifles in the hands of 18-year-olds.”
“I’m not related to Ms. Gutierrez, as someone asked me the other day - don’t know her - but the bigger functionality here has been negligence by government as a whole at every level, prior to May 24, on May 24 and post-May 24,” he said.
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — An 18-year-old has died after he was found with a gunshot wound inside an apartment in Arlington late Saturday evening, police said.
Police said they responded around 11:45 p.m. to a complex in the 800 block of East Sanford Street, near North Collins and East Division streets.
Officers found the victim in a unit, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The victim has not yet been identified.
Police said the 911 caller, who lives in the unit, told investigators he was inside the apartment with the victim and four other people at the time of the incident. The caller said one of the people in the group was handling a shotgun when it went off, striking the victim, according to police.
Several people were detained for questioning as investigators determine the possible criminal charges, police said.
Further information was not immediately released as the investigation continues.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call police at 817-459-5935 or Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/18-year-old-killed-shooting-arlington-apartment/287-745af19b-0f2c-42fa-a17b-63e111ed84b5 | 2022-08-07T23:15:53 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/18-year-old-killed-shooting-arlington-apartment/287-745af19b-0f2c-42fa-a17b-63e111ed84b5 |
SAN ANTONIO — The standoff with San Antonio Police officers, along with SWAT teams and police negotiators, at a north-side apartment complex has ended four days after it began.
The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.
Authorities first arrived at the Agora Stone Oak Apartments around 11 p.m. Wednesday, where they tried to peacefully resolve a situation with a person wanted for murder outside Bexar County, according to SAPD Spokesperson Ricardo Guzman.
"There is no active threat to the public," Guzman first told news media Thursday afternoon, adding that the unidentified suspect has a total of four outstanding warrants. "Right now it’s a very isolated incident."
He didn't say if the suspect was armed. However, on Friday morning, police said the suspect had been holding a woman against her will before he eventually let her go. And the complex was virtually locked down Friday afternoon, with cars lining up outside the gate and needing to prove their residency before they were granted entry.
Meanwhile, SWAT officers were being rotated out in order to avoid succumbing to the scorching summer heat.
The suspect is wanted on four out-of-county felony warrants, including murder. Police say they are trying to keep this standoff peaceful and will wait it out for as long as possible.
“We are not going to make entry unless there are existing circumstances that would require us to make entry but we will wait him out. Our goal is to get him out of there without anyone getting hurt," SAPD Chief William McManus later said.
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Meet the candidates for DeLand City Commission Seat 4: Troy A. Bradley and Daniel Reed
With DeLand City Commissioner Chris Cloudman in the running for mayor, a special election for his current seat is on the ballot.
In the race for Seat 4, residents have two newcomers from which to choose on Aug. 23: Troy A. Bradley and Daniel Reed.
Commissioners, who are elected citywide, serve four-year terms and receive an annual salary of $11,601 and change.
In addition to Cloudman, the mayoral race includes Buz Nesbit and Reggie Williams. If neither candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the two with the most votes head to a runoff in November.
Seat 4 candidates
Bradley, 58, is the pastor of Greater Union First Baptist Church in DeLand and works in education administration.
His top priorities include:
- Smart growth.
- Investing in the future of DeLand.
- Stewarding your tax dollars.
Reed, 48, is a small business owner, a member of the city's planning board and the current president of ACED (Arts, Cultural and Entertainment District) DeLand.
His top priorities include:
- Working families.
- Expanding housing opportunities.
- Responsible growth.
Candidates comment
The following questions were posed to each candidate with a request to limit responses to 100 words. Answers are presented as they were submitted, save for minor corrections to punctuation.
In your opinion, what is DeLand's most pressing issue, and what efforts would you make to address it?
Bradley: In my opinion, I believe we need to develop an affordable housing program, and also protect our ecosystem. DeLand has many treasures to offer but we must protect them. Our Downtown CRA and Spring Hill CRA are a vital part of DeLand's preservation efforts and taking advantage of these tax-savings programs while DeLand has them is vital.
Reed: DeLand is growing at an extraordinary rate and is experiencing a housing crunch. Together, we can steward the vision of DeLand 2050 and create new, expanded housing opportunities that will provide more housing units per acre than a traditional tract home and allow us to better conserve our natural resources.
In your opinion, what is DeLand's best feature, and how can it be expanded on?
Bradley: DeLand's best feature is our small-town feel; we must protect our way of life here in DeLand.
Reed: DeLand's best feature is our small-town charm. We are one of the most sought-after cities in all of Florida with our historic downtown area, arts and business districts, and quaint neighborhoods. In order to protect our charm and expand upon it, we must restore and repurpose some of our older downtown buildings to ensure we can treasure them for years ahead, secure a residential population base in the downtown area to ensure its resilience, and leverage our heritage resources to expand upon tourism opportunities in DeLand.
Why should someone choose you over your opponent?
Bradley: I am from this community, my family and way of life have been built around this community. I want to see DeLand continue to grow and prosper; however, I also want to ensure accountability takes place from the dais. I feel with my 30-plus years of experience in leadership positions and relationships with others around the community, I am the best fit for the position.
Reed: As city commissioner, it would be my responsibility to lobby on behalf of all DeLand residents to our state and federal legislators for DeLand to be included in their budgets when making those decisions on where to best invest – we are all taxpayers and want to see our money working for us. If public investment falls short, it has been my experience that it would be best to work with the private sector. As a small business owner and public servant, I have the experience required to lead with the other elected members on the dais. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/08/07/election-2022-candidates-deland-city-commission-seat-4/10235802002/ | 2022-08-07T23:36:16 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/08/07/election-2022-candidates-deland-city-commission-seat-4/10235802002/ |
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — Members of New Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Hueytown are now dealing with the aftermath of a fire destroying their church building.
Senior Pastor, Charles Winston Jr., says the loss of their church is sad, but they are choosing to move forward with a positive outlook.
The church went down in flames Friday afternoon, but the church’s destruction did not discourage the congregation from continuing on with Sunday services.
Winston says his focus lies on the wellbeing of the church’s people first and foremost.
“As I greet our parishioners, I just want to know if they’re ok,” said Winston. “If they’re okay, then the church is okay. They’re a marvelous group of folks. Our faith is intact, our love for the lord is undaunted and they’ll build a new building.”
Winston says the building may be gone, but the congregation’s faith is healthy and strong. He also says the body of their church is not defined by its building, but rather by the people.
“The congregation has been marvelous, but that’s who they are, and that’s how we operate,” said Winston. ”We know that the building is the house of prayer- the building is a place of worship. We’re the church.”
Winston says the Hueytown Mayor, Steve Ware, is allowing their congregation to use Hueytown’s Brooklane Community Center for worship as long as they need.
He says the most immediate need, a place to worship, is already met. Now they have time to talk with the insurance company and others willing to partner with the congregation for the next steps.
For now, Winston says the congregation is okay and will heal with time.
“I spent the first four years paying off property,” said Winston. ”I’ve spent the last 18 years building faith, building relationship, living and being loved. So, we’re good… we’re good.”
Winston says this incident has brought the congregation closer to each other and to the city because of the love and generosity they’ve received. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/new-mount-moriah-baptist-church-moves-forward-with-positive-outlook-after-devastating-church-fire/ | 2022-08-07T23:37:19 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/new-mount-moriah-baptist-church-moves-forward-with-positive-outlook-after-devastating-church-fire/ |
ELK GROVE, Calif. — One person has died following an early morning crash in Elk Grove, officials with the California Highway Patrol said.
According to police, around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, a truck rolled over on Kammerer Road near Bruceville Road in Elk Grove. The force of the crash ejected the driver from the truck, the CHP said.
The driver was taken to Kaiser South Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No other information on what led up to the crash was released by authorities.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — One man has died and at least one other person is injured after a Saturday evening crash in Stockton, officials with the Stockton Police Department said.
Around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, officers say they responded to the 3100 block of South Turnpike Road on reports of a crash involving two cars.
According to police, occupants from both cars were injured in the crash and taken to area hospitals for treatment. One of the passengers of an involved car died from his injuries at the hospital, police say.
Traffic investigators are now looking into the case, although authorities have not released additional information on what may have led up to the deadly crash.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The hot and dry days continue in Central Texas. Many industries have felt the impact.
Central Texas wineries have lost crops, but some, like Solaro Estate Vineyard and Wineries, are finding ways to adapt to the hot and dry conditions.
Viticulturist at Solaro, Erica Fritz, said they've changed the way they plant their vines.
"A new drought-resistant rootstock," she said. "So that we don't have to give them quite so much water. So they'll, you know, push their roots down a little bit further so that they can get their own water."
The goal of this new rootstock is for the vines to not rely on them for water. Instead, they find it themselves. Also, Frtiz said, the harder the plant works, the better the grape.
"The grapes themselves are going to be better," she said. "So, you know, whenever you get great grapes throughout the world, they all need to kind of suffer a little bit. So you want them in a little bit of a strenuous environment."
Under these conditions, the yield will be less, but the quality will be higher. Fritz said many of their vines died last year because they couldn't get enough water.
Now, they will wait for three to four years for their new vines to bear fruit. In the meantime, they'll be sourcing their grapes from other vineyards they manage in the Hill Country.
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