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Bethlehem City Council sent a developer’s plan to demolish houses in the South Side for apartments back to the historic conservation commission.
The historic conservation commission last month unanimously denied recommending the New Jersey-based Aptitude Development’s proposal to knock down at least nine structures on East Fourth and East Morton streets to build a seven-story apartment complex marketed to Lehigh University students.
But according to both city solicitor Brian Panella and Joe Bubba, a lawyer representing Aptitude Development, the historic conservation commission did not follow the proper procedures in their denial. The commission did not make specific recommendations to the developers that could lead to their proposal being approved.
Because of that omission, city council sent the proposal back to the commission for further review.
At the April meeting, over a dozen members of the public came to oppose the development. Several said the proposal is antithetical to the existence of the South Side historic district and the historic commission. They argued that the homes, some of which housed Bethlehem Steel workers, have historical value and significance.
[ Bethlehem historic commission rejects plan to demolish South Side homes for student housing ]
The development is proposed in the South Side historic district, which is why the commission can recommend or not recommend a proposal. City council has the final say.
Developers argued that the buildings are dilapidated, so renovating them would be an unreasonable economic burden, which is why they should be demolished.
Bubba, the developers’ attorney, sent a memo to city council Wednesday arguing that their denial of a certificate of appropriateness was flawed because it lacked specific recommendations.
“The HCC guidelines specifically do not allow a flat denial,” Bubba said. “Based upon the arguments I’ve made, frankly based upon common sense, the [HCC] have not given us much to work with.”
The law that created Bethlehem’s South Side historic district, Article 1714, says the historic commission has the responsibility to submit written recommendations regarding the “Advisability” of any given development in the South Side historic district.
The commission did not give written recommendations, but several members said at the meeting that demolishing the buildings would not be appropriate for the district.
“I have been steadfastly against demolition in our district for some time. I have voted against other projects pretty religiously,” commission member Seth Cornish said. “I will not vote for recommending the certificate of appropriateness to demolish these structures.”
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Council members agreed to send the proposal back to the HCC, although some indicated they opposed the development itself.
“I understand there may have been a procedural issue, we may need to get it back to the HCC,” council Vice President Grace Crampsie Smith said. “That doesn’t mean we are in agreement with this development in any way, shape or form.”
Because council moved the proposal back to the HCC, the commission will hold another public hearing on the development, which has not yet been scheduled.
The certificate was not the only housing-related item city council voted on Wednesday night. In a 6-1 vote, council approved a $129,000 contract with Philadelphia consultant Reinvestment Fund to develop a comprehensive housing strategy for the city.
The city’s American Rescue plan funds will pay for the study.
Crampsie Smith was the only member to vote against the contract, saying she believed the money would be better used toward direct measures that address affordable housing.
Morning Call reporter Lindsay Weber can be reached at 610-820-6681 and liweber@mcall.com.
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Lehigh County’s Community Outreach Day has grown every time it’s happened, County Executive Phillips Armstrong said.
It’s grown so much that at the most recent one May 7 at the Government Center, hundreds of people received items such as clothing, food and blankets. Attendees also received medical services such as vaccinations.
About 50 volunteers helped with the event, from officials at the county government to grocery stores to drug treatment centers to food banks.
“A young girl came, I would say about 12 or 13 years old … [and] got a suitcase and went and got a brand-new blanket to give her mother for Mother’s Day,” Armstrong said. “[Chief Public Defender Kimberly Makoul] and I each had tears in our eyes [and] said, ‘If nothing else, today is going to be a fabulous success just because of that.’ It really is quite a give-back by the county to the citizens. It’s growing. We’ve been nationally recognized for this because I think we’re one of the only counties in the United States that does something like this.”
The Public Defender’s Office provided legal consultation with dozens of people on topics including eligibility to vote and restoring driver’s licenses.
Makoul said she created the biannual event last year with the idea to give clients a holistic model of representation.
This means that instead of just providing people representation during their cases, the Public Defender’s Office uses this event to address clients’ issues beyond the case, such as unemployment or addiction.
Addressing these issues can lead to slower rates of incarceration and shorter stays in jail, Makoul said.
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Community Outreach Day also functions as a networking opportunity for clients and client advocates to build trust between the two.
“If we deal with some of these … mental health issues, their drug and alcohol issues, the better off society is,” she said.
On May 12, the National Association of Counties gave their Achievement Award to the Lehigh County Public Defender’s Office in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety category.
“The Community Outreach Day event is an innovative program that we wanted to recognize,” chief public affairs officer Brian Namey of the National Association said. “Taking the services of the Public Defender’s Office outside of the legal system and a legal setting and into communities is innovative. [It’s] an approach that can generate positive outcomes for individuals, their families and the community.”
The next event is scheduled for October, client advocate Travis Pezzuto said.
North Penn Legal Services, JobCorps, Careerlink, Empowerworks, Tools-4-Success, the Allentown Center for Recovery, Sync Recovery, ReciproCity, Valley Youth House, Street Medicine, NAMI, Change on Hamilton, the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, the Lehigh Valley Outreach Depot, the Lehigh Conference of Churches and the Brown Bin Angelswwere at the Community Outreach Day earlier this month.
Morning Call reporter Graysen Golter can be reached at ggolter@mcall.com and 214-842-3183.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This weekend an unconventional racing event is returning to Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.
The Oregon Trail Rally is a two person racing event combining on road and off road action.
Kohr Harlan got to check out this year’s course while riding shotgun.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Comedy and craft cider is coming together for the environment.
Thursday night Schilling Hard Cider is hosting a comedy night at their Portland cider house. It’s all part of their Keep It Wild campaign to rally support for a local non-profit helping protect our environment.
Colin Schilling, CEO and co-founder of Schilling Hard Cider shared a preview of the comedy event.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — May is National Bike Month, and in honor of that two organizations are teaming up to give bikes new life through donations.
WashCo Bikes will refurbish all the bikes donated by Ridwell members in Portland. The organizations will then give the bikes to other groups to give to children and families.
Director of WashCo Bikes Joe Kurmaskie and Vice President of Operations at Ridwell Kevin Kelley shared more.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners will hold a media event to promote safe boating and the importance of wearing life jackets.
It’s taking place at Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, 15001 Punta Rassa Road, at 9 a.m. Thursday.
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches — FWC said there is an increase in boating traffic. As a result, the FWC and marine law enforcement partners will be going over safety tips and providing knowledge to others.
“We wanna make sure that our operators get that formal experience on the rules of the road so to speak, what the channel markers are, the slow speed signs, the safety equipment that is required, all of that is extremely important,” said Adam Brown, Public Information Officer at FWC. “Oftentimes we realize not all boaters know what these things mean or their importance.”
The event will include demonstrations and information about life jacket use, boating under the influence enforcement, awareness of the water, emergency locator beacons, and required boating safety equipment.
According to the FWC, May was the month with the highest number of boating accidents statewide in 2021. There were 102, and 22% of all fatal boating accidents statewide in 2021 resulted from falls overboard.
Although Florida’s boating season never really ends, FWC said the traditional start is marked by National Safe Boating Week, from May 21-27. The week is a time for boaters to focus on simple and effective steps that make boating safer. The FWC, LCSO, and partner agencies want all boaters to be safe while enjoying Florida’s waterways.
“Oftentimes people think, ‘I understand the importance of keeping my focus on the roadway, but on the water it’s different.’ I would argue the opposite, I would say you have more distractions on a boat,” Brown said. “Your phone can be a distraction, but you have people moving about your own vessel they’re not restricted to a seatbelt.”
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor's note: The above video is from May 18.
Harrisburg and Lancaster have both made U.S. News & World Report's list of best places to live in the United States for 2022-2023.
Harrisburg was ranked 35th, and Lancaster was ranked 61st out of 150 metro areas.
Harrisburg made the list due to its proximity to "the great outdoors," as well as "the scenery of the Susquehanna River on the trails of Riverfront Park, which also hosts many of the metro area's annual festivals and events," among other factors, according to U.S. News.
Lancaster was ranked because it "offers a balance between natural and commercial spaces that residents appreciate," also according to U.S. News.
"Expansive farms rub elbows with manicured suburbs, which lead right into the bustling city," the report states. "A short drive can take one through each of these environments."
U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live list is intended to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to move within the country, according to the report.
Data from the the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. News' own internal resources are used to determine proper rankings. The data compiled from these resources is categorized into five indexes: the Job Market Index, the Value Index, the Quality of Life Index, the Desirability Index, and the Net Migration Index.
The Job Market Index measures the strength of each metro area's job market, according to the methodology. To do this, U.S. News assessed the unemployment rate and average salary of each place.
The Value Index, or the Housing Affordability Index, measures how comfortably the average resident of each metro area can afford to live within their means, also according to the methodology. U.S. News then compared the median annual household income with the housing cost in each metro area, and then divided the blended annual housing cost by the blended median annual household income for the area.
The Quality of Life Index measures how happy residents are with their lives in each ranked area. To calculate these scores, U.S. News evaluated multiple aspects of life in each metro area using a weighted average. Some of these aspects included crime rates, the quality and availability of health care, and the quality of education in a given area.
The Desirability Index measures whether people want to live in a given metro area. To determine people's feelings, U.S. News polled approximately 3,500 people across the country to find out in which of the ranked metro areas they would most like to live, and then each metro area was ranked according to the percentage of the total votes, according to U.S. News.
And finally, the Net Migration Index measures whether people are moving to or away from each metro area; in other words, this index represents whether each area is actually attracting new residents, also according to U.S. News.
Using all these factors, U.S. News determined the 2022-2023 rankings. To learn more about the methodology, click here.
To view the full list, check out this link.
To learn more about why Harrisburg made the list, click here. For Lancaster, click here.
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Alliance's Gold Star Families event to honor fallen servicemen at 9/11 memorial
ALLIANCE – The Carnation City will pay tribute to two Alliance area servicemen who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon.
Mark Hawkins and William Ruth will be honored with a memorial stone at Silver Park's 9/11 memorial. The stone will be dedicated during a Gold Star Families event at 2 p.m. May 28.
The event also will recognize 20 servicemen and women from the Alliance area who died in action. Community leaders and family members of several of the fallen servicemembers will speak during the program.
More:Memorial Day activities planned for Alliance area
Remembering Mark Hawkins
Rev. Peggy Hawkins called her youngest son Mark "the peacemaker."
She remembered how Hawkins would intervene when his three brothers would fight when they were kids. Hawkins also has a daughter.
"He always had a heart like that," Peggy Hawkins said.
The Alliance native joined the U.S. Navy in 1982. Two of his brothers also served in the military. Peggy Hawkins said Mark always wanted to do good for others.
"So he made it his career," she said.
Hawkins survived the USS Cole bombing in October 2000, but sustained injuries that prevented him returning to the water. He was then stationed in Louisiana.
Hawkins was at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, filing a report when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the west side of the Pentagon, killing 125 inside the building and 64 on the aircraft.
He was hospitalized after the plane crashed and died five days later at age 38.
Peggy Hawkins has "mixed feelings" about the memorial. On one hand, she said she is glad to see Hawkins will be honored for his service. But, she said more should be done for living veterans across the country.
As a church pastor for many years, she had parishioners who were veterans and saw first-hand the difficulties many of them experienced after their service.
"We don't know what all they saw. We don't know what affected them," she said.
Remembering William Ruth
William Ruth was a Marine, National Guardsman and long-time educator.
The Alliance High School graduate served in the Marines during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot.
Later, Ruth attended Bowling Green State University and became a social studies teacher, and worked in education for almost 30 years. He returned to the service when the Persian Gulf War broke out and was sent to the Middle East.
Ruth's friends and colleagues described him as a caring mentor and devoted friend, according to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial page.
He retired from teaching in 1997, and accepted an Army position working at the Pentagon.
Ruth's 9/11 Pentagon Memorial page said that he oversaw his first meeting as commander of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Sept. 10, 2001.
He died Sept. 11, 2001, at age 57.
His brother, David, did not return requests for comment.
Memorial service set May 28 in Alliance
The Gold Star Families event is a project from the Hometown Heroes Banner Committee. Alliance-area veterans are featured on banners that hang along Union Avenue and State Street in the city.
The May 28 ceremony will honor 20 other Alliance-area servicemen and women who died in military action since World War I.
Speakers during the event will include Jean Wilson, Ohio American Legion Commander; Randy Hunt, brother of Ralph Hunt Jr.; Debbie White, mother of Ashley White; and Mark and Irma McVicker, representing Daniel McVicker; Zufall and Andreani. Hunt died in Vietnam. White died in 2011 in Afghanistan. McVicker died in 2005 in Iraq.
The color guard from American Legion Post 166 will raise a two-star Gold Star Family flag that will remain at the memorial, while Jimmy Korleski will sing “God Bless the USA,” and Matthew Eversdyke will play taps.
Retired Judge Robert Lavery will offer a prayer for the fallen, while the Rev. G. David Weikart, pastor of the Catholic Community of Alliance, Maximo and Sebring, will bless the 9/11 monument and memorial stone.
Seating will be limited and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The ceremony will be followed with refreshments in Miller Pavilion.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn.
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Alliance Police officer, Sebring councilman dies
ALLIANCE – An Alliance police officer who also was serving as a Sebring Village councilman has died.
Patrolman Joseph Amabeli, 35, died Wednesday, according to Gednetz-Ruzek & Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service's website.
Multiple area police and fire departments posted messages Wednesday on Facebook expressing their condolences.
Amabeli, a 2005 Sebring McKinley High School graduate, joined the Alliance Police Department in 2015. He previously served as a patrolman for the Village of Sebring's Police Department.
He was one of five Alliance police officers who helped rescue a woman from a vehicle that was submerged in the Mahoning River in 2020.
Amabeli was voted onto Sebring's Village Council last fall and served as chair of the Safety Committee.
"He was a well-standing citizen, and we were really glad to have him to be on the council. He brought a lot to council in a short period," Village Mayor James Harp said.
Harp said Amabeli was an "outstanding young man" who meant a lot to the Sebring community.
Amabeli was inducted into the Sebring Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. He played basketball, baseball and football for the Trojans.
"It's a sad day in Trojan Country. Thoughts and prayers to the Amabeli Family. Joe was kind enough to speak to our players before the season to give us his words of wisdom and what it means to be a Sebring Trojan. Joe, you will be missed but never forgotten. Once a Trojan, always a Trojan," a post on the Sebring Boys Basketball Facebook page says.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.
The mother-daughter duo’s final tour together was scheduled to start in September. But Judd died April 30 at age 76, one day before they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna Judd announced at a public memorial that she wanted to continue with the tour.
A final stop of the tour has been added in their home state of Kentucky with a show in Lexington at Rupp Arena on Oct. 29 with Hill as the special guest.
“I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most,” Wynonna Judd said in a statement Thursday.
McBride will open the show on select nights.
The Grammy-winning Judds scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned three decades. The red-headed duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. The Judds’ hits included “Love Can Build a Bridge” in 1990,“Mama He’s Crazy” in 1984, “Why Not Me” in 1984,“Turn It Loose” in 1988, “Girls Night Out” in 1985, “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain” in 1986 and “Grandpa” in 1986.
In a statement provided to The Associated Press, the family said they lost Naomi Judd to “the disease of mental illness.”
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The trial for Johnny Depp’s libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard returned to the themes of Depp’s jealousy and substance abuse Thursday.
Bruce Witkin, a musician who was friends with Depp for nearly 40 years, said the actor’s jealousy in romantic relationships was first on display decades ago.
“He can definitely have a jealous streak in him,” Witkin said during a video deposition recorded in February and played in court Thursday.
Depp demonstrated some of that jealousy during his relationship with Vanessa Paradis, his former partner of 14 years, “and a lot of it was in his head and not reality,” Witkin said.
Depp’s jealousy was also on display when he was with Heard and she was off filming a movie “or doing something that he couldn’t be around to see what was going in,” Witkin said. “I think he would work himself up.”
Witkin said he once saw bruises on Heard’s arm when he and Depp were working on a documentary about Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. And he saw Depp with a “fat lip” one time. But Witkin said he never saw Depp or Heard physically abuse each other.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Virginia’s Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name. The trial is now in its fifth week.
Depp says he never struck Heard and that he was the victim of abuse inflicted by her. But Heard’s lawyers argue that Depp physically and sexually abused her. And they argue that the actor’s denials lack credibility because he frequently drank and used drugs to the point of blacking out and failing to remember anything he did.
Witkin said he tried to help Depp with his substance abuse and had set him up with a therapist.
“He’d say, ‘I’ll be all right. I’ll be all right.’ And well, you’re not all right,” Witkin said, recalling a conversation.
Depp’s sister, Christi Dembrowski, was always concerned with his well-being, both in terms of his substance abuse and generally, Witkin said.
“Everybody, I think, deep down inside was, but … the people on the payroll won’t really say much. They’ll try but they don’t want to lose their job,” Witkin said. “I’m not saying they all fall into the category. But it’s a strange thing around people like him. Everybody wants something.”
Witkin said his friendship with Depp began to dissolve toward the end of 2017, when the actor started to pull away.
“He wrote me this weird text saying I stabbed him in the back and badmouthed him,” Witkin said. “And I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?’ And he wouldn’t explain it. And I pretty much haven’t seen him since 2018.”
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CANNES, France (AP) — One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner’s personal favorite — of “This Is Spinal Tap” goes: “There’s a fine line between stupid and clever.”
You could say the same thing about the classic 1984 mockumentary. It could have so easily not panned out. No one in Hollywood thought it was a good idea. It was saved by Norman Lear who, after Reiner made his pitch and departed, is said to have turned to the executives in the room and announced: “Who’s going to tell him he can’t do it?”
Now, Reiner and company want to get the band back together for a sequel. Reiner was at the Cannes Film Festival this week for an anniversary screening on the beach of “This Is Spinal Tap” and to drum up excitement for the just-announced sequel that will also see Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest reprise their roles as band members David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel.
“The bar is high. There’s no question about it,” Reiner said in an interview by the beach. “And we wrestled with that forever, whether or not we should even bother to do it. But we had an idea. Over the years, people have come up and said, ‘Oh, you should do a sequel.’ We’ve always said, ‘No, no, no.’ But as time went by, we finally had something we think can work. And we’ll find out!”
The 1984 movie had no script, just a four-page outline. It was almost entirely improvised. Reiner’s first cut of the film was seven hours long. Even the jokes they did have planned — like the infamous “these amps goes to 11” scene — were filmed off-the-cuff.
“Quick!” Reiner recalls shouting. “Make an amp with an extra number on it!”
But what teetered so close to never panning out in the first place, has of course become one of the most beloved comedies of the ’80s and a massive influence to countless mockumentaries that have followed. It is even in the Library of Congress.
Reiner assures that this time, too, there will be no screenplay. He will depend on the still sharp improvisational talents of his cast, who have carried on Spinal Tap — a fictional band turned into a semi-real one — in occasional concerts in the intervening decades. Reiner’s character, the director Marti DeBergi (styled after Martin Scorsese in The Band concert documentary “The Last Waltz”), will naturally return.
“Here we are 40 years later and Marti DeBergi — who has not been the greatest filmmaker, let’s put it that way. The man made ‘Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla.’ And I think he did ‘Attack of the 52-Foot Woman,’” says Reiner. “Because he said there’s going to be this reunion, we wanted to make this film, and we’ve given him free reign.”
When “This Is Spinal Tap” was first released, many thought Spinal Tap was a real band. Reiner, who studied rock documentaries like “The Kids Are Alright” and “The Song Remains the Same” for preparation, enlisted a cinematographer, Peter Smokler, with a documentary background. What was real and what was parody was almost indistinguishable. Sting, Reiner says, has since told him he watched it countless times but didn’t know if he should laugh or cry.
And some bits were taken straight from rock ‘n’ roll lore. The band getting lost on their way to the stage came from an experience by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who may have been enjoying the pre-show backstage atmosphere too much.
Asked if Scorsese ever spoke to him about Reiner’s riff on him, Reiner responds: “Initially, Marty got mad. But over the years, he’s come to love it. We did ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ a few years ago and we talked about it. He said, ‘Ah, I love it. I love that you did that.’”
“The Last Waltz” will again be a major touchstone for the sequel which Reiner is developing for his re-launched production company Castle Rock. Reiner’s plan entails Spinal Tap reconvening for one last show.
Many of Reiner’s most beloved films are seemingly sequel-proof. Recapturing the tone of “The Princess Bride”? Inconceivable. (Writer William Goldman did try, though.) And it’s just as hard to imagine the magic of “Stand by Me” or “When Harry Met Sally” being captured a second time. But “Spinal Tap,” Reiner thinks, isn’t done rocking.
“If you have an idea,” he says, “then you say, ‘OK.’”
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two towns in Northeast Tennessee were featured in a Southern Living article for their charm.
In an April 29 article entitled ‘Charming Tennessee Towns Everyone Should Visit This Year,’ eight towns were featured for their historic nature, appealing main streets and local stores.
Among the eight towns were Bristol and Jonesborough.
Southern Living highlighted Bristol’s outdoor activity spots like Bristol Caverns and Steele Creek Park.
Tennessee’s Oldest Town was featured for being the home of the International Storytelling Center and its collection of local shops along its main street.
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The Concert for Ukraine is planning two Ukrainian-themed events to raise money for the people of Ukraine.
The first event is a gala dinner 7 p.m. June 8 at the Downtown Event Center, 480 Park Ave. in Idaho Falls. The gala is a Ukrainian-themed multicourse dinner catered by Diablas Kitchen.
There will be entertainment by professional entertainers and live and silent auctions conducted by Mick Ohman.
There is a $100 per plate donation.
Then there will be a live multiact Concert for Ukraine 7 p.m. on June 10 at the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts, 501 S. Holmes Ave. It will also be livestreamed to international audiences. The concert will feature the performances of local and national artists, and proceeds will be donated to four top-rated charities selected by the committee.
Live and video performances represent a diversity of musical styles and Ukrainian-inspired music and dance.
The concert will be emceed by well-known former TV anchor Karole Honas.
Tickets are $25 per person for live performance and livestreaming.
Fundraising proceeds will be given to high impact and top-rated charities — Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, Lifting Hands International and UNHCR.
Charities have been fully researched by the CFU committee, providing donors peace of mind and the opportunity for greater impact through collaborative giving.
Tickets can be purchased, and tax-deductible donations can be made online at ConcertForUkraine.org.
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See how algae is cultivated using wastewater at this ASU project in Mesa
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re feeling a little weather deja vu, that’s because you’ve felt this heat before, yes that’s right, NWS Fort Worth says it will be hot and breezy… again on Thursday in North Texas.
The western portion of the region could reach into triple digits while the more east you travel in North Texas the more the temps will decline, but only into the low 90s.
“It’ll be another hot and breezy day with highs in the 90s to low 100s. Winds will be out of the south around 10-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. There is a low chance (<10%) of an isolated shower or storm over the Big Country late in the afternoon. Gusty winds are possible under any shower or storm that is able to develop,” NWS Fort Worth says.
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Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie “The Sound of Music,” has died.
Rosmarie was the first daughter of Austrian naval Capt. Georg von Trapp and Maria von Trapp, and a younger half-sibling to the older von Trapp children portrayed on stage and in the movie. The family escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938 and performed singing tours throughout Europe and America. They settled in Vermont in the early 1940s and opened a ski lodge in Stowe.
“She traveled and performed with the Trapp Family Singers for many years, and worked at the Trapp Family Lodge in its infancy when the family first began hosting guests in their home,” Trapp Family Lodge said in a statement.
“Her kindness, generosity, and colorful spirit were legendary, and she had a positive impact on countless lives,” the statement said.
“The Sound of Music,” was based loosely on a 1949 book by Maria von Trapp. Georg von Trapp and his first wife, Agathe Whitehead von Trapp, had seven children. After his first wife died, Georg married Maria, who taught the children music.
Georg and Maria von Trapp had three more children, Rosmarie, Eleonore and Johannes, who were not portrayed in the movie. Eleonore “Lorli” von Trapp Campbell died in October in Northfield, Vermont.
When she became a U.S. citizen in 1951, she signed her name as Rosmarie Trapp, leaving out von, according to the lodge.
Rosmarie worked for five years as a missionary and teacher in Papua, New Guinea with her sister Maria, her relatives said. In Stowe, she was known for walking everywhere, frequently pulling her purchases home in a wagon or cart. She also wrote frequent letters to the local newspaper, where she was given her own space, “Rosmarie’s Corner,” for her stories, they said. She led sing-alongs, knitting circles, spun wool, owned multiple thrift shops and loved to teach people to sing, they said.
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Northampton County Council will consider several proposals Thursday night regarding spending $15.5 million in federal pandemic funding toward operations at the Gracedale nursing home.
On Wednesday, county Executive Lamont McClure secured a council committee’s backing for full council consideration of spending $2,500 in annual bonuses up to four years from the American Rescue Plan Act. McClure proposes the bonuses, which could amount to $10,000 up to four years, for new hires and existing staff.
Another plan involves adding a $2 million day care facility at Gracedale, which McClure pushed for in a news release Wednesday. He said adding child care at the Upper Nazareth Township facility would provide a financial incentive toward recruiting and retaining nurses and support staff.
Susan Wandalowski, the county’s human services director, also said having a on-site daycare would give children an opportunity to interact with the older, Gracedale residents.
“Bringing a day care center to Gracedale offers opportunities which would benefit employees, their children and the residents,” Wandalowski said. McClure’s release also lists several reference for why linking day cars and senior nursing homes is beneficial.
The full council must OK the proposals.
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The day care and bonuses are part of McClure’s plan he announced last month and earlier this year to dedicate half of the county’s $30 million share of 2022 American Rescue Plan pandemic money.
Gracedale’s problems are nothing unusual. Just as hospitals are facing staff shortages, many nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior care facilities across the Lehigh Valley and the country are having difficulty finding enough employees, which has limited the number resident admissions amid dealing with COVID-19.
And with hospitals offering bonuses of $20,000 or more for nurses, and for-profit nursing homes paying more, Gracedale is getting squeezed. The federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement for medical staff also cut into Gracedale’s staff.
It has not been uncommon for nursing homes to have day care for their workers, Chase Cannon, executive director of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Affiliated Healthcare & Living Communities, recently told The Morning Call. The coalition is a Harrisburg nonpartisan group that supports and advocates for private and public nursing facilities.
As one of 17 county-owned care homes in the state, Gracedale, like Cedarbrook in Lehigh County, houses people who can’t afford private nursing homes.
Council’s meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Its meetings are also streamed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbPLqdMR1dkl9R95Rlq8rw
Morning Call journalist Anthony Salamone can be reached at asalamone@mcall.com.
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A new temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is highlighting technical, military and social milestones in Air Force history, as the service approaches its official 75th birthday on Sept. 18 this year.
In a sense, the entire museum testifies to 75 years and more of American air power, stretching all the way back to the 1907 formation of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
But this new exhibit examines social progress and other milestones, highlighting (among many others) former Tuskegee Airman Daniel “Chappie James Jr., who became the first Black American to attain the rank of four-star general, and Technical Sgt. Leonard Matlovich, who in the mid-1970s became the first active-duty Airman to publicly declare his homosexuality.
There is also an examination of how the Air Force incorporated the microchip into its electronics, the creation of the Space Force, the first military airplane (purchased from the Wright Brothers in 1909) and much more.
“It’s a little bit of a different flavor than what we usually do,” said Doug Lantry, museum historian. “It’s not focused on combat achievements or war. It’s focused on innovation and growth and inclusion and all the remarkable things that the Air Force has achieved technologically and culturally over more than seven decades of tremendous growth.”
Deployed as well are six videos and 30 photos, with exhibits on the oxygen mask, LASERs, the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a lot more.
And of course, the museum has nearly 400 aerospace vehicles across four hangars, and plenty of outdoor exhibits.
“Plan to spend a day or two, wear comfortable shoes, because it’s a long walk,” Lantry advised.
This free exhibit will be on display in the museum’s Cold War Art Gallery through September.
The entrance to the museum is on Springfield Street at gate 28B, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Riverside. The museum’s address is 1100 Spaatz Street
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Portman’s Music Superstore, which has a store at 2403 Westgate Drive in Albany, has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants.
ALBANY – Portman’s Music Superstore, which has a store at 2403 Westgate Drive in Albany, has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants, the global association of music instruments and pro audio products.
The award, referred to as the "Retail Oscars" by Music Inc. magazine, honors music dealers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighborhoods and customers and share in a vision to create a more musical world through their local communities. Portman’s Music Superstore will be presented the award on June 2 at the 2022 NAMM Show, the organization’s annual congregation attended by the most important industry players, in Anaheim, Calif.
“Portman’s has established a reputation for excellence for more than eight decades serving Georgia and South Carolina, and we are honored to be included among the best of the best in our industry,” Portman’s Music Superstore President Jerry Portman, the third generation of the Portman family to own and operate the store, said. “We are proud of our history, our continuous efforts to evolve and improve, and of course our consistent commitment to music education. We are thrilled to receive this recognition and plan to continue to be one of the best music retailers in the world.”
The NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards spotlight the industry’s very best music product retailers as determined by an independent panel of judges who review submissions that are rated across categories that include customer service, innovation, music advocacy, store design, marketing and sales promotions.
Visit portmansmusic.com to learn more about Portman’s Music Superstore or topdealer.namm.org to learn more about the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards.
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Fans and Brooklynites can celebrate what would have been Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday in a special way: with commemorative MetroCards.
On Saturday, May 21, the MTA will offer 50,000 of the limited edition cards honoring the iconic Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace, known to the masses as Notorious B.I.G.
The limited edition MetroCards will feature a portrait of Wallace, also known colloquially as Biggie Smalls, on the reverse side. They will be available starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday on a first come, first serve basis.
The cards will only be available at MTA vending machines at the following stations in Central Brooklyn:
- Lafayette Avenue "C" Station;
- Clinton-Washington Avenues "C" and "G" stations;
- Atlantic Ave - Barclays Center Station
Wallace grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant before releasing two Grammy-nominated studio records. His success was cut short by his shocking and tragic death at the age of 24.
Not only was Notorious B.I.G. a popular rap artist in the 1990s, he is still considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
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This will not be the first time the MTA has branded their MetroCards with pop culture icons. In 2018, scores of fans crowded a lower Manhattan subway station for a chance to get limited edition David Bowie-inspired MetroCards. A move that was part of an immersive David Bowie exhibition that had taken over the Broadway-Lafayette subway station at that time.
The station was lined with wall-size images of Bowie inspired art, quotes from the late singer, and lyrics on the stairs in the station.
It came a little more than a year after straphangers flocked to subway stations around the city for Supreme-branded MetroCards.
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Drivers parking in Philadelphia bike lanes beware... the PPA is targeting you.
Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Deputy Executive Director Corinne O’Connor announced Wednesday the agency's new Bicycle Lane Enforcement Initiative that calls for eight PPA officers to focus specifically on bike lane enforcement.
“Since 2011, 41 bicyclists have been killed riding our city streets, 135 have been injured during this same period" O'Connor said. "Cyclists are an integral part of Philadelphia’s transportation ecosystem, and we must protect them while providing safe and equal access to our city streets."
The new bike lane enforcement officers will issue tickets to cars and trucks blocking bicycle-specific lanes in Center City, University City and South Philadelphia. They didn't specify which bike lanes would be targeted.
“Blocking a bike lane with a parked car is dangerous, and the PPA will issue tickets to vehicles that illegally park in bike lanes," O'Connor said. "We hope to have all eight bike lane enforcement officers on the street by the fall."
The PPA said it has issued more than 25,700 bike lane violations since 2014.
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"The staggering number of violations speaks to the need that more enforcement action is required," O’Connor said.
The new crackdown was praised by the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia as the advocacy group continues its Vision Zero safety effort that aims to end all traffic deaths in Philadelphia.
"Philadelphia's unprotected bike lanes are chronically encroached upon by drivers who park or stand with impunity," the BCGP said in a tweet.
An exact date for the bike lane enforcement crackdown to begin wasn't revealed in the agency's news release.
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The NBC10 Philadelphia apps for iOS and Android have been updated in May. The new version includes new features and bug fixes that affected the user experience.
New content labels show what you can expect before clicking on the article or the video. These labels make it clear whether the article is accompanied by a video on the same topic or whether it’s text only. We’ve also added a news widget that previews today’s top stories right on your device’s home screen.
We know how important it is to have an accurate forecast to plan your day and week – we’ve updated the weather screen, which had trouble loading content in the earlier version of the app. We’ve also improved the screen reader and the app’s navigation to provide a better experience for users who are blind or visually impaired.
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- Latest news feed: Lists articles in reverse chronological order
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- Home page improvements: Page will transform based on changes in the news cycle, with different states to highlight the most important information on every visit
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The annual Ride of Silence is a short bike ride to honor cyclists injured or killed in traffic accidents, and to raise awareness of the need for cyclists and motorists to share the road.
BLOOMINGTON — It was a beautiful evening for a bike ride.
For dozens of cyclists who rode from downtown Bloomington to Normal on Wednesday, the reason for outing was a somber one. The 20th annual Ride of Silence, which took place in cities across the country, was meant to remember fallen and injured cyclists, and to raise awareness of safety issues.
"I myself have been hit," said Steve Letsky, vice president of the McLean County Wheelers. "I've known so many people who have gotten struck while on their bicycles, on our city streets, whether I lived in California or Illinois. This is a reality."
Letsky, who works as bicycle policy engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation, said four people on bicycles have been killed in the state so far this year.
Last year, there were 34 cyclist fatalities; the year before that, 28, Letsky said.
"We know that one fatality is one too many," Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said, addressing the cyclists at the McLean County Museum of History before the ride began.
Reducing traffic accidents involving cyclists is a goal of several local transportation plans, he said. Among upcoming projects is the long-awaited extension of Hamilton Road between Bunn Street and Commerce Parkway, which the mayor said would get in motion this fall.
The project, "upon completion, will provide many more safe and convenient options for bicyclists, transit users but also motorists to be able to ride in a way that is safe for everyone," Mwilambwe said.
He also noted that the McLean County Regional Planning Commission is seeking feedback for use in developing the B-N Metropolitan Long-Range Transportation Plan 2050.
The commission's survey is available at mcplan.org.
In a redo of its meeting earlier this week, the Bloomington City Council on Wednesday committed to local funding needed to move two large capital improvement projects to their next phases.
Tonight's Bloomington City Council meeting includes possible action on the long-delayed extension of Hamilton Road between Bunn Street and Commerce Parkway. Here's what is being considered:
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Check out Jacky Boy at Blockhouse, catch some early music, first ever Indiana film showing
Be one of the first to hear songs from Jacky Boy band's new album, or go the other way and catch the first concert (J.S. Bach) of this year's Bloomington Early Music Festival. Maybe you'd rather see a Cicada Cinema movie about time travel or dance, eat and drink during a Moose (Lodge) Night. You can also offer your opinions — yes, they really want them —about which live theater shows should be produced next year in Brown County.
Jacky Boy band to perform album-release show
Jacky Boy band just released their second full-length album, "Mush," and they're coming back to the Blockhouse Bar for an album-release show Saturday at 205 S. College Ave., Doors open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. $8.
Their songs wink at MTV-era rock but still sound current. Members also tour or record with other bands such as Angel Du$t, Bugg and Mike Adams At His Honest Weight.
More:Blockhouse bar's entertainment runs gamut from karaoke to jazz to touring bands
Jacky Boy's pal Mike Adams wrote their album bio, saying "Mush" is "Kind of vulnerable, not-too-emo, catchy as hell Midwest rock songs." Here's a stanza from the album's so "Get Me Out":
Bothered with the way that I’m living
Dismissive of the things that I care about
Makes me want to pull my head apart
Jacky Boy's earlier tributes to slacking off in the 1990s have been changing a little and getting more explorative. Mark Edlin's drumming reflects his youth and easygoing vibe. Find the Blockhouse at blockhousebar.com.
Bloomington Early Music Festival opens with J.S. Bach
Bloomington Early Music Festival 2022: Celebrating Women in Early Music begins at 8 p.m. Sunday. Attend the festival's kickoff event, Bloomington Bach Cantata Project: J.S. Bach, “Es ist gut, dass ich hingehe” BWV 108. Bach wrote the cantata in Leipzig for the Fourth Sunday after Easter, or "Cantate." The authorized readings come from the Epistle of James, "Every good gift comes from the Father of lights" (James 1:17–21), and from the Gospel of John, Jesus declaring the Comforter in his Farewell discourses (John 16:5–15).
Early music not just for men:Bloomington festival celebrates women
The concert is free and will be at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 505 W 4th St. Find the festival at bloomingtonearlymusic.com/festival22.
Cicada Cinema to show "World of Tomorrow: The First Three Episodes"
A little girl goes on a trip and sees her far-off future. A clone of herself, from an even more far-off future, visits. David, another character, travels through space and time to solve a dangerous mystery.
See it at no charge on Saturday at dusk (about 9 p.m.) at Hopscotch Coffee Roastery, 212 N. Madison St. It's the first time the film has been seen in Indiana and is part of Granfalloon, Bloomington's annual Kurt Vonnegut-inspired festival. Find Hopscotch at https://hopscotchcoffee.com.
Moose Night, dancing to country music
Bring friends to this Bloomington dance, music, food and drink tradition 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Moose Lodge, 840 S. Cory Ln. There's no cover charge, but donations are encouraged and will be split, half to charity and half to the band.
The "Million Dollar Garage Band" will play. Band members are regional and perform every third Thursday, except winter. There are food menus and a bar, and patrons usually arrive early to get a good table and place orders. All are welcome, however, to arrive anytime during the evening.
Find the Moose Lodge at facebook.com/BtownMooseLodge/.
Brown County Playhouse seeks your opinions in an open meeting
Which live theater performances would you would like to see during the 2023 Brown County Playhouse season? Let your opinions be heard, starting at 6 p.m. on Monday at the playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville.
Management is hosting an open public meeting in hopes of receiving your input. All are invited, even those who prefer just to listen. The 2023 schedule is completely open. If you can't attend but have ideas, email theatrebrowncounty@gmail.com, and they will be shared at the meeting. Of particular interest are plays that people would be willing to direct. The playhouse is also seeking play readers.
"We want as many diverse thoughts and opinions as possible," said board member Mark Stolle. Find the playhouse at https://browncountyplayhouse.org or call 812-988-6555.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland woman decided to take matters into her own hands after having trouble finding the hair care products she needed.
Nycole Mason says it’s a problem Black women often deal with — so during the pandemic, she launched a mobile beauty supply store of her own.
“I came up with mobile delivery, being like the DoorDash for hair care,” Mason explained.
Mason says she pursued her idea after she was laid off during the pandemic. It was sparked by issues she had, both with a lack of products and bad experiences in stores.
“I remember sometimes I would go into a hair store and get weird looks from owners, like, ‘Okay, is she going to steal… what is she in here doing?’ and it really made me uncomfortable,” Mason said.
After some research and testing of products — she set up her website and spread the word on social media.
That’s how one customer, Sia Miller, first heard about the Elegant Beauty Supply.
“I ended up in an emergency situation where I was getting my hair done, but I’d worked overtime the night before and didn’t have time to get to the beauty supply store and my hair appt was first [thing] in the morning the next day and I didn’t have time to go,” Miller explained.
Miller needed braiding hair to bring to her appointment — and Mason had just what she was looking for.
“I didn’t expect it to be that easy. It was literally as easy as 1, 2, 3,” Miller stated. “I went online, selected what I wanted — the price was unbelievable comparable to supply store. I don’t know how she does it.”
Miller got her hair within an hour of her order.
Mason delivers seven days a week in the Portland metro area and even has a special line of hair that isn’t carried at any local stores.
She’s hoping to work with salons so they can have the hair in-house already. In the meantime, she feels good about making hair care more accessible to a large portion of the community.
If you’d like to check out Miller’s website or order something, click here.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police responded to a reported shooting Thursday morning in the Pearl District to find a man and dog both injured.
Multiple officers went to the scene near the corner of Northwest 10th Ave and Everett Street. The Portland Police Bureau told KOIN 6 News when officers arrived, they found a man with a dog bite and a dog shot.
The circumstances that led up to the incident are unclear.
KOIN 6 News has a crew en route to the scene.
This is a developing story.
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Ellettsville has big plans for development. What does this mean for residents?
Ellettsville is trying to shake its reputation as the town down the road from Bloomington through a new plan to increase its population, expand its borders and improve quality of life.
"People are driving through Ellettsville right now as it's just a means to get to somewhere else," Envision Ellettsville Co-Chair Christa Curtis said. "We want to give them a reason to stop."
People shouldn't assume Ellettsville is just like Bloomington or the rest of Monroe County said William Ellis, town council president and plan committee member. The town has a different set of values and different policies, like more freedom with land usage, he said.
If the plan is carried out as drafted, new developments intend to make the city less reliant on Bloomington and create more opportunities for residents to gather and shop within their town limits.
The Envision Ellettsville Vision Plan focuses on improving four areas. It would increase housing in northern residential areas, revitalize downtown and prioritize commercial and industrial development in the northwest and southeast parts of town along Ind. 46. In each area of focus, the committee outlined goals, including consistent branding, increased pedestrian transportation and storm water management.
How will this affect my neighborhood?
The plan calls for building new residential units surrounding already existing subdivisions and incorporating multiple types of housing, including single- and multi-family homes. Many of these empty plots sit north of the current town limits, meaning annexation may be in the future.
The word "annexation" might ping fear after Bloomington's recent unpopular annexation efforts, but Ellis said Ellettsville is showing the rest of the state that it doesn't have to be forceful.
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"We're going to make it worth your while to be in our town," Ellis said. "You have to offer a good product, and Ellettsville sells a great product."
These annexations are not a land grab, but rather meant to incorporate more people into the town to use its services and expand its tax base, said Ron L. Taylor, a principal at Taylor Siefker Williams design group.
Annexation should take place before new construction begins, according to the plan.
Regarding increasing pedestrian transportation, Ellis said building that infrastructure and maintaining it is costly. Therefore, he said the town is prioritizing sidewalks and trails close to the school system and the Monroe County trails.
The plan prioritizes marketing the town through a consistent aesthetic, such as welcoming and informational signs. These updates include corridor wayfinding signs and environmental education boards.
What will this do for local business?
Ellis, a business owner, said he and others feel optimistic about new development. A goal of the plan is to attract both more local businesses as well as big-box retailers, especially to the newly proposed business park on the northwest side.
"If I want to go to a major store to do shopping, I've got to go to Bloomington or some other place," Ellis said. "Most people prefer to shop close to home, so we want to provide that for them."
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Downtown is reimagined to both bolster its historic value and serve as a hub for more economic development. This area aims to be where the east and west sides of town come together. Therefore, transportation is proposed to be improved through trails, sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly intersections. New gathering spaces could be established in multiple places but especially downtown with plaza space, a festival lawn and waterfront boardwalks.
With new business comes new jobs. Donna Niese, Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce president and plan committee member, said the plan aims to create an environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive and grow.
"The plan includes making Ellettsville a more vibrant community that draws people to want to live, work and play here," she said. "Job creation is a very important part of that."
Through all parts of this plan, Taylor said new jobs can be possible through construction and other development as well as new industry and commercial jobs.
What is it going to cost?
Ellis said one avenue for making the vision a reality is through grants, which would lower the need for taxes. He said there are other avenues to pay for such changes, but some increases may be inevitable. However, with new planned additions to the tax base, Ellis said taxpayers should see lower costs in the long run.
"If we ever ask them for more, we want them to understand why and where it's actually going," Ellis said. "We want to give them value for what they're paying."
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Tax abatements and establishment of a tax incremental financing district, which would help fund transportation and utility improvements, are examples of financial tools the town could use to entice developers. However, Ellis said he isn't supportive of these options because it may not be as beneficial for property owners.
Can I still leave feedback?
The full plan was released Tuesday evening at the Ellettsville Town Hall through a community celebration, so residents could learn how their input translated into the town's future.
The entire plan can be viewed here.
Resident feedback was collected at multiple points during the project's formation, such as focus groups, a steering committee and online surveys. The amount of feedback surprised Ellis.
The ability to collect so much community input came from the a community impact grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County. This allowed the committee to hire the Taylor Siefker Williams design group.
The committee is now organizing residents into task forces to begin planning implementation. Curtis said committee members want to continue incorporating the community in this process, so they can see how the promises of the plan are acknowledged and implemented.
"We locked arms with the community to get to this point," Curtis said. "So we don't have any plans not to continue forward without being in lockstep with the rest of the community."
When will I see these changes?
Taylor said there are multiple smaller projects within this plan and each step will need more detailed planning.
"This is probably a very long term initiative," he said. "But, lots of little steps make a lot of progress quick."
Going forward, Ellis said the town council will have to hit reset and implement the new plan through zoning changes and coordinating with other long-term plans. That will take time, and Ellis said the council will need it when figuring out how to implement this new set of ideals.
Residents should expect to see movement on these plans within the next one to five years, Ellis said, and the overall vision in 20 to 30 years.
"Honestly, this needed to start yesterday."
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At the library: It's time for summer reading games, and librarians to make, eat 'horrid' food
Monroe County Public Library provides opportunities for local residents to read, learn, connect and create. The downtown library is at 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. and the Ellettsville branch is at 600 W. Temperance St. All events are free of charge. Event funding is provided by the Friends of the Library Foundation.
In-Person summer reading games begin May 23
The library’s free all-ages summer reading games are back in person. Read for fun, complete activities and attend events to earn prizes. Pick up a game board beginning May 23 at the downtown library, Ellettsville branch or on the Bookmobile. This year, the Friends of the Library Foundation will donate $1,000 to the Community Kitchen of Monroe County when the library meets its registration goal of 1,000 people. Learn more at mcpl.info/summerreading.
Intro to Warhammer mini painting and gaming
The library provides the minis, paints and know-how. Try your hand at miniature painting and learn how to play Warhammer! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Friday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Saturday family storytime
The whole family is invited. Books, puppets, music, movement, crafts and more encourage early literacy skills. Ages birth-6. It’s 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.
Tween D&D
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Join the library for a special stand-alone role-playing adventure! No prior experience is necessary. Ages 9-12. It’s 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Cryptid Button and Sticker Making
Welcome to Cryptid Summer. The library will kick it off by making buttons and stickers featuring your favorite cryptids. There's an ocean of possibilities out there, so who knows what cryptids are waiting to be discovered? Ages 12-19. It’s 4-5 p.m. Monday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Books on Tap: 'Cat's Cradle'
It's the book club with a twist. Enjoy fantastic drinks, a comfortable atmosphere and a great discussion on a variety of compelling books. In anticipation of Indiana University Arts & Humanities Council's Granfalloon, you're reading Kurt Vonnegut's “Cat's Cradle,” a satirical commentary on modern man and his madness, and an apocalyptic tale of this planet’s ultimate fate. It’s 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at Morgenstern's Bookstore & Cafe at 849 S. Auto Mall Road, Bloomington. Age 18 & older. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Talking Tacos
Come to chat about relationships, dating and other tough topics, stay for the tacos. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Drop in.
Eat What Now?!
Explore the many ways in which food should NOT go together. Library staff will mix up some truly disgusting dishes – and eat them, too. Sample the horrid concoctions if you dare. Extra waste bins will be on hand. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ellettsville Teen Space. Drop in.
Monsters and Mayhem
Ready to test your mettle against monsters and mayhem in a new RPG? These drop-in sessions will give players a chance to experience a different gameplay style than D&D and face new challenges. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 12-19. It’s 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday in meeting room 1C at the downtown library. Drop in.
Preschool Storytime: Special Edition with Kim Howard
Join local author Kim Howard as she reads her Firefly Award-nominated picture book, “Grace and Box.” After the reading, enjoy a mystery game with the author. Ages 3-6. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in Ellettsville meeting room B. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Tween Tech
Join Andrew Woodard, IU maker education specialist, in exploring Makey Makey invention kits. Ages 8-12. It’s 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar
Anime Watch Party
Join other fans of My Hero Academia, The Way of the House Husband, The Promised Neverland and more for a night of anime, crafts and chatter. Ages 12-19. It’s 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Musical Mastery: EQ
Looking to take your music to the next level? Join us for any or all of the programs in this series to make your songs sound like the pros. In May, we'll cover equalization: what it means, how to do it, and how it can help your songs be loud enough for streaming. Age 12 & up. It’s 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in Level Up digital creativity center at the downtown library. Drop in.
More events online
This is a sampling of this week’s library events. For the full calendar, visit mcpl.info/events.
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COVID aid for small businesses in Rhode Island getting caught up in red tape
Small businesses trying to secure the latest round of federal grants to offset losses from the pandemic are finding increased restrictions on the process and, in many cases, delays in receiving their checks.
The primary reason: the federal government is making the businesses jump through more hoops to receive funding from the latest tranche of money provided to the states for COVID relief.
“It is not as easy for a small business to receive [money] through these funds as it used to be,” Hannah Moore, assistant secretary at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, said this week. “The federal government has undergone a transition in their technical assistance that seems to have exacerbated some of the delays. We hear this multiple times every day.”
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced in February that it was launching a program called RI Rebounds, offering small businesses grants up to $5,000 from a pool of $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to the state.
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And while the federal government has tightened its restrictions, several businesses say Commerce is responsible for some of the difficulty in securing grants.
“I would have much rather gotten a root canal at the DMV than what we went through with the application process,” said Robert Burke, a Providence businessman and restaurant owner who said he has applied for dozens of grants since the pandemic began and this one was the most challenging.
Technical advisors needed to help navigate the application process
Since the program started on Feb. 1, 65% of the 2,800 businesses that applied for funding have received checks. But Commerce has had to contract technical advisors to help navigate the application process, which is being handled by Witt O’Brien’s, a business management consulting company based in Washington, D.C.
Witt O’Brien’s receives 7% of every successful grant, paid by Commerce and not subtracted from the grant itself.
“Why they made this so cumbersome is bewildering,” said Gerald Schiano, a business consultant who helps emerging companies find capital. “I’m a finance guy with years of experience filling out forms. There shouldn’t be this many hurdles to go through for a small grant.”
More than a dozen businesses contacted The Hummel Report, citing a federal identification process as the primary culprit.
Up until April 1, applicants had to get a Dun & Bradstreet number, a unique nine-digit identifier that eliminates any ambiguity if there are multiple businesses with the same name. But applicants also had to have a System Award Management number, commonly known as SAM, which traditionally has been used if a business wants to work as a contractor for the federal government.
“The number 1, by far, complaint is the federally required SAM process,” Moore said. “It is a multi-step federal registration process and applicants are in many cases frustrated, and rightly so. The federal government has undergone a transition in their technical assistance that seems to have exacerbated some of the delays. We hear this multiple times every day.”
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Schiano and Burke said they had difficulty reaching people to troubleshoot and days or weeks would go by trying to solve a problem in the application process.
It started for Schiano when he found out he had to supply a Dun’s number.
“I knew as soon as I heard that, there was going to be a problem. Whenever the federal government gets involved you just know it’s a big bureaucracy and there’s a potential minefield that you can’t overcome,” he said.
Two months into the application period, Moore said the government changed from requiring a Dun’s number to its own identification, called a Unique Entity Identifier. She added that when the federal programs to help businesses began two years ago under the federal CARES Act, many of the requirements were waived to expedite getting the money out the door. Under ARPA, the requirements are not being waived, making the process more complex.
Schiano said he made the mistake of putting his date of application on the form instead of the date of his business incorporation – a mistake he later learned had also been made by others.
“This job requires more than just checking a box,” Schiano said. “You have to think. I’d think they could understand that if a business supplied tax returns for a number of years, and you write 'Feb 15' as the beginning of the company, they should be able to think around that and create an exception so that the process moves ahead. Not just create a pool of people being forgotten about and delayed.”
Burke wanted to know how many businesses had started an application, but gave up because of the obstacles in the process. Commerce said it did not have that data.
“It’s a good test of your software; if 100% of the people start an application and follow through it’s a good program,” Burke said. “I’m on 12 different platforms running a restaurant these days. You know good software from bad software immediately.”
He offered to help Commerce test drive software going forward. Schiano and Burke each received checks for $5,000 last week.
Burke joked on Tuesday that with his SAM number: “I am now a licensed to deliver intercontinental ballistic missiles to the government.”
The Hummel Report is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies, in part, on donations. For more information, go to HummelReport.org. Reach Jim at Jim@HummelReport.org.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Everyone who owns a car registers it with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) but whether drivers have current registration stickers affixed to the bottom of their license plates is probably not something most people notice.
A KGW viewer wrote in a tweet, "Trying to figure out why a third of drivers in Oregon have expired tags. Can't blame the pandemic. I renewed my tags and got a new license in the middle of it. Are those people not paying to use our roads right now?
That seems like a bloated claim, but after a little stroll around the KGW News studios in downtown Portland, KGW's Chris McGinness counted 19 cars with expired tags within a three block radius. One was more than three years expired.
To answer the question in the tweet: Yes, vehicle registrations pay for Oregon roads. For instance, if you live in Multnomah County, the county's portion of your vehicle registration fee goes entirely to paying off the Sellwood Bridge, completed in 2016, and the planning for a new Earthquake Ready Burnside.
Vehicle registration fees have gone up in recent years. The Oregon State Legislature approved a series of four scheduled increases as part of HB-2017, a historic transportation investment in the state's roads. Fees vary by county and the gas mileage your car gets. The current DMV schedule is published on their website.
There was a moratorium on issuing citations for minor violations, like expired vehicle registrations, due to pandemic shutdowns and the backlog at the DMV, but that ended on January 1. The presumptive fine for expired tags is $115.
The DMV said at least two-thirds of Oregonians now renew their registrations online. There's no additional fee for renewing long overdue for a renewal.
KGW's Chris McGinness does the Driving Me Crazy feature as a generally, but not always, lighthearted take on things that drive people nuts on area roadways. Most of us can relate, and most of these topics are your ideas. What drives you crazy? Post your videos and pictures on McGinness' Facebook page, on Twitter, or email cmcginness@kgw.com
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster Bureau of Police Chief John T. Bey has resigned his position, city officials announced Thursday in a press release.
Mayor Danene Sorace appointed Captain Richard Mendez as Acting Chief, with the intention of bringing a recommendation to City Council for permanent appointment to lead the city's police department, the press release states.
Bey served as chief of police for the last 18 months, and is credited for "rebuilding trust between the community and police," the city's announcement said.
"I have determined that after 25 years of service to the Pennsylvania State Police plus my subsequent service with the US Air Force Reserves, Pennsylvania National Guard, and the City of Lancaster, I am ready to take a step back and celebrate those accomplishments," Bey said in the announcement.
Sorace appointed Bey, the former chief of the Middletown Borough Police Department, as interim chief of the Lancaster Bureau of Police in October 2020, following the retirement of Jarrad Berkihiser.
At the time, Sorace said she had doubts that Berkihiser shared her vision for the direction of the department following a summer of national and local protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The city's announcement credited Bey for building external relationships and expanding community engagement efforts, and leading numerous change efforts in line with 21st century policing.
Those efforts included the reorganization of community engagement efforts, maintaining the Community Police Working Group, reinstituting bike patrols, and re-opening the Cadet program and the police recruitment process with a goal of increasing the number of city residents, persons of color and women, the city said.
Bey hired the Bureau’s first civilian Communications Manager to widely share the proactive programs and policies of the Bureau.
"In addition," the city's announcement said, "Chief Bey has led efforts to establish a Human Resources office at the bureau and update the Civil Service Rules regarding hiring and promotion. He amended the oral interview portion of the application process to include unconscious bias training for the reviewers for the first time in the Bureau’s history.
"Chief Bey has initiated systemic change efforts that will stand the test of time, including a policy manual consistent with 21st century policing guidelines, an Internal Affairs evaluation and gap analysis; and has started the arduous, years-long accreditation process with the PA Chiefs of Police."
Mendez, a lifelong Lancaster resident, J.P. McCaskey High School graduate and 22-year veteran of the Lancaster Bureau of Police, has served as a patrol officer, a member of the K-9 unit, an officer assigned to the Selective Enforcement Unit, a member of the Lancaster County Special Emergency Response Team, a platoon leader, and most recently Captain of Patrol, the largest division of the bureau, the city said.
“I am grateful for Chief Bey’s service to Lancaster during a time of change and I am thrilled that Captain Mendez has agreed to take the significant work we have started into the next chapter," Sorace said. "He has deep relationships both inside and outside of the bureau and is ready to lead."
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Palmetto Police seek to identify shooter at high school football game
The Palmetto Police Department is investigating a person of interest from the Palmetto High School football game shooting on Wednesday.
Officials said a fight broke out between "high school-aged young people" near the home bleachers at Palmetto High School when school staff and police officers went to break it up.
Police speculate that a shot was fired in the air at 9:30 p.m., causing the fight to clear out. Officers recovered a gun on the ground where the fight was taking place, officials said.
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Police have spoken to students who were in the area of the fight and have a list of people they're speaking to.
"We have some ideas of who might be responsible, but we just don't want to release that yet till we tie some things down," Chief of Police Scott Tyler said.
No one was hit by the gun, and there were no injuries.
Anyone with information can contact the PPD at 941-723-4587 or Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477.
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Employees claim Bradenton City Councilman Bill Sanders created a hostile work environment
Multiple Bradenton city employees have raised concern over behavior by councilman Bill Sanders that has created a hostile work environment, prompting one of the city's legal counsels to withdraw from her role.
Sanders was first elected into office in 2018 and is running for re-election this year. He is opposed by Kurt Landefeld.
It is common for Sanders to get into heated debates during Bradenton City Council meetings, and many times his frustration with staff and fellow councilmembers is visibly evident.
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But over the past month, conflict with the councilman has come to a head, and a third-party attorney, GrayRobinson Labor and Employment Lawyer Stephanie Marchman, is now investigating claims that Sanders' behavior has created a hostile work environment.
"I’ve reached the inescapable conclusion that the councilor’s conduct must be examined by his peers and the public," City Administrator Rob Perry wrote an email on April 21 to city council. "I believe this evidence will indicate a pattern of unstable, undermining, self-serving, and unprofessional conduct. I have no option but to bring these matters to your attention for more formal consideration."
Perry attached a letter from Tax Clerk and Records Management Liaison Officer William Ackles, who on April 13 wrote that Sanders' continued behavior has "created nothing short of a hostile work environment."
"Mr. Sanders' behavior is not only rude, unprofessional and inappropriate in language and attitude, he is willfully hateful, insulting, hostile and mean," Ackles wrote.
"Mr. Sanders regularly makes unwarranted, unsupported and unfounded accusations of corruption and even violation of laws and accuses incompetence while never accepting accurate insight presented by others and has no issue with (and even appears to enjoy) trying to use his position to threaten and intimidate staff on a regular basis escalating this behavior with each new encounter," he wrote.
Perry's email also included an April 18 resignation letter from now-former conflict counsel Gretchen Vose, who said she was stepping down from the role solely because of Sanders' behavior.
Vose wrote that she informed Sanders that she would not comply with his repeated requests to become involved in the sale of city hall, which is being handled by a different attorney, and that he subsequently threatened her with an ethics complaint.
"When I informed him that I couldn't become involved in that matter on the request of just one City Council member, he stated that he would file an ethics complaint against me, as well as against others if I did not comply with his request," Vose wrote.
Sanders and his claims
Documents show that Sanders engaged with Vose in a nearly 35-minute text conversation on April 14 where he asked Vose for details about her conversations with a principal at the Blalock Walters Law Firm.
He specifically questioned a conflict of interest between Blalock Walters and NDC Construction Co., which is constructing the ongoing Riverwalk extension project and is also involved in an offer by Barcarrota Development LLC to purchase the Bradenton City Hall property.
At the April 13 city meeting, Sanders said NDC had failed to perform in its construction obligations for the Riverwalk because the company had not immediately started construction after the contract was approved by the council just two weeks prior.
However, company president Ron Allen disputed those claims and said the necessary work like aligning insurance for the project, attaining payment and performance bonds, and meeting with public works.
"For you to make the assumption that we were going to be onsite the next day working was a little bit of a stretch," Allen told Sanders at the meeting.
At the April 13 meeting, Sanders also prodded Perry over the hiring of another conflict attorney to advise the city on the proper sale of the city hall property, rather than Vose. Perry explained an alternate counsel was chosen because Vose lacked experience representing Community Redevelopment Agencies in such matters.
The text message conversation between Sanders and Vose took place the following day, where he told her "my opinion conflict attorney should have been there yesterday 4/13 to back me up on their failure to perform."
Sanders also claimed she was mad that another attorney had rendered an opinion on the city hall property sale, which Vose denied in the text conversation.
Lastly, Sanders spoke with Vose with regard to 132 baseball tickets he anonymously received in his councilman mailbox, which Vose advised him to return. Sanders said he was concerned that he was being "baited," by the gift, which he valued at $1,200.
In a separate email chain from April 22, Sanders cited the conversation with Vose and inquired about a failure to produce open records he has requested from the city.
"Telling me the court is the only way to release an inquiry is in fact suggesting that is my only option," Sanders responded. "Receiving numerous tickets I have never received before is questionable. Let’s see the video of how they were delivered to my office without a request from me and no known provider and Ms. Voss said to return them immediately and I did."
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Sarasota County COVID Therapy Coalition offers guidelines on finding therapies locally
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota Memorial Hospital and other local health care providers have formed the Sarasota County COVID Therapy Coalition, to help make it easier for people to learn where to access new antiviral treatments for COVID-19 as cases have been trending upward nationally and in Florida.
The goal of the coalition is to make the process less confusing for both residents and health care providers, to help prevent severe illness and hospitalization among the elderly and other high-risk individuals during this next phase of the pandemic.
“We wanted to break the cycle of panic and complacency that delays care,” Manuel Gordillo, MD, medical director of SMH Infection Prevention and Control, said in a prepared statement. “We now have effective outpatient treatments, but it’s important that people get prescriptions in a timely manner and start treatment within the first five days of symptoms. Knowing if patients qualify for any of these potentially lifesaving interventions and how to access them can be confusing, even for physicians."
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The Sarasota County COVID Therapy Coalition has created a webpage, https://www.smh.com/treatcovid with links, treatment guidelines and physician referral information to help people assess their need, determine eligibility and locate available treatments.
The coalition is working to spread the word and ensure a comprehensive referral network for people who have lower incomes, are uninsured or do not have a local doctor to assess their risks and provide the required prescription for treatment.
While vaccination continues to provide the best protection against COVID-19, the oral anti-viral medication Paxlovid is highly effective to help reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization in eligible people, and is widely available from Walgreens and CVS pharmacies throughout the region.
For higher risk patients who are unable to receive Paxlovid – typically because of a significant interaction with another medication – the monoclonal antibody Bebtelovimab is another possible option.
There also is an antibody prevention therapy, Evusheld, available for those who are immunocompromised.
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North Port woman dies after falling into septic tank
A 74-year-old North Port woman died last week after falling into her septic tank, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
According to North Port Public Information Officer Josh Taylor, the woman was last seen the evening of Monday, May 9 at roughly 6 p.m. The next morning, the woman’s daughter called in a wellness check to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department, and upon arrival at her house on Andalusia St. deputies found the woman’s body in the septic tank.
“It's not 100% clear on whether the lid to the septic tank had caved in previously and there was a hole and she fell into the hole, or it was weak, and just her stepping onto it caused it to completely give out where she fell in,” Taylor said.
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Sheriff's deputies were first on the scene as many in the North Port Police Department attended a funeral for a recently deceased North Port officer. When deputies arrived on the scene, the woman's hose was running, leading investigators to believe that the woman was watering her garden when the septic tank collapsed, according to Taylor.
Taylor said that after initial findings, the city medical examiner did not believe that the woman drowned. "They’re doing some additional testing, to see if maybe she had a heart attack or something along those lines, just based on the shock of falling in,” he said.
Taylor had not received the final results from the medical examiner, but did say that no foul play is suspected.
For the surrounding community, the woman’s death is a shocking tragedy.
Chuck Westenberg, who lived across the street from her, said the woman was “very private” but was a great neighbor. She used to own a restaurant and would bring food and cakes over to Westenberg and other neighbors’ houses.
The manner of his neighbor's death was a shock to him, as Westenberg said she was always out there watering her plants, day and night.
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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Three people are running this year for the Placer County Board of Supervisors' District 2 seat.
This is the first time in nearly 28 years the district would get a new supervisor since the seat has been filled since 1995 by Robert Weygandt.
District 2 is located in western Placer County and includes Lincoln and part of Roseville. The candidates running for the seat include a Roseville city councilman, a former Lincoln mayor and Weygandt's district director.
May 31 is the last day to request a ballot by mail. The primary election day is June 7.
Meet the Candidates
Scott Alvord
Alvord has served as a Roseville City Councilmember since 2016 and has a background in business.
"I started a software company in college. I've always had that on the side even when I had a corporate job for many years, and I ran a restaurant in downtown Roseville for 12 years and that got me involved [in] learning a lot more about Civic Projects and I was president of the Downtown Roseville Merchants for nine years and got really involved in revitalizing downtown and working with all the small business," Alvord said.
Learn more about Alvord HERE.
Paul Joiner
Joiner has served on the Lincoln City Council for 14 years, including three terms as a mayor of Lincoln. He said he sits on multiple local and regional boards and committees including the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency, South Placer Regional Transportation Planning Authority and others.
"My family came to the area in the late 1940s. We are very deeply rooted in Placer County. My wife's family has me beat. They came in the 1890s and had been on the same rice farm in South Placer ever since and continue to farm rice there," Joiner said.
Learn more about Joiner HERE.
Shanti Landon
Landon has served as the District Director for Robert Weygandt, the current supervisor in District 2, for five years.
"About six years ago, I became a little bit more interested in local government because our kids were getting a little bit older and I had a little more space in my life to get engaged. I think I always had this perspective that if you wanted to make a difference in politics you had to be a Congressperson or an assemblyperson, and I think the more research I did, it really is about the local level," Landon said.
Learn more about Landon HERE.
Here are each of the candidate's takes on major issues in Placer County including development, homelessness and affordable housing.
Development
Scott Alvord
Alvord said with all the development, it's important to grow wisely. He said when a city does the development, it's a partnership, but, when the county does the development, it becomes more of a competition.
"When the county does development on the border of the city, there's nothing that helps the city out. There's no tax share or anything. And so like if they build a shopping center on the border of a city, they're competing with the city. And so if our residents go buy something and the residents don't know where the boundaries are, they don't understand, but not a penny coming back to even help their own city."
Paul Joiner
Joiner said development is about balancing the growth and quality of life in Placer County. He said some of the approved projects in Placer County are on the borders of the cities, which causes competition with the cities.
"I think that you need to, whenever practical, be directing... those major developments to our cities and not spreading them out into the unincorporated county. There's sometimes where that's going to be unavoidable, and you just need to do that very, very wisely."
Shanti Landon
Landon said she participated in bringing the Placer County Conservation Program into implementation.
"The Placer County Conservation Program really is essentially a built-out vision for Placer County, so it lays out where the development will happen and where the conservation will happen. So it kind of takes a lot of that guesswork out, and so as long as you have a strong Board of Supervisors that aren't going to continually rezone their rural areas to be denser populations, I think we have a pretty good built out vision of what things are going to look like and so I think that's taken a lot of the work out for future boards for sure."
Here is a map of the boundaries for the districts in Placer County.
Homelessness
Scott Alvord
Alvord said he used to be on the Placer County Homeless Advisory Committee and was with a nonprofit organization studying solutions.
"The best model that we found nationwide is a campus model where you basically design a campus that has a lot of permanent supportive housing and emergency housing."
Alvord said when there are enough beds for every unhoused person in the county, they can begin enforcing camping ordinances.
"When I've worked with the homeless, especially for chronic, it can take 2-3 or even four years for the mentality of a person to get to the point where they believe they're worthy of changing because they've just been so degraded and they believe they're not worthy."
Of the county's recent Roomkey hotel purchase in Roseville, Alvord said it's great but doesn't really fix the problem because there aren't those comprehensive services.
Paul Joiner
Joiner said he's on an ad hoc committee with all the cities and the county looking specifically at addressing homelessness. He thinks the facility in Auburn should be expanded as a centrally located facility to handle different levels of homelessness.
"That centralized campus concept for me removes a lot of those potential points of failure because all you've got to do is walk across the campus to that office. And to that service, at least in the early stages of getting them into programs, getting them on their feet, helping them out as as as they get deeper into the care they need, get stabilized, move into something transitional in the way of housing, and eventually either totally out on their own."
In Roseville and south Placer County, Joiner said the services should be dispersed and would need some sort of dedicated transportation service.
"We all need to come together. Not each individual community doing their own thing. This needs this is a heavy lift for all of us. We need to partner on this and come up with solutions and even ordinances that are very, very similar between our jurisdictions."
Shanti Landon
Landon said homelessness is an emerging issue in the county and one that is near to her heart since her dad was schizophrenic and died while being unhoused. She said it wasn't due to lack of services or lack of support, but was about mental illness.
"I think most people now recognize that just housing people is not a solution to the problem. We really have to go to the core issues which are often drug addiction and mental illness and address those issues and housing is definitely a piece of that puzzle and, you know, I would love to see a collaboration between all of the cities in the county where we're all stakeholders and all kind of contributing financially as well as having seats at the table."
Landon said whatever the county does, it needs to be a collaboration.
Find more information about services for homelessness in Placer County HERE.
Affordable Housing
Scott Alvord
Alvord said the Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers show a lot of affordable housing that needs to be built, according to the state. He said at a city level, Roseville has been filling different levels of affordable housing, but at a county level, they're "far behind."
"I think that affordable housing issue is really important that the county takes that seriously and the staff hold those developers accountable to make sure they build it in because we have some excellent developers in our community and you know, in the city they're pretty cooperative. They do what they need to do. But I just don't see those numbers coming out of the county yet, so I look forward to seeing that change."
Paul Joiner
In terms of affordable housing, Joiner said the county is behind the curve on providing housing, affordable or otherwise. He said it's important to look at building housing as quickly and as cost-effective as possible.
"We need to be able to partner to the degree we can with developers who are actually building these housing projects. Government, for the most part, doesn't and shouldn't be in the business of building houses."
Joiner said people need to be willing to look at different types of housing, including smaller lots or single-family homes.
Shanti Landon
Landon said as much urban development that can be done within city limits, the better.
"When it comes to the affordability, a couple of years ago, the county partnered with a nonprofit called Housing Trust Placer and I personally think that model is much better than having the government be the ones to try and construct housing or to have government-subsidized housing."
Landon said she thinks the private sector can do a better job of getting things done.
Why should people vote for you?
Scott Alvord
Alvord said he encourages people to do their own research on each candidate. He said his campaign is made up of both Democrats and Republicans and he is focused on a nonpartisan campaign.
"I'm not going to be a Roseville guy. I'm going to be a county guy representing that district and actually represent the whole county. I don't just represent District 5 in Roseville, I represent all of Roseville right now and I'm happy to take on and help, you know, different problems throughout our city. And same thing at the county level, it's not going to be an issue if I live in one city and you know representing another, I will give it my full attention, as well."
Learn more about Alvord's campaign HERE.
Paul Joiner
Joiner said he's been involved for a long time in addressing the big issues in Placer County such as development, homelessness, and housing. He said he would move the district office from its current place in Auburn to somewhere in District 2, possibly Lincoln.
"Without question, I am the most experienced, the most knowledgeable and the most ready to hit the ground running, to address the challenges that face Placer County over the next 10 years."
Learn more about Joiner's campaign HERE.
Shanti Landon
Landon said her position as District Director has prepared her for the position and she has a different perspective as someone with school-age kids.
"I'm not a politician, I'm just a mom and I'm someone who cares so much about our community. I just want to protect the quality of life that we have here in Plaster County and make sure that it's a great place for my kids and maybe your kids and future grandkids to enjoy."
Learn more about Landon's campaign HERE.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — A power outage in California's capital city left much of the downtown area in the dark Thursday morning and delayed the start of the state Legislature.
The Sacramento Municipal Utilities District [SMUD] reported 650 customers were without power during the morning, a figure that likely represented thousands of people as multiple high-rise office buildings and the state Capitol were affected.
The state Legislature had been scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. The outage delayed the start of the state Assembly until 9:30 a.m. The state Senate planned to meet in a legislative committee room in another building.
The utility said on its website crews were working to replace a transformer. Just after 11 a.m., SMUD reported the power being restored.
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California Fire Weather Forecast: Red Flag Warning returns for Northern California
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CALIFORNIA, USA — As fire danger increases due to continued drought conditions, hotter and drier climate across the region, Cal Fire announced it is suspending all burn permits for outside residential burning in several counties.
The ban begins Monday, May 23. Cal Fire is suspending burn permits in the following counties:
- Alpine
- Amador
- El Dorado
- Sacramento
- San Joaquin
During the suspension, residents cannot burn landscape debris such as branches and leaves.
"We are experiencing drought conditions and extreme fire weather much earlier than usual for this time of year," Amador-El Dorado Unit Chief Mike Blankenheim said in a press release. "Although debris burning is useful to reduce flammable vegetation, the conditions in the Amador-El Dorado Unit have reached the point where debris burning poses an unacceptable risk of starting a wildfire.”
Here are some tips from Cal Fire how residents can help prepare their homes and property:
- Clearing all dead or dying vegetation 100 feet from all structures
- Landscape with fire-resistant plants and non-flammable ground cover
- Finding alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris
Residents can find more tips from Cal Fire to prepare for wildfire season HERE.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.
What questions do you have about the latest wildfires? If you're impacted by the wildfires, what would you like to know? Text the ABC10 team at (916) 321-3310.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A single-vehicle wreck at the 5000 block of Memorial Boulevard left one man dead Thursday morning.
A report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) revealed that a 2015 Subaru WRX had been traveling west on State Highway 126 around 7 a.m. when it ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected and then crossed over the left side before hitting a tree.
The driver, identified as Roy Cooper, 33, of Gate City, was pronounced dead at the scene. No passengers were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, the report indicated.
The THP report noted that the driver had not been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No further information was released.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Former lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger, who was convicted of rape, has requested a new trial, court documents say, on the basis of insufficient evidence. He has also asked to be released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings in the matter.
Von Ehlinger was convicted of raping a 19-year-old Statehouse intern on April 29 after a 12-person jury found him guilty on a felony count of rape, and not guilty on a felony count of forcible penetration with a foreign object.
Von Ehlinger and his attorney Jon Cox are seeking an acquittal, or a new trial, as they say there was insufficient evidence to convict the former lawmaker.
“The defendant anticipates the motion will assert the evidences as insufficient to sustain a conviction, that there was error with respect to questions of law on both statutory and constitutional grounds that arose during the course of the trial, and that the verdict was contrary to the law or evidence,” the motion says.
The motion, filed May 13, also says the defense anticipates presentation of new evidence during a hearing for a new trial, which is set for June 13.
The defense filed a separate motion for von Ehlinger to be released pending the new proceedings with a set bond, in which they site that he has “lived in Idaho for most of his life,” has family in Idaho, does not own any real property, and “relies on military disability income and social security income.”
The motion adds that von Ehlinger does not have additional criminal history, however, prior to changing his name in 2017, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance as well as reckless driving and carrying a concealed weapon under the influence.
During his four-day jury trial, the jury heard testimony from nurses, police officers and employees within the Statehouse, where the survivor, Jane Doe, worked.
The former representative, who was 38 at the time of the rape, allegedly penetrated Doe with his finger as well as pinned her arms down with his knees while he forced her to perform oral sex, and then stimulated himself over her, according to testifying witnesses.
Two days later, Doe reported the assault to a Statehouse worker, who called the police. Doe was taken to receive a medical exam and a sexual assault kit was collected.
Doe was called to the stand during the trial, but her testimony was abruptly cut short — “I can’t do this,” she said, and ran out of the courthouse. She never returned, and the court was ordered to strike her testimony.
Von Ehlinger testified on the stand that all the acts were consensual, and the two were having a “passionate” time together.
Von Ehlinger’s sentencing date is set for July 28.
Alexandra Duggan is the crime / public safety reporter for the Idaho Press. Follow her on twitter @dugganreports.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia police officer was injured Thursday when an officer’s gun discharged during a struggle with a person in custody at a hospital, police said.
The shooting happened Thursday morning at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach Police tweeted.
Officers were struggling with a person in police custody at the hospital when an officer’s gun went off, police said. The officer was struck in a lower extremity and had a minor injury, police said.
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For Ben Rosario, change is a good thing.
Since starting NAZ Elite in 2014, Rosario has always envisioned being at the helm of a running team constantly looking to set PRs in other places than just race times. He never saw himself as being the head coach of the successful squad forever.
Between acting as the head coach and trying to lead the business side of the team as well all this time, Rosario was stretched thin.
“I think I was always getting pulled in 50 different directions,” Rosario said Tuesday during an exclusive interview.
He added: “I’ve had to do the coaching and executive director role for eight-plus years."
So NAZ Elite is bringing on a new head coach, with Rosario moving into an executive director position.
The official announcement is set for today, when NAZ Elite will introduce two-time Olympian Alan Culpepper as the new head coach.
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Rosario, who has helped lead NAZ Elite to producing an Olympian, winning 13 national titles and producing 10 top-10 finishes at World Marathon Majors, has earned the upgrade.
Rosario said he and his wife, Jen, who acts as the director of operations, knew how to run a business when they started NAZ Elite and always wanted to head in that direction.
“I’ve always treated it like that," Rosario said, "and in business, you have to make changes, you have to freshen things up. I felt like this was a great time to do that.”
He said NAZ Elite athlete Aliphine Tuliamuk winning the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials was the "culmination of the first eight years" of the team and that now is the time to go bigger.
The addition of Culpepper, Rosario hopes, will allow NAZ Elite to do better in performances and better with its branding.
“The head coach needs to be completely focused on coaching and nothing else," Rosario said.
Rosario is passing the head coach torch to someone who's competed for the United States in the 10,000-meter event at the Olympics in 2000 and who won the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2004.
Culpepper placed 12th in the marathon at the Athens Games. He finished fourth in the Boston Marathon in 2005 and was a champion for the University of Colorado at the NCAA level during his college career.
He most recently served as the head coach and assistant track and field coach for the University of Texas - El Paso.
“He’s an unbelievably well-respected and really, really bright guy,” Rosario said of Culpepper.
And he's also a pick for the head coach position that Rosario feels great about.
Rosario said he and NAZ Elite have been working since last spring on bringing aboard a new head coach, spending a lot of time in the vetting process. NAZ Elite's board of directors and Rosario worked closely together and had a handful of candidates come to Flagstaff. When Culpepper made his visit, Rosario said, “It was just a no-brainer."
"His visit was amazing, and he just fit right in. He and I got along like we’ve known each other for decades," Rosario said. "Even though we knew of each other, this was really the first we’ve got to know one another. And it’s a perfect fit.”
According to Rosario, Culpepper had met with the athletes on the roster in small groups during his visit, with the roster response all being positive being the outcome of the stay.
“In fact, some of them were like, ‘This is the guy,’” Rosario said.
That’s what Rosario wanted to hear, as he admitted to being stressed about hiring the right choice.
Bringing on a new head coach and making a move to being solely the executive director role, however, was the easy choice.
“To me, it’s just straight business,” Rosario said.
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After the Phoenix Suns were eliminated from the NBA playoffs in a blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the team and fans had to shift to offseason mode.
And the mode includes contemplating the future of Deandre Ayton.
“Deandre had a great and really productive season,” Suns General Manager James Jones said. “I think if you look across the board, he improved. That’s a testament to him and his hard work. That’s what you expect from a player of his caliber.”
Jones remained coy about offseason specifics.
A former first overall selection by the Suns in 2018, Ayton averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in 29.5 minutes during the 2021-22 regular season. He ranked within the top 10 in both categories among all NBA centers.
The last day the Suns can give Ayton a qualifying offer (to make him officially restricted) is June 29, but the opportunity for a max extension is still there. The two other centers on the Suns roster, JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo, are unrestricted free agents this summer.
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“As far as free agency, we will address it at the proper time,” Jones said Wednesday. “We want to continue to keep our consistency, our continuity, and keep the guys that we have and continue to help those guys improve upon the things we did this year.”
After mulling over the season-ending loss for a few days, Jones emphasized improving the roster while keeping continuity.
“Let’s be real: We had a tremendous season. The way it ended was disappointing, but the season was not a disappointment,” Jones said. “I’m not going to change what we do. I’m not going to change my approach to team-building, which is to create and construct a team with a ton of depth, skill and chemistry. We just need to be better and after a summer where our guys improve, I think we will be.”
One of the moves for keeping team chemistry is what Jones will decide to do with Ayton and his contract. Before the season, Ayton and the team did not agree on a contract extension which makes him a restricted free agent this summer.
This means that if another team offers him a contract, the Suns have an opportunity to match it or let him walk. Other options could include a potential sign-and-trade with another team or Ayton accepting less than a max extension from Phoenix.
Ayton is one of several decisions the Suns will need to make this postseason Besides free agency, teams can replenish talent or add depth through the NBA Draft, but as it currently stands, the Suns do not have a pick in the 2022 draft.
“You know me, I explore all options,” Jones said of his draft strategy. “If there’s an opportunity for us to get back into the draft, we will. We are going to use all avenues to improve.”
The Suns’ first round pick is held by the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Chris Paul trade in 2020. Their second round pick is in possession of the Indiana Pacers from a deal at this past season’s trade deadline for forward Torrey Craig.
“I go into those deadlines and summer with the same mentality: explore everything that can help us improve,” Jones said. “I’m not revisiting what we did. We made moves that we felt increased our depth and it did.”
Although the season did not end the way the reigning Western Conference champs had hoped, Jones pointed out a much-need area of improvement for the Suns.
“It’s a team game,” he said. “There are opportunities every year and stretches in the season for guys to carry a bigger load. I thought we did that well during the regular season, but not so well in the postseason, so I think our guys will just need to step up and give a little more when it’s needed.”
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ORISKANY, N.Y. – The Oneida County Department of Emergency Services is the seventh emergency center in New York to implement a new program to improve communications between alarm systems and 911.
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the new Automated Secure Alarm Protocol program went live on May 16.
“The installation of the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol program into our system, will improve 911 response time for Oneida County residents and businesses who have alarm systems,” Picente said. “Prior to this, alarm companies would call using our non-emergency numbers to report a burglary, fire or medical alarm, requiring our dispatch to receive and manually enter that information. With this new addition, we will get the alarm notification electronically, which will automatically populate the data into our system.”
The ASAP program is compatible with the following security systems:
- ADT
- Affiliated Monitoring
- Amherst Alarm
- Brinks Home Security
- Doyle Security
- Guardian Protection
- National Monitoring Center
- Protection One
- Rapid Response Monitoring
- Securitas
- Security Central
- Stanley Security
- Tyco (Johnson Controls)
- Vector Security
- Vivint
According to Picente, if an alarm company receives an error in sending the alarm electronically, they will call the Oneida County 911 center directly to relay the necessary information for dispatch, and contact the home or business owner as well.
No registration is required and there is no additional charge for use of the ASAP program with any of the compatible alarm companies.
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TIFTON — Rachael Price, an associate professor in the School of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the W. Bruce and Rosalyn Ray Donaldson Award for Teaching Excellence at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
The award continues a tradition of faculty recognition which began at ABAC in 1965. The purpose of the award is to publicly recognize superior instruction and exemplary service to the college by honoring one faculty member each year, as chosen by a special committee of faculty and students.
Price was honored with a recognition plaque and a monetary award. In order to be eligible for consideration for the award, a faculty member must be a full-time instructor with five or more years of continuous service at the college.
A faculty member at ABAC since 2016, Price holds bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in English from the State University of New York, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Arkansas.
One of Price’s references for the award said, “As a teacher, she is creative and thoughtful, with practices, activities, and assignments based on sound pedagogy and an empathy for her students' needs. She has shown a strong commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where students learn with hands-on experiences.”
Here’s how Price describes her classroom strategy:
“I incorporate collaborative activities in any way that I can, whether it involves staging a live storytelling series in my freshman composition classroom, creating skits involving literary characters, using improvisational theater games to teach discourse analysis, or teaching technical writing students how to write clear instruction by building Lego structures and seeing if another student can replicate the same structure using their written instructions.”
A student evaluation stated: “This class has made me a more confident writer. When I started the class, I was worried I would be behind, but I was completely wrong.”
A former student said, “Aside from her incredible classroom instruction, she radiates an energy that makes you want to learn. She is kind, empathetic and hilarious, and my classmates and I always looked forward to her classes.”
Price was selected by the University System of Georgia as one of three ABAC faculty to be a Chancellor's Learning Scholar and was twice awarded Gail Dillard Faculty Enrichment Funds.
As a result of Price’s course development and behind the scenes work, ABAC operates the only student-run college press in Georgia, the Horseman Press.
Associate Professor Emerita of English Rosalyn Ray Donaldson presented the award.
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Vessel belonging to missing Vero Beach boater washes ashore in Melbourne Beach
U.S. Coast Guard officials are searching for a missing Vero Beach boater whose vessel washed ashore in Melbourne Beach with the engine still running.
The 29-foot boat washed up along Melbourne Beach late Wednesday.
Coast Guard officials said Dale Hossfield, 68, is believed to have picked up his vessel Wednesday morning and gone boating. It's unclear from where he left in his boat and where he was headed.
The U.S. Coast Guard was alerted and began a search. Several small Coast Guard boats from Fort Pierce and Cape Canaveral and a helicopter from Miami were called in to look for the missing boater.
No one responded to knocks on the door of Hossfield's listed 25th Avenue address Thursday. Neighbors in the surrounding area did not answer knocks to their doors..
This story will be updated.
J.D. Gallop is a Criminal Justice/Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @JDGallop.
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New Jersey officials confirmed the state's first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on Thursday, an outbreak in a backyard poultry flock in Monmouth County.
The highly contagious and often fatal disease is spreading around the country; the USDA says it's been found so far in 338 commercial and backyard flocks in 35 states, affecting nearly 38 million birds.
New Jersey authorities said the outbreak in a flock of ducks and chicken was confirmed Tuesday night. They are now quarantining the affected area and culling the birds in the flock.
While this version of the H5N1 avian influenza virus is a major risk for bird populations, it is less so for humans. Thus far there has only been one case in the United States, a worker in Colorado who was assisting with the cull of infected birds.
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An appeals court reinstated a New York City law Thursday that prohibits the city’s police officers from putting pressure on a person’s torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as “unconstitutionally vague.”
A five-judge panel in the appellate division of the state’s trial court ruled that the law, passed in 2020 in the wake of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, is clear in what officers can and can’t do and won’t lead to arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement.
Manhattan Judge Laurence Love struck down the law last year after police unions sued the city to block it. The measure is sometimes referred to as the “diaphragm law” because it barred officers from restraining people “in a manner that compresses the diaphragm.”
In the wake of Love’s ruling, the city council considered revising the law, but that effort stalled.
The Police Benevolent Association said it was reviewing its legal options, which could include bringing the matter to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals.
The union’s president, Patrick Lynch, said Thursday’s ruling “deals a direct blow to our fight against the violence that is tearing our city apart.”
“This ill-conceived law makes it virtually impossible for police officers to safely and legally take violent criminals into custody — the very job that New Yorkers are urgently asking us to do,” Lynch said in a written statement.
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A messages seeking comment was left with lawyers for the city.
The newly reinstated New York City law is one of many police reforms enacted across the U.S. in the wake of Floyd’s death, which occurred as a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for about 9 1/2 minutes.
The law also outlaws the use of chokeholds by police officers. The NYPD has long banned that tactic, which is also illegal under state law.
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Authorities in northern New Jersey announced charges including aggravated manslaughter against a Florida man on Thursday after he allegedly hit several pedestrians while driving a stolen car in the heart of downtown Paterson.
One person was killed and five others were hospitalized after the wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Passaic County prosecutor’s office, Harold Rasbin was driving a Honda CRV when he hit a parked police vehicle then sped away and hit another car, lost control and hit several pedestrians.
After the Honda crashed into a light pole, Rasbin allegedly fled on foot but was caught nearby.
The 31-year-old Orlando, Florida resident was being held awaiting a detention hearing Monday. He faces charges including aggravated manslaughter, death by automobile, aggravated assault and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Paul Chiaramonte, an attorney representing Rasbin, declined to comment on the charges Thursday.
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A new annual list published by U.S. News & World Report this week identifies America's best metro areas to live in 2022-23 -- and no spot around New York City landed in the top 100 desirable locations, the study found.
U.S. News analyzed the 150 most populated metro areas in the country on a range of factors to assess four key indices -- job market, value, quality of life and desirability -- on a weighted scale to determine the "best" places to live over the next year.
Only six tri-state "metro" areas even made the top 100, with just one landing within the top 30 -- Albany at No. 21. New York's capital city was helped in the rankings by high scores on the quality of life and value indices. Learn more about the methodology here.
Which are the other local spots featured on U.S. News' latest list? Syracuse came in at No. 38, bolstered primarily by its high-value index. Next up was Rochester (No. 42), followed by Buffalo (No. 45), Connecticut's Hartford (No. 47) and New Jersey's Trenton (No. 86). (New York City is all the way down at No. 120, for those who wondered.)
A low-value index -- which is no wonder, given how high real estate prices have skyrocketed while gun violence is at a 25-year high -- and a high net migration rate drove down the five boroughs' ranking.
Each index considers a number of factors -- unemployment rate and average salary for jobs, blended annual median income rate and blended annual housing cost for value and a public survey for desirability. The quality of life index, the highest weighted of the group (32.5%), is also the most comprehensive, considering crime rates, healthcare access, education, well-being, air quality and commute time in its assessment.
Net migration is also factored in, though matters far less (5%) on the scale than U.S. News' other metrics. After quality of life, the value index has the most weight in 2022-23 ranking (25%), followed by the job market (20%) and desirability (17.5%) indices.
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So which metro areas are the best to live in the United States? Huntsville, Alabama, earned top honors, thanks mostly to high rankings on the value and job market indices.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, lauded for its desirability, came in second, with Green Bay, Wisconsin, Boulder, Colorado, and San Jose, California, rounding out the top five. See the full U.S. News & World Report "Best Places to Live" rankings here.
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A series of schedule changes are coming to the Long Island Rail Road -- and the MTA would like to remind riders that they take effect this coming Monday.
The agency announced the looming changes earlier this month, saying they were needed to accommodate crews as they complete work on the Main Line Expansion Project and other projects, including the Jamaica Capacity Improvement project.
The changes impact both off-peak and peak services, effective May 23. The MTA says there are additional changes, too, and recommends checking the LIRR TrainTime app or Long Island Rail Road PDF Timetables (mta.info), for the most up-to-date changes.
Plus you can always get the latest real-time transit updates from all your key commute sources, including the LIRR, NYC subway, NJ Transit and more, right here.
PEAK CHANGES
According to the MTA, peak changes include:
- The 6:07 p.m. from Atlantic Terminal to Babylon has been restored;
- A new train departs Jamaica at 7:37 a.m., operating express to Atlantic Terminal, with connecting transfers from Hempstead, Babylon, Ronkonkoma and Oyster Bay Branch trains;
- The 6:09 p.m. train from Penn Station to Babylon will return to its normal schedule and stop at Rockville Centre, Baldwin, and Freeport only;
- The 7:12 a.m. train from Huntington to Penn Station will have an added Hicksville stop at 7:29 a.m.;
- The 6:21 p.m. weekday train from Penn to Ronkonkoma will now depart at 6:16 p.m.
OFF-PEAK
The MTA informed that off-peak changes include:
- Weekend service between Penn Station and Huntington will operate hourly. Connecting service to/from Port Jefferson will be every 2 hours. Eastbound trains to Huntington will depart up to 13 minutes later;
- Midday weekday Ronkonkoma Branch westbound trains will depart up to 25 minutes later. Overnight eastbound trains will depart up to 29 minutes earlier;
- Midday eastbound trains to Oyster Bay will depart up to 26 minutes earlier;
- The 8:06 a.m. train from Jamaica to Oyster Bay will now depart at 7:53 a.m.;
- A new weekday train departs Atlantic Terminal at 8:22 a.m. making all stops to Jamaica;
- The 11:21 a.m. train from Farmingdale to Penn station will be canceled;
- The 10:25 p.m. train from Penn Station to Huntington will be canceled. Customers should take the 10:37 p.m. train to Ronkonkoma and transfer at Hicksville for the Port Jefferson-bound train;
- The 11:14 p.m. train from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma will depart from Hicksville at 12:31 a.m. Customers should take the 11:39 p.m. train from Penn Station to Huntington to connect with this train;
- The 11:22 p.m. train from Huntington to Penn Station will terminate at Hicksville, where customers can transfer to the 11:48 p.m. train to Penn Station, with added stops.
The MTA also noted that summer-only trains on the Long Beach, Montauk, and Ronkonkoma branches will start again on Memorial Day weekend.
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A pastor of a Philadelphia-based church has been charged with sexually assaulting three young people, raping one.
Mark Hatcher has been jailed without bail because he is a "danger to the community," according to court records.
Hatcher faced a judge in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday on 29 charges including sex assault, rape, sex assault of a minor and multiple counts of indecent assault of a minor.
Hatcher, 59, is the pastor of Holy Ghost Headquarters, which operates out of the Met Philadelphia. He is also an author who uses the title "Apostle" on his church's website and social media pages.
A criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Montgomery County by Whitpain Township police detectives lays out sex assault allegations from two family members and a member of Hatcher's church dating as far back as 2000.
He was first investigated for sexual assault by Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit in 2008, according to the criminal complaint.
NBC10 reached out to Philadelphia police to find out what came of those allegations at the time. Police have not responded.
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Police more recently began investigating Hatcher, who lives in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, in January when two now-adult family members came forward to say that Hatcher had sexually assaulted them when they were children, the criminal complaint said.
The church has not answered a phone call seeking comment and an email address listed on the church's website wasn't working Thursday.
NBC10 reached out to an attorney for Hatcher, but has not yet heard back.
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Wichita Falls man arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend with tracking device
A Wichita Falls man was arrested for allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend with an electronic tracking device.
According to allegation made in the arrest report:
In November 2021, the victim called police to report a GPS tracking device she found in her car.
The victim told police her recently estranged boyfriend said he was tracking her and told her he was paying $10 a month to do it. The man said he had an app on his phone and he knew where she was.
The victim dismissed the suspect’s claims until he aggressively started asking her about particular addresses. She also said she thought she saw him passing by her car in places only she and her mother knew she would be.
She took her car to the dealership where an automotive technician found a tracking device plugged into the diagnostic port of her vehicle. She gave the device to police. They took it to the Metro PCS phone provider where they used the barcode and serial number to verify it belonged to the ex-boyfriend. The PCS employee told police the device is sold to keep track of family members, mainly young kids and loved ones.
The victim told police she no longer lived with her ex and did not give him permission to install the device on her vehicle. She also said she was trying to get away from her ex.
A warrant was issued, and the ex-boyfriend was arrested. He is charged with Unlawful Installation of Tracking Device. He was also charged with terroristic threat after he allegedly threatened to kill the victim and her family members.
Wichita Falls police say to always be aware of your surrounding. If you think you are being stalked, go to a well-lit, populated area, store, mall, shopping complex and call police.
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North Dakota's Health Department on Thursday unveiled an online Alzheimer’s and Dementia Data Dashboard, providing a multitude of statistics and information on the state's plan to address the disorder.
The dashboard is similar to those the agency has set up to provide the public with COVID-19 details. It has 10 sections, ranging from a description of the state plan to county-by-county mortality stats. It can be accessed at https://health.nd.gov/alzheimers-dementia.
“In developing the state plan over the last year, we identified the need to create an inclusive community and health system that understands, respects, and supports persons who are at risk of or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and their caregivers,” said Melissa Kainz, the department's community clinical coordinator.
“A strong theme that emerged was a need for awareness and education throughout the state related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias," she said. "Data for North Dakota-specific Alzheimer’s and dementia information was not readily accessible to the public.”
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North Dakota has the fourth-highest mortality rate for Alzheimer’s disease in the country, at 52.9 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to the department. The rate for the U.S. is 37 per 100,000.
From 2016-20, Burleigh County had the second-most Alzheimer's deaths in the state at 337, behind only Cass County, home to Fargo, with 395, according to the dashboard. Morton County had 71 deaths in that time span, sixth-highest in the state.
“This dashboard is the first step in promoting awareness and education to a condition that is consistently within the top five causes of death each year in North Dakota,” State Epidemiologist Tracy Miller said. “Collaborations and partnerships will continue to drive forward the work to address needs that have been identified within the state plan.”
The state plan was developed as a partnership between the Health Department's Division of Health Promotion and the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health. It was finalized early this year.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When Amendment 100 was passed a couple years ago, Arkansas was allowed to have casino's in the Natural State. A part of the amendment was dedicated to finding funds to help those suffering from gambling addiction.
Unfortunately, that never happened.
Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Arkansas Racing Commission, said this conversation wouldn't be a problem had those resources actually happened.
"We have to find $200,000 and build that into the state budget every year going forward," Hardin said. "It's not frustrating on our part, because we're working day to day just to get this complete."
A couple of months ago, a lawsuit was brought against the commission to figure out where the money and treatment resources were.
That's where Joe Denton comes in.
"This seems to be the only portion of Amendment 100 that hasn't been fully implemented," Denton said.
He is the attorney for that lawsuit. It alleges that the Racing Commission acted 'contrary to the clear and unambiguous language of Amendment 100 of the Arkansas Constitution.'
"When you consider the overall cost of implementing this portion of the amendment, compared to the revenues that would be generated by casino gambling," Denton said. "It seems like it's rather silly that we haven't already moved funding for this project."
It's a thought shared by those working to help those suffering from gambling addiction. Vena Schexnayder is the chairman for the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council.
She said Arkansans need this help – and they need it soon.
"The silent addiction is not silent anymore," Schexnayder said. "Problem gambling and responsible gambling is here in the state and we want to be able to fund that need."
It's a thought that's shared by Hardin. He said they're close to accepting proposals for companies to come in and help.
If all goes well, Hardin said they'll have something up and running soon.
"I understand why someone would say 'why is this not in place,'" he said. "But our position is we're almost there."
Denton said they're exploring all options going forward, including pulling the lawsuit if needed.
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CABOT, Ark. — The Cabot Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for 14-year-old Semaj O'Neal.
He was last seen on Friday, May 13, leaving his home on Lassiter Lane in Cabot.
O'Neal was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt with a logo print on the front and long pants. He left the home carrying what appeared to be a plastic bag, containing clothes.
He is said to be around 6 feet tall and weigh 125-130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone has any information on O'Neal's whereabouts, please call the Cabot Police Department at 501-843-6526.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three years after Arkansas lawmakers authorized 75 mph speed limits on certain highways, the state highway department said they have posted the required signs in most places where they are allowed-- all while continuing to study other roads that remain at lower speed limits.
"A majority of, if not all, of the rural highways have been raised to 75 miles an hour," said Dave Parker, spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
With 75 becoming such a norm, it's important for many drivers to remember where the faster pace is allowed.
The key word is "rural." Most drivers have to travel far from city centers if they want to legally step on the gas that much harder.
"We knew 75 miles an hour was coming 5, 6, 7, 8.. 10 years ago," Parker said.
But three years ago is when the General Assembly declared in Act 784 that "the maximum speed limit for a motor vehicle operated on a controlled-access highway is seventy-five (75) miles per hour."
Before Act 784, the fastest legal limit was 70.
The law cleared up some language about studies and research, but it also set two qualifications.
The first being that the road has to be "located outside an urban area," and the second being that it has to have at least four lanes with a median strip.
So now that signs have been posted, there are questions about why highways in the suburbs are still stuck at 70 or slower?
"It's because of safety reasons," Parker said. "The road can handle it, but for motorists safety, we have not increased."
Specifically, there is an area between the Lonoke and Pulaski County lines where US 67/167 goes from 75, down to 65 before down further to 60.
It's the same kind of freeway with on-ramps and off-ramps, but Parker said ARDOT is concerned about construction in the area and traffic volume.
That's not all, there's also US-70 through Saline and Garland Counties, which was notoriously unsafe with numerous deadly crashes before it was expanded to four lanes on either side of a center lane. The speed limit on that stretch is capped at 60 mph.
Parker said it [US-70] is being studied along with the US 270-B bypass that it links with in Hot Springs.
They need to decide the merits of raising the rate on a road with an intersection with a traffic signal as well as numerous private driveways along the route.
It prompts the question what the difference is using an on-ramp to get to 75 miles per hour versus turning left into traffic going 60 miles per hour.
Well, those questions will all be a part of the review according to Parker.
"The roads are built to handle 75 miles an hour," he said. "Those particular roads we're talking about, it's where the drivers are ready for 75 miles an hour."
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas National Guard will be conducting live-fire demolition training in the north-central portion of Camp Robinson beginning on Friday and continuing through May 23.
Due to the current conditions of the weather, noise from the live-fire training will be very likely to carry outside of the direct perimeter of Camp Robinson and could possibly be heard in the communities surrounding the camp.
Areas within the vicinity of Camp Robinson will be able to not only hear the live-fire training happening, but they may also be able to feel the effects of the testing that could cause the ground to shake.
The Arkansas National Guard wanted the public to be aware of what will be happening to minimize the concern regarding the noise and effects that will occur because of the training.
They will continue to keep the local community informed as to when they can expect similar situations to occur in the future.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — U.S. News and World Report released its annual Best Places to Live in the U.S. ratings, and three cities in Oregon took rank.
Portland came in as No. 22, Eugene as No. 119 and Salem as No. 123 for the 2022-2023 year.
The report rated 150 of the most populous metro areas using a 1-10 scale on desirability, value, job market, quality of life and net migration.
Oregon’s vast landscapes, and extensive activities contributed to the three cities’ rankings. From its mountain ranges, coastlines and its lush vineyards — the state offers those looking to get out of the city a chance to unplug.
According to the report, Portland “toes the line between an innocent playfulness and a shameless wild side” with some of its wackier attractions like the Naked Bike Ride. The city’s eccentric atmosphere landed it with an overall score of 6.5.
Meanwhile, Eugene received an overall score of 5.9 and Salem was rated 5.8 overall.
While the cities all ranked among the best to live in, the report noted the housing market is tight for those living in the metro areas.
The average housing price in Portland is more than $601,000, while Eugene’s $323,000 and Salem’s $304,333 housing prices are reportedly comparable to the national average of $315,616.
U.S. News’ ranked the following cities in the top 10:
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Boulder, Colorado
- San Jose, California
- Raleigh & Durham, North Carolina
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Portland, Maine
- Sarasota, Florida
- San Francisco, California
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Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to climb in Ohio as health experts urge residents to keep their vaccinations up to date.
In the last week, the state recorded 19,536 cases, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Cases have continued to increase since early April, and Ohio is averaging 15,506 weekly cases in the past three weeks.
When Ohio first transitioned to weekly COVID-19 updates on March 17, the state’s three-week average was 5,446 cases a week, according to ODH.
As of Thursday there were 640 people hospitalized with COVID in the state, including 44 in west central Ohio and 68 in southwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Hospital Association.
In southwest Ohio, which includes Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Adams, Brown, Clermont and Clinton counties, the number of people hospitalized with the virus is up 6% in the last week and climbed 58% in the last three weeks.
West central Ohio is made up of Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties. In the past week the region reported a 13% increase in inpatients with COVID and a 83% increase in the last three weeks.
ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff noted Wednesday that while hospitalizations and cases are increasing, the state is far from the record-setting numbers reported during the omicron surge.
Some of the hospital inpatients with COVID were admitted for other reasons and happen to have the virus, he added.
The number of ICU patients with coronavirus are fluctuating across the region.
The four ICU patients with COVID in west central Ohio is a 33% increase from a week ago and compared to three weeks ago, according to OHA. But southwest Ohio is seeing a decrease. The region report 6 COVID patients were in the ICU as of Thursday — a 14% decrease from last week and from three weeks ago.
While cases and hospitalizations are increasing, coronavirus deaths continue to decline in Ohio.
Forty people died from the virus in the past week, bringing the sate’s total to 38,590, according to ODH. In the last three weeks, Ohio is averaging 54 COVID deaths a week.
When Ohio began weekly updates on March 17, the state’s weekly average was 447 deaths.
Vanderhoff reminded Ohioans vaccination is the best defense against severe illness form COVID-19 and encouraged people to stay up to day with their shots.
More than 62.5% of residents have started the vaccine, including 66.62% of those who are eligible, according to the state health department. Nearly 58.2% of the state’s total population has finished the inoculation, including 61.83% of eligible Ohioans.
About 7.33 million people in the state have received at least one dose and and nearly 6.8 million have completed their vaccine series, according to ODH. More than 3.57 million Ohioans have received a booster shot and 422,203 people have received two.
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EAST WATERFORD, Pa. — State Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash in Juniata County.
It occurred on Route 75 South in Tuscarora Township, in front of the East Waterford General store, on May 9, according to investigators.
Police say the suspect vehicle, a white Dodge Ram 2500 diesel pickup truck of late 1990's or early 2000's vintage, sideswiped another vehicle as it attempted to pass, causing damage to that vehicle.
The pickup truck then continued South on Route 75 toward Waterloo and did not stop, police say.
According to investigators, the suspect vehicle has been known to frequent the area of the crash.
Anyone with information on the vehicle or its driver is asked to contact Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at (800) 4PA-TIPS or submit a tip online.
All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — After two days of counting, the Lancaster County Board of Elections finished up counting all mail-in ballots for the primaries.
Despite expecting to finish on Friday, volunteers rallied to remark all ballots sooner than anticipated.
“We were really thinking that tomorrow would be the day that we were done," said Lancaster County Election Director Christa Miller. "There is a sense of, 'okay I can breathe a little bit this afternoon!'”
With the mail-in ballots scanned, Miller says the county is now preparing for a potential re-count to determine the Republican nominee for the US Senate race.
“We’re also starting to figure out logistics for that and getting everything set up and making sure everything is done so that we’re ready for that.”
Muhlenburg College Political Science professor Chris Borick says tight primary races highlight the pressures and challenges faced by election officials and volunteers.
“When it’s in a public eye, when there’s high stakes on the line, when there’s a nationally focused on election, it’s of course going to face more public scrutiny than a lot of things," said Borick.
Borick says the hyper-partisan nature of our politics could make some voters lose confidence when mistakes are made by election officials.
“It allows the public to see problems that they might conflate with more malicious types of activities, rather than simple errors or challenges in administering an election," explained Borick.
He argues that politicians at the local and state level should come together to allow for pre-canvassing of mail-in ballots prior to Election Day.
“If we want results quicker, it will expedient the process," argued Borick. "I don’t see, other than living in this hyper partisan moment, why it’s become such a partisan issue.”
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After some severe thunderstorms already today, we are expecting more storms to develop this afternoon and evening. Storm Prediction Center has highlighted part of our area for storm development and a Tornado Watch will likely be issued this afternoon. Stay with KIMT News 3 for the latest on the severe weather threat.
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Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from a survey the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday.
In Florida, and Texas, undercounts appear to have cost them congressional seats too.
On the flip side, residents in eight states were overcounted during the once-a-decade head count that is used to allocate political power and federal funding. In Minnesota and Rhode Island, overcounts appear to have saved them from losing congressional seats.
In the remaining 36 states and the District of Columbia, the overcounts and undercounts were not statistically significant. Undercounts signal people were missed. Overcounts suggest they were counted more than once, as for example, children of divorced parents who share custody or people with vacation homes.
The figures released Thursday from the Post-Enumeration Survey serve as a report card on how well residents in the 50 states and District of Columbia were counted during a census that faced unprecedented obstacles from a pandemic, hurricanes and wildfires, social unrest and political interference by the Trump administration.
The survey re-interviews a sample of residents and compares those results to the census to see “what we did right and what we did wrong," said Census Bureau official Timothy Kennel.
States that did a better job of getting residents counted scored greater Electoral College and congressional representation, or did not lose expected seats in the House of Representatives. They also are now better positioned for the annual distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding in the coming decade.
Nothing can be done at this point to change how many congressional seats are allocated among the states, and neither can the data used for redrawing congressional districts be adjusted.
Thursday’s release did not break down by demographic traits how good a job the 2020 census did at the state level, but a national report card released in March showed the Black population in the 2020 census had a net undercount of 3.3%, while it was almost 5% for Hispanics and 5.6% for American Indians and Native Alaskans living on reservations. Those identifying as some other race had a net undercount of 4.3%. The non-Hispanic white population had a net overcount of 1.6%, and Asians had a net overcount of 2.6%, according to the results.
Academics and civil rights leaders are pressing the Census Bureau to tweak yearly population estimates that traditionally have used census numbers as their foundation, and instead employ other data sources to produce a more accurate portrait of the undercounted racial and ethnic communities for the numbers that help determine the distribution of federal funding. The Census Bureau has set up a team to explore this.
Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Illinois respectively had undercounts of 5%, 4.8%, 4.1% and 1.9%, while Florida and Texas respectively had undercounts of almost 3.5% and 1.9%.
Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee and Texas did not direct as many resources as other states in encouraging residents to fill out census forms. Mississippi spent around $400,000 and Illinois allocated $29 million toward those efforts. Historically, groups that have undercounts are racial and ethnic minorities, renters and young children.
Demographer Allison Plyer also observed that Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have among the highest rates of households without a computer or internet subscription. The 2020 census was the first head count in which most participants were encouraged to fill out the form online.
“Get-out-the-count efforts can make a big difference, even when your community has poor internet access and is less likely to answer the census,” said Plyer, chief demographer of The Data Center in New Orleans. “Where states prioritized, get-out-the-count, it looks like it made a difference.”
Texas and Florida, two of the fastest growing states over the last decade, had been expected to gain more congressional seats from the 2020 census than they actually did. Florida gained only one extra seat and Texas only got an extra two.
Florida's undercount translates into around 750,600 missed residents, and an analysis by Election Data Services shows the Sunshine State needed only around 171,500 more residents to gain an extra seat. The undercount in Texas translates into around 560,000 residents, while the Election Data Services analysis put Texas as needing only 189,000 more residents to gain another congressional seat.
Hispanics make up more than a quarter of Florida's population and almost 40% of Texas residents, and critics say the Trump administration's failed efforts to add a citizenship question to the census form may have had a chilling effect on the participation of Hispanics, immigrants and others.
It was a different story for states where residents were overcounted, like Minnesota and Rhode Island. Minnesota was allocated the 435th and final congressional seat in the House of Representatives; if Minnesota had counted 26 fewer people, that seat would have gone to New York. Minnesota's 3.8% overcount amounted to around 219,000 residents.
In Rhode Island, the 5% overcount translates into more than 55,000 residents. It would have lost a seat if 19,000 fewer residents had been counted, according to Election Data Services.
Other states with overcounts were Hawaii, at almost 6.8%; Delaware, at 5.4%; New York, at 3.4%; Utah, at almost 2.6%; Massachusetts, at 2.2%; and Ohio, at almost 1.5%.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A YouTuber who specializes in treasure hunting underwater is looking for the owner of a lost GoPro he found beneath an inflatable obstacle course at Lake Travis.
Dallas Rowley of Man + River initially posted the video in March but, as of this month, he's still searching for the camera's owners.
"I found a GoPro underwater, and this thing has been AROUND," he wrote on Facebook a few days ago. "I want the owners to have their footage back, they took it to multiple countries, and they seem like a really nice family. Please like and share so the owners will see this!"
After discovering that the GoPro's memory card still worked, he found footage of its owners ziplining, boarding an airplane, traveling at Mandala Beach in Cancun and snorkeling with beautiful fish. He even found footage of them driving to the lake and arriving at the bounce course itself.
Funnily enough, Rowley even found the exact moment the GoPro takes its dive into the lake, which he enjoys watching in slow motion.
"I would love to get this back to the owner, that would be awesome," he says in the video. "Your job, treasure fam, is if you know the guy or any of the people in this video, please tag them. I think we can find the owner, you guys."
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Midland County is reporting a closure on Interstate 20 and Cotton Flat.
A county spokesperson reported that a “semi-truck” is on fire and the westbound lanes from Big Spring Street to Cotton Flat are shut down.
The Texas Department of Transportation added, “We will be moving the closure back to SH 349 exit due to a grass fire. No westbound traffic on the north service road until the grass fire is contained. Traffic being detoured to Big Spring Street.”
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The average price of gasoline in Midland is lower than the state average, according to AAA Texas.
The organization reported Thursday that the average price around the state spiked. That included double-digit increases in 22 of the 27 largest metropolitan areas and weekly price increases in 13 markets of 20 cents or more.
The price increase in Midland was 5 cents, which was not only 14 cents lower than the state average but tied for the second lowest weekly increase (Odessa had the lowest at 1 cent).
The outcome is Midland showed an average of $4.23 a gallon, which is a record but still below the $4.29 average around the state. It is the first time in years that AAA Texas reported in a weekly price report that the average in Midland dropped below the average across the state.
Where the price in Midland goes remains to be seen. Twice in the last two months AAA Texas has reported price increases across the state before they hit Midland. But Midland gas stations have been closer to the state average in recent months.
For example, the average price of gas in Midland was 8 cents higher than the state average last week. One year ago, that difference was 23 cents. Over the next couple weeks Midland retailers will set the new round of prices to provide an indication of whether this week’s decline below the state average is the new norm or an aberration.
Amarillo posted the lowest average in the West Texas region ($4.01, an increase of 10 cents weekly) and state. Other averages included $4.04 in Lubbock (10-cent increase), $4.21 in Odessa, $4.21 in Abilene (5-cent increase), $4.23 in San Angelo (13-cent increase) and $4.30 in El Paso (7-cent increase).
The statewide gas price average continues to hit record highs as crude oil inched up to $115 a barrel earlier this week. U.S. demand increased week-to-week while regional supplies dipped. The all-time high prices come as 3.2 million Texans plan to travel over the Memorial Day Weekend, according to AAA Texas data.
Lowest weekly price increases
Odessa 1 cent
Midland 5 cents
Abilene 5 cents
El Paso 7 cents
Wichita Falls 8 cents
Texas 19 cents
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This week
Dallas $4.40
Fort Worth-Arlington $4.40
Texarkana $4.37
Sherman-Denison $4.36
Longview $4.33
Texas $4.29
National $4.59
Last week
El Paso $4.23
Texarkana $4.22
Odessa $4.20
Dallas $4.19
Midland $4.18
Fort Worth-Arlington $4.18
State $4.10
National $4.42
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We're #1: Peoria is ranked as best place to live in Illinois by US News & World Report
A national publication has ranked Peoria as the best place to live in Illinois.
Peoria, which was rated as the 50th best place to live in the U.S., beat out the Quad Cities (ranked at 53rd), Chicago (79th) and Rockford (127th).
The report by U.S. News & World Report focused on 150 cities, providing separate rankings for the best place to live, the best place to retire, and the cheapest place to live. Peoria was rated 9th for the cheapest place to live, but only in 97th for the best place to retire. Warm weather apparently puts cities higher in the ranking for retirement – the report’s best-rated retirement cities were in Florida.
More:What kind of home can you buy for $200K or less in the Peoria area? Here's what to expect
Rankings were determined through an analysis of public data and user opinions, and take into account the job market, the housing market, and other factors which relate to resident satisfaction like crime, the educational level of residents and air quality.
The report on Peoria, which was written by former Journal Star opinion editor Mike Bailey, gives detailed information about the community, from housing to entertainment.
“You can buy a lot of house for relatively little money in this metro area’s gentrified urban neighborhoods, along its river-view bluff and in its family-filled suburban subdivisions. Gritty old warehouses are becoming entertainment districts where foodies congregate, live music flourishes and loft apartments multiply. Stage theater is returning to architectural-jewel venues.
"Summer and fall bring a festival most weekends. Bradley Braves basketball is beloved. An extensive trail network, park system and other outdoor offerings beckon bikers and boaters, hikers and hunters.”
Though the report was fairly glowing, it does mention the high taxes and extra fees residents are required to pay.
More:Think you're being nickel-and-dimed on taxes and fees? How Peoria really spends the money
“Offsetting central Illinois' advantages are high taxes relative to the rest of the nation, especially property and sales taxes. Peoria assesses additional taxes on stormwater runoff; on various utilities such as electricity, gas, telephone service and water; and on hotels, restaurants and amusement activities. The city also charges fees to fund residential garbage pickup and public safety employee pensions.”
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Michael Solomon drops out of Providence mayoral race in 'tough decision'
PROVIDENCE -- Mayoral candidate Michael Solomon has dropped out of the race, he confirmed to the Providence Journal on Thursday.
The Democrat cited a desire to spend more time with family, and process the loss of his father, who died in February.
"I was very close with him," Solomon said. "That was one obstacle I thought I could get over, and I haven’t been able to get over that obstacle, and it’s kind of put a damper on me."
Solomon, former president of the Providence City Council, hasn't held any public events recently, and due to his father's passing, had to skip the first mayoral forum, which was held by Rhode Island College in March.
The issues:Providence mayoral candidates talk police funding, pensions and schools during forum
"It was a tough decision to make, but in the end I had to make it and just move forward," Solomon said, having made his choice after conversations with his family.
His departure narrows the field to three contenders: Brett Smiley, a former top aide to former Gov. Gina Raimondo, Gonzalo Cuervo, former deputy secretary of state and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune of Ward 3.
Though Solomon hasn't yet endorsed any candidate, he appears poised to back Smiley, who he feels aligns with his politics.
"He’s more of a moderate type of candidate, and I tend to be more of a moderate type," Solomon said.
It's not yet clear how Smiley would respond to that support. In 2014, when Mayor Jorge Elorza launched a successful bid to defeat former Mayor Buddy Cianci, Smiley dropped out of the race to offer Elorza his support. At the time, Solomon was also in the pack of candidates, and Smiley criticized his candidacy.
"In recent weeks, it has become clear that it will be an enormous step backward for Michael Solomon to lead this city," Smiley said that year. "Jorge and I knew we needed to take [action] to make sure that didn’t happen."
Looking back, Solomon told the Journal he's not dwelling on it, and that he's faced worse remarks that those Smiley delivered.
"It's politics," he said. "He might've did what he thought was best back then."
In a tweet Thursday afternoon, Smiley offered a different message from his stance in 2014.
"I’ve worked with and gotten to know Michael very well over the years," Smiley wrote. "I admire his deep roots in our city and the deep respect the community has for him. Providence is stronger because of his service."
Solomon feels education and public safety remain the city's most pressing issues, which each candidate has discussed with some degree of similarity, from supporting community policing to criticizing the state takeover of public schools.
What they said:Here's how Providence's mayoral contenders say they'd address crime, violence and the police
'It's a gamble': Providence mayoral contenders weigh Elorza's plan to fix pension crisis
However, having left politics and sold his Olneyville restaurant, Wes' Rib House, in February, Solomon plans to focus his attention on his home life.
"I’m planning on spending more time with the family and the grandchildren," he said. "That’s probably going to be my priority moving forward."
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Allentown has lowered the minimum age of employment for seasonal city staff like lifeguards from 15 to 16, citing hiring troubles.
City council unanimously voted for the change Wednesday evening. Council members said they were hesitant to employ younger teenagers, but the change will allow the city to hire enough staff to fully open its pools.
Comforting some members was the fact that American Red Cross allows 15-year-olds to become lifeguard certified. Competing parks like Dorney Park also hire 15-year-olds to be lifeguards.
“Initially I had reservations about hiring 15-year-olds, for that but after learning they’ve already been hired by some of other other parks, Dorney Park, and they are certified by Red Cross it makes sense,” council member Daryl Hendricks said. “We have to re-think how we’re hiring people today.”
Members were also reassured that junior lifeguards are never unsupervised. Pool managers and head lifeguards need to be 18 years old, and one must be on duty whenever pools are open.
Mayor Matt Tuerk said the previous age limit was “of another era” and the city needs to adapt to the current labor climate.
“We’re putting a regulation on ourselves at a time of labor shortages that, if left in place, it will have an unfortunate impact on our recreation programs that we conduct over the summer,” Tuerk said. “We want these pools to be open over the summer … a major impediment is staffing.”
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The city also will be able to hire 15-year-olds for other seasonal positions like parks, golf course and building maintenance workers.
Tuerk said the city has a group of around 60 15-year-olds interested in seasonal positions with the city, including nine who want to work as lifeguards. Allentown has so far hired 19 lifeguards this season, but needs 27 more to fully staff its pools this summer.
The city recently waived the cost of lifeguard training for Allentown residents. Allentown is holding lifeguard certification classes June 17-19 and June 24-26, and those interested can sign up online.
Several Lehigh Valley cities and boroughs faced lifeguard shortages last summer that forced them to limit their pool’s opening hours or close some entirely. Bethlehem closed two of its pools for the season last summer because of inadequate staffing. Easton offered a $300 signing bonus for lifeguards hired last year in the hopes of bring in more applicants.
Allentown pays its lifeguards a $14 an hour starting rate. Head lifeguards make at least $16 an hour and managers make $18 an hour.
The city operates four pools: Cedar Beach, Mack Pool, Jordan Pool and Irving Pool. Jordan and Irving pools are undergoing renovations and will not open this summer.
Allentown’s job openings for seasonal staff can be found online at www.allentownpa.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Openings
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Teenager arrested in connection with October homicide of Tucson woman
A teenage boy was arrested Thursday in connection with the homicide of 70-year-old Linda Marie Mendibles from Tucson.
Tucson police detectives identified the boy as 17-year-old Fabian Kristyan Montiel, according to a news release from the department.
On October 20, police received a call around 9:30 a.m. requesting a welfare check at a home near west 18th Street and south Frontage Road, the release stated.
When officers arrived, they found Mendibles unresponsive near the northwest corner of the intersection.
Mendibles had a gunshot wound, the release stated, and was pronounced dead on scene.
Montiel was initially taken into custody Wednesday after police obtained an arrest warrant. He is currently being held in Pima County Jail and was initially charged with one count of first-degree murder.
Bond has been set at $1 million.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — When you hear the names Steve Martin and Martin Short there’s a slew of skits, shows and movies the duo have been a part of and one thing usually remains the same.
That thing is comedy and they’re bringing it to North Texas! Over at the Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, you’ll be able to catch Martin and Short on October 22 at 8 p.m.
The duo is bringing its show, You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today! to North Texas as a part of their Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t tour.
“In “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t,” comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and of course, their legendary lives in show-business.”
Tickets can be found here.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Who’s down to watch some of your favorite Dallas Cowboys hit the diamond and try to hit some dingers for a great cause?
At the ninth annual Reliant Energy Home Run Derby, you can catch some of your favorite Cowboys square up in the batter’s box to help raise money for The Salvation Army.
“#CowboysNation! Come out to cheer on your #DallasCowboys as they hit home runs for charity at the 9th Annual @reliantenergy Home Run Derby!”
- Where: Riders Field at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco
- When: June 7 at 6:30 p.m.
- Free admission, “Come see your favorite Cowboys players swing for the fences to raise money for The Salvation Army!”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The City of Dallas Civil Service and HR Department wants North Texas to know about a certain airport hosting a hiring event in late May!
Dallas Love Field will be hosting a hiring event on Thursday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frontiers of Flight Museum on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas.
Job opportunities include airfield maintenance technician, airport operations officer, aviation trusted agent and more! Positions start at $17 an hour.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Mavericks played against Golden State Warriors in Game 1 in California yesterday and faced a tragic loss of 112-87.
Through the Warrior’s strong defense of Luka Doncic, placing Andrew Wiggins as his primary defender, the Warriors were able to slow Doncic. Doncic ended the game with 20 points making it the third-lowest scoring playoff game for the Mavs point guard.
The California vs. Texas rivalry didn’t stop there though. DFW Airport took this opportunity to ask the age-old question, which is better, In-N-Out or Whataburger.
Airport officials tweeted, “Tonight, the @dallasmavs & @warriors tip off the #WesternConferenceFinals! But we’re interested in more than just Texas vs. California basketball supremacy — whose fast food champion is superior? Whataburger or In-N-Out?”
Unlike Game 1, there is no clear winner in this matchup, but we’re curious anyway.
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MANSFIELD, Texas (KDAF) — Dunkin’ of DFW and the Dunkin’ Master joined forces to deliver a special treat to some North Texas medical workers.
They visited Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and delivered freshly brewed hot coffee and donuts to staff members in celebration of National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Dunkin’ officials said this is one of the many ways the company is showing its appreciation and support for local healthcare professionals.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re missing some puppers, the Humane Society of North Texas may have them in their lost and found!
Thursday morning HSNT said, “Please. Share! YOU can help us reunite these beautiful fur babies with their families. These babies were found missing and brought into our care!”
Their lost and found can be found here, so, if you’re missing a dog or cat, they may be here! “We know how stressful and upsetting it is when a beloved pet goes missing. That’s why HSNT is here to help!”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — After a hot work week in North Texas, some relief and storms are headed the region’s way over the weekend according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
The center says that isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop along a dryline late Friday afternoon and into the evening. “Storms may increase in coverage for a little while in the evening before dissipating late Friday night. Some severe storms with hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible in the late afternoon, and damaging winds possible in the evening and overnight.”
Then as Saturday arrives, more storms will form as a cold front will push through the region. “Fortunately much cooler air is expected Saturday night and Sunday behind the cold front.
This should be music to North Texans’ ears who’ve been dealing with near triple-digit temps during this mid-May work week.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — American soul music legend Smokey Robinson will be in Dallas on Sunday, May 22, to perform at the Winspear Opera House.
If you didn’t know that, now you know, and it’s not too late to get your tickets. Tickets range from $69 to $89 with orchestra seats still available.
To get your tickets, click here.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is getting married - and in keeping with her brand, she confirmed the news on Twitter.
The Queens Democrat, 32, tweeted confirmation of an Insider article that reported she and long-time partner Riley Roberts got engaged in Puerto Rico last month.
Ocasio-Cortez met Arizona native Roberts, a web developer and consultant, when they were students at Boston University.
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Police shot and killed a person who was armed with a gun during a wellbeing check at a townhome in Malvern, Pennsylvania, investigators said.
Malvern Police responded to the Charleston Greene townhomes along the 800 block of Charleston Greene around 11:15 a.m. Thursday for a wellbeing check. Police said the person who they were checking on was armed with a gun.
“I heard a bunch of screaming because the windows were open,” Aila Freed, a witness, told NBC10. “So I came to the window naturally to see what the screaming was and it was clearly coming from that corner townhouse and that person that lives there standing on the threshold of the doorway holding a gun, pointing it to the air and was saying, ‘I have a right to own this firearm. Get the F off my property. Get the F away from me. You can’t do anything. I can own this.’ Just screaming constant for several minutes.”
Investigators said a struggle ensued between the person and responding officers.
“And then a few minutes later after the screaming the person that lives there ran into their house and the cop promptly followed and within seconds, three gunshots,” Freed said.
During the struggle, one of the officers opened fire and shot and killed the person. Police have not yet revealed the person’s identity.
Investigators said the incident was an isolated situation and there is no threat to the community.
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Chester County detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with information on the incident should call Sgt. Tom Goggin at 610-344-6866.
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Students and staff at two Lincoln elementary schools are required to wear masks until the end of the school year following a spike in COVID-19 cases.
In messages sent out to families Wednesday, the principals of Eastridge and Zeman elementary schools announced face coverings would be required at all times inside until May 25, the last day of school.
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department -- working with district health services staff and the schools -- made the recommendation to require masks after a "high number of cases" were identified at the two buildings, said Mindy Burbach, LPS Director of Communications.
Since Monday, there have been 10 cases at Eastridge and 11 at Zeman. And on Thursday, 6% of students were out at Eastridge, while 5% were gone at Zeman, well higher than the absentee rate at most schools.
LPS has not required masks since Feb. 18, when the Health Department dropped its countywide mandate, but officials said they would make adjustments at the classroom, program or building level as needed.
Masks are also required at the district's Science Focus Program until Monday because of an outbreak there. And in April, staff and students in two early childhood classrooms at Meadow Lane Elementary had to wear masks because of an outbreak as well.
The Health Department takes a building-by-building approach in determining its recommendations, said Tim Timmons, communicable disease supervisor.
At Zeman and Eastridge, Timmons said there were a higher number of cases than normal coming in a short period of time.
"In this case, cases are not in one grade, it's throughout the whole school," he said. "And the only way to contain it is to require masks."
Timmons said there are no plans at this time to recommend a districtwide mandate.
COVID-19 cases in Lincoln have increased in recent weeks. Last week, LPS topped 100 student cases for the first time since early February, at the tail end of the omicron surge.
So far this week, nearly 90 students have tested positive with more than 200 students in quarantine.
While the LPS Board of Education rescinded Superintendent Steve Joel's pandemic powers in March, officials have said the district can still make decisions -- like closing classrooms or requiring masks -- at the recommendation of the Health Department without seeking board approval.
“If putting masks on kids at Eastridge prevents 50 kids from getting sick, that’s 50 more kids learning at school where they learn best and 50 more parents who don’t have to miss work," board member Bob Rauner said in an email.
Zeman is located northwest of 56th Street and Nebraska 2, while Eastridge is located south of Gateway Mall.
Zach Hammack, a 2018 UNL graduate, has always called Lincoln home. He previously worked as a copy editor at the Journal Star and was a reporting intern in 2017. Now, he covers students, teachers and schools as the newspaper’s K-12 reporter.
Lincoln High School's student literary magazine Scribe has captured unique moments in history, from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War — and now a pandemic.
Out of the more than 750 providers surveyed by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, two-thirds said they are experiencing staff turnover, with 69% reporting staff leaving the early childhood field entirely.
LPS’ decision to temporarily close school on Fridays has forced child care centers already stretched thin by the pandemic and parents to make last-minute arrangements to care for students who would otherwise be in school.
A COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, shut a production plant, leading to a shortage of IV contrast dye used in medical imaging. At least one Lincoln facility says it's trying to conserve its supply so it doesn't run out before things return to normal.
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United Airlines Flight 3988 lands ahead of schedule, touching down in Lincoln 23 minutes earlier than planned.
Just outside the security checkpoint, Yuliia Iziumova shifts nervously as the first passengers emerge from the terminal on Wednesday.
Tossing her dark, waist-length hair over her shoulder, and wiping tears away, Iziumova raises a homemade sign, a white poster board colored with a blue and yellow ribbon winding from edge to edge.
In the corners are paper flowers, also blue and yellow and trimmed with green leaves, glued to the sign, bordering the message written in cursive lettering: “Welcome.”
“They are so slow,” Iziumova says aloud to herself. “I don’t even know what they’re wearing.”
A dozen more passengers shuffle by, some on their way to the baggage claim downstairs, and others out of the quiet airport into the even quieter spring night.
Soon, a woman with the same long, dark hair and dark eyes, bearing more than a passing resemblance to Iziumova, appears from around the corner.
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It’s Yuliia’s mother, Oksana.
The two look at each other with a combination of relief and disbelief. Yuliia’s smile squeezes more tears out of her eyes as Oksana looks her daughter up and down, covering her mouth as emotions wash over her.
They move in for a hug, the first embrace the two have shared in more than three years, while speaking Ukrainian.
Then, Oksana pulls back and studies the sign Yuliia is still holding.
“Let me see it,” she says.
“Welcome,” her daughter replies.
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For Oksana Iziumova, Wednesday night’s arrival put her in Nebraska a year earlier than planned.
The last time she hugged Yuliia, the two were in their home country of Ukraine on the shores of the Black Sea.
Oksana pledged to travel to Lincoln in 2023 to watch her daughter accept degrees in integrated data science and German from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
But then the Russian tanks rolled into the Eastern European country in February, throwing the Iziumovas’ world – and millions of others’ – into chaos.
With explosions ringing in the distance from her home in Odessa, and at the urging of Yuliia, Oksana packed what possessions she could into her car and fled the country the day the invasion began, driving west to Moldova.
She later found refuge in Germany with the help of Matthew Wegener, a Lincoln man whose family hosted Yuliia as a high school exchange student, and under a plan cobbled together by family, friends and acquaintances across two continents.
Still, for Yuliia, the haven her mother had settled into in Neu-Ulm, Germany, on the banks of the Danube River, was not far enough away from the bloody conflict still raging in Ukraine.
“I was pleased with the fact that she was safe, but I think I want her to be here,” Yuliia said prior to Oksana’s arrival in Lincoln on Wednesday. “That was our goal from the beginning.”
The Iziumovas had heard of other Ukrainians who had fled the country returning home, tiring of a living in a land that isn’t their own, or wanting to assess what remained of their life after the Russian incursion.
Yuliia said the prospect of her mother returning to an uncertain situation in Ukraine, where intense fighting is still taking place, was unnerving.
“In Germany, I have no control over what she does and doesn’t do,” she said.
Bringing her mother to the United States wasn’t easy, however.
Wegener, who flew to Europe in early March, where he met Oksana in Hungary before escorting her to Germany, said programs to help individuals fleeing dangerous situations travel to the U.S. were inundated with applications, primarily from Ukrainians.
The two weeks Wegener planned to stay in Europe soon turned into three weeks. Then a month. Then two months.
“I moved my flight eight times,” he said. “There was always a little bit of hope that something was going to happen in the next week, then it didn’t.
“Then it didn’t, then it didn’t,” he added.
As Wegener and the team of hosts that had welcomed the pair to Germany examined ways to emigrate to the U.S. under humanitarian parole, reaching out to Sen. Deb Fischer’s office to request a check on the status at one point, coworkers from Lincoln flagged a new program — Uniting for Ukraine — that prioritized cases like Oksana’s.
The application was submitted on April 28, three days after Uniting for Ukraine went into effect.
By May 7, everything was finalized, Wegener said.
“The communication was still a little rough. We were looking for travel documents to be sent to us,” he explained. “On (May 13) is when we realized they were sitting in our inbox.”
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Back in Lincoln, at the end of finals week at Nebraska Wesleyan, Yuliia was talking on the phone with her boyfriend, Logan Tackett, when a new email popped up.
It was two plane tickets, one for Wegener and one for her mother.
“I messaged Matthew, ‘Are you coming?’” she said. “It just kind of appeared out of nowhere.”
After several false starts, waiting to hear from U.S. immigration officials, and a bout of COVID-19, Wegener told Yuliia it appeared to be the real thing this time.
On Tuesday, Wegener and Oksana packed their belongings — Oksana stuffed as much as she could into a trio of suitcases — and said goodbye to their friends in Neu-Ulm, where they had become a part of the community for two months, going out to music venues and taking in a soccer game.
Traveling to Munich, Wegener and Oksana got a head start on the trip home Wednesday, flying directly to Chicago before the evening flight to Lincoln.
“It was a long day,” Wegener said. He laughs, reconsiders: “A long couple of months.”
But it was worth it.
Despite not speaking each other's language, and traveling through countries where neither had been before, Wegener and Oksana learned to communicate, and bonded over their shared experience, and love for Yuliia, whom they both see as a daughter.
“I kept telling her while I was there, ‘I’m not here for you, I’m here for Yuliia,’” Wegener joked. “She became our daughter, too.”
Oksana will move into the Wegener’s home after meeting Wegener's wife, Donna Gould, and daughter, Verity, for the first time on Wednesday.
She'll live in the same room where Yuliia spent her years while she attended Lincoln High, while both families figure out what comes next.
“She needed some place to be. She doesn’t have any relatives outside of Ukraine, her daughter is here, it just made sense.”
Hugging her daughter once more, Oksana said she didn’t sleep for several nights before their reunion, anticipating what it would feel like to be with her once more in a new place.
At least for a moment, the unspeakable sadness brought by the images broadcast from the war in Ukraine, the uncertainty about the future for both the country and its people, and the stress of moving a life halfway around the world had melted away.
“I’m tired, but happy we’re together.”
Reach the writer at 402-473-7120 or cdunker@journalstar.com.
On Twitter @ChrisDunkerLJS
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Mississippi woman hopes father's legacy will 'continue to inspire others for generations'
Some may have heard his name or seen it on buildings and displays throughout Hattiesburg. Some may have seen his face on the mural at Veterans Memorial Park, but many don't know the man behind the name Jesse L. Brown.
A Hattiesburg native, Brown was the country's first Black Naval aviator. He worked hard to educate himself and work his way through college so he could qualify for the aviation academy.
He flew 20 missions in the Korean War before his plane was shot down Dec. 4, 1950, near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. He was just 24 years old.
To recognize his bravery and sacrifice, Brown was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart and other military honors.
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Last week, Brown received another honor when a hangar at Naval Air Station Meridian was named for the ensign who died for his country.
Among the attendees at the dedication ceremony was Brown's daughter, Pamela Brown Knight, who was a toddler when her father was killed.
"My family and I are so proud to carry on the legacy of Jesse Brown," Knight said. "With the help of (those who attended the dedication), we are able to continue to inspire others for generations to come."
Retired Capt. Donnie Cochran, the first Black commanding officer of the Blue Angels, spoke about Brown legacy and that of his friend and wingman Lt. Thomas Hudner Jr., who intentionally crashed his plane near Brown's in an attempt to rescue him.
"It is a story about honor, courage and commitment, and, I might add, sacrifice," Cochran said.
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Hudner, who was white, tried to free Brown, who was trapped in the plane. He stayed with Brown until he was forced to leave by approaching nightfall and subzero temperatures.
Neither Brown's body nor his airplane was ever recovered, despite attempts by Hudner to bring his friend home. Hudner died in 2017.
Brown graduated near the top of his class at Eureka School, an all-Black school in a time when segregation was still strong in the South. The school recently was converted into a museum that focuses on Hattiesburg's Black history and heritage.
He went on to attend Ohio State University before joining the Navy and earning his pilot's wings.
A book documenting the friendship between Brown and Hudner was released in 2017. "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" was written by Adam Makos. Filming began in 2021 on a major motion picture based on the book.
Do you have a story to share? Contact Lici Beveridge at lbeveridge@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @licibev or Facebook at facebook.com/licibeveridge.
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Mississippi COVID cases: One Pine Belt county has over 200% increase over two weeks
Though COVID-19 has not been on the radar of many Mississippians recently, a new surge of cases is being reported with some Pine Belt counties seeing over a 200% increase in cases over two weeks.
Forrest County has seen a 230% increase in cases over the past two weeks and Lamar County has seen a 59% increase.
As of Sunday, Forrest County has reported a total of 22,142 cases and 316 deaths since March 2020. Lamar County has reported 17,464 cases and 160 deaths.
Case counts are up 223% over the past two weeks across the state, according to a New York Times database.
A daily average of 417 cases is being reported for the state as of Tuesday. Hotspots for average daily cases include Jasper County, Choctaw County and Yalobusha County.
There are 31 long-term care center outbreaks as of Tuesday.
Though cases are increasing, COVID-19 deaths are on a decline — down by 44% in the state in the past two weeks.
COVID in Hinds County:Mississippi sees new COVID surge: Cases up 220% over two weeks in Hinds County
COVID-19 hospital admissions, however, especially among people 70 and older, have increased sharply over the past week.
On May 9, an average of 1.6 people out of 100,000 who were 70 or older were newly admitted to a hospital each day. On Tuesday, that number had more than doubled to 3.9.
COVID-19 hospitalizations among all age groups have increased by 7% over the last two weeks.
Case counts are also increasing in the Jackson metro area.
Hinds County ranked 16th in the state among counties with the most cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days.
As of Sunday, Hinds County has reported a total of 52,980 cases and 791 deaths since March 2020. Rankin County has reported 36,861 cases and 489 deaths. Madison County has reported 24,316 cases and 329 deaths.
A total of 1,546,195 people are fully vaccinated in the state with 1,777,592 having received at least one dose. About 52% of the total population is vaccinated, however 84.2% of Mississippi residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated.
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Contact reporter Laurel Thrailkill at lthrailkill@gannett.com or on Twitter.
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UPDATE: JCSD searching for potential second victim in Leaf River after body found Sunday
The Jones County Sheriff's Department is searching for a potential second victim in the Leaf River following the discovery of 32-year-old Brittany Holifield's body Sunday.
The department is following up on an unconfirmed tip received from a caller reporting a second victim that was allegedly killed and dropped into the Leaf River around the same time as Holifield.
The department does not have any missing person reports.
Here's what we know:Body of Laurel woman discovered by boaters in Leaf River
JCSD along with Jones County Search and Recovery Dive Team, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and Jones County Emergency Management were at the U.S. 590 bridge conducting underwater scuba diving operations, surface water searches and bank searches on Thursday.
Marty Breazeale, 48, of Laurel, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with first-degree murder in Holifield's death.
Contact reporter Laurel Thrailkill at lthrailkill@gannett.com or on Twitter.
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Southern Miss announces campus worker pay increase following rally calling for higher wages
Southern Miss announced a pay increase for campus workers Wednesday following a rally two weeks prior during which workers marched for a $15 hourly wage.
Though the increase is not the $15 hourly wage workers called for, the minimum hourly rate of $10.10 will be increased to $11.25.
In addition, benefit-eligible employees hired prior to Jan. 1 will receive a 3% pay increase, with limited exceptions, according to an email from Southern Miss President Rodney Bennett.
The pay increases will take effect July 1 for salaried staff and 12-month faculty, July 9 for hourly staff and Sept. 1 for nine-month faculty.
A plan has also been approved to increase graduate assistant stipends by $1,500 per year for the next three years, beginning with fall 2022, with the goal of raising graduate assistant stipends to $11,700.
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Bennett thanked employees who marched May 5 and delivered their request for a $15 hourly wage to the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building, adding that a multi-year plan would be required to increase the minimum hourly wage to $15.
"Although I am unable to commit future institutional funds outside of what was made possible by this year’s additional legislative allocation, I am pleased that we were able to make meaningful progress in raising the minimum hourly rate for benefit-eligible employees to $11.25 per hour," Bennett said.
The raise was made possible through new funds allocated by the Mississippi Legislature and planned adjustments in graduate assistant stipends.
"I am grateful to the Legislature for their support of the university’s efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty and staff," Bennett said.
"I also appreciate the diligent, detailed work of University Human Resources in ensuring as many employees as possible are able to benefit from these pay adjustments when considering multiple types of funding sources."
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Eligible employees will receive an official notification letter from University Human Resources in July to confirm their updated pay amount.
"I am very proud of how far we have come as an institution with regard to faculty and staff compensation, and I again want to thank University Human Resources as well as each dean, director and department head who is actively engaged in this important work," Bennett said.
Contact reporter Laurel Thrailkill at lthrailkill@gannett.com or on Twitter.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — Community members gathered Wednesday to remember and honor those who have fallen while in the line of duty in the Gem State.
Each year in conjunction with National Police Week, Idaho's fallen officers are honored during the Idaho Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Idaho State Police (ISP) headquarters in Meridian.
As the ceremony began, law enforcement motorcycle units lined up side-by-side to watch the memorial and show their support.
"Now, please join me in silence and reflection as the names of the 74 heroes are read and the bell is sold in the memory and sacrifice of each," Nampa Police Department officer, Martin Reidy said.
One by one, those who died while in the line of duty had their name read aloud, along with what department they served for and when they died.
A bell rang after each name was read and a rose was placed at the edge of the fountain in their honor. The fallen officers' names are written on the wall behind it.
The red brick Memorial was dedicated May 15, 1998 and the ceremony has been conducted each year at the Memorial since 1995. The Memorial is designed as a five-point badge, with three sandstone boulders in the center of the star at ISP headquarters.
To watch the full one-hour ceremony recognizing the sacrifice of fallen officers in the Gem State, visit the Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial Facebook page by clicking here.
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – Police are still searching for a missing teen from Sherrill who was last seen at the Red Lobster in New Hartford on Monday, May 16.
Police say 14-year-old Brooke Jobson was at the restaurant with her family and on her own. She hasn’t been heard from since.
Jobson is 5 feet, 2 inches tall weighing about 115 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved T-shirt.
Police say she has a history of running away and could be in the New York Mills, Yorkville or Utica areas.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact New Hartford police.
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ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — Three people have been injured in an Arden area apartment complex fire, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
The two-alarm house fire was reported just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Northrop and Fulton Avenues in Sacramento. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke and fire coming from the backside of the four-plex apartment unit.
Sacramento Metro Fire Captain Parker Wilbourn said two of the three people were taken to an area hospital.
Wilbourn confirmed a dog died in the fire. Sacramento City Fire assisted in fighting the fire.
"The crew did a good job making a stop in the incident," Wilbourn said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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FOLSOM, Calif. — After learning about his younger coworker's financial struggles, a Folsom resident took it upon himself to start a GoFundMe in hopes of buying him a car.
Matthew Trefry works for the California State Parks where he oversees the Folsom Lake Junior Lifeguard Program. He recently learned that one of his coworkers was struggling financially.
"He's a great kid, so I just wanted to do something to help him in any way I could," Trefry told ABC10.
Trefry said his coworker is a senior in high school who is preparing to graduate in a few short weeks.
"He's been able to maintain a 4.3 GPA while working two jobs and finishing his AP tests," Trefry said. "After graduation, he plans on going to UC Santa Barbara where he will be studying psychology and neuroscience."
However, Trefry said the missing piece was a car to get him to and from school and both of his jobs.
Trefry decided to post on a Folsom community Facebook page to see if anyone had an older car they were willing to sell for cheap. Someone commented on Trefry's post suggesting that he start a GoFundMe to raise money.
“I took their advice, posted the GoFundMe, and it immediately took off,” Trefry said. “I had people offering used cars, sending me links to cars, messaging me and donating to the GoFundMe.”
As of Wednesday, Trefry said they had raised just over $3,000 on the GoFundMe. Trefry's coworker, who wished to remain anonymous, was shocked when Matt told him the Folsom community had donated enough money to help buy him a car.
“When Matt told me people were donating money to help buy me a car, my initial reaction was no way, there’s no way people are donating money to someone they don’t even know,” Trefry's coworker told ABC10.
Last week, Trefry was finally able to buy his coworker a 1991 Ford Ranger.
“The next morning, he was finally able to drive himself to school and texted me saying that it was the best feeling he had ever felt before,” Trefry said. “That moment meant everything to me and the fact that the whole community helped to make that feeling happen for him made it even more special.”
Trefry's coworker said having his own car allows him to drive to school and both of his jobs without relying on other people for rides.
"I just felt so relieved being able to drive to school for the first time in my own car," Trefry's coworker said. "Now, I can finally move on to the next step in my life and live a more fulfilling life because I have more options available to me."
Trefry said in his years being on the Folsom community Facebook page, he has never seen the community come together so quickly to help someone in need.
“I just want to say thank you to everyone that helped out, shared the GoFundMe post, and donated to it,” Trefry said.
Trefry's coworker is extremely grateful for the Folsom community coming together, donating enough money for him to buy a car.
"I just do not know how to articulate how much I appreciate the Folsom community coming together and donating this money," Trefry's coworker said.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wait is over!
The winner of the California Lottery $316.3 million jackpot Powerball has been announced after recently claiming his prize.
On Jan. 5, at a 7-Eleven on the corner of Wyndham Drive and Valley Hi Drive in Sacramento, Orlando Zavala Lozano paid just $2 for a lottery ticket. He would go on to win the $632.6 million Powerball and split the jackpot with one other person from Wisconsin.
That night, the winning numbers were 6, 14, 25, 33, 46 and the Powerball was 17. Lozano's ticket matched all six numbers. Lozano has decided to take the lump sum of cash worth $225.1 million.
Tammy and Cliff Webster, of Wisconsin, came forward to claim their prize in February. In addition to the three total winners, public schools in California also won, too, receiving more than $67.8 million due to Lozano's winning ticket.
"Whether a player hits a big jackpot, wins a smaller prize, or doesn’t win any cash at all – rest assured it’s still a win-win for the community and for California,” Alva V. Johnson, Director of the California State Lottery, said in a press release.
Also, the 7-Eleven where Lozano picked up his ticket received a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.
“Foot traffic has increased along with sales since we sold the winning ticket,” 7-Eleven store owner Harprit Dhillon said. “Lottery games are great for small businesses, and we love selling them.”
Powerball tickets can be bought until 7 p.m. on the day of the draw, which are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:59 p.m. PT.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — A man was arrested for impersonating a captain with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night.
According to a Facebook post by the department, Merle Neufield was representing himself as a captain in a number of videos he posted on social media. Neufield, who has no law enforcement experience, reportedly entered multiple secure areas at a San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office building using access cards that belonged to his wife, who is an employee at the sheriff’s office. His wife has been placed on administrative leave following the investigation.
Deputies found Neufield by loitering in the sheriff’s private parking lot where they arrested him after attempting to sneak in. Neufield was arrested on charges of trespassing and impersonating a police officer.
Neufield's alleged videos impersonating the sheriff have not yet been found or shared.
"We at the Sheriff’s Office take the security of our facilities very seriously and are reviewing our security policies and procedures to prevent breaches like this from occurring in the future," the Facebook post reads.
No further information has been released as the investigation is still ongoing.
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Sacaton man sentenced for 2019 stabbing
A Sacaton man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing and killing a woman, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona.
The office identified the man as Jose Luis Carpio, III, 25.
According to the statement, Carpio stabbed and killed a woman on Oct. 7, 2019.
Carpio is a member of the Gila River Indian Community, the statement said.
Gila River Police Department investigated the case while Raynette Logan with the U.S Attorney's Office in Phoenix handled the prosecution.
After fulfilling his sentence, Carpio will be released under supervision for another five years, the office said.
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DALLAS — This story originally appeared in the Dallas Business Journal
Dallas ranks 53rd in an annual ranking of park systems in the 100 most populous cities, a new report finds.
The Trust for Public Land ParkScore index evaluates the park systems by comparing the percentage of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park, park space and park access communities of color and low-income neighborhoods have compared to white communities and high-income neighborhoods, the city’s median park size, park spending per resident and park amenities.
Due to moves by other cities, Dallas’ rank dipped three points from last year, but the city’s park system scored near or above the national average. Dallas has a median park size of 7.8 acres, above the national average of 5.4 acres. Nationally, 75% of people live within a 10-minute walk of a park compared to 73% of Dallas residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
The report also found that 73% of people of color and 72% of low-income households in the city have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. Black neighborhoods in Dallas have 40% more park space than the city median, and low-income neighborhoods have 5% less park space than high-income neighborhoods.
Trust for Public Land Texas state director Robert Kent said the ParkScore index measures the provision of park space and not the quality of those spaces.
“That's harder to measure and do an apples-to-apples comparison,” Kent said. “I think that there's a lot of anecdotes out there, which there's some truth in them. You can go to some of these parks that are located in low-income neighborhoods or neighborhoods that are predominantly people of color, and you'll see that the quality of those parks is not necessarily and always at the same level that you might find in a high-income neighborhood or white neighborhood.”
Parks are a central part of healthy and thriving communities and can help combat health and environmental issues often seen in low-income neighborhoods, Kent said.
“When you have a park nearby, that can help reduce the urban heat island effect and keep that neighborhood cool in those summertime heat waves like we're experiencing right now here in Dallas,” Kent said. “When we look at it through an equity lens, considering that so many low-income neighborhoods face a variety of challenges, whether it's health, urban heat or other environmental issues, parks can be a really good solution to solve a lot of these other issues. That's why it's important to make sure that we're building parks and locating parks in the communities where they can do the most good.”
Outside of Dallas, Plano placed 15th and was the highest-ranked city in Texas. The report found that 77% of Plano residents live within a 10-minute walk from a park.
Plano’s median park size is 13.9, and 77% of people of color and 74% of low-income neighborhoods have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. Communities of color in Plano have 1% more park space than white communities, and low-income neighborhoods have 35% less park space than high-income neighborhoods.
Arlington moved up nine points in the ranking and was listed at 68. Arlington’s average park size is 12.6, and 59% of its residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. The index reports that 60% of people of color and 59% of low-income neighborhoods have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. Neighborhoods of color in Arlington have an average of 68% less park space than white neighborhoods, and low-income neighborhoods have an average of 57% less park space than high-income neighborhoods.
Fort Worth also increased in the rankings and was listed at 86, three points up from last year. The city has a median park size of 8.7 acres, and 61% of its residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Quality and equitable access to parks can improve the quality of life for residents and help the region attract top talent, Kent said.
“If you look at the data, we know that when businesses make decisions on where to relocate, where to set up shop, quality of life for their employees is always at the top of that list,” Kent said. “Think about Plano when Toyota moved to the city. You better believe that the fact that Plano had one of the best park systems in the country figured into helping make a case for why Toyota would want to move from California to Texas. They were able to tell their employees amongst a lot of reasons to move to Plano, and they have one of the best park systems in the country.”
“North Texas is a region that is driven by business or places to do business,” Kent added. “Our civic leaders listen to our business leaders, so business leaders need to be proponents and outspoken supporters of the need for quality and equitable parks across the North Texas region.”
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Data from Start Strong PA found that 91% of child care programs across the state said they experienced a staffing shortage in 2022.
On top of that, almost 7,000 staff positions are open as schools begin to close their doors and parents head back to the office.
Steve Doster, State Director for Mission: Readiness, said the problem is growing.
“The early care and education sector is the sector that all the other workforce sectors depend on – if working families don’t have access to child care they have to go to plan B and many families are struggling.”
Lilli Dippner with Community Action Partnership for Lancaster County, said she knows that kids need affordable places to go with trained staff members, but finding and keeping them has been difficult.
“We currently have 51 openings – that puts us at a 35% deficit of my staff simply to run a classroom and run it safely.”
With demand for care still high, she noted, "our children are there, our families are there – but I don’t have humans to run safe rooms for them.”
For this summer, Cathy Lerch, Chief Program Impact Officer with YWCA Lancaster, said they have openings for kids – but when it comes to retaining staff, “it has been a struggle – and it’s a constant talk in any kind of provider meetings we have.
Lerch said, "we have conversations about how to keep retention of the staff we have and also recruit qualified staff.”
While she and her team are trying to find ways to keep their programs affordable & high quality, she knows that more needs to be done long-term.
“We've learned through the pandemic, that childcare is essential, and those child care professionals are essential workers. We need to actually compensate them...so they can live their lives comfortably,” Lerch explained.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Federal health officials warned a third of Americans now live in areas of medium to high spread of COVID-19, meaning they should consider wearing a mask in indoor public settings.
All areas of South Central Pennsylvania remain in low transmissibility, according to CDC data.
Cases in Pennsylvania are rising, however; the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 27,391 new cases from May 11 to 17, up from 22,216 cases from May 4 to 10.
“We certainly do expect to see more infections, but the key is keep people from getting really sick and dying from COVID. And the key is vaccination,” said Pa. Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Denise Johnson.
Vaccines could have prevented nearly half of Pennsylvania’s 28,000 COVID deaths since vaccines were released in January 2021, according to a study released by Brown University’s School of Public Health.
Pennsylvania Department of Health officials joined with Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams to promote vaccinations on May 19.
“I have lost two of my parents—my mother and my father. So I am encouraging everyone to come out and get vaccinated today,” Williams said.
Everyone 12 and older is eligible for their first booster, while adults age 50 and older and the immunocompromised can get a second booster.
The FDA this week approved the Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11, and the CDC recommended approving it on Thursday.
Despite rising cases, many Pennsylvanians greeted the rising cases with a shrug.
“It's kind of like the last three that we've had. It just kind of it what it is. It happens with these kinds of things,” said Decklan Byrne of Elizabethtown. “I'm not all that concerned or worried.”
“I feel like I'm safe since I have the shots but I know sometimes that it really doesn't help,” said Rosie McDonald of Schaeffertown.
The Department of Health event was part of a series of COVID-10 Safe Summer Vaccination Events at Hamilton Health Center. Free vaccines and boosters will also be available Friday at Hamilton Health Center at 110 S. 17th St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s public schools, which have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, have experienced a yearslong trend of declining student performance exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a critical state report released Thursday.
“We believe that this data makes an irrefutable case that the state has not been serving every child and every community in the Commonwealth as well as it needs to,” Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera said in a call with reporters.
The report did not mention Virginia’s two previous governors, both Democrats, by name. But officials said decisions made over the past decade had lowered educational standards — including the state’s school accreditation requirements — and reduced transparency.
“Decisions made at the state level created confusion in Virginia education and downplayed troubling trends. It is noteworthy that the rhetorical emphasis on equity coincided with the widened gaps in student achievement,” Jillian Balow, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, said in the report.
Youngkin ordered the report as part of his first executive order, which was issued the day he took office in January. The former private equity executive and political newcomer campaigned heavily on education issues — including a greater push for school choice — and his victory over Democrat Terry McAuliffe has been widely attributed to his ability to harness parental frustration over curriculums and school closures.
“Parents across the Commonwealth spoke loudly last year. They want us to restore excellence in education. They want to give their children best-in-class opportunities. And that is what we’re all here to do,” he said Thursday.
Leaders of the Democrat-controlled state Senate said the report relied on “cherry-picked data,” “lies” and “fake news.”
The report shows “once again” that Youngkin, whose administration earlier this year moved to roll back policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the state’s public education system, “wants to take us back to the days of Jim Crow,” said Louise Lucas, chair of the Senate education and health committee.
According to the report, Virginia students have wide gaps between how they perform on state reading and math assessments compared with the grade-level proficiency benchmarks on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a federal assessment also known as “the Nation’s Report Card.”
That gap was even greater for Black and other minority students, the report said. For instance, 71% of Black fourth graders demonstrated proficiency on the 2019 math Standards of Learning tests compared to 26% on the national assessment.
The report found the number of home-schooled students soared during the pandemic but that thousands opted not to return to public school, despite the return to in-person instruction. That’s in line with a national trend.
Virginia fell from third in the country in 2014 to 9th in 2021 in terms of high school graduates who earned college credit on Advanced Placement exams, the report found. And it said 45% of all Virginia public high school seniors in 2019, including 76% of Black and 56% of Hispanic students, could not demonstrate “college readiness” in math on the SAT.
The report found evidence of “literary deficiencies,” such as the fact that 42% of second graders scored below a state reading benchmark in the fall of 2021, a data point Youngkin called “heartbreaking.”
The report asserted that the problems predated the pandemic, which further exacerbated them. It cited a recent study of 11 states that found Virginia showed the greatest decline in state assessment pass rates.
The Virginia Education Association, a union that represents more than 40,000 educators, criticized the report’s methodology, saying it used anomaly years to assert trends, highlighted a stale analysis in lieu of more current data, and ignored variables like years when testing standards and formats changed.
VEA President James Fedderman said in a statement that the report disrespected and belittled the work of educators and was clearly “political in nature.”
Youngkin said Thursday that no one should try to refute data that’s “overwhelmingly clear.”
“What I think happens oftentimes in moments where challenging news is delivered is, there ends up being this debate about, ‘Well, is it this data point or that data point?’” he said.
The governor and other administration officials said the report was not intended as an attack on teachers and other school employees, whom they credited with doing heroic work.
Former Gov. Doug Wilder, a Democrat and the nation’s first elected Black governor, attended Thursday’s event unveiling the report and in brief remarks afterward vouched for his confidence in Youngkin.
Youngkin and leaders of both legislative chambers have said they want to pass a budget that boosts teacher pay and public education funding. Budget talks between Senate Democrats and House Republicans have been ongoing for months, and Youngkin urged them again Thursday to finish their work quickly.
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BUFFALO, NY – Before Payton Gendron allegedly massacred ten people in a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday, he apparently wrote a detailed description about killing a cat, and posting the photos of the animal online.
In Gendron’s twisted, personal diary, which is nearly six-hundred pages long, he details the event of murdering a feral cat. The stray cat was apparently attacking Gendron’s cat, Paige, which prompted him to continuously stab the stray with an army knife.
Afterwards, he called his mother, and she gave him a box to place the animal in.
Gendron dug a shallow grave to bury the cat, and wrote, I don’t feel anything about killing the cat. I thought I would be in pain, but I literally just feel blank.
The Senior Director of TeachKind from PETA, Marta Holmberg released a statement yesterday saying the FBI warns that harming animals is a sign of more carnage to come. Amid an epidemic of youth violence, PETA is rushing its empathy-building curriculum to schools in Gendron’s school district.
Broome county District Attorney Mike Korchak held a press conference yesterday detailing the Red Flag Law.
District Attorney Mike Korchak says, “Well he did fall through the cracks as far as the system goes; however, when you look at the defendant individually, you had 17-year-old-high school student who had never been treated for mental illness before. Obviously he was suffering from some sort of delusion or mental illness when you look at the writings you can tell; however, if a person does not have a history of mental illness, how do you prepare for that.”
Gendron appeared in court today and the hearing was roughly four-minutes long.
He was indicted on first degree murder and is to be kept in jail without bail until he returns to court on June 9th.
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