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After months of being on life support, the 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City is set to close.
The Lower Manhattan museum, which opened its doors in 2006, will be closing for good on Wednesday, Aug. 17, a decision brought on after a sharp drop in visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum had been located on Greenwich Street, not far from the National September 11 Memorial Museum that sits next to the memorial pools at the site where the former Twin Towers stood.
"Financial hardships including lost revenue caused by the pandemic prevents us from generating sufficient funding to continue to operate the physical museum," said Jennifer Adams, the co-founder and CEO of the museum, which was started by FDNY widows part of the non-profit organization known as the September 11th Families' Association.
The museum's reliance on international tourism has made it unsustainable during the pandemic. Annual admissions dropped substantially to 26,000 last year, compared to 150,000 in 2019.
The group said they had wanted a place to tell the stories of those they lost in the Sept. 11 attacks. Now, the museum's online presence will allow the group to keep providing educational resources and support for the 9/11 community. They will still be able to offer interactive engagement, including video stories of those impacted.
Much of the museum's collection will move up to the New York State Museum in Albany, with the group coordinating with donors to ensure that the exhibits and artifacts are handled properly and respectfully. The museum had welcomed more than five million visitors through its doors in the time since it opened. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/9-11-tribute-museum-closing-nyc-location-after-more-than-15-years-going-fully-online/3825949/ | 2022-08-16T10:10:27 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/9-11-tribute-museum-closing-nyc-location-after-more-than-15-years-going-fully-online/3825949/ |
The heartbroken daughters of a DoorDash delivery driver are calling for justice as they say their father, who was run-down and killed Sunday night in a Queens hit-and-run, deserved better.
Police said someone hit 74-year-old Be Tran as he crossed Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood and left him to die in the street. His daughters believe that he was on his last run of the night.
"He was supposed to be home," said Tina Tran. "I wish my dad was here right now to be with us."
Her sister, Anh Tran, said that what happened to their father "wasn't fair. He was at the wrong place at the wrong time."
Police said the driver of the BMW that hit Tran near Hancock Street and Seneca Avenue Just kept on going, never stopping to check on the man.
"I think it’s unacceptable, and I really hope the police can find him and justice can get served," said Anh Tran.
Justice is what Tran's daughters say is well deserved for the man who always provided for his two daughters and extended family, even after retiring as a Manhattan businessman.
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"He had a pretty crazy work ethic. He doesn’t know when to stop," said Anh Tran. "he also raised the rest of the family, all the cousins we had."
Anh Tran says that was despite having a longtime hip injury from a gunshot wound in his native Vietnam, he was raising money for a trip to visit his birthplace as well as support the family. She said she urged her father to stop working, even moving back home a few months ago to take care of him.
"Just knowing I want to be with him, take care of him for the rest of his life," Anh said, not knowing that his life would tragically be cut short so soon. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/family-of-74-year-old-doordash-driver-killed-in-queens-hit-and-run-calls-for-justice/3825974/ | 2022-08-16T10:10:33 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/family-of-74-year-old-doordash-driver-killed-in-queens-hit-and-run-calls-for-justice/3825974/ |
More disturbing messages of hate are turning up on Long Island, as antisemitic flyers were found outside homes — and it’s not the first time this summer authorities have seen this type of hate being spread this way.
The anti-Jewish flyers could be seen along a street in Freeport Monday, leaving neighbors disgusted. Ironically, one of the flyers was actually left across the street from a school, which has a fence decorated with the message “kindness matters.”
“One in my driveway. One in the neighbor’s and one in his driveway. I picked them up and threw them out,” said Paul Cannino.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said about 100 flyers were left in the town.
“You’re trying to cause division in our communities, trying to cause harm and fear in our communities,” said Ryder.
It follows the discovery of similar flyers in Rockville Centre, Oceanside and Long Beach in July.
“They are white supremacists and they are virulently antisemitic,” said Anti-Defamation League Regional Director Scott Richman, saying it is one small network behind the flyers.
But he asked that people don’t show images of the flyers on social media.
“That just gives them oxygen. That’s exactly what they’re looking for. They want to get their name out there,” said Richman.
Nassau Police released a video in July of a car dumping the flyers in driveways late at night. The ADL says the flyers are actually protected by free speech — but residents in the area want no part of them.
“I don’t think we need any more resentment like that. Getting people against each other,” said one local resident. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/more-antisemitic-flyers-found-dispersed-to-long-island-homes-by-hate-group/3825985/ | 2022-08-16T10:10:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/more-antisemitic-flyers-found-dispersed-to-long-island-homes-by-hate-group/3825985/ |
New York and New Jersey residents, there's good news: You're in some of the best states in the country to live in, according to one site's rankings.
Personal finance website WalletHub broke down the best and worst states to live in for 2022, based on a variety of different factors. Cost of living, job opportunities, education, safety, recreation and weather were among the metrics used to determine where states ranked.
The top overall state: Massachusetts, with the best education and health rankings for the U.S., as well as top 10 rankings for safety (4th), quality of life (6th) and economy (10th). Both New York and New Jersey finished right behind the Bay State — but which one gets bragging rights?
That would be New Jersey, which was found to finish first in safety, according to WalletHub. It was also put 5th in education and health, and 7th in quality of life.
New York was actually best in quality of life and 2nd in safety, WalletHub found, but fell a little bit in education and health (16th). Both states finished on the lower end in economy (NJ was 39th, NY was 37th) and, unsurprisingly, affordability (NJ was 48th, NY was 46th).
Rounding out the rest of the top ten states were (in order): Idaho, Virginia, New Hampshire, Florida, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Connecticut finished right in the middle of the pack, at 25th. It had good marks for educations and health (3rd) and safety (14th), but like New York and New Jersey, got low marks in affordability (45th) and economy (46th).
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For those curious, Mississippi got the lowest ranking, followed by Alaska, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-and-nj-both-ranked-among-top-states-to-live-in-but-which-one-was-rated-higher/3825942/ | 2022-08-16T10:10:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-and-nj-both-ranked-among-top-states-to-live-in-but-which-one-was-rated-higher/3825942/ |
Joe Joe Rodriguez made his minor league debut Monday in a big way.
Josh Hood did the same Thursday.
Pitching for the FCL Mets in the Florida Complex League, New York’s rookie developmental team, the 22-year-old Rodriguez pitched three shutout innings in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out four to get the win.
Hood, 22, playing for the Seattle organization’s ACL Mariners of the Arizona Complex League, started at short stop and went 3 for 4 in his debut.
The Mets purchased Rodriguez’s contract from the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League in July. The Draft League serves as a showcase for draft-eligible prospects and undrafted players who are out of college eligibility.
The 2017 Vineland High School grad pitched two years at Cumberland County College (now Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland) and then three years at St. John’s University.
Hood, a 2018 St. Augustine Prep graduate from Vineland, was selected in the sixth round of the MLB draft in June by the Mariners and signed his contract in July. He played 2019 and 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania, took 2021 off and played this past spring at North Carolina State.
Here are updates on local players making their journeys through the minors, with their stats through Thursday:
Triple-A
3B Buddy Kennedy (Millville), 23, playing for the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks), was hitting .3295 (65 for 220) with 10 doubles, three triples, four homers, 28 RBIs, 41 runs and 33 walks in 60 games. Kennedy hit .225 (18 for 80) with one homer and 12 RBIs in 29 major league games before his return to Reno on Aug. 2.
Through 364 minor league games, Kennedy was hitting .287 with 65 doubles, 18 triples, 37 homers and 189 RBIs. Kennedy was chosen in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.LHP Jay Groome (Barnegat), 23, made his debut for the El Paso Chihuahuas (San Diego Padres) on Aug. 6, when he allowed two runs and struck out five in 4²/³ innings. Groome was 4-5 with a 3.61 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 20 games (18 starts) and 97¹/³ innings between Double-A and Triple-A.
In 61 career games (59 starts), Groome was 12-22 with a 4.45 ERA and 323 strikeouts in 260²/³ innings. He was drafted with the 12th overall pick by the Red Sox in 2016.LHP Zach Warren (St. Augustine Prep), 26, pitching for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies), was 0-0 with a 4.85 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 27 appearances and 26 innings in Double-A and Triple-A combined.
Double-A
RHP Mike Adams (Holy Spirit), 27, pitching for the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies), was 6-0 with an 6.70 ERA, 47 strikeouts and one save in 31 games (two starts) and 47 innings.
RHP Brett Kennedy (Atlantic City), 28, pitching for the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox), is 3-5 with a 4.21 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 13 games (12 starts) and 62 innings.
High-A
RHP Sean Mooney (Ocean City), 24, has been on the seven-day injured list since July 27. He was 2-2 with a 2.50 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 13 games (11 starts) and 49 innings for the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota Twins).
RHP Chase Petty (Mainland Regional), 19, pitching for the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds), was 0-6 with a 3.74 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 20 games (15 starts) and 77 innings in Single-A and High-A combined.
Single-A
LHP Daniel Nunan (Ocean City), 22, who last pitched for the Inland Empire 66ers (Los Angeles Angels), was released Aug. 5. In 20 games this season, he was 0-0 with a 3.51 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 33¹/³ innings.
Rookie League
LHP Jake McKenna (Ocean City), 20, is listed on the roster of the FCL Phillies, a Florida Complex League affiliate of Philadelphia. He made his first appearance July 7, allowing one run on three walks in one-third of an inning. He was placed on the team’s restricted list July 12 and hasn’t pitched since.
Unassigned
LHP Noah Dean (Pinelands Regional), 21, signed with the Boston Red Sox on July 29 but has yet to be assigned. The Old Dominion University relief pitcher was selected in the fifth round of this year’s draft.
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Joe Joe Rodriguez in action for St. John's University this spring. The Vineland High School alumnus signed with the New York Mets this month and made his minor league debut Monday. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/joe-joe-rodriguez-josh-hood-make-rookie-league-debuts-local-minor-league-update/article_e78c0a6a-1a95-11ed-9913-3f3bd5628534.html | 2022-08-16T10:16:59 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/joe-joe-rodriguez-josh-hood-make-rookie-league-debuts-local-minor-league-update/article_e78c0a6a-1a95-11ed-9913-3f3bd5628534.html |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Middletown Area High School in Dauphin County hosted a supply drive Monday to support the more than 20 people affected by a fire in an apartment building last week.
Participants came to the donation event with everything from bags or new clothes to soaps, shampoos, and hygiene products.
The American Red Cross announced that 11 children were among the displaced and that diapers and baby formula were some of the most needed items.
Workers there say the donation event goes a long way to support the folks who lost so much.
"It's important because, unfortunately, there are some people that don't have the support or means, so we came together as a community to just really make sure that they felt support during this difficult time that they're going through," said Kayla Ebersole, a social worker with the Middletown school district.
The Middletown Borough Police Department announced Friday that a 12-year-old boy was charged with arson in connection to the apartment fire.
Police said it started in a shed behind one of the units and eventually spread. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/donation-drive-held-for-children-displaced-in-dauphin-county-fire-pennsylvania/521-4a59e209-99a6-4d47-846e-c8045b20808d | 2022-08-16T10:17:36 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/donation-drive-held-for-children-displaced-in-dauphin-county-fire-pennsylvania/521-4a59e209-99a6-4d47-846e-c8045b20808d |
Thick smoke could be seen rising from a burning building in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue, near Gravers Lane, around 3:30 a.m. and it continued to burn for hours.
Around 5:30 a.m., SkyForce10 captured flames and thick white smoke coming from the roof of a multi-use building as firefighters doused the flames with water. Firefighters attacked the flames from ladders on trucks and a hose run onto a neighboring roof.
Philadelphia fire radio said there were no reported injuries.
The full extent of damage to the building isn't known.
This story is developing and will be updated. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/fire-chestnut-hill-germantown-ave/3336438/ | 2022-08-16T10:30:55 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/fire-chestnut-hill-germantown-ave/3336438/ |
100 years ago
Aug. 16, 1922: Professor C.F. Goudy, of the Pratt Institute and Technical School of Brooklyn, New York, is spending his summer vacation with his parents and friends in Fairbury. Mr. Goudy is known to the sporting fraternity as the world's champion motorcyclist, having beaten the world's motorcycle record on the speedway at Chicago in 1915 when he made the run of 300 miles in 3 hours, 29 minutes and 51 seconds.
75 years ago
Aug. 16, 1947: The week-long milking derby in the Illinois State Fair's junior department ended with 16-year-old James Elson of Chenoa and his jersey cow the winners. Placing behind Elson were Vernon Crozier Jr., of Robinson, and Floyd Hutchings, of Mundelein, third. The youths milked their cows twice daily and winners were decided on the basis of the gallonage and butterfat content of the milk.
50 years ago
Aug. 16, 1972: Bloomington city officials hope to meet with state highway officials in September to negotiate cost-sharing for developing a "new" downtown traffic pattern. The pattern consists of connecting Main and East streets for northbound traffic and Center and Madison streets for southbound traffic. City officials approved the change about three years ago but learned only recently that the state would participate in the cost.
25 years ago
Aug. 16, 1997: A group of ten 11- to 13-year-old girls spent the week running their own day camp for younger children in a Bloomington subdivision near Ewing Manor. For four hours each day, the campers took part in activities that included painting visors, making pet rocks and play time. The group averaged 22 campers during the week, many of them related to the group organizers or members of churches the girls attend.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-champion-motorcyclist-visits-family-in-fairbury/article_7165fc48-1ca1-11ed-bdc2-33b7e426bfcc.html | 2022-08-16T10:55:30 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-champion-motorcyclist-visits-family-in-fairbury/article_7165fc48-1ca1-11ed-bdc2-33b7e426bfcc.html |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Tuesday, 8/9/2022:
North Bend
3:19 am, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue, burglary.
8:21 am, 3000 block of Broadway, counterfeit money.
2:14 pm, 3200 block of Broadway Avenue, littering/illegal dumping. A 46 year old female was cited for offensive littering.
3:26 pm, 700 block of Virginia Avenue, burglary.
4:42 pm, 14th Street and Everett Street, traffic stop. A 35 year old female was cited for driving while suspended.
8:22 pm, 2000 block of Everett Avenue, disturbance. Ongoing issue – disturbance in the neighborhood caused from dispute between neighbors.
Coos Bay
12:24 am, 400 block of 4th Avenue, loud noise.
4:50 am, 400 block of Newmark Avenue, burglary. A 22 year old female and a 49 year old male were both charged with burglary II and lodged at Coos County jail.
8:00 am, Empire Lakes, violation city code. A 44 year old male was cited.
9:17 am, 200 block of N Wasson Street, dispute. A 20 year old male was cited.
12:30 pm, 1400 block of Ocean Boulevard, theft from vehicle.
1:57 pm, Ocean and 25th, damage city property.
2:49 pm, 100 block of N Cammann Street, traffic stop/warrant service. A 49 year old male was cited for warrant and additional charge of driving while suspended misdemeanor.
3:14 pm, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue, juvenile problem.
3:37 pm, S 4th Street and Elrod, subjects blocking sidewalk/warrant service. A 35 year old male was cited for warrants.
4:32 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of bike.
5:03 pm, 800 block of S Broadway Street, criminal trespass/warrant service. A 59 year old male was served on warrants and additional charge of felon possession of restricted weapon.
5:07 pm, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue, burglary to apartment.
7:22 pm, 1000 block of S 1st Street, theft of mislaid property.
7:42 pm, Lakeshore Drive, family dispute. Father accosting caller and friends at location.
8:33 pm, 100 block of N Cammann Street, family dispute. A 22 year old male was charged with felon possession restricted weapon, interfering with 911 call and unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
Coquille
12:44 am, 1400 block of N Henry Street, loud noise.
12:38 am, 200 block of W Highway 42, traffic stop. A 33 year old was cited.
1:34 pm, Highway 42 and Coquille Produce, child related.
3:06 pm, 900 block of W Central Boulevard, traffic stop. A 33 year old was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. Mast Bros assisted with impound.
Wednesday, 8/10/2022:
North Bend
8:14 am, Sherman Avenue, theft of wallet.
8:28 am, 2100 block of Newmark Street, theft.
2:11 pm, 900 block of Tower Street, burglary.
4:01 pm, 700 block of Chappell Parkway, civil problem.
5:21 pm, 800 block of California Avenue, civil problem.
7:46 pm, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue, theft of cell phone.
11:56 pm, 1500 block of Union Avenue, prowler.
Coos Bay
12:00 am, 1700 block of Thompson Road, vehicle playing loud music at location.
9:49 am, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue, unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
10:29 am, S 1st Street and Curtis Avenue, driving complaint. Modified bicycle driving unsafely.
10:51 am, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue, unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
11:15 am, 1100 block of Commercial Avenue, ID theft.
11:48 am, Highway 101 and Baypark Lane, traffic stop. A 46 year old male was cited.
2:39 pm, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue, unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
2:58 pm, 700 block of F Street, warrant service. A female subject was transported to Reedsport jail on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant.
3:44 pm, Woodland and Thompson Road, non-injury accident. A 22 year old was cited.
4:46 pm, Newmark and EZ Mart, warrant service. A 37 year old male was lodged at Coos County jail.
8:32 pm, Broadway and Park, traffic stop. A 46 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
9:07 pm, Newmark and Ackerman, traffic stop. A 21 year old was cited.
9:50 pm, Ocean and Woodland, traffic stop. A 26 year old female was cited for driving while suspended.
9:53 pm, Empire Lakes, fire.
10:09 pm, 900 block of Salmon Avenue, prowler.
10:56 pm, N 13th and Juniper, traffic stop. A 32 year old female was cited for driving while suspended.
11:11 pm, Kinney and Edgewood, traffic stop. A 36 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
Coquille
8:08 am, 1366 N Gould Street, juvenile problem.
12:54 pm, 96900 block of Highway 42 S, criminal trespass.
2:58 pm, 1500 block of N Fir Street, theft.
6:05 pm, 600 block of W Central Boulevard, neighbor dispute.
7:28 pm, 1500 block of N Hemlock Street, dispute.
8:28 pm, 600 block of N Collier Street, criminal mischief.
8:43 pm, 1500 block of N Hemlock Street, disorderly conduct. Suspect later located and placed in custody.
10:58 pm, 1500 block of N Hemlock Street, arrest. Able to locate wanted subject. A 51 year old male was charged with disorderly conduct II, extortion and menacing. Subject was transported to Coos County jail.
Thursday, 8/11/2022:
North Bend
8:15 am, 3300 block of Broadway Avenue, criminal trespass on a 30 year old male.
9:24 am, 3500 block of Chinook Avenue, narcotics investigation. Drug information.
2:08 pm, 2100 block of Meade Avenue, theft.
11:08 pm, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue, traffic stop. A 23 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
11:23 pm, Sherman and California, elude. A 56 year old male was charged with felony elude, reckless driving, reckless endanger, driving while suspended misdemeanor and probation violation. Subject was transported to Coos County jail.
Coos Bay
1:19 am, Newmark and Broadway Avenue, traffic stop. A 49 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
1:59 am, 3600 block of Tremont Avenue, traffic stop. A 33 year old female was cited for driving while suspended.
12:08 pm, 1000 block of Crocker Street, theft of wallet and fraudulent use of card.
12:36 pm, 400 block of W Anderson Avenue, fraud.
12:53 pm, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of mail.
3:27 pm, 200 block of S Cammann Street, assault.
4:30 pm, 900 block of Montgomery Avenue, theft.
9:03 pm, 1800 block of Ocean Boulevard, attempted theft of fuel.
9:44 pm, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of services.
10:23 pm, Newmark and Cedar, traffic stop. A 58 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
11:34 pm, Koos Bay Boulevard, assist North Bend Police with elude. A 56 year old male was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor, felony elude, and reckless endanger. Subject was transported to Coos County jail.
Coquille
1:34 am, 1300 block of W Central Boulevard, suspicious conditions.
10:27 am, E 8th Street and Collier Street, traffic stop. A 32 year old was cited for driving while suspended.
11:10 am, 60000 block of Fairview Road, threats. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_18973f10-1c0a-11ed-8852-2bec35a4be32.html | 2022-08-16T11:02:06 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_18973f10-1c0a-11ed-8852-2bec35a4be32.html |
GARY — On Saturday, Democratic Precinct Committee members will choose Common Councilman Mike Brown's replacement.
The caucus was called after Brown was caucused in to replace former Lake County Clerk Lorenzo Arredondo at the start of the month. Brown was caucused onto the Gary Common Council as an at-large member in 2018, replacing current state Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary.
The caucus will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Diamond Club, which is part of the U.S. Steel Yard stadium. As of Monday morning, Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser said there were only two candidates: Carl Weatherspoon Jr. and Lori Peterson Latham.
Weatherspoon currently works as an assistant director of logistics for a company out of Chicago. He also has experience working as an educator and entrepreneur. Weatherspoon has run for Lake County recorder, auditor and for the District Five council seat.
He was born and raised in Gary and currently lives in the Fifth District.
Weatherspoon said his top priorities on the council would be addressing public safety through increased street lighting, reducing the amount of dumping in the city, hosting more community events and improving street paving throughout Gary.
Latham currently works for an engineering firm and chairs the Environmental and Climate Justice Committee for the Gary branch of the NAACP. She previously founded the Central District Organizing Project, was superintendent of the Gary Parks Department, directed the Gary Youth Services Bureau and was a grant administrator with Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation.
“I would like to ground the council to the community because sometimes there seems to be a disconnect," Latham said, adding that her passions include environmental and climate justice, particularly in relation to public health.
Latham currently lives in the First District.
PHOTOS: Dana Evans returns to Gary to host a youth basketball camp | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/gary-democrats-to-replace-councilman-this-week/article_3c08ff4f-6437-58e4-bf8a-609b8aafd333.html | 2022-08-16T11:21:34 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/gary-democrats-to-replace-councilman-this-week/article_3c08ff4f-6437-58e4-bf8a-609b8aafd333.html |
All lanes of NB I-75 after 11 Mile open following crash
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
All lanes of northbound Interstate 75 are open north of 11 Mile Road following a crash, officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation said.
The crash was reported at about 6 a.m. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/08/16/75-nb-lanes-blocked-after-11-mile-due-crash/10335614002/ | 2022-08-16T11:23:08 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/08/16/75-nb-lanes-blocked-after-11-mile-due-crash/10335614002/ |
REINBECK — The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District will host a community meeting Aug. 24 on the district’s facility needs and the proposed bond issue on the ballot this September.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Gladbrook Memorial Building on West Johnston Street. At the meeting, Gladbrook-Reinbeck staff, board members, and residents will discuss the district’s facility needs, the potential solution on the ballot, and financing of the proposed project.
If approved Sept. 13, the $23.6 million general obligation bond would enable the district to address its most pressing facility needs in both buildings, according to a news release. These include upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; a gym expansion at the junior/senior high school; classroom additions at the elementary school; and secured entries at both buildings. The plan also calls for making every restroom and floor level handicap accessible, including the addition of an elevator.
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“Throughout this process, we have sought the input and feedback of our community as we have examined our facility needs and reviewed a range of possible solutions,” Superintendent Erik Smith said in the release. “Now, we look to continue this high level of engagement through our August 24 community event. We look forward to sharing more information and answering questions about our facility needs and the projects we are proposing.”
An approved bond would have a property tax impact of $199.58 annually ($16.63 per month) on a home assessed at $100,000. For agricultural land, the impact would be anywhere from $5.36 to $6.62 per acre annually, depending on the location in Tama, Black Hawk, Grundy, or Marshall County.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck currently has the 29th lowest tax levy rate in Iowa out of more than 320 school districts, the release said. If the bond is approved, the district’s tax levy rate would still be lower than 143 other Iowa school districts.
Learn more about the Sept. 13 bond vote and view answers to frequently asked questions online at grcsdplanning.org. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/gladbrook-reinbeck-schools-hosts-community-meeting-on-upcoming-bond-vote/article_9144f6a6-9a91-51c6-85b4-f37cbf582c1c.html | 2022-08-16T11:42:21 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/gladbrook-reinbeck-schools-hosts-community-meeting-on-upcoming-bond-vote/article_9144f6a6-9a91-51c6-85b4-f37cbf582c1c.html |
CEDAR FALLS – The idea of building a downtown parking ramp lives on in Cedar Falls.
The City Council voted 5-2 on Monday night to explore the possibilty, meant to address concerns of merchants and visitors who believe there are not enough spots downtown.
Councilors Dave Sires and Susan deBuhr voted no.
It's not the first time a downtown parking ramp has been proposed. A paid public parking system would probably be needed for a ramp to be viable. Ways to pay for construction and possible locations will be among the options presented to the council in the future.
“We’re talking about a significant investment – probably $10+ million – so really there’s a number of things that the policymakers are going to have to weigh out before moving forward,” said City Administrator Ron Gaines.
Charging for parking downtown would ensure people use the ramp and don’t flock to free spots. It also would finance ramp operations.
“If you were to build a ramp and you would charge people to park there, why would they go there if they could park on the street for free?” said City Clerk Jacque Danielsen. “There would need to be some type of a logistical review of the area to determine how far out you go to charge.”
Danielsen projects the council will be presented options sometime before the end of 2022. Any discussion of real estate acquisition would happen in closed session. A study to determine parking rates also would be necessary.
The request was for Parks & Rec commissioners to “work with the group to encourage the City Council to approve spending by the city of $8 million,” a hike from the original $5.1 million.
By discussing a ramp without knowing if the public supports paid parking, the “cart was being put before the horse,” deBuhr said. Some business owners fear parking fees will drive customers away.
“There’s no point in building a ramp if there’s not paid parking,” she said.
The City Council approved some paid parking spots downtown in May 2019 but as the pandemic crippled businesses in early 2020, the council granted the pleas of Community Main Street to suspend them. Councilors eventually voted to remove them entirely.
The pit bull allegedly attacked a Yorkie being walked by its owner along W. 8th Street in the area of Lincoln Elementary School.
The CMS board of directors supports a parking ramp, but in a letter to the council asked that a paid system “be consistent throughout the district to limit confusion for consumers/customers and property/business owners."
Sires contends “multiple layers” need to be ironed out to determine if a ramp is a worthwhile investment. He said after the meeting a cheaper solution may be creating more ground-level parking.
“I think we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves. We haven’t exactly figured out what we’re going to do with the parking for the new development downtown,” he said.
He also wants construction of a ramp to be a “completely private” operation.
“I don’t like the blending of government and private business,” Sires said.
Finalists could be announced in early October and a second round of interviews would follow in mid-October, according to the city.
City officials say no private developer is involved in discussions at this point. Partnerships with downtown businesses may be explored in the future.
Councilor Kelly Dunn said she does not think there’s a parking problem downtown, but wants to explore all options.
A parking study found 100 new spots were reportedly added downtown in 2020, 69 the result of a partnership with Viking Pump. The State Street business allows the public to use its private lot on weekends and after 5 p.m. during the work week.
Second Street accommodated more spots near City Hall by converting spaces aligned perpendicular to the curb into diagonal slots.
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
That conversation is scheduled to happen during a Finance & Business Operations Committee meeting at about 5:45 p.m. Monday inside the Community Center, 528 Main St.
The request was for Parks & Rec commissioners to “work with the group to encourage the City Council to approve spending by the city of $8 million,” a hike from the original $5.1 million.
The Cedar Falls City Council on Monday expressed an interest Monday into exploring all its options for potentially constructing a parking ramp downtown. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/council-to-explore-downtown-parking-ramp-in-cedar-falls/article_a7dca40a-32aa-53ee-8247-389e8cfa5103.html | 2022-08-16T11:42:27 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/council-to-explore-downtown-parking-ramp-in-cedar-falls/article_a7dca40a-32aa-53ee-8247-389e8cfa5103.html |
CEDAR FALLS — This week, the Human Rights Commission will add two new commissioners.
They are Kyle Wiebers, a school psychologist, and Jennifer Onuigbo, a community relations manager at a performing arts venue.
The commission was given the go-ahead in February by the council to expand from nine to 11 members.
The desire for more members came after the commission reestablished its committees – education, outreach/communication, advocacy and policy – and felt the more people would help it accomplish its goals.
At that time, there already was one vacancy.
In June, two additional spots became available when longtime Commissioner Susan Langan, a former chair with 20 years of experience, resigned, and Commissioner Teri Lynn Jorgensen, with 10 years of experience, attended her final meeting as her term was set to expire at the end of the month.
Wiebers and Onuigbo’s terms will expire July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, respectively.
The latest additions come as the city is in the midst of the hiring process for a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist, a new position the council included in its current year’s budget.
Commissioners had been seeking someone who identifies as male to fill a vacancy. Wiebers fits that bill, according to his application.
The school psychologist is passionate about figuring out which practices and procedures not only are best for students but promote equity, he wrote in the application. He is concerned about equity for racial/ethnic minorities and those who have a physical, mental or emotional disability.
Additionally, the nine-year resident of Cedar Falls, who has a physical disability, is familiar with special education law.
“It is my daily work to advocate for students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities, and to also advocate for their families. It is part of my job to help students with disabilities receive an inclusive education, and I also work every day to ensure practices within the school are equitable for students with disabilities and for students of color, since there is a disproportionality of Black and brown students who are identified for special education services within the American school system,” he said.
The request was for Parks & Rec commissioners to “work with the group to encourage the City Council to approve spending by the city of $8 million,” a hike from the original $5.1 million.
Wiebers said he is a “lifelong learner” who is “always trying to better my understanding of perspectives and worldviews that are different from mine, especially those perspectives which I will never be able to experience firsthand.”
In her application, Onuigbo said she’s a white, cisgender, straight woman, but has acquaintances with diverse identities.
“I have seen firsthand the impact of laws and rhetoric related to religion, immigration, race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and gender,” she said.
The 20-year Cedar Falls resident has an extensive diversity, equity and inclusion background, which includes an executive certificate in DEI from Cornell University.
Additionally, she is a member of Embrace, a diversity action group from Waverly. She served on the Cedar Falls Community Schools equity committee and worked with members of the Human Rights Commission to create a joint community education initiative for the 1619 Project with the Waterloo Human Rights Commission.
“While Cedar Falls offers residents many wonderful opportunities, there is still work to be done to ensure it offers equitable treatment and opportunity to people with diverse identities,” she said. “I recognize that oppression in our country is a complex tapestry of laws, regulations, power structures and attitudes. If we can all tug at the strings, we can begin to unravel that tapestry.”
The council is now petitioning, after a 4-3 vote, that any plans for floor expansions or residential additions for existing buildings in certain areas be reviewed in public.
The commission holds public meetings on the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m.
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
That conversation is scheduled to happen during a Finance & Business Operations Committee meeting at about 5:45 p.m. Monday inside the Community Center, 528 Main St.
The request was for Parks & Rec commissioners to “work with the group to encourage the City Council to approve spending by the city of $8 million,” a hike from the original $5.1 million. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-new-members-to-join-cedar-falls-human-rights-commission/article_68a957ba-32d7-5f74-af29-1531b71f87da.html | 2022-08-16T11:42:33 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-new-members-to-join-cedar-falls-human-rights-commission/article_68a957ba-32d7-5f74-af29-1531b71f87da.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — Buckner West Texas made an announcement on Monday about their new family hope center.
The local nonprofit helps place foster kids, help kids get adopted and offers hosing for single mothers and other programs.
"Our family hope center, the model of success, is based off the following we call it the 3 E's; engage, equip and elevate" said Patricia Acosta, Director of Admin and Operation in Midland. "And so we really want to engage the families through community events and assistance, equip the families that we want to help with education, financial empowerment, child and youth development, and then elevate is family coaching and counseling and spiritual enrichment."
The new hope center is set to be up and ready next year. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/buckner-to-build-new-family-hope-center/513-91f69354-de8b-4b96-9bd5-6f7c7bd97cbf | 2022-08-16T11:52:37 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/buckner-to-build-new-family-hope-center/513-91f69354-de8b-4b96-9bd5-6f7c7bd97cbf |
BIG SPRING, Texas — Congressman Jodey Arrington went to Big Spring with several others to talk about the impact Big Spring will have on the 'Ports-to-Plains' Corridor Project.
Back in May, President Biden signed legislation into law designating the Texas and New Mexico portions of the 'Ports-to-Plains' Corridor as a future interstate. Part of that included expanding I-27 from Lubbock to Laredo, which means the route will go right through Big Spring.
"As a four lane Federal Highway, it allows now for us to compete for significant resources in partnership with the state to actually build this was this, this artery that will supply the food, fuel and fiber from the epicenter of agriculture energy production to the rest of the country," State Representative Arrington said."
Big Spring will connect two major highways, I-20 and the expanded I-27. The plans for the corridor would eventually connect Mexico to Canada. Officials in town said it will bring big business opportunities to the city. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/congressman-jodey-arrington-discusses-ports-to-plains-corridor-project/513-1915e5c8-c763-4100-908d-dd894213e5f5 | 2022-08-16T11:52:38 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/congressman-jodey-arrington-discusses-ports-to-plains-corridor-project/513-1915e5c8-c763-4100-908d-dd894213e5f5 |
SEMINOLE, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash in Seminole on August 14 at 3:20 a.m.
23-year-old Dylan Berg of Seminole was pronounced dead after succumbing to his injuries in the hospital.
The Seminole Police Department said officers responded to a call in the 700 block of NW G Avenue about a vehicle stuck into a tree. The initial investigation revealed that the vehicle was split into two and the driver of the vehicle was ejected from the vehicle. He was immediately transported to Seminole Memorial Hospital and would later pass away.
The family was been notified and the investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-seminole/513-eca3b999-9f02-40b8-abb8-ef72385fcc59 | 2022-08-16T11:52:40 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-seminole/513-eca3b999-9f02-40b8-abb8-ef72385fcc59 |
Why there are no wind farms in Peoria County and how that might change
Peoria County still stands out among its neighbors: it doesn't have any wind farms.
Marshall, Woodford, Tazewell and McLean counties all have wind farms, with additional projects planned in Knox and Fulton counties. But Peoria County might not be left out for much longer.
Jason Ryan, a spokesman for the American Clean Power Association, said that the area is well-suited to wind development.
"Peoria County does not currently host any wind farms, but wind power may be in the county’s future," he wrote in an email. "The county has a good wind resource and access to nearby transmission (lines)."
In recent years, two developers have eyed the area as a potential site for wind power development. One plan has since been moved out of the area, but another still might pan out.
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Planned Trivoli site scuttled
In August 2021, representatives of the Florida-based company NextEra Energy attended a meeting of the Trivoli Township’s board. The unincorporated community is located around 15 miles due west of Peoria. The NextEra representatives brought a plan for a potential wind farm that would stretch from Trivoli into neighboring Fulton County.
But the plan didn't pan out as initially conceived. A spokeswoman for NextEra wrote in a statement to the Journal Star that "(d)ue to the proximity of the Peoria airport, the decision was made to move the project out of Peoria County."
Tall structures like wind turbines can interfere with flights by blocking paths through low-level airspace required for takeoffs and landings. To prevent newly built structures from blocking flight paths, the Federal Aviation Administration regulates what structures can be built near airports and requires that developers go through an approval process. A 2014 study from the University of Kansas also found that turbulence generated by wind turbines can pose a hazard to smaller aircraft.
The NextEra wind farm is still in development, but will sit entirely within Fulton County. A spokeswoman declined to answer additional questions about the plans.
Enough power for 10,000 homes:New energy project nears approval just north of Peoria
A potential new development
Houston-based renewable energy developer ConnectGen has launched its own bid to bring a wind farm to Peoria County. The company began surveying the area for a potential wind farm in 2020, and eventually settled on a site in Peoria County's northwest corner.
Kelly O'Brien, ConnectGen director of project development and lead developer for the proposed Millbrook Township project, said that her company has met several times with planning and zoning department members in order to ensure that local ordinances have been followed.
In January, the Peoria County Land Use Committee voted unanimously in support of a three-year permit allowing ConnectGen to install meteorological towers on three parcels of land in Millbrook, Brimfield and Princeville townships. The towers are used to collect data on wind speed, wind direction, ground-level relative humidity and air temperature in order to assess the future efficacy of wind turbines constructed on the site.
While the project is still very early in development, O'Brien said that findings so far have left her with no cause for concern.
"There isn't anything that we've seen that doesn't make us optimistic," she said.
O'Brien said that such projects typically take four to six years to develop and one to two years to construct. ConnectGen's Peoria County project – called Four Creeks – is one of three Illinois wind power projects that the company is currently developing. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/peoria-county-is-left-out-of-tri-county-area-wind-farms-for-now/65400506007/ | 2022-08-16T11:52:57 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/peoria-county-is-left-out-of-tri-county-area-wind-farms-for-now/65400506007/ |
Richmond-based Naborforce, a tech company that connects older adults to a network of helpers for on-demand support and social engagement, has attracted $9 million.
On Monday, Naborforce announced the closing of a $9 million Series A financing round led by Translink Capital, a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, as well as investors Claritas Capital, The Artemis Fund and TechStars.
Naborforce said it will use the financing to expand upon the tech platform, the team, and to open 18 markets over the next 18 to 24 months.
Naborforce — which was founded by local entrepreneur Paige Wilson in 2018 — has an online platform where aging adults or their family members can hire people in their own communities — called “Nabors” — to work part time performing non-medical household chores such as laundry and shopping for aging and homebound people.
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For fees ranging from $25 to $33 an hour, the “Nabors” also provide occasional visits and companionship for people who need assistance or someone to check on them in their homes. Naborforce offers a technology platform to support aging in place and provide opportunities for older adults to remain social and active.
“Naborforce is powered by Nabors helping neighbors,” Wilson said in a statement. “Throughout history, as people have sought support as they aged, they have turned to family and their community. But today’s families are more dispersed and sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging loved ones, and communities are not as close-knit as they once were. Gone are the days when it was simple to ask for a helping hand from a neighbor — until now.
“Naborforce makes it easy and safe to make meaningful connections within your community. Our network is driven by community members who represent the spirit of a good neighbor and the heart of a loved one.”
Naborforce offers its service in six markets, including Richmond and Charlottesville in Virginia, as well as in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Charlotte areas of North Carolina, with plans to expand in the upcoming months.
“Translink Capital firmly believes in the power of connection to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Eric Hsia, managing director of Translink Capital. “We’re energized by the proven model for community engagement and family support that Naborforce provides through both its technology platform and its network of purpose-driven Nabors. Naborforce is the future of aging at home. The company unleashes the power of communities around the country when they have the support of a platform that is able to connect those in need of a friendly hand with those ready to respond.”
Naborforce is headquartered in the Fan District at 2308 W. Main St.; it has 14 full-time employees and is expected to triple its headcount over next 18 to 24 months. | https://richmond.com/business/local/richmond-based-elder-tech-support-group-announces-9-million-investment-from-silicon-valley/article_bff57365-6f89-5418-adff-fc991d1993df.html | 2022-08-16T11:53:20 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/richmond-based-elder-tech-support-group-announces-9-million-investment-from-silicon-valley/article_bff57365-6f89-5418-adff-fc991d1993df.html |
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Police Department is searching for Zoe Mackellar, a 19-year-old woman who was last seen with a person named Cyncere Niamari Brown on Aug. 15.
Mackellar is described as having brown hair, and brown eyes.
She stands 5'6" tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds, according to police.
Mackellar drives a gray, 2010 Mercury Milan and is possibly in that vehicle with Brown.
If Mackellar is seen or if you know her whereabouts, you can contact The Chambersburg Police Department at 717-264-4131 or submit a tip through CrimeWatch. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/chambersburg-police-search-missing-19-year-old-woman/521-0a296077-df31-4666-96e4-3c814c21336e | 2022-08-16T11:53:52 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/chambersburg-police-search-missing-19-year-old-woman/521-0a296077-df31-4666-96e4-3c814c21336e |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Middletown Area High School in Dauphin County hosted a supply drive on Monday to support the more than 20 people affected by a fire in an apartment building last week.
Participants came to the donation event with everything from bags or new clothes to soaps, shampoos, and hygiene products.
The American Red Cross announced that 11 children were among the displaced and that diapers and baby formula were some of the most needed items.
Workers there say the donation event goes a long way to support the folks who lost so much.
"It's important because, unfortunately, there are some people that don't have the support or means, so we came together as a community to just really make sure that they felt supported during this difficult time that they're going through," Kayla Ebersole, a social worker with the Middletown School District said.
The Middletown Borough Police Department announced Friday that a 12-year-old boy was charged with arson in connection to the apartment fire.
Police said it started in a shed behind one of the units and eventually spread. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/donation-drive-held-for-children-displaced-in-dauphin-county-fire-pennsylvania/521-4a59e209-99a6-4d47-846e-c8045b20808d | 2022-08-16T11:54:01 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/donation-drive-held-for-children-displaced-in-dauphin-county-fire-pennsylvania/521-4a59e209-99a6-4d47-846e-c8045b20808d |
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Middletown Area School District has confirmed they are investigating a possible hazing incident involving the high school's football team.
On Monday, Dr. Chelton Hunter, Superintendent of the Middletown Area School District, released the following statement:
The Middletown Area School District is currently investigating a situation involving the high school football team regarding improper conduct toward other team members. The situation was brought to the attention of the high school administration in the early morning hours on Friday, August 12, 2022. The District is currently cooperating with other agencies that are actively investigating the situation and hopes to conclude its investigation within the week. Thank you for your patience as the District finalizes the remaining pieces of the investigation.
At this time, it is unclear exactly what unfolded during the hazing incident.
The school district cancelled its freshman football season, but officials say that that decision was made prior to the incident involving the high school football team.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/middletown-area-school-district-investigating-hazing-incident-football/521-1b5c1381-cca2-4ac3-8787-c274d6ca7da8 | 2022-08-16T11:54:07 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/middletown-area-school-district-investigating-hazing-incident-football/521-1b5c1381-cca2-4ac3-8787-c274d6ca7da8 |
After more than 60 years of being one-way, Manitowoc's Eighth and 10th streets in downtown have been reconfigured
MANITOWOC – Two-way traffic on Eighth and 10th streets is live today.
The two streets have had new lines painted and new street signs hung in the past few weeks to facilitate the change.
In an effort to remind drivers to only drive on the correct side of those streets, the city has kept one lane of each blocked off. Electronic signs indicating the change in traffic patterns were also posted.
In a Facebook post, Mayor Justin Nickels indicated that the traffic signals on those streets will flash red today, and possibly the next several days, to slow traffic and make drivers more aware of the new traffic pattern.
It will also give city engineers more time to reconfigure the traffic signals for the new traffic flow, which may have to be adjusted in the weeks to come.
The change in the two most prominent roadways in Manitowoc’s downtown area has created a buzz throughout the community. One Eighth Street restaurant, Brix, is even hosting a traffic watch party.
According to the event page on Facebook, patrons are invited to choose a front row seat for the “historic traffic pattern change” when they open at 11 a.m.
The plan to convert the two one-way streets began last year when the city council approved the change at its August 2021 meeting.
“We have so many opportunities,” Nickels said at that meeting. “People are excited about downtown again.”
The city has three studies from the past 13 years that encouraged switching the streets to a two-way configuration — the 2018 Downtown Parking Analysis, the 2009 Port of Manitowoc Downtown & River Corridor Master Plan, and the 2009 City of Manitowoc Comprehensive Master Plan.
The 2018 Downtown Master Plan mentioned the one-way configuration of the streets but said there seemed to be little interest from the community in changing it.
Both streets had been one-way since 1960.
The original ordinance had the one-way configuration set for a 120-day trial run; that trial run also involved Marshall and Franklin streets, which returned to a two-way system later that same year.
Later that year, the city posed the question of whether to keep Eighth and 10th streets one-way streets to voters in a November referendum. Manitowoc citizens voted to keep the one-way streets by a 300-vote margin.
Contact Alisa Schafer at aschafer@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AlisaMSchafer. | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/15/manitowoc-eighth-10th-streets-downtown-open-two-way-traffic/10312023002/ | 2022-08-16T12:01:53 | 1 | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/15/manitowoc-eighth-10th-streets-downtown-open-two-way-traffic/10312023002/ |
What to Know
- Authorities say four people remain in critical condition after a car drove through a crowd at a weekend fundraiser for victims of a deadly northeastern Pennsylvania fire, killing one woman and injuring 17 other people.
- Twenty-four-year-old Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes is charged with homicide in the death of 50-year-old Rebecca Reese of WIlkes-Barre and the slaying of his mother nearby minutes later.
- Police allege that Sura Reyes told them he was upset after a fight with his mother and deliberately drove through the crowd at the Berwick fundraiser for victims of the Aug. 5 fire that killed seven adults and three children.
Authorities say four people remain in critical condition after a car drove through a crowd at a weekend fundraiser for victims of a fatal northeastern Pennsylvania fire earlier this month, killing one woman and injuring 17 other people.
Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes, 24, is charged with homicide in the death of 50-year-old Rebecca Reese, of Wilkes-Barre, at the Berwick fundraiser shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. He faces another homicide count in the slaying of his mother at their Nescopeck home minutes later.
Police allege in a criminal complaint that Sura Reyes told investigators that he was driving in Berwick after arguing with his mother and was, “tired of fighting with his mother, including about money, and wanted to be done with it.”
At the same time, about 75 people had gathered in a blocked-off parking lot outside the Intoxicology Department bar for a fundraiser to benefit victims of the Aug. 5 blaze in Nescopeck that killed seven adults and three children.
Police allege that Sura Reyes told them he drove past the gathering, then turned around and headed back to the bar “to drive through the crowd of people.” They allege that video corroborates his alleged statement to investigators that he “sped up into the crowd purposefully.”
Of the 17 people injured, four remain in critical condition in Geisinger Medical Center in Danville while three others are listed as fair, a hospital spokesperson said Monday. Ten other people have been released following treatment at several hospitals, state police said.
Police said Sura Reyes told them he then returned to his Nescopeck home and saw his mother, 56-year-old Rosa Reyes, in the street. Police allege that he told them he hit her with the vehicle and then struck her with a hammer several times.
Sura Reyes is in Columbia County prison pending an Aug. 29 preliminary hearing. Court documents didn't list an attorney who could offer comment on his behalf. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/berwick-car-drove-through-fundraiser-crowd/3335775/ | 2022-08-16T12:02:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/berwick-car-drove-through-fundraiser-crowd/3335775/ |
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chic-fil-A is introducing a new breakfast item at its Columbus stores next week.
The fast-food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches will start serving Chorizo Cheddar Egg Bites on Aug. 22.
The restaurant said in a release the egg bites are baked in-house every morning and will consist of whole eggs, Mexican-style chorizo sausage and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack. Each order will include four egg bites.
The egg bites are the first new breakfast entrée Chick-fil-A has created since the Hash Brown Scramble Bowl joined menus nationwide in 2017.
The new breakfast item will be available at participating stores in Columbus, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Miami and New Orleans.
Feedback from guests will determine if the bites will go on menus nationwide.
Customers can check the Chic-fil-A app or contact their local restaurant to find out if the bites are being served. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/chic-fil-a-introduce-new-breakfast-item-at-columbus-stores/530-96d1beed-196e-4b56-94b4-19b2ce762224 | 2022-08-16T12:16:11 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/chic-fil-a-introduce-new-breakfast-item-at-columbus-stores/530-96d1beed-196e-4b56-94b4-19b2ce762224 |
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) — Hutchinson opened a time capsule that was buried 50 years ago and filled with items important to the community at the time.
It included items such as letters with names historic to Reno County and centennial items.
City officials say most of the items were in great condition but that there was some water damage.
“I think it’s really exciting to be a part of this history and see what’s important to the residents of our community 50 years ago and also to see, or to have the opportunity to place items in the time capsule to be opened during our bicentennial,” said Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho. “So just a really exciting time for our community, especially coming on the heels of two really difficult post-pandemic years.”
After digging up the time capsule from 50 years ago, they buried a new one in its place. They will dig it up again in 50 years. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hutchinson-opens-time-capsule-buries-another/ | 2022-08-16T12:16:12 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hutchinson-opens-time-capsule-buries-another/ |
DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) – It if sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
“Just do some homework,” said Derby hay producer Tim Brandyberry. “Some exchanges on the internet are scamming people out of money and then sending them to our place to pick up hay.”
Brandyberry says he never asks for a down payment, but he has people from several different Kansas towns stopping at his place looking for hay. Some say they put a down payment on hay to reserve the feed for their cattle.
He says the scammers are getting good at sounding like they have the hay. Scammers have been taking pics and descriptions off Brandyberry’s website, posting the hay for sale on farmer exchanges, and asking buyers to send money.
“I had a guy out in western Kansas, said his dad gave him a thousand dollars one day, and they were texting back the next day. And they want more,” said Brandyberry. “A lady texted me over the weekend, and she said she had sent them $1,500.”
Brandyberry says the scammers only want to text and not talk on the phone.
Agriculture experts say pay attention, do your homework and know it is likely a red flag that someone is asking for money to “reserve” hay in advance.
“Producers are going to just have to be very, very careful. If they have a known supplier that can get them the hay and go through the proper channels, that’s going to be the best way to do it,” said KSN Agriculture Analyst John Jenkinson. “Because tracking these scams is just very, very difficult, especially when it’s over the internet.”
Brandyberry says he wants everyone to know about the scams because so many are looking for hay right now – with drought making hay hard to find and in demand.
“If it looks like it’s too good a price, it’s probably a scam. If the seller is only wanting to text and says they are too busy to talk to you, it is a scam,” said Brandyberry. “And if they want money online in advance, that’s another sign.”
Brandyberry says it angers him to see the scam, especially since he has spent 20 years building a reputation as a reliable businessman. But, he also says he feels for people who lose money.
“I get it. People need hay,” said Brandyberry. “But it’s just sad how they’re taking advantage of people in a bad situation.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/scammers-hitting-hay-producers-and-buyers/ | 2022-08-16T12:16:18 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/scammers-hitting-hay-producers-and-buyers/ |
Joshua Doolin, Jan. 6 defendant from Polk, seeks delay in trial until next year
Doolin's trial is set to start Sept. 12
A month before the scheduled start of his trial, a Polk City man is seeking a delay until next year as he faces charges related to the U.S. Capitol attack.
Joshua Doolin’s lawyer filed a motion Friday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing that jurors in Doolin’s scheduled September trial could be swayed by a U.S. House investigation of Jan. 6, recent reports of deleted phone messages by the U.S. Secret Service and other “prejudicial publicity.”
Allen Orenberg, Doolin’s lawyer, continued his challenges to prosecutors with Friday’s filing of a motion to continue the trial date. Doolin’s trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C.
A grand jury indicted Doolin, 24, last year on a set of misdemeanor charges, grouping him with four relatives and friends from the Lakeland area who faced more serious charges, including assaulting law-enforcement officers.
Prosecutors released a superseding indictment in July that added charges for Doolin, including theft of government property and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
As prosecutors noted in their response, Doolin began requesting in February to schedule a trial and to have his case severed from his co-defendants.
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In the new motion, Orenberg argued that the House Select Committee’s hearings, some of which have been carried live on TV networks, combined with reports about the deleting of Secret Service text messages surrounding Jan. 6, 2021, create “an atmosphere of intense personal opinions and biases that will be difficult, if not impossible, to weed out during the (jury selection) process.”
The lawyer also suggested that investigations into missing Secret Service text messages could yield information that may be important for Doolin’s defense.
Orenberg described the current atmosphere as “finding fault on the part of anyone connected to the events of January 6.” He argued that November’s mid-term elections “will only further polarize and inflame the populace; in particular, the politically sensitive citizens of the District of Columbia.”
Orenberg successfully pushed to have Doolin’s case severed from those of his original co-defendants, Olivia Pollock of Lakeland; Jonathan Pollock, formerly of Lakeland and now a fugitive; Joseph Hutchinson III, formerly of Lakeland and now living in Georgia; and Michael Perkins of Plant City.
In the motion, Orenberg wrote that he expected prosecutors to oppose the request for a delay unless Doolin’s trial is rejoined with those of the others, scheduled for March 6. Orenberg reiterated that Doolin wants a separate trial.
In a response filed Sunday, prosecutors pointed to Doolin’s previous requests to expedite his trial date and noted that the motion came just one month before his trial is scheduled to commence. The response described Doolin’s concerns as “purely speculative” but said prosecutors do not oppose a continuance if it means Doolin rejoins his previous co-defendants for a combined trial in March.
Otherwise, prosecutors asked U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols to deny Doolin’s motion. The filing, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Benet Kearney and Matthew Moeder, said the court has already cleared two weeks of its calendar for the trial of Pollock, Hutchinson and Perkins in March.
Prosecutors argued that trying the four together in one trial presents “numerous efficiencies.” The investigation of the U.S. Capitol attack is considered the most complicated prosecution in American history. More than 860 people from all 50 states have been arrested, according to the Justice Department.
The prosecutors’ motion said that Doolin’s concerns about jury bias could be addressed through the questioning of potential jurors. Prosecutors also wrote that Doolin had given no evidence for his claim that materials that might be released later would affect his defense.
Nichols issued an order Monday directing Doolin to reply by Friday to the prosecution's offer of joining his trial with those of Pollock, Hutchinson and Perkins.
Prosecutors also filed responses in recent days to motions Doolin’s lawyer filed involving potential evidence introduced at trial. In a motion filed Friday, the prosecution countered a challenge from Doolin’s lawyer on limiting the cross-examination of Secret Service witnesses and inquiries about the location of surveillance cameras at the U.S. Capitol.
The motion said Doolin “misapprehends the evidence that the government intends to offer” to prove that the U.S. Capitol building and grounds were restricted on Jan. 6, 2021, for the purposes of the federal statutes cited in Doolin’s indictment. In a previous motion, Orenberg suggested that prosecutors needed to prove that someone protected by the Secret Service was actually present at the time of Doolin’s alleged crimes.
Prosecutors are seeking to limit questioning that would reveal Secret Service protocols and the nature of protective details, the motion said. The locations of U.S. Capitol Police surveillance cameras are also not relevant in determining whether the Capitol or its grounds were restricted on Jan. 6, the motion said.
The prosecution provided maps of the camera positions to Doolin’s team during discovery, the motion said.
In another motion, prosecutors replied to Orenberg’s challenge of their motion seeking to limit defense strategies in the trial. Addressing a possible defense argument that Doolin thought former President Donald Trump had given supporters permission to enter the Capitol grounds, prosecutors cited a previous ruling that the former president cannot waive statutory law.
In responses to Doolin’s lawyer, the prosecution also reiterated arguments that the court should preclude the defense from encouraging jury nullification, from claiming self-defense or defense of others or from introducing a “good conduct” or character evidence based on Doolin’s previous role as an emergency medical technician.
Doolin’s lawyer has sought to have the court dismiss a felony charge included in the July indictment, arguing that the statute it is based on is unconstitutionally vague. Prosecutors responded with a motion justifying the charge, and Orenberg filed a reply on Saturday.
In the reply, Orenberg wrote: “Mr. Doolin was swept up under this statute due to the lack of a safeguard resulting from its vagueness. He arrived at the Capitol to exercise his recognized First Amendment protections and believed that Former President Trump had authorized the crowd’s presence. Once there, he was pushed to the front while trying to assist others in the crowd. If not for the vagueness of this statute, Mr. Doolin would have been adequately informed of the potential of violating it.”
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/joshua-doolin-jan-6-capitol-riot-defendant-polk-seeks-trial-delay/10326997002/ | 2022-08-16T12:16:21 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/joshua-doolin-jan-6-capitol-riot-defendant-polk-seeks-trial-delay/10326997002/ |
Lakeland lawyer releases Hillsborough election chief from complaint over 'Zuck bucks'
A Lakeland lawyer has released the Hillsborough County supervisor of elections from a legal complaint filed over the use of private funds for voter-education efforts in the 2020 election.
Hardam Tripathi, the plaintiff, voluntarily dismissed all claims against Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer in a notice filed Friday in Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit. Tripathi’s lawyers filed a complaint in May naming Latimer and Vistra Communications, the company with which Latimer’s office signed a $2.6 million contract to lead a voter-education campaign.
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The contract resulted from a nearly $3 million grant the Hillsborough supervisor’s office received from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a nonprofit largely funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan.
Tripathi’s complaint, filed by lawyers Charles Hardage of Lakeland and Seldon Childers of Gainesville, alleges that the supervisor of elections office and Vistra Communications have failed to produce material he requested under public-records laws.
In the complaint, Tripathi suggested that the Hillsborough elections office sought to promote participation among voters likely to favor Democrats through the campaign carried out by Vistra. Latimer’s office has rejected that assertion.
Tripathi filed the notice of dismissal jointly with the Hillsborough supervisor of elections. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/lakeland-lawyer-hardam-tripathi-releases-hillsborough-election-chief-from-complaint-zuck-bucks/10328634002/ | 2022-08-16T12:16:27 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/lakeland-lawyer-hardam-tripathi-releases-hillsborough-election-chief-from-complaint-zuck-bucks/10328634002/ |
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday morning visiting a high school in New Port Richey.
DeSantis is scheduled to speak around 8:30 a.m. at River Ridge High School. Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz is also expected to join the governor at the school.
Details on what DeSantis may be discussing or announcing have not been released.
Last week, DeSantis said he is looking to recruit military veterans for the classroom, in part to help relieve statewide teacher and school staff shortages.
He signed SB 896, which allows the Department of Education to issue a temporary teaching certificate to specified military servicemembers who meet certain criteria.
Under the Military Veterans Certification Pathway program, veterans would be able to receive a five-year temporary education certificate while they finish their bachelor’s degree if they meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 48 months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge,
- Minimum of 60 college credits with a 2.5-grade point average,
- Passing score on a Florida subject area examination,
- Employment in a Florida school district, including charter schools
- A cleared background screening
Approved veterans would be assigned a mentor teacher for a minimum of two years to support them.
But, the program isn't official yet — the State Board of Education is considering the rule's implementation on Aug. 17.
The governor's push comes as Tampa Bay area students head back to school with hundreds of teaching, administrative and bus driving positions still vacant. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/ron-desantis-manny-diaz-river-ridge-high-school-new-port-richey/67-c795d6f0-97b4-4463-91f4-10b2bcb04736 | 2022-08-16T12:18:53 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/ron-desantis-manny-diaz-river-ridge-high-school-new-port-richey/67-c795d6f0-97b4-4463-91f4-10b2bcb04736 |
INDIANAPOLIS — A man died in a single-car crash on Indianapolis' south side on Monday afternoon, IMPD said.
Just before 3 p.m. on Aug. 15, IMPD officers responded to the 2100 block of Madison Avenue, near East Raymond Street, for a report of a crash. There they located a white Chevy SUV sitting in the center median.
The male driver, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, IMPD said.
Accident investigators determined the SUV was traveling southbound on Madison Avenue in the center lane when an unknown vehicle, traveling southbound in the left lane, suddenly switched lanes in front of the SUV.
The SUV driver then swerved right, striking the curb before overcorrecting and crossing the median and all lanes of traffic, striking a wall and eventually coming to rest in the median, police said.
Madison Avenue was closed in the area Monday afternoon as investigators looked into the cause of the crash. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/man-dead-single-car-crash-on-indys-near-south-side-impd/531-2bff7511-5edf-4ee1-a57c-c2727f76252d | 2022-08-16T12:27:47 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/man-dead-single-car-crash-on-indys-near-south-side-impd/531-2bff7511-5edf-4ee1-a57c-c2727f76252d |
The Northwest Division Neighborhood Police Officer Unit did something they have done for the last six years, and it was something good for hundreds of kids.
"Over the years, many of these kids have gotten to know and recognize us through this initiative. It's about creating positive relationships with police officers and learning that we are here to help,” Corporal Jose Gamez said. “When we're out on patrol, we often run into families in difficult financial situations, and we want to be able to help. Partnering up with Energy Transfer over the past six years with "Share the shoes" campaign has helped thousands of families relieve some of that financial stress."
The department made it happen this year through partnering with Energy Transfer and Sunoco LP to collect and distribute new athletic shoes in under-resourced communities.
More than 520 children received the shoes. It was a donation totaling more than $10,000.
"Building relationships within our community is a very important aspect of our job. Over the past six years, the Share the Shoes campaign has enabled us to bridge the gap and make a tighter bond and connection with the communities we serve," Officer Mike Villanueva with the Northwest Division Neighborhood Police Officer Unit said.
In 2017, the division hosted the first "Share the Shoes" event led by Officer Brian Nolff. Officers said they noticed many children in the areas they patrolled didn’t have proper footwear.
"It's very meaningful to hear the first-hand stories from these officers who witness the disparities that exist in our Dallas neighborhoods and are inspired to make a difference,” Chris Curia, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Energy Transfer said. “Energy Transfer is proud to be a Dallas-based company and support initiatives that help strengthen our local community-especially programs like this that help support the safety of our officers and children by building positive relationships within the communities they serve. We are very grateful for the selfless and often dangerous work that our police officers do, and we're proud to continue our relationship with the Dallas Police Department.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-help-provide-more-than-500-kids-with-new-shoes/3049160/ | 2022-08-16T12:38:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-help-provide-more-than-500-kids-with-new-shoes/3049160/ |
Richardson ISD goes back to class on Tuesday.
You may have heard about the district's controversial plan to ban some students from using cellphones by locking it in a pouch.
At a school board meeting last week, the decision was made to scale back on that plan – but not entirely.
RISD will be using Forest Meadow Junior High as a testing ground this school year for the Yondr pouch.
The pouch company has been selected by the school district as an potential solution to help cut back on distractions in classrooms, disciplinary problems, and cyberbullying that educators and campus administrators have expressed concern about RISD over the years. Yondr also works with concert and comedy venues to create cell-phone free environments. The pouches have been used by other school districts across the country since 2014.
As this pilot rolls out at this one campus, students will be required to turn off and lock up their phones in the pouches. The district said students will carry the pouch with them throughout the day and at dismissal, they can unlock it at designated stations.
The district posted data on the success rates and other details on their website.
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“RISD will track cellphone-related student discipline data and survey classroom teachers at all schools later in the first semester to evaluate the effectiveness and potential expansion of the Yondr pouch system to other schools. FMJH will communicate guidelines and expectations for the pilot to families,” district officials said in a statement posted online.
Originally, the district was going to implement this idea at all campuses. But after a massive outcry from parents and the community during a meeting last week, they decided to test it first at one campus.
“Parent input is an important factor in school district decisions, and we appreciate those who have engaged on this topic,” superintendent Tabitha Branum said in an online statement. “The overwhelming takeaway from the feedback is that parents almost universally agree that cellphones are a distraction for students and a problem in the classroom. I can tell you that our principals and many secondary teachers strongly agree with this as well.”
In the meetings leading up to the pilot program, some principals spoke in support of banning cellphones from secondary schools and shared the effect its having on teachers.
According to the Dallas Morning News, the principal of Richardson High School said almost 90% of the discipline issues they’ve dealt with last year started with a cellphone and that it was wearing teachers down.
On the flip side, parents expressed safety concerns that the pouch could prevent them from communicating with their child during emergency situations.
“Some parents cited concerns with the cost of implementing it districtwide, others cited concerns about being able to reach their student in a potential safety situation, and others questioned whether the program would be effective as some students work to circumvent the pouches,” said Branum. “These are valid and fair questions.”
During this pilot test at Forest Meadow Junior High, the district said parents can still communicate with their kids through email on school-issued laptops. Phones will also be unlocked during emergencies.
While Richardson ISD tries to hammer out a long term solution, it will start enforcing a "cellphone free environment" in hallways and classrooms at all middle school and high schools starting Tuesday.
These changes are the first updates RISD has made to its cellphone policy since 2012.
RISD said parents who choose to provide their child with a cellphone are strongly encouraged to set expectations with their child related to use at school.
It provided resources that parents can consider when setting expectations for their child’s cellphone use. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/richardson-isd-launches-pilot-program-for-cellphone-lock-pouches/3049200/ | 2022-08-16T12:38:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/richardson-isd-launches-pilot-program-for-cellphone-lock-pouches/3049200/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A group of young adults recorded footage of their climb to the top of the Tuscaloosa grain elevator in 2013. Almost a decade later, the structure, considered a hidden highlight of the town by locals, was demolished.
The grain elevator, referred to as a silo by locals, was commissioned in 1970. It has been defunct since the 1980s, but its structure loomed over the Black Warrior River, clearly abandoned and almost 200 feet tall.
Parker Towing Inc., one of the largest family-owned barge lines in the U.S., purchased the property where the grain elevator sat in 2020. The company plans to create a river port facility on the land. To accomplish these plans, the grain elevator had to be removed from the property, and Parker Towing started demolishing the structure on July 19, finishing it the first week of August.
Some commuters may not have noticed the structure’s absence on the skyline as they drive down Hugh Thomas Bridge, but local thrill seekers have.
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In January of 2013, University of Alabama students Jared Downing and Myranda Bennett gathered a group of their friends to film an entry for the Campus Movie Fest, a film festival that showcases independently made short films made by students.
Downing and Bennett’s vision for their entry would be a documentary-style project that showcases young people in Tuscaloosa who climb the abandoned silo.
Downing offered to help with the film’s producing and writing. Despite not being a film major like Bennett, he had made a short film in the past. This would be his first attempt at making a documentary.
Since Downing and Bennett were the ones behind the camera, they needed locals who were familiar with the silo to be their film’s main characters. He said he recruited the short film’s stars from friends he knew who lived in town.
Heather Roach, dubbed “The Newb” in the film’s byline, was a close friend of Downing, who she said was “much more adventurous” than her. She said that he had tried to talk her into climbing the silo numerous times, but the only time she agreed was for the ‘Silo Climb’ project.
“I think I was just convinced that I would regret it if I didn’t, that it would be an experience worth remembering,” Roach said. “Like, if I don’t do this. I may not ever have the opportunity at some point, so I’m going to just go ahead and try it.”
Another friend of Downing’s who joined the experience was Chris Snell, a young man seen wearing a green beanie in the film. He was Downing’s college roommate who had played characters in his previous works and climbed the silo “once or twice” before.
The trio admits the decision to film themselves climbing the silo was dangerous, not only due to the unsafe condition of the structure, but due to local authorities who would routinely patrol the area.
However, members of the group also feel like there is a certain allure that draws young people’s interest in exploring abandoned and prohibited areas.
Downing mentioned having a fascination with abandoned locations during his time living in Tuscaloosa, which included frequent trips to Old Bryce Hospital, the underground tunnel system on UA campus, and a waterworks facility alongside the river that was later demolished as well.
“I was just one of those people that just really got a kick out of that kind of thing,” Downing said. “I would bring other people because it’s like once you go after the first time, you wanna go find other people that haven’t gone up and bring them. It just sort of spreads that way.”
Roach describes herself as a history nerd and said that exploring an abandoned place felt like connecting to the past.
“To me, any place that old, and especially if it’s been abandoned for a long time, it’s got that feeling of like you’re discovering almost a treasure of the past,” Roach said. “It feels like you’re sort of almost time traveling in a way.”
The three adults admitted the demolition of the silo is bittersweet, but an understandable conclusion.
“Whenever I walk by or drive by [the area] and happen to notice it on the skyline, I’m like, ‘Yeah, I remember that. Those were good times,’ Roach said. “So that’s a little piece of like personal history that’s going to not be there to remind me of those memories.”
“It’s a little bit sad. It’s such a hallmark of the skyline, you know, you come across the bridge, you can always see the silo,” Snell said. “But time moves on, it’s like the passing of an age or an era and it’ll just be a memory, which a lot of these things are anyways.”
“It was a piece of what made Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, for teenagers and for college students. I mean, my own mother went up there,” Downing said. “So you hate to see it go down, because it just means that little piece is not there anymore.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/even-my-own-mother-went-up-it-tuscaloosa-grain-elevator-demolished/ | 2022-08-16T12:41:19 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/even-my-own-mother-went-up-it-tuscaloosa-grain-elevator-demolished/ |
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California farmworkers march to urge Newsom to sign voting rights bill: ‘We deserve this law’
Lourdes Cardenas has worked the fields in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 20 years. “I’ve worked in all the crops — grapes, cherries, peaches, nectarines. I’m marching because I want representation and to be respected,” she said. The respect she and other farmworkers seek is not only from their employers, but also from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Cardenas and members of the United Farm Workers (UFW) are supporting a proposed law to make it much more difficult for growers to use workers’ fear against them in unionization votes. Their proposal would extend to farmworkers the right to vote at home instead of in the fields, among other protections.
Cardenas said that change would mean they would “not be intimidated by the bosses because we want a union. If we have to vote in front of them, they intimidate us, make us fear they’ll fire or suspend us.” According to the California Poor People’s Campaign, “AB 2183 would give more choices to farmworkers so they can vote free from intimidation — in secret, whenever and wherever they feel safe.”
California legislators have agreed. Fifty signed on as sponsors of AB 2183, the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, authored by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Santa Cruz). It passed the State Assembly on May 25 by a wide margin, and was sent to the Senate floor on August 11, where its passage is virtually certain.
Newsom, however, has not made a commitment to sign it. A march to gain the governor’s signature began in Delano on August 3. Twenty-six people made a commitment to walk for 24 days up the San Joaquin Valley, all the way to Newsom’s Sacramento office. Each day marchers and supporters cover between 9 and 18 miles. UFW Secretary Treasurer Armando Elenes even counts the steps in a program on his cellphone. On the fifth day it recorded 14,000 paces.
In August, the heat in the San Joaquin Valley is intense. “As we’re walking in temperatures over 100 degrees,” says UFW President Teresa Romero, “I look to my right and I see farmworkers working. That’s what they do every day, day in and day out. They can’t do what we just did. When we get tired we can take a 10-minute break whenever we feel like it.”
Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year. His rejection of the legislative mandate came after the union had campaigned for him in his successful effort to defeat a recall.
Last year, when Romero asked to meet with Newsom to discuss the voting proposal, he refused. In fact, he vetoed that bill the day after a similar march began, asking him to sign it. The union was so outraged it then marched from the swanky French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley wine country, where Newsom had held a controversial fundraiser, to his PlumpJack vineyard.
Once again, “we’re at the last step, which is his signature,” Romero said. “We’re trying to paint a picture for him of what farmworkers go through — the intimidation, the threats, losing their jobs. We asked one worker to make a video about it, and she said, ‘No, I can’t. If my employer sees it he’ll fire me.’ We’re trying to relay that to the governor.”
Lourdes Cardenas described how one grower created that fear. “When I was working in the peaches once, some friends came to work with union leaflets,” she remembers. She helped hand them out. “My foreman said, ‘There’s no more work for you.’ I never was able to work with him again. He wanted to scare the other people in the crew by what he did to me.”
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Lee mas:Miembros, activistas de United Farm Workers piden tener derechos de voto sin 'intimidación'
One of the starkest examples of worker intimidation occurred in 2013, when one of the world’s largest peach and grape growers, Gerawan Farming, was preparing for a vote to get rid of its obligation to negotiate a contract with the United Farm Workers. The company’s effort began by sending foremen and anti-union workers into the orchards and grape rows, demanding that pickers sign a petition against the union. According to a complaint by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), supervisor Sonia Martinez “went row by row and provided the employees in her crew with the signature sheet.”
Supervisors then shut down work entirely, blocked entry to the fields and packing sheds, and handed out the petitions and demanded that workers sign. Agustin Rodriguez, a UFW supporter, told Capital & Main that “they stopped whole crews because of their union activity.
One worker, Jose Dolores, explained, “People were afraid they’d be fired if they supported the union. I heard it all the time. ‘If I do that they’ll fire me.’” According to another UFW supporter, Severino Salas, “Some of the pro-company workers said that if the company had to sign a contract with the union, it would tear out the grapevines or trees. This threat was coming from the foremen, but they would get other workers to say it.”
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On Nov. 5 of that year workers then cast ballots in an election held by the ALRB, in which they had to choose if they were for or against the union. Voting was conducted in the same fields where the intimidation had taken place. When the votes were finally counted, the union lost. Workers no longer had the right to negotiate a union contract.
California’s labor law for farmworkers, the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, prohibits the use of intimidation. Decades of ALRB hearings, however, amply demonstrate that growers’ use of fear to prevent unionization is widespread. Yet the ALRB almost invariably conducts union elections in the growers’ fields, where the fear is often intense.
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Workers’ immigration status can increase the fear. According to UFW President Teresa Romero, “The majority of farmworkers are undocumented. When growers see them coming to vote, workers know there will be repercussions.” She adds that when workers are targeted for their union support, it can affect whole families. “Often wives, husbands, brothers, sisters all work for the same farm,” she explains.
March captain Antonio Cortez says that even if the law goes into effect, the union will have to educate thousands of workers about the new system for voting. The march itself is part of that process. Word spreads as laborers see the marchers passing the fields where they’re working, or hear about it from friends.
Cortez believes that the law can potentially inspire a wave of farmworker elections California hasn’t seen since the 1970s. “I think there are two places with a lot of organizing potential,” he explains. “In crops like the strawberries on the coast, the wages are very low, just the minimum, and workers have no benefits. They have very little to lose there. And in crops like the wine grapes, the wages are higher, but the cost of living in liberal areas like Sonoma County is so high that workers can’t survive.”
The campaign for the law can also lead to greater community support for worker organizing, which would help convince growers to sign contracts when workers win elections. “This march is grassroots organizing,” Romero says. “It’s not about money. It’s not about lobbying. It’s about the people who are marching here today and their rights. It’s about respect.”
“I hope the governor is listening,” Cardenas says. “We deserve this law.” | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/08/15/california-farmworkers-rally-newsom-voting-rights-bill-ab-2183-agricultural-labor-relations/10330393002/ | 2022-08-16T12:47:51 | 0 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/08/15/california-farmworkers-rally-newsom-voting-rights-bill-ab-2183-agricultural-labor-relations/10330393002/ |
LAPORTE — A 42-year-old man being booked into the county jail attempted to swallow a bag methamphetamine that was found hidden inside his anal cavity, according to county police.
LaPorte County police said they picked up Michael J. Bowen Friday evening after receiving a call about suspicious activity in the 5000 North block of Ind. 39.
It was discovered that Bowen was wanted by sheriff's department and LaPorte police, at which time he was taken to the county jail, according to a press release.
During processing at the jail, an officer noticed a string near Bowen's groin area, police said.
"Bowen was provided with instructions, however, he proceeded to remove a black bag from his anal cavity and attempted to ingest it," county police said. "The black bag was recovered by jail deputies and later found to contain methamphetamine."
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Bowen is now charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine on top of pending cases involving theft and drug charges, records show.
He is being held without bond at the county jail.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Jerry Arndt
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Arresting Agency: Long Beach Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 61
Residence: Michigan City, IN
John Lenoir
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 58
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jose Thomas
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender; Theft
Class: Felonies
Age: 48
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Christopher Redden
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Keith Lutz
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Fraud
Class: Felony
Age: 38
Residence: Marion, IN
Laquita Wilson
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 28
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Michael Ramp
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Habitual Traffic Offender; OWI
Class: Felonies
Age: 41
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Philip Seger
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Arresting Agency: Kingsford Heights Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; OWI
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 57
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Dale Reptik
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 53
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Matthew Chambers
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 26
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Robert Jordan
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 38
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Matthew Avery
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 26
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Robert Kelly
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury; Kidnapping; Aggravated Battery; Battery; Failure to Appear
Class: Felonies
Age: 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Michael Corban
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 48
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jennifer Olsen
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Neglect of a Dependent
Class: Felony
Age: 39
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Lakesha Jones
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery Against a Public Safety Officer; Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 25
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Loretta Sanders
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 50
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jacob Foldenauer
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 33
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Maureen Greve
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 53
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Bradley Jervis
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Jerrod Bratcher
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Arresting Agency: Kingsford Heights Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; OWI
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 40
Residence: Union Mills, IN
Grecian Fleming-Davis
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 46
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Nicholas Lemons
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Unlawful Possession of Syringe; Possession of a Narcotic Drug
Class: Felonies
Age: 28
Residence: Union Mills, IN
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ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s Tuesday, August 16, and here’s the latest edition of Your Florida Daily.
Florida Police Officer Shot
A Miami-Dade police officer is fighting for life after being shot Monday night. Police say the officer was responding to a burglary call in a neighborhood when there was a car chase and a shootout.
The suspect was killed and the officer was rushed to the hospital.
Local TV news video showed a line of police cars outside the trauma center where the officer was being treated. Police have not released the name of the officer or the suspect.
Accidental Drug Bust
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested a teen who accidentally called a county commissioner to try to sell drugs.
Commission Chair Joe Mullins tells News 6 he got the call Sunday night. As someone who recovered from cocaine and alcohol for 10 years, Mullins said he knew what was happening.
“The guy said, ‘Hey, do you still need what you needed the other day?’ And I went, ‘What are you talking about?’ And it really threw me off,” Mullins told News 6. “I said, ‘I think you have the wrong number.’ He said, ‘You don’t need the 8 ball?’”
Deputies asked Mullins to set up a fake drug deal. Investigators say 18-year-old Jack Fisher showed up, expecting to sell cocaine but instead met detectives.
The sheriff’s office also said the teen did not have cocaine but actually 3.17 grams of fentanyl.
Ground Stop In Paradise
Flights in and out of Key West came to a halt Monday afternoon when the island’s airport shut down its only runway due to an “asphalt failure.”
Crews spent the night repairing the tarmac. As some travelers may already know, crossing the tarmac is the only way to get on or off a plane in Key West. But that could soon change.
Monroe County leaders are planning an $80 million expansion that will add glass jetways that connect the plane to the airport.
A Completely Random Florida Fact
Yeehaw Junction. It’s located where the Florida Turnpike meets U.S. 441 in middle-of-nowhere Osceola County.
In 2002, the Pentagon revealed Yeehaw Junction was a secret test site for biological warfare. Yes, you read that right.
In 1968, during the height of the Cold War, wheat rust was sprayed over fields four times in hopes of developing a fungus strong enough to kill wheat crops of an enemy during warfare.
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Plain Township teacher turns balloon decor hobby into side business
PLAIN TWP. – A teacher at Avondale Elementary wanted to experiment with balloon creations to cheer up her students. Now, she has her own business.
Abby Messner, of Plain Township, is the owner of Inspired Balloon Designs, a custom balloon decor company in Canton. She balances her passion for balloon design with her full-time job teaching the third and fourth grades within the Plain Local School District.
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced classrooms online in spring 2020 and kept people indoors throughout most of that year, Messner began thinking of ways to make her students smile when they returned to in-person learning. In her search, she turned to YouTube.
After falling down a balloon "rabbit hole," as she described it, she ran to a local store to purchase some supplies. She tried creating a simple design and found she took naturally to balloon decorating.
"I was like, 'Oh, that was easy. I can do this,'" Messner said. "So then gradually I found more videos and more networks of people and started researching and learning."
Once back in school, Messner began creating balloon animals and other designs for students' birthdays. She allowed students to request what they wanted and worked tirelessly to make it happen.
It was an instant success.
"They look forward to it when it's their birthday," Messner said. "It's really funny because I'll have kids in the hallway sometimes go, 'I want to be in your class next year so I can get a balloon for my birthday,' and that makes me feel good."
Teachers love balloons, too
Messner hasn't reserved her creations just for her students. She's created balloon displays for some of her coworkers, too.
Lori Eckelberry, a teacher at Avondale and founder of a grant-funding nonprofit called Katie's Kids, enlisted Messner's talents for a recent fundraising golf outing at Paradise Lakes Country Club in Suffield. For the past two years, Messner has provided the nonprofit with her work for free.
"It's just really neat to have," Eckelberry said. "What I love about it is it gives our outing that extra touch. I think our audience is pretty special in itself, but it just adds that one more touch to it where people are coming together and having fun."
Eckelberry said Messner's creations have been extremely popular at the outings and have helped a lot in bringing awareness to Katie's Kids' mission. She said she often sees people posting on social media about Messner's balloon designs.
Turning passion into profit
As her balloon creations gained widespread popularity, Messner began to consider the money-making possibilities of her newfound passion.
She launched Inspired Balloon Designs in fall 2020 and found most of her initial clients through friends.
One of those friends is Kristin Selby, of North Canton, who has ordered balloon gifts from Messner multiple times. She bought her nieces balloon decorations for holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween, and her nieces love Messner's balloon creations, Selby said.
Having grown up with Messner, Selby said she's not at all surprised Messner turned her talents into a viable business.
"She definitely has an entrepreneurial spirit, she's got that entrepreneurship bug," Selby said. "She's really good at what she does with it. She loves doing it and she cares about all her clients. I've just seen a different side of her from mom and friend and teacher Abby to businesswoman Abby."
Selby added that Messner is always trying to think of new ideas and different ways to create balloon designs.
In mid-July, Messner traveled to Orlando, Florida, for a week to collaborate with 300 balloon creators on a "Balloon Wonderland." The wonderland featured half a million balloons organized to resemble many different creations.
Teaching is top priority
During the school year, Messner's ability to focus on balloon decor diminishes, she said. This fall, she plans on booking one weekend per month to work on her small business because she'll be juggling other responsibilities, like working full time and raising her three kids with her husband.
If she wanted to, Messner could run her business full time. She said she's aware of other balloon artists who make profits of six figures or more from their businesses, and though her operation is relatively small, she could see it has potential.
However, she doesn't want to. She started creating balloon art as a side gig, and she wants it to remain that way.
"My colleagues will ask me that all the time at school. They're like, 'Are you going to quit your job and do balloons full-time?'" she said. "And I'm like, 'No, I love my job, I love the kids.'"
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Carp Lake, Top of Michigan Trails Council dedicate commemorative bench
CARP LAKE — Members of a longtime Carp Lake family and local elected officials, along with representatives of the Top of Michigan Trails Council (TOMTC), dedicated a commemorative bench and a sign detailing Carp Lake’s history last month.
The sign and bench are located in Carp Lake on the North Western State Trail at its intersection with Gill Road. The dedication took place July 20 with about 20 people in attendance.
The bench is provided by the family of Carp Lake native Andy Hayes, who is also a TOMTC board member. He said he worked with TOMTC and Michigan DNR to find an appropriate location for the sign, which memorializes his cousin, George Hayes.
“George Hayes, grandson of RG and Lottie Hayes, was born and raised in Carp Lake and lived his entire life there, until recent years when he lived in Mackinaw City,” Hayes said. “He died of Covid at age 85, and family members felt that this sign would recognize and honor Carp Lake’s rich history, as well as other families that have multi-generational ties to the area.”
Hayes, whose family funded the bench and sign, said his family’s Carp Lake roots date back to the early 20th century.
“RG Hayes and his wife, Lottie Keiser Hayes, moved to Carp Lake in the early 1900s,” Hayes said. “RG was a teacher, well driller and served as postmaster of the Carp Lake post office from 1913 to 1948. Together they had nine children, all born at the house in Carp Lake. The original post office building still stands and is connected to the family homestead. Although no longer used as a post office, the inside still has the original post office boxes, service window, etc.”
Jim Conboy, another TOMTC board member who attended the dedication, said such benches and historical signage improve trails.
“Historic and cultural markers along trails greatly add to the trail experience,” Conboy said. “Many communities located on the trail system have great stories to tell. We encourage any community or group with an interest in these things to contact the Trails Council and we can help them develop signage and other amenities such as benches and shelters. This also involves coordinating with the DNR which we are glad to do."
The Top of Michigan Trails Council stewards over 325 miles of trails in eight counties, including the Little Traverse Wheelway. To learn more, visit www.trailscouncil.org. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/carp-lake-top-michigan-trails-council-dedicate-commemorative-bench/10332503002/ | 2022-08-16T13:09:16 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/carp-lake-top-michigan-trails-council-dedicate-commemorative-bench/10332503002/ |
Police are asking the public for help in locating a 67-year-old missing woman they say was last seen Sunday at her residence.
Joanne Black was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. inside her Hunters Point, Queens residence on Hunter Street, according to the NYPD.
Police describe her as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds. She is also described as having dark complexion and brown eyes.
Joanne Black was last seen wearing a red and white blouse, blue jeans, dark sneakers and a black wig.
The circumstances surrounding her being reported missing were not immediately clear.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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Updated 9:15 a.m.
GREENSBORO — Police have identified the victim in Monday's shooting as a 32-year-old woman.
Ivanna Wilkes was found fatally shot when officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. to the 2200 block of Obrien Street, police said today in a news release.
GREENSBORO — Police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday night on Obrien Street.
Officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. Monday to the 2200 block of Obrien Street for a report of a shooting, police said in a news release. Officers found one person dead from a gunshot, police said.
Police said they had no suspect information and no further information was available.
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Man wanted for questioning in death of Pickford woman, 42
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
A man from the Sault Ste. Marie area is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a 42-year-old woman.
Michigan State Police said they are looking for Jared Woodgate, 49.
Troopers were called at about 10 p.m. Sunday to a residence in the 4200 block of Clauss Row in Pickford for a report of a death. They arrived and found the victim at the location.
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BERWICK, Pa. — Messages of hope, concern, and affection are written on a poster at a memorial for the victims of this weekend's tragedy in Berwick.
Sophia Krupsha works nearby and felt compelled to stop by and write something.
"We're a strong community. This community always comes together. I mean, it had a fundraiser for the fire victims. We support and we love each other, and no matter what, we're going to get through this."
Krupsha says she wasn't here on Saturday but had planned on it, and it's causing a mixture of emotions.
"I try to attend all the local events I can to come out and support everybody, but I couldn't this time, and it feels like chance that I didn't come, and that's so unfortunate. It's fortunate but also unfortunate. I feel lucky, but I really wish this didn't happen to anybody."
One person died, and 17 were injured when a man drove a car through a fundraiser at the restaurant on Saturday.
15 of the injured were taken to area hospitals. As of Monday, 4 of the 12 victims taken to Geisinger Medical Center Danville remain in critical condition, 3 remain in fair condition and 5 patients have been treated and released. 1 patient was treated and released from Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and 2 patients were treated and released from Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Adrian Sura Reyes, 24, drove through the event on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen others, according to state police.
For Sohpia, it's hard to think about what those victims and their families are facing.
"For the families involved, then all of the trouble they're going to have to go through with medical costs, and God forbid, funeral costs and everything, and also dealing with it myself that I could have been here and been one of the people hurt. It's just difficult."
To help ease some of the burden, many are hosting fundraisers online for people who were injured Saturday night. Some of the victims are related to the victims of the deadly house fire in Nescopeck earlier this month.
"We have a community that will come together and support each other through this with or without having an answer as to why."
Benefits for those affected are being set up.
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DAUPHIN, Dauphin County — It’s been a long ten months for the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society.
Last October, a fire ripped through the historic Old Dauphin School House, the group’s home and museum filled with decades worth of artifacts.
“I was warned it would not be pretty and of course, it wasn’t," said Kathy Fisher, the museum and library manager of the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society.
“Everybody in Dauphin knew the old school house," said Julie Carr, the group's fundraising chair. "We have parents and grandparents who went there, so it hit really close to home.”
Almost everything, except for a few boxes, was lost.
“We lost a wedding gown, all of our military uniforms, things that just can’t be replaced," said Fisher. "It was very hard to accept it because the history was so important to us.”
Since then, members have been hard at work trying to piece together and preserve the documents that are left.
“You can’t just re-copy it because it’s [covered with] mildew, moldy, black, but it gives us a place to start [so] that we can do the research again," added Fisher.
They’ve also been searching for a new home and raising money for when the right place comes along.
"We did a restaurant night at Hardee’s, we did a big yard sale in June that raised about $3,000, and we are now planning for the Gala," said Carr.
Members say the community has responded with an outpouring of support, donating money and new artifacts.
"I know it's going to be hard for us to completely recover and we'll have a museum again, it will not be the same but it can still be good again," said Fisher.
She says it's a promising sign of a historic comeback.
“Move on from the ashes to something good again.”
Next month’s Heritage Day Gala will be the society’s biggest fundraiser to date.
It's being hosted on September 17 by Frank and Barb Pinto of The Peter Allen House in Dauphin.
The event will feature several high-end auction items, including a Dauphin County commemorative Henry rifle.
Tickets are now on sale.
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BERWICK, Pa. — On Monday, members of the Berwick Fire Department hosed off the debris left behind after Saturday's violent incident outside the Intoxicology Department restaurant and bar.
But Chief Gene Boone says the pain and the damage that was caused won't be as easy to wash away.
"It's going to take a while for a lot of people," said Chief Boone. "The community as well; the community is hurting. They were already hurting. Its benefit was to support the victims from the fire and then having this happen. You know, it's just hard to put into words how to try to heal from one thing and then something back to back."
Crews responded just after 6 p.m. when Adrian Sura Reyes, 24, drove through the event on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen others, according to state police.
"When that pager went off and the call went out for mass casualty, it's something that we have never dealt with. And until we got here, we had no idea what we were looking at," the chief recalled. "Certainly, when you get those calls, you always figure the worst and hope for the best, and in this case, upon arrival, I mean everybody just jumped into action immediately. We had a lot of bystanders that were nurses, paramedics that just jumped in."
One of those bystanders was Janelle Surkin, a former EMT who works at the Berwick YMCA.
"In the parking lot, there were victims in just about every region of this parking lot. They weren't concentrated in one area. They were in varying states," Surkin said. "Some were critical."
Surkin says she's having a hard time processing it all.
"I'm a part-time preacher and I preached at a little church yesterday, and it was hard for me to actually preach with any joy or anything like that because I'm kind of filled with a lot of bitterness towards this individual, and I want to try to understand why he did it."
The chief says there are resources available for first responders feeling the same way.
"We have some counseling, stress counseling set up for those who want to take advantage of it."
If you are a first responder who was there on Saturday and you are interested in learning more about those counseling opportunities, contact the Berwick Fire Department at 570-520-4535.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Authorities have confirmed that a man was wounded in a shooting during an annual 10-day music festival in eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Spectators scrambled for safety after a gunshot was reported just before Bethlehem's Musikfest entertainment was to end for the night at 11 p.m. Saturday. The festival was shut down for the night as a precaution and resumed at noon Sunday.
Police said Monday that a 20-year-old man was wounded in the abdomen and was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Police said their investigation so far indicates that it was what they called “an isolated incident between two individuals."
LehighValleyLive.com reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Philadelphia office, which has agents at the festival every year to support city police, is assisting with the investigation.
Musikfest security was beefed up after two shootings in four days during the festival in 2014, one of which wounded a 17-year-old blocks away at closing time following an argument between two groups of teens. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/shooting-at-musikfest-music-festival-bethlehem/521-901bda98-663d-4e28-b503-8cdbe4298dd4 | 2022-08-16T13:29:20 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/shooting-at-musikfest-music-festival-bethlehem/521-901bda98-663d-4e28-b503-8cdbe4298dd4 |
BERWICK, Pa. — Over the last two weeks, communities in Columbia and Luzerne Counties have been united in grief after a series of shocking events.
Here is a timeline of the events that have taken place:
TIMELINE:
August 5
Ten people died when fire destroyed a home in Nescopeck, Luzerne County, early Friday morning.
Seven adults and three children were killed. Many were members of the same family. Their ages ranged from 5 to 79.
Relatives of the victims were among firefighters called to fight the blaze.
August 6
Community organizations and businesses organized fundraisers to help the families and those affected by the deadly fire.
August 7
The Luzerne County coroner confirmed that the victims of the fire died from smoke inhalation.
August 13
- Intoxicology Department bar and restaurant in Berwick organized a fundraiser for fire victims beginning at noon on Saturday in their outdoor space.
- After 6 p.m. on Saturday, Adrian Sura Reyes drove his car into the crowd gathered at the restaurant, leaving one person dead and 17 injured, according to state police. Sura Reyes then drove away from the scene. The victim was identified as 50-year-old Rebecca Reese of Wilkes-Barre.
- Of the 17 injured, 15 were taken to area hospitals.
- After 6:30 p.m., Sura Reyes was arrested at a home on Ridgewood Avenue in Nescopeck. Troopers believe he hit his mother, Rosa Reyes, 56, with his car and beat her with a hammer.
- At 7:30 p.m., Rosa Reyes was declared dead by the coroner's office. Her death was ruled a homicide from multiple traumatic injuries.
August 14
Adrian Sura Reyes was charged early Sunday with two counts of criminal homicide and is locked up in Columbia County.
"I didn't ram them," Sura Reyes told troopers, "I just ran them over."
He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Monday, August 29.
August 15
Once again, people in the area are beginning to organize help for victims.
As of Monday, 4 of the 12 victims taken to Geisinger Medical Center Danville remain in critical condition, 3 remain in fair condition and 5 patients have been treated and released. 1 patient was treated and released from Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and 2 patients were treated and released from Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
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Andrew Morse is leaving his senior leadership position in the University of Northern Iowa administration. This picture was taken for a story on Morse in 2020, when he was named one of The Courier's 20 Under 40 honorees.
CEDAR FALLS — Andrew Morse is departing from his role with the University of Northern Iowa’s senior leadership team to serve as chief of staff at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash.
His last day at UNI will be Wednesday, and he will begin his new position Sept. 1.
The 2009 UNI graduate returned to Cedar Falls in 2017 to serve as assistant to the president for board and governmental relations before being promoted to chief of staff by President Mark Nook. After earning his bachelor’s degree at UNI, Morse received masters and doctorate degrees in higher education administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
“Andrew has had a phenomenal impact on UNI as a student leader and in his leadership role in the president’s office,” Nook said in a news release. “His work in federal relations helped garner important funding to support small and medium-sized manufacturers and STAR4D military painter training. He played a pivotal role in developing language that resulted in the Educators for America bill and helped build a relationship with the Meskwaki Nation that led to our Mission Stewardship Statement.
“The position at CWU is an excellent opportunity for Andrew to take the next step in his career,” he noted. “We are sad to see him go and, at the same time, excited to see his career continue to grow with this opportunity.”
As a member of the executive leadership team for President Jim Wohlpart at Central Washington, Morse will lead community, state and federal government relations. Additionally, as appointed by the university’s board of trustees, he will serve as its secretary, coordinating board communications and board appointments in collaboration with the office of the governor.
Wohlpart is UNI’s former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
'Small family farms are nearly extinct, and a lot of us have shared experiences that draw us closer to those roots. We need to share our stories of faith, family and life on the farm.'
The University of Northern Iowa is making education more accessible for members of the Meskwaki Nation while working with the tribe on a land stewardship statement.
University of Northern Iowa, Ohio's Youngstown State University and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining are partnering on the effort.
Andrew Morse completed his education at the University of Northern Iowa and then left the Cedar Valley. But, thanks to a job at UNI, he's found a home here again.
Andrew Morse is leaving his senior leadership position in the University of Northern Iowa administration. This picture was taken for a story on Morse in 2020, when he was named one of The Courier's 20 Under 40 honorees. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/uni-presidents-chief-of-staff-leaving-for-central-washington-university-position/article_c57ae877-d275-56eb-b60e-6402c12abcf6.html | 2022-08-16T13:31:21 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/uni-presidents-chief-of-staff-leaving-for-central-washington-university-position/article_c57ae877-d275-56eb-b60e-6402c12abcf6.html |
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WATERLOO — Bob and Betty Hellman are bringing their passion for youth athletics and love of Waterloo together through the establishment of the Hellman Family Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation.
Their fund will benefit youth athletics, including facilities, throughout the city to ensure future generations have thriving programs to enjoy.
“Our wish is that this fund will provide the boys and girls in the Cedar Valley the opportunity to play sports and to learn from teamwork,” Betty Hellman said in a news release.
Youth athletics, especially baseball, has been a lifelong interest for Bob Hellman. Growing up on the east side of Waterloo near the current location of Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence, he has many fond memories of playing little league baseball in the community.
“Having been involved with little league baseball from its inception in 1947 and experiencing the great times this sport provided, we are pleased to be supporters in any way we can to help young men and women experience the thrills I did many years ago,” Bob Hellman said.
After a successful career as founder and chairman of Hellman, a Waterloo advertising agency, he wanted to give back to the game he loves. An opportunity arose to build a ball field at Cunningham School. The completion of Hellman Field sparked excitement in the community and he was inspired to develop high-quality ballparks in other needed areas.
He founded Build Our Ballpark, an organization that builds and refurbishes baseball and softball fields in largely low-income neighborhoods. In the 14 years since it was established, Build Our Ballpark has built or restored 59 playing fields in 13 communities and three states – 18 of which are in Waterloo.
Learn more about the Waterloo Community Foundation by calling (319) 883-6022 or going online to wloocommunityfoundation.org .
Photos: 2022 UNI Football Media Day
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Deion and Vance McShane pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Quarterback Theo Day poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Teammates egg on linebacker Spencer Cuvelierposes as he posees for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Quarterbacks Theo Day and Matt Morrissey pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Benny Sapp III and his father Benny Sapp Jr. pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Linebacker Spencer Cuvelier poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Head Coach Mark Farley speaks during a press conference during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Benny Sapp poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Offensive lineman Tristan Roper poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Players pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Benny Sapp poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Players goof around and pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Offensive lineman Tristan Roper poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Teammates egg on linebacker Spencer Cuvelierposes as he posees for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Linebacker Bryce Flater poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Quarterback Matt Morrissey poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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The new University of Northern Iowa football team meeting room overlooking the UNI-Dome.
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Defensive lineman Devin Rice poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Offensive lineman Matthew Vanderslice poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Offensive lineman Nick Ellis poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Korby Sander poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive lineman Caden Houghtelling poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Linebacker Spencer Cuvelier poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Takulve Williams poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Placekicker Matthew Cook poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Defensive back Benny Sapp III and his father Benny Sapp Jr. pose for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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The new University of Northern Iowa football team meeting room overlooking the UNI-Dome.
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Wide receiver Quan Hampton poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Quarterback Matt Morrissey poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Head Coach Mark Farley speaks during a press conference during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Offensive lineman Matthew Vanderslice poses for a photo during University of Northern Iowa football media day at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.
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Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 9,421 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 3,130 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 10,662 cfs
Snake River at Milner 1,490 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 189 cfs
Jackson Lake is 37% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 43% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 17% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 33% of capacity.
As of August 15. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_4ae535c6-1caa-11ed-b820-6bb98c05dae8.html | 2022-08-16T13:35:53 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_4ae535c6-1caa-11ed-b820-6bb98c05dae8.html |
OCEAN CITY — For now, those who want to address City Council must be in the room when it happens. When the council meets, that is.
Earlier this year, the city discontinued its practice of holding meetings in person and over the remote meeting platform Zoom, a practice that grew out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some residents want to see remote meetings continue, and some attended the Thursday council meeting to make the point in person.
“I don’t think this issue should be up to you,” said resident Suzanne Hornick, who regularly commented remotely at meetings before the change. She also took issue with a comment from City Council President Peter Madden suggesting that the platform was used by a few “usual suspects.”
In 2020, Ocean City Council went to entirely remote meetings, as did governments and organizations throughout the country. For a while, the seven members of City Council were in the same room, each at least six feet apart, while residents were remote, as allowed under emergency measures enacted in New Jersey.
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In July, City Council ended the remote option.
Meetings are still recorded on video, and those recordings are posted to YouTube with links on the city’s website, along with agendas and the packets of resolutions and ordinances supplied to council members.
As mentioned by city officials Thursday, residents can also call members of council, email them or send comments by mail, and can attend meetings in person.
At the meeting, Madden did not state that the option to participate remotely would never return.
“No one is saying ‘absolutely no’ to Zoom. We’re looking at what our options are,” he said.
But he said the city must balance access with efficiency. He suggested city government should not be binge-worthy.
“As we go into this whole debate about Zoom, this is a business meeting. It’s not a made-for-TV soap opera. We’re not trying to air it so people will watch non-stop,” Madden said.
Some of the residents calling for remote meetings suggested expanding the option to include the city Planning Board and Zoning Board. Madden said those boards are operated separate from city government, and are official hearings that may be challenged on appeal. He said the remote meeting format may not be a good fit.
At previous meetings, council members supported the potential resumption of hybrid meetings, with remote and in-person options. Council members Jody Levchuk and Karen Bergman argued that the more public participation, the better. Neither commented on Thursday.
The decision is up to council, city administrator George Savastano said at the meeting. But he said council runs good meetings and offers multiple options for the public to let their opinions be known.
“Your job is to listen to the people, but you don’t just listen to them here,” he said.
According to Savastano, the administration reached out to 21 communities in the area that began remote meetings in 2020. Of those, three still have an option for remote comment, while 18 ended the practice.
“Zoom was necessary during the pandemic,” he said. “In my view, it’s more harmful than helpful.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-has-not-decided-to-reinstate-remote-meetings/article_7dc20bb4-1cd1-11ed-852c-5b6060f14867.html | 2022-08-16T13:36:57 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-has-not-decided-to-reinstate-remote-meetings/article_7dc20bb4-1cd1-11ed-852c-5b6060f14867.html |
SEA ISLE CITY — Saint Joseph Catholic Church on Monday celebrated a Wedding of the Sea in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.
The celebration began at 4 p.m. with a special Mass in honor of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary inside the parish church at 43rd Street and Landis Avenue.
Participants formed a procession from the church to the 44th Street beach, where Father Perry Cherubini, the parish pastor, and Deacon Joseph Murphy were expected to lead a brief ceremony to bless the ocean, after which lifeguards from the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol rowed flowers beyond the breakers and set them adrift at sea.
The ceremony was followed by a Blessing of the Sea Festival at the parish auditorium, 44th Street and Central Avenue, where festivalgoers enjoyed food, games, children’s activities, music and gift basket auctions. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/sea-isle-church-hosts-wedding-of-the-sea-ocean-blessing-and-festival/article_c8fb4be0-1cea-11ed-b501-eb0992b4c01d.html | 2022-08-16T13:36:58 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/sea-isle-church-hosts-wedding-of-the-sea-ocean-blessing-and-festival/article_c8fb4be0-1cea-11ed-b501-eb0992b4c01d.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — The roughly three-week detour on Bargaintown and Fire roads has been pushed back until next Monday after South Jersey Gas delayed utility work.
The detour was originally expected to begin Tuesday, Atlantic County officials said.
The detour will affect the southbound lanes of both roads between Mill and Zion roads from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Northbound traffic will continue flowing as usual, officials said.
Southbound drivers should plan their travel accordingly, officials said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/utility-work-planned-detour-in-egg-harbor-township-is-delayed/article_cda4643c-1d63-11ed-a145-ff8e558b072a.html | 2022-08-16T13:37:00 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/utility-work-planned-detour-in-egg-harbor-township-is-delayed/article_cda4643c-1d63-11ed-a145-ff8e558b072a.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — The chief communications officer for the Hillsborough County state attorney's office says she was "unlawfully" fired from her job one week after Andrew Warren was suspended from his position as state attorney by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a release.
Melanie Snow-Waxler alleges that soon after Susan Lopez, DeSantis' appointee for acting state attorney for the 13th judicial district, assumed the position, she was told to report to Fred Piccolo, who used to serve as DeSantis' communication director.
Once that happened, Snow-Waxler said she was told she couldn't send communications, interact with media, or attend meetings without being expressly told to do so.
The release said on Aug. 12 Snow-Waxler was told she could resign and receive pay through the end of the month; however if she didn't resign she would be fired immediately.
The release stated in part, "this illegal firing is part of a troubling pattern of retaliation."
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“I had only begun my job with the State Attorney’s Office in May. This was an exciting opportunity for me as I have always believed in criminal justice reform," Snow-Waxler said in a statement. "My goal was ensuring that the residents of Hillsborough County received timely, truthful information about the actions of the State Attorney to keep our community safe and pursue justice. I will continue to provide truthful information to the public. I will fight for justice.”
10 Tampa Bay has reached out to the governor's office for comment. We are waiting to hear back.
Warren, who was elected twice as a Democratic state attorney for Florida's 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, was suspended on Aug. 4 for what DeSantis described as a "neglect of duty."
Warren, speaking to 10 Tampa Bay's Eric Glasser, said he plans to fight his suspension in court and, if necessary, in the Florida Senate. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/melanie-snow-waxler-fired-andrew-warren-hillsborough-county-state-attorney/67-4728febc-43fe-4be4-8252-4457a56434e6 | 2022-08-16T13:51:04 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/melanie-snow-waxler-fired-andrew-warren-hillsborough-county-state-attorney/67-4728febc-43fe-4be4-8252-4457a56434e6 |
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Deputies arrested an East Lake High School student accused of sending a threatening message about a shooting and bomb detonation, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
The 15-year-old was charged with written threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting, the agency said in a news release.
Law enforcement arrested the teen just after 11 p.m. Monday after another student who received the message reportedly posted a screenshot of it on Snapchat. Authorities then were told of the threat from 911 calls, the FortifyFL mobile app and other messages.
The 15-year-old admitted to deputies who went to the teen's house that they sent the message but said it was a joke, the sheriff's office said.
"Deputies confirmed [the teen] does not have access to any firearms or explosive devices and do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the school," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
Anyone with information about any threats is asked to call the sheriff's office at 727-582-6200 or use the FortifyFL app. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/east-lake-high-school-student-arrested-threatening-message/67-a22698a1-a5c8-461d-9631-c37ea6782fad | 2022-08-16T13:51:10 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/east-lake-high-school-student-arrested-threatening-message/67-a22698a1-a5c8-461d-9631-c37ea6782fad |
DALLAS — American Airlines flights could be getting faster. It just might take a while.
The Fort Worth-based company on Tuesday announced it has agreed to purchase up to 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft, with an option to buy an additional 40.
The Overture is expected to fly twice as fast as today's commercial aircraft, over water. The examples American Airlines included were flights from Miami to London in under five hours and Los Angeles to Honolulu in three.
The only catch: You'll have to wait.
The Overture isn't expected to be passenger-ready until 2029. Boom Supersonic in July released the final design for the Overture, and production is expected to be completed by 2025.
American has paid a non-refundable deposit on 20 Overture aircraft, according to its announcement Tuesday. The airline's agreement with Boom Supersonic incudes the option buy an additional 40 Overture aircraft.
Boom Supersonice has previously reported commercial orders with United Airlines and Japan Airlines, for a total of 70 aircraft.
The Overture is expected to hold 65-80 passengers and have a range of 4,250 nautical miles. The aircraft will have four wing-mounted engines that can power the plane up to speeds of Mach 1.7 over water and just under Mach 1 over land.
The aircraft is also expected to have a noise reduction system on takeoff.
“Aviation has not seen a giant leap in decades. Overture is revolutionary in its design, and it will fundamentally change how we think about distance,” Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said in a company press release last month.
In the short-term, American is juggling shifting flight schedules. The airline is cutting 16% of flights from its schedule in November, amounting to about 31,000 flights total, according to a CNN report. The November cutbacks follow cuts of 2% for September and October. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/aviation-american-airlines-orders-up-to-20-boom-supersonic-overture-aircraft-heres-what-theyll-feature/287-4cfae1e3-9d6a-45e7-9fe6-d9b5a2ed6817 | 2022-08-16T13:54:38 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/aviation-american-airlines-orders-up-to-20-boom-supersonic-overture-aircraft-heres-what-theyll-feature/287-4cfae1e3-9d6a-45e7-9fe6-d9b5a2ed6817 |
11 Richmond-area breweries took home a total of 18 awards at the 2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup.
The awards were announced earlier this month at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery’s West Creek location during a ceremony put on by the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild.
This was the 10th anniversary of the Virginia Craft Beer Cup with a record 106 breweries entering 396 beers in 33 different categories.
“Wow, what a great competition,” Charlie Harr, head judge, said in a statement. “It was clearly evident in the tight race that every brewery is extremely dedicated to the craft and their dedication is inspiring. This year’s competition proves Virginia has some of the best craft brewers in the nation.”
Richbrau Brewing Company took home first place in American lagers for its Richbrau Lager, as well as first place for mixed fermentation for its Passionfruit Guava King of Strays Sour Ale and second place for spice for its Edgar Imperial Coffee Stout.
Newcomers like Crazy Rooster in Midlothian made a strong showing with first place for saison for its Touche De Gris and Three Leg Run in Chester took home third place for brown ale for its Paper Boy Brown Ale.
Benchtop Brewing, based in Norfolk with a Richmond tasting room, also took home three awards, including first place in the experimental category for Trial of Dmitri, second place in the experimental category for Rice Cubed and second place for specialty IPA for Blanc Water.
Here’s the full list of Richmond-area breweries and awards:
Richbrau Brewing Company
First place in American lager for its Richbrau Lager
First place for mixed fermentation for its Passionfruit Guava King of Strays Sour Ale
Second place for vegetable/spice for its Edgar Imperial Coffee Stout
Three Notch’d Brewing Company, Charlottesville based brewery with a tasting room and restaurant in Richmond
First place for hazy IPA for its King of Clouds Juicy IPA
Strangeways Brewing Company
First place for European sour for its Uberlin
Benchtop Brewing, based in Norfolk with a Manchester taproom
First place in the experimental category for Trial of Dmitri
Second place in the experimental category for Rice Cubed
Second place for specialty IPA for Blanc Water
Crazy Rooster Brewing Company (Midlothian)
First place for saison for its Touche De Gris
Bingo Beer Company
Second place for amber lagers for its Costa Chica
Dancing Kilt Brewery (Chester)
Second place in British bitters for its Bitter Duergar Ale
Stone Brewing, San Diego-based with a Richmond location
Second place for international lager for Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager
Third place for the smoke category for Stone Smokin’ with The Gnomies
Fine Creek Brewing Company (Powhatan)
Second place in mixed fermentation for Biere De Coupage
Third place in mixed fermentation for Barrel Aged Golden Sour
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Second place for pale European lagers for Hardwood Fighting Hokies Lager
Third place for the wood category for Hardywood Gingerbread Barleywine
Three Leg Run (Chester)
Third place for brown ale for its Paper Boy Brown Ale
No “best of” lists. No social media buzz. Rustika remains all but forgotten among the chattering classes. Which is a shame because what recent visits there have also confirmed: it’s a place worth remembering. | https://richmond.com/business/local/11-richmond-area-breweries-won-18-awards-at-2022-virginia-craft-beer-cup/article_9906cd11-6fdf-510d-b614-7cff634b1938.html | 2022-08-16T13:55:06 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/11-richmond-area-breweries-won-18-awards-at-2022-virginia-craft-beer-cup/article_9906cd11-6fdf-510d-b614-7cff634b1938.html |
The 2022 monsoon season in northern Arizona has proved tireless as high likelihoods of rain continue to persist through the coming weeks. With the rain comes a steady risk of post-fire flooding in neighborhoods beneath fire-impacted watersheds in and around Flagstaff.
Amidst those ongoing concerns, the city has put out a reminder that volunteers can help produce sandbags for flood mitigation “anytime during daylight hours” by visiting self-fill sandbag stations.
For over a month, the Flagstaff forecast has been characterized by near-daily chances of precipitation ranging between 30% to 90%. National Weather Service meteorologist-in-charge Brian Klimowski said the pattern has been “unusually persistent,” and explained by the stability of high-pressure systems that draw monsoon moisture into northern Arizona.
“It’s not uncommon during the monsoon that we see troughs come in and sweep away the high pressure, sweep away the moisture for a couple days. We call that a monsoon break,” Klimowski said. “We haven't had too many monsoon breaks this year.”
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The persistence of the monsoon has resulted in rainfall measurements ranging from “10% above normal to well over 20% above normal” in “virtually every location” across northern Arizona, Klimowski said.
While above average precipitation will “pick away” at the drought conditions in the region, Klimowski said their impact is not as influential as melting snowpack or broader winter storms. Still, the rain counts for something.
“The above normal monsoon we've had is improving our drought conditions,” Klimowski said. “Albeit slowly at this time.”
The rain has certainly counted for a surplus of stress in Flagstaff neighborhoods that reside in the path of post-fire floods, some of which have taken to flooding every few days. Following public outcry for the need of emergency assistance, the City of Flagstaff encouraged volunteers to visit self-fill sandbag stations to help produce sandbags for flood mitigation. There are currently two city-sponsored sites, one at Thorpe Park and another at the Schultz Creek Trailhead, which are open and looking for volunteers seven days a week.
“Completed sandbags can be left at the sites, where they can then be picked up by residents impacted by flooding,” the city said in a recent press release. Helping to pre-fill sandbags “saves flood-impacted residents time and energy,” said city public affairs director Sarah Langley.
Coconino County also maintains an open call for volunteers, and encourages interested parties to sign up via the United Way of Northern Arizona. It’s been estimated that more than a million sandbags are needed across the county.
Rain shows no sign of slowing in the coming weeks, with high chances of precipitation and flood watches dominating the forecast. Even though the monsoon season got an early start, there is no indication that it will have an early finish, Klimowski said. Current appearances suggest that the season will wane in early to mid-September.
“We don't see the back end of the monsoon yet,” Klimowski said.
The more immediate forecast calls for at least a 40% chance of precipitation each day for the next week, with the likelihood increasing heading into the weekend. High temperatures will remain in the low 70s for most of that span.
For more information on post-fire flooding, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/4767/Pipeline-Fire-West-Flood-Area or www.coconino.az.gov/2926/SchultzPipeline-Flood-Area.
To volunteer through the United Way of Northern Arizona, visit uwna.volunteerhub.com. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/monsoons-remain-unusually-persistent-in-flagstaff-volunteers-needed-to-assist-flood-mitigation/article_bbf35056-1cdf-11ed-b640-eb538454c220.html | 2022-08-16T13:55:38 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/monsoons-remain-unusually-persistent-in-flagstaff-volunteers-needed-to-assist-flood-mitigation/article_bbf35056-1cdf-11ed-b640-eb538454c220.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a Wayne Township school bus on Indy's west side Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred at the intersection of West Bradbury Avenue and South Lynhurst Drive, just north of Sam Jones Expressway, around 7 a.m.
The Wayne Township Fire Department said two people, the driver of the school bus and the driver of another vehicle, were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation.
The severity of their injuries is not known.
Five children on the bus were evaluated at the scene and released to school personnel.
The intersection had been cleared by around 8 a.m. Tuesday. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-transported-after-crash-involving-wayne-township-school-bus-no-children-injured/531-2cbc69ae-f7af-423e-bb6f-b31eb78efc66 | 2022-08-16T14:00:03 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-transported-after-crash-involving-wayne-township-school-bus-no-children-injured/531-2cbc69ae-f7af-423e-bb6f-b31eb78efc66 |
GREENWOOD, Ind. — We have all felt the effects of the heat this summer in one way or another, and now it's impacting the foundations of Hoosier homes. Experts said this happens when soil expands and then dries up, causing cracks in homes.
Experts with Indiana Foundation Service in Greenwood said 30 of their calls this summer have been for foundation settlements cracking, which is the complete opposite from what they saw last year, when there was more rain.
Experts say when it comes to checking your home, look for cracks along the outside of your home, especially brick homes, as well as shifting of floors.
"Doors are sticking, you've got cracks above your doorways. Gaps in the windows, you take a walk outside and you see caulk joints that look stretched or a gap there where there used to not be," said Aaron Ewert with Indiana Home Foundation. "Maybe a window doesn't open like it used to. Typically, that is a sign of a foundation settlement that should be addressed sooner rather than later."
While there isn't much to do to prevent lack of rain, Ewert said there are a few things you can do to try and help.
"Homeowners can get their downspouts away from the house. Make sure their gutters are clean, things like that. We see lots of just simple maintenance issues that lead to big issues with their foundation," Ewert said. "Most of the time could have been prevented a long time ago, had they maintained some of those things."
The latest Live Doppler 13 drought weather model highlights parts of northern central Indiana as being dryer than others. Those areas include Lafayette, Kokomo and northern Indianapolis.
Studies show Indiana's summer drought is projected to get worse over the next decade, so experts recommend keeping an eye for those cracks and unleveled floors and give them a call sooner rather than later. That will save you money in the long haul. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/foundation-experts-say-lack-of-rain-impacting-homes-central-indiana/531-ddd42e73-ae69-46ef-af54-ef44e0d66dc5 | 2022-08-16T14:00:09 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/foundation-experts-say-lack-of-rain-impacting-homes-central-indiana/531-ddd42e73-ae69-46ef-af54-ef44e0d66dc5 |
A task force set up by the Ohio Supreme Court has released recommendations for mitigating wrongful convictions.
The report from the Task Force on Conviction Integrity and Postconviction Review proposes changing some laws, doing more training for appellate lawyers and creating an Innocence Inquiry Commission.
Outgoing Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor formed the task force in February 2020. It was chaired by Judge Gene Zmuda, who sits on the Sixth District Court of Appeals and is an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo.
“Innocent until proven guilty is a foundational cornerstone of our American justice system,” Zmuda said in a news release. “The recommended improvements reduce the possibility of wrongful convictions and ensure convictions are reliable.”
The task force made recommendations in three general categories.
First, it recommends changing Ohio law to allow new trials based on some types of new evidence, without a time limit; extending time for the discovery process for defendants who haven’t been sentenced to death; and making it easier for the convicted to successfully file petitions for relief.
Second, it recommends the judicial system collect more data on felony appeals and post-conviction proceedings; require specific training for lawyers doing post-conviction relief work; raise prosecutors’ standards for a conviction, and require that a prosecutor who knows evidence of innocence to actively seek to overturn a wrongful conviction.
Third, it proposes creation of independent statewide Innocence Inquiry Commission, modeled on North Carolina’s, with investigatory and subpoena powers.
“At the outset, the Task Force sought to be inclusive, but nearly all county prosecutors declined to participate in any meetings, discussions, or recommendations,” the report says.
In an August 2020 news release the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney’s Association said it would limit involvement to submitting “best practices for conviction review” and a proposed rule change for prosecutors’ ethics.
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SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County deputy and a woman were both injured following a head-on collision as the deputy was driving to work Monday night, officials said.
BCSO said the patrol deputy was on his way to work in his personal vehicle when the head-on crash happened in the area of Abbott and Loop 1604.
The female driver of the other vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road when she crashed into the deputy, officials said. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition and the deputy suffered minor injuries. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-deputy-woman-injured-after-head-on-collision-news/273-a40b8ece-5f05-49f1-954c-62d0c5f795ce | 2022-08-16T14:12:31 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-deputy-woman-injured-after-head-on-collision-news/273-a40b8ece-5f05-49f1-954c-62d0c5f795ce |
Hasbro Children's surgery chief, artist and professor pens a book on medical illustration
PROVIDENCE – Art has captivated François I. Luks since he was a child in his native Belgium and discovered a love for comics. Eventually, he became sufficiently accomplished that he drew a daily comic strip for newspapers.
“I learned that way,” he said. “I didn't really have formal artistic education, but if you do it a lot, you end up getting better and better.”
Combine that expertise with another of his passions, medicine – Luks is the pediatric surgeon-in-chief at Hasbro Children’s Hospital – and the result is his book, “MedSpeak Illuminated: The Art and Practice of Medical Illustration,” published last month by The Kent State University Press.
The book grew out of a course Luks teaches to students at the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University, where he is a professor of surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School. It draws on his own work illustrating some of his research and the research of colleagues.
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Lavishly illustrated, 'MedSpeak Illuminated' has art on nearly every page
“MedSpeak Illuminated” opens with the story of medical art, which dates to ancient civilizations – and possibly even to cave paintings. Leonardo da Vinci, arguably the greatest medical illustrator ever is featured, along with William Harvey, William Hunter and Frank Netter, names familiar to many doctors and Luks’ students, if not necessarily the lay person.
Illustrated on nearly every page with classical drawings and paintings and many of Luks’ own illustrations (and, yes, a couple of his cartoons), “MedSpeak Illuminated” is aimed at a health-care audience and also, Luks told The Journal, the general public.
But the question is begged: In this era of advanced technology, centuries after da Vinci’s time, what does art add to the medical equation?
“Over the last century and a half, despite the fact that photography and videography have become so incredibly good they cannot necessarily explain or educate,” Luks said. “So what medical illustrators and scientific illustrators in general do is they try to explain a complex concept, medical or otherwise, to the public.”
They do so, the surgeon said, by “choosing the point of view, choosing how much detail to show, doing cutouts, doing the things that photography cannot do to essentially explain things better. That means they need to understand topic. They need to know what angle they will take to explain something. They also need to know what their audience is – whether it's a patient, a colleague, a student. And so, rather than witnessing real life, which photography does, you can choose what to show and how to explain.”
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The same principles are at work in another of Luks’ pursuits: his Rhodeside.Art drawing and notecards, his depictions of scenes including Del’s Lemonade, East Bay Bike Path, Benefit Street and the Providence River Footbridge, icons of Rhode Island, which his website calls “the smallest state” with “the coolest sights.” All proceeds from sales of the notecards benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
Health inequities
In presenting the history of medical illustration, Luks confronts the reality of longstanding biases in medical art – and also the beginning of changes in them, which are reflected in real-life health inequities.
As the publisher writes, “currently, Luks asserts, an increased recognition that medical illustration has long been complicit in promoting a single (white, male) view of health and disease has begun to result in changes to practice and content. He argues that increasing diversity and equity―in illustration and among illustrators―is ultimately good for our health.”
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Despite biases, “Luks also points to the scientific breakthroughs specifically made by illustrators,” The Kent State University Press concludes. “In addition, he highlights trends in medical education that emphasize humanism and compassion, thus making the need for better methods of communication even more urgent.”
Hasbro Children's Hospital:With a $35-million upgrade the hospital is transformed into a gem | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/hasbro-childrens-surgery-chief-pens-book-medical-illustration-francois-i-luks/10327228002/ | 2022-08-16T14:12:32 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/hasbro-childrens-surgery-chief-pens-book-medical-illustration-francois-i-luks/10327228002/ |
SAN ANTONIO — Fire crews are currently on the southwest side after freeing a man who was trapped in a train near Quintana Road.
Investigators said the man was train hopping and had arrived in San Antonio via a train from Eagle Pass around 5:30 p.m. Monday evening.
When coils that are inside of the train shifted, it pinned the man between two train cars for nearly 12 hours. He had been yelling for help but was not rescued until Tuesday morning, officials said.
Officials say the man is from Guatemala. He was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-who-was-train-hopping-trapped-for-12-hours/273-6a27e827-540e-4c22-9bd4-30d89798ffef | 2022-08-16T14:12:37 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-who-was-train-hopping-trapped-for-12-hours/273-6a27e827-540e-4c22-9bd4-30d89798ffef |
SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for the person who's responsible for a hit-and-run in west San Antonio that happened Tuesday morning, officials say.
Around 1:30 a.m., San Antonio Police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to highway 90W near the 36th exit for reports of a person hit by a vehicle.
Police said a man was walking on the shoulder and may have stepped in the street when he was hit by the vehicle but police said they aren't quite sure how he was hit.
Police did say it did not appear that the car looked like it had left its lane, but because they didn't stop and render aid, the driver now faces failure to stop and render aid charges when they are found.
When the first responding officer arrived, he saw a silver car driving off but tended to the victim instead of chasing the suspect.
The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/police-looking-for-suspect-involved-in-hit-and-run-in-west-san-antonio-news/273-8b5ea43f-89fa-4f46-956e-812ca9496ee0 | 2022-08-16T14:12:43 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/police-looking-for-suspect-involved-in-hit-and-run-in-west-san-antonio-news/273-8b5ea43f-89fa-4f46-956e-812ca9496ee0 |
SAN ANTONIO — It’s the first day of school for the third largest district in San Antonio! San Antonio ISD is getting ready to welcome in thousands of students back to school Tuesday morning.
This is a big year for the district --- they are celebrating a new state-of-the-art campus thanks to the $80 million that has been invested into the building which was part the 2016 bond, and another 19 million from the 2020 bond.
Burbank has a long history within San Antonio as it reminds superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino of a college campus.
Burbank High School will help them serve students. Ballistic film has been installed on all the windows of the new campus, the district has invested $40 million on safety; half will be spent on mental health and the other half on the physical safety of buildings.
All gates and doors are locked, visitors must be buzzed in to campuses and every campus has a safety committee.
Dr. Aquino says they are prepared to deal with any crisis and they’ve held block walks before school to speak with parents to help ease concerns.
“In addition to the block walking, we also held virtual parent town halls just to share the excitement that we want them back in the classroom and their classes are safe,” Dr. Aquino said.
This is his first year as superintendent and he says his goal is to improve student learning and family engagement.
He also wants to make SAISD a destination district for families and staff. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/saisd-begins-new-school-year-opens-brand-new-campus-education/273-eaa347b2-2442-45dd-9610-a6f66c3ab1a6 | 2022-08-16T14:12:49 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/saisd-begins-new-school-year-opens-brand-new-campus-education/273-eaa347b2-2442-45dd-9610-a6f66c3ab1a6 |
SAN ANTONIO — If your car could complain about the heat, it would. We’ve been suffering through triple-digit temperatures for months and our vehicles have been too.
Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas said they’ve seen a 10% increase in roadside emergencies this summer compared to this time last year.
“The top calls that we're seeing for roadside rescues this summer are flat tires, dead batteries and engine problems and the heat can impact all of those,” Armbruster said. “In fact, extreme heat can cause significant damage to various vehicle parts over time. And when you look at batteries, for instance, heat and vibration are a battery’s worst enemy.”
To avoid a summer breakdown, Armbruster said to check your battery to make sure it’s tightly fastened to your car. You should also look for corrosion on the battery terminals. He said heat can cause the fluids inside your battery to evaporate.
“So, if you pop open your hood and take a look at your battery and if it has any corrosion, you want to remove your battery,” Armbruster said. “Disconnect it, take some baking soda and water, mix that up and then just wipe that corrosion off of the battery.”
He added that most batteries only last between three to five years.
“If your battery’s over three years old, you definitely want to have a trusted mechanic take a look at it,” Armbruster said.
If you need help finding a reputable auto shop, AAA offers a community program called ‘Approved Auto Repair.’
“Here you can find all of the facilities that have passed a stringent test by AAA, checking to make sure that their staff is certified and that they have the right equipment,” Armbruster said. “And we have many locations in San Antonio that have passed that certification for approved auto repair.”
After you take a look under the hood, you should pack a bag. Armbruster said your emergency kit should include jumper cables, flares, flashlights, batteries, water, food and a first aid kit. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/triple-digit-temperatures-cause-car-breakdowns-this-summer-news/273-2eb89ffd-aac1-41ff-92ca-628b38a621b5 | 2022-08-16T14:12:55 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/triple-digit-temperatures-cause-car-breakdowns-this-summer-news/273-2eb89ffd-aac1-41ff-92ca-628b38a621b5 |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — No injuries are being reported after an elderly woman drove over an embankment on Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston, according to the Charleston Police Department.
The Charleston Police Department says the woman was driving out of a garage to go to work and then blacked out.
They say she was not taken to the hospital. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/woman-drives-over-embankment-on-kanawha-boulevard-in-charleston-no-injuries-reported/ | 2022-08-16T14:17:06 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/woman-drives-over-embankment-on-kanawha-boulevard-in-charleston-no-injuries-reported/ |
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas is meeting in Austin on Tuesday to discuss ERCOT's search for a new CEO.
The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in Boardroom B of 8000 Metropolis Drive in Austin, Texas.
ERCOT, or the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc., is the agency that runs the state's power grid.
Current Interim CEO Brad Jones took charge of the agency after the deadly power disaster during the 2021 winter storm, but he did not want the job permanently.
The ERCOT Board of Directors has already given a list of 20 potential candidates to Governor Greg Abbott, though the governor does not have any formal role in the selection process.
In an agenda released Monday, the ERCOT Board of Directors said they would discuss the CEO position and compensation during Tuesday's meeting.
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Steve Worster, the powerful fullback in a bruising wishbone offense that led Texas to the undisputed national championship in 1969 and the brink of another a year later, died Saturday. He was 73.
The Texas athletic department announced the death, for which no cause was given.
Known to Longhorns fans as “Woo-Woo” Worster, he rushed for 2,353 yards and 36 touchdowns, averaging 5.1 yards per carry from 1968-1970. Texas won three Southwest Conference titles with a 30-2-1 record over that span.
Worster was a consensus All-American in 1970 and finished fourth on the Heisman Trophy ballot that season. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1971 but never played in the NFL. He played one season in the Canadian Football League before giving up football and returning to Texas.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chick-fil-A is introducing a new breakfast item at its Columbus stores next week.
The fast-food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches will start serving Chorizo Cheddar Egg Bites on Aug. 22.
The restaurant said in a release the egg bites are baked in-house every morning and will consist of whole eggs, Mexican-style chorizo sausage and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack. Each order will include four egg bites.
The egg bites are the first new breakfast entrée Chick-fil-A has created since the Hash Brown Scramble Bowl joined menus nationwide in 2017.
The new breakfast item will be available at participating stores in Columbus, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Miami and New Orleans.
Feedback from guests will determine if the bites will go on menus nationwide.
Customers can check the Chick-fil-A app or contact their local restaurant to find out if the bites are being served. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/chick-fil-a-introduce-new-breakfast-item-at-columbus-stores/530-96d1beed-196e-4b56-94b4-19b2ce762224 | 2022-08-16T14:22:48 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/chick-fil-a-introduce-new-breakfast-item-at-columbus-stores/530-96d1beed-196e-4b56-94b4-19b2ce762224 |
ALBANY – Albany Utility Board Member Brenda Battle drew July’s 10 Push to Portal winners during the board's recent meeting.
The Push to Portal initiative offers Albany Utility customers the opportunity to win $100 in the form of a credit to their account, a gift card or a check. Customers who pay their bill on time and through the online portal are entered into the drawing the following month.
The July winners were:
1. Trenton Blakely
2. Wilmer Forehand
3. Richard Turner
4. Lon Jorgensen
5. Robert Matthew
6. Camille Taylor
7. Mellow Mushroom
8. Lorenzo Mullins
9. Robert Smith Jr.
10. Shemika Willingham
Interested Albany Utility customers can rewatch the Aug. 11 Utility Board meeting during which the winners were drawn at https://www.albanyga.gov/meetings.
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WASHINGTON – The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youths to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced Tuesday the inaugural class of 105 high school juniors who are the recipients of its esteemed 2023 Horatio Alger National Scholarship.
Among the recipients was Westover High School junior Jakayla Lewis.
In 2021, the association announced a restructuring of its scholarship programs to award students one year earlier in support of early intervention by providing resources throughout the college selection and application process. The scholars will have access to a multitude of services throughout their senior year and during their college tenure, including:
· Financial aid counseling;
· College selection advising;
· Online college success seminars discussing financial literacy and budgeting, time management, health and wellness, and other issues affecting college students;
· 24/7 mental health support available via phone and online;
· Emergency funding to assist students experiencing food insecurity, homelessness and medical emergencies.
“As college enrollment continues to decline, we are more committed than ever to determining the factors preventing students from pursuing their educational dreams,” James F. Dicke II, chairman of the Horatio Alger Association and a 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “We understand cost plays a critical role in a student’s decision to pursue a college degree, and no two students experience the same life circumstances. By reaching them earlier and providing personalized resources extending beyond financial support, our goal is to provide students with the information and counsel needed to make the best decision for them – one that will set them up for long-term success while minimizing the burden of student loan debt.”
The Horatio Alger Association was founded in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among young people that the American Dream was no longer attainable. In the 38 years since its scholarship programs were established, the association has become the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship provider in the United States and Canada, awarding a total of $253 million in scholarships to more than 35,000 students.
“For nearly four decades, we have witnessed each class of outstanding scholars pursue their own unique educational goals and career aspirations,” Terrence J. Giroux, executive director of the Alger Association, said. “Much of what they’ve achieved is made possible through the free enterprise system and the continued strength of the American Dream – defined as freedom, mutual respect and equality of opportunity. This is the backbone of our mission, and we look forward to witnessing the tremendous impact our scholarships will have on these students as they complete their high school education.”
The 2023 Horatio Alger National Scholars come from households with an average income of $23,995 per year while maintaining an average GPA of 3.95. Each scholarship recipient is awarded $25,000 to apply toward educational costs of the college or university of their choice.
For more information about the Horatio Alger Association, visit www.horatioalger.org. To engage on social media, follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #HoratioAlgerScholar.
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MERRILLVILLE — Speeding and reckless driving continue to be problems in Merrillville.
Police Chief Wiley Luther Cuttino said officers issued 187 tickets in June and another 157 warnings, and he has an idea of what to expect as the department tallies last month’s figures.
“I’m pretty sure that’s probably going to increase for the month of July, and the reason I state that is because I do get the calls of people speeding all over the place,” Cuttino said.
Two Merrillville residents who live near 76th Avenue say they’re familiar with the town’s traffic issues. They recently approached the Town Council about an ongoing problem they have near their home. A stop sign that had been at a corner near it was moved to a different location, and reckless driving often occurs there.
In recent weeks, a car was inches from running into their home, and they asked the town to put in a new stop sign, speed bump or use a different traffic calming method because they fear someone will get hurt if reckless driving continues.
Councilman Shawn Pettit, D-6th, said that he’s aware of the issue and that town staff has been working on a potential solution. He said rumble strips will be installed in that area in coming weeks, and he encouraged police to continue to ticket traffic violators.
The Police Department has been focusing on ways to address reckless driving in town. Last year, the force initiated a team concentrating on traffic issues.
“I continue to ask people to slow down because people do get hurt,” Cuttino said. “You know, it’s not just damage to property, but damage to persons.”
He referenced a recent hit-and-run crash in which a pedestrian suffered a fractured arm and head trauma after being struck by a vehicle Aug. 6 in the 5600 block of Broadway. The person later died from trauma and complications from the incident.
The driver, Olivia Magana, 24, of Valparaiso, is charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or catastrophic injury in connection to the situation.
If the potential to cause injuries or damage isn’t enough, Cuttino said, there are other reasons motorists need to slow down and drive safer.
He stressed that if people are cited for a violation and found liable, it will reach their insurance carrier and that will affect their policies.
PHOTOS: Lowell hosts Merrillville in a preseason football scrimmage
The 2003 murder of Merrillville businessman John Parker Jr., planned by his wife, Judy Parker, and aided by his two stepchildren, will be the focus of a television show airing at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Merrillville Assistant Police Chief Kosta Nuses said the department has “an insane amount of calls” to local hotels and motels, and it’s been putting a strain on the force. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/merrillville/town-continues-focus-on-speeding-reckless-driving/article_d7353a4e-69ed-533b-bb07-f404b81c0a62.html | 2022-08-16T14:29:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/merrillville/town-continues-focus-on-speeding-reckless-driving/article_d7353a4e-69ed-533b-bb07-f404b81c0a62.html |
Founding member Rich Allen, left, rehearses with members of Yesterday’s Children in October of 2017. The band is performing Tuesday night on the band shell in Pennoyer Park.
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The Kenosha band Yesterday’s Children was started so long ago, it has photos like this one from the mid 1960s.
Kenosha’s busy summer schedule of free outdoor concerts continues with “Tuesdays at The Shell” this evening and Kemper Center’s “Lakeside Lounge” on Wednesday:
Yesterday’s Children is performing on the Pennoyer Park band shell as part of “Tuesdays at the Shell.”
The free concert starts at 6 p.m. today (Aug. 16) in the park, on Seventh Avenue at 35th Street on Kenosha’s lakefront.
The Kenosha band is a horn-driven group that performs classic tunes by bands including Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Buckinghams and The Grass Roots.
The band was formed in 1965. Yes, 1965, and is still entertaining audiences.
Although there have been breaks between performances — and 40 or so different members over the years — the music has remained constant, band members say.
Original member Rich Allen — interviewed by the Kenosha News in 2016 — said the group’s first gig was playing outside the J.C. Penney store during Downtown Kenosha’s Crazy Days.
In those early years, Yesterday’s Children played all over the area, from local gigs at the Kenosha Youth Foundation’s “Dry Dock” to performing at Summerfest in 1970.
After getting married and having a career in human resources at Abbott Laboratories, Allen “got the band back together” about 15 years ago, playing in Allen’s backyard for a reunion. Those backyard jam sessions eventually grew into the band performing again.
Audiences members should bring a lawn chair. Bench seating is also available in the park. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase.
Returning on Wednesday outside the Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave., is the “Lakeside Lounge” music series.
Visitors are welcome to “enjoy food, drinks and music outside on the lakefront behind Kemper Center,” said Kemper Center officials.
The Lakeside Lounge, which debuted in 2021, is another outdoor event at Kemper that takes advantage of the venue’s lakefront location in Downtown Kenosha.
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, food and drinks will be available for purchase and live music will be performed.
“Lakeside Lounge” performers are Karma Shotgun on Aug. 17 and the Jill Plaisted Group on Sept. 7.
The “lounge” takes place on the northernmost lawn area at Kemper Center.
Food will be provided by the Hydn Cheese Food Truck and a variety of beverages, including a full bar, will be available in Kemper’s Faulkner Building. (Note: Bringing alcohol beverages onto the premises is against the law.)
There are a limited number of picnic tables available, and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Admission is free. For more information, go to kempercenter.com.
IN PHOTOS: The Dropping Daisies play at Tuesdays at the Shell
The three people were injured outside the park when shots were fired from a single vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the park, which is located about 45 miles north of Chicago.
Founding member Rich Allen, left, rehearses with members of Yesterday’s Children in October of 2017. The band is performing Tuesday night on the band shell in Pennoyer Park. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenoshas-free-summer-music-continues-this-week/article_a8b06582-1cc7-11ed-94b7-335aedb08a66.html | 2022-08-16T14:34:00 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenoshas-free-summer-music-continues-this-week/article_a8b06582-1cc7-11ed-94b7-335aedb08a66.html |
BREWSTER, Ohio — The marsupial mystery thickens in the Stark County village of Brewster.
"It's the weirdest thing to happen in my 24-year career," said Chief Nathan Taylor of the Brewster Police Department.
A wandering wallaby was first spotted last Thursday behind a wooded backyard. Cell phone video shot by residents Kegan and Summer Powell, which was shared with 3News, showed the marsupial hopping across SR 93.
The bizarre sighting has captured nationwide attention.
"We are getting calls from all over the United States, believe it or not," said Taylor. "The only call we haven't gotten is from Australia," he said with a chuckle.
But is this marsupial a small kangaroo, or is it its smaller cousin, the wallaby?
3News reached out to Bob Heyob from Horsefeathers Farm in southwest Ohio, where he's been breeding wallabies for more than 30 years for zoos across North America.
"That appears to be a male Bennett's wallaby," Heyob said immediately when we showed him a picture of the animal captured by a resident. He also had a warning for anyone who might get too close.
"A male that size -- you'll probably never tame him. And anyone who tries to grab him, he'll bite them. And he bites very hard and draws blood with every bite," Heyob said.
Police haven't had any luck wrangling the roo so far, so they recruited the help of an animal sanctuary from Youngstown, which baited a cage with a trail cam to capture the wallaby. Neighboring Wooster police lent a drone for Brewster officers to use try to locate the animal.
But Heyob fears for the wallaby's survival beyond 3-6 months -- not just because of passing cars or Ohio's harsh winters, but because of the animal's non-native soil here in Ohio.
"There's not enough vitamin E or selenium in our soil to keep them healthy," he said. "We are lacking very key elements in our soil that are required for them to survive."
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A Roseville man died in a crash early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80 near Dixon, California Highway Patrol — Solano said.
The 49-year-old man was driving along westbound I-80 near Dixon when he crashed into the center divider and ended up in the right-hand shoulder. The Solano County Fire Department said he died at the scene.
The right-hand shoulder just after Dixon Avenue was blocked for a few hours due to the crash.
The man's identity hasn't been released.
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SAN DIEGO — Two San Diego County Supervisors are calling on the county to join the effort to pass federal protections for data related to reproductive health.
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs introduced the bill titled, My Body My Data last month. Jacobs said your reproductive health information can be sold to the highest bidder, turned over to the government and weaponized against you. Jacobs said it’s got to stop.
San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas and Supervisor Terra Lawson Remer say they strongly support the national effort and they’ll enforce it in San Diego. Right now, very personal reproductive health information could get you sued or even arrested.
Vargas points out, “This is very gender specific, right? This is very specific to women and what it means to them.”
Millions of women use apps to track their monthly cycles and fertility, entering very sensitive, personal health information.
“It's such a powerful tool, individually. And now this tool can be weaponized against you,” said Vargas.
According to Vargas and Lawson-Remer, now that abortion is not federally protected, Google searches or using apps about your reproductive health could land you in trouble.
"Right now, unfortunately, that data is owned by companies and they can sell it, they can share it, there's no constraints,” said Lawson-Remer.
Just last week, a woman in Nebraska was charged with helping her teenage daughter have an illegal abortion after detectives saw their Facebook messages.
“We have time and again reiterated how important the right to privacy here is in San Diego County," Lawson-Remer said.
That’s why the two supervisors are calling on the Board of Supervisors to support the My Body, My Data Act and help it get passed nationally.
“What we are going to be doing is ensuring that information cannot be sold and cannot be used to prosecute individuals who are just living their lives," added Lawson-Remer.
My Body, My Data Act
Limit the personal reproductive and sexual health data that can be collected, retained, used, or disclosed to only what is needed to deliver a product or service.
Protect personal data collected by entities not currently covered under HIPAA, including data collected by apps, cell phones, and search engines.
Require regulated entities to develop and share a privacy policy outlining how they collect, retain, use, and disclose personal reproductive health information.
Direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce the law and to develop rules to implement the statute.
Create a private right of action to allow individuals to hold regulated entities accountable for violations.
Provide additional consumer protections, including the right of an individual to access or delete their personal data if they choose to.
Include a non-preemption clause that allows states to provide further protection for reproductive and sexual health privacy
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
Irony, karma and hypocrisy can bring richness to our existence.
Irony can just be a twist on what is expected. For example, a past CEO of Crayola was color blind. A street sign for Electric Avenue has a No Outlet sign under it. A sign outside a school said Speelling Bee Tonight. A fire station burns down. A state trooper gets a DUI and loses his license. Some ironies are more cruel. The first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel died slipping on a banana peel.
Karma is when fate deals out justice to someone who deserves the outcome they get. We all know people who have tailgated cars they think are going too slow. The lead car may be going the speed limit, but the impatient tailgater has to show his disgust by roaring around the slower car at an exaggerated speed to make an obnoxious point. A little farther down the road, the speeder is pulled over by the blinking blue lights.
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We have all been guilty of hypocrisy, or doing what we criticize in others. It may be complaints about bad drivers, but bending all the traffic laws ourselves.
Some people complain about too many regulations, but are very controlling of others. Others complain about socialism. An older person once stood up in a political town hall and said that they did not want the government interfering in their health care, as they enjoyed all the benefits of Medicare, plus Social Security, fire and police protection, paid for by taxes to benefit the population.
Some complain about welfare handouts. If people prefer not to work to game the system, that is problematic, but there are huge subsidies to wealthy organizations. Chief among them are utilities, military contracting, and oil and gas companies. Billions of dollars sometimes are doled out unnecessarily and wastefully. The hypocrisy lies with complaining about something that benefits the hypocrite.
Now for some political hypocrisy.
In 2016, Donald Trump stated: “The mob takes the Fifth. If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”
“Have you seen what’s going on with Congress? Fifth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Fifth Amendment. Horrible.”
Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment repeatedly in a recent deposition for the New York Attorney General. Of course, that was excusable because any investigation into him is a Witch Hunt and Fake News.
In another situation, in July 2020, Trump sent a tweet regarding protesters demonstrating against racial injustice in Portland, Oregon, and threatened prison time for them all.
“Anarchists, Agitators or Protesters who vandalize or damage our Federal Courthouse in Portland, or any Federal Buildings in any of our Cities or States, will be prosecuted under our recently re-enacted Statues & Monuments Act. MINIMUM TEN YEARS IN PRISON!”
Strangely, that did not apply to the vandalizing and damage done to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The irony is rich and the hypocrisy deep.
For an example of staggering hypocrisy and potential karma, consider Merrick Garland. He was nominated by Barack Obama in March 2016 for a Supreme Court position, seven months before the election. Mitch McConnell decided to not give Garland a hearing. Why? 2016 was an election year.
Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump-endorsed Supreme Court candidate, was given a quick hearing in 2020, an election year, and confirmed Oct. 26, only days before the election.
That was pure hypocrisy. Garland was confirmed in a 76-23 vote to the office of U.S. Attorney General in 2021. Would it not be a large dose of karma if Garland brought down retribution upon any lawbreaking former antagonists in his new position? Life is not always fair, but that might be as close as it gets to a satisfying outcome.
Keep watching for the ironies of life and avoid hypocrisy because karma might come your way.
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A 20-year-old Queens man was arrested in northern New Jersey after police found more than 400 pounds of pot in his car, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.
On Thursday, Li Fan Feng, of Flushing, was allegedly found to be transporting bulk marijuana that was packaged for sale throughout Bergen County, prosecutors said.
Allegedly, during the probe, a search of Feng's vehicle in Ridgefield ended with the discovery of 420 pounds of possible marijuana.
Feng was charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
Attorney information for Feng was not immediately known.
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What to Know
- The Upstate New York Poison Center is alerting the public after receiving an increase in calls for children and teens who have eaten marijuana edibles.
- According to the poison center, data from 2019 to 2022 showed a sixfold increase of calls for those 19-years-old and younger who have consumed marijuana edibles.
- However, when looking at the data from the same time period for children five and under, the increase becomes almost ninefold.
The Upstate New York Poison Center is alerting the public after receiving an increase incalls for children and teens who have eaten marijuana edibles.
According to the poison center, data from 2019 to 2022 showed a sixfold increase of calls for those 19-years-old and younger who have consumed marijuana edibles. However, when looking at the data from the same time period for children five and under, the increase becomes almost ninefold.
In 2019, only seven such cases were reported to the Upstate New York Poison Center. However, as of early August this year, the center has received 64 calls -- putting the center on par to handle its highest number of cases for marijuana edibles in its 65-year history.
“There are multiple factors at play as for why we are seeing an increase in calls. Some of the biggest reasons why we think there is this increase is because these products are more readily available and many products have enticing packaging,” Dr. Vince Calleo, medical director of the Upstate New York Poison Center, said in a statement.
According to the center, since THC edible products typically look like candy or sweets, oftentimes children who get there hands on these products eat more than what is considered an adult "dose." However, unlike smoking weed, the effects of edibles may not kick in for almost 90 minutes.
“Our number one concern right now is for the pediatric population because marijuana can have serious effects on their small bodies," Calleo said.
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In young children, marijuana can cause changes in blood pressure and heart rate, severe tiredness, trouble breathing and even coma.
“It’s easy to forget and leave something out on a table or a counter, but please remember to treat marijuana products just like a dangerous medication," Calleo said.
The poison center recommends that if you are over 21 and choose to have marijuana edibles, to:
- Keep all marijuana products out of reach of children
- Consider buying a medication lock box
- Keep the Upstate New York Poison Center phone number handy: 1-800-222-1222
- If you suspect a child has swallowed any form of marijuana | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/upstate-ny-poison-center-sees-9x-increase-in-kids-under-5-sickened-by-weed-edibles/3826238/ | 2022-08-16T14:46:40 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/upstate-ny-poison-center-sees-9x-increase-in-kids-under-5-sickened-by-weed-edibles/3826238/ |
Government accountability group sues Manatee County claiming public records act violation
The Florida Center for Government Accountability filed a civil lawsuit over claims Manatee County violated Florida's public records act by not providing text messages sent or received by public officials.
The nonprofit organization filed the civil lawsuit in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court on Aug. 9, alleging that Manatee County failed to respond to requests for text messages sent to or by county Administrator Scott Hopes and two deputy administrators, Robert Reinshuttle and Charlie Bishop.
"I learned that the county does not archive and backup its messages," FCGA Director for Public Access Michael Barfield said. "The county is statutorily and legally required to archive and backup text messages just as they would any other record."
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"The whole purpose behind the requirement to archive text messages is to avoid the possibility that records could be accidentally, or intentionally, lost because someone loses their phone or inadvertently deleted a message," he said.
Manatee County has declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Court records show that the nonprofit first made a records request on May 24 regarding emails and text messages sent to or from Hopes between April 26 and May 24.
May 24 is the date former Deputy Administrator and CFO Jan Brewer suddenly resigned from Manatee County.
On May 31, the county provided a log of text message activity but did not provide a copy of the content of those messages.
In its response, the county told the nonprofit that there is no method to capture the content of text messages sent or received on county-issued cell phones.
Staff also cited communication with its cell phone provider, Verizon, that stated that the county would need to contact Verizon's legal team to attain copies of text message content.
The county then allowed the nonprofit to inspect text messages in person on June 23. On that day, Hopes displayed his county-issued cell phone on a large screen and allowed nonprofit representatives to take pictures.
Later that day, the organization made additional requests for all text messages sent to and from Reinshuttle, Bishop and Hopes this year, and filed its lawsuit after the county did not furnish those records within a reasonable timeframe.
"There is a very simple solution that other entities have done, for example, the city of Venice," Barfield said. "They automatically have their provider, which I believe is Verizon, backup every message sent or received on a city-issued phone."
"This isn't something new," he said. "There was an attorney general opinion from 2010 that busted the myth that it's really difficult to backup and archive text messages. It's not." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/manatee-county-faces-lawsuit-florida-center-government-accountability-public-records-act-violation/10327179002/ | 2022-08-16T14:58:30 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/manatee-county-faces-lawsuit-florida-center-government-accountability-public-records-act-violation/10327179002/ |
Fiery crash on I-75 in Sarasota kills at least one, shutting down lanes
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is assisting in a fiery crash that happened Tuesday morning, shutting down parts of Interstate 75.
The crash happened on I-75, just north of exit 210, the exit to Fruitville Road. All southbound lanes of I-75 are being diverted to University Parkway, the Sheriff's Office said in a tweet.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that it was a fatal crash. They responded to the crash at 9:30 a.m.
ICYMI:Sarasota Police aim to improve pedestrian safety with new traffic program
Deputies are assisting the Florida Highway Patrol and encouraging drivers to use alternative routes.
Authorities are expecting major delays throughout the area. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/sarasota-crash-fire-near-fruitville-road-exit-parts-interstate-75-shut-down/10336562002/ | 2022-08-16T14:58:36 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/sarasota-crash-fire-near-fruitville-road-exit-parts-interstate-75-shut-down/10336562002/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from Jan. 21, 2021.
A federal judge issued another ruling against a Central Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's laptop during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
Attorneys for Riley Williams, 23, formerly of Harrisburg, filed a motion to have her trial moved out of Washington D.C., so that she could be tried in front of an "impartial jury," according to court records.
Williams' attorney, Lori Ulrich, argued that the trial should be held in Harrisburg because Williams lives there, defense witnesses are in Central Pennsylvania, and that Harrisburg is "not overly inconvenient for government counsel or witness" because of its relatively close location to the nation's capitol.
Ulrich also argued that it would be more likely to find an impartial jury in Harrisburg because "the media exposure has been more limited" in Central Pennsylvania and that the community was not directly prejudiced by the impact of the Jan. 6 riot. Potential jurors in Central PA did not experience street closures, curfews, or the presence of the National Guard in the aftermath of the attack, Ulrich said in her motion.
"Harrisburg residents have not been warned that domestic terrorists are threatening their hometown, nor is it overrun by D.C. politics," Ulrich said in her motion.
Ulrich also called for the trail court to provide a questionnaire to potential jurors to help screen out bias in the jury pool, according to court records.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson denied the motion, noting that Williams had not raised any concerns that could not be addressed through voir dire, a legal term for the jury selection process.
In her ruling, Jackson noted that, so far, no Jan. 6 defendants have had their trials moved prior to the voir dire. She called the jury selection process the proper way to determine whether it's possible to select a fair and impartial jury in Washington D.C.
Jackson also wrote in her ruling that Williams appeared to "know little about (Washington D.C.) or its people, and relies on...mere assumptions and generalizations about the jury pool."
Jackson's ruling is the second time this summer that a pre-trial motion from Williams' defense team was denied by Jackson.
In July, Jackson denied Williams' request for changes to the terms of her pre-trial release. Williams had requested to have her ankle monitor and house arrest lifted prior to trial.
Williams is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, theft of government property, entering and remaining inside a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a capitol building, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building for her alleged conduct on Jan. 6.
She allegedly joined the mob that forced its way into the U.S. Capitol, and stole Pelosi's laptop while inside. She later disposed of the laptop, according to investigators.
Investigators with the FBI found photos and videos of a woman that appears to be Williams encouraging other members of the crowd to break into the Capitol building and directing people while inside.
Investigators also say they found social media posts, reportedly made by Williams, in which she claims to have stolen Pelosi's laptop.
Williams, who now lives under house arrest in Mechanicsburg, was arrested on Jan. 18 and indicted on charges relating to the theft of the laptop on Oct. 6.
After talks between her attorney and prosecutors about a potential plea deal broke down, Williams was scheduled to stand trial sometime next year. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/riley-williams-capitol-riot-jan-6-motion-denied/521-f1e186a6-3882-4954-ae5a-5ab1b3bcb1da | 2022-08-16T15:00:26 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/riley-williams-capitol-riot-jan-6-motion-denied/521-f1e186a6-3882-4954-ae5a-5ab1b3bcb1da |
MANHEIM, Pa. — The Lancaster County Hiring Consortium—made up of 20 police departments—is holding a hiring fair on Tuesday to find recruits for dozens of unfilled positions.
The event comes as police departments across the nation struggle to hire enough new officers to fill their thinning ranks.
A major factor behind the candidate shortage is low morale, especially after the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic and negative attitudes toward police following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Since 2019, fewer new officers were hired even as more officers resigned or retired, according to a survey by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Applications to the Lancaster County Hiring Consortium are down 75% since this time last year, according to Elizabethtown Police Chief Ed Cunningham.
But 911 calls don’t stop coming in, even as police chiefs say the officer shortage does affect the services they provide.
“When we’re working short on personnel, that’s forcing us to use overtime to cover patrol shifts just to have a safe level of staffing, to have a safe number of officers out on the street,” Chief Cunningham said.
Cunningham hopes to attract recruits who have historically been underrepresented in policing, such as women and minorities. To do that, he’s bringing officers to the fair to answer applicants’ questions and make them feel more comfortable applying. Officers will also offer advice on the physical test to become a police officer, and study guides will be available for the written test.
Most departments in the county have multiple openings, Cunningham said.
The hiring event is happening Aug. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center. Applicants are asked to bring a photo ID. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-police-departments-hiring/521-5af34be9-2ffa-44b6-8710-590467e4956c | 2022-08-16T15:00:27 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-police-departments-hiring/521-5af34be9-2ffa-44b6-8710-590467e4956c |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the first time in months, the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gas is below $4.
The Biden administration is celebrating the progress, but is every claim in the administration's statements about the drop true?
THE QUESTION
Is the drop in the national average gas price over the last two and a half months the biggest in 10 years?
OUR SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, this drop in the national average gas price over the last two and a half months is the biggest in 10 years.
WHAT WE FOUND
Data from the EIA and GasBuddy shows gas prices have been steadily falling for nine straight weeks.
De Haan said it's important to look at how high prices were back then: $5 per gallon the week of June 11.
"In terms of rate of decline, I mean, obviously, that's a feat that's a little bit easier to accomplish when prices had gone up so much," De Haan said. "Now we see the market unwinding some of those gains."
De Haan said over the course of the summer, gas prices fell about two to three cents a day, which is an uncharacteristically high daily decline.
"That might sound pretty mundane, but that's actually one of the more significant decreases that we've seen, because it's an average of 150,000 stations declining several cents a day," De Haan said.
The sharpest and most sustained decline in the U.S. for gas was back in 2008.
"Prices in mid-summer 2008 were $4.10 a gallon," De Haan said. "They ended the year under $2 a gallon. So really, you know, nothing is going to compare."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Department responded to a shoot out in front of the emergency room entrance at Methodist North Hospital Tuesday morning at 12:42 a.m.
The shooting left six victims injured. Two victims were transported to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition. Four victims were transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. One of those four is now in non-critical condition.
According to MPD, three of the shooting victims were detained for possessing a stolen vehicle.
MPD said all six victims were shot by suspects driving a black SUV.
A silver sedan seen abandoned at the median near the intersection of Austin Peay and Walter K. Singleton Pkwy had more than 20 bullet holes on the driver side door.
The hospital was on lockdown for hours while MPD worked to investigate the scene. MPD also blocked off parts of Covington Pike and Austin Peay. Those roads have now been reopened.
More details will be available as this story progresses. This is an ongoing investigation.
Editor's Note: MPD dispatch originally believed eight victims were injured in the shooting. Sources later confirmed that there were only six shooting victims. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/crime-shooting-memphis-methodist-north-hospital/522-f62cae04-43d7-4696-8ba5-84d252c28e0d | 2022-08-16T15:01:44 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/crime-shooting-memphis-methodist-north-hospital/522-f62cae04-43d7-4696-8ba5-84d252c28e0d |
MINNEAPOLIS — For four months, they've been waiting.
In one hospital room: Maddy Fleischacker, age 6, from Buffalo, Minnesota.
In another room: Rinken Braun, 21-month-old, from Brookings, South Dakota.
Separating the girls are four years and a few hundred feet.
Yet, daily, Maddy and Rinken are joined by hearts.
“They're just inseparable,” Emily Johnson, Rinken’s mother says.
In April, both girls arrived at Children’s Minnesota as strangers.
Rinken’s heart defect had been detected before she was born.
Maddy’s was only discovered in January.
To survive long-term, both need heart transplants.
So, they wait. And they play.
If Rinken is on a riding toy, Maddy will be pushing it.
If Maddy is guest-hosting the hospital’s in-house TV show, Rinken will be at her side.
And if Maddy is drawing a picture, there’s never a doubt who the recipient will be.
“Rinken,” Maddy says, looking up from her crayons.
Rinken calls Maddy, "Mae Mae." She may as well call her "sister."
“I think it was at that level the day they met,” Rinken’s mother says.
Both girls require around-the-clock IVs. To leave their rooms means poles and plastic tubing comes with them.
It’s been this way for four months and will continue to be so until donor hearts can be found.
“We're waiting for a gift that is the hardest thing in the world to ask for – life,” Emily says.
Listening nearby, Miguella Fleischaker, Maddy’s mom, wipes away tears. “For another parent to have to lose their child for ours to survive is so hard,” she says. “I don't want to pray for it because I don't want someone to lose their child.”
It’s unlikely both girls will be matched with hearts at the same time.
It’s also unlikely either mom will feel a tinge of envy, should her daughter be left waiting while the other girl proceeds to a transplant.
“If they were to interrupt us right now to say Mae Mae's getting a heart, I would jump for joy,” Emily says.
Same for Miguella.
“Absolutely,” she says. “I mean, how could you not?”
The girls play in a hospital activity center. Maddy is dressed in her favorite shirt. On the front of the gray t-shirt, inside a red heart, are the words, “Rinken Strong.”
“It means I love her a lot,” Maddy says.
The girls wait, but seldom have a bad day.
Why would they, when their best friend is just an IV line away?
UPDATE: On the morning of Aug. 15, Maddy successfully underwent heart transplant surgery after a donor heart became available. Rinken continues to wait for her heart.
According to LifeSource, more than 3,000 people locally remain on the transplant waiting list. For more information on becoming an organ donor, click here.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) - A 16-year-old boy died early Tuesday after a golf cart overturned in Mount Pleasant.
Police responded to Chase Run Apartments on Isabella Road around 3:30 a.m. to investigate a suspicious situation. As officers patrolled Horizon Park in the area, they found the golf cart rolled over and a 16-year-old's body inside.
The teen was identified as a resident of Mount Pleasant. A 16-year-old girl from Mount Pleasant received minor scrapes and bruises.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department will continue investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. Investigators have not said what caused the golf cart to flip over.
Anyone with information about the crash should call Mount Pleasant police at 989-779-9111 or Isabella County Central Dispatch at 989-773-1000. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/16-year-old-found-dead-in-overturned-golf-cart-overnight/article_ecc722ec-1d6c-11ed-a850-670e4bce2874.html | 2022-08-16T15:02:33 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/16-year-old-found-dead-in-overturned-golf-cart-overnight/article_ecc722ec-1d6c-11ed-a850-670e4bce2874.html |
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash — Olalla Bay Market and Landing in Kitsap County was damaged in a fire early Tuesday morning.
Crews responded to the 2-alarm fire at the market, located on the 13900 block of Crescent Valley Road Southeast, around 2:15 a.m. Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control by 3 a.m., according to South Kitsap Fire & Rescue (SKFR).
The waterfront store is a pillar of the Olalla, Wash. community, located on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Vashon Island. Store owner Gregg Olsen told KING 5 crews at the scene the damage to the building looked "pretty bad.”
Olsen said he found out about the fire when the security system in the building alerted him there was some movement in the building.
“It turned out to be a fire that wasn’t really flames, but of a big buildup of smoke in the back of the building,” Olsen said.
Olsen said there were around nine or 10 fire trucks at the market when he arrived.
“We live very close by, and we really appreciate how fast the Kitsap team came out here to help us,” Olsen said.
Olsen is a best-selling author and a prominent resident in the community. He became the owner of the market a few years ago and has been working to reopen the store. A reopening was set for early October, but now that reopening may not happen as planned.
Olsen said his family is going to focus on what the next steps will be to reopen and thanked the community for how they’ve supported them so far.
“It’s not just me and my family, it is, our community has worked so hard and we’ve had so many volunteers and help,” Olsen said.
SKFR said the fire was extinguished and crews had cleared the scene by 7 a.m. The Kitsap County Fire Marshal is investigating. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Download our free KING 5 app to stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olalla-bay-market-and-landing-fire-kitsap-county/281-f30b0319-abd9-4e06-a989-ced4d1a6d9db | 2022-08-16T15:04:24 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olalla-bay-market-and-landing-fire-kitsap-county/281-f30b0319-abd9-4e06-a989-ced4d1a6d9db |
AUSTIN, Texas — Pablo Vegas, a utility executive who lives in Ohio, will be the new leader of Texas’ main power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. ERCOT’s board announced Vegas’ hiring Tuesday.
Vegas becomes ERCOT’s first permanent chief executive in 16 months, since former CEO Bill Magness was fired in the aftermath of the February 2021 power grid disaster, when a strong winter storm left millions of Texans without power for days after freezing temperatures shut down natural gas facilities and power plants, which rely on each other to keep electricity flowing. Hundreds of people died.
Following the deadly blackouts, Texas politicians lambasted ERCOT’s board of directors because some of them did not reside in Texas, and many of them resigned. At the time, a bipartisan chorus from state lawmakers expressed frustration and disbelief that many ERCOT board members, despite extensive energy industry expertise, lived outside the state.
Now, a non-Texan will lead the state’s main power grid.
Vegas is executive vice president of NiSource Inc., and group president of the company’s utilities. The Indiana-based NiSource delivers natural gas to approximately 3.1 million customers across six states and electricity to about 470,000 customers in Indiana, according to the company.
Vegas, who was born in Peru and worked as president and chief operating officer for transmission company AEP Texas from 2008 to 2010, did not reply to questions emailed from The Texas Tribune on Monday. Vegas held a variety of other senior executive roles at AEP in addition to his two-year stint at the company’s Texas branch. AEP, which provides power to more than 5 million customers across 11 states, is based in Columbus, Ohio, where Vegas lives with his family.
ERCOT’s board of directors did not disclose how much Vegas would be paid. Magness told lawmakers he had earned $803,000 annually.
Brad Jones, ERCOT’s interim CEO who was hired to the temporary position after the catastrophe but did not plan to stay on the job this long, earns $500,000 annually, according to his contract, which the Tribune obtained through an open records request. Jones will also receive a one-time lump sum of $169,640 when he receives his final paycheck from ERCOT.
It is unclear how much independence Vegas and ERCOT will have in running the power grid. Gov. Greg Abbott, who is running for reelection in November, has closely controlled how — and whether — ERCOT communicates grid information with the public since the 2021 winter storm, which has become a major campaign issue for his Democratic opponent, Beto O’Rourke.
Current and former energy company directors, power grid employees, longtime energy analysts and consultants have told the Tribune that Abbott also has had an unprecedented amount of power over the ERCOT CEO search and vetoed at least one candidate — a former executive of a large Texas electricity provider and former chief executive of a California utility — while his favored candidate, the chief executive of the Austin-based Lower Colorado River Authority, repeatedly turned down the job.
Vegas has not contributed money to Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick or House Speaker Dade Phelan, according to a Tribune analysis of campaign finance records.
Eric Lau contributed reporting to this story.
This story comes from our KHOU 11 News partners at The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them - about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-names-new-ceo/285-854dd379-e22b-42cc-9897-611641323f9a | 2022-08-16T15:06:02 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-names-new-ceo/285-854dd379-e22b-42cc-9897-611641323f9a |
Updated 9:15 a.m.
GREENSBORO — Police have identified the victim in Monday's shooting as a 32-year-old woman.
Ivanna Wilkes was found fatally shot when officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. to the 2200 block of Obrien Street, police said today in a news release.
GREENSBORO — Police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday night on Obrien Street.
Officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. Monday to the 2200 block of Obrien Street for a report of a shooting, police said in a news release. Officers found one person dead from a gunshot, police said.
Police said they had no suspect information and no further information was available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. People can also send tips via the P3Tips app or website. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-id-woman-killed-in-shooting-monday-night-in-greensboro/article_6175020c-1d55-11ed-893b-13b4d33750f3.html | 2022-08-16T15:06:15 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-id-woman-killed-in-shooting-monday-night-in-greensboro/article_6175020c-1d55-11ed-893b-13b4d33750f3.html |
RALEIGH — A High Point woman won the first $100,000 prize in a new lottery game, officials said.
Ngoc Hanh Bui picked up a $20 Platinum scratch-off ticket from the Family Fare on West Wendover Avenue in Jamestown, the NC Education Lottery said Tuesday in a news release. She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,016.
The Platinum scratch-off game debuted this month with four $2 million prizes and eight $100,000 prizes, the lottery said. The four $2 million prizes and seven $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/high-point-woman-wins-100k-from-lottery-scratch-off-ticket/article_0ee52880-1d6b-11ed-a3bd-6b8cfbf52c94.html | 2022-08-16T15:06:21 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/high-point-woman-wins-100k-from-lottery-scratch-off-ticket/article_0ee52880-1d6b-11ed-a3bd-6b8cfbf52c94.html |
BOONVILLE, N.Y. – The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Boonville man who was last seen on Monday.
Sheriff Robert Maciol says 48-year-old David Talerico's last possible location was St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Boonville around 6 p.m. Monday evening.
Talerico is white, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He is bald with a brown mustache and beard. It is not clear what Talerico was wearing when he went missing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 315-736-0141. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/authorities-searching-for-missing-boonville-man/article_17da7c5c-1d6f-11ed-ab65-3356b5ecdcf2.html | 2022-08-16T15:08:52 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/authorities-searching-for-missing-boonville-man/article_17da7c5c-1d6f-11ed-ab65-3356b5ecdcf2.html |
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