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Dino Paielli, who turns 90 next month, unveiled the special signage at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Wilson Road alongside his two sons, Mark and David, and Mayor John Antaramian. The brown and white road sign reads "Honorary Paielli Way" and is just a few yards from Paielli's Bakery, 6020 39th Ave.
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The brown and white road sign reads "Honorary Paielli Way" and is just a few yards from Paielli's Bakery, 6020 39th Ave.
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Dino Paielli, left, received an honorary Kenosha street near his family bakery on Wednesday. Ald. Jack Rose nominated him for the honor.
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The cyclops doughnuts, a perennial favorite at Paielli's Bakery
The owner of a longstanding multigenerational Kenosha business received honorary signage on a portion of 40th Avenue Wednesday morning.
Dino Paielli, who turns 90 next month, unveiled the special signage at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Wilson Road alongside his two sons, Mark and David, and Mayor John Antaramian. The brown and white road sign reads "Honorary Paielli Way" and is just a few yards from Paielli's Bakery, 6020 39th Ave.
"I want to thank the City of Kenosha for this honor that you're giving me. It was a long journey to get here," Dino Paielli said. "I want to thank the city, I want to thank all my family who worked hard, I want to thank my customers and all my employees. I didn't do it myself. I had all kinds of good help. We worked together for years and years, and that's why it's a success. We tried to be fair all the way down the line. We're still not done, yet."
Sante and Matilda Paielli began serving Kenosha on 22nd Avenue with just five employees and they later relocated to 52nd Street. As the family business continued to grow they moved to their present location on 39th Avenue in 1956.
When their parents retired, their two sons, Dino and Dominic, continued to operate the bakery. In 1993, Dominic retired and Dino, along with sons Mark and David, continued to operate the 20,000 square-foot bakery. Over the last several years the fourth generation has also begun to work side-by-side with Dino, Mark, and David.
Now about 70 employees help in the production, delivering and selling of Paielli’s bread, cakes, pies, kringles and cookies. The bakery provides breads to many Kenosha restaurants and grocery stores.
"I've been here for 72 years now," Dino Paielli said. "I'm a lucky guy."
Antaramian said it's a pleasure honoring such a beloved family and business.
"It's wonderful whenever you have the opportunity to honor a business that's been here so long and have given so much to the community. We're so pleased to be able to do this and honor the family," he said. "It's a great morning to do this."
Ald. Jack Rose nominated Dino Paielli for the honorary signage at the City Council. Rose represents the district home to the bakery.
"It's great to see this," Rose said. "You can't think of a more iconic local institution."
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Dino Paielli, who turns 90 next month, unveiled the special signage at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Wilson Road alongside his two sons, Mark and David, and Mayor John Antaramian. The brown and white road sign reads "Honorary Paielli Way" and is just a few yards from Paielli's Bakery, 6020 39th Ave. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-dino-paielli-receives-honorary-kenosha-street-near-family-bakery/article_3edc6364-1e56-11ed-83ae-c327556dc94c.html | 2022-08-17T20:30:55 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-dino-paielli-receives-honorary-kenosha-street-near-family-bakery/article_3edc6364-1e56-11ed-83ae-c327556dc94c.html |
MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST, WV (WOWK) — Ginseng lovers rejoice!
Starting Aug. 29, the Monongahela National Forest will sell ginseng permits for the 2022 harvest season. The permit is needed to dig ginseng on National Forest System lands.
Each permit allows up to 95 plants to be collected from one ranger district during the West Virginia ginseng season, Sept. 1 through Nov. 30.
For a legal harvest, ginseng plants must have three or more prongs and have produced fruit in 2022. When harvesting, plant the fruit on-site and keep the rest of the plant intact. Do not harvest over 24 plants per day and do not possess over 24 plants while on National Forest Land.
Ginseng permits can be purchased Monday through Friday at ranger stations in Parsons, Petersburg, Richwood, Bartow, Marlinton, or at the Supervisor’s Officer in Elkins. Permits are also available at the ranger station in White Sulphur Springs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Monongahela National Forest ginseng permits are $20 each. An additional permit is needed for each forest district. Harvesters may purchase more than one permit.
For more information about state laws on ginseng harvest, click here. More information on the Monogahela National Forest can be viewed here. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/monongahela-national-forest-to-start-selling-ginseng-permits-aug-29/ | 2022-08-17T20:31:35 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/monongahela-national-forest-to-start-selling-ginseng-permits-aug-29/ |
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation has begun installing solar panel arrays at three sites in Augusta.
The state estimates the projects will reduce Maine's carbon emissions by up to 2,000 metric tons annually and reduce state electricity costs by $7.2 million over the next 20 years, according to a release issued Wednesday by the MaineDOT.
The state said there will be no cost to taxpayers for the installation or maintenance of the solar panel arrays.
The three projects are located at the Augusta Airport and inside the I-95 interchanges at Exits 109 and 112. Once completed, the arrays will provide low-cost renewable energy to power both the Capital complex and East Campus, Wednesday's release stated.
The solar projects will be owned and operated by Cenergy Power, which the MaineDOT said was selected for the project through a competitive bidding process. Once online, the arrays will generate approximately 8.5 MW of solar energy – enough to power about 1,000 homes, according to the state.
Cenergy is beginning work at Exit 109 this week, with further work at the other sites expected to commence later in August.
“This is a win-win for the people of Maine,” MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note said in Wednesday's release. “The solar arrays constructed on three parcels of state-owned land in Augusta will save the state – and state taxpayers – money while also reducing the impact our energy use has on our climate.”
The MaineDOT said the projects align with the state's "Maine Won't Wait" overall climate action plan and the state’s statutory goals to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reduce emissions by 45 percent by 2030 and at least 80 percent by 2050, and transition to 80 percent renewable energy by 2030 and a goal of 100 percent by 2050.
“These solar projects will benefit nearly 1.7 million square feet of public buildings across our two campuses,” Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said in Wednesday's release. “Once online, these arrays will help reduce costs for taxpayers and reduce emissions from state power consumption, in support of Governor Mills’ direction for state government to lead by example in renewable energy and sustainability.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-dot-working-to-install-solar-panel-arrays-at-sites-in-augusta-maine-capital-capitol-solar-panels-highway-cenergy-power/97-060da4f2-8b55-4fc7-805d-8994de626af0 | 2022-08-17T20:31:59 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-dot-working-to-install-solar-panel-arrays-at-sites-in-augusta-maine-capital-capitol-solar-panels-highway-cenergy-power/97-060da4f2-8b55-4fc7-805d-8994de626af0 |
DIXMONT, Maine — Two people have died in a serious motor vehicle crash in Dixmont involving multiple vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
Police responded to the incident located on Western Avenue at approximately 12:40 p.m., according to a news release issued by Chief Deputy John Knappe of the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office.
An early investigation has revealed a westbound sedan crossed over the center line, striking an eastbound sedan in a head-on collision, the release says.
Upon arrival, medical personnel confirmed both drivers were deceased. Both vehicles were reportedly only occupied by the drivers, according to the release.
The release reports that Sheriff's Office deputies, investigators, and reconstruction and mapping teams are conducting an investigation at this time.
Authorities have identified and interviewed witnesses to the incident.
The Dixmont and Newburgh fire departments reportedly assisted at the scene, the release says.
Police say in the release no further information will be released on Wednesday while families are being notified.
Western Avenue will remain closed for an extended period of time as the investigation continues, according to the release.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/two-killed-in-dixmont-motor-vehicle-crash-maine-western-avenue-penobscot-county-police/97-d582beef-ca69-4c4b-bf5f-b447c8256643 | 2022-08-17T20:32:05 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/two-killed-in-dixmont-motor-vehicle-crash-maine-western-avenue-penobscot-county-police/97-d582beef-ca69-4c4b-bf5f-b447c8256643 |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes across the country, Texas, and Dallas all have a common goal of making the world a better place in whatever field they venture in.
Now is the time to celebrate these companies as August 17 is National Nonprofit Day! NationalToday says, “National Nonprofit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. If you’ve ever volunteered, you’re well aware of the significance of these charitable organizations.”
Volunteering is always a wonderful way to participate in your favorite nonprofit’s mission, but what about working for them? We checked out Zippia’s list of the best nonprofit companies to work for in Dallas:
- Meeting Professionals International
- Susan G. Komen
- Point of View Ministries Inc
- Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
- Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
- Goodwill Dallas
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- SIL International
- Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Click here for more from Zippia’s list. | https://cw33.com/news/local/report-says-these-are-the-best-nonprofits-to-work-for-in-dallas/ | 2022-08-17T20:36:55 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/report-says-these-are-the-best-nonprofits-to-work-for-in-dallas/ |
30-year-old man fatally shot in Tucson near North Avenue and Flores Street
Tucson Police Department was investigating a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning on Tucson’s west side near North Avenue and Flores Street.
Police received a call regarding a shooting around 1:40 a.m., according to Tucson police.
When officers arrived, they found 30-year-old Andrew Jamal Hodge inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound, police said. Tucson Fire Department also responded to the scene and pronounced Hodge dead.
Following an investigation from homicide detectives, Tucson police said they believe the shooting was not random. However, police have not yet released details on the suspect’s motive.
Tucson police were asking anyone with information on the case to call 911 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, call 88-CRIME (882-7463).
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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Man incarcerated at Pima County Adult Detention Complex in Tucson dies
A man incarcerated at Pima County Adult Detention Complex in Tucson died Tuesday night, one day after arriving.
At around 8 p.m., deputies responded to reports of an in-custody death at the facility, according to a statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Department. The man was identified as Wade Welch, 37.
Welch was booked into the complex on Monday on suspicion of domestic violence, disorderly conduct and domestic violence threats and intimidation, the statement said.
The case is being investigated by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team and the Tucson Police Department will lead the investigation, according to the Sheriff's Department.
Across the state, The Republic found that someone dies during an arrest or in a county jail at least once a month. Advocates and criminal-justice experts say discrepancies in reporting and investigating make it difficult to know how widespread this issue is or to address underlying causes.
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The Republic found at least 64 cases in which a person died in a county jail or during an arrest between Jan. 1, 2017 and Aug. 4, 2020. Based on this data, that means that, on average, it happens every 21 days.
Reach criminal justice reporter Gloria Rebecca Gomez at grgomez@gannett.com or on Twitter @glorihuh.
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COVID-19 weekly update: Arizona case numbers decline; 81 new deaths reported
Reported COVID-19 cases in Arizona declined last week, as did the percentage of tests returning positive for the virus, according to the state's weekly update.
Health officials on Wednesday added 12,244 new COVID-19 cases, down 9.3% from 13,501 the previous week, and 81 new known deaths over the weeklong period ending Aug. 6.
Arizona's overall pandemic death rate since early 2020 is the third-highest nationwide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 data tracker, which separates New York City from New York state, says New York City has the highest rate and Mississippi ranks second, according to the latest update, with Arizona third, Alabama fourth and West Virginia fifth.
June and July saw relatively similar weekly case additions, in Arizona and Wednesday's was the lowest reported since May.
Case counts are still far below the winter, state data shows. Case numbers in recent months likely are not showing the full picture of infections as many more people have used at-home test kits and may not report positive results to their doctors or county health departments.
Arizona, like other states, is seeing ongoing elevated cases largely driven by two contagious subvariants of the virus, BA.4 and BA.5, with BA.5 the more dominant of the two. It's also likely contributing to reinfections and infections in people who have been vaccinated given its contagiousness and ability to evade antibodies.
Residents in four of Arizona’s 15 counties should be wearing face masks indoors in public because of COVID-19 levels, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of Aug. 11. Those counties were Mohave, Apache, Yuma and La Paz.
The CDC’s “community level” guidance is updated weekly and ranks counties as low, medium and high, or green, yellow and orange. The six Arizona counties designated as “medium” were Navajo, Pinal, Gila, Graham, Santa Cruz and Greenlee. Maricopa, Pima, Coconino, Yavapai and Cochise were “low” as of Aug. 11.
The metrics are based on a county’s COVID-19 hospital bed use, COVID-19 hospital admissions and case rates for the virus over the past week.
Reported cases since the pandemic began are over 2.2 million. Known deaths in Arizona are at 30,982, according to state data.
Wednesday marked the 25th of the weekly updates to the state's data dashboard, instead of daily updates that Arizonans became accustomed to following for the latest data on infections, illnesses and deaths.
The previous week's update added 13,501 cases and 59 deaths, compared with 15,034 cases and 74 deaths three weeks ago and 17,249 cases and 70 deaths four weeks ago.
This week's update shows the differences between data reported for the week of Aug. 7-13 and July 31-Aug. 6.
Health officials say weekly updates match how public health monitors trends and other disease reporting.
Case numbers generally were relatively lower in the past couple of months, and public health experts estimate cases of the highly contagious omicron variant peaked in Arizona around mid-January.
The state data dashboard no longer shows key hospitalization information since Gov. Doug Ducey ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration March 30. State health officials said hospitals are no longer required to report some COVID-19 surveillance data to the state, meaning certain graphs showing weekly hospitalization levels for the disease and bed usage by COVID-19 patients are no longer updated.
At the time that data reporting stopped, hospitalizations for the disease had dropped steadily since late January.
The CDC still reports state hospitalization data for Arizona and showed a 0.4% increase in the seven-day average of COVID-19 hospital admissions during Aug. 8-14 compared with Aug. 1-7. Hospital admissions last week were down 83.4% from the peak seven-day average in early January 2021.
The number of known deaths in the state was at 30,982 as of Wednesday, after passing 30,000 known deaths in the May 4 update, 29,000 deaths in the March 30 update, 28,000 deaths in the March 9 update, 27,000 deaths on Feb. 10 and 26,000 deaths on Jan. 28. The state surpassed 25,000 deaths on Jan. 13. Deaths are now reported with a four-week lag.
The CDC earlier this month relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines. Among other things, it dropped recommendations that Americans who are not up-to-date on vaccines quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person, USA Today reported on Aug. 11.
The CDC also says people who do test positive for the virus but show no symptoms or see symptoms improve quickly can isolate for a shorter period.
State data on breakthrough infections
The state in December began publicly disclosing data on breakthrough COVID-19 infections, and state officials say the data underscores the effectiveness of the vaccine, especially for people with booster doses.
Data from June show that 23.3% of hospitalizations and 22.4% of COVID-19 deaths were among fully vaccinated people without a booster, with 47.3% of hospitalizations and 42.7% of deaths among unvaccinated people. Fully vaccinated people with a booster made up 29.4% of hospitalizations and 34.9% of deaths in June.
The monthly data no longer includes a breakdown of cases by vaccination status, just hospitalizations and deaths. Health officials said that's because testing changes, including more at-home testing, made that comparison "far less reliable."
The COVID-19 virus' disproportionate impact on older adults, who are also more likely to have a booster dose, could help explain why a higher percentage of people who were fully vaccinated and boosted died of COVID-19 in June than those who were fully vaccinated and not boosted. The effectiveness of boosters also appears to wane after several months. But the precise explanation for those percentages of deaths is unclear.
Health officials emphasize the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19 is to remain up to date with recommended vaccinations, including second booster doses for those 50 and older and people who are immunocompromised.
As of July 13, there had been 2,057 breakthrough deaths in fully vaccinated individuals, according to state health officials’ preliminary data, which works out to a breakthrough death rate of about 0.04% among fully vaccinated people.
Case rates and death reports
Contagious omicron subvariants, particularly BA.5, are contributing to many of the cases in Arizona, according to results from sequencing labs.
Percent positivity, which refers to the percentage of COVID-19 diagnostic tests that are positive, varies somewhat based on how it's measured. It was high in the winter months, a sign of more community spread. Then it was much lower but began climbing upward in April.
Arizona's percent positivity for COVID-19 testing was at 3% for the week of April 3, 4% for the week of April 10, 5% for the week of April 17, 6% for the week of April 24, 8% for the week of May 1, 11% for the week of May 8, 15% for the week of May 15, 18% for the week of May 22, 21% for the week of May 29, 22% for the week of June 5, 23% for the week of June 12, 27% for the week of June 19, 26% for the week of June 26, 28% for the week of July 3, 29% for the week of July 10, 29% for the week of July 17, 27% for the week of July 24, 24% for the week of July 31 and 22% for the week beginning Aug. 7. The percentages are now for all diagnostic tests conducted, rather than for unique individuals tested, after a change to the state dashboard.
A positivity rate of 5% or less is considered a good benchmark that the disease's spread is under control.
The state's overall COVID-19 death and case rates since Jan. 21, 2020, still remain among the worst in the country.
The COVID-19 death rate in Arizona since the pandemic began is 424 deaths per 100,000 people as of Tuesday, according to the CDC. The U.S. average is 310 deaths per 100,000 people as of Tuesday, according to the CDC.
Arizona's first known death from the disease occurred in mid-March 2020.
Many of the reported deaths occurred days or weeks before because of reporting delays and death certificate matching.
A total of 2,237,208 COVID-19 cases were identified across the state through Aug. 13.
Vaccination update
Arizonans ages 6 months and older are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, while the Moderna vaccine is approved for children ages 6 months to 5 years and people 18 and older. The CDC has recommended the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on a more limited basis for people 18 and older. Many individuals are eligible for booster doses, too.
The state as of Wednesday was reporting that nearly 5.3 million people in Arizona — about 73.7% of the total state population — had received at least one vaccine dose through Aug. 13, with about 4.6 million residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The state’s data dashboard now separates out doses administered to Arizona residents versus all doses administered in the state.
Arizona's rate of fully vaccinated people out of the total population was 62.9%, which was behind the national rate of 67.3%, according to the CDC as of Aug. 10.
Out of people ages 5 and older, 66.8% of those in Arizona were fully vaccinated, compared with 71.5% at the national level, CDC data shows.
Health experts strongly recommend booster shots for those eligible, especially with the omicron variant spreading. About 47.8% of fully vaccinated Arizonans over the age of 18 had received a first booster shot as of Aug. 10, below the national rate of 51.4% for that same age group.
What to know about latest numbers
Reported cases in Arizona: 2,237,208, as of Aug. 13.
Cases by county: 1,406,462 in Maricopa; 285,087 in Pima; 145,126 in Pinal; 66,857 in Yuma; 63,221 in Mohave; 53,939 in Yavapai; 48,900 in Coconino; 43,238 in Navajo; 35,375 in Cochise; 30,185 in Apache; 19,363 in Gila; 18,163 in Santa Cruz; 13,164 in Graham; 5,695 in La Paz; and 2,433 in Greenlee, according to state numbers.
The rate of cases per 100,000 people since the pandemic began is highest in Apache County, followed by Navajo, Gila, Santa Cruz, Graham and Coconino counties, according to state data. The rate in Apache County is 42,036 cases per 100,000 people. By comparison, the U.S. average rate since the pandemic began is 27,969 cases per 100,000 people as of Tuesday, according to the CDC.
The Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona reported 63,342 cases and 1,879 confirmed deaths as of Aug. 16. The Navajo Nation includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
The Arizona Department of Corrections reported 15,360 inmates had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday, the highest number in Tucson, with 2,471 confirmed cases. A total of 5,574 prison staff members have self-reported testing positive, the department said. Sixty-two incarcerated people in Arizona are confirmed to have died of COVID-19, with 16 additional deaths under investigation.
The race/ethnicity breakdown of cases since the start of the pandemic in 2020 is 40% white, 29% Hispanic or Latino, 5% American Indian, 4% Black and 2% Asian/Pacific Islander. Race/ethnicity of positive cases since the onset of the pandemic is unknown in 15% of cases and listed as other race in 6% of cases.
Percent positivity was at 22% for the week of Aug. 7, slightly lower than previous weeks but still at a high level. The state numbers leave out data from labs that do not report electronically.
The state Health Department includes probable cases as anyone with a positive antigen test, another type of test to determine infection. Antigen tests (not related to antibody tests) use a nasal swab or another fluid sample to test for current infection. Results are typically produced within 15 minutes.
A positive antigen test result is considered very accurate, but there's an increased chance of false-negative results, Mayo Clinic officials said. They say a doctor may recommend a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test to confirm a negative antigen test result.
Arizona as of Tuesday had the 14th highest overall case rate in of all U.S. states and territories since Jan. 21, 2020. Ahead of Arizona in cases per 100,000 people since the pandemic began are Alaska, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Guam, Kentucky, New York City, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Delaware, according to the CDC.
Arizona's infection rate is 30,568 cases per 100,000 people, according to the CDC. The national average is 27,969 cases per 100,000 people, although the rates in states hard hit early in the pandemic may be an undercount because of a lack of available testing in March and April 2020.
Reported deaths in Arizona: 30,982
Deaths by county: 17,726 in Maricopa; 3,947 in Pima; 1,711 in Pinal; 1,518 in Mohave; 1,258 in Yavapai; 1,194 in Yuma; 929 in Navajo; 620 in Apache; 590 in Cochise; 491 in Coconino; 392 in Gila; 237 in Santa Cruz; 182 in Graham; 148 in La Paz; and 39 in Greenlee.
People age 65 and older make up 22,012 of the 30,982 deaths, or 71%. About 15% of deaths were among people 55-64 years old, 8% were 45-54 and 5% were 20-44 years old.
While race/ethnicity was unknown for 4% of deaths, 56% of those who died were white, 26% were Hispanic or Latino, 7% were Native American, 3% were Black and 1% were Asian/Pacific Islander, the state data shows.
The global death toll as of Wednesday was 6,443,016. The U.S. had the highest death count of any country in the world, at 1,038,049, followed by Brazil at 681,763 and India at 527,134, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Arizona's 30,982 deaths represent about 3% of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S,
Republic reporter Alison Steinbach contributed to this article
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Flash flood warning issued for Coconino County, north of Flagstaff
Sam Burdette
Arizona Republic
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Pipeline Fire Burn Scar in Coconino County north of Flagstaff until 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Flooding is already occurring in the area, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning includes Timberline, Wupatki Trails, and Pine Mountain Estates.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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Two die in rollover crash on U.S. 60 after being rear-ended at a high speed
Two people were killed in a car crash early Wednesday morning on U.S. 60 in Mesa near the Sossaman Road exit, according to Arizona Department of Public Safety media relations specialist Bart Graves.
Graves said the crash occurred around 2:41 a.m. when an eastbound vehicle traveling “at a high rate of speed” rear-ended another vehicle. He said the vehicle that was rear-ended rolled over and the two occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
Both ejected occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Graves said the death notification process has not yet been completed for the two victims. Their names have not yet been publicly released.
The driver of the vehicle who rear-ended the other was transported to a hospital in Mesa, Graves said.
According to Graves, the state troopers investigating the case believe the driver was impaired in some way.
U.S. 60 was closed for some time but has since re-opened.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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Charlotte Lester disappeared in Warwick three months ago. Her case is still a mystery
A Warwick woman's disappearance remains a mystery three months after she was reported missing.
Mark Lester, brother of the missing woman, Charlotte Lester, said on Wednesday that the Warwick police haven't updated him on any developments in their investigation.
"They haven't made a statement. Or informed us on anything," he said in an electronic message.
The family has hired a private investigator, who has been "very active," Mark Lester said without providing further details.
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Responding to an email from The Journal, Warwick Police Chief Bradford Connor said he had "no updates on the missing person case."
When was the last time Charlotte Lester was seen?
Charlotte Lester, then 44, was last seen at about 10 p.m. Monday, May 16, in the Apponaug neighborhood. She was reported missing by an acquaintance that Thursday, according to police. Her dog was found abandoned near Elmwood Avenue two days after she was last seen.
After Lester was reported missing, the Warwick police asked for the public's help in finding her. They described her as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a slim to medium build. She has brown eyes and brown hair but might sometimes wear a wig.
A week after Lester was last seen, her truck was found in the parking lot of Kent Hospital in Warwick. Searchers for Lester have come up empty.
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On Tuesday, radio host John DePetro was arrested for trespassing at 29 Staples Ave. in Warwick, the location of a residence the Warwick police searched on May 23. The police said it was "an address Lester was known to frequent."
DePetro posted on his website, depetro.com, that he went to the house "to continue to search for answers from the owner of the home..." Wearing a cap saying, "RI backs the blue," DePetro taped a Facebook Live event from in front of the house. He was arrested after knocking on the front door. The resident of the house was the complaining witness for the arrest, according to Connor.
DePetro said the Warwick police acted professionally in arresting him, but also said he would "vigorously defend this attack on the Press in court." He added, "Charlotte Lester remains missing and we will continue our efforts to draw attention to the case.”
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Airport to get new restaurant operator
A new chef will soon be at the oven at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport.
The City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Brandy Belk to operate concessions at the airport.
She will be the third operator in six years.
Although the first two operators didn't stay long, the city's transportation director, John Burrus, said he considers the airport restaurant a success.
"In previous cases the the restaurants went on to do bigger and better things," he said.
Belk, who is trained as a pastry chef, will get $15,000 in assistance from the airport revenue fund.
"This will not impact the taxpayers in any way," Burrus said.
The contract will be for three years with an option to renew for two.
"Cooking is my soul. It's my passion," Belk said. "I'm just ready to get out there and give the city something that I haven't seen before."
Belk said she wants to give any money the restaurant earns back to the city and also operate a food truck.
"I'm hoping that when we open the doors it's going to be so crowded and so flooded that the money starts coming in, and I can do something else to start giving back to the city," she said.
Burrus said the restaurant will probably open in September. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/airport-to-get-new-restaurant-operator/65407584007/ | 2022-08-17T20:44:09 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/airport-to-get-new-restaurant-operator/65407584007/ |
Here's a look at Superintendent Donny Lee's first day of school in WFISD
Smiles and laughter filled the hallways and rooms of Wichita Falls ISD elementary schools Wednesday morning as Superintendent Donny Lee visited on the first day of classes.
"You want to go in and see all the good things that are happening on the first day of school," Dr. Lee said.
It was also his first day of school at WFISD. Lee was hired to take the district's reins July 25.
He has made it a priority in his previous years at other school districts to meet and greet kids and teachers on their first day of school.
So he continued this tradition here in Wichita Falls by stopping in at Lamar, Zundy, Milam and West Foundation elementary schools.
"You just take a tour of all the campuses, see all the kids, wave hi to them and see how they're doing and make them feel welcome," he said.
Lee was greeted with hugs from teachers and kids as he entered classrooms and navigated the hallways.
He also wants to make teachers feel welcome back to school and show the district supports them, Lee said.
Lee looks forward to helping and supporting the teachers and kids of WFISD throughout the school year and in the future.
"We are a team. It's team WFISD," he said. "We're all in this together." | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/wfisd-superintendent-donny-lee-visits-local-schools-on-first-day/65407634007/ | 2022-08-17T20:44:15 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/wfisd-superintendent-donny-lee-visits-local-schools-on-first-day/65407634007/ |
Wichita Falls Municipal Court to close Friday
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The Wichita Falls Municipal Court will be closed Friday during a computer system upgrade.
Anyone can still access basic information on wichitafallstx.gov. City officials apologized and thanked residents for their patience. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/wichita-falls-municipal-court-to-close-friday/65407709007/ | 2022-08-17T20:44:21 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/wichita-falls-municipal-court-to-close-friday/65407709007/ |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — No injuries were reported in a minor two-vehicle crash Tuesday night that created traffic commotion around Atlantic City International Airport, State Police said.
State Police responded to the crash in front of the terminal at 9:26 p.m., Sgt. Alejandro Goez said Wednesday.
Several troopers responded to the scene, Goez said. An investigation determined a vehicle was attempting to pull into the airport's cellphone parking lot when it collided with another vehicle.
Goez couldn't confirm whether traffic in the parking lot was redirected around the crash site.
Jannah Bensch, of Little Egg Harbor Township, said she was at the airport Tuesday night to pick up her aunt, who was arriving at ACY on a flight from Florida. She described a lot of State Police on site as well as firetrucks. Bensch said police weren't letting people park, sending them around in circles. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/no-injuries-in-tuesday-night-crash-outside-atlantic-city-airport-police-say/article_7e849aec-1e40-11ed-9a0e-578e5c26ebff.html | 2022-08-17T20:45:09 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/no-injuries-in-tuesday-night-crash-outside-atlantic-city-airport-police-say/article_7e849aec-1e40-11ed-9a0e-578e5c26ebff.html |
An Arizona woman formerly of Pleasantville is set to be sentenced Friday for her involvement in the killing of her two daughters in September.
Retta Cruse, 36, was indicted on two counts of murder after her daughters, Aleyah, 9, and Royal, 4, were found dead at her Phoenix home Sept. 8, 2021. Cruse initially pleaded not guilty to the crimes but has since changed her plea to avoid the death penalty, according to her attorney, Jason Gronski.
Cruse will appear before Judge Margaret LaBianca in Maricopa County Superior Court, Gronski said.
Cruse admitted giving her daughters drugs, causing them to overdose. On Sept. 8, officers found the girls huddled together on a bed dead with their mother barricaded in a bedroom at the Arizona home, having stabbed herself multiple times, according to police reports.
Cruse was living with Michael Coleman, the biological father of the youngest girl, in Arizona amid a custody dispute between her and Kevin Maddox, of Cumberland County, over the oldest girl.
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Coleman was initially cleared after cooperating with police, but Cruse believes investigators are letting him off the hook without a deeper analysis of his involvement in the murders, according to a statement Cruse read at an earlier hearing to lay out the factual basis for her guilty plea.
A factual basis is a statement given before a judge detailing the events of a crime, usually as a judge is weighing acceptance of a defendant's guilty plea, Gronski said.
Under oath, Cruse recounted the murders in chilling detail, which was provided in a letter Gronski emailed to The Press of Atlantic City on Tuesday. Cruse was subjected to cross examination, answering questions from the prosecution, after which the judge agreed to the plea agreement, Gronski said.
Cruse said she and Coleman had made a pact as a way to avoid separation as a family by the court, planning a murder-suicide by drugs.
Coleman joined Cruse in crushing oxycodone to give to the girls, drugs she said were provided by his doctor, Cruse said in her factual basis.
Detectives said drugs were found near the girls' mouths and a bottle of oxycodone also was in the room.
"After we grinded the pills and separated them, Michael and I sat with the girls watching skits of astral projection and explaining to them that we would be free and never have to be apart, so that’s why we were going to take the pills," Cruse wrote in her letter. "They were excited but did not understand our lives would permanently end forever."
Coleman then backed out of the plan, telling Cruse he would craft an alibi to deter investigators from looking into him as a possible suspect, the letter said, adding he tried leaving his fingerprints away from the scene.
At one point, Cruse said Coleman promised to kill Maddox once his wife, daughter and stepdaughter died.
It's unclear whether Maricopa County investigators have reexamined Coleman's alleged involvement. Neither the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office nor Coleman could be reached for comment Wednesday.
The girls and Cruse took the drugs, but when the mother of two woke up while her daughters didn't, she said, Coleman pressed her to follow through with her suicide, desperately attempting to drown herself in her home's bathtub. When drowning failed, she said she threw a radio into the tub in an effort to electrocute herself, the letter says.
As a last resort, she tried cutting herself with a razor. That also failed, and Cruse tried stabbing herself to death with a knife, inflicting the injuries police found on her at the crime scene.
"I remember telling Michael that I was too strong to die but I’m trying so out of frustration I had started stabbing my chest, thighs, and sliced my foot," Cruse told the judge. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ex-pleasantville-woman-guilty-of-murdering-daughters-in-arizona-to-be-sentenced-friday/article_4aa379b2-1e2e-11ed-9008-530751e569db.html | 2022-08-17T20:45:15 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ex-pleasantville-woman-guilty-of-murdering-daughters-in-arizona-to-be-sentenced-friday/article_4aa379b2-1e2e-11ed-9008-530751e569db.html |
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — Citing long-term fiscal responsibility and a safer facility for employees, the township's Municipal Utilities Authority will relocate later this year to Township Hall, the MUA said Wednesday.
“We are really excited about this opportunity,” Mary Jo Couts, chairwoman of the HTMUA, said in a news release.
The MUA is starting with a 10-year lease at Township Hall, 6101 13th St. in Mays Landing, officials said.
The move, Couts said, was decided as a way to aid taxpayers. The authority's current building on Ken Scull Avenue is in need of costly restoration, and relocating averts the need for taxpayers to help pay for those renovations, she said.
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Authority officials did not say how much the repairs would cost, only that the township will take ownership of the building.
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MUA employees are moving into offices inside the municipal building vacated after the township's municipal court ceased operations, merging with the consolidated Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County in the old courthouse on Main Street.
The move also makes employees more secure, as Township Hall is equipped with tighter security measures than the Ken Scull Avenue building, authority officials said.
"We really believe that this decision is the best for our employees, our customers and the community," Natalie Chesko, the MUA's executive director, said in a statement. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/hamilton-township-municipal-utilities-authority-relocating-to-township-hall/article_4bbf3cf4-1e52-11ed-b22d-bf58e52c9777.html | 2022-08-17T20:45:21 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/hamilton-township-municipal-utilities-authority-relocating-to-township-hall/article_4bbf3cf4-1e52-11ed-b22d-bf58e52c9777.html |
Prosecutors can't enforce Mich. abortion ban until judge decides on injunction
Pontiac — Oakland County Circuit Judge Jacob Cunningham said Wednesday he signed an order keeping the temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Michigan's abortion ban in “full force and effect” until he decides on a broader request for a preliminary injunction.
Cunningham made the announcement at the start of what is expected to be an hours-long hearing over the potential for a preliminary injunction. Such as order would block county prosecutors from enforcing the state's abortion law as the courts consider a lawsuit brought by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeking to overturn the abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Whitmer has argued there is a constitutional right to abortion in Michigan's constitution that nullifies the 1931 abortion ban, which has laid largely dormant while the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade was intact over the past 50 years.
Cunningham's order came after a Michigan Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday ruled Whitmer would not be forced to testify during the preliminary injunction hearing. The panel upheld last week's lower court ruling by Cunningham, who ruled Whitmer had shown good cause why she shouldn't be made to testify.
David Kallman, a lawyer for two of the 13 prosecuting attorneys named as defendants in Whitmer's case, subpoenaed the governor for Wednesday's hearing on the argument that she should have to explain how she would be expressly harmed by the state's abortion ban.
Whitmer's case was filed on the same April day that Planned Parenthood of Michigan filed a separate lawsuit in the state Court of Claims against Attorney General Dana Nessel, also arguing there was a constitutional right to abortion that trumped state law.
Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled in May that Planned Parenthood was likely to succeed in its case and issued a preliminary injunction that she asked Nessel to convey to county prosecutors.
But a state Court of Appeals panel earlier this month said neither Nessel nor the Court of Claims had authority over county prosecutors, exempting them from the block to the state's abortion ban.
Later that day, Cunningham issued a temporary restraining order stopping the 13 prosecutors listed as defendants in Whitmer's case from enforcing the abortion ban. The future of that block to county prosecutors is dependent on Cunningham's decision stemming from Wednesday and Thursday's arguments.
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YORK, Pa. — Kyvon Ward has been part of The Program's Project Future Focus Youth Reentry Program for roughly five months. He says the program has been more than what he expected.
“People actually care about you in the program, and [in] a lot of other programs you don’t get that," said Ward.
The Program focuses on helping at-risk youth and exposing them to different career opportunities and prospects, things they can do for their future.
On Wednesday, The Program did an Endless Opportunities Tour that stopped by several locations throughout York, like Penn State York and Skillet 2 Plate Soul Bistro. The tour was a collaboration with The Program and York City Police.
“Taking them around the local colleges and introducing them to different career paths. We have a real estate agent, military recruiter, healthcare workers, everyone really involved in this to try to show our youth that there are different opportunities for them," said AliceAnne Frost, the coordinator of The Program.
Ward was part of the youth that jumped at the chance.
“I’m here to really just find new opportunities, like colleges, businesses, careers," he said.
He encourages anyone who is hesitant to take a leap of faith and take advantage of the opportunities being given.
“Just try it. You need to stop letting other people fill your head up. If you feel like something is right for you, just do it," said Ward.
There are about 20 kids who are part of The Program and three of those attended Wednesday's Endless Opportunities Tour. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/a-program-in-york-is-looking-to-steer-at-risk-youth-to-the-right-path-by-providing-them-with-resources-and-tools-opportunities-colleges/521-b9f168e6-5b2e-4998-9863-f29bb7dec714 | 2022-08-17T20:48:42 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/a-program-in-york-is-looking-to-steer-at-risk-youth-to-the-right-path-by-providing-them-with-resources-and-tools-opportunities-colleges/521-b9f168e6-5b2e-4998-9863-f29bb7dec714 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A low-flying airplane or helicopter will be visible as early as this weekend as the United States Geological Survey (USGS) launches a new survey of parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
In Pennsylvania, parts of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties will be surveyed, among others.
The aircraft will hold sensors that passively measure Earth’s magnetic field according to Anji Shah, lead scientist on the project and Research Geophysicist at USGS.
“It’s kind of like doing a sonogram or an MRI of the Earth and seeing what’s underground," Shah told FOX43. "So with that, we can map things like faults. We can map ancient magma bodies. We can map a number of different things.”
Other applications of the data they collect include understanding the mineral resources of the area and learning more about water resources and geothermal energy.
This is the first time in 45 years that a survey like this has been conducted.
“Now we’re getting much better resolution. We’re getting modernized sensors. We have modernized processing. We actually have GPS so we know where we are. It will be a big difference in data quality," said Shah.
Funding for this survey was made possible via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It will take a few months for the entire survey area to be completed.
Shah tells FOX43 she’s excited to have this high-resolution data.
“There’s so much that we don’t know about the Earth that we can learn by understanding what’s underneath the ground," she said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/usgs-to-start-flights-over-pennsylvania-to-survey-local-geology-helicopter/521-5429f7a3-0bb6-406f-91c7-9a57eb98c36a | 2022-08-17T20:48:42 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/usgs-to-start-flights-over-pennsylvania-to-survey-local-geology-helicopter/521-5429f7a3-0bb6-406f-91c7-9a57eb98c36a |
NEW YORK — The head of the nation's top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.
The planned changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — CDC leaders call it a “reset”— come amid ongoing criticism of the agency's response to COVID-19, monkeypox and other public health threats. The changes include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases.
The CDC's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, told the agency's staff about the changes on Wednesday. It's a CDC initiative, and was not directed by the White House or other administration officials, she said.
“I feel like it's my my responsibility to lead this agency to a better place after a really challenging three years,” Walensky told The Associated Press.
The Atlanta-based agency, with a $12 billion budget and more than 11,000 employees, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. It’s customary for each CDC director to do some reorganizing, but Walensky’s action comes amid a wider demand for change.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats. Public unhappiness with the agency grew dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts said the CDC was slow to recognize how much virus was entering the U.S. from Europe, to recommend people wear masks, to say the virus can spread through the air, and to ramp up systematic testing for new variants.
We saw during COVID that CDC’s structures, frankly, weren’t designed to take in information, digest it and disseminate it to the public at the speed necessary,” said Jason Schwartz, a health policy researcher at the Yale School of Public Health.
Walensky, who became director in January 2021, has long said the agency has to move faster and communicate better, but stumbles have continued during her tenure. In April, she called for an in-depth review of the agency, which resulted in the announced changes.
"It’s not lost on me that we fell short in many ways” responding to the coronavirus, Walensky said. "We had some pretty public mistakes, and so much of this effort was to hold up the mirror ... to understand where and how we could do better."
Her reorganization proposal must be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services secretary. CDC officials say they hope to have a full package of changes finalized, approved and underway by early next year.
Some changes still are being formulated, but steps announced Wednesday include:
- Increasing use of preprint scientific reports to get out actionable data, instead of waiting for research to go through peer review and publication by the CDC journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
- Restructuring the agency's communications office and further revamping CDC websites to make the agency's guidance for the public more clear and easier to find.
- Altering the length of time agency leaders are devoted to outbreak responses to a minimum of six months — an effort to address a turnover problem that at times caused knowledge gaps and affected the agency’s communications.
- Creation of a new executive council to help Walensky set strategy and priorities.
- Appointing Mary Wakefield as senior counselor to implement the changes. Wakefield headed the Health Resources and Services Administration during the Obama administration and also served as the No. 2 administrator at HHS. Wakefield, 68, started Monday.
- Altering the agency's organization chart to undo some changes made during the Trump administration.
- Establishing an office of intergovernmental affairs to smooth partnerships with other agencies, as well as a higher-level office on health equity.
Walensky also said she intends to “get rid of some of the reporting layers that exist, and I'd like to work to break down some of the silos." She did not say exactly what that may entail, but emphasized that the overall changes are less about redrawing the organization chart than rethinking how the CDC does business and motivates staff.
“This will not be simply moving boxes" on the organization chart, she said.
Schwartz said flaws in the federal response go beyond the CDC, because the White House and other agencies were heavily involved.
A CDC reorganization is a positive step but “I hope it's not the end of the story,” Schwartz said. He would like to see "a broader accounting” of how the federal government handles health crises. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cdc-walensky-changes/507-8f94be91-5a61-4eee-85b1-cabb10362095 | 2022-08-17T20:51:11 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cdc-walensky-changes/507-8f94be91-5a61-4eee-85b1-cabb10362095 |
A chase through Bismarck city streets at speeds double the posted limits ended with the assistance of a state airplane and the arrest of a Jamestown man on multiple charges.
Brandon Schweitzer, 32, fled on a motorcycle after Bismarck police initiated a traffic stop in the 1800 block of East Calgary Avenue about 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to an affidavit. Officers in unmarked vehicles followed for a short time before the North Dakota Highway Patrol airplane started tracking Schweitzer.
Police again attempted to stop Schweitzer in a parking lot on North 19th Street. He allegedly fled south and then east on Century Avenue, reaching speeds of 70 mph in posted 35 mph zones. He at times drove on sidewalks and went the wrong way on one-way streets, police said.
Schweitzer allegedly abandoned the motorcycle about 11:15 p.m. and got into a car driven by a woman. The woman left the vehicle and Schweitzer moved into the driver’s seat. Officers in the Patrol plane observed him speeding, running stop signs and driving without lights, the affidavit states.
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The car stopped on North Bell Street, and police placed spike strips at the street’s intersection with West Divide Avenue. The car’s tires were damaged when it drove over the strips, and Schweitzer was stopped and arrested on East Boulevard Avenue, authorities say.
Schweitzer is charged with felony reckless endangerment, four counts of fleeing police, and a misdemeanor for driving under suspension. He’s scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 19. Court records don’t list an attorney for him.
Court records show Schweitzer has three other open court cases, all of which include charges of fleeing police and driving under suspension. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/jamestown-man-arrested-after-motorcycle-car-chase-in-bismarck/article_1d56c846-1e5c-11ed-9811-33ecbed642d7.html | 2022-08-17T20:54:08 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/jamestown-man-arrested-after-motorcycle-car-chase-in-bismarck/article_1d56c846-1e5c-11ed-9811-33ecbed642d7.html |
The installation of a new traffic signal system at Seventh Street and Thayer Avenue in Bismarck will impact traffic.
An all-way stop will be in place at the intersection starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The two outside southbound driving lanes on the one-way Seventh Street in the area will be closed to traffic. The middle two lanes will remain open. Parking lanes on Thayer Avenue will be reduced.
The signal shutdown and lane closures will be in place for about two weeks. Motorists can expect higher-than-normal congestion during peak traffic hours and are advised to seek alternate routes, according to the city.
For more information go to www.bismarcknd.gov/streets. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/seventh-street-intersection-getting-new-traffic-signals/article_1b95c3f2-1e68-11ed-8bb7-e7fe94e7e54a.html | 2022-08-17T20:54:14 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/seventh-street-intersection-getting-new-traffic-signals/article_1b95c3f2-1e68-11ed-8bb7-e7fe94e7e54a.html |
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore judge convicted a city police officer of reckless endangerment on Tuesday, finding that he failed to defend an assault victim during an investigation, prosecutors said.
Body-worn camera footage showed Nguyen speaking to Sommers, who says a man stole a vehicle from his business and after he tracked the vehicle, he confronted the man. Sommers had pulled the man from the vehicle and beaten him, according to charging documents.
Brown can be seen lying in the grass nearby and Sommers leans over him and says, “Hey, can you see that? Can you see? So you can remember me,” before kicking Brown in the head.
Online court records show Sommers was convicted of first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
Nguyen faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up $5,000 at sentencing on Oct. 27. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/baltimore-officer-convicted-of-reckless-endangerment/2022/08/17/c43d6742-1e65-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html | 2022-08-17T21:00:02 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/baltimore-officer-convicted-of-reckless-endangerment/2022/08/17/c43d6742-1e65-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html |
A man has been returned to Allen County and charged with felony attempted murder and felony aggravated battery in the July 29 double shooting on Fort Wayne’s southeast side.
Jaquell Franklin, 27, was stopped Tuesday by Valparaiso police and Porter County sheriff's deputies about 8 a.m., according to a news release from the Fort Wayne Police Department. He faces 20 to 40 years in prison if convicted on the attempted murder charge.
Bond was set at $60,000 at Wednesday afternoon’s initial hearing, and Franklin’s next hearing is set for Monday.
He’s accused of shooting two men shortly before 5 p.m. July 29 in the 4500 block of Gaywood Drive just north of East Sherwood Terrace. One man had life-threatening injuries, and the other had non-life-threatening injuries. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/man-returned-to-allen-county-on-attempted-murder-charge/article_6fe84b64-1e63-11ed-9d95-5ff4c64b5362.html | 2022-08-17T21:04:09 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/man-returned-to-allen-county-on-attempted-murder-charge/article_6fe84b64-1e63-11ed-9d95-5ff4c64b5362.html |
ABF Freight System officially opened its new $4.8 million trucking hub today at 4877 Adams Center Road.
The 27,000-square-foot site for the company specializing in less-than-a-truckload shipping came about in a deal last fall allowing Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream to expand into the neighboring ABF's site on Wells Street north of downtown.
The city's redevelopment commission enabled ABF to construct a new terminal and move to the new site within the commission's Adams Center Road Industrial Park in southeast Fort Wayne.
Seth Runser, ABF president, said he was pleased with the collaboration and "happy to be in this new facility." The move, he said, demonstrated the company's commitment "to provide excellent service to the greater Fort Wayne area" and to help the area's economy grow.
The previous ABF facility will be torn down as Dreyer's footprint grows to the south in its $140 million expansion project. Dreyer's expects to create up to 145 new jobs, while ABF retained 28 jobs in the move.
The project's builder was CME Corporation, Fort Wayne.
Jonathan Leist, deputy director of the redevelopment commission, said the project was an example of advancing development, growth and investment at multiple Fort Wayne locations at the same time.
ABF's business combines several separate shipments into a cost-effective single truck, and is used by small businesses, e-commerce companies and people coordinating residential moves. The company has more than 240 locations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/shipping-companys-new-fort-wayne-location-opens/article_a8ab62c2-1e4c-11ed-b252-3322ce1449e1.html | 2022-08-17T21:04:15 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/shipping-companys-new-fort-wayne-location-opens/article_a8ab62c2-1e4c-11ed-b252-3322ce1449e1.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Milk District is staking the claim that it is the “center of the Sandwich universe” and it is hosting a weeklong celebration to prove it.
Starting Aug. 20 at 8 a.m., the Milk District is kicking off Sandwich Week.
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“From old-school classics to mind-blowing flavor combinations, the District is home to the best stuff between sliced bread,” the Main Street District said in a Facebook post about the event.
The event is set to run through Aug. 28 and will include deals, giveaways and activities at different restaurants around the Milk District.
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“Make your way through The Milk District to find out why beings travel from light years in any direction to get a taste for our magnificent creations,” the post said.
It’sa Chicken, BadAs’s Sandwich, Stasio’s Italian Deli, Sideward Brewing and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream are among the businesses participating in the event.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County will open its online Monkeypox Vaccination Appointment system Thursday at 8:30 a.m., according to a release issued by the department.
Appointments to receive a monkeypox vaccine will be available Monday through Friday only to people with certain risk factors who may have been recently exposed to monkeypox, officials said.
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According to FDOH’s website, these groups include:
- those who have been identified through public health case investigations, contact tracing and risk exposure assessments
- laboratory workers who perform diagnostic testing for monkeypox
- health care response team members designated by appropriate public health officials
- those who identify as gay or bisexual men
While the appointment system will be available online Thursday, appointments will not be available until Monday, Aug. 22, officials said.
Officials said Hepatitis A and meningococcal vaccines are also being offered to those at high risk and may be received during the same appointment.
However, appointments may be canceled if answers to exposure assessment questions indicate that there has been no high-risk exposure, FDOH said.
According to FDOH, more appointments will become available as additional vaccines become available, so people should check back with the website frequently if no appointments are currently listed.
Walk-ins will not be accepted, FDOH said.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the Orange County FDOH website here.
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Papa Johns is expanding its menu with a crustless surprise.
The new Papa Bowls are all toppings, no crust.
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There are three versions available: garden veggie, chicken alfredo, and Italian meats trio.
The pizza giant says these bowls offer a healthier alternative to consumers.
Papa Johns says its sales are on the rise, but on a smaller scale compared to the year before and it hopes these Papa Bowls will cause a spike.
The Papa Bowls will be available next week nationwide.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – FBC Mortgage Stadium, home of the University of Central Florida Knights football team and formerly known as “The Bounce House,” will now serve alcohol stadium-wide.
UCF published its new football alcohol policy online Tuesday, following up on Wednesday with a list of “What’s New in ‘22″ for the stadium. Now, in addition to expanded access to alcoholic beverages, every person who enters the stadium will encounter either a walk-through or handheld metal detector, “cool zones” will be set up on the east and west side of the Concourse, Gold Zone parking permits have gone virtual and more points of sale have been added, to name a few changes.
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Alcohol has been available in premium seating areas since the opening of the stadium. This will be the first time it has been available in ALL seating areas.
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The stadium’s new alcohol policy still has its restrictions, though.
According to UCF, alcoholic drinks are limited to two per person per purchase, with student concession stands limited to one drink per person. Sales of said beverages at portable and permanent concession stands will end at the beginning of the fourth quarter of a football game (or the equivalent for other events), yet the 3MG Club section will serve alcohol until the end of an event.
Drinks from outside are not allowed in under penalty of ejection, arrest or ticket revocation, and alcohol can’t be taken out of the stadium either.
Additionally, stadium staff may refuse service to anyone at any point if patrons are deemed too intoxicated. Guests giving alcohol to people under 21 years old — or those possessing alcohol without proof they are 21 — will be subject to ejection and/or arrest, and all policies may vary per event without notice.
The university said there are now 25% more points of sale throughout the stadium to reduce lines as well.
See where the stadium’s concession areas are and what they offer by clicking here.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City’s Crown Laboratories has joined just a handful of companies that have ever appeared nine straight times in the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
With 498% revenue growth from 2019 through 2021, Crown came in at #1,305 on this year’s list. The Inc. 5,000 list measures revenue growth for companies’ most recent three years.
CEO Jeff Bedard said the skincare company – best known for its Blue Lizard sunscreen brand – had revenues in the $80 million range three years ago and hit $400 million last year. Crown won a large contract to produce hand sanitizer for a major name brand in 2020 when COVID-19 struck, which boosted its revenues that year.
It has also continued growing through the introduction of its own branded products and through mergers and acquisitions.
“When we started with Inc. 5000, it was roughly $40 million in revenue; this year we’ll do close to $400 million, so if you look at it that way we should be on track to continue to grow and be in the award range,” Bedard said.
The honor, which is based purely on companies’ audited financials, remains “surprising every year and very rewarding,” Bedard said. “You can’t fudge your numbers. These are the real things.
“It just goes to show A, the team that we have in place, and B, the runway we have in growing as a global skincare company.”
Crown, which employs more than 350 people in Johnson City, has expanded its reach from just a couple of countries a decade ago to 39 countries today. That international expansion has combined with acquisitions and organic growth in the domestic market to keep the company on a steady growth trajectory.
“The fact that we were able to do it nine years in a row and not fall off at any time when the economy has had some headwinds just speaks to the quality of our products and our sales organization, commercial teams and everybody that is part of Crown,” he said.
He also said many companies on the list each year are much smaller than Crown is now. “There are a couple of companies that are approaching a billion in revenue, but certainly we’re on the higher side,” Bedard said.
Speaking of that figure, Bedard said Crown’s goal is to reach another big revenue milestone by 2026 which would represent another 150% growth over the next four years.
“Our goal, and I’ve said it all along, by 2026, we’d like to be a billion in revenue. So we’ve got basically this year ’22 through ’26 to go from roughly $400 million to $1 billion. We think we’ve got both an organic and M and A (merger/acquisition) opportunity to bring us to that number so we feel really good about that growth trajectory and I think we’ll accomplish it.”
Crown Labs was the only Northeast Tennessee company featured on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crown-labs-makes-list-of-fastest-growing-companies/ | 2022-08-17T21:06:51 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crown-labs-makes-list-of-fastest-growing-companies/ |
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Although the Hawkins County Humane Society is at full capacity, people continue to drop off animals, even in unlocked cars and in the facility’s parking lot overnight.
Reportedly, two dogs have been left in crates at the shelter door, one kitten was placed in a board member’s unlocked car and two separate instances occurred where animals were left in the parking lot when the shelter was closed.
Jackie Catterson, a veterinarian technician at the humane society, told News Channel 11 they “don’t have room anymore.”
“Someone came and took the kitten in a box and put it into one of our board member’s cars,” Catterson said. “He had his car unlocked. But, I mean, they don’t know if anybody was even in that car you know, and we’re closed to the public. So they just left the cat, the kitten in the car within the heat and not knowing if anyone was even going to find it.”
In another incident, Catterson said a group of four kittens had been tossed into a Hawkins County dumpster. By the time they were found, two were already dead.
Catterson said the facility is “always maxed out,” to the point that some animals are kept in crates in the lobby and even in the administrative offices. Several kittens are assigned to a single cage as the humane society takes on more rescues.
The Hawkins County Humane Society has recently applied for stimulus money from the county and is waiting to hear back if a new building is in the future. Employees said the current facility does not have the space to serve the county’s animal population.
For information on how to donate to the humane society, visit the organization’s website. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/we-are-always-maxed-out-hawkins-co-humane-society-faces-challenges-as-facility-runs-out-of-space/ | 2022-08-17T21:06:57 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/we-are-always-maxed-out-hawkins-co-humane-society-faces-challenges-as-facility-runs-out-of-space/ |
A Weatherford teenager who shot and killed a Poolville man while he was trying to rob him during a marijuana transaction was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Monday.
20-year-old Jared Leonard Little, who was 17 at the time of the murder, pleaded guilty to murder in the killing of Tommy Talley on April 24, 2020, near his Poolville home.
Talley's family was in attendance at the plea and sentencing hearing in the 43rd District Court.
In a victim impact statement, Talley's sister told the courtroom on Monday that her brother loved fishing, was gentle, kind, fun-loving, and enjoyed quoting lines from movies while imitating the film character's voice. She also mentioned him as being "larger than life" and that she is "still his biggest fan."
Little also listened to Talley's little brother read a victim impact statement.
"Losing my best friend was one of the hardest things that I could imagine. I sit in silence waiting to hear his advice one more time."
District Attorney Jeff Swain said, "Tommy's family was supportive of this resolution as a way to guarantee that justice was served and that Mr. Little received a long prison sentence." Swain says Little will be required to serve 22 1/2 years of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.
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"Since he has a bit over 2 years of credit, that means he has at least 20 years still to go before the parole board will decide to keep him or release him."
This case was handled by District Attorney Swain alongside Assistant District Attorney Abby Placke. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-2020-poolville-murder-sentenced-to-45-years-in-prison/3050439/ | 2022-08-17T21:09:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-2020-poolville-murder-sentenced-to-45-years-in-prison/3050439/ |
According to Denton Police Department, a woman has been arrested for Murder after her husband's drowning death on Tuesday.
Officers and Denton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a call in the 1700 block of Spencer Road after a 911 caller reported seeing a woman holding a possibly deceased male in a creek between Shady Oaks Drive and Spencer Road.
Police say 44-year-old Dora Maldonado initially told officers that an unknown male was involved in her husband's drowning, then she later told detectives that this male did not exist and that she was responsible for her husband's drowning.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Denton Fire personnel.
His identity will be released pending official identification by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office and notification of family.
Maldonado is currently in the City of Denton Jail with bail set at $500,000. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-arrested-for-murder-in-husbands-drowning-death-denton-police/3050790/ | 2022-08-17T21:09:09 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-arrested-for-murder-in-husbands-drowning-death-denton-police/3050790/ |
How do you move an 18th-century, 330-ton farmhouse?
You could say gingerly and slowly, and you’d be right. But in the case of the hefty, Colonial-era home relocated Wednesday afternoon in Palmer Township, it required another 90 tons of steel, 96 wheels and teamwork, along with 21st-century technology.
Workers from Wolfe Housing & Building Movers of Bernville, Berks County, transported the building less than a half-mile in the Chrin Commerce Centre near Route 33, maneuvering it along a specially carved dirt path instead of Van Buren Road, to the Chrin maintenance complex.
Jamin Buckingham, the Wolfe project manager, said the giant house traveled about 2 mph. But given the lack of rain — blowing dust seemed the biggest weather impediment — the move seemed to go faster than anticipated.
“It should take 30 minutes, maybe an hour if the ground is soft,” Buckingham said.
A Wolfe worker using an iPad essentially transported the house, using hydraulic-powered, self-propelled dollies. Computerized steering enabled the farmhouse to be turned at one point at a 90-degree angle for the voyage.
The turn left the front of the house facing Van Buren Road, and that was by design, according to Thomas W. Beaudy, Chrin’s special projects director.
“Because when they get to the new foundation floor, they will drop it [lined up with the front side],” he said.
Beaudy said workers arrived early Wednesday to make the final preparations; the move began sometime after noon.
“They had to check all the hydraulic lines and the alignment of the 96 wheels,” Beaudy said. “All that had to work in high precision. It’s really impressive.”
The farmhouse was wrapped in chains and secured with construction materials to keep it from collapsing, according to Michael Gibson, business development manager at Ondra-Huyett Associates Inc. of Upper Macungie Township,
“We had to put in a lot of new stone and remortar everything,” Gibson said. “So the condition of the house almost had to be rebuilt before it could be moved.”
Ondra-Huyett also removed the house’s interior, including light fixtures, windows and doors, to leave essentially a shell for the move. Gibson said the items have been catalogued and will be placed back in the house. He said the wooden panel window openings and old staircases that were built into additions were the most interesting items.
The painstaking move is expected to wrap up Thursday, after a powerline is taken down about 100 yards from the foundation, Beaudy said.
Why the move? The Charles Chrin Real Estate Trust sold the farmhouse and 95 acres this year to developer Carson Cos. for $60 million. Carson has pitched plans to Palmer officials for five new warehouses on the site where the farmhouse sat.
Carson agreed to allow Chrin to move the structure to 1551 Van Buren Road, where Chrin has maintenance and agriculture operations, Beaudy said.
The farmhouse was built in 1752 by the Knecht brothers, who were deeded the land by the William Penn family, according to a Chrin news release.
Beaudy would not say how much it cost to move the home or what its future holds.
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“Right now, our first objective is to preserve the structure,” he said.
The Chrin family called the preservation project a tribute to the memory of Charles Chrin, a Lehigh Valley developer and philanthropist who died in 2018, at the age of 94. Among his legacies is the Route 33 interchange at the Commerce Centre, which opened in 2015, making way for warehouse and other development.
Diane Young, who lived in the house until it was sold to Chrin in 2012, stood by as the old homestead headed along the dirt road. She did not wax nostalgic, having been out of the home about a decade, but she came to shoot photos and witness the event along with several other onlookers.
“Karen [Chrin] told me about an hour before it started,” she said.
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The caucus will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Diamond Club, which is part of the U.S. Steel Yard stadium.
Candidates had until 10 a.m. Wednesday to file the required paperwork. Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser said Carl Weatherspoon Jr., Lori Peterson Latham, Darren Washington, LaJuan Clemons, Jonathan Boose and Mark Spencer all declared candidacy.
The person selected will serve the some 17 months remaining on Brown's term.
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Newly elected mayor Pete Land signs his oath of office with Lake County Circuit Court Judge Marissa McDermott after he was elected in a caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran Thursday evening.
City council member Dawn Stokes with fellow candidate Pete Land, left, and Lake County Democratic chairman Jim Wieser, right, addresses the audience before voting during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran.
Crown Point city councilman Andrew Kyres gives newly sworn in Mayor Pete Land a thumbs-up during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran Thursday evening.
Lake County Circuit Court judge Marissa McDermott administers the oath of office to newly elected mayor Pete Land during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran at the Moose Lodge in Crown Point Thursday evening.
Lake County Democratic chairman Jim Wieser, right, announces Pete Land, second from left, as the new mayor of Crown Point by a vote of 13-8 over Dawn Stokes, second from right, Thursday evening.
Candidates Pete Land, and Dawn Stokes react as Lake County Democratic chairman Jim Wieser introduces them both during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran on Thursday evening.
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City council member Dawn Stokes with fellow candidate Pete Land, left, and Lake County Democratic chairman Jim Wieser, right, addresses the audience before voting during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran.
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Crown Point city councilman Andrew Kyres gives newly sworn in Mayor Pete Land a thumbs-up during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran Thursday evening.
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Pete Land addresses the audience before voting during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran on Thursday evening.
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Candidates Pete Land, and Dawn Stokes react as Lake County Democratic chairman Jim Wieser introduces them both during the caucus to replace outgoing mayor David Uran on Thursday evening. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/6-to-compete-for-gary-common-council-seat/article_a53c1c06-6f54-592a-8584-e16762c9b866.html | 2022-08-17T21:19:42 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/6-to-compete-for-gary-common-council-seat/article_a53c1c06-6f54-592a-8584-e16762c9b866.html |
TAYLOR, Pa. — Police officers and school leaders in Lackawanna County are brushing up on new ways to keep schools safe.
Members of the Lackawanna County Safe Schools Coalition held a presentation at Riverside High School.
It's a way to share information from instructors from the FBI Academy and local police ahead of the new school year.
They also focused on students' mental health.
Nearly 100 teachers, police, and other law enforcement participated in the presentation.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — In Lackawanna County, one woman is collecting back-to-school supplies for area classrooms.
Dana Mushak is teaming up with St. Patrick's Parish in Scranton to give back to the community she calls home.
"I grew up in this area; this is who I am. I am very happy that St. Patrick's church has joined me. I grew up in this church, and the church has always been so wonderful to the community," said Mushak.
It's part of what Mushak calls the "teacher's wish list donation drive." She is gathering everything from pens and notebooks to Clorox wipes and Band-Aids.
Mushak says teachers dip into their own money to provide the essentials for their classrooms.
"This year, especially after COVID and inflation prices, they are just making ends meet. These are things you don't think about, and this is all year long that they are providing for students, and it's their family's budget they are digging into," explained Mushak.
"Our goal is as much as possible. We certainly want to make sure that we don't put a cap on it. We want to make sure we get as much as we can, to help as many kids as we can," said Fr. Richard Fox.
Fr. Fox says the church jumped on board to help with the collection drive. Items will be sent to various schools within the Scranton School District. The church wants to make sure all students are set up for a successful day of learning.
"You also need the materials to be able to do it. You may have your mind awake, but if you don't have the scissors, the pencils, the pens, and notebooks, what can you do with all of that energy?" said Fr. Fox.
Items for the "teachers wish list donation drive" can be brought to St. Patrick Parish on Jackson Street in Scranton.
Donations will be collected up until the start of the new school year.
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Here's a daily map of coronavirus cases in Arizona, broken down by county.
The numbers were updated August 17.
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Roxanne Lee, manager of the Tucson Medical Center cath lab, stands with nurses and other colleagues in Lifegain Park during a memorial ceremony to remember those who have died of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), on Jan. 19, 2021.
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Most of the students are learning remotely (screen at the back of the room) in Alyssa Keri's math class at Catalina Foothills High School in the Catalina Foothills School District, Tucson, on Feb. 4, 2021.
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Costco shoppers line up early at the Tucson Marketplace at The Bridges in Tucson on March 14, 2020.
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Volunteer Bill Rauch loads food supplies into the trunk of a car at the Community Food Bank at 3003 S. Country Club Road, on March 18, 2020. The food bank started a drive through pick up service to allow for social distancing in response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19.)
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A pedestrian walks by the shuttered doors and windows of the Surly Wench Pub, the day after the city's drinking establishments were shut down due to COVID-19 distancing measures, March 18, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Victor Sanchez, a cook at Robert's Restaurant, holds a sign up to let to let passing drivers know they are still open at 3301 E Grant Road, on March 19, 2020. Restaurants and other small businesses are taking huge losses as people self quarantine and self distance to diminish the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19.)
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A group of friends from St. Louis enjoy their lunch along Sentinel Peak after a 40-mile bike ride on March 20, 2020. The cycling friends planned their trip to Tucson months ago and decided to keep their vacation plans. They arrived on March 1st and leave this weekend. For the past three weeks they've been cycling through Saguaro National Park, up Mt. Lemmon, Kitt Peak and The Loop. On Friday they got takeout from Seis Kitchen and their bicycle touring company set up tables and chairs for them. They felt they self-quaratined with just the six of them during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Madelyn Hardy takes a phone-in order behind the locked doors at Renee's Organic Oven, March 20, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. The restaurant is now taking no cash, doesn't allow customers into the building and leaves bagged orders on an outside table for diners to pick up.
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A largely closed and nearly empty Park Place Mall early in the afternoon following COVID-19 restrictions, March 20, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Sarah Lang views responses from her fifth-grade students while teaching remotely on Google classroom at Centennial Elementary School in the Flowing Wells School District, Tucson, on March 20, 2020, after the shutdown of schools due to the pandemic.
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Marina Cornelius, owner of Floor Polish Dance + Fitness, teaches her Cardio Party-o class via Periscope to her students on March 20, 2020. Cornelius says this is the first time she's trying to livestream classes and is learning as she goes.
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Jo Schneider stands in the empty outdoor seating area of La Cocina located at 201 N. Court Avenue, on March 26, 2020.
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A woman walks along a nearly empty street in downtown Nogales, Arizona, on March 24, 2020.
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Dana Reed-Kane, co-owner of Reed's Compounding Pharmacy, 2729 E Speedway Blvd., pours a finished batch of hand sanitizer into a bottle at her store on March 27, 2020. Kane is making gallons of hand sanitizer and selling it to the public each day as part of a movement among such pharmacies to help out with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Michelle Don Carlos, founder of Mending Souls, sews masks in her home on Tucson's west side, on March 25, 2020. She and other volunteers are producing masks for emergency responders using anti-viral fabric donated by local hospitals.
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Vanessa Richards, 18, left, and Ella Dotson, 17, take a selfie as their friend, Camilla Hamilton, 17, gets her photo taken by Vanessa's mother, Chrissi, along Scott Ave. in downtown Tucson on March 31, 2020. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the rest of the schoolyear has been canceled. Richards, Dotson and Hamilton are seniors at Marana High School and will not have a formal graduation ceremony. The trio came to downtown to get photos of themselves in their caps and gowns.
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A dinosaur statue over the doors of MATS Dojo at 5929 E. 22nd St., sports an athletic cup for a face mask in the second week of COVID-19 restrictions, March 31, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Raj Paudel hands a bag of food to a customer at Govinda's to-go-tent located at 711 E. Blacklidge Drive, on April 1, 2020.
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Angel Perez and Dan Hawk perform from Perez's balcony, giving the neighborhood a COVID-19-isolation style concert from his balcony, April 1, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tessa DeConcini, senior at University High School, poses for a portrait with her prom dress and graduation cap at University High School, 421 N. Arcadia Ave., in Tucson, Ariz., on April 1, 2020. DeConcini, along with many other high school students, will miss out on prom festivities as well as their graduation ceremony due Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
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Dr. Liz Almil chats with one of her group from afar as members of the Tucson Cancer Conquerors distribute exercise gear, apparel, citrus and coffee during a handout at Brandy Fenton Park, April 11, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. The group is trying to find ways to keep their members exercising despite being forced into isolation by COVID-19 restrictions.
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Rachel Huante greets her son Zeddicus Atherton as he trots out the door ahead of Lanee Pender carrying his sister Xena Atherton, part of the the new procedure of no parents inside the building at Kids First Preschool, April 15, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Cheri Carr grimaces as she receives a nasal swab while getting tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a drive-thru testing site at Escalera Health & Wellness, 2224 N. Craycroft Rd., on April 17, 2020. Patients can receive a COVID-19 and an antibody test.
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Dalia Meshirer waves to a friend as the Golder Ranch Fire District trucks begin to roll by as dozens drive by her home to wish her a happy eighth birthday, April 2, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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A sign strapped to the median at 6th Street and Campbell Avenue gives southbound motorists a little pep-talk in the COVID-19 times, April 23, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Kitchen manger Koa Hoffmann tosses dough while working up a crust for a call-in order as he and few others keep cooking at Bear Canyon Pizza despite COVID-19 restrictions, April 22, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jesse James Tucker, owner and trainer at Tucson Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense, records a video response on techniques for one of his members outside his home in Tucson, Ariz., on April 14, 2020.
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Kyria Sabin Waugaman, right, pilates instructor at Body Works in Tucson, and one of her teachers, Alessangra Lima, host an online workout class at Body Works, 1980 E. River Rd., in Tucson, Ariz., on April 17, 2020.
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Homer Cass, left, talks to his son, Richard, middle, and grandson, Jason, 22, through a window at Tucson Medical Center on April 27, 2020. The hospital is making adjustments during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to now allow visitors. Upon entry everyone's temperature is taken and then friends and family members can use their cell phones to talk to their loved ones through a window for 15 minutes.
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Emily Wolfgang, manager at Little Anthony's Diner, talks with a customer during the first day of Little Anthony's Diner Carhop at Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz., on April 28, 2020. Little Anthony's Diner, in response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), started an old fashioned 1950's carhop. "It's been a long time since we had a carhop," said Tony Terry, president and owner of Little Anthony's Diner and The Gaslight Theater. "It fits our life right not." Little Anthony's Diner Carhop runs from 11am to 8pm Monday through Sunday. Customers can park in designated parking spots and order and pay for their food from the safety of their car, said Terry. Employees, dressed in 1950's attire with masks and gloves, will come out to check on customers and deliver drinks and food on trays, which resemble trays used in the 1950's that can attach to car windows. There is a Carhop menu, which include burgers, salads and shakes, but customers can order other items off the menu. DJ Phil, Little Anthony's Diner DJ, will play music that can be heard though speakers outside. "We may keep it after the virus," added Terry.
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Alex Swain, a member of Beloved in the Desert - Tucson's chapter of the Episcopal Service Corps, carries bags of groceries to the home of an elderly man, on April 3, 2020. Swain and his housemates have volunteered to shop for elderly and at risk populations as people quarantine and stay at home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Mike Pfander, left, and his wife Jeanne talk with Mike's mother Margaret Pfander from the service driveway just outside Margaret's apartment in Villa Hermosa, April 25, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. With the COVID19 lockdowns relatives have to meet without breaking isolation protocols, through windows or over walls.
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Ralph Acosta, valedictorian of the Amphitheater High School senior class, is greeted at his home near 22nd Street and 12th Avenue by principal Jon Lansa in Tucson on May 1, 2020. Acosta will speak during Amphi's video graduation ceremony.
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Detective Mary Pekas and Lt. Michelle Pickrom carry trays of food as they deliver meals with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona, on April 29, 2020. Police officers with Tucson Police Department are volunteering while off duty with the program to allow for elderly volunteers to stay at home during the epidemic.
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Stylist Rahnay Curtis, left, and owner Jennifer Ball at CDO Barbershop on May 8, 2020, in Tucson.
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A nurse sporting a "Save Lives" mask takes part in a car procession honk-a-thon driving by Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital after departing from the Safeway across the street, on Jan. 12, 2021.
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Tucson Fire paramedics roll a gurney through a tent setup outside the Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital's emergency room, on April 14, 2020. The tents are used to screen staff and patients for potential Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) before entering the hospital.
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Catalina Foothills High School graduates throw their hats in the air as they are videoed on the stage on the football field at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., in Tucson, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Catalina Foothills High School is videoing all 415 graduates individually over three days crossing the stage with their diploma cover. Small groups of graduates are escorted toward the stage and stand next to cones set apart for social distancing. After video and still pictures, graduates are given a t-shirt as they leave. "Its an amazing amount of work and planning, but our grads are worth it," said Julie Farbarik, director of Alumni and Community Relations at Catalina Foothills School District.
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Lunchtime is normally standing room only at R&R Pizza Express, 13,905 N. Sandario Road, Marana. But it was sparsely attended on May 11, 2020, as the state allowed restaurants to re-open their dining rooms. Owner Linda Molitor carefully spaced tables to maintain social distancing for dining-in.
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Jordan Wentzel works on a customer's return at DSW located at 7191 E. Broadway, on May 12, 2020. Shoes tried on and returned by customers are cleaned with disinfectant and then stored for three days before being put back on the floor.
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Dr. Susan McMahon, left, lifts a healthy Camille Keicher as mother Audrey gives a reassuring nudge during Camille's six-month well-visit at Mesquite Pediatrics, 2350 N. Kibler Place, Tucson, on May 15, 2020.
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Carolina Castillo, house keeping staff member, wipes down a chair and table in the food court at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz. on May 19, 2020. Malls reopened today under CDC guidelines and Gov. Ducey's new rules for businesses due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Park Place Mall has signs throughout the mall reminding customers to keep a six feet distance as well as hand sanitizer stations near each entrance. About half of the tables in the food court have been removed to allow for social distances as well as less than half of the stores have opened with new guidelines. Of the stores open, only 10 customers are allowed to shop in each store at a time.
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The B Gates are largely empty on the Friday afternoon before Memorial Day, less than a dozen people waiting for flights at Tucson International Airport, May 22, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Brian McKinley carts out the extra chairs for temporary storage after the seating had been rearranged to meet COVID19 restrictions at Rincon Presbyterian Church, May 21, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. Houses of worship are searching for ways to adapt to the new reality.
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Ernie Villalobos, general manger of Roadhouse Cinemas, talks with returning employees about some of the new safety measures at Roadhouse Cinemas, 4811 E. Grant Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 9, 2020. Roadhouse Cinemas will reopen on Wednesday June 10 at 3:15 p.m. with new safety measures in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The new safety measures include plexiglass set up in front of cashier stations, informational signs placed through out the theater as well as signs on the floor indicating 6-feet distances. Each of the nine theaters will be at 50% capacity to allow for distancing between seats.
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Fatuma Mohamud, employee, walk past two plexiglass stands infant of registers at Funtasticks, 221 E. Wetmore Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 17, 2020. Funtasticks has reopened with new safety procedures in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. All attractions are open with equipment being cleaned after ever use, social distancing signs and plexiglass placed in front of registers.
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Students in the "Let's Spin" class ride their stationary bikes outdoors at Let's Sweat, 439 N 6th Ave., on August 19, 2020. Soleil Chiquette, owner of the fitness studio and gym, says she moved her classes outdoors and limited class sizes in order to adhere to coronavirus disease guidelines. She's had to cancel some classes that involve students to be indoors. Chiquette says an app was created for her business when the pandemic first started so that members can have access to fitness classes and challenges.
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Cafeteria worker Francis Fontes sorts chicken nuggets into bags for grab-and-go distribution use at the Tucson Unified School District-Food Services building located at 2150 E. 15th Street, on Sept. 23, 2020. The TUSD Food Services Department has continued to provide services for students and families throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by distributing thousands of meals a week for students. In addition to the daily grab-and-go distribution throughout the city, the district has implemented an alternative weekly pickup of a week’s worth of meals (including breakfast, lunch, and five days of snacks) at the TUSD Food Services Department Central Facility off of 15th street.
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Alyssa Cossey, conductor and director of the University Community Chorus (UCC), sets up for a webinar series she is directing from her home on September 8, 2020. The webinar takes place twice a month for the school semester. Cossey wanted to create something for people to participate in during this lack of physical choir performances and rehearsals due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. The series is free and open to the public.
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Music director Eric Holtan leads the True Concord Choir during rehearsal for their upcoming performance, "The Nurturer – Brahms Requiem," at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Rollercoaster Road, on Oct. 19, 2020.
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Eli Hyland, left, 78, starts to form a heart with her hands while watching her daughter Karen Shea form a heart during their outdoor visit at Elderhaven Assisted Living, 2501 N. Soldier Trail, in Tucson, Ariz., on October 22, 2020. They started making hearts with their hands during their window visits and it has stuck, said Shea. Shea was able to visit her mother through window visits during the pandemic but recently Shea was able to visit her mom in an outdoor setting under strict protocols. They were required to wear masks, get their temps taken, maintain a six-foot distance at all times and were not allowed to touch each other.
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Tiana Hair, PCC psychology clinical instructor, grabs a filled COVID-19 saliva test tube during a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Pima Community College East Campus, 8181 E. Irvington Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 11, 2020. Arizona State University in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services is now offering appointment only drive-thru COVID-19 testing, via a saliva test, at three Pima Community College campuses.
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Second-grade students make gingerbread cookies while a warm fire burns on the Smart board at Mesa Verde Elementary School, 1661 W. Sage St. on Dec. 17, 2020.
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Marcos Moreno, a volunteer for 15 years with Miracle en el Barrio, writes the number of children on the front of a mini-van as he welcomes families to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds for the 18th year of the event, on Dec. 18, 2020. As a precaution against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the annual event used a drive-thru style format to handout toys, gift cards and other items to children and families
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Five-year old Antonio Moreno reaches out to Santa Claus, getting as close to him as the COVID-19 protective snow-globe bubble will allow during the Tucson Parks and Recreation's drive-thru Cookies With Santa at Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center, Tucson, Ariz., December 16, 2020. It was slow at the drive-thru and when there were no others around, a few kids like Antonio got a chance to almost touch the Big Guy.
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A playground structure closed due to the coronavirus pandemic at Arthur Pack Regional Park north of Tucson on May 8, 2020.
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Kris Green stands with hands over heart as students pass by on her last day as a teacher at Manzanita Elementary School on Oct. 23, 2020. After nearly 40 years, she decided to retire before in-person instruction begins on Oct. 26. Green was a district teacher of the year.
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Elana Bloom: It was very shocking. Everything I had planned for, my whole business was canceled over a two day period. Bloom owns Solstice, a textile business and would make most of her money in the Spring to help with the slower months of the summer. April 14, 2020
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Sgt. Michael Moseley receives the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine during the administration of the vaccination to members of the public who meet the 1B priority eligibility of at Tucson Medical Center's Marshal Center, on Jan. 15, 2021.
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People are directed into the line at the University of Arizona's COVID19 drive-thru vaccination facilities on the school's mall, Tucson, Ariz., February 5, 2021.
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Resident Victor Braun laughs with a CVS Pharmacy health care worker after getting his first dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine at Hacienda at the Canyon, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2021. The facility's residents and staff were part of a two day vaccination program in conjunction with CVS Pharmacy and monitored by the in-house personnel from TMCOne clinic.
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BERWICK, Pa. — An update to an Action 16 Investigates story.
Work has been halted on the construction of a bitcoin mine on the property of the nuclear power plant near Berwick.
The company that owns the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Nuclear Power Plant was building the mine next to its cooling towers.
The plant's owner hoped to start mining bitcoin by the end of the year.
But in a statement said today that the construction has been suspended due to "circumstances out of our control."
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an inmate death at the jail.
AT 8 p.m. Aug. 16, deputies responded to the in-custody death of Wade Welch, 37.
Welch was booked into the jail on Aug. 15 and was facing charges of suspicion of domestic violence, disorderly conduct and domestic violence threats and intimidation.
At the request of the sheriff’s department, the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team will conduct the investigation. The Tucson Police Department will be the lead investigating agency.
No other details were released.
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The 75th Little League World Series started Wednesday, but it hasn't been all fun and games this week in South Williamsport.
One player fell out of his bunk bed early Monday morning and suffered a serious head injury.
Easton Oliverson, 12, was flown to Geisinger early Monday morning. He is still listed in critical condition, but his coaches say Easton is doing much better.
Snow Canyon Little League represents the Mountain region at the Little League World Series. The team from Santa Clara, Utah, is its state's first team to make it to South Williamsport.
Coach Kyle Hafen says the players have been on an emotional high since they got here.
"We actually spoke on Sunday evening and said I can't wait until tomorrow, Monday, because we might be able to take a deep breath and let all this settle in. And of course, Monday morning at 1:30, 2 a.m., the incident happened."
That incident changed everything. Easton fell out of his bunk bed early Monday morning. A teammate quickly found Easton's dad, who is another coach for the team.
"He was aware and talking at first, but quickly his dad realized something was not right."
Easton was flown to Geisinger Medical Center near Danville with a head injury, where he is listed in critical condition. His coaches say he is doing much better.
"Was able to say his name, tell how old he was. He responds to commands like, 'Hey, give us a thumbs up.' He looks good. They've taken the breathing tube out," Hafen said.
Meanwhile, Easton's teammates are getting ready for their first game on Friday.
"I think at first they were a little naïve about what was going on. We told them Easton fell and he got hurt, went to the hospital, and they worked on him. Mainly to kind of not let them worry about it, especially where they're away from home and stuff," said mark Ence, the Mountain region manager.
"Both Coach Oliverson and Easton wouldn't want anything to distract us and to stay focused, have fun, and compete and that's what we're trying to do," Hafen added.
Easton's family is asking for prayers and for his teammates to enjoy this experience. The Mountain region plays its first game Friday at 3 p.m., and you can bet they'll be playing for their buddy Easton.
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The Tucson Police Department, along with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner and the DNA Doe Project, has recently identified two previously unknown deceased men, whose deaths date to 2019.
On Feb. 26, 2019, officers found a dead man in the 1500 block of North Frontage Road, near Interstate 10. After the investigation was complete and no signs of foul play were found, the man could not be identified by the investigator or the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The man remained listed as John Doe until June 21, when he was identified as Tommy Gayle Pool Jr., 61, Tucson police said.
Similarly to Pool, a second John Doe was identified as James “Mark” Chaparro on July 1. Chaparro, 63, died in July 2019 after he suffered a cardiac event at Banner-University Medical Center, police said.
The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit initiative that consists of all-volunteer research teams that use investigative genetic genealogy to identify unidentified remains, was able to identify the men by building family trees from their genetic matches. The Medical Examiner’s Office then confirmed the identifications using other available data.
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Chaparro and Pool’s families have been notified of their deaths
“These two cases highlight the collaborative efforts to help identify unknown persons in Tucson and bring closure to their loved ones,” Tucson Police said in a news release. “The Tucson Police Department values the partnership and dedication of the DNA Doe Project and looks forward to continued collaboration in future endeavors.”
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Little League World Series is back, and so are the fans. For the first time since 2019, spectators are allowed back inside the ballpark.
Players from all the teams walked out on the field for opening ceremonies Wednesday morning.
"It's crazy. It's like a dream come true. We've been wanting to do this since we were 8 years old, and it's great that we actually came this far," said Luke Bolduc from the New England region.
This year's World Series is bigger than ever. It's the 75th anniversary of the Little League World Series, and for the first time, there are 20 teams instead of the usual 16 — ten from the United States and ten international teams.
Little League expanded the World Series as a way to give more kids the chance at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"I've watched the World Series for a while now, and I've always wanted to be on it. I've always wanted to be on TV," said Parker Workman from the Northwest region.
"I think it's something every kid dreams of, and now just to be here is really exciting," said Christian Bekiers from the Metro region, one of those four new teams.
The Metro region players are from Long Island, New York, and they say they worked hard to get here.
"Practice every day, 100 percent commitment, so really hard," Bekiers said.
"It's very exciting," Workman said. "It was a really long journey to get here. We were going for regionals, and it's really nice that we got here today."
This year's World Series has an unofficial home team. The Mid-Atlantic region is from Hollidaysburg, just outside Altoona.
"I like it because we're like two hours away, and there's going to be a lot of fans here cheering us on and all around Pennsylvania," said Mid-Atlantic player Braden Hatch.
This is the first of 11 days packed full of baseball in South Williamsport.
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John Harper, chief operating officer of Old Tucson, talks about the return of Nightfall, the Halloween attractin, during a press conference inside the Grand Palace at Old Tucson on Wednesday. "There will be various haunts, attractions and dinning which will all be a part of Nightfalls story line," according to Erik Blair "Think of it as one big production," said Erik Blair. creative director.
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Actors Gary Laramore, Ed McKechnie, Jonathan Mincks (now known for his work on Dillinger Days) and Louise Wilson during a scene at "Nightfall, Arizona," the first year of the annual Halloween attraction at Old Tucson Studios in October, 1990.
After closing in 2020 due to the pandemic, "Nightfall" will return to haunt Old Tucson, offering a “more immersive, theatrical experience,” the sites new operators said Wednesday.
The Halloween event will begin Oct. 6 and run Thursdays through Sundays until Oct. 30.
The event will now feature a detailed storyline. Old Tucson officials said the new experience will encourage guests to talk with the cast, piece together clues and solve the “terrifying mystery” of the small western town, an Old Tucson news release said.
Timed entry booking is now required for Nightfall in order to provide a better experience and manage the number of guests in the park, the news release said. Tickets can be booked beginning Sept. 1 at the website, nightfallaz.com.
The timed entries begin at 5:30 p.m. each night and guests are allowed to enter the park, 201 S. Kinney Road, until 10 p.m. Guest can explore the various haunts, attractions and dining options until the park closes at 11:30 p.m.
Standard pricing for Nightfall is $35 for adults, $30 for children between the ages 5 and 11; children 4 years old and younger will be free. Parking will be $5 per vehicle.
Pricing for the more popular dates vary from the standard pricing. If you attend Nightfall on Oct. 8, 15, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 30, tickets will cost $45 for adults, $40 for children and free for children 4 and younger.
Old Tucson, the setting of more than 400 feature films and TV shows, closed in August 2020 after the pandemic halted the crowd-based events that drew visitors to the historic location.
Pima County took over control of the 180 acres of land leased to former operator Old Tucson Co. when it announced it would be terminating its 25-year lease due to financial troubles onset by the pandemic. The company had leased the property since 1973.
In April, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a contract with American Heritage Railways to take over operations at Old Tucson.
Company officials told supervisors at the time it would bring back the annual Nightfall event along with other events and film productions.
American Heritage Railways calls itself a “heritage tourism company based on the preservation of railroad history.” The company has specialized in operating historic railroad equipment for more than 25 years and is a top-five licensor for live-themed events with Warner Bros and owns three tourist railroads, a scenic bus company and a historic frontier hotel.
For Star subscribers: But U.S. officials held off Tuesday on any larger, longer-term cuts in Colorado River water deliveries in the West — which they've said are necessary. Some water officials and environmentalists criticized that lack of immediate action as "punting" and "extraordinarily discouraging."
In the days following the sudden closure of San Xavier Mission School, diocese leaders coordinated with families and employees to help them find placements in other Tucson-area schools.
John Harper, chief operating officer of Old Tucson, talks about the return of Nightfall, the Halloween attractin, during a press conference inside the Grand Palace at Old Tucson on Wednesday. "There will be various haunts, attractions and dinning which will all be a part of Nightfalls story line," according to Erik Blair "Think of it as one big production," said Erik Blair. creative director.
Actors Gary Laramore, Ed McKechnie, Jonathan Mincks (now known for his work on Dillinger Days) and Louise Wilson during a scene at "Nightfall, Arizona," the first year of the annual Halloween attraction at Old Tucson Studios in October, 1990. | https://tucson.com/news/local/nightfall-returning-to-haunt-old-tucson-in-october-after-2-year-closure/article_5b4550f8-1dc8-11ed-b6c9-c79859ac4773.html | 2022-08-17T21:21:12 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/nightfall-returning-to-haunt-old-tucson-in-october-after-2-year-closure/article_5b4550f8-1dc8-11ed-b6c9-c79859ac4773.html |
HENRYVILLE, Pa. — A Department of Labor agent from Monroe County faces charges related to multiple fraud schemes.
Investigators say Thomas Hartley, of Henryville, received over $200,000 he was not entitled to.
Officials say he took part in schemes involving the Department of the Army and the Thrift Savings Plan.
He faces several charges of wire fraud.
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — From visiting Hollywood to riding a motorcycle, residents at the Schuylkill Center are able to live out their dreams without leaving Pottsville.
“We're doing a whole week called 'A dream is a wish your heart makes.' So, we're trying to make wishes come true for some of our residents. My staff went around and talked to everyone and asked them what their wishes were,” said Helen Kimmel, activities director at the Schuylkill Center.
“Their dreams, it was interesting to hear about their dreams because some of them were so simple, and some of them I thought, 'How are we ever going to do this?” added Jacquelyn Smallwood, resident council president.
To entice residents in the nursing home to participate in activities, the staff is putting on programs to allow residents to cross things off their bucket lists.
“We're showing them that it's OK to get out of your room, and it's OK to live because a lot of the reason why they weren't coming out is because they were afraid,” Kimmel said.
Decorating rooms throughout the nursing home and serving treats to fit the theme every day has helped allow the residents to go back to pre-pandemic life.
“It gives them a reason to get up every day, especially after the last two years. You know, they were stuck in their rooms for all of that time. Now, they look forward to getting up. And they're looking at their calendar, ‘What are we doing today? When do we get to do this? When do we get to start?’ They're excited to be alive.” Kimmel mentioned.
“We need to have things that are changing all the time, bringing back different memories, giving us something to talk about. We'll talk about this for quite some time.” Smallwood said.
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TUPELO – In a bid to further blight removal and beautification efforts city-wide, the Tupelo City Council purchased multiple properties, including property adjacent to the former Gravlee Lumber building.
“The city recognizes that dilapidated, abandoned properties hinder the property tax value of the surrounding properties,” Development Services Director Tanner Newman said. “This administration continues to be proactive in addressing abandoned, vacant properties when it becomes aware of them.”
The council unanimously authorized the purchase of 1112 Chapman Drive for $75,000, 3304 South Green St. for $97,500 and the lot beside the former Gravlee Lumber Co. on Spring Street for $75,000. All three orders point toward blight removal and revitalization as the genesis of the purchases.
City Attorney Ben Logan said the city purchased the properties on Chapman and South Green as part of the city’s neighborhood redevelopment efforts in those areas. The properties were two of between 15 and 20 lots owned by the city for this purpose, Logan said.
Newman noted the purchase of 1112 Chapman St. was in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Corporation in its effort to revitalize the newly formed Jackson West Neighborhood Association.
“The city and NDC have turned efforts into looking at the next phase of revitalization,” he said, noting that Chapman Street, which is part of Jackson West Neighborhood, was its next target. “We continue to see the rehabilitation and new development of properties along West Jackson Street thanks to the NDC.”
Meanwhile, Newman said the administration and Council purchased 3304 South Green St. because it saw the opportunity for future development on its 2.9-acre lot once the city demolished the property's current structure, which he said was vacant and dilapidated.
Gravlee, Garner-Watson properties eyed for redevelopment
The property adjacent to the old Gravlee building is the final piece for the city’s effort to revitalize an area that also includes the former Garner-Watson Ice Plant, Logan said. He noted the city plans to advertise a request for proposal to gauge interest in renovating the three properties.
The city purchased the Gravlee and Garner-Watson locations in May 2020.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Neal McCoy, who oversees the project, said the city has had five or six investors interested in the area.
“This is our way of going through the proper process to move on to the next phase of downtown development,” he said. “It is the most logical place to go next after Main Street has been (rehabilitated).”
The goal, McCoy said, is to bring in more entertainment, retail and restaurant opportunities that stay open after 5 p.m. He said another reason the administration chose the location was because of its proximity to Mill Village, which he said is also in the midst of revitalization.
“We are doing this to connect Mill Village to downtown and make it more walkable,” he said.
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DES MOINES — A 6-year-old Suffolk ram shown by Abby Willson of Shell Rock won second place in the Big Ram Competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 11. Her entry weighed in at 428 pounds.
First place was won by Fisher Farms of Mercer, Mo. The farm's 6-year-old Suffolk ram tipped the scales at 456 ½ pounds. Other winners and their rams' weights were Mona Baker, Corydon, 413; Seelow Sheep Farm, State Center, 295; Ben Heckart, Danville, 282; Thiesen Columbias, Alden, 218.
PHOTOS: Doggie Dip at The Falls 2022
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Photos from the Doggie Dip at The Falls Aquatic Center in Cedar Falls on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
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Dogs and their owners head for the water at The Falls Aquatic Center in Cedar Falls on Monday to participate in the annual Doggie Dip.
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People and their pets plunged into the pool Monday at The Falls Aquatic Center during the Doggie Dip.
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Happy scenes of pets and their people happened all over The Falls Aquatic Center Monday during the Doggie Dip.
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People and their pets plunged into the pool Monday at The Falls Aquatic Center during the Doggie Dip.
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This World War I flying ace made a stop at The Falls Aquatic Center Monday for the Doggie Dip.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Editor's note: The above video originally aired in July.
A Des Moines council member is countersuing two police officers who took the unusual step earlier this year of suing several people who participated in a 2020 protest following a Minneapolis officer's killing of George Floyd.
Councilwoman Indira Sheumaker's countersuit says that Officers Peter Wilson and Jeffrey George used excessive force and violated her civil rights when they arrested her during a protest on July 1, 2020, outside the Iowa State Capitol. Sheumaker’s lawsuit — first reported by the Des Moines Register — also accuses the officers of filing a frivolous lawsuit against protesters.
In June, Wilson and George sued Sheumaker and five other protesters, accusing them of assault and seeking monetary damages, including an unspecified amount in punitive damages.
The protest was among demonstrations against racism and police brutality that erupted worldwide following Floyd’s killing. It began as a rally at the Iowa State Capitol to push for the restored voting rights to felons and turned violent as police led away arrested protesters.
The officers' lawsuit — which they filed as individuals and not as representatives of the Des Moines Police Department — accuses Sheumaker and another protester of putting George in a chokehold as protesters attempted to thwart the officers' attempts to arrest several people on prior warrants.
The officers' lawsuit describes protesters’ actions as “nothing short of domestic terrorism.” Protesters have said police escalated tensions and were heavy-handed in their handling of arrests.
Sheumaker, who was elected to the City Council in 2021 on a platform calling for police reform, denies the officers' accusations in her countersuit. The lawsuit says she was taking video of police actions at the protest when she was pushed by the crowd into George. As she tried to get back on her feet, her countersuit says, Wilson put her in a chokehold and dragged her across the ground before both officers tackled her.
Sheumaker also states in her counter claim that that the officers' lawsuit is barred by Iowa case law known as the “fireman’s rule,” which holds that firefighting and policing are inherently dangerous jobs and generally keeps emergency responders from suing or collecting damages for injuries that occur in the course of their duties.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The people have spoken: The Finisher is officially 2022’s Iowa State Fair People’s Choice Best New Food.
While there were 53 new foods at the fair this year, only three made it to the final round to compete for the Best New Food title. The Finisher (The Rib Shack) faced tough competition from the "OMG" Chicken Sandwich (Chicken City) and Pork Picnic in a Cup (Iowa Pork Tent).
The Finisher is a step beyond a loaded baked potato. Topped with brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese, it’s a combination of all your favorite comfort foods.
“It’s a big, beautiful hodgepodge of fair foods on one plate,” said "Good Morning Iowa" anchor Chenue Her in his review. “As much as I love the dish, I also love the price of it… running for only $10! That’s a whole lotta food for the price. It’s definitely enough to share with your friends.
Fairgoers had the opportunity to cast their votes from Aug. 11 through 15.
The Finisher and all other new fair foods are available for purchase through the last day of the fair: Sunday, Aug. 21.
For a full list of new fair foods, click here.
Local 5 and CW Iowa 23 are bringing exciting 2022 Iowa State Fair experiences to you, from live newscasts to an interactive Local 5 Weather Lab experience. Come see us in front of the Administration Building (Grand Concourse) each day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — A brush and grass fire has been reported in the median of SR 195 north of Excelsior Road. This is reported to be a second alarm brush fire.
According to a tweet by Washington State Patrol District (WSP) 4, the fire is rapidly moving and fire crews are at the area actively working to fight the fire. Updates from WSP will continue in the attached thread.
A Level 3 evacuation (GO!) has been issued for residents living between Excelsior on the south, Degray on the west, Hangman Creek on the east and Mullen Hill where it meets Highway 195 on the north.
A Level 2 evacuation (Get SET to leave!) has been issued for residents living within a quarter mile of SR 195 and Excelsior to the South.
Both directions of the SR195 are fully blocked by fire equipment. Traffic has been stopped in both directions as crews proceed to extinguish the fire. WSP and the Spokane County Fire District 8 are asking drivers to avoid the area if possible.
Hatch Road, which runs parallel to 195, and White Road are also closed. Drivers are asked to use Cedar Road as a detour.
Evacuated residents looking for a place to keep their livestock can contact the Spokane Equestrian Center at 509-993-7058.
This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information is available.
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BLOOMINGTON — There’s something for everyone in the Twin Cities’ live music lineup this week.
On Friday, local band Style in Stereo wraps up the free summer concert series on the square in downtown Bloomington, sponsored by Pantagraph Media and The Castle Theatre. The energetic eight-piece act had its original show postponed in June due to weather concerns. Kyle Yap will open for the group.
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Joe Palma, vocalist and band manger for Style in Stereo, said their anticipation to play at the square has been growing. Being able to keep a show date has made them more excited, he added.
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He told me in June that they offer a show band experience and play songs by artists people already know and love. Their covers span genres like pop, dance, rock, country and funk.
Palma said on Wednesday they're thrilled to be looking at more shows around Chicago and St. Louis, and they expect Friday to be their last show for the year in Bloomington.
"We're expecting the same energy and type of show we always bring," he said.
Folk music lovers can get a head start on the weekend at 7 p.m. Thursday at nightshop, 517 N. Main St. in Bloomington, for just an $8 door pass. Headlining is folk alt-country act Dead, Dead Swans , of Milwaukee, with soft guitar strumming, gritty vocals and lyrics that reach deep into an emotional chasm.
They’re joined by Chicago neighbor and folkster Lou Heneise, who’s making her debut at nightshop, plus Peoria duo The Buncha Bastards, Nick Lee and Sara Klemm. The two return to the downtown Bloomington venue after playing there in June, and releasing a YouTube performance of “Shadow Of My Heart” nearly two weeks ago.
The Uptown Circle in Normal is hosting a free show at 7 p.m. Friday by Soft Coup, a Central Illinois alternative trio that found its name after the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C. Guitarist and songwriter Hannah Rose will musically express a manifestation, celebration and reclamation of feminine sexuality.
Saturday is jam-packed with local and touring talent. Later in this column, you’ll hear from the Jazz UpFront owner on the strong lineup he has booked at his sixth Front Street Music Fest in Bloomington.
The Stable Music Hall and Lounge, 236 E. Front St., Bloomington, is blasting back to the glam metal heydays at 8 p.m. Saturday with JUMP — America’s Van Halen Experience. Tickets are $15 .
Rory Book & The Volumes takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday at Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal. The trio is turning up sounds of western, rock, blues and jazz music for a starkly unique show — also for free.
The Castle Theatre is capping off the weekend Sunday by hosting metalcore heavyweights August Burns Red. Last fall, the five-piece act released the single “Vengeance,” which rampages jaw-breaking breakdowns through thorny vocals. Tickets run for $33 , and doors open at 6 p.m. Sunday .
All that jazz James Gaston, owner-manager of Bloomington’s Jazz UpFront, 107 W. Front. St., said people have called Front Street Music Fest a jazz festival, but they mix in more types of music to “bring everybody out of the house.”
“We love it all,” said Gaston of the world of music.
Booked at the free event are New York City jazz vocalist Brianna Thomas; traditional blues by Chicago’s Mississippi Heat; funk band Rare Element, of Madison, Wisconsin; and R&B, funk, jazz and Motown by The Soul Experience Band.
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There’s also Rockford duo Chloe Alexander & Emilio Salinas, Bloomington rapper V8 Vast Change, David Lumsden Blues and Band, and University of Illinois Associate Jazz Professor, Tito Carrillo, who Gaston said is a “fabulous” trumpet player.
Gaston said there’s nothing like this year’s lineup. He’s especially excited for J. Brew and The Crew, and said they’re “the most dynamite jazz collective you’re going to hear in this area.”
Music kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday with jazz guitar trio Tomorrow's Happenings . The outdoor stage schedule is posted to Jazz UpFront’s Facebook page . An indoor performance schedule was still to be determined as of press time Wednesday afternoon.
Gaston said jazz music takes different people to different places.
“You get into it,” Gaston said, “you never know where you’re going to end up.”
From Woodstock to Coachella: 50 historic music festivals
From Woodstock to Coachella: 50 historic music festivals
Before Woodstock and Coachella, the earliest recorded festivals date back to ancient Greece. The Greeks honored the gods by holding competitions in drama, poetry, music, and athletics. To honor Dionysus, the God of wine and ecstasy, the Greeks would hold the festival of Dionysus, which consisted of tragedy and comedy performances. Well-known Greek playwrights, such as Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, participated in these festivals.
Fast-forward to modern-day, and festivals have survived the test of time to evolve into a mainstream business. Since music is practically free with a minimal subscription-based fee through streaming services, artists can have a hard time making money in record sales. Instead, they financially depend on ticket sales for live performances. This also works in the fan's favor as more people are looking to spend their money on experiences, such as travel and festivals instead of material goods.
Perhaps the most sought-after music festival experience was Woodstock in 1969. To this day, festival producers and organizers attempt to recreate the peaceful atmosphere of love and music. That event directly shaped the way we experience music: Attending a music festival has become a cultural phenomenon and right of passage that serves as a timestamp of popular music of the moment.
Stacker compiled a gallery of 50 historic music festivals, linking to video coverage of the shows when available. Read on to see if any of the music festivals you attended (or wish you had) made the list.
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1958: Newport Jazz Festival
As the headlining artist, Chuck Berry 's rock 'n' roll performance of "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "School Days" at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival was a major clash with the festival's jazz genre. His set was filmed in Bert Stern's documentary, "Jazz on a Summer's Day."
[Pictured: The Hotel Viking stands ready to serve as headquarters for the American Jazz Festival (later renamed the Newport Jazz Festival) in July 1958 in Newport, Rhode Island.]
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1965: Newport Folk Festival
The 100,000 attendees at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival were ready and excited for Bob Dylan 's acoustic hits, but found themselves outraged when Dylan premiered a new, electric sound. After only three songs, the crowd booed Dylan offstage.
[Pictured: Bob Dylan plays a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar for the first time on stage as he performs at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, 1965, in Newport, Rhode Island.]
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1967: Monterey Pop Festival
It was the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival that was a major turning point for rock 'n' roll in the 1960s. The lineup included The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and The Who, but it was Jimi Hendrix whose groundbreaking performance made rock 'n' roll history when he set his guitar on fire and smashed it to pieces on stage.
[Pictured: Jimi Hendrix performs on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967, in Monterey, California.]
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1967: Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival
The 1967 Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival took place just one week before the Monterey Pop Festival. At the ticket price of $2, 36,000 attendees had access to the arts and crafts fair as well as listening to artists Dionne Warwick, The Doors , and Canned Heat at the adjoining Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre in Marin County, California.
[Pictured: Mount Tamalpais Fantasy Fair Music Festival put on by KFRC.]
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1968: Miami Pop Festival
There were actually two Miami Pop Festivals in 1968. Twenty-six thousand people attended the Miami Pop Festival in May to see The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix even made a memorable entrance via helicopter. One hundred thousand people attended the Miami Pop Festival in December to see Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, and Marvin Gaye.
[Pictured: Fleetwood Mac in 1968.]
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1968: Northern California Folk-Rock Festival
Produced by Bob Blodgett, the 1968 Northern California Folk-Rock Festival was held at the Family Park in the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California. Twenty-eight thousand tickets were sold for a gross income of $100,000. The musical acts included The Doors , Jefferson Airplane, and The Steve Miller Band.
[Pictured: Jim Morrison of The Doors performs at the Northern California Folk-Rock Festival on May 19, 1968.]
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1969: Woodstock Music & Art Fair
Half a million attendees gathered at a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, to hear leading and emerging artists in the pop music scene including The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane , The Who, Janis Joplin, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The festival is the most monumental event in music history and set the bar high for proceeding festivals, even today.
[Pictured: Fans at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair held at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in August 1969 near White Lake a hamlet of Bethel, New York.]
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1969: Toronto Rock and Roll Revival
Promoters had to scramble when The Eatons pulled out of the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival. John Lennon agreed to attend the event on the condition that he could play with his new band, "The Plastic Onos," which consisted of Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, and Alan White. The band covered well-known hits including Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" because they had never played a gig as a band before this festival.
[Pictured: The Toronto Rock and Roll Revival at Varsity Stadium Sept. 14, 1969.]
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1970: Isle of Wight
With 600,000 attendants, the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival was at the time one of the largest human gatherings in the world. Artists of the festival included Chicago, The Who, Joni Mitchell, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The festival was captured by future Academy Award-winner Murray Lerner.
[Pictured: Joni Mitchell performs at the Isle of Wight Festival on Aug. 9, 1970.]
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1970: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Commonly referred to as Jazz Fest, the 1970 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival featured artists including Duke Ellington, Pete Fountain, and Louisiana native, Mahalia Jackson . The festival still runs to this day as a cultural experience to showcase Louisiana music, art, and cuisine.
[Pictured: Kennedy Gospel Choir performing at the New Orleans Jazz Festival 1994.]
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1971: Glastonbury
Free to the public, the 1971 Glastonbury festival featured artists including Fairport Convention, Joan Baez, and a young David Bowie. It was the first music festival to feature a pyramid stage, which was inspired by the Great Pyramid of Giza.
[Pictured: Hippies at the second Glastonbury Festival.]
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1973: Astrodome Jazz Festival
The second Astrodome Jazz Festival took place in Houston, Texas, and featured iconic jazz and soul artists, including Ella Fitzgerald , Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. Ticket prices ranged from $5.50 to $10. Even though there were only two Astrodome Jazz Festivals , the jazz tradition continued at proceeding Kool Jazz Festivals.
[Pictured: Aretha Franklin during a performance onstage at the Astrodome Jazz Festival, Houston, Texas.]
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1973: Summer Jam at Watkins Glen
With over 600,000 attendees and virtually no security, most concert-goers got in without paying the $10 ticket price. The festival was located in Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway and overwhelmed the small town with an overflow of people. Artists included The Allman Brothers, The Band, and The Grateful Dead .
[Pictured: The Grateful Dead perform at the Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, June 16, 1974.]
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1974: Ozark Music Festival
An estimated 350,000 people attended the 1974 Ozark Music Festival at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The headlining artists included rock bands America and The Eagles, and emerging acts included Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult, and Boz Scaggs.
[Pictured: Stage Left at the Ozark Music Festival, Sedalia, Missouri.]
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1975: Schaefer Festival
The Schaefer Festival was held at Wollman Skating Rink in New York City's Central Park. For the 10th anniversary in 1975, feature artists included Bob Marley and the Wailers, Journey, and Aerosmith . The Festival lasted from June 18 to Sept. 14.
[Pictured: American Jazz musician, composer, and bandleader Miles Davis plays trumpet during a performance in the Schaefer Music Festival series at Central Park's Wollman Rink in New York City Sept. 5, 1975.]
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1976: San Francisco Kool Jazz Festival
The first annual San Francisco Kool Jazz Festival happened in 1976 at the Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium. The lineup featured Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and The Staple Singers.
[Pictured: American vocal group The Chi-Lites perform on stage at the Kool Jazz Festival in 1976.]
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1978: Texxas World Music Festival
The 1978 Texxas World Music Festival is a showcase of the best in rock music at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Twenty thousand people congregated to see Journey, Heart, Van Halen, Nugent, Aerosmith, and Sammy Hagar perform.
[Pictured: Texxas Music Festival, Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas July 1, 1978.]
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1979: World's Greatest Funk Festival
Rick James and the Stone City Band, The Brides of Funkenstein, Bootsy's Rubber Band, and Parliament Funkadelic played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the 1979 World's Greatest Funk Festival. The crowd was an estimated 65,000 people and it cost $12.75 to attend.
[Pictured: The Mothership of the funk band Parliament-Funkadelic lands onstage on June 4, 1977, at the Coliseum in Los Angeles.]
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1980: Heatwave
The 1980 Heatwave festival was held just outside of Toronto at Mosport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. Over 100,000 people attended to see The B-52s, The Clash, Elvis Costello, and Talking Heads perform.
[Pictured: The Heatwave Festival at Mosport Park race track near Toronto on Aug. 23, 1980.]
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1983: US Festival
The 1983 US Festival was held at the Glen Helen Regional Park, in Devore, California, and had funding from one of Apple's co-founders, Steve Wozniak. His goal was to make this event the "Woodstock of the '80s." The festival featured heavy metal and rock acts including A Flock of Seagulls, The Clash, Ozzy Osbourne, and Van Halen .
[Pictured: A Flock of Seagulls performs at the US Festival in 1983 in Devore, California.]
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1985: Farm Aid
The Farm Aid festival was created to raise money for American farmers and their families. The event was put together in six weeks and was held in Champaign, Illinois. Willie Nelson , Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Tom Petty, and Loretta Lynn performed for a crowd of 80,000 people. The concert raised over $7 million.
[Pictured: Bob Dylan and Tom Petty at Farm Aid.]
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1985: Rock in Rio
This was the first Rock in Rio multi-day concert in Rio de Janeiro, lasting 10 days and attracting more than 1 million people. Headlining acts included Iron Maiden, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, and James Taylor.
[Pictured: Freddie Mercury and Brian May on stage during Queen's performance at the Rock in Rio festival, Brazil, January 1985.]
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1991: Lollapalooza
Perry Farrell founded the traveling festival as a farewell tour for his band, Jane's Addiction . Other acts included Nine Inch Nails, Living Colour, and Ice-T. Since 2005, the event has been held exclusively at Grant Park in Chicago.
[Pictured: Doug Wimbish of Living Colour performs as a part of at Lollapalooza 1991 at Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 26, 1991, in Mountain View, California.]
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1992: Reading Festival
The Reading Festival is the world's oldest popular music festival. In 1992, the headlining acts included Public Enemy, The Wonder Stuff, and Nirvana . It was Nirvana's iconic headlining set that is still remembered to this day.
[Pictured: Kurt Cobain performing live onstage, with Nirvana, playing a Fender Stratocaster guitar at the Reading Festival in 1992.]
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1994: Woodstock
Bob Dylan , who turned down the opportunity to play at Woodstock in 1969, made a triumphant return to the stage at the 1994 Woodstock at Winston Farm in Saugerties, New York. Three-hundred and fifty thousand people paid $125 to attend the festival, which included the musical artists Aerosmith, Traffic, and Peter Gabriel. Musical acts from the original 1969 Woodstock also performed, such as Santana, and select members of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead.
[Pictured: View of concert-goers in front of the main stage during the Woodstock '94 music festival at Winston Farms, Saugerties, New York, Aug. 12, 1994.]
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1995: Beale Street Music Festival
Also known as "Memphis in May," The Beale Street Music Festival is an annual summer event held at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1995, the musical acts Doyle Bramhall, Gov't Mule, Adam Ant, and Fleetwood Mac performed for a crowd of 50,000 people.
[Pictured: ZZ Top performing on stage at the Beale Street Music Festival in 1997.]
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1996: Warped Tour
Sponsored by the shoe brand Vans, the Warped Tour was a 24-date tour in the summer of 1996. The bands who played included Deftones, Pennywise, Rocket from the Crypt, and Blink-182.
[Pictured: Lars Frederiksen (L) and Tim Armstrong of Rancid perform at the Vans Warped Tour at Pier 30/32 on July 4, 1998, in San Francisco.]
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1997: Bridge School Benefit
Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit offers a chance for seasoned musicians to play in an unplugged format. The 1997 lineup included Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews Band, and Metallica . The festival is held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
[Pictured: James Hetfield of Metallica performs as part of the Bridge School Benefit 1997 at Shoreline Amphitheatre on Oct. 19, 1997, in Mountain View, California.]
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1998: Tibetan Freedom Concert
The Tibetan Freedom Concert in 1998 was a benefit for the Milarepa Fund, which raises money to end China's occupation of Tibet. Headlining artists included Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys , and Pearl Jam.
[Pictured: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.]
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1999: Coachella
The first Coachella music festival was held at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. Headlining artists were Beck, Rage Against The Machine, and Tool. The festival didn't make a profit with only 25,000 tickets sold and was canceled in 2000, but was revived in 2001 and has been an annual music event ever since.
[Pictured: The main stage lights up after dark at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 28, 2002, in Indio, California.]
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1999: Woodstock
With high hopes for a successful 30th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, concert-goers descended into rioting, arson, and assault. The 1999 Woodstock Festival was held at the Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York. Performing artists included James Brown, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow.
[Pictured: Woodstock 30 Years Later.]
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2000: Glastonbury
The musical acts at the 2000 Glastonbury performed on the third rendition of the pyramid stage. Performers included The Chemical Brothers, Moby, Travis, Morcheeba, Basement Jaxx, and David Bowie .
[Pictured: Glastonbury 2000. Pyramid stage with tents in foreground, U.K.]
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2000: Detroit Electronic Music Festival
The year 2000 was the first year of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Detroit is known as the birthplace of electronic music. Over 1 million people attended the festival. Stacey Pullen, Kevin Saunderson, and Derrick May were a few of the artists to perform.
[Pictured: The front display at the first-ever DEMF.]
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2001: Summer Jam
Jay-Z made the 2001 Summer Jam a memorable night by putting his feud with Prodigy in the limelight. He performed his new song, "Takeover," which ended with Michael Jackson making a surprise appearance.
[Pictured: Jay-Z onstage at thee 2001 Summer Jam.]
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2002: Austin City Limits
In its debut year, the 2002 Austin City Limits Festival featured 67 artists that stayed within its musical roots of bluegrass and country. Performers included Ryan Adams, Cross Canadian Ragweed, G. Love and Special Sauce. The success of 2002's event ensured there would be another event in 2003.
[Pictured: Glen Hansard of The Frames performs as part of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on Sept. 24, 2005 in Austin.]
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2002: Bonnaroo
The 2002 Bonnaroo Concert was held at the Grate Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee. It was the first annual Bonnaroo Concert and drew a crowd of 70,000 people. Artists included Widespread Panic , Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, and The Disco Biscuits.
[Pictured: Jack Johnson during Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.]
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2004: Coachella
The 2004 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival was held at Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. Radiohead and The Cure headlined the musical event. It was the first time the event had completely sold out. Co-founder of the festival Paul Tollett turned down the opportunity to extend the festival for a third day with David Bowie as the closing act.
[Pictured: Thom Yorke of Radiohead at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California.]
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2004: Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Dave Chappelle had the idea to put on a city party inspired by the 1972 benefit concert, Wattstax. Dave Chapelle's Block Party was a spectacle featuring his friends, including The Roots, Erykah Badu, and Kanye West . Tickets to the Brooklyn event were free, but extremely hard to come by.
[Pictured: Comedy superstar Dave Chappelle attended the Los Angeles DVD Block Party at the Best Buy in Culver City, California, to celebrate the June 13 release of Dave Chappelle's Block Party.]
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2005: Sasquatch!
The 2005 Sasquatch! music festival took place at The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. The festival featured a broad range of musical artists including Arcade Fire, Modest Mouse, Kanye West, and The Shins .
[Pictured: Karen O (L) and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs perform as part of the Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre on May 23, 2009, in Quincy, Washington.]
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2006: Street Scene
The 2006 Street Scene was held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. In addition to the headlining artists Kanye West and Tool , concert-goers had the chance to taste food from top San Diego restaurants and see circus and burlesque acts.
[Pictured: G Love performs onstage at San Diego Street Scene held at Qualcomm Stadium on August 5, 2006, in San Diego.]
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2007: Pitchfork
The 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival was a three-day weekend bonanza at Union Park in Chicago. A Saturday/Sunday pass cost $35 and a one-day pass cost $25. The event has since gone on to be a yearly staple in the festival scene and draw huge crowds.
[Pictured: Singer/guitarist Craig Finn of The Hold Steady performs onstage at the Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park on July 19, 2008, in Chicago.]
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2008: Lollapalooza
Three-day passes to the 2008 Lollapalooza Festival cost $190. The lineup included Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Radiohead, and Rage Against the Machine .
[Pictured: Singer Kele Okereke of Bloc Party performs as part of Lollapalooza 2008 at Grant Park on Aug. 1, 2008, in Chicago.]
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2009: Bonnaroo
The 2009 Bonnaroo lineup of performers included Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Phish, Beastie Boys , Nine Inch Nails, and David Byrne. Four-day passes to the concert cost $224.50.
[Pictured: Phish performs on stage during Bonnaroo 2009 on June 12, 2009 in Manchester, Tennessee.]
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2010: Lollapalooza
The final lineup was announced a full two months prior to the festival, which included Lady Gaga , The Strokes, and The Black Keys. Three-day passes were priced at $215.
[Pictured: Lady Gaga performs during the 2010 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2010, in Chicago.]
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2011: Austin City Limits
For its 10th anniversary, the 2011 Austin City Limits Festival featured the headlining artists Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, and Coldplay. The festival was held at Zilker Park in Austin.
[Pictured: Stevie Wonder performs as part of the Austin City Limits Music Festival Day Two at Zilker Park.]
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2012: Coachella
This is the first year that Coachella was a two-weekend festival. The 2012 featured headliners were The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Childish Gambino , Arctic Monkeys, and The Weeknd also performed.
[Pictured: Rapper/actor Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino performs during Day 2 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.]
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2013: Riot Fest
Riot Fest was established in 2005 and caters to fans of punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. The 2013 Riot Fest took place in Chicago and featured The Replacements, Brand New , Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, and Pixies.
[Pictured: Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy perform on stage on Day 1 of Riot Fest and Carnival 2013 at Humboldt Park on Sept. 13, 2013, in Chicago.]
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2015: Camp Flog Gnaw
The terrorist attacks in Paris had occurred only the night before the 2015 Camp Flog Gnaw. Each artist's set was an excellent way for fans to escape the harsh realities of the world. Headliners included Snoop Dogg and Tyler, The Creator .
[Pictured: Tyler, The Creator performs on the Camp Stage during day 2 of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on Oct. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles.]
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2016: Desert Trip
Dubbed the nickname, "Oldchella," Desert Trip is a three-day festival with a lineup of artists that transcends generational music. Paul McCartney and Neil Young performed together at the festival.
[Pictured: Paul McCartney and Rihanna perform on Day 3 of Desert Trip Weekend 2 at the Empire Polo Field on Oct. 15, 2016, in Indio, California.]
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2017: FYF Fest
A three-day festival held at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Headlining acts included Missy Elliott, Bjork, Frank Ocean , and Nine Inch Nails.
[Pictured: Singer Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails performs onstage during FYF Fest on July 23, 2017, in Los Angeles.]
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FORECAST OVERVIEW: We’re going to remain in a high-moisture environment over the next several days, with precipitable water values (a measure of how much moisture is in the atmosphere) in the 90th percentile climatology through the rest of this week. In the upper levels, northwest flow will funnel upper air disturbances into Alabama. That coupled with a near stationary front that will remain across the state for the next several days will provide lift to support scattered to numerous showers and storms through the start of next week. While the overall pattern doesn’t support widespread flash flooding, some isolated flooding issues are possible through the end of the week, particularly in low lying areas or areas with poor drainage.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Rain becomes lighter and tapers off overnight from northwest to southeast. Temperatures dip into the upper 60s and low 70s.
THURSDAY: With the front further south, the focus for showers and storms will be south of Birmingham. Still, some spots could see showers and storms. The highest rain chances will be south of I-59, with southeast Alabama seeing the highest rain coverage. Highs in the mid 80s. Overnight lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.
FRIDAY: The near stationary front in South Alabama begins to lift further north. With ample moisture in place, showers and storms again become fairly widespread, especially along and south of I-59. Highs in the low 80s. Overnight lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.
THE WEEKEND: With sufficient moisture and the near-stationary front nearby through the weekend, scattered afternoon storms will remain possible, but rain coverage may not be as widespread as Friday. Highs in the upper 80s. Overnight lows in the low 70s.
EARLY NEXT WEEK: The rainy pattern won’t go anywhere as we head into the new week. High moisture content, upper air northwest flow, and that persistent stalled front will keep numerous showers and storms in the forecast to kick off the first half of next week, and will keep temperatures below average into next week as well.
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LARGO, Fla. — A 36-year-old man reportedly confessed to setting his home on fire early Tuesday morning after being evicted, according to the Largo Police Department.
John Baglieri was charged with arson and burglary after he was found in Pinellas Park by officers on Wednesday.
Police say the fire occurred at the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park. According to the news release, officers responded to the area around 2:30 a.m. to assist Largo Fire Rescue.
Police say while on the scene, responders learned that fire was "possibly started by a recently evicted resident." A state fire marshal and Largo Police detective responded to the scene to investigate.
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MULBERRY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers is giving a very generous grant to a high school in Polk County to help cover the costs for its new synthetic turf field.
Mulberry High School will be receiving a $250,000 grant from the Buccaneers right before the start of their upcoming football season. The funds will be used to pay for the new synthetic turf field at the school's Phosphate Bowl Stadium, Polk County Public Schools said in a news release.
The NFL Foundation Grassroots program awarded the grant to the Buccaneers as part of its mission to revitalize playing fields in schools in underserved communities.
“Our youth are the foundation of our community, and we are dedicated to strengthening the student experience throughout Tampa Bay," Tara Battiato, the Vice President of Community Impact for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said in a statement. "The Buccaneers strive to inspire the next generation on and off the field by providing resources to enhance student education, health, and overall wellness.”
To celebrate the grant received by the Buccaneers, Mulberry High will have a ribbon-cutting event on Friday before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff of the school's first football game and will feature an appearance from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Street team.
Some activities for students, staff and people involved with the school to participate in include pictures with Bucs cheerleaders and its mascot, an RV set up for playing video games and a quarterback challenge game where attendees can throw footballs at large inflatable targets, the news release mentioned.
“We are so excited that our students and the entire community can enjoy this new field and renovated stadium,” Principal Michael Young said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to our season opener and hope everyone can join us for a fun celebration.”
Polk County Public Schools says the new turf field will allow the school to have other sports be played on it and can remain effective throughout the entire year, even in the rainy season.
Another positive impact of the new field is that the natural grass used on the old field will be converted into a livestock grazing area for the agriculture program at the high school.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin City Council members are now pushing to increase the City of Austin minimum wage to $20 per hour.
A budget amendment form for the 2022-23 fiscal year sponsored by District 2 Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes proposes raising the City's minimum wage to $20 in the fiscal year 2023. That would apply to all City employees in addition to any workers employed through contracts with the City. It excludes employees in the summer youth program.
The amendment form states that the city manager "shall provide a competitive labor contract to all sworn staff," meaning City staff such as police officers and firefighters.
The amendment comes after councilmembers in June approved a resolution calling for the minimum wage to be raised to $22.The resolution, sponsored by Fuentes, stated that if the $22 minimum was unfeasible, then whatever increase the budget would allow should be implemented.
The current City of Austin budget draft raises the minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour, marking a 20% increase. The proposed budget also includes a one-time $1,500 retention stipend for all civilian and sworn City employees. However, Fuentes indicated it's not enough.
"While that is a record increase, it’s simply not enough to meet the crisis that we are in. If we want the City to provide reliable services, we need to raise the living wage to at least $20 an hour," Fuentes said in a media release.
According to the amendment form proposing the $22 minimum, funds for the raises would be between $5.5 million to $10.7 million from the General Fund and $2.8 million to $3.8 million from the Enterprise Funds. That would be an ongoing expense.
The city manager, per the amendment, would also be directed to develop a plan each year to reach a minimum wage of $22, the amount from the June resolution. After the $22 minimum is reached, the average of the annual increases in the Consumer Price Index in Texas will be used to increase the rate each year.
Councilmember Fuentes was joined by other councilmembers along with Austin AFSCME and other local organizations on Aug. 17 for a rally in support of the wage increase.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to Fort Smith police, a 3-year-old child died after being left in a hot car on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Police say around 2 p.m., officers were called to the scene and were there for about three hours. Police say an "undisclosed person" allegedly had to break the car window before taking the child to a nearby hospital. Later, the child was pronounced dead. have confirmed the body has been sent to the state crime lab for an autopsy, which is standard procedure, and that the incident reportedly happened near a home on Boone Avenue.
5NEWS spoke with the National Weather Service and it confirmed the official temperature at the time was 100 degrees with a heat index of 104.
5NEWS also spoke with an adjunct professor of meteorology who specializes in the dynamics of how hot cars can get. He says the last pediatric vehicular heatstroke death in Arkansas was in Booneville in July 2020 with the current incident being the 19th in Arkansas since 1998. He also says an infant or small child's body cannot cool itself off like an adult's would, but that it heats up three to five times faster.
“In the first 10 minutes a car is closed up, the temperature rises by 19 degrees. So let's say on a 100-degree day or 100 plus degree day like it is in Fort Smith, today….you know you’re at about 120 degrees in 10 minutes," said Jan Null, San Jose State University Adjunct Professor of Meteorology.
Fort Smith police and the Crisis Intervention Unit responded to the hospital. 5NEWS has reached out to Fort Smith Police and has not heard back.
No other information has been released at this time.
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SANDUSKY, Ohio — A man and woman were arrested at Cedar Point on Sunday after four witnesses told Sandusky police they saw the couple engaged in sexual intercourse aboard one of the rides.
According to a police report, David Davis and Heather Johnston, both 32-years-old, were allegedly seen having sex while on the Cedar Point attraction Giant Wheel. The two were confronted by a Cedar Point police sergeant and security before the Sandusky Police Department was called.
The group of witnesses included two juveniles who were in the cart below the couple on the Ferris wheel.
The two initially denied any accusations. Johnston reported to officers that she had shorts on under her dress, dropped her cigarette pack out of them and when she picked them up Davis helped her.
Witnesses told police that they felt the cart shaking and saw the man and woman both expose themselves on the ride.
The couple later admitted that they were engaged in sexual intercourse.
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Powhatan County High School's band director and performing arts coordinator now faces nine sex-related charges involving five underage teens that span more than a decade, and authorities said they are still fielding calls about additional alleged victims.
During a hearing Wednesday in Powhatan Circuit Court, Judge Paul Cella denied bond for Andrew C. Snead, 36, in his latest bid to be set free pending trial. Cella had granted Snead bond previously on an appeal from lower court, but the judge said the circumstances have now changed. He cited the number of alleged victims, the length of time over which the offenses occurred and the strength of the prosecution's case.
In arguing that Snead should be denied bond, Acting Powhatan Commonwealth's Attorney Robert Cerullo said Snead has been victimizing children for the past ten years by using his position as a high school teacher, and would remain a danger to the community if released now.
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Cerullo also pointed out that authorities are still fielding calls and "have allegations that we have not been able to chase down yet. We're still investigating allegations that may necessitate more charges. These five complainants are not the only ones that have come forward."
The case against Snead began June 30 when Powhatan sheriff's investigators arrested him on two charges of taking indecent liberties with a female juvenile while acting in a custodial role. Those alleged offenses occurred in April and May and involve a single alleged victim.
A second alleged victim then came forward and investigators arrested Snead on July 23 on two additional counts of taking indecent liberties with a male juvenile while acting in a custodial role. Those alleged offenses occurred between June 13 and June 28, 2022, and between July 1, 2021 and Nov. 1, 2021.
After those charges were filed, Cerullo said additional victims came forward and rather than obtain arrest warrants for those offenses, the Powhatan Commonwealth's Attorney's Office decided to put those cases before a multi-jurisdictional grand jury. On Aug. 3, the panel returned five indictments against Snead.
They include: taking indecent liberties with a female juvenile while acting in a custodial role between Aug. 1, 2010 and June 1, 2011; taking indecent liberties with a male juvenile by a custodian between Jan. 1 and June 1, 2015. Those charges involve separate victims.
Snead also was indicted on three charges involving the same victim: taking indecent liberties with a female juvenile by a custodian between Oct. 1, 2021 and April 6, 2022; taking indecent liberties with a female juvenile by a custodian between Feb. 3 and Feb. 10, 2022; and solicitation of a female juvenile to send lewd and pornographic images of a child between Oct. 1, 2021 and April 6, 2022.
Snead has been placed on administrative leave from the high school pending the outcome of the case. He is being held in Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover County.
A trial date on Snead's indictments will be set Oct. 11. He also faces a Sept. 21 preliminary hearing on the first two sets of charges in Powhatan Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
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College partnership laboratory schools could open in Virginia as early as next fall, the state's secretary of education said Wednesday, as she laid out plans for out colleges can apply, receive approval and launch their schools all within the next year.
The urgency reflects the importance of lab schools to Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Secretary Aimee Guidera told the state Board of Education.
"This is a really fast timeline," board member Andy Rotherham said. "It can be done, but it's an ambitious timeline."
Earlier this year, the General Assembly allocated $100 million toward the startup costs for launching lab schools, which are alternative forms of public education for K-12 students sponsored by colleges and universities. Lab schools have been a central part of Youngkin's agenda since his inauguration.
More than 35 universities, community colleges and higher education centers in the state have expressed interest, the administration said, including locally Virginia State, Virginia Union, Virginia Commonwealth University and Richard Bland College.
There's only enough money for 25 planning grants, which means two colleges in the same "neighborhood" might have to combine efforts, Guidera said. The Board of Education approved the guidelines for these planning grants Wednesday.
An approved lab school can apply for an initial start-up grant to support one-time costs of up to $1 million. These costs include renovation of the facility, purchase of classroom materials and equipment, short-term staffing and more. The start-up funds can't be used for land acquisition, new construction or building-wide renovations.
More funds will be available for each lab school on a per-student basis to pay teachers' salaries, cover building leases and to buy supplies and technology.
Schools cannot charge for tuition and should develop their own financial plan. After the first $100 million is spent, the schools might have to fund themselves. While Guidera would like to see the General Assembly provide more funding, she couldn't guarantee it will. It's up to each college to develop a plan for how its lab school will be sustainable in the long term.
That's where businesses and philanthropic organizations come in, Guidera said. Search engine giant Google has pledged to invest $250,000 toward lab schools with CodeVA, which teaches computer coding to teachers and students. Microsoft, which owns a data center in Mecklenburg County, and Lego, which announced plans to build a sprawling $1 billion factory in Chesterfield, also indicated interest, Guidera said.
"This is not a flash-in-the-pan approach," Guidera added.
McKenzie Snow, Youngkin's deputy secretary of education, said she'd like to see colleges apply for lab schools this fall. In its application, a college must state its mission, plan for its instructional program, an assessment plan and details about a location, governance structure, administration, staffing and more.
A standing committee will review applications and recommend to the board whether to approve or deny the lab school's application. The full board of education will make the final call. Schools could be approved as early as this winter.
Once they receive approval, they could begin recruiting teachers and students as early as February and open in time for the 2023-24 school year. They should open no later than the fall of 2024, the administration said.
Lab schools should be spread out across Virginia, Guidera said. There are eight Virginia Department of Education superintendent's regions in the state, and each region will have one lab school before any region has two, she said.
The administration says each school should reflect the needs of its community. In Lynchburg, for example, Liberty University, other colleges, businesses and nonprofit organizations want to focus on literacy and middle school students. The school district in Mecklenburg County wants a lab school that prepares students for careers.
"I think there will be an abundance of applications," board member Alan Seibert said.
Eric Kolenich writes about higher education, health systems and more for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He joined the newspaper in 2009 and spent 11 years in the Sports section.
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Collective bargaining sessions will begin in the middle of September between RPS and the respective units starting with teachers on Sept. 12; instructional assistants on Sept. 19; care and safety on Sept. 20 and food and nutrition on Sept 27.
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DALLAS — A Dallas lawyer will spend five years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to laundering $380,000 for an undercover DEA agent.
The lawyer, 52-year-old Rayshun Jackson, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder last year and received his sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn.
Plea papers show Jackson admitted to laundering the money to the agent, whom he believed was a drug trafficker.
He was introduced to the agent in 2020 by a leader of a large-scale opioid distribution ring known to deal illegally diverted drugs, referred to in a U.S. Attorney's Office news release as "Person A." After the person vouched for the agent's credibility, Jackson and the agent talked about how the attorney could "clean" the agent's "dope money."
Jackson told the agent he could launder about $500.000 a month through non-traceable cash businesses like coin laundries and car washes, as well as shell corporations, the release detailed.
“Ray is the bomb... He’s a thug, he’s just got a law degree,” Person A told the undercover agent after the meeting, court documents show.
The agent delivered a black backpack filled with $100,000 in cash a few weeks later to Jackson at his office, the release detailed, which Jackson agreed to launder for a 4% fee and a 1% cash bonus upfront. Jackson deposited the remaining money into various bank accounts in different amounts on different days before eventually transferring the entire sum into the undercover agent's bank account.
A month later, the agent brought an additional $300,000 in cash to Jackson's office and made the same deal, the release added.
Jackson admitted in plea papers to knowing the illegal purpose of the agreement and joining it willingly.
“The sentencing of Rayshun Jackson marks the end of a successful investigation by DEA Dallas. Criminal drug organizations need a combination of individuals who are willing to distribute drugs as well as those who hide and attempt to legitimize profits,” said DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge, Eduardo A. Chávez. “Mr. Jackson agreed to launder what he believed to be drug proceeds with DEA undercover. The sentencing of Mr. Jackson is just. With overdose deaths and poisonings reaching record highs, everyone will be held accountable for their criminal actions.”
Jackson had his law license canceled by the Supreme Court of Texas after his conviction and is banned from practicing law in the State of Texas.
“Individuals such as Mr. Jackson, who use money laundering methods to conceal the true source of illegal drug profits, run the risk of serving jail time,” said Christopher J. Altemus, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation Dallas Field Office. “The sentence imposed by the court is a reminder to criminals that money laundering schemes will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-lawyer-five-year-prison-sentence-laundering-supposed-drug-money/287-d4c1521f-ab52-4778-9d20-d763fe72b44d | 2022-08-17T22:01:35 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-lawyer-five-year-prison-sentence-laundering-supposed-drug-money/287-d4c1521f-ab52-4778-9d20-d763fe72b44d |
AUSTIN, Texas — Law enforcement agencies in Texas can now apply for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) travel assistance, according to a Wednesday press release from Gov. Greg Abbott's office.
Agencies can also apply for the state's Bullet-Resistance Shield Grant Program for the fiscal year 2023.
In June, Texas transferred $105.5 million to support school safety and metals health initiatives. Included in that amount was $3 million for local law enforcement agencies to offset travel expenses for ALERRT training and $50 million for bullet-resistant shields.
"These new funds will give law enforcement officers expanded access to training for active shooter scenarios, as well as critical protective equipment. I encourage all eligible law enforcement agencies and local government entities to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe," Abbott said in a statement.
ALERRT training aims to teach first responders effective strategies to respond to attacks, including school shootings. The training is provided by veteran first responders and has served more than 200,000 first responders across the U.S., according to Abbott's office.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Abbott instructed the ALERRT programs to provide training to all school districts across Texas, prioritizing school-based law enforcement. Abbott's office said throughout the summer, ALERRT has trained more than 3,000 officers, delivered dozens of classes and is currently scheduling more than 100 classes in the coming months.
Abbott's office said that applications for ALERRT travel assistance are open to independent school districts, units of local government, institutions of higher education and other education institutions that operate law enforcement agencies. Applications for assistance may only be submitted after receiving confirmation of registration for an ALERRT course.
The deadline to submit and certify an application is Aug. 31, 2023.
Independent school districts, units of local government, the Texas Department of Public Safety and other education institutions that operate law enforcement agencies can also apply for grant funding to equip officers with bullet-resistant shields. The deadline to submit and certify an application for priority consideration is Sept. 16, 2022. Additional application periods may be opened as funding permits, according to the governor's office.
All officers provided with a grant-funded bullet-resistant shield must have either attended 16 hours of ALERRT training within the past 24 months or be committed to participate within the next 24 months.
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BALTIMORE — In 2021, the owners of the Wharf Rat in Fells Point got a lucky break, receiving a grant of about $300,000 from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a federally funded program designed to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Within months, the Wharf Rat closed, making it one of more than a dozen Baltimore-area restaurants that shut down after receiving federal funds intended to keep them open.
“The Wharf Rat was unable to maintain the level of customer service on which it had built its reputation,” Martin said in an email. “It was with great sadness that the Oliver family decided to close the Wharf Rat after 35 years of service to the community.”
During the pandemic’s early days, restaurant advocates successfully lobbied Congress to create the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which would allocate billions of dollars in grants to businesses across the country struggling to survive the coronavirus crisis, which shuttered dining rooms and slashed customer traffic for months.
Demand overwhelmed the effort: In Maryland, fewer than 4 out of every 10 applicants were approved. Some $562 million was distributed to 2,024 eligible businesses across the state. And it helped many of them survive. According to the National Restaurant Association, the funds saved 900,000 restaurant jobs across the country, and 96 percent of recipients said the funds helped their establishments remain open.
But a year after the majority of that money was distributed, questions have been raised about the effectiveness and oversight of the $28.6 billion program, which is part of the American Rescue Plan and run by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Some restaurants closed despite receiving the grants, a fact that frustrates business owners who lost out on the money.
'It's a big red flag'
A Sun analysis of U.S. Small Business Administration data on Baltimore-area restaurants shows that more than a dozen restaurants have shut down since receiving grants last year, including some that were awarded more than $1 million. Some owners say their businesses are closed temporarily, but offer no timeline for reopening. At least one restaurant announced it was closing its dining room before it received a grant of $260,000.
While there is no requirement to pay back the funds as long as the money is spent by March 2023 on eligible operating expenses — including payroll, utilities, rent or mortgage, and supplies — restaurants are supposed to return unused money if they shut down. Christopher Hatch, an SBA spokesman, said he could neither confirm nor deny any returns.
“There is no publicly releasable list of returnees,” Hatch said.
Hatch declined to comment on individual restaurants. Another SBA spokesperson offered this statement: “The funding provided by the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund, together with other SBA assistance programs, has helped more than 100,000 restaurant and other food and beverage business owners get back on their feet and survive the pandemic.”
A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found issues with the SBA’s oversight of the program. Nationwide, nearly a third of grant recipients had required annual accounting reports that were overdue for submission to the SBA by six months, according to the GAO. And the SBA hasn’t kept track of businesses that closed.
“SBA should be more on top of businesses that don’t do the required reporting,” said Lisa Moore, the GAO’s assistant director of financial markets and community investment. “It’s a big red flag. If someone’s not reporting, you should immediately be taking steps to proactively look into that.”
She added that the SBA reporting portal doesn’t currently allow businesses to say whether they’re open or closed.
In response to a Freedom of Information Act request last year, the SBA released the names of all grant recipients, including more than 2,000 with Maryland addresses.
Some grants were given to restaurants that say they have suspended operations temporarily. In May 2021, a business with an address at 1400 Warner St. received nearly $1 million through the program, according to SBA records. Earlier this year, the building at that address was demolished. The pub located at that address, Game, is slated to relocate to a new space, co-owner Jimmy Trujillo said through his attorney, though he declined to say when and where that will be.
It’s unclear whether any area grant recipients that are temporarily closed are using the RRF funds to remodel. The SBA’s Hatch said he did not know whether RRF money could be used to finance a restaurant’s redevelopment or relocation.
'A critical lifeline'
SBA data shows Woodberry Kitchen, considered one of Baltimore’s top dining destinations before the pandemic, received $1.8 million through the program. That money, according to an email from owner Spike Gjerde, “allowed us to pay rent, keep our core staff employed throughout the last two years, and to keep buying as much food as possible from our local farmers — who were also struggling — as we tried various pivots.” The restaurant also expanded its outdoor seating options, something that has been vital during the pandemic.
Woodberry Kitchen has largely limited its business to special events during the pandemic and has been closed completely for months, according to its social media accounts. Some of its contents were sold at auction earlier this year.
Gjerde said the restaurant is undergoing renovations that will allow it to reopen “with a new model designed to be more resilient to future disruptions.” Events will resume this fall, he said in a post to the restaurant’s social media account Aug. 9.
Phillips Seafood shut down its Ocean City crab house six months after receiving more than $3 million through the program. A spokeswoman for Phillips did not respond to emails and calls from The Sun regarding the closure. The Inner Harbor location of Phillips, which received $5 million, remains open.
IBT LLC, which shares an address with Ida B’s Table near Baltimore’s City Hall, got about $260,000 from the program in May 2021, about a month after the restaurant announced on social media it was shutting down. An Instagram post dated April 5, 2021, stated: “Effective today, Ida B’s Table has made the tough decision to close our doors.”
In an email, restaurant partner Joe Spinelli clarified that the eatery in fact “stayed open, but limited to just carryout, off site catering, banquets, and small events.” In a follow-up message, he added: “All of the reports have been filed as required.” The business’s phone number has been disconnected.
'The whole thing is just such a mess'
The closure of restaurants that received the sought-after grants has generated bitterness among business owners who lost out on the RRF program yet remain open while facing increased expenses and pandemic uncertainty.
Damye Hahn, whose business, Faidley Seafood, did not receive a grant from the RRF, said the program gave a boost to some restaurants at the expense of others.
“Those that had it are really going to weather this storm — the high-inflation storm, on top of the covid storm — far better than those of us who didn’t,” Hahn said.
Gjerde, at Woodberry Kitchen, is sympathetic to those views. But in an email, he added: “It’s also clear that getting an RRF grant could not guarantee a restaurant’s survival, given the enormity of the challenges and disruptions.”
Since 2021, Hahn and other business owners have aired frustration over how the Restaurant Revitalization Fund money was distributed.
“The whole thing is just such a mess,” said Hahn, who wants to see the fund replenished, though that is unlikely to happen.
Hahn was notified initially that Faidley Seafood was approved for an RRF grant, only to be denied later after three lawsuits in June 2021 challenged SBA’s policy, mandated by Congress, to give priority to businesses owned by women and other groups.
Erika Polmar, executive director of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which formed during the pandemic and advocated the creation of the RRF, said most cases of restaurant owners shutting down even after receiving federal grants reflect the high cost of running a business.
“Restaurants operate on really, really thin profit margins,” she said. “No one had a lot of money in the bank going into this [pandemic].” Shutdowns are “testament to how hard it is to be a small-business owner in our current economic climate. Every pivot you saw cost money.”
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RALEIGH — Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy — eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
U.S. District Judge William Osteen reinstated an unenforced 20-week abortion ban, with exceptions for urgent medical emergencies, after he said the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade erased the legal foundation for his 2019 ruling that placed an injunction on the 1973 state law.
His decision defies the recommendations of all named parties in the 2019 case, including doctors, district attorneys and the attorney general’s office, who earlier this week filed briefs requesting he let the injunction stand.
Unable to pass abortion restrictions that would survive Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, Republican General Assembly leaders urged Osteen to restore the ban in a July 27 friend-of-the-court brief after Attorney General Josh Stein, an outspoken abortion rights supporter, rejected their demand that he bring the ban before a judge himself.
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Osteen’s ruling adds fuel to an already contentious midterm election year after the Supreme Court's decision propelled state-level politics into the spotlight. North Carolina Republicans in November will aim to clinch the five additional seats they need for a veto-proof supermajority in the state legislature as Democrats stave off their challenges to preserve Cooper’s power.
Republican lawmakers say a successful election season could open the door to further abortion restrictions when the General Assembly reconvenes early next year. House Speaker Tim Moore has said that he would like to see the legislature consider banning abortions once an ultrasound first detects fetal cardiac activity — typically around six weeks after fertilization and before some patients know they’re pregnant.
Cooper and other Democrats have already elevated abortion access as a key campaign issue. The governor signed an executive order on July 6 shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from aiding other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.
North Carolina has become a refuge for residents of its more restrictive neighboring states — like South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, where abortions are now illegal after six weeks.
Before Osteen’s ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy — or in certain medical emergencies.
As other Southeastern states continue to chip away at abortion access, Alison Kiser, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, said limiting treatment in “a critical access point state” like North Carolina will have ripple effects across the region.
The number of out-of-state patients at North Carolina's Planned Parenthood health centers has tripled since the Supreme Court ruling, Kiser said. So far in August, 36% of abortion patients traveled from other states — up from 14% in June.
But Republicans argue little will change with the 20-week ban back in place. In 2019, fewer than 1% of abortions nationwide were performed after 20 weeks of gestation, consistent with data from previous years when abortion access was protected at the federal level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Abortions after 20 weeks are rare, but it’s still incredibly important that people have access to this care,” Kiser said. “The two primary reasons people need abortion care later in pregnancy is because they’ve received new medical information or, and ever more so now, they’re facing barriers that have delayed their care.”
The main delay, she said, is North Carolina’s 72-hour mandatory waiting period to receive an abortion after an initial doctor’s visit. The General Assembly extended the waiting period in 2015, making North Carolina the fifth state to require counseling three days before an abortion — one of the longest waiting periods in the country. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/judge-abortions-in-north-carolina-no-longer-legal-after-20-weeks-of-pregnancy/article_b5f964e2-1e6f-11ed-a8a0-33b27a51a1dc.html | 2022-08-17T22:05:10 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/judge-abortions-in-north-carolina-no-longer-legal-after-20-weeks-of-pregnancy/article_b5f964e2-1e6f-11ed-a8a0-33b27a51a1dc.html |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that an E. coli outbreak has sickened 29 people in Ohio and Michigan.
A food has not yet been identified as the source of the illness strain affecting 14 people in Ohio and 15 in Michigan and has led to nine hospitalizations but no deaths.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher, the CDC said.
Public health departments in both states reported large increases in the number of E. coli infections and are working to determine how many are linked to the outbreak and are interviewing those sickened about which foods they ate in the week before they became ill.
Escherichia coli are bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless but others can make people sick.
Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection vary, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some people have a fever, but is typically less than 101 degrees. Most people get better within five to seven days. Some infections are mild, but others are severe or even life-threatening. Most people start feeling sick three to four days after eating or drinking something that contains the bacteria. However, illnesses can start anywhere from one to 10 days after exposure, according to the CDC.
Call your health care provider right away if you have severe E. coli symptoms.
If you have E. coli symptoms, to help public health officials solve the source of the outbreak, write don what you ate in the week before you got sick, report your illness to your local or state health department and answer public health officials’ questions about your illness.
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Southwest Ohio is the only region in the state that is part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that is expected to experience days with a heat index above 125 degrees in 30 years, according to a new study.
Temperatures at or above the National Weather Service’s “extreme danger” heat category — when the “feels like” temperature is 125 degrees or higher — are expected to affect 8 million people this year. In 30 years, that number is projected to increase to more than 107 million, or 13 times more people, according to the study published Monday.
Researchers from the nonprofit First Street Foundation, a research and technology nonprofit working to define America’s climate risk, looked at how the frequency, duration and intensity of extremely hot days will expand over the next three decades.
‘The results will be dire’
“Increasing temperatures are broadly discussed as averages, but the focus should be on the extension of the extreme tail events expected in a given year,” said Matthew Eby, First Street founder and CEO. “We need to be prepared for the inevitable, that a quarter of the country will soon fall inside the ‘extreme heat belt’ with temperatures exceeding 125 degrees Fahrenheit, and the results will be dire.”
All areas of Ohio will see higher temperatures over the next 30 years, but the climate research group’s model only places seven Ohio counties inside the heat belt: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren. They especially will be vulnerable to what is now considered an unheard-of heat index, which is a measure of how the air feels with the temperature and humidity combined.
“It’s not something that just came up. It’s been happening globally, and it’s going to start affecting us locally here,” said University of Dayton geologist Umesh Haritashya who researches how climate change affects the environment. “The changes that we always think of happening to the coastal communities, to places like Texas, those changes are going to happen here.”
Credit: First Street Foundation
Credit: First Street Foundation
The more than 1,000 counties that make up the extreme heat belt that stretches from northern Texas and Louisiana to Illinois, Indiana and even into Wisconsin are concentrated in the middle of the country, “in areas where there are no coastal influences to mitigate extreme temperatures,” the report stated.
‘Challenging to go out’
The increase in extreme heat will affect everything from personal health to electricity costs to possibly infrastructure and transportation. Common building materials such as steel and cement absorb heat easily. In extreme heat, roads and airport runways can buckle, railroad tracks can warp, and bridge joints can swell, the study noted. Also, increased air conditioning use may strain energy grids.
“It’s not all gloom and doom,” Haritashya said. “Definitely there will be days where it will be challenging to go out.”
Policymakers generally are focused on the short term, he said. But the area will need to adapt, and start making preparations now to make sure the electric grid is robust to avoid the problems like those facing Texas and Arizona. Homes should be in good repair and well insulated to withstand extreme heat to avoid a future of rolling blackouts and brownouts as extreme heat increases in frequency, intensity and duration over the next 30 years.
“That’s where we probably will face our biggest challenge,” Haritashya said.
UD psychics professor Robert Brecha, director of the Hanley Sustainability Institute, said local residents and leaders shouldn’t be complacent even though the study looks at temperature projections three decades from now.
“These changes don’t occur suddenly, but rather, they ramp up gradually. It may not be as critical for us in Southwest Ohio to look at that highest category of 125F, but even the next category of 100F is important for things like people who have to work outdoors, those who can’t afford air conditioning and those with health issues for whom extreme heat is very uncomfortable at the least,” Brecha said.
Unfortunately, those most affected will be people living in low-income neighborhoods. The housing stock tends to be older and closer together, which traps heat, and there are fewer trees and green spaces.
Extreme weather events
Extreme heat can cause flooding risks to go up, especially flash floods, and also will make the summer weather last longer. It’s unknown at this point whether that in turn will mean a shorter, intense winter or a shorter and mild winter, Haritashya said.
“Extreme heat can cause other extreme weather events, and we need to prepare for that,” he said.
Reduce CO² emissions
“On a global scale, the clear message for decades has been that we need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions that come from burning fossil fuels,” Brecha said.
The study placed Ohio among the top five states — behind Texas, Florida and California and ahead of Missouri — with the biggest cooling demand-related spike in carbon dioxide emissions between now and 2053.
“This indicates a need to evaluate the design of the energy systems for the increases in relative heat exposure to the area over the next 30 years,” the study reported.
Cooling costs for 2023 in Ohio will be about $571.3 million, and those will be a projected $686.7 million in 30 years, an increase of $115.5 million.
Ohio’s cooling consumption estimated for 2023 is 4,500.1 gigawatt hours, which would increase to 5,409.6 GWh in 2053. Emissions of 5,499.1 million pounds of carbon dioxide would increase to 6,610.5 pounds in 2053 due to AC use, according to the report.
Individuals do not have the power to influence the transition to renewable energy across the world that contributes to climate change, but Brecha said local residents can take steps in their own communities.
“If you have a home, plant trees to keep your local area cooler. Encourage city officials where you live to increase park areas and shaded areas in their towns,” he said. “We all know that a wide open, paved area feels much hotter than a shady area even if they are only 50 feet apart. Shaded city areas are better off than open spaces.”
More than 8.1 million Americans will experience temperatures above 125°F in 2023. By 2053, that grows to 107.6 million, and covers a quarter of the US land area. pic.twitter.com/gqGzM7stUi
— First Street Foundation (@FirstStreetFdn) August 16, 2022
Temperatures are projected to increase by at least 2.5 degrees over the next 30 years.
The area now has about seven days a year that spark high heat advisories or warnings. The study says that figure could grow to 19 days for Southwest Ohio by 2053.
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RICHMOND, Ind. — Richmond Police Ofc. Seara Burton, who was critically injured in a shooting during a traffic stop, continues to cling to life in a Dayton, Ohio hospital, a letter penned Wednesday by the Richmond Police Department's top brass said.
The letter, signed by Richmond's chief of police and two deputy chiefs of police, said Burton's K9 partner Brev is being cared for by one of the department's investigators who is a former K9 handler.
(NOTE: The above video is a previous report about Officer Burton's fiancée posting to thank everyone for their support.)
Burton was shot at close range during a traffic stop on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
As Brev was checking the suspect's moped for drugs, the suspect, Phillip Lee, fired at Burton and a fellow officer, striking Burton.
A week later, Burton is continuing to fight for her life in Miami Valley Hospital. The letter said though she remains in critical condition, there have been some "bright spots." Still, her condition remains "very serious."
In the update, the police chiefs thanked the hospital's doctors and nurses for "providing her with the best possible medical care."
The letter went on to say, "We as a department and a community continue to hope and pray for her recovery."
Brev was not injured in the shooting. The letter said Brev is "in excellent hands" with the investigator he was placed with and "being cared for in the best possible way" as Burton is being cared for at the hospital.
This tragedy has pulled together members of the Richmond community and the police department.
The letter said members of the police department are navigating this difficult time by staying strong and standing together to support each other.
"They have the full and unwavering support of the administration, the city of Richmond, and the community as a whole," the department said.
Meanwhile, businesses are holding fundraisers, giving a portion of the proceeds to Burton and hoping for a speedy recovery.
One business, Primex Plastics in Richmond, has passed out nearly 4,000 “Prayers for Seara” signs since last Thursday.
Undercover Coffee Shop and Mo’s Cupcakery & More are also offering their support. The downtown businesses are giving 100% of their profits this week to Burton.
Around the corner, Journey Yoga Studio found its own way to help the community. Monday night, the owner held a special class in honor of Burton at Elstro Plaza in Richmond.
"Many times over the last week we have been humbled by your support," the letter said. "Please join us in our continued prayers for Seara, her family, the police department, and our community." | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/richmond-indiana-police-department-update-on-officer-seara-burton/531-9e4bb760-0357-498b-9cfb-9df490f4144f | 2022-08-17T22:09:06 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/richmond-indiana-police-department-update-on-officer-seara-burton/531-9e4bb760-0357-498b-9cfb-9df490f4144f |
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. — Investigators are warning of a theft and fraud scheme taking place across the country, with reports of it happening right here in central Indiana.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office flagged its Facebook followers on Wednesday to warn of the scheme.
The sheriff's office said suspects are breaking into cars at gas stations, parks, golf courses and fitness centers, among other places, to steal Sam's Club or Costco membership cards and credit cards.
The suspects then go to Sam's Club and Costco and spend thousands of dollars on gift cards.
The sheriff's office is investigating cases of this happening in Brown County. In the post, it said the suspect are likely from Florida or operating out of Florida.
"With fall season soon upon us, we are expecting this ring of thieves to target us again," the sheriff's office's post said.
As they investigate, the sheriff's office is urging people to not leave anything of value in the car unattended. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sheriff-warns-of-theft-fraud-scheme-happening-across-us-in-brown-county/531-8c6b8ecc-710f-4711-91af-da17c3f29bce | 2022-08-17T22:09:12 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sheriff-warns-of-theft-fraud-scheme-happening-across-us-in-brown-county/531-8c6b8ecc-710f-4711-91af-da17c3f29bce |
The Kenosha man accused of littering by distributing hundreds of anti-Semitic flyers across city neighborhoods has been identified.
Jeffrey A. Kidden, 56, was issued $4,301 in citations by Kenosha Police last week.
In December of 2021 Kenosha Police Department began to investigate complaints of anti-Semitic flyers being distributed throughout some Kenosha communities. The flyers were showing up on vehicle windshields, in driveways and walkways.
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“Technically, the flyer is a form of free speech, protected by First Amendment; however, many members of the Kenosha community had very deep concerns regarding the materials, even questioning if the distribution qualified as a hate crime. It does not, pursuant to WI 6 939.645 which covers crimes committed against certain people or property,” Kenosha Police Public Information Officer Joseph Nosalik said in a release.
“Recognizing the fear and concerns surrounding the flyer distribution, KPD committed to continuing the investigation, which we did.”
On Aug. 12, Kenosha Police issued 23 citations to Kidden. The citations are for violations of the city’s littering ordinance. The matter will be taken up in Municipal Court Sept. 9. Kidden is not required to appear.
The ordinance reads: “Littering: Throw, place or deposit any paper, glass, bottle, cans, containers, grass clippings, rubbish, waste, filth or other debris upon private property without consent of the owner or occupant, or upon the streets, alleys, highways, sidewalks, parks, or beaches, or into any pond, stream, river or lake.”
Each citation carries a fine of $187.
One of the pamphlets, obtained by the Kenosha News, claims “every single aspect of the COVID agenda is Jewish.” The pamphlet had a Star of David printed on the top of it and listed numerous falsehoods about the Jewish community. Other pamphlets spread falsehoods about the media and politicians.
The flyers continued to make appearances throughout the first half of the year.
In April, Kenosha City Council voted unanimously to support the Jewish community and condemn anti-Semitism, as portions of the city continued to be inundated with hate propaganda. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-man-accused-of-spreading-anti-semitic-flyers-identified/article_3ac5fd4e-1e60-11ed-88ca-b785188ae71f.html | 2022-08-17T22:11:13 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-man-accused-of-spreading-anti-semitic-flyers-identified/article_3ac5fd4e-1e60-11ed-88ca-b785188ae71f.html |
A competition for the best mullet in the country is underway, and a young Texan needs your help.
Epic Orta from La Joya in the Rio Grande Valley is in second place in the Kids Division of the U.S. Mullet Championships. Orta is one of 25 finalists.
It costs $10 to enter the contest, with all proceeds going to the Michigan Wig Foundation for kids battling cancer. The winner receives a $2,500 cash prize.
Orta, who proudly sports his mullet and a pair of sunglasses in his photo, is in second place with 1,517 votes as of Wednesday morning. Voting on the championship's website begins Monday, Aug. 15 and ends on Friday, Aug. 19.
Emmitt Bailey of Menomonie, Wisconsin, is in first with 2,102 votes.
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Rafael Castillo, convicted of murder for severing a woman’s hands with a machete and driving an ax into her skull after she argued with him in the house they shared with other methamphetamine users, was sentenced to 70 years in prison.
The jury took less than an hour to reach the sentence Wednesday. Castillo, 27, was not ordered to pay a fine and will receive credit for time served in jail.
On Tuesday, the jury took 65 minutes to find Castillo guilty in the gruesome slaying of Nicole Perry on Nov. 19, 2020. A public works crew found Perry’s body weeks later, dumped along W.W. White Road near Higdon Road. Witnesses told jurors they saw him use a machete to chop off her hands, which were never found.
To bolster arguments for a long sentence, prosecutors produced testimony from an expert witness regarding Castillo’s gang affiliation. Jurors also heard the defendant’s family and friends call Castillo a caring person with a sense of humor.
Anthony Rodriguez, an investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, testified that Castillo is a member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, based on witness statements and three tattoos on his back and hands.
Photos were displayed of a shirtless Castillo as the prosecution cycled through the tattoos. One was of a skull wearing a fedora with a clock in its mouth, its hands covering the Roman numerals X and III, the number corresponding with the 13th letter of the alphabet “M,” Rodriguez said.
The defense called one of Castillo’s sisters, Nohemi Martinez, 35. She said Castillo was born and raised in San Antonio and lived with his parents his entire life. The house was small and there wasn’t enough room for everyone, she said, recalling the times she would visit Castillo at the home when he was under house arrest.
Castillo has one child and was also taking care of two other children of whom he was not the biological father, according to testimony. He has been married twice, and is separated from his current wife.
Asked about drug usage and whether he was a member of the Mexican Mafia, Martinez — like three others who would also testify on his behalf — said she was unaware of Castillo’s involvement in either.
“We’re Christians, and at home we don’t do that,” she said, referring to Castillo’s drug use. She described a God fearing family, one that practiced Bible study daily and had kept Castillo in church and Bible school as he grew up.
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Sarai Robledo, a family friend who met Castillo through the church, described “Rafi” as a friendly man who liked jokes. During his time in house arrest with his parents, she would play loteria, a game similar to bingo, and socialize with him.
“I love the family and I love him like my own son,” Robledo said.
In closing arguments, defense attorney Matt Allen asked the jury to consider the testimony of family and friends, saying Castillo came from a supportive household.
“His family didn’t come to give excuses,” he said.
Castillo had been in a place where people used meth for days, which can cause hallucinations, Allen said.
Prosecutor Jennifer McDaniel said that she usually asks juries to deliberate by starting at the midway point of the five to 99 year sentence range for murder, working upward for horrific aspects of the case and downward for any mitigating circumstances.
But there was nothing to mitigate Castillo’s sentence, McDaniel said. Besides the “awful” thing he did to Perry, he had also wronged his own family, who would have supported him with his substance abuse, she said.
“He has a good, kind family and he joined the Mexican Mafia,” McDaniel said. “There’s no one to blame but him.”
She grabbed a stack of photos of Perry’s body, which had been displayed during the trial, and said they were there for the jury to examine once more as they deliberated his sentence.
“Can any of us imagine a worse ending for anybody than that?” McDaniel asked of Perry’s fate.
After the sentence was read, a representative of the District Attorney’s Office read two victim impact statements submitted by Perry’s sister and family.
Perry’s sister wrote that there was a “special place in hell” for people who commit such slaughter, recounting the way her sister was killed.
“The incident will now and forever be on my mind until the day I take my last breath,” she wrote.
Her family wrote that Perry was attempting to reconnect with her oldest daughter when she was killed. She had been out of her life in recent years.
“Our prayer is that you will feel the heavy weight of remorse for your actions,” the family wrote. Castillo stood expressionless looking down at the floor as the statements were read.
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New Greenville City Hall imagined as 'global statement' after Bowater deal falls through
Restorative-design firm Johnston Design Group has released renderings of a redesigned City Hall in downtown Greenville as officials evaluate options to relocate or renovate the center of city-government functions.
The renderings come as city officials are still considering what to do with City Hall after a deal to move to the Bowater Building near Falls Park fell through.
The city manager's office tapped broker NAI Earl Furman to "assist with facility needs downtown," including evaluating potential relocation or renovation options for City Hall, city spokesperson Beth Brotherton told The Greenville News in July. Officials have continued to meet to discuss the broker's progress.
Johnston Design Group posted its renderings of a potential renovation on its website Aug. 9.
The renderings depict a building made of limestone and solar photovoltaic array with a glass curtain wall. Designers envision it as a LEED Platinum facility, or high-quality sustainable construction, with a net-zero energy goal for the common areas, according to the website.
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"Does downtown Greenville need another development with $2 million condos? We didn’t think so," Johnston wrote on its website. "Instead, our reimagining of Greenville’s City Hall makes a global statement, combining art, municipal government and entrepreneurship."
The design celebrates inclusivity, opportunity, transparency and openness, firm founder Scott Johnston said.
The firm defines restorative design as "an intentional process, one that creates a built environment promoting wellness, economy through conservation and a more meaningful connection to nature," according to its website.
The city has not yet made a decision about relocation or renovations, officials said Wednesday.
Plans to move City Hall to the former Bowater Building failed last year after land-swap negotiations stalled in November. The Bowater Building is a four-story office building with nearly 100,000 square feet of space located off Camperdown Way.
The city announced plans in May 2021 to sell its aging City Hall on Main Street and relocate. The new building was to offer a one-stop shop for city operations and better public access to City Council chambers, which were slated for construction on the first floor of the Bowater.
To bring the $20 million-plus deal to fruition, City Manager John McDonough pursued negotiations that included a land swap with the Bowater Building's owners — local investor and financial planner Erik Weir and Camperdown developer Brody Glenn. But negotiations faltered when the two parties couldn't reconcile costs.
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Initial asking price for the Bowater was around $21 million, White said in June 2021, and the old City Hall building was appraised for $8 million. The deal was dead by November.
If the city decides to relocate City Hall, officials could put the old City Hall building up for public bid to attract broader interest from potential investors, or pursue a public-private deal on the Bowater Building, White said.
The current City Hall, rapidly aging, is not large enough to accommodate the city's business needs, Brotherton said a press release. Council chambers are difficult to access, planning and development functions are located on multiple floors, and security is "difficult and costly to retrofit," she wrote.
Officials estimate the building would require $5.75 million in the next eight years for maintenance, alone, if City Hall remained on Main Street.
Macon Atkinson is the city watchdog reporter for The Greenville News. She's powered by long runs and strong coffee. Follow her on Twitter @maconatkinson. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/downtown/2022/08/17/greenville-officials-still-exploring-city-hall-move-and-renovations/10347921002/ | 2022-08-17T22:18:51 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/downtown/2022/08/17/greenville-officials-still-exploring-city-hall-move-and-renovations/10347921002/ |
SC Supreme Court temporarily blocks six-week abortion ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocked the enforcement of the state's six-week abortion ban while it hears a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, according to a copy of the decision provided by Planned Parenthood.
“We applaud the court’s decision to protect the people of South Carolina from this cruel law that interferes with a person’s private medical decision," wrote Planned Parenthood South Atlantic President and CEO Jenny Block in a statement.
The temporary injunction allows Planned Parenthood clinics in the state to provide abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which has been illegal for more than a month.
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The injunction will remain in place while Planned Parenthood's lawsuit is litigated. The lawsuit alleges that the state's six-week ban violates the right to privacy granted by the South Carolina Constitution.
The lawsuit, initially filed in state trial court last month, was transferred to the state Supreme Court on July 26.
"We always knew that we would need to fight to defend the Fetal Heartbeat Act," said Brian Symmes, a spokesperson for Gov. Henry McMaster. "We successfully did so in the federal court system, and we’re confident that we will prevail in state court."
Check back for updates on this developing story.
– Tim Carlin covers county government, growth and development for The Greenville News. Follow him on Twitter @timcarlin_, and get in touch with him at TCarlin@gannett.com. You can support his work by subscribing to The Greenville News at greenvillenews.com/subscribe. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/08/17/south-carolina-abortion-law-2022-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-ban/10350918002/ | 2022-08-17T22:18:57 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/08/17/south-carolina-abortion-law-2022-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-ban/10350918002/ |
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) - At least two people will be charged for auto burglaries in Oxford.
According to the Oxford Police Department, the individuals broke into unlocked vehicles early Wednesday morning, Aug. 17 in the area of Old Taylor Road.
Police shared security camera footage of two individuals walking toward a pickup truck.
One person tried to open the truck but found the door locked, then walked away.
A third person can be seen walking away with the two other individuals.
Police later thanked the community for helping identify the individuals.
One adult and at least one juvenile will be charged. Police have yet to release the suspect’s names. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/security-camera-footage-helped-oxford-police-identify-auto-burglary-suspects/article_af550d76-1e51-11ed-a915-03ec8072f86b.html | 2022-08-17T22:22:26 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/security-camera-footage-helped-oxford-police-identify-auto-burglary-suspects/article_af550d76-1e51-11ed-a915-03ec8072f86b.html |
PLEASANTVILLE — Drugs and two firearms were taken off the streets Friday following the arrest of two men and a minor during a traffic stop, police said in a news release Wednesday.
Police initially found an unoccupied vehicle reported stolen on Lafayette Circle, noticing another vehicle approach the area. Police believed the nearby vehicle was possibly there to recover the stolen car, according to the news release.
After the nearby vehicle ran a stop sign, police stopped the suspicious car near Tilton Road and Garfield Avenue. Inside the car were two Egg Harbor Township men, Darnell Lewis and Christopher Gist, and an unidentified juvenile, police said.
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Lewis, 23, who was driving, gave officers consent to search the vehicle, after which an officer found a handgun under the driver's seat. Gist, the front-seat passenger, was found carrying another handgun, police said.
Both weapons were loaded with hollow-point bullets and fitted with high-capacity magazines. An unidentified controlled dangerous substance and $600 were also seized, police said.
Lewis and Gist were taken to the Atlantic County jail, while the juvenile was transported to Harborfields Youth Detention Center, police said.
Each is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession of hollow-point ammunition, certain persons not to have weapons, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and possession with intent to distribute a CDS. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/trio-caught-with-guns-drugs-following-pleasantville-traffic-stop/article_afdaf130-1e69-11ed-9c68-1bcebb16fcc3.html | 2022-08-17T22:25:07 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/trio-caught-with-guns-drugs-following-pleasantville-traffic-stop/article_afdaf130-1e69-11ed-9c68-1bcebb16fcc3.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — For Karen Pelaez Moreno, using a college degree she'll earn in a few years to give back to her hometown would help resolve a disconnect she says so many city students experience.
“I want to be a role model for other kids in Atlantic City,” Moreno, who is majoring in health science at Stockton University, said in a statement Tuesday. “They often don’t have anyone else to talk to besides their parents, and having somebody that would be able to guide them on the right path is something that I really want to do.”
Moreno is one of a handful of Stockton students getting a college education through the Engelberg Leadership Scholarship program. The students hail from other nations but call Atlantic City home, something Stockton says portrays how the city's youth are looking to help make their hometown better.
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The scholarship fund was started by Alfred Engelberg, an intellectual property lawyer and 1956 Atlantic City High School graduate, according to Stockton's website.
Earlier this year, the Engelberg family provided an additional $700,000 to continue the scholarship program for three additional cohorts.
New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners of both types of gambling outlets won over $480 million in July, an increase of 6.7% from a year ago. But the resort's nine casinos continue to struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels in terms of the amount won from in-person gamblers, with five of them winning less in July 2022 than they did in July 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic began. Figures released Tuesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the casinos collectively won just under $299 million from in-person gamblers.
To qualify for the Engelberg program, students must be rising sophomores and either live in Atlantic City or have graduated from Atlantic City High School, Stockton said.
Each year, four students are chosen who will have all costs — tuition, room and board, fees, books — paid for during their remaining time at Stockton.
By continuing the program, Stockton hopes its courses can spawn some of the city's next leaders.
Moreno is the first in her family to go to college. With four other siblings, the scholarship helps her parents with the financial load, she said.
“I wish that everyone had this opportunity, but I’m going to make the most of it and fulfill my dreams of becoming a nurse and be able to give back to Atlantic City the same way the Engelbergs did,” Moreno said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/stockton-scholarship-program-reflective-of-atlantic-citys-diversity/article_207976ea-1da8-11ed-b0e0-97036536baa6.html | 2022-08-17T22:25:14 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/stockton-scholarship-program-reflective-of-atlantic-citys-diversity/article_207976ea-1da8-11ed-b0e0-97036536baa6.html |
OCEAN CITY — Jay Wright is passionate about the Villanova University football team and the entire town of Ocean City.
The longtime and successful Wildcats basketball coach, who stepped down in April after leading the program to two national championships, vacations here and has always followed the team.
When Villanova hosted an open practice Wednesday afternoon at Ocean City High School’s Carey Stadium, Wright made an appearance. The team competed in many drills and scrimmages on the beachside turf field in preparation for its season opener Sept. 2.
“This is always a great treat for me and my family to get to see these guys early in the season,” Wright said. “I know how hard they work. And there isn't a more beautiful football stadium anywhere than Ocean City’s. On the Boardwalk, on the beach. It’s a great day."
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Elijah Glover and Nate Fondacaro agreed with that last part.
Even though the Villanova football team had practiced at Carey Stadium many times before, Glover (Pleasantville High School) and Fondacaro (St. Augustine Prep) both played here during their high school careers and already knew how great the environment is.
“It’s always awesome to come to Ocean City,” said Fondacaro, a fifth-year senior punter whose parents own a beach house in Sea Isle City and has either worked out or kicked at Carey Stadium in his spare time. “I really enjoy this field a lot. This field definitely is a home to me.”
Glover played here as a junior at Pleasantville when the Greyhounds faced the Red Raiders in their annual Thanksgiving rivalry game.
"It's really cool to come back," said Glover, a junior defensive back. "It's close to home, so it's just cool to come back and ball out with my new guys. It's special."
Villanova enjoyed its unique practice under the sun. The atmosphere was very energetic, and the players gave a great effort for the fans in attendance. But Glover and Fondacaro each had different experiences.
Glover practiced with the defense and made some plays, but Fondacaro watched from the sidelines as he tore his left Achilles and is out for the season. The 22-year-old Fondacaro has an option to be waived from the lineup and take a gap year so he can play next season.
Fondacaro will use that option, he said. The Sewell, Gloucester County, resident admitted it's difficult not being able to compete this season, but he looks at it as "a mental test."
"This year is a little bit different for me," said Fondacaro, who practiced with the Wildcats at Carey Stadium in previous years. "Being injured gives me a little bit of a different perspective. Outside looking in, which is different. But it's great to see the guys out here working."
Being in a different venue for practice was special for the entire team and the practice went well, but "we have to get a lot better for this upcoming season, both on offense and defense," Glover said.
Last season, Villanova went 10-3 (7-1 Colonial Athletic Association Conference) and reached the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals under coach Mark Ferrante. The Wildcats won the CAA regular-season title for the first time since 2012. The CAA Preseason Poll picked Villanova as the favorite to win the conference again in 2022.
"I feel like we are going to compete at a high level like we always do," Glover said. "But rankings don't mean anything. We never want to lose, but we know it's going to be a long road. We just have to take it day by day."
Villanova has a lot of new transfers and are looking good at special teams and defense, Fondacaro said. The team will also have a new quarterback in Connor Watkins.
"I think we are going to be good this year," Fondacaro said. "I'm excited to see what happens."
Fan-friendly experience
The football team held an autograph session on the Boardwalk after practice. After that, the team planned to walk around and enjoy the town.
About 200 spectators filled the bleachers at Carey Stadium, including Wright. When he arrived, a huddle formed around the coach. Wright greeted fans and even signed some autographs.
Wright is enjoying his retirement from basketball, spending more time with his family and in Ocean City. The coach spent more time in the town than normal summers.
"I love it," added Wright, who led the basketball team to 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Final Four and eight Sweet Sixteen berths, and was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. "I'm impressed with how hard the guys are working.
"It's really cool Ocean City High School works with Villanova to do this."
Jim Grugan, his son, Julian, 13, and friend Braydon Scanlan, 14, were among the many fans. The Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, residents were there to support sophomore linebacker Richie Kimmel. The three were vacationing in Wildwood and loved the experience of watching the practice.
Kathy Layton was there to watch her son, wide receivers coach Chuck Layton. She was in the stands with children Jennifer, 11, Ally, 11 and Jake, 13.
Another family was Matt and Ann McKenzie, who are both Villanova alumni, and their daughter Grace, 14. Grace is a huge Villanova fan, her mom said. They were with Meg Hotham and her sons, Anthony, 14, and Tommy, 12. Anthony helps out with the team.
"It's a beautiful day here in Ocean City," Ann McKenzie said. "It's a perfect time to come watch the beginning of the Villanova football season. We followed the team all season last year, and will do it again. We can't wait." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/jay-wright-among-hundreds-of-fans-to-watch-villanova-football-practice-in-ocean-city/article_2d1f446e-1e58-11ed-b1a3-f355c4b39b7d.html | 2022-08-17T22:25:32 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/jay-wright-among-hundreds-of-fans-to-watch-villanova-football-practice-in-ocean-city/article_2d1f446e-1e58-11ed-b1a3-f355c4b39b7d.html |
WESTON, WV (WOWK) — The pandemic disrupted the normal way of life for many students.
School leaders say it has left young people feeling more apprehensive than usual about going to school. So earlier this year, West Virginia’s Governor and First Lady came up with a program using therapy dogs to help make school a little easier.
Lewis County High School is the most recent school to get a dog through the Friends with Paws program.
“That is a good snuggle, good girl,” said Sarah Linger as she practiced some commands with therapy dog Jasper, a one-year-old yellow lab.
Linger is Jasper’s primary handler, and she is the Communities in Schools Site Coordinator for Lewis County High School.
Jasper is one of three dogs placed in West Virginia schools so far this year to offer companionship and comfort to students.
“She’s going to be so excited for the first day of school,” Linger said about Jasper. “The kids are going to be so excited to see her.”
The therapy dogs are working with the Communities in Schools program, which helps empower students and give them the tools they need to stay in school and succeed in life.
Linger operates a Care Closet with articles of clothing for students who need them. She also keeps a stash of hygiene products and snacks, and she helps connect students and their families with other resources.
Linger is hoping Jasper will open pathways to better communication with students.
“I came by one day, and the football team was here eating lunch, and as soon as I came around the corner, all of the football players stand up, and they are like ‘Jasper is here,’ and half of them just get up and run over,” Linger said. “If it would’ve just been me walking by, they wouldn’t have paid one bit of attention.”
First Lady Cathy Justice said there have already been several success stories.
“One of the dogs had a big dog cushion that it slept on,” First Lady Justice said. “It was in the site coordinator’s office. There was a little boy asleep on the bed with the dog. Those are things you can’t explain, you just have to see it and really know how special it is.”
Jasper and the other dogs were trained at Ultimate Canine in Westfield, Indiana. Linger and some backup handlers went through training too.
The dogs know numerous commands and are screened to make sure they will do well in an active school environment.
Jasper met incoming freshmen at a “Pup-Rally” several weeks ago. She will meet the whole student body when she welcomes them back for the fall semester.
“She is going to help a lot with stress level, anxiety level, and just overall having a good day — having a better day because Jasper is here,” Linger said.
Principal John Whiston is one of Jasper’s backup handlers.
“For a lot of kids, this is their happy place,” Whiston said. “You add a dog into the happy place, and it is just going to make them feel better.”
With four paws and a wagging tail in the hallways, there are plenty of new opportunities to help students have a successful school year.
“We are very excited to have Jasper here,” Linger said. “I think just people seeing the dog with their whole eyes light up, their attitude changes. I don’t know what it is about a dog. I do it too.”
First Lady Justice said there will be seven more therapy dogs added to schools before the end of 2022. Ten dogs are anticipated to be placed in 2023. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/friends-with-paws-program-provides-therapy-dogs-for-west-virginia-schools/ | 2022-08-17T22:29:43 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/friends-with-paws-program-provides-therapy-dogs-for-west-virginia-schools/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that work is still happening on MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City.
Every night, crews are rebuilding MacCorkle Avenue from 33rd Street to 40th Street. Most of the work has been done underground to install drainpipes, storm drains and gutters.
Crews have been working primarily from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to decrease traffic disruption while most people sleep. When they are finished for the night, they cover the road with steel plates until the paving process is ready. The steel plates are a clue that the work continues, according to project supervisor Andy Womack.
“It hasn’t been visible to the public, but we’ve been trucking along,” Womack said.
Soon, crews will put in new curbs and gutters along MacCorkle Avenue, drill for new lighting, and pour concrete for new sidewalks.
In Oct. 2021, Mountaineer Contractors Inc. was given a $10,036,333.91 contract for the rebuilding project. The construction will also ensure drainage and keep the road safe and smooth for years.
Also in 2021, SQP Construction Group completed a project to install 105 ADA-complaint curb cuts on the road between 35th Street and 58th Street.
One last project will completely repave MacCorkle Avenue from 40th Street to 56th Street. That contract is expected to go out for bidding in the coming months. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/nighttime-construction-continues-on-maccorkle-avenue-in-kanawha-city/ | 2022-08-17T22:29:49 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/nighttime-construction-continues-on-maccorkle-avenue-in-kanawha-city/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man will spend 10 years behind bars for a federal gun crime in connection to his part in a failed Fourth of July murder plot.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Douglas Johnathan Wesley, 33, of Charleston was sentenced today, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. On May 26, 2022, he was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Court records say evidence at the trial established Wesley as one of four men accused of arming themselves at a home in Rand on July 4, 2021 and driving to Charleston’s West Side where they allegedly intended to shoot another man.
Court records say authorities had been alerted to the murder plot and responded to the area. According to the DOJ, the men then abandoned their vehicle in a parking lot due to the police presence. After a search of the vehicle, authorities said they found four loaded firearms, one of which was determined by a jury to belong to Wesley.
Wesley had two prior convictions, which prohibited him from carrying a firearm, authorities say. The DOJ says Wesley was on supervised release from the second conviction at the time of the murder plot.
According to the DOJ, Wesley is one of 17 people who were charged with various drug and firearm offenses through three separate indictments that resulted from a long-term investigation into a “large-volume methamphetamine conspiracy” that was allegedly operating in and around the areas of South Charleston and St. Albans. All 17 of those individuals have pleaded guilty or were convicted in court, the DOJ says. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-accused-in-failed-murder-plot-gets-10-years-in-prison/ | 2022-08-17T22:29:55 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-accused-in-failed-murder-plot-gets-10-years-in-prison/ |
TUCSON, Ariz. — Two unidentified men who died in Tucson in 2019 have been identified through DNA profiles, authorities said Wednesday.
Tucson police said the non-profit DNA Doe Project identified the men by building family trees from their genetic matches, with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner confirming the IDs using corroborating data.
Police said one man was found dead in a Tucson homeless encampment without any identification in February 2019.
Genetic genealogy built from a blood sample and a DNA profile recently determined the man was 61-year-old Tommy Gayle Pool Jr. from Virginia, police said.
The other man died in July 2019 after being found unresponsive in the parking lot of a Tucson shopping center without any identification.
Police said he was recently identified as 64-year-old James “Mark” Chaparro, whose was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Authorities said Chaparro's family believed he was living in China so they never filed a missing person report.
The California-based DNA Doe Project said it partners with law enforcement to solve cases of unidentified persons and many cases are fully funded by donors.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Starting Aug. 19 and ending on Sept. 5, The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase their number of Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers on the roads. This is a part of the Intoxicated Driving Mobilization (IDM) - Specific Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), or IDM STEP.
The goal of this program is to reduce DWI-related crashes, injuries, fatalities and other dangerous outcomes that can happen on the road.
Troopers will be looking for speeding, driving while intoxicated and drivers not wearing their seatbelts.
The DPS are also offering several safety tips for people driving during the Labor Day holiday:
- Don’t drink and drive. Make alternate plans if you’re consuming alcohol.
- Move Over or Slow Down for police, fire, EMS, TxDOT vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Show the same courtesy to fellow drivers who are stopped on the side of the road.
- Buckle up everyone in the vehicle — it’s the law.
- Slow down, especially in bad weather, heavy traffic, unfamiliar areas or construction zones.
- Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. Texas law prohibits the use of portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped. If you’re using a navigation device or app, have a passenger operate it so you can keep your eyes on the road.
- Drive defensively, as holiday travel can present additional challenges.
The DPS wants their drivers to stay safe during the holiday weekend. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/increased-traffic-enforcement/513-d07a404c-0ed3-4270-804b-7b7318f5e809 | 2022-08-17T22:32:30 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/increased-traffic-enforcement/513-d07a404c-0ed3-4270-804b-7b7318f5e809 |
MESA, Ariz. — A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in an apparent road rage shooting in Mesa Wednesday afternoon.
The Department of Public Safety said the man was reportedly shot while driving southbound on Loop 202.
Officials stated the man was shot in the right shoulder through his passenger side window. DPS said the man was able to drive himself to the hospital to be treated.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 50s with salt and pepper hair. He was driving a Silver Toyota Tacoma. The victim also said the suspect had a handgun. He was last seen heading eastbound on SR-24.
DPS said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A human case of West Nile virus was identified in Daytona Beach amid an increase in mosquito-borne diseases across Volusia County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Health officials said most people do not develop any symptoms from the virus, though approximately one out of five people can experience headache, body ache, joint pain, diarrhea or rash upon infection.
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Officials warned that severe illness can occur in people of any age, but people over 60 years of age are at greater risk.
Symptoms of severe illness include:
- High fever
- Neck stiffness
- Tremors
- Muscle weakness
- Vision loss
According to FDOH, the peak period of transmission in Florida is July through September, but mosquito-borne diseases can still be transmitted throughout autumn.
FDOH added that West Nile virus and other diseases can be transmitted to people and animals — particularly horses — through bites from Culex mosquitoes. The department said that Culex mosquitoes are known to bite from dusk to dawn.
To avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, the department advised residents to drain standing water, cover skin and clothing with insect repellent, and cover doors and windows with screens.
In addition to West Nile virus, mosquitoes can transmit other diseases, such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, Malaria and Dengue, health officials said.
For more information on mosquito-borne diseases, visit the Florida Department of Health’s website here.
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SANFORD, Fla. – One educator in Sanford is opening the door for children to learn in their own way and unlock their full potential.
Megan Allen is the CEO and founder of Prodigy Academy Advance Learning Center in Sanford where the school’s motto is ‘Learning without limitations’.
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Allen says her private school and learning academy caters to children as young as 3-years old. Students come from all backgrounds, including kids with learning challenges, disabilities, and some kids who may need more guidance with things like test taking skills.
“We try not to just cater to one child. If your child needs computers, that child will use a computer,” said Allen, “if your child needs a book, let them learn from a book”.
Allen is also a therapist and uses her expertise to teach students life skills and problem solving.
“The world is not a textbook. It’s not a thing you can read in one book and say ‘ok I got it.’ It does not function like that,” she said.
When she’s not teaching, Allen runs her nonprofit called Prodigy Kids Incorporated where and children regularly take part in community food drives and other service projects. She’s also a track coach, motivating kids through sports.
Allen told News 6 it’s a relief, knowing that our next generation of scholars are on the right track.
For Alana Hendrieth, 7, it’s been that motivation that’s kept her going while attending the learning academy for the past four years.
“They tell me I can do anything,” said Hendrieth. “I’m In the third grade now and ever since I’ve been learning, I’ve been smarter.”
Students said they credit their teachers, including owner Megan Allen, for teaching subjects in a more unique way.
8-year-old Ranarte Allen said he wants to become an engineer. He told News 6 he likes the smaller class sizes and the emphasis on individual learning styles.
“When I learn, they make it fun. So it’s not like boring,” he said.
You can learn more about Prodigy Academy here.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County warned beachgoers locally to watch out for washback turtles — palm-sized sea turtles washing ashore beaches in the county.
According to the county, washback turtles may be hiding in seaweed that washes ashore on beaches in the area.
Officials said the turtles emerged from their nests earlier this summer and swam offshore toward a floating line of Sargassum seaweed, though some turtles have been pushed back to shore due to strong winds and currents.
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While county officials said the turtles “tragically” don’t have the energy to swim back to open water — meaning significant risk of death by dehydration for the turtles — they asked that beachgoers not try to put the turtles back in the water.
“If you find a washback or hatchling on the beach that is in imminent danger, do not put it back in the ocean,” protected species manager Jennifer Winters said. “Instead, contact Beach Safety for further instruction. These animals are often exhausted and can barely lift their heads to breathe. Holding them in water or putting them in the ocean can be fatal because they don’t have the energy needed to make it back out on their own.”
Winters encouraged people to follow these tips:
- Make sure the turtle is out of harm’s way, but do not take it home.
- Provide shade over the turtle and determine your exact location; the address, building name, street name or GPS location are most helpful.
- Immediately notify Beach Safety at 386-239-6414. Between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., call the Volusia Sheriff’s Office at (386) 248-1777 ext. 6.
- Keep the turtle in a quiet, dry, shaded area, even if you think it’s dead. Staff from Beach Safety or a partner organization will coordinate with you to collect the turtle.
Washback turtles are brought to the Marine Science Center to be treated, and the turtles will be returned to the ocean by boat when they are strong enough to swim, officials said.
According to the county, the center hasn’t yet received any washback turtles for this season, though staff staff believe it is only a matter of time.
County officials said the turtles can be found near fresh seaweed wash-ins now through November.
For anyone interested in becoming a “Washback Watcher” in 2023, call 386-238-4716 or visit the county’s website here to be placed on a list for next year’s training class.
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Residents lash out against North Canton Council rule change to limit public input
NORTH CANTON − At least four of council's seven members seemed to support a proposed rule that would limit public discussion to items on the agenda during the public speaking portion of City Council meetings unless it is a public safety issue.
Council President Matthew Stroia, At-Large, and council members Stephanie Werren, Ward 3; Daryl Revoldt, At-Large and Jamie McCleaster, Ward 1, appeared to back the rule change at council's Monday meeting.
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In a discussion that lasted about an hour, the four argued that the new rule is needed to try to deter citizens who regularly address council at public speaks whom they feel give misleading impressions about city employees and council members that borders on abusive, deter other residents from participating in council meetings and cast the city in a poor light.
Seven residents spoke against the proposal during public comment section of the meeting.
"Too many men and women have given the ultimate for free speech, and you want to take it away," said Larry Tripp, 82, who's regularly addressed council the past several years.
Resident Glenn Saylor said Stroia before he was on council once sought council's help improve traffic flow around his home, an item not on the agenda
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it," said Saylor. "Instead of discouraging people from speaking at public speaks, this council should be encouraging it. Quite frankly, you're looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist."
Proposal to streamline comments at North Canton City Council meetings
"We're not taking away your free speech," Stroia said. We're offering other avenues to streamline what I believe has been a process that has been turned upside down. It is impossible, almost impossible, to get through a meeting without some sort of violation, some sort of distraction."
McCleaster said a large percentage of issues residents want to bring up in council meetings are related to public safety.
"I don't see us silencing people," he said. "I was initially not in favor of this at all, but I see this as enhancing being available to our constituents."
Werren said constituents have told her that due to the negative comments residents have made in public speaks they don't feel safe coming to meetings.
She said the council members' job "isn't to get into the weeds of people who don't like us or people who want to make fun of us or distract or ask if we have served in the military or have kids who served in the military."
Tripp said, "Get her out of here."
"Please go, please go," Werren said, referring to Tripp's comments about those who had served in the military. "I have Gold family members. I have Gold Star families we represent. So don't you ever talk about those families to me."
Tripp then attempted to say that he had criticized council members for absenteeism, not patriotism.
"Don't you ask me about service!" Werren said.
"I didn't ask you about service," Tripp said as Police Chief Frank Kemp expelled him from the meeting.
"That's what we're here for, to follow the agenda," Werren said.
'Hair on fire' comments
Revoldt said, about "hair-on-fire comments" at the podium, "they reflect opinion with little to no research. Comments are not anchored in fact or reason. ... I've become convinced that this public speaks has become a platform to criticize and attack council, the administration, staff with false and misleading statements."
He said Tripp had stated the city lost a $426,000 grant to upgrade Bitzer Park when the grant had gone to improve Dogwood Park instead. Revoldt said Tripp had criticized city officials for not persuading Diebold to relocate to North Canton instead of Hudson. Revoldt said Tripp had failed to mention that Diebold moved into a pre-existing building in Hudson where Diebold would have had to build a new facility in North Canton.
"We have individuals who frequent this room who do not practice decorum and violate the rules," said Revoldt. "We really don't know how (such comments) damages our city's economic future. We don't know who (which businesses considering relocating to North Canton) watches (council's meetings on Youtube)."
Council members David Matheney, Ward 2, and John Orr, Ward 4, said they didn't think the rule was warranted. Matheney said public speaks was the best opportunity for residents to address all city elected officials at one time. Council already had rules requiring all participants show decorum, and council should enforce those rules, he said.
After the meeting, Stroia, a main proponent of the rule, said it was not easy to fact check on the spot what speakers say. But it would be easier to limit unfair comments about city employees as it would be easier to enforce a rule requiring speakers limit themselves to topics on the agenda.
Stroia asked Benjamin Young, the city's director of legislative affairs, to draft a rule limiting public speaks to issues related to public safety and agenda items. It would allow for residents to meet with an at-large councilman and ward councilman before council meetings, known up as availability sessions, to bring up any topics they wished.
Matheney said residents should be able to express their concerns to all council members, not just two of them.
Former Councilman Chuck Osborne, who's spoken at nearly all of council's public speaks since 2003, said Revoldt and Werren are the ones making personal attacks.
"They're overly dramatizing," he said, adding that while he's criticized Young for having insufficient experience for his job, he's never attacked Young personally.
"Elected officials have to be able to defend their actions and they don’t want to do that. All they want up there are cheerleaders," said Osborne.
Tripp said accusations he's making misleading statements are "fabricated."
He said he was not questioning Werren's patriotism. But he noted that the council members seeking to limit public speaks had not served in the military with the willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice to defend Americans' rights. He said he purposefully spoke out of turn to be kicked out so Revoldt and Werren would "show their true colors."
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ROGERS, Texas — It may still take a couple of days for the Central Texas Water Supply Corporation to repair a pipeline leak on FM436 and Three Forks. Currently, the city is at stage 3, which means severe conditions with all water use prohibited in the area.
The City says repairs will hopefully be finished on Aug. 17 around noon, however, it may take a while for residents to be able to use their water.
Residents are asked to not use the water in the area, as stated by the city. A penalty is set in place for residents who violate this order.
This affects all residents with these corporations: Bell Milam Falls WSC, Little Elm WSC, Bell County WCID #5, and Salem-Elm Ridge WSC
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Legislature's Joint Finance Committee objects to Gov. Evers' plan for $31 million opioid settlement money
The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance has delayed the Evers administration's spending plan for $31 million in settlement funds to combat the state's opioid epidemic.
Earlier this month, the state Department of Health Services submitted a proposal to the committee recommending how the state should use the money awarded from a legal settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.
The National Prescription Opiate Litigation (NPOL) settlement was reached as part of agreements that Attorney General Josh Kaul entered into settling the state’s legal claims.
DHS received its first $6 million payment on July 29 to begin using immediately, while the remaining $25 million is expected by the end of the calendar year.
Committee members had until Wednesday to anonymously object to the DHS' plan.
Committee co-chairs state Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and state Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, released a statement after the committee objected to the plan.
“Fighting the opioid epidemic has been a priority for Wisconsin Republicans for over a decade. We remain committed to ensuring our communities have the resources they need to help those with opioid use disorders and their families," they wrote.
“We have been working with stakeholders to ensure that we are investing in impactful programs without duplicating our efforts. We will swiftly improve the plan to promptly distribute these funds to help combat the opioid crisis that continues to ravage our state.”
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The statement did not include specific objections or discuss alternative uses for the money.
The Joint Finance Committee will now meet to discuss the DHS proposal and the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau will likely study the plan.
Gov. Tony Evers and Kaul slammed the committee's decision.
“Wisconsin communities need funding to fight the opioid epidemic now,” Kaul said. “Wisconsin DOJ has fought hard and continues to fight to bring substantial resources to Wisconsin to combat the opioid epidemic, and there’s no good reason for Republican legislators to stand in the way of getting funds distributed that will save lives."
Evers said legislators have turned their backs on Wisconsin families who are facing substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges now.
“The opportunity to invest millions into getting people treatment, support, and services does not come along every day," Evers said. "For these legislators to turn their backs on the people of Wisconsin, especially given increases in substance misuse and the mental and behavioral health challenges our state is facing today in the wake of the pandemic, it simply defies logic.”
DHS is proposing several things for the $31 million including:
- Investing in harm reduction by increasing the availability of NARCAN® and fentanyl test strips around the state.
- Making investments in new and updated treatment facilities.
- Funding for tribal nations to address the dramatic increase in opioid overdose deaths.
- Enhancing data collection and surveillance.
- Funding for family support centers to provide information, education, and healthy coping skills, while building resiliency, for family and friends of a person with substance use disorder.
The entire proposal is at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p03288.pdf
Corrinne Hess can be reached at chess@gannett.com. Follow her @corrihess | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/gop-legislators-objects-evers-plan-31-million-opioid-settlement-money/10342676002/ | 2022-08-17T22:36:06 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/gop-legislators-objects-evers-plan-31-million-opioid-settlement-money/10342676002/ |
'I went into mom mode': Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver saves a lost dog on a Milwaukee road
Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver Rachel Crouch always tells people "we are the eyes and ears of the city of Milwaukee. ... We see things that most people turn their heads to."
Earlier this year on May 15, Crouch came across a potentially dangerous situation, when a small dog was seen crossing traffic on North King Drive on Milwaukee's north side, near West Concordia Avenue.
"I heard someone yelling 'it's a dog!' And, I went into mom mode and I just ran out and I believe I was just screaming 'stop, stop,'" Crouch said in a video describing the incident.
MCTS released a news release Wednesday about the incident.
In the video, the dog comes close to being struck by oncoming traffic.
Crouch then scooped up the dog and began to comfort it before walking back to the bus to radio dispatch.
Then, a good Samaritan who witnessed Crouch's rescue offered to take the dog to the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, a shelter on the south side that has been helping to foster and adopt lost pets in the Milwaukee area since 1999.
Crouch handed over the dog to the woman and later discovered via MADACC's website that the dog was a 13-year-old female. "It was a little girl, she was 13," Crouch said.
Crouch has been working for MCTS for eight years, and works out of the Kinnickinnic Avenue station in the Clock Tower Acres neighborhood.
According to MADACC, the dog is in a rescue home with a family. "She's with somebody, so that is really good news," Crouch said.
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Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 or DBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/17/mcts-bus-driver-saves-lost-dog-milwaukee-roadway/10351661002/ | 2022-08-17T22:36:12 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/17/mcts-bus-driver-saves-lost-dog-milwaukee-roadway/10351661002/ |
Rhode Island man killed in fall from Kilbourn Avenue Bridge remembered as an avid traveler, devoted father to 6 children
Richard and Rose-Marie Dujardin were due to fly home to Rhode Island on Monday, but before they left Milwaukee, they wanted to make it to noon Mass.
The Dujardins were walking across the Kilbourn Avenue Bridge, headed toward the historic Old St. Mary’s Catholic Church to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, a holy day in the Catholic faith.
Richard, 77, was dressed in his usual outfit, a suit jacket and tie, and was checking his iPad for directions to the church.
Then, suddenly, tragedy struck.
The bridge began to rise, splitting in the middle. Richard was still on it.
Rose-Marie had been doing a fitness routine, walking ahead of Richard and walking back to him, and she made it to the other side in time.
Richard would never arrive at the church. He died in a horrific fall from the bridge as it was opening, cutting short the retired journalist’s vibrant life.
His wife and six adult children remembered him as an avid traveler, devout Catholic and passionate storyteller.
“He’d wake up each day with a new, fresh look on life,” his son, Jean-Paul Dujardin, said. “Optimistic and gentle and just a wonderful father.”
Richard Dujardin 'really tried valiantly to save his own life'
Some details have emerged about how Richard died, but questions remain as to how the bridge operator — controlling it remotely from another bridge tower — could have missed him in surveillance footage.
His family in a statement said they met with Milwaukee police on Wednesday. They "are confident that police are conducting a complete and diligent investigation to get to the bottom of what happened here."
Richard used a hearing aid, walked slowly and was consulting the map on his iPad as he crossed the bridge, according to a report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
"The lights, bells, and arms came down at each end of the bridge, however Richard was hard of hearing and it is thought that he didn't notice them," the medical examiner’s report said.
As out-of-town visitors, Richard and Rose-Marie didn’t know the bridge under their feet could open, the family said.
Richard tried to catch up to his wife when the bridge began to open, but he couldn't make it to her in time. He grabbed onto the side railing and held on for one to two minutes as the bridge continued to rise, the report said.
He held on as the bridge deck rose to a 90-degree angle but eventually lost his grip and fell 71 feet to the concrete street behind him, the report said.
“He really tried valiantly to save his own life,” his son, Peter Dujardin, said. “He never wanted to die young.”
For Richard’s children, it’s been painful to imagine their father hanging from the bridge, clinging to the railing.
“The fear that he was facing as he hung there,” son Philip Dujardin said, is something they’re trying not to dwell on.
“That’s the most upsetting part of this, is just the sheer horror. You think about the free-falling, and holding on for dear life,” Philip said.
Son Jeffrey Dujardin wonders if he himself could’ve held on for as long as his father did.
“It’s very impressive that a man of his age was able to muster up the strength to hold on for that long,” he said.
Dujardin covered religion as a longtime reporter and even met the pope
Born in 1944 in New York City, Richard was the oldest of four boys and the son of a merchant marine.
He attended high school on Long Island and college at Fordham University and was proud of his Catholic education, his family said.
After graduating with a degree in journalism, Richard got a job at the Providence Journal in Rhode Island, where he'd go on to work for 47 years.
As a young adult, he served as an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve for three years, making regular visits to the Mediterranean and Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, according to an account of his life published by the Religion News Association.
Richard returned to the paper and spent 36 years as the religion reporter. He covered both the local faith communities of Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts and international events, such as the installations of three popes in Rome.
He quickly learned that he'd never be bored on the religion beat. In a conversation with his son, Jean-Paul, he once compared it to a river full of fish.
"You just had to put your net in and then fish would swim right into your net," Jean-Paul recalled he said.
A cherished memory was Pope John Paul II's visit to San Antonio in 1987, where Richard served as the pool reporter. He stayed with the pope throughout the day and sent updates to the other reporters covering the trip.
He served as the Religion News Association's president in the 1990s and in 2015, he won its lifetime achievement award.
Travel and grandchildren kept him active in retirement
In retirement, Richard kept a busy schedule. He read the Providence newspaper every day, picked up new hobbies and traveled regularly with Rose-Marie to sightsee and to visit their 12 grandchildren.
"Every day there would be something going on," Jean-Paul said. "You'd think that I would be there to help them out. But they were always there to help me out."
In recent years, Richard had learned to play the organ and to speak French. He was often found with a camera in his hand.
Richard and his wife built up so many hotel rewards points that his children joked they sometimes took trips "just to use the points."
The couple had traveled to Milwaukee for a conference. Earlier in the weekend, he walked from their downtown hotel to see Marquette University’s St. Joan of Arc Chapel with their daughter, Julianne Grew.
He wasn't "the speediest walker," Julianne said. But "he never complained."
Julianne remembered him as a devoted dad and grandfather.
"He was always just very supportive and enthusiastic and engaged with people easily," she said.
He was a passionate storyteller
Richard's life took him around the world. And he loved telling people about it.
He was a great storyteller, his children said, and it seemed he had an endless supply of them.
Maybe it was from his time in the Navy, or an adventure from his childhood. But it was always something exciting, and often something they hadn't heard before.
Since his unexpected death, his children have been wondering: if he'd lived, how would he have told this story?
"We wish he could tell a story about this event, tell us the whole harrowing tale," Peter said.
The family finds comfort in their strong faith, "knowing that we'll see him again. Knowing that we can still communicate with him," Philip said.
Richard and Rose-Marie had so many plans.
"My main sadness right now is knowing all the things that he wanted to do," Rose-Marie said.
Her voice choked with tears before she could finish the rest of the sentence: "And that he'll never get a chance to do them."
Contact Sophie Carson at (414) 223-5512 or scarson@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @SCarson_News. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/17/obituary-kilbourn-avenue-bridge-victim-milwaukee-richard-dujardin-father-retired-religion-reporter/10347905002/ | 2022-08-17T22:36:18 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/17/obituary-kilbourn-avenue-bridge-victim-milwaukee-richard-dujardin-father-retired-religion-reporter/10347905002/ |
Police pull out all the stops in search for missing 3-year-old Bloomington girl
A frantic mother called 911 Monday afternoon to report her 3-year-old daughter missing from their house on Driscoll Drive. Help, including a few dozen police officers, neighbors and search dogs, quickly converged at the scene.
Police from nearby agencies fanned out to look for the child. A state police helicopter, sheriff's department drones, local police dogs and bloodhounds trained by prison inmates aided in the search. Businesses in the area checked security cameras for images of the missing girl, who was wearing pink shorts, black socks and a green shirt that said “MOM'S BFF” when she went missing at 3:19 p.m.
Two hours later, a detective who went to search the crawlspace beneath the home saw bedding askew and found the girl asleep under the covers in her parents' bed, safe and sound.
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"It is believed that the child had been in hiding when the mother and officers initially searched the residence and later came out of hiding and got into the bed," Bloomington Police Department Capt. Ryan Pedigo said in a news release.A statewide Amber Alert with the girl's description was ready to send out when she was found.
The mother told officers she thought her 5-year-old child had opened the door and let the 3-year-old out. After searching the house, a command post was established at the residence and BPD officers called other agencies to help in the search.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies, state police and conservation officers arrived, as did Indiana University Police Department officers, who searched nearby Switchyard Park. Off-duty BPD cops joined the effort as well.
"Officers made contact with several neighbors who began assisting by searching the areas around their houses," the news release said. "It was requested that nearby businesses begin checking security camera footage to determine if the toddler could be seen in the areas."
He thanked other agencies and neighbors for stepping up when their help was needed. "BPD sincerely appreciates the assistance," he said.
Contact H-T reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/missing-3-year-old-found-safe-at-home-after-2-hour-search/65407105007/ | 2022-08-17T22:40:00 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/missing-3-year-old-found-safe-at-home-after-2-hour-search/65407105007/ |
Help out at this year's 4th Street festival or assist children or people with mobility issues
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
4th Street Arts Festival volunteers
Are you excited about Bloomington's Fourth Street Festival of Arts and Crafts? Want to be a part of this Bloomington tradition? Rub elbows with area artists for just three hours of time on Labor Day Weekend and you can help the Midwest's premier art show run smoothly - plus you'll receive a collectible festival T-shirt. Volunteer shifts are available in the mornings, afternoons, and early evenings. Learn more and sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/fourth-street-festival. Additional questions can be directed to Juliet Roberts, volunteer contact, at 4thstreetvolunteer@gmail.com.
Child Visit Monitors
Monroe County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of Child Visit Monitors, a position created in 2018 to help observe the situation of children on CASA’s waitlist. A Child Visit Monitor will help to monitor the children through monthly visits until a CASA advocate is available. The Child Visit Monitor will visit a child or sibling group each month in the current placement location and then report back to CASA staff. Community members interested in becoming a Child Visit Monitor must be 21 years of age or older, have access to the internet for visit reporting, and be willing to potentially travel outside of Monroe County for visits. This volunteer position requires approximately three hours per month of volunteer time and at least one year of service. A Child Visit Monitor does not go to court or participate in other case-related meetings. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone interested in the CASA program but is unable to commit the time to be an advocate. The next Child Visit Monitor training will be Sept. 12, 14, and 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. To apply for the Child Visit Monitor training position, please visit https://tinyurl.com/child-visit-monitor. Interested volunteers can visit https://monroecountycasa.org/volunteer/ or call 812-333-2272 for more information.
MALL Communications Volunteer(s)
The MALL (Mobility Aids Lending Library) is seeking a communications volunteer(s) to assist with this welcome initiative to circulate gently used mobility aids to those who need them. The volunteer assistant would respond to donations and needs requests, via form submissions and e-mail. They would work with the Wheelie Women, the founders of the Mobility Aids Lending Library, to ensure that everyone contacting the MALL gets a timely and informative response. This role has a flexible schedule and would require a variable amount of time, roughly 5+ hours a week. For more information or to sign up, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mobility-aids-lending-library or email mallbloomington@gmail.com.
Community Wish List Spotlight
Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana Wish List
No one should have to face cancer alone. Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana received a grant from Bloomington Health Foundation to launch new cancer support programs in South Central Indiana. CSC provides free support services to cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers. Some examples of support services are individual and support group counseling, reiki, yoga, massage, art and music therapy, nutrition & wellness classes, cancer educational classes and more. They also provide free food and gas gift cards to cancer patients in active treatment that meet income qualifications, SAVI bras for radiation therapy, and have a boutique with wigs, hats, scarves and other items. They provide virtual and hybrid programming as well as referrals to other community resources.
Contact: Contact stephanie@cancersupportscin.org or 574-606-7687 with questions about specific items or to coordinate donations.
Featured Wishes: yoga mats, yoga blocks, small weight set for strength training, shelf-stable nutritious snacks individually wrapped (granola bars, nuts, pretzels, etc), paper towels, bottled water, fleece blankets, toothbrush & toothpaste, warm socks, crossword and other puzzles, journal & pencils/pens, adult coloring book w/colored pencils.
View their complete Wish List online at https://tinyurl.com/cancer-support.
You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/volunteer-at-4th-st-fest-as-casa-monitor-or-at-mobility-library/65407475007/ | 2022-08-17T22:40:06 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/volunteer-at-4th-st-fest-as-casa-monitor-or-at-mobility-library/65407475007/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University students are on their way to new classes and new living quarters this week.
Starting Wednesday, first-year students moved their microwave meals, extra-long twin sheets and nail-free artwork into their new digs with the help of fraternities, sororities and the athletic department. Thursday is another Freshman move-in day, and returning students will set up over the weekend.
Now that ETSU freshman Blade White is set up, he said he can’t wait to get some independence from home.
“It’s a little stressful. I’m excited though,” White said. “I just can’t wait to get in there and meet my roommate and just enjoy being away from my parents. I’m a freshman so this is my first year. It’s a changing time, but I’m ready for it.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-move-in-week-begins/ | 2022-08-17T22:43:43 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-move-in-week-begins/ |
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – Students across the region are back in the classroom, and this year, students in Tennessee schools are starting off with a change to their grading scale.
A new law in the state changes the uniform grading system for students to a 10-point scale.
Dr. David Timbs, Supervisor of Secondary and Instructional Technology for Johnson City Schools, said he expects the scale to be a great help to students.
“A lot of districts, including Johnson City, have pushed for this change for several years,” Timbs said. “We were very excited to actually see the state board recommend this and then the legislature actually pass this change.”
Timbs said the new scale is something the school district’s been preparing for since their board passed it at the June meeting.
“This gave our principals time over the summer to let teachers know about this new grading scale so that as school started, our teachers had time to think through how this would change their grading practices,” Timbs said.
Kingsport City Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andy True said they are also trying to ensure parents, staff and students are informed so they aren’t surprised when they see the first report card this year.
“Certainly, when you have other students from other states competing for scholarships, competing for admission slots, having some standardized criteria on how you’re comparing would be helpful,” True said. “We certainly don’t want our students to be put at a disadvantage when they are seeking those other types of opportunities.”
Both school leaders agree they want education to remain the highest priority, regardless of what the scale says.
“It is giving students more of an opportunity to demonstrate to teachers what they learned and receive an appropriate grade for that,” Timbs said.
Timbs said the grading scale change is not retroactive, so they won’t be going back in time to adjust letter grades from past years.
An “A” is a score between 90 and 100, a “B” is 80 to 89, a “C” is a score between 70 and 79, a “D” is between 60 to 69 and 0 to 59 is an “F”. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/northeast-tennessee-schools-implement-new-grading-scale/ | 2022-08-17T22:43:49 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/northeast-tennessee-schools-implement-new-grading-scale/ |
About 900 first-year students were moving into Wright State University dorms Wednesday and today, with the remaining students who will live on campus this year moving in on Saturday.
The first-year students are attending orientation on Friday, and the university wanted the students to get used to the campus before upperclassmen moved in, said Jennifer Attenweiler, associate director of residence life at Wright State.
That means things like getting students signed up for clubs on campus, finding classes and having residence advisors, or RAs, lead first-years to meals.
About 60 student volunteers, plus another 60 residence life staff, including RAs, and 30 faculty volunteers were needed to make Wednesday a success, Attenweiler said.
“We started this morning at 9 a.m., and people were ready to go at 8 a.m., so it’s been great,” Attenweiler said.
Micaela Runion, a first-year student who moved in this week, said she’s excited to meet new people and have new experiences her freshmen year at Wright State. She plans to major in education and teach high school students.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunities, like the diversity of the campus,” Runion said.
Austyn Bielski, another first-year student, said she appreciated how kind people have been to her so far.
“Everyone’s willing to help each other and we’re all going through the same thing right now,” she said.
For budgeting purposes, the university has predicted a total of about 10,600 students enrolled at WSU this fall, counting all categories — undergraduate, College Credit Plus, medical students and other graduate students.
About half of the first-year students moved in Wednesday, and the other half will move in on Thursday, Attenweiler said.
Students moving in had to submit a COVID-19 test 48 hours in advance of move-in, she said. For the students who missed that deadline, a COVID-19 test tent was set up in the parking lot where students and their families were routed to pick up keys and welcome packets.
Attenweiler said she hoped students got a good experience out of living in the dorms. Multiple studies have shown students who live in the dorms their first year have higher GPAs than those who do not, and the results are even more pronounced among Black students and academically marginalized students.
“I mean, the biggest thing is they have a community of students who are going through the similar things that they’re going through,” she said.
Attenweiler encouraged students to reach out to the staff at Wright State, and said she wanted to reassure parents their students are in good hands.
“The people who work here genuinely care about their students’ well-being and want them to be successful here,” she said.
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The residential apartment complex at 33 Tehama may be taking the unwanted title of San Francisco's most troubled luxury tower, despite the Millenium Tower a block away still leaning about 20 inches.
After a "catastrophic" flood from a leak on the top floor sent 20,000 gallons of water through the building in June — and subsequent allegations from evacuated residents of being treated "like dogs" — claims have now surfaced of contractors stealing from empty apartments and a missing city work permit.
Two residents of the tower allege that they caught people entering their evacuated apartments on camera, stealing items and even cashing stolen checks from checkbooks left on the premises.
"It sent chills down my spine," former resident Kate Sutherland told ABC7 News on catching the man walking through her apartment on camera.
A second tenant, Stephanie Sunwoo, told the outlet that two checks for more than $1,500 were cashed from her checkbook, which was left in her nightstand. Another video shows a man using the bathroom in one unit before apparently taking an item from a tenant's desk on his way out.
Property management company Hines told SFGATE over email that they have temporarily removed all contractor access in light of the incidents and are working on increasing security measures.
"At a minimum, these measures will include a comprehensive video monitoring system to capture footage while contractors are in residents’ units to safeguard their property in an active construction site," a Hines spokesperson said. The company also told ABC7 that the contractor who was observed taking an item from the apartment was "terminated immediately."
In addition, the San Francisco Business Times reported Wednesday that a city building inspector issued a notice of violation this week against Hines for attempting to fix the building's pipes without a permit. Hines told SFGATE over email, however, that "all work currently being performed is under a permit issued by the city."
While largely a luxury dwelling, complete with a spa, high-end gym and even optional butler service, the building also has about 60 below-market-rate units.
After the first flood forced the evacuation of hundred of residents June 3, displaced tenants accused Hines of miscommunication and not being forthcoming with financial aid. Although initial reports said the tower could be habitable in weeks, a letter sent to residents in July, and seen by SFGATE, revealed that the building would likely not be livable until 2023, and that the company would no longer be paying for alternative accommodations.
As tenants were in the process of ending leases and moving their belongings, a second flood from the same plumbing system occurred on the 35th floor last week. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sf-theft-inside-33-tehama-17379839.php | 2022-08-17T22:48:47 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sf-theft-inside-33-tehama-17379839.php |
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