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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Law enforcement in Tuscaloosa was teaching a group of officials from African countries Monday how to fight human trafficking. Ashley Blalock is a member of the West Alabama Human Trafficking taskforce; she is also a Northport police officer.
“So we were invited to speak on what our task force is doing to combat human trafficking to a group of folks who travelled here from Africa to learn about trafficking in the United States.”
15 people from 12 African countries visited the Tuscaloosa police headquarters Monday morning. Officers from the West Alabama Human Trafficking taskforce taught the class hoping the international group will learn what signs to look for and how to protect victims.
Mr. Oumarou Inamin is from the country of Burkina Faso and is the leader of the special police at Ouagadougou International Airport. Inamin says what he learned from the taskforce is very important and will help his officers back home.
“First of all I would like to thank the American Embassy which has also helped us in fighting trafficking in person. Learning how American police combat these crimes and the different structures to fighting human trafficking in person is invaluable to my country.”
The program is called “The International Visitor Leadership.” The U.S. State Department sponsored the international visit to Tuscaloosa. Ashley Blalock says teaching the class makes her feel proud to share important knowledge about such a dangerous crime.
“We just wanted to express what our task force is doing to eradicate human trafficking and child exploitation first and foremost by enforcing state and federal laws and through educating the public and through community partnerships.”
The goal was to review U.S. government strategies to combat international trafficking in persons, including crimes against women and children, by examining the formulation, administration, and enforcement of U.S. policy on the national, state, and local levels. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-law-enforcement-teaches-african-officials-how-to-combat-human-trafficking/ | 2022-08-23T02:36:36 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-law-enforcement-teaches-african-officials-how-to-combat-human-trafficking/ |
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Police in Monroe County are searching for two people after shots were fired in Stroudsburg two weeks ago.
Police say Kylan Coombs and Alexandra Hidalgo along with a third person had an altercation with another man outside a bar in the borough on August 7.
Police say when the three drove past that man later, Coombs fired a shot at him and struck another car in the process.
Police ask anyone with information on Coombs or Hidalgo to call 911.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It might look like a normal fair. Concessions stands, carnival games, live music, and rides lining the 90-plus acre fairgrounds. It's just like throwing your money away, right? Wrong. Adam Shoemaker from Kunkletown says the West End Fair in Gilbert is always a can't-miss week.
"The rides and the stands. I just think this is a great community around here," said Adam Shoemaker, Kunkletown.
"Come down because it's so nice here and have a good time," said Shayna Fishon.
This year, there's even more to celebrate.
"This is our hundredth year here at the fair. It came from being a one-day event into growing what you see here today. A seven-day event here at the West End Fair," said Peanut Greenzwieg, West End Fair President.
Some rain kept the large crowds away from the fair's second day, but the organizers are keeping things afloat.
Fair President Peanut Greenzwieg expects upwards of 140,000 visitors this week, though he feels fewer families will attend multiple nights. He says inflation is to blame, and his family's concession stands are feeling the effects too.
"When you order product, you don't know if you're getting it if you're not getting it. Every time you turn around, the prices increase. You can't keep after it," said Greenzwieg.
"It has been a little crazy with the prices going up because people don't want them to go up, but we don't either," said Katherine David, vendor, Audrey's Soft Ice Cream.
Fourth-generation vendor Katherine David says she attends 18 events in the summer months, but hauling all the equipment needed to create the perfect swirls and waffle cones is costing her.
"These soft serve machines, our irons themselves, the trailers themselves, they're heavy. You can't pull them with little SUV cars. You need diesel. You have to have the power to move them safely," said David.
But with larger crowds comes more opportunity for vendors and more chances for locals to celebrate the fair's return.
"It's just a family fun atmosphere for people to come here to the fair and enjoy," said Greenzwieg.
The 100th year of the West End Fair continues through this Saturday here in Gilbert.
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HAMMOND — A second man has agreed to plead guilty to having a role in a deadly Gary bank robbery last year.
Kenyon Hawkins, 34, of Atlanta, Georgia, signed a 10-page plea agreement Monday stating he is prepared to admit his role in the murder of bank security guard Richard Castellana, 55, of Tinley Park.
Hawkins’ admission incriminates not only himself but also his three co-defendants, James A. King, 24, of Miami, Florida; Hailey Gist-Holden, 25, of Gary; and Briana White, 27, of Chicago, with taking part in the armed robbery and homicide.
Hawkins had been facing trial on armed bank robbery and murder charges. Convictions by a jury could have put him in jeopardy of life imprisonment.
Under the terms of the agreement, Hawkins gives up his right to make federal prosecutors prove the case against him at trial.
In return, U.S. attorney’s office prosecutors will recommend he receive a lesser sentence, although he still faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
The robbery took place minutes after 1 p.m. June 11, 2021, when two men, dressed in black, walked behind the bank branch at 1975 W. Ridge Road, Gary.
Castellana, armed and wearing a shirt clearly identifying him as a security guard, was walking in front of the building when he was fatally shot in the face.
The government is alleging Gist-Holden shot the victim with a rifle and then fired shots through the bank window while the other man, King, raced inside, pointed a handgun at the tellers, scooped up money from a cash drawer behind the bank’s teller counter and ran out.
Gary and Lake County sheriff’s police arrived minutes later to find Castellana dead.
They captured King in a wooded area one mile south of the bank along with a .40-caliber Glock handgun and $9,080 taken from the bank.
Authorities arrested Gist-Holden six days later in southern Georgia, following a high-speed police chase.
Gist-Holden is denying any involvement in the robbery and currently is acting as his own attorney.
King pleaded guilty March 7 in court to bank robbery and murder charges.
Court records state King confessed to authorities that it was Gist-Holden’s idea to rob the bank to bail out Gist-Holden’s semi-pro football team, the Illini Panthers.
King, one of the Panther’s team players, told police that Gist-Holden needed money to pay his players and their hotel bills. Authorities said Gist-Holden also needed money to pay rent on his house.
Federal prosecutors filed additional charges three months ago alleging Hawkins and White, a girlfriend of Gist-Holden, aided as accomplices in the robbery.
Hawkins admits, in his newly filed plea agreement, that shortly before the robbery he was with his other three co-defendants at Gist-Holden’s Gary residence to plan it out.
Hawkins admits he knew guns would be used to forcibly take the bank’s money but chose to drive Gist-Holden and King to the bank and agreed to take a split of the proceeds.
However, Hawkins fled the scene before King and Gist-Holden could return to his getaway vehicle.
White is pleading not guilty to federal charges she agreed to monitor police communications to let King and Gist-Holden know when police would respond to the crime scene.
Court papers state White’s defense attorney is prepared to argue that White was forced to aid in the commission of the crime or face retribution from Gist-Holden.
White currently is scheduled to be tried separately the week of March 13, 2023.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Brandon Elzinga
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207206
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Montresor Upshaw
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207208
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roderick Kimbrough
Age : 18
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207254
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kacy Hawkins
Age : 41
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207215
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gage Arms
Age : 18
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207216
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Dawson
Age : 40
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207294
Arrest Date: Aug. 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Earl Rogers Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Pittsview, AL
Booking Number(s): 2207198
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS (AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron McLain
Age : 18
Residence: Midlothian, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207280
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jazmyne Skinner
Age : 27
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207240
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kandia Flewellen
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207209
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Edwards
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207144
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacalyn Wojtowicz
Age : 58
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207287
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Steven Vespo
Age : 30
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207196
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Austin Lucas
Age : 33
Residence: Fairbanks, IA
Booking Number(s): 2207258
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ebony Hicks
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207130
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eduardo Martinez-Munoz
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207127
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Khaidjah Johnson
Age : 27
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207181
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Alejandro Sanchez
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207197
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Jones
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207290
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reimundo Camarillo
Age : 62
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207199
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shawn Fullgraf
Age : 20
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207289
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeff Fliris
Age : 37
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207178
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lois Smith
Age : 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207233
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francesca Brown
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207245
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Paul Garcia
Age : 40
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207133
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Rogina
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207165
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wyatt
Age : 24
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207282
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH - FATALITY CRASH - MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Wells
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207186
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nichole Nieves
Age : 41
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207273
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Scheidt
Age : 51
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207170
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gina Pointer
Age : 47
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207250
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Campero
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207205
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Flores III
Age : 55
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207174
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Montelle Lang
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207214
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Georgus Leflore
Age : 31
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207148
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erick Kegebein
Age : 48
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207292
Arrest Date: Aug. 19, 2022
Offense Description: IMPERSONATION - PUBLIC SERVANT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jon Turner
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207243
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Zambon Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207189
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mark Ryan
Age : 56
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207153
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deandre Gardner
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207137
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Cardwell Sr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207213
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philip Seger
Age : 57
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207192
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rasean Richardson
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207238
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Allen O'Rourke
Age : 28
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207166
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - DISARMING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Hill
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207297
Arrest Date: Aug. 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Shurlow
Age : 61
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207272
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATORLIFETIME
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Magana
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207173
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tiffany Keller
Age : 33
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207283
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - PARAPHERNALIA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Andrews
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207274
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Wuokko
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207164
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charles Deal
Age : 74
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207261
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kaitlyn Walker
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207275
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Cherry
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207187
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Stokes
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207191
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Patrick Hollins
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207271
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO CASINO
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Smith
Age : 35
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207285
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandt Rosolowski
Age : 49
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207262
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Pedretti
Age : 48
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207158
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monica Garling
Age : 47
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207217
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Wesley Haggerty
Age : 27
Residence: Delray Beach, FL
Booking Number(s): 2207146
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Feltz
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207232
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas McLean
Age : 58
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207171
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Seth Zaluckyj
Age : 21
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207129
Arrest Date: Aug. 15, 2022
Offense Description: SEX CRIME - POSSESS WITH INTENT TO VIEW CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mykal Todd
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207185
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jodie Cardine
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207278
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Clark
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207169
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jolynn Bishop
Age : 19
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207161
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovanni Gomez
Age : 18
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207179
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Johnson
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207236
Arrest Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Rodriguez
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207193
Arrest Date: Aug. 16, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryan Oparka
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207291
Arrest Date: Aug. 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207281
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Cook
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207286
Arrest Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Floyd & Blackie's planning significant expansion
A popular coffee shop in Cramerton is moving, but it's not going far.
Floyd & Blackie's Coffeehouse and Ice Cream has sold coffee and ice cream out of a small shop in front of the South Fork River for a decade, and owners Kathy and Greg Ramsey also have a bakery in McAdenville.
But now they have plans to move everything from both locations into a building just up Eighth Avenue, a short walk — essentially across the street — from where the coffee shop is currently located.
The goal is to have everything — a coffee shop, a bakery, an ice cream shop, and an eatery — all in a central location, Kathy Ramsey said.
"We just want to be a household name," she said. "You mention Floyd & Blackie's and you know exactly where it is."
Their new location will have enough room for all they currently offer and more. They intend for Floyd & Blackie's to also be a restaurant, where people can come for breakfast, brunch, and eventually, dinner, Greg Ramsey said. Since the building also has a venue, they are envisioning nights of entertainment — staged murder mysteries, comedy nights, and live music.
They also plan to keep the business open later on weekends. They want to provide a place where children can come at night after ball games, he said.
"Because usually everything wraps up at nine o'clock. They're out of the ballgame; they have nowhere to go. It will provide a place for them to come and hang out, you know?" he said.
The couple is excited about the possibility of having an event space. Already, their coffee shop has been the site of wedding photos and parties. A couple who met at the coffee shop and later married brought their wedding party there for a photo, and they've had employees who met and started dating.
"I mean, it's really pretty cool to watch," Kathy Ramsey said.
In their new building, they will have room for wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and other events that need more room.
They also intend to sell a small selection of alcohol, Greg Ramsey said.
Essentially, Floyd & Blackie's will become a central location in downtown Cramerton where people can gather for basically anything.
Their plans do not come without challenges, however.
Their biggest challenge right now is inflation. The cost of doing business has significantly risen.
"We're gonna have some creative ideas to try to find the additional funding to finish this vision out the way we want to finish it," Greg Ramsey said.
Still, they are determined to move forward, and they hope to be able to open in their new location in October.
"I'm excited but nervous all at the same time," Kathy Ramsey said.
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SEATTLE — A Seattle nonprofit is focusing its efforts this week on providing school supplies for unsheltered students and students who face food insecurity.
Refugee Artisan Initiative's "Back to School Bundles" campaign kicked off Monday. It runs through Friday as artisans work to produce 670 bundles of school supplies.
Carmen Brenner, the Initiative's director of development, said having they received about 2,000 requests.
Those who work at the Initiative were "just shocked" at how many students did not have access to basic school supplies, Brenner said.
The bundles contain handmade face masks, a pencil case, reusable sandwich bag and a snack bag. The $30 cost is offset by donations.
Refugee Artisan Initiative partners with refugee and immigrant women to train in artisans skills and business development.
Founder Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman is an immigrant from Taiwan and said she built Refugee Artisan Initiative to help more women like her make a graceful transition to the U.S. through education, skills training and the business development.
Her grandmother supported her family through the sewing trades and Min-Ming believes refugee and immigrant women in the united states could do the same. There are currently 36 women working with RAI.
According to the organization, it is zero waste. Small-batch manufacturing gives these women an opportunity to create their own business and provide a financial independence as they create a new life here in America.
The artisans hand make and sew everything from pet beds to purses. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-nonprofit-school-supplies/281-7eac392d-a7e6-4c50-ab1e-f33df7b3e4b5 | 2022-08-23T02:55:13 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-nonprofit-school-supplies/281-7eac392d-a7e6-4c50-ab1e-f33df7b3e4b5 |
SEATTLE — New surveillance video shows a violent random attack in downtown Seattle on Aug. 2, which ended with the death of a 66-year-old man.
In the video, 48-year-old Aaron Fulk and the 66-year-old man can be seen initially speaking with each other. Fulk then appears to take out a metal bar swings it at the man.
Fulk is seen being arrested a short time later.
According to charging documents, a Seattle police officer was in a patrol vehicle driving eastbound on Pike Street at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 2 when she heard the 66-year-old man yelling, "help me, help me."
The officer saw Fulk raise a 3-foot-4-inch metal pull-up bar over his head in a downward manner to strike the victim, court documents state. The officer said the victim fell "motionless" to the ground when the suspect struck the victim on the side of his head.
The attack happened on a busy street "in full view of a Seattle Police Department officer and several witnesses," the court documents detailed.
Police said the victim was unarmed and needed a walker to move around. He was 5-foot-6 and about 120 pounds, according to King County Prosecutors.
Emergency crews arrived to tend to the victim, who regained a pulse a few minutes after the attack, but remained unconscious. Court documents said the victim was at Harborview Medical Center in "grave" condition," but a SPD blotter post said he died from his injuries.
Officers at the scene said Fulk did not show any remorse for the attack, telling medics, "he's crippled now, isn't he?" Fulk allegedly said. "If I have to go to jail for it. I will," and signaled his intention to kill him when he said, "I'm gonna kill him a million times over."
Fulk told officers he beat the elderly man because "he was doing the devil's work."
Fulk is charged with first-degree murder. He remains in King County Jail, held on a $2.5 million dollar bail. His next court appearance is on September 8th. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/surveillance-video-deadly-seattle-beating/281-ad147f92-cb44-4f1c-8fd0-c796b5dcf5c7 | 2022-08-23T02:55:19 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/surveillance-video-deadly-seattle-beating/281-ad147f92-cb44-4f1c-8fd0-c796b5dcf5c7 |
Water activities at Gifford Pinchot State Park lake suspended
After discovering a growing presence of algae in the lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park, officials suspended all water activities, concerned about jeopardizing the public's health.
As of Aug. 18, the lake conditions at the park make the water susceptible to harmful algal blooms that produce toxins and other compounds that can harm people, pets, or wildlife, according to The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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The Quaker Race Day Use Area swimming areas and the campground beach are closed until further notice. Boating or paddle boarding in areas with foam or discoloration is prohibited.
Officials advise that people wash immediately after contact with the water.
Water activities will resume after testing confirms acceptable algal bloom levels.
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MIDLAND, Texas — The CAF High Sky Wing is set to host their annual Airsho at the Midland International Air & Space Port in the Midland/Odessa area.
2022 is the 31st anniversary of the Airsho. CAF High Sky Wing will be offering reduced ticket prices to the community as thanks for over 30 years of support.
The event will take place on Sept. 10 and 11.
Tickets will be $5 for all attendees age 6 and up while attendees five and under can enter for free. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking or tapping here.
The show offers up close access to vintage military aircraft along with civilian aerobatic performers. Also included in the show are pyrotechnicians who simulate bombing raids, strafing runs and a "wall of fire." | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/caf-high-sky-wing-to-host-31st-anniversary-airsho/513-183910cd-fbbf-45d4-b72c-ad0f67e50567 | 2022-08-23T02:57:58 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/caf-high-sky-wing-to-host-31st-anniversary-airsho/513-183910cd-fbbf-45d4-b72c-ad0f67e50567 |
Repairs to damaged I-83 overpass to cost more than half a million, PennDOT says
Six months after a truck hauling an excavator struck and damaged an Interstate 83 overpass in York County, the state Department of Transportation says it will cost about $600,000 to make permanent repairs to the structure.
Crews will be working overnight Monday and Tuesday at the Route 74 bridge, which is Queen Street Exit 16 from the interstate, to verify measurements for the repairs, according to a news release. The hours will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather-permitting.
Drivers will see traffic lane restrictions on I-83. The right lanes of both northbound and southbound will be closed on Monday night. The northbound left lane will be closed on Tuesday night.
PennDOT made temporary repairs to the bridge after the crash in February. A hauler was driving north on I-83 when the boom on the large excavator hit the overpass, Pennsylvania State Police said at the time. The impact dislodged debris from the structure and the excavator.
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The permanent repairs will entail the replacement of some damaged beams, heat straightening of other beams, painting parts of the bridge, and removing and replacing parts of the deck and bridge barrier located above the damage, spokesman Dave Thompson said in an email.
No date has been set for the repairs, although it will likely be this fall, he said. The agency is still waiting for the new beam fabrication to get closer to completion.
The repairs will come with more traffic headaches. It will include a detour in both directions on the highway and traffic restrictions on Route 74.
Meanwhile, PennDOT says it attempts to recoup damages from the parties responsible when structures are damaged. Thompson said he could not provide more details in this case because of ongoing litigation. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/i-83-overpass-york-county-repairs-route-74-bridge/65409148007/ | 2022-08-23T02:58:03 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/i-83-overpass-york-county-repairs-route-74-bridge/65409148007/ |
ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noël Art Museum will temporarily relocate to the UT Permian Basin Shepperd Leadership Institute in order to begin construction on the Ellen Noël Art Museum Capital Enhancement Project.
The museum will close its doors to the public on Aug. 31 and will resume regular activities and business hours on Sept. 15.
Construction is set to begin on the capital enhancement project in November 2022.
Announced in May 2022, the project fundraised $9.5 million of a $12 million goal. Meanwhile, construction will be completed in around a 14-month period.
The project aims to eliminate barriers to entry by creating a singular entry to the museum. The new museum will be around 36,000 sq. ft. and will boast a maximum exhibition space of 14,000 sq. ft. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ellen-noel-art-museum-to-temporarily-relocate/513-de5a41b2-caae-4424-842f-5b56501ca541 | 2022-08-23T02:58:04 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ellen-noel-art-museum-to-temporarily-relocate/513-de5a41b2-caae-4424-842f-5b56501ca541 |
Multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 claims one life, coroner says
A 37-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash along Route 30 in West Manchester Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
The name of the man has not been released. He died at the scene, the coroner's office said.
The crash happened in the area of North Baker and Trinity roads. The coroner's office was called to the scene around 4:15 p.m.
The man reportedly was driving westbound on Route 30 when his vehicle struck another at the traffic light at Trinity Road. That set off a chain reaction, causing the multi-vehicle crash.
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West Manchester Township Police are investigating. Further details were not available.
An autopsy will be scheduled for this week.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Brandy Bell is a mom, wife and now host of her new TV show "Keeping Good Company."
The show features episodes dedicated to displaying acts of kindness to West Texans who are doing some good, along with segments filled with crafts, cooking and lifestyle tips.
"Every show helps someone but every episode also teaches things. We talk about history, we travel, it's very much a hybrid design, hospitality, travel show," said Bell.
The show is filmed at her Midland home, all inspired by this place that changed her life 20 years ago.
"West Texas is home and it saved our lives," said Bell. "I moved here from Carolina and it just me and three little boys and I was a single mom and we didn't know how we would make it."
Bell recalled a time when she was working three jobs with her boys as young as 18 months and a few kind strangers let her vent to them about having to juggle all that while coming home and having to do dishes. Two days later those people showed up at her house with paper plates and napkins to help lessen her workload.
Because of this act of kindness and the continued help her family received from West Texas communities, she's returning the favor.
"It changed my life because simple acts make a big impact. They give people hope and so I realized I wasn't going walking alone community changed my life," said Bell. "The show is just about us giving back, it's about all these other people and you hear about community saves lives, me and my kids are just one example. There's stories everywhere."
Season one gets ready to air on August 25th on NewsWest 9.
"You can expect a lot of laughing, lots of crying and lots of learning all wrapped in one," Bell said.
Bell wants viewers to feel inspired by every episode of West Texan hospitality, that forever impacted her life.
"We're telling the story of community and connection through the diversity of the people and places of West Texas it's a beautiful story, these are beautiful people," said Bell. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-resident-starting-west-texas-tv-show/513-fa931a34-4c8c-4a2e-9ed5-f5b48992d1de | 2022-08-23T02:58:10 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-resident-starting-west-texas-tv-show/513-fa931a34-4c8c-4a2e-9ed5-f5b48992d1de |
York County History Center's new home will re-energize the city's first power station
The new York County History Center is starting to take shape inside York’s first electrical generating station, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for Monday, Aug. 22.
Construction began on the $28 million project in January. With demolition and site preparation work on the old steam plant well underway, the project is about 20 percent complete, according to George Wilk, project superintendent for Lewis Contractors.
The new headquarters and museum are expected to be completed by spring of 2024, said Dan Fink, vice president of Marketing and Public Relations for the center.
The brick complex of buildings that blend into the city streetscape at the corner of West Philadelphia Street and North Pershing Avenue began life as York’s first electrical power generation station in 1885. The foundation of that building was incorporated into a late-19th century brick structure, which is now connected to several other larger additions that added generating capacity with building expansions until 1916, according to York County History Center documentation.
Learn more:About the history of the generating plant starting in 1885
A two-story warehouse facing West Philadelphia, built for the Edison power plant in 1917, will be connected to the former power generating complex with a two-story glass and steel infill structure, designed to connect the complex but not detract from the existing architecture.
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The center's main exhibit area will be blended into the large expanses of the former boiler room with exposed steel, brick and the base of a smokestack visible from within the building. A mezzanine will be built into the sprawling, tall area. The space will be “visually impactful and incorporate many more artifacts," compared to the space available in the current building on East Market Street, said Joan Mummert, president and CEO of the center.
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The new history center complex project pays tribute and preserves the birthplace and expansion of commercial generation of electricity and steam for heating in York County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Tucson police fatally shoot man after fight at strip mall
Tucson police shot and killed a man early Saturday after receiving reports of a fight involving weapons near a strip mall.
Officers responded to an area near the 3700 block of South 16th Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. where employees of a nearby business had reported the incident. Police called for backup after noticing a large crowd had gathered and then contacted an armed man who was inside the business.
At least one officer shot the man, who was later transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. No officers or other community members were harmed, police said.
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team has taken over the investigation with the Pima County Sheriff's Department as the lead agency.
Details surrounding the suspect's identity and any actions that may have led to officers shooting him remained unavailable as of Monday evening.
Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at 602-444-2474 or perry.vandell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @PerryVandell.
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Argument over stolen bicycle leads to fatal shooting in Phoenix, suspect arrested
One man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound in the area of Northern and 35th avenues in Phoenix on Aug.16.
A suspect who confessed to the crime, Richard Archuleta, 38, has been arrested.
Officers arrived to the scene just after 8:30 a.m. where they found a man with a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to court documents.
Witnesses at the apartment told officers that the victim was involved in an argument with Archuleta over a stolen bicycle prior to the shooting.
Court documents said Archuleta then proceeded to flee the apartment with the gun and bicycle before officers arrived on the scene.
A few days later on Aug.18, Archuleta was arrested after two witnesses were shown a photographic line up and and identified him as the person who shot the victim.
In an interview with detectives, Archuleta admitted to shooting Gabriel who he says "began to bully him and accuse him of stealing the bicycle."
Archuleta said he stole the bicycle from a different person and attempted to shoot the victim in the leg, not intending to kill him, according to court documents.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Police arrest Scottsdale man accused of running a fake golf charity scam
Robert Francis Alexander, a 57-year-old man from Scottsdale, was arrested on Aug. 8 and accused of running a fake golf charity scam, Scottsdale police have announced.
Investigators said that Alexander had been collecting money from May through July on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization for veterans and active duty service members, for a charity golf tournament at the Silverleaf Country Club.
"The golf tournament did not exist, and the Wounded Warrior Project charity had no knowledge of Alexander, nor his activity. It was also reported Alexander was collecting money as an investment in purchasing golf balls to be sold in and around Scottsdale," the Scottsdale Police Department said Sunday.
Police say Alexander had contacted people numerous ways, including over the phone or as directly as person-to-person at local golf courses and encouraged them to make donations in cash. Police identified at least three people who gave Alexander over $14,400 in total and believe that there are likely more victims, according to Scottsdale PIO Aaron Bolin.
Scottsdale police’s Financial Crimes Unit said that Alexander has been involved in multiple fraud schemes. The Scottsdale Police Department encouraged any person who believes they might be a scam victim to contact their non-emergency number at 480-312-5000.
"When you have someone who claims to be with a charitable organization, maybe they have fraudulent proof that they are but if they start asking you for large amounts of cash, I would just caution people to sort of step back and critically think about that," Bolin said. "Call the organization directly to find out if that person works for them and or call the police department to see if what you're experiencing matches any current fraud or fraud scheme trends." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-breaking/2022/08/22/scottsdale-man-arrested-accused-running-fake-golf-charity-scam/7870648001/ | 2022-08-23T03:11:28 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-breaking/2022/08/22/scottsdale-man-arrested-accused-running-fake-golf-charity-scam/7870648001/ |
Driver charged with manslaughter after bystander who tried to disable vehicle is run over in Tempe
A driver was charged with manslaughter after he "collided with numerous objects" in his Jeep Wrangler and ran over one person in a Tempe parking lot, according to court documents.
Timothy Wyatt, 39, was seen on Aug. 15 stopped on eastbound U.S. 60 through several light cycles where he appeared to be "passed out" and bystanders attempted to contact him, court documents said.
"At least one witness stated they observed his head down holding a duster can, and appeared to be huffing," court documents said.
According to court records, Wyatt became conscious and continued driving until he approached the south intersection of the eastbound U.S. 60 and Rural Road where he veered left at a high rate of speed, drove over the sidewalk on the southwest corner through landscaping on the property, through a block wall, and collided with an Embassy Suites shuttle van.
Bystanders started to run after Wyatt's vehicle, one of whom attempted to remove the ignition keys from the Jeep by climbing through the open drivers window, court records said.
While the bystander was partially in the window attempting to disable the Jeep, Wyatt put the Jeep into reverse and began backing out quickly, then drove up a small embankment on the north side of the parking lot where he collided with a metal fence, according to court records.
The bystander, who has not been identified, was dislodged from the vehicle and was run over by the driver-side front wheel, according to court documents.
Wyatt then backed up into the landscaping again, through the metal fence and into a parked vehicle and then into a large tree where he continued to accelerate the Jeep, according to court documents.
Court documents said the first officer to arrive on the scene observed a couple of duster cans on the driver side floor board, which Wyatt threw into the back of the Jeep.
Wyatt was detained and transferred to a local hospital where he claimed he had a head injury.
The victim was also transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead from the injuries he sustained during the collision.
According to police, Wyatt denied having consumed drugs or alcohol and offered his blood for collection. Police say he told nurses that he had blacked out and didn't know what happened.
After his release from the hospital, Wyatt was booked into Tempe City Jail on one count of manslaughter.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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PATASKALA, Ohio — An 8-year-old Pataskala boy took third place in the 2022 USA Mullet Championship.
William Dale Ramsey received 4,058 votes in the competition. The contest started with 689 children and was narrowed down to the top 25 last month.
Ramsey said wants to put some of his winnings toward an organization that sends sick children on hunting and fishing trips. He's also raising money and so far has raised $1,500.
Ramsey said he is still adjusting to his newfound fame.
"There was people asking like 'is that him' and like taking pictures with me and everything," Ramsey said.
"Like I said this was all for fun and supporting him in something that he wanted to do and like I said, it's all for charity for us, it's not for fame, or to be known. It's just something we did for fun," said his mother, Ashley.
Another boy, 4-year-old Jameson Redd from the city of Delaware, took 14th place in the contest with 1,311 votes.
Emmitt Bailey from Wisconsin took home the $2,500 first place prize with nearly 10,000 votes. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/8-year-old-pataskala-boy-takes-3rd-place-usa-mullet-championships/530-0f2f8c25-0a98-4433-b084-33e6ef9a5bd6 | 2022-08-23T03:15:08 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/8-year-old-pataskala-boy-takes-3rd-place-usa-mullet-championships/530-0f2f8c25-0a98-4433-b084-33e6ef9a5bd6 |
DALLAS — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s non-binding legal opinion arguing that gender-affirming care for children could be considered child abuse sent shockwaves through the state agency responsible for investigating abuse, according to hundreds of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services emails.
The emails, obtained by WFAA through an open records request, highlight the agency’s scramble to understand the Feb. 21 opinion and subsequent Feb. 22 directive by Gov. Greg Abbott requiring DFPS to open child abuse investigations into transgender children undergoing gender-affirming care.
More than that, they reveal an uneasiness among some staff members when it came to enforcing Abbott's instructions.
Stephen Black, the DFPS associate commissioner for statewide intake, sent an email two days after Abbott's directive with two attachments giving “guidance and direction regarding how the department is to handle intakes related to gender transitioning.”
DFPS managers forwarded Black’s email to staff as they worked to understand the impact of Paxton’s opinion and how to internally handle Abbott’s directive.
“I know there are lots of feelings around this and more questions than answers right now,” wrote one DFPS manager in an email to staff. “This email is not the platform for opinions or discussion on this topic.”
Marina Yzaguirre, regional director for Child Protective Investigations in Edinburg, Texas, ordered that cases of “any intakes,” or children arriving into DFPS custody who are transgender, “must be escalated up for further guidance and direction” in a Feb. 23 email.
“We must treat these as normal investigations,” a regional director emailed on Feb. 24.
Warned a regional managing attorney to staffers in a March 1 email: “In regard to the AG opinion about gender reassignment, if program contacts you with any questions or wanting to staff a case with this issue, you need to notify me immediately and do not give any advice in regard to this subject.”
Abbott’s order directed DFPS to “conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.”
"We will need to discuss having a designated caseworker handle these special cases when they come up," an investigative program director wrote on Feb. 24. "It is being asked that these cases are worked thoroughly without text messages/emails to the family etc."
The American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics support gender-affirming care and consider it medically necessary treatment.
And, despite being asked not to do so, several employees expressed frustration and anger upon receiving Black’s email regarding Paxton’s legal opinion on Feb. 21.
“I will resign,” an employee wrote in an Feb. 24 email.
Less than an hour later, that employee sent an email to another staffer saying, “I have told my boss I will resign before I (report) on a family whose child is transitioning.”
It is unclear if the employee still works for DFPS.
In a Feb. 28 email, another employee spoke plainly about her feelings over the investigative order.
“Effing bull poop,” she wrote to a supervisor.
According to a new report by the Houston Chronicle, “nearly 2,300 employees have left the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services since the beginning of the year.”
Several told the Chronicle they left because of the directive to investigate transgender youth.
In April, more than half a dozen child abuse investigators told The Texas Tribune that they have either resigned or were actively job hunting because of the directive.
Currently, DFPS’s investigations are in legal limbo as the agency faces many legal challenges related to the order.
DFPS had at least nine investigations into parents of trans youth, the agency’s director of communications Patrick Crimmins said in a phone call with WFAA on Monday.
“The only number we ever released is nine, and I haven’t seen any others,” Crimmins said.
In May, the Texas Supreme Court allowed investigations to continue, but blocked at least one investigation into one family who is suing the state.
Over the summer, three more child abuse investigations into gender-affirming care were blocked in Travis County.
WFAA has requested a formal update from DFPS on the status of child abuse investigations for transgender children.
Crimmins said he would look into it.
Either way, the emails shed light on the agency’s internal effort to understand the impact of Gov. Abbott’s order and Attorney General Paxton’s opinion.
“Not fully sure what this means for us at [Statewide Intake], but during the most recent legislative session our policy changed because of Texas law to add [physical abuse] for ‘sexual reassignment surgery for non-medical purposes,’” read an email from J.R. Uribe-Woods, a statewide intake supervisor, that was written on Feb. 23.
The state legislature failed to pass bills restricting gender-affirming care during its 2021 session.
But last August, in response to a request from Gov. Abbott, DFPS deemed gender reassignment surgery as child abuse except for the surgeries it deems “medically necessary” to correct “medically verifiable genetic disorders of sex development.”
Equality Texas, a statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy group, has criticized Abbott’s request.
“This is nothing more than another political attempt to stigmatize transgender people, their loving families and the healthcare providers who offer them lifesaving care,” CEO Ricardo Martinez said.
Medical experts widely agree that gender-affirming care rarely includes surgeries.
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CALDWELL, Idaho — In a city of nearly 60 thousand people, Caldwell likely had several birthday parties over the weekend, but one was a bit special.
Betty Martin turned 100 two days ago. She celebrated with family and friends, some of whom came all the way from southern California.
The party was held in Martin’s own backyard, a home she still lives in on her own. While that would be worthy of acknowledgement in and of itself, Martin has another accolade attached to her.
Born August 20, 1922, Martin was just 20 when the Marine Corps Women's Reserve was established by the Secretary of the Navy in February 1943. Within a few months, Martin became one of the early enlistees to do her part in the war effort.
"I grew up in the era of movie stars and glamour and excitement, and my life was so boring,” Martin said.
To hear Martin describe her childhood, her upbringing, seemed to be more about keeping her down.
"My father and my mother were so strict I couldn't get by with anything and I was always resentful,” Martin said. “You know, tell me not to do something and I just had to do it then, and I wanted to see just how much I could get by with because it was ‘don't do this’ and ‘nice girls don't do that.’”
But sometimes even nice girls can do extraordinary things. Martin’s road to remarkability revealed itself when she was just 19 years old.
“I was going to art school in California, and I was living by myself in a little apartment. One Sunday night I was listening to music on the radio and suddenly this voice comes on the radio and said, 'we are interrupting this program to bring you the news, Hawaii has been attacked by the Japanese.’ I turned to ice when I heard that,” Martin said.
America was now at war, and men were needed to fight, but it also gave rise to the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. So, Martin jumped on a bus.
“I just remember that day, I had to go from Burbank to Los Angeles,” Martin said. “I walked in and said, 'is this where you sign up to be a woman marine?’ and he said, 'yes, it is, come on in.’”
Betty Martin joined the Marine Corps on May 16, 1943, and during those early days, before uniforms, they had to bring their own clothes.
“We had to buy these old lady shoes; we have to have cotton stockings that go all the way up,” Martin said. “We have to wear a girdle and when we go buy them, the officers, they would whack us on the butt to make sure we're wearing them because they didn't want us to be too suggestive.”
That was just one way Martin and her fellow female Marines were made to feel inferior. Most of the men were too proud to welcome them into the corps.
“Put women in it, it took away all the glamour of being a marine,” Martin said.
Undeterred, and on the last day of instruction, Martin learned her assignment.
“On my board it said aerial photography,” Martin said.
So she went to North Carolina. Aside from training, she also practiced taking pictures, mostly on the base.
“We had to take all kinds of pictures, so I got lots of good-looking men in there,” Martin said.
But it was not all glamour shots for Martin.
“The part that it instills in you are the drums and the music and the stomping and the marching,” Martin said. “I cry ‘HA,’ I cry every time I hear the march. Out of sentiment, I'm just so proud of em. I went into something I knew nothing about, and I fell in love with it. It is something that will always mean something bigger than I am.”
Martin spent three years in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as a corporal.
She then went back to art school in California and became an accomplished photographer, a draftsman, and even learned to stain glass.
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ATLANTA — The woman arrested in connection with the Midtown Atlanta shooting appears to have known the victims who were killed. A third person was also injured in the shooting.
Atlanta Police have not released the name of the suspect yet. However, officials with MARTA sent a memo to their employees warning them of a suspected shooter Monday afternoon. The name in that memo matches a name listed in a job discrimination lawsuit filed last year. 11Alive also found that both of the victims who died were listed in the documents.
Since APD has not confirmed who the suspect is at this time, 11Alive is not mentioning the name that was in the memo yet. APD said earlier that they believe the victims were targeted.
"By the information that is currently available to us now, we do not believe these were random acts of violence," said APD Interim Chief Darin Schierbaum Monday in an update. "We do believe the individuals were likely targeted who were harmed today."
Atlanta Police said they were first called to 1280 W. Peachtree Street around 1:45 p.m. and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. While they were investigating that scene, they were called to 1100 Peachtree Street around 2 p.m., where another person was injured.
Two of those shooting victims died, APD said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office identified them as 60-year-old Michael Shinners and 41-year-old Wesley Freeman.
Witnesses and neighbors who live at 1280 W. Peachtree Street were shocked by the events that unfolded.
“Stomach kind of feels funny right now, it’s a drastic difference in my everyday life," said Christian Bell, who lives in the building where the first shooting occurred.
"As soon as I stepped off the elevator, we just started hearing gunshots. There were three of them. It's not something I'm used to every day, so I had to think quick and get up out of there," Bell added.
Another resident, Lee Hill, said they were alerted to stay inside.
"The speaker system comes on it says, 'don’t leave your apartment. There’s been an incident in the plaza,'” Hill said.
Police spent hours tracking down the woman and she was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 4 p.m. Police said they recovered the firearm during the arrest.
They are also trying to determine the motive. However, documents show both victims were two of dozens named in a job discrimination lawsuit filed by the person who was named as the suspected shooter in the MARTA memo. It’s one of two lawsuits she's a part of against the building management of 1280 West. In a federal civil suit, she claimed to be a whistleblower and the company and the managers involved violated her civil rights and financial regulations.
Again, APD has not confirmed the name of the suspect yet. 11Alive will continue to follow this story as more information is released. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-arrested-midtown-atlanta-shooting/85-5718a067-0e9c-44cd-85de-1ea452310847 | 2022-08-23T03:50:27 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-arrested-midtown-atlanta-shooting/85-5718a067-0e9c-44cd-85de-1ea452310847 |
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Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie “Friday Night Lights,” has died. He was 73.
Gaines’ family said in a statement the former coach died Monday in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Gaines made many stops in West Texas during a 30-year coaching career, but was best known for a four-year stint leading the highly successful program at Odessa Permian. Gaines returned to Permian later in his career.
His 1988 team was chronicled in Buzz Bissinger’s bestselling book, which portrayed a program and school that favored football over academics and attributed racist comments to assistant coaches.
Gaines, who was played by Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 movie, said he never read the book and felt betrayed by Bissinger after the author spent the entire 1988 season with the team.
The book, which portrayed Gaines as a compassionate coach caught in the win-at-all-costs culture of a high school program in football-crazed Texas, also was turned into a TV series.
Permian lost in the state semifinals in 1988, a season that included the loss of star running back James “Boobie” Miles to a knee injury during a preseason scrimmage. Miles’ character played a prominent role in the movie.
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The book described scenes of “for sale” signs being placed in the front yard of Gaines’ home. His record from 1986-89 was 47-6-1.
Gaines led Permian to the fifth of the program’s six state championships with a perfect season in 1989, then left to become an assistant coach at Texas Tech.
He later coached two of Permian’s rivals, Abilene High and San Angelo Central, before returning to college as the coach at Abilene Christian. Another four-year run as Permian’s coach started in 2009, and Gaines also was a school district athletic director in Odessa and Lubbock.
“I just can’t find the words to pay respects,” retired coach Ron King, a former Permian assistant, told the Odessa American. “It’s a big loss for the coaching profession. There are a lot of coaches he took under his wing and mentored.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/gary-gaines-coach-in-texas-football-team-in-friday-night-lights-dead-at-73/3054644/ | 2022-08-23T03:53:40 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/gary-gaines-coach-in-texas-football-team-in-friday-night-lights-dead-at-73/3054644/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Fashion Week is all about bringing the fashion community together. As part of that, a young and Portland-based emerging designer's work hit the runway.
While Janelle Arnold may be starting small she's already inspiring some big changes. The 24-year-old always had a knack for fashion.
"I remember even being in elementary school and drawing little figures and outfits — they weren't great but it was a start," explained Arnold.
From those humble beginnings, the Grant High School graduate went on to study fashion design at Marist College in New York. A year ago she launched her own fashion line called Dorotheaa, which features very colorful, bold designs with focus on diversity and inclusion.
Arnold said that this collection, and what it stands for, was an important mission for her.
"Just for one, growing up I didn't see a lot of diversity in the fashion industry," she said. Arnold said she hopes to bring change to the industry.
The first step toward change started with a 10-look collection that was worn down the Portland Fashion Week runway. The bold and colorful looks illustrate Arnold's passion for diversity in size and models.
"I love having clothes for all women of all body parts," she said.
Making fashion an option for everyone is what organizers at the event like to see on the catwalk.
"Dorotheaa's collection doesn't only focus on diversity of colors and fabrics, and models were intentionally chosen to highlight that diversity," said Liz Starke, the emcee at Portland Fashion Week.
While the event marked Arnold's debut collection, it certainly won't be the last. She's headed to San Diego Fashion Week in October to show off a brand new collection, hoping to inspire others along the way.
"Who are potentially younger or coming up behind me," said Arnold, "so (they) see that, 'Oh this is something that I can pursue, this is something that I can do, cause I see people that look like me or have a similar background as me.'" | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-fashion-week-designer-janelle-arnold-dorotheaa/283-f3fbaf90-9904-49e6-84df-d472ed64713e | 2022-08-23T03:54:22 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-fashion-week-designer-janelle-arnold-dorotheaa/283-f3fbaf90-9904-49e6-84df-d472ed64713e |
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The former chief of a Berks County emergency medical services organization is charged with hiding a camera in the women’s restroom of the EMS building and capturing videos of both female colleagues and girls.
Jason S. McCully, 39, is charged with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography, possession of a device for intercepting communication, invasion of privacy and related offenses for allegedly recording women and girls between Oct. 26, 2021, and May 24 of this year.
“This is extremely disturbing. The victims that we interviewed were all very embarrassed and very upset about how they’ve been victimized,” Berks County District Attorney John Adams told NBC10.
Investigators first caught wind of the alleged crimes on May 24, when someone called police to the Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS building in Caernarvon Township to report a recording device in the women’s restroom, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.
Officers with the Caernarvon Township Police Department found a small, concealed camera in a toiletry bag that was positioned on the bathroom sink, the DA’s office said. The officers spoke with McCully, who admitted the bag was his, according to the DA’s office.
After initiating an investigation, detectives forensically examined the camera and found “several” video files showing women, including colleagues, and girls “in various stages of undress/nudity,” prosecutors said. Of the eight victims identified and interviewed, two were underage and none knew they were being recorded.
On June 15, detectives served a warrant at McCully’s home and seized various electronic devices. On his cellphone they found more pictures of women using the restroom at the EMS building and identified three of them, all of whom reported being unaware they were being recorded, according to prosecutors.
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In a statement, a representative for the Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS station said the station “acted swiftly” to suspend and subsequently fire McCully. “The organization immediately notified our staff members and worked closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the victims of this crime would be protected,” the representative said.
The DA’s office said detectives are still parsing through McCully’s electronics and that more charges could follow if they find more images.
McCully was arraigned Monday night and committed Berks County Prison after being unable to post bail, according to online court records. The records did not list an attorney who could comment on his behalf. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ex-ems-chief-charged-with-recording-women-girls-in-station-bathroom/3342331/ | 2022-08-23T03:57:46 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ex-ems-chief-charged-with-recording-women-girls-in-station-bathroom/3342331/ |
Sheriff’s officials on Monday arrested a former deputy, accused of sneaking in synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine to an inmate.
Mario Sepulveda, 21, was a probationary deputy at the time of the incident in late June. He is charged with abuse of official capacity between $1,500-$20,000, a state jail felony, and possession of a prohibited controlled substance in a correctional facility, a third-degree felony.
Sheriff Javier Salazar said Monday evening that investigators first became aware of the scheme June 21, when they received a tip that Sepulveda was smuggling in drugs to an inmate. After listening to phone conversations between the inmate and a woman with whom he was romantically involved, they were able to corroborate the tip. The woman would give the contraband to Sepulveda, Sheriff Salazar said, and the former deputy would get paid through Cash App.
“We were able to break the rudimentary code they were using on the calls,” Salazar said. “At one point, we became aware that a pizza box was involved, and we were able to find evidence of a pizza box, similarly to what was described, in the deputy’s car.”
Investigators in the public integrity and intelligence units eventually searched the inmate’s cell, Salazar said. They found synthetic marijuana stuffed inside the inmate’s mattress. The inmate faces additional drug charges.
On July 18, Salazar said, they had gathered enough information to confront the deputy at work at the adult detention center. Sepulveda denied consent to search his cellphone, but gave consent for investigators to search his vehicle, where they found corroborating evidence, Salazar said. Additionally, Salazar said they found evidence linking Sepulveda to another inmate.
“Since he had already shown a propensity to interact with inmates, and he was still a probationary deputy, I terminated him that evening,” Salazar said. Sepulveda was hired in April 2021.
He was arrested Monday at a family member’s home on the city’s East Side, without incident, Salazar said.
Salazar described the incident as “distasteful.”
“That’s why we have a public integrity unit dedicated to (finding) corrupt officers,” he said. “There is nothing more distasteful.” | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Former-Bexar-County-deputy-accused-of-smuggling-17390920.php | 2022-08-23T04:14:52 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Former-Bexar-County-deputy-accused-of-smuggling-17390920.php |
UVALDE - The Uvalde school board met Monday night to discuss four grievances filed against Superintendent Hal Harrell, at least one of which related to the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
About 50 people showed up at 6 p.m., many of them dripping wet from the thunderstorm blanketing the area. During public comments, five people called on the board to be more transparent and to hold the superintendent accountable.
A gunman massacred 19 students and two teachers in the attack three months ago.
“We need to remember this is not personal or a vendetta or a attack against Dr. Harrell,” said Diana Olvedo-Karau, a former employee of the school district’s transportation department. “We need to — you need to — be able to separate the personal from the professional.”
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board members went into closed session, filing out of the Benson board room. They then called each of the four individuals who filed grievances to an adjoining room to privately speak with them and the superintendent individually.
Adam Martinez, a parent of two students in the district, filed one of the grievances.
“May 24th there were many systematic failures that made the massacre more convenient for the killer,” Martinez wrote in the complaint, in which he sought Harrell’s termination. “My son and daughter are afraid to go back to school because they do not feel safe.”
In closed session, Martinez gave Harrell a list of all his concerns, which stemmed from the July 17 report issued by a Texas House committee investigating the school shooting and the police response to it. The report faulted school officials for not building a perimeter tall enough to keep intruders out and for not rigorously insuring that all Robb Elementary doors remained locked when school was in session.
“He seemed very sincere,” Martinez said after the session, referring to Harrell. “I think he would be dumb to not. I’m not going to put up with that if he didn’t seem sincere.”
Martinez doubted the board would take any significant action Monday night.
“I told him the longer this lasts, the longer the pain is going to last for these people — even myself. It causes pain when we remember nothing has been done,” Martinez said. “Something needs to happen.”
Martinez plans to keep his kids home in the upcoming school year. They will attend virtual classes offered by the district.
“My son is not ready. I can’t entertain it when my son is having nightmares and saying he is scared to death if he goes back,” Martinez said. “I recognize there has been a lot done, but I don’t think I’m going to be sending him back anytime soon.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Health Department is expanding its monkeypox vaccine operations because of an increased demand.
The Jefferson County Health Department said Monkeypox cases are on the rise causing a higher demand for the vaccine.
According to the Jefferson County Health Department, there are over 30 cases in the state and health leaders believe there are many more out there.
Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Hicks said exposure from those cases is increasing demand for more vaccines.
Dr. Hicks said the FDA’s recent decision to change how the vaccine is given will help spread out the supply. He also said the state is expecting another shipment of vaccines soon.
“We’ve been getting phone calls repeatedly for the past month asking about when am I going to be eligible to get this vaccine? Can I come to the health department today to get it? We’ve had essentially a waitlist of people that we believe are certainly eligible we just needed the supply. Now we have the supply, so we’ve been making those phone calls telling people if they meet the criteria to come in,” Dr. Hicks said.
The Jefferson County Health Department opened a new call center for those looking to get a Monkeypox vaccine or for anyone who has any general questions. That number is: 205-241-5234. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-health-department-expands-monkeypox-vaccine-operations/ | 2022-08-23T04:16:23 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-health-department-expands-monkeypox-vaccine-operations/ |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — No major injuries were reported on Monday after a man drove off a cliff and landed his car upside-down in what appeared to be shallow water, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
Images shared by Sacramento Fire Department show first responders reaching into the upside-down car while an orange boat carrying two helmeted passengers stands by closely.
The still-unidentified man was transported to the hospital for an evaluation.
ABC10: Watch, Download, Read | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/man-survives-driving-off-cliff-sacramento-river/103-c11373cd-5aac-4d41-8694-fe349aedee9e | 2022-08-23T04:22:32 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/man-survives-driving-off-cliff-sacramento-river/103-c11373cd-5aac-4d41-8694-fe349aedee9e |
TURLOCK, Calif. — Family members said a Turlock High School (THS) student has died after nearly drowning in the school's dive pool.
His sister, Selena Rosales, identified him as 17-year-old Angel Dominguez Jr.
Turlock Unified School District officials said Dominguez nearly drowned in the dive pool after a group of people, which included some THS students, entered the locked swimming complex around 11:30 p.m. Friday night.
Spokesperson Marie Russell told ABC10 Sunday evening that some of the people in that group noticed Dominguez hadn't come back up from the water and tried to find the THS Athletic Trainer who was still on campus after a football game that evening.
According to Russell, the group said they weren't able to bring the student back up to the surface due to the water's depth and the student's weight. The Athletic Trainer called 911, and Turlock police officers were able to pull him from the water.
Turlock Fire Department performed CPR on the teenager for about 22 minutes before "gaining return of spontaneous circulation," officials said in a news release. Dominguez was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and according to the school, was placed on life support. It's not clear what led up to the incident at the pool.
Rosales told ABC10 on Monday that her brother ultimately died after the incident.
"My brother was an amazing, outgoing, funny kid," Rosales said, in part, in a message to ABC10. "May he Rest In Peace and suffer no more."
Rosales has set up a GoFundMe page to help lay her brother to rest.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/turlock-high-school-student-dies/103-e57e6e48-13a0-462e-9f30-14acd7ce4323 | 2022-08-23T04:22:38 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/turlock-high-school-student-dies/103-e57e6e48-13a0-462e-9f30-14acd7ce4323 |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl last seen on Sunday morning.
Destiny Jackson Wallag was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 19, after disappearing from the Springhill Suites at 10936 Stonelake Blvd. in North Austin.
Wallag’s family is originally from Michigan, police said, and were passing through Austin at the time of her disappearance.
She was last seen on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 12:45 a.m. in the 16000 block of FM 1325, north of Wells Branch.
Wallag is described as a Black female, 5 feet, 4 inches tall, 130 pounds, with braided dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a Mickey Mouse hoodie, gray leggings and a black backpack.
Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
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SAN ANTONIO — A former Bexar County deputy was arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs to a jail inmate for payment, Sheriff Javier Salazar said Monday evening.
The arrest is the culmination of a two-month investigation into 21-year-old Mario Sepulveda that began with an initial tip on June 21. Investigators began monitoring communications between Sepulveda, the inmate in question and a third party.
"We were able to determine what inmate he was involved with, and that they were using a third party outside the facility – somebody that inmate was in a romantic relationship with – that was able to facilitate the transactions," the sheriff said.
The investigation gained steam when deputies intercepted phone calls and uncovered "a rudimentary code" to determine how the substances in question were to be brought in, including via a pizza box in at least one instance. A search of the inmate's cell revealed synthetic marijuana and meth "stuffed inside a mattress."
Sepulveda, who was still a probationary deputy after starting with the force in April of 2021, was eventually fired on July 18 after a search of his car yielded "corroborating evidence" to connect him to the alleged operation. It wasn't until this week that authorities had enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant.
Sepulveda has been slapped with multiple felony charges, while the unidentified inmate was charged with possession.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Drumstick Dash officials have announced more information regarding this year’s race.
Race officials said the race will start and finish in the Downtown area of Roanoke on November 24.
The official route hasn’t been announced yet, but we’re told it will pass through places like Hotel Roanoke, the Transportation Museum, and go down Jefferson Street.
Officials also announced a new virtual challenge that leads up to the race, which starts November 1.
The challenge helps with fundraising and preparation for the run, officials said.
“We worked very hard with the city – both the city management and the traffic and public works department – and the police department to come together with a plan to have a downtown course that worked for everybody,” Molly Bullington, Race Director of Drumstick Dash said.
Registration for the Drumstick Dash is now open, and over 600 runners are already registered.
This year’s race will be partnering with Pinnacle Bank.
You can learn more about the Drumstick Dash here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/drumstick-dash-officials-announce-event-details/ | 2022-08-23T04:33:42 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/drumstick-dash-officials-announce-event-details/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Local author and former Roanoke Times reporter, Beth Macy just released her new book, “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice and the Future of American’s Overdose Crisis.”
Macy spoke at a book launch Monday night hosted by Roanoke bookstore, “Book No Further.”
The book is a follow-up to her previous New York Times Best Seller, “Dopesick.”
“Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice and the Future of American’s Overdose Crisis” is now available to the public.
10 News interviewed Macy about her new book in early August as an Insider Exclusive. You can sign up to be an Insider and view the full interview here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/local-best-selling-author-releases-new-book/ | 2022-08-23T04:33:48 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/local-best-selling-author-releases-new-book/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A new school year is underway at Wichita State University, but that’s not the only thing that is new on campus. WSU welcomed a new building to campus on Monday.
Woolsey Hall is the new home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The four-story building is full of new study spaces, flexible classrooms, natural lite, and technology that allows for new types of learning. One instructor calls the building “world-class.”
“I think it’s been a great addition to the Barton School and really kind of bringing forward what we do here and giving our students a brand new experience and really helping them maximize their time here,” said Duane Nagel, the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Marketing. ‘
Nagel says that there is an excitement on campus that he hopes will make a difference in the student experience.
“Having students excited to come to a building excited to be in the classroom makes a world of difference in their level of engagement,” said Nagel.
“I love everything about it. That there’s windows all over the place. There’s a cafe right over there. Nice chairs, the social stairs. It is very, very cool,” said WSU senior Kolby Kaster.
The $60 million building was made possible by Wayne and Kay Woolsey, along with other fundraising efforts. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-state-university-welcomes-new-building-to-campus/ | 2022-08-23T04:37:20 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-state-university-welcomes-new-building-to-campus/ |
Is your pet a ‘splooter?’
Our newest family member, my daughter Jordan and boyfriend Alex’s dog, is a splooter.
I did not know this about Carl or even that there was a term to describe his behavior until three weeks ago. Jordan and I were texting back and forth about her latest photos of “the wonder puppy” when I innocently said, as dog grandparents will, “Aw, that’s a cute pic. I’m saving it.”
I could feel Jordan beaming through the phone: “Yes, he loves to sploot.”
“What?”
She immediately sent me a link.
I had no idea that what our much-loved first child Mocha, the most wonderful Miniature Schnauzer the world has ever known, had done many years ago is now all the internet rage.
Sploot? Splooter? Splooting? Dodo.com describes it as Carl pushing either one or both back legs out behind him while his hips and stomach are flat on the ground.
On pethelpful.com, Sam Mendoran describes the behavior as an “Egyptian Sphinx” pose.
So who came up with “sploot?” Ever the researcher, I started reading up on the subject.
Again, Mendoran describes it perfectly:
“There is an entire cutesy pet language that exists just to describe the adorable and idiosyncratic behaviors of our pets. The word ‘sploot’ is an example of a pet‑based onomatopoeia that appeared on the internet one day and then entered our daily lingo because it was attached to a web‑wide sensation that became pop culture.”
Dodo.com spoke with Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, medical director at Behavior Vets in New York City, to learn if this pose is comfortable for your pet.
“That’s one of those things where some [dogs] like lying in that position. It’s not just dogs. Cats do it a lot, too,” replied Tu.
As for possible issues with a dog’s joints, “if they’re comfortable in that position, I would just leave them be,” Tu said. “It doesn’t really suggest anything positive or negative.”
While neither Teddy, our Lab, or Pip, our cat, sploots, Mocha was more than comfortable splooting anywhere at any time. When we adopted her, we lived in a Columbus apartment with an attached cement patio that got very warm in the summer.
The sassy pup would stretch her front legs and then her back legs. With all the grace of a Sphinx, she plopped her tummy right down, and the warmth of the cement must have felt good.
It also earned her a trip to the vet as the cement warmed her tummy a little too much, turning it bright pink. Instead of sunburn, Mocha got a “patio burn.”
The issue resolved itself at our first home with a big grassy yard, although it did create another one when Mocha discovered the joy of rolling in squirrel poop.
Unfortunately, there aren’t any creative words to describe that behavior.
GLANCE BOX
The National Canine Research Association of America (NCRAOA) lists other names for splooting:
1. Frogging, frog legs, or frog dogging
2. Pancaking
3. Superman
SOURCE: pethelpful.com
Karin Spicer is a member of The Dog Writers Association of America. She lives with her family and two furry pets that inspire her. She can be reached at spicerkarin@gmail.com.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Local leaders now know how they want to spend what's left of $95 million from the American Rescue Plan.
ARPA is money doled out by the Feds to help cities hit hard financially by the pandemic. The Des Moines City Council met Monday to decide the future of these funds, which must be obligated by the end of 2024.
"We have been looking long and hard for ways to get direct funding to our city. And so i talked to administrations with our senators, with our representatives in Washington, to see if we can achieve that," said Mayor Frank Cownie.
Local 5 spoke with City Manager Scott Sanders who says when making the decision, the city used an online survey to see how residents want the money spent.
Sanders says the city received nearly 1,000 responses.
"As you heard, we voted 7-0 to support the direction that we have finally come upon after a number of months of, of debate in public input," Cownie said.
The city of Des Moines selected 20 different allocations for the ARPA spending, including affordable housing, childcare, food assistance, infrastructure and community programs.
Cownie says the council is still trying to figure out who to give the money to, and how much those organizations should get.
"Hopefully, you know, by the end of the year, at least, we're going to have, you know, those details pretty much nailed down," Cownie said.
He adds that Des Moines is ahead of the game compared to other cities.
"Some of them are waiting to the end of that [20]24 to, you know, kind of figure it out. But you know, we thought, we need to be very clear, we need to let our citizens know we want their input," Cownie said. "We care what they have to say we care what their priorities are. And then let's put it in. And let's balance it out and see how we're going to do it. And i think our staff has done a fabulous job and working through that, and our council has."
The money is now earmarked, but the specifics on the spending still needs to be worked out — this includes money for affordable housing as well as childcare and preschool programs. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-american-relief-plan-arpa-funds-affordable-housing-infrastructure/524-9d003355-0030-4758-9955-cf7bae96b833 | 2022-08-23T04:42:42 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-american-relief-plan-arpa-funds-affordable-housing-infrastructure/524-9d003355-0030-4758-9955-cf7bae96b833 |
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Editors note: The above video originally aired in May 2022.
Licensed archers will be able to participate in Fort Dodge's first-even urban deer hunting season next year.
Fort Dodge City Council approved an ordinance allowing for licensed hunters to use bows on deer within city limits for the 2023 hunting season Monday.
All participants are required to be an adult with proven bow and arrow shot proficiency, according to city documents.
Here are some other key points listed in the ordinance:
- Eight acres (360,000 sq. feet) is the minimum property size for hunting
- Only elevated shots of 25 yards (75 feet) or less are permitted
- Citizens can't place or allow a salt or mineral block to be placed outside in order to attract deer
The deer-hunt ordinance was approved by a 4-3 vote after two prior readings.
City Council person Cameron Nelson, representing Ward 2, says the rules still need to be tweaked to ease the worry of opponents.
The plan itself would have to be approved by Iowa DNR in May 2023. Fort Dodge would be the 26th municipality in Iowa with a controlled urban bow hunting ordinance.
If accepted, the first in-town deer hunt would begin Sept. 16, 2023 and end Jan. 7, 2024. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/fort-dodge-deer-season-urban-bow-hunting/524-c0d4f478-06b0-4ee0-a0c1-889416696add | 2022-08-23T04:42:48 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/fort-dodge-deer-season-urban-bow-hunting/524-c0d4f478-06b0-4ee0-a0c1-889416696add |
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — You will soon get to decide how Wichita school board members are elected. The USD 259 school board voted in favor of putting the question on the November ballot.
Getting this up for a public vote was close. In a vote of 4-3, it will go to a public vote.
Some wanted to see change. Some wanted the old system to stay in play where anyone can vote for any candidate for the school board in the general election. Needless to say, Monday night’s meeting got a little heated.
“Motion carries 4-3,” said Stan Reeser, USD 259 school board president.
The motion carries. Voters can decide if they want to change to district-only voting, but it was controversial at times.
“So it is political. Gavel sounds,” said Kathy Bond, USD 259 school board member.
“So you ask a question. You answer the question, and then we’ll give the other board members a chance to speak. And again, remind the crowd to not interrupt each other,” said Reeser.
Some board members wanted to pause the idea before putting it up for a public vote in November.
“We have not given anyone, but district one an opportunity and the other districts are feeling left out quite frankly,” said Bond.
At one point, an audience member was escorted out for talking out of turn.
In the end, it passed. Some say it’s the right thing to do.
“Just give us an opportunity to just put it on the ballot. We had no hidden agenda,” said Lavonta Williams, a public vote supporter.
Some say the current system of voting disenfranchised some voters from poorer neighborhoods, and they call Monday night a step forward to let voters make the call on district-only voting.
It will now be up for you to vote in November on how board members are elected. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/usd-259-school-board-approves-public-vote-on-board-elections/ | 2022-08-23T04:46:38 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/usd-259-school-board-approves-public-vote-on-board-elections/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — If you feel quite mad and often believe more than six impossible things before breakfast, then there are two immersive experiences coming to central Indiana that are just for you.
"Alice in Wonderland" fans will get a chance to dive down the rabbit hole this fall, with an outdoor escape room in three central Indiana cities and an "Alice in Wonderland" pop-up bar in Indianapolis.
Citywide Escape Room
CluedUpp Games will host a citywide, mystery-solving experience in Carmel, Bloomington and Indianapolis this fall.
In this escape-room style game for people of all ages, Alice is trapped in Wonderland and time is running out to save her.
Hoosiers will get to step through the looking glass and solve clues that get “curiouser and curiouser” in an attempt to complete challenges and get out of Wonderland.
For one day only, the streets of Indianapolis, Carmel and Bloomington will transform into a giant, escape-room-style experience.
Tickets are still available for upcoming games in Indianapolis on Oct. 1, Bloomington on Oct. 8 and Carmel on Oct. 15 and 22.
Click here for information on tickets and upcoming events.
Pop-up Bar
An immersive "Alice in Wonderland" popup bar will be in Indianapolis for 12 weeks starting in November.
Explore Hidden announced what it describes as "the tea party to end all tea parties" at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library located at 543 Indiana Avenue.
For 90 minutes, people will be transported into Wonderland for this theatrical, alternate reality experience.
People will create two Wonderland cocktails, solve riddles and challenges, enjoy an "Eat Me" cookie and more.
Information about booking tickets can be found here. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/alice-in-wonderland-escape-room-popup-bar-indianapolis-bloomington-carmel/531-144decd5-29d0-4a0a-ae87-88d37763b8f6 | 2022-08-23T04:51:02 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/alice-in-wonderland-escape-room-popup-bar-indianapolis-bloomington-carmel/531-144decd5-29d0-4a0a-ae87-88d37763b8f6 |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Bottleworks District is getting three new tenants. Two of those tenants will be located in the district's preexisting buildings and the third will be in a new building that's part of the district's Phase II expansion.
StretchLab, First American Title Insurance Company and national CPA and advisory firm FORVIS are the latest round of tenants that will bring hundreds of new employees to the Bottleworks District.
Assisted stretch studio, StretchLab, will be located in an existing building off of 9th Street that already holds Living Room Theaters and YogaSix.
StretchLab offers one-on-one and group stretches with trained Flexologists who guide clients through a series of movements that, a news release explained, can decrease muscle and joint pain, improve posture and increase range of motion and flexibility.
Construction on the nearly 2,000-square-foot space will be completed by the 2022 holiday season.
First American Title will occupy 4,920 square feet of office space in the northeast corner of the Bottleworks Hotel Building off Bellefontaine Street. The company offers title insurance and professional settlement services. It will open its Bottleworks location at the beginning of next year.
FORVIS is an accounting and advisory business that will join Lumina Foundation and Insight Global as tenants in the Phase II building currently under construction at the corner of Massachusetts and College avenues.
The firm will occupy two floors of the building. With FORVIS, the office space in this new building is now over 91% committed.
Gavin Thomas, the vice president of development for Hendricks Commercial Properties, said these new tenants will have a major economic impact throughout the area.
“We’re excited to continue to see the strong interest businesses are having in the office spaces throughout Bottleworks District,” Thomas said. “These new leases will bring hundreds of new employees to Bottleworks and will have a major impact in our ability to attract additional retail and services to the District and surrounding neighborhoods.”
The Phase II expansion will add two office buildings with ground floor retail, a new parking garage, and streetscape and landscaping over two acres on College Avenue and Mass Ave.
The expansion will take place from Mass Ave. to 9th Street. The two office buildings — one five floors and the other 3 1/2 floors — will both have retail space on the ground level and a climate-controlled parking garage. The total expansion will add 182,000 square feet of office space, 38,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 260 parking spots.
Construction for the expansion began in April. It is expected to continue into early 2025. During construction, two lanes of traffic from Mass Ave. to 10th Street adjacent to Bottleworks will be closed. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/downtown-indianapolis-bottleworks-district-gets-3-new-tenants/531-0bbf6354-4da9-4ade-981a-346b7e7c2cfd | 2022-08-23T04:51:08 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/downtown-indianapolis-bottleworks-district-gets-3-new-tenants/531-0bbf6354-4da9-4ade-981a-346b7e7c2cfd |
Students return for fall semester at Purdue Fort Wayne Aug 23, 2022 45 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email A student stops by a booth Monday during Campus Kickoff at Purdue Fort Wayne. Fall classes began Monday. Shelby Tackett | For The Journal Gazette Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Students return to Purdue Fort Wayne Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Carroll to honor memory of Owen Scheele during season Wells County prosecutor turns self in for investigation Addison Wiley to remain in Huntington Longtime Northwest Allen County Schools board member to end tenure Parents charged with neglect of 2-year-old with burns Stocks Market Data by TradingView | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/students-return-for-fall-semester-at-purdue-fort-wayne/article_f61d7dd0-2250-11ed-81c5-ff3247b13240.html | 2022-08-23T04:51:43 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/students-return-for-fall-semester-at-purdue-fort-wayne/article_f61d7dd0-2250-11ed-81c5-ff3247b13240.html |
Report: 7-year-old shot on Detroit's west side
Detroit — In the latest incident involving Detroit children and gunfire, a 7-year-old boy was shot on the city's west side Monday, according to media reports.
The incident happened on Oakfield near Seven Mile Road, according to WDIV-TV (Channel 4). The youth was shot in the face, the station said, citing officials.
Detroit police did not immediately respond to requests for information.
On Aug. 1, Detroit police Chief James White said 50 kids had been shot in Detroit, 10 fatally. Since then, at least three more children were shot in the city.
On Aug. 4, a 3-year-old girl was shot while playing with a gun near Littlefield and West Chicago on the west side. Two days earlier, on Aug. 2, a 2-year-old girl and a bystander were shot near Lawndale and Witt on the southwest side. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/08/22/report-7-year-old-shot-detroits-west-side/7871695001/ | 2022-08-23T04:54:25 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/08/22/report-7-year-old-shot-detroits-west-side/7871695001/ |
GLEN ROSE, Texas — They say everything is bigger in Texas and that includes dinosaur tracks.
Over 113 million years ago, pre-historic dinosaurs roamed what is now the Glen Rose area in Texas and managed to leave fossilized tracks hidden beneath the Paluxy River. They were recently re-discovered by workers of the Dinosaur Valley State Park, as shown in videos and images posted to their Facebook page.
"The Paluxy River has pretty much gone dry this drought," said one park worker in a Facebook video post shared on Aug. 17. "What's cool about the river is what you'll find in the river. Sweep a little bit of the dirt and dust away and this is what you'll find... dinosaur tracks."
In the video, the worker points out how many tracks have three large claw marks, commonly belonging to the theropod dinosaur class, he said. This was confirmed in a 2012 study, which also said the river holds tracks from the sauropod class, too.
"These are normally underwater so you don't easily get to see these... well in shallow water, covered in dirt and silt," he said.
The park also shared several photos of volunteers cleaning out the long trail of prints as they worked on "dinosaur track mapping," which also consisted of measuring the tracks, the park commented in their posts.
It is likely the tracks were covered up again, however, due to heavy rainfall that passed through the Lone Star State.
"When it starts raining they will fill up with water and mud. Most likely we will not see them like this again for a very long time," the park said.
Dinosaur Valley State Park is located at 1629 Park Rd 59., Glen Rose, TX 76043, which is about an hour and a half drive northwest of Waco. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — Calling all Pasco County Schools community members, students and educators, the district is asking for your help in naming one of its newest schools.
The school is under construction by the new Angeline development in Central Pasco near the Suncoast Parkway Ridge Road exit, Pasco County Schools says. The campus will be a STEM magnet school with students in sixth to 12th grade. Classrooms will be ready for students come fall 2023.
The School Board is encouraging community members, educators and students to submit suggestions for school names. According to a press release, they're searching for names that involve anything including the general location of the school, features of the nearby area or historical information.
Suggestions that include an individual should be a person of either local or national prominence recognized for their outstanding civic or educational contribution, Pasco County Schools says. Also, for suggestions that name an elected official or a former school district employee, they must be dead, no longer in public office or no longer employed in the school district for at least two years.
Have you thought of a good name yet? Submit your school name suggestions here by Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, to be considered by the School Board.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boo! It's back!
St. Petersburg's largest Halloween open-air event, Halloween on Central, will be returning for another year this spooky season.
Attendees can walk and stroll along about two miles of the city from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Dr. MLK Jr. Street to 31st Street on Sunday, Oct. 30, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said in a news release.
"[People can] experience the heart of the Sunshine City from a unique perspective that will allow them to rediscover their favorite local businesses and interact with the community in fun, healthy ways – without worrying about car traffic," PSTA said in a statement.
The event will also allow people to ride the new SunRunner in the St. Pete area and is scheduled to begin service on Oct. 21. It will be free for all riders for the first six months of service and will have three stops within the Halloween event.
“After a very successful event last year, with nearly 75,000 people attending, we are excited to further enhance accessibility to this year’s event with the opening of the SunRunner,” David Foote, Executive Director of the Grand Central District Association, said in a statement. “We hope visitors and residents from all over the county are able to experience St. Pete’s biggest Halloween celebration.”
The event will include the following activities:
- Strolling Performers & Entertainment
- Costumes Everywhere
- Family Fun
- Explore Central Avenue’s Wonderful Shops, Galleries, Restaurants & Pubs
- Music
- Food Truck Hubs
- Event-Wide Trick-or-Treating & Candy Hubs
- Costume Contests
- Weiner Dog Races & Dog Contests
- Haunted Houses
- Flash Mob
- Mummy Dancers
- Family-Friendly Games
- Other Children’s Activities
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Banker-turned-reliever Nate Fisher found out the hard way Monday that baseball really is a numbers game.
A day after a sparkling major league debut that brightened the sports world, Fisher was cut by the New York Mets.
The NL East leaders made the move heading into the two-game Subway Series against the New York Yankees. In fact, Fisher actually was in the Mets' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium two hours before game time, then was designated for assignment.
Now completely off the 40-man roster, Fisher could be traded or placed on waivers during a seven-day period. If unclaimed, he could be assigned outright back to the minors with the Mets.
The move came while many were still reveling in the sheer improbability of Fisher's path.
On Sunday, the 26-year-old lefty who had once given up his hopes of a baseball career for a job in the financial world dazzled in his debut.
Fisher threw three scoreless innings of one-hit relief to give the Mets a chance in a game they eventually won 10-9 over the Phillies.
From determining whether to approve commercial loans at the First National Bank of Omaha in Nebraska in June 2021 to pitching a pennant race at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in 2022.
“It’s pretty surreal right now,” Fisher said after the game. “I’m so thankful and so blessed for the opportunity. It hasn’t even sunk in yet.”
Fisher gave up one hit, walked two and struck out one. His outing spanned a 46-minute rain delay, making his work even more valuable.
When he was introduced and made his way to the mound to begin the fifth inning, the fans weren't the only ones wondering about this newcomer.
“I didn’t even know who this guy was when he came into the game today,” said Mark Canha, who hit two home runs in the win.
But going into these matchups against the Yankees, Fisher likely wouldn't have been able to pitch after his long outing. And with the Mets needing fresh arms, he was let go.
Fisher wasn't drafted out of the University of Nebraska, then pitched 12 games at Single-A for the Seattle Mariners organization in 2019.
In the wake of COVID-19 uncertainty, Fisher left baseball and joined a former coach in the banking world in 2020 in his hometown. He re-signed with the Mariners last summer and reached Triple-A.
This year in the Mets system, Fisher was 0-1 with a 3.77 ERA in 12 games at Double-A Binghamton and 1-2 with a 3.12 ERA in 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse before his call-up prior to Sunday’s game.
And hours later, he was on the mound.
“This is my dream,” he said after that outing — for now, his only big league appearance. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mets-nate-fisher-who-went-from-banking-to-mlb-gets-cut-day-after-impressive-debut/3834617/ | 2022-08-23T05:01:39 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mets-nate-fisher-who-went-from-banking-to-mlb-gets-cut-day-after-impressive-debut/3834617/ |
Dec. 13, 1923 - Aug. 20, 2022
Carolyn Sovich, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, at her daughter's home in Franklin, North Carolina at the age of 98.
Carolyn was born on December 13, 1923, in Gary, Indiana. She was one of thirteen children. Carolyn spent most of her youth in the Tolleston area and graduated from Tolleston High School in 1941. She married George Sovich on January 18, 1947, and had two children, Becky and Gary. During World War II, Carolyn worked at American Bridge Company in Gary. When her children entered college, she began her ten year career at Wiseway in Hobart. George and Carolyn were long-time residents of Hobart, and in their later years, Ross Township. After retirement, they split their time between Naples, Florida and RossTownship.
Carolyn excelled in all sports, and after high school she pitched in the fast-pitch softball league for Adkins Ice Cream and Club 25. Later, she bowled in various leagues around Hobart. Carolyn was also an avid game player and reader. She loved playing card and dice games, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and going on outings to the local casinos. Family and friends were extremely important to Carolyn, and she loved visiting with family and friends at the farm. Her house was always open to anyone to enjoy a home-cooked meal or just a cup of coffee and conversation. Carolyn was also a Christian woman. When she was no longer able to attend church in person, she drew great comfort from listening to the services online.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband George, parents Oscar and Anna Harms, and many of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter Becky Stackert of Franklin, North Carolina, and Gary (Elizabeth) Sovich of Mesquite, Nevada. She is also survived by her grandchildren Heather (Chris) Le Croy, Craig Stackert, George (Lily) Sovich, and David Sovich along with great-grandchildren Kaylin, Kelsey, and Cade Le Croy and Gus Stackert. She is also survived by her sisters Anne Marlowe and Sara Artka of Ross Township as well as her sister-in-law Bertha Harms of Merrillville.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Four Seasons Hospice for their help and support. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's name to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC, 28731. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carolyn-ann-harms-sovich/article_982e9476-332b-5578-94fb-47351328e411.html | 2022-08-23T05:56:26 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carolyn-ann-harms-sovich/article_982e9476-332b-5578-94fb-47351328e411.html |
July 8, 1934 - Aug. 20, 2022
GALIEN, MI - Colleen "Toni" Hamrick, 88 of Galien, MI, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born July 8, 1934 in Beverly, WV to Albert and Ruth (Poling) Gear. Toni graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in Mill Creek, WV. She was a member of Calvary Church in Valparaiso and enjoyed solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Toni also liked gardening and tending to her flowers. Above all though, she was most proud of being a mother and grandmother. Toni was a kind and compassionate woman, who will be remembered for her sweet demeanor and loving nature. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered every day.
On August 3, 1954 in Baltimore, MD, Colleen married Leonard G. Hamrick, who preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by their children: Randy (Deb McLeod) Hamrick of Valparaiso, IN, Tammi (Robert) Abbott of Galien, MI, Christopher (Julie) Hamrick of Valparaiso, IN; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean Chandler; and brother, Donald Gear.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1325 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, in the Chapel of Hope, with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Church of Valparaiso. Moeller Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/colleen-toni-hamrick/article_2f115389-ab3d-5497-8422-410f7e7e1c3c.html | 2022-08-23T05:56:32 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/colleen-toni-hamrick/article_2f115389-ab3d-5497-8422-410f7e7e1c3c.html |
Jan. 29, 1931 - Aug. 11, 2022
Evelyn C. Corey, 91, passed away Thursday, August 11th. Evelyn was born January 29, 1931, in East Chicago, IN, youngest of three lovely daughters of Matthew and Anne (Clarich) Mudrovich.
In 1953, Evelyn married Steve Cvitkovich Corey and the young couple settled in Hobart IN. The couple started their family, and with Steve's brother Mark, their business, Corey Bros Bakery, and remained in Hobart, living many of the years on 3rd Street, until 1993 when Steve retired and sold the business. Evelyn began a career as a health inspector in 1992 and when her husband of 41 years passed in 1994, she decided to continue to work at the Lake County complex and remained in Crown Point another 15 years before finally retiring and settling in Fishers, IN, in 2007, where her two sons and their families had settled years before.
Evelyn fought dementia for the last 10 years of her life but continued to enjoy her friends and family and took great delight in hearing updates on the lives of all of her loved ones, often over coffee and a donut during regular visits with her beloved sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Steve, her cherished daughter, Lynn Corey Elliott, and her loving sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Ed Bubas.
Evelyn is survived by her sons Steve and Doug Corey, their wives, Christy and Kim, her three grandchildren, Christopher, Connor, and Cameron, and her sister and brother-in-law, Helen (Alice) and Bill Smith. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/evelyn-c-corey/article_fa7bce58-d480-54ca-ac33-0f030d71d6df.html | 2022-08-23T05:56:38 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/evelyn-c-corey/article_fa7bce58-d480-54ca-ac33-0f030d71d6df.html |
May 9, 1942 - Aug. 20, 2022
CHESTERTON, IN - On August 20, 2022, Janice (Jan) Higgins, nee Russell passed away in Chesterton, Indiana at the age 80. Janice was born on May 9, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Munster, Indiana as a teenager. Janice was a loving wife and mother. She was a "stay-at-home-mom" before that phrase existed.
Janice is survived by her two sons Richard (Jenny) Higgins, and Michael (Amy) Higgins and daughter Jill (Jim) Whitledge, and four grandchildren; Dustin, Andrew, Emilie, and Suzy, brother Bill (Carole) Russell, numerous extended family, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Jim Higgins and grandson Corey Heilman.
Janice believed we exist to love God, love people, and she joyfully served others through volunteering. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and hosting dinners for family and friends. She was an avid reader, seamstress, history buff and enjoyed learning about different cultures. She had a passion for travel and adventure visiting Israel, Ghana, China, Cuba, and many other countries. She attended Bethel Church in Crown Point, In.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Janice will be held at a future date.
You are gone and will be missed but thank you for all the soft, sweet things you left behind and for the difference you made in the world. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/janice-jan-higgins-nee-russell/article_e41aeeb2-2938-53ab-a26c-1cee11c6be1b.html | 2022-08-23T05:56:44 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/janice-jan-higgins-nee-russell/article_e41aeeb2-2938-53ab-a26c-1cee11c6be1b.html |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND AND OUR FATHER ON YOUR 33RD ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN.
Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Love Always, Your Wife Ana, Son Jose and Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND AND OUR FATHER ON YOUR 33RD ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN.
Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Love Always, Your Wife Ana, Son Jose and Family
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HOUSTON, TX - Marian A. Leets, age 93, of Houston, TX and formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Marian is survived by her children: David (Karen) Leets of Downers Grove, IL and Diane (Anthony) Zuccarini of Houston, TX; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Sharon (James) Whitinghill; sister-in-law: Norma Anderson; and special nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Family and friends gathered at REES FUNERAL HOME, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd, Hobart on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. A funeral service followed visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Charles Strietelmeier officiating. At Rest, Chesterton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marian's name may be made to the Clarewood House Charitable Trust: 7400 Clarewood Dr, Houston, TX 77036. In the memo line, please write "Leets Memorial".
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ST JOSEPH, Minn. — When life lays heavy upon one's shoulders, there's something about the morning.
“Things that you worry about all day — the day before or something — in the morning, they seem a lot smaller,” Liz Fiedler says as she snips stems in her flower garden with the sun cresting the horizon behind her.
The past two years, Liz has experienced both the weight of loss and the light that makes it bearable.
“Josh was, I always say, he was the how to my wow,” Liz says.
Liz's husband Josh welcomed her to the farm near St. Joseph on which Josh had grown up milking cows, the fifth generation of his family to do so.
“The summer he was 36, we bought it and moved out here,” Liz says.
As Josh grew his career in ag lending, Liz earned her doctorate as a nurse practitioner.
Joined by their new daughter, Vidalia, the couple envisioned a hobby farm selling flowers and canned goods — a place of their own, they named Sunny Mary Meadow, after Josh's late mother.
Two years ago, Liz had finished her first season in their first flower garden when their well-laid plans were uprooted.
Liz was at work, her husband home alone, when Josh collapsed while running on a treadmill.
He was 39 years old.
“Sudden cardiac arrest,” Liz says. “We were married for six-and-a-half years when he passed away.”
Fit, and in seemingly in perfect health, Josh had breezed through a physical the day before he died.
One day after Josh’s funeral, Liz learned she was pregnant with their second child.
Her mother suggested that continuing the flower business might be too much.
“And I just remember looking at her, and I was like, ‘Don't take away one of the things that still makes me happy,’” Liz says.
Let's just say, two summers later, good things are growing.
“So, this is Davie,” Liz says, introducing the 1-year-old daughter in her arms.
Davie’s 4-year-old sister pokes her head around her mother’s left leg.
“And this is Vidalia,” Liz says.
Count Vidalia and Davie among the reminders of Josh sprinkled around the farm.
The windchimes near the barn, with Josh’s name, inscribed on a metal plate, dancing beneath.
The last of the salsa Josh canned on a shelf in the shop.
And his college flag on a pole in the front yard.
“He loved St. John's University,” Liz says. “He was the Johnniest of Johnnies.”
But approaching two years since Josh's death, there are also signs that Liz, at 33, is making the old dairy farm her own.
Bright, floral, murals decorate white farm sheds, including a new painting in the works by local artist Lindsay Herdering.
“These murals reflect her personality. She's colorful and vibrant,” Lindsay says as she paints a Sunny Mary Meadow welcome on a bright yellow background.
The new farmhouse Liz and Josh had started planning together is now under construction.
One cut flower garden has grown to three.
Evenings, Liz teaches classes in flower arrangement.
She's written a children's book about grief titled, "When Flowers Bloom."
And all summer long, customers arrive to pick up the hundreds of bouquets she assembles in the farm's old butcher shop.
“You have a choice, and move forward is kind of what I've chosen,” Liz says.
Back in the garden, Liz offers her daughters beginning lessons in floriculture.
“It's called snow on the mountain,” Liz says, pointing to some white-tipped leaves.
Struck by the plant’s name, Vidalia giggles.
“I know, isn't that silly?” Liz says, cradling Davie in her right arm.
“They’re the sixth generation,” Liz says proudly.
She believes Josh would be proud too.
“This is what he wanted for us; I know it is,” Liz says.
One day, she wants Vidalia and Davie to have the opportunity raise their families on the 134-year-old farm too.
“I'm just the keeper of the flame for now – want to keep it burning,” Liz says.
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Garbage rates in Salem going up in 2023 after council vote
The cost of trash service throughout Salem will get more expensive starting Jan. 1 following a Salem City Council vote Monday night.
Council voted unanimously for an 8.48% increase in Marion County for roll cart services and a 10.54% increase in Polk County for roll cart services.
The increase means most residential customers in Marion County will see an annual increase of approximately $32.40, or about $2.70 a month. Polk County customers will see an annual increase of $33, or $2.27 a month.
When the increase takes effect Jan. 1, the Marion County portion of Salem will have the second highest rate among a comparison of Oregon cities, second only to Gresham. Similarly-sized Eugene has a monthly rate of $24.65 while Salem-Marion County has a rate of $34.75 and Salem-Polk County has a rate of $29.05.
The increase was made at the behest of the Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association, a body comprised of the six solid waste management haulers serving residents and businesses in Salem. Haulers cited inflation, increased labor costs and difficulties in the recycling market as the reasons for a price hike.
Garbage discount offered to some customers
The increase will be paired with the addition of service every other week and an increase in the discount on trash service provided to senior and disabled low-income customers from 10% to 20%.
The monthly rate for every-other-week service for a 20-gallon container would be $22.10 in Marion County and $17.35 in Polk County starting Jan. 1. The service was added following multiple requests from community members wanting to reduce their costs and cut their carbon footprint.
The 20% discount is offered as part of the city's Utility Rate Relief Program through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency and is available to residential customers who are 60 years and older or disabled, are the named customer on their account and have a household income at or below 60% of the state median income.
City officials said they regulate rates to simulate competition and avoid monopolistic pricing.
The council voted following a public hearing.
Residents expressed frustration during written and public testimony about the existing level of service and cost of trash service.
"The garbage rate proposal for 2023 will create a hardship for larger low-income households that will see their garbage rates go up 8.48 -10.54% next year," said resident Jim Scheppke in his written testimony. "Small families and single persons will probably be able to avoid the increase by switching to 20-gallon EOW service, but this opportunity is not being afforded to larger families."
Resident Susann Kaltwasser said more needed to be done to adapt policies to reduce the amount of waste created by Salem residents.
"Salem is one of the highest generators of waste in Oregon," she said. "Not sure why Salem is so bad, but it is clear that we can and must do better. A variety of issues in the world are growing that will require that we all think harder about adopting new ways of living. Our landfills are eventually going to be full."
Some wondered why every-other-week service was not offered to larger containers for bigger households.
The unanimous vote was followed by another motion by councilor Linda Nishioka to direct staff to examine ways to focus on equity, combating climate change and recycling when setting policy of garbage rules and rates.
The motion also passed unanimously.
Councilor Chris Hoy said he wanted more to be done to increase awareness of the discount available to seniors and residents with disabilities.
He also pointed out that the council does not control the cost of fuel, recycling and inflation, it can only set the rate, which needed to be increased to keep the haulers profitable and in business.
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NOGALES, Ariz. — In two separate drug busts, Customs and Border Protection officers in Nogales seized about 265,000 multi-colored fentanyl pills from those trying to enter Arizona.
"This is concerning," says CBP Director for the Port of Nogales Michael Humphries about the new trend his officers are seeing. In the middle of August, in back-to-back consecutive days, Director Humphries says it was a vehicle trying to enter the port of Nogales that had 250,000 rainbow-colored fentanyl pills.
The other bust involved someone entering on foot. Humphries said they found about 15,000 fentanyl pills strapped to their leg.
What makes Humphries worried about this new trend is who those manufacturing these pills are trying to target. "It looks like candy," Humphries says. "There's a purpose for it, you know. Could it be that they're trying to target children?"
He also is concerned that if a user who is also a parent obtained one of these candy-colored pills, a young child would not be able to tell the difference. Humphries says, "A kid comes by all, 'Mommy's got candy,' you know, there could be serious consequences."
It's the latest in the ongoing battle against fentanyl at the border. U.S. Customs and border protection data shows since 2019, fentanyl busts have tripled at Arizona's eight ports of entry. Going from about 800 pounds to just more than 2,600 pounds so far this year.
Humphries says, "We're seeing bigger, bigger seizures here lately." In one scenario, he says officers seized more than a million fentanyl pills at the Nogales Port of Entry.
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WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Authorities on Monday identified three people killed along with a dog when two small planes collided while trying to land last week at a rural Northern California airport.
Two pilots and a passenger died in the collision Thursday afternoon at Watsonville Municipal Airport, east of Santa Cruz, authorities said.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified them as Carl Kruppa, 75, of Winton, California; Nannette Plett-Kruppa, 67, also of Winton; and Stuart Camenson, 32, of Santa Cruz.
Officials did not say which of the victims were pilots and who was the passenger.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration.
There were two people and a dog aboard a twin-engine Cessna 340 and only the pilot aboard a single-engine Cessna 152 during the crash, NTSB investigator Fabian Salazar said last week.
A preliminary report on the fatal collision from the NTSB is expected in about two weeks, Salazar said.
Watsonville, an agricultural town near Monterey Bay, is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
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ST JOSEPH, Minn. — When life lays heavy upon one's shoulders, there's something about the morning.
“Things that you worry about all day — the day before or something — in the morning, they seem a lot smaller,” Liz Fiedler says as she snips stems in her flower garden with the sun cresting the horizon behind her.
The past two years, Liz has experienced both the weight of loss and the light that makes it bearable.
“Josh was, I always say, he was the how to my wow,” Liz says.
Liz's husband Josh welcomed her to the farm near St. Joseph on which Josh had grown up milking cows, the fifth generation of his family to do so.
“The summer he was 36, we bought it and moved out here,” Liz says.
As Josh grew his career in ag lending, Liz earned her doctorate as a nurse practitioner.
Joined by their new daughter, Vidalia, the couple envisioned a hobby farm selling flowers and canned goods — a place of their own, they named Sunny Mary Meadow, after Josh's late mother.
Two years ago, Liz had finished her first season in their first flower garden when their well-laid plans were uprooted.
Liz was at work, her husband home alone, when Josh collapsed while running on a treadmill.
He was 39 years old.
“Sudden cardiac arrest,” Liz says. “We were married for six-and-a-half years when he passed away.”
Fit, and in seemingly in perfect health, Josh had breezed through a physical the day before he died.
One day after Josh’s funeral, Liz learned she was pregnant with their second child.
Her mother suggested that continuing the flower business might be too much.
“And I just remember looking at her, and I was like, ‘Don't take away one of the things that still makes me happy,’” Liz says.
Let's just say, two summers later, good things are growing.
“So, this is Davie,” Liz says, introducing the 1-year-old daughter in her arms.
Davie’s 4-year-old sister pokes her head around her mother’s left leg.
“And this is Vidalia,” Liz says.
Count Vidalia and Davie among the reminders of Josh sprinkled around the farm.
The windchimes near the barn, with Josh’s name, inscribed on a metal plate, dancing beneath.
The last of the salsa Josh canned on a shelf in the shop.
And his college flag on a pole in the front yard.
“He loved St. John's University,” Liz says. “He was the Johnniest of Johnnies.”
But approaching two years since Josh's death, there are also signs that Liz, at 33, is making the old dairy farm her own.
Bright, floral, murals decorate white farm sheds, including a new painting in the works by local artist Lindsay Herdering.
“These murals reflect her personality. She's colorful and vibrant,” Lindsay says as she paints a Sunny Mary Meadow welcome on a bright yellow background.
The new farmhouse Liz and Josh had started planning together is now under construction.
One cut flower garden has grown to three.
Evenings, Liz teaches classes in flower arrangement.
She's written a children's book about grief titled, "When Flowers Bloom."
And all summer long, customers arrive to pick up the hundreds of bouquets she assembles in the farm's old butcher shop.
“You have a choice, and move forward is kind of what I've chosen,” Liz says.
Back in the garden, Liz offers her daughters beginning lessons in floriculture.
“It's called snow on the mountain,” Liz says, pointing to some white-tipped leaves.
Struck by the plant’s name, Vidalia giggles.
“I know, isn't that silly?” Liz says, cradling Davie in her right arm.
“They’re the sixth generation,” Liz says proudly.
She believes Josh would be proud too.
“This is what he wanted for us; I know it is,” Liz says.
One day, she wants Vidalia and Davie to have the opportunity raise their families on the 134-year-old farm too.
“I'm just the keeper of the flame for now – want to keep it burning,” Liz says.
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GLEN ROSE, Texas — They say everything is bigger in Texas and that includes dinosaur tracks.
Over 113 million years ago, pre-historic dinosaurs roamed what is now the Glen Rose area in Texas and managed to leave fossilized tracks hidden beneath the Paluxy River. They were recently re-discovered by workers of the Dinosaur Valley State Park, as shown in videos and images posted to their Facebook page.
"The Paluxy River has pretty much gone dry this drought," said one park worker in a Facebook video post shared on Aug. 17. "What's cool about the river is what you'll find in the river. Sweep a little bit of the dirt and dust away and this is what you'll find... dinosaur tracks."
In the video, the worker points out how many tracks have three large claw marks, commonly belonging to the theropod dinosaur class, he said. This was confirmed in a 2012 study, which also said the river holds tracks from the sauropod class, too.
"These are normally underwater so you don't easily get to see these... well in shallow water, covered in dirt and silt," he said.
The park also shared several photos of volunteers cleaning out the long trail of prints as they worked on "dinosaur track mapping," which also consisted of measuring the tracks, the park commented in their posts.
It is likely the tracks were covered up again, however, due to heavy rainfall that passed through the Lone Star State.
"When it starts raining they will fill up with water and mud. Most likely we will not see them like this again for a very long time," the park said.
Dinosaur Valley State Park is located at 1629 Park Rd 59., Glen Rose, TX 76043, which is about an hour and a half drive northwest of Waco. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento ballet icon Barabara Crockett has died at 101, nearly a month before her 102nd birthday.
According to Deane Dance Center, Crockett was unable to recover after falling and fracturing her hip. She died on Tuesday at 101-years-old.
Crockett founded the Sacramento Ballet, which is the region's leading ballet company, in 1954 alongside her husband Deane Crockett.
"Her contributions to SacBallet’s history, excellence on stage and off, including our training programs, classes and beloved audiences live on through all of us here as well as our Sacramento Ballet alumni both near and far," a statement from Sacramento Ballet says.
Crockett later opened Deane Dance Center, a premier ballet school in Sacramento, in 1994 with her daughter and son-in-law Allyson Deane and Don Schwennesen.
“She was a woman ahead of her time, whose legacy as a mentor and visionary inspires us every day because of her breathtaking artistry, grace and a lifelong commitment to elevate dance and the arts in our region and across the world," Alyssa Paoletti, the board president for the Sacramento Ballet, said.
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SAN DIEGO — Class is back in session and some San Diego college students are gearing up for another busy school year. What they are not prepared for is the amount of college debt that awaits them once they graduate.
“It’s kind of scary because you don’t know if you could fall into debt,” said Ruth Suarez, who is preparing to head to college.
Currently, about 44 million borrowers owe an estimated $1.7 trillion in federal student loan debt, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Between the uncertainty of the federal student loan payment pause, student loan forgiveness and a struggling economy, many college students with debt are worried about what life will look like after graduation.
“They are not paid off yet, and It was a tough decision to have to take them out. I guess it was a necessary evil,” said a faculty member from San Diego State University, who told CBS 8 they have not paid off their student loans.
August 31 is the deadline for the moratorium and many are scrambling to look for options.
If you are one of those people here is what you need to know:
- Education Department’s COVID relief website, including details on the student loan pause.
- The latest program is called Fresh Start to help those who missed loan payments before the pandemic.
- The Education Department released proposed new regulations, the Department may release a proposed new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan soon, just as officials begin implementing the new IDR Account Adjustment, which is designed to advance borrowers’ progress towards student loan forgiveness.
Some experts believe President Joe Biden could announce another extension, but the Biden Administration has not been clear on what the decision will be.
“While I don't have an announcement here today, I can tell you that we are having daily conversations with the White House,” said Miguel Cardona, the U.S. Secretary of Education.
What about loan forgiveness?
The Biden Administration has already canceled $31 billion in student debt and has forgiven debt to those in a public service position like teaching law enforcement.
Except, that still leaves a large portion of borrowers struggling with loans. Economists say the administration needs to focus on the income inequities first.
“The extent of income inequalities is really known by most people,” said Economist Daniel Enemark.
Could forgiving student loan debt make inflation worse?
“When the government stimulates the economy it can contribute to inflation but Some of those fears are overblown,” said Enemark.
The concern that canceling student debt would give borrowers more money to spend and therefore increase inflation may not hold true for many borrowers.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona did say President Joe Biden could make a decision as soon as this week.
In the meantime economists advise that you take finances seriously. If you want tips on how to save, you can go to this link.
There is also an income driven repayment plan for those with a lower income who are unable to pay off their loans under their current plan. The U.S. Department of Education has set up tips on how to get started.
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UVALDE, Texas — With the start to a delayed school year about two weeks away, Uvalde CISD trustees provided another chance Monday night for families to ask questions regarding security and protocol after May's mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
The public-comment portion of the meeting was followed by the school board going into closed session, during which at least some of the private conversation centered around "parent and public grievances" against Superintendent Hal Harrell, according to the public agenda.
For more than three hours behind closed doors, the school board met with people who filed grievances against the school leader. They’re demanding the board take action.
No action was taken on the superintendent or his job. Many of the people who showed up walked out angry. The board did come back with some tasks for superintendent Harrell.
They are asking him to come back to the board with names and organizations that can review administrative practices regarding accountability. They also want him to schedule a board town hall meeting before the start of school to address public concerns.
Each person who filed a compliant made their case to the school board in front of Harrell. We were told he was able to respond and essentially defend himself. If the board had any questions, they got to ask. One-by-one, the four the board called back went behind closed doors and presented their case.
Javier Cazares is the father of Jackie, one of the 19 children killed. He was at the meeting to say Harrell should resign already.
Adam Martinez filed a grievance. We spoke to him just minutes after the meeting wrapped up.
"What kind of accountability is being done right now?" he asked. "Every time we have these meetings, you see the parents. These are parents that lost loved ones, or parents of children that were injured. You see the pain. You see the frustration. Every time we go without holding someone accountable it causes more pain.”
The more consequential of this week's school board meetings will come Wednesday, which is when a twice-postponed hearing to determine the future of district Police Chief Pete Arredondo is expected to take place. The meeting is expected to be packed with community members and relatives of Robb victims who have spent most of the summer calling for the district to sever ties with Arredondo, who has been blamed for the failed law enforcement response on May 24.
Part of Monday's closed-door session is also earmarked for "attorney consultation," presumably with Arredondo's legal representation ahead of Wednesday. Harrell recommended his firing last month.
Texas DPS identified the chief as the on-scene commander, and he made the decision to treat the situation as a barricaded suspect, not an active shooter. Even as children called 911 from inside the classroom with the shooter, heavily armed law enforcement waited to breach the room for over an hour.
Legally, the district cannot terminate Arredondo's contract without first detailing their reasons for firing him and allowing him to defend himself. He has been largely out of the public eye since May, and has been on unpaid leave from Uvalde CISD since July 22.
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Canton City Council OKs 'first phase' of Health Department renovations
CANTON − Canton City Public Health offices in the Sears Building at 420 Market Ave. N are set to get an upgrade.
City Council on Monday authorized the mayor or public service director to enter a $108,800 contract with Motter & Meadows Architects for the design and construction oversight. Council also will have to approve the resulting design and cost estimate for renovations, which will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
"The most critical need is for good clinic space," Health Commissioner James Adams told council members at a past committee meeting.
Plans include remodeling the building's vacant second floor and moving some first-floor health operations there, according to a memo from Public Service Director John Highman. The city already renovated part of the second floor to provide storage for city departments in the Sears Building.
The planned improvements also include expanding the first-floor nursing clinics and remodeling the entrance to improve security and efficiency. The city health department administered more than 21,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the 12 months before Feb. 17 of this year, according to the memo, but "most of the clinics for this vaccination effort had to be off-site due to constraints of the physical layout of the clinics."
Adams said he expects the process to "move pretty quickly" now that City Council has authorized the contract. The architects were selected through an earlier bid process, and their detailed design will be the "first phase of the project."
"We're just kind of looking at it as a blank slate and letting the architect work with us to figure out a design that's going to work best for the community," Adams said.
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BOISE — A llama’s wool back is so insulating, snow tends to pile up on its back rather than melt.
The fun fact came courtesy of Ken Greger, co-owner of Two Rivers Llamas who showed off Cuzco the llama to Western Idaho Fair-goers Monday afternoon.
Greger, of Kuna, rents his llamas to hunters for packing for use in a large swath of Idaho. In addition to carrying felled game and supplies, they double as game spotters.
“If I see two or three llamas looking at something, I’m checking it out,” Gregor said.
The Western Idaho Fair, which is celebrating its 125th year, opened on Friday and runs through Sunday at Expo Idaho in Garden City. The fair features live performances, youth livestock and animal competitions, and headliners such as Ja Rule and Ashanti (Tuesday), and Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo (Wednesday).
Randy and Sharon Talich, long-time fair visitors, said they frequent the live events that occur throughout the day at the fair.
“I think that’s the best part of the fair,” Sharon said. “They always have some interesting things that are wholesome, you know?”
Loop Rawlins, a western stuntman and America’s Got Talent quarter-finalist, showed off his tricks Monday afternoon, including bull whip cracking — where the crack you hear is actually a mini sonic boom — gun spinning, and fire lasso skills. Viewers ranged from preschoolers to retirees.
Rawlins brought plenty of comedic talent as well, and included young volunteers in his show. At one point, he lassoed a young boy by the ankle as he walked in.
“I got a calf!” he said.
Some of Rawlins’s last tricks included spinning a 75-foot lasso through the air, and spinning and leaping through a burning lasso.
The Axe Women Loggers of Maine also drew a sizable crowd for their live show. Four team members competed against one another in events such as axe-throwing — with real axes, not the hatchets commonly used at axe-throwing parlors — and chopping through logs with axes while balancing on the log itself.
A log-rolling competition consisted of two participants balancing on a log floating in a pool of water, spinning it with their feet and trying to get the other participant to lose their balance.
The team has three shows each day during the fair: 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Alissa Wetherbee said she was inspired to form the group growing up in Maine and cutting wood, and noticing other women competing in fair competitions.
“We just kind of thought it’d be really fun to start traveling and showing people that women are doing it as well,” Wetherbee said. She and her partner and emcee, Mike Wetherbee, generally travel for events from March through November, she said. The team consists of 31 women, and they are able to rotate who goes to different events throughout the year, Alissa Wetherbee said.
Mike Wetherbee told Monday’s 2 p.m. audience that the women are on a campaign to get the word lumberjill added to the dictionary, and are encouraging the use of #lumberjill to draw attention to the issue through social media. The word has been in use for decades, he noted, reflecting women’s participation in the industry and timbersports.
Of the women’s show, fair-goer Kirby Morfitt said, “I’ve never seen anything quite like this.”
Morfitt said she celebrated her birthday at the fair over the weekend.
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BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — One day of auto theft-emphasis patrols in Pierce County resulted in 15 recovered vehicles, six arrests, two recovered firearms and the confiscation of approximately 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills.
On Friday, the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force conducted a multi-agency auto theft emphasis patrol in Pierce County. The agency worked with Tacoma Police, Lakewood Police, Sumner Police, Washington State Patrols and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
"We know since the laws have changed, auto thefts have gone up along with burglaries and armed robberies and take your pick on any one of those crimes, they're using a stolen vehicle to commit that offense," said Public Information Officer for the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Darren Moss.
In Pierce County, Moss said there's been a 110 percent increase in stolen vehicle in the past five years. The department attributes the rise in part to policing laws that prevent law enforcement from pursuing vehicles. Moss said the law is no secret to criminals.
"They're ahead of the game. We've got to be upping our game and figuring new ways to try to combat the new crime wave that we're seeing with stolen vehicles," said Moss.
Stolen vehicles are being used to commit other crimes. During the emphasis patrols, the Auto Task Force highlighted three cases.
A Chevrolet Camaro was stolen during a residential burglary in Parkland. The driver fled and resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody. A stolen Honda CRV sped off after Tacoma Police attempted a traffic stop. The car came to a stop after becoming disabled from driving on train tracks. Officers say the passenger in the car had approximately 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills. The third case involved a Chrysler Town and Country that was stolen during a carjacking in Pierce County. Authorities detained six juveniles, which included the 12-year-old driver who was in possession of a .45 handgun.
A Washington law requires juveniles to talk to an attorney before police can question them. Moss said because of that law, deputies couldn't ask what the kids were doing, but he worries it could be gang-related.
"We have a lot of gang activity that's related to younger kids. A lot of our drive-by shootings and armed robberies, we're seeing young juveniles committing these crimes," said Moss.
The 12-year-old was booked into Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center. The other juveniles were released to their parents. Law enforcement can hold the 12-year-old accountable, but Moss believes there's a bigger question that needs to be asked.
"As a society, as a community, we have to figure out what led one of our 12-year-old kids to do something like this?" said Moss. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pierce-county-task-force-car-theft/281-fd3afb73-c68b-4dba-a17c-dde6da68284a | 2022-08-23T07:11:12 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pierce-county-task-force-car-theft/281-fd3afb73-c68b-4dba-a17c-dde6da68284a |
Bonnie L. Lewerke
May 2, 1940-August 19, 2022
Bonnie L. Lewerke, 82, of Mason City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Friday, August 19, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Friday, August 26, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th St SE, Mason City, with Pastors Sid and Jeni Bohls officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation with viewing will be held Thursday evening, August 25 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City, and will resume one hour prior to Bonnie's service at the church on Friday.
The daughter of Oliver and Myrth (Swingen) Anderson, Bonnie Lou was born on May 2, 1940. She grew up in Woden and attended Woden Crystal Lake High School. Following her high school graduation Bonnie attended Waldorf College in Forest City where she participated in Marching Band as a Baton Twirler.
On August 11, 1962 she was united in marriage to Dick Lewerke in Woden. Together they would be blessed with 47 years of marriage before Dick's passing in 2009.
Their early years were spent in Alaska while Dick served in the Air Force. Bonnie loved living in Alaska and often reminisced fondly of their time there. Eventually the couple moved back to Iowa to be closer to family. For a number of years she worked part time at JC Penny while their children were younger before starting with the Social Security Administration in Mason City.
Bonnie loved time spent with her grandchildren and was always the first in the stands to their sporting events. She was a lifelong animal lover and welcomed many cats and dogs into her home throughout the years.
She was a devoted Christian and longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church. Even after she was unable to attend due to her declining health, she still read her daily devotional and was a fierce prayer warrior for anyone in need.
Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, Kim (Doug) Peterson, Manly, Brian (Jan) Lewerke, Mason City, and Sherry (Dean) Anderson, Mason City; grandchildren, Taylor Peterson, Brianna Lewerke and her fiancé, Kendal Shell, and Branden Lewerke; siblings, Karen (David) Simpson, Eden Prairie, MN, and Jim (Marcy) Anderson, Dell Rapids, SD; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Dick; parents, Oliver and Myrth; and her brother, Larry Anderson.
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Jerome "Jerry" Russell Kelley, 76, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. Arrangements: Sheckler Colonial Chapel.
Beverly M Torgeson, 86, of Mason City, died Monday, August 22, 2022. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Jerome "Jerry" Russell Kelley, 76, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. Arrangements: Sheckler Colonial Chapel.
Beverly M Torgeson, 86, of Mason City, died Monday, August 22, 2022. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home.
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Dorothy G. Huinker
November 27, 1929-August 21, 2022
Dorothy G. Huinker, 92, of Garner passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.
A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church, ALS Research, Gateway Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Dorothy.
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Lowell G. Johnson
April 19, 1941-August 19, 2022
ROCK FALLS-Lowell G. Johnson, 81, of Rock Falls, died on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Old Stone Methodist Church, 1 Jackson St, Rock Falls. Interment will be held in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family of Lowell Johnson. Online
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Thomas L. Fingalsen
November 23, 1940-August 18, 2022
NORA SPRINGS - Thomas L. Fingalsen, 81, of Nora Springs passed away peacefully Thursday, August 18, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, IA.
He will be laid to rest at Park Cemetery in Nora Springs, IA, in a private family committal service.
Memorials may be directed to the Mason City Senior Center, Nora Springs Ambulance Service or the Nora Springs Police Department.
Thomas Lawrence Fingalsen was born November 23, 1940, in Nora Springs, IA the son of Elmer L. and Norma (Schutz) Fingalsen. He attended Nora Springs High School, graduating in 1959. Soon after he began his honorable service in the United States Air Force where he served for over nine years as a jet mechanic in Thailand during the Vietnam war. He had two sons, Bruce and Bryan. Thomas worked for Lehigh Cement Company for 17 years and later Heartland Asphalt as a driver until his retirement in 2001. During his retirement he drove the city bus and was a delivery driver for Cornerstone.
Thomas loved to spend time each December at Lake of the Woods with his brother, Jim, ice fishing and catching up. Each day he looked forward to lunch at the Senior Center and an afternoon stop at Maritz's. Slipping in through the side door at the Northwestern Steakhouse for steak and pasta was always a good time. If you knew Tom, you know he liked things done the right way, Tom's way. His four legged companion, Rusty, was a huge part of his life for many years.
Those surviving are son, Bruce (Jennifer Harres) Fingalsen of Cedar Falls and grandchildren, Kegen (Kaitlyn) and their children, Tatum and Hayden; and Kessa Fingalsen; son, Bryan Fingalsen of Mason City and grandchildren, Will, James, and Andrew; brother, Jim (Nancy) Fingalsen of Mason City; nephew, Shane (Erin) Fingalsen of Manhattan, Kansas and their daughter, Blake (Grant) Suderman of Kansas; niece, the late Stephanie Fingalsen; as well as numerous cousins, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Barak; his grandparents; and faithful companion Rusty.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Veronica's Law was inspired by a girl who was loved by many, Veronica Sanchez.
"We're trying to just keep her memory alive, keep her spirit alive, and we feel she's pushing us in everything we go to do with Veronica, with Veronica Sanchez," said Jennifer Sanchez, Veronica's mom. "I mean, you know, she's still here with us."
Veronica was killed in February. Now her mom and family want to do what they can to make sure no one else has to lose a child like they did.
"Our main objective with Veronica's Law is to get it where parents and guardians take responsibility for their firearms, they lock them up, we don't want another parent to go through the hurt of heartache that we're going through," said Sanchez.
In Texas, parents can receive a misdemeanor if a child uses a gun for a crime. However, it's just a misdemeanor and Sanchez believes there should be more responsibility.
"If you have that gun locked up, whether its in a safe, got a lock on it, whatever the case is, then that kid cannot take that gun and go do a criminal crime," said Sanchez. "But if you do not, and you're not paying attention, and you leave your gun out, and you know your kid has mental problems, or whatever the case is. And you don't take that precaution as a parent, and they go commit a crime, then you can be held responsible for it."
Sanchez says this law isn't about taking away any guns or restricting them.
"Me and my husband, our main objective is not taking guns away, we believe in defending yourself, and your home, and the Second Amendment a million percent, but we have to do something about this," said Sanchez.
All of this to try and prevent a parent from losing their child.
"If we could save one more victim out there from what we're going through, because that's all we can ask for, because nothing is going to bring our child back," said Sanchez. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mom-pushes-to-pass-law-after-daughters-death/513-33daa906-aad1-495b-b1e5-0f8438211101 | 2022-08-23T07:27:22 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mom-pushes-to-pass-law-after-daughters-death/513-33daa906-aad1-495b-b1e5-0f8438211101 |
RUPERT — Altha Seamons, 96, of Rupert passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Rupert 1st Ward Chapel. Visitation for family and Friends will be held for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
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RUPERT — Jay A. Schenk, 76, of Rupert, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home in Rupert. He was born in Rupert, Idaho to Bill and Vera Schenk and joined a brother Glen.
Jay served with the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968 in the artillery division.
Jay loved to travel and saw lots of countryside. His favorite pastime was lottery tickets and Jackpot always made him smile to sit and play poker. He had a love for farms and animals.
Jay is survived by his daughter Brooke (Ray) Garcia, grandson Dakota Matthews, step grandkids Ashley, Austin and great-grandkids Cobain, Atreyu, Sage and Octavia.
A graveside service will be held at the Rupert Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 with Pastor Dan Hendricks officiating. Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jay-a-schenk/article_39268db2-0a61-5565-9723-ab3fe40e5eca.html | 2022-08-23T07:54:03 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jay-a-schenk/article_39268db2-0a61-5565-9723-ab3fe40e5eca.html |
BUHL — Judy Diane Harmon was the fourth daughter born to Ace and Betty Lou (Haney) Harmon on October 28, 1955 in Monterey Park, CA . When Judy was very young, the family moved to Jackpot, NV and Judy attended first grade in the one-room schoolhouse in Contact, NV. When the school was built in Jackpot the next year, Judy and a handful of others were the first students to attend that school. Just before Judy’s 8th grade year, her family moved to Buhl, ID where Judy was later a cheerleader/mascot at Buhl HS.
Coming from a musical family, Judy and her sisters worked up songs with harmonies while doing household chores and liked to surprise their parents with them when they got home from work. The family used car rides back and forth to grandma and grandpa Haney’s house in Buhl to sing together, and Ace was known, on occasion, to show off his little girls’ talents by having them sing in public. These musical roots ran deep and music was a hallmark of her life. For many years she sang in church and was part of the Singing Christmas Tree and the Magic Valley Jubilee.
When Judy was twenty, she met Lyle, who became the love of her life for the next forty-six years. Together they raised a family, traveled, camped, and enjoyed life with one another. Judy was a loving mother to her children, Jenna, Steve, and Matthew as well as her son-in-law, Mike and daughter-in-law, Stacy—always serving, advising, and spending time with them. She adored her four granddaughters, Grace, Allie, Stevie, and Maeve, and they adored her as well. They loved her silly side, her great sense of humor, and her attentiveness to them.
One of the gifts that Judy shared with others was hospitality. Judy loved to host events in her home for family and friends, and her home was often the gathering place for holidays and celebrations. One of her favorite sayings was “Everyone deserves a plate”, and she loved serving people on beautiful dishes around a lovely table. These gatherings were full of laughter, good food, and music.
No doubt, Judy would say that the most important aspect of her life was her faith in Jesus. She was a beautiful woman of God who loved the Lord and others. Her family takes comfort in her faithfulness, believing she is in Heaven with her Savior and her loved ones who passed before her, especially her son, Steve, and her parents.
Judy is survived by her husband, Lyle, her children Jenna (Mike) Bailey, Matthew (Stacy) McClimans, her granddaughters, her sisters Sharyn Poggi, Kris Stone, and Carol Chriswell, her half-sister, Sandee Egbert, as well as many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Services will be Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3:00 at Rosenau’s Funeral Home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/judy-diane-harmon/article_ce19cea0-100c-530c-89ab-0db062ad8f9d.html | 2022-08-23T07:54:09 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/judy-diane-harmon/article_ce19cea0-100c-530c-89ab-0db062ad8f9d.html |
Nov. 26, 1954—Aug. 19, 2022
RUPERT — Robert Deforrest Girten Jr., age 67, died peacefully at his family home in Rupert, Idaho on August 19, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1954, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming to Robert and Barbara (Reed) Girten.
Robert spent the first 12 years of his life growing up a free spirit on and around the Wind River Reservation with his parents and three sisters. In 1966, Robert found himself in Idaho by way of the Indian Placement Program. He was fostered by Rodney and Jean Hansen of Paul, Idaho. Robert graduated from Minico High School in 1973.
In 1976 Robert met the love of his life, Terry Kay Lester and they were married on January 19, 1978. They had two children, Amber, and Robert. Later in Life, Robert was surprised but pleased to discover he had another daughter, Cassandra. Family was Robert’s main passion in life.
Robert is survived by his wife, Terry; daughters Cassandra Mack Tobin (Sean), Amber Girten (Tad), son Robert Girten III (Erica), and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Vida, Nunes and Venita Covarrupias. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Patina Ann Girten, and a niece Miska Whitehawk.
A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Hansen Mortuary in Rupert. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Grace Community Church in Rupert. Burial will take place at the Pleasant View Cemetery following the funeral service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-deforrest-girten-jr/article_30c841fc-10f0-5ed9-81ed-ca8fe5c41d62.html | 2022-08-23T07:54:15 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-deforrest-girten-jr/article_30c841fc-10f0-5ed9-81ed-ca8fe5c41d62.html |
April 29, 2009—Aug. 18, 2022
TWIN FALLS — Wyatt James Ford was born on April 29, 2009 to Kayla Pierpont and James Ford in Twin Falls, Idaho. He passed away at the age of 13 on August 18, 2022 due to unfortunate circumstances. Since the moment he was born, Wyatt always knew how to make an entrance and make you laugh.
Wyatt was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was a very eventful child. He was always creative, sometimes in mischievous ways. Wyatt would always make friends no matter where he went or what he was doing. And he always had a joke to tell.
Wyatt has always been a fun loving child, with so much personality. He loved to rollerblade, legos, building things, camping, being outdoors, skateboarding, music and anime. Wyatt could always make you laugh and you always left with a memory after spending time with him.
Wyatt is survived by his father James (Christina) Ford, mother Kayla Pierpont and step mother Sarah Hilbert. Siblings Michael Ford, Hayden Ford, Bentleigh Pierpont. Step-siblings Amy Hilbert, Brooklyn Harral, Haven Harral, Johnny Harral. Grandparents Mechelle Cross, Jeffery Cross, Joseph Thompson, Cindy Jones, Myron Ulrich, Eddie Jones, Jon and Jenny Ford, Doug and Gigi Hilbert. Great-grandparents Helen McGoffin, Don and Mary Pierpont. Aunts Jessika (Austin) Miller, Rebekka (Cody) Thompson, Ashlyn (Dorin) Thompson, and Autumn (TJ) Felix and Brandee Groo. Uncles Seth Cross, Levi Eggleston, Joel (Jennie) Holt, Caleb (Jessica) Hilbert, Trevor Tucker, Travis (Callie) Tucker, Alex (Lacey) Jones and Rue. He is also survived by many more family and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his Mawmaw Susan Thompson and many Great-grandparents.
There will be a viewing at White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5 pm-7 pm. A Balloon release will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022. Services will be held on Saturday August 27, 2022, starting at 2:00 pm at Full Life Family Church 189 Locust St. N, Twin Falls, ID.
Flowers can be sent to Full Life Family Church and White-Reynold’s Funeral Chapel. Donations can be made to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
If there is anyone you know is suffering from suicidal or self-harm thoughts, please know that there is always someone available at the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 via call or text. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/wyatt-james-ford/article_448df0e1-65cd-539a-9399-4bffe14f0706.html | 2022-08-23T07:54:21 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/wyatt-james-ford/article_448df0e1-65cd-539a-9399-4bffe14f0706.html |
TUPELO • A Tupelo city official has rejected a proposed RV resort amid a flurry of concerns from nearby residents.
Late last week, Tupelo Development Services Director Tanner Newman denied a proposal by Tupelo resident and business owner Jeremie Richardson to build an RV resort within the Southern Heights neighborhood. That decision followed an hour-long public hearing in which 25 residents of Southern Heights spoke against the project.
“The consensus is evident here tonight, and the bottom line is I do not believe this development meets the character of the neighborhood, so this application will be denied,” Newman said after the hearing.
Richardson now has until the end of the workday on Tuesday to appeal Newman’s decision with the city planning committee. As of Monday afternoon, he had not filed an appeal.
Richardson’s proposal, titled Southern Heights RV Resort, includes 34 RV site hookups, a community garden, pickle ball courts and other amenities. The project would be nestled in a 16-acre lot off of Williams Street, just south of Theron Nichols Park.
“I’ve been a resident of this neighborhood for 22 years, and I am proposing an RV Resort be in my backyard,” Richardson said. “On the way here, I saw an RV, a very luxurious model, going south on (Highway) 45. He would be passing our facility. … Those people, we need a place for them to be able to stay in Tupelo to shop, fuel up (and) visit our sites. It would benefit tourism.”
The project is located in a medium-density residential zone in which RV parks are use-by-compatibility. City Planner Jenny Savely noted the meeting was specifically to establish if the project was compatible with the adjacent properties.
There are three conditions for approval in use-by-compatibility: the project must be “in harmony with the area” and “not substantially injurious” to property values, conform to all applicable special requirements and not adversely affect health or public safety.
Newman told the Daily Journal he denied the application because he did not feel the project was in harmony with the neighborhood.
Newman’s decision follows concerns from residents who believe the project isn’t a good fit for the neighborhood. Southern Heights residents expressed a fear of increased crime, safety issues from the added traffic and damage to local streets by an increased volume of large vehicles.
“We are trying to revamp our community, and we don’t want any more commercial business in there,” Southern Heights Neighborhood Association President Charles Moore said. “I thought it would be a disadvantage to our residents that currently live there, that would not bring up our property values and if we did allow it to come in. ... If you sold the property, and it brought more homes in, and it helped to raise our property values, I would give you 150%, but other than that, my statement is ‘no.’”
Ward 7 Councilwoman Rosie Jones also spoke against the proposal during the public hearing.
“These beautiful amenities are not for us. We can’t use them,” she said.
Of the 25 speakers, one was in favor. Southern Heights resident Randel Little said he saw no problem with the project. Of the dissenting residents, all said they supported the idea but believed it would be better suited closer to major highways or by a natural feature such as a lake or river.
When given a chance to respond, Richardson said he believes the residents’ concerns about the increase in crime and damage to roadways were unfounded.
Richardson said he believes Newman’s decision to be “unfair and unjust.”
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At least two people were killed and several others were wounded in an apparent 'mass casualty stabbing' Monday evening in York County.
According to NBC's affiliate WGAL-TV, the attack happened Monday shortly after 7 p.m. in the first block of Firebox Court in Hopewell Township.
Ted Czech with York County Emergency Services said the attack left at least two individuals dead and several injured.
This story is developing. Check back for updates. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/stabbing-rampage-in-york-county-leaves-at-least-2-dead-several-injured/3342458/ | 2022-08-23T09:19:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/stabbing-rampage-in-york-county-leaves-at-least-2-dead-several-injured/3342458/ |
Marshall Walton starts up a lift as he and other Cardinal Construction employees work on a Wartburg College campus project last week in Waverly.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Les Adams puts down tape on wall edges as he and other Cardinal Construction employees work on a Wartburg College campus project last week in Waverly.
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Grant Hancox drills a hole in a bathroom as he and other Cardinal Construction employees work on a Wartburg College campus project last week in Waverly.
WATERLOO — Cardinal Construction is taking a proactive approach to a shortage of carpenters in the industry.
The company is building its own.
The Waterloo-based construction business recently registered to participate in the National Apprenticeship Program through the U.S. Labor Department and facilitated by Iowa Workforce Development.
“The skilled labor shortage is an issue in a lot of industries, but it’s a particular problem in construction. An apprentice program will provide an avenue for people interested in training to become carpenters while being paid to do it,” said Katy Susong, Cardinal Construction CEO and president.
The company is already working with the Waterloo Career Center and Cedar Falls High School’s Center for Advanced Professional Studies to encourage young people to look at construction careers.
Apprenticeships are a more direct approach, Susong said. “This gives someone a tangible next step.”
Carpenters are indispensable in construction, performing a wide range of jobs from framing to finish work. As older craftspeople retire from the trades, fewer people are stepping up to fill those positions.
An apprenticeship provides an avenue for employers like Cardinal to train their future workforce.
“At Cardinal, it’s incredibly rewarding to be part of building this community. It certainly helps to have programs like this and CAPs and the Waterloo Career Center, so people can experience first-hand how cool it is to be part of construction,” said Susong.
The carpentry apprenticeship takes two years to complete with 4,800 hours of on-the-job training and 440 hours of related instruction.
Potential apprentices must be over age 18. The program is inclusive and is open to anyone who has an interest in construction, but perhaps no formal or prior experience, as well as individuals who want to make a career change.
Apprentices get paid to learn by job shadowing and working alongside Cardinal’s experienced craftspeople.
“They will always have a direct supervisor overseeing the work they put in,” Susong said. “It’s really a robust program as far as what they have to accomplish in the field to be considered a registered apprentice. They are considered a member of our team.”
In addition, classroom and self-paced online instruction is required. “On the classroom side, it will cover topics such as how buildings are constructed, carpentry techniques and on-the-job safety,” said Angie Joerger, Cardinal’s human resource manager.
The online component will be facilitated by AxisU, a company that creates online curriculum for training skilled tradespeople.
Joerger said registering for the National Apprenticeship Program took “a bit of time to accomplish. We met with Christian Gray at AxisU and Iowa Workforce Development to help us with the application process.
An apprenticeship requires commitment and dedication, Susong said. “When they come out of the program, they’ll have gained great skills and see an increase in their compensation.”
'Small family farms are nearly extinct, and a lot of us have shared experiences that draw us closer to those roots. We need to share our stories of faith, family and life on the farm.'
Grant Hancox drills a hole in a bathroom as he and other Cardinal Construction employees work on a Wartburg College campus project last week in Waverly.
Employees of Cardinal Construction work on a project at Wartburg College in Waverly last week. The Waterloo company is participating in the National Apprenticeship Program through the U.S. Labor Department. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cardinal-construction-building-its-own-carpenters-through-new-apprenticeship-program/article_31598b44-8268-51b8-832f-4157cbf657bc.html | 2022-08-23T09:25:41 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cardinal-construction-building-its-own-carpenters-through-new-apprenticeship-program/article_31598b44-8268-51b8-832f-4157cbf657bc.html |
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Former Midland Mayor Jerry Morales will run for his old seat.
Morales filed on the last day a candidate could file for the Nov. 8 ballot. His entry into the race brings the list of candidates to three – Morales, Councilwoman Lori Blong and Robert Allen Dickson.
“I’m thankful and grateful for the support and the encouragement to put my name in this race,” Morales told the Reporter-Telegram on Monday. “They would like to see some leadership, communication and transparency. Those were things that I focused on under my leadership.”
Morales was mayor for two terms, the last ending in 2019. Morales’ businesses include Casita Gerardo’s and Mulberry Café. Morales lost in 2019 to current Mayor Patrick Payton, who said earlier this week that he would not seek another term.
The city ballot is locked with three candidates in the mayoral race, two candidates running for District 4 (generally west Midland) and Jack Ladd Jr., the lone candidate to file for District 3 (generally central Midland).
The Midland County Elections Office reported that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 11. Two weeks of early voting will start on Oct. 24, and the deadline to submit an application for ballot by mail is Oct. 28. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Morales-filing-highlights-final-city-election-17390264.php | 2022-08-23T09:29:23 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Morales-filing-highlights-final-city-election-17390264.php |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — If you live in the Keystone State, you may know that Pennsylvania is passionate about its wrestling.
This passion exists not only in high school and college, but even afterwards, as student-athletes often take their talents from the mats to the cage, and utilize similar skills in mixed martial arts (MMA).
In this week’s segment of MMA in Central Pa., we spoke with two pro fighters from the area. They gave us insight into how wrestlers are becoming dominant in the MMA scene.
"What we're trying to do is help everyone reach their goals. Whether they want to lose some weight or if they want to eventually get into the cage or if they want to become a state qualifying, state champion in wrestling," explained Ben Moser, owner of Moser's Mat Club in Lebanon. He’s been wrestling since he was a child and fell in love with MMA in 2008. About a year later, Moser had his first amateur fight.
"After wrestling, after high school, unless you're going to college, there's not really anymore for you left. So, a lot of wrestlers do make a transition to MMA, just because they want to stay competitive, they want to keep training," Moser said.
He explained that former wrestlers in the region have become more attracted to MMA, especially if they've had success on the high school or college mats, which, in Pennsylvania, is not an easy task.
"Wrestlers make a good transition to mixed martial arts because of how fast-paced they are, how conditioned they are, and how dominant some of us are, especially from this area," Moser said.
"Pennsylvania, New Jersey, we have a really big hotbed for wrestlers, dominant wrestlers. And when they make the transition into the cage, they control the pace of the fight, they control where the fight goes.”
If you're just a fan of traditional wrestling, there’s a natural transition to enjoying the tactics of an MMA fight, as well.
Similar techniques and styles apply directly to martial arts and have fared well for wrestlers, especially on the biggest of stages.
NCAA champion Bo Nickal is a name that many might be familiar with, as he dominated at Penn State for years, taking home three NCAA national championships.
In his professional MMA debut earlier this year, Nickal won by knockout. Soon after, he won another pro fight by submission in Dana White's Contender series. Next month, Nickal will have another shot to secure a UFC contract and add another chapter to his legacy.
"So many wrestlers have just turned into power punchers because they realize, 'well, I don't need to wrestle, I can just knock people out.' And that comes from that explosive distance covering that you get especially in American style, which is very athletic-based wrestling," explained Lancaster native and UFC Middleweight, Dustin Stoltzfus.
In July, Stoltzfus made waves in the UFC after a grappling-heavy, decision win over Dwight Grant.
Stoltzfus didn't wrestle for very long, mostly playing football at Lampeter Strasburg, and then taking up karate later on.
When he tried out jiu-jitsu while in college at Middle Tennessee State, Stoltzfus found that even with limited wrestling experience, he had a good base.
"Even in the comparisons between jiu-jitsu and wrestling, if at least you have a little bit of knowledge with jiu-jitsu, then I would take wrestling over jiu-jitsu," Stoltzfus explained.
He also believes wrestlers and grapplers in Pennsylvania have the ideal background to make it in MMA, especially when it comes to technique.
"Instead of trying to pin someone’s shoulders on the mat, you sort of switch between shoulders and hips, you need to control the hips a lot more. A wrestler who knows what a choke is, knows what an armbar is, knows what a leg lock is, and just doesn't want you to get that, is super hard to submit, and even harder to sweep," Stoltzfus explained.
While MMA continues to grow throughout the region, it's attracting plenty of younger athletes.
Stoltzfus admits there's some luck involved if a young wrestler wants to make it to the UFC, but, like wrestling, if an athlete surrounds themselves with a good team and continues to challenge themselves, there's an avenue for success.
Stoltzfus has his next fight on September 3rd in Paris for the UFC, and that can be seen on ESPN Plus. Ben Moser will be fighting here in Central Pa. on October 29th, headlining his 3rd pro fight at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Doors for "Art of War Cage Fighting 26” open at 6 P.M., and the event starts an hour later at 7 P.M.
Next week on MMA in Central Pa., we speak to the head muay thai instructor at York MMA about how the discipline can give the apparently violent act of striking into a tool to improve health and mental toughness, in and outside of the cage. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/former-wrestlers-mixed-martial-arts-in-central-pennsylvania/521-9b845f94-afe9-4703-8405-6cd33378cda5 | 2022-08-23T10:13:52 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/former-wrestlers-mixed-martial-arts-in-central-pennsylvania/521-9b845f94-afe9-4703-8405-6cd33378cda5 |
Police on Long Island found a man beaten and held hostage in the back of a pickup truck in what they believe was an attempted abduction and possible murder plot from the notorious MS-13 gang.
The twisted plot was foiled by Nassau County police on the night of Aug. 20, when detectives patrolling in Jericho noticed something odd about a truck, which later led to the pursuit and arrest. According to police, a 48-year-old man was lured to the Edgewood Motel with the promise of sex, but that quickly changed after he arrived.
"When he got inside the hotel with the young lady, she let the two bad guys in," said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.
The man was allegedly beaten and robbed inside the room, before the attackers threw him into his truck. His assailants drove him to a nearby Chase Bank, where police said he was forced to withdraw $1,000.
As that was happening, detectives who were on a separate investigation spotted the truck as it left the motel parking lot — and it appears just in time, too. Court papers showed that the three attackers then began driving the victim to "an unknown destination" where they "intended to kill him because he had no money and he had seen their faces."
Commissioner Ryder said that "four individuals were in the car, on seemed to be in distress and struggling. They (the officers) followed that car for a short distance and they conducted their car stop."
It was during that stop when police said 19-year-old Tylor Salmeron tried to run, dropping a machete in the process. He and 23-year-old Yonathan Hernandez were both arrested, as was a 16-year-old friend of theirs.
Ryder credited good policework for the arrest.
"Our cops are placing themselves a these locations, they're taking observations," the commissioner said.
Police said there could be other victims, but it's difficult to know because most people wouldn't want to come forward. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-police-bust-alleged-attempted-ms-13-kidnapping-and-possible-murder-plot/3834717/ | 2022-08-23T10:14:50 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-police-bust-alleged-attempted-ms-13-kidnapping-and-possible-murder-plot/3834717/ |
With 3 weeks to go before the start of the school year, it's still not known what the first day of school will look for kids in the largest district in America.
New York City's public schools are facing more than $400 million in cuts. On Monday, frustrated parents joined others in a council hearing to talk about DOE massive funding gap.
"You’re asking them to do more with less, it’s immoral, it’s wrong!" said one angry parent.
That hearing was before the same City Council that originally agreed to slash the budget, but is now backtracking, pushing to restore the cash.
"Hopefully the mayor and chancellor joins to make sure the schools are ready to meet the needs of students in September," said Brooklyn City Councilwoman Rita Joseph
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks are facing a tremendous amount of pressure. Early on, both said the cuts were needed to deal with shifting and declining enrollment. But now, the issue has grown more complicated, with a judge now involved after some parents and teachers sued.
The judge ruled the city's Department of Education must come up with a new budget.
"Our children are going to receive the quality education they deserve," Adams said.
According to the comptroller, the cuts impact 77 percent of city schools. Each school is facing an average loss of $402,000, and some stand to lose more than $1 million.
Leaders say those loses will translate into larger class sizes, fewer arts programs and getting rid of key staffers like guidance counselors.
"We need to provide teachers with the tools they need to support everyone," said teacher Dedra Levy.
Several people who testified at Monday's hearing urged the city to use unused federal stimulus dollars from 2021 and 2022 to fill the void.
“Where is all the money. What’s going on with it?" asked UFT President Michael Mulgrew.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander said that "even at this late hour this is the right thing to do." Lander added that if City Hall adopts the plan to use the stimulus money, it still leaves nearly $3.87 billion in stimulus funds to use elsewhere.
For his part, Adams said that he’ll follow what the courts decide — leaving parents uneasy.
"If we continue with this budget, class size is going to balloon," said one teacher. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-school-funding-fight-public-classrooms-still-facing-more-than-400m-in-cuts/3834741/ | 2022-08-23T10:14:56 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-school-funding-fight-public-classrooms-still-facing-more-than-400m-in-cuts/3834741/ |
New York will soon be changing the way in which the monkeypox vaccine will be given out, in order to help avoid a shortage of doses.
The shot will now be administered between the layers of skin, called interdermal, rather than below the skin or subcutaneous. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new dose strategy, saying it provides the same level of protection.
The difference from this new method and the former one, is that instead of using one dose per vial, five shots can be given out with that one vial. That means a great number of doses will be available to New Yorkers.
Last week, officials recorded the state's first known case of monkeypox in a person under 18, data showed. According to a breakdown of probable and confirmed cases, the state reported the virus was detected in a child or teen outside of New York City. That report didn't provide further specifics on where in the state the case is, but as of last week the lion's share of positives are in the downstate region.
Also outside NYC, monkeypox has been detected in two women, in additional to the 16 positives cases reported in women in the city. Another 48 transgender or nonbinary people tested for monkeypox in the city, as well as 14 people with unknown gender identities.
NYC accounts for 25% of America's largest-ever monkeypox outbreak and nearly half of the cases are in Manhattan. That borough is reporting more than double the cases (1,104) of the next closest borough (Brooklyn, 576), and accounts for 44% of New York City's monkeypox outbreak.
The number of Black and Latino people infected account for roughly 56% of citywide positives. Both of those groups, however, have only received 35% of inoculations, far outpaced by white New Yorkers who make up nearly half of all those given the vaccine.
That said, men still make up 97% of the NYC cases where gender is known, and among those who disclosed their sexuality, 66% identified as LGBTQ+. Almost 100 cases have been reported in New Yorkers who identity as straight.
A citywide public health emergency over the still-spreading disease took effect earlier this month, a day after Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration issued both state and public health emergency orders for monkeypox.
How to Prevent Monkeypox
The New York State Department of Health listed steps people should take in order to help prevent the spread of monkeypox:
• Ask sexual partners whether they have a rash or other symptoms consistent with monkeypox.
• Avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a rash or other monkeypox-related symptoms.
• Contact a healthcare provider following exposure or symptoms, and check with your local county health department about vaccine eligibility.
• New Yorkers who receive the JYNNEOS vaccine should receive both doses, given four weeks apart, and stay vigilant until fully vaccinated, two weeks following the second dose.
• If you or your healthcare provider suspect you may have monkeypox, isolate at home. If you can, stay in a separate area from other family members and pets.
• Follow reputable sources of health information, including NYSDOH, CDC, and your local county health department. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/there-are-changes-coming-to-nys-monkeypox-vaccination-method-what-to-know/3834742/ | 2022-08-23T10:15:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/there-are-changes-coming-to-nys-monkeypox-vaccination-method-what-to-know/3834742/ |
The culture has been established.
When Mike Forest took over the Oakcrest High School football program last year, he wanted to bring a special brand of football to the Mays Landing school. Forest wants the Falcons to be known for playing great football. That competitive level is coming back, the coach said.
“I believe this year the people will see that,” Forest added.
When a new coach is hired, a program typically takes about a year to adjust to the changes, Forest said. Last season, Oakcrest finished 3-7, but there was a lot that happened behind the scenes. This season, the second-year head coach already has noticed the culture and style he wants is coming to fruition.
Forest said he learned a lot last season, too. He has learned to develop players better and what it means to run an entire program instead of just a particular position. His time management also has improved, Forest said.
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And everyone got closer as a team.
“A lot of men becoming men. A lot of coaches becoming better coaches,” Forest said about how the program has changed from the start of last season to now. “Just learning each other. The culture is here now. I am no longer trying to build. People are either coming in and buying in to what we are doing or not.”
Now, it is time to execute.
Two of Oakcrest’s biggest strengths are its offensive and defensive lines, Forest said. Two-way linemen Zahir Davis, Terrance Moore and Cliff Deitelbaum as well as defensive linemen Nasir Regley, Sean Torres and Jaquan Johnson are some of the key players in that group.
Aldrich Doe and Zicri Forest (wide receivers and defensive backs), Asad Hunt (wide receiver, running back and defensive back), Romello Gardner (outside linebacker) and Micah Whitehead (outside linebacker and defensive back) are other players to watch.
Doe has about four NCAA Division I offers.
“It is looking great,” Forest said. “It is Year 2. We have a lot of players returning. We have been having some great practices this offseason. We feel, as a coaching staff, really good how we will perform on the field this year.”
About five returning players were starters in 2021. The rest still had playing time but not as much. However, those players are still expected to make an impact. That group includes transfer and defensive end Victor Irizarry, who played at Pleasantville last season, quarterback Marcus Lee, running back Lawrence Bennett and more.
Lee is a newcomer from the junior varsity squad who is progressing.
“The vibe is very high,” Forest said. “The energy is very high. Positive energy everywhere. We are so excited as coaches. The players are excited. The energy at practice has been through the roof. We can’t wait to get started. We are ready to go.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/culture-has-arrived-at-oakcrest-now-time-to-execute/article_00c30a8c-0223-11ed-9fe7-a3b0c4ca59e7.html | 2022-08-23T10:29:58 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/culture-has-arrived-at-oakcrest-now-time-to-execute/article_00c30a8c-0223-11ed-9fe7-a3b0c4ca59e7.html |
Ocean City High School alumnae Faith and Hope Slimmer made key contributions to the College of Charleston’s season-opening women’s soccer win Thursday.
Faith Slimmer assisted on the team’s two first-half goals and scored in the 61st minute of a 3-0 win over Alabama A&M. Hope Slimmer assisted on her older sister’s second-half goal.
Faith is a sophomore, and Hope is a freshman.
Faith, a 2021 Ocean City grad, left high school as the Red Raiders’ all-time leader in goals (100) and assists (65). She was the 2019 Press Player of the Year after leading the Red Raiders to its first state Group III championship.
Hope broke her sister’s Ocean City career assists record last fall with 80, and Summer Reimet, now a Monmouth freshman, broke Faith’s goals record (131). Hope Slimmer and Reimet were the 2021 Press Girls Soccer Players of the Year.
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Delaney Lappin (Ocean City) scored in the sixth minute of Drexel’s 3-1 win over Loyola Maryland.
Sianni Magruder (Egg Harbor Township) played all 90 minutes on defense in the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s 4-0 win over Long Island.
Christine Napoli (Mainland Regional) had an assist in St. Bonaventure’s 2-2 tie with Marist.
Dakota Fiedler (Lacey Township) scored three times in Charleston Southern’s 9-0 win over Brewton-Parker. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/slimmer-sisters-lead-charleston-to-season-opening-win-college-notebook/article_0b4d8b1c-2195-11ed-81de-ff3af53dc6ef.html | 2022-08-23T10:30:00 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/slimmer-sisters-lead-charleston-to-season-opening-win-college-notebook/article_0b4d8b1c-2195-11ed-81de-ff3af53dc6ef.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Tampa Tuesday to mark the recent $12.6 million in federal funding awarded to Port Tampa Bay.
Buttigieg's visit to Tampa kicks off the start of his six-state tour as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Building a Better America Tour, a release stated.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, along with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson and other elected leaders will be at Port Tampa Bay to celebrate the $12.6 million in RAISE funding, which is part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a release from the mayor's office explained.
Buttigieg is expected to speak at Port Tampa Bay around 10:30 a.m. He will also be joined by U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg, a release stated.
Earlier this month, Rep. Castor announced the $12.6 million grant would help fuel what she called "the economic engine that keeps everything running" — Port Tampa Bay.
The federal infrastructure grant will support the port's operations at the newly expanded Big Bend Channel.
The funding will be used to create another berth at the city's satellite facility Port Redwing, Anderson explained at the time. This new docking area will allow a third ship to be worked on concurrently, making the port more efficient at serving large vessels.
According to a release from Buttigieg's team, the federal funding will help create 800 full-time jobs at Port Tampa Bay.
The Port Tampa Bay project is one of five RAISE grants awarded to Florida. A $20 million grant will help fund energy efficiency upgrades and service expansion at the Clearwater Transit Center. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pete-buttigieg-port-tampa-bay-raise-grant-building-a-better-america-tour/67-8731ed4b-1ce1-4fbd-9f8f-940839f393da | 2022-08-23T10:42:51 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pete-buttigieg-port-tampa-bay-raise-grant-building-a-better-america-tour/67-8731ed4b-1ce1-4fbd-9f8f-940839f393da |
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An 18-year-old boy was taken into custody after being treated at Temple Hospital for gunshot wounds he sustained while riding in a stolen car Tuesday around midnight in North Philadelphia.
Police said the 18-year-old was shot once in the upper back near 22nd and Oxford Street while driving a stolen Nissan Rogue.
During the investigation, police said the car, which had been reported stolen in July, was struck at least two times by gunfire.
Police also arrested a 21-year-old passenger, who they say was carrying a semiautomatic handgun and a backpack with a large amount of drugs.
The 18-year-old was transported to Temple Hospital in stable condition.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/teenager-shot-while-driving-around-in-stolen-car-police-say/3342480/ | 2022-08-23T10:51:41 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/teenager-shot-while-driving-around-in-stolen-car-police-say/3342480/ |
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INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a teenager was injured in a shooting on Indianapolis' northwest side early Tuesday morning.
IMPD officers responded to an apartment complex in the 5300 block of Winterberry Drive, near Moller Road and West 56th Street, around 6 a.m. on Aug. 23 for a report of a person shot.
Police found a teenage victim with apparent an gunshot wound(s) who was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to police.
At the time of publishing, IMPD had not provided information on the circumstances of the shooting.
Anyone with information on the shooting can contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
This is a breaking story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/impd-teen-injured-in-shooting-on-northwest-side/531-0689877c-d974-4bc7-ad34-aed6859a30d7 | 2022-08-23T10:54:36 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/impd-teen-injured-in-shooting-on-northwest-side/531-0689877c-d974-4bc7-ad34-aed6859a30d7 |
WATERLOO — One person has been arrested after a Waterloo home was shot up, injuring a person inside.
Waterloo police arrested Mario Ronrico Smith, 23, on charges of willful injury causing bodily injury, intimidation with a weapon and felon in possession of a firearm.
Witnesses said four people in masks and dark clothing opened fire on a home at 121 Dawson St. around 3:50 p.m. on Sunday.
Armand Rollins was struck in the foot. His injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.
A white sport utility vehicle was seen leaving the area following the shooting. Investigators tracked the vehicle to Smith, according to court records.
Officers found the vehicle parked at 556 Riehl St. and Smith was found with an empty holster. Police searched the area and found three guns hidden under a metal shed at the address.
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Smith is prohibited from handling firearms because of a prior felony conviction, police said. He was released from federal prison in June 2022 for a 2018 firearm charge, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
Rollins was acquitted of murder charges in a 2016 drive-by shooting that claimed the life of Otavious Brown on Logan Avenue. Another person acquitted in the slaying, Shavondes Martin, was later shot and killed in May 2018 in an alley behind South Street. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/arrest-made-in-weekend-foot-shooting/article_485e7b88-2c6b-52e6-8f9c-dd6a92f936f9.html | 2022-08-23T10:56:58 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/arrest-made-in-weekend-foot-shooting/article_485e7b88-2c6b-52e6-8f9c-dd6a92f936f9.html |
WATERLOO — Black Hawk County officials decided last week that they will work with an Evansdale woman to explore improving local trails to the potential benefit of users who experience an emergency on them.
Sheriff Tony Thompson and Emergency Management Coordinator Mindy Benson agreed at a virtual Emergency Management Commission meeting to help the woman, Laura Benson, formulate a team, come up with a plan, and look into funding sources.
Specifically, Laura Benson, who is not related to Mindy Benson, has in mind bringing cameras to the trailheads and parking lots, as well as the “blue light beacons” one might see on a college campus, giving people without a working cell phone immediate access to a central reporting party.
WATERLOO — A construction project three years in the works is finally complete.
Laura Benson hopes the improvements would help trail users during and after being assaulted by an animal or another person, or if experiencing another type of medical emergency.
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She contends there are possibly more “attacks” that happen on the trails than are reported or are shared with the public.
“We keep expanding the trails, but we haven’t done anything to make what we already have safe,” Laura Benson told the commission.
She immediately reached out to The Courier to express her frustrations after an article was published about the 52-mile Cedar Valley Nature Trail receiving a $3.5 million grant to help make it entirely a paved surface.
Thompson said he doesn’t believe there is a problem and doesn’t consider these improvements to the trail a high priority, but is open to exploring the proposal.
Some of his concerns are cost and how to get power out to the proposed cameras and beacons.
“I think our trail system is very safe,” Thompson said. “ … But if there’s a way to provide coverage and peace of mind, in a cost-effective way, I’m all ears.”
Three or four years ago, Thompson said, the county’s trail markers were changed from an “arbitrary numbering system” to a system allowing first responders to more quickly and accurately identify someone’s exact locations.
As time allows, he has a certified patrol go out onto the trails to establish a presence. But he pointed out that’s been less this year because of a decline in staffing.
“I know there’s no one else in Iowa that’s doing this,” said Mindy Benson in reference to these possible improvements. “I’ve checked with Polk County and reached out to all the emergency managers and so far no one’s doing anything, other than Polk County is starting” to bring about a similar numbering system.
Thompson told commissioners the “team” will continue to brief them on progress.
A Waterloo man who was shot and killed by police Saturday after pointing what appeared to be a pistol at them has been identified.
Laura Benson previously met with Thompson, Mindy Benson, and officials from other agencies like the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and Department of Natural Resources to seek guidance and assistance on bringing these ideas to fruition.
Additionally, she reportedly made a similar request in front of the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors.
“This isn’t something that is going to be done overnight,” Laura Benson said. “This is probably something we’re looking at maybe closer to a 10-year plan.” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/grassroots-effort-pushes-for-safety-improvements-on-black-hawk-county-trails/article_cf1a9ed5-4f7a-5ca7-a4c2-a5c34f7dddef.html | 2022-08-23T10:57:04 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/grassroots-effort-pushes-for-safety-improvements-on-black-hawk-county-trails/article_cf1a9ed5-4f7a-5ca7-a4c2-a5c34f7dddef.html |
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced recently the selection of the Georgia Recreational Trails Program grants for 14 construction and rehabilitation of trails.
Among those selected for grants was the city of Leesburg.
Selected applicants are in the process of completing their final environmental reviews and will begin work soon, which will result in more than $1.5 million of funding to support outdoor access across the state. Grantees will partner with private and public organizations, leveraging the RTP funding into a total estimated investment of approximately $4.2 million for trail projects.
“We are excited to see these great trail projects all across Georgia because we know getting out on trails is more important than ever before,” Mark Williams, the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, said in a news release. “These communities are investing in access to outdoor recreation, and we are happy to support them.”
The Recreational Trails Program seeks to support communities in developing recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized outdoor recreation. RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and represent an estimate of the motor fuel excise tax collected from off-highway recreational use.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources conducts biannual grant application cycles for RTP funds. The 14 awardees were selected from 33 project proposals requesting $5.2 million. The complete list of Georgia Recreational Trails Program awards is below. For more information about RTP and these grants, visit www.gadnr.org/rtp.
2021-2022 Georgia Recreational Trails Program Selected Projects:
♦ City of Leesburg — Central Park Recreational Trail: The city of Leesburg will rehabilitate the existing walking trail in the city’s 48-acre Central Park and add more than half a mile of new trail to that system. The trail will be built to serve both pedestrians and bicycle riders. The trail will be adjacent to public schools and one block away from Leesburg’s downtown/central business district.
♦ Augusta Canal Authority — Canal Single-track Mountain Bike Trail Rehabilitation: The existing Canal Single-track Trail, developed in the 1990s, is a loop between the historic Augusta Canal and the Savannah River and approximately 2.8 miles in length. Recent dredging operations on Raes Creek and Lake Olmstead irreparably damaged about one mile of the trail. This project will rehabilitate that portion of this unique urban mountain bike trail serving the Central Savannah River Area.
♦ Town of Braselton — Mulberry Riverwalk Rehabilitation — Phase 2: The Mulberry Riverwalk Trail, constructed in 2004, is located on the western banks of the Mulberry River. The Mulberry River has endured several major storms over time and several sections of the trail have been severely damaged by riverbanks erosion. The town of Braselton is seeking to move forward with the Mulberry Riverbank Stabilization Program. RTP funding will allow for restoration of the damaged portions of the trail once the riverbank stabilization is complete.
♦ City of Cedartown — Silver Comet Accessibility Improvements and Rehabilitation Project: The Silver Comet Trail is a 61.5-mile multipurpose trail which begins just north of Atlanta and travels west until reaching the Alabama state line. The city of Cedartown’s Silver Comet Accessibility Improvements and Maintenance Project consists of two bridge replacements, rehabilitation of existing trail infrastructure, and installing new trail signage.
♦ City of Thomasville — Thomasville Community Trail — Phase 4: The city of Thomasville will expand the Thomasville Community Trail from Hansell Street along East Washington Street and through MacIntyre Park to Clay Street. This section will help to connect existing trail segments along Hansell Street and East Jackson Street. It also connects MacIntyre Park Middle School and Thomasville High School to MacIntyre Park as well as provide access to the inner loop of the Thomasville Community Trail.
♦ Union City — Highway 29 Walking Trail: This trail for walking, trail running, and wheelchair access will provide pedestrian access to an almost 17-acre parcel of wooded public land within the city limits of Union City. The trailhead will be located along State Route 14 and the trail will provide connections to the Highway 29 Ball Fields, The Gathering Place, and the Etris-Darnell Community Center. The new trail will end at Ronald Bridges Park and connects to its existing nature trail.
♦ Columbus Consolidated Government — Dinglewood Park Trail: The Columbus Consolidated Government has adopted a trail master plan to provide 65 miles of multi-use trail including new construction and connections of existing trails. The Dinglewood Park Trail is the second phase of the Midtown Connector, which will create a north-south artery between the two longest trails in the existing trail network.
Bartow County — Mountain Bike Trail at Wilderness Camp Greenspace: Bartow County will construct approximately four miles of intermediate-level mountain biking trails at its Wilderness Camp Greenspace. The intermediate trails will provide a more challenging option for advanced riders and allow beginners to gradually develop their skills. This will improve recreational opportunities for existing mountain bikers, while encouraging others to explore mountain biking.
♦ Gilmer County — Carters Lake Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail, Ridgeway Recreation Area: This project, located at Ridgeway Recreation Area, will construct three miles of new natural surface trails, consisting of one- and two-mile loops that offer intermediate and expert level mountain bike opportunities and a chance for pedestrians to take to the trails. The new trails will connect to existing old trails and logging roads. Construction of these two loops will complete the trail plan for Ridgeway Recreation Area.
♦ Harris County — Ellerslie Park Trails: Harris County purchased 124 acres of land for park purposes and has been developing Ellerslie Park since 2018. The county will develop approximately 4,000 additional feet of dirt trails and a gravel trail head to hold at least 10-15 vehicles.
♦ Lumpkin County — Yahoola Creek Trails: Lumpkin County will construct two additional miles of pedestrian trails as part of the existing Yahoola Creek Trails. This work will include one new pedestrian boardwalk, two new trailhead kiosks, and 13 wayfinding signs on the Yahoola Creek Reservoir property. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/leesburg-awarded-state-recreation-trails-program-grant/article_5f384254-20db-11ed-840d-c32745588ec5.html | 2022-08-23T11:09:40 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/leesburg-awarded-state-recreation-trails-program-grant/article_5f384254-20db-11ed-840d-c32745588ec5.html |
Rivest ready to assume top post at Gaylord Regional Airport
GAYLORD — When Matt Barresi was appointed Otsego County administrator in July he had to search for a replacement for himself as director of the Gaylord Regional Airport.
It turns out he didn't have to look very far. Recently, Barresi named Shari Rivest as interim airport manager. She served as Barresi's top assistant at the airport for many years.
"I feel extremely blessed and fortunate that Shari Rivest who I have worked with for manyyears at the airport will be steering the ship as the interim manager with hopes she may take the jobpermanently," he said.
“More than anyplace I have ever worked I have loved managing our airport and proud of all that we have accomplished. When it came time to choose my replacement, it was the obvious choice to promote from within our outstanding team," Barresi added. "Shari Rivest has worked at the airport for 12 years, helped coordinate nine out of the 10 Gaylord Airshows and was instrumental in achieving our successful mission goals. Her being born and raised in the local community has been an indispensable and influential link to the public we serve. I honestly feel the many awards and accolades the airport has received over the past decade would not have been possible without the tremendous support of our airport team, especially Shari."
Rivest said she is interested in the position on a permanent basis.
"I look forward to continuing to work with Matt and the current team we have built at the airport over the last 12 years," she said.
Rivest said her goals include maintaining the airport as a positive asset for Gaylord's business community and the recreational sector of the local economy.
"We are the aviation gateway to Otsego County (for) medical air ambulance service, just-in-time overnight cargo, tourism and corporate air travel. We are the first impression many large corporations see when visiting our community," Rivest said.
She identified the airport's growth opportunities as land to expand business services and medical transportation options and its geographic location in the center of Northern Michigan.
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Is there any chance of establishing some type of passenger air service at the airport?
"I would have to let the airlines decide at what point it would be feasible from a money-making standpoint. As for now we are providing the best service to (the) businesses based here," added Rivest.
Rivest will be taking over a department that has a 2022 budget of nearly $1.1 million with seven employees.
Her ascension as airport director does not require the approval of the Otsego County Board of Commissioners, according to Barresi.
"We can promote directors from within our professional team without county board approval in accordance with the Otsego County Employee Handbook and the Otsego County Board Rules and Bylaws," he said. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/08/23/rivest-ready-to-assume-top-post-at-gaylord-regional-airport/65408982007/ | 2022-08-23T11:10:12 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/08/23/rivest-ready-to-assume-top-post-at-gaylord-regional-airport/65408982007/ |
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