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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As the Wichita City Council approved their budget for 2023 on Tuesday, included was the elimination of overdue fees at the Wichita Public Library.
“Effective Tuesday, August 23 by the end of the day, borrowers will not be charged overdue fines for Wichita Public Library materials,” the Wichita Public Library website said.
According to their website, past fines will be forgiven. Here’s the breakdown on their website:
- Aug. 23: Moving forward, Wichita Public Library accounts will not accrue overdue fines. It’s important to return overdue materials, though. If materials are not returned within 30 days of the due date, you will be responsible for paying the cost to replace the material plus a $7 processing fee.
- Aug. 24: Past overdue fines will be waived from accounts.
- Sept. 26-Oct. 2: The Library will host an amnesty week so patrons who have long overdue library materials in their possession can bring them back and have fees waived.
Amnesty Week, according to their website, gives patrons the opportunity to bring back “long overdue” library materials during business hours and have those fees waived.
For more information, you can visit the library’s website by clicking here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-public-library-to-eliminate-overdue-fees/ | 2022-08-23T21:44:52 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-public-library-to-eliminate-overdue-fees/ |
WATERLOO — The Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley has announced the following needs of local organizations for volunteers:
The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Black Hawk County is looking for Reading Buddies. Sit down with elementary students on a weekly basis and help build reading proficiency and provide encouragement to students.
The American Red Cross Nebraska-Iowa Region is looking for help with transporting blood to area hospitals.
The costume shop at the Waterloo Community Playhouse needs some help. Help organize, construct, and repair costumes.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center needs a front desk greeter for its building. Volunteers will answer visitors questions and be a smiling face.
Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at (319) 883-3015 or information@vccv.org, or go online to vccv.org for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley.
Waverly AMVETS Auxiliary meal setWAVERLY — AMVETS Post Auxiliary 79 will host a meal Thursday at Waverly Area Veterans Post, 1300 Fourth St. N.W. The dinner will include baked chicken breast, baked potato, glazed carrots and dessert for $10. Curbside pickup will be 5 to 6 p.m. Dine-in will be served 5:30 to 7 p.m. Make reservations by 8 p.m. Wednesday by calling (319) 483-9287.
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Residents called 911 shortly before 10:20 p.m. Sunday after hearing gunshots in the 1000 block of West Fifth Street, where police found the person dead on the sidewalk.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Friday that it had immediately suspended the warehouse and grain dealer licenses for the Jesup-based store. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/area-groups-seek-volunteers/article_bf9656f8-1ca2-5226-8a2c-aabcc0c27197.html | 2022-08-23T21:45:51 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/area-groups-seek-volunteers/article_bf9656f8-1ca2-5226-8a2c-aabcc0c27197.html |
WATERLOO — Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed on a Waterloo sidewalk over the weekend.
On Tuesday, police said the deceased was Johnnie Murrell Rose, 32, of Waterloo, who had survived an earlier shooting.
Police said Rose, formerly of Des Moines and Cedar Falls, left the house where he was staying near West Fifth Street Sunday and walked northwest around 10:18 p.m. He was shot just after crossing West Fifth.
Residents reported hearing the gunfire. Patrol officers found Rose collapsed and bleeding on the sidewalk. Police administered CPR until paramedics arrived.
He was taken to MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives with the Waterloo Police Department are now asking business owners and resident to check their surveillance video systems for anything out of the ordinary before, during or after the time of the shooting at 10:18 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of West Fifth Street.
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Residents can share their video and photos through a digital portal at https://waterloopdia.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/west5homicide.
Detectives are also able to come to businesses and homes to directly download the footage. They can be reached at (319) 291-4340 #3.
Videos can also be sent to Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers online through Tip submit at cvcrimestop.com, its Facebook page or cvcrimestop@gmail.com.
Law enforcement reports show that Rose had survived a shooting about a year and a half ago. Police said they don’t believe the attacks are related.
According to police, Rose and his wife were sitting in a car parked in the 2400 block of Olive Street around 10:18 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2021, when a man approached the vehicle and opened fire. Two bullets struck Rose, who exited and began struggling with the shooter.
Rose disarmed the attacker, who then ran off. Paramedics took Rose to a nearby hospital for treatment. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-name-released-in-fatal-shooting-in-waterloo-police-seek-video/article_05fdb510-d8fa-5093-a0a9-043c33da7fce.html | 2022-08-23T21:45:57 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-name-released-in-fatal-shooting-in-waterloo-police-seek-video/article_05fdb510-d8fa-5093-a0a9-043c33da7fce.html |
WATERLOO — On Thursday, water mains will be flushed in the area from Shaulis Road to East Orange Road and Dysart Road to Applewood Drive.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on Thursday.
PHOTOS: Homicide, West Fifth Street, Waterloo Aug. 21, 2022
Residents called 911 shortly before 10:20 p.m. Sunday after hearing gunshots in the 1000 block of West Fifth Street, where police found the person dead on the sidewalk.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Friday that it had immediately suspended the warehouse and grain dealer licenses for the Jesup-based store. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hydrant-flushing-continues-thursday-in-waterloo/article_e8a8cad7-bc3c-5165-9adc-57f64d4946a8.html | 2022-08-23T21:46:04 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hydrant-flushing-continues-thursday-in-waterloo/article_e8a8cad7-bc3c-5165-9adc-57f64d4946a8.html |
The detectives found Fentanyl in the baby's room, as well as Meth and Xanax pills on the baby's mother, according to the police department.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A drug bust at a Johns Creek home unfolded after detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for a 10-month-baby's blood.
The series of events took place starting on July 18 when officers responded to a call about an unconscious baby at a Johns Creek home. The Johns Creek Police Department said the grandmother had been giving the baby CPR. He was awake and breathing when officers arrived, police said.
After investigating, officers determined that the baby's mother had given him Narcan just before they arrived.
"The officers were very concerned for the welfare of the child after getting all of the details," Johns Creek Police said. "They were able to obtain a search warrant for the baby's blood where it came back showing the infant had Meth, Amphetamine, and Caffeine in his system."
On Aug. 12, detectives secured a search warrant for the baby's home. The detectives found Fentanyl in the baby's room, as well as Meth and Xanax pills on the baby's mother, according to the police department.
The baby's parents were charged with Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Reckless Conduct.
"The child was turned over to the grandmother," Johns Creek Police said.
Johns Creek Police posted a short video on social media of one of the officer's bodycams. You can watch it below.
For those of you who have not watch last weeks Facebook Live here is a short clip of an arrest our Detectives made on Aug 12th:
Our Detectives completed a search warrant on a house in Johns Creek where they recovered Meth, Xanax pills, and Fentanyl. The back story - Officers responded to a call on July 18th where a 10 month old baby was not conscious and not breathing and the grandmother had been giving the baby CPR. Upon arrival of the officers the baby was awake and breathing.
After an investigation into the incident it was found that the mother of the baby had given him Narcan just before the officers arrived. The officers were very concerned for the welfare of the child after getting all of the details. They were able to obtain a search warrant for the baby's blood where it came back showing the infant had Meth, Amphetamine, and Caffeine in his system.
This led to the search warrant being done at the home of the child on the 12th. The Detectives were able to find Fentanyl in the baby's room as well as Meth and Xanax pills on the mother. The parents were charged with Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Reckless Conduct. The child was turned over to the grandmother.
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Posted by Johns Creek Police Department on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/drug-bust-johns-creek-home-baby-blood-search-warrant/85-1cb7c85a-97db-4a92-b718-796d5d44c10b | 2022-08-23T21:46:36 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/drug-bust-johns-creek-home-baby-blood-search-warrant/85-1cb7c85a-97db-4a92-b718-796d5d44c10b |
ATLANTA — Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis determined Tuesday that the Atlanta Police Department officers involved in Rayshard Brooks' death used "reasonable" force and announced he was dropping the charges against them. Attorneys for Brooks' family will hold a news conference in the wake of Skandalakis' announcement. Their remarks can be live-streamed in the video player above at 5 p.m.
Skandalakis said law enforcement "acted within the scope of their duties" when Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan tried to arrest Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy's in June 2020. Brooks was killed by Rolfe at the fast-food chain that once stood at 125 University Ave SW.
The incident started as a traffic stop on June 12, 2020. Officers were called to a suspected DUI over complaints of a man asleep at the wheel near the Wendy's drive-thru line. Brooks had run from Rolfe after grabbing his taser and discharging it back toward the officer, authorities said. During Brooks' attempted arrest, Rolfe fired a shot which resulted in the then 27-year-old's death.
Brooks' widow, Tomika Miller, has a civil suit against the officers and the city. She along with activists are pushing for the former site of the Wendy's to be turned into a peace center in Brooks' honor. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rayshard-brooks-family-to-speak-after-charges-dropped-against-atlanta-officers/85-473ee6f3-d3db-4c8f-9a43-76d8b54ab87f | 2022-08-23T21:46:43 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rayshard-brooks-family-to-speak-after-charges-dropped-against-atlanta-officers/85-473ee6f3-d3db-4c8f-9a43-76d8b54ab87f |
ATLANTA — UPDATE: Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis has said he determined it was "reasonable" to use deadly force by Atlanta Ofc. Garrett Rolfe in the shooting of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's in June 2020.
He said the officers "acted within the scope of their duties" when they began to arrest Brooks at the Wendy's on suspicion of DUI and had "no idea" a struggle would occur and result in the shooting of Brooks.
Skandalakis said they "committed no crimes" and "acted as reasonable officers" and that the use of force was justified.
The charges against Ofc. Rolfe - which included murder - and Ofc. Devin Brosnan stemming from the night of the shooting have been dropped.
Skandalakis said his office would "file in Fulton County an administrative dismissal in which we will be dismissing all the warrants" against Rolfe and Brosnan.
Attorneys representing Brooks' family have scheduled a press conference for 5 p.m. at the Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys offices.
Danny Porter, the former Gwinnett County District Attorney who was brought on to consult with Skandalakis' office in this case, acknowledged after a question from a reporter that all the analysts involved were white.
Skandalakis said he did not believe race was a factor in the shooting by two white officers of Brooks, a Black man, because the video and audio of the incident "speak for themselves."
Gerald Griggs, the Georgia NAACP president, told 11Alive after the decision was announced that he believed Skandalakis and Porter had gotten it wrong.
"We need to present this case to a grand jury because only the citizens of Fulton County should determine if this case should proceed forward," Griggs said.
Criminal defense attorney Darryl Cohen, also speaking with 11Alive, disagreed. He said he felt former Fulton DA Paul Howard had "overreached and overstepped" in bringing charges against the officers and that the circumstances did not warrant being presented to a grand jury.
Skandalakis presented several video clips of the police encounter with Brooks and then shooting in delivering his findings.
Porter outlined how the decision that deadly force was "reasonable" rested on three key elements:
- That in taking the Taser from Brosnan, Brooks gave Rolfe cause to "reasonably believe the suspect possesses a deadly weapon." He said under case law a Taser can be considered such a weapon.
- That in the struggle with Brooks on the ground before he started running away, he had "overpowered" the officers and they "would have had reasonable belief he was an immediate threat of physical violence."
- That the above two elements constituted probable cause to arrest Brooks believing he had "committed a crime... to involve infliction or threat of infliction of serious bodily harm."
Porter also said he had reviewed APD policy on the use of deadly force and determined Rolfe had not violated it.
"So it's our finding - my finding - in this case that Ofc. Rolfe acted in accordance with Georgia law, that he acted in accordance with Atlanta Police policy on use of deadly force, acted in accordance with controlling case law; and based on the facts and circumstances confronting Rolfe and Brosnan, the use of force was objectively reasonable and they did not act with criminal intent," Porter said.
Brosnan has remained on the Atlanta Police force since the incident, in a reassigned administrative duty, while Rolfe rejoined the force last year, also in administrative duty, after a city board determined his firing had not followed proper protocols.
APD said in a statement they would undergo Georgia POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) recertification and training.
Atlanta Police Department statement
We have faith in the criminal justice system, and we respect the special prosecutor’s decision in this case.
Both Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan are still employed with APD.
They are currently on administrative duty. Both officers will undergo Georgia P.O.S.T. recertification and training.
Mayor Andre Dickens statement
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement that his "heart continues to ache for the family of Rayshard Brooks."
He was a father whose absence will forever be felt by our community.
“This matter was referred to the special prosecutor last year. I respect the independent role that the special prosecutor played in this case. Today, we received his decision.
“Over the last two years, our country has been engaged in important discussions about policing in America. We must maintain our commitment to the work of creating safe communities through collaboration between police and the people they serve.
“In Atlanta, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Through engagement with community advocates, the Atlanta City Council, the Atlanta Police Department and others, we have listened and moved forward proactively with significant reforms. The Department has reviewed its standard operating procedures and enhanced training on how to deescalate confrontations. We are continually investing in training to ensure our officers make up the most qualified and proficient force in the country.
“As Mayor, I remain committed to building the bonds of trust between our residents and the public safety personnel who serve us.”
Ofc. Garrett Rolfe statement
Garrett Rolfe is relieved that the criminal charges filed against him by former Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard have finally been dismissed and that he has been exonerated for his actions on June 12, 2020.
As concluded by the Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of the State of Georgia, Pete Skandalakis, who was appointed to handle this case by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr, the evidence and applicable law supports Officer Rolfe’s actions on June 12, 2020. As stated by Director Skandalakis, there is no evidence that Officer Rolfe acted with criminal intent and therefore the charges against him will be dismissed.
Officer Rolfe is thankful for the support he received from the community, members of the Atlanta Police Department, and from citizens and law enforcement across the United States. He hopes that any protests will remain peaceful. He will not be making any statements at this time.
It has been our privilege to represent Garrett Rolfe.
Ofc. Devin Brosnan statement
This was the proper and only decision that could be reached based upon the evidence and Georgia law. As to Officer Brosnan, this decision is long overdue.
More than two years after the incident that resulted in Rayshard Brooks’s death, the State of Georgia has finally arrived at the right decision: that Officer Brosnan’s arrest was never supported by any evidence. Officer Brosnan was assaulted and tased by Mr. Brooks, and as a result suffered a concussion and required medical treatment. Despite his own injuries, he called for and personally rendered aid to Mr. Brooks after the shooting. At no point did he assault or abuse Mr. Brooks.
Officer Brosnan and his family thank the countless members of the public and law enforcement community around the United States who have voiced their support and sent their prayers. Officer Brosnan will not be making any further statements at this time.
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The special prosecutor in the Rayshard Brooks murder case will announce a decision today regarding the charges against officers in Brooks' 2020 police shooting death.
A press conference by prosecutor Pete Skandalakis is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia office in Morrow. You can watch that here, on the 11Alive YouTube channel, or our Roku and Amazon Fire apps.
The shooting of Brooks came at the peak of the movement in the summer of 2020 for police accountability and set off nights of searing protests in Atlanta, infamously including the burning of the Wendy's where he was shot.
The case against the officers - which includes a murder charge against Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot Brooks - has proceeded haltingly over the past two years, and been passed between three different prosecutors.
Skandalakis was appointed by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr last year to review the case after a judge ruled in favor of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' recusal request.
Video | 11Alive will stream the conference in the player above and below
Willis had argued both during the 2020 campaign for district attorney and in the months after taking office that former DA Paul Howard mishandled and politicized the case, making it impossible for her office to try the case.
Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks as he ran from him after grabbing his Taser and discharging it back toward the officer, faces a felony murder charge and multiple counts of aggravated assault in the case. Officer Devin Brosnan, who was accused of kicking and stepping on Brooks as he lay dying after being shot, is charged with aggravated assault.
Rolfe was fired immediately after the incident, but reinstated more than a year ago by a city board that had determined the firing did not follow proper procedures. Brosnan has remained with the Atlanta Police Department since the incident.
Earlier this year, lawyers for Rolfe and Brosnan also announced they were suing ex-Fulton DA Howard, the city of Atlanta, former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields over their handling of the Brooks shooting.
The broader trend in these cases and several others in metro Atlanta is the clearing of officers, legally and administratively, in use-of-force and shooting cases.
Already, there have been several setbacks in this case and the other high-profile Atlanta Police use-of-force case that touched a nerve two summers ago. In this case, Rolfe's reinstatement put him back on the force less than a year after he was charged.
Another case, in which six APD officers were charged during the protests for pulling two college students - Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim - out of a car and tasing them as they made an arrest in Downtown Atlanta, was dropped in May.
Brooks' widow, Tomika Miller, meanwhile has a civil suit against the officers and the city that remains unresolved.
Activists and supporters of Brooks' family also continue to push for the former site of the Wendy's in Peoplestown to be turned into a peace center named in his honor. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/atlanta-police-rayshard-brooks-case-decision-charges-garrett-rolfe-devin-brosnan/85-5132826c-5f80-442a-8094-8050e9af8872 | 2022-08-23T21:47:09 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/atlanta-police-rayshard-brooks-case-decision-charges-garrett-rolfe-devin-brosnan/85-5132826c-5f80-442a-8094-8050e9af8872 |
DALLAS — The McAllen church that went viral for its unauthorized production of "Hamilton" will pay damages for staging the musical.
In a statement posted to Instagram, the church's pastor apologized for the production "that infringed on the rights and copyrights of many."
"We will pay damages for our actions," the statement said.
The Door McAllen posted a full-length YouTube video of its Aug. 5 production of the show, which featured staging and costuming similar to the Broadway production.
The show also featured several script changes to include references to Christianity and Jesus.
After the video began to get attention online, outraged theatre fans tagged the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the show on social media alerting them to the unauthorized production.
Lawyers for "Hamilton" contacted the church and allowed them to continue with the second performance, but prohibited photos and videos from being posted online.
The following morning, during his sermon, Pastor Roman Gutierrez thanked "Hamilton" for giving the church permission to produce the show, but that license was not given.
In its statement Tuesday, The Door McAllen admitted it "did not ask for, or receive, a license from the producers or creators of Hamilton to produce, stage, replicate or alter any part of Hamilton; nor did we seek prior permission to alter Lin-Manuel Miranda's work by changing the music, the lyrics, deleting songs, and adding dialogue."
Shane Marshall Brown, a spokesperson for "Hamilton," did not comment on how much The Door will pay in damages.
In a statement to WFAA on Tuesday, Brown said "'Hamilton' will be donating all damages paid by The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church to the South Texas Equality Project."
"The South Texas Equality Project is a coalition of organizations that work to advocate for, celebrate, uplift, educate, and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community of the Rio Grande Valley," Brown said.
Full statement from The Door McAllen:
"On behalf of The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church, I would like to personally apologize to the creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the producers of Hamilton, and the numerous others who contributed their intellectual property to Hamilton, for staging an unauthorized production of Hamilton that infringed on the rights and copyrights of many.
The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church did not ask for, or receive, a license from the producers or creators of Hamilton to produce, stage, replicate or alter any part of Hamilton; nor did we seek prior permission to alter Lin-Manuel Miranda's work by changing the music, the lyrics, deleting songs, and adding dialogue.
We respect the copyrights of Hamilton"s author and contributors.
These copyrights are protected by federal law. We acknowledge there are lawful avenues to obtain a license to stage properties which we did not pursue. And it is never permissible to alter an artistic work such as Hamilton without legal permission. I recognize as the Pastor of the church that I have an obligation and responsibility to follow the law and educate our community about these protocols. Our ministry will use this moment as a learning opportunity about protected artistic works and intellectual property.
On behalf of The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church, we agree we will never stage the performance again and will destroy any and all video or sound recordings and images of the unauthorized performances or rehearsals, and request that all our members do the same. Lastly, we will pay damages for our actions." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas-door-mcallen-texas-church-to-pay-damages-for-unauthorized-hamilton-production/287-70cc64a1-cccc-4b14-8749-6c3da0c3c5b6 | 2022-08-23T21:47:15 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas-door-mcallen-texas-church-to-pay-damages-for-unauthorized-hamilton-production/287-70cc64a1-cccc-4b14-8749-6c3da0c3c5b6 |
Gas prices have fallen under $4 a gallon in much of Northwest Indiana, though not in the two most populous counties.
The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.90 last week, about a nickel lower than the previous week, according to AAA.
The cost of fueling one's ride is 51 cents less than a month ago and 74 cents more than a year ago, according to AAA.
Gas now costs an average of $4.11 a gallon in Lake County, $4.09 a gallon in Porter County and $3.90 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com. As of Monday, the average price of gas was $3.79 in Newton County, $3.89 in Pulaski County, $4.05 in Jasper County and $3.89 in Starke County.
Gas prices in the greater Chicago metropolitan area average $4.60, including an average of $4.97 within city limits.
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“Drivers are now benefiting from gas prices that are $1.11 less than their peak in mid-June,” said Molly Hart, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “But now we need to keep an eye on the weather as hurricane season arrives. These storms can affect prices by disrupting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and impacting large coastal refineries.”
The Energy Information Administration estimates gas demand rose from 9.12 million barrels per day to 9.35 million barrels per day last week. That's identical to the same time last year.
An estimated two-thirds of adults in the United States told AAA they have adjusted their driving habits since the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent gas prices soaring worldwide in late February, such as by driving less often and combining errands when they go out.
Gas prices have fallen for 10 straight weeks.
“While some areas saw gas prices rise slightly last week, the national average saw yet another weekly decline, extending the streak to ten straight weeks. The pace of declines is certainly slowing down as oil prices have bounced up slightly, but the West Coast and Northeastern U.S. are areas that still may see gas prices decline, while the South and Midwest see the drop fade and potentially slight increases,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “In addition to falling gasoline prices, the average price of diesel has fallen below $5 per gallon for the first time since March, likely helping to cool off aggressive inflation numbers. Thus far, Mother Nature has spared us from disruptions from hurricanes, but that remains a wildcard as we head into the peak of hurricane season.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-average-under-4-a-gallon-in-much-of-northwest-indiana-after-falling-for/article_1a7e4b6f-8bae-5389-bc5f-b36e0a4d5c02.html | 2022-08-23T21:53:10 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-average-under-4-a-gallon-in-much-of-northwest-indiana-after-falling-for/article_1a7e4b6f-8bae-5389-bc5f-b36e0a4d5c02.html |
One Region will welcome author Alexandre Lazarow as keynote speaker at its annual luncheon Oct. 13.
Lazarow is author of "Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs — from Delhi to Detroit — Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley."
The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Avalon Manor in Hobart.
One Region said Lazarow "will share how connecting global entrepreneurs and ecosystems in Northern Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee is an example of regions rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley."
For more information, visit oneregionnwi.org and find the luncheon page link under "Events."
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GARY — Site work began last week at 2601 Broadway for the future home of J's Breakfast Club.
Owner Joslyn Kelly the new restaurant, replacing the current one at 3669 Broadway, has been planned for some time.
"Today is a pure example of 'delayed but not denied,'" said owner Joslyn Kelly when work began. "Everything happens in God's time, so we are right on schedule."
J's Breakfast Club serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. The new location adjacent to Interstate 80/94 is expected to increase business.
Powers & Sons Construction is overseeing the project.
"It is wonderful to work with a reputable team that had its beginnings in Gary and has built structures across the country," Kelly said.
She said no date has been set for opening the new building, but the current one is "very much open and eager to serve customers via dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering."
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For more information, visit www.jsbreakfastclubgary.com or call 219-455-6959. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/work-underway-on-new-home-for-gary-restaurant/article_0844e44d-85a8-5019-8309-0bbf108a7c52.html | 2022-08-23T21:53:23 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/work-underway-on-new-home-for-gary-restaurant/article_0844e44d-85a8-5019-8309-0bbf108a7c52.html |
CROWN POINT — Three men charged Monday were attempting to steal more than $1,450 worth of Nike apparel from the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Schererville last weekend when they found themselves surrounded by police, court records show.
Robert E. Thompson Jr., 28, of Chicago, was shot in the left shoulder area by Schererville police after he hit two parked squads with a black Chrysler Voyager minivan and rammed a third police vehicle head-on, Lake Criminal Court records state.
Co-defendants Ricky C. Pierce, 30, and Jaleel S. Spencer, 32, both of Chicago, were taken into custody as they attempted to run out an emergency exit inside the store, according to court documents.
Thompson, who was last known to be in stable but critical condition at a Chicago hospital, was charged with felony counts of attempted theft and resisting law enforcement and misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. He was not yet in custody Tuesday.
Pierce and Spencer each were being held at the Lake County Jail on one felony count of attempted theft and misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. Neither had entered pleas yet.
The charges were secured by Lake County sheriff's police, who took over the investigation at the request of the Schererville Police Department.
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said Tuesday the investigation was still ongoing and his detectives would submit all findings to the Lake County prosecutor's office.
"It is possible that additional or enhanced charges could be filed, depending on what the investigation uncovers," Martinez said.
The Lake County prosecutor's office also will ultimately determine whether the shooting by police was justified.
The two Schereville officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave in accordance with department protocol and will remain on leave until the investigation is completed, Cmdr. Kevin Wagner said.
Schererville police responded to the store about 4:30 p.m. Saturday for a report of a robbery, Martinez said Saturday. Court records said the call was for a report of a theft in progress.
Dick's employees and police were on alert, because two thefts had been reported earlier in the day at the company's stores in Valparaiso and Hobart. No charges had been filed yet in connection with the earlier thefts.
Valparaiso police responded about 3:40 p.m. to the Dick's store in their town for a report of shoplifting, Capt. Joe Hall said. He declined to release further details, because the investigation was ongoing.
Hobart police responded to the Dick's store in their town after a manager reported three men left without paying for several thousand dollars' worth of merchandise and fled in a black minivan, Capt. James Gonzales said.
Hobart police Sgt. Robert Brazil was investigating the theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact him at rbrazil@cityofhobart.org or 219-942-4666.
After the theft in Hobart, police advised dispatchers the suspects could be headed for the Dick's store in Schererville, according to court records.
Employees at the Schererville store noticed Thompson, Pierce and Spence and the black minivan in which they arrived all matched descriptions in the thefts at other Dick's stores, records state.
Schererville officers parked two police vehicles near the minivan in an attempt to block it in and decided to split up to cover all exterior doorways to the store.
One officer, who was at the northeast side of the store, heard talk on his radio about a suspect running toward the main entrance. As the officer ran west, he saw the minivan had struck three police cars and detained the van's driver, who had been shot, according to court records.
The officer applied a tourniquet to the man's wounded arm and shoulder in an attempt to slow the loss of blood, and the Schererville Fire Department took him by ambulance to Community Hospital in Munster. The man, later identified as Thompson, was later transferred to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Meanwhile, officers approached Pierce and Spencer inside the store, and Spencer ran away from them. As he ran, he threw items in his arms at pursuing officers and knocked items from shelves in an attempt to get away, records state.
Spencer attempted to leave the store through a north side door, which could not be opened without a key. He threw his weight against the door several times, documents state.
As an officer approached, he "observed Spencer act as if he had some type of weapon on his person," so the officer ordered Spencer to lie on the ground. Spencer didn't comply, and police used a Taser to subdue him.
A Taser prong got stuck in Spencer's hand, but didn't affect him, so police used a Taser on him a second time, record state.
When gunshots rang out outside the store, officers were able to detain Spencer and called for medics to treat his hand injury.
A store manager determined the three defendants attempted to steal $1,450 worth of Nike items, but nothing was actually taken from the Schererville store, records state.
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Some two dozen law enforcement officers from Schererville and surrounding communities responded Saturday afternoon to a suspected robbery and police-involved shooting at the Dick's Sporting Goods store. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/charges-filed-against-3-after-police-shoot-suspect-outside-sporting-goods-store/article_a5a90ead-a6dd-5eb6-94ec-0912e6747055.html | 2022-08-23T21:53:35 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/charges-filed-against-3-after-police-shoot-suspect-outside-sporting-goods-store/article_a5a90ead-a6dd-5eb6-94ec-0912e6747055.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, a man from Columbiana was arrested and charged with assaulting police officers during a breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
According to the a press release sent out by the U.S. Department of Justice, Kaleb Dillard is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers and interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. Dillard, 26, was reportedly arrested Tuesday in Columbiana, the DOJ reports. Dillard is also charged with six misdemeanor offenses related to the Jan. 6 riot.
“His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election,” the DOJ stated.
According to court documents, Dillard illegally entered the Capitol Building through the East Rotunda doors. Once inside, he made physical contact with two officers from the U.S. Capitol Police. Videos and photos taken during the riot showed Dillard in the Capitol. In a text exchange quoted in the documents, Dillard confirmed a photo of him taken and shown on TV in the aftermath of the riot.
In the time since the insurrection, over 860 people have been arrested in nearly every state for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including over 260 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
Dillard is expected to make an appearance in federal court Tuesday in the Northern District of Alabama.
The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama assisted in the case. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-man-charged-with-assaulting-police-officers-during-jan-6-riot/ | 2022-08-23T21:56:36 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-man-charged-with-assaulting-police-officers-during-jan-6-riot/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has announced that adoptions will resume Wednesday after an outbreak of canine flu prompted the shelter to shut down adoption services.
“The flu spread quickly and most of the dogs in our care have contracted the virus and recovered without complications. The dogs that will be available for adoption are healthy, vaccinated, and no longer a risk to the community,” said Chief Veterinary Officer, Lindy Alverson. “We anticipate that Jefferson County Animal Care and Control Operations will be able to resume normal operations on September 1st, if no new dogs come in with the illness.”
Clear the shelter will begin officially at GBHS on Aug. 24 and an all-day event will be hosted on Aug. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. Adoption fees will be $15. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/gbhs-to-resume-adoptions-after-flu-outbreak/ | 2022-08-23T21:56:38 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/gbhs-to-resume-adoptions-after-flu-outbreak/ |
GARLAND COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating after a man was found acting "strange" and later lost consciousness at a detention center in Garland County.
Shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the Garland County Sheriff's Department received a call that said a man was acting "in a strange manner" and punching the concrete with his hands.
When deputies arrived to check on the man, they first found an unoccupied vehicle and then saw a man running across East Grand Avenue.
The man reportedly told them he got out of the car because there were "snakes inside the vehicle." Deputies found no snakes or "anything out of the ordinary."
Deputies noticed the man sweating profusely, having strange mannerisms, and acting seemingly paranoid and delusional.
During the conversation, the man told deputies, “Someone may have slipped something in my drink at my friend’s house.”
Once first responders were on the scene, the man said he took "numerous" drugs, including meth. He allegedly refused to get in an ambulance and ran away once deputies tried to arrest him for DWI and public intoxication.
A deputy then tased the man and after a small struggle, they were able to take the man into custody.
Once he was in custody, EMTs on scene medically cleared him and he was taken to the Garland County Detention Center.
The sheriff's office claimed that the man then "lost consciousness" shortly after arriving.
Staff at the detention center performed "life-saving measures" before he was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The body has been taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the cause of death, and Arkansas State Police have been requested to handle the investigation.
The identity of the man has not yet been released.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing and we will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/man-lost-consciousness-arkansas-detention-center/91-a947372a-6bb7-4baf-8bd5-54dfc53d42e2 | 2022-08-23T21:59:25 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/man-lost-consciousness-arkansas-detention-center/91-a947372a-6bb7-4baf-8bd5-54dfc53d42e2 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is requesting the help of the public in locating a missing woman.
26-year-old Amberly Lemus was last seen in Little Rock in April 2022.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Dearing at (501) 404-3014, Detective Boyd at (501) 404-3016, or the Little Rock Communications Center at (501) 371-4829. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-police-search-missing-woman-seen-months-ago/91-0f4983cd-5d4a-42f7-a302-7f2bade8d244 | 2022-08-23T21:59:31 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-police-search-missing-woman-seen-months-ago/91-0f4983cd-5d4a-42f7-a302-7f2bade8d244 |
CLINTON — The Clinton Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman.
Juana Arellano, 32, went missing around 9 p.m. Sunday near her home in Clinton, according the Clinton Police Department.
Arellano has brown hair, brown eyes and was last known to be wearing black leggings and a brown exercise shirt.
Residents with home security systems are asked to review any surveillance footage around the time Arellano went missing to verify her last known location, according to a social media post by the department.
Footage from Clinton Elementary School may have caught Arellano walking southbound along Illini Drive around 11:15 p.m.
Anyone with information on Arellano's disappearance should contact the Clinton Police Department at 217-935-9441.
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A homeless man sleeps on a sidewalk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Leftist political parties and elements of the ruling coalition are demanding more welfare for the poorest members of society who have been particularly hard-hit by one of the world’s highest inflation rates, currently running at more than 60% annually. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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Social movement demonstrators carry a mock coffin, representing the death of a living wage, to the Labor Ministry to protest low salaries and soaring inflation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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A handler swims alongside a horse from the Garrison Savannah Racetrack during its daily trip to the Caribbean Sea near Bridgetown, Barbados, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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A horse from the Garrison Savannah Racetrack rolls on the beach off the Caribbean Sea during its daily swim and bath near Bridgetown, Barbados, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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People sit on the grass at Victoria Tower Gardens at Westminster, in London, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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Manchester United's head coach Erik ten Hag celebrates at the end the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug 22, 2022. In background is Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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Liverpool's Luis Diaz, right, is fouled by Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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Manchester United's Jadon Sancho scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduces Pat Ryan during a campaign rally for Ryan, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Kingston, N.Y. Ryan is facing Republican Marc Molinaro in Tuesday's special election for New York's 19th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Presidential candidate Raila Odinga, center, accompanied by running mate Martha Karua, left, gestures to the media as he prepares to hand over the petition to the Supreme Court challenging the election results, in Nairobi, Kenya Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Odinga filed a Supreme Court challenge to last week's election result, asserting that the process was marked by criminal subversion and seeking that the outcome be nullified and a new vote be ordered. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Supporters of presidential candidate Raila Odinga react as he arrives at his campaign headquarters after submitting a petition at the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Odinga filed a Supreme Court challenge to last week's election result, asserting that the process was marked by criminal subversion and seeking that the outcome be nullified and a new vote be ordered. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
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Japan third base Ryo Ayabe (17) kneels on the ground after making a throwing error allowing Nicaragua's Brandon Jimenez to score the game winning run during the 11th inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Nicaragua won the game 8-7 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
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A police officer stands guard while a health worker gives a polio vaccine to a child in Peshawar, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad)
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China's Zhou Yetong, left, and Hu Mingyuan tries to block the ball during their preliminary match against Vietnam at Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, Philippines, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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Arizona Cardinals running back TJ Pledger (21) is hit by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Daelin Hayes, right, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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People carry a giant Russian flag during celebration of the Day of The National Flag in Mamayev Kurgan, the World War II Battle of Stalingrad memorial, in Volgograd, Russia, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexandr Kulikov)
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A Ukrainian serviceman stands on top of a tank while taking a break during training with his unit in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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NORMAL — Two Rivian Automotive subcontractors agreed to settlements and one is facing a lawsuit following an investigation that revealed employees were not paid overtime wages earned for their work building the production line in Normal, authorities said Tuesday.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an investigation led by his office and the Illinois Department of Labor into the electric vehicle company and a chain of subcontractors found they “failed to pay Mexican laborers for overtime worked.”
The settlements require China-based Guangzhou Mino Equipment Co. and Florida-based BIW Automotive Solution Inc., to pay owed overtime wages and civil penalties, totaling $315,000, to 59 workers who were denied overtime wages they earned.
“Any company doing business in our state must follow Illinois’ laws that require workers to be fairly paid for the time they work,” Raoul said in a prepared statement. “These settlements should send a message that employers cannot hide behind subcontractors to avoid responsibility for stolen wages, and I appreciate the Illinois Department of Labor’s collaboration. I am committed to holding businesses — large and small — accountable for violating laws that safeguard workers and support law-abiding businesses in Illinois.”
Rivian declined to comment.
The investigation was based on a tip from IBEW Local 197 related to “alleged workplace violations by Rivian subcontractors,” Raoul said.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, Rivian hired Mino to build assembly lines and Mino subcontracted work to BIW. BIW then subcontracted to Mexico-based SDS Industrialservicio S.A. de C.V. to obtain part of the workforce Mino used to complete its work for Rivian.
SDS was responsible for paying the workers, but Mino and BIW “shared significant control over their work and their conditions of employment.”
The Department of Labor and Attorney General’s Office found employees at the Rivian plant typically worked between 60 and 80 hours per week, seven days a week. Illinois law requires an overtime premium of 150% of regular hourly wages for each hour worked over 40 in a week.
SDS’s employees did not receive any overtime wages required by law, Raoul said.
Under the consent decree, Mino agreed to pay 59 affected employees $170,000 and BIW agreed to pay $145,000.
In addition to Mino and BIW, two other parties — SDS and its president — refused to cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation or participate in settlement discussions, according to Raoul’s office.
The Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit Tuesday “to ensure that they also pay penalties owed under Illinois law.”
Through the settlement with Mino and BIW, Raoul’s office is recovering about 150% of the overtime wages that employees should have received if they had been paid the required overtime premium rate, he said.
“Raoul’s office intends to vigorously pursue SDS and Semmelweis, the absent defendants, for the remainder of the money owed to workers,” according to Raoul’s announcement.
In December, Raoul announced settlements with three Rivian subcontractors also accused of not paying overtime wages to employees, using a similar chain of subcontracting work during construction of the production line in Normal.
Those settlements required Spain-based IT8 Software Engineering, S.L.; Mexico-based LAM Automation; and Mino to pay owed overtime wages and civil penalties, totaling $390,000, to 54 workers. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-rivian-subcontractors-settle-after-illinois-attorney-general-investigation/article_c3f8445c-2313-11ed-aaef-530d8f41514f.html | 2022-08-23T22:00:23 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-rivian-subcontractors-settle-after-illinois-attorney-general-investigation/article_c3f8445c-2313-11ed-aaef-530d8f41514f.html |
BLOOMINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a complaint against Fiesta Ranchera for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act, alleging the business failed to pay proper wages.
In a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, the labor department alleges that Nicholas and Cynthia Canchola, owners of all three Fiesta Ranchera restaurants in Bloomington, withheld or improperly compensated employees for overtime work from January 2020 until January 2022.
Nicholas Canchola told The Pantagraph that his out-of-state accountant failed to properly update the overtime rate for a handful of his employees.
"He did the old overtime rate," Canchola said. "Somehow he didn’t catch it when he was at the computer."
Representatives for the labor department could not immediately be reached for comment.
The department alleges that the restaurant owners "failed to pay their employees one-and-one-half times their regular rates" for hours worked over 40 in a single work week, as well as improperly calculating servers' tip pay into overtime pay.
Conchola said that the majority of his employees work less than 40 hours a week, and his accountant failed to notice the increase in minimum wage. "When the minimum wage went up, on the overtime, somehow he forgot to click the overtime (rate)," he said. "Because he saw that most of my employees don’t make overtime … he left the old overtime (rate)."
The complaint requests that the defendants cease violating several sections of the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as provide "such other relief as may be necessary and appropriate."
Conchola said that the issue did not last the two-year "investigation period," that he acknowledged the discrepancy and resolved the issue. "It was like four or five employees at (around) $300 each … that was including the penalty."
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The McLean County Health Department reported another 334 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, which brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,672 since the pandemic began. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/fiesta-ranchera-faces-federal-labor-complaint/article_264eafcc-2316-11ed-8550-9b2dd1d5694d.html | 2022-08-23T22:00:29 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/fiesta-ranchera-faces-federal-labor-complaint/article_264eafcc-2316-11ed-8550-9b2dd1d5694d.html |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In a first for Orange County, the Asian American Pacific Islander group participated in the Adopt-A-Precinct program offered by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.
The program allows organizations to fundraise while serving their community. Amy Akamine, president of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, learned about the program and its fundraising opportunities while attending the Asian American Coming Together townhall.
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This led Akamine to secure a location for NAAP as a fundraising effort and start a scholarship fund.
In addition to the AAPI’s first time adopting a precinct, it will also be their initial effort coming together to participate in the voting process in Orange County.
They will be on hand to assist poll workers in the voting process in a variety of roles from poll clerk, voter system inspector, help desk, e-poll operator and poll deputy.
According to their press release, the AAPI community has the lowest percentage of voter turnout among ethnic groups and this initiative hopes to spark change.
Their goal is to increase voter participation by 20%, helping their community go from a “whisper to a roar”.
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AUBURN, Calif. — An Auburn man is now the lottery player with the largest scratcher prize from the California Lottery!
Chad Fry won $20 million off of a $30 scratchers ticket on a "Set For Life Millionaire Edition" ticket. The ticket was purchased at Foothill Market in Auburn.
“I’m sure it will hit me that I’m a millionaire [now that I’ve seen] all those zeroes!” Fry said.
He chose to receive a lump sum and said he plans to buy a new F-250 truck.
Winners of the Set For Life Millionaire Edition ticket can choose an annual payment of $800,000 per year before taxes for 25 years, or a lump sum of $11.6 million before taxes, according to the California Lottery.
Watch more on ABC10 | Kiely Rodni: What happened and why it took so long to find the Truckee teen | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/california-lottery-auburn-20-million-scratcher-prize/103-564af304-4cbe-47e9-9300-c9dd19599e56 | 2022-08-23T22:01:39 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/california-lottery-auburn-20-million-scratcher-prize/103-564af304-4cbe-47e9-9300-c9dd19599e56 |
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse in Roseville has closed, marking an end to the restaurant chain in the greater Sacramento area.
"We did have to make the difficult decision to close our Roseville, CA Tahoe Joe’s location. We want to thank our loyal guests for the many years of dining with us and to our dedicated team members who served the Roseville community," Chief Operating Officer of BBQ Holdings, Al Hank wrote in a statement to ABC10.
Tahoe Joe's in Roseville resided at 1905 Taylor Road near Golfland Sunsplash.
The closure in Roseville follows previous closures of Tahoe Joe's locations in the area, including in Folsom and Arden-Arcade.
Tahoe Joe's still has locations in Fresno, Bakersfield and Visalia, according to its website. Tahoe Joe’s opened its first location in Fresno in 1996.
Watch more on ABC10: Kiely Rodni: What happened and why it took so long to find the Truckee teen | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/tahoe-joes-roseville/103-e388160c-f6c9-42c3-aab6-1dc65212c9b1 | 2022-08-23T22:01:46 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/tahoe-joes-roseville/103-e388160c-f6c9-42c3-aab6-1dc65212c9b1 |
Idaho Falls’ newest airline declared bankruptcy on Tuesday, immediately shutting down all flights to and from Reno less than two weeks after offering flights in the city.
aha! Airlines announced the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 10 months after its inaugural flight and a month after aha! Tim Sieber, head of the aha! business unit, said the carrier was "one of the fastest growing regional airlines in the Western U.S." in a July 2022 news release.
aha! began nonstop flights at Idaho Falls Regional Airport to and from Reno on Aug. 11. The Reno-Tahoe based airline is powered by ExpressJet Airlines.
The city of Idaho Falls released a statement on Tuesday that says "we were notified today of the immediate cessation of flights operated by aha! in all markets they serve, including Idaho Falls. We are hopeful a successful restructure will mean aha! is able to offer nonstop service to the IDA region in the future. All affected passengers are asked to contact aha! and express jet directly on the status of refunds. All other routes/airlines at IDA remain unaffected and IDA continues to be the premier airport serving eastern Idaho."
aha! recommends all customers who purchased tickets for travel after Aug. 22 contact their credit card companies for flight refunds. Other travel arrangements, baggage claims or individuals unable to take advantage of the credit card option are recommended to file a claim in the bankruptcy proceeding. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/aha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-12-days-after-starting-flights-to-and-from-idaho-falls/article_1733ee94-2311-11ed-826e-ef8244db98bc.html | 2022-08-23T22:04:12 | 1 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/aha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-12-days-after-starting-flights-to-and-from-idaho-falls/article_1733ee94-2311-11ed-826e-ef8244db98bc.html |
GARLAND COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating after a man was found acting "strange" and later lost consciousness at a detention center in Garland County.
Shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the Garland County Sheriff's Department received a call that said a man was acting "in a strange manner" and punching the concrete with his hands.
When deputies arrived to check on the man, they first found an unoccupied vehicle and then saw a man running across East Grand Avenue.
The man reportedly told them he got out of the car because there were "snakes inside the vehicle." Deputies found no snakes or "anything out of the ordinary."
Deputies noticed the man sweating profusely, having strange mannerisms, and acting seemingly paranoid and delusional.
During the conversation, the man told deputies, “Someone may have slipped something in my drink at my friend’s house.”
Once first responders were on the scene, the man said he took "numerous" drugs, including meth. He allegedly refused to get in an ambulance and ran away once deputies tried to arrest him for DWI and public intoxication.
A deputy then tased the man and after a small struggle, they were able to take the man into custody.
Once he was in custody, EMTs on scene medically cleared him and he was taken to the Garland County Detention Center.
The sheriff's office claimed that the man then "lost consciousness" shortly after arriving.
Staff at the detention center performed "life-saving measures" before he was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The body has been taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the cause of death, and Arkansas State Police have been requested to handle the investigation.
The identity of the man has not yet been released.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing and we will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/man-lost-consciousness-arkansas-detention-center/91-a947372a-6bb7-4baf-8bd5-54dfc53d42e2 | 2022-08-23T22:05:06 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/man-lost-consciousness-arkansas-detention-center/91-a947372a-6bb7-4baf-8bd5-54dfc53d42e2 |
At least seven people were shot in less than an hour in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, underscoring the rampant gun violence facing the city this summer.
Between 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., police said seven people were either injured or killed in shootings spanning four different neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Investigators said four men were critically wounded in a shooting at 60th and Race streets in West Philadelphia around 4:30 p.m.
In North Philadelphia, a 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in the head, police said. It happened on the 1800 block of North Ringgold Street at about 4:12 p.m.
Police said a 40-year-old man was shot in the foot on the 6600 block of Lebanon Avenue in Overbrook at approximately 3:37 pm. He was taken to the hospital where he's listed in stable condition.
In Kensington, a man was critically wounded when he was shot at Ella Street and Allegheny Avenue around 4:30 p.m., police told NBC10.
No arrests have been made in any of the shootings, police said.
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Entering Tuesday, at least 350 people had been killed in Philadelphia, according to police. That's up 1% from last year, which wound up the deadliest on record.
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A box of guns was delivered to a Delaware County high school in what police are calling an "honest mistake."
Police said the delivery to Chester High School was a mistake on the part of FedEx, but parents say it couldn’t come at a worse time – when schools are laser-focused on keeping children safe as they’re getting ready to return to class.
Chester Upland School District Superintendent Dr. Craig Parkinson said they were expecting a delivery of textbooks and supplies for the start of the school year, but instead, something else arrived at the loading dock Friday.
School district leaders said the package from FedEx was stored inside the school over the weekend. On Monday, a FedEx driver returned to the school when they realized the delivery was wrong.
Six guns were inside the package, officials said.
“We were contacted and followed school protocol and got the police involved immediately,” Nafis Nichols, Chester Upland School District receiver, said.
The Chester police department said they found the guns were 30 caliber M1 rifles.
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Chester Upland School District officials sent out a letter to school staff and families making them aware of the discovery.
“When deliveries come in, we check everything,” Kevin Thomas, Chester High School maintenance employee told NBC10. “Usually, it’s like school supplies. So I don’t think – in the history, nothing like this has ever happened. So it had to be a big misunderstanding, big mistake.”
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said the box was not addressed to the school, or even to a property in the city of Chester. Rather, it had been addressed to an auto repair shop in bordering Chester Township to an avid gun collector.
Gretsky said no charges will be filed.
“They had a right to purchase it, we checked everything out, everything was completely legal- nothing illegal about it,” Gretsky said. “And it was one solo individual who purchased the firearms.”
The firearms were returned to FedEx, authorities said.
“We take this matter very seriously and are cooperating fully with investigating authorities,” FedEx told NBC10. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/box-of-guns-mistakenly-delivered-to-delaware-county-high-school/3343155/ | 2022-08-23T22:06:05 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/box-of-guns-mistakenly-delivered-to-delaware-county-high-school/3343155/ |
A Bismarck woman charged with felony child neglect and abuse in the death of a 5-year-old boy pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and will cooperate with the prosecution in the trial of a woman charged with murder.
Serenity Foots, 19, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to contributing to the deprivation of a minor, according to court records. The felony charge was dismissed.
Burleigh County State’s Attorney Julie Lawyer said nothing Foots did contributed to the February 2022 death of Geremy Doyle, whose cause of death is listed in state documents as battered child syndrome. Police said the boy had numerous wounds and "was made to sleep in essentially an entryway of this residence that was unheated in the middle of winter." The state medical examiner found head and brain injuries, respiratory illnesses, and frostbite damage that led to gangrene on all of the child’s toes, which would have required amputation had he lived.
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Foots “had taken on a disciplinary/caring role for the child” at her mother’s direction, Lawyer said, adding that Foots failed to get the boy adequate nutrition or medical care.
South Central District Judge Daniel Borgen placed Foots on probation for one year and suspended a year of jail time. He sentenced her to 102 days in jail and gave her credit for that amount already served.
Rolanda Doyle, 40, Foots’ mother and Geremy Doyle’s aunt, is charged with murder and child abuse in the boy’s death. She has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial Oct. 12.
Rolanda Doyle's partner -- Russell James, 36 -- in July pleaded guilty to misdemeanor contributing to the deprivation or delinquency of a minor. He previously faced a felony child neglect charge. James was given credit for 156 days served in jail and sentenced to about a year of probation. He will cooperate with the prosecution as Doyle’s case proceeds, court records show. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-woman-sentenced-in-death-of-5-year-old-boy/article_cdb1e92e-231a-11ed-8409-27306b8b231a.html | 2022-08-23T22:10:12 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-woman-sentenced-in-death-of-5-year-old-boy/article_cdb1e92e-231a-11ed-8409-27306b8b231a.html |
DANVILLE, Va. – A teen has been arrested after bringing a gun to George Washington High School in Danville, Danville Police said.
On Monday around 3:06 p.m., police said that a physical altercation between GWHS students took place, and after the altercation, security officers were told that one of the students involved had a handgun.
Police said the student, 15 years old, was taken to a secure office where officers found the firearm in his book bag.
The school was placed on lockdown when the altercation happened, and all students involved were searched for weapons, according to police.
Authorities said that after the search was complete, they moved forward with the dismissal of students to ensure an orderly release.
No other weapons were found during their search, and no students were hurt in the incident, police said.
According to police, the gun was never discharged.
The 15-year-old student remains in custody and investigators are seeking juvenile petitions for felony possession of a firearm on school grounds and underage possession of a firearm, according to the release.
The Danville Police Department continues to encourage the motto of “see something, say something” to improve the safety of others.
Anyone who witnessed or has information on this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department through any of the available platforms including calling the patrol office at 434-799-6510, investigations at 434-799-6508, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, dispatch at 911 or 434-799-5111, through social media accounts and messenger on Facebook, or use of the crime tips app CARE. Information leading to an arrest and conviction, in this case, will be eligible for a cash reward. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/15-year-old-danville-student-arrested-after-bringing-gun-to-school-police-say/ | 2022-08-23T22:10:58 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/15-year-old-danville-student-arrested-after-bringing-gun-to-school-police-say/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Another fire happened in Northwest Roanoke on Tuesday.
Roanoke Fire-EMS said that around 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, they responded to reports of a structure fire in Northwest Roanoke.
Crews said the fire happened on the 200 block of Wells Avenue NW.
The fire is under control and no injuries have been reported, according to the Roanoke Fire-EMS.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, crews said.
You can see more photos of the scene on the Roanoke Fire-EMS Facebook post below.
Posted by Roanoke FireEMS Department on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/crews-respond-to-northwest-roanoke-structure-fire/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:04 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/crews-respond-to-northwest-roanoke-structure-fire/ |
DANVILLE, Va. – After last December’s tornados left thousands without homes in Kentucky and Tennessee, a local group is stepping in to do what they can to help.
On Tuesday, God’s Pit Crew announced the three homes their volunteers and staff built for three families in the devastated areas.
The group said that building the houses took three weeks, and the families will see and tour their homes for the first time with the keys to a new beginning.
This was the first time that God’s Pit Crew built three homes at the same time, according to the release.
Their homes not only give the families new beginnings, but the financial burden is lifted too – the group said that the homes are provided for free, furnished, and decorated.
Two of the families lost their homes along with all of their possessions when the tornados hit in Kentucky, the release said, and a Tennessee woman lost her home and everything she owned in that tornado after already losing a previous home in a fire.
“We are overjoyed to provide these homes for these three families,” Randy Johnson, God’s Pit Crew Founder and President said. " Our volunteers put so much love into every moment of the work rebuilding them. We are so grateful to our amazing volunteers and to our wonderful donors who make all this possible.”
Already this year, the group said they’ve rebuilt two homes for two Kentucky families, and their Immediate Response team has been working in Kentucky after devastating floods after spending two weeks in Southwest Virginia to also help flood victims.
They said they’ve sent tractor-trailer loads of emergency supplies to the impacted locations, too.
If you want to learn more about God’s Pit Crew or how you can help, visit their website. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/danville-group-reveals-homes-for-survivors-of-last-decembers-tornados-in-kentucky-tennessee/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:10 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/danville-group-reveals-homes-for-survivors-of-last-decembers-tornados-in-kentucky-tennessee/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – This guy lives up to the sweetness of his name.
Oreo is a sweet, energetic, young fella that’s looking for his forever home. He’s been in and out of the shelter for over seven months – which is just as long as he’s been alive.
Oreo is crate-trained and his foster family said that he still has some to learn, but he knows that if he’s good, he’ll get a few cheerios.
To ensure success in his new home, he will get training sessions with one of the Roanoke Valley SPCA training partners, thanks to the Judith Goins Behavior Support Fund that is covering the costs.
Oreo’s foster mom said that the best thing his new family can do for him is to have patience while he learns and that he will make a great family companion.
He’s 37 pounds, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested, RVSPCA said, and his adoption fee is $99.
If you think this sweet boy would be the perfect fit for your family, contact the RVSPCA at 540-339-9247 or fill out an application to adopt Oreo here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/meet-oreo-the-dog-thats-just-as-sweet-as-the-cookie/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:16 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/meet-oreo-the-dog-thats-just-as-sweet-as-the-cookie/ |
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – A man serving as Pittsylvania County’s interim administrator plans to resign, according to Pittsylvania County officials.
On Tuesday, officials said that Clarence Monday, who has been serving as the Interim Pittsylvania County Administrator since February after the previous administrator was fired, submitted his letter of resignation which will be effective 30 days or sooner.
“The Board has been most supportive of me in this role, and I have tremendously enjoyed returning to the County and serving the Board of Supervisors, County staff, and the citizens of this great County for the past seven months,” Monday said.
The Board expressed Monday’s role as an administrator for the county.
“Since returning to Pittsylvania County on an interim basis, Clarence Monday has been a real asset,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Vic Ingram. “He has provided leadership and guidance, helped us maneuver through the search for a permanent County Administrator, and aided in the preparation of a balanced budget that did not include a tax increase. He has served the citizens of Pittsylvania County not once but twice as the leader of our County. He will be missed, and I wish him the very best!”
Officials said that Monday is resigning because he is moving, and when he listed his house, it sold within a single day.
Now, the Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with a consultant, is searching for the next Pittsylvania County Administrator and has received several applications so far, but a formal review of applicants will begin on September 12, according to the release. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/pittsylvania-county-interim-administrator-to-resign/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:22 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/pittsylvania-county-interim-administrator-to-resign/ |
DANVILLE, Va. – A man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing a 23-year-old man at a Danville apartment complex in July, according to Danville Police.
On July 27, around 10:50 p.m., the Danville Police Department said they responded to calls of shots fired at the apartment complex located in the 1300 block of Piney Forest Road.
Officers that arrived at the scene found 23-year-old Darick Richardson II in the complex parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds, according to authorities.
Police said that Richardson was flown out to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he later he died from the injuries.
Authorities conducted an investigation following the shooting, and on Monday, a Danville grand jury indicted 30-year-old Richard Wilson, Jr, police said.
Wilson is being held at the Danville City Jail with no bond on the following charges regarding the July 27 incident, according to police:
- First-degree murder,
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,
- Use of a firearm by a convicted felon. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/police-man-charged-after-shooting-killing-23-year-old-man-at-danville-apartment-complex/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:28 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/police-man-charged-after-shooting-killing-23-year-old-man-at-danville-apartment-complex/ |
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – The Virginia DMV is helping drivers in Southside protect their cars from being stolen.
A Virginia State Police program will provide vehicle identification number etchings for free on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martinsville DMV Customer Service Center.
Drivers can get their vehicle’s identification number etched on their windshield and windows of the car during the event.
DMV officials said that when the VIN can be found in multiple places on the car, thieves are less likely to take it.
Many insurance agencies will also offer a discount if your vehicle is protected by VIN agencies. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/vsp-program-offering-free-vin-etchings-on-wednesday-in-martinsville/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:35 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/vsp-program-offering-free-vin-etchings-on-wednesday-in-martinsville/ |
Fire-fighters in Dallas County are being hailed heroes after rescuing families from floodwaters.
For 15 years, Kenia Guerin has called the property off Beckett Road home. On Monday, it was the first time she ever witnessed it flood.
Once water surrounded her home and her parent's place nearby, Guerin called 911.
Crews with Dallas County Fire-Rescue responded and immediately began evacuating her family and fellow neighbors.
"They are heroes," Guerin said.
Texas Sky Ranger was overhead as firefighters carried her three children, ages nine, four and seven months, to a fire truck on higher ground.
“I was very grateful for the fire department because the whole way they were talking to the children, kept playing with them and making sure they were okay,” Guerin said.
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Inside the Guerin’s home, everything is soaked and muddy. Few things are salvageable.
“All the flooring is completely destroyed,” she said. “Our home is unlivable right now. We have no water, no electricity.”
Guerin said beyond staying with her sister for the immediate future the family is unsure what they will do next.
For now, she’s focused on remaining positive and calm for her children.
“It’s unreal. It got to the point where you don’t know whether to laugh or cry at that moment," she said. "I’m just thankful that my kids are okay. That’s the most important thing.”
Be prepared for your day and week ahead. Sign up for our weather newsletter. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/after-monday-floods-seagoville-mom-hails-firefighters-as-heroes/3055246/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/after-monday-floods-seagoville-mom-hails-firefighters-as-heroes/3055246/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Zaxby’s, loved and widely known for its chicken, chicken wings, and Zax Sauce, is returning to the Star City.
On Tuesday, Zaxby’s said that they’re reopening under new owners at the 3206 Ordway Drive location in Roanoke.
The restaurant will be open for dine-in and drive-thru services starting on August 29.
The 2,400-square-foot restaurant will be located near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and will feature a completely new interior design, in addition to renovated back-of-house with new kitchen equipment, according to the release.
“We’re looking forward to bringing Zaxby’s back to the Roanoke community,” Kevin Schweiker, one of three new Zaxby’s owners said.
Zaxby’s said there will be indoor seating for up to 54 guests, online ordering will be available, and that third-party delivery will be offered through Doordash, GrubHub, and UperEats beginning in September.
To celebrate their opening, Zaxby’s said that customers that download the app and sign up for the Zax Fanz Club will be eligible to get a free Signature Sandwich.
The new location will bring also new employment opportunities to the area – Schweiker said that the location will provide upwards of 50 new employment opportunities.
You can apply for employment at Zaxby’s by walking into the restaurant or applying online through Indeed, according to the release. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/zaxbys-in-roanoke-to-reopen-under-new-management/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:41 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/23/zaxbys-in-roanoke-to-reopen-under-new-management/ |
Authorities in Fort Worth confirm the arrest of a man accused of the murder of a Canales Furniture store delivery driver.
Fort Worth Police told NBC 5 on Aug. 5 that a man, later identified as Fabricio Rivera-Perez, was delivering furniture on the 3800 block of Reed Street when someone stole his company's delivery truck.
Police initially told NBC 5 that the man had been shot, but later revised their statement to say they weren't yet sure how the man died and that he may have died after jumping or falling from the truck.
Since then, investigators have been searching for the person who took the truck. On Tuesday, police said they'd arrested 28-year-old Carlos Valdez and charged him with murder.
No other details about the investigation have been released.
The day Rivera was killed, Canales Furniture released the following statement.
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"To our community, It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we regret to inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, who passed away today," Canales said in a statement shared with NBC 5. "We will miss him more than words can express. He was not just our coworker but part of the families who complete Canales Furniture. We are asking you to join us in prayer for the peace of his soul. May God give strength to his family members to cope with this huge loss." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-arrested-accused-of-murder-in-death-of-canales-furniture-delivery-driver/3055308/ | 2022-08-23T22:11:44 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-arrested-accused-of-murder-in-death-of-canales-furniture-delivery-driver/3055308/ |
YORK, Pa. — As the population increases, more Latinos are making sure their voices are heard.
“The Latino population in Pennsylvania continues growing," said Maria Gutierrez with CASA.
According to a UnidosUS and Mi Familia Vota poll, 61% of Latino voters in Pennsylvania say they are certain to vote in the midterms this November.
“It shows us truly what issues are important to the Latino community in Pennsylvania, and what they’re paying attention to as we get closer to the midterm elections," said Rafael Collazo, the National Political Director at UnidosUS.
The poll showed that inflation and the rising cost of living were top priorities for Latino voters in Pennsylvania.
“What did people mean when they said inflation and the rising cost of living? What they meant, overwhelmingly, was food, basic living expenses and gasoline," said Gary Segura, the Founding Partner and President of BSP Research.
Other priorities included crime and gun violence, jobs and the economy.
When deciding who to vote for in an election, a deal breaker for 58% of Latino voters in Pennsylvania would be if the candidate was supported by hate groups and white supremacists/nationalists.
Other deal breakers include: Participated in or supported the January 6th riots and supporting a complete ban on abortions without exceptions.
“This is a very progressive agenda, for things that would essentially drive Latinos away from a candidate," said Segura.
When making decisions about which candidates to support in an election, 90% of Latino voters in Pennsylvania say a trait that they look for in a candidate is that they are willing to work with both parties and compromise to get things done.
“Latino voters, Latino leaders are very engaged in this electoral cycle, they understand what’s on the line, and they’re simply looking for more information, engagement from candidates and parties," said Collazo. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/new-poll-highlights-top-priorities-for-latino-voters-in-pa-ahead-of-midterm-elections-inflation-gun-violence-money-abortion-gun-control-schools-safety/521-8aaf9a51-eb43-4480-9407-ffa19a9ce65b | 2022-08-23T22:12:53 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/new-poll-highlights-top-priorities-for-latino-voters-in-pa-ahead-of-midterm-elections-inflation-gun-violence-money-abortion-gun-control-schools-safety/521-8aaf9a51-eb43-4480-9407-ffa19a9ce65b |
YORK, Pa. — York County is running out of places to put its trash.
More than half currently ends up at Modern Landfill in Windsor and Lower Windsor Townships. The landfill, though, is on track to reach capacity by 2025.
A proposal to expand the landfill would increase its capacity by 57 percent, from 42 million cubic yards to 66 million cubic yards of trash. The expansion is estimated to extend the life of the landfill 25 to 30 years.
That proposal was rejected unanimously by Lower Windsor Township supervisors in a December 2020 vote. Township officials declined to talk about the issue with FOX43, but board meeting minutes from the vote said the supervisors were concerned about the increased footprint of the proposed expansion.
The only other alternative within the county, reopening the former York County Sanitary Landfill in Hopewell Township, was voted down last week amid strong community opposition.
“We want to be prepared. We don’t want the day to show up when they say, ‘We’re closed.'. That’s what we’re doing here, to make sure we have a place for the county’s waste,” said Jen Cristofoletti, community services outreach coordinator with York County Solid Waste Authority.
The next option would be shipping waste out of the state, likely into Maryland.
York County Solid Waste Authority significantly reduces the volume of trash it needs to ship to landfills by first burning household waste for energy, then taking out recyclable materials. Even so, it sent out 190,000 tons of ash waste last year.
Shipping that amount out of state would increase costs. The Lower Windsor Township taxpayer burden would likely be compounded by the loss of about $1 million a year in tipping fees paid to the township by Modern Landfill.
Leadership at Modern Landfill, which is owned by Republic Services, said they still hope to negotiate an expansion of the landfill before it reaches capacity.
“When you look at the benefits compared to the existing facility, there’s a whole lot of upside for everyone for this project to go forward, so we’re optimistic,” said Modern Landfill general manager Tim O’Donnell. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/trash-crisis-york-landfill-capacity/521-8e1d9149-4244-4b98-a4c7-762e50bca6cc | 2022-08-23T22:12:59 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/trash-crisis-york-landfill-capacity/521-8e1d9149-4244-4b98-a4c7-762e50bca6cc |
FORT WORTH, Texas — One of the many streets in Fort Worth that ended up underwater during Monday's flash floods was in the 100 block of Carroll Street.
That's where workers at Downtown Garage witnessed drivers taking serious chances with their rides. In fact, Fort Worth firefighters put up caution tape across Carroll Street, but according to employees at Downtown Garage, drivers ignored the warning.
Now, auto technicians like Jordan Parker across North Texas are busy assessing damages on vehicles driven or towed into their shops. Unfortunately, even some of those drivers who managed to navigate the standing water may not be in the clear.
There is proof of that in a Chevrolet Silverado truck at Downtown Garage. When the truck is started, there is a serious engine problem because of how it sounds.
The truck is in the shop after the driver shared with Parker how deep of water it was driven on Monday morning. Parker has been working on the Silverado to see if it is repairable at the request of the owner's insurance adjuster.
"I'm going to see how far that insurance wants me to go," said Parker. "Because I could call it right now that they're going to need a new engine."
Emergency responders rescued driver after driver from stalled vehicles. Fort Worth Firefighters rescued Shanea Jones after her Dodge Charger stopped in high water.
Jones had no problem getting through the standing water on her way to chemotherapy. But on her way back home it was a different story. After being rescued she called a relative who owns a tow truck to take her 2018 to an auto repair shop.
In some cases, you could only see vehicle rooftops during the downpour. While most drivers made it through standing water, many did not, including drivers outside Downtown Garage where Parker works.
"I would not drive my car through water that is higher than the curb on the street," said Parker. "A few of them we watched die. We had a couple of guys have to push probably about six or seven cars through the water."
One of Parker's coworkers at Downtown Garage shared several photos of people risking their vehicles in high water. They witnessed all-size vehicles go through standing water more than knee-high Monday morning.
It came as no surprise when a vehicle stalled in the middle of the water. Parker warns even drivers who made it through should consider seeing a mechanic.
Down the road, you could experience what Parker calls engine gremlins, especially vehicles with electronic components.
Parker said, "That's going to cause interference. It's going to yes, your computer's not going to see what it needs to see properly. And that's going to be one of those little gremlins."
Parker also strongly suggests that when buying a used vehicle customers obtain a CarFax report. If an insurance claim involving flooding is connected to a vehicle it should show up on damage and history reports. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/drivers-who-rode-through-high-waters-urged-to-have-their-vehicles-checked/287-c8e1d35c-20b8-4495-b926-c7b542f3afe3 | 2022-08-23T22:19:21 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/drivers-who-rode-through-high-waters-urged-to-have-their-vehicles-checked/287-c8e1d35c-20b8-4495-b926-c7b542f3afe3 |
DALLAS — The North Texas area saw major flooding in just 24 hours this week with a combination of severe drought conditions and torrential rain.
Residents were also left with flooded vehicles and even homes.
If you're experiencing any sort of damage, officials want you to report it as soon as possible.
It's also important to begin filing insurance claims when it comes to flooding.
Reporting damage
Texas officials are urging residents to report all their damage to the state emergency management department.
The top of the webpage has a video that tells you what steps to take, such as calling your insurance and reporting damage to local officials.
If you scroll down a bit, there is a link to a survey titled "August Severe Weather and Flooding," where residents can report damage from this week's flooding event.
The survey will ask for things like personal information and photos, as well as asking if you need help cleaning up or if you're still able to live in the home.
It's important to note that reporting damage to the Texas Department of Emergency Management is not a substitute for reporting damage to insurance agencies and does not guarantee relief assistance.
Filing insurance claims
For vehicles, insurance agency State Farm has a checklist of what to do if your vehicle floods.
It's recommended that you avoid starting your car if it floods, as water in the engine can cause more damage.
If you need to file a claim, your insurance company and a qualified mechanic will survey the damage and should check the vehicle's oil dipstick, electrical components and the fuel tank and line. It's also important to dry out the interior as soon as possible and remove water-damaged cylinders.
State Farm said that 1,050 of its customers had filed claims due to flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the past four days. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-flooding-how-to-report-damage-tips-filing-insurance-claims/287-d8abb70c-0d5a-4753-bd95-7c3487fbb24a | 2022-08-23T22:19:27 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-flooding-how-to-report-damage-tips-filing-insurance-claims/287-d8abb70c-0d5a-4753-bd95-7c3487fbb24a |
The renter wage gap for millennials in Midland is -12.3%, while the national millennial renter wage gap is -20.6%, according to a new report on filterbuy.com.
The renter wage gap considers the pay renters receive and how much rental housing costs.
The new report, which detailed the gap for millennials aged 25 to 41, showed that the average millennial renter in Midland makes $41,885 and the annual wage needed to afford a one-bedroom rental home is $47,760 -- with a monthly rent of $1,194, according to the report.
The report noted 17.7% of millennials in Midland are renters. The rest of the U.S. has a millennial renter wage gap of -20.6%, according to filterbuy.com.
The median wage for millennial renters nationwide is $34,555 and the national yearly wage needed to rent a one-bedroom home is $43,547 – with 27.2% of millennials renting nationally, the recent report stated.
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Missing Tucson hiker found dead at Zion National Park in Utah
Zion National Park ended their search for Tucson resident Jetal Agnihotri, 29, after she was found in the Virgin River near the Court of the Patriarchs and later pronounced dead by a medical examiner on Monday.
According to the park service, the search for Agnihotri began Friday after the agency received reports that multiple hikers were swept off their feet by a flash flood in the Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava at Zion National Park.
Agnihotri's family contacted the National Park Service late Friday evening claiming that she was overdue from a trip to the Narrows, the service said.
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Jetal Agnihotri," said Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent at Zion National Park.
The Court of the Patriarchs is about 6 "river miles" south of the Narrows.
More than 170 responders contributed to search and rescue operations during a four-day period.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Hopi teens see need for skateboarding park, make it happen
VILLAGE OF TEWA, Ariz. (AP) — They skateboarded on basketball courts and in parking lots, through highway intersections and down roads that twist from the mesas that rise above the high desert.
They set up tricks with old railroad ties and lumber, sometimes using their own skateboards to move the materials in place. During a pandemic that led to lockdowns, curfews and mask mandates on the Hopi reservation, the solo nature of skateboarding was a comfort.
But the reservation that borders the northeast corner of Arizona lacked a designated skate spot. So a group of Hopi teenagers made it happen, seeing out a project they initially thought would take months and displaying the Hopi cultural value of sumi'nangwa — coming together for the greater good.
"I hope this will inspire other youth groups to try and do something like this to make the Hopi community a better place for the future generations of our people," said Quintin "Q" Nahsonhoya, one of a handful of co-leads on the project.
The skateboarding destination opened late this spring in the Village of Tewa. It's called Skate 264 for the highway that runs through the 2,500 square-mile (6,474-square-kilometer) Hopi reservation and connects the more than dozen villages. Kira Nevayaktewa came up with the logo that features a cat named "Skategod" that was part of the crew.
The youth group first wanted to ensure the community wanted a skate park, so they surveyed residents who overwhelmingly supported the idea. The group received a grant for branding, sold merchandise to raise money, secured a plot of land and got materials donated through partnerships.
Skate parks have popped up across Indian Country in recent years, many of them youth-led. Some host competitions like one on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota or the All Nations Skate Jam held during the Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to much smaller spots like those on Hopi. Native Americans also have created their own brands of skateboards that feature traditional designs with modern twists. The sport that has Indigenous roots tied to surfing has gained even more acceptance since it debuted at the 2020 Olympics, said Betsy Gordon, who curated an exhibit on skateboarding in Native communities at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
"That gives it legitimacy in a lot of adult eyes, people who are making the rules or who fund (skate parks)," she said. "This sense of skateboarding being outsider and niche and oppositional and dangerous, I think it's really disappearing."
The creators of the Hopi skate spot — all teenagers when they started work in it in late 2020 — make it clear skateboarding is for everyone. Go at your own pace. Create your own style. No one is too good to fall, they say in an online Wipe Out Wednesday feature.
In one of their videos, someone picks up a skateboard for the first time, learns new tricks and is celebrated even when he doesn't land them.
"For Hopi, a lot of things have to do from the heart and not willing to give up," said Terrill Humeyestewa, one of the co-leads. "The skateboard is is kind of the same principle as that. Have a good mind, strong heart, think about what you're doing it for and everything will work out OK."
The co-leads, who also include Laela Nevayaktewa and Jacque Thorpe, have a mix of shy and outspoken characteristics. Each of them became comfortable talking with people outside their circle of family and friends. They got approval from the Village of Tewa for land to build the skate spot — no small feat on tribal land where development requires approval from clans, permit holders or the larger community.
The group raised money by selling beanies, stickers and shirts at roadside stands. Nahsonhoya's father, Brandon, and stepmother, Valaura, served as fiscal sponsors and created partnerships with a Phoenix-area skateboard company that donated the ramp and props, and others who donated concrete for the foundation. Other family members and the broader community helped with the manual labor, feeding the crew or providing guidance.
Some of the co-leads have graduated high school since starting the project, others are finishing up. While safety was a priority, they said they also wanted to bring joy to others through skateboarding, stay active and avoid bad influences.
"It keeps you from doing nothing with your time, and that's how I see Hopi and skateboarding coming together, filling your days and your time with something positive," Thorpe said.
Adult mentors lent their skills for video production, photography, graphic design and organizing to keep the group on track and encourage them.
"I didn't know about skateboarding, but what I do know is community organizing and local fundraising, and I have a lot of connections in the community, so I can figure it out with you guys," Samantha Honanie, a mentor, told the group.
"If they believed in themselves, we were going to walk them through this whole process," said Paul Molina, another mentor.
The Village of Tewa now is overseeing the park and eventually will have security guards to patrol the area. Village leaders are hoping to add lights and a basketball court alongside the softball fields for the youth, said Deidra Honyumptewa, chair of the village's board of directors.
"It's a huge testament to us leaders, or older people, that these kids can get things done and they see a need for it," she said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/08/23/hopi-teens-create-their-own-skateboarding-park-village-tewa/7877485001/ | 2022-08-23T22:25:16 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/08/23/hopi-teens-create-their-own-skateboarding-park-village-tewa/7877485001/ |
Man charged with reckless manslaughter for 2020 fatal shooting of teen
A man has been charged with reckless manslaughter on Thursday, two years after the 2020 accidental shooting and killing of a male teen in Phoenix.
Johnny Edward Tatum, 21, was taken into Phoenix police custody at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Aug. 18 after he was extradited from a detention center in Fairfield, California. Arrest records show Tatum left Arizona for California almost immediately after the shooting occurred. Tatum was 19 years old at the time of the incident.
According to records, Tatum was been riding in his car with four juvenile friends the night of the shooting, Sept. 9, 2020. They stopped to visit one of the friends’ girlfriends at a house near Thunderbird Road and 31st Avenue around 8:45 p.m., police said. Tatum and one of his male friends were pointing guns at one another and pulling the trigger, when Tatum’s gun fired and his friend was shot in his chest.
The group of friends tried to transport the person who who was shot to a hospital, but they flagged down an EMT vehicle on the freeway instead, according to the probable cause statement. The EMTs treated the gunshot wound before transporting the juvenile to a hospital; however, the teen would die from their injuries.
One of the friends told police they and Tatum left the car where the juvenile was being treated, and Tatum told the friend he was going to get rid of the guns, according to the probable cause statement. That friend was dropped off at an unknown location.
Two of the unhurt teens later confirmed to police Tatum was the one responsible for the shooting. One of the EMTs from that night would identify Tatum as the man driving the car, according to records.
Police said they used cell phone location data obtained through a search warrant to find Tatum’s phone’s last-known location. He was found in Northern California on Sept. 14, 2020, just two days after the shooting occurred.
Tatum had been arrested once before in July 2020 for endangerment and discharging a firearm in city limits, arrest records show. The records also state Tatum is estranged from his family and has “no ties to the community.”
His preliminary hearing with the Maricopa Superior Court is scheduled for Aug. 29.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam
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Phoenix police seek woman who hit Circle K employee with brick
Phoenix police are looking for a woman who they say struck a Circle K employee with a brick on Aug. 4 near Broadway Road and 32nd Street. The incident was captured on video.
Surveillance footage shared by police shows a woman entering the store and hitting the employee in the face with what police said was a brick. Another woman was seen walking into the store behind her.
The employee fell to the ground after being hit, the video shows. The woman assaulted the unidentified employee until they gave her the PIN number to the register, according to Phoenix police.
Moments later the video shows the two women exiting the store with items in their hands and pockets while the employee is still on the ground. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., according to police.
One of the women was identified and arrested, said Phoenix police.
The woman who hit the employee hasn't been identified. She was described by police as a woman about 20 to 30 years old, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, wearing a pink cheetah printed hoodie that says "WASHINGTON D.C." and multicolored pants with pink shoes and a black backpack.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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Maricopa County officials release body camera footage of standoff in Waddell
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office released partial footage of a standoff between a man, Mario Ruiz Avila and police, which led to a deputy officer shooting Ruiz Avila.
Authorities responded to a domestic violence call in Waddell on the evening of Aug. 6. Police say Ruiz Avila entered the home of his estranged wife with a gun and threatened her, their three children and the children's grandparents.
Ruiz Avila's wife, the oldest child and the grandfather managed to escape while the others remained trapped inside, according to deputies.
What the footage shows
In the body camera footage, Ruiz Avila can be heard yelling profanities at officers and telling them to leave. The officers gathered inside the home's garage and can be seen with their guns pointed toward an entrance with Ruiz Avila standing behind the door.
"Mario, we're trying to talk to you," an officer can be heard saying. Ruiz Avila's initial response is unclear although his shouts continued and he became increasingly irate.
An officer then told the others, "Let's back it up, let's not force anything." They continued to encourage him to come out while Ruiz Avila seemed to countdown, footage shows. He could then be heard threatening to shoot the officers and said that he has one of his kids with him on the other side of the garage door.
An officer who appeared to be the closest to the garage door shouted that he "can't see through that door without shooting," the footage shows. The officer next to him said that he saw Ruiz Avila with his gun out before a deputy officer fired, striking Ruiz Avila, according to the sheriff's department.
The sheriff's office said Ruiz Avila sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He was jailed on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary.
Police said the two children and their grandmother were hiding in the closet at the time of the standoff, contrary to Ruiz Avila's statement that he was holding a child during the incident.
No other injuries were reported and the case remained under investigation.
Reach the reporter Jeremy Yurow at Jyurow@Gannett.com.
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Man injured after Tempe shooting; suspect at large
The assailant in a Monday evening shooting near a Tempe Fry's Food & Drug remains at large.
About 6:38 p.m., Tempe police officers responded to the area of West Southern Avenue and South Mill Avenue after reports of a shooting and found a male with a gunshot wound to his upper body, according to the Police Department.
Officers gave the man medical assistance before he was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to recover, according to police.
The shooter has yet to be identified, police added. No description on the suspect has been released.
"This is an active investigation, and there is no further information at this time. This is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no current threat to the public," read a statement from Tempe police.
A Fry's supermarket is located at the intersection listed as the area where the shooting took place. When reached by phone Tuesday afternoon, employees at the Fry's confirmed there was a shooting nearby.
Reach breaking news reporter Jose R. Gonzalez at jose.gonzalez@gannett.com or on Twitter @jrgzztx.
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A University of Arizona student was found dead on Monday in a Utah national park after she was swept away in a flash flood and reported missing last week.
On Aug. 22, Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson, was found in the Virgin River near the Court of Patriarchs in Zion National Park and was pronounced dead by a medical examiner, a news release from Zion National Park said.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Jetal Agnihotri,” Jeff Bradybaugh, the Zion National Park superintendent said in the news release.
On Aug. 19, Zion National Park rescued multiple hikers that were swept off their feet by a flash flood in the Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava, the news release said. Later in the evening, the National Park Service received a report that Agnihotri was overdue from a trip in the Narrows.
Park rangers continued monitoring the river during the night and mobilized additional searchers early on Aug. 20, the news release said. More than 170 responders contributed over the course of the four-day search-and-rescue operation.
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Several seasonal-monsoon rains increased flow in the Virgin River to a peak of more than 1,100 cubic feet per second, the news release said. The river was flowing at about 50 cubic feet per second when the Zion Search and Rescue Team ended its search.
According to the UA Hydrology and Atmospheric Science’s website, Agnihotri was a graduate student.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/missing-university-of-arizona-student-found-dead-in-zion-national-park/article_b75d7a96-232c-11ed-8072-cfc4d595e28c.html | 2022-08-23T22:28:21 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/missing-university-of-arizona-student-found-dead-in-zion-national-park/article_b75d7a96-232c-11ed-8072-cfc4d595e28c.html |
Some Catalina Foothills residents are experiencing disruptions to their driving routines after Pima County closed a portion of East Sunrise Drive due to damage caused by recent storms.
East Sunrise Drive at Esperero Wash, between Barrasca Avenue and Via Umbrosa, closed on Aug. 20 and is expected to remain closed another two weeks or longer.
“There is erosion in the shoulder and underneath some of the pavement. Conditions haven’t changed since the storm damage was identified,” said Annabelle Valenzuela, support services division manager for the county Department of Transportation.
“We are still assessing repairs and monitoring the weather,” Valenzuela said.
She recommended that drivers detour to Sabino Canyon Road or Kolb Road.
The road closure cuts off one access point to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
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It also affects access to Esperero Canyon Middle, Canyon View Elementary and Catalina Foothills High schools, said spokeswoman Julie Farbarik of Catalina Foothills School District.
She said district bus routes have been adjusted but the bus schedule and stops for students remain the same.
The district is advising parents to allow more time to drive their children to school, Farbarik said, adding that parents have reported the detour added about 5-10 minutes to their usual routines. | https://tucson.com/news/local/sunrise-drive-section-to-stay-closed-2-weeks-due-to-storm-damage/article_94490838-227b-11ed-b783-df042bfa2cbd.html | 2022-08-23T22:28:28 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/sunrise-drive-section-to-stay-closed-2-weeks-due-to-storm-damage/article_94490838-227b-11ed-b783-df042bfa2cbd.html |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Organizers of the sixth annual Appalachian Renaissance Faire joined News Channel 11 on the First at 4 to preview this year’s November event.
The event will be held in Greeneville on Nov. 5-6. You can learn more about the event and get a sneak peek at what to expect from the fair in the interview above. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/appalachian-renaissance-faire-returning-for-sixth-year/ | 2022-08-23T22:30:56 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/appalachian-renaissance-faire-returning-for-sixth-year/ |
LUTZ, Fla. — Family members are remembering 11-year-old Christopher Cramer after he was hit by a pick-up truck on Sunday.
State troopers said a pickup truck pulling a boat trailer swerved off the road and hit the young boy on the sidewalk.
Christopher and his dad were grabbing Slurpees at the gas station and were heading back home when the crash happened. Christopher was on his bike and his dad was on a skateboard.
“His dad called me and said he got hit by a car and his dad was holding him in his arms," his mom, Crystal Evans, said.
Crystal says her son was extremely smart and outgoing. He was an honor roll student and won multiple awards at school. She says he could make anyone laugh even on their worst day.
“Anyone who met him loved him they just thought he was the sweetest," she explained.
Christopher loved to sing and draw. His mom says he would spend hours creating art pieces. She says he wanted to be an animator or an accountant when he grew up.
In addition to his hobbies and many talents, Crystal says Christopher was the most incredible son.
“God blessed me with the most wonderful child and I would tell him that every day," she said.
Right now, Christopher's family members are planning his funeral. If you want to donate to the family, you can find their GoFundMe here.
As for the driver of the pickup truck, state troopers say he was a 21-year-old man from Tampa. He was not injured and neither was the 57-year-old in the passenger seat. No charges have been announced in this case. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/boy-hit-killed-pickup-truck-palm-harbor/67-a05b0f60-7201-4130-ae33-340ac44dc712 | 2022-08-23T22:32:15 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/boy-hit-killed-pickup-truck-palm-harbor/67-a05b0f60-7201-4130-ae33-340ac44dc712 |
A Chicago man accused of killing another man and pointing his gun at a Mason City police officer has pleaded guilty to amended charges in connection with a fatal shooting that took place last fall.
Jelani Armon Faulk was charged with felony first-degree murder in the shooting death of Christopher Tucker, 35, of Garner, in the early morning hours of Oct. 3.
According to court documents filed on Monday, Faulk, 26, ultimately pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter as a repeat offender, interference with official acts while displaying a firearm as a repeat offender, and possession of a firearm as a felon as a repeat offender.
His murder trial was also scheduled to begin Monday in Mitchell County where it had been moved due to pretrial publicity.
Officer Noah Friese was in the area of the Federal Plaza on Oct. 3 when he heard shots fired and ran to the scene, according to the initial press release issued by the Mason City Police Department.
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Upon arriving at the scene on State Street, Friese saw several people running toward him and ordered them to the ground. Faulk did not comply and instead raised a weapon at Friese, according to court documents. Friese shot Faulk several times, injuring him. Faulk was taken to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center for treatment.
A review of the incident by the state Department of Criminal Investigation found Friese was justified in the shooting, a finding backed up by Winnebago County Attorney Kelsey Beenken, who reviewed the incident at the request of Cerro Gordo County Attorney Carlyle Dalen. The judge on the case at the time, Rustin Davenport, later ordered both findings removed from the DCI and local law enforcement websites after Faulk's attorney argued in a motion that details in those reports were inaccurate and could bias a potential jury.
Faulk is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 4.
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GREENSBORO — Police say a 14-year-old shot Friday night has died.
Officers responded about 8:10 p.m. Friday to the 200 block of Baker Drive for a report of shooting, police said in a news release. One male victim was found with a serious gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said today the teen has died.
The victim's name was not released.
Police said no suspect information was available and have not released a potential motive in the fatal shooting.
No further details were available.
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GREENSBORO — Police say a 55-year-old man stabbed earlier today has died and his death is now being investigated as a homicide.
Dominick Barnes was found stabbed about 5:20 a.m. when officers responded to the 1100 block of Summit Avenue, police said in a news release.
Police said they have no suspect information and did not release a possible motive in the fatal stabbing.
GREENSBORO — A person suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed this morning, Greensboro police said in a news release.
At 5:18 a.m., officers responded to a call about a stabbing the 1100 block of Summit Avenue. They found the male victim with life-threatening injuries.
Police did not immediately release the victim's age and information about possible suspect(s) was not available.
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The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. People can also download the mobile P3tips app to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tuesday-stabbing-victim-has-died-greensboro-police-say/article_b74a78ee-22e9-11ed-84cd-639b755df46c.html | 2022-08-23T22:33:47 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tuesday-stabbing-victim-has-died-greensboro-police-say/article_b74a78ee-22e9-11ed-84cd-639b755df46c.html |
Two Eastern Shore players strike it big with Maryland Lottery
Keith Demko
Salisbury Daily Times
The biggest winner announced Monday by the Maryland Lottery is a new millionaire in White Marsh, but there were also two big winning tickets sold on the Eastern Shore.
A $250,000-winning Gold Rush ticket was sold at the Acme at 9507 Coastal Highway, and a $10,000-winning Gold Bar Bingo ticket was sold at the Duck In, 607 Lynnhaven Drive, Pocomoke City.
In all, 36 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in the seven days ending Aug. 21, and the Lottery paid nearly $32 million in prizes during that span.
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Port of Salisbury will get much-needed dredging to boost economic growth
The Port of Salisbury, the state's second largest port, is set to receive much-needed dredging and open the door to a continued economic boom thanks to a new agreement.
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a landmark partnership for a major dredging project totaling 137,000 cubic yards of material dredged from the port to be reused to benefit over 70 acres on the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area. The material will be used to help restore wetlands, preserve natural habitats and protect infrastructure along the Manokin River to keep pace with rising sea levels.
"When we learned about the dredging needs threatening to restrict operations at this port, our team immediately got to work with (our state partners) to focus on solving the problem. Thanks to a unique partnership at all levels of government, we're moving forward with the dredging of this port," Hogan said.
According to current economic state data, the port transports more than $200 million in goods annually, including grain, petroleum and building aggregates. It has a 150-foot wide channel and 14-foot deep mean tide from the Chesapeake Bay to Salisbury.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources joined Wicomico County, the city of Salisbury, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Memorandum of Understanding.
“As the second largest port in our state, the Port of Salisbury is critically important to our economy, and was at risk due to a severe need for dredging,” said Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. “This unique partnership is allowing us to complete this necessary project while using the dredge material to the benefit of our wetlands and wildlife.”
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Suspect sought in armed home invasion in Berlin
Worcester County authorities are investigating an armed home invasion Sunday in Berlin.
The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation said in a release Berlin police responded to the reported home invasion Aug. 21 at about 11 p.m.
The officers were told that a man entered the home on Broad Street through a window and a "weapon was produced during the incident."
The suspect fled on foot after a brief struggle with the owners, the release said.
Investigators are asking anyone that may have seen anything in the area of Broad Street on Sunday to contact the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 410-632-1111 or the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333.
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Wicomico sheriff investigating home invasion shooting
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating multiple suspects involved in a home invasion and shooting in Salisbury earlier this month.
The sheriff's office said in a release that on Aug. 8, multiple suspects were involved in a home invasion in the 100 block of Honeysuckle Drive during which the victim and suspects exchanged gunfire.
The suspects then fled in a stolen vehicle which was found several day later. Evidence indicates that one of the suspects may have been injured in the incident.
Anonymous information may be submitted to Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776; or through the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office app or at www.wicomicosheriff.com. Persons providing information leading to an arrest in this case may be eligible for a cash reward.
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SALISBURY HIT AND RUN:Police seize suspect vehicle as family mourns victim | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/08/23/wicomico-sheriff-investigating-home-invasion-shooting/65415479007/ | 2022-08-23T22:39:37 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/08/23/wicomico-sheriff-investigating-home-invasion-shooting/65415479007/ |
2022 Poor Girl's Open sees plenty of competition across its leaderboard
The 2022 Poor Girls Open, a ladies only billfish release tournament in Ocean City, saw 161 boats compete last week for both the cash prize on the line, but also to donate money to the American Cancer Society. And the 2022 edition of this Ocean City staple saw some heavy competition across its leaderboard in its 28th year.
Here are the boats that came in first place in each of the Poor Girls Open's categories this year:
Billfish Release: Max Bet, 420 points, 2 blue marlin and 2 white marlin
Tuna: Boss Hog, 72.4-pound, yellowfin
Dolphin: Fish On, 22.9 pounds
Wahoo: Knot Right, 56.9 pounds
Jr. Angler Meatfish: Cora Gerben 8.5-pound Dolphin
Jr. Angler Billfish Release: Summer Knupp, 2 White Marlin Release
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'We're winners regardless.' Delmar celebrates record Little League World Series run
For millions of young softball and baseball players who come up through the little league system, constantly working on their games, growing with their teammates and coaches and traveling to different tournaments and ballparks, they do it with a major goal in mind: Competing in the Little League World Series against some of the best talent on the diamond that the world has to offer.
For a long time, the Little League Softball World Series was just out of Delmar's reach. Local success, Maryland state championships and appearances at the Mid-Atlantic regionals were not out of the ordinary, but their runs typically stopped there.
But this year's Delmar softball squad accomplished what many past, present and future little league players always dream of, a magical run to the championship game of the Little League World Series, one that featured record-breaking performances, thrilling victories and their community back home coming together to support them. And along the way, they showed that a team from Delmar could go toe-to-toe with the world's best.
Mark Naugle, Delmar's head coach who guided them as they went on their run through the World Series, realized that this team could be special as they continued to rack up wins against stiff competition, starting locally and going all the way through state and regional tournaments.
"Beginning of the season, you never really know what you have until you play for first game," Naugle said during his team's return home last week. "Berlin was one of the tougher teams we played during the whole tournament, and when we got through them like we did and went on to states and playing that competition, I knew we had something special going on. And then, once we got up to regionals and started playing those teams, it was just thinking, 'This could actually happen. We could actually win this thing.' "
And after winning the Mid-Atlantic Regionals for the first time in the team's history, their performance throughout the opening rounds of the World Series brought them as close as possible to winning the whole thing.
After a 3-1 win in their opening round matchup against Missouri and a walk-off victory over Connecticut in their second game, they would defeat the team representing the Philippines in back-to-back games to advance to the title game.
And though they lost in a back-and-forth battle with Texas in the championship round, the performance of the Delmar squad throughout the five games was one that set records and provided thrills for everyone watching at home.
In their walk-off victory over Connecticut, Delmar had multiple heroes who played key roles in them winning that game. One was Kinsley Rayne, whose RBI single brought home the victory in extras. And pitcher Macy Rickards threw 18 strikeouts, the most in a Little League Softball World Series game since 2012.
The stellar performances did not end there for Rickards, who would follow up her record-setting performance with another one in the very next game, throwing a no-hitter in their 2-0 victory against the Philippines. She would pitch five complete games in their five World Series matchups and thoroughly dominate throughout.
"Coaching her was probably the easiest thing that any coach could dream of because you don't have to motivate her to do anything," Naugle said. "She is self-motivated, she works hard on and off-season. And she has, a cliché, ice water in her veins. Nothing gets her rattled. Everybody saw that on TV and ESPN. She's what you think of when you think of the word competitor."
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For Rickards, despite having to perform on that national stage and receiving some national attention on social media during her back-to-back dominant outings, there wasn't any pressure involved when she stepped on the mound.
"It was really exciting because on the mound, I didn't show any nerves," Rickards said, "If they would've hit off of me, I knew that my team would have my back."
It comes as no surprise that Rickards would believe in her team's ability to have her back, as the continuity and strong chemistry that the team has was clear to anybody who followed their run to the World Series. For a lot of little league teams that compete year in and year out, the players play together on the same teams for many years, and this Delmar squad was no different.
"This group of girls have been together, most of them, for three or four years now as a team," Naugle said. "The ones that have played together the longest, they know each other's moves, they know what to expect, they work as a cohesive unit. It certainly showed during this tournament. We've been doing it since districts, states, regionals and they did the same thing during the World Series. I can't say enough good about the team."
Following the championship game, the softball squad returned from Greenville, North Carolina, to a police escort and a crowd full of family, friends and fans at their home softball field, celebrating their return after representing Delmar on the world softball stage.
"I knew that the town of Delmar probably had something up their sleeve because they always treat their sports teams like this, win or lose," Naugle said. "They're always out to support the teams, and I expected no different today. This is just a celebration. We don't care whether we won or lost yesterday. We're winners regardless."
And for the town of Delmar and the future of Delmar softball, Naugle hopes that this year's performance by his squad was just the beginning of something special.
"My hope is, and I tell a lot of people this, little league has been on the decline and travel ball has really taking the place of little league over the past 15 years or so. What I'm hoping is that the local girls see what we've done here and maybe they want to try and get a piece of it. Maybe they want to come back next year and try to go back and get back to a regional tournament or World Series. You never know." | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/local/2022/08/23/delmar-squad-celebrates-record-little-league-softball-world-series-run/65406736007/ | 2022-08-23T22:39:49 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/local/2022/08/23/delmar-squad-celebrates-record-little-league-softball-world-series-run/65406736007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oaks Amusement Park has introduced a chaperone requirement for teens during certain hours at its roller skating rink, a move that staff said comes in response to an increase in the intensity of altercations between young skaters.
Under the new policy, which took effect Aug. 19, all guests ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older during Open Skate sessions from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. One chaperone is required per six minors.
"It's for a narrow bit of our operation," said marketing and events director Emily MacKay. "Friday and Saturday nights only, only in the roller skating rink."
The new policy is in response to a rise in unruly behavior from some teen skaters in recent weeks, according to MacKay.
That doesn't include a series of fights on July 22 that resulted in the police being called and the park being shut down for the evening, she said — that was an isolated incident that took place elsewhere in the park.
But there have been some recurring incidents at the roller rink too, she said, although none of them have risen to the level of the July fight. Occasional verbal altercations are nothing new, but recent episodes have been more intense.
"Somebody bumped into somebody, or somebody looked at someone's boyfriend, you know, whatever was going on there," she said. "Kind of the normal stuff, but we're seeing that kind of more quick to escalate, more quick to be prolonged, kind of running your mouths at each other all night, and then it makes everybody uncomfortable and it's not fun for anybody."
The policy is limited to Friday and Saturday nights because they're the most densely-packed, she said, and it only applies to the roller rink because it's known as more of a teen hangout, whereas the rest of the park tends to see more full families visiting together.
"It's always the hope that kids will get the message of 'hey, there's consequences here — if we don't behave well, we don't get to come without mom,'" she said. "It's more fun to hang out there with just your friends, we get that, but we'll just have to watch and see how things go."
There are probably multiple factors contributing to the rise in incidents, MacKay said, but since a lot of the verbal spats have involved teens in a specific age range, she speculated that one of the causes might be school interruptions during the pandemic.
"Middle school years, where you start to go to school dances, you start to do all these things where there's some social aspect — that was not happening," she said. "And now they're of an age where, historically, you'd be like 'oh yeah, my kid is 15, they can go by themselves' — they may have missed some of those developmental steps because they were home for a couple years. It seems reasonable to think that would contribute." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oaks-park-chaperone-requirement-skating-rink/283-b47be3ad-5b2e-479d-b3d6-e1cac0105b31 | 2022-08-23T22:40:28 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oaks-park-chaperone-requirement-skating-rink/283-b47be3ad-5b2e-479d-b3d6-e1cac0105b31 |
The Chesterfield Police Department tried to notify the Fairfax Schools division when a school counselor was arrested on sex charges, but the emails were never delivered, and the counselor flew under the radar and continued his employment with the state’s largest school division for 20 months after his first solicitation arrest.
The Chesterfield Police Department said Tuesday that an employee called Fairfax schools within a day of Thornton’s 2020 arrest to find out the best way to notify the superintendent about Thornton’s being arrested. But a Fairfax Schools employee provided two incorrect email addresses for the superintendent, according to a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by Chesterfield County Police Chief Col. Jeffrey Katz
Thornton was convicted on March 11 and sentenced to five years, court documents show. The court suspended the sentence on the conditions of good behavior, following the law and paying court costs.
After his conviction, he was required to register as a sexual offender with the Virginia State Police. Thornton identified himself as “self-employed” while he was still employed by Fairfax Schools.
In June, Thornton was arrested in another online chatting operation in Chesterfield on charges of solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place. Katz and his team recognized Thornton from the last undercover sting operation, Katz said.
“I was surprised to see that he was still listed on Fairfax County School’s webpage as a school counselor and inquired of our staff how that could be possible,” Katz said in a statement on Tuesday. “The next day, our special victims unit supervisor made a second phone notification to Fairfax County Schools, whereupon the matter appears to have been addressed administratively with his firing in August.”
The Virginia Department of Corrections is opening an investigation into the incident. Spokesman spokesman Benjamin Jarvela said the department “is prepared to take any and all necessary actions following the results of the investigation."
Fairfax Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid, who began her job July 1, told news outlets that she didn’t learn about Thornton’s first solicitation arrest until July 28.
The Times-Dispatch first inquired about Thornton’s employment in relation to his 2020 arrest on the afternoon of July 28. Shortly after the inquiry, his staff page was deleted from the Fairfax Schools website.
Katz said he learned on Monday that the emails sent in 2020, following the department’s phone call with the school division, did not get delivered to the superintendent. The incorrect email addresses used by Chesterfield Police staff were provided by Fairfax Schools, according to Katz.
“Given the reality the former superintendent had multiple email addresses during his tenure, it is possible we were provided invalid or out-of-date addresses when we asked how to make this notification,” Katz said in the statement. “The technical nuances of the email delivery failure are still unknown. Still, we are fully committed to working in partnership with Fairfax County Schools to identify the issue and determine how we can avoid a lapse in communication in the future.”
Fairfax Schools spokeswoman Julie Moult declined to respond to several inquiries from the Times-Dispatch on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow is preparing a communication that will go out to all school divisions on Friday to remind them of their responsibilities related to state laws, policies and guidance to protect students from employee misconduct, according to state Department of Education spokesman Charles Pyle.
"For there to be a school counselor, middle school counselor, who was arrested for sex solicitation of a minor back in November 2020," WSET reported. "And for that issue only now to be resolved, if those facts are correct, this is wholly unacceptable. And this is again, a failure on behalf of administrators to in fact protect students."
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A counselor for the state’s largest public school system kept his job for more than a year and a half after his arrest in Chesterfield on charges of soliciting prostitution from a minor. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/chesterfield-police-email-about-arrested-counselor-never-delivered-to-fairfax-schools/article_0d3aa219-eae2-5a9d-91e9-77c61e00bdfd.html | 2022-08-23T22:41:59 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/chesterfield-police-email-about-arrested-counselor-never-delivered-to-fairfax-schools/article_0d3aa219-eae2-5a9d-91e9-77c61e00bdfd.html |
NORTH WILDWOOD — Former Ventnor lifeguard Doug Davis, now a guard in Delray Beach, Florida, made an 18-hour visit to South Jersey on Tuesday.
In the middle of his short stay, Davis won the Bud Tarbotton North Wildwood Beach Patrol Around The Island Row with Brett Hanson.
It was quite an accomplishment but not surprising. The two rowed and trained together for years and won the 2019 edition of the race. Both were ready for Tuesday's rowing ordeal.
Hanson and Davis, both 25 and Ventnor Beach Patrol alumni, took the lead in the final third of the 18-mile, counter-clockwise row around Wildwood and won by about 200 yards in 2 hours, 42 minutes, 24 seconds.
Wildwood Crest's Terry McGovern, a seven-time winner of the race, finished second with Pat Bakey in 2:43.59. Wildwood's Brandon Joyce and Cainan Noon were 80 yards behind the Crest boat and finished third in 2:44.50.
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"I haven't been in a boat since this race last year (when they were sixth)," said the 6-foot-5 Davis, a former Mainland Regional HIgh School and Drexel University rower. "We both have a mindset for training, and we don't take time off. We've spent a lot of time in the boat together and know each other's tactics. Brett and I have three or four different strokes we use. It's a long race, but we have a lot to work with."
The 6-foot-3 Hanson, the bow, is a former Holy Spirit and University of Pennsylvania rower.
"It feels good to win," said Hanson. "We're probably both in better shape than last year. We executed our race plan. We were exactly where we wanted to be. It was the same strategy as 2019.
"We owe a lot of thanks to people like (Ventnor Beach Patrol Chief and former Penn crew coach) Stan Bergman and David Funk (one of the patrol's most accomplished rowers). We're standing on the shoulders of giants."
Davis considers the Around The Island Row the highlight of the race year.
"I never want to miss this race," Davis said. "I was out on the West Coast in 2020 and had to miss it. I'm happy to be in it today. It's always a good time."
Fifteen doubles crews got a floating start in the Hereford Inlet at 7 a.m. McGovern and Bakey led most of the way. The Wildwood Crest crew of Ron Ayres and John Steiger, eventually fourth in 2:47.05, stayed in contention along with Ventnor, the other Crest crew and Wildwood.
Following the final turn at the bottom of Wildwood, Hanson and Davis made their move and got the lead for good.
"After the turn into the ocean, we made our move," Davis said. "Our hands and feet both felt OK. We took the lead inch by inch. We have a lot of respect for the Crest. They executed their race."
Defending champions Mike McGrath and Sean Duffey missed the race due to Duffey's stomach virus.
McGovern was attempting to tie Wildwood Crest teammate Max Bilkins, who won the race eight times.
"Pat and I did everything we wanted to do in the race except win," said McGovern, 48. "We haven't rowed together much, but we're both in good shape. We wanted to have a good clean start, and we got to first."
Many of the competitors row around the island practically every year. Jim Swift, 60, has rowed it 29 times starting in 1982. Swift was eighth Tuesday with son Jim Swift IV. Joyce, 32, a winner with Steve McGuinn in 2017, has rowed it 12 times. Wildwood's Ed Schneider, 53, was in his 30th straight row. Wayne McMurray and Jim Gibbons, sixth on Tuesday, also row it practically every year. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/former-ventnor-lifeguards-brett-hanson-doug-davis-win-north-wildwood-around-the-island-row-for/article_7b22c6d6-2312-11ed-aa3f-63268e179bc2.html | 2022-08-23T22:44:55 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/former-ventnor-lifeguards-brett-hanson-doug-davis-win-north-wildwood-around-the-island-row-for/article_7b22c6d6-2312-11ed-aa3f-63268e179bc2.html |
After years of seemingly hanging on by a thread, the last remaining Big Lots in San Francisco officially closed earlier this month.
A spokesperson for the retail company — a popular destination for way-too-early holiday decorations and affordable furniture options — confirmed to SFGATE that its Bernal Heights location, located at 3333 Mission Street, is permanently closed as of August 12. Hoodline was first to report that the store appeared to be boarded up and closed.
According to the company's website, there are no other Big Lots locations in San Francisco.
The 3333 Mission Street Big Lots Yelp page, while full of the sort of trivial grievances that litter every Yelp page, does suggest this store was on its last legs for a while.
"This location used to have a lot of good stuff. Would come here almost weekly," wrote a two-star reviewer in February 2021. "Slowly I find them having fewer and fewer things."
Added a one-star reviewer later that year, in October of 2021: "Wow talk about a mess. This place looks like a disaster zone. Aisles are cluttered and random mish mash of junk."
A more recent reviewer noted earlier this month that most of the store's remaining inventory was 50% off.
If you live in the Bay Area and you're hankering for a Big Lots shopping trip, your closest option is now probably the San Pablo location (2415 San Pablo Dam Road). | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Last-remaining-Big-Lots-in-San-Francisco-is-17392557.php | 2022-08-23T22:45:20 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Last-remaining-Big-Lots-in-San-Francisco-is-17392557.php |
Coconino County identified on Tuesday its first two confirmed cases of monkeypox.
The cases are unrelated and were tested in separate healthcare facilities. According to the announcement from Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), the affected individuals are following isolation guidance while they recover.
“The identification of monkeypox cases in Coconino County is not a cause for alarm,” said Kim Musselman, CCHHS director. “It is a time for us to look back at what we learned in the last few years and ensure we are following prevention recommendations such as washing our hands frequently, getting tested if we have symptoms, staying home when sick and seeking medical care when needed.”
CCHHS first announced its response to monkeypox Aug. 8 in response to public health emergency declarations from the Biden administration and World Health Organization. A total of 258 monkeypox cases have been reported in Arizona as of Monday, with more than 15,000 cases identified in the United States.
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Monkeypox symptoms are similar to the flu, including a rash that can look like pimples or blisters and appear on the face, inside of the mouth, hands, feet, chest, genitals and anus. Infections usually begin with fever and can include chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and swollen lymph nodes. Symptoms usually resolve within two to four weeks.
Those experiencing symptoms or who have been in contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox should contact their healthcare provider or call the CCHHS information line (928-679-7300) for guidance and testing information.
Recommendations to prevent monkeypox include avoiding close skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash, frequent hand-washing and staying home when sick with any illness. Anyone with symptoms should avoid close contact until they can be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Limited vaccine doses for monkeypox are currently available through CCHHS for those at higher risk. Individuals who have been identified as being in contact with someone who has monkeypox, have had a sexual partner in the past two weeks diagnosed with monkeypox and have had multiple sexual partners in the last two weeks are eligible for the vaccine due to higher risk.
Those at higher risk -- who have a possible exposure or are interested in receiving the monkeypox vaccine as it becomes available -- are asked to fill out CCHHS's vaccine interest survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish and can also be accessed by calling 928-679-7300 for help completing the form. According to the release, “responses will remain confidential and are stored in a secure environment.”
CCHHS is continuing to reach out to healthcare providers with resources and current testing guidance, and is encouraging providers to be on alert for symptoms that could indicate monkeypox.
More about monkeypox in Coconino County can be found at coconino.az.gov/monkeypox. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/first-monkeypox-cases-identified-in-coconino-county/article_b2589b3a-231c-11ed-b62c-afcb90e2262c.html | 2022-08-23T22:48:21 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/first-monkeypox-cases-identified-in-coconino-county/article_b2589b3a-231c-11ed-b62c-afcb90e2262c.html |
TEMPE -- The Arizona State men’s swimming program has been on the rise in recent years, highlighted by a sixth-place finish at the 2022 NCAA men’s swim championships.
More recently, Sun Devils sophomore sensation Leon Marchand was named “Swimmer of the Meet” at the FINA World Championships in Budapest, where he shattered two French national records, indicating that the rise continues.
However, Marchand’s feats in the pool, and those of his ASU teammates, might not have occurred if a determined group of alumni hadn’t stepped up.
In 2008, ASU announced that the school’s athletic department planned to pull the plug on the swim program, along with wrestling and tennis, due to budget constraints.
The news was a shock to many in the swimming community, including then-ASU assistant coach Simon Percy. The morning of the news, Percy recalls ASU head coach at the time, Mike Chasson, coming into his office, slumping on the couch and telling him what had happened. Chasson looked as if the wind had been knocked out of him.
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“We were totally blindsided by the move at the time,” Percy said. “We had no idea this was coming.”
Once he got past that initial shock, Percy dove into an effort to save the program.
Percy reached out to former ASU swimmer Mikael Orn and told him the news. Orn hopped on a call with his former teammate Rob Richardson. A grassroots effort began to take shape.
Within a few days, Percy, Orn and Richardson had gathered thousands of dollars in pledges. They continued to meet twice a week to gather more pledges and brainstorm.
“I actually hung up a sign that said, ‘Save ASU swimming’ at the Olympic Trials and even made buttons and hats,” Richardson said. “The mantra at the time was to do whatever we could to get the message out.”
The magnitude of the effort even moved ASU’s rival in Tucson to rise above school loyalty in the interest of the sport. Arizona swimming coach Frank Busch encouraged those who attended a gala event to support the Wildcats that he wanted the ASU program to survive, encouraged attendees to donate if they could.
After two months of hard work, Percy and the group of alumni had commitments for close to $1.4 million and $400,000 in hand. The group handed over a $330,000 check to the athletic department and the program was reinstated.
Still, the race wasn’t over. With a $5 million endowment needed for the long-term survival of the program, the work continued.
Then in 2010, swimmer Herbie Behm, who is now ASU’s associate head coach, transferred from the University of Tennessee to ASU to seek a fresh start. An Arizona native who attended Catalina Foothills High in Tucson, Behm said the choice to return to his home state was easy.
And the support that the program received when its future was in doubt played a role in his decision.
“For me personally, it felt like a cool opportunity to come to a team that was rebuilding, like myself,” Behm said. “Seeing how the alumni supported the program during a high-stake time, it was exactly a place I wanted to be at – a place where a program was supported well by its own community.”
During Behm’s time in the pool for ASU, the program was still trying to raise money to keep going.
“We sold raffle tickets during Christmas break and did other things as well,” Behm said. “We did what we could to continue swimming because that’s what we loved.”
In 2014, a permanent endowment was established to support the swimming program. Once seemingly dead in the water, the ASU program has triumphed. Now 14 years removed from those dark times, the program continues to build on those efforts that began back in 2008, and today’s Sun Devils have proved worthy of the swimmers who laid a new foundation.
“It’s been very satisfying to see our program grow each year,” said ASU swimming coach Bob Bowman. “Each team has been an extension of the one before and a clear progression as well. So many swimmers have contributed to our elevation.”
While the ASU program survived and then flourished, men’s swimming programs such as those at Connecticut, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, Wright State and others have not been as fortunate.
The group behind ASU’s efforts back in 2008 continue to try to help other programs.
“We’ve invited plenty of leads on projects like what we did, and we tell them our story,” Orn said. “Just like when we were cut, we reached out to programs that were cut themselves and how they got back on their feet. It’s truly inspirational to hear those types of stories.”
Behm hopes the story of Arizona State’s rise from near extinction will inspire future generations of swimmers and motivate those in the program now.
“I don’t want people to forget that we clawed our way to get here in an incredibly fast time,” Behm said. “We experienced being at truly rock bottom, and that moment really turned the page for the program.” | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/once-dead-in-the-water-asu-s-swim-program-is-thriving/article_895b1e2e-2326-11ed-8c09-b7f3e910f45c.html | 2022-08-23T22:48:27 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/once-dead-in-the-water-asu-s-swim-program-is-thriving/article_895b1e2e-2326-11ed-8c09-b7f3e910f45c.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — At Sweeney's Beach along the Lackawanna River, it is hard to imagine you are only about a half mile from Scranton's downtown area.
Bernie McGurl, executive director of the Lackawanna River Conservation Association, likes it that way. The nonprofit promotes the restoration and conservation of the Lackawanna River and its watershed.
"We're at the top of the watershed for the Chesapeake Bay. So what we do up here has an effect all the way downstream, so if we can make the water quality coming out of the Lackawanna River better, that means we're doing our job, and we're helping the bay," McGurl said.
That is why the LRCA works with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to constantly plant new trees.
This past April, in honor of Earth Day, Pennsylvania American Water got involved, too, promising to donate $10 for every customer who switched to paperless billing.
"The result of our initiative ended up with 2,000 customers going paperless, reducing their carbon footprint. Which means we donated nearly $20,000 to the 10 Million Trees program," said Susan Turcmanovich, Pennsylvania American Water.
It was 1,947 customers, to be exact. So that is how many trees Chesapeake Bay Foundation's 10 Million Trees program will plant here in Pennsylvania. And organizations like the LRCA will help with the planting.
"The roots of trees and the soil are like huge sponges, so when it rains, they take that water in and help to slow down the runoff and to help get the water that's running off into the river and keeping it clean," McGurl explained.
Officials with Pennsylvania American Water say they are thrilled with the number of customers who participated, and they hope to do the same program next April.
"Riparian zones and tree buffers in our streams and watersheds are such a benefit to the area to help stabilize the streambanks and improve our water quality, and the fact that we can work with our customers to improve those areas is just a tremendous outcome," Turcmanovich said.
Even though the program has ended, it is never too late to reduce your carbon footprint. Find out how to switch to paperless billing by clicking here.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A man will spend time at least 15 months behind bars for an attack involving hot oil in Lackawanna County.
Richard Charkowsky was sentenced Tuesday.
Last year, he was frying potatoes at a home in Thornhurst Township. He offered some to the victim, who declined.
Charkowsky then threw hot oil at the man and beat him with a skillet until its handle fell off.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A crash backed up traffic on the Casey Highway in Lackawanna County Tuesday afternoon.
Around 1:30 p.m., officials say a tractor-trailer rear-ended a car in the eastbound lanes between the Olyphant and Jessup Exits.
That stretch of the Casey was already down to one lane due to ongoing construction.
One person was taken to the hospital after the crash in Lackawanna County.
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TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Fire calls will be few and far between at the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company.
The company has decided to no longer respond to calls, and people who live in the township aren't happy about it.
"It's a little scary if anything does happen. I mean, all I have is a fire extinguisher in my house, so I would like to have somebody there that knows what they're doing," Adam Decker, a Tobyhanna Township resident, said.
"I'm infuriated over it. Like, nobody knows that we no longer have a fire company," Tracy McGrath, a Tobyhanna Township resident, said.
Tobyhanna Township passed a new ordinance that they believe would hold the fire company more accountable, but it also includes a provision that would allow the township to take over a fire company if it's performing inadequately.
The ordinance also gives the township the authority to approve the fire company's chief and assistant chief.
Ed Tutrone, the current assistant chief and fire company president, says the fire company's attorney tried to negotiate several times, even warning the township that the fire company would no longer respond to calls if the ordinance passed.
"We pulled ourselves out of primary, but we still expected that they would continue to have us dispatched on a secondary basis. By pulling ourselves out of primary means they don't have to fund us. So we were going to use our own funds until this gets cleared up," Tutrone said.
A quick resolution may not be likely.
A supervisor at the Monroe County 911 Center tells Newswatch 16 that it will not dispatch the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company to any calls for the foreseeable future.
A statement from the Tobyhanna Township supervisors reads, in part:
"As this decision to remove themselves was made solely by the members of the Fire Department, the Board of Supervisors wants to ensure the residents and visitors of Tobyhanna Township that there will be NO interruption of Fire services to the Township and surrounding areas. "
"right now, they are putting the life and property of the township residents at risk whether they want to tell you that or not because they are delaying response by not having us dispatched," Tutrone said.
Tobyhanna Township says it has been in contact with the six other companies that assist currently, and they will continue to serve the area.
Tutrone expects Pocono Summit and Tunkhannock Township to answer most of Tobyhanna Township's emergency calls until the situation gets resolved and the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company puts itself back in service.
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FRIEDENSBURG, Pa. — Construction workers have been working all summer to transform the new and improved Blue Mountain Elementary West.
Despite the active construction zone inside and outside, Superintendent David Helsel is confident the school will be ready to open next week. Just in time for the first day of school.
Blue Mountain Elementary West closed due to mold and water damage back in 2019.
"We discovered it after trying to do some repairs from a busted radiator that we removed some drywall and discovered some serious flaws in the structure," Helsel said.
He says investing in building a new elementary school was a more fiscally responsible option.
"Rather than build on an older place with plumbing and problems, we could build new for basically the same dollars, and I believe it's going to be a well-built building that will stand and live for a hundred years," Helsel added.
Blue Mountain Elementary West passed inspection and received its occupancy permit last Saturday, but not every room will be ready by the first day of school.
"Because the gym has been a storage area for all the classroom materials like the ceiling tiles and all the construction materials, that is the one thing that isn't going to be complete," said Helsel.
While the elementary school will be ready for students and teachers next week, the superintendent says that all finishing touches will be done by no later than October.
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Former Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland will be honored with a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has announced funeral plans for former Archbishop Rembert Weakland, who died Monday at 95.
Weakland, a Benedictine monk, served as Milwaukee archbishop for 25 years before stepping down in 2002 after a public fall from grace.
The current archbishop, Jerome Listecki, will celebrate a funeral Mass at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson Street, Milwaukee.
Visitation will be held at the cathedral from 12 to 4 p.m. that day.
Weakland will be buried in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, at St. Vincent Archabbey, where he attended high school, college and seminary and eventually became archabbot.
He suffered a series of serious illnesses and died earlier this week at Clement Manor, a Greenfield senior living center, the archdiocese said.
After retiring, Weakland lived at a Wilson Commons, a secular senior living complex near Wilson Park in Milwaukee, before moving to Clement Manor.
As an archbishop, Weakland left a complex legacy.
Nationally, he was considered a leader among the American clergy in the years after Vatican II. He championed an expanded role for women and the laity in the church, and made no secret that he thought the door should be left open to ordaining women.
Although he disliked the label, he was routinely referred to as the most liberal bishop in America.
In Milwaukee, Weakland became known for building bridges with other religions and reaching out to Catholics who felt disconnected from their church. He spoke out on issues facing everyday Catholic families — sex education, workplace dignity, social justice, financial pressures.
Near the end of his Milwaukee tenure, he shepherded a radical remodeling of the interior of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to modernize and reconfigure it.
Weakland retired in 2002 after acknowledging that he used $450,000 in church funds to buy the silence of a male lover who years later broke that deal and accused him publicly of date rape. Weakland maintained that the relationship was consensual.
His resignation came as the public was beginning to grasp the scope of the church’s global crisis involving the sexual abuse of minors. Weakland, who protected abusive priests and at least initially treated complaints about them with disdain, came to be a face of the crisis in southeastern Wisconsin.
He admitted in depositions during the archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings that he shredded copies of sex abuse documents, failed to notify law enforcement officials and moved sexually abusive priests from parish to parish without warning members of their histories.
In 2019, in response to pressure from church abuse victims and faithful, the archdiocese removed Weakland's name from the pastoral center at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and from a bas-relief inside the cathedral depicting Weakland shepherding small children.
Annysa Johnson, a former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel religion and faith reporter, contributed to this story.
Contact reporter Sophie Carson at (414) 223-5512 or scarson@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @SCarson_News. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/funeral-former-archbishop-rembert-weakland-held-milwaukee-cathedral-st-john-evangelist/7878412001/ | 2022-08-23T22:58:30 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/funeral-former-archbishop-rembert-weakland-held-milwaukee-cathedral-st-john-evangelist/7878412001/ |
ARIZONA, USA — At the end of a four-day-long search, Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson was found deceased in the Virgin River near the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park, Utah on Monday. Jetal had been swept away by severe flash flooding in the park on Friday, Aug. 19.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Jetal Agnihotri,” Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park superintendent said.
Park officials offered their condolences and thanked the more than 170 responders who joined in the search and rescue efforts.
Around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, the park received reports that multiple hikers had been swept off their feet by a flash flood in a region called the Narrows near The Temple of Sinawava.
It was later in the evening that the National Park Service got reports that Jetal was overdue from a trip in the Narrows. Park officials said that rangers continued to monitor the river throughout the night, and mobilized a larger search force early the next morning.
The search ended on Monday, Aug. 22 when Zion Search and Rescue team members found Jetal in the Virgin River roughly six river miles south of the Narrows, officials said.
The agency thanked the following partners for their assistance:
- Bureau of Land Management
- Color Country Interagency Fire Center
- Kane County Search and Rescue
- Hurricane Valley Fire District
- National Park Service staff from Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Springdale Police Department
- Utah Search Dogs
- US Forest Service
- Washington County Search and Rescue
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office
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MIDLAND, Texas — Congressman August Pfluger, alongside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will be making a presentation on how people can protect their businesses from ransomware and cyberthreats.
Pfluger's presentation will be held on Aug. 24 from 4-5 p.m. and will be located at the Midland Shared Spaces.
The presentation is aimed towards businesses in the Permian Basin and is by Cybersecurity Advisor Chad Adams.
Those who are interested in attending can make inquiries to Meredith.Moore@mail.house.gov. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/congressman-august-pfluger-to-hold-ransomware-and-cyber-threat-presentation/513-3203e01b-9d49-442b-81b0-8c92c7d73d08 | 2022-08-23T23:02:18 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/congressman-august-pfluger-to-hold-ransomware-and-cyber-threat-presentation/513-3203e01b-9d49-442b-81b0-8c92c7d73d08 |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video attached to this story is from a previous, related report.
The 61-year-old postal worker who was attacked by a pack of five dogs in Interlachen, Florida, after her car broke down on the side of the road, has died from her injuries, the U.S. Postal Service has confirmed.
The USPS said in a statement:
"A postal family member lost her life in a dog bite attack. The U.S. Postal Service is deeply saddened at the loss of our employee. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and her co-workers at this time."
The incident happened in the Lake Estates area Sunday. The victim was found severely bleeding with five dogs nearby inside a fence at a residence in the 2000 block of Walker Drive, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Witnesses told deputies they heard a woman screaming for help and when they went outside they saw her on the ground with five dogs attacking, the news release states. One neighbor told First Coast News, dogs have been running rampant in the area for months.
Several neighbors rushed to help by attempting to pull the dogs off of her and one neighbor shot a rifle into the ground to scare the animals, according to the news release. First Coast News talked the neighbor who said he fired the shots. He asked to remain anonymous. He described the 61-year-old mail carrier as sweet; she would leave apples in the mailbox for horses.
After deputies arrived, they started first aid and applied tourniquets until rescue units arrived.
The woman was taken to HCA Florida Putnam Hospital by ambulance and then flown by helicopter to a trauma center in Gainesville.
Animal Control arrived at scene and took custody of the five dogs identified by witnesses, the news release states. The sheriff said they're continuing to investigate. The United States Postal Service sent First Coast News a statement about the incident.
"The safety of our carriers is of paramount concern to the Postal Service. The Postal Service highlights safety initiatives and provides employees with ongoing dog bite awareness training. Each year, we participate in National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Our carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as the first line of defense, which can be wielded like a soft shield, and they are equipped to carry pepper spray. If a loose dog is known to be on the carrier's delivery route, the address can be programmed into their delivery scanner, and an alert will pop up when they approach that area to warn them.
Unfortunately attacks such as this provide the Postal Service an opportunity to remind dog owners that it is their responsibility to restrain their pet in order to avoid attacks against our employees while they are in performance of their duties.
The Postal Service offers these tips for homeowners to prevent dog attacks:
• When a mail carrier delivers mail or packages to your door, put your dog in a separate room and close that door.
• Teach your children and family members to not take mail directly while the family pet is nearby. The animal may see that as a threatening gesture.
• Obedience training can teach dogs proper behavior and help owners control their dog in any situation.
• The USPS is using technology to help keep mail carriers safe. When a customer uses the Package Pickup application on usps.com, customers are asked to indicate whether there is a dog at the address. That information is relayed through the delivery scanners.
• If a mail carrier feels threatened, the owner may be asked to pick up mail at a nearby post office. And if a dog is roaming the neighborhood, the neighbors may also be asked to pick up mail at the Post Office." | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/interlachen-woman-dogs-postal-worker-florida/77-1dd7b2fe-d824-40ab-89ea-d4eb57c5c7ee | 2022-08-23T23:02:18 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/interlachen-woman-dogs-postal-worker-florida/77-1dd7b2fe-d824-40ab-89ea-d4eb57c5c7ee |
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.
Also on KCENTV.com: | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/large-dinosaur-tracks-unearthed-dried-up-texas-river/500-d59d5c65-a23c-42e5-9242-59ae56999221 | 2022-08-23T23:02:25 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/large-dinosaur-tracks-unearthed-dried-up-texas-river/500-d59d5c65-a23c-42e5-9242-59ae56999221 |
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In an 1987 television interview, the former general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers said Black people can't swim because they aren't buoyant.
That couldn't be further from the truth.
Water has always been part of African life.
Paul Best, a historical consultant for the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, says water was part of African rituals and religions.
"They had deities called Orishas. So Obatala, Yemaya, Oshun, these were gods of rivers and bodies of water,” Best says.
African nations along the coast were home to expert divers, swimmers and boatmen.
They were so skilled that Africans were sought out by enslavers during the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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A plaque at the Fairmount Water Works' exhibit called "Pool: The Social History of Segregation,” explains that the swimming skills of American Blacks far exceeded those of white Americans well into the 19th century.
A racist cliche that Black people can't swim is often traced to the Middle Passage when Igbo warriors chose death by water once the ships landed at Dunbar Creek on St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia in 1803.
Several dozen warriors who were masters of the sea chose to jump from the slave ships and sank to the bottom of the ocean as a protest to being enslaved.
“The water after (that) turns into this sacred space, this place of pain and trauma,” Best says. “We then see it turn into a place of freedom because they also had people who were escaping through the same passage, the Middle Passage escaping, and moving back to Africa to start lives again."
The Africans who chose to stay in the Americas influenced American maritime trade.
Their stories are among the many that are part of Philadelphia's long, deep African American history. NBC10's “Race in Philly” special, airing Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7:30pm, and viewable afterward on this page on NBC10.com, is highlighting some of these stories. Black history in Philadelphia stretches from the founding of the country through the 21st century.
Africans Influenced American Maritime Trade
After emancipation, Africans "took jobs in maritime trade. And so, in the early 1800s, American shipping was booming exponentially. At that time, about 100,000 men were sea workers, and a fifth of them, about 20,000, were Black men,” says Best, of the Independence Seaport Museum.
Black sea workers took jobs as oystermen, boatmen, fishers and whalers, and thanks to the Delaware River, Philadelphia grew rapidly throughout the 19th century.
"The role of sea work for Black people turned into this foundation for our communities,” Best says. “The money that they used supported the homes and supported Black communities."
As American maritime trade boomed, so did immigration.
This kind of migration was not forced by enslavers, but by nature.
Helena Olea, associate director of programs in Alianza America, says, "The lack of water, precisely the dry season, has impacted particular areas of both Central America and Mexico, and it’s a cause why many migrate. In others, it’s the excess of water: rainfalls, hurricanes that in some cases destroy their homes.”
Saturnino "Nate" Garrido has called Philadelphia home for more than 30 years.
He left his home in the Dominican Republic at 25 years old seeking a better life in the United States.
After being denied a green card, Garrido got on a homemade wooden boat with more than 50 migrants leaving the Dominican Republic.
He nearly drowned after his boat capsized from bad weather on that trip.
He was taken back to the Dominican Republic.
On his second trip, he successfully made it to Puerto Rico, before catching a plane to New York.
He lived for a few months there before relocating to Philadelphia permanently.
Throughout the years, thousands of immigrants have died on the same journey Garrido took through the Mona Passage.
He saw migrants drown fighting for freedom, but he said he'd risk everything again for his family.
“The water symbolizes for me life,” Garrido said.
Now, he says his family is now better off for his sacrifice.
He did, however, face discrimination because of how he got to the United States.
“They call you wet, in Spanish ‘mojado,’” Garrido says.
Nelly Jiménez, CEO of Aclamo says, "There are a lot of traumas that a lot of people that are crossing the border go through. Even if they are successful, they see other people falling, staying behind and there is nothing that they can do. They want to belong, they want to be respected, they want to work.”
It’s a similar struggle African Americans faced.
Although they were long masters of the water, they were stripped of their connection to it during the Jim Crow era.
Public pools were segregated. After integration, many public pools closed and private pools or swim clubs opened with "whites only" as a policy.
The outcome was devastating.
“A lot of those folks were not able to access pools in their neighborhoods,” Zindzi Harley, curator at Philadelphia’s African American Museum says, “possibly due to the fact that they were predominantly white institutions that were frequented by white community members that didn't want them in those spaces.”
She says that's why we see the disparities among Black youth when it comes to not being able to swim and having higher mortality rates when it comes to drowning.
According to the USA Swimming Foundation, 64% of African American children can't swim.
Compare that with 45% of Hispanic and 40% of white children unable to swim.
Studies show the drowning rate is 5 1/2 times higher for Black children than white children ages 5 to 19.
Cullen Jones, four-time Olympic medalist and the first African American to hold a world record in swimming, almost drowned at Dorney Park in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Now, he's one of the fastest swimmers alive.
Cullen Jones and Simone Manuel are breaking records and smashing stereotypes in swimming.
To this day, swimming is a predominantly white sport.
But community leaders are working to change that narrative.
Barriers to Pool Access Bore Ingenuity
The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, surfaced when Black people were denied access to segregated pools.
The current president of the swim club says, "Instead of some of those members fighting and protesting to join that swim club, they came back to our community and said let’s open our own swim club".
In 1959, the nation's first private swim club owned and operated by African Americans opened just outside of Philadelphia.
It helped swimming become a way of life for generations of local families.
For the families who had to rely on city pools, barriers were based on their zip codes.
Today, the city Department of Parks and Recreation manages 70 outdoor pools throughout Philadelphia.
It offers swim lessons at the pools that are open.
Finding an open pool has been a challenge in recent years.
The city was short 85 lifeguards and 90 pool attendants for this season.
As of Aug. 1, 25 city-run pools were closed, with nearly a dozen more closing soon, well before the summer ends.
The last city pool closes on Sept. 7.
Kathryn Ott Lovell, city parks and recreation commissioner, says her department decides which pools to open and close based on geography and equity.
“We certainly, certainly paid attention to race,” she said. “But most importantly, we paid attention to those communities where there's a high heat vulnerability and a high crime level, you know, where violence prevention is going to be a real opportunity through pools.”
But NBC10 showed the commissioner a map displaying where most city pools are closed: predominantly black and brown communities.
She says the reason is because North Philadelphia has a larger concentration of pools, so that area would have more closures.
Still, that leaves areas – like 12th and Cambria street, and North 21st Street and Cecil B Moore Avenue – without pools.
Community leaders say having pools in those areas would help keep youth out of trouble.
Keeping youth away from crime and gangs was one of reasons famed Philadelphia swim coach Jim Ellis started his own swim program.
"I wanted to make a difference in the world,” Ellis says. “Swimming is what I knew, what I love. Swimming was good to me growing up."
In the 1970s, Ellis founded PDR Swim Team at the Sayre Recreation Center pool.
It was the first Black swim team in the country.
His coaching achieved national fame.
Black children from Philadelphia became elite swimmers.
His program was also a pipeline for city lifeguards.
Ellis says having no city-run indoor pools is part of the reason why more youth of color in the city aren’t involved in swimming.
“A pool being opened on a regular basis is where someone can say, 'Hey, this is part of my lifestyle,’” he says, “where a family can say, 'Well, every Friday and Saturday we're going swimming at a pool' that they know they'll enjoy being at. I think that makes a big difference.”
Ellis' program is no longer all Black.
It draws swimmers from all nationalities.
His program is now at the salvation army Kroc Center in Nicetown-Tioga.
Barriers Become Skin Deep
While we've witnessed the success of people of color when they immerse themselves in water, for years and still to this day many have aversions it. That’s because of the impact moisture has on their hair.
Many women won't get into the pool and they avoid workouts.
Water can cause straightened or processed hair to curl back into its natural state, which for a long period of time wasn’t considered socially acceptable.
A recent Nielsen report shows Black people spend nearly nine times more than their counterparts on hair and beauty products.
Letitia Barnes, hair stylist at Rasa Hair Salon in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood says, "It’s just because, for lack of a better word, (we are) brainwashed with society and media and movies and how we are [told we’re] supposed to look.”
Rasa Hair Salon styles mostly natural hair that’s locked, twisted or curly.
“It kind of sounds funny because we’ve been born with this hair, but we never actually got the training like what do i do with it,” stylist Alana Sewell says.
The lack of knowledge about Black hair goes back as far as the 1600s.
Slave masters viewed African hair as unruly, unsightly and unmanageable.
To thrive, Black women and men would straighten their hair.
This practice passed down through generations that has affected other areas of life and leisure.
“One of the main excuses for missing a session or rescheduling a session or not starting when they said they wanted to start – maybe pushing it to a different day to start is, ‘Oh girl, I’ve got a hair appointment, I don’t want to sweat out my hair,” Sheena Ohlig says.
Ohlig is an award-winning professional bodybuilder with the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness.
She says, historically, women in her sport wore straight hair, but she's been donning her natural curls as she competes in shows.
She says she's beginning to see a shift with women embracing their natural hair.
"There are a lot more competitors that are wearing their hair more naturally curly, or with the faux locks or with the twists,” Ohlig says. “I think on a more professional level, the H.R. level, the executive level, there has to be change there.”
Embracing natural beauty restores the rights of passage to the water, not just submersion but using water to keep natural hair moisturized daily to avoid breakage.
Water is not just good for our hair, but also our bodies.
In 2017 and 2018, Philadelphia's Department of Public Health did a study in conjunction with the city Department of Parks and Recreation to see what would happen if they switched out old water fountains and replaced them with new hydration stations that keep the water chilled.
"We found that water consumption doubled just with the introduction of this newer higher quality water fountain," according to Mica Root.
Root works with the city’s Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention.
"One of the places where we as the health department have done a lot of work is in conjunction with the school district in schools because studies have shown that even mild dehydration affects children’s ability to learn,” Root says.
From our humanity to our health, water is the one thing that touches all of us.
“There is a strong bond between watermen, regardless of race,” William Wallace, descendant of African American skipjack captains from Deal Island, Maryland, is quoted as saying in the book, “African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals” by David Hackett Fischer. “Water bonds them together.”
Here are community resources mentioned in NBC10’s “Race in Philly: Color of Water” special:
BLJ Community Rowing
Only black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports
Address: 2200 Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone: (845) 282-3463
https://www.bljcommunityrowing.com/
Independence Seaport Museum
Documents maritime history and culture along the Delaware River
Address: 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 413-8655
Nile Swim Club
The first Black-owned pool club in the U.S.
Address: 513 S Union Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050, USA
Phone: (610) 623-1535
Email: swimthenile60@gmail.com
PDR Swim
The first African American swim team in the U.S.
Swim meets at two locations: Salvation Army Philadelphia Kroc Center and West Philly YMCA
https://www.teamunify.com/team/mapdrs/page/home
West Philly YMCA
Address: 5120 Chestnut St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
Phone: 215-220-9199
https://www.philaymca.org/locations/west-philadelphia-ymca
Salvation Army Philadelphia Kroc Center
Address: 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129
Phone: 215-717-1200
Email: PhillyKrocInfo@use.salvationarmy.org
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/
Make A Splash
Connect communities to swim lessons (including those that offer free and reduced-cost lessons) and raise awareness of the importance of learning to swim.
www.usaswimming.org/makeasplash
“Pool: A Social History of Segregation”
A 4,700 square foot museum exhibition that investigates the nation’s handling of race as it relates to public pools.
Address: 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (The Fairmount Water Works)
Phone: 215-685-0723
Black Hair Experience
Interactive selfie-museum that combines a pop-up art exhibit celebrating Black hair
Address: 630 Flushing Avenue, Suite #115. Brooklyn, NY 11206
Email: Hello@theblackhairexperience.com
(Locations also in Atlanta & DMV)
Alianza Americas
Network of migrant-led organizations working in the U.S. to create a better life for communities across North, Central and South America
Address: P.O. Box 23491
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 877-683-2908
Email: info@alianzaamericas.org
Aclamo
Provides support and resources for struggling families in Latino communities
Main Address: 512 West Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(Offices also in Lansdale & Pottstown)
Phone: (610) 277-2570
Email: info@aclamo.org | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/race-in-philly-color-of-water-dives-into-overlooked-relationship-for-people-of-color/3340677/ | 2022-08-23T23:02:40 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/race-in-philly-color-of-water-dives-into-overlooked-relationship-for-people-of-color/3340677/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – 13 News has learned exclusively that a planned announcement Wednesday by leaders from both the city of Charleston and Kanawha County is expected to significantly impact the Charleston Town Center Property.
News releases from the city and county say that the joint venture is one of the largest between the two entities– in scope and in dollars.
The news releases go on to say that the announcement “will highlight key findings included in a study by ‘The Huddle Up Group‘ for the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau.” The Huddle Up Group is an organization that deals with sports tourism.
The Charleston Town Center Property has been in decline over the last several years. The mall was sold to the Hull Property Group of Augusta, Georgia, in May of 2021.
While Hull owns the mall, the anchor stores are owned by different entities.
On Aug. 8, 13 News reported that the owner of the empty Sears property started demolition on the building to pave the way for a new hotel.
One of the original anchor stores, the former Macy’s, is owned by the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority or CURA. CURA works to redevelop properties in the city of Charleston. Applications for potential redevelopment projects at the former anchor store were due Aug. 1 according to CURA’s website.
13 News will stream tomorrow’s announcement when it begins at 2 p.m.. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/exclusive-major-announcement-coming-wednesday-to-impact-charleston-town-center/ | 2022-08-23T23:03:11 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/exclusive-major-announcement-coming-wednesday-to-impact-charleston-town-center/ |
FLOYD CO, KY (WOWK) – After a two-week hiatus due to the historic flooding that hit eastern Kentucky in late July, Floyd County schools officially start back Wednesday, August 24th.
In Wayland, one of the hardest hit during the recent flood, people have been completely displaced, volunteers have been in and out, and others are just now getting back on their feet.
There are mixed reactions on if the school year starting back right now would be ideal for students, but the mayor of Wayland, Jerry Fultz, says he thinks it’s a bit too soon for some people.
“We still have homes that are being mucked out, there are still mud in some of these homes. Some have moved past that and they’re actually tearing out the flooring – the sheetrock, all of the damages that were done after they remove all the furniture and appliances that they lost,” said Fultz.
He says in addition to that, there are still people with no drinking water and some roads are still closed off in the area.
Still, one community member says he thinks this will be a big help to parents.
“This is almost an impossible situation by itself, let alone adding the responsibility of trying to keep your kids safe while this scenario is here. You have too many easy ways they can get hurt and that way it gives them a safe spot and lets you work at the same time,” explained Floyd County resident Curtis Lee.
The mayor says with all that still needs to get done, he knows there are a few people that would benefit from a few more weeks, but he does thinks it will be good for the kids to quickly get back into the schools. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/floyd-county-returns-to-school-amid-ongoing-flood-cleanup/ | 2022-08-23T23:03:17 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/floyd-county-returns-to-school-amid-ongoing-flood-cleanup/ |
PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) – The University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach, John Calipari, was in Prestonsburg this morning to give assistance to those in need.
Coach Cal was joined by other UK coaches and local leaders. The group handed out donated shoes to families who lost belongings during the catastrophic flooding last month.
The Calipari Foundation donated 5,000 pairs of shoes and Hanes donated 10,000 pairs of socks. Coach Cal says the UK coaches wanted to help those impacted by the deadly floods.
“Really feeling their pain; it wiped out everything,” Calipari said. “We had a lot of coaches in season who couldn’t make it. I would have loved to have my players down here, but they are in class. So, a couple of us decided to come down and help out.
The families who received shoes today say they are grateful for the help.
Those joining Coach Cal included UK STUNT coach Blair Bergmann, UK men’s golf coach Brian Craig, UK women’s tennis coach Carlos Drada, UK women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy, Co-founder and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet International, Manny Ohonme, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/uks-coach-cal-donates-shoes-to-eastern-kentucky-flood-victims/ | 2022-08-23T23:03:23 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/uks-coach-cal-donates-shoes-to-eastern-kentucky-flood-victims/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — The owner and manager of the popular East Austin restaurant La Barbecue have been indicted on workers' compensation fraud charges.
La Barbecue owner LeAnn Mueller and manager Allison Clem, who is also Mueller's wife, have been ordered to appear in Travis County district court in late September, according to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Those charges go back to a 2016 incident when an employee was severely injured while using a piece of kitchen equipment. Both Clem and Mueller found out about the injury that day. Four days later, Clem contacted an insurance company to get workers' compensation coverage, per the Department of Insurance.
That was something the restaurant had been without since November 2014, the Department of Insurance reported.
Clem did not tell the agent about the employee's injuries and asked that the policy be backdated to July 1, 2016, three weeks before the employee was hurt, per an investigation by the Fraud Unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Muller submitted a signed application, which stated the restaurant had no previous losses. The policy was approved by Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America.
When Travelers received the claim for the employee's injury, they approved the claim and paid the injured employee more than $350,000 in medical and indemnity benefits. The Department of Insurance said the insurance company is also responsible for the lifetime care of the injured employee.
If Mueller and Clem are found guilty, they could be ordered to pay restitution plus double the amount the insurance company has already paid in benefits to the injured worker.
Attorney Brian Roark, who is representing the couple, released the following statement concerning the charges:
“In July of 2016, an employee of la Barbecue was injured on the job. la Barbecue obtained an insurance policy which was backdated in order to have the employee’s injury covered by insurance. It is perfectly legal to obtain a backdated policy in Texas. la Barbecue then filed the claim for the injury. The insurance company determined early on that they didn’t believe they should have to pay for the claim yet continued to pay for it anyway. Regardless of the insurance company’s determination, la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem believed they were acting in good faith at all times when they signed the application that had been provided to them by the insurance agent. All the monies paid for the employee were paid to the employee or directly for his medical expenses and not to la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller or Alison Clem. We believe once a jury hears the facts, that la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem will be exonerated.”
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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.
Also on KCENTV.com: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/large-dinosaur-tracks-unearthed-dried-up-texas-river/500-d59d5c65-a23c-42e5-9242-59ae56999221 | 2022-08-23T23:08:30 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/large-dinosaur-tracks-unearthed-dried-up-texas-river/500-d59d5c65-a23c-42e5-9242-59ae56999221 |
Get a close look at Montana birds of prey at Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Next Monday, Aug. 29, visitors to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls will have the unique opportunity to get close to some of Montana’s most powerful predators: hawks, falcons and owls that are members of the state’s exquisite family of raptors.
Educational staff from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will be in Great Falls with two or three live “ambassador birds” in conjunction with FWP’s Montana WILD program. Three 40-minute programs will give attendees an up-close encounter with the birds, along with insights into what makes raptors unique from other types of birds and why they are so important to our ecosystems.
“The mission of the ambassador bird program to educate and hopefully get people interested in the outdoors and what we’re doing in terms of conservation,” explained Ali Pons.
The Montana WILD program is an outgrowth of the work being done at FWP’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Helena, which takes in injured and orphaned raptors for rehabilitation and release. Montana WILD cares for 15 ambassador birds too injured to be released on their own.
“They wouldn’t make it,” Pons said of raptors who have become stars of the educational program. “They have an injury that prevents that. They also have a personality and a demeanor that makes them good education birds.”
Having a distinct personality is something most people likely wouldn’t immediately attribute to a bird of prey, but Pons said the birds she works with are as individual as horses in a herd or dogs in a pack.
“We have two Great Horned Owls for example,” she noted, “and one of them is very bold, very confident and has a stronger personality. The other one is much more relaxed and easygoing. Two of the same species and they handle things very differently.”
Monday’s program will also offer attendees suggestions on simple things property owners and recreationalists can do to protect and conserve raptors, such as cleaning up old baling twine or fishing line that raptors can become ensnared in or applying a reflective film to windows to stop flying birds from crashing into them.
Exactly how many and which species of raptors will be at Monday’s programs has yet to be determined. To a large extent that depends on how the individual hawks, owls and falcons at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center respond on any given morning.
“So much of what we do is based upon how the bird is doing,” Pons explained. “If I’ve got a bird that’s not choosing to step on the glove that day, well then that’s not the bird I’m going to take up for that program.”
No matter if it’s a Great Horned Owl, a Red-tailed Hawk or an American Kestrel, the greatest joy will simply be in seeing these majestic birds of prey up close.
“Usually, its awe and wonder at being able to see a raptor up close,” Pons said of the typical audience member’s reaction. “A lot of it is just amazement and wonder at being so close to something that’s that wild.”
Usually, there’s an $8 admission to visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, but due to support from Montana FWP, the interpretive center and the Great Falls Flower Growers Garden Club that admission will we waived for the event.
Three programs will be offered on Monday, Aug. 29:
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
- 10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The programs are free and will be held at the indoor auditorium at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located at 4201 Giant Springs Road.
“We love a young audience,” Pons emphasized, “so kids are welcome. Bring your questions and I’ll try to answer everything I can. It’s a good time to learn about the birds and see one live.” | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/meet-montana-raptors-hawks-falcons-owls-free-event-great-falls-lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center/65410907007/ | 2022-08-23T23:08:48 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/meet-montana-raptors-hawks-falcons-owls-free-event-great-falls-lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center/65410907007/ |
GEORGE, Wash. — Deputies do not believe a man arrested at the Gorge Amphitheater the night of Aug. 19 intended to commit a mass shooting.
Detectives interviewed the 31-year-old from Ephrata and searched two vehicles before coming to the conclusion.
"Detectives have interviewed [the suspect] and have served search warrants on two vehicles," a Facebook post from the sheriff's office states. "While the investigation is not yet finished, what we can say is that we now don’t feel that his intent was to cause a mass shooting."
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has not specified why deputies originally believed the man "may have had plans to commit a mass shooting," nor has the office released details into why that is no longer the case.
The man was arrested after security and visitors at the Gorge told police that someone in the parking lot had inhaled an unknown "substance or gas from a balloon" and loaded two pistols from the trunk of his car.
The man reportedly concealed one of the pistols in his waistband and put the second pistol in an outside-the-waistband holster, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
The man reportedly approached concertgoers attending the Bass Canyon and asked attendees what time the show ended and where people would be exiting the venue.
The man never made it inside the event and was detained and disarmed by police outside the venue gates. He was arrested on suspicion of one count of possession of a dangerous weapon and one count of unlawful carrying or handling of a weapon.
No one was injured.
The man was arraigned in Grant County District Court Monday on the two charges. He pleaded not guilty.
The man was released Monday night after posting bail. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/gorge-amphitheater-arrest-no-mass-shooting/281-8dc80d31-1ab3-4c1b-a497-1be361d0e76a | 2022-08-23T23:15:34 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/gorge-amphitheater-arrest-no-mass-shooting/281-8dc80d31-1ab3-4c1b-a497-1be361d0e76a |
GREENSBORO — The prospective recipients before the funding committee all showed promise, but one company's proposal included what philanthropist and former corporate executive Mae Douglas saw as a fitting start to the Black Investment in Greensboro Equity Fund's reach.
Piedmont Business Capital's proposal took the committee into the world of bonding and how some Black-owned companies are shut out of even bidding for projects in Greensboro because as contractors or subcontractors they traditionally have less working capital than larger companies. The company proposed a bonding assistance reimbursement program to cover bonding premiums and fees for Black-owned companies. Also, the company wants to help Black-owned businesses through coaching and targeted financial literacy programs.
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"We've watched small business owners step out of poverty through entrepreneurship, defying the odds through their own tenacity and grit," George Jones Jr., the company CEO, wrote in the proposal.
Tuesday night during Black Philanthropy Month, Piedmont Business Capital received the group's first grant of $100,000, to be paid out at $50,000 a year for the next two years.
Small businesses, Douglas said, are a key to community growth.
"They already had an established reputation, they already had an infrastructure in place, " Douglas said of the company. "We are thrilled to kind of fill this gap that will open up opportunities."
The first endowment of its kind in Greensboro, and believed to be one of a few across the country, the focus of the Black Investment in Greensboro Equity Fund is in strengthening the Black community. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, which contributed a $250,000 matching grant early on, will oversee management of the funds.
The board includes Black volunteers like Douglas and Dr. Henry Smith, a past chairman of the Cone Health Board of Trustees, attorney Kim Gatling and Mac Sims of East Greensboro NOW, along with business owners and others. Organizers aim to reduce disparities.
Another founding member, Bishop Adrian Starks of World Victory Church, calls it "a big vehicle for solutions."
That money would go toward issues critical to them.
Health care. The digital divide. Small business development.
And hopes and dreams, too.
The group's goal is to raise $3 million, with $1.5 million already pledged.
"It feels so visionary," Athan Lindsay, the funds executive director, said of getting to the granting process.
Lindsay has an extensive career in the field of philanthropy and has previously worked for the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation.
The group of likeminded individuals, who are involved in local issues and efforts across the spectrum, came together December 2019, months before the pandemic shut everything down. But the timing fueled the effort.
"The pandemic even let us know how important this was," Lindsay said.
Later, they began meeting virtually. They didn't want to just throw money at an issue. They were all ready for taking a "deep dive" into how to make systemic change that would reduce inequities.
"Sometimes, it's just as important to learn what doesn't work," Lindsay said.
The foundation joins another high-profile group, the United Way of Greater Greensboro's African American Leadership Initiative, in specifically targeting Black philanthropy.
In recognizing the wealth and assets that exist within the city's Black community, organizers want to leave a legacy that will benefit African Americans for years.
They decided to focus on health care, the digital divide and small business development initially but have other interests and concerns as well.
Jones appreciated their curiosity because he says that companies do face barriers.
"They can be ready, willing and able and still need help," Jones said.
While Black professionals started the fund and are steering it, they understand that they cannot do this alone. They have received help from what they call non-Black allies who they say understand that a stronger community benefits everyone.
The group's first grant comes at a great time with plenty of opportunities coming up. In the May primary, county voters approved $1.7 billion in construction bonds for Guilford County Schools. And on July 26, city voters approved five bonds totaling $135 million for parks and recreation, affordable housing, firefighting and police facilities, and transportation services.
"With recent bonds passing there's opportunity for Black-owned firms to really be positioned to grow," Lindsay said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/black-philanthropy-in-greensboro-big-idea-big-step/article_ac7634d2-1db0-11ed-ae54-9b57c3b4a6ff.html | 2022-08-23T23:21:08 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/black-philanthropy-in-greensboro-big-idea-big-step/article_ac7634d2-1db0-11ed-ae54-9b57c3b4a6ff.html |
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Rescue teams in Fort Worth moved various breeds of animals to safety after flood waters endangered them at the Trinity River Farm and Equestrian Center.
A staffer told NBC 5 that she and her team rescued seventeen goats, a pregnant donkey, a miniature pony, two ranch dogs and two horses.
Rescue teams showed up and helped them get all the animals up to the highest point of the ranch.
"It was pretty intense, pretty scary -- I was carrying a goat with my boots full of water and I'm full of water so it was really hard and challenging to get these animals to safety in a fast manner with less manpower but once Vinny showed up he got the tractor and we used that tractor to load those goats up and bring them to safety," said Kara Backus of the Trinity River Farm & Equestrian Center. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/animals-moved-to-safety-after-flooding-in-fort-worth/3055304/ | 2022-08-23T23:21:15 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/animals-moved-to-safety-after-flooding-in-fort-worth/3055304/ |
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After nearly 200 speakers Monday night voiced their support and concerns, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board narrowly passed a set of policies on topics such as pronoun usage, bathrooms and classroom discussions.
The proposed policies would limit how teachers talk about race, gender and sexuality and give trustees a greater say over which books are available in schools. The policies passed in a 4-3 vote around midnight after hours of public comment and discussion.
Laura Leeman, a mother of two students in the district, said she was not surprised at the outcome. However, she felt it was important to voice her opposition.
“It’s basically a big step on telling students, primarily, gay teachers and the LGBTQ community in general, that they are othered. That they don’t matter. That’s what the policies mean,” Leeman said.
According to the new policies, the district will not require or encourage the use of pronouns for students or teachers that don’t align with the person’s biological sex, as listed on their birth certificate. Even if a student gets permission from a parent specifically requesting a teacher use a certain pronoun for the child, the teacher is not required to use the pronouns requested by the family.
The district will require – as permitted by law – that every multiple-occupancy bathroom or changing facility be used only by people based on their biological sex, according to The Dallas Morning News.
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District staff should not talk about sexual orientation or gender identity until after a child has finished fifth grade, the policy stated.
Several people spoke in favor of the policies.
“I am well versed in the idea of gender dysphoria. I have a lot of it in my family. I know it’s real. I also know this topic should be handled by parents at home and not in the classroom,” one speaker said.
The first speaker of the night was in favor of the proposed changes.
“Every family is built differently, but they all share a common goal. I think the policies on the agenda tonight are about a common goal. They’re about protecting our kids,” he said.
There were also many who spoke in opposition.
“The purpose of our school system should be to prepare them for the real world, which means a life outside the bubble of Grapevine-Colleyville. By engaging vitriolic discourse, we are doing our community and our children a disservice,” one speaker said.
Shannon Braun, a member of the board, praised the board’s move.
“The classroom is a place of intellectual learning, not ideological training. I am proud to say that with this package of policies we have neutralized the classroom at GCISD—teachers have been unleashed to focus on core instruction and invest in the lives and education of their students. The days of adults pushing their worldview and propagandizing our children, at taxpayer expense, are over,” Braun said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Leeman said her group of concerned parents, grandparents, and current GCISD students are currently working with the ACLU of Texas.
“We’re always paying attention, first of all. But we need to get more people to pay attention,” she said. “We actually have a stake in the game, so it gives me hope with seeing so many new people who have not spoken up before come out of the woodwork.”
Nicole Lyons, Executive Director of Communications for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, sent NBC 5 the following statement on Tuesday.
“Our practice is that after the Board has approved a policy, the district will plan procedures, education, and training to guide our daily work, which includes developing administrative regulations for some of the policies to ensure consistency at every level,” said district spokeswoman Nicole Lyons in a statement to NBC 5.
A definitive timeline on when the policy will be implemented has not been released. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/gcisd-passes-policies-on-pronoun-usage-books-and-classroom-discussions/3055348/ | 2022-08-23T23:21:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/gcisd-passes-policies-on-pronoun-usage-books-and-classroom-discussions/3055348/ |
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“The magic’s in the music and the music’s in me.”
— The Lovin’ Spoonful
The BeeGees probably put it best, this thing about life and its capacity to shake us up with its abrupt changes: “When life gets like a jigsaw with the pieces out of place ...”
And so it was one morning this week when I went through the machinations of making my morning cup of coffee at my “coffee bar.” It’s right by the kitchen window, and so I found myself staring out the window as the water heated up. I was drawn to a couple of birds that were flitting about, searching for those worms that they’re allegedly entitled to with their early appearances.
I’m amazed by birds. (And that’s one of the reasons I’m drawn to English professor/photographer extraordinaire Ulf Kirchdorfer’s work. He manages to catch birds in their habitat, offering the voyeur in us an up-close view of the timid creatures doing what they do. The other reason? He’s just a good dude.) Yes, they can fly without the need of any apparatus we must invent, and the colors of their feathers are some of the most beautiful of nature’s creations.
But birds are fascinating in their own right, even when they’re hopping about on the ground, looking for a juicy worm breakfast. I found myself mesmerized by this couple of very plain looking species (which I’m sure Ulf would have recognized at once), and by the time my coffee announced itself ready and the pair had flown the coop, so to speak, I found myself uplifted. It was if I’d had a surreptitious front-row seat for a performance no man’s theater could match.
Still, I found myself unable to shake the unease — we used to call it the mullygrubs — the little nicks and cuts that life inflicts and keeps tearing away the scabs so that they don’t quite ever go away. But just as the birds awakened in me a renewed appreciation for natural wonder, a chance road trip reminded me of the source of magic that has always had a healing impact on the damages to my soul.
While in Cordele, a strange series of happenstances led me into a venue that, like the maestro — Bob Cobb, not Claire Fox Hillard — provided a balm for Kramer’s burnt side, took me to the source of healing that has flowed through my life since I, like The Who’s Tommy, became aware.
I went into a music store in a small strip mall, and it turned out to be a wonderland. (I’ll write more about this venue later.) Thousands upon thousands of CDs — the vinyl and cassette tapes had all but sold out — were scattered around the crowded store, which would have provided an interesting episode of “Hoarders” — the show about fruitcakes who never throw anything away and allow their collections to pile up and take their lives over, while providing ample living space for roaches, rats and other assorted disgusting creatures.
But there was a method to the madness in this menagerie of musical mishmash. Here were obscure soundtracks ... over there disco smashes from the ’70s ... and in another section rock CDs by groups that had risen to “superstar” status mixed with obscurities that never elevated to the pantheon of One-Hit-Wonderdom. Talk about a kid in a proverbial candy store. ... I could have spent the day in there and never grown tired.
The balm that I found in that little emporium? “The Essential Paul Simon.” Yes, I have albums, discs and whatever that contain most of the songs on this wonderful, two-CD, 36-song collection. But to hear them one after another ... “American Tune,” “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard,” “Mother and Child Reunion,” “The Obvious Child,” “Duncan,” “Slip Slidin’ Away,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Born in Puerto Rico,” “Late in the Evening,” “Hearts and Bones,” “You Can Call Me Al,” the awe- (and tear- ... for me) inspiring “Father and Daughter” and on and on and on.
Yes, some of Simon’s greatest work was with his angel-voiced partner Art Garfunkel, but Simon’s solo stuff secures his place as one of the top three or four American singer/songwriters ever.
As for me ... well, I found myself reinvigorated, renewed, aware once again of the beauty that’s in this world. And whether it’s supplied by the winged creatures outdoors or the miraculous individual whose songwriting and singing skills never fail to touch me, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am — we all are — to live in a world where such beauty exists. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/carlton-fletcher-on-paul-simon-birds-ulf-kirchdorfer-and-being-happy/article_fff10fc8-2315-11ed-98c4-4b4c81aac3c4.html | 2022-08-23T23:24:52 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/carlton-fletcher-on-paul-simon-birds-ulf-kirchdorfer-and-being-happy/article_fff10fc8-2315-11ed-98c4-4b4c81aac3c4.html |
Program that led people from court to addiction recovery may be revived
A regional partnership that helped funnel people struggling with addiction from the court system into treatment may be revived, but organizers first must obtain funding, the Gaston County Police Department said.
The Drug Diversion and Treatment/Therapeutic Center was a pilot program announced in 2016 and funded briefly by Partners Behavioral Health Management and Gaston County, said Gaston County Police Chief Joe Ramey.
Candidates for the program at the time were those who had been arrested for a second time on charges related to their addiction, and police and court officials worked with health officials to identify those people, who would then be sent into the 120-day program, according to a previous Gazette article. People who did not complete the program were prosecuted on the original charges. The program at the time was based at Phoenix Counseling Center, and it allowed for a holistic approach to treating addiction, Ramey said.
"Let's just say they had hepatitis or they had some other needs. The other partners would come in and provide those services to them, and sometimes even the family members that are associated with the candidates," Ramey said.
Twenty-three out of the 24 people enrolled in the program were treated successfully, according to statistics provided by Partners and Phoenix, Ramey said.
Despite its apparent success, the funds for the program dwindled, and "then COVID sort of pushed it over the edge," Ramey said.
Ramey said that he is hoping to have a meeting about re-booting the program within the next couple of weeks. He announced his efforts at a press conference on Tuesday that featured local and state officials, including Attorney General Josh Stein.
"We're in a position I think post-pandemic in having learned from the pilot and the funding side and other things that we might be in a better situation to get it back started," he said. "I think we have to look at all the avenues about how we can get the funding."
Gaston County Police is also waiting to hear back about whether they will be able to obtain grant funding for a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, a program that would allow police officers to assess people and help connect them to treatment before filing any formal charges.
Between that, the Drug Diversion and Treatment Therapeutic Center, and the Gaston County Adult Recovery Court, the county would have a three-pronged approach to addressing the addiction that has devastated so many Gaston County families — if Ramey and other organizers can find funding.
"At the end of the day, I think everybody has to understand that this is a disease and a situation in which not everyone elected to be put in this position, suffering from this," Ramey said. "As a community, we're going to have to find a multitude of ways to address this program. That's the only way we're going to overcome it."
Some of the funding could potentially come from the more than $21 million the county is receiving in settlement money to help combat the opioid epidemic. The county will receive the money, which is from a massive lawsuit filed against opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors, over the course of 18 years. In the first five years, the county will receive close to $9 million from the settlement, according to Stein.
Stein said that money could be used to help buttress community partnerships that are already working to help those who are addicted to opiates.
"There are a lot of these initiatives that are happening across the state and you all have an opportunity to learn from each other and bring new ideas here to Gaston County where it can make a difference and save lives, because fundamentally that is what this is all about," Stein said.
But Ramey said it is too early to say what exactly will be done with that money.
"I think all of these programs would benefit from that, but I wouldn't want to paint commissioners or the decision makers with the settlement dollars into a corner," he said. "But the need is much greater than the settlement dollars will be able to address, so you've got to look for other sources and opportunities to fight this." | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/drug-rehab-program-funneled-people-out-court-may-revived/7876279001/ | 2022-08-23T23:27:57 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/drug-rehab-program-funneled-people-out-court-may-revived/7876279001/ |
Public memorial service to honor lives lost to addiction
People who have lost a loved one to a fatal overdose will have somewhere to go to communally mourn that loss on Tuesday evening.
The public is invited to a remembrance event acknowledging the lives of those who have passed from fatal overdoses and the pain among those they left behind.
For Tammy Chowdhury, whose son, Austin, died of a fentanyl overdose in June of 2017, this is especially meaningful.
"The remembrance for us is remembering those that were lost, an acknowledgment that their lives mattered, and that they're not forgotten, and that most of the people who suffer from substance abuse disorder are there because of the pharmaceutical companies, from their overprescribing," she said.
Her husband, Nazrul, agreed. He said that they want to show people that it is OK to talk about their loss.
"Because we've been doing this for the last five years, and still I see that families are having such a difficult time. They don't ever want to talk about this because of the stigma," he said.
Gaston County Police Chief Joe Ramey said that overdoses, by the Gaston County Police Department's count, have been especially high this year.
The Gaston County Police Department, which handles calls in the unincorporated areas of the county, has logged 22 overdose deaths so far this year. At this time last year, they had recorded only seven, Ramey said.
"So obviously, a pretty steep increase," Ramey said. "Of course our non-fatal overdoses are up about 116%. So clearly there's issues out there. And I think on the education side, anybody that's taken illegal drug, they need to understand that it has high potential that it's laced with fentanyl and it's not going to be exactly what they think they're taking."
Bill Gross, coordinator for the Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition, a program of Gaston Together, said that the memorial is important for Gaston County because addiction in the community is stigmatized.
"We hope it gives permission to people to understand that their loved ones were loved, are loved, that they can seek the help that they need, because there's really no shame in having someone close to you who has this disease," Gross said.
Gastonia City Councilman Robert Kellogg said that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional challenges to what was already a difficult situation, stymying progress that had been made in previous years.
"It isolated people. It caused people to have their resources cut off. It's just really been challenging," Kellogg said." I think we're seeing the tide going back the other way. Once again we're addressing, we're coming together, and hopefully that will help to turn everything around again."
The remembrance event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and will be located on the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia. Those who wish to share a photograph of their loved one or a written memory on paper are encouraged to bring those items to the event to be placed on a memory board. Professional information will also be available as well as trained grief counselors for those who may need it.
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In addition, three churches will hold special remembrances in their sanctuaries:
- First Presbyterian Church, Belmont, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31
- First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31
- First Baptist Church, Mount Holly, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1
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Federal court stops criminal investigation into Stein
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein said in a press conference that a political opponent who has accused him of lying in a campaign ad was actually the one who lied, and that his campaign ad, which is now the subject of a criminal investigation, was an attempt to correct the record.
"My opponent lied about me repeatedly," Stein said while in Gaston County on Tuesday. "I mean, demonstrably false, objective lies."
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals put a stop to the criminal investigation on Tuesday.
In a split 2-1 decision, the appeals court granted Stein’s request for an injunction pending appeal, meaning state prosecutors cannot move forward with the process of seeking an indictment against Stein.
Stein's statements Tuesday came one day after a grand jury asked that the Wake County District Attorney's office submit an indictment for its consideration, an indication that they are considering possible criminal charges for a 2020 campaign ad that targeted Stein's Republican opponent, Jim O'Neill, according to The Associated Press.
The ad in question accused O'Neill of allowing more than a thousand rape kits to go untested. O'Neill's campaign says that the ad violates a 1931 libel law that makes it a misdemeanor to deliberately disseminate a false and derogatory report that could harm a political candidate's chances at winning an election.
Stein, the top law enforcement officer in the state and a possible 2024 candidate for North Carolina governor, could face up to 60 days in jail and up to $1,000 in fines if convicted, although a person who has no criminal record is unlikely to be sentenced to jail time, The Associated Press reported.
Seth Dearmin, Stein's chief of staff, and Eric Stern, his 2020 campaign manager, were also named by the grand jury as candidates for potential charges, according to the News & Observer.
Stein said in the press conference that after he became the state attorney general, a count found that there were 15,000 untested rape kits that had been shelved by law enforcement agencies statewide.
"Which is heartbreaking. Because every one of those kits came from a person, an individual who experienced that terrible trauma, and to whom we as a criminal justice system owed our level best to deliver them justice," Stein said.
Stein said that his office developed a tracking system to address the backlog.
"As a result, we are seeing cold cases given new life and cases that are 20 years old, 30 years old, being solved," Stein said.
Stein said that O'Neill claimed that the kits were actually at the State Crime Lab and that Stein had done nothing about the backlog until O'Neill's run against him.
"So my campaign ran an ad to correct the record, which was true. He then complained about it because he didn't want to be held accountable for his failed leadership," Stein said.
Stein said that the State Board of Elections investigated and found that the ad was not false and that the matter should be concluded.
"That's what they said. This matter should be closed. Yet Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, at the bidding of her good friend O'Neill, resurrected this case and conducted a new investigation, and she continues to pursue it using a 91-year-old statute," Stein said. "It has never been used against any other candidate in the history of the state."
Freeman is also a Democrat.
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TUPELO • Tupelo City officials have authorized engineering work for a slew of stormwater drainage projects in an attempt to prepare for grant applications opening next week connected to its American Rescue Plan Act allocations.
The Tupelo City Council during a special-called session on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve seven stormwater drainage projects totaling nearly $18.5 million. Spending on those projects includes:
- $4.8 million to Engineering Solutions Inc. for work on seven projects
- $2.2 million to Dabbs Corp for work on seven projects
- $8.9 million to Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc. for work on three projects
Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan said, after months of waiting to allocate the city’s ARPA funds, he’s excited to begin work on some much-needed projects.
“It is going to be a learning process for us … It is going to be an interesting process (over) the next couple of months,” Jordan said. “I’m glad to see we are moving forward, and we’ve named the engineers and their prospective projects.”
City Attorney Ben Logan said the state has $450 million in ARPA funds to use as 100% matching grants for municipalities and counties across the state. The application process opens on Sept. 1 and will run for thirty days, City Grant writer Abby Christian told the Daily Journal.
The city hopes to get $9 million from the state to match its $9 million in ARPA funds. Each project must be entered individually.
Logan said ARPA funds must be used for projects involving water, wastewater or stormwater.
In order to qualify for the matching grants, Logan said, the city must have engineering services lined up.
Logan noted that some of the planned projects would require U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ approval.
Even with the city’s approval, it is unlikely all the city’s drainage projects will be funded through ARPA funds. Christian said the grants would be extremely competitive and some projects might not make it through the first round of allocations.
She said the projects that do not get matching funds in the first round of applications will get a second chance with the state’s leftover funds.
“It will be a grant match for each (project),” Christian said. “This has never been done before. … It is going to be competitive. They can’t award everything to everyone at the same time.”
In conjunction with these projects, the city also has $18 million to spend on drainage upgrades through a state revolving loan fund through Tupelo Water and Light. That brings the total estimated project costs to about $36 million.
Tupelo Water and Light Director Johnny Timmons said he expected movement on the loan by the end of September.
The city has until 2024 to allocate the ARPA funds and until 2026 to spend the money.
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SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County is working with mosquito-management workers to survey mosquito-transmitted diseases in the county — through the use of chickens.
A Sentinel Chicken at the Fairgrounds in Bushnell recently tested positive for West Nile Virus, a disease that is passed through mosquito bites, county officials said.
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However, experts from the Vector Disease Control International — a mosquito control company working with Sumter County — said that Sentinel Chickens are a great way to survey those types of diseases.
“Since chickens do not amplify the virus, they cannot infect other mosquitoes. We call this a dead-end host,” VDCI Regional Director Dr. Caroline Efstathion said. “So chickens are not adversely affected by these mosquito arboviruses. People with backyard chickens do not need to worry about them getting sick. Using sentinel chickens gives us a warning that the disease is present in the local mosquito population and allows us to take enhanced efforts to reduce the adult mosquito numbers.”
Sumter County told News 6 that small flocks of chickens have been stationed in different areas to help track mosquito-borne viruses across the county.
According to Sumter County, these flocks are used to attract mosquitoes and figure out whether mosquito populations are carrying dangerous diseases, such as the West Nile Virus. If such a disease is found in a chicken, officials said they can notify area residents to be careful.
County officials said the sampled area in Bushnell will see increased inspections, sampling and control efforts by mosquito control workers following the positive chicken test. Residents in the area will also be notified that there is a greater risk of infection in their neighborhoods, officials added.
Officials recommended that residents use personal protection and yard sanitation to keep mosquito populations under control. Officials said that residents should drain any standing water around their home and cover as much of their skin as possible while using mosquito repellent.
Chickens infected with viruses via mosquito bites do not suffer symptoms associated with the diseases, according to Sumter County officials.
Sumter County residents may also sign up to receive notices when mosquito spraying happens in their area.
To sign up, visit the county’s website here.
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