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Eva Burnidian Jacobs DeWitt(Picasa | Eva Burnidian Jacobs DeWitt)
Eva Burnidian Jacobs DeWitt, 88, of Spelter, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in the United Hospital Center, with her family by her side. Eva was born on April 8, 1934, in McWhorter, WV, a daughter of the late Willie Ray and Janie Dean Jacobs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don DeWitt. She is survived by her children, Don DeWitt Jr. and his wife Sharon of Starke, FL, Stanley DeWitt of Hepzibah, Janice Shaffer and her husband Daris of Grafton, and Robert “Jackie” DeWitt and his companion Carol Hall of Spelter; grandchildren, Kerry DeWitt, Alescia Brown, Shannon DeWitt, Michael Shaffer, Matthew Shaffer, Andrew Shaffer, Jeremy DeWitt, and Brittany Doshen; great-grandchildren, Michael Brown, Sydney Brown, Jace Shaffer, Camryn DeWitt, Kenneth “Bo” Horton, and Raylie DeWitt; several nieces and nephews; as well as her furry companion, her grand dog, Baby Girl. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Jacobs, Bobby Jacobs, and Bill Jacobs; and sisters, Rose Deal and Betty DeMali. Eva was a graduate of Victory High School Class of 1952 and WV Business College Class of 1983. Her main role, and most important, were caring for her family. Later in her life she was employed by Harvey Industries and Star Motor Company. Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Rocky Dodd presiding. Interment will follow in the Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-07-29T20:46:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Eva Burnidian Jacobs DeWitt | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/eva-burnidian-jacobs-dewitt/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/eva-burnidian-jacobs-dewitt/ |
A dream fulfilled at the perfect time
A dream fulfilled at the perfect time(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - For Tucker County’s Karen Goff, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro has been on her mind for decades, “Since college and reading Hemmingway, the sons of Kilimanjaro, iv always wanted to but I really never pursed it and something told me this was right.”
Sometimes the path to accomplishing life long dreams is put right in front of your eyes.
“In march my moms was out of remission in leukemia and on day on Facebook it said climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for the national leukemia foundation and I thought, I’m gonna do it,” said Goff.
Goff spent three months preparing for the hike before boarding the plane to Tanzania for the seven say climb. Joined by her niece, they meet up with 10 strangers to hike 19, 341 feet. Goff was the oldest in the bunch to embark on the challenge, but with her youthful energy, you would have never known.
“I do have grit and determination and a desire, I have always wanted to it and no is not an answer and giving up is not an answer.”
Nothing was getting in her way of the lifelong dream, “I told one lady if I had to crawl to the summit I would.”
The moments leading up to putting boots down on the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro were the toughest, but followed by a feeling like no other.
“I started crying I did I got emotional, my dad’s a veteran and he was a Korean war veteran, he died last year and I thought of him and I knew he was watching me.”
It was a feeling of pride not only fueled from within, but what Goff’s father would say if he was standing right there, “That you did a good job Karen, I’m proud of you, you chased your dream.”
As the journey came to a close, it was the appreciation of the people from Tanzania that brought the experience all together, “It was so emotional because they were thanking us when we should’ve been thanking then for sharing their beauty with us.”
Much like the view from the summit, life became clearer for Goff afterwards, “I’m more relaxed and I enjoy my surroundings more, I just I’m usually wide and run run run run run and now I’ve slowed down and just enjoyed the people around me and life.” | 2022-07-29T22:17:51Z | www.wdtv.com | A journey up Mt. Kilimanjaro for Tucker County’s Karen Goff | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/journey-up-mt-kilimanjaro-tucker-countys-karen-goff/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/journey-up-mt-kilimanjaro-tucker-countys-karen-goff/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Friday everyone!!! Well, we have made it to the end of a wet week, and how appropriate to see some final showers pushing through this evening. This whole week we’ve been mild too, temperatures have been below average for the majority of the week, and will continue like that into the weekend. Because of all this rain today, we will be looking at some dense patchy fog forming early overnight to just after sunrise. But once that fog dissipates, we are looking at a great day, the perfect day to finally get out and enjoy nature. Saturday will be it though, on Sunday we are back to seeing showers and possible thunderstorms. This will continue all the way into Tuesday morning. Temperatures will also be on the rise all the way into the week. We’ll start in the high 70s on Sunday and then by the end of the week, we’re back in the low 90s.
Tonight: Fog forming: Low: 64
Saturday: Fog dissipating, then mostly sunny: High 83
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with showers: High 78
Monday: Thunderstorms: High 80 | 2022-07-29T22:30:46Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | July 29th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/kevins-evening-forecast-july-29th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/kevins-evening-forecast-july-29th-2022/ |
Today’s nice weather ends tomorrow!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today shaped up to be a beautiful, partly cloudy day, with comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Tonight, clouds will increase, leading to rain tomorrow. Models are in a bit of disagreement as to when that rain will start; it could be widespread by as early as 9am or as late as 1pm. Most likely, we will at least start to see scattered showers by 9am, becoming more widespread and steadier as the morning progresses. This widespread rain will last for the early afternoon, but will gradually become scattered once again through the evening. Heading into Monday morning, more thunderstorm activity will start to arise within the showers, but will still be scattered. Scattered showers and storms will continue until the afternoon, where we then see a break before a line of storms pushes in Monday night. Tuesday will also see its fair share of scattered storm activity, but Wednesday will be a calmer day. With no rain, temperatures will be shooting up into the upper 80s and low 90s for midweek, and humidity will also rise, so expect some uncomfortable conditions from then through the end of the week, as thunderstorms likely make a return Thursday night into Friday.
Tomorrow: Rain, becoming heavy at times. High: 78 | 2022-07-31T00:09:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | July 30, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/30/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-july-30-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/30/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-july-30-2022/ |
Clinton Allan Bennett(Clinton Allan Bennett)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Clinton Allan Bennett, 46, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home. Clinton was born Friday, July 16, 1976, in Elkins, a son of Jeffrey Allan Bennett and wife, Patricia of Dailey, and Glendine Betty Taylor Stalnaker of Huttonsville.Left to cherish Clinton’s memory is his longtime girlfriend, Sarah Lehman of Elkins, two children, Adryana Young of Morgantown and Corinne Bennett of Elkins, eight siblings, Jeffrey Bennett and wife, Danielle, of Huttonsville, Anthony Chandler and companion, Ashley Davis, of Elkins, William Chandler and companion, Sacha Pritt, of Valley Bend, Stephanie Miller of Elkins, Cheryl Studer and husband, Tim, of Elkins, Michael Stalnaker and wife, Isabelle, of Clarksburg, and Robert Stalnaker and wife, Angie, of North Carolina, and Tawnya Gum and husband, Scott, of Valley Bend, eleven nieces and nephews, Nyla, Eryn, Ivy, Everly, Sully, Camron, Chance, Cuyler, Layla, Bricen, Arena, Elliot, and Donovan, grandmother, Maureen Miller of Elkins, his “in-laws”, Teri Staton and husband, Ralph, and Kenny Lehman wife, Sonja, two brothers-in-law, Micah Lehman and Phil Lehman, and two sisters-in-law, Amanda Lehman and Jay Waychoff, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and fur babies, Archie and Xena. Preceding Clinton in death were his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Jean Taylor, his paternal grandparents, Max and Opal Bennett and father, James Stalnaker.Clinton was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1994 and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Glenville State. He worked as an outreach coordinator for Home Base, Inc. He was an avid photographer who enjoyed capturing memories. He was quite the pin collector and baseball cards. Music was a big part of his life and listening to it is where he spent much of his time. He also loved spending time with family and friends, and they will miss him dearly.Visitation will be held at Randolph Funeral Home Monday, August 1, 2022, from 5pm until 8pm, the funeral hour. Pastor Frank Stanley and Pastor Dave Powell will officiate. Clinton’s request for cremation will then be honored .The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Clinton Allan Bennett. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. | 2022-07-31T19:59:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Clinton Allan Bennett | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/31/clinton-allan-bennett/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/31/clinton-allan-bennett/ |
A bit more rain and thunderstorm activity before sun and heat midweek!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today was a cool, rainy day... the type of Sunday where you just want to lay in bed and have a bowl of soup. Temperatures didn’t really get any higher than the mid-70s, but have been hovering around the low 70s and upper 60s. Widespread rain is to the east now, so for the rest of tonight, we may only see a few scattered showers. Mostly cloudy conditions will then persist overnight, keeping temperatures from falling any lower than the mid to low 60s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible for Monday morning and afternoon, but cloud cover in between the activity will decrease, allowing highs to likely reach the low 80s. In the evening, a cold front wielding potentially strong thunderstorms will cross over our area. The timing of this front’s arrival is still debated; it could be anywhere from 7-9pm. The later the front arrives, the less organized and severe the storms will be, due to the loss of daytime heating. Rain will likely be heavy at times during the thunderstorms, and winds could get gusty in certain areas. After about midnight, the front should be crossed by then, leaving scattered showers and storms in its wake. That scattered activity will steadily diminish throughout the night and early Tuesday morning; clouds will follow suit, leading to some sun Tuesday afternoon. The break in precipitation will last through Thursday, and during this time, temperatures will shoot up to the upper 80s and low 90s. Humidity will be making those temperatures feel even hotter, so conditions will be fairly uncomfortable. Temperature relief comes with the next push of storms which looks to affect next weekend.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy; a few scattered showers possible. Low: 64
Tomorrow: AM isolated showers possible; evening thunderstorms likely. High: 83
Tuesday: AM lingering showers; PM sun. High: 83
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 89 | 2022-08-01T00:14:46Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Sunday Evening Forecast | July 31, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/31/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-31-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/31/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-31-2022/ |
Alonzo David Holland(Alonzo David Holland)
Alonzo David Holland, 46, departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Mineral County, NV. He was born in Fairmont WV on February 24, 1976 the son of Arnette Holloway Loggins. Alonzo attended Fairmont Senior High Schools and graduated from the Job Corps. He was a welder by trade and worked briefly in the coal mines. Alonzo leaves to cherish his memory a son; Savonta Charles Holland of Fairmont, daughter: Anesha Danay King of Morgantown, two granddaughters; Haylo and Radiance King, two sisters; Danah D. Holland of Fairmont and Danetta Rucker of Cleveland, OH, uncles; Joseph N. Hutchinson and Marion Hilson, aunt; Mary Coleman, as well several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alonzo was preceded in death by his father; Alonzo Hilson, grandparents; Ruth and Rufus Hutchinson, and Rosa Lee Hilson; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all expressions of sympathy shown. A memorial service will be conducted at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue Fairmont WV, Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Park and Mausoleum at a later date. | 2022-08-01T14:32:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Alonzo David Holland | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/alonzo-david-holland/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/alonzo-david-holland/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia DHHR and DMV have received reports of several people receiving spam text messages.
The messages reportedly ask people to validate their driver’s license through the state’s DMV in partnership with the CDC.
Officials said no such message has been generated by the DHHR and should immediately be deleted. People are asked to not click the link provided in the text message.
The spam text message reads “West Virginia Covid-19 Vaccine Driver License Waiver Validation. Validate your details below.” with a clickable link. After that, it says “Department of Health l State of West Virginia. Text ‘STOP’ to stop msg.”
An additional spam message says “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in partnership with the West Virginia State DMV requires an immediate validation of your Covid-19 status. This is a waiver validation update and a compulsory one-time validation for all West Virginia residents,” according to officials.
The DHHR said it will never ask for personal information via a text message.
There are also multiple scams circulating via text message saying the DMV “owes you money” or has a “rebate” for you if you click on a link.
Officials said the DMV will never send a text message and ask you to “click on a link.” Anyone who receives a text like this should disregard and delete the text. | 2022-08-01T18:51:17Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia DHHR, DMV warn of spam text messages | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/west-virginia-dhhr-dmv-warn-spam-text-messages/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/west-virginia-dhhr-dmv-warn-spam-text-messages/ |
West Virginia University’s FirstGen Initiatives are being awarded the First-gen Forward designation. This designation provides WVU with access to additional professional development opportunities, community-building experiences, research and resources to improve WVU’s first-gen programming and campus life.(Jennifer Shephard | Jennifer Shephard / WVU Photo)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU has been awarded the First-gen Forward designation one year after partnering with a national program aimed at improving first-generation student success.
The designation comes from the Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation.
The Center is home to the First Scholars Network, which WVU was selected to join in 2021 to help enhance the campus experience for first-generation students.
“The First-gen Forward designation honors the dedication of our campus team members as we work toward increasing first-gen retention rates,” said Evan Widders, associate provost for undergraduate education. “Although we’ve seen progress and a 7% increase in our first-gen retention rate since 2017, we know we have more work to do.”
Widders added that, as the University continues its Academic Transformation efforts, utilizing First-gen Forward resources and engaging with peer institutions will help WVU work toward closing the achievement gap for its first-gen population as well as enhance student success opportunities and improve retention for all students.
WVU now joins over 275 participating institutions that have received the First-gen Forward designation and will take part in the 2022-2023 cohort of 53 higher education institutions. | 2022-08-01T20:23:07Z | www.wdtv.com | WVU receives national recognition for commitment to first-generation students | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/wvu-receives-national-recognition-commitment-first-generation-students/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/wvu-receives-national-recognition-commitment-first-generation-students/ |
WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - A divided southbound lane on I-79 has seen a number of accidents since it was built just a few weeks ago.
Exit 132 in White Hall has been under construction for quite some time now. The latest edition right after the southbound entrance ramp has been confusing some drivers.
The lanes now diverge going across the bridge.
A local tow truck company tells 5 News they’ve been picking up more cars there due to accidents.
David Fox of Hawkins Wrecker Services is encouraging drivers to be more alert and courteous at this tricky stretch of highway.
“At the present time, we have the divided highway. We’re picking up and towing cars that have accidents on that strip of highway,” Fox said. “We just encourage people to pay attention. Stay off the cell phone, slow down and be courteous to others.”
Cars traveling southbound through the exit 132 construction zone should stay in the left lane so vehicles can easily merge onto I-79 from the right lane.
DOH District Engineer Michael Cronin told 5 News they’re planning on extending this section into three lanes and potentially adding more lights.
In the meantime, Cronin said he is asking people to drive carefully and obey the law.
“There’s truckers pulling in and out of the work zone and people will not slow down. Especially when its raining, you cannot see as well, and people won’t slowdown in the rain, so they just need to slow down and pay attention,” Cronin said.
Cronin says the current set up should last about another month and a half before they begin working on the left lane. | 2022-08-01T23:24:39Z | www.wdtv.com | Divided southbound lane on I-79 causing problems for drivers | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/divided-southbound-lane-i-79-causing-problems-drivers/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/divided-southbound-lane-i-79-causing-problems-drivers/ |
Margaret “Peggy” Lee Brown, 73, of Jane Lew, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, under the compassionate care of the Genesis Healthcare Tygart Center in Fairmont.
Fond memories of Peggy will forever be held with her three children: Pamela Fisher and husband Scott, of FL, Shane Shell of TN, and Diana Hinzeman of GA; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two siblings: Mildred King and husband, Gene, of Jane Lew, and George Brown and companion, Janet, of Lost Creek; and special nephew, Robert Brown and wife, Sarah, of Weston.
After spending a brief time in Georgia as a self-employed housekeeper, Peggy returned home to Weston. She worked as a cook at the F&M Lunch on Main Street in Weston for many years. Peggy attended Victory Assembly of God and loved singing gospel hymns. In later years, during her stay at the Tygart Center, she enjoyed feeding her feline friends. Many will miss her giving and ornery personality.
Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 12-1 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Furr officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Jane Lew. | 2022-08-01T23:24:45Z | www.wdtv.com | Margaret “Peggy” Lee Brown | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/margaret-peggy-lee-brown-2/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/01/margaret-peggy-lee-brown-2/ |
Hot and humid midweek leads to more storms!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - August is off to a rainy and stormy start here in NCWV. This morning saw on-and-off showers, and later in the afternoon came a push of thunderstorms that even produced a bit of rotation in Braxton and Webster Counties. Later tonight, another push of storms is anticipated, and cells could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Most of our area is under a Flood Watch until 8am tomorrow morning due to the potential of flash flooding within these storms. As we approach sunrise tomorrow morning, activity will become a lot more scattered, eventually fully moving out throughout the remainder of the morning. Clouds will dissipate as well, so we’ll likely see a good amount of sun by later tomorrow afternoon. Because of the lingering clouds, temperatures tomorrow will rise to about average for this time of year, which is the mid-80s for the lowlands and upper 70s/low 80s for the mountains. Mostly sunny conditions will prevail throughout Wednesday and Thursday, but temperatures will rise into the upper 80s and low 90s, with Thursday’s highs being a degree or two higher than Wednesday’s. Dewpoints will remain high this week, so humidity will have these temperatures feeling more like the mid to upper 90s. Air conditioning will be the best way to combat this sticky heat, and be sure to stay hydrated. Temperature relief comes with a thunderstorm-wielding cold front entering the region late Thursday night, and storms have the potential to continue into the weekend. Even though temperatures will drop, humidity will not, so heat index values may still be high at the end of the week along with the storms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Low: 68
Tomorrow: AM showers leading to PM sun. High: 85
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 90
Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 91 | 2022-08-02T02:25:50Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Monday Evening Forecast | August 1, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/kayla-smiths-monday-evening-forecast-august-1-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/kayla-smiths-monday-evening-forecast-august-1-2022/ |
Hot, sunny weather toward the middle of the week!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Yesterday into this morning, a cold front produced multiple showers and even severe thunderstorms, not only bringing heavy rain in some areas, but even tornado warnings (all of those from last night). Later this morning, the cold front will move away, so expect nicer conditions. This afternoon, skies will be mostly clear and sunny, with no real chance of rain. Winds will come from out west at 5-10 mph, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear, but because of the leftover moisture and clearing, we might see patchy fog in the lowlands, which could affect your commute. Winds will be light, and temperatures will be in the mid-60s. Tomorrow afternoon, winds will come from the southwest at 5-10 mph, allowing warm air to flow into our region. As a result, temperatures will reach the upper-80s, feeling slightly warmer because of the humidity. So make sure to stay hydrated and cool. On the bright side, expect mostly nice, sunny skies. The hot weather lasts into Thursday afternoon, when temperatures reach the upper-80s to low-90s in some areas. Skies will also be mostly sunny during that time. Then on Friday into the weekend, a cold front pushes in and uses the warm air and moisture to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms. So expect some rain as we start the weekend. Temperatures will also be in the mid-80s during the weekend, so expect seasonably warm, muggy conditions at times. In short, today through Thursday will be hot and sunny, and the weekend will be rainy.
Today: Any leftover rain is gone by mid-morning, leaving behind partly sunny skies in the area. Winds will come from the west-southwest at 5-10 mph, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s, similar to the average high. Overall, today will be seasonable and sunny. High: 84.
Tonight: Skies will be mostly clear, with only some patchy fog. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the mid-60s. Overall, expect a warm, quiet night. Low: 66.
Wednesday: Skies will be mostly clear and sunny, with only a few clouds. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will reach the low-90s, feeling hotter because of the humidity. So make sure to stay hydrated and cool. Overall, tomorrow will hot and muggy, but at least we’ll see some sunshine. High: 91.
Thursday: Skies will be partly cloudy, so expect some filtered sunshine at times. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 5-10 mph, and temperatures will reach the low-90s, feeling warmer because of the humidity. So make sure to take precautions against the heat. Overall, tomorrow will be hot and sunny, with some sunshine. High: 92. | 2022-08-02T11:39:05Z | www.wdtv.com | Joseph Williams’ Morning Forecast | August 2, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-august-2-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-august-2-2022/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Gov. Justice approved over $1.3 million in Weatherization Assistance Program grant funding for multiple agencies in north-central West Virginia working to reduce energy costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
This is part of the $3.3 million Gov. Justice approved for agencies across the state.
The program uses some of the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry.
The following agencies covering our area are receiving funds:
Community Resources, Inc. - Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler Wetzel, Wirt and Wood Counties
Mountain CAP of West Virginia, Inc. - Braxton, Lewis, Upshur and Webster Counties
North Central WV Community Action Association, Inc. - Barbour, Greenbrier, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor and Tucker Counties
WV Community Action Partnerships, Inc. - Statewide | 2022-08-02T18:04:18Z | www.wdtv.com | $1.3 million in grants to improve energy efficiency of homes awarded to NCWV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/13-million-grants-improve-energy-efficiency-homes-awarded-ncwv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/13-million-grants-improve-energy-efficiency-homes-awarded-ncwv/ |
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Michigan man was charged in Monongalia County after police reportedly found more than 125 grams of meth and other drugs in his hotel room.
Agents with the Mon Metro Drug Task Force received information that 29-year-old Deshawn Jackson, of Detroit, was staying at a Morgantown hotel and executed a search warrant on Monday, according to a criminal complaint.
Officials said they located “an open seal vacuum style bag containing crystallized shards that later field tested positive for methamphetamine,” a plastic baggie containing a white powder that field tested positive for fentanyl and tied to that bag was a was another plastic baggie containing a tan powder that field tested positive for heroin.
According to court documents, MMDTF agents also found packaging materials, digital scales and a large amount of money all consistent with illegal drug trafficking.
Agents seized approximately 129.36 grams of methamphetamine and 14.37 grams of fentanyl, the report said.
Jackson has been charged with two counts possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-08-02T19:14:12Z | www.wdtv.com | Man charged after more than 125 grams of meth, other drugs found in hotel room | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/man-charged-after-more-than-125-grams-meth-other-drugs-found-hotel-room/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/man-charged-after-more-than-125-grams-meth-other-drugs-found-hotel-room/ |
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Water Board is asking their customers to frequently clean their faucet aerators to help with water quality.
Lead in tap water typically comes from either the pipe connecting older homes to the water system or from plumbing within the home itself, according to officials.
While water utilities can adjust water chemistry to help protect against lead dissolving or breaking off into the water, officials said as long as lead materials are in contact with water, some risk of exposure remains.
One step in protecting your household and business from lead is to periodically clean your faucet aerators. Aerators are small attachments at the tips of faucets that regulate the flow of water. Over time, tiny particles of lead can break off and get trapped in aerator baskets, eventually contaminating the water.
The following are the recommended steps to take to clean the faucet aerators:
Unscrew the small round piece that is attached to the bottom of your faucet. If it hasn’t been removed in a while, you may need to give it a gentle counter-clockwise turn with a wrench.
In most cases, small debris can be removed by simply turning the aerator over and rinsing it with water. However, grime or stubborn pieces can be removed using a glass of vinegar and an old toothbrush.
Soak the aerator as long as necessary in the vinegar. Five minutes will normally do the trick. Simply brush off any particles and rinse with water.
Reassemble the aerator, which normally has a washer to prevent leaks, and screw it back onto your faucet.
Repeat this procedure every few weeks to prevent build-up. | 2022-08-02T21:07:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg Water Board asks customers to clean faucet aerators | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/clarksburg-water-board-asks-customers-clean-faucet-aerators/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/clarksburg-water-board-asks-customers-clean-faucet-aerators/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Tuesday everyone!! It has been a beautiful day out there! I hope you got out to enjoy it because we are going to have a mixed bag of weather coming up. Tomorrow we’ll have some patchy fog in the area but that will burn off mid-morning. The rest of Wednesday will have plenty of sun, but it will be hot as well. Currently, we have a heat advisory in effect for Ritchie County for a possible heat index of 102F. Temperatures across the area tomorrow will be in the low 90s with plenty of humidity. Heat will also be in place for Thursday too, but the afternoon may have some scattered showers that will bring some relief to some of you. But starting on Friday, we are looking at a string of showers and storms that will last all the way through next week.
Tonight: Fog forming: Low: 67
Wednesday: Fog dissipating, then mostly sunny: High 92
Thursday: Partly cloudy, PM showers: High 92
Friday: Thunderstorms: High 84 | 2022-08-02T22:40:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | August 2nd, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/kevins-evening-forecast-august-2nd-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/02/kevins-evening-forecast-august-2nd-2022/ |
Silver Knights return after finishing just shy of the 2021 postseason
Tyler Consolidated Football preview(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Silver Knights return following a 6-4 season, that after several tiebreakers, left them out of the final spot in the Class A postseason
“It stuck in their bellies all off season and hopefully they’ll use that to ignite a fire and get us into the postseason,” said Head Coach Ryan Walton.
“It definitely motivates me because I know we should’ve been there and I know we were a top 16 teams, so it definitely motivates us more and just makes us understand we gotta work harder than a lot of other tams do,” senior Ty Walton said.
Tyler Consolidated brings back an experienced team, highlighted by their offensive line.
“That experience, there’s no substitute for it,” said Coach Walton.
And a core group of seniors, several who have started since freshman year
“It makes our chemistry a lot better, makes everybody understand were in this together, not for one person,” said Walton.
“We’ve been doing it all four years together we have a pretty good understanding of each other, we know what we want to get done,” said Raustyn Wade.
A couple steps ahead of where they were last season on day one is credited to increased work in the offseason, and the leaders the upperclassman have molded into.
“After I graduate there’s still gonna be football that’s played here so if I can better the kids under me its gonna better the program for years and just be a leader to some for these kids and sometimes it means more off the field than it does on the field to be an older brother pretty much,” said Jayden Helmick.
They bring back an averaged size group for the school with just under 30 guys. The Silver Knights are looking for what would be the first postseason any current players have seen. Finding that success this season will be determined by an all-around group effort and their fuel within, “It’d mean a lot and I know its definitely mean a lot to the people in the stands and the community to so tis not just for us, its for them too,” said Walton. | 2022-08-03T01:19:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Tyler Consolidated Football Preview | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/tyler-consolidated-football-preview/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/tyler-consolidated-football-preview/ |
Jordan Lesley touches on OTAs & differing levels of experience
WVU building the foundation for their defense(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU’s Defensive Coordinator Jordan Lesley touched on the foundations for WVU’s defense, and how OTA’s have helped immensely in building that for this year.
Hitting the ground running is always at the forefront, but you have to make sure you have your footing to start the sprint. OTA’s have been great for the Mountaineers. From the call to alignment to technique, it’s been a way to get ahead in everything that Lesley has been teaching to ensure the team will have the shoes to run in when it’s time.
“A lot of times though if you hit the ground running especially with the turnover he’s talking about, if you run too far, then you have to come back so that’s what we try to do with our guys is hey stay within what we think we need to do, lets get really good at that and then we’ll move onto the next thing when we need to move onto the next thing so I think that approach really has been good for this group,” said Lesley.
Lesley also touched on knowing the abilities of his players, from those who are coming from high school, to transfers, to players with WVU experience, the learning curve for each is different. Like Lesley put it, the worst thing you can do is put a player on the field who isn’t ready and experience plays a big role
“You cannot mimic the experience they have whether its FCS, FBS, Group of 5, Power Five, they have college football experience so you hope they do you hope they lean on that because maybe the same kids same height same weigh , same speed at a high school level he does not have that to lean on, everything is moving extremely fast to him, everybody is his talent level, his speed, his strength, everything, now that doesn’t mean he’s not gonna be a good player he just, his learning curve is a little sharper than the guy with experience,” said Lesley. | 2022-08-03T01:45:20Z | www.wdtv.com | WVU’s defense building the foundation to hit the ground running | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/wvus-defense-building-foundation-hit-ground-running/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/wvus-defense-building-foundation-hit-ground-running/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Jesus Fest is set to return to Clarksburg later this month in Jackson Square.
The event is scheduled for August 12-13, according to its Facebook page.
Entertainment and admission are free for this two-day event.
Officials said there will be several vendors participating in the event.
Below is the schedule for this year’s Jesus Fest.
Jesus Fest returns to Clarnsburg(Facebook: Jesus Fest, WV)
The event returned last year after being canceled in 202 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2022-08-03T15:06:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Jesus Fest returns to Clarksburg | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/jesus-fest-returns-clarnsburg/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/jesus-fest-returns-clarnsburg/ |
Morgantown Police(WDTV)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown man was charged after officers said he made a fake bomb “to get a reaction.”
Officers were dispatched to a store on Cheat Rd. in Morgantown regarding a suspicious event Saturday morning, according to a criminal complaint.
Police arrived on scene and spoke to a man, later identified as Owen Richards, 19, who said he walked outside and saw “what appeared to be a bomb laying in a mud puddle.”
Richards allegedly showed officers that the bomb was located behind a car with three children in it.
Court documents say officers picked up the device and threw it into an open parking lot and taped off the scene.
While interviewing Richards, officers said he gave off signs that he might have had more involvement or knew more about the incident.
In a later interview with Richards, he reportedly told officers he “did make and place the device in the parking lot” “to get a reaction.”
Richards has been charged with false reports concerning bombs or other explosive devices. He is currently out on bond. | 2022-08-03T16:37:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown man accused of making fake bomb ‘to get a reaction’ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/morgantown-man-accused-making-fake-bomb-get-reaction/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/morgantown-man-accused-making-fake-bomb-get-reaction/ |
People outside protesting the Wendy's in Weston after the restaurant remained open and serving food Wednesday morning following bed bug complaints.(WDTV)
WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis County Health Department is investigating an issue at the Weston Wendy’s after receiving complaints regarding bed bugs.
Officials said a health inspection was conducted Wednesday morning at the restaurant.
Wendy’s is in the process of getting the building exterminated to eradicate the situation, according to the LCHD.
The CDC says bed bugs do not carry disease and are not considered a medical or public health hazard.
On Wednesday morning, employees and residents protested outside of the restaurant because it was still open and serving food.
5′s Tyler Nicole will have a full report on this tonight on First at 5 and 5 News at 6. | 2022-08-03T18:09:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Weston Wendy’s dealing with bed bug issue | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/weston-wendys-dealing-with-bed-bug-issue/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/weston-wendys-dealing-with-bed-bug-issue/ |
Bridgeport donates items to Kentucky flood victims(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Tim Curry, Bridgeport’s director of emergency management, hopped in a 20 foot U-Haul full of supplies and drove to Letcher County Kentucky, Wednesday.
A local high school is serving as a distribution site for supplies to help people who are suffering from flood damages.
Curry said you can definitely see there was damage in the area, but it is slowly restoring back to normal.
“Most of the waters have receded back into their banks now,” said Curry.
Cars lined up at the Bridge Sports Complex on Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m.
People loaded the truck with bottled water and various cleaning supplies to help those that are without clean water and power.
Curry said the Kentucky community is grateful for the help they are receiving, and they are receiving a lot.
“There was a whole line of people dropping stuff off and there was another line of people picking stuff up and taking it out to areas that needed it,” Curry said. “A lot of volunteers were working very hard, and they were certainly thankful that we rolled up with a whole truckload worth of stuff.”
Curry said there were pallets upon pallets of bottled water lined up along the road at the distribution site.
The community of Bridgeport provided eastern Kentucky with 5 pallets of bottled water and 5 pallets of cleaning supplies.
Curry organized this drive, and is so happy it was a success.
“We’re just thankful for everyone in the community, especially thankful to the Bridgeport Home Depot and Clarksburg Lowe’s on Emily Drive,” Curry said. “They both dropped off large donations last night, late, right before we were closing up. We’re especially thankful to them, and everybody that stopped by and helped us out.” | 2022-08-03T21:11:33Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport donates items to Kentucky flood victims | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/bridgeport-donates-items-kentucky-flood-victims/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/bridgeport-donates-items-kentucky-flood-victims/ |
Timothy Collins died on Aug. 11, 2021 in a Randolph County coal mining accident.(MSHA)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released its final report in a fatal Randolph County mining accident from August 2021.
The accident took place on Aug. 11 at the Star Bridge Prep plant owned and operated by Cater-Roag Coal Company.
53-year-old Timothy Collins was a contact truck driver who was killed on the property when a haul truck on the property crushed him.
The truck involved in the accident was owned by HWM Truck Lines, the contractor hauling coal on the property.
MHSA investigators said Collins and two other men were inspecting their trucks before starting a shift of hauling coal from two nearby mines to the loading facility.
The trucks were fully loaded with coal and had been parked in a lot on an incline from the day before, the report said.
Officials said one of the trucks rolled forward over Collins during the inspection.
According to the report, the truck’s parking brake was not functioning properly and the wheels of the truck had not been choked. The trucks were also not properly positioned to park with the wheels turned into a berm or embankment.
MHSA investigators determined two causes of the accident:
The contractor did not assure truck drivers blocked trucks when parked on a grade.
The contractor did not maintain the truck’s braking system in a safe operating condition.
Collins, who had over 10 years of truck driving experience, died from his injuries.
An order was issued to the Star Bridge Prep Plant, and two citations were issued to HWM, according to the MHSA. | 2022-08-03T21:11:39Z | www.wdtv.com | Final report in fatal Randolph Co. mining accident issued by MSHA | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/final-report-fatal-randolph-co-mining-accident-issued-by-mhsa/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/final-report-fatal-randolph-co-mining-accident-issued-by-mhsa/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Wednesday everyone!! We’re halfway through the week and today might be the best day we see over the next 7. Temperatures were above average and many of us had heat index values in the 90s. But tomorrow we’ll be opening up the door for rainshowers and thunderstorms to start later in the day. And once that door is open, we’re not looking at another dry day until next week. With plenty of clouds and showers in the area, temperatures will be coming down to below average all the way through next week. So if you were looking for a good weekend to head outside, mornings will be better than afternoons.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, storms late: High 91
Friday: Storms: High 84
Saturday: Storms: High 86 | 2022-08-03T22:42:41Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | August 3rd, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/kevins-evening-forecast-august-3rd-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/kevins-evening-forecast-august-3rd-2022/ |
Wanda June (Hennings) Kelley(Wanda June (Hennings) Kelley)
Wanda June (Hennings) Kelley, 73, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 2, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarksburg on March 14, 1949, a daughter of the late Roland Hennings and Wanda Ferald McClain Hennings.
Surviving are 8 children, Carol Yeste, Gary Moses, Tammy Christian and her husband Allen, Robert “Bobby” Kelley, Jr. and his wife Alma, Kimmy Genteel and her companion Joshua Lamm, Peggy Newbrough and her husband Rodney; James “Scott” Kelley and his wife Kim; and Tracy Knapp and her husband Dewayne; a son-in-law Rick Genteel; 14 grandchildren, Nathasha, Angel, Boyd “BA”, Hunter, Jason, Rachel, Megan, Haylee, Ory, Miranda, Taylor, Levi, DJ, and Lexi. 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and three sisters, Mary “Blackie” Long, Clesta Sprouse and Sylvia Childers and her husband Cecil and a brother-in-law Billy Harbert.
Wanda was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Richard Anthony “Tony” Genteel and Vanessa Yeste Sandy and a son-in-law Raul Yeste; two sisters, Naomi Harbert and Peggy Hennings and one brother Roland Hennings, Jr. and two brothers-in-law Ronnie Sprouse and Rodney Long.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 4 to 8 pm Friday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 am Saturday, August 6, 2022, with Pastor Don Knotts presiding with Michael Kelley. Interment will follow in Stonewall Park Cemetery. | 2022-08-04T00:14:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Wanda June (Hennings) Kelley | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/wanda-june-hennings-kelley/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/03/wanda-june-hennings-kelley/ |
Experience is on the Mountaineers side
WVU line fueled by individual and team growth(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVU defensive and offensive lines have built something special over the last few years, bringing back lots of experience to the 2022 season.
Sculpting into the perfect size has been at the forefront for Dante Stills, James Gmiter and Taijh Alston. For the offensive line, confidence and reps has funded their improvement, and for the defensive line, its’s the commitment every single snap to go after the ball, all of which is backed by the players growing individually and as a team throughout their time in the gold and blue.
“I’m smarter, more mature, you know first couple years I was just going off natural ability his year coming up its all about knowing scheme and really paying attention to film and taking film to heart,” said Dante Stills.
“We’ve seen about everything that we could see between Baylor, Oklahoma, Iowa state, there’s nothing left that we can see, there’s some weird defenses that we play but now there’s really nothing left of the table that we could be surprised about. We’re just a close kit unit, we talk everyday out of here were always with each other we have great chemistry, it really helps with that, so if anybody went down and we switched someone, we wouldn’t miss a beat,” said James Gmiter. | 2022-08-04T01:41:32Z | www.wdtv.com | Individual and team growth to fuel success on WVU’s O-Line, D-Line | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/individual-team-growth-fuel-success-wvus-o-line-d-line/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/individual-team-growth-fuel-success-wvus-o-line-d-line/ |
“There’s always a new day”
Joe Piersante speaks to PB football(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Joe Piersante visited Philippi this evening to talk with the Philip Barbour football team about mindset, attitude, outlook on life and letting go of the uncontrollable.
Piersante is a 23-year veteran of the US Drug Enforcement Administration, while serving on a counter narcotic mission in Afghanistan, Piersante survived a Taliban sniper round through the frontal lobe, leaving him blind.
While there were times in his life he questioned it, his time on earth isn’t done, and part of the reason he feels he survived is to travel around speaking and sharing his story, sharing how to overcome adversity.
Piersante is the first blind IFBB World Champion body builder and impressed the Colts by sharing he’s benched 540 pounds in competition.
He lives life to the fullest, hunting bears, gators, deer, skydiving and any other adventure that he wants to accomplish, encouraging others to go after what they’ve never done before as well.
One of his biggest messages was to never quit, even though life gets you down, just stay in there because there’s always a new day, making it through a night wakes you up to a fresh tomorrow.
“You can’t take life for guaranteed because things can change in second, you never know. I used to get worked up over little things and I learned don’t sweat the small stuff, just never give up never quit, tomorrow is a new day, life is gonna throw you a lot of bad tings, you know just don’t hide in a corner don’t give up on things, keep going, things can always get better,” said Piersante.
“If we can change one kids life, help out one kid then all the effort that we do is worth it, Coach Nick is doing great things with these students, you know he’s instilling character in these kids, and teaching them vales, a whole lot more than the x’s and o’s and its’ visible within the community,” said Bernie Corley, VFW Post 410 Commander. | 2022-08-04T03:16:38Z | www.wdtv.com | 23-year veteran of the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Joe Piersante speaks to PB football | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/23-year-veteran-us-drug-enforcement-administration-joe-piersante-speaks-pb-football/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/23-year-veteran-us-drug-enforcement-administration-joe-piersante-speaks-pb-football/ |
Big Daddy Guns challenges Protect Morgantown to raise money for students in need.(WDTV)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Big Daddy Guns called on Protect Morgantown for a challenge to raise money for students in need.
The Monongalia County Deputy Sheriff’s Association reached out to Big Daddy Guns to see if they would become a sponsor for the annual Back to School Bash. This provided students in need with supplies for school.
Co-founder of Big Daddy, Sherrie McKnight, said she was thrilled to contribute to the community.
“We already see ourselves as a part of Morgantown. So, receiving a call from the deputies saying, hey, we have not achieved our goal. Would you be interested in helping? Right away, it is an immediate yes,” McKnight explained.
McKnight and Nicholas Lahera, Public Relations Coordinator for Big Daddy, told 5 News they decided to publicly ask Protect Morgantown to join them to fundraise for students in need and come together despite their differences.
“But we can drop that right now. We can decide to out raise each other, and you know what? The person who wins great for them. All the kids win. But whoever the winner is, gets you know possibly get rid of us,” McKnight added.
In the press release shared on the Greater Morgantown Forum on Facebook and Big Daddy’s Instagram. If Protect Morgantown accepted the challenge from Big Daddy. Whoever fundraised the most would determine if Big Daddy would open at The Deck.
But Lahera said they’re donating either way.
“Regardless of whether or not they take the challenge or they respond. We are going to continue raising this money because it is the right thing to do for the community,” he explained.
The money was being fundraised through GiveSendGo and would go directly to the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
Lahera added that they had not heard anything from Protect Morgantown or the group’s organizer, Jodi Hollingshead.
5 News also reached out to Hollingshead regarding the challenge and had not received a response. | 2022-08-04T03:16:50Z | www.wdtv.com | Big Daddy Guns challenges Protect Morgantown to raise money for students in need | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/big-daddy-guns-challenges-protect-morgantown-raise-money-students-need/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/big-daddy-guns-challenges-protect-morgantown-raise-money-students-need/ |
A 2-8 season last year doesn’t reflect the growth of the Lumberjacks
PINE GROVE, W.Va (WDTV) - A 2-8 2021 season doesn’t reflect the true growth of Valley football.
“We just keep getting beat over and over again and this year the seniors are like no this ain’t gonna happen, and I feel like well if there’s a year to do it, this is the year we go to the playoffs,” said Senior WR Triston Bates.
With the offensive line at the core of this team, nine starters returning on both offense and defense is growing a different kind of confidence backed by a simple expectation.
“I just expect them to be here on time and give me everything you have, I told them in there, you come, and you do your work and get out of here you know well have a little fun while we’re doing it but just come and do your job,” said Head Coach Logan Miller.
The motivation is fueled by what Valley football was built on by those who came before them, and recognizing the possible potential this year could bring.
“We really cultivated a culture where were all getting better constantly and were moving move towards bringing valley football back to that prominence, were going to get back to that prominence I promise you, we’re gonna get back there and it’s all about proving everybody else wrong which I believe we have a pretty good history of doing,” said Senior OL/DL David Brown
“My dad played on that team, he’s a coach, and he just tells me about tit, that everybody loved to come good and watch, how good they were, always winning they ever won a state championship but they were always winning and I just wanna feel what that feels like,” said Sophomore QB Gavin Derby.
That prominence has been instilled in members of the team since they were young
“I remember when I was even little when we were still knocking on the door to that level of prominence, the first home game would come, you’d see cars from across that road clear down to post office,” said Brown.
With athleticism, experience and reliability on their side, the Lumberjacks are looking to ignite change in Valley football for years to come.
“Making sure that the jersey I wear on the field is in a better place than I left it so we can see that pedigree of football out here be at a new standard, likes of what we haven’t seen in 30-40 years,” said Brown.
For the Lumberjacks, the time is now, “I just think they’re ready,” said Miller. | 2022-08-04T03:16:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Valley football working to get back to their roots of success | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/valley-football-working-get-back-their-roots-success/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/valley-football-working-get-back-their-roots-success/ |
Nevin Daniels(WV Corrections)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Fairmont man was charged after officers said he threatened to kidnap a woman at a home in May.
On May 30, Nevin Daniels, 28, struck a woman, drug her into a closet, shut the door and secured it so she could not escape, according to a criminal complaint.
When she was in the closet, Daniels allegedly told her he “would get the duct tape and zip ties to make her be quiet” and would not let her leave the home.
Court documents say the woman told police she was in fear for her life while she was in the closet and a child who was in the home during the incident.
Officers said Daniels let her out of the closet after she kicked a hole in the door and when her parents arrived at the home.
Daniels has been charged with threats to kidnap or demand ransom. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $40,012 bond. | 2022-08-04T16:58:33Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont man charged with threatening to kidnap woman | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/fairmont-man-charged-after-threatening-kidnap-woman/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/fairmont-man-charged-after-threatening-kidnap-woman/ |
Among other groups accepting money donations online toward eastern Kentucky flood relief efforts include the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and Aspire Appalachia, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a news release.
Other groups that are accepting cleaning supplies, nonperishable food and other items include the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation, the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, Franklin County Fiscal Court, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Horse Council.
The Christian Appalachian Project is organizing teams to strip buildings of ruined materials that may lead to black mold. Team Rubicon is removing debris and performing chainsaw operations. And New Frontier Outfitters is partnering with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky to raise funds by selling “Eastern Kentucky Strong” T-shirts for $20, FEMA said. | 2022-08-04T16:58:45Z | www.wdtv.com | Groups providing support for eastern Kentucky flood victims | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/groups-providing-support-eastern-kentucky-flood-victims/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/groups-providing-support-eastern-kentucky-flood-victims/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Highways has repaired 198 of its 297 scheduled slip and slide repair projects this construction season.
This exceeds last year’s total of 235 repairs, according to the WVDOH.
Officials said the DOH is taking a systematic approach to catching up on long underfunded maintenance to the state’s secondary roads.
To properly fix a slip or slide, WVDOH says it must evaluate each area for the most cost-effective solution which will function long term, providing the best value to taxpayers while keeping them safe on the roads.
One of the upcoming jobs for WVDOH crews is to use soil nails to repair a slip along Locust Street in Bridgeport. | 2022-08-04T21:34:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Nearly 300 slip and slide repairs on WVDOH schedule | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/nearly-300-slip-slide-repairs-wvdoh-schedule/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/nearly-300-slip-slide-repairs-wvdoh-schedule/ |
Fairmont State(N/A)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - “Move in day for us is just symbolic of what Fairmont State is all about its a vibrant campus and we are here to welcome them and we are here to help them make friends” .
This is how Assistant Vice President of student life and enrollment Alicia Kalka describes welcome week at the university.
Move in week is a time of reflection and new beginnings for recent college enrollees.
Fairmont state is welcoming over 1000 students this week and more than 600 of them are freshman.
“Its defiantly scary but it’s good to be independent”
First year student Sarah Merit isn’t the only one feeling scared about her new journey ; that’s why Fairmont State is making it their mission to help students create their home away from home.
" We have ice-cream we are going to have movie nights and we have DJs here all weekend”, Assistant Vice President of student life and enrollment, Alicia Kalka.
Welcome week finishes off on Sunday with a volunteer event sending students into new lives in their new home.
" I think I can make a home here without them”, Sarah Merit, first year student. | 2022-08-04T21:56:06Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont State University welcomes new falcons | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/fairmont-state-university-welcomes-new-falcons/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/fairmont-state-university-welcomes-new-falcons/ |
Mountaineer Food Bank Receives Donation(WDTV)
GASSAWAY, W.Va (WDTV) - The Mountaineer Food bank is happy to receive a $100,000 check from Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health.
This will help them continue to serve more veterans in West Virginia.
“We’re hoping to make an impact,” said Jim Fawcett, president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue s\Shield West Virginia. “The ultimate result we’re hoping for is more security around access to food and better help for those who receive it.
The food bank already sends about 1250 food boxes to veterans in need each month, and is excited to expand this.
More than just veterans, food bank CEO, Chad Morrison, said families all across West Virginia are struggling with food insecurity.
“There’s a lot of need out there right now and we’re seeing a lot of families struggle,” said Morrison. “Support like this from the state, from different partners, is just truly needed.”
Morrison said inflation is making it harder for families to afford groceries, and for the food bank to meet supply demands.
“We’ve got a lot of families that are just really struggling with food insecurity. Inflation his the food bank hard because we purchase a lot of food that we distribute so our costs are up tremendously,” Morrison said.
Although the food bank appears to be stacked high with boxes of food, Morrison said the warehouse is bare compared to what they usually have.
He said the food bank is expected to spend $6 million on food to meet the demand this year.
“We really need food; that is the primary thing,” said Morrison. “Your food donations and your financial donations go to support us purchasing and bringing more food to people in need.”
Morrison said to visit their website, morrisonfoodbank.org, if you would like to make a donation. | 2022-08-04T21:56:18Z | www.wdtv.com | Mountaineer food bank receives donation | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/mountaineer-food-bank-receives-donation/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/mountaineer-food-bank-receives-donation/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday everyone!! It was a hot day around the area with many of us in the 90s. But for some of us, those temperatures were broken by showers and thunderstorms that moved through this afternoon. The precipitation is just the beginning of what could potentially be a flooding event. Flood watches were issued earlier today for most of our central and southern counties and they are valid all the way through Sunday. We are going to see days of scattered showers and thunderstorms that will extend well past Sunday. Temperatures this coming 7 days will be mild and below average because of the clouds and showers.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with intermittent showers: Low: 70
Friday: Scattered storms: High 82
Saturday: Scattered storms: High 82
Sunday: Scattered storms: High 87 | 2022-08-04T23:03:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | August 4th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/kevins-evening-forecast-august-4th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/04/kevins-evening-forecast-august-4th-2022/ |
Charles Woods proving he fits with the mold of gold and blue
FCS transfers fit the DNA of WVU(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Shadon Brown broke down the reason FCS players fit right on in at WVU.
When bringing in transfers, the Mountaineers are looking for the right kind of guys, the ones that fit the mold of a West Virginia grit and grind mindset.
“I know there’s good players at that level but I think the DNA of west Virginia is blue collar, guys that are underdog mentality and guys that are coming up a level have that, that chip on their shoulder, that they’re coming for FCS so they have a lot to prove, and so those guys fit our DNA probably as well as any body from the transfer market because of the DNA of the state of west Virginia and this program,” said Brown.
Brown highlighted Charles Woods as the golden example of what FCS players can do suiting up with the gold and blue. Last year Woods missed a couple of games off the bat, but once he got his chance, he made his reps count and excelled on the field.
“The thing that he’s done that I’m really proud of is he’s grown from a maturity standpoint and now he’s become a coach, I can correct Charles on the field and then get him to go coach another player up right after that, that’s where his growth has come, but I’m expecting a great year and barring any injury, I think he’s the best corner in the Big 12,” said Brown. | 2022-08-05T00:59:16Z | www.wdtv.com | FCS transfers fit the DNA of West Virginia and the Mountaineers | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/fcs-transfers-fit-dna-west-virginia-mountaineers/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/fcs-transfers-fit-dna-west-virginia-mountaineers/ |
Byrd is built different this season, and working to mold the pieces together
RCB Football Preview(wdtv)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Family is the basis of RCB football.
“We try to run this program, everybody matters, its more than just about football here,” said Head Coach Josh Gorrell.
Backed by coaches that have made undeniable impact, “Coaches love us, they want to push us, see us succeed, they want to prepare us for life, more than anything,” said senior Wyatt Minor.
And built on that base is a new year, a new era for the flying eagles, one that will focus more on the passing game, “I think it is going to help us a lot because people don’t see it a lot, its gonna be very different for them to get adjusted to,” said senior Nick George, that pass game will be facilitated by George, “Anytime you got a guy coming back when he gets in the huddle, he takes command, he takes control, he settles guys down, hey quiet, pay attention, leadership the knowledge that he has translates over,” said Gorrell.
A strong offensive line is the backbone the places confidence in what’s to come this fall, “I think we got the team to do it this year, I think everything is gong to come together in time, I just think this is the year to do it,” said Minor
As Gorrell put it, they don’t have it all figured out, they’ve got depth in their wide receivers but will have to rework the run game in order to find themselves in the playoffs. With culture and experience, they’ll be just fine.
“This year we’re built different you have to take the kids that we have and mold them into what we can do,” said Gorrell.
Success this season will fall on the lead of the seniors, but they have solid ground to start with, “Everyone wants to be here you know they just want to get to work and love each other and they want the ring, they want to put in the work to get it done,” said Minor.
“All these kids that we have out there running around, they truly love being here and that’s what’s gonna take us,” said Gorrell.
It ill take meshing the right pieces of the puzzle to put Byrd’s seniors in their history books, “Get to spend time with all my boys, its my senior year so its a good way to wrap it up,” said Braylon Hilliard.
“The last year of football, gotta go out meaning something,” said George. | 2022-08-05T00:59:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Robert C. Byrd football is built on family | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/robert-c-byrd-football-is-built-family/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/robert-c-byrd-football-is-built-family/ |
WVU(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In 2005 West Virginia University students created a group that serves as a hub to assist those dealing with natural disasters.
The last time this group was active was in 2016, during the devastating West Virginia flooding.
“They really wanted to have the opportunity to do something collective for disasters that happen around the world and especially maybe even locally around us,” Kristi Wood-Turner, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement with WVU Extension College, explained why this started.
She told 5 News that people from WVU’s Beckley campus wanted to restart the Dollars for Disaster initiative. WVU students wanted to help their Kentucky neighbors that had been hit by the floods.
“Kindness is the way to go. We need to make sure that we’re supporting not only West Virginians, but our neighbors and those who need help. If we have the ability to help. We want to be there,” Wood-Turner added.
She said the best way to assist was by visiting the Dollars for Disaster website, where there were resources for people to donate money, time or resources to help Kentucky.
Any WVU student affected by a natural disaster was eligible for a special fund through Dollars for Disaster. This emergency funding could also be distributed for other financial hardships that were at no fault of the student or their family.
“We don’t only just have students here. We have extended families here. Learning is not just a process that happens in the classroom. It happens throughout and in your community. When something like this happens to your community, it really does devastate a lot of your life. In a lot of different areas,” Wood-Turner said. | 2022-08-05T02:32:08Z | www.wdtv.com | WVU revives Dollars for Disaster to help Kentucky neighbors | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/wvu-revives-dollars-disaster-help-kentucky-neighbors/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/wvu-revives-dollars-disaster-help-kentucky-neighbors/ |
Sandra Marie Owens(Picasa | Sandra Marie Owens)
Sandra Marie Owens, 63 of Fairmont departed this life on Thursday July 28, 2022, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on October 30, 1958, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Patricia Edith Marie Crawford and Robert E. Crawford. Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Charles Owens Jr. of 44 years. She is also survived by her daughter Tonya Talkington and her husband Scott Talkington of Clarksburg; daughter Ashley Owens of Clarksburg; granddaughter Caydence Owens; stepdaughter Sheila Meadows of Stonewood; step granddaughter Hannah Meadows; step grandson Thomas Ward; great granddaughter Norah Grey. She leaves behind two brothers, Robert E. Crawford Jr., and his wife Donna of Clarksburg; Eddie Crawford of Morgantown; two sisters Brenda Walls of Morgantown and Vicki Dix and her husband Mike of Jane Lew. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Owens was also preceded in death by two sisters; Tammy Crawford and Debbie Marshall and three brothers; Tommy Bush, Billie Crawford and Dennis Crawford. Sandy worked as a personal care giver and a homemaker. Her favorite job was raising her daughters and helping raise her granddaughter Caydence. Tonya refers to her mom as her “biggest cheerleader” for anything she has ever accomplished in her life, and she would not be the person she is today if it wasn’t for her mom. Ashley and Caydence refer to her as their “best friend” as they knew they could always confide in her with anything. She loved teaching her granddaughter Caydence how to bake and cook, especially how to make spaghetti and meatballs. Sandy loved going to Florida to visit Tonya and Scott and going out on the boat. She loved to sing and dance and listen to music. She loved her family more than anything and always put them before herself. Sandy frequently made sure to tell them just how proud of them she was and just how much she loved each one of them. Sandy and her husband enjoyed taking long drives together, working in the garden and watching Jeopardy and UFC fighting. On her own time, when she wasn’t cleaning the house, she loved watching the Andy Griffith show. Sandy loved everyone that she met, and she always saw the good in everyone. She loved to have fun and act silly, and she most definitely knew how to light up a room! She was given the nickname “Sandy Dandy”. Sandy was a huge pet lover, and she leaves behind her three cats, Louie, Layla and Kali. There are no words to say just how incredibly missed Sandy will be. In honor of her wishes, Sandy will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be hosted by the family and held at Full Gospel Worship Center, 9801 George Washington Highway, Bridgeport, WV on August 13, 2022, from 12:00-3:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to Full Gospel Worship Center. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home | 2022-08-05T14:18:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Sandra Marie Owens | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/sandra-marie-owens/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/sandra-marie-owens/ |
JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple emergency crews responded to a structure fire in Jane Lew Friday morning.
The call for the fire on Old Mill Road came in around 11:06 a.m., according to the Harrison County 911 Center.
Officials said there are no reported injuries, and the fire is under control.
Responding agencies for the fire include Jacksons Mill, Jane Lew, Nutter Fort and West Milford Fire Departments. Harrison County EMS also responded to the structure fire.
This is a developing story. Stick with 5 News as this story develops. | 2022-08-05T15:49:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Crews respond to structure fire in Jane Lew | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/crews-respond-structure-fire-jane-lew/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/crews-respond-structure-fire-jane-lew/ |
Trecost suggests temporarily transferring $600k excess from regional jail fund
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Harrison County Commissioner is suggesting a plan to keep on top of county payments.
Commissioner Patsy Trecost says he wants the commission to transfer $600-thousand from the regional jail fund back to the general fund.
Trecost says the regional jail is currently in excess and the county can use the money to pay off its own bills.
Trecost says the county is not currently receiving the amount in taxes they were estimating.
“We understand that with the cost of inflation and the fact that people are paying more for everything right now that a lot of people that would pay their taxes on time are probably going to wait a little longer,” said Trecost. “There’s an extended period of time that people can pay their taxes without penalty, and we believe they’re just holding onto their money for as long as they can.”
Trecost says this action will help balance the budget in the short term and when more tax revenue starts coming in the $600-thousand dollars will be transferred back to the regional jail. | 2022-08-05T22:19:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Harrison County Commissioner says there’s a delay in tax revenue | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/harrison-county-commissioner-says-theres-delay-tax-revenue/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/harrison-county-commissioner-says-theres-delay-tax-revenue/ |
Cee Bees return with enthusiasm and giving 100%
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Clay-Battelle football hits the turf as a more prepared team this fall for a season that’s been long awaited by their seniors.
“I waited my four years for this season, I’m just excited for what everyone ahs to bring, were all grown as athletes over the last 3-4 years and get to play with my brothers again,” said senior Carson Shriver.
“You just have to step up and take control of the team and put them on your back and show them what’s going on and see if you can help them out in anyway,” said senior Mason Chisler.
After an 8-2 season last year, they have been knocking expectations out of the park so far, relying on their chemistry and work ethic at the forefront.
“One day I told them I said guys you were 100% yesterday on this , I don’t know how we can improve well they told me how they can improve on it so they go to work for me, they do,” said head coach Ryan Wilson.
That drive may be fueled from the team’s first postseason appearance since 2014.
“Now I think they got a little taste of it they also like, hey we like that feeling you know caused again, they’re patted on the back a little more, picture on the wall, state playoff team,” said Wilson.
With good speed, bigger size, solid experience at their skilled positions and support of the Clay-Battelle community, they’re ready to do it all again.
“We know everybody who comes to the games and we see whose going to support us and it gets us upbeat and ready to go,” said senior Tate Elliott.
Coach Wilson spoke on the players getting to where they need to be on the field, but the coaching staff has done just as much for the Cee Bees off of it.
“I’ve been touched by a lot of the coaching staff, I’ve made so many friendships, had so much guidance just to make it through everything, when you have them really to help you be a good student and a good player and a good all around person, you really kind of grow up a little bit you understand how to be in this world.” said Senior Jacob Kassay. | 2022-08-05T23:25:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Clay-Battelle football is fueled by a taste of the 2021 postseason | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/clay-battelle-football-is-fueled-by-taste-2021-postseason/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/05/clay-battelle-football-is-fueled-by-taste-2021-postseason/ |
WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Stonewall Resort will soon be hosting the Dual Pianos Experience.
The event features two accomplished pianists playing interactive covers of old and new favorite songs.
The high energy and crowd engaging show comes to the Stonewall Ballroom from 8 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.
“For a great evening out with friends or loved ones, our Dueling Pianos event is highly popular and always attracts a crowd,” said Andre’ D’Amour, general manager at Stonewall Resort.
D’Amour said the Dueling Pianos Experience is part rock show, part comedy performance and all-around great time.
Tickets are available for $35 here or by calling 304-269-7400. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for dinner at TJ Muskies Bar & Grill or Stillwaters before the show. | 2022-08-08T16:49:25Z | www.wdtv.com | Stonewall Resort to host dueling pianists | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/08/stonewall-resort-host-dueling-pianists/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/08/stonewall-resort-host-dueling-pianists/ |
It is with great sadness that the Family of Joe Fontana announce his passing. Joe was born August 12, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Philomena Cutri Fontana. Joseph passed away August 5, 2022 at the age of 93, with his loving wife, Antoinette Craig Fontana, and family at his side. Joe lived in McKeesport, PA for many years where he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Duquesne Slag. Joe and Ann made their home in Fairmont, WV after retirement. Joe was a SGT in the Army where he served in post World War II in Germany. After he returned home, he met the love of his life, Antionette Craig Fontana. They were married for 69 years. Joseph was a very active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus for many years, where he enjoyed cooking and playing Bocce Ball with his fellow Knights. Joseph is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Sharyn and Jerry Gesmond; nieces and nephews; Renee Gesmond Ely, Natalie and Paul Easler, Susan and Charlie Schrader, Pam Johnson, Becky and Eddie Glasgow, Holly and Glen Fiorine, Jeff and Jane Fontana, Scott and Angie Fontana, Kelly Fontana, great nieces and nephews; Chris and Kristina, Brett and Mikaela, Holly, Kerri, Savannah and Cory, Michael, Ally, Ross, Abby, Brooke and Josh, Barrett, Mia, Emma, Gianna, Dustin and Tammy, and great great nieces and nephews, Cooper and Kinley, Brianna, Alex, Pheobe, Kade, Mario and Corrado. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, William Craig, Jr. and Barbara; great nieces and nephews, Paul and Morton Unneburg, Kimberly and Tim Huffman, Joe and Beverly Craig, Chester and Chris Craig, John and Melody Gouzd, Susie and PJ Alasky, Vincent and Cindy Gouzd; 29 great and great great nieces and nephews; two special friends, Mike Spevock, and Larry Sullivan. Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, brother, and in-laws, Rosemary Fontana Nestor Mason, Austin (Bill) Nestor, Burl Mason, Betty Heflin Taylor (Gene Heflin, Russ Taylor), Donald Fontana and wife Frances Angelucci Fontana, Michael Fontana, Robyn Rogers, and Jerold Gesmond; his brother and sisters-in-law, Chester and Sarah Craig, Margaret Craig Rogalsky, Joe and Betty Craig, Genevieve Craig Gouzd Samargo (John Gouzd and Jack Samargo); and great niece, Cassandra Gouzd. Joe was loved by all and God Father to many. Thank you to the Tygart Center and all of his caregivers. The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Vigil rites will be on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Konikattil as celebrant. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com. | 2022-08-08T21:23:12Z | www.wdtv.com | Joe Fontana | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/08/joe-fontana/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/08/joe-fontana/ |
It is with great sadness that the Family of Joe Fontana announce his passing.
Joe was born August 12, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Philomena Cutri Fontana.
Joseph passed away August 5, 2022 at the age of 93, with his loving wife, Antoinette Craig Fontana, and family at his side. Joe lived in McKeesport, PA for many years where he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Duquesne Slag.
Joe and Ann made their home in Fairmont, WV after retirement. Joe was a SGT in the Army where he served in post World War II in Germany. After he returned home, he met the love of his life, Antionette Craig Fontana. They were married for 69 years.
Joseph was a very active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus for many years, where he enjoyed cooking and playing Bocce Ball with his fellow Knights.
Joseph is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Sharyn and Jerry Gesmond; nieces and nephews; Renee Gesmond Ely, Natalie and Paul Easler, Susan and Charlie Schrader, Pam Johnson, Becky and Eddie Glasgow, Holly and Glen Fiorine, Jeff and Jane Fontana, Scott and Angie Fontana, Kelly Fontana, great nieces and nephews; Chris and Kristina, Brett and Mikaela, Holly, Kerri, Savannah and Cory, Michael, Ally, Ross, Abby, Brooke and Josh, Barrett, Mia, Emma, Gianna, Dustin and Tammy, and great great nieces and nephews, Cooper and Kinley, Brianna, Alex, Pheobe, Kade, Mario and Corrado. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, William Craig, Jr. and Barbara; great nieces and nephews, Paul and Morton Unneburg, Kimberly and Tim Huffman, Joe and Beverly Craig, Chester and Chris Craig, John and Melody Gouzd, Susie and PJ Alasky, Vincent and Cindy Gouzd; 29 great and great great nieces and nephews; two special friends, Mike Spevock, and Larry Sullivan.
Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, brother, and in-laws, Rosemary Fontana Nestor Mason, Austin (Bill) Nestor, Burl Mason, Betty Heflin Taylor (Gene Heflin, Russ Taylor), Donald Fontana and wife Frances Angelucci Fontana, Michael Fontana, Robyn Rogers, and Jerold Gesmond; his brother and sisters-in-law, Chester and Sarah Craig, Margaret Craig Rogalsky, Joe and Betty Craig, Genevieve Craig Gouzd Samargo (John Gouzd and Jack Samargo); and great niece, Cassandra Gouzd.
Joe was loved by all and God Father to many.
Thank you to the Tygart Center and all of his caregivers.
The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Vigil rites will be on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Konikattil as celebrant. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com. | 2022-08-09T01:19:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Joe Fontana | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/joe-fontana/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/joe-fontana/ |
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JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was charged after officers said he held a woman hostage at gunpoint at a home in Jane Lew last week.
Officers responded to the home around 1:15 p.m. on Friday in reference to a woman saying she had been held hostage at gunpoint, according to a criminal complaint.
While in route, officers said she told them Rodney Townsend, 56, left the home and was going “across the field” wearing a white tank top and blue jeans.
Court documents say Townsend was in a field when officers arrived on scene and went into the woods shortly thereafter.
The victim told officers Townsend allegedly struck her twice “alongside the head” and aimed a gun at her and threatened to kill her if she left. She also said Townsend would not let her go anywhere “unless she was dead” and had the door locked.
Townsend has been charged with kidnapping and wanton endangerment. He is being held at Central Regional Jail. | 2022-08-09T16:39:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Man accused of holding woman hostage at gunpoint at Jane Lew home | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/man-accused-holding-woman-hostage-gunpoint-jane-lew-home/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/man-accused-holding-woman-hostage-gunpoint-jane-lew-home/ |
Flood Alerts NCWV(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of north-central West Virginia.
The flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Rainfall in our area is expected to be as low as half an inch in some parts and as much as three inches in other areas.
NCWV expected rainfall(WDTV)
The following counties are in a flood watch:
Click here for a full list of counties included in the flood watch.
Click here for information to download the WDTV news and weather apps to always stay connected during severe weather. | 2022-08-09T20:16:28Z | www.wdtv.com | Flood Watch in effect for most of NCWV until Wed. evening | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/flood-watch-effect-most-ncwv-until-wed-evening/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/08/09/flood-watch-effect-most-ncwv-until-wed-evening/ |
Grow Your Hair Back With a Hair Transplant in…
Men and women worldwide increasingly choose hair transplantation surgery to eliminate hair thinning and balding troubles. This procedure helps stimulate natural hair regrowth within a year and enjoy permanent results.
Their go-to destination is Istanbul, Turkey, where world-renowned surgeons offer services at competitive prices.
Affordable price tags don’t mean quality is less than impeccable. Hair clinics in Turkey boast hair transplant experts with unparalleled skills, expertise, and decades of experience.
The only difference is that life and healthcare in Turkey are significantly cheaper than in the US and many other developed countries. Its affordable healthcare system makes many people flock to Turkey to restore their natural hair without paying an arm and a leg.
Here’s what you can expect from getting a hair transplant Istanbul at one of its most reputable clinics.
Sapphire Hair Clinic in Istanbul
Sapphire Hair Clinic is an acclaimed part of the famous Medistanbul Hospital, operating under the “Healthcare for all” principle since 1995. It’s the go-to place for a hair transplant in Turkey, where you’ll get patient-centered care in a warm environment that makes you forget you’re in the hospital.
The medical team includes JCI-accredited, highly-trained professionals specializing in hair loss treatments and focusing on high quality. One of them is Dr. Okan Morkoç, the clinic’s founder and aesthetic plastic surgeon.
Dr. Okan Morkoç has over 25 years of experience in hair restoration and over 25,000 satisfied patients. You can check their authentic reviews and photos on the clinic’s website to gain insight into his expertise and attention to detail.
Another crucial team member is Dr. Esin Eğilmez, the clinic’s anesthesiologist and hair transplant doctor. She ensures every surgery goes smoothly, even when she doesn’t perform procedures.
Does the clinic offer service packages?
Sapphire Hair Clinic offers all-inclusive service packages, regardless of your chosen procedure. Patients from abroad benefit the most from them because they include hotel accommodation and private transfers from the airport and between the hotel and clinic.
That makes this clinic in Turkey stand out from many others, primarily in the US and other countries.
Besides a room with breakfast at a five-star hotel nearby and VIP transfers, patients get a free online consultation to discuss the procedure and send photos for a hair analysis.
Once they schedule the surgery and arrive in Istanbul, they can meet the clinic’s experts and prepare for the procedure without worrying about hidden costs.
Their package costs will include surgery, blood work, local anesthesia, medications for post-operation, and hair products. They’ll also cover PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for faster hair regrowth and follow-ups for two years.
What hair transplant services can you get at Sapphire Hair Clinic?
Besides hair transplant procedures, you can get an eyebrow and a beard transplant at Sapphire Hair Clinic. Dr. Okan Morkoç and his team use advanced methods to ensure the highest survival rates of transplanted hairs, fast recovery, and natural-looking results.
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is the preferred technique for beard transplantation and works wonders for other procedures. Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is another innovative method many clinics are yet to embrace.
Both require only a local anesthetic, leave no scars, and let you go home immediately after a session.
Sapphire FUE hair transplant
Sapphire FUE hair transplantation includes minuscule incisions in the donor area to extract hair follicles. Don’t worry; your surgeon won’t use a scalpel but a motorized surgical instrument resembling a calligraphy pen with a tiny sapphire blade instead of a nib.
They’ll repeat the process in the recipient area (with thinning hair or bald spots) before inserting the harvested hair.
DHI hair transplant
A DHI hair transplant is similar but requires the so-called Choi pen. Like the tool for Sapphire FUE, it resembles a pen but has a hollow needle instead of a blade. That means no incisions.
Your surgeon will use this state-of-the-art implanter to extract and insert hair grafts directly. These two simultaneous steps may require a steadier hand and more precision but eliminate the risk of hair damage.
Dr. Okan Morkoç has done it thousands of times with outstanding results.
If you’re looking for a top-notch, affordable hair transplant, Istanbul is your go-to destination because it’s home to excellent clinics prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and quality results.
Check out Sapphire Hair Clinic’s website to learn more about its services and book your free, non-binding consultation. We’re confident it will exceed your expectations. | 2022-11-24T18:14:07Z | www.mercurynews.com | Grow Your Hair Back With a Hair Transplant in Istanbul | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/23/grow-your-hair-back-with-a-hair-transplant-in-istanbul/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/23/grow-your-hair-back-with-a-hair-transplant-in-istanbul/ |
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Liliana Gutiérrez looks at the horse-shaped water tank built by her father in the San Jorge neighborhood of Florencio Varela, Argentina, Monday, Oct. 26, 2022.
On the terrace of a two-story house stands a large water tank in the shape of a kettle, like ones used by Argentines to make tea-like infusions known as mate, in the Villa Raffo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press
A dog walks past a sculpture of a dinosaur displayed in the front yard of bricklayer Daniel Niz, in the Sol de Oro neighborhood of Ezeiza, Argentina. Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press
The Argentine version of Paris’ Arc de Triumph, which stands 36 feet high, features an embossment depicting comedian Carlitos Balá on one of its columns, in Ituzaingo, Argentina. Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press
A sculpture of Homer Simpson flashing a thumbs up and wearing a chef’s hat, stands on the top of an aluminum roof of the grill that bears the name of ‘The Simpsons’ protagonist, in Ciudadela, Argentina Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press | 2022-11-24T23:53:14Z | www.mercurynews.com | Outskirts of Buenos Aires dotted with eccentric flourishes | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/24/outskirts-of-buenos-aires-are-dotted-with-eccentric-flourishes/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/24/outskirts-of-buenos-aires-are-dotted-with-eccentric-flourishes/ |
The man had been seen boarding a BART train in Fremont
A man who went missing after boarding a BART train in Fremont has been found, according to Fremont Police Department.
The man had been seen boarding the train at about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Fremont Station, the police department reported. The man was autistic and non-verbal, and had no phone and did not drive.
Police issued an update at about noon Thursday that he had been located. | 2022-11-25T02:29:42Z | www.mercurynews.com | Missing at-risk person found, Fremont police say | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/24/fremont-police-asking-for-help-finding-at-risk-man/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/24/fremont-police-asking-for-help-finding-at-risk-man/ |
Harriette Cole: I’m scared by my boyfriend’s…
Plus: I was drunk and mean, but what I said to her was the truth
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m dating a man whose ex-girlfriend cannot seem to leave him alone. She follows him around and even shows up at his home unannounced while I’m there. He’s had to call the police on her a few times.
It’s getting to the point where I’m concerned not only for his safety, but for my own. What should I do?
DEAR CRAZY EX: Trust your inner voice. Jealous ex-partners can be dangerous.
While your boyfriend cannot control his ex, you may want to put your relationship on pause until she calms down. Talk to him about your concerns. Make a plan together that puts both of your safety first. He may need to visit with the police and learn if they have any recommendations for safety precautions.
If she doesn’t know where you live, your home might be a safe space, but if she follows him around, that may be dangerous as well.
Ultimately, you need to decide if this relationship is worth risking your safety. That may sound harsh, but sometimes these situations escalate and turn violent. Is this man worth your life?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I got drunk and said some mean things to a friend of mine.
She and I have had issues in the past, and generally I bite my tongue, but I had had a few too many, and I let her have it.
I know this wasn’t nice. It was actually out of control. The thing is, though, what I said is how I feel, even though I had never said it all out loud before.
I feel I owe my friend an apology for blurting it all out like that, but I may also owe her the truth, which is that she does upset me in particular ways that I have never told her before.
I think it’s time for a heart-to-heart talk, but I’m scared. I’m also embarrassed that it took a drunken rage to get me to have the courage to say anything. Should I tell her?
Sober Talk
DEAR SOBER TALK: Being honest with your friend when you are alert and sober is the responsible action to take.
Start with an apology for spewing all of those thoughts on the day that you did. Acknowledge that being drunk is not a viable excuse for bad behavior. You know better, and you truly are sorry.
Then add the fact that you are also sorry that you never had the courage or could choose the moment to tell her what bothers you about her. Admit that your drunken talk, while vitriolic, did represent your true thoughts. Point out what bothers you about your friend’s behavior and how she makes you feel. If you can see any resolution to whatever has surfaced, recommend that.
Also give her a chance to talk. Once you clear the air, decide together — if possible — how to move forward.
This moment of truth could mark the end of your friendship or a fresh start. | 2022-11-26T11:16:48Z | www.mercurynews.com | Harriette Cole: I'm scared by my boyfriend's stalker | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/26/harriette-cole-im-scared-by-my-boyfriends-ex/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/26/harriette-cole-im-scared-by-my-boyfriends-ex/ |
Letters: FasTrak lanes | Housing proposal |…
Opening FasTrak
lanes matches ideals
Compliments to the state of California for a reasonable position regarding commuters (“FastTrak lanes on 680 will open to solo drivers,” Page B1, Nov. 19). I’ve never quite understood the idea of privileged FasTrak toll lanes, especially in California, land of the freeway, and perhaps the most liberal state. Seemingly, these policies are incredibly discriminatory to those without extra bucks to pay for the use of special lanes on freeways during commute hours.
If one is of significant wealth, or perhaps of special government financial backing, he gets special privileges to speed along, bypassing any slow-moving or stalled traffic. This so-called privilege does not fit with the democratic ideals of equality. Toll lanes continue to expand. Yet these government policies, to collect more state revenue, are highly discriminatory to the public at large.
Chris Kniel
Walnut Creek housing
plan ignores workforce
As a senior member of Walnut Creek, I sent today a letter to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors regarding the public hearing to consider the Spieker Senior Continuing Care Retirement Community Project.
I am asking the Board of Supervisors to deny the General Plan Amendment on the Spieker application.
This project is not “moderate income” for family housing or for the workforce. Instead, this project is more senior housing, called a “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Both Contra Costa County and Walnut Creek have fulfilled more than two times the state-required “Above Moderate Income” category while the “Moderate and Lower” categories are not even 50% satisfied. Walnut Creek has an abundance of senior living options, and 350 more scheduled to open at Oakmont Shadelands)”].
What about everyone else? We need family housing for our workforce.
Marilyn Thorne
Libraries multifaceted
jewels of communities
Re. “Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library beat the odds,” Page B3, Nov. 22:
Great article. Congratulations to the Friends of the Library. But I beg to differ with Robert Goldner’s statement that “libraries have become something more than just books and being quiet.”
I show in “Part of Our Lives: A People’s History of the American Public Library” (Oxford University Press, 2015) that they have always been much more than that, which historically helps explain why communities have held them so dear over the generations. I’ll even bet the library has a copy.
Wayne A. Wiegand
Let’s head off effects
of poor mental health
Re. “This Palo Alto youth organization is expanding mental health services,” Nov. 22:
As a graduate student who experienced virtual learning firsthand throughout the pandemic, I believe that the expansion of these services will be incredibly impactful and potentially life-saving.
While I am grateful this issue is being addressed at this time, I do believe these actions are long overdue. Mental illness and substance abuse among students has been a concerning issue since before the start of COVID-19. Now, with reports that mental illness has doubled since the pandemic, we all must recognize the importance of taking care of our students both mentally and physically.
As a society, we have yet to find out the true long-term social ramifications that will be affecting the psyches of our growing students, and I believe that we must be prepared to face this issue head-on before suicide and substance-abuse rates skyrocket to a point we cannot return from.
Cheyne Hoke
U.S. must halt military
support of Saudi Arabia
When Saudi Arabia assisted Russia with funding its Ukraine War by pushing up oil revenues and cutting oil production, President Biden promised to reevaluate the U.S.-Saudi relationship. That was over a month ago.
Saudi Arabia is Russia’s ally. Both countries are committing atrocious war crimes: killing, destroying, causing untold suffering.
The best way for the United States to stand up to the Saudis is to end U.S. support for the war in Yemen.
Despite Biden’s campaign promise to end U.S. involvement in the humanitarian crisis, the Saudi-United Arab Emirates-led war in Yemen, the U.S. continues to approve billions of dollars in weaponry and military contracts to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In August, Biden approved billions more.
Why are we still supporting the brutal Saudi-led war in Yemen?
Congress members, now is the time to pass the War Powers Resolution and unilaterally end all U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen.
Betty Brown | 2022-11-26T18:19:10Z | www.mercurynews.com | Letters: FasTrak lanes | Housing proposal | Celebrate libraries | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/25/letters-1061/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/25/letters-1061/ |
In the club lounge, a player asked me if I could guess who the best male and female bridge players were in her family.
“Obviously, my husband is the best male player,” she said. “He’s a Gold Life Master and proud of it. But the best female player is the dog. I know, because every time I go down in a contract, my husband tells me our dog could have made it.”
My friend was today’s South in a matchpoint duplicate event.
“I thought my jump to four hearts was clear,” she told me, “but even though the dummy hit with an ace, four trumps and a singleton, the contract was no laydown. West led a spade, and I took the ace and cashed the A-K of trumps. When East discarded, I took the A-K of diamonds, ruffed a diamond in dummy, ruffed a spade and ruffed my last diamond.
“I ruffed another spade for my ninth trick, but that was all I took. When I led a club next, West won and cashed the queen of trumps, and East won the last two tricks with the A-K of clubs.
“My husband said our dog would have made short work of the contract, but I don’t see how even Fifi could have avoided four losers.”
South indeed had four losers. To make the contract, she can assemble 10 winners. At Trick Two, South must make the essential play of ruffing a spade. She takes the high trumps and proceeds thus: A-K of diamonds, diamond ruff, spade ruff, diamond ruff. Declarer then ruffs dummy’s last spade, to which West must follow, and has won 10 tricks: The defenders’ three club tricks and West’s trump trick are compressed into the last three tricks.
S A 10 5 3
S Q 9 7 6 2
S J
H A K 10 9 5
D A K 10 6 | 2022-11-27T12:22:04Z | www.mercurynews.com | Bridge: Nov. 27, 2022 – The Mercury News | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/27/bridge-nov-27-2022/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/27/bridge-nov-27-2022/ |
49ers’ defense held Saints scoreless, stretching second-half shutout streak to four games
San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings (15) catches the football for a touchdown after being tipped by New Orelans Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu (32) in the second quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group | 2022-11-28T18:25:09Z | www.mercurynews.com | 49ers-Saints: Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo speak after win | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/27/what-the-49ers-are-saying-after-beating-the-saints-for-their-fourth-straight-win/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/27/what-the-49ers-are-saying-after-beating-the-saints-for-their-fourth-straight-win/ |
The images were part of Balenciaga’s Gift Shop campaign, “promoting items appropriate for taking the prime position beneath the Christmas trees of the top 1 per cent, such as $1,200 spiked dog bowls and $400 rolls of adhesive tape featuring the brand’s logo,” the Sydney Morning Herald said. The controversy erupted when YouTuber June Nicole Lapine posted to her Twitter account: “The brand ‘Balenciaga’ just did a uh….. interesting… photoshoot for their new products recently which included a very purposely poorly hidden court document about ‘virtual child porn.'” | 2022-11-28T21:22:44Z | www.mercurynews.com | Nicole Kidman silent on Balenciaga ad; Kim Kardashian's 'insincere' 'outrage' | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/nicole-kidman-silent-on-balenciaga-scandal-after-kim-kardashian-torched-for-insincere-response/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/nicole-kidman-silent-on-balenciaga-scandal-after-kim-kardashian-torched-for-insincere-response/ |
“Amplify the Arts” hopes to raise $50,000 for Silicon Valley artists and performers
Members of the College of Adaptive Arts cheer and dance team perform in Saratoga, Calif. The college offers over 70 classes, to around 200 students, ranging from baking, and computer coding, to dance. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)
It’s the GOATT: Cupertino retirement community helps raise funds for seniors in Cameroon | 2022-11-28T23:32:41Z | www.mercurynews.com | Giving Tuesday: Bay Area art organizations host joint fundraising effort – The Mercury News | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/giving-tuesday-bay-area-art-organizations-host-joint-fundraising-effort/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/giving-tuesday-bay-area-art-organizations-host-joint-fundraising-effort/ |
49ers’ Elijah Mitchell headed for I.R. again,…
49ers running back Elijah Mitchell’s MCL sprain was severe enough to miss six to eight weeks
Jordan Mason, wearing No. 41 in the preseason, could see an expanded role with the 49ers after an injury to Elijah Mitchell.
Rookie guard Spencer Burford, who left the New Orleans game and left the locker room in a walking boot, has a sprained ankle the hope is he’ll be able to practice later in the week.
Veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) brings down the 49ers Brandon Aiyuk (11) in a 2020 game in New Orleans. A.P. Photo | 2022-11-29T00:42:28Z | www.mercurynews.com | 49ers' Elijah Mitchell headed back to I.R with MCL sprain | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/49ers-elijah-mitchell-headed-for-i-r-again-will-hopefully-return-for-postseason/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/49ers-elijah-mitchell-headed-for-i-r-again-will-hopefully-return-for-postseason/ |
By Josh Cain, Hanna Lykke | hlykke@scng.com and Hunter Lee | hlee@scng.com | Southern California News Group
“Detectives determined Edwards had met the female teenager through the common form of online deception known as ‘catfishing,’ where someone pretends to be a different person than they actually are. It is believed Edwards had developed an online relationship with the teen and obtained her personal information,” Riverside police said in a statement. “He traveled from Virginia to Riverside where he parked his vehicle in a neighbor’s driveway and walked to the teen’s home. At some point, he murdered the teen’s grandfather, grandmother and mother before walking back to his vehicle with the teen and leaving.” | 2022-11-29T02:41:51Z | www.mercurynews.com | Suspect in killings of 3 California family members had ‘catfished’ teen, police say | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/mother-father-daughter-identified-as-3-found-dead-in-burning-riverside-home-2/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/mother-father-daughter-identified-as-3-found-dead-in-burning-riverside-home-2/ |
“I felt shame saying, in my mind, ‘All these people in line, are they suffering more than I am? Am I taking food away from someone who deserves it more than I do?'” Dinoso recalls. But he said the welcoming staff helped him overcome the guilt. “I was able to transform that shame that just consumed me and it made me feel accepted. | 2022-11-29T15:00:19Z | www.mercurynews.com | Bay Area food bank staffers work around the clock to keep up with massive demand | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/share-the-spirit-bay-area-food-bank-staffers-work-around-the-clock-to-keep-up-with-massive-demand/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/share-the-spirit-bay-area-food-bank-staffers-work-around-the-clock-to-keep-up-with-massive-demand/ |
Former longtime Santa Clara County sheriff Laurie Smith was formally removed from office Tuesday by the Superior Court as a result of guilty verdicts in her civil corruption trial reached earlier this month, marking an ignominious end to a nearly half-century tenure with the agency that was marred by controversy and scandal over its last decade.
The effect of San Mateo County Judge Nancy Fineman’s sentencing is largely symbolic, since Smith resigned Oct. 31 while a jury was in deliberations for the hybrid civil-criminal trial. The verdict carried no punishment beyond removal from office.
Smith’s resignation was an apparent attempt to render the trial moot and avoid the stain of being found guilty of corruption, but Fineman rejected the ex-sheriff’s argument, and jurors were allowed to finish their work.
The judge voiced wariness of allowing defendants, already accused of abusing their power, to engineer their own resolutions and avoid court judgments. That aligned her with Gabriel Markoff, a San Francisco assistant district attorney prosecuting the case because of declared conflicts in Santa Clara County, the same reason Fineman presided over the trial.
A last-ditch effort to nullify the trial outcome — through a post-verdict motion for a new trial based on the the same mootness argument that Fineman rejected earlier this month — was denied by the judge during a court hearing held on Zoom on Tuesday.
“I don’t find it moot even though Sheriff Smith resigned. I find it’s not the same as removal,” Fineman said Tuesday.
Fineman also denied a motion by Smith’s attorney Allen Ruby to dismiss the case on the argument that the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Bruen ruling, which outlawed “good cause” tests for issuing concealed-carry weapons permits, warrants dismissing most of the corruption counts related to Smith’s CCW practices. It echoed a pretrial motion that the defense filed prior to the beginning of jury selection, which Fineman also denied.
After denying the defense motions Tuesday, Fineman made her final decision.
“It is hereby adjudged and ordered that the defendant, Laurie Smith, is forthwith removed from the office of sheriff of the county of Santa Clara,” she said, reading aloud a formal judgment order that she then signed.
During the Zoom hearing, Smith did not turn on her video camera, even though Fineman asked her to, and briefly spoke only to affirm her presence at the hearing.
The guilty verdicts reached Nov. 3 have no effect on Smith’s pension — she retired with a salary topping $300,000 — because state law requires a felony corruption conviction to trigger penalties to a public official’s pension benefits. The corruption trial, a seldom-held proceeding spurred by a county Civil Grand Jury investigation, was conducted in the structure of a criminal trial but was held in civil court and had no felony implications.
Much of the trial retraced separate criminal bribery indictments against two of Smith’s trusted advisers — former undersheriff Rick Sung, who quietly retired last month, and Capt. James Jensen — regarding the sheriff’s office CCW issuing practices. Smith avoided criminal prosecution after she invoked her Fifth Amendment rights in refusing to testify to a criminal grand jury panel. But District Attorney Jeff Rosen said after the verdict that it is still possible for Smith to face criminal charges; the indictments are expected to go to trial next year.
Jonsen leads in tight race for Santa Clara County sheriff as end of counting draws near
Because of the unique circumstances of Smith’s resignation and the election happening in close proximity, the Board of Supervisors is considering bypassing the typical process of taking applications and appointing an interim officeholder and may instead immediately appoint the sheriff-elect ahead of the scheduled Jan. 2 swearing-in. The board will consider the matter at its Dec. 6 meeting, two days before the county’s certification deadline for election results. | 2022-11-29T22:06:30Z | www.mercurynews.com | Court expels ex-Santa Clara Co. sheriff Laurie Smith | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/court-formally-expels-ex-santa-clara-county-sheriff-laurie-smith/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/court-formally-expels-ex-santa-clara-county-sheriff-laurie-smith/ |
Jonathan Kuminga is starting to find his groove and has solidified his spot in the Warriors’ rotation.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) advances the ball up court as Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (00) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) | 2022-11-30T14:30:09Z | www.mercurynews.com | Warriors lose to Mavericks: Jonathan Kuminga bright spot | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/jonathan-kuminga-second-unit-show-signs-of-improvement-but-warriors-fall-to-mavericks/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/29/jonathan-kuminga-second-unit-show-signs-of-improvement-but-warriors-fall-to-mavericks/ |
Former 49ers’ assistant Mike McDaniel has had Steve Kerr-like influence on resurgent Dolphins
Quarterback Tua Tagovaiola (1) has flourished under the leadership of Miami coach and former 49ers assistant Mike McDaniel (right).
Kyle Shanahan has worked with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel with Houston, Washington, Atlanta and the 49ers. Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group
Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) was traded from the 49ers to the Dolphins for a fifth-round draft pick earlier this season. A.P. Photo | 2022-11-30T14:43:13Z | www.mercurynews.com | Dolphins bring Warriors' approach into game vs. 49ers | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/focus-on-dolphins-miami-taking-page-from-warriors-philosophy-heading-into-49ers-game/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/focus-on-dolphins-miami-taking-page-from-warriors-philosophy-heading-into-49ers-game/ |
USC: two (both to No. 11 Utah)
Alabama: two (No. 7 Tennessee and No. 14 LSU)
Ohio State: one (No. 2 Michigan)
USC (three): No. 15 Oregon State, No. 17 UCLA and No. 21 Notre Dame
Ohio State (two): No. 8 Penn State and No. 21 Notre Dame
Alabama (two): No. 20 Texas and No. 24 Mississippi State
Ohio State: No. 44
USC: No. 46
Alabama: No. 5
Spread taken from BetMGM
Game total in parentheses | 2022-11-30T18:25:30Z | www.mercurynews.com | Pac-12 championship game pick: USC over Utah | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/pac-12-football-our-championship-game-pick-and-the-case-for-usc-in-the-playoff-no-matter-what/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/pac-12-football-our-championship-game-pick-and-the-case-for-usc-in-the-playoff-no-matter-what/ |
‘Shut up. I’m not your b—–‘: Antioch murder…
Mistrial declared over repeated ‘antics’ by pro per defendant
MARTINEZ — Ramello Randle’s days as an attorney have reached their tumultuous end.
The 27-year-old Oakland resident, representing himself as he faces charges of killing his ex-girlfriend amid a child custody dispute, was kicked off the case Wednesday, less than 24 hours after chaotic, profanity-ridden pandemonium in which Randle wished death upon the prosecutor, referred to him by a homophobic slur, and told the judge, “Shut up. I’m not your b—-.”
Randle is accused of placing a tracking device on 24-year-old Jonaye Lahkel Bridges’ vehicle, following her to a 7-Eleven in Antioch, and opening fire on her and a male companion as they sat in a car outside the store. Bridges was killed and the man suffered nonfatal gunshot injuries. Prosecutors say Randle’s internet searches, his fingerprints on the gun, texts about the tracking device, and evidence he arranged an alibi for himself all demonstrate his guilt.
But it was not to be. After sleeping on it, Burch arrived in court Tuesday morning, declared a mistrial, excused the jury, and revoked Randle’s pro per status. | 2022-11-30T21:50:09Z | www.mercurynews.com | Antioch murder trial implodes amid courtroom pandemonium; mistrial declared | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/shut-up-im-not-your-b-antioch-murder-trial-implodes-amid-courtroom-pandemonium-mistrial-declared/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/shut-up-im-not-your-b-antioch-murder-trial-implodes-amid-courtroom-pandemonium-mistrial-declared/ |
Guo Zhongzheng/Xinhua via AP
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, an image captured off a screen at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China shows the Shenzhou-15 and Shenzhou-14 crew taking a group picture with their thumbs up after a historic gathering in space on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. | 2022-11-30T21:50:15Z | www.mercurynews.com | Three Chinese astronauts arrive at space station | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/three-chinese-astronauts-arrive-at-space-station/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/three-chinese-astronauts-arrive-at-space-station/ |
What to watch: ‘Willow’ is back, and better…
What to watch: ‘Willow’ is back, and better that you would expect
Warwick Davis is back as the titular hero in a new season of “Willow,” this time on the hunt for a kidnapped prince.
What’s on tap for this week? How about two high-profile streaming series, a tragic yet funny true story about two guys in love and not one, but two, Tilda Swintons.
Here are our takes on a few newbies available to stream and/or watch in theaters.
“Willow”: Disney+ does a fine job updating/upgrading the 1988 Ron Howard comedy-laced fantasy, which took a beating from critics when it came out but developed an ardent fan base and evolved into a cult classic. The eight episode series — I caught four of them — is entertaining for fantasy fans and serves up a few surprises, none of which will be revealed here. The special effects are top-shelf, the humor sly and the scares effective (so much so that this material is bit too intense for the very little ones). With well-developed characters and a diverse cast, “Willow” brings its titular protagonist (Warwick Davis) out of semi-retirement so he can join a band of misfits and royals to retrieve a kidnapped pretty boy Prince Arik (Dempsey Bryk), the twin of the upstart Princess Kit (Ruby Cruz). Kit’s other issue is she’s about to wed off in a marriage arranged by her scheming momma Sorsha (Joanne Whalley). But there’s much more afoot to this drama as evil and saviors get unveiled. Showrunner Jonathan Kasdan scores in making it so engaging and spry. Details: 3 stars out of 4; available on Disney+.
“Slow Horses”: Here’s some great news should you be a fan (and you really should be) of novelist Mick Herron’s “Slough House” series of spy thrillers that follow the exploits of a colorful band of disgraced M15 spies who prove they’re much better than their rep. Not only is Season 2 of “Slow Horses” (adapted from the “Dead Lions” book) a tick or two better than the powerhouse first season, but its twists and turns will knock you out of your seat in its six tight, taut episodes.
Gary Oldman chews it up again as cranky Jackson Lamb — leader of this wrecking crew of spies that’s slapped with the joking moniker of “slow horses.” Just as churlish and ill-mannered as before, Lamb starts snooping about into the death of an adult bookstore owner who used to be a spy and might have known a little too much about a secretive operation. The writing is sharp and tart, with Jack Lowden playing a shrewd member on the team whose grandad (Jonathan Pryce) was once in the spy game. Lowden brings both eye candy and strong acting chops to the role. But all the characters and actors are outstanding, with scene-stealers Kristin Scott Thomas returning as the skilled Diana Taverner, deputy director general of MI5, who can rarely be outwitted, and Saskia Reeves as Lamb’s “office assistant” with a secret past. You’ll clamor for more. Details: 3½ stars; first two episodes drop Friday on AppleTV+.
“Lady Chatterley’s Lover”: What’s essential in any adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s groundbreaker on the illicit lust and love between an unhappily married woman of high social standing and a lower class gamesman is that the lovebirds have chemistry. Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell have that and more, making us feel the heat of a can’t-get-my-hands-off-of-you attraction between Lady Constance and her lover, the book-loving Oliver. But director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s gorgeous production isn’t merely about Constance’s sexual awakening but her societal one as well, as she realizes that she has contributed to the gap between the rich and the poor and needs to reevaluate how she perceives the world. That includes her war-injured husband (Matthew Duckett), who mistreats others. It’s sexy as hell, and makes Lawrence’s themes reverberate more than ever. Details: 3½ stars; available Dec. 2 on Netflix.
“Spoiler Alert”: All of us could use a good cry at the movies every now and then. And we get a great one in director Michael Showalter’s lovely romantic dramedy starring Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge — both of whom give awards-worthy performances. Based on TV journalist Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, it’s a rare film that addresses with authenticity not only the highs of being in love but the messiness that comes about when you’re with someone else. It’s heartfelt, genuine, funny and yes, terribly sad but it also celebrates love and life, even when it’s dealing with a tragic illness. As Kit’s parents, Sally Field and Bill Irwin are delightful, much in the way that Holly Hunter and Ray Romano were in “The Big Sick,” also directed by Showalter. If you liked that movie, you’ll love this one. Details: 3½ stars; in theaters Dec. 2.
“The Eternal Daughter”: In Joanna Hogg’s elegant ghost story, a mother and her artist daughter (both played by Tilda Swinton) take a vacation to a creepy, deep-in-the-country hotel, the kind that never seems to have many guests in it. Hogg, director and screenwriter of the two “Souvenir” films, isn’t interested in freaking us out, though, and while she cranks up the Gothic atmosphere, she employs it in telling a haunted story about family relations and past losses. It’s moving and poignant and quietly extraordinary should you surrender to its spell. Details: 3 stars; in select theaters Dec. 2.
“Christmas With the Campbells”: Although this holiday rom-com attempts something different by sprinkling some spice into the sugar-coated mixture, it all amounts to a lot of naughty talk and no action. It comes with a serviceable setup: A freshly dumped girlfriend Jesse (Brittany Snow) agrees to spend the holiday with her ex’s frisky parents (Julia Duffy and George Wendt) and meets a kooky and cute guy (Justin Long) in flannel. But director Clair Niederpruem’s seasonal effort oddly lacks fizzle and that’s odd considering the screenplay was cooked up by screenwriters Vince Vaughn (yes, the actor), Dan Lagana and Barbara Kymlicka. The fail to capitalize on a with-it cast and turn Jesse’s ex Shawn (Alex Moffat) into such a vain pain there’s no doubt how it’ll all shake down, while making us question what Jesse ever saw in him. Details: 2 stars; available Dec. 2 on AMC+. | 2022-11-30T22:11:30Z | www.mercurynews.com | What to watch: '80s fantasy film 'Willow' reborn as worthy new series | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/what-to-watch-willow-is-back-and-better-that-you-would-expect/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/28/what-to-watch-willow-is-back-and-better-that-you-would-expect/ |
Tech company has spent more than $125 million on array of Sunnyvale sites
140 San Lazaro Ave. in Sunnyvale.
SUNNYVALE — Fortinet has widened its shopping spree for Sunnyvale sites where the tech company can undertake future projects to expand its Silicon Valley footprint.
All told, Fortinet has spent slightly more than $127 million buying up an array of properties near and next to its headquarters in Sunnyvale, this news organization’s review of numerous public records shows.
In the most recent deal, Fortinet paid $3.3 million for a nondescript building at 140 San Lazaro Ave. at the corner of Kifer Road in Sunnyvale, according to documents filed on Nov. 29 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.
Fortinet obtained the building in an all-cash deal, the county property records show.
Starting in 2012 and including the most recent deal, Fortinet has spent roughly $127.3 million on an array of sites in Sunnyvale.
The slew of Sunnyvale properties that Fortinet has been purchasing over the past decade are mostly unassuming industrial or commercial sites.
Along the way, Fortinet built and opened a new headquarters building at 909 Kifer Road in Sunnyvale. The new headquarters is on a site that Fortinet purchased during its real estate buying efforts.
The cybersecurity company has also been assembling properties in Union City in a fashion that could enable Fortinet to create an East Bay outpost. Numerous tech workers commute from the East Bay to Silicon Valley’s job hubs.
In Union City, Fortinet has spent at least $166.9 million purchasing properties in the East Bay municipality, Alameda County public records show. | 2022-12-01T02:06:31Z | www.mercurynews.com | Fortinet widens Sunnyvale tech footprint with new real estate deal | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/fortinet-sunnyvale-buy-real-estate-build-tech-footprint-develop-office/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/fortinet-sunnyvale-buy-real-estate-build-tech-footprint-develop-office/ |
Sunnyvale: Pints of Joy ice cream moves into…
Flavor lineup includes Indian Mango, Rose Pistachio, Bourbon Toffee, vegan options
Customers make their ice cream selections at the new Pints of Joy in Sunnyvale. The shop is open daily, including after-dinner hours. (Photo courtesy of Pints of Joy)
Pints of Joy, the artisanal dessert company founded during the pandemic, has moved into a new flagship location in Sunnyvale where the owners have room to manufacture, scoop and serve their specialty ice creams.
Self-professed “mompreneurs” Ketki Dandekar and Arshiya Shaikh make ice cream with natural ingredients and no eggs or artificial flavors, essences or colors. Dominating the lineup are Indian heritage and holiday flavors, fruit flavors and seasonal specialties.
The partners pride themselves on going straight to the source for ingredients. “For example, fruits for our flavors like chikoo, custard apple, mango and guava, come from India, where these fruits are grown,” they said in a 2021 interview. “Our pistachio butter comes from a manufacturer in Italy, who makes the best pistachio butter.”
Top sellers remain the Alphonso Mango, Custard Apple and Gulab Jamun (with pieces of the small doughnut-like dessert). During summertime, newly introduced sorbets were popular, Dandekar said.
Other flavors in the current lineup include Bourbon Toffee, Blueberry Lavender, Fig & Walnut, Salted Guava, and a number of vegan options.
The new location, in the Amber Circle Shopping Center, offers bright seating for 20-plus customers, with room to host birthday parties and other small events.
Details: Open from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays except for holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day). 717 East El Camino Real, No. 6, Sunnyvale. www.pintsofjoy.com | 2022-12-01T02:06:37Z | www.mercurynews.com | Sunnyvale: Pints of Joy ice cream moves into new flagship store | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/sunnyvale-pints-of-joy-ice-cream-moves-into-new-flagship-store/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/sunnyvale-pints-of-joy-ice-cream-moves-into-new-flagship-store/ |
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Actor Danny Masterson leaves Los Angeles superior Court with his wife Bijou Phillips after a judge declared a mistrial in his rape case in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.
Mueller argued that Masterson was a man “for whom ‘no’ never meant ‘no,'” as shown by the graphic and emotional testimony of the three accusers. | 2022-12-01T02:41:31Z | www.mercurynews.com | Mistrial declared in Danny Masteron rape trial | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/mistrial-declared-in-danny-masteron-rape-trial/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/mistrial-declared-in-danny-masteron-rape-trial/ |
Murder charges filed in one of two Bay Point…
Authorities identified one of the victims on Wednesday
By Rick Hurd | rhurd@bayareanewsgroup.com and Nate Gartrell | ngartrell@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
BAY POINT — Contra Costa prosecutors have filed murder charges in the death of a Concord man who was one of two people killed in separate shootings in Bay Point on Thanksgiving Day.
Donald Robbins, 63, was charged Tuesday with murder and use of a firearm in the killing of 62-year-old Marty Fabianek, of Concord.
Robbins allegedly shot Fabianek around 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 24, at a home on Mountain View Avenue in Bay Point. He died there before paramedics could take him to a hospital.
Authorities say Robbins and Fabianek’s girlfriend were both caretakers for a person living in the Mountain View Avenue home and that the two men got into a heated argument before the shooting.
Robbins remained in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility on Wednesday in lieu of $1 million bail.
Fabianek’s killing happened about eight hours before deputies found another male wounded in the street on Wharf Drive in an unrelated shooting. Authorities still have not identified that person or given his age. As of Wednesday, coroner’s deputies still were trying to locate his next of kin.
Deputies arrested 18-year-old Emmanuel Morales, of Antioch, on suspicion of murder and Arturo Morales, 38, on suspicion of being an accessory. Authorities have not said if the two men are related. Prosecutors say that case is still under review, with a decision expected this week.
The younger Morales, who was also booked on a charge of possession of an assault weapon, was in custody Wednesday at the county jail in lieu of $1.1 million bail. Arturo Morales also remained there in lieu of $500,000 bail.
Thanksgiving weekend was a violent one in East Contra Costa. Police in Antioch say a 36-year-old Chevron gas station clerk was killed during a botched robbery, and prosecutors are still reviewing potential charges against a suspect.
The sheriff’s office has investigated three homicides this year in Bay Point this year, an unincorporated part of eastern Contra Costa County.
The sheriff’s office is accepting tips at tips@so.cccounty.us and 866-846-3592. | 2022-12-01T02:45:40Z | www.mercurynews.com | Bay Point: Murder charges filed in one of two fatal shootings on Thanksgiving | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/authorities-identify-one-of-two-fatally-shot-in-east-bay-on-thanksgiving/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/authorities-identify-one-of-two-fatally-shot-in-east-bay-on-thanksgiving/ |
This ends a multi-year fight to access the former president’s taxes
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters via CNN
File photo: Donald Trump’s legal team had continuously sought to keep his returns secret, and turned to the Supreme Court — composed of three of his nominees — after he lost at the lower court level.
By Katelyn Polantz | CNN
The House Ways and Means Committee now has six years of Donald Trump’s federal tax returns, ending a yearslong pursuit by Democrats to dig into one of the former president’s most closely guarded personal details, the Treasury Department confirmed.
“No Congress has ever wielded its legislative powers to demand a President’s tax returns,” Trump argued to the Supreme Court, as he warned of the “far-reaching implications” implications of the DC Circuit’s ruling. He had argued that that the way lower courts approached the House request ran afoul of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mazars case, concerning a subpoena that the House issued Trump’s accounting firm for his tax information. | 2022-12-01T02:47:06Z | www.mercurynews.com | House committee now has Trump's tax returns | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/house-committee-now-has-trumps-tax-returns/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/house-committee-now-has-trumps-tax-returns/ |
Up to $5,000 reward offered in double dog…
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in determining who may have fatally poisoned German shepherds Luna, left, and Bruno, right, last month at their Primrose Lane home outside of Watsonville. (Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter — Contributed)
AMESTI — When two family dogs died suddenly after convulsing and foaming at the mouth the week before Halloween, Santa Cruz County Animal Control officers grew suspicious of foul play.
PETA has put up a $5,000 reward for information related to an animal cruelty arrest and conviction related to the deaths of Watsonville dogs Luna and Bruno. (Contributed — Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter)
Now, with the backing of an up to $5,000 reward from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the potential poisoner behind the deaths of Bruno and Luna.
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter was alerted to the dogs’ back-to-back deaths in late October. The dogs’ owners, residents of Primrose Lane north of Watsonville, told authorities that Luna and Bruno, their German shepherds, had barked in alarm while looking toward their backyard late on the night of Oct. 25. After the dogs went outside the next morning, Bruno showed signs of poisoning and had died, seizing in the arms of one of the family’s children by 8 a.m., according to information provided to PETA by Animal Control Officer Todd Stosuy. Luna, who has recently birthed a litter, also became sick shortly after licking Bruno and later died at a local veterinary hospital.
The dogs’ family members, who have not been publically identified, provided Stosuy with a statement to be shared with the media. In it, the family wrote that it was “very fortunate to call Bruno and Luna our fur babies,” describing the duo as “the sweetest most loving pair of dogs you could imagine.” Not just the immediate family, “but everyone who ever met them cries” at their loss, the family wrote.
During a subsequent investigation of the dogs’ death, law enforcement officials discovered that the Primrose Lane family’s yard fence had been tampered with and that a pesticide called metaldehyde appeared to have been deliberately placed in the yard, not far from where Bruno died.
“We sit in our living room and stare at Luna’s urn and still can’t seem to hold back tears,” the family wrote in its statement. “How could anyone want to hurt them? Not only did they hurt them but also their babies as Luna had just had puppies prior to being poisoned.”
After Luna’s death, three out of seven of her newborn puppies did not survive without their mother, according to the family. The family kept one of the surviving puppies, a girl named Sol who looks like her father, Bruno.
“Bruno and Luna died in agony after apparently being poisoned in their own backyard,” PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch is quoted in a media release. “While nothing can bring these dogs back, we can still stop this culprit from striking again, so PETA urges anyone with information about this case to come forward immediately.”
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call Animal Control Officer Todd Stosuy at 831-454-7254 or email Stosuy at Todd.Stosuy@santacruzcounty.us. | 2022-12-01T02:48:54Z | www.mercurynews.com | Up to $5,000 reward offered in double dog poisoning in Santa Cruz County | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/up-to-5k-reward-offered-in-double-watsonville-dog-poisoning/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/30/up-to-5k-reward-offered-in-double-watsonville-dog-poisoning/ |
Another man with him was also shot but not robbed
OAKLAND — A 40-year-old man shot July 1 during a robbery in East Oakland has died, police said Wednesday.
He was identified as Arnulfo Ahilon-Vasquez, of Oakland, who died Saturday at a hospital.
Ahilon-Vasquez was robbed of personal items and shot about 10:09 p.m. July 1 in the 2400 block of Foothill Boulevard by at least one gunman, authorities said.
A 30-year-old man with him was also shot but not robbed, authorities said. That man has since been released from a hospital.
‘Shut up. I’m not your b—-‘: Antioch murder trial implodes amid courtroom pandemonium
Detailed suspect information has not been released.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $17,500 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572. | 2022-12-01T16:29:03Z | www.mercurynews.com | Oakland man shot during July robbery dies | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/oakland-man-shot-during-july-robbery-dies/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/oakland-man-shot-during-july-robbery-dies/ |
Modest Mouse delivers “The Lonesome Crowded West” for fans in Oakland
Modest Mouse setlist:
(“The Lonesome Crowded West” begins)
1. “Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine”
2. “Heart Cooks Brain”
3. “Convenient Parking”
4. “Lounge (Closing Time)”
5. “Jesus Christ Was an Only Child”
6. “Doin’ the Cockroach”
7. “Cowboy Dan”
8. “Trailer Trash”
10. “Long Distance Drunk”
11. “(Expletive) Luck”
12. “Trucker’s Atlas”
13. “Polar Opposites”
14. “Bankrupt on Selling”
15. “Styrofoam Boots/It’s All Nice on Ice, Alright”
(“The Lonesome Crowded West” ends)
16. “A Life of Arctic Sounds”
17. “Too Many Fiestas for Rueben”
18. “Edit the Sad Parts”
19. “Five Stop Mother Superior Rain” | 2022-12-01T18:40:58Z | www.mercurynews.com | Review: Modest Mouse relives one of its greatest triumphs in concert | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/review-acclaimed-rock-act-relives-one-of-its-greatest-triumphs-in-bay-area-concert/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/review-acclaimed-rock-act-relives-one-of-its-greatest-triumphs-in-bay-area-concert/ |
THC Detox Guide and Best Ways to Get Weed Out…
THC detox might be necessary to start a new job, go to school, appease disturbed family, or deal with legal issues. You might also want to detox quickly to avoid withdrawal symptoms and improve your health. Any kind of drug detox requires enough time for the toxin to leave your system. Eating well, exercising, and doing a detox cleanse will help your body stay healthy and clear toxins faster.
Many people need to detox quickly for a drug test. You can refuse to take a drug test, but that is suspicious. Such action may be evaluated same as testing positive.
85% of employers report that they occasionally drug test their employees. Drug tests check for recent use of cocaine, methamphetamines, opiates, and pot. Marijuana is the most commonly substance tested for. Opiates fall close behind. Methamphetamines are less common but are still tested for on a routine drug test.
Each year, about 200,000 employees in the United States test positive for THC. This number is expected to grow as marijuana laws continue to change. In 2021, 35% of employers said they planned to remove THC from their list of banned substances for employees. While many companies are becoming more marijuana-friendly, there are still a lot of companies that do not allow their workers to consume THC. That’s why it is crucial to choose the proper solution before starting THC detox.
Drug testing during probation started in the 1960s and continues to this day. During probation, an officer determines how often to test you. They usually use a combination of random and scheduled urine drug tests. History of multiple criminal charges or DUI charges make it more likely that you’ll be drug tested during probation.
Child custody and divorce cases sometimes require drug testing to make decisions about custody, child support payments, and alimony. A spouse can request that their ex-spouse be drug tested, but a judge has to grant this request. It is very common that if one spouse requests a drug test, both people will have a sample tested to keep things fair. If you fail a drug test during a custody disagreement, you have a chance of giving full care rights to the other parent.
There are many types of tests that can be used. Knowing what type of test you’re facing will help you know how you can use an at home remedy to clear toxins from your body more quickly.
Urine test is the most commonly used test. Urine tests can be very accurate and the test results appear within 10 minutes of testing. 90% of employer tests are urine tests. THC can be detected in urine for up to 30 days in heavy users, but only for a few days if you are an occasional smoker. A urine test is done in a testing facility, and you may or may not be given privacy during the test. A test strip will test for the presence of drugs in your urine. The testing staff will also check the temperature, color, and electrolytes in your urine to find out whether the pee is fresh, real, and not too diluted.
A hair test is the least commonly used test. It can detect long term marijuana use. Hair can test positive for THC for up to 90 days after your last use. Recent use, within 5-7 days, will not show up on a hair follicle test. Any type of body hair can be used for a hair test, so shaving your head is not an effective strategy for passing a hair follicle test. Moreover, it will look very suspicious to your employer, so we strongly recommend not to do it. Consider buying some hair detox shampoo, like Old Style Aloe Toxin Rid.
For the average user, the body cleans THC from the blood pretty quick. Your blood will hang on to THC for 3-4 hours before it is stored in fat cells or removed in the urine. Blood tests are more likely to be used for opiates and methamphetamines than for weed. And remember – Toxin Rid and Mega Clean are the most famous products of internal detox use.
You may be tested with a mouth swab test. These are used when someone wants to find out if you have consumed any drug or toxin within the last few hours. THC is detectable in saliva for 5-48 hours after last use. About 10% of employers report that they use saliva testing. If you are suspected of impaired driving, a police officer might use a mouth swab just on the side of the road.
Factors affecting your Marijuana detox
The best way to truly detox from marijuana is to stop using it and help your body with cleansing toxins out of your body. How long marijuana stays in your system depends on multiple factors;
Your body fat percentage
The way you use to consume cannabis
How much you exercise
How much weed do you use
How long have you been using THC
Your body size and composition influence how quickly THC detoxification happens inside it. A large, muscular person with a fast metabolism will detox more quickly than a smaller person who uses the same amount of weed. On the other hand, THC is stored in body fat. A person with a high body fat percentage will test positive for several days longer than someone with a low one. Exercising and drinking more water can help your body burn cannabis metabolites more quickly.
If you consume cannabis edibles, the THC tends to hang around in your system longer than if you smoke weed. The more you use any drug, the longer it will stay in your system. The same is true for the amount of time you have been using THC. Long term daily cannabis consumption can be detected for up to 60 days after quitting marijuana.
Average time it takes for THC to clear from your system
While it’s interesting to know about how long it takes for your body to finish detoxing naturally, you might also want to know how to get weed out of your system fast.
How to detox from weed depends on how much time you have before your test, your budget, and your frequency of marijuana use. If you are a long-term heavy user, you’ll need more help and time to flush your system. If you had just one edible, a one or two day detox should be fine.
Exercising and drinking water are free strategies to detox. Detox kits, pills, shampoos, and drinks can be expensive, but failing a drug test can cost your job or worse. Many online user reviews show that detox products for passing urine drug test are very effective. These remedies can help give your body extra help to detox quickly. Don’t think that they will make a miracle happen – but they really work, and there are thousands of reviews to prove it.
Best way to detox your body from THC
The best way to flush marijuana out of your system is to help your body do it naturally. Your liver is capable of completely eliminating all THC metabolites from your system, but it needs time. The liver gets rid of THC the same way it gets rid of other toxins. It breaks the substance down into metabolites, and then you excrete them through your urine or excrements. But you can help your body to do this faster by using a few different strategies:
Weed detox drinks, pills, and Marijuana Detox Kits
Avoid high fat foods
Avoid drugs that interfere with metabolism
Weed Detox pills and drinks
Mairjuana detox supplements like Toxin Rid can help speed up your metabolism. The ingredients of those pills help your system to clear, and at the same time the pills contain important nutrients to boost your metabolism.
Drinking more fluid also lowers the concentration of toxins in your urine. Drinking a lot of liquids is similar to adding more and more water to a powdered drink mix. The more water you add, the less you can taste the powdered drink flavor.
Exercise to get weed out of system
Since exercise speeds your metabolism, it may help clear medications or drugs from your system. A very small amount of THC is excreted through sweat. In addition, THC is stored in fat cells. When you exercise, those fat cells are broken down which can release the stored THC into your blood. This gets the toxins to your liver and kidneys which metabolize the drug.
This release of THC into the bloodstream can even be strong enough for people to feel high each time they exercise for a few days after smoking or eating an edible. Because of this, it is best to exercise as much as you can until 24 hours before a drug test. Around 24 hours before you test, it’s time to rest. Exercise right before a drug screen can make it more likely that you will test positive. However, it may be a win-strategy, take care about timing to avoid defeat.
If you have fewer fat cells, there are less space for the THC molecules to stay stored in your body. People with low body fat will test negative the fastest.
Some medications impact how fast or slow THC is metabolized by the liver. Some antibiotics like ketoconazole can double the concentration of cannabidiols in your system. Other drugs that can increase THC levels include:
Fluoxetine
Cotrimoxazole
Erythromycin
It can be very dangerous to stop taking some of these medicines if they are prescribed to you. Make sure you talk to your doctor about changing or stopping medications. Be careful if you are prescribed one of these remedies and use THC products. Since some components can increase the concentration of THC in your system, they’ll also increase the effects. You may want to lower your intake of weed while on these medications.
There are several supplements and foods that can also increase THC levels in the body. On the other hand, some products and medications might increase the metabolism of weed. For example, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis can increase metabolism and excretion of THC from the body. Some sources even claim, that prominent eating of pastry with poppy seeds can also make it.
Why THC detox may be the best option
Increasing your metabolism is the best way to get THC out of your body. Detoxifying kits and THC removal products camouflage THC that is in your system. They use chemicals or dilution to hide the drug from the test. They also help speed up your THC cleanse.
There are many helpful ideas on the internet about how to get pot out of your system. For a weed cleanse to be effective you need to make sure to use safe products and give yourself enough time for them to work. If you plan to start looking for a new job or hope to apply for a promotion, start your detox as early as you can. Stop ingesting toxins immediately if you are in legal trouble or starting a divorce or custody battle. Even just a few days of cleansing your system can be very important.
The fastest way to clean out your system for a drug test is to start a detox right away. Stop using any toxins and start drinking healthy fluids with electrolytes. There are many cleansers on the market available for urine, saliva, and hair drug tests. These products mask the THC and flush your system. For example, you can use mouthwash immediately before a saliva test. This will increase the amount of saliva and fluid in your mouth and decrease the concentration of toxins. Detox drinks are good for getting you ready for a urine test while special shampoos can help you pass a hair follicle test.
Myths about THC cleansing
Some people think that sitting in a sauna can clean your system for a drug test . Sitting in a sauna or taking a hot shower have no impact on levels of THC in your body.
Many people try to eat or drink baking soda in an attempt to detox from THC quickly. That is not just ineffective, but dangerous. One report from poison control service describes a man who suffered a gastric perforation after ingesting baking soda in an attempt to pass a drug test.
If you have a hair follicle test coming up, you might try to dye or bleach your hair to remove the THC metabolites. Unfortunately, this strategy isn’t very effective. While bleach can rid some toxins of your hair, it is only effective if you bleach your hair many times. To really remove metabolites, you would need to abstain from any drugs while repeatedly bleaching your hair.
It is also a myth that detox drinks can be detected by a drug test. Detox drinks are full of vitamins, minerals, and herbs. There is nothing in a detox drink that would be flagged on a drug test. Besides being used to detox for drug testing, detox drinks are used for general health and wellness and you can’t get in trouble for using them.
Best detox drinks and pills for weed
A quick internet search shows that the best way to detox your body from THC is to use a detox drink like Stinger. There are hundreds of Reddit and Amazon users who have succeeded in using detox products to clean their body faster. These detox drinks can be purchased online and some promise to cleanse your system within 24 hours. They range in price from $20 to $200.
A detox cleanse for drug test usually includes the drink you purchase with specific instructions about how much fluid to drink and what kinds of food to eat. These cleanses work similarly to weight loss cleanses: hydrating the body, replacing nutrients, and providing a lot of fiber to help you to defecate.
Toxin Rid
Testclear is a company that made famous Toxin Rid pills. They can help you pass a urine test as well as shampoos to clean your hair before a hair follicle test. Their products are safe, good tasting, and effective.
Toxin Rid pills have several cleansing options available. The 1-day detox is made to clear light toxins from your body in 24 hours and sells for $59. The 10-day detox kit is effective for heavier users, meaning people who use cannabis products daily.
There are over 1500 reviews on the manufacturers’ website with a 4.5/5 star rating. Most of the reviews state that the product was well worth the money spent and that Toxin Rid helped customers pass their test. Most people who reviewed Toxin Rid stated that they were daily users and were able to detox in just a few days.
Toxin Rid requires that you follow specific instructions about how you take the pills and drink the liquids. They also have specific instructions about when to eat and what to eat over the ten days of the cleanse. Many people state that in addition to clearing toxins, they feel better and some lose weight at the end of their cleanse. You can also purchase an experimentation kit from their website to ease your mind before the test. It is recommended that you test before you start the cleanse, halfway through, and at the end so you can track the results. It is helpful to know when you stop testing positive for any toxins.
Effective for THC detox
Safe for your body
Needs 10 days for best results
The most expensive detox kit
Mega Clean
Mega Clean has over 5,000 reviews with a good rating on Amazon. Mega Clean can eliminate toxins from your body within 48 hours. Mega Clean is a special blend of stinging nettle leaf, taurine, uva ursi leaf, burdock root, American ginseng, guarana seed, and milk thistle seed. These different extracts work on any type of toxin in your body and are completely safe. Mega Clean recommends that you abstain from any toxin for at least 48 hours while using their product, and ideally for three days before starting your cleanse.
The product instructions state that your body will be in the optimal state of detoxification when you are urinating 3 times every hour. There are no listed side effects or safety concerns with short term use of Mega Clean. Some users report a little bit of constipation with their first cleanse. Using the product too often may cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Make sure you follow the manufacturer instructions for best results.
You can purchase Mega Clean detox drinks starting at just $24 from their website. Their 10-day kit sells for about $120 plus shipping. Mega Clean recommends a monthly detox with their product to maintain a healthy digestive tract and to remove high levels of toxins from your body.
Mega Clean offers a satisfaction-guarantee that using their product will help you live a healthier lifestyle and feel better. If you purchase directly through their website, you can file a claim and they will send you a different type of Mega Clean cleansing product to try for free.
Specific instructions
Inexpensive options
May cause constipation
Should only be used once a month at the most
Rescue Cleanse review
Rescue Cleanse is a 32 ounce drink that promises to clear toxins from your body within 24 hours. For best results, their website states that you’ll need to avoid any herbal toxins for at least 48 hours in addition to using their product. For frequent herbal toxin users, the recommended detox time is 14 days. The instructions state that you should drink the product at least one hour before your screening, and that the effect lasts for up to 5 hours.
Rescue Cleanse has many positive user reviews on their website. Hundreds of people have used it with good results. Rescue Cleanse costs $55 for the 24 hour cleanse. You can also purchase an inexpensive THC panel test or a 5 panel test from their website for peace of mind.
24 hour detox option
Good flavor
Short time window for best results
Requires drinking a lot of fluid quickly
Most detox drinks work by giving your body hydration and replacing electrolytes you need. The pills also contain a special blend of herbs to boost your metabolism and change some of the chemistry in your urine. Toxin Rid, Mega Clean, and Rescue Cleanse are all safe and effective products that may help you get the results you want.
Less than 24 hour Marijuana cleanse
You usually don’t have a lot of warning before a drug test. This leaves you to search for ways to clean out your system in 24 hours. Detox drinks can help clear your system and reduce the presence of THC metabolites in your urine. For light to moderate users, 24 hours is enough time for a detox drink to work.
If you are a heavy user, 24 hours might not be enough. So what to do in this case? Synthetic urine products have been effective for many users in these situations. However, some urine tests are “observed” urine tests. This means that you will not be alone in the bathroom when you provide your sample. Make sure you know if you will be alone during your screening test. Synthetic urine is almost identical to real urine, but it does carry some risk.
Powdered Urine
Powdered Urine is 100% guaranteed to be drug free. The chemicals in Powdered Urine are almost identical to real urine. The color and smell are also indistinguishable from real urine. Powdered Urine has to be mixed with water and kept warm. You can purchase heaters that will keep the urine at body temperature for up to 6 hours. Powdered Urine costs $54 for a single use packet.
Guaranteed to be drug free
Indistinguishable from real urine
Price is affordable
Must be mixed with the correct amount of warm water
Can’t be used for observed tests
Synthetic urine has many ingredients already contained in real urine. Synthetic urine was originally created to calibrate laboratory testing equipment, so the testing equipment cannot tell the difference between synthetic and real urine. Quick Fix synthetic urine comes ready to go, so no mixing is required. The only thing you have to do is keep it at the correct temperature. 3 oz of Quick Fix urine costs $39.95 and comes with a disposable heating pack.
Guaranteed to be drug-free
Undetectable by testing equipment
Difficult to conceal under clothing
Home weed detox kit to get THC out of system
If you do not have time to wait for a detox kit to be shipped to you, you can try to make a THC detox kit at home. There are some safe ingredients you can try at home to help you detox a few days sooner:
These products combined can help your body clear toxins faster. The longer you can abstain from ingesting any type of toxin, the better. Hydration dilutes the sample, making the drug harder to detect in your urine. Having too diluted urine can make your test result “inconclusive” and either force you to retest or count as a failing test. Creatine helps overcome this problem of urine being too diluted.
Creatine increases the specific gravity of urine and can bring a watered-down sample closer to normal levels. Both vitamin b-12 and vitamin c can change the color of your urine. Because dilute urine gets more clear, it is very obvious if you are overhydrated. Adding vitamin B and C makes your urine more yellow. Zinc may interfere with the test strips used to test your urine. This may only work on older drug tests. Newer drug testing strips are not as easily thrown off by zinc supplements. Cranberry juice is a diuretic. It can make you pee more and the ratio of urine to THC will be lower.
Making your own detox drinks for weed is a quick option to try if you already have the ingredients. Purchasing a detox drink might be cheaper and faster than searching for products that you don’t already have at home.
Some thc cleanse strategies like diluting urine or saliva may result in an “inconclusive test”. For most legal purposes, an inconclusive test is treated the same as a positive test. Some employers may let you repeat the test, but probation officers and judges deciding on custody cases will not be as lenient.
Detox kits can also cause digestive problems. Many detox drinks and pills contain high amounts of fiber. This can cause constipation or diarrhea later on. Be careful when using fiber supplements. But if you follow the instructions carefully and use the detox product as directed, all should be good.
Using synthetic or powdered urine is risky. Getting caught using synthetic or borrowed urine for a drug test can result in jail time and fines. In fact, 18 states have banned the sale of synthetic urine for any reason. It is illegal to purchase or possess synthetic urine in:
Urine testing is the most common test for THC. These tests do have about a 4% false positive rate. If you test positive, it is not unreasonable to ask for a second test. If you are a frequent user of any type of drug, you’ll want to use one of the 10-day detox products to help clean out your system. Besides cleaning out your system faster, using a detox kit might help you avoid withdrawal symptoms while your body metabolizes the drug.
Detox kits for urine, hair, and saliva drug tests are completely safe. The ingredients in these products can help boost your metabolism and clear your body of toxins. A monthly detox can help improve your health and wellness in addition to keeping the toxins in your body low.
Many states and employers are becoming more friendly towards THC products. If you live in a state that allows medical marijuana, talk to your healthcare provider about a medical marijuana card. This can help use the THC product that helps you without facing legal problems or work problems. Keep yourself and others safe and out of trouble by avoiding driving or operating heavy machinery while under the influence.
Alternatively, try to find a company or job that does not test for drugs. Work from home jobs are likely to be more flexible. Small companies are less likely to test for toxins. Some big companies even allow marijuana use while you are at work.
Can Lab Tests Detect Marijuana Detox Products?
A lab test cannot tell whether you have used a THC detox product like Toxin Rid. A urine test looks for drugs and some of the chemicals in urine to make sure the urine is real. Since most detox drinks and products work by giving your body natural herbs and keeping it well-hydrated, there is nothing in the product that will be seen on a drug test.
Do I Need To Detox If I’m Infrequent User Or Took An Edible?
If you ate an edible a few days or weeks ago and now have to take a drug test, try not to worry. Your body can easily cleanse itself of small amounts of THC within a few hours to a few days. If you only take a small amount of THC and have a few days to prepare, a detox kit can help you be ready fast.
Do THC Detox Kits Work For Hair Tests?
There are many detox kits on the market for hair follicle tests. These tests look for long term use of drugs, and toxins can remain in the hair follicle for weeks to months. Detox kits for hair do not strip the THC out of the hair, but they do cover it up. Most hair detox kits coat your hair with an oil designed to throw off the testing equipment. Many people have used these hair kits with success.
What happens if my test is “inconclusive”?
Many places treat an inconclusive test the same as a positive test. Especially for probation, DUI, or other legal matters. Some employers will let you repeat a non-conclusive test. This will give your body a few extra days to clear your system of marijuana and test negative the next time. If you get an inconclusive test, you can repeat your detox and increase your chances of passing the second time.
Will my employer report me to the police if I test positive?
If you have a positive drug test on a pre-employment screening, you will not be hired for the job, but the employer is unlikely to call the police and turn you in. If you are tested because of a workplace accident, you might lose your job, but it is unlikely that you will be reported to the police. Many companies are willing to continue your employment with them if you sign up for a rehab program and agree to continuous testing.
What if I have a medical marijuana card?
Having a medical marijuana card is not a free pass to use THC and test positive any time you want. However, rules and laws are gray in this area. Many employers are changing their drug testing policies to exclude THC. If a police officer feels that you are under the influence while driving, a positive test will be treated the same whether you have a medical marijuana card or not. While employers have to follow some policies to allow their employees to use medical marijuana, you can still be fired for smoking weed or consuming edibles on the job.
What happens in states where recreational THC is legal?
Recreational THC is treated similarly to alcohol. What you do on your own time is up to you, but use on the job or on the road is unacceptable. Many chain stores like Target and Walmart still have zero-drug use policies in place. This means that if you test positive for THC on your pre-hire test, you will not be hired by the company. So consider ordering a detox drink before the test. Toxin Rid is a nice and not very expensive option. | 2022-12-01T18:41:16Z | www.mercurynews.com | THC Detox Guide and Best Ways to Get Weed Out of System | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/thc-detox-guide-and-best-ways-to-get-weed-out-of-system/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/thc-detox-guide-and-best-ways-to-get-weed-out-of-system/ |
Pac-12 media rights: No resolution expected…
Commissioner George Kliavkoff called certain officiating mistakes “unacceptable”
The Pac-12’s ongoing media rights negotiations will extend into 2023 with “no rush” for a resolution, commissioner George Kliavkoff said Thursday.
— When asked about football officiating, Kliavkoff differentiated between judgement calls and procedural errors. He called the latter, which included a missed down in the Oregon-Washington State game, “unacceptable.” Hanks said the conference “will be aggressive” in rectifying the issue. | 2022-12-01T19:35:47Z | www.mercurynews.com | Pac-12 media rights: Negotiations to extend into 2023, Kliavkoff says | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/pac-12-media-rights-no-resolution-expected-before-2023-as-critical-process-churns-forward/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/pac-12-media-rights-no-resolution-expected-before-2023-as-critical-process-churns-forward/ |
How much can you save on rebates with Traders…
Trading fees are an important element of the costs for traders. With active strategies, the fees determine whether the strategy turns out successful or a trader suffers a loss. Rebate services are a significant help for many traders.
How does Traders Union help traders?
Traders Union is one of the most popular rebate services that allows clients of Forex brokers and cryptocurrency exchanges to receive a partial compensation for paid fees. In addition, this independent organization provides many other benefits to the members of the community. These include professional technical support and legal advice, multi-level affiliate programs, quality analysis, bonuses, etc.
What is a rebate?
A rebate is the simplest way to receive compensation for the funds paid as a trading fee. It allows traders to save up to 90% on the spread. It is not surprising that the services, with Traders Union being considered the largest one, enjoy great popularity.
A broker, Traders Union and a trader who performs transactions, participate in the rebate program. A user pays fees to the brokerage organization or an exchange, who are partners of the association (there are currently 300+ members), for each performed transaction. Part of this money will be transferred to Traders Union under the partnership program. In turn, the organization will compensate up to 90% of the received amount to the user. This money can be withdrawn or used for trading, as this is real money, not virtual.
NOTE! Cashback is accrued even in the case, when the trade wasn’t profitable.
Example of a rebate
Let’s review an example to get a better understanding of how the rebate mechanism works. Let’s assume that a trade paid to the brokerage organization a fee in the amount of USD 60; half of this money was transferred to Traders Union. In turn, the independent association of traders will return 90% of the amount to the trader. The result is as follows:
The broker receives USD 30 in fees;
Traders Union earns USD 3;
The client receives a cashback in the amount of USD 27.
The participants of the association can work simultaneously with several brokers or exchanges that are partners of Traders Union. At that, both new clients and those who already have active accounts can receive compensation under the rebate program.
Algorithm of actions for receiving a rebate
The mechanism of working with a broker that is a partner of Traders Union is as follows:
Create an account on the official Traders Union website. You can use your email, Google account or social media (Facebook) to register;
Access your Personal Account on the website and select a broker or an exchange you would like to work with (Traders Union regularly publishes company ratings for this purpose). It is recommended to consider the Top 20;
Go to the trading platform using the Traders Union link and create a personal account there;
Link your real brokerage account to your profile on Traders Union (use the Accounts tab);
Deposit funds to the brokerage account and start trading.
Cashback will be accrued already for the first trade. You can view the rebate amount in your Personal Account on tradersunion.com. You can use this money to trade or withdraw the amount to an electronic wallet or debit/credit card. You can always use Profit Calculator on the official Traders Union website to calculate the preliminary rebate amount. | 2022-12-02T03:12:55Z | www.mercurynews.com | How much can you save on rebates with Traders Union? | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/how-much-can-you-save-on-rebates-with-traders-union/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/01/how-much-can-you-save-on-rebates-with-traders-union/ |
Bay Area News Group girls soccer preseason…
Carondelet, Archbishop Mitty, Mountain View and Monte Vista should all be strong this season
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 26: Carondelet’s Lauren Kenny (10) shoots and scores on a deflected ball against California High in the first half of their NCS Division I girls championship game at De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., on Saturday, Feb 26, 2022. Carondelet won 3-0. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
The schools on Treat Blvd know how to win. While De La Salle is the Bay Area News Group’s top-ranked boys soccer team, defending North Coast Section Division I champion Carondelet has also been selected as the top team on the girls side. Standouts such as Lauren Kenney, who scored 10 goals for last year’s champions, and Riann Juroff are back for their senior seasons. St. Francis, which bowed out in the second round of the NorCal tournament, could also challenge for the top spot this season. Carondelet’s toughest competition in the NCS comes from its own division, where teams such as San Ramon Valley, Dublin, Monte Vista and Amador Valley all boast talented teams in the East Bay Athletic League. Mountain View and defending NorCal D-II champion Leigh should also be some of the better teams in the region. And of course, Archbishop Mitty could very well regain the form that made it a four-time CCS Open Division champions from 2018 to 2021.
Carondelet and Monte Vista have alternated NCS D-I championships over the last four years, with Carondelet winning in 2019 and 2022, and Monte Vista taking the crown in 2018 and 2020 (There were no playoffs in the NCS in 2021). Carondelet and Monte Vista should yet again be the top two teams in the EBAL, but a school like Dublin should also challenge the two titans. Dublin was upset by California in the first round of the NCS D-I playoff last season but brings back talented seniors Summer Starsiak and Isabel Liu. Coach Jered Liu said this year’s team expects to compete for the section championship. Head-Royce coach Josie Chapman hopes senior center back Alex Barnell and senior wing Leila Forbord lead a team that is trying to compete for a top-eight seed in its division after going 12-4-2 last season and making it to the second round of the D-IV playoffs. In the CCS, Archbishop Mitty had a down year by its incredibly high standards after winning four straight CCS Open Division championships. The Monarchs bowed out in the first round of the CCS D-II playoffs. Last season, Mountain View went 12-0 in the Santa Clara Valley Atheltic League De Anza Division and was unbeaten until running into eventual NorCal D-I champions Oak Ridge in the semifinal. This season’s Spartans team will try to repeat their regular season success and make a long postseason run. Meanwhile, Leigh will try to follow up its magical NorCal Division II championship season with another strong campaign.
Allena Collins, St. Mary’s-Berkeley, CB, Sr.: St. Mary’s coach Manish Doshi said Collins is a talented defender who is “always keeping a positive outlook,” and will attend and play at NAIA University of Saint Mary in Kansas after graduation.
Ella Donohue, Christopher, GK, Jr.: As a sophomore, Donohue allowed only 20 goals in 17 games and delivered seven shutouts for a team that went 15-5-1 and won the NorCal D-IV championship.
Maddie Gambs, San Ramon Valley, GK, Sr.: Gambs proved herself to be a calm and collected shot-stopper for a 12-6-3 SRV team, allowing only 16 goals in 18 games and saving 57 shots. Gambs was credited with 10 shutouts.
Lauren Kenny, Carondelet, F, Sr.: The playmaker was a critical piece of Carondelet’s championship-winning side in 2021-22. She scored 10 goals and had four assists for a team that went 20-2-2 and won the NCS championship over Montgomery.
Audrey Lam, Piedmont, MF, Sr.: Piedmont coach Dan Chubbock highlighted Lam as one of his team’s true standouts for the upcoming season. She scored two goals last season and should have a solid senior year for a team expected to challenge for the West Alameda County Conference title.
Athena Lopez, Alhambra, DM, Sr.: One of the captains of the team and someone coach Andy Orbell called “technically gifted with the ball.” She is comfortable playmaking from the back, and her coach said Lopez’s aggressiveness “makes the team tick.”
Camryn Salazar, Acalanes, MF, Sr.: The two-year starter and University of the Pacific commit is a versatile attacker and someone her coach knows can make plays from the midfield and finish up front with poise. Salazar scored four goals and had five assists last season.
Summer Starsiak, Dublin, CB, Sr.: The four-year varsity player was a steady presence in the back for a solid Dublin team. Dublin coach Jered Liu called Starsiak the anchor of the defense and praised her athleticism and smarts as reasons she is able to cover for other teammates in the back.
Karena Shah, Mountain View, F, Jr.: Shah is only listed at 5-4 but doesn’t let her lack of size stop her from making plays on the pitch. She scored 15 goals and had five assists on a Mountain View team that won the NCS last season.
Josie Tuney, St. Ignatius, F, Jr.: It did not take long for Tuney to adjust to varsity play, with the then-sophomore scoring 13 goals and handing out six assists for an excellent SI team in 2021-22. Now a junior, Tunney should have an even better second season.
Murphy Walsh, Archbishop Mitty, MF, Soph: Walsh immediately established herself as a clinical finisher in front of the net, bagging 11 goals as a freshman. She scored almost a third of Mitty’s goals in 2021-22.
No. 1 CARONDELET (20-2-2 last season)
How it finished: Lost to St. Francis in the first round of the NorCal D-I playoff.
Next game: Dec. 9 at Clovis, 2:15 p.m.
No. 2 MOUNTAIN VIEW (22-1-1 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Oak Ridge in the NorCal D-I semifinal.
Next game: Dec. 3 at Pioneer, 3:30 p.m.
No.3 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (12-6-3 last season)
How it finished: Lost in the first round of the NorCal D-II playoffs.
Next game: Dec. 8 at Leland, 7 p.m.
No. 4 MONTE VISTA (13-1-4 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Granada in the first round of the NCS D-I playoff.
Next game: Dec. 7 at Vintage, 6 p.m.
No. 5 LEIGH (19-1-2 last season)
How it finished: Won the NorCal D-II championship by beating Granite Bay.
Next game: Dec. 3 at Branham, 6:15 p.m.
How it finished: Lost to Buchanan in the second round of the NorCal D-I playoff.
Next game: Dec. 3 vs. Los Altos at Fremont-Sunnyvale, 5 p.m.
No. 7 SAN RAMON VALLEY (12-6-3 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Carondelet in the NCS D-I semifinal.
Next game: Dec. 2 vs American, 6 p.m.
No. 8 AMADOR VALLEY (8-1-8)
How it finished: Lost to San Ramon Valley in the NCS D-I quarterfinal.
Next game: Dec. 13 vs Foothill, 6 p.m.
No. 9 WOODSIDE (15-2-1)
How it finished: Lost to Archbishop Mitty in the CCS Open Division quarterfinal.
Next game: Dec. 5 vs Alisal, 6 p.m.
How it finished: Lost to California in the first round of the D-I playoff.
Next game: Dec. 7 vs. Clayton Valley Charter, 7 p.m.
No. 11 CHRISTOPHER (15-5-1 last season)
How it finished: Won the NorCal D-IV championship.
Next game: Dec. 3 at Palo Alto, 1:30 p.m.
No. 12 PIEDMONT HILLS (19-3-1 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Christopher in the CCS D-II championship.
Next game: Dec. 3 at Scotts Valley, 11:40 a.m.
No. 13 CAMPOLINDO (13-4-4 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Los Altos in the first round of the NorCal D-III playoff.
Next game: Dec. 6 at Casa Grande, 6 p.m.
No. 14 ACALANES (20-3 last season)
How it finished: Lost to University in the first round of the NorCal D-III playoffs
Next game: Dec. 6 at Oakland Tech, 6 p.m.
No. 15 LOS ALTOS (15-6-3 last season)
How it finished: Lost to Chico in the second round of the NorCal D-III playoff.
Next game: Dec. 3 vs. St. Francis at Fremont-Sunnyvale, 5 p.m. | 2022-12-02T19:49:33Z | www.mercurynews.com | Bay Area News Group girls soccer preview 2022-23: Rankings & more | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/bay-area-news-group-girls-soccer-preseason-update-2022-23-rankings-players-to-watch-more/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/bay-area-news-group-girls-soccer-preseason-update-2022-23-rankings-players-to-watch-more/ |
One of my club’s senior members told me he has difficulty maintaining focus.
“I must be getting old,” he said. “Yesterday I went to an antique auction, and three people bid on me.”
When my friend was declarer at five clubs, West took the K-A of hearts and led the jack of diamonds. South took the king, drew trumps and went looking for the queen of spades.
“West had bid,” he said, “so I led the jack, let it ride — and went down. My partner said I could have tried to count the hands, but I can’t focus well enough to keep track of the cards that are played.
“I thought getting older would take longer.”
LAST HEART
Counting does take focus but is easy in principle. After South draws trumps, he can take the ace of diamonds, ruff a diamond, ruff his last heart in dummy and ruff the last diamond.
South then knows West had five hearts, four diamonds and three trumps — and one spade. So, South’s guess in spades is a non-guess: He takes the king and leads to his jack.
You hold: S 7 H A K J 9 7 D J 10 9 4 C 7 4 2. Only the opponents are vulnerable. Your partner deals and passes,
and the next player passes. What do you say?
ANSWER: Since the vulnerability is “green” and your partner is a passed hand, you can take some liberties. Open two hearts, weak. You would not make this call if partner had not passed since it might mislead him, but as it is, you can direct a lead and preempt the opponents somewhat.
S A J 10 5
C A Q J 8 5
5 C All Pass | 2022-12-03T02:56:57Z | www.mercurynews.com | Bridge: Dec. 2, 2022 – The Mercury News | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/bridge-dec-2-2022/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/bridge-dec-2-2022/ |
Hotline mailbag: The future (and present) of the Rose Bowl, CFP rankings, Deion and Colorado, the outlook for Cal and Stanford
Mostly the former — and perhaps entirely the former.
But there’s an unknown element: Todd Saliman, the recently appointed University of Colorado system president, might have a different vision for the program than Phil DiStefano, chancellor of the Boulder campus.
They will be either outright or pseudo-employees — a step too far for Cal and Stanford, in our opinion.
Each team has three losses, but the Ducks played top-ranked Georgia in Atlanta to open the season, a vastly more difficult assignment than anything Oregon State — or any other team, anywhere — has faced this season. | 2022-12-03T02:58:29Z | www.mercurynews.com | Pac-12 mailbag: Future of the Rose Bowl in doubt with CFP expansion | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/hotline-mailbag-the-future-and-present-of-the-rose-bowl-cfp-rankings-deion-and-colorado-the-outlook-for-cal-and-stanford/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/hotline-mailbag-the-future-and-present-of-the-rose-bowl-cfp-rankings-deion-and-colorado-the-outlook-for-cal-and-stanford/ |
Novel Brewing in Oakland closes, Tenma Beer…
The beloved, book-themed brewery will run beer specials until closing on Dec. 11.
Brian Koloszyc, left, and his wife Teresa Tamburello at their Novel Brewing Company in Oakland in 2020.
In sad news for fans of beer, books and having a beer while reading a book, Oakland’s Novel Brewing announced today it will be shutting down on Dec.11. A new operation called the Tenma Beer Project will move in after an unspecified period of renovation.
In an Instagram post that signs off with “See You On The Other Side (Of The Bar),” founders Teresa Tamburello and Brian Koloszyc write:
“Our community is truly special, and we feel privileged to have been able to provide a space for all the intellectual, creative and emotional experiences to flourish. It is time for us to move on to the next chapter of our lives, but it is our hope that all of you will continue to bond and grow together in the space we have come to love.”
Novel opened on San Pablo Avenue in the Golden Gate neighborhood in 2016. It quickly became a community hub with trivia nights, book swaps and an outdoor area popular with dogs (and their owners). Tamburello and Koloszyc’s love of literature was literally all over the place, with bookshelves hanging on the wall, homemade bookmarks for patrons and beer releases like Dust Jacket IPA, Lexicon blackberry saison and Hyphen-minus pale ale.
The founders say the incoming Tenma Beer Project will curate “traditional lagers and hoppy beers in a warm and inclusive environment.” This post will be updated when comment from the current and new operators becomes available. In the meantime, Novel is running specials that include growler fills for $8 (32 oz.) and $12 (64 oz.) and, starting Dec. 9, all pints for $5.
Patrons hang out among books at Novel Brewing Company in Oakland. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) | 2022-12-03T02:59:44Z | www.mercurynews.com | Novel Brewing in Oakland shuts down, Tenma Beer Project will take over | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/novel-brewing-in-oakland-closes-tenma-beer-project-to-move-in/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/novel-brewing-in-oakland-closes-tenma-beer-project-to-move-in/ |
91 and 97 E. Santa Clara St. in downtown San Jose, including the sites of Mexico Bakery, Enso Bar and Nightclub, and 3rd and Bourbon restaurant.
Downtown San Jose parcels that are the location of buildings at 91 and 97 E. Santa Clara St., shown within the outline. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)
Jalil is perplexed because she and some of her tenants believe it would be easier for the VTA to use parcels that are adjacent to her properties and to a pair of office towers on the same block for the emergency access and ventilation facilities.
If VTA uses the surface lots, Jalil reasons, the transit agency wouldn’t have to flatten her properties and evict her tenants. | 2022-12-03T03:00:47Z | www.mercurynews.com | VTA moves ahead to seize key downtown San Jose sites for BART project | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/san-jose-downtown-vta-real-estate-bart-transit-retail-restaurant-home/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/san-jose-downtown-vta-real-estate-bart-transit-retail-restaurant-home/ |
Sierra snow closes Lake Tahoe schools, slows…
In this image taken from video from a Caltrans remote video traffic camera, traffic moves slowly through the snowy conditions along Interstate 80 near Truckee, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning stretching into Friday for much of the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe where up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snow and winds gusting to near 100 mph (160 kph) are expected on the mountain tops. (Caltrans via AP)
By SCOTT SONNER | Associated Press
RENO, Nev. — The first of back-to-back winter storms brought one foot (30 centimeters) of snow and an avalanche warning to the Sierra Nevada on Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe and intermittently shutting down interstate traffic west of Reno.
First Tahoe ski resorts to open Friday, four others within the week | 2022-12-03T03:00:59Z | www.mercurynews.com | Sierra snow closes Lake Tahoe schools, slows traffic; more coming | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/sierra-snow-closes-tahoe-schools-slows-traffic-more-coming-2/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/02/sierra-snow-closes-tahoe-schools-slows-traffic-more-coming-2/ |
(Kevin Johnson/Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Near Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville (pictured) is a lesser-known but impressive privately owned redwoods preserve, the LandPaths Grove of Old Trees. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Trails and boardwalks connect Los Altos’ Shoup Park and the Redwood Grove Nature Preserve. (Courtesy of Melissa Ozbek)
All right, so a place with “redwood” in its name isn’t so hidden. But while this woodsy enclave is popular in Los Altos, many folks (especially coming from up north) may have never experienced its charms. The six-acre park has a creek and more than 100 redwoods, which were transplanted in the 1920s from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Occasional fog keeps the temperature cool and feeds the trees, too, as redwoods inhale some water through their needles. The preserve is a breeze to explore – perhaps with a stroller or pup – thanks to a wooden boardwalk meandering among the giants. As one visitor recently opined, it’s a “nice place to ‘forest bathe’ without having to take a long hike.” | 2022-12-05T15:19:14Z | www.mercurynews.com | 4 hidden Bay Area redwood groves to explore on your next hike | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/4-hidden-redwoods-groves-in-the-bay-area-worth-discovering/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/4-hidden-redwoods-groves-in-the-bay-area-worth-discovering/ |
The excitement for De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh was just starting as his team celebrated an emotional road victory over Folsom on Friday night that moved the Concord school into a state championship game this weekend.
“Our film came up in the middle of the night, so I think I watched our film at like 4 in the morning,” he said. “I took a quick nap and then at like 6 I was watching Lincoln film.” | 2022-12-05T16:15:48Z | www.mercurynews.com | High school football: Oh, baby! What a weekend for De La Salle coach | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/monday-morning-lights-oh-baby-what-a-weekend-for-de-la-salle-coach-family/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/monday-morning-lights-oh-baby-what-a-weekend-for-de-la-salle-coach-family/ |
By Ben Davidson, Correspondent |
At Backwoods Brewing, you can sample their wide array of brews by the pint or the flight ($12 for six). I enjoyed pints of Logyard IPA, made with Simcoe and Mosaic hops, and a crisp, light Hinterwalder Pilsner. The menu is
full of tasty pub fare, from burgers ($13.50-$16) and gourmet grilled cheese ($14) to smoked salmon nachos ($16)
and “Backwoods” tater tots ($10.50).
Of course, the Pearl offers more delights than brews and doughnuts. This neighborhood boasts stores galore, from the 2,400-square-foot Filson flagship to outlets for Keen and Dr. Martens shoes. You can spend hours perusing the aisles and rooms of Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore. The flagship store in the Pearl takes up an entire city block, offering 68,000 square feet of used, new, rare and out-of-
print books. Useful “staff picks” cards seen throughout the aisles direct you to the reading habits of Portlanders.
Papi Chulo’s: Get your taco ($3.75-$5) and burrito ($7) fix at this lively Jalisco-style taqueria. 611 NW 13th Ave.;
papichulospdx.com
Ben Davidson, Correspondent | 2022-12-05T18:18:44Z | www.mercurynews.com | Oregon Getaway: Portland woos with brews, doughnuts and books | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/oregon-getaway-brews-doughnuts-and-books-on-this-portland-weekend-jaunt-to-the-pearl-district/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/oregon-getaway-brews-doughnuts-and-books-on-this-portland-weekend-jaunt-to-the-pearl-district/ |
Review: ‘Pokemon Scarlet’ and ‘Pokemon Violet’…
The ninth generation of ‘Pokemon’ games advances the series but it’s far from the evolutionary leap many expected
A FRANCHISE IN TRANSITION
Yes, the ire for “Violet” and “Scarlet” has gone a little overboard. That’s not to say the games are perfect. These entries have annoying bugs and crashes. The visuals are lacking in spots and several ideas seem half-baked. Instead of the full-blown transformation players expected, the projects are more of a transition as the developers figure out this new stage in “Pokemon’s” evolution.
AN OVERVIEW OF STORYLINES
The entries go through the motions as players meet a rival in the form of Nemona, who is a champion trainer. She’s the touchstone of the Victory Road as players travel across Paldea challenging different gym leaders and obtaining badges that let them reliably command higher-level Pokemon. That’s one of the storylines players can explore. A second is the Starfall Street, which focuses on school delinquents. Working with a familiar face who calls himself “Clive,” players have to take down Team Star, which on the surface appears to be the school version of Team Rocket.
NEW TWISTS TO THE FORMULA
Instead of players obtaining these Pokemon toward the end of the campaign, players have one of them at the start of the adventure. When they discover these creatures, they’re injured, and through most of the campaign, Koraidon and Miraidon won’t battle, but they can be used for transportation.
MISSING PIECES TO THE FORMULA
Players can’t enter many buildings, and because of that, there aren’t as many interesting or memorable people to talk to. A region’s charm is more than distinct buildings; it’s also the people who shop in its stores or work inside offices, and without characters anchored to a structure, Paldea feels bland.
Rating: Everyone 10 | 2022-12-05T18:47:31Z | www.mercurynews.com | Review: 'Pokemon Scarlet' and 'Violet' stumbles toward an evolution | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/review-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet-reveal-growing-pains-in-series-evolution/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/review-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet-reveal-growing-pains-in-series-evolution/ |
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Research paper writing is quite tedious and requires extensive effort. To complete their research papers, one needs to be good at scholarly arguments and academic writing. A research paper also requires in-depth knowledge, and you have to use multiple resources to prove your point. Students need research papers writing help at some point.
Particularly, students with part-time jobs and additional responsibilities find it challenging to complete their time-consuming research papers. The advent of professional research paper writing services can reduce the burden on students to some extent.
However, students need to find a trustworthy writing service to shoulder the responsibility of completing their research papers. With so many research writing services in the market, it becomes challenging to pick the best ones. Go through our top research paper writing services reviews and choose the one that you find the most suitable.
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EssayOk was founded in 2010, and it primarily focused on academic writing. Apart from research and research proposals, they can also cover thesis, coursework, essays, assignments, and others.
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They offer an individualized approach to writing each paper and offer refunds in various situations. They offer guaranteed plagiarism-free content with no grammatical errors. Otherwise, customers are entitled to a full refund.
Customers can terminate their order even after half of the deadline is over. They can also get a refund of 70% on canceled orders. The essay service makes a bold claim that they can complete your order within three hours.
If you are ordering on the website for the first time, contact the customer managers to get a discount code of 20%. Returning customers are also eligible for various discounts, and they can even hire previous writers. After you place your order, customer service will reach you if they have additional queries.
You also get constant updates on your orders. It is one of the best research paper writer services that send emails and messages to keep you updated. You can also get information on your order status by checking the control panel in your account.
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Students should provide the writers with sufficient time to write if they want high-quality papers. Apart from catering to students, PaperHelp can also meet the writing demands of the corporate world. The service also offers poem writing.
The website design might not be too appealing, but adequate information about the company can be found on the website. You can also go through the work samples available on the website. The research paper writing company has a price calculator for customers to quickly understand the charges.
When you are ordering for the first time, you will get a discount of 5%. You can choose between a standard, top, and ENL writer while placing your order. Even though the company offers refunds, you might not get full refunds.
The customer support team of PaperHelp is available through online chat, and you will get fast replies.
Wide range of additional features
Positive online reputation
Lack of a loyalty program
Language of writing can be too simplistic at times
EssayWriters.us – Best for Tight-Deadline Projects
EssayWriters is one of the academic paper writing services that has been operating for over a decade. The research writers can churn out a top-quality paper in one hour during times of emergency. Their team includes more than 3,500 writers.
You will not have to fill out personal details while placing the order. You only need to add everything about your paper to get the total cost. You can ask for multiple revisions within two weeks of getting your final research paper.
But your complaints undergo verification to determine if they are valid. The college research paper writing service would allow you to apply for a full refund if the writer failed to meet your paper requirements. The refunded amount will be sent to your bank account or added to your website’s bonus balance.
The customer support team is accessible 24*7 through live chat, phone calls, or even via Facebook Messenger. You will have to make your payment while placing the order. They only accept standard cards such as MasterCard, American Express, and Visa.
The minimum cost of placing your order on the website is $14.03. But you might have to pay around $53 to get one page of a Ph.D. paper.
High-quality papers
Regular discounts for new and returning customers
Expensive compared to other writing services
Some writers use tricks like rephrasing
Essay4you.net – Oldest and Reliable
Founded in 1997, Essay4you is one of the oldest websites that write research papers for you. Students can directly communicate with the professional research paper writers on the website to convey their requirements.
The customer support team is accessible 24*7 via online chat to respond to the needs and queries of clients. The lowest price on the website is $12. The writers have the capacity to complete assignments within six hours.
The ordering process is quite simple, and you only need to fill out a form. You can also upload other files to convey the requirements of your paper. The writers place bids, and you can select whichever writer you like.
Essay4you also offers a money-back policy like all other professional writing services. You can apply for a complete refund if the writer fails to meet your deadline. You will also get your money back if you make two payments by mistake.
You can also get refunds if you provide a plagiarism report showing copied content. Unfortunately, Essay4you.net does not have a clear pricing policy listed on its website. You can opt for revisions within the first seven days of receiving the final paper.
Customers can make payments after receiving the completed paper
The discount ranges from 10-33% for all customers
Low pricing policy compared to other research paper writing companies
Fair quality even with strict deadlines
The dashboard takes time to load
Telephonic support is not available for customers
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When you need professional research papers, Essay-911.com is a reliable service. The company has multiple positive reviews online, which shows that they have been able to satisfy customers. The website design will instantly impress, and you will look forward to ordering a paper from them.
You will find a bunny Sheldon in the About Us section who will tell you in detail about the company and the services offered. Apart from research writing services, you will find out that the company also provides essay writing, grading, marking, paraphrasing and rewriting, proofreading, and other services.
The price calculator on the website is another great advantage. It will ensure that you get an idea regarding the approximate amount that you need to spend before placing the order. The minimum order price on the website is $9.
The writers on the website can complete your paper within the shortest deadline of six hours. The money-back-guarantee policy ensures that students get a refund of 90-100% in case of non-delivery. Students can get a 50-70% refund if they cancel orders after the writer has started working.
Once you approve your delivered order, you can no longer ask for a refund. But you can opt for a free revision or a new writer within seven days of receiving your final paper. You get 14 times to ask for revision or a new writer in case of papers with more than 20 pages.
Access to free samples
Delivery of papers before the deadline
Monthly discounts of up to 15% for new and recurring customers
Minor spelling and grammatical errors
Annoying pop-ups on the website
Studdit.com – Best for Dissertations
It is one of the term paper writing services founded in 2016. They started working on dissertations in particular in 2018. They recently started hiring writers specialized in dissertations. Therefore, you are likely to get professional papers following all technicalities from this writing service.
The lowest price on the website starts from $8.00. The writers can complete a paper within the shortest deadline of 6 hours. You can choose the best available at the standard price.
You will have to pay 25% extra to find a pro writer. If you are looking for a top writer, you will have to pay 45% extra. You will be able to apply codes to receive discounts on the total charges.
You can also opt for progressive delivery on the website. It means that the writer will send you rough drafts before sending the final paper. You can also request the PDF files that the writer used for reference.
Excellent online reputation
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If you are looking for premium thesis paper writing services, MyAdmissionsEssay.com is your best option. The minimum price for the writing service is $20 for one page. They are particularly focused on academic writing, including research proposals, coursework, and others.
The customer support team of the writing service is available through live chat support. You will also find a UK phone number on the website. Apart from that, you can also contact them via Facebook Messenger if you don’t wish to keep your identity a secret.
You will have to fill out the order form to know how much they will charge. The writers are capable of delivering your paper within a minimum deadline of three hours. Setting a longer deadline won’t bring too much difference in your price.
Within ten days of obtaining your complete research paper, you can opt for revisions. You can apply for revisions for up to 14 days if your paper is longer than 14 pages. You can also communicate with the writers through paid phone calls.
When you pay an extra fee of $99, you will receive an essay development plan. These are the drafts the writer used to create your final paper. Opting for this extra service is beneficial when you have a long project that may need refining or revisions.
Top-quality paper
Multiple discounts and an attractive referral program
Not the most affordable pricing plans
No clear pricing table
Custom-essay.net – Refer and Earn
Custom-essay.net is one of the best custom research paper writing services. The lowest price charged by them is $14 per page. The writers on the platform can complete their assignments within a minimum deadline of three hours.
The research writing service promises to check each paper twice before sending the final version. The website only hires native English speakers as writers, and writers can bid on projects. After that, you will be able to choose the writer you want.
You have to fill up a simple form with details like paper type, number of pages, formatting style, and deadline. Customers can choose between standard, gold, and platinum writers and pay accordingly. You can also enjoy quite a few extra features on the Custom-essay.net website.
For instance, you can opt for a one-page abstract for $13. You can also ask the writer to provide a clear outline of your paper by paying $12. If you wish to get early drafts of your paper, you can get it too by paying a few extra bucks.
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Which is the best website to write my research paper?
After a thorough inspection, we have realized that EssayOk.net is the best service for professional research writing. When you order your research paper from EssayOk.net, professional writers will work on it. You will be able to score better grades and impress your professors.
Why should I read reviews of research paper writing services?
The reviews of research paper writing services offer a clear insight into the quality of paper you can expect. You get information about everything from the ordering process to the refund policy. Reading the reviews will ensure that you end up hiring a reliable research paper writing service.
What is the cost of hiring an online research paper writing service?
The cost of hiring an online research paper writing service depends on numerous factors. It depends on aspects such as the deadline, the number of pages, and the grade level. Different professional services charge a different amount per page. You can compare the prices of multiple services to find the most reasonable one.
Are research paper writing services safe?
When selecting a research paper writing service, you should read their privacy policy. Always look for a service with SSL encryption so that your data remains confidential. You should look at the payment gateways and ensure that they are safe.
Are term paper services good at meeting deadlines?
Most professional writing services are good with deadlines. Some services will even finish your paper before the deadline. You can opt for refunds if the writing services fail to meet the required deadline.
Your research paper will be written by the best research writers when you hire a professional service. The writers are capable of understanding your paper requirements and know what professors expect from your research paper. On some platforms, you can also select the research paper you want from the multiple bids on your project.
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STANFORD — Palo Alto leaders on Monday urged Stanford and Santa Clara County to consider the city’s needs as the three draw up a new community plan for the sprawling university that addresses housing and transportation issues.
“Things like Children’s Library services, things like parking enforcement or the cost of running residential permit programs along the boundary with Stanford and even things like stormwater runoff,” DuBois said. “We need to make sure we’re accounting for all of it.”
Mayor Pat Burt praised the county board of supervisors for its commitment to pushing Stanford to move beyond its current housing plan and provide homes for post-doctoral workers. But he said Stanford also has an obligation to house its service workers, many of whom live in East Palo Alto, the closest affordable community in the area.
Stanford outlines preliminary plans for new Belmont campus | 2022-12-06T18:51:01Z | www.mercurynews.com | Palo Alto leaders urge Stanford to pay more in taxes, build new housing | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/palo-alto-leaders-urge-stanford-to-pay-more-in-taxes-build-new-housing/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/palo-alto-leaders-urge-stanford-to-pay-more-in-taxes-build-new-housing/ |
Michelin 2022: All of the Bay Area’s…
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Chef Philip Tessier and his Press restaurant in St. Helena won a Michelin star for contemporary Californian dishes. (Photo courtesy of John Troxell for Michelin)
The Michelin stars were awarded Monday to California restaurants, with 12 of the Bay Area’s top-tier restaurants judged as performing at their three-star or two-star level. Six restaurants joined the ranks of the one-star honorees: Four in San Francisco and two in Wine Country.
“California is a foodie’s dream come true,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides, said in his announcement.
Here’s the star-studded list:
THREE STARS (Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey)
TWO STARS (Excellent cuisine, worth a detour)
Michelin honors 37 more California restaurants as ‘new discoveries’ — 7 in the Bay Area
Los Gatos: Chef David Kinch announces Manresa’s final meals and a $725 New Year’s Eve blowout
What does chef David Kinch’s departure mean for Manresa and luxury dining?
Why is famed chef-restaurateur David Kinch leaving Manresa?
ONE STAR (A very good restaurant in its category)
Selby’s, Atherton/Redwood City
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Danville: Beloved, Michelin-approved Thai…
Green curry with prawns, a classic Thai House Restaurant dish, is pictured here from 2008. The Danville restaurant is closing on Dec. 24 after 20 years. (Bay Area News Group Archive)
“I feel sad because I’ll miss my customers,” says Marysa, a former nursing assistant who helped grow the business in those early years by working the graveyard shift at John Muir Hospital before getting her kids to school and running the front of the house until closing. “I told him I’d help for one year, and I never went back.”
Moving forward, the Sendees are hoping to bottle and sell their customers’ favorite sauces and create simple Thai cooking videos online. The first will be a sesame oil-based house salad dressing. It will be available for $5 a bottle at the farewell party on Dec. 18. | 2022-12-07T03:11:39Z | www.mercurynews.com | Danville: Beloved, Michelin-approved Thai restaurant to close after 20 years | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/06/danville-beloved-michelin-approved-thai-restaurant-to-close-after-20-years/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/06/danville-beloved-michelin-approved-thai-restaurant-to-close-after-20-years/ |
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Line 51 Brewing Company and its taproom, The Terminal, are inspired by all things transit, including this actual AC Transit bus located inside the Oakland brewery. (Courtesy Jay Brooks)
This month, my Bay Area brewery tours took me to the industrial end of Oakland’s Jack London Square. Among the warehouses and manufacturing businesses along Third Street are a couple of breweries and brewpubs that are well worth venturing into for a pint.
Old Kan Beer & Co.
Brewer-owner Adam Lamoreaux founded Old Kan Beer & Co. in 2017 in the same spot that once housed Linden Street, the brewery he closed in 2015.
But Lamoreaux first discovered craft beer in Perth, Australia, while serving in the Navy during the Gulf War. It was love at first sip. When he returned to Oakland, he began homebrewing and soon after turned to gigs with Steelhead Brewing on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and Anderson Valley Brewery in Boonville before striking out on his own.
He found the ideal location tucked between industrial spaces less than a mile from Jack London Square. The vintage brick building was once owned by Westinghouse, and the old steel supports are still there inside the taproom. Linden Street Brewing closed in 2015. But Lamoreaux used the original equipment to create Old Kan, which is a jumbled word play on Oakland.
Old Kan Beer & Co brewer-owner Adam Lamoreaux showcases the Oakland brewery’s suds, which include a Vienna lager, amber ale and black lager. (Courtesy Jay Brooks)
Lamoreaux currently offers three beers, including the flagship Old Kan Classic, a delicious version of a California Common not unlike Anchor’s Steam Beer. Old Kan Amber is a refreshing Vienna lager with great malt character that’s very quaffable. And Old Kan Dark, his smooth and tasty black lager, is probably my favorite of the three.
Hours are limited, at least until January. Old Kan no longer operates a kitchen in the space, but the well-known Mexican restaurant, La Santa Torta, has opened a location next door where you can grab a bite. Coming soon: Old Kan’s cream ale, a rice lager and Rocket Love, a red ale.
Details: Old Kan Beer & Co is currently open from noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and until 5 p.m. Sundays at 95 Linden St., Oakland; https://old-kan.com.
Line 51 Brewing Company
Located three minutes from Old Kan, Line 51 Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom, dubbed The Terminal, are tucked inside a spacious brick warehouse that evokes all things transit. There’s an actual AC Transit bus behind the bar inside, with a tap system built in, and two short buses, also outfitted to serve beer, are parked outside.
The comfortable, wide-open space, originally a 1940s coffee roastery, includes picnic tables, board games, a foosball table, electronic darts and a pool table. They regularly host trivia nights, live music and karaoke. It’s kid-friendly, and dogs are welcome outside.
Line 51 Brewing Company and its taproom, The Terminal, offers a dozen beers plus hot dogs and sausages near Jack London Square in Oakland. (Jay Brooks)
The brewery was started by PT and Leti Lovern, teachers who live along the bus line that inspired the brewery’s name. PT started home brewing in the mid-1990s and started Line 51 in 2012. Initially, his beers were draft-only and sold at bars along the bus line that runs through Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley. He even delivered kegs by taking them on the bus.
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Lovern, a Chicago native, took the plunge in 2018 and built the brewery with a Midwestern vibe, which is why you’ll find a kitchen serving up Vienna beef hot dogs and sausages. The Loverns weathered the pandemic and look poised to thrive, especially if the proposed new stadium for the Oakland A’s is built at Howard Terminal, about 160 feet from the brewery.
Currently, there is space for 16 taps, and Lovern keeps as many as a dozen going at any given time. There’s a nice variety of styles, including several lagers, IPAs — West Coast and hazy — reds, and a Baltic porter. They also serve wine and hard cider.
Details: The Terminal at Line 51 Brewing Company is open from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 303 Castro St., Oakland; https://line51beer.com.
Know a local brewery or brewpub that’s knocking it out of the park but isn’t getting the recognition they deserve? Drop me a line at BrooksOnBeer@gmail.com and tell me why you love them. | 2022-12-07T18:59:26Z | www.mercurynews.com | Brewery Day Trip: Craft beer adventures near Oakland's Jack London Square | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/07/brewery-day-trip-craft-beer-adventures-near-oaklands-jack-london-square/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/07/brewery-day-trip-craft-beer-adventures-near-oaklands-jack-london-square/ |
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SAN MATEO — After a second night of dysfunctional deadlock on the four-member city council that lasted until the wee hours of the morning, the split dais voted unanimously to first select a fifth council member from a pool of nine applicants on Monday before electing a new mayor and deputy mayor the next day — a huge win for the disruptive tactics of two city leaders.
After newly elected council members Rob Newsom and Lisa Diaz Nash threw a wrench into the council’s proceedings on Monday to follow the traditional rotation and elect three-year councilmember Amourence Lee to be mayor, a second attempt to come to a consensus Wednesday failed to bring any of the members together, instead deepening the massive divide among city leaders and residents.
On an evening highlighted by tense silences, repetitive back-and-forths, dozens of public comments and frustrated laughs from the audience, the four-member council sat for hours, sometimes in complete silence, making failed attempt after failed attempt to elect Lee or even adjourn the meeting.
At the core of San Mateo’s current power struggle and mayoral crisis is the future of its housing policy as the city seeks to build 7,000 new state-mandated homes in the coming years and the need fill a fifth open seat vacated by Assemblymember Diane Papan. Had Nash and Newsom supported Lee to be mayor — gaining a tie-breaking vote — she would have had “undue influence” in selecting the fifth councilmember, Newsom said.
But for Loraine, “that’s clearly the intent” of the city charter: for the mayor to have a tie-breaking vote in the event of a deadlock. If the city council followed protocol and precedent, that tie breaking vote must go to Lee, who is not only next in line but the only qualified person to sit as mayor, Loraine said.
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You will reap numerous benefits when Delta 8 is extracted from the cannabis plants using time-consuming and technically difficult processes. Delta 8 was once used to create high-tech innovations (tinctures, vape cartridges).
Delta-8 THC can now be found in vapes, tinctures, cookies, oils, gummies, and chocolates, among other products. Products of excellent quality Delta 8 flower are created by combining organic hemp flowers with Delta 8 THC, a well-known natural type of THC found in cannabis plants.
As a result, the purpose of this write-up is to assist you in determining the top delta-8 flower variants.
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Exhale Wellness: Overall Best Delta 8 Flower In The Market; Top Selling
BudPop: Most Potent Delta 8 THC Flower Brand To Buy Weed Online
Hollyweed CBD: Most Premium Weed Flower With Delicious Flavor
#1. Exhale Wellness: Overall Best Delta 8 Flower In The Market; Top Selling
When seeking a reputable seller of delta-8 flowers, Exhale well is a great option to consider. Exhale Wellness believes that traditional treatment should be available to everyone and that improving public awareness and informing people about hemp’s potential therapeutic effects is critical.
The optimal delta-8 flower is one that is organic, robust, and comes from a reputable brand.
Whenever it relates to delta-8, there are plenty of well-known companies to choose from, but Exhale Wellness stands out for the exceptional class of its products and the personal attention it gives its customers.
Their company has experienced a remarkable increase in a short period of time since they began offering delta-8 THC alternatives. Furthermore, because of the company’s diverse selection, there has been increased activity in Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol goods.
As a result, they do have a large product selection to choose from, with something to fulfill every need.
Hemp is supplied by growers in the United States. This hemp is arguably of the highest quality due to the thorough monitoring of its cultivation.
Overall, this well-known company with a sizable hemp market has something to offer everyone. It seems that the time has come to drive your optimal joint and be amazed by Exhale’s powerful flowers’ amazing vibes.
Hemp Origin
Exhale goes to great lengths in sourcing hemp that is high in quality from its most respected Colorado growers. Throughout the whole manufacturing process, no pesticides, herbicides, or usage of any artificial fertilizer.
Delta 8 flowers from Exhale are completely natural and very safe to use by humans. They have below 0.3 percent Delta 9 THC, and this is a reasonable THC dosage for facing competition without the popular side effects.
Exhale Wellness has devoted itself to transparency, which is a very noteworthy fact. As you can see, every one of their delta-8 products, particularly delta-8 flowers, have all passed scientific tests.
Furthermore, you may acquire the findings as well as the Certificate of Analysis for the items by visiting the Lab Tests area.
Independent laboratories will test samples of the brand’s goods to confirm that no mistakes were made through the process of manufacturing. Following that, an analysis will be performed to determine the potency and purity of the product.
You can also look into the different cannabinoid profiles on every product, including the Delta 8 hemp flower.
Method Of Manufacture
ExhaleWellness works with some of Colorado’s best organic hemp farms. It’s vital to note that the plants are grown inside under strict supervision. Exhale Wellness is proud to offer a wide range of delta 8 flowers.
All these flowers were grown using cutting-edge technology, resulting in some of the most potent delta-8 flowers on the market.
They also use the sifting and rolling method for these floral things. Exhale Wellness screens the flowers throughout this process of creating delta-8 isolation.
This technique transforms CBD isolation to Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol distillate to be clear. Bloom is now then sprayed using Delta 8 THC. This is a shielded manufacturing process, and Exhale only uses a grade of high distillate.
Strain Diversity
Exhale Wellness is known for stocking a wide number of famous cannabis strains. OG Kush, Northern Lights, Gorilla Glue, Skywalker OG, Lifter, Sour Space Candy, Sour Diesel, Hawaiian Haze, Zkittles, and Cookies are some of the strains available.
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Users love Exhale’s flowers because of their high quality and matching packing to the images.
Furthermore, many positive reviews highlight the website’s ease. Customers can find what they’re searching for fast, and there’s enough data and information to help them choose the most suitable option for them.
Each type has its qualities, and users believe they’re all worthy of a shot. For example, many people have been able to control anxiety and discomfort problems thanks to Exhale.
#2. BudPop: Most Potent Delta 8 THC Flower Brand To Buy Weed Online
BudPop is a new brand that has quickly established itself as a leader in the Delta-8 industry. Budpop is famous and popular among Delta 8 THC users. They’ve perfected the technique of making hemp-based products.
The popularity of the company is based on high-quality products, transparency, and tight manufacturing standards. According to the company, all of BudPop’s products are prepared using organic ingredients obtained from Colorado farms.
You’ll love this Budpop delta 8 flower brand. Despite their limited strain selection, the blooms they do offer are potent and long-lasting. The options are, Zkittlez, Northern Lights, Tangie, or Cookies. All of their customers have given them favorable comments.
Another excellent quality is that the company is famous for providing information to its customers. Therefore, viewing their articles and basic dosing instructions will provide you with much information.
Their goal is to provide the best delta-8 products to their customers, and we’re convinced you’ll concur after a particular hit on a great joint made with their flowers.
Method Of Production
BudPop’s hemp is grown in Colorado. And so, it does not exceed the legal THC limit, assuring that their products are suitable for you no matter where you live. Furthermore, each hemp blossom is made entirely of natural and organic materials.
As a result, you won’t have to worry about ingesting any potentially artificial elements and harmful chemicals from your flower.
Instead, BudPop’s expert team cultivates these flowers to achieve the highest delta-8 concentration possible before infusing them with the highest delta-8 distillate they can find for a full cannabinoid profile.
BudPop supplies its customers with exceptional delta-8 products while being entirely transparent about just the process of manufacturing. BudPop’s image is also strengthened by its products being put through third-party evaluation.
In addition, the company provides lab reports for all items sold on the site. They also have a web page devoted to these topics, including connections to the analysis and research.
This information boosts the customer’s confidence and convinces them that they are buying from a respected and reliable source.
BudPop also guarantees that their hemp is grown organically, with only artificial pesticides. In addition, every ingredient employed by BudPop is known to the public, and each cannabinoid is safely extracted.
BudPop has created four exceptional Delta-8 flower strains, all of which are cultivated organically on the farms of Nevada. Tangie, Cookies, Northern Lights, and Zkittlez are the four strains that have been selected. All of them are produced with top-notch Delta 8 extract.
These strains have great profile notes, which come in attractive, resealable packets that keep their freshness after opening. The buds exhibited a delta-9 THC content of less than 0.3 percent, which is far below the legal limit.
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This brand earned a solid reputation within a brief span of time. Customers love the package, which is brightly colored, which they say markets the commodities at the initial sight.
Users have praised the benefits of BudPop’s delta-8 flowers and also the strain strength. They also like how much information the company provides about its products.
Customers prefer the strain of Northern Lights, which has received rave reviews.
The fact that the company gives a money-back guarantee is also appealing to many customers. They’re also easy to contact, and many people have expressed gratitude for their assistance.
#3. Hollyweed CBD: Most Premium Weed Flower With Delicious Flavor
Another firm gaining traction is Hollyweed CBD, which has tight operation and product selection procedures for Delta 8 products. Hollyweed CBD is committed to offering high Delta 8 products available in the market.
Hollyweed is based in Los Angeles. This would be the first sign that everything was going to be great. After all, California was among the first regions that legalized cannabis.
Because they offer a wider selection of options for their customers, you’re likely to find something you like. This is a company you should look into if you enjoy trying a range of strains and products.
Experts have endorsed the brand; only the finest ingredients are used to create organic and vegan foods. Their products are made with high-quality materials that promote a healthy and enjoyable experience.
Alternatives to Hollyweed delta 8 flower are derived from hemp grown on non-GMO farms, mainly in the United States.
Hollyweed CBD has grown in popularity as a result of its accurate THC ratio, balanced flavors, together with a large variety of organic and natural components employed in its production.
Hollyweed CBD always is truthful and straightforward whenever it reaches the safety of its customers.
The test results are available to the general public and can be found on their website. In addition, all of Hollyweed CBD’s products are also guaranteed to be devoid of dairy, GMOs, and gluten.
Knowing that these products are safe and have undergone extensive testing by independent labs is crucial.
Furthermore, customers can be assured that their well-being is in good hands. Therefore, you may put your trust in this product without reservation when it comes to health security.
At the time, there were strains of ten Hollyweed available. Some strains on the list are Sour Diesel, OG Kush, Lifter, Skywalker OG, Northern Lights, Cookies, Sour Space Candy, Gorilla Glue, Hawaiian Haze, and Zkittles. Each strain has its own flavor, texture, and effects.
These strains are available in flower or pre-roll form so that you can choose your preferred option of ingestion. So far, the most famous strains have been Sour Diesel and OG Kush.
Hollyweed has a complete refund policy. Customers have thirty days to request a refund if they are not satisfied with their purchase.
Their shipping policies are publicized on the site alongside those of other well-known companies. Then, in just a few days, the flowers are sent to customers across the United States.
Orders are fulfilled within a day to two. Whenever the processing period ends, orders are transported, and the buyer receives an email stating that their product is already on its way.
Natural constituents
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Customers love Hollyweed’s Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol flowers and recommend them to anyone who wants to test out the cannabinoid.
Hollyweed CBD is also about speed, according to customers. If gaining their consumers’ trust isn’t enough, they also have exceptional customer service skills.
How We Chose The Products Of Delta 8 Hemp Flower
You might be wondering why we chose these brands as the top three, given the enormous number of products that provide Delta 8 THC. Unfortunately, with several different brands to pick from, it’s tough to know who to trust.
We wanted to ensure we chose manufacturers who employed high-quality hemp ingredients to create the greatest delta-8 flowers.
The elements which we take into consideration when choosing our items are listed below:
Brand’s Image
A brand’s reputation drives customer perception, which in turn influences brand image. For example, a company that produces and sells standardized goods while providing excellent customer service earns the trust of its customers.
As a result, when it comes to delta-8 flowers, it’s best to go with a brand with a good reputation and a lot of satisfied customers.
It symbolizes the company’s worth, realism, and efficiency. It also explains how the company’s stakeholder-friendly policies affect them. As a result, the most well-known names inside the delta-8 flower industry have joined our ranks.
Method Of Manufacturing
Product quality is influenced by the production processes used. In the industry, Delta-8 can be extracted in a number of methods. Our opinion is that the CO2 methodology or CO2 approach is the most efficient.
Delta-8 flower is manufactured from natural, non-GMO hemp plants grown by ecologically conscientious farmers who employ natural ways rather than artificial fertilizers to support hemp development.
We only promoted businesses that get their flowers from growers who are committed to increasing all-natural plants in an environmentally friendly manner.
We discovered during our investigation that its product’s programs and standards influence a firm’s openness and independent lab test findings. Therefore, companies that are confident in their product’s usefulness should take preventive measures to ensure its purity as well as its protection.
As a result, they have nothing to conceal and are transparent about their cultivation, removal, manufacturing processes, and assessment methods—the brands we’ve chosen back up their claims.
As a result, they offer customers more transparent terms, such as cash refund assurances, free shipping, and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Feedback To The Consumers
It’s a good idea to read consumer reviews before purchasing something online. We used the same procedure to select the best delta-8 flowers.
Consequently, we looked through a number of online resources in search of comments from consumers who had tried a variety of delta-8 flowers from various brands.
We were able to guarantee our prejudices weren’t swaying us as a consequence of this investigation.
Aside from that, we read through a bunch of consumer reviews. Following our analysis, we found a few goods from organizations with a proven track record of pleasing their customers.
Buying Guide For Beginners: Factors That We Consider Before Purchasing Delta 8 Bud
The following points should be considered in staying safe during the usage of Delta-8 Flowers:
Quality Of The Cannabis
Hemp plants that yield standardized Delta-8 flowers must be carefully refined and nurtured. Companies that refuse to spend the money and time to purchase harmoniously processed hemp may suffer the consequences.
In addition, chemical fertilizers may be present in hemp farms without organic methods, which can be harmful to those who consume them.
Metals and other harmful compounds may also be found in hemp farmed in unhygienic conditions, posing a risk of long-term health problems. When buying delta-8 flowers, make sure the company uses pesticide-free hemp. It’s the only channel to ensure you obtain a safe and reliable product.
The Concentration Of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
It’s critical to double-check that a flower is safe for human consumption before purchasing it. As a result, the delta-8 flower’s THC level must be less than 0.3%.
Delta-9 THC is extremely potent and can lead to fixation as well as other undesirable effects. As a result, double-check the Tetrahydrocannabinol concentration and content of study results to make sure the products you’re utilizing are of high quality and won’t affect your health.
Recommendation Of Customer
When consumers are totally satisfied with their purchase, they will nearly always go out of their way to leave a positive review. Read customer feedback on the firm’s website as well as on other review sites such as Yelp.
Furthermore, customers routinely share their experiences, problems, and positive remarks about a service or product on third-party sites, which is a terrific method to learn about their level of satisfaction with the firm.
The Dosage Of Delta-8 Flowers
Delta 8 flowers make it simple to use hemp-infused goods in a practical, cost-friendly, and simple way. However, the most difficult aspect of utilizing delta-8 flowers is determining the proper dosage, especially if this is your first time.
So, what’s the rate of the delta-8 flower when you consume it at one time? To begin, select your favorite manner of consumption. For example, you can select between vaping and smoking in this situation.
Smoking delta-8 flowers can be considered one of the simplest ways to consume them. This traditional method allows you to savor the flavor of the hemp while getting intoxicated in the least amount of time. You can join the roll and smoke it by yourself or with friends.
For those who prefer to ingest delta-8 flowers in a further way, vaping is an alternative. You can have a taste of the flavor, get a buzz, and escape the ugliness of smoking by using this method.
This may also aid in the preservation of terpenes and flavonoids in a way that smoking does not. The great news is that vaping works just as quickly.
It’s a personal choice whether to vape or smoke the best d8 flower. Some people choose to smoke cigarettes, while others prefer to vape. The most crucial thing is to use the proper dosage. So, how many should you drink all at once?
Your tolerance level should dictate the quantity you ingest. A newbie, for example, will not be able to ingest the same number of delta-8 flowers as someone who’s been taking it for a number of months.
However, for the most part, you should stick to the dosage instructions. The recommended dose for a starter or first-time user is 5 to 15mg each session or taking one to three puffs.
Getting the proper dose, however, is problematic due to the fact that delta-8 is not evenly distributed throughout the bud. As a result, it’s best to wait roughly 20 minutes shortly after getting those puffs to see how the benefits manifest themselves.
Your body will build resistance to delta-8 flowers over a period of use. Depending on how your body reacts, you can make sure your dosage is increased to between 15 and 45 mg.
Depending on their tolerance level, advanced users can take 45mg or more of delta-8 flower every session. Don’t overdo the dosage, particularly if the symptoms haven’t yet manifested themselves.
FAQs Related To Delta 8 Flower
Q: What Are The Benefits Of Delta 8 Flowers?
Delta-8 flowers are a fantastic option for anyone looking to enhance their cannabis experience. These top-notch hemp flowers provide various benefits and effects, letting you get as much out of your uplifting experience.
The Delta-8 flower aids digestion and promotes a balanced appetite. It also helps the endocannabinoid system and increases the quality of your sleep.
Such medication can provide relaxing, calming, and euphoric effects, which can help you relax after a hard day. Premium hemp flowers may also help you recall things and increase your productivity and creativity.
Additionally, they help to alleviate uneasiness, body aches, and nausea symptoms, rendering them excellent for people with chronic pain or other medical issues.
Q: Is The Production/Planting Of Delta-8 Flowers Legal?
Delta-8 flowers, like other delta-8 items, are technically lawful in several states and the federal government. All infused hemp products with nothing less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC are lawful to use, and according to the 2018 Farm Bill.
Producing, as well as the usage of delta-8 flowers still, is banned in some places; thus, this isn’t applicable nationwide. As a result, companies selling such flowers would not export to places where delta-8 THC remains illegal.
As a result, if a consumer plans to utilize delta-8 flowers, he should first ascertain their legal position in your state to help you stay safe and legal. If at all possible, nobody wants to schedule an unnecessary meeting with their lawyer.
Q: Do Delta-8 Flowers Cause Addiction?
Yes, they are capable. It’s always wise to remember that any chemical that affects your mood has the potential to lead to addiction. You may have addiction symptoms even if you consume large amounts of this flower over a long period.
Using these efficient strains in tiny amounts, on the other hand, will not cause any problems. On the contrary, there will be numerous advantages to your overall health.
Q: What Do We Mean By Delta-8 THC?
One of the numerous chemical components found in cannabis plants is Delta 8. A trace amount of Delta 8 is found in the hemp plant.
Although Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC, the major psychoactive component responsible for the euphoric “High,” have similar chemical structures, the molecular structures are vastly different.
Delta 8 has all of the benefits of Delta 9 but doesn’t exert the psychoactive effects. In addition, delta-8 includes only about 0.3 percent THC; and this is well below the acceptable THC limit set by the Farm Bill Act of 2018.
Q: Do You Get High Off Quickly When Taking The Delta-8 Flower?
Yes. You will get high if you smoke or vape delta-8 flowers. However, it has only minor side effects. Unlike the delta 8 THC flower, which may be fairly potent, delta-8 flowers provide a pleasant high that leaves you relaxed and buzzing.
However, like any mind-altering chemical, exercise caution. After utilizing delta-8 flowers, for example, you should not be operating heavy machinery or driving. Also, store the delta-8 flowers in a secure location out of the reach of youngsters and pets.
Q: Do Delta-8 Flowers Have Side Effects?
While delta-8 is an extremely new variation, it can have some negative effects. As a result, there is a shortage of research.
However, delta-8 has been linked to the following adverse effects by some users:
Difficulty in coordination
Slowed reaction time
Low heart rate
Dryness of mouth
Conclusion: Strongest Delta 8 Flower Strains & Smokable D8 Buds
Delta-8 Flowers are cannabis flowers that have recently attracted a lot of attention. They have the ability to give a calm, mellow, and pleasurable high without the negative side effects associated with other cannabis strains.
Few businesses care about their products’ purity, quality, and safety. However, we only included the five top products that exceeded our expectations.
These are among the best delta-8 flower brands to buy from. Always check the manufacturing processes, strains, and results of third-party laboratory tests before consuming any product.
Only the most prestigious brands are forthcoming with information about their operations.
Before utilizing any product, we suggest our readers consult their physician. Once your physician has given you the green light, you may pick your favorite delta-8 THC brand from our list for a thrilling delta-8 THC experience.
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Buy Weed Online Legally In 2022: Top Delta 8…
The atmosphere surrounding us looks to be becoming more strained, so it is conceivable that relaxing will be much more difficult. To rebuild equilibrium, it is only natural to crave a little tranquility and calmness in your daily routine.
Regardless of where they would be or what they might be doing, most individuals prefer to experience a natural degree of calm.
The best delta 8 products manufactured from hemp may help you ease your worries. Because of its relaxing and exhilarating properties, delta-8 is becoming more popular. So, let us look at the top delta-8 brands to buy weed online in the industry.
Top 5 Brands To Buy Weed Online In 2022:
Exhale Wellness – Overall Best Delta 8 Brand To Buy Weed Online
BudPop – Most Potent THC Products With Multiple Flavors
Hollyweed CBD – Popular THC Brand To Buy Delta 8 Flower
Diamond CBD – High Quality Delta 8 Products
3Chi – Most Reputable Brand To Buy Delta 9 Products
#1. Exhale Wellness – Overall Best Delta 8 Brand To Buy Weed Online
In the USA, Exhale Wellness is indeed one of the leading cannabis firms selling Delta-8. For years, it has worked in this sector from its headquarters in California, Los Angeles.
As a result, they’ve developed several of the best Delta-8 goods available because of their connection with cannabis farmers in Colorado.
They adhere to a simple tenet: ecology is the primary source of health and well-being. As a result, there is a lot of effort to make organic goods utilizing cannabinoids derived from plants.
Delta-8 flowers, vape cartridges, and Gummies are some of the Delta-8 things you may get at this business.
Natural Cannabis
To promote a healthy lifestyle, Exhale Wellness partnered with community farmers to provide locally sourced, natural Cannabis products. No gluten, vegan, as well as animal-free goods are the best of the best.
In addition, their interests are free of additives, GMOs, preservatives, tastes, and preservatives. To make it easier for customers to find what they are looking for, your cannabis shop should be structured like a typical online store.
On Exhale Wellness’ webpage, novices to delta-8 are given a thorough introduction. Furthermore, new clients may get a 20% rebate on their first transaction.
One of the unique selling points of Exhale Wellness is the inclusion of nutritious delicacies in their hemp-based products, ensuring that you get the nutrients you need and a greater overall sense of well-being.
Independent Lab Assessment
To ensure the quality of its goods, this company uses independent labs to conduct testing and evaluations. Brand awareness and loyalty are built via this assessment and a guarantee that the goods are suitable and nutritious for the consumer.
A wide range of goods is on offer.
There are no chemicals, toxins, or fake tastes in this product.
Hemp items are made from 100 percent native hemp.
Currently, there are only wholesale sales accessible.
There aren’t any actual shops here.
Exhale Wellness aspires to please consumers all around the United States and convince people that they create the correct decision by purchasing their products. Indeed, they have achieved their goal. You may discover only excellent reviews and cheerful smiles on their website.
#2. BudPop – Most Potent THC Products With Multiple Flavors
Young adults in their 20s established BudPop, a new cannabis business focused on delivering the advantages of Delta 8 THC to a younger demographic.
Consumers from all over the nation have come to rely on BudPop after just a few short months of operation. If you are intrigued by THC goods, BudPop has something for you.
They’ve been in business for a total of 30 years. Being young isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and this proves it.
In other words, they seem to be able to achieve a good balance between casualness and seriousness with ease and confidence.
There are exclusive offers and “hidden” prizes included in their periodical mailings, which are supplementary to the Delta 8 products that can be found on their webpage. These people use the most efficient method of removing CO2.
Cannabis seeds may be used to derive natural Delta 8 using this approach, which was among the most effective techniques available.
BudPop is a young company, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t focused on its customers’ needs and wants. A 20 percent refund on your first buy is thrown in, and free delivery is over $50.
In addition, they provide special discounts for vets, individuals with disabilities, and members of the armed forces.
Diverse Taste
BudPop offers a wide range of flavorful and varied items. Blue Dream Berry gummies and Strawberry Gelato are the most favorite flavors. Delta-8 flowers, gummies, and cartridges are some of the company’s best-known things.
BudPop employs a wide range of hemp varieties to create various products.
Process Period
After you submit an order, BudPop will execute this within two days. A 2-week return period is also available, provided the items are returned new and sealed.
Being a youth, they understand the high level of expectations placed on them by the particular market in terms of speed and promptness.
As a result, they put a high value on the notion of a short turnaround period.
Colorado growers provide cannabis and other natural components for use in food products.
There have been no manufactured components in this dish.
The firm’s combination of Delta 8 and CBD goods is excellent.
Free delivery is an excellent incentive for customers.
The selection of goods is limited
Accessible just on the internet.
Customers appreciate buying at BudPop due to the apparent ease of the online store’s purpose. The marijuana market may be navigated, selected, and purchased by anybody new. A few days after utilizing BudPop items, you should expect to see effects.
BudPop advises that the advantages won’t be as obvious the first time. A product’s good results become more apparent as time passes for a client.
#3. Hollyweed CBD – Popular THC Brand To Buy Delta 8 Flower
Hollyweed is made up of people that are knowledgeable in the medicinal cannabis industry. Equipped with this knowledge, they should be able to penetrate a legalized recreational cannabis market quickly. Hollyweed’s main goal with its hemp goods is to enhance individual health.
Hollyweed’s creators chose to start their business after witnessing a lack of transparency and viscosity in the D8 THC products. Physiological, brain, pious, emotional, interpersonal, and ecological wholeness are among Hollywood’s six components of well-being.
The firm has a lengthy history and is committed to having its goods examined by independent labs. As a result, businesses can retain their consumers up-to-date while ensuring product quality.
So gels, oils, and gummies containing Delta-8 THC are available from Hollyweed.
In Delta-8 THC goods, there are no additional potentially dangerous components.
Hollyweed is a name that prioritizes quality checks. It is both harmless and 3rd-person verified. In addition, they employ only the most acceptable distillation and manufacturing procedures and get all of their goods independently tested.
As a result, this is among the few companies that seem to use small or no chemicals in their finished product.
The User’s Comfort
The website provides a user-friendly layout with detailed product information. Consequently, even the first person to use the product may quickly discover and obtain the information they need.
Hollyweed has designed a fantastic website experience that makes it ideal for first-time consumers looking for a desirable outcome.
Hollyweed deducts a fee of $6.99 for shipping anywhere within the U.s, which is an excellent deal for those who reside farther away. You will get a 100% refund if you discontinue your purchase before it ships.
Bulk Choices And Discount
In addition to providing you with a 25 percent discount on your first purchase, Hollyweed can supply you weed in bulk quantities if you want to establish your own cannabis-selling company or just add their items to your portfolio. Finish the wholesale requisition, and they’ll handle it from there.
Healthy marijuana present
Various tastes and goods
Excellent client service.
Wrapping is unappealing.
There really is no assurance of a return.
Hollyweed offers hundreds of positive customer ratings on its webpage. Consumers like the wide range of unusual tastes on offer. Additionally, some of them claim to have experienced a variety of health advantages, including increased appetite.
People also like the item’s pain-relieving effects. Most Hollyweed clients are happy with their purchase. Hollyweed has been the most known brand amongst cannabis users seeking a trustworthy marijuana product line.
#4. Diamond CBD – High Quality Delta 8 Products
Diamond CBD is a cannabis-industry leader. The team consists of scientists and medics enthusiastic about learning more about the cannabis plant’s many advantages. To that aim, they spend a significant amount of time studying and creating innovative hemp-based goods.
The fact that delta-10 items are available on the official website is an illustration of this. The majority of individuals are aware of delta-8 and delta-9 THC.
The delta-10 line contains almost identical goods to those found in the delta-8 line. Oils, sweets, gel tablets, tinctures, vape cartridges, and flowers are some of the brands accessible.
Tastes
These include 900 milligrams of sweet and tangy flavors and that excellent Delta-8 flavor you’ve come to expect from Delta-8. You may opt for a standard like Bitter Diesel or something interesting. These are devoid of Vitamin E esters, have been evaluated for cleanliness and efficacy by a 3rd person, and are simply fantastic, in our opinion.
Effective Checks
Like any respected brand, the firm does both international and domestic testing to ensure high-quality goods. You may discover all of your information about their testing method and results on their web page.
Quick Shipping
Diamond CBD provides a lightning-fast shipping service. Clients in the United States should anticipate their purchase to arrive in 2 to 5 business days. In addition, they provide a flat delivery charge for purchases under $100 and a 30-day return policy for just any sealed items.
Diamond CBD’s delta-8 goods aren’t meant to be used for medical purposes. On the other hand, many of their clients have felt physically calm and relieved of mild inflammatory discomfort. This is owing to delta-8’s natural features.
Commodities of excellent grade
There are several awards, vouchers, and savings available.
The return policy is one month.
The webpage is difficult to maneuver.
Only accessible on the internet.
Diamond CBD is popular among cannabis users all around the world because of its large selection of cannabinoid goods, including a variety of cartridges, candies, flowers, and other edibles.
Customer support was also praised for its friendliness and politeness. However, a program that gives crucial data and information regarding marijuana goods is required for this type of business.
#5. 3chi – Most Reputable Brand To Buy Delta 9 Products
3Chi was the first company to sell THC-dominant goods that were lawful in all 50 states. It’s no huge shock that they’re a significant supplier of Delta-8 parts in the United States. Inexpensive carts set 3Chi apart from other popular manufacturers.
Established by a scientist who was also not interested in cannabis but also in enhancing people’s standard of living, the brand was a success. Since the marijuana plant has so many health advantages, 3Chi’s goal is to learn as much as possible about them.
This is why they’ve dedicated resources and time to studying the numerous marijuana cannabinoids and devising novel applications for them.
3Chi has been hard at work since launching its initial delta-8 goods in the industry in the 9th month of this year. Other cannabis products are also available from the firm, and a vast selection of delta-8 items.
3Chi’s most popular delta-8 products include sweets, tinctures, gummy bears, and vape cartridges. Their goods are widely utilized for both therapeutic and non-therapeutic reasons.
The delta-9 THC values in all 3Chi products are less than 0.3 percent. There are no pesticides or heavy metals in the items produced by this company. In addition to providing information about its goods, the company’s blog educates newcomers about its business practices.
About 1 to 4 business days is the standard delivery time for most orders. If you acquire anything from them on the internet, you have more than one week from the transaction date to obtain a refund.
Level Of Excellence
The firm focuses on domestic and foreign testing to ensure that its goods are of the highest quality. On their webpage, you can get most of the data you need to know about their testing procedure and outcomes.
Medically-Grade Items
These marijuana enterprises and lab-tested goods need high customer satisfaction, which 3Chi provides. You should also realize that 3Chi is a well-known brand in the cosmetics industry.
Production that is kind to the environment
The technique of Liquid extraction
As soon as possible, delivery
New items that are cutting-edge.
There is no refund policy.
3Chi was an effective sleep aid and stress reliever and prevented depression for a large number of patients. People’s moods improved as a result of their high-concentration goods.
Is Weed Legal To Buy?
You should make sure that buying weed is authorized in your location and what amounts before proceeding. More than a half-dozen more states have approved cannabis for medicinal use, and the twenty states where it has been completely legalized.
This implies that some types of marijuana products are prohibited in such conditions. However, many areas allow the purchases and sales of this substance, though with a recommendation. In the other 14 states, marijuana is legal.
There’s no need to fear going to prison for having less marijuana than the legal limit. Keep in mind that cannabis is still illegal in several states.
However, if you’re caught with any quantity of marijuana, you’ll be charged with a misdemeanor. Therefore, to be on the right side of the law, it’s critical that you familiarize yourself with your state’s policies on cannabis.
Even if cannabis has been made legal in the United States, it stays primarily illegal. Consequently, we didn’t spend a lot of time looking at products made from marijuana or its main psychotropic ingredient.
As a result, we shifted our focus to cannabis, a less potent relative that is also perfectly legal. Hemp is indeed the plant from which the seeds of hemp are derived.
Most people utilize Delta-8 goods, which have a THC content of just 0.3 percent, to unwind and enjoy themselves. However, we’re sure that if you are enthusiastic about smoking pot, you should check out Delta-8 variations.
Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of the most acceptable cannabis substitutes in accordance with Delta-8 goods and techniques of usage for your convenience.
Buying Guide – Facts To Consider Before Buying Delta 8 THC & Weed Products
Consult Your Local Government Officials
Just over 40 counties in the United States sell legal cannabis products containing 0.3 percent THC, even though marijuana products are illegal in many nations worldwide. In other words, the first thing you must do is get permission from the appropriate authorities.
If you are on the list of places where marijuana is legal, you stand to be lucky. You’ll have a wide range of solutions available to enhance your overall health.
Buying From A Trustworthy Supplier
Scam items should never be included on a shopping list. Unfortunately, when it comes to cannabis products, scams are common.
To avoid any adverse effects on the human body, you must pay attention to the country of origin of the substances used in marijuana products. When looking for a dependable source, it’s essential to remember what we said above.
Know Why You’re Buying Weed Before You Buy It.
Before searching for a cannabis product, make sure you realize why you’re doing it. There are several cannabis brands on the market. However, they are not all made for the same purpose. For example, some cure illnesses, while others alleviate discomfort or reduce symptoms associated with worry or stress.
Make Sure The Packages Have Arrived
When purchasing cannabis goods online, speed of delivery is critical. Before making an online pot purchase, be sure the dispensary you choose has a good reputation and has been in business for a long time. They are better at getting things to you in a timely and safe manner.
Three or four working days is the maximum suggested shipment time frame. Check whether your selected firm is a scam if you ever discover yourself in a scenario like this.
See What Others Have To Say About The Products
Another essential factor to consider is the feedback from previous consumers. When customers are happy with a company’s goods or services, they are more likely to rate its website highly.
Using this method, you’ll be able to narrow your search to the top internet sources for marijuana substitutes.
Benefits Of Delta-8 THC
Moderate Ferocity
THC’s delightful and high benefits may be enjoyed without fear of severe unpleasant adverse effects while using Delta-8 THC. You may feel protected because of the exhilarated effects.
Avoiding the side effects of THC, such as forgetfulness, a distorted sense of time, and difficulties focusing, is possible. Delta-8 is perfectly safe compared to THC since you may simply alter your dose.
For identical health advantages, you might not have to focus on eating THC in its original form.
Physical Discomfort May Be Lessened.
People with mild, lengthy pain and distress may benefit significantly from the best Delta-8 brands. You can breathe deeply and relax even when it doesn’t totally cure acute physical discomfort.
So if you’ve had a long and tiring day at your job or a rigorous session at the gymnasium, Delta-8 is an excellent option for alleviating pain.
A Good Night’s Sleep Could Be Encouraged.
To wind down towards the evening of the day or nighttime, take a dose of Delta-8. For other individuals, lack of sleep may be a severe issue, and they might not have been able to fall asleep at all.
If you consume Delta-8 before bedtime, you may be relaxed and sleep longer. If you apply these tools, you may well be able to regulate your sleeping pattern better and be more awake, and function well during the day.
Why Should You Buy Weed Online?
Ensure That Your Personal Information Is Protected.
If you’re worried about safety or other confidential material, internet shopping is the best alternative. Payment information, including a bank account number, is not required for internet cannabis transactions. Cannabis companies that are lawful will put your privacy first.
Because Of How Handy It Is
This is, without a doubt, the most significant benefit of buying a product online. You may save a deal of time and resources by shopping online instead of at a dispensary.
In addition, it’s easy to browse online catalogs after you’ve selected the right cannabis brand for your requirements.
Multiple Products To Choose From
Weed goods may be purchased from a variety of internet retailers, making the process more enjoyable. Other items, including oils, vape cartridges, and gummy bears, might not have been sold in physical shops.
You may also evaluate and pick the options that best fit your situation by reading further info regarding your preferred goods in an online shop.
Time And Cash Are Saved
For those who don’t like roaming via the freeways of a metropolitan area to visit businesses, purchasing marijuana online is the most excellent alternative.
FAQs Regarding Online Weed Dispensary:
Q – Before Taking A Medical Test, May I Smoke Some Weed?
In the days before a drug screening, even if marijuana has only a little impact, it is still dangerous. Delta-8 THC, one of the primary metabolites of THC, may be detectable in your body for an extended period of time, all through the testing process.
A person’s age, body weight, and metabolic rate are all factors that might influence the outcome of the test. So keep clear from Delta-8 since you’re concerned about passing a drug test.
Q – Can Delta 8’s Impacts Wear Off After A Few Hours?
The way you take Delta 8 significantly impacts how long it’ll take for you to notice its benefits. In comparison, people who ingest the chemical in the form of a consumable would have to wait nearly an hour before experiencing the full benefits.
Q – Is It Possible To Go As High On Delta 8 As On Delta 9?
Not. Delta 8 isn’t going to get users as high as Delta 9 since they both have somewhat different effects on the brain.
Q – Is Virtual Weed Shopping More Costly?
No. You may save a lot of money if you buy marijuana virtually. Direct purchases from the producer mean lower prices than those from an independent retailer. Often, online shops are able to provide lower prices than departmental stores.
Q – Will I Not Pass Drug Tests If I Use These Goods?
As it contains THC, you can. But, despite its decreased and controlled implications, you will always flunk a drug examination if you take it.
Conclusion : Where To Buy Weed Online?
It’s a good idea to put something lovely away during these stressful times. There are a lot of health and recreational benefits to marijuana products.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is powerful enough to generate a euphoric high and a deep sense of relaxation. To buy weed online may now be purchased online legally.
Weed internet shopping has never been easier than with the businesses we’ve included in our guide.
Each one is very efficient, secure, and of luxury to ultra-premium value. Folks, that’s it. You now have the information you need to explore the world of cannabis successfully. As a result, act with caution and make a well-informed choice now. | 2022-12-09T20:07:50Z | www.mercurynews.com | Buy Weed Online In 2022: Top Delta 8 Brands For THC Products | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/09/buy-weed-online-legally-in-2022-top-delta-8-brands-for-thc-products/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/09/buy-weed-online-legally-in-2022-top-delta-8-brands-for-thc-products/ |
Alexis, an Oakley resident, disappeared on Jan. 26 after visiting her ex-boyfriend Marshall Curtis Jones in Antioch. Police later closed in on Jones who had relocated to a Seattle suburb, but before he was arrested for her murder, he allegedly charged at the arresting officers and was killed.
After months of searching for her, her partial remains were found on Nov. 3 in a remote area near Plymouth. But the family has not given up in their efforts to continue searching and helping to get justice for Alexis.
“You guys gave us so much strength …thank you so, so much,” he said.
The city of Oakley hosted a candlelight vigil for murder victim Alexis Gabe of Oakley on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, attended by hundreds in downtown Oakley. Here Councilwoman Sue HIggins talks about Gabe and her impact on the community. (Photo by Roni Gehlke) | 2022-12-10T19:13:10Z | www.mercurynews.com | Hundreds come out to support Alexis Gabe family at Oakley vigil | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/09/hundreds-pay-tribute-to-alexis-gabe-at-oakley-vigil/ | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/09/hundreds-pay-tribute-to-alexis-gabe-at-oakley-vigil/ |
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