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A Marine from Madison and two others were found dead in a car in North Carolina. Here's what we know.
Three U.S. Marine lance corporals were found dead at a North Carolina gas station close to Marine base Camp Lejeune, according to authorities.
On Sunday morning, deputies received a call from a mother that her son, who was a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, didn't arrive on a flight in Oklahoma the previous night, according to the Sherriff's department. The mother indicated she'd spoken with a supervisor from his unit and someone was enroute to locate the missing person.
Deputies responded to investigate a separate report of a missing person and found the three Marines around 9 a.m. on July 23 at a Speedway convenience store on U.S. Highway 17 in Hampstead North Carolina, according to the sheriff's department.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Who was Marine from Madison?
The U.S. Marine Corps identified the Wisconsin man as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, of Madison.
Kaltenberg entered active-duty service in May 2021, according to the military. Before Camp Lejeune, he was based in San Diego at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and in Missouri at Fort Leonard Wood.
Kaltenberg attended Verona Area High School and played baseball and hockey, according to Madison-area news reports from his prep sports career.
Who were the other Marines?
Merax C. Dockery, 23, from Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; and Ivan R. Garcia, 23, from Naples, Florida.
Dockery entered active-duty service in June 2020, according to the military. He was previously based in San Diego at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, in Pendleton, California at the School of Infantry West and in Missouri at Fort Leonard Wood.
Garcia entered active duty service in July 2023. He was previously based in South Carolina at Parris Island, at Camp Lejeune and in Missouri at Fort Leonard Wood.
All three men were motor vehicle operators in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
Where is Camp Lejuene?
U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Was foul play involved?
No foul play is suspected in the matter, Sgt. Chester Ward, the sheriff's office spokesman, told the Associated Press.
The Sheriff's office said there does not appear to have been any threat to members in the community.
What was the cause of death?
All three deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Sherriff's office. Autopsies were performed on July 26 by the North Carolina Office of Medical Examiner.
Families of the deceased were notified by the U.S. Marine Corp Officials, according to the Sherriff's department.
Sophie Carson contributed to this report.
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Three Marines found in vehicle in North Carolina, including 19-year-old Madison man, died of carbon monoxide poisoning
A 19-year-old man from Madison and two other U.S. Marine lance corporals who were found dead in a vehicle in North Carolina over the weekend suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, the local sheriff's office said.
Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, a motor vehicle operator at Camp Lejeune, was found Sunday morning with two others from his unit, Merax C. Dockery of Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, and Ivan R. Garcia, of Naples, Florida — both 23 years old.
Autopsies revealed their cause of death Wednesday, the Pender County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
About 8:20 a.m. Sunday, a caller to the sheriff's office said her son hadn't arrived on a scheduled flight to Oklahoma the previous night, according to the news release.
The woman said a supervisor in her son's unit was heading to a Speedway gas station in Hampstead, North Carolina, about 30 miles south of Camp Lejeune, to search for him.
Then, about 9 a.m., the sheriff's office received another call that three Marines had been found in a vehicle at Speedway in Hampstead.
The woman knew to direct deputies to that gas station because she had pinged her son's phone to find its location, Sgt. Chester Ward, the sheriff's office spokesman, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Ward also said he didn't know how long the car had been parked at the gas station before it was found or if there were any problems with the car.
He said he didn't know where the Marines were headed but guessed they were passing through Hampstead. It's an unincorporated community along U.S. 17, a main highway between the larger cities of Jacksonville and Wilmington. The Speedway where the men were found is on U.S. 17.
Ward on Tuesday also told the Associated Press that no drugs were found in the vehicle and that foul play wasn't suspected. The Marines said the vehicle was privately owned.
“I am saddened by the timeless and tragic death of these three young men, who served our country honorably. Our thoughts and prayers remain with their families and colleagues during this time," Pender County Sheriff Alan Cutler said in a statement.
The three men were all motor vehicle operators in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Camp Lejeune, a base on the Atlantic coast in the city of Jacksonville.
Kaltenberg entered active-duty service in May 2021, the Marines said. Before Camp Lejeune, he was based in San Diego at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and in Missouri at Fort Leonard Wood.
His military awards include the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Medal, the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon and the Global War on Terror Service Medal, the Marines said.
Kaltenberg attended Verona Area High School and played baseball and hockey, according to Madison-area news reports from his prep sports career.
“My deepest sympathy and condolences are extended to the family, friends, and colleagues" of the three Marines, Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, said in a statement.
“Our focus is providing the necessary resources and support to those impacted by their tragic loss as they navigate this extremely difficult time.”
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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The Flint Township Police Department announced that the ramp from Southbound I-75 to Westbound I-69 is closed because of a serious accident.
According to the police, the closure is expected to last several hours.
The police ask that motorists plan their trip accordingly.
No further information has been released.
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MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for areas across Mid-Michigan until 7 p.m.
Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, Saginaw, St. Clair, Bay, Lenawee, Lapeer, Midland, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron counties are included in the new watch.
A watch was issued for Gratiot and Isabella Counties earlier Wednesday morning. That is scheduled to expire at 4 p.m.
Wednesday has been designated as a StormTracker 12 Alert Day for the chance of severe storms.
Stay tuned to ABC 12 for the latest weather information.
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Originally published July 25 on KTVB.COM.
BOISE — The Ada County Highway District made some safety improvements to the busy intersection of 11th and State streets following a string of recent accidents.
"Left-turn conflicts was kind of the predominant conflict that we saw come up in the crash history," said Colby GeDeros, ACHD traffic engineering supervisor.
Idaho Transportation Department preliminary data shows 18 crashes at the intersection in the last 10 years. Nine of those crashes involved pedestrians.
Just earlier this year, a 79-year-old man died after getting hit by a pickup truck turning left from 11th Street onto State.
To help avoid any more accidents, ACHD added a leading pedestrian interval, which "allows pedestrians to get out into the intersection across about one lane of traffic, increases their visibility, and just establishes their right of way in the crosswalk before vehicles have to think about yielding to oncoming cars or pedestrians," GeDeros said.
The intersection corners two YMCA buildings, which bring a lot of foot traffic. Treasure Valley Family YMCA President David Duro said he supports all of the changes.
The YMCA even sponsored bright orange crossing flags for people to hold to increase visibility while they cross the street, he said.
"We've known really every person that's been struck in the intersection as somebody who's close to us," Duro said. "Our heart goes out to every person that's been injured ... hopefully these make a difference."
Community member Keeley Cheney agrees. She uses the crosswalk Monday through Friday.
Cheney said there have been some close calls, and the recent fatality only made her more hesitant to step out into the street.
"I have been hit almost three times," she said, "once standing on the corner and twice in the streets."
GeDeros said the leading pedestrian interval is proven to improve safety. ACHD already added the technology to about 40 intersections around the county as part of its 'Let's Get to Safety Initiative.'
They have 300 to 400 intersections to work on, he said.
ACHD also partnered with a Boise-based company PedSafety to add flashing left turn signs. The semi-new technology makes it easier for drivers to see pedestrians at all times of the day, marketing specialist Travis Goldsby said.
He said drivers are often distracted and do not pay enough attention to their surroundings, which is an issue the flashing lights address.
"This gives that visual indication having the sign light up," Goldsby said. "It forces the driver to recognize, 'Hey, I'm not the only one on the road, and I'm not the only thing that uses a street. Pedestrians also use the street.'"
While Duro is excited about all the safety improvements, he said people simply paying more attention will go a long way.
"As much as they help," he said, "there's no substitute for you and me to be safe when we're driving our cars to look out for pedestrians and for pedestrians to look out for cars."
GeDeros encouraged everyone, including bikers, walkers and drivers to always be aware of what is going on around them.
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Man sentenced to life in prison in 2021 beating death of his Eugene roommate
James Paul Cable, 40, was sentenced Tuesday in Lane County District Court to life in prison with the option for parole after 25 years in the 2021 beating death of his roommate in the College Hill neighborhood.
Cable was convicted of murder in the second degree in the death of Daniel Pizzutti, 35.
Cable received an additional 25-month sentence for assaulting a Eugene Police detective on the day of his arrest, Nov. 19, 2021.
Eugene Police said Cable hit Pizzutti numerous times over the head with a frying pan, leading to his death.
The defense waived its right to a jury trial and opted to have trial by court. The eight-day trial began July 11.
Chief Deputy Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa said the defense unsuccessfully argued Cable's intoxication at the time of the incident made him incapable of forming the intent to kill, which is necessary for a second-degree murder conviction.
Charles Gearing is a breaking news reporter with the Eugene Register-Guard. He may be reached at cgearing@gannett.com or at (708)262-7626.
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Cedar Hill Police released bodycam and dashcam video Wednesday showing a shootout between officers and a man they say was suspected of shooting a physician at a medical building moments before.
Cedar Hill Chief of Police Ely Reyes said Tuesday officers were called to a medical clinic along Belt Line Road where a man was reported to have a gun. One minute later, a police dispatcher reported hearing a gunshot. Three minutes later the first officer arrived and found the injured doctor.
Another officer arriving at the clinic told responding officers about seeing a man armed with a long gun leaving the scene in a black four-door Chrysler. About a block down the road, the driver of a black Chrysler crashed into another car.
Officers in the area arrived at the crash scene and a shootout began moments later between the man and five police officers.
Reyes showed a video of the shootout Wednesday afternoon that began with officers arriving at the scene and soon after being met with gunfire. Reyes pointed out that the armed man in the car fired first and that dirt puffing up off the ground indicated an officer was being fired upon.
The armed man in the Chrysler, who has not yet been identified, was hospitalized in critical condition. The man remained in critical condition Wednesday, Reyes said.
Reyes did not say how many times the man had been shot or if they had been able to confirm which of the five officers shot the man.
All five Cedar Hill police officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated, which is standard protocol.
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A Fort Worth tennis coach arrested last week is facing allegations he sexually assaulted a child.
The Fort Worth Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) arrested 43-year-old George Dennis II on Tuesday.
Police said Dennis is a private tennis coach in the Fort Worth area through his company, The Big G Tennis Group. The company was established in December 2013.
Prior to that, Dennis was a tennis instructor in Grapevine and Southlake.
According to his website, Dennis first received professional tennis certification in 2003 and has been an instructor for two decades.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about Dennis, or any possible incidents involving him, to contact Detective Pellerin at 682-382-1521.
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Investigators in Pennsylvania are looking for details on accused killer David Zandstra's life in North Texas after he admitted to the 1975 murder of an 8-year-old girl last week.
Police said Zandstra, who at one time was a pastor of a Pennsylvania church, admitted to the 1975 abduction and murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington. Police arrested Zandstra, who is now 83, on July 17 at his home in Marietta, Georgia and charged him with several crimes including homicide and kidnapping.
Federal investigators said Zandstra moved to Plano sometime after the girl's murder, but it's not yet clear how long he lived in North Texas. Investigators are asking anyone with information about Zandstra's life in Plano to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
Meanwhile, Zandstra's DNA is being submitted to a national database to be compared to open cases in Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia and across the country.
Zandstra was arrested after a victim came forward, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a sleepover with his daughter when she was 10 years old.
When confronted with the allegations of sexual assault, Zandstra admitted to offering Harrington a ride as he saw her walking to bible school. According to investigators, Zandstra then took her to a wooded area and asked her to remove her clothes. Harrington refused and Zandstra hit her in the head. Believing she was dead, he attempted to cover up her body and fled.
Zandstra was the pastor of Trinity Church Chapel Christian Reform Church in Marple, Pennsylvania. Harrington's father was the pastor of The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Marple. The two churches led a bible school for children.
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The school began with classes at Trinity Church and then children were transported to the Reformed Church. When Harrington didn't arrive, her father reported her missing shortly after.
Harrington's family released the following statement after Zandstra's arrest:
"With today's announcement of an arrest, we are extremely hopeful that the person who is responsible for the heinous crime that was committed against our Gretchen will be held accountable. It’s difficult to express the emotions that we are feeling as we take one step closer to justice. Gretchen was only 8 years old when she was suddenly taken away from us on her way to church on Friday, Aug. 15, 1975. If you met Gretchen, you were instantly her friend. She exuded kindness to all and was sweet and gentle. Even now, when people share their memories of her, the first thing they talk about is how amazing she was and still is … at just 8 years old, she had a lifelong impact on those around her. The abduction and murder of Gretchen has forever altered our family and we miss her every single day. We are grateful for the continual pursuit of justice by law enforcement and we want to thank the Pennsylvania State Police for never stopping in their constant search for answers. We would not be here today if it was not for them. As a family, we ask for privacy at this time as we continue to digest this information. Thank you for your understanding, love, and continued support. It means the world to us.”
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TROY, Pa. — Whether you enjoy rides, games, animals, or all of the above, there is a lot to do at the Troy Fair. The event in Bradford County is in its 147th year.
"This year, we have a butterfly encounter that's new. We have our racing pigs, things like that. Chris Janson tonight with opening act Clark Jackson. Today we have the market animals going on," said Cathy Jenkins, the fair president.
The animals are a big draw at the Troy Fair. Many of the people showing them are involved with 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
Evan Westerfield of Ulster is showing his pig named Big Bertha.
"It's really nice to be able to teach people that don't know anything about these animals. It's nice to have a job every day to work with animals."
One of the toughest decisions is figuring out what to eat.
"Oh, the food! The food is really good. There is a huge choice. There are many more vendors than you would expect for a small-town fair like this," said Mike Simons from Millerton.
There are nearly 200 vendors at the Troy Fair. Some of them have been coming for decades. They tell Newswatch 16 they look forward to coming year after year.
"We have a lot of loyal customers who come year after year. If we're late pulling in, they say, 'We were so worried you weren't going to be here,'" said Carmalena Stoltzfus Lyengar of Dutch Country Concessions.
Dutch Country Concessions has been selling pretzels at the Troy Fair for more than 20 years.
"I love it because it's still a Grange fair. There's goats and chickens and cows, bunnies, and all of that. I love how they have competitions for flowers and vegetables, and people are so friendly."
The 147th Troy Fair runs through Saturday.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Work goes on even as the temperature rises.
"I would say the air is thick, it gets swampy out here. It is at times unbearable," said Mark Linker Jr.
It's just another day on the job for people who have to do their work outdoors
"Just get up in the morning, set everybody up, and get ready for a normal day," said Paul Angeli, owner of PA Landscaping.
Newswatch 16 found lots of roadwork and other projects going on throughout Luzerne County.
In Plains Township, the trees were getting pruned and trimmed by workers at PA Landscaping. The owner says after years of doing this job, you learn how to power through the hot days.
"We're used to it, it's been over 30 years we've been in business, so we take more breaks, enjoy the nice weather, beats winter," said Angeli.
Workers with Dave and Matt's Contracting were working on a project on Parsonage Street in The City of Pittston. Workers say the heat is nothing to mess with, so they make sure to take precautions.
"Just staying hydrated is the most important thing; obviously, wearing layers rather than exposing yourself to the sun is more safe. The homeowners are very nice to allow us to use their restrooms and give us Gatorade or water," said Linker.
With temperatures expected to be in the 90s throughout the rest of the week, workers say they know when it's time to call it quits.
"Our average time is maybe 3:30 when it's like this, we'll knock everybody off and more hydration, and you move a little slower," said Angeli.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.
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PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The ducks weren't the only ones trying to stay cool at Promised Land State Park near Newfoundland.
"I just walk in the water, cool off. Yeah, as long as I have some water by me, I'm good," said Taylor resident Sue McGowan.
From swimming to boat rides, people spent the day enjoying some sun and sand.
"All the heat is coming. It's cool here, nice breeze, and the kids get to run around and do whatever they want, so it's good," said Kathy Manning from Cresco.
"Swimming, having a day out with our family," Justin Gervasi said. "It's nice out, not raining."
After some unsettled weather, family members from Taylor were happy to spend the day outside.
"Little cloudy, but hopefully we have no rain. It's getting bad with the thunderstorms. You go to something, and then you can't do it, so we're hoping for a good one today," McGowan said.
While some decided to stay in the water to stay cool, others thought spending their day in the shade would be best.
"I want to be in the shade. I don't want to be in the sun, and this way, we can see her when she goes into the water, and it's a really great place here," Manning said.
Leah Metz and her family from Monroe County were visiting the park for the day. Metz says she only likes the summer for one reason.
"I would rather it's hot because my birthday is in the summer."
With warmer weather in the forecast for the next couple of days, people say they plan to spend their time near the water.
SUMMER TIPS: Check out severe weather tips on WNEP's YouTube channel.
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Gervais woman dies, two injured in head-on crash in Clackamas County
Charles Gearing
Salem Statesman Journal
A Gervais woman died Sunday in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on the Woodburn-Estacada Highway in Clackamas County, according to Oregon State Police.
OSP issued a statement saying Kristina Marie Copeland, 32, was northbound on Highway 211 at about 10:46 a.m. in a green 1992 Toyota Camry when she crossed the center line near between Colton and Elwood.
Copeland's vehicle struck a blue 2004 Jeep Liberty, caused the Jeep to roll over and come to a stop its top.
Copeland was declared deceased at the scene, OSP said. The driver of the Jeep and a passenger were transported to Oregon Health & Science University in Portland for treatment.
Breaking news reporter Charles Gearing may be reached at cgearing@gannett.com
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Oregon Route 226 closed between Lyons and Scio
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Salem Statesman Journal
The Oregon Department of Transportation said Oregon Route 226 between Lyons and Scio is closed due to a crash involving a logging truck that overturned and lost its load.
A detour has been set up for passenger vehicles on Jordan Valley Road, ODOT said. Trucks are not allowed on the detour.
Drivers are advised to find an alternate route and be aware of emergency vehicles.
This story will updated as more information become available.
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(WHNT) — A lawsuit filed earlier this month by former pastors and leaders of a Florida church claims Church of the Highlands founder Chris Hodges and others “engineered” their ultimate downfall.
“This case arises out of a continuing unlawful conspiracy masterminded by the Defendants to protect and expand their church growth business interests and endeavors and the substantial income they generate by destroying plaintiffs and eliminating them as perceived threats and competitors, which included engineering a takeover at Celebration Church of Jacksonville, Inc,” the complaint alleges.
In 1998, Stovall and Kerri Weems founded Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. The congregation grew to about 12,000, but that all changed in 2022 when Weems announced on social media that he was resigning from every role he held with the church.
That announcement came two months after he filed a lawsuit against the church’s board of trustees and officers over who controlled the congregation’s assets.
In the 42-page July 12 lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Florida’s middle district, the Association of Related Churches (ARC), Chris Hodges, Dino Rizzo and John Seibeling are all named as defendants.
The Weemses accuse all of the above of “continuing unlawful conspiracy” in a scheme that framed the couple and damaged their reputations, according to the lawsuit, saying the defendants “were consumed by greed and the desire to advance their own financial and business interests.”
According to the lawsuit, Pastor Weems felt his church “had become too ‘corporate,'” as it focused on generating attendance and revenue. He explained the church needed to put more concentration on “helping the poor, missionary work, equality, and simplifying the church.”
Pastor Weems also noted the negative mental impact on pastors, saying, “the modern church growth system and its constant pressure to grow attendance and generate more and more revenue to keep the corporate ‘machine’ running was having significant negative psychological and health impacts on pastors.”
Hodges, Rizzo, Seibeling and the ARC are accused of spreading the word that the Weems were under investigation for “financial mismanagement,” along with claims that the couple was abusive toward staff members.
“Defendants intentionally caused substantial financial and other irreparable harm to the Plaintiffs through a pattern of unlawful and often criminal acts that included extortion, bribery, psychological abuse, wire fraud, and computer crimes,” the complaint, which is seeking a jury trial, says.
When Pastor Stovall Weems decided in 2018 that he would not make donations to the ARC unless that money was going towards missionary work, the defendants began conspiring to replace him with Tim Timberlake, an ARC agent, “who they could control,” the lawsuit says.
The lawsuit is also seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
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Singer Sinead O’Connor has died, Irish media reported Wednesday. She was 56 years old.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the singer’s family said in a statement to the BBC and Irish broadcaster RTE.
O’Connor, born in Dublin, was recognizable by her shaved head and elfin features. She was a star from her 1987 debut album “The Lion and the Cobra” and became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia and was heightened by a promotional video featuring the gray-eyed O’Connor in intense close-up.
Her discography spanned decades. O’Connor released ten studio albums between 1987 and 2014. Her 1991 album “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” won the Grammy for best alternative performance.
She was a lifelong non-conformist — she said her shaved head was in response to record executives pressuring her to be conventionally glamorous.
The singer was always outspoken on political matters, from Irish unification to sexual abuse in the Catholic church. During a 1992 performance on “Saturday Night Live,” O’Connor ripped up a photo of the pope on live television in protest.
In 1999, O’Connor caused uproar in Ireland when she became a priestess of the breakaway Latin Tridentine Church — a position that was not recognized by the mainstream Catholic Church.
She converted to Islam in 2018 and told fans she had changed her name to Shuhada’ Davitt.
Her cause of death was not immediately released.
O’Connor is survived by her three children, the Irish Times reports. Her son Shane died at age 17 last year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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CEDAR LAKE — Hanover Community School Corp. has joined a growing number of school districts nationwide that are taking legal action against tech companies.
The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday in favor of a resolution to authorize litigation against social media companies.
The resolution states Hanover schools would seek compensation for damages suffered by the school district and students “as a result of the development, operation, and marketing of social media platforms.”
The vote was 4 to 1, with board member Scott Burdan voting against the resolution.
The school district will be joining a class action lawsuit led by Kansas City-based law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell, which is currently representing several school districts suing Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube in California state court.
According to the school district, joining the class action suit will be at no cost to the district, and no taxpayer dollars will be spent.
Hanover Community School Corp. now joins nearly 200 school districts across the country that have filed similar suits in federal court, according to the Wall Street Journal.
These school district have made similar allegations of the social media apps causing issues in the classroom and mental-health issues, making them divert resources from education
These lawsuits may face a big challenge however, as the social media companies have filed motions to dismiss these suits on the grounds the alleged harm is protected by Section 230, which protects internet companies from being held liable for content that is on their sites.
The Hanover Community School Corp. Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday night in favor of seeking lawsuit against social media companies. Board member Scott Burdan was the sole vote against the resolution.
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MITCHELL — When the leaders of a new Mitchell organization announced Big Friend Little Friend as the recipient of $8,000, Linda McEntee was reduced to tears.
Since becoming the executive director of Big Friend Little Friend two years ago, McEntee has been moved by witnessing the positive impact the organization has on youth and their mentors. Being selected as the first recipient of Mitchell’s 100 Women United showed McEntee that other community members see the type of impact Big Friend Little Friend has on its participants.
“I was honored that these women believe in what we do here. It shows they believe in the outcomes we are bringing for our little friends,” McEntee said.
The youth mentoring agency has expanded its outreach in the Mitchell area over the past few years. As of now, the organization has 36 kids and mentors paired. McEntee said the number of participants will likely increase to around 90 when the school year begins in late August.
From taking field trips around the area to attending basketball games at the Corn Palace, Big Friend Little Friend provides mentors and their littles with memorable experiences that cost money. The funds received from 100 Women United will help make more special events possible for Big Friend Little Friend’s participants, McEntee said. The group's first gathering was on Thursday, July 20.
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“Their generosity is going to make a real difference in the lives of our little friends,” she said. “We want to offer new experiences.”
The funds will also allow Big Friend Little Friend to cover other needs for the youth participants such as swimming lessons. McEntee said the organization has helped cover costs of swimming lessons for its youth in the program who may be in need, pointing to it as one of many examples Big Friend Little Friend supports kids in the community.
McEntee said statistics show youth who have a positive role model serving as their mentor in the program results in educational success.
“When a child has a mentor, they’re more likely to have a positive attitude at school and more likely to graduate from high school. They are also more likely to go to college because it helps them see a future for themselves.”
While Mitchell’s 100 Women United has only been in existence for a little over a month, the organization has already made a profound impact for a local nonprofit. It was formed by a small group of Mitchell women who were determined to raise money to support the myriad of local and area nonprofits that enrich the lives of many in the community.
Each member of the group pays an annual $200 fee ($100 twice a year), which is then pooled together and donated to a local nonprofit organization that is selected by the group members. For nonprofits to enter the drawing, they must be nominated by at least one of the 100 Women United members, according to committee member Teresa Hart. Nominees must also meet qualifications established by the group.
As of early July, the group had 45 members. Since then, the membership nearly doubled to around 80. The group’s rapid growth helped raise the first check amount that was distributed to Big Friend Little Friend to $8,000. As McEntee put it, $8,000 can go a long way for the organization she leads.
The mission of 100 Women United has McEntee on a quest to increase the membership to 100 – the group’s membership goal. When the group reaches at least 100 members, it will equate to $10,000 disbursements to selected nonprofit organizations twice a year.
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Considering many nonprofits rely on donations and grants that aren’t always guaranteed, McEntee said 100 Women United will provide a vital new funding stream for all nonprofits to have a chance at each year.
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A destroyed semi truck rests on the side of Interstate 65 after a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon.
CROWN POINT — A semi rollover caused road closures and traffic backup in the north and south lanes of Interstate 65 Wednesday afternoon, Indiana State Police said.
The highway is closed between Route 2 exit in Lowell and U.S. 30 exit near Merrillville and is expected to remain so until approximately 3:30 p.m., according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Traffic is being redirected onto both of those roads.
The crash happened at around 1:30 p.m., INDOT's website said.
Crown Point Fire Rescue said one person was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Indiana State Police are handling the investigation.
The semi was carrying hazardous material, ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield said. Hazmat teams are on scene to handle clean up.
The City of Crown Point said their streets are experiencing heavy traffic due to the diversion of vehicles and asked motorists to seek alternate routes when possible.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Jonathan Taylor
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306756
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clinton Triplett
Age : 53
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306769
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lashon Ward
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306755
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Dustin Stark
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306721
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carter Shipley
Age : 19
Residence: Lynden, WA
Booking Number(s):
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yasmin Santos-Morales
Age : 45
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306724
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tangarie Reid
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306753
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eric Reinke
Age : 47
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306736
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lawrence Russell
Age : 62
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306727
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martine Manzanales Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306738
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Martinez
Age : 39
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306761
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jorge Martinez
Age : 27
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306766
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Price
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306730
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Lyke II
Age : 25
Residence: Hoffman Estates, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306739
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306732
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Lopez
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306722
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharee Johnston
Age : 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306242
Arrest Date: June 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Holeyfield
Age : 33
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306733
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jordan Ivy
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306728
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Jewett-Hantes
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306758
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Hawkins
Age : 40
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306773
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Christopher Haniford
Age : 39
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306741
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shashona Harris
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306764
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Isaiah Castro
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306768
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurice Fort Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306740
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Fusco
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306743
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacob Grant
Age : 23
Residence: Evansville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306751
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - RECKLESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Taylor Brown
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306731
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - VISITING - SALE - ALCOHOL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regalado Campos
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306765
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Toni Casares
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306725
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Porcher Bennett
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306737
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Meagan Boersma
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306770
Arrest Date: July 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristyn Boskov
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306748
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antione Brown Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306734
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Barham
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306763
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kevin Barnes Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306735
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julius Barocio Sr.
Age : 27
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306729
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael White
Age : 56
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306686
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christine Yarchan
Age : 41
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306711
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Ryan
Age : 58
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306695
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Spencer Patterson
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306701
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM); BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Mariani
Age : 79
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306697
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Debora Harris
Age : 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306708
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Hansen
Age : 30
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306694
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theron Hall
Age : 19
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306710
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giannina Ballerini
Age : 68
Residence: Lansing, MI
Booking Number(s): 2306720
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Benjamin Cook
Age : 23
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306706
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: DNR
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Cotto Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306678
Arrest Date: July 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Cottrell Sr.
Age : 57
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306713
Arrest Date: July 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamal Pippion
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306658
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - CONVERSION - FAILURE TO RETURN LEASED/RENTED VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ward
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306670
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Freeman
Age : 31
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306660
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE IS AT LEAST 50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donald Bullman
Age : 42
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306655
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HEALTH- POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamila Cook
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306673
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roy Edwards Sr.
Age : 71
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306667
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Taylor
Age : 31
Residence: Lake Mary, FL
Booking Number(s): 2306616
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: WEAPON - USE - FIREARM - POINTING A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melissa Sacha
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306647
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Diane Schultz
Age : 56
Residence: Paw Paw, MI
Booking Number(s): 2306615
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DRUG - PRESCRIPTION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Peterson
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306632
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS W/DEADLY WEAPON (PERSON IS VICTIM); DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cynthia Olive
Age : 54
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306630
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eduardo Macias
Age : 31
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306620
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - BRIBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Moore
Age : 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306644
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE IS AT LEAST 50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Newton
Age : 33
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306634
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kejuan Lloyd
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306617
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Jasso
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306624
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jordan Hisson
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306641
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: TRESPASS - PROPERTY - UNAUTHORIZED - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Haywood
Age : 46
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306636
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - CHECK (NON-SUFFICENT FUNDS) - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Frostick
Age : 33
Residence: Countryside, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306629
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DECEPTION- LEGEND DRUG; POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kimberly Glover
Age : 53
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306649
Arrest Date: July 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Talani Falls
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306631
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DRUG - PRESCRIPTION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Chavez
Age : 47
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306646
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shakur Cheatem
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306633
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Elders
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306625
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javontae Ballard
Age : 29
Residence: Bloomingdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306627
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremee Allen
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306635
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erica Zamora
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306598
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Purcell
Age : 61
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306583
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Smith
Age : 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306612
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas Thomas
Age : 59
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306609
Arrest Date: July 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville, IN
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Devon Trannon
Age : 27
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306580
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristen O'Brien
Age : 39
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306581
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Natasha Perkins
Age : 32
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306582
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Mark
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306604
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jarvas Mitchell
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306599
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jariah Nolan
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306584
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Lepore
Age : 40
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306589
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Harmon
Age : 47
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306562
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shandra Foster
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306565
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnny Gibson
Age : 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306578
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CORRECTION - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION; RAPE - INTERCOURSE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Justin Banks
Age : 31
Residence: Wood River, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306585
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Bowdry
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306594
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Cadiz
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306606
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - CONVERSION - UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas Clark
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306568
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - MODERATE BODILY INJURY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
David Washington
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306536
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ilija Tomich
Age : 56
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306522
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Talian
Age : 63
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306525
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darcy Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306515
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY; ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Ray
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306532
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lineisha Sellers
Age : 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306537
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Hendron
Age : 66
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306523
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darion Key
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306520
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steve Goncher
Age : 53
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306526
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Drake
Age : 56
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306530
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dagoberto Ceja
Age : 59
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306531
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lasheanna Cooper
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306518
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nathaniel Burnett III
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306519
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jermell Anderson
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306521
Arrest Date: July 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rick Baker
Age : 43
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306533
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ahmad Zaid
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306541
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yesenia Rodriguez
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306564
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenny Kaechle
Age : 65
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306557
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Noll Jr.
Age : 41
Residence: Park Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306546
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Pawelko
Age : 34
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306548
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alvaro Alvarez
Age : 38
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306559
Arrest Date: July 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Burmeister
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306554
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Dereamer
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306550
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenneth Alexa
Age : 25
Residence: Frankfort, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306547
Arrest Date: July 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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ETHAN, S.D. — On a hot Wednesday morning, Leonard Meinke gently scolds his mother as she tries to drag tree branches as large as she is away from her home in Ethan.
Like any mother, she wants to help and make sure her son doesn’t hurt himself as he prepares a chainsaw and gets ready to cut tree trunks and limbs into manageable pieces. The green two-story home is surrounded by fallen yard trees, including a large one snapped off and draped across the roof.
“My son won’t let me help him,” Doris Meinke, 70, fretted as Leonard assured her that he would handle the heavy lifting.
The pair weren’t the only ones assessing damage Wednesday morning, as the community was collectively cleaning up from a severe thunderstorm that made its way through the area the night before, bringing rain, hail and high winds strong enough to topple huge trees. There were no injuries reported from the storm, which impacted several communities in the area.
The National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls said the storm was likely at its strongest when it went through Ethan, delivering gusts between 75 and 80 mph, among the strongest the service recorded from the system. The storm hit the community around 11 p.m. Tuesday and traveled from as far north and west as Highmore to as far south and east as Hutchinson County.
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Leonard Meinke had taken the day off from work to help liberate the house he shares with his mother from the tangle of trees.
“I’m trying to take it down before it does any more damage. I don’t think it poked through the roof or anything, I think it’s just sitting up there,” Leonard said optimistically, evaluating the tree limb on his roof. “Most of it is still held in the tree. It mostly looks worse than it is.”
He had just gotten underway with his new chainsaw late Wednesday morning, but he knew community residents had been at work cleaning up shortly after the storm passed.
“I was going to leave for work at 4 a.m. and I already heard chainsaws going. People have been at it all day,” Leonard said.
Across town, Brian Nesheim, who farms in rural Ethan, was cleaning up a downed tree in front of his sister-in-law’s house. The damage there was limited to a tree that was already split and rotten, likely contributing to its fall. Luckily, the damage there and at his farm wasn’t much worse.
“I just lost a window off a shed is all. And this tree was split and half-rotten anyway,” Nesheim said. “This (stuff) happens, but there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Not far away, Nancy Long was helping clean up the yard of an apartment complex that her husband takes care of. The damage there wasn’t too severe, and she said her home in Ethan had a large tree branch down, but otherwise came out of the storm relatively unscathed.
She said the storm reminded her of when Ethan experienced high straight-line winds about 20 years ago, but it was still a strange storm.
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“I was laying in bed last night and my wall right behind me is on the north side, and I was just touching the wall, and you could feel the wall — not moving — but you could tell there was something going on outside that was not your normal thunderstorm,” Long said.
Long, who works as the librarian for the Ethan School District, had been out in the heat and humidity with a rake gathering branches that would soon be hauled away. She was thankful that the city responded quickly and was helping people get the tree debris out of their yards.
“The city is really good, though. They come by and pick up the branches if you put them by the road, which is really nice, because I have nowhere to go with them,” Long said.
Up the street, Dave Duba, who works as the maintenance supervisor for the town of Ethan, was driving a loader and gathering massive bundles of branches and depositing them in a side-dump semi trailer that had come in from Davison County to help with cleanup. He had also been out working the night before with cleanup crews clearing the streets and said damage around town was fairly limited despite the mess.
“Man, we had some really nice trees growing at the park. Some big ones. Man, it’s just heartbreaking,” Duba said. “There were a few shingles torn off roofs, but I don’t think there’s major damage to any buildings, and nobody got hurt that I know of, so we’re really thankful for that.”
Duba said the Ethan Volunteer Fire Department, city workers and law enforcement from Davison County and the South Dakota Highway Patrol were among those in the community late last night helping coordinate cleanup, the first phase of which continued into the early morning hours. His primary task then was making sure the roads were clear of branches so workers could navigate the streets.
The helpful response from Davison County, which provided some equipment and personnel to the effort, and the community at large has been a blessing in a tough time, he said.
“We started right after the storm and we didn’t quit until about 2:30 a.m. (The Ethan Volunteer Fire Department) did a great job,” Duba said. “I’m appreciative of the public. Man, they are really pitching in. Not only in-town people, but out-of-town people are coming into town to help, too.”
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Peter Rogers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, said damage reports from area communities were similar to that of Ethan — mostly trees and shingle damage. Most of the winds associated with the storm gusted as high as 60 to 70 mph, with the winds in Ethan topping that.
There were some tornado warnings issued as the storm moved southeast but there were no confirmed sightings, Rogers said.
“There was damage in more than a couple towns. There was some in Ethan, a little in Mitchell, some in Mount Vernon and also a little bit in the Loomis area,” Rogers said. “Any tree, especially if it’s a bit compromised or older or rotten, these winds certainly could have been strong enough to take those down.”
A storm chaser reported wind gusts of 80 mph in Ethan, while another report indicated gusts up to 75 miles per hour. Trees were reported down in Loomis and wind gusts were reported at 52 mph north of Mitchell around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
An automated weather station near Mount Vernon recorded a wind gust of 69 mph at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday. That accompanied reports of large tree damage and power outages in Mount Vernon.
The Letcher area reported hail between nickel and dime size, while gusts of up to 70 mph were reported southwest of Letcher around 10 p.m.
In Hutchinson County, 66 mph gusts were recorded near Clayton, while a 50 mph wind gusts were recorded south of Freeman. Near Stickney, a 63 mph wind gust was reported.
Officially for July 25, Mitchell received 0.83 inches of rain, bringing the city's total for the month to 4.62 inches and 6.74 inches since the start of June. The month total and total since July 1 are both above normal, while Mitchell is six-tenths of an inch behind its normal precipitation for the year, with 11.66 inches of precipitation recorded for 2023 to date.
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Tuesday's storm was the fourth rain event of July to brig at least 0.75 inches of precipitation in Mitchell.
Tim Reitzel, chief deputy with the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed damage in Mount Vernon, where trees and powerlines were knocked down, and Loomis, but said damage could be found in many communities in the area. He said there were no known reports of injuries related to the storm, and asked people in affected communities to use caution when working on storm damage, particularly to stay away from downed power lines.
“We’ve just been checking the communities, seeing if they need assistance, and closing roads where they need to be closed,” Reitzel said. “We just had a lot of reports of downed power lines and (people should) stay away from them, and don’t drive around closed barricades if roads are closed off.”
Rogers said the next few days will remain hot before a slight cool-down takes hold Friday and Saturday, but chances for another severe storm like the one that struck Tuesday night are fairly low. He estimated a very slight chance of isolated storms Wednesday night and about a 20% chance for isolated storms for Friday and Sunday.
“It should be very spotty if anything does occur,” Rogers said.
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Businesses tied to Lake St. Clair generate $1.6 billion for region, new Macomb Co. study finds
Businesses connected to Lake St. Clair generate about $1.6 billion for the region and recreation on the lake has skyrocketed over the last decade, according to a new study by Macomb County.
Findings of the Lake St. Clair Valuation Study were released during Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel's annual "State of the Lake" address Wendesday at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township. Flanked by other county leaders, Hackel called Lake St. Clair "the busiest freshwater lake in the country, especially in the summer months."
"We always say the lake is a great asset but now we're putting numbers to that so people can truly understand what we have here in Macomb County and the opportunities that are," said Hackel.
Officials said the study is the first the county has conducted on the impact Lake St. Clair has on it. They plan to use the findings to promote the region and identify shortcomings.
Among the key findings:
∎ Businesses connected to the lake, such as those in the boating and restaurant sector, generate about $1.6 billion for the region and employ more than 18,000 people.
∎ Macomb County has about 160 miles of shoreline on Lake St. Clair Macomb County has about 51.4 miles of actual shoreline on the lake, but has another 109 miles when counting canals, piers, docks and seawalls, they said.
∎ Recreation on the lake is on the rise. The study found charter boat trips on Lake St. Clair has skyrocketed 620% from 2012 to 2022 and its marinas saw 1.4 million visitors in that time.
Gerry Santoro, program director for Parks and Natural Resources with the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Department, said the study took about 11 months to conduct and cost the county about $50,000.
The study was led by two Michigan State University professors and the research was done by them and the planning and development department's staff, he said.
"The MSU professors that we hired to assist us said the $1.6 billion figure is extremely conservative because there are some things that can't be measured," he said. "They told us they wouldn't be surprised if it was actually over $2 billion."
Santoro said the real work will be taking the study's findings and capitalizing on them. Ideas included in the study include buying waterfront property to improve access to the lake; promoting year-round recreation and tourism; and encouraging the development of a lake-side resort or mixed-use hotel.
Also at the event Wednesday, officials announced they were forming a taskforce led by the Macomb County Chamber to explore ways to boost the economy around the lake. They said the group will come together over the next couple of months.
One of the troubling issues on the lake for the last 13 years has been the growing presence of a type of algae called Lyngbya. Mats hundreds of feet wide and thick enough to stand have sprouted up along the lake shore in Harrison Township and have been colloquially referred to as "the muck" since 2010.
Lyngbya grows in freshwater lakes and rivers, and large growths have taken over entire marinas on Lake St. Clair. Residents often complain that the mats smell like rot in the summer and report that the algae mats grow back after attempts to remove them.
The Army Corps of Engineers in May began collecting samples of the algae as part of a study to determine how the bacterium grows and whether it poses health risks.
Macomb County and federal officials said in March that they were teaming up for a two-year, $400,000 study of the muck.
Hackel said Wednesday the county is waiting to see what that study finds before its government can begin working on a solution.
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Michigan panel approves DTE pact to close, convert energy plants faster
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an agreement struck by DTE Electric Co. and a host of environmental and business groups laying out a plan for the utility's energy generation over next 20 years.
In the settlement, DTE agreed to hasten the shutdown of its coal-fired Monroe Power Plant by three years; convert the coal-fired Belle River Power Plant in St. Clair County into a natural gas peaker plant; retire its diesel-powered River Rouge and St. Clair peaker plants; scale up development of energy storage and renewable energy production; donate money to groups that help customers pay utility bills and more.
Regulated Michigan utility companies must develop plans called integrated resource plans that serve as roadmaps for their future energy production, energy demands and strategies for reducing energy waste, improving reliability and protecting the environment.
DTE must file its next integrated resource plan by December 2026.
Some environmental groups praised the commission's approval of DTE's plans.
"Michigan's dirty air woes are a stark reminder of the need for more clean energy in the state," said Derrell Slaughter, Natural Resources Defense Council's Michigan clean energy advocate. "The settlement agreement for energy efficiency, battery storage and cleaner technologies will clearly benefit the health of customers by cutting dangerous air pollution."
DTE officials said the plan will help the company achieve its goal of generating net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan states DTE would generate 62% of its energy with renewable sources by 2042, when 20% would come from natural gas, 12% from nuclear and 6% from storage.
Twenty-one organizations worked on the settlement agreement, including the Michigan Department of Attorney General, environmental, energy, union and business groups. Most signed on to the version approved Wednesday. Some groups, including the Michigan Environmental Council and Citizens Utility Board of Michigan, did not sign the agreement. They also did not object.
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Oakland Twp. woman sentenced in New Year's hit-and-run that killed MSU student
Pontiac — An Oakland Township driver who fatally struck a 22-year-old Michigan State student with her car on New Year's Day before fleeing the scene and leaving the country was sentenced to one to five years with the Michigan Department of Corrections in Oakland County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon.
Tubtim "Sue" Howson, 57, pleaded no contest last month to failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death. She was accused of hitting MSU senior Benjamin Kable with her vehicle around 5:49 a.m. on January 1, 2023 and leaving the scene of the crash. She flew to Thailand two days later and was extradited in February.
Under the no-contest plea, Howson accepts the conviction but does not have to admit guilt. She is still convicted of the felony charge and was sentenced before Judge Michael Warren on Wednesday.
Howson's lawyer Jalal Dallo argued that she should be allowed to serve her time in the Oakland County Jail, where she has been in custody since March. Oakland County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Andrea Ajlouni said Howson's actions, and lack thereof, following the crash warrant sentencing with the State Department of Corrections and that she is a "dangerous individual."
"The defendant left the victim in the middle of the road as if he was an animal, as if he was roadkill, a total disregard for human life," Ajlouni said.
Dallo pointed out that Howson has no criminal history and was unlucky that she didn't swerve in time to avoid "someone acting erratically."
Howson's husband, son and other supporters were present in court on Wednesday. At least 15 members of the Kable family also appeared for the sentencing. Howson addressed them through a Thai translator who was present for the entire hearing.
"I want to apologize (to) the family of the victim and the victim himself that what happened," Howson said. "I feel so sorry that what happened that day."
At the time of the crash, Kable, of Shelby Township, was heading home from a New Year's Eve party. He had taken an Uber but was kicked out of the vehicle for an unknown reason on Rochester Road. He was hit while walking on Rochester Road south of Whims Lane and pronounced dead at the scene.
Howson was driving to work at Whole Foods at the time of the crash and thought she had hit a deer, she said at a news conference in February. After the crash, she returned home, left her car there and drove to work in a different vehicle, Ajlouni said. Howson said she didn't call the police because she was in shock, her defense attorneys said.
Four members of Kable's family prepared statements to read in court Wednesday but only his parents, Michael and Stacy, addressed Howson before Warren delivered her sentence.
"Did you bother to call 911? ... Did you provide any aid or comfort as Ben lay dying on the road? No, you did not," Michael Kable said. "You selfishly fled the scene. You left him in the road to be run over again by any oncoming vehicle. Shame on you. You showed no decency, no empathy or compassion for others."
Ben's death has broken the Kable family, his mother Stacy Kable said.
"You knew it wasn't a deer but you did not act like a good Samaritan that day," she said to Howson. "You rendered no aid, no helping hand. You left and you only thought of yourself."
An eyewitness account of the hit-and-run and a tip submitted to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office led police to Howson, who lives near the scene of the crash. Howson has dual citizenship in the United States and Thailand and she took a one-way flight to Bangkok on January 3, before police had publicly identified her as a suspect.
Her husband was in Thailand for work at the time, and the decision to leave the country was motivated by panic, Howson's lawyer Jalal Dallo said at her arraignment in March. She sought out family because she needed support, not to hide.
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office and Kable's family believe that Howson fled the scene of the crash and later the country to avoid prosecution. Once the Oakland County Sheriff's office located Howson in Thailand, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals and Thai law enforcement, she voluntarily returned to the United States in February. Howson's bond was set at $1 million and she has remained in custody for 132 days. This time will be credited against her jail sentence, Warren announced Wednesday.
Warren said he received a number of letters on behalf and in favor of both Howson and Kable and that no sentence would bring Ben back.
"Your loved one would not want you to ruin your life over what happened. He's gonna want you to move on as best as you can," Warren said before announcing Howson's sentence. "That's what you need to do, as opposed to letting her ruin everybody else's life."
Howson's behavior has made the Kable family's grief "so much worse," Michael Kable said. He was glad to get some justice for his son, but the sentencing did not bring any closure, he said.
"While we were being crushed by grief, you twisted the knife. Not a shred of concern for your victim or his family," Kable said. "It's sad that there are people who could do that kind of thing. ... Now, justice has finally arrived."
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PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Pasco County firefighter paramedic was honored for his quick thinking that saved lives in two separate health scares at his local gym within a week of each other.
Pasco County Firefighter Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz was able to receive recognition and thanks for saving two gym-goers for the first time who suffered cardiac arrest while working out.
"Just fortunate I was here that day," the firefighter said Wednesday.
Both medical episodes happened at CrossFit Plant City, where Dudkiewicz was off-duty and working out. He originally didn't want to go to the gym on the day of the first incident, but his wife ultimately told him to.
"She was like, 'Oh, you should go,'" he explained. "So I showed up and both incidents happened after the workout – my heart rate is at 170 already as it is and...I come in and do what I was trained to do."
On May 25, the firefighter was at the gym when he suddenly jumped to help a fellow gym-goer who suffered cardiac arrest. He was able to perform CPR and apply an automated external defibrillator before Plant City Fire Rescue got on the scene.
Just a week later, Dudkiewicz found himself once again in a similar situation. While at the gym on June 1, the firefighter paramedic performed CPR on a person suffering cardiac arrest.
He was able to successfully help the gym-goer until EMS arrived.
During the surprise event Wednesday, the two gym-goers were able to thank Dudkiewicz for saving their lives.
"Thank you for saving my life," one of the gym-goers, Richard, said while hugging the firefighter. "God sent me a guardian angel and that guardian angel saved my life."
Dudkiewicz said he was grateful to see the two again again not on a stretcher.
"I am thankful for these people that chose the profession that they chose and for being there when I needed them," said the other gym-goer, Patty.
Plant City Fire Rescue Interim Fire Chief Tim Mossgrove was also able to present Dudkiewicz with a challenge coin which is given to people who do "remarkable things out there in the field."
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HOUSTON — A University of Houston graduate student remains in critical condition after being struck by lightning at the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte earlier this month.
Susroonya Koduru, 25, came to the United States from India to pursue her dreams of a career in computer science, her family said.
Her parents are still in India but they are trying to get to Houston to be with their daughter. UH said Tuesday that its International Student and Scholar Services Office is trying to help them with the complex emergency visa process.
Susroonya's cousin said she was sightseeing at the monument when she was struck by lightning near the reflection pond.
"The strike caused her to go into cardiac arrest for 20 minutes before circulation could be restored. Subsequently, she suffered devastating brain damage and went into a coma," the cousin said on a verified GoFundMe.com page.
She said Susroonya remains on a ventilator and feeding tube.
"Susroonya needs aggressive and prolonged care to give her any hope of realizing her dreams to be a successful independent woman," the cousin posted.
Now, they're trying to raise money to help with medical bills and the parents' travel costs. They hope to take their daughter back to India for long-term care. She said the air ambulance alone will cost about $250,000.
The cousin is also asking for prayers.
"By joining hands, we can make a profound impact on the lives of this young girl and her family, offering them the comfort and strength they so desperately need," she wrote.
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NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man is behind bars after police said he attacked a security officer at a local Social Security office with a knife.
According to the Neshannock Police Department, officers were called to the Social Security office on Wilmington Road in New Castle just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police said while on the way to the scene, responding officers learned the suspect, identified as Glenn D. Samuels Jr., 56, from New Castle, was walking from the plaza.
Samuels was taken into custody without incident.
The victim, who police said is brothers with Samuels, was taken to UPMC Jameson for lacerations to his head.
There’s currently no word on the victim’s condition.
Samuels is being held in the Lawrence County Jail on $300,000 bond.
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PLEASANT HILLS, Pa. — One person was trapped in their car following a two-vehicle crash in Pleasant Hills Wednesday.
According to the Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company on Facebook, the crash happened at 1:36 p.m.
The person was removed from the car in ten minutes and transferred to EMS for any possible injuries.
There’s no word on that person’s condition.
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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police’s Graffiti Squad is asking for the public’s help to find two people seen in a graffiti tagging video from South Side.
According to police, the tagging happened on July 11 at 2:10 a.m. in the 1400 block of Bingham Street.
A homeowner gave police a video which shows a male suspect walked across the street with a spray paint can and shook it before tagging the side of his house.
Police said while the suspect was graffitiing, a female was seen taking pictures. The two walked away immediately after the incident.
The spray paint reads “AChizz23″ in blue paint. The same tag in the same color paint also appeared on a garage, a residence and a business in the area.
Officials said the suspect may be the same person who tagged the Serbian Club in the 2500 block of Sarah Street in December 2022. The same paint and tag was used.
Anyone with information can call and leave confidential tips at (412) 495-6052.
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PITTSBURGH — After Juan Soto celebrated a home run for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Angel Perdomo responded by beaning the next batter, Manny Machado, with a fastball.
The game’s umpiring crew deemed it purposeful and not only ejected Perdomo, but ejected Pirates’ manager Derek Shelton, who came out to argue.
Perdomo was handed a three-game suspension by the league while Shelton was given a one-game ban. Neither will appeal.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – NBA star Lebron James’ son, Bronny, is still recovering after the basketball player reportedly collapsed on the court suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA is something several Central Florida districts have been working to prevent and prepare for as it’s the number one killer of athletes in the world. It’s also the fight of a local nonprofit working to prevent it nationwide.
One in 25 schools in the U.S. will have someone collapse on their campus from sudden cardiac arrest every single year.
Monday officially starts the fall sports season in Florida.
“The athletic trainers all carry an AED, the athletic trainers all in a head and at every practice workout, anything involving teams, there has to be a card-carrying first aid, CPR-trained coach,” said Lary Beal, Volusia County School’s athletic director.
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Beal said they check their automatic defibrillators (AED) every month to make sure they’re ready in case the worst is to happen.
The coaches are retrained every year, too.
“They’re mandated every year, every coach has to do the concussion, cardiac arrest, and heat and hydration course every year on FHSAA,” said Beal.
The sudden collapses of Bronny James and Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin brought the attention of cardiac arrest to a nationwide spotlight and the need for CPR training, AEDs, and heart screenings.
“If the AED isn’t within about three to four minutes, then you’re too far away from that AED,” said Shawn Sima, a director for Who We Play For.
Who We Play For is a nonprofit organization that was started in Brevard County after the death of a student from sudden cardiac arrest. It’s now the largest organization in the country that provides free or reduced-cost heart screenings for student-athletes but also helps sells AEDs to raise money for those screenings.
Sima’s daughter was saved by an AED when she collapsed.
“Believe it or not, only 20 states in the U.S., thankfully Florida is one of them, have any legislation that requires AEDs on campus,” he said.
In Congress now is a bipartisan bill called the Access to AEDs Act. It’s something Who We Play For has been pushing for since 2018.
“It makes $25 million over five years available for schools to apply for grants through the U.S. government to get AEDs on their campus,” said Sima.
It also makes sure there is a cardiac emergency response plan on those campuses, so people know how to react.
It’s been introduced to Congress and is being read by committees now.
“This will be one of the most lifesaving bills ever passed in the United States just by the number of people affected,” said Sima.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An 11-year-old girl was arrested earlier this month after texting 911 about a fake abduction, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
In a release, deputies said the girl told 911 her friend had been kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van on southbound I-95 in Oak Hill.
According to deputies, the girl texted updates for the next hour and a half, explaining she was following in a blue Jeep and describing the supposed gunman.
Several deputies responded — alongside police from Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange — to search for the kidnapper, though no vehicle was found, the release shows.
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Ultimately, deputies were directed to a home in Port Orange after tracking the 11-year-old girl’s cell phone, the sheriff’s office said
Upon arrival, deputies got in touch with the girl’s father, who said that she was inside with her family, investigators said.
As deputies approached the girl, she was seen holding her cell phone, which was ringing as she walked out to meet with law enforcement, according to the release.
The girl eventually confessed she got the idea to prank 911 through a YouTube challenge, thinking it “would be funny,” deputies said.
The sheriff’s office released body camera video of the deputies chastising the 11-year-old girl during the arrest, telling her that “nothing is going to happen” to her and that she could use it as a “learning experience.”
“This kind of prank activity is dangerous — we’re going to investigate every incident, but today, it wasted valuable resources that might have helped someone else who legitimately needed our help,” Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood later said.
The 11-year-old faces charges of making a false report concerning the use of a firearm in a violent manner and misuse of 911. She was taken to the Family Resource Center for processing before being transferred to the Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
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After nearly three decades of discussion, Manassas is one step closer to implementing a passenger airline service at its regional airport.
It would also transform the largest general aviation airport in Virginia into one of nine airports across the state that offer passenger service, according to Airport Director Juan Rivera.
The expansion would place Manassas in tandem with larger airports across the Washington metropolitan area that offer domestic and international flights, such as Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. Rivera said the focus is providing low-cost, regional flights for local and surrounding communities, specifically in Northern Virginia.
“We’re not certainly going to be a DCA or a Dulles; we don’t have the facilities nor the landmass for something like that,” Rivera said. “That’s also not what we want to be when we grow up, so to speak. I think it’ll be a niche market. It’s point-to-point.”
Under the plan, Avports Manassas would invest up to $125 million to expand the airport terminal at 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd. to a 35,000-square-foot space. Officials said the proposal estimates roughly four to six terminal gates and an increase of less than 11 percent of flights arriving and departing the airport, which would equate to up to 112,000 flights.
They hope to provide infrastructure to offer 3,650 additional flights during the first year of operation, and nearly 12,000 in the third year. Officials say the airport could eventually offer up to 30 daily flights going to and from Manassas.
The proposal would serve as an access point into larger airports, or provide regional service to surrounding areas, including Charlotte and Boston. The airport is also looking to provide carrier services into Florida because it’s a popular destination, according to Avports officials.
Avports would handle commercial passenger service operations but work under the jurisdiction of the Manassas Regional Airport, which will continue to own the site, officials said. Rivera added that Avports would take on the investment and financing on the project.
Avports said it will profit off operational fees for the airport, such as parking and concessions, while profit generated from rent, the expanded terminal and land that is being used will go toward the Manassas Regional Airport. The airport will also get a percentage of the revenue that Avports generates, which Rivera said would be no more than 5 percent.
Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said the proposed expansion will allow for economic growth for the area and will provide a convenient option for local residents to access a nearby airport. The closest commercial airport is Dulles, which is a half-hour drive from the city’s downtown.
“It’s a game changer for the city — it’s income, it’s going to help with the tax base. It’s just a positive thing all the way around,” Davis-Younger said. “Anytime you can provide an avenue for businesses to come into the city, for people to come into the city, it’s always going to be a good thing — growth is a good thing.”
Terry L. Clower, director of the George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis, said the plan would ultimately be good for business and economic development throughout the Washington area.
He added that the size and scope of the proposed Manassas Regional Airport expansion is not large enough to significantly impact surrounding airports like National and Dulles. In turn, newfound airport development would also attract investment from outside companies, such as those who operate data centers, to accelerate growth.
“What we find is that having a variety of air transportation options is good for making a region more attractive,” Clower said. “So, if we can get these investments, particularly if they are investments supported by the Federal Aviation Administration, that’s going to work to leverage those local investments, and I think that’s going to be good.”
Officials from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which oversees National and Dulles airports, said they don’t have a position on airports outside of their oversight because, ultimately, additional air service choices for consumers is good for the community at large.
There have been conversations on providing passenger flight services in Manassas since the mid-1990s, when Walt Disney Co. proposed a $650 million theme park in Haymarket around United States history, Rivera said.
With Manassas roughly 12 miles away from the proposed Disney’s America site, officials sought to build an airport terminal to handle the expected tourism from the development, he added. Although the larger airport terminal had been built, the Disney proposal faced strong public opposition and was eventually abandoned.
The terminal space was eventually repurposed into office spaces, and as aircraft equipment and sizing grew exponentially over the years, Rivera said it became apparent that the airport would need a large, costly renovation project to stay up to date.
Avports CEO Jorge Roberts said the Manassas proposal is part of a trend to bring private funding to public airports for passenger terminals. There have been six regional airport developments over nearly three decades, with the most recent addition happening in New Haven, Conn., three years ago. He said he hopes to see similar success in Manassas.
“We’re very excited to see this project take the next step,” Roberts said in a statement. “The City of Manassas has long planned for passenger commercial service and we’re very proud to play a role.”
The first phase of the project will begin once the FAA signs off on the plan, which would kick-start a 12- to 18-month certification process that would assess whether the airport meets air transportation safety standards and ensure passenger services flights meet federal regulations, according to the FAA’s site. Avports estimates the entire project could take up to four years to complete.
Officials said that they hope to have three to five flights a day once phase one begins. They hope to eventually increase these flight capacities in the next phase, and complete an environmental impact analysis over the course of this work.
Overall, Rivera said the airport development will provide a convenient market for residents closer to their homes and increase tourism and economic growth. At Manassas Regional Airport alone, the proposal could add nearly 250 airport jobs.
“I just think this is a good thing for the citizens,” he said. “I think it’s going to open a lot of opportunities for creating jobs.”
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Budweiser Clydesdales visit Canton for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities
- Gentle Clydesdales are "ambassadors" for Budweiser beer.
- Clydesdales were bred to pull heavy wagons.
- The breed originated in Scotland.
JACKSON TWP. − A horse is a horse, unless of course, it's one of the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
The official ambassadors of Budweiser beer arrived on Kent State University's Stark campus this week in conjunction with this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival produced by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Clydesdales will participate in the Balloon Classic presented by Aultman this weekend, and The Canton Repository Grand Parade on Aug 5.
A team of 10 Clydesdales — Steve, Majestic, Romeo, Brandon, Tim, Phoenix, RJ, Tom, Beck and Bandit — and Dalmatians Lilly and Natty greeted visitors on Wednesday morning.
The Clydesdales' connection to Budweiser goes back 90 years, to 1933, when August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III gifted their father and grandfather, Anheuser-Busch founder August A. Busch Sr. with a six-horse Clydesdale team and wagon to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition.
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Budweiser Clydesdales: 'I love them. I couldn't wait to wake up this morning.'
Amber Nesvitt of Perry Township said she remembers the thrill of seeing the Clydesdales during Pro Football Hall of Fame festivals when she was a child. On Wednesday, she brought her children, Brock, 17, Charlotte and Nolan, 6, and Aurora, 3 so they could have their own memories.
"They're beautiful," Nesvitt said. "I love them. I couldn't wait to wake up this morning. These are the things everybody remembers forever."
Clydesdale team supervisor Dave Thomas, who leads a crew of about seven, said they travel 45 weeks a year.
"During that time, we make about 200 appearances a year," he said.
Thomas said most of the horses are born and bred at the Warm Springs Ranch in Boonville, Missouri, the official breeding facility of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
"We also buy some from breeders," he said.
Thomas said the Clydesdales work for about 10 years, after which Budweiser makes sure they enjoy a comfortable retirement.
Joyce Fildes: 'They're so big. I love their feet.'
Craig and Joyce Fildes of Meyers Lake brought granddaughter and grandson, Blake and Jax Morris, 7, and 3, respectively, to greet the horses.
But the adults were as excited as the kids, with Joyce Fildes being in awe of their physicality.
"They're so big," she said. "I love their feet."
Craig Fildes said he did some research on the Clydesdales before their visit.
Clydesdales are draft horses, originally bred to pull heavy wagons. The average adult Clydesdale is 17 "hands" high, and weighs between 1,900 and 2,200 pounds.
Their origins go back to Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the 1700s when Flemish horses were bred with local horses. Their name refers to the Clyde River in Scotland. The breed was officially recognized in 1826. They first appeared in the U.S. in the mid-1800s.
Despite their size, they are known for their gentle disposition.
"The size, the beauty, the prestige of them is phenomenal," Fildes said.
Amanda McDonald of Jackson Township loves the Clydesdales so much, she wore a Budweiser Clydesdales T-shirt. She brought awestruck sons Ryder, 11, and Emmett, 4, and daughter, Addelyn, 6, for their first-ever visit.
"I love them," McDonald said.
The Clydesdales will be in Stark County through Aug. 5. It is free to see them at the Kent State campus.
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Where to see the Budweiser Clydesdales in Stark County
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting Canton as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Here's where you can see them:
Today: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus (located behind the Recreation and Wellness Center. One horse will make an appearance from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kishman's IGA Minerva, 202 E. High St., Minerva.
Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. One horse will make an appearance from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Erie Street Pub, 2700 Erie St. S, Massillon.
Friday: 5 p.m. the Clydesdales will be hitched at Kent State University's Stark campus prior to the balloon launch for the Balloon Classic.
Saturday: 5 p.m. the Clydesdales will be hitched at Kent State University's Stark campus prior to the balloon launch for the Balloon Classic.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. One horse will make an appearance from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buehler's Fresh Foods, 7138 Fulton Drive NW, Jackson Township.
Monday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. One horse will make an appearance from 5 to 7 p.m. at John's Bar & Grille, 2658 Easton St. NE, Plain Township.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark Campus. One horse will make an appearance from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loby's Bar & Grille, 4736 Hills & Dales Road NW, Jackson Township.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. Some of the horses will appear in "full hitch" from 3 to 5 p.m. at Meijer, 4934 Fulton Drive NW, Jackson Township.
Aug. 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. One horse will make an appearance from 3 to 5 p.m. at Buehler's Fresh Foods, 3000 Wooster Ave., Dover.
Aug. 4: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus. The Clydesdales will make full hitch deliveries from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown Canton.
Aug. 5: The Clydesdales will participate in full hitch in the Canton Repository Grand Parade, which begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Canton. They will be on display from noon to 7 p.m. at Kent State University's Stark campus.
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Family of six displaced after fire in basement of Fond du Lac home
The fire was extinguished quickly but caused extensive damage to the basement.
FOND DU LAC – The Red Cross is assisting a family of six who were displaced after a fire in the basement of their home Tuesday night.
Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a home at 605 County K in Fond du Lac at 9 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of the smell of smoke on the first floor and smoke in the basement of the residence.
When fire crews arrived at the single-family residence, they found heavy smoke coming from the basement, the department said in a news release, adding there was also light to moderate smoke on the first and second floors.
The fire was quickly extinguished, the department said, but not before it caused extensive damage to the basement.
The home was occupied by a family of six who were alerted to the fire by the smell and the sounding smoke detectors in their basement.
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Numerous cats were found and removed from the residence.
No injuries were reported by the residents or Fire/Rescue personnel.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, the department said, adding crews would be out canvassing the neighborhood Wednesday handing out fire safety literature on the importance of smoke alarms and detectors.
Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @breidHTRNews.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Two splash pads in Tupelo are currently out of service.
Leigh Ann Mattox of the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department said one splash pad is in the Joyner neighborhood and the second is at Veterans Park.
The city doesn’t expect the splash pads to reopen until September.
This comes as the city awaits for parts to be delivered.
The splash pad at Theron Nichols Park remains open.
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Woman injured at Delaware State Fair after attraction malfunctions
A woman was injured after a Delaware State Fair attraction malfunctioned earlier this week, an official confirmed.
According to a Facebook post, a woman who climbed the Zero Shock attraction jumped from a platform "2-3 stories high" onto a Zero Shock airbag.
"The bag malfunctioned and deflated and she broke her ankle in 3 places," the post says. "She is currently in the hospital."
The Facebook post links to a GoFundMe account created by Arianna French, who says the victim is her mother. French declined to comment further when reached by phone.
Delaware State Fair spokesman Danny Aguilar confirmed an injury occurred on the attraction and said officials have been in touch with the victim's family.
"The ride has been closed pending further investigation," Aguilar said. "We don't anticipate it opening back up."
It's unclear how exactly the airbag malfunctioned. Zero Shock's address is listed as in New Zealand, and representatives did not return calls or emails. Zero Shock uses patented impact-absorbing technology it claims is "the safest and most advanced ... in the world," according to the company's website.
The Zero Shock attraction was inspected for the fair June 30, according to documents obtained by Delaware Online/The News Journal, and is owned by Mobil Mt. Inc. out of Butler, Pennsylvania. A spokesperson for Mobil Mt. declined to comment.
See the full inspection document:Which carnival rides passed safety test at Delaware State Fair 2023?
The Zero Shock attraction was found to be compliant with the standards required for insurance coverage, the document says, by Florida inspecting company Safety Services and Consulting International LLC.
The Zero Shock airbag operates just like a car's shock absorber, according to the company's website.
"The top surface sheet of the air bag merely ‘floats’ on top of a series of cylindrical tubes or ‘fingers’. When a body lands or indents the top surface sheet, only a small amount of air within the tubes immediately expels into the base bag below when making impact," the website says.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught
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INDIANAPOLIS — Three Butler University women's soccer players filed lawsuits Wednesday alleging the team's former athletic trainer sexually assaulted them and other members of the team.
According to the civil lawsuits, now-former athletic trainer Michael Howell is accused of assaults and other sexual misconduct over the course of "many years."
The alleged abuse occurred in Butler's training room, offices, buses and in Howell's private hotel rooms during away games. The suits claim the assaults happened while Howell was under the supervision of Butler's senior associate athletic director for student-athlete health, performance and well-being.
According to the suits, Howell's treatments included athletic massages that should have only lasted 10 minutes and targeted a specific area. Instead, the suits claim, Howell would give full-body massages and in a private room that could last hours.
The suits claim Howell told the women he had "files against all the players and would use them if they ever said anything bad about him." He also allegedly said, "If I go down, you all go down with me."
The suits also claim Howell would get upset if the players did not show up for treatments and had control over who could and could not play.
The suits claim that when six female athletes reported Howell's alleged misconduct and that he had been photographing and videotaping them, Butler University retained independent legal counsel to investigate.
Additionally, the suits claim Butler University alerted Howell to the investigation before contacting law enforcement or seizing his work-issued phone. The suits claim that allowed Howell to destroy and/or transfer likely lurid photographs and videos taken of the athletes.
The suits claim outside attorneys for Butler University confirmed the most serious parts of the allegations and that "Butler did not have a formal policies and procedures manual for its athletic trainers, lacked necessary safety protocols, and emphasized Howell's stark deviations from standard practices.
The suits go on to claim a Title IX panel "determined that Howell had sexually assaulted and harassed multiple members of the Butler women's soccer team."
The suits also claim "Butler has not reached out to a single former athlete to understand the depth of Howell's misconduct, offer help to those who may be survivors of his abuse, or otherwise take responsibility for the harm caused to athletes by someone under its employ."
The attorney for one of the alleged victims issued the following statement to 13News:
Our clients and other members of Butler women’s soccer team reported the abuse perpetrated against them by a predator employed by their University as an athletic trainer, and they subsequently proved their allegations through Butler’s Title IX process. These brave athletes have now filed suit and seek to obtain full justice for the harms they suffered, notify other athletes who may have been sexually assaulted while competing for Butler that they are not alone, and ensure that the predator once employed by Butler – who assaulted vulnerable female student-athletes multiple times, in multiple locations on and off campus - cannot hurt another athlete.
The players are suing for negligence, battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The suits are asking for damages for past, present and future physical and psychological pain, suffering and impairment, medical bills, counseling and other costs for past and future care.
A statement from Butler University to 13News reads:
The health, safety, and well-being of our campus community is always our top priority. In late September 2021, student-athletes on the women’s soccer team reported misconduct by Michael Howell, an assistant athletic trainer. Upon being informed of the allegations, the University promptly notified law enforcement, removed Howell from campus and suspended him from his job duties, pending further investigation. After a thorough investigation and hearing, the trainer was found responsible for violating University policies, and he was then terminated in summer 2022. Butler looks forward to the opportunity to show the high integrity and responsiveness of the coaches and senior personnel. Because the complaints do not name the plaintiffs and they have not waived federal student privacy protections, Butler is limited from further comment outside of the legal process.
A Butler University spokesperson turned down a request for an on-camera interview, but did say the university notified the Butler University Police Department.
13News was unable to find any criminal charges filed against Howell in Marion County concerning the alleged assaults.
NOTE: 13News is not including copies of the lawsuits as they contain information that could be used to identify the alleged victims of sexual assault.
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CEDAR HILL, Texas — Cedar Hill police have released body and dash camera video of officers firing on a man who is accused of shooting and injuring a doctor at a local medical center.
Police on Tuesday, July 25, responded to an active shooter incident just after 12:15 p.m. at the Methodist Family Health Center of Beltline Road. Officers found one victim, a physician, on the ground with a gunshot wound.
According to police, an officer saw the suspected shooter with a long gun get into a vehicle. The suspect crashed just moments later.
During a news conference on Wednesday, July 26, police said the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Bryan McGee, fired his gun at the responding officers, who then returned fire. Police then said McGee dropped his gun and the shooting stopped. McGee then picked the gun back up and officers began firing again, according to police.
Edited body and dash camera video showed the incident between responding officers and McGee. Watch below:
Police said the officers eventually approached the vehicle, removed McGee from inside and began live-saving procedures. The suspect was transported to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
McGee faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, with additional charges pending. According to police, investigators recovered a semi-automatic rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, along with ammunition, inside McGee's vehicle.
Through the investigation, police said they learned McGee's ex-girlfriend worked at the Methodist Family Health Center and that he had recently made threats toward her. Police said they believe Tuesday's shooting at the medical center was a planned attack.
In a statement, Methodist Family Health Center said the physician who was shot is recovering at home and he was released from the hospital on Wednesday, July 26.
"The doctor, who has served Cedar Hill and the surrounding communities for decades, is asking for privacy for himself and the clinic staff," the medical center said. "He would like to thank the community for their support and the team at Methodist Dallas for the excellent care he received."
Police said the Dallas County Sheriff's Office will be investigating the shooting between the officers and the suspect, while the Cedar Hill department is handling an internal investigation. The officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
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Body found on grounds of Arizona state Capitol
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Authorities say a body has been found on the grounds of the Arizona state Capitol in downtown Phoenix.
Phoenix police discovered the body just before 7 a.m. Wednesday outside the Capitol. Authorities didn't immediately release any information on the person's identity. They say the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death.
The investigation was turned over to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, which has jurisdiction over state Capitol property.
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Food vendors, musical performances, 4-H competitions and of course, the carnival: This year's McLean County Fair, which kicks off today and runs through Sunday, offers a wide variety of summer fun.
Here's everything you need to know.
When is the fair?
Gates are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with 4-H exhibits open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday, gates are open from noon to 8 p.m.
Carnival hours are 1 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Carnival pricing varies based on the day, time and availability of specials; see this story at pantagraph.com for a full list.
Where is the fair?
McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
How much is admission?
Admission is always free for children 5 and younger, but otherwise varies based on the day and age of the person.
On Wednesday through Saturday, admission is $8 for those over 13, $5 for children 6 to 12. On Sunday, it is $4 for adults and $2 for those 6 to 12.
Multi-day admission is $18 for those 13 and older, and $12 for kids who are 6 to 12. Tickets can be purchased online at mcleancountyfair.org, as well as at the gate.
Several days have special themes. On Thursday, seniors (60 and older) and veterans get free admission all day, and participants of all ages can get their admission knocked down to $1 at the gate if they donate school supplies. Details are available on the fair website, mcleancountyfair.org.
What should you make sure to see?
To fair manager Michael Swartz, there are several cornerstones of the fair. The first is the 4-H competitions. "We want the community to see the growth and development that our future leaders these kids have, and how they're developing from year to year," he said.
The second is free, on-ground entertainment, including the activity-filled Food and Farm Fun Zone and new this year, a shark encounter. (Its owner travels with the exhibit.)
The third is fair food, from the classic lemon shakeups and funnel cakes to meatier fare provided by beef and pork producers.
Finally, there are grandstand activities, which include a tractor pull on Wednesday, demolition derby on Saturday and the Ya Bud country music night with artist Dylan Scott on Friday. The latter event has been held for several years in honor of David D. Stiles V, who died in a single-vehicle crash when he was 19. Stiles had been traveling back from seeing Scott perform when he was killed, his mother said.
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BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Fire Department is investigating a fire reported Tuesday at the Hilltop Mobile Home Park.
Firefighters were called about 3:20 p.m. to Avenue G for a reported fire in a mobile home after neighbors reported smoke coming from the home, according to a statement from Bloomington Fire on Wednesday.
On scene, they found a fire burning throughout the home and extending to an adjacent garage. The siding of a neighboring mobile home was also damaged by the flames, which caused melting. Fire crews had the blaze under control within about 20 minutes.
Frank Friend, public information officer for the department, said the mobile home was unoccupied. No injuries were reported and no residents were displaced by the fire.
The cause of the fire had not been determined Wednesday, but it “appeared to be have started in the porch area,” fire officials said. The home sustained significant damage, but a damage estimate was not immediately available.
The Normal Fire Department also responded to assist, and Nicor Gas responded to secure the gas, Friend said.
Capt. Jason Anglin said, “The guys did a great job, we had an extensive amount of fire, and the hot weather made conditions (tough).”
The back section of the home and its roof are heavily damaged as Bloomington firefighters work to extinguish a single-family structure fire at 2309 Rainbow Ave. on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
The back section of the home and its roof are heavily damaged as Bloomington firefighters work to extinguish a single-family structure fire at 2309 Rainbow Ave. on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. Friday night.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. Friday night.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Ave. Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze at 2309 Rainbow Drive on Friday night. Two occupants of the home escaped and firefighters were searching for two dogs. Normal firefighters were also called to the scene. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph
Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275. Twitter: @d_jack_alkire
The mobile home that burned Tuesday, July 25 on G Avenue in the Hilltop Mobile Homes park. The home was unoccupied at the time; there were no injuries.
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a cocaine delivery charge.
Angela R. Oss, 44, was initially charged in August 2022 with three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, two involving cocaine and one for alprazolam; and one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
Angela R. Oss, Aug. 12, 2022
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance after prosecutors said she sold about 0.7 grams of cocaine to a confidential source in an Illinois State Police investigation.
The remaining charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Oss was sentenced to 30 months probation, plus all fines, fees and costs, which include a $100 street value fine.
She was also ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment.
It’s never too early to start thinking about prevention of heart disease. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
Photos: Scenes of protest in Israel over Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan
Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, July 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel Schalit
Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, July 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel Schalit
Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel Schalit
Demonstrators shout slogans during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel Schalit
Police forcibly detain an Israeli protesting against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel Schalit
An Israeli firefighter puts out a bonfire on the Ayalon Highway during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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A demonstrator sits next to a bonfire as others occupy the Ayalon Highway to protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in protest of plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Thousands of demonstrators entered the last leg of a four-day and nearly 70-kilometer (roughly 45-mile) trek from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Protest organizers planned to camp overnight outside Israel's parliament on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan outside the parliament in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 23, 2023. The protest came as lawmakers were debating the plan ahead of an expected vote on Monday. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Mahmoud Illean
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan outside the parliament in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 23, 2023. The demonstration came a day before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Ohad Zwigenberg
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan outside the parliament in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 23, 2023. The demonstration came a day before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Ohad Zwigenberg
Israeli police disperse demonstrators blocking the entrance to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Mahmoud Illean
Israeli police disperse demonstrators blocking the road leading to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Mahmoud Illean
Israeli police disperse demonstrators blocking the road leading to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Mahmoud Illean
Israeli police disperse demonstrators blocking the road leading to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
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Demonstrators wave a large Israeli flag during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, is surrounded by lawmakers at a session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Israel, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
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Israeli police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Israeli police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament is expected to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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A demonstrator waves a colored Israeli flag during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament was set to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Israeli border police officers scuffle with demonstrators during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. The demonstration came hours before parliament was set to vote on a key part of the plan. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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BLOOMINGTON — A 28-year-old Normal man was arrested Sunday, police said, after he was found driving under the influence and possessing cocaine.
Demorian L. Washington appeared in a Monday bond court hearing before Judge Scott Black.
Assistant State’s Attorney Brad Rigdon said at 2:24 a.m. Sunday, Bloomington Police Department officers saw a vehicle pass and swerve around a truck in a no passing zone.
He said Washington was identified as the driver, and officers saw a bag containing about 15 grams of suspected cocaine on the floor of the vehicle. Rigdon said officers also found a scale.
Washington submitted to a blood-alcohol-content test, which resulted in a reading of 0.143%, Rigdon said.
Washington is charged with possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony. He also is charged with two Class 4 felonies: possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and aggravated driving under the influence. (no valid driver’s license), along with misdemeanor DUI, driving while license revoked and improper lane usage.
Judge Black set his bond at $50,000, with 10% to apply for release, and ordered him not to consume or possess alcohol or illicit substances.
A public defender was appointed to the case. Washington’s arraignment hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug 11.
Former Las Vegas Raiders star Henry Ruggs III pleaded guilty to killing a woman and her dog while drink-driving.
Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities
Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities
Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. MoneyGeek analyzed historical data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to forecast 2023's most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States.
KEY FINDINGS:
MoneyGeek forecasts 13,490 DUI fatalities in 2023. The historical trend of DUI fatalities that drives the forecast has increased dramatically. 2021's DUI fatalities are 23% higher than 2016's DUI fatalities and are at levels not seen since 2003. Summer will account for 28% of drunk driving-related fatalities, making it the deadliest season. Independence Day week is forecasted to be the most deadly in 2023, with 311 expected fatalities. On New Year's Day, drunk driving-related deaths spike 117% above the baseline average, making it the most dangerous holiday of the year for drunk driving. 60% of drunk driving-related fatalities happen on the weekends (Friday through Sunday).
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DUI fatalities by season
Drunk driving incidents never really take a hiatus, but certain seasons bring out more than the usual amount of intoxicated drivers. If you want to steer clear of people driving under the influence, the summer is the worst time to drive. According to MoneyGeek's analysis, 28% of DUI-related deaths are projected to happen in the summer of 2023.
Fall is close behind summer when it comes to the number of DUI fatalities per season, though, coming in with 27%. Spring has 24% of DUI incidents. Winter presents its own seasonal dangers on the road, but you'll still need to avoid drunk drivers during this chilly time of year. At 21%, winter is the least likely season to be involved in a DUI-related fatal accident.
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Most dangerous holidays for DUI
The next time someone warns you to be careful when driving home from your New Year's Eve celebration, don't roll your eyes. Heed their warning. New Year's Day is the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving.
The odds that somebody will be drunk behind the wheel and cause a fatal accident on New Year's Day is 117% higher relative to the seasonal trend and day of the week where it falls. Unlike other holidays, where the celebrations may occur over a period of days, New Year's is one night, with drivers making their way back home in the wee hours of New Year's Day. And many folks get that full day off, to boot.
Independence Day is in second place but far off in the distance compared to New Year's Day. Your risk of encountering drunk drivers on the Fourth of July is 77% over the trend. Thanksgiving is the third most dangerous holiday, with a risk 55% higher than the trend.
Labor Day comes in fourth place (54%), and Memorial Day is the fifth most dangerous holiday for drunk driving, with a risk 51% higher than average. Since many people tend to stay put on Christmas Day, the risk of encountering a drunk driver goes down to a 9% higher risk than average.
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Most dangerous days of the week for DUI
Analysis of DUI fatalities that occurred between 2017 and 2021 shows that the most dangerous day of the week to drive in 2023 is Saturday, with Sundays being close behind. Tuesday is the day of the week when the least amount of drunk drivers tend to be on the road.
Of all the DUI-related accidents occurring in any given week, 23% are predicted to occur on Saturday and 22% on Sunday. One reason Sunday appears so deadly is that many DUI-related accidents happen after midnight.
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Most dangerous weeks of the year
The most dangerous week of 2023 will start on Monday, July 3. Due to July 4th, DUI accidents are expected to rise. People are taking off work, going on vacations, attending barbecues, visiting beaches and unwinding. The data shows that some of those people will get behind the wheel after drinking too much.
The second most dangerous week in 2023 for drunk driving begins on July 31st — when summer travel is in full swing — and you'll want to be on high alert if you're driving at night. The week following August 7 — is projected to be the third deadliest for DUIs and essentially just as deadly as the week of July 31st.
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Ways to stay safe on the road during the holidays
Of course, there's only so much you can do to protect yourself from a drunk driver. For instance, it isn't practical to only drive on Tuesdays, but if you don't need to be out late on a holiday, there may be something to be said for not going out. Still, there are some strategies you can employ to stay safe on the road.
Have a designated driver.
If you're drinking with friends, make sure whoever is behind the wheel hasn't been drinking.
Have a return home plan.
If everybody you are with will be drinking and there's no designated driver, know ahead of time who you'll be calling for a ride home, whether that's a family member or an Uber driver.
Make sure you're strapped in.
Good advice for anybody in a car, any time, of course, whether you encounter a drunk driver or not. But Heather Geronemus, the national chairwoman of Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD), counsels, "The best defense against drunk drivers is to always wear your seatbelt and make sure children are properly restrained."
Drive without distractions.
It doesn't matter if you're sober. If you're driving — especially at night — stay off the phone and keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving rivals drunk driving when it comes to dangerous behaviors on the road. Unfortunately, there often isn't much you can do if a drunk driver careens toward your car, but being alert could make all the difference in surviving an encounter with a drunk driver.
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Consequences of getting a DUI
Heather Geronemus has become an expert on the consequences of drunk driving from the victim's side. In 2009, her father, Dr. Robert Geronemus, a prominent kidney specialist in Fort Lauderdale, was leaving a medical conference dinner in downtown Miami as a pedestrian when he was struck by a car that went through a red light.
"First, it's most important to think about what DUIs cost families," she says. "For a victim like me, you cannot put a price on a lifetime of memories that you will never make with a loved one." But there is definitely a monetary cost, Geronemus says. "From a financial perspective, it's most important to understand what DUIs cost society. Estimates show that drunk driving costs our nation over $130 billion per year. Much of these costs are borne by taxpayers, not the drunk driver. This issue affects us all and it makes financial sense to try to eliminate drunk driving." And what's the real financial cost for somebody who gets pulled over for driving while intoxicated? It's not pretty.
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates a first-time drunk driver can pay as much as $10,000 in fines, legal fees, and higher car insurance costs ," Geronemus says.
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DUIs leave a lasting financial impact
What's more, a DUI continues to impact your wallet long after the initial violation. A DUI can cause your insurance rates to increase significantly; the cheapest car insurance rates will immediately be out of your reach. You may also be required to file an SR-22, which you can't do on your own. Your insurance company must file the SR-22 for you, and not all insurance companies offer that option.
So, whether or not an SR-22 is a requirement for you, it can be beneficial to shop around to confirm whether your insurance provider can still offer you the cheapest auto insurance rates after a DUI , or if another company might be able to save you at least a little bit of money.
With the above in mind, if you're ever at a point where you've done some drinking but don't feel drunk, and you're tempted to save a little money and not call an Uber, you should rethink that decision. The short-term costs of a ride home could save you thousands in complications related to a DUI and save lives.
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An end to drunk driving
Heather Geronemus says that someday, the number of drunk driving accidents is bound to go down. Not soon enough, of course.
"MADD believes that technology will ultimately solve the problem of drunk driving. We are working on Capitol Hill to support legislation such as the RIDE Act and HALT Act, which would direct the Department of Transportation to require new cars to have advanced technology to detect and stop drunk drivers."
Geronemus adds: "The technology would be passive, so the driver wouldn't know it's in the car unless he or she were impaired."
But until that happens, driving defensively and never drinking and driving can help keep you and other drivers on the road safe.
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Methodology
MoneyGeek analyzed the five most recent years of DUI Crash Fatalities from the NHTSA FARS database from 2003 to 2021. A Bayesian time series forecasting model was utilized to project the 2023 DUI fatalities by day. The forecast model was fit using a multiplicative model (the components are multiplied together) using day of the week, day of the year, U.S. holidays and trend line components.
MoneyGeek studied NHTSA data on fatal motor vehicle crashes from 2003 to 2021 involving someone with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08g/dl or more.
This story was produced by MoneyGeek and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.
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Why your tax statement may say either-or
When Wichita County residents get their property tax statements in the mail this year, they’ll likely see something out of the ordinary.
What they pay in school district property taxes may have an “either-or” explanation.
The statements will be mailed by the third week of October, but what residents will eventually pay will depend on the outcome of an election a few days later on Nov. 7.
In the $18 billion property tax relief package going before voters on that date, one question will be whether Texas homeowners want to have $100,000 homestead exemptions on their homes or to leave the exemption at the present $40,000. The tax statements will explain what a homeowner’s school taxes would be under each scenario.
Property tax relief became a contentious issue that stretched the 88th Texas Legislature through two special sessions as lawmakers bickered over the best way to give relief to their constituents. Because the session dragged on, tax appraisers and assessor-collectors are scrambling to get figures finalized before statements go out.
“The way things shook out with the state Legislature these timelines are a little tighter this year, but I don’t have any reason to believe we’re not going to make it,” Wichita County Tax Assessor-Collector Tommy Smyth said.
His office will prepare and mail about 80,000 tax statements.
“Property tax owners with homestead exemptions are getting considerable tax relief on their school taxes and they will see it in the 2023 tax statements,” said Wichita Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Lisa Stephens-Musick.
In addition to the possibility of having homestead exemptions more than doubled, Stephens-Musick said homeowners will see some further reductions because laws passed in previous legislative sessions will take effect. Also, homeowners who have the over-65 or disabled exemptions will have the ceiling at which their school taxes were frozen recalculated to provide them more relief.
Stephens-Musick did not want to speculate on what kind of savings a homeowner might get because many variables are at play, such as the value of the home. Sen. Paul Bettencourt, author of the legislation, estimates the typical homeowner will see a savings of about $1,300 a year from just the increase in the homestead exemption.
The increased homestead exemption will apply only to school districts – not to other taxing entities such as cities or counties.
Most Texans can claim homestead exemptions on their principal homes, but must apply for them through their appraisal districts.
Under the new legislation, the state will use surplus funds to make up the difference that school districts lose through reduced local property tax revenue.
Gov. Greg Abbott may call lawmakers into another special session this fall to consider giving taxpayer money to families that send their children to private schools and possibly pay raises for teachers.
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Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced Wednesday that it has filed a request to disqualify a referendum on rezoning for its proposed new Flagstaff Medical Center Campus (FMC).
Throughout June, a political action committee called Flagstaff Community First (FCF) had been gathering signatures to place a referendum on the ballot that, if successful, would put the Flagstaff City Council's June 6 rezoning approval (Ordinance 2023-11) to voters during November's special election.
A total of 2,607 signatures were needed for the referendum to move forward, and, on July 6, FCF announced it had submitted more than 4,800 to the city clerk for review.
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As of Wednesday, FCF's website stated that it had a final count of 4,575 valid signatures after the county recorder’s office had completed a review of the signatures.
The referendum is listed as Proposition 480 on the city’s website for the November special election, though it is still noted as “to be determined.”
According to the city, the total number of valid signatures is 4,574 and, aside from the outcome of this challenge, no further action is required to place the referendum on the ballot.
NAH said Wednesday morning that it had filed a request with the Coconino County Superior Court on Tuesday to disqualify the referendum from the special election ballot.
“While NAH supports the public’s right to vote on a referendum about certain community issues, such as the zoning of NAH-owned land for a new regional hospital, it is concerned that voters were not given accurate information about NAH’s new hospital project before signing the petition to refer it to the ballot,” the healthcare organization said in its announcement.
That announcement said NAH had decided to bring the referendum to court because of language in the petition that it claims is misleading about the rezoning. While the rezoning has restrictions limiting land use to the hospital, ambulatory care center (ACC), related parking and open space, NAH said the petition listed retail and commercial uses for the site without mentioning healthcare facilities.
The rezoning in question is for the first phase of the proposed new campus, which only includes the items listed above. The project is planned as part of a larger health and wellness village model, however, with the intent to add retail, restaurants, housing and research facilities eventually, among other uses.
NAH cited Arizona case law and state statutes that require referendum petitions to include an accurate description of what is being referred to ensure voters understand what would happen, should the ballot pass.
“Arizona case law requires a court to disqualify any referendum from the ballot if the description fails to include a principal provision or ‘communicates objectively false or misleading information’ about the measure being referred,” NAH’s announcement said.
The announcement also read: “NAH supports the public’s right to refer ordinances to the ballot, but is asking for the disqualification of the referendum because voters were not given accurate information upon which to make their decision to sign the referendum petition. Voters deserve accurate information when deciding whether to refer a city council decision to the ballot.”
When submitting its signatures for the referendum earlier this month, members of FCF stressed the importance of the decision heading to the ballot.
“As one of the largest development projects ever undertaken in Flagstaff, impacting neighborhoods, businesses and the general public, this is a decision that must be carefully considered by Flagstaff voters,” said Michele James, the executive director of Friends of Flagstaff’s Future and a FCF steering committee member.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Wednesday marks 75 years since the Air Force integrated its ranks.
Stories from the war have spread the heroics of the all Black pilots that guided American bombers over Italy, defending them from German fighter planes.
“Whenever they saw a red tail pilot on their wings they knew they were safe, because they always stuck with them," said Rob Collings of the American Heritage Museum.
Today, the Air Force accepted a PT-17 aircraft to induct into the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
The PT-17 was the primary training aircraft for the Tuskegee Airmen.
Only two of them still exist – both telling the story of the all Black unit.
“Let us remember that those who flew and supported this plane, those who started their journey to conquer the skies ultimately changed our air force, our armed forces and the nation for the better," said Gen. C.Q. Brown, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.
General Brown spoke about the advances the Air Force has made because of the Tuskegee Airmen, himself becoming the 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff being one of them.
“I like to think that maybe I had a little bit to do with some of the advancement over the years," said Carl Johnson, one of the Tuskegee Airmen honored today.
Lt. Col. Shelton Ware spoke about being at today’s ceremony.
“It’s good to be able to see what all this was about. That we didn’t do anything special there was a thousand other people doing the same thing. Not because we thought it was important because our country asked us to do it and we were proud to be able to be apart of the service that went towards the united states of America," said Shelton.
Of the thousands of airmen that flew or supported the aircraft, only a few remain.
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BALTIMORE — Defense attorney's call it the perfect crime, but say prosecutors have the wrong man in a case where the victim's body was never found.
RELATED: State, defense rest in homicide case of missing Baltimore woman, Akia Eggleston
She was eight months pregnant when 22-year-old Akia Eggleston disappeared.
The same week she had planned a baby shower.
Her boyfriend at the time, Michael Robertson, says the last time he had spoken to her, she broke up with him over his other girlfriend.
Using circumstantial evidence like cellphone records from the day she disappeared, prosecutors say Robertson carried out the crime to avoid the financial responsibility of paying child support.
READ MORE: Arrest made in the case of Akia Eggleston, a pregnant Baltimore woman missing since 2017
But the defense told the jury that Robertson already had seven children at the time and wasn't supporting them, suggesting other people might have had better motives to kill her.
Akia's family has no doubt that police arrested the right man.
"All these years, you've been living your life, having more kids, and my niece is dead in the trash somewhere," said Sanobia Wilson, Eggleston's aunt. "It's unspeakable and it's very heartless of someone to do that not only to her, but your own child?"
The two and a half week trial continues with no forensic evidence to assist the jury.
Deliberations will continue tomorrow at 9:00 am.
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HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — One person is dead after a small plane crashed into a field in Havre de Grace.
"She said some of the people from up in the village stopped by and said aren't you Mrs. Tibbs and she said yes and they said there's been an accident,” one person said.
It wasn't the news Robert Tibbs’s wife thought she was about to hear. Turns out a small plane had crashed into the field next to their farm.
RELATED: One person dead after single-engine plane crashes in Havre de Grace
"I don't know who the person was, I did see the crash this morning, I went back to the neighbors and looked at it and the plane looked like it went right straight, there's no burn marks on the side of the ground, it didn't catch on fire or anything like that,” J. Robert Tibbs Jr., who owns the farm next to where the crash happened.
Around 7:20, Tuesday evening, Harford County Department of Emergency Services were called to the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace.
Video footage from a neighbor's house shows fire crews frantically searching for the plane. A short time later, the wreckage of a single engine plane was found and one person inside was dead.
"When they're coming in they're dropping pretty low,” said William Hicks, who lives across the street from the field the plane crashed in.
He says planes get too close to the houses when landing.
"It's something you don't want to see but like I say, with the percentage of the ones coming in and out, sooner or later it's going to happen,” said Hicks.
The National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation which they say involved a Piper PA-28 airplane. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
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The city of Bismarck has announced some road work updates that begin Thursday.
Avenue C between First Street and Second Street will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. to noon. The city's Forestry Department will be in the area removing diseased trees. No detour will be in place. Access to local residences will be maintained.
Bismarck Expressway eastbound between Ninth Street and 11th Street will be reduced to one through lane beginning at 9 a.m.
A contractor will be installing a driveway into Tommy’s Carwash. The closure will be in place until late Friday evening. No detour will be in place. Access to businesses will be maintained.
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The five Dan's Supermarket grocery stores in Bismarck-Mandan are being rebranded as Family Fare.
Owner SpartanNash is consolidating its Dan's Supermarket, No Frills and Sun Mart retail banners in the Midwest into its flagship Family Fare, the company announced Tuesday.
The first Dan's Supermarket opened in Bismarck in 1953. Michigan-based SpartanNash bought the Dan's Supermarkets in 2015 from the Rockstad family when board Chairman Terrance Rockstad and CEO Dennis Bosch retired after more than 40 years. SpartanNash kept the name of the store but took over wholesale distribution from SuperValu.
“Converting these stores was part of our long-range plan to leverage the strength and equity of our banner brands for growth and operational efficiency," said Amy McClellan, SpartanNash senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "We are proud to unify and strengthen our retail experience by bringing Family Fare to new places in the Midwest where SpartanNash has been present for many years."
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The company earlier this summer remodeled seven stores in Nebraska. The conversions in North Dakota will complete the 12-store launch.
The switch to Family Fare includes contemporary décor and store layout changes, along with an enhanced loyalty and rewards program, according to SpartanNash. Grand reopening events at Bismarck-area stores are scheduled for Aug. 5. Similar events in Nebraska raised $7,000 for local schools, the company said.
"The grand reopening events are perfectly aligned with the SpartanNash mission to deliver the ingredients for a better life and are a great way for our associates to strengthen their connections with neighborhood store guests," McClellan said.
The Bismarck stores are at 835 S. Washington St., 1190 W. Turnpike Ave., 3101 N. 11th St. and 3103 Yorktown Drive; the Mandan store is at 500 Burlington St. SE.
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The Mandan City Commission is considering a $35.8 million budget for 2024 that would add two positions and give city staff raises without increasing the property tax mill levy.
The commission has scheduled a public hearing and a final vote on Sept. 19.
The proposed 2024 budget is a $2.5 million increase from this year's budget. Roughly half of the increase comes from additional salaries and benefits. Operations and Maintenance would see a $644,000 increase and Capital Outlay -- machinery, equipment and infrastructure projects -- would see a $777,000 increase. Debt service would decrease $191,000.
The general fund would total $16.7 million -- roughly $2.4 million more than this year. The general fund covers city staff salaries and benefits, operations and maintenance, and capital outlay. It is funded primarily through property taxes, highway tax distributions, sales taxes and other revenues.
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“I’d like to thank (city staff) for the reasonable requests they put together for this budget season. There wasn't a lot of fluff in there like I've seen in the past years where everybody asks for the moon,” Mayor Tim Helbling said during a meeting earlier this month.
No mill levy increases were proposed. A mill is a unit that is used to calculate property taxes.
Property taxes might still rise for some residents, as home valuations increased an average of 9.4% in the city, according to Mandan Finance Director Greg Welch. For example, a $300,000 home would see an $81 increase due solely to a valuation increase of 9.4%. City taxes also make up only a portion of residents' property tax bills. The budgets for Morton County, the park district and the school district also impact property taxes.
The proposed budget recommends that two new employees -- a firefighter/emergency medical technician and an assistant public works director -- be added to the existing 183 full- and part-time city employees.
All employees would receive a 5% salary raise.
Commissioner Joseph Camisa advocated that two full-time firefighter positions be created. The Fire Department had requested three full-time positions.
“I know we can only afford to accommodate so many requests, but I think we should probably look at two firemen,” Camisa said.
The Fire Department has 45 firefighters, including 17 full-timers.
Helbling said the city does not have the funding to hire more than one additional full-time fire position unless the mill levy is raised.
“For two full-time firefighters and all the equipment they’re going to need you're probably looking at $200,000 a year,” he said. “You’re going to probably add a mill and a half.”
Helbling suggested waiting a year or two to staff a second new position or start on a third fire station.
“I think we made good progress to try to get where the (fire) chief would like to be. It isn't where it needs to be, we all know that,” the mayor said.
Increases are proposed to resident’s monthly utility bills.
The monthly flat rate for water and wastewater would increase $1.25 for residents, $2.50 for commercial customers and $3.75 for apartment residents.
Monthly rates would increase 5 cents for garbage collection and disposal and 57 cents for recycling collection and disposal.
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Whether you're searching for your person on Hinge or hoping to meet them face-to-face, I think we can all agree: dating is hard.
We want to make the process a bit easier. From quick first dates to big-budget occasions, here's our big ol' list of Tucson date ideas.
Something quick
Let's be real, y'all. When you go on a first date with a complete stranger, the vibes might be off from the get-go. Here are some date ideas that can be quick if need be — but can go on longer if you want them to.
The most obvious is the beloved coffee date. Try Cartel Roasting Co. (which is also home to Penelope Pizza if you get hungry), Caffe Luce or Crave Coffee Bar. If you're both book lovers, new Oro Valley bookstore Stacks Book Club offers coffee flights.
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Not into coffee? Try the teas at Scented Leaf, Unitea or Ni Hao Tea, or go on an ice cream date. Get a cup of gelato at Frost or share a flight at The Screamery.
Other options: Raspados are always a good choice, as are the churro creations from Just Churros (they have mini decks of Uno on the tables, too!).
If you're looking for food, but something fast-casual, you could try: Tacos Apson, Rollies, Ceres or American Eat Co.
Poolside movie and yard games
This is one of my favorite date ideas as of recent. Every Friday through October, Hotel McCoy pulls down a projector and plays a movie by the pool. A day pass to the pool is $20 if you want to get into the water, but it's free if you just want to pull up a chair and watch the film. (The audio is sometimes a bit soft depending on how much splashin' is going on in the pool.)
Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road, is also home to food truck Tran's Fats, which is serves the crunchy potato mochi that I've fallen in love with (get it with the gochujang). There are also yard games — foosball, giant Connect 4, cornhole and ping pong — plus an indoor bar if you want drinks.
Hike toward sunset views
Park your car in the upper lot of "A" Mountain, aka Sentinel Peak, then take a mini hike to the top of the mountain itself. Catch the 360-views of the city, then head back to the parking area to watch the sunset. Bonus points if you pack a picnic.
Gates Pass and Windy Point, which is on the way to Mount Lemmon, are also good spots for sunset views.
Like Blockbuster, but way better
Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway, is home to shelves upon shelves of movies for rent. While that's impressive, it's not quite what we're talking about today (though you could totally rent a movie and have a cozy night in).
Beyond the movie rentals, the store has a full bar and a bookcase of board games. Sometimes there are trivia nights, too, if that's your thing. There are frequent movie screenings inside and out, plus a food truck is parked outside most nights.
Getting drinks
As our food writer Ellice Lueders has said before, on basically any day you visit Owls Club, a Bumble date will likely be happening. Bars really depend on your vibe, but here are some other suggestions: Portal Cocktails, Che's Lounge, Tough Luck Club, Mr. Head's and The Shelter.
If breweries are preferred: Borderlands Brewing Company, Barrio Brewing Co., Thunder Canyon Brewery, Pueblo Vida Brewing Company and Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. are all located in the heart of downtown. If you head a bit south, MotoSonora Brewery has a doggie area — because why not get to know your date AND their dog?
This section wouldn't be complete without The Century Room, known for their jazz music.
Sit-down dinner spots
If you're looking for a sit-down spot for dinner — a spot that's not fast-casual — here are some options.
- Locale, LaCo and Cup Cafe have some of the best patios in town.
- Dine next to floor-to-ceiling windows with desert views at Saguaro Corners.
- Kingfisher is almost always the most popular answer when Tucsonans ask for the best seafood in town.
- Snakes & Lattes is home to food and drinks, but also thousands of board games.
- Tito & Pep is headed by a James Beard-nominated chef.
- Bata has an ever-changing menu, all touched with a kiss of fire.
- The Parish serves Southern-style dishes and its popular Drunken Angel pasta.
- Feast has long been a Tucson favorite, serving a new menu every month.
Something a bit more interactive
If you want to get on your feet and do something with a little more action involved, here are some ideas:
- Yes, Golf N' Stuff looks more or less like it did when we were kids but it's so fun. 🎶 Batting cages, video arcade, bumper boats, go-karts and Skee-Ball, oOooOoo miniature golf 🎶
- Nearby eats: Zio Peppe, The Cork and Pinnacle Peak.
- Mini golf not your thing? Maybe Topgolf is.
- Nearby eats: Button Brew House usually has a food truck, Banhdicted and Pappoule's.
- Lace up some skates and go rollerskating at Skate Country. From 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, the rink is typically open for adults only. There are also monthly late-night skates, when the rink stays open past midnight for those 18 and up.
- Nearby eats: Food truck park The Pit, Salsa Verde and Ken's Hardwood Barbecue.
- Cobra Arcade is not only a bar but a full-on adult-only arcade.
- Nearby eats: Miss Saigon, Hub, Reilly Craft Pizza and La Chingada.
- From Rocks & Ropes to Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness, spend an afternoon at an indoor rock climbing gym.
- Bowling is always a fun option, even if you have to ask for bumpers.
Shop, eat and drink at the MSA Annex
The MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, has good vibes all around.
Sit under the twinkling lights hanging in the trees while you enjoy coffee or ice cream from Decibel Coffeeworks. Scan the shops, get a drink from one of the bars, eat at one of the casual eateries or simply take a seat in the outdoor haven and chat with your date.
Some very Tucson ideas
If you're going on a date with a recent Tucson transplant and want to show them a true taste of Tucson, head to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The museum-slash-garden-slash-zoo is the perfect destination for someone new to Tucson.
Other options: Tohono Chul and Tucson Botanical Gardens, both of which have eateries tucked inside the grounds. Hikes through Sabino Canyon are very Tucson, but maybe not in this heat. Instead, try one of their night shuttle tours.
And if you're looking for something really Tucson to close out your date, don't forget a Sonoran hot dog.
Look up at the twinkling stars
Tucson is a stargazing city with its clear skies and ordinances that limit lights at nighttime. There are several organizations in town — Flandrau Science Center, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Reach For The Stars — that often host free stargazing parties.
Don't forget about the University of Arizona's SkyCenter on Mount Lemmon, too, which sometimes opens its doors for hours-long astronomy nights.
Make it a movie night
Many would argue that taking a first date to the movies isn't the greatest option. How will you get to know each other when you're both laughing at Margot Robbie acting like Barbie? But if you're onto your second, third, fourth, millionth date, make it a movie night.
The Loft Cinema, Tucson's independent theater, often screens specials like cult-classics, Cat Video Fest and a sing-along version of "Grease." While there's sometimes a food truck set up, dining options down Speedway include Raijin Ramen, Noodies and Korea House. If you want to make the day extra special and a bit more romantic, head across the street to Bookmans to pick out a book for each other.
In the same vein of movies — you know, where you're quiet for most of the time — maybe you get tickets to see a play from Broadway In Tucson or Arizona Theatre Company, or a comedy show at Laffs Comedy Caffe or Unscrewed Theater.
Get a lil crafty
If you're a little more artsy (or even if you're not), sign up for a class with Painting and Vino or Tipsy Picassos. Both have fun painting workshops, and the latter also teaches other kinds of crafts like earrings and resin trays. The workshops usually happen at restaurants or breweries, so food and drink options aplenty.
You can also find crafty workshops at places like Di Luna Candles, Creative Kind, Monsoon Mystics, The Heathenry, Tucson Clay Co-op, Pinspiration and Colliope Co.
Spend the afternoon with cats
After you've checked that your date isn't allergic to cats (because that would be a disaster), head to El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Grab a cup of coffee at the cafe, then head to the lounge next door to play with all the cats of your dreams.
Exploring the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona campus is beautiful — and it's huge. Your date could last hours here.
If you want something more to do than simply walking around, visit one of the museums on campus. Watch a planetarium show at Flandrau, explore history at Arizona State Museum or see the infamous John Dillinger's chewed-up gum at the Pharmacy Museum.
Main Gate Square might as well be part of the UA and it's home to lots of restaurants — Gentle Ben's, Bacio and Kababeque, to name a few.
For the sports fanatic
For sports fans, Tucson is home to the Arizona Wildcats, Tucson Roadrunners, Tucson Sugar Skulls and FC Tucson. Get tickets to watch your favorite sport, enjoying a soft pretzel while you're there.
Pro tip: Keep an eye out for special events. Tucson Roadrunners has hosted a "Star Wars"-themed night in the past, and FC Tucson has ended their games with fireworks.
Expand your drink roster at a tasting
A number of Tucson breweries and taprooms frequently host tastings.
There's Exo Roast Co.'s Crisol Bar with mezcal and 1912 Brewing Co. with mead. Tap & Bottle also frequently hosts tastings, from Mexican spirits to wine. These aren't always regular events, so check event calendars ahead of time.
Explore a farmers market
Some of the best food — food you can't find elsewhere in Tucson — is tucked into farmers markets. Walk through a market together, then order food from a vendor you've never tried before. Think gözleme, crepes and quiche.
There are several farmers markets in the Tucson area: Heirloom Farmers Markets hosts a few of them, but also check out the Santa Cruz River Farmers Market.
Dates that won't break the bank
If you're on a tighter budget, here are a handful of date ideas that are completely free.
- Every first Thursday of the month, the Tucson Museum of Art opens its doors for pay-what-you-wish admission. Explore the galleries, enjoy an art-making table and live music, among other mini activities throughout the night.
- If you're into photography, the Center for Creative Photography on the UA campus is always free to visit.
- One of my favorite things about Tucson are the murals sprawled across otherwise empty walls. Walk through downtown and see how many murals you can spot.
- Take a sunset bike ride along The Loop.
- Walk down Fourth Avenue and put a lock on one of the Locks of Love sculptures. Think the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, but much smaller.
- Listen to live music at 2nd Saturdays downtown. The outdoor festival happens along Congress Street, where local vendors and food trucks also set up shop.
- When in doubt, take a stroll through your favorite park.
If you have a bigger budget
Maybe the date you're planning is for a milestone anniversary or you're just looking to do something a bit more extravagant than a pitstop at a coffeeshop. If that's the case, take a helicopter ride above Gates Pass or the Catalinas, fully consumed in the undoubtedly breathtaking views. Hot air balloon rides are also an option, as is a zipline adventure in Oracle.
If you'd rather stay on the ground, Tanque Verde Ranch offers sunset horseback rides.
For a fine-dining splurge, make reservations at Vivace, The Coronet, Hacienda del Sol or Le Rendez-vous.
Seasonal events
These are events that happen seasonally, but ones that are perfect if you happen to be going on a date when they're in town.
- Tucson Meet Yourself is one of the best events in Tucson. Often cheekily called Tucson Eat Yourself, it's a three-day cultural festival featuring performances, food and art.
- Go to the annual gem show, but make it a challenge. Try to find something under $10 to buy each other.
- Winterhaven Festival of Lights is probably one of the most romantic dates on this list. People have definitely walked in as a couple and walked out engaged.
- For the last few years, the City of Tucson has set up an ice skating rink in the downtown area, complete with string lights and fluffy Christmas trees.
- If you're someone who likes to be spooked, Nightfall and The Slaughterhouse are fun options around Halloween. (Pumpkin patches are another sweet date idea for Halloween time.)
- Walk around Made In Tucson or the Fourth Avenue Street Fair, stopping at food vendors for snacks and shopping from vendors who pique your interest.
- What's more cliche than a date at a fair, winning plushies from overpriced carnival games and devouring deep-fried Oreos? The Pima County Fair is in town every spring.
- The annual Agave Heritage Festival hosts a slew of activities from lectures to tastings.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
Premiums for health insurance sold through the state marketplace will increase by nearly 10% next year, the highest rate hike since 2018, Covered California officials announced Tuesday.
The projected 9.6% hike is the result of a “complicated time for health care,” Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman said during a media briefing, but many Californians will be shielded from the increases as a result of federal and state financial assistance.
About 90% of enrollees qualify for some type of federal or state financial aid and 20% will see no change in their monthly premium, officials said. About 1.6 million Californians turn to the marketplace for health insurance, which offers plans that cost as little as $10 a month.
The rate increase, however, represents the return of a troubling trend: runaway health care costs, experts said.
“We’re seeing even larger increases in the private market. It’s worrisome,” said Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California, a consumer advocate group. “Individual consumers need health coverage and they need help now.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an influx of $3 billion from the federal government helped dampen the effect of rising health care costs in California. Covered California premium increases held below 2% between 2020 and 2022.
The federal government extended assistance for two more years, but the 2024 increase reflects post-pandemic inflationary pressures, such as higher drug costs, more people going to see the doctor, labor shortages and wage costs, Altman said.
The rate hikes vary by region, with more than one-third of enrollees potentially experiencing a double-digit increase, according to state data. Those who live in Mono, Inyo and Imperial counties may see the largest price increase at 15.8% compared to last year. Those same counties also experienced the largest increase last year.
“We’re glad that Covered California has federal and state subsidies to provide immediate help now, but we do need policy makers to double down on containing the costs of health care long-term,” Wright said. “This is a clarion call for the overall cost of health care going forward.”
Covered California waives deductibles for many
Last week, the Covered California board voted to implement a plan that will make coverage more affordable for about 650,000 enrollees by eliminating their deductibles for the coming year.
The vote capped a drawn-out budget battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom, legislators and health care consumer advocates who have criticized Newsom for repeatedly moving money intended for health care subsidies into the state’s general fund.
Under the plan, deductibles will be eliminated for individuals earning as much as $33,975 annually and families earning up to $69,375 annually. Previously, people with those plans paid deductibles of up to $5,400. The new plan also significantly reduces out-of-pocket copays for doctor visits and prescription drugs.
“Despite the rate increase, Californians who enroll in health care coverage through Covered California will benefit from the greatest level of financial support ever offered…as we head into 2024,” Altman said.
‘Hefty’ health insurance increase
Christine Eibner, a senior economist with the RAND Corporation, a research and policy think tank, called the state’s projected premium increase “hefty.”
“There will be some sliver of people who will have to pay the full cost,” Eibner said. “A lot of people are protected so maybe they don’t care, but who is paying? Ultimately it’s the taxpayer.”
A significant number of people who are no longer eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s public insurance program for very low-income individuals, also are expected to enroll in Covered California, which could drive future cost increases.
“That population is relatively expensive,” Eibner said. “People who are lower income have more health care issues, and bringing them into the market may lead to higher premiums.”
The state paused checking people for Medi-Cal eligibility during the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, but about 225,000 Californians have been kicked off since the state resumed monthly reviews this year. Covered California’s enrollment period runs from November through the end of January.
Supported by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), which works to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Visit www.chcf.org to learn more.
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MODESTO, Calif. — Modesto police are investigating after a bus was stolen and later found in Milpitas.
The CEO of the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority, Adam Barth, said it was stolen Friday, July 21 around 9:20 p.m. The bus was found later Friday evening in a residential area on the 1500 block of East Calaveras Boulevard in Milipitas, about 80 miles from Modesto.
Barth said in a statement to ABC10 that current employees have been ruled out. The bus was recovered by using the onboard GPS.
There was no damage to the vehicle and no one was injured. Police are investigating the theft.
The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority is a public transportation bus system in Modesto.
Watch more on ABC10: Attorney for former UC Davis student charged in deadly stabbings says he's not competent
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ESTERO, Fla. — Estero Fire Rescue announced the passing of a retired K9, Ember, on July 19 — just shy of her 15th birthday.
Ember, also known as ‘Emmy’, joined Estero Fire Rescue in 2009 at just 10 weeks of age and began traveling across Florida as an ambassador for the fire service and fire safety education.
Emmy visited children in the hospital to lift their spirits during treatment for severe illness. She also attended children’s burn camps and spent time playing with campers, said Estero Fire Rescue in a Facebook post.
On multiple occasions, Emmy provided emergency blood donations for dogs having complications during and after surgery.
Ember retired a few years ago from public service for health reasons. However, she continued to visit the firefighters and stations, always seeking her next treat.
A true Dalmation to the end, Emmy will be missed by so many.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City and Kingsport-Bristol metro areas both returned to the top 10 in the quarterly Wall Street Journal-Realtor.com emerging housing markets index, which was released Wednesday.
Johnson City ranked 8th, marking its sixth straight quarter in the top 20 markets, which are listed by name each release. The three-county (Washington/Carter/Unicoi) metro rose six places after posting its only non top 10 finish in the spring, when it ranked 14th. The index measures a total of 300 metros nationwide.
Kingsport-Bristol, which had made its only top 20 appearance two quarters ago when it ranked 7th, was listed at 10th. According to the release, the Kingsport-Bristol metro ranked 24th in the spring.
Johnson City had the fifth-highest median home price among the top 20 markets at $422,000, and every higher-ranked metro had a lower median price.
Johnson City’s median price was 20% higher than the $350,000 reported in the summer 2022 rankings, when the metro was listed No. 3. Johnson City rose to No. 1 last fall.
That 20% increase was in line with the price appreciation found in the top 20 markets as a whole. The average one-year growth in listing price for the markets overall was 25%, compared to 8.9% nationally.
Kingsport’s median price has rocketed up 14% in just the past two quarters. At $342,000 it was higher than eight of the top 20 markets and tied with No. 5 ranked Sioux City.
Knoxville made the list for the third straight quarter and was one of five metros with more than half a million people. Its $475,000 median price was the fourth-highest.
In the nine rankings since the list debuted in spring 2021, Johnson City has only missed the top 20 once and has been in the top 10 six times now. Kingsport-Bristol has now made the top 10 two out of the last three quarters.
Johnson City is mentioned individually once in Wednesday’s news release in a sentence about markets that have remained on the list, including “the ever-popular southern locales Johnson City, Tenn. and Knoxville, Tenn.”
The WSJ/Realtor.com methodology breaks down into two broad categories of real estate market and economic health/quality of life. Sub-indicators include real estate demand, real estate supply and median listing price trend for real estate.
For economic and quality of life they include:
- Unemployment
- Wages
- Regional price parities
- Share of foreign-born
- Small businesses
- Amenities (measured by per capita “everyday splurge” stores
- Commute
- Estimated effective real estate taxes
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) is holding training activities this week that will prepare them to keep the community safe this school year.
The training exercises are happening at Tennessee High School, and according to BTPD Captain Brian Hess, planning and coordination for this training drill dates back to January. He said many members of their department, as well as some Bristol, Virginia police officers, are working through the “active-shooter type” training.
“This is one of those things where we’ll play the whole scenario out from start to finish, from the contact of a suspect to evacuating the injured,” Hess said. “We’ll do the whole training scenario. We actually have two of them tonight [Wednesday].”
Hess told News Channel 11 that the more police officers, SWAT teams and other staff trained in potential scenarios, the more instinctual it will become for them, greatly reducing the time they have to think about their next steps during an emergency.
“In a stressful situation, you’re going to rise to your highest level of training,” he said. “So the more that these guys can train like this, the more it’s just going to be instinct, just sort of having to think about it when the situation actually occurs.”
“You’ve got to be ready. Like I said, you’re going to rise to your highest level of training and I know these guys would roll right up and they wouldn’t even think about it, they would do their job and what they had to do.”
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Kingsport’s Gypsy Circus is Tennessee’s first cidery, as well as the first cider bar in the state on Fort Henry Drive.
On Wednesday, News Channel 11 continued its celebration of 70 years on the air in Kingsport. As part of the celebration, Gypsy Circus unveiled a special brew in honor of News Channel 11.
The specialty “mojito” cider is called the Celebrating 70 WJHL Platinum Edition, and it’s only available in Kingsport at High Voltage and at Gypsy Circus’s taproom on Wednesday night.
“What we’ve got here is our mojito cider,” Smith said. “We took the classic cocktail, the mojito cocktail, put a Gypsy Circus spin on it. It starts off just like with all of our ciders with fresh-pressed apple juice. We’ve got fresh mint, lime, just a little bit of sugar. It’s a good, refreshing, crisp cider.”
Gypsy Circus head cider maker Ben Smith joined News Channel 11 live to talk about the cider and share details about the cidery’s future projects.
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Officials have ended their active search for Conrad Sheils, the 9-month-old baby who was swept away during severe flooding that killed six people in early July, including the boy’s mother and 2-year-old sister.
“At this point, we have exhausted all means of attempting to locate Conrad. With broken hearts, we regretfully announce that the active search for Conrad has concluded,” Upper Makefield Township Police posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday. “The family has been made aware of this development and they would like to express their deepest gratitude for all those involved in the search efforts to bring Conrad home and to all of you for all your outpouring of love, support, and kind words during this extremely difficult time.”
Conrad, his 32-year-old mother Katie Seley, his father Jim Sheils, his grandmother Dahlia Galindez, his 2-year-old sister Matilda Sheils, and his 4-year-old brother – all from Charleston, South Carolina – were visiting relatives and friends in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, back on July 15. They were on their way to a barbecue and traveling on Route 532 in Upper Makefield Township around 5:30 p.m. that day when torrential downpours caused massive flooding in the nearby Houghs Creek.
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A “wall of water” then hit their vehicle, according to Upper Makefield Fire Chief Tim Brewer.
Jim Sheils grabbed his 4-year-old son while Seley and Galindez grabbed Conrad and Matilda, Brewer said. Sheils and the older boy made it to safety, but Seley and Galindez were swept away along with the younger children. Galindez was later found alive.
"We got out of the car, the water was up to my chin. I took a few steps and I was under the guardrail. Along with my daughter Katie and our grandchildren," Galindez said during a memorial service for the victims. "One minute it was inches deep, a minute later it was over our heads. Our feet couldn't hit. It was all muddy. There was nothing we could do but go with it."
Seley, 32, Enzo De Piero, 78, and Linda De Piero, 74, of Newtown, Yuko Love, 64, of Newtown, and Susan Barnhart, 53, of Titusville, New Jersey, were all found dead in Upper Makefield on July 15 and July 16.
After a massive search effort, the body of Matilda Sheils was found on the early evening of Friday, July 21, in the Delaware river near a Philadelphia wastewater treatment plant about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from where she was carried away.
The cause of death was drowning and the manner was accidental for all six flood victims, officials said.
A memorial service was held for the victims at the Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial in Yardley, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 23.
During the service, attendees lit torches in honor of the victims and left flowers by their names while the Council Rock South High School Choir performed.
"We take comfort in the words of Saint Paul," Paul Sheils, a relative of Katie, Matilda and Conrad, said during the service. "Take glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Perseverance, character and character, hope."
Upper Makefield Police also vowed to keep silent on social media for seven days in honor of the victims. They broke that silence Wednesday to announce the active search for Conrad had ended.
“Like all of you, we are truly heartbroken and saddened,” Upper Makefield Police wrote. “Although, at this time, we were unable to reunite Conrad with his loving family, he will forever live in our hearts and he will never be forgotten. We thank all of you for your messages, for your offers to help, for all your encouragement, and for all your patience and understanding during this tragic event. We truly worked as one team and will forever be connected. We stood together and we stood strong. Thank you.”
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith residents have reported a pillar of smoke rising from behind the Yaffe's Iron and Metal scrapyard off of Wheeler Avenue.
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Dallas Police crime numbers are back online for the first time since a ransomware attack crippled city computers in May. The numbers show homicide is up 10% so far this year with 150 reported as of Wednesday morning.
But that’s less than the 20% homicide was up in May. And overall, Dallas's violent crime keeps falling according to the new report.
But some families still face grief.
People who loved her are mourning the July 20 death of 22-year-old Lusero Guzman.
One of her closest friends, Marisol, who did not want her last name used, said she was on the phone with Lusero during one of many fights with Lusero’s boyfriend, who was also the father of her children.
“And the next call I received, it was her phone but his voice saying I shot her. And she’s dead. And I was in shock,” Marisol said.
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“It’s just hard, hard to lose someone like that, especially so young, and her kids so young,” Marisol said.
The most recent Dallas homicide was around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night on East Illinois Avenue.
A man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital where he died. The victim’s name was not available Wednesday as police looked for the shooter.
Dallas City Council Member Cara Mendelsohn serves on committees that deal with city information technology and with police.
“We still have a lot of shootings so even though those numbers are down, they need to go down further,” Mendelsohn said.
Police officials said reports that stacked up since the ransomware attack have not been entered to produce the updated data.
On May 16th, Chief Eddie Garcia warned that the lack of current data hurt crime fighting.
“To be honest with you it’s problematic. It’s severely impacting our ability to plan for what we’re trying to do. So, we’re going off historical data,” Garcia said.
Now the report shows overall violent crime is down 11% on top of reductions last year. It suggests police had success without the constant flow of data.
Mendelsohn said citizens also appreciate the data.
“It’s always nice when you show a report where crime is way down so I think we’re all happy to see those reports,” she said.
Dallas Police Spokesperson Kristin Lowman said the department's goal of reducing the number of violent crime victims is being achieved.
“Not only are we reducing the number of violent incidents that are happening in our city, it’s happening in the summer when violent crime is normally trending up, upward,” Lowman said.
Dallas Police work with outside groups to reduce domestic violence, but Lusero Guzman’s sister Nicolasa said relatives did not speak up about her abuse.
“She never wanted to call the police because she never wanted to put the father of the kids in that situation,” the sister said. Nicolasa Guzman said relatives wish they had spoken and they encourage others to do so to avoid other tragedies.
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The world’s largest rice exporter imposed a new ban on one of its most popular grains and has intensified fears of inflation and shortages. The restriction on non-basmati white rice went into effect immediately after the announcement last Thursday.
Over the weekend in stores across Dallas-Fort Worth, customers cleared the shelves and waited in long lines to stockpile bags of rice.
“They really wanted to purchase ten, 12, 15 bags,” Anand Babari said. Babari is the president of India Bazaar, a South Asian grocer with headquarters in Plano and ten stores across the metroplex. “It was a really crazy situation.”
Non-basmati white rice makes up about 25% of India's rice exports with the U.S. listed as one of its top export destinations. According to India’s government, the ban is an effort to regulate prices and increase supply within the country.
While the ban does not include organic non-basmati white rice, customers have left those piles nearly untouched.
“Organic is almost a 60% price difference,” Babari said. “For regular it is $15, then you are paying almost $25 to $30 for the organic.”
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In the U.S. grocers including India Bazaar expect to see an increase in prices. And while shelves were wiped clean by customers, Babari said there is not a shortage.
“After two or three months, the shortage will come,” Babari said. “But for now, I think we are OK. We are working with the Indian government also to see if they can release some rice.”
Economists with the International Monetary Fund or IMF have also asked the Indian government to reconsider its export ban.
For now, Babari said he has made larger orders of non-basmati white rice with domestic vendors.
“We have our parent company who also imports rice. It's called Grain Market, and they also have a warehouse here in Dallas,” Babari said.
Although Babari expects a fresh shipment of non-basmati rice this week, a limit for customers will remain.
“We don’t want our customers to be left out. So, that’s why we put a limit on rice,” Babari said. “I really want to tell all the customers to not panic. Just buy what you need. We will have enough rice.”
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Attorneys with the Department of Justice filed a preliminary injunction Wednesday in their case against Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state of Texas over a string of buoys installed in the Rio Grande.
The DOJ is asking a judge to order the governor to remove all floating barriers installed in the river until a lawsuit filed earlier this week is decided in court. Federal prosecutors said the buoys are a straightforward violation of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) because the river is an international boundary and the floating barrier was installed without federal approval.
In early July, the Texas Department of Public Safety placed floating barriers in the Rio Grande as part of Operation Lone Star, Abbott's effort to secure the Texas-Mexico border and stop people from crossing illegally. The water barrier is a series of orange wrecking-ball-sized buoys stretching just more than 1,000 feet near Eagle Pass.
Last week, the DOJ warned they'd file a lawsuit against Abbott and the state if the barriers weren't removed. When the deadline passed, the lawsuit was filed and the governor responded, “Texas will see you in court, Mr. President."
Aside from being a violation of the RHA, the federal government claims the barrier has done irreparable harm to the relationship between the United States and Mexico and that the relationship would be further strained if more floating barriers are installed in the river or if the current ones are allowed to stay.
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In the filing, the DOJ asserts Mexico has “raised its concerns at the highest diplomatic levels” regarding Texas’s deployment of the floating barrier and that Mexico has specifically asserted that Texas’s actions contravene various treaty obligations and has raised humanitarian concerns regarding [the] possible loss of life to persons swimming in the Rio Grande. The filing warns any such loss of life could “quickly give rise to a significant international incident.”
The DOJ is asking a judge to block the state from installing more marine barriers without federal authorization and to remove the existing ones within 10 days of the court's order.
"Allowing the floating barrier to remain in place while the parties litigate this case would further compound this harm," the DOJ said.
Defending the installation of the barrier, Abbott has said Texas has the sovereign authority to secure the border with Mexico and blames President Biden for creating a humanitarian disaster.
"If President Biden truly cared about human life, he would enforce federal immigration laws," Abbott wrote on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. "In the meantime, Texas will fully utilize its sovereign authority to respond to the border crisis Biden created."
A decision on the injunction has not yet been made.
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The Bullock Texas State History Museum was awarded the highest national recognition accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.
This is the second time the museum has received this recognition. It was originally accredited in 2013, with reaccreditation reviews completed every 10 years to maintain its status.
"We are thrilled to have once more achieved this honor from AAM," said Margaret Koch, director of the Bullock Museum. "Without a doubt, this milestone was the result of the tremendous passion, insight, and dedication to our mission brought to fruition each day by our incredible team."
The accreditation process begins with a self-study and then a site visit by a team of peer reviewers. Then, it is received by the American Alliance of Museums Accreditation Commission, which considers the reports and then decides on accreditation.
The Bullock Museum is one of only 53 accredited museums in the state, according to a statement. There are an estimated 33,000 museums in the U.S., with only 1,100 currently accredited.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hosting a community job and resource fair.
The job fair and resource fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, at Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, 2400 N Opportunity Dr.
Wichita Workforce is bringing in 30 employers who are hiring. There is a possibility of on-the-spot interviews.
A variety of resources will also be available, such as information on adult education, mental health assistance and open employment in different fields.
The community job and resource fair will have other opportunities:
- The first 100 people will receive free school supplies from Aetna, while supplies last
- The Sedgwick County Health Department will be providing back-to-school vaccinations, pneumococcal vaccines for adults and also offering capillary testing for lead poisoning
- The Kansas Works Mobile Center and Future Maker Mobile Learning Lab will be there to educate the public on their available services
- The HealthCore Clinic will be there with its Mobile unit offering immunization, blood pressure, weight and glucose checks
- The Wichita Library’s mascot, Webster, will also be there
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Thousands of dollars worth of Country Thunder wristbands were stolen over the weekend and now criminal charges have been filed against three Illinois adults who allegedly received the stolen property.
Wristbands serve to identify the wearer as a ticketholder for the music event and grant the wearer access to different areas based on the kind of wristband it is.
Thomas C. Bernatek, Amelia M. Miulli and Morgan C. Timmons, all 18 years old and from Park Ridge, Ill., were charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Each was scheduled to make their initial appearance at Intake Court Tuesday afternoon. They are each charged with receiving stolen property valued over $10,000 as party to a crime, a Class G felony.
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On Sunday, July 23, a Kenosha County sheriff’s detective was dispatched to the Country Thunder Music Festival grounds for a report of a burglary. The detective met with the festival site manager who reported that overnight someone had broken into the will call booth and took three bags of weekend and daily wristbands valued in excess of $50,000, according to the criminal complaint.
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The manager also reported that he had checked the internet and located a male who had posted them for sale. The manager said the front of the will call booth has a wood panel that folds down and covers the front of the building. He said that the cover was folded down when it was closed the night before but someone forgot to lock it, according to the complaint. The will call booth was located along the main entrance just south of 110th Street.
When employees opened up for Sunday the manager said they noticed that someone had flipped up the front cover. He said that they had several items scattered on the floor and three bags were missing.
The manager, according to the complaint, said it appeared that someone had stuck something in the window opening of the booth and pulled the bags toward the opening.
The detective reportedly identified the suspect selling the stolen wristbands as Bernatek. The detective reportedly communicated with Bernatek over social media and told Bernatek he wanted to purchase six wrists bands for $50 each. The detective made arrangements for Bernatek to meet a deputy at the Uber/cab area of the festival grounds, according to the complaint.
A deputy in plain clothes reportedly confirmed that Bernatek had tickets and detained him.
Bernatek, according to the complaint, agreed to speak with deputies and said he was not at Country Thunder the day prior. Bernatek reportedly said his girlfriend, Miulli, was at the festival with Timmons and two other females.
Bernatek reportedly said he was communicating with Miulli all night and that she had sent him a text that she found bags of wristbands in the mud. He said that no one was picking them up and so she grabbed them.
A detective searched the vehicle and located five $20 bills sitting on the front passenger side seat, according to the complaint. Also located in the vehicle was a black plastic bag sitting on the front passenger side floorboard that contained several varying Country Thunder wristbands.
Several more wristbands were reportedly located in the glovebox. In total, 20 “reserve” wristbands, four Sunday general admission wristbands, one “platinum” wristband, and 68 weekend general admission were located.
The wristbands removed from Bernatek’s shorts pocket were reportedly 40 general admission wristbands, four “reserve” wristbands and two Sunday general admission wristbands.
In one text between Bernatek and Miulli she reportedly asked him “how can I sell these” and “I have so many” and “Premium (expletive) too,” according to the complaint.
Later in the conversation, Miulli reportedly said that she found the tickets outside of a little shack and then said that someone stuck their hand inside and pulled out bags of wristbands. Miulli reportedly advised that a couple of bags taken from inside the “shack” fell to the ground and she retrieved them.
Miulli allegedly messaged Bernatek about how the sales we’re going and hoped she did not get arrested.
When questioned by investigators Timmons reportedly advised that she did get a bag of wristbands from a male, but claimed she did not see where he had gotten them from. Timmons also reportedly made the spontaneous statement “my hand did not go into the window” when questioned.
Miulli, when questioned, reportedly claimed that when they got to the will call booth they found the wristbands on the ground and she picked up wristbands.
When asked about Bernatek selling wristbands, Miulli reportedly said “I don’t know what he did with them after that and his ideas.” She reportedly denied knowing he was going to sell tickets despite being shown her previous messages to him.
Country Thunder is the popular four-day country music festival that draws tens of thousands of music fans and high-profile musicians from across the nation to the Shadow Hill Ranch in Randall every summer in Kenosha County.
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HAMPTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Construction of Doe River Gorge Ministries’ multi-million dollar Christmas Train project is now underway.
The ministry announced Wednesday that excavation of the railroad track had begun.
On the Christmas Train, visitors will embark on a nearly two-mile journey that Doe River Gorge says “will reveal the true meaning of Christmas in a new and innovative way.”
“We’re going to be adding two miles approximately of track to our existing railroad,” Doe River Gorge President Terry Maughon said. “The Christmas Train will go around this two-mile loop and there will be what they call storyboards — they’re actually giant billboards that tell the story from creation to resurrection.”
Doe River Gorge hopes to complete the project in time for the 2024 holiday season. And while it’s called the Christmas Train, it will involve much more.
“Everybody’s looking for something to do during the holidays, and this entire campus here will be lit up with all kinds of Christmas decorations,” Maughon said. “Christmas trees, stores, good food places, you can purchase Christmas gifts, Christmas, Christmas ornaments.”
It’s a project that has been years in the making. In 2018, Doe River Gorge purchased the Dry Gulch Christmas Train from a ministry in Oklahoma that wanted to see it still operate to tell the story of Jesus. The purchase included:
- 2 steam locomotives
- 11 passenger coaches
- 1.7 miles of railroad track
- 43 artistically painted storyboards
- 40 decorated Christmas trees
- 210 decorated Christmas wreaths
- ¼ mile of decorated garland
- More than 1,000 costumes
It took 57 tractor-trailer loads to haul the items to Doe River Gorge. The two steam trains are currently being renovated.
The project also involved the purchase of 15 acres, making it the largest single expansion in the ministry’s nearly 30-year history.
Doe River Gorge has received a lot of help along the way. Construction equipment was donated by Meade Tractor, and the project has also been supported by Mitch Cox Companies and Mullican Flooring.
“We’ve had a lot of people supporting this project that are in love with trains,” Mullican Flooring owner Neil Poland said. “And, you know, the fact that on top of that, you’re going to hear the story of Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection during a short train ride — it just makes the whole project come together.”
Of the project’s expected $5.85 million cost, all but around $2 million has been raised with fundraising continuing.
In addition to sharing the story of Christ, the project will allow Doe River Gorge to achieve two other goals: expanding the ministry to the non-summer season and generating revenue to support year-round operations.
Local leaders and supporters also hope the Christmas Train will have a significant economic impact on the region.
“I want to say what a great economic impact this will have on Carter County, and we desperately need that,” Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said during Wednesday’s announcement.
Poland pointed to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, a theme park based around a full-sized replica of Noah’s Ark.
“If you look at other Christian projects around the country, such as Noah’s Ark, this has the potential to rival that which will have an incredible impact on the community,” Poland said.
More information about the Christmas Train project is available on Doe River Gorge’s website.
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FLOYD CO., Ky. (WJHL) — Some Eastern Kentucky flood victims are finally seeing the end of their home repair, a year after fatal floods.
From July 25 through July 30 of last year, Eastern Kentucky was struck by deadly flooding. At least 39 people were killed. According to the national weather service, some storms dropped 4 inches of rain per hour.
‘Relentless water’: Victim receives aid rebuilding his family’s home
“The force of the water though, just relentless,” said flood victim, Michael Caudill. “It just came up so fast.”
The morning of the floods was a rude awakening for Michael Caudill. He was called into his work with the state highway department but quickly realized he needed to get home to his family.
“The water was coming up on my shins and eventually up to my knees when I got the last of my family out,” said Caudill.
Caudill said the community is used to flooding, but nothing like the one that swept through the area almost a year ago.
He said his home sits six feet off the ground, and there was about 8-9 feet of water surrounding his home due to the flooding.
“Disaster relief groups came out, and they helped tremendously,” said Caudill. “But when they leave, that feeling is probably the most overwhelming that I had. I have two homes that are completely gutted. You can see through every room, through the studs from one end of the house to the other. You open the door, and it’s just unreal. And you sit and think, ‘Now what do we do?'”
Caudill lives right next door to his mother who also received flood damage. When he was not working his full-time day job, he would spend all night working on his mother’s home, putting his home on the back burner.
Then, a non-profit group, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), offered to help.
“I said, ‘At this point, I will take any and all help that we can get.’ I said, ‘because I am exhausted,'” said Caudill.
Caudill’s home gets closer every day to being finished, making him anxious.
“It’s just small things that needs to be done now,” said Caudill. “You’ve got all your drywall up. Floors are going down, and it’s just the small nitpick stuff, and it’s just like man, if we could just get this done, I could move back to my house. It’s been almost a year since I’ve slept in my own bed.”
Caudill still helps with the rebuilding of his home when he has time. His home is expected to be finished by early September.
‘Unbelievable flood’: Volunteer crews add ramp to victim’s new home
Not too far from Caudill’s home, CAP is adding an additional ramp to Frank Wright’s new home.
“He really didn’t need the ramp when we first started, but he had fell and hurt his shoulder, so we decided to do a ramp so it would be easier for him to get in and out of his house,” said crew leader with CAP, Scott Dale.
Wright remembers the floods much like Caudill does.
“And [the floods] came within hours,” said Wright. “A ‘thousand year flood’ came within hours.”
Wright said at the time, he was more worried about making sure his neighbors were safe.
“I thought I was going to be okay, see?” said Wright. “It had never got us. It had got up maybe two inches deep in here, but that was it.”
Wright said the waters took his home down to the tin.
“Ripped it apart. Just shredded it,” said Wright.
With his new home, Wright can now begin to restart his life.
“He’s grateful about it,” said Dale. “He didn’t think he’d ever get back in his house is what he told me.”
“These guys here. They work extra hard. The CAP guys, they are, they’re just a good group,” said Wright. “They help a lot of people too and it’s people that needs help that wouldn’t get it if it wasn’t for them.”
Wright moved into his home in mid-June.
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WINTER PARK, Fla. — Police say a now-former Winter Park police detective drove drunk, smashed his city SUV into parked cars, and then left the scene.
He was found a short drive away with his front tire nearly torn off, and 12 empty White Claw Seltzer cans under his seat.
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Channel 9 investigative reporter Karla Ray asked whether he was given special treatment by his colleagues, who didn’t arrest him or take him to jail.
By the time Winter Park police officers started searching the SUV in the early morning hours of March 13, they knew it was one of their vehicles and one of their own driving.
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Now-former detective Matthew Wright was in court to plead no contest to a misdemeanor DUI citation earlier this month. As part of a plea, prosecutors threw out an additional citation for leaving the scene of a crash.
He was given those tickets, but not taken to jail, despite a dozen empty cans found in his patrol vehicle and the damage to two parked cars he slammed into on a nearby street.
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Per a memorandum of understanding, the Maitland Police Department took over the investigation into the crash. An officer visited Wright at the hospital after a police report shows he reported having a headache.
Once inside the hospital, the Maitland officer noted that Wright didn’t have any injuries from the crash itself.
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From his hospital bed, a report shows that Wright stated he had, “no recollection of any events prior, during, or after the crash,” and refused a blood draw.
Still, he was not booked into the jail.
“This officer should have been transported to hospital, checked off, and then released from the hospital to the custody of the police department, and then transported,” attorney and former FHP Trooper Jeff Lotter said.
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Lotter questions whether an average person would have been given tickets, like Wright, or taken to jail.
“I think that is a fair assessment, that the default position in a DUI is that you’re going to be arrested,” Lotter said. “That’s the default position. And there are very few exceptions to that.”
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Maitland police said in a statement:
“Matthew Wright was charged with the highest level of crimes given the evidence, which were misdemeanor driving under the influence (Florida State Statute 316.193(3)(C)(1)) and misdemeanor leaving the scene of a crash with property damage (Florida State Statute 316.063(1)). During the course of our investigation, it was determined by the responding Fire Department that Mr. Wright was in need of medical care and hospital staff subsequently concurred. In lieu of making a physical arrest, our Officer filed criminal charges directly with the Orange County Clerk of Courts through the use of a criminal DUI citation and a criminal traffic citation. Mr. Wright was provided with the court dates for his arraignment on both charges prior to the Officer leaving the hospital. Issuing notices to appear via criminal citations in lieu of making physical arrests is not an uncommon practice when the offender is hospitalized for injuries sustained during the incident and the criminal charges involved are not felony crimes.
With that being said, it is understandable that you may perceive that Mr. Wright was given preferential treatment because he was not physically arrested; however, this was not the case. He was charged with those crimes for which probable cause was developed and our agency cooperated with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure Mr. Wright was successfully prosecuted. The Maitland Police Department strongly believes that law enforcement officers should be held to the highest standard.”
Winter Park police said in a statement:
“The Winter Park Police Department holds our officers to a higher standard of the law and expect them to uphold and honor the laws they enforce. Former Officer Matthew Wright’s actions were not representative of our agency’s core values and undermines the trust between the police department and community we serve.”
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THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Orlando Health celebrated the grand opening of its new health pavilion near The Villages on Wednesday.
Officials said Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health – Brownwood will serve residents of Lake, Sumter and Marion counties.
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“Through state-of-the-art equipment, we are poised to provide world-class diagnostics, treatments, and preventive care that patients of Orlando Health and this community have come to know and expect,” said Lance Sewell, senior vice president, Orlando Health North Central Region.
The facility includes a 10,000-square-foot building with 12 exam rooms, a procedure room, and five pre/post recovery rooms.
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Officials said the facility is opening in phases. Physicians started seeing patients there in late June, and the heart catheterization lab is set to open later this week. Patients are being scheduled for CT and ultrasound scans beginning in early August.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An 11-year-old Volusia County girl is facing felony charges after deputies said she placed reported a fake kidnapping to 911.
Her report launched a multiagency response and a search on I-95 Wednesday morning.
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Sheriff Mike Chitwood said when questioned, the girl said she got the idea from YouTube and thought it would be funny.
“Nothing good comes off that damn internet and now you have an 11-year-old who is now charged with a felony,” Chitwood said.
Chitwood said the girl sent a series of text messages over a half an hour time period warning dispatchers an armed driver had kidnapped someone and was heading south on I-95.
“You’re on I-95 for crying out loud. Anything can go wrong on I-95. The potential here for somebody to lose their life, it’s a real danger,” Chitwood said.
Deputies said they eventually tracked the phone texting 911 about the incident to a home in Port Orange where deputies contact the girl and her father.
“I know her parents weren’t happy,” Chitwood said.
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The girl’s false report is the third in Volusia County in the last two weeks. But Chitwood said there have been dozens over the past several months.
Chitwood said the people who make these false reports will not only face serious charges, they may even have to cover the response costs.
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“I can’t even put an estimate on the cost of all of the resources that were used to go to this swatting call,” Chitwood said.
The sheriff’s office has a series of community discussions planned starting next week focused on kids and internet safety.
Chitwood said the swatting calls will be addressed at those meetings.
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PITTSBURGH — The defense continues to present witnesses in the final phase of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.
In the final phase of the trial, family members and survivors had the opportunity to speak for the first time about their loss and grief.
On Wednesday, it was decided that the body of Randall Bowers will remain undisturbed in a Shaler cemetery after the judge denied a motion to exhume his body for DNA testing.
Bowers’ attorneys on Tuesday asked the judge to exhume the body to prove he’s the biological father of Robert Bowers.
The defense has said Randall Bowers suffered from schizophrenia and mental illness runs in the family.
In denying the request, the Judge wrote, “Given the late filing and inevitable delay that will result from the relief, the court hereby denies the Motion as untimely.”
He also said the defense could have made the request earlier.
In court Wednesday, pastor Jeff Dillinger testified that Bowers attended his Church of Christ in Whitehall for about six months until April of 2017 when he started driving a truck.
He said Bowers was quiet and socially awkward.
Dillinger testified he learned about the shooting from a church member who saw it on TV and recognized Bowers’ name.
Dillinger said he spoke to his congregation about Bowers the next morning during Sunday services.
“I asked them to be aware of what’s going on. We would have had a prayer for all of those involved,” he said.
Dillinger testified that he contacted the FBI and told them Bowers had been a member of his church.
Two prison guards who monitor Bowers at the Butler County Prison, including Captain Jeff Kengerski, testified that he’s been a model inmate with no disciplinary issues. He’s kept in isolation and they both testified that he’s never had any seizures and doesn’t take medication. And they said he doesn’t appear to suffer from mental illness.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Former Defense Department insiders gave explosive testimony on Wednesday about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), which are commonly known as UFOs.
“The U.S. government is operating with secrecy above Congressional oversight with regards to UAPs,” said David Grusch, a former intelligence officer.
“UAP are in our air space, but they are grossly underreported,” said former Navy Pilot Ryan Graves. “These sightings are not rare or isolated. They are routine.”
“What concerns me is that there’s no oversight from our elected officials on anything associated with our government possessing or working on craft that we believe are not from this world,” said CDR David Fravor, U.S. Navy (Ret).
The three witnesses testified before a House subcommittee where lawmakers of both parties were critical of the lack of transparency.
“We need to tell the folks at the Pentagon, they work for us,” said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.). “We’re going to uncover the cover-up.”
“For decades, many Americans have been fascinated by objects mysterious and unexplained and it’s long past time that they got some answers,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.).
The lawmakers questioned the witnesses about the extent of the U.S. government’s involvement with UAPs.
“Do you believe our government is in possession of UAPs?” asked Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.)
“Absolutely, based on reviewing over 40 witnesses over four years,” responded Grusch.
Lawmakers on the subcommittee heard a first-hand account from Fravor, who said he personally encountered a UAP in 2004.
“Saw a white tic tac object with a longitude axis pointing north-south and moving very abruptly over the water,” said Fravor.
But Fravor said nothing was done about it.
“What is shocking to us is the incident was never investigated,” said Fravor. “My crew was never questioned.”
The witnesses warned they have faced retaliation for speaking up about UAPs.
Grusch said he officially became a whistleblower in May of 2022.
“I am driven by a commitment to both truth and transparency,” said Grusch. “I’ve suffered retaliation for my decision, but I am hopeful that my actions will ultimately lead to a positive outcome of increased transparency.”
“The American people deserve to know what is happening in our skies,” said Graves. “It is long overdue.”
The witnesses called for a system for pilots to report UAPs.
“We need a system where pilots can report without fear of losing their jobs,” said Graves. “There is a fear that the stigma associated with this topic is going to lead to professional repercussions.”
The public interest in the topic was clear by the long line of people waiting to get into the hearing room Wednesday morning.
Our Washington News Bureau spoke with Randall Nickerson, who was first in line after arriving Tuesday night.
“We don’t have to know everything, but if there’s other life forms out there, I think they should tell us,” said Nickerson.
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PITTSBURGH — Larry Gilmore is fighting for his life after Pittsburgh police say he was viciously assaulted inside the Even Hotel along Forbes Avenue Monday night.
Gilmore just got married on Sunday to his pregnant wife Shalawrae and they were staying at the hotel celebrating their honeymoon. They have three young kids together.
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Police say Heiko Calhoun, who’s homeless, attacked Gilmore from behind while Gilmore was waiting at the elevator inside the lobby.
Surveillance video shows Calhoun putting Gilmore in a chokehold and stomping on him.
Calhoun told police he did it because the victim was going to castrate him but Gilmore’s wife said they had no contact with Calhoun before the attack.
“It’s hurtful but I’m hopeful that he can recover and get to his normal self,” Shalawrae said.
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Channel 11 was there yesterday as Gilmore’s family was protesting outside the hotel, demanding the hotel shut down until there’s more security.
Gilmore is being treated at UPMC for severe head trauma. His wife says he has a long road to recovery and woke up for the first time since the attack on Wednesday.
The family set up a GoFundMe page to help.
“To help with future medical bills rehabilitation anything we need or support we need to help him heal in this process,” Shalawrae said.
Today we saw hotel guests using their guest keys to get inside the building.
Calhoun is in jail charged with attempted homicide.
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WASHINGTON, Pa. — A 24-year-old man was shot in a drive-by shooting in front of a Washington County playground last night.
Police responded to the 8th Ward Playground after a gunshot victim showed up at Washington Hospital’s ER around 10:30 p.m.
Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and happened on the sidewalk in front.
In May, a 22-year-old man was shot on the playground. Two men from Ohio were arrested and charged in the case.
Neighbors expressed concern over the adults using the park at nighttime.
“It’s just a shame this is happening. I told the detective, ‘I don’t know what they can do about it, it’s like nobody cares,’” said John Plants, who has lived next to the playground for 73 years.
“Nothing surprises me today, the shooting and everything. I have to say I have lived here since 1970.... this year here has been the worst season... has been the worst with shootings. "
Washington police are following several strong leads, but no arrests have been made in the case.
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SAN DIEGO — Johan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates both snapped droughts in their 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park.
For Oviedo (4-11), it had been since May 19 against the Arizona Diamondbacks since he last earned a win. He was awarded the victory after limiting the Padres (49-54) to one run in six innings. Oviedo allowed three hits, walked three and struck out five batters.
For the Pirates, this is their first series win since they swept these Padres in three games at PNC Park from June 27-29.
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BANGOR -- The Deputy Superintendent of two correctional facilities is facing charges in connection with what authorities describe as a long standing kickback scheme .
Gerald Merrill was charged with theft and bribery in official and political matters on July 24.
Merrill is currently the Deputy Superintendent of the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston and the Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport.
Detectives with the Maine Attorney General's Office say Merrill allegedly engaged in a scheme using state funds to purchase products from certain vendors in exchange for illegal kickback payments.
An investigation was launched after the Maine State Auditor's office noticed an irregular volume of funds being spent on purchase cards under Merrill's control.
On July 25 Attorney General Detectives and members of the State Police searched the Mountain View Correctional Facility and Merrill's home.
They took Merrill into custody and he was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.
Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty said " I am deeply disturbed by these allegations and fully support the actions of the Attorney General's Office. The Maine Department of Corrections expects its employees, like all State employees, to adhere to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and failure to do so is unacceptable."
Merrill made his initial court appearance in Bangor this afternoon.
His bail was set at $5,000 cash.
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FILE -- A bill that would create an offshore wind program is officially on the Governor's desk after being approved by the Maine House in the early mornings hours Thursday.
We spoke to industries across the state on the impact.
"This is a major win on all fronts, and this is a really great representation of how clean energy can support our state's economy, our state's health and our state's workforce," said Josh Caldwell, Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator for the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
One front that sees this as a crucial win: those representing workers.
Laborers' International Union of North America's Regional Director Jason Shedlock said it creates new clean energy sustaining jobs for Mainers, by Mainers.
"Because of the sheer number of jobs that this is going to create and sustain, chances are someone in the state of Maine will never see an offshore wind turbine, but they will know someone that has a job because of the industry," said Shedlock.
New jobs aren't the only thing on the horizon. Mainers will have the opportunity to put some money back in their wallets.
Caldwell said offshore wind projects are expected produce roughly three gigawatts of electricity by 2040. He says Mainers will see lower electric bills in switching to clean energy.
"Having clean energy in the Gulf of Maine right here in Maine will really stabilize energy prices for the long term and make our grid more reliable," said Caldwell.
The bill is now sitting on the Governor's desk awaiting her signature. Shedlock said it creates a Maine-based blueprint for anyone to use going forward.
"Maine's motto is Dirigo, and we certainly led in this way on this industry. We're proud to do it and we look forward to operationalizing this," said Shedlock.
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STATEWIDE -- Flavored tobacco products will not be banned in Maine, for this year at least.
The Maine Legislature decided to table the bill to end flavored tobacco sales statewide officially pushing a final decision to next year.
The bill was first introduced in December of last year, and was passed by the Senate in June of this year.
Now, the House of Representatives has decided to table the bill and return to the matter in 2024.
"Tobacco companies have a lot of money to dump into research, development, and marketing," said Flavors Hook Kids Maine Spokesperson Dan Cashman. "They know that 95% of adult smokers start before they turn 21, and they know these flavors appeal to kids."
Flavors Hook Kids Maine, a coalition consisting of public health experts, and community partners, has been the driving force behind the proposed ban.
They say this could help take away the risk of finding these products in high schools and middle schools.
"This isn't removing products universally. It's not prohibition. It's not the war on drugs," said Cashman. "This is meant to reduce the opportunity for kids to get hooked on something that is addictive."
If passed, Maine will join Massachusetts, California, and others who have instituted a statewide ban.
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STATEWIDE -- The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback to help reduce carbon emissions in the state.
The department will be receiving nearly $30 million in funding for carbon reduction under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The department says the funding could be used in a variety of ways to lower carbon emissions -- including expanding Maine's electric vehicle charging network, improving public transit options, or developing more bike and walking paths.
"We're trying to do the best we can to come up with a strategy that works for all the people in Maine. That's easier for us to do if we get feedback from folks, and hear what people want to see. If people provide us with feedback, that can give us ideas we might not have otherwise had," said Ian Gorecki, Policy Development Specialist for the Maine DOT.
The department will be accepting public comments until August 7.
To share your input on the department's carbon reduction plan and how funding should be used, visit maine.gov/mdot.
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CROWN POINT — A Chicago woman faces three neglect charges after police found her inebriated with her three children during a traffic stop, charges state.
Court records indicate that 34-year-old Brittaney Wald was charged on Friday with three counts of neglect of a dependent, which is a level six felony. If convicted on all three counts, she’d face up to seven and a half years in prison.
Charging documents allege that on June 24, officers pulled over a white Ford Flex because the vehicle was swerving backwards on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near the 6-mile-marker in Gary.
When police spoke to the vehicle’s occupants, they found Wald and a relative who was driving the car arguing with each other. Officers wrote in the probable cause affidavit that they “asked both females to stop arguing in front of the kids, and they did, but they continued to begin arguing on and off.”
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Wald had her three children in the car with her, who are respectively 12 years old, 3 years old and 6 months old. The affidavit said that none of the children were wearing shoes and the younger kids only had diapers on.
Wald told police that they were driving from Chicago to Michigan because she had lost her housing, charges state.
Wald’s “eyes were very glossy and bloodshot, and when she spoke with (police), her speech was very slurred, and she was not making logical statements but would not finish a sentence and would often repeat the same things over and over,” charging documents state.
When officers spoke to the car's driver, she told them that Wald had taken drugs when she was in Chicago and she “was not in the right state of mind,” according to the probable-cause affidavit.
Police also wrote in the affidavit Wald smelled of alcohol and when they asked her to comply with a drug test she told them no and said that she “did not want them to see what would be on it at that time.”
The children were taken into custody by the Department of Child Protective Services on the scene, according to charging documents.
Court records indicate that Wald bailed out of the Lake County Jail on July 26 and her next court appearance is set for Aug. 2 in Judge Gina Jones’s courtroom.
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BANGOR -- The Penobscot County Grand Jury has indicted a Bangor man accused of stabbing a minor multiple times.
18-year-old Aden Zowghi was indicted on charges of elevated aggravated assault, and attempted aggravated assault.
The alleged incident happened near Shaw's supermarket on Main Street in Bangor in April.
A Hampden man charged with burglarizing four Bangor businesses was also indicted.
32-year-old Christopher Archer was arrested on April 28.
Bangor Police responded to a call about a burglary at Hammond Lumber.
They say they found tarps covering stolen items from the business behind Hammond Lumber.
While they were searching the area, they encountered archer riding an ATV.
He was caught after a brief pursuit.
Archer was indicted on a variety of charges including burglary, theft, and violation of condition of release.
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/man-charged-with-stabbing-a-minor-indicted/article_7261ea5e-2bfe-11ee-8141-13b32f219780.html
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