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Idaho is in the time of year - during spring and summer - when rattlesnakes are the most active.
Just last week, a 9-year-old girl from Idaho Falls was bitten while swimming, and a 13-year-old boy was bitten in Featherville, according to an online fundraiser for the boy.
Rattlesnakes prefer drier, hotter habitats - like the Boise Foothills. Those areas offer places to find prey and hide from the heat during the hottest parts of the day. This time of year, rattlesnakes are most active in the early morning in evening.
Before people hit the trails, there are a few things to keep in mind to help avoid a bite.
"An awful lot of snake bites occur accidentally," Vicky Runnoe, conservation education supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game said. "Somebody steps somewhere that they don't realize the snake is there, they put their hands somewhere they don't realize the snake is there. The snake doesn't realize you don't mean any harm, and they will potentially get bitten."
Runnoe said people should watch where they put their hands and feet when hiking.
"If you're hiking with your dog, it's probably a good idea to keep your dog on leash," Runnoe said. "Let live, and if you've run into one, go one way and let the snake go the other way when you're out and about hiking - and just just being aware are the things to remember."
When people do run into a rattlesnake, they can often hear the snake before they see it. The snake's rattle can be an alarming sound to hear, but that's often all it has to be, if people hear a rattle they can avoid the snake.
"They do have that warning system," Runnoe said. "That is what that tail is for, to say 'Hey, I'm here, please don't come any closer.'"
That rattle is one part of the rattlesnake's distinct look, along with their triangular head, diamond pattern, wider body, and cat-eye pupils.
Runnoe said on of the most important things to do if bitten by a rattlesnake is try and stay calm. Call 911, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
While they can be scary, rattlesnakes are still an important part of the Idaho ecosystem.
"Yes, these animals are out here. This is their home, this is where they belong," Runnoe said. "You can enjoy it and share it just by being responsible and being careful, and looking where you're going and making sure that you're not putting your hands and feet down some deep, dark hole you can't see the bottom of. Because somebody might be down there already and might not appreciate it."
The only two venomous snakes in Idaho are the western rattlesnake and prairie rattlesnake.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Riverfront Park was rocking on Wednesday night, as the Harrisburg University Summer Concert Series returned to the Capital City. The first two shows of the series come amid a blistering heat wave entering Harrisburg.
Organizers told FOX43 they are fully prepared to deal with the heat and keep concertgoers cool during the show.
“We have EMTs and specialists, as well as hydration stations and water tents," said Frank Schofield, the live entertainment director for Harrisburg University. "Anything you might want to get as far as food and being healthy, and chairs to sit down in if standing is just too much.”
Despite the scorching heat, officials and concertgoers alike said the show will go on.
“We’ve been looking forward to this concert for a while, so we’re really excited," said Jessica Peters, who attended the event with her family.
People from across the Commonwealth traveled to enjoy a night of music along the Susquehanna River.
“We came from around State College, this is our first time in Riverfront Park," said Peters.
“They all come in here for their special artist, their special night, and for their special secret," said Schofield.
Frank Schofield says the annual concert series helps bring thousands of people to downtown Harrisburg, which helps benefit the local economy.
“A lot of restaurants get packed, a lot of hotels [too,]" said Schofield. "About $2.4 million comes into this market for all of the shows combined.”
The groups Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit opened the series at Riverfront Park. The next concert will feature The Roots on Saturday, July 29.
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For two weeks, Talicia Fields has avoided her Forest Hill home turned crime scene, riddled with holes from the bullets that killed her 15-year-old daughter Talia.
"Life has been taken. The wind that she gave me to breathe every day has been taken. They took my life when they took her,” said Talicia Fields.
On July 9 around 3:15 a.m., Fields said she woke up to the sound of rapid gunfire. Though her son's room was hit, he was uninjured but Talia's room took the brunt of the seemingly random attack.
"All I can remember is the devastating moment of my baby laying on the floor dead,” she said.
Forest Hill Police say they were called to both Fields’s home and a second location, less than a mile away, one hour later in a shooting where property was damaged.
They’ve asked neighbors to check surveillance footage.
Today, on one of her first visits back, Fields and her siblings took a moment to reflect on her youngest, a soon-to-be sophomore who loved TikTok and dreamed of becoming a nurse.
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Two weeks after the shooting, their grief has turned to desperation.
"Right now, I still feel like I'm living in a nightmare that I'm trying to wake up from,” said Talia’s uncle David Sewell.
As police continue to search for the person responsible, the family is searching for answers about why this happened and who would kill an innocent teen.
They’re asking anyone who knows something to come forward.
"I'm pleading with every breath in my body to please, please say something. Call the police department, say something. Justice must be served,” said Fields.
Those with information can call Forest Hill Police or Crimestoppers at 817-469-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous.
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A little more than 2200 people call Gunter Texas home. Its size is why some people love it.
"Small town,” Gunter resident Stuart Diamond said describing his city. “Laid back. Easy going."
Diamond is afraid their small-town way of life could be threatened by a BNSF Railway logistics center planned for more than 900 acres. BNSF wants to annex some land into the city and change zoning for heavy industrial use.
"It's not good,” Diamond said. “It doesn't belong in town. It doesn't belong near a neighborhood. It doesn't belong near a school. It needs to be much further out."
Diamond is not alone.
Wednesday night a special joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was packed with people opposing the plan.
"We have two roads in this town that are going to be screwed up with this crap,” a resident said at the podium during public comment.
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"It's 2023 and we have enough evidence that we know what this development does to our home values and to our communities, so where are the laws protecting all of us as homeowners," another resident questioned.
Part of BNSF’s plan is off the table for consideration for now.
In a written statement to NBC 5 BNSF Director of External Communications Kendall Kirkham Sloan said:
“BNSF has been working very closely with the City of Gunter and listening to feedback from the community as we plan for the development of a new logistics center. Based on the feedback we have received from the community and city staff, BNSF has decided to take time to further consider how we will orient and construct this facility. We are withdrawing our applications to rezone and annex our property in the city and BNSF will not be represented at the planned city council meeting July 26. We appreciate the City of Gunter for their continued efforts to work with our company, and look forward to further developing this site in a way that is mutually beneficial to the community and our customers.”
Interim Gunter city manager Jeff Gibson said this was the citizens' voices being heard.
"Possibly taking more time having more interaction with the community and more interaction with the railroad to come to some type of balance compromise to this community," Gibson said.
People in Gunter aren't stopping their fight. They want their council members to say no to BNSF.
"Hopefully they listen to their people, and they make the right choice," Diamond said.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As local leaders in Maryland are pointing out, the state is facing potentially dangerous heat to end this week.
WMAR-2 News spoke with folks about how they're staying cool.
In Annapolis, Larry and Victoria Tom walked their pup, Cora, in a shade-filled park, and for a good reason.
"We're walking [Cora] late at night because it's too hot to take her out during the day," said Victoria. "You've got the heat on this asphalt on her paws, it's just too much."
This week, the Toms told WMAR-2 Nes they are staying in the AC - a smart way to do things as Maryland's heat index goes into the triple digits the next few days.
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At the Pip Moyer Rec Center in Annapolis, a room will be made available to help folks cool off.
"This is more than a simple heat event. This is more than a simple 'let's open a cooling center' type of heat. This is a heat beyond which we've seen, certainly this year," said David Mandell, deputy director of the City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management.
Mandell tells WMAR-2 News that this is the first time this summer they've had to open the cooling center. The counties in our area, and Baltimore City, are also making places available to escape the heat.
In Annapolis, for example, the municipal pool at nearby Truxtun Park is open free past 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday to folks living in the city.
And with that heat, it won't be long to see the wrong effects on your health. Experts advise you stay in the air conditioning if you can. If you must be outside, seek out shade, drink plenty of water, and conserve your energy.
"Just trying to stay in some AC," said Ryan Adamski, a Baltimore native visiting Annapolis for a kickball game. "I work at the office; I have guys out in the field. I will be checking on them periodically to make sure they're okay."
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TEXAS, USA — As warm and dry conditions take over Central Texas, wildfires are increasing, but according to some experts, that's primarily because of human error.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, meaning 90% of wildfires are preventable.
Bell County Fire Marshal Chris Mahlstedt and Texas A&M University Wildlife Prevention Program Specialist Heather Gonzales believe most wildfires spark from controlled burns or equipment and vehicle use.
Wildfires can often be sparked by dragging tow chains from boats, trailers and RV's as well as underinflated tires. While dragging tow chains isn't quite as easy to see, other wildfires can be caused by simple actions that can result in tragedy.
"A lot of times you'll see fires get started along a roadside, down the highway, a lot of times, those are typically caused by people throwing out cigarette butts," Mahlstedt said. "For that stuff we ask to obviously discard cigarette butts in an approved manner and put them in an ashtray. Don't throw them out the window."
Another tip experts share is to not run your car on top of tall, dry grass because your exhaust pipe can easily reach over 400 degrees.
Putting a grill on a trailer that still has hot charcoal and wood can cause embers to fly off the back and ignite something in the grass.
Outdoor activities like mowing the lawn in excessive heat can cause a wildfire as well.
"Those are difficult to prevent if people need to mow and tend to their pastures or crops," Mahlstedt added. "For stuff like that we encourage them to have a fire extinguisher or water source of some type where they can get to it if something happens."
The Bell County Fire Marshal says the number of wildfires this year is pretty consistent with last year. However, when looking specifically at the months from June to July, the numbers rapidly soar.
"For the month of June, we had 112 this year, and we had 126 last year," Mahlstedt said. "We don't have the July numbers yet, but last July, we saw 257 grass fires, so just from June to July that was, you know, there was quite a jump in numbers."
KCEN-TV Meteorologist Jordan Frazier says the reason for the spread of wildfires this year is because Central Texas had a very wet spring.
"That actually helped grow a lot of vegetation," Frazier said. "However, now that we're down to very dry conditions, a lot of that vegetation grew everywhere and dried out, so now wildfires can spread even faster."
Most Central Texas counties are under a burn ban. Those who violate it could be fined up to $500. If you are unsure about your county, contact local fire departments and officials.
"It only takes one spark to start a wildfire and for Texas to do their part," said Gonzales.
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SEATTLE — The world's top pickleball players are in Seattle gearing up for the Professional Pickleball Association Seattle Open, which begins Thursday.
The tournament features a schedule of 25 events, including men's and women's singles, men and women's doubles, mixed doubles and championship rounds on Sunday.
Anna Leigh Waters is the top female player in the world at just 16 years old. She said she's looking forward to playing in the state where the sport began.
"I was just super excited to come here because of pickleball being invented in Bainbridge Island," Waters said. "I was hoping I would get to go over and see the first court ever, but it didn't happen this trip. But I'm definitely coming back to go see that court."
The event begins on Thursday at the Lower Woodland Tennis Courts at Woodland Park. Tickets start at $25. Click here for ticketing information.
Pickleball was designated as the official sport of Washington State in 2022. It's now played by 8.9 million players of all ages across the U.S., according to the tour.
The tour features the top touring pros in the sport and offers the largest payout in professional pickleball at $5.5 million.
Event policies:
Bags, snacks and water are allowed at the event, but meals and beverages aside from water are not since they will be sold onsite during the tournament.
Spectators are allowed to leave and re-enter the event as long as they are still wearing the wristband they were issued when they checked in at the gate.
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SEATTLE — If you have gone to a Seattle Mariner's game over the past month, you may have seen Downtown Ambassadors dressed in yellow, lending a helping hand.
The ambassadors serve the Metropolitan Improvement District which, as of July 1, was expanded to include south Pioneer Square to T-Mobile Park. This 15-block addition now makes the coverage area of the Metropolitan Improvement District a total of 300 blocks of Downtown Seattle.
“When I started, we didn't even do Belltown and the Belltown community now has the resources that it didn't have before,” said Moe Dima, who has been working as an ambassador and supervisor for 10 years. “Now Belltown is clean and is cared for, and we will bring the same energy down here by the stadiums as well.”
Seattle City Council unanimously approved the expansion in May when they renewed the Metropolitan Improvement District contract for another 10 years. This is a move the Downtown Seattle Association said was wanted by business owners in the Stadium District, who now help fund it through taxes and can receive services offered by the ambassadors.
“They're essentially taxing themselves to get this work done,” said James Sido with the Downtown Seattle Association. “That means they believe in it. They believe in the job these people are doing.”
Over the past year, approximately 100 ambassadors in the Improvement District have cleaned 1.2 million gallons of trash, removed 53,000 graffiti tags and stickers, done more than 6,000 business check-ins, and checked on 10,000 people on the streets to supply resources.
In addition to the above services, in just the first six months of 2023, they administered Narcan to 108 people who were overdosing.
“It's not part of the job description, but it is an unfortunate reality that they encounter pretty much on a daily basis,” said Sido.
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after he crashed into a deer in Washington Township.
According to Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle, Jacob Roxberry, 22, from Prospect, was driving southbound on Perry Highway at around 10:30 p.m. Monday when he hit a deer.
Roxberry sustained injuries to his face and several other parts of his body, state police said.
Roxberry was taken to St. Elizabeth’s trauma center in Youngstown, Ohio. There’s no word on his current condition.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Groveland police officer was arrested after an attack at Froggers Bar and Grill in Mount Dora earlier this month, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.
An affidavit shows that police were called to the restaurant on July 18 around 6:26 p.m. after reports about the battery.
Police said that they learned from the manager that a man and a woman had been yelling at one another on the patio before leaving the property in a silver sedan. The manager said customers told him that there had been a physical fight before he showed up on the patio, according to police.
Security camera footage of the fight shows the man apparently attempting to intimidate the woman before grabbing her by the hair, hitting her head against the wooden guard railing and then placing his hand around her neck, the affidavit states.
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The woman didn’t fight back, but a witness eventually approached the man, ending the attack, police said.
Investigators said they were able to identify the attacker as 48-year-old Joshua Somers, an officer with the Groveland Police Department.
According to police, other customers at the restaurant confirmed the events seen in the security footage, and so officers went to Somers’ home.
Somers told police that he had been at Froggers and had grabbed the woman’s hair, but he denied battering her in any other way, police said. The victim agreed with Somers, though she grew upset when police confronted her with the events in the security footage, police added.
Investigators said that both Somers and the woman were heavily intoxicated during this time.
Somers was ultimately arrested and taken into custody at the Lake County Jail. He faces a charge of battery by strangulation.
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YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — The second day of testimony in the competency trial for suspected Davis stabber Carlos Dominguez began Wednesday.
The jury heard testimony from friends and former roommates of Dominguez.
Friends described Dominguez as a quiet, reserved person who over time isolated himself from his roommates and showed changes in the way he walked.
“I go out to say be careful out there, there was another stabbing a little while ago. I don’t think you should be walking around,” said Sidney Slesicki, a friend of Dominguez. “He did not even look at me.”
Roommates said they had a meeting where they expressed their concerns about Dominguez potentially being mentally ill.
The jury also heard from two mental health professionals who have been assessing Dominguez during his time as an inmate at the Yolo County Jail.
One mentioned Dominguez was placed on suicide watch because he seemed withdrawn, couldn’t care for himself and sometimes wouldn’t eat.
They also said Dominguez exhibited signs of mental illness and was given antipsychotic medication.
“Mr. Dominguez presented with bizarre posture. He was very rigid in the way that he was standing,” said Amy Gutierrez, a Mental health professional at the jail.
Another mentioned he was guarded and often replied in short yes or no answers.
But prosecutors say Dominguez never told clinicians he was hearing voices or seeing things and never refused to go to court.
According to Gutierrez, Dominguez never acknowledged symptoms of mental illness when asked, but he’s never been taken off of suicide watch due to concerns with his behavior.
The only purpose of the current testimony hearing is to determine if Dominguez is competent to stand trail. More witnesses are expected to speak Thursday morning.
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NEVADA CITY, Calif. — A motorcyclist was found dead by his brother Wednesday after being concerned about not hearing from him in a while, according to California Highway Patrol.
Officials say they were called to Highway 20 near Jefferson Creek Road, east of Nevada City, about a deadly motorcycle crash.
Once at the crash, officials spoke to a man who explained his brother had left Carson City, Nevada around noon Sunday to head to his Loomis home. After not hearing from his brother by Tuesday, the man grew worried and drove the route he suspected his brother took to get home.
While looking for any places a motorcycle could have crashed, CHP says the man found his brothers 2009 Harley Davidson Sportster off of the north side of the highway, down a steep hillside, obscured by trees and brush. Officials say there was no debris or "obvious indicators" that a motorcycle may have gone off the road.
Investigators believe the motorcyclist was riding westbound on 20, east of Jefferson Creek Road when he went off the descending left curve in the roadway, onto the shoulder and down the steep hillside where he died from his injuries.
It is unclear when the crash may have happened between Sunday and Wednesday. It is also unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash at this time, and the cause of death is pending investigation by the Nevada County Coroner.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — Is California wasting its water? The state had a historic winter and the ABC10 Weather Team is investigating where the water is going and if we're wasting it. In Part Three, Meteorologist Carley Gomez takes a closer look at groundwater.
It's been a struggle farming with no water. Daniel Bays, like thousands of other farmers, has had to deal with drought.
"I would say the stress is probably the hardest part. Part of it being in the office looking at the numbers, part of it just being out in the field with our employees and the other people that depend on this for a job, but a lot of them enjoy what they do and take some pride and ownership in growing a crop and feeding the world," said Bays.
The situation of drought isn't new. In fact, the Central Valley Project began in 1933 during the Dust Bowl to deliver water from Northern California to the valley by way of canals.
As decades go on, the seriousness of drought has increased, leaving farmers to look for alternative ways to save water.
About 400 miles of California's valley is home to more than 500 underground water basins and communities are hit hard when there's not enough water underground.
“We’ve drilled new wells to replace old wells and find more water," said Bays.
But overpumping in California has led to big problems and has never been regulated until recently.
"If more groundwater is pumped than is replenished, there could be something that's called subsidence where the land aqua surface will actually sink, and so there are areas in California that has occurred," said Steven Springhorn with the Department of Water Resources.
Once the ground sinks, there's no going back to fill it up.
In 2014, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was formed, giving local water agencies about 10 years to make plans and find solutions to conserving water.
“They have to develop long-term plans or how they're going to look at the numbers. First of all, what's the nature of their problem? Are they in overdraft? Or are they in balance? If they're not in balance? What's their solution," said Ellen Hanak.
She works with farmers and water managers in the San Joaquin Valley to assess the extent of the water problem.
"What we find is that, in a worst-case scenario, agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley could be losing about 20% of the water that it now uses for irrigation in a typical year. That's a really important input for agriculture," said Hanak.
Since SGMA, many are calling out the state for their lack of effort, especially in the most recent dry stretch.
"It's a failure of leadership. The Democratic supermajority and the governor have failed to make investments in water infrastructure and what's more, we passed a bond 10 years ago, almost 10 years ago now in 2014. Not one piece of infrastructure has been built yet," said Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City).
Although no major reservoirs or infrastructures have been built, the state says they've been working on awarding millions in grant money for drought projects and resiliency. The Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency is one example.
"The city of Woodland had originally been on groundwater for about 100 years. We switched to Sacramento River surface water in June 2016 and as part of that project the city embarked on an aquifer storage and recovery program," said Tim Busch with the agency.
Woodland-Davis has been ahead of its time in starting ASR wells. They used low-interest loans from the state water resources control board and more recently applied for a state grant for a fourth water well.
"The aquifer storage and recovery program is a really good way to kind of balance winter supply with summer demand," said Busch.
Also known as ASR wells, the system of pumps and pipes funnel water from a clean water source like the Sacramento River. A small amount of chlorine is added and then the water is stored underground.
"We started injecting water for the first time in 2018, so we're now in our fifth year of water injection. [The] combined capacity of the wells is about 4.5 million gallons per day injecting water into the aquifer," said Busch.
With the abundance of winter rain and flowing rivers, they stored more than 450 million gallons of water by the end of March.
"The aquifer layer that we are using is 500 feet down, 50-foot thick layer. At every wall site we have in the city, both native drawn water walls and even farmer walls outside of us... that layer exists kind of everywhere around here," said Busch.
The big question is if there's that much aquifer storage, why isn't the state doing more to store excess water underground? The answer is fairly technical but with more research scientists are beginning to see a clearer picture.
"AEM is the airborne electromagnetic surveys that we're conducting across California. Think of it as MRI for the subsurface, so it's a way that a helicopter carries a large hoop about 100 feet off the ground and it flies about 60 mph. Along certain lines are transects and it sends electrical information into the ground, which bounces off different layers below the ground surface," said Springhorn.
The technology is finding where sands and gravels are in comparison to clays and silts. Water is easily able to seep deep underground where sand lies, but a buffer is created with clay.
Springhorn says finding the clay and sand layers is critical to knowing where the state can keep groundwater.
There's even more help on the way, too. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says it's been working on a mission to help assess soils and topography underground.
"What we really get from satellite information is the ability to see the big picture. So contextually, we can kind of tie the whole story together and we can say it's not just this farm, or this that's changing... it's the entire southern portion of the Central Valley," said scientist JT Reager.
Reager works with the joint operation between NASA and India on synthetic aperture radar (NISAR). The mission will launch a satellite into orbit next year, feeding back data on the Earth's crust, depths, ice sheets and ecosystems.
"For vegetation and ecosystems, NISAR should be able to monitor changes in fragile ecosystems around the planet and how they might be changing due to various stresses, like human development and population growth," said Reager.
Stanford geophysicist Rosemary Knight has spent 30 years working on groundwater management in California.
"I think there's a real opportunity here to help the water agencies now work with this data and see how this data can help them improve and inform their planning," said Knight.
Knight and her colleagues out of UC Davis are working alongside the Department of Water Resources. What they've found is something out of the Ice Age.
"They drew an area on a map and said, 'One of these incised valley-filled deposits, one of these ends of the last glacial period Paleo valleys has to be here.' We took the airborne EM system and flew back and forth to see if we could find it with the airborne EM system, and we could. It was right there in the data," she said.
The old Paleo rivers were formed when glaciers during the last glacial period started melting quickly. Moving at a high rate of speed, the water carved pathways from the mountains to the valley moving large amounts of rock and granite material.
"It's like a fast path where if we can connect with it at one location, we can actually move water down deeper within the groundwater system of the valley," said Knight.
"We're going to be expecting more intense droughts, more intense floods and a quicker transition from one to the next," said Springhorn. "So this managed groundwater recharge is really important."
While progress for storing the excess water may be held up through water rights, ecosystem concerns and legislation, Hanak says the time to act is now.
"Our goal is really to try to bring the best information and analysis to the public, to decision-makers. That — in this case — includes growers and local water managers, local communities, and folks in the valley that are really going to be on the front lines of addressing these challenges," said Hanak.
As for third-generation farmer Daniel Bays? His hope is his kids may have the option to continue farming in California.
"My hope would be that if this is where they want to live and they want to continue farming that's an option for them. That it's feasible and there's a long lifetime ahead of them where they can do that and pass that on to the next generation if that pleases them," he said.
Watch Part Two: Water Wasted | How does California store its water supply?
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Firefighter hurt responding to Jackson Township fire taken to hospital
JACKSON TWP. − A firefighter hurt responding to a house fire on Beckleigh Circle NW late Wednesday afternoon was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, a Jackson Township Fire Department statement said.
Besides Jackson Township firefighters, firefighters from Plain Township, Massillon and North Canton also responded to provide mutual aid.
The fire was initially reported around 4:50 p.m. The person who called 911 said all occupants of the home and two dogs had evacuated.
Firefighters arrived to find flames at the back of the home. They later rescued a third dog from the home. The fire was "quickly extinguished," the township fire department statement said.
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Planning Commission recently recommended a three-year site plan extension for the Green Pasture Venue developer to build a parking garage and two hotel buildings, with at least one being three stories high.
Some neighbors are not happy about the new plan.
The historic Green Pastures Events venue sits on more than five acres of land, surrounded by homes in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood.
"I like the Green Pasture pastures," said Milena Boytchef. " You hear the weddings there, the mariachi."
Boytchef said she doesn't like the possibility of a three-story building being just 15 feet from her property line.
"There are so many concerns, first of all, they see into your backyard," said Boytchef. "Secondly, it is not the neighbors normally that you know... these are strangers every day, another one looking into your private space."
In Austin, a three-story building has to be 50 feet from a property line, but because developers submitted the plan about seven years ago, the recommended plan is grandfathered into the old rules, which still allow the hotel to be just 15 feet from neighbors.
Many other neighbors also expressed serious concerns during Tuesday's meeting.
"My property is one with the red dot," said neighbor Simon Eastwood. "As I stand at my fence, I will have a building within 15 feet, as Lena said, stretching three stories above me, hotel windows overlooking my yard and my house."
Increased traffic is also a concern. The developers blamed COVID-19 and a lack of finances for the delay in the building process.
"Just like the site plan, extension process, sometimes doing things right takes a little bit more time and effort than you'd like," said Jeff Trigger, the chairman of Green Pastures' Board of Directors.
Pending Austin City Council approval, this could be the second site plan extension given to the developers.
"They haven't built absolutely anything," said Boytchef.
Boytchef said if the Council moves forward with the Green Pasture plan as is, she has a lawyer ready.
"I lost my faith in justice yesterday," said Boytchef.
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TEXAS, USA — As warm and dry conditions take over Central Texas, wildfires are increasing, but according to some experts, that's primarily because of human error.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, meaning 90% of wildfires are preventable.
Bell County Fire Marshal Chris Mahlstedt and Texas A&M University Wildlife Prevention Program Specialist Heather Gonzales believe most wildfires spark from controlled burns or equipment and vehicle use.
Wildfires can often be sparked by dragging tow chains from boats, trailers and RV's as well as underinflated tires. While dragging tow chains isn't quite as easy to see, other wildfires can be caused by simple actions that can result in tragedy.
"A lot of times you'll see fires get started along a roadside, down the highway, a lot of times, those are typically caused by people throwing out cigarette butts," Mahlstedt said. "For that stuff we ask to obviously discard cigarette butts in an approved manner and put them in an ashtray. Don't throw them out the window."
Another tip experts share is to not run your car on top of tall, dry grass because your exhaust pipe can easily reach over 400 degrees.
Putting a grill on a trailer that still has hot charcoal and wood can cause embers to fly off the back and ignite something in the grass.
Outdoor activities like mowing the lawn in excessive heat can cause a wildfire as well.
"Those are difficult to prevent if people need to mow and tend to their pastures or crops," Mahlstedt added. "For stuff like that we encourage them to have a fire extinguisher or water source of some type where they can get to it if something happens."
The Bell County Fire Marshal says the number of wildfires this year is pretty consistent with last year. However, when looking specifically at the months from June to July, the numbers rapidly soar.
"For the month of June, we had 112 this year, and we had 126 last year," Mahlstedt said. "We don't have the July numbers yet, but last July, we saw 257 grass fires, so just from June to July that was, you know, there was quite a jump in numbers."
KCEN-TV Meteorologist Jordan Frazier says the reason for the spread of wildfires this year is because Central Texas had a very wet spring.
"That actually helped grow a lot of vegetation," Frazier said. "However, now that we're down to very dry conditions, a lot of that vegetation grew everywhere and dried out, so now wildfires can spread even faster."
Most Central Texas counties are under a burn ban. Those who violate it could be fined up to $500. If you are unsure about your county, contact local fire departments and officials.
"It only takes one spark to start a wildfire and for Texas to do their part," said Gonzales.
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ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man was taken to a hospital after he was injured while servicing a semi-truck in Unicoi County.
It happened Tuesday night on Interstate 26 west at mile marker 50, according to a report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
The man was underneath the truck when it rolled over him, according to the report. The driver put the truck in reverse to get it off of the man.
The man was flown to Johnson City Medical Center.
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The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission on Wednesday delayed a hearing on the controversial Wilderness Crossing development — twice — so it wouldn’t conflict with a conference in Omaha that many of the opponents are likely to attend.
Commissioner Gloria Eddins made the second motion to continue, saying she wanted to give people who want to testify time to plan after the first delay requested by the developer conflicted with the conference. Other commissioners agreed.
“I don’t think in any way, shape or form (the applicant) tried to plan this on the day there’s a national conference,” Eddins said. “It just landed that way. But the optics on that look bad, there’s no way around that.”
The Planning Commission was scheduled to consider a request by the developer to vacate a portion of South First Street between Pioneers Boulevard and Old Cheney Road as part of the housing development.
Developers plan to move that portion of South First inside the development — planned on about 75 acres south of Pioneers Boulevard between First Street and U.S. 77 — to create more of a buffer between the development and Wilderness Park across the street.
The commission first voted to delay the hearing until Aug. 9 at the request of the developer, then voted again at the end of the meeting to delay it to Aug. 23 at the request of Ken Winston.
Winston, who opposes the development and represents the property owner on whose land a Native sweat lodge sits, asked the commission for the additional two-week delay because there's an indigenous peoples summit in Omaha on Aug. 9 many of the opponents plan to attend.
Plans of Wilderness Crossing LLC to build 162 single-family homes, 134 town homes and 205 apartments have generated significant opposition by environmentalists worried about the effect on the park and Native advocates who say the development will disrupt the sanctity of those who use the sweat lodge across the street.
The Planning Commission also unanimously recommended the City Council find an innovative mixed-use project near 23rd and R streets in the Antelope Valley area that conforms with the comprehensive plan — a first step for the project to use tax-increment financing.
Developer Ben Kunz wants to combine first-floor commercial space with nine apartments on two upper floors and use the first-floor commercial space for “micro-restaurant” space, to provide small spaces for startups trying to kick-start their businesses.
Known as the 23rd Street Net Zero Live Work Redevelopment Project, it would also use rooftop solar arrays to make the apartments net zero energy consumption.
Winston, director of policy and outreach at Nebraska Interfaith Power & Light, said the project is a big deal.
“As far as I know this is the first net-zero project in Lincoln," he said. "I realize it’s relatively small but hopefully it’s something that can be scaled up.”
He noted the project is consistent with the city’s Climate Action Plan.
“Climate change is a real thing and if we’re going to meet those goals we need to have proposals like this and celebrate them.”
68th Street safety concerns
The commission also recommended approval of a special permit to amend Doc’s Creek Community Unit Plan near 68th Street and Princeton Road, despite appeals by a mom and son to hold off until improvements to 68th Street are finished.
The special permit would allow the developer to add seven acreages — for a total of 14 — to the plan on an additional 73 acres, increasing the plan to 226 acres. Each of the property owners has their own wells and septic systems.
Betty Mason and her son Jacob Mason, both of Firth, said it was too dangerous to increase the housing density until Princeton Road is widened and shoulders added.
Jacob Mason, a 2019 graduate of Norris, recalled a 2017 accident on the hilly 68th Street in the same area as the development that killed eighth grade Norris student Ryan Post.
The accident, which occurred about a mile north of Norris, happened when a car slowed to turn left onto Olive Creek Road, causing a chain-reaction accident involving five cars.
The county is planning to improve Princeton Road in 2026 but it could be delayed, depending on federal funding.
Mason urged the Planning Commission to hold off on the special permit to keep students and parents en route to the school safe.
“Our Norris community is special and I urge you to help us keep it that way today,” he said.
Mike Eckert, a civil engineer working with the developer, said they’d met with the sheriff and the county engineer, who both said the plan meets all the safety guidelines, and the plan limits lot development near 68th Street until the road is improved.
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Beyoncé foundation gives $100K in scholarship funds to Detroit tech training center
Beyoncé's latest performance in Detroit is sparking much more than excitement.
On Tuesday, the day before the Grammy-winning singer’s concert at Ford Field, her BeyGOOD public charity foundation brought a special gift to a school in the city, officials said on Instagram.
“We were delighted to spend the morning with the Detroit School for Digital Technology and announce that @dsdttech will receive $100K in RENAISSANCE Scholarship funds to support students with financial needs,” the post said.
“Your commitment to education and elevating your students and communities inspires us. To the RENAISSANCE superstars, we appreciate you taking time out of your busy tour schedules to share your journeys. Your presence was a gift!”
According to the BeyGOOD website, after announcing her world tour, Beyoncé committed $1 million to support education through the RENAISSANCE Scholars program “to impact 10 Colleges/Universities worldwide, where 100 students will receive $10,000 scholarships.”
Jamie Harris, CEO of the Detroit School for Digital Technology, confirmed the scholarship news on Wednesday night.
Other details were not immediately available.
The school is a licensed technical training center in southwest Detroit, according to its website. It opened in Farmington Hills in 2011 under the name Astute Artistry LLC.
Programs cater to groups including digital marketing professionals and medical assistants.
Detroit School for Digital Technology announced on Twitter early Monday that BeyGOOD would be visiting to share "valuable scholarship insights with students."
Beyoncé, who launched BeyGOOD a decade ago, next plays two concerts at Chicago's Soldier Field. The “Renaissance” tour, named after her 2022 album, is set to end Oct. 1 in Kansas City.
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VA secretary demands leaders 'redouble' efforts to improve culture at Detroit VA
Washington ― Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is demanding leaders "redouble" efforts to improve the workplace culture and flow of information at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit after an internal agency watchdog found "siloed" communication and staff afraid to speak up about problems.
"Those findings are particularly troubling to me. ... I will be personally working with Veterans Health Administration and with our leaders including our network directors to ensure that they are redoubling our efforts to ensure that we are dedicated to and are implementing the fundamental tenets at the heart of a (High Reliability Organization)," McDonough said during a news conference Wednesday.
"Among those are the ability for us to have clear, candid and professional conversation and communication that goes two ways in our facilities, from our leadership down and from our care providers closest to the point of providing care to veterans back."
The agency's Inspector General Michael Missal said last week that past leadership failures at the Midtown hospital had resulted in a culture that did not prioritize patient safety or the delivery of high-quality health care, saying staff felt "psychologically unsafe to bring anything up."
Missal and McDonough traveled to Detroit on Friday for meetings with staff and veterans as the hospital strives to rebound from revelations of mismanagement and a lack of oversight that officials said led to patient harm.
VA official: Detroit hospital staff felt 'psychologically unsafe' to speak up
The visit followed Missal's release of an independent review showing slow progress on some of the recommended improvements at the facility and pointed out instability in leadership there, finding the hospital had suffered from recurring turnover in senior leadership positions, contributing to "a sense of irresponsiveness and a lack of psychological safety."
McDonough noted Wednesday that the VA is working to finalize Acting Director Chris Cauley's appointment as the medical center's permanent leader. Cauley has been at the facility in an interim capacity since March and previously led the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw.
"I was very happy to have been in a position where we could reassure veterans and a veteran town hall and reassure our workforce in the workforce town hall, that the acting director Chris Colley would no longer be acting," he said.
The OIG report also revealed that facility leaders had delayed fully revoking clinical privileges last year for the hospital's former chief of surgery and reporting him to outside entities that track alleged physician misconduct, despite findings of substandard care and a potential "imminent threat to patient safety."
The OIG said facility leaders in Detroit had missed opportunities for reporting the former chief of surgery, Dr. Gamal Mostafa, to licensing boards in states where he's licensed, saying two clinical reviews in 2021 and 2022 had identified 16 episodes of substandard care by Mostafa that met the requirements to initiate reporting to the state entities.
Asked Wednesday why Mostafa had been allowed to retire in April with full benefits and pension, McDonough noted that, "It's been a very tumultuous period at the Detroit VA Medical Center."
"The ongoing review required many of our personnel to go through very difficult conversations, distressing conversations, and the leadership therefore made the decision to proceed as you've suggested," McDonough said.
The VA said it ultimately revoked Mostafa's clinical privileges and reported him to a national database that tracks cases of physician incompetence, misconduct and discipline, including malpractice payments and the restriction of physician privileges.
McDonough also emphasized Wednesday that the VA had shared the "troublesome" data with 12 separate medical licensing boards in states where Mostafa was licensed. He also revealed for the first time that VA officials had stopped Mostafa's proposed transfer to one of their facilities in Chicago.
"They made the entire thing contingent on that provider never again even applying to work at VA, so we've made very clear our concerns in this regard," McDonough said.
Mostafa's attorneys have said the OIG report contained inaccuracies, and that "no harm came to any patients and no complaints or tort claims were ever filed by any of these patients."
Mostafa retired from the VA as of April 5, though he had performed no surgeries at the facility since August 2021.
Wayne State University confirmed Friday that Mostafa remains a member of the WSU School of Medicine faculty.
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Human case of swine flu linked to Oakland Co. Fair exhibitor, health officials say
State and local health officials said Wednesday they identified a presumptive positive human case of swine flu in a Lapeer County resident who was an exhibitor at the Oakland County Fair this month.
Officials last week warned that Influenza A virus, the causative agent of swine influenza, had been detected in pigs at the event, which ran July 7-16 at the Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg.
"A respiratory specimen that tested presumptive positive for swine flu will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmatory testing," the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Oakland County Health Division has been reaching out to swine exhibitors and their families who visited the swine barns at the fair to identify those who might have been exposed, according to the release.
“Visitors of the Oakland County Fair should monitor for flu-like symptoms: fever, respiratory symptoms like cough and runny nose, and body aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive. “If you believe you may have the flu, contact your health care provider and stay home until you have recovered.”
Swine flu viruses spread among pigs and rarely infect humans, but it can happen mainly through droplets when infected animals cough and sneeze, the health department said Wednesday.
Symptoms of variant influenza infection in humans mirror seasonal flu viruses. They can appear up to 10 days after exposure. Severe illness can include complications, such as pneumonia, requiring hospitalization, and sometimes causes death, according to the health department.
Those at high risk of developing complications include children younger than 5, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or weakened immune systems.
Prescription antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir and zanamivir, are effective in treating influenza A H3 virus infections, officials said.
To protect against the illness and prevent its spread, the health department recommended steps including covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing; frequent hand washing; refraining from eating or drinking in livestock barns or show rings; and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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TAMPA, Fla. — City employees in Tampa are asking for more money.
Multiple unions representing city workers are meeting with leadership this week to see what improvements they can bring back to their members.
At a meeting with city leaders Wednesday, the International Association of Firefighters Local 754 Union president said the most important thing on their priority list is, “the people, the people on the trucks, the people in the stations.”
The firefighters who serve in the city say inflation has made it tough for them to afford to live in the Tampa Bay area with their current wages.
“We will have to increase salaries in order to help recruit people to apply here,” Local 754 President Nicolas Stocco said.
Union leaders say they currently have 30 vacancies in the department, with 11 guaranteed hires on the way.
Stocco says it’s difficult to maintain what they say has been an “increased” and “labor-intensive” workload.
He says the union is worried that if wages don’t increase, they’ll have trouble competing against other areas to bring in new employees to fill those spots who could help serve the nearly 400,000 residents in their jurisdiction.
City leaders say they are listening but that it’s already getting more costly to keep the city going.
“All the goods and services have increased tremendously to run the city,” Tampa’s Chief of Staff John Bennett said.
Bennett says they have to determine how to be flexible with city funds that are landlocked by approved budgets and these once-a-year negotiations — which can be difficult when inflation rates can change monthly.
“Once we make a decision on an increase, it’s a year,” he said. “It’s one time a year. So if we’re too high and it goes down, we have to consider how the public feels about those services. If it’s too low, then we have to worry about our employees.”
City staff also met with the police union that represents officers in Tampa Wednesday afternoon. These negotiations will be continuing next month.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Two hikers discovered human remains in a dispersed campsite outside Yachats on Tuesday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived, they say they found the remains “approximately a half-mile into thick foliage, through rough terrain” and that they appeared to have been “exposed to the environment for a prolonged period.”
Deputies investigated the surrounding area before removing the remains. They say the deceased person has been tentatively identified, but the remains will not be identified to the public until it is confirmed by testing.
The hikers had returned to their vehicle with a dog found at the campsite. Officials say the dog was retrieved by an Animal Services deputy and brought to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.
The sheriff’s office says that there is no concern for community safety, as no suspicious circumstances have been determined.
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Business owners and residents of Pottsville expressed their frustrations at City Hall Wednesday evening after what members of the city sewer authority called "significant storms" earlier in the week, leaving feet of water pooled on streets and in dozens of basements.
"Obviously, something on Second Street specifically is an issue because you're getting feet of water there; you tell me that it's a surge and it's a system problem. Where else in the system is this happening? Nowhere," said Savas Logothetides, Tres Restaurant owner.
"I have security cameras in my basement to watch and see how far the water comes up in my basement. That's unacceptable," said Joseph Drasdis, Drasdis & Son owner.
Joseph Drasdis' building sits on the corner of West Market and 2nd Street, where the water gathers the most.
He was forced to close all day Tuesday to clean up after several inches of stormwater flooded his basement.
Cell phone footage shows just how bad Tuesday's flooding got, and Drasdis says the rain only lasted about 30 minutes.
"We've learned not to keep anything down here because anything down here can get ruined with a little bit of rain," said Drasdis.
Officials from the Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority say this issue has been an ongoing problem for more than a decade, and they are currently trying to solve it.
And like many others in the troubled neighborhood, Drasdis says it better happen soon, "I want Pottsville to thrive, I want more businesses to come downtown. This isn't a good look for us right now."
The sewer authority approved a plan at Wednesday night's meeting to eventually run a snake through the problem area to check for any damage or blockages that could be creating more stormwater runoff.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police say they are investigating after a 4-year-old girl appeared to have drowned in her family's above-ground pool Wednesday evening in a far-southwest-side neighborhood.
The incident is believed to be accidental.
Officers with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) arrived to the 9100 block of Ocean Gate around 8 p.m. after the family called and reported their child missing, according to Sgt. Washington Moscoso. Police canvassed the area and soon found the unidentified girl "face down" in the pool.
They immediately pulled her out and tried to resuscitate her, but the child was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a local hospital, Moscoso said.
"The family was outside in the yard, the little girl just got away from them," he said, calling it "a tragic situation."
Moscoso says it's believed about a half-hour passed between when the child went missing and when police were called. No charges have been filed, but investigators were still on the scene at 10:15 p.m. interviewing witnesses.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Step outside and you’ll most likely feel what a lot of people are feeling around the country: the heat.
The region will be dealing with the hottest temperatures of the season with temperatures in the 90s plus humidity.
Keven Ferguson and his two daughters still want to get outside but with the heat, they make sure to prepare.
“We’re wearing short sleeves, dresses, the works … putting on the sunscreen … packing big water jugs full of ice,” Ferguson said.
Dr. Christopher Pierce is the Chair of Pediatrics for Carilion. He says one of the issues with kids and heat is they are often oblivious to noticing any symptoms of heat exhaustion.
“If the kid’s not paying attention to the queues, we as the parent probably ought to be paying a little extra attention to what signs there might be,” Pierce said.
Carilion says they have seen an uptick in heat-related incidents in their emergency department.
“We’ll see kids that maybe passed out in the heat … luckily they tend to be relatively healthy so they bounce back. However, it’s still an issue,” Pierce said.
Here are some tips for you and your family to try and be safe during the heat wave:
- Wear light-colored, lightweight clothing.
- Wear long sleeves to protect the skin from the sun. If long sleeves or pants get too hot, soak them in water. UV protective clothing is also available.
- Wear hats or scarves as well as UV sunglasses to shield your face from the sun.
- Wear sunscreen. Reapply every few hours, especially when swimming.
- Don’t overextend your time in the sun or heat. Seek shade or air conditioning whenever possible.
- Monitor the elderly or small children. Dinwiddie said they are the most susceptible to heat and often have the most trouble regulating their body temperature. Children should not be left in strollers for too long, especially if the stroller is black or another dark color that absorbs heat.
- If children refuse to drink enough water, offer popsicles or frozen slushies as an alternative to help replenish lost fluids.
- Drink plenty of fluids. In addition to water, drink fluids that contain electrolytes which helps prevent dehydration.
- Avoid alcohol. Alcohol speeds up the dehydration process.
- Always wear a life jacket when swimming in a pool, lake, river, or stream. Pool flotation devices are no substitution for a life vest.
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BOTETOURT CO., Va. – The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify four wanted people.
We’re told the two couples are wanted for thefts and trespassing in the 2500 block of Blue Ridge Turnpike.
If you have any information, you’re asked to send the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office a message on Facebook or contact Lt. Haynes at 540-928-2246.
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ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News is working for you to learn more about what led to police activity in Northwest Roanoke Wednesday night.
Police were parked with lights on near Harrison Ave NW and 5th St NW just after 11 p.m.
Details surrounding the incident weren’t immediately clear. 10 News has reached out to Roanoke Police for more information.
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IDAHO, USA — A fire is burning in the Payette National Forest. The Forest Service reports the Elkhorn Fire is burning about 40 miles east of Riggins along the south side of the Salmon River. So far, the fire has burned a little more than 12-hundred acres.
The fire was found on Monday, July 24 and was mapped at 1,250 acres on the evening of the 25. McCall Smokejumpers and the McCall stationed Snow Slide Wildfire Module responded to the call and another crew of 10 people will join them Thursday morning.
Firefighters are taking steps to protect several structures in the Campbell's Ferry and Whitewater Ranch areas. The river is still open, but they are asking people to not stop in the area of the fire and trails close to the fire are expected to soon close.
The Fire Service stated that there may be some confusion of where the fire is located due to the name.
"While the fire is named the Elkhorn Fire, the fire is burning on the south side of the main Salmon River on the Payette National Forest. We apologize for any confusion this may cause as Elkhorn Bar and Creek are on the north side of the river," a news release stated.
Officials are still trying to figure out how the fire started.
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BOISE, Idaho — Patagonia released a new film documenting the work of Youth Salmon Protectors (YSP) and the organization’s work to save the Northwest’s wild salmon and steelhead population.
YSP is a group of young adults residing in the Pacific Northwest who are fighting the battle between dams, wildlife and the Snake River. The YSP has assembled more than 2,000 people to work towards the restoration of wild salmon and steelhead, alongside the removal of the lower Snake River and Columbia Basin dams.
“Breaching the dams is not just about saving salmon, but safeguarding our entire ecosystem and the communities that rely on them,” YSP member and Youth Engagement Assistant for University Outreach with ICL, Lilly Wilson said “Salmon are the lifeblood of the Snake River basin, and our work focuses on extending that message and continuing to build our community in order to save what matters most to all of us – our home."
The film follows the work of these YSP leaders and the efforts they put forth toward spreading awareness about the danger and impacts of hydroelectric dams.
“Salmon weave together the fabric of our environment here in Idaho,” YSP member and Youth Engagement Assistant for High School Outreach with ICL, Lily Saperston, said.. “Their remarkable journey from freshwater to the ocean and back is a perfect example of how youth activism can feel – as salmon breach the dams, they show resilience and determination needed to overcome these obstacles. YSP and other activists embody this spirit, and are breaching our own type of dams as we move up the river of activism.”
With the support of Patagonia, YSP is able to reach a broader audience and share their experiences and successes along the way.
On Tuesday, July 23, YSP hosted a public event to showcase their work and the film itself.
“This film was able to capture the passion and amazing perspective that youth are able to bring to conservation, and the inspiring coalition of youth that have come together under this common goal,” Wilson said.
People can link to the short film here.
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BALTIMORE — Members of the community showed up to voice their opinions about the new Red Line on Wednesday evening.
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The Red Line is set to run from east to west, from the Bayview area to Woodlawn.
The goal of the session was to allow the community to tell leaders what they want to see and how the stations should look.
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"I think it's a good thing. It's going to be a job creator. We've got a lot of abandoned homes and blight in the community. That needs to be cleaned up. And this is something for the future. I'm later on in years. By the time this project is done, we may not even be around. But what this does is bring Baltimore up to the 21st century in transportation," said one community member.
Another hearing session is happening on Thursday. It will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore War Memorial.
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BALTIMORE — 'Forever chemicals,' known as PFAS chemicals, have been in drinking water for decades.
But recent studies done by the U.S. Geological Survey find that they are more harmful to the human body than experts thought.
Last month, DPW released a water quality report for Baltimore after testing for PFAS.
As of March 2023, the city's water contains 1.94 to 2.65 parts per trillion, which is under the national limit of 4 parts, but experts say it's still concerning.
“There is no amount in drinking water that would be safe," said Dr. Tasha Stoiber.
According to a study from the National Library of Medicine, 'forever chemicals' are in 45 percent of the U.S. water systems, and although the number may not be alarming, experts say this is a big problem.
“You can’t taste them, you can’t smell them, you can’t see them. There is no way to know that they are in you drinking water unless it's been tested," said Dr. Stoiber.
PFAS are not only found in drinking water; it's also found in a large number of household items, like water-resistant clothing, food containers, and non-stick cookware. It's even found in dental floss and sunscreen.
“We can also inhale them through household dust. Because when you do have all of these consumer products, they do tend to, the coatings tend to flake off, they tend to wear down, degrade, and they end up in your household dust," Dr. Stoiber said.
PFAS can cause serious health problems too, like cancer.
They can harm the liver and kidneys, affect your cholesterol levels, and even cause reproductive and developmental harm.
Experts say the best way to reduce exposure to PFAS is by filtering drinking water and eliminating household items that contain these chemicals.
Dr. Stoiber says the best thing is for government agencies to create legislation to help reduce the amount of PFAS in drinking water on a national level.
“We want to see more of the top-down regulations that protects everyone in the community; you know, we have some of the state regulations, there is the proposed federal regulation, but that's what’s needed because not everyone can afford that home filter," said Dr. Stoiber.
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LATROBE, Pa. — The Steelers arrived at Saint Vincent on Wednesday, but the days of the flashy entrance are gone. There were no helicopters, fire trucks, hard hats, or anything remotely close to that. Instead, the guys simply arrived in their rides and went about their business.
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But one stuck out above the rest. It was Broderick Jones and his strategy towards getting to Latrobe. Arriving in late last night on a flight, Jones is still learning Pittsburgh and does not really know how to get around. So, naturally, Jones took an Uber ride from Pittsburgh to Saint Vincent. It was a modest fee of only $50 for the ride. An older gentleman recognized Jones right away, and it was one of the more unique experiences for a rookie.
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Much of North Texas is under a burn ban tonight because of the ongoing threat of active wildfires. Several homes have burned. The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding everyone to stay vigilant.
Photos posted on the Greenwood Rural Volunteer Fire Department's Facebook page show the severity of the situation in Parker County.
Adam Turner with the Texas A&M Forest Service said grass and brush that are already dry areas continue to dry out and become more available to fire.
He said they're using air resources to battle the flames - four single-engine air tankers and helicopters.
“Two helicopters which have large buckets underneath them to take water out of ponds or lakes and then drop pinpoint accuracy on heat and activity,” said Turner.
The fire has been dubbed the "Pipeline Fire" - as of Wednesday afternoon, some 355 acres had burned at just 55% percent contained. Turner said they're keeping an eye on the property and so far, no evacuations are mandated.
“Here in North Texas, almost everything west of I-35 is underneath a burn ban,” he said.
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In Blum Texas Wednesday afternoon, firefighters battled a 250-acre blaze. As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, it was 0% contained and five homes had been lost. NBC 5 received reports of power outages. As of Wednesday evening, crews were working quickly to have it restored.
Video of firefighters fighting back a grass fire in Crowley off West Rocky Creek Road in Crowley last week made rounds online. And in the Eagle Mountain area of Tarrant County last week, flames got dangerously close to residents' homes.
Tarrant County issued another disaster declaration Wednesday for the next seven days prohibiting burning in unincorporated areas of Tarrant County due to extreme heat and drought conditions.
Turner said vigilance is key.
“With the conditions that we're experiencing, when wildfires start it’s highly likely that they're going to grow quickly and takes more resources to suppress them,” he said.
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HILL COUNTY, Texas — A large wildfire has destroyed at least five homes in Hill County as crews work to contain it Wednesday night, officials said.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said the "Blum Fire" has burned an estimated 250 acres and is 20% contained as of 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Both air and ground crews have responded to aid in putting out the fire.
The Hill County Sheriff's Office said the town of Blum, about 48 miles south of Fort Worth, was being evacuated due to the proximity of the fire. Officials later said the town was under voluntary evacuations.
According to the forest service, five homes were destroyed as the fire continues to burn.
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Wildfire evacuation warning issued for off Highway 20 east of Newport
Zach Urness
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A new wildfire has been reported along Highway 20 east of Newport that's brought a level 1 evacuation warning — meaning "be prepared" — to the Sams Creek Road area in Lincoln County.
The areas under the warning, near Toledo, include: Sams Creek Road to Pioneer Mountain Loop at Cook Road and all of Cook Road.
"Lincoln County public safety agencies are responding to an active wildfire in the area of Sams Creek Road east of Toledo," the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said in a brief news release.
Highway 20 remains open but the fire is "causing minimal delay to traffic. Use caution," according to TripCheck.com.
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A shooting on Long Island has shaken a family and neighbors after bullets were fired into their home, striking an 8-year-old boy sleeping inside on a couch next to his cousin.
Police in Suffolk County said a shooter is wanted for firing into the Maldonado family home in Medford before dawn on Wednesday. Jace, the young boy asleep inside the home, was struck by one of the bullets.
He was rushed to the hospital where he was recovering. Detectives, meanwhile, are trying to figure out why the home was targeted.
Iris Maldonado said about 10 shots hit her home, evidenced by the bullet holes now covering the outside. Her son was asleep on the couch when the bullet grazed his hip, and narrowly missing his cousin.
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The head of the Suffolk County Police Department said investigators are still trying to figure out who was behind the drive-by shooting.
Commissioner Rodney Harrison stopped by the house hours later and spoke with Jace after he was released from the hospital.
"He pulled up his shirt, showed the Band-Aid he had and said he was fine. I told him he was a very courageous young man," Harrison said.
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One neighbor on the block said there has never been any trouble at the Maldonado house across the street.
Phil Rodriguez said they are "very quiet, stay to themselves" and "don't bother anybody."
The police commissioner said some shots also entered an adjoining bedroom where two people were sleeping, but no one else in the home was hit.
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As the investigation into Wednesday morning's crane collapse in Manhattan continues, records on the companies involved in the construction site show a number safety violations and even link one to a deadly collapse many years earlier.
The company which owns the crane, New York Crane, is the same one involved in the deadly crane collapse on the Upper East Side nearly 15 years ago.
James Lomma, now deceased, was the owner of the infamous crane that collapsed in 2008 responsible for killing two workers that resulted in a legal saga spanning a decade.
"It was the longest civil trial in New York State's history," said Bernadette Panzella, the plaintiff's attorney in the 2008 trial.
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Panzella was the attorney who represented the family of Donald Leo, the crane operator who died in that tragedy. Although Lomma and his companies were found not guilty in a criminal case, a civil jury ordered Lomma to pay millions in damages for failure to properly repair the rig.
"The people that are making all that money on all these building projects have to put safety first," Panzella said.
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In Wednesday's fiery collapse that left 11 people injured, including two firefighters, the city's Department of Buildings commissioner said a Westchester company called Cross Country Construction was operating the crane. The general contractor in charge of the construction site was Monadnock.
Cranes like the one now resting on the ground of 10th Avenue are often rented out to general contractors, who hired operators who are licensed to maneuver the massive machines.
The News 4 I-Team examined violation histories for those companies dating back to 2016. Two OSHA violations have been issued against the general contractor related to fall protection and hazardous use of equipment, and the crane operator had one related to electrical hazards.
In a statement, the general contractor said safety was the company's top priority on all of its construction sites. The operator, meanwhile, did not return a request for comment.
"The folks who are involved in the crane operation, the general contractor of the project, we're looking at all, as I'm sure you will be, we're looking at all of their histories to see what those stories are," Commissioner James Oddo said.
New York Crane, Lomma's company, also did not respond to requests from News 4.
Panzella said the results of the 2008 lawsuit were mixed. On one hand, putting contractors on notice there could be punitive damages for crane mishaps, but she also said they way cranes are inspected remains inadequate.
“The DOB does not have enough inspectors. So in a sense, this is an industry that very dangerously is left to self regulate," she said.
The department said inspectors had been to the construction site three time since the beginning of June: once when the height of the crane was increased, once during an unannounced inspection sweep of tower cranes across the city, and 16 days ago during a routine inspection.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A company out of Nashville is planting roots in Austin, making it their mission to help families in need.
The company, called Junkdrop, is working to make sure unwanted items don't all go to waste, and local non-profits are ready to work with them.
Usually junk removal services take things like furniture, appliances and clothes to a landfill, but JunkDrop is reimagining home cleanouts.
"The reusable stuff we store and then partner with local charities that give us a list of people that need stuff," said Walter Hindman, the CEO of JunkDrop.
"This isn't one of those things where we move, we get trucks and then we go on to the next city in six months. We want to set up firm roots in this city and actually have a relationship with the recipients," said Hindman.
It's a simple mission, according to Hindman; clients call for the removal of their unwanted goods and the service sorts through it, making sure whatever is delivered is in good condition.
"The good thing for the client is we, a lot of times, post the donations on our social media so the clients can see, 'Hey, that dresser that's been in my family for 30 years is actually now in the home of someone that actually can use it and more enjoy it,'" said Hindman.
Local non-profit leaders, like Sheila Joseph with Front Steps, said a service like Junkdrop is crucial for them as they house Central Texans.
"We don't want them to have to think about furniture. So we are providing all of the furniture and appliances that they need in each of the homes," said Joseph.
Joseph said this continues to be a huge help and knowing that more services like JunkDrop are here in Austin is a blessing.
"Providing resources for an issue that is so prevalent throughout the nation, and they're coming to Austin to help us, it brings great joy," said Joseph.
Hindman said by going in and setting up the furniture in these homes, it allows both the movers and the residents to form a deeper connection.
"We're lucky enough that we actually get to have the interaction and then talk to people that need it. And it's always fun," said Hindman.
Showing that all these items, that some may think of as trash, can be turned into treasure and help the community.
Junkdrop is still accepting applicants to work for them as well. If you are interested, or also would like to use them for a removal service, click here.
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INDIANAPOLIS — At least one Broad Ripple business is planning to extend its hours in the village this weekend.
The decision comes more than a month after restaurants and bars there voluntarily adopted a 1 a.m. curfew. It was an attempt to curb violence in the neighborhood following a June shooting where three people were killed and another was injured.
On a Wednesday afternoon along Broad Ripple Avenue, the folks inside Goodfellas Pizzeria are making their signature thin-crust dough.
There's another kind of dough though that's been thin around there this past month. The money kind.
"Our late night crew got their hours cut back," said Goodfellas manager Cole McElroy. "It's three hours out of their time and that's the best time for money for them."
That June incident wasn't the first time shots have rang out in the village in the past year.
"Pretty much every Saturday or Sunday it happened," McElroy said.
The 1 a.m. closing time was part of a strategy to curtail that and take the focus off the area.
"I think it's helped somewhat, but it's hard to manage things like that already, but I think it's a step," said Sophia Ankney-Anderson.
Ankney-Anderson said she thinks the early shut-down time has definitely changed Broad Ripple's party vibe on the weekends.
"It just shuts down, you gotta go," said Ankney- Anderson.
This weekend, though, Goodfellas isn't shutting down early. Their doors will be open until 2:30 a.m.
"It's a trial run to see if we can go back to later nights," said McElroy.
The Broad Ripple Village Association didn't have a comment about what other businesses would be doing this weekend but provided this statement:
"Our businesses are continuing to adapt to situations and put public safety first while balancing that with running a successful business."
The owner of Average Joes, Mine Shaft and Rock Lobster said he couldn't give a definitive answer on what this weekend's hours would be at any of his establishments, but said he would do what seemed best, given whatever the circumstances are, come this Friday and Saturday.
Many of the other businesses didn't want to comment on what their hours would be this weekend. One topic that did come up with several businesses was how the construction on Broad Ripple Avenue had impacted their bottom lines, even before the 1 a.m. closings.
"We've had months down 20%, down 50%. It just really depends on where it is and what else is going on, but people kind of avoid the area because it's difficult to travel," said Union Jack's owner Chelsey Wetzel.
Wetzel said the early closing didn't affect Union Jack, because its clientele is usually gone by midnight or earlier. She said she hopes people will continue to come to Broad Ripple, no matter the businesses hours.
"We would really love to see everyone's happy faces in our doors," said Wetzel.
Doors that, at least for Goodfellas Pizzeria, will be open later this weekend.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A caregiver who works for Community Health Network is sharing about her "overwhelming but super cool" experience competing on a popular game show.
Dr. Alicia Schaffer appears on "Jeopardy!" in an episode that airs Thursday on Channel 13.
"I did pretty well," said the OB-GYN hospitalist at Community Hospital North, referring to the appearance as her "goal of a lifetime."
"I’ve been watching 'Jeopardy!' since I was a little kid with my parents," said Schaffer, a mother of two.
Schaffer auditioned for the show more than two years ago, responding to questions online. She was told last year that she had been placed in a pool of those who might be picked to appear on the program, then participated in an all-day process with no promise of actually being chosen.
It was "nerve-racking," she recalled. "There are hair and make up people. It was overwhelming, but super cool."
She compared the long day of auditioning to the 12-hour shifts she works at the hospital.
Shaffer calls herself "a foodie" and said she thought she would do well in culinary topics if they came up during her show.
She said she couldn't talk about the outcome of her appearance, but you can see how it all unfolded at 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Channel 13.
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Salisbury mass shooting update: Police seek help from public in finding suspects
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the shooting incident on Chippewa Blvd on July 5 that resulted in one individual being killed and seven additional shooting victims.
Despite numerous leads and information already obtained during the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office believesthat the public may still have additional information to assist with the investigation.
Crime Solvers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this crime.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-548-4898.
Anonymous information may be submitted to Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776, through the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office app, a free download from the app store, or through the official website.
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Meet Salisbury Salvation Army's newest Corps Officers, Capt. Angel and Lt. Shawn Simmons
Lt. Shawn Simmons and Capt. Angel Simmons are set on making a difference in the city of Salisbury.
The Salvation Army welcomed its two newest Corps Officers in June. The husband and wife duo shared they are looking forward to getting to know the surrounding community and continuing the work of the Salvation Army along the Lower Eastern Shore.
The Simmons, both 35, relocated to Salisbury from Suffolk, Virginia, where, for the last three years, they were responsible for the Salvation Army programs and services in that area. Typically, an officer's appointment will last from as few as three to as long as five years.
"We're looking to be (in Salisbury) between three to five years; maybe seven years," Shawn said with a smile. "You never know. We see a lot of good things going on at the Salvation Army here. We're excited to be here."
Together, the Simmons will serve the communities within Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.
When the couple first moved to the Lower Shore, they were delighted to see the charitable organization — with its chapel and administration office located at 407 Oak Street — already had a Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army Senior Program, thrift store and thriving social services industry.
"All of those things are reasons why we're excited to become a part of the Salisbury community," Angel said.
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, ministers in 133 countries around the world and has14 office locations located throughout the United States. The organization was founded in 1865 by William and Catherine Booth in London, England, as a means to help the suffering souls throughout London who were not willing to attend or welcomed in a traditional church.
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Today, the Booths' legacy lives on through Corps Officers such as Salisbury's very own Angel and Shawn Simmons.
'The Salvation Army helped shape a lot of my life'
Capt. Angel, born and raised in a deeply religious family, developed a strong sense of spirituality at anearly age. She pursued her theological studies at Evangeline Booth College for Officer’s Training and wasordained as a pastor at the age of 21. Angel has since devoted herself to wherever the Lord leads her in ministry, the Salvation Army said in a June 28 news release.
"The Salvation Army helped shape a lot of my life growing up," Angel said. "When I was maybe 5 or 6 years old, my family was going through a rough time."
Angel's family turned to The Salvation Army for help, and were met with open arms. Her mother received assistance for a utility bill and, after that, the organization invited Angel and her sister to attend youth activities.
"We just loved it and became a part of everything, started volunteering and attending church there," she said. "Then, when I graduated from high school and went to college, I felt God was leading me to ministry. So, I got ordained in the Salvation Army as a pastor and traveled all over the place, just sharing God's word and 'the good news.' "
Salisbury's newest Corps Officers deeply appreciate the opportunity offered through The Salvation Army to live, learn and preach in different places, then take with them those experiences to new cities, counties and communities.
Their overall goal, Angel said, is to show others God's love, and how God can use you no matter where you come from, what you look like or where you've been.
"Sometimes people will be hesitant about The Salvation Army because it's a church. But, I just remind them that all of us have the same goal and that's to meet the needs of human beings," she said.
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Experiencing 'everything that God has for us'
Lt. Shawn completed his theological studies at Evangeline Booth College for Officer’s Training and was ordained as a pastor in 2020. He has a passion for ministry to men, working with youth, seniors, multimedia presentations and engaging his congregation through various digital platforms, said the release.
"Every day, we get to experience full-time ministry from the time we get up to the time we lay down, and it's awesome," he said. "We meet a lot of different people, build relationships with a lot of different people, and just experience everything that God has for us."
Becoming a pastor has changed everything for Shawn, he shared. Now, as a pastor, he fulfills a myriad of roles.
"I've always been a hard worker and strong in my faith. I'm not just a pastor; I'm a teacher; I'm a counselor; I'm whatever is needed in that moment," said Shawn, who added that he and his wife will try their very best to meet those needs within the community.
"Oh my goodness," he added. "It's just been amazing."
Together, the Simmons are the proud parents of three daughters, who the couple refers to as the "Princess G's" - 9-year-old twins Glenda and Gabrielle, and Grace, who is 8. Their family life brings immense joy and fulfillment, providing a solid foundation for their pastoral journey.
The couple, who met on an online dating app, has been married for 10 years and together for 11.
"It's amazing, because I feel like God was in on it," Angel shared.
"And now we're here," Shawn added with a laugh.
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The Salvation Army operates on a military rank-based Chain of Command, hence Shawn and Angel's official titles of Lieutenant and Captain. The military rank is based on an individual's years of service within the organization. Angel, whose rank is higher, has 10 years of service. Combined, both officers have 13 years of service.
Now, the Simmons are eager to get started. Although the couple held a casual meet and greet earlier this month, they are waiting with bated breath to meet even more individuals, young and old, within the community.
“We invite everyone to join us for worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army, located at 407 Oak St., here in Salisbury," said Shawn. "We look forward to meeting you soon."
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
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Videos: See the scene of Chincoteague's big Pony Swim 2023 in this collection
Olivia Minzola
Salisbury Daily Times
If you couldn't make it to the big Chincoteague Pony Swim 2023, never fear, here is a collection of videos that captures all the magic of the island's annual celebration that draws thousands.
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TAMPA, Florida — A teenager destined for Tampa finds himself alone in an unfamiliar place while he flies alone for the first time.
"I'm very frustrated," Caleb Stewart said during a video call on Wednesday afternoon.
His aunt and sister left him for New York on Tuesday knowing he'd be leaving on a flight to Tampa soon after, but that never happened. The 17-year-old would've never predicted he would be staying in St. Thomas for more than just a few hours.
"It got delayed like three times, and then the last one got canceled. Then I went today again and I waited like for like about six hours and it canceled again," Stewart said.
JetBlue says weather caused several delays, pushing the flight back so late that they were unable to staff the flight. The crew had been on the clock for too many hours and couldn't legally fly so it got cancelled.
"I'm just waiting in the airport and waiting in the hotel," Stewart said.
On his first flight alone, the Virgin Islands native would find himself stuck in a place he wasn't familiar with. JetBlue's voucher got him into a nearby hotel, but he says he had to pay his own taxi to get there and find food.
"I don't want to spend another day here," Stewart said.
Now his family is trying to get him to Tampa safely and make sure he's taken care of while he's left waiting to be rebooked. They say JetBlue staff at the airport in St. Thomas weren't helpful when Caleb first asked for help until an adult got involved and staff agreed to give him a voucher for the hotel.
"They have not taken that added responsibility with him," Pastor Leonard Miles, his uncle, said.
Despite being in New York, he's trying the best he can to figure things out. After calling JetBlue and getting no responses, he reached out to 10 Tampa Bay.
"They should at least look at a minor and say, 'You know what, I'm going to do this for the minor because it's not the minor's fault that he's not leaving, or she's not leaving," Miles said.
Angelina Salcedo investigated and discovered Stewart's age puts him in a tough spot. JetBlue's policy says those 5 to under 14 are considered unaccompanied minors and a fee of 150 dollars is required to ensure the minor can be looked after. Anyone older than 14 is considered an adult, leaving Stewart in a gray area.
"Unfortunately, the manager stated that because he is a minor, there was nothing else that she can do," Miles said.
Still at the hotel Wednesday night, Stewart says he's in limbo, but hopes he'll get out in the next few days.
"This is the ticket that will be for Friday and then they did just give me this like five minutes ago. This ticket will be tomorrow," Stewart said.
His tickets show him booked on two separate flights, JetBlue says he should take off Thursday morning.
"We hope and pray, of course, that he's able to leave, but that does not take away from the interactions that JetBlue decided to take upon themselves and not be proactive in ensuring that a minor was taken care of properly," Miles said.
JetBlue says they will look into the actions taken and make sure Stewart got all the help he was supposed to get in this situation. We're told the airline will be giving a credit for the cancellation and inconvenience and any reasonable expenses for food and anything else he needed while he waits to take off should be reimbursed.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Midland native Michael Arden won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical back in June. While growing up in Midland, Arden performed at Midland Community Theatre, or MCT. When it comes to how much that start in Midland impacted his career, it cannot be understated.
Arden has added some hardware to his resume.
“Kind of out-of-body, I remember parts of it," Arden said about the night he won the award.
His resume is one that began at MCT.
“I developed my love of theatre and how I thought about theatre," Arden said. "Jane directed me in 'Pinocchio,' and I got to act with her and be directed by her. It [was] my first artistic family.”
An artistic family that helped propel Arden to the pinnacle of live Broadway theatre.
“I certainly stand on the shoulders of the incredible artists who I worked with in Midland," Arden said. "I mean, they, not only nurtured my love of theatre, but taught me incredible skills, and that was actors I worked with, teachers I had — of course directors I worked with.”
It’s those skills that Arden directs with today.
“I met and worked with so many incredible artists who, I, really just stole all their best stuff, and hopefully am using it to their approval," said Arden. "I hope they see themselves in all my work and know that they are such an important part of me as an artist.”
Being an artist still directs the Tony Award winner.
“I guess it’s nice to have it on my resume, but I certainly am resting upon no laurels there," said Arden. "I’m just trying to continue growing as an artist, expanding how I think and how, hopefully, audiences think, and finding new stories to tell and new ways to tell them.”
With Arden’s resume certainly not finished, it would not even exist if not for MCT.
“There is no way I would be where I am today had I not had MCT, as both an artistic and personal haven," said Arden. "There’s just no way. You can draw a direct line.”
Arden also said "thank you" many times to all the people he worked with growing up in the arts and theatre in Midland. When asked what advice he would give to those just getting their start, his answer was to learn as much as you can about every facet of the theatre.
Sounds like pretty good advice coming from someone like Arden.
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EAGLE, Idaho — The Eagle Kiwanis Club donated 57 Instant Pots to seniors living at Mercy Housing, a nonprofit providing affordable, safe living for low-income seniors in Eagle and Boise.
The final delivery happened Wednesday afternoon at Mercy Housing's Boise location. Resident services coordinator Ellie Giffin said the goal is to make cooking easier.
"My residents are very excited to get started with them," Giffin said.
She said many seniors living at Mercy Housing live off social security and do not prioritize making healthy food. That can lead to seniors skipping meals or eliminating healthy foods.
"Oftentimes, food becomes one of the last things that they're buying for themselves because they have other bills that they need to pay,' Giffin said.
All 57 of the Instant Pots cost about $5,000, President Pete Dover said. A lot of the money came from community members. The Kiwanis Club donated the rest.
Although Dover ran all around the Treasure Valley trying to buy all the appliances, he said the hard work was worth it.
"The residences that were there that were getting them, their faces just basically lit up," Dover said, "and that was really cool to see."
Giffin said she will run cooking classes for all the seniors who got Instant Pots. Seniors will start making meals after learning the basics about how to use and care for the appliance.
She said the lessons will also be recorded so seniors can refer back to them.
Food from the program comes from the Eagle Community Foodbank, President Lisa Lavin said. Volunteers with the Kiwanis Club drop ingredients off at the Mercy Housing locations twice a month.
Some common ingredients seniors with Instant Pots will learn to incorporate into meals include canned potatoes, beans and eggs. Lavin said just getting started is sometimes the hardest part of taking care of yourself.
"Whether they come in to get food or we send food, sometimes you go, 'Well, I've got six cans, what can I do with it? Right? So, Instant Pots are a very easy way for seniors to make a meal for themselves," she said.
Lavin said a lot of seniors who are food insecure suffer in silence. About 300 to 400 people use the Eagle foodbank. Of that number, 30% are seniors.
She said a lot of seniors are afraid or embarrassed to ask for help. She encourages people to check on the seniors in their lives to ensure they have enough food and know easy ways to cook for themselves.
There are various foodbank drop-off sites around Eagle and Boise for people interested in giving back.
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TACOMA, Wash. — There’s a special vote on Pierce County’s ballot that Tacoma Fire says is very important: restoring the agency’s levy to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Voters first set that value back in 2006. But since then, it’s dropped to $0.28 due to rising property values.
Joe Meinecke of the Tacoma Fire Department says the money is needed because the department’s workload has increased substantially.
Since 2006, Tacoma Fire’s call volume has increased by around 42%, and Meinecke says about 80% of those calls have been for Emergency Medical Services.
According to a recent assessment study, it’s also taking longer for first responders to answer calls.
“We have a travel time goal of four minutes from the time you call us until we get going to get to your location to help you,” he said. “We just recently completed a standards of cover study which illustrated that we’re actually running at seven minutes and forty-five seconds, so nearly double that goal. That’s significantly longer than we want, and one of the primary drivers of that is literally too many calls and too many simultaneous calls going on in our system.”
If approved, homeowners would pay an additional $108 dollars a year on average. The total annual cost for the average homeowner would be $246.50 per year.
The levy lift would add about $9 million to the Fire Department’s annual EMS budget.
Meinecke says that money would not only go to hiring additional firefighters and EMS units, it would also benefit Tacoma residnts.
“It will allow all of the out-of-pocket expenses for those who are transported by us to the Fire Department, to be covered by the EMS levy, so there won’t be any out-of-pocket expenses for members that need our help,” he said.
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TACOMA, Wash. — Employees of a Tacoma laundry mat say they’re on high alert after a man they confronted about stealing used bear mace on a staff member and then took off. Tacoma police confirm it’s not the first time the alleged thief has hit the shop.
“There was no signs of anything, I was cleaning the machines and everything, you wouldn’t even notice that he did it,” said Sheila, a Tops Laundry employee who asked we only use her first name.
On a slow summer day inside this Tacoma laundry mat, a man in a gray sweatshirt is seen on surveillance cameras reaching into a bag for what looks like a screwdriver – a few turns and the laundry machine coins inside are his.
“He had a special tool of some kind that he manufactured himself,” said employee Michael Davison.
Employees say the man in gray hit more than a dozen machines and left without anyone noticing, adding that the suspect in the video doesn’t seem too concerned with being caught. He was in here for more than an hour the first time and seemed oblivious to the half dozen or so cameras capturing his every move.
That was back in June. Staff at Tops Laundry were on alert so when Davison heard something strange on July 14, he knew something was up.
“It sounded more like there was a lot of quarters hitting – and you only hear that when somebody is emptying out the machine,” Davison said.
Davison did what no police department would recommend. He confronts the suspected thief and gets a face full of bear mace.
“I almost had him, it was close but that third shot was just too much I just couldn’t see I couldn’t breathe I couldn’t do anything,” Davison said.
Tacoma police responded in both cases and say they have detectives working on the case. But in the meantime, the shop on the South end is taking no chances.
“I’m constantly watching, looking for suspicious activity, I see things where there aren’t things now. I’m nervous as heck. I really am,” Davison said. “It’s the most horrible experience I’ve ever been through in my life. That bear mace is no joke.”
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April 16, 1957—July 24, 2023
Arthur R Reinstein Jr., “Rick”, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. Suffering from Leukemia many, many long years and now he rests and he will suffer no more.
Words cannot be penned by how much he will be missed. But God prepared me for this sorrow, for he said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” God confirmed this promise as he encircled our home with a double rainbow the day Rick passed, God’s rainbow.
Rick was born on April 16, 1957, in Livermore, California. He was the third son born to parents Arthur and Diane Reinstein, who previously passed away. Two big brothers were born before Rick, Dennis and Hank and a little brother after, Thom. Rick would tell his mom, I know I’m your favorite, Diane would answer, “yes you are sonny”.
Art and Diane moved from Livermore, California to Kimberly, Idaho along with their 4 sons. Rick graduated from Kimberly High School in 1975 and he attended CSI for two years. Rick helped his Dad on the ranch, raising cattle and farming.
Rick married the love of his life, Liz Hanchey in August of ‘76. Married for 46 years, 340 days and 12 hours, Rick and Liz had three children: Chanda (Nathan) Steen, William J. Kody (Megan) and Tianna (Andrew) Brander. There are three beautiful grandchildren: Bradley Brander, Kaleb Reinstein, and Kendall Reinstein. When these three came along, Liz “scooted” over a little.
Moving back to Livermore, California in 1978, Rick helped his dad once again, to farm and ranch. But after many years of drought, during the late 80s, Rick decided to move back to Idaho in 1990. Enjoying farming and ranching and as he put it, having water.
Rick owned and operated Ag-Industrial Equipment, along with help from his son-in-law, Andrew. Every day at work was like going to an auction, which Rick loved to do. To say he liked auctions would be an understatement. Liz scooted over more!! Tianna asked her dad one day, how about a little coffee shop at Ag-Industrial? I can feed you and the farmers and serve coffee too. Another joy in his life.
Rick loved life. He loved his very big family, including hundreds of nieces and nephews. He loved people. Music was his passion, he loved to sing. He liked to make people laugh. He liked to help people who were struggling. He fought a good fight. Rick’s hands were tough enough to drive a tractor, gentle enough to cuddle a baby, tender enough to hold an animal and strong enough to carry us all.
We thank you all for loving Rick. We thank the doctors and staff at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute. They blessed Rick with special care.
The funeral services will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Rosenau Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m.
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Oct. 2, 1981—July 13, 2023
FAIRFIELD — Crystal JoRae (Arterburn) Graybill was born October 2, 1981. She died July 13, 2023 in her sleep. She was 41 years old.
Crystal’s home was in Fairfield, Idaho. She was working in Twin Falls, residing in Hansen, Idaho at the time of her death.
Crystal is survived by husband, John Graybill, mother, Shelly Wormsbaker, father, Jim Arterburn, brother, Michael Arterburn, sister, Sandy Arterburn Barret, grandmother, Iva Fitzpatrick, aunt, Joann Acklin, uncles: TJ Acklin and Shawn Fitzpatrick, and many great-aunts, uncles and cousins.
Crystal graduated Class of 2000 from Hansen High School. She met and married the Love of Her Life, John Graybill on April 17, 2006.
Crystal loved to play pool and wanted to get back on a pool team. Playing pool is where she met John, that is where their story began. They played every chance they got.
Crystal had a love of the outdoors. She loved to go camping in the mountains even though she always seemed to come back with some kind of injury, like tripping over her tent.
She had many interests and many friends.
She loved to read a good book or rather listen to it on an audio book. She liked movies, animae, comi-cons, cooking, gardening and her fur babies. She’d laugh at TicToks until she’d snort, making us all laugh.
Crystal has worked as a CNA for many years, and I am sure she has touched many lives while working in health care. She gave so much of herself as she cared for others, that she didn’t take much for herself. Even with all her medical issues, she still gave of herself. Her work on Earth is done, she can now rest.
She loved hard and loved completely. She loved her family, husband and friends with a fierceness that you would not want to cross. She was loved by so many. We will miss her always, but for always live in our hearts.
A memorial service honoring Crystal will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls.
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March 9, 1938 - July 19, 2023
BURLEY — Francisca “Fran” G. Crosby (nee Gonzalez-Martinez) of Burley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 85 on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
She was born to Pascual Gonzalez Marcelo and Maria de La Luz Martinez Cortes in Los Morros, Guerrero, Mexico on March 9, 1938. In 1954 she married Bernardo Dimas Reyes and, together, they had six children.
Fran had lived in the Mini-Cassia area since 1971, and spent the last months of her life with her family in Boise.
In 1983 she married Robert “Bob” Bernard Crosby.
Fran lived for her Lord and her family. She was a woman of profound faith and an active member of her church. Fran deeply loved her family and prayed for them by name each day. She took any opportunity to demonstrate her love by cooking meals and calling to check in.
Fran enjoyed remaining active and would walk several miles each week at the Heyburn Riverside Park. Her impact was felt by many communities through her care and acts of service. Fran was always eager to help people in need.
Fran was known for her exemplary work ethic at McCain Foods. In September 2015, she retired after nearly 42 years.
Fran is survived by three of her children, Mauro Dimas, Hector (Liliana) Dimas, and Gilberto (Kerstin) Dimas; grandchildren, Celeste Dimas, Ivan (Corrie) Dimas, Israel (Michelle) Dimas, AJ Dimas-Lehndorf, Karis Dimas-Lehndorf, Sophia Dimas, and Jonathan Dimas; great-grandchildren, Emery and Isabel Dimas; and sisters, Isabel, Leonila, Guillermina, Paula, Josefina, and Roberta.
Fran was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernardo (1966); second husband, Bob (1985); her parents; her children, Maria, Santiago and Bernardo; her daughter-in-law, Martha Dimas; and four siblings.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023 at Mountain View Christian Center, located at 317 W. 27th St., Burley. The burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Friends and family may pay their respects from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Matthew DeTemple and staff at Family Health Services, Dr. Heather Gilbert, Stacy Hieb and staff at Intermountain Healthcare, Dr. Jashmin Patel and staff at St. Luke's, and Keystone Hospice for the care provided to Fran.
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FILER — Jay Allen Moyle, of Filer, passed away July 20, 2023, at the age of 90, with his irrigation boots on changing water on the farm in Filer that he and Barbara started in 1966.
Friends and family may visit with the family at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls on Wednesday July 26, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 PM. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Twin Falls Reformed Church, 1631 Grandview Drive North, Twin Falls, on Thursday July 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow the services at 3:00 PM at Paul Cemetery in Paul, Idaho.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online in Jay’s tribute page at https://www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.
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November 11, 1994 – July 15, 2023
TWIN FALLS — A beloved mother, daughter and wife passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 15, 2023.
Julie was born in Kingman, Arizona, on November 11, 1994 to Jennifer Hazlett (Blair) and Jeffery Griffin. She spent many years of her life with her grandma, growing up in parts of Arizona. She had lived in Arizona until about age 14 and then moved to Las Vegas. She then spent time living in Winnemucca, Nevada and eventually ended up in Battle Mountain, Nevada.
During her time in Battle Mountain, Nevada she graduated from the Battle Mountain High School in 2013. She worked for a daycare there before moving to Twin Falls, Idaho to pursue her dreams of becoming a social worker. In Twin Falls she attended the College of Southern Idaho. Julie became a Lead Direct Support Specialist at S.L. S.T.A.R.T for many years before transferring to MDC Magic Valley with two of her greatest clients.
She shared 3.5 years with her long time friend Jocelyn Ramirez. Towards the end of 2018 she began a life with Patricia Patterson and two children Flora and Francisco. They added another child of their own September 30, 2021 before getting married on October 1, 2021 in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Julie’s loving and caring nature endeared her to many people and her absence will be felt not only by her family, but her numerous friends and aquaintances. She had a passion for helping others and advocating for them.
She loved crafting and enjoyed baking. Julie’s light only shed a short time on this earth, too short for all of us, but during that time she illuminated spirits, brightened our days and brought joy and laughter to our lives. Julie was known for having a big heart and lighting up the whole room with her smile. We love you Julie and we will not ever let your memory go. You will forever be in our hearts.
Julie is survived by her wife, Patricia Patterson, her daughter, Kimberlynn Patterson, mother, Jennifer Lee Hazlett (Blair), father, Jeffery Daniel Griffin, step-mother, Carolyn Griffin, step-father, Ernie Hazlett, little brother, Mason Hazlett, sister, Alexis Ann Griffin, step-sister, Annanoelle Holding, step-brother, Ayden M. DeVries, father-in-law, Don Patterson, sister-in-law, Tyra Crowley, brother-in-law, Ryan Henstock, fraternal grandparents, Ann and Clarence Griffin, fraternal aunts, Teelah Tucker and Kelly Underwood as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Julie is preceded in death by her maternal grandma, Kathleen Blair and papa, Carl Blair, her uncle, Steve Blair, her aunt, Sharon Blair and mother-in-law, Kimberly Kay Crowley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian School located at 960 Eastland Drive in Twin Falls, with a meal following.
To share memories and condolences please visit: www.rosenaufuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to her daughter Kimberlynn via trust fund. Please contact Patricia Patterson for bank information, thanks.
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June 22, 1962—July 22, 2023
WASHINGTON, Utah — Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor and friend, Melanie Ann Roberts, age 61, returned home to our Heavenly Father on July 22, 2023.
Melanie was born June 22, 1962, in Ogden, Utah. A daughter of Billie Doyle and Esther Ann Jensen Roberts. She graduated from Declo High School, Declo, Idaho, with the Class of 1980.
After high School she served in the United States Army until 1988. She went on to attend BYU where she graduated with a Masters in Education.
Afterwards she served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the Dominican Republic. She loved her mission and would often speak of it fondly. She continued to be a faithful member of the church throughout her life, and she had a deep and abiding love for our Heavenly Father and our Savior.
Melanie had many interests and talents. She loved the outdoors where she liked to camp and fish. She enjoyed making crafts, and cooking. She had a contrarian streak so if everyone liked or wanted something, she didn’t. She enjoyed being different.
Melanie truly loved her family. In her last days her greatest desire was to see her family all at one time. Happily, that wish was granted as much as was possible.
Melanie is survived by her mother, E. Ann Roberts of Washington, Utah; her sister Sherrie and Ken DeGraw of Green River, Wyoming; three brothers: Robin Roberts of Boise, Idaho, Billy Travis and Aeasia Roberts of Kuna, Idaho, James and Beth Roberts of Weiser, Idaho; a brother-in-law, Randy Vorhies of Washington, Utah; 19 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billie Roberts, and sister, Bonnie Vorhies.
Graveside services with military honors provided by the Utah Honor Guard and the Sevier Valley American Legion Post #105 will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023, in the Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM prior to services at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 260 North 400 West, Richfield, Utah.
Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield, and Salina.
Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com.
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AUBURN, Calif. — A furry trespasser continues to run around an Auburn neighborhood weeks after originally being spotted. Neighbors are concerned it's not being taken seriously enough.
While safety officials have said a young black bear could be harmless, some wonder how much longer it will stay in their neighborhood.
The bear remained near Ashford Park about 50 feet up in a tree, Wednesday.
“[We] call him Little Bear,” said Joan Levy, who lives near the park. “He is cute. He is frightened.”
Over the past week and a half, the bear has tried its best to stay away from people. But Levy says one animal may have been its victim.
“It was a big rabbit. [Little Bear] took the cage, turned it over and got the rabbit and ate it. Climbed up the tree,” said Levy.
The owner of the rabbit was not available for comment and ABC10 could not confirm if the bear had killed the rabbit.
Ann Bryant, executive director of the Bear League in Lake Tahoe, says this bear is likely a yearling that separated from it's mother in May or June, and now has to fend for itself.
She says people shouldn't be afraid, but also shouldn't be too friendly.
“This is the time to make or break that bear,” said Bryant. “Say, ‘you get out of here,’ ‘go on,’ ‘get up.’ There's plenty of food out there for him. He's just trying to find an easy way to make a living. Don't make it easy for him... If everybody is tough on him and doesn't feed him and takes away the food, and he wanders back out, away from the homes and is a normal wild bear," said Bryant.
Bear experts say the best outcome is for the bear to wander back out and away from homes.
“We are telling everybody in the neighborhood to keep their dogs in, kids in unless you're out there with them,” said Levy.
Some others worry if the situation continues to be neglected, something far worse could happen that is preventable.
Auburn police has said they are aware of the bear but ask people to only call 911 if the bear is attacking you.
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NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif — One person was hurt in a North Highlands crash Wednesday night, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
The crash happened on Watt and Orange Grove avenues and the person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to officials.
No further information is available at this time.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Three dogs were rescued and three more were found dead after flames ripped through a DeKalb home Wednesday afternoon.
DeKalb County Fire Rescue said it happened at a home along Roman Woods Drive in Stonecrest. When firefighters arrived, they said flames and smoke were shooting up to the roof.
Fire officials said a resident was outside of the home with three of the dogs but there were multiple still instead. Three more K-9s were found dead inside of the home, according to DeKalb County Fire.
"One of the K-9s that was evacuated was a DeKalb County firefighter's dog. That firefighter actually responded to the call," the fire department said. "The firefighter had dropped off the dog earlier that day for daycare. His dog made it. "
You can check out their reunion in the photo below.
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DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after deputies returned fire at a barricaded man -- who was allegedly shooting at them during a standoff Wednesday afternoon.
The GBI said it happened at a home at the 3800 block of Hwy 5 in Douglasville. An 11Alive viewer spotted the scene, where you can see several patrol cars and firetrucks blocking the road.
In an update, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said residents inside the home were "assaulted by a family member with a firearm" shortly after 2:30 p.m. The victim went back inside the home and deputies attempted to call him out, but he didn't comply with orders, the sheriff's office said in a release.
Arrest warrants for aggravated assault and a search warrant were obtained, according to the sheriff's office. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said its emergency response team and negotiators also responded.
The sheriff's office said the response teams gave the man additional verbal commands to exit the home. That's when deputies said he came out of the back of the home with a long rifle and pointed it in the direction of the response team. He then fired at them and that's when deputies fired back at him.
Deputies said the man then went back inside to a bedroom. That's when the Georgia State Patrol SWAT arrived to help. During this time, the sheriff's office said the man came out of the home with "a weapon tucked in his waist band."
He was taken into custody without further incident. The man sustained wounds from the gunfire and he was taken to the hospital for medical treatment with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. No deputies were hurt in the incident.
The GBI is still investigating what happened. 11Alive will update as we learn more.
Photos | Scene in Douglas County
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SAN ANTONIO — Police say they are investigating after a 4-year-old girl appeared to have drowned in her family's above-ground pool Wednesday evening in a far-southwest-side neighborhood.
The incident is believed to be accidental.
Officers with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) arrived to the 9100 block of Ocean Gate around 8 p.m. after the family called and reported their child missing, according to Sgt. Washington Moscoso. Police canvassed the area and soon found the unidentified girl "face down" in the pool.
They immediately pulled her out and tried to resuscitate her, but the child was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a local hospital, Moscoso said.
"The family was outside in the yard, the little girl just got away from them," he said, calling it "a tragic situation."
Moscoso says it's believed about a half-hour passed between when the child went missing and when police were called. No charges have been filed, but investigators were still on the scene at 10:15 p.m. interviewing witnesses.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mission 911 hosted a poverty simulation event at First United Methodist Church.
The event had residents take part in different scenarios from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self-sufficiency on Social Security.
Each person was expected to provide food, shelter and necessities during the simulation while interacting with various community resources.
"This truly gives you a real-life experience when you're going over having to ask for a job, you're going over trying to find bus tickets to get back and forth and if you don't get these things done, nothing happens and you're out on the street and you have no help," said Nueces County Judge Connie Scott.
The funds raised from the simulation will be used for Mission 911's utility and rental assistance funding.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A company out of Nashville is planting roots in Austin, making it their mission to help families in need.
The company, called Junkdrop, is working to make sure unwanted items don't all go to waste, and local non-profits are ready to work with them.
Usually junk removal services take things like furniture, appliances and clothes to a landfill, but JunkDrop is reimagining home cleanouts.
"The reusable stuff we store and then partner with local charities that give us a list of people that need stuff," said Walter Hindman, the CEO of JunkDrop.
"This isn't one of those things where we move, we get trucks and then we go on to the next city in six months. We want to set up firm roots in this city and actually have a relationship with the recipients," said Hindman.
It's a simple mission, according to Hindman; clients call for the removal of their unwanted goods and the service sorts through it, making sure whatever is delivered is in good condition.
"The good thing for the client is we, a lot of times, post the donations on our social media so the clients can see, 'Hey, that dresser that's been in my family for 30 years is actually now in the home of someone that actually can use it and more enjoy it,'" said Hindman.
Local non-profit leaders, like Sheila Joseph with Front Steps, said a service like Junkdrop is crucial for them as they house Central Texans.
"We don't want them to have to think about furniture. So we are providing all of the furniture and appliances that they need in each of the homes," said Joseph.
Joseph said this continues to be a huge help and knowing that more services like JunkDrop are here in Austin is a blessing.
"Providing resources for an issue that is so prevalent throughout the nation, and they're coming to Austin to help us, it brings great joy," said Joseph.
Hindman said by going in and setting up the furniture in these homes, it allows both the movers and the residents to form a deeper connection.
"We're lucky enough that we actually get to have the interaction and then talk to people that need it. And it's always fun," said Hindman.
Showing that all these items, that some may think of as trash, can be turned into treasure and help the community.
Junkdrop is still accepting applicants to work for them as well. If you are interested, or also would like to use them for a removal service, click here.
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TYLER, Texas — East Texans are feeling the effects of the heat, and it's even having an impact on a local nonprofit. Meals on wheels is experiencing a higher demand this summer.
"This summer is particularly difficult because we’ve had an increase in the number of clients that we are serving. We are finding more clients that don’t have air conditioning and don’t have access to a fan. So, the need does seem to be greater this year," said Miranda Asmussen, Marketing and public relations director at Meals on Wheels East Texas.
Drivers experience first hand the effect of the heat as they return from their daily routes.
"One of our drivers, Earl delivered to a client in Brownsboro on Monday, and she was absolutely fine," Asmussen said. "
"When he went to deliver her meal yesterday, she was not home and he was informed she had been taken to the hospital for possible heat stroke," Asmussen said. "But drivers are also exposed to the elements for prolonged amounts of time. They serve over 2,700 clients in seven different counties across East Texas."
Meals on Wheels volunteer Heidi Camp said it is harder in the heat because they don't have enough time to cool down in between deliveries.
"My main thing is water. I have to drink a lot of water, and more, because you’re supposed to drink 8 ounces a day. So, you're supposed to increase it when it’s hotter," Camp said.
And it’s not just water that can help. Meals on Wheels is looking for donations of any type of hydration drink to keep both their clients and drivers safe.
"We need for them to have on hand, liquid IV packets in case they get into a situation where they feel themselves overheating, they’ve got something on hand they can use," Asmussen said. "But on top of that, we’d love for them to be equipped with those same hydration elements that they can offer to clients should they find someone struggling with heat exhaustion, heat stroke type symptoms while they can call emergency services and get them the help they need."
But regardless of the heat, Camp said the relationship between her, and the clients is important.
"And to me they’re like my family. I would rather do that and provide the meals to them and make sure they get their meals," Camp said. "I will suffer through it so they can get what they need."
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The Bismarck City Commission has agreed to help Bis-Man Transit cover a shortage in funding for its after-hours paratransit service this year and next.
Commissioners on Tuesday approved $225,000 for this year and $230,000 for next year, with a hope that the city of Mandan also will chip in.
The funds approved by Bismarck will help the public transportation system cover some of the costs associated with paratransit, which is a door-to-door ride available to people who cannot use fixed route Capital Area Transit bus service — typically seniors and people with disabilities.
Bis-Man Transit is funded through local, state and federal money, along with fares and advertising revenue. Its full operating budget in 2023 was $5.2 million. The service loses roughly $1.35 million per year and has been relying on reserves, which will be gone by 2026 if no changes are implemented, according to Bill Troe, a consultant with SRF Consulting, which is working to update the transit system’s development plan.
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The system had funding issues in 2018 and 2019 but federal coronavirus pandemic aid through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act filled the gap, according to Troe.
Bis-Man Transit since September has been revising its development plan, which it updates every five years. The strategic plan is intended to identify transit needs and propose improvements. Officials are considering several options — short term and long term — to address revenue.
One of the short-term solutions includes requesting funding from local governments to help cover paratransit costs, which Bis-Man Transit began at a July 11 Bismarck City Commission meeting.
Bis-Man Transit at that meeting asked the commission to cover after-hours paratransit costs that remain after federal grant reimbursements. The request was $270,450 in 2022-23 and $276,333 in 2023-24.
Bis-Man Transit is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act to offer paratransit weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. excluding holidays. After-hours service includes Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m., Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and holidays.
The grant Bis-Man Transit receives from the Federal Transit Administration covers only roughly a quarter of the costs to operate the after-hours service. The grant covers half of the operating contract costs and fuel on after-hour trips, but it does not cover administrative costs.
“The reason we’re just picking the after-hours service or the non-ADA required service is because that would technically be the first service to go when we talk about service reductions,” Bis-Man Transit Executive Director Deidre Hughes said at the July 11 meeting.
The commission did not vote on funding at that meeting, with Mayor Mike Schmitz requesting that Mandan pay a portion of the costs.
At the Tuesday meeting the commission unanimously voted to provide Bis-Man Transit roughly $225,000 from this year’s budget reserve fund and roughly $230,000 from the 2024 budget.
The division of costs was calculated by how much service each city receives. The remaining balance of Bis-Man Transit’s two-year request — about $45,000 each year — will be presented to the Mandan City Commission in the coming months.
Paratransit is critical for seniors who no longer drive, said former Bismarck City Commissioner Nancy Guy, who is state volunteer president for AARP, which advocates for people age 50 and older.
“Not only do they rely on those services to get to work and medical appointments, they also need to move around the community to shop for food, goods and services and socialize with family and friends,” she wrote in an email to commissioners. “Loss of these services would increase isolation for many and make running day-to-day errands very difficult.”
The money provided from this year’s Bismarck budget will require a 2023 budget ordinance amendment. A public hearing will be held Aug. 22, according to city Finance Director Dmitriy Chernyak.
Hughes said at the July 11 commission meeting that the short-term funding fix will “slow the bleed” from cash reserves while transit officials work toward sustainable funding. That might come through a property tax or sales tax request.
Troe said, “There probably isn’t much appetite locally for any kind of property tax adjustment, but there may be a little bit more of an appetite for looking for a sales tax increase.”
The sales tax option could be a tenth-of-a-penny tax in Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln. If approved in all three municipalities, the funds would total over $2 million annually, according to Troe.
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LEGION BASEBALL
CLASS AA STATE TOURNAMENT
At Dickinson
Loser out
Mandan Chiefs 10, Dickinson Roughriders 0, 5 innings
Mandan;046;00;--;10;10;0
Dickinson;000;00;--;0;3;2
Lucas Burgum and Tukker Horner; Carson Weiler, Landon Olson (3) and Malachi Medina. W--Burgum. L--Weiler. HR--Mandan, Hudsen Sheldon, McCoy Keller.
Highlights: Mandan -- Sheldon 1-2, HR, R, 3 RBI; Keller 1-2, HR, BB, R, RBI; Dylan Gierke 1-2, B, SB, 2 R; Jamison Nelson 2-3, 2 R, RBI; Tate Olson 2-3, R, 2 RBI; Mason Oster 2-3, 2B, R, 2 RBIs; Burgum 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HBP. Dickinson -- Jadon Bast BB, HBP; Weiler 1-3; Olson 2-2; Weiler 2 IP, 8 H, 8 R (7 ER), 1 BB, 2 K, 1 WP; Olson 3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 1 BK.
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Jamestown Eagles 3, Grand Forks Royals 1
Grand Forks;000;010;0;--;1;3;1
Jamestown;210;000;x;--;3;6;1
Griffen Haagenson, Cole Barta (6) and Adrian Gonzalez; Payton Hochhalter, Adam Sortland (5) and Max Fronk. W--Hochhalter. L--Haagenson.
Highlights: Grand Forks -- Haagenson 1-3; Barta HBP; Chance Colgrove 2-3, 2B, R; Max Grafenauer 1-3; Gonzalez, RBI; Haagenson 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 3 K, 2 WP, 2 BK; Barta 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K. Jamestown -- Mason Lunzman 1-4, 2B, RBI; Jackson Walters BB, 2 SB, R; Hochhalter 2-3, 2B, SB, R; Thomas Newman 3 BB; Fronk 3-for-3, SB, R; Hochhalter 4 1/3 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K; Sortland 2 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP.
MANDAN CHIEFS 14, FARGO POST 400 STARS 1, 6 INNINGS
Mandan;110;714;--;14;16;2
Fargo Post 400;010;000;--;1;2;3
McCoy Keller, Dylan Gierke (6) and Tukker Horner; Logan Sullivan, Gunnar Majerus (3), Carson Bevill (4), Malachi Werremeyer (4), Owen Shannon (4), Caleb Christianson (6) and Jack Demers. W -- Keller. L -- Sullivan.
Highlights: Mandan -- Hudsen Sheldon 3-for-3, 2 BB, 2 SB, 3 R, 2 RBIs; Keller 2-for-5, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI; Brayden Bunnell 2-for-4, 2B, BB, 2 R, 3 RBIs; Gierke 2-for-4, 3B, BB, R, 2 RBIs; Jamison Nelson 2-for-5, 2B, R, 3 RBIs; Tate Olson 2-for-4, BB, R; Horner 1-for-3, 2 BB, R; Seth Arenz 2-for-3, BB, HBP, 2 R; Keller 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 2 WP; Gierke 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Fargo Post 400 -- Jackson Amerman 1-for-3; Majerus 2-for-3, R; Andre Werk 1-for-2, RBI; Sullivan 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 2 WP; Majerus 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 1 WP; Bevill 0 IP, 2 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 0 K; Werremeyer 0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP; Shannon 1.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R (4 ER), 4 BB, 1 K; Christianson 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 0 K.
WILLISTON KEYBIRDS 14, JAMESTOWN EAGLES 4, 5 INNINGS
Jamestown;000;40;--;4;5;1
Williston;280;31;--;14;13;1
Ashton Collins and Micah Larson; Thomas Newman, Adam Sortland (2), Jackson Walters (4) and Max Fronk. W -- Collins. L -- Newman. HR: Williston -- Alex Blume.
Highlights: Jamestown -- Walters 2-for-2, HBP, R; Payton Hochhalter 1-for-3, R, RBI; Carson Orr 3-for-3, 2B, R, RBI; Newman 1-for-2, BB, 2 RBIs; Nate Walz 1-for-1; Regan Sortland BB, R; Newman 1.1 IP, 7 H, 9 R (9 ER), 1 BB, 2 K, 2 HBP; Sortland 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP; Walters 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 0 K, 2 WP. Williston -- Max Heen 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Collins 2 BB, SB, 2 R, RBI; Blume 2-for-4, HR, 2B, R, 3 RBIs; Kaden Finders 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBIs; Connor Ekblad 2-for-2, 2B, HBP, 2 R, 3 RBIs; Garrett Soulberg 1-for-2, BB, 2 R; Larson 1-for-2, BB, R, RBI; Alex Ewert 2-for-3, R; Collins 5 IP, 8 H, 4 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP.
CLASS AA STATE TOURNAMENT
July 24-29 at Dickinson
All Times Central
Monday, July 24
Game 1: No. 7 Fargo Post 400 10, No. 10 Grand Forks 5
Game 2: No. 9 Williston 5, No. 8 Dickinson 3, 8 innings
Tuesday, July 25
Game 3: No. 3 West Fargo 8, No. 6 Mandan 1
Game 4: No. 4 Bismarck 6, No. 5 Jamestown 5
Game 5: No. 2 Minot 8, No. 7 Fargo Post 400 7
Game 6: No. 1 Fargo Post 2 8, No. 9 Williston 0
Wednesday, July 26
Game 7: No. 6 Mandan 10, No. 8 Dickinson 0, 5 innings (loser out)
Game 8: No. 5 Jamestown 3, No. 10 Grand Forks 1 (loser out)
Game 9: No. 6 Mandan 14, No. 7 Fargo Post 400 1, 6 innings (loser out)
Game 10: No. 9 Williston 14, No. 5 Jamestown 4, 5 innings (loser out)
Thursday, July 27
Game 11: No. 3 West Fargo vs. No. 2 Minot, 11 a.m.
Game 12: No. 4 Bismarck vs. No. 1 Fargo Post 2, 2 p.m.
Game 13: No. 9 Williston vs. Loser Game 11, 5 p.m. (loser out)
Game 14: No. 6 Mandan vs. Loser Game 12, 7 p.m. (loser out)
Friday, July 28
Game 15: Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12, 1 p.m. (winner's bracket final)
Game 16: Winner Game 14 vs. Winner Game 13, 3 p.m. (loser out)
Game 17: Winner Game 16 vs. Loser Game 15, 7 p.m. (loser out)
Saturday, July 29
Game 18: Winner Game 15 vs. Winner Game 17, 1 p.m. (championship)
Game 19: Second championship game (if necessary), 4 p.m.
CLASS A STATE TOURNAMENT
July 28-Aug. 1
At Kindred
Friday, July 28
Game 1: East No. 1 Wahpeton vs. West No. 4 Watford City Walleye, 11 a.m.
Game 2: West No. 2 Bismarck Senators vs. East No. 3 West Fargo Vets, 1:30 p.m.
Game 3: East No. 2 Casselton Haymakers vs. West No. 3 Bismarck Capitals, 4 p.m.
Game 4: West No. 1 Dickinson Volunteers vs. East No. 4 Kindred, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 11 a.m. (loser out)
Game 6: Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 1:30 p.m. (loser out)
Game 7: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 4 p.m.
Game 8: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 30
Game 9: Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, 12 p.m. (loser out)
Game 10: Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8, 2:30 p.m. (loser out)
Game 11: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, 5 p.m. (winner's bracket final)
Monday, July 31
Game 12: Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, 3 p.m.
Game 13: Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 11, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
Game 14: Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, 12 p.m.
Game 15: Second championship game (if necessary), 2 p.m.
NOTE 1: Pairing for Game 12 and 13 will not match previous opponents against each other unless absolutely necessary.
NOTE 2: If three teams remain after Game 13, the winner of Game 11 automatically draws the bye in Game 14.
CLASS B STATE TOURNAMENT
July 26-30 at Carrington
Wednesday, July 26
Game 1: Thompson 5, Hazen 4
Game 2: Cando 2, New Rockford 1
Game 3: Langdon 10, Burlington 0
Game 4: LaMoure 10, Carrington 5
Thursday, July 27
Game 5: Hazen vs. New Rockford (loser out), 10 a.m.
Game 6: Burlington vs. LaMoure (loser out), 12:30 p.m.
Game 7: Thompson vs. Cando, 3 p.m.
Game 8: Langdon vs. LaMoure, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 28
Game 9: Loser Game 8 vs. Winner Game 5 (loser out), 10 a.m.
Game 10: Loser Game 7 vs. Winner Game 6 (loser out), 12:30 p.m.
Game 11: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 (winner’s bracket final), 3 p.m.
Game 12: Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10, 5:30 p.m. (loser out), 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Game 13: Loser Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12 (loser out), Noon
Game 14: Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 13, 3 p.m. (championship)
Sunday, July 30
Game 15: Second championship game (if necessary)
NORTHWOODS LEAGUE
STANDINGS
Second half
Great Lakes East
Team;W-L;Pct.;GB
Kalamazoo;14-5;.737;--
Rockford;13-9;.591;2.5
x-Traverse City;11-10;.524;4
Battle Creek;11-11;.500;4.5
Kenosha;8-14;.364;7.5
Kokomo;8-14;.364;7.5
Great Lakes West
Team;W-L;Pct.;GB
Madison;13-8;.619;--
x-Green Bay;10-10;.500;2.5
Wisconsin Rapids;10-10;.500;2.5
Fond du Lac;10-11;.476;3
Wausau;9-11;.450;3.5
Lakeshore;8-13;.381;5
Great Plains East
Team;W-L;Pct.;GB
La Crosse;16-4;.800;--
Waterloo;15-6;.714;1.5
Duluth;15-7;.682;2
Rochester;10-11;.476;6.5
x-Eau Claire;9-13;.409;8
Thunder Bay;6-16;.273;11
Great Plains West
Team;W-L;Pct.;GB
x-Willmar;13-7;.650;--
St. Cloud;13-7;.650;--
Mankato;13-8;.619;0.5
Minot;7-15;.318;7
Bismarck;5-17;.227;9
Minnesota;2-13;.133;8.5
x--Won first half
Tuesday, July 25
Great Lakes West 11, Great Lakes East 7
Wednesday, July 26
Duluth 17, Bismarck 4
La Crosse 5, Thunder Bay 3
Rochester 16, Waterloo 5, First game
Waterloo 6, Rochester 4, Second game
Mankato 16, Minnesota 8
Eau Claire 13, Minot 8
St. Cloud 15, Willmar 14
Thursday, July 27
Rochester at Bismarck, 6:35 p.m.
Rockford at Kalamazoo
Kokomo at Battle Creek
Minot at Eau Claire
Willmar at St. Cloud
Mankato at La Crosse
Thunder Bay at Duluth
Madison at Green Bay
Traverse City at Kenosha
Wisconsin Rapids at Wausau
Fond du Lac at Lakeshore
Minnesota at Waterloo
Friday, July 28
Rochester at Bismarck, 6:30 p.m.
Rockford at Kalamazoo
Kokomo at Battle Creek
Minot at Eau Claire
Willmar at St. Cloud
Mankato at La Crosse
Thunder Bay at Duluth
Madison at Green Bay
Traverse City at Kenosha
Wisconsin Rapids at Wausau
Fond du Lac at Lakeshore
Minnesota at Waterloo
Saturday, July 29
Bismarck at St. Cloud, 6 p.m.
Kenosha at Kalamazoo (2)
Duluth at Thunder Bay
Wisconsin Rapids at Green Bay
Fond du Lac at Madison
Rockford at Kokomo
Battle Creek at Traverse City
Minnesota at Eau Claire
La Crosse at Mankato
Rochester at Minot
Wausau at Lakeshore
Waterloo at Willmar
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BSC INKS BRENDEL
Legacy’s Brooklyn Brendel will play basketball at Bismarck State College this season.
The 5-9 guard averaged 5.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a senior for the Sabers, who went 18-9 and placed sixth at the state tournament.
COACHES EARNS HOF RECOGNITION
Rick Anderson from Griggs County Central High School in Cooperstown and Gregg Grinsteinner of Dickinson Trinity were inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Anderson is a longtime cross country and track coach. Grinsteinner has more than 500 basketball victories, including two state championships.
The convention is being held in Lincoln, Neb.
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Duluth’s strong second half continued Wednesday night. Bismarck’s rough second half did the same.
The Huskies scored 12-runs in their last three at bats to blow out the Larks 17-4 at Municipal Ballpark. In the two-game series, the 15-7 Huskies scored 31 runs.
The Larks, who dropped 5-17 in the second half, made things hard on themselves. Bismarck was charged with four errors, while its pitchers also walked eight batters in the 3-hour, 9-minute affair in front of 1,820 fans.
Raymond Velazquez hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning for the opening runs. Michael Hallquist also homered for Duluth. The former Bismarck State College performer from Fargo hit his Northwoods League-leading 13th homer, a three-run shot, in the Huskies’ six-run top of the seventh. Hallquist will play in the Northwoods League All-Star Game in Bismarck on Tuesday.
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Calyn Halvorson had three hits for Duluth, which pounded out 15 total. Halvorson scored three runs and drove in two.
Hallquist, Brylan West, Lucas Kelly and Jack Vanoncini added two hits each for the Huskies. Nine Duluth players had hits and eight scored runs.
Northwoods League All-Star Nick Oakley went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Larks. Bradlee Preap also had two hits, scored once and drove in one.
Duluth starting pitcher Alex Potter tossed six innings to earn the pitching victory. Potter fanned seven, allowing two runs on six hits.
The Larks remain at home to host Rochester Thursday night at 6:35.
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Severe thunderstorm and monsoonal storm roll into southern Arizona
A monsoonal storm and severe thunderstorm roll into the Tucson and the Nogales/Rio Rico area of southern Arizona on July 26, 2023, as captured by National Weather Service Tucson cameras.
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Car cooking in Phoenix during Arizona's heat wave of July 2023Cesar Chavez community mourns Christopher Hampton at vigilWatch 90-year-old Marg Burg go skydiving for her birthdayVideo: Fire burns after propane tanks explode in Phoenix
Videos show 'QAnon shaman' Jake Angeli at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riotPhoenix clears 5th block of 'The Zone' homeless encampmentMonsoon rains hit TucsonCesar Chavez High School student's body found in Show Low LakeDevelopers begin Fiesta Mall demolition, tearing down 80-acre site
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According to Lee Enterprises meteorologist Matt Holiner, Kenosha County received between a quarter-of-an-inch to an inch of rain Wednesday morning depending on location. He expected that to increase with rain in the afternoon and evening. Holiner also warned of higher temperatures Thursday and more potential storms Friday. Above: Morgaine Melville plays with Buckley, a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix, on an empty beach between storms at Eichelman Park on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Right: Rain clings to a swing at Eichelman Park on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
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INDIANAPOLIS — State police are investigating a deadly crash involving a semi on Indianapolis' south side early Thursday morning.
Shortly after 2 a.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to the area of I-465 eastbound, east of State Road 37, for a report of the crash.
ISP confirmed one person was killed in the crash, which involved a semi, in an alert from INDOT around 2:20 a.m.
13News has reached out to Indiana State Police to learn more about the circumstances of the crash.
The right two lanes of eastbound 465 were closed in the area early Thursday while troops investigated the incident.
Check back for updates.
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Blue toters to be dropped off across Muncie Monday as MSD launches new recycle program
MUNCIE, Ind. − The city's new recycling program kicks into action Monday as more than 5,000 blue toters arrive at homes across the city, said Jason Donati, storm water and recycling educator for the Muncie Sanitary District.
The new 96-gallon toters will replace blue bags that residents had been using to set out their recyclables. The new toters should make it easier to recycle cardboard boxes that often don't fit in the blue bags. Donati said when the program was announced earlier year, it should make it easier to keep the recyclables separated from trash, which goes in green toters.
There is no extra charge to participate in the new program.
MSD is driving to reach a 50% recycle rate for the city, Donati said. State officials have set a 50% goal for all of Indiana. Under its blue bag program, Muncie has had a 32% to 36% recycling rate.
This week Donati said MSD has thousands of blue toters being kept at the the agency's offices on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and they will be distributed beginning Monday, July 31, to the 5,400 households signed up for the new program so far.
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He said the response has been better than expected as MSD has sought to get the word out in the spring. MSD is continuing to market the program and anticipates 7,000 participants to sign up in coming weeks.
Those among the first 7,000 households to sign up will receive a free 10-gallon kitchen container and free paper shredding at East Central Recycling. Those who wish to participate can join up online at munciesanitary.org. Participants must take a pledge when signing up. The pledge reads: " I will recycle and follow the City's recycling program guidelines to reduce contamination and help make recycling more efficient. I will place these empty and clean items loose in my blue recycling toter: Aluminum, tin, and steel cans; Glass bottles and jars; Mixed paper, magazines, paperboard, cardboard; Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars.
MSD has received their additional trucks that were acquired for the enhanced recycling program, Donati said.
Earlier this year MSD reported it would buy two "LaBrie Right-Hand Automizer trucks." The trucks lift and empty the toters into the truck with an automated arm on the vehicle's right side.
In November the District won a $468,798.00 grant from the Recycling Market Development Board at the state for its transition from bags to toters for recycling. The grant provided money to purchase the 7,000 blue toters.
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MSD will continue to accept the recycle bags for a period of time until the transition is complete, Donati said. The recycle trucks, which will follow trash trucks on a given area's trash day, will work much like the grapple trucks that handle large items set out for pickup on trash day. Collection of recyclables placed in the new toters is expected to start on August 7.
David Penticuff is a reporter with The Star Press. He can be reached at dpenticuff@gannett.com.
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ACKERMAN, Miss. (WTVA) — Many people continue to recover from the July 13 flooding in Ackerman and Choctaw County.
WTVA 9 News reporter Chris Nalls spoke with Kay McGinnis and Constance Bell-Bey. They live at the Choctaw Plaza apartments.
“It’s scary. I don’t know if I’m going to be able to continue to live here or not,” McGinnis said. “I want to but there’s black mold growing out there.”
She said the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency assessed her damage but she’s yet to hear back. McGinnis said she feels desperate.
“Myself and the people in Choctaw Plaza apartments are disabled and people have their refrigerators out and have lost food. I’ve lost food. I need someone to clean the black mold and I need and I cannot bend down to clean the baseboard. So I need physical manual labor. Help.”
Bell-Bey, who is a stage four cancer patient, said her doctor urged her to stay away from mold. But she has nowhere to go.
Choctaw County EMA Director Brent McKnight said the county is waiting to see if a state of emergency will be declared.
Emergency declarations open counties to more funding to help with storm recovery.
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The occupants of a Fayette County home were able to escape an overnight fire.
The fire broke out in the 600 block of Water Street in Brownsville around 3:20 a.m. Thursday.
All the occupants were able to make it out safely.
Fire crews at the scene told Channel 11 they were able to rescue three dogs from the home but a cat died in the fire.
The fire is not believed to be suspicious.
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PITTSBURGH — Heavy rain and thunder could wake you up early this morning as a few storms cross the region. It is very warm and very humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s.
By this afternoon, a few additional storms could pop up, mainly south of I-70. It will be another hot day with highs near 90 and heat indices in the low to mid-90s. A heat advisory goes into effect Friday which is when heat indices will approach triple-digit readings during the afternoon. Find a way to stay cool!
A few rounds of showers and storms are expected this weekend, as early as Friday night with off-and-on storms lingering into Saturday evening. By Sunday, we’ll see a drier push of air from the north which will lower the humidity and cool us below average for early next week.
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EUSTIS, Fla. – The Eustis Police Department is giving an update months after a 39-year-old man was shot to death during an altercation.
Wseni Laguerre, 39, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at a home on Palm Avenue on Jan. 30 and taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Police will provide an update Thursday at 11 a.m. in the investigation.
At a news conference shortly after the shooting, Chief Craig Capri said Laguerre was shot three times at a close distance before the shooter ran off.
“This is a cold, calculated murder by a coward that walked up to an unarmed person and shot him in front of his residence where his family was inside,” he said. “I don’t care who you are or what you’ve done. Nobody deserves to be shot and killed.”
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Officers said an initial investigation found there was some kind of confrontation between Laguerre and the suspected shooter, but no arrests have been made.
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North Port Commission passes on affordable housing because of concerns over new state law
Board members bemoan loss of local control on zoning issues in declining to support affordable housing projects.
NORTH PORT – Two developers who specialize in affordable housing approached the North Port City Commission Tuesday for a local contribution so they could make a July deadline to apply for the Florida Housing Finance Corp.'s 9% tax credit financing program.
Both were applying under provisions of Florida’s new Live Local Act, which is designed to allow for development of mixed-use housing on land zoned for industrial, commercial or mixed use.
At least 40% of those homes must remain affordable for at least 30 years.
Each application included a request for a grant of at least $460,00 and they could choose only one.
Instead, because of their concerns about the Live Local Act, the accompanying loss of local control and the prospect of using commercial land, the commissioners declined to support either project.
“I’ve said it privately, I’ll say it publicly: I find the Live Local Act offensive to a city like ours,” Commissioner Phil Stokes said. “As a result there’s not a whole heck of a lot we can do since the state decided to preempt us and knows in its infinite wisdom what’s best for municipalities across the state. However the thought of committing taxpayer dollars to any affordable housing on commercial land in this city is something I will never support.
“Somebody wants to build it under the Live Local Act, they’re welcome to if the law allows it,” he added. “They’re going to have to find the money on their own. I could not, in good conscience, commit one penny of taxpayer dollars to support this project or any project under these circumstances.”
Commissioner Pete Emrich agreed with Stokes then added, “It’s very tough that we’ve been fighting and fighting and fighting to get more commercial and then to have it taken out from underneath of us – to make us have residential – and on top of it have us fund …. It’s very tough to be able to conceive that.
“I am a fan of affordable housing, in the right place,” he added.
Here’s a brief overview of each proposal.
Blue Sky Communities, Willow Cove
Blue Sky Communities is proposing to build a four-building, 74-unit apartment community on an 11.4-acre site currently zoned commercial at 5400 Pan American Blvd.
It would contain a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units available for rent to households making up to 80% of the area median income – though at least 44 of those units would be targeted to those making 60% of the AMI and 12 for those making less than 30% of the AMI.
That affordability level would be maintained for 50 years.
There was no indication of what aspect of the development would be commercial and qualify it as mixed use.
MCP Residential Developers, Promenade on Price
MCP Residential Developers proposed an $85 million, 266-unit mixed-use workforce housing complex that would be built in two phases on a 24-acre site on Price Boulevard, east of Toledo Blade Boulevard.
To satisfy the mixed use provisions of the Live Local Act, the developer offered to sell the city between seven and eight acres for a nominal fee of $10 – including the drainage retention areas – for commercial development as it saw fit.
Otherwise the developer would build two 1,250-square-foot non-residential buildings.
The first phase would be up to 144 units and the second up to 122 units.
As workforce housing, the financing was structured to set aside all the units to earn 70% of the area median income or less.
In addition to the $460,000 request for North Port funding, the developer asked for a $50,000 grant that would be used to satisfy a match requirement for the developer’s application for the state's affording housing SAIL funds.
The board could have approved the $50,000 to allow that portion of the application to go forward, but they declined.
How they voted
While the commission discussed both projects at the same time, they denied earmarking funds for each project on separate votes.
On a third vote they discussed asking staff to bring back for discussion whether the city could require that at least 35% of the acreage of any Live Local Act mixed-use project be dedicated to non-residential development.
Mayor Barbara Langdon left the door open for use of ResilientSRQ funding – the $201.5 million federal block grant funds allocated to Hurricane Ian recovery – as a local match for future projects.
“I would be open to reevaluating these after we know how much money we’re getting on what our priorities are in that housing bucket,” Langdon said. “But today I’m a 'no.'”
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Sarasota Babe Ruth 15s drop tough 2-1 decision to Greenville in Southeast Regional opener
SARASOTA - With Jackson Smith protecting a 1-0 lead heading into the top of the seventh inning against Greensville, Mike Marquez had but one thought in his head.
A complete-game victory for the big right-hander, giving the Sarasota Babe Ruth 15 All-Stars a victory in the opening game of the Southeast Regional.
“That was exactly what I was thinking,” said the Sarasota head coach.
But even a pitcher as dominating as Smith needs airtight defense behind him. Sarasota was that defense, until leakage at the worst possible time on Wednesday led to host Greenville scoring two runs in the top of seventh and holding on for the 2-1 victory.
“For the most part,” Marquez said, “we played pretty clean, but when it came down to it, we just couldn’t execute in the last inning.”
The game was dominated by both starters. Smith, Marquez’s No. 1 pitcher, had allowed just three hits and no runs heading into the seventh. Greenville starter Nathan Wells was just as tough on Sarasota’s hitters. The left-hander allowed two hits, both coming in the third inning when Sarasota took a 1-0 lead, and finished with seven strikeouts.
In the third, Smith hit a leadoff double, was sacrificed to third, and scored on a single by right-fielder JR Hudson. And that was how it remained until Greenville came to bat in the top of the seventh.
The hosts got the leadoff batter on via a walk. The next Greenville batter hit a grounder up the middle. Sarasota shortstop Patrick Drymon made a nice play getting to the ball, but rather than making the easy throw to first to get the runner, Drymon attempted to glove-flip the ball to second baseman Luca Meehan to get the Greenville lead runner. But the flip went awry, and the hosts had runners on first and second with one out.
“It just wasn’t the right play at the right time,” Marquez said. “(Drymon) was pretty upset with himself about it (afterward).”
The next Greenville batter tried to sacrifice the runners to second and third, but when his bunt attempt failed, he hit a dribbler with two strikes that moved the runners up. Smith induced a pop up from the next Greenville hitter for the second out.
But Smith walked the next hitter, his fourth of the game, to again load the bases. Leadoff hitter Patrick Brown then hit a slow roller on which Smith had no play, and the tying run scored from third. Marquez stayed with Smith, but the righty allowed a single through the shortstop hole to John Luke Owen, which put Greenville up 2-1. At that point, with Smith having reached his pitch count of 95, Marquez replaced him with David Johnston, who got the last out of the inning.
But trailing 2-1, Sarasota made some noise in the bottom of the seventh, advancing runners to second and third with two out. But Sarasota center fielder Steve Commander lined out to right field to end the game.
“Realistically, Jackson Smith, it was his game,” Marquez said. “He was on point on the mound. He came up big. He scored our only run. It was definitely a Jackson Smith game.”
Now 0-1 in the four-game tournament, Sarasota plays Roanoke Rapids, also 0-1, Thursday at 10 a.m. Marquez called it a “must-win.”
“Now, with our backs against the wall, I think we can still get it done,” he said. “Everything is still in our favor. We just have to keep our heads up and keep moving forward. The boys already said, ‘Hey, we just got to win out.’ They know what it takes.”
Meanwhile, the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13 All-Stars get into action Thursday in their Southeast Regional in Clemmons, N.C. Jimmy Smith’s team faces Melrose at 10 a.m., followed by a game against Waxhaw at 4 p.m.
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59th annual Sidewalk Sales returns to Petoskey July 28-29
PETOSKEY — Get ready to do some shopping in the sun as Petoskey’s popular summer tradition of Sidewalk Sales returns on July 28 and 29.
Andi Symonds, marketing and promotions director for Downtown Petoskey, described the two-day event as “our biggest sale of the year.”
“The downtown streets are closed, so Lake Street, Mitchell Street, Howard Street,” she said. “The sale times are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. During that time, the merchants bring out all of their goods into the street, set up tents and have great sales going on.”
Sidewalk Sales always takes place during the last full weekend in July. It brings crowds of people to downtown Petoskey to hunt for sales and support local stores.
“It is an event that our merchants really do look forward to,” Symonds said. “I know the community and the visitors and tourists really, really look forward to it, too. We’re excited for another year.”
With the stores setting up booths in the closed off streets, Symonds said it “creates a fun, festival feel.”
“We also are a social district, which mean you can grab a drink to-go from a pre-approved location, which is listed on our website,” she added. “So you can also sip while you shop, which is really fun.”
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The Petoskey District Library kicks off their annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale a little early, starting on July 27 and continuing until 2 p.m. on July 29.
Friday night in particular promises a whole schedule of fun and free activities for downtown visitors. Once you’re done shopping at 6 p.m., head over to Pennsylvania Park to enjoy the Sounds of Summer concert series.
“It’s a collaborative music series with Blissfest and we have a concert in the park on Friday night from 7-8:30 p.m.,” Symonds said.
This week, Bee Taylor will be performing.
After the concert, the Movie in the Park at Dark will also take place in Pennsylvania Park. Showing on the outdoor screen this week is “Top Gun: Maverick.” The movie begins when it is dark enough, usually around 9:30 p.m.
While people will be able to find great deals downtown during Sidewalk Sales, Symonds said the event also offers “a great way to support your local merchants and your local downtown who support the community throughout the entire year.”
“It’s a great way to say hi to those shops that you see all the time and support them,” she said.
For more information, visit petoskeydowntown.com/events/sidewalk-sales.
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East Jordan Garden Club Flower Show set for July 29
EAST JORDAN — The East Jordan Garden Club and the Jordan River Arts Council will present the 22nd Annual Flower Show from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 29 at the Jordan River Arts Center.
This year’s show theme is “Sand, Sea and Shells” and will feature over 50 entries.
Attendees are invited to vote for the winners in the following classes: Best of Show, Theme, Single Stem, Miniatures, Dried Arrangements, Herbs and Edible Arrangements.
Admission is free and flower arrangements are for viewing and photos, they are not for sale.
A meatloaf dinner will be from 4–7 p.m. at the Rebec-Hosler-Sweet Post 227 American Legion after the flower show. The dinner is a fundraising event to go towards the improvements to G.A.R. Park.
For more information, contact the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 536-7351 or email info@ejchamber.org.
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You gotta check out this regatta: 61st annual Ugotta Regatta returns this weekend
HARBOR SPRINGS — The 61st annual Ugotta Regatta is back for a weekend of racing, parties and more.
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, organizers said the Ugotta Regatta is an event that aims to bring together families and friends for a fun weekend of sailing.
Sarah McNaughton, the Little Traverse Yacht Club's food and beverage manager, said the regatta is a fun opportunity for members to bring friends and family to visit and participate, since membership is opened for the weekend.
McNaughton said there are around 100 registered boats this year, and people from all over the world come to sail in the event.
“I think it’s unique just because we open our membership to the public, let all the crew and boats come in and enjoy with their crew,” she said. “Members bring their family, extended family …. just to observe this event because it’s so huge and special to Harbor Springs.”
The Little Traverse Yacht Club is hosting the event Friday-Sunday. The boats will be visible in Little Traverse Bay for racing each day.
The racing gets starts at noon on Friday with the One Design class. Tour of the Bay courses will be set up on Saturday and Sunday. The regatta is open to all boats 22-feet and above.
Along with racing, the yacht club will also be hosting crew members and visitors throughout the weekend for a variety of activities.
On Friday, there will be an Irish Boat Shop Party from 5-7 p.m. for volunteers, crew members and sailors.
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On Saturday and Sunday, from 7:30-10:30 a.m., there will be a pancake breakfast open to the public for $10. There will also be Ugotta Regatta parties at the Little Traverse Yacht Club from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a barbecue buffet available for $15 per person both nights, and Sunday is the awards party.
A full schedule and more information about the Ugotta Regatta can be found at ltyc.org/ugotta-regatta.
—Contact reporter Karly Graham atkgraham@petoskeynews.com. Follow her on Twitter at@KarlyGrahamJRN.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A driver escaped serious injury after their car crashed into a pole and caught fire on Indianapolis' south side early Thursday.
Around 3 a.m., first responders were called to the 7500 block of South Sherman Drive, near East Stop 10 Road, for a report of the crash.
IMPD officers at the scene told 13News the car struck a utility pole, and the driver was able to make it out of the car without serious injuries.
Both directions of South Sherman Drive were closed in the area early Thursday while crews worked to tow away the car, which was heavily damaged by fire, and investigate the cause of the crash.
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A pilot was seriously injured while landing an aircraft on July 17 at Casper/Natrona County International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
At about 1:10 p.m., the aircraft landed at the airport, the accident notification states. The pilot experienced turbulence from the previous aircraft's landing "causing a swivel back and forth motion," and his aircraft tipped over.
The highest injury was "serious," and the accident caused "substantial" damaged to the aircraft.
He was flying an Evolution Revolt aircraft. It is a described as a two-seat light sport aircraft, which is completely open air and looks similar to a hang glider, according to the company's website.
He was the only person on board, according to the FAA.
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Airport Director Glenn Januska confirmed the crash occurred at the airport, and the pilot was a man. But he wasn't "100% sure" of the extent of his injuries.
"I think they thought that he had broken his wrist, but he refused treatment and was going to drive himself to the hospital." Januska said. "I know there was damage to the airplane."
The FAA knows more about the pilot's injuries, but it is unknown what type of injury would be classified as serious, Januska said.
"What you might consider is serious, may be different than what I consider serious," he said.
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An individual that climbed unrestrained up a waterfall at Rotary Park had to be rescued Tuesday afternoon, Casper Fire- EMS announced.
The person fell and was stuck on the shelf in the middle of the falls at about 3 p.m., the statement said. Casper Fire Department and Natrona County Fire District were then dispatched for a traumatic injury.
Officials were sent up the trail "to make access from the top" while other units went to the base of the falls to make contact with the individual and establish a command post, the statement said.
"Access to the individual was made rapidly..." the statement said.
Rescuers confirmed the person had broken his or her leg due to the fall.
Two other individuals were found uninjured, but stuck, at the same location, the statement said.
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Authorities used technical rescue techniques to access, package and lower the injured individual to the base of the falls without incident, the statement said. The unidentified person was transferred to the Banner Wyoming Medical Center ambulance for further evaluation.
Afterwards, the other two individuals were lowered to safety using the same techniques.
Members of the public are reminded that "climbing unrestrained around the falls is extremely dangerous and should be avoided," the statement said.
Proper safety gear and techniques are "a must," and one should consult with an experienced professional and gauge personal levels of experience before attempting such activities.
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KENOSHA — The Uptown Lofts, 6204 22nd Ave., is on schedule, with tenants expected to be moved in by early January, according to City Administrator John Morrissey.
The first three major tenants, located on the first floor of the project, will be a children’s library, a grocery store and a restaurant.
A grocery store and restaurant at the location burned down in 2020.
Morrissey said the project is on track to begin leasing 72 apartments to residents in January.
“The project is coming along well, it looks good,” Morrissey said. “It’s a nice looking building.”
The hybrid residential and commercial project is part of wider efforts to improve the area.
City leadership plans to make the former Brown National Bank Building, 2240 63rd St., the center of the Uptown area.
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“There’s still things we’d like to do in the Uptown,” Morrissey said. “There’s a lot of work to do, but this project is coming about as planned and I think it’ll be a great benefit to the area.”
Local leaders and officials have noted the benefits of the returning grocery store, with Uptown Kenosha considered by some to be a food desert.
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In a nursing home, there’s nothing unusual about seeing plenty of grandmothers, great-grandmothers and even great-great-grandmothers.
But some very special grannies paid a visit to Kenosha County’s Brookside Care Center last Thursday.
The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies stopped in to entertain a large roomful of residents and staff with their finger-snapping, toe-tapping routine that’s usually found in parades across southeastern Wisconsin.
Dancer Colleen Minisce said visiting nursing homes is a new act for the Grannies, who have been performing in parades since 1984.
“We just started doing it this year, to give back to the community,” Minisce said. “For people who can’t get out to the parade, we’re bringing the parade to them.”
For the Brookside residents, that meant dance numbers that sent the performers and their pompoms up and down the aisles, set to recognizable tunes like “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Celebration,” “Born in the USA,” and the Dancing Grannies’ signature song, “We Are Family.”
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The “family,” in the case of the Dancing Grannies, includes performers who range in age from 57 to 78. The eldest member has been with the group for 18 years, Minisce said.
After the show, the members of the Brookside audience had the opportunity to pose for pictures with the Grannies, bringing wide smiles to the residents, the staff and the performers.
“I liked it,” said a beaming Nick Guarascio. “It was nice. They were really good!”
Another resident, Kitty Gott, swung her hands back and forth and bobbed her head along with the beat throughout the performance.
And then she entertained the Grannies with a few pompom tricks of her own while she posed for a photo with them.
“I like entertainment,” Gott said. “I’m glad everybody’s smiling.”
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Bryce Hollinger, 6, to compete in the 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
- Bryce Hollinger, 6, of Marlboro Township, will compete in the 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, next week.
- The first grader comes from a family of racers, including his 10-year-old brother Landon and several cousins. Bryce Hollinger qualified for the championship in June.
- He will race three times, on Aug. 1, Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, in the shaft drive limited class for riders ages 4 to 6.
MARLBORO TWP. − Bryce Hollinger could be a champion before he starts first grade this fall.
The 6-year-old son of Jamie and Tim Hollinger of Marlboro Township is competing in the 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, next week.
It's a huge event.
Across 36 classes, more than 1,000 racers of all ages, from all over the world, will compete in a series of races from July 31 to Aug. 5. Bryce Hollinger, in the 4- to 6-year-old age group, will race Aug. 1, Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 in the shaft drive limited category. He will be No. 32 in those races.
The contests will stream on YouTube Live and on RacerTV.com.
Racing is in the family's blood
Bryce Hollinger comes from a family of racers, including his 10-year-old brother Landon and several cousins. His late grandfather Harry T. Hollinger used to race motorbikes professionally. His father Tim Hollinger rides casually.
Naturally, mom Jamie Hollinger said her "boys got into it."
Bryce and his older brother train in Deerfield Township. The family − which owns a tree service business − also has a practice track on their property, which mom says "helps a lot." The boys attend Marlington Elementary.
"When (Landon and Bryce) are not paying with their miniature toy dirt bikes, they're out here on the (home) track," she said.
The family travels almost every weekend to a competition. The Hollingers also have 12-year-old daughter Reagan, a softball player, who helps out, and 6-month-old son Huxley.
"It's all of us together," Jamie Hollinger said. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
Bryce competed in his first national race in November in Florida. In June, he finished in the Top 6 at the Mid-East Youth Regional Championship at Baja Acres in Millington, Michigan, qualifying for the national championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch.
"It's not something you get invited to," Jamie Hollinger said. "You have to earn your way."
'School first,' then the pro ranks
Jamie Hollinger spends a lot of time running her sons back and forth to race tracks and practice sessions, hauling their motorbikes in a 30-foot trailer. Between competitions, their father is their mechanic, keeping the bikes in good shape.
"But I said from the beginning, you know, I'll support you no matter what you do. It's kind of like a team and I do my part," Tim Hollinger said.
Jamie Hollinger added: "Yeah, it's a lot work. But I would not change it. The people that you meet at the track, from all across the United States and the globe, are some of the nicest and neatest people that you'd ever meet."
All of this might lead the boys to the pro ranks some day. They dream of it. But, "school first," their parents said.
In the meantime, Bryce Hollinger might have to settle for champion.
Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @bduerREP
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Goodbye chicken. Hello beef. Certified Angus Beef joins Pro Football Hall of Fame team
- Certified Angus Beef and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce have teamed up for a special Gold Jacket Dinner menu.
- After chicken was served at the 2022 dinner, filet mignon will be on the menu for the new class of Pro Football HOF inductees.
- Certified Angus Beef selected the meal after testing an array of steaks, side dishes and desserts.
Tony Biggs left no doubt that he was a man who appreciated both a fine steak and professional football.
While demonstrating how to expertly season and cook meat, the Certified Angus Beef chef unbuttoned his coat and revealed a New England Patriots T-shirt while flashing a grin.
Biggs' allegiance to the Super Bowl champion franchise was emblematic of this summer's partnership between the Wooster-based Certified Angus Beef and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Gold Jacket Dinner during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.
Certified Angus Beef and its chefs have prepared a menu worthy of the NFL's greatest players at the Aug. 4 ticketed event at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and the adjacent Cultural Center for the Arts in downtown Canton. Area caterers will prepare the entrees, side dishes, salads and desserts with help from the Angus Beef kitchen pros.
"We’re always looking for ways to celebrate people and events with the very best beef," said Biggs, director of culinary arts at Certified Angus Beef. "With the Pro Football Hall of Fame almost in our backyard, it's an exciting opportunity to support our community and join the festival to serve Certified Angus Beef dishes for such a spectacular and memorable occasion.”
Chicken was served at the 2022 Gold Jacket Dinner ... and some guests asked, 'Where's the beef?'
So how did the mecca of beef team up with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame?
A couple of things happened. More than one attendee of the 2022 Gold Jacket Dinner noticed beef was not on the menu. Chicken was the main course, the result of an unprecedented spike in food prices.
But another consensus was reached — the sport of pro football and steak go together as well as Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann did in their 1970s glory when creating championship highlights on the field.
"We didn’t have a viable option except to change up our menu, so we served Tuscan stuffed chicken in place of filet mignon," said Collyn Floyd, vice president of events and marketing strategy for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. "Our attendees go to the grocery store like everyone else, so for the most part they were very understanding, but it wasn’t ideal and we did receive some comments wondering, 'Where’s the beef?'"
What is Certified Angus Beef?
Certified Angus Beef is a nonprofit and brand owned by the American Angus Association and its farmer and rancher members. It was created in 1978, with the international headquarters in Wooster.
Beef must pass the brand’s 10 science-based specifications for quality before being labeled as Certified Angus Beef.
Aside from the labeling and standards, the nonprofit's goal is simple: Spread the gospel of premium beef. That mission today includes everything from a Culinary Center to streaming cooking shows to a podcast to branded merchandise.
Biggs agrees that beef and football are an ideal match.
"We all have happy memories of grilling burgers at a tailgate, ready to cheer on our favorite team, and I think this dinner is a really unique way to showcase the diversity of the Certified Angus Beef brand," he said.
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What meal will be served to football's greatest players?
Menu items were selected following an extensive sampling and taste testing session at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center.
Using a football analogy, Biggs was the coach and his fellow chefs and kitchen staff were players. Instead of practicing offensive plays and defensive formations, they used their culinary skills and repetition to prepare a host of entrees, salads and desserts.
Working side by side with Biggs was Certified Angus Beef Executive Chef Venoy Rogers III.
Participating caterers were the Warren-based AVI Foodsystems, and Santangelo’s Catering and AA Executive Catering, both of Stark County. They sampled a vast array of dishes and discussed options with the chefs.
All of it was superb. A variety of steaks, including the prized filet mignon, plus side dishes were considered. Multiple salads also were presented. Desserts were decadent and luscious.
In the end, one meal won out to be served to the 2023 class of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and other attendees of the prestigious affair, where the enshrinees will receive their hallowed gold jackets.
Entering the football shrine this year are Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Darrelle Revis, Ronde Barber, Don Coryell, Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Ken Riley and former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas.
Dinner features Certified Angus Beef grilled filet mignon with port wine reduction and roasted cippolini onion, asparagus and individual potatoes gratin.
Starting off the meal will be a summer salad of mixed greens, shaved carrot, pickled onions, watermelon radish and citrus vinaigrette.
And the sweet tooth touchdown will be a key lime cheesecake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream.
Certified Angus Beef and the caterers selected the meal while considering five other salads, three other main courses and three competing desserts, including coffee tiramisu, cherry trifle and deconstructed pineapple upside down cake featuring whipped honey mascarpone and caramel sauce.
"Our teams worked together for weeks to design a menu that was not only delicious but could be easily replicated 4,000 times in a time crunch (and without a permanent kitchen)," Floyd said. "Luckily, (Certified Angus Beef) chefs work in unique environments at events all over the world, so they were unfazed by the challenge."
Every element of the meal was carefully curated for the momentous occasion, Biggs said.
The menu selections will be prepped off site and then either prepared fresh or finished at the Civic Center, depending on the item, Floyd said.
Although beef and football seem like a natural pairing, what happens if there's a vegetarian or vegan at the dinner?
"We have a vegetarian option that is vegan and gluten free," Floyd assured. "This year it is a ratatouille stuffed portabella mushroom with quinoa, and it is quite good."
A meal to remember
Floyd had connected with Certified Angus Beef a few years back through her then food blog, and the chamber's vice president of development, Melissa Coultas, had a connection as well.
"As we told them about the Gold Jacket Dinner, and they told us about their premium products, the lights went on for all of us," Floyd said.
Elevating the menu was the game plan, said Floyd, who joined Kelly Piero, vice president of marketing, communications and public affairs at the chamber, in coordinating and planning the special collaboration with Certified Angus Beef. They also attended the sampling session.
Helping coordinate the partnership with the chamber, as well as the tasting event, was Nicole Lane Erceg, communications director for Certified Angus Beef.
"The Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner is our signature event, and we felt it deserved a signature menu," Floyd said.
Reach Ed at ebalint@gannett.com
On Twitter @ebalintREP
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In this file photo from June 2017, Judy Armentrout, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Lee County, walks from her car with a meal for a local elderly couple in Tupelo.
TUPELO - A $45,000 grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation will help Meals of Wheels of Lee County keep on rolling.
The award, presented last week at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, will help cover the organization’s operating costs and help them continue their work providing hot meals to older adults throughout Lee County.
Meals on Wheels is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to preventing elder hunger.
According to Ashley McDaniel, the organization’s executive director, feeding dozens of people every day adds up quickly.
“A lot of people don’t realize (that) it takes $5.75 a meal to feed one recipient,” says Ashley McDaniel, the organization’s Executive Director. “When you’re feeding 163 a day, that adds up.”
Each weekday, Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious lunches to elder adults who either cannot afford to purchase food or can no longer prepare meals for themselves.
In Lee County, Meals on Wheels is served by 300 volunteers, who work daily across 12 different routes. The organization serves 163 elders five meals per week.
To many, though, Meals on Wheels is more than just a hot meal. Volunteers help provide social interaction and safety to a vulnerable population.
“I try to stress to people,” McDaniel said. “Sometimes, these are the only people they see every day. Some of them wait there by the door to receive their meal. It’s also a safety check. When we deliver meals, they may have their meal here from yesterday, and my volunteers let me know.”
Besides maintaining their work, the grant – and others like it – will help pull potential food recipients off the organization’s waiting list.
The group currently has a waitlist of about 25 recipients.
“This grant – this means the world,” McDaniel said. “Not only to Meals on Wheels as a whole, but also to the recipients who are already receiving a meal (and) the ones who are still waiting to receive a meal.”
If you'd like to volunteer or receive hot lunch from Meals on Wheels, you can call the organization at 662-231-1614, or email Ashley.McDaniel@MSS.org. You can also visit the organization’s Facebook page, or Methodist Senior Services website – https://www.mss.org/ – for more information.
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Town of Ranlo to celebrate its history, future this weekend
The town of Ranlo will hold a multi-day celebration in honor of the town's 60th anniversary.
Calendar of events
On Friday evening at 5 p.m., a carnival will open at the town's ballfield. At 6 p.m. the southern gospel band King's Highway will perform, and at 7:30, the gospel band Higher Ground will perform, said town manager Jonathan Blanton.
The carnival will continue on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. There will be an opening ceremony at 3 p.m., and then Next Level Band of Charlotte will begin performing at 4 p.m. Another band, Image GTown, will perform from 6-8 p.m.
The town will give away around 1,000 free hotdogs, and there will be fireworks starting at around 9 p.m., Blanton said.
On Sunday, the carnival will run from 1-7 p.m. Boys of Summer will perform at 4 p.m.
The history
The town of Ranlo, population 4,511 according to the 2020 census, was incorporated in 1963. At the time, Lowell and Gastonia were considering annexing the territory that is now Ranlo into their cities.
"The people of Ranlo did not want to be associated with Lowell or Gastonia, so they worked with Raleigh to draw up a charter in order to be able to become their own town," Blanton said.
Town officials have been researching and promoting the town's history over the course of the last six months, Blanton said.
"We interviewed each of the living Ranlo mayors starting with, actually, Mayor Bill Tate. He was the second mayor of Ranlo, but he was on the original Board of Commissioners when the town was incorporated in 1963," Blanton said.
Milestones the town celebrates include a visit from George H.W. Bush, who stopped in Ranlo while on the campaign trail in 1992.
"That's certainly the most historic moment that all of our majors referenced when we interviewed them," Blanton said.
In the 1960s, Ranlo got its own police department, and in the 1970s, the town worked to establish its own public works department.
"A lot of the former elected officials that have been in office or served in office on and off for the past 60 years are very proud that their efforts from 60 years ago continue to be in place today," Blanton added. "It really means a lot that Ranlo has been able to withstand a lot of the struggles and challenges that they faced from the beginning, and that they can continue to sustain throughout those 60 years."
The present
More recently, Ranlo has completed a variety of improvement projects in the town. The town spent $1.2 million rehabilitating Boulder Court, the entrance to a subdivision. The town also just finished removing the Fulbright Wagner Park behind town hall, extending the splash pad, adding new playground equipment, and making the park accessible to people with physical disabilities. The town also is working to install fire hydrants in parts of the town that have never had hydrants, and the town also finished replacing every water meter in Ranlo.
"So every new home and business has a new electronic water meter that we're able to read remotely, turn on remotely and detect leaks in real time," Blanton said.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Thursday! Grab your morning coffee and check out the Morning Sprint to find out what’s trending.
The digital-only series is filled with laughter, smiles and stories you won’t want to miss. You can catch it Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.
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Here are some of the stories we will discuss:
- Some of Nascar’s biggest names head to Pulaski County
- How one hospital is using dance classes to help those living with Parkinson’s Disease
- Central, Southwest Virginia set to see some of the hottest temperatures so far this season
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Your weekend guide to the Delaware beaches. It's going to be a hot one
The last weekend in July at the Delaware beaches is going to be what a 90s radio DJ would call "a scorcher."
The National Weather Service is calling for "oppressive heat" this weekend. Luckily, we have an ocean for that, and just in time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed beach replenishment. Summer only lasts so long, so quit bemoaning the heat and bugs and get on the beach!
Every week in the summertime, Delaware Online/The News Journal provides this weekend guide to the Delaware beaches. Below, you'll find everything you need to know about beach closures, weather, events and even those pesky beach flies.
Long live summer!
Weather at Delaware beaches
The humidity dissipated last weekend, making for a lovely couple days of warm weather without all the sweat. This weekend, the heat and humidity are back.
It's going to be especially hot at the Delaware beaches, with temperatures in the mid-90s on Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Friday's max heat index in Bethany Beach is 102 degrees!
There will be a little relief Sunday, with temperatures in the low 80s. Saturday and Sunday both have small chance of rain.
Take the heat seriously; it causes more deaths in the U.S. than any other weather-related cause. Children, the elderly and the disabled are most at risk.
The U.S. Centers For Disease Control recommends the following to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths.
- Seek out air-conditioning. Check on neighbors who don't have it, and if you don't, know where to find it. Libraries usually serve as public cooling stations.
- Stay hydrated by drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages frequently.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
- Don't exercise or perform strenuous activities during the daytime.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
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Events at Delaware beaches
Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach all offer free concerts throughout the summer. Check your town's website for the schedule and lineup.
But the Delaware beaches have plenty more to offer. Starting at the southern end, the Freeman Arts Pavilion will host T.3 Friday night at 7 p.m. They're a TikTok-viral a cappella trio that sing pop, film and Broadway songs. Saturday morning at 10 a.m. is The Uncle Devin Show, "an interactive musical experience for children," according to Freeman's website. That evening, check out "Classic Albums Live: Aretha's Gold," and Sunday night, check out The Mavericks, an "eclectic rock and country group."
In Ocean View, Dickens Parlour Theatre will host magician Rich Bloch and "The Comedy Tonight Show" Friday and Saturday night. Sunday night, "The Good Liar" Brian Curry, a magician and "mind-reader," will begin a nine-night run.
Clear Space Theatre Company in Rehoboth Beach has a rotating summer repertoire. This weekend, "Jesus Christ Superstar" is onstage Friday and Saturday night, and afterward, on Friday night, catch the "Laughter at the Beach!" comedy show. There's also a Saturday morning children's theatre production of "The Wizard of Oz'' (abridged version).
And on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tanger Outlets Seaside in Rehoboth Beach will host over 50 local businesses and vendors for a "Back to School Block Party."
Heat warnings:Extreme heat forecast for Delaware this summer. Here's what you need to know
Beach closures
Portions of the Delaware ocean beaches have been closed since April when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a major replenishment project.
Rejoice! Work was completed this week in Bethany Beach and South Bethany, meaning wide, sandy beaches from Rehoboth Beach to Fenwick Island and no more closures.
"The only work continuing is sand fencing and dune walkway repairs," said Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Stephen Rochette.
There have been a few other sorts of beach closures this summer. The beach at Gordon's Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park closed briefly due to nesting piping plovers, and on Tuesday, the Delaware beaches saw their first water quality advisory of the summer.
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Herring Point beach in Cape Henlopen State Park was under advisory from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control due to high levels of Enterococci bacteria, but levels tested below the standard the next day.
"These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding near the surf (shorebirds, marine mammals or other warm-blooded animals) and can result in these indicator bacteria washing into the near shore waters," the advisory said.
Water quality advisories are issued most often in late summer. Delaware Online/The News Journal will notify readers of each one, so check in frequently.
Things to know
Surf-fishing: For the first time this year at the Delaware drive-on beaches, you need a reservation on weekends and holidays. That's in addition to a surf-fishing permit, available at most state park offices.
Reservations are $4 per vehicle per day. Most drive-on beaches will likely sell out this weekend, so make your reservation as soon as possible. The online system at destateparks.com/SurfTagSales opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday for Saturday reservations and 11 a.m. Wednesday for Sunday reservations.
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Curfews: After an increase in issues with teens earlier this month, police in Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach are enforcing curfews. In Bethany Beach, the curfew is 11 p.m. for anyone under the age of 18. It's the same in Dewey, except on Fridays and Saturdays, when the curfew begins at midnight.
Biting beach flies: It's that time of year, and the truth is, there's not much you can do to avoid biting flies on the beach. Except, that is, stay home when the wind is coming from the west. If you're currently under attack at the beach, The Nature Conservancy's Deborah Landau has a few tips.
- Stay in the shade, where flies are less likely to attack.
- Dry off as soon as you come out of the water. Flies prefer wet skin.
- Flies are attracted to dark colors, so wear a light-colored swimsuit.
Read more about biting beach flies here.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com and on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught
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Historic former Woonsocket middle school could see new life as 150 apartments
The complex of buildings dates from 1915 to 1952
- Developer proposes turning a former gym into a pool
- Parking is the main sticking point with the city
- Work could start as early as this year
WOONSOCKET − The outside of the former Woonsocket Middle School is a grand hodgepodge of stone columns and brick, with vines growing up many sides.
The school has been closed since 2010, but inside, the classrooms feel like school just let out – an encyclopedia set in one classroom, romance paperbacks in a hallway, textbooks in another room. Inside the gyms and the shop classes, the wood floors are warped from moisture, as if some giant animal tunneled its way just under the floorboards.
A Massachusetts developer, The Goldman Group, bought the property at 357 Park Place from the city last year for $1 million and now proposes to turn the building into 150 market-rate apartments, give or take a few units as the design fluctuates.
The only sticking point with the city?
Parking.
Project Architect David Sisson said that depending on the redesign of the facility's exterior, there are either 115 or 130 parking spaces. In a best case scenario, that's 20 less than one parking space per unit. If a new school were to go into the same footprint, it would require 400 parking spaces under Woonsocket's zoning rules.
Sisson said he is still ironing out a proposed design for the building before it is submitted to the city for its first round of approvals.
What will the Woonsocket school redevelopment project look like?
As part of the design process, Sisson has to figure out what to do with a few very awkward spaces.
Schools lend themselves fairly well to transformation into housing units, as each classroom can easily be converted into a single apartment. Wooden bookcases and shelves in some of the classrooms will become features of the reclaimed apartments. Some features, like tin ceilings, will need to be evaluated for compliance with the fire code. Similarly, historic doors will have to be replaced because of the fire code, Sisson said.
In some parts of the school, Sisson has found basic school-age graffiti dating back more than 100 years – even finding some from his own generation, with a mention of Def Leppard.
Utilizing the original features of the school, inside and out, is what will make the project eligible for historical-preservation tax credits. With schools, an original chalkboard is a nice detail in an apartment. Put it in the kitchen, and people use it to write notes or keep lists. But when there are four of them in what will become a single apartment? Most of them will need to go.
Sisson said he wants to turn one of the gyms into a pool. The wood floor is already warped, with arches a foot high running through the middle. The pool would be set into what is now a locker room, a space devoid of natural light, unsuitable as living space.
In the auditorium, plans are for a gym space. Much of the room, built as an addition in 1927, may be preserved as it is because there is no easy way to use the space for anything else.
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History of the Woonsocket Middle School
While its last use was as a middle school, the building started in 1915 as the Woonsocket Senior High School, with a gym attached at the rear. In 1925 came the first addition, followed by another in 1927 that encompassed the Junior High School, a gym, auditorium and boiler house, according to its entry on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1952, the original gym was demolished and a new gym annex built in its place.
The building is filled with nooks and crannies, like the small room with an easy chair, assumed to be where the janitor took naps, Sisson said.
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From a boiler room to electric heat?
The only building proposed to be torn down on the property is the boiler room, although the status of the multi-story smokestack is yet to be determined. Sisson said he wants to replace all of the gas heating with electric heat systems, but the question remains if the surrounding infrastructure will allow the building to pull that much electricity. Sisson is also exploring the option of offsetting some of that electricity draw with solar panels.
How long would the conversion take?
While most of the initial design is complete, Sisson said he is still working with his historical consultant and the granular construction-level design is still in progress.
He said he hopes some demolition can start this year and, taking a broad guess, the building could be occupied as early as the end of next year or the beginning of 2025.
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TAMPA, Fla. — On Thursday, people living in Hillsborough County have the chance to provide input about the county's budget for the upcoming year.
Hillsborough County leaders are holding a budget reconciliation meeting at 9 a.m. on July 27. The meeting will be held in-person at the County Center's 2nd floor boardroom on 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. There will be virtual opportunities to tune in.
Anyone who wishes to provide public comment at the budget reconciliation meeting must sign up in order to participate. You can sign up online here until the meeting starts.
You can also sign up in person in the County Center's lobby before the public hearing starts.
Those who would still like to comment during the hearing but don't wish to speak in person can also submit a written public comment. Find more information here.
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Richmond has many restaurants with full-time chefs dedicated to making their livelihood by feeding our city’s enthusiastic diners, but there is another model that is gaining popularity. Pop-up restaurants provide opportunities for established chefs to try something a little different or for food enthusiasts with 9-to-5 gigs to share their passion with a broader audience.
Often, established restaurants offer space to these culinary explorers for no or low cost to enable their passion. “They are doing it out of the joy and camaraderie of doing something different for the food and drink space,” Brandon Day of the Shift Meal pop-up said.
Here are six Richmond restaurant pop-ups that should be on your radar.
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Willoughby Obenchain’s pandemic project of creatively topping naturally leavened sourdough-crust, Detroit-style pizzas has progressed from feeding friends and family to regular sellouts of the much sought-after themed pizza weeks. Secret Squares has hosted pop-ups at various locations around town and can most regularly be found on Tuesdays at The Kitchen Classroom, 9018 W. Broad St. You place your order ahead for pickup and can dine in or take it to-go.
This pie is seriously thick with crispy edges and generous toppings. You can choose traditional flavors like the popular Roni pie topped with hot honey, ricotta, red sauce, parmesan, basil and cupping pepperoni that is specially designed to curl into little meat bowls with crispy edges when baked. But Obenchain’s creative weekly specials are what tend to sell out. A ramp series featured a Nashville hot chicken pie topped with pickled ramps and ramp ranch. Up next is a series of tomato-inspired pizzas. Pizzas typically run around $25.
Along with the regular Kitchen Classroom night, Secret Squares is planning a late summer collaboration with Saltys Lobster & Co. No dates have been set yet, but we hear there could be a lobster and caviar pizza in the works, maybe even with edible gold on top. They are also seeking a local charitable organization with which to partner. Follow on Instagram @secretsquares or visit secretsquares.pizza for moreinformation.
Brennan Griffith knows you might love spring rolls and pad Thai, but at his Nam Prik Pao dinner series, he wants you to try something a little different. “I try to make sure the menus and foods are something you don’t typically see on a lot of Thai menus,” he said.
Griffith held various jobs in restaurants and catering, but kept coming back to making Thai food for friends. After tasting his food, those friends kept asking when he was going to open a restaurant — he is not sure he wants to do that, but he did start a dinner series in 2020. He paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting again in June with a third-Sunday series hosted at Sub Rosa bakery in Church Hill. Tickets for the first two dinners sold out in a matter of hours.
The pop-up is named for the popular Thai pantry staple chili jam called nam prik pao. The first time Griffith made it, he realized how different Thai food could be from what he had experienced at traditional restaurants. “It’s so versatile and most Westerners have never heard of it,” Griffith said. “It’s sweet, tart and spicy… It’s got so many flavors going on… I want to make sure my menus give people that feeling of ‘Wow, I’ve never had this before.’”
The types of dishes you would find at a Nam Prik Pao dinner include a Northern Thai pork belly curry. “There’s tang from pickled garlic and lots of tamarind. It’s a big, bold, herbaceous, spicy curry,” Griffith said. A pomelo and crab salad featuring a fermented crab paste dressing with a distinctive funky, herbaceous sweetness is another favorite — Griffith says most diners had never tasted anything like it and loved the flavor.
The dinners are generally prix fixe, $65 for a family-style tasting menu: “It gets people to try things they wouldn’t order if they saw things on the menu and were choosing,” Griffith said. “You’re going to get things that might sound a little scary.” You will also get spice — Griffith also wants people to push boundaries, realizing that heat can also bring lots of flavor. “I love showing people that spicy food and be deliciously burning,” he said. “Your mouth can be burning, but you can’t stop going back for one more bite of curry.” Follow @namprikpao on Instagram for more information.
Santana Hem grew up cooking alongside his Cambodian mother and watching Jacques Pepin. He studied finance at Virginia Tech and got a full-time job, but he could not stop dreaming about cooking. So he moved to New York City, working at restaurants such as David Chang’s Momofuku Ssam Bar and Tom Colicchio’s flagship restaurant, Craft, honing his knowledge of cooking, wine and fine-dining service. While living in New York, he also began cooking the Khmer cuisine he grew up eating for friends. That is when Hem and Her was born — Santana is the “Hem,” and the “Her” is a nod of respect to his mother, as well as to his wife Casey Forman, who is the main server at his dinners.
His dinners became virtual cooking classes while he was living in Chicago during the pandemic. He moved to Richmond about a year and a half ago and brought his dinner series with him in November of 2022.
“It’s dedication to the flavors I grew up eating, but not always traditional,” Hem says about his dinners. “The goal is to introduce the community to new dishes, new textures, and new flavors you wouldn’t see on menus.”
Hem and Her’s most recent collaboration is a sold-out dinner for $115 per person, with wine pairings at Second Bottle Wine in Church Hill on Aug. 6. Owner Erin Keene was Hem’s first neighbor in New York and they moved to Richmond around the same time, so it felt natural to pair up for a dinner featuring Hem’s food and Second Bottle natural wine pairings. There will be limited seats for the next dinner on Aug. 19 at a to-be-announced location. Hem is working through his waitlist.
One of Hem’s favorite dishes from a past menu is Sach Ko Tuk Prahok, or grilled steak with fermented fish and eggplant condiment. “It’s rich and funky, spicy sour. There are so many flavors in one dish,” Hem said.
Kaw sach chrouk is a caramelized and braised pork belly stew with star anise, black peppercorns, ginger and garlic that Hem’s mom made frequently when he was growing up. The dish is traditionally served with a hardboiled egg, but he replaces it with a soft-boiled one, for his own culinary twist. He hopes dinners like these will eventually translate into a restaurant. Visit hemandherfood.com for more information.
Brandon Day, Stephanie Stanton, Dan McInerney and Donovan Herman have a few things in common: they all have day jobs, they are passionate about food and drink, and they have a sense of humor. With various backgrounds in food and drink, they decided to team up for their Shift Meal pop-up series.
“We enjoy the experiment of it all,” Day said. “We’re exploring different ways of toying with food and drink, fun and humor.” Their first dinner — a prix fixe “Anything But Pizza” meal — was a nod to Zorch Pizza in Carytown, where the Shift Meal events take place.
“Being in the pizza space, we wanted to do something to toy with that,” Day said. “How can we take all the things that go into pizza or surround pizza and not actually serve pizza?”
Guests dined on dishes like a “house salad caviar service” of romaine, cucumber, radish, balsamic and white wine vinegar pearls bathed in garum served with potato chips and whipped ricotta. Calzone flavors were redesigned into three-day gnudi with fat and crispy smoked prosciutto shards topped with tomato double consomme poured tableside from a diner-style coffee pot. And multi-flavor mini cannoli pockets served with white-chocolate pudding, dehydrated mint and strawberry designed to look like pizza rolls with ranch dressing were served for dessert.
On July 3, an a la carte “Third of July Freedom Fry” featured playful riffs on classic American cookout foods. The BBQ “Sandwich” was a savory funnel cake dusted in homemade barbecue rub, topped with coleslaw, pork belly burnt ends, spicy ranch, barbecue sauce and pickles. Strawberry “Shortcake” comprised bits of funnel cake dusted in sugar and topped with macerated strawberries and vanilla whipped cream. “Corn on the cob” was a cocktail featuring butter-washed Mellow Corn Whiskey, sweet-corn-infused brown sugar syrup and lemon aquafaba. “Apple Pie” was a libation of milk-clarified Graham cracker, infused with Laird’s Applejack, apple pie simple syrup, lemon, Licor 43, amaretto and Potter’s Craft Cider topped with apple cider and allspice dram foam.
The theme changes each time, but the dedication to creativity and humor remains. Next up will be a full tomato and mayonnaise-inspired meal for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer on July 24 for $75 per person with wine pairings. Follow @shiftmealrva for more information.
Celeste Farms
You may be familiar with the flavorful, veggie-packed fast-casual meals at Goatocado, but did you know that much of the produce served there is grown on a 4.3-acre regenerative farm in Varina? And you can have dinner there.
Ian Newell runs both Goatocado and Celeste Farms. The Celeste Farms website states: “We like to think of our farm as a living project, one where we are always learning ways to leave a lighter environmental footprint and are ever evolving with the efforts and interests of the team. Celeste Farms strives to become a hub for artisans, chefs, and farmers to further explore and practice their crafts while earning a living wage.”
To this end, Newell hired chef and farmer Ashton Carter and began hosting a Farmer & The Chef Dinner Experience in June. Upon arriving, guests receive a seasonal mocktail inspired by the property before receiving a tour of the farm with a focus on their sustainable growing practices. Then, a four-course dinner featuring Celeste Farms produce is served in the wildflower meadow.
Dinner dates have been announced through Oct. 14 and can tickets can be purchased at celestefarms.com.
Young Mother and Bad Name
We cannot write an article about pop-ups without a shout-out to Daniel Harthausen, winner of HBO’s “Big Brunch” series, who began hosting his Young Mother pop-up series in 2021. The dinners, which were hosted at Adarra in Jackson Ward, and explored the intersections of Japanese and Korean cuisines, quickly becoming sellouts with very long waitlists.
After a bit of a hiatus, Harthausen recently announced that the Young Mother dinner series would be returning with a prix fixe dinner for $75 per person with wine pairings at Lost Letter in mid-July. Two seatings sold out in less than 20 minutes. For a glimmer of hope at the possibility of attending an upcoming event, we suggest you turn on Instagram notifications for @youngmother and set a timer when you hear that tickets are going on sale. It has not worked for us yet — but maybe one day!
You may have a better chance of trying Harthausen’s cooking at one of his alter ego Bad Name more casual pop-ups. Harthausen’s Bad Name culinary explorations span onigiri, Korean fried chicken, LA-style burritos and fried dumplings. These events are generally no-reservations, first-come, first-served and pop up at events around town as well as at Cobra Burger in Church Hill. Follow @badnameva for more details and dates.
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