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A celebration of life for Mary Christina "Tina" Jones, 70, of Coos Bay, who passed away July 9, 2023 in Coos Bay, will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay.
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“I have called forth the mutinous winds,” says Shakespeare’s great wizard Prospero in “The Tempest,” now on stage at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
And, indeed, on preview night, that’s exactly what happened as a storm rolled in at the end of Act 1 and the “mutinous wind” sound cues on stage were dwarfed by Mother Nature. The show was called at intermission and the good-natured audience exited, feeling like they’d left half a sandwich on the plate.
The next night, a packed house leapt to their feet at the end of this fulsome show, creatively directed by Chris Anthony and showcasing the contributions of her inventive production team.
“The Tempest” is arguably the last play Shakespeare wrote by himself. It’s one of his richest and most complicated. Many of the sublime verses you may have liked through the years pop up here, such as, “Oh, brave new world that has such people in it,” and, “We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”
It’s not an easy show to stage. Famously, there’s that big storm, or tempest, at the beginning, and then a handful of subplots swirling around the island where former Duke Prospero lives with his daughter Miranda. Prospero rules over everything, including the island’s otherworldly residents, chiefly Ariel and Caliban. Using his wizardly skills, he sweeps a ship holding his enemies to shore.
The shipwrecked survivors include his traitorous brother Antonio who, and here I’ll borrow a fun word from the show, perfidiously stole his dukedom and sent him and baby Miranda off in a rickety boat. Also shipwrecked are Alonso, King of Naples, his innocent son Ferdinand and scheming sister Sebastian, and various underlings including a pair of comic relief guys, Stefano and Trinculo.
Prospero, not surprisingly, is focused on revenge. Various plots weave their way through the play and all come together in the final act.
“The Tempest” asks a question. What happens when you scheme for years to exact your revenge and it turns out the people who wronged you are sorry and seek forgiveness? “The rarer act is in virtue than in vengeance,” writes Shakespeare. Can that be right?
Anthony James Sirk’s costumes are a phantasmagoria of urban swagger, sparkles, and poofy hair doo-dads. John C. Stark’s colorful set looks like it got lobbed by bubble bath bombs, with lighting by Julie E. Ballard. Joe Court’s percussive, folky, mellifluous sound design for this, Shakepeare’s most musical play, adds surprises everywhere.
As has been the case all season, the ISF Company delivers one ace performance after another. Rafael Untalan effectively portrays Prospero’s complexity, part wizard, part wronged human, part dad of a teenager. Jimmy Nguyen, as Caliban, is both comic and heartbreaking, with a bit of Gollum thrown in, and Sissy Anne Quaranta’s Ariel is a spirit with edge. Geoffrey Warren Barnes II and Adonis Perez-Escobar are guffawingly funny as the butler and jester. Isa Condo-Olvera as Miranda and Nick Ericksen as Ferdinand are filled with the wholesome enthusiasm of young love. The scene between Sebastian (Karen Sternberg) and Antonio (Michael Stewart Allen) sparkles with talent and timing. Thomas Anthony Quinn, as Alonso, lets us see a man transformed and Olivia D. Dawson, as Gonzalo, offers a clear voice of reason.
This is a cast to remember, right down to the last unnamed, foot stomping, sunglass-wearing spirit. If you’ve never been to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, this is your year.
IF YOU GO
What: Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s “The Tempest”
Where: Ewing Theatre, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington
When: 7:30 p.m. July 27, July 30, Aug. 1, Aug. 3
Cost: $30-$50.50; call 309-438-2535
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
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BLOOMINGTON — The West Bloomington Revitalization Project's Book Bike is seeking donations of gently-used children's books.
The bike will join the Bloomington Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 4, and plans to hand out books instead of candy.
Books can range from board books to chapter books. Books can be dropped off during regular hours at the WBRP, 724 W. Washington St., Bloomington. The building is open from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
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PITTSBURGH — Those who’ve had their SNAP benefits stolen online can get them replaced.
Gov. Shapiro’s administration said in a release eligible SNAP recipients who’ve had their benefits stolen electronically on or after Oct. 1, 2022, will be able to get them replaced. The federal funds used in these replacements come from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
“SNAP is the nation’s most important food security program, helping more than 1.9 million Pennsylvanians put food on their tables to help them stay safe, healthy, and fed. But too often, bad actors attempt to take advantage of SNAP recipients by engaging in scams and theft of these benefits,” said DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh in a statement.
DHS says the benefits are eligible for replacement if they were stolen via skimming, card cloning, or through a phishing or other scam.
In order to get replacement funds, SNAP recipients must fill out a benefit theft claim form and turn it in online, through COMPASS, by calling the customer service center at 1-877-395-8930, or by visiting a County Assistant Office.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Trucks, tractors and TVs are just a few items up for grabs, and they’re priced to sell.
It’s all part of the Orange County comptroller’s surplus auction currently underway.
“It might be coming from the property appraiser, it might be coming from our parks and rec department or public works or offices in the county, but it’s a great selection,” said Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond.
Thousands of items are stored in the Orange County surplus warehouse and are part of the Orange County property surplus auction run by Diamond. The week-long auction is being held online.
“It used to be that we’d have these auctions once a year, people had to come down to the warehouse and it really wasn’t that convenient. So what we found is that people like bidding on their schedule and you can bid from anywhere. We have had bidders from different counties, states and even different countries,” Diamond said.
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News 6 took a tour of the warehouse and spotted a few unique items, including classic arcade games. The tabletop unit works, but the taller unit may be damaged beyond repair, according to the auction listing.
There’s a bank safe up for sale.
Outside the warehouse, the lot is filled with vans, trucks, golf carts and tractors.
“It’s back-to-school time and I know a lot of parents might be looking for a car for their teenager to learn on. These are perfect, they’ve already been worn in gently, so there’s a lot of great items to buy,” Diamond said.
Most vehicle bids start at under a thousand bucks.
Some of the vehicles in the auction don’t work and that information is listed on the auction website. You can make an appointment to visit the warehouse and check out the vehicle or item for yourself to see if it’s a project you’re willing to take on for the right price.
Other items in the auction website include bicycles and art from the convention center. In all, at their current starting bids, the items total nearly $60,000, but Diamond said he expects the county will make a higher profit.
“Our highest auction ever was about $920,000. Yeah, we generate real dollars for the county, and it’s only gone up since we’ve gone online. We might get a couple hundred thousand dollars, hopefully more, but we’ll see,” Diamond said.
So where does the money made from these auctions go? Diamond said, right back into the community.
“It goes back into the county for things like law enforcement, fire protection, emergency services. It might to go into parks and rec to update and build parks, it might go into streets, repaving more streets and fixing sidewalks to improve people’s quality of life,” Diamond said.
The auction runs through 3 p.m. on Aug. 2. Click here to browse all the items in the auction.
Diamond is urging everyone to pay attention to the details on the listing to make sure you’ve got the right expectations for the item you want before putting a bid in.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona International Speedway is hosting a three-day hiring event in preparation for the final race weekend in NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season.
The hiring event takes place in the beginning of August at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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The event will take place outside the Toyota gate near NASCAR Drive at the speedway.
Wanted positions include guest services, hospitality, security, ticketing and emergency services.
People chosen for employment will work the Coke Zero Sugar 400 NASCAR race weekend on Aug. 25 and 26.
For more information, applicants can call 386-681-6530 or visit the NASCAR website.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County officials have released a parking guide for nighttime beachgoers to follow during turtle-hatching season.
People in The Hammock area of Flagler Beach are urged to use either the MalaCompra Road or the north parking lot through the end of turtle season rather than the south parking lot that leads to the Mountain Bike Trail.
Sea turtle nesting season is from May 1 through Oct. 31.
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The Volusia-Flagler Turtle Patrol recently reported finding hatchlings from three different sea turtle nests crawling toward the dunes instead of the ocean after becoming disoriented because of manmade lights.
“We are concerned about this and want to do what we can to educate our residents and visitors about how to help our beloved sea turtles,” Flagler County administrator Heidi Petito said.
The Volusia-Flagler Turtle Patrol would also like to remind beachgoers to pick up their trash, remove obstacles from the beach, such as chairs, umbrellas and holes that the hatchlings could fall into, and refrain from using any lights at nighttime, especially bonfires.
For more information about nesting season and how you can help protect sea turtle hatchlings, visit the Volusia-Flagler Turtle Patrol website.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Leaders from Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake met Thursday to discuss property tax changes affecting off-duty law enforcement services.
The meeting came a day after the Gov. DeSantis-appointed board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved a reduction in the district’s property tax millage rate of 6.8%.
During each of the city meetings, council members unanimously approved a property tax rate increase from what was decided at previous meetings.
A statement was read at each meeting which said council members expressed concern “about the unanticipated announcement to reduce the city’s millage rate and to remove the off-duty sheriff’s law enforcement program from our city’s budget.”
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On Wednesday, the chair of the CFTOD said there was wasteful spending from the previous Disney-controlled board.
Chair Martin Garcia said the district was paying $8 million a year for off-duty deputies that were used exclusively on Disney property.
During Thursday’s meetings council members from Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake said the adjusted property tax rate was needed to keep off-duty law enforcement services throughout the communities.
Each of the property tax rate changes is part of upcoming budgets for the CFTOD, Lake Buena Vista, and Bay Lake. Those budgets will be voted on in September.
Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake are separate government entities from the CFTOD, both incorporated in 1967. Disney selects residents to live in mobile home communities, with Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom and Lake Buena Vista near Disney Springs. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there are about 55 people living in both municipalities.
Both cities contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, as does the CFTOD.
As News 6′s Mike DeForest reported in February, the budget for law enforcement on Disney property surged around the time of the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016.
The U.S. Department of Justice said the gunman’s official target was Disney Springs, but investigators believe he was deterred by the presence of extra sheriff’s deputies.
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Where to get sweet corn in Bloomington, Indiana, and close by
Whether it's grilled or boiled, dripping with butter or slathered in mayo, cotija and sprinkled with Tajin, now is the time get your Indiana sweet corn fix.
Here are some of the places where you can get locally grown sweet corn.
Bloomington, Owen, Brown County farmers' markets
- Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, 401 N. Morton St., open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market, Switchyard Park, 1611 S. Rogers St., 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays
- Woolery Mill Farmers’ Market, front lot at 2250 W. Sunstone Drive, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
- Smithville Farmers’ Market, 7555 S. Strain Ridge Road, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
- Owen County Farmers’ Market, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays
- Nashville, Indiana, Farmers’ Market, in the parking lot at Brown County Inn, 51 Ind. 46, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays
- Morgan County Farmers' Market, Friends Church parking lot at Monroe and Main streets in Mooresville, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and The Main Connection at Main and Indiana streets in Martinsville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
- Bedford Farmers' Market, on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
Bloomington farm stops and more
- Rose Hill Farm Stop, 902 W. Kirkwood Ave., open 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily
- Taylor’s Fresh Produce, 670 S. Cave Road, which says on its Facebook page is "always open"
- Honeysuckle Hill & the Pumpkin People, 829 E. Spring St., Bloomfield, open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Bloomingfoods locations, at 3220 E. Third St. and 316 W. Sixth St.
Skip the grocery store sweet corn. Here's why
Sweet corn is at its best when it's picked at the right time. It's also so, so much better when its eaten or stored right away.
A test for whether the corn was picked at the proper stage of maturity involves puncturing a kernel. Corn that's picked too early will ooze a watery material. If it's too old, it will have tough, doughy kernels. Just-right ears of sweet corn have a milky juice that oozes out of a kernel when punctured.
Unhusked ears of sweet corn in the milk stage feel firm, have full kernels at the tip of each ear and have brown, dry silks.
After sweet corn has been picked, it needs to be used immediately whether that's for fresh eating, canning or freezing. When temperatures soar (like right now), the sugar in sweet corn is quickly converted to starch, according to the Purdue Cooperative Extension. If that happens, the corn will taste starchy, not sweet.
With the advent of new cultivars, the conversion to starch is somewhat slowed but older varieties of sweet corn can lose up to 50% of their flavor within 12 hours of picking if left unrefrigerated. If sweet corn must be stored before it's used, Purdue states it's best to keep the sweet corn at temperatures as close to 32 degrees as possible.
Some cooking options
While boiling sweet corn in a pot on the stove is always an option, you can also soak the corn (keep the husk but lose the silks) in water for an hour and then grill it with the husks tight around the ears. You can also cook corn, husk and all in the microwave.
The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market recently provided the steps for the microwave cooking for four or fewer ears of corn.
- Peel back the husks to the base of each ear, remove the silk and trim the tips if they appear underdeveloped or damaged.
- Close the husks back into place around each of the ears. Cook on a microwave-safe plate for 4 minutes per ear.
- Once cooked, allow the corn to cool slightly before removing the husks and serving.
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UPDATE: Monroe County's highest valued home is assessed at $8 million
Update: This post has been updated with information from the amended permit.
Monroe County’s most expensive residential property is assessed at just over $8 million, but documents filed with the local building department suggested the home was about to be dethroned.
The documents indicated an Indiana University professor planned to build an 8,375-square-foot residence in Sterling Woods. The alleged estimated construction cost: $12 million.
However, owner Doug Haeberle said via email the figure is an error and “a long way from accurate.” He said the actual value of his home will be in line with other homes in the Sterling Woods neighborhood, southwest of Bloomington.
The permit for Haeberle's house was filed by contractor John Ingram Builder Inc. Documents filed with the building department indicate the house was designed by Bailey Weiler Build + Design. Neither the contractor nor the design company could be reached.
Haeberle, a clinical emeritus professor at IU's Kelley School of Business, did not reply to a subsequent email that asked how the error came about.
According to the building department, Ingram called the building department Thursday to change the projected construction cost to $1.25 million.
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Fewer homes being built
The erroneous permit was among 79 residential permits the Monroe County Building Department logged in the first six months of the year.
That's a decline of 8% compared to the first six months of last year, when the building department received 86 building permit applications.
The combined estimated construction value of the 79 homes for which the county issued permits in the first half of 2023 was $30.5 million, or an average per home of $386,000 — adjusted for the error. The construction value of the 86 homes permitted in the county in the same period last year was $33.7 million, or an average of $401,000 — though the estimate value for two properties last year was not immediately available.
The figures include single-family homes, duplexes and accessory dwelling units.
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For this year so far, the estimated construction value of four homes exceeded $1 million, compared to two homes for the same period in 2022.
So, what is Monroe County’s most expensive home?
According to information from the Monroe County Assessor’s Office, the county’s residence with the highest assessed value is a 14,800-square-foot mansion on East Mel Currie Road, about three miles north of Griffy Lake.
The home, which, according to the county's Geographic Information System, has 26 finished rooms, including six bedrooms and six full bathrooms, is assessed at $8.2 million.
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The home has a tennis court, two utility sheds, two pools and two greenhouses. Its main floor measures 6,720 square feet, its basement 8,080 square feet.
The property’s value has increased from about $7.2 million in 2011 to $8.2 million this year.
The home is owned by John W. and Kara J. Jacobs. The couple most recently paid an annual property tax bill of nearly $89,000.
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Representatives from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation presented a Grant Award of $45,000 to Meals on Wheels of Lee County at Traceway Manor, July 17th, 2023.
Representatives from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation presented a Grant Award of $45,000 to Meals on Wheels of Lee County at Traceway Manor, July 17th, 2023.
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.
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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Florida Pulse: State suffering from shortage of construction labor
Rob Landers
Florida Today
This month on the Florida Pulse, the Sunshine State's construction industry is hurting for new skilled laborers and economists predict the problem will only worsen over the next five to seven years. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres hosts a panel discussion with reporters and industry experts to find out how bad the problem is and what's being done to fix it. Watch the next episode of the FLORIDA PULSE now.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif — Lanes are closed on eastbound Interstate 80 to the northbound Highway 65 connector ramp in Roseville after a logging truck overturned Thursday.
Both lanes are blocked and cars are using the right shoulder to pass, according to California Highway Patrol. Caltrans is working to clear the lanes.
Drivers should avoid the area and watch out for emergency personnel.
Watch more on ABC10: Major softball tournament to bring $1.25M to Roseville, Lincoln
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Whether you're transporting a bike, furniture or junk, the California Highway Patrol says whatever you're transporting in or on top of your vehicle needs to be secure. If not, you could be cited.
Rich Custer has owned Rich’s Junk Hauling and Dumpster Rental since 2007. When it comes to his business, he takes safety very seriously and makes sure to secure the loads they're hauling.
"Anything can happen at any time. We’ve learned that over the years and we've seen that over the years," said Custer. "Definitely grab things and shake them, and just kind of visually look and make sure. Put hands on and just make sure it's secure and not going to fly out."
Officer Ricardo Ortiz with CHP says if the load is not secured or an object or material falls onto the road, you could be cited or held liable for that depending on the circumstances.
Ortiz says CHP issued nearly 2,300 citations for various anti-litter violations in 2020, which include objects spilling onto the roadway.
"Any object or material that's being transported by that vehicle has to be secured in a manner that won't allow it to spill onto the roadway. It can't constitute a hazard to you or other motorists," said Ortiz.
Custer says they use an electric tarp system to keep everything in place when hauling.
"We have electric tarps and a hand-thrown tarp, but we do that. Crank it down, make sure it's all tight and if need be, we do have straps and bungee cords that also help secure the tarping system," said Custer.
Additionally, make sure everything is secured with the proper materials before, during and after the drive because speed and weather can cause objects to move.
"Bungee cords are probably not the best practice. Any kind of strap that is going to securely strap down that object is going to be best, such as a tie-down or ratchet tie-down," said Ortiz.
Ortiz says if you are hit by an object, pull off to a safe location. Then you can examine your car for damage and contact CHP for help if needed, just try and remember as much information as you can.
Finally, if you are loading things into a truck and an object extends four feet or more from the rear of the vehicle measured from the taillights, there has to be a red or fluorescent orange cloth attached to the end of that object. It can be no less than 18 square inches.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Lane closures will be taking place on July 27 and 28 on I-20 at CR 1250 for barrier striping and adjustments.
The westbound left lane will be closed on July 27 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., while the eastbound left lane will be closed on July 28 from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
We will provide traffic alerts on I-20 as we receive more updates.
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ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be hosting a Block Party on August 5 at Floyd Gwin Park.
The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event will allow the community to meet officers as well as enjoy food and games. There will also be a limited amount of backpacks given out to students.
For more information, people can click here.
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ODESSA, Texas — Pathway Baptist Church will be giving away free haircuts on July 29.
The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the church is located at 1601 West University Blvd. There will also be free school supplies given out until the church runs out.
For more information, people can go to the Pathway Baptist Church Facebook page.
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An athletic tradition is returning to Harveys Lake.
“Just for the last couple years, I realized what I really wanted to do was bring back the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon," said Dave Bass, Back Mountain Triathlon race director.
The renamed and revamped swimming, biking, running competition will take place on Aug. 20.
“We wanted people to know that there is a history here and we do ... respect that history," he said. "But we're going to be doing something different.”
The Wilkes-Barre Triathlon was founded in 1982. About six years ago, organizers decided to not continue the race. The event at one point drew 1,000 people from all over the country, he said.
“We think if we got between 200, 300 people, it would be a very successful event," Bass said.
Simplified for competitors but also the residents of Harveys Lake, the entire race will now happen at the lake. In the past, athletes swam 1,500 meters, biked 24 miles and ran 6.2 miles at multiple locations. The new course will help decrease road closures and traffic issues, he said.
Bass’ first triathlon experience was watching the Wilkes-Barre event at Harveys Lake.
"The very first race that I saw, I still get charged up about it," he said. "I never saw anything like it. And I wanted to do it."
Bass, who trained in secret at first, ended up competing for six years. He served on the board of the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon and was once assistant race director.
"I learned a lot about triathlon from the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon, not just how to perform in one but also how to produce one," he said.
Bass anticipates people will fill the docks and streets to cheer on the race participants. He hopes it brings people to the local businesses. It’s also a fundraiser for local charities.
"I will be most satisfied at the end of the race to see the way the community comes together," he said.
The race is a qualifier for the USA Triathlon National Championships. Athletes can compete on relay teams or individually. Those interested must sign up by Aug. 13. Race day is Aug. 20.
For more details or to sign up, visit backmountaintriathlon.com/.
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CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Jazz Fest has announced more musical acts and a kids zone will join the two-day long festival August 11-12 at the Carmel Arts & Design District.
A Kids Zone at Carter Green for kids 12 and under (who can attend the festival free of charge) will feature children's entertainer Mr. Daniel. The Kids Zone will be offered both days of the festival with Mr. Daniel playing music that educates kids on musical concepts. There will also be face painters and balloon sculptures for children to enjoy throughout the days.
Four local university jazz bands have also been added to the lineup. The IU, Ball State, Butler, and UIndy jazz bands will perform along with their professors Aug. 12 at the Center for the Performing Arts.
Here are the times for each jazz band's performance:
- UIndy — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Studio Theater
- Butler — 1:30-3 p.m., Studio Theater
- Ball State — 4-5:30 p.m., Studio Theater
- IU — 6:30-8 p.m., Studio Theater
- Combined jazz professors — 8:30-10 p.m., Tarkington Theater
Jazz professors Mark O'Connor, Matt Pivec, Mark Buselli, and Tom Walsh will perform alongside one student from each jazz band as part of the finale at Tarkington Theater.
Weekend passes and single-day tickets are still on sale at the Carmel Jazz Fest website.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. — The remains of a WWII soldier will be buried in Indiana in August after being identified earlier this year.
U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Lawrence E. Reitz was killed Aug. 1, 1943. According to a release from the Army, Reitz was a radio operator on a B-24 that crashed after being hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire.
The bomber was taking part in Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against oil fields in Romania.
Reitz, a 22-year-old native of Hooperston, Illinois, had his remains buried as unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
In 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency began working to identify unknowns from Operation TIDAL WAVE. Using DNA, the remains of Reitz were identified on May 5, 2023.
His name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery monument in Italy. A rosette will be placed next to his name to show Reitz is now accounted for.
Reitz will be interned Aug. 6 at Highland Cemetery in Williamsport, Indiana.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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DALLAS — The proof is in the box office: The "Barbenheimer" hype is real.
The dual release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" last weekend had moviegoers flocking to the theaters.
And in the case of "Oppenheimer," some of those cinema fans are willing to watch a very early showing. You probably couldn't even call it a matinee.
The Cinemark Dallas XD and IMAX has offered "Oppenheimer" showtimes as early as 5:50 a.m., or as late as 2:30 a.m., depending on your perspective.
Or maybe you'll just pull an all-nighter and watch them back-to-back. "Barbie" has some early showings, too, including 8:15 a.m. on Sunday. But Cinemark's breakfast with "Oppenheimer," the earliest showings of which are on weekends, seems to be a result of the Dallas theater's unique offering: IMAX on film, which director Christopher Nolan has said is his preferred way to view his new blockbuster.
The Dallas Cinemark, located at 11819 Webb Chapel Road off Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, is one of two theaters in Texas that show IMAX movies in 70mm film. The other location is in San Antonio.
Other IMAX theaters show movies on digital.
Granted, most moviegoers might not notice the difference between digital and film. But if you're among those who do, you might want to set the alarm or have a midnight cup of coffee.
The only available showing in IMAX 70mm at the Dallas Cinemark on Friday is actually at 2:35 a.m. Saturday. Same goes for Saturday into Sunday morning, and no showings have tickets available Sunday during the day.
But you're in luck if you plan ahead: Next Saturday, Aug. 5, tickets are still available for a 6:50 a.m.
Coffee, with a side of nuclear physics.
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Every morning, Jacob Roometua and his crew can be found harvesting ripe figs at River Road Farms near Buhl.
Their figs outsell all of the fruit that grows in their orchard, Roometua says.
For 10 to 12 weeks during the summer, the farm provides fresh figs to about a half-dozen restaurants in Twin Falls and Sun Valley.
Across the Snake River, Bonnie Peters grows 1,500 strawberry plants in their greenhouse near Jerome. Rather than growing their strawberries in soil, they grow strawberry plants in water.
Peters started growing strawberries last year after her husband became interested in hydroponics.
“It was really incredible,” Peters told the Times-News. “It far exceeded my expectations.”
Neither Roometua nor Peters are typical farmers and both know their customers are not typical produce shoppers.
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River Road Farms and Peters Family Farms both provide Kathy McRae, owner of Yellow Brick Cafe in Twin Falls, with healthy food for her dining customers.
McRae first began to cook with local produce and products while in Sacramento, California. She now continues to source local foods for her restaurant.
“For the general consumer and our clientele here, I don’t know that it’s more about the taste as much as it is feeling empowered by knowing where your food is being grown,” she told the Times-News. “Knowing that it’s not being sprayed with pesticides. Knowing that it’s not being picked underripe and that it’s just chemically ripened. Knowing that we are supporting local people and we are putting money into their pockets rather than large companies.”
Since opening Yellow Brick in 2016, McRae has relied on various farms throughout Idaho: Grains from 1000 Springs Mill, trout from Riverence, produce from River Road Farms and Peters Family Farms are a few of the many farms that McRae sources ingredients for her cafe.
McRae is part of FARE Idaho, an advocacy organization that fosters relationships between independent producers and sellers to restaurants and retailers. FARE Idaho aids with relieving the difficulty of distributions for Yellow Brick, McRae said.
“Distribution is our biggest hurdle to this day,” McRae said. “We’ve been able to sustain those long-standing relationships because we’ve been willing to work with them and because they’ve been willing to work with us.
“They know that they can trust us.”
Peters delivers fresh produce to her customers who are part of a season-long Community Supported Agriculture subscription. The customer pays for a number of weeks of produce and Peters packages the produce she harvests seasonally for the customer to pick up at a designated location.
Along with the strawberries, she plants and harvests a wide range of produce.
“Probably the biggest challenge for what I do is that, compared to commercially farming, I am planting and harvesting continually,” Peters said. “There is no end.”
She continues farming for her customers because of “their gratitude and their excitement over new stuff when they open their boxes because they don’t know each week what they are going to get,” Peters said.
“You really have to have the people who are like-minded. They are the ones who are going to stay.”
Living the dream
Nothing beats a homemade chicken salad wrap with freshly baked pita bread, newly grown lettuce from your garden, pickled onions, and goat cheese from your parents’ farm next door.
“I’m literally living the dream,” Emily Knowles told the Times-News.
The Itty Bitty Farm is a greenhouse operation, started by Emily and Landon Knowles in 2017, that specializes in microgreens, herbs, salad greens, and other veggies. The farm in Carey serves communities all the way to Ketchum by selling at the Wood River Farmer’s Markets and delivering to restaurants such as Cafe Della and Nourishme.
The pair, alongside their five kids, didn’t always have this goal in mind though.
With an overflow of veggies and microgreens in their backyard, the Itty Bitty Farm decided it was time for the Carey community to have its own farmer’s market, a year after they started their farm.
“There’s lots of people in town that have little businesses or little things that they do to make money on the side,” Emily Knowles said. “It was one of the best things we could’ve done.”
The Carey Farmer’s Market has had at least 10 to 12 vendors every year and is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday from June 2 to Aug. 18. Knowles said by having the farmers market on Friday evenings, they treat it more as an opportunity for an “outing” since it’s such a small community.
“We provide dinner and sometimes sell taco salads, sometimes pizza,” she said. “It’s a farmer’s market, but it’s also a party.”
Because of the close relationships they built in the community and a successful year at the Carey Farmer’s Market, the Knowles, in 2018, migrated their fresh crops to the Wood River Farmers Market. Not long after, they began delivering to Direct From Farmer, Gretchen’s, Kraay’s Market & Garden, NourishMe, The Ram, Tundra, and their main provider, Cafe Della/Della Provisions.
Daniel Landerson, co-owner of Cafe Della, said Itty Bitty Farms has continued to align with their values and ambitions by “selling food he would want to feed his family and kids.”
Landerson added that Itty Bitty Farm always has fresh greens and veggies ready for the restaurant. When the farm doesn’t have enough, they always make sure they are being taken care of.
“Landon Knowles came in not too long ago because we buy a lot of their microgreens for our salads, but they didn’t have enough. He then went out to his truck and when he came back, he came with the soil and put it on the table,” Landerson said with a laugh. “Instead of ‘farm-to-table’ it was ‘farm on the table.’
“We were able to just have that and cut the microgreens fresh once they grew.”
Emily Knowles told the Times-News that her parents’ farm, Silver Oaks — a small-scale farm that focuses on sustainably grown produce, goat yogurt, eggs, and honey — also sells to Cafe Della and at Itty Bitty Farm, creating a variety of foods for the community to choose from.
“I just want to reiterate that we’re all so lucky to be doing what we’re doing,” she said. “We really could not be doing all of this without the support and cooperation of the community that we have been so fortunate to have in this area.
“Plus, it’s fun to have family altogether.”
‘Fresh food just tastes so sweet’
Jackie Turner made her way from stall to stall at the Magic Valley Farmers Market, a bulging grocery bag in one hand, carrot greens bursting out the top.
Turner said the food tastes better when it comes from nearby.
“Fresh food just tastes so sweet,” Turner told the Times-News. “These carrots will be roasted, and they’ll be delicious.”
Although she often has a garden of her own, Turner said she’s been coming to the farmers market for over 10 years to supplement what she grows.
As an added bonus, Turner said she likes to give business to local growers.
“I like to support people in the area with their ventures,” Turner said.
One of several farmers markets in the region, the Magic Valley Farmer’s Market was started over 20 years ago, and for years was in the College of Southern Idaho parking lot. The market moved to the parking lot of the Magic Valley Mall during the COVID-19 pandemic, where it has been running every Saturday since 2020.
Leon Overton and his wife Sally have been bringing produce to the farmer’s market for around 20 years. Leon told the Times-News that, aside from the new location, a few things have changed over the years.
“The biggest adjustment here was raising things when the market wasn’t that big,” Overton said. “Back 20 years ago, there was no market like there is today. It’s grown, with all the people coming in, and it’s gotten bigger. And it makes a difference.”
Now, with the addition of other markets in places like Gooding and Buhl, Overton uses seven cold-frame greenhouses on just a few acres to grow the products he sells directly to customers.
One of Overton’s specialties is roasted green chilis, made famous in places such as Hatch, New Mexico.
“I figured people here need to have peppers like that, too,” Overton told the Times-News.
Toward the end of July, Overton said, tomatoes, melons and peppers — the big sellers of the summer — should all start coming in.
Rain or Shine
The tables and shelves at the Rain or Shine Farm booth are lined with huge onions, bulging beets, and bags of shelling peas arranged in baskets.
Rain or Shine owner Andrew Pospichal grew up in a farming family, his father farmed on a fairly large scale, like most farmers in the area.
After high school, Pospichal went to college, then started a career. But farming had been calling him back that whole time, he said.
“The further I got away from it, the more I realized, that’s what I want to do,” Pospichal told the Times-News.
To make the vision work out economically — and fit in around full-time jobs — he said he opted to farm on a smaller scale instead of running a bigger operation.
“The farmers market just made more sense for me,” Pospichal said.
They keep records of what they sell to help with planning for next year. Pospichal said they are always adjusting, always matching their products with what consumers are looking for.
“You have to be able to see what works and what doesn’t work,” Pospichal said. “We’re always trying to make it better, and provide what’s selling, what people want.”
For the love of honey
How much do people love local honey?
Heidi Tubbs of Tubbs Berry Farm west of Twin Falls answers it this way: When a customer first purchases a jar of the farm’s honey, they might look for breads and muffins to drizzle it on.
But don’t be surprised if not long afterward, they are eating spoonfuls of the golden, sticky delight right out of the jar.
For one, it is not commercially processed — it’s simply been taken out of the hives, strained and bottled. It isn’t heated and retains its unique taste, including the popular pumpkin raspberry blossom honey.
Tubbs says the art of detecting the subtle differences in honey flavors is like wine tasting.
It’s easy to see why Tubbs and her husband Kirk take pride in their raw honey, but it is just one part of their business. After all, they sell mounds of produce, from garlic and pumpkins to u-pick berries.
And in the fall, the farm is buzzing, not just with bees but with children and adults during their holiday festival, where children and adults taste its famous pumpkin chili or are seen navigating the farm’s huge straw maze.
But bees and honey are important and, in addition to honey, the farm sells bees and beekeeping supplies.
“We needed them as pollinators,” Kirk Tubbs gave as the reason for obtaining his first hives, explaining that the farm’s raspberries weren’t being fully pollinated, leaving white spots on the berries.
His wife jokes that it was more of an excuse for him because of his love of bees.
Those first bees didn’t do well, but Kirk got more and now has about 25 thriving hives. He says the addition of those bees has made a difference.
The amount of honey produced out of those hives varies widely each year, but there is usually enough to get them through the year, selling it to customers, either for the great taste or people who believe consuming the local honey alleviates their allergies.
The farm began selling honey about 12 years ago and harvests the honey in September.
You won’t find the Tubbses’ honey in a farmer’s market. Instead, Tubbs Berry Farm is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at 1150 South Park Ave. W. for customers to peruse their produce or purchase a jar of honey.
Honey isn’t cheap but Kirk Tubbs just tries to cover costs, he said.
“We tell people straight up if you are looking for cheap honey, don’t get a beehive,” Heidi Tubbs said, “but if you want really good honey and to have a lot of fun, definitely get a beehive.”
The Tubbses point out that some of the honey sold at grocery stores isn’t pure honey, but has had fillers such as corn syrup added. In fact, officials estimate that about three-quarters of the honey sold in the U.S. isn’t 100% pure.
Southern Idaho isn’t a bee-heavy region, Kirk said, and people starting the beekeeping business can’t expect gobs of honey the first year. A hive can hold between 20,000 and 60,000 bees, and even with that, people should expect between zero and 80 pounds of honey, especially during the first year.
To keep bees in the spotlight, Tubbs Berry Farm holds a Bee Day in the spring, where beekeepers or prospective beekeepers gather to learn about the business, and how to be responsible to their bees.
And those who don’t have bees can still help, Heidi Tubbs said, by not spraying pesticides haphazardly.
“Think before you spray,” said advised.
In addition to pesticides, bee colonies throughout the country have been decimated by mites. It can make it tough for beekeepers nationwide.
Despite the obstacles, the love of bees is alive at Tubbs Berry Farm, and the sight of bees hard at work delights the couple.
Just seeing the bees swarm around the farm’s pumpkin blossoms in the morning is enough to put on a smile.
“That makes me happy,” Kirk Tubbs said.
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CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – State police are investigating a crash that left a 27-year-old woman dead on Tuesday in Carroll County.
Authorities said the crash occurred at 2:54 p.m. on Interstate 77 at the 9 mile marker.
A 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck was heading north on I-77 when it experienced a tire blowout, according to police. We’re told the vehicle pulled to the left shoulder, but was still partially in the left travel lane.
Police said a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was heading north on I-77 when it came upon the disabled vehicle and swerved to the left to avoid striking the Dodge. The Toyota continued into the median, where it struck a woman standing in the median.
VSP said the pedestrian, Stacy Andrews, 27, of Newark, Ohio, died at the scene. We’re told she was a passenger in the Dodge Ram, and the driver was not injured.
The driver of the Toyota, a 69-year-old man from Sanford, North Carolina, was not injured in the crash, according to authorities.
State police say no charges were placed.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – A Salem man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a Walmart shootout during a methamphetamine deal in November of 2021.
In May 2023, 42-year-old Jeriwon Lee Taylor pleaded guilty to the following, as we reported:
- One count of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- One count of discharging and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
On Nov. 21, 2021, Taylor met up with an individual, later identified as Kendall Simonton, in a Walmart parking lot in Lynchburg to sell methamphetamine, court documents state. But when Simonton got into Taylor’s vehicle, he pointed a gun at Taylor’s face and took the drugs.
Simonton got out of the vehicle and started to walk away from the scene. That’s when Taylor exited his vehicle as well with a firearm. The two men then began shooting at one another as they ducked behind various cars in the parking lot.
Simonton eventually ran from the parking lot and Taylor drove away.
“We are grateful for the assistance of our federal and state law enforcement partners in investigating and prosecuting this case to ensure those who endanger our community are held fully accountable for their actions. This incident could have easily taken an innocent person’s life. Our partnerships with our community and other law enforcement agencies are critical to a safer Lynchburg,” said Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan Zuidema.
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RICHMOND, Va. — A teen charged in a fatal shooting at a Richmond high school graduation last month now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to online court records.
Jackson and his stepfather Lorenzo Smith, 36, were both fatally shot just minutes after the graduation ceremony at Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia, and the gunfire sent hundreds fleeing in panic outside the state capital’s Altria Theater. Five other people were wounded in the shooting, and at least 12 more suffered other injuries or were treated for anxiety due to the mayhem, according to police.
Richmond police have said Jackson was targeted, and that he and Pollard had been embroiled in a dispute for more than a year.
Pollard was initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the June 6 shooting deaths of Jackson and Smith. Pollard is scheduled to appear in Richmond General District Court on those charges Friday, online records show.
The second-degree murder charge related to Smith’s death is still pending in General District Court, according to Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin.
An attorney representing Pollard didn’t immediately respond to a text message seeking comment.
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MESAMesa mobile homes damaged in monsoon stormArizona RepublicDamage from a July 26, 2023 monsoon storm in Mesa. Photographed on July 27, 2023.Kye Graves/The RepublicDamage from a July 26, 2023 monsoon storm in Mesa. Photographed on July 27, 2023.Kye Graves/The RepublicDamage from a July 26, 2023 monsoon storm in Mesa. Photographed on July 27, 2023.Kye Graves/The RepublicDamage from a July 26, 2023 monsoon storm in Mesa. Photographed on July 27, 2023.Kye Graves/The Republic
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Sentencing set for Arizona mother guilty of murder, child abuse in starvation of her son
FLAGSTAFF — An Arizona mother who pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in the death of her 6-year-old son who was kept in a closet and denied food at their Flagstaff apartment.
Elizabeth Archibeque faces a maximum penalty of up to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the March 2020 death of Deshaun Martinez when she goes before Coconino County Superior Court Judge Ted Reed.
Archibeque was charged along with the boy’s father, Anthony Martinez, and grandmother, Ann Martinez, who have pleaded not guilty and are being tried separately on murder and child abuse charges.
An autopsy determined Deshaun Martinez, who weighed just 18 pounds (8.1 kilograms), died of severe starvation. Authorities found him unresponsive after Ann Martinez called 911 on March 2, 2020, and said she thought her grandson was dead. The manner of death later was listed as homicide.
The boy’s parents initially attributed their son’s malnourished state to a medical condition and to ingesting diet or caffeine pills. Eventually, they told police they kept him and his older brother in a closet for 16 hours a day and gave them little to eat. The brother survived.
The boys’ confinement was punishment for stealing food while the parents slept, police said. Their two sisters were found healthy in the apartment where they all lived.
Archibeque reached an agreement with prosecutors earlier this year to plead guilty in the case. The terms of the agreement state that she will not be eligible for probation, and if sentenced to life in prison, she will not be eligible for any kind of parole or work release.
Prosecutors decided early on they wouldn’t pursue the death penalty.
Lawyers for Ann Martinez are scheduled to appear at a case management conference Sept. 18 with her trial currently set to begin in January 2024. Anthony Martinez had been scheduled to go to trial earlier this year, but the trial date was vacated and has not been reset.
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Monsoon storm sweeps across metro Phoenix, damaging homes in Mesa
Phoenix's first thunderstorm of this monsoon season swept across the Valley on Wednesday night causing damage in mobile home parks, pushing down trees, knocking out power, spreading fires and breaking up heat record streaks.
A severe thunderstorm and a dust storm coming from the southeast hit several parts of metro Phoenix, bringing heavy downpours, winds over 60 mph and lightning.
Monsoon storm causes havoc in metro Phoenix
The storm first hit the East Valley, causing damage around Mesa.
According to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, a mobile home park near McKellips Road and Mesa Drive suffered severe storm damage on Wednesday evening, with several awnings blown away and power lines down.
Mesa Fire units and Mesa police responded to the location to search for people injured in the storm, but no patients were found, the Fire Department said.
Utilities were secured and the Red Cross was available to assist residents who lost power, the department said.
At about 10:30 p.m., the monsoon storm reached the western parts of the Valley. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the "erratic" storm pushed a fence fire into a home near 35th and Dunlap avenues in Phoenix.
Firefighters found the fire and went into the house to search for victims while other fire units attacked the blaze from the back of the residence and extinguished the flames, the department said.
"Power lines down at the scene made for a dangerous operation while heavy rain and a broken gas line added to the chaos," Fire Captain Scott Douglas said.
No one was injured during the incident, the fire department said. A family of three was displaced from the home and was receiving help from the Phoenix Community Assistance Program crisis team.
All hazards were safely addressed by firefighters. The cause of the fire was still under investigation, the department said.
Thousands of residents across the metro area also lost power overnight. Service was restored to most APS and SRP customers as of Thursday morning, with about 500 customers still without power as of 9 a.m.
More:What is a monsoon? Here's the definition
Monsoon rain brings needed cooldown
Although the storm swept across the Valley with an imposing first appearance, the rain and moisture will likely bring some needed cooldown to the Valley in the midst of one of the worst heatwaves on record.
Around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, the temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor fell below 90 degrees for the first time since the morning of July 9, breaking up a 16-day heat streak of days with low temperatures above 90 degrees. The low temperature on Thursday morning also stayed below that mark, reaching 89 degrees.
Rainfall totals ranged from 0.25 up to around 1.00 inches in some locations, according to the Flood Control District of Maricopa County.
According to the National Weather Service, more storms are possible this afternoon between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m, but they are likely to stay northeast of Phoenix and activity will weaken around sunset.
Yet, better rain chances are expected for this weekend with most of the Valley forecast to see at least a 50% chance of rain by Sunday.
On records:It's hot, but not all the heat records have been broken. Here's what remain
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Here's where to cool off in Brockton area during heat advisory
With temperatures exceeding 90 degrees over the next few days, Brockton and the areas surrounding it are under a heat advisory, in effect now until 8p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
A heat advisory, while still dangerous, is not the same as a heat wave, explained Kristie Smith, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norton.
“You need three consecutive days of weather over 90-degrees to be considered a heat wave. It was only eighty degrees yesterday and a cold front is coming Saturday,” she said.
“Regardless of the label, we’re looking at very hot conditions today and tomorrow, and that combined with the humidity and a heat index value of 100 degrees, it will have a pretty significant impact to people, especially in urban areas,” said Smith.
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun to avoid heat illness, but that’s not always an option for everyone.
Here’s where to find shelter from the heat in Brockton and the areas surrounding it. Raynham and Easton don't have designated cooling centers but encourage residents to call fire or police in case of an emergency. West Bridgewater officials could not immediately be reached Thursday for information about cooling centers.
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Brockton
Brockton’s Public Library (304 Main St.) will be a cooling center open today and tomorrow, 9a.m. and 5p.m. The Manning Pool (470 Forest Ave.) public swim hours are from 1p.m. and 6p.m., and admission will be waved today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
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Bridgewater
The Senior Center (10 Wally Krueger Way) will be open to all ages to cool off today, 9a.m. to 2p.m. and tomorrow, 9a.m. to noon. Call 508-697-0929 for free transportation to the center via Bridgewater Cares transit.
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East Bridgewater
East Bridgewater’s Public Library (32 Union St.) will be a cooling center today and tomorrow, from 9a.m. to 5p.m, and Saturday from 9a.m. to 2p.m. The Town Hall (174 Central St.) will also be a cooling center today, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. and tomorrow, 8:30a.m. to noon. The East Bridgewater Senior Center (355 Plymouth St.) will be open today, 8:00a.m. to 4p.m. and tomorrow, 8a.m. to noon.
Stoughton
Stoughton Library (84 Park St.) will be a cooling center today, 9a.m. to 9p.m. and tomorrow, 9a.m. to 5p.m.
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Heat, high surf and flooding: 'Active' weather day expected Thursday - what to know
No escaping the heat: National Weather Service warns of high surf, rip tide risk, gale warning, possibility of severe thunderstorm, flooding
High surf and a strong possibility of rip currents will confront those trying to escape the heat today at Rhode Island's ocean beaches, according to the National Weather Service.
Severe thunderstorms, with the potential to cause flooding, are also possible, and boaters should know a gale warning has been posted for coastal waters around Southern New England.
"A very active Thursday is expected for much of Southern New England, spanning several weather concerns," the weather service says in its forecast discussion.
More:Unpredictable killers: Rip currents tear along RI beaches. Here's how to stay safe
Heat, high surf and flooding are all dangers
With the hottest temperatures of the year moving into the region, heat indexes are expected to reach 95 to 100 and the weather service has issued a heat advisory for Providence and Kent counties.
A high surf advisory for 4- to 6-foot waves at the coast is in effect from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Along with the high seas, southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots have prompted a gale warning, which started at 11 a.m. "Strong winds will cause hazardous seas, which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility," the weather service says.
More:Rain and and excessive humidity leave RIers wondering, 'When will summer beach days start?'
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight and could bring enough rain to cause flooding. A flood watch has been issued through Thursday evening for the northern half of the state.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) -Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee was the recipient of a donation from the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) Foundation.
The IPA Foundation donated $20,000 to provide child hunger relief in Northeast Tennessee.
A release from Second Harvest states that the IPA has supported the food bank for more than ten years.
“The IPA Foundation has provided ongoing support to help feed the children in Northeast Tennessee,” Rhonda Chafin, the executive director of Second Harvest, stated in the release.
According to Second Harvest, the donation will go toward the food bank’s Food for Kids Backpack program in Northeast Tennessee schools. The program aims to help more than 4,000 chronically hungry children by giving them bags of healthy snacks and easily prepared meal items that they can take home for after-school hours.
Second Harvest of Northeast Tennessee serves Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Washington and Unicoi Counties.
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Shasta County seeks more court delays after being ordered to release documents
More than three months after Shasta County officials were given 15 days to comply with a court order to release reports and other documents to the Record Searchlight, the Board of Supervisors this week agreed to turn over only some of the material.
On Monday, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Stephen Baker ordered the county to fulfill the newspaper’s California Public Records Act requests and turn over the hundreds of pages of documents he called Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
But the supervisors emerged from a closed session meeting on Tuesday and announced they had voted 4-0 to release only Exhibit A, which includes just a portion of the records sought by the newspaper.
At the board meeting, acting County Counsel Matt McOmber did not address whether the county would release Exhibit B, which consists mainly of what is called the "Ellis report" ― which includes the results of an investigation into the sheriff’s office in the spring of 2021.
Chris Pisano, a contract lawyer representing the county, this week asked for a court hearing to be held Friday seeking an additional 10-day delay in releasing the Ellis report.
The Record Searchlight’s attorney, Walt McNeill, expressed frustration that the county continues to try to put off releasing the records, despite previous failed attempts to keep them secret.
The county has gone to great lengths to keep the documents from the public for two reasons, McNeill said.
“One factor is that the report is going to reveal information about the inner workings of the county administration, both through the Administrative Office and the sheriff's department, which are likely to be, at a minimum, embarrassing in some way,” McNeill said.
“And then that dovetails with another factor, which is basically a culture of secrecy in the county administration,” he said. “So, as opposed to transparency, you have a culture of closure and secrecy that really needs some sunshine to come in throughout the county.”
Ellis report looks into management complaints
At issue in the case are records pertaining to Eric Magrini’s management of the sheriff’s office after he was sworn into office in January 2020. By early 2021, his department was in turmoil, with two of its unions issuing votes of no confidence in Magrini.
At the request of a union representing the sheriff's lieutenants and captains, the county hired Ellis Investigations to look into complaints against Magrini that had originated from within the department.
In June 2021, Magrini stepped down as sheriff but was appointed assistant county executive officer and given a 31% pay raise. Also that summer, the county supervisors sidestepped holding public interviews with candidates for the sheriff position and appointed former Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson to the post.
In an effort to find out the results of the Ellis report, county officials' reaction to those findings, what led to Magrini’s resignation and reassignment and to Johnson's appointment, the Record Searchlight submitted four separate Public Records Act requests for documents in 2021 and 2022.
The newspaper asked the county for copies of the Ellis report and communications about the sheriff's office among top county officials, including the supervisors and then-county CEO Matt Pontes.
After the county denied the Record Searchlight’s requests for records, the newspaper filed suit against the county in July 2022, asking a judge to force the county to relinquish the documents.
The county claimed the information was exempt from release because the documents were private personnel records and matters of attorney-client privilege since it involved the county counsel’s office.
The county and the Record Searchlight went to trial in January 2023 on whether the documents are exempt from release to the public.
And on April 10, Baker ruled that the county must relinquish the records, giving the county 15 days to comply.
Instead of turning over the documents, the county asked for a delay in the judge’s ruling and requested either the judge to either reverse his ruling or hold a new trial. Baker denied everything the county asked for.
Baker also denied the county’s request to have the Record Searchlight pay for costs to locate the materials the newspaper sought. In his second ruling on the delay and request for a new trial, Baker gave the county five days to turn over the records to the newspaper.
Shasta County delays releasing documents
Even after the judge for the second time ordered the county to relinquish the materials, the county remained defiant, sending out a press release in May explaining why it would not release the information.
“The county recognizes the importance of transparency. However, by law, there are limits to the right of access to public records, and there are equally important concerns that must be considered when deciding what records to make available,” the press release said.
The case was further delayed after the county sought to redact from the documents information it claimed were not public records. McNeill said much of what the county wanted to redact was already decided in the judge’s earlier rulings.
On Monday, Baker released documents that addressed all of the county’s proposed redactions and specified what information the county could withhold within the documents.
McNeill said the judge allowed the county to remove some personally identifiable information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, criminal records and social security numbers.
He also allowed some communications between the county’s attorneys and county employees to remain concealed, under an attorney-client privilege exemption of the Public Records Act.
But Baker ordered the release of nearly all of the Ellis report, McNeill said. In response to the judge's ruling this week, the county’s contract lawyer, Pisano, asked for a court hearing to be held this week to request another delay in releasing the documents.
Shasta County Superior Court Judge Jody Burgess is scheduled to hear arguments in the request Friday.
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Indianapolis searched for these topics this week, and we have answers
We analyzed Google trends data to see what Indianapolis is searching for currently and in the past week.
Using a who, what, where, when and how approach, we narrowed down your top questions and rounded up the coverage from our site and network to get you up to speed.
Here are the answers to your most-asked questions.
Who ...
Get ready for a theme here, because a lot of your questions are Barbie-related. You asked, who invented Barbie, and who plays her? There was one other Barbie search we'll skip to avoid spoilers. Here's what we found.
Barbie was created by Mattel. The company was co-founded in January 1945 by Ruth Handler and her husband Elliot. You can read the full history of Barbie here.
Barbie is played by Margot Robbie, an Australian-born actress you know from movies like Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad. She is getting rave reviews for her performance.
A more serious search is, who is Donnie Baker?
Donnie Baker is the name used by comedian Ron Sexton on the popular 'Bob & Tom Show.' Sexton died this week at the age of 52.
'He made many, many people happy':Fans react to death of Donnie Baker comedian Ron Sexton
What ...
You also wanted to know what happened to Baker, along with Bronny James and Jamie Foxx.
- The cause of death for Baker, aka Sexton, has not been confirmed. His family announced they will hold a private funeral for him and asked for your support to this nonprofit.
- Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in stable condition after being hospitalized following a cardiac event during a workout on Monday.
- Jamie Foxx was hospitalized in April with a serious illness, but shared a video on Instagram Saturday, updating fans on his recovery and thanking them for their prayers. Foxx and his family have kept the details of the illness and medical complications private, but he said he is able to work and coming back.
Where ...
Back to the movie on everyone's minds, you asked where you can see Barbie.
The short answer is everywhere, all the time. Here's a complete list of local showings. Depending on the day, several theaters are offering showings subtitled in Spanish including AMC Perry Crossing, AMC Washington Square and AMC Indianapolis 17.
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You also wanted to know where the Colts training camp is held.
Camp is held at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Plainfield. Check out all the sights and sounds from the early going here.
Doyel:Colts RB Jonathan Taylor knows he won't get a huge contract and isn't taking it well
When ...
It's the end of July, so of course you are searching for when the Indiana State Fair starts.
We've got tons of State Fair coverage, but the short answer is that it starts on Friday, July 28, and runs until Aug. 20. If you're on a budget, here's how to do it cheaply. If you're in it for the food, here's the new stuff to try. If you just want to be prepared for parking, tickets, hours and more check out our guide.
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How ...
A big question has been how to get blood out of clothes, which is at least mildly concerning. But we aren't here to judge, so here's what we found.
You were also wondering how Sinead O'Connor died.
The 56-year-old Irish trailblazing singer's cause of death has not yet been released. Here's what we do know about her untimely passing.
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Life in photos:Sinéad O'Connor through the years
That's it for this week in search. Enjoy Barbie this weekend if you haven't seen it yet (it's coming for all eventually), and keep asking the internet.
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The trial for a man accused of driving to Dallas to kill his high school girlfriend's husband in a murder-for-hire plot began Tuesday.
According to police, 49-year-old Darrin Ruben Lopez, gunned down Jennifer Faith's husband outside their home on Waverly Drive on Oct. 9, 2020.
Faith, a 49-year-old Oak Cliff woman, said she was having a "full-blown emotional affair" with her high school boyfriend who investigators said drove from Tennessee to Dallas to kill her husband, James Faith, as the couple walked their dog a day after their 15th wedding anniversary.
Faith has already pled guilty to helping find her husband's killer as well as planning his death.
Prosecutors said Faith sent Lopez money and gifts, both before and after her husband's murder, and even provided him with two credit cards which she paid off using the proceeds of a “Support Jennifer Faith” GoFundMe fundraiser launched after his death.
Faith, prosecutors said, "used two phony email accounts to correspond with Mr. Lopez, assuming the identities of her own husband and one of her friends in order to falsely convince Mr. Lopez that her husband was physically and sexually abusing her." In her plea papers, Faith said that no such abuse ever occurred and that she used stock images depicting injuries to convince Lopez she was being abused.
Lopez, who owned a truck with a distinctive sticker seen at the scene of the murder, was arrested in Tennessee in January 2021 and was charged by the state with murdering Jamie Faith and by federal investigators with a gun charge. Prosecutors said the gun used to kill Jamie Faith was found at Lopez's home.
Lopez has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
A month after Lopez's arrest, in February 2021, Jennifer Faith was charged with obstruction of justice after police said she deleted texts between herself and Lopez in an attempt to hinder their investigation. Seven months later investigators also charged her with murder-for-hire, an offense that could end with her on death row.
Day 1 of the trial wrapped up just after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Judge Brandon Birmingham, Texas 292nd District Court, said the trial would resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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Intimate messages shared between a woman and her high school boyfriend, who is accused of killing her husband in a murder-for-hire plot, were read in court Wednesday.
Prosecutors said 49-year-old Darrin Ruben Lopez had been having a torrid love affair with his high school ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Faith, and that he drove to Dallas from his home in Tennessee to kill her husband.
Defense attorneys said Darrin is a veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq and that he'd been duped and manipulated by his ex into believing she was being abused by her husband and that only then did he agree to the plot to avenge her.
Jamie Faith, police said, was gunned down on Oct. 9, 2020, as he and his wife walked their dog near their Dallas home, a day after their 15th wedding anniversary.
On Wednesday, as Darrin's murder trial entered the second day, the defendant at times appeared embarrassed as jurors heard intimate, explicit messages between him and his ex. The messages, which had been recovered by investigators, were sent leading up to and after the murder.
Communication between Darrin and Jennifer started innocently enough after he tracked down his old girlfriend in 2020. The pair talked frequently and shared family pictures, but it wasn't long before Darrin professed his love for his old flame despite her being married.
Daily communication, prosecutors said, included false accusations made by Jennifer that she had been raped and physically abused by her husband. Investigators said she created fake email accounts and posed as a worried friend and even her husband, taunting Lopez with graphic photographs as he grew increasingly angry.
After the shooting, police trained their investigation on a truck with a distinctive sticker seen at the scene of the murder. That truck, with the "T" decal, had been recorded by surveillance cameras and was later determined to be owned by Darrin. Texts recovered by police showed Jennifer urging Darrin to remove the sticker from his truck.
Jennifer pled guilty in February 2022 to helping find her husband's killer as well as planning his death. In charging documents obtained last year, the woman admitted she knew Darrin -- whom she called her “one and only love” -- "and that he suffered a traumatic brain injury ... leaving him disabled."
Prosecutors said Jennifer sent Darrin money and gifts, both before and after her husband's murder, and even provided him with two credit cards which she paid off using the proceeds of a “Support Jennifer Faith” GoFundMe fundraiser launched after her husband's death.
If convicted, Darrin could face a prison sentence of between five years and life.
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The Tarrant County District Attorney's office has announced a decrease in cases that were backlogged due to COVID restrictions.
Since District Attorney Phil Sorrells took office on Jan. 1, the case backlog decreased from 38,625 to 34,908, according to a June 1 report. That's a 9.8% decrease over the course of five months.
For cases of capital murder and murder, the DA's office solved 91 backlogged cases out of 482, an 18.8% decrease.
According to the DA's office, the caseload peak was 48,106 two years ago.
NBC 5 spoke with Tarrant County judges on how they were going to address that peak in August 2021.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Village Administrator Eric Rindfleisch has received the credentialed manager designation from the International City/County Management Association.
Rindfleisch is one of more than 1,300 local government management professionals credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.
To receive the ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity, and lifelong learning and professional development.
Village Trustee Michael Pollocoff praised Rindfleisch for his “commitment to excellence in local government management.”
“His dedication to professional development sets a great example for the staff, and we are proud to have him as the village administrator in Pleasant Prairie,” Pollocoff said. “His collaborative approach to local government management and vision for the community’s future shows his commitment to achieving the highest quality standards for our municipality.”
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Rindfleisch has almost 13 years of professional local government executive experience. Before his appointment in 2022 as village administrator, he served as city administrator in Onalaska, village administrator in McFarland and Edgar, and director of administration in Lodi, Wisconsin.
He holds a Wisconsin certified public manager designation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration from Metropolitan State University, and previously served Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as common council president and alderperson.
Monday meeting
The Village Board approved zoning text amendments creating a definition for gazebos and pergolas and amending the required separation distance between a dwelling and certain types of accessory structures.
The previous 10-foot setback requirement has been reduced to zero for structures that follow ordinances regarding gazebo and pergola construction and materials. Structures with asphalt roofs must follow the 10-foot setback rule.
The board also approved items regarding a new development on the state line, at the intersection of Sheridan Road and 128th Street.
A Shell gas station with a convenience store, including a Dunkin Donuts and carwash facility, is proposed for the northeast corner of the intersection.
The intersection is governed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Village of Pleasant Prairie and the Village of Winthrop Harbor.
Traffic signals will be installed at the intersection along with other roadway improvements.
Highway 50 completion
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has substantially completed the reconstruction of Highway 50, or 75th Street, between 117th and 43rd Avenues.
The four mile project began in 2021 with the goals of increasing safety and access throughout the corridor, easing traffic in high-density areas and improving the transportability of goods and freight.
The project included pouring 340,000 square yards of concrete pavement, installing 1,220 storm sewer structures and excavating 457,000 cubic yards of material.
Other work completed:
Widened 75th Street from a four to six lane divided roadway between 117th and 57th Avenues.
Reconstructed 75th Street with new concrete between 57th and 43rd Avenues.
Reconstructed and widened the bridge structures at Canadian Pacific Railroad, 77th Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad.
Constructed upgraded traffic signals at eight intersections to improve mo0torist and pedestrian safety.
Modified property access throughout the project limits to improve safety.
Minor work remains to be finalized throughout the summer.
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FRUITLAND, Idaho — Two years have passed since 5-year-old Michael Vaughan went missing from his neighborhood in Fruitland.
His mother, Brandi Neal, has to work on the mark of his disappearance. But that doesn't mean she has lost focus of her blonde haired, blue-eyed son, who is nicknamed "Monkey." Michael was last seen near Southwest 9th Street, on July 27, 2021, wearing a blue Minecraft t-shirt, dark blue briefs, and blue flip-flops. Neal has worn her feet to the bone scouring every inch of the rural town looking for her son, she said.
Even though it's been two years, Neal still has faith this case will come to fruition.
"It will all come to light," she told KTVB reporter Alexandra Duggan in a phone call. "It's coming."
Fruitland Police Department (FPD) said on Thursday via Facebook they have submitted a case to the Payette County Prosecutor, along with a probable cause affidavit. In this case, a prosecutor would review the probable cause affidavit and decide whether or not to issue criminal charges.
"On the second anniversary of Michael’s abduction the case remains very active. Our work has not stopped. Our ground searches have continued as recent as this month and we continue the arduous task of filtering through new tips and leads," FPD said. "The community support has been remarkable along with the unwavering patience with our team. We are committed and our tenacity steadfast."
Sarah Wondra, 35, was arrested on Nov. 11 of last year and charged with the failure to report a death in connection to the disappearance of Michael. Those charges were later dropped. Following the arrest, police searched the 1102 Redwing Street home she and her husband Stacey Wondra were renting, which is in a nearby neighborhood from where Michael was last seen.
Human remains dogs were brought onto the property, large equipment excavated the backyard -- but Michael wasn't there. FPD said they had reason to believe Michael's body was buried in the yard at some point, but was later moved elsewhere. However, police did say they recovered several pieces of evidence at the Wondra's home and those were sent to a private lab for further analysis.
On Dec. 1, 2022, police unexpectedly announced the identities of two more people thought to have firsthand knowledge in the abduction of Michael -- Brandon Shurtliff, 30, believed to be somewhere in North Dakota; and Adrien Lucienne, 32, believed to be somewhere in Toledo, Ohio, or California. Police have made contact with them, they said in a press conference.
Shurtliff's mother, Tina Morreale, told KTVB in a message that police came knocking at her door and their cadaver dog alluded to something on her property. She said the dog "smelled poop outside" near her crawlspace from her leaking toilet. According to Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue, cadaver dogs to not alert on human feces, and are not trained to find it.
Morreale said Shurtliff is residing in North Dakota. She claims he has been cooperative and "has nothing to hide." KTVB also reached out to Lucienne, but never received a response.
Fruitland Police Chief J.D Huff told KTVB in a message that he still wants to keep the community updated and informed, but he also must maintain the integrity of the investigation, as it is still ongoing.
"Justice for Michael and his family is my top priority," Huff said.
Even as the investigation continues and Neal believes there will be accountability in the future, things have been especially tough for the Vaughan family in the last month, she said.
"Everything feels like the day Monkey went missing all over again. It's so hard every day, but for days like these -- birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, everything without Michael here is heartache," Neal said. "We stand strong with law enforcement, the community and family."
Michael is now 7 years old. His birthday was June 24.
Tips can be sent to findmichael@fruitland.org or to Crime Stoppers, 343COPS.com. Tips may remain anonymous.
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CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — West Nile virus has been detected in 13 separate mosquito testing sites in Canyon County - up from two positive cases documented on July 5.
According to a press release from Canyon County, mosquitoes collected by the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District tested positive in 13 locations, out of 100 locations tested. As of July 27, the district has conducted tests on over 1,200 mosquito pools for the 2023 mosquito season - of which, 21 have tested positive for the virus.
Positive cases fall under three categories:
- Non-human activity: Indicates that veterinary disease cases or infections in mosquitoes, birds, or sentinel animals have been reported to CDC.
- Human infections: Indicates that human disease cases or infections in blood donors have been reported to CDC.
- Human infections and non-human activity: Indicates that both human infections and non-human infections have been reported to CDC.
No date, all cases in Idaho have been categorized as non-human activity.
"Surveillance data suggests virus circulation throughout Canyon County," said Jim Lunders, Director of Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District. Canyon County officials said the that areas where the positive mosquitoes were collected was treated for both larval and adult mosquitoes - stating that "the district has increased control measures in response to the increased public health threat."
The two previous positive mosquitoes were found south of Nampa, near Lake Lowell, and at the confluence of the Boise River and Snake River, west of Parma. Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District sets traps at 100 locations throughout Canyon County to monitor and routinely test adult mosquito populations and potential diseases, Lunders explained.
"We the increased risk of West Nile virus it is imperative the public help us reduce the mosquito population by eliminating larval habitat around their homes," said Lunders.
Suggestions to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus:
- Eliminate or treat all sources of standing water that can be a breeding ground for biting mosquitoes, such as:
- flooded fields
- birdbaths
- wading & swimming pools not in use
- clogged gutters
- old tires.
- if it holds water for 7 days, it can produce mosquitoes.
- Wear repellents while outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito-infested areas.
- Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin or 2-undecanone, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
- Make sure all screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.
- Vaccinate horses for WNv, WEE, and other diseases.
- Use EPA registered residual insect sprays on horses, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
- Have your livestock watering troughs stocked with mosquito fish for free by submitting a service request to CCMAD.
- Notify the District at 208-461-8633 if you have a site that is too large to be eliminated so it can be properly treated.
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What to Know
- Hot summer days can be dangerous and even deadly. Because of this, precautions should be taken during intense heat.
- Safety precautions during heat waves should not just be for humans, but should extend to our loyal pet companions.
- Many of the safety tips provided by The Humane Society of the United States are similar to precautions for humans during heat waves.
Hot summer days can be dangerous and even deadly. Because of this, precautions should be taken during intense heat.
However, these safety precautions should not just be for humans, but should extend to our loyal pet companions -- and in fact, many of the safety tips are similar to those the CDC shares on how humans can keep safe and cool during intense summer months.
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Keep the following tips in mind from The Humane Society of the United States in order to ensure that your pet is safe during heat waves or just overall hot weather:
- Just like humans, the humidity index also dictates how hot your pet will be since high humidity keeps them from releasing internal heat as fast as they may need to. "When animals pant, moisture from their lungs evaporates and helps reduce their body heat. But high humidity conditions hamper that process and their ability to cool themselves," Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM, MBA, of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association said. It is important to keep informed on the heat as well as the humidity index.
- Never leave your pet unattended in a locked car.
- Limit time exercising outside -- and just outside in general.
- Provide ample shade and water if your pet is spending limited time outdoors.
- Additionally, because animals respond differently to heat than humans do it is important to understand that fans and other devices don't cool off pets as effectively as they do people.
- Keep your pets cool with pupsicles, plenty of water and cooling mats.
- Keep watch over your pets and watch for signs of heatstroke which include: "heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure and unconsciousness." If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke you should:
- Move them into the shade or inside an air-conditioned location.
- Apply ice packs or cold towels to their head, neck, chest and run cool water over them (not cold water!)
- Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes.
- Take your pet immediately to a veterinarian.
For tips on how people can stay safe and cool during intense heat, click here.
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HOUSTON — Doritos is introducing a new flavor created in partnership with Houston chef and James Beard finalist Chris Williams.
The limited-edition Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno flavor is for snackers who want a little kick with their crunch.
It's part of the Doritos SOLID BLACK initiative to spotlight Black Changemakers, like Williams, who make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Williams is the owner of Lucille's, which serves up southern cuisine in honor of his great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, another well-known changemaker. She was an educator, culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation.
During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, Williams founded his nonprofit Lucille's 1913, a conscious community collective that provides daily meals to underserved populations in the Houston area. According to the website, they've already provided over a million meals.
To honor his work, Frito-Lay will make a $50,000 donation to Lucille’s 1913 to support Williams' efforts to fight food insecurity.
“It is such an honor that Doritos has recognized the impact Lucille’s 1913 has had on the Houston community,” Williams said. “I know that my great-grandmother, who was both a trailblazer and changemaker herself, would be proud to see our impact being acknowledged through the Doritos SOLID BLACK program."
The artwork on the Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno’s packaging was created by another Black Changemaker, the anonymous art collective Mz. Icar.
Doritos SOLID BLACK has recognized more than 25 Black Changemakers in partnership with the PepsiCo Foundation.
“Doritos is a brand that prides itself on fueling the innovation and creativity of consumers – including Black Changemakers like Chef Chris Williams, Mz. Icar and the whole 2023 class – who are uplifting their communities and disrupting the status quo,” Tina Mahal, senior vice president of brand marketing at Frito-Lay, said. “Elevating the work and voices of the Black community through the SOLID BLACK program and our new Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno flavor gives us an opportunity to inspire boldness in others.”
The new flavor is available at stores nationwide and online at snacks.com.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Officials with the Glendale Police Department said Wednesday that Alicia Navarro, a teenage girl who was reported missing by her family in 2019, has been found safe.
Police said during a press conference that Navarro was discovered in a Montana town near the Canadian border and has been reunited with her family. She had visited a local police department and identified herself as Navarro.
Police still have many unanswered questions regarding the case and are continuing to investigate what happened to Navarro over the last few years. Police said Navarro is cooperating with their investigators.
It's not clear if she's been with anyone over the last four years. She was 14 when she disappeared.
Glendale police said Navarro was healthy and did not appear injured when she made contact with police. When asked by investigators if anyone hurt her, Navarro responded, "No, no one hurt me."
Navarro's family had gone to great lengths to find the missing teen by repeatedly spreading her story in the local media. The "Unsolved Mysteries" podcast published an episode about Navarro's disappearance earlier this year.
In a video message posted on the "Finding Alicia" Facebook page, Navarro's mother said she does not yet know all the details about what happened to her daughter.
"The important thing is that she is alive," the mother said in the video.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Police say speed appears to have played a role in a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday night along Woodlawn Avenue in the area of Hitchcock Street.
Michigan City police said they and other emergency responders were called to the site around 10 p.m. and found a man dead next to his crashed motorcycle.
"We extend our thanks and appreciation to the Hammond Police Department for dedicating numerous hours toward locating Mr. Gant and taking him into custody," Portage police said.
"A preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Woodlawn Avenue at a high rate of speed approaching the curve to the west of Hitchcock Street," Michigan City Police Lt. Steve Westphal said.
"The operator applied the brakes causing the rear tire of the motorcycle to lock up, making the motorcycle skid," Westphal said. "The motorcycle then fell on its side, sliding approximately 160ft before hitting a utility pole located off of the roadway."
"I observed (the driver) to have a bloody nose and redness on the right side of his face," police said.
The identity of the deceased driver is being withheld at this time until proper notifications are made, police said.
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"Police are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine whether drugs or alcohol were a factor," according to Westphal.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Cpl. Brian Wright at 219-874-3221, extension 1008 or at bwright@emichigancity.com .
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
John Skomac Jr.
Arrest Date: July 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Westville Police Department
Offense Description: Resisting Law Enforcement
Class: Felony
Age: 40
Residence: Westville, IN
John Blasz
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator
Class: Felony
Age: 51
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jeffrey Samm
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department; Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Strangulation; Domestic Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 54
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Anteis Robinson
Arrest Date: July 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Theft Prior Conviction
Class: Felony
Age: 30
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Thomas Messenger
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Matthew Borders
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of a Narcotic Drug; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 27
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Roger Simmons
Arrest Date: July 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy
Class: Felony
Age: 58
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shauna Mulcahy
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 28
Residence: LaPorte, IN
James Stovall
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy
Class: Felony
Age: 67
Residence: Walkerton, IN
Joshua Bracken
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Cocaine
Class: Felony
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jose Santiago-Villafuerte
Arrest Date: July 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Darren Lovins
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 32
Residence: Hamlet, IN
Blake Tweedy
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Theft; Criminal Mischief; Burglary
Class: Felonies
Age: 41
Residence: Hebron, IN
Elijah Young
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Intimidation
Class: Felony
Age: 18
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Willard Lawson
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Residential Entry; Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Branden Tweedy
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Burglary; Theft; Criminal Mischief
Class: Felonies
Age: 23
Residence: Hebron, IN
Crystal Sanchez
Arrest Date: July 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Damon Sacks
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Habitual Traffic Offender; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 44
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shawnkendra Overshown-Lewis
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Trafficking with an Inmate
Class: Felony
Age: 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Tiffany Ransom
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Unlawful Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 34
Residence: LaPorte, IN
David Hunt
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 41
Residence: South Bend, IN
Jamison Fields
Arrest Date: July 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Unlawful Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 31
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Brendan Pratt
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Shawn Higgins
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator
Class: Felony
Age: 53
Residence: Griffith, IN
Bradlee Daus
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Invasion of Privacy; Stalking; Intimidation
Class: Felonies
Age: 47
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Rachel Pierce
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 31
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Nicholas Riedel
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Intimidation
Class: Felony
Age: 30
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Connie Coon
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Duane Keeling
Arrest Date: July 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Henry Edwards
Arrest Date: July 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Daniel Turner
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 37
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jacob Rabideau
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Trever Pfeiffer
Arrest Date: July 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Essie Kuss
Arrest Date: July 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
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VALPARAISO — One of two men charged with murder in the June 13 beating death of a 35-year-old Hobart resident is now in custody in Porter County and is expected to make an initial court appearance Friday morning, officials said.
Domonic Brothers, 28, of Gary, is charged along with Jada Monroe, 28, of Danville, Va., with two counts of murder and a single felony count of robbery resulting in serious bodily injury in the death of Derek Hartz, according to court records.
Brothers, who along with Monroe had been picked up and held in Ohio following the local death, was booked into the Porter County Jail around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, records show.
He will appear for an initial hearing on his charges Friday before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer.
Monroe has reportedly not yet been returned to Porter County. His case is pending before Porter Superior Court Judge Mike Fish.
"We extend our thanks and appreciation to the Hammond Police Department for dedicating numerous hours toward locating Mr. Gant and taking him into custody," Portage police said.
What is known is that the body of Hartz was found around 11 a.m. June 13 at the Chustak Public Fishing Area located at 331 W. County Road 600 North in Portage Township. The area was described by police as a 76-acre public fishing area just off State Road 149.
The body was found on a small trail on the edge of the site on a deflated air mattress, according to court documents.
Hartz had "excessive bleeding" from his skull and was nude from the waist down, officials said.
The Porter County Coroner's Office ruled Hartz's death a homicide from blunt-force trauma to the head.
Investigators found a Virginia identification card at the scene and learned that a cell phone and vehicle belonging to Hartz were missing.
"Police are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine whether drugs or alcohol were a factor," the department said.
Using state-of-the-art technology and with the assistance of Ohio law enforcement, Porter County police said they located the stolen vehicle in Ohio and Brothers and Monroe were taken into custody.
Court records say Hartz's mother told detectives he had taken their shared car after 4:30 a.m. June 13 and left her a note that he was going to see a friend. She tried to contact him to return the car after he was deceased and continued to receive texts back.
"This case would not have ended the way it did if we didn’t have the cooperation of our local/state/and federal law enforcement partners," Porter County police said. "This was an isolated incident and there is no other concerns to the public."
Anyone in the area of the Chustak Public Fishing Area from 4 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 13 is encouraged contact the sheriff's department at 219-477-3140.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
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WHITING — Calumet College of St. Joseph has added five new members to its board of trustees
The new board members are Jennifer Fredericks, Rena Henderson Mason, Ellery Hunter, Lou Molina and Elizabeth Ortiz.
Fredericks serves as the director of business development at the law firm Ice Miller. Henderson Mason is the founder of the consulting firm Bold Agenda. Hunter is an ordained minister at Victory Cathedral Worship Center, Molina serves on board of directors for St. Catherine Hospital and the 219 Health Network. Ortiz is the former vice president for institutional diversity and equity at DePaul University
“We are honored that these leaders chose to share their incredible talents with CCSJ,” said Amy McCormack, president of the college. “The diversity of their backgrounds and expertise will position us well as we continue to develop our campus.”
New $34.7 million Kankakee Welcome Center aims to wow with wind turbine blades, bison and other wonders
Crown Point man dead after Saturday morning crash, police say
10-mile stretch of Interstate 65 closed for six hours due to semi rollover, ISP says
Crown Point Counseling owner charged with forging records
Train derailed in Valparaiso, resulting in at least one road closure that will last for days
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Former Crown Point teacher sentenced for sexual relationship with student
Region shooting declared homicide, victim identified
Jury finds Highland woman not guilty of reckless homicide
Unoccupied vehicle caused Valparaiso train derailment, man arrested
Sheryl Crow responds to Jason Aldean’s song controversy
Driver dies in fiery crash at area dragstrip, officials say
Underground Railroad history to be unearthed in Northwest Indiana
Porter County man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls nabbed years after charges filed
Cleveland-Cliffs reports $356 million second-quarter profit
Four of the new members are alumni of the institution with Fredericks, Hunter, Molina and Ortiz graduating from the college.
PHOTOS: Oil City Stadium hosts the Northern League All-Star Game
East All-Stars' tries unsuccessfully to steal third Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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East All-Star Dawson Willis slides safely into third beating the tag by West All-Star Graham Mastros Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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Nolan Vleek is the lead off pitcher for the West All-Stars Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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East All-Star Dawson Willis steals second beating the tag by West All-Star Jayden Comia Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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East All-Stars third baseman Max Waszkiewicz can only watch as West All-Stars runner Kevin Bushnell slides safely into third Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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East All-Stars' tries unsuccessfully to steal third Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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Nolan Vleek is the lead off pitcher for the West All-Stars Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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Dylan Matusa takes his turn on the mound Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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West All-Star Graham Mastros rounds third and heads home to score Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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Josh Ortiz takes over pitching duties for the East All-Stars Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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East All-Stars Kevin Hall tries unsuccessfully to steal third Tuesday at the Northern League All-Star Game in Whiting.
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President Joe Biden announced Thursday his intention to nominate Hammond-based federal Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Kolar has been a magistrate judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana since 2019.
Kolar also serves as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He has served in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2009 and was on active duty in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2015.
Previously, Kolar served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana from 2007 to 2018. He was the National Security Lead in that office from 2015 to 2018.
Kolar was an associate at Mayer Brown L.L.P. from 2006 to 2007 and 2003 to 2005. He served as a law clerk for Judge Wayne Andersen on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois from 2005 to 2006.
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- Crown Point man dead after Saturday morning crash, police say
- 10-mile stretch of Interstate 65 closed for six hours due to semi rollover, ISP says
- Crown Point Counseling owner charged with forging records
- Train derailed in Valparaiso, resulting in at least one road closure that will last for days
- NWI Business Ins and Outs: Texas Roadhouse, Fairway Indoor Golf, Picky Pet Boutique, KAD Academy and Compass Travel Center opening; former Book Warehouse closes
- Former Crown Point teacher sentenced for sexual relationship with student
- Region shooting declared homicide, victim identified
- Jury finds Highland woman not guilty of reckless homicide
- Unoccupied vehicle caused Valparaiso train derailment, man arrested
- Sheryl Crow responds to Jason Aldean’s song controversy
- Driver dies in fiery crash at area dragstrip, officials say
- Underground Railroad history to be unearthed in Northwest Indiana
- Porter County man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls nabbed years after charges filed
- Cleveland-Cliffs reports $356 million second-quarter profit
Kolar received his J.D. in 2003 and his B.A. in 1999, both from Northwestern University.
The seventh circuit includes Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Purdue University Northwest will be hosting two community backpack giveaways next week for families in need.
The Roaring Back to School Backpack Giveaways will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at PNW’s main campus in Hammond and its branch campus in Westville.
Supplies will be distributed in the 173rd Street parking lot at the Hammond campus, and inside the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex at the Westville location.
In addition to backpacks, writing, paper and art supplies will also be distributed.
For more information, visit pnw.edu/backpack-giveaway .
PHOTOS: Beehives at PNW
Thousands of bees do what bees do in a wax comb in one of the three hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Hannah Ingraham (from left), John Bachmann and Nicky Jones check on one of the three beehives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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A camera keeps watch on the thousands of bees around the hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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A sign on a door leading to the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest warns of bees.
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Thousands of bees cling to a frame from one of three hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Nicky Jones shows a drone from one of the hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Bees from the hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Nicky Jones and Hannah Ingraham examine a frame from a hive that houses thousands of bees on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Nicky Jones examines a frame from a hive that houses thousands of bees on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Thousands of bees are shown on a frame from one of the three hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Bees swarm around the hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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Thousands of bees do what bees do in a wax comb in one of the three hives on the roof of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Purdue Northwest in Hammond.
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DULUTH — Members of a Duluth clergy are picking up the pieces after a break-in Tuesday morning left St. Mary Star of the Sea Church without its namesake statue.
Police responded after a man broke into the facility at roughly 10 a.m. and climbed to the top of the altar, according to Duluth Police Department spokesperson Mattie Hjelseth. Police negotiated with the suspect for hours before eventually arresting him and transporting him to a local hospital for evaluation.
The News Tribune generally does not name suspects until they have been formally charged.
According to the Rev. Seth Cogolin, a pastor at St. Mary’s, the church’s high altar and free-standing altar were damaged during the break-in, and a statue of the Virgin Mary on the high altar was destroyed.
St. Mary’s, located at 325 E. Third St., was founded in 1883 and has used the same building since 1906.
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In a statement following the incident, Gogolin said the church is working to repair and replace what it can, and said he was thankful no one was hurt in the process.
“We pray for the man who broke into the church as well as the police officers and firefighters who assisted in resolving the situation,” Gogolin wrote in the statement. “Although no actual desecration happened, we will offer prayers of reparation for what took place.”
Confessions have been temporarily moved to the Duluth Cathedral. Liturgies are planned to resume at St. Mary’s on Friday.
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Alex Murdaugh murder trial star witness Kenneth Kinsey named SC Deputy of the Year
One of the most memorable and relatable "star" witnesses in the recent double murder trial of disgraced former lawyer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh has now been recognized by his peers with one of the state's highest law enforcement honors.
Dr. Kenneth Kinsey, who currently serves as the Chief Deputy for the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, was recognized by the South Carolina Sheriff's Association as Deputy of the Year.
The award, which was voted on by the Sheriffs in all 46 counties in South Carolina, was one of several presented at the SCSA annual conference held July 12 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
"Thank you to the Sheriffs in South Carolina who thought I was worthy of this great honor," Kinsey stated on his Facebook page. "I have and always will hold myself to the highest standards. I look forward to what the future may hold and hope to continue to serve you (the public) in some capacity."
Chief Kinsey’s testimony during the Alex Murdaugh trial described the gruesome sequence of events of the night of June 7, 2021, when Murdaugh's wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul, were found dead, shot multiple times in a horrific fashion. He offered expert opinion as to which of the shots were fired first, which were fatal, how it happened, and the trajectory of the rounds fired based on the evidence around the crime scene.
After testimony from Kinsey and other expert witnesses during a six-week trial in Walterboro, S.C., Murdaugh was convicted and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences.
Kinsey's testimony, delivered with a down-home Southern style and a touch of humor, was so memorable and relatable to the Colleton County jury, who had to consider mountains of financial and scientific evidence including cell phone and vehicle GPS data, that after the trial the jury asked to meet with Kinsey personally to thank him for helping them understand a complex case in such a personable fashion.
After the trial, Julie Grant of Court TV, which livestreamed the entire event, called Kinsey a "break-out star," as throngs of reporters gathered around him for interviews.
“Dr. Kenneth Kinsey became a literal star witness during this trial, arriving to a crowd cheering as he walked into court for the last time,” said broadcast reporter Grace Runkel, Carolina Fox News.
Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenel nominated Kinsey for the award, and here is an excerpt from that nomination letter: "It is from this extreme act of professionalism developed from his three decades of law enforcement, hands-on experience, leadership, knowledge, training, honed to the level as a crime scene reconstruction expert, we nominate OCSO Chief Deputy Kenny Kinsey for the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association’s Deputy of the Year."
As Chief Deputy, Kinsey is the second highest ranking officer in the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, answering directly to Sheriff Leroy Ravenel. Kinsey, whose parents were also involved in law enforcement and public safety, has extensive law enforcement and investigative experience, from working with SWAT teams to state police crime scene units with a S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and has even launched his own private forensic investigative consulting firm.
Kinsey to be guest of honor at Hampton County Sheriff's K9 fundraiser
As he eyes a possible retirement soon, Kinsey will cap off this honor by giving back to the law enforcement community by appearing as a guest speaker for a police fundraiser in cash-strapped, rural Hampton County.
Kinsey will be a special guest speaker on Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. for a Hampton County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit fundraiser at the Stanley Arts Center, on Lee Avenue, Hampton.
"Dr. Kinsey will share a message regarding his passion for law enforcement and the importance of community involvement," the HCSO announced. "With his wealth of experience, knowledge and dedication, he has captivated many world wide, creating a legacy of inspiration for his fellow colleagues and law enforcement officers everywhere."
The fundraiser is a formal, black-tie event. Interested guests can purchase a $25 ticket today by contacting the HCSO at 803-914-2200 or 803-914-2177. You can also contact Deputy Donahue at 803-842-5550 or Deputy Sanders at 803-942-2567.
Kinsey urged locals and corporate supporters alike to support this fundraiser and the Hampton County K-9 unites.
"These men and women need help with equipment and supplies for their new K-9 unit," stated Kinsey. "Sometimes they are expected to perform miracles with fugitives, missing children or elderly dementia patients."
All proceeds from the fundraiser will exclusively be used for the care and support of the HCSO bloodhounds and K-9 team.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For three decades, nobody knew for certain what happened to 12-year-old Jennifer Odom after she got off a school bus on a typical day in 1993. The girl was found dead in a Florida orange grove not long after.
Now, authorities in Hernando County say a DNA match has identified her killer as Jeffrey Norman Crum, 61, who is already serving two life sentences for a 2015 sexual battery and attempted murder conviction. State Attorney Bill Gladson said Thursday prosecutors will seek the death penalty in the Odom case.
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“This is every parent’s nightmare,” Gladson said at a news conference in Brooksville, a city of about 7,000 people roughly 50 miles north of Tampa. “I have confidence we have the right person and we have the right aggravators in this particular case to treat it as a death penalty case.”
A grand jury indicted Crum on first-degree murder, kidnapping and sexual battery charges, Gladson added. It wasn’t immediately clear if Crum had a lawyer to speak for him about the case.
Read: ‘A horrific incident’: New details released in cold case of slain Central Florida woman
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said detectives never stopped working on the case even as the decades passed.
“I can tell you the investigation never stopped,” Nienhuis said.
On Feb. 19, 1993, the day she disappeared, Jennifer got off her school bus at around 3 p.m. in Pasco County, just south of Hernando County. She waved to her friends and began walking the roughly 200-yard (183-meter) distance to her home, but she never made it.
Read: Convicted killer already serving life sentenced for 1991 Daytona Beach cold-case murder
Children who were on the bus told investigators they saw a faded blue pickup truck slowly following Jennifer as she walked home. Six days after she disappeared, her body was found in an orange grove in Hernando County after a massive search that the media closely followed.
Crum has a violent crime history, including a 1981 robbery and a 1985 sexual battery case in Hillsborough County, according to court records.
“This is not someone who should be taken lightly,” Nienhuis said. “This is a bad guy who enjoyed violence.”
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Nienhuis said DNA collected from Crum’s past sexual battery case gave them the evidence they needed to charge him in Jennifer’s killing.
“All of us, especially those of us in law enforcement, can think of Jennifer as our sister, our niece, our granddaughter and realize, man, this is a tragedy beyond tragedy,” Nienhuis said.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The 17th Annual Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show featuring Steele Creek Nature Center & Park in Bristol, Tennessee opened submissions on Thursday.
The contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages and pictures must be taken at Steele Creek Park, focusing on natural aspects, a release stated.
“This is always a fun opportunity for anyone with a camera to show what a beautiful and diverse park we have, right here in the middle of Bristol,” said Robin Feierabend, contest coordinator. “It helps us get that message out and, hopefully, makes more people aware of the importance of nature and the need to preserve what we have.”
The contest will be online, and all photographs should be submitted by e-mail in digital format. Participants can submit pictures until 11:59 p.m. on September 22.
Winners of the contest will be announced following a presentation at the 26th Annual Wildlife Weekend at the park.
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SEVILLE, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of animal cruelty after four horses were seized earlier this month, one of which had to be euthanized.
Deputies seized the horses from a property in Seville on July 8. The sheriff’s office said all of the horses suffered from malnutrition and lack of medical care, while two of them were severely emaciated and suffered from infections and overgrown hooves.
The horses were placed under the care of a veterinarian, but the condition of one of the horses continued to worsen until it was euthanized on July 22. Another horse remains in critical condition.
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Wayne Prevatt, 65, was arrested on Wednesday. He faces two counts of felony cruelty to animals, two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and four counts of unlawful confinement/abandoning of animals.
The sheriff’s office said Prevatt had told deputies he fell on hard times and was unable to care for the horses. Deputies suspect the horses’ conditions had worsened over several months.
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The Bottom cultural center will reopen after community raised over $25K for repairs
The Bottom bookstore and community center is set to reopen after unexpected severe plumbing issues disrupted and displaced summer programming for over two weeks.
The East Magnolia Avenue space will reopen July 28 after raising over $25,000 to pay for extensive pipe work to its 100-year-old building, according to a July 26 update the organization shared on social media.
“We’re screaming ‘thank you’ at the top of our lungs! Within two weeks, you all have helped us raise $25,655.39, pushing us over our initial fundraising goal,” the post said. “Although more work and serious landscaping is still needed, all funds raised are going towards additional work.”
The Bottom is a community center that celebrates Black culture and creativity and is named in honor of the historic Black neighborhood in East Knoxville that was ravaged by Knoxville's urban removal projects 1959-1974.
The initial fundraising goal was $15,000. But the cost of repairs climbed to over $19,000 after plumbers assessed the facility needed a partial inside drain repipe and a full sewer repipe.
The facility is reopening just in time for the organization’s Sew It, Sell It market day which is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29. A “community appreciation day” to thank those who supported the organization while the facility was being repaired is also expected to be held soon.
In addition to Sew It, Sell It, an entrepreneurship program, The Bottom hosts literacy, art, cultural and other programs throughout the year.
“I think it's so important that we're (here)," The Bottom Executive Director Kalil White told Knox News July 20. “Hopefully we can be able to continue this programming year after year and expand and do more.”
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Check out our roundup of the latest special events, music, theater, nightlife and kids events.
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Special events
Bloomington-Normal
McLean County Fair; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 27-30, The Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
PWMC Casino Night Fundraiser; 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 27, ISU Hancock Stadium Club, 211 N. Main St., Normal.
Farmers Market; 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. July 29, downtown Bloomington Square.
Keg Grove Brewing Company Tour; 9:30 a.m. July 29, 712 E. Empire St., Bloomington.
Pridefest; 4-10 p.m. July 29, Museum Square, block of North Center St. to 100 Block of W. Jefferson to 200 block of N. Main, Bloomington.
Star Wars Night; 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 29, The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal.
August First Friday; 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4, various locations in downtown Bloomington.
Deadhead Daze; 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4-5, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Central Illinois
Plant Based Expo; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 29, Exhibit Hall B at Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria.
Music
Bloomington-Normal
Free Franklin Park Concert; 7-8:30 p.m. July 27, Corner of Walnut and McLean, Bloomington.
Sips & Sounds - Brass Quintet; 6 p.m. July 27, Keg Grove Brewing Company, 712 E. Empire St., Bloomington; free.
Casey Joe Collins, Tail Light Rebellion, Ashley Helvie; 7-10:30 p.m. July 27, Nightshop, 517 N. Main St., Bloomington; $10.
Illinois Chamber Music Festival Faculty and Guest Artist Performance; 7:30-9 p.m. July 27, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1210 Parks St., Presser Hall School of Music.
Linda's Birthday (food, music, dancing); 8 p.m. July 27, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Alabaster; 6-9 p.m., July 28, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Brett Scallions of FUEL with Letters from the Dead; 8 p.m. July 28, The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington; 18+; $18.
RnB Friday w/ DJ Love; 8 p.m. July 28, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
John Till; 6-9 p.m. July 29, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Green Diamond Express; 7-10:30 p.m. July 29, Nightshop, 517 N. Main St., Bloomington; $10.
New Orleans Jazzman Quinn Sternberg; 8 p.m. July 29, Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front St., Bloomington.
Summer 2023 Faculty and Guest Artist Performance 4; 3-4:30 p.m. July 30, Presser Hall School of Music, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1210 Park St., Bloomington.
Bury Thy Wicked, Swim Ignorant Fire, Assassinator, Slaughterdog; 7-11 p.m., July 30, Nightshop, 517 N. Main St., Bloomington; $10.
Pop Evil with Eva Under Fire, Lines of Loyalty; 7:30 p.m., July 30, The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington; 18+; $25.
Alabama Getaway; 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Central Illinois
Steve Vai: Inviolate Tour 2023; 8 p.m. July 27, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria; $35+.
Ted Nugent; 7:30 p.m. July 29, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria; $43+.
Tom Keifer Band, Winger & John Corabi; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW. Jefferson Ave., Peoria; $46+.
Theater
Bloomington-Normal
Disney's Newsies; 7 p.m. July 27-29 and 2:30 p.m. July 30, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; $10-$20.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: The Tempest; 8-10:30 p.m. July 27 and 7:30-10 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1 and Aug. 3, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture; 7 p.m. July 28 and 30, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
The Comedy of Errors; 8-10:30 p.m. July 28 and 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 2-5, Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barret and Pink Floyd; 7 p.m. July 28 and 3 p.m. July 29, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson; 8-10:30 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 4, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Frozen; 3 p.m. July 30, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
Afire; 7 p.m. Aug. 3-4, Normal Theater, 209 W. North St., Normal.
Central Illinois
The Sunshine Boys; through Aug. 6; 5:30-9:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays; The Barn III, 1451 Timberline Road, Goodfield; $25.
For Kids
Bloomington-Normal
Kinder Camp: Spy Kids STEAM; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 27-28, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal; for incoming kindergarteners.
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program - Monarchs; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 27, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal.
Kids Night Out - Christmas in July; 6:30-9 p.m. July 28, Anderson Aquatic Center, 100 S. Maple St., Normal.
Camp Discovery: STEAM Camp; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal; entering grades 1-6.
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program - Trees; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 3, Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal.
Central Illinois
Fairy Tea Party Under The Stars; 7-9 p.m. July 29, Wild Harvest, 9122 Bucks Road, Heyworth; $15; ages 2 and up need ticket.
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BLOOMINGTON — With the 2023-24 school year quickly approaching, it is time to make sure students are up to date on their immunizations.
The McLean County Health Department offers children's immunization appointments from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are offered year round and can be made by calling 309-888-5455.
"We no longer offer a Saturday clinic, but for the month of August, every single Monday we offer a late clinic to help with immunizations for back to school," said Public Affairs Coordinator Marianne Manko. "They are available from 10:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th."
Preschool and kindergarten students must have DTap, polio, Hib, Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and pneumococcal immunization records signed by a doctor.
Sixth grade students must have a complete immunization record signed by a health care provider, including DTap and meningitis immunizations.
Twelfth grade students need proof of receiving two meningitis vaccinations, with the first dose received on or after the 11th birthday and the second dose received on or after the 16th birthday. Only one dose is required if the first dose was received at 16 years old.
According to the MCHD website, all Illinois children in kindergarten and grades two and six must have an oral health examination. MCHD offers a children's dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Dental appointments can be made by calling 309-888-5479.
MCHD can immunize all children, including those with private or public health insurance, and those without health insurance. Proxy forms can be found at mcleanil.gov. The form must be printed out and signed, and the proxy must bring an ID.
"The online Proxy form allows a person who is not the guardian to bring the child in for an immunization," Manko said.
Though the MCHD does not offer physicals, they are available at Chestnut Family Health Center, Carle BroMenn Family Health Clinic and the Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center.
Those who need a copy of their children's immunization records can obtain one at dph.illinois.gov/vaxverify.html.
Other area counties
The Livingston County Health Department is taking immunization appointments on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month; call 815-844-7174.
For immunization appointments at the Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department, call 217-935-3427 or 217-762-7911. Children who are not fully insured are still eligible for vaccines.
The Logan County Department of Public Health offers vaccine clinics from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 217-735-2317 to make an appointment.
The Tazewell County Health Department offers children's vaccine clinics from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. TB tests are not given on Thursdays. Call 309-929-0294 to make an appointment.
The Woodford County Health Department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vaccine appointments can be made by calling 309-467-3064.
The Ford County Health Department is hosting a back-to-school immunization clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at 235 N. Taft St., Paxton. The clinic is for those ages 18 and younger and for those with or without insurance. Appointments are available, but walk-ins will also be accepted. Call 217-379-9281 to make an appointment.
Treats and school supplies will be available at the Ford County clinic while supplies last. Each child will be entered to win a bookbag.
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BLOOMINGTON — The National Weather Service has put most of Central Illinois, including McLean County , under an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Friday.
During this time, dangerously hot conditions with head index values up to 115 degrees are expected, with overnight values only falling to the upper 70s, according to the NWS.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, particularly for people working outside or participating in outdoor activities.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, shallow breathing, clammy skin, muscle tremors and heavy perspiration.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, a person suffering from heat stroke should get to an air-conditioned environment if possible or move to a shady location outside. They also should loosen their clothing and drink a cool, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverage.
Symptoms of heat stroke could include a high body temperature, red and dry skin, rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion and unconsciousness.
A person suffering from heat stroke should not be given fluids, according to IDPH. Instead, the person should be moved to a shady location and put in a semi-sitting position before having their head and body bathed in cold water.
A map of excessive heat warnings in Illinois through Friday.
Image from the National Weather Service
To further keep residents safe during the heat wave, McLean County offers a number of cooling centers:
Bloomington Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; available space is limited Denny's Restaurant, 701 Eldorado Road, open 24 hours Walmart, 2225 W. Market St., 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Junction at Home Sweet Home Ministries, 301 E. Oakland Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Connect Transit bus, parking lot of McLean County Health Department, 200 W. Front St., availability determined on a case-by-case basis depending on available resources and weather
Normal Denny's Restaurant, 1615 N. Main St., 6 a.m. to midnight Meijer, 1900 E. College Ave., 6 a.m. to midnight Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Uptown Station, 11 Uptown Circle, daily until last train at 9 p.m. Walmart, 300 Greenbriar Drive, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Arrowsmith Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, for a fire chief to assist.
Bellflower Bellflower Community Center cafeteria, 104 W. Center St., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Chenoa Chenoa Fire Department, 920 E. Cemetery Ave.; contact the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, to ensure the station is manned.
Cooksville Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, for the village president or fire chief to assist.
Downs Downs Fire Department, 102 W. Main St., open 24 hours, call 309-378-2021 to make sure the station is staffed.
Heyworth Village Hall, 108 S. Buchanan St., 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday Heyworth Fire Department upon notification, 103. S. Buchanan St., 309-473-3223
Hudson Hudson Fire Department, 502 N. Broadway; call 309-726-1501 to see if station is manned.
LeRoy Love's Travel Stop, 505 S. Persimmon Drive, 24 hours
Lexington Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, for a fire chief, police department or emergency management agency to assist.
McLean Road Ranger Truck Stop, 315 E. Dixie Road, 24 hours
Saybrook Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, for a fire chief to assist.
Stanford Allin Township Fire Department, 104 W. Main St.; call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, for the fire department to assist.
Temperatures continue to escalate, making 2023 one reaching record high temperatures. That’s why we need to become knowledgeable of certain heat conductors we are using daily. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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64% of Americans are now exposed to extreme heat. Here's why that's worrying
64% of Americans are now exposed to extreme heat. Here's why that's worrying
The infamous Dust Bowl years of the 1930s saw unprecedented extreme heat waves decimate the Midwest and the Great Plains. Temperatures climbed to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in states used to a relatively cool climate. Over the span of six years, roughly 5,000 people died from heat-related causes, and intense drought made agricultural efforts nearly impossible.
The Dust Bowl heat waves were something of an anomaly at the time, as there was little climate science at that time to explain the event. However, climate scientists today have reflected on the event as one of the first human-influenced climate events , triggered by coal-reliant industrialization, and as a harbinger of climate change.
Today, record-breaking heat waves have emerged with alarming frequency and more intensity than ever before. People in cities used to temperate or cool summers across the U.S. have been contending with temperatures more suited to Death Valley. Meanwhile, heat waves are becoming even more intense in already-hot locales , including the Sun Belt. Despite this, Americans are moving to Southern states at high rates, increasing the number of people who will be exposed to extreme heat.
To investigate how extreme heat is impacting cities across the country, OhmConnect compiled a list of how heat waves in major U.S. cities have changed over time, with data from sources including the Environmental Protection Agency , the World Health Organization , the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions , Globalchange.gov , and other scientific research. The data available is from 1961 to 2021 across 50 large metropolitan areas.
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Heat waves have become more frequent across major US cities
U.S. cities are experiencing more heat waves every year. In the 1960s, cities endured an average of two heat waves per year. That number has grown to an average of six each year during the 2010s and 2020s, according to the EPA. Cities are particularly vulnerable to more heat waves because of factors like urban heat islands , an effect that makes urban areas hotter than surrounding rural regions. Many factors contribute to urban heat islands: darker surfaces like asphalt and roof shingles—which absorb rather than reflect heat—less shade from trees, and fewer plants emitting cooling moisture from their leaves.
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Current heat wave seasons last 49 days longer than they did in the 1960s
In addition to heat waves becoming more frequent, heat wave seasons have also become longer. In the 1960s, heat wave seasons lasted an average of 24 days a year. In the 2020s, that number has risen to more than 70 days a year. The expansion of heat wave seasons can be dangerous, since it widens the window for extreme temperatures during unusual times of the year. This can lead to situations in which people are not prepared, leaving them vulnerable.
The increased frequency of heat waves and length of heat wave seasons has inspired some cities to take action. In 2021, the mayor of Miami-Dade County appointed a chief heat officer , the first in the nation. This position is intended to strategize ways of keeping people safe from increasingly intense heat events in a city that is experiencing some of the worst heat waves in the country.
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The average heat wave lasts about 4 days, a day longer than in the 1960s
Longer heat waves have grave consequences for people's health and safety, particularly for those who are unhoused or who don't have access to air conditioning. Living for prolonged periods at very high temperatures without being able to cool off can increase the risk of heat-related illness and even death. To make matters worse, record-breaking heat during the nighttime has been reported across the country, removing the usual respite from heat offered by the sun going down, and adding to the danger already caused by several days of extreme temperatures.
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Temperature increases are now more extreme
The intensity of heat waves has steadily climbed over the past six decades. Both in regions accustomed to some amount of extreme temperatures, like the South, as well as in areas which have not previously experienced high temperatures, heat waves have become hotter and more deadly.
In 2021, the Pacific Northwest, a region known for its moderate weather, saw a blistering heat wave that peaked between 116 and 118 degrees Fahrenheit. The event caught many people unprepared, and hundreds of deaths were reported in Oregon and Washington, particularly among people who did not have access to air conditioning. Other cities in California and other parts of the Western U.S. experienced extreme heat waves in September 2022, making it the hottest September on record for the West.
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Dehydration and weather-related deaths are on the rise
Heat is the leading extreme weather-related cause of death in the U.S. The EPA estimates that between 600 and 1,300 deaths occur in the U.S. every year from extreme heat. Heat-related illnesses and deaths can happen when the body loses its ability to regulate its internal temperature. Dehydration and increased internal temperature can cause blood thickening, which leads to organ and heart damage.
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Agriculture and energy: a point of no return
Extreme heat waves impact much more than people's ability to be outside without air conditioning. They also have serious environmental, agricultural, and energy-related ramifications. Heat waves harm crops, cause issues with plant growth, and make it difficult for livestock to survive. They also exacerbate drought, creating water shortages and conditions that are conducive to wildfires and other natural disasters.
Energy systems can also be strained by an increased need for high-energy utilities like air conditioning, with demand outstripping supply in some cases. In July 2022, Texans were instructed to conserve as much energy as possible to alleviate strain on the power grid as temperatures neared 110 F.
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Preparation is key to facing extreme temperatures
As extreme heat events continue to become more frequent and severe, experts caution that being prepared for intense heat waves is one of the best ways to keep people safe. On an institutional level, the CDC recommends having early heat wave alerts in place on a city or county level to warn residents of impending extreme heat risks. This would also enable public cooling centers to open at appropriate times, a vital measure for those without air conditioning and people experiencing homelessness. Keeping hydrated and avoiding the outdoors during heat waves is especially important.
At the same time, measures can be taken to prevent the continued rise of temperatures, as well as to mediate the risks of straining energy systems. Increasing energy efficiency and forms of renewable energy would prevent power grids from being overwhelmed while limiting further emissions, which contribute to rising temperatures in the first place. Introducing more trees and vegetation to urban areas could also work to introduce shade, increase air quality and reduce the harm of emissions, and limit the impact of urban heat islands.
This story originally appeared on OhmConnect and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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Contact Drew Zimmerman at 309-820-3276. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DZimmermanLee
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Oregon City Wednesday night after authorities found suspected fentanyl, meth and body armor inside an apartment, according to the Oregon City Police Department.
Just after 8:15 p.m., Oregon City police served a drug search warrant at an apartment on May Street where they arrested 53-year-old David Tornblad and seized suspected fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, meth and body armor, authorities said.
Tornblad faces several charges including felon in possession of body armor, second-degree distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree trademark counterfeiting and possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine.
“Once again, thank you to all the community members who have been working hard to bring awareness to the ongoing fentanyl crisis,” Oregon City Police said in a Facebook post announcing the arrest.
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The 12th annual "Guns vs. Hoses" charity softball game is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Melaleuca Field, 900 Jim Garchow Way.
The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Lodge No. 8 will face the Idaho Falls Firefighter Association in a nine-inning long game that will be anything but ordinary.
The opposing teams are competing to raise money for the Idaho sector of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission to the game is free, and there is a suggested $5donation upon entry per person and $20 per family.
The game itself will raise money as each inning passes. Audience members can put specific players in a jail cell. They are not allowed to return to the game until someone posts their "bond," said Sgt. Bryan Lovell, the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office spokesman.
Audience members are also encouraged to buy runs for the teams, an aspect which skyrockets the score, Lovell said. He said last years "Guns vs. Hoses" game ended with an approximate score of 150-160.
The last few innings of the game will be "straight up softball" to see which first responder group is truly better at the game, Lovell said.
Even though the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office work together on a daily basis to keep the Bonneville County community safe, all teamwork fizzles away once that first inning starts. The rivalry begins to boil over.
In the inaugural "Guns vs. Hoses" game, a trophy was awarded to the winning team. The same trophy has been given to the victors year after year. For the next 364 days until the officers and firefighters meet on the field, the trophy stays at the winning group's facility.
The Sheriff's Office was on a five-year winning streak when the firefighters came through with an upset last year. Lovell is looking forward to getting the trophy back to its "rightful home" on Friday night.
The charity softball game has raked in nearly $20,000 for Make-A-Wish in previous years. Money from the entry donations, raffle winnings, run buyouts, bond postings and T-shirt sales all go to the charity.
"Every single bit goes to Make-A-Wish," Lovell said.
Lovell said the event seems to get more and more popular each year. He hopes to see the Bonneville County community show up to support the first responders and to donate to a good cause.
"What sticks out to me is the amount of support we get from the community each year," Lovell said. "We (first responders) are like one big family. We just want to get together and put on a show for the community."
The first responders participating in the event are grateful to Melaleuca for the use of their facility.
"We are very fortunate they let us use that (the field) right in the middle of the season," Lovell said.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday. Concessions, raffles and merchandise all will be available for purchase.
Lovell said he encourages the community to come watch the game, even if it gets "all sorts of crazy."
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A toddler was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning.
At 11:52 a.m. police received a call for a shooting on the 1600 block of north 29th Street, police said.
Upon police arriving, they found a home where four adults lived with four children aged 14, 9, 1 and 2 years old.
Police said the 14-year-old was able to get a hold of an unsecure gun in the home and fired the weapon, hitting the 2-year-old in the head.
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The 2-year-old girl was transported to the hospital by private vehicle and was pronounced dead around 12:30 p.m., according to the police.
Police believe that the 14-year-old and child shot were related and may have been cousins.
Police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident and provided no further information at this time on how the minor got ahold of the gun or the weapons ownership.
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NBC10's Frances Wang spoke with a neighbor on the street who said a mother came running out of her house carrying her baby and screaming for someone to help her save her baby.
The witness, a woman named Emonhy, said people in the neighborhood weren't reacting or helping the mother.
"All I'm thinking about is the baby, this could've been prevented," Emonhy said. "This is a baby that's gone."
The witness said a man driving by in a white car stopped and took the woman and baby to the hospital.
"That baby should be here, not six feet under," Emonhy said.
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New Jersey is pushing an ambitious agenda to move its more than 9 million residents away from natural gas and gasoline to heat their homes and power their cars, in favor of electricity to do the job of both.
But like many other places in the country, the moves, designed to lessen the harmful impact of burning fossil fuels on the planet’s climate, are garnering significant opposition from foes who warn that the government is coming to take away your stove and your car.
New Jersey utility regulators on Wednesday approved a series of “decarbonization” measures designed to incentivize buildings to switch from natural gas heat to electric. Participation in the programs is strictly voluntary, according to the chairman of the state Board of Public Utilities, who lashed out against “misinformation and lies” being circulated by opponents.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has said he wants only “zero-emissions” vehicles to be available in the state by 2035.
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Taken together, they represent aggressive steps to move away from fossil fuel use.
"We build upon our nation-leading record of bold climate action while delivering on our promise to utilize every tool at our disposal to combat the intensifying climate crisis,” Murphy said earlier this month in announcing the requirement that manufacturers ramp up their production of electric vehicles, reaching 100% by 2035.
“No one is coming for anyone’s gas stove,” the governor said. "No one is walking into anyone’s kitchen. No one is going to be forced to do anything, in any way.”
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But to opponents, the moves represent serious and costly government overreach, which will inevitably need to be enforced by bans.
“New Jerseyans are learning that the ultimate goal of ‘building decarbonization’ and Gov. Murphy’s extreme green energy plan is the elimination of affordable natural gas and the extremely costly replacement of gas stoves, furnaces, and hot water heaters,” said Republican state Sen. Anthony Bucco. “They’re realizing there’s no way to fully electrify the entire state without bans, mandates, expensive conversions, and higher energy bills."
The programs approved Wednesday by the Board of Public Utilities include goals and targets for buildings to install heat pumps instead of natural gas cooling and heating equipment.
These devices move heat between the air inside a home and the air outside a home, while ground source heat pumps transfer heat between the air inside a home and the ground outside a home. Low-income households would qualify for financial assistance to purchase and install them.
“Without a doubt, this will kick-start to the next generation of energy efficiency in New Jersey,” said the board's chairman, Joseph Fiordaliso. “We are encouraging folks to move to energy efficiency. Notice I said ‘encouraging.’ We are not requiring. We are not mandating anyone to give up their gas stove. I cannot emphasize more that we are not mandating anything. So, enough of the misinformation out there.”
Decarbonization of buildings is a critical component in New Jersey's energy master plan and is the focus of an executive order by the governor to install zero-carbon-emission space heating and cooling systems in 400,000 homes and 20,000 commercial properties, and make 10% of all low-to-moderate income properties electrification-ready by 2030.
It's already happening in places like Berkeley, California, which in 2019 voted to ban natural gas connections in all new construction. San Francisco and New York City soon followed.
But other places, particularly those with Republican-led governments, are resisting. As of June, 24 states have adopted laws prohibiting natural gas bans. They call the laws “pre-emption” measures.
New Jersey's business community is concerned with the cost of Murphy's proposals, which some opponents have put at more than $1 trillion.
“While we should all work to reduce carbon emissions, the ban of gas-powered cars in such an expedited time frame does not take costs or feasibility into account, and it is likely to result in a major increase in New Jersey residents who actually won’t be able to afford to drive," said Ray Cantor, an official with the New Jersey Business And Industry Association.
“The governor’s plan will make new cars virtually unaffordable for working and middle-class consumers and will severely limit vehicle consumer choice,” added Jim Appleton, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers.
But the state's environmental community strongly supports the switches.
“Building electrification is environmental protection from the inside out,” said Anjuli Ramos-Busot, state director of the Sierra Club. “Modern electric technologies are crucial to making our communities more resilient to extreme weather and are far more efficient than fossil-fuel alternatives. Our clean energy transition not only happens out there on our grids, but also right here in our homes and shared spaces so that we can all breathe easier while taking action to reduce harmful climate pollutants.”
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SAN ANTONIO — A large police presence has responded to South Park Mall on the south side after deadly gunfire Thursday afternoon.
San Antonio authorities say two people are hurt and one dead after a shooting, which unfolded shortly before 1 p.m. The victims have not been identified, and it's unknown if anyone has been arrested.
Numerous officers with the San Antonio Police department (SAPD) could be seen crowded around the entrance to Fitness Connection, on the south side of the mall off South Zarzamora. SAPD officials are expected to provide an update soon.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police in Seguin are looking for a deadly conduct suspect who they say left three people with disabilities sitting in a car without water on a scorching July day.
The three victims – ages 32, 53 and 76 – were under the care of the suspect, 41-year-old Corey Gill, and "found to be developmentally delayed to the extent that they would not be able to properly take care of themselves if placed in immediate danger," according to a press release. A concerned resident contacted police early in the evening of July 9 when he noticed the three men sitting in the car, which wasn't running, and asking for water.
Gill, the victims' legal guardian, told police he left them for about 20 minutes on a day when heat index values, or the "feels-like" temperature, was over 100 degrees. He said he turned the car off so they wouldn't drive away, but police said the men were showing signs of potential heat-related injury.
First responders eventually arrived to tend to the victims, who are all from San Antonio.
A warrant for Gill's arrest was issued on July 21, nearly two weeks after the initial call. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, you're urged to call Seguin police at (830)379-2123 or Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-403-TIPS.
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MIDLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - No injuries were reported after a truck drove into a home Wednesday evening.
At 6:12 p.m. on Wednesday, the Midland Township Fire Department was dispatched to the scene where a driver drove into the side of a garage.
The fire department assisted the wrecker company with removing the vehicle from the home. They also assisted the homeowner with removing her vehicle from the garage.
The Midland Township Fire Department told ABC12 News that the driver was likely distracted. They also say that the homeowners will be able to live in the home since the accident occurred in the garage.
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St. Clair Co. teens arrested in connection with theft of 3 cars, two burglaries
Two St. Clair County teens have been arrested in connection with the theft of three cars, a gun and at least two burglaries Wednesday, officials said.
The two, a 17-year-old from Port Huron and a 16-year-old from Port Huron Township, were taken to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center to await charges, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said.
According to authorities, a single-vehicle accident reported at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in the intersection of Smiths Creek and Range roads near Interstate 94 in Kimball Township. Deputies were called to the area for a report of a 2012 Honda Civic striking a pole and knocking down the intersection's traffic signal.
They arrived and saw signs that the driver of the vehicle and a passenger walked away. Deputies located the two a short time later near a school and took them into custody. They searched both the suspects and the vehicle. Officials said the deputies found a stolen firearm and a variety of burglary tools.
As a deputy made contact with the Honda Civic's owner in Kimball Township, he saw a vehicle in a ditch next door to the victim's home. The deputy went next door to contact the second homeowner, who told him his residence had been broken into. That victim told the deputy the suspect or suspects cut a screen to get inside. He also reported a cellphone, car keys, cash and medication had been taken.
Police said the deputy then spoke to the Civic's owner, who reported his home had also been broken into and a screen was cut to gain access. He also told the deputy the keys to the Civic were taken and the suspect or suspects drove the car out of his garage.
Officials said as the investigation progressed, deputies found a black Lincoln abandoned on westbound I-94 not far from where the home invasions had occurred. They checked and the Lincoln had been reported stolen. A key fob found earlier on the two teen suspects belonged to the vehicle.
Detectives said the investigation is ongoing.
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Greater Canton MLK Commission presents scholarship money to Stark Community Foundation
Proceeds from annual MLK Breakfast
- Rev. Martin Luther King spoke at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse in 1964
- The Greater Canton MLK Commission was founded in 1991
CANTON − The Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission recently delivered $6,000 to the Stark Community Foundation for the commission's scholarship fund.
The proceeds came from the group's 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor's Breakfast held in January. Former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James "Shack" Harris, founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, were the keynote speakers.
The Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission was formed in the summer of 1991. In 1992, the late Coretta Scott King attended the National Martin Luther King Jr. Information and Planning Conference held in downtown Canton. More than 300 delegates from around the country attended.
In 2018, the Kings' youngest daughter, the Rev. Bernice King, spoke at Kent State University's Stark campus to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
The Kings' son Martin III spoke at Malone University in the 1990s.
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In 2022, the commission awarded scholarships to seven students: Keira Collier, Morgan Hannon, McKenzie Mack, Maraja Moss, Dontay Mustin, Raine Reuschman and Nevaeh Simmons.
To learn more visit the Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission's website at https://mlkcommission.org/ or their Facebook page.
Contact the Stark Community Foundation at www.starkcf.org or call at 330-454-3426.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com
On Twitter: @cgoshayREP
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Excessive heat warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a excessive heat warning for Maricopa County starting at 2:25 a.m. July 27. The warning expires at 8 p.m. July 29.
For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page.
Climate data from the federal government shows the Southwest has grown significantly hotter during the past decade. The region has endured the most pronounced warming in the country during that period, an increase that federal meteorologists said clearly reflects the influence of global warming.
In Phoenix and surrounding areas, developed areas have grown significantly hotter than the surrounding desert through the urban “heat-island” effect, in which exposed asphalt, concrete and roofs soak up heat from the sun and push temperatures higher.
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Hot weather tips
The Arizona Department of Health Services has tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Drink water: Drink at least 2 liters of water per day if staying inside all day. Those who spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour they are outside.
- Dress for the heat: Wear light-weight and light-colored clothing. Sunscreen should always be applied to exposed skin. Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outdoors.
- Eat small meals and eat more often: Avoid foods high in protein that increase metabolic heat.
- Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- Slow down: Do strenuous activity only during the coolest hours of the day, between 4 and 7 a.m.
- Stay indoors.
- Take breaks: Take a break in a cool place when doing physical activity outside on a hot day.
This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff member.
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President Joe Biden, joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, unveils new plan to fight heat
The leaders called this year's extreme heat "unprecedented."
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego appeared virtually Thursday with President Joe Biden to announce additional action to protect communities from extreme heat.
The president called the current climate "unprecedented" and urged collaboration to protect Americans.
Here's what the Biden administration is doing:
- Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is issuing a heat hazard alert, which clarifies that workers have protections from harmful heat conditions.
- Su will work with with her team to intensify inspections of workplaces that are considered "at risk."
- The U.S. Forest Service will award over $1 billion dollars in grants for cities and towns plant trees that he says will propel access to green spaces to help people cool off.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proving "billions" to communities to make buildings more efficient and heat-resistant.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is launching a partnership with universities to improve the nation's forecast accuracy.
"Our MAGA extremist Congress are trying to undo all this progress," Biden said. "We're not going to let that happen. We want the American people to know that help is here."
Biden urged people to follow guidance, stay indoors, avoid hot payment, know the signs of heat exhaustion, always have water and to check on loved ones.
Gallego said that while Phoenix is known for heat, this summer has been different.
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"Phoenix is known for heat. We are often called the Valley of the Sun," she said. "But right now, this summer has been unprecedented. ... We feel like we're on the front lines of climate change."
Gallego echoed Biden's calls for collaboration and touted Phoenix's first-in-nation publicly funded heat office.
"Our emergency personnel and volunteers are working diligently to keep residents safe through targeted outreach," she said.
She hinted that the city would apply for aforementioned federal funds for trees as well, and urged Congress to allow Biden to declare the heat a disaster.
Biden used the briefing as an opportunity to tout his administration's successes with climate change, including the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act and FEMA's efforts. According to Biden, those efforts opened cooling centers, delivered more than $20 billion to create an electric grid to reduce fires and allowed the government to respond to heat emergencies in real-time.
He also promoted Heat.gov, a portal meant to improve society's understanding of heat risks and develop communications with Americans.
"We're looking forward to working with you to become even more effective," Gallego told Biden.
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3 $10,000 Mega Millions tickets sold in Arizona, jackpot grows to almost $1 billion
Three Arizona Lottery winners won big with this past Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, with all three winning a tidy $10,000 dollars at three different locations across the state.
The winning numbers from Tuesday night’s drawing were 3, 5, 6, 44, 61 and 25 with a Megaplier of 4.
Where were the winning tickets sold?
Tucson saw one winner, whose ticket was sold at a Safeway located on North Oracle Road.
The other winner was in Flagstaff at Circle K on U.S. Highway 89.
The last winner was in Queen Creek, where the ticket was sold at a Fry’s Gas Station on South Ellsworth Road.
How big is the Mega Millions jackpot?
Again, no jackpot winner was found in the drawing on Tuesday, so the top prize for the Mega Millions has grown to now about $910 million dollars, getting closer to a billion dollars.
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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next opportunity to win the Mega Millions jackpot is on Friday, July 28.
When are Mega Millions drawing days?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. Arizona time.
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona?
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. Arizona time.
How to watch the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona
You can watch the drawing of the next Mega Million live by streaming at MegaMillions.com.
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Flagstaff mom faces life in prison after admitting to the murder of her young son
A young Flagstaff mother who pled guilty to murdering her 6-year-old son doesn’t expect to ever see the outside of a prison cell after being sentenced on Thursday.
Elizabeth Archibeque, 26, pled guilty to first-degree murder and child abuse of her son Deshaun Martinez on May 24.
Deshaun died on March 2, 2020, and was found by police only weighing 18 pounds, the expected weight of a two-year-old.
Police found Deshaun and his 7-year-old brother in a closet smaller than a doormat, both starved and stunted.Archibeque’s husband, Anthony Martinez, and his mother, Ann Martinez, are also being tried for murder and child abuse in separate cases.
Coconino Superior Court Judge Ted Reed balanced the cruelty of the crime and the trauma Archibeque suffered at her husband's hands, and her mental health issues before sentencing her to life in prison for the murder charge and ten years for the child abuse charge.
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Charged: Phoenix mom who put newborn son in a duffel bag when he needed a hospital
A Phoenix mom suspected of leaving a hospital with her newborn son who still needed medical treatment to survive has been charged in Maricopa County with one count of child abuse.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced in a news release Thursday that Rosa Maria Santana, 24, was charged with the felony last week.
Santana has been accused of placing her 5-day-old baby in a duffel bag and taking him out of Valleywise Health Medical Center near 24th and Roosevelt streets on July 12, according to the MCAO release.
The baby was receiving medical treatment and using a feeding tube when he was taken from the hospital.
Around 11:45 a.m., Santana was seen leaving the hospital with her son. An Amber Alert was then issued around 7:30 p.m. that night. It was deactivated a few hours later when Phoenix Police detectives found Santana and the newborn at an apartment complex near 71st Avenue and Indian School Road.
Santana was booked into jail and the baby was then taken back to the hospital to continue receiving the medical help he needed, Phoenix police said at the time.
"In this case, a child less than a week old was put in harm's way," Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell stated in the release, "Our office will fight for justice for those who don't have a voice and are most vulnerable."
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ABILENE, Texas —
The City of Abilene's Water Utilities Department's Customer Service Center is warning customers about a significant increase in fraudulent calls from scammers claiming their water service is at risk and pressuring customers to make immediate payments through cash apps including Venmo.
Priscilla Rayford, customer service center division manager, said in a City press release the department never directly demands payment from customers through phone calls.
"Our primary mode of contact is through water bills," Rayford said. "On specific occasions, like when we notify customers of our annual Water Quality Report, we might send an email. However, we never make calls demanding money."
The Water Department does not accept payments through any third-party cash apps such as Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, CashApp or others and does not send text messages to demand payments from its customers.
Customers who receive suspicious calls regarding their water service should not make any payment.
For bill inquiries, or to verify the amount owed, contact the Water Department customer service at 325-676-6405 or online at abilenetx.gov.
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FAIRFIELD- An attempted traffic stop in Fairfield earlier this week turned into a police chase.
An officer attempted to stop a black truck on Savage Street for vehicle defects and no inspection sticker.
Police say the driver refused to stop and a short chase ensued.
The truck eventually turned into a residence on Silver Street where a passenger fled .
The driver was identified as 18-year-old Jeremiah Cyr of Fairfield.
He was arrested and charged with offenses including eluding an officer and driving to endanger.
Police say more charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
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HANCOCK- A Hancock man has been arrested for manslaughter in connection with a deadly hit and run.
35-year-old Amber Robbins of Tremont was walking along Main Street in Southwest Harbor on June 10 when she was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not stop.
A passerby noticed her body in a ditch the next day and called 9-1-1.
A warrant for 31-year-old John Holdsworth of Hancock was issued Wednesday.
Holdsworth was arrested this morning and charged with manslaughter.
He is expected to make his first court appearance Friday.
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STATEWIDE -- Mainers are certainly not unfamiliar with bats as many have had encounters right in their own homes. As bat season reaches its peak the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) says the potential risk of being exposed to rabies from bats is also at its peak.
"Every year between about July and September that's when we see the highest bat activity," said Health Educator for the Maine CDC Megan Porter.
Bats play an important role in nature, but can also spread viruses like rabies that can be fatal in humans pets and livestock.
"Maine CDC does see an increase in phone calls to us about bat exposures, we also see an increase in bats submitted for rabies testing so we just want people to be aware that bats are more active so that does mean they may have more encounters with them during the summer," said Porter.
According to the Maine CDC there are proper steps to take if one does end up flying into your home.
"If you find a bat in your house and you are not sure if say your pets or another member of your family could have been exposed and it could have rabies the best thing to do is try to capture that bat if you can do it safely," said Porter.
Porter stressed the need to only take actions to capture it if you have proper safety gear such as large gloves or a proper container that can be sealed shut. They also say do not release it outdoors unless certain the bat did not have contact with people or pets.
If you are unable to remove a bat yourself, the Maine CDC says you can contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Warden Service to receive assistance in removal. Bats who could potentially carrying rabies should be taken to the Maine's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory for testing.
According to Porter, direct exposure could be from a bite, scratch or even saliva.
"Bat's are very important for the ecosystem and we want to keep them healthy and thriving and doing the job they do in nature that benefits us but we also want to keep people safe," said Porter.
Anyone who has been exposed should contact a healthcare provider and if you are unsure if you have been potentially exposed you can contact the Maine CDC and they can help determine if further steps should be taken.
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A 29-year-old accused of having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to a lower-level child molesting charge.
Jesse Snyder of Fort Wayne was originally charged with three top-level felony child molesting charges and faced up to a 120-year sentence. But a plea agreement offered by Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Haley Scribner allowed him to plead to a single lower-level felony child molesting charge for a six-year prison sentence.
Snyder is accused of engaging in several sex acts with the child on multiple occasions, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Todd Garman. Multiple witnesses described witnessing the sexual activity themselves or actions that made them believe Snyder and the victim were involved.
When police interviewed Snyder, he said the child had flirted with him previously, records show. Snyder said his girlfriend had even pointed it out.
"You need to get off my boyfriend, you're 12 years old," Snyder recounted his girlfriend saying, according to court records. "My boyfriend is 20 something, you're gonna get him a case."
Snyder told police he would hang out with the girl's stepsister sometimes, records show. He then made a comment about the child he is accused of molesting.
"She's 12 years old, and she's out here smoking weed and drinking," Snyder said.
Snyder, when asked by Allen Superior Court Magistrate Samuel Keirns what made him guilty of child molesting, read from his charging information. He provided no further detail of his guilt.
The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 27. At that time, Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull will decided whether to accept or reject the agreement.
If Gull rejects the deal, Snyder's original plea of not guilty will be reinstated.
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A 52-year-old man pleaded guilty to driving an off-road vehicle while intoxicated in 2021, leading to his wife's death.
Thomas Tippmann of Fort Wayne allegedly told a police officer that he had been drinking before the February crash, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Indiana Conservation Officer Isaac Saxton. Tippmann also told the officer he was "doing donuts on the ice" on the private property where the crash occurred before the crash.
Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Adam Mildred submitted documents during the change of plea hearing to show that a blood draw about two hours after the crash showed Tippmann had a 0.156% blood alcohol content, which is about twice the legal limit of 0.08%.
Tippmann was offered a plea that caps his sentence for operating a vehicle while intoxicated at five years. During Thursday's hearing, Tippmann told Allen Superior Court Magistrate Samuel Keirns he was drinking before the crash.
"As a result, my wife was killed," Tippmann said.
Tippmann and the off-road vehicle's front-seat passenger were wearing restraints during the crash, court records show. Tippmann's wife, Suzanne, was not.
The defendant told police he drove the off-road vehicle onto a frozen pond at the property before turning left to go in a circle.
"It is possible the right-side wheels broke through a top layer of thin ice, causing the vehicle to drop into a layer of slush and land on a second hard layer that is lower than the first layer of ice," Saxton wrote in the affidavit. "The side wall of the wheels could have knocked the top layer of ice, at the rim, and flipped the ORV on its right side."
"As the wheels caught, Suzanne was thrown from of the vehicle and was knocked unconscious upon impact with the ground."
Tippmann's wife was then pinned under the vehicle, records show. She was pronounced dead about an hour after first responders arrived on the scene.
Tippmann is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 22 by Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull. The judge will have full authority to accept or reject the agreement.
If Gull rejects the deal, Tippmann's previous plea of not guilty will stand.
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As Andrea Trevino greeted seven high school students at a Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne facility today, the Allen Superior Court judge acknowledged her presence at the celebratory setting was likely jarring.
"You all see me usually not at your best, right?" Trevino asked. "Usually, you're in court, been through something. You think you're in front of me to get in trouble, right?"
That wasn't the case today at the Jim Kelley Career Pathway Center. It and the Allen County Juvenile Probation division were celebrating a four-day program that let high schoolers on probation explore various trades and learn new skills at the facility.
"Our goal is always to leave you better than when you first came to us," Trevino said. "We want you to build a bright future."
The audience, which included probation officers, applauded and cheered as each teen accepted a Careers Exploration Academy certificate of completion and posed for photos with Trevino and Joe Jordan, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs.
"I hope you've seen that you have a community that cares about you," Jordan said.
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LA PORTE CITY — Outdoor enthusiasts will be without a popular lake for nearly two years as Black Hawk County Conservation creates a cleaner body of water with thriving aquatic life.
Casey Lake, located at Hickory Hills Park 12 miles south of Waterloo, will be drained this fall for restoration of the lake and the surrounding area.
The county conservation department has been planning to revitalize Casey Lake since it was placed on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources “impaired waters list” in 2006.
Waters on the list have impairments such as E. coli, reduced water clarity, a pH level outside of normal range, fish kills or algae.
County Conservation Director Mike Hendrickson said the 39-acre lake has had increased phosphorus levels, resulting in algal blooms and excessive weed growth. When the vegetation eventually dies, it uses oxygen that can change the ecosystem. Fish can suffocate and die.
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“We’ve never had that problem in Casey Lake,” Hendrickson said. “We want to make sure that we don’t ever have to experience that.”
In 2019, the conservation department reached out to the DNR to be a part of its Lake Restoration Program. The program, created in 2006, works across the state to improve water quality and recreational opportunities at publicly owned lakes. As of December, the Legislature had invested more than $139 million in the program, according to the DNR website.
Construction for restoration at Casey Lake will cost about $3 million. An additional $800,000 is required for the engineering plans.
Hendrickson said 75% of the $3.8 million tab — about $2.85 million — will be paid with the Lake Restoration Program funds. The remaining amount — $950,000 — will come from Black Hawk County.
The county won’t pay for all of that, though, thanks to other local grants and donations. The Black Hawk County Gaming Association contributed $200,000 to the project. The DNR’s Fish Habitat Grant and the Young Family Foundation have also given money.
In its budget planning, the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors approved $370,000 for the project in the fiscal year that started July 1. During the following fiscal year, the board has allocated $230,000.
The first steps of the renovation will focus on the lake itself. The lake is filled with about 190,000 cubic yards of sediment — which Hendrickson described as gooey, sludgy dirt. The west side of the lake has the most sediment, resulting in a loss of volume of water.
This fall, the lake will be completely drained so the sediment can dry for easier removal. The hardened dirt will be excavated in the winter in order to keep the sediment intact.
The conservation department hasn’t forgotten about the fish. Hendrickson said at some point the DNR will set a date to relax limits and rules for fishing, allowing people to catch as many fish as they want. The fish not caught will go through the valve draining the lake that leads to Wolf Creek and then into the Cedar River.
A date for fishing with the relaxed rules has not been set, but there will be public notices when it is decided.
When the fish are gone and the sediment is dried, the dirt will move into an area called a spoil site to ensure those sediments don’t return to the lake.
Similar to a landfill, the sediment will be buried in the ground. Once it fully dries, the spot will become a pollinator prairie, Planning Administrator Cherrie Northrup said, which will create more habitat insects in the park.
Impoundments called BMPs, or better management practice facilities, will also be cleaned up. The park has 12 BMPs, which were built in the early 2000s, but only four will undergo renovation. These are similar to ponds that hold water to filter out sediments that otherwise could’ve flowed into the lake.
The BMPs have also lost water volume due to the amount of sediment. Hendrickson said once that sediment is removed — which also will be taken to the spoil sites — the ponds can hold more sediment in the future and may not have to be cleaned up again for 15 or 20 years.
“As long as we keep these clean, it’s going to help make this last a whole lot longer,” Hendrickson said. “With all the vegetation, with the prairie plantings and the watersheds in place, this lake should never fill in the way it has this time.”
The last step for the lake is to refill it with water and fish, along with the creation of 17 fish habitats. Old trees dug up from the newly constructed spoil sites will be placed at the bottom of the lake for fish to live and swim around. Two of the 17 habitats will be rock mounds.
There will also be an effort to make the lake and surrounding areas more visually appealing.
Currently, Hendrickson said the shoreline of the lake is “choked with weeds,” making it hard for those fishing to cast their line from the shore. Those weeds will be removed with the help of a team of goats that will eat the vegetation.
Shoreline fishing access also will be improved with the installment of four fishing nodes on the northeastern point of the lake. A fishing jetty that complies with the American with Disabilities Acts also will be installed on the northwest side.
The lake also will feature a kayak launch and a boat launch. A stone terrace will also be adjacent to the lake and act as a gathering place.
“We’re giving this lake what we hope is a new lease on life for 50, 75 years,” Hendrickson said. “It should be a quality fishery (and) a quality outdoor recreation area for generations to come. That’s what we hope to be leaving them when this is all done.”
Work on the lake and its new amenities, spoil sites and revitalization of BMPs is expected to be completed in early 2025. The lake should be ready for use by that summer.
Although the lake will be unusable for about two years, Hendrickson said there will still be plenty to do around the park such as using the trails, camping and visiting the bison and elk.
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CEDAR FALLS — Excessive heat and humidity is in the forecast for the next couple of days. The city of Cedar Falls encourages residents to take precaution and utilize cooling stations set up throughout the city during this period.
- Cedar Falls Public Library, 528 Main St. – Drinking fountain, air-conditioning, and internet access available: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- The Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 W. Seerley Boulevard - Air-conditioning, drinking fountain, and internet access available: Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1–4 p.m.
- Cedar Falls Visitor Center, 6510 Hudson Road - Air-conditioning and drinking fountain available: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Cedar Falls Public Safety Department advises the community to take the following measures in extreme heat:
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- Always check the front and back of vehicles before locking the door and walking away to ensure no children or pets are inside the car. Heat can cause car temperatures to rapidly rise to dangerous levels. If you are concerned that a child or animal is in distress in a hot car, call the Public Safety Department at (319) 273-8612.
- Children and seniors are at increased risk of heat stroke and should avoid prolonged outdoor activity.
- Limit outdoor time with pets and make sure they always have access to shade and drinking water.
- Keep hydrated.
- Be familiar with the signs of heat exhaustion: headache, lack of perspiration, cramps, and vomiting. To decrease risk, dress in loose, lightweight clothing, avoid extraneous exercise, stay hydrated, minimize caffeine and alcohol intake, and take frequent breaks in the shade or air-conditioned spaces.
The Cedar Falls Public Safety Department can be reached at (319) 273-8612.
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JESUP — NextEra Energy Resources company representatives told locals Monday their preliminary plan is to build at least 70 wind turbines on 100 acres of farmland in southwestern Buchanan County.
About 100 people attended company representatives’ third and final presentation on the proposed project, which would generate 200-megawatts of renewable energy. They took questions and heard comments during a meeting scheduled by the Board of Supervisors.
The Jubilee Wind Project has created lots of buzz among neighbors for more than a year. Eighteen residents have leased easements to the company, doing business as Boulevard Associates, according to the Buchanan County Recorder’s Office.
NextEra is awaiting a decision on the future of wind projects in the county after supervisors adopted a moratorium on permits. That give the board time to consider its next step on the first-of-its-kind proposal for the county.
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About 20 people spoke at the two-hour meeting. Several asked questions. A couple outsiders spoke to the project’s benefits.
But most had complaints. Among them were doubts about the benefits of green energy as well as concerns relating to health, wildlife, the land’s integrity, the structures’ appearance, decommissioning, setbacks and the purported economic impact.
“What has been presented to the public is all potential money that the project will bring and the potential jobs,” said Amanda Miller of Brandon “What has not been presented to the public is the factual economic impacts that are not so glorious and defined.
“How will the loss of tillable acres affect our local co-ops and seed dealers? What type of impact will a wind farm have on small-town growth in the area this project’s footprint will surround? What will be the impact of those living directly near the turbines?”
A petition opposing the project has reportedly been submitted to local officials, including the supervisors and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The county has more local control on wind turbines than over the Navigator CO2 Ventures’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline, another controversial infrastructure project with implications in the county currently being considered for a permit by the Iowa Utilities Board.
The pipeline proposal has raised fears of the use of eminent domain.
But NextEra Energy Resources has said it does not have the authority to invoke eminent domain and will seek “100% voluntary” agreements with landowners.
The company, in response to emailed questions, says it's "too early in the process" to provide information, such as how many landowners need to agree to leases for the project to proceed, and that it will be provided later with its formal application to the county.
Clayton Ohrt, chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, says the county plans to contract with three consulting firms and form a 13-15 person task force to look into revising the comprehensive plan guiding land development and growth.
The county’s in-house experts will advise, as well. For instance, the county engineer will be consulted on future road improvements related to the project and the assessor will weigh in on taxation of the new infrastructure.
The county already has an ordinance regulating wind turbines and would modify it based on any changes to the comprehensive plan as well as state law.
NextEra Energy Resources’ project is still in the due diligence phase. In addition to engaging land owners, the company is conducting environmental studies and assessing transmission infrastructure as part of the early stages of the five- to six-year process before construction.
The study area covers a much larger area than the 100 acres in the current proposal, but the exact number of acres being studied was not provided when requested. It is outlined on a map and appears to be about a quarter of the county, around Brandon and Rowley, a few miles south of Jesup and Independence, and immediately southwest of Quasqueton.
If the company acquires all its approvals and leases, construction could happen as soon as 2027, according to project documents. Operation would begin six to nine months after that.
General Electric Power is the largest domestic wind turbine manufacturer and would likely be the company constructing turbines. Once constructed, NextEra could sell the project – with an operational life of 30 to 50 years – to another company. The agricultural land would be put back into agricultural production with no adverse effects, the company argues.
Preliminary estimates show the concrete turbine foundations underground would be 50-60 feet in diameter and eight to 10 feet deep in the ground.
A turbine could measure as high as 582 feet including the blades. That’s taller than the Statue of Liberty at 305 feet, one attendee pointed out on posters of wind turbines constructed in between New Hampton and Alta Vista in Chickasaw County.
The three blades measure 208 feet across, or 416 feet in diameter. Underground collection/transmission lines extend four feet deep.
There have been instances where the Juno Beach, Florida, company will study an area but not move forward with a project, according to spokesperson Megan Murphy Salyer.
However, NextEra Energy, a publicly traded company and the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun, has 136 active wind operations in 37 states. Thirteen of its projects are in Iowa, and it hopes to expand further in the state.
“We’re fully American owned and operated. And the important thing here is not about the numbers. It’s not bragging rights around us being the largest. It’s to say that we’ve got the financial and technical capability to do projects correctly,” said Vinton Buffenmyer, NextEra senior project manager.
The company says the area would benefit through increased tax revenue, better air quality, landowner payments, improved public infrastructure and temporary construction jobs as well as a number of permanent, full-time jobs.
Buchanan County was selected because of the desirable wind resources, transmission options, land and policies promoting land renewables. More developed areas, as opposed to farmland, are not ideal because of the size of the infrastructure and less wind potential, the company’s proposal states.
“It’s interesting to me that there’s so much opposition to this when there was a larger project when they put those steel towers and those transmission lines in,” said Ranor Hoffman of Independence. “If I counted the number of towers right, it is far in excess of 70 and the amount of concrete is far more than what’s proposed here. And yet no one said a word about it. It worked out. Most of farms didn’t have any problems.”
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WATERLOO — Excessive heat and humidity is in the forecast for the next couple of days. The city of Waterloo encourages residents to take precaution and utilize cooling stations set up throughout the city during this period.
Byrnes Pool , 801 Campbell Ave. – $5 daily admission (ages 2 and older), $2 (under age 2). Open Swim Daily: 1-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
SportsPlex Pool , 300 Jefferson St. – $8 public open swim hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1-3:45 p.m., Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sunday 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Mark’s Park Spray Pad , no cost, open daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m. for ages 12 and under.
Young Arena , 125 Commercial St., Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Drinking fountains and seating available.
Waterloo Center for Arts , 225 Commercial St., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Waterloo Regional Airport , 2790 Livingston Lane, daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Waterloo Public Library , 415 Commercial St., open Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Children seek refuge from the heat at Mark’s Park and Splash Pad in Waterloo on June 14, 2022.
Jeff Reinitz
Waterloo Fire Rescue advises residents to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, which include headache, cramps, lack of perspiration, and vomiting. To avoid heat exhaustion, residents should stay well hydrated, avoid extraneous exercise outdoors, minimize alcohol or caffeine consumption, and take frequent breaks in the shade or in air conditioned spaces. In addition, people are advised to wear lose, lightweight and light colored clothing. The city also encourages pet owners to keep their animals indoors and hydrated during the extreme heat.
Call Waterloo Fire Rescue at (319) 291-4460 with any further questions.
Photos: Hot weather has US, world sweltering
A jet takes flight from Sky Harbor International Airport as the sun sets Wednesday in Phoenix. Millions of people across the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave, with even the heat-experienced desert city of Phoenix being tested since temperatures have hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 consecutive days.
Matt York, Associated Press
Tourists protect a sleeping child from the sun Wednesday as they visit the Hollywood sign landmark in Los Angeles. Forecasters in Southern California say blistering conditions Thursday will build throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year.
Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press
Children cool off in a fountain Wednesday just outside of Jerusalem's Old City.
Ohad Zwigenberg, Associated Press
A man runs Thursday along a small road on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises.
Michael Probst, Associated Press
Ja-Veah Cheney, 9, pours water over her head Wednesday as she takes shelter from the sweltering heat at the splash pad station at Riverside Park in New Bedford, Mass. Across the U.S., more than 111 million people are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings.
Peter Pereira, The Standard-Times via Associated Press
A homeless man sleeps under the sun Wednesday in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Blistering conditions will build Friday and throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year, the National Weather Service warned.
Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press
A man jumps into the sea on a breakwater Wednesday in Barcelona, Spain.
Emilio Morenatti, Associated Press
A woman carries her baby and a bottle of water on her head Saturday in Niger.
Anis Belghoul, Associated Press
Migrants stop for a water break Tuesday as they walk in the Rio Grande behind concertina wire as they try to enter the U.S. from Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Eric Gay, Associated Press
An Icelandic horse is sprayed with water at a stud farm in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, one of several nations gripped in potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe.
Michael Probst, Associated Press
Youths jump into a commercial swimming pool to cool themselves off Thursday in Peshawar, Pakistan. Countries across the world are preparing emergency measures amid a heat wave projected to get much worse heading into the weekend.
Muhammad Sajjad, Associated Press
A woman enjoys the sun in the Tuileries gardens Monday in Paris, where temperatures are expected to keep rising.
Thomas Padilla, Associated Press
Salvation Army volunteer Francisca Corral, center, gives water to a man Tuesday at their Valley Heat Relief Station in Phoenix.
Matt York, Associated Press
People spend time in a public pool Saturday in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany.
Michael Probst, Associated Press
A woman uses an umbrella to take shelter from the sun Thursday as she walks in downtown Rome. Temperatures in parts of Mediterranean Europe were forecast to reach as high as 113 degrees starting Friday as a high-pressure system grips the region. Cerberus is named for the three-headed dog in ancient Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld.
Alessandra Tarantino, Associated Press
A man holds an umbrella Thursday as he and other tourists enters the ancient Acropolis hill during a heat wave, in Athens, Greece. In Athens and other Greek cities, working hours were changed for the public sector and many businesses to avoid the midday heat, while air-conditioned areas were opened to the public. “It’s like being in Africa,” 24-year-old tourist Balint Jolan, from Hungary, said. “It’s not that much hotter than it is currently at home, but yes, it is difficult.”
Petros Giannakouris, Associated Press
A boy shows off his swimming skills Wednesday while cooling off in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
Andreea Alexandru, Associated Press
A woman fans herself Monday in Madrid, Spain. “Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland are all facing a major heat wave, with temperatures expected to climb to 48 degrees Celsius on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia – potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe” the European Space Agency said Thursday.
Manu Fernandez, Associated Press
A man cools off at a fountain Thursday during a sunny day in Belgrade, Serbia.
Darko Vojinovic
A woman wearing sun protection, headgear and sunglasses swims Monday as residents cool off on a sweltering day at an urban waterway in Beijing.
Andy Wong, Associated Press
Youngsters cool off Wednesday in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
Vadim Ghirda, Associated Press
A newly married couple poses for photos Wednesday during sunset as a man takes a dip in the water in Lagonisi southeast of Athens.
Petros Giannakouris, Associated Press
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WATERLOO – The Waterloo Water Works will continue its water main flushing program on Thursday, July 27.
The water mains will be flushed in the area from Washington Street south to Williston Avenue. Flushing will also continue from Kimball Avenue east to 11th Street.
Customers living within the area and within several blocks of the flushing area could experience some discoloration. The water may be a brownish color during and immediately after the flushing. Customers are urged not to plan a washday on Thursday.
The discolored water is bacterially safe and is caused by the accumulation of minerals on the inside of the water mains. A periodic flushing cleans the mains and helps avoid discolored water problems during normal operation.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps member Lexi Brown, center, teaches a group of students about water turbidity in a prairie soil health demonstration during the Upward Bound summer program at University of Northern Iowa.
A group of students test water turbidity and pH levels in soil samples during a prairie soil health demonstration during the Upward Bound summer program at University of Northern Iowa.
Scott Giese, a manufacturing engineering technology professor at the University of Northern Iowa, leads students in a metal casting activity at the Metal Casting Center during the Upward Bound summer program.
Luke Crosgrove, a metal casting engineering student at the University of Northern Iowa, pours molten metal into students casts during a metal casting activity at the Metal Casting Center during the Upward Bound summer program.
Randy Sharp, a construction management instructor at the University of Northern Iowa, teaches a group of students during the Upward Bound summer program.
Upward Bound summer programming at University of Northern Iowa
UNI-CUE's Upward Bound summer programming at the University of Northern Iowa.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps member Lexi Brown, center, teaches a group of students about water turbidity in a prairie soil health demonstration during the Upward Bound summer program at University of Northern Iowa.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
A group of students test water turbidity and pH levels in soil samples during a prairie soil health demonstration during the Upward Bound summer program at University of Northern Iowa.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Scott Giese, a manufacturing engineering technology professor at the University of Northern Iowa, leads students in a metal casting activity at the Metal Casting Center during the Upward Bound summer program.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Luke Crosgrove, a metal casting engineering student at the University of Northern Iowa, pours molten metal into students casts during a metal casting activity at the Metal Casting Center during the Upward Bound summer program.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Randy Sharp, a construction management instructor at the University of Northern Iowa, teaches a group of students during the Upward Bound summer program.
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CEDAR FALLS — Growing up in Northeast Iowa, Eugene Holmes thought he knew what it meant to be cold.
Then he arrived at P’ohang-dong.
“When I arrived in Korea – the 18th of February – it was late. The dinner was over so the cook said, ‘Come down after a while and I’ll fix something for you,’” Holmes said. “I got two fried eggs on my metal mess kit, went to the mess tent to eat – before I got them eaten, they were frozen to the mess kit.”
Holmes served as a Marine in the Korean War from 1951 to 1952, where he took part in Operation Ripper, the U.N.’s push to retake the initiative after Chinese intervention the previous winter erased most of its gains.
For his part, Holmes was kept in reserves during the operation. But that didn’t spare him from close calls. In one incident a series of explosions held up American forces, leading Holmes and two other Marines to investigate. He credited his demolitions training at Camp Pendleton with saving his life that day.
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“There was a guy named Joe in front, I was in the middle, another sergeant behind me. We were walking along this path, and I’m watching the area and what have you because of my demolitions experience and training, and I was watching and all of a sudden … I said, ‘Joe, freeze!’” Holmes said. “I said, ‘Joe, you’re one step away from a trip wire.’ That would’ve taken all three of us.”
Other memories fit neatly into photo albums like the one Holmes keeps in his house.
“We found that little guy sleeping in our jeep,” he said, pointing to a photo of a grinning South Korean boy. “He was 15. We got him clothes. … We taught him English. He made the greatest interpreter we ever had.”
The Forgotten War
The fighting ceased with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. Officially, the war is ongoing, with forces on guard at the 38th Parallel that separates the two Koreas. But 70 years later, the time Holmes and other soldiers spent there remains with them.
Outside the military community, it was a conflict that was overshadowed by the full national involvement of World War II and the controversy of the Vietnam War. It’s often referred to as the “Forgotten War.”
Richard Sulentic was drafted into the U.S. Army out of Loras College in 1952. He served with a medical company near Panmunjom in the closing months of the war. When he returned home, it was to a muted reception.
“Well, it was a lot like when they got out of Vietnam and they came home,” Sulentic said. “During World War II when the vets came home, they had big parades marching down … Times Square and honoring them. But when the soldiers came home from Korea and the Vietnam War – nothing. Nothing happened like that.”
“It seemed like we were always in the back of the news and we weren’t really in the forward of the news,” Holmes said.
But John Lee, former president of the Korean American Society of Iowa, says the fight to preserve freedom for millions of Koreans must never be forgotten.
Before coming to Cedar Rapids, Lee performed his compulsory service in the South Korean Army. Prior to his birth, his hometown was overrun by the North Korean Army, resulting in his uncle’s conscription. His fate is unknown.
According to Lee, the invasion is far from forgotten in his homeland and the youths of South Korea grow up hearing stories of the war.
“Well, 70 years is a long time ... but we heard the story about the war and especially that war that was fought was an ideological war,” Lee said. “However, 70 years later, we know the human history a little bit about what has happened in the past, so the freedom fighting, it was worth fighting to keep the Korean Peninsula free.”
In all, there were 40,000 U.N. personnel killed in the war, 36,000 of whom were Americans. Lee says the sacrifices of those American, Korean and other international service members deserve a place of reverence.
“People these days – even young people – remember that, how America was dedicated to keeping the freedom of Korea and, of course, keeping the interest and freedom of the world,” Lee said.
The time Sulentic spent in Korea had a profound impact on how he views the world. He believes no wars should ever have to be fought. But going back to South Korea in the 1990s, he saw firsthand how the country had developed in 40 years. He was amazed at what he saw, a far cry from the small, war-torn villages he drove through in 1953.
“Well, I was shocked to see how South Korea had become, you know, just like a little United States,” Sulentic said. “And you still get a few North Koreans coming on down, leaving North Korea and coming to South Korea.”
Lingering tensions
Beyond South Korea’s success as a nation after the war, Lee says, the ongoing possibility of another war makes the sacrifices worth remembering.
“Would you be willing to live under the control of Kim Jong-Un’s North Korean leadership?” Lee said. “My answer is clearly, 110% no! I want a free world. So I’m very glad that 70 years ago in that conflict we fought against communism, and that 70 years later the meaning of fighting against it is pretty clear – your freedom – and people enjoy their freedom these days because someone had the dedication to protect their freedom.”
Sulentic says he has no animosity toward the people of North Korea. He feels sorry for them.
“That’s why every now and then you see some of them coming across the line and coming into South Korea,” Sulentic said. “South Korea is just like any other city in the United States but North Korea, under the dominance of a dictator, they want their finger on everything and control everything.”
Tensions remain between the United States and North Korea. Last week, North Korea detained a U.S. soldier who intentionally crossed the border from South Korea in an apparent effort to escape being sent home after getting charged with assault. The regime in Pyongyang has made no public mention so far about the fate of the man.
On July 18, North Korea fired two missiles into the Sea of Japan as retaliation for an American nuclear submarine docking in South Korea for the first time in decades. It was the third round of launches this month.
Surviving veterans who served 70 years ago read such headlines with concern.
“It’s concerning, yes. You think that North Korea’s not thinking right. You just don’t know what they might do. Hard to tell,” Holmes said. “But if they did, I think they’d be sorry for it.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Yes, there are still stores that are dedicated to ear piercings, and it’s not just a stand at a mall, a sketchy tattoo shop (curse those $1 piercings you got when you were younger) or your local Claires.
STUDS is a fairly new piercings place, Ear Bar, that opened up earlier this year in the West Village area. Located on McKinley Avenue, the shop is open Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
They specialize in not only just piercings but checkups, jewelry changes, as well as downsizing and teen piercings.
Check out their piercing lookbook and the different styles offered in-store. You can also book your appointment online as well.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Supreme Croissants have been dominating the NYC food scene but they have officially touched down in the lavish metroplex of Dallas, TX.
La 57 has brought the fluffy pastry to Dallas, well Ennis to be more specific. And it has definitely been stirring quite a buzz with many people, excited for its arrival.
Supremes were only available Friday and Saturday. However, a recent announcement has been made about the shop cutting back on the baking of supreme for a little. The rest of their menu is available all week. From their signature lattes to their Cherry pop tarts, there’s a lot to choose from.
Check out their Instagram, for more updates on this buzzing desert shop. They recently have announced expansion plans for the shop, more parking and even a food/pastry rewards program.
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PHOENIX — A Maricopa County grand jury has indicted the young mother accused of endangering her infant son after she allegedly took him out of Valleywise Health Medical Center by placing him in a duffle bag.
Rosa Santana, 24, has been charged with one count of child abuse, a Class 4 felony, after she allegedly took her 6-day-old son out of the hospital when he still needed medical treatment. The boy had been attached to a feeding tube.
The incident on July 12 triggered an Amber Alert search before police eventually found the baby safe at a west Phoenix apartment. Santana was taken into custody and the baby returned to the hospital.
“In this case, a child less than a week old was put in harms way. Our office will fight for justice for those who don’t have a voice and are most vulnerable," County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement.
*Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier broadcast.*
Up to Speed
What is the Valley?:
“The Valley” is what locals call the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is considered the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest.
The Valley is made up of various major cities other than Phoenix, including:
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Glendale
- Surprise
- Peoria
- Gilbert
- El Mirage
- Avondale
- Litchfield Park
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
Whether a city is in the “East Valley” or “West Valley” depends on where it is in relation to Phoenix.
The cities of the Valley have a combined population of 4,845,832 people, according to the 2020 United States Census. This makes it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the country right behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.
How big is Maricopa County?:
Maricopa County is the United States’ 4th largest county in terms of population with 4,485,414 people, according to the 2020 Census.
The county contains around 63% of Arizona’s population and is 9,224 square miles. That makes the county larger than seven U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire).
One of the largest park systems in the nation is also located in Maricopa County. The county has an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks that includes hundreds of miles of trails, nature centers and campgrounds.
The county’s seat is located in Phoenix, which is also the state capital and the census-designated 5th most populous city in the United States.
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PHOENIX — A Valley man came close to death when the cement truck he was driving toppled over and trapped him inside. But a chance encounter with a local nurse coming home from her shift pulled him back from the brink.
The man's truck rolled off the on-ramp to State Route 143 near Sky Harbor Boulevard Wednesday morning, pinning him inside the cab and seriously injuring his foot and leg.
Valleywise Health nurse Leigh Ann Sondrup had wrapped up her shift and was driving home when she came across the crash.
“He told me, 'I’m going to die.' And I said, 'No, you’re not. Not today. You’re not going to die today,'" Sondrup told 12News.
When she saw that the driver was bleeding out, she flew into action.
“There were some other bystanders and men that were there. I called out for a belt. Somebody got me a belt and I applied the belt as a rough tourniquet,” Sondrup said.
The tourniquet helped stop further blood loss until first responders could arrive. They removed the man from the truck and took him to Valleywise Health where he is in stable condition, officials said.
“As a nurse, there are days when it’s calm. I was really hoping that today was going to be one of those days,” she claimed.
But her path home put her in the right place at the right time to save a life.
“I’m a believer when it’s your time to go, it’s your time. But it wasn’t his time. Not yet,” she added.
The crash echoed another moment in Sondrup's life; When a car crash in Tempe killed both of her parents.
Back then, she was comforted by the people who raced to try and save their lives.
“Even the boy who caused the crash ran over and tried to help. For that, I’ll always have a sweet spot in my heart for him,” she said.
But Sondrup wants the world to know that anyone can help.
“There’s a Stop The Bleed class that’s available that can help save lives,” she says.
Stop The Bleed is a University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services program that teaches people how to properly apply a tourniquet, alongside other lifesaving first aid skills. The program is open to anyone, and the 90-minute courses are full of hands-on practice and expert instruction.
“I didn’t have a fancy tourniquet," Sondrup said. "I used a belt. These are all things that anyone can learn to do”
It's proof that you don't need to put on hospital scrubs to save a life. All it takes is the right time, the right place, and the knowledge to help.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The driver is expected to recover.
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MITCHELL — Innovation and experimentation from on-the-floor workers is what Stacy Murtha tabs as the reason for Trail-Eze's success.
During their 60th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 21, Murtha — the general manager of manufacturing — stood in the break room, jovially urging all comers to take more Scotty-D’s-catered BBQ ribs and brisket. Another man walks in from the festivities.
“This is the best place I’ve ever worked,” he says unprompted. Dave Arterberry has been at Trail-Eze for two-and-a-half years now. He's clear as well: of all the places he’s worked, they treat him the best here.
“It's family oriented. We work hard and we have fun," Arterberry says. "Like I said — this is the best place I've ever worked in my entire life,"
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Trail-Eze, with locations in Mitchell, Corsica and Platte, is celebrating 60 years in business this year. Murtha said that one cause he attributes Trail-Eze's longevity to — and why he loves working there — is the freedom he is given as a manager to let employees innovate.
He explained there is a focus on allowing on-the-floor employees to come up with their own ideas, even though they may not always work out. But often they do. On top of that, the freedom helps them to feel valued.
“You know what? We try things — and sometimes we get a strike out. Sometimes you get base hits, sometimes you get a home run. But they come from the people on the floor, we can't do it without them. And if you don't keep them engaged, you're not gonna get anywhere,” Stacy Murtha said.
For the last 60 years, Trail-Eze trailers have done the job for longtime customers and employees alike. The secret to why they’ve been in business for so long might be simple though.
Trail-Eze Inc. manufactures trailers — after receiving sheets of pure steel up to 40 feet in length, an assembly line of man and machine work to shape, weld and sand the material into one of its trailers that go all across the country, from their three locations in South Dakota.
On a given drive down I-90, who knows what you might find on the back of a Trail-Eze trailer? Caterpillar construction equipment, farm combines, Governor’s Houses.
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After opening up the plant in Mitchell in 1963, the company opened up an expansion in Platte in 1974, and one in Corsica in 1992.
Around the crowd, quite a few have worked at Trail-Eze for 30, even 40 years. Murtha said that they recently had a 50-year veteran of the company retire.
How common is that one-company loyalty in the trailer industry?
“Very rare,” he says. “Where I came from? The turnover rate was 34 percent or more [annually]. We’ve achieved a number less than 6 percent here,” Murtha says.
They also create those stable relationships with their customers. Trail-Eze has a number of relationships around the country that have lasted for years, said Murtha’s brother Shawn, the company's director of sales and marketing, during an interview with the Mitchell Republic earlier in the day. They range from local “mom and pop shops” to large scale ag and construction equipment purchasers.
“If you take care of customers, they'll trust you. If you give them a good product for a fair price, they're going to come back," Shawn Murtha said.
Now Stacy Murtha sees Trail-Eze's success continuing, next year and beyond.
“We're just proud to be in business for 60 years. I've been a part of it for six, so — one-tenth of the way. I guarantee you that this company moves fast, so there's a lot more to come one year from now,” Stacy Murtha said.
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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — The Hernando County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced an arrest had been made in connection to the murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, delivering answers in a case that was cold for 30 years.
While the sheriff's office is continuing to look into information about her accused killer, 61-year-old Jeffrey Crum, detectives provided some details into how they were able to connect the dots during the decades-long investigation.
Here's a timeline of what we know about the death of Jennifer Odom and the eventual arrest of Jeffrey Crum:
January 1992: A young Pasco County girl is "horribly attacked and sexually assaulted" after getting off the school bus, according to Sheriff Al Nienhuis. Despite suffering injuries to her head and skull and being "left for dead," she survived.
Feb. 19, 1993: Around 3 p.m., 12-year-old Odom vanishes after getting off her school bus, waving goodbye to her friends and walking toward her rural Dade City home, which was just 200 yards away.
Children on the school bus told deputies they saw a faded blue pickup truck slowly following Jennifer on her walk home.
Feb. 20-25, 1993: Law enforcement officers and police dogs from agencies across the Tampa Bay area join hundreds of volunteers in their search for the missing 12-year-old. They "scoured 60 square miles of rolling groves, pastures and woods" in Dade City.
Feb. 25, 1993: Six days after she went missing, Odom's body is found by a man and woman in an abandoned orange grove in southeast Hernando County. Her clothes are never found.
Jan. 5, 1995: A couple hunting for scrap metal find Odom's missing book bag and clarinet case.
1995-2015: Cold case detectives work with officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other agencies across the country to test evidence collected in the Odom case. Investigators, led by Detective George Loydgren, follow "hundreds and hundreds of leads" in search of answers.
2015: Detectives test biological evidence collected in the case of the Pasco County girl who was attacked in 1992 and are able to obtain a full DNA profile. They begin running the profile through national databases in search of leads.
Detectives get a DNA match to the son of the man who turned out to be a suspect in both cases: Jeffrey Crum.
Crum, 53 years old at the time, is arrested and charged with sexual battery and attempted murder in the 1992 attack. He receives two life sentences.
Jeffrey Crum
2023: The "almost identical" nature of the two cases helps detectives connect Jeffrey Crum to the murder of Jennifer Odom.
Crum, now 61, is arrested and charged with the 1993 murder.
July 27, 2023: State Attorney Bill Gladson announces the state will seek the death penalty for Crum.
“I have confidence that we have the right person and that we have the right aggravators in this particular case to treat it as a death penalty case," Gladson said.
Crum makes his first court appearance virtually at 1 p.m. He asked for a public defender in his defense and is expected to be in court on Aug. 29.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Have you seen Kristinea Howard?
Pasco County deputies say they are searching for the missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Thursday morning in Wesley Chapel.
At around 11:30 a.m., Howard was seen near the intersection of State Road 54 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard wearing a black hoodie, pink joggers, pink prescription eyeglasses and carrying a blue backpack, deputies said in a news release.
The teen is described by authorities as 5 feet, 5 inches, and about 180 pounds with brown hair with brown eyes.
If you have any information on Howard's whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. You can also report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 78-year-old Harrisburg man has been charged with having inappropriate sexual contact with a child, police said Thursday.
Steven Goldberg, of the 6100 block of Spring Knoll Drive, is charged with attempted indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age, unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors, indecent exposure, and open lewdness, according to Lower Paxton Township Police.
Authorities began investigating Goldberg when they received a ChildLine tip reporting that a witness in Goldberg's neighborhood observed him touching a child inappropriately, police said.
An investigation determined Goldberg had been sexually abusing the victim on multiple occasions between August 2021 and July of this year, according to police.
Goldberg was arrested on Tuesday and transported to the Dauphin County Judicial Center where he was processed on the charges and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Paul Zozos, who set bail at $50,000.
A preliminary hearing has been set for August 2, according to court records.
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Chesterfield County police are investigating a shooting at a 7-Eleven that resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries.
At around 1:35 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of a shooting at the 7-Eleven at 320 N. Arch Road. An adult male called police to report that he shot another man during an altercation at the store.
Officers located the victim near the store, and he was transported to a hospital.
No charges have been filed as police continue their investigation into the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chesterfield Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660.
Remember Safety Town? A look back through the Times-Dispatch archives
Safety Town
01-05-1967 (cutline): Thomas T. Vinson Jr. of the Home Builders Association of Richmond, posts the building permit for Safety Town at the southwest corner of the parking lot of the Azalea Mall Shopping Center. Studying the plans for the project are John W. Bates Jr. (left), representing the shopping center, which is donating the land, and Lester D. Haisley of the Shell Oil Co., which has contributed $2,500 for the project due to open in March.
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safety town
06-19-1982 (cutline): Jim Stanley lets Renee Austin, 2, check police radio.
Clement Britt
Safety Town
02-03-1968 (cutline): Children get look at Safety Town in advance. Kevin Kilgore, Amy Neese, Kathy Durrett walk a plank bridge.
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Safety Town
06-21-1968 (cutline): Children learn to cross street at school. Scouts play role of school guards.
Bob Jones
Safety Town
01-29-1968 (cutline): Visitors see feature of town. Mesdames S. West, J. Neese point out church.
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Safety Town
06-22-1977 (cutline): Children learn big lesson in safety in little town
Bill Lane
Safety Town
06-13-1968 (cutline): Beep! Beep! Girl Scouts are on alert for children crossing. Kathy Eason and Jennifer Gunn help polic instruct youngsters at Safety Town.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday that it is maintaining a statewide drought watch.
Residents and non-farm businesses are strongly encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use, though they are not yet required to do so, the DEP said.
"Precipitation over the last month has increased, and stream flows are responding," DEP said in a press release. "However, longer term precipitation deficits persist in many areas, and groundwater levels remain low in some counties."
The DEP announced Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry Counties are among those across the state that are experiencing low groundwater levels.
There are 21 public water suppliers across the state that are currently requesting or requiring their communities to conserve water due to the conditions, according to DEP.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their nonessential water use, DEP said.
For example, at home, there are many simple ways to use less water:
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads.
- Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers. For example, consider not washing your hair daily.
- Water your lawn only if necessary. Avoid watering on windy and hot days. Watering grass lightly and efficiently will encourage healthier, deeper grass roots. Overwatering is wasteful, encourages fungal growth and disease, and results in shallow, compacted root systems that are more susceptible to drought.
- When mowing your lawn, set the blades 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention.
- Water your garden less often. If necessary, water only in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant. Focus on new plantings, which have shallow root systems. Older plants may endure dry conditions longer.
- Skip the car washing. If you have to wash your car, it's better environmentally to go to a drive-through car wash that recycles the water.
- Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway, instead of hosing it off.
- Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.
- Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall. For helpful information, see this Penn State Extension guide. Or just set out a bucket to capture water in the event of rain, and reuse it to water plants or the bird bath.
For more tips for residents as well as fact sheets on how businesses such as lawn care services, landscapers, hotels, and restaurants can reduce water use, see the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Drought and WaterSense web page.
Drought watch declarations aren’t based on one indicator alone, such as rainfall, DEP said.
DEP assesses data on precipitation, stream and river flow, groundwater level, and soil moisture and information from public water suppliers.
For a map of daily drought status and a weekly list of public water suppliers that are requesting or requiring water use reduction, see the DEP drought web page.
For a map that’s updated daily to show the status of each indicator for each county, see the USGS Pennsylvania drought condition monitoring website.
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