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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Police Department is investigating another double-homicide, the third one this week.
At 6:20 a.m. Friday, Wichita officers were sent to do a welfare check at a home in the 4800 block of N. Portwest Street. That’s in The Moorings neighborhood, just north of I-235 and Meridian.
When they arrived, the officers forced their way in and found the bodies of an 80-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man. They had been shot.
Lt. Aaron Moses, WPD, said the two people are related to each other and that the shooting is “contained to that relationship.”
He said police are not looking for any suspects in the case.
On Tuesday, two people were found shot to death at a home in the 1100 block of N. Woodrow. One person was arrested.
And on Thursday, a street sweeper found a man and woman who had been shot to death in a car in a parking garage in Old Town. One person was arrested.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — People visiting Old Town Square Thursday afternoon did not seem concerned about their safety after a shooting killed two people earlier in the day. Still, businesses and the Wichita Police Department are taking steps to improve security in the area.
The recent violence in Old Town Wichita didn’t seem to be deterring visitors.
“I’ve been to bigger cities, so it’s kind of dry when I come downtown,” said visitor Chancey Wilson.
Some said going out in groups could help.
“I feel like being with people makes it a little easier to kind of keep yourself safe,” said visitor Grace Bartlett.
According to the Old Town Association, businesses in the popular district are taking steps to increase safety.
“The businesses are connecting their cameras to the WPD system so they can be monitored,” Debra Fraser, Old Town Association president, said.
The association has invested in security and is preparing to spend $10,000 on extra lighting.
“I know that that location has been a magnet for problems in the past,” Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan said.
The WPD will reach out to the Old Town Association and business owners, according to Sullivan.
“We’ll see what needs to be done from a structural standpoint so we can prevent any future incidents,” he said.
Sullivan says the department is short-staffed. Even so, they plan to increase police presence in Old Town.
“We can always do better,” he said. “If there’s been one crime, that means we can do better.”
According to representatives, the Old Town Association has been in close contact with the WPD.
The WPD will continue to analyze crime in Old Town and assess how to mitigate it.
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Without the work done in Dayton, the atomic bombs dropped in Japan, effectively ending World War II, might not have gone off.
Work on the Manhattan Project, the secret government effort to build an atomic bomb and the subject of the recently released movie “Oppenheimer,” was done in many cities, including Dayton.
The most important work done in what was called the Dayton Project, was the manufacturing of the triggers that start the atomic chain reaction in the bombs.
The man in charge
Charles Allen Thomas, a research director at Dayton’s Monsanto Chemical Company, was among a handful of internationally known scientists who were summoned to Washington in early 1943 and secretly briefed by Brig. Gen. Leslie Groves on the nation’s program to develop an atomic bomb.
Thomas was offered a co-directorship of the project, along with J. Robert Oppenheimer, but declined for family and career reasons since the position would have required moving to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where the Manhattan Project was headquartered.
Thomas did agree to oversee the development of the polonium trigger in Dayton, as well as the chemical research taking place at other Manhattan Project sites.
In the end, Thomas was one of just 14 scientists among the thousands involved in the Manhattan Project to be awarded the Medal for Merit, the highest civilian honor for wartime service.
Thomas’ career at the Monsanto Chemical Company continued to rise after the war. He served as president of Monsanto from 1951 to 1960 and as chairman of the board from 1960 to 1965 before retiring from the company in 1970. He died in 1982.
The polonium trigger
Early in their work, Los Alamos researchers realized that rapidly mixing polonium with beryllium would release a burst of neutrons that could initiate a chain reaction before the critical mass blew itself apart. But there had never been enough polonium produced to even see it. Dayton scientists worked out the methods for separating sufficient polonium from irradiated bismuth slugs, purifying it, and forming it into the bomb triggers.
According to a 1983 Dayton Daily news article, written shortly after documents about the Dayton Project were declassified, polonium “was a soft, silvery-looking metal. If you turned off the lights, you see a faint, purple glow, which would intensify as the purity increased.”
The Dayton trigger was a key technical hurdle in not only the bombs of World War II, but also in hundreds of atomic bombs produced after the war.
By the Dayton Project’s end in 1949, there were 334 full-time employees.
These pioneering employees at Dayton’s Monsanto facilities risked their lives to develop the bombs’ triggers with the highly radioactive polonium. But no deaths or injuries were ever reported as the result of exposure to polonium during the Dayton Project.
Local sites
Two Dayton sites associated with the Manhattan Project still exist — the storage buildings surrounding the former Bonebrake Theological Seminary, 1601 W. First St., and the building at 601 E. Third St. that was the General Electric Supply Warehouse.
The former Bonebrake Theological Seminary property, which was being used as a warehouse for the Dayton School District, was leased to Monsanto and eventually included some 20 smaller buildings covering nearly a city block.
Bonebrake Seminary was condemned and torn down in the early 1950s by its owner, the Dayton Board of Education, which had no idea of its historical significance at the time.
The General Electric Supply Warehouse is now fittingly known as the Manhattan Building.
From 1946 to 1948 after the initial development of the bomb, the Monsanto Company leased the building’s three upper floors, coined it the “Warehouse” and created a laboratory to test the biological impact of polonium radiation on humans.
General Electric remained on the three lower floors.
It was home to one of the nation’s first radiation health safety programs. Thousands of urine samples from Dayton Project personnel were screened for polonium exposure. In addition, the biological uptake and effects of polonium were studied on mice and rats.
Two others have been torn down — the original Monsanto research lab at 1515 Nicholas Road and the former Runnymede Playhouse in Oakwood.
Preliminary research was conducted at the Monsanto facility on Nicholas Road. X-ray and spectrographic work on polonium remained there until 1949, when Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg was completed.
When more space was needed for the Dayton Project, Thomas, who was married to Margaret Talbott, suggested the Army take over the Runnymede Playhouse, a massive glass-topped structure that was part of his wife’s family’s estate.
The Playhouse had been the leisure palace of the Talbott family, with giant ballroom, indoor squash and tennis courts as well as a stage for community theater.
Thomas promised to return the building to the family intact after the war — a promise he wouldn’t be able to keep. Too radioactively “hot” to clean and restore, the Playhouse was dismantled in 1950 and was later buried in Tennessee.
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Small, inexpensive devices that turn semiautomatic guns into fully automatic weapons are showing up in the Dayton region, and authorities warn they pose a significant threat to public safety.
Illegal devices called “Glock switches,” “auto sears” and “selector switches” can convert legal firearms into weapons capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute, which is a faster firing rate than the M-4 machine gun that is a standard weapon used by the U.S. military, officials said.
“Altering a weapon, making it a fully automatic firearm is not only illegal, but a serious concern for the community, especially when it ends up in the hands of a dangerous person,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck.
Earlier this month, a law enforcement task force arrested a 28-year-old parolee in Dayton who they say cut off his ankle monitor and had warrants out for his arrest.
Authorities arrested Antone Jackson near North Ludlow and West First streets in downtown Dayton. They say he had a Glock handgun in his possession that was modified with a switch that caused it to work as a fully automatic weapon.
Auto switches are installed on pistol slides, and they apply force to the trigger bar to prevent it from limiting a weapon to only firing one round when the trigger is held down, according to officials.
Devices like these are very concerning because they are a cheap and easy way to convert a legal semi-automatic pistol into a machine pistol capable of firing multiple rounds quickly with a single press of a trigger, said Chief Deputy Matt Haines of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Fortunately, local law enforcement has not seized many of these auto sears, but task force agents are investigating how a device like this got into Jackson’s hands, Haines said.
Most switches are being illegally shipped from China, while others are being made in the U.S. using 3-D printers, officials said. Auto sears can be illegally purchased from overseas sellers for as little as $20.
Machine gun conversion devices are considered machine guns under the National Firearms Act, even when they are not installed, says the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Officials say modified machine guns are very dangerous, in part because they are inaccurate and hard to handle so they pose significant risks to bystanders when fired.
“Imagine the damage it can do in a park if two people for whatever reason are in a dispute and decide to settle their difference with a firearm,” said Kenneth Parker, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. “That’s bad in and of itself. But you turn that into a machine gun, and the bullets are going everywhere, (imagine) the harm that it can do.”
Last summer, members of the FBI Southern Ohio Safe Streets task force were conducting surveillance in “high crime” areas of Montgomery County when they pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation.
During the traffic stop, law enforcement officials discovered two handguns inside, including a Glock that was equipped with an auto sear, according to a federal affidavit in support of a criminal compliant filed by G. Tyler Orndorff, a task force officer with the FBI and the Dayton Police Department.
The driver, Adrian Jackson, allegedly told investigators that switches could be purchased on the streets in the Dayton area for about $100, the affidavit states
Jackson pleaded guilty last month to knowingly possessing a machine gun, court records show.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Southern Ohio said people caught with modified machine guns can face up to 10 years in prison.
Machine gun conversion devices are illegal to own, possess, buy, sell and manufacture.
Greene County case
In February, a confidential source purchased two Glock switches and a small amount of marijuana from a man named Louis Newton for about $140, says a federal affidavit in support of a criminal complaint filed by Robert Lee, a Beavercreek police officer and an FBI task force officer.
The transaction took place in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant where Newton worked, near Bellbrook and Centerville.
Newton also allegedly provided the confidential source with a “ghost switch” that had a back plate and blade that are not detectable to the untrained eye, the affidavit states.
Newton allegedly told the confidential source that if police officers discovered the firearm they would not be able to tell that it was outfitted with a machinegun conversion device, according to Lee’s affidavit.
The ATF analyzed the switch devices the source purchased, and officials said they appeared to be made using a 3-D printing process, federal court records show.
Months later, in April, Newton allegedly agreed to sell the confidential source a Glock pistol with a switch installed, two additional switches and a tool to remove the devices, authorities said.
Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant for Newton’s Sugarcreek Twp. apartment, where they say they found multiple handguns and rifles inside.
Newton was indicted in May for possessing and transferring two machine guns and possessing two machine guns that were not registered.
Authorities also asked the court to approve the forfeiture of 21 machine gun-conversion devices for Glock handguns they say they recovered and seven switches for assault rifle weapons.
Officials in Columbus, Cincinnati and other Ohio cities have recently said that Glock switches and auto sears are growing problems in their communities.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania say they are angry that millions of dollars to expand adult mental health services got cut out of the budget, and are pushing to get it included now that the legislation is held up in a month-old partisan stalemate.
The fight over the money comes as schools and counties report spikes in demand for mental health services on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, and say they don’t have the resources to support those in need.
The House, controlled by Democrats, approved legislation last month that would direct $100 million in one time COVID-era federal funds to go to programs to bolster the state’s adult mental health network by addressing workforce shortages, bettering criminal and public safety programs and supporting suicide prevention programs. It was based on recommendations of a commission tasked with deciding how to divvy up the federal funds designated for such uses last year.
But it was left on the cutting room floor in a budget bill that Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will sign. The Senate Republican-authored budget bill instead pushed those dollars to student mental health. The spending plan, which was approved by both chambers, is still awaiting the final OK after negotiations soured.
“Let’s be clear about something contrary to what the Senate would have you believe, this is not an either/or proposition. We need to fund both,” said the bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh.
As final pieces of the budget still remain undone — like bills that direct how the money can be spent — Democrats say there is still a path forward to getting the initiatives funded by tapping into the state’s flush reserves.
Republicans, however, have been tempered in their spending plans through the budget process, advocating for keeping operational expenses low in the face of a potential recession.
With billions in surplus, Majority Leader Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, said that it was “beyond cynical” to force a choice between adults and students for mental health services. He said it was a priority for House Democrats to secure adult mental health funding, and that they want it to be part of negotiations for the additional budget legislation.
“The fact we’re moving backward this time is just heartbreaking and really defies common sense,” he said.
The governor’s office did not say whether he supported Democrats’ effort to use surplus dollars to fund mental health, but said mental health funding remained a priority and that “he will continue working to secure every dollar possible to invest in Pennsylvanians’ mental health.”
Shapiro had proposed funding the adult mental health needs identified by the commission last year, and continuing the previous Democratic governor’s allocation of $100 million toward student mental health needs.
As many adolescents and teenagers deal with increased needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, the state funded student mental health programs last year with $100 million to help districts proactively and preventatively provide services, through hiring counselors and psychologists or contracting out services.
Many districts work closely with their counties, which can place more strain on those systems.
A top priority for counties is securing more state aid for the safety-net mental health services that they administer. They say there aren’t enough beds or counselors for people who need help after demand spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Scott Martin, R-Lancaster, said schools need the funds and the Legislature advanced $20 million to support county mental health systems.
“Ideally, we want to encourage more partnerships between counties and schools to get help to individuals who can benefit from these services,” he said in a statement.
While the funds in Schlossberg’s bill wouldn’t directly benefit the counties, a spokesman for the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania said previously it would help rebuild a mental health infrastructure in the state. Counties are seeking an additional $150 million — an almost 60% increase — to address their needs.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A large reptile is now on the road to recovery after paying a visit to the doctor.
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The 376-pound alligator, named Brooke, was seen by the University of Florida’s zoological medicine service team.
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The gator lives at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, and officials there noticed the gator wasn’t feeling well.
After a full workup, including a blood draw and a CT scan, doctors determined he had an ear infection.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Students at 55 Marion County Public Schools will get free lunch and breakfast this school year, the district announced Thursday.
The district said that means its Food and Nutrition Department will provide free meals to about 44,400 students regardless of income, without question or application.
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The program is provided in partnership with the Community Eligibility Provision initiative and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Schools hosting the free meal program include:
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- Anthony Elementary
- Belleview Elementary
- Belleview High
- Belleview Middle
- Belleview-Santos Elementary
- College Park Elementary
- Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary
- Dunnellon Elementary
- Dunnellon High
- Dunnellon Middle
- East Marion Elementary
- Eighth Street Elementary
- Emerald Shores Elementary
- Fessenden Elementary
- Fordham Early Learning Academy
- Forest High
- Fort King Middle
- Fort McCoy School
- Greenway Elementary
- Hammett Bowen, Jr. Elementary
- Harbour View Elementary
- Hillcrest School
- Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
- Howard Middle
- Lake Weir High
- Lake Weir Middle
- Legacy Elementary
- Liberty Middle
- Madison Street Academy
- Maplewood Elementary
- Marion Charter
- Marion Acceleration Academy
- Marion Oaks Elementary
- Marion Technical Institute
- McIntosh Area School
- New Leaf School
- North Marion High
- North Marion Middle
- Oakcrest Elementary
- Ocala Springs Elementary
- Ocali Charter Middle
- Osceola Middle
- Reddick-Collier Elementary
- Romeo Elementary
- Saddlewood Elementary
- Shady Hill Elementary
- Silver River Mentoring and Instruction
- South Ocala Elementary
- Sparr Elementary
- Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary
- Sunrise Elementary
- Vanguard High
- Ward-Highlands Elementary
- West Port High
- Wyomina Park Elementary
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The district said they selected schools based on the percentage of students from each campus participating in one or more variations of public assistance/service programs.
For more information, you can contact Food and Nutrition Services Coordinator Tammy Alvarez at 352-671-4190 or Tammy.Alvarez@marion.k12.fl.us.
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CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — People from around the world gathered on Chincoteague Island to watch the 98th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday.
Every year, foals are auctioned to help keep the herd from overexpanding. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are often raised and go to the fire company.
This year, more than 200 ponies were brought to swim the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island, according to the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.
At slack tide, USCG Station Chincoteague set off a flare to kick off the swim. The "Saltwater Cowboys" led the ponies across the channel. After a 45-minute rest, the ponies were paraded through the street, and arrived at the Carnival Ground corral to wait for the auction.
The annual pony swim between the two spots is run in large part by the local fire company. The purpose of the crossing is to separate some of the foals born during the spring, so they can be auctioned. The auction will begin Thursday, July 27 at 8 a.m.
Foals are auctioned to help keep the herd from over-expanding. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are often raised and go to the fire company.
Every year, the first foal to come ashore is named King or Queen Neptune and is given away in a raffle drawing at the carnival grounds. The carnival is Saturday, July 29 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
This year, a chestnut-colored filly, No. 70, was crowned Queen Neptune as the first pony to complete the swim, according to The Daily Times.
The money raised from the auction helps fund the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. In turn, the fire company uses some of that money to provide veterinary care for the ponies throughout the year.
Not every foal that is auctioned actually leaves the herd. Every year, the fire company selects a few ponies as "buybacks." The person who pays for a "buyback" pony gets to name the animal. Then the foal is returned to the herd on Assateague Island.
Every year, money raised from the sale of one foal goes to a regional charity. Past recipients include Wounded Warriors and Alzheimer's Adult Care.
The annual crossing was made famous by "Misty of Chincoteague," a children's novel written in 1947 by Marguerite Henry. It tells the story of the bond that develops between two children and a Chincoteague pony named Misty. It inspired the 1961 film, "Misty."
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WINTER PARK, Fla. – Months after a now-former Winter Park police officer was treated at a hospital and given citations following his alleged involvement in a DUI hit-and-run crash, one of the responding agencies defended officers’ reasoning to not jail the man, denying in a statement it had anything to do with “preferential treatment.”
Late March 12, 34-year-old Matthew Wright was seen by a Winter Park police officer exiting the driver’s seat of an unmarked Ford Explorer at University Club of Winter Park, located about a half mile away from the two vehicles he’s accused of crashing into along Pennsylvania Avenue. According to a police report, the officer recognized Wright as a member of her own department and instructed him to stay in the Ford until a supervisor arrived, also observing that he had apparently wet himself.
After hearing the crash and reportedly witnessing the Ford detach and drive away from a van and pickup truck it was stuck in, the vehicles’ owner and a neighbor jumped into a car and followed Wright while contacting law enforcement. An estimated minimum of $5,000 in damage was dealt to each vehicle involved, with the Winter Park-owned Ford noted as having a detached passenger-side front wheel and emitting the sound of dragging parts as Wright allegedly attempted to run off in it.
When a lieutenant of the Winter Park Police Department arrived, they observed Wright had slurred speech and that his breath smelled of alcohol, the report states. Wright said that he had a headache and he was taken to a hospital due in part to concern over “a previous brain condition that may have been aggravated as a result of the crash,” escorted away from the Ford by a fellow member of Winter Park police, according to the narrative.
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The Ford was towed, later inventoried by Maitland police. In it were 12 empty cans of White Claw Surge hard seltzers under the driver’s seat and, elsewhere in the vehicle, five unopened cans that still felt cool to the touch, according to the report. Investigators added it appeared unlikely that anyone else was in the Ford at the time of the crash.
The following morning on March 13, a Maitland officer visited the hospital to speak with Wright, who claimed he had no recollection of any events before, during or after the crash. The officer read him a Miranda warning and informed him the crash investigation had become a criminal investigation, to which Wright replied he understood.
Wright said that he didn’t know where he was coming from before the crash, adding he takes several medications for his breathing, that he was previously doing yard work at his residence and that he went to go see a movie around 7:30 p.m., according to the report.
Wright also stated he didn’t know how the cans of White Claw got into the vehicle but when asked if he had driven the Ford to go see “Scream” that evening, Wright reportedly no longer wanted to answer the officer’s questions. Past that point, Wright allegedly refused to consent to a blood sample, but his license was not seized due to it being lost, police said.
On Thursday, July 27, the Winter Park Police Department and the Maitland Police Department shared statements on the crash, both of them referring to Wright as a former officer.
The Winter Park Police Department holds our officers to a higher standard of the law and expect them to uphold and honor the laws they enforce. Former Officer Matthew Wright’s actions were not representative of our agency’s core values and undermines the trust between the police department and community we serve.
Lieutenant Lisa Suepat | Winter Park Police Department
While Winter Park’s statement was brief and focused only on Wright’s alleged actions, Maitland’s went to some length to describe how Wright was not jailed due to his hospitalization, only handed citations and informed of court dates by officers “in lieu of making a physical arrest.”
Matthew Wright was charged with the highest level of crimes given the evidence, which were misdemeanor driving under the influence (Florida State Statute 316.193(3)(C)(1)) and misdemeanor leaving the scene of a crash with property damage (Florida State Statute 316.063(1)). During the course of our investigation, it was determined by the responding Fire Department that Mr. Wright was in need of medical care and hospital staff subsequently concurred. In lieu of making a physical arrest, our Officer filed criminal charges directly with the Orange County Clerk of Courts through the use of a criminal DUI citation and a criminal traffic citation. Mr. Wright was provided with the court dates for his arraignment on both charges prior to the Officer leaving the hospital. Issuing notices to appear via criminal citations in lieu of making physical arrests is not an uncommon practice when the offender is hospitalized for injuries sustained during the incident and the criminal charges involved are not felony crimes.
With that being said, it is understandable that you may perceive that Mr. Wright was given preferential treatment because he was not physically arrested; however, this was not the case. He was charged with those crimes for which probable cause was developed and our agency cooperated with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure Mr. Wright was successfully prosecuted. The Maitland Police Department strongly believes that law enforcement officers should be held to the highest standard.
Officer Daniel Holland | Maitland Police Department
Wright on July 11 pleaded nolo contendre to, and was found guilty of, a charge of driving under the influence with property damage, sentenced to one year of probation.
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Families looking to save additional money when stocking up on back-to-school supplies and clothes are in luck.
When is the Sales Tax Holiday?
Ohio’s upcoming Sales Tax Holiday is Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6.
What is tax free?
Tax-free items include school supplies and books that cost $20 or less per item and clothing at $75 or less per item.
Items used in a trade or business deal are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.
Also not eligible are items like:
⋅ Clothing accessories
⋅ Patches and protective equipment
⋅ Sewing or knitting materials
⋅ Sports equipment
⋅ Belt buckles, costume masks, patches and emblems sold separately.
View the full list of items on the Ohio Department of Taxation website here.
History
The annual sales tax holiday weekend started in 2015. It takes place on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August each year. The Ohio General Assembly made it permanent in 2018.
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American Airlines flight attendants are set to begin voting Friday on whether or not they want to allow the union to call a strike.
The world's largest airline, based in Fort Worth, is still in talks with the flight attendants union after more than four years with no pay raise.
The Association for Professional Flight Attendants, which is headquartered in Euless, represents over 26,000 flight attendants. Members will begin voting July 28 through Aug. 29, with results announced on Aug. 30. The union will then plan for more pickets at the airline’s hubs across the country.
Should the vote pass, it does not mean a strike is imminent or that a strike will happen, only that the members approve of the union calling a strike should negotiations stall.
Travelers should know that it would take many more legal steps to actually conduct a strike because of the layers put in place by the Railway Labor Act. The law was enacted in 1926 and later expanded to include airlines in 1936. It is run by the National Mediation Board and is used to avoid interruptions to interstate commerce.
Experts stress that travelers do not need to worry about this affecting travel plans in the coming months.
Even for pickets – which have frequently occurred in the past two years from both pilots and flight attendants at various airlines – union rules only allow workers who are scheduled off to take part in any picketing activity.
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In March, the APFA -- which has been in negotiations since December 2019 -- turned to the government for help in getting a new contract. The union filed for federal mediation in hopes of speeding up that process and we know there have been two sessions so far with mediators present at the negotiating table.
Some of the issues flight attendants want to see addressed include cost of living increases, scheduling improvements and a return to pre-pandemic staffing levels among other demands.
"It's time for American Airlines management to show flight attendants the respect they are due through appropriate pay and improved working conditions. We are ready for American Airlines to bring these negotiations to a close," Julie Hendrick, National President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, said in a statement.
According to the union, American Airlines flight attendants have not received a raise since January 2019.
The law makes it difficult for a union to go on strike but it is still possible. If American Airlines and the flight attendants union cannot reach an agreement while in federal mediation, the union could then request to be released into a 30-day cooling-off period after which flight attendants would be free to strike.
A strike could be avoided if a deal is reached between American Airlines and the American Airlines flight attendant union. The Fort Worth-based airline told NBC 5 last week they look forward to a speedy resolution and that discussions are ongoing.
"We look forward to reaching an agreement with APFA quickly so that American’s flight attendants can benefit from a contract that provides them with real and meaningful value," the airline said in a statement. "We continue to meet regularly and appreciate the National Mediation Board’s recent support as both American and APFA work to reach an agreement our flight attendants deserve."
The flight attendants could follow in the footsteps of American Airlines pilots, who reached an agreement with the airline in May after demanding higher pay and raising the possibility of a strike.
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The Dallas Cowboys are remembering longtime security guard turned AT&T Stadium art ambassador Phil Whitfield who died this week at the age of 62.
NBC 5 talked to Whitfield in 2014 about his part in the installation of works from 58 world-class artists at Jerry World in Arlington.
Whitfield was born a Cowboys fan and became a stadium security guard in the early 90s. He quickly caught the eye of the Jones family who tapped Whitfield to oversee the installation of the works of art.
That experience helped foster Whitfield's passion for art. Through the years, he gave stadium tours to school children, celebrities and even former presidents.
In a statement posted by AT&T Stadium, Gene Jones said:
"The loss of Phil Whitfield leaves us all heartbroken. We have such wonderful memories with him, just as so many others do. Few people have generated such widespread goodwill and respect like Phil did over the years. He was an amazing ambassador for the Cowboys and a great friend and docent for our art program and the purpose of connecting with children and inspiring them to enjoy art. We will miss him greatly."
No other details on Whitfield's passing were available. He was set to turn 63 on Saturday.
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2023 produces massive tax collection surpluses for Eddy County government
Oil and tax collections produce $73M surplus at end of 2023 fiscal year
Eddy County ended the 2023 fiscal year with a $73 million surplus of oil and gas tax collections as County Commissioners closed the financial books during a special meeting July 26.
The county collected $6.89 million in oil and gas tax revenue in June, the final month of the 2023 fiscal year.
Fiscal years in Eddy County start July 1 and end on June 30.
More:Four things to know about the County's new $200M budget for fiscal year 2024
Eddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales said June oil and gas tax collections were based on business activities conducted in March.
“We had a pretty high activity for production,” she said.
Gonzales said Eddy County oilfields produced 23 million barrels of crude oil in March.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Light Sweet Crude Oil ranged from $67 a barrel to $80 a barrel during March.
WTI is the world’s most liquid oil contract, cited the CME Group website.
During the previous fiscal year, Gonzales said Eddy County averaged over 20 million barrels of oil production as the average WTI price was $87 a barrel.
When drafting the 2023 spending plan in early 2022, county administrators budgeted oil and tax collections at $39.5 million.
More:Could oil and gas tax collections in Eddy County exceed $100M at the end of FY '23?
“Last year we budgeted (oil prices) at $60 per barrel at 13 million barrels (produced) per month,” Gonzales said.
She said oil and gas and property tax collections are a primary funding source for Eddy County government.
Gross receipts tax collections produce surplus
Eddy County budgeted gross receipts taxes (GRTs) collections at $26 million for the 2023 fiscal year.
The county collected $56 million in GRTs at the end of the past fiscal year, per Eddy County Finance Department figures.
More:Eddy County collects $92M in oil and gas taxes during current fiscal year
Eddy County has an extra $30 million in GRTs to use for future projects.
The county collected $5 million in GRTs during the month of June, the second highest GRT collection month in 2023.
Per financial data, the county collected $5.5 million in GRTs during May.
County approves final budget for 2024
Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners approved the $200 million spending plan for the current fiscal year.
Jessica Stygar, interim finance director, said the budget covers $43.5 million for personnel, $23.8 million for operating expenses and $5.8 million for capital spending projects.
More:Eddy County oil and gas collections near $10 million despite drop in oil prices
She said the county’s main operating fund was balanced for 2024 with $118 million in revenues and expenses.
The general fund budget increased from $91.8 million in 2023 to $118 million in 2024.
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Right now, the city of Homewood is considering a new government model that would add a city manager to the pay roll.
City councilor Jennifer Andress said this would allow the council to focus on being what it’s truly meant to be: a governing body that votes on policy.
“We really do a lot of day-to-day managing which I love. I love my neighbors and I love hearing from them, and talking about issues, but a lot of it is sort of things you would see be more dealt with in the city manager’s office rather than the city council dealing with,” said Andress.
She said Homewood is a happening and growing place, so a city manager is needed to professionally take on day-to-day operations, handling certain issues like maintenance concerns currently going through city council.
Andress says this government change is inspired by other cities already thriving on similar models.
“We have the biggest council in the state, and we only have 25,000 residents,” said Andress. “There are models out there of cities that are doing a great job with this model. You know, Auburn is one of them, Pell City is one of them, you know obviously Vestavia Hills and we have our friends in Mountain Brook that do it a little bit differently, but they have a phenomenal city manager.”
The addition of a city manager would likely lead to a chain of changes within the city’s government dynamic.
Andress said the city council would probably down size from 11 councilors to four or six. The mayor would then also join as a voting member. This could lead to redistricting.
If the city council chooses to move forward with a new government model, Andress said community members will get the final say with a vote that would take place in the first quarter of 2024.
The goal would be to have a city manager in operation by 2025.
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'Isn't it amazing?' Daytona Riverfront Esplanade to include riparian garden, Italian tile
DAYTONA BEACH — It's taken a few years and $33 million, but the western bank of the Halifax River in downtown Daytona Beach no longer bears any resemblance to the barren transient hangout with a smattering of trees it had been for decades.
For the past year, the northern end of the waterfront between the Main Street bridge and International Speedway Boulevard has been a picturesque place to sit on a bench and catch a river breeze, go for a jog or have a picnic.
In a month or two, the southern end of the green space, now officially known as the Riverfront Esplanade, will also be open for frolicking on the new splash pad, strolling at sunset and escaping into a preserve of old Florida nature.
Visitors are going to be enchanted when they venture into the southern end of the esplanade for the first time. A meandering creek with waterfalls runs through the natural wonderland, gardens are filled with a rainbow of flowers and plants, and tall trees shield the area from the sun and the world outside the esplanade.
The stretch of the esplanade between International Speedway Boulevard and Orange Avenue has been under construction for about one year, and it's about 80% complete now, said manager Joe Yarbrough.
A lot of trees and flowers have already been planted, and large portions of walkways are in place. But a variety of things remain to be completed, everything from hanging swings overlooking the river to installing speakers that will serenade people with relaxing music.
More than 100 different Florida plants
Yarbrough, who was South Daytona Beach's city manager for 31 years, said he's not ready to share an exact date the southern esplanade will open, but he's hoping that will happen in September or October.
The original hope was to have the full esplanade complete two years ago, but everything from supply chain issues to tropical storm damage has caused the riverfront reinvention to miss a few deadlines. The northern end of the esplanade opened in June last year.
After Tropical Storms Ian and Nicole blasted Volusia County last fall, "We literally had to start over," Yarbough said.
"All the dirt got washed out," he said, referring to the large amount of fill that was lost when the Halifax River pushed over its banks.
New fill had to be trucked in. The southern esplanade now sits 4 feet to 6 feet above Beach Street depending on where you are in the preserve.
There are also huge underground tanks now to catch stormwater.
More than 100 different types of native Florida plants and dozens of trees have also been added to the 3-acre site, many of them mature trees that are already providing shade. Those trees, ranging from oaks to Banyans to Japanese Blueberries, will be illuminated by lights at night.
The tree lighting is just one of the many detailed touches. Signs will tell people what kind of roses they're looking at, with both Latin and common names. Shade canopies will be added around the splash pad to keep parents cool while they watch their kids play.
The esplanade has sandstone paths, a jogging trail topped off with a special absorbent material, and colorful tiles imported from Italy embedded in a walkway to create a unique mosaic. There is also a large bronze sundial, and a restroom building designed to look like the Burgoyne casino that stood on the site in the early 1900s.
"We're trying to bring back a little of the past," Yarbrough said.
There's also a river overlook area and plenty of benches along with a few picnic tables where visitors can take a break. Ramps with railings will allow people of all abilities to enjoy the esplanade.
'It can only make things better'
Lighting was an important consideration since the southern end of the esplanade is across the street from a cluster of businesses people will be patronizing after dark.
"It's in the heart of the business district, so it will stay open later," Yarbrough said.
Like the northern end of the esplanade, there will be security guards on golf carts keeping an eye on things. There will also be 29 security cameras watching from above, and gates will lock when the esplanade closes for the night.
Two pedestrian and bicycle bridges in the area will be under the control of the esplanade, so that will help maintain security now that they can be gated off. One bridge connects both ends of the esplanade, and the other connects the southern esplanade to the City Island Library.
Beach Street business owners have high hopes for what the esplanade can do to draw more people and help the riverfront corridor thrive.
"Isn't it amazing?" said Tammy Kozinski, who for 13 years has owned and run Sweet Marlays' Coffee shop on South Beach Street. "I'm super excited. It can only make things better."
Camille Holder-Brown and her husband own and run the Kale Cafe on the north end of Beach Street. A year after the northern section of the esplanade opened, she's disappointed that her 10-year-old juice bar and vegan cuisine restaurant didn't see more of a boost.
She loves the esplanade and the events that have been held there, but she said there needs to be more of a connection between the recreational space and shops across the street to help businesses.
"The people are contained in the park," Holder-Brown said. "We have to figure out how to make events there more fluid."
How the Daytona Beach Riverfront Esplanade came to be
The esplanade has been planned, funded and run by a private foundation.
The Brown Riverfront Esplanade Foundation is a nonprofit organization established by Cici and Hyatt Brown, who have donated the vast majority of the $33 million that has made the project possible. A few grants have also helped.
In 2019, the foundation entered into a 50-year lease with the city of Daytona Beach to redevelop, operate and manage the Riverfront Esplanade.
The land that makes up the esplanade was formerly Riverfront Park. The city still owns the property.
In June 2020, the park closed to the public, construction fences went up and the sliver of land hugging the west bank of the Halifax River began to undergo a dramatic reinvention.
More about Daytona's riverfront park:Daytona riverfront celebrating Christmas with Santa, live music and lights
The property has been recontoured to add berms and rolling land. The riverfront is now peppered with new ponds and various types of palms, magnolias, Chinese elms, pink oleanders and yellow daisies.
Ormond Beach-based Bomar Construction is the general contractor on the project. Once work is complete on the southern esplanade, it will be open to the public seven days a week. The northern esplanade is already open to the public daily.
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Woman, 29, found dead near New Smyrna Beach had a drug problem according to court records
A body discovered Wednesday has been identified by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office as Christina Donley, 29.
The body was found on Lake Ashby Road near South State Road 415 near New Smyrna Beach, according to the sheriff's Facebook page, which also stated the death doesn't appear to be a homicide.
Court records show, though, that Conley, of Ponce Inlet, has struggled with addiction.
New Smyrna Beach police arrested her at the Wawa, 1780 State Road 44 on April 26 on charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia. She had a pre-trial hearing scheduled for August 17.
An investigation was continuing Friday when an autopsy was expected to be performed.
Friends on Facebook posted remembrances of her as a single mother and a beautiful, non-judgmental, nice person who had been through SMA Healthcare's Project WARM recovery program in Bunnell.
WARM stands for Women Assisting Recovering Mothers. It is described as a "long-term residential treatment facility for women exhibiting symptoms of drug and/or alcohol dependence, and for women who are pregnant or post-partum."
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Chandler police Chief Sean Duggan announces retirement after nearly 10 years on the job
Chandler's police Chief Sean Duggan is retiring after serving nearly four decades in law enforcement, according to a city announcement that said the long time police official will step down from his role in January.
Duggan took the reigns of Chandler's police department in 2014 after spending 27 years working for the Scottsdale police department. That combined experience makes him the most senior police chief in the Valley, Chandler staffers said.
During his tenure as chief, the law enforcement veteran oversaw a 23% reduction in Chandler's violent crime rate, bringing it to the lowest its been since at least 2007, city data shows.
“I am immensely proud that, even amid a rapidly changing landscape, the Chandler police Department is thriving,” Duggan said. “The future of our department is bright with talented people dedicated to upholding the highest standards of performance, while meeting challenges of 21st Century policing.”
One of the most notable moments of Duggan's tenure was his decision to prioritize the fine-tuning and reforming of certain police procedures in 2020.
The move was a proactive one because Chandler police still enjoyed a great deal of support, despite other departments around the country coming under scrutiny after the murder of George Floyd. Duggan's reforms included:
- Requiring that "no-knock" warrants be approved by the chief, rather than lower-level officers. The warrants allow law enforcement to raid a suspect's home without announcing themselves. A no-knock warrant infamously lead to the police killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020.
- Making it official policy that when officers take a person down to the ground during an arrest, the person is brought back to a seated or upright position as soon as possible to avoid obstructing their breathing.
- Crafting a definition of de-escalation and including it in the department’s policy manual. Before that, the term was a nebulous one with no fleshed-out meaning.
- Introducing a use-of-force form that all officers must fill out to document what kind of force was used during related incidents. The form is then reviewed by every level of the police department, all the way up to the chief's office.
- Sending training sergeants to the scene of every in-custody death to review the situation. The sergeant looks at what happened, what type of training the officer received, what tactics and equipment were used, and then recommends any necessary changes.
- Mandating that Chandler officers receive training on "duty to intervene" policies, which require officers to step in if another officer is using excessive force or doing something against policy.
Chandler City Manager Josh Wright praised Duggan's leadership on those issues and ability to connect with the broader community in his send-off to the chief of nearly a decade.
“Chief Duggan has created a culture of service, engagement and trust that has resulted in outstanding community support and historically low levels of serious crime in Chandler,” Wright said. “I appreciate his leadership of the Chandler police Department, employing practices that enabled Chandler to remain one of the nation’s safest cities.”
Chandler is expected to launch a national search to find Duggan's replacement in the coming months. Wright will be tasked with making the final hire once he's found a viable candidate.
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How this East Valley city became Arizona's first to clear public safety pension gap
Chandler has become the largest Arizona city to fully pay off its police and firefighter pension debt, overcoming a nearly $200 million shortfall within just seven years and averting a fiscal disaster that still looms over the vast majority of Arizona communities.
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is a statewide pension program that manages over 300 government accounts. Cities and employees put cash into the system each year — staffers contribute about 7% of their salaries, and employers are required to at least match that. PSPRS invests that money, similar to a 401K.
But the program has long been troubled. It was the third-worst-performing government trust in the U.S. between 2005 and 2015 because of low investment returns and high costs. That threw cities into chaos when they realized they were hundreds of millions short of covering their legally-mandated pension costs.
"They found that investments were being handled too loosely. So, the pension obligations were growing without anyone really monitoring and paying attention to it," said Chandler's CFO Dawn Lang, who added that the city decided to "overpay" into the system by about $13 million between 2016 and spring of 2019.
But that didn't cut it. The shortfall hit its peak of $180 million in 2019, a sum that Chandler could have financially crippled the city if the bill kept ballooning. So officials went all-in by investing an extra $113 million — on top of the roughly $32 million in regular pension payments they had to pay — over the next five years.
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On Tuesday, Chandler announced it had made its final investment of $73 million, clearing what was left of the deficit before any other sizable city in Arizona, from Tucson to Phoenix to Flagstaff. It will cut down on the city's regular contributions by as much as $10 million annually and free up the roughly $28 million used for yearly overpayments.
“We’ve made concerted efforts over several years to pay off our largest unfunded debt,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “Doing so has stabilized the pension system that is a critical benefit for first responders who have served our community and generated ongoing savings that we can apply toward needs in other areas.”
City staffers partially credit the expansion of Chandler's semiconductor industry, specifically Intel, for driving the influx in sales tax revenue needed to bridge the gap.
Matt Dunbar, Chandler's assistant director of budget and policy, also said the region's population growth was a major factor in generating enough general fund cash to make the pension investment. Chandler's population had grown by nearly 20% since 2010, the Valley's by nearly 40%.
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"Any time you have that many construction workers staying in your hotels and eating at restaurants, and that much infrastructure coming into Chandler, it has a definite impact," he said. "The number of people moving here, the amount of businesses coming here — all of that has played into our ability to ...pay off the obligations."
The current 7% rate of return on PSPRS investments is what made clearing the deficit early the ideal strategy for Chandler officials, who prioritized that over funding things like capital projects with city cash.
The idea is that the more money they contribute now, the more time that money has to grow through PSRSP investments, which means Chandler's principal investments will be significantly reduced in the coming years. But that strategy requires a solid financial situation, as Chandler's is.
Others aren't so lucky.
Some cities didn't have enough cash on hand to make early contributions, so they opted to borrow money. Tempe issued bonds to clear most of its $338 shortfall. It will allow the city to benefit from the PSPRS's investment returns but will also saddle it with $308 million in debt for the next 30 years, plus all of the interest.
Other cities are still struggling to escape rising pension gaps. Phoenix's $3.5 billion deficit in 2022 was an increase of 3% over the previous year. Mesa added $24 million to its shortfall during that same timeframe, bringing its total gap up to $720 million.
All of those cities will have to contend with that liability when they consider funding anything from road improvements to additional police units. Chandler, on the other hand, is in a prime position to boost investment in more substantive ways, rather than just worrying about catching up.
"Chandler has been in a position where we've been able to focus on this debt payment and, through good budgeting and management of finances, (we are) able to pay this down so that we can free up ongoing revenues at an earlier time," Dunbar said.
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Plans to travel this weekend? These Phoenix-area freeways will be closed
Even with the forecast calling for more rain this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation has released its busy list of upcoming closures and restrictions for Valley highways beginning Friday night.
Notable closures will be seen along stretches of interstates 17 and 10, the U.S. 60, and loops 202 and 303.
ADOT advised drivers to allow for extra time and plan alternate routes. Drivers should be prepared to slow down and merge safely when venturing through work zones.
Travel and roadway conditions can be checked at az511.gov.
Southbound I-17 closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue
Details: Southbound I-17 will be closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue for a pavement improvement project.
The following ramps will be closed:
- Both Loop 101 ramps to southbound I-17.
- Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Union Hills Drive and Bell Road.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Exit prior to the closure and use local routes, southbound 19th or 35th avenues, to travel beyond.
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Eastbound US 60 closed between Higley Road and Loop 202 in Mesa
Details: Eastbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) will be closed between Higley Road and Loop 202 (SuperRedTan Interchange) in Mesa for a pavement improvement project.
The on-ramps at Val Vista Drive and Greenfield Road will be closed.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain or Santan freeways) can be used to travel beyond.
Baseline Road and Southern Avenue can be used as local detour routes.
Southbound Loop 202 closed between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue
Details: Southbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) will be closed between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue for bridge maintenance.
The southbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lower Buckeye Road will be closed.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 30.
Alternate Routes: Southbound 51st Avenue.
Westbound I-10 off and on-ramps at Broadway Road closed
Details: The westbound I-10 off and on-ramps at Broadway Road will be closed for lane striping.
Westbound Broadway Road will also be closed between Priest Drive and 52nd Street.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 4 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Local routes will be in place such as northbound Priest Drive, westbound University Drive and southbound State Route 143.
Eastbound Loop 303 closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17
Details: Eastbound Loop 303 will be closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 for a new interchange project.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 29.
Alternate Routes: Northbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to eastbound State Route 74.
Elevated wildlife highway crossings:Forest officials seek public comment for proposed Wildlife crossings in northern Arizona
Westbound Loop 303 closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway
Details: Following the eastbound closure, westbound Loop 303 will be closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29 to 9 a.m. Sunday, July 30.
Alternate Routes: Westbound State Route 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway.
Eastbound I-10 narrowed to three lanes between 32nd and 40th Streets near Sky Harbor Airport
Details: Eastbound I-10 will be narrowed to three lanes between 32nd and 40th Streets near Sky Harbor International Airport for a traffic shift.
The off-ramp at 32nd Street will also be closed.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 4 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Eastbound I-10 narrowed to three lanes near Elliot Road
Details: Eastbound I-10 will be narrowed to three lanes near Elliot Road for bridge work as part of the ongoing I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
The off-ramp at Elliot Road will be closed.
When: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29.
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Attorney general: Arizona families using school voucher funds give up legal protections
Since the major expansion of Arizona's school voucher program in 2022, all school-age children in the state can apply for public funding that can be used for private school tuition, home school supplies, tutoring and other educational resources.
Many families receiving money from the voucher program were not previously enrolled in public school, but those that leave the public school system to use voucher funds — officially called Empowerment Scholarship Accounts — give up certain rights under federal law.
Private schools are not subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents the right to inspect and review them, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which guarantees students with disabilities a “free and appropriate education.”
Because these statutes don’t apply to private schools, "families have no recourse under federal law,” said Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes in a recent news release warning families of the forfeited rights and possible scams by voucher vendors.
“It’s important for Arizona families to be aware of the rights they give up when they leave the public school system," she said.
Private schools that accept voucher funds are not required to change their creed, practices, admissions policies or curriculum. Many private schools have admissions policies or practices that would be illegal at public district and charter schools, like only accepting students of a certain faith or denying students with different learning needs or disabilities, said Attorney General’s Office spokesperson Richie Taylor in an email statement.
Private schools often don't share the educational records behind decisions to deny admission or kick out a student, Mayes said in the release.
More:As Arizona’s school voucher program grows, public dollars flow to private schools
Recipients of school voucher funds are still protected by Arizona’s consumer protection laws, and families that feel a school or vendor has “made misrepresentations with the intent to deceive” can file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office, Taylor said.
Students who face discrimination based on a protected trait other than disability may be covered under state and federal public accommodation anti-discrimination laws, though parochial schools and religious institutions may be exempt, he said. Personal traits commonly protected under the law against discrimination include sex, race and ethnicity.
“Protections under these circumstances are fact-specific, based on the type of educational institution, the allegations of discrimination, and the specific protected class at issue,” Taylor said. Individuals who feel they’ve been discriminated against can submit a complaint to the Civil Rights Department of the Attorney General’s Office.
Taylor said the Attorney General's Office urges families to do their research when selecting school voucher vendors by using well-established, reputable vendors and seeking reviews from trusted individuals like friends and family.
Madeleine Parrish covers K-12 education. Reach her at mparrish@arizonarepublic.com.
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As Arizona’s school voucher program grows, public dollars flow to private schools
The three oldest students at Majestic Grace Christian Academy — a third grader, a sixth grader and a seventh grader — huddled over their laptops on a weekday afternoon, reading the Gettysburg Address aloud for their history class.
“Very good job. Great reading," said their teacher Elizabeth Siegel, who then recapped what the students had just read. "So, what this means, is, talking about the bloody battle that was there, OK? A lot of men died. A lot of men lost their lives.”
Siegel then posed a question for the students to answer with online research: “Can somebody look up for me how many men died at Gettysburg?”
The students diligently searched the internet and compared their findings. Then, they moved on to the next passage of Lincoln's famous speech.
As a small private school that sprang up just this past school year, Majestic Grace exemplifies the private school revolution stemming from the universal expansion of school vouchers. It is one of many recently launched private schools taking advantage of newly available public money. But while Majestic Grace and other private schools accept public funds in the form of school vouchers, there is little public oversight of what students are learning, whether they are achieving at their grade level and the training their instructors receive.
The school’s founders, including a 35-year veteran of public schools and a retired Midwestern banker, want their Christian values infused throughout the school day.
“Kids are doing math right now — but there’s no connection to anything else,” said founder and teacher Debra Gasson, the veteran teacher who spent decades working for Phoenix-area school districts. “A lot of parents really want a Christian education, but they can’t afford a Christian school.”
Last year, the Legislature expanded Arizona’s school voucher program to all Arizona families with school-age children. School vouchers had been limited to select categories like foster families, military families and families with special education needs.
That has been a boon for some Arizona families but also for private schools. Previously, Majestic Grace families would have had to rely on personal finances, donations or tax credits to pay for tuition.
Now, the universal voucher program makes public funding available for any student's private school tuition. Families are only required to submit proof of residence and their child’s birth certificate, cementing Arizona’s voucher program as one of the most expansive in the nation.
Last school year, more than 35,000 families received between $6,000 and $7,999 from the program. Families with special needs students can receive upwards of $30,000 a year. A total of 5,143 students received that award amount last year, according to the Arizona Department of Education's most recent quarterly report about the school voucher program.
All the students attending Majestic Grace last year were school voucher recipients, said school founder Jed Harris, the retired banker. Majestic Grace is not the first school Harris has helped open in Arizona. He also worked to launch Tipping Point Academy, a private school in Scottsdale that promises to integrate a Biblical worldview into every lesson. Gasson was formerly the director of Tipping Point and helped develop its curriculum. Tipping Point did not respond to a request for comment for this article.
For his new venture, Harris said, he wanted to open a school that would help students he felt were being left behind.
“I said, 'Look, I don’t want to do Scottsdale,'” said Harris. “I want to do something like Detroit — in the 'hood.'”
It’s also not the first school on the site of Harvest Christian Fellowship, the Lutheran church near 27th and Glendale avenues that houses Majestic Grace. The same rooms housed a charter school, Edupreneurship Student Center Phoenix, that closed during the early years of the pandemic, said Harris.
The staff of Majestic Grace said their doors are open for visitors to come and see the fresh coat of paint in the school’s courtyard, listen to the quiet prayer the students say before jumping into their lunches and pose math problems to any student who walks by.
“I’d say, 'Come in and listen to them,'” said Gasson.
The school has high academic and behavioral expectations and the flexibility to teach a student above grade level if needed or to spend extra time helping them catch up, she said.
"There is a flexibility in the classroom if their ability level needs to be somewhere different," she said. "They are getting a really good education, and they are learning about God."
Attorney General:Arizona families using school voucher funds give up legal protections
A sea change for private schools in Arizona
Grand Canyon Private Academy, an online school for students in grades K-10 that opened this past school year, notes prominently on its website that the Arizona school voucher program will cover all of the school’s tuition, which is up to $6,500 for the full year.
“It may seem like it’s too good to be true, but it isn’t,” said Janice Gruneberg, Grand Canyon Private Academy’s senior vice president and superintendent of schools, in a statement. “There’s no reason for parents who wish to send their children to private schools to not take advantage of this opportunity.”
Operators of many private schools — both in-person and remote — are seeing opportunities in Arizona because of the universal voucher expansion.
Optima Academy Online, an online school started by conservative education activist Erika Donalds, recently announced it is opening in Arizona. The school will offer students several hours of virtual reality-based instruction each day. Tuition will be set at the amount of each student’s school voucher, making it free to attend, said Donalds.
Donalds, the CEO of OptimaEd, the school’s parent company, said the school is coming to Arizona because of the universal school voucher program. In Arizona, school vouchers are called Empowerment Scholarship Accounts — ESAs for short.
“I have been a proponent of universal ESA’s for over a decade now, and I am very excited to see it making high-quality academic options available to families,” Donalds said.
Phoenix will also be the first city in the southwest to house an Independent Friends School, according to a press representative for the school. The Quaker school emphasizes conflict resolution, social action and experiential learning, and they expect most eligible students will tap into voucher funds when the middle school opens in September 2024.
The resource provided by Arizona’s voucher expansion makes the Phoenix Friends School even more accessible, said founder Willard White. According to the school's website, tuition will be $19,000 per year, or "effectively $12,000" if one takes into account the most common voucher amount of around $7,000.
Another example: one-n-ten, a nonprofit that provides programming and services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, is launching a school in August that relies on voucher dollars. The organization is aiming to create a safe educational space for queer youth amid rising attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, its founders said.
One-n-ten:Funded by school vouchers, middle school for LGBTQ+ youth to open in Phoenix
Before the 2022-23 school year began, the Empowerment Scholarship Account program served about 12,000 students. Now, more than 59,000 students receive funding through the program for private school tuition, tutors or educational materials.
While it is unclear how many of those students receive funding for private school tuition rather than special therapies or at-home learning supplies, the voucher vendor list includes many private schools.
As the school voucher program has grown so have concerns about public money supporting private schools that are poorly understood beyond their physical or virtual walls. Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office released a memo in July estimating the school voucher program will cost more than $950 million in the current budget year, leading to a budget shortfall of nearly $320 million.
Voucher opponent Beth Lewis, who heads the public school advocacy group Save Our Schools, wonders whether private schools serve students better or are just shielded from the scrutiny of public schools, which are legally bound to provide information for accountability's sake.
“Arizona’s ESA program is the least accountable in the entire country,” said Lewis. “Public dollars are going to strip mall private schools, popping up with zero accreditation and no requirements that they adhere to curriculum or state standards. In a public school, you need to have all of those things.”
State law requires the Arizona Department of Education to give every public school — district and charter — an A through F letter grade. It is based on factors including statewide assessment tests and graduation rate.
In contrast, Arizona law's academic requirement for a family's acceptance of a school voucher is that "a portion of the ESA must be used in at least the subjects of reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies and science," according to the 2023-24 school voucher parent handbook. Those subjects must also be taught in private schools under Arizona law.
Those demands do little to alleviate Lewis' concerns about academic accountability for private schools accepting taxpayer dollars.
“If you spend five minutes writing a sentence about grammar, that is not putting together a robust education,” Lewis said.
Furthermore, students lose legal protections when they leave public schools to accept a school voucher. For instance, private school students are not protected under a federal law that governs special education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, like public school students.
Private schools also have less rigorous legal requirements for staff.
Most public school employees are required by law to undergo a form of background check to ensure they don’t have a criminal history that would disqualify them from working with children. That's not required for private schools or vendors accepting voucher dollars.
In addition, full-time, permanent classroom teachers in public schools must have at least a bachelor's degree. There's no similar requirement for private schools, and the voucher program only requires vendors, like tutors, to have a high school diploma when it's related to the service they're providing.
With school vouchers, private schools and other educational vendors are answerable to the parents, according to the head of the program, who recently resigned. While the state provides a list of vendors and schools approved to receive voucher money, it is the parent's responsibility to ensure a provider has satisfactory credentials and provides adequate services.
“The Legislature determined that the accountability would be the parents,” said Christine Accurso, who resigned in July from her post as administrator of the school voucher program after seven months in the role. “The parent chooses.”
Less accountability:Arizona's expanded school voucher system shares less data about users than other states' programs
Flexible attendance policy, Bible study and no state assessments
Many things about Majestic Grace Christian Academy make it apparent it's not a public school subject to the rigors multiple layers of government impose on public district schools.
The most obvious difference is the ubiquity of Christianity. There are worship songs, a Bible study first thing in the morning and an infusion of religion throughout the day.
"If they are doing geography, they may have some Biblical component to it," said Gasson.
Another thing that sets Majestic Grace apart: Sometimes, it's not just enrolled students in the school building. Gasson leads a weekly meeting for students — and several young people from the adjoining apartment complex — that she said teaches young women about boundaries and self-respect.
"It's just teaching them how to be in relationships: parent-children relationships, siblings relationships, friendship relationships," she said. "They have to learn how to be in those before they can go on to any boy-girl relationships."
The school also has unique attendance practices, which generously accommodate student health issues and family events. In many district schools, students are considered chronically absent if they miss more than 18 school days a year.
“We understand there’s a lot of things happening in these kids’ lives,” said Gasson. “They couldn’t succeed in a regular school.”
The attendance flexibility meant there were between 7 and 12 students at Majestic Grace on any given day during the past school year, Gasson said.
Some students have parents who are inconsistent about remembering to bring their kids to school, Gasson said. The students shouldn’t be punished for that, she said.
“We’re working with them on learning how to be the parent,” Gasson said. “We’re not only helping the kids; we’re helping the parents.”
Majestic Grace eschews state standardized tests, too. The school develops its own assessments using state standards, and teachers closely follow the progress of their student body, Gasson said. The school then communicates student progress to parents and adjusts their curriculum accordingly, she said.
“When you test them, if they miss an A in the sentence, then they get docked,” she said. “To me, if they’ve read the sentence and skipped the A, they’re probably a really good reader. Because half of us do that. We don’t read every single word.”
Next year, the school anticipates having about 20 students, nearly twice as many as this year's enrollment.
"We are making a push to go into the neighborhood and talk to parents," said Gasson. "They are thinking the ESA is really difficult to do, so we are talking them through it."
They will also plan to have three full-time educators. Harris said they make sure to hire educators who follow the values of their school and are committed to more than just teaching young people to read.
"We don't need to teach race in kindergarten. I was not racist in kindergarten," said Harris, who believes parental approval should be required to teach students about race, sexuality and gender. "My belief system is the American Constitution."
Those are the values they are hiring for, he said.
"It’s not just a career," Harris said. "It’s a calling."
Yana Kunichoff is a reporter on The Arizona Republic's K-12 education team. You can join The Republic's Facebook page and reach Yana at ykunichoff@arizonarepublic.com.
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Community group that fought Tempe's entertainment district aims for Glendale's VAI Resort
First, it was Arizona’s beloved Coyotes hockey team, and now, it’s Glendale’s VAI Resort. It turns out a desert beach oasis is not for everyone.
Worker Power Institute, the community group that blocked the proposed Coyotes arena and Tempe entertainment district, is now taking names in hopes to do the same for Glendale’s VAI Resort.
The issues raised in the resort conversation are nearly identical to those presented in lieu of the arena development — large property tax breaks and lack of community transparency.
The difference is the resort construction has already begun, and Worker Power is limited on the extent to which they can make an impact. An idea they are already aware of, as they mentioned they are riding high after their victory against the Coyote arena developers.
“I think there is momentum,” Jordan Greenslade, Worker Power senior field director, said.
Yet, lack of impact in mind, Worker Power continues to pursue the case in an attempt to keep the conversation going.
VAI Resort, which is intended to be a 60-acre luxury resort near the Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium, is set to receive a 25-year Government Property Lease Excise Tax exemption.
Music, Mattel, 12 restaurants:What to know about VAI, soon to be Arizona's biggest resort
This tax break is an unnecessary incentive, according to the senior field director.
Greenslade explained that the tax exemption was likely an initiative that began as a means to bring growth and prosperity to an area that could benefit from the jobs and development. Though, as Greenslade noted, Glendale is not that. In fact, Glendale is booming with development.
With additions like the Cardinals' stadium and Westgate Entertainment District, Greenslade does not see why a 25-year tax break was necessary to draw a luxury resort like VAI to a booming tourist destination.
Glendale residents seemingly share similar thoughts, according to Greenslade, who has been collecting signatures. A total of 3,937 signatures are needed to refer the VAI Resort development to the voters.
“We have already exceeded that,” Greenslade said. “But we are continuing to talk to voters.”
The development plan for this project was updated just a day before being put on the city’s agenda, as noted by Greenslade. This quick turnaround prevented residents from carefully calculating and crafting a response to the matter. Therefore, many thoughts and opinions went unsaid and unheard.
This would have been a different story if the updated project was similar to that of the original proposition; however, according to Greenslade, they came back with a much different project — “it’s much bigger.”
As a lot of new things have reportedly come to the table, Greenslade and Worker Power hope to give locals the chance to at least weigh in on the matter.
“That is our main goal in my opinion,” Greenslade said, “really giving people that voice.”
Rachele Smith, communications organizer, emphasized Worker Power’s hopes to involve and engage the community.
“What we stand for is just making sure that the decisions being made are being made with the interest of the residents in mind,” Smith shared.
While Worker Power claims to be a representation of the people, Glendale City Council believes they too have the people’s best interest in mind, and the Council, unlike the organization, is in favor of this multimillion-dollar development.
The June 13 council chambers meeting emphasized the board’s support, as the voting was unanimous in authorizing the amended and restated development agreement with VAI Resorts LLC.
With the city’s support on one hand, and the fact that construction has already begun on the other, Glendale’s VAI Resort does not seem to be going anywhere. Even 3,000-plus signatures can’t stop luxury.
The city of Glendale said it was in favor of the resort project, but officials said they didn't have enough time to get more information.
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NAPPANEE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old in northern Indiana.
The Nappanee Police Department said Megan Rose Gunter was last seen Thursday, July 27 around 5 p.m.
Gunter is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 268 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a Christmas shirt with cats on it, and black and white shorts.
Police said Gunter is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
Anyone with information on Gunter's whereabouts is asked to call the Nappanee Police Department at 574-773-4111 or 911.
Nappanee is roughly 140 miles north of downtown Indianapolis.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
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Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a car suspected in a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a cyclist dead in Northeast Philadelphia.
Officers and medics responded to the scene to find a victim -- believed to be around 18-years-old -- on the ground in the outer westbound lanes of Woodhaven Road, near Byberry Road just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
The young man was suffering from severe trauma to his face, head chest, and back, Small said.
Investigators said they found a pair of sandals they say belong to the victim 200 feet away from where he was found.
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Medics rushed him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:53 am, Small said.
During the time of the incident, the victim was riding a mountain bike, which was found at the scene, police said. It was unclear if the victim was riding in the bike lane or the main road.
Crash investigators examined the scene and found a large piece of plastic that is believed to be a part of the wheel well of the striking car, as well as a Dodge front emblem, Small said.
"Crash investigators believe speed was a factor," Small said. "At this point, we believe we are looking for a Dodge."
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A traffic stop resulted in a South Jersey man being accused of possessing explosives after police said they found pipe bombs in his car.
Jeremy Gilberti was arrested after police in Mercer County said they found pipe bombs in the 51-year-old Mount Laurel man's car during a traffic stop in Mercer County.
On Wednesday, just before 11 a.m., in the area of South Broad Street and Oldfield Avenue police conducted a traffic stop on Gilberti's green Honda, Hamilton Township police said.
While searching the vehicle, officers found four metal pipes with caps and green wicks that are consistent with being pipe bombs, investigators said.
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Gilberti was detained immediately and the surrounding businesses and residents were evacuated out of precaution, police said.
The New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit responded to the scene and took possession of the devices with the plan of destroying them, police said.
Search warrants were obtained for Gilberti's residence and other vehicles and another device was found inside his home, investigators said.
Gilbert was charged with possession of a destructive device and was awaiting a detention hearing at the Mercer County Correctional Facility as of Wednesday, police said.
It was unclear if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
Detective Bob Whartenby of the Hamilton Police Division Major Crimes Unit asked that anyone with info give them a call at 609-581-4032 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at 609-581-4008.
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MERCERSBURG, Pa. — State Police are searching for a school transport van that was stolen in Franklin County, according to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.
The theft occurred in Mercersburg sometime between 9 p.m. on April 27 and 6 a.m. on April 28, police said.
The van is a white 2007 Dodge Caravan with PA registration SV20891. Its Vehicle Registration Number is 1D8GP24EX7B242421, according to police.
The vehicle was marked on the front and back with “School Students” in yellow and black lettering, and the word “GIFT” was displayed in black lettering on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle, police said.
It was stolen from a home on the 200 block of North Main Street. The van had been left unattended with the keys inside, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit an anonymous tip online.
All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — A New Jersey man was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault and two other charges relating to a 2021 road-rage attack on a woman in Lancaster County, prosecutors said Friday.
Aiven Rosario, 26, of East Orange, was also found guilty of simple assault and criminal mischief Friday following a three-day trial, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said.
The jury deliberated for just over two hours before returning a verdict in a trial overseen by Lancaster County Judge Jeffrey Conrad.
Assistant District Attorney Kyle Linardo prosecuted the case and presented evidence that Rosario followed the victim into a parking lot in the 1400 block of Millport Road after claiming the victim cut off his and his mother’s vehicles.
He then attacked the victim's vehicle with a golf club, shattering her driver's side window and hitting her in the head, causing her to sustain a concussion, according to Linardo.
“Folks, every person that has ever driven or ridden in a car has had a moment where they see another person on the road and go ‘what is this person doing,’ and have gotten upset, frustrated, annoyed, or some other adjective not appropriate to say in court," Linardo said in his closing argument. "But nothing [the victim] did justified the defendant taking a golf club and swinging it with enough force to shatter [the victim’s] window, break the golf club in two, and hit [the victim] to the point that she is still suffering from a concussion to this day."
Rosario's defense attorney claimed his client did not intend to strike the victim, but Linardo countered that argument by pointing out that if Rosario had just wanted to damage the car, he could’ve hit any of the other five windows, metal parts, taillights or headlights.
Instead, Linardo said, Rosario hit the window right next to the victim’s head, shattering the glass and breaking the club in two.
Evidence showed the West Lampeter Township Police responded to the incident at 9:52 p.m. on March 6, 2021, and found the victim sitting in the driver’s seat of her vehicle with a lump on her head and complaining of severe pain.
The police also found the broken golf club. The shaft of the golf club was recovered underneath the defendant’s vehicle while the head of the golf club was recovered inside the victim’s car, according to testimony.
The victim’s frantic 911 call where she described what had happened to her was played for the jury.
Dashcam video from the responding police vehicle that was also played for the jury showed the aftermath of the scene and recorded the defendant saying he’d break the victim’s window “10,000 times," according to prosecutors.
The victim would later be diagnosed with a concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
Linardo made a motion to increase bail from $35,000 cash bail and Judge Conrad remanded Rosario to custody in lieu of $500,000 cash bail pending sentencing.
Rosario was also required to surrender his passport.
West Lampeter Township Police Officer Alexander Daminger filed charges and testified at trial.
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PALMYRA, Pa. — It’s been 11 years since the disappearance of 21-year-old Kortne Stouffer.
Friends, family and loved ones are still looking for answers and asking for public help with finding her.
The Palmyra Police Department tells FOX43 News the investigation into Kortne’s disappearance is still active. When FOX43 News reached out to Lebanon County Bureau Detectives and District Attorney’s Office, no comment was given on where the case stands now.
“There’s a lot of emptiness; there’s always hope,” said Scott Stouffer, Kortne’s father. "A lot of my family bonds together pretty well and we’re strong for each other. We definitely want answers, and I don’t think we deserve an emptiness for the rest of our lives."
According to Stouffer, there hasn’t been much communication about the case between the officials involved and his family. Stouffer says new information has come out from State Police, but he was not at liberty to disclose it to FOX43. However, Stouffer did say he was frustrated at things in the investigation that were not addressed 11 years ago.
“I think there’s someone accountable, and they need to be held responsible and help give everybody involved some closure as well them their just punishment,” said Stouffer.
Kerstin Jennings, Kortne’s sister, shares the same thoughts as her father. Since Kortne’s disappearance, Jennings has graduated high school, married and had kids. These are all milestones Kortne has missed out on that Jennings says she should’ve been a part of.
“I, in my heart, believe that something bad happened to her 11 years ago and that there are still people walking around this town that definitely know what happened or were involved in it,” said Jennings.
Kortne went missing on July 29, 2012, and has been missing since. At the time of her disappearance, Kortne had shoulder-length blond hair, green eyes, tattoos on her arm and was 5 feet 8 inches tall. A $100,000 reward has been offered to anyone with information about what happened to Kortne.
“I mean, I wish we could just snap our fingers and blink our eyes and that she would come back in just the way that she left and that we didn’t have to live with 11 years of trauma and heartbreak and everything that she’s missed, but it’s not a perfect world,” said Stouffer.
To bring more awareness to Kortne’s case and to celebrate who she is, a “Come Home Kortne" float remembrance will take place at Swatara Creek Park tomorrow. The event starts at noon, followed by food, games and fun at Stouffer’s farm.
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YORK, Pa. — South central Pennsylvania is under a heat advisory for most of Friday. Luckily, the York State Fair still has one weekend left of "cool" activities for families to enjoy.
Don't forget to stop by the Birthing Center at the UPMC Arena, where baby farm animals are still being born all weekend long.
Even if the fair is beginning to wind down, multiple fun free fair attractions are not.
These include:
- Hot Dog Pig Racing
- The Rhinestone Roper
- Pork Chop Revue
- The Flying Wallendas
- Comedy Farm Magic Review
York State Fair organizers are still working to ensure every guest stays safe amid sweltering temperatures. EMS crews at the fair say they had already responded to several heat-related calls.
“Most of them were dehydration issues,” said York State Fair EMS director Mark Moody. “People coming to the fair haven’t drunk enough water. We need people to start drinking a lot of water at least a day or two ahead of time if they know they’re coming to the fair.”
There are also multiple ways to stay hydrated on the Midway. Whether it's lemonade, water or iced tea, families and fairgoers can chug away to escape the heat.
The fair has two tents set up for people to sit and rest in the shade, as well as five misting stations across the fairgrounds.
“It’s actually really nice because it’s getting me icy wet and then when the air blows it keeps me nice and cool,” said Mollie Robinson, of Shippensburg, as she took advantage of one of the misting stations Wednesday afternoon.
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The trial continues Friday for the man accused of driving to Dallas to kill his high school girlfriend's husband in a murder-for-hire plot.
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.
Jamie Faith, police said, was gunned down on Oct. 9, 2020, as he and his wife Jennifer Faith walked their dog near their Dallas home, a day after their 15th wedding anniversary.
For nearly four hours on Thursday, Lopez took the stand in his own defense and answered questions about his relationship with Jennifer Faith, her husband's murder, and his military service.
Lopez is a Special Forces veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq.
His defense attorneys said he was 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.
The trial recessed Thursday following the testimony of Dr. John Fabian, a certified forensic and clinical psychologist who testified about Lopez's mental and physical health.
The defense asked Fabian: "Would this have happened if Jennifer Faith had not pushed 'his buttons?'"
Despite an objection by the prosecution, the judge allowed the doctor to respond.
“No,” responded Fabian.
Jennifer Faith pleaded guilty in February 2022 to orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot and enlisting Lopez's help, admitting she manipulated him into believing her husband was sexually and physically abusive through graphic emails and text messages she sent from her account and fake accounts in the names of her husband and a worried friend.
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The FBI's Dallas office plans to outline the results of a joint law enforcement operation with Dallas law enforcement that Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said resulted in the arrest of a "violent wanted criminal" on July 27.
FBI Dallas Field Office Special Agent in Charge B. Chad Yarbrough, along with Garcia, Dallas County Sheriff Marion Brown and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas plan to discuss the results and details of the arrest operation in Dallas.
On Thursday morning Garcia took to X, the platform previously known as Twitter, to praise the joint operation work that he said resulted in a neighbor saying "thank you."
The FBI said Garcia's post was in reference to an arrest that was part of an FBI operation that resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals.
The news conference was planned for 10 a.m. at the Dallas FBI Office.
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Home customers of Tucson Electric Power would see their bills rise an average of nearly $18 per month — more than the company has requested — as they would bear the brunt of increased costs under the latest proposal in TEP's pending rate case.
The rate recommendation by a state administrative judge is part of an effort to reduce the burden on business customers, who have historically subsidized residential electric rates by paying a disproportionate share of utility costs.
But even TEP says that proposed rate order from an Arizona Corporation Commission administrative judge is too much for residential ratepayers, and it has proposed alternatives that would result in an average increase of $10 to $11 per month, compared to a increase of about $14 it originally requested.
The Corporation Commission will have the final say when it takes up TEP’s rate case for final consideration in early August.
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TEP filed for new rates with the Arizona Corporation Commission in June 2022, requesting more than $150 million in new revenues to start recovering its costs for some $1.9 billion in system additions and improvements.
That requested increase, which includes a $2 increase to basic monthly service charges on all residential rate plans, would boost the average TEP residential bills by about $14 per month.
TEP’s proposal drew opposition from consumer advocates who wanted to cut the bill increase by half, and the commission’s Utilities Division staff, which had recommended an increase that would raise TEP home bills by less than $4 per month.
Judging rates
After weeks of public hearings in March and April, ACC Administrative Law Judge Belinda Martin issued a proposed rate order July 12 that would shift most of the burden of the rate increase to residential customers.
Starting Sept. 1, the proposed rates would increase the monthly bill for more than 300,000 TEP residential customers on its most popular, basic rate plan by $17.88 monthly, or 14.8%, based on yearlong average monthly usage of 803 kilowatt hours.
Other home rate plans including its time-of-use and demand plans, and TEP’s basic Lifeline rate for low-income households would see varying but commensurate increases, though the Lifeline customers would see their monthly discount rise to $20 from $18 now, to offset the increase in the basic monthly service charge.
Meanwhile, small- medium- and large general service business customers would see increases ranging from about 1% to 4%, though 11 large high-voltage power service customers would see an average increase of 9.7%.
Martin said her rate proposal reflects earlier commission directives to reduce the residential subsidies business customers have long paid in the form of higher electric rates and move toward rate parity, while observing a policy of “gradualism” to avoid customer rate shock.
She said her plan provides the greatest relief to customer classes paying the highest subsidies under present rates.
“The adopted allocations are modest in recognition of the principle of gradualism,” Martin wrote. “Under the adopted rates, the greatest increases are allocated to the most subsidized classes, and the most benefit is to the classes paying the highest subsidies.”
Major TEP customers including Freeport Minerals Corp., Walmart and Kroger Co. have pushed to shift more costs onto residential ratepayers, who cost TEP the most to serve because they use most of the neighborhood-level power distribution system.
Paring subsidies
The Corporation Commission has moved to pare back those subsidies, and it shifted more costs to home ratepayers in its last TEP rate decision, which boosted residential rates an average of $5 or about 6% per month starting in January 2021.
TEP has said it supports efforts to reduce residential rate subsidies but remains neutral on the allocation of costs and rate increases across customer classes, leaving that up to regulators to decide.
But in a reply to the judge’s recommended rate order, TEP said the effort to move to cost parity among rate classes is too much.
The company noted that under Martin’s plan, residential customers would bear 77% of the revenue requirement increase, while business customers on the utility’s small general service rate would pay less than a half of one percent of the increased cost.
“Although TEP generally supports reducing cross-subsidies between customer classes, TEP believes the (recommended order’s) approach may be too aggressive,” the company said.
TEP’s amended proposal would increase its annual revenues, which were $1.12 billion in 2021, by about $111 million or 9.89%, compared with the net increase of $136 million the company had initially sought.
The company proposed using a customer-class revenue allocation it had proposed earlier that would allocate more of the increase to business customers and raise the median home bill by about $10 to $11 per month, depending on a key metric of allowed profit regulators approve.
Using a 9.4% return on equity — a measure of profit based on invested capital — as recommended by the judge, the median home bill would increase by $10.60 per month.
Using TEP’s requested return on equity of 9.75%, the median home bill would increase by $11.38 per month, the utility said.
Judge Martin recommended a 9.4% return on equity for TEP, up from an effective rate of 9.15% approved in the last rate case.
Freeport — whose Sierrita Mine near Green Valley is the sole customer on TEP’s high-voltage industrial rate — said Martin’s plan didn’t go far enough to provide rate relief to TEP’s largest customers.
Instead, Freeport proposed a plan that would spread more of the increase to small- and medium general service customers — and in the bargain save Freeport more than $3 million in costs on an annual TEP power bill that would rise to more than $25 million under the proposed rate order.
Plan raises concern
The head of a state agency that represents residential ratepayers in rate cases said the large increase in TEP home rates recommended by the administrative judge is disappointing.
“That is the primary issue that we remain concerned about,” said Cynthia Zwick, director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office, adding that RUCO is still studying the recommended rate order and working out how to respond.
“I think on initial review, we're going to support the company's amendment, which I believe reduces the impact on low-income and residential customers,” said Zwick, who spent about 20 years heading Phoenix-based anti-poverty nonprofit Wildfire before she was appointed to head RUCO by Gov. Katie Hobbs in December.
Meanwhile, the commission’s utilities division staff has proposed slashing TEP’s proposed rate increase to an average bill increase of just $3.77 per month or 3.1% for home customers on the basic rate plan.
The judge also agreed with TEP’s request to raise fixed basic monthly service charges by $2, to $15 from $13 now for most customers on the basic plan and to $12 from $10 for customers on time-of-use rates.
RUCO had proposed just a 31-cent increase in the residential basic monthly charge.
Zwick said the proposed increase would pose a particular hardship on consumers, on top of a recent hike in a surcharge for purchased power and fuel that is costing TEP home customers an average $10 a month for a year.
While the judge’s recommended order is not binding on the full Corporation Commission, which may adopt or change the provisions, such orders tend to carry a lot of weight with regulators.
The ACC is tentatively set to decide the case at its next open meeting Aug. 8-9.
“We are we are hopeful that there's still an opportunity there to impact the final decision, as we go forward in the process,” Zwick said, adding that much will depend on the level of return on equity the Corporation Commission approves for TEP.
Bottom-line debate
The return on equity authorized for TEP in its last rate case is 9.35%, but after a downward adjustment related to an incremental adjustment for the current fair value of assets, the company's effective authorized return is 9.15%, Judge Martin noted.
RUCO has proposed that TEP’s return on equity be set at 9.13%, while the commission’s Utilities Division staff recommended 9.5%.
TEP said its return-on-equity proposal was on par with similar utilities.
The company said the lower return on equity approved in its last rate case weakened its credit rating, but Martin cited findings by the staff and RUCO that the utility’s credit rating was superior to peer utilities.
Return on equity became a major issue in Arizona Public Service Co.’s last rate case in 2021, when regulators cut the company’s allowed return to 8.7%, partly to penalize APS for poor customer service. APS appealed the ACC ruling and in mid-March, the Arizona Court of Appeals said that part of the profit cut was improper.
Helping coal areas
The judge declined to prompt TEP to use ratepayer funding to help communities facing economic hardship as coal-fired power plants such as TEP’s Springerville Generating Station are closed down.
TEP owns minority stakes in the now-closed Navajo Generating Station and San Juan coal-fired power plants and the Four Corners Generating Station, set for early closure in 2031 by operator Arizona Public Service Co.
TEP also operates and owns two of four generating units at Springerville, near St. Johns in Apache County, with plans to ramp down those units in cooler months before retiring Unit 1 in 2027 and Unit 2 in 2032.
Case intervenors including the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, several tribal community groups and the Sierra Club had urged the ACC to require TEP to come up with a plan to compensate coal communities, citing a plan the commission approved in 2021 for APS to contribute $10 million to affected communities over three years and another $1 .5 million in direct payments in the first year.
The ACC held stakeholder meetings on coal-transition issues over two years under a generic proceeding that was closed in April without yielding a specific plan for coal-community funding.
TEP, which has committed $1 million in shareholder funds to help coal communities, said it’s not opposed to supporting the coal communities but more guidance is needed from state regulators before ratepayer funds can be used, and RUCO and staff also said a formal funding framework is needed.
Martin agreed and recommended that the ACC staff set up a task force to identify government funding sources and report on current coal-community aid efforts.
That didn’t sit well with the tribal groups, who said the overarching issues had been addressed in the statewide coal-community case and the time is right for TEP to commit to funding, backing amendments proposed by the Sierra Club to prompt TEP to develop and commit to a funding plan.
Among other findings in the recommended rate order:
- Card fees: The judge rejected a TEP proposal to eliminate transaction fees for most credit-card payments from residential and small business customers as well as for cash payments made at third-party payment processors, instead folding the cost into overall rates.
- Renewable-energy charges: Martin also opposed a TEP proposal to shift charges that fund renewable-energy incentives and energy-efficiency programs from special surcharges to base rates, but she approved of a TEP plan to require it to submit plans for energy-efficiency programs every three years, instead of annually.
- Low-income rates: The judge also advised against a proposal by Wildfire to set up a two-tiered rate structure for TEP’s Lifeline discount rates for low-income customers, which TEP opposed because of its added cost and complexity, instead recommending TEP be directed to meet with stakeholders to discuss the idea.
- Time-of-use rates: The recommended order also rejects pleas by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association to prompt TEP to adjust its time-of-use rates to make them more attractive to customers. TEP noted that it proposed a modest increase in the differential between on-peak and off-peak pricing, but deeper changes would require more study and consumer education.
- Energy storage: The judge recommended that TEP be required to meet with stakeholders to discuss ways to improve a special “R-Tech” rate for home customers pairing technologies like rooftop solar and storage batteries, and a commercial rate designed to encourage installation of energy storage, which have failed to gain traction.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A construction crane collapsed Friday morning on I-70 in Washington County.
It happened along the eastbound side near Crystal Falls Drive.
Maryland State Police is advising commuters to avoid the area, due to significant traffic delays.
Currently all eastbound lanes are blocked along that portion of I-70, past MD 66.
Detours are in place just before Route 40 at Mile Marker 32.
It's unclear how the crane collapsed or if anyone was injured.
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ATLANTA — As the countdown begins for the Beyoncé concert on August 11, Atlanta-based and Black-owned The Honey Pot Co. is prepping an initiative to offer free period product vending machines at major events.
With an estimated 71,000 fans expected to attend the Beyoncé concert, The Honey Pot Co. aims to provide a supply of over 70,000 free menstrual products to concertgoers through the use of 15 cashless vending machines.
If the test run proves a success, it could pave the way for a menstrual renaissance in the United States, making free menstrual products a reality at major events nationwide.
The concept of offering complimentary menstrual products at large-scale events could be a significant breakthrough for the U.S. While there have been debates over a free menstrual product law at the federal level and within businesses and school systems, the country still lags behind European counterparts like Scotland, where successful pilot programs for free nationwide menstrual products have been implemented in recent years.
The Honey Pot Co. has been at the forefront of the feminine care industry, with its products being present in an impressive 4.6 million homes and stocked by most major retailers. As one of the most successful Black-owned brands in retail, the company has continuously advocated for inclusive and accessible feminine care solutions.
To learn more about The Honey Pot Co. and its mission to promote menstrual equity, visit their website.
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Issue 1 Community Rally and Parade to the Polls is Wednesday in Canton
A Get Out the Vote Community Rally and Parade to the Polls with U.S. Rep, Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, to defeat Issue 1 will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Weis Park, 2500 Logan Ave. NW.
Use the Logan Street entrance off 25th Street NW. Arrive early to decorate your car, grab some swag and hear from community leaders.A caravan will go to the Stark County Board of Elections, 3525 Regent Ave. NE, to vote. The Board of Elections will be open until 7:30 p.m. Bring your photo I.D.A celebration will be at The Ignorant Owl, 718 30th St. NE, from 6 to 9 p.m. with voters from across Stark County. Sykes will be there until 7 p.m. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Suggested donation is $5.
R.S.V.P. by Sunday to https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/stark-county-parade-polls.
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High temps prompt Canton to open cooling center today at Refuge of Hope
CANTON − Due to the temperatures in Canton for today, the city has partnered with Refuge of Hope and SARTA to provide a cooling center and transportation for those in need until 6 p.m.
SARTA will offer transportation. COVID 19 precautions must be honored, such as masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing. Canton citizens needing assistance may call dispatch at 330-649-5800.
More:Massillon Health Dept. cooling center to combat Friday's heatwave
Refuge of Hope is at 715 Second St NE (330-453-1785). Guests must enter through door No. 4. Water and food will be available. Hours of operation are today, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Those who need transportation to the cooling center may access SARTA from any regular stop to the Cornerstone Transit Center on Chery Avenue SE. Please let the bus driver know you are en route to the cooling center and there will be no fee. If assistance is needed when SARTA is not available, please call dispatch at 330-649-5800.
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LEASES
Colliers reports the following transactions:
Intelligent Access Systems of North Carolina LLC renewed 6,560 square feet at 303 Ashcake Road in Ashland.
John Van Der Hyde & Associates Inc. expanded 45,449 square feet at 3901 Westerre Parkway in Richmond.
International Rescue Committee Inc. expanded 3,891 square feet at 2004 Bremo Road in Richmond.
NCS Pearson Inc. renewed 2,122 square feet at 5640 Cox Road in Glen Allen.
Atlantic Casualty Insurance Co. leased 14,537 square feet at 4510 Cox Road in Glen Allen.
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. leased 7,737 square feet at 7200 Glen Forest Drive in Richmond.
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C & F Mortgage Corp. renewed 2,221 square feet at 10800 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond.
Dupont Specialty Products USA LLC leased 11,823 square feet at 5100 Commerce Road in Richmond.
Ironworks Financial LLC leased 900 square feet at 201 Wylderose Commons in Midlothian.
Thetford Financial Services Inc. renewed 1,911 square feet at 5516 Falmouth St. in Richmond.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following transactions:
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Inc. renewed 6,958 square feet at 6202 W. Broad St. in Henrico.
Maxum Genesis Group Inc. leased 5,400 square feet of industrial space at Staples Mill Business Center, 8209-8231 Hermitage Road, in Henrico.
Crickhub leased 4,898 square feet at West Broad Commons, 9051 W. Broad St., in Henrico.
Chico's renewed 4,600 square feet at River Road Shopping Center II, 5001-5029 Huguenot Road, in Richmond.
The Tax Complex renewed 4,325 square feet at 1650 Willow Lawn Drive in Henrico.
Data Link Communications of Indiana Inc. leased 3,650 square feet at Dabney X, 2201-2245 Tomlynn St., in Henrico.
WSP USA Inc. renewed 2,850 square feet at 2103-2119 Dabney Road in Henrico.
BFT leased 2,787 square feet at Carytown Exchange, 3550-3403 W. Cary St. and 3403-3550 Ellwood Ave., in Richmond.
Gilliam Family Enterprises Inc. leased 2,700 square feet at 901 Grove Road in Chesterfield.
TORX Media LLC renewed 2,243 square feet at Manchester Pie Factory, 612 Hull St., in Richmond.
Namaste India Palace leased 1,740 square feet at Southshore Shops, 12056 Southshore Pointe Drive, in Chesterfield.
Kalan Construction LLC leased 1,297 square feet at 601 E. 29th St. in Richmond.
Green Massage leased 1,236 square feet at Midlothian Festival Shopping Center, 9550 Midlothian Turnpike, in Chesterfield.
Porter Realty Company Inc. reports the following transactions:
Greenstock Landscaping leased 5,250 square feet at 10010 Lickinghole Road in Hanover.
Virginias Recovery Centers leased 6,000 square feet at 8510 Bell Creek Road in Hanover.
Taylor Long Properties Commercial Real Estate reports the following transaction:
Laundry Boss leased 1,020 square feet at 2560 Anderson Highway in Powhatan.
SALES
Colliers reports the following sale:
P.R.I.E. Behavioral Health purchased a 15,209-square-foot property at 5711 Chamberlayne Ave. in Richmond from Walnut 162 for $1,350,000. Tom Vozenilek and Zach Roski handled the transaction on behalf of the seller.
Historical homes you can own in the Richmond area
3 Bedroom Home in King George - $2,190,000
Nanzatico- 18th century estate home built in 1765 sits within its own private bay, ensconced by a giant tulip poplar, boxwoods, and magnolias. Upon entering the main house you are met with a breathtaking view of the bay. Believed to have been the work of master builder William Buckland, Nanzatico has 70+ acres with original, historic, outbuildings including the perfect guest cottage with bedroom, full bath, kitchen and stone fireplace. There is also a 2 bay car garage and workshop. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, a grand dining room, drawing room and living room. The woodworking and craftsmanship throughout are exceptional. Soaring ceilings, 6' mantles with large fireplaces, carved wooden cornices and classic archways. A piece of history within your own secluded, protected and private bay. Surrounded by wildlife, river views and tranquility only 15 minutes to King George and 1.5 hours from busy D.C.
2 Bedroom Home in Powhatan - $1,500,000
This Farm is What Dreams are Made of! Stunningly Beautiful Open Pastures and Mature Hardwood Trees in Eastern Powhatan less than Two Miles from the Chesterfield Line! Over 2000 feet Of Road Frontage! The Property is Bordered On One Side By the babbling Butterwood Creek and then Actually Has Some Frontage on The Appomattox River! The Farm House Has a Huge Florida Room and Screened porch with Cool Summer Breezes from The Shaded Rear Yard! There is a Barn/Garage and two pole sheds. This Property Would Make A Great Family Compound! The 35 Acres Of Fields are Currently Being cut for Hay. House being sold "as is".
3 Bedroom Home in Prince George - $150,000
Calling all investors! Cash Only Sale. Old farm house desperately wanting to be brought back to it's original splendor on 5 Acres on a dead end road in Prince George County. Another 30 Acres with a pond is also for sale right beside the property. State maintained road. House being sold As-Is. Well is not deep enough for todays standards and will need a new well.
4 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $364,900
Welcome to this historically charming home located in Northside Place! The home boasts a beautiful kitchen with white maple cabinets that feature dovetail drawers and doors that soft close. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink & an island. There's a laundry room w/utility sink. The home also features a downstairs bedroom/office/study with an en suite. There are three bedrooms on the second floor to include the primary bedroom with en suite and walk-in closet. The backyard has a privacy fence. Located within minutes to interstates, downtown, shopping, bike trail, MCV & VCU.
4 Bedroom Home in Tappahannock - $290,000
Fabulous move-in ready historic gem at Tappahannock, in a neighborhood of lovely homes dating back to the Colonial and Victorian era. Serene natural light fills each room! Hardwood floors & original fireplace mantels. 2 full baths with stand-alone vintage tubs / showers. Built in 1910 by the Phillips family, this home has been well cared for with heat pump, central air, bright white interior, a wonderful front porch with a park like setting and a spacious back yard. Previously renovated to include additional living quarters on the second floor, this property is currently used as a single-family dwelling w/ private 2nd Fl Suite. The wall between the first floor Living Room and the side hall could be opened to access staircase to 2nd Floor. So much charm and potential here! Towering ancient trees, figs, peonies, iris and a host of other heirloom trees, shrubs and flowers. Garden interest all year long. Enjoy leisurely walks to the Rappahannock River, special events, NN Burger, cocktails on the patio at the Essex Inn, restaurants and more. Some Photos have been virtually staged. A Must See!
2 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $299,950
Welcome to 218 High Street...a beautiful colonial in historic Petersburg! An owner/investor's delight...this property has already been respectfully preserved with tons of its original architectural features! On the main level off the entryway, a large living room, an oversized eat-in kitchen perfect for entertaining and a half bath that has been roughed in awaiting completion. The basement hosts a large bedroom, bathroom, a laundry area and large roughed-in space for an additional bedroom all with a separate entrance leading to a spacious, private courtyard! The second level has a large bedroom with a fireplace and a full bath! This house is a must see!
8 Bedroom Home in Colonial Heights - $309,500
This is a home to be appreciated by a lover of history and antiques. The living room is huge with curved corners and Corinthian Columns. It has both a wrap around porch and a screened back porch. It even has a screened balcony on the second floor attached to two of the bedrooms. Both central air conditioning and heating were just added in April of this year. The plumbing to all the bathrooms was completely replaced in February of this year. The lovely iron radiators and claw foot tubs remain as a reminder of the home’s rich history. As with homes of that era it has a huge eat in kitchen. It needs remodeling but the structure of this home is solid. The 8 bedrooms could be remodeled to craft two en suite bedrooms with a screened in balcony to walk out on to over look the garden. Some of the other bedrooms would make an excellent office and there is even enough room for a billiards room while maintaining a dining room, living room and office. The yard is large enough for both a tennis court and a pool!
2 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $399,950
Built in 1915 renovated in 2005. New Roof in 2018~New Central AC in 2021~Walking distance to VCU, Restaurants, Entertainment and Shopping~ Two tiled full Bathrooms~ Condo is currently rented as a 4 bedroom ~ Decorative non working fireplace with Mantels~ All appliances convey~ Alarm System~ Basement for extra Storage~ 1 off street parking in back~ There are only 2 condos in this building~ Built in pantry~ New windows~
4 Bedroom Home in Blackstone - $580,000
Majestic colonial in the heart of Blackstone sits on more than 1 acre in grand style. With 2,000 sq foot back deck for entertaining or the shaded front porch perfect for relaxing, this home is an exquisite example of modern style blended with classic and original details from the early 1900’s. The first floor opens to a grand entrance with a formal living room on the left and an informal den on the right that leads to a formal bright dining room. Follow the dining room into a custom kitchen with center island and lots of storage. A small office, laundry room, and large reading room are to the rear of the house followed by a main bedroom with full en-suite bath that completes the first floor. The second floor has 2 bedrooms with full bath between them as well as a large full apartment including full kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom, and separate entrance via the metal circular stairs. The third level has a large open room great for recreation or storage with an adjacent full bath. Finally, there is an oversized garage currently in use as a 1200 sf workshop and a separate storage shed in the back.
4 Bedroom Home in Mechanicsville - $795,000
Outstanding Investment Opportunity. 1.84 Acres that fronts Pole Green Road between I 295 and Bell Creek Rd. Hanover County Planning and Zoning has currently designated this Parcel and Adjoining Parcels for rezoning as Mixed Use, depending on Buyers needs. This is a Fast growing Commercial Area. Property is located across from the new ABC Warehouse and Sheets. Currently rented, this property features a 2 story colonial with partial unfinished basement, 2339 Sq. Ft, 4 Bedrooms , 2 Baths . additional out buildings. House and out buildings sold "As Is" Inspections for informational purposes only.
4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $104,999
Spacious cash flowing property perfect for an investor looking in the area.
3 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $115,000
In the center of everything! Centre Hill Court is an historic district unto itself. Situated around the Centre Hill Mansion museum. The area has been the sight of several movie shootings and historic events. This property sits on a key corner below the mansion and has skyline views of the City and the river. It is in need of total renovation and has been partially gutted. Building materials inside are available to help with the job. The third floor (walk-up attic) is ready to add two additional bedrooms and one bath if necessary. This house has a major presence in a neighborhood of many restoration projects. This is a must-see for any historic renovation fans.
3 Bedroom Home in Mineral - $185,000
Amazing investment opportunity!! Over 4 acres in the historic town of Mineral. Endless options for improvement! The original home and trailer are on separate septic systems. Can fix and flip and or use as new construction or development! The homes are occupied by tenants, so please be courteous while visiting the site.
4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $119,950
What a great find! Get seller financing on this cute home! It is the perfect deal to buy and fix/rent out or to fix and flip for a nice profit! With 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,492 square feet, this home has lots of nice features including an enclosed front porch, vinyl siding and windows, and fenced yard. Recent comps in the area suggest $235K+ after rehab. This home needs repairs, TLC, and being sold “as-is”. For investors, this home will make a great investment property and should cash flow very well while building wealth! As your agent about the owner financing!
4 Bedroom Home in Blackstone - $140,000
A HUGE HOUSE WITH 2,432 SQUARE FEET UNDER $200,000: This two story home sits on a quiet road within walking distance to downtown Blackstone. It boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an option for a 4th bedroom and additional study, sitting on 0.63 acre. You will find an enormous open and bright kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. There is also an option for a first floor primary suite. All appliances convey as well with the home to include a new washer and dryer. All electrical has been redone as of October 2022. What else could you possibly need?
4 Bedroom Home in Providence Forge - $135,000
NEW PRICE!! CALLING ALL INVESTORS or make this New Kent County home your own with your own flooring and paint colors!! Partially renovated ranch style home in the Windsor Shades neighborhood with easy access to I-64, convenient to Richmond, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. Sub-flooring and drywall with floor installation and painting buyer's responsibility. New vinyl siding, roof 3 years old, kitchen and baths updated, brick fireplace in living room. As-Is, Seller will not make any repairs or inspections, including termite, well, and septic. Turning on power for any inspections is the Buyer's responsibility.
5 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $335,000
Welcome to this large Petersburg home located in the Walnut Hills community. The House and garage sit on 2 lots both included in this transaction. The large front porch adds so much character to the exterior look of the home. Upon entering the home the open foyer and office area welcome you. On the first floor there is a large primary bedroom as well as a guest bedroom den with new carpet and the brick fireplace is flanked with built-in shelves. The Kitchen has newly painted cabinets and tile floor. Off of the kitchen is a 10X16 screend porch looking out into a large backyard that is partically fenced in. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms as well as 2 flex areas. Outback there is a 2.5 car detached garage that is connected to a seperate electrial panel from the home. Parking is off street in the back of the home. The home has been updated throughout with new paint and carpet and is move-in ready. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to see this home in person. The location is only 7 minutes from Ft. Lee and 25 minutes to downtown. The home is offered "AS IS" and inspections are informational only. Home Warranty included. Schedule a showing today.
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $220,000
Welcome Home to 17 E Blake Lane over 1200 sq. ft. with basement. Needs a little TLC to make this your dream home. Detach garage and off street parking. There is a lot of potential in this home and will be a great home for it's next owner. Great for an investor or someone looking for a small project. HOME SOLD AS IS WHERE IS.
3 Bedroom Home in Crewe - $99,900
3 BEDROOMS 2 BATH IN THE HEART OF NOTTOWAY COUNTY . THIS HOME STILL NEEDS SOME WORK BUT HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. PAVED DRIVEWAY AND CARPORT . FENCED IN BACK YARD . LESS THAN 10 MIN FROM BURKVILLE TRAIN STATION , WALKING DISTANCE TO CREWE COUNTRY CLUB . CASH OFFERS ONLY
3 Bedroom Home in Manquin - $324,950
4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $199,000
You are almost home! Come view this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the highly favorable river front neighborhood of Historic City Point. This home recently had electrical, plumbing and HVAC upgrades with all inspections from Hopewell City passed. Bring your vision for the furnishes and make this house into your home. Home is selling "AS-IS" Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Agent
3 Bedroom Home in Disputanta - $85,000
Calling all Investors! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits on 1.002 Acres in Prince George. Eat-in Kitchen, nicely sized bedrooms. Good potential. This house is sold strictly As-Is, Where-Is. CASH SALE ONLY!
5 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $97,500
BACK ON MARKET NO FAULT OF THE SELLER! Positive Cash-Flow Potential. Historical Renovation Plans for the Duplex have already been approved by the Historical Society.
2 Bedroom Home in Louisa - $198,000
BACK ON THE MARKET! Last buyers financing fell through. 3 Separate lots being sold. These are legally non conforming buildable lots so no boundary line adjustments can be made per County. Sell off or build homes on the other 2 lots or keep the whole 2.4 acres to yourself, privacy & a home of your own just outside the town of Louisa. Walking in the back door is a bonus room to be used as another bdrm or anything else, then country kitchen w/granite counters, separate laundry rm w/access to cellar below kitchen, full dining, full bathrm, living rm & two bdrms off to the left before reaching the front door where you will want to sit a moment on the full front porch and watch the yard. Two exterior sheds. House has a metal roof, newer well and alternative septic system within the past 5 years while it was being used as a rental. Own your own home for less than you pay in monthly rent! Conveniently located just outside of the town of Louisa and only 14 miles to Zions Crossroads. Property location qualifies for rural zero down loans. All inspections passed & FHA Appraisal came in at 210k 1/17/23. House is move in ready for you. Freshly painted porch for the summer! Bring on the offers!
3 Bedroom Home in Dunnsville - $795,000
This waterfront home is situated on 3.3 acres with sand beach, pier and 300'+ of frontage on the Rappahannock. The view is both long and wide. Improvements include a 2 car detached garage as well as a 30' X 50' metal pole building with lean-to and car port. The home features a large sunroom facing the River and a porch wrapping around on one side of the house. The eat in kitchen opens to a family room and on to the sunroom offering a wonderful river view from the minute you step in the back door. The kitchen features custom hickory cabinetry and new laminate flooring. A laundry/pantry/office adjoins the kitchen. There are spacious formal living and dining rooms with hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the living room. The first floor primary bedroom is spacious with ample closet space and a remodeded bath with low threshold shower. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are large enough to accommdate all the grandkids. This home has undergone serveral renovations and offers comfortable year round living only 1 hour from Richmond. You can work from home with Breezeline high speed internet.
4 Bedroom Home in Crewe - $349,900
This stately colonial revival features all of the classic upscale accents that you desire in a fine home. Recently reconditioned, this four bedroom, two and a half bath home is in "like new" condition and ready for you. Step into the foyer and immediately notice the beautiful pegged oak flooring, crown moulding and robust woodwork found throughout the home. Through the double doors you will find a grand living room with a gorgeous fireplace with artisan-crafted mantlepiece and hearth. Continue through the french doors on to the airy sunporch filled with natural light. Prepare your favorite meals in the new kitchen and enjoy them in spacious formal dining room. The den is a great place to relax by the cozy gas fire logs and the office space will be quite useful. Take the oak staircase to the upper floor when you will find four rather large bedrooms and two full baths. Each bedroom is attached to one of the bathrooms with is a very unique feature. The primary bedroom has an attached auxiliary room which would make a perfect nursery, sitting room or large walk-in closet. Its location is superb on a street with numerous other nice homes. Routes 360 and 460 are just minutes away! AS IS.
4 Bedroom Home in Mineral - $2,295,000
This picturesque 100+ acre farm includes the original home, 2 bedroom guest house, lake with cabin, pond, barn, and more! The historic main home, originally built in 1892, is loaded with original character, including lovely pine floors, yet is wonderfully renovated for modern living and entertaining. With stunning curb appeal, spectacular views throughout, and graciously proportioned rooms, this property is exceptional. The kitchen features an oversized island, granite, gas cooking, top of the line appliances, fireplace, and adjoins the great room. This comfortable space features walls of windows, an eating area, and leads to the covered terrace. There is a formal dining room for entertaining and a cozy living room for relaxing. The enviable 1st floor owners’ suite is truly luxurious and captures more amazing views. Upstairs, there are 3 additional bedrooms, each with private en-suite bathroom and dressing room. There is so much flexibility in this home for living and working, including the 1st floor office, and the wine room, rec room, and den in the basement. Do not miss this gorgeous property with more than 6,600 sq ft of living space in the primary home alone!
4 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $799,950
Take a dive into the rich history of this 1920s luxury condo in the City of Richmond! Full of light & overlooking historic Monroe Park, this 4B, 4Ba unit is one of a kind. With a private entry & a spacious private terrace off the courtyard, this Prestwould condo stands out. Upon entering, you’ll notice the abundance of natural light, high ceilings & architectural details. The 1st fl offers a grand entry, expansive living room w multiple seating areas, family/media room that is also perfect for entertaining, & can also be used as a 1st fl master. Elegant dining w access to private terrace will make this "real cook’s" kitchen one to remember. The pass-thru provides additional bar & lounge space for transitioning between cooking to cocktails to dinner. Stairs or elevator take you to the 2nd fl with 3 full baths & 4 bedrooms - each w a beautiful park/city or courtyard view! Walk out your front door and you’re steps away from VCU, parks, museums, theaters, restaurants, shops & MORE! Quick & easy access to air & rail transportation – 20 mins to RIC Intl. Airport & 10 mins to Main Street Station. Pet friendly & parking is never a hassle, as this unit comes w a dedicated parking spot.
1 Bedroom Home in Crewe - $265,000
The value of this property lies in the large deposits of granite. The property features a large creek and two natural water springs. Just within 1 mile from granite mining operations this would be an investors dream. Flip the house and parcel off the granite or sell the mineral rights. The house was built in 1913 and has no well or septic and is served by an outhouse. Part wooded, part cleared. Great for hunting!!!
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $1,099,000
Want to live in the Historic Fan District but don’t want the maintenance of a 100+ year old home? Look no further than 1415 Park Avenue! Over the past 2 years this builder spared no detail or expense taking this home back to the original brick walls and then rebuilding the home with an open floor plan. All systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, walls, windows, insulation, drywall … etc. have all been replaced with state of the art systems. Walls separating entry hall, front room and dining room were structurally removed to provide the perfect open floor plan. Beautiful bay window with rounded glass windows provides a glimpse into the homes original architecture and views of Park Avenue homes. The chef’s kitchen is at the center of the home with quartz countertops, center island with seating. Off the back of the home is the powder room and family room. Primary suite is at front of the home with walk-in closet with custom cabinetry. Primary bath has dual vanity, separate WC and frameless glass shower. 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath and laundry complete second floor. Brick patio out back with awning and off street parking for one car. See attached builder specifications.
4 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $315,000
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE FOR A TURNKEY HOME IN HISTORIC WALNUT HILL. Completely renovated but still boasting character throughout, this home has been fully updated - 2 brand new HVAC Units, New roof, all New kitchen w/white cabinets, new stainless appliances & much more. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, over 2000ft2 and a first floor guest rm/primary, its a must see! Upon entering from the front porch, you will appreciate the renovated details inside including new vinyl plank flooring, original hardwood upstairs & new paint & trim throughout. The main level features a large family room w/brick fireplace, dining area, bedroom w/full bath & laundry room. The kitchen is a must see w/ brand new white shaker cabinets, quartz counters & SS appliances. Upstairs you'll find the primary bedroom with a beautiful ensuite tiled bath. Two more bedrooms complete the second level. The basement provides space for storage or a future rec room with 1/2 bath rough-in, left for you to decide what to use it for! The spacious front porch is made for you to make memories with friends & family this summer. Schedule your visit today, not an inch of this home was left untouched & its ready for you to call it HOME!
3 Bedroom Home in Mechanicsville - $375,000
Welcome to 5448 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Here is your opportunity to have over 9 acres of Agricultural land in Hanover County. Property is located on 360 with road front and potential commercial options as well. Conveniently located to interstates, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and much more. Schedule your private tour of the property today!
6 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $1,295,000
If you are looking for a large (4,500sqft) historic home with modern renovations, this is the one! Perched on Arthur Ashe Blvd overlooking Monument Avenue, the grand features such as 11 ft ceilings, quarter turned three story staircase, detailed crown molding, pocket doors, archways, stained and leaded glass windows blend beautifully with the modern renovations. The first floor features a large front hall, formal living and dining, family room, back staircase, and renovated eat in kitchen. The second floor features four bedrooms, two & a half baths, and laundry room. The primary suite in the rear includes a renovated bathroom, walk in closet, and private balcony. The third floor features two bedrooms and a full bath. The clean basement offers flex space and storage. There are two off street parking spaces in the rear(electric car outlet) behind the blue stone patio. Just a few blocks from the VMFA or Scotts Addition, this true three story six bedroom house is an ideal city house!
4 Bedroom Home in Blackstone - $318,700
This lovely 1905 farmhouse sits among fruit and flowering trees just on the outskirts of Blackstone. The 10 foot ceilings open up the space and the tall nearly floor to ceiling windows provide a view of the whole countryside, including the hundreds of blooming bulbs planted on the grounds. These 5+ acres are perfect for chickens, sheep, horses, dogs, work or play. The house and grounds provide some of those small projects to keep you busy but not overwhelmed. Inside the rooms are spacious and the convenient bedroom downstairs is attached to the hall bath for easy access. The family room flows nicely into the dining room into the kitchen. The door in the kitchen and the door at the end of the foyer lead to the covered rear porch and backyard. The out buildings can have multiple uses depending on your imagination. Come and see this beautiful 4 bedroom home, full of possibilities for your family.
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $339,000
Wow! 4 bathrooms first and second floor primary suites. Total and Complete renovation makes this home move in ready featuring real hardwood floors, formal living room, formal dining room, modern Kitchen with all new appliances and granite counter tops, The best 1st floor feature is the 1st floor primary suit with a full featured luxury bath. 2nd floor features 2 full baths 2 large bedrooms including large primary suite with tons of closet space and a full bath. The large, covered patio is great for outdoor entertaining, parties, barbeque, dancing etc. Sold as is . The Listing Agent is related to the Corp Designated Signer. The listing agent is an officer of the Selling Corporation
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $150,000
This home needs to be updated and brought back to its original glory.
2 Bedroom Home in Crewe - $45,034
Investor a great rental in the heart of Crewe VA. 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, there is an extra room off one of the bedrooms which could be made into a bathroom. There is a carport on the left side of the home and is long you can get 2 cars under it. Home is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, With no WARRANTIES implied.
4 Bedroom Home in Mechanicsville - $599,500
Interested in owning a piece of American history? Welcome to historic & equestrian friendly Aspen Hill! This home was known to be a tavern and hospital in the civil war and is loaded with charm and character. The main portion of the home was built in 1750, pre-revolutionary war. Large addition added in ~1990. Features include original wide plank pine floors throughout, 7 fireplaces, English basement w/ original brick, roman numeral beams, and root cellar. Underfloor room for hiding valuables, addition using historically repurposed hardwoods, molding, and beams. 4 original wooden staircases, multiple built-ins, exposed brick, bulls eye molding, and 14' ceilings. The home sits on a pristine 10 acre parcel with beautiful sunsets. Mostly cleared for horses, large creek in back, 4-stall center isle barn, tack, feed room. Hay shed, tool sheds, pole barn, Generac generator, new electric panel, fresh paint, newer 5-zone furnace backup, heat pumps, two reflection ponds, 2 brick patios, and a brand new conventional septic system! Newer appliances all convey. 4 bedrooms, 2 with fireplaces, 3.5 bath, w/over 3,500 sq ft of living space! Schedule your private showing today!
6 Bedroom Home in Bruington - $1,575,000
Welcome To Marlborough Circa 1835. An Equestrian 38.50 Acre Gem Located In Historic Bruington. Modified And Expanded In 1851 In The Greek Revival Style Complimented By Large Columns At Front Entrance. Renovations/Additions Were Completed By Current Owner For Modern Convenience While Maintaining It's Historic Features And Character. Marlborough Offers Graciously Appointed Rooms Featuring A Large Formal Dining Room W/ FP, Formal Parlor W/ Built-Ins, Fully Renovated Kitchen With Granite, Stainless Appliances. Luxurious 1st Floor Primary Ensuite W/ Sitting Room. Home Boasts Original Wood And Brick Flooring. Second Floor-4 Additional Bedrooms And Full Bath. The English Basement Offers 6th Bedroom, Keeping Room And Family Room-Each W/ FP. The Property Boasts A Two Story Barn W/Heated/Cooled Shop, Loft, 1/2 Bath. Interior And Exterior Stalls, Run-In Sheds W/ Fans, 3 Paddocks And Riding Ring. Garage Wired For EV. Whole Farm Generator, Pond, Home Is Sprinklered And Offers Full Farm Video-Security System. Featured On 2005 VA Historic Garden Week Tour. New Roof 2021. Recent Painted Exterior. Deck And Stone Patio. Security Code-Gated Rear Entrance. An Additional 98 Acres-Can Be Purchased
3 Bedroom Home in Waverly - $515,000
Welcome to your Southern Classic dream home! This historic gem sits on 30 acres of stunning land, boasting a mini horse farm with a fenced double pasture and dressage area, perfect for horse lovers. Originally built in 1900, this home features a grand foyer, wood floors, and unique details throughout that exude elegance and character. Enjoy the Florida room or entertain in the formal dining and living areas. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms await with the same attention to detail as the main floor. The basement features a laundry area and is sealed and certified by JES with two sump pumps. An easy walk-up attic provides ample storage space, and the newer boiler ensures comfort and reliability. Outside, a finished room with sink and storage and an additional building with full baths offers flexibility for use as a garage or in-law suite. Enjoy your summers relaxing in the above ground pool. The property also features a covered area in the second pasture and a great portion of wooded land which ideal for outdoor recreation and privacy. Conveniently located to Tri Cities, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, this home is full of character, history, and opportunity.
3 Bedroom Home in Louisa - $429,900
HISTORY, CHARACTER & ACREAGE!! This FULLY updated 1890's Farmhouse located on 5 ACRES has it ALL and is an absolute STUNNER! BEAUTIFUL updated kitchen with New Cabinets, original farm sink, new honed granite countertops, restored hardwood floors, new subway backsplash, all new stainless appliances and custom furniture island that conveys with the home. Home has mudroom with washer/dryer hookup and pantry with wood shelving off rear deck entrance. First floor full bath with new vanity , fixtures, and shiplap, shower, and new ceramic floors! Large inviting family room and large dining /FLEX room on main level. Up stairs features 3 VERY LARGE bedrooms and one full bath all newly updated off hall. All NEW windows. This home has been fully updated and shows beautifully! SO much charm and Character and beautiful views. Don't miss this opportunity to have your very own 1890's farmhouse on 5 Acres near so many things to do. Enjoy all the nearby amenities of Lake Anna, Wineries, Breweries, & Boating ALL less than 10 minutes away!!
4 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $400,000
INVESTOR SPECIAL!!! Welcome to your chance to own a piece of Richmond's history and help develop the future of the Churchill neighborhood! This property features a 1500 SF home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as three lots. The lots are all buildable and are cleared. Historically, four total homes have been built on the property.
3 Bedroom Home in Cumberland - $449,000
Wonderful Historic Home built in 1903 . Full front porch, 9 foot ceilings, fireplace, wood floors , kitchen, dining room, family room , rear covered deck. Central AC, Hardiplank siding, 2 car garage, old log cabin next to the home. Exterior barn, chicken coup, stable and more . Private pond for fishing or for livestock . Nice beautiful setting on 21.1 Acres , needs TLC . Being sold AS-IS !
5 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $476,000
Winner of 2016 Historical Petersburg Foundation Award is on the market !! This historic beauty has been meticulously kept and rennovated! This Circa 1897 Italianate style home is one that you can't miss!Boasting over 4,000 square feet,this spacious 5 bedroom3 FULL bath property is a hosts dream! As you enter you can not help but to be guided around the exterior as you explore the wrap around front and rear porches. The interior features multiple parlors that can be modernly used as offices, recreation rooms or sitting rooms. To add to the charm of the property there are nine fireplaces + state of the art kitchen equipped with Viking stainless steel Appliances , Gas Cooking+ LED lighting throughout . Natural light floods this home through the floor to ceiling windows . The evening sun reflects beautifully off of the refinished original , heart pine wood floors throughout ! 11”+ ceilings on both levels make this home feel huge! This home is the perfect combination of Old Towne Petersburg with touches of modernization throughout . Conveniently located in walking distance to shops and restaurants this property is a real treat! Come and experience it for yourself today !
4 Bedroom Home in Aylett - $425,000
Welcome to Woodlawn. This historic 1820’s home situated on 3.48 acres has been recently renovated and offers a mix of farmhouse charm and modern upgrades including high speed internet. The warm, welcoming front porch with breathtaking views leads into a large foyer and living room with newly re-finished heart of pine wood floors. Through the large window cased hallway opening you walk into a brand new kitchen! The kitchen features, white shaker style cabinets, large plank luxury vinyl, stainless steal appliances, butcher block countertops and a farmhouse sink. Off of the kitchen you will find your first primary bedroom with two walk-in closets, a gorgeous fireplace and its own bathroom with custom tile. This bedroom also has a unique space on the floor above it that could be utilized for a bedroom or office. Upstairs you will be in your own world as the 2nd floor is a primary suite all its own, featuring a walk-in closet and full bathroom with custom tile. In the basement you will find new luxury vinyl flooring as you walk into the bright, 3rd primary bedroom with its own full bathroom. From there you’ll enter the laundry room, and then into the 4th and final bedroom.
4 Bedroom Home in Cumberland - $549,950
Great opportunity to own Cartersville Tavern (formerly Palmore Tavern), which has the distinction of being on both the National & Virginia Historic Registries. Situated on a bluff overlooking the James River, the Tavern is recognized by the 1934 WPA (Works Progress Administration) as “the most significant building” in the Cartersville Historic District. Built in 1790, the property abounds with 18th century charm with heart pine floors, hand-hewn exposed ceiling beams, exposed brick walls, Buckingham slate roof, handblown glass transoms & windows, and over 100 English and American boxwoods. Other notable features include 9’+ ceilings, 9 fireplaces (6 with gas logs), 2 eat-in kitchens, 4 covered porches, double parlor, and a 20’ X 40’ in ground pool. The Little Museum features many unique artifacts and houses the original mailboxes of the Palmore Tavern post office, including one belonging to Robert E. Lee, who received mail there for 5 months following the Civil War. Cartersville Tavern is 1 minute to the Goochland County line, 3 minutes to the Powhatan County line, 35 minutes to both Chesterfield and Short Pump, and is less than an hour to either Richmond or Charlottesville.
2 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $211,500
Great Investment Opportunity! Long term tenants in place but with month-to-month tenancy if you are looking to occupy. This single family home with in-law suite boasts two 700 sq.ft. living quarters (each with a bedroom, a living room, an eat in kitchen and a bathroom).
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $675,000
Welcome to Prestwould Condominiums where elegance, historic charm and architectural details overlook Monroe Park and are a short walk to restaurants, theaters, museums and University events. This lovely condo greets offers secure street access, a lobby and courtyard. Take the elevator up to the 9th floor and enter through a large, welcoming foyer complete with wood floors throughout and 10' ceilings. This beautiful condo is full of natural light shining through the many windows, most of which are adorned with plantation shutters. The rooms are large and include details such as crown moldings, chair rails and 4" baseboards. Feel the sophistication in the formal living and dining rooms, as well as the comfort of the office/den, each of the bedrooms and updated kitchen. With its many closets, cabinets and built-in shelving, there is plenty of storage for your treasures. The kitchen has white lacquer cabinetry, some w/ glass doors to show off china or wares and is complete with a large peninsula for casual dining and prep space, an eat-in area and hidden w/d. Down the hall is the primary bedroom with en-suite bath, 2 additional bedrooms and hall bath. Don't wait to make it your own!
4 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $329,900
*BACK ON MARKET - NO FAULT OF SELLER*Beautifully Renovated Two-Story Home situated on a large level lot in sought after Walnut Hill Historic District tucked on the last street adorned by vast pine trees. Open porch provides a covered outdoor space for relaxing or socializing, and the columns add a sense of grandeur and elegance to the overall design and beauty. Featuring 4 bdrms, 2.5 bthrms, living rm, dining rm, kitchen, morning rm, family rm, and full basement. Upon entry into the home, you will be in the living room that provides a view of the front porch with plenty of lighting and a wood burning fireplace. Dining room has french doors that can be closed for privacy and easy access to the kitchen. Modern upgrades that enhance the functionality and style of this kitchen include Granite countertops, ss appliances, wood cabinetry with black hardware & pantry. Family room includes a brick-burning FP, bay window with views of the deck, and recessed lighting. Primary bedroom is on the first floor offers a private bthrm, walk-in closet, fan, and carpeting. 3 big bedrooms are located upstairs with a full bthm. Basement is great for storage or living space. This is a One-of-a-kind home!
2 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $50,000
This 2 bedroom 1 full bath home is sold as is. Needs a little TLC to make it a loving home again for the right investor. Original hdwood floors. High ceilings in bedrooms, bathroom had some recent updates. Huge porch on entire front of home. Flat back yard on corner lot.
1 Bedroom Home in Manquin - $219,950
INVESTORS DREAM- 2 CURRENTLY LEASED , WELL MAINTAINED/ UPDATED DWELLINGS on 2 lots ( 5 ac and 3.5 ac) and large- 2 car garage FOR ONE PRICE! Adorable renovated 1 bedroom ( large enough to be split for 2 bedrooms) bath, open kitchen / living room home currently leased for $875.00 on a month to month lease and a 2 bedroom 1 bath single wide ( not included in real estate assessment- considered personal property) currently rented for $850.00 on a month to month lease. Both tenants have been in place over 2 years. Beautiful, property with a small creek running through the parklike wooded backdrop. Properties share well, septic and electric meter. Electric is included with rent.
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A development group is planning to restore a 113-year-old power station in the Carver neighborhood and convert it into a food hall with co-working and micro-retail space.
Called Carver Station, the complex would feature repurposed shipping containers to serve as stalls and offices and would be a block north of the Siegel Center at 1120 W. Clay St.
A food hall traditionally features multiple restaurants under one roof. This food hall, which would be the third in Richmond, would feature "original to Richmond" concepts, according to documents filed with the city.
Richmond's City Council introduced an ordinance to approve a special-use permit for the project this week. The council could approve it later this summer.
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"Carver doesn't have a place for people to come together, and this is what that will be," said Michael Hallmark, one of the developers.
The plan was hatched by Hallmark and Sean Duncan, partners at Future Cities, a development group that also is part of the team developing the GreenCity arena project in northern Henrico County.
The two-story brick substation was erected in 1910 by the Virginia Railway and Power Company, helping energize the city's electric streetcars. In 2021, Dominion Energy sold the half-acre parcel to Future Cities for $1.6 million.
It's the only building in the immediate area that wasn't converted into residences. Concerned for its future, the Carver Area Civic Improvement League approached Future Cities in 2019 and asked how to preserve and repurpose it.
The developers decided to go beyond redeveloping the building and to add onto the adjacent space. They plan to add real maritime shipping containers to the new structure. The containers match the "industrial chic" of the power station and are the right size for small offices and food stalls.
A large crane inside the substation is still in good condition and will remain part of the ambiance, the developers said.
According to the plans, the substation building will become a co-working space in the day and a small-plate restaurant, bar and lounge after 5 p.m. An operator hasn't been chosen yet.
The adjacent, yet-to-be-built area will host about 10 food stalls, each in an 8-by-20 shipping container that's independently operated and open all day. Beside the food hall will be a micro-retail space for small businesses selling local products such as grocery items. On the second and third floors, the shipping containers will house small office pods.
Hallmark said the office space will be ideal for one- or two-person businesses, and the food hall will be designed for small operators that might otherwise work out of a food truck.
Construction could start and finish next year, Hallmark said.
Richmond has one food hall in operation, Hatch Local Food Hall, in Manchester. A second, from Eat Restaurant Partners, is planned to open in Scott's Addition in 2024. In Henrico County, the Regency Mall food court is set to become a food hall.
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A 29-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to a lower-level child molesting charge.
Jesse Snyder 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, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Todd Garman. Multiple witnesses described seeing the sexual activity themselves or actions that made them believe Snyder and the victim were involved.
The victim told police it happened in a closet while her stepsister and stepsister’s boyfriend were in the room, records said. The child described engaging in sexual activity with Snyder.
Her father, stepsister and stepsister’s boyfriend all provided accounts of the night that lined up with the victim’s story, court documents said.
When police interviewed Snyder, he said the child had flirted with him previously, records said. Snyder said his girlfriend had even noticed it.
“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 sometimes hang out with the girl’s stepsister, records said. He then made disparaging statements about the child he is accused of molesting.
“She’s 12 years old, and she’s out here smoking weed and drinking,” Snyder said.
When asked by Allen Superior Court Magistrate Samuel Keirns what made him guilty of child molesting, Snyder read from his charging information. He provided no further detail of his guilt.
Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 27. At that time, Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull will decided whether to accept or reject the plea agreement.
If Gull rejects the deal, Snyder’s original plea of not guilty will be reinstated.
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A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Nappanee teenager believed to be in extreme danger and who may require medical assistance, Indiana State Police said today.
Megan Rose Gunter, 16, was last seen at 5:05 p.m. Thursday in Nappanee, state police said in the alert.
Megan is 5 feet, 1 inch tall, 268 pounds, white, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a Christmas shirt with cats on it, and black-and-white shorts.
Anyone with information about Megan is asked to contact the Nappanee Police Department at 574-773-4111 or dial 911.
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A Silver Alert has been issued for an 18-year-old Freedom woman missing since Thursday evening, Indiana State Police said.
Zoe Neree is 5 feet 4 inches, weighs 115 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing glasses and dark clothing.
Police believe she is in extreme danger and may need medical help.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Owen County Sheriff’s Department at 812-829-4874 or 911.
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The city of Fort Wayne issued this news release today:
When it rains, the 100-year-old combined sewers in older parts of Fort Wayne can overflow, resulting in the discharge of a combination of stormwater (rain or snowmelt) and untreated sewage into CSO impacted waterways within the Great Lakes Basin. Today's forecast indicates a strong possibility that overflows will occur or have started to occur within the past four (4) hours. The overflow may be continuing. The approximate times when the overflow started and stops will be summarized within seven (7) days in a supplemental notice available on the City's website at https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Consumption of or direct contact with sewage-contaminated water could make you sick. Signs are posted along affected waterways in Fort Wayne to identify the locations of combined sewer overflow points and areas where contact with water could be hazardous to your health. These locations, and waterbodies potentially impacted, may also be found by clicking the following link: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
During and after a combined sewer overflow event, individuals should avoid direct contact with water in any of the waterways that are potentially impacted by CSOs as shown on the map found at https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
In addition, City Utilities encourages the public to take the following precautions:
• Avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted streams during and for three days (72 hours) after a rain event and for 72 hours after receiving a CSO notification;
• Alter recreational activities to avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted water;
• If contact does occur with CSO-impacted water, wash your hands immediately, especially prior to eating;
• Use a waterless hand sanitizer at outings that occur near CSO-impacted streams.
Every Wednesday City Utilities will post information at the following location giving details of any CSO discharge events that have happened in the previous seven (7) days:
https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Clean water is a priority for the City of Fort Wayne. City Utilities is implementing a variety of projects to improve waterways and reduce CSO discharges. The long-term costs to control CSOs in Fort Wayne will likely exceed $250 million.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City Schools and Johnson City Parks and Recreation are teaming up to make sure students have the necessary supplies as school begins.
A release from the city states donations for the month-long Back 2 School Drive can be collected as early as Aug. 1. Donated items will be distributed by the Johnson City Schools Homeless Coordinator to students.
School supplies can be donated at the following collection sites:
- Memorial Park Community Center (510 Bert St.)
- Carver Recreation Center (322 W. Watauga Ave.)
- Langston Centre (315 Elm St.)
- Parks and Recreation Administration Office (4137 Bristol Highway)
Donations may begin Aug. 1, but the drive is expected to ramp up on Aug. 6 at the city’s Back 2 School Bash at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The event will last from 2-5 p.m. at the practice fields next to the Freedom Hall pool.
Below is a list of items needed for students, provided by the city:
- Backpacks
- Wide ruled paper
- Wide ruled composition books
- Two-inch three ring binders
- Wood pencils
- Glue Sticks
- Cap erasers
- Pink block erasers
- Red pens
- Colored pencils
- Thick and skinny markers
- Crayons
- Safety Scissors
- Scotch Tape
- Four pack highlighters
- Expo markers
- Pocket folders
- Pencil pouches
- Earbuds
- Three and five subject notebooks
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A popular barbecue spot in Johnson City is expanding with news of a second location.
According to a social media post by Project BBQ, the restaurant’s second location will be located on South Roan Street. An exact address was not provided in the post, but the restaurant said more updates and details on a grand opening will be announced in the future.
Project BBQ ownership stated in the post that they are in need of a full staff for the new location, including front-of-house, back-of-house, management and smoke team positions. The restaurant said experience is not necessary.
Anyone interested in working at the upcoming eatery is asked to send their resume to projectbbqjc@gmail.com or apply online.
Project BBQ’s flagship restaurant is located at 3301 North Roan Street in Johnson City.
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DADE CITY, Fla. — Hillsborough County deputies shot a man Thursday night after he held a driver at gunpoint during a carjacking in Dade City, the sheriff's office reports.
Deputies received a call just after 6:30 p.m. about a stolen car at AdventHealth Tampa. Using the car's GPS equipment, they located it around 8 p.m. in Plant City.
Patrol units, aviation units and K-9s tracked the car for several miles into Pasco County, where they called Dade City police for assistance.
According to the sheriff's office, the alleged car thief abandoned the car at a Publix on U.S. 301 in Dade City and ran into a nearby neighborhood to hide in a shed. Deputies say the man then carjacked a driver in the neighborhood, holding them at gunpoint as he forced them to drive.
With heavy law enforcement presence in the area, the driver stopped the car and the man got out. He aimed his gun at Dade City police officers, leading four Hillsborough deputies and one Dade City officer to shoot him, the sheriff's office says.
He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and reportedly refused to provide identification.
"This is a terrifying scene from a criminal willing to not only steal a car from an innocent person but hold a hostage at gunpoint with no regard for human life," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "Our deputies worked with the utmost professionalism and precision while tracking this suspect as he wreaked havoc throughout our region."
The four deputies involved in the shooting are:
- Deputy Brennan Allen, 24
- Deputy Cody Burgess, 26
- Deputy Jonah Daniel, 23
- Deputy Taylor Zackman, 29
All four deputies have no prior use of force, the sheriff's office reports. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.
"The citizens are extremely lucky that no one was injured besides this suspect, and the only reason that no one was injured was because of the brave actions of law enforcement officers who serve and protect every single day," Dade City Police Chief James Walters said in a statement.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Crafted by the owners of Tampa’s Oxford Exchange, the Library in St Pete and The Stovall House, Predalina is the latest restaurant to open at Tampa’s Water Street.
The restaurants combined fall under the umbrella of Oxford Commons Hospitality with founders, Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams. Known for their hospitality and retail shops they spared no expense with the exquisite décor at Predalina.
Predalina celebrates the long and fruitful life of the owner’s great-grandmother, Predaliana Oliveira and her love for waterfront living. It spans more than 7,000 square with 2,000 square feet of outdoor patio space.
After opening in early July, reservations have been booked since. The seafood-driven Mediterranean hot spot serves brunch, lunch and dinner daily. We spoke with both Executive Chef Keith Bombaugh and General Manager Mark Hoefer.
“Chef Keith is spectacular. He highlights really spectacular ingredients in a beautiful light-handed way that just sings. And then energy. There’s a real focus on creating a space where people want to be. They want to be seen and see other people and have a really wonderful experience," Hoefer said.
Hoefer is also a trained sommelier and personally curated and built the entire wine menu.
Menu highlights include tuna tartar, smoked hamachi crudo, crudité and pita, fattoush, and fluke crudo.
Predalina is located on the ground floor of the Cora high-rise at 1001 Cumberland Avenue.
You can make reservations here.
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SARASOTA, Fla. — The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota says its resident manatee Hugh died of traumatic injuries sustained during sex with his brother Buffett.
In a statement posted to social media, the aquarium explained that it saw no signs that the 38-year-old manatee was in danger before his passing on Saturday, April 29.
"Hugh and Buffett engaged in natural, yet increased, mating behavior observed and documented in manatees both in managed care and in the wild," the statement said. "Each year, like other male manatees in both the wild and in managed care, Hugh and Buffett would exhibit approximately two months of seasonal behavioral changes including, but not limited to, an increase in sexual behavior."
Reporting from NBC News confirmed that such behavior is common among male manatees.
"They're not too meticulous about who their partners are. They just have this kind of a sexual urge, and then they'll engage in activity with whomever seems to be in the area," said Jenessa Gjeltema a veterinary professor interviewed by NBC.
However, in Hugh's case, the "increased" mating behavior most likely resulted in a fatal injury. A necropsy report published by the United States Department of Agriculture and obtained by WWSB-TV found the manatee died from a 14.5-centimeter rip in his colon and other traumatic injuries sustained during a "high intensity" sexual encounter with Buffett.
"There were no obvious signs of discomfort or distress such as listing, crunching, or active avoidance that would have triggered a need for intervention," Mote officials said. "Following the direction of the veterinarians, distraction rather than physical separation was chosen because separation has previously caused undue anxiety and negative effects in both manatees."
According to a statement released around the time of Hugh's death, animal care staff began monitoring the manatee when his behavior changed, and by afternoon, he became unresponsive. His care team later determined he died.
As Mote's resident manatees, Hugh and Buffett were the public faces of the aquarium's manatee conservation efforts as well as participants in groundbreaking behavioral research. They were also endeared to the public by their annual tradition of predicting Super Bowl winners by choosing a target with a corresponding team placed in their tank.
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How much would fairgrounds purchase cost Brockton taxpayers?
BROCKTON — The old fairgrounds cover 66 acres at the city's southwestern gateway. They're among the last large undeveloped areas of Brockton.
City officials aim to take it off the Carney family for more than $53 million, according to initial figures floated by Mayor Robert F. Sullivan. If the deal goes through, the city would craft a master plan and likely put parts of the sprawling area to different uses. Some might be sold off while others could become senior housing or recreation areas.
Here's how much the city would compensate the longtime owners for each of six parcels, for a total payment of $53,401,165:
- Main fairgrounds areas (2 parcels): $31,058,990
- Carney office building parcel: $13,180,835
- Other areas (3 parcels): $9,161,339
'Very emotional':Brockton Fairgrounds grandstand demolished, city plans to purchase land
The numbers could change. The $53.4M figure came from a professional appraiser, said City Councilor Tom Minichiello, whose Ward 1 includes the six parcels. The next step is for elected officials to discuss the proposal in the city council's finance committee. Whatever recommendation emerges from there would go back to the full city council for an up-or-down vote.
"It's gotta be fair for the taxpayers, it's gotta be fair for the Carneys, it's gotta be fair for everybody," said City Councilor Mark D'Agostino, who represents Ward 3. While the site is in Ward 1, it adjoins both Ward 2 and Ward 3.
What are the fairgrounds worth?
The total appraised value of the six parcels comes to $16,205,700. That's according to city property records dated Dec. 5, 2022. The figure includes the value of both land and buildings. But that's just one way to estimate value. Using a cost approach — how much it would take to build something similar — the city values the properties at $18,759,100. A third method is based on income. That yields the lowest assessment: $10,089,800.
If city councilors approve the deal, the city would borrow the money and issue bonds or notes to fund the project. City officials say taking the land and compensating the Carneys puts the city in control of a crucial undeveloped part of the city. Over the years the Carneys had considered various proposals, including a casino and warehouse hub.
The last Brockton Fair was held in 2019. In 2022, the Carneys decided the fair was over for good after being a staple of city life since 1874.
In recent years, the city paid the Carneys to park school buses and lease space for a school. The district pays $535,000 per year to lease the fairgrounds for bus parking, said Jess Silva-Hodges, chief marketing and communications officer for the schools. The city also pays utilities like water, sewer and electrical, as well as the tax bill that applies to the part of the land the city leases. Silva-Hodges said that even with this lease, the district saved $3.2 million in fiscal 2023 by bringing transportation in-house instead of contracting with a transportation vendor. The school budget includes a separate $160,000 to lease property from the Carneys for the Promise College and Career Academy at 440 Belmont St. A truck driving school also currently uses the property.
Minichiello said the city could in the short run see a small overall savings.
Goal: Get the fairgrounds back on the tax rolls
D'Agostino said he and his city council colleagues will want to see data to support the amount the fairgrounds would be purchased for.
"We don't want to have this on our books [too long]," the Ward 3 councilor said. "We need to be sure we have a good plan when we acquire it and [know] what's the plan to get it back on the tax rolls."
In fiscal 2023, the Carneys paid $421,672 in commercial property tax on the six parcels, according to city property tax records. In fiscal 2022 they paid $396,757.
Minichiello said he'd like to see a master plan finished within a year of the city taking control of the property.
"It's a very important piece of real estate in the city of Brockton," he said, noting that some people consider Belmont Street the city's main street. "You're never going to get to have control of a piece of property that large and that valuable."
Minichiello was especially wary of one potential future: The fairgrounds becoming a transport and warehouse hub, such as for Amazon.
"Do people really want a huge number of tractor trailers coming into Brockton 24/7? We need to be thoughtful and smart," he said.
Send your news tips to reporter Chris Helms by email at CHelms@enterprisenews.com or connect on Twitter at @HelmsNews.
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Truck versus pole accident cuts power to thousands in Brookfield as heat builds
BROCKTON — A vehicle accident Friday morning left more than two thousand customers without power on one of the hottest days of the year.
The outage affected Brookfield and the surrounding area on the North Side. At its peak, about 2,800 customers were without power, said John Lamontagne, a spokesperson for National Grid.
As of 11 a.m. Friday, 1,593 customers still lacked power. The utility company has a crew at the scene. Power may be fully restored by noon or early afternoon.
A vehicle broke the pole and the wires fell down on a house, Lamontagne said. Brockton Police say the vehicle was a Ford F-250 truck which hit a pole and then another driver. No injuries were reported, said Darren Duarte of the Brockton Police, and the incident remains under investigation. The call for the wreck came in at 7:33 a.m. Friday, Duarte said.
We will update this post as we confirm more information. See National Grid's power outage map for updates directly from the utility.
Send your news tips to reporter Chris Helms by email at CHelms@enterprisenews.com or connect on Twitter at @HelmsNews.
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Two lottery players can consider themselves lucky from Thursday’s drawing.
A 2by2 ticket was bought in Lincoln for Thursday’s drawing worth $22,000.
In a press release, the Nebraska Lottery confirmed that one ticket sold matched all the winning ball numbers — red 11, 21 and white 11 and 15. The ticket was sold at the Russ’s Market at 130 N. 66th St.
The multi-state 2x2 game odds are 1 in 105,625 for the $22,000 prize.
A second winner bought a Nebraska Pick 5 ticket worth $120,000 in the Saunders County village of Weston. One ticket matched all five winning numbers for the jackpot. The winning numbers from Thursday’s Pick 5 were 5, 7, 10, 17 and 18. The ticket was sold at Weston 92 BP, 2345 County Road K.
The odds of winning the Nebraska Pick 5 jackpot, which draws nightly, are 1 in 501,942. During the month of July, the jackpot increases $10,000 each time it is not won, up from the typical $4,000.
Winning lottery tickets expire 180 days after the drawing. Prizes of $20,000 or more must be claimed in person at the lottery headquarters in Lincoln.
The largest lottery jackpots in US history
The largest lottery jackpots in US history
Lotteries have been around for a long time across cultures. From ancient Greece to the Han dynasty, people played the odds to realize an ambitious dream, while on the other end, states looked to profit. In the United States, the popularity of the lottery came with European colonization, according to historian Jonathan D. Cohen in "For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America ." Despite Protestant misgivings, the profits generated from lotteries were used to finance civil defense, the construction of churches, and even the founding of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
While lotteries helped fortify a new country, Americans eventually eschewed their use because of widespread concern over misuse and mismanagement. In 1964, New Hampshire ran the first modern state-run lottery. Now, only five states —Alabama, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada—don't offer lotteries, while the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all have lotteries operated by the government.
States use lotteries to raise money for different administrative fees and to fund public services such as education or support for veterans. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, lotteries provide about 1% of state revenue annually . And what do the lucky ticket holders do with their share? Stacker compiled a list of the 15 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history from news reports and lottery press releases, with details on how winners used the funds if available.
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#15. $587.5 million
- Date: Nov. 28, 2012
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners' locations: Arizona, Missouri
One of the two winning tickets belonged to Mark and Cindy Hill, who donated millions from their jackpot to help their local town build a new fire station , among other improvements. An anonymous winner in Arizona opted to take the lump-sum cash payment , which worked out to $192 million before taxes.
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#14. $590.5 million
- Date: May 18, 2013
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Florida
This entire jackpot went to a single winner, a woman in her 80s in the Tampa area. While her win—about $278 million after taxes—may seem to have been an incredible stroke of luck (a mother and daughter in front of her allowed her to cut in line to buy her ticket first ), that luck eventually ran out: She sued her son for millions, alleging he mishandled the windfall .
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#13. $632.6 million
- Date: Jan. 5, 2022
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winner's location: California, Wisconsin
Two tickets split this jackpot, and the couple with the winning ticket in Wisconsin may have been in for a shock after learning how much went to the taxman. They chose the cash option for their half of the winnings, which totaled $225.1 million, though $71.2 million went straight to government coffers.
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#12. $648 million
- Date: Dec. 17, 2013
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners' locations: California, Georgia
Big U.S. lotteries will let players have their numbers drawn randomly, or the buyer can choose the numbers they wish to play. While choosing birthdays or lucky numbers may seem silly, that strategy worked out nicely for Ira Curry in Georgia, one of the two winners of this jackpot. Her lucky combination of family birthdays earned her $173.8 million after taxes .
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#11. $656 million
- Date: March 30, 2012
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 3
- Winners' locations: Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
A cash windfall seems to promise the recipient a lifetime of luxury and leisure, but that's not always the case. Merle and Patricia Butler, who won a third of this jackpot, built a financial and legal team to help them stay solvent (but not before buying one of the most expensive houses in their county .)
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#10. $687.8 million
- Date: Oct. 27, 2018
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners' locations: Iowa, New York
Lerynne West was one of the two winners to split this payday, but she nearly lost her chance. West was in the middle of a move to her new home when she heard a winning ticket was sold nearby, but she initially couldn't find the ticket during the chaos of moving. Thankfully, she tracked it down, earning a lump sum payment before taxes of over $198.1 million.
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#9. $699.8 million
- Date: Oct. 4, 2021
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: California
Scott Godfrey, the sole winner of this drawing, chose to take home the lump sum payment of nearly $500 million before taxes. Two months after his win, Godfrey set up a foundation for charitable works and donated a carload of toys for a holiday drive. He has since spoken out on viral social media scams that use his name to dupe people with the false hope that he'll give them money.
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#8. $731.1 million
- Date: Jan. 20, 2021
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Maryland
Before selling this winning ticket at a local corner store, the tiny town of Lonaconing in Maryland was known mostly for being the hometown of Major League Baseball pitcher Lefty Grove, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame over 75 years ago. This new influx of attention (and a $100,000 bonus to the store for selling the ticket) was an unexpected development to many in this coal-mining town of about 300 families.
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#7. $758.7 million
- Date: Aug. 23, 2017
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Massachusetts
Two things happened when Mavis Wanczyk won a $336.6 million lump sum after taxes. First, she did what many aspirational lottery winners aim to do—quit her job at a hospital . Unfortunately, the massive, sudden influx of attention also led local police to set up outside her home for her security.
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#6. $768.4 million
- Date: March 27, 2019
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Wisconsin
Manuel Franco said that before collecting this jackpot, his biggest financial goal was to save $1,000 in his bank account . Franco noted that the winning ticket was stuck to another ticket in his wallet, and he almost didn't see it. He told the press that with the winnings, he plans to travel, pay for the college education of his family members, and donate to charity.
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#5. $1.1 billion
- Date: Jan. 22, 2021
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Michigan
Most lottery winners want to stay out of the limelight, but some states require winners to be identified. Michigan has a loophole: Registered lottery clubs can select representatives to collect the winnings. The members of the Wolverines FLL lottery club, which held this billion-dollar-winning-ticket, hired a Florida-based lawyer to represent them , keeping the members' identities private.
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#4. $1.3 billion
- Date: July 29, 2022
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: Illinois
Two people in Illinois waited nearly two months to come forward and accept their prize, which they chose to take as a lump sum payment for each of $470.7 million after taxes. At least 16 states are like Illinois in that they allow winners to maintain anonymity.
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#3. $1.5 billion
- Date: Oct. 23, 2018
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: South Carolina
A soon-to-be anonymous winner was on a scenic drive when they pulled over at the KC Mart in Greenville and bought a ticket "never once thinking she had the slightest chance to win," according to a statement from her lawyer Jason Kurland , who represented several lottery winners. The drive earned her a lump sum cash payment of over $877 million before taxes. The winner's lawyer? He was later charged with swindling money from his lottery-winning clientele.
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#2. $1.6 billion
- Date: Jan. 13, 2016
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 3
- Winners' locations: California, Florida, Tennessee
Even in states where lottery winners' names have to be made public, some winners take comprehensive steps to stay out of the glare of media attention. Marvin and Mae Acosta, who split this jackpot with two other winning tickets, not only showed up six months later with security guards to claim their winnings, the Associated Press reports they moved out of their home listed on property records the day before coming forward. A statement by the couple said they would be donating most of the prize to a trust and charities.
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#1. $2 billion
- Date: Nov. 7, 2022
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner's location: California
The winner of the first U.S. jackpot to crack the $2 billion mark has not revealed themselves as of December 2022. The ticket was sold at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, just north of Los Angeles, and would net the winner $997.6 million before taxes in a lump sum. Should they choose to receive the money over 30 years, the jackpot works out to $68 million a year before taxes.
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What are the signs of an overheating engine?
Some common signs of an overheating engine include an increase in the temperature gauge, steam or smoke coming from the hood, a strong smell of coolant, and a loss of engine power. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to pull over and address the issue immediately.
How can I prevent my car's engine from overheating in hot weather?
To prevent engine overheating, ensure that your coolant levels are adequate and regularly check and replace the coolant as recommended. It's also important to maintain a properly functioning radiator, inspect and replace worn-out belts and hoses, and avoid driving in extreme heat for prolonged periods.
Why is my car's air conditioning not cooling properly in hot weather?
There are several reasons why your car's A/C may not be cooling properly during hot weather. Common culprits include refrigerant leaks, a faulty compressor, or a clogged condenser. It's best to have your A/C system inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the issue.
Can hot weather cause tire blowouts?
Yes, hot weather can contribute to tire blowouts. When the temperature rises, the air inside the tires expands, increasing pressure. If your tires are already underinflated, this can push them beyond their recommended limits, leading to a blowout. Proper tire maintenance, including regular pressure checks, can help prevent this issue.
How often should I check my tire pressure in hot weather?
It's recommended to check your tire pressure at least once a month, regardless of the weather conditions. However, during hot weather, it's a good idea to check your tire pressure more frequently, as the heat can impact tire pressure more significantly.
What should I do if my car's tires have uneven tread wear due to hot weather?
If you notice uneven tread wear on your tires, it's important to have them inspected and addressed promptly. Uneven tread wear can affect traction and handling, compromising safety. A professional can determine the cause of the uneven wear, such as misalignment or worn-out tires, and recommend the necessary repairs or replacements.
Are there any specific precautions I should take when driving in hot weather?
Yes, when driving in hot weather, it's advisable to keep an eye on your car's temperature gauge, monitor the performance of your A/C system, and pay attention to any unusual sounds or smells. Additionally, it's essential to stay hydrated, carry extra water for both yourself and your car, and avoid leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
Can extreme heat affect other components of my car apart from the engine and tires?
Yes, extreme heat can affect various components of your car, including the battery, belts, hoses, and even the interior. High temperatures can accelerate battery fluid evaporation and lead to belt and hose degradation. Additionally, excessive heat can cause the interior materials, such as the dashboard and seats, to become hot and prone to cracking or fading. Taking preventive measures and providing proper care can help mitigate these effects.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Comcast is partnering with the Flint Housing Commission to help low-income families and seniors connect to the Internet.
The cable company visited residents at Mince Manor, a 110-unit affordable public housing apartment building.
The Through the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program, eligible people get a $30 monthly credit for internet service.
Comcast says that most people don't know they're eligible.
"So what we're doing is meeting people where they are," says Comcast's VP of External Affairs. "We're coming to their facilities like this one in Flint, and we're explaining what the Affordable Connectivity Program is. If people are interested, we're actually helping them to sign up."
According to the Census Bureau, about 30% of households in the City of Flint do not have broadband internet. More information on the Affordable Connectivity Program can be found at affordableconnectivity.gov.
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CHESANING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Chesaning Township late Thursday night.
Just after 10 p.m., the Saginaw County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the intersection of Corunna Road and Johnstone Road in Chesaning Township for a two-vehicle accident.
According to the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office, a truck driven by a 19-year-old female from Chesaning was eastbound on Johnstone Road when she collided with a sedan traveling north on Corunna Road.
The sedan had a male occupant from St. Charles and a female occupant from Chesaning in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Both of them were ejected from the vehicle.
The female occupant was pronounced deceased at Owosso Memorial.
The male occupant was airlifted to Hurley Medical Center with critical injuries.
The female in the truck was taken by ambulance for minor injuries.
The crash is still under investigation, and it is believed that alcohol is a factor.
No other information has been released.
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DALLAS (KDAF) – The Barbie movie is out and the party is just getting started.
Another Barbie event is coming to Dallas with some tasty drinks included. The self-proclaimed: “Henderson Avenue Watering Hole”, The Whippersnapper, will bring Barbie magic to their bar with a barbie themed pop-up experience.
The menu will include themed food and drinks, like the “Life in Plastic” and “Just for Ken”.
The themed-pop up will run from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30. Whippersnapper will also be supporting a good cause, they will be taking barbie dolls and accessories as donations for a childrens charity, according to reports.
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BURBANK, Calif. (NEXSTAR) – The CW Network will become the new home of the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season.
The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races each year, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW’s digital platforms.
Comprised primarily of NASCAR’s younger, up-and-coming drivers, the NASCAR Xfinity Series features the sport’s future stars often racing side-by-side against NASCAR’s biggest names — many of whom earned their stripes and won championships in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR Xfinity Series races in some of the nation’s largest markets and at the sport’s most iconic tracks, including the Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and the series championship at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR Xfinity Series races draw an average of approximately 1 million viewers per race each season, on a combination of cable and broadcast television, but will now be exclusively distributed on broadcast TV. The NASCAR Xfinity Series agreement with The CW underscores recent trends in which major sports properties have prioritized broadcast television to ensure the widest reach for their fan base and industry.
“Landing the NASCAR Xfinity Series is a game changer for The CW and our CW Sports division and represents another important building block in our programming strategy,” said Dennis Miller, President of The CW. “Live sports are the most watched television content and with The CW’s national reach, moving NASCAR Xfinity Series to The CW will transform and elevate the viewing experience for the series and its fans. The CW has quickly become a destination for sports, as the NASCAR Xfinity Series joins our growing slate of sports programming, including INSIDE THE NFL, ACC college football and basketball, LIV Golf, and the motorsports documentary series 100 DAYS TO INDY. Beginning in 2025, The CW will have 48 weekends per year of live sports programming. With ubiquitous distribution across one of the nation’s five major broadcast networks, NASCAR Xfinity Series races on The CW will deliver more access for fans and far more revenue opportunities for The CW and its affiliates.”
Brian Herbst, Senior Vice President, Media and Productions for NASCAR commented, “CW’s leadership shared a compelling vision for cultivating the next generation of NASCAR talent by bringing the NASCAR Xfinity Series exclusively to broadcast television and we are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with them. With more than one million viewers tuning in each week to see NASCAR’s future stars battle some of its biggest names at our most legendary tracks, NASCAR Xfinity Series consistently delivers the moments that excite current fans and create new fans of our great sport.”
Mr. Miller added, “Live sports are key to expanding broadcast audiences and are valuable to our network affiliates and cable, satellite, telco and streaming distribution partners as well as The CW and its parent company, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Nexstar’s owned and operated stations and The CW’s nationwide affiliate network will allow us to create local excitement for the Xfinity Series as we expand its reach and drive viewership growth. This will deliver a larger audience for NASCAR Xfinity Series competitions, its major sponsors and CW advertisers looking for national brand awareness and local activation. In addition, by creating a singular home for NASCAR Xfinity Series races, fans will be able to quickly find their favorite racing entertainment each weekend. Ultimately, bringing NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to The CW is a win-win for everyone — fans, drivers, teams, sponsors and affiliates. We can’t wait for the green flag to begin flying on The CW in 2025.”
Andy Alford, President of Nexstar’s Broadcasting Division said, “Nexstar is already NASCAR’s third-largest broadcast partner, carrying NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races across its FOX and NBC affiliates and has a deep understanding of NASCAR’s value. NASCAR’s loyal and passionate fan base and adrenaline-fueled races will provide CW stations with highly valuable live sports content that can deliver big audiences. These exciting events resonate in our local markets and with a local Nexstar station within driving distance of each and every NASCAR market, we are uniquely suited to drive attendance, viewership and revenues through local coverage, fan engagement, promotion and value-added marketing solutions for advertisers and brands.”
All NASCAR Xfinity Series races and ancillary content will be fully produced by the Emmy Award-winning NASCAR Productions group in close collaboration with The CW Network.
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A 79-year-old man in Butler was scammed out of $2,500 and the transaction was traced to Russia, state police say.
The man, who lives in Center Township, told troopers he received a message on his computer that it had been locked and he needed to call a number on the screen to unlock it. When the man called the number, he was told to purchase Target gift cards and to send photos of the gift cards with the security number revealed, according to state police.
The incident is under investigation.
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Charges have been filed against Sarah Hopkins, who allegedly stole a vehicle in Butler County while she was reported missing and endangered in Ohio.
State police in Butler were searching for the 20-year-old on July 24 in the area of Ridgeview Road and Moorehead Road in Winfield Township after a vehicle was stolen from a nearby garage. Hopkins was believed to be driving the vehicle.
She was later found in Ohio in a stolen vehicle.
Pennsylvania state police have charged her with two counts each of burglary, theft and criminal trespass.
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CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Casselberry police said a woman’s nephew shot and killed her live-in boyfriend on Thursday night. Officers said they’re still searching for her nephew and he is considered “armed and dangerous.”
Police said they are searching for Joel Ferrer, 22.
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Officers said Ferrer shot David Jackson, 41, inside an apartment at Goldelm at Regency Oaks Apartments off East Semoran Boulevard around 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Police said Jackson confronted Ferrer because Ferrer was mishandling a handgun. Officers said Ferrer eventually fire shots at Jackson, hitting him several times.
READ: Argument leads to stabbing and shooting inside Orange County neighborhood, deputies say
Police said Ferrer immediately fled the scene, and Jackson died at a nearby hospital.
Police said they have an arrest warrant for Ferrer for second-degree murder.
“The Casselberry Police Department strongly encourages Joel to turn himself in, so this incident can be resolved,” the department said in a statement.
READ: Seminole County detective arrested for warning suspects of active investigation, deputies say
Channel 9′s Sabrina Maggiore is working to gather the latest details on this developing story.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A former tenant of the Good Samaritan Village is suing the complex for violating the Fair Housing Act.
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The woman, who speaks Spanish, claims when the Kissimmee complex was underwater after Hurricane Ian, staff encouraged her to sign legal documents without offering to translate anything.
She claims they told her signing the documents would allow her to get her security deposit back.
Watch: Good Samaritan to sell Florida properties
However, they allegedly did not tell her it would prevent her from suing them.
The woman’s attorneys did not say how much money they are seeking in damages.
The Good Samaritan Society said it does not comment on pending legal proceedings.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The case against a man who is accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer is back in the courtroom Friday.
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Investigators say Othal Wallace shot and killed Officer Jason Raynor in June of 2021.
Wallace was arrested in Georgia after a days-long manhunt.
Watch: Judge moves trial for Othal Wallace after a change of venue hearing Friday morning
Raynor died from his injuries that August.
Earlier this year, Wallace’s trial was moved to Clay County, after a judge ruled it would be nearly impossible to select a fair jury in Central Florida.
Watch: Othal Wallace’s girlfriend attempted to help officer he allegedly shot, new video suggests
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ST. CLOUD, Fla. — St. Cloud officials broke ground on a new $3.7 million fire training facility on Friday.
Officials said the first-of-its-kind facility in Osceola County will provide 7,000 square feet of space for public safety training.
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The expansion is set to provide space for fire training and fire prevention staff, a conference area, and a classroom that’ll fit up to 100 students.
Officials said the extra training space can help reduce the shortage of certified firefighters statewide.
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What you need to know about the proposal to close road in Lower Cascades Park
The debate over closing a portion of the road through Lower Cascades Park that brought impassioned residents to the July 26 city council meeting has been going on awhile.
About four years.
It started back when a 2019 poll of park users came out in favor of keeping the 0.6-mile stretch of Old Ind. 37 in the middle of the park open to traffic. Most said they drove there to access trails and other amenities.
After all this time, Mayor John Hamilton hasn't give up on his plan to reserve the road through the city's oldest public park for just bicyclists and pedestrians. He has long seen it as an expansion of the city's walking and bicycling trail network.
But not everyone shares the mayor's vision, including advocates for and people living with disabilities who say closing the road to cars will limit their access to park facilities.
Here's how the debate has progressed, and how it has stalled along the way, with no final decision yet made.
Feb. 28, 2020
A city news release announces pending approval of a pilot "road conversion project" at Lower Cascades Park. The proposed March 13 to Sept. 30 closure would extend from just north of the Ind. 45/46 overpass to Clubhouse Drive.
More:Part of road near Lower Cascades Park to become bike, pedestrian trail
March 3, 2020
The pilot program is approved by the city board of public works.
March 28, 2020
The city kicks off the road-closure plan, one of seven "public amenity" improvements funded by city Bicentennial Bonds issued in 2018.
The pilot project "is intended to expand and integrate with Bloomington's network of walking and bicycling trails, provide a safe, accessible destination for recreation and exercise and offer bicycle commuters additional options for safer routes," a news release said.
April 2020
A round-up of city events reminds people that "trail users may share their experience of the Lower Cascades Pilot Road Conversion at a survey that will help inform the decision to extend the trial."
August 2020
The city parks board gives an update and considers extending the Lower Cascades Park survey deadline because of the pandemic.
December 2020
The mayor's office announces the road closure pilot is being extended until June 30, 2021.
"Users are invited to respond to a survey collecting information on the impact of the road conversion pilot that will inform decision-making about the trail’s future," a city news release said.
Spring 2021
Results of two city online surveys measuring resident sentiments about the road closure are released.
An "experience survey" for people who visited the park during the closure receives 459 responses to the question: "How much would you like this road segment to continue to be a family-friendly, multi-use trail?"
- Definitely do not want: 34 %
- Somewhat do not want: 5%
- Neutral: 5%
- Somewhat want: 3%
- Definitely do want: 53%
There also was an "impact survey" to gauge the impact the road closure had on residents. Nearly 400 responded when asked if they had visited the park more, less or the same amount since the pilot road closure as before.
- More: 11%
- Less: 61%
- The same: 28%
More:Road closure at Lower Cascades worrying residents, park patrons
June 2021
City Board of Park Commission members, all appointed by Hamilton, unanimously vote to reopen the road after hearing a final report from parks department director Paula McDevitt.
McDevitt said a review of surveys, public comments at meetings, phone calls, emails and more led her and the parks department staff to recommend the road be reopened.
"Clearly, some people enjoyed walking and biking through the park, but we also heard from people for whom we had taken away that experience because of mobility issues," she said.
The parks board approved repaving and striping, traffic-slowing humps, more accessible parking spaces, better lighting, 20-mph speed limit signs and limestone bollards to block cars from the spillway where kids play.
"Our recommendation is based on something for everyone, after all the listening and review we have done," McDevitt said.
June 2021
City council member Sue Sgambelluri, who represents the area around Cascades Park, weighs in on the parks' board decision, acknowledging there was no perfect solution.
"The recommendation is a very good one that attends to the needs of those with different abilities who do rely on cars, and also addresses the need to slow traffic down through the park. I support this."
The improvements were made and the road was reopened to traffic.
More:City to reopen Lower Cascades Park road to cars after 'substantial' upgrades, repairs
March 2023
The issue, once settled, isn't, because the mayor still wants the road closed.
Hamilton reiterates the city council should vote to close the road through the park. His communications director at the time said the mayor intended to bring the issue back before the council before his term ends at the end of the year.
“Mayor Hamilton has been in favor of closing Cascades for a trail since the beginning,” the spokesman told a local reporter.
July 22, 2023
Dozens of area residents, mostly against closing the road, gather at Cascade Park's Waterfall Shelter to share information and rally against the mayor's proposal.
July 26, 2023
City planning Director Scott Robinson gives a city council presentation on the Cascades Park road plan, after which about a dozen people voiced concerns, most opposed to the closure. The council may take up the issue again; when is unclear.
Contact H-T reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967.
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It's Your Business: Bloomington Remote has 2 years of success in attracting remote workers
It’s been nearly two years since The Mill launched Bloomington Remote, a program designed to attract remote workers to Bloomington. These individuals bring their high-paying jobs, contributing to our tax base and supporting local businesses. They even help create jobs: Each new innovation job creates two professional jobs and three service jobs at compensation levels higher than national averages. I thought it would be appropriate to provide an update on this exciting endeavor.
Numerical success and economic impact:
Since 2021, we’ve relocated 40 people from 19 states and one country. They boast an average household income of $155,000, which is three times Bloomington’s average. According to the Public Policy Institute at Indiana University, these new residents generate an annual economic output of $4 million in both direct and indirect consumer spending.
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The genesis of Bloomington Remote:
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a shift in the job market. Remote work, once a unique perk, has become a standard practice for many businesses. This significant shift implies that individual talent is gaining prominence over companies. Cities no longer have to court an Amazon to boost their tax revenue; attracting 100 of its remote workers can have a similar impact. This shift also means that cities now directly compete with one another for this talent. Those cities at the forefront of this new form of economic development will be the ones who reap the rewards.
In response to these trends, The Mill launched Bloomington Remote. The goals are simple: 1) infuse our city with more smart people doing interesting work and 2) boost the economy.
The first goal is driven by the idea that talented people engaged in interesting work tend to gravitate towards like-minded individuals. By concentrating such people together, we create a flywheel effect and a competitive advantage for Bloomington. According to the “Strategic Plan for Economic and Community Prosperity in Southwest Central Indiana” by the Battelle Technology Partnership, the region’s low population growth is an obstacle to economic growth, making net migration crucial to the region’s future.
The second goal addresses the fact that remote workers introduce capital into our city. Paychecks from around the nation flow into Bloomington — paychecks that are subsequently spent at local restaurants, small businesses and stores. Additional tax revenue also benefits our government, enabling better services for all residents.
Recruiting remote workers:
How does the recruitment process work? A potential resident may learn about the program through a referral or via Make My Move, a marketplace for remote worker recruitment programs throughout the U.S.
Both BloomingtonRemote.com and MakeMyMove.com list the benefits of our program and the allure of life in our community. Interested individuals can complete a five-minute application. Our program manager reviews the application and arranges an interview via Zoom. Since its inception, the program has attracted and reviewed 700 applications. Select candidates are then offered a position or an invitation to visit Bloomington.
More:It's Your Business: Ivy Tech supports local industry with skills training
Typically, folks who apply are knowledge workers who aren’t location-bound due to the nature of their remote work. These include professionals from tech to engineering to customer service, including startup founders, software engineers, client service and sales representatives, and graphic designers. We’ve even moved a YouTuber.
Reasons for choosing Bloomington:
First, our central location in the Midwest is advantageous for many:
Many participants have family within the region, particularly in Indiana. Living in a community that shares their political and moral ideals, while being closer to family, is appealing to many. In more colloquial terms: We’re a blue dot in a red state.
Plus, Bloomington is a short drive from great cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville and St. Louis. An international airport is also just an hour away.
Second, Bloomington offers exceptional amenities:
More:It's Your Business: Rising to meet opportunities in 2023 will happen in Bloomington
Within a 15-minute radius, we offer a wealth of outdoor opportunities, including Lake Monroe, biking trails, hiking and fishing. We’re also home to a world-class university that hosts a variety of attractions, shows and sporting events. The experience of four distinct seasons is another draw.
Bloomington Remote has also sparked unexpected benefits, like the Cosmic Songwriters annual music festival, cofounded by program participant Pablo Fuentes. This festival grew out of the monthly Cosmic Songwriters Club and now spans four days at five different locations in Bloomington.
The future of Bloomington Remote:
The Mill remains committed to attracting remote workers to Bloomington and aims to recruit three new residents each month. We’ll re-evaluate this goal at the start of 2024.
Looking ahead, we plan to recruit more software developers. The more people we have who can build companies, the more companies we’ll have. A vast majority of net new job creation comes from companies with fewer than five people, so the more companies we create, the more jobs we create.
Long-term, we need additional funding to support this program. We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Bloomington (CoB) and the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) for their current support, as well as to Make My Move, Visit Bloomington, and Cornerstone, who sponsor our monthly remote worker luncheons.
However, as remote work becomes more popular, competition to attract remote workers will increase. Unlike many cities, we’ve managed to attract talent without offering cash incentives, instead providing membership to The Mill. To ensure the program’s sustainability, we need to plan for its long-term funding.
Investing in Bloomington Remote:
The results speak for themselves: According to the Public Policy Institute at IU, the 40 residents we’ve attracted so far generate $88,000 in local tax revenue and $157,000 in state tax revenue. In other words, CoB and IEDC recoup their investment within the first year — and each subsequent year thereafter. The compounding effect is substantial.
However, The Mill needs additional funding to continue running this vital program. To move 40 residents, which creates economic output of $4 million annually, requires a budget of $250,000. CoB and IEDC offset $145,000 of this, leaving a $105,000 gap that The Mill currently covers. If you’d like to contribute to this invaluable program and support the economic and cultural impact these individuals have on our community, please email me at pat@dimensionmill.org.
Pat East is executive director of The Mill, a nonprofit entrepreneurship center on a mission to launch and accelerate startups, and ultimately to become Indiana’s center of gravity for entrepreneurship.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona Beach police will hold a news conference Friday afternoon to discuss a “proactive operation” that the department states it has been conducting.
The event will be held at the police department’s headquarters along Valor Boulevard and is set to begin around 3 p.m., according to a news release.
No other details were shared ahead of time.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A former Orange County corrections officer accused of shooting a man in DeLand almost two years ago was acquitted of attempted murder and attempted manslaughter Wednesday in Volusia County court.
Robert Jacobs, now 52, was found not guilty on Wednesday of a charge of attempted second-degree murder and a charge of attempted manslaughter, court records show.
Jacobs was arrested on Sept. 10, 2021, after shooting a man in front of a home along Laisy Drive, according to his charging affidavit.
Witnesses said the 45-year-old victim had been screaming at a woman inside the home over money, records show. Jacobs approached the front door with a gun in hand, opening the door briefly to speak with the man, the affidavit states.
Jacobs told Volusia deputies the man stated “I got something for you” upon seeing the gun, according to a charging affidavit. Jacobs claims the victim then went back to the vehicle he arrived in and reached into the driver’s side before walking back toward the doorway, records show.
It was at this point that Jacobs said he shot at the man four times while in fear for his life, but the report notes that video of the incident — recorded by a neighbor — contradicted Jacobs’ account.
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In that video, deputies said the man who was shot could be seen pulling into the home’s driveway and spending several minutes at the front door before retreating about ten feet and re-approaching the house. The man was then recorded running past the vehicle and into the roadway before disappearing off camera, the affidavit states, adding analysis of the two gunshot wounds to the man’s hip and leg suggested he was shot as he was facing away from Jacobs.
Jacobs had been with Orange County Corrections since April 2018 before being placed on relief of duty without pay following the shooting, later leaving the agency in October 2021 due to relocating.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Country music legend Tim McGraw just announced his return to the stage in 2024, when he’s set to go on a tour that includes three Florida dates.
The “Standing Room Only” tour begins in March and will follow the release of his new album of the same name.
McGraw will be performing at the Amway Center on March 16, 2024, following shows in Jacksonville and Tampa the two days prior.
Despite the name of the tour, the Amway Center will provide seating in some sections of the venue.
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Rising country music star Carly Pearce will be joining each of the shows through the tour’s end, June 27.
Tickets go on sale Aug. 4, and can be purchased here.
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Two dead, two in critical condition after truck crashes into Kenosha store
Megan Woolard
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Two people are dead and two are in critical condition after a pickup truck crashed into a Kenosha business early Friday morning.
Kenosha police said they responded to the crash around 3:25 a.m. Friday at Play it Again Sports, 4017 75th St.
Police said they found the truck, occupied by five people, partially inside the building.
Two people died and two people were taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
The victims haven't been identified and Kenosha police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
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Jackson 2,254 cfs
Palisades 10,885 cfs
Heise 11,455 cfs
Blackfoot 2,652 cfs
American Falls 11,496 cfs
Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 122 cfs
Jackson Lake is 88% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 80% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 50% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 70% of capacity.
As of Thursday
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BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington will offer its "Bloomington 101" program this fall.
The 10-week program will help residents learn about the community and will cover a variety of topics focusing on several departments in the city.
Attendees will learn how the city works through evening sessions once a week during the course of the program. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 7 through Nov. 9.
The program is free and open to Bloomington residents 16 years and older or to Bloomington business owners. The class is limited to 25 people. Participants will be selected by a random draw from applications submitted by Aug. 23. Those who sign up must also commit to attending at least eight of the 10 classes.
Applications can be found at cityblm.seamlessdocs.com or at The Hub, 115 E. Washington St.
Phil Hoffmann, project representative for Bloomington 77 Developments, addresses the Bloomington City Council about the proposal that could bring hundreds of new housing units, commercial space and amenities to the city's west side.
Bloomington plants Arbor Day tree at Sheridan Elementary
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Fourth grader Aliciah May gives a readers theater presentation of "The Giving Tree" on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe gives the official Arbor Day Proclamation on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders help plant a tree on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders Christian Nobles, left, and Aliciah May give a readers theater presentation of "The Giving Tree" on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders help plant a tree on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington.
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HUDSON — The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will host the annual Nature Trails Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.
The free event will be held for the first time at Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Drive, Hudson.
There will be family crafts and activities offered from 10 a.m. to noon; a Wildlife Prairie Park live animal presentation at noon; and guided hikes at 10:30 a.m. There will also be Tree ID information, geocaching and more.
Attendees are asked to bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Contact jbev.robertson@gmail.com or 309-663-8306 for more information.
Explore with Lenore takes you on a journey with Pantagraph Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota. In this installment, Lenore talks with Mary Jo Adams, a master naturalist, at the John English Prairie in Comlara Park, Hudson.
Photos: Biking in deep snow a thrill for some at Comlara Park
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Tom Keller, a member of the Bloomington Cycle Race Team, crawls out of deep snow while riding a bike equipped for snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Tom Keller, a member of the Bloomington Cycle Race Team, rides a bike equipped for snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Scott Davis, co-owner of Bloomington and Cycle Fitness, uses thick tires equipped with studs to navigate a snowy biking excursion at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Wide tires with blocky treads and studs enable one to bike in deep snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Tom Keller, a member of the Bloomington Cycle Race Team, falls off his bike after getting bogged down in deep snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Scott Davis, co-owner of Bloomington Cycle and Fitness, takes a winter ride on a bike equipped for snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Tom Keller, a member of the Bloomington Cycle Race Team, rides a bike equipped for snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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Tom Keller, a member of the Bloomington Cycle Race Team, rides his bike equipped for snow at Comlara Park on Feb. 18.
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What to Know
- The city launched the first-ever MTA New York Riders’ Choice Award to recognize the new roster of underground artists part of MTA's Music Under New York program.
- The all-female band Brass Queens was announced as the grand winner.
- Their music combines the brass traditions of New Orleans with the upbeat energy of New York.
New Yorkers have spoken. After a tough competition between the three talented subway musicians selected as finalists in the first edition of the MTA Music Under New York Riders’ Choice Award, the all-female band Brass Queens gained the ultimate victory.
The Riders’ Choice Award was launched by the city and sponsored by the WE❤️NYC campaign in an attempt to recognize the new roster of underground artists part of MTA’s Music Under New York program.
On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced Brass Queens as the grand winner, taking the highest recognition home with 55.7% of more than 55, 000 votes. In this way, they defeated the finalists Afro-Caribbean soul music band Afro Dominicano and saxophonist Augie Bello as well as the other 125 performers who initially applied to the award.
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“Being chosen to perform as part of the Music Under New York was a dream come true, and to have this extra recognition from our fellow straphangers means the world,” Alex Harris, trumpeter and co-founder Brass Queens, told NBC 4 New York. “We could not have done this without our friends, family, and fans, so we want to say thank you to the Queendom for all of your love and support!”
Certainly, in just a short time, Brass Queens has established itself as a band to follow. Since their debut in early 2019, this band hailing from Brooklyn has celebrated the talents of female artists, featuring an all-female horn section. Their music combines the brass traditions of New Orleans with the upbeat energy of New York, embracing a unique blend of funk, soul, and hip-hop.
Along with the distinction, the band will receive a studio recording session with Atlantic Records.
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“Still deciding what to record! We’re thinking it would be a great opportunity to record more original music,” Harris said.
This honor has the potential to be a career-changing opportunity for Brass Queens.
“I guarantee is going to propel them to stardom and famedom,” Gov. Hochul remarked, “right starting here in New York City.”
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LAPORTE — A local jury took less than 30 minutes Thursday to find a LaPorte woman guilty of murdering her husband, partially dismembering his body with an ax at their apartment and then involving her two teenage children in a failed attempt to drive the body to South Bend to be burned.
Thessalonica Allen was found guilty, following a four-day trial, on charges of murder, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, abuse of a corpse, alteration of a death scene, two counts of neglect of a dependent and interference with the reporting of a crime, LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan said.
"(Deputy prosecutors) Julianne (Havens) and Atley (Price) have decades of experience working complex and challenging cases," Fagan said. "Their dedication to LaPorte County and its people shows. They spent a lot of time working the case. Their hard work got results."
Fagan continued, "Good police work is why we have good cases. The LaPorte Police Department did a lot of the legwork. The sheriff's office detective bureau also provided valuable assistance."
Thessalonica Allen murdered Randy Allen on July 27, 2021, records show.
Police were tipped off about the killing, and Thessalonica Allen confessed to shooting her husband following a physical altercation, court records state. The partially dismembered body was found inside a tote in her apartment.
At 9:05 p.m. that same day, Indiana State Police reported pulling over a stolen vehicle at U.S. 12 and County Line Road and identified David Gant as the driver.
"She then admitted she had to cut Randy's legs off because she wasn't able to fit him inside the tote," police said. "She stated she panicked and did not know what to do after she had shot him. She stated she used an ax to cut his legs off."
Her teen children told police Randy Allen was helping them do homework on the computer July 27, 2021 and came across a website their mother had visited, according to a court document. He confronted Thessalonica Allen about the website when she got home, and while the pair argued in a bedroom, the children heard a loud bang, court records state.
After being told not to call police by their mother, the children said Thessalonica Allen woke them up in the middle of the night and asked to help make an unsuccessful effort to drag Randy Allen's body into her vehicle, court documents state.
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They saw Thessalonica Allen come home the following day with cleaning supplies and an ax, police said. She asked for help dragging the body back into the bedroom, and they were awoken again that second night to help put Randy Allen's dismembered body into a tote, court records allege.
"The children stated that mom had plans to take the vehicle and body to South Bend and set it on fire," according to police.
The children reportedly told police they did not see any physical altercation on the day in question and said Randy Allen had mentioned he planned to leave.
An autopsy revealed Randy Allen sustained a gunshot wound to the right arm that entered his chest and abdomen, court records show. The shot entered the spinal cord area, which doctors said most likely left Randy Allen unable to move as he bled to death.
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PORTAGE — Just a few days before David Gant allegedly robbed a local Horizon Bank, he had a run-in with police after being picked up in a stolen vehicle and accused of stealing from the Ace Hardware store at 5979 Central Ave, according to arrest reports.
Police said they were called out around 7:25 a.m. July 20 to the hardware store where they were told a man had walked out with a drill and adaptor kit valued at $340.
Watching surveillance footage from the store, police identified 31-year-old Gant of Portage as the suspect and sought a felony theft charge against him, according to the incident report.
At 9:05 p.m. that same day, Indiana State Police reported pulling over a stolen vehicle at U.S. 12 and County Line Road and identified Gant as the driver.
Gant reportedly denied going to the Ace Hardware store earlier that day, police said. When questioned specifically about the theft, he asked for a lawyer and was taken to the Porter County Jail on allegations of stealing the vehicle.
Hammond police then took Gant into custody early Wednesday afternoon on a charge of robbing the Horizon Bank at 2650 Willowcreek Road in Portage on Monday.
Gant appeared Friday morning before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer, who set bond in the case at $4,500 cash.
Clymer also appointed public defender Mark Chargualaf to represent Gant and set a trial for Jan. 8 with preliminary hearings Oct. 6 and Dec. 1.
he storms are expected to continue through 10 a.m. and then return, with some severe, after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
"Why are they so far out?" Gant asked of the court dates.
Clymer responded, "That's the dates we have available sir."
Portage police said they had been called out around 2:25 p.m. Monday to the Horizon Bank in response to a panic alarm. They discovered the bank had been robbed by a man who presented the teller with a note demanding money.
"No direct threats were made, and no weapons were displayed or implied during this incident," police said.
The suspect, later identified as Gant, fled the bank with money and was not immediately apprehended.
The victim had "excessive bleeding" from his skull and was nude from the waist down, officials said.
Gant had quickly been identified as a suspect in the robbery after Portage officers reviewed surveillance video footage and recognized him from a previous incident, Portage Police Lt. Rob Maynard said.
His vehicle had been picked up by a license plate recognition system in Portage shortly after the robbery and later by a similar system in Hammond.
Portage police shared what they knew about the robbery with surrounding departments and Hammond officers located Gant's vehicle Tuesday outside a hotel in their jurisdiction, Maynard said.
"We extend our thanks and appreciation to the Hammond Police Department for dedicating numerous hours toward locating Mr. Gant and taking him into custody," Maynard said.
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HAMMOND — City Hall was serenaded by a youth choir on Thursday.
Ten members of the Midwest Youth Choir performed in the lobby of Hammond City Hall as part of a series of performances throughout Hammond. The young children sang four songs for employees and patrons in the building.
The choir also made stops at Art Bookbinders of America, Tri-State Automations and the WJOB radio station.
The Midwest Youth Choir is part of Books, Brushes & Bands for Education, a Hammond-based organization that has provided activities centered around literacy, visual and musical arts for children in Northwest Indiana since 2000.
The youth choir will end their season with a concert at the Hammond Marina on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
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U.S. Steel turned a profit of $477 million, or $1.89 per share, in the second quarter.
That compares to $978 million, or $3.42 per share, in the second quarter of last year.
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker, one of the Region's biggest employers, brought in $804 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, in the second quarter.
“We are pleased to deliver strong results for the quarter, supported by healthy sequential growth in the mini mill segment in both adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA margin," U.S. Steel President and CEO David Burritt said. "We generated $713 million of cash from operations in the quarter and free cash flow of $101 million, further strengthening our balance sheet. Our in-flight strategic projects remain fully funded and we are prioritizing direct returns consistent with our capital allocation framework, with $86 million returned to stockholders through buybacks and dividends in the second quarter.”
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U.S. Steel's sales totaled $5 billion in the second quarter, down from $6.2 billion in the second quarter of 2022.
“We are executing exceptionally well against our strategic initiatives, with all in-flight projects progressing on-time and on-budget," he said. "Notably, our non-grain oriented, or NGO, electrical steel line at Big River Steel is currently being commissioned and on track to start-up later in the third quarter. Customer demand has been robust for our NGO steels and we are pleased to announce that we've already secured our first customer orders in both industrial and electric vehicle markets.”
The steelmaker's revenue from flat-rolled steel, which includes Gary Works and the Midwest Plant in Portage, totaled $231 million in the second quarter, down from $793 million in the second quarter of 2022.
“We are an essential partner to the countries and communities where we operate. Notably, we are supplying customers with cutting-edge steels that are mined, melted and made in the USA," Burritt said. "Our strategy is expanding our competitive advantages and generating growth and returns for stockholders as we strengthen domestic supply chains and support advanced manufacturing returning to our shores. We remain bullish for U.S. Steel."
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DICKSON CITY, Pa. — People in Lackawanna County are revving their engines. Day one of the Scranton Bike Weekend kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday.
Jay Veety's favorite way of giving back to the community is on the back of his motorcycle.
"People don't realize, actually, what the bikers are about, and what we support, and things of that nature. I just think people get the wrong idea, so we're out here showing them what we actually do."
Scranton Bike Weekend will transform the Circle Drive-in in Dickson City into a motorcycle paradise, allowing people to get a closeup of what the motorcycle community is really about.
"I think people are a little bit mistaken by the biking community. They support our community in multiple different ways. They give back all the time, so this was a way to give back to them and tie our local businesses and our vets together," said Janiece Montes, the event coordinator.
A portion of the proceeds from the Scranton Bike Weekend is going back into the community to support local veterans who've come back to their hometowns.
"There's a lot of local veterans that ride and a lot of veterans that can't ride any longer, so there will be veterans here this weekend, and they've done a lot. I mean, they made this what it actually is," Veety said.
While planning the Scranton Bike Weekend, Veety and Montes thought about their own families.
"My grandfather is a veteran. Jay has veterans in his family as well, so it was a way to give back to our local vets and give them something they can come out and enjoy," Montes said.
Scranton Bike Weekend runs through Sunday at the Circle Drive-in in Dickson City.
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Anthony, NM mayor seeking removal of board of trustee member through civil suit
ANTHONY, N.M. – Tension between the City of Anthony, New Mexico Mayor Diana Murillo and Board of Trustee Member Gabriel Holguin has increased in recent months, culminating in Murillo’s call for Holguin to be removed from office.
Since early 2022, when Murillo and Holguin began serving on the city's Board of Trustees together, the two policymakers have disagreed on issues such as hiring of a new city manager and inclusion or removal of meeting agenda items. This year, each has filed ethics complaints against the other.
On April 10, Murillo formally filed a civil suit in the Third Judicial District Court to remove Holguin from office.
Murillo has served as mayor of Anthony since 2016. She was reelected to office in 2021. Murillo was also elected to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners for District 2 in 2020 for a four-year term. Holguin was elected to the Anthony Board of Trustees in 2021 at the age of 20.
Status of complaints
According to a 46-page complaint, Murillo cites Holguin’s removal of items from the board’s consent agenda, his incorrect use of city resources and wrongful involvement in city personnel matters as grounds for his removal.
An external investigation into these allegations and others against Holguin was completed by Jarmie & Rogers, P.C. an Albuquerque firm, at the request of Interim City Manager Mario Juarez Infante. The results were included in the legal complaint.
All complaints were sustained by the firm, apart from a complaint claiming Holguin made negative comments about the Anthony Police Department. The document notes that Holguin is permitted to voice his opinion when it comes to city departments.
Holguin held a press conference Monday, July 24 in the offices of his attorney, Yvonne Quintana, in Las Cruces. Quintana noted that the removal of Holguin from office would be essentially silencing the voices of the constituents who voted him into office. Quintana and Holguin both made it clear that they do not believe that Murillo’s claims are true.
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“I'm challenging the status quo that has been (in) place with the City of Anthony, and when you … challenge the status quo, it doesn't go well, right? So as I'm here defending that, I took a vow to defend the people and to be transparent,” Holguin said. “I have no doubt that I will remain on the council after this court hearing.”
Roughly seven months previously, Holguin filed 13 ethics complaints against Murillo with several state entities, including the Secretary of State, the State Ethics Commission and the Office of the State Attorney General.
The document detailing the complaints cites Murillo incorrectly followed city ordinance when hiring a new city manager, inappropriately halted monthly budget workshops, incorrectly changed the order of public meetings, silenced public comment, does not include items introduced by Holguin on the agenda, removes Holguin’s agenda items and violates decorum policies.
Holguin said the motivation for filing the complaints was to bring attention to the issues he has witnessed, though no action has been taken by any of the government agencies he filed with. He said he was referred to the state attorney general’s office but believes nothing has been done because the issues are controversial and involve elected officials.
Holguin said he believes he has enough information and evidence to file a lawsuit against Murillo, but has not taken that action because of the damage infighting can do to the community.
Since Murillo filed her civil suit in the spring, a status conference was held on June 1 in which Murillo was not present.
Holguin’s attorney has filed a motion to dismiss the case. A pretrial conference is scheduled for Dec. 19 before District Court Judge James T. Martin.
Murillo could not be reached by email or phone for comment.
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Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, LRomero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter.
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Las Cruces breaks record for longest 100-degree weather streak
Las Cruces broke the record this month for the longest streak of triple digit days of weather, which ended over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service El Paso Station, Las Cruces experienced a streak of 34 days of 100 or above temperature readings from June 19 through July 22 at the Las Cruces International Airport. The previous record was 16 days set in July 2020.
Much of the continental U.S. has experienced a record-breaking heatwave this summer resulting in the National Weather Service issuing heat advisories, excessive heat warnings and red flag warnings across the country.
Southern New Mexico has been under an almost constant heat advisory since late June.
NWS Meteorologist Zak Aronson said record temperature highs for Las Cruces were met or exceeded five times in June and 18 times so far in July.
Aronson said temperatures are expected to drop by a few degrees over the weekend and into the following week. Chances for rain will increase over the weekend, but Aronson said there is an even better chance for scattered to widespread showers and storms early next week.
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El Paso recorded 41 consecutive triple digit days on Wednesday, July 26 based on temperature readings at the El Paso International Airport. The previous record streak was 23 days recorded in 1994.
While temperatures may dip slightly over the coming days, people are still encouraged to take precautions against heat related illness, particularly for children, the elderly, those with preexisting conditions and pets.
Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, LRomero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Expect delays along Highway 50 near the Interstate 5 interchange as crews address a big rig fire in the area.
The Sacramento Fire Department said a semi-truck full of pallets is on fire with the trailer well involved.
According to Caltrans, the the vehicle fire is along Highway 50, just east of the Interstate 5 interchange.
Several lanes have been blocked as fire crews deal with the blaze. Interstate 5 northbound and southbound to Highway 50 are closed.
People are urged to avoid the area.
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ROANOKE, Va. – A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in Northwest Roanoke Thursday night, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
At about 9:15 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of 14th Street and Melrose Avenue for the report of a man who had been shot.
We’re told the man was transported to the hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS for treatment. The man later died from his injuries, authorities said.
At this time, the details surrounding the shooting aren’t immediately clear and police didn’t release any further information about what may have led to the incident.
No arrests have been made and Roanoke Police are still searching for a suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 540-344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Members of the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund board have ratified two items that were voted on my the Midland Fire Department.
Earlier in July, both items were passed by 81% of the voting members. The two items were the removal of unscheduled overtime and a change to calculate benefits based on consecutive pay periods instead of nonconsecutive ones.
These items were part of a plan to help address the unfunded liability of the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.
For more information about the fund and the board's plans to help consider other potential solutions, people can click here.
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RIPPEY, Iowa — On a long stretch of road just outside the small Iowa town of Rippey, where thousands of cyclists were passing through during a 100-plus mile day on the world's longest and oldest recreational ride, five men and two women rode single-file down the left side, each wearing a jersey worth remembering.
If you're a beer connoisseur.
There was one from Toppling Goliath with images from its flagship Pseudo Sue pale ale. Another from Exile Brewing Company, based in the state capital of Des Moines. And another from Big Grove Brewery.
Hundreds of other breweries also can be seen on the backs of the estimated 50,000 riders taking part in RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa. And together, the small- and medium-sized breweries are a testament to not just how rapidly the craft beer industry has expanded but to its fast-growing importance in rural America.
“The state is littered with great breweries. Fantastic breweries,” says Clark Lewey, who along with his wife, Barbara, founded Toppling Goliath in the northeast Iowa town of Decorah in 2009, then watched it become a darling of the craft beer market.
On the BeerAdvocate website, a resource and ranking spot for millions of consumers each month, Toppling Goliath's Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout is rated No. 1 in the world. Its counterpart imperial stout, Vanilla Bean Assassin, is ranked No. 2, while another offering called Mornin' Delight is ranked in the top 10.
Heady stuff for a still-young brewery in a town of roughly 7,500 nestled well away from the nearest urban area.
“I think what works well,” Lewey said, “is when people visit a brewery for the beer but in a town like Decorah, kind of off the beaten path, they come to the town and they fall in love with the town. It's full of fun, open people, a thriving downtown, several breweries and ciderworks and coffee shops. Diverse restaurants. And it's that way in a lot of the same towns I go to.”
Another popular spot, Pulpit Rock Brewing, is also based in Decorah. PIVO Brewery has its taphouse about 10 minutes down the state highway in Calmar, a town of just over 1,100 people, where owner and local artist Sara Neuzil also shows her pieces.
The same story is unfolding in small towns across the state: Most have at least one brewery that has become a destination, driving tourism to places that might otherwise receive few visitors each year.
“The industry is maturing and with that is coming growth, and with that excitement from Iowans, and with that some national recognition," said Noreen Otto, the executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, which supports breweries across the state.
“It's really cool that we're starting to have this whole environment where we have big festivals that are growing, and big events like RAGBRAI where the craft beer industry is playing a part in that,” Otto said. “People are interested in local, they're interested in quality and I think our breweries and cideries are really listening to what consumers want, so they're really doing some of-the-moment, interesting beers. They're really trying to meet consumer interest.”
That is evident in the Iowa Craft Beer Tent, which pops up at events across the state, and where consumers wait in long but fast-moving lines to have their pick of up to 20 beers and ciders pouring straight from taps on the trailer.
During RAGBRAI, the tent sets up two stops each of the first six day with one on the concluding day, totaling 13 stops in all. Riders over the age of 21 are able to pick up a wristband on the first day of the ride, and if they get it scanned at 10 of the stops, they get a T-shirt that features that year's bike route and proudly states, “#EarnedIt.”
The tents have been popular this week not only because beer and sports — including recreational events such as RAGBRAI — go hand in hand, but because temperatures have steadily climbed toward 100 degrees this week.
Overall, U.S. beer sales decreased by 3% last year, according to the Brewers Association, but craft brewery sales remained stable, and that drove up the share of independent brewers to 13.2% by volume. Retail dollar sales of craft beer increased by 5% to $28.4 billion, accounting for nearly a quarter of the $115 billion beer market.
States such as Colorado and Oregon have long been craft beer epicenters, but Iowa has become formidable, with 120 breweries across the state. According to the Brewers Association, they had an economic impact of about $963 million in 2022.
“It's a couple of things,” Lewey said. "First and foremost, it's the liquid. It's a transitional change from your day-in and day-out beer, and it's certainly nice to go to a town where the smaller the brewery, the less chance of finding that beer outside of town, and that can be very intriguing. You find a beer you fall in love with and there is no place else to get it.
“Then it's the staff and management of the brewpubs that resonate so well,” Lewey said. “It's the one industry where the people providing the products and the people that want the products think a lot alike. We're often outdoors people — we like to hike, we like to ride bikes, we like beers. It's a common ground, and I think that's a big part of it.”
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Missing Toledo man, 36, found dead in Taylor, police say
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A missing Toledo man was found dead in Taylor, police said Tuesday.
Diangelo Alexander, 36, was last seen at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday riding his motorcycle on southbound Interstate 75 at exit 26 in Michigan, according to Toledo Police Department officials.
They said on Tuesday that Alexander was located in Taylor and deceased from a motorcycle accident.
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Scammers posing as deputies with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) appear to be at it again.
CCSO issued a statement Tuesday saying it had heard complaints from a number of concerned citizens over the issue. Those citizens said they’d been contacted over the phone by callers claiming to be deputies. The names the scammers used, according to CCSO, sounded genuine — likely lifted from the law enforcement agency’s website or social media profiles.
According to CCSO, scammers have referenced missed jury duty, outstanding warrants and overdue fines over the phone, demanding payment from the person on the other end of the line. Sheriff’s deputies will never ask for payment over the phone, the statement said.
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Citizens who receive unexpected calls from alleged CCSO deputies may hang up and call CCSO directly at (928)774-4523 to find out if they’re being contacted for a legitimate purpose.
CCSO warns that it is relatively easy for scammers to mimic phone numbers or email addresses.
“Take your time and trust your instincts,” the statement from CCSO reads. “If a caller makes you uncomfortable, or says something that doesn’t sound right, hang up.”
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The Flagstaff Eagles will have their first girls flag football team this fall, along with their first coach.
Tyrone Johnson, the veteran leader for the Eagles girls basketball team -- the reigning 4A Conference state champions -- will coach the flag football squad in its inaugural year beginning in August. The AIA announced the sport as an officially sanctioned activity beginning this school year.
Johnson boasts several decades of coaching experience, though few as a football coach specifically. He has worked with youth football teams in the past, but not in a head coach role. Still, he played quarterback in his high school days, and the Flagstaff administration believes the team will have a bright future under him.
“Tyrone is an amazing coach, but in his younger days he was probably one of the best quarterbacks we ever had, so it was an awesome opportunity to bring him on as our head coach,” said Jeannine Brandel, Flagstaff High School's athletic director.
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Johnson remembers hearing the news earlier this summer that Flagstaff would have a flag football program.
He “joked” about taking over the role, especially with assistant basketball coach and longtime friend Danny Neal. But, as the prospect became more real of the team existing, he figured he’d at least throw his hat into the ring for consideration.
Now, he’s got the job.
“After a little while, I really started thinking, ‘How fun would it be, how cool would it be if I could get back to doing something that I was a part of as a youth and in high school.' It’s the inaugural year and I want to have some fun leading the team into new territory,” Johnson said.
Because there are few teams in the region that are participating in the first year of flag football, Flagstaff is playing in the 5A Conference's Northwest Region, primarily against teams with much more substantial enrollment that wouldn’t be normal opponents in other sports.
However, with a history of success in girls athletics in the winter and spring -- the recent basketball champions and a semifinal appearance in soccer are just a couple teams that come to mind -- there could be a stable of athletes who could fit the profile of solid football players and make the team competitive.
Johnson hopes to get a large group of interested girls that are fast, strong and athletic to fill out the roster. Still, he understands the difficulty of putting together a roster and game plan ahead of the season opener in just about a month. He also has to build a coaching staff.
“It’s going to be a challenge, from practice planning to drills. It’s a whole different game than what I played because of the difference between tackling and grabbing the flag, but there’s still some of those football fundamentals,” he said. “But we also have to be creative and make quick decisions on the field, so it will be a process to build all of that up.”
Undoubtedly, Johnson anticipates some roadblocks, but is excited for the new journey in a first-year sport. The season begins Aug. 29 at Marcos de Niza in Tempe, and the home opener is set for Aug. 31 at Flagstaff High School against Agua Fria.
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BALTIMORE — Baltimore City is reopening its waitlist for public housing soon, after it was shut down for four years.
The Housing Authority hasn't accepted housing applications since late 2019, due to an overwhelming demand and a wait time of up to 7 years at the time.
The waitlist is reopening Aug. 1 and will run through Aug. 14 for low-income residents. The Housing Authority will randomly select 13,000 people from the waitlist.
In 2019, the agency said there were 14,000 applications, down from 27,000.
HABC President and CEO Janet Abrahams called it a "severe shortage" of public housing nationwide.
When the Low-Income Public Housing Program reopens, residents must submit applications online at habc-onthelist.myhousing.com. There will be several sites citywide for those who need computer or Internet access; those residents can call 1-888-301-8292. Those with disabilities or others who need additional support can also call that call center number.
Eligible families must have gross annual incomes that do not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family resides.
Abrahams said in a statement:
We urge all eligible individuals and families to utilize this opportunity and get placed on the new housing list. The application process provides equal access for all interested applicants... We are making it a priority to get the word out about this important moment. Every traditional and digital outreach platform will be targeted.
After the two-week application period ends, HABC will randomly choose applicants to be selected. It will notify all other applicants that they were not chosen.
When vacant units become available, HABC will choose applicants based on their order on the waiting list, which is also determined by the random lottery, admission preferences, and size and type of the unit needed.
The city's Housing Authority currently houses more than 23,000 people.
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BALTIMORE — A new report from the District Attorney's Office in Knox County, Tennessee describes the deadly standoff between FBI agents and Roy McGrath.
Back in March the disgraced ex-Chief of Staff to former Governor Larry Hogan no showed his federal trial, launching a three-week nationwide manhunt.
McGrath was accused of stealing more than a quarter-million dollars in state money, and spending it on personal expenses while serving in office.
The search came to a tragic end April 3, when agents got word McGrath was at a Costco on Kingston Pike.
RELATED: U.S. Marshals offer $20K reward for information leading to Roy McGrath
As they converged in the parking lot, McGrath reportedly refused to pull over.
He eventually got boxed-in up the street between a Sonic drive-thru and Advance Auto Parts store.
Still unwilling to surrender, McGrath allegedly told agents he was armed with a loaded gun.
Agents reported seeing McGrath hold the gun to his own head. Meanwhile one agent on scene apparently feared being in the line of fire.
According to the District Attorney's Office, both McGrath and the agent simultaneously fired their guns.
The Medical Examiner was unable to definitively say which of the two gunshots killed McGrath.
Based off those findings the DA said they could not press charges against the involved agent.
"There is also an additional proof problem in this case in that the Medical Examiner, the State’s expert witness necessary to prove a case at trial, cannot testify to a reasonable degree of medical certainty as to either manner or cause of death. Without this necessary proof to establish an element of an offense, any prosecution would fail," said District Attorney General Charme Allen. "In short, the actions of the agents are justified as self-defense, and criminal charges are not supported in this matter."
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A crash on I-95 in Howard County has caused a couple southbound lanes to shut down.
Maryland State Police say a person was struck just south of I-895.
Lanes one and two remain open as police investigate. There is no word yet on the pedestrian's condition.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A four-legged friend serving alongside Jefferson County law enforcement has been announced as one of the canines in the running for a national award.
Georgia, who is a part of the victim assistance unit at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, is up for the American Hero Dog Award. The competition searches for dogs who save lives on the battlefield, lend sight or hearing to a human companion, or help people achieve their goals.
Georgia is partnered with Victim Assistance Coordinator Renee Whitcomb at the JCSO.
“In just one year since the start of her career, Georgia has made a significant impact by providing assistance to both children and adult survivors, navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system,” Whitcomb said in a statement. “Her contributions include participating in 33 Child Forensic Interviews, providing support during 18 Court Appearances, engaging in 28 Community Events, facilitating 15 Child Counseling Sessions and offering support in various other advocacy roles.”
The American Hero Dog Awards includes seven different categories including Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs, Service and Guide/Hearing Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Military Dogs, and Emerging Hero and Shelter Dogs.
To vote for Georgia, visit the nominee page. Voting ends Nov. 10.
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PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An officer with the Pelham Police Department has been released from the hospital after suffering severe injuries from a crash on I-65 nearly a month ago.
Around 1 a.m. July 1, Ofc. Elizabeth Minter was helping redirect traffic alongside two other officers when a driver, ignoring the backed-up traffic, continued southbound and hit Minter with their car. The collision caused Minter to be removed from her boots.
The driver was taken into custody and Minter was taken to UAB Hospital with severe injuries.
In a Facebook post on Friday, the PPD said, “we thought you might like to hear from Officer Elizabeth Minter herself,” including a statement from Minter.
Minter said she is currently out of the hospital and working with some health and therapy procedures at home. She said several surgeries await her and has roughly nine more weeks until she can start trying to walk again. Minter is currently in a wheelchair.
“It’s been a slow and painful process, but I believe all my experiences in life have taught me that with God I can push through it to the other side,” Minter said in the post. “I’m so blessed and grateful that I’m still alive and that I have the chance to walk again.”
Minter said she currently has an external fixator device on her entire left leg, rods through her pelvis and hips, a brace on her broken right leg and a bandage on her broken ankle.
“My recent X-rays have shown that things are healing on track,” she said.
In the post, Minter said she knows she has a long road ahead of her, but knows she will get there and that her family and friends are the ones who have encouraged her to push through.
“I’m so thankful for my family, my boyfriend and my friends who have been here with me through this whole time,” she said. “I’ll get back out on the road one day, and hopefully you’ll see me back patrolling in Pelham.”
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MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney will soon be opening a new $11 million indoor tennis complex at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park.
The complex will be a 55,000-square-foot facility that will be next to an existing outdoor tennis facility, The Courts of McKinney. It will have six indoor courts, bringing the total number of courts within the complex to 29.
The building includes training rooms, administrative offices, locker rooms and a second-level viewing mezzanine.
A ribbon-cutting event will be held Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Following comments from city and elected officials, food and music will accompany tennis activities and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public.
"Our mission is to continually enhance our parks system with new features and activities that will excite our residents and bring people to McKinney for a day, a long weekend, or even a lifetime," said Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation. "This new tennis facility is the perfect solution for tennis lovers who want to continue playing even during inclement weather. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, the facility caters to all skill levels and offers a variety of programs and lessons to help players improve their game."
The Courts of McKinney opened in 2012 with 11 outdoor courts and a clubhouse and was subsequently awarded the United States Tennis Association Facility of the Year Award. Over the years, the city expanded the facility to 23 total outdoor courts and incorporated pickleball into the programming. The city has contracted with Impact Activities to oversee the day-to-day operations of the complex since its opening.
With the completion of the new indoor facility, the city can pursue more large-scale tournaments for all ages and skill levels.
Interested players can sign up for lessons and programs online or by contacting the facility directly. For more information about The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park, visit mckinneyparks.org.
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DALLAS — The FBI and Dallas police are providing an update on recent joint operations and arrests from July on Friday morning. The announcement will be happening Friday at 10 a.m. at the FBI Dallas Field Office on Justice Way.
FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough will host the press conference with Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, Dallas County Sheriff Marion Brown, and Leigha Simonton, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
Results and details of the arrest operation happened on July 27 in Dallas.
You can watch the press conference here:
This is a developing story and we will provide more information as it is provided.
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Gaston County musician turns his passion into a career
A Gastonia business, Elliott School of Music, is nearing a landmark enrollment of 100 students per week.
While founder Elliott Denkers enjoys making his living doing what he loves, this business was born from his desire to give kids the same experience with music lessons that he had as a child.
Denkers began guitar lessons at just 10 years old. Growing up in South Carolina, his instructor was Spartanburg local music enthusiast Randy Foster.
“I had a really special relationship with my guitar teacher, and I wanted to be the person that people could look back at our lessons and really enjoy the time we spent,” Denkers said.
According to Elliott School of Music student James McDonald, Denkers has been successful in that regard.
“Elliott’s the best,” McDonald said.
McDonald found Denkers on Cherryville’s Town Talk Facebook page. He had tried taking lessons before, but unfortunately his instructors kept leaving his former learning school for various reasons.
“Having to restart every week is not cool,” McDonald said.
He also believes working with Elliott has helped him find the style of guitar playing that suits him best.
“I grew up in the '80s, and you know, '80s hair bands – that’s what I was wanting to play,” McDonald said.
However, since starting lessons with Denkers, McDonald said he tried a song in the style of fingerpicking, and found that it worked better for him.
Expanding his staff has allowed Denkers to not only be consistent and more personalized for his students, but also offer lessons on many different instruments.
When the school first opened, Denkers was the only instructor. When he reached roughly 45 students, Denkers said he knew it was time to get more instructors on board.
The school is currently weighing in at 76 students with nine teachers including Denkers.
The expansion has allowed Denkers to offer voice lessons, bass, piano, guitar, drums, ukulele, brass, orchestral instruments lessons, and more.
Student’s generally come for lessons once per week and the cost is $130 per month.
Denkers says there are very few restrictions in regard to the students that are eligible to learn at the school.
“Our oldest student to date was 81 years old,” Denkers said.
The only requirement related to age or expertise is that students must be five years old or older for private lessons.
The school does offer group classes called Little Rockers for children under five to get acquainted with music.
More information about little rockers and private lessons can be found online at elliottschoolofmusic.com.
Aside from the positive effect of having a good relationship with a music instructor, Denkers believes music lessons make a good impact on his students in a myriad of other ways.
“Developing musicality helps with critical thinking, creative expression, and it’s a stress reliever,” Denkers said.
Both Denkers and McDonald find playing music to be therapeutic.
“If you’re having a rough day, you just go in there and pick up a guitar and forget about your troubles,” McDonald said.
For Denkers, “It’s an outlet for me, and it’s therapy sometimes.”
Turning his passion into his career has also required Denkers to find ways to avoid burn out when it comes to playing music. He cites this as part of the reason he performs live in his free time.
Denkers writes and performs folk and country-leaning music around the Charlotte, Gastonia, and upstate South Carolina areas.
Denkers says his wife Stephanie, and sons Harrison, Micah, and Oliver are very supportive and an inspiration for him.
“When I’m not teaching or performing, I’m spending time with my wife and kids,” Denkers said.
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How a $42 million bond will mean savings for Gastonia's utility users
The city of Gastonia was approved for a $42 million revenue bond that will ultimately pass savings onto the city’s utility customers.
The plan is to take several smaller pump stations offline and replace them with a larger and more efficient pump station, according to the city’s Director of Development Services Rusty Bost.
Years ago, the city recognized the potential for growth in the southeastern area of Gastonia, Bost said.
They knew it would be nearly impossible to get the money up front to make this project happen, so they decided to apply for a bond and implement a system development fee to repay it, he added.
After being approved for the revenue bond by the Local Government Commission in a meeting on Tuesday, July 11, the city can now put its plan into action.
Gastonia’s Southeast Utility Project has been in the works for upwards of a decade now, according to Bost.
After merging with the town of Cramerton in 2011 to form Two Rivers Utilities, Gastonia’s leaders noticed an opportunity to make the city’s water systems more efficient.
Currently, the water system in Gastonia coincides with the electrical system, Bost said.
That means users are pulling more electricity when trying to use water at the same time as everyone else, putting strain on the power grid.
The current system also requires wastewater to flow through two other pump stations before it gets to the treatment plant.
The new system will put less strain on the power grid and will also flow straight to the wastewater treatment plant, Bost said.
Less power usage and less energy required to move the water will lead to cost cuts that will pass on to customers, according to Bost.
While this investment is set to lower costs in the long term, the bond still has to be repaid.
According to Bost, it will not be repaid by property tax.
Rather than passing the bill onto existing users of Two Rivers Utilities or Gastonia residents in general, the city will be adding a system development fee on to every new building that uses Two Rivers Utilities, Bost said.
The construction of the new wastewater pump station will be opening up a 5-square-mile area for development.
According to the city’s math, if each new building in that specific area pays a certain amount at the time of acquiring a building permit, they will be able to pay back the bond with that income.
The bond will be paid back over a 20-year period.
“This is a great project,” Bost said.
“We’re going to see a lot of development once we get those in the ground,” he added.
Construction on this project will likely begin in the next few months and is expected to take a little under two years to complete, according to Bost.
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What improvements coming to Mount Holly and how traffic may be impacted
The city of Mount Holly is undergoing several street improvements that will continue into early 2024.
The following are updates regarding the first phases:
Belmont Mount Holly Road
Work started on June 5, 2023. Contractors are currently installing and replacing a sanitary storm sewer infrastructure which will be followed by the installation of new sidewalks. This project started at Margarette Avenue and will continue all the way to 101 Belmont Mount Holly Road (Circle K). The project is expected to take several months with completion expected by Thanksgiving.
Beatty Road
The city will be upgrading the existing sanitary storm sewer infrastructure on Beatty Road. They started work mid-July and will continue through the start of the 23-24 school year. Consider alternate routes during this time during school hours.
Blanche Avenue
The city will be upgrading the existing sanitary storm sewer infrastructure on Blanche Avenue beginning in July 2023.
The contractor will begin pavement patching across the city ahead of the crack seal around early- to mid-August. They will also make curb repairs and begin patching on the roads.
ADA ramps will be added at every intersection downtown (where sidewalk is existing) between Glendale and Highland.
The crosswalks downtown will be repainted as they are now at the same locations. The only new location is at the bank where they will be stamped and then painted. This work is expected to begin in mid- to late-August.
Expect minor traffic delays during this time between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the site inspector, Steven Haynie, at 980-525-9774 or steven.haynie@mtholly.us.
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Attention ACME shoppers -- you could have a multimillionaire amongst you.
No, a Mega Millions jackpot winner didn't purchase a ticket at the supermarket located at 815 North Lansdowne Avenue in Upper Darby Township, but someone did buy a scratch-off ticket worth $3 million at the grocery store, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Someone with big dreams forked over 30 bucks to buy a $3,000,000 Fun Fortune scratcher at the Delaware County store, the lottery said.
Someone must have used a lucky quarter to scratch that one off!
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The ACME -- for its role in selling the winner -- gets $10,000 bonus, the lottery said.
Wondering how the lottery knew the $3 million winner was sold in the Philly suburbs?
"Scratch-Offs are distributed at random, meaning the Pennsylvania Lottery and its retailers do not know where winning tickets will be sold," the state lottery said. "The Lottery learns where winning tickets are sold only after a prize has been claimed."
That means the winner has already come forward. The clock was ticking on them to claim their big prize.
"As a reminder, Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date posted at palottery.com," the state lottery said. "Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481."
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