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Mosquito sample in Canton tests positive for West Nile virus. Tips for protecting yourself
Canton Repository
CANTON − A state lab has notified Canton City Public Health that one of the mosquito samples collected July 12 as part of their mosquito abatement program has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Knowing that mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are in our community, Canton City Public Health encourages Canton residents to “fight the bite” by following these steps:
- Limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito activity (early morning and late evening).
- Use an approved insect repellant when outdoors.
- Wear lightweight long pants and shirts.
- Remove sources of stagnant water around your home and yard such as buckets, old tires, tarps, andother items that hold water.
- Change water in pet dishes daily.
- Drain and clean bird baths at least weekly.
- Keep swimming pools clean and chlorinated with water circulating (even if not being used).
- Keep gutters clean.
- Repair window and door screens.
- Remove old, unused tires to a legal tire disposal facility. Canton residents can dispose of 10 tires perperson per year for free at the Canton Recycling Center, 742 Schroyer Ave. SW. Schedule anappointment at www.timetorecycle.org/hhw-appointments or call 1-800-678-9839.
For more information on avoiding mosquito bites, visit www.cantonhealth.org.
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The Monday After: Repository retirees recall Bennett's 1994 Canton show
A popular crooner familiar who spent many nights in the Akron-Canton-Cleveland area of Ohio is being mourned.
No doubt the songs of Tony Bennett – the popular jazz and pop singer who died July 21 at age 96 – were playing on many area music systems in recent days. And the memories of local listeners who experienced his voice in person at concerts likely had memories flooding back following his passing.
Two retired journalists for The Canton Repository who reviewed one of those concerts – arts and entertainment editor Dan Kane and staff photographer Scott Heckel – recalled the Monday night of Oct. 3, 1994, when Bennett performed "a superb concert" for an enthusiastic crowd at Umstattd Hall. The large audience had gathered at a price of $75 and $100 per ticket to watch Bennett sing at the concert benefitting for the Boy Scouts of America Buckeye Council.
"I remember the concert, in Umstattd Hall, had the vibe of a nightclub performance, and that the audience was captivated, including me," said Kane. "This Canton show happened at a time when Tony, then 68, was experiencing a rebirth in his career that to my knowledge never stopped. I feel so privileged to have been there."
Bennett played other venues
The Canton concert wasn't Bennett's only visit to Northeast Ohio. The singer had strong personal and professional ties to Ohio, including for a time being married to a Mansfield woman and also obtaining early support of his career from onetime Cleveland comedian and actor Bob Hope.
A news obituary written by Alan Ashworth of the Akron Beacon Journal that was published in The Canton Repository the day after Bennett's death reported that "Bennett was a frequent visitor" to the Akron area, listing appearances at such venues as Blossom Music Center, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall and Carousel Dinner Theatre.
A decade-old article in The Plain Dealer of Cleveland notes Bennett sang in that city as early as 1951. A search of Repository archives determines that the singer performed at Cleveland's Palace Theatre in 1996 and 2004 and at Playhouse Square in 2014.
And, even the art of Tony Bennett – signed with his real name, Anthony Benedetto – made an appearance in Stark County. Late in the 1990s, the artist and entertainer's "Homage to Hackney," on loan from the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, was displayed in an exhibition of post-World War II paintings at Massillon Museum.
A retrospective of Bennett's art had been offered in a gallery at Butler Institute about the time of his Canton concert in 1994.
Still, memories of Canton-area residents no doubt reach back not to Bennett's paintings, but rather focus on the mental images he fostered with his voice. Those in attendance likely recall Bennett's concert at Umstaddt Hall almost 29 years ago.
Reviewing the Canton concert
"As I approach the prime of my life, I find I have the time of my life," Bennett said at that Canton concert, as quoted by Kane in his review in the Repository the next day.
Kane's review echoed the singer's claim.
"At 68, Bennett is at the top of his form, a saloon singer par excellence and a masterful interpreter of what he likes to call 'the great American songbook,'" Kane wrote in 1994. "His onstage ease and his flair for understatement give him a feel of timelessness.
"That the man loves to entertain is apparent in his every nuance."
The crowd was large and filled Umstattd Hall to its capacity. Bennett sang standards to those in attendance – "That Old Devil Moon" and "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" were among them – and what Kane referred to as "a lengthy medley of his own hits." Think of "Rags to Riches" and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
"Praising Umstattd as 'a great hall,' Bennett demonstrated its fine acoustics," wrote Kane in his review, "by singing a three-song encore – 'Stranger in Paradise,' 'Sunny Side of the Street' and 'Fly Me to the Moon' – with no amplification, his strong voice carrying to the back rows."
Preserving a musical memory
A letter to the editor by Thom Van Dusen of North Canton, published by the Repository following the concert, noted that it was an effort by the late Joseph "Junior" DiPietro and his wife, owners of Papa Bear's restaurant and Skyland Pines golf course, that helped bring Bennett to the area for the Boy Scouts benefit concert.
The Repository photographer Scott Heckel, assigned to the concert, preserved the memory of that appearance in a photograph showing Bennett singing while bassist Douglas Richardson, pianist Ralph Sharon, and drummer David Cameron play along.
"The backing trio performed jazzy and tasteful accompaniment throughout, complementing yet never overpowering the singer," wrote Kane in his review, "and Bennett responded by regularly praising them."
Heckel shared a memory of the night that included his being mistaken as "paparazzi" by a member of Bennett's security team.
"I think he thought I was photographing Tony for the celebrity tabloids," Heckel said.
Nevertheless, Heckel was able to capture Bennett and his three-piece combo on stage, entertaining a grateful crowd. The photograph appeared the next day on the Repository's B-1 "Local" section front.
When Kane posted the portion of that page on which Heckel's photo and the writer's words appeared, Heckel reposted the memory. The page was wrinkled and the memory had faded a bit, admitted the photographer.
"I knew the concert was a long time ago," he said, "but I didn't think it was that long ago!"
Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. On Twitter: @gbrownREP.
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What happened to the Greetings from Canton mural in downtown Canton? Here's what we know
- The Canton Repository sought to find out why the postcard-style mural in downtown Canton was removed.
- The building's new owner plans to have a new, similar mural painted in the same location.
- Separately, local officials are seeking a new location for a postcard-style mural.
CANTON − A popular photo backdrop for locals and visitors of downtown Canton over the past eight years is gone.
The postcard-style Greetings from Canton mural on the side of the former Buzzbin building has been covered with black and dark gray paint.
The repainting, which began July 20, took some residents by surprise, prompting a flurry of angry and perplexed social media posts. Even city leaders lamented the loss, saying they too were caught off guard.
So, what happened? Why was it removed? Will a new postcard mural be created?
The Canton Repository talked with the Buzzbin building’s new owner, the artist who painted the mural and Canton’s planning director to find out.
Here’s what we know:
Postcard mural was among downtown Canton's first large-scale street art
The mural was the brainchild of photographer Lisa Beggs, a 2006 GlenOak High graduate, and her now-husband Victor Ving, a spray paint graffiti artist turned muralist. Together, they own and operate Greetings Tour, which has created more than 50 murals across 25 different states.
The couple, then living in New York, approached ArtsInStark about creating a mural in downtown Canton in December 2014 while they were in Stark County shopping for an RV that they would use to tour the United States as part of their nationwide mural project.
When they returned in April 2015 to pick up the RV, Ving spent roughly three days spray painting the southern-facing wall at 331 Cleveland Ave. NW to create the Greetings from Canton mural, which measures 14 feet by 25 feet.
Using the classic large-letter postcard style, Ving incorporated Canton landmarks and notable people, such as President William McKinley, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton Palace Theatre and the Stark County Courthouse clocktower. He partnered with Canton artist Steve Ehret on the “O” that contains a monster overtop Buzzbin.
Ving and Beggs, who now reside in California, learned of the mural’s removal from Ehret and other friends. Ving said this is the first time one of his Greetings murals has been covered.
“That one in particular was a bit meaningful because it was one of our first outside of New York,” Ving said. “And that’s where we bought the RV.”
New building owner says a new mural is ‘going to be even nicer’
Eric Evans, whose Canton Township-based Dubb Enterprises Unlimited purchased the former Buzzbin in October 2022, said he is working with Ving to create a new mural for the building.
“It was getting old and faded,” Evans said. “… I didn’t want another artist because I loved that mural. If someone else does it, they’re not going to do it like him. I’m glad I got in contact with him because he’s going to do an even better one.”
Evans, who hopes the city of Canton can help with funding for the new mural, would like to have the mural repainted this year, in time for the grand opening of his business, which he declined to publicly identify last week.
“It’s going to be even nicer,” Evans said of the mural. “I can’t wait to see it.”
Local officials are looking for a new mural location
Separately, Canton city officials and representatives from the Downtown Canton Partnership, ArtsInStark and Visit Canton are searching for a new location for the postcard-style mural.
“We are really rallying due to the public’s outcry (over the postcard mural’s removal),” Canton Planning Director Donn Angus said.
Angus prefers that the mural be painted on a publicly owned structure so they don’t have to again worry that a private business owner could choose to remove it.
“The new painting of the (former Buzzbin) building is attractive,” said Angus, who hadn’t talked to Evans as of Thursday. “It’s just a shame we lost the Canton postcard.”
The group plans to meet Tuesday to discuss some possible locations, as well as discuss possible funding options. Angus estimated the mural could cost roughly $20,000 to complete.
Ving said he would prefer to paint the mural in a different location than a wall that faces a parking lot because he worries a building could be constructed on the parking site and the mural would be hidden from view.
No matter the location, Ving said, the earliest he likely could paint the new mural would be next year due to his other upcoming projects and because he can’t paint when the weather turns cold.
New mural likely would be subject to new city regulations
Canton City Council is considering changes to the city’s zoning and planning code regarding murals.
The proposed changes, which are being recommended by the Canton Planning Commission, specify permissible locations for murals, physical design requirements and prohibited types of murals (those resembling traffic signs that could confuse motorists, for example). It also requires applicants to submit a maintenance plan for the mural and states that any mural that is not maintained or that falls into a state of disrepair may be ordered to be removed or covered within 30 days.
Angus said none of the changes would affect a new postcard-style mural from being installed downtown.
“We’ve always had a code for murals,” he said. “This is just updating it so it’s more user friendly and there’s no gray area for applicants.”
A public hearing on the proposed mural code changes will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in Canton City Council chambers.
Reach Repository staff writer Kelli Weir at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com.
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Forever Craft Urban Winery to close Oakwood Square tasting room
PLAIN TWP. – Forever Craft Urban Winery will close its tasting room Aug. 20.
The winery at 2640 Easton St. NE in Oakwood Square announced the closure Monday on its Facebook page.
"This is one of the toughest decisions we have ever had to make. We will be closing our tasting room effective August 20th. We want to thank all of our friends and patrons that have supported us along the way. Be sure to stop in over the next few weeks and stock up," the post states.
Read more:Forever Craft Urban Winery brings casual vibe, curated grapes, Ohio beer to Oakwood Square
Melissa and Matt Smith started their business in downtown Akron and moved to Plain Township in 2021. The winery is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, noon to 11 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
"We will be continuing our wholesale/distribution side of business," the winery's announcement concluded. "We will be sure to share all the places you can get our wine in the future."
A call to the business indicated it was not open Monday.
This story may be updated.
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Heart of Stark: Stark County Imagination Library celebrates enrollment milestone
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays!
The Stark County Imagination Library recently reached its enrollment goal and celebrated a huge program milestone — more than 50% of the eligible children in our community are now enrolled and receiving free books each month.
To date, nearly 114,000 books have been mailed to more than 11,400 local children.
Through Stark Library’s partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio, any child in Stark and Carroll counties from birth to age 5 is eligible to receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail each month at no cost to the family, regardless of income.
Studies have shown the more a child reads and interacts with books, the greater their chances are for success. With Imagination Library, children enrolled from birth can develop a love of reading and receive up to 60 books by the time they turn 5.
“Simply having books in the home is proven to help develop those critical early reading skills, with parents more likely to read with their little ones,” said Mary Ellen Icaza, Stark Library CEO and executive director.
Stark Library has also expanded the reach of its Imagination Library by partnering with Aultman and Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospitals to enroll newborns in the program. Through this partnership, our community’s youngest citizens receive their first book on the day they are born.
Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in 1995 for children within her home county in Tennessee. Today, her program spans five countries and gifts over 2 million free books each month to children worldwide through funding and assistance from local community partners.
Prior to 2019, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was only available in pockets of Ohio, and only 13% of eligible kids had access to the program in Ohio.
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine saw the impact the Imagination Library had in her own family’s lives and wanted every child in Ohio to have the same opportunity. In 2019, she established the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, which matches funds to help offset the cost of the program for local affiliates, including Stark Library. Since 2020, the Imagination Library has been available in all 88 counties of Ohio.
Learn more about the Stark County Imagination Library at www.starklibrary.org/dolly-parton-imagination-library.
Stark Community Foundation helps individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits achieve their philanthropic goals through a variety of charitable funds and strategic initiatives. Ranked in the top 10% of community foundations in the country, the foundation and its family of donors have granted $230 million to nonprofits since 1963. Learn more at www.starkcf.org.
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What to know about Ohio's 2023 sales tax-free weekend
The new school year is right around the corner. With it comes back-to-school shopping and Ohio’s annual tax-free weekend.
This year’s holiday will take place this weekend, Aug. 4-6.
Ohio tax rates range from 6.50% to a statewide high of 8% in Cuyahoga County. Thanks to the holiday, back-to-school shoppers will feel slight relief if they purchase tax-free items.
When is Ohio's tax-free weekend?
Ohio’s tax-free weekend takes place during the first weekend of August.
The 2023 tax holiday will begin at 12 a.m. Friday and end at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
What items are tax-free?
These are the items that are tax-free during the holiday:
- Clothing priced at $75 or less
- School supplies priced at $20 or less
- School instructional material priced at $20 or less
The Ohio Department of Taxation defines “clothing” as all human wearing apparel suitable for general use.
Eligible school supplies include:
- Binders
- Book bags
- Calculators
- Cellophane tape
- Blackboard chalk
- Compasses
- Composition books
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Folders
- Glue, paste, and paste sticks
- Highlighters
- Index cards and index card boxes
- Legal pads
- Lunch boxes
- Markers
- Notebooks
- Paper, including ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board, and construction paper
- Pencil boxes and other school supply boxes
- Pencil sharpeners
- Pencils
- Pens
- Protractors
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Writing tablets
There is no limit on the tax exemption of a total purchase. Qualification is determined item by item.
What items are not included in Ohio’s tax-free weekend?
The following items are subject to tax during the weekend:
- Items purchased for use in a trade or business
- Clothing accessories or equipment
- Protective equipment
- Sewing equipment and supplies
- Sports or recreational equipment
- Belt buckles sold separately
- Costume masks sold separately
- Patches and emblems sold separately
Online shopping, shipping and handling
Qualified items sold to consumers by mail, telephone, email, or internet qualify for the sales tax exemption as long the shopper orders and pays for the item during the weekend. Shipping and handling charges for these items are not taxable.
All vendors must comply with the state law during the weekend. For more information about the upcoming holiday, click here.
Contact Abreanna Blose by email at ablose@gannett.com or by phone at 330-580-8513.
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Making memories: Readers share favorites from the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is about making memories.
Whether it's marching in The Canton Repository Grand Parade.
Or watching the hot air balloons float by.
Or shaking hands with a football great.
Or walking the runway at the Fashion Show.
Or simply hanging out with family.
The festivities are in full swing, with plenty of opportunities remaining to create lifetime memories.
The major activities still on tap include the Hall of Fame Game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets on Thursday; Fashion Show Luncheon and Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday; and The Canton Repository Grand Parade and enshrinement ceremony on Saturday — not to mention the Zac Brown Band headlining the Concert for Legends on Saturday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
The Repository asked people to share their favorite memories from the festival so we could share them with you. Here they are:
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Pam Cook: Interviewing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw
I’ve covered every Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement since 1989 so I have a lot of wonderful memories.
But, as they say, it’s your first that you’ll never forget. For my first, I had only been with WHBC for six months.
I’m a diehard Steeler fan. The 1989 Class of Enshrinees included Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount. This 27-year-old news/sports reporter wanted to prove her worth.
I found out the NFL was holding a private party at the hotel down the street from the radio station. I got my tape recorder (yes, it’s 1989) and headed to the hotel to grab an interview or two. As I waited at the entrance, I saw Terry Bradshaw.
I swallowed hard and approached him — “A few questions, Mr. Bradshaw?” His huge paw went up in front ofmy face and he said “NO, no interviews please.” And off he went into the ballroom.
You can take the girl out of Pittsburgh but you can’t take the Pittsburgh out of the girl. I parked myself in the bar and waited until Mr. Bradshaw decided to leave the party, 2½ hours later. As he walked out, with a drink in one hand and a stogie in the other, I walked up and said, “Mr. Bradshaw, a few questions please?”
He said, “Well sure young lady, shoot."
He was kind and answered all my questions. I was so proud of what I had accomplished.
My dad was going to be so proud. A moment I will never forget.
Do I remember what I asked him? Nope. Can I listen back to the interview? Nope.
I went back to the station to let our Hall of Fame Sports Director Jim Johnson listen to it. As he played it, he said in his voice of God, "I can’t use this, you giggled through the whole thing."
JJ never let me live it down.
It is still one of the best nights of my life.
Veteran broadcaster Pam Cook anchors Canton's "Morning News Weekdays" on WHBC-AM (1480).
2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement memories:James Fye, Alex Dowell, Amilah L. Johnson-Williams, Stephanie Haney and others share their favorite memories
Bryan and Tracy Dawn Brewer: Meeting and talking with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
In 2013, my husband and I worked at Fieldcrest Estate in North Canton and Jerry Jones loved the grounds and requested to stay on the entire property with his whole family during enshrinement week.
In fact, as soon as the enshrinees were announced, we were contacted to reserve the property! Not only did we meet them upon arrival, they would call or text any needs directly to us.
We also stayed on the property to ensure no one would stop by and bother them during their stay. It was a working farm back then and when we fed the horses or managed any of the animals, they took a lot of interest.
We had caught some groundhogs in the horse field and the kids had never seen one up close and were taking selfies and pictures of them. The family was very involved with finalizing their stadium upgrades at that time and had their plans with them and it was so neat to hear them make some exciting decisions.
I still have the text messages with their meal requests and his assistant making arrangements for the week. Jerry sat on the porch with us and reminisced about his career for a long time one evening. The whole week was so much work but a lot of fun. It was just a great time getting to know him and his entire family that week.
They were all very kind and very personable.
Tracy Dawn Brewer is a media specialist in health care and artist who owns Brewtifully, a creative service store and business. Her husband Bryan Brewer is a diesel technician and retired Air Force master sergeant with 22 years service. They reside in Plain Township with their four dogs, four cats and dozen Koi.
2021 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival:Stefani Schaefer, Thomas Bernabei, Imani Bush and others share their favorite memories
Deja Givens: 'Everything seems a little more exciting.'
Ihave a lot of fond memories of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade, as it has been an important event for me for many, many years.
My experience with the ceremonies began when I was in high school at McKinley, where I had the opportunity to march all four years as part of the flag line.
Every year, it feels like the atmosphere of the city changes when the enshrinement festival draws near. People come in from out of town.
All of a sudden, our humble city may bring possible sightings of celebrities or high-profile individuals you’d probably never see in Canton otherwise, and there are lots of events being celebrated around town. Everything seems a little more exciting.
One of my favorite traditions is going to First Friday, which usually has a record turnout just before the Grand Parade, then waking up early to find a spot on the parade route with my friends and family.
I knew I wanted to continue to be involved in the parade after I graduated, so I looked for other opportunities. Currently, I help organize Aultman’s contribution to the parade, and I’m happy I get to remain connected to this big event every year!
Deja Givens works in human resources at Aultman Hospital.
Lee-Ann DeMeo: 'Proud Mama Moment' highlights my Hall of Fame memories
The Hall of Fame festivities have resulted in many memories I’ll cherish.
When I was younger, my mom, sister and our neighbors would go to the parade every year and camp out the night before. We’d sit in front of St. Peter’s Church to watch the parade. We’d get Mary Ann Donuts and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Sometimes, we’d get lunch and go to Mother Goose Land.
We went from the time we could walk until high school graduation. It was a family tradition. My dad went a few years, but it was my mom who made the plans to camp out and take her girls.
We’d go to the rib burn-off at the Stark County Fairgrounds, the balloon lift-offs early in the morning at Kent State University at Stark, the fireworks at Monument Park, and see the Bluecoats perform.
After college, I got tickets for friends and me to see a few Hall of Fame games and saw Maroon 5 with other friends. I continued the tradition by taking my children, Isabella and Antonio, to the parade and local activities from the time they were small until their high school years. We’d stop to get Mary Ann Donuts, milk, and juice before the parade.
But one memory stands out. My friend, Dave Richard, who’s an AP sports photographer and who I went to McKinley High School with, asked my son, Antonio, to help on the field at the Hall of Fame game. Antonio ran digital files back to the other photographers on staff, downloaded them, and brought the memory cards back to Dave.
Antonio made it on the big screen with Brett Favre. That was a proud mama moment!
As an adult, Antonio has worked on electrical jobs through Hilscher-Clarke at the stadium.
Lee-Ann DeMeo is creative director at Innis Maggiore.
Lydia Lee: Fashion Show 'sparks my memories of growing up in a family that appreciated fine fashion.'
I once aspired to become a fashion designer, so I am naturally drawn to the Hall of Fame Fashion Show.
I love seeing the ladies and gentlemen dressed up in fancy clothing, and the atmosphere of excitement for this spectacular event that blends people in the community with the wives of the enshrinees. The wives and models take the runaway with flare and flavor, step to the rhythm of the music, and shine in the lights.
I served as a hostess for this event for many years and eventually joined in as a guest so that I could also wear my finest like the ladies in the crowd.
The HOF Fashion Show sparks my memories of growing up in a family that appreciated fine fashion. My mother, (Regina Bess) was a sharp dresser and my dad (Carl Bess) had tailored suits. They made sure that my two sisters (Carole and Marguerite) and I wore nice clothing.
Sometimes, they were made by a seamstress, purchased at Stern & Mann, Parisian or Rapports in downtown Canton.
I love fashion, shopping, and putting outfits together and I love how fashion can help to build self-esteem and make you feel beautiful on the runway of life.
In 2009, Betty Smith was chairwoman of the Fashion Show committee and emceed the Top Model Competition. My sister, Marguerite, was a finalist in this competition and had the opportunity to walk the runway at the HOF Fashion Show Luncheon. This was significant to our family and the Canton community because it showed that diversity was being embraced in the boardroom and on the runway.
I continue to enjoy the festivities of the Hall of Fame, but I especially enjoy the HOF Fashion Show.
Lydia Lee is program director at the Stark County Minority Business Association and board chair for ABCD Inc. She grew up in Canton, graduated from Timken Vocational High School and has a bachelor’s degree in business from Malone University. She has been married to Terry Lee for 45 years, and they have three sons, Terry Jr., Korry, and Karl, and six grandchildren.
Todd Porter: Terry Bradshaw lifts up Mike Webster
Coming up with just one favorite memory from the Pro Football Hall of Fame isn’t easy. After all, I spent 29 years working at The Repository providing many of us with a front-row seat to watching history come to life each year.
Easily it could have been some of the behind-the-scene moments such as during the Enshrinees’ Civic Dinner at Memorial Civic Center. About 90 minutes before Chris Berman, or now Rich Eisen, would take the dais, some of the game’s great players would share a cocktail or three in a social hour just for them.
Stories would grow and laughs would grow louder. Each year, some of the same stories would be shared, only this time some aspect was embellished just a little more to squeeze out a loud belly-laugh.
In 1997, Mike Webster was being enshrined on the steps of the Hall. It seemed more intimate back then, like guests on our porch with a block party that spilled onto George Halas Drive.
Certainly, things change and great things grow. We have witnessed that at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which begat Hall of Fame Village. Let us not ever forget which birthed the other, either.
On this sun-splashed day in 1997, it was Webster’s day. Leading up to that day, his life was unraveling for us all to see (it was reported he was homeless). He was battling depression. He was separated from his wife. Clearly, he was struggling. But Terry Bradshaw, enshrined in 1989, delivered a rousing presentation speech for Webster. He sounded part TV personality and part Baptist minister.
“What good is a team if you ain’t got a center? Oh, did I get a center. I just didn’t get any center, I got the best to ever play the game," Bradshaw said. And then he pulled a football from the podium. “What I wouldn’t give to put my hands under Mike Webster’s butt on more time.”
A smile grew on Webster’s tired face that day. It seemed like the pressures on his world had been lifted. He crouched down in cowboy boots, and snapped the ball to Bradshaw. They shared a hug. It had to be one of the happiest days of Webster’s life.
Five years later, Webster died.
In Canton, in 1997, on our porch in our block party, Webster was content as his teammate gave him a hand up. The world needs a lot more of that these days.
Todd Porter worked for nearly 30 years at the Canton Repository. He now serves as director of communications at Jackson Local Schools.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A cruise taking travelers through the rivers and bays of Northern California is no more.
American Cruise Lines confirmed to ABC10 Monday that the Napa River Valley cruises will not be offered in 2024.
“Unfortunately American Cruise Lines will not be offering the Napa Valley River cruises again on our 2024 schedule of U.S. itineraries, but we do hope to offer the cruises, or a similar itinerary in the region, again in the future,” the company said in a statement.
The itinerary was first announced in Aug. 2022 and launched in Feb. 2023. The 8-day trip took travelers from San Francisco and stopped in Napa, Vallejo, Stockton and Sacramento.
The ship, the American Jazz, had a capacity of 190 and tickets cost about $6,000 a person.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
Ashley Hooks always planned to retire at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, where she has been a nurse for 12 years. But now, Hooks said, staffing issues are so bad and burnout so severe that she’s rethinking how she wants to spend the rest of her career.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the number of nurses at the hospital dropped from just below 500 to 330 according to her union’s roster, said Hooks, who is 53.
“It wasn’t even this difficult during the height of the COVID pandemic,” she said.
Hooks’ stress reflects pressure many California nurses are under because of steep understaffing that she and others say is driving many professionals out of the industry.
According to the Hospital Association of Southern California, nursing vacancy rates among local hospitals exceed 30%. Prior to the pandemic the average vacancy rate was 6%.
“Within the last year and a half or so, it’s really gotten worse,” Hooks said.
Now the Legislature is looking at several ideas to address the nursing shortage by bringing more early-career nurses into the field. But so far, the groups with most to gain — or lose — are at odds over how to solve the staffing problems afflicting California’s health care workforce.
Labor organizations and hospitals want nursing schools to prioritize certain applicants for admission, such as people who already have experience in the industry.
“We don’t have enough nurses entering the system as opportunities are opening up for them to leave the system,” said Peter Sidhu, a nurse and executive vice president of United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
But the schools say that won’t help them graduate more nurses. They need more faculty and more hands-on training opportunities to increase class sizes.
Hospitals and unions say they don’t have much time to waste. Estimates show California faces a shortage of about 36,000 licensed nurses, according to the UC San Francisco Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care.
Preliminary data from a statewide survey conducted in 2022 shows nurses cut back on the number of hours worked per week since 2020, and nearly half the workforce reports symptoms of burnout, said Joanne Spetz, director of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UC San Francisco, who has studied nursing workforce issues for more than a decade.
More nurses, even those as young as 35, are thinking about leaving the profession entirely or retiring within the next two years, and half of the workforce had at least one patient die of COVID-19, Spetz said.
“There is a lot of trauma in the nursing workforce,” Spetz said. “The numbers are not good.”
Union-backed bills for nursing shortage
Labor advocates say the nursing shortage creates a vicious cycle. The nurses on shift wind up doing more work. They get burned out and flee the industry, worsening the problem.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals turned their attention to the state’s community college system, where graduates can earn degrees to become nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses or registered nurses. Both groups say community colleges offer the most affordable and efficient way to earn a nursing degree.
One of their ideas aims to help high school students get into nursing schools faster. Another would give entry-level workers the chance to move into more skilled and higher paid positions like nursing.
Sidhu’s union is sponsoring a bill that would create a pilot program for high school students who take extra classes to have preferential admission into a community college nursing program.
A second measure, which is co-sponsored by SEIU and the California Hospital Association, would require community colleges to set aside 15% of enrollment slots for health care workers looking to further their education with a more advanced degree. They say helping current workers get higher-paying jobs within health care will help with retention.
“When we talk to our hospital members, workforce issues are the number one thing that keep them up at night,” said Jan Emerson-Shea, spokesperson for the California Hospitals Association. “We also hear from employees that they’ve tried getting into community college programs, but because they’re so impacted, it can take them three, four or five years to get into the program.”
California colleges skeptical of union bills
But community college and some university nursing school leaders contend neither bill will boost the number of graduates. Nursing programs are full, they say, and the proposals do nothing to expand the number of admission slots.
“These bills come up and I wonder who on earth would propose something like this to impact the community colleges without getting our input,” said Tammy Vant Hul, south region president of the California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Program Directors.
Vant Hul is also dean of nursing at Riverside City College, the second largest community college nursing program in the state. High school students would not have completed enough prerequisites to apply directly to a nursing program, much less be guaranteed admission, Vant Hul said, and existing health care workers already get additional points during the admissions process.
The problem isn’t generating career interest in nursing; it’s creating more spots, program leaders say.
Karen Bradley, president of the California Association of Colleges of Nursing, said nursing programs have an overabundance of competitive applicants.
“We have not had a dip at all in enrollment in my program. I have a waiting list,” said Bradley, who is also dean of California Baptist University’s nursing program. “Every dean is going to tell you that they have a waiting list or enough qualified applicants that they turn away students.”
About 14,000 new students enrolled in nursing programs during the 2020-21 school year, according to the Board of Registered Nursing’s annual school report. That’s about 1,000 fewer students than the previous two years due to smaller class sizes, but schools across the state received more than 55,000 applications, a 10-year record.
The bills’ sponsors say they have spoken with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, which has not taken a position on any of the workforce bills.
Separate from the bills, United Nurses Associations of California/United Health Care Professionals lobbied for a $300 million investment over five years to double the state’s nursing school capacity. It was included in the state budget Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this summer.
The details of how the money will be spent have not been decided, Sidhu said, but it could be used to increase faculty salaries and overcome other factors that limit class sizes.
More room needed for California nurse trainees
Representatives for nursing programs say the money will be helpful, but they’re worried about other bottlenecks that they say prevent them from enrolling more students.
Lack of nursing faculty caps class sizes, for instance, with potential educators instead choosing to make more money working in health care. They also say hospitals are not offering enough opportunities for their students to get hands-on training.
“As we move forward with the nursing shortage, clinical placements are an issue. So many hospitals kind of downsized their willingness to bring on students during the pandemic, and those spots never came back,” said Linda Zorn, legislative chair for the California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing and executive director of economic and workforce development for Butte-Glenn Community College District.
A third proposal in the Legislature attempts to clear that hurdle by guaranteeing clinical placement spots for community college students. A mix of opponents are fighting the bill, including hospitals, four-year universities and some community college advocates who say it will take spots away from other students and overwhelm nursing staff.
“Some hospitals aren’t big enough. They can’t take on hundreds of students. They have 25 beds,” said Sarah Bridge, senior legislative advocate for the Association of Health Care Districts, which represents primarily small, rural hospitals in the state.
During the 2020-21 school year, the most commonly cited reason by nursing schools for decreasing class sizes was “unable to secure clinical placements,” according to the Board of Registered Nursing’s annual school report, in part due to workforce challenges resulting from the pandemic. The report states that more than 15,000 students were impacted by restricted training spots compared to roughly 2,200 students during the 2018-19 school year.
Bridge said many small and rural hospitals also are teetering on the edge of a financial crisis. It costs about $7,000 to train one student, not including the salary cost of nurses who supervise students. Multiply that by the number of student trainees accepted and some hospitals can’t foot the bill, Bridge said.
Zorn said nursing schools know they have to be sensitive to how many students get sent to any one hospital, which is part of the reason many are skeptical of the bill. The number of student training spots recently has been limited by the profession’s thinly stretched workforce.
“It can close down the rural hospitals if you don’t have the correct staffing,” Zorn said.
Leaders from four-year degree programs also say the proposal would displace their nursing students in favor of community college students.
The bill sponsors say the intent of the legislation is to create more training capacity, not to displace existing students, as some critics have claimed, said Eric Robles, legislative director for United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
“If hospitals are getting bailouts, I would sure hope everybody believes our nurse workforce needs a bailout too,” Robles said. “And that bailout can come through strengthening the pipeline, growing the workforce and maintaining the workforce.”
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YUBA CITY, Calif. — A 23-year-old man is in the Sutter County jail after a fight at a restaurant.
According to the Yuba City Police Department, it happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Wild Wings.
Police say they were called for a fight inside the restaurant where glass bottles and barstools were being thrown around. At some point during the fight, a gun fell onto the ground and was pointed at another person.
Upon arrival police were told the person with the gun took it into the kitchen. Officers then found the people involved in the fight weren’t inside anymore.
Police say surveillance footage shows two people starting the fight and one of them was identified as 23-year-old Juan Raya. Raya was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
The second person has yet to be identified. Anyone with information can call Yuba City police at 530-822-4660.
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NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — A 72-year-old man is in custody amid a death investigation in Nevada County.
According to a news release from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, the death happened Saturday night. Deputies were called by a driver who reported a dead man outside a vehicle on the side of Tyler Foote Crossing and Black Sands Mine in Nevada City.
They got to the scene and found a 61-year-old man dead. Deputies say the vehicle at the scene was found to be the unidentified victim’s.
Detectives determined the man’s manner of death to be a homicide and 72-year-old Anthony Stewart was identified as the suspect.
Stewart was arrested Sunday and booked on suspicion of murder. He’s being held without bail.
The cause of death is pending an autopsy. Anyone with information can call 530-265-7880.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — A Sacramento man was sentenced to 149 years in prison after an Oct. 2020 crime spree.
According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office, Russell James was convicted in Aug. 2022 of robbery, two counts of attempted robbery, two counts of assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
Those charges stem from a string of crimes that started Oct. 3, 2020, when James went into a convenience store with a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from a store clerk.
Then, on Oct. 11, 2020, James went up to a man in a parked vehicle outside a Smart & Final. The man told James he didn’t have any money on him and James hit him in the face.
Four days later, James went up to another car, opened the door and began attacking the woman inside. He pointed the gun at her and hit her in the face with it before running away.
When officers tried to stop the vehicle he was in, he ran into a Walmart and hid the gun on a store shelf.
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office says the conviction is James’ third strike after prior robbery convictions in 1999 and 2014.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — Tahoe National Forest is set to implement stage 1 fire restrictions Tuesday as California enters peak wildfire season.
High fire danger due to persistent hot and dry weather have prompted the restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest, which covers much of the area north and west of Lake Tahoe.
Under the restrictions, the public can still have campfires, but only in designated fire rings within designated campgrounds and day-use sites but not anywhere else.
The following are prohibited from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1, according to the Forest Order:
• Building or maintaining a fire, campfire or charcoal briquette fire outside of established fire rings within designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground or recreation area, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material
• Operating an internal combustion engine off paved, gravel or dirt National Forest System roads and trails, except within the Prosser Pits Developed Off-Highway Vehicle Area and boats on a water surface
“Implementing fire restrictions is a proactive measure to ensure we as fire managers are doing our part to prioritize the safety of those that choose to live and recreate on the Tahoe National Forest,” said Fire Management Officer Kyle Jacobson. “Restricting fires in undeveloped areas helps protect our forest and surrounding communities during these overly dry and hot periods each year.”
The Forest Service reminds visitors to remain vigilant of potential fire starting activities no matter the season.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Ahead of school starting next week in Orange County, school board members will come together Tuesday evening to discuss the code of conduct, including the final wording of things like the cellphone policy.
Parents will be allowed to weigh in at the public hearing.
Orange County School board member Karen Castor Dentel said the school board is set to finalize a new cellphone policy at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
The policy currently says students can have cellphones, but they must be silenced and concealed — and they can’t be used during the school day.
Dentel said they will vote on a new cellphone policy for the entire district.
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“We are going to require students to put their phones away when they come to school, either in their backpack or in a purse, and we’re still deciding whether to allow students to put it in a pocket,” Dentel said. “I prefer that they don’t have it in a pocket because it’s too accessible. They can feel it when it’s buzzing. It’s distracting.”
She said there’s also the topic of other wireless devices like smartwatches.
“There’s also the issue of a smartwatch, which I don’t find as distracting, so I don’t think we need to restrict the use of the watches,” Dentel said.
News 6 attended a workshop earlier this month where school board members discussed the topic.
“Pocket, to me, is an option for a student that doesn’t have a backpack,” Superintendent Dr Maria Vasquez said.
“It’s good to have it as an emergency or if they have to contact their parents, but I think it could be a distraction as well,” said parent Reyna Katsiros.
Shadreka Davis agreed and told News 6 that as a single mother, she likes the comfort of being able to communicate with her daughter in case of an emergency, but it shouldn’t be so accessible.
“Not in their pockets, but at least the bookbags. I don’t think she should have it on her because it’s also a distraction,” Davis said.
School board member Karen Castor Dentel said she’s heard from teachers who want a consistent cellphone policy. There will also be discussions about consequences for students who go against the cellphone policy.
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ARNOLD, Pa. — A woman is facing charges after a child fell out of her car while leading police on a chase in Westmoreland County.
Amanda Shaw, 30, is facing several charges — including endangering the welfare of children and aggravated assault for the chase on July 19 in the city of Arnold, according to court documents.
The documents allege officers responded to Leishman Avenue and Dray Street because they learned a woman was trying to get someone else to blow into a car breathalyzer. Once police got to the area, they saw Shaw in a GMC SUV in the middle of the road and tried to get her to stop the vehicle, but she continued driving.
Shaw “picked up speed” on Dray Street and then made a sharp left into Dunn Alley. At this time, court documents say an eight-year-old girl fell out the window of Shaw’s SUV.
Shaw eventually stopped at her home on Woodmont Avenue and tried to run from police, but was arrested. At the time of the arrest, officers noticed signs of intoxication, and later a breathalyzer test showed she had a .106 BAC.
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DUQUESNE, Pa. — A man is behind bars after allegedly shooting a three-year-old boy in Duquesne in February, police said.
The shooting happened on Feb. 17 in the 100 block of N. 3rd Street.
The toddler was shot in the abdomen inside of a house, Allegheny County police said.
The victim is recovering from his injuries and is expected to survive.
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Police determined Ammar Rodriguez, 19, was responsible for the shooting.
An arrest warrant was issued for Rodriguez in March.
On Monday, a detective saw Rodriguez boarding a bus in downtown Pittsburgh. Investigators followed the bus to McKeesport where he was taken into custody without incident.
Rodriguez, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and a firearm violation.
Rodriguez is being held at the Allegheny County Jail.
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Body of missing swimmer, 15, found in Westerly
The boy went missing while swimming in rough seas Thursday night.
WESTERLY - The body of a 15-year-old New London, Connecticut, boy who went missing in rough seas Thursday night has been recovered, according to Police Chief Paul J. Gingerella.
The police chief released the boy's name Monday morning. He was identified as Jaimer Martin Ico Gregorio.
A friend who'd been searching found the body in the water on the rocky shoreline off Wawaloam Drive at about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Gingerella said.
The boy had been swimming near a jetty at Dune's Park Beach when he went missing. He was at the beach with about a dozen friends and family members.
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The Westerly police and fire departments and other public safety agencies, including the Coast Guard, divers and swimmers, began searching for the boy Thursday night. The official search was suspended after several hours Friday, but some 20 to 30 family members continued looking, according to Gingerella.
(Correction: An earlier version of this report misspelled Jaimer's first name.)
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Tesla 'hub' coming to former Stop and Shop in Providence. What that means.
Tesla's first location opened in Warwick in 2019
PROVIDENCE − A new Tesla service center and showroom will be coming to the former Stop and Shop off of Reservoir Avenue in Providence.
The Tesla center, dubbed the "Providence hub," will replace Stop and Shop in the Mashapaug Commons complex and be one of the largest Tesla locations in New England, according to a news release.
Paolino Properties, which owns the complex, made the announcement on Monday.
Once complete, the Tesla retail location will employ 30 people full time.
Where are the other Tesla locations?
Tesla opened its first store in Rhode Island in July 2019, at 399 Bald Hill Road in Warwick.
The other closest stores besides Warwick are in Massachusetts, in Norwell, Dedham and Natick and Milford in Connecticut.
According to Rhode Island Energy, there are 500 electric charging stations in the state.
Tesla "supercharger" stations are at the Neon Marketplace gas stations in Providence, Seekonk and Warwick, as well as the Cumberland Farms in Richmond, the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel and Gurney's Resort in Newport and the Weekapaug Inn in Westerly..
Can it catch up?In making the shift to electric vehicles, RI lags its neighbors.
Unlike most other car makers, Tesla sells directly to consumers, instead of franchising through a dealer system. The legality of selling directly to consumers was questioned in Rhode Island, but attorneys for the Division of Motor Vehicles later decided the method is legal.
In 2018, the state Division of Motor Vehicles gave Tesla a dealer license to sell cars at a different proposed location in Warwick. Lawyers had to weigh in because a state law protecting franchised auto dealers bars most manufacturers from selling directly to consumers.
Since Tesla only sells its cars directly and has no franchised dealers, the prohibition did not apply.
Following the lead of California, Rhode Island enacted new emissions regulations that outlaw the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington have also joined the 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicles.
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Warwick Christmas Tree Shops closed but Middletown, North Attleboro stores remain open for now
Middletown, North Attleboro stores still open
WARWICK − The Christmas Tree Shops in Warwick closed on Sunday, as the company continues to liquidate all of its properties through bankruptcy proceedings started in May.
That leaves just one Christmas Tree Shops left open in the state, in Middletown, and the nearby North Attleboro store.
Evidence of the Warwick store has been removed from the Christmas Tree Shops website. The Middletown store's website lists its nearest neighboring locations, that are still open, all are in Massachusetts: North Attleboro, Foxboro and Avon.
The liquidation sales started on July 6 and the company stopped accepting gift cards on July 21.
There is no public closing date for the remaining stores.
What happened to Christmas Tree Shops?
The retailer filed for bankruptcy in May, with the hopes that it could be sold to another company. By the end of June, an attorney for Christmas Tree Shops told the federal bankruptcy judge that the stores were in real trouble by early June, when it was unable to quickly refill its shelves as sales outstripped projections.
The company had received a $45 million bankruptcy loan but defaulted shortly before the June hearing.
According to a balance sheet filed on July 24, the company has liabilities of $151 million, assets worth $95 million and net revenue of $26 million between May 28 and July 1.
In the 1950s, a couple, Mark and Alice Matthews, opened The Christmas Tree Gift Shop in Yarmouth Port, open from May to October each year. In 1970, Charles and Doreen Bilezikian bought the store and expanded over the next three decades opening 24 more locations in New England and New York.
In 2003, Bed Bath & Beyond bought and expanded the franchise to 20 states. In November 2020, it sold the company to Middleborough-based Handil Holdings.
Bed Bath & Beyond, which also has stores in Warwick and Middletown, is going through its own bankruptcy proceedings.
Reach reporter Wheeler Cowperthwaite at wcowperthwaite@providencejournal.com.
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A new lawsuit filed is challenging if the proposed amendment ensuring access to abortion that was certified last week meets state requirements to go before Ohio voters in November.
The proposed amendment fails to comply with all requirements of the law, opponents to amendment say, specifically referencing a requirement that initiative petitions like this one make reference to existing laws that would need to be amended or repealed if the constitutional amendment is adopted.
“The lawsuit simply calls out the petitioners for their failure to comply with all legal standards relating to their initiative petition,” said attorney Curt Hartman, who filed the complaint on behalf of former state Rep. Thomas E. Brinkman, Jr. and ex-legislative candidate Jennifer Giroux, both Republicans from Cincinnati.
The complaint makes reference to laws they believe will be impacted by this proposed amendment, including the Heartbeat Law, but also the parental consent requirement for minors to obtain abortions and the law prohibiting abortions on the basis of Down Syndrome.
“While the law requires any petition proposing a constitutional amendment also identify all existing laws that will be repealed as a result, the petitioners failed to include that information,” Hartman said. “Thus, they have conveniently hid from the general public the widespread and radical impact their proposed amendment will have on existing laws, including those dealing with parental rights.”
The lawsuit is a “desperate attempt” to prevent Ohioans from voting on this proposed amendment, says Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, the umbrella organization leading the effort behind the amendment.
“Anti-choice extremists know they can’t win at the ballot box, so they have filed a lawsuit in a desperate attempt to silence the clear majority of Ohioans who support reproductive freedom,” said Lauren Blauvelt, spokeswoman for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights.
Last week, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified the petitioners met the requirements to have the citizen-led initiative placed on the Nov. 7 election ballot. Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights collected more than 700,000 signatures, and of those, LaRose certified the petitioners submitted 495,938 total valid signatures on behalf of the proposed statewide initiative.
Signatures from 55 counties also met or exceeded the 5% needed, according to LaRose’s office. Petitioners needed valid signatures from 5% of voters who participated in the last governor’s race in at least 44 counties.
“We have met every requirement to be on the ballot as the Secretary of State has already certified. Once the Court reviews all the relevant facts, we expect this challenge to be rejected,” Blauvelt said.
The requirement referenced in this latest lawsuit falls under the same part of the Ohio revised code as the previous challenge to this proposed amendment before the Ohio Supreme Court earlier this year. The language of the proposed amendment, which had been approved by the Ohio Ballot Board, contained multiple proposals of law and not just one, the complaint in that case said.
Hartman was also the the attorney in that case, filing that previous lawsuit on behalf of anti-abortion activists from Cincinnati Right to Life, Margaret DeBlase and John Giroux. The Ohio Supreme Court in June ruled 7-0 in that case to uphold the Ohio Ballot Board’s unanimous decision that the proposed amendment can move forward as a single initiative.
The latest challenge will have expedited filing deadlines in order to allow for the court to issue its decision 85 days before the November election, per state requirements.
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The eastbound lane of Dawkins Road between Indiana 101 and Brobst Road will be restricted from 9 a.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday during road repair, the Allen County Highway Department said today.
A flagger will be on site to direct traffic, the highway department said in its notice.
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A new face has entered the race for Indiana's 3rd Congressional District – the 10th Republican to do so.
Tim Smith, CEO at Lifeline Youth & Family Services, announced his campaign Monday morning. Smith, a self-proclaimed conservative outsider, said his goal is to "end wokeness and expand freedom" in a media release.
"We've seen the power of an outsider in office – someone who will fight for the people," Smith said.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Banks plans to seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, he said in January. Banks made the announcement after Sen. Mike Braun said he would run for governor.
Other candidates in the Republican primary include Grant Bucher, a project manager for Weigand Construction; former Allen Circuit Court Judge Wendy Davis; Mike Felker, Warsaw maintenance technician and veteran; Fort Wayne resident and veteran Jon Kenworthy; Auburn lawyer Chandler Likes; former Congressman Marlin Stutzman; Eric Whalen, Decatur resident; Scott Wise, commercial manager for Warner Electric; and state Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington.
Jo Anderson, teacher at East Allen County Schools, and Phil Goss, a businessman and former State Department employee, are both running on the Democratic side.
Smith challenged Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry for the position in the 2019 election. Smith received 39% of the vote.
His campaign focuses on preserving "America's freedoms and principles from the radical left's woke ideologies," the media release said. Smith outlines abortion and immigration as two issues he will focus on, and he wants to "uphold law and order," and "expose government waste, fraud and abuse."
Smith was born in Fort Wayne and raised in New Haven, graduating from New Haven High School. He also graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law at IUPUI.
He has a campaign website at timsmithforindiana.com.
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The southbound lane of Harrison Street will be closed to through traffic between Main and Berry streets from Wednesday to Friday during pavement repair, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155.
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Phone records tie the third and fourth suspects charged with a 40-year-old man's murder near Lower Huntington Road, newly released court documents show.
Samuel Evans IV, 23, and Jesse Shears, 29, were arrested Thursday in connection to the murder of 40-year-old Dennis Starr, who was gunned down at the interstation of Lower Huntington and Kruge Drive early July 25. The two men were arrested after 50-year-old Samuel Evans III and Lexus Evans, 25, were charged with Starr's murder.
Phone records from Shears and Samuel Evans IV the day of the shooting showed the men traveling to Fort Wayne about 2:30 a.m. and arriving back at their original location about 8 a.m., according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Ben McDonald.
Phone records also placed Samuel Evans III in areas police have connected to the shooting, records show. Lexus Evans allegedly told police she, her son and a person unnamed in court documents were with her father at the time of the shooting.
Using surveillance footage from the area, police also spotted a 2018 Jeep Renegade in the same area as Starr's vehicle in the minutes leading up to the victim being shot, records show. Later, they connected the Jeep back to Samuel Evans III.
After police interviewed a witness and Lexus Evans, they had details of a fight that led to her kicking Starr out of their shared living space, court documents show. A witness told police Starr came to his apartment after Lexus Evans kicked him out.
When Starr got to the man's apartment, he had a black eye, records show. The witness said Starr told him Lexus Evans "blindsided him."
Lexus Evans told police she was with Starr at a cookout in Decatur when she got jumped by his friends in front of her 4-year-old son, records show. Starr had left before she was jumped, Lexus Evans said, and when he returned, he told the people assaulting Lexus Evans that it was enough and they stopped.
When they went home, Lexus Evans said she would not allow Starr in the apartment, records show. The defendant said she was not sure where he went and that she had not talked to him since.
When police arrested Samuel Evans IV and Shears, they found 5.7 mm shell casings in the backyard of the home, court documents show. The "rare ammunition" were the only shells used in the murder.
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Man fatally struck by MBTA Commuter Rail train in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER − An adult male was struck and killed by an MBTA Commuter Rail train early Sunday morning, police said.“The man entered the right of way on the Middleborough Main Line inbound side in the vicinity of Titicut St. Grade Crossing in Bridgewater as an MBTA Commuter Rail train was passing through,” MBTA Transit Police Department Superintendent Richard Sullivan said.
The incident occurred about 8 a.m.
The victim, who was not yet identified by police, was pronounced dead due to the injuries he sustained.
“On behalf of the Transit Police Department and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most sincere condolences to the decedent's family and loved ones,” Sullivan said.
Enterprise staff writer Amelia Stern can be reached by email at astern@enterprisenews.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida homeless shelters are seeing the number of people needing medical attention skyrocket as summer temperatures continue to soar.
Eric Gray, executive director of the Christian Service Center, said the number of people they’re seeing pass out from the heat has tripled. He said they’re having to call ambulances on average three times a day.
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“When you’re sleeping outdoors and the heat index at midnight is still 95 degrees, which it was many times last week, you’re not having a chance for your body to sort of recover,” Gray said.
Daytime highs hit the mid-90s this weekend in Orlando, but heat index values reached between 105 and 110 across most of Central Florida.
Read: Here’s how hot and extreme the summer has been, and it’s only halfway over
“It’s been astronomically hot,” said Samona Forbes, who is homeless.
“The heat is unbearable,” Willie Taylor, who is also homeless, said. “It’s like some days you can’t breathe. You get dizzy. You pass out.”
Both Taylor and Forbes said they’ve collapsed from the extreme heat this month.
Read: Study reveals extreme heat costs healthcare system $1 billion each summer
“I got overheated and I passed out,” Taylor said. “I mean, I woke up I was sweating real bad. I didn’t know where I was.”
Gray said they’re also seeing people walk into the center with burnt feet.
Sometimes it’s minor other times, it’s third-degree burns.
Read: Biden announces measures to address extreme heat
“If you if you’re walking across the pavement, it’s 180 degrees in direct sunlight,” Gray said. “So we see people walk around literally that have tried to strap leaves to their feet. I mean it’s that level of severe.”
Gray said because of the high temperatures and need in the community, the center expanded its cooling center this summer and opens up additional space once the heat index hits 103.
He said they’re also providing shoes for people, but they always need more donations.
You can learn more about how to donate here.
Read: 9 tips to prevent dehydration in extreme heat
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WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Seminole County firefighters said they put out the flames after a bed caught fire inside a Winter Springs mobile home.
Firefighters said they responded to the home on Helen Street around 11 a.m. and put the fire out within 10 minutes of getting the 911 call.
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No one was injured in the fire.
Firefighters said the Red Cross is assisting the family displaced by the fire.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Health Department is alerting residents and visitors of toxic blue-green algae found in a Seminole County Lake.
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The alert is in response to a water sample taken at Lake Jesup on July 26.
Read: Small plane makes emergency landing in Palm Bay field
Health officials said people should take extra precautions due to the danger of the toxic waters that may impact their health, including the following:
-Do not drink, swim, wade, or use personal watercraft, water skis, or boats in waters where there is a visible bloom.
-Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have contact with algae or discolored or smelly water.
- Keep pets away from the area. Waters where there are algae blooms, are not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should have a different source of water when algae blooms are present.
Read: Idaho mom Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced in deaths of 2 children and her romantic rival
·-Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate the toxins.
·-Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe. Rinse fish fillets with tap or bottled water, throw out the guts, and cook fish well.
- Do not eat shellfish in waters with algae blooms.
Read: Powerful thunderstorms could bring damaging winds & some flooding to metro Orlando
Blue-green algae blooms can impact human health and ecosystems, including fish and other aquatic animals.
Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days, warm water temperatures, still water conditions, and excess nutrients.
Blooms can appear year-round but are more frequent in summer.
Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins.
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BALTIMORE — The Archdiocese of Baltimore will be holding a gun buy back event on August 5.
The event will include a dozen community-based partners in efforts to build a coalition of peace throughout West Baltimore.
Partnering groups will will offer resources on programs that provide job training, trauma counseling, youth advocacy, gun safety education, health and wellness outreach and anti-poverty services.
Fresh food and meals will also be given away.
In a different part of the shopping center, the Baltimore Police Department will provide a safe and legal way for community members to dispose of guns.
Each handgun, rifle and shotgun is worth $200 in cash. Semiautomatic and fully-automatic assault weapons turned over are worth $300.
All weapons that are turned in will be destroyed, with excess funds going to the Archdiocese's Grief Ministry in support of the families of homicide victims.
“Catholic Charities is rooted in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore, committed to building healthier and more vibrant communities where every person has the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential,” said Bill McCarthy, executive director. “Gun violence can only be addressed if we do so together, which is why we are joining in this coalition for peace, centered on this gun buyback and community resource event.”
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BALTIMORE COUNTY — William Christopher McCollum, a former Baltimore County official, was sentenced to six months in jail on Monday.
Back in February, McCollum was charged with multiple counts of felony theft and embezzlement.
Charging documents accused McCollum of "systematically stealing funds raised by the committees, without the knowledge of the candidates the committees sought to support."
The “Friends of Cathy Bevins” raised money to support the election of former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins.
Between April 23, 2015 and January 31, 2020, McCollum allegedly embezzled $111,014.89 in funds from the campaign for his personal benefit.
Prosecutors say McCollum took donor checks made out to the campaign to pay off personal credit card bills.
Other allegations suggest McCollum wrote checks from the campaign's account on their behalf to various companies, when in reality he deposited them into his own account.
The state alleges he used campaign funds for a romantic getaway to Puerto Rico, along with flights to Iceland and Florida.
None of the expenditures were reported on signed forms filed with the State Board of Elections.
Prosecutors believe McCollum was engaged in a similar scheme while serving as treasurer to the “Baltimore County Victory Slate,” a campaign committee comprised of several preferred candidates running for office in and around Baltimore County.
McCollum is said to have embezzled $31,269.63 from that committee as well.
His charges include one count of felony theft and one count of perjury.
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FINKSBURG, Md. — With some new homes starting in the 800 thousands, a new fee on new single-family homes may not seem like that much, but it is to Lamotte Shipley, who is in the process of building his new home in Finksburg.
“$3,000 makes a difference, because there’s a lot of costs involved in building a house that have been mandated by new codes,” said Shipley.
Increased lumber requirements, sprinkler systems and mandatory dry wells for runoff have all ran up prices in recent years, but new homes bring new students into the public schools and the board of county commissioners has approved a new fee to help renovate and build new schools to meet that growth.
“Last year and this year the school have started to grow again and so we discussed, like they do every year, what amount do we set the school impact fee and we chose $3,000,” said Carroll County Commissioner Kenny Kiler.
The county hasn’t placed an impact fee on new homes since 2012 and at that time it was $6,300 or more than two times what it’s tacking on today.
Questions remain over why it’s only new construction, which will pay the fee.
“It would probably be better if it was split amongst all people, because this house could sell to a new family and then their kids go to school and they don’t pay for that,” said Shipley.
“I’m very much more pro user fees that the people building a new house pay this,” countered Kiler, “Not my mother or grandmother who pay taxes.”
The new fee on single-family construction will begin with permits sought starting September 1, with additional as yet undetermined fees to follow on newly-built town houses, duplexes and condos.
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BALTIMORE — A prominent building next to Johns Hopkins University will soon become a new hotel and restaurant that aims to cater to the university community.
The former Blackstone student-housing building at 33rd Street and Charles Street is being turned into The Study, a boutique hotel chain with locations at several other prestigious universities.
The Study at Johns Hopkins was just approved for a beer, wine and liquor license and is planning a soft opening in August. The hotel also has locations at Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago.
The building was used as student housing until 2019. The new hotel will have 115 guest rooms, and represents a $26 million reinvestment, according to information presented at the liquor board hearing.
The new restaurant, to be called Dear Charles, is positioned to "become the place for spirited conversations, local gatherings, and celebrations" and "engage the community in a positive social dialogue," said a representative of The Study.
The main entertainment at the restaurant will be ensembles of Peabody Institute students.
The hotel's general manager also said the 85-seat restaurant will provide a link to a soon-to-be-opened student center.
Dear Charles will feature a menu offering cuisine influenced by its Mid-Atlantic location with the warmth and everyday expectations of a village tavern. Elevated but not fussy, our goal is to offer familiar dishes, using locally sourced ingredients, with a range of robust and health-conscious options to meet the needs of a diverse community.
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BALTIMORE — Dispensaries expected a surge in sales the first month recreational cannabis was available in Maryland and they're getting it.
"I was talking to a couple of vendors today and they thought we'd be up 4-5 times and we're really up 2-3 times so there's still some business left to come to the market," said Mitch Trellis, of Remedy Maryland.
So far, the state has seen $85 million in cannabis sales in July, which is more than double what medical cannabis did alone during the same time last year.
Those sales have also brought in $4.5 million in sales and use tax for Maryland.
For Verano, who operates in six different states, Maryland has been a breeze.
"I can say that this was the single easiest launch that we've ever been through in terms of dealing with regulators and just understanding the market. We've had absolutely no snafus from a regulatory or compliance perspective," said Darren Weiss, Verano's president.
There's an expectation the increase dispensaries are seeing isn't over, as more people become familiarized with recreational marijuana.
"This breaking away, this breaking down of the barriers of what was once an illegal, taboo product and smell, what have you," said Weiss.
"I think there's a big part of the business that's going to happen over the next 18 months, that's people just being informed that you don't have to take Ambien, you know what I mean," said Trellis.
"Like I've always said, if you could take some of this stuff and put it in CVS, cannabis would become really popular really quickly," he added.
The number of dispensaries will also expand as the state releases recreational only licenses for more businesses to enter the market.
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What to Know
- A man dancing at a gas station in Brooklyn was stabbed to death after a dispute broke out between two groups Saturday night -- and a 17-year-old is now being sought in connection to the shocking death of dancer O’Shea Sibley.
- Law enforcement sources have identified the suspect as a teen who remains at large.
- Those who knew Sibley as a talented dancer and certainly a friend, have no doubt that his murder was a hate crime.
A man dancing at a gas station in Brooklyn was stabbed to death after a dispute broke out between two groups Saturday night -- and a 17-year-old is now being sought in connection to the shocking death of dancer O’Shea Sibley.
Law enforcement sources have identified the suspect as a teen who remains at large.
Those who knew Sibley as a talented dancer and certainly a friend, have no doubt that his murder was a hate crime.
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Twenty-eight-year-old Sibley belonged to several dance troupes in the area. He was killed in a gas station on Coney Island Avenue in Midwood following a dispute over him dancing at the pump. At one point, an attendant from the gas station tried to intervene. Witnesses say a back and forth followed after Sibley, who worked with several troupes, started voguing at the style of many LGBTQ ballrooms. As all of this escalated, Sibley was stabbed in the chest, and pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Law enforcement forces say the suspect fled the scene in a black SUV. NBC 4 New York spoke to a neighbor who knew Sibley on Monday morning. The neighbor, who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, said he was worried about the 28-year-old’s safety.
"I texted him that morning to tell him wanted to talk to him to tell him to tell his friends to be careful, you know, because you have to be careful how you present yourself," Beckenbaur Hamilton said. "They don’t live in the they don’t live in the neighborhood we live in, it’s a very homophobic neighborhood and they were out here dancing.
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"There is no progress. Progress? Yes. But we here don't see it. We have to live stifled," Hamilton continued. "We live here in a community where we have to pretend to be somebody else."
The investigation is ongoing.
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How to watch the first Republican presidential debate August 23 in Milwaukee
Candidates are gearing up for the first Republican primary presidential debate Aug. 23 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Trying to tune in? Here's what you need to know:
What time is the debate?
The debate will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 at Fiserv Forum.
Fiserv Forum will also be the location for the Republican nominating process during the national convention on July 15-18, 2024.
Where can I watch the debate?
Viewers can watch the debate broadcast on the Fox News Channel and simulcast on Fox Business Network. It will also be streamed on FOXNews.com.
Which Republicans will be at the debate in Milwaukee? Is Donald Trump coming?
To participate in the debate, candidates need to tally at least 40,000 individual donors to qualify. They also have to meet a polling threshold, receiving at least 1% of support in three national polls or 1% of support in two national polls and two early-voting state polls.
Seven candidates have qualified so far for the first Republican presidential debate. Despite qualification, it's unclear if all of these candidates will attend the debate. Former President Donald Trump has suggested he might skip the debate or hold a competing event on the same day.
- Donald Trump
- Ron DeSantis
- Vivek Ramaswamy
- Nikki Haley
- Tim Scott
- Chris Christie
- Doug Burgum
Some candidates who are still working on qualifying include:
- Mike Pence
- Asa Hutchinson
- Francis Suarez
- Will Hurd
- Larry Elder
Who is moderating the debate?
Fox anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the debate.
Lawrence Andrea contributed to this report.
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31-year-old dies in car crash in Cedar Bluff area of West Knox County
Liz Kellar
Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a July 28 crash in West Knox County as 31-year-old Stephen R. Medrano.
Deputies responded to the three-car crash on Old Ebenezer at South Peters Road in West Knox County just before 5 p.m. and Medrano was confirmed dead at the scene, a sheriff's office spokesperson said in a press release. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com.
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Does Oak Ridge make the region a juicy target for a nuclear attack? | Know Your Knox
Know Your Knox answers your questions about life in Knoxville.
Most of you know that Oak Ridge was created as a "secret city" where workers separated the uranium used in Little Boy, the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. And you also know that the Y-12 National Security Complex continues its nuclear weapons work, which includes retrieving and storing nuclear materials and fueling the national naval reactors.
Those keeping an eye on the recent news of Russia ratcheting up its nuclear threats – or who still remember the Cold War – can't help but wonder: What would happen if Oak Ridge were targeted in a nuclear attack?
Is Oak Ridge a target for a nuclear bomb or terrorist attack?
The Council on Foreign Relations in 2006 published a backgrounder that concluded U.S. nuclear weapons sites are "not very" vulnerable to terrorist attack.
"Nuclear weapons production and storage sites are guarded by security forces supervised by the Department of Energy," the paper said. "John Gordon, the administrator of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, has called such sites 'one of the last places a terrorist would think about attacking and having hopes of success; the security basically bristles.'"
The paper did note concerns about sabotage from an insider, or a Sept. 11-type attack using a plane as a guided missile to crash into a nuclear facility.
Think that scenario is far-fetched? Consider this: In 1972, hijackers shot the co-pilot of a Southern Airways flight and threatened to crash the plane into the nuclear facility at Oak Ridge. The plane made multiple stops, including Knoxville, and the FBI believed the hijackers might make good on the threat. The trio ended up landing in Havana, Cuba, and spent years in prison there before returning to the United States to serve additional prison sentences.
More:Oppenheimer's greatest influence on Oak Ridge can't be seen today. Here's why
If Oak Ridge were hit with a nuclear bomb, how far would the damage extend?
So … how far away is Knoxville from potential nuclear annihilation?
Oak Ridge itself is just a couple of miles from the Y-12 facility, while downtown Knoxville is 20 miles away. Many areas of West Knoxville are closer, of course; Cedar Bluff is just 12 miles away and Hardin Valley is about six miles as the crow flies.
A nuclear blast would create severe damage within a half-mile radius, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Few if any buildings would be standing or structurally sound and likely there would be no survivors in that area.
A one-mile radius would mark the moderate damage zone, where you would find buildings with severe structural damage, downed utility lines and blocked streets, and survivors requiring urgent medical treatment. Three to 10 miles out, you might see damage caused by blast shocks.
The biggest danger the surrounding region would face is radiation fallout, which can reach up to 20 miles outward. Exposure could produce acute radiation injury and might be lethal, but the zone footprint would steadily shrink as fallout decayed.
What kind of damage are we talking about?
At first, when I read the description of damage zones, I felt somewhat reassured. But then I started to wonder: Was that map calculated based on a very small nuclear blast? What kind of nuclear bomb would an enemy use in 2023? And what extra level of damage could be caused by dropping a bomb on a nuclear facility?
The HHS map was produced in 2010. According to the nuclear detonation planning guide, when considering nuclear explosion scenarios perpetrated by terrorists, experts assume a low-yield nuclear device of up to 10 kilotons detonated at ground level. For comparison, the bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima generated about 15 kilotons and killed anywhere from 70,000 to 140,000 people, depending on the estimate.
Contrast that to the possible payload from, say, a Russian bomb. Tara Drozdenko, the director of the Union of Concerned Scientists' Global Security Program, told Insider last year that U.S. nukes generally have explosive yields equivalent to about 300 kilotons, while Russian nukes tend to range from 50-100 kilotons to 500-800 kilotons.
A "Nuke Map" that estimates the damage of different levels of nuclear bombs shows moderate damage from an 800-kiloton bomb that exploded on the ground would reach a 2.6-mile radius with light damage extending out about seven miles. Thermal radiation causing third-degree burns also would radiate out about six miles.
What effect would a bomb have on a uranium storage facility?
A 2002 Brookings Institution paper posed the not-unreasonable questions: Could terrorists unleash a Chernobyl on our soil? Could nuclear facilities be transformed into atomic weapons?
I asked the press relations office at Y-12 to respond to these questions: What would happen if someone dropped a bomb on a facility where enriched uranium is stored? What would the potential effect/danger be in that scenario?
Y-12 "respectfully" declined to answer that hypothetical. But it's simple to conclude that an explosion at a nuclear facility could cause a large amount of radioactive material to be released into the environment, essentially creating a dirty bomb to scatter that material.
Has a safety plan evolved beyond 'duck and cover'?
Y-12's website says that in the "unlikely event" harmful quantities of hazardous materials are released, warning sirens will sound within two miles of the affected site. If you hear the sirens outside a normal monthly test, immediately go indoors or into a vehicle and tune into a local radio or television emergency alert system station for specific instructions.
You might be directed either to shelter in place or to evacuate. If you are advised to shelter in place, bring everyone inside, close all doors and windows, and turn off and close all ventilation systems. Prepare for evacuation by gathering items including cell phones and chargers, clothing, credit and debit cards and medicine.
For more detailed information, download Y-12's emergency response guide.
Know Your Knox answers your burning questions about life in Knoxville. Want your question answered? Email knowyourknox@knoxnews.com.
Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com. Twitter @LizKellar.
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PHOENIX — The year 2022 has turned out to be one of the deadliest for traffic fatalities in Arizona, according to a new report from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Traffic deaths increased again for the third year in a row after the state reported having 1,294 fatalities on Arizona's roads and highways, which was an 8% increase from 2021.
ADOT data shows that crashes associated with speeding accounted for the greatest share of traffic deaths and injuries. Deaths involving motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians all increased in 2022.
The fatality count is the second highest ever recorded by ADOT, coming up a bit short of the 1,301 traffic deaths reported in 2006.
The total number of injuries sustained from traffic collisions last year was 52,411, which was a slight increase from 2021.
“Most of these collisions are preventable if drivers do two things," said Major Jason Leonard, chief of staff of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Highway Patrol Division. "First, avoid distractions and remain focused on the task of driving. Second, be patient and drive within the law, especially relating to speed, passing, and distracted driving."
Deaths on Arizona roads
Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:
- 2011: 825 deaths
- 2012: 821 deaths
- 2013: 844 deaths
- 2014: 774 deaths
- 2015: 895 deaths
- 2016: 952 deaths
- 2017: 1,000 deaths
- 2018: 1,010 deaths
- 2019: 982 deaths
- 2020: 1,057 deaths
ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
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PHOENIX — The job hunt is always stressful. Days filled scouring job boards and constantly checking your messages for interview requests.
Constant questions flood your mind as you wonder when the perfect job will appear.
- Do I have enough experience?
- Is my resume formatted correctly?
- Will I ever get an interview?
And for those with disabilities, a whole other pile of questions sits on their mind as they search for employment.
- When do I talk about my disability?
- Can I ask for accommodations?
- Will I lose my disability benefits if I get a job?
The swirl of uncertainty is constant for people with disabilities and the job hunt is no different.
Employment is one of the major hurdles a disabled person may encounter during their lifetime. Whether it’s fighting misconceptions or a lack of opportunities, people with disabilities are oftentimes overlooked for jobs.
But experts like Rehabilitation Services Administrator Kristen Mackey said those with disabilities can be valuable additions to the workforce.
“Research shows that individuals with disabilities stay in jobs longer, really contribute to the diversity of the workforce, and enhance the culture of the workforce as well,” Mackey said. “Individuals with disabilities are a large untapped labor pool. And so there's lots of folks that are out there willing and able to work.”
Mackey helps those with disabilities seek employment through Arizona’s Vocational Rehabilitation program. She said there are about 10,000 individuals utilizing the service.
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
“VR works with individuals with disabilities anytime to assist them in obtaining competitive integrated employment,” she stated. “So if an individual would like to go to work, then they come to VR so that we can assist them in preparing for winter, whatever skills are needed in order to gain employment, and then finding that job out in the community.”
With support from programs like VR, getting a job can become a reality, but the journey to employment isn’t without its hurdles. Disclosure about a disability is a big topic to tackle when trying to obtain a new job.
Do I talk about my disability?
“The first thing that we always talk to individuals about is disclosure. So you know, how much information do you want to disclose about your disability,” Mackey stated. “How much do you need to disclose about your disability, to a potential employer. And so we talk through that, and understand so that everybody understands what their rights are.”
Another issue that may make some disabled residents shy away from getting a job is the fear of losing their benefits and other state services, but Mackey said DES has services like az.db101.org to help review your options.
“Most of the time, working full time working at a you know, competitive integrated wage is better for you than staying on benefits,” Mackey said. “You will have more money by working versus staying, trying to stay under that level to maintain your benefit with an estimator because it is a concern.”
Employing people with disabilities
Along with providing services and support, Mackey said eliminating stigmas can also help increase inclusion in the workforce.
“Folks sometimes have some preconceived ideas on what people can and cannot do,” Mackey proclaimed. “They may see somebody with a disability and have a notion that something cannot be done, you know, an essential part of the job cannot be completed.”
She also said employers looking to build their workforce shouldn’t shy away from employees with disabilities.
“If you're struggling to fill a position, you know, tapping into the disability workforce pool would be a great place to start.”
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PHOENIX — A plane leaving Phoenix and heading to Chicago returned to Sky Harbor Airport Monday afternoon due to a potential "mechanical issue."
Southwest flight 2790 from Phoenix to Chicago returned to the airport and Phoenix Fire was standing by, airport officials said. The plane is now out of service and will undergo a maintenance review, according to a spokesperson for Southwest.
A new plane is being brought in and will continue the flight.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Davis Shore of Knoxville wins first PGA Tour Canada golf tournament
Davis Shore won the Osprey Valley Open in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Canada victory.
The 24-year-old Shore shot 19 under par for a one-shot victory and held off Myles Creighton, who started the final four shots back. Shore was 18 under the final three rounds and earned $40,500.
"I didn’t know if this was ever going to happen. It finally happened, and I got it done. I can’t put it into words,” Shore told PGA TOUR Canada.
It was only his second event on PGA Tour Canada after making his debut the previous week at the Commissionaires Ottawa Open and tying for 28th. The win vaulted him to sixth in the Fortinet Cup standings.
"A win is vital to finishing in the top five. This is huge. It’s very difficult to finish in the top five without a win, and to get over that hump is big," Shore said.
Shore began his love for golf on the courses in Knoxville, Tennessee. He told Knox News his earliest golf memories were with his father playing on the Concord Park par-3 course.
After he attended Christian Academy of Knoxville, he played mostly junior events.
KORN FERRY:Rico Hoey wins Visit Knoxville Open by one shot at Holston Hills for first victory
Shore played collegiately at Alabama. His playing time was severely hindered because of a hip impingement as well as a torn hip labrum, which required surgery. Shore also fractured his L3 vertebrae and with the pileup of injuries, missed almost three years with the Crimson Tide.
He turned pro in 2021. He had three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A bicyclist was hit by an IMPD officer on the east side of Indianapolis Monday.
It happened on 10th Street between Lasalle and Olney streets. A portion of 10th Street is closed while police investigate.
According to IMPD, the officer was on an emergency call when the crash happened.
IMPD said the cyclist is an adult male and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A badly damaged bicycle could be seen in the middle of the street.
Drivers and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. – Experts from Virginia Tech said anything less than 5 percent could allow dangerous bacteria to grow and spoil the canned vegetables.
Professionals said it does not matter which vinegar you use, as long as it has 5% acidity.
Lester Shonberger, associate extension specialist at Virginia Tech, said it’s important to use the accurate amount and concentration when preserving food items.
“The recipes are designed to use a specific amount of vinegar at a specific concentration,” said Shonberger. “So, if you say have 4% vinegar in your pantry and you want to use it for your canning, my recommendation would be to not use that and use some other use for it because you won’t know the specific concentration and quantity.”
Shonberger said if you have any questions on the preservation process, you can visit your local food cooperative extension’s website to learn more.
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Get an inside look at John Carlin’s trip to Eagle Pass as part of 10 News’ On the Frontline coverage.
“And as I stood there, watching migrants cross the river, running for their lives and from their previous lives, it is easy to see all the sides. The answers are not so clear.
John Carlin has made his way back to Roanoke, Virginia after his On the Frontline coverage at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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EAGLE PASS, Texas – Get an inside look at John Carlin’s trip to Eagle Pass as part of 10 News’ On the Frontline coverage.
See John’s photos from the border by clicking here.
Thursday, July 27
There are two sides to the Rio Grande River, but many sides to the arguments and sentiments surrounding the migrants who want to cross from Mexico into the United States along the Texas border.
And as I stood there, watching migrants cross the river, running for their lives and from their previous lives, it is easy to see all the sides. The answers are not so clear.
I can see how the migrants, who tell us they have been beaten and robbed, and sexually assaulted as they made their way across Mexico, want to get into the United States. They have fled terrible conditions in their native Central and South American countries like Honduras and Venezuela.
But they come in such numbers, that I can see how the state of Texas and the federal government need to find a way to control the way they come across the border.
Officials tell me they have to make it difficult, or there would be too many to take in. So authorities make them walk in the Rio Grande River.
A lot of migrants do this. They must believe it is worth it.
Human trafficking is real and it needs to be intercepted. Lone drug dealers are harder to see, but all of the troops we’ve been talking to on the frontlines say they are there, trying to bring fentanyl into the United States, as well as other illegal drugs.
They are often posing as members of seemingly harmless families with young children wading along the river. All of them, innocent and criminal - pushing toward the U.S. with swirls of concertina wire or “c-wire” always to their left as they slog downstream with the current of the stinky Rio Grande which often smells like sewage.
They are looking for a weakness in the defenses built by Texas authorities. Many will cut the wire and sneak through. Others will wrap extra clothing around the sharp parts to shield their bodies as they crawl through the coils.
It’s a constant game of cat and mouse along this roughly 8-mile stretch of river at Eagle Pass, Texas.
What we have done and seen
Yesterday we patrolled with the Guard from mid-morning until 10 p.m. We saw a lot. More than 100 migrants trying to cross, under the watchful eyes of the troops.
In the middle of the day, temps reached over 100 degrees. Down here in July, that’s just another day that ends in Y. Yet, it’s been record-breaking heat.
For us, the troops and the migrants, it’s no joke. This weather is dangerous - the summer version of 20 below - and everyone is aware of it.
One group of migrants came up against the C-wire, with national guardsmen on the other side. It was a family. They were hot. Troops tossed them water bottles. But they refused them entry, even though one woman told them she had cancer and seemed to have documentation to prove it. She pushed papers through the wire with tear-filled eyes so the soldiers would take her seriously. They did. To a point.
They said she could come through, but the rest of the family could not.
[MORE: 10 News on the frontline with the Virginia National Guard at the U.S.-Mexico border]
She opted to stay with her family, and they returned to the river.
At dusk on our first day, a group of about three dozen migrants rushed the customs station at Eagle Pass. They hoped to overtake customs and flee into the US. But a massive presence of law enforcement and military personnel turned them back.
They fled into the river. Some at a full run escaping Mexican authorities and some bad actors known as coyotes who threatened to rob them, after promising to bring them safely to the border crossing for what we were told was $100 per person per day.
On the U.S. side of the river, migrants screamed at us in Spanish saying they had been beaten and robbed and the women had been sexually assaulted.
It was terrible to see and hear — but a story almost as common as the heat. The troops watched them walk in the river or on paths beside the water. But the migrants were not allowed to breach the coils.
We followed the group downriver for a while, but they stopped to rest, and we moved on.
It’s likely they eventually waded downstream about 5 miles and were taken by U. S. Border Patrol agents for processing. After that, their path forward becomes a murky story to tell and likely beyond the scope of this assignment.
These things are difficult to watch
I heard of other atrocities and real human drama. Problems that are not first-world problems.
But I also saw professional soldiers from the Virginia National Guard and others who were there to assist Texas. Many shared their compassion for the migrants but asserted that their job was to deter them from crossing into the U.S. at random places. To encourage them to go to legal border crossings.
Guardsmen and DPS from Texas were posted every few hundred yards along the river.
4WD vehicles navigate the lone bumpy, dusty road. They often get stuck in the deep sand.
It’s always dusty. The kind that makes the air almost unbreathable for a few seconds every time a vehicle passes. And they pass constantly.
The reservists are in full military uniforms, carrying M-4 rifles, sweating, and telling people, obviously in need of a bit of compassion that they cannot pass into the United States.
My take is that they were not short of empathy, but that they had a job to do and they were doing it.
We didn’t see any violence but heard stories of our patrols having guns waved at them from the river by criminals who don’t want to take no for an answer.
10 News photographer Jeff Perzan and I never felt in danger. But maybe we should have.
The many sides
All of this is part of Operation Lone Star, initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in March of 2021. His side is that he has the right to control his state’s border. The Biden Administrations’ position is that he does not, and is suing Texas for using floating buoys as a means of discouraging crossing.
Those patrolling the border say the buoys are working and that fewer people have come across since their installation along about 1,000 feet of river, at what was a popular crossing spot.
The Texas side is that people are coming in such large numbers, that there must be a way to control them. Some of those people are drug dealers and human traffickers who must be intercepted whenever possible. Others have criminal records in their native countries for things like murder. They too must be sorted.
The migrants’ side is many versions of the same story. They had to leave their native countries. For bad conditions. Political persecutions. Cartel shakedowns.
They need a place to go, and the United States is their best option. Maybe their only option. It’s not like they arrive in Mexico and decide to stay there. No. They keep coming.
One man told me he would have been executed for political transgressions if he stayed in Venezuela. He brought his family with just the clothes on their backs. They had some money and personal possessions, but they tell me the cartels, coyotes and even the Mexican police robbed them. When I asked if they attacked the women I received immediate responses that, yes they had. The women saying “Si. Si.” and solemnly nodding their heads.
Their side of the story is that they need help. It seems like they should be helped. People who sympathize with their plight use words like inhumane to describe the way Texas is treating them. My reporting has received many comments to the effect that the U.S. must be nicer to these people.
Then there are the people manning the border. They stand in the heat, with their guns in their full combat uniforms including bulletproof plates inside their fatigues.
The Virginia National Guard is there on loan. 100 people for 30 days. Their mission is pretty simple. Stand behind the wire and look tough. Give the Texas troops a bit of a break. They are to deter people from coming across the border anyplace except where border patrol agents can take them in.
These troops are there on a mission. No matter their individual level of compassion, they have their orders. “We’re not monsters” one member of the Texas National Guard told me, as his crew installed new coils of c-wire. “We only want to deter people from trying to cross.”
To do that, they must make it as hard as possible for migrants to climb out of the river and try to penetrate the wire.
Like most people, they miss their day-to-day life back home where they have families and regular jobs. They are anxious to get out of the heat and for the mission to end.
All of this is mixed up in politics. In a nutshell, the Republican side is more or less that they want to be tough on the border. Democrats essentially want to be more compassionate and make it easier for migrants to enter.
If you want to see where someone stands, just ask them which party they belong to.
When you get down to it, the two most important sides are Abbott and Biden.
Where there is now a lawsuit over Texas’ right to restrict its border, which also happened to be the U. S. border.
There are all sorts of legal statutes being thrown around on both sides. Now it will be up to the courts to decide who is right.
My job is not to take a side. Using the river as my metaphor, with only two embankments - or sides, there is the swirling current in the middle. Where everything mixes. Where need, politics, power, crime, and compassion create a never-ending series of eddies and cross currents, that make these waters difficult to navigate.
From my perspective in the heat, and among the dusting from passing vehicles, and my eyes on people carrying children in that nasty river, it isn’t easy for anyone.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Watch this story tonight on 10 News at 6
“Sick and tired of getting reports. We’ve never had a week like this in Roanoke and I’ve been on council 20 years,” Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea said.
Another violent week in the Star City prompted city leaders to respond.
“It’s unacceptable that our community members are afraid to leave their homes or send their children out to play in their neighborhoods,” Interim police chief Jerry Stokes said.
Five shootings in the span of a week leaving three dead.
Police working on moving resources around to address the issue.
“Our criminal investigations bureau will be shifting and reallocating personnel to target known offenders in our city,” Stokes said.
The latest shooting Sunday marks the twentieth homicide this year.
Vice Mayor Joe Cobb said this behavior is unacceptable.
“We have to stop killing each other,” Cobb said.
Mayor Lea said he wants to crack down on illegal gun owners.
“I don’t care how old you are. If you have a gun on you, I want you arrested. If you’re 14, 15, or 16, I want you arrested. you shouldn’t have an illegal gun,” Lea said.
In all but one shooting, there have been no arrests made. Something that Stokes said is frustrating.
“Even if you’re not concerned about yourself, which I don’t understand either, think about your neighbors,” Stokes said.
Stokes is ready to take action in order to put the dangerous trend to an end.
“We’ll be taking the lead and taking all of the city’s resources to address the problem,” Stokes said.
Police are asking anyone with any information on any of these shootings to please speak up. They say without help from the public, the issue of gun violence will never be solved.
RPD said you can call (540)344-8500 to share what you know, or text 274637 and begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. We’re told both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The continued days of extreme heat don’t just impact your physical health. It can have an impact on your mood.
It can be a stressor that adds to life’s hardships.
“You’ve been cruising along, just kind of barely containing it, but then you add extreme high heat onto it, and then it’s kind of like, oh alright, so now I’m not acting appropriate around other people because I don’t have anything left,” said licensed phycologist Dr. Molly Allen.
She says it is important to check on those who are working long hours outside. Also, it is important to drink plenty of water and give yourself breaks from the heat if you realize it is impacting your mood.
It is important to check on young children and older adults as well. They can be less aware of how the heat is impacting them.
Extreme heat can also cause an individual to become more irritable. It can impact how someone treats others. A simple gesture of checking up on someone can go a long way.
“Another person acknowledging that they see you, they see that you know, that you’re not in a great mood, you just don’t seem to be yourself, that helps them to feel like oh other people do care,” said Allen.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Three Garden City firefighters are en route to Alaska.
The three departed from Wichita’s Eisenhower National Airport Friday. The Garden City Fire Department says they are headed to Tok, Alaska, where there have been 79 wildfires reported in the last three days caused by 30,000 lightning strikes.
The department says the three are members of the department’s Wildland Team and are part of a deployable team comprised of five Kansas Forest Service employees and three Olathe firefighters that respond to wildfires. The Kansas team was specifically requested by the State of Alaska, according to Garden City Fire.
The department says they plan to provide daily updates on the team as they help to bring the fires under control on their Facebook page. However, cell service may be spotty.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Beechcraft-Textron has a new plane. Some aviation analysts say the single-engine turboprop, Denali, checks all the right boxes.
“Economical and easier way of operating than a small twin-engine jet,” said aviation analyst Bruce McClelland with the Teal Aviation Group.
The Denali made its air show debut this week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture.
McClelland says the Denali, still in development, is one more case of a plane that will add to the jobs base for Textron. He says that is good news for job security down the road with so many employed at places like Textron and Boeing.
“So the aviation business is still ramping up,” said McClelland. “We’re at about 95% of where we were in 2019. Business jet travel has done quite well.”
McClelland says the Denali will be a good option for someone who has considered a smaller twin-engine jet, a segment that thrived during the pandemic and is still going strong.
“For several plane makers, the problem they have is too much demand for what they can supply,” said McClelland.
He expects the Denali to be a hit for Beechcraft-Textron, especially considering Beechcraft has a long history in the marketplace.
“They’re a leader in this area. I think it’s a smart move on their part.”
McClelland says this is good news, and he also points to the need for bigger jets like the 737 Max, where Boeing wants to ramp up production. Spirit, in Wichita, is a large supplier of the Boeing 737 Max.
“Boeing’s backlog on the 737 is enormous,” said McClelland. “If they could build twice as many planes today, they would sell them.”
The Denali is also expected to incorporate an autoland system in conjunction with Garmin out of the Kansas City area. The plane is expected to have good range, and because there is a turbo on the prop, it will be a fast plane.
On Monday, Beechcraft-Textron’s Senior VP of sales and flight ops publicly talked about the new plane.
“The Denali’s clean-sheet and high-performance design is revolutionizing the single-engine turboprop market,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Flight Operations. “Beechcraft turboprops are renowned for their versatility and reliability, and I’m thrilled to unveil the newest member of the legendary product family to the world.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Violent crimes in the city of Wichita are rapidly increasing.
Since June 23, Wichita has seen 15 homicides. In the first six months of the year, there were 13 total homicides in Wichita.
This week, Wichita had six homicide victims. Some of the cases were domestic violence, while others involved teens. The Wichita Police Department says nearly all of the incidents in the last month involved handguns, and the victims and suspects knew each other.
WPD met Friday afternoon to address the rise of homicides.
“We take ownership of crime in this city. I take things very personally when someone is victimized, especially when someone is killed,” said Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan.
Sullivan said he has seen too many examples where guns are used as a response to an argument.
“Someone decides, due to a minor disturbance or argument, to choose a permanent solution to what should be a temporary problem,” said Sullivan.
The police department says they are working to add patrol units in locations of high crime, including the parking garage in Old Town, where two people were found dead in their vehicle.
Police say community support and technology is a key role in helping find justice in each homicide case. Their current clearance rate for homicides is 92.8%.
“We want people to think before they act. We want people to take responsibility for themselves and their loved ones and try to prevent deescalate situations and intervene when you see that happening. Know where your children are, your family, your friends, if someone is having a mental health crisis, reach out and get them help,” said Sullivan.
Anti-violence leaders in the community agree that ending the violence is a shared responsibility between law enforcement and the people of Wichita.
“People are getting a hold of firearms real quick now. It seems like they’re solving everything with gun violence instead of just talking it out,” said David Gilkey, co-founder of Rise Up For Youth.
Gilkey says people need to keep youth from things that can change or end their lives and provide them with resources for success.
“Try to get a hold of the talents and gifts that they have and start using those to further their lives,” Gilkey added.
Pastor Roosevelt DeShazer from Progressive Missionary Baptist Church explains change starts in the home.
“I am not going to leave it just up to the police department to train my grandchildren or children to do better. I have to teach them,” DeShazer said.
He says there is too much anger in all cultural communities in Wichita, and we need to have faith in God and each other to bring peace.
“We need to turn jealousy into justice, and hostility into humility, and the bragging and boasting into belief, and I believe we will be a better people,” said DeShazer.
The Wichita Police Department encourages people to seek support for loved ones who are experiencing domestic violence or mental health crisis.
For mental health resources, click here.
For domestic violence resources, click here.
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PHOENIXPhoenix couple celebrates wedding reception at Peter Piper PizzaArizona RepublicPizza-themed fondant cake toppers adorn Matt and Tori Laund's wedding cake at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicNapkins sit on the tables at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicA section of a Peter Piper Pizza is blocked off for Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicTheresa Varin, grandmother of groom Matt Laund, poses with funpasses at her grandson's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicTori Laund is congratulated by Peter Piper Pizza employee Friyil Abdul Noor at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023. 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The couple were gifted a reception at the pizza place after inviting staff to their actual wedding.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicCinnamon crunch desserts are served at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicGuests enjoy cake and cinnamon crunch desserts at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicA cake sits on a table at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023. The newlyweds have date nights at Peter Piper Pizza and received this wedding reception and free pizza, once a month, for a year as a gift from the restaurant.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicPizza boxes are stacked atop a table at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023. 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Their official wedding was held in May, but the couple received a complimentary wedding reception at one of their favorite restaurants, Peter Piper Pizza, in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicGuests attend Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt Laund talks to his friend Jacob Richardson at Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund cut the cake at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicTori Laund smiles at her wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Lund hold their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicTori Laund's bejeweled jean jacket is draped over a booth at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023. Her jacket reads "Mrs. Laund" and also has her wedding date printed on the collar.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicJohn and Rachel Capite, aunt and uncle of bride Tori Laund, pose with their funpasses at their niece's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicGuests attend Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicA cake sits on a table at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund cut the cake at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicParty favors are given out at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund cut the cake at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund play arcade games at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicSelfie stick props sit on a table at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund play arcade games at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund play arcade games at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund play arcade games at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicTori Laund hugs a guest outside her wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicHeart-shaped pizzas lie on a buffet table at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicMatt and Tori Laund's wedding gifts sit on a table at their wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicCinnamon crunch desserts are arranged in a tower on a table at Matt and Tori Laund's wedding reception at a Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix on July 30, 2023. The couple and their guests were given complimentary cinnamon crunch desserts as well as a pizza buffet, drinks and preloaded funpasses.Olivia Gyapong/The Republic
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ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta mother filled with grief after losing the life of her son painted a beloved picture of the 24-year-old man who was electrocuted near Lake Lanier last week.
Martha Millner clarified on Monday that her son, who was identified by medical examiners as Thomas Shepard Millner, actually went by his middle name.
In her statement, she added that she wanted to give life to her son's personality and tell viewers that he was more than just "the man who was electrocuted."
"Shepard touched many lives in many ways. Shep was an organ donor and will continue to live through many individuals," the grieving mother said.
She added that he was the youngest of three and lived with his oldest brother. He also owned a cat who he loved dearly.
Martha then added some background to her son's electrocution.
"We have owned our lake property for over 60 years. He grew up at the lake and was a strong swimmer and loved everything water," his mother added.
Her statement continued on to say that their dock was less than three years old and that a licensed electrician outfitted the dock.
Officials provided limited details on what precisely occurred in Shepard's death. Authorities did say that he entered the water from his family's dock and was heard screaming shortly after.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said neighbors took a boat over to help Milner, jumped into the water, and described "a burning sensation he recognized as an electric shock."
That's when the neighbor swam ashore and turned off a power box before pulling Milner from the water, according to authorities.
Shepard was then taken to the hospital where he later died.
11Alive spoke to Steve Stanley, the public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District after Lake Lanier experienced a deadly weekend where Shepard and a 61-year-old died. Another person is still missing at the lake.
"It was a tough weekend. It was a sad weekend, so unfortunately, there were several accidents and fatalities at the Lake Lanier this weekend. We don't have all the details on every situation just yet," said Stanley.
He added that electrocutions in cases like these are very rare.
Stanley said some docks carry an amperage with electrical units attached to them. He added that the unit can charge the water.
Each dock is held to a federal standard by the National Electricians Commission, according the public affairs officer.
"We inspect every dock that we have that's permitted through us. And we simply check to make sure that it's signed off by a licensed electrician. That's that's all we can really say about it," said Stanley.
Stanley recommends that residents practice some safety tips around their dock to prevent tragedies:
- Residents should regularly direct questions about their electrical dock to a licensed electrician to make sure it aligns with federal and state standards.
- The public affairs officer also added that residents should not dive or swim off of their docks since they are for boats and other watercrafts.
- People should also regularly clean their dock area to make sure there are no tripping hazards, exposed wires and clear it of any obstructions that could cause injury.
- The U.S. Corps of Engineers also recommends that people wear a life jack to prevent tragedies.
Martha then added in her statement that her son was not on any drugs and rarely drank at the time of his death.
"Most every week he would spend his day off riding the jet ski, swimming or just snoozing on the dock to some music," Martha said. "Shepard loved his OneWheel and was a very talented rider."
Martha also added that he worked at Carraba's at the Collection for almost 10 years and started working there at the age of 16.
His mother added that Shepard was intelligent, gentle, kind, loving and accepting. He also had a varied taste in music, gaming and just being outdoors.
"He didn’t care what your beliefs were; politically, racially, sexually. Everyone was equal in his eyes. Shepard was known for his quirkiness, his humor and his dedication," said his mother.
A celebration of life will be held for Shepard on Saturday at the Reformation Brewery in Canton from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., according to his mother.
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SMYRNA, Ga. — Roughly seven months after an unusually deep freeze set over metro Atlanta, a Smyrna town fixture that was damaged has now been replaced.
The late-December chill last year froze over the fountain in the center of Smyrna Market Village, creating a rather attractive formation but also irreparably breaking the fountain.
Work had been ongoing for several months to set new piping and bring in a new fountain, and the city posted to Instagram on Monday that it was now up and running.
"The Smyrna Market Village fountain is back!" the post stated.
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TEXAS, USA — Lawyers for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton requested Monday that all but one of 20 articles of impeachment be dismissed, arguing his removal would “override the will of the people” who elected him with knowledge of his alleged misconduct.
In a separate court filing, Paxton’s team also requested that his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate exclude any evidence of “any alleged conduct” that occurred prior to January 2023, when his third term in office began.
The second filing — which comes as all parties are under a strict gag order barring public comment on the proceedings and evidence — also blasted the House impeachment managers as “aggressive, reckless and misleading” with “little to no evidence whatsoever” to support the allegations against Paxton.
In their motion to dismiss, Paxton’s lawyers argued that almost all of the allegations outlined by House investigators were known to voters at the time of his most recent election, and that his impeachment would thus negate the will of Texas voters.
They also argued that Paxton’s impeachment would run afoul of the “prior-term doctrine,” which they said bars statewide officials from being impeached for conduct that predates their most recent election.
“With only a single exception, the articles (of impeachment) allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General’s political opponents for years,” Paxton’s team wrote. “The alleged acts underlying 19 of the Articles took place before the Attorney General’s most recent election and were highly publicized.”
The unchallenged article against Paxton is related to the $3.3 million lawsuit settlement he reached with whistleblowers who were fired from his office after reporting Paxton to law enforcement for bribery and other alleged wrongdoing. The House’s investigation into Paxton began earlier this year, after he asked the Legislature to pay for the lawsuit settlement.
Paxton’s impeachment trial before Texas senators is set to begin Sept. 5.
Under rules previously adopted by the Senate, rulings on pretrial motions are expected to be made on the opening day of trial before opening statements. Approval of two-thirds of senators is required to dismiss an article of impeachment.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story comes from The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them - about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A pair of resolutions before the Flint City Council call for three members to be suspended from their duties during the month of August.
The resolutions call for First Ward Councilman Eric Mays, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Judy Priestley and Ninth Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing to be banned from all meetings until Sept. 1 for their actions during recent meetings.
The resolutions are part of an agenda for Monday evening's meeting.
The resolution against Mays says he violated several orders from the chairperson during a July 10 Special Affairs Committee meeting. A majority of the council then voted to kick Mays out of the meeting.
However, the resolution states that he shouted profanities at council members, failed to leave for over a minute, stopped several times on his way out and continued shouting at his colleagues.
The resolution against Priestley and Worthing says Worthing "instigated a physical altercation" with Sixth Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns during a July 19 Finance Committee meeting. It was the second alleged incident when Worthing "stood from her seat and confronted Councilwoman Burns in a threatening manner."
Priestley, who was chairwoman during the Finance Committee meeting, is accused of failing to stop Worthing from escalating the confrontation and failing to intervene in the argument.
Both resolutions point to a section of the Flint City Charter, which allows council members to punish each other for "misconduct." Neither resolution states which council members proposed the action.
The nine-member council may be left with only six members to meet in August if all three members are suspended.
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PORTLAND, Maine — After running into Richard Russo on the streets of Portland a year or two ago, I asked him what he’d been up to lately. “Still scribbling,” he said with a laugh.
The effort paid off, and Russo is now out with his latest novel, “Somebody’s Fool,” the third volume in a trilogy that began three decades ago with the acclaimed “Nobody’s Fool.” And, yes, the final product was actually created by scribbling.
“I love to write in longhand,” he said. “I love the feel of a pen.”
“Somebody’s Fool” is Russo’s tenth novel, and when you add in his memoirs, essays, and screenplays for television and movies, it adds up to an impressive body of work. And yet, he doesn’t spend all that much time writing.
On a workday morning, he typically writes for a couple of hours with pen and paper. In the afternoon, he switches to modern technology and editing and rewriting as he goes, spends two more hours putting what he wrote in the morning into a computer.
“Then I read,” he said. “But that’s a full day for me. I’m always embarrassed to answer that question [of how much time is spent writing each day] because it makes me look so lazy. But a lot of my writing life takes place when I’m walking, when I’m reading.”
The routine clearly works, in part because Russo loves spending time with his fictional characters, especially Sully Sullivan, who is based on his father and appears in all three novels in the trilogy.
“When you’re surrounded by [characters] who are just so much fun and so entertaining,” Russo said, “it just makes the journey so much more pleasant.”
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PORTLAND, Maine — For a mollusk with no apparent means of propulsion, oysters in Maine are certainly on the move.
The number of oyster farms in the state has grown dramatically in the last decade. Ditto for the number of raw bars. It all adds up to something of a golden age for anyone who savors this seafood’s distinctive texture and briny taste.
So, where in Maine are some of these rewarding places to slurp oysters?
Joe Ricchio — food writer, private chef, and “Food Coma” host — joined us on 207 to tell us about some of his favorites. Here’s the list he provided, but be sure to watch our interview to learn more about what these places offer that Joe especially likes.
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--Jolie Rogers Raw Bar, Wiscasset
--Freeport Oyster Bar, Freeport
--18 Central Raw Bar, Rockport
--SoPo Seafood, South Portland
--Lady Shuckers (food truck), Portland
--Shuck Station, Newcastle
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EDEN — Forty-four years ago, Dan Willie operated a bookkeeping service that managed service stations and small businesses out of Pocatello, and he remembers one of his accounts being connected to a simple stop along Interstate 84.
Willie saw potential in the two-bay service station in Eden, so when the owner talked about walking away, the opportunity seemed too hard to pass up.
What followed was the beginnings of the Travelers' Oasis Garden of Eden Truck Plaza, now located off the interstate in Jerome County.
That was in 1979, and from there, the brainstorming began. He and his partners focused on ways to increase foot traffic and provide quality customer service.
The original station, Willie recalled, included a detached gift shop that he believed carried more potential if it was closer to the bathrooms. That marked the first expansion.
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Then, he said, he removed the service station side and began to create services around the store and a restaurant.
"Breakfast and Burgers," Willie told the Times-News was one of the first restaurants.
The growth continued and developed into a 22,000-square-foot Travelers' Oasis Plaza that offered an escape from the road with a gift shop and restaurants, featuring decor based around a tree, playing off the name "Garden of Eden."
But the brainstorming didn't stop there.
Now, with a sharpened focus on efficiency, the Travelers' Oasis is opening a new 33,000-square-foot building that stands behind the shell of the original location.
Willie refers to the old building as his "home base," the place that launched his company that now includes 31 Oasis Stop N' Go gas stations. The 32nd location will soon open on the Grandview Drive and Falls Avenue in Twin Falls.
But he sees the silver lining in knocking down the old building.
"The way I look at it, I was there for 44 years, that's more than half my life. Yeah, it's going to be sad," Willie told the Times-News. "I'm going to miss that old building, but it's time to go, move on to something new."
Expanding the Oasis
The new Travelers' Oasis brings all the features of the old with added convenience and efficiency.
The expansion includes four additional gas pumps, bringing the total to 16, and the bays are built at a 45-degree angle, to make it more "convenient" for trailers.
"We will have a lot better parking than we ever had," Willie added.
Willie said he also bought 66 acres to the south of the store to expand truck parking.
There's change inside the plaza, too — including the Garden of Grapes, tucked in one corner.
"We have a big variety of wine," he said. "Six-hundred bottles of wine on display, from six different vendors."
He added, "This will be better priced than the whole city of Twin Falls," said Willie, who hopes the Garden of Grapes will become a destination for travelers heading to Boise or Salt Lake City.
The plaza offers a broader selection of snacks and groceries, along with a wide selection of sodas, energy drinks and water.
"We are getting heavier in the groceries," he said, due to more truck drivers and RV travelers eating less in restaurants.
Cinnabon, Sonic and more
But travelers will still find restaurants inside.
Situated in the center of store is Sinful Delights, designed to satisfy every traveler's sweet tooth.
"A place to pig out and not worry about calories," Willie said. "We will have candy apples, caramel apples, lots of flavors of popcorn, cotton candy, and fudge."
The selection of restaurants has expanded as well. The second Cinnabon location in the Twin Falls area, now open, will be one of the few nationally to serve breakfast sandwiches.
Taco Time, Travelers' Oasis Home Cookin, Pizza Hut, Sonic and Krispy Krunchy Chicken also have locations at the store.
Taco Time and Krunchy Chicken are already operating. Pizza Hut is scheduled to open by next week, while Sonic will be the last to open, Willie said.
Additionally, the Travelers' Oasis features automatic ordering kiosks connected to every restaurant, aside from Cinnabon, to ease the ordering process.
"This is the neatest thing of all," he said.
This will allow a family to place a single order from multiple restaurants at one time, with a single receipt.
Not everything needed to change, though.
The iconic tree is still in the store, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, with live and fake plants.
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AUGUSTA- Police are hoping the public may have some information that will help them solve a homicide.
Shortly after 10 last Friday night, the Augusta police department got a call from a motorist saying that a man was on the side of Old Belgrade Road near number 42 in Augusta.
The man was later identified as 34-year-old Tyler Robinson of Augusta.
Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The State Police Major Crimes Unit and Augusta Police investigated his death throughout the weekend.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide.
Authorities are asking anyone driving through that area between the hours of 9:30 pm and 10 pm who may have seen people running in the roadway to call to the Maine State Police at 207-624-7076
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STEUBEN- It's been now been 10 days since 18-year-old lobsterman Tylar Michaud disappeared while tending his gear.
Search efforts continued today for the Steuben lobsterman that graduated from Sumner High School this year.
On Sunday boats searched Dyer Bay in Steuben to Tom Leighton Point in Milbridge.
A four mile shore search of an island was also conducted.
Family, friends and private pilots have joined the Marine Patrol, Maine State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Maine Forest Service and Maine Warden Service in the search.
Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher said in a statement " I'm grateful for the unprecedented on-going efforts of all who have joined together in this difficult search."
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An $18 million nursing home is opening in Napoleon.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the recently constructed Wentz Living Center. It's named for a family that started numerous businesses in the Logan County community.
The 68,000-square-foot complex offers 48-single bed rooms, along with an attached 10-unit assisted living apartment complex with underground parking.
Residents of the existing Napoleon Care Center will be moved to the new facility, along with those living in current assisted living apartments, according to developer Bryan Wentz.
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Bismarck Public Schools will have a booth at Kirkwood Mall on Wednesday to help families register new students for the upcoming school year.
Officials will assist with online registration forms and address changes, and share information about school supplies. Parents and guardians are asked to bring a parent picture ID or passport, proof of birth, recent student immunization records, and primary and secondary proof of residence.
The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The booth will be by Auntie Anne’s and the mall play area.
For more information, go to https://www.bismarckschools.org/RegistrationEvent.
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Online fundraisers have been launched for the two young adults killed when the truck they were passengers in crashed into the wall of a Kenosha business early Friday morning.
Five people were in the vehicle and 21-year-old Jenna Barrette and 22-year-old Dylan Zamora, both of Kenosha, died from their injuries.
Online GoFundMe fundraisers launched by their loved ones to help pay for funeral expenses and support their families have already surpassed their fundraising goals.
"Dylan Zamora was one of the lives lost. He was a smart, kind, loving and loyal friend to many," the fundraiser in his honor reads. "As you can imagine no family could possibly prepare for such a tragedy. We are hoping to help alleviate the financial stress of funeral costs so the family can focus on grieving the life of Dylan. If you can help, any contribution would be appreciated."
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Supporters had raised some $19,000 for his family as of Monday afternoon on the fundraising website (gofund.me/212d5fdf).
"Jenna Barrette could light up a room," the fundraiser in her honor reads.
"She was a Carthage nursing student, a graduate of Tremper, a WI Junior volleyball player a member of the Tabernacle Church, and she fostered kittens in need volunteering her time to help animals. Most of all Jenna was a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a teammate to so many. Her light will live on in all the people whose lives she has touched. We would like to give the gift of Jenna’s final rest, as a community, to her loving family as a thank you for sharing this beautiful girl with us all."
Barrette's supporters had raised over $24,000 by Monday afternoon on the fundraising website (gofund.me/a400b979).
Barrette was a senior at Carthage College. The college's dean of students offered a statement following the tragic crash.
"The Carthage community is devastated by the loss of Jenna, a rising senior who transferred here to her hometown college in fall 2021," Dean Nick Winkler said.
"She was a friend to many, including those in her nursing cohort, former teammates from her time with the Firebirds' volleyball team, and campus co-workers in the (N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center). We have encouraged grieving students to use our summer counseling resources and will determine the best way to honor her memory when classes reconvene this fall."
Cards, flowers and candles have been placed near the crash in honor of Zamora and Barrette.
Fatal crash
At about 3:25 a.m. on Friday, Kenosha Police officers responded to a vehicular crash at 4017 75th St. Arriving officers observed a red pickup truck partially inside the building of Play it Again Sports.
The individuals inside the vehicle included Zamora, 22, and Barrette, 21.
Also inside the vehicle at the time of the crash were a 20-year-old male driver in critical condition, a 21-year-old rear passenger in critical condition and a 22-year-old front seat passenger who was treated at a local hospital and released.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Or callers who want to remain anonymous can call Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.
Kenosha neighbors: Obituaries for July 31
Read through the obituaries published today in Kenosha News.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Eagles fans from all over the Commonwealth and beyond were wrapped around the Eagles Pro Shop at the Rockvale Outlets in Lancaster.
The Philadelphia Eagles brought back their Kelly Green jerseys and merchandise on Monday.
All three of the team's Pro Shops in the region opened at 9 a.m. to fans looking for a chance to buy the vintage jerseys.
John Schaeffer, from Sunbury, PA, was first in line after waiting outside since 3 a.m.
“I've been a Birds fan my whole life," said Shaeffer. “I'm just out here with my people and I feel at home here.”
The Philadelphia Eagles haven't worn the Kelley green since 2010. Now, fans said they are excited to finally buy throwback jerseys bearing the name of current stars.
For more information about the latest offering, click here.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — After six months of construction, the wetlands project at Long’s Park is now open to the public, allowing water and people to flow toward the new marshes.
“I was excited because it was a new feature at the park," said Chris Ruch, who frequently walks in Long's Park with his dog.
Ruch says he’s been watching the development of the project for the past few months. He hopes the wetlands will bring more activity to the north side of the park.
“Previously this was just a field, so not very interesting and not very shaded," said Ruch. "I’m hoping some wildlife show up."
Beyond recreation, the wetlands hope to bring in more wildlife and improve water quality. Angela Brackbill, the water resources engineer for Lancaster, says the marshes will help filter out stormwater and runoff that comes from Route 30 and other nearby areas.
“These all work together as like a natural treatment system, and they use all different kind of chemical and natural processes to reduce sediment," said Brackbill.
The filtered water will help increase water quality in Long’s Park Pond, as well as the nearby Conestoga River.
“Every little bit we remove here is a bit that doesn’t find its way into the food system and the ecosystem downstream," said Ryan Hunter with the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department.
Ruch believes the project is a win-win for Long’s Park and the environment.
“Benefitting the environment is a great thing. The more we can do the better," said Ruch.
The wetlands project began in February and cost $1,947,500 to complete. Work is still being done on the boardwalk, which will allow people to walk over the marsh area.
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Mohave County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal go-kart, ATV crash as homicide
Detectives from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a possible homicide that happened Friday in Meadview.
According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a reported car crash at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
Officials said they went to the area of Driftwood Drive and Boathouse Drive to investigate a crash between an all-terrain vehicle and a vehicle described as a go-kart. The ATV operator was identified as Sally Minard, 32.
She was taken to a hospital with severe injuries and later died. Detectives began an investigation, the Sheriff's Office said. The operator of the other vehicle was identified as John Stettler, 40.
During the investigation, officials say it was determined that the crash was not an accident but a criminal act. They also learned of a prior relationship between the two people involved.
Stettler was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in domestic violence. The investigation was ongoing.
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Inmate found dead in Tucson prison from apparent suicide
An inmate in Tucson died on Sunday from an apparent suicide, according to corrections officials.
Gabriel Vavages, 34, was sentenced out of Pima County for attempted burglary and attempted aggravated assault, according to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. He was housed at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson.
Prison staff discovered Vavages unresponsive and conducted life-saving measures until paramedics from the Tucson Fire Department arrived onsite, according to the department. Paramedics pronounced Vavages dead.
Officials provided no further information and said all inmate deaths are investigated in consultation with the county medical examiner’s office.
The number of suicide attempts in Arizona prisons for the 2021 fiscal year totaled 52, which was 39 less than the year before, according to data from the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.
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Kayaker died Saturday on the Willamette River downriver from the Middle Fork Boat Ramp
The Lane County Sheriff's Office said a man died Saturday afternoon while kayaking on the Willamette River downriver from the Middle Fork Boat Launch.
The kayak flipped about 4:30 p.m. after striking a log and the man did not resurface, the sheriff's office said in a release. The kayaker was not wearing a lifejacket, but one was attached to the kayak.
Lane County Sheriff's Marine Patrol Search and Rescue teams located the kayaker and attempted lifesaving techniques but were unable to revive him.
His identity is being withheld until notification of next of kin.
A second individual floating on an inner-tube tethered to the kayak made it to shore safely, the sheriff's office said
Charles Gearing is a breaking news and public safety reporter. He may be contacted at cgearing@gannett.com or at (708)262-7626.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – An 85-year-old man was reported missing on Monday after leaving his home in Orlando, according to the police department.
Police said Luis Alvarado, 85, was last seen leaving his apartment near 1700 Mercy Drive on Sunday.
He was wearing a yellow shirt and slacks while carrying a duffel, a release from the department shows. The release states that Alvarado often visits the Mercy Market and CITGO nearby.
MISSING: Luis Alvarado, 85 yrs old, was last seen leaving his apartment in the area of 1700 Mercy Dr. on 7/30 wearing a yellow shirt & slacks & carrying a duffle bag. He frequently visits the Mercy Market & CITGO in the area. His family is worried they haven't heard from him. pic.twitter.com/UpO2IDxZC2
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 31, 2023
According to police, Alvarado’s family is worried because they haven’t heard from him.
Anyone with information on Alvarado’s whereabouts can contact the police department at 407-246-2121.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A series of forums is kicking off Monday night to teach Volusia County parents and guardians what internet trends they should be looking out for on their kids’ phones and what they can do to get ahead of an issue. The series comes after multiple arrests of adults meeting juveniles through cell phone apps and a rise in teens getting arrested for trends they see on social media.
“The kids aren’t going to stop. The parents have to be, and I’ll use the term, ‘helicopter parents.’ If you’re going to give your kid a cell phone then you need to know everything that’s going on with that cell phone,” said Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Chitwood said his team of child exploitation experts and DCF investigators will run the forums over the next month, showing parents and guardians exactly what their kids may be hiding from them and how to find it.
“There’s so much out there that we as parents and grandparents just do not know because we didn’t grow up with this. They do. They know all about this stuff, they know how to hide stuff from you,” said Chitwood.
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The sheriff said he saw the need for this after a 29-year-old man was arrested earlier this month. He’s accused of traveling to Deltona to meet and have sex with a 12-year-old.
The sheriff said the two had already met up on multiple occasions and met through an app called Wink.
“This Wink app, we’ll just pick on that one, that was described as the ‘Tinder for teenagers,’” said Chitwood.
On top of predators, Chitwood said his investigators are seeing swatting and prank call trends getting kids in trouble.
Just last week, an 11-year-old Port Orange girl was arrested after making a fake 911 call, claiming her friend was kidnapped as part of a challenge she saw on YouTube.
Now, with school around the corner, the Sheriff wants to curb the fake school shooting and bomb threat 911 calls they saw dozens of times last year and landed most of the students with felony charges.
“We want parents to understand that we want you to protect your child from putting themself in a place where they’re vulnerable and they can get injured, hurt or killed. At the same token, we want you to see what they can do on these apps that gets them arrested,” he said.
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SANFORD, Fla. – A woman was found dead with a zip tie around her neck at a home earlier this month, according to the department.
Police said they were called to a home along Saltmarsh Loop shortly after 2 p.m. on July 17 after receiving calls about an unconscious woman.
An incident report shows Joysee Cartagena, 49, was declared dead by paramedics. Police said fire crews removed the zip tie while trying to render aid.
No information has yet been provided about the cause of death or what led to the zip tie being placed on Cartagena’s neck.
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Officers said there is a possible person of interest in this case, but did not provide a name or what they may know about the woman’s death.
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ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A car fire spread to a local business in Ross Township.
PHOTOS: Car fire spreads to local business in Ross Township
Allegheny County 911 confirmed police, fire and EMS units were called to the 1100 block of Perry Highway at 4:09 p.m.
Photos from the scene showed flames pouring from a car and black smoke filling the air.
Smoke was also seen coming from the roof at Willi’s Ski and Snowboard.
Scary moments for @Willisski in #Rosstwp after a #carfire in the parking lot, spread to their building. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/lLbYnei1uw
— Steve Pierce (@Steve_WPXI) July 31, 2023
According to the business’s website, the Willi’s shops are closed during the spring and summer months. They’re scheduled to reopen on Labor Day weekend.
This is a developing story and Channel 11 has a crew at the scene. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — On an average day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls made to domestic violence hotlines around the country, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Now a proposal in Congress aims to invest more federal funding for programs that help domestic violence survivors.
The bill dubbed The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2023 is a bipartisan measure introduced in the Senate by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
“Family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence are a public health crisis in this country,” said Sen. Casey.
“This bill would work to increase access to services like crisis counseling, emergency shelters, and support prevention efforts,” said Sen. Murkowski.
It would increase funding levels to $270 million to expand services for survivors and to improve access to those services.
“It’s nearly impossible to be walking about the world and not know someone who is a survivor of domestic violence,” said Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. “We know that the complexities that exist can be deep, can take years to heal and make it really difficult for someone to exit that relationship, which is why connecting with an advocate, connecting to services, is so critically important for anyone who is in a violent relationship and looking for the ability to leave the relationship.”
Ray-Jones said it’s critical for lawmakers to pass the bill to ensure these essential resources don’t run out of funding.
“Often times survivors are looking for different things,” said Ray-Jones. “It might be shelter. It might be transitional housing. Counseling. Legal services.”
The bill also creates a new grant program to help domestic violence survivors in underserved communities.
That includes people living in rural areas and Tribal communities, people with disabilities and older adults.
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BOISE, Idaho — A 27-year-old man was killed after being hit by a vehicle early Monday morning, according to the Boise Police Department. Investigators believe the man was walking in the travel lanes of North Cloverdale Road at the time of the crash.
Police said a woman was driving south on Cloverdale Road when she hit the 27-year-old around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The crash occurred near the intersection with West Briarwood Drive.
Ada County Coroner Richard D. Riffle identified the man as Aldin Ekic of Meridian. He died at the scene of the crash, according to a news release. Ekic's cause of death and manner of death are listed as "pending."
While Boise Police said early evidence shows the man was walking in the southbound lanes of Cloverdale Road when he was hit, Monday's crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.
BPD's Violent Crimes Detectives and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene Monday morning.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Exploration Place set a new record attendance with 363,047 guests in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
The previous attendance record was in Exploration Places’ first year of operation in 2000-01, with 348,532 guests.
It has also set a new record this year for memberships with 9,203 households. Exploration Place says this reflects a 45% growth from the previous year.
“We’ve worked really hard to offer creative and fun exhibits, movies, events and programs that are appealing to the public,” President and CEO Adam Smith said. “The number I’m most proud of is the growth in our member households, which tells me that families in Sedgwick County are finding increased value in our museum.”
Smith said it is a priority for Exploration Place to be accessible to all. There were 26,361 free admissions provided in the 2022-23 fiscal year, including 8,799 free field trips for students from Title 1 schools and 200 free STEM camp scholarships.
Free admissions are offered through the Museums for All program, which is open to anyone receiving federal food assistance by showing a SNAP EBT card. Exploration Place is also free to Blue Star Families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Other free visits are available by checking out passes from local libraries.
Exploration Place says it anticipates welcoming its 5 millionth visitor before the end of 2023.
“The best is yet to come,” said Smith. “We have a strong program coming up, including the Drone Light Festival, three LEGO-themed exhibits, and a DC Super Heroes exhibit. And next year, we begin a multi-year expansion on our 20-acre riverfront site that will propel us to exciting new heights.”
Check out exploration.org for the latest.
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VALPARAISO — Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st® and Lake County 4-H/Lake County Fair have partnered together to raise food donations to benefit local food banks as part of a statewide food drive pilot contest for selected counties.
In its first year, Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is a friendly competition that helps 4-H fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Indiana. The contest is one of many ways Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st® give back to rural communities and support local agriculture.
“Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is an initiative that encourages the local community to come out and help stock the shelves at local food banks,” says Jason Wilson, a Regional Vice President of Agricultural Lending for Farm Credit Mid-America in Indiana.
“Last year, 16 counties across Indiana collected more than 37,000 pounds of food that went on to benefit 22 local food banks in its first year. We’re very excited to see what this program’s impact will look like as the contest expands to Indiana this summer. We hope to grow this contest to even more counties next year.”
Local community members may bring nonperishable food items to the Lake County Fair from Aug. 4-13. Food donations may be placed at the marked drop-off location near the Livestock Show Pavilion.
Adult volunteers and 4-H youth will be available to collect donations. The total weight of all donations will be calculated at the end of the fair, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and cash prizes awarded to the fairs who raise the most food at the end of the summer.
“This initiative is one that is near and dear to my heart, and the hearts of my teammates,” said Noah Ahler, a Financial Officer for Farm Credit Mid-America and one of the team members who leads the Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer initiative.
Julie Jones, 4-H Youth Development Educator, agrees, “Anyone in the local community can contribute, and ultimately, we all win by giving back to a great cause.”
Prizes include a $500 award for each county program that collects over 1,000 pounds of food, followed by a $5,000 donation to the county that raises the most food, followed by $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for third place. All prize money awarded will support local youth activities.
The Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest is being hosted on a regional basis. To learn about which counties are participating in 2023, reach out to Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st® at 219-462-2819.
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Delmar woman killed in 3-car crash on Sussex Highway on Monday
A 51-year-old woman was killed in a three-car crash in Delmar early Monday morning.
Around 6:15 a.m., a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo being driven by a 19-year-old Seaford man was traveling south on Sussex Highway (Route 13), just south of Snake Road, according to Delaware State Police.
For unknown reasons, police said, the Monte Carlo crossed the grass median and entered into the northbound lanes of Sussex Highway, where it collided with an oncoming Toyota Camry driven by the Delmar woman. Both cars spun, and the Monte Carlo then collided with the front of a third vehicle, a Chevrolet Impala driven by a 64-year-old Salisbury, Maryland, man that was behind the Camry, according to police.
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The driver of the Monte Carlo was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Camry was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police will identify her after her family is notified.
The driver of the Impala and a passenger in the Camry were both taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Sussex Highway was closed for about four hours while the crash was cleared and investigated.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught
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Ohioans who intend to vote on the upcoming State Issue 1 via absentee ballot have until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to get their ballot applications in to their local boards of elections.
Jeff Rezabek, director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections, said any applications returned after the deadline would be invalid. He encouraged interested voters to hand deliver their absentee requests to their local board of elections or the on-site secure drop boxes.
“It has to be physically in our office by 8:30 p.m.,” Rezabek stressed.
He said local boards of elections will be working with the United States Postal Service to make sure near-deadline requests actually get to the local boards. Voters can track their absentee ballot requests through an official tool on the Secretary of State’s website.
Mailed-in absentee ballots need to be postmarked by Aug. 7 and received by local elections boards by August 12 at the latest in order to count.
Rezabek said voters can also deliver their absentee ballots to the board up until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 8. Voters who received an absentee ballot but opted not to vote that way could cast an in-person provisional ballot, which would be assessed and verified by the board in order to count.
So far, the Montgomery County board of elections has received over 9,700 absentee ballot requests — a number that, combined with early in-person voting, leads Rezabek to believe that overall voter turnout could be near 20-30% in Montgomery County in a largely incomparable single issue August special.
Boards of elections throughout the state will have extended early voting hours in the lead-up to Aug. 8. Extended hours are as follows:
- August 1: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- August 2-4: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- August 5: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- August 6: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Need a tooth removed? Dental clinic in Oak Ridge can help
The Oak Ridger
The Anderson County Emory Valley Volunteer Dental Clinic in Oak Ridge will conduct its monthly teeth extraction clinic, for adults - age 19 and older - only, from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 18.
Extractions will cost $25, cash only, per tooth. This will include an exam and X-ray.
TennCare or other dental insurance is not accepted, according to a news release.
Appointments are recommended; call (865) 264-6356 to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted, but those will have to wait until a dentist is available.
The Emory Valley Dental Clinic is located at 728 Emory Valley Road in Room 54 of the Anderson County Larry Dickens office building.
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'Scarboro 85' remember scary times of desegregating Oak Ridge Schools
"The first day - I was going to get an education, not integrate a school," said Archie Lee, ORHS Class of 1957
They "quietly changed the world," but several members of the "Scarboro 85" said integrating Oak Ridge Schools in 1955 wasn't easy.
"Scary. Frightened," Charles Walker, Class of 1956, said when asked by panel moderator Tearsa Smith of WATE-TV Channel 6 to describe what it was like going to Oak Ridge High School on that first day, Sept. 6, 1955. "It's really different to (try to) learn when you're afraid."
But, he told the audience July 27, "I made it!"
Walker was one of the "Scarboro 85," the first Black students to desegregate schools in the Southeast after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
When Smith asked them to recall some of their memories of what they experienced that 1955-56 school year, ORHS 1956 graduate Shirley Hawkins Lawrence said, "Some things you like to block out; that's me.
"It was very upsetting to me because of the things" done and said, she said. "I knew then I had to be really, really tough."
Four members of the "Scarboro 85" - L.C. "Larry" Gipson, Archie Lee, Lawrence and Walker - spoke at a panel discussion at Y-12 National Security Complex's New Hope Center this past Thursday. The public event sponsored by Y-12 and the Scarboro Community Alumni Association kicked off Scarboro Reunion activities, which were July 27-30.
The 85 left the all-Black Scarboro School and became students at the all-white Oak Ridge High School and Robertsville Junior High School.
Lee, ORHS Class of 1957, said he'd made good grades all the way through school and he knew that going to ORHS would provide him with a better education than that offered at Scarboro School because it had more resources. He said a better education meant a better chance to go to college.
On that first day, he said he saw, "The ['n-word'] go home" message on a wall as he went to ORHS.
"The first day - I was going to get an education, not integrate a school," he said in explaining how the enormity of what was taking place didn't occur to him at the time.
Lee would go on to be the first Black student inducted into the National Honor Society at ORHS. He would go to Indiana University, work in scientific fields and form his own company, as previously reported in The Oak Ridger.
Gipson, Class of 1959, said he was a freshman in fall 1955. He described what a change it was going from the small Scarboro School to a school of 1,600 ORHS students where most of them didn't want him or his Scarboro classmates there, nor did some of the teachers.
"I would have preferred to have not gone to Oak Ridge High School," he said. Gipson said the teachers at Scarboro School really cared about their students.
"I was there (at ORHS), but I was not fully embraced as a student," he said.
Earlier Gipson talked about how he couldn't go to white students' houses to study because even if they and their parents were accepting of him, he didn't know what their neighbors might do or how they might act.
Lee told the audience to realize that in 1955 the city didn't let Black people go to the parks, the pool or the movie theater. "But we weren't welcomed at Oak Ridge High School" by the city, he said, noting it was the federal government that issued the desegregation order.
Smith asked them if any of their former white classmates ever apologized for what had occurred. Lee pointed out former high school friends in the audience with whom he keeps in touch now.
"Thank you," audience member Sherry Hill told the four, repeating her thanks several times. She said she grew up in Scarboro and graduated from Oak Ridge High, but didn't know many of the "Scarboro 85" stories. She said they personally paved the way for her and others and made their ways easier.
The Oak Ridger's News Editor Donna Smith covers Oak Ridge area news. Email her at dsmith@oakridger.com and follow her on Twitter@ridgernewsed.
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Polk County man strikes gold, becomes overnight multi-millionaire in lottery scratch-off gameSanford police investigating death of former school employee found with zip tie around neckPowerful thunderstorms bring damaging winds, some flooding to metro OrlandoPee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies at 70SEE: Massive aquarium to soon replace former Daytona Mall
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On an average day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls made to domestic violence hotlines around the country, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Now a proposal in Congress aims to invest more federal funding for programs that help domestic violence survivors.
The bill dubbed The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2023 is a bipartisan measure introduced in the Senate by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
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“Family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence are a public health crisis in this country,” said Sen. Casey.
“This bill would work to increase access to services like crisis counseling, emergency shelters, and support prevention efforts,” said Sen. Murkowski.
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It would increase funding levels to $270 million to expand services for survivors and to improve access to those services.
“It’s nearly impossible to be walking about the world and not know someone who is a survivor of domestic violence,” said Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. “We know that the complexities that exist can be deep, can take years to heal and make it really difficult for someone to exit that relationship, which is why connecting with an advocate, connecting to services, is so critically important for anyone who is in a violent relationship and looking for the ability to leave the relationship.”
Ray-Jones said it’s critical for lawmakers to pass the bill to ensure these essential resources don’t run out of funding.
“Oftentimes survivors are looking for different things,” said Ray-Jones. “It might be shelter. It might be transitional housing. Counseling. Legal services.”
The bill also creates a new grant program to help domestic violence survivors in underserved communities.
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PORT ANGELES, Wash. — An 8-year-old suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a cougar while camping at Lake Angeles in the Olympic National Park on Saturday.
The cougar "casually abandoned" the attack after the child's mother yelled at it, according to the National Park Service.
"Luckily, the mom responded perfectly and quickly and started yelling and screaming at this cougar. It let the kid go and walked away," said Amos Almy, acting public information officer for Olympic National Park.
Park personnel responded and escorted the child and their family back to the trailhead. The child was then taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. It was confirmed the child only had minor injuries.
"Minor abrasions, scrapes, punctures, stuff like that," said Almy. "I think they realized that it was a pretty scary incident... we're so happy that it was not a huge incident, and that the kid is safe."
All remaining campers in the Lake Angeles area have been evacuated and access to the Lake Angeles and Heather Park areas are closed to the public until further notice.
“Due to the extreme nature of this incident, we are closing the Lake Angeles area and several trails in the vicinity,” said Olympic National Park Wildlife Biologist Tom Kay. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Lake Angeles Trail, Heather Park Trail, Switchback Trail, and the entire Klahhane Ridge Trail are closed until further notice.”
Almy said those areas will remain closed until the cougar is found or they're certain the cougar has moved to another area of the park.
Law enforcement and wildlife personnel specializing in cougar tracking were dispatched to the cougar's last known location Sunday morning. If the cougar is located it will be euthanized and removed for necropsy, according to the National Park Service.
Almy said people should keep in mind that cougar sightings are extremely rare, and cougar attacks even rarer.
"That almost never happens, and it's a sign of very, very unusual behavior," Almy said. "And when you have an animal like that behaving so unusually, you have to kind of take extreme measures and for this, unfortunately, it will be euthanization if that cougar is found. It's also important to remember, we're park rangers, we're wildlife biologists, we don't enjoy killing wildlife. That is not why we signed on to this job. But in circumstances like this, it is warranted."
The Olympic National Park is considered cougar territory. The National Park Service recommends visitors do not hike or jog alone and to keep children within sight and close to adults.
Cougar/human interactions are rare in the northwest. But if you encounter one, officials say to do the following:
- Do not run
- Make noise and appear large
- If attacked, fight back
- Carry bear spray
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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CONYERS, Ga. — Authorities made a disturbing discovery on Thursday night in southwest Atlanta. The charred SUV of Imani Roberson was found in a secluded area almost 30 miles away from her home in Conyers.
The vehicle was found on a property off Camp Creek Parkway near Union Road. The car was towed from the scene, but the charred remains are still scattered around on the red dirt, including the Mazda logo off Roberson's white SUV.
Roberson's family said the last time they heard from or saw the mother of four was on July 16, after she left her mother's home in Conyers. The two live close by, and Roberson was going to run home and pick up a couple of things. Her father said she was in the process of moving in with her mother.
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office originally said the last place Roberson and her SUV were seen was on Plantation Road in Conyers. However, this week they updated the information moving the last place her SUV was seen was off Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta at the City Central apartments.
On Friday, Ronald Acklin said his daughter has never disappeared and would not just up and leave after giving birth to her youngest child. He said that on top of her SUV being found so far away and on fire makes them think the worst.
"This is how we know something terrible has happened," Acklin said.
He also shared video from Roberson's neighbor's Ring doorbell. The video is grainy, but he said it's what you hear that makes him believe she's no longer alive. In the video, you see an insect flying in front of the camera-- then seconds later, you hear a loud noise.
"That was a gunshot from a distance," Acklin explained.
11Alive can't confirm it was a gunshot, but in the video, right after the loud noise, you see Roberson's SUV back out of the driveway and speed off.
Acklin said that was on July 16, just a short time after Roberson left her mother's home in Conyers.
According to the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, the next time the SUV was seen was in southwest Atlanta at the City Central apartments.
Acklin questions if Roberson was in the SUV when it was seen at the complex.
As of Friday night, Roberson's case remains a missing persons case. The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is asking if anyone in the community has any information regarding Roberson's disappearance to please contact their investigators at (770) 278-8156.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — The city of Clearwater just greenlit a contract with a California company that will build and service a $1.3 million emergency weather system at the city's beaches and parks.
Over the years, and even in recent months, lightning, high winds and severe weather have led to injuries and even death along the Tampa Bay coastline. Now, city leaders approved an agreement with HQE Systems for a severe weather and emergency alert system.
The idea is aimed at protecting people from imminent threats of weather, riptides and even marine life.
“That can be an automated process, or the process can alert a staff member and then they can complete the alert to whichever speaker system,” Clearwater Emergency Management Specialist Derek Smith said.
Other cities in the area have adopted alert systems urging people to evacuate during hurricanes, but the Clearwater system goes way beyond that with 26 stations at local beaches and parks.
Each station has its own siren and loudspeaker.
There will also be QR codes and an app so that visitors can use to get alerts about everything from bad weather approaching to missing children. There will also be lightning sensors that can trigger an automated audible alert warning.
“The ability to measure the amount of electricity in the atmosphere is definitely something unique and we're very excited to see,” Smith said. “The national weather service is also very excited to see how this program will work.”
Beach visitors who could hear thunder rumbling the same day as the council’s decision thought it was money well spent.
“Especially when it comes to public safety,” said Allen Glover, visiting from Tennessee.
“I think it’s a great idea, especially since there are people who aren’t from here and don’t know how fast the storms can roll in,” Sheryl Pelno said. “And get them indoors...It’s a really good plan, I think.”
If everything goes as scheduled, the new emergency alert system would be designed in August and installed sometime between now and next February with the goal of going online March 1, 2024.
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The Chesterfield County Police Department is withholding nearly all of the names of its police officers from public view, arguing a novel interpretation of Virginia Freedom of Information Act law and frustrating a local police oversight group.
In March, Alice Minium, an activist who runs the website OpenOversight Va, requested a full list of the police department’s payroll.
In response, the department redacted the names of all law enforcement under the rank of lieutenant — more than 500 names from a roster of about 530 officers. The redactions included regular patrol officers, HR staff and even new recruits.
The redactions were explained using an untested legal rationale. At some point, any officer could go “undercover,” therefore, the names of all officers of lieutenant rank and below qualify to be shielded under Virginia FOIA law — which provides exemptions for undercover officers.
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Government contracts — like those between a department and its employees — have long been explicitly unprotected under Virginia code. In fact, payroll data is one of the few documents police departments have not been able to withhold under legal statutes that heavily favor police privacy.
If accepted by Virginia judges, Chesterfield’s interpretation of the undercover exemption would pave the way for police departments across the state to do the same, allowing for police officer names to remain secret.
'They want to ignore the plain understanding of the law'
Chesterfield police spokesperson Liz Caroon said the department does not comment on pending litigation. In a letter to Minium, a lawyer for the county, Katherine Gill, said the redactions were an issue of police officer safety.
“Due to the staffing and operational logistics of the Chesterfield County Police Department, officers in the positions of lieutenant and below are moved in and out of undercover operations on a daily basis,” Gill said. “Releasing the names of these officers would put the safety of undercover officers and the integrity of undercover investigations at risk.”
In General District court, a substitute judge, Philip A. Roberts Jr., dismissed Minium’s initial petition without a hearing. After several dismissals on technicalities, the case was heard in trial on July 20.
In court, County Attorney Jeff Mincks called up Chesterfield police Maj. Andrea Riesmeyer. On the stand, Riesmeyer said Chesterfield’s new undercover program was “enhanced in 2022” and that more officers were now going undercover, some at any time. She said that if the department released their names, they could be identified on OpenOversight VA, which has photos of some officers alongside their names.
“It’s easy to link a name with a face,” Riesmeyer said. “We don’t want any risk to our community or our officers.”
Under cross-examination, Andrew Bodoh, an attorney representing Minium, asked Riesmeyer to define “undercover.”
She said the department has both “undercover” and “covert” officers. The department’s definition of undercover, she said, includes officers in unmarked cars, who are wearing police badges, or wearing parts of their uniforms.
While the county argued that “everybody whose name is redacted” is an undercover officer, Bodoh argued the county’s was an unreasonable interpretation of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act exemption for undercover officers.
“Even if you have a vest on that says ‘police,’ you are undercover,” Bodoh said. “They want to ignore the plain understanding of the law.”
Another substitute judge, Jennifer Rosen, ruled in the county’s favor as well, saying that there was no violation of FOIA in CPD’s redactions.
“A recruit could be promoted tomorrow,” said Rosen, a lawyer who specializes in family law.
In her ruling, she also said the decision might be “beyond her paygrade.”
“Someone upstairs may decide better than I do,” said Rosen, referencing the probability that despite her ruling, the case would be appealed.
Bodoh says that is the plan — to appeal the case into circuit court, a higher tier of court that serves as a court of record for the state and, after that, the court of appeals, if the outcome remains the same.
Bodoh said he is unaware of any other similar cases that have tested Virginia’s FOIA law, which ensures the public's access to the records of government agencies.
In 2016, a bill to shield police officer names from the public was proposed in the Virginia General Assembly. That bill, proposed by state Sen. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, did not pass. Cosgrove said at the time that he filed the bill in response to a FOIA request from The Virginian-Pilot seeking payroll records — nearly the exact same request as Minium’s.
“If they want a broader exemption, they can lobby the General Assembly for it,” Bodoh said. “The county’s position is not consistent with what the General Assembly intends.”
Similar legislation that would let officials withhold the names of police personnel have been proposed in West Virginia and New Jersey. In 2007, the California Supreme Court struck down a challenge to limit the information, ruling that the information is public.
More than 27,000 officer names posted online
Chesterfield is the only police department that gave OpenOversight VA such a heavily redacted roster. The group received more than 280 unredacted payrolls and has more than 27,000 officer names online, some alongside user-submitted photos or disciplinary records. Minium said it is used by media and Virginians who want to know more about officers they have interacted with, at times to see if they have disciplinary histories.
“The goal has never been to humiliate people,” Minium said. “There’s nothing shameful in having your name published.”
Minium said her transparency work started in 2020 after seeing a friend placed in a chokehold by a police officer. The incident occurred days after the death of George Floyd, which would go on to spark a summer of protests that reshaped Richmond. The case also brought renewed attention to police discipline issues and records.
Throughout the demonstrations, protesters began to know officers' faces and names as a way of protecting themselves from ones she said were more aggressive or thought to be violent, she said.
Internal affairs records from the Richmond Police Department later showed that some officers were found to have stepped out of line during the protests, with the Richmond's commonwealth’s attorney even attempting to bring indictments against two officers, according to the report. A grand jury opted not to indict them.
Bodoh said there is obvious value in having payroll be public, including, for example, to spot nepotism in hiring or other types of fraud in public contracts.
Exactly that behavior has occurred as recently as this year. In June, Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was charged by the Department of Justice for accepting bribes in exchange for law enforcement badges and credentials. Some of the bribes came in the form of campaign contributions, which are also public records.
“We don’t have a secret police force in America,” Bodoh said. “Having access to the names of public officials is both what the law says and a very simple good idea.”
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Another wave of triple-digit temperatures is taking a toll on cars across North Texas.
The dangerously hot conditions are causing owners to seek help at auto shops.
“We’re extremely busy,” said Colton Duty, manager of Speedee Oil Change and Auto Service in Arlington. “A lot of air conditioning compressors, we see those fail a lot. A lot of radiators crack and start to leak. Batteries go bad too.”
While windshield wipers won’t be needed this week, owners should keep an eye out in case they stick to your windshield.
“They don’t melt like you would think like really gooey, but they do tend to glue themselves to the windshield so the next time you try to use them they tear because they were stuck to the windshield,” said Duty.
Tire pressure can also cause problems in triple-digit temperatures.
Vehicle owners should also look for other signs of trouble.
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“Weird smells or smoke or steam when you’re pulling up to a stop light, that’s probably an indicator that something may be wrong. Also, if your air conditioning stops working like when you pull up to a red light and it starts working again when you start driving again, that could be a problem with your vehicle’s radiator fan,” he said.
The team at Calloway’s Nursery in Arlington is watering plants more often and using fertilizer to replenish nutrients in the process.
Staff is getting breaks and snacks to stay hydrated and energized.
Free water bottles are also on hand for workers and guests alike.
“More fans, this year we invested in misting fans for employees and customers to enjoy,” said assistant store manager Jaynie Mohr.
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The Irving Police Department has requested the activation of a Silver Alert by the Texas Department of Public Safety for Nghi Si Huynh, 74 years of age.
Huynh was last seen in the 3200 block of W. Country Club Dr. at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 30.
Huynh left the location on foot, wearing a black shirt, gray shorts, and slides.
He has been diagnosed with dementia and other health conditions requiring daily medication.
Huynh only speaks Vietnamese and will not respond to English. It is unknown where he might be at this time.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nghi Si Huynh should contact the Irving Police Department at (972) 273-1010 or dial 911.
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There are eight kinds of alerts that can be issued for missing or endangered people in Texas. They are listed below with links to a page with more information.
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HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — Storms rolled through Harford County over the weekend and now one family is picking up the pieces after their house caught fire.
"I felt it shake the house, it was a boom,” said Amarr Chambers who was inside the house when lightning struck it.
It was around 5 Saturday evening, when Chambers thought the storm knocked out the power at home. Little did he know, it was much worse, “Suddenly, when I came back upstairs, the ventilation was bright red and that was not how it was supposed to be. So I grabbed my stuff and called the cops.”
His mother was not home but received a frantic call from her son.
"By the time he got outside he told me, he was like mom lightning hit the house and it's on fire,” said Tyquese Pratt-Chambers.
The lightning strike was loud enough to alert the neighborhood.
"Our neighbors next door, they said they thought it was their house, so they came out and they walked around their entire house. One of my neighbors on the back street he knew it hit something and he just got into his car and started driving,” said Pratt- Chambers.
It's not something many consider when those bright lights flash across the sky--- but Michael Kelso from the cleanup and restoration service, Servpro, said it happens more than you think.
"Just currently, right now, I think we're currently at three or four for the year, including this one. On lightning strikes,” said Kelso.
Kelso said if your house is struck by lightning get out immediately and call the fire department.
He said one of the easiest ways to protect your home is having a professional install a lightning rod, but before any storms it's important to have a plan.
"Take a video inventory of your home, all your contents everything like that. Have an idea of what you're going to do. Whether it's a lightning strike or any other type of fire,” said Kelso.
It took 30 minutes to bring the fire under control, but everything must be replaced and the house rebuilt.
Despite it all, Pratt-Chambers is feeling grateful, "All my important documents, all my pictures I didn't have to worry about any of that, those things getting destroyed because I kept them in a fireproof safe.”
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BALTIMORE — Tony Vaughn's favorite part about delivering mail is also what opens him up to danger when he's on the job.
"We're out in the community, we're part of the community. We take pride and sometimes personal ownership of these routes. We see kids grow up, and meet neighbors. And the neighbors look out for us," Vaughn said.
Right now, they could really use people looking out for them.
After serving as a carrier for almost 40 years, Vaughn is now the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers' local branch.
He's worried for his colleagues.
"Letter carriers are getting robbed at gunpoint. Some physically assaulted.Just this past Wednesday, a letter carrier was robbed of his vehicle, his personal items," Vaughn said.
The alarming trend started with thieves targeting mail inside the collection boxes. But now they're also targeting mail carriers themselves.
In last week's robbery -- both the truck and all USPS property was recovered, and the letter carrier wasn't hurt, but not everyone is so lucky.
Take one example from New Jersey in May - video shows a postal worker getting chased through a yard and pushed to the ground.
"When you're out there, you're just out there trying to deliver the mail, do your job, go home to your families, but now have this concern of, am I going to get robbed," Vaughn asked.
Congressman Kweisi Mfume recently met with the Postal Police Officers Association, and he was disturbed by what he learned.
He says many of the thieves are after a specific set of keys, called arrow keys, that provide access to collection boxes in an entire zip code.
Once inside, they can find things like checks and money orders.
"If we're able to get the arrow key to get into these multi-mailbox units, our take goes up, or our chance to make more money goes up. So it's a very sick psychology that the criminals are using. But we're gonna get them and the postal police are very much determined to do that," Congressman Mfume said.
Vaughn is always telling carriers to keep their heads on a swivel and to leave an area whenever they feel safe.
But he also wants justice.
"It is a federal offense, and we want arrests and prosecutions,"Vaughn said.
The USPS says it can confirm a recent increase in mail theft complaints and robberies of USPS employees and is working to combat the problem and prosecute these thieves.
But there are things you can do to reduce mail theft – most importantly, don't let your mail pile up. Also, report stolen mail to the postal inspection service right away, so it can identify any local patterns and deploy resources to areas that need it most.
Congressman Mfume is also co-sponsoring this legislation, called thePostal Police Reform Act.
It aims to give more leeway to postal police officers, who were previously restricted to doing their jobs only on post office premises, without prior approval. Lawmakers believe postal police officers should be able to perform their duties out on the street, where it's needed most.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use advisory for the Willamette River near Willamette Cove in Portland due to a cyanobacteria bloom and an unsafe presence of cyanotoxins for human and animal exposure.
The advisory, which was issued Friday, warns against swimming, waterskiing and power boating in areas of the lake where blooms are present, OHA said — noting visitors can still canoe and kayak as long as it doesn’t create excessive water spray. Officials recommend catch-and-release fishing as fish caught in areas of the blooms pose unknown health risks if consumed.
Cyanotoxin exposure is mainly caused by ingested water and is not absorbed through the skin, OHA said.
During the advisory, health officials warn against drinking water and say the toxins cannot be removed by boiling or filtering water with camping-style filters.
OHA also says kids and dogs have an increased risk of exposure due to their size and activity level and warn that dogs can get extremely ill or die within minutes of exposure to cyanotoxins by drinking the water or licking their fur.
Symptoms of cyanobacteria exposure may be similar to symptoms of food poisoning and can include a puffy, red rash for skin exposure.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A boater experienced a mola mola (ocean sunfish) sighting off the coast of Pacific City on Sunday.
Oregon Coast resident CJ Reid Hindman told KOIN 6 News that she was fishing a half-mile past Chief Kiawanda Rock near Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area when she took these photos of the fish bobbing around the water’s surface.
“It was so fun to see them,” Hindman said. “It’s been two years since we have seen [any mola mola in the area].”
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fisheries manager Lynn Mattes said that mola mola are more common along the Oregon Coast in the summer when the water is warmer. The unusual creatures can weigh as much as 5,000 pounds and are the world’s heaviest bony fish.
While mola mola can grow up to 10 feet long and 14 feet tall, Mattes said the fish are smaller than a pea when they hatch.
“Mola mola look like someone got bored partway through making a fish and forgot to finish the back half,” Mattes said. “They are missing the typical tail structure found in most other species of fish.”
Mola molas are often seen sunbathing near the surface and use their elongated dorsal and pectoral fins to putter through the water. The slimy animals mostly survive on a diet of jellyfish, making them unappetizing to humans.
“Neither recreational anglers nor commercial fisheries target molas, even with their large size,” Mattes said. “Due to their jellyfish diet, the flesh is very gelatinous and not appetizing to humans.”
Hindman said that the photos show what appeared to be two different mola molas swimming on opposite ends of Chief Kiwanda Rock. However, she couldn’t say for certain that the fish were different.
“The first fish [photographed] swimming flat was larger than the other, so I think it was two different [molas],” she said.
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A New York City man was convicted of murdering the boyfriend of his soon-to-be ex-wife in New Jersey more than 10 years ago, prosecutors announced.
Sui Kam "Tony" Tung was convicted of murdering Robert Cantor in Teaneck, New Jersey on March 6, 2011, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday after Tung was convicted the previous day of murder, aggravated arson, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and stalking.
The conviction is in connection to the murder of Cantor, the boyfriend of Tung's soon-to-be ex-wife, at his home in Teaneck.
During the 8-week trial, witnesses established that between around 10:30 p.m. on March 5, 2011 and 1 a.m. on March 6, 2011, Tung traveled from New York City to Cantor’s home in Teaneck, eventually leading Cantor to the basement bedroom where he shot him in the back of the head with a .380 caliber handgun before setting his body and house on fire.
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Tung faces 30 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Sept. 8.
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The next phase of New York City's war on rats kicks off a new trash initiative this week.
After appointing a rat czar in April, Mayor Eric Adams announced his next target: trash from food-related businesses. Restaurants, supermarkets and bodegas will now be required to use containers for their trash in an effort to combat New York City's rat problem.
Adams finalized a rule mandating that all food related businesses put their trash in secure containers. The administration detailed plans to expand the requirements for containerization to all chain businesses with five or more locations in the city.
"Today, we take giant steps towards [the goal of clean streets] by announcing new rules to containerize trash in our city that, once finalized, will cover 25 percent of businesses and result in 4 million pounds of trash getting disposed of in secure bins each day," Adams said last month.
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This new plan would affect bodegas, delis and grocery stores too. This rule will go into affect August 1, 2023.
Department of Sanitation Commissioner Tisch, in the announcement, noted that the black bags outside food-related businesses basically serve as "a to-go box" for rats. Deputy Mayor for Operations Meer Joshi hoped that the rule would be another step towards the end of "trash-bag mountains."
“No one wants to see it, no one wants to smell it and we certainly don’t want rats to eat it," Tisch said.
Under these two rules, businesses will have flexibility on the type and location of containers, provided they have a lid and secure sides. Containers can be stored either inside of the establishment or within three feet of the property line.
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Some restaurant owners hearing the news had concerns.
“Some of the restaurants have a lot of garbage. It’s at least seven containers they’re gonna be using," said Basudeb Shaha, owner of Bombay Grill House on 9th Avenue.
Shaha says it will be difficult for some to store the bins when not in use, and the New York City hospitality alliance agrees.
Following the announcement, the alliance said it supports “containerizing trash, but as initially proposed, the Department of Sanitation’s mandate is impractical and creates big problems for small restaurants that will have to store big dirty garbage cans in their food preparation and customer seating areas or leave thousands of trash containers permanently strewn on sidewalks across the city."
Still, the owner is willing to give the plan a shot, saying if it keeps rats at bay, it's a good thing.
“This is a good idea because sometimes you put the plastic bag outside, mouse coming … this is nasty, I don’t like that way. This is a good idea," Shaha said.
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Dear J.T. & Dale: Is it just me, or has everyone become overly sensitive at work? I feel like people are defensive about everything. I no longer feel comfortable speaking at work for fear of backlash. What gives? — Thomas
J.T.: A lot of people are dealing with post-traumatic stress from the pandemic, and it's manifested in their mental and physical states. We're seeing not only an increase in people with physical ailments but in mental stress, as well. This causes a lot of people to be more sensitive in the workplace. The best thing you can do right now is to try to be understanding and hope that these people are working toward feeling better. All I can say is that you're lucky that you are not feeling the stress like others, and if you can show some patience and understanding, it will go a long way in building relationships with your teammates.
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DALE: We used to have The Grandma Test: Don't say anything at work you wouldn't say in front of your grandmother. Not good enough now, not with the mouths on some of these grannies. So, here's an option: What if you worked at becoming the person on the team who best understands everyone else? What do they want in life? Who do they look up to? How can you help them accomplish their goals? Be that person. Be the one they make fun of for always thinking the best of the others.
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J.T.: We like to pass along suggestions for career resources, usually a book or website, but this time, we got an uplifting message from Wallie Jones, a man who has devoted a lot of his time to working with young people. Here's what Wallie told us:
I have used some of your stuff in teaching people how to stand out in an interview. I have used one of your questions that has been instrumental in getting jobs: Ask the interviewer, "What does excellence look like in this job?" This question implies, "I am going to be excellent, but you have to define excellent." This is like asking a teacher, "What questions will be on the test?"
Jeanine "J.T." Tanner O'Donnell is a career coach and the founder of the career site workitdaily.com. Dale Dauten's latest book is "Experiments Never Fail: A Guide for the Bored, Unappreciated and Underpaid." Visit them at jtanddale.com, where you can send questions via email, or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.
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A 60-year-old man has died of stab wounds from a fight in June, and police are looking for the man who stabbed him, Tucson police said Monday.
Police gave the following account in a news release:
Jonathan Bartholomew was found by law enforcement officials in the 1500 block of West St. Mary's Road, near the intersection with North Silverbell, on June 10, and had severe injuries.
He was taken to Banner-University Medical Center.
On July 15, investigators were informed that Bartholomew died of his injuries.
The case has been handed over to the homicide unit.
Police ask that anyone with information call 911, or 88-CRIME to remain anonymous.
Tucson has had 39 homicides this year; the figure stood at 44 for 2022 at this time last year.
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Eddie Celaya is a breaking news reporter and host of the "Here Weed Go!" podcast. He graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona and has been with the Arizona Daily Star since May 2019.
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