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Perth Now
6 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Mosaic mural blesses primary school
Spearwood mosaic artist Maria Russo has just completed her biggest piece yet in a 5mx2.5m mural of the Virgin Mary for Assumption Catholic Primary School. Russo said the mural took her six months to complete and was very challenging, but she loved every minute of it. Spearwood artist Maria Russo with her piece for ACPS. Credit: Supplied 'It's just been so overwhelmingly amazing to have this opportunity,' she said. 'Knowing it's going to be there forever, it's my little landmark on that school and I'm extremely proud of it.' Russo said she has always loved art and used creating as a form of therapy in 2021 after being made redundant from her job as an art teacher during COVID-19. Since then, she has turned her passion for mosaics into a full-time business. 'As a former teacher, creating something for a school has been very fulfilling in a way,' she said. 'Seeing the students' faces while I was installing it was a really sweet thing. They were so precious and it was very humbling.' ACPS principal Miranda Swann said Russo's artistic vision beautifully captured the school's connection to St Mary. The mural in its early stages. Credit: Supplied 'The mural of Our Lady was created as a sacred and reflective space for our students and wider community — a place to pause, pray and feel connected,' she said. 'This mural invites us all to live with compassion and purpose, deepening our commitment to nurturing the spiritual growth of every child.' Ms Swann said it was important to the school that the mural was created by a talented WA artist. 'We wanted the design to use a medium that would stand the test of time and speak meaningfully to our students,' she said. 'Maria perfectly interpreted that vision and it's been an absolute delight to see the reaction of our students viewing the mural for the first time — their faces have lit up in awe at the intricate detail and eye-capturing colours of Our Lady.'
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Judge to clarify status of undecided charges for Maryland teacher acquitted of sex abuse
Maryland teacher Matthew Schlegel was acquitted of sex abuse charges in a partial verdict. On Tuesday, he will appear in court as a judge is expected to clarify the status of the three charges that the jury could not agree on. Schlegel was accused of sexually abusing eight of his students between 2022 and 2024 while he worked as a third-grade math teacher at Severna Park Elementary School in Anne Arundel County. A jury found him not guilty of 18 counts of sex offenses in a partial verdict, but they remained deadlocked on three charges. Jury deadlocked on three charges The jury in Schlegel's five-week-long trial was unable to agree on three second-degree assault charges. They deliberated over the 21 charges for three days, initially telling the judge they were unable to agree on seven. Judge Pamela Alban told the jury to keep trying to find common ground, leading them to agree on one more charge. The jury told the judge they doubted they would agree on the remaining three charges, leaving Schlegel with a partial not guilty verdict. Return to work after review Schlegel was ordered to be released from custody after he was acquitted under the condition that he could not have contact with the alleged victims or their families. He also can't be unsupervised around minors. His attorneys told the media that Schlegel suffered and could be in shock for some time. Anne Arundel County Public Schools said Schlegel will return to paid status after the district finalizes its review of his job status and employment assignment. Parents protest partial verdict Parents of the alleged victims and members of the community expressed disappointment and outrage after the verdict. Some protested outside the courthouse while others planted nearly 2,000 pink signs around the county in support of the 10-year-old girls who testified against their teacher. "This outcome yesterday. It's a complete and total failure, and now our focus is on, how do we keep these girls safe? How do we keep our school system safe?" said Katie Juhasz, a friend of an alleged victim's family. The parents of the alleged victims held a press conference led by Attorney Thiru Vignarajah. He represented the families in claiming that Schlegel was wrongly acquitted. "When a number of the families reached out to me earlier this week, their frustration, their devastation, and their heartbreak were not abstract. It was rooted in a feeling of betrayal by the very systems they had come to Severna Park to trust," Vignarajah said. Vignarajah said the families will continue to fight the verdict in any way they can.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
EPS officer charged with assault after man had nose broken during arrest: ASIRT
Update: Const. Alexander Doduk was found not guilty in June 2025. An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with assault after an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). ASIRT was directed on Nov. 26, 2019, after the EPS officer allegedly used a baton during an arrest, resulting in a broken nose. As a result of the investigation, ASIRT found that there were reasonable grounds to believe that a crime had been committed, and forwarded the investigation to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS). After being advised by ACPS that the evidence met the standards for prosecution, ASIRT's executive director, Michael Ewenson, determined that the officer should be charged. On Wednesday, Const. Alexander Doduk was charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11. ASIRT is directed to investigate police matters that include serious injury or death to any person, as well as allegations of police misconduct.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jacksonville's ACPS launches ‘Kitty Hall', a purrfect opportunity to foster kittens
The City of Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosts 'Kitty Hall', a foster event where participants can foster kittens. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The event will be at James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, June 13, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. 'If you've ever wanted an easy, adorable way to support your city shelter, now's your chance', said ACPS. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'These kittens need a temporary place to crash for a week or two until they're old enough to be adopted. Fostering comes with extra perks—fosters can choose to adopt their kitten if they fall in love, and the shelter will take care of all the vet care before sending them home.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Allegany County Public Schools dismissing early due to potential flooding
ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. () — With severe thunderstorms expected to hit the DMV, Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 30. The district said all schools will be dismissed three hours early because of potential flooding. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a moderate flood watch will go into effect at 4 p.m. across the county and remain in place throughout the day. Man injured in shooting near Waterfront Metro Station in DC NWS noted that a round of thunderstorms will bring heavy bands of rain throughout the afternoon and evening. As the storm system moves, about one to two inches of rain could fall each hour. During this time, flash floods are possible and may result in flooding for rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas. , strong winds and heavy rainfall surged across Allegany County, leaving roads flooded and homes damaged. The storm caused severe flooding in the downtown Westernport area and left the Westernport fire station drenched in pools of water. First responders also rescued dozens of students and neighbors during the flash floods. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
