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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Centre Safe celebrates 50th anniversary with luncheon at Nittany Lion Inn
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An organization in Centre County is celebrating 50 years of service to the community. Centre Safe, formerly the Centre County Women's Resource Center, held a luncheon at the Nittany Lion Inn to celebrate the special milestone as well as look into the future. What began in 1975 with a small group of women has grown to have three locations providing services to many in the area. The goal of Centre Safe is safety, equality and respect for all individuals and a community free of relationship and sexual violence. During the luncheon, which was the first since the COVID-19 Pandemic, awards were handed out to many individuals, as well as a ribbon cutting. 'Really, people believing, believing victims and survivors, and believing in the work we do, we always say there's a bubble here in Happy Valley, but there's a lot that happens inside that bubble from all the corners of Centre County. People are affected and people need help, and CentrSafe is here to help,' Executive Director Jennifer Pencek said. During the luncheon, the organization also launched its $2.5 million dollar, 50th anniversary fund. The goal is to raise enough money to complete much-needed projects, but also to fund Centre Safe for another 50 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dayton Foodbank debuts new food van for expanded deliveries
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Foodbank is continuing efforts to tackle food insecurity throughout the Miami Valley. Today saw the local nonprofit debut a new food van, which is possible thanks to the AES Ohio Foundation. The van will ultimately deliver food to those who need it, offering an additional avenue to help those in the community. This is the second such van to arrive on behalf of the foodbank. Lee Lauren Truesdale, chief development officer at the foodbank says that the van will serve to combat a concerning trend. 'Across Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties, which is the tri county service territory that the food bank does serve, we are seeing about 114,000 people who are reporting food insecurity,' Truesdale says. 'That number is up from prior years.' Food insecurity increasing in local counties: report The mission of the Dayton Foodbank is one that the AES Ohio Foundation takes seriously as well, having bolstered the organization since 2004. 'We've supported two vans. one of our employee resource groups, the women of AES, are here today. They will be volunteering in the warehouse and also in the gardens,' said Vivian O'Connell, AES Ohio Impact Leader. Truesdale adds that food insecurity has become even more complex after the Memorial Day tornados and the COVID-19 Pandemic. 'It really changed the game for us, and really many other nonprofits in the area thinking about how we address the needs of our community, making resources accessible, making sure that resources are meeting the community's unique needs as well. This van is a real critical part of that work.' With the van, the foodbank is aiming to increase their total meals served from last year — approximately 15 million meals between three counties. 'Having this van allows us to go into other areas. So, if you think about maybe small communities or you think about neighborhoods where it's challenging to fit one of our large box trucks to make a delivery to a food pantry, to reach, outreach, directly to a client.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Premiere Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan starrer records USD 83,000 in pre-sales, full-fledged booking yet to begin
Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead, is gearing up for release soon. The Telugu action-adventure movie, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A M Jyothi Krishna, has recorded good pre-sales in a limited opening in the USA, with 15 days still in hand. Hari Hara Veera Mallu bags USD 83K of pre-sales in the USA Bankrolled by Mega Surya Production, Hari Hara Veera Mallu clocked a solid pre-sales of USD 83,000 at the USA box office. The movie sold over 3000 tickets in 500 plus shows across 160 locations. As of now, only a few regal locations have opened the advance booking. The full-fledged pre-booking is expected to open in the coming week, along with AMC cinemas. Co-starring Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Aggerwal, Nargis Fakhri, and Nora Fatehi, the period drama is slated for release on June 12th, 2025. Pawan Kalyan is reportedly completing the patch work of the movie these days. It is expected to be a treat for the fans. Set in the 17th century during the Mughal Empire, the movie explores the brave story of Veera Mallu, with Pawan Kalyan playing the titular role. The movie experienced several delays in production due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Pawan Kalyan's political commitments. The initial portions of the movie were reportedly shot by Krish, while the rest was helmed by Jyothi Krishna. Hari Hara Veera Mallu will mark the return of Pawan Kalyan to the big screen after two years. He was last seen in Bro, directed by Samuthirakani. The 2023 released fantasy comedy film failed to meet expectations. All eyes are now on the box office performance of Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The actor also has two more films in the pipeline- They Call Him OG and Ustad Bhagat Singh. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Man charged in deadly Goodyear group home stabbing once spent time in prison for manslaughter
The Brief We sat down with the family of a Native American man who was stabbed to death in a group home. Reno Caddo was 24 when he was killed at a facility in Goodyear. The suspect, Glynn Peaches, was Caddo's roommate at the facility. GOODYEAR, Ariz. - For two years, we've extensively covered the Sober Living Scheme that led to a $2 billion Medicaid scandal, with tribal members used as assets to bill the state for addiction treatment rarely provided. The Sober Living Scheme made national headlines in 2023, after people went missing and even died in certain facilities due to a lack of oversight and regulation by state agencies, stemming back to a time before the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's a scandal with repercussions still being felt by vulnerable people fighting addiction not just within Arizona, but from reservations across the country, as a majority of them are members of native tribes. In this latest report, we hear from family members of a Native American man who was stabbed to death in a group home, as they demand accountability. The backstory The deadly stabbing happened in Goodyear, at a behavioral health residential facility that looks like any other house. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, located near Indian School Road and Falcon Drive, now sits seemingly empty. It was there on April 12, 2025 when 24-year-old Reno Caddo was killed. According to Goodyear Police, Caddo was stabbed more than 10 times by his roommate, Glynn Peaches. Peaches said he and Caddo were drinking, and Caddo was being disrespectful. Caddo, according to Peaches, later pulled a kitchen knife on him, which led to a fight for the weapon. Peaches, who is accused of first-degree murder, had previous run-ins with the law. Dig deeper According to records from the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR), Peaches, who is 45, served two decades in an Arizona prison for manslaughter. Per the records, Peaches was given the sentence on March 13, 2003. While in prison, Peaches was disciplined several times for possessing a weapon, assaulting an inmate, and disorderly conduct. He was released from prison in September 2023. As for charges filed against him in connection with Caddo's death, Peaches has pleaded not guilty. He is represented by a public defender, and the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender has issued a statement that reads: "This is a deeply unfortunate situation that unfolded in the context of a severely mismanaged and ill-equipped group home – an environment that failed in its responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals. We look forward to receiving full discovery to better understand the circumstances leading to these charges, and to ensure that Mr. Peaches' rights are safeguarded throughout the legal process." As for the Goodyear address, officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services have it listed under "His Mercy Assisted LLC." The license was closed in November 2024. We reached out to "His Mercy Assisted," and was told the provider left the home several months ago. Days before AZDHS updated the AZ Care Check profile for this address, we saw it listed under "The Academy Behavioral Health & Wellness," an unlicensed sober living home. The owner said his company placed clients in the home on April 2, but moved out after Caddo's death. We reached out to officials with AZDHS regarding the name change, and they said there was a "data entry error and the entry has been corrected." By the numbers According to the City of Goodyear, police have received 184 calls for service related to group homes from January 2024 through May 2025. During that same timeframe, the city documented 75 unlicensed homes. However, neither the City of Goodyear nor its police department can tell us exactly how many of these properties are sober living homes or behavioral health residential facilities that are unlicensed. A spokesperson said facilities frequently change names, which makes it a challenge to classify the type of homes operating. The city currently recognizes three licensed sober living homes within the area. Meanwhile, Goodyear Police officials say there has been no increase or decrease in calls for group homes. Department officials said they are trying to improve how calls are categorized between mental health, substance abuse and other issues. It has been over a month since Caddo was killed, and his family is still searching for answers. "I was told that he got murdered," said Caddo's sister, Nekeshia. Nekeshia still has questions about the brutal attack. What Nekeshia Said "That night, I just heard they were drinking," said Nekeshia. "I don't know who got the liquor, but they were both drinking because they were in the same room." Caddo's oldest sister, Shamira, was unaware that Caddo was staying in a residential facility for behavioral health. What Shamira Said "It was a shock, definitely. I think I was still in the state of denial, and I feel like I still am in this state of denial," said Shamira. "I've seen a lot of the stories being covered, but I think I sort of came at it with an arrogant mindset of, like 'oh, that only happens to people who allow themselves to be vulnerable to that system.'" We also asked Shamira for her reaction to finding out that her brother was sharing a room with a convicted felon who spent time in prison for manslaughter. "That is reckless, you know, and it's sad because my brother paid that price for their recklessness, and there should be some justice held on their end, too," said Shamira. Shamira just wants justice for her brother, and accountability from the provider that she believes was supposed to keep him safe.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'It's time,' Patina, a dress store that has served the valley for 40 years, is closing its doors
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Roanoke County staple, Patina, a bridal and formal dress store, is closing its doors after 40 years in business. Its owner, Bonnie Jackson, says it's the state of the economy that's pushed her to close her longtime store. For four decades, Jackson has helped generations of young women throughout the valley find their perfect dress for any occasion. Boomtown CrossFit participates in the 'Murph Challenge' this Memorial Day 'I love my customers. I have so many good customers that come back to me and so many girls that got their homecoming and prom dresses here and now they're bringing their daughters in to get their prom dresses,' said Jackson. Jackson says she has thought about closing since the COVID-19 Pandemic, saying it really hurt her business. Now, with the threat of high tariffs on China, where Jackson gets most of her dresses, she says it's time to end this chapter. 'We couldn't survive in any kind of tariff situation where it's so high for China to ship us our goods,' said Jackson. Everything inside Patina is for sale, with huge discounts on homecoming, prom, and bridal dresses. Jackson says she has had people buying multiple dresses at a time because you 'just can't beat the price.' Last call for Beale's Tap Room in Bedford this May Jackson was going to close the store at the end of May, but since she still has so much merchandise left, she plans to stay open through June. Once Jackson has closed up shop for good with Patina, she plans to retire and do some of her favorite things: tennis and volunteer work. 'I will really miss doing this and helping all of them be beautiful. But it's time.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
