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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Beth Crider retires, leaving a 30-year legacy in Peoria education
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — She's off to retirement after giving a 30+ year career to education in Peoria County. Beth Crider began her teaching journey at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center and grew over 17 years there. She moved into leadership roles and then into administration. 'Peoria County is really like a microcosm of the state of Illinois,' said Former Regional Superintendent Beth Crider. 'You have your large city centered district. Peoria Public Schools with all of the challenges that they face. Then you have a more suburban district with Dunlap, who's only grown in size since I took over in this office. And then you have smaller districts, lots of districts and rural areas, and they have different needs. So you're trying to serve all of that with limited time, talent and treasure. You do the best you can.' Crider landed her role as the regional superintendent in 2014. She's been leading the way forward since then through technology changes, safety, and teacher retention shortages. 'When I started, email wasn't a thing,' said Crider. 'So, the transition of technology over the course of my career, I just don't think there's been any time in the history of this country that it has been so dramatic and so quick. But school safety, I would argue that Sandy Hook has been the defining moment of my entire regional superintendency, because at that moment, being a kindergarten first grade teacher myself, it hit me in a way that I just have never recovered from. And I have spent every moment trying to make sure our students are safe and to get across that finish line May 30th without a significant event will mean a lot to me. Our office is focused on that.' Upon her retirement, Crider said one thing always remained a constant priority. 'It's celebrating our students through the arts, celebrating our students academic accomplishments, celebrating them seeing out in the wild,' said Crider. 'So, I'll go to a restaurant and they'll say, Mrs. Crider, and it's so great to see them being successful and the jobs that they have. I have former students that are engineers, fellow teachers, you name it, they're out there and they're taking the world by storm. It's so exciting to see.' Dr. George McKenna is taking over for Crider after being her assistant for a decade. She said he's fit for the job and he'll stay on the right path forward for the county. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hattiesburg, Sumrall and Lumberton election results are in: See won in municipal races
Results for the 2025 municipal elections in Hattiesburg, Lumberton and Sumrall are in, with new leadership in some offices and returning leadership in others. In Hattiesburg, Republican LeAnn Van Slyke Vance won the Ward 3 City Council seat, defeating Democratic candidate Keenon Walker and independent candidate Joe Wiley. Vance pulled in 898 votes or 65% to Walker's 266 votes or 19% and Wiley's 221 votes or 16%. Longtime Ward 3 Councilman Carter Carroll did not see reelection. The remaining mayoral and council seats in Hattiesburg were either unopposed or decided in the primary election since the candidates had no opponents in the general election. In Sumrall, Mayor Joel Lofton easily defeated challenger Dwayne Jones, bringing in 266 votes or 76% of the vote to return for another term. He defeated opponent Dwayne Jones, who had 84 votes or 24%. Alderwoman at Large Brittany Fortenberry received 268 votes or 77% to challenger Trina McLendon's 80 votes or 23%. Ward 1 Alderman Lamar Reed, with 30 votes or 29%, lost to challenger Jeffery Coulter, who had 74 votes or 71%. Lumberton had a full slate, with each alderman and mayoral seat challenged. The aldermen races were close, with some resulting in recounts. Incumbent Mayor Quincy Rogers lost to challenger James Sandifer Jr., who was endorsed by former candidate Kent Crider. Sandifer received 391 votes or 84% to Rogers' 55 votes or 12%. Crider, who gave up his Ward 1 Alderman seat to run for mayor, announced in late May that he was dropping out of the race. He received 19 votes despite dropping out of the race. Ward 1 voters elected a new representative, following Crider's departure to run for mayor. Annette Sandifer won over challenger Tommy Rheams with 67 votes or 53% to Rheams' 59 votes or 47%. It is unclear whether Sandifer is related to the incoming mayor. Incumbent Alderwoman at Large Sandy Kee will return for another term with 165 votes or 35% to former Alderwoman Tina Speights' 157 votes or 34% and Bobby Gibson's 144 votes or 31%. In Ward 2, incumbent Kyle Crider was defeated by challenger Laurie Surla, with only two votes separating the two. Surla won with 32 votes or 52% to Crider's 30 votes or 48%. Former Alderman Jonathan Griffith will return to office in Ward 3 after winning by four votes against incumbent Alderwoman Myrtis Holder. Griffith received 55 votes or 52% to Holder's 51 votes or 48%. Incumbent Ward 4 Alderwoman Jasmin Holder will return to office after defeating former Alderwoman Audrey Davis. Jasmin Holder received 94 votes or 56% to Davis's 75 votes or 44%. All results are unofficial until they are certified. Some of the results do not include affidavit or absentee ballots. Here is the new slate of municipal leaders in Forrest and Lamar County. All new terms begin July 1. Mayor Toby Barker Ward 1 Councilman Jeffrey George Ward 2 Councilman Eric Boney (replacing longtime Councilwoman Deborah Delgado) Ward 3 Councilwoman LeAnn Van Slyke Vance (replacing longtime Councilman Carter Carroll) Ward 4 Councilman Dave Ware Ward 5 Councilman Nicholas Brown Mayor Tony Ducker Alderman at Large Mike Lott Ward 1 Alderman Gerald Steele Ward 2 Alderwoman Kim Stringer Ward 3 Alderman Blake Nobles Ward 4 Alderman Craig Strickland Ward 5 Alderman Drew Brickson Ward 6 Alderman Craig Bullock Mayor Roger Herrin Alderman at Large Wendell Hudson Ward 1 Alderwoman Donna Bielstein Ward 2 Alderman Vernon Hartfield Ward 3 Alderwoman Jerry Smith Ward 4 Alderwoman Deborah Ferrell Mayor Joel Lofton Alderwoman at Large Brittany Fortenberry Ward 1 Alderman Jeffery Coulter Ward 2 Alderwoman Shanna Istre Ward 3 Alderman Pam Birdsong Graves Ward 4 Alderman Darrell Hall Mayor James Sandifer Jr. Alderwoman at Large Sandy Kee Ward 1 Alderwoman Annette Sandifer Ward 2 Alderman Laurie Surla Ward 3 Alderman Jonathan Griffith Ward 4 Alderwoman Jasmin Holder Lici Beveridge is a reporter for the Hattiesburg American and Clarion Ledger. Contact her at lbeveridge@ Follow her on X @licibev or Facebook at This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Hattiesburg, Sumrall, Lumberton election results: All the winners
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local road-funding legislation nabs Senate vote but likely going to conference committee
Sen. Mike Crider, R-Greenfield, speaks from the Senate floor during the 2025 legislative session. (Courtesy Indiana Senate Republicans) A package of funding options for local transportation infrastructure — sparked by an impending fiscal cliff — passed Indiana's Senate on Tuesday. But it will likely be finalized in a conference committee, per a key lawmaker. 'We've coordinated closely with the city of Indianapolis and other major units (of government) to try to get more funding on the landscape to more effectively handle our road needs,' said Sen. Mike Crider, the measure's sponsor. He cited increasing fuel efficiency, inflation, electric vehicles, alternative fuel and more as complicating the financial future for local roads and bridges. Lawmakers seek road-funding changes, hope to avoid fiscal cliff House Bill 1461 would change up the popular Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, raise the speed limit on Interstate 465 and let local governments tap into excess township funds, among numerous other provisions. Crider read aloud a message from the Indiana Township Association that said its members didn't want to be included in the legislation, but that it was 'inevitable' and that the organization is comfortable with the language. 'I think this bill is going to conference committee, and I'm happy to work with them,' Crider added. 'I have not heard anything further today from them, and so, based on that, I'm assuming we're okay. But I can assure the members of the chamber that both (author) Rep. (Jim) Pressel and myself were in constant communication with all the players in this discussion.' He also noted opinions diverge on language allowing the Indiana Department of Transportation to submit a request to the Federal Highway Administration for a waiver to toll lanes on interstate highways. 'There's (been) a lot of concerns expressed, particularly around the tolling aspect,' he told his colleagues. 'I would remind you that the language related to tolling is all based on the state applying for and receiving a waiver from the federal government, which may never happen.' Even if that does occur, he noted the State Budget Committee would have to approve any plans before implementation. The Senate advanced House Bill 1461 on a 38-10 vote. When legislation goes to conference committee, lawmakers typically hammer out a compromise behind closed doors. If a measure survives that process, it'll head back to each chamber for a final vote before going to Gov. Mike Braun. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gizmo building in downtown Albuquerque being turned into art workspace and housing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A historic fixture in downtown Albuquerque that's been vacant for years is finally getting new life. An artist gallery and studio has bought the old Gizmo building on Central Ave. and is already starting renovations. The building has remained vacant for years and has become an eyesore, but now, that property is in new hands with an ambitious vision. Story continues below News: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorizes National Guard deployment to Albuquerque Trending: NMSU: 6 international students' visas revoked by federal government News: Suspect in custody after fleeing from police in a U-Haul with people in the back Education: Curanderismo in the classroom: Albuquerque high school teacher introduces students to Mexican folk healing 'Historic spaces like this one have held so much life in the history of a community, and to renovate them and bring new life to them is super important for multiple reasons,' said sheri crider, founder & director of Sanitary Tortilla Factory. Sheri crider is the founder and director of Sanitary Tortilla Factory, a downtown gallery and studio focused on giving artists opportunities. She bought the four-floor building, which used to be a JCPenney before turning into the Gizmo clothing store, which closed in 2018. Crider said the building will soon house print manufacturing, a gallery, and exhibition space. 'It will give artists a place to make work, it'll give artists a place to show work, and hopefully will also have an art supply store,' said crider. She's also planning for re-entry housing for previously incarcerated artists getting back on their feet. 'We'll have five or six apartments, communal dining living space, along with studio apartments, and we'll have on-site counseling,' said crider. Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquin Baca said he hopes the project can help start a domino effect for more revitalization downtown.'It being such a big prominent property, it'll have a much bigger effect than some of these other homes, like you will know that things are changing downtown,' said Baca. Crider is also a contractor and said she will oversee most of the work needed. She hopes to open the building sometime in fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- CBS News
Man accused of stealing Lucky the dog to appear in Westmoreland County court
The man accused of stealing a car with a veteran's beloved dog inside is scheduled to make a court appearance in Westmoreland County on Tuesday. Kenneth Crider was eventually caught after a police chase in North Carolina, but authorities said Willard Martz's dog Lucky wasn't inside. The search for Lucky sparked massive public interest, with a Facebook group called Bring Lucky Home to PA amassing thousands of followers. Billboards even went up across the Pittsburgh area, trying to spread the message. Police said Crider stole the keys from Martz's pants pocket while he was on his way into the Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon on Sept. 23. Investigators said Crider hopped into the car and drove off , with Lucky, a 10-year-old Airedale-terrier mix still inside. After catching Crider about a week later, he told detectives he let Lucky go "at an unknown rest stop between Myrtle Beach and Nash County," around 500 miles from Lucky's home in Westmoreland County. While there were reports of stray dogs who looked like Lucky , he hasn't been found.
