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Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Victoria Parks? Cincinnati councilwoman under fire over comment on assault
Victoria Parks, a Cincinnati City Council member, is facing backlash for a comment she made on Facebook about the recent brawl in the city, where a white couple was attacked by a mob of mostly black people. Councilwoman Victoria Parks (R) and Holly, the woman who was assaulted by a mob in Cincinnati. (Cincinnati City Council and X) In the comment section of a user's post on the incident, Park seemingly suggested that the couple called for the beating, and she is "grateful" about what happened. "They begged for that beat down! I am grateful for the whole story." The comment immediately attracted backlash and soon went beyond Facebook and was viral across social media. A section of the internet was circulating a screenshot of her comment. However, she has still not deleted the comment and continues stand by what she said. Here's the viral screenshot: Who is Cincinnati City Council member, Victoria Parks? Victoria Parks serves in the Cincinnati City Council in the second-highest position, the President Pro Tem. She started office in 2022 and has announced that she will not seek reelection after her term ends. Also read: Who is Holly? Vivek Ramaswamy provides update on white woman assaulted in Cincinnati A Cincinnati native, she grew up in West College Hill and is a United States Air Force Veteran. She served in the Air Force for four years, from 1976 to 1980. She left the army as a Personnel Specialist (E-4) rank and was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award and Good Conduct Medal. She served as Chief of Staff to Commissioner Todd Portune, the longtime Hamilton County Commissioner from Ohio, from 2016 to 2019. After Portune's retirement, she was appointed as Hamilton County Commissioner. In 2022, she was elected to the city council on a Democratic Party ticket.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Daniel 'Dan' Robert Worstell, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Daniel 'Dan' Robert Worstell, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025. Dan was born on March 9, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Calvin Jennings Worstell and Judith K. (Graham) Simon. Find obituaries from your high school He graduated from Lehman High School in Canton. Following graduation, Dan answered the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 21, 1975. After completing his service, he re-enlisted in the United States Army on July 15, 1980, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and served as a tank operator. His military career included over two years stationed overseas in Korea before returning stateside. Throughout his honorable military service, Dan was awarded several commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Badge with Pistol Bar, Marksman Badge with Auto Rifle Bar, Army Lapel Button, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Dan was honorably discharged on March 17, 1988. In the early 1990s, Dan settled in the Youngstown area, where he worked for many years as a warehouse manager with Kaleel Brothers. He was a member of various VFW Posts and found joy in staying active on social media, discussing politics, playing the guitar and ukulele and showing his love for animals. He also was an avid sports fan and looked forward to rooting on his favorite teams The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Guardians and Browns. Dan will be remembered as a quiet, generous man who found contentment in the simple things in life. He was an all-American guy who loved his family and was proud of his country. He is survived by his brother Jeff (Danielle) Worstell of Poland, his sister Lisa (Ralph) Moore of Lowellville, his nieces and nephews: Ashley (Robert) Curtis, Emily (Mike) King, Geno Moore, Samantha Moore, and Jacob and Taylor Worstell; as well as several great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Jennings Worstell, and his mother, Judith K. Simon. Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. A funeral prayer service will follow at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Russ Adams. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman, where military honors will be provided by the Ellsworth VFW and the United States Army. To send condolences to the family, please visit To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel Worstell, please visit our floral 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
American Press
23-05-2025
- General
- American Press
Jerry W. Roessler
Jerry W. Roessler, 73, a native of Lake Charles, La., and current resident of Westlake, La., died peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. An ardent patriot with a servant's heart, Jerry led a life of service to his country and community. He served in the United States Army with honor and distinction, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Expert Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge M-16 Rifle, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge Grenade. He was deployed to Germany, and Korea, where he served in the Demilitarized Zone. After his Honorable Discharge, Jerry continued his legacy of service in local law enforcement. Mr. Roessler retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in 2023 after 38 years of protecting and serving the residents of Calcasieu Parish. Jerry was a huge fan of sci-fi movies and books. He was proud to have seen every Star Wars Movie in the franchise in theaters. Mr. Roessler was a voracious reader and read thousands of books throughout his life. Jerry was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He instilled unto his children the importance of hard work, dedication, and serving their community. Mr. Roessler is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Erma Williamson Roessler and his siblings, Tommy Roessler, Keith Roessler Sr., and Karen Roessler Garner. He leaves to cherish his memory, his two loving children, Colby Roessler, and his wife, Callie and Brandi Havard and her husband, Tommy; his four grandchildren, Madisyn Havard, Jaxon Roessler, Brendon Havard, and Clara Roessler; his brother, Herman Roessler; his Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's' Office extended family, and his brothers-in-arms from the Second Armored Cavalry Regiment. In lieu of flowers and customary remembrances, the family requests that donations be made in Jerry's memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gift Processing Department, PO Box 1858, Merrifield, VA 22116-9641. In accordance with Mr. Roessler's wishes, his cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home, and private burial with Military Honors will follow at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Who is John Stea? More on suspect in Hawaiian Airlines false bomb threat
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego-based Navy sailor was cited and released Tuesday after allegedly making a false bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu. Harbor Police arrested John Stea, 35, after he reportedly told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had a bomb. The incident occurred on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15, which was grounded at San Diego International Airport for hours while authorities searched the aircraft. Cellphone video taken by passenger Debbie Danzig shows officers escorting Stea off the plane in handcuffs. Passengers remained on board during the initial investigation before eventually being asked to deplane as authorities, including officers in tactical gear and bomb-sniffing dogs, conducted a full search of the aircraft and luggage. 'It was absolutely silent on the airplane. Nobody was saying anything,' Danzig said during an interview on FOX 5's morning show. 'We had no concerns — the airline handled it very well, everybody was extremely calm.' No explosives were found, and officials later confirmed the threat was a hoax. The flight, carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew members, departed for Hawaii roughly six hours later. Stea is facing misdemeanor charges of making a false bomb threat and falsely reporting a security threat. Because the charges are misdemeanors, he was cited and released rather than booked into jail. According to Navy officials, Stea is an Electronics Technician Second Class assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One, which focuses on anti-terrorism operations and military force protection. He has served in the Navy since May 2009 and has received several commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal. Stea lives in Coronado with his wife and two children. The U.S. Navy said it is reviewing the situation, and it is unclear how the charges might affect his military career. The San Diego City Attorney's Office will determine whether to prosecute the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Vice President JD Vance to deliver speech at 2025 U.S. Naval Academy graduation in Maryland
Vice President JD Vance will deliver a speech at the U.S. Naval Academy's 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony in Maryland, leaders announced. The ceremony will be held on May 23 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The ceremony will be closed to the public, but will be available through a live stream. Vice President Vance's military history After high school, Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a military journalist for four years. He was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, according to Naval Academy leaders. Prior to his career in politics, Vance graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School and was a venture capitalist. Latest at the Naval Academy The Naval Academy's class of 2025 includes about 1,000 midshipmen. They received their service assignments in November 2024. A total of 787 were assigned to the Navy, and another 262 were assigned to the Marine Corps, according to school leaders. In early April, the Naval Academy announced its 91st Commandant of Midshipmen. Graduate Capt. Gilbert Clark, Jr., will serve in the role, which is similar to a dean of students at other universities. Leaders said Capt. Clark will replace the current commandant, Capt. Walter Allman III, during a ceremony in June. The academy made headlines after 400 items were pulled from its library at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in April. Hegseth's office ordered the school to get rid of volumes that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in a move aimed at purging DEI content from federal agencies. Some of those purged items focused on topics like gender identity, sexuality and race.
