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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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‘Death County, PA' Episode 6: The ‘good old boys' club overseeing all the prison deaths
SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN:Wondery|Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Other podcast platforms The final episode of the podcast 'Death County, PA' begins to answer the question why so many people have been dying in a Pennsylvania county jail in recent years. And one part of the answer is the people who were supposed to be providing critical oversight were part of a 'good old boys club,' where money and favors moved back and forth between the people running the prison and the people in charge of holding them accountable. The same health care provider who has been accused of providing inadequate care at the Dauphin County Prison during some of the deaths, Prime Care, had not been audited by the county in three decades. That's despite the fact that Prime Care had been banned from providing care in Pennsylvania's state prisons because of an incident where the owner of the company falsified records after a patient died of dehydration. But Prime Care paid one of the three main people in charge of overseeing the jail, former County Commissioner Jeff Haste, more than half a million dollars over four years, income that Haste had not disclosed. Haste also pushed the county to buy property from the same coroner, Graham Hetrick, whose conclusions about why prisoners were dying was being challenged by some of his peers and in the courts. Hetrick was allowing Haste to live in that very same property. In the midst of all these revelations, the family of one of the most recent inmates to die, Justin Cofield, organized a protest at the prison. 'We demand answers,' Cofield's mom shouted at the protest. 'Shame on Dauphin County. Shame on every single person responsible for the death of so many people inside of this building here. Shame on them for the neglect of our children, of our parents, of our neighbors.' During the protest, Cofield's parents confronted Hetrick — the coroner, who had done real estate business with the county and who was accused of creating autopsy reports that downplayed the responsibility of prison staff. Hetrick refused to let Cofield's parents see their own child's body. 'It does not belong to the prison. It does not belong to the county. It does not belong to Graham Hetrick,' one protester shouted. What came out of the confrontation with Hetrick that day highlighted the longtime effort by advocates to bring change to a prison where, experts from UCLA recently concluded, the coroner's office seemed to be misclassifying deaths and where Black prisoners in particular were facing higher levels of violence than white prisoners. 'Death County, PA' is co-produced by PennLive and Wondery and hit the top of Apple's podcast charts two days after it was widely released. A new episode has been released every week, with episode 6 being the final one. Wondery has developed a number of award-winning, long-form podcast series, some of which have gone on to be produced into TV series. Wondery created the series in collaboration with PennLive, a news site run by Advance Local, one of the largest media groups in the United States, operating in 20 cities. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN:Wondery|Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Other podcast platforms How much do Pa.'s top-paid state government workers make? Search our database Pa.'s $200K Club: Who are the best-paid state government workers? See the Top 10 Who made the most working for Pennsylvania in 2024? Meet the $200,000 Club Read the original article on MassLive.
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Krispy Kreme opens in Hamilton to lineups and campers
The 'hot light' at Krispy Kreme is officially on , Hamilton. The red sign which signals that fresh and hot original glazed doughnuts are being made was aglow Tuesday morning, as the new Rymal Road East location welcomed its first customers about an hour after sunrise — marking an opening day more than a year in the making. Hype around the new location started brewing back in January 2024 , when The Spectator first reported that the multinational doughnut and coffee chain would be expanding to Steeltown with one of its theatre hub locations. The new shop spans roughly 4,600 square feet and features a drive-thru window, dine-in seating, as well as a theatre area, which allows customers to watch the doughnuts being made fresh. The excitement about the opening continued to build around noon on Monday, as eager fans arrived, some to camp out outside the shop, in hopes of getting a golden ticket, redeemable for a free dozen doughnuts once a month for the next year. Levi Hetrick, chief growth officer for Krispy Kreme Canada, told The Spectator that the first man in line, Dale Murphy, had the honour of turning on the Hot Light shortly after the doors opened at 7 a.m. 'It's been super fun,' said Hetrick. 'We had almost 20 people spend the night here in order to be first in line. It's been really positive.' The shop was bustling when The Spectator arrived just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, as folks lined up inside and cars made their way through the drive-thru, which had an expanded staging area set up ahead of time as the company prepped for any upticks in demand, noted Hetrick. Doughnut loving drivers line up in the drive-thru at the new Krispy Kreme location at 1280 Rymal Rd. E. in Hamilton on May 13. Inside, customers were each given paper hats as staff handed out hot glazed doughnuts fresh off the line. More to come.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
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Tracy Elementary students gifted saplings for Arbor Day
The Presque Isle Garden Club visited local elementary school students on Friday to teach them about Arbor Day. The garden club has given away saplings to second-grade students across Millcreek for over 20 years. Penn State Behrend highlights Autism Acceptance Month with special event Saplings were given to students of Tracy Elementary School on Friday to celebrate Arbor Day. A member of the garden club said Arbor Day encourages people to value trees and learn how animals and wildlife benefit from them. She recalls why it is important to teach the youth about the environment. Erie celebrates Arbor Day with community tree planting event 'Children are very excited about Arbor Day they love the idea of getting a tree as a gift this is when you want to teach them how to do some of these things properly to teach them how to plant a tree properly and to appreciate them,' said Mary Hetrick, arbor day chariman for the Presque Isle Garden Club. Hetrick said the most important aspect of Arbor Day is to appreciate trees and their importance in the environment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
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Sandusky County resident relieved by tire cleanup program
A Sandusky County resident has removed hundreds of discarded tires from his property, thanks to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's No-Fault Tire Removal Program. Michael Hetrick inherited a property filled with scrap tires and was unsure how to handle the situation, according to an announcement. 'I didn't know what to do with them,' Hetrick said. 'I was worried about the cost of removal, but getting rid of that many tires felt overwhelming.' Hetrick sought advice from the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District and learned about the Ohio EPA's No-Fault Tire Removal Program. 'This program provides cleanups of 100 or more scrap tires at no cost to the property owner if they were dumped on after acquiring the property or inherited with the tires already there," said Anne Gerhart, an environmental specialist for the Ohio EPA. Tim Hassinger, communications and outreach specialist of the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District, emphasized the importance of the program in helping residents tackle illegal dumping. "Many property owners feel stuck when they inherit or acquire land with illegally dumped tires," Hassinger said. "This program takes the financial burden off their shoulders and ensures these tires are disposed of properly, improving both the environment and the community." With the assistance of local authorities and a state-approved waste hauler, the tires were swiftly removed, leaving the property cleaner and safer. 'This program was a great relief for me,' Hetrick said. 'The team was very professional and helped along the way.' The remediation of the 300-500 tires on Hetrick's property cost an estimated $10,000, but thanks to the No-Fault Tire Removal Program, he didn't have to pay a dime. In 2024 alone, more than 168,000 scrap tires were properly managed through 185 projects similar to Hetrick's, thanks to the No-Fault Tire Removal Program. This initiative has been a vital part of the Ohio EPA's efforts since 1993, operating under the Ohio Scrap Tire Remediation Program to help clean up illegally dumped or inherited scrap tires. The Ohio EPA and the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District encourage residents with a tire problem to use the program. Local governments can also use it, collecting tires from public properties and storing them for free removal. Scrap tires pose serious environmental risks if left unattended, including soil contamination, increased fire hazards and mosquito breeding grounds. For more information on the No-Fault Tire Removal Program and how to apply, visit the Ohio EPA's website. For residents of Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties who have their own tires to dispose of, registration is currently open for the residential tire collection. Register by visiting or calling 419-334-7222. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Ohio EPA's No-Fault Tire Removal Program aids Sandusky County man
