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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Governor Braun declares May 17 Kids to Parks Day
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Indiana is celebrating the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day on May 17. Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play to get families out to connect with local, state, and national parks. Mike Braun declared May 17 as Indiana's Kids to Parks Day and signed an official proclamation for it. This day is created so that kids can gain an appreciation for public lands and learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, and natural/cultural history. There are several ways you can celebrate this year. You can find planned activities at this link for things to do around Indiana. Some examples of activities in the Wabash Valley are: Meet the Naturalist – Raccoon State Recreation Area 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by the campground store to see the park's naturalist at their table of interesting things from the park. Planetarium Program – Turkey Run State Park 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Explore constellations and hear the stories attached to them. Lusk Home Tour – Turkey Run State Park 11 a.m. – 12 p.m./ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hear the story of the Lusk Family. Tour their house and hear the nerve-racking tale of how Turkey Run became a state park. The Lusk Home is located on the eastern side of the park. Hike out on Trail 1 or 4, or park in the Lusk parking lot (access off of Narrow's road). Bluebird Box Workshop – McCormick's Creek State Park 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come join the Brown County Bluebird Club to build a bluebird box to help support native birds. This workshop costs $10 a box. Please bring cash to pay for your birdhouse. You can build your box at Pine Bluff Shelter. This workshop requires pre-registration. Please register at b4bluebirds@ Check out the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights with 11 suggested outdoor activities every kid should do. Complete all 11 to become an official Hoosier Outdoor Child and get your certificate here. Get started on Hoosier Quest to earn patches and pins here. You can also check out the state parks kids' webpage for more ideas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Not just a home:' Pre-Civil War house being moved from Cobb County
Crews are preparing to move a historic house from a busy corner in Cobb County to rural property in Ball Ground, a distance of about 30 miles. The McAfee House, located at Barrett Parkway and Bells Ferry Road, was built in the 1840s on a plantation of several hundred acres. It also served as a headquarters for Union soldiers during the Civil War and became a field hospital. Lee and Brittani Lusk bought the house for $1. But there was a twist: the new owner would have to pay to move the house and clean up the property. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] About 40 applicants submitted bids for the home, with the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society organizing a review committee to select a winner. Lusk told Channel 2's Bryan Mims he's restored more than 40 old structures, most of which are homes, and has experience relocating buildings. That made him stand out among the applicants. 'I've always been drawn and attracted to the nostalgia of the old homes,' Lusk said. 'To me, they have more character than more typical modern homes built today.' Cobb Landmarks executive director Trevor Beemon said his organization had been working to protect the McAfee House for years. 'A lot of times, you want to try to save the structure in its original location and setting,' he said. But a retail development is planned for the property, and the house needs a new home. TRENDING STORIES: MANHUNT: Teenager accused of shooting, killing his stepfather in Newton County Atlanta police investigate shooting of 11-year-old One of Canada's 'most wanted' fugitives arrested in Brookhaven The home will be dismantled into six sections and hauled to Ball Ground on a trailer and escorted by police. Lusk will reassemble the house next to his own home. He plans to make it a residence for now, but said it could become a museum someday. 'It's not just a home, it's a story behind every home,' he said. Crews are expected to begin moving the home in sections by next week. 'It's just really gratifying,' Beemon said. 'And especially to see it in the hands of people who are so passionate and excited about the opportunity of giving it a new life.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- Irish Times
Gardaí warn of ‘completely inaccurate' misinformation circulating over death of Garda Kevin Flatley
Gardaí have warned the public of 'completely inaccurate' information circulating online about the death of Garda Kevin Flatley . Gda Flatley became the 90th member of An Garda Síochana to lose his life while on duty when he was struck by a motorbike on the R132 near Lusk in Co Dublin on Sunday morning. An alleged eyewitness account of the incident has been circulated on social media. In a statement, Gardaí said the account has 'no basis whatsoever in fact. READ MORE 'This type of misinformation also risks diverting Garda resources and time from what is a complex and ongoing investigation into this collision. 'We have regularly highlighted the rise in the level of misinformation, disinformation and fake news.' The statement went on to criticise 'misinformation, disinformation and fake news (which) are typically amplified by multiple accounts in order to spread concern within communities. 'We appeal to all members of the public to independently verify any information that you are reading on social media and/or messaging apps.' Gardaí have referred the misinformation report to the social media companies involved. They added: 'It is a matter for them to comment on requests from An Garda Siochana for this material to be removed from their platforms.'
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Perth Now
Fresh twist after serial WA rapist found guilty of 97 crimes
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault A convicted serial rapist found to have drugged and violated a dozen women and girls has launched an appeal against his conviction and sentence. Father-of-two Adam Lusk was jailed for 28 years in January after he was convicted of the shocking crimes. It is one of the longest jail terms for a rapist in Western Australia. During the five-week trial, the district court heard the civil engineer used the internet to trap his victims. Adam Lusk was jailed for 28 years. Credit: Instagram / Supplied Between April 2020 and January 2022, he invited 12 women on dates or to his house in Ascot, Perth, where he assaulted them. Two of the victims were 17-year-old school friends and one was a 16-year-old girl. Lusk was acquitted of indecently assaulting a fourth teenager. Nine women were recorded, including one who could be heard pleading, 'no', 'stop' and 'please, show mercy'. Ten of the victims were drugged with ketamine, Xanax or clonazepam, which the offender bought through the encrypted messaging service Telegram. The 45-year-old claimed what took place was consensual and he denied spiking the drinks of women he had met on dating apps. Lusk pleaded not guilty to a total of 100 counts, claiming the women were consenting and were either 'lazy' or 'role-playing' being unconscious. He was convicted of 97 counts, including 85 of counts of sexual penetration without consent and 12 counts of stupefying in order to commit an indictable offence. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men's Referral Service, 1300 766 491.
7NEWS
13-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Adam Lusk launches appeal over conviction and sentence for drugging and sexually assaulting women and girls
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault A convicted serial rapist found to have drugged and violated a dozen women and girls has launched an appeal against his conviction and sentence. Father-of-two Adam Lusk was jailed for 28 years in January after he was convicted of the shocking crimes. It is one of the longest jail terms for a rapist in Western Australia. During the five-week trial, the district court heard the civil engineer used the internet to trap his victims. Between April 2020 and January 2022, he invited 12 women on dates or to his house in Ascot, Perth, where he assaulted them. Two of the victims were 17-year-old school friends and one was a 16-year-old girl. Lusk was acquitted of indecently assaulting a fourth teenager. Nine women were recorded, including one who could be heard pleading, 'no', 'stop' and 'please, show mercy'. Ten of the victims were drugged with ketamine, Xanax or clonazepam, which the offender bought through the encrypted messaging service Telegram. The 45-year-old claimed what took place was consensual and he denied spiking the drinks of women he had met on dating apps. Lusk pleaded not guilty to a total of 100 counts, claiming the women were consenting and were either 'lazy' or 'role-playing' being unconscious. He was convicted of 97 counts, including 85 of counts of sexual penetration without consent and 12 counts of stupefying in order to commit an indictable offence. In an emergency, call 000.
