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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Armed man barricaded inside Allen Park gas station involved in police standoff
ALLEN PARK. Mich. (FOX 2) - A police standoff is underway with a barricaded man inside an Allen Park gas station Friday night. A large police presence is in the area with traffic routes being diverted, as a SWAT team is gathered with guns drawn and a negotiator outside the store. The situation has been unfolding since about 5:30 p.m. It is unclear if the man inside the Marathon gas station store is armed. The operation is underway at Southfield and Allen roads with police working to secure the surrounding area and block off traffic to keep bystanders at a distance. The roadway has been shutdown until further notice. Stay with FOX 2 for more information as it becomes available.
CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
Man with kitchen knife barricades himself inside Detroit-area gas station, police say
Police say a man appearing to be carrying a kitchen knife has barricaded himself inside a gas station on Friday in Allen Park. The standoff is unfolding at the Marathon gas station at Allena and Southfield roads. Police say people were able to get out. Police received a call about a man sitting outside a McDonald's at about 4:30 p.m., but when officers arrived, the man ran into the gas station. They say he is the only person inside the store. Officers remain on the scene. This story is developing. Stay with CBS News Detroit as more information becomes available.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Cork City Marathon: Road closures, course route, and everything else you need to know
The Full Marathon commences at 8:15 am (City Centre) and the Half Marathon commences at 10:15 am (Monahan Road), with road closures across the city to facilitate the race, with both full, half, and even 10k races fully sold out. Those participating and indeed supporting are being asked to stay out of the city when driving if at all possible, and use public transport to get around, including the city's large Park & Ride facility, as well as suburban train networks if coming from the North or East of the county. What's the route? Both full and half-marathons tie up for much of the race, while the longer edition takes in a broader part of the city. The organisers say despite Cork's hills, the maximum elevation will be just 35 metres, and it takes in some of the city's most notable landmarks, as well as brand new road infrastructure projects. The full marathon starts on St Patrick's Street, before heading up Leitrim Street, past the Heineken Brewery, and into Blackpool, before turning back into the city and heading down South Mall. From there, elite runners will head past Tivoli and through the Jack Lynch Tunnel, before coming off the South Link at Mahon Point, and making their way through Mahon and down to Blackrock Castle, taking the line walk back to the city centre for the third time. From there, the route heads out the city link road as far as the Blackash Park and Ride, past Musgrave Park and through Togher and Ballyphehane, passing the Lough on its way to UCC and out the Model Farm Road. Runners will pass the site of the former Tennis Village before taking Inchigaggin Lane, back onto the Carrigrohane Road and down the Western Road before returning back to Patrick's Street for the finish line. What does it mean for traffic? Inevitably, the route, which hits all sides of the city, will cause traffic disruption and road closures. But they say knowledge is power, so here's where you need to avoid and when. Jack Lynch Tunnel Given that this is the part of the route with the highest traffic flow, it makes sense to start right here. The tunnel will remain open for the duration of the day, but will operate a contra-flow system until 12 noon, it will fully reopen at 1 pm. The Dunkettle Roundabout and interchange will both be closed until 1 pm. The Silversprings dual carriageway is closed until 1 pm inbound, but will remain open outbound. City centre The city centre streets will be closed most of the day. North Main Street, Liberty Street, Kyles Street, Adelaide Street and Castle Street will remain closed from 7 am to 4 pm, while St Patrick's Street is closed until 6 pm. Washington Street will be down to a single lane inbound, while outbound will be closed from 8 am to 10 am. Further down the Western Road is down to one lane only from 8.30 to 9.30 am. Disruption should be limited on Grand Parade, South Mall, Parnell Place, Merchant's Quay and Lavitt's Quay, which will all be open again by 10.30 am on Sunday morning. St Patrick's Quay and Horgan's Quay are closed until noon, while the Lower Glanmire Road closes until 1 pm. Blackpool Blackpool village remains closed until 10.30 am while the bypass through Carroll's Quay reopens at 11.30 am. Mahon/Blackrock The line walkway does a lot of the heavy lifting here, but roads around Mahon Point and Skehard Road, as well as the Castle Road, remain closed until 1 pm. The Centre Park Road and Victoria Road will also reopen at 1 pm. Ballyphehane/Togher Cork City Council are asking locals to check with local routes, but most major routes around the area, including Connolly Road, Tory Top Road, Pearse Road, and Tramore Road, will all be open again by 2 pm. UCC area Many of the students will probably still be turning over by the time the Magazine and College roads reopen by 2.30 pm. That's also when Hartland's Avenue, Glasheen Road, Farranlea Road and Model Farm Road can expect to reopen. Lee Fields Roads around the Lee Fields, including Inchigaggin Lane (which will stay open to local traffic), Carrigrohane Road, as well as the Western Road and Mardyke Walk will reopen at 3 pm. Cork City Council are calling on those coming into town at that time to avoid the area, and instead head through Sarsfields Road past Wilton Shopping Centre, and take the South Link road into the city instead. Where to watch the race? People are being encouraged to make their way along the route and support the incredible runners who take part in the event. Cork City Council says that the best points to view the race from include: St Patrick's Street/ Grand Parade/ anywhere in the city centre Near the Elysian St. Patrick's Bridge (seeing the race on both sides of the river) Turners Cross The Lough Model Farm Road near MTU So whether you're competing or supporting, we hope your race goes well, and yet another successful marathon takes place on the Banks of the Lee!
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Vaval impresses at Bombers camp
Of the several tattoos that mark Trey Vaval's neck, the checkered flag that covers his Adam's apple might be the easiest to notice. The black and white artwork holds two meanings for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie, who plays defensive back but is making a push for a roster spot as a return specialist this spring. One is a salute to his family, which races in motocross back home in Blue Springs, Mo. The other is an ode to Nipsey Hussle, the late West Coast rap artist who coined the catchphrase 'The Marathon Continues,' which symbolized his relentless pursuit of success, even in the face of adversity. CAMERON BARTLETT PHOTO Blue Bombers rookie defensive back Trey Vaval took all of the returner reps in Winnipeg's pre-season opener against Saskatchewan last weekend, registering 37 yards on two kickoffs and 24 yards on three punts. 'This is my marathon,' Vaval said Wednesday. 'You only get one chance at this life.' The placement of the flag made it perhaps the most painful of the bunch, which is ironic because the 24-year-old has already felt plenty of pain in his young career. Before signing with the Bombers this off-season, Vaval attended training camp with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons last fall. That didn't go as planned for the undrafted free agent, who was cut before appearing in a pre-season game. Vaval called it a valuable learning experience on the dos and don'ts in pro football, but being released still rocked his world for months before Winnipeg came calling. 'Football has always been the option A. I never had an option B. If I got cut tomorrow, I don't know what I would do with my life. That's just being real. I've always put football first,' he said. 'I got cut, I didn't know what I was going to do with myself, I was waiting for a call and just working out every day, super depressed, I didn't know what was going to go on, so getting closer to God, God has brought me out of the bottom, for real.' On that note, Bombers camp has been a more enjoyable experience for the 6-0, 163-pounder. While working out at defensive back, he's often been the first player to see reps as returner, which points to the intrigue he presents among the coaching staff. Vaval has also seen a lot of personal development this month. 'It's been amazing. Yeah, you're going to have bad plays, but I feel like I've grown a lot just as a person and as a man, and spiritually. Camp time is just around the guys and coaches, and it's away from the world. I had time to get closer to God, I had time to focus on my craft. So… play-wise I feel like I've done pretty good, I've just been sitting out here giving my best effort every play,' he said. 'Every day just wake up, and it's like every day is a blessing.' Vaval took all of the returner reps in the Bombers' pre-season opener against Saskatchewan last weekend, registering 37 yards on two kickoffs and 24 yards on three punts. Though he didn't make any critical mistakes like fumbling, there were still learning moments for the rookie. His American habits crept in on the first punt he fielded. After a short boot, he pointed at the bouncing ball and yelled at his teammates to 'Get away' from it, which is a standard practice in the NFL for punts that can't be fielded cleanly. That's a no-no in the CFL, where teams want players to catch the ball in the air. After being reminded by special teams co-ordinator Mike Miller, Vaval didn't let another ball touch the ground. 'He took instructions very quickly,' head coach Mike O'Shea said earlier this week. 'He was screaming up there, attacking the football, staying in bounds. Like, he got pinned to the sidelines on one, had to put the brakes on and spun back into the fray of getting hit by three or four guys, but he was scrapping for those extra yards. That makes a difference for the return teams, the guy's blocking, when they see a guy that's going to fight for extra yards, a guy that's not just going to scooch out of bounds… I think it paints a picture for the blockers that they better be doing more.' BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS FILES Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea has been impressed by Trey Vaval's return game, saying the rookie 'took instructions very quickly' and 'was scrapping for those extra yards' in the pre-season game. Vaval, who was an all-conference return specialist and an All-American at Missouri Western State in 2019, doesn't have to be told twice when it comes to catching kicks. 'Being a return specialist, I had a coach tell me, 'That ball in your hand, you're literally carrying the whole organization — the president, everything, is in your hands.' So if they say, 'Go get that ball,' you better go get that damn ball,' he said. O'Shea feels confident about several options that are available to return kicks, which will be especially important as long as Peyton Logan, the presumed top option, is injured. Myron Mitchell, Gavin Cobb, Dillon Mitchell and Keilahn Harris are among the others who have taken turns this spring. Myron Mitchell was the only other player to log a return in the first pre-season game. O'Shea said Wednesday that the team will 'probably rotate a few more guys' at returner in the club's final exhibition contest against the Roughriders in Regina on Friday. Vaval made a splash in the receiver-defensive back period of Wednesday's session, jumping an in-breaking route perfectly and securing an interception on a throw from Chase Artopoeus. He called it an example of how much freer he's playing these days. Unlike his first time in Atlanta, Vaval isn't worried about what his future holds. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. He's enjoying playing football while it lasts, and letting the cards fall where they may. 'Ever since I've been here, (I've been) taking every day, day-by-day. Today, I had a good practice. I'm not even worried about tomorrow. We still have to go watch film. So, I'm not really worried about it because, at the end of the day, you could be the best on the field… and get cut… so whatever I can't control I'm just not even going to think about,' he said. 'Come in, play to my best ability and not even think about it.' X: @jfreysam Joshua Frey-SamReporter Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the Free Press. Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. 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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hospice El Paso to receive over $100K from Marathon Petroleum Corporation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Hospice El Paso will receive a $174,000 donation from Marathon Petroleum Corporation this week, which includes the gift of a fully equipped ambulance to support the organization's patient transportation needs. The donation will be held on Thursday, May 29, the organization said in a news release. The donation will enable the organization to 'provide timely and compassionate transportation for patients requiring specialized end-of-life care, ensuring they receive the support they need with dignity and comfort,' read the news release by the organization. 'We are deeply grateful to Marathon Petroleum for their unwavering commitment to our community,' Dr. Jim Voiland, CEO of Hospice El Paso, said. 'This donation will have a lasting impact on our ability to serve patients and their families during some of their most challenging times. The ambulance will strengthen our mission to offer comprehensive services tailored to the unique needs of each patient.' In addition, Marathon's contribution includes support of the upcoming annual Margarita Shake-Off, scheduled for June 28, as well as sponsorship of the organization's Heart of Hospice Gala, according to the news release. The organization said funding for the two events supports the agency's charity care for uninsured or underinsured patients, veteran services, pediatric hospice care, bereavement, and support services. 'At Marathon, we believe in investing in the communities where we live and work,' Miguel Vasquez, board member of Hospice El Paso and industrial hygienist for Marathon Petroleum, said. 'Supporting Hospice El Paso aligns with our values and our commitment to enhancing the well-being of our neighbors.' For more information about Hospice El Paso and how to support its mission, visit here or call (915) 532-5699. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
