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Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Harry Stinson's latest school-to-condo conversion in receivership
Embattled developer Harry Stinson's latest school conversion project, the Gibson School Lofts , is in receivership due to missed mortgage payments. But Stinson said in an interview he is seeking a new partnership to help pay out his lender and allow him to finish the redevelopment at 601 Barton St. E. 'The best way for both of us, for all of us, including the (condo) buyers … is to come to an agreement that the construction gets completed,' said the longtime Hamilton developer. 'We could have people in (the building) this year, occupied.' Harry Stinson in his Stinson School condo redevelopment more than a decade ago. The colourful builder — known for the successful condo conversion of Stinson school , as well as famous failed pitches like a proposal to build Canada's tallest tower downtown — has battled a string of recent project and legal woes. In late 2023, Stinson was ordered to pay a $600,000 fine and repay $13 million to investors in a planned Buffalo hotel redevelopment after a tribunal ruled Stinson broke Ontario securities law. That same project also suffered a serious fire during the pandemic and remains badly damaged. In Hamilton, the 72-year-old's most advanced project looked to be the Gibson School Lofts, a condo conversion of the former Barton Street East school that would see two storeys added to the historic building and townhouses built in the old schoolyard. Stinson's company bought the building in 2014 and restoration, including replacing most windows, has been underway for years. But in January, a Superior court judge signed off on an order to appoint a receiver for the property, assets and projects owned by Gibson Lofts Inc. Court documents viewed by The Spectator show the lender is seeking more than $4 million in repayment on two separate loans. The documents also noted past lender concerns about contractor liens and tax arrears that totalled hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2022. The current status of those previously cited liens and arrears was unclear Thursday. The Spectator reached out to the receiver, B. Riley Farber Inc., on Thursday to seek clarity on plans for the property, but has yet to hear back. Stinson confirmed he 'fell behind' on payments to the lender. 'There's no question it has been a rough year,' he said. But the developer also stressed he hopes to maintain control of the project, noting the land has not been put up for sale and he continues to maintain the building. Some would-be condo buyers have left deposits in trust with an independent lawyer during the receivership, he added. 'Discussions between myself and the mortgage holder are ongoing daily. There is really no animosity,' he said. 'We're trying to get a sufficient amount (of money) to pay them out.' The proposed Gibson Lofts would be in the old school on Barton Street East owned by Harry Stinson. Stinson said he is talking to prospective 'joint venture' partners to help the project emerge from receivership — and also to land construction financing, which he described as 'extremely difficult' to find in the current 'appalling market.' Late Thursday, he said he has a 'new lender on board' for construction on the project. The developer also acknowledged his own finances have been squeezed — first by the fire at his ambitious Buffalo project, then by the fines and investor repayment ordered by the provincial Capital Markets Tribunal following a probe by Ontario's securities regulator. Stinson said he has made a 'settlement proposal' to the regulator that is lower — 'on a completely different planet' — than the ordered fine and repayment amount that totalled nearly $14 million. The Spectator sought an update from the regulator Thursday, but did not hear back. Despite those challenges, Stinson said he has no plans to sell local projects like Gibson or a long-delayed condo proposal at the Cannon Knitting Mill. 'Selling any project in this market would be delusional,' he said, adding he hopes to go ahead later this year with new marketing for the project at the former knitting mill near Beasley Park, which the city recently decided to designate as a heritage building. If Stinson retains ownership and management of the Gibson project, he suggested construction could soon begin on one and two-bedroom units, making use of the old classrooms in the former school. 'We have buyers who want to be there,' Stinson said. 'We think this will be (back) on the rails and under construction this summer.'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Where to vote in Lubbock County on 2025 Election Day? Here's what you need to know about
Election Day is Saturday, May 3, and the ballot is stacked only with local issues that directly impact you. There is also one thing different about this election cycle: not every voter in Lubbock County has something on their ballot to vote on. According to the Lubbock County Election's office, only around 32,000 voters have something on their ballot to vote for. The Lubbock County Elections Office reported that 8,704 people checked in to polling stations around the county to cast a ballot during the early voting period that ended Tuesday. That's about 4.5 percent of the 194,000 registered voters in Lubbock County. Dig Deeper: What is on the ballot in Lubbock County? Here's what to know about the May 2025 election The longest ballot includes three items, the shortest includes only one. With polls set to open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and close at 7 p.m. on the same day, here is what you need to know about voting in Lubbock County on Election Day. The State of Texas has seven approved forms of identification that you can bring to the polls to vote. Those include: Texas Driver's License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS. Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS. Texas Handgun License issued by DPS. U.S. Military Identification Card with photo. U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo. U.S. Passport (book or card). If you don't have any of the seven IDs and can not reasonably obtain one, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and bring one of the following: Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter's name and an address, including the voter's voter registration certificate. Copy of or original current utility bill. Copy of or original bank statement. Copy of or original government check. Copy of or original paycheck. Copy of or original of a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter's identity (which may include a foreign birth document). You can also bring a sample ballot to the booth. Stinson advises voters to search for their sample ballot to make sure they have an item to vote on this election on There is one change in this election that is particularly affecting a specific group of individuals — those who reside in the Roosevelt ISD district. Those who can vote on the RISD school bond can only vote on it at RISD Gymnasium (Door A3)– 1301 CR 3300. Individuals who have other items to vote on can also use this polling station to cast their votes on those items, in addition to any other voting centers in Lubbock County that are open on that day. Voting in Lubbock County is voting center-based rather than precinct-based, meaning individuals can vote at any of the following places on Election Day for all other measures on their ballots: Abernathy City Hall – 811 Avenue D (Community Room), Abernathy, 79311. Anita Carmona-Harrison Elementary – 1910 Cesar E. Chavez Dr (Front Entrance), Lubbock, 79415. Bacon Heights Baptist Church – 5110 54th St (Door #3, The Family Life Center), Lubbock, 79414. Broadview Baptist Church – 1302 N Frankford Ave (Fellowship Hall), Lubbock, 79416. C. E. Maedgen Elementary School – 4401 Nashville Ave (Door G3 Gym), Lubbock, 79413 Casey Administration Building – 501 7th St (Room No. 104), Wolfforth, 79382. Celebration Christian Center – 8001 Upland Ave (Sanctuary), Lubbock, 79424. Copper Rawlings Senior Center – 213 40th St (Social Hall), Lubbock, 79404. Ed Irons Middle School – 5214 79th St (Front Entrance), Lubbock, 79424. Elks Lodge No. 1348 – 3409 Milwaukee Ave (The Lodge Hall), Lubbock, 79407. Evans Middle School – 4211 58th St (Door #17) Lubbock, 79413. Frenship Heritage Middle School – 6110 73rd St (Door #1), Lubbock, 79424. Frenship Heritage Middle School – 6110 73rd St (Door #1), Lubbock, 79424. Green Lawn Church of Christ – 5701 19th St (Entry Hall), Lubbock, 79407. Honey Elementary School – 3615 86th St (Front), Lubbock, 79423. J. A. Hodges Community Center – 4011 University Ave (Social Hall), Lubbock, 79413. Jayne Ann Miller Elementary School – 6705 Joliet Dr (Door #4, Gym), Lubbock, 79413. José S. Ramírez Elementary School – 702 Avenue T (Gym) Lubbock, 79401. Lauro Cavazos Middle School – 210 N University Ave (Door #2), Lubbock, 79415. Lubbock ISD Administration Office – 1628 19th St (Door #2), Lubbock, 79401. Mae Simmons Senior Center – 2004 Oak Ave (Senior Citizens Center), Lubbock, 79403. Maggie Trejo Supercenter – 3200 Amherst St(Rodgers Community Center Social Hall), Lubbock, 79415. Monterey High School – 3211 47th St (Cafeteria), Lubbock, 79413. New Deal Community Clubhouse – 309 S Monroe Ave (Community Room) New Deal, 79350. Parsons Elementary School – 2811 58th St (Door G2 Gym), Lubbock, 79413. Patterson Library – 1836 Parkway Dr (Community Room), Lubbock, 79403. Ransom Canyon City Hall (Council Chamber) – 24 Lee Kitchens Dr, Ransom Canyon, 79366. Roscoe Wilson Elementary School - 2807 25th St (Door 5 Cafeteria), Lubbock, 79410. Roy W. Roberts Elementary School – 7901 Avenue P (Door # 8 Gym), Lubbock, 79423. Rush Elementary School – 4702 15th St (Gym), Lubbock, 79416. Slaton Community Clubhouse – 750 W Garza St. (Community Room), Slaton, 79364. South Plains Church of Christ – 6802 Elkhart Ave (Door 1 to Family Life Center), Lubbock, 79424. Sutherlands HomeBase – 3701 50th St (Near Lighting Section), Lubbock, 79413. YWCA – 6501 University Ave (Event Room), Lubbock, 79413. For those who voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election, nothing has changed in the voting process since then. However, for new voters, here is a brief overview of how the voting process works. Check in at a polling place with your form of ID to get your machine access code and ballot slip. Go to a booth and insert your code and ballot as the machine directs. Vote. Once, done. Print your ballot from the machine and double-check that it printed correctly. If an error is found, flag down a poll worker for assistance. Once correct, head over to the insertion machine to insert your ballot to be counted and complete your voting process. For any questions or concerns, visit or call (806) 775-1339. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: How, where to vote early in the Lubbock County May 2025 elections
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
BRPD searching for man accused in deadly home invasion
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge police are asking for the public's help in locating a man accused in connection to the death of a 68-year-old woman earlier this month. Richard Stinson, 68, is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and home invasion, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD). Investigators believe Stinson is connected to the death of Rose Davillier, who was found dead in her home on White Sands Drive on April 14. Davillier was found around 9:30 p.m. after reportedly being attacked. Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said she had been battered before first responders arrived. Detectives believe the suspect entered Davillier's home, attacked her, and fled the area. Stinson is described as a man, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is listed as Dec. 2, 1956. Anyone with information on Stinson's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867 (STOP) or the Baton Rouge Police at 225-389-2000. Republicans plan to focus on tax cuts when they return from break Phones, wallets and a Viking horn: Uber shares which items were left behind in 2025 Trump store is selling 'Trump 2028' hats BRPD searching for man accused in deadly home invasion Louisiana House passes bill that aims to stop reservation reselling without restaurant consent Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Where to vote early in Lubbock County's May 2025 elections? Here's what you need to know
Election season is upon us, and that means it's time to cast your vote and let your voice be heard. Unlike the last election, this season is all about local issues directly impacting you. Lubbock County has several items up for election, from school bonds to municipal elections. However, Lubbock County Elections Administrator Roxzine Stinson said that, depending on where you live, not everyone in Lubbock County will have something to vote on. "Almost 32,000 people in Lubbock County have nothing to vote on this election," Stinson said. "The shortest ballot has one item on it. The longest one has three." With early voting set to start on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and a few changes to how one election is being operated, here's your quick guide on important information you need to know before heading to a polling station. Stinson said the State of Texas has seven approved forms of ID you can bring to the poll in order to vote. Those include: Texas Drivers License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS. Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS. Texas Handgun License issued by DPS. U.S. Military Identification Card with photo. U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo. U.S. Passport (book or card). If you don't have any of the seven IDs and can not reasonably obtain one, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and bring bring one of the following: Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter's name and an address, including the voter's voter registration certificate. Copy of or original current utility bill. Copy of or original bank statement. Copy of or original government check. Copy of or original paycheck. Copy of or original of a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter's identity (which may include a foreign birth document). You can also bring a sample ballot to the booth. Stinson advises voters to search for their sample ballot to make sure they have an item to vote on this election on Those in Ransom Canyon or the Roosevelt ISD district will have a minor change in their election process, which has been approved by the Secretary of State for Texas and the Lubbock County Commissioners. Stinson said if you are eligible to vote in both the Ransom Canyon municipal election and the RISD bond election, then you have to vote in two separate places for the two elections. To vote early in the RISD Bond Election, you can only go to the Lubbock County Elections Office, 1308 Crickets Ave., or the Roosevelt RISD Arena, 1301 CR 3300, on the following days and times: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To vote early in the Ransom Canyon Election and all other Lubbock County elections, you can go to the following place: Lubbock County Elections Office — 1308 Crickets Ave. United - 2630 Parkway Drive, 6313 4th St., 1701 50th St., 2703 82nd St. and 8010 Frankford Ave. Amigos - 112 N University Ave. Market Street - 4425 19th St. and 3405 50th St. Centennial Elementary School — 1301 N Utica Ave. Ed Irons Middle School — 5214 79th St. Jayne Ann Miller Elementary School — 6705 Joliet Drive. Joan Y. Ervin Elementary Schoo — 1802 E 28th St. Rush Elementary School — 4702 15th St. Abernathy City Hall — 811 Avenue D, Abernathy, TX. Casey Administration Building — 501 7th Street, Wolfforth, TX. New Deal Community Clubhouse — 309 S. Monroe Avenue, New Deal, TX. Ransom Canyon City Hall — 24 Lee Kitchens Drive, Ransom Canyon, TX. Slaton Community Clubhouse — 750 W Garza Street, Slaton, TX. You can vote at the above-mentioned locations on the following dates and times: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For those who voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election, Stinson said nothing has changed in the voting process since then. However, for new voters, here is a quick rundown of how voting works. Check in at a polling place with your form of ID to get your machine access code and ballot slip. Go to a booth and insert your code and ballot as the machine directs. Vote. Once, done. Print your ballot from the machine and double-check that it printed correctly. If an error is found, flag down a poll worker for assistance. Once correct, head over to the insertion machine to insert your ballot to be counted and complete your voting process. For any questions or concerns, visit or call (806) 775-1339. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: How, where to vote early in the Lubbock County May 2025 elections
Reuters
15-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Prison health company Wellpath reaches $15.5 mln creditor settlement
April 15 (Reuters) - Prison health company Wellpath on Tuesday announced a settlement with its junior creditors, including people that had sued the company for allegedly providing substandard medical care, removing a major obstacle to the company's exit from Chapter 11. The settlement will provide $15.5 million to junior creditors, give them a 33.3% equity stake in the reorganized company and provide other benefits, Wellpath's attorneys said at a bankruptcy court hearing before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Perez in Houston, Texas. The court-appointed creditors' committee, which previously opposed Wellpath's restructuring, said that the deal offered a 'meaningful recovery' for its constituents, and it will recommend that junior creditors vote in favor of the company's bankruptcy plan. 'This is what we've been fighting for since the beginning of this case,' said committee attorney Nicholas Zluticky of law firm Stinson. Many of the company's junior creditors have litigation claims against Wellpath, which faced more than 1,500 lawsuits alleging that the company provided deficient medical care to prisoners. Other junior creditors include medical vendors who provided supplies, drugs or services to Wellpath. With the junior creditors' support, Wellpath will seek approval of its bankruptcy restructuring, which it says will significantly reduce the company's debt, at an April 30 hearing. Perez said that he was heartened by the settlement progress, and the possibility of a quick resolution of the case. 'This was a tough case, and it is still a tough case, and I really commend you for getting it to the finish line,' Perez said at the hearing. In addition to the cash and equity stake, the settlement will provide creditors with $10 million in new debt owed by the reorganized company, Wellpath's attorney Felicia Permian of McDermott Will & Emery said at the hearing. Wellpath's owner, HIG Capital, will fund part of the cash contribution, paying $3 million toward the junior creditor settlement. Wellpath filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 to address its $644 million in debt, pressure from the litigation, and rising costs for labor and professional liability coverage. When it filed for bankruptcy, Wellpath provided healthcare services in approximately 420 facilities across 39 states. Earlier in the bankruptcy, Wellpath received court approval to spin off its behavioral health division, which provided services at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and mental health rehabilitation centers. The case is In re Wellpath Holdings Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, No. 24-90533 For Wellpath: Felicia Perlman and Bradley Giordano of McDermott Will & Emery For the unsecured claimholders' committee: Brian Rosen of Proskauer Rose; Nicholas Zluticky and Zachary Hemenway of Stinson
