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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Tuttle community gathers for rodeo tribute to Ryder Lewis
Hundreds gathered in Tuttle to honor Ryder Lewis, a 16-year-old cowboy fatally stabbed in Oklahoma City, with a rodeo event organized by his brother.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
OFA students to be offered EMT class next fall
May 11—OGDENSBURG — During the 2025-2026 school year at Ogdensburg Free Academy, interested students will be able to take a course to train them as an emergency medical technician or EMT. The course will be taught by members of the Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, which had approached the school district about the EMT course, led by retired teacher and longtime rescue squad member R. Storm Cilley. OVRS Emergency Services Chief Kenneth Gardner said that the class could help bolster its ranks. With the EMT class taking 120 hours to complete, volunteers are having difficulty fitting that into their daily lives, he added. "It's getting more difficult for volunteers to be able to take the EMT class. This is a way for students to take an elective, take a chance on getting their EMT certification. If they have the desire to continue on in the EMS service, hopefully we may get some of them to join, that would be a plus," said EMS Gardner. OFA High School Principal Cindy Tuttle said that the 110-hour, full-year course will be able to take up to 36 students. "We have 21 students who expressed interest; we may reach out to neighboring schools to offer this opportunity to them. Although we have 21 OFA students interested, we don't know exactly how many can fit it in their schedules as of yet," she said. The course will be offered to juniors or seniors. Students must be 17 years old by the time they take the test in May. Upon completion of their certification they will be EMTs. Tuttle added that the school district reached out to South Jefferson Central School which has had a similar course offering the last several years. "We did speak with one of their counselors to get their input; he was very positive about their experiences at this point," she said, adding that students completing the course and becoming certified would be "employable." The EMT course is a unique opportunity for students who are looking for a possible career or just want to help their community, according to Tuttle. "This is great for our students as they may find a career from this opportunity or choose to serve as a volunteer in the community they eventually choose to live in," said Tuttle, "Our students will gain training in real-life medical situations, and we are able to promote a culture of service and civic responsibility. Lastly, this opportunity offers a look at career interests before students commit to a college program." Gardner agrees. "It's something different for the kids to take. If they have any interest in any type of health care, it's a good class for them to take," said Gardner. He explained that the students who get certified could volunteer wherever they choose to live or go to college as well as make a career out of it. "It gives them a skill that they could get hired for and get paid for," said Gardner. "It's a career opportunity. It could help the entire EMS community not just here in Ogdensburg."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gypsy Hill Pool house safety concerns forces city to make changes for upcoming season
The Gypsy Hill Park pool is scheduled to open in two weeks, on May 24, but there will be some changes after an inspection identified some safety concerns with the current pool house. Staunton is considering a new pool house, but that would not be built, at the earliest, until after this summer's swim season is complete. City Manager Leslie Beauregard told Staunton City Council at its May 8 meeting that the design phase of that new construction is complete and it will go to bid May 19. "We're anxious to see what those bids will say," Beauregard said. That, however, is a future concern for city council. A more pressing problem is that the current pool house has some structural integrity issues that has forced the city to make changes for this season. Chris Tuttle, director of Staunton's Parks and Recreation, provided an update on those changes to council. "There's certain areas of the pool house we're not going to be able to use this year," Tuttle said. The rear staircase from the deck to the pool level is unusable this summer. So is the women's restroom. And the patio directly in front of the rear staircase will be limited in its use. Tuttle said that there is now more damage to the rear staircase than a year ago, with the concrete starting to deteriorate. That will be blocked off before pool opening. The city has come up with some solutions in order to open the pool on time, although Tuttle called it a "work in progress." The former men's restroom will now be the women's restroom with some changing stalls relocated from the old women's restroom to the new space. The handicap ramp will now be used to access the pool deck and signage will be installed to direct traffic flow. As far as additional restrooms, Tuttle said the city is looking into various options. One is to rent an ADA accessible multi-restroom trailer for this summer. Another option is what Tuttle called a "wedding porta-john" which is a more luxury portable restroom. Tuttle said the city thought they had a trailer unit ready to rent for $16,500 but they just found out that it is no longer available. Staff has continued to look for another trailer, but those are considerably more expensive, Tuttle said, with the cost ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 for the season. The other option, the "wedding porta-johns," would cost the city approximately $14,000, Tuttle told council. "That may be the direction we're going in," he said. There will also be temporary handwashing and outdoor rinse stations installed at the pool. Those have been ordered, per Tuttle. The staff has two weeks to find the solutions. "That's the situation we're in," Tuttle said. "We're going to make it work." More: Sports card shop opens in Waynesboro; Equipment company opens in Fishersville: BUSINESS BEAT More: Twin brother of Augusta County sheriff pleads guilty to felony drug charge — Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@ and on Instagram @hitepatrick. Subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Changes being made to Gypsy Hill Park pool house for summer due to safety concerns
Indianapolis Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Tuttle Orchards not happy about prospect of getting new data center as next door neighbor
Popular pick-your-own apple trees, pumpkins and a year-round farm store draw people from around Central Indiana to Tuttle Orchards, a Hancock County family business nearing its centennial birthday. On a recent Wednesday afternoon, several families stopped by the modest arrangement of half a dozen white buildings, buying produce, baked goods and plants to take home. In the fall, when the apples ripen, cars line the parking lot as people flock to the site for fall activities. The scene is bucolic, except for the occasional semi-truck that speeds by on the narrow but busy road adjacent to the orchard, a reminder of the commercial industry that is creeping into the rural area. Now, Hancock residents are concerned a proposed industrial development next door could change the serene nature of the orchard, which dates back to 1928. Surge Development LLC, a Shelbyville-based company, has submitted a rezoning petition to build a MegaSite Planned Unit Development around the intersection of N 400 W. and W 500 N. on hundreds of acres of farmland. The 775-acre site would back up against the orchard. Approval for the industrial complex just east of the Indianapolis Regional Airport would open the door to building a data center campus next to the apple trees. Tuttle's owners earlier this month expressed their concerns about how the Surge development would change their area in a letter sent to customers and posted on social media. "The atmosphere and surrounding landscape to the farm are important to our success," the Roney family wrote in the letter. "The presence of large industrial buildings very close to the farm could detract from this environment and erode the unique appeal that draws families, schools, and community groups to our farm year after year. As a business that has served our community for over 95 years, we want to continue to serve our community." The Roney family, descendants of the orchard's founder Roy Tuttle, are also circulating a petition and asking customers to send comments to the Hancock County Planning Commission. Tuttle Orchards owners declined a request for an interview for this story. Though many in the area have expressed public opposition to the site, the more than 700 acres were designated for future manufacturing use in the county's 2023 comprehensive land use plan. Massive data centers for digital data and computing technology have drawn the ire of neighbors across the country, as more and more land goes to fuel the rise in artificial intelligence. Often times, the companies behind data centers remain a mystery to those in the community. In this instance, Surge Development has been public about its intent. The company said that it is amending the initial plans and will present an updated proposal at a public informational meeting on May 8 at Greenfield-Central High School following meetings with Tuttle's and other local landowners. The plan will likely go through more tweaks before the Hancock County Area Planning Commission hears it on May 27. Surge Development principal Chris King said he wants to be a good neighbor and hear the public feedback. "Part of what is important to me is that we are respectful and we listen to those comments, and we are making those decisions for everyone to coexist," King said. In a letter of intent to the county, Surge Development said the megasite will "allow for the development of a Data Center/Industrial campus with a variety of uses with flexibility to grow as the market may dictate which would include electrical infrastructure and accessory uses to support a technologically advanced and significant investments in Hancock County." While Surge Development is behind the rezoning petition, a different company would sign on to the project to operate the data center. "At this point, our focus is planning the overall site, then we will work with local economic development to draw in businesses," King said. "It's really about trying to get everything in order to make sure the site can support that development and get the proper zoning. We've done a lot of work on this land." Residents worry the development will drain the area's resources because data centers require large amounts of water and energy to keep the technology running and cooled. As a resident in neighboring Shelby County, King said he understands such concerns but added that the company is committed to building an industrial site with transparent operations. Duke Energy and 9Star Connect provide energy to the property while Citizens and 9Star provide water. Surge has also worked with Aqua Indiana to ensure proper wastewater treatment. "As the site develops, we would create a utility plan that we would share with the county and how it can be met with the available utilities as we see those needs," King said. "We're going to make it clear and present it so that it's available to the public."
Indianapolis Star
21-04-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Judge awards $269K to ex-Edison school leader in wrongful termination case
AI-assisted summary Former Edison School of the Arts leader Nathan Tuttle was awarded $269,218 in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Tuttle claimed his civil rights were violated due to lack of due process after being accused of using a racial slur. Tuttle now works as principal at another Indianapolis school. A federal judge has sided with the former leader of Edison School of the Arts in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in 2023 after accusations surfaced about him using a racial slur in front of students. The former leader of the Indianapolis Public Schools innovation school, Nathan Tuttle, will receive $269,218 for what his lawyers say was a violation of his civil rights when he was wrongfully terminated from his CEO position in March 2023. The lawsuit, originally filed in May 2023, alleges the school board defamed Tuttle in his termination proceedings and did not provide him with the correct due process. Lawyers for Tuttle said in a statement that the judge's ruling last week affirms Tuttle's civil rights were violated. 'While no monetary compensation can undo the pain and disruption caused by Edison's actions, the outcome offers a meaningful sense of validation and accountability,' lawyers from Goodin Abernathy said. 'It also brings long-overdue closure to a painful chapter for our client, who has remained steadfast in his pursuit of justice.' Tuttle was removed as the school's CEO and executive director in March 2023, just a week after being put on administrative leave over accusations that he used the n-word in front of Black students and teachers. The lawsuit explains that Tuttle repeated the slur while in a disciplinary meeting with students who had used the word themselves, but was not directing the slur at the students. During a tense public hearing around the same time, parents, staff and students at the school spent more than two hours detailing concerns over Tuttle's actions, saying he created a toxic working and learning environment. Tuttle alleges in his federal discrimination complaint that he was deprived of his due process rights under the 14 th Amendment, which would have allowed him to clear his name during a pre-termination hearing. 'He has, in effect, been cancelled,' the discrimination complaint states. 'The mob mentality that was allowed to pervade the Edison Board meeting on March 7th, carried over to their decision to terminate Tuttle.' The lawsuit also claims that staff at the school allowed students to lead chants of homophobic slurs about Tuttle during a lunchtime protest that was shared on social media. Tuttle's lawyers said that this case highlights the importance of due process, fairness and transparency in all employment practices. 'Nathan's experience also shines a light on the lasting harm that can result when institutions act hastily and without due process – especially in today's climate,' the lawyers said. 'It is our sincere hope that this resolution may serve as a deterrent to similar actions in the future.' Edison is an IPS innovation school, meaning that it operates more autonomously from the IPS district and has its own non-profit board to oversee operations, but unlike the majority of the district's innovation campuses, it is not run by a charter school operator. Due to the public outcry at the time, the board halted plans to expand its arts curriculum programming into the James Whitcomb Riley School 43, as part of changes under the district's Rebuilding Stronger plan. Members of Edison's board of directors could not immediately be reached for comment Monday afternoon. Tuttle is now the principal of another IPS innovation school, Matchbook Learning, a K-8 charter school on the city's west side.
