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10-05-2025
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Marana father charged in death of his toddler given permission to go on family vacation to Hawaii
A father facing charges in the death of his 2-year-old daughter was granted court approval to travel to Hawaii for a family vacation. The defendant, Christopher Scholtes, of Marana, requested permission to travel to Maui from May 1 to May 9 with his wife and their two daughters, stating they planned to stay with friends of the couple. Scholtes faces one count of first-degree murder and domestic violence, classified as a Class 1 felony. He also is charged with one count of intentional or knowing child abuse — a Class 2 felony — after being accused of endangering his daughter by leaving her in a hot car. A Pima County judge granted Scholtes permission to travel out of state for a family vacation. Court documents said, "The court finds good cause to grant the Defendant's Request to Travel." According to court documents, at the time of the request, Scholtes was released on his own recognizance under the supervision of Pretrial Services. The documents also state that he signed a Waiver of Extradition and was instructed to contact his defense counsel and Pretrial Services officer upon his return to Arizona on May 10. The Pima County Attorney's Office said, "The public record would show that the defendant and his counsel requested permission from the court to travel out-of-state. Our prosecutors strenuously objected. The court granted permission over our objection." In March, Scholtes rejected a deal offering him a sentence between 10 and 25 years if he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He now awaits trial on the first-degree murder charge, which comes with the possibility of a life sentence if he is convicted. Scholtes' next court appearance was scheduled for Aug. 11. 'Jake had the biggest heart': Family mourns man who died after Tucson bus stop hatchet attack This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Marana father charged in death of child gets OK to go to Hawaii
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15-04-2025
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Come celebrate African Art, help at Children's Expo or clean up downtown Bloomington
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization's activities or policies. Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found online at Come help Bloomington Creative Glass Center at their 4th annual cultural celebration — "Pattern & Ritual: A Celebration of African Arts from Ghana to Kenya" on April 26. This is a family-friendly opportunity open to volunteers over the age of 10. Two shifts are available, the early shift runs from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., the late shift runs from 2:45 to 7 p.m., both shifts run during the event. Volunteers will help with the information table, crowd control, running various activities, assisting with blown glass demonstrations, etc. This is an outdoor event. If the weather is bad, the event will be moved indoors. Sign up by April 22 at or For more information, contact bloomingtoncreativeglasscenter@ or 812-345-2470. Volunteers 16 years and older are needed Saturday, April 26, to help at Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Children's Expo. This event is a parent's treasure trove for informational, educational, and recreational resources for school-age children. The Expo continues to offer free health screenings by qualified healthcare professionals for children ages 10 years and younger. Volunteers can sign up to help between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., or 1:30 to 5 p.m. Duties include helping supervise activities, greeting participants, providing general event support, and assisting with vendor hospitality. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. Learn more, find the waiver link, and sign up for your shift at Contact for questions or assistance. The city of Bloomington is looking for volunteers to participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup Day on Monday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in preparation for Indiana University's graduation weekend. The cleanup will focus on making the downtown area more welcoming for residents and visitors by picking up litter, pulling weeds, and improving the overall appearance of public spaces. City staff will lead the cleanup teams and provide all necessary tools and equipment. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside Mayor Kerry Thomson as part of this community effort. The day will be spearheaded by city staff and Brighten Bloomington crews, a Centerstone Job Placement Partnership with the city's Public Works department. Volunteers will meet at Waldron Hill Buskirk Park (331 S. Washington St., behind the police station) for a morning kickoff before fanning out into cleanup teams. Learn more and sign up at Questions? Contact Angela Van Rooy at or 812-349-3505. Bloomington Volunteer Network (BVN) Community Wish List Consider fulfilling a wish for one of the organizations that make up the BVN Community Wish List. Right now, nonprofits are gearing up for their summer programs and services, making it a great time to support their wish list needs. To make a wish list donation: Visit to view current wish lists Choose a wish list you would like to support Make your donation You can find current in-kind material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Volunteer African art Children's Expo Bloomington community cleanup day
