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10 hours ago
- General
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Hampton Fire & Rescue offers free smoke alarms to residents
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is offering free smoke alarms to help protect the community. As part of a free smoke alarm program, firefighters will furnish and install smoke alarms or replace batteries for any homeowners in Hampton. A working smoke alarm will immediately notify a resident of smoke or fire in their home. To request a smoke alarm, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10 hours ago
- General
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Local Pentecostal church celebrates bishop's 15th pastoral anniversary and 60th birthday
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — It was a weekend of celebration for members of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church in Youngstown. The church hosted a 15/60 celebration for Bishop Shawn Tyson on Saturday with a community service to honor his 15th pastoral anniversary and his 60th birthday. It also marks five years since the bishop was diagnosed with retroperitoneal fibrosis, being told he was in kidney failure and was scheduled to be put on dialysis. 'The saints prayed, and the next day, the nurse came in with these words, 'Wow, what a comeback,' and I said, 'What do you mean by that?' She said, 'Last night, [your] creatine level's 16.8. This morning, almost normal — 2.3,'' Tyson said. 'That was five years ago. I went from 100% kidney failure to 100% kidney function. Only God can do that.' He also said he believes God can help anyone with anything they're going through. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
RNZ News
13 hours ago
- Health
- RNZ News
King's Birthday Honours: Veteran police officer Terri Middleton honoured for work with victims
Senior Constable Terri Middleton. Photo: Police / Supplied A police officer made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in Monday's King's Birthday Honours says she is humbled and deeply honoured to be recognised. Greymouth's Senior Constable Terri Middleton is a school community officer. Over more than three decades, police in a statement said she had worked with victims of child abuse and family harm, in drug education, helping youngsters in and out of school, with the Blue Light charity and inside the Gloriavale community. She joined the police in 1991, and spent most of the first decade of her career as an interviewer and investigating child abuse. In 2002 she became the West Coast school community officer, and was "instrumental in delivering education and prevention initiatives into all West Coast schools, as well as volunteering thousands of hours to local organisations, sporting clubs and charity events". "It is a privilege to be involved in so many people's life experiences," she said. "I am passionate about helping people and trying to make a difference and for this to happen you need to be well supported by others." Senior Constable Terri Middleton. Photo: Police / Supplied Middleton thanked the police leadership team and colleagues, as well as her family. "I very much want to thank them as I know it isn't easy for any family to have a police officer in the mix - there are definitely some challenges. I very much appreciate their love and support as I couldn't do my job without them." Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was "impossible to count the lives Middleton has changed for the better, or quantify the harm prevented by her engagement with some of the most vulnerable people in our society". "I'm proud of the great work our people do every day to support their communities and, as a former Tasman District Commander, especially proud to see this honour go to a Tasman colleague who exemplifies the very best of community policing." Other work Middleton had been involved in included chairing the West Coast Blue Light branch since 2010, preventing drug use and being the West Coast health and safety area representative for the Police Association and a welfare officer. She led engagement with the school principal of Gloriavale Christian Community, which "led to a multi-agency response of active engagement with Gloriavale, enabling her to build trust and co-deliver a range of initiatives that would otherwise have not been introduced to the young people of the community", police said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
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Newsmakers for June 1
OPPORTUNITY HOUSE Opportunity House has announced the appointment of Adrian Perez-Roman as the new program director of S.M.I.L.E. — Skills to Master Independent Living and Empowerment. Adrian Perez-Roman (Courtesy Opportunity House) A Reading native, Perez-Roman brings a personal connection to the community he now serves. Raised in the Oakbrook neighborhood after being born in Puerto Rico, Perez-Roman has witnessed firsthand the challenges facing the city, particularly homelessness, addiction, and mental health struggles. These experiences have fueled his passion for community service and his commitment to creating pathways for healing and hope. A graduate of Kutztown University, he holds a bachelor's degree in sociology. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Perez-Roman offers a bridge between cultures and communities, ensuring that language is never a barrier to the support people need. As the S.M.I.L.E program director, Perez-Roman's goals are to lead with compassion. Perez-Roman lives in Reading with his fiancée and their four children. He also serves as the current Berks County Poet Laureate, a role that reflects his creative spirit and passion for storytelling. Perez-Roman uses poetry to inspire healing and empowerment — tools he plans to bring into his work with S.M.I.L.E. CONCERN CONCERN has announced the addition of two new members of its senior leadership team. Wendy Wait has been named the new chief financial officer; while Michele Gutshall has been named director of quality assurance. Wendy Wait (Courtesy CONCERN) Wait is an accomplished financial executive with more than 35 years of experience specializing in nonprofit leadership in all aspects of the behavioral health and human services field that directly correlates to the services CONCERN provides. She has experience in change management related to the implementation of financial systems, software, and payroll along with experience with electronic health records and specifically the organization's new software Netsmart. She has a proven track record working with senior leadership teams including strategic planning and collaborating with the board of directors. Wait is a graduate of Penn State. Wait is replacing Glenn Miller who is retiring as CFO, but staying on part-time to do marketing and fundraising. Michele Gutshall (Courtesy CONCERN) Prior to joining CONCERN, Gutshall was a chief compliance and privacy officer. She comes to the organization with a wealth of experience working in all things quality and compliance along with many years of experience in program services. She has worked in the human services field since she graduated from Juniata College. She has experience in behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, foster care, CRR, and substance abuse prevention programs. Gutshall is also certified in health care compliance and privacy and has the Open Minds Executive Leadership Certificate. Gutshall replaces the retiring Cheryl Reeling. SUZYRAE DESIGN Erica Caceres has joined the team of Suzy Rae Design LLC. Caceres brings a background in marketing and communications and now supports the studio's creative efforts with her skills in content strategy, multimedia storytelling, and brand communication. Erica Caceres (Courtesy Suzy Rae Design LLC) Before joining Suzy Rae Design, Caceras served as communication manager at Berks County Community Foundation, where she led content development across multiple platforms and managed the organization's media outreach and digital communications. Her previous experience also includes marketing roles with Naylor Association Solutions, the Pennsylvania Apartment Association, and The Yocum Institute. A graduate of Penn State Berks with a B.A. in communication arts and sciences and a minor in professional writing, Caceras is a detail-oriented storyteller with a passion for learning and staying current with design and media trends. BARLEY SNYDER Barley Snyder partner Jill Sebest Welch has been named a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by the Manheim Township Alumni Association. Jill Sebest Welch (Courtesy Barley Snyder) This annual award recognizes Manheim Township High School graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. The award also serves to inspire current students, alumni and staff by highlighting the positive impact of former graduates. A 1983 MTHS graduate, Welch distinguished herself both academically and athletically. She was a member of the National Honor Society, student council and served as class vice president, in addition to participating on the softball, field hockey and swim teams. Welch went on to attend Wittenberg University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a minor in biology. There, she was a member of the Wittenberg College Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and a four-year softball team student athlete. Welch later earned her Juris Doctor with honors from Rutgers University School of Law, where she served as a State Constitutional Law Editor for the Rutgers Law Journal, the university's student-run state constitutional law review. Welch is a partner in Barley Snyder's Employment Practice Group, where she counsels companies in handling workplace challenges, helps clients resolve disputes, and litigates claims and cases in all aspects of labor and employment law. Welch served as chairwoman of the firm's Employment Practice Group from 2020 to 2024 and has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 11 times, underscoring her commitment to legal excellence and client service. Welch currently serves as council president of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Scouting America, having been a member of the board of directors since 2018. She has volunteered in various roles with Scout Troop 99 as both of her sons earned their Eagle awards. In addition, she has served in past roles with the Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board, the Lancaster Family YMCA, the Lancaster Bar Association Employment Law Section, and as a member of the Lancaster County EDC Center for Regional Analysis advisory committee. Welch is a frequent speaker on the topics of legal ethics and employment law. Welch, and two other 2025 award recipients will be honored at a breakfast reception on June 5. As part of the celebration, honorees will also address the 2025 graduating class during commencement rehearsal following the reception. Email your news to money@ and attach a recent (high-resolution) photo. Include a contact name and phone number with your submission. Deadline is the Tuesday prior to publication.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
El Dorado Hills FD hoses down cows after truck breakdown in the sun
( — The heat advisory placed by the National Weather Service is not just tough on humans, but also on cows. The El Dorado Hills Fire Department responded to 'cows in distress' after their transportation truck broke down in the sun. Lake Tahoe inspectors find golden mussels in a boat in Alpine Meadows The incident happened on Latrobe Road just south of White Rock in El Dorado Hills, EDHFD said. Firefighters used their hose lines to keep the cattle cool. 'We are proud to serve our community,' EDHFD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
