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Emily D. Fairman, age 80 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on December 12, 1942 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Thelma (Mann) Shaw. On April 21, 1961 she married William S. Fairman, III. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2015. She was a graduate of the DuBois Business College. Emily, along with her husband Bill, owned and operated Fairman Farm in DuBois for over 60 years. Fairman’s was well-known throughout the area for their famous sweet corn and Farm Market. Emily loved to meet her customers both new and old and always greeted them with a friendly smile and conversation. She also helped many in our community thru the Farm Market. Emily is survived by 3 sons (Scott Fairman and his wife Gail; Rod Fairman and his wife Lesley; and Shawn Fairman and Paula Zameroski, all of DuBois, PA) six grandchildren (Kayla Horting, Kaitlyn Grim, Scott C. Fairman, Dr. Jordan Fairman, VMD and Austin and Landon Fairman), nine great grandchildren (Madison, Caden and Hadley Horting, Kolton and Kinleigh Grim, and Lane, Landry, Lorelai and Lyla Fairman), and one sister (Anne Shaw of Sharon, PA). There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. It would be appreciated by Emily’s family, that if you feel the need to do something, you would make a contribution, in Emily’s memory, to the DuBois Nursing Home 212 South 8th Street, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Suzanne M. Tressler, age 61 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on March 26, 1962 in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David F. & Nancy A. (Noker) Duttry. On June 29, 1985, she married James E. “Jim” Tressler, Jr. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2020. Sue spent her career in sales administration, where she enthusiastically supported her customers. Known for her loving heart and willingness to watch over others and tend to their needs, Sue was often thought of as a loving “mother hen.” She enjoyed watching true crime, soaking in the summer sun, gardening, sewing, and playing piano. When afforded the opportunity, Sue often hosted gatherings, welcoming family and friends. She was a member of the DuBois YMCA where she enjoyed group and aquatic fitness classes. Sue frequented Tri-County Church of God where she volunteered for the coffee club. Sue is survived by three daughters, Melanie McCabe and husband Joseph of Ft. Wayne, IN, Heather Cherry and husband Stephen of Pittsburgh, PA, Miranda Tressler and her fiancé Matthew Joines of Pittsburgh, PA; four grandchildren, Olivia, Trinity, Joseph “Anton,” and Troy; three siblings, Gladine Cooper and husband Merritt of DuBois, PA, Elizabeth Palmer and her husband Richard, and Irene Demich and her husband Raymond, both of Lorain, OH. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Grady Cherry, and her sister, Ruby Irizarry. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Grady’s Decision, P.O. Box 9343, Erie, PA 16509 or gradysdecision.com. Online condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Note: Wall St Journal broke this story. They would be the last media to ever post a negative story against Epstein. Things are changing ... its called DRIP DRIP DRIP, to wake people up. REPORT: Epstein’s Private Calendar Shows Meetings With International Business, Political Power Players JAMES LYNCH REPORTER April 30, 2023 The private calendar of deceased financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein shows meetings with international political and business leaders, documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) show. The documents show Epstein met with former Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler on numerous occasions between her time in the government and her current position with Goldman Sachs, according to WSJ. Epstein first scheduled to meet Ruemmler in August 2014 and planned to introduce her to acquaintances afterwards. Their first meeting occurred after Epstein called her about potentially representing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization run by billionaire Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, a Goldman Sachs spokesperson told WSJ. A spokesperson for Gates said Epstein never worked for Gates, his relationship with Gates was misrepresented and that Gates regrets having met him, according to the outlet. Over the next few years, Epstein and Ruemmler met more than three dozen times while she was a white-collar defense attorney for prominent law firm Latham & Watkins, the documents show. Ruemmler had a professional relationship with Epstein and did not travel with him, the Goldman Sachs spokesperson told WSJ. “In the normal course, Epstein also invited her to meetings and social gatherings, introduced her to other business contacts and made referrals,” the spokesperson said. “It was the same kinds of contacts and engagements she had with other contacts and clients.” Epstein was not a client at the firm, a spokesperson for Latham & Watkins told WSJ. Epstein connected Ruemmler with Ariane de Rothschild, who now serves as CEO of Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild Group, WSJ reported. The introduction led to the bank hiring Latham & Watkins for U.S. regulatory purposes, the bank and Goldman spokesperson told the outlet. Epstein would meet with de Rothschild more than a dozen times for business deals, helping find staff and other matters. She purchased nearly $1 million of auctioned items for Epstein in 2014 and 2015, and she negotiated a $25 million contract between Epstein’s Southern Trust Co. and the bank in 2015. Edmond de Rothschild group told WSJ she met with him from 2013-19 and introduced him to U.S. finance leaders, recommended law firms and consulted with him on taxes and risk. The bank said in 2019 de Rothschild never met with Epstein, a statement they acknowledged was not accurate. Additionally, the bank told WSJ de Rothschild was unaware of Epstein’s past and she supports the victims after learning about his behavior. Epstein also scheduled more than a dozen meetings from 2013-19 with Joshua Cooper Ramo, then-co-CEO of Henry Kissinger’s consulting firm and board member for Starbucks and FedEx. Many of his appointments with Epstein were scheduled after 5 p.m. at Epstein’s townhouse, WSJ found. One meeting took place in 2013 with Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, another individual who met with Epstein regularly, the documents show. Barak typically met with Epstein when he took trips to New York City and Epstein regularly introduced him to people for geopolitical discussions, WSJ reported. “He often brought other interesting persons, from art or culture, law or science, finance, diplomacy or philanthropy,” Barak told the outlet. Epstein was convicted by Florida prosecutors in June 2008 for procuring and soliciting a minor for prostitution, per WSJ. He spent 13 months in a work-release program and was registered as a sex offender. In July 2019, Epstein was charged for alleged sex trafficking by federal prosecutors after reporting by the Miami Herald about Epstein’s sexual abuse drew significant public scrutiny. Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019 — it was ruled a suicide. His romantic partner and co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in June 2022 to 20 years in prison for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors.

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On Thursday, in celebration of Arbor Day and with a little help from Father Daghir and their teachers, the kindergarten students each planted a little spruce tree. > DuBois Central Catholic School

Pastor Bob Joyce Sermons The Lord Is My Light (Sermon 4/30/2023)

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One Thing, Jesus Christ - Article #3 - Fourth Series - May 1st, 2023 by Fr. Ben Daghir Article: The Cross on Mount Zion Road in Weedville, PA is a powerful place. I have had the honor of being there many times. Without the cross, it would be just another lookout. Yet, it is something completely different as a result of it. One looks out toward the beautiful Elk County hills and one is also challenged to look within. The cross depicted in Christianity demands that we consider what is of utmost value in life. It demands that we consider the Christian story. In a beautiful way the cross, which 2,000 years ago was a cruel and brutal instrument of torture used by the Romans, seems to fit on the Mount Zion Road as it does in so many places throughout the world. What once instilled fear into millions by the hand of Caesar, now gives us hope and comfort. This is very interesting and we shouldn’t take it for granted. We owe a tremendous amount to those early Christians who were bold. They held the cross high almost as a taunt to the Romans. Many of these Christians were martyred and some were thrown to the lions in the Colosseum. It’s very easy to forget how many have suffered for the sake of the Gospel in order for us to be Christians today, in order for the cross to stand on the Mount Zion hillside and in places all over the globe. Yet, Christians have consistently clung to the cross of Jesus Christ because something remarkable happened on it. Jesus took on all the weight of fear, sin, and death. He took on all evil’s dysfunction, betrayal, hatred, chaos, disorder, and pain. His blood then poured into all of the effects of sin, all the way to its cause - pride. As Adam grasped in dysfunction, Jesus poured Himself in love. As Adam elevated himself to be like God, Jesus humbled Himself taking the cross as His throne. Incredible. Beautiful. Powerful. The Carthusian order has this motto “The Cross is steady while the world turns.” I’ve thought about this quote while visiting the Mount Zion Cross. I’ve seen the world turn from that cross as the leaves change colors in the fall, as snow blankets the landscape in the winter, as springtime emerges, and as summer becomes green. I’ve been to that cross with people who are now deceased. I’ve seen my hopes and dreams change each time I visit the cross over the years. Yet, the cross is steady. It remains. In other words, the Carthusians, like those earliest Christians, are right - the cross is steady while the world turns. We have all seen the world turn, change, and shake its fleeting head at us. The cross, on the other hand, remains secure. It tells us there’s something more, something far greater than this world has to offer. ======================== Fr. Ben Daghir is a priest for the Diocese of Erie. He is a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School in Saint Marys, Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, and St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland. He considers writing one of his favorite hobbies.

Stop in and say "Hi" to the 3 generations that are here! Formed in 1970, Dunlap Lawn & Garden is a family owned business. We take pride in our customer service and the large inventory of equipment that we are able to offer to our customers. With over 50 years of experience, we are here to help you find the right equipment to get your yard work done as fast as possible. When you purchase your equipment from us, we have everything you need to keep your equipment running in top shape. We have full-time and part-time repair technicians to perform yearly service and repair work. For the do-it-yourself repair person, we keep a large supply of parts for all equipment we sell on stock. Our main goal is to keep your equipment up and running with as little down time as possible! So stop in and check out all the great equipment, advice, and experience we have to offer you! Three generations waiting to help you CONTACT INFO dunlaplg@comcast.net DuBois: 814 - 583 - 7197 Brookville: 814 - 849 - 7197 https://www.dunlaplawnandgarden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DunlapLawnandGardenEquipment

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The DuBois Christian School held their Prom last night at the Foundry in Reynoldsville. > I appreciate you asking me to DJ, Thank You!, DJ Steve Pompeii

Who's in the News? ▫️Thaddeus Allen wanted: Man convicted of trafficking skipped final day of trial, is now considered a fugitive HOUSTON, Texas - With the possibility of decades behind bars looming, a man skipped the final day of trial in his trafficking case and is now considered a fugitive. Thaddeus Allen, 34, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday after only 20 minutes of deliberating in a seven-day trial. Although Allen was absent from court, the trial continued and a jury found him guilty of human trafficking. Due to his lengthy arrest history, he was sentenced to 75 years in prison. Allen also has pending charges for promoting prostitution involving multiple women. Anyone with information on Allen’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County District Attorney’s Office at (713) 274-5800 or email: da@dao.hctx.net. » https://abc13.com/houston-crime-thaddeus-allen-wanted-man-convicted-of-trafficking-suspect-skips-final-day-trial/13156182/ (VIDEO) » https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/pimp-convicted-in-texas-jumps-bail-could-be-in-las-vegas/ » https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/texas-authorities-say-convicted-human-trafficker-could-be-traveling-to-las-vegas ▫️Former Pikeville teacher, coach arrested on child porn charges CUMMING, Ga. — A former Pikeville High School teacher and volleyball coach has been arrested on child porn and sexual exploitation charges in Georgia. James Andrew “Drew” Cecil, 38, of Cumming, Ga., was arrested April 21, on nine counts of possessing child pornography and one count of sexual exploitation of children. The charges came about after the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. https://mountain-topmedia.com/former-pikeville-teacher-coach-arrested-on-child-porn-charges/ ▫️Springville teacher arrested on child pornography charge BUFFALO, N.Y. - After multiple investigations and reviews by the FBI offices in both Buffalo and Miami, it is alleged that 45-year-old Frank Noesen III of Holland, had been communicating with a 15-year-old girl in Dover, N.H. since at least August 2022 on Snapchat. Noesen is accused of directing the girl to send pictures and videos that constituted child pornography. It is further alleged that Noesen also sent sexually explicit images of himself to the teen. https://www.wivb.com/news/crime/springville-teacher-arrested-on-child-pornography-charge/ ▫️Carr: Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested, Indicted for Human Trafficking in Cobb County FAYETTEVILLE, WV — After a four-day trial, a federal jury has found a former Fayette County law enforcement officer Larry Allen Clay Jr., 57, of Fayetteville, guilty of child sex trafficking and obstruction of justice. According to a criminal complaint, on two separate occasions in June 2020, Clay, who, at the time, was an employee of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief of Police for the Gauley Bridge Police Department, paid $50 to Kristen Naylor-Legg to have sex with a 17-year-old girl. » https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/carr-fulton-county-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-indicted-human-trafficking » https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/fayette-county-crime/former-fayette-county-officer-found-guilty-of-child-sex-trafficking-and-obstruction-of-justice/ » https://www.wsaz.com/2023/04/28/former-police-chief-found-guilty-child-sex-trafficking-charges/ ▫️Prostitution sting results in 18 arrests in Orange County The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of the 18 men on Friday, April 28. According to police, the men are accused of attempting to hire prostitutes for sex. https://www.orlando-news.com/2023/04/28/prostitution-sting-results-in-18-arrests-in-orange-county/ ▫️Former DFCS employee accused of molesting children in his care GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former Division of Family and Child Services employee, accused of abusing children in his care. Roy Payne was arrested Friday after agents were asked to investigate by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office was alerted of allegations that Payne, a Calhoun resident, had sexually abused children while working for DFCS, according to a release from the GBI. » https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-dfcs-employee-arrested-accused-molesting-children-in-care-gbi-calhoun-gordon-county/85-cee88f60-9597-4ba4-8cd8-41b50a7c88de » https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/calhoun-man-arrested-child-abuse-investigation ▫️Sacramento man known as "Roseville Mike" arrested for human trafficking of a child ANDERSON, Calif. - A man known as “Roseville Mike” was arrested for human trafficking of a minor, Police say. Police received reports of multiple sex crimes involving an underage person in Anderson. Initially, Police say the victim reported having contacted the suspect via social media, saying they contacted a man known as “Roseville Mike.” Three additional teenage victims of “Roseville Mike” were identified during the investigation. Police confirmed the real identity of “Roseville Mike” in April 2023, identifying him as Ahmad Shamsey Ali Haqq, 33, of Sacramento. If you have additional information regarding the case, contact Anderson Police Department at 530-245-6526. » https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/local/sacramento-man-known-as-roseville-mike-arrested-for-human-trafficking-of-a-child/article_b1314f14-e634-11ed-96fc-c3ac90ecf2ed.html » https://krcrtv.com/news/local/anderson-police-arrest-sacramento-man-for-trafficking-a-minor-following-investigation ▫️STM teacher facing charges after suggestive video surfaces A fired St. Thomas More Catholic High School teacher has been arrested and is being held in St. Martin Parish after a video circulated online that appears to show him saying sexually suggestive things to someone he says he tutors. Jacob de la Paz, 33, was arrested Thursday night and federally charged with enticing a minor to produce child pornography/child sexual assault material, according to media reports citing the Department of Homeland Security. » https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/stm-teacher-facing-charges-after-suggestive-video-surfaces-jacob-de-la-paz/article_9b459560-e612-11ed-ab89-8ba1a79a8e71.html » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/fired-stm-teacher-arrested-facing-charges-of-enticing-a-minor-to-produce-porn/ ▫️Jury awards Riverside woman $2.3 billion in a sex abuse lawsuit that had involved the Mormon church The panel in Riverside County Superior Court awarded damages Tuesday to a woman described in court papers only as Jane Doe, who said she was sexually assaulted by her stepfather from age 5 until she was 14, according to an announcement by the law firm of Gary A. Dordick. » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/jury-awards-riverside-woman-2-3-billion-in-a-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-had-involved-the-mormon-church/ » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/2-3b-awarded-in-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-named-mormon-church/ ▫️Alleghany Sheriff arrests Covington man in child crimes investigation ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports a man was arrested during an online child crimes investigation on April 27th. Deputies say their investigation was directed toward certain crimes surrounding children. During their investigation officers learned that 52-year-old David Wayne Persinger, of Covington, had allegedly agreed to meet with a minor for inappropriate activities. https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/alleghany-highlands-news/alleghany-sherriff-arrests-covington-man-in-child-crimes-investigation/ ▫️Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Wallkill Richard Rosa, was arrested in Orange County on Tuesday, April 25 in Wallkill following an investigation that found he met an underage female with the intent to engage in sexual relations, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the Wallkill Police. Rosa was also found to be in possession of sexually explicit material involving a minor, McLymore said. https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/northorange/man-charged-with-making-child-sex-tapes-in-wallkill-police-say/ ▫️Foster family accused of abusing five rescued Turpin siblings appear in court The foster dad accused of sexually and physically abusing five of the younger Turpin children has appeared in court in Riverside, California, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Marcelino Olguin, 64, was arrested in January 2021 and hit with 13 charges, including three counts of performing a lewd act with a child under 14, four counts of performing a lewd act with a child aged 14/15 and multiple counts of willful child cruelty. Cops say Olguin was aided during his reign of terror by his wife Rosa, 59, and daughter Lennys, 38 – both of whom are also charged with several counts of willful child cruelty, witness intimidation and another of fraud, all of which apply to nine foster children who lived with them at their Perris, California, home. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12022123/Foster-family-accused-abusing-five-rescued-Turpin-siblings-appear-court.html ▫️Rexburg man sentenced for role in Idaho Falls sex-trafficking scheme IDAHO FALLS – A 23-year-old Rexburg man was sentenced after pleading guilty to rape on Wednesday. District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. sentenced Isaac Anthony Ybarra to nine to 24 years in prison. Ybarra was charged with one count of felony rape – preventing resistance with threat, harm and intoxication, in June 2021. The dropped charges included felony rape of a victim who is 16 or 17 years of age, felony causing or permitting a child to engage or be used in child sexually exploitative material, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor consuming or possession an alcoholic beverage while driving, and misdemeanor battery. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/04/rexburg-man-sentenced-for-role-in-idaho-falls-sex-trafficking-sche ▫️More than 40 human trafficking lawsuits filed against hotel companies COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 40 individual human trafficking lawsuits have been filed against hotel companies through attorney Steven Babin and his law firm, Babin Law. The lawsuits have been filed against major hotel companies including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Red Roof Inns, and Choice Hotels International for allowing trafficking to occur on their property and profiting from human trafficking. https://www.wtol.com/article/news/more-than-40-human-trafficking-lawsuits-filed-hotel-companies/530-b0c54a7c-6fe0-4d5d-800f-a3e8a89d3bba ______________________

Who's in the News? ▫️Sheriff's Office arrest six for alleged human trafficking involving over 150 victims NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the Coastal Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force which arrested the individuals related to an ongoing human trafficking investigation. The investigation spanned over the last six months and involved over 150 victims. The charges were related to the criminal activity of Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers. Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers would recruit victims by promising them thousands of dollars for dancing, but would, in turn, have the victims engage in commercial sex and took proceeds from it. All these incidents took place in the New Hanover County Area, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The NHCSO says the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone with information to contact them by calling 910-798-4200 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://www.nhcgov.com/1066/Submit-a-Crime-Tip. » https://www.wwaytv3.com/sheriffs-office-arrest-six-for-alleged-human-trafficking-involving-over-150-victims/ » https://www.wect.com/2023/04/26/six-charged-human-trafficking-investigation-involving-over-150-victims/ » https://news.yahoo.com/six-charged-connection-human-trafficking-170546235.html ▫️Operation Cyber Spear: Undercover sting ‘targeting suspects that are targeting children’ ST. GEORGE — Multiple suspects were arrested during a recent statewide sting operation that targeted online predators seeking to commit crimes against children. In addition to 10 arrests, three search warrants were served, and additional arrests are possible, police said. https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/04/25/cgb-operation-cyber-spear-undercover-sting-targeting-suspects-that-are-targeting-children/#.ZEkEsnZBzDd ▫️Ex-CHP officer of Redding convicted of child porn possession A former California Highway Patrol officer from Redding pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to a charge of possessing child pornography while he still worked for the state law enforcement agency. Timothy Allen Horwath, 53, knowingly received visual depictions of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct from Feb. 25, 2019, through Oct. 10, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento announced in a news release. » https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article274716976.html » https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/retired-chp-officer-pleads-guilty-receipt-child-pornography ▫️Level 3 Sex Offender Accused Of Assaulting MIT Student In Boston's Back Bay Nahom Getaneh, who was wanted on two warrants including failure to register as a sex offender, was arrested on Tuesday, April 25, Boston Police report. Getaneh, age 33, allegedly assaulted an MIT student in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908 on Saturday, April 22, Boston25 reports. Getaneh will appear in Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault with intent to rape and indecent assault and battery related to this most recent incident, Boston Police said. » https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-police-seek-to-identify-sexual-assault-suspect-back-bay-1682437898/43698525# (VIDEO) » https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/man-arrested-connection-sexual-assault-mit-student-bostons-back-bay/GGRDMQBG4JGVXG6G3WUDTXGLAU/ » https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/nahom-getaneh-mit-student-sex-assault-sorority-house-back-bay-boston/ ▫️Former McDonald’s supervisor accused of impregnating young employee facing charges LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A local police chief confirms a former McDonald’s supervisor has now been charged with child molestation and other crimes involving a young woman who worked at the restaurant. Jamira Sampson was already on the sex offender registry. A lawsuit shows Sampson was convicted of two sex offenses years before he was hired by the McDonald’s at 4638 Atlanta Highway in Loganville and that he was on the sex offender registry when hired and placed in a supervisory role. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/former-mcdonalds-supervisor-accused-impregnating-young-employee-facing-charges/T3XL4XXVQ5CGPEBEB4BVVQPZKU/ ▫️Men from Goose Creek, North Charleston arrested on child exploitation charges CHARLESTON, S.C. — Two Lowcountry men are facing several charges following their arrests last week, the South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday. Bobby Knight Jr., 69, of Goose Creek, is charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and nine counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Meanwhile, Zachary Acard, 36, of North Charleston, is charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. https://abcnews4.com/news/local/men-from-goose-creek-north-charleston-arrested-on-child-exploitation-charges-zachary-acard-new-york-bobby-knight-jr-south-carolina-attorney-general-alan-wilson-sexual-predators-wciv ▫️Arkansas man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Fayetteville man was sentenced April 25 in the Eastern District of Arkansas to serve 30 years in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material. A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Fayetteville investigation revealed that Steven Luckett, 38, sexually assaulted five minor children — some for years. https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/arkansas-man-sentenced-30-years-child-exploitation ▫️More than 20 foster children sue Clearwater foster family for decades of mental, physical, sexual abuse CLEARWATER, Fla. - More than 20 former and current foster children are suing a foster family in Clearwater. The lawsuit alleges decades of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Some of the alleged victims say they were subjected to manual labor from sun up to sun down, left with little food to eat and cruel living conditions. The 669-page lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court describes allegations of mental, physical and sexual abuse against Clearwater couple and former foster parents Jerold and Jacklyn Logemann dating back to 1997. https://www.fox13news.com/news/more-than-20-foster-children-sue-clearwater-foster-family-for-decades-of-mental-physical-sexual-abuse (VIDEO) ▫️Redlands parents demand action on sex abuse claims in district REDLANDS, Calif. - Parents of children within the Redlands Unified School District are demanding transparency and action amid sexual abuse claims and allegations that school administrators allegedly tried to cover up. A board meeting with dozens of parents in attendance was held Monday night following a CBS News investigation that aired earlier this month, uncovering child sex abuse allegations dating as far back as 1999. https://www.foxla.com/news/redlands-parents-demand-action-on-sex-abuse-claims-in-district ▫️Church, school leader charged; allegedly groomed child for years MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former Mid-South church leader and Christian school administrator is accused of persuading a high school student to engage in sexual activity online, and then recorded that activity without the victim’s knowledge. John “Jay” Brownlow, 32, allegedly groomed the teen, a Westminster Academy student, at the peak of the pandemic, and installed cameras in the boy’s bedroom without him knowing. » https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/26/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-years/ » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-for-years/ ▫️Johnny Johnson handed execution date after beating six-year-old girl to death with bricks A man who brutally beat a six-year-old girl to death with bricks and tried to sexually assault her more than 20 years ago has been handed an execution date. The Missouri Supreme Court in the US has said Johnny Johnson, 45, will be put to death August 1 at a state prison. Cassandra 'Casey' Williamson went missing in July 2002, with dozens of volunteers joined police in the search for the little girl who was a kindergartner at Valley Park Elementary School. https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1761886/johnny-johnson-death-sentence-casey-williamson-dxus ▫️Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of a girl walking to school SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A man was arrested Tuesday in Salt Lake City for attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old girl as she walked to school. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, Jose Arquimides Manzanarez Munoz, 53, attempted to pick up the 12-year-old girl, who was walking to Liberty Elementary School, by asking if she needed a ride and offering her money. The girl said no and started to walk away, but Munoz reportedly drove his truck in the direction of the girl, possibly to prevent her from leaving the area. The girl said she ran away and reported the incident to a trusted person at her school. » https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-attempted-kidnapping-of-a-girl-walking-to-school/ » https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-kidnap-girl-walking-to-school-in-salt-lake-city ▫️Del Rio Sector agents arrest MS-13 gang member and four sex offenders | U.S. Customs and Border Protection https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/del-rio-sector-agents-arrest-ms-13-gang-member-and-four-sex-offenders ▫️Missing Texas teens sold for sex in Missouri ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Teens being sold for sex from a room in a St. Louis County Renaissance Hotel, turned out to be missing juveniles from Texas. Court records indicate the 16 and 17-year-old victims are wards of the Texas Department of Children and Family Services, which had reported them missing from the Dallas area. The girls were rescued in February by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County Police Task Force. https://www.ketk.com/news/missing-texas-teens-sold-for-sex-in-missouri/ ▫️Former NC trooper arrested for assaulting, trafficking Charleston teen CHARLESTON, S.C. – A former North Carolina state trooper accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking a teenage girl was arrested Monday in Charleston. David William Hollars (55) was taken into custody by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) with assistance of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Attorney General’s Office. According to law enforcement, the victim’s parent reported the crimes in late March. The girl was between the ages of 14 and 15 when the crimes occurred. https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/former-nc-trooper-arrested-for-assaulting-trafficking-charleston-teen/ ▫️Softball coach from Clay County facing multiple life sentences for child porn ORANGE PARK, Fla. — A softball coach from Orange Park has been indicted on six counts of 'producing or attempting to produce' child porn, according to a release from the Department of Justice Wednesday. Officials say that there were four child victims. Andrew Lynn Overheul, 43, is facing up to 180 years in federal prison if convicted. The mandatory minimum for his charges is 15 years. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/clay-county-softball-coach-facing-multiple-life-sentences-child-porn/77-9071a0c7-6f64-497a-8702-f4e6b369e7d1 ▫️Kentucky State Police Looking for Man Wanted for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registry Kentucky State Police are looking for 53 year old Stephen Wooton, who is wanted for failing to comply with the sex offender registry. Wooton is described as standing 6 feet tall with blue eyes. Officials ask that if you have any information concerning Stephen Wooton’s whereabouts to call Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard at 606-435-6069. https://www.q95fm.net/2023/04/26/kentucky-state-police-looking-for-man-wanted-for-failing-to-comply-with-sex-offender-registry/ ▫️Lorain HS teacher being investigated for inappropriate phone call LORAIN, Ohio — A teacher at Lorain High School is being investigated for an alleged inappropriate phone call with a student, the Lorain Police Department confirmed to 3News. According to the Lorain City School District, the teacher in question tendered his resignation effective on Wednesday, April 26. Lorain police tell 3News that it was contacted on April 11 and has received a video of a recorded phone conversation between a current female student at Lorain High School and a male teacher. The recorded conversation includes inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature and discussion of the teacher visiting the student’s home. » https://breaking911.com/ohio-hs-teacher-resigns-after-video-of-phone-call-with-student-goes-viral-on-tiktok/ (VIDEO) » https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/lorain-high-school-teacher-investigated-inappropriate-phone-call-with-student/95-e711077a-b58e-4154-8dcc-f9218abee6b5 (VIDEO) ▫️Boca Raton Man Charged With Kidnap, Smuggling, More A West Boca Raton man is facing multiple charges following his arrest Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. While the arrest report continues to be processed, jail records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com reveal that Leonel Harari of Grand Verde Way is now charged with: “Kidnap — coerce (to) commit sexual activity involving an adult for human trafficking,” “Smuggling — smuggle illegal individual into state,” “public order crimes — use 2-way communication device to facilitate felony,” “Procure for prostitution — live off earnings of prostitution,” “Obstructing justice,” and “Larceny — grand theft.” https://bocanewsnow.com/2023/04/27/major-arrest-boca-raton-man-charged-with-kidnap-smuggling-more/ ▫️School district custodian arrested on child porn charges, say NY State Police A custodian in the Schoharie Central School District is facing child pornography charges. James Lethco, 50, of Middleburgh was arrested after a search of his home on Wednesday, investigators said, which came after a tip. » https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/school-district-custodian-arrested-on-child-porn-charges-say-ny-state-police/vi-AA1aokRR (VIDEO) » https://wnyt.com/top-stories/schoharie-school-custodian-facing-child-pornography-charges/ ▫️Santa Monica to pay $122.5 million settlement to sex abuse victims Santa Monica police allowed a civilian employee to volunteer in a youth program — where he went on to molest more than 200 children — despite a 1991 background check that revealed he was arrested as a teen for molesting a toddler he baby-sat, according to a report reviewed by The Times. Santa Monica will pay $122.5 million to 124 people who alleged suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of a former city employee who volunteered with the Police Activities League, attorneys said. The settlement, approved Tuesday night by the Santa Monica Council, brings to nearly $230 million the total amount paid by the city to resolve legal claims brought against the city over the alleged actions of Eric Uller, who killed himself in 2018 after being charged with various molestation counts. » https://abc7.com/santa-monica-settlement-child-sex-abuse-claims-eric-uller/13189971/ (VIDEO) » https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/santa-monica-to-pay-122-5-million-settlement-to-sex-abuse-victims/ » https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-27/santa-monica-knew-sexual-predator-had-molestation-arrest-as-teen ▫️4 men convicted for sexually abusing children in Sarasota SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Four men, including a pastor, have been convicted for sexually abusing children since February 2023 in Sarasota, according to a news release. Sarasota police say Clifton Bean, John Smith and Bicente Morales have all been sentenced to life in prison. On April 20, 2023, Juan Castanon Jr. was convicted on two counts of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age, one count of lewd/lascivious molestation, and battery upon a child less than 12 years of age. Castanon Jr.’s sentencing is scheduled for May 16, 2023. » https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/4-men-convicted-of-sexual-abuse/67-14a704ec-6303-4889-8567-59aade29088e » https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/04/27/sarasota-police-sentenced-4-crimes-against-children/ ▫️Alleged serial sexual predator indicted, Phoenix police seeking 7th victim PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department announced Thursday that a serial sexual assault suspect has been indicted, but authorities still need the public’s help in locating a final victim. Tyler Munguia, 25, was indicted on 59 felony charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping, on incidents involving six victims, police said. A seventh victim is believed to be out there, prompting police to ask for assistance in locating the woman. Anyone with information about the identify of the woman should contact the Phoenix Police Department 602-262-6151. » https://ktar.com/story/5489336/serial-phoenix-sexual-assault-suspect-indicted-search-continues-for-final-victim/ » https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/04/28/phoenix-police-seek-7th-victim-of-man-accused-of-raping-6-other-women/70161547007/ » ▫️Search for missing Maryland child leads investigators to human trafficking suspect Man kidnapped, raped child reported missing from other State ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A man accused of sex offenses, abduction, and human trafficking of a child victim is arrested in Asheville. Police said in a news release Thursday, April 27, that 21-year-old Oscar Yobani Solis-Berduo was having an "inappropriate sexual relationship" with a missing child out of Maryland. Solis-Berduo is charged with abduction of a child, statutory rape of a child under 15 years of age, and human trafficking of a child victim. » https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/04/27/search-missing-child-leads-investigators-human-trafficking-suspect/ » https://wlos.com/news/local/man-arrested-abducting-sex-offense-human-trafficking-asheville-missing-maryland-child » https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-kidnapped-raped-child-missing-north-carolina/43728161# ▫️Mesquite couple arrested in St. Louis for sex trafficking, 2 teenagers rescued Two North Texas teenagers are safe this morning after being rescued from a Mesquite couple who was selling them for sex in St Louis. Both suspects, identified as 18-year old Chantel Robinson and 22-year old Joemarius Green, are now behind bars. https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/mesquite-couple-arrested-in-st-louis-for-sex-trafficking ▫️Private school administrator in Fulton County arrested on child porn charges An administrator at a private school in Sandy Springs is now behind bars. Christopher Winslow, the Chief Financial Officer at the Mount Vernon School, was arrested on Thursday, according to jail records. Sandy Springs police say Winslow was in possession of child sexual abuse material. He was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children. » https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/private-school-administrator-fulton-county-011011151.html » https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/sandy-springs-mount-vernon-school-official-arrested-sexual-exploitation-of-children/85-e5dc28cd-7cd2-49f9-8660-1b7447eb2d78 ▫️Serial Sexual Predator Found Guilty on Over 20 Crimes Against Teens Jordan Martins has been found guilty of over 20 crimes against teens Thursday afternoon. He was found guilty of 14 counts of sexual assault of a child, four counts of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse and multiple counts of coercion along with other related crimes. Martins, now 22, is what prosecutors call a serial sexual predator. Over the course of several years, dating back to when he was in middle school and just 14, Martins sexually assaulted dozens of victims and extorted them to keep them quiet. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/serial-sexual-predator-found-guilty-on-over-20-crimes-against-teens/3554995/ (VIDEO) ▫️Cape Fear Escorts under investigation for at least 15 years, prosecutor says more suspects in human trafficking string likely WILMINGTON, N.C. - The sixth suspect in a human trafficking investigation turned himself in to authorities on Thursday. Chandler Anderson appeared in court before a judge Thursday afternoon. Prosecutor Connie Jordan also mentioned that Cape Fear Escorts, the company the six suspects worked for, has been under investigation for at least 15 years. Jordan also mentioned that while this might be the tip of the iceberg for these six defendants, she believes there will be more defendants in the future as this investigation continues. https://www.wect.com/2023/04/28/cape-fear-escorts-under-investigation-least-15-years-prosecutor-says-more-suspects-human-trafficking-string-likely/ ▫️Man arrested for kidnapping, rape of child in South Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man has been charged with kidnapping and raping a child in South Memphis. MPD arrested 29-year-old Laderio Gordon on April 27, court records show. An arrest affidavit accuses Cordon of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl two weeks prior on April 13, 2023. That 12-year-old girl was walking to school in the area of Ethlyn Avenue and Silver St. when Gordon pulled out a gun and ordered her into his 2018 Ford Escape, investigators said. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-arrested-for-kidnapping-rape-of-child-in-south-memphis/article_75834ba4-e5d8-11ed-a585-4b8800aadf5e.html ▫️Attempted kidnapping on Bridgeport school grounds: Police BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man is accused of trying to kidnap a high school student and lure another teen into his car, according to police. Bridgeport police were called to Central High School around 11 a.m. Thursday after a student lost contact with another student leaving the school. The 18-year-old student told police that a man, identified by police as Antonio Dossantos, 36, tried to lure her into his car on the school campus. » https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/fairfield-county/bridgeport-connecticut-man-attempt-kidnap-high-school-student-campus-police/520-65b3762d-f78a-47aa-8a8c-2ff79f61740a » https://www.kplctv.com/2023/04/28/man-accused-trying-kidnap-two-high-school-students/ ▫️California woman jumps out third-story window to escape ‘vicious’ pimp known as ‘Dice Capone,’ prosecutors say Seattle, Washington — Winston Cornell Burt has been indicted this week on several charges after a woman made a harrowing escape from him in Seattle. When an Uber driver saw the woman in trouble, he picked her up. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Burt then chased them in his car and fired rounds at the van. The ridesharing driver was likewise armed and responded by firing back. Self-identified “pimp” Winston Cornell Burt, also known as ‘Dice Capone,’ has been federally charged with sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion, transportation of an adult female for prostitution through coercion and enticement, and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms. » https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/ » https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/ ▫️Two Jones County Men Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children Gray, GA – On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit executed two residential search warrants regarding separate child exploitation investigations. As a result of these investigations, Jonathan Dylan Wright, age 29, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of children, possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (three counts) and distribution of CSAM (three counts). Matthew Jared Mixter, age 32, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children, distribution of CSAM. Additional charges may be forthcoming. https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-27/two-jones-county-men-arrested-sexual-exploitation-children ▫️Former Valdosta police, school resource officer sentenced in child porn case VALDOSTA, Ga. - A former elementary school resource officer and Valdosta police officer has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for producing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Jonathan Eric Hancock, 32, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of production of child sexual abuse material. https://www.walb.com/2023/04/27/former-valdosta-police-school-resource-officer-sentenced-child-porn-case/ @ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING ▫️Omaha man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of minor by force OMAHA, Neb. - A 43-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor by force. The U.S. Attorney announced on that James Ferman Chatman was sentenced on Thursday to federal court in Omaha. According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating in September 2021 after getting information from FBI Innocence Lost that a missing 17-year-old female was actively being advertised online for commercial sex in Omaha. https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/48804579/omaha-man-sentenced-to-27-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-of-minor-by-force » https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/omaha-man-sentenced-sex-trafficking-minor-force ▫️Michigan priest pleads guilty to molesting 5-year-old boy after family funeral A Michigan priest who preyed on a 5-year-old boy after a family funeral in 1987 pleaded guilty this week to sexual assault, the state’s attorney general confirmed. Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, who served for many years in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges in connection with the sexual assault of another 5-year-old boy starting in 1995 through 2000. » https://news.yahoo.com/michigan-priest-pleads-guilty-molesting-004329098.html » https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/04/25/former-flint-area-priest-pleads-guilty-in-criminal-sexual-conduct-case ▫️High number of pending sex abuse cases in Linn County CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Linn County Attorney’s Office has 66 sexual assault cases pending, the highest in recent years, but prosecutors and advocates agree there doesn’t seem to be an alarming increase of incidents -- just more being reported to authorities https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/high-number-of-pending-sex-abuse-cases-in-linn-county/ _____________________

Can't Fight This Feeling- REO Speedwagon, 3/18/23, Hartman Arena, Park City, KS

If you only knew how looooooooong I have been waiting for such a black bear pose..... Today's adventure jumps up pretty high on my "bucket list" for types of photographs. Fantastic moment in time with this bear as we both stood looking at each other with respect. > Wildlife Journey Photography, Dave Bowser

ABC showed its contempt for the law, democracy, and its audience ...

Dorothy M. Hendricks, age 83 of Rockton, PA died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home. Born on July 6, 1939 in Coalport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Ruth (Bloom) Swauger. On May 14, 1957, she married Daniel E. Hendricks. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2015. Dorothy had worked at Rola Jensen and Foodland and then worked until her retirement at DuBois Deposit Bank. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rockton, PA. Dorothy is survived by her children (Richard E. Hendricks, Jeffrey D. Hendricks and his wife Brenda and Daniel D Hendricks, all of Rockton, PA) eight grandchildren (Melissa, Jessica, Jordan, Lauren, Amanda, Ashley, Mary Beth and Sarah), thirteen great grandchildren, two brothers (Thomas Swauger and his wife Nancy of DuBois, PA and Robert Swauger of Falls Creek, PA) and two sisters (Carol Cloak of DuBois, PA and Nancy Murray and her husband John of Duncannon, PA). She was preceded in death by two brothers (David and James Swauger). Visitation will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor Robert Way officiating. Burial will follow in Rockton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to any cancer organization of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Donald J. Morelli, age 88 of Brockport, PA died Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home. Born on June 2, 1934 in Dagus Mines, PA, he was the son of the late Tulio and Mary (Corn) Morelli. On December 31, 1952, he married his wife of 70 years, Josephine W. (Lockwood) Morelli. She survives and lives in Brockport, PA. Donald retired from Owens Brockway as a supervisor after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Moorhead United Methodist Church in Brockway, PA and the Sons of Italy in Brockway, PA. Donald enjoyed hunting and gardening, but above all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his son (Paul M. Morelli and his wife Diana of Brockport, PA), his daughter (Susan E. Homan and her husband Kenneth of DuBois, PA), four grandchildren (Lori and Andrew Morelli, Emmy Homan and Michele Vanish), and four great grandchildren (Joseph, Tiffany, Cameron and Sorren). Donald was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. A private family funeral service was held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with his son, Evangelist Paul Morelli officiating. Burial was in Wildwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

QUARTERFLASH - Harden My Heart (1982)

Who's out there? Pileated woodpeckers can be found throughout the state. Taken in Allegheny County, PA. > David Woten