This work, Ohio reservoir stops flash storm from damaging floods downstream communities toward Youngtown, by Michel Sauret, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Anderson Stevenson Wilke & Retz Funeral Home Assisting the Montana communities of Helena Services are pending at this time or no services will be held Please visit the floral shop page for assistance in choosing a local florist No photos have been submitted yet. Click here to share yours. Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own. He and my Dad were such great buddies and I remember how they enjoyed golfing together I live in Phoenix now and had tried to contact him over the last year but could not ever connect with him I will always remember his great smile and gentle manner May the Lord comfort you though this time of loss I have’t heard from you in a while and hope you are doing well Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2025 · Anderson Stevenson Wilke & Retz Funeral Home · Website by Luci's Office A 312-unit affordable housing complex will begin construction in Youngtown in December after the developer closed on the land at the end of October a developer focused on building and preserving affordable and workforce housing The project will be built on 29 acres of land Units at the development will be affordable to people earning between 40% and 80% of the area median income with the average of the units available to those earning 60% or below The company bought the site for $3 million Housing is generally considered affordable if a person spends less than one-third of his or her monthly income on it Department of Housing and Urban Development a family of four earning 60% or less of the area median income would earn $65,100 per year or less “Our Youngtown site is right in the middle of the West Valley,” Ahmed Abdelhameed assistant vice president of Ulysses Development Group Abdelhameed said Youngtown is seeing “insane” growth “From what we saw in our early market research and the growth and needs are outpacing the development of affordable housing,” he said Units will range from one to four bedrooms which Abdelhameed said can be difficult to find in affordable housing and the community will have amenities like a pool so the building is expected to complete near the end of 2026 Ulysses Development Group has other projects in the Valley in various stages the company finished construction on Salt River Flats will be 126 units and complete construction in 2025 Reach the reporter at cvanek@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @CorinaVanek This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Invenergy and operator of sustainable energy solutions announced completion of the El Sol Energy Storage Center (50 MW) marking its 10th battery energy storage project in Arizona to reach commercial operations since the start of 2023 Invenergy’s project portfolio accounts for nearly half of all storage facilities to come online in the Grand Canyon State during that same timeframe MORE NEWS: Most Admired Companies of 2024: APS “The start of commercial operations at El Sol is an exciting milestone for Invenergy marking our 10th storage project online in the state which helps meet the high customer demand for clean energy in Arizona,” said Jim Shield Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Invenergy “Our investment in clean energy storage nationwide recognizes the growing need for diverse and safe energy sources and infrastructure that provides Americans with more reliable All projects have been developed for Arizona Public Service (APS) in Maricopa and Yuma Counties and added nearly 200 MW to the state’s clean energy capacity to power residents and businesses throughout Arizona “Arizona has experienced an extended stretch of triple-digit temperatures this summer and APS customers have used a record-breaking amount of energy as they run their air conditioners to stay cool Adding renewable projects like the El Sol Energy Storage Center to our already diverse power supply will help APS continue to deliver the reliable affordable and increasingly clean energy our customers count on especially on our hottest summer days,” said Brian Cole Vice President of Resource Management at APS “It’s exciting to see Invenergy’s significant investment in energy storage come to life through the El Sol Energy Storage Center This project brings increased revenues into local Arizona communities and supports energy resiliency reliability and affordability for Arizona residents and businesses,” said Maren Mahoney Director of Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency “Projects like these are critical as our energy demand grows and El Sol demonstrates the potential for sustainable Invenergy’s Arizona storage projects have brought millions of dollars of investment into the local economy Invenergy also has additional solar and storage projects in development throughout Arizona the Yuma Solar Energy Center (70 MW) is anticipated to begin operations and the Hashknife Solar Energy Center (275 MW) is expected to begin construction Invenergy’s growing project portfolio in the state invests millions in local taxes and landowner payments while powering over 40,000 Arizona homes with clean electricity every year “Invenergy’s El Sol Energy Storage Center represents the increasing necessity of energy storage for communities across the state,” said Frank Macchiarola Chief Policy Officer for American Clean Power Association (ACP) “El Sol is delivering jobs and millions of dollars in community investment while deploying critical infrastructure that will help meet Arizona’s growing electricity demand and further enhance reliability when residents need power most.” Storage technologies are crucial to the broader deployment of utility-scale renewables storage allows for “solar after sunset,” or the ability to use stored solar power when the sun isn’t shining Invenergy’s 31+ gigawatt portfolio of operating in construction and contracted projects includes 21 storage projects totaling 556 megawatts or 1,817 megawatt-hours of clean energy Copyright © 2025 AZ Big Media  |  All Rights Reserved  |  Site by Blufish Youngtown residents are guaranteed to see one incumbent return to the Town Council alongside two newcomers after the polls close in the July 30 elections Two of the three seats up for grabs are held by Councilmembers Susan Hout and Jim Starke Hout is stepping down from office after two terms on the council Starke is finishing up a two-year stint after being elected in 2022 to fill out the rest of the term for Jacob “Jack” Duran Youngtown holds at-large council elections as the three candidates have a clear path to town hall It’s a departure from the 2022 election when seven candidates sought three open seats Incumbent Councilmember Charles “Chuck” Vickers Jr will hold onto his seat for a third term while Kathryn French and Jodi Kaczynski fill in the other two spots and his wife moved to Youngtown to retire about a decade ago He worked for Home Depot for 17 years as a receiving manager was an adjunct professor at Paradise Valley Community and Estrella Mountain Community colleges and was most recently as program director at Western International University has worked for area school districts and is the site supervisor for Grand Canyon University She ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the 2022 election finishing behind Councilmembers Michael Francis Margaret Chittenden and Karen Haney Duncan After the elections, the new and returning faces will enter office as the West Valley sees rapid expansion and cities brace for revenue shortfalls resulting from new state policies Additionally, the town leaders will oversee Youngtown’s $20 million budget and shape policies that will have immediate effects on residents’ day-to-day lives The Arizona Republic asked all three candidates to participate in a primary election questionnaire With the slate of candidates running unopposed none have led robust campaigns nor touted their qualifications and platforms for office Arizona local elections: Read our full coverage of the Youngtown council election Early voting began July 3. Voters can check on the status of their mailed-in ballot on Maricopa County’s website at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/voter-dashboard-login Those who choose to vote by mail are advised to mail their ballot by July 23 or drop it off at a ballot drop-off location or voting location by July 30 Shawn Raymundo covers the West Valley cities of Glendale, Peoria and Surprise. Reach him at sraymundo@gannett.com or follow him on X @ShawnzyTsunami The Mahoning National Bank building in downtown Youngstown will be rehabilitated into a mixed-use building as a part of a statewide development program Ohio's Department of Development announced that they are awarding $1.39 million in tax credits to spur investment and development. The development cost is estimated to be $16.5 million There are plans to incorporate an event space in the bank vault and 71 residential units on the upper floors.  The expectation is to create 180 construction jobs and 196 permanent jobs Mahoning National Bank at 26 Market Street was built in 1910 and is considered a landmark in Youngstown This is part of a statewide Transformational Mixed-Use Development Program with nine other projects across Ohio and is expected to generate $2 billion in investments toward the state The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved around $100 million in tax credits to promote investment and development across all projects Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said “By prioritizing developments that transform neighborhoods we’re making Ohio a place where people will want to be—now and in the future.”  Related material from June of last year can be viewed at the link here housed in a quirky pink shipping container Picture by Phillip BiggsOn Hobart Road in Youngtown in dribs and drabs throughout a rainy Saturday morning people arrived at a shipping container which had been painted entirely pink All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAnd plenty of those people who turned up were wearing pink too a coffee stop on the popular thoroughfare that held a soft opening yesterday where those who came dressed in the rosy colour received a free coffee an Indian emigre who legally has no last name - "like Madonna," she jokes - the coffee shop is one of the newest to crop up in Youngtown Its pink theme isn't just for fun; Sejal's has an ethos of supporting women, mainly by raising awareness and funds for the McGrath Foundation with five cents of every coffee the shop ever sells to go to the breast cancer support charity And its altruistic turn doesn't stop there: the coffee shop is also an extension of its owner's other business, Dignity Direct - an NDIS support service. Sejal hopes to, once the store is more established, employ people with disabilities, working similarly to the Cafe Next Door "I came to Australia when I was 16 by myself and the most important thing to me was the supportive community," Sejal said and sells baked goods and the traditional hot beverages of most coffee shops Open Monday through Friday from 6am to 12pm Sejal's has been in the back of its owners mind for some time and was largely inspired by her clients at Dignity Direct "One of my clients told me that they would never work somewhere unless they had their own business," she said "That was the day I decided to come up with somewhere where I can kind of bring those dreams true Declan Durrant was The Examiner's arts and culture reporter, theatre critic and occasional columnist between 2023 and 2025. He covered art, artists, museums, exhibitions, music, and restaurants -- and everything else cultural under the sun. Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Youngtown's longtime Mayor Mike LeVault is unopposed in his reelection bid although there is plenty of competition for Town Council seats in the Aug Two people are running for the council seat carrying a two-year term: Bernadette Labat and Jim Starke.  Seven are running for three council seats carrying the traditional four-year terms The three incumbents  — Margaret Chittenden Karen Haney Duncan and Mike Francis — face four challengers — Ensign Beesley, Jodi Kaczynski, Denita Manning and Ann Nelson Early ballots will be mailed out July 6 2022 elections: Here’s who wants to be your next city council member in metro Phoenix Residents who choose to vote by mail are advised to mail their ballot by July 26 or drop it off at a ballot drop-off location or voting location by 7 p.m.  Aug. 2. Search the Maricopa County Elections Department website to find a location near you The Arizona Republic asked the candidates to answer questions on issues facing Youngtown and skills they bring to public service. Here's how they responded What are Youngtown’s biggest challenges right now and what are you doing or what will you do to resolve them Labat: "One of Youngtown's challenges is to secure qualified leadership on the Town Council … I have owned and operated Used Tools and more as a successful business since 2019 and bought and moved into a close residence in 2020 "There are plans … to build a housing community in south Youngtown ... I've seen affordable housing built in the West Valley that has suffered from blight and so I see the need for code enforcement to influence residents to keep their property maintained "Planned celebrations and activities … (can) enhance (residents’ quality of life) and allow them to get to know and trust their neighbors.  "There is a wandering population of homeless who become a challenge … due to theft Our permanent residents could be advised of the best ways to deal with the homeless population with regards to groups that are skilled in giving productive aid to these individuals." what does Youngtown look like in five to 10 years I'd like for Youngtown to have more thriving businesses we have seen several businesses open and close their doors. We would like to have a business forum to meet regularly to work with businesses business practices as well as networking that aids new businesses. I graduated with an MBA with an emphasis in sales and marketing and know what my skills are and what I need to hire done by other professionals.  "My husband Gordon ran a successful auction business and likes to discuss budgeting with new businesses. He knows his tools and advises new businesses on the tools to use to modify their properties Together we could be an asset to the business community." What skill would you bring to the council that would benefit residents Labat: "The skills I have to bring to the community include a respect for individuals.  Many times homeowners and business owners come into our shop to just talk. They are concerned with the economy and fiscal responsibility of the Town Council and town management.  "I let them speak their mind and then I encourage them to be active I remind them of upcoming Town Council meetings or the availability of the town staff to answer questions. The Village Reporter has been a great asset to the community as many of the informative editorials provide answers to the residents.   "Much more could be said about my desire to keep this little bedroom community safe and enjoyable but I'd just like to thank all members of the community who will vote for me … May you all continue to live the good life in Youngtown.” Beesley: "I believe Youngtown's biggest challenge at this time is the increasing rate at which the homeless are entering our community. I have watched the changes and patterns of the homeless in downtown Phoenix for the last 28 years. I have seen the pockets start small then eventually advance to varying degrees of coordinated commerce. I'm starting to see parallels of the same patterns in the northern sections of our town.  I do not see a solution to the homeless issue. I would like to be involved as part of the council discussing ideas on how we can delay the migration of the homeless into our community and how we can minimize the negative impact this will place on Youngtown's citizens.  "The Town Council and manager have done a fantastic job proactively addressing our security issues by installing the Flock security cameras and hiring marked patrol."   Chittenden: "One of our biggest challenges .. the council has cleaned up the Agua Fria river bottom … We hired two … security companies to work together with the Sheriff's Office That helps our businesses feel safer.  "My concern is our traffic issues and multiple families living in one house and dealing with crowded parking There are some issues with new residents getting along with older residents but you just hope younger residents moving in will be respectful … We have a couple of housing projects going in and we're working on multiuse projects for down the road.” Haney Duncan: "To unite the communities to transcend the age and location differences. We have The Garden on Saturday nights which is a potluck dinner; the dog park the craft corner on Monday nights and the Town Council meetings and many activities through the town library. We advertise in the monthly town paper and on electronic signs in the town. As I interface with the community and businesses I encourage them to be involved Knowing your community makes your town a better and safer place to live." Francis: "I feel that the biggest challenges right now are petty crime and drugs I support the MCSO and the block watch teams in the vital work that they do The information gained and evidence provided to the MCSO is extremely important in stopping crime I will continue to support and help provide all of the tools possible to defeat the crime and drugs in Youngtown." Kaczynski: "Youngtown’s biggest challenge is the large number of homeless people that have called Youngtown their home. The homeless people are fighting challenges within themselves fighting mental illnesses and/or moving from one location to the next to survive "We have to find humane ways to help them find solutions to their homelessness We also need to balance this with relocating them to have a safer Youngtown In my position as captain of the South Neighborhood Watch (Aqua Fria Ranch and north of this community) and working with captains of the North Neighborhood Watch, I have been an active part of relocating homeless people and balancing finding resources for them Manning: "One of our biggest challenges are the homeless population I have contributed to helping our town as well as the homeless population to find necessary resources for drug rehabilitation, mental health treatment as well as classes for self-care Not all are willing to participate but the ones who do have found themselves to be successful." Nelson: "Youngtown's biggest challenge right now is homelessness which leads to drugs/drug dealers and crime In June of 2021 I created an online neighborhood watch group on Nextdoor. I have hosted several neighborhood watch meetings and I have recently started going door to door to promote neighborhood watch "I also patrol Youngtown with my family and other block captains as a part of neighborhood watch and report anything suspicious to MCSO the mayor and the Town Hall manager.  "As a member of the City Council I would continue my work as a neighborhood watch captain and aid the mayor with the town's work with MSCO and the community in making Youngtown a safe place for families." Beesley: "In my ideal scenario, I see my main concern of the homeless and security affecting Youngtown citizens resolved. I see every citizen's quality of life and notion of safety and security entirely fulfilled regardless of what part of our community we live in.  "I also see every commercial location filled with a prosperous business. I also see every citizen of our community thriving personally and having the power to pursue any aspirations one may have."  Chittenden: "We have one dog park that was grassroots started and it's doing pretty good It was a great way to socialize during the pandemic There will probably be another one in the future For a small town with no property tax and no other taxes and we're debt free We also have a community garden and arts commission "We're going to continue our sidewalk program which includes additional sidewalks and street lighting Haney Duncan: "Would like to see the available business sites filled. We have two new housing developments within the next two years and we have negotiated the addition of a solar storage unit to bring revenue into the town. We are continually working hard to maintain a safe clean environment so that businesses can thrive." Francis: "In 5 to 10 years the community park in the Agua Fria river will be complete hiking trails and more available for the Youngtown residents A place for family's young and old to get out and enjoy I continue to support this great project in anyway that I can to help facilitate its opening." Kaczynski: "In 5-10 years Youngtown will have small businesses flourish with revenue Families will use the parks to interact with their family members parks will provide activities to bring families together, and the Youngtown Neighborhood Watch will have over 400+ volunteers to be the eyes and eats for the MCSO." Manning: "The scenario and future hope for Youngtown within the next 5 to 10 years is that it would be a small town (and) very family oriented Connecting the seniors with the children in the town As well as creating community events and an environment for these types of connections." Nelson: "I want Youngtown to be more like Mayberry or Mr A safe community of thriving families that help one another. Measuring that success would be as easy as seeing the crime rate and number of homeless decrease "I would also like to see more family-oriented businesses. I want there to be places available in Youngtown that people use regularly in their everyday lives so that they do not have to constantly drive to another city to get things done." Beesley: "I have 28 years experience working at the Maricopa County jails mostly in a supervisory capacity managing a team of specialists reviewing criminal histories and determining security levels for inmates awaiting transport to their housing facility. This has furnished me with much experience dealing with varying attributes of the population.  "I also manage two rental properties in the northwest Valley thus providing experience with contracts "I am a native of the northwest Valley and have seen the many changes in our community over the years. It is my hope that my work experience along with my lifelong residency in the area will provide an additional/unique perspective to the council when discussing ideas on future policies and programs. It is my hope that the citizens of Youngtown will find me worthy of these discussions along with the management of Youngtown's assets." Chittenden: "My motto has always been working for the residents "My new signs say 'Chittendon will get the job done.' My motto is learn from the past live in the present and plan for the future "I'm in good health and I want another term to see these projects get accomplished. For council people .. you have to be open minded and listen to others' suggestions We don't all agree on everything but we try to be reasonable That's the kind of person I'm hoping to get for the vacant seat I'm pleased that people are stepping up to run." Haney Duncan: "I’m a hands on person. I listen to the concerns and suggestions of my constituents and make sure they are brought to the board. I am vigilant in observing what is happening in our neighborhoods and look to keep this town clean and safe I have been part of a great team these past four years that loves and serves this community and I would appreciate your vote so that I can continue to serve for the next four years." Francis: "I have lived in Youngtown 31 years I serve on the Youngtown community garden committee and have since its inception "I have attended most all of the council meetings for years to keep my hand on the pulse of the town I listen to what the people of Youngtown have to say and work hard to try and find solutions to these problems while serving on the Town Council I have a strong work ethic and good common sense." Kaczynski: "The skills I would bring to the Youngtown Council would be to listen to the needs of residents and keep in mind the town’s initiatives use strong organizational skills to continue to lead the Youngtown South Neighborhood Watch Program and use the skills gained from working with public relations and marketing experience to market Youngtown as a family-oriented community." Manning: "I would bring the skill of being a counselor and coach helping people to make the necessary changes and transition for a better life as well as being an advocate for those in need I have the ability to assist with those who are in dire need to find and become aware of necessary resources." Nelson: "The skill that I will bring to council is my positive can-do attitude I love Youngtown and am committed to helping the city "I am a mom and wife and together my husband and I created our household budget.  If a paycheck-to-paycheck family like ours can keep our heads above water with this 40-year high inflation I can help keep the city of Youngtown’s budget in the black as well." Mayoral electionWhat are Youngtown’s biggest challenges right now LeVault: "Youngtown is in its best shape ever has a healthy rainy-day fund and its tax burden is light Growth brings lots of good things but along with the good comes some of the bad and the ugly Arizona has the fastest growing homeless population in the nation Our southern border with Mexico is flooded with illicit highly addictive and potentially lethal fentanyl Petty crime continues to spike across the Valley and the greater Phoenix metroplex is seeing increasing acts of violence Youngtown has gone to extraordinary lengths to keep residents safe We have erected an array of LPR (License Plate Reader) cameras across the community and have deployed additional law enforcement and security assets throughout the town while aggressively helping organize Neighborhood Watch groups." what does Youngtown look like in 5-10 years LeVault: "While Youngtown is essentially land-locked the Valley around us continues to explode in growth half-way between the 101 and the 303 and just south of Grand Avenue to take advantage of all the great things happening in the Valley of the Sun "Our focus will continue to be on the enhancement of quality of life for our residents and in providing the safest environment in which to raise a family live in retirement and live life in quiet enjoyment We will achieve these things by continuing to adopt and implement policies which promote an enhanced quality of life." LeVault: "I will continue to involve the town in organizations like MAG Luke Air Force Base and Valley Metro so as to continue to have an impact on important regional and state policy decisions My communication skills are solid and I have a good understanding of how things play out on the street as well as from the 30,000-foot level We will continue to make good policy decisions locally but also recognize the profound impact of policy decisions made at the regional Reach reporter Taylor Seely  at tseely@arizonarepublic.com or 480-476-6116. Follow her on Twitter @taylorseely95 or Instagram @taylor.azc If this story mattered to you, please support our work. Subscribe to azcentral.com today ARIZONA NEWS 11:26 AM | Updated: Jan 28 (Facebook Photo/El Mirage Police Department) BY KTAR.COM PHOENIX —  One person suffered minor injuries following an armed robbery at a senior living facility early Saturday morning Police responded to a call of an armed robbery at 113th Avenue and Rhode Island in Youngtown shortly after midnight Saturday morning they learned the victim had been robbed at gunpoint Police later said the victim was not a resident of the facility and that the woman’s backpack was stolen El Mirage Police Department officers and K9s as well as a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter responded to the search Follow @KTAR923 Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here LINCOLNVILLE — To our beloved customers and community We came to this special area of Midcoast Maine and his two younger brothers ( Maxwell and Morgan) grow into accomplished young men whose lives and dreams are taking them on their own way We saw our dreams come to fruition; We have been so honored to have been the backdrop for so many of your special occasions as well as many cozy fireside dinners with beloved family and friends After 30 wonderful years as proprietors of The Youngtown Inn we are overjoyed to announce our retirement We want to thank the local community for supporting us over the years It has been incredible to raise our family in this beautiful place We are happy to pass on the stewardship of this beautiful property We know they will be as happy raising their three children here joining the loving community we are so proud to be a part of "Michael and Karrie moved to Lincolnville from Cleveland where they owned and operated The Black Pig restaurant for nine years The Black Pig was regularly considered a top upscale restaurant in the area Michael was born and raised in Cleveland and is a graduate of The New England Culinary Institute They are looking forward to joining the great Midcoast dining scene when they open a new restaurant in The Youngtown Inn next spring Thanks to our readers and especially our supporters who help to keep PenBayPilot.com an open and accessible community hub Your support is even more critical during rapidly changing times While we work hard to keep you informed about the Midcoast community We are grateful to those who already participate Join for as little as $2.99 per month and support local journalism on a community hub that serves everyone X Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueKenneth John Silver pleaded guilty to a count of aggravated cruelty to an animal on May 4 Kenneth John Silver pictured in 2022. Picture by Paul ScamblerThe case was originally due to go to the Supreme Court but was remitted to the Magistrates Court A second charge of unlawfully and maliciously killing an animal was dismissed after the prosecution tendered no evidence Crown prosecutor Anna Hogan said that Silver lived next door to the owners of a three-year-old black cat named Bella She said the accused confronted the owner about the cat visiting his backyard and killing birds and she replied Silver used a possum trap and placed a dead bird inside to entice Bella the cat into the trap he returned and found Bella inside the trap which he placed with Bella inside into a large tank of water," Ms Hogan said Within days the owner knocked on his door asking if he had seen Bella and he showed her the buried remains "When he was asked why he had not approached the council he said he did not have faith in the council because of past dealings," Ms Hogan said A vet provided an expert opinion that the cat would have maintained full consciousness for several minutes while it drowned "It would have suffered considerable stress and suffering," the vet said Ms Hogan said it was a clear case of vigilante justice which was done in a deliberate and intentional way "The accused has shown no level of remorse which calls for specific deterrence," she said Defence lawyer Grant Tucker said Silver was a former Hydro Tasmania supervisor who had no prior offences and had led an exemplary and industrious life He said the issue of the cat killing birds had caused considerable frustration for Silver who had set up three birdbaths for the native and introduced species from surrounding bushland "It became a killing ground for all sorts of birds Mr Silver was saving them from a fate in Bella's jaws," he said He said that Silver had spoken to the owner shortly before the offence but without success "He was at his wits' end about how to deal with it," he said "His backyard had become a slaughterhouse for birds." Mr Tucker said that Silver could have denied any knowledge when approached by the owner He said the issue of feral and roaming cats was a significant one for the community magistrate Simon Brown accepted that he had remonstrated with the cat's owner He said that there were ways of dealing with the issue such as bells on collars or cat runs "What you did was take the law into your own hands," Mr Brown said "Drowning would have been terrifying for the animal it was a horrible way for any animal to die," he said "The suffering must have been considerable because it was trapped and unable to defend itself or get away." Mr Brown said it was an aggravating factor that it was a deliberate "At the end of the day two wrongs don't make a right," he said "It was someone else's pet and was not the way things should be dealt with Mr Brown said that while the maximum sentence was a $4000 fine or six months jail it was not an appropriate case for a jail term My journalism career has clicked over 34 years and encompasses four different spells at Tasmanian newspapers I am the Supreme and Magistrates Court reporter for The Examiner Southwest Key Programs hopes to reopen the last of two Arizona shelters that closed about a year ago The Texas-based nonprofit has received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding during the fiscal year that ends in September Government data show Southwest Key Programs is on track for a nearly 50% drop in federal funding from the last fiscal year. But Southwest Key has still received more than $330 million this year from the Administration of Children and Families and it's the second most Southwest Key has gotten since 2003 Federal officials said the Youngtown facility was remodeled after a fire in December 2018 fire chief of the Sun City Fire and Medical Department said the fire was caused by a faulty heating ventilation and air-conditioning unit on the roof Southwest Key spokesman Neil Nowlin emailed a written statement: “The damage primarily occurred on the roof and the 2nd floor near the air-conditioning unit,” the statement said “The fire was contained quickly and no one was in the facility at the time the shelter has been remodeled and will be capable of caring for approximately 140 unaccompanied minors We expect to hear about the next steps in our application to reopen Casa Amanecer in a few weeks.” A recall petition was filed with the state Thursday that seeks to remove Congressman Paul Gosar from office “This recall petition … is not about politics but rather an emergency measure to expel Paul Gosar,” the filing reads “A man who is violating his oath to our US Constitution and the best interests of his constituents and his country.” The effort faces an impossibly uphill battle, however, as there is no mechanism in the US Constitution to recall members of Congress. While congressional members can be expelled from Congress it can only be done by way of vote by their fellow members There is no other legal avenue for a member to be removed from office “There is no legal process for the recall of federal elected officials These people don’t know what they’re doing,” Rory McShane Should Clark gather the roughly 50,000 signatures he needs for the recall petition it is expected to be immediately challenged in court Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a response from Rep Thank you for taking the time to read our work we hope you'll consider supporting our values-driven journalism which has always strived to make clear what's really at stake for Arizonans and our future our goal here at The Copper Courier has always been to empower people across the state with fact-based news and information We believe that when people are armed with knowledge about what's happening in their local and federal governments—including who is working on their behalf and who is actively trying to block efforts aimed at improving the daily lives of Arizona families—they will be inspired to become civically engaged The Kennedy family has long been considered “Democratic royalty.” But Robert F Does everything in your life feel a little more chaotic than usual Or do you feel like misunderstandings are cropping up more frequently than they.. Republican Richer and Democrat Fontes are taking more aggressive steps than ever to rebuild trust with voters Republican-run political action committee from Texas with a deceptively Democratic name and ties to disgraced US Rep The Republican operative bought airtime under an unregistered PAC named “Turn AZ Blue” to run attack ads against Marlene Galán-Woods in a hotly-contested Democratic primary and HB 2821 aim to grant law enforcement and local officials unchecked power to enforce immigration laws—even if there are found to be no violations— shielded from any civil liability and has left a trail of unpaid bills from venues across the state totaling $150,000 since 2016