| Homicide update
Faulkner County prosecutors charged a Searcy man with Internet stalking of a child on Tuesday in the third stalking case investigated in recent weeks by Conway Police Department. Michael E. Jackson, 27, of the 2000 block of Silver Springs was taken into CPD custody at 5:02 p.m., Monday after a sting conducted that afternoon, in which a detective was logged on as a 14-year-old female. Police say Jackson arranged a meeting with the 14-year-old persona with the intention of having sex, and shortly after showed up to a location designated by Jackson. On Oct. 3, CPD officers arrested Ivan Flores, 24, of the 400 block of East Robins on two counts of rape and a single count of Internet stalking after hearing statements from a 13-year-old female victim who said Flores sexually abused her in person after meeting her on myearbook.com.
Staving Off Transit Doomsday
Chicago last week staved off yet another looming transit doomsday, and for a mere half billion dollars in new taxes. So guess what big Illinois city needs more money for transit already? As far as El-pocalypses go, this would have been a doozy. Saying they were out of money, transit authorities in Chicago were prepared to cut 160 bus routes and idle about a third of their buses. They'd have raised some cash fares to more than $3, and they were guessing they'd lose 250,000 or so daily riders. Now, never mind. Governor Blagojevich imposed a deal and lawmakers took it. The sales tax set aside for transit in Chicago and surrounding counties is going up. There's a new tax on home sales. Downstate Illinois will send more money to prop up a system "which is of no value to them," as state Rep.
N.O. cop killed with own gun
It's unclear if the Police Department confused the two men, but the suspect in the shooting of the police officer was booked into jail under the wrong name spelling and wrong birth date -- information matching that of the Johnson convicted of rape. 'A very dangerous job' In Kenner, Bernel Johnson's family members described him as a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic with violent tendencies. They say they have long fought a losing battle to get him mental help. Gathered in a front room of a Kenner home Monday night, Johnson's family said he was diagnosed with the illness when he was 19. With tears welling, Johnson's brother Timothy Johnson expressed his condolences to Cotton's family. "I'm sorry her life was brought to such an abrupt end serving the community," he said.
Community Briefs
Shalom Retreat Center will host a workshop titled "Social Work Ethics" from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 6. Sister Dorothy Heiderscheit will address boundary issues and appropriate steps to ensure proper behavioral responses. The cost is $25 which includes three Continuing Education Units through IBN Provider No. 7 or through Iowa Board of Certification. To register, call Shalom at 563/582-3592 by March 3. Books for Lunch group will meet DYERSVILLE, Iowa -- Books for Lunch will meet at noon Monday, March 3, at the James Kennedy Public Library, Dyersville, to discuss "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer. Bring your lunch, dessert and beverages provided by participants and Friends of the Library. .
Cyclists not welcome in Scottsdale neighborhood
Homeowners and bicyclists are squaring off in a gated community on Scottsdale's border with Fountain Hills. Homeowners in Hidden Hills complain that cyclists are using 145th Way, a steep private street at the end of Via Linda, as a training ground where they speed down the long, curving hill en masse and invite accidents. Cyclists say homeowners are exaggerating problems with a minority of riders and reneging on their subdivision's 2000 agreement with Scottsdale to allow a non-motorized connection to Fountain Hills. .
Eagle's mayor says flooding come spring is unlikely
He encouraged Idaho residents to contact their insurance carriers about the possible risk. Most policies come with a 30-day waiting period before they take effect. Idaho residents can contact the department at 334-4250 with questions. ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN HAS ONE BENEFIT, BANDY SAYS Highlights of Mayor Phil Bandy's first State of the City speech Tuesday: Development in most sectors of Eagle's economy has taken a dive in the past year. That could be a blessing in disguise, he said. "Although the current economic situation is gloomy, it may have an unseen benefit. The slowdown provides some time for local and state governments to take a breath and evaluate options for accommodating growth and ancillary infrastructure when the economy rebounds." In January, the Meridian School District sued Eagle over the city's urban renewal district.
PSO tour touts city's assets
Even in classical music terms, 250 years is a long time ago. When Pittsburgh was founded in 1758, Mozart was only 2 years old (and no, he hadn't composed anything yet) and Beethoven was not even born. Bach had died only eight years prior and Handel was still alive. Back when the Europeans here were worried more about survival than sonatas, few would have guessed that one day Pittsburgh would be exporting European culture to Europe. But that is just the case when the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra embarks on a tour to Europe over the next three weeks. The Pittsburgh 250 Ambassador Tour is one of the first celebrations of the city's birthday this year and a celebration of its remarkable growth over the years. It will kick off the city's own yearlong celebration. "The Pittsburgh Symphony is excited to return to our touring roots, visiting, performing and representing our city in important cultural capitals throughout Europe," said PSO president Larry Tamburri.
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