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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Chase ends when woman exits I-675, hits guardrail
A chase ended when a driver exited Interstate 675 and hit a guardrail in last month. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers said they tried to pull over a 2014 Black Chevrolet Sonic because she drove over 100 miles per hour, according to an OSHP incident report. The incident happened on May 29 on the ramp from I-675 to Indian Ripple Road. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after shooting near Fairborn apartment complex Invasive stinging insect that could cause death spotted in Ohio Rest areas to soon close until 2026 for demolition, upgrade Troopers said that Brynn Workman tried to exit onto Indian Ripple Road but hit a guardrail. Body camera video shows her telling troopers that she was at a bar just minutes before she crashed. 'I'm so sorry, my foot got stuck, I'm so sorry,' said Workman. Troopers said that Workman admitted that she had been drinking just 30 minutes before getting behind the wheel. State troopers arrested her for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI). [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Reader wonders where Rochester's traditional baccalaureate went
Jun. 9—Dear Answer Man. Do the Rochesters schools still do baccalaureate? If not, when did the practice end and why? Growing up in Rochester, it was a tradition back in my day. The religious service was paired with graduation — I'm a 1977 Mayo High School grad — that took place mid-week prior to graduation ceremonies. The baccalaureate program back then was held at Mayo Civic Auditorium and all three high schools attended (Mayo, John Marshall and Lourdes — this was pre-Century, I think) took part. The students wore their graduation caps and gowns and even the high school bands played for the ceremony. — We All Need Prayer. Dear Prayer, First, the big joint baccalaureate service is a thing of the past. Not that no one does it. I reached out to both Rochester Public School and Rochester Catholic Schools on this one. Let's start with Lourdes High School Principal Mary Spring. Spring said, yes, Lourdes still holds a baccalaureate service each year, COVID notwithstanding. The Catholic high school makes a point to send its graduates away with a little help from the Lord. As for when Lourdes stopped pairing its service with the public high schools, Spring did not know for certain. However, Rochester School Board Vice Chair Julie Workman previously worked in the district as a teacher when these services were still offered. Here's what Workman recalls: * The baccalaureate included students from Lourdes, JM, Mayo and — once it was built — Century high schools, and was held in late May each year. Since Workman started teaching at JM in 1982, the joint — or all-city — ceremonies extended into the 1980s. * For JM and Mayo choirs and orchestras, the performance and attendance were part of their final grade. The musicians and singers rehearsed on the day of the baccalaureate, which meant those students missed a half day of school. * Rochester's faith community determined who the adult religious speaker would be for the service. Though, in the 1970s and early 1980s, it was strictly a Christian church service and the hymns and message reflected that. As Rochester became more diverse religiously — or just less religious in general — changes started to come. But other roadblocks popped up as well. For example, as the baccalaureate grew each year, there wasn't enough room for the 200-plus orchestra students. Rehearsals for students from different schools were hard since they all had to learn to perform together in one afternoon. All this happened at the end of May, a hectic time for students and staff. Later, a survey of music students showed many were either indifferent or opposed to participation. Some objected for religious reasons, though if they did, they were excused with a note from a parent, Workman said. Then, there was the fact public school funds were being used to support a religious service — bus transportation, purchase of music books. Though teachers were not compensated for the extra duty assignment. Workman said, as a teacher she stopped participating in 2002, and she believes the whole thing ended after 2004. The district finally agreed that music students couldn't be coerced into attending, with many only doing so because it was part of their grade. Workman said after the district bowed out, SEMYO and the Honors Choir (not district-affiliated) provided the music for a year or two, and the Area Council of Churches organized it. However, it was still difficult to get enough students from SEMYO and the Honors Choir to participate since a large number of them were RPS students. Eventually, Workman said, the people who tried to run it gave up, and it just faded away as part of RPS's graduation festivities, though, as noted above, RCS still holds a baccalaureate each year. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to play some Beetles songs to get "Pomp and Circumstance" to stop playing in my head. Send questions to Answer Man at answerman@ .
ITV News
02-06-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Correct offences prosecuted in Winston Irvine case, Northern Ireland prosecutors insists
The correct offences were prosecuted in the case of a leading loyalist who was jailed for firearms offences, Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has Irvine was sentenced to two-and-a-half years, with half to be served in jail, at Belfast Crown Court last month following an incident where firearms and ammunition were found in the boot of his avoided a statutory five-year sentence on several of the charges he faced after Judge Gordon Kerr KC ruled that there were 'exceptional circumstances' in his case, namely Irvine's 'work for peace and his charity work in the community'.The PPS has previously said it is considering whether there is any legal basis to appeal the the length of Irvine's sentence and the fact that he and his co-accused Robin Workman were not prosecuted for terrorism offences have attracted criticism from some a statement, the PPS said it understood the public interest relating to the sentences but said some of the 'recent commentary on and coverage of this case has contained a number of factual inaccuracies'.It said the charges were brought under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order PPS statement added: 'Consideration was given to whether additional offences should be prosecuted.'After careful consideration of all the evidence submitted by police, it was concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute either defendant for any additional offence, including a terrorist offence, such as membership of a proscribed organisation.'To prosecute for such an offence, there needs to be admissible evidence upon which a court could be sure that a defendant is a member, and not merely an associate of members of a proscribed organisation, or a supporter of any such organisation.'Statements in the media in relation to a defendant's alleged position within a proscribed organisation do not constitute admissible evidence.'The PPS is satisfied that the correct offences were prosecuted in this case.' Irvine, 49, of Ballysillan Road in north Belfast and Workman, 54, of Shore Road in Larne, County Antrim, had both previously admitted possession of a firearm and ammunition in suspicious also admitted two counts of possessing a handgun without a certificate, one count of possessing ammunition without a certificate, possessing a prohibited weapon and possessing a firearm without a further pleaded guilty to possessing a .177 calibre air rifle without holding a firearm offences were committed on June 8 2022, when Workman transported a quantity of weapons and ammunition to the Glencairn area of Belfast in his van, which were then put into the boot of Irvine's Volkswagen Tiguan car.A short time later, Irvine's vehicle was stopped by police in Disraeli Street.A long-barrelled firearm, two suspected pistols, several magazines and a large quantity of ammunition were discovered inside a bag in the the judge noted that UVF paraphernalia was found in the homes of both defendants, he did not consider that there was a terrorist link to the weapons that were PPS statement said that while sentencing is a matter for the independent judiciary, the Director of Public Prosecutions is currently giving consideration to referring the sentences as 'unduly lenient'.The statement added: 'The full sentencing remarks and submissions are being obtained, and the advice of senior counsel sought, to assist in determining whether there is a proper legal basis to refer the sentence to the Court of Appeal.'A decision to refer must be taken within 28 days of the date on which the sentence was imposed.'The date by which a referral must be made in this case is June 17.
Belfast Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
New UVF chiefs stamp authority by setting fire to Catholic man's property
'This attack is the UVF's new leaders telling the community that things aren't going to change' Larne UVF flexed their muscles this week after their leader Robin Workman was jailed by torching the car of a Catholic man. The paramilitary gang set fire to a car belonging to a man who had a run-in with Workman over an unpaid debt before the 54-year-old was jailed for five years last week for having a bag of guns and ammunition which he gave to leading loyalist Winkie Irvine.
Sunday World
27-05-2025
- Sunday World
New UVF chiefs stamp authority by torching Catholic man's property
'This attack is the UVF's new leaders telling the community that things aren't going to change' The burnt cars and shed, and right, Alan Cowan who has taken over the Larne UVF temporarily while Workman is in prison Larne UVF flexed their muscles this week after their leader Robin Workman was jailed by torching the car of a Catholic man, we can reveal. The paramilitary gang set fire to a car belonging to a man who had a run-in with Workman over an unpaid debt before the 54-year-old was jailed for five years on Tuesday for having a bag of guns and ammunition which he gave to leading loyalist Winkie Irvine. The gang also set fire to another vehicle in the same area which is understood to belong to the man's elderly parents. Today's News in 90 Seconds. Sources in the town say the timing of the attacks was very deliberate and designed to show the community the UVF still run the town despite their leader being banged-up. And they say Workman ordered the arson attack himself as he wanted to remind people he was still in charge. But we can reveal the man who has stepped into the shoes of their caged leader temporarily is his number two in the Larne UVF and notorious loan shark, Alan Cowan. The burnt cars and shed The 48-year-old, an associate of the notorious UVF double agent Mark Haddock, was previously named in court by police as being 'highly influential' in the UVF and 'involved in the UVF'. Two weeks ago we revealed how people in Larne were celebrating after Robin Workman was remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing for having a stack of firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances in June 2022. They told us Workman had been portraying a false image of himself for years – that of a decent man with a legitimate business in the building trade. But they say the truth was very different and that Workman was a bully who made people's lives a misery as his gang exploited people through loan-sharking and extortion rackets. 'They just randomly fine men and young fellas thousands of pounds. If they answer back or question it, more money is added on to their bill.' So there was joy amongst the community when Workman was sent to Maghaberry Prison and will now serve two-and-a-half years behind bars with the same amount served on licence afterwards. Robin Workman But those celebrations were short-lived as the new boss appears to be very much the same as the old boss and wanted to stamp his authority. The Sunday World understands the target of the UVF arsonist was the Catholic man who the UVF said owed them money and had already been subjected to an assault at a local social club. 'This guy is a Catholic man but he's popular and well-liked by both sides of the community – he wasn't targeted because of his religion,' said a source. 'Seemingly it was because he had started a relationship with a woman who had been the partner of a UVF man. 'Robin Workman told him he had to pay a £2.5K debt for that but he didn't pay. The man questioned it to others and called Workman a few names but it was reported back. 'Then someone walked into the social club and punched him in the face and added two-and-a-half grand to the bill. 'Now Workman is behind bars they have targeted his car and shed. They even set fire to his parents car which people are particularly angry about because they are elderly. 'This is the new leaders making a statement to the community that nothing is going to change and the UVF isn't going to leave them alone just because their boss is behind bars. 'It's disgusting – people are fed-up with the lot of them and wish they would just leave people to live in peace.' The burnt cars and shed Cowan was arrested in 2017 as part of a police investigation into a feud which had seen a number of homes attacked by masked men. It was during this that police described him in court as being high up in the UVF however his solicitor said Cowan strongly denied any such involvement with the terror group. But multiple sources have told the Sunday World that Cowan is the new UVF leader and was regarded as an enforcer – sent to collect unpaid debts. A PSNI spokesperson told the Sunday World: 'Police received a report of a car on fire in the Garron Walk area of Larne shortly before 11.40pm on Wednesday, May 21. 'Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The fire spread to a second vehicle, a fence and a shed. A car at a neighbouring property was also damaged. 'Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although residents have been left shaken. This is being treated as arson, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. 'Anyone with information, including dashcam, CCTV or other video footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2092 of 21/5/25.' Alan Cowan who has taken over the Larne UVF temporarily while Workman is in prison Sentencing Workman at Belfast Crown Court, Judge Gordon Kerr KC said there was no history of offending or causing serious harm. But he added "there is no evidence of any exceptional circumstances" and the statutory minimum sentence must be imposed. Both Workman and Irvine were led from the dock in handcuffs into custody. After the hearing, the PSNI released photos of one of the guns and some of the ammunition seized from Irvine's car. 'Illegal firearms are synonymous with violence', said Det Supt Moutray, from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch. 'We are committed to apprehending perpetrators and this demonstrates our commitment towards keeping people safe from the fear, intimidation and control illegal firearms can cause.'
