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Oct. 27 - Nov. 3, 2023 - Dayton Weekly News
Oct. 27 - Nov. 3, 2023
Maine Mass Shooting Marks America’s 565th This Year – and the Deadliest
America has been rocked by another mass shooting after authorities say a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine killing at least 18 people. Thirteen people were injured in Wednesday night’s shooting. It’s the latest massacre in a year filled with mass shootings like it. At least 18 people have been killed, with the Lewiston shooting expected to be the deadliest shooting to occur this year. It is the 565th mass shooting to rock the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which classifies a mass shooting as any time four or more
people are shot or killed, not including the perpetrator, in the same location at relatively the same time. Like many years before it, 2023 has been marked by mass shootings in public shopping centres, neighbourhoods, schools, private residences and more. Here is a list of some of the prominent mass shootings to occur this year. January 4: Enoch, Utah At the start of the year, a 42-year-old man shot his five children as well as his mother-in-law and wife in Enoch, Utah after the wife filed for divorce. January 16: Goshen, California Six people were killed, including a 10-month-old baby, at a home in Goshen,
California. The shooting was allegedly conducted due to gang rivalry. January 21: Monterey Park, California A 72-year-old gunman opened fire at two ballrooms shortly after Lunar New Year Festival celebrations, killing 11 people and injuring nine others. The gunman later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. January 23: Half Moon Bay, California Seven people were killed in two spree shootings that took place at mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay. The gunman, a 66-yearold man, opened fire at his place of work, killing four of his co-workers before Continued on Page 4
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'Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dies at 81
Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of "Shaft" at AMC Lincoln Square on June 10, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Roundtree's talent By George Costantino Tim Story-directed sequel. agency, Artists & RepRichard Roundtree, Roundtree's many othAgency, best known for playing er film credits included resentatives the titular character in the 1981's "Inchon," opposite released a statement groundbreaking "Shaft" Laurence Olivier and Ben reflecting on his actfranchise, died Tuesday at Gazzara, and 1984's "City ing legacy, noting, age 81. Heat," opposite Clint "His trailblazing career His longtime manager, Eastwood and Burt Reyn- changed the face of enPatrick McMinn, con- olds, as well as "Se7en," tertainment around the firmed to ABC News that "George of the Jungle," globe and his enduring Roundtree died following "Body of Influence," legacy will be felt for a brief battle with pancre- "Amityville: A New Gen- generations to come. atic cancer. eration" and "What Men Our hearts are with his He said Roundtree's Want." His last big-screen family and loved ones family was at his bedside. appearance was in the during this difficult Roundtree's career comedy "Moving On" in time." Roundtree's "Being spanned five decades, but 2022. it was his portrayal of DeHis television credits in- Mary Jane" co-star Gatective John Shaft in the cluded playing slave Sam brielle Union reacted 1971 action thriller that Bennett in the acclaimed to his death on X, forestablished him as the 1977 miniseries, "Roots." merly Twitter, writing, first Black action hero. He Other credits included the "Working with Richard went on to star in the se- series "Generations," "413 Roundtree was a dream. quels "Shaft's Big Score!," Hope St.," "Alias," "Diary ... He was ALWAYS the "Shaft in Africa" and the of a Single Mom," "Bud- coolest man in the room short-lived 1973 "Shaft" dies," "Desperate House- with the BEST vibes & TV series. wives," "Soul Food," ppl would literally run Roundtree would re- "Being Mary Jane" and over to come see him. Grant Will Enable Outdoor Expansion prise the role in the 2000 "Family Reunion," as well He was simply the best Night Patio Parties were John Singleton movie as season 2 of Ava DuVer- & we all loved him. the place to be as people "Shaft," starring Samuel nay's OWN series "Cherplanned their gatherings in L. Jackson, and the 2019 ish the Day" in 2022. Downtown Dayton. For 13 weeks over the summer, THE NEON patio parties were hosted by “celebrity guest hosts.” Hosts included former Dayton mayors Nan Whaley and Rhine McLin, Montgomery County Commission- A story of hard work, dedication, and lifelong Marauder pride ers Judy Dodge, Debbie Do we get to know Lieberman and Carolyn what the “JC” stands Rice, The RubiGirls, Mark for, or is that to remain a THE NEON is pleased from inclement weather, and Lisa Allan, journalsecret of the ages? to announce the expan- a new sound system and ist Amelia Robinson, and The ones who know sion of its patio with a upgraded outdoor light- more. me know the story. I’ll lead grant of $50,000 ing. When the new patio Jonathan McNeal, THE just say that. The “newfrom Jack W. and Sally opens in 2024 it will be NEON’s General Manager bies”: they don’t get to D. Eichelberger Foun- christened “Eichelberger expressed his excitement get to know it. I would dation of The Dayton Patio.” with the grant. “Because of say that the more you Foundation. The patio The planned redevel- the generosity of the Jack get to know me, the expansion will occur opment of the patio will W. and Sally D. Eichelmore you’ll know what Spring of 2024. enhance the outdoor ex- berger Foundation of The “JC” stands for or where The redesign of the perience for THE NEON’s Dayton Foundation, THE it came from. theater’s outdoor space patio guests and provide NEON patio experience JC Jamason How long have you will include an expanded a new venue for commu- will only get better and alWilberforce, Ohio - hard work, dedication, been working in your patio area, an awning to nity events. This past sum- low us to expand our proLearn more about Jamason and lifelong Marauder provide shade and cover mer, THE NEON’s Friday Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 5 and his unique journey of pride:
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JC Jamason Building Manager of the University Student Success Center (USSC) and Assistant Facilities Manager
Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween
XENIA, OH— This Halloween, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Greene County Public Health’s Safe Communities Coalition to remind everyone that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Drivers should be extra cautious on Halloween, as more pedestrians are out at night on the hunt for candy and more drivers are heading to and from parties. If your evening includes heading out to
a party or festivity, make sure you plan for a sober ride home. If you’re the designated driver, honor that commitment for yourself, your passengers, and the other drivers and pedestrians on the road. Remember: It’s never safe to drink and drive. For most, Halloween is a night to get creative with costumes, trick-ortreat, and enjoy the seasonal festivities. Unfortunately, for some families, the evening has become a nightmare. Between 2017 and 2021, there were 159 drunk-driving fatalities on
Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
Halloween night (6 p.m. clude, make sure your October 31 – 5:59 a.m. party plans account for November 1). Adults be- a sober ride home if tween the ages of 21 and Continued on Page 2 34 had the highest percentage (55%) of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night in Arts & Enter. 3 2021. That same night, 17 4 pedestrians were killed. Classified Whether they were the Editorial 4 victims of a drunk-driving Education 5 crash or walking drunk themselves, one point Religion 6 is critical to remember: Sports 7 Thousands of pedestrians Health 8 will be trick-or-treating. Be vigilant when driving. “No matter what your Halloween festivities in-
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