2025) – Charlotte FC today announced the Club has waived midfielder Ben Bender made 51 career MLS appearances for the Club “Ben has been with us since our inaugural season and we’re thankful for all his contributions to the Club over the past four years,” said General Manager Zoran Krneta “His playing time has decreased over the past two seasons and he found it difficult to break into the team Consistent minutes are crucial to development as a young player so we believe this move is in the best interest of both parties including the addition of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to strengthen our backline following injuries to two of our fullbacks we needed to free up space on our senior roster which led us to make this difficult decision.” Transaction: Charlotte FC waives midfielder Ben Bender Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Joyce Bender, 78, Bismarck, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 in Bismarck, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 25 at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S Third St, Bismarck. A recording of the Funeral Mass is available via this link: https://youtu.be/CymJsXhbZAw?si=Gg6K375RC4Ac0Iux Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m A rosary/vigil service will begin at 6:30 p.m Joyce grew up with a strong sense of family She carried those values with her throughout her life always putting loved ones first and cherishing every family get-together She brought joy and laughter to everyone she met or enjoying one of her many shopping trips She loved the simple things in life like playing cards Not to say she didn’t also enjoy the finer things in life and spending an evening painting her nails better than the nail salon would have She loved being a devoted granny – a name she specifically wanted to be called She loved all her grandkids more than anything She was always willing to host birthday parties and let the kids have sleepovers at the house Joyce was one of the strongest fighters and always found a way to overcome whatever life threw at her She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her She is also survived by her six grandchildren Shandi and Elijah; and her many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Board Terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan for Cause Company Provides Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results 2025 -- Kohl’s Corporation ("Kohl’s" or the "Company") (NYSE: KSS) today announced that the Kohl’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bender has served as a Director of the Board since July 2019 and was appointed Board Chair in May 2024 Bender’s appointment follows the Board’s decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause An investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board determined Mr Buchanan violated company policies by directing the Company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest Buchanan's termination is unrelated to the Company's performance results of operations and did not involve any other Company personnel In accordance with the terms of this employment contract Buchanan is no longer a member of the Board and the Company has withdrawn his nomination for election as a Director at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders The Board will initiate a search to identify a permanent CEO and retain a leading search firm to assist with this process “The Board has full confidence in Michael to serve our customers and associates as Interim CEO and deliver on our commitments to our shareholders,” Chair of the Nominating and ESG Committee John Schlifske stated “Michael brings over three decades of leadership experience across retail and consumer goods companies having served as CEO of Eyemart Express and in senior roles at Walmart We look forward to continuing to work closely with Michael as Kohl’s remains focused on operational excellence and efficiency to improve long-term financial health and profitability.” "I am honored to assume the role of Interim CEO at this important time for the Company,” Mr “Working with our talented leadership team I am committed to continuing the execution of our strategic framework to grow shareholder value Kohl’s has a strong foundation of more than 1,100 conveniently located stores nationwide We will continue to build on this foundation as we enhance the value we deliver to our customers and set the stage for meaningful operational and financial progress.” Bender served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Eyemart Express having previously acted as President from September 2017 to January 2018 Bender held various executive management positions at Walmart Inc. most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Global eCommerce Bender held senior positions at Cardinal Health Bender currently serves as a Director of Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) and previously served as a Director of Ryman Hospitality Properties In accordance with the Company’s corporate governance guidelines Bender will remain on the Board but will step down from certain Board committees on which he serves as well as his role as Chair while he serves as Interim CEO The Board plans to announce a new Chair in due course Kohl’s is providing preliminary expectations for its financial results for the first quarter of 2025: the Company currently expects the following: Comparable sales: In the range of (4.3%) to (4.0%) Operating income: In the range of $40 million to $45 million Diluted EPS: In the range of ($0.24) to ($0.20) Release of First Quarter 2025 Sales and Earnings Results Kohl's will announce its first quarter 2025 earnings results May 29 A webcast of the conference call and related presentation materials will be available on the Company's website at investors.kohls.com Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands incredible value and convenience for our customers Kohl’s is uniquely positioned to deliver against its long-term strategy and its purpose to take care of families’ realest moments Kohl's serves millions of families in its more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl’s is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves For a list of store locations or to shop online For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements include the information under “Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results.” Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which are expressly incorporated herein by reference and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company’s filings with the SEC Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them Jill Timm, (262) 703-2203, jill.timm@kohls.com  Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com  Lex Suvanto, lex.suvanto@edelmansmithfield.com  Corporate Responsibility Investors Legal Notices Security & Privacy Shop Kohls.com Store Locator Kohl's© and Kohl's brand names are trademarks of Kohl's Illinois Michael John Bender passed way February 11 Lorenz School and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1986 Many summers were spent camping at Alcona Park on the Au Sable River where he had so many friends He and Tim Munson spent so many hours fishing there and at surrounding lakes He loved to grill and always made a great breakfast for friends and family Mike was employed at Reinert and Bender in Frankenmuth until his passing His dad taught him everything there was to know about cars He was an avid NASCAR fan and especially loved his 442s and a 1961 Chevy Pick-up He was always working on or painting someone's car at home Larry and grandparents Adolph and Freida Bender and Sidney and Helen Blank and aunt Connie Bender Left to cherish his memory is his mother Betty cousins Stacey Bender and Matt Blackthorne A tribute from Stacey Bender: "Mike may you rest in peace Paul and Grampa all ride dirt bikes over the clouds forevermore." The family wishes to thank their Eastport Family for their prayers and love especially his brother friend Terry Erndt for his support Karen Hoover and Tammy Maynard for being with us during Mike's honor walk A very special friend Maxine Weburg wrote to mike's mom: "Betty have you noticed how beautiful the sky is today I think it's the Eastport Gang celebrating the arrival of The Midnight Rider...Lisa at the organ Paul waiting with a beer and Larry shaking his head saying yep yep yep." Honoring Mike's wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00-8:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 5700 Dixie Hwy, Saginaw, MI 48601.Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the chapel or through www.casefuneralhome.com 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 an individual pretended to be an admitted student and convinced a group of sophomores to let her sleep in their suite the Yale Daily News elected its 148th Managing Board which will steer the Oldest College Daily through the 2025-26 academic year Charlotte FC have waived midfielder Ben Bender The first overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft the 24-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Crown making 61 appearances across all competitions and recording 8g/8a Bender also spent part of the 2024 season on loan at USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies and we’re thankful for all his contributions to the club over the past four years,” said general manager Zoran Krneta "With our current roster construction, including the addition of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to strengthen our backline following injuries to two of our fullbacks we needed to free up space on our senior roster which led us to make this difficult decision.” Following Bender's departure, Charlotte's midfield is highlighted by Spanish playmaker Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico and club captain Ashley Westwood The Crown have enjoyed a tremendous start to the 2025 campaign sitting top of the Eastern Conference with 19 points (6W-2L-1D) through nine matchdays Charlotte are looking to make the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive year From our first-ever draft pick to a fan favorite across the Carolinas — you’ve become a part of our story.Thank you, Ben, for representing the Black and Blue 💙 pic.twitter.com/OwHnNYlZsT READ MORE: MLS Transfer Tracker presented by Avant We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Megan Rae Bender announce her untimely passing on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 37 years of age. Megan was born and raised in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Cumberland... View Obituary & Service Information Megan Rae Bender created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts Made with love by funeralOne Louis faculty are among nearly 250 newly elected members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies Founded in 1780, the academy honors exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators and engages them in sharing knowledge and addressing challenges facing the world. The 2025 members were announced April 23 Bender is the Konneker Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St He joined the faculty in 1977.Bender’s scholarly expertise is in mathematical physics and applied mathematics He is an expert on the subject of asymptotic analysis differential equations and perturbative methods and their use in solving problems of theoretical physics.  Bender is credited with creating the large and active field of PT quantum theory In recognition of his contributions to the field Bender won the Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics in 2017 which is jointly awarded by the American Physical Society and the American Institute of Physics Bender is the co-author of two widely used textbooks “Advanced Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers” and “PT Symmetry in Quantum and Classical Physics.” He also served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical Bender is a fellow of the American Physical Society the UK Institute of Physics and the Academy of Science of St Guggenheim von Humboldt and Lady Davis fellowships and the Ulam Scholar award at the Center for Nonlinear Studies at Los Alamos National Laboratory.  Colonna has gained international recognition for his work studying the role of immune cells and their receptors in neurodegenerative diseases Colonna identified the link between a gene called TREM2 and Alzheimer’s disease People with certain variants in TREM2 have a higher susceptibility to the neurodegenerative disorder microglia — immune cells that reside in the brain — fail to control the spread of plaques of amyloid beta a sticky brain protein implicated in the disease Colonna and his collaborators found that mobilizing microglia Colonna also has studied TREM2 in the context of cancer showing that a standard immunotherapy drug can be enhanced by blocking the protein Colonna found in mice an important role for a small population of immune cells in the intestine in preventing food allergies Colonna is a member of the executive leadership for WashU Medicine’s Brain Immunology & Glia Center Awards & Notables Campus & Community Neuroscience & Memory Physical Sciences Read more stories from Arts & Sciences Visit Arts & Sciences Read more stories from School of Medicine Visit School of Medicine Temperature-controlled switch activates sperm, is key to fertility WashU partners with leading St. Louis recreation organizations Brain decoder controls spinal cord stimulation Federal court order a victory for rule of law Tips for Class of 2025 jobseekers How tariff uncertainty will impact economy, businesses Religion in Schools Trump wants to destroy DEI. But is America really giving up ‘woke ideology?’ Trump’s Brutal Immigration Agenda Has No Precedent – This story began as a simple conversation on a podcast: the “Let’s Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie” podcast (available on virtually any podcast platform and viewable on YouTube when the errant mention of a chicken tender chain devolved into disbelief from my pod partner Deli Fresh Threads’ Anthony “Biggie” Bencomo And as he rattled off brands I’d never sampled – Raising Cane’s inspiring the idea that the combination of his practiced palate would make a good pairing to rank the titans of tender from 10 to 1 we hit up a roster of big names known either specifically for tenders or at the very least We scored each on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being best) in four categories: breading chicken and signature sauce and discussed our findings and nauseam That Popeyes landed at the bottom was a surprise for us both Popeyes was one of only three restaurants on this roster that I’d even been to before this deep-fried odyssey and it swept Chick-fil-A in an informal Orlando Sentinel staff poll when I’d documented the Chicken Sandwich Wars of 2019 Its spicy remoulade and crunch edged out its milder competitor far more a fast-food regular when it comes to fried chicken sandos “They looked good in the box and they were super crispy,” Biggie said packaged sauce is never going to get high marks (Biggie feels differently And the breading/seasoning ranked low – for me There’s a lot of style going on at Chicken Guy with his cockscomb and shades and goatee-like wattle mirrors the vibe that turned co-founder Guy Fieri from unknown to superstar Staffers were super friendly (we even got an extra tender in our order) and helpfully explained the two-sauce policy These were the high points of the experience The Donkey Sauce (essentially garlic mayo) was quite tasty though we enjoyed the Special Sauce even more The chicken was crispy and hot and fresh but tasted oddly … familiar “This felt the most fast-foody,” said Biggie “Kind of like they were frozen Tyson tenders but a little leveled up from the deep-fryer.” it didn’t have much flavor,” Biggie opined The discussion that followed debated whether this was precisely the intent a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in KFC’s original recipe chicken It would have been nice if we’d tasted at least one or two of those in the chicken but if the sauce accidentally spills on the way home from the drive-thru If for you the chicken is just a vehicle for the stuff you plan to stick it in Tenders are a relatively recent advent for Jollibee a well-known Filipino brand where traditional fried chicken is a specialty but we agreed that your best chicken bet here is still bone-in just get two mango peach pies and call it a day this is Jollibee’s most crave-able item by far but Raising Cane’s was jumping when we popped in at lunchtime amid asking for our “order name,” that one of their regulars changes his every day for fun “This man literally comes here for lunch every day?” I could easily pivot into a tirade about eating local “I think their popularity is just about the viral social media stuff with the Cane’s sauce.” of people submerging their tenders in overflowing cups of this condiment fresh and better overall than the one at Saucy – doesn’t have much flavor 1 if it had better seasoning,” said Biggie Here’s where you can really note the subjectivity of taste watching Biggie squirrel the extra packet of Chick-fil-A sauce into his pocket It was the only thing on my entire sheet that scored a zero though I couldn’t identify any specific flavor “Excuse me,” Biggie asked the man wiping down the adjacent booth before relaying that a founder of PDQ (Bob Basham) was also a founder of Outback Steakhouse “It’s pretty much the same as their Bloomin’ Onion sauce.” I loved that we got some brand history on our visit to PDQ which stands for “people dedicated to quality.” The gent with the facts is proof they’re doing a good job with that like they made it five minutes before we walked in It was just enough to push these interestingly seasoned tenders up into the top three Full disclosure: If this round-up wasn’t grounded in a traditional tender but humongous) were of very good quality: hot PS: “The Reaper,” for which I was required to sign a waiver but the tenders themselves were slightly superior “This is the fast-food place I would go specifically for chicken tenders,” Biggie says “They call themselves ‘the filet mignon of chicken’ and I think that fits You can tell they just use the tenderloin.” As someone who has never gone anywhere specifically for chicken tenders and likely never will again unless my boss tells me to On both the first stop and the final follow-up the tender from Huey’s was hot and fresh and very nicely seasoned I want to be eating a good piece of chicken,” Biggie summarized Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get the day’s top entertainment headlines delivered to your inbox Thursday afternoons TDS Telecommunications continues expanding its high-speed all-fiber internet network into more Spokane-area neighborhoods © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy A Rockville preschool teacher was arrested April 25 as part of a child predator sting conducted by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Virginia who worked at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (Bender JCC) in Rockville was taken into custody following an internet chat operation carried out during the week of April 21 The operation resulted in charges against eight men Police said Sherman believed he was communicating with minors under the age of 15 during the operation He has been charged with using communications systems to facilitate offenses involving children “Protecting children from online predators is one of our highest priorities, and I commend our investigative team and partners for their diligent efforts in securing these arrests,” LCSO Sheriff Michael Chapman said in a statement “These disturbing cases underscore the importance of parents actively monitoring what their children do online and on messaging platforms and teaching them how to stay safe.” Bender JCC immediately fired Sherman on April 25 after hearing of the arrest, according to a written statement from the school He is prohibited from returning to Bender JCC in any capacity “The arrest had no connection to any conduct that took place at Bender JCC,” the school said in the statement “Sherman had no previous allegations made against him at the time of his hire the Bender JCC conducted regular background checks and screenings during Michael Sherman’s employment that did not yield any prior misconduct.” Journalist at the University of Maryland - Philip Merrill College of Journalism Bender’s appointment follows the Board’s decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause Buchanan's termination is unrelated to the Company's performance and the Company has withdrawn his nomination for election as a Director at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders “The Board has full confidence in Michael to serve our customers and associates as Interim CEO and deliver on our commitments to our shareholders,” Chair of the Nominating and ESG Committee John Schlifske stated “Michael brings over three decades of leadership experience across retail and consumer goods companies We look forward to continuing to work closely with Michael as Kohl’s remains focused on operational excellence and efficiency to improve long-term financial health and profitability.” "I am honored to assume the role of Interim CEO at this important time for the Company,” Mr “Working with our talented leadership team Kohl’s has a strong foundation of more than 1,100 conveniently located stores nationwide We will continue to build on this foundation as we enhance the value we deliver to our customers and set the stage for meaningful operational and financial progress.” In accordance with the Company’s corporate governance guidelines Search Companies editorial@fibre2fashion.com Sherry left this world to join our Lord in Heaven on this Good Friday She was a faithful Christian who attended many years at Olive Branch Baptist Church her little brother Robert Dewayne Jarrell and her grandson Tyler Lee Bender Doug Wayne Bender (Sydney Manns) and Teresa Green Kathy Jane Jarrell of Madison will miss her protector and her best friend he will miss his “mamaw” bringing his treats Sherry leaves her 13 grand children behind Sherry also had 4 great-grandchildren that she so adored so very much Sherry leaves behind a host of many extended family Sherry was a 1968 graduate of Van High School She was a majorette and enjoyed her time there After high school she attended beauty school and never seemed to have stopped doing people’s hair She was a cook for many years at the Boone County detention center She had an art for the best biscuits that no one can seem to replicate Sherry enjoyed so much to bring dinners to anyone who wasn’t feeling well She would show up with something wonderful to share Sherry will be missed by so many and many will miss those wonderful gestures of love she had shown over the years Sherry also did flowers for many funerals and would keep people’s graves decorated for all occasions during the year She was quite passionate about this as she had just finished doing God’s work at the cemetery when she suddenly left this world Thank you everyone who over the years that have been so kind and caring to our mother throughout the community I know she would see somebody she knew everywhere she went Services for Sherry will be held at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Burial to follow at Memory Gardens in Madison went on to be one of the most well-known and captivating videos ever posted As the years passed and I began doing gymnastics myself the once-anonymous gymnasts gradually became recognizable it was equally as spectacular as her mount featuring a flic-flac swingdown connected to back extension roll to a free headstand and also a handstand forward roll to cantilever off the end of the beam She also threw in another one arm handstand in the middle of the beam and then transitioned into one of the best planches I’ve ever seen in women’s gymnastics What’s interesting is she tended to struggle with what are considered the “easy” skills in her routine like her first acrobatic combination of back handspring to back layout stepout I get the impression that she was more comfortable on her hands (or even her head) than her feet!  I think the video sums up my feelings about originality in gymnastics There’s no point in doing the same thing as everyone else The best gymnasts are technically perfect and original it’s better to be original than technically perfect if you can’t be both View Visitation & Service details > with whom she shared 46 years of marriage this past May 13th Patricia had worked for 19 years for Landis Homes Communities in the food service department she had worked at the former Conestoga View and as a home health nurse in South Carolina She was a member of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church of Lititz spending time with her grandchildren and camping with her husband Patricia is survived by her children: Brian N married to Matthew Brubaker of Leola; her 7 grandchildren: Tori Michael married to Matilda Miller and Samuel married to Rachel Miller Friends will be received by Patricia’s family on Friday 2025 from 12:30-2PM at the Lancaster Evangelical Free Church Interment will be in Witness Park Cemetery please make contribution in her memory to Lancaster Evangelical Free Church at the above address Condolence Message: Be sure to include your name Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted Our seven funeral homes in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home Derek Bender will send a text to one of his former teammates a ghosted pariah to a team that has nothing left to do with him More than five months have passed since the day the former Minnesota Twins minor league catcher was accused of giving away pitches to opposing batters on the Lakeland Flying Tigers trying to ensure his team would miss the playoffs so a long barely a month after receiving a $297,500 signing bonus as a sixth-round draft selection Bender has existed in a kind of baseball limbo: technically still a professional baseball player but shunned by the rest of that fraternity He’s reached out to players in his draft class guys he lived with at the spring training complex “There are a lot of times where you’re talking with people that you thought you were friends with they just don’t look at you the same,” Bender said “I’ve heard my friends get questioned about me “It’s not like I’m getting accused of committing a crime.” But he is accused of betraying the people he worked with He is accused of undermining every single one of them stay out of the playoffs and ensure a competitive season would come to an early end The game’s history is filled with players who are accused of cheating for their own benefit and he is trying to regain some level of control over his life But he is also coming to terms with his situation: That for the rest of his life those around him may have a nagging thought in the back of their minds When the story of the Twins minor league catcher accused of selling out his own team went viral on ESPN in September He hasn’t spoken at all about the matter until agreeing to a February interview with The Athletic in his rented house near Albany Major League Baseball has been investigating Bender for months for a violation of Rule 21(a) which prohibits players from intentionally losing games MLB and players’ union all declined to comment for this story League sources briefed on the investigation say the inquiry has uncovered evidence against Bender More than a dozen people have spoken to investigators including multiple with direct knowledge of the alleged conduct despite the other five games in that series being aired with the opportunity to apply for reinstatement after a year For the first 25 minutes of a 90-minute interview the conversation circled around the only truly relevant question He talked of his practices with the Siena College baseball team Spoke of the hours leading up to his final game with the Twins Finally it came time to ask the question that Bender had yet to proactively answer himself “You were accused of giving away pitches as they were coming up to bat “And I’ll live with this until the day I die I never tried to give the opposing team an advantage against my own team.” Bender wanted the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels’ season to be over joking prior to their doubleheader against Lakeland that it wouldn’t be a bad thing if they let a grounder slip under their gloves A couple losses would eliminate them from playoff contention and that’s exactly what Bender was counting on and he wasn’t talking about actually throwing a game His desire to leave was rooted in a need for a reset that he felt would help improve his game “A lot of us are coming off of college seasons coming off of a pretty grueling summer schedule,” Bender said “Then you get there and you’re hitting .200 you’re facing some of the best stuff consistently you’ve ever seen “The conversations are that everybody’s ready to go home.” that came to define his final week in Fort Myers He’d verbally sparred with player development coaches arguing with them on his offensive approach he’d done a tarp slide on Lakeland’s field — a huge no-no a lot of personality,” said longtime hitting coach and family friend Dan Sausville … I gave him lots of advice to keep his mouth shut when he got to the minor leagues Sausville said that Bender was “in a bad place” that week and that he had texted with one of Bender’s agents discussing how Bender clearly needed to get home Bender was called into his manager’s office following that doubleheader against Lakeland Lakeland manager Andrew Graham had informed his Fort Myers counterpart that his players heard Bender giving away pitches before they were thrown Attempts to reach Graham and Fort Myers manager Brian Meyer for comment were unsuccessful The Athletic also attempted to contact numerous players and coaches from both teams as well as the home plate umpire; none could be reached for comment Bender said there was nothing he said that could be interpreted as giving away pitches and he couldn’t think of any reason someone would make it up Fort Myers had already lost six games in a row was yanked in the second inning after allowing five of the first seven batters that frame to reach in the 6-0 loss His 1 2/3 innings matched his shortest start of the season Bender wasn’t allowed in the dugout the following two games He watched from the bullpen as the season wrapped up “I talked to him,” Bender said of his attempt at a conversation with Dunn were willing to keep him in the organization He needed to admit to everything and apologize for it But when the club asked what he was sorry for had already conducted an internal investigation led by GM Jeremy Zoll this was no longer just a question of immaturity This was a player they could no longer employ “The only thing I had left was my character at that point,” Bender said we’ll release you.’ I knew there was no bluffing involved.” He played just one year of high school ball at St “He set the tone in our program for how to work different from any player we’ve had before,” said St Bender moved on to Coastal Carolina University a baseball program that has produced major leaguers Tommy La Stella Bender broke out for CCU in 2023 with 19 home runs and then excelled in the Cape Cod League that summer There was talk of him as a Day 1 selection in the MLB Draft The Twins were intrigued by the power potential in his right-handed bat he doesn’t leave the one-bedroom home he’s rented without his hood up fearing that even a friendly chat might be had with someone secretly assuming the worst He said he feels guilty because photos of him in his Coastal Carolina uniform were being used in news articles He’s spent the whole offseason running from this Weeks of sleeping on couches of his friends’ college apartments in Toledo and Richmond to avoid going home He didn’t want to go back to his parents in South Carolina a place so closely associated with a sport he’d begun to believe he’d never play again Bender’s parents have taken his situation hard checks MLB’s press releases every day to see if there’s an announcement from the league about his status and has met with a lawyer about possible steps to sue says she wakes up in the middle of the night and cries “It breaks my heart for my kid,” Diane said “that it’s a possibility that he might not be able to play this game again at a high level he crashed with a childhood friend in Albany “I wanted to be around my friends,” Bender said “… I wanted to be somewhere where baseball didn’t matter as much.” There’s an uneaten and unheated burrito on his plate and a jumbo Chick-fil-A cup rests on a small table in front of the chair where he sits That he was speaking publicly at all was so controversial within his own circles that he said he was unable to sleep the night prior strongly advised him against doing an interview It wanted to wait until the league resolved its investigation into him Torn between the instinct to give his side and the need for patience he eventually decided he couldn’t wait any longer “It’s about gaining control over my life,” Bender said I’m not doing this as a last-ditch effort to get back into affiliate ball It’s more of this is the start of me taking control of my life again Because I’ve let this completely control me for months now.” said he was unaware the interview had taken place And after The Athletic reached out to Rosner to request comment “We would have preferred that he not do any media requests or sit down with anyone from the media until this investigation was closed,” said Rosner adding that it indicated to them he was no longer taking Octagon’s advice “We don’t make comments when investigations are ongoing,” Rosner said Even though he is denying the allegations now Bender said he trusted Octagon’s advice at the time which is why he declined to comment when the story first broke What came after Bender’s no-comment to ESPN was something Bender never anticipated He says he was unaware of the reporter Jeff Passan a prominent and well-sourced baseball writer Bender didn’t understand the reach his story would garner he experienced the surreal feeling of getting a push notification about himself aggregated articles started pouring in from news outlets all over the country Messages on all of his social media accounts Bender and his buddies sat and watched it unfold in real time “I had to go dark for at least three days,” Bender said “I had to private all my social media accounts The world has moved on from this story in a way that Bender still can’t And now with no agent and a shredded reputation He sat down with investigators in November Trying to convince them that he is innocent with the possibility of a career-ending ban if they decide otherwise “I feel like my whole life has been centered around baseball “This whole situation made me fall out of love with it But I realized that I want to win more baseball games in my career In the back of Bender’s car is a large Twins duffel bag that still carries all of his baseball equipment His relationship with the team that gave him a chance is complicated he’s complimentary: “I don’t fault anybody in the Twins organization “It never really felt like the Twins had my back.” It remains a very real possibility that Bender’s Twins bag will be the last big league gear he’ll ever receive He’s done the obvious calculation in his mind This never would have happened to a first-round pick There’s no impetus for another team to take him on The sport of baseball could very easily continue on without Derek Bender This accusation could follow him throughout his life The longtime hockey fan wants to someday be a psychologist for NHL players Bender views his next job as a chance at redemption He’ll earn just $1,200 this summer playing independent ball for the Brockton Rox of the Frontier League It’s a move that’s more about proving to himself and everyone else just how much he cares about winning Even with a GM and coach who have known Bender for years And nothing is guaranteed until he actually takes the field The results of MLB’s investigation could impact his ability to play “I think the biggest thing was being willing to give a guy a second chance to do what he’s trained his whole life to do and what he loves,” said Rox GM Jerod Edmondson who said he didn’t investigate the allegations before adding Bender There were stretches in which the two talked 20 times a day But he’s not blind to the circumstances that led Bender here and remains open to the idea that there could be more to this accusation than he knows he needs to sit in the mirror and ask himself: why isn’t everyone jumping up to stick up for me?” Sausville said “I think a lot of it comes from selfish immaturity ‘I’m trying to make the big leagues … and I don’t care who I piss off on the way there.” Bender wants to prove he can still be a catcher even though he knows his only path might be a move to first base recognizing that pitchers will be apprehensive to throw to him He wants to tell the world that he’s a person who loves those close to him I’m a guy that (teammates) want in their foxhole.” He wants people to accept that he’s a changed athlete who’s done complaining about having to play “You’ll never hear that come out of my mouth again,” he said and I don’t want it all to go away because of one accusation.” he doesn’t feel like he owes it to anyone to plead his innocence Bender might not feel an obligation to prove his credibility “People will think whatever they want to think Nobody’s ever going to be here and say ‘Yeah The Athletic’s Dan Hayes contributed reporting to this story (Top Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photo: Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) Sam Blum is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Los Angeles Angels and Major League Baseball he was a sports reporter for the Dallas Morning News he covered Auburn for AL.com and the University of Virginia for The Daily Progress in Charlottesville Nebraska died at his residence on Wednesday A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St Burial of his cremated remains will be at Immaculate Conception cemetery in rural St Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday Visitation will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to services Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington You may watch a livestream of the funeral at www.facebook.com/WintzRay/live  Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Wieseler the Brothers of International Electrical Workers Local 265 SD to Loren and Ruth Ann (Bonertz) Bender.  Patrick attended East Catholic Elementary and graduated from Wynot Public High School in 1998 He then trained to be an electrician at Northeast Community College in Norfolk Patrick went to work for Kaneb Pipe Company and Gene's Electric while getting his journeyman's card He then went on to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 265) His first union job was at Pinnacle Bank Arena He also worked at building several data centers including Google and Facebook Patrick was an avid Las Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Twins fan He was also a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and he was especially fond of Husker tailgating and car trips with family while on vacations Patrick also started a pro football 33 league enjoyed by many and was very proud of his nieces and nephew Patrick hosted the family Christmas gathering in June up in the Black Hills and made sure every detail was covered two brothers Mark (Heather) Bender of Lincoln Karl (Lindy) Bender of Omaha; nieces Elizabeth nephew Sam; aunts & uncles Roger (Mary Jo) Bonertz of St He was preceded in death by: Grandparents: Julius and Hilaria Bender - Ted and Cordula Bonertz uncles Charles (Alberta) Bender Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church to Charles and Blanche (Palanes) Yock went to be with our Lord on September 24 Barb was preceded in death by her parents; infant twins Kurt and Kyle Backman; grandson Jeremy Backman; grandson former husbands Bruce Backman and Woodrow Clapper Jr. and these “gifts from God”: Karl (Shannon) Backman AZ; Kristal Backman (John) King TX; Kimberly Clapper (Joe) Kuisick She also shared her husband’s “gifts”: Susie Bender (Luke) Kelley Barb was a loving “Bubba” to 33 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren She is also survived by brothers Jerry (Judy) Yock and David (Marion) Yock and numerous nephews After high school Barb went to DC to work for the Voice of America and while in DC also modeled for the Phyllis Bell Modeling Agency as a Runway and Tearoom Model and then on a weekly TV fashion show for the Olbum Agency in upstate NY After moving back to PA family took up most of Barb’s time but she managed to devote time to church work thru many Basilica of St Michael the Archangel Altar/Rosary projects for 36 years She was awarded the “Prince Gallitzin Cross” award for her work with Pre Cana for the Divorced Barb was a devout professed Secular Franciscan for 41 years and loved her Franciscan vocation and her Franciscan family She was active in Amateur (Ham) radio (KA3VXR) where she acted as Amateur Radio Emergency Coordinator for Cambria County for 10 years; belonging to 3 local clubs and a National Club She loved camping with the family and painting rocks and other crafts with the Grand and Great-grandkids and having summer picnics under the backyard pavilion and around the fire ring She found great joy in hosting huge family Holiday dinners and passing along Lithuanian and Ukrainian foods and customs such as Pysanky Easter Eggs She was a member of the Johnstown Folk Dancers who performed many Eastern European and Middle Eastern authentic folk dances locally Deep down she was a Ukrainian Gypsy grounded by her Lithuanian DNA Friends will be received from 4 until 8 PM Monday at the Gibbons Funeral Home A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday at the Basilica of St please send donations to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center She visited many states and European countries Will Travel” and now she is in on the greatest adventure of her life Tanya dedicated 35 years to her work at Girgenti Chiropractics as she infused positivity into every aspect of her work A lifelong member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Tanya was baptized there and maintained her connection to the church throughout her life She took great joy in the simple pleasures of life including tending to her garden with her husband enjoying picnics under the front tree with her grandchildren and cherishing every moment spent with family Tanya is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 35 years and Nadia (Taylor) Amidon; and her beloved grandchildren Nancy Yehling and Karen (Paul) Sletten; sisters-in-law Rhonda (Kurt) Schroeder and Mary (Mike) Sizemore; and numerous nieces and nephews Tanya’s legacy will live on through the love and joy she brought to those around her and the many lives she touched during her life Due to recent events, you can now leave online 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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 3 Although she was a secretary later in life She was the proudest of grandmothers to Nathan Her countless quilts gave joy and warmth to her family and friends which brought laughter to those around her even in her final days Sharon’s loving and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who know her Sharon wishes for anyone who received a quilt from her to bring it to the visitation to share with all Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness) and / or BJC Hospice: https://www.sloca.org/support/donate/ https://www.foundationbarnesjewish.org/transform-health-care beautiful tribute and most importantly beautiful wife you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time We’re praying God gives you peace and understanding Sharon left us as she was in life – a peaceful person I will miss all our bike rides and visits to state parks This world is a better and more beautiful place because of you Sharon was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met I didn’t have the opportunity to know her for very long We wish we were there to support you but just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you We will catch up with you when we are back in the country Remember our garage sale times before Matt and Keith started grade school Also remember our times being co-leaders with cub scouts So thankful that Matt and Keith are still best friends It was so great of her making a quilt for Keith’s kids after Alison died Remember our sharing our vacation memories but you get the idea that Sharon was a great person I worked at Meramec until 2013 in Career and Employment Service and would have to enlist the assistance of Sharon for scheduling classroom presentations with faculty She was always very sweet and met you with a smile Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 Derek Bender, the former Minnesota Twins minor league catcher who is under MLB investigation for telling opposing hitters what pitches were coming denied the allegations in an interview with The Athletic as he remains out of professional baseball "No," Bender told The Athletic, in an interview published Thursday when asked if he gave away pitches to opposing batters "And I'll live with this until the day I die I never tried to give the opposing team an advantage against my own team." a sixth-round draft pick out of Coastal Carolina in July was playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Bender told multiple hitters for the Lakeland Flying Tigers the specific pitches being thrown by starter Ross Dunn Lakeland scored four runs in the second inning and won the game 6-0 to clinch the Florida State League West division and eliminate the Mighty Mussels from playoff contention Fort Myers coaches were notified by Lakeland coaches about Bender's pitch tipping after the game Sources told ESPN that Bender had told teammates he wanted the season to be over Bender said he joked to teammates about letting a ground ball go under their glove Major League Baseball's investigation of the incident continues and Bender could face a permanent ban from the league "I had to go dark for at least three days," Bender told The Athletic of the reaction to the initial story "I had to private all my social media accounts said he is trying to get back into professional baseball He said he'll play for the Brockton Rox of the independent Frontier League this summer Bender said he hasn't heard from any of his former teammates "There are a lot of times where you're talking with people that you thought you were friends with they just don't look at you the same," Bender told The Athletic "I've heard my friends get questioned about me "It's not like I'm getting accused of committing a crime." Bender told The Athletic that the Twins were willing to keep him in the organization if he admitted to the accusations and apologize but he wouldn't say what he was apologizing for "The only thing I had left was my character at that point," Bender told The Athletic we'll release you.' I knew there was no bluffing involved." His agents at Octagon told The Athletic that they had dropped Bender as a client because they had told him not to do any interviews until the MLB investigation was closed "It's about gaining control over my life," Bender told The Athletic of why he did the interview I'm not doing this as a last-ditch effort to get back into affiliate ball It's more of this is the start of me taking control of my life again Because I've let this completely control me for months now." A catcher and first baseman selected with the 188th pick in 2024 slightly below the $320,800 slot for that selection He will keep the entirety of his bonus after playing 19 games for Fort Myers hitting .200/.273/.333 with two home runs and eight RBIs he hit .326/.408/.571 with 32 home runs and 153 RBIs in 144 games '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== -1 '?' : location.search;if (window.history && window.history.replaceState) {var ogU = location.pathname + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash;history.replaceState(null "\/should-we-keep-the-siren-the-battle-over-israels-national-sound-of-remembrance\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=cTXMQqCr6g_q0QpbYCy9MxZApIul4Mgg..ZA.oa32ZY-1746501214-1.0.1.1-.uwH8HR9lJgKK0KhsL36K_X2dEy3nUuGZRV0vSzaIWE" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null ogU);}}document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(cpo);}()); There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Long and white with stripes running the length of the long-roof O/SA wagon is how you’d describe Bob Bender’s Stock eliminator Chevy A regular on the East Coast Division 1 scene racer has been driving his Chevrolet since purchasing it from the Stinson family a few decades ago And while you’d normally see Bender at Maple Grove she made me promise I'd continue to do this and do the western swing like we had discussed prior to her sickness,” Bender said fulfilling their dream of racing at the Winternationals He’s been enjoying the sights and meeting with many of the Division 6 and 7 racers lasting until the semifinals where he fell to Jeff Adkinson on a red light “The Winternationals was humbling,” stated Bender I stopped prior to the water box for them to clean the starting line and I heard the announcer talking about my wife passing Bender was also impressed with the tracks and the West Coast racers The full-size Kingswood wagon is powered by a 350 small-block rated at 255 hp and backed with a Turbo 350 and a 12-bolt rear that packs a steep 5.57 gear ratio It can go .90 under in soft air and a second under in sea-level conditions when running in P/SA but I couldn't get there,” he said with a smile I went into the service in 1969 and came out in 1971 We asked Bender what he loves most about the big Chevy That thing's uglier than me,' " he remembered Bender will make the cross-country haul back home where he’ll compete in the Lucas Oil Divisional Series at Maple Grove then you’ll see him at NHRA national events in Bristol I’ll run the Maple Grove national and then I'm going to try to catch my breath.” AUG 18-19 Lucas Oil Series Divisional Event the Professional Staff of the Year Award is presented to someone who has used Blue Turf Thinking to improve the success and wellbeing of their coworkers and the university through exemplary service Nicole Bender is the 2025 Professional Staff of the Year recipient the Professional Staff Association announced Bender is a counselor and crisis care coordinator in the counseling center Her colleagues said “she has increased counseling services’s ability to provide continuity of care for students as they are connected to both Boise State resources as well as community services” and that her “genuine kind and welcoming demeanor ensures that staff can manage stressful situations efficiently and with the best quality of care for students.” South Dakota died surrounded by his family on Sunday 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM 2024 at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St Nebraska with Reverend Marcus Knecht officiating Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in St Helena with military honors performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No December 19 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM Visitation also continues one hour prior to the funeral at the church Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews: Robbie Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters and nieces: Kelsea He was the middle child of three boys to Julius and Hilaria (Bruening) Bender He grew up on the family farm just west of St He learned many lessons on the farm that guided him through his life He loved being the keeper of the family tales and took great pride in knowing a great deal of family history – his own as well as pretty much everyone else’s in Cedar County Helena and graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1957 He spoke fondly of all his school friends and enjoyed playing football and also acting in one act plays He did a tour to serve his county in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1960 He was awarded good conduct and sharpshooter badges during his service He met Norma Jean Winckler at a dance and they married on June 10 They looked forward to celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2025 Many a dance was done to big band music that they both loved but then found his next calling by joining the welding crew at Kolberg’s He enjoyed his time there making many friends He kept very detailed notebooks of all his work there To say Robert enjoyed his retirement is an understatement He loved the honey do lists that he did at his own pace of course He would spend hours figuring out the “BEST” way to do things He loved visits from everyone that stopped by which usually ended with a little nip of the Lord He was very so proud of his kids and grandkids loving to hear about everyone’s activities and accomplishments He loved that he has a grandchild in the military as well as one that works at his old stomping ground at Astec He always loved hearing stories and telling them too That will be truly missed by all who knew him.  Norma of Yankton; three children: Steve (Becky) Bender of Chandler Audrea (Todd) Hecht of Yankton and James (Missy) Bender of Yankton; six grandchildren: Hayden Bender (Michelle) Mike Bender and Emma Bender; two great grandchildren: Ellis and Brynlee Hecht; and one brother Charles (Alberta) Bender and father and mother-in-law We all know he is playing and winning a card game in heaven with Joe because he was one of the luckiest here on earth Thanks for visiting 2025 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday 2025 at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton Norma went out on her own terms as far as we are all concerned you know she loved a good argument (debate) and usually came out on top with her no-nonsense way and take on life at home to Hubert and Edna (Fischer) Winckler She was the oldest of nine and was put in charge of helping keep her siblings in toe It was a task we can all say she really took to heart Her family was incredibly important to her She was her dad’s right hand helper for many years If we only knew the true number of books she purchased over the years from bibles and of course a good mystery or romance novel She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1962 and entered in the workforce in Yankton while living with some girlfriends in an apartment She moved with her new husband to his family farm near St Helena where she took on the role of farm hand as well as new wife Her family grew with the birth of the three children She was a great teacher of what a good day's work looked like the kids remember helping wherever we could – gardening It was important to her that the animals were taken care of She loved all the farm cats and dogs that Dad “would allow us to have” Norma’s work career was not just on the farm She was employed at Gurney’s but spent a large amount of her career at Sunshine and Econo Foods working in the grocery and meat departments before becoming the receiving clerk for many years This is where she gained the title of “Sarge in Charge” NOTHING came in or out without Norma knowing about it She had many happy memories of her time there She finished out her working years at Walmart in the shoe and jewelry departments She may have retired but for Norma her work didn’t stop Always on the go looking for the next bargain a goodwill find or coupon that was safe from Norma came home with a few things she really didn’t want because “he was going to get that too cheap” you know she would have wanted it that way Norma was as blunt as a spoon but that’s why we loved her so much I’m sure if any of us were going through anything tough it was Norma you wanted fighting for you Because you certainly didn’t want her against you she hated to lose at anything – especially losing in cards Norma did have a softer side which was shown when she was helping others or talking about her family She adored them and was so very proud of them her beautiful penmanship was in a card just for you She loved everyone’s fur-babies as well making sure they had extra treats from Grandma Norma loved to cook hardy meals for her family Hunger was never an issue as her creative side came out and when she wasn’t sure what to call it Dummies and fried chicken (dad’s favorite) made in the electric frying pan The kids were proud graduates of the “eat it or starve club” if you know There was always a sweet treat in the house like chocolate wacky cake with peanut butter frosting which was always a favorite But at the holidays it was always Grandma Edna’s kuchen If you went hungry at any gathering where Norma was The one thing that still mystifies us though is how could a woman that would only eat a well-done steak like and eat the heck out of “tiger meat” For those that don’t know tiger meat is raw hamburger with spices served with saltine crackers Her favorite drink was probably a good cup of egg coffee or a classic Coke but she would celebrate a special day with a glass of sweet wine She would however partake in a good tomato beer with her favorite son-in-law on a hot summer day Advise from Norma: Life may not be easy at times but it’s the struggles that make us stronger when we come out on the other side Thanks for being one of the strongest and hardest working persons we’ve ever had the privilege to know Norma is survived by her children and spouses: Steve (Becky) and Emma; great grandchildren: Ellis and Brynlee; siblings: Joe (Johnny) Norma is proceeded in death by her parents and in-laws Hubert & Edna and Julius & Hilaria; her husband Robert J; siblings and in-law: Mike (Barb) Thanks for visiting CLTFC also exercises Bender’s option for the 2025 Major League Soccer season 2024) – Charlotte FC today announced midfielder Ben Bender has joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan for the remainder of the season The Club also exercised the midfielder’s option for the 2025 season “This loan will be vital for Ben to play first team football as he continues to work his way back to form,” said General Manager Zoran Krneta “Due to the serious injury he suffered late last season he had an extended absence from competitive matches and this is a great opportunity for Ben to get consistent minutes for the remainder of the season in the USL Championship We’re delighted to simultaneously exercise his option for the 2025 season and look forward to him returning to the Club for preseason after a successful loan spell.” Bender played in six MLS matches this season for the Club after returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury Everyone at the Club wishes Ben well on his loan to Tampa Bay Transaction: Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender joins the Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan for the remainder of the season German data center power supply company Bender has told customers that it is recovering from a ransomware attack The company said that it was hit by a targeted encryption attack on the night of November 1 "We have discovered that unauthorized access has been gained to some of our operating systems," Bender said in its letter to customers "This includes a portion of our internal network storage This data primarily consists of low-risk project and order processing information our Sage business management platform has also been accessed the company said that it believed "that no data has been leaked." Bender said that it will continue to work closely with cybersecurity experts In a separate letter to customers on November 23 the company said that most of its "systems are already back online and production is also up and running again our sales department will contact you directly." including low-voltage main distribution boards Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Judith Charlotte Bender was called to her eternal home with her Savior on December 10 Michigan to Elmer and Charlotte (Schroeder) Berger and became a child of God through Christian Baptism on June 11 After graduating from Bay City High School (Michigan) she attended the University of Michigan where she graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing degree in May of 1955 She remained a dedicated fan of the Michigan Wolverines throughout her entire life even influencing many family and extended family members to cheer ‘Go Blue.’ She served her community as a nurse for 45 years.  John’s Lutheran church in Bay City Michigan she and Bruce moved to Fond du Lac where they have lived for the past 24 years Judy continued to serve others through her years of volunteering for the American Red Cross visiting many church shut-ins who became her friends being a reading grandma at Faith Lutheran School and involvement in many church groups including Parish Nurses and Ladies of Faith grandmother and great-grandmother who will be remembered for her unyielding positivity compassion for others and undeniably loving spirit her greatest legacy will be that she lived her life loving her Savior sharing the saving truths of His word with her family friends and coworkers throughout her lifetime Judy was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings six great-grandchildren: Harry and George Kerr Ilene Berger; and many nieces and nephews.  The funeral service will follow the visitation at church at 12 noon “I know that my redeemer lives and that in the end he will stand on the earth How my heart yearns within me!” Job 19: 25-27 Memorials may be directed in Judy’s name to Faith Ev Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com  2025 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt the third son of Harley David and Ardith Geneva (McCleland) Bender where he graduated in the Class of 1954 from Powell High School Lynn entered the United States Army on May 20 He was assigned to the 1st Battalion Group Company B – the “Old Guard” He participated in numerous ceremonial events involving dignitaries from the United States and around the world Lynn was united in marriage to Maxine Jean Schneider Lynn began his working career with Bell Telephone concluding his time with the Contel/GTE in Mt Lynn did his best to enjoy retirement but missed working and accepted the position as Assistant Manager of the Iowa Wesleyan College Physical Plant Lynn took a job at Bezoni’s True Value Hardware.  Lynn was very active in every community in which he lived He was a former member of the Custer Commercial Club the Custer Jaycees and the Jaycees of Sundance He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce in every city in which he resided He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge he was a member of the Lone Tree Volunteer Fire Department Lynn was a member of the Olds United Church of Christ where he was a Deacon and taught Sunday School Those thankful for sharing in Lynn’s life include his wife of 63 years Maxine; their children – Penny Bender-Penfield & Tony McElhinney of Crawfordsville IA; his brother – Jerry & Lila Bender and sister-in-law WA; his grandchildren – Kyle & Kelli Penfield and their children Kylee Kynlee and Kayden of Olds; Lyndsey & Robert Beyer and son Maxwell of Johnstown CO; Jaxon Molly Penfield and Justin Kinney and their son Porter of Laramie Kyrgyzstan; Brandan & Kate Shelman and their children Landry and Avery; Ryan & Stacy Shelman and their children Keaton and Kinsley; Nathan & Kylie Shelman and their children Bennett great friends and neighbors including Buzz and Barb Bezoni; the children of his late neighbor Jean Sammons – Charlie & Shirley Wandling Sue & Tom Hill and Judy Sammons; neighbor Thelma O’Neill and his special fur friend and dear neighbor Jean Sammons precede Lynn in death A celebration of life will be held from 4-7 PM on Saturday Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home which is assisting Lynn’s family with the arrangements Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family for a charity to be chosen at a later date.  Thanks for visiting a pre-school teacher from Rockville was among eight men arrested by The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Washington DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA-DC ICAC) after concluding an internet chat operation during the week of April 21 2025 that resulted in detectives obtaining charges on eight adult males who were trying to use the internet to exploit children in Loudoun County According to a FOX 5 report Sherman worked in several positions at the Bender JCC Rockville community center and was more recently a pre-school teacher The Bender JCC immediately terminated his employment on the day of the arrest and notified parents about it The sheriff’s office shared that the adult males believed they were communicating with minors under the age of 15 on a variety of chat and social media platforms Seven are in custody at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on no bond; one (Sherman) was taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center FOX 5 also stated that in a written statement “Michael Sherman had no previous allegations made against him at the time of his hire the Bender JCC conducted regular background checks and screenings during Michael Sherman’s employment that did not yield prior misconduct.” They went on to say “Bender JCC is fully committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth and has had an ongoing partnership with the Center for Hope of Lifebridge Health which provides regular staff training and review of its child protection policies.” A list of those arrested can be seen below, courtesy of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office: There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting ! 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Bender’s appointment follows the Board’s decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause An investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board determined Buchanan violated company policies by directing the company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest Buchanan’s termination is unrelated to the company’s performance results of operations and did not involve any other company personnel and the company has withdrawn his nomination for election as a Director at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders “The Board has full confidence in Michael to serve our customers and associates as Interim CEO and deliver on our commitments to our shareholders,” Chair of the Nominating and ESG Committee John Schlifske stated Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Kohl’s (KSS) Corporation announced that the Kohl’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Bender as Interim CEO See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue (Spano) Bender created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75 Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced I want to point out how good the waves have been and are going to be continuously through this week and next,” begins Pipeline specialist “This has to be the best swell forecast I’ve seen in 10-to-15 years living here at Pipeline From all accounts, on the ground and on the socials, it’s been a nonstop, never-ending swell bender on the North Shore of Oahu Pretty much ever since the World Surf League left town – back in early February; curse of the Championship Tour returns practically to the point of desensitization “It is the never-ending cycle of the most psyched forecast I have ever seen in my life and the waves are pumping right now,” JOB continues Check out some highlights of the ultimate swell spree below Here's to sending positive vibes to Makai as he recovers Aderhold and celebrated 63 years of marriage together until his death on September 27 Gloria retired after 37 years with Phillips ECG Gloria and her husband spent 29 winters in their Florida home built in 1971 Gloria enjoyed spending time on Florida beaches Harold (Donna) Bender of Turbotville; and several nieces and nephews Gloria was preceded in death by her baby brother services will be private at the convenience of the family at Picture Rocks Cemetery the family suggests memorial contributions in Gloria’s name be made to Valley United Methodist Church or to the Hughesville American Legion Post #35 Arrangements are entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com