Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Trinity Christian Academy as Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award Winner for Voter Registration – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced Trinity Christian Academy has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award for registering 100 percent of its eligible students to vote “Achieving 100 percent voter registration clearly shows Trinity Christian Academy’s commitment to being committed citizens,” said Secretary Hargett and the Madison County Election Commission for their continued partnership in increasing voter registration within their communities.” Forty-two Tennessee schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award registering 100 percent of eligible students Eighteen schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award “It is incredibly exciting to honor Trinity Christian Academy as an Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award winner,” said Madison County Administrator of Elections Lori Lott these students have embraced their roles as our future leaders; we are hopeful they have inspired their peers to become civically engaged citizens.” The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards are open to all Tennessee public This award is named in honor of renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley who helped lead the successful effort to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to give women the right to vote For more information about the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards and other civic engagement efforts offered through the Secretary of State’s office, please visit sos.tn.gov/civics For more local news, click here Vandals who sprayed graffiti on rock houses at Kinver Edge have been accused of committing sacrilege akin to damaging Stonehenge heritage site Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Kinver Councillor Victoria Wilson said she was left "heartbroken" after footage capturing graffiti spray painted on the isolated ruins at the Nanny's Rock and Vale's Rock area of the National Trust heritage site near Stourbridge were posted on Facebook attracting scores of views and comments by dismayed residents Councillor Wilson said: "It's as bad as spraying graffiti on Stonehenge The rock houses are historic sites and are dearly loved  by the people of Kinver and surrounding communities "This is a really dreadful thing to do and it would be great if the local community could get behind the National Trust to see if it can be cleaned up "It's a sorry state of affairs for such an important heritage site who has retained her Staffordshire Country Council seat following this week's local elections also called on the community to support National Trust efforts to clean the walls at the secluded site which is also unsafe due to the risk of falling rocks It is thought that those responsible for the graffiti also damaged security fencing at the woodlands to gain access to the houses Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter National Trust visitor operations and experience manager Claire Hale said: "The Rock Houses on Kinver Edge are treasured by all who visit and live nearby and we are dismayed to see the kind of activity that’s happened here Conservation work and archaeological surveys were carried out recently to better understand this particular site "As a charity we rely on fundraising and donations from supporters to help pay for the ongoing maintenance incidents like this are rare considering the millions of visitors who enjoy and respect National Trust places "Whilst we understand visitors’ motives to share incidents like this online and express their concerns we are also conscious that this gives a platform to this kind of behaviour but we would urge anyone who bears witness or has some knowledge of such activity to report it to the local police The rock houses were carved out of the soft red sandstone The most famous are the homes at Holy Austin Rock which were restored and opened to visitors just as they were when the houses were lived in Nanny’s Rock houses where the vandalism took place and Vale’s Rock are not yet restored  The earliest record of people living in the rocks was made in 1777 when Joseph Heely took refuge from a storm and was given shelter by a family The National Trust was initially given 198 acres of Kinver Edge in 1917 in memory of Thomas Grosvenor Lee a Birmingham solicitor who was born in Kinver World famous Stonehenge in Salisbury features a huge prehistoric stone circle featuring Stone Age dwellings dating back some 4,000 years Villages-News.com The Dudley  Dog Park will be closed for sod replacement Monday This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances If you have any questions or need additional information contact Fenney Recreation Center at (352) 674-8460 Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley has launched a new campaign to publicise a 'Zero Tolerance' approach to a range of issues causing concerns in the area Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley has launched a new campaign to publicise a 'Zero Tolerance' approach to a range of issues causing concerns in the area Mr Harley launched the campaign on the steps of Dudley Council House on Bank Holiday Monday saying they were not just referring to nuisance neighbours in council properties Mr Harley said: "Our zero tolerance will go much further than neighbour nuisance and anti-social behaviour in the community We will not tolerate abuse of our staff doing a sometimes very difficult job Dudley Council is investigating the extraordinary scenes at a meeting which led to a walkout by angry councillors A meeting of the full council on April 28 saw the mayor, Councillor Hilary Bills, intervene to answer a question aimed at the council’s leader from Councillor Steve Edwards of the Dudley Independent Group (DIG) Following a spat between the mayor and Councillor Edwards, members of DIG and Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Tromans stormed out of the council chamber and are demanding an apology Balvinder Heran, chief executive at Dudley Council said: “Following a meeting of the full council on Monday the council has received representation from an elected member with regard to the chairing of the meeting “Our monitoring officer will be looking into this matter and reporting back to the elected members concerned.” confirmed the group has asked for an apology from the mayor The row erupted during questions to the leader after Councillor Edwards asked whether the council’s constitution should allow appeals against decisions from the chair of the council A motion from Councillor Edwards had not been allowed by the mayor as chair of the council who said it would risk encouraging unlawful behaviour by asking headteacher to allow children to be taken out of school for holidays in term time Councillor Bills told Councillor Edwards officers had advised him of an acceptable form of wording for his question which he had chosen not to accept Councillor Bills also accused Councillor Edwards of ‘not telling the truth’ and added: “I have done everything according to what a mayor can do – I did the right thing.” the only Lib Dem to walk out is also calling for an apology He said: “It would be proper for Mayor Bills to publicly apologise for her conduct on Monday 28 April towards Councillor Edwards “Madam mayor may be a former headteacher but elected members are not to be treated like misbehaving children.” “I am still waiting for an apology for another tirade launched against me on budget night.” Councillor Bills told the Local Democracy Reporting Service she was not commenting at this stage A former worker at Round Oak turned artist met the Mayor of Dudley to present her with his latest creation which celebrates the new steel plant memorial Councillor Hilary Bills welcomed Roger Dean to the Mayor’s parlour at the Council House to receive his pencil sketch of the Round Oak Steelworks monument His drawing captures the fine details of the 14-foot-tall monument which was designed by Dudley’s borough artist Steve Field The monument depicts a large industrial ladle suspended in the air pouring molten metal. It is located on the junction of Dudley Road and John Street in Brierley Hill close to where the plant stood prior to its demolition in 1984 Mr Dean  worked at Round Oak from 1970 to 1981 as a technical draughtsman in the engineering department His father and uncle were also long-serving employees at the plant He recently resumed drawing as a hobby and produced the intricate sketch despite living with a form of Parkinson’s disease The drawing has been signed by the artist himself the main fabricator of the iconic monument It will be mounted in the Mayor’s parlour for future visitors to appreciate Councillor Bills said: "It was a pleasure to meet Roger and get a closer look at his new piece of work which is a wonderfully faithful likeness of our new Round Oak Steelworks memorial "He has a real artistic talent and I’m touched he has decided to pass on his drawing to display in the parlour "Round Oak is an important part of our borough’s rich history and it’s heartening to hear about the sense of community that remains among its former workers to this day more than 40 years since the plant’s closure." Mr Dean said: "When I attended the unveiling of the monument "It was a good challenge to capture the rusty textured effect on the metal and the contrast of it glinting in the sun with all the buildings in the background "The monument is a great tribute to Round Oak Steelworks a place where I’m very proud to have worked." Three roads in Dudley are set to close to traffic to make way for gas main and ground repair works Dudley Council has given notice that three separate roads are due to close to make way for various works around the region The works are set to take place between May 5 to May 23 with diversions being put into place for each closure their closure date and their diversions below:  Stocking Street will be close to traffic for the purpose of gas mains repairs being carried out near or on the road The order will come into operation on May 5 and will remain in place until May 12 Beacon Lane will close to traffic for the purpose of new gas and electrical connections being carried out on or near the affected road The order will come into operation on May 6 and will remain in place until May 23 or until the works are completed The route will be close to traffic to make way for carriageway reconstruction works being carried out on or near the road The order will come into operation on May 9 and will remain in place until May 19 A Black Country MP is urging people to join her for a demonstration to save a village library said she would be staging a 'day of action' at Sedgley library tomorrow (Saturday) where she will be joined by Labour Party volunteers and members of the community The lease on the library and clinic building which was built under a private finance initiative scheme in 2001 Dudley Council leader Councillor Patrick Harley said both the authority and the local NHS were in talks with the landlord's agent about the future of the building urged Dudley Council to look at either using compulsory purchase powers to buy the building or to look at the options for extending the lease More than 500 people have signed a petition organised by Miss Kumar who will be staging the protest outside the building at 12:30pm residents asked whether the building would be knocked down for housing and access to the library all under one roof She said: “Sedgley’s message is loud and clear I’m even more determined to make sure these valued services are not lost the Ladies Walk Centre plays a vital role in people’s lives "I will continue to stand with Sedgley residents every step of the way we’re showing just how much our community values and needs these services.” Councillor Harley said both the council and the local NHS were doing all they could to maintain library and health services in Sedgley “We are exploring three options and would prefer for the facilities to remain at Ladies Walk," he said “We are currently in talks with the landlord’s agent to ascertain the viability of that we will be looking to secure a building in Sedgley for the library to move to We will continue talking to our health partners about the possibility of co-location and co-operation to this end “We do not have any definitive answers or timescales at the moment but can assure residents we are doing all we can to resolve this We will keep them informed every step of the way.” Miss Kumar urged residents to share their thoughts by emailing her at sonia.kumar.mp@parliament.uk a global company of consulting engineers and designers and the Medium Project Award for their work at the Dudley Animal Studies Centre The awards were presented on Thursday 1 May 2025 at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) held their annual West Midlands Awards Ceremony in Birmingham Professor Jim Hall and guest speaker was Professor Turi King Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath known for her work leading the genetic analysis for the identification of King Richard III This multi-award-winning project involved a major retrofit of a 1950s building but the team recommended that it would be more sustainable to refurbish the building The project was not without its challenges; there were no historic plans but through extensive research the project team ensured that the building could withstand the extra loading from insulation low CO2 education facility on Dudley College of Technology’s Broadway Campus which will be used by the Animal Care and Welfare Department where students will learn how to care for pets Commenting on this year’s awards ICE East and West Midlands Regional Director said: “I would like to congratulate all our entrants and in particular Cundell and the Dudley Animal Studies Centre for taking away three awards this year “Our judges had a diverse range of projects to consider from all sectors of the industry Many entries this year also highlighted the sustainable benefits civil engineers in the region are bringing to our everyday lives and this particular project was a great example of that "Our annual awards are important in not only demonstrating the importance of civil engineers whose hard work and dedication can often go unnoticed but in also celebrating the positive impact that civil engineering has right across the region.” For more information visit the ICE's website: ice.org.uk please click the box below to let us know you're not a robot Get the most important global markets news at your fingertips with a Bloomberg.com subscription Campaigners are claiming victory in their battle to keep Dudley leisure centres under full control of the council Peace broke out in an increasingly acrimonious row between the trade union-led campaign and Dudley Council which has been looking at outsourcing centres to the private sector Dudley’s leader announced late on April 30 the tendering process was over and centres would stay under council control Paul Quigley from UNISON said “This campaign shows what we can achieve when we get organised “We would like to thank everyone who campaigned, of us should join a trade union, signed petitions and supported us to keep the leisure centres public and open, including the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats.” who had accused campaigners of misleading the public by claiming the authority planned to privatise centres says savings elsewhere in council spending means they have ‘space and time’ to have another look at leisure services Councillor Harley said: “The council has been and remains committed to ensuring high quality inclusive and accessible leisure services in the borough that also deliver value for money for council taxpayers we’ve carefully considered the tenders put forward by external providers Our due diligence suggests that the best value for money in leisure centres does not lie with outsourcing at this time “With the significant work we have taken to improve our financial position and with a balanced budget set for the next five years we now have the time to re-evaluate and explore the future delivery of the service “This shows we are being financially responsible to seek the best value for money whilst also committing to continue delivering first class leisure services in the borough “We are also keen for residents to be involved in this process as we work on ensuring a vibrant and viable leisure centre services provision for all in the borough.” Mr Quigley added: “We welcome the opportunity for residents to input their ideas for the future of the service and look forward to the services flourishing to support a healthy but this time with an actual collection box and clerical collar Reverend D-Von was not long for this world as the gimmick lasted just a few very weird months before D-Von was back smashing tables alongside Bubba Ray by Survivor Series 2002 despite the less than warm response from congregations across the country back in '02 D-Von has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to rattle the collection box again Only this time from the sidelines rather than in the ring After being asked by Trick Williams to reprise the character for a music video ahead of Williams' 'Devil's Playground' match against Ethan Page at last year's NXT Halloween Havoc show D-Von has revealed the Reverend could make a comeback if the opportunity presents itself During his latest YouTube video "So one of the things I was happy about was that in NXT Trick Williams called me and wanted me to do a video with him getting ready for his match I would love for you to come in this video and do exactly what you did back then.' I get a chance to showcase what the Reverend D-Von character was all about to the new generation of fans.' It was a great response It was something that the fans were really enjoying because this was something that I really felt that I never got my just due for because I thought the character was doing really well I think it was the company that didn't let it really breathe and let it happen hopefully one day I'll be able to come back as Reverend D-Von Latest Update On When Cody Rhodes May Return To WWE Television Dakota Kai Breaks Silence After WWE Release Iyo Sky And Roxanne Perez React To Recent WWE Releases WWE Parts Ways With Shotzi After Not Renewing Her Contract The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER 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 Dudley Shepard created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Photo by: Kit KeatingSix-RBI Senior Day Propels Dudley To Player of the Week Award4/28/2025 2:00:00 PM | Softball 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 (Michigan Photography)Michigan Adds Dudley Sofilkanich to 2025-26 Roster4/15/2025 1:36:00 PM | Women's Basketball ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women's Basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico announced Tuesday (April 15) the additions of Kendall Dudley and Ashley Sofilkanich to the University of Michigan women's basketball program for the 2025-26 season Dudley will have three years of eligibility with Sofilkanich having two years remaining "We are so excited with the year we had and the players who are returning along with our incoming freshman class," Barnes Arico said "We knew we needed to get some experience in a few different areas so we were really able to target players who are a perfect fit for what we do Kendall and Ashley both bring so much versatility with their skill sets and they will allow us to keep playing how we want to play." joins the Wolverines after spending her freshman season at UCLA reaching the 2025 Final Four with the Bruins Dudley played a season-high 23 minutes against Pepperdine (Nov 12) and scored a season-best nine points against Fresno State (Nov Dudley was the first female high school player to commit live on ESPN A McDonald's All-American out of Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C. Dudley also holds a gold medal as part of USA Basketball from the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 team "Kendall was arguably one of the best players coming out of high school last year being named a McDonald's All-American," Barnes Arico said "She played with Olivia (Olson) with USA Basketball played with Syla (Swords) in last year's All-America game She gives us that positionless player who can grab a rebound and lead the break She can take you off the bounce and is a phenomenal cutter She does a little bit of everything and her versatility is exactly what we are looking for." comes to Ann Arbor after two seasons at Bucknell she was named the Patriot League Player of the Year after averaging 19.7 points and 8.4 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game Sofilkanich was named the USBWA National Player of the Week (Jan 28) after scoring 44 points against Colgate (Jan tied for the eighth-most scored by a women's basketball player this past season She earned a spot on the Patriot League all-defensive team in both of her seasons at Bucknell while grabbing all-rookie team honors last year after going for 12.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game "Ashley is coming off a phenomenal year where she did nearly everything for her team," Barnes Arico said she was the Patriot League Player of the Year She gives us more depth in the post position She has the ability to score around the rim in a variety of ways with her length giving us something we didn't have last year I think she is someone who is just scratching the surface of what she can do and can't wait to see how she continues to grow as a player in our program." 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CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that Donelson Christian Academy and MNPS Early College High School have earned the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for registering 100 percent of their eligible students to vote “Achieving 100 percent voter registration clearly shows Donelson Christian’s and MNPS Early College High’s commitment to being committed citizens,” said Secretary Hargett and the Davidson County Election Commission for their continued partnership in increasing voter registration within their communities.”  “We are excited to recognize Donelson Christian Academy and MNPS Early College High School as Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award winners,” said Davidson County Administrator of Elections Jeff Roberts “By participating in the Anne Dallas Dudley Award program students at these winning schools have embraced their roles as the future leaders of our community and state Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our customers by operating at the highest levels of accuracy and accountability in a customer-centered environment Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees He also serves on 16 boards and commissions on two of which he is the presiding member The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2025 Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award Winners Tenn.) -Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced 60 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration thresholds the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards focus on increasing voter registration in Tennessee among students who will be 18 or older on or before the next election preparing them to become actively engaged citizens Schools registering 100 percent of eligible students earn the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award Those registering 85 percent earn silver-level status 2025 Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Winners:   Bledsoe County High School (Bledsoe County)  Bristol Tennessee High School (Sullivan County)  Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (Hamilton County)  Chester County High School (Chester County)  Compass Midtown High School (Shelby County)  Donelson Christian Academy (Davidson County)  Friendship Christian School (Wilson County)  Grundy County High School (Grundy County)  Hardin County High School (Hardin County)  Hendersonville Christian Academy (Sumner County)  Lighthouse Christian School (Davidson County)  Lookout Valley Middle/High School (Hamilton County)  Loudon County High School (Loudon County)  Middle Tennessee Christian School (Rutherford County)  MNPS Early College High School (Davidson County)  Monroe County Virtual School (Monroe County)  Red Boiling Springs High School (Macon County)  Sevier County High School (Sevier County)  Stewart County High School (Stewart County)  Trinity Christian Academy (Madison County)  Van Buren County High School (Van Buren County)  2025 Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Winners:  York Agricultural Institute (Fentress County)  Bolivar Central High School (Hardeman County)  Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School (Davidson County)  Jackson Central Merry High School (Madison County)  Medical District High School (Shelby County)  Nashville Christian School (Davidson County)  Sale Creek Middle/High School (Hamilton County)  South Pittsburg High School (Marion County)  Sullivan East High School (Sullivan County)  Tellico Plains High School (Monroe County)  as well as members of our local county election commissions for their effective committed partnership in increasing voter registration within their respective communities,” said Secretary Hargett “We created this program to encourage all eligible Tennessee high school students to increase voter registration and participation I hope all newly registered students remain lifelong voters.”  and home school associations were eligible to participate in the fourth annual Anne Dallas Dudley Award program These awards are named in honor of Anne Dallas Dudley a suffragist who helped lead the successful effort to get the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution ratified nationwide and in her home state Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to pass the amendment giving women the right to vote Dudley William Garrett, Jr. age 89 of Milton passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025. Mr. Garrett was born November 14, 1935 to Dudley William and Katherine Marie Garrett in Atlanta. He graduated from Bass High School in Atlanta and went on... View Obituary & Service Information created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Myers of Spartanburg passed away after a brief illness on Sunday Myers was born to Toyce and Presley Levi Myers in Wilkesboro As a youth his entrepreneurial spirit showed itself early as he delivered the town paper on bicycle and maintained the sanctuary of the Wilkesboro Baptist Church he managed the Wilkesboro High School football team and was an enthusiastic member of the Boy Scouts Myers served in a civil engineer battalion in the U.S He was a member of the rifle squad and won awards for marksmanship after which he worked as an architectural draftsman in a variety of firms in Winston Salem he worked with the firms of Lockwood and Greene Myers bought the Christman and Parsons Construction Company in Spartanburg Over the next 30 years he employed scores of the city’s best construction tradesmen to build commercial buildings all around the Upstate area Myers and Ann retired from the construction business to Edisto Island SC where he pursued his favorite activities of fishing Through the years between 1978 and 2023 Mr Myers and Ann dedicated themselves to the care of their youngest son Wil and devotion to Wil was an inspiration to all who saw it.  Myers was the oldest of four siblings and is preceded in eternal rest by his son Wilburn Presley Myers of Spartanburg of Spartanburg; son Richard and daughter-in-law Ester of Washington NC; and sister Lois Ann Partridge of Charlotte Myers was a lifelong supporter of the National Rifle Association and conservative causes He loved “real” country and gospel music from the 1950s and earlier He was a skilled carpenter and craftsman and built some of the furniture for his home He leaves behind many wonderful memories; grateful employees and clients from his years at the helm of Christman and Parsons Construction Company; and a grieving family.  at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum or to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A WWE legend is eager to dust off one of the most unique personas of his career hoping for a chance to reintroduce it to today’s audience recently reflected on his short-lived solo run as “Reverend D-Von,” a character that debuted during the early 2000s and left a lasting impression despite its brief stint on WWE television The character was introduced in 2002 after D-Von was separated from Bubba Ray Dudley in the WWE Draft He was sent to SmackDown and underwent a major transformation into a spiritual advisor known as Reverend D-Von complete with a donation box and passionate sermons The storyline also served as the WWE debut of Batista the gimmick was phased out within six months In a new video posted to his YouTube channel D-Von opened up about reprising the character for a special cameo in NXT in 2024 He appeared in a diss track video with Trick Williams ahead of Williams’ title match against Ethan Page at Halloween Havoc “So one of the things I was happy about was that in NXT Trick Williams called me and wanted me to do a video with him getting ready for his match,” D-Von recalled I would love for you to come in this video and do exactly what you did back then.’ I was ecstatic I get a chance to showcase what the Reverend D-Von character was all about to the new generation of fans.’” D-Von emphasized that the Reverend gimmick never received the attention it deserved He remains confident in the strength of the character and hopes to revive it in a non-wrestling capacity I think it was the company that didn’t let it really breathe and let it happen hopefully one day I’ll be able to come back as Reverend D-Von Reverend D-Von remains a memorable part of WWE’s early 2000s era Whether or not the character returns in a larger role remains to be seen but D-Von is clearly ready for another sermon If yall want to see me take Ethan to Church this Sunday say Amen ❗️ pic.twitter.com/sK3xyCvEWW Follow us on X @WNSource Follow us on Instagram & THREADS LIKE us on Facebook Follow us on BlueSky Dudley LeRoy Dodgion Toevs peacefully passed away on Novemeber 14 He is preceded in death by many loved ones and leaves behind two daughters and humanity were often used craftfily to transcend boundaries and bring people from all walks of life together in ways no one else could.  Dudley often saw his students as his own children and nothing brought him more joy than reconnecting and staying in touch with them His bright inner light will continue to shine for generations as long as his fondest sentiment continues to be kept in our hearts ~ Love it was probably harder of a discussion than for some of the other dudes,” Dudley explained regarding the decision to step away from Christianity as a group “All the dudes knew that I was still a believer Where am I able to do what I feel like I need to do?” When Underoath first emerged as a defining force in Christian hardcore music over two decades ago their aggressive yet spiritually introspective sound resonated deeply with teenagers around the world They graced the cover of this very magazine in July of 2005 While blending crushing instrumentals with heartfelt lyrics the band quickly built a dedicated fanbase the band made headlines by openly distancing themselves from the “Christian band” label embracing a new creative identity—one unafraid of explicit lyrics and honest explorations of doubt and personal struggle the man behind the keys and the otherworldly sounds of Underoath Chris and I first connected over a mutual love of genre films and theme parks He has composed numerous pieces for me for different film and TV projects but it wasn’t until we took over CCM that our conversations began to morph With the release of Underoath’s new record I approached him to candidly discuss the band’s evolution and his personal faith journey Despite changes within the group’s collective beliefs I knew that Dudley had remained steadfast as a “Christ follower”… at least according to his Instagram bio Dudley acknowledged that the band’s move away from the Christian music scene was fundamentally about honesty and integrity artists and bands… where it was very evident they didn’t really believe what they were saying… and we were just like I’d rather do something else than get up on stage and say that we’re something that we’re not,” he said “We knew we weren’t all on the same page when it comes to our faith and our beliefs,” he reflected “For us to get up on stage and say that we’re all Christians and this is a Christian band—that’s not honest at all.” Though Underoath’s lyrics now contain explicit language and themes Dudley views his continued presence in the band as a personal calling “I’m going to live my life the way I feel like God’s called me to live it and I’m doing it here,” Dudley emphasized He sees his role within Underoath as an authentic expression of that calling There is a search for clarity when it comes to how a band once known for their loud faith could take such a shift Dudley acknowledged how public perception of the band’s views can sometimes misrepresent his own beliefs “It’s funny because generally with press That’s just kind of how it works,” he explained what I have found is it actually opened up a lot of interesting discussions.” This journey toward authenticity and transparency is reflected in the band’s latest album which Dudley describes as their most openly collaborative work to date the lyrics were very personal between Aaron [Gillespie] and Spencer [Chamberlain] but this record involved all of us discussing the themes and connecting on deeper levels,” he explained This creative synergy has resulted in an album Dudley describes as honest readers should be aware that The Place After This One is not a Christian album and its lyrical content may not be suitable for all audiences Underoath is touring alongside Papa Roach and Rise Against “Every night Spencer asks who’s seeing us for the first time and it’s 90% of the crowd,” Dudley shared emphasizing the band’s continued relevance and evolving fanbase Underoath concerts today are filled not only with fans who have supported them for decades but also with young listeners discovering the band—and some teenage angst—for the first time “There was this kid at the show last night who’s probably eight years old He’s probably going to be our age at some point and be like I remember I went and saw Underoath… and that’s just wild,” he added Dudley takes great pride in his role as a father emphasizing how important family has become over the years He also reflected on the brief period when the band called it quits—what they believed at the time was the end of Underoath was less about burning out and more about choosing family over fame “We kind of felt like we were in a position where we either had to choose between being present dads or being in a band,” Dudley said “And faced with that choice that we felt like we had to make the band realized the balance was possible They returned in 2016 with a renewed sense of purpose and a healthier dynamic—one built on choice rather than obligation His children have grown up alongside Underoath’s music “This is probably the first record where I’m getting my kids’ opinions before it’s out Dad,’ because they’re not into it which is new and kind of cool as a dad.” Despite distancing themselves from the Christian music identity Dudley asserts the band remains deeply connected to its roots and legacy “To erase that [Christian background] would be disingenuous,” Dudley insisted “Even the guys who aren’t believers anymore understand it’s who we were at that moment and we will always be an open book.” Dudley remains optimistic and deeply committed to the ongoing story of Underoath He embraces the band’s past while looking forward to its future “It’s all about being genuine,” he emphasized “We are always going to tell you exactly who we are right now.” Even after decades of touring and personal evolution Chris Dudley’s heart remains anchored in a simple but powerful truth: the importance of living authentically it’s all about just being as genuine as possible,” he said “We are always just going to be who we are and who knows if that’s going to be who we are in five 20 years—but we’re going to tell you who we are right now.” That commitment to honesty—whether on stage in front of thousands or at home with his wife and kids—is what makes Dudley’s role in Underoath not just about the music Reflecting on the band’s dynamic today Dudley shared a sentiment he’s voiced to his bandmates: “Even if we don’t agree on these things theologically… I love you guys and I love making music with you guys And I love what I still see God doing—whether it’s a conversation I’m able to have with somebody or relationships that we’re able to have out on the road,” Dudley shared even when everything around him is shifting Fair Warning: Readers should be aware that The Place After This One is not a Christian album You must be logged in to post a comment The USA Today and Naismith National Coach of the Year Washington Post All-Met Coach of the Year to Lead All of Girls Basketball at The St James is proud to announce Tamika Dudley as Academy Head Coach of The St James Performance Academy and Director of Girls Basketball A nationally recognized coach with a proven track record of developing elite basketball players Dudley brings unparalleled experience to The St strengthening its position as a premier destination for high-level girls basketball training and competition The two-time Hall of Fame inductee has established herself as one of the top high school basketball coaches in the country leading Sidwell Friends School to multiple national 1 in the area by the Washington Post and No the Dudley-led Sidwell Friends program most recently won the 2025 DC State Championship and repeated as Independent School League Champions Sidwell Friends achieved an undefeated 30-0 season in 2021-22 Dudley has helped numerous athletes earn Division I scholarships with players competing at some of the nation's top programs Dudley had an illustrious college career at Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn from 1999 to 2003 She was a three-time All-Northeast Conference (NEC) First Team selection and earned NEC Player of the Year honors in 2001-02 including most career points (1,745) and assists (380) She was inducted in the LIU Hall of Fame in 2011 "Tamika Dudley's impact on the game speaks for itself," said Elyse Graziano "She has a track record of elevating programs and preparing athletes for success at the highest levels and ability to develop players make her the perfect fit to grow our basketball program." James Basketball Program provides athletes with elite training Dudley's coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development she expanded her impact on the sport by joining USA Basketball as an assistant coach for the Women's Nike Hoop Summit Team where she helped guide the nation's top high school seniors in international competition "I'm excited for this next chapter with The St and I'm looking forward to working with young athletes who are motivated to push themselves My goal is to create a culture of excellence where players develop the skills and mindset to succeed both on and off the court." Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now open at www.thestjames.com/academy For more information, visit www.thestjames.com and follow @thestjames on Twitter James Teams give elite athletes year-round training With access to state-of-the-art facilities—including performance centers and recovery spaces—athletes train in an environment built for high-level development Expert-led programs focus on skill refinement preparing players for collegiate athletics Contact:Kristine Friend703-239-6870[email protected] James is proud to announce Jordan Murphy as its new Director of Grassroots Wrestling and Head of Academy Wrestling today announced that Emanuel "Book" Richardson General Sports Education Entertainment Women Do not sell or share my personal information: The beautiful mansion at Main and Giddings streets was the far west entrance to the little town of Visalia when it was completed in 1917 by prominent businessman Benjamin Dudley for his bride The home was impressive with stained glass windows big fireplaces and a dazzling dining room completely paneled Kitty corner from Visalia (Redwood) High School and adjacent to Visalia’s famous “Smallest Park in the World,” the Dudley House was the scene of many social events There are even stories that the Dudleys hid Japanese Americans through an opening in the basement during World War II to keep them from being sent to internment camps The beautifully restored home is now used by various businesses and will be open for guided tours on Saturday the nonprofit group dedicated to preserving historic structures and planning to turn the old Depot Restaurant into a Visalia museum History of the Dudley HouseThe impressive Dudley House was built just west of the Parkside Tract a subdivision established in 1909 north of Visalia High School by three local entrepreneurs Benjamin Dudley was one of the businessmen who financed the housing project One of the neighborhood streets is named for him The developers wanted to ensure the tract was of high quality so they required that the houses had to be valued at a minimum of $800 Benjamin and his brother thrived in one of the first real estate companies in Visalia They discovered the Lost Hills oil field near the Kern/Kings County line So when Benjamin found a bride at the age of 37 and after a two-week honeymoon returned to the new house but their many nieces and nephews spent many hours there The Dudleys were both from pioneer families His parents founded the 2,000-acre Sunny Slope Ranch north of Elderwood Helen was the daughter of one of the original residents who lived in Fort Visalia No detail was spared in creating the 8,000-square-foot Mission Revival style house at a cost of $35,000 (over $1.3 million today) had an unusual corbeled arch fireplace flanked by stained glass windows The huge living room had wainscot molding and a massive fireplace The breakfast room featured a stained glass window with a scene of the Dudley Oil Fields A beautiful wood stairway to the second floor had an unusual stained glass Palladian window at the landing windows in the master bedroom could be lowered into the walls on beautiful days The Dudley House had the distinction of having the “Smallest Park in the World” practically in its front yard Visalia was famed for its beautiful oak trees a huge oak which was nearly 100 years old sat right at the intersection of what is now Main and Giddings streets The women of Visalia’s Improvement Club asked to preserve the tree The 10x10-foot “park” was billed as the “Smallest Park in the World.” When the city of San Rafael challenged that claim It was written up in national magazines and brought much publicity to Visalia When the Dudleys moved into their new house they instructed their groundskeeper to maintain a lush bed of flowers around the tree After three accidents in a one-month period sent people to the hospital Ben and Helen lived in the home until 1949 when they sold it to Ben’s doctor and good friend Dr A decade later the Schors sold the house to the Methodist Church The Methodists used it as their Wesley Hall meeting place and youth center for the church When the church moved out to Caldwell Avenue Frank Cavale bought and restored the home to use as his company office Cavale had a love of historic homes and brought in a Bay Area historical architect and the local John Peters Construction Company to restore the home to its original beauty Peters recalls spending up to two years on the project First he had to strip all the paint that was covering much of the beautiful interior wood He used over 1,000 gallons of industrial-strength stripper to remove all the paint that covered the beautiful wood The original roof was made to look like terra cotta tile It was designed to be curved like terra cotta tile Peters had to replace the tin roof with real terra cotta tile because the tin could not be saved or replaced So although original pictures of the home look like it has a terra roof Peters found the original carriage house door embedded between two other walls on the front of the home’s carriage house Cavale wanted everything restored back to the original look so Peters restored the doors and returned them to the front of the carriage house you can see the original footprint on the exterior Today the home looks much like it did in the early 20th century The only real difference is that the huge living room has been divided into several rooms for use as offices the rich wood and even the original push button light switches remain as a testament to the home’s elegant design Dudley and his art are deeply informed by mountains and being alone both in the land and in a more existential way and video work has been exhibited in galleries the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson Project and Treehouse Galleries in Los Angeles Exhibiting at times under the name of his alter ego Jimmy Jewel and his ongoing photographic collaborations with performance artist Joanna Frueh have resulted in portfolios published by UC Berkley Beloved husband of the late Catherine Loretta Dudley; cherished son of the late Almus Lafayette and Gladys Dudley and Felicia (David) Chesser; loving grandfather of Melanie (Aaron) Betts and Amanda Dudley; treasured great-grandfather of Alyssa and one on the way; dear brother of Almus "Gene" (Janet) Dudley; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend to many Melvin proudly served in the United States Navy and was known for his work ethic and dedication throughout his life to leave Valley Farm Dairy and later retired from Prairie Farms Ice Cream Specialty after many years of committed service A devoted member of First Baptist Church of St Melvin’s faith was a cornerstone of his life.  with a particular fondness for rabbit hunting Melvin was also beloved for his storytelling and humor His love for the Lord was evident through his tireless efforts to spread the gospel he handed out $20 bills at Walmart to anyone willing to listen to him share his faith and ensuring they regularly attended church Melvin’s steadfast dedication to both his family and his faith left a lasting impact on all who knew him Memorials may be made in Melvin's name to First Baptist Church St Charles. With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Tracy Dudley at Washington Hospital Center in Washington Ron was the beloved son of Tracy Dudley and Helen Marie Dearman-Dudley He spent his formative years attending a one-room schoolhouse Ron showed a passion for life and a desire to experience all the world had to offer Ron married Sheila Janet Fendley-Dudley in 1964 with whom he shared a loving and devoted marriage until her passing and Derald Wayne Dudley of Towson Maryland He was a proud and loving grandfather to Jacob Augustus Dudley and Lucy Marie Dudley He is also survived by his brother Richard Lynn Dudley of Howell Michigan and nephews Jess Jackson Dudley and Marcus Jarrett Dudley Ron is further survived by step-daughter Tiffany Killion-Flynn and extended family across Kansas Ron was the cherished nephew of Wayne and Dorothy Dearman and Sina and Don Gage.  Ron proudly served as a United States Marine from 1961 to 1983 a distinguished officer who rose from the enlisted ranks Ron transitioned to a successful career in Information Systems Management he continued working as a contractor for the U.S Patent and Trademark Office until his passing Ron dedicated his time and talents to many community organizations Those who knew him will fondly remember his kindness A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on February 1, 2025, at Calvary Methodist Church (UMC) in Frederick, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, friends and family can make donations to the  Frederick Rescue Mission or Heartly House.  For our remaining time on earth please honor Ron's memory by housing the unhoused being kind to those less capable than ourselves and protecting those who cannot protect themselves.   and friend who dedicated his life to serving others His earthly departure creates an unfillable void but we take solace and rejoice in knowing he lives on in our hearts and in the compassion we show each other Ron wanted his friends and family to know this: “It’s been a damn good ride.  Lorna carried with her the warmth of her heritage and her laughter and love spread far and wide enriching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her Lorna displayed a boundless capacity for caring never hesitating to place the needs of others above her own This selflessness was the cornerstone of her existence; she was a beacon of light and compassion in her family and community There was never a stranger she didn’t hope to cook for filling her home with the enticing aromas of her culinary creations Each gathering she hosted was a joyful celebration especially her heartfelt renditions of Patsy Cline Lorna’s spirit shone brightly as she embraced her hobbies with fervor coaxing blooms and greenery from the earth with a gentle touch that mirrored her nurturing personality Her passion extended beyond the garden and into the realms of karaoke and collecting Whether bringing home a new vase to add to her growing collection of angels or belting out a favorite tune she approached each moment with vivacity and joy Family was the nucleus of Lorna’s world who stood by her side through the seasons of life they raised five remarkable children: Rey Ybanez (Kristina) all of whom carry forward the legacy of love and kindness she instilled in them Lorna revelled in the delight of her 27 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren often recounting stories of laughter and competition over her famous karaoke nights Her heart expanded further with every emerging branch of her family tree and memories of her surrounded by her loved ones will forever echo in their hearts she leaves behind a rich tapestry woven from faith She was fortified by her strong Christian beliefs and her unwavering devotion to her church was a testament to the community she served with enthusiasm and grace Loved family members across the Philippines will also remember her spirit and role as a guiding light Family and friends are welcome to gather from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday where a funeral service will begin at 4:00pm Lorna will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery at a later date As we gather to celebrate the vivid life of Lorna Y we remember not just her absence but the vibrant life she led—a testament to resilience and an unparalleled ability to bring people together The angels she so loved are surely welcoming her into their fold there is no doubt she’ll continue to inspire those she left behind to live with the same fervor To share a memory of Lorna or to leave a special message for her family The family of Jill Dudley created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Dudley McNitt had a first author manuscript recently published in the journal “Type 1 diabetes depends on CD4-driven expression of the transcriptional repressor Dr. McNitt is in the lab of Rachel Bonami in the Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University’s Online Privacy Notice DUDLEY — A town official with a history of legal disputes was put on paid administrative leave according to Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda The town’s Board of Health voted 3-0 on Wednesday to put Health Agent Patrick Hannon on leave It comes after a lawsuit filed last month in Worcester Superior Court by a local business that claims Hannon the Dudley Board of Health and its three members — Jennifer Cournoyer Heather Arnold and Roberta Johnson — took actions that hurt the business financially and damaged its reputation The plaintiffs – Rampco French Joint Venture LLC and Rampco founder Richard Androlewicz – claim all of Hannon's accusations are false and they started after Hannon failed to enter into a business relationship with the company the lawsuit claims the board failed to properly supervise Hannon Efforts to reach Hannon and the board members for immediate comment were unsuccessful Lawyer Courtney Mayo represents the board members and declined to comment Ruda declined to comment as the town conducts an internal investigation The town had received complaints about Hannon since the town hired him in December 2023; he was subsequently appointed health agent by the health board in February 2024 Ruda didn't recall the number of complaints and said he forwarded them to the health board concluded Ruda and the Board of Selectmen have no authority over the hiring or firing of the town's health agent falls to the health board based on state law Hannon's historyHannon has a history of lawsuits in several Massachusetts towns over a span of years the courts found him guilty and ordered him to pay hefty fines Rampco operates a soil reclamation business in Dudley and the lawsuit claims Hannon failed to enter into a business relationship with Rampco in 2015 that concerned a soil business That occurred years before Hannon was Dudley’s health agent include statements made during a 2016 town meeting in Uxbridge that Rampco was operating a property that contaminated Dudley’s water Hannon allegedly alerted the state Department of Environmental Protection in 2016 that Rampco’s contaminated soils were an environmental hazard and the company falsified documents The lawsuit also alleges Hannon used a stealth email account last year to alert the state and other parties that Rampco’s actions were contaminating the French River and Dudley’s drinking water Hannon allegedly claimed a Rampco property released perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals The synthetic chemicals are the subject of a slew of health and environmental lawsuits nationwide the health board voted to support Hannon’s request to post information from the state DEP on the town's website connected to alleged PFAS release at a Rampco property on Fish Road Hannon allegedly included information in the post about a property on Oxford Avenue previously owned by Rampco “Hannon’s attempt to include information pertaining to the Oxford Ave site was in an attempt to hurt the business reputation of plaintiff RAMPCO,” the lawsuit said After the state DEP reported to the board in September about PFAS release in Dudley the health board posted a video of the presentation with a link that included the words “Fish Road” in the title That mischaracterized the presentation and harmed Rampco’s reputation and the title was changed after the plaintiffs complained Hannon also allegedly contacted Connecticut officials to make false claims about commercial vehicles owned by Rampco Rampco is seeking compensation for lost profits resulting from delayed or canceled contracts due to alleged actions by Hannon and the board It also wants the court to permanently bar Hannon from investigating any Rampco operations and from making any statements and allegations about the business Contact Henry Schwan at henry.schwan@telegram.com. Follow him on X: @henrytelegram Fricker Garner Patriot League Weekly Awards4/7/2025 2:35:00 PM | Softball The family of Daniel Dudley Lovelace created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories