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Class of 1943 Career Development Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering has been named as the recipient of the 2024-25 Harold E The annual award was established in fall 1982 as a permanent tribute to Institute Professor Emeritus Harold E Edgerton for his great and enduring support for younger faculty members over the years The purpose of the award is to recognize exceptional distinction in teaching Hansen is the principal investigator of the Hansen Lab which develops new methods to resolve 3D genome structure at high spatiotemporal resolution to understand how DNA looping and 3D folding regulates gene expression in health and disease His areas of research include cancer biology “My research focuses on how the expression of our genes is regulated,” says Hansen “All the cells in our body have the same DNA and the same genes the software or applications to each cell are the same What’s different between a neuron and a blood cell is what genes they choose to express My research focuses on understanding how this regulation takes place.” Those who nominated Anders for the award emphasized his remarkable productivity paradigm-shifting research articles in Science and Nature Genetics,” and his research presentations at 50 invited talks They also highlighted his passion for mentorship and career development for the 20 current members of his laboratory “Anders is an outstanding role model and ambassador of biological engineering combining a powerful research program and innovative undergraduate education,” says Christopher Voigt Wang Professor in Biological Engineering and head of the Department of Biological Engineering a professor of biology and biological engineering “His work reveals new insights into how we think about the dynamics of gene regulation that would not otherwise be possible The Hansen Lab’s work provides a unified framework rapidly adopted by the field to learn how conserved regulators provide exquisite spatial and temporal control of gene expression in the context of 3D genome architecture.” students praised Hansen’s passion for his work along with his ability to prepare them to apply their education outside the classroom “He always strives to guide each lab member towards both short-term scientific success and long-term career planning through regular one-on-one meetings facilitating collaborations and access to scientific resources and sharing his own experiences,” says Jin Yang a graduate student in biological engineering and member of the Hansen Lab Hansen's infectious excitement for the course material made it very enjoyable to come to class and envision potential applications of the fundamental topics he taught,” adds another one of his students Hansen obtained his undergraduate and master’s degree in chemistry at Oxford University He received his PhD in chemistry and chemical biology from Harvard University where he applied systems biology approaches to understand how cells can encode and transmit information in the dynamics of transcription factor activation For his postdoc at the University of California at Berkeley Hansen developed new imaging approaches for dissecting the dynamics of architectural proteins with single-molecule resolution in living cells Hansen joined MIT as an assistant professor of biological engineering in early 2020 His recognitions include an NIH K99 Pathway to Independence Award (2019) a Pew-Stewart Scholar for Cancer Research Award (2021) and an NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award (2024) Hansen has served on several committees at MIT including the MIT Biological Engineering Graduate Program Admissions Committee the MIT Computational and Systems Biology Graduate Admissions Committee and the MIT Biological Engineering Graduate Recruiting Committee “I have known about the Edgerton Award since I started at MIT and I think the broad focus on both research and service really captures what makes MIT such a unique and wonderful place,” says Hansen “I was therefore absolutely thrilled to receive the news that I would receive the Edgerton Award this year and I am very grateful to all the wonderful colleagues here at MIT who have supported me over the years and all the exceptional people in my lab whose work is being recognized.” This website is managed by the MIT News Office, part of the Institute Office of Communications Massachusetts Institute of Technology77 Massachusetts Avenue passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital 1958 in Milwaukee to Richard and Patricia (Means) Lynch she married Richard “Rick” Edgerton in Milwaukee She was last employed by Target before her retirement She greatly enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports fan Survivors include; a sister Kathleen Plamann She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday February 24 Memorials may be directed to the Trapp River Junior Golf Program Checks should be written to WGC Operations with Cindy Edgerton Memorial in the memo line Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The Lawrence baseball team celebrates with pitcher Hudson Hardesty as he comes off the field in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday The Lawrence Lions entered Monday’s game against Gardner Edgerton on a seven-game skid scoring just three or fewer runs in each of those games It became crucial for the team to focus on one game at a time and continue practicing and working within their routine The season is much longer than seven games ending their seven-game losing streak and moving to 6-8 on the season “We just had to wipe out all those other games and play it like it’s 0-0 and the start of the season,” Logan Harris said “We just had to keep battling.” “Baseball can be a cruel son-of-a-gun,” Lawrence coach Adam Green said “We got a nice taste of that over the last seven games I couldn’t be more proud of how we continued… whether we win or lose it doesn’t change what we do.” Lawrence started with Logan Sheldon on the mound and he threw four innings with only four hits allowed and one earned run The one run came in the top of the first when the Blazers started with three hits in four at-bats Sheldon threw the strikeout for the third out after the run he’s best when forcing batters to hit to his defense He’s been making the most of his final year “I definitely want to win every game and play as hard as I can,” Sheldon said the Lions managed one runner on base with Ethan Curry’s walk The Lions retired the side in the top of the second on six pitches Harris walked in the bottom of the second and was the only Lion to reach first base in the inning The Blazers got two walks but no hits in the top of the third and the Lions didn’t get anyone on base in the bottom of the inning The Lions put three of the first four batters out for Sheldon’s final inning on the mound “The kid has done nothing but come in and be an effective arm for us,” Green said He’s as big a part of that win as anybody He gave us four innings of one-run ball.” Lawrence’s offense found its spark in the fourth inning with four runs and Brady Wollesen got another walk after a strikeout A groundout brought Harris to the plate with two outs and he swung on the second pitch for a two-RBI single that gave the Lions the lead has earned a spot in the lineup in the last six games and he’s been trying to make the most of each moment and enjoy his time on the field He finished with a hit and a walk in three plate appearances so I want to make the most of it and have the most fun with the team,” Harris said Harris provided an emotional spark with his hit as he turned to his dugout following his single and celebrated He loves to perfect his craft,” Green said and he’s come up with some big hits for us Sheldon followed up Harris’s single with another and Josh Galbreath brought them both home with a double Galbreath was thrown out as he ran toward third “You could say Galbreath’s hit was the difference in the game,” Green said Hudson Hardesty came in to throw the final three innings He started with two strikeouts in the top of the fifth while the Lions retired the side in the first three batters providing different pitching styles that keep opposing teams on their toes “My (velocity) works well with (Sheldon),” Hardesty said “I can throw my fastball when I get in the game The Lions brought two runners on base with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the fifth but a fielder’s choice ended the inning Gardner Edgerton closed the Lawrence lead with two runs in the sixth inning but two outs in the next two at-bats ended the inning with the Lions holding their lead by a run Sheldon was the only Lion to get on base in the sixth with a single but was picked off to end the inning Hardesty threw two strikeouts in the top of the sixth with Prier catching a pop fly for the final out to give the Lions the 4-3 win Hardesty finished with two hits in three innings with five strikeouts He threw 33 pitches in his three innings and faced 12 batters but he doesn’t play like a young kid,” Green said He’s used to executing in competitive environments Green said the Lions have six hours to enjoy this win before it’s back to business The Lions host Deer Creek (Oklahoma) on Thursday and have two more home games on Friday and Saturday While the team isn’t letting themselves get complacent from the win it is hoping to use it as momentum going forward “We’ve got to stay together as a team and keep playing together and good things will happen,” Hardesty said Lawrence left fielder Tristan Prier lifts pitcher Logan Sheldon up after a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence left fielder Tristan Prier runs to first in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence third baseman Ethan Curry chats with his first base coach after a walk in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence second baseman Logan Harris runs back to first to avoid a pickoff in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence right fielder Brady Wollesen slides home safe in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence hitter Nate Kress hits a ground ball in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence second baseman Logan Harris celebrates with his team after making a play on defense in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence pitcher Hudson Hardesty throws a pitch in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday Lawrence right fielder Brady Wollesen claps while running to first base after a walk in a 4-3 win over Gardner Edgerton on Monday The latest headlines from the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Kansas, LLC | https://www2.ljworld.com | 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | 785-843-1000 | Terms of Service Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application The family will receive friends Monday afternoon prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home She loved the Lord and served the church for many years and great grandmother with a heart to serve her family She served as Clerk of Court in Wayne County for many years She will be greatly missed but not forgotten  Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of seventy-four years James “Jimmy” Ray Edgerton; daughter Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net 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 STUDENTS SHARE … Pastor Jennifer Miller invites students up to share their experiences from Lifewise DIRECTOR SHAUNA WRIGHT … Program Director Shauna Wright thanks the community and volunteers for the success of the program 2025) … Edgerton’s Peytyn Baker grabs a popup in foul territory The female Athlete of the Week is Edgerton softball player Ava Swank Last Saturday in a doubleheader sweep of Swanton Swank went 7-10 on the day with two home runs Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. 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  He is further survived by his loving children Andrea (Patrick) Byrne and Tyler (Kim & Rylee); his beloved daughter who passed in 2015; his cherished granddaughter Skye Byrne; and his beloved nieces and nephews serving as an artillery surveyor in the 4th Infantry Division and a proud graduate of Cleveland High School’s Class of 1967 leaving behind a legacy of cherished friendships and unforgettable memories Bruce attended Southeast Missouri State University where he joined the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity Known for his sharp wit and magnetic personality Bruce had a remarkable talent for bringing people together lighting up every room with his humor and charm Bruce’s passions reflected his zest for life and performing legendary air guitar solos with his headphones on whose music often transported him to his happy place Bruce shared a special bond with his father particularly through their shared love of the St cheering together with unwavering devotion and also shared a fascination with the Weather Channel and a man whose kindness left an indelible mark on everyone he met; Bruce lived a life worth celebrating A memorial service with full military honors will be held on Friday January 31st at 2:30 pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at The Schlafly Tap Room the family invites you to celebrate Bruce’s memory by playing your favorite classic rock album or sharing a heartfelt laugh with someone you love 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 SATURDAY DOUBLEHEADER … Edgerton’s Casey Everetts (pictured) had four hits and scored four runs in a 22-11 win over Swanton in game one Mary Catholic Church and was active with the Rosary Alter Society For many years she babysat and had a large garden She enjoyed quilting and had made over 100 quilts.  1957 in Edgerton and he preceded her in death on April 3 Sonia (Dino) Flower and Vince (Shellie) Thiel of Findlay; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and siblings Ambrose (Mary) Herman and Cletus (Rita) Herman Mary Kathryn Burns and Phyllis Arend.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M OH with Reverend Daniel Borgelt officiating Memorial contributions in Barbara’s memory are requested to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or St Lawrence junior Stella Comparato kicks the ball in a 2-1 win over Gardner-Edgerton on Tuesday Lawrence girls’ soccer beat Gardner Edgerton 2-1 on Tuesday moving to 4-3 on the season and matching the highest win total since 2021 “We wanted to compete in the Sunflower League and we’ve been able to do that,” coach Joe Comparato said The Lions had a slow start to the game offensively as the team missed a few opportunities to finish goals It’s been a recurring theme for the team but the Lions have been able to hustle and come away with wins The Blazers took the lead with 11 minutes left in the first half and kept the Blazers from producing any more offense beyond the goal Freshman goalkeeper Lillian Poteete had multiple stops and saves in the game while being scraped up from a few falls the Lions made a big push toward the Blazers’ goal leading to a penalty kick for junior Stella Comparato She kicked it across the bottom-left of the net Lawrence continued to defend well while the middle of the field controlled the ball junior Ginny Besson pushed the ball up the right side of the goal and kicked the ball over Gardner Edgerton’s goalkeeper Freshman Mary Jane Sachs caught up to the ball on the left side of the net and punched it through for the game-winning goal Poteete provided a couple of late saves for the Lions to help secure the win in the final minutes the team has developed a penchant for scoring late when the team needs a goal “They have confidence — they know they’re going to score,” Joe Comparato said The Lions will travel to Mill Valley on Thursday at 7 p.m By Emily Lesniak January 17, 2025 Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education recognizes leaders who are advancing transformative efforts in postsecondary education director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at Elon University and former president of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) has been named a Russell Edgerton Innovation Fellow Named in honor of Russ Edgerton (1938-2022) a visionary advocate for higher education reform the fellowship celebrates innovative contributions to improving student success and institutional outcomes an internationally respected leader in the scholarship of teaching and learning and faculty development has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive and impactful educational practices collaborative cohort engagement and annual participation in the Gardner Institute Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience The fellowship also provides unique opportunities to network with the Gardner Institute’s Board of Directors the Edgerton Fellowship selection committee amplifying the impact of her transformative work in higher education a non-profit organization committed to leading educational innovation and improving teaching emphasizes that fellowship is more than individual recognition It is a call to action for transformative leadership that honors Russ Edgerton’s extraordinary legacy For more information about the Russell Edgerton Innovation Fellowship or the Gardner Institute’s initiatives, visit www.jngi.org. To learn more about the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, visit https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/catl/ Tagged: Director - Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and Associate Professor Elon University Professor of History Michael Matthews explores the romantic and sexual lives of Mexico City’s poor and working class during the rule of Porfirio Diaz The 6th annual Maker Takeover featured students’ experiments business and creative works to showcase the hard work taking place in Elon University’s Maker Hub Nia James says when doctors weren’t taking her pain seriously her athletic trainer and Elon alum John Lavender ’94 was her lifesaving advocate The graduate of Elon University’s human services studies program works on policy advocacy in Washington in a prestigious fellowship with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Get more Elon news delivered to your inbox © 2025 Elon University | All Rights Reserved 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a brief illness she loved time with her children and grandchildren Brandon (Judy Vasquez) Goebel and Matthew (Dawn Hopkins) Goebel and daughter A service celebrating Jill’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the family Her arrangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service Memorials are requested to The Renewal Center The Gardner Edgerton school board in Johnson County has voted to remove a young adult novel featuring a transgender protagonist from a school library It’s the latest move the board has made in response to one parent’s repeated challenges in recent years to books she finds objectionable And though the district in the past has temporarily pulled books for review this is the first time the board has opted to permanently remove a book from being accessed by students The book under scrutiny is “Lily and Dunkin” by Donna Gephardt a novel that tells the story of a friendship between Lily a transgender girl struggling with her identity According to the American Library Association and Goodreads the novel is intended for young readers in middle school as well as upper elementary grades Just one copy of the book was in circulation in the district Parent Carrie Schmidt first challenged the book last year. Schmidt’s challenges to books over the past two years have prompted the district to review at least ten other titles Often she has objected to what she sees as inappropriate sexual content in books and has also complained about books’ depictions of drug use and self-harm Her challenge to “Lily and Dunkin” prompted a special book review committee to take a closer look at the novel earlier this year That committee, made up of a building principal voted 10-1 to recommend to the school board that the book be kept in circulation the board went against that recommendation voting 4-2 to remove “Lily and Dunkin” from the school library where it had been on the shelf School board members Katie Williams and Heath Freeman voted to keep the book Board member Patrick Ross was absent from Monday’s vote Schmidt spoke at Monday’s meeting before the vote She read excerpts from “Lily and Dunkin” illustrating why she wanted the book removed The excerpts she read depict the title character Lilly using hormone blockers to help her transition to female “School districts shouldn’t have any propaganda to children that glorifies drugs and you are setting major precedence today with your vote,” Schmidt said Schmidt said society used to recognize that adolescence is a tough time to grow up and tried to encourage teenagers to accept themselves but now the message is for teenagers to alter themselves chemically and surgically “This is an insane and dangerous way to talk to our young people and you need to stop doing it through the books that you put on the shelf,” she said “You need to stop providing content about sex and sexuality in our schools regardless of this absurd social contagion that has occurred over the last four years.” Schmidt said she attended the book review committee’s meeting in August when it discussed “Lily and Dunkin,” when most of the members concluded “the transgender message was subtle.” “However that is how grooming starts: subtly,” Schmidt said Monday I don’t know how mentioning hormone blockers 28 times female hormones once and estrogen hormones once is a subtle message to the 10- to 14-year-olds who are allowed to read this content.” Board member Katie Williams said she appreciated that the book encourages children to work as a team with their family therapists and doctors before making a major life decision “Because that is ultimately what is the most important,” she said She pointed out that “Lily & Dunkin” is not being used as instructional material in any Gardner Edgerton classroom but is available for students to check out from one school’s library Williams said she also took to heart the mental health struggles both title characters face that are portrayed throughout the book “It is a very prevalent topic that is happening among students in our district and I think it is important to have that visibility,” she said “I think this is a very positive book for these students to understand the importance of going to therapy having all the information and support to process this very dangerous if they do not do those things.” board member Heath Freeman said he appreciated the process the book review committee went through with this book after Schmidt filed a petition challenging it Freeman said he trusted the committee and having a near-unanimous recommendation from that committee to keep the book held a “credible amount of value.” we should trust and we should respect,” he said “We have families that are experiencing this within the district.” gives the appearance of hiding information and preventing students from accessing information “I think we are doing a disservice to those kids who absolutely are in this world,” he said Board President Tom Reddin said there were good aspects of “Lilly & Dunkin” that address bullying but he “couldn’t get over the repetitive pushing of puberty blockers.” felt the book’s repeated discussions of puberty blockers “almost sensationalized the use of the drugs.” “I didn’t find much academic value in the book that really stood out to me,” he said Board Vice President Lana Sutton echoed similar concerns pointing out the target audience for the book was older elementary students “I do have concerns about confusion and causing harm to our students,” she said Board member Greg Chapman voiced stronger negative assessments of the book saying he couldn’t find any redeemable qualities in the novel “It shocked me that so many staff members were on board with this book and praising it so heavily,” he said “Where do we draw the line with mental health and which ones we are going to glorify and which ones we are going to help them get the assistance they need?” Chapman said he also felt the book sent a terrible message to men and fathers “This happens too many times in the real world and it would be nice if men stood up and did not cave and take care of their families like they are supposed to,” he said Superintendent Brian Huff said he wanted to thank the board for “being willing to engage in difficult discussions” that not everyone is willing to take on “This board is dedicated to the high quality of education for our kids,” he said Sometimes we disagree on the nuances of that.” The district’s next book review policy meeting is tentatively scheduled for early spring 2025 This story was originally published by the Johnson County Post. As spring begins and brings new life into Northwest Ohio one local healthcare provider is bringing that same spirit of renewal to community health held a Spring Health Fair in Edgerton on April 24th and 25th professional health screenings at a time when access has become more important than ever held for the first time in Edgerton following the closure of Hicksville Hospital was designed to fill a crucial healthcare gap – one that left many residents uncertain about where to turn for affordable trained professionals conduct blood draws for various selected panels—no insurance or physician order is required The fair offered a refreshingly simple way to “know your numbers.” especially since the hospital closed – a lot of our surrounding communities used it too It’s a great service for people to get results to take directly to their doctor,” states Heather the same trusted system once used by Hicksville Hospital Participants receive results by mail or through the Labcorp Patient Portal ensuring continuity and convenience in managing personal health data customizing their health check-ups to suit their personal needs Though this was Edgerton’s first time hosting the event HLS OCC Health has held numerous successful fairs in Hicksville and is well-known among local businesses which often use the service for employee health benefits with plans already in the works to return this autumn initiatives like this remind us that compassion and accessibility don’t always have to come with a hospital badge and a blood draw – right down the street Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEDGERTON (WMTV) - A family in Edgerton spent almost a year rebuilding their property after a historic tornado swept through the community Connie Arndt shared the highs and lows of the experience She has been living on her property for almost 40 years and never expected she would spend the past 11 months rebuilding it and it’s hard to believe that that much destruction happened so quickly and we got a picture of it coming across our driveway,” Connie said Her husband Ron says some days are harder than others “I know I am too soft to talk about it too,” Ron explained “I drive by here every day and just look and it’s like ‘oh.’” Recovery efforts immediately started the next day on Feb. 9, 2024. Family and friends far and wide helped. 13 acres of wood and minor damage to pieces of property and stuff,” Connie said “We found an inner strength we didn’t know we had We found out our faith was stronger than we thought and we found out how wonderful our communities are,” Connie added I had no idea who I dropped it off to,” Connie said and I wanted to share it and pay it forward to the next The Arndts are stepping into a new chapter of life The family has yet to build two of their three barns that were destroyed in the tornado they are focusing on cleaning up 13 acres that are still covered in trees Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app Ohio to the late John and Thelma (Dennison) Strup  She graduated from Four County Career Center 1973 and he preceded her in death on August 14 camping at Hickory Acres Campground and eating in uptown Edgerton at Rita's  She also loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Honoring Sherri's wishes, there will be no services or visitation.  The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to:  Williams County Humane Society, 9464 Williams County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio 43506 or the Park view Care Center Activity Fund.   Online guest registry and condolences may be made at:  www.krillfuneralhome.com Ohio is honored to serve the Kimpel family Photo by Jake McNeill: Murray County Central guard Gavin Gillette (1) shoots a midrange jumper over a Lac qui Parle Valley defender during a prep boys basketball game in the Holiday Classic at Southwest Minnesota State University’s R/A Facility on Monday afternoon. WORTHINGTON — In a battle of teams fresh off upset victories in the subsection quarterfinals, the sixth-seeded Murray County Central Rebels took on No. 7 Edgerton in the 3A South boys basketball semifinals on Thursday night. While the Rebels trailed by 9 points at halftime, they rallied after the break to claim a 63-53 victory. The game, originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday before a weather postponement, was set up by MCC’s 48-47 win over No. 3 Tracy-Milroy-Balaton after Aidan Swenson hit the game-winner at the buzzer. Edgerton, meanwhile, also picked up a one-possession victory by taking down No. 2 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 64-61. “It speaks to the depth [of the section]. Edgerton had a really, really good season and they’re playing their best basketball during Sunday’s win against RTR and then the way they played the first half, especially against us,” MCC head coach Tim Cariveau said. “That is a tough team to beat. They’re a tough out. So credit to them on their season and credit to our guys too for just being sturdy and winning that second half. Edgerton carried a 33-24 lead into halftime and held it until Gavin Gillette drained a 3-pointer to give MCC its first lead after the break, 43-40, with nine-and-a-half minutes to play. After Tanner Thompson answered with an and-1 and Kade Moffit gave Edgerton the lead back with a pair of free throws, Gillette hit another 3 to put the Rebels back on top. Gillette had the hot hand in the second half to finish the night with a team-high 20 points on 6 of 10 shooting from beyond the arc. Aidan Swenson added another 19 points on 6 of 14 shooting, with 11 of those points coming in the first half. “We like to have that balance so it’s not all on one guy,” Cariveau said, adding that the team was looking to highlight Swenson early in order to open up shooters. “And Gavin just reads the defense so well, and he was talking to us during timeouts and at halftime about, ‘It’s coming, I can see the little openings.’ And then he took the shots, especially when we needed them the most in the second half to keep us in the game and then take the lead.” The back-and-forth exchanges continued as Blake Schultz hit a midrange jumper to give the Dutchmen the lead back, but Tristan Behrens knocked down a contested layup to give the Rebels control again and Aidan Swenson converted an and-1 to make the score 51-47 in favor of MCC with under six minutes remaining. Swenson continued to heat up from there, pivoting his way into a foul against Edgerton before draining another free throw to give MCC a 5-point cushion. Edgerton called a timeout after Behrens drained a corner 3 off the feed from Gillette with two minutes remaining, extending the Rebels’ lead to 8 points. Michael Gunnink hit a layup to cut MCC’s lead to 6 points and, after a pair of missed Rebel free throws, a loose-ball foul against Gillette on the offensive rebound attempt sent Thompson to the free-throw line for a 1-and-1. Thompson made both to cut MCC’s lead to 4 points with 1:40 remaining, but Hudson Schryvers hit a pair of free throws on the other end MCC outlasted Edgerton in the free-throw game from there to hold onto the win.  “It was just about getting refocused, almost,” Cariveau said when asked about the Rebels’ second-half turnaround. “I thought we played to the momentum and to the crowd, and we were getting a little too worried about things we couldn’t control. Then in the second half, we went back to playing our game.” Swenson led MCC on the glass with 11 rebounds to secure a double-double in the win. On the defensive end, he also logged three blocks while Behrends added another. Dylan Kluis also came away with a pair of steals for MCC. Aside from Gillette and Swenson, Behrends, Max Miller and Schryvers added 9, 8 and 7 points respectively in the win. Schryvers also dished out four assists while Gillette contributed another three with seven rebounds. MCC improves to 18-10 overall on the season with the win while Edgerton finishes its year at 11-16. The Rebels will now turn their attention to top-seeded Hills-Beaver Creek, the No. 9 team in Class A.  MCC and HBC have faced off twice this season so far, with the Patriots first defeating MCC 81-47 on Jan. 28 and by a narrow 70-68 margin on Feb. 4. “Hills is outstanding. They’re full of athletes on that roster, good basketball players, and that’s a great combination,” Cariveau said. “To get to this point in the playoffs, you have to play well. There really is no other way around it, so we’ve got to bring our best. If we do that, hopefully we’ll be happy with the results no matter how it turns out for us.” The 3A South subsection championship game is scheduled to be played at Southwest Minnesota State University’s R/A Facility on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. MANKATO – The Southwest Minnesota State baseball team battled to the very end on Saturday afternoon before ... COTTONWOOD — The Canby/Minneota track and field team finished as the Section 3A girls runner-up at the Section 3A ... WASECA — Marshall’s Dayton Webskowski finished with the day’s lowest score of 9-over 80 to place first ... Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota, Inc. | https://www.marshallindependent.com | 508 W. Main St., Marshall, MN 56258 | 507-537-1551 According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a 34-year-old woman was driving a 2008 Honda Civic eastbound on Route Z Investigators said the Honda ran off the right side of the roadway then off the north side before overturning The vehicle came to rest upside down in the westbound lane The driver and two 14-year-old passengers—a boy and a girl—suffered minor injuries They were transported by Tri-County Ambulance to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment The Honda was towed from the scene by Brad’s Towing and Recovery of Smithville with assistance from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Biosimilars can improve patient access and reduce healthcare costs but understanding basic concepts about this growing drug class can help optimize those benefits a rheumatologist with Articularis Healthcare both reference products and their biosimilars consist of millions of versions of the same protein Edgerton told attendees of the IgNS 2024 National Conference Biosimilars have the same mechanism of action as an original reference product the reference product has been approved through a standard pathway but biosimilars are approved through an abbreviated process based on how well they compare to the original reference product a biosimilar must not only follow the same mechanism of action but also must have the same conditions of use that were approved for the originator product The manufacturing of biosimilars must meet the same standards as for the reference product for safety “Biosimilars may be approved based on high similarity to approved reference products but clinicians may not be convinced of their effectiveness,” he said in the presentation approved biosimilars may be substituted for the reference product without a healthcare provider’s intervention depending on state laws You know you are dealing with a biosimilar based on naming conventions Biosimilars combine the nonproprietary core name and a unique four-letter suffix to distinguish them In Dr. Edgerton’s area, rheumatology, biosimilars have demonstrated reductions in cost and are expected to improve patient access to medications. In the case of brand-name Remicade (Jannsen) and infliximab, for example, the average sales price decreased from nearly $800 in the first quarter of 2019 to approximately $400 in the fourth quarter of 2022 (IQVIA National Sales Perspective Smart Data; September 2023) challenges to the wider use of biosimilars remain clinician concerns about multiple drug switches patient reports of name confusion and nocebo effects Insufficient reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also has the potential to limit access to biosimilars the pipeline for biosimilar products remains robust for rheumatology and other specialties adding that clinicians should feel confident pursuing these alternatives for their patients Edgerton reported no relevant financial disclosures We've added an exciting new feature to our website Click on "Clinical" in the navbar to explore Oscar Miranda Tapia, a student in the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development higher education opportunity, equity, and justice concentration The fellowship recognizes innovative contributions to improving postsecondary education and student success while honoring the legacy of Russell Edgerton an innovator and thought leader in higher education In addition to being a doctoral student in the College of Education, Miranda Tapia is a research associate at the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research a Provost Fellow and a policy intern at North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities “I am truly humbled to be named a Russell Edgerton Innovation Fellow,” Miranda Tapia said “I am grateful for the opportunity to reimagine how higher education can better serve students and communities This award is dedicated to all the students striving for and navigating their paths through higher education.” The Russell Edgerton Innovation Fellowship is awarded through the John N a non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with colleges educators and other entities to increase institutional responsibility for improving outcomes associated with teaching take part in cohort collaboration and participate annually in the Gardner Institute Symposium with opportunities to engage with alumni and community networks the awards fund extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team NEW YORK CITY: Theatre Communications Group (TCG) the national organization for theatre and the publisher of American Theatre today announced the recipients of the second round of the 2024-25 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards allow 10 productions extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team hoping to extend the life of the world premiere play after its first run “Playwriting is the heartbeat pulsing through theatres and stimulates our collective imagination forward to a view of the world that is often different from the ones we occupy day-to-day,” said Emilya Cachapero TCG’s co-executive director of national and global programming “The Edgerton Foundation’s long-standing commitment ensures that playwrights and their collaborators have the extra time needed to fully realize their creative impulses and that future audiences will also be able to engage with the play.” “I have tremendous gratitude to the Edgerton Foundation for their generous support of ¡VOS and countless other world premiere productions across the country,” said Justin Waldman Two River Theater’s artistic director “Their vision of providing time and space for new writing to grow and flourish is an extraordinary gift—one that is repaid with the nuance and rigor of extraordinary artists honing their craft to a fine edge.” was piloted in 2006 with Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles by offering two musicals in development an extended rehearsal period for the entire creative team The Edgertons launched the program nationally in 2007 and have supported 553 plays to date at over 50 different Art Theatres across the country the Edgerton Foundation has awarded $18,887,534 to those productions leading to almost 1,500 subsequent productions at TCG Member Theatres following their world premieres Twenty-one plays were nominated for Tony Awards and Oslo winning the best play or musical awards Sixteen plays were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with wins for Primary Trust (2024), English (2023), The Hot Wing King (2021), Cost of Living (2018), Hamilton (2016), The Flick (2014), Water by the Spoonful (2012) “The productions in La Jolla Playhouse’s 2024-25 subscription season all share the themes of hope and joy that arise from the complex challenges of transforming into a more humane and just society,” said La Jolla Playhouse managing director Debby Buchholz in a statement “The support of the Edgerton Foundation allows the Playhouse to provide extra time and intentionality to develop 3 Summers of Lincoln ahead of its world premiere We are grateful for the Edgerton Foundation’s dedication to expanding the American theatre canon through this production particularly now when joy and humanity are most needed.” Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. 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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Allen "Bob" Edgerton Jr. affectionately known as "Coach" by generations of students and "Granddaddy" by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren He was fondly known as "Buggie" to his kinfolk in North Carolina Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Friday Bob was one of five cherished children born to Grace (Dowdy) Edgerton and Robert Allen Edgerton Sr Bob was in the first graduating class at Pamlico County High School where he distinguished himself as a talented baseball player The talents of Bob and his teammates helped them to win the Coastal Plain Conference and finally advancing them to the State Championship Series Bob utilized his GI Bill to send his younger brother Bob earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in health and physical education administration Bob worked in Baltimore at the Domino's Sugar Plant and as an agriculture inspector In what would become a defining moment in his life in 1959 Brittingham offered Bob a teaching position in physical education and coaching at Milton High School What was initially agreed to as a one-year commitment evolved into a distinguished 31-year career until his retirement in 1990 A beautiful teacher in Milton caught Bob’s eye and his heart Bob and Anna’s four children were raised in the only home Bob ever owned in the heart of Milton and within walking distance of the school Anna passed suddenly and tragically in 1985 Bob displayed remarkable strength and devotion as a single parent raising their four children Bob's accomplishments were truly legendary across multiple sports Bob had a remarkable and memorable coaching career on the basketball court securing five Western Championships and three Conference Championships in 1962 The 1966 season stands as a testament to his coaching prowess with his teams claiming undefeated Henlopen Championships in both basketball (17-0) and baseball (11-0) His basketball program reached the Henlopen Championship five out of eight years before the consolidation of three local high schools into Cape Henlopen High School Bob was the last surviving coach of four honored on the Legend Memorial at Legends Stadium at Cape Henlopen High School a tribute to his enduring impact on local athletics Bob remained an avid tennis player throughout his life He served as Cape Henlopen girls' assistant tennis coach His commitment to community service was evident in the time he volunteered teaching tennis to underserved youth Bob's legacy extends far beyond championships and accolades He shaped the lives of not only his large family but countless students and athletes instilling in them the values of hard work His dedication to education and community service has left an indelible mark on the Milton and Cape Henlopen communities His influence continues to resonate in the many lives of those he touched From the hardships of North Carolina farming the foundation of Bob’s life was that of simple enjoyment in family Bob’s temperament was soft-spoken and observant yet remarkably strong-willed and wise they carried the truest of messages and with love He had a way of reaching each person as if they were all that mattered He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years He is also preceded in death by his longtime love and companion of 29 years Maria Edgerton Reed (Beau) and Mike Edgerton (Karen Joines) His grandchildren are Brittany Ryan (Nico) Rianna Glassbrenner (Michael) and Hayden Edgerton He is also survived by seven “step” children many of whom became close friends and continued to visit him up until his last days including Hobby Isaacs Visitation with the family will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at the school where Bob spent so much of his professional career with a Celebration of Life ceremony beginning at 4 p.m Come prepared to share a personal story if you wish donations will be accepted at the service for a memorial for Bob that has not yet been decided upon Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com — Two schools in the Rochester City School District are closed on Thursday after a power outage that began on Wednesday All school-related activities have been canceled at the Andrew Langston Middle School and Rochester International Academy at the Jefferson campus RCSD School No. 7 in the Maplewood Park neighborhood, which was also impacted by Wednesday’s power outage RCSD released this statement on Wednesday afternoon about the outages: and Andrew Langston Middle School) experienced a power outage during an electrical interruption in the area While backup generators provided partial power and electronic student bathroom sensors that were not operational students used staff restrooms and were provided sandwiches and vegetables for lunch due to kitchen equipment being affected.” and additional staff from our Safety and Security team were on-site to provide support who ensured our students remained safe throughout the day RG&E has informed us that full power restoration is expected later this evening We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our students and families as we work through this situation.” Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701