a 3-mile run/walk through the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial grounds a landmark veterans memorial located off Interstate 81 in Hampden Township The Run to Remember brings our community together on Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in defense of our country Community members and sponsors will walk/run through the memorial grounds passing Points of Remembrance and military artifacts on display in Hampden Veterans Park Those interested in participating in the Run To Remember can register at this link. Following the Run there is a post-race social where attendees can enjoy light refreshments and our Run To Remember Lager the HTVRC will host a Memorial Day Service at the Leon Lock Veterans Memorial Proceeds from the event will go towards funding the committees’ programs including direct assistance to Pennsylvania National Guard service members and their families supporting the local veteran community and our continued commitment to enhance the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial for the central Pennsylvania community The committee also holds several events per year that bring the community together to honor veterans and our military including National Vietnam Veterans Day Contact us: info@PennWatchMedia.com -- Randolph-Macon defeated Hampden-Sydney 20-11 in the decisive third game of their ODAC quarterfinal series The Yellow Jackets built an early lead with a five-run third inning that included seven hits James Baffone contributed with a single through the left side that drove in a run followed by Jon Quici scoring to push the lead to 5-0 Hampden-Sydney responded strongly in the fifth inning when they were trailing by four runs Former Mechanicsville standout Gavin Smith delivered a double to the gap in left-center field Smith finished the game with five hits and five RBIs helping the Tigers take a 7-5 lead with their four-run inning Randolph-Macon immediately countered in the bottom of the fifth Aidan Pinto launched a solo home run over the left field wall known as the "Black Monster," cutting the deficit to one run Former Hanover standout Jack Bowles then stepped up with the bases loaded and hit a deep double to left field that scored two runs The Yellow Jackets' offense exploded for eight runs on seven hits in the fifth inning alone ultimately securing the 20-11 victory to advance in the tournament Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Tower City American Legion president was killed and her husband seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Frackville was a passenger on a motorcycle that collided with another vehicle on the 500 block of West Oak Street around 5:06 p.m according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office She was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 8:31 p.m remains hospitalized with serious injuries according to the Frackville American Legion Post 398 The couple had been married for years and were both active in the local veterans’ community Beth served as president of the Tower City American Legion Auxiliary Unit 468 and was also the Schuylkill County Chaplain She lived in Ashland and was originally from Shamokin Beth posted a birthday message to Marc on April 30: Marc wrote in a heartbreaking tribute that the person responsible had been found “You don’t know how much you are missed and the people’s lives that you touched,” he said “Cisco and I miss you a lot… I will never forget you.” A service for Beth will be held Friday, May 9 at Fritz Funeral Home A reception will follow at *ower City American Legion Post 468 Donations to assist with final expenses can be sent in Beth’s name to Fritz Funeral Home The Frackville Police Department and Lehigh County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the crash A contested Hampden BYOB will not be allowed to serve alcohol Baltimore’s Board of Liquor License Commissioners ruled Thursday But it’s likely not the last word on a saga nearly four years in the making with 38 notarized affidavits proving they opposed a license for Brick Bistro a concept at 4001 Falls Road owned by Wayne Laing The liquor board found that that number met the threshold required with 64 properties within 200 feet of Brick Bistro The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. 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The commissioners denied a motion from Laing’s attorney to dismiss residents’ challenge on the grounds that the rule is unconstitutional delegates government authority to private individuals “The neighbors … could get up here and say And there’s nothing you can do about it,’” Prevas said the rule has “gotta go.” Prevas said after the hearing that he will be petitioning for judicial review from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City Brick Bistro can also re-apply for another liquor license in six months After spending years opposing Laing’s plans for the neighborhood Hampden resident Julie Smith celebrated the board’s decision “This just shows the perseverance of the community,” she said with drivers going the wrong direction up the one-way street and crowds spilling out late in the evening The city’s database of 311 complaints for 2025 shows one call reporting noise at the address in February The restaurant took the place of a renovated garage on a one-way stretch of 40th Street just off Falls Road said he felt racism influenced the community’s resistance to the restaurant a historically white and working-class neighborhood has been slow to welcome people of color even as it has rapidly gentrified Purnell said neighbors turned down his invitations to come check out the spot and enjoy a meal there “Why should I even negotiate with a person who doesn’t want to set foot in your business?” he said In recent months, neighbors accused Purnell and Laing of antisemitism when they shared an earlier name for the restaurant: Block 10, also the name of a notorious barrack at Auschwitz Since Laing first announced his plans for the space in 2021 the sense of mutual distrust has only grown “I’ve been trying to work it out at the last minute,” she said and met with residents and Brick Bistro’s owners on Wednesday trying to come up with a solution “I think it’s very important that we try to work it out and so I’m disappointed that we weren’t able to do that And that’s just the inflexibility on both sides.” Purnell said he was done making nice with neighbors in the wake of the board’s decision Though he’s been shutting down the restaurant at 9 p.m “I thought we created something beautiful for the neighborhood,” Purnell said Christina Tkacik christina.tkacik@thebaltimorebanner.com Christina Tkacik is a food reporter for The Baltimore Banner Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com Hampden-Sydney Soccer players Wills Huddleston ’25 and Justice Campbell ’26 dedicate their time to coaching and mentoring the Prince Edward High School Soccer team Many student-athletes aspire to play sports at the collegiate level or even become professionals High school offers a crucial time for them to sharpen their skills and grow under strong coaching—where almost anything becomes possible Many coaches are former or current athletes themselves acting as mentors and role models for the next generation Hampden-Sydney Soccer players Wills Huddleston ’25 and Justice Campbell ’26 embody this spirit dedicating their time to coaching the Prince Edward High School Soccer team and provide meaningful guidance to help young athletes reach their potential Wills and Justice bring deep-rooted passion and extensive experience to the soccer field Wills began his soccer journey as a striker before transitioning to goalkeeper during his early teen years he competed all four years at Hampden-Sydney strategic view of the game and emerging as a natural leader His long-standing commitment to the sport has shaped his ability to read the field and guide his teammates effectively Justice joined Hampden-Sydney in 2024 after transferring from Virginia Commonwealth University Justice has been immersed in soccer from a young age who coached him and played professionally in the United States He credits much of his talent and understanding of the game to that family connection Wills and Justice form a dynamic partnership offering strong leadership and mentorship to each other and the rest of their team—excelling both on and off the field Wills and Justice have quickly made their mark on the sidelines Wills began his coaching journey at Fuqua School as a freshman before joining Prince Edward High School as an assistant coach during his sophomore year Justice joined the Prince Edward coaching staff this season as an assistant working alongside Wills to further strengthen their partnership and share their deep knowledge of the game with the next generation of players my colleague Stuart Carilli—who had previously coached with me at Fuqua—had taken the role of head coach so it’s been great to continue working with him,” Wills says “As I started thinking about graduating from Hampden-Sydney I hoped someone else would be interested in stepping up and contributing to the team it was immediately clear that he was very knowledgeable and it’s been great having someone with such a high soccer IQ to collaborate with and we’ve each been able to contribute in ways I never thought possible.” “I’m really enjoying my time at Prince Edward,” Justice adds “I enjoy giving back and sharing what I’ve learned about the game It’s awesome to see how excited the players are to work with me and Wills I also really appreciate their passion for the sport and their drive to keep improving—that’s what makes it so rewarding.” Wills and Justice play integral roles on a five-person coaching staff working closely to design training sessions and shape game strategies Their different perspectives complement each other allowing them to collaborate effectively across all aspects of the game—from offense and defense to set-piece execution The program has made noticeable strides since Wills joined; what began as a challenging first season in 2023 Both Wills and Justice credit Hampden-Sydney’s Rhetoric Program for helping them grow as communicators noting that their ability to present ideas clearly and confidently has been essential to their development as coaches and leaders “Every coach brings their own approach and perspective,” Justice says “Wills and I see the game differently—he views it from the goal what really matters is being an effective communicator and making sure your message is clear I feel Hampden-Sydney has helped develop that skill through time on the field and the Rhetoric Program.” In addition to honing their communication skills both have discovered a deep passion and fulfillment in building meaningful relationships with their players and helping them develop valuable life skills “My favorite part of coaching is definitely the human side,” Wills says but it is more than just a game—it’s about building relationships and helping our players grow into successful individuals beyond the field.” Justice went on to highlight the importance and satisfaction of watching players grow “I agree with Wills—I have a deep love for the game,” Justice says what I really enjoy is watching the players grow both as individuals and throughout their journey It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to reflect and say I had a hand in their development.” Wills and Justice have embodied the College’s mission of forming good men and good citizens Through the leadership and positive influence they have had on those around them they reflect the very qualities Hampden-Sydney strives to instill “It’s been a privilege to coach alongside Justice,” Wills says “He’s someone I can always count on and someone I know I’ll stay connected with even after my time at Hampden-Sydney He’s not only a great coach but also a fantastic friend—and that bond really comes through in the way we work together and the results we see on the field.” he’ll leave behind his role as associate head coach—but not without leaving a lasting impact on the program He will be heading to Baltimore to pursue a master’s degree in education with a concentration in athletic leadership and administration at Goucher College where he’ll also serve as an assistant coach Justice will continue his work on the sidelines mentoring players and inviting the community to come out and enjoy some great soccer—all while carrying forward the mission of Hampden-Sydney College  More News Stories .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Advance Local Weather AlertsThe National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:21 p.m Anticipate nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Norfolk to near Litchfield to 6 miles west of Ridgefield moving east at 45 mph," states the weather service "Expect damage to trees and power lines." 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices will begin providing inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services and procedures at Penn State Health’s Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers This agreement will significantly increase patient access to these critical services and procedures “Gastroenterology services and procedures are in high demand,” said Kyle Snyder president of Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers “This agreement with Harrisburg Gastroenterology which has been serving the medical needs of central Pennsylvania for more than 40 years patient-centered care and innovative therapies.” The collaboration will feature a dedicated team of ten board-certified physicians physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract including gastrointestinal cancers such as esophageal will provide advanced therapeutic endoscopy services including techniques to aid in the diagnosis staging and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers With the addition of these advanced gastrointestinal treatments Penn State Health patients will benefit from state-of-the-art care without having to leave their community This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality and accessibility of health care services in the region ultimately improving patient outcomes and satisfaction If you're having trouble accessing this content, or would like it in another format, please email Penn State Health Marketing & Communications © 2025 Penn State College of Medicine Have questions, or suggestions for missing content? Email us at comweb@pennstatehealth.psu.edu professor emerita of Art & Design at Augsburg University Anthony Park neighborhood history talk at 7 p.m for both in-person attendees and online listeners Anderson’s free presentation will focus on the history of Hampden Park and is scheduled to take place at St The homes surrounding Hampden Park are among the neighborhood’s earliest residences reflecting the historically mixed economic status of the area’s residents In addition to examining these historic homes Anderson will also review early religious buildings some now-lost commercial spaces and a former fire station all near or surrounding lovely Hampden Park has been taking neighborhood residents and friends on monthly visual tours of SAP history for more than two years In addition to the in-person session at the church, the talk also can be accessed live online, with a recording available for one week after the session. Use the SAPLC YouTube channel at bit.ly/Sap-history You can also get to the church’s YouTube channel by clicking through from saplc.org Anthony Park and is a former editor of the Bugle and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" DONATE to the BUGLE RECEIVE our print edition by mail FIND our print edition near Park Bugle ARCHIVES (1974-2025) SUBMIT your event Here are our Bugle deadlines for the next three issues we appreciate when writers and readers submit their articles early Please note our publication dates represent when the newspapers go out for delivery Mail distribution of the paper may take up to several business days bulk drop-offs of the paper around town are usually completed two to three days after publication SUBMIT your story The NFL Draft may be heading to the nation's capital It's been a good week for the Washington Commanders, who announced plans for a new stadium in DC and are now reportedly set to host the 2027 NFL Draft which recently welcomed more than 600,000 fans for the three-day event last month Trump is scheduled to "deliver a sports announcement" at 1 p.m Check Daily Voice for updates once the announcement is made official The neighbors of Brick Bistro have spent years trying to keep the restaurant from getting a liquor license What happens next could affect all Baltimore residents The space behind Red Fish Liquors on Falls Road was an old garage in 2021 the year Wayne Laing announced he wanted to open a karaoke bar in its place loud crowds and went to Baltimore’s zoning board to push back on Laing’s pitch There already wasn’t enough parking in the area twice turning down Laing’s request for live entertainment But Laing wasn’t done with his quest to bring a restaurant to the building the former 13.5% Wine Bar operator opened Brick Bistro Yet in the four intervening years, Hampden residents have only heightened their opposition to his business. Last year, they were enraged over plans to name the bar Block 10 which shared a name with a barracks in Auschwitz who did not respond to a request for comment who lives just up the road from Brick Bistro’s entrance on West 40th Street the spot has transformed a “quiet little street” into a rowdy destination Crowds “kept me up all night Sunday night,” she said Now she and other residents are taking what I’ve come to think of as the nuclear option in local liquor licenses if more than 50% of residents within 200 feet of a business in Baltimore sign a petition opposing its liquor license Sometimes people will threaten such a petition drive to get a business owner to agree to certain operating terms But the 200-foot rule is usually more of a threat than anything else said he was unaware of a case in recent memory where petitioners had successfully stopped a license from being issued Recent efforts in Fells Point failed when neighbors couldn’t get enough signatures And the whole process isn’t as simple as just signing a petition Residents need to survey their neighborhood and offer evidence that they have met the legal threshold they need to offer notarized affidavits from all the petitioners or have them show up to the hearing in person “It’s a really hard standard to meet,” said Amy Petkovsek executive director of the Community Law Center Letting residents determine whether a business can get — or keep — its liquor license delegates government authority to private individuals Supreme Court decisions have said that’s illegal Prevas has been waiting 30 years to make this argument But because the business eventually got its liquor license commissioners decided to postpone Laing’s case to give Hampden residents time to lawyer up They sought help from the Community Law Center which often represents neighbors in cases like this said she’ll be closely monitoring what happens next is constitutional because a liquor license isn’t just a piece of property “it’s a privilege.” And even if the law did need to be changed We’ll see if Baltimore’s liquor board agrees at this week’s hearing Laing and his neighbors on Thursday will go before the commissioners If the case ends up going before the Maryland Supreme Court and staff retraced history by marching more than 75 miles from Hampden-Sydney College to Colonial Williamsburg reenacting the journey of Hampden-Sydney students who were part of the Prince Edward County militia As Hampden-Sydney’s 250th anniversary approaches the College’s rich history comes into sharper focus As we celebrate both our founding and the birth of the nation we reflect on the defining moments that shaped our story—especially those that unfolded here in Virginia Hampden-Sydney students and faculty marched to Williamsburg in response to Patrick Henry’s call to help defend against a potential British attack members of the College community reenacted the historic journey in a three-day retracing the path of those who stepped forward in service Guided by the vision of the 250th Anniversary Committee and under the leadership of Associate Dean of Students for Student Conduct & Character and Director of Greek Life Dwayne Bowyer ’92 the March to Williamsburg was the result of thoughtful collaboration and planning Key contributions came from Visiting Lecturer Colonel Greg Eanes the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest and the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement The journey began at Hampden House on campus adjacent to an active archeological dig site connected to the History of Hampden-Sydney College course (HIST 385) taught by Committee Co-Chair and Elliott Professor of History Caroline Emmons and supported by archeologist Charles Pearson who offered brief remarks alongside Eanes and College Chaplain Keith Leach ’81 picking up the High Bridge Trail before continuing on to Richmond and joining the Virginia Capital Trail—ultimately heading east toward Williamsburg the group traveled through a variety of landscapes before stopping at Lawrence Lewis Jr gave an educational demonstration on a soldier’s life tools and more to bring the history of the march to life the group continued along the Virginia Capital Trail where Hampden-Sydney President Larry Stimpert and a few dozen community members joined them the three-day journey concluded with a warm welcome from Patrick Henry himself who thanked them for their dedication and service before final remarks brought the event to a close it’s a true testament to their remarkable resilience and drive,” Bowyer said we not only honor Hampden-Sydney’s history—we also celebrate the unwavering commitment and spirit of those who made the march and of the young men who carry that same drive today.” president of the Reenacting Club at Hampden-Sydney called it a tremendous honor to take part in the full march reflecting on the deep meaning behind retracing the steps of the College’s forefathers: “It is a tremendous honor to be reenacting our College’s and our forefathers’ historic march to Williamsburg,” Dillon says the importance of reenactment in American society It’s a testament to what we’ve been through and helps preserve the memory of our forefathers in our minds and hearts.” As the importance of recognizing and remembering our history remains strong we are continually reminded of the enduring values and leadership that have shaped Hampden-Sydney and our nation Remarkable journeys like this reenactment not only honor the past but also inspire current and future generations to carry forward the spirit of service and purpose that defines life on the Hill–strengthening the College and enriching the experience for all who call it home Souvlaki, a chain of three restaurants opened by Baltimore’s Taramas family, are “temporarily closed,” according to an alert on the business’ website It is unclear when the businesses plan to reopen or why they closed though their website says pickup and delivery service will “soon” be an option Neither the Taramas family nor multiple business associated with them responded to requests for comment The recently expanded Souvlaki space in Hampden is now up for lease The 3,200-square-foot property is available for $10,000 per month Souvlaki opened up a second location in Dupont Circle on Feb. 18, 2020. While the pandemic led to financial strain for the restaurant, Taramas told the Journal two years later that both businesses were doing “better than ever.” the business license for the Yeeros space was transferred from Michael Taramas to Dimitrios Taramas which is the listed trade name for the restaurant’s Federal Hill address While the Souvlaki website lists another Washington it is unclear whether the restaurant has opened The site also notes there may soon be a fifth location for the eatery in Miami Matti Gellman matti.gellman@thebaltimorebanner.com Matti Gellman is a Food Reporter for The Baltimore Banner Hampden-Sydney College is accepting applications for a Head Squash Coach Head Squash Coach supports the mission of the College by leading and managing all aspects of the College’s squash program and executing effective coaching strategies and ensuring the overall success and growth of the program The Head Squash Coach provides squash lessons for employees and the student body Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act Visit our website at https://www.hsc.edu/human-resources/job-openings to view the complete position description and apply  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled  You may also mail your application to Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment US Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Philadelphia the Pan American Squash Federation and the World Squash Federation 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 a Baltimore offshoot of the New York pizza chain An employee at the restaurant said the restaurant’s last day in service will be Thursday but did not go into details The closure was first reported on Instagram by Bob’s Pizza Tour founder Robert Hanlon. “My Instagram DMs and comments have been flooded with Baltimore pizza lovers sharing their love for the restaurant,” Hanlon said Hanlon called the restaurant a “Hampden staple and a true pizza destination in the city.” Owner Kelly Beckham could not immediately be reached for comment A former pizza blogger and financial planner Beckham opened the restaurant in 2016 at 3535 Chestnut Ave after selling pizza at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market The eatery was a franchise of the New York restaurant founded by Paul Giannone and known for its Hellboy pizza, topped with hot honey. Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 2/26/2025 9:32:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 3/29/2025 4:19:00 PM Thanks for visiting Keith Lewis '78 understands the crucial role that a strong endowment and the ability to provide scholarships will play in Hampden-Sydney’s future to continue producing good men and good citizens While most high school athletes set their sights on a particular college long before spring of their senior year Hampden-Sydney Trustee Keith Lewis ’78 didn’t visit Hampden-Sydney until late in the recruiting process “I was injured quite a bit during my high school senior-year football season so my original plan was to walk on at a Division I college to see if I could potentially play football at that level I knew it was where I wanted to be,” Lewis says home to legendary Hampden-Sydney football and baseball coach Stokeley Fulton “I was fortunate to play football all four years and baseball for one year for Coach Fulton at Hampden-Sydney He was truly a man for all seasons.” It was clear to Lewis that he wanted to play football but his academic path at Hampden-Sydney was less clear “That’s the beauty of a liberal arts education,” he says "I was fortunate to have the opportunity to gain a relatively well-informed perspective along the way by not being put into a position where I had to declare a major too early my choice to major in economics and pursue a business career proved to be a high-conviction decision.” for helping shape the direction of his career path “My first job after graduating was with Travelers Insurance Company,” he says “I went through a 21-month management training program and I was fortunate to also have the opportunity to get my MBA from University of Richmond while I was working for Travelers.” Lewis spent the next three years with Tenneco Financial and then the balance of his career with T As a three-term board member (2009-2013 and 2019-current) Lewis understands the crucial role that a strong endowment and the ability to provide scholarships will play in Hampden-Sydney’s future to continue producing good men and good citizens Having supported Hampden-Sydney’s annual fund and other campaigns since he graduated the Lewises have significantly expanded their support by creating the Mr “My mother and father made financial sacrifices for me to attend Hampden-Sydney Since I committed late in the recruiting cycle My parents were nevertheless supportive of my attending Hampden-Sydney but the net result was they invested more in my college education than originally intended” shares Lewis “This scholarship is our way of honoring them “Given the demographic enrollment cliff that all colleges particularly private liberal arts colleges are facing with a smaller cohort of potential applicants graduating from high school we now find ourselves in an environment where the competition among colleges for qualified applicants is especially intense the need for a substantial endowment to provide scholarships to qualified applicants for whom the cost of a Hampden-Sydney education may otherwise be prohibitive has never been more important “We remain convinced that Hampden-Sydney provides its students with a uniquely exceptional education and an overall set of experiences that positions them for success Through expanded financial support of the College’s endowment we believe the day could come when any qualified applicant can attend Hampden-Sydney College regardless of their family’s financial means.” Your gift supports the Tiger legacy and positions the College for another century of forming good men and good citizens Office of Gift & Estate Planning (434) 223-6780 giftplanning@hsc.edu Planned Giving  Make A Gift Now  Drew Blankenship ’25 devoted himself to the betterment of Hampden-Sydney College and its students while fully immersing himself in the college experience.  connections are truly powerful—and sometimes Drew Blankenship ’25 was introduced to the College at a young age Drew attended Hampden-Sydney Football games with his dad giving him an early glimpse of the place that would eventually become his college home.  Drew returned to the Hill and was greeted by then-Dean of Admission Jason Ferguson ’96 who led him on an unforgettable two-hour tour combined with the close-knit community and the natural ease of making friends set the stage for his future at Hampden-Sydney and made his transition to the College feel like the perfect next step.  Hampden-Sydney is like a mini utopia,” Drew says “I instantly made a ton of friends when I arrived on campus Living in Cushing Hall allowed me to meet and connect with many people and I’m still friends with them today.”  Drew feels he has grown both personally and academically He noted that he has become more personable and outgoing compared to his freshman year a change he attributes to the supportive campus environment and interconnectedness of the community his writing and speaking skills have improved thanks to the College’s Rhetoric Program Drew traveled beyond the College to Oxford with other Hampden-Sydney students through the Virginia Program at Oxford where he focused on history and literature he has broadened his academic interests at Hampden-Sydney “It's great to see how much students genuinely care about their academics here,” Drew says “I was very academically driven in high school it's nice to see that many students here are truly invested in what they’re learning and how they’re learning.”  Drew highlighted the impact of Professor of History Robert Blackman Townsend Professor of Economics and Business Kenneth Townsend and Elliott Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Ray Kleinlein with whom he is now in his third semester of painting He credits these professors with challenging and pushing him to excel throughout his academic journey.  When he's not immersed in academics at Morton Hall and Brinkley Hall He took on key roles in student government serving as chair of the Student Senate before becoming student body president he has been actively involved with the Student Finance Board where he served as president during his sophomore year.  I joined the Student Senate my freshman year because I was interested in student government,” Drew recalls “It was another way for me to get involved and connected me with the deans and different aspects of campus through the nature of the work There’s also a bit of political ambition—I enjoy being a leader and decision-maker especially when it’s in service to others it became a real interest and an avenue where I could put my energy and brainpower to good use.”  This drive to make an impact on campus has led Drew to build meaningful relationships with influential mentors He shared that he looks up to Dean of Students Richard Pantele ’13 a fellow Chi Phi brother whom Drew considers both a mentor and a friend.   “I really look up to Dean Pantele; he’s been a personal mentor to me guiding me with student government and my role in Chi Phi,” Drew says “He’s also a genuinely kind and helpful person who understands what it means to be a Hampden-Sydney student so I turn to him for advice whenever I need it.”  embracing new experiences and broadening his horizons he continues to hone his skills and explore his passions eager to discover career paths that resonate with him where he hopes to inspire others as he was inspired during his time at Hampden-Sydney Drew is committed to growth and ready to take on the next chapter with curiosity and determination.  More Student Stories -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford men's basketball team learned their destination and opponent for the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday where they will play The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in their opening game The Panthers return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since the 2002-03 season after defeating Penn State-Altoona 92-90 in the AMCC Tournament Championship Game on Saturday.  which ties the program's best mark since joining the NCAA in 1998 The Panthers went 14-2 in AMCC play and hosted the AMCC Tournament's last two rounds which ranks 3rd in all of NCAA Division III Pitt-Bradford is also 2nd in free throws made per game (20.7) 2nd in free throw attempts per game (28.4) and 3rd in turnovers forced per game (23.35).  The Panthers used a deep player rotation that saw 9 players average double-digit minutes per game The Panthers' first round opponent will be the TCNJ Lions who earned their spot in the tournament through an at-large bid including a 12-6 mark in New Jersey Athletic Conference play.  They finished 5th in conference play and picked up one conference tournament victory before falling to the eventual champions The Lions were led by junior Guard Nick Koch who averaged 21.0 points per game Junior Matthew Solomon nearly averaged a double-double for the season scoring 11.3 points per game while grabbing 9.3 rebounds and Jack Vreeswyck (10.1 ppg) also averaged double-figures this season Hampden-Sydney College serves as the host for the pod as the top ranked team They were 21-5 this season and went 14-2 in Old Dominion Athletic Conference Play The Tigers finished tied for 2nd in the ODAC standings but were upset by Lynchburg in the conference quarterfinal Hampden Sydney is a battle tested and experienced team falling to Trine in the NCAA Championship last March The Lions average 80.0 points per game and allow 69.2 This season they were led by 5th-year guard Adam Brazil Junior Forward Shane Fernald averaged 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest The final team in the regional pod is the Bryn Athyn Lions They were the number 1 seed in the conference tournament and defeated Wilson and Notre Dame of Maryland on their way to the tournament title Bryn Athyn scored 72.3 points per game and allowed 70.6 The Lions' leading scorer this season was junior guard Will Little Senior Jakir Hampton was just behind him at 13.8 points per game while Jalen Parker added 11.0 a night Pitt-Bradford will take on TCNJ at 4:10 p.m The winner will take on the victor of Hampden-Sydney and Bryn Athyn on Saturday.  The full NCAA Championship Tournament bracket, as well as links for live stream and statistics can be found on the NCAA website, here.  We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience on our website. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Pete Mowbray ’67 credits his Hampden-Sydney education and experience for broadening his horizons I had hardly traveled outside the state of Virginia,” Mowbray shares and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.’” Mowbray and two friends drove to Montana by way of Texas to spend the summer working on a ranch “We pooled our money and bought a car for $100 we had a case of motor oil and a case of pork and beans,” he says “We worked hard and learned a lot.” Mowbray chose Hampden-Sydney instead of one of the larger public universities “I grew up in a blue-collar household and my mother was a registered nurse.” Despite the cost his parents supported his decision and helped him as they were able One of Mowbray’s high school football coaches John Waters ’58 (who eventually became registrar and director of alumni affairs at Hampden-Sydney) took Mowbray to a Randolph-Macon football game during his senior year and I felt I would be more comfortable at a smaller school with access to my professors.” It was one of those professors who made a lasting impact on Mowbray but he was a good man who cared for his students and wanted them to succeed You could go turkey hunting with him on Saturday and he would flunk you on Monday.” Mowbray laughed Mowbray went to dental school and then specialized in orthodontics began dating as students and have been married 57 years he has traveled the world and is a passionate supporter of conservation Though it took some time to build a successful practice Mowbray continued to support Hampden-Sydney “I’m a big believer in private higher education—it’s essential,” he explained “Even when Bobbie and I were living on borrowed money in the ’70s To continue their support for the next generation they have chosen to leave most of their estate to Hampden-Sydney “Bobbie and I don’t have children If you have provided kids with opportunities for an education then they should be able to take care of themselves.” Mowbray sees two challenges ahead for Hampden-Sydney “Hampden-Sydney needs to remain solvent and not rely on outside funds or grants from the government That kind of influence can be crippling,” Mowbray said Hampden-Sydney must stay abreast of the changing times while staying true to our core values of one of the last all-male institutions in existence They’ve done a great job with the facilities I was so impressed when the new library was built—it’s state of the art I remember we took chemistry in the basement of the auditorium!” Mowbray wants Hampden-Sydney to continue to thrive in the future and be a place where future young men have their horizons broadened “Every young man who graduates and makes an impression in the world increases the value of my Hampden-Sydney diploma.” The definitive guide to Portland's food scene New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know: For a statewide guide to eating and drinking see the Maine Food Map—a growing list of coffee shops and other food and dining businesses in all of Maine’s 16 counties Do you have some details you’d like to pass on about an upcoming business or development in the Portland food scene? Then please fill out our Contact Form (WSET) — Is Hampden-Sydney returning to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Div coach Caleb Kimbrough's team still features Adam Brazil a fifth year start who is a three-time ODAC Player of the Year Brazil's 25 points lifted the #10 Tigers to an 81-75 win over a tough Pitt-Bradford team on Saturday night other than Brazil and center Shane Fernald leaning on a majority of freshman and sophomores to do the heavy lifting including an upset loss to Lynchburg in the opening round of the ODAC tournament the Tigers continue to survive and advance The Tigers play #15 Richlands (CA) at New York University Friday at 4:30pm The same day he closed his Hampden pizzeria Paulie Gee’s owner Kelly Beckham told Facebook he’s working on a comeback “Another potential future for Paulie Gee’s in Baltimore is being worked on as I type this,” Beckham wrote in a post Thursday announcing the restaurant’s last evening of service “A pie or slice might be available from this space or from another location in Hampden sometime relatively soon.” Beckham, a former financial planner turned pizza fanatic who operated a stand at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market It was a franchise of a pizza chain founded in Brooklyn that also has branches in Illinois and Ohio Though Paulie Gee’s was a favorite among customers said the restaurant’s large footprint posed challenges for its operations Beckham wrote that he tried to reduce his overhead costs by sharing the space with other businesses but those plans didn’t work out The building is located at 3535 Chestnut Ave. a space previously home to the Hampden Republican Club and before that Paulie Gee’s marks the latest pizzeria closure in the neighborhood after the shut down of Arthouse which shuttered in October after more than 10 years in business Bodycam video is shedding more light on just what happened when police arrested the Hampden County Sheriff in a Springfield parking garage on a charge of operating under the influence last September Footage obtained by WAMC through a records request adds both sound and visuals to what Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Corey Mackey logged in an arrest narrative, describing the arrest of Sheriff Nick Cocchi on Sept. 21, 2024.  First reported by The Springfield Republican officials have begun sharing bodycam footage with news outlets including about 90 minutes of footage from Mackey’s perspective In the video is the initial response to the MGM Springfield parking garage just after 7:20 p.m Mackey can be seen observing a white Ford Explorer with state plates and a missing front-right tire very good,” before interrupting Mackey mid-introduction Cocchi says an unidentified party needed to change the vehicle’s tire What follows is a series of questions from Mackey trying to deduce what led to the damaged SUV winding up in the casino’s valet area Cocchi says he had been “coming around the corner” when he “popped the tire,” only to say shortly afterward that he hadn’t been driving Were you the one driving it?” Mackey can be heard asking to which Cocchi answers “no,” soon adding that a “friend” who was in the casino had driven him with Cocchi maintaining the tire should be changed Mackey notes he can smell alcohol coming from the sheriff’s breath while mouthing something inaudible to the lieutenant While waiting for additional police to arrive as an investigation gets underway Mackey requests Cocchi stay put several times Cocchi appears to direct someone off-camera to change the vehicle’s tire he’s not changing the tire right now,” the lieutenant can be heard telling the sheriff before Mackey again said it wouldn’t be happening “I want to take everything by the numbers and by the book Cocchi says he came from the Springfield Country Club after playing golf and consuming “a couple of beers,” allegedly well-before arriving at MGM In addition to property belonging to the sheriff’s office Mackey noted in his report that there were golf clubs in the unlocked would try to locate tire debris in the area Cocchi indicated he struck a curb Mackey described Cocchi’s “glassy,” “bloodshot eyes.” Upon reviewing casino footage he noted the sheriff stumbled as he entered MGM less than an hour before police arrived He added that Cocchi appeared to be the only occupant of the vehicle when he arrived and left the SUV and that camera footage indicated he did not appear to drink further once inside MGM Additional bodycam footage from Sergeant Matthew Kane also appears to feature Cocchi joking once a Hampden County Sheriff’s Department employee arrived Cocchi tells the employee that while talking to police he claimed said staff member had done some amount of the driving that night "I told them you drove my car," he says soon after the employee walked up Cocchi adds he was “just teasing,” and apparently admits he the employee then asks aloud “why is he fucking with me?” Following the sheriff declining to take a field sobriety test multiple times He was later released on personal recognizance and a fee later appearing at Springfield District Court to be arraigned on a charge of OUI-Liquor Cocchi admitted to sufficient facts in court in addition to the sheriff being required to undergo a driver alcohol education program he is currently still enrolled in A spokesperson for the sheriff said the OUI charge will be dismissed a year from the date he was arraigned “as long as he stays out of trouble.” The spokesperson also confirmed Cocchi paid a little over $2,400 to cover the costs associated with the incident Cocchi said he was sorry for “not living up to the high standards I’ve set for myself and the justice-involved population” and that he took full responsibility for what happened Asked for his response to the new bodycam footage I’ve done everything possible to show the public that I believe in transparency and accountability I have taken responsibility for my actions that night and I’ve been humbled and blessed with the overwhelming support and encouragement I’ve received from the people of Hampden County to get back to doing the good work of our Sheriff’s Office behind the walls and in the community And that is what I’m focusing on each and every day.”  His election was in 2022 and will be up for reelection again in 2028 Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 3/26/2025 9:22:00 PM Thanks for visiting The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District discussed adjusting town assessments at its March 20 meeting.Photo credit: Erin Dowding/HWRSD WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District sent fiscal year 2026 assessment letters to both towns ahead of their spring town meetings In a budget season full of tough decisions the School Committee still questioned whether to adjust the assessments in hopes of earning good will and avoiding an us-versus-them funding situation The School Committee approved the $41.46 million level service budget on March 6 After funding offsets to the district’s operating budget are deducted the towns must vote on whether to pay for the remaining costs and assessments are split to reflect enrollment Wilbraham’s portion would be $32.09 million Hampden would be responsible for $9.37 million School Committee member Sean Kennedy said the Wilbraham Finance Committee was hoping that the $25,000 saved through athletic fee increases would be taken off the assessments He said that the town is “as close to a Proposition 2½ override as they’ve ever been.” Proposition 2½ is a Massachusetts law that states if a town wishes to raise taxes by more than 2.5% year over year Operations and Human Resources Doug Slaughter said the School Committee could take the $25,000 off the top of the budget Kennedy also renewed a call to use money from the district’s excess and deficiency account to reduce Wilbraham’s assessment by about $150,000 and Hampden’s by roughly $30,000 A school district’s excess and deficiency account is similar to a municipal free cash account and is often used for unexpected costs Slaughter said the account would be left with about $350,000 “You do want some cushion” in the excess and deficiency account but added the district would “probably” have enough left to handle an emergency School Committee member Michael Tirabassi said one of his “pet peeves” is the term “efficiencies.” He said the district is under “incredible stress” and it is not fair to keep asking the schools to do more with less the district used $750,000 from excess and deficiency to subsidize the operating budget and $1 million had already been put toward this year’s budget He said he was concerned it would create a fiscal cliff for FY27 Tirabassi went on to say that “it warms my heart” how many residents have expressed their support for funding the schools this year the district has reacted to repairs rather than being proactive School Committee Chair Michal Boudreau said She expressed concern that the school district may not have the money to address needs if the money was put towards lowering the assessments She also noted that the $25,000 from athletic fees were “potential” savings based on estimates for the school year ahead School Committee member Tim Collins said the School Committee has fought to maintain services with the lowest possible budget He said the reason he had abstained from the vote approving the budget was because he felt the district should be improving its offerings He said that he would not support a measure reducing the budget by $25,000 Boudreau said adjusting the assessments was not an item on the agenda and therefore a vote could not be taken Kennedy said he felt it was a mistake to pursue the full assessment amount with only five members of the seven-member committee present the proposal could not pass without Collins on board and the assessments went to the towns without change The School Committee passed a resolution to send a letter encouraging the state Legislature to change the funding formula for Chapter 70 the main mechanism for school districts to receive state aid HWRSD is one of 232 school districts in Massachusetts slated to receive the minimum Chapter 70 increase of $75 per student Due to financial pressures outside of their control municipalities across the commonwealth are facing the need to permanently increase their tax levy through Proposition 2½ overrides to fund their schools The letter was signed by several organizations within the education field including the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents It urged lawmakers to reevaluate the “critical funding measures” in time for the FY26 budget “This is amazing,” Kennedy said of the letter He thanked Superintendent John Provost and said it has been “frustrating” to try to work within the existing Chapter 70 funding formula Collins asked to spread the letter among other educational organizations while Kennedy said it should be shared with both of the member towns’ select boards Wilbraham’s Finance Committee and Hampden’s Advisory Committee The School Committee approved statements of interest to participate in feasibility studies on projects at three schools through the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Accelerated Repair Program which would reimburse the district for a portion of the costs Wilbraham Middle School requires exterior doors and windows while Stony Hill School needs a roof and exterior windows Each of these projects is to secure the building’s envelope and for safety and efficiency Slaughter said the district will hear back from the MSBA in October I would like to receive emails from The Reminder please enter your email addressSubscribeThank you for subscribing to MSPNews Site maintained by the Massachusetts State Police Media Relations Unit mediarelations@pol.state.ma.us Cole Burke aims to follow in the footsteps of his father Scottish Youth Cup final: Kilmarnock v Dundee iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app from 19:15 Not only is former Rangers winger Chris in charge of Kilmarnock for their first Scottish Youth Cup final since the club won it in 2004 his son Cole is one of the rising stars in the team "Obviously that's the elephant in the room Where you've got the head coach and your son playing for that team people could look at it in a challenging way," said the older Burke The player plays if he's good enough to play The one thing that I can complement the group on is the boys handle that really well because they could easily take it another way I would treat my son or somebody else the exact same way." Kilmarnock are up against Dundee in Wednesday's final The Dark Blues last reached the final in 1999 long before any player in the current side was even born When it comes to giving youngsters pathways to top level football Dundee were ranked first for giving young Scottish players minutes 'No consensus' about altering Premiership - SPFL While expanding the Premiership now seems to be off the SPFL agenda Dundee youth team manager Scott Robertson believes a larger top division would be beneficial to developing young Scottish players "I love the debate that was on regarding the structure and the expansion of the league to almost take away the worry of playing a young player where it might cost mistakes," he said "The expansion of the league I think would help with that It would take away that fear of putting somebody in and wondering if they're ready or not "It takes a brave manager to put young players in and put their faith in them and trust them But we've seen it across leagues this season with some really good young players coming through [Motherwell's] Lennon Miller is probably the prime example." The issue of youth development has become a hot topic in Scottish football of late The Scottish FA recently asserted that Scotland is not bringing through enough emerging talent By way of trying to help resolve the issue the governing body has introduced the 'Co-operation System' from next season which offers more flexibility in loaning players between 16 and 21 years old It will allow players eligible to play for the Scotland national teams to join a lower league club but maintain a connection with their parent club allowing for a transfer between clubs throughout the season Burke believes it is a step in the right direction we all try our best to try and give them the best opportunity possible and I think with the Co-operation loan next year "I've seen it so many times in my short academy coaching career that I can tell when a player's already past that 18s level You don't want them to become frustrated and then to plateau out you want to challenge them constantly and to do that you need to push them out and let them play the men's game as much as possible then I believe they will become a better player for that I'm really looking forward to next season when that kicks in." but will Yamal build legacy to rival Messi Premier League reaction & Champions League race latest as Forest draw at Palace Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects What is still to be decided as season reaches climax Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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