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All rights reserved to Betty Florine Patrick and Walter Vineyard in Johnson City He was adopted from Holston Home in Greenville Jerry is predeceased by both his biological and adoptive parents Their family includes two daughters: Beth Anne along with their children Brennan and Abigale; and Bambi Alaine Doss Jerry is survived by his biological brother He cherished spending time with his extended family He was the chaplain’s assistant and sang in the Navy’s Blue Jacket Choir Jerry contributed his time with Hamilton County Juvenile Court in Chattanooga to support teenagers drawing from his personal experiences of childhood abuse At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga He also taught boating safety and canoeing for Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency His daughters fondly recall their screams as they navigated white water with him at the helm Jerry used canoes and a ladder to assist Jesus to walk on water Jesus arrived safely at candlelight worship Jerry dedicated one Saturday a month to driving a church bus to transport local families to visit relatives in Nashville prisons his home church was wherever Barbara held a staff position and he often drove church buses and vans loaded with mission trip supplies Jerry retired from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga Early retirement meant he was always on-call for his grandchildren and we will miss his faithful announcements of impending storms For many years he collected paper maps and studied them often His daughters said he always had to know where in the world he was Jerry faced the challenges of Multiple System Atrophy and Jerry is at peace because of his faith in Jesus A graveside service with the family is scheduled consider a donation to the Food Pantry at Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church Share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com A veteran federal prosecutor in the Detroit office has been appointed as interim U.S attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Assistant U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. was appointed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to the interim post and was sworn in on May 2 by U.S. District Chief Judge Sean Cox, according to a news release. The office's website also was updated, listing Gorgon as the interim U.S. attorney The district serves 6.5 million people in the eastern half of Michigan's lower peninsula consisting of 34 counties from the Ohio border north to the Mackinac Bridge and from mid-Michigan east to Canada civil litigators and support personnel on staff Gorgon has been a federal prosecutor in Detroit for 15 years More: Michigan AG sues Roku over child data collection. What the attorney general is claiming More: Guy Gordon is out at WJR-AM. What does that mean for local radio? graduated from Southwestern High School and calls Detroit home He graduated from the University of Michigan then taught elementary science in Detroit public schools He clerked for U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor and Judge Damon Keith after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School He succeeds former U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison, who was confirmed to lead the office in December 2021 under President Joe Biden one day before President Donald Trump was inaugurated Contact Christina Hall: chall@freepress.com Support local journalism. Subscribe to the Free Press Submit a letter to the editor at freep.com/letters A week ago, it was the drafting of not one, but two running backs: Ohio State's Quinson Judkins and Tennessee's Dylan Sampson it's a revised contract by fourth-year running back Jerome Ford that significantly reduces his salary Ford reduced his salaray from $3.486 million to $1.75 million a league source confirmed for the Beacon Journal The contract change was initially posted on OverTheCap.com The new contract replaced the proven production escalator in his original rookie contract The PPE is a non-negotiable provision in a rookie contract that raises the base salary in the fourth year if they hit certain performance benchmarks it likely eliminates the need for another player at the position unless he were to be traded between now and the time Chubb signs elsewhere is on the final year of his rookie deal with a $1.1 million cap hit General manager Andrew Berry said after the draft the two running backs selected in the draft didn't necessarily signal the end of Chubb's time in Cleveland but the complexion of our running back room has changed this weekend," Berry said on April 26 as we work through the undrafted free agency process we’ll reassess kind of where the roster is and what opportunities are available to us on the veteran market became the replacement for Chubb after he sustained his 2023 knee injury in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers The 2022 fifth-round pick ran for 1,378 combined yards on 308 carries with seven touchdowns over the last two seasons has ended the last two seasons on injured reserve After missing the final 15 regular-season games in 2023 rushing for 332 yards and three touchdowns on 102 carries over eight games before suffering a broken foot in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs The 2018 second-round pick is the franchise's No 3 all-time rusher behind Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly with 6,843 yards The four-time Pro Bowler told the Beacon Journal in February he was hopeful to return to Cleveland the city of Cleveland means lot," Chubb said in a Feb the fans and just the people around the city But always a special place to me in my heart I loved it here and it will always be home Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns Cleveland has a very crowded running back room The Cleveland Browns have gone from very few running backs to a stable full RELATED: NICK CHUBB: READY TO GO AGAIN OR DONE IN CLEVELAND? the room just may have gotten lighter when Jerome Ford agreed to a significant pay reduction With the Browns drafting two rookie running backs in the April NFL draft this one move might signify that the franchise will not re-sign fan favorite Nick Chubb for the 2025 season Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com posted that Ford had agreed to have his salary slashed from $3.4 million in 2025 to $1.75 million. Ford is expected to compete for the starting role with second-round draft pick Quinshon Judkins of Ohio State RB Nick Chubb will likely have to find a new home now that #Browns RB Jerome Ford accepted a significant paycut Friday in the wake of the 2 new rookie RBs:--> https://t.co/OnqGvJ2pma The team did something similar with TE Harrison Bryant in 2023 Ford is in his final year of his contract after being taken in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL draft out of the University of Cincinnati The plan was to use him as a complementary back but when Chubb went down with a serious knee injury early in the 2023 season it was Ford who was elevated as the bellcow back He responded with 204 carries for 813 yards and had 44 receptions for 319 yards and an additional five scores Then Chubb broke his foot towards the end of the year and was out for the remainder of the season and Ford stepped up once again Ford had six starts but played in 14 games had 104 carries for 565 yards and three touchdowns Browns GM Andrew Berry then drafted Judkins who was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year Another reminder why I cancelled my @Browns season tickets And that was to take care of Nick Chubb and have him retire as a Brown There had been some speculation that Cleveland would trade Ford and then re-sign Chubb that Ford’s smaller deal could make him more tradeable but guaranteeing money does not normally lead to a trade Other running backs on the roster include Pierre Strong, Jr., undrafted rookie free agent Ahmani Marshall of Appalachian State, and former Houston Texans fullback Troy Hairston It has been mentioned in the press that Chubb is already in negotiations with the Chicago Bears Browns fans were hoping that Chubb would remain in Cleveland even if for just one more season But with Ford’s contract slash instead of being traded that pretty much states the franchise is going forward without him Cleveland is keeping a healthy Ford and allowing the unknown injury concerns with Chubb to find a new home Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5  just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County At 7:07 a.m., the Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a potential bear mauling on State Road 29 deputies found one person and a dog had been fatally mauled The agency urged residents to be vigilant and avoid the area FWC officials said the man was elderly and the attack happened on his property FWC is investigating with assistance from the Collier County Sheriff's Office The man was letting his dog outside when it growled and ran back inside When the man stepped outside to see what scared the dog one of three bears a few feet from his back door gashed his face with its massive paw The wound left an eight-inch scar and other marks Black bears in Florida: Where they're often spotted, how to avoid them An elderly man and dog were fatally mauled by a black bear just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area on May 5 The Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call at 7:07 a.m reporting the bear attack at 22777 State Road 29 in Jerome The incident happened on the man's property The Collier County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:07 a.m on May 5 in reference to a bear encounter at 22777 State Road 29 The bear attack happened just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Jerome FWC's documented incidents of physical contact between a person and a black bear in Florida The use of lethal force to kill a bear if the person "reasonably believed that his or her action was necessary to avoid an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to himself or herself or substantial damage to a dwelling ..." Notification is provided to the FWC within 24 hours.One may not "possess or dispose" the dead bear or its parts.FWC disposes of the bear Can you hunt black bears in Florida?Florida is considering the return of a bear hunt to cull the population FWC had three virtual public feedback meetings in April for the proposed return of the bear hunt The draft of the proposal that will be presented to commissioners is expected to be ready for public review by Wednesday Black bears are the only species of bear found in Florida FWC biologists say there are about 4,050 black bears in Florida Adult male black bears weigh between 250 to 350 pounds The biggest adult male black bear in Florida weighed 760 pounds Adult female black bears are smaller than males usually weighing between 130 and 180 pounds The largest adult female black bear in Florida weighed 460 lbs By Desmond Lachman AEIdeas This week the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets to set interest rates It does so at a time when Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under intense pressure from president Trump to cut interest rates to support an economy that is showing every sign of slowing The FOMC meeting also takes place at a time when inflation expectations are rising when there is an unusually high degree of economic policy uncertainty and when foreign investors appear to be losing confidence in the US dollar and the US Treasury bond market Powell would do us a great service by continuing to turn a deaf ear to Trump’s demands for an interest rate cut Since inflation surged to a multi-decade peak of over nine percent in June 2022 the Fed has worked hard to regain inflation control in response to Trump’s aggressive import tariff policy inflation expectations have risen well above the Fed’s two percent inflation target the latest University of Michigan Consumer Survey indicates that one-year household inflation expectations have risen to 6.5 percent or to their highest level since 1981 The last thing that the Fed can now afford to do is to give households further cause to fear higher inflation by yielding to Trump’s demands and by thereby losing any semblance of monetary policy independence It seems to be lost on Trump that pressuring Powell to lower the Fed’s interest rate might be counterproductive to the objective of supporting the US economy The key interest rate that matters to the economy is not the Fed’s short-term interest rate but rather the 10-year US Treasury bond yield That yield is the benchmark for key loan rates including those for home mortgages By raising inflation expectations by pressuring the Fed to lower its interest rate Trump risks causing a further increase in long-term interest rates that could constitute a significant headwind to any economic recovery Another reason that Powell should exercise considerable caution before resuming the Fed’s interest rate cutting cycle is that there is an unusually high degree of uncertainty as to how import tariff policy might affect inflation Powell has to be concerned that reciprocal import tariffs could be restored after the 90 day pause if trade deals are not reached He also has to be concerned that the exorbitantly high tariffs on Chinese imports might remain in effect if Trump and President Xi cannot find an off-ramp to their trade war and new tariffs might be imposed on semi-conductors and pharmaceuticals inflation could be three percentage points higher than would otherwise be the case Powell also has to be concerned that budget policy could exert considerable demand pressure on the economy This would especially the case at a time when the budget deficit is already over six percent of GDP and when Trump is proposing a slew of tax cuts including the extension of the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act and the elimination of income taxes on social security benefits and tips According to the Committee for a Responsible Budget those tax cuts could add around $7 trillion to the US budget deficit over the next decade If those proposed tax cuts do get implemented the Fed might be forced to tighten monetary policy to avoid another round of inflation As if these were not sufficient reasons for interest rate policy caution there are now increasing signs that foreign investors are losing confidence in America’s economic exceptionalism Underlining this point was the unusual behavior of both the dollar and the US Treasury bond market at a time when the stock market swooned in the wake of Trump’s April 2 reciprocal import tariff announcement Instead of seeking the safe haven of the US dollar and the US government bond market investors chose to sell the dollar and US Treasury bonds There is a real risk that any sign of the Federal Reserve losing its monetary policy independence could accelerate the move away from the dollar and US government bonds All of this is not to say that later this year the Federal Reserve might not need to cut interest rates in the event of an economic recession or a stock market melt-down it is to say that any sign of a loss in Federal Reserve independence at this stage could cause a further rise in inflation expectations and precipitate another round of unwanted market turbulence especially in the currency and US government bond markets Learn more: A Tale of Two Economic Policy Blunders | The 100 Days that Shook the World Economy | Desmond Lachman Says More... | How Not to Negotiate a Trade Deal Update 3:00 pmFlorida Fish and Wildlife says the man who was killed lived on the property where the attack happened They say it's the first deadly bear attack in Florida since FWC started tracking attacks "The bear involved may still be in the area," FWC Officer George Reynaud said "As our officers continue to secure the perimeter we urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid the area." Update 1:15 pmFlorida Fish and Wildlife just released a statement that says it's preliminary report found that a bear killed a man and his dog The FWC is actively investigating a suspected fatal wildlife attack The incident occurred in the area of State Road 29 and U.S just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area Preliminary information notes that the attack resulted in the death of a man and a dog The animal involved may still be in the area as FWC continues to secure the perimeter we urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant Do not approach or attempt to track wildlife Law enforcement and FWC personnel are working to locate the animal and ensure public safety More information will be released as the investigation continues Original StoryThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating a potential bear attack The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox 4 that they were called around 7 a.m about a man killed in a possible bear attack deputies could not confirm how the man died The victim was off 22777 State Road 29 in Collier County Fox 4 has a crew headed to the area to learn more The Browns are keeping one of their veteran running backs around with a pay cut which could decrease the likelihood of re-signing another at the position Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Jerome Ford has accepted a salary reduction from $3.486 million to a guaranteed $1.75 million in 2025 on Friday With Ford returning and the Browns drafting a pair of running backs last weekend Nick Chubb is now more likely to be playing elsewhere in the coming season He started for most of 2023 when Chubb was sidelined by a season-ending knee injury was able to return from his devastating knee injury to start eight games in 2024 for Cleveland But he averaged just 3.3 yards per carry — well off his career average of 5.3 entering the year Chubb ended 2024 with 332 yards and three rushing touchdowns plus five catches for 31 yards with a TD Chubb had rushed for over 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons before his 2023 knee injury A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem As Republicans in Congress eye sweeping Medicaid cuts, Missouri offers a preview Nationwide increases roll-up rates on L.inc+, High Point 365 annuity riders Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and money- making insights straight into your inbox. 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[Check out our FREE VIDEO on why you should have E&O.] Learn this and much more from the Society of FSP's FREE 2014 Advisor Success Kit. calling him “a total stiff” in a new interview while reiterating that he has no intention of removing the central bank chief before his term ends Trump accused Powell of letting his antipathy for the president influence U.S Powell has said he will continue to be patient about cutting interest rates and see how things play out ahead of the Fed’s next meeting this week The president also used the interview to reiterate his frequent calls for rate cuts “He’d rather not because he’s not a fan of mine he just doesn’t like me because I think he’s a total stiff.” Still, despite the targeted words (part of a flurry of criticism Trump has directed toward Powell) the president appeared to offer his most definitive statement yet that Powell will remain in the role through the end of his term When asked if he would remove the Fed chair I get to replace the person in another short period of time.” including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have reportedly urged Trump to stop undermining Powell publicly to avoid spooking the markets Bloomberg reported that Bessent and others have warned the president that talk of firing the Fed chair could trigger further financial instability It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Jerome Grier Sr.  A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday Pastor of the Pinehill Missionary Baptist Church in Phoenix will Officiate and serve as the Eulogist.  Burial will follow at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery Grier leaves to cherish his loving memories: three sons other relatives and friends.  Public viewing will be held on Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Funeral Home located 3275 Pio Nono Avenue Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services has charge of the arrangements NORTH ADAMS — When baseball coach Dan Shadik says that North Adams-Jerome is a 'baseball school' given the history the baseball team has in its archives That storied history has seen many ball players call North Adams-Jerome High School home, including the late Maxine "Max" Louise Randall the star pitcher for the Fort Wayne Daisies of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League were a part of the Detroit Tigers organization’s Minor League affiliates Sal Maglie and John Williams both played within the Tigers organization and Maglie would become a future MLB All-Star More: Kade Shannon wins Week 3 HD Mechanical Athlete of the Week; Kast named Daily News Choice More: Week 5 Winners: North Adams-Jerome baseball and softball earn important rivalry wins The storied success of the baseball program sets a precedent for winning titles the program hasn't been able to bring home a championship to its team in more than a decade Despite individual athletes having success within the program the team hasn't won a league title since coach Ernie Amo's team did in the 2012-2013 season Eleven years ago was the last time the program won a district championship (2013-14) It has been more than a decade since North Adams-Jerome has fielded a title-caliber team the 2024-25 Rams baseball team is bringing back this baseball town's title hopes with their impressive 8-1 start to the season It's been a four-year journey not just for coach Dan Shadik they stepped out onto the field for the first time They've been playing with each other all the way up But this is the first time we've came together here." The program has steadily improved over the last couple of seasons Coach credits the growth year-to-year thanks to the maturity of his seniors plus the addition of underclassmen talent like freshman Des Lawless it all starts with senior team captain Jake Smith "He's been my captain and so has Connor McKay They've been my captains the last couple of years," Shadik said couple that with Nolan (Paradine) and Zyler (Webb) These are their last games before they walk across the stage here in a few weeks They are putting everything they got out onto this field They want a championship more than anything." Dan Shadik says that the community and school is going back to its roots and becoming a baseball school again "We've had more fans in these last couple years than I've ever seen at NA-J," Shadik said "It reminds me back in the old football games when we used to pack the stands baseball is becoming part of North Adams again We have a rich history here of baseball and softball with everyone whose come through here and truly that's what we're coming back into And it's truly due to these guys right here." There's a plethora of talent behind their fast-winning record but its starts with the two starters in their pitching rotation The two players are at different ends of their careers but the duo has combined to give the Rams a strong one-two punch that could help them seal up a division title should they continue winning this spring Lawless has been a breakout player for the Rams and in Hillsdale County His pitching arsenal includes an 86-mph fastball a 4.61 earned-run-average and a WHIP of 1.39 He's also posting a batting average of .565 and an on-base-percentage of .697 "It's been great," Lawless said about his first season "These guys are a whole other level of baseball and I just look forward to that every day." Lawless says he's looking to work on the mental side of the game for himself as the season goes along Despite being only nine games into the season the freshman sees easy fixes ahead for the team to work on in order to become the team to beat when playoff season arrives The other side of that duo is senior ace Connor McKay (fans can remember his back-to-back no-hitters last season) McKay has continued to improve with each season of his career and he has earned a 4-1 record to start his final year He has struck out 43 batters and boasts an earned-run-average of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.57 "It's a different mindset this year," McKay said Everybody on the field wants to play and win Everybody is just coming together as a team the duo has allowed just 22 earned runs in nine games Smith and junior Conner Arsenault round out the bullpen for the Rams and both have been impressive in relief duties "We just need to play together and play as a family," McKay said I think this is the best team I've ever played for." The team has multiple talented athletes across each class from freshman to senior junior Kaleb Hale has been a significant contributor to the Rams' runs total this season The junior has drove in 14 RBIs and scored 15 runs Hale is tied with teammate Arsenault with 15 steals has scored nine runs this season and has an on-base-percentage of .567 Sophomore Ryker Campbell is second on the team in hits with 15 His batting average and on-base-percentage are both well over .500 and has scored nine runs He also has 11 putouts so far this season in the field Senior Nolan Paradine has been known for hitting homers for the Rams six of those being multi-base opportunities He leads the team in slugging percentage with 1.048 Lawless and Arsenault lead the team in putouts with Lawless having earned 45 and Arsenault earning 39 The team has several league matchups to go in order to earn that league title They will need to beat reigning champion Camden-Frontier on Tuesday May 6 in order to preserve their league aspirations the team has a favorable district in Division 4 There's plenty of opportunity for the 2024-25 Rams to bring a trophy back to the halls of their school before crossing the graduation stage "(Bringing them a championship) would mean everything," Shadik said "I actually started out the year (the seniors) started on varsity but these guys have come out every year and given their heart and souls to this team We got guys here that just love this sport Jerome Tang Announces Summer Camp Schedule May 01 Attorney in the eastern district of Michigan Friday night to serve as the top federal law enforcement official in one of the country's most dangerous large cities His list of high-profile cases includes Jibreel Pratt a Detroit man who prosecutors say pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and the prosecution of people accused of turning the Victory Inn motel in Detroit into a bazaar of drugs and sex trafficking He is also one of the lead prosecutors on the case against Aws Naser an accused Islamic State supporter from Westland who is scheduled to stand trial Tuesday in Detroit though it is unclear whether Gorgon will continue with the case attorney in Detroit is expected to face unique challenges heading an office that represents about 6.5 million people on the eastern half of the state Attorney Dawn Ison's tenure was marked by a historic drop in crime declining caseloads and a drop in staff; in March the office was down 60 prosecutors and support staffers compared to recent years Federal employees also have been anxious about cost-cutting efforts spearheaded by President Donald Trump's adviser as well as controversial appointments at the top levels of the FBI and other federal agencies “At a point right now when people are concerned about the Justice Department this is the kind of guy you can trust," said former U.S served from 2018-21 and helped with the search process that led to Gorgon's selection “Jerome is a highly ethical and extremely talented prosecutor and he will do a great job,” Schneider added Gorgon was appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as interim U.S graduated from the University of Michigan and taught elementary science in Detroit Public Schools before graduating from UM law school He clerked for former federal judges Anna Diggs Taylor in Detroit and Damon Keith in the 6th U.S Gorgon was a partner at the Honigman law firm before joining the U.S Gorgon's other notable prosecutions include racketeering conspiracy cases that led to the convictions of at least 13 members of Smokecamp a violent street gang on the east side of Detroit members and associates of the northwest Detroit street gang Young and Skantless very organized and very strategic,” Cox told The Detroit News he is one of the best trial lawyers in the state He’s got a great legal mind and will outwork anybody – it’s that combination Gorgon was tapped by the Trump administration to head an office of about 114 prosecutors was appointed by President Joe Biden and resigned in January with the change in presidential administrations There was speculation about whether the administration would pick someone outside the mainstream or follow an appointment process that almost exclusively has led to the selection of a current or former federal prosecutor About a dozen people expressed interest in serving as the U.S a group that includes several veteran federal prosecutors Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido and former Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca “I think Jerome will do a fantastic job,” said former Assistant U.S loves the people and he is going to work really hard for them Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application lovingly known as "Spear" or "Jerry" by family and friends after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer Jerry was so small at birth that he came home from the hospital in a shoebox—but he grew into a towering 6′5″ man remembered as much for his big heart and wild hair as for his height graduating from Fairfax High School in 1973 Jerry showed a natural talent for building and craftsmanship which led him to co-own Volz & Frank Construction where he poured his skills and work ethic into every project and together they raised their three children—Jamie Penkert Travis Volz (Cara Hanson) and Kristen Haala (Joe Haala)—and later delighted in his grandchildren and together they embarked on the next chapter of his life elk and deer—his trophy mounts proudly lining the walls—and fishing the lake’s secret spots grandchildren and friends his favorite tricks he loved cruising to the tune of “Pontoon” by Little Big Town baked sweet homemade pies and cinnamon rolls and never said no to a request—whether it was an extra pontoon ride a house project or sneaking the grandkids extra treats Travis and Kristen; stepchildren Jamie (Jodi) Pelzel Jessica (Zach) Otto and Erin (Kent) Fasbender; his siblings Linda (Charles) Ridl Lisa (Thomas) Madson and Ronald Guggisberg; and a beloved circle of grandchildren and step-grandchildren Benedict and Mary Volz; nephew Jason Ridl; and his mother- and father-in-law warmth and love for adventure touched everyone who knew him the family asks that donations be made to support pancreatic cancer research in his honor May 4th from 1pm-7pm at Squirrels Bar and Grill in Fairfax A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday Interment will be held in Madelia at a later date fishing the stars — until we meet again Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel 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 Copyright © techoraco and its affiliated companies 2025 Digital connectivity has become the invisible backbone that supports the global economy the giants of the cloud and AI world need to interconnect their platforms on a global scale This relies on a robust and optimised infrastructure that passes through strategic hubs which provide essential pivots where data flows converge and redraw the global map of the internet Interconnection hubs for undersea cables are nerve centres for internet traffic Athens and the Iberian Peninsula playing a key role in this global architecture These locations are landing points for transoceanic cables connecting Europe to the rest of the world is a true Mediterranean hub that links the region to Africa Land hubs complete this network by interconnecting networks via internet exchange (IX) points Iberia (ESpanix) and Greece (GR-IX) are among the largest IXs in Europe enabling efficient distribution of traffic between cloud service providers These hubs optimise latency and reduce transit costs while guaranteeing more resilient network infrastructure With Europe acting as a crossroads for global digital traffic the Iberian Peninsula occupies a special place in this dynamic Located at the intersection of the transatlantic and Euro-Mediterranean routes It is also ideally situated to capitalise on the many new subsea cables being built around the world to support the demands of the AI age Madrid and Barcelona are points where cables converge connecting the two sides of the Atlantic and beyond This unique positioning reinforces the strategic importance of the region as a centre of connectivity and technological innovation putting it at the heart of the digital transformation that we currently see happening across the world Well aware of the opportunities and potential in today’s market data centre provider Data4 has established itself in many of these strategic areas the company offers high-performance and sustainable infrastructure to numerous players As a European leader in the data centre field guaranteeing very high levels of performance security and compliance with environmental requirements It provides agile and scalable hosting options all the way from a single rack to a dedicated building Data4’s infrastructure includes a campus of seven data centres in Madrid the company also announced that it would invest more than €300 million in developing a new data centre campus in an industrial zone in Athens The site provides another strategic location to further Data4’s aims as a connectivity hub provider in the Mediterranean It also forms part of the group’s plan to invest €21.5 billion in European expansion by 2030 to put itself at the forefront of the region’s data centre market While maintaining high environmental standards this plan will boost the footprint Data4 has already established in France Data4 has more than 30 data centres across Europe which are home to international cloud players telecoms operators and innovative tech companies This spread of data centres gives partners a healthy set of location options Data4’s continued growth and expansion into major interconnection hubs across the continent is testament to its commitment to supporting the global digital transformation In a world where every millisecond counts and partners of all types demand low latency to support a multitude of services Preparing data centres for the next wave of AI From AI in data centres to real gains in the climate fight You have reached the limit for gifting for this month President Trump renewed his attack on Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell Thursday for not cutting interest rates even as Trump's own trade war makes rate cuts more difficult In a social media post Trump complained that Powell is "always TOO LATE AND WRONG," and he insisted the Fed chairman's "termination cannot come fast enough!" The president was evidently frustrated that the European Central Bank was preparing to lower interest rates for the seventh time while the Federal Reserve is in a holding pattern European leaders have not imposed triple-digit tariffs which threaten to rekindle inflation Trump's post came a day after Powell warned that the tariffs from the Trump administration are likely to cause both higher prices and slower economic growth "Tariffs are highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation," Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago noting that Trump's import taxes were higher than most forecasters had expected "The inflationary effects could also be more persistent." the central bank is "well positioned to wait for greater clarity" before considering any reduction in interest rates Trump called Powell's report a "complete mess," arguing "Oil prices are down and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS." While oil prices have fallen in response to fears of a global economic slowdown, grocery prices actually rose last month, according to the latest inflation report from the Labor Department. Egg prices jumped nearly 6% between February and March, thanks to the lingering effects of bird flu The back and forth is part of a long-running dispute between the president and the Fed chair whom Trump nominated for that post during his first term in the White House Trump has frequently criticized the central bank for not keeping interest rates lower The Fed is designed to operate independently of that kind of political pressure so it can make the unpopular decisions necessary to fight inflation Powell has tried to avoid antagonizing the president often ducking questions about Trump's commentary But he's also been adamant that he intends to serve out the remainder of his term Powell insists the president does not have the authority to fire him, except for "cause," meaning some kind of bad behavior. Current Supreme Court precedent supports that view. But the White House has signaled a willingness to test that standard firing board members of other independent agencies Powell said on Wednesday that lawmakers from both parties have generally defended the Fed's ability to set interest rate policy without interference But that doesn't mean there isn't grumbling "We are blessed with a large number of amply-compensated critics," Powell said Become an NPR sponsor Jerome "Jerry" Laabs of Franklin Also loved and survived by other family and many friends Memorial gathering at the Brenwood Park Senior Apartments community room (9501 W Loomis Rd from 2 PM until the celebration of life at 5 PM two friends set up a boy (17) and a girl (14) on a blind date Though they didn’t have a lot of money the children marry and the family grows with grandchildren and great grandchildren Many more years go by and the girl (90) becomes sick and soon dies The boy’s heart shatters into a million pieces He is lost and lonely without the love of his life by his side the boy (93) no longer could be without her the boy and girl were reunited and now are together for eternity Moral: Though it’s a once in a lifetime occurrence for allowing us to watch this love story before our very eyes Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Memorial Gathering for Jerome Laabs Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Celebration of Life for Jerome Laabs CLEVELAND -- When the Cleveland Cavaliers first assembled for this season there was a collective shock at the trash talk coming from Ty Jerome a career role player who played only 15 total minutes in 2023-24 because of a bad ankle injury "He was talking his s---," Cavs All-Star Darius Garland remembered "[The players] laughed at him because first he was this bit player and he still doing the swag stuff," Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday evening, the Miami Heat felt that side of Jerome who ran his mouth and flexed on them as he scored 28 points in only 26 minutes off the bench for a masterpiece in his first playoff game scoring or assisting on 24 consecutive Cavs points to turn a close game into a 121-100 victory to stake Cleveland to a 1-0 series lead It was the cornerstone of a dominating performance by the Cavs' guards. Donovan Mitchell and Garland both looked fresh after a week off attacking the Heat's interior as part of a clear game plan: get inside look to score or open up kickouts to teammates going 9-of-10 on 2-point shots as part of an elite interior scoring display drilling five 3-pointers and handing out five assists including three in a fourth-quarter run that broke what had been an effective stretch of zone defense from the Heat Garland and Mitchell are only the fourth guard trio in NBA playoff history to each score 25 or more points who was named a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year earlier Sunday "It speaks to the time my teammates have empowered me and how my coaching staff empowered me since day one for sure." The Cavs appeared to target Heat guard Tyler Herro on offense repeatedly looking to create matchups to get him in isolation and then attacking several times flexed after scoring on Herro who first played with Jerome on an AAU team when they were 8 years old "I know everybody's going to react like this is a shock that he'd been doing this for us all year." Herro was coming off two brilliant games as the Heat became the first 10-seed to advance out of the play-in tournament scoring 38 points in a win at Chicago and 30 at Atlanta He scored 17 points in the first half Sunday aggressively denying him the ball and trying to make sure he couldn't shake open when the Heat attempted to swing the ball to him on the weakside He finished with 21 points on just 7-of-18 shooting Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 24 points and nine rebounds. Heat guard Davion Mitchell, who also had a strong performance in the play-in games, had 18 points off the bench, but the Heat's guards lost the overall backcourt battle in Game 1. "We've got three guys who are very talented with the basketball," Donovan Mitchell said. "So it's like you kind of have to pick your poison in that regard. Tonight was just an example of it, but we got to do it again [in Game 2]." Reporting by John Kruzel; Editing by Will Dunham This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox President Donald Trump knows exactly who to blame for the tanking economy: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell who has not acceded to Trump’s whims to lower interest rates to goose the economy For just about everyone else—including Jay “Mr in Trump’s latest nickname of contempt—the culprit is just as clear: Trump himself and escalated tariffs like so many wallpaper swatches The White House is treating the debate as if it is not quite so one-sided while also trying to act as if every new statement from Trump or Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent represents a coherent policy For a President obsessed with the stock market the rebuke from investors is particularly stinging This all helps explain why Trump in the last 36 hours seems to have climbed down from a cliff of his own making—by saying he has “no intention” of firing Powell a few days after posting “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” (To be clear: whether a President can depose the head of the Fed is completely untested Markets are unequivocally terrified of Trump even trying to do so.)  Here’s the thing: Investors crave certainty. That’s why the United States is the far-and-away top destination for foreign direct investment, logging more than $5 trillion in holdings from non-Americans. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly 10 cents of every FDI dollar invested globally, according to IMF data Bessent used a gathering on the sidelines of an IMF event in Washington to pay lip-service to Trump’s unique brand of grievance “The IMF was once unwavering in its mission of promoting global monetary cooperation and financial stability Now it devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change He also blamed “mission creep” for not doing more to keep the global economy in equilibrium—often to the United States’ advantage.  In a follow-up meeting with financial reporters Bessent said de-escalation with China is a priority but the two countries’ leaders are not in talks and a deal cannot be negotiated with underlings He also hinted that Trump’s team would see it as a victory if a general framework comes into place without any hard agreement The White House continues to sell all this as a hiccup that won’t stop the ushering in of a new golden age of manufacturing as firms realize they’d rather invest in factories here than pay the import taxes Or at least he is a viable place to offload the blame White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday told reporters that the Fed was needlessly keeping rates steady “in the name of politics rather in the name of what’s right for the American economy.” Among those who watch the Fed and the billions of dollars it moves on Wall Street the story the White House is telling doesn’t match reality And as investors brace for the bill to come due from Trump’s standoff with the Administration's constant messaging shifts are beginning to drown out the messages themselves Make sense of what matters in Washington. 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TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Written by RotoWire Staff eight assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Jerome remains one of the most consistent players in the Cavaliers' second unit The Virginia product attempted 20 shots in Game 1 only second to Donovan Mitchell (30) in this series opener Outside a career-high 28 points in Game 1 against the Heat in the first round Sunday's performance was his second-highest point total in Jerome's postseason career Shorty lived a full and vibrant life that touched many.  Shorty’s love story began at a Valentine’s party in 1968 the young woman who would become the love of his life They married 17 months later and were happily married for 55 years Shorty was a loyal and dedicated employee at PPG Industries where he worked in various roles for many years showing commitment and a strong work ethic.  Shorty was a man who valued time spent with loved ones He cherished every moment with family and friends playing cards and cribbage with the late Jim and Pat Burnham or going on vacations with his dear friends Joe and Donna Botson and Gary and Sue Bjornstad His greatest passions included coin collecting and boating and despite the frequent breakdowns of his boats they became symbols of Shorty’s adventurous spirit and deep love for the water generously giving to those in need throughout his life.  He will be profoundly missed by his beloved wife The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported Shorty over the years especially during his final days and Bobby for their unwavering care and kindness.  Shorty was the loving father of the late Lynn Plevak (Tim) and Shannon Keating (Mike); and the proud grandpa of TJ Plevak He was the beloved brother of Gerald (Jean) and Cynthia Simko; and brother-in-law of the late Jim (Kristi) Regner He is also survived by many nieces and nephews March 3rd at 2:30 pm at Forest Hill Cemetery please consider donating to Trinity Lutheran Church where he was a member for the past 30 years Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Jerome "Shorty" Zylka Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Funeral Service for Jerome "Shorty" Zylka Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Burial for Jerome "Shorty" Zylka following a period of declining health due to dementia he was the son of the late Daniel and Lenora James Jerome spent his childhood and early adulthood in New Jersey and Akron before moving to the Tuscarawas Valley after marrying his wife Jerome will be fondly remembered for his love of Gospel and Rat Pack music colorful outfits that he proudly wore on stage and his joy for music resonated with everyone around him Jerome was also an avid Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James fan Jerome cherished spending time with his family whether at a family picnic or attending his children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events His faith was deeply rooted at the First Church of the Nazarene He will be deeply missed by his family including his wife Brandon (Cheryl) Beitzel and Josh Beitzel; his grandchildren Debra Brown and Larry James; his parents-in-law Edgar and Cheryl Eick; and numerous nieces and nephews Jerome was preceded in passing by his siblings A memorial service will be held in the First Church of the Nazarene on Monday with guests welcome to come any time after 5 pm to sit and listen to a recording of Jerome singing prior to the start of the service An informal gathering with his family will follow the memorial service in the church fellowship hall Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association Ford has agreed to a pay cut, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports The 25-year-old was on track to collect $3.49MM next season but that figure has now dropped to $1.75MM (which has been guaranteed) Ford remains on track for free agency in 2026 The former fifth-rounder saw just eight carries during his rookie campaign, but his workload increased dramatically the following year. Nick Chubb‘s knee injury opened the door for Ford to take on a starting role and he used it to total 1,132 scrimmage yards and nine total touchdowns The passing game in particular saw Ford thrive with an average of 7.3 yards per reception Of course, one of the main takeaways from today’s move is the fact it represents another sign Chubb will be playing elsewhere in 2025. Not long after the draft took place, general manager Andrew Berry noted the team was evaluating its options in the backfield something which hinted toward Chubb not being retained A Ford trade could have allowed for a deal to be worked out on that front Chubb’s free agent market will remain worth monitoring while Ford will look to help his free agent stock with a strong showing in 2025 Log in Register I would never have agreed to a pay cut..especially from an organization like Cleveland Ford should have let himself be cut and then become a FA never give e anything back that you earned Players should get as much money as possible especially after a team has already made an agreement to pay Register Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he participates in a ceremonial swearing in of Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S central bank caused a stock market selloff “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump told reporters president had previously insinuated otherwise as he said he could fire Powell if he wanted to having been frustrated by the Fed putting a pause on cuts to short-term interest rates Powell has said that Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty about slower growth and higher inflationary pressures while the president maintains that inflationary worries are essentially non-existent The president maintains that energy and grocery prices are falling so the Fed should cut its benchmark rates because inflation is no longer a threat to the U.S His remarks indicated that he still plans to use the bully pulpit to pressure a U.S central bank that is committed to resisting political pressure as part of its mandate to stabilize prices and maximize employment Trump’s frustration led him to post on social media last Thursday: “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” Trump continued to air his grievances about Powell even though he said the Fed chair would stay on the job despite the president’s belief that inflation is no longer a problem And we think the Fed should lower the rate We think that it’s a perfect time to lower the rate And we’d like to see our chairman be early or on time Trump again attacked Powell on Monday on his Truth Social account saying that “there is virtually No Inflation.” The comment built on a statement by Trump last week that said he believed he could fire Powell a move that shook financial markets and frightened investors that interest rates might be subject to politics instead of economic fundamentals believe me,” Trump said in the Oval Office last Thursday The Fed has held off on further reductions to its federal funds rate which influences the money supply by setting the interest rate that banks can charge each other for overnight loans down a fully percentage point since last August as inflationary pressures appeared to ease The Fed had initially raised that rate because of inflation spiking during Joe Biden’s presidency a byproduct of the global economy recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and higher energy and food prices after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 “The level of tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated and the same is likely to be true of the economic effects which will include higher inflation and slower growth,” Powell said last week at the Economic Club of Chicago Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by Jerome “Jerry” Papendorf was peacefully called to his heavenly home to the late Hattie (Wrchota) and Elmer Papendorf He grew up helping run their family convenience store and always shared stories of his pony he married Joan Duggan and they built a life in the “country” on a hobby horse and beef cattle farm Together they had three children: Jennifer (Brian) Henn One of his favorite blessings were his grandchildren Megan Henn Jerry enjoyed watching his family grow and become successful in their chosen fields He further enjoyed being a grandfather and a great-grandfather which he considered a total blessing He is survived by his children and spouses one day short of their 35th Wedding Anniversary He attended the University of Oshkosh studying Pre-Dentistry and then matriculated to Marquette University Dental School He started his dental practice on the south side of Appleton eventually moving to Doctor’s Park on the north side of town In addition to his successful dentistry practice he decided to later expand his skills by branching into orthodontics He strongly believed that everyone should have excellent dental care and felt very fortunate with the long-time loyalty of his patients He was also blessed with the wonderful service of his highly regarded staff several of whom worked with him for many years He was also a past president of the Outagamie Dental Society One of his greatest passions was in his service to his faith He served as church secretary for three years and was a church elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Appleton He then joined Mount Olive Lutheran Church where he served on the board of education His children attended Mount Olive Elementary and then Fox Valley Lutheran High School where he served on the board of regents for seven years as he was known in the Quarter Horse world and sold many highly awarded Quarter Horses The family won numerous prestigious awards including Doc placing in the Top 10 at the AQHA World Show in Amateur Western Pleasure atop “Make Me Sleepy” - a fitting name for a horse owned by a Dentist He held a position on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association and he served as a past president of the Northeast Quarter Horse Association “Doc” was inducted into the Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2019 The family would like to thank: his in-home caregivers and Valley VNA for their brief but compassionate care The Christian Funeral Service for Jerry will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday  Visitation will take place on Friday April 18 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Wichmann Tri County Chapel located at 1592 Oneida Street in Fox Crossing and will continue at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service donations are being requested to be used towards Fox Valley Lutheran High School Athletic Department and the University of Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute It appears you're running on a very old web browser that we're unable to support If you would like to view the site you'll need to update your browser Please choose from any of the following modern browsers 2025) – The Washington Spirit is proud to announce Cathy Jerome as the club’s new Vice President of Marketing & Communications Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Kim Stone Jerome will oversee the club’s strategic marketing initiatives “Cathy’s extensive experience in sports marketing and brand management along with her strategic marketing expertise and deep understanding of the DMV community and our passionate fanbase make her the perfect leader to help shape the next chapter of the Washington Spirit.” said Stone “Building on the success of our record-breaking 2024 season Cathy’s dynamic leadership and innovative approach will be instrumental in propelling our efforts forward unlocking new opportunities to engage our fans and drive the growth of the Spirit and women’s sports.” Cathy brings decades of experience in sports marketing and brand management across five professional sports leagues and teams she served as the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing for the Washington Wizards where she was responsible for growing the Wizards fanbase by developing the short and long-term marketing strategy through all aspects of the Wizards brand including storytelling She also held the position of Senior Manager of Marketing Planning and Strategy at Office Depot leading initiatives to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth Cathy has a strong background in corporate partnerships and activation with notable roles at the Miami Dolphins as well as the Baltimore Orioles where she generated over $1 million in new business revenue in just two months Cathy’s career also includes significant contributions to Monumental Sports & Entertainment where she played a key role in sponsorship marketing and partner activation across multiple teams and venues in the D.C “I am honored to step into the role of Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Washington Spirit,” said Jerome “The Washington Spirit and National Women’s Soccer League represent more than just competition; women’s soccer embodies empowerment we will champion the voices of female athletes and create opportunities that elevate women in sports I look forward to working alongside our incredible team to foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence.” A 2024 Women in Sports and Events DC Chapter Women of Inspiration Honoree Jerome is a proud Haitian American and native of Miami Gardens She attended the prestigious New World School of the Arts High School before earning her bachelor’s degree in Theater Administration from Howard University becoming the first in her immediate family to graduate from college She later obtained her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management Jerome is an active member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and currently serves as an adjunct professor at her alma mater "Mortgage rates are actually down slightly even though I have a guy in the Fed that I'm not a huge fan of please," Trump said of Powell during a speech at the White House I think I understand interest a lot better than him because I've had to really use interest rates We should have interest rates go down," Trump said Trump nominated Powell to serve as Fed Chair in 2017 Trump initially praised Powell when announcing his nomination saying Powell would be a "wise steward of the Federal Reserve," but soon soured on his choice He has repeatedly called for Powell to lower interest rates In April 2019, Trump wrote on X, then known as Twitter, that Powell was holding back the US stock market by not cutting interest rates Trump wrote on Truth Social that Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough" after Powell said Trump's sweeping tariffs on the world could result in higher inflation and weaker economic growth "The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time yesterday issued a report which was another In the same post, Trump said Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough." He later said he had "no intention" of firing Powell Trump has said several times that he has the authority to remove Powell before Powell's term ends in May 2026 The law says a president can only remove a Fed official "for cause," such as for misconduct and not over policy disagreements A representative for the Federal Reserve declined to comment on Trump's remarks on Wednesday The White House did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider though he has since walked these comments back meaning a replacement is coming sooner rather than later From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox Like Powell, Warsh "does not have a graduate degree in economics," said CNN he "helped coordinate the sale of Bear Stearns to JPMorgan Chase." Not all was positive as Warsh also "allowed Lehman Brothers to go under in 2008 a watershed moment for global financial markets." Warsh was an adviser on Trump's 2024 transition team and is currently a "distinguished economics fellow at the Hoover Institution a conservative think tank." He is already a favorite of Trump's; the president reportedly considered him for Treasury secretary during his second term and had also considered him to run the Fed during his first term A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com Justin Klawans, The Week USSocial Links Navigation Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022 He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International MIA (8)Ty Jerome scores 28 points in playoff debut to lead Cavaliers to Game 1 victoryCavaliers reserve lights up Heat shooting 5-for-8 from 3 and 10-for-15 overall in Cavs' 121-100 Game 1 victory Ty Jerome steps up with 28 points off the bench to complement Cleveland's All-Star backcourt CLEVELAND (AP) — Ty Jerome had to wait five years to play in his first NBA playoff game Jerome scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 121-100 victory over the Miami Heat in the first game of the Eastern Conference first-round series Jerome had the third-most points in a Cavaliers playoff debut Coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t expect Jerome to have this type of debut “I should (of expected it) because he’s kind of done it all year,” Atkinson said Jerome also was the fourth player in franchise history to score at least 28 points coming off the bench Jerome played in a career-best 70 games during the regular season and averaged 12.5 points Jerome was named one of the finalists for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award I didn’t really have a huge body of work in the NBA add you kind of have one last shot in a way to make it right,” Jerome said about his mentality going into the season “I had all that time off to reflect and do mental work and see what was needed to improve on Confidence and aggression was a thing for me as well Jerome is known as one of the more vocal bench players on the Cavaliers But on Sunday it was his shooting that did the talking and had five rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes While Jerome’s fourth-quarter shooting — he was 6-for-7 from the field and made all three of his 3-point attempts — was the talk of social media this is who he’s been,” said Donovan Mitchell who has known Jerome since they were both 8 in New York “It is full circle to come back from being eight years old to my first basketball teammate to now here we are I know everybody’s gonna react like this is a shock but he’s been doing this for us all year.” Atkinson’s favorite play made by Jerome wasn’t a basket it was a drive and pass to Jarrett Allen for a layup with 5:47 remaining that gave the Cavaliers a 104-90 lead “He got downhill and made that lefty pocket pass to (Allen) for the layup,” Atkinson said “They went zone and he kind of shot them out of the zone and then defensively smart in the right position the East and West championships will run through Cleveland and Oklahoma City The veteran coach led Cleveland to the top spot in the East during his 1st season with the franchise 10 seed to reach the playoffs meets the second most efficient offense in NBA history Chuck and Kenny headline 10 media members delivering their picks for the opening round RotoWire highlights the top performers after the 2nd full week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs "He figured out a pattern of success," says Zach Hahn who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens The NBA's all-time wins leader addressed his recovery from a stroke as he becomes team president and Mitch Johnson takes over as coach Hardy has compiled an 85-161 record over his 3 seasons at the helm in Utah 8 teams remain in the hunt for the NBA title as the conference semifinals tip off DFS picks for Monday's 2-game slate of the NBA playoffs featuring Knicks-Celtics and Nuggets-Thunder Idaho Transportation Department I-84  will close Monday and Tuesday nights at the South Jerome Interchange (Exit 168) The Idaho Transportation Department plans to close Interstate 84 at the South Jerome Interchange (Exit 168) overnight on Monday and Tuesday (March 17 and 18) The closures will allow crews to place girders which will provide support for the new Lincoln Avenue Bridges Lincoln Avenue may be impacted during these closures Motorists are encouraged to use other routes to cross over the freeway This work is weather-dependent and may be impacted by conditions Ongoing construction at this interchange will help traffic flow easier as the volume or vehicles on the road increases now and in the future Motorists can continue to expect intermittent I-84 and local road closures traffic shifts and ramp changes until construction is completed in 2026 For details about the I-84 South Jerome Interchange project itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sjeromeic or text 84JTF to 1-866-483-8422 Motorists should check 511.idaho.gov before traveling to plan for impacts from this project and other work zones MN passed away surrounded by his family on March 9 A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday Everyone is encouraged to wear casual attire as Jay would have preferred 1960 to Donald and Gertrude (Schille) Narusiewicz in St He grew up in Newport and graduated from Woodbury High School Jay worked for a short time at the airport and with sanitation but eventually spent most of his career working as a heavy equipment operator He had a strong work ethic and was a true handyman Jay is survived by his wife Noreen; son Shawn (Samantha) Narusiewicz; grandson Axel; dad Don Narusiewicz; siblings Stephen (Sherry) He is preceded in death by his mom Gertrude Narusiewicz and brother-in-law Jim Long Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has taken a pay cut as he enters the last year of his rookie contract Ford, who was due to make $3.4 million this season, almost none of which was in the form of guaranteed money, has reached a compromise with the Browns. He has now increased his guaranteed money by lowering his base salary to $1.75 million All of that base salary is now guaranteed as the Browns clear another $1.7 million in cap space by making this move He received another $80,000 in the form of a signing bonus to make this compromise This comes after the Browns selected two running backs, Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins and Tennessee's Dylan Sampson, in the 2025 NFL draft last weekend By taking a pay cut and lowering his base (while also raising his guarantees) Ford has likely just locked himself into the third running back spot on the roster instead of hanging out on the bubble after the two draft picks were made This also carries another implication for the Browns: the return of Nick Chubb has returned to dust The Browns have three young running backs on the roster locked in while Chubb continues to recover from his second season-ending injury in as many years The Rockets won on the road at Golden State on Friday to force a decisive game in Houston The winner advances to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, who disposed of the Los Angeles Lakers in five games Game 1 of their semifinals series is Tuesday Game 1 of that second-round series is Monday with the Thunder installed as 9.5-point favorites In the Eastern Conference, the No. 1 seed Cavs routed the Miami Heat in a four-game sweep and will host the Pacers on Sunday night to kick off their semifinals series The Pacers got past Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in five games The Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites on Sunday and are -500 to win the series The New York Knicks will play the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their semifinal series on Monday The Celtics are 8.5-point favorites Monday and -900 to win the series here are some of the bets that stand out for Sunday's pair of games Ty Jerome over 12.5 points (-120) who has been dealing with a toe injury and is listed as questionable to play It appears likely that we see Garland this evening but also likely that he's not due for a full workload Jerome would fill in the gaps when needed and has already proven capable in such situations Jarrett Allen over 24.5 total points The Pacers sit ninth in rebounding percentage among playoff teams this season are the top rebounding team in the postseason A big part of the gap is Allen's dominance in cleaning the glass With Indiana having no answer to Allen's size and with his ability to meet this prop without any scarce production there are several paths to him hitting this number Warriors at Rockets over 205.5 points (-107) The Rockets have 42 more attempts from the stripe than the Warriors in this series which speaks more to Houston's aggressive style in the paint and on drives than any commentary about the whistle With Houston shooting better from the field lately a blend of free throws and scoring efficiency raises the ceiling in this contest The Warriors are more efficient and effective on offense at home historically which presents another optimistic angle for this total while I see a blend of both team's intentions surfacing