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 Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news Baseball: Cowboys 10, UCF 6 Softball: Cowgirls 4, Utah 1 • The Cowboys completed a trade (not really) for Justin Kirkland, landing a new tight end from BYU (PFB) • Baseball and softball weekend recap – the Cowboys completed a sweep of UCF, the Cowgirls matched by sweeping Utah (PFB) • Steve Lutz’s transfer class is turning some heads around the Big 12 • Not OSU-related, but what an incredible job – the backup quarterback to Arch Manning at UT (CBS Sports) • A few solid nuggets in this Berry Tramel update after the spring portal closed – this line described college football best:  [TulsaWorld] The work continues. Plan accordingly 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/UAGTHm88AY Former UMass Point Guard Jaylen Curry Transferring to Oklahoma State Two Oklahoma State Basketball Assistants Reportedly Hired Away Daily Bullets (May 1): Pokes Land Another Guard Reader question: What is the status of the trail that was supposed to be built between Lutz and Vulcan Heritage parks in Appleton It was rumored to be in the works when I moved to the area in 2007 The trail, as envisioned, would connect the two parks along the north shore of the Fox River adjacent to the railroad Appleton Parks and Recreation Director Dean Gazza said the city first sought to build the trail as a boardwalk extending from the shoreline but the railroad wouldn't grant the necessary easement but unfortunately we only can get so far before we hit the railroad property," Gazza said adding that the city offered to erect a fence to separate the boardwalk from the railroad Appleton then sought to build the trail as a boardwalk on piers in the water but the DNR wouldn't grant the necessary permit Though the piers would be relatively small Gazza said the DNR viewed them as altering water flow "It would be such a nice amenity for the community but it isn't the city that is holding it up It's the regulatory agencies that have rules in place that Watchdog Q&A: Duke Behnke answers your local government questions Appleton had secured a DNR waterways permit in 2010 to construct the trail City budgetary constraints slowed the project Gazza said a DNR representative had warned the city to proceed promptly with construction to avoid that exact scenario "It's too bad it didn't happen because we wouldn't be talking about it," Gazza said Appleton borrowed $750,000 for the trail as early as 2008 When troubles arose securing the DNR permit the money was reallocated to other projects A review of Appleton's annual budgets shows the estimated cost of the trail design and construction grew to $950,000 in 2011 and then to $2.9 million in 2024 The 2025 budget earmarks $125,000 for design Without changes by the railroad or DNR or additional property acquisitions by the city that seems to be little more than a placeholder Post-Crescent reporter Duke Behnke answers your questions about local government. Send questions to dbehnke@gannett.com or call him at 920-993-7176 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away of a sudden medical emergency on Wednesday 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis "getting better looking every year" to David and Nancy (Lepanen) Lutz in Kokomo Craig was a 1990 graduate of Noblesville High School and graduated from Wabash College in 1994 where he was a pitcher on the baseball team and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity Craig was a decorated sales professional for Republic Services He was a member of the Fifty Club of Noblesville Craig coached Noblesville High School baseball for 9 years and was starting his 11th year as their softball coach He loved golfing and long-distance running Craig and Amy enjoyed traveling out west and hiking - Yellowstone was one of their favorite places He was a devoted Pop-Pop to his grandchildren Brad (Karen) Lutz and Mark (Erin) Lutz; his in-laws Vernon & Kathy Zook; his brother-in-law Steve (Lana) Zook; and several nieces & nephews Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life service at 5:00 pm Memorial contributions may be made to carry on Craig's legacy Please mail your donation to: Indiana Members Credit Union 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 Drew Lutz has been an underdog his entire basketball career It’s a mindset he has embraced at Penn High School Bethel University and New College of Florida he’s taking that mindset to New Prairie High School Lutz was approved as the school’s new boys basketball head coach Monday night at its monthly school board meeting who went 10-37 the last two seasons with the Cougars More: Bethel baseball player Andrew Dillon's battle with brain cancer inspiring those around him Jan. 2024: How trust elevated Penn grad Drew Lutz into a leader for Bethel men's basketball team There is a deeper reason for wanting to return home to northern Indiana for Lutz While the outlook for Spencer is trending in the right direction being 2,000 miles away from his father was somewhere Lutz did not want to be anymore “I feel like I want to get closer to family and have that time with them but I feel like I want to be close to the family at this time.” Lutz noted that his dad is planning on being an assistant coach for him as long as his health keeps improving the way it has in recent months “He inspires me every day,” said Lutz of his father “He has a Jim Harbaugh quote that he’s been living by: ‘attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.’ And that’s kind of what we’ve been living by as a family just having each day be an opportunity and making the most of it.” Lutz will be one of the youngest boys basketball coaches in the state having played for a regional-champion Penn team in 2018 before starring at Division-I Incarnate Word and later Bethel University He was a first-team NAIA All-American with the Pilots his final season there He was an assistant coach with New College of Florida last year “I think I’m pretty mature for my age,” Lutz said “I have three older siblings who all played college basketball so I’ve been around the game my whole life — since before I could even walk and his two former college coaches ― Incarnate Word’s Carson Cunningham and Bethel’s Steve Drabyn ― for sharing their knowledge of basketball with him as a player Along with a chance to return closer to home Lutz noted he made good connections with the New Prairie administration during the interview process “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Lutz said The reason I got into coaching was to have an impact on young men’s lives the way my coaches did for me.” Follow Austin Hough on X (formerly Twitter) @AustinRHough and on Facebook at "Austin Hough - South Bend Tribune." Hough can be emailed at ahough@gannett.com will be Bobby Lutz Day as the Charlotte 49ers honor the former coach during Alumni Reunion Weekend Already a member of the Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame Lutz had a 12-year run as men’s basketball head coach three NIT trips and three conference championships Counting his three seasons as an assistant coach Lutz was a part of seven of the 49ers’ 11 NCAA Tournament teams “You can’t talk about the history of our men’s basketball program without talking about Bobby Lutz,” said Director of Athletics Mike Hill “Bobby’s contributions and impact as head coach truly set the standard for our program and we are honored to be able to immortalize his tenure.” Lutz will be recognized at halftime during the Feb 8 game against Rice University that tips off at 3:30 p.m Charlotte lacrosse will hold its inaugural match at Richardson Stadium Inside UNC Charlotte is produced and maintained by the Office of University Communications. Faculty and staff members can submit news or story/video ideas for consideration via the online form or email insideuncc@charlotte.edu passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 27 He will be missed by those who survive him: son Bob spent most of his career at Wilson Tool but his real passion was hunting and fishing It's a well-known family saying that "the world stops spinning when deer season starts." He had a strong-willed personality and readily shared opinions on all subjects All are welcome to a celebration of Bob's life from 4-8pm Friday Please come with a story or memory to share Robert Joseph Lutz of Little Falls passed away Monday 2025 after a courageous battle with multiple issues MN to Harold Alois Lutz and Mary Compton Lutz he was the first of seven children helping in Harold and Mary’s Little Falls dry-cleaning business Lik-Nu Cleaners then transferred to and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1959 where he played Football and ran Track He worked several jobs around town before and after graduation where he learned automotive engine machining where he worked as an engine mechanic in the motor pool Bob decided to leave Little Falls and work as a crankshaft grinding specialist at Big Tire and Marine in Mankato starting in 1964 He worked there for just over a year and then in 1965 moved to Minneapolis MN where he began working for Performance Engineering building racing engines for a variety of cars or anything else the customer wanted to make faster he began dating and later married Margaret Elsie (Johnson) Lutz on October 1 beginning a marriage that would last for 50 years They went on many interesting adventures together one of the first being their move into an apartment located over the shop at Performance Engineering Bob left Performance Engineering to become certified as a Computer Technician he acquired a position as a Computer Technician with Control Data Corporation and was transferred working as a field repairman fixing various issues found by clients using Control Data’s equipment He then went on to work for Zilog Corporation troubleshooting PC board installations and programming he went to work for Iicon Inc until his retirement in 2011 where he installed and tested touchscreens that were overlaid onto CRT for 2 ½ weeks to visit all her aunts uncles and all but one cousin and were treated like royalty They also went to then East and West Germany Bob earned his Private Pilot Certificate flying out of Amelia Reid Aviation at Reid-Hillview airport and in 1981 he earned his Instrument Pilot rating in May 1982 he rented a Piper Archer and flew himself and Margaret from San Jose Bob and Margaret’s lives became the usual whirlwind of activities and Scouts where Joe earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Gold Palm Bob’s later years brought several physical problems but didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for life or from being a great friend to everyone he met Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Lutz at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home The funeral livestream may be viewed and online remembrances expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens a daughter of Joseph and Zella May (Fox) Denato She was united in marriage to Robert Dale Lutz on May 3 Louis and he preceded her in death on March 10 she had worked in food service for Lincoln Fundamental School in the Davenport school system and the former Bishops Buffet.  She liked listening to country music and was a great cook and she loved spoiling her beloved grandchildren and instilled these values in her children Those left to honor her memory include her children Linda Taylor of Palm Harbor all of Bettendorf; grandchildren Daniel (Leah) Torrey (fiancée Mary) Christopher (Kelly) Danielle; many great grandchildren including Selena Lopez with whom she had a special relationship; great great granddaughter Camila; and brother Jimmy Denato of Des Moines she was preceded in death by daughter Tina Marie Click to watch Joshua Rory Lutz was taken from this life on August 25 Our hearts are forever broken as he leaves a giant Josh-sized hole in our lives Josh had a smile that melted our hearts and it could get him out of anything He came into this world as the cutest chubby baby boy with wispy blonde hair on July 19 we knew he was the perfect missing piece to our family he pushed his bike off the back porch to test out what would happen before he tried it He had a deep love for animals and once tried to smuggle the family cat Sweetie to school in his backpack.  Josh was very physically talented and excelled at sports his entire life He played soccer as a kid and was lucky enough to be coached by his older siblings for several years he picked up a baseball and never looked back Josh was amazing to watch on the field and loved playing He loved the action and the time spent hanging out with his Rugby team.  he spent long days working for Edge Excavation with his older brother Jakob Josh was a hard worker and smarter than he ever gave himself credit for He leaves behind many mentors and coworkers that changed his life for the better.  Josh had a support network of some of the best friends we could ask for him to have They will never know how much they impacted his life for the better and we love them for that He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephew Isabella He also leaves behind his furry companion Sadie girl and many many cousins aunts and uncles that love and will miss him He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ruth and Gilbert Phillips There are no words for how broken our hearts will be without Josh We will miss his smile and love for everything fast and furious Words cannot express how proud we all are of Josh and how much he has worked to accomplish and overcome hardship We would like to express our deepest appreciation for the Smithfield EMTs that attended to Josh on scene the Medical staff at the Cache Specialty Hospital and the Surgical Team Providers at McKay Dee Hospital for their utmost professionalism and care of our sweet Josh A viewing for Josh will be held on Thursday August 29th from 6:00-8:00 pm at White Pine Funeral Services August 30th at Noon at the Richmond City Cemetery there will be a celebration of life at the Richmond City Central Park South Pavilion to Harry Lutz and Deloris Vandinter Lutz.  Rich was best known for his kind heart and generous spirit always putting the needs of others before his own Rich found freedom and joy on the open road Rich served as a Project Superintendent at Custom Glass where he took pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way.  Wisconsin; and a wide circle of close friends Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.  Thanks for visiting Mary is survived by her siblings Gene Werner and his wife Earlene; Bob Werner; and Betty Ann Ward She leaves behind a large and loving family: sons Herman Lutz III( Barbara) Stephen Lutz (Heather); daughters Nancy Handzel (Phil) Helen Mathews; as well as many grandchildren All will carry forward the love she so freely gave she attended mass every week and continued to participate in services through television when she was no longer able to attend in person Her nightly prayers reflected her gratitude for her beloved family and her deep faith in God She found comfort in the presence of angels as seen in the many pictures and statues she collected throughout her life They said she never said a bad word about anyone she was very gentle and had a very big heart - she was fantastic The perfect sister - she was "always there for us." Mary attended St Scholastica in Fort Smith Arkansas and kept tabs on her childhood friends and school through monthly newsletters She attended dances put on by the Knights of Columbus and she was an excellent dancer - especially the jitterbug she had a short career as an office manager they became great dancing partners and were married in 1950 and she left her Office Manager job and became a stay-at-home mom Mary and Herman grew the family to 15 children Herman worked hard every day as a plumber and Mary was the ever-present anchor at home Her presence established what her family knew as "home." She was always there - every day she met Herman at home after work with a kiss Mary and Herman had a strong and loving relationship that was built on common values Both were proud Catholics and kept religion as a family cornerstone Dinner every night was at a table handmade for a tight-fitting 2 parent-15 children family Mary and Herman led the dinner prayer and food was passed clockwise with only one conversation at a time Dinners were basic southern comfort food spanning meatloaf Simple yet delicious desserts still bring a feeling of home to all her children especially banana pudding and oatmeal cake Mary was delighted to have her own version of a cookbook published to the family She was happy that traditions will be shared she worked in the laundry room of the Broward County Jail upon hearing what they were incarcerated for she would say "now She always was kind but maintained a good sense of right and wrong She lived by the values she believed in - love of God She had a sharp mind that kept her engaged and happy throughout her long life She maintained strong connections with her family through regular phone calls to sing happy birthday to console or just simply say "hi." She had a natural way of making each of her 15 children feel special Her home was a place of warmth and welcome where there was always room for "just one more" at the dinner table Because of her kindness and generosity of spirit many beyond her immediate family called her "Mom" and friend She found joy in simple pleasures - completing the New York Times daily crossword puzzle and watching game shows like "Jeopardy" and "The Price is Right." She also enjoyed classic television programs such as "Bonanza" She especially liked watching "Blue Bloods" because of Tom Selleck and that the family always had dinner together and prayed before they ate - just like her family She believed that we all have a guardian angel She had pictures and statues of angels throughout her life to remind her that she was not alone And she also believed that cardinals signify a visit from a loved one in heaven her sadness over departed family members gave way to welcome and peace when she saw cardinals and angels a cardinal sighting should bring you a smile as well Mary lived a wonderfully blessed and happy life Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herman Lutz Jr.; son Richard Lutz; parents Herman and Elizabeth Werner; brother John Werner; and sister Nena Pinter While those who loved Mary mourn her passing they take comfort in knowing she is reunited with those who went before her - especially Dad Rick and the angels she so deeply believed in Mary's legacy of kindness lives on through her children May her memory bring comfort and a peaceful smile She is with the angels and living eternal joy Arkansas or to a local homeless shelter or foodbank of your choice A Rosary and visitation will be held Thursday March 27 Funeral Mass will be celebrated on March 28 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church Livestream of the Rosary and Funeral Mass will be available Click to watch Click to watch New Jersey to the late Cyrenius and Adele (Smith) Crockett.  Adele worked as a medical lab technician for Dr Bennett for about 8 years and worked copy entry at the Vidette Times.  A devoted wife she loved spending time with family and sharing her strong faith.  Adele was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso and was a member of the choir until her retirement at age 100.  Her love for music extended from being a member of the Valparaiso University Community Chorus to attending concerts and musicals and playing piano.  Adele was a dedicated caregiver for her husband for 25 years and she also found enjoyment in gardening who preceded her in death in 2006.  She is survived by her children and Corey (Rianna) Lee; and great grandchildren and Alaina Lee.  Adele was also preceded in death by her siblings Thanks for visiting View Visitation & Service details > passed away peacefully at home on December 8 he was the son of the late Harry Lutz and Ethel (Wingenroth) Lutz-Boesch Ken was a 1953 graduate of Girard College in Philadelphia He was extremely proud of his education and was a lifetime member of the Girard Alumni Ken worked his entire career in purchasing initially at Reilly Bros and Raub and eventually retiring from Anvil International Ken was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church He was passionate about music and sang in the church choir at Trinity Lutheran for over 60 years specifically Penn State and Philadelphia teams Ken loved spending time with his beloved family and grandchildren Kevin Lutz (Christine) and Kara Jean Haggerty (Edward); and 4 grandchildren: Harrison Lutz Family and friends are invited to gather from 10-11 AM on Friday please consider memorial contributions in Ken’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church Condolence Message: Be sure to include your name Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted Our seven funeral homes in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting passed away peacefully at his home in Montevideo 2025 at 2:00 PM at United Methodist Church in Montevideo  Pastor Sam Kautz will officiate and burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Monday Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo one of four boys born to Gust and Lazetta Lutz He graduated from Noltimier High School in 1949 He joined the National Guard and later served in the Korean War He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1952 He returned to North Dakota to farm with his family before going to work for Farmers Union Central Exchange in St Paul Minnesota as a service representative He retired as General Manager of Montevideo’s Cenex Co-op in 1995 he was interim manager at thirteen other Cenex locations They both enjoyed their crafting and attended area craft shows creating replicas of antique tractors as he remembered them from his childhood He volunteered his time at Montevideo’s United Methodist Church He is survived by beloved wife Sharon and his three daughters Debra Johnson Sandra Lutz-Ramsey and Nancy Youngbauer (Jeff) They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and other extended family Wallace was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Leroy Gordon and Jim Lutz and his nephew Mark Lutz Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Thanks for visiting Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Kelly Caroline (Marty) Seal and the late Lisa Ann Lutz; dear grandmother of Zachary and Nicholas (Emma) Seal and Nichole Young; dear great grandmother of Remi Madeline Seal and the late Mazikeen Alexander; dear cousin of Linda (Richard) Epstein Donna (Roger Bock) Grass and their families Peggy was a longtime volunteer at Sappington House She loved spending time with her family and playing mahjong with special friends and family Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel 10151 Gravois, Wednesday November 20, 10AM until funeral service at 12 Noon. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital  https://www.stjude.org/ or the Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate  appreciated My deepest sympathies to the family of the great “Aunt Peggy” I so enjoyed her company and that of her late husband She and Bob were wonderful friends and we think of them often She was a great lady with the biggest smile Peggy was one of the nicest people I ever knew Sweet and gracious always and fun to be with Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 Thanks for visiting Lutz of Hatboro passed away on September 19 2024 at Christ’s Home Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85 He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Kallenbach) with whom he had shared 63 years of marriage the son of the late Merrill and Fredericka (Roth) Lutz and brother of the late Virginia Jackson Joe is survived by his children Karen Potts and her husband Fred of Media PA; Todd and his wife Dana of Palm Beach Gardens FL; David and his wife Michelle of Media PA He is loved by his grandchildren Frederick his sister-in-law Marlene Kwortnik and brother-in-law Dr After graduating from Hatboro High School (1956) and Ursinus College (1960) he worked for many years as an accountant for various local firms His love of numbers carried over into his role as treasurer for many community organizations including the Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro Relief Association He also worked as a dispatcher for both Hatboro & Horsham Police Departments Enjoying time with his family was important Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife as long as it wasn’t out of the country He was a dedicated and supportive fan of his grandkids’ activities He was a model railroad enthusiast and avid gardener Whether working as a police dispatcher or firefighter the First Responder community was dear to his heart He dedicated over 67 years of service to Hatboro Joe was a man who enjoyed people and was quick to put them at ease His great sense of humor and wit will surely be missed The Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro was his second family He continued the family tradition and joined his father His roles varied from Deputy Chief to most recently He continued as an active member of the Fire Company until he passed Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 10 AM to Noon followed by his Memorial Service on Saturday September 28th in Schneider Funeral Home 431 N Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro 36 Byberry Rd PA 19040 or to the Union Library Company of Hatboro 243 S Hatboro PA 19040 or Bux-Mont Meals on Wheels 130 Spring Ave Image: Simon Howden / FreeDigitalPhotos.net By Avery Craine Powell December 20, 2024 Benjamin Lutz ’17 discovered the power of everyday dialogue at Elon a lesson that now drives his global peacebuilding work Most people associate peacebuilding with political treaties and global summits he will tell you it is something we all can engage in every day he found peacebuilding in unexpected places — like the weekly College Coffee tradition conversation and building community,” Lutz says “Dialogue is not just a thing to do in a seminar or classroom It’s a way you can connect with those in your community.” As the manager of communications and operations for Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) The global peacebuilding nonprofit organization empowers communities to lead their own peacebuilding projects by providing the necessary tools and resources “Peace is finding ways to continue society so there is no backsliding there is an emphasis on tolerance as the bare minimum,” Lutz says “It’s adhering to ‘this is how our community will function and grow together.’” the International Peace Training Institute equips people with the knowledge and skills to actively address conflict transformation in all contexts “We are a membership network of individual mediators academics and supporters of peace and we also organize projects where we train and support leaders across the globe,” Lutz says adding that MBBI focuses on including the local community in all aspects of programming to ensure effectiveness in the long term Lutz’s role with MBBI includes maintaining the organization’s mediator network early response initiative MBBI cocreated and co-convened in 2020 to mitigate and monitor election violence in the U.S timely and necessary to have this consortium of dialogue-based many of whom have global focuses but are headquartered in the United States and focus locally where they are on building more peaceful elections and connections across different communities,” he says of the TRUST Network international relations and diplomacy started in high school through Model United Nations he wanted a university with strong international opportunities He immersed himself immediately upon arriving on campus as an Elon College Fellow taking every language offered by the university within his first week to decide what region of the world he’d like to focus on Lecturer Shereen Elgamal’s teaching of Arabic studies cemented his interest in Arabic and the Middle East “As a proud Jewish man with deep interest in Middle East affairs Benjamin’s strong ambition and thoughtful read on the big picture channeled his research interests toward interfaith diplomacy,” Elgamal says “His focus on interreligious coexistence presents a promising platform for reconciliation and peace to opposing sides of the (Israeli-Palestinian) conflict.” Lutz applied for the Critical Language Scholarship a federal scholarship designed to further study foreign languages critical to U.S Lutz’s determination led to earning the scholarship in 2016 and again in 2017 allowing him to study in Morocco and Jordan The fact that I was able to study abroad so frequently and was encouraged and supported by Elon provided me with a much deeper insight to the region than any textbook would have covered “I have been using Benjamin’s experience with the Critical Language Scholarship as an example of how determination and persistence pay off,” Elgamal says “Two failed attempts would discourage most students from applying again but his genuine interest in the region and his strong motivation carried him through.” The scholarship “supercharged” Lutz’s language abilities in Arabic so much so that he studied multiple times in the Middle East and North Africa region: twice in Morocco twice in Jordan and once in Israel and Palestine double majoring in international and global studies and political science with a triple minor in Middle East studies confirmed my interest in the Middle East region,” Lutz says “The fact that I was able to study abroad so frequently and was encouraged and supported by Elon provided me with a much deeper insight into the region than any textbook would have covered There are immense and immeasurable throughlines from my four years Under the Oaks to my career now and a significant one is my many times abroad.” The coursework at Elon also had a strong influence on Lutz’s career a course taught by Professor of Religious Studies Brian Pennington as one of the most influential academic experiences during this time “There are people involved in the peacebuilding space who are not there for the best pretenses They’re there to convert communities or derail conversations because they don’t want coexistence dialogue to happen,” Lutz says “This happens very frequently and so learning how to navigate this reality as a junior at Elon was one of several examples of my courses being directly relevant outside the classroom.” Lutz earned a master’s degree in Middle East security politics and peace studies from the University of Bradford in England He is now completing his doctorate at the University of Winchester in England His thesis focuses on interfaith dialogue efforts at two peacebuilding centers in Oman and Lebanon training them in Reflective Structured Dialogue Lutz visited both countries during his undergraduate career with Oman being the focus of his master’s thesis as well A recipient of one of Elon’s 2022 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards an educational and cultural organization with more than 800 articles and 140 writers In 2024 he was named a Freedom of Religion and Belief Fellow from the First Freedom Foundation and a 40 under 40 awardee by the Middle East Policy Council Lutz encourages everyone to seek peacebuilding opportunities to bridge divides in their communities “Dialogue shouldn’t necessarily be a formal sit-down process,” he says “It can be something as simple as a group of people chatting about something they care about.” Lecturer in Arabic Shereen Elgamal was one of many mentors at Elon who solidified Ben Lutz’s academic interest in the Middle East Tagged: Lecturer in Arabic in the Department of World Languages and Cultures Elon University Professor of History Michael Matthews explores the romantic and sexual lives of Mexico City’s poor and working class during the rule of Porfirio Diaz The 6th annual Maker Takeover featured students’ experiments business and creative works to showcase the hard work taking place in Elon University’s Maker Hub Nia James says when doctors weren’t taking her pain seriously her athletic trainer and Elon alum John Lavender ’94 was her lifesaving advocate The graduate of Elon University’s human services studies program works on policy advocacy in Washington in a prestigious fellowship with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Get more Elon news delivered to your inbox © 2025 Elon University | All Rights Reserved Thanks for visiting my heart goes out to you for your Mom’s loss I had no idea you were going through the same thing as I was during this time so if you want to share your feelings and thoughts of your loss They were there for me and it meant so very much to me to have their support Our friendships are precious after all these years so we must stay strong She had such a sweet disposition and pleasant demeanor she just attracted people to her and in so doing exhibited her Savior She will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved her © 2025 Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Kenneth L. Lutz, 81, of Masonic Village, died on November 1, 2024 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Kenneth L. Lutz and Arline Kern Heisey. Ken was married to Janice L. Berrier Lutz. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived... View Obituary & Service Information Lutz created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne — Kicker Wil Lutz has earned a conference honor for the second time this season Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance against the Raiders in Week 12 Lutz previously earned the honor after a Week 3 win over the Buccaneers Lutz connected on all five of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in a 29-19 win over Las Vegas in Week 12 He was responsible for all nine of Denver's first-half points and his kicks from 53 and 54 yards before halftime marked his two longest made field goals of the 2024 season After keeping the game within striking distance in the first half Lutz added two more field goals in the second half His kicks from 45 yards and 33 yards helped seal Denver's first victory at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Lutz's 17 points represented the most points he has tallied in a single game in his career Lutz has earned Player of the Week honors six times in his career and this marks the third time he has won a conference honor with Denver who earlier this year became the first Broncos' kicker to earn the honor since Brandon McManus in 2021 is the first Bronco to win the award twice in a season since 2020 four Broncos players have combined to earn five Player of the Week nods Lutz adds his second honor of the season as he joins Pat Surtain II (Week 5) The Broncos' five Player of the Week accolades are the team's most in a single season since 2015 "You kind of wait your whole life to just hear you name called," Robinson said I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it I always had the confidence and the support behind me to know I could." Combined with an active free agency period Denver has added a slew of talent to its roster as the team looks to build on a playoff berth from a season ago Head Coach Sean Payton speaks about adding the right players to the Broncos' roster then we'd be real excited," Head Coach Sean Payton said in reference to former All-Pro Jimmy Graham Here's a look at who the Broncos added to their roster during the 2025 NFL Draft 250-pound player began playing football in 2024 and caught four passes — which all went for touchdowns — and a two-point conversion Crawshaw averaged 45.8 yards per punt and had 25 of his 59 punts fall within the 20-yard line The Broncos have added to their edge rushing group on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft 'Who does he remind [you of]?'" Payton said Friday There were so many things about his game that reminded me of Mike Thomas." "We felt like moving back would set the tone for the day [and] would give us flexibility to do what we want to do for the day — and it did," General Manager George Paton said "His running style — we feel he's dynamic," General Manager George Paton said We thought maybe he had the best vision in the draft." Amy Lutz is the senior director of strategic engagement at Philanthropy Roundtable where she leads efforts to strengthen donor engagement and advance the Roundtable’s mission She brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and organizational leadership Amy worked at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University where she most recently led initiatives to increase economic literacy worldwide and previously managed donor relationships that supported significant organizational growth Amy directed fundraising and communication efforts with alumni and community leaders at West Virginia University Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in media studies from Radford University and a master’s degree in higher education administration from West Virginia University daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Quick) Lutz Jo Lyn Fry and husband Andrew of Boiling Springs; two sons: David and wife Tracy of Etters and Shawn and wife Kimberly of East Berlin; four grandchildren: Benjamin (Briana) and Olivia; and two great-grandchildren: Blair and Eleanor; sisters: Elma Manahan and Juanita Williams; a brother She was preceded in death by brothers Oliver and Ivan Lutz Joanna graduated from Troy HS in 1957 and worked in bookkeeping for many years She was a non-denominational Christian and was a help to many Joanna enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends  She loved to write poems and often honored loved ones with poems for special occasions Friends will be received from 1 to 2pm Friday March 7 at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. where a funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm  Funeral service will be live streamed at: Sorgefuneralhome.com please make memorials to Bosler Memorial Library: 158 W Barbara Jean Barnes Lutz (86) passed peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Barbara was a kind, intelligent, and generous woman who valued education, service, family, and friendship. She always... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Barbara Jean Barnes Lutz created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Barbara Jean Barnes Lutz (86) passed peacefully on .. © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries 1940 in Greenville to the late Irvin and Martha (Noggle) Delk Carol is preceded in death by her loving husband Jeffery Mogle and Brian Mogle; and brothers Those left to cherish Carol's memory include her daughters Theresa "Terri" Mogle Haber (Ron) and Susie Lane Mogle; daughter-in-law and Cathy Delk Bashore (George); sister-in-law and Kaitlin Pyle (James); and 5 great grandchildren Carol attended Ansonia High School for 3 years and went her senior year at Greenville High School where she graduated She retired from Wayne Hospital where she worked as a EKG and EEG technician the most greatest passion of Carol's was raising and spending time with her family.  Services will be held on a later date at the convenience of the family.  Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com COMMUNITY PARTNER Since 2013, That’s So Tampa has been the most trusted local resource for discovering All Things Good in Tampa Bay. Guangmei Liu, a Biology PhD student in the McCall Lab, received the Brenton R. Lutz Award Guangmei’s research focuses on glial dysfunction and its role in neurodegenerative diseases Her work leverages a Drosophila model in which the phagocytic receptor Draper is knocked down in glia leading to age-dependent neurodegeneration She has identified a distinct pattern of neuronal vulnerability with degeneration clustering in specific brain regions she has uncovered key molecular mechanisms underlying this susceptibility including widespread activation of innate immune signaling pathways and chronic neuroinflammation glial cells adopt a pro-inflammatory state peripheral immune cells (hemocytes) attempt to infiltrate the brain she is conducting a targeted genetic screen to modulate immune signaling in neurons a key transcription factor in the innate immune signaling pathway in glia and the fat body—but not neurons—significantly reduces neurodegenerative vacuoles These findings suggest that impaired phagocytosis in draper mutants drives neuroinflammation and selective neuronal vulnerability in the aging brain By dissecting the interplay between glial dysfunction and immune activation at a systems level our work provides insight into how neuronal vulnerability arises during neurodegeneration and identifies potential therapeutic targets to disrupt the cycle of inflammation and neuronal loss Biology PhD student Jordan Smith from the Traniello Lab has been awarded.. STILLWATER – It appears Bedlam Basketball 2025 is headed back to Oklahoma City. According to report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein Bedlam is set to be played in the Paycom Center in Bricktown on December 13 This is the first non-conference match up announced for the Cowboys This will be the second non-conference Bedlam match up between the Pokes and OU with the Sooners taking the game this past December 80-65 and put together nearly the entire roster for the upcoming season having signed seven players out of the transfer portal Robert Jennings II and Andrija Vukovic are the two returning players who are being joined by high school players guard Ryan Crotty and big men Mekhi Ragland and Ben Ahmed which still have a few spots left to fill out of the portal look to improve from the first year under coach Lutz where the Cowboys went 17-18 overall and 7-13 in Big 12 play in 2024-25.